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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-02-28
A NEW FOOT GUARD RECRUIT.

A son was born last night to Mir and Mrs. J. J. Hogan of 972 State street MT. Hogan is corporal in the Second company, Governors Foot Guard, and said last night that the new recruit was a ten-pounder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Hoods. SaYqb1mM
December 18th and 14th:
Ila221 sZE2l2:;l:|llB

December 18th and 18th:
The National Flax, Hemp and Ramie.
association will meet in Fargo ON De-
cember 18th and 18th next. The fax
interests of North Dakota have in the
past few years assumed such vast pro-
portions that it is second to wheat.
Anything that will give information on
the subject of it's cultivation and the
uses to which it can be put in the'inter-
ests OF the farmers will be of vast im--
port to them. The raising Of faxis inn
portant from many standpoints. anu
by those familiar with it's cultivation,
getting together and exchanging views,
cannot help but benefit all those who
attend. Located in Fargo is the only:
fax n1iTI in the state. She also has the
first flax fiber mill erected in the state,
about ready to begin operation Those
who attend will see the practical work
ings of both mills there. BY the erec-
tion Of oil and fiber mills in different
portions of the state farmers will find
q ready market for seed and for straw
and fiber as we'll.
The national secretary states that
men and women who are eminent not
only in the culture of flax, but the uses
to which the straw or fiber can be put,
will attend the convention. The rail
roads have arranged for reduced rates
on the certificate plan. Pay full fare
at the starting point and get a receipt
from the selling agent, and the secre-
tary WIFI certify to your attendance
and you can return home at one-fifth
fare in North and South Dakota and.
0ne-third fare in Minnesota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
An Aversion.

An Aversion.
/ always undertake to be patient,
prudent man,
And; let the story teller do the very
best he can,
Provided in straight and proper path
he will persist
And not go round the corners in q
labyrinthian twist.
I'll tolerate his gossip whether tragic
: or absurd,
Save what he heard somebody heard
somebody say ne heard"
I'll let him tell of interviews, and
speak no word of blame,
With the man who, ''for good reasons, :"
will not give the world his name.
But there draw the line. No moral
suasian can command
My Difference to- a rurnor which comes
more than secondhand. !.
Since families and nations to their
worst mistakes are stirred
BY "what he heard somebody heard
somebody say he heard"
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
How They Are Alike..

do you know" said Bobbie to, his
maiden aunt, who is 36,and rich,. what
heard papa say about you last
night?"
mo" she replied; "what was it?''
HE asst mamma why you and Dewey
know"
"And then what did your papa say?'
HE said you was like Dewey be-
cause you never run away. fron. any
man yit''
Bobbie's aunt has gone home. to
have her will Chicago
Times Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
II
IuDerfect DiArufse.

She-An imitation tramp called at
the kitchen door this afternoon.
He-How do you know he was an inn
itati0n?
She-He carried a can that had held
peaches outside Of a tomato can.
The aptitude of woman's eye in not
ing details has long been Observed
Indianapolis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Not All His Fault.

Her head rested on his shoulder and
her little hand lay confdingly in his.
Tell me now, Alfred" said the hap.
py maiden, chow you. ever came to-
pick me out as the girl you wanted to-
marry" : ~
"Well, Dora" replied the eostatic
young man, in gush of 'confldence, cit
was nav that put me up to, Chi
cago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Some Can't.

Miss Daintee-What an awful occu-s-
patton! To be employed in aaplaee
where they tin meats.
Mr.. Edgemore-Well it argues a: GER.
tain ability.
Miss Daintee-Ability?
Mr.. Edgemore-Certainly. They only;
employ those who can.-New York;
World
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Property Located.

"That deal you have just engineered
will be quite feather in your cap"
"a feather In my cap!" echoed the
financier. Tt will be whole bunch
Of feathers in my wife's hat. Wash
lngton Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Electricity for Brain.

