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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-05
. Additional Local.

Log Cabin maple syrup fo- $1.17 per
gallon at Kelly's.
Pickle goods have advanced away up
We bought before the advance. Want
any pickles. Parsons.
Go to the M. E. church tomorrow
night and hear the concert by Park
River local talent. Every one of them
are artists.
Major Fleming, a prominent high de-
gree Mason from Fargo, came in on yes
terday's noon train toinstitute the Lodge
of Perfection which enables the Masonic
brethren of Langdon to confer work up
10 the 17th degree.
Robert Gadbois, carpenter who 1T
will be remembered worked on Judge
Dorval's new house on the hill some
years ago while trying to secure ninety
day divorce, is reported as being in Jail
at Winnipeg awaiting trial for horse
stealing at the instance Of parties living
over in Manitoba
Cavalier county ranks second among
the counties of the state with a list of
thirty three post offices within it's bound
aries. The latest new office to be opened
is Rosehill, located in Gordon township
and the DEMOCRAT goes to Rosehill as
as we'll as the rest of 'em. Cass is the
only county that can boast of more post
Offices than Cavalier. This fact is some
thing worth remembering.
A good macintosh for So. so at G. j.
Kellys.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-05
SCOTLAND AND THE SCOTCH
DR.. Meldrum's Lecture Last Might Was an
Immense Success.

Last night DR.. A. B. Meldrum of st.
Paul, lectured at the Donovan Hall
under the auspices of the Presbyterian
church on "Scotland and the Scotch"
1t was delightful treat and the audience
although not SO large as might have
been desired, thoroughly enjoyed it from
beginning to end-especially those of
Scotch birth or descent Preceding the
lecture DR.. F. s. Smith sang "Coming
Thro, the Rye" which put The audience
in shape for what was to follow. The
speaker was introduced by Rev. Dougan
and Won the attention and good will of
every hearer from the start by quantity
demonstrating the impossibility of
Scotchman's love for his native heath
detracting from his love for America, the
land of his adoption. His description of
Edinburgh was thrilling and its COM
parison with the less historic ana more
cosmopolitan Glasgow was brought out in
a strong contrast. DR.. Meldrnm embel-
lished his lecture with host of stories
that kept his hearers convulsed with
mirth and laughter for fully two hours.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-05
MONTHLY REPORT.
Condition of Langdon Schools for the
Month of March.

Belowis given the report of attendance
and work done in the Langdon public
schools for the month ending Friday
March 30, 1900:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-05
TOTAL VOTE CAST.

Fremont school township officers
have engaged the following teachers for
their schools for the ensuing sunmer
terms: No. /, Miss Edna Burley, Of
Walhalla; No 2, Miss Robertson, OF
Aberdeen, s. D.; No. 8. Miss F. Por-
ter, OF Elm Point; No. 4Miss Rose Porter
Of Beaulieu; No. S. Miss Emma vigness
and No. 6. Miss Ethel Hazsard. OF Elm
Point The names Of al, OF at least
the most Of them, are familiar to our
readers. and We bsl,sve that they will
give satislaetion TO the patrsos Of the
schools. -Walhalla Nountsinssr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-05
FIRST GUN FIRED.
Cavalier County's Political Campaign Got
Started This Week.

The first political gun of the years
campaign was fred at the independent
county convention held in this city
Monday afternoon. The convention
was opened promptly at two O'Clock as
per call published in the county papers.
Attorney Doughty was named as chair
man and Auditor Work secretary of the
temporary organization. When called
to order the delegates had only begun to
assemble and after a committee on
credentials had been named recess
of an hour was taken to gather up the
proxies and delegates. On reconvening
the committees report gave the right
to seats in the convention to the follow
ing: Thos. Dunfoad and Alex Stewart,
for Harvey; Fred Searles and H. B.
Doughty, for Langdon; Frank Wright
son, for Easily and W. E. DeLong, for
Alma. The representation of other
townships being duly looked after and
no contests reported the convention next
took steps toward making the temporary
organization permanent after which the
selecting of delegates to attend the state
convention ut Grand Forks was taken up.
The five named by the convention
being n. B. Doughty, Robt Fleming,
Thos. Dunford, Robt Work and w.
E. DeLong.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-05
The Mayors Thanks.

