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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-03-03
WASHING H FACE.
Instead of Using Water After n Walk
Ladies Should Battle with
LRIt virginia..


Many skins will not stand constant
washing, a practice which indeed
tendsto coarsen the complexion. Thor.
ough washing once a day is sufficient
for most women, and is far prefer
able to partial and careless additions
morning, noon and night. Instead OF
cleansing the face in water when com.
ing in from a walk. or when one feels
that a wash would be refreshing, it
is a capital thing to battle it with lait
virginia.. 1t is an excellent purifier,
easily made and harmless. 1t is,
moreover, delightfully."- refreshing. ]
give the recipe: Rose, orange flower,
or elder flower water, one pint; sim.
pie tincture of benzoin, two ounces;
tincture Of myrrh, ten drops; gylcer-
inc, ten drops. Place the rOse wa
ter in a bowl, and while stirring it,
with a glass or porcelain spoon, add
drop by drop the benzoin, then the
myrrh and ~glycertne.
Be sure you get the simple t~incture
of benzoin, as the compound t%incture
contains other ingredients quite un-
suited to the purpose. Some skins will
not stand g~lycerine. If this is the
case with yours, all that need be done
is to omit it from the emulsion. Never
use pure gIycerine to the skin of the
face, as it tends to induce hairy
growth.
The lait virginia. should be ap-
piled with a soft rag, and is often
surprised at the amount of dirt, un-
suspected because u~ndetected, which
is brought away.-Philadelphia Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-03-03
JUST THEIR WAY.
How nm Awful Tragedy was AvcFted
at a Critical Moment when
bad Men Met.


This is the way the affair began: A
small, beetle browed man was coming
down the street with two guns buckled
around him and a necklace made of the
teeth Of grizzly bears around his neck.
A rather OVergrown man with blood
In both eyes, same number of guns and
a bowie knife in his boot leg, was go
ing up the street. They met in front
of the War Whoop saloon.
"Humph!" growled the little man
after looking the big man over.
"Humph!' echoed the big man as he
spat over his shoulder.
'Don't rub agin mei'
"And don't touch me!'
81 know q. fighter when I see onei"
"And You see one right yere!"
"Shoo! Coin out to shoot rabbits p
"No. This ar my day fur shootin'
three meni Little one, don't you start
no avalanchel"
"And mebbe you don't want to start
no cyclone!"
"Humphin
"Humph YOURSELF"
"AlI windi'
"All blow
"What ar We WARM them rabbits
teeth fur?"
"What ar We doin' with that bread
knife in yer bute-Ieg?"
Don't ye git me mad or I'll bury ye.''
"And look out fur me about a mint
beforei"
"Shoo!"
tShoo!'
whats the riot yere!" demanded the
city marshal as he came out of the sa-
loon wiping his mouth on the back OF
his hand.
"T'm goin' to chaw him up!" shouted
the big man.
"He can't even chaw my earl" howled
the little man.
Say, you'll" continued the marshal,
as he pointed one hand up the street
and the other down, "be a-gittin' to
gitl"
And they "humphed" at each other
and got.-N. Y. Sun.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-03-03
low no CLEAN IEWELRY.
To Keep Diamonds Sparkling and
Silver TFinlzets Shining Il Not
a Difficult Task.

Diamonds may be cleaned by brush
ing them with a lather of soap and wa
ter, rubbing them afterwards with eau
de cologne. If well shaken in a bag Of
bran they acquire great brilEancy. Cut
stones should not be wiped after being
washed. Wash in a lather Of white
soap, rinse and put on their faces in
sawdust until quite dry, Opals which
have become dim may be polished by
rubbing them wen with oxide of tin or
with damp putty spread on channels
leather; finish with damp powdered
chalk, also spread on leather Then
Washithe opals with a soft brush in wa
ter and then immersed in the follow
ing: Salt one pine, alum one pint, salt
peter two pints, water four pintss
Leave the silver in this for Eve minutes,
then rinse in cold water and polish with
a leather. They should be kept in sill
yer paper. Oxidized silver can be
cleaned in a quarter Of a pint Of sui
phuric acid, mixed with one quart
of water. Ordinary silver articles may
be kept bright by cleaning them with q
slice of lemon and afterward rinsing
in cold water. Then wash in a lather Of
soap and rinse in hot water, dry with a
soft cloth and polish with a leather.
Nickel should be rubbed with a flannel
dipped in ammonia. Amber may be
rubbed with wet powdered chalk; then
with a little olive oil applied with a fan
mel. Ivory can be whitened with a
solution of peroxide of hydrogen, or
let the articles stand in spirits Of wine
in the sunshine.-Cincinnat CONNER
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-03-03
To PreaerEe Old 49,.

