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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Christians, these Beers, firing on tn,


Red Cross.
For few seconds there was silence
as the men realized their danger. The
angry growl of the quick-drers was
every now and then punctuated by the
long, deep-mouthed baying OF the
Beers Long Tom.
"They are aiming at us, by God!"
shouted man, running into the tent
with. his right arm hanging helpless
by his side.
Immediately there was violent con-
cussion; the air was filled with dust,
smoke. and a pungent smell, and the
end Of the tent lit up with tongue
Of flame. In an instant three or four
men sprang forward and the fire was
extinguished.
'The devils are firing at u.s." cried
the sergeant. The next shot will count
a bit If I am not mistaken"
Scarcely were the words out of hta
mouth when a huge rent suddenly
opened in the canvas. and shell
dropped right in the middle Of the
tent. The wounded ducked under their
covering, as if they would bury them
selves beneath the ground. The doc
tor, with another, rushed forward; but
Private Cory was before them.
Mot you, doctor!" he shouted, a.
he seized the bomb.
"Quick, my man! Into the bucket
with it, said the doctor. "No! There's
no water! My Cod
But Cory had dashed through the
opening and was running like hare.
They were all dumfounded for mo-
ment. Then cheer broke from them
when they realized what he was doing
"a cheer in which dying men Joined.
Throw it away! Now! Throw it,"
yelled the doctor after him.
Still he ran. The music of what he
knew was their applause rang in his
ears. Nothing had ever sounded SO
him family of his achievements in the
football field, when the crowd roared
their approval. The ball he carried
now was heavier, but the applause
only he knew what it meant to him.
and he clutched the destructive missile
like a child hugging doll. He fell
inclined to kiss it. If he lived he
would be a man and a comrade again.
If not-but he ran on.
Some one has wisely said that it re-
quires often but the turn of a straw
to make coward hero. or hero 9
coward. Cory was now a man again
The paralysis of panic that
had seized him few hours ago and
had frozen his heart existed now only
as hideous dream. Another ten
yards-he was quite fifty from the
tent. He heard them urging him to
throw it. A few yards more, then with
tremendous effort he hurled it from
him. Instantly there was an explo'
sion. and Cory fell on his face.
poor chap! He is done for,
doubt, said the doctor, as several
raced forward, followed by a number
| of wounded, who limped in pain.
They knelt by his poor shattered
body. The sergeant, his old tormentor
regardless of his own wounds, had
been among the first who rushed to hi.
assistance.
Cory raised the only hand left him.
which the N. c. o. clasped murmurina
something about forgiveness. A smile
Of exultation played about his com.
rade's face for a moment. then the
film of death gathered over his eyes
He tried to speak. but no words came
in obedience to the moving of his lips
for his soul had taken Its flight to that
| land where brave shirts are at rest
Mainly About People.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Plucking the Poultere..

"You have some fine turkeys this
morning." said the schoolmaster to the
ponlterey.
eyes, Sir; all fresh from Norfolk to-
day."
what is the price?"
"You can take you: choice, sir. I
have them at all prices.''
We'll, want to give my boys a
treat, but don't want them to be too
tender. There are dozen here. Pick
out four of the toughest"
The poulterer obeyed.
Here, sir, you have four of the
toughest birds in my shop"
''Thank you," said the schoolmaster,
'I'll take the other eight!'-Tid-Bits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
The way Of tho Tr.n.rr...er.

The lot of the discharged prisoner
is still anything but happy one.
Here is Samuel Seely, released from
the Brooklyn penitentiary after having
served q five years sentence for en-
bezzlement. coming forth with Just
S in his pocket. given to him By the
penitentiary authorities and finding
his former wife divorced and remarked
and his son with another name, which
the courts have permitted him to take
to hide his shame. This leaves the
discharged prisoner all alone in the
world. and with the fates against him.
Boston Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Merely n Good Listener.

