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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

somewhere else now. What can I do
for you?"
"Tell me the attraction, Recitation,
Spiritualism, Theosophy, Punch and
Judy or what?"
Nonsense" says Mrs. Mccormick,
coloring; "only palmistry."
only palmistry!" he repeats.
"Well?"
For moment there is silence and
the woman is watching him under her
long lashes keenly. Most women like
John Radnor, and Mrs. Mccormick is
very much of woman. Every detail
of an old story that had gone the
rounds of Il just after her coming
is clear in her mind, and she is won
dering just how much of it is true.
John Radnor hardly looks like man
disappointed in -blighted-a wom-
an-hater, as some people say he is.
True, he is 38 and unmarried. The
hair on his temples is very gray and
there are deep lines about the stern
mouth that can soften wonderfully at
times. Mrs. Mccormick has, however,
little faith in the one-love theory, still
less in village gossip. She is reused
by Radnor repeating his last word and
plunges in without more ado.
DO you remember the Comptons?
thought so," as Radnor makes a ges-
ture of assent. "You know the son
got into some trouble, disgraced him
self, and the blow killed Professor
Compton. The family moved out West
somewhere and we all lost sight of
them"
She paused and again watched him
narrowly. Again Radnor makes the
same asserting gesture. his face ex-
presses polite interest, that is all, and
she goes on:
well, to make long story short, I
heard by the merest chance that Mrs.
Compton and the daughter were back
here, supporting themselves by coach
ing boys for the Preparatory School;
they were always popular with the
faculty. you know. went to see them
and discovered that Adele was good
amateur palmist; indeed, she is a
VSl1CdU1C 11ICAC WlICu. 1 pcISuducu I6r,
for consideration, of course, to come
here this afternoon and read palms."
Indeed, this is very interesting, but
palmistry don't you think it is little
absurd?"
Mrs. Mccormick laughed and there
was world of relief in that laugh.
go and find out for yourself" she
said. II have talked to you long
enough"
IA good surgeon uses sharp knife"
she said as he left her, land l think
have won"
In the meantime Radnor had Joined
laughing group at the other end of
the room.
Here comes Mr.. Radnor," cried
pretty r-haired girl in blue. "Come
and have your hand read; we all want
to know your future"
"Many thanks" said Radnor. laugh
ingly; II shall be very glad to ac-
commodate you If Miss Compton is not
too tired"
AS he spoke his eyes met those of
the palmist for an instant-his grave
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
A Sons Devotion.

Wallace, Mich, August 26th:-.A
striking example of 6 mans dutiful
and attentive care of his mother is seen
in Mr. Oscar Swanson of this place.
Mr.. Swanson's mother has suffered
much with Kidney and Urinal Trouble
Pnd Female Weakness. Her son has
sought out and procured for her every
thing that he thought could possibly
tertfit her.
She did not improve, till at last he
bought her box of Dodd's Kidney
Pills. In a few days she was complete
~ cured. and her faithful son has the
reward for her loving efforts, in the
knowledge that she is now strong and
we'll
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
and determined; hers sparkling ana