Here is a unique method Of saving
old letters. A youthful brides has
been trying to bring herself to
burning up her love letters. They
had accumulated during the years
of her engagement to such an ex-
tent that to save them all was
out of the question, and to burn them
was out of the question, too. Instead,
she has torn them, painstakingly, into
small bits and changed them into an
embroidered covered pillow. It's a
suggestive idea, and might be util-
lied in preserving all sorts Of old let
ters and manuscripts.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-03-03

Sir Launcelot on his mailed steed
rode up to the great gate Of the castle
and hit it a resounding thwock with
the hilt of his sword.
''What, no, within there" he shout
ed.
"What, no, without there" came the
answering cry.
Il want to come in" t~hundered the
knight.
s.Well, you can't 90 IL Zeow,' called
the same voice, we've jest opened Q
jack pot.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-03-03
IS A GOOD DRESSER
MFu. MeKinley's Gowns FOR Thiu Wins
e are satd 70 ne Benutfful
ana Becoming.

Mrs. Mckinley, our presidents wife.
is, as everyone knows, q great invalid,
and her husbands devotion to her IS d
beautiful example, which win GO down
in history. She has excellent taste in
the choice of her gowns. She receives
almost always, seated il a large arms
chair, SO has her dresses made that the
front eheet is always good, and her
trains are so arranged that there is not
too much fuIlness ct the top Of the
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1900-03-03

The consul Of the United States at
Birmingham reports as an unusual
event in Great Britain the beginning Of
an inquiry by the board Of trade Of
that city into the shipping trust, which
is said to be injurious to British in
dustry.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22

-
r. B. Gage lies in precar,ous con-
dition at the ct. Northern Hotel, the
result OF an accident that befell him
about four O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
while driving to town from his farm
twenty-five miles west of here in Grey
township. He had large bull loaded
into his sleigh box bringing it to town,
and had gotsto within mile and half
OF his destination when an upset took
place in which Mr.. Gage sustained q
blow on the head, whether it was from
a severe fall on the hard frozen ground
or by a blow received from the animal
in the sleigh is unknown. He was able
to complete the trip but lost conscious
ness soon afterwards and fracture of
the skull with possibility of conclusion
of the brain are the injuries that leave
his condition one which for the present,
at least will cause the family and friends
much anxiety. Mrs. Gage came in from
the country yesterday to nurse her
husband. Dr.. Semple is the physician
attending.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
PlTHY PENClLINGS.
Picked, Pointed and Preserved for
Reading by Our Regular
Correspondents.
WEST PERKY

II is currently reported that Peter
Dellvo is to be married next week.
Here's our congratulations in advance.
All the talk around here is about the
land contest suit that is pending at the
present time against the homestead Of
Samuel Lorentz. son of one of the most
highly esteemed settlers in this section.
Ii the contestant, A. l. Mandt, intends
proceeding further with the suit he will
find himself working against a generally
expressed sentiment OF those whom he
would much prefer as friends and neigh
bors. People here consider his chances
OF winning the contest pretty slim any
way.
The boys out this way had whole
bushel of fun with John Hautz when
himself and wife came over with the
rest OF the crowd to take in the dance on
the 18th inst While John, unsuspect-
ingly was taking in all the fun in sight,
it occurred to some OF his friends that it
would be good joke to change around
the wheels on his buggy, putting those
behind in front and visa-versa. But
they hardly thought that after driving
home without noticing anything wrong
he would also make 16 mile trip to
Milton before catching on" 1t looks
now as if his neighbors will never quit
joshing him, about it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
I can loan you money as
cheap as anyone. Call and
see me before negotiating
your farm loan.
J.AS. q .iICKSON.

There is no better medicine for the ba-
bies than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Its pleasant taste and prompt and effec-
tual cures make it a favorite with all
mothers and their children. 1t quickly
cures their coughs and colds, preventing
pneumonia and other serious conse-
'quences. Tt also cures Group and has
been used in tens OF thousands OF cases
without a single failure, 80 far as we
have been able to learn. 1t not only
cures Group, but when given as soon as
the croupy cough appears, will prevent
the attack. In cases of whooping cough
it liquities the tough mucus, making it
easier to expectorate, and lessons the
severity and frequency OF the paroxysms
OF coughing, thus depriving that disease
OF all dangerous consequences. For sale
at the drug store Of N. E. MeGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
JUDGE SAUTER BUSY.
District Court Grinds Out a Few More
Cases This Week.