Miss Swelltop-Why, goodness gra-
pointed. She can't go to the opera to-
night.
Miss Bluegore-Is she so ill as all
that?
Miss swelltop-Oh, no; it is just a
nervous affection Of the throat. Shes;
not really ill.
Miss Bluegore-Why can't she go,
then?
Miss Swelltop-Why, goodness gra-
cious! She can't speak above whis-
per.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
This new bin ding Irvine
will 1No r,10 ooG1 nm o.,yn I>vy

This new bin ding Irvine
will be placed on sale by
us May 25th. and will be
sold until this lot is gone
at 97s cents for stand
ard. and liz cents for
Manila Mixed. In order
ing this Irvine order az
No. 81 New STANDARD
Irvine at 97s cents ana
No. ~ Manila Mixed at
I1B cents.
T.le only reason that we
could posi- bly, obtain this
Irvine was that a party
needed spot cash. We had
no expectation OF being
able to get any Irvine at
anything like this price,
for II you will just think
OF it a minute. 1t is u of q
cent less than our farmer
friends paid for Irvine to
the Penitentiary people a
few weeks ago. We al.
ways believe when we get
a bargain in dividing it
with our friends and Gus
toners, feeling that when
they feel that we are al
ways willing to treat them
right and give them the
benefit OF our Que basis
on which We do business,
namely large sales and
small profits, that they
will appreciate 1T and In
the end We will make more
by favOring them with
something OF this kind
than we would by charg.
ing them the regular mar
ket value. Consequently
we divide this profit with
you and Will simply soy
that whom this Irvine Is
out yOn can rest assured
that we will try To make
you Is low prices as possi-
bio, bAt nevertheless. we
would su9gest that ;yon get
your order 10 ut onoe for any
pAlt that you may want OF
this lot. We will be able TO
ship by tho hrst of next week,
- the twlne reaches us by
TN. RoDERTs'
SUPPLY HOUSE,
Minneapolis.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
A MOMENT OF TERROR.

A MOMENT OF TERROR.
done seemed to rise up and strike him
full in the face. He sank down again
with a choking sob. He clutched the
earth with his hands. as men do when
struck down in battle with mortal
wound. 1t was a burning hot day
the wounded were suffering terribly
from the intense heat4but he shivered
with cold. Outside the shells were
screaming. while now and again came
the subdued but harsh growl of the
smaller arms. 1t seemed as if a thou
sand voices were shouting at him and
reproaching him for his cowardice.
Then human voice Joined in the wild
orchestra.
"You bloomin' cur. Call yourself a
man."
1t was the stern sergeant of his COM
pany, who had been brought in wound
ed in three places before he had given
up. His face was gray with the pain
he was enduring, but he must needs
give vent to his disgust at such pusil-
lanimity. A contemptuous smile play
ed about his bloodless lips.
II call it gettin' money under false
pretenses. You're clothed and stuffed
with the best O. everything the coun-
try can send out, includin' briar pipe
and baccy, and then yer go and-Pah!"
and he broke off. Il couldn't hev be-
lieved it O. any man in the whole
bloomin' company"
He stopped because the pain of his
wounds became SO great, and he bit
hard the piece of Cavendish he had in
his mouth to stifle groan, but other
men took up the cue.
No agony of the battlefield could
equal what Private Cory was now en-
during. He Quivered as if acted upon
by some powerful electric current, but
he made no answer to their taunts, and
continued to lie with his face turned
to the ground. He tried to reconstruct
the wreck of his manhood. but his
brain was still in a whirl, and those
.shrieking shells outside still seemed
to be telling the world that he was a
miserable coward,
"A man was handing round some
broth. He had been hours without
food, and the savory odor caused a
craving hunger to take possession OF
him. "A pannikin full was being pass
ed. .from which men took drink, their
expectant comrades looking on with
eager, wistful eyes. Cory raised his
head, hoping his turn had come, but
he was Immediately greeted with a
storm of curses that caused him to
drop it again. Fool that he was to
expect it. He might have known.
At that moment the doctor came up.
"Give Cory some of that soup. Hold
.up. my lad" he said, not unkindly;
.'you may make "a soldier yet. Drink
this" and he handed him the tin YES
sci.
"He is q broth of boy" shouted a
man, and this poor joke was greeted
with laughter even by those who knew
they had but q few hours to live.
Cory sat up. The soap seemed to put
life into him. and he ceased to shiver.
He was barely out of his teens. but
his face, in its ,ashy grayness, looked
more like that of a man who had
passed his prime.
"Feelin' bit better now?" began
the sergeant.
He'll run for 1t as soon as he's
able" remarked the other. "Whew!
listen!" he broke on. as shell sx-
ploded Jus. odtside. "They seem to
have rot the range OF Nv now. Nice
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
The Making Of q Hero

