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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
REACHING
THE POLE.

At a recent meeting of the Vienna
Geographical society Herr Anschutz-
kampfe described as his own plan of
reaching the North Pole, which, how
ever, was suggested some years ago
by Swede, but for the execution of
which he is now having vessel built
ny German marine engineers at Will
helmshaven. His plan is to reach the
pole ny means of a submarine boat,
passing under the ice of the Arctic
ocean. In his address, as reported by
the Geographical Journal, Herr An
Schutz-kampfe said: The main fac
tors affecting the practicability of the
scheme are: First, the extent of the
separate ice fields in the polar sea,
and, secondly, the depth below the
surface to which the ice reaches.
From extensive study as we'll as per-
sonal observation the speaker had ar
rived at the conclusion that the aver
age maximum depth of the pack ice
may be taken to be 80 feet, while the
mean thickness does not exceed 16 to
~ feet. Land ice reaching in the form
OF lcebergs depth below water sur
face of several hundred feet may, he
thinks, from its virtual absence from
Inc seas in question, be left out of
consideration, while our present
knowledge of the depths attained by
the polar basin justifies the opinion
that reefs of rocks rising towards the
surface of the ocean are not to be ex-
pected. The proposed vessel will be
capable of descending to depth of 100
feet, at which it will be entirely re-
moved from the influence of cold,
storms, and ice-pressure, and the way
to the pole will be therefore open.
The length of time during which it
will be able to remain below the sur
face is calculated at maximum of
fifteen hours, which at the modest rate
of 3 knots allows it to cover dis
tance of so miles, whereas the COM
blned experience of polar voyagers
shows that continuous fields of pack
Ice never exceed maximum diameter
OF English miles. In the improbable
case of no opening being met with
within the fifteen hours there remains
the possibility of opening a way by
blasting at weak point in the ice, to
be indicated without possibility of mis-
take by the help of the manometer.
The risk of collision will be minimized
not only by the slow rate of motion,
but by the great power of resistance
to be possessed by the ship, and in
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
A Mean ~
~ Deception

A flustered young woman, out OF
breath as though from walking fast,
rushed up the steps of the United
States mint at Philadelphia the other
day and asked to be directed to the bu-
reau of information. There isn't
any," replied the uniformed messen-
ger. a very fat man. Perhaps l can
tell YOU what you want to know" Per
haps you can," said the young woman,
producing a copy of frivolous weekly
paper. II want to know if this is
true" She pointed to a paragraph
which read: among the curiosities
of collecting is the fact that 1901 cents
now bring about $40 in the coin mar
ket." The fat messenger adjusted his
glasses and scrutinized the paragraph.
While he was thus engaged he began
to laugh and showed to others in the
department the paragraph. Then fol-
lowed combined roars of laughter.
Through it all the young woman stood
expectantly lingering four bright, new
pennies she had brought with her. Fin
ally the fat messenger regained his
breath sufficiently to gasp: Its a
Joke. Don't you see? I'll give you $19
for 1901 pennies, and I'll be cent
ahead of the game. See?" A great
light seemed to dawn in the mind Of
the young woman. Il dare say, It's
very funny" she said, "but don't
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
Herr Anschutz-
kampfe Outlines
His Own Plan.99S

dispensable on account of the great
pressure to which it will be subject
from water. Its form will be that of
an ellipsoid of rotation, with major
axis of 20 feet and a breadth of 26
feet, giving displacement of 800 tons.
To obviate rolling the center of grav-
ity will be placed as low as possible.
The capacity of the interior will be g.
500 cubic feet, which allows sufficient
air for five men for fifteen hours, the
carbonic acid evolved being removed
by combination with caustic soda.
Propulsion will be effected by hori-
zOntal and vertical screws, the former
of 40, the latter of horse power, this
last being sufficient to counteract the
tendency to rise; while the motive
power is to be supplied by petroleum
motor through the medium of 22O
volt accumulation. One hundred and
fifty tons of petroleum will be taken,
or more than ten times the quantity
needed for the 600 miles voyage to
the pole from Spitzbergen, to which,
or rather to the edge of the ice, the
submarine boat will be towed. On ar
rival at the pack the direction of the
first open water will be taken by COM
pass, and, the boat being submerged,
a course will be steered for it. II,
after an hour or so the light shows
that an opening has been reached the
vertical screw will be stopped and the
boat will rise by its own buoyancy and
in case of wide opening or channel
leading northwards the voyage will be
continued on the surface, giving an OPP
portunity for scientific work. Suppos-
ing no CLEAN of light appears when
six hours have elapsed an ascent to
the lower surface of the ice will be
made with caution and the voyage
continued slowly until by the reading
of the manometer it is found that a
thin place has been reached. Here at
tempts will be made by blasting to eff
feet an opening, which, however small,
will be sufficient to supply air for an
other fifteen hours; while in the case
of failure there will be still time to
return to the last opening that has
been left, whence the voyage will be
prosecuted in slightly different direc-
ton. But both assumptions made
that of an uninterrupted ice field more
than 10 miles in diameter, and of one
so continuously thick as to defy all ef-
forts at disruption-are entirely con-
tradicted by all previous experiences
Philadelphia Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30

