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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

cried Lottie quickly. "You got 1t
fairly, and don't care two straws for
it. It has always been Helens ambi-
ton to have me turn ranchwoman.
too, so we could live old-maid cattle
queens on adjoining claims"
Ellery Chase laughed merrily, but he
mentally decided to break up this ''old
maid scheme" as he called it, more
effectually than he had already. But
he soon discovered that it was not so
easy to overcome the ranchwoman's
prejudices, and often he returned from
the arena of his efforts feeling almost
hopelessly vanquished by Helen Gill
mans GOODNESS. But he went on being
pleasant and attentive to her when
ever they met. Lottie and Ellery had
grown to be the best of friends, but
months went by making Helen no
friendlier than at first.
One day Helen set out to transact
some business that took her across the
Platte River. She started to cross the
stream by an old ford not often used.
Her pony had traversed only a few
feet when she realized that the animal
was making no progress. He was
merely lifting one foot after another,
and withdrawing it with a peculiar
sucking sound.
"Quicksand!" she said, with a little
apprehension. II never heard there
was any at this ford"
She urged her pony forward, and the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
LONDON FoG's COST.
Such an Atmospheric Observation Costs
Pretty Penny.

Such an Atmospheric Observation Costs
Pretty Penny.
A London fog is an expensive visi.
day of it, counting the day at eight
hours, is estimated to cost anything
from $4,000 to 100000 in hard cash.
No small proportion of this goes to the
gas and electric light companies, which
have to supply about a third more
power than usual. But there are also
the railways. Fog signaling is expen-
sive. At Chaplain Junction alone $50
has been spent by single railway
company during a days fog in extra
pay to the platelayers. When the
red light cannot be seen at a distance
Of 100 yards the platelayers become
fog signalers, and for this they are
paid a shilling day in addition to
their regular wages, and fourpence per
hour overtime, provided the overtime
does not run into a second shilling.
Fog signals, like the cuckoo, are more
frequently heard than seen, and, like a
number Of things, such as babies, cats,
and crickets, make an amount of noise
altogether out Of proportion to their
size. The largest Of those in use is
scarcely bigger than crown piece and
is a quarter of an inch in depth. The
little tin box contains teaspionful OF
gun powder and three percussion caps
and is fitted to the rail by a lead rib
bon. They come from Birmingham
mostly, and they cost exactly a penny
apiece. A hundred and fifty thousand
or so are purchased by a big railway
company in the year, and there are
not many left over at the end of it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
you, and whenever I can do you a
neighborly turn don't hesitate to ask


you. and whenever I can do you
neighborly turn don't hesitate to ask
me-"
Thank you," she said, even more
coldly than before, and she rode away
toward her house.
"a Nova Zembla icicle would be
warm compared with her reception"
he said, with whistle. "Jove! She
makes beautiful figure on that pony.
and what perfect health she pos
sesses!"
That very evening he happened to
meet Lottie at the postoffice, and as
he rode back with her he asked her
why her sister was so cool toward him.
After a little hesitancy, with her char
acteristic frankness, Lottie told him.
"And so,' he commented with a
smile, your sister has a double grudge
against me: l took the claim your
sister had in view for you, and l hap
pen to be the son Of a lawyer who
won a case against your father, when
we were all children. Well, it is
strange, isn't 1t? But I'm going to
remove Miss Gilman's prejudices il ]
have to deed you the claim and perish
In the attempt"
"Oh. you shan't give up the claim.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
Re|en's Hostility.
BY AID. H. GIBSON.