Electricity for Brain.
A scientist has deeoveded an appar-
atus that will stimulate the brain. 1t
consists of an electric band. Whfle
scientists have beer seeking unnatural
ways of making the brain work, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters have for fifty
years been doing it naturally. 1t cures
dyspepsia and all stomach troubles and
builds up the system.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
The Girl Question.

Yabsley-I wonder why 1t ia a WON.
an so hates to do housew0rk? (
Wickwire--I think 1t Is because 40
many OF them don't know how.--Iu-
dianapolis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Great Fighters.

Tommy-Whats Willie Wyman brag-
ging about?
Billy-Why, he says his father looks
like Dewey. and his grandfather looks
like Dom Paul.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Making Allowance.

"Do you admire Beethoven's music?"
asked the young man whose hair is;
long and curls at the, ends:
ooh, yes" answered the young wom-
an. Beethoven was, all right for his.
day. You see, rag time hadn't been
invented then" -Washington STAR:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Suspicious,

Mother Ito Fritz; who is being pho
tographed for the first time)-"Don't
cry so, FRITZ Nothing will hurt you,.
and it'll only take minute!"
Fritz-Yes, but that's just what you
told me when we were at tire den
lists! '-Unsere Gesellschaft..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30

He-"To be sure. there are some
pleasant things about a bachelors life.
but then there. are times when one
longs to possess, a, being whom we can
care. for, and whom. be- can call his
own!''
Slie-"say, if you feel that way. why
don't you buy a dog?"- Welt
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Our BUDGET OF FUN
SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

a Variety of Jokes. Gibes and Ironies.
Original and selectod-Flotsam and
Jetsam. from the Tide Of Humor-
Witty Sayings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Different Now.

Different New.
House Hunter-This is quiet neigh
borhood, is it not?
Jsnitor (of Apartment Build!ng)-1t
was until that painless dentist opened
an office on the second foor-Chicago
Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
HACK of Hts youth.

"Well." said the Observant Boarder,-
.4Dewey has returned to his college
pranks."
I'm what wayY' asked the Gross
eyed Boarder.
'.He has taken to Hazen."- Pittsburg
ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
Putting Away Pie.

Lady eavenss how you cram the
food in your mouth"
Sandy Pfkes-"Ye ssum; the boys call
my mouth Are"
Lady-"Why?"
Sandy Pixies" Because it is de de-
yourin' element Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
ne Yocr Feet Ache ana Burnt.

Re YoHr Feet Ache and Burnt
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes.
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and .
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and.
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Addres Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30

Some men, when they have anything
to say, don't say it, while. others say
something else.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30

Cured After Repeated Failures With Others
will inform addicted to Morphine, Laudanum,
Opium. Cocaine. Of never-fatling, harmless, home
cure. Mrs. u. ii. Baldwin, Box 1912, Chicago. Ill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
he wanted Credit.

ne Wanted Credit.
aLosSt is going to move to Rhode ISL
and"
.sWhat for?"
"Oh. he's exhausted his credit here,
and he has heard about lots OF people
trusting in Observation-Disclosures
Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.;
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AIT
druggists refund the money il it fails to cure
25c. E. w. Groves signature on each box:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30

shall recommend Pisos Cure for Com.
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,.
Plumstead, Kent. England, Nov. 8, 1885.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30
DO IT and
STICK to #:

IF you are sick and discouraged uaah I'M
pure Blood, catarrh or rheun1atisn1- take
Hoods SarsaparAa faith fully and persis-
tently. and you pu soon haze, a eurer
This medicine has cured Thousands of
Others and 4vM do the same. for poz-
Faithfully taken. 49,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-30

