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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
A Re,l,cose Youth.

The boy is still father to the man.
A certain prominent political hustler,
who, like the British tar in Pima
FORE" is ever ready with his fists,
showed his pugilistic taste at an early
age.
The first day he went to school the
family was, of course, anxious to know
his impression of the new occupation.
well, Sammy" said his father,
what did you learn your first day at
school?"
Strengthening up and assuming a
bellicose attitude, Sam replied, Gath
er, I learned 1 can lick every boy in
my class"
A few days later his love of pugilism
and frequent battles led to his expul-
sion. He came home that day and
surprised his good mother with the
remark. well, mother, thank the
Lord I have been turned out"-Cleve-
land Plaindealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
l FIRED.

gun on his shoulder, and 1 with my
drum on my back, set out for the camp
Thus | became soldier.
For one month all went smoothly
This did not prevent me, however
from bringing down with my father
gun, brigand Prussian who showed
his head at the corner Of the woods.
had steadier aim than the old SOL
diers even, and the man drew on was
a dead man.
One morning at daybreak the cap
tain, who had collected his men on
the parade ground near the old gate of
Saint Claude, called to my father, who
was drilling his men:
Sergeant Bigorne," he said, "the
enemy presses us each day more close
ly; if this continues, in eight days he
will be within our walls. This must
not be. Tonight the commandant has
ordered sortie in order to reinforce
the troops at Luneville, who hold the
country in the enemy's rear. Your di-
vision is to be the advance guard, SER
geant. 1t is the question to pass the
enemy or die in the attempt"
$50 be it" answered my father; eve
will CO.
And he went. This was dreadful
day. The enemy had been informed,
and received us with volley of grape
shot. However, we held out firmly
until evening, SO firmly that not one of
us heard the order for retreat, and
when night fell we were encircled by
the enemy, with no hope of escape. All
the same, these civic guards, shop
keepers as they were, did not know
when they were beaten, and when
comrade fell they simply fought for
two.
OF our own section only two were
left. counted for nothing, being so
slender that think must have passed
between their balls. My father had re-
ceived saber wound in the shoulder,
but I could see him still bearing aloft
the flag above the smoke of the battle.
Our fire slackened; our ammunition
had given out; the end had come. The
word strangles me yet when 1 think of
tive were forced to surrender.
Two hours later they imprisoned us
in farmhouse that the fires of war
had spared. A Prussian field marshal,
followed by his chief of staff, dis
mounted for look at his prisoners.
His men showed in their eyes the
pleasure our capture gave them; but
their white uniforms, blackened with
powder and the marks of our saber
thrusts. showed the evil we had done
them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

The appointment of w. C. Hayes as
Locomotive superintendent Of the Bal
timore and Ohio Rail Road will be fol
lowed by Il distinct change in the plan
of overseeing locomotives in service.
The road has been divided into the fol
lowing subdivisions. and travelling
engineer appointed for each: Philadel-
phia to Washington; Baltimore to
Brunswick; Brunswick to Cumberland;
Cumberland to Grafton: Grafton to
Benwood and Parkersburg: pi1tShllrg
to Cumberland and Wheeling: Wheel
ing to Sandusky and branches; Chica-
20 to Akron
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Sa SaclOus Rat.

one day well-fed and sagacious rat
came across an object made of wire,
whose sole occupation seemed to be to
take care of liberal piece of cheese.
Having had several years experience
with men and their Vaccinations, the
rat looked the ground over with great
care, and he was still engaged in this
occupation when mouse appeared
and wanted to know what was up
why, the fact is" replied the rat,
Il have more cheese here than 1 can
possibly eat at one meal, and as cheese
quickly spoils in this climate, I was
waiting for some one to come along
and accept portion
You are generous" said the mouse,
Don't mention it. Just step inside
and pass the cheese out will your"
The mouse had no sooher nibbled at
the bait than there was a crash and
he found himself trapped.
"Ah, that's the way it works, is it?''
queried the rat. Il couldn't just make
it out. I'm! see. Spring there some
where. Good idea"
But I'm caught" exclaimed the
mouse in great agitation
80 I observe"
And what's to be done?"
well, 1 leave that for you to de-
eide. I let you in on the ground floor
and my responsibility ceased there.
Fine day. Hope we shall have good
harvest"
Neutrality-suspicious. acquired at the
expense of others is soothing as we'll
as Standardization Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
His Supreme Moment