and determined; hers sparkling ana
defiant.
What ckildish-looking little thing
she was! Radnor seeing her now in
her short gypsy dress, her heavy braids
of dark hair hanging over her shoul-
ders, could have easily imagined that
the seven years since their last meet
Ing had been swept away, so little
changed was she.
Il am not tired" she said quietly,
though the pale face and deep purple
shadows under her eyes belied her
words. She took his hands in her cold.'
slender ones and the onlookers drew
closer about them. SO r.
you have long life, good health,
no nerves to speak of, rather cold; yet
you win people easily. Mathematical.
logical, argumentative, a free-thinker
in religious matters, very ambitious,
proud and self-willed, fond of luxury
and not afraid to work for 1t. Your
success in life is assured"
"And his marriage" cry half a
dozen voices; 'has he ever been in
love? Is he ever going to be mar
ried?"
And Adele went on, but little more
slowly this time.
"You have been in love twice, once
In your early youth; the trace is al
most faded out. The second time
when 80 or 81; the line is cut and
barred; some obstacle (she is
breathing quickly I do not see any
more"
She drops the hands and is turning
away with half-repressed gesture OF
relief, but the listeners are clamorins
for the end. Adele shakes her head
smiling. 'That is the end; remember
the powers of palmistry are limited
And the crowd moves away, laughing
protesting, leaving Radnor and the
cheironant together
For moment he is silent. In the
great hall the band is playing wild
fantastic Hungarian dance. In the
drawingroom he can hear the murmu1
of fifty voices, among them Mrs. Nc
Cormick's, silvery, little too incisive
but highbred withal. Then he moves
closer. adele" he says softly, ant
there is Il world of tenderness in his
voice, but the girl does not move
adele, shall 1 tell the end that palm
istry does not reveal? The story O
a lonely man into whose life young
girl came, of the brief dream of hap
piness, of the pride that sent hin
away, of the seven long years of fruit
less search, of waiting and hoping fol
the word that never came, and then
shall tell the end, Adele, or will
you?"
She cannot speak, but the dark eye.
are slowly raised to his and the1
droop lower than ever.
In the shadow of the palms Radnol
lays one large brown hand over thu
two little trembling ones and say!
softly, "My little girl, my darling"
Twenty minutes later Mrs. McCor
mick is holding out a gracious hant
to Radnor, who is among the last t,
go.
well, did you find out?" she says
and just then the little cheiromant,
proof over her bright dress, tn,
hood covering the heavy hair, come
down the stairs.
Radnor looks from one woman t.
the other, and then one of his rare
brilliant smiles softens the gravity O
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
How's This +?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for auy
sase of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
r. J. CHENEY g. CO., Props. Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo,
o.; Walding. Ikinnan g. Marvin Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood ard mucous surfaces
of the system Testimonials sent free. Price
75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
What the Hand Said.

BY MIRIAM CRUTSCHANK.
Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
AS hostess Mrs. Mccormick was a
success.
Ever since old Jake Mccormick had
passed into the great unknown, nearly
eight years before my story COM
mences, leaving behind him the only
two things that ever crept into his
heart-his young wife and his MIL
iions-Mrs. Mccormick had, socially
reigned in L supreme.
L was a college town-old, Sc
date, select. To have belonged there
for generations was a guarantee OF re-
spectability; to be new was damna-
ton. Society was as it's forbears had
made it-then came Mrs. Mccormick.
Old Jake had started life as black
smith; later he made millions in oil.
Mrs. Mccormick never told her family
history. She was young, pretty rich
and widow; who could ask more?
The patriarchs of Il looked on her
coming with Indifference; one day
they awoke to find her their bright
particular star. Her dinners were tri-
Amphs in the culinary art, her decora-
tons were perfection, wall-fcwers
were unknown at her dances, and
happy the fraternity tea or college ball
that secured her as patroness.
Today was one of her Saturday
functions to which the elite of L.
was hidden and gladly came, and, de-
spite pouring rain, the rooms were
filled. Mrs Mccormick, fair, gracious
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Our Nations wealth.

Gold and silver are poured abundantly
rial wealth and strength Is rather in iron,
the most useful Of all metals, just as the
wealth Of a human being lies in a useful
until it is disabled, try Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bittera. It will relieve the clogged
bowels, Improve the appetite and cure
constipation, dyspepsia, biliousness, liver
and kinney disease.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Tn ROStOn.

Mr.. Beacon-S Street (whisr ering)-Why
are you so certain that there is a bur-
glar in the house, Hildegarde?
Mrs. Street (whispering)-Fo
the most convincing of proofs, Ronald.
can see the reflection of his eyeglasses.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Vice Prc,tdent Roo.evclt

Vice President Roosevelt
Will! deliver All address on the State
Fair Grourd s at .Hanlline Mimi, at II
o'clock a: ~, Mondsy y, Sept End The
Northern Pacific will sell tickets at
greatly reduced rs ties. See the State
Fair, and hear Teddy this year. For
particulars, call Gil agent, N. P. r. r,
Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
"You have been in love-"

his face. Eyes, found out" He hess
itates an instant and then says: II
think I must congratulate you, Mrs.
Mccormick, on the most successful af-
fair of the season."
And as she murmurs her thanks he
and Adele go out together. leaving her
standing in the doorway.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Point of supcriorit,