Twenty years ago, by the census if
1880, there were 100 small cotton mills
south of the Potomac and Ohio rivers.
The 1900 census shows 800 mills with
more than 100000 spindles and at
least 500, 900 spindles more to be added
within the next few months in mills
now under construction. The most
rapid increase in the history of cotton
manufacture in the south is now go
ing on. In Georgia alone 4S new mills
with 263,676 new spindles and 5000
looms, representing an investment of
$3,S6O,OOO, were put in operation last
year. They are all of the latest type,
both in construction and equipment,
and many of them are run by cleo
tricity. During the previous year
Georgia built 80 new mills with 278,000
spindles and 4,710 looms, which repre-
scented an equal amount of capital.
More than Is per cent of the stock of
the Georgia mills is owned by local
capitalists. ...
North Carolina stands next to
Georgia in progress, and on the line
of the Southern railway alone today
no less than 1923 cotton mills, repre-
senting a capital of $14,227 $50, and
consuming 34O,132 bales of cotton ev-
cry year.
Few people realize what this means
to the south, not only in giving en-
ployment to the people, but in the saw
ing of transportation charges, commits
sion and other items that go to make
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
Unkind Trick Played
Upon an Unsuspect-
ing and Avoracious
Woman. " < ~ "
think such things ought to be printed
And she made her exit sorrowfully.
Student a Street Musician.

Among the street musicians of Chi
cago is a young man who plays to
earn his living while he pursues his
studies in musical college. He holds
a scholarship in the college and is con-
sidered promising student there, but
the problem for him is how to main
tain himself in city far away from
his little home town in Michigan while
he studies in the school. He has no
private resources. Each evening he
takes his voilin and on likely street
corners plays to the crowd classical Sc
lections usually, and sends around the
hat afterward. His dream is to have
a studio of his own and give lessons.
Then he will give up the street play
ing; but that can't be yet. 81 don't
care what people think of me-" he told
a reporter who asked him about his
aspirations. I'm not ashamed of play
ing in the streets. 1t is nearly the same
as playing in concert hall for fee.
But all the same l shall be glad when
I don't have to do it any longer" The
police don't bother the young musician,
and his teachers rather admire him
for his courage than condemn him.
Some day, ne hopes to go to Europe
to study. - -'--~----'''.-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
Verdict Meant Death.

Aldrich, Mo-, May 27.h,-Four of the
best doctors in the vicinity have been
in attendance on Mrs. Mollie Moore of
this place, who has been suffering from
a severe case of nervousness and kid
ney disease. Each of them told her
that she would die.
Hearing of Dodds Kidney Pills, she
began to use them, and instantly no.
ticed change for the better. Her i'm
provement has been continuous since
then. She says that the disease first
manifested itself by the appearance of
dark spots floating before her eyes.
Her nerves were so bad that many
times she would collapse completely,
and she would fall down as if shot.
The fact that Dodds Kidney Pills
saved her after four doctors had given
her up, has caused no end of talk in
this neighborhood, and all are loud in
their praises of this new remedy
Dodd's Kidney Pils-which is curing so
many hitherto incurable cases, in this
state and elsewhere.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
OUR BISCUITS IN HAVANA,