I-desire to extend my thanks to those
who gave me their support in the cleo
tion of Monday and invite every citizen
OF Langdon to cooperate with myself
and the council in working for the well
fare and progress Of our city. NY best
efforts will be directed to Langdon's
intsrssts aud shall b thankful tor the
suegsstions Of asyons aleug that line.
!. NcpxAu,.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-05
"REPEATER." !"
That Beautiful Black Percheron Stallion.
Nos. 1901, (41ee7.l

NOS: 1901, (4I997.)
He is thoroughbred French Perch
eron, imported from France, stands 161195
hands high, has a completely formed
body, excellent feet, fine action and a
mild temper. He has ninety-nine points
out of a possible hundred. Stock raisers
by looking at him will be easily convinced
that he's good enough for anyone to use.
His route for this season is as follows:
Monday noon at Andrew Petersons, night
at John Witzels; Tuesday noon at WI.
Drury's. night at Alex McIntosh's; We'd
nesday noon at John Rylance's, night at
Isaac Ullyots: Thursday night at the
owners stable. Friday in Dresden and
Saturday at Kelly's barn in Langdor.
Route continued during season weather
permitting.
DUNCAN McEwAN, Owner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
wsAr ONE WOMAN THINKS

WHAT ONE WOMAN THINKS.
The song Of life sounds best arranged
u duet.
Don't fret about the weather. There
gill be snow enough 10 shovel next win
ter.
Happy Ia the man xho IL sure there 1.
one WOMAN who has unlimited faith 10
What he eau accomplish.
The highest compliment that can be
paid . Chinese woman IL 10 ask her sge,
and when she tells IL, remark that che
really looks much older.
A man may have opinions OF bic own
about the ideal woman, but when II
comes 10 marrying. q plain, everyday
girl IL apt TO know more about good
housekeeping.
There IL scarcely any place that cannot
be oiled We should be thankful IL We
live ourselves into the lives Of other
people so successfully that we leave &
gap for little while.
IL Is always easier to end letter than
to begin.
Why Is 1t that common sense Is often
so uncommon?
Some peoples idea Of charity is giving
away what they do not want them
selves.
Brain workers, according to statistics
which have been published recently, are
long-lived.
No msn has right to boast OF his
superiority over woman until he has
learned to darn his own stockings.
There Is only one being on earth more
wesrisome than the young woman who
prides herself on being able to do moth
Ing, and that IL the one who thinks that
she can do everythiug.-Exchsnge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23


svanity, vanity. al b vanityv' saith
the preacher. Which Ii usually inter-
preted to mean. All women are vani-
ty." In point Of fact, the observant
are agreed that there Ii NO sex In vani-
", more than In mind. An elevator at
tendant not long ago glanced disgust
edly ut a man who during long trip
up ten or more stories occupied the en-
tire time at the mirror. He curled the
ends Of his mustache, arranged his tie,
adjusted his hat at more becoming
angle and was altogether so absorbed
that he was carried beyond his destina.
ton and had to walk down flight OF
stairs.
Said the elevator man to a woman In
the car: They say that woman can't
go by n looking glass without looking
at herself. but as far as can see she
amt In Il with the men. A woman
never gets chance to look In that
glass. for the men keep It busy oil the
time"
The man who carries tiny comb or
brush In his pocket for use In public
places Is by no means exceptional. He
may be seen on the cable cars, the IT,
and In elevators brushing his mustache
and eyebrows with az much care as q
woman could give to the arrangement
Of her curly front locks blown into dis
order by the wind. OF course neatness
is commendable. but there Is always
touch Of the ludicrous In a mans TAX
ing the little case from his pocket ex-
tracing the comb and coaxing his hir-
suite adornments into more becoming
curve.-New York Tribune
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
KEEP TIE HALO.

Just what Is to be done with the greal
army OF female bread winners that per
force crowd the evening cars IL still 9
query. Men complain that we DOM
even thank them when they give ar
their seats. Well, we can't thank coat
tail and pair Of heels, and so often meu
turn away as II afraid we would Offer
them thanks they do not want. II a man
relinQuishes his seat be should do 1t with
q show of willingness or not at all, for
avors can lose their benefit through the
air with which they are rendered.
We know there are women disgusting
" selfish on board car, but II men offer
their places cannot understand women
accepting the favor ~ their rights. The
reason for this courtesy Is that the man.
ly spirit IL still clutching ct the cbivslry
OF the past-that chivalry which gave 70
woman an inde6nable halo OF goodness,
unselfshness and truth. We certainly
should strive to keep the halo, and not
dissipate IL by rudely Wrestling from
men what they are willing to give Us for
smile and "thank you."-Pittsburg
Dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
The raws.