Perhaps it would never have hap
pened had comrade given him q
word Of encouragement. But the men
were too intent on the grim work be-
fore them, SO. in the hail of lead, when
Private Cory dropped to the ground
1t was generally understood that bull
let had knocked. him over. Such,
however, was not the case. as the am
bulance corps, following. in the rear,
soon discovered. He had merely faint
ed from fright. ~.
The doctor turned over the SILVER
ing bit of humanity to look for the
wound, found none. and smiled. Cases
of this kind were not unknown to him.
Poor fellow" he murmured. Let
him remain with the rest"
mo, he is not hurt at ALL" he said
to one OF his assistants. His wound
will come afterwards when he RECEIVERS
from that faint. and God help him,
then. There is no bullet wound that
will give him the agony that is before
him"
Shall throw bucket of water
over MIN, S1r?" asked man with a
blood-statned bandage around his
head, but sufficient of his face left un-
covered to show his intense disgust at
his comrade.
mo, you must not disturb him." was
the curt answer, and he turned to give
his attention to the burdens which the
stretchers were now quickly deposit
ing in the improvised hospital.
Poor lad" he unused. as he bent
over his work, II must give him a
word of encouragement when he comes
round"
But when, later on, Private Cory
staggered to his feet, the kindly doc
tor was too busy to notice him. He
looked wonderingly around the tent
Then the remembrance of what he had
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
The Sage of HawyilIe.

1 says to Ez Barker: ''Ez," 1 says,
''you're the honestest man l ever Saw"
YES" says Ez, II want to be honest
an stay pore, SOS fellcrs'll stand
aroun' after I'm gone an say, Pore
EZ. he never accomplished nuthin'.'"
There is no better way to prove to q
low bred Teller that he raley is low
bred as to keep up yer good manners
when you have to be with him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
B,nder rw,ne at Low Prices.

If you want special inside price on binder
Irvine, either Sisal, Standard or Manila, cut
this notice out and mail to SEARS, RoEDUcK
g. Co. Binder Irvine Department., Chicago,
stating about how much Irvine you will require
and how soon you will want it, and they will
save you money by quoting you price that
will either secure your order or compel the
party who supplies you to sell to you at q lower
price than he otherwise would.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Almost Human.

"Oh, Georgew tearfully exclaimed
his wife, meeting him at the door.
THAT parrot you brought home the
ether dayw
whats the matter with him?" asked
Mr.. Ferguson.
II don't know. He won't tell me.
When 1 ask him what the trouble is
he just swears dreadfully.'' -Chicago
Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
An Alluring Profession

'"That boy of mine is a queer one.
He reads every item he, can find re-
garGing the Senator Clark bribery
case"
"Yes?"
"And now he says he has deter.
mined to grow up and be state legis-
lator. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
High Death Rate in Mexico.

Last year the death rate in the City
of New Mexico was nearly Al per 1000,
about the same as that of Bombay. 1t
is expected that the opening of a new
drainage system which is to take place
soon,, will cut down the death rate one
half.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Didn't Seem Hazardous

Ma-If you go out this afternoon,
Bonnie, want you to promise me that
you won't go near Harry Gilpin's; he's
got the measles, and I'm afraid he
might give them to you.
Bennie-No danger, ma. He was
never known to give anybody any
thing.-Boston Courier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Rather Coufusing.

Bilkins- There comes links. He's
a hateful fellow.
Wilkins-Is he one Of those miser-
able, l0w-down dead-beats who are> q.
ways borrowing money?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
No Work for Him.

"Madam," he said, suppliantly
"would you be willing to help a man
who cannot find anything to do in his
legitimate businessy'
II might" replied the benevolent
creature. by the way, what is your
business?''
I'm calamity-howler, ma'am.''-
Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
He knew.