Two Things That Impressed n Wis.,
itOr-The other Was the Strength
of the Coffee.
A Philadelphia who has just re-
turned from Cuba was impressed by
two things during his stay in Havana
the strength of the coffee that is served
and the vast quantities of soda biscuits
of American manufacture consumed by
the natives. 1T took me some time to
get accustomed to the Coffee he said.
"At first used to water it, but gradu-
ally fell into the Cubans' way of
drinking it, and learned to like the
strong, aromatic flavor. Our own cof-
fee now tastes weak and insipid to
me. The poorer classes of Cuba will
make meal from coffee and soda bis
cults. I learned that more of those
biscuits are sold in Havana than in any
of even the largest American cities.
Key West, although comparatively
small community, comes next in the
consumption of biscuits '-Chicago
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30

1t was at the Halves Inn that Scott's
learned hero of THE Antiquary," while
he waited for the tide of ebb and the
evening breeze" to enable him to cross,
RECALLED himself in the sanded parlor on
the appetizing bill of fare Of Caller
haddies," mutton chops and cranberry
tarts. The Halves Inn has been i'm
mortalized nj two romances, for Ste
venson made his hero in Kidnapped"
first smell there the salt of the sea, and
started him on his unprecedented voy-
age in the Covenant which threw
threw that rather stolid youth, David
Balfour, into tn eenlivening company of
Alan Breck.-Chambers' Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
Frank and Free.

Excuse me- said the very new re-
porter, getting his notebook and pencil
ready, what is the first thing you
would do if you had an income of $50
per minute?"
"Take another BREATH" replied the
leading citizen. Say, send me marked
copy of the paper containing this inter-
view, will you?'-Chicago Times Her
aid.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
A Remarkable In
crease in All Lines
of Industry < " "
The BoOming
~ ~ South

up the profits of the middlemen and
the export and import merchants who
handle the raw product. This year the
cotton crop is said to be worth $780,
100000 as it comes from the gin. By
turning it into plain sheeting its value
is doubled, and in. raising the grade
of the manufactured product to a lit
tie better quality the value doubles
again, and amounts to $2,000,000,O0O.
Nor are cotton mills the only manu-
featuring concerns that you see nova
days in the south. During the last few
years the development has been very
rapid in all lines of manufacture TO
consume the raw materials found on
the ground. On the Southern railway,
within four states, 1,062 manufacturing
concerns have sprung up within the
last 10 years. Sixteen are wooden mills,
SO are sawmills, SO flour mills, 81 grist
mills, So are furniture factories, 40 are
tobacco factories. The furniture indus
try is one of the most important in
the new development of the south.
Thirty-nine new factories opened last
year in what is called the Piedmont
section, where there is an unlimited
supply of hardwood suitable for cabi-
net-making, plenty of low priced labor.
fuel and liberal labor laws.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
WESTERN CANADA'S
DECEMBER WEATHER
Equal to That of May in Minnesota.

To the Editor:-Thomas Regain and
G. Collins of Eden Valley, Minnesota,
went out to Western Canada last De-
cember as delegates to look over the
grazing and grain lands that are being
offered at such low prices and reason
able terms. This is what they say:
"Wearrived in Calgary about the goth
of December and although we had left
winter in Minnesota and Manitoba, we
were surprised to find beautiful warm
weather at this point, quite equal to
what we have in May in Minnesota.
There was no snow nor trace of win
ter to be seen, and the climate was
really splendid. Horses, cattle and
sheep were running out, in prime con-
dition, with plenty of feed ON the prai-
rie, and really better than that of ours
stabbed in the south. We are i'm
pressed with this country as one of the
finest mixed farming countries we
have ever seen. The immense tracts
of fertile lands we'll sheltered and
abundantly watered leave nothing to
be desired.
Leaving Alberta we returned east
and visited the Yorkton district in
Assiniboia. We drove out about ten
miles at this point and were highly
pleased with the splendid samples Of
grain we were able to see-wheat
yielding rs bushels, oats 60 bushels.
Roots were also good specimens. From
what we have seen. we have decided
to throw in our lot with the York
toners-satisfed that this part of the
country will furnish good opportuni-
ties for anyone anxious to make the
best of really good country"
ANY agent of the Canadian govern
ment, whose advertisement appears else-N
where in the columns of your paper
will give you full particulars of the
new districts being opened out this
year in Assiniboia and Saskatchewan.
Yours truly, Old Reader
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
Printing without Ink.