On the west coast u Africa the ma
lives call the raspberry yaw. IL hap
Pens that one Of the pleasing diseases
that come out from that quarter Of the
globe Is characterized by dusky red
spots that appear on the body and soon
grow into ulcers about the size and
looks OF the raspberry. SO this disease
is called the yaws. IL 10 contagious
and downright disagreenble. White
sailors bring II back with them To their
own discomfort and the disgust OK
those at home. Yaws prevails also In
the FIJI islands and In Samoa. but In
these two places children mainly are
attacked. and the natives regard the
disease In the same light as civilized
persons look at measles-almost Ger
tainty to have and the sooner over
with the better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

The pope has three special rings
for his use. The frst Is generally
rather a plain gold one. with an intagl
10 or cameo ornament. This is called
the papal ring. The second one, called
the pontiHcal ring. because used only
when the pope certificates or ofhciates
at grand ceremonies, Is an exceedingly
precious one. The one worn on These
occasions by Plus IN was made during
the reign OF Plus VII. whose name Is
cut ON the inside. IL II Of the puresi
gold. Of remarkably fine workmanship
set with n very large oblong diamond
II cost $1,000 francs fi.250D and has Z
contrivance on the inside by which II
can be made larger OF smaller 20 n'
the wearer's finger.
The fsherman's ring. - called be
cause II has a figure Of st. Peter In q
bark throwing his net into the sea. Il q
plain gold ring with an oval face. bear
,ng the name Of the r.igning pope en-
grsyed round and above tbs ngure Of
the apostle. The ring weighs II,
ounces. 10 was nrst a private and not
an Official ring. though u has been
used In the latter way since the az
tenth century and n now the Official
seal Of the popes and the FIRST among
the relgns. Golden Penny.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
Like n Man,

Soon after the conscript law was
passed by the Confederate congress
Captain Slack was appointed enrolling
officer for the parish Of Claiborne. with
orders to have Its provisions duly exc
cuted. His manner Of execution was
the reverse OF that suggested by his
name and created a lively sensation
among the bomb proofs" who. find
Ing the pointed arguments Of his mus
kets irresistible. moved rapidly and in
a right line toward the front. Not long
after his arrival my sister had occasion
10 visit AZ old lady whose son was no.
toriously OF the peace persuasion. She
soon missed his familiar presence. and
the following conversation occurred:
Mrs. -. where is Johnr'
"Gone to fight for his country. child"
Indeed. I thought he was one OF
the exempts."
"Lor. honey, Cappin Slack don't
know no exempts. The other day sec
his men a-gnllopin down the road.
hollered to John they war comm and
told him the chImbly was good place.
'Twasn't no use. though. for they found
him quicker than cat does mouse"
"Well. Mrs. -. what did John dor
dor Why. he came down and list.
ed like man."-Lost Cause.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
pnAsrs or outF STORMS.

~ Was the signal oflicer ct Indlanola,
Texas In September, 1878, when that
fearful West india storm devastated The
Florida coast, came around the Gulf and
destroyed many towns 10, Texas," says
Charles Howard. special agent OF the
Census Bureau Of Warrington, D. U,
recently. 1.-THE wind had been blowing
1t the rate Of eighty-two miles an hour
for two days, aud the water WAS twelve
feet deep all over the city when the big
blow came. The signal service station
Was the highest building In the city, and
when the storm was over, although bad
ly undermined by the waves, Il was the
only Inhabited building In town LETT
standing.
"This ID the strange part Of the story,
% Il illustrates another Of the peculiar.
tiles Of those gulf wind storms - well
a. explains why our house was not
washed away with the rest. For forty
eight hours the area OF tie low barom-
eter had centred over Indianola, and the
worst was looked for. The gale had
driven the waters from the bay through
the town until II seemed - II there was
no chance for escape. We determined TO
stick by our instruments, however, a.
long ss the building did not 90 to pieces.
In case that It became absolutely neces-
sary TO leave, we had made raft out OF
six bales Of cotton, so that escape might
be possible. The wind was coming
from the southeast, and the last record
taken before the Instruments on the
towers were carried away indicated =
velocity of almost 100 miles an hour.
Schooners from the bay were carried
right through the business part OF the
town, and left high and dry on farm
land five miles away.
VI remember that M l watched the
barometer 90 down and down, thought
that the end would come before long.
This thing had been going on for forty
eight hours, with no let-up. As q mat
ter OF precsutiou, we had braced the
signal station against the wind
and waves coming from the southeast,
30 felt more secure than would have
been the case otherwise. Suddenly, A.
the barometer dropped to 1874, there
was dead calm, which came with a
suddenness which was startling. The
thought struck me that this meant that
the wind would shift. so We went out
and reversed the braces, putting them
on the other side.
"A minute later the gale came on
again In all It's fury, but this time from
the northwest Instead OF the southeast.
In six hours time the water that had
been flooding the town for two days had
been forced back. and the few houses
that had not been carried away by the
lnrushing torrent were swept away by
the receding waters. Some 800 persons
were drowned out Of . population OF
400. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