Chow is your daughter getting on
with her piano lessons?"
"Splendidly!'" answered Mrs. Cum
rox I'VE are very rroud of her. She
is so very classical and accomplished
that she never thinks of playing any
thing that anybody wants to hear
| Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens
| Foot Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or
new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot.
sweating, aching feet, improving nails,
corns and bunions. All druggists and
shoe stores, Csc. Trial package FREE
by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted. lie
Roy, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
one Against the Horse

There's one good thing about an
AUTOMOBILES"
Whats that?'
"It doesn't try to run up to every
watering fountain it comes to."-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
How He Did 1t.
Moses-How did you make you

Moses-FIow did you make your for
tune?
Levi-By horse racing.
Moses-Not betting?
Levi-No. I started pawnshop just
outside the race course for the people
who wanted to get home when the races
were over.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Let the Old Man Settle.

DR.. Curem-Bur I don't see why you
will rot pay my bill. You said I had
made rev man Of you.
Mr. Gcoph-Thats just it, doctor. 1t
was the old man who ordered the work
lone, and he ought to pay for it.-Balti-
more American
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Just Like u Woman.

"Why did that woman keep you
standing at the door for half an hour
Mrs Benham-She said she hadn't
time to come in. "--Brooklyn Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
A Safe Prophecy.

Vermilye-The coming race simply
means another defeat for Sir Thomas.
Beecroft-Yes; he'll find out that
there's many a slip tWixt the cup and
the lift. ''-Brooklyn Eagle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Woman n Riddle.

Sillicus-Woman is a riddle. She
keeps US guessing.
Cynicus-And yet, we would rather be
kept guessing than give her .up.-Phila-
delphia Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
80 you did come after ALL"

smiling, moved from group to group
and then paused near the doorway
where tall man was standing alb
4 sently watching the bright scene.
so you did come, after all?" she
gsaid. giving him her hand for the
Abriefest possible moment. 1T was
very good Of you"
Yes, and now am going to claim
my reward; let me talk to you for a
k1ew minutes" She laughs as she
ksinks down on a small sofa and draws
kher skirts aside to make room for him.
#Just five minutes. then: am due
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Did Not Mind a Drop.

City Barber Ito Scotch visitor, after
shaving)-Little bay rum, sir?
Scotch Visitor-Well, I'm nae fond O.
rum, but I wadna rafuse a drap o.
whisky.-Philadelphia Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
One of Them.

Mrs. Hashleigil-Your friend was at
the exposition? suppose he saw many
rare and curious things?
The Eoarder-Yes, ma'am. He says
he had an excellent cup of coffee
Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Arc You Usinr Al1en,. root-En.,

It is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes AT an Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. ADJ
dress Allen s: -Olnsted. LIE Roy, N. Y,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

An old bachelor says the friendship
of two women is always plot against
a third.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
Unusual Attractions

Will be the features of the Safe Fair
at Hamline, Sept. End to 7th, inclusive
1901. You should n 1t miss the fair this
year. One fare plus so cents for the
round trip. For particulars, sec agent
N. =. R q. Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

Elrs Permanently Cured Noits or nervousness aftea
srst davis use of DR.. Klines Great Nerve ReStorer.
s.na for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
IT, r. II. KLINE. It'd. 93l Arch ST., Philadelphia, e.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

lam sure Piso's cure for Consumption saved
nv life three years ngo-Mrs. THos ROBBINS.
Maple Street. Norwich. N Y. Feb. II. 1900
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

A mans idea of a Ihenomer on is an
other l.an who never loses his collar
button.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY
NOtre Dame, Indiana.

Conducted by the Sisters of the Holy
Cross. Chartered 1855. Thorough
English and Classical education. Reg.
ular Collegiate Degrees.
In Preparatory Department students
carefully prepared for Collegiate course.
Physical and Chemical Laboratories
we'll equipped. Conservatory of Music
and School of Art. Gymnasium under
direction of graduate of Boston Normal
School of Gymnastics. Catalogue free.
The 47th year will open Sept S, 1901.
Addre.. DlRECTRESS OF THE ACADEMY, !
st. Mary's Academy, Notre Dame Indiana
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

The most expensive pair of patent
leather shoes does not always cover the
prettieSt feet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

The sugar cane is now cultivated in
every part of Africa that has been ex-
p)ored by whites.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