Novelists are all wrong when they
mention 1.-The time he proposed or
The moment their eyes met as the
supreme moment of some sentimental
couple. A charming woman who has
been in love with her husband for five
years told me how she always remem-
bered "Tom,' who, by the way, is an
artist and a romantic figure at most
times, says the Home Journal
Il always think of him." she said,
"as he looked once when he came into
the studio after having had long and
heated argument with an obstreperous
cook. He came in rubbing his hands,
and his face was positively transfig-
ured. 'Lu," he said, I'm successful.
She's discharged u.s."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Animal Bangles.

The newest bracelet is exceedingly
Oriental in design. 1t is heavy gold
ring, which slips on and off over the
hand and is studded with three gems,
a jade stone, amethyst and coral. An
other novelty in the bracelet line is
also a heavy gold hoop, from which is
suspended no less than half a. dozen
bangles in animal designs Pigs, goats,
dogs and horses appear to be the ia
vorites. These animal bangles are also
much used as watch charms.-Kan-
sas City Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
A Scientific Grandpapa.

Sec, grandpa, my flower!" she cried:
II found it in the grasses!'
sAnd with kindly smile the sage
Surveyed it through his glasses.
.Ah, yes he said, ''involucrate
And all the florets lingulate,
Corolla gamopetalous,
Compositae, exogenous-
A pretty specimen it is.
IaraXacum dens-leonis!"
She took the blossom back again,
His face her wistful eye on:
Il thought" she said. with quivering lip,
1T was dandeionn'
Margaret johnson in st. Nicholas.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
A Wonderful New Violet.

Signor Emilio Rorgiotti. an enthuS-
astic lover of flowers. near pistoja,
Italy. has succeeded in producing a
new species of violet six centimeters in
diameter and having from seventy to
one hundred petals. He has presented
some of his precious violets to Queen
Margerhita and to the Duchess of .Aos-
ia. as well as to many women of the
aristocracy. but in spite of the entreat-
les of many florists. he still refuses to
place them on the market or to reveal
the cross by which he has obtained this
marvelously beautiful flower.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Worth 1t ALL.

Eyes; We pay that girl $6 a week,
but she's worth every cent of it, said
the experienced housekeeper.
six dollars" said the novice. "Why
you can get as good as you want for
81 or $3.50"
ooh, don't know returned the ex-
perienced housekeeper, II think this
one saves me more than the excess.
She's been flirting with the plumber all
winter, and now she's just beginning
to smile on the iceman. boston
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Any Way to Get In

"He comes mott" she faltered, wiring
ing her hands.
The hour of the tryst was long past.
"He will never comet" cried the dis
tracted girl. But happily 1 know a
neat song and dance which will per-
haps enable me to earn my living.
Let her CO. professor!"
The audience Numbered applause,
approaching at once the exquisite art
with which the speciality had been in
terpolated in the melodrama.-Detro
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
How 1t Began.

81 hear that DR.. Trytalk has had
row with his wife,
YES Deacon Browns wife put a
button in the collection that matched
those on DR.. Drytalk's coat."--St.
Louis Star,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
He Had Reason to Run.