The young teacher had just given
him one of those. musty readings in
Roman literature
"Now, Samuel she said, encourag-
ingly, to the smallest lad, ''tell us
what followed the burning of Rome?'
"All de insurance companies busted"
rejoined Samuel, with startling
pronptness.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Natural Instinct,

Kentucky Father-Wifey, wiley, come
here and see the baby.
Kentucky Mother-What is it?
Kentucky Father-Watch him hold
the rattle just like 4S-caliber.-Syra-
cuse Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
PATENTS.
List Of Patents Issued Last Week
Northwestern Inventors.

Northwestern Inventors.
Charles Gristadore, st. Paul, Mimi,
box pressing machine; Jacob Danz, Sr.
st. Paul, Mimi, pail; Albert J. Keck
st. Paul, Mimi, magazine pencil
Henry Keller. Sank Center, MINI
thresher; Darius Payne. Minneapolis
Mimi, salter; Joseph Perrin. Lords
burg, N. D., cultivator; Willard Il. Pot
ter and Fl, ]. Minar, Austin, Mimi,
wheelbarrow; Ed Skaar, Kenyon
Mimi, automatic wagon brake.
Merwin, Lothrop & johnson. Patent Attor.
peys. oil & 012 Pioneer Press Bldg. st. Pau
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Why does the average person havs
. natural Inclination to say no "don1
it"7-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

for all affections of the throat and lungs.-WM
o. ENDsLEY. Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Indigestion is bad companion. Get rid of it
by chewing bar of Adams Pepsin Tutti Frutti
after each meal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Send for "Choice Recipes"
nailed free. Mention this paper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Hon. W. V. Sullivan, U. s. Senator frol
M{ooiqRippi

Hon. w. V. Sullivan, U. s. Senator from
Mississippi.
Hon. w. V. Sullivan, United States
Senator from Mississippi. in letter
recently written to DR.. Hartman from
Oxford, Miss, says the following:
For some time l have been a sui.
ferer from catarrh in its most incipient
stage, so much so that l became alarm
ed as to my general health. But, hear
ing Of Pe-ru-na as a good remedy, I
gave it fair trial and soon began to
improve. Its effects were distinctly
beneficial, removing the annoying
symptoms, and was particularly good
as tonic.
II take pleasure in recommending
your great national catarrh cure, Pc
ru-na, as the best I have ever tried"
wv. v. Sullivan"
Peruna cures catarrh wherever lo-
Gated. Peruna has no substitutes-no
rivals. Insist upon having Peruna.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co..
Columbus, o., for free book on ca
tarrh
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Keep looking young and save your hair, its color
and beauty with PARKER's HAIR BALsAM
H1NDERCoRNs. the best cure for corns 15cts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

It's long street that has no piano
organ turning.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

The goat may take things easy, but
it hasn't soft bunk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Read the Advertisement.

Read the Advertisements.
You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
help you in the way of getting some
excellent bargains. Our advertisers are
reliable; they send what they adver-
tise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Rural Dreamer

a HuraI DreamCr.
"What is your idea of provincial?''
''Well, he is a chap who thinks he
can rig up some way to keep chickens
in a fiat" Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Do Your Feet Ache ans Burn.

Do Your Feet Ache and Bufn3
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot ana
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. 7.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces I'm
dammaton. aays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

DIR. j. III. nINDLAUB. Specialize.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, N. ID.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Some musical aspirants confine them
selves to Il base bawl.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Angels are supposed to have wings
witt cut being Tightly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
Of-HRn6 GueSs.