Exposure to sudden climatic change
produces cold In the head aud catarrh b
apt to follow. Provided with Ely's
Cream you are armed against Nasal
Catarrh. Price 30 cents ct druggists or
Ely Brothers, IS Warren 6treet, New
York, will mail Il. The Balm cures
without pain, does not irrltste or cause
sneesinG. Il spreads itself over "A irfi-
tsted and angry surface. relieving imme-
diately The painful innAnnation,
elsanses and cnrss. Cream 1sln Quiokly
cures ~ cold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

NY little West End friend came home
from Sunday School yesterday ia very
thoughtful mood. he sat beside biz
mother nervously crushing his lesson
paper, and then said, "Ssy, mamma.
don't you think I've been pretty good
boy since | started TO 60 to Sunday
Sehool?" "Yes, my boy, certainly"
Don't you think am good enough to
he trusted now all right?'' ''Of course
do, why do you ask?" "Oh, nothin'.
only l Was just wondering why you kept
the cookies locked up the same as you
did before went to Sunday School At
ALL"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

you have good deal OF assurance
TO come 10 me for charity" said the
man Of the house. with your face all
bunged up from lighting. You're moth
Ing but bruiserr
mo. sir" replied the seedy vagrant
who was not wanting In spirit. The
other Teller wuz the bruiser. I'm the
bruisee. Chicago Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

Reports show that over fifteen hun.
dred lives have been saved through the
use Of One Minute Cough Cure. Most
Of these were cases OF grippe, Group,
asthma, wbooping cough, bronchitis
and pneumonia. Its esrly use prevents
consumption. +. A. Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Williamson & Kimbsll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
Breaking the News.

Jackson-See here, JimsOn. that con-
founded dog Of yours kept up . contin-
ual howl under my window till 8 O'Clock
this morning!
Jimson (firmly)-It wasn't my dog.
sir!
Jackson-I'm glad to hear that. old
man. because I hated to ask You to
bury the body. To whom did you sell
him ?-Brooklyn Life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

She Had. "Ah!" said the young man
with the little bald spot on the crown Of
bis head, "your life has BEEN . calm,
emotionless one. You have never been
In the grasp Of On overmsstering passion
that has seized you BY the heart strings
and held you quivering." "Surely !
have!" she replied wouderingly. ~ am
learning 70 play golf!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
One Woman's Treasure.

I read In one Of the "tit-bit" papers
that lone good lady Is said to treasure
still the founce of q dress" which the
late Duke Of Coburg accidentally trod
on and tore" when on ceremonial
visit to Lerwick. N. B.. In 1882. One
thinks ut once Of Caiverley's lines:
4 ciod--s piece OF orange peel
Tie end OF dgH-
When trod on by q psiBcely heel.
How beautiful they are!
London Academy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

All for the Best. "They say that
women have . very deficient sense OF
humor," remarked Willie Wilmington.
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. Sand
perhaps It IL just as well. II we hsd too
much liberalization 10 such mstters We
couldn't smile at 30 many well-mesnt
masculine efforts to be funny"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

We admire the independence Of q
western poet who says In a preface to
his volume: IF the critics don't like
this book. wish to say to them that |
do. II they tear II to tatters, shall
pick up the pieces and embark In the
plastering business. am here to stay,
and you bet I've made up my mind to
it."-Atlanta Constitution.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

In northern China hot water peddlers
90 about with q whistling kettle. the
whistle announcing that the water Is
at boiling point. When they hear the
whistle. the people run with their tea
pots and buy enough hot water for
thsir days -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23