The man came out of an office build
ing on the run and started down the
street. .
Here! Here!" cried the policeman
on the corner. whats your hurry?"
There's a man back there trying to
sell me book on twenty weekly
instruments of 1888 each" cried the
victim.
The policeman instantly released his
hold
"Run!" shc cried. run like white
head! Maybe you can get away from
him yet!''-Chicago Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week to
North w estcru InYeu1nrk

John Il. Farrar. Rapid City, S. D.,
tire for wheels: Fred c. Genge. Mime
apcliS Mimi. combined sofa bed: .iu-
gust j. Heine. Wahpeton. \. D.. band
cutter and feeder; Walter C.,iCunniny-
ham, ST Paul. Mimi, tobacco pipe
member tdeSign:) Haldor X Solbarg,
Clarktied. Mimi. medal of similar arti-
Gle design:) Charles +. Whaley. st.
Paul. Mimi. bicycle stirrup upper 1de-
Sign.D
Merwin. Lothrop G. johnson. Patent At
torneys, 80 Pioneer Press Bldg, St. Paul
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Cheerful idiot,

1--WE hardly ever see any congress
CATERS now,' said the elderly boarder.
That's a fact" said the Cheerful
Idiot, though I can remember when
they might have been seen on every
hand. "-Indianapolis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
CluSSiECd

Here's an item about the establish
ment of a summer boarding house for
dogs said the editors assistant
Put it among the current events.
snapped the editor Philadelphia North
American
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Arc You Using Aliens Foo,-Euss.

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. ASK for Aliens
Foot-Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted Leroy. n. y
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
The Purpose.

This court martial hasn't anything
to do with canned beef, has it," asked
the Spanish admiral.
NO" answered the officer; 1--WE
merely want to see about the manner
in which our battleships We're put in
brine, "-Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
The Proud Father.

my boy says his ambition is to grow
up to be man just like his father"
81 wouldn't let that worry me.
When l was your boys age I had a
burning desire to be a pirate. In
dianapolis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Never T,DhOraI

First Tramp-rhey say pore old Bill
is dyin'. is breathin' is labored.
Second Tramp-Then 'e's done fol.
Bill could never live if any part of i'm
was lahorin Judy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
BUR BUDGET OF FUN.
eoME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND Selected.

Variety OF Jokes-Gibes aud Irouies,
Original and Seleoted-Flotsam and
Jetsam from the Tide OF Humor-
Witty Sayings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
A Needless Question.

Housekeeper-"Ho about the peo-
pie in the fiat above-have they any
children?"
Agent Mercy, no! The general Sec
rotary of the Mothers Mutual Expert
ence Association lives there. Chicago
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Often the Case,

Little Mike tin the midst of his read
ing)-Feyther. phwot is an epigram:
McLubberty-.-An ipigram. is ut: Be
gorra, ut's sum thin thot makes veg
vomit.-Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Tie Entcee.

''They should not allow one indi-
gent immigrant from Europe to land
In this country" Not one, papa
unless he has title. Life
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

MRS. Wlns1ow's soothing Syrup.
Tor children teethng. softens the gums. reduces in.
6ammstion. aays pain cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

There is nothing stuck up about the
hen. She is willing to remain Il lay
figure.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

w IO1EN assailed every by troubles peculiar
w. to their Every mysterious ache pain a.
ESg symptom These distressing sensations will keep
coming unless Properly treated.
The history of neglect,is written in the faces
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

Most men have a peculiar way Of
forgetting the things they should be
thankful for.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

wasted figures Of nine
tentlls of our women.
every one of whom may
receive the invaluable adj
vice of Mrs. Pinkham,
without charge, by writing
to her at Lynn, Mass.
Miss LULA EVANS, of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. G.
Beltz, 439 Sth Ave-, Denver, COL, Nov. s, '95.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

Farming pays, but often it only
helps to pay the interest on the mort
gage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

Satan probably originated the say
ing Man wants but little here be-
low"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

The coat ofttimes proclaims the
mans Indebtedness to his tailor
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

Slender Individual (who is not at
all comforta ble)-These 'busses ought
to charge by weight.
The Fat I'm (sharply)-Ah! If they
did. they would never stop to pick you
up.-Ally Sloper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
Two Points of View.