1900
The justice mill Of Judge Sauter has
been running overtime all this week with
the result that six cases have been dis
posed OF and every Indication that an
other " eek will roll by before the end
will be in sight. Limited space forbids
the giving OF more than brief synopsis
OF cases tried since our last i-sue.
The case OF Hutton VS.. Corey gave the
verdict to the PLAINTIFF who gets $50 for
his horse shot by Corey Costs also are
to be paid by defendat.
The criminal case of the Srate VS.. T,
Coleman, on a charge OF perjury, COM
mitted at the time of the preliminary
hearing of the Osnabrock bastardy case,
kept the court room in bad odor for over
a day. The jury found him guilty and a
sentence to the ''pen" awaits him at the
adjournment Of the term.
In the civil case OF Editor Shepherd VS..
Attorney Erickson. The jury gave the
verdict to 'Shep" but his $21.2O with
z per cent will not be forthcoming until
"Ben" has heard what thesupreme court
has to say about it.
Mooney & McHugh VS.. W. j. Ross an
other civil case, gives defendant back his
notes signed at the time Of purchasing a
team of horses from plaintiffs which lat
were afflicted with CHAMBERS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Farm loans at low rates Of interest
No commission or delay. Make your
loan with A. George, of Dresden 81

Prof. Halls orchestra comes here next
week from the Forks to play for the
Uniformed Knights with view of re-
turning the compliment extended by
Langdon's K. of P. band last SUNNI or at
the time of the annual encampment Of
that order. Their thoughtfulness will
be duly appreciated and our visitors
from the Forks will have no cause to
complain of Langdon's hospitality while
here.
Friday of last week L. G.. Paris, of
Olga, buried his four year old ittls son,
Lavelle John Paris, at the Poplar Grove
cemetery. The little fellow had been a
sufferer for over six months with but
small hopes of recovery, and his taking
away on the 18th is viewed by the family
and friends as an act OF Providence.
The family extended their sincerest
thanks to the friends and neighbors who
have sympathized and assisted them
during the sickness.
A lecture on Scotland and the
Scotch has been arranged to be deliv-
cred in this city on Wednesday evening,
March IA, by Rev. DR. Meldrum, pastor
of the Central Presbyterian church in
st. Paul. The press of all the larger
towns in the west speak in the highest
terms Of the ability of the lecturer and
locally the subject ought to be an IN
usually attractive one. DR.. Medium is
a near relative Of DR.. s. G. Gibson, of
this city, and his visit here should be an
event of social interest.
Ri. Rev. E. B. Edsall, bishop for North
Dakota of the Episcopal church address
ed the adherents of that denomination
here Monday evening at the Presby-
terian church. While the membership in
Langdon is not as yet large enough to
warrant the building of church, he
arranged while here for the holding of
regular week night services here during
the summer by Rev. Burleson, the rector
of the Episcopal church at Larimore.
Services will next be held here on Mon
day evening March 9Th and at the same
place. Bishop Edsall was the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Hodgins while in the
city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
WANG.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Hermanson enter
tanned Rev. -Arvlck and a number OF
friends at a social gathering here last
Sunday.
Preparations are being made for the
building OF a parsonage for the new
pastor, Rev. Arvck. A large sum has
been raised and work is to be started at
once.
Fl. c. Otteson drove over to his farm
in the Mack settlement last Saturday to
look after his stock and other interests
which he reports wintering in good
shape.
Rev. johnson, of Grand Forks, who
has been assisting the Baptists here in
conducting revival meetings for some
days past returned to his home on
Saturday OF last week.
Ed. Knuteson, one OF the Oldest resi-
dents around here, is seriously i'll at the
present time. He sought medical aid
for his trouble in every available quarter,
but there seems to be little hope OF his
recovery.
The sheriff. or rather his deputy, Thos.
McGauvran, called on one or two OF our
neighbors here last week, and gave them
free ride to Langdon. Like school
children they ought to learn from such
punishment to behave themselves in the
future and keep out OF such scrapes and
away from such places.
Two or three parties, whose names
we have not learned, accompanied Rev
Arvick here on his trip from Minnesota
last week, and spent the time looking
around with view to investing in land
here i'll the future. They came from
Jackson comfy, Mimi, where they
claim that farming lands are valued as
high as $500 per acre.
Rev. Arvick came up from his present
home IN Minnesota last week and has
been conducting revival meetings in the
school house for several evenings. On
Wednesday last he boarded the train
south at Langdon, but will return here
with his family in the spring. and
assume permanent charge of the LII
theran congregation at this place.
Last week rattle took place at the
homestead OF the Sharons, conducted
principally by Nels Erickson and his
Oldest son. The affair is reported to
have wound up in disturbance and a
1ree-for-all fight, resulting in two or
more arrests. 1t is time that people
who have any respect for themselves
knew enough not to mix up in such
crowds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
MONDAY NIGHTS EVENT.
Gay Society Takes It's Last Whirl Before
Lent at the K. of P. Ball.