In the eighteenth century silken co.
coons sold in the London market for
shilling a pound.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

There are few ways in which a man
can be more innocently employed than
in getting money.
Mrs. Wins1o1's soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, sot1ens the gums reduces I'm
dammation. allaEs pain. wind collie Csc bottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

La Grippe conQuers life-Wizard OIL
conquers La Grippe. Your druggist
sells Wizard Oil.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

DR.. j. II. RINDnAUB, Specialist,
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, n. ID.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-08-29

S.. E. Kiser.
see the dear home light ahead, ~ .
There where 1t used to glow "a 7
Before Ambition came and led
Me from it. long ago. 4
see the light, the glorious light.
Upon the distant hill!
Thank heaven for the welcome sight,
Thank heaven they are there tonight,
To keep it burning still.
I family see the fields that lie
Upon the distant slopes,
And oh, my heart is beating high
With freshly kindled hopes! II
see the light which tells me they
Are waiting for me still
The boy they lost is turning gray,
But here he filings his cares away
The light burns on the hill
The light Of home! Oh, shall fare
Up, up, alone, some nign9,
Upon a star-lit way and there
Behold another light?
On that last night, oh, shall there be
A light upon the hill
O, shall there come a thrill to me
AS faring up the slope. I see
The home light burning still?
The age-herald., 1901-07-16
THE GLENN TRIAL.
The Identity of the Defendant Bound
 Up In Mystery.

Parkersburg w. Va, July 15.-Another
 day of the Ellis Glenn case has conclud- ed and the woman is still as mysterious
 as ever The main evidence today was
 given by Hillsboro witnesses who testf- fled that the prisoner drank whisky with them and visited gambling houses. Quite a surprise was sprung when it was re- ported that E. B. Glenn, the much-wanted man, was in the court room, but an in vestigation failed to locate him. The state asked to be allowed to examine the prisoners head to determine whether there was a scar there. The judge would not allow it. The charge of forgery has been lost sight of in the effort to prove the Identity of the prisoner. The rubber trapping worn by Glenn when sent to the penitentiary in Illinois was produced as evidence today by one of the witnesses from Illinois. The attorneys for Ellis Glenn had a conference and discussed appealing the habeas corpus proceedings which were dismissed in the United States Court by Judge Jackson last winter. This would stop the trial in the Criminal Court just where it is until the writ of habeas corpus is heard by Judge Golf.
The age-herald., 1901-07-16

Madras Negligee Shirts, collars ana cuffs detached, new patterns, in strpes, also solid blues, whites and reds, regular SIPS quality, special 89c
 Manhattan Shirts in plain and pleated bosoms, cuffs attached and detached, regular $2 quality, spe- cial 1.50
 Balbriggan Undershirts and Drawers m plain, tan and blue, also pink and blue stripe, 75c quail ity, special 49c
 Balbriggan Undershirts, French flnis4.u neck, pearl button front, 35c quality, special 1sc
 Genuine elasLIc seam Drawers, all sizes, per pair, 39c
 Cambric Night Shirts, no collar, made in plain white and trimmed fronts, extra long, $1 quality, spe- cial 75c
 Madras Pajamas in best wash able madras, SIPS quality, special, per suit. 98c
 Nainsook Pajamas, with silk braid trimmings, $2.25 quality, spe- cial, per suit 175
 Ienuine Guyot suspenders, soc Qaulity, special, pair, 39c
 Lisle Web Suspenders, best elas- tic, with kid leather ends, soc quality, special, pair 26c
 Fancy Stripe Half Hose, fast colors, 25c quality, special per pair 1eo Plain white hemstitched Handker-
The age-herald., 1901-07-16
RACING EVENTS
 AT THREE TRACKS Four Hundred Won at Wash
 ington Park FOUR FAV0RITES WINNERS Two-Year-oId BrannIean pIes-Good Races at Brighton Beach, With
 Bunch of FavorItes Land-
 ing the Money.
FOUR FAVORlTES WINNERS