MY children" said the poor man,
sadly, ARE crying for BREAD
Which shows" replied the rich
man, coldly. 'how much you have to
be thankful for. Now, mine are crying
for bon bcns. Brooklyn Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
WOMEN WHO
NEED Mrs.. =.
PLIvK14AM,S AD

Parkersburg Iowa. writes of her recovery as.f9llows
dear Mrs. PNKHAM-I had been asxsaistant sufferer
for nearly three years. Had Inflammation Of the womb,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-06
ADOPTING AMERICAN CUSTOMS IN MANILA

3asum 9ayan. Everything SNOWY hap
pens on that plaza, the sea front OF
which IS called the Llnetta. Great
crowds always gather IT, watch the con-
tests. and the hurricane OF cheers which
greets a three-bagger az critical point
IS greater far than those cheers that
greeted the. planting OF the American
flag in Manila. For a momen& the
blue-Shirtad man AZ the bat is d greater
hero THAI Admiral Dewey and there
have been enc CT two games played az
the termination of which the star play
crs were carried off in triumph on the
shoulders Of their admirers. The Flip
mos gather around the fringe OF peO-
PIE AZ the edges OF the diamond and
wonder what's happening. If the limo
ever comes Nhen the FitipnoS appre-
clate and cheer the game America can
claim ttsas Is faithful allies and pa
t;tOtic citizens
\ detachment of the Salvation arma
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-06

earth could have been removed from
in front OF it. the pits filled up restor-
ing the original conditions OF the sur
face of the ground. leaving no hint to
crafty the explorer forty centuries
after the work was done.
Let Us see what labor this method
would have involved in the construc-
ton OF the pyramid of Gizah, the larg-
est of its kind. which is approximately
$50 yards high and 30 yards square at
the base. As is well known, in build
ing this pyramid which is located
three miles south of Cairo, two kinds
Of stone were used. limestone and red
granite The limestone was quarried
at FL Massarah. forty-fve or fifty miles
from Gizeh while the red granite was
brought from Assouan, near the first
Cataract. over five hundred miles
Both of these quarries We're located on
the river Nile.
Rats laden with stone blocks could
be brought from the quarries by this
means. Upon the sloping embank-
ment blocks are being drawn. on
sledges. perhaps equipped with roll
ers. to the highest point to which the
structure has been built, the inclined
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-06

son must 4 sgc conceived and zcSsn1.
plished it, They are quite capable OF
cooperating with the work OF some
leader OF men, whether political reli-
Sions or in any other sphere OF life.
but the Washington, the Luther. Icust
be there to STOW the way. No doubt
democracy Is a. certain a fact for
long epoch to rome as any of its wa-m-
est deVotees hive believed. but it will
be democracy tempered by the need
Of the individual who can do the one
ching that no cSher individual can 40,
who can direct great affairs and per
suade vast human aggregates to carry
them into execution. The man who
can navigate Is invaluable, even n d
pirate ship.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-06

democratic community against the
great man who lawers over the heads
os the crowd, democracy acciaims such
man, eagerly expect. him. is pro-
fcnndly detected 8" he docs not appear
Is ready TO heap hOnOrs ana rewards
upon him and generally allows hin
(sGmetimes 10 dangerous dcgree) to
think and act for it on his own re-
sp0nslbIlity. Al the present moment
II . as plain as can be that the
French democracy - on The lockout
Tor leader, a man The squabbles
oveT The Dreyfus case might almost. in
the last analysis, be resolved into the
one formula, accepted by millions OF
French people: Give rs e leader who
can think clearly and act with deci-
SION Almost anything would be par
doned IN q man Of strong character
ana vigorous brain whO could pilot
the French vessel of state through the
stormy seas. \ glance over the world
during this democratic epoch will con
vince any careful observer that the
talk about the individual whitening
is superficial. We are deceived by It
few material phenomena, the outcome.
OF scientific invention. Because we are.
ticketed and conveyed in trains or
steamers instead of depending on our
OWN energy, as in former days; De-
cause shoes are turned oHt by machines
by the million and cotton cloth by tire
hundred million yards; because the
machine seems 10 dominate life, we
think it is all mere machinery Be
cause We do not live in fortified cas-
Ties, but in city streets, watched and
tended by armies OF public servants.
we are apt to think OF vague coilec-
tive authority dominating all and d.
rected by none. But the train Is
driven by skilled man. the wheel
OF the steamer Is helG by an expert.
the cotton is spun and woven the
shoes are made. because a directing
brain stands behind.
Even in the great American democ-
racy, where the Gespotism Of the mass
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-06
An Explanation of How the Wonderful!
Work Was Accomplished.