without your permission. Nat Rains
forth?'
Yes, suppose you are" waS the re-
ply. Only you see, this new scheme of
yours is so totally at variance with
your hitherto avowed determination to
stick by this claim until you had made
your pile, that it takes one aback a bit.
Please yourself, of course, but
"There's no but in the matter"
broke in Arnott, land I mean to please
myself. I'll go to Ireland, make my
peace with old Basil Arnewood, marry
Ruby, and-ha, ha-you shall come and
dance at our wedding, Nat!'
'eHa, ha.' echoed Nat Rainsforth,
grim1y. You seem to have the pro-
gramme mapped out clearly enough; at
all events-Drink up. man!'
ions .glass and, for the first time,
helped himself freely, also. Hitherto
he had shirked the brandy while pre-
tending to take his fair share. The
time for such caution had now, seem
ingly, gone by.
Arnott was already so far gone that
it needed but little more Of the potent
spirit to overcome him completely.
Yet, even after he had fallen back
upon his bunk, hopelessly intoxicated,
Nat Rainsforth held up his head and
poured brandy down his throat so long
as he retained even an unconscious
power Of swallowing it. Then, for the
second time. he mixed himself stiff
lrugful, r,.it his pipe and sat down and
lIegan to think out his plan Of action,
:. CTe 10 Centinueal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
IS IT A TRIFLE
THAT COMMON TROUBLE, ACID DYS.
PEPSlA OR SOUR STOMACH.
Now Recognized as n Cause of Serious
Disease.

Acid dyspepsia, commonly called heart
burn or sour stomach, is a form of indi-
gestion resulting from fermentation of
the food The stomach being too weak 10
digest II, the food remains until fermenta-
ton begins, filling the stomach with gas,
and n bitter, sour, burning taste in the
mouth is often present. This condition
Eoon becomes chronic and being an every
day occurrence is given but little attention.
Because dyspepsia is not Immediately
fatal, many people do nothing for the
trouble.
Within a recent period a remedy has
been discovered prepared solely to cure
dyspepsia and stomach troubles 1t Is
known as Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets and
is becoming rapidly used and prescribed
as radical cure for every form of
dyspepsia.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets have been
placed before the public and are sold by
all druggists for 50 cents per package It
Is prepared by the f. a. Stuart Co., Mar
shall Mich, and while 1t promptly and
effectudlly restores vigorous digestion,
pit the same time is perfectly harmless and
will not injure the most delicate stomach,
but on the contrary by giving perfect di-
Jestlon strengthens the stomach, improves
he appetite and makes life worth living.
Send for free book on Stomach Diseases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
A Kansas Man Confesses to
Killing His Wife and
-Four Children.
WAS BADLY IN DEBT.
Iakc Them with Him-Offered Ills
wife n Divorce Then offered to
Leave Her For S1O-Can't Ex-
plain His Crime.

Empora, Kan. March G.--John Gilbert
in his cell IN the county Jail to-day con
tossed to brutd numbering his wife and
four small Chlldi IN near Enterprise, kan.
on last Tuesday. Gilbert for " nom re-
ward had been offered, was arrested here
yesterday. He legntd not to know of tho
crime and to day at first slammed insan-
ity. FINALLY, hard pressed by Shcin
OConnor, Gilbert confessed the crime go
ing into details.
Gilbert said he was badly in debt ana
had been trying to leave Enterprise for "a
long time. He could not take his family
he said and offered his wife "A divorce.
"Shs kept uagging me about the chill
dreu," I'D Gilbert, and throwing them
up TO me. l told my wife If she would
give me ten dollars Ia leave and never
bother her any more. During the night |
got up and went out into the yard. Com
ing back I picked up the hammer and hit
the baby in the head. My wife ran out
into the road and was going over to- the
neighbors. ! rain after and caught her.
she said she'd come back If [ would be-
have and l thought [ would go, But when
We got in, why the baby was thrashn ;
about on the bed and when | saw it /
could not hold myself. but hit my wife on
the head and pounded her till she could
not move and then killed the children"
When ASKED why he did 1t. Gilbert said
81 don't know; it seemed like ! just could
not help it after seeirg the baby there on
the bed"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09

the gentleman from Tennessee. | have
no doubt he has piled up authorities on
the subject that no man can be comptHeu
to incrlminAte himself. | have no doubt
that he is ready to defend cases of that
kind under any and all circumstances,
Mr. Speaker. the gentleman from Kan
sas treats everything as a joke. We all OF
us treated it as II Joke when he first came
here.
Mr.. Simpson. Now that Is not an an
swer to my question Uaughter) 1t is no
matter what | am; what you are doing
is what am trying to get at.
Mr. Grosvenor. / understand 1t TO
be
Mr. Speaker. if the gentleman from
Kansas will now sit down and let me an
sweC his question, | will do it,
The Speaker. The gentleman from
Kancas will please be seated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
THE PRESIDENT GOING SOUTH.

