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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
CHAPTER I.
Drink and n Fog.

A raw, bleak night in November: a
combination of drilling rain. fog. and
east wind happily rare even during Il
London winter. A night unfit for the
provcrbial dog to be out in. yet not
inclen ent enough to empty the streets
in the densely populated Soho district.
forasmuch as it was but twenty five
minutes past midnight. and the bril-
liantly- Illuminated public houses We're
still doing a roaring trade.
Shutting along, with hurried. uneven
steps,, a poorly-clad man was making
his way through Wardpur street. to-
wards SALISBURY avenue. In the
near distance the lights of flaming
gin-palace shone brightly into the
gloomy street.
Must be precious near closing-time,'
he muttered, breaking into the nearest
approach to run of which he was
capable He was only just in time.
for, even as he passed through the
heavy swing-door. the voice OF the
barman was raised in preliminary
warning.
.'Time, gents! Hurry up. II you
please!"
'.IIalf.pint Of rum, joe" pleaded the
newcomer, breathlessly, as he pro-
duced a battered old flask and slil-
ling.
The bnIlnan glanced doubtfnlly ut
the clock. hut, apparently recognizing
the belated applicant nv n reg,i!nl
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
One. Use for Cigarettes.

At last the cigarette habit has been
put to a useful purpose, and if the ex-
ample is followed, the evil may in time
be, to- some extent, palliated. The
credit of the discovery belongs to a
young married woman of Washington,
who revealed her method to a reporter
Of the Star. You see," said she, Il
would rather Ned didn't smoke at all,
but so long as he does, prefer cigar
cites, and stipulate that he shall roll
them himself. It's the only way 1 can
get my errands done for me down town
or even, make him remember to pay
the gas bill on the last day before the
discount is off. Now, when Ned starts
out in the, morning, take his package
of cigarette paper and write memo
randa on them in pencil If it is stuff
from the greengrocer's, 1 make list
on the top paper of the pack, and he
is sure to. see it about the time he
gets to the corner, and he goes in and
leaves, the order. IF want him to tel
ephone Alice to come to luncheon, /
note the fact about three papers
down., and he is sure to get the mes
sage soon after reaching the office.
When have anything I want him to
run and attend to at noon, put a
memorandum on the sixth paper, and
he is certain to read it just as he is
coming back to the office from his
luncheon. And if it is something want
brought home for dinner, l only need
to write bread" or "heefsteak,' or
whatever it, u.s.. on the tenth paper, and
it comes home promptly. 1 tell you
there is, nothing Like executive ability
when it comes to managing your hus'
band"
The inference is that the husband
will in time relinquish the cigarette
habit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
NO USE TO oARoLE THHoArs.
Physicians Say That tho Liquid Ressho.
Only to tho Middle Of the Tongue.

1 Physicfans Say That the Liquid Resehca
Only to the Middle OF the Tongue.
/, One of the most cherished tenets OF
the household school of medicine Is
that gargling with mixture of vine
gar and water is good for a sore throat.
Now come physicians with their cold
science to say not only that the vine
gar and water is useless, but that the
whole idea of gargling is ineffective.
In brief, they say that gargling is OF
no utility, because not drop of the
liquid used ever gets further than the
middle of the tongue. They appear to
be able to prove this statement. The
whole therapeutic value of garsling
depends on whether the fluid used
reaches the mucous membrance Of the
pharynx and tonsils or not. The scien-
lists who have been testing the matter
declare that a liquid cannot reach the
tonsils or back of the throat because
the air is expelled by the lungs in the
effort of gargling as we'll as the shape
assumed by the velum, throws the liq-
uid away from the very parts it is
supposed to reach. The experiments
which have demonstrated the inutility
of gargling were made by DR.. Sanger of
Munich, and have since been confirmed
by other Investigators. The tonsils of
patient were painted with methylene
blue, a very soluble dye, which gives
an intense color. The patient was
then given glass of plain distilled
water and was instructed to gargle
with it. When the water which the
patient elected from his mouth was
examined it was found to be absolutely
colorless. A glance at the patients
tcnsils showed that they were as blue
as ever. Then another and more exact
experiment was decided upon. When
starch is touched by. iodine it imme-
diately turns bright color. A por-
ton of the tongue, velum and tonsils
of the patient were therefore busted
over with wheat flour, which is rich in
starch, and he was then given weak
solution of iodine to gargle. This
proceeding meant that if any of the
liquid which the patient was using as
a gargle touched the wheat flour it
would Immediately color it blue. When
the patient had used all the gargle his
mouth was examined. 1t was found
that the veIum and tongue bore the
blue reaction of the iodine, showing
that the -four had been reached by the
liquid, but on the tonsils the flour had
neither been colored nor washed away.
New York Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
or will be given the first one who
DO finds the misspelled word in
this ad.
The Electro Medical and Sur
gical Institute.
or FARGO, N. OAK.