A company has been formed to control
the process of printing without ink, and
in a short time it is expected that old
methods will be revolutionized. There is
one thing, however, that has resisted all
Innovations; that is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t is a wonderful medicine for
dyspepsia, indigestion, biliousness, insom-
mia, constipation and nervousness. 1t also
prevents malaria, fever and ague. Try it,
and you will not be disappointed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
The smal,e.t Monarch.

q woman, who reigns over the Hindoo
state of Bhopaul and governs more
than 100000 souls. Her name is Dill
han-Begum, and, while she is nearly
fifty years old, she is hardly as large
as the average child of ten. She is a
firm, just ruler, however, and holds the
reins of government with better judg-
ment than most of the men who govern
adjoining states.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
AutOcrRtfc.

"Of coprse I am master of my own
house." said Mr.. Meekton, little in
dignantly.
How do you manage it?"
IT tell Henrietta to do just what she
pleases. And she goes ahead and does
it."-Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
The Care of Infants.

"She makes herself the slave Of her
BABY
"Yes?"
YES; she won't permit anybody else
to weigh him, and the result is she can
not be away from home more than two
hours at time.'-Smart Set.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
Explained.

Mr.. Ferguson-Wrat a fieery waist
you have on! What color is it?
Mrs. Ferguson-Oxblood.
Mr.. Ferguson-T begin to understand
now why you told the dressmaker to
put in an additional gore.-Chicago
Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
To Catch EN- on Goth Sides.

To Catch 'Em on Both Sides.
Alpine Guide-Here at this cross is
the place where the guide Peter fell
and was killed. Don't you want to give
me little money for his poor wife and
children?
"Oh, yes: but how is it that yester-
day, on the other side Of the mountain,
they showed us a cross for the same
guide?''
THAT is all right; that is for the
travellers who go up on the other SIDE"
Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30

An orchestra Of not more than TWEEN
ty pieces can easily make the effect of
forte.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30

A family tree is one kind that isn't
admired for having a shady reputation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30

The average man can hear the whis-
per of a pretty woman farther than he
can the loudest call of duty.-Penn-
sylvania Grit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30

Basket picnics are one kind of enter.
tainment, and basket ball is another.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-05-30
Pile and Fistula Cure,

Sample treatment of our Red Cross Pile and
Fistula Cure and book explaining cause and cure
of Piles sent free to any address for four cents in
stamps. Rea Bros. & Co.. Minneapolis, MINI.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
GOING 70 KENTUCKY FIELDS
THE OUTLOOK N THE Bile GRASS
STATE VERY PROMISING At
THIS TINE.
Many Contractors aud Operators Are
Going There 10 Operate md look
the Territory O,er-Thc Latest
Local and Personal News From
sfStcrsxiIie and Tyler County.

Special TO the Register.
SISTERSVILLE. w. Va. October rs.
During the past few weeks there has
been quite an exodus of contractors.
operators, drilers and tool dressers
from the West Virginia oil fields to
developments of Kentucky, and it is
likely to continue for some time, as
the general impression is that the
coming high grade petroleum field will
be found in the Blue Grass State. Al
ready there has been a large number
OF wells drilled in several of the coun-
ties in the middle and western part of
the State and many of them have been
fine producers. The petroleum indus
try is not a new one in Kentucky, good
wells having been drilled as long ago
as thirty years. and some Of the ones
drilled in those days are still making
lot of oil. The great trouble in the
development of the territory down
there has been the fact that there has
been no pipe line and the expense
would be too great to haul the oleagin-
Gus fluid from the wells TO the rail
roads, where it could be shipped in
tank cars. Lately a line has been
built from the southern part Of West
Virginia to- Whitehouse in Polk coun-
~, and now the oil of that section is
quoted on the market Some of the
largest operating companies in the
business have taken mp large blocks
Of leases and the work of developing
the field will be commenced in a very
short time. In fact. at present there
are quite a number of wells being
drilled and rigs are being erected for
others. Several o. the best known con-
tractors in this section have recently
sent strings of tools down there, having
secured contracts for drilling number
OF wells, and more will follow next
week. Capt w. l.. Armstrong. of this
city. manager OF the interests of Jos.
T. Jones, of Buffalo, the largest indie
pendent operator in the business, left
few days ago for Kentucky and will
remain .there for couple OF weeks.
John +. Eckbert, of the Garter Oil
Company, has been down there for
couple of weeks and will remain some
time yet, and many others are con-
stantly coming and going.
A number of those who have return
ed are very enthusiastic over the out
look down there, and predict that the
next big field will be found in Ken
lucky. Tennessee also has quite lot
of oil, but on account OF being 50 mac
cessible, the oil already discovered be-
ing in the mountain districts. very lit
tie development is being done n that
State at present, but II the Kentucky
fields prove to be what is expected it
will be but a short t,me until the Ten
nessee territory will be taken up and
oDerated
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
Budget of News items From the
Belmont County Metropolis.