The ability displayed by the ancients
in Transporting heavy OBJECTS from
place TO place. and in raising them
many feet above the surface OF the
ground in the construction of temples,
palaces and pyramids. has long been ii
source Of wonder says j. Elfrech Wat
kins III Casters Magazine. 1t may,
indeed. be truly said that the engineers
OF the present era would find it diff
cult TO perform similar feats. even
when aided by the most improved ap-
pliances devised through tne ingenuity
developed in this inventive age
So impressed with amazement at the
achievements of the ancient architects
have trained archaeolOgiSts become
shat NOT infrequently the opinion is eX-
pressed that these men. whose work
has withstoOd the ravages OF scores of
centuries, must have been aided by
well-devised machines. possibly oper-
ated by one or more of the generated
forces
Notwithstanding these cOnjectures.
IN the many careful and thorough ex-
plorations made in late years the re-
mains OF 10 hosting machine have
thus far been discovered, nor has there
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-06

plane being gradually made longer and
higher with earth brought from the
pits on the right and left. The high
est embankment necessary when the
workmen reached the top course, as
Stunning that 20 per cent grade was
adopted. would have been $50 yards
long. containing about seven and one
half million cubic yards, if the sides
Of the earth embankment would stand
at an angle of 80 degrees, which is not
at all improbable.
Assuming that one laborer could
have placed two and One-half yards
(about twenty barrow loads) of earth
on an average each day OH this EN-
bankment. 10000 men could have built
it in twelve months of twenty-five
working days. 1t is stated that one
hundred thousand men We're employed
for twenty years in the whole work, SO
that, according TO this calculation, the
construction of this embankment
would have occupied only small pOr-
! ton of the total time consumed.
The false work to support the walls
of the interior chambers OF the pyra-
midst could also have been made OF
| earth rather than OF timber. 1t should
! be remembered that heavy lumber for
scaffOlding must have been brought
| over long distances. and that the franz
| ing and erection Of any structure Of
| sufficient strength to bear heavy
weights would have required more skill
and knowledge than the building of
| the pyramid itself by the method
| above described.
i In the great temple of Rameses II. is
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-06
Old Philippine City Emulates the Activity
of Foreign Visitors and It's Bust
ness Grows Brisk.

lated to supply .. aong-fe,; want Sand
nich men bearing placards- are also
seen here nQw, moving IN long.
solemn, single 6le through The princi-
pal tEoroughfares.
The martial fever is capt airing all the
children in town. Every night. while
the big regimental parades ara wheel
ing and maneuwring on the Plaza de
Bagumbay3p, che bana playing, horses
prancing and the I4unetta gay with
throngs of carriages, the little side
streets have their evening drills u
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-01-06
MARRIAGES OF TODAY.

There are fewer marriage in proper
ton 20 populatiUG than formerly; fam
slie5 are smaller, they are less coheT-
ent; they are less lasting. In Eng
rand the marriage rate fell from H.
per cent in 1851 TO 15.2 per cent III
1881. and from 1873 TO 1885 the ages
D. men and women who married rose
respectively from $50 and "a TO 25.3
and PAT. Thsa rise in the numbsr o.
divorces, lS60-tSS5, was universal.
IN 1871 England and Wales show :
divorce TO i.9Z0.4 marriages; in 1872.
in 4SG.s3 From 1867 to 1885 d.
y0rceS in the United States increased
f57 per cent. Thiie the population in
creased so FER cent. One of the causes
of change IS tue whole modern move
ment % lkberation-of subjects from
soyereigns. slaves from masters. xiSes
from husbands and children rom par
eats. \ more special cause has been
the growth OF large cities, shich com
pletely alter tho environment OF the
organism.
Men become less dependent on WON