No! 10 Broadway; P: o.. Box Co.,
Uses, the combined treatment of the
great curative powers of Medicine and
Electricity. The Scientific Treatment
IF the specialist cures the most pro-
aouncedi cases Of any Chronic Diseases
If the Stomach, Liver and Bowels,
Kidneys; Weak and Undevelopd Or
gans;, also Rheumatism, Catsarrh,
Heart and lung Troubles, Blood Poi
soning, Private Diseases, and all other
troubles Of tile Generative' Organs.
Ruptures-A sure cure from 30 to, 60
lays; positively no pain, no danger, no
operation, no detention from business;
cured to stay cured.
X Ray. Examination free to PATIENTS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week; to-
Northwestern, Inventors.

Joseph Hemingway, Spearfish, S: D.,
making coke; Peter"H. Holm, Warren,
Mimi, fire-extinguishing hand pump;
Andrew J. Johnson, Brainerd. Mimi,
extension table; Emelia Lindeberg,
Button. Mimi. fire-escape; Lewellyn
g. Porter, Eldridge, n. D., .smokestack
attachment; Carl X. Theo, Olso,' Mimi,
governor for traction engines; Ferd-
nand R. Wolter, Kasson, Mimi, foun-
tain pen;. Alvin L. Burlington, Mime
aPo arStn nthrnn lamp 1Guy 1ue sa;ant
neys, OIL g. 12 Pioneer Press Bldg, St Paul
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
Christmas Presents.

It is often difficult to select an, arr
ticle for a, Christmas present that will
be acceptable and inexpensive. The.
John M. Smyth Co.. have solved the
problem. by Offering. for sale 5000
guitars at $2.65 each, thus; bringing;
them within the reach of everyone.
The firm is thoroughly reliable. Ses1
lad" in another part of this paper. Get
their mammoth catalogue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
Observation-Disclosures From Filipino

''rhe president. said Mrs. Henpeck.
who was reading the paper, has again
announced that the Filipinos can have
10 terms except unconditional surren-
ler."
"Just so!r growled Henpeck;. "but
# they accept those terms they'll be-
allowed to live in peace and quiet.'"'
Mrs. Henpecll; made no reply. She
frequently allowed him to have the
last word for the reason that it. could
not do him any good.-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
STATE oE OHIO, CITY oFTolEDo, i l.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the.
senior partner of the firm Of F. J. Cheney & Co.,
doing business in the City of Toledo County
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn tonbefore me and subscribed in nv
presence, this 9th day of December: Al, p. 1888
[SEALl a. W. 1 Mntar1 PHii,,e.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY &CO., Toledo o..
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are therbest..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
A.Dfmculty

"Do you'expect to get a jury??'' asked:
one lawyer.
II don't know answered the other.
tits pretty, hard to find q mar-with in
telligence enough to answer our ques-
lions who hasn't read the newspapers,
and formed some opinion: about. the
Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
Non-sinkable Boats.

The latest invention for saving life Is
non-sinkable boat. II people would
pay as much attention to the preserVa-
lion of life in other ways there would
De great improvement. Hostetters
stom ;ch Bitters is a life preserver. 1t
cures dyspepsia, indigestion and all
:orms Of stomach trouble. 1t is an en-
.ellent tonic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
A Hospital Eject.

First Hornet-Why, Gerall! What
have YOU got your bill all bandaged up
for?
Second Hornet--I made a mistake,
Mortimer, and tried to sting an Ohio
politician on the cheek..-New Fork
Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
It All Depended.

Mabel-World you marry a man who
had been refused?
Dolly-If he were rich, and the refus-
ing had been by the. insurance compa-
nies.-Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
A phas@ Of Fenninfnfty.