The township Board of Education
met Monday and voted to ratify the
contract for books at the June meet
ing. There has been considerable con-
troversy over this matter all summer.
After the first adoption in which CHM
& Co. appear to have secured the
greater number of books, the Ameri-
can Book Company. by a series Of
shrewd moves, assisted by teachers,
held up the contract and the board
voCeu to continue the old books for an
other year. This was also unsatisfae-
tory TO the patrons and the board, as
no two schools had books alike. In
order to take a heavy burden off the
people, it was decided that the board
should purchase the first set of books
and place them in the hands of the
pupils. the clerk of the board 10 make
the distribution The books are now
on the way and viii be put in the
schools as soon as they arrive. A res
olution of the board says that these
books must be used and no others.
Some teachers are not satisfied and
criticize the board severely.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27
BRIDGEPORT.
Daily Events From the Town
Across the Way.

Robert Wilson is on the SICK list.
Charles Mott, Of Columbus, was here
yesterday.
NJ. Ihnat. the well known mine or
ganizer, left for his home at peasant
city
Earl Sells has accepted a position
with the Western Union at Beiidir7.
Roy Coss is much improved.
Buttons with the picture or Jack
O'Neill. killed at Canal Dove were
sold here yesterday.
Republicans mere are not pleased
with the coming of Ex-Governor Rich
ards Wednesday evening.
The committee of the Bridgeport ire
department viii meet tomorrow after
noon.
Twenty-four have been suopoenaed
before the grand jury,
Miss Rada Cook is convaleseent.
Mayor Neinirger and family will
drive to Wellsburg to-day.
Or. c. c. Cole is ILL.,
Games of basket ball between the
High School teams yesterday resulted
in each team " ming a game.
\ child of Marshal DGuds IS i'll.
W. NJ. Dean, OF Parton, Wis here
yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. +. c. Robinson gave a
very pleasant party yesterday evening
in honor of Nj. Robinson's sister, Mrs.
Emma Dakin, who is mute, and the
party consisted Of mutes from Nn22!-
ing. Bellaire. Martins Ferry and other
points. about twenty in all. An excel
lent supper was served. The scene Wis
a remarkable one.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Henderson have
returned from their bridal tour.
One new case OF diphtheria yester-
day
Hon. Albert Lawrence. Democratic
candidate for State Senator, was in
town yesterday.
Ollie Howard is here from Cam
bridge.
John Hayes of St ClairsYille, was in
town yesterday.
Miss Edith Lowe has returned from
Pittsburg.
MIR. and Mrs. Lawson Emerson were
in town yesterday.
Miss Bessie Stewart, of Blaine, was
here yesterday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-10-27

Charles Fulton, of Meade township,
died Friday evening. He was almost
80 years old and had enjoyed the best
of health for a man of his years until
a little over a month ago when he con-
tracted pneumonia For over sixty
years he lived in the same commun-
ity. He was a consistent member of
Belmont Z. p Church. having united
with it soon after its organization He
leaves family of children, all well ad-
vanced to middle life. The funeral will
be held Tuesday morning. lnterment
at Belmont cemetery
William Vessels died Friday evening.
He was 6S years OF age and had been
a life long resident of Pulney town
ship. Funeral Monday at ! D. m. In
terment at Winding Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Eliza Benline died Friday after
noon. Funeral services this afternoon.
Interment at Rock Hill cemetery.
The funeral Of Jesse Keyser will be
held this morning at 10 o'clock.