Gay Society Takes It's Last Whirl Before
Lent at the K. of P. Ball.
Monday night will be an eventful
occasion in local K. of P. circles, for the
reason that it has been set apart for the
annual ball of the Uniform Rank. The
entire floor space of the Donovan Hall
is being arranged for the throng of Raiety
and fashion that have been invited and
the exuberance of the dance will be
greatly enhanced by the special roper
toire of music that Halls orchestra
brings from the Forks for the occasion.
The banquet, which will be spread in
the Castle Hall of the knights, is being
furnished by Landlord Cramond, of the
Columbia, who may be relied on to do his
share to advance the universal enjoy
ment of all present. The dancers at the
ball OF Monday night will find for them
selves entertainment such as has never
been offered Oh any similar occasion in
this city. For that one night the youth
and beauty of Langdon and vicinity will
lose itself in pleasure laying aside the
worries of life for the forty penitential
days that follow. The committees having
the arrangements in charge are.
Executive Committee
R. T. Burke, o. E. Thompson, Robert Truax
F. w. Mclean, F. J. Hodgins.
Invitation Committee
o. C. Wentworth, R. T. Burke, o. E. Thomp
son.
Banquet Committee
]. E. Truax, A. F. Gardner, Morris Orion
j. w. Mahon.
| Floor Committee
DR.. F. S. Smith, F. J. Hodgins, E. A. Farrell
Reception Committee
j. B. Boyd, H. D. ALERT, P. McHugh, w. F
Winter, NJ. L. Sullivan, John McGauvran
Harry Arneson, H. E. Dorval Frank Moran
Fleming R. May, VIM. Flumerfelt, George
| Rarca1O
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
MOSCOW.

The sewing machine at the sale was
bought by bachelor. Might this be
taken as an indication OF the future in
tentions OF our young friend?. Perhaps
not, but it was a good speculation any
way.
We were at Isaac Penner's sale on the
18th. We were somewhat puzzled by
the dignifed manner and the lack OF
calm contentment of D. Reimer, until we
remembered that son and heir ca me to
his home on the 9th.
C. Veer and NJ. Krahn came back from
Manitoba last Friday, where they have
been soliciting donations from the mem
bers OF the Manitoba Mennonite church,
to increase thefund for building church
of that denomination here in the spring.
J. Toews Sr. and daughter, Mrs. Fast,
with her children, returned last Thurs
day from Manitoba. The return of Mrs.
Fast and her children was delayed for
some time by the children being taken
sick with the measles during their visit.
Mr. Toews reports the sleighlng as being
very poor.
Messrs G.. Amoth, G. Doe and E Peder-
son atten ded the farmers institute at
Langdon on Thursday. Their duties
in the way OF chores" caused them to
lose the evening sessions. They, with
many Others were there on time Friday.
The boys are enthusiastic over the bene-
dts Of The institute.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Additional Local.