Jones (of Brooklyn>-I saw your wife
IN the street yesterday.
Smith (of Hoboken)-You surprise
ne! How did you know her?
Jones-She was wearing that new
aecktie you bought for yourself the
lay befOre.-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
Resemblancess

mind me Of this South African war;
CuttinghCrst-How that?"
Dillingworth-Triumph of the bores.
Philadelphia North American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
Grain Corners.

"Wheatmore," said the tall broker,
was square man."
Eyes" responded the short broker,
who was thinking of several wheat
leals, "and his sharp corners often
dubbed against us.'-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
The Unusual way.

Stern Father-so you want to marry
my daughter, do you? Young Man
(nervously)-Yes, sir. Stern Father
Thanks; have cigar Chicago News
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07

DroPsy treated free by Dr.. H.. H. Grsen,a
Sons, Of Atlanta, Ga. The. greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver.
tisament in another column. Of this naner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
aAnd Thrift Is Bles.i.s. ,,

The Pedestrian-You keep horsel
Why, had no. idea you were so
thrifty.
"0h, yes. deposit regularly in the
savings bank all the money borrow
from my friends" Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07

New Bombardo Combination Reversible Parlor
wanted W.D Caldwell & Co..16l Superiorst Chicsro
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07

Life appears too short 10 be spent In
nursing animosity or registering wrong,
Charlotte Bronte. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07

Every man is valued in this world as
he shows by his conduct that he wishes
to be valued.-Bruegere.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
Looking After Her Little Bow.

Looking After Her Little Boy.
In Launceston, Tasmania, a mother
of 80 years brought her son Of u to
the benevolent asylum to be looked
after.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-07
Eyes and Lunacy

Eyes and LunaOy.
Most Of the patients In lunaticsasyl.
ums have brown or black eyes,
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
MR. PAYNE GIVES 1T UP.
HE SAYS THE NOMINATION OF GENERAL
HENDERSON AS SPEAKER
IS ASSTTRED

The impression seemed TO be general about
the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday that New
York will tomorrow join the supporters OF
General Henderson. of Iowa. for speaker
Several Of the Republican Congressmen-eiect
of New-York State reached this city yesterday
in order to attend the caucus which mas peeh
called for tomorrow at noon in the Fifth Avenue
Hotel for the purpose of deciding whom the
delegation will support for Speaker Anhohs
them was Serene r. Payne, who has been
prominent candidate for the place. Mr.. Payne
however gave up the contest yesterday III
favor Of General Henderson, OF Iowa. ana gave
out the following statement:
Reports from delegations that have publicly
avowed themselves In favor Of General hen
derson for Speaker indicate that his nomina-
tion is assured have been in touch with the
members of the different delegations who have
been reported to be for him, and all my informa-
ton confirms the published reports. ! believe
to-day that General Henderson's nomination Is
assured 1t has reached the point where, II
we were to go into caucus, / should have no
hesitation in rising and moving to make GEN
eral Hendersons nomination unanimous De-
lieve that Is what the NewYork delegation
ought to do when IT meets next Tuesday. AS
a member OF the delegation, / am in favor or
taking that course.
Il have been planning since before Speaker
Reeds proposed retirement to take trip to
Alaska in the company Of Cor 81 essmen Dalzell
Steele. Howe and Heatwole and their families
We were to start next Tuesday morning from
Buffalo. I had decided once not to go. and had
notified the parties interested that would not
Since the declaration OF Illinois. Massachusetts,
aid Maryland for Henderson I have changed
my plans and have decided to go the trip
This will prevent my attending the conference
here next Tuesday. l must start for my home
tonight l regret very much not being able TO
attend the conference"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05

tained for nearly half an hour. after which not
a Filipino could be seen on the hills and not a
shot came from the position.
The heat was intense. and the troops suffered
greatly. but they continued on the trail taken
by the fleeing enemy In the hope Of driving
them toward the lake.
Colonel Whalley, with two battalions Of the
LIST Washington Regiment. a battalion of tho
18th Infantry, two guns OF scott's battery and
party of scouts. under Major Jesenberger.
left San Pedro Macati yesterday morning. and.
after fording the River Pasig. advanced north
east upon Cainta while General Hall ap-
preached the town from the opposite direction,
the gunboats Papindan. Covadonga and Oeste
cooperating in the river.
This important movement was kept secret
that the public thought the plan was to send
General Ovenshine's lines forward against the
insurgents who are intrenched south Of the city.
The Signal Corps displayed admirable enter
prise in laying wires with the troops, but the
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05