Chicago, July 15.-At Washinton Park today Four Hundred, at to 1, won the last race after four favorites and sec ond choice had turned the trick The 9 year-old Brannigan died today.
 Weather clear. track fast
 First Race-One mile: Admonition, s4 (Ransch), 2 to 1. won; Reseda, 102 (J. Woods), 8 to l. second; Henry Bert, s5 (Ross). 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:4O.
 Second Race-Five furlongs: Nettie Waddeii. 101 CWinkfeld), to l, won; Helen Print 11O CDominick), 10 to 1, sec- ond; Julia Junkin, 11O (Gormlee). 10 to 1. third. Time, 100 4-5.
 Third Race-One mile and a quarter: Tamany Chief, 93 c. T. Woods), 8 to 1, won; Frangible. 9s (Schwartx), 25 to 1, second; Waldeck. 1o7 (winkfield), 15 to 1, third. Time. 2:07 1-5.
 Fourth Race-Six furlongs: Toah, 92 (Ransch), to 5, won; Fleuron 14 (Gorm- lee). 20 to 1. second; Sim w, 1o1 (IIarper), 10 to l, third. Time, 1:14.
 Fifth Race-One mile, purse; Rolling Boer, 99 CMeade), Il to 2, won; Brutal 106 (Ransch), to 1, second; Scarlet Lily, 1O2 (Butler), 12 to l, third. Time: 1:H.
 Sixth Race-Five and half furlongs. The Four Hundred. 101 (IIarshberger), 50 to won J. V. Kirby, 101 (Winkfleld). eyen second; Hans Wagner, 110 (J. Woods), to 1, third. Time. Tor 4-5.
The age-herald., 1901-07-16
Birmingham, 6; Shreveport, 2.

Birmingham won from Shreveport yes- terday because they played the better game and hit the ball harder. Tommie Gillen was in the box for the Orphans and for the third time this season landed victory. His record against the Shreve- ports is three games pitched and three games won, while the Louisianians have managed to make three runs and IS hits One game was a shut out with three hits and the next was one run and two hits. Yesterday they made eight hits and two runs off of him.
 Notwithstanding the impression that prevailed up town that no game would be played good sized crowd of fans gather ed to see the sport
 The locals, with Kalkhoff at third and Wilhelm in right field, put up snappy and aggressive game and at all times looked like winners. The visitors are al- most as badly handicapped as the locals in that they are short two or three regu- lar players. Montgomery, regular center fielder, covered third, and Sample, pitch CT, was in the center garden.
 The locals got off with a good lead which they maintained to the end. Two runs were made in the first and again in the second and two more were added in the fourth and fifth. The visitors scored in the fourth and the eighth.
 McGinnis was an easy mark for the local aggregation yielding thirteen hits.
 In the first inning Moss singled, but was thrown out at second, Martin and Veitch singled
 They tried a double steal and Mcclure threw to second, but no one was at the base to receive the ball, Martin scoring and veitch going to third from which station he scored on LaRocque's out, sec- ond to first
 McDevitt singled in the second and went to second on Bannert's huff of Wilhelms fly and scored on Gillen's sin gle Moss single scored Wilhelm.
 Wilhelm hit to left for two bases in the fourth and scored on Gillen's single.
 In the fifth Martin walked, went to third on veitch's single and scored on LaRocque's sacrifice.
 The visitors had three men on bases in the first inning but failed to score.
 In the fourth Weikert singled and went to second on the throw in and scored on Samples two bagger. Keefe singled in the eighth went to second on Huelse- mans single and scored on a passed ball.
 Tho ccora.
The age-herald., 1901-07-16
oUIDA PROTESTS.
She Says the British Mistreated Mrs.
 Conwrght.

London, July 15.-Mlle Louise De Lara mee (Ouida) has long letter in the Daily News protesting against the treatment administered by the British in South Af- rica to Mrs. Cronwright. She says:
 ''1t is, think, entirely true that Mime. Olive Schreiner has been transported to a strange place and imprisoned within a fence of wire netting which is protected by armed sentinels stationed at intervals with orders to fire upon any one attempt ing to get through the netting to escape.
 Tn this place she lives alone with her dog in one small room, for which she pays, cooking for herself and compelled to remain all night without any kind of light. Her husband Is refused by the British authorities permission to visit here, although her brother is a former premier of Cape Colony.
 What Is her offense? Merely to have espoused the cause of the Boers during the war.
 "Is it tolerable that for this alone she should be subjected to the indignity of isolation and be carried away from all she loves?"