"Uncle Aleck, what is a piano recit-
al?"
well, one woman pounds the piano
and all the rest talk. Detroit Free
Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

FITS Permanently Cured No ts or nervousness after
hrst days use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
In r. H. RLNE Ltd. sSl Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Is the colored beauty's complexion
what you would call chocolate-creamy:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07
An Old Question Settled.

is man lnHuenced more by lered-
ity OF by environments
''Humph! If heredity brings man
money he can make his own environ
ment. "-Chicago Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-06-07

Failing OF the Hair
is caused by dandruf Coke Dandruff Cure
will stop it or money refunded. sl.O0.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-08
SNOHOMISH IS REPUBLICAN


Judge T.. c. Whitney, of Everett. arriv-
ed in the city yesterday. en- route 10
Dun2encss. where he VIII he thu principal
speaker tonight at the firsf big Repub-
lican rally In Clallam c,ln,y this cam
paign. Later N the week he viii speak
M Sequim, Port Angeles ami Port Cres-
cent.
Judge Whitney. who was In former
years a leading Democrat. but is now
an equally earnest worker In the Re-
publican cause, confirms the general be-
lief that Snohomish county il certain to
roll up a handsome Republican majority
For the past two weeks | have been
engaged In campaigning In the central
part of Snohomish county, and every
where have I found the tide in favor
OF the Republican ticket becoming strong
er and stronger" said Judge Whitney
yesterday. II have lived In that county
since 1891 and know nearly everybody.
During my campaigning | met many OF
my old friends personally. and had n good
opportunity to Judge OF their political
feelings. Many old-tme Populsts and
Democrats, apparently feeling confidence
In me from my long service with them
came TO me and told me that this year.
for the first time in their lives, they
would vote the Republican ticket They
are people who were formerly active par
tisans. but are this year taking no part.
although their minds are fully MADE up
TO vote right.
Senator Frink will. believe, run FAR
ahead of the ticket In Snonnm;sh coun-
ty There are many substantial Demo-
Gratis and popuiists who have no use for
John r. Rogers, and greatly admire the
sterling character OF Mr. Fink"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-08
COMES 5000 MILES ALONE.
Little TriIby McBeth, Years Old.
Arrives From Texas-Compictes
Journey without n Mishap.

Little Trilby McBeth, Care Of Miss
Annie McBeth Falrhsven. Washington. Z"
were the words which were responsible
for the successful completion 81 a 1000
mile journey which was practically end
ed last night. when the Northern Pa
cinc train from Portland arrived a. the
local depot. bearing as a passenger a
child who = not YET years 81 age but
who had traversed the continent from
Austin Tex. to Seattle tn n passenger
coach with nothing 20 make her dessi-
nation and identify known save a sIsp nf
paper attached 20 her dress on which
were Inscribed the words quoted
According 20 the story little Triiby told
TO Police Matron Taylor in whose charge
she was placed upon her arrival, the lit
tie one, who Il exceptionally precoctous
isft Austin, Tex, seven days age, bound
for Fairhaven. where her aunt resides
The child seated IN a big chair at po-
lice headquarters. holding fast 70 a big
stick az candy bought for her by De-
tecfiNe Freeman. and surrounded By a
group q admirers, related In n simple
thnaeh perfectly inteihEihle manner the
circumstance leading up so ard the err
perienecs encountered upon her a.noo-Fniie
Journey.
MY mamma f. not good 70 me- saiA
she, and my EramGmamma q sending
me O. ms auntie Grandmamma put ma
on the train AZ AnstiH Tex, and told me
rot 90 ief any body take this piece ~
paper on ms drcss-it tells whsrs I am
goinE-excapt the man with brass but
Was waiting for train a bal man carn@
along and took my clothes, they were
died IN g bundle Yes ny papa is WING
bui ~ dont Nant mamma 90 have me
SO BE- told M grandma o send me 10
nv auntlr
Here utue Triihy demonstrated with a
ne per reporter who tried % examine
the slip - paper attached 10 her dress
bat upon being assured that a would be
replaced she Yielded 40 the pvgcinne wrft-
Ing which WAS responsible FOR her sass
arrival after a Journey - 500 uilcs
= have a letter IN my stocking too =
resumed the Nifis traveller Grandma
put u there and told me 70 give {, %
ms auutie-r DON'T know where she lives
Il tells on fhis paper No my para
was not Va thr big aao8. u fldn't come
20 our home; but lots 81 folks we're
drowned
Tho chnd. thoroughly exhausted from
the fatigue ~ her long journey began
20 nod. and Mafron Tavlar removed Ae-
% her home near police headquarte-s
whore 20 vas arranged she should spend
ihe n,aht before rvsumirE her tourney %
Fairhaveu-