When Colonel Henderson's mail and kilograms
showed he had passed the majority with votes to
spare he sent word to his colleagues of the Iowa
delegation telling them there need 10 hold
the caucus in Des Moines, which had been called
for tomorrow TO lay out plans for vigorous cam
paign. He was assured Of his election and was in
a position to take his and receive congratula-
tions These were showered upon him yesterday.
They came in the mails and the wires and
were accompanied by extended hands at the Union
League and In his rooms at the Auditorium annex.
The Henderson campaign for the Speakershp OF
the National House is a record breaker. 1t really
began In Atlantic City where the House Com
mitee OF nfteen Republicans In caucus 10 frame n
monetary bill met few weeks ago. Thomas B.
Reed at that time permitted some of his intimate
friends 10 disclose the fact :ha. he to retire
from the House and to go into law business In
New-York. Colonel Henderson chairman OF
the Monetary Commission and when II was
learned that a Speaker would have 10 be
elected It was suggested that Colonel Henderson
would be the right for the place Colonel
Henderson said to-day:
I am elected beyond doubt for have more than
the required number of votes now. and SIT here
in this chair with the knowledge that have not
made a single pledge have not made single
promise OF a committeeship. and. what is more
have not been asked TO- | know there has been
more less said about promise TO this man and
that but such talk was based upon dense ig-
norance of the situation.
started in on that sort OF thing might make a
mistake. Ny policy will be to do what Is right
proper to have the Speaker come from the West
and think my Eastern friends recognized the JUS
tce Of our claims. 1t certainly looks that way to
Charles E. Littleneld. Republican candidate TO
succeed the late Nelson Dingiey. Of Maine. has
telegraphed that he will give his vote to Mr.. Hen
derson. Congressman Boutelle. OF Maine. has tele-
gTaphed similar assurances.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
HENDERSON'S ELECTION ASSURED.
HE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF NINE MORE
VOTES THAN ARE NEEDED-REC-

ORD OF HIS CAMPAIGN.
Chicago June 4.-"The Record" tomorrow will
say that Congressman David p. Henderson, of
Iowa. to-day received enough pledges by telegraph
and mail, to give him 1o2 votes in the Republican
caucus when It meets in Washington.
AS ninety-three votes constitute a majority Of
the Republican representation In the House. Colo
mel Henderson has nine to the good. and moro
States to hear from. Word came TO Chicago to-
day that James s. Sherman and Serene f. Payne,
NETWORKS rival aspirants for the Speakership.
will withdraw from the in a few days. thus
making Colonel Henderson's election unanimous.
The votes pledged him and those which he has
good reason to believe Will be promised him in a
short time follows:
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
NEBRASKA MEN FOR HENDERSON.

omaha Neb.. June 4.-'"The Bee" said to-day
thar the votes OF Nebraska's two Republican Con-
gressmen will be cast for David r. Henderson for
Speaker Nebraska Will thus second the candidacy
81 the favorite Of It's neighborng State OF Iowa
and still further the amity and good FEELING
between the sister States Congressman ID. H.
Mercer was expected TO return yesterday from
Washington, but was delayed. IL Is given out.
however on the best authority that he wants 10 be
counted among General Henderson's supporters
Congressman +. J. Burkett has expressed himseli
as favorable 10 General Henderson's candidacy ana
his first Official act in Congress VIII be to cast MS
vote foT the Iowan for Speaker.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
SUITS AGAINST TRUSTS IN OHIO.
ATTORNEY GENERAL MoNNETT ENCOUR-
AGED BY ACTION OF REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION

Columbus. Ohio June (SpeciaD.-A suit will be
instituted In Cleveland tomorrow against the Brew
cry Trust by order Of Attorney General Monnett.
He wants damages at the rate OF $50 a day under
the law. The Sugar Trust has received warning
from the Attorney General. The Tobacco and
Steel trusts will next receive the Attorney Gen
erals attention. He feels that the platform OF the
State Republican Convention is yndicaton Of his
policy.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
MR.. SHERMAN STILL A CANDIDATE.