Washing on, March f.-The President to-
day definitely decided to take short trip
South for rest, his destination being
Thomasvile Ga, where he will be the
guest of Senator Hanna, The President
will be accompanied by Mrs, Mckinley
and some of their relatives who are ut
present stopping at the White House It
is the purpose of the President to make
this trip one exclusively for rest so he
will make no speeches and hopes to be
relieved of public attentions as much as
possible. 1t Is possible that if the weather
favors the presidential party VIII go t.
Savannah from Thomasyille and going
aboard the Dolphin, make short voyage
in the warm waters of Florida ana
Georgia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
CHINA MUST APOLOGIZE.

Rome, March The Italian govern
ment Is fully determined to obtain an
apology from China tor the Tsung-Li-
Yamcn's refusal of the demand of Sgnor
MARITIME, Italian minister at Pekin of a
concession at San Nun Bay, Province OF
Che iang, to be used as a naval base
and Coaing station.
squadron of five cruisers, with one
hundred guns and fifteen hundred men
will soon arrive at san Nun Bay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
HIGH WINDS IN VIRGINIA.

Newport News, March THE stiffest
northwoster that has visited Newport
News in recent years swept this section
Of Virginia last night nd Is still ragir 9.
The storm started .ast night with heavy
down pour of rain, After midnight it stop
ped raining and a cold wind blew from
the north. The wind increased in velocity
and travelled at times fully Go miles an
hour,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
FIFTY FAMILIES DRIVEN OUT.

New York. March Fire drove nifty
families into the street early this morning
from the tenement houses on Fifth st.
One child was hurt by being thrown from
Q window and may die. She Is Bella
Richardson, Ave years old. A number of
narrow escapes from burning to death oc-
CURED. The fire. did damage not exc-vA-
ing sjQQY
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
PERSONAL.

Ex-Gov Frederick Iolbrook of Bratte-
boro recently celebrated the seth aniver-
sary of his birth, and those who called on
him found him in excellent health and
spirits. His friends everywhere will wish
him many happy returns of the day.
President NJ H. Buckham was fellow
student with the late Lord Herschell,
president of the Anglo American commls-
sion, at the University of London, They
were both sons of Congregational minis
tiers. and their relations were quite init
mate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
TIM0TNY'S STOMACH.

The advice given to Timothy to take little wine for thy ston
those who felt the OF
offering apology for the of ntoxcants of fact
nothing advised for Tmoys
alcoholic anything else than the unfernened
Juice wine Of every day But however that
have that it has been established by the
psychologists there nothing alcohol
body which be better done by something and
alcoholic medicines unanitary they
danger of establishing the alcohol habit the alcoholic
medicines positive injury the stomach every
and S eneebled
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
COLD IN RICHMOND.

Richmond, Va, March THE snow
rorm which set in about u o'clock last
hight continued till early afternoon to-
Law. 1t was accompanied by a cold wind
which made it somewhat blizzard like.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
ORDERS TO THE TwENTY-FIRsT IN.
PANTRY.

Plattsburgh. n Y. March 7.-Gen. Kline.
commandment at Pittsburgh Barracks,
this morning received telegraphic orders
from the war department to at once pre-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09

pare the DIST Infantry to proceed TO Ma
Mia via San francisco. 1t is exp i
that they will leave here on or about ne
9th inst.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
BABY'S THINGS.
(By James Buckham.)