No 2S1.-Numericsl Enigma: Eliza
beth.
No. 2S2.-Can You Tell? He is max
ing u banquet thank VET.
No. 2S3.-Concealed Central Acrostic
Centrals-Yorick. l. Maybe. 2. Aroma
3. Verse. L. Olive. 3. Raced. q. Maker
No. 2Si.-Riddle: Kids.
No. 2S5.-0ne Word Puzzle: Pan.
No. 2S5.-Trisngles: |. l. Strain. .
Train. 3. Rain. 4. Ain. .. In. q. n
III. l. Story. 2. Tare. 3. Ore. I. Re
5. Y.
No. 2SI.-Six Letters: Lesson.
No. 2SS.-Birds of America: l. Hum
ming bird. . Chimney swift. 3. Oyster
catcher. 4. Prairie warbler. 5. Summer
tanagrr q. Night heron. I. Robin red
breast.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
THE HOME INTEREST OF CHILDREN

Ihe HUME tNteheSi VI CniIUneN
PROFESSIONALLY children are the clear.
est facts on which We build our social
structure Of the future, but Il should be
held automatic ln al such social reform
work that the home idea Il inseparable
from every problem into which child LIE
enters. Separate child's interests from
his homo, no matter how vretched bio
home. no matter how worthy the inter.
est ID considered ID the abstract, and you
have made the poor little individual =
seat Of discord. You have Get him at
odds with the life In which resides bid
origin and support; you have created In
him 4 social tendency that threatens our
political constitutions .-Harper's Bsxar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

Cook" said Mrs. Hostess, solemnly
at the eleventh hour, I'VE have forgot.
ten ell about the entrees" Aud cook
10 her excitement, responded with
"Lor', mum, so we have! IL we amt Z
couple of blunder-headed idiots, may
never"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

All Who suffer from piles will be glad
10 learn that Dewitt's Witch Haze
Salve viii give them instant and perma-
nsut relief. Il will cure eczema and oil
skin aheases. Beware Of counterfeits
p. A. shurtleff d Co., South Paris, VII
liamsor q Kimball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

BY nav system Of regulations the
young ladies Of Batss College viii b
at hor,er 70 thsir gentleman friends
from 10 8 and frcm TO 3 o'clock, bat
twice Ia each week. There are reasons
to believe, however, that the campus
Cupid, always An ene4estic imp, Win
continue % sfsangs ~ owa. schedule.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

Ssnctihed. what" exclaimed the
Chinese, affecting 70 stand aghsst. "You
continue your military operations re-
gArdless OF the sabbath" "Oh, zee"
replied the Powers. "The concert OF
Europe IL sacred concert, don't you
know
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23
ExtAence Of 0enius.

my wife," said Mr.. Smokers, us Z
truly remarkable woman"
I'VE all know that" we said. But
do you wish to specifyT
Eyes. sir. She wrote and sold story
the other day. and she spent only once
the money she expected to receive for
it"-Harper's Bazaar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

Perfectly Healthy people have pure,
rich, warm, nourishing blood, good
appetite and good digestion. Hoods SAr-
sApsrills gives these, and thus II make.
people healthy and keeps them 90. Get
Hoods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

Ethel-when = man talks ell by him
self, THAT 10 cslledf Msmms-Why,
that's called . monologue. Ethel-oh,
| see. when the Cat gets 10 talking on
the back fence, that's . catalogue, isn''
n,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

'Of all the fool things" said the
farmer YEARLY. ''the advice to make
hay while the sun shines Is the worst.
Why, when the sun shines it'll make
hay Itself" Chicago Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

A boon 10 travellers. DIR. Fowler's
Extract OF Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery. disrrh9a, sesslekness, psu-
sea. Pleasant 20 take. Acts promptly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

A horsele.. cabs q charming thing.
But IL she bad her ehoiee
The prims donna'd always choose
To have a ho4rsesexs VOICE.
-Harper's BaIar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

at was almost = miracle. Burdock
Blood Bltiers cured me OF = terrible
breaking out oil over the BODY. lam
very grateful" Miss Julls Filbridge,
West Cornell, Conn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

Shelf you love me 90 much Why
don't you prove Il BY some act Of c0uf-
age? He-Great Scott! haven't I bsen
hanging around for two hours when you
were playing golf:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-23

In the Darkest South. "But there wss
no evidence against the man who vas
lvnched," protested the stranger. "No
evideneey" said the citizen. "why, he
Was black a. the ace % spades, :"