Utica, N Y. June 4.-James s. Sherman
started tonight for New-York. to be gone all
the week He expects to be in that city all the
time except on Tuesday. when he will be in
Washington Mr.. Sherman appears to be in ex-
celent spirits and to regard the Speakership
contest with complacency. He said to re-
porter: II am still a candidate and shall con-
tnue to be unless a majority OF the New. YORK
delegation at its meeting on TUESDAY shouiu
declare for some one else"
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
LOSS OF 100000 BY FIRE IN BUFFALO,

Buffalo June A fire which originated In the
storehouse OF the Potter Wall Paper Company. at
Washington and Scott sts.. tonight did damage
10 the amount OF 10000 The Potter company's
loss on stock will reach $4,000, and the damage to
the building Is estimated at $4,000. Other losers
are: Buffalo Betting Company. 10000; Forbush &
Brown shoe manufacturers. 5000. and Irving. Kes-
ter a Co. seeds. $500. All Of the losses are COW
cred by insurance. The origin OF the nre is un-
known.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
zoLA RETURNS TO PARIS.

Paris. June An Emile zola. who has ~
turned to Paris has written asking the Public
Prosecutor to send to his residence notification
OF the sentence which the Versailles Court
passed upon him In the libel action growing out
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05

TELL HIM TO HIS TEETH that Bensolyptus
Tooth Powder Is the best antisepuc dentlIrce you
have ever found At all drugglsts.-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE.
ACTING SECRETARY MEIKI.EJOHN AND
GENERAL CORBIN SEE THE PRESl-
DENT AFTER MIDNIGHT

Washington, June 4.-Acting Secretary OF
War Meikletohn and Adjutant-General Corpin
had q conference with the President after MD
night tonight They had been summoned by
the President, 1t was understood What the
nature or result Of the conference was can only
he conjectured yet, as the parties to II de-
clined to discuss It.
JJpon returning to his hotel Mr.. Meiklejohn
said In response to all inquiries that tnere was
nothing to make public. and that the subject
under consideration was not OF serious char
acter,
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05

Most beautiful book ever published In regard TO
Saratoga sent free receipt OF two-cent stamp by
Genl Pass'r Agt.. New-york Central. ~ y.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05
HEMMING IN THE REBELS
A TTENPT TO SURROUND AND
CAPTURE PIO DEL Pillar.
GENERAL LAwTON SEEKS TO DRIVE
THE INSURGENTS INTO A CORNER
HARD FIGHTING AND MARCHING.

Manila, June 4, p m.-The position Of the
Tomorrow sweep the peninsula of Morong the
land projecting to the south into Laguna de
Bay, where the insurgents are supposed TO have
a large force. near the town Of Morong. as well
sula which recently smashed the propeller Of
the gunboat Napindan.
General Hall is marching from Antipoo. about
six and a half miles northwest OF Morong
toward the peninsula with his forces spread
New-York tribune., 1899-06-05

Continued ON seventh page.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-22
Lexington Personals.

LEXINGTON. VA, October 21.-(Spe-
cial.)-Airs. John G. Cress is visiting rela-
tives I'm Chicago, and will be absent seye-
raj weeks.
Mrs. Samuel G. Anspach, Of Bedford
City, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. w.
II. .Waddel.
Mr.. j. A. Hughes, OF Columbus, Ind, is
the guest Of relatives In Lexington.
Mr.. II. l.. Williams, OF Talladega, Ala,
is the guest Of his sister, Mrs. Robert r.
witt.
Mr.. James Ramsey, Of Newport News
is the guest of relatives here, after an
absence Of many years
Mr.. j. Hutton Pierson left this week for
Baltimore. where he Will enter the Mary
land University of Medicine and take a
course Of dentistry.
Miss Susie Wilson is In Arvona, In
buckingham county where she will spend
tho winter with relatives and attend
school.
Miss Grace Lyle, of Timber Ridge, has
gone TO Due West S. c., where she Will
attend school
Misses Bette and Mary Wilson have re-
turned TO their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w IT, Manning. OF Roa-
noke. were the guests Of Mr. and Mrs.
James NJ. Senseney during the week.