NJ. b. Murphy spent part of Tuesday
in the city calling on friends.
Frank Wrightson was court visitor
in the city Tuesday from the post Office
at Easily.
Frank Hancock, Of the bowling alley,
welcomed his family from Emerado
this week.
w. A. Monroe's youngest daughter
has been quite ill for over week, but is
recovering.
Mrs. McCsy, who has been seriously
indisposed for several days is now re-
covering nicely.
Robt Fleming was down from Dresden
Friday and took in the evening session
of the farmers institute
Terry McCosker was among the bunch
of hustling commercial statesmen that
we're selling the local trade Tuesday.
Doc Hepburn "the medicine man.
from the western part of the county
took in the farmers institute both days
last week.
H. D. ALERT and L. S. Champine go to
Fargo today to witness the inception OF
Langdon's eleven novltiates at the Shrine
of Ell Zagel.
NJ. Farrell, father and grand father
of the Farrell families. has been quite ill
the past week. The old gentleman is in
the neighborhood of eighty years old
but it is hoped he will be around again
shortly.
| P. s. Schwartz the contractor and
builder at Dresden has an advertisement
in this issue to tell the public and his
old patrons in particular that he will be
in the business this spring for everything
in the building line.
Judge Guy G. q. Corliss, of the Grand
Forks bar came in on yesterdays trair
to handle the prosecution for the Milton
Mill Co., suit. The Judge is announced tt
be slated as supreme court timber on tn,
republican ticket this fall.
s. F. Knight, until recently the Nortl
Dakota solicitor for business of tn
Tribune Job Printing Co., of Mime
apolis, and later the manager of brancl
house OF that firm in Fargo, has beef
bulletined as devotee of the bankruptc,
fad that is now becoming so popula
in this part of the country.
Jerome Sweeny, of Olga, is reported t.
have found valuable flow of oil on hi
farm. 1t was first noticed by him dur
ing last summer floating on the surfac
of water that gathers in slough on
low corner Of his place. Investigation
) as to its source and capacity will b
made this spring.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
FARRELL 4 BURKE,
FARM AGENTS.
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
An Editors Life Saved by Chamber
lafn's Cough Remedy.

During the early part of October 1896,
contracted bad cold which settled on
my lungs and was neglected until fear
ed that consumption had appeared in
an incipient state. 1 was constantly
coughing and trying to expel something
which could not. I became alarmed.
and after giving the local doctor trial,
bought bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and the result was immediate
Improvement, and after had used three
bottles my lungs were restored, to their
healthy state.-B. s. Edwards, publisher
of The Review, Wyant, III. For sale at
the drug store OF N. e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
FARRELL & BURKE
GIVE THEIR SPECIAL ATTENTION TO
COLLECTIONS.
after doctors failed to cure me

''After doctors failed to cure me Of
pneumonia used One Minute Cough
Cure and three bottles OF it cured me. It
is also the best remedy on earth for the
whooping cough. 1t cured my grand
children Of the worst cases. = writes Jno.
Berry. from LoYanton, Pa. 1t is the
only harmless remedy that gives imne-
date results. Cures coughs, colds, Group
and throat and lung troubles. 1t pre-
vents consumption. Children always
liksit. Mothers endOSssit. NE. McGsusr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
CREDIT SALE.

Will sell at my place, nine miles north
of Osnabrock on Monday, March 10Th,
1900, all my personal, farm and other
property, including horses. farm machi-
merry and household effects. Tho eaIe
will commence at one o'clock p. m. sharp
All sums of $15 and under cash, over
that amount seven months time with ap-
proved notes at IL per cent. For patti
culars see small hand bills.
JOHN MoNEIL1, Owner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Truax & Mclean make real
estate loans cheaper than any
body No commission

81 think would go crazy with pain
wereitnot for Chamberlain Pain Balm"
writes Mr.. w. n. Stapleton, Of Herminie,
Pa. II have been afflicted with rheuma-
tism for several years and have tried
remedies without number, but Pain Balm
is the best medicine have got hold Of"
One application relieves the pain. For
sale at the drug store OF N, E. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the mouey if it fail.
to cure. 25c. The genuine has L. B. @.
on each tablet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Nine Per Cent Money. N,
Commission charged
Truax & Mclean.
Farm Loans at low interest and
without commission.
B. Erickson.

Mrs. j. K. Miller, who lives at Newton
Hamilton, Pa, writes: II Think De Wits
Witch Hazel SaIve the grandest salve
made" Itcures piles aud heals every
thing. Allfraudulent limitations are alb
solutely worthless. N. e. AcGrusr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve isunequal-
led for piles, injuries or skin diseases. 1t
is the original Witch HazelS Sale. Beware
Of all counterfeits. N. E. McGrusr.
See j. G. Dickson before
noozcins your final proof or
negotiating your farm loan.
Recommendations

81 had dyspepsia for years. No medi-
cine was so effective as Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. 1t gave immediate relief. Tive
bottles produced marvellous results"
writes L. III. Warren, of Albany, Wis.
1t digests what you eat and cannot fail
to effect a cure. N. E. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22

One Aliaste Congh curs, cares.
1haA = wha9 n was 0ols ~.