Here in sacred drawer they lie;
And when my grief is passing sore.
take IT, n out and spread them nigh
The little things my baby Wore.
Their very odor seems to bring
My dainty darling back once more.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
woman VS.. WhiSNel.

It was the snake that ruined the earlier
Eden. 1t is the snake-alcohol-(w is
the Arabic FL. Cohol, meaning the DeviD
which ruins the later Eden-the home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
NEITHER IN NOR OUT.

Jones-What sort of man is Sprig-
gins"
Smith-Well, you can't get an idea into
his head and you can't get an idea out of
his head.-Iuck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09

II suffered for months from sore throat.
Eclcctrlc OIL cured me in twenty-four
hours" NJ S. Gist, Hawesyille, Ky.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09

dsproved by the fact that Dr. Pierces Favorte Pre-
scription and Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
are absolutely free from alcohol in any form and yet
preserve their healing qualities and pleasant tavors
in any climate and under all conditions The safety
and sanctity of the home demand that women shall
once more rally for the new crusade against whiskey
medicines.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09
IINVIGORATE YOURSELF IN SPRING.
You Should Strengthen, InvigOrate and Revitalize
Your Nerves and Blood By Taking Dr.. Greene'S
Nervura, the Best Spring Medicine.

When
of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-03-09

Temperance people only ask
that alcohol shall not be
introduced into the home
under a false name, that
ahiskey shall not mask as
Mfdicine.
1t is idle to contend that
alcohol is necessary to the
preservation of the virtues
of medicines. This claim is
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A Brilliant and Talented At
torney of Thriving Hen
Jacksonville.
REFEREE IN BANKRUPTCY
A Gentleman Whose Name is High up Among
North Cardinals Distinguished
Lawyers.

In the law, he who would wear the
Golden Spurs, must win them by sheer
merit. At the bar of the Old North
State are many who have won honor
and distinction and among these is Mr.
II. $. Anderson, ONE Of the brilliant
and talented lawyers residing at Hen
dersonyille.
He is North Caroiinian by birth,
and first saw the light of day in Hen
derson county, June 10Th, 1860. He was
educated at the common schools of the
county and subsequently attended Jud-
son college at Hendersonvihe. After
wards he attended the old PENNSYLVANIA
University of Lexington, where he took
a special course, graduating in 1889.
Mr. Anderson began the study of law
under W. -. Mayfield at Greenville,
South Carolina in 1884 That g anle al
now occupies the position of State Su-
perintendent Of Public instruction OF
South Carolina Subsequently, our
subject read law Mt Statesyille, being for
n time with r. s. Mccall. now Solicitor.
In 1893 he was licensed to practice by
the Supreme Court of the State and i'm
mediately began the active practice o.
his chosen profession at Hendersonville.
With vim and determination the
young lawyer started in to win fame
and fortune, and today enjoys a large
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
One ofHenderson's Solid and
Successful SeIf-Made
Men.
OWNER OF THE SOUTHERN HOTEL.
On3 Of the Most Desirable Pieces of Property
in the City A Brief Sketch Of
his | fe.

Few men in Western North Carolina
are better known or more highly appre-
ciated for their many excellent qualities
than the gentleman whose name captions
this article.
Mr.. Braswel is a North Carolinian by
birth and first saw the light of day in
Edgvcombe county, September, 1854.
His youth was passed in securing an edu-
cation obtained mt the old field schools.
When the Civil War broke out, true to
his native Southland, he rendered his ser
vices to the Confederacy and became Il
member of Company A. Seventh South
Carolina Cavalry. He served through
out the war. participating i'll the battles
Of Northern Virginia, Malvern Hill, St.
Mary's church. Gatewood farm and many
others too numerous to enumerate. At
ter the surrender he returned to Edge
c0mbe county and engaged in farming.
This occupation he followed a few years
and then in 1868 moved to South Caro-
lima, settling in Georgetown. Here he
followed the trade of cooper and after
an expiration of six years he engaged
in the mercantile business and followed
that very successfully for some sixteen
years.
In 1885 he retired from the active mer-