BY AID. II. GlBSON.
Copyright, 1901: BY Daily Story Pub Coz
htelen Gilman was successful
young ranchwoman on Bear Creek in
Nebraska. Five years ago she had
come to the state and invested her
earnings as teacher in cattle, preempt-
ing an excellent piece of land. Her
fine health and a good head for bust
ness had enabled her to attain a sue
cess beyond her most sanguine expec-
tations.
I'D be perfectly happy now,' she
said to her sister, girl of 16, who
lived with her, '"if 1 could have held
that claim until you were of age.
And to think man should get it, and
worst of all that man, Ellery Chase,
the son of the lawyer who caused our
father to lose his property in Michi-
gan by finding some flaw in the deed.
boring ranchmen would touch that
land as long as l kept my cattle graz
ing there, and nows that young man
must come here and gobble up the
claim right from under my very nose"
well, Helen, we could hardly expect
that SO fine claim would remain I'M
taken till the law would let me hold
it," said Lottie. For my part I'm
not sorry that Ellery Chase has taken
it. He's SO handsome and pleasant.
Then he's not to blame for what his
father did"
NO. but I object to his takin:: the
land," answered Helen: Zone thing
sure, he'll not find me a sociable neigh
bor."
Lottie laughed.
There's no need nursing your dis
appointment about the claim" she
said, "for I intend to be mistress of it
some day.
"Why, Lottie Gilman, what do you
mean?" demanded her sister.
"I'll marry Ellery Chase and get the
claim after ALL" she returned in her
teasing tones.
A few days after this dialogue be-
tween the sisters, Ellery Chase rem
dered the young ranchwoman a service
by finding and returning to her herd
some "strays" which she had thought
were hopelessly lost. Helen Gilman
was riding along on her pony, inspect
ing some of her cattle, when Ellery
drove up the strays and in straight
forward way explained how and where
he had found them.
Every kind in you, Mr.. Chase" she
said in icy tones. Glow much do I
owe you for this service?"
Nothing, Miss Gilman" he replied.
1T gives me real pleasure to serve
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
How Mr.. Mumford, with the Aid of
the Seyyid, Got SoElc Photo

the Seyyid, Got sonac Photo
graphs.
The seyyid-hackman and nothing
more-exacted the Difference due to
him, all along the road. Once beside
deep, sluggish stream we came upon
an encampment of nomads, who had
come down out of the mountain ranges
to wash and shear their animals. They
were hard at work, the boys holding
down the sheep and goats, While their
elders removed the fleeces. The women
to whom health lent a buxom kind of
beauty and who, after the manner OF
mountain women. were lax about the
exposure of their faces, went about
among the flocks. drawing milk into
earthen vessels. AS I leaped across2the
stream, camera in hand. great cry Oh
protest went up, and the chief of the
outfit, bronzed, bearded and rangY
gentleman. who missed his proper
place in the world by not being born
where he could play right guard on a
Princeton eleven, came running with
half dozen Of his retainers and a
dozen Kurdish sheep dogs at his heels.
He was roaring Justify and waving
to the other bank, and reaching for
sort of bush hook that he carried to
make the argument good. In the Wild
est plunge of his onslaught he caught
sight of the seyyid's green belt. He
stopped as if some thoughtful person
had pulled an airbrake on him, ano
began to kowtow.
With wrath and reverence struggling
in him, he asked the seyyid what sort
of being I was and what I was going
to do to his people with that box
which had the Evil Eye in the end OF
it," It was explained to him. He
looked doubtingly at the camera, then
whispered to the seyyid, is it a sin?'
mo" said the lawgiver.
The chief relaxed his hold Of his
snickersnee, and put his entire COM
pany, men, boys sheep, goats and rosy
checked women. through their PAGES,
while the Evil Eye winked knowingly
and often.-John Kimberly Mumfora
in Harper's Weekly. -...
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

down over her shoulders"
animal, with terrified snort, tried to
obey her, but succeeded only in max
ing a wild struggle that almost un-
seated his rider
Realizing the danger of her position
Helen attempted to turn her pony back
to the shore, but the creatures efforts
to do this merely served to sink him
further in the yielding, Shiny mass
that seemed to rise up to enfold them.
With increasing apprehension Helen
felt her heroic little pony sinking
deeper and deeper in the treacherous
quicksand. Little bubbles of water be-
gan to appear over the surface of the
sand, and before she knew it the pony
had sunk to it's sides in the shiny SUBJ
stance. Despairing of being able to
extricate the animal, the now terri
fed woman lifted herself in the saddle
and called for help.
At last the clatter of a horses feet
told her that some one was coming.
Whizz! Then strong lariat set
tied down over her shoulders, and Eli
lery Chases voice called to her.
keep COOL Miss Gilman. Slip the
lariat down under your arms"
She did as he commanded, and slow
ly but safely she was lifted from the
saddle and drawn across the quivering
sand. Then her nerves gave way and
she tainted.
Miss Gilman" said Ellery, about a
week after the rescue from the quick
sand, 81 am going away"
"Why?" she asked with a startled
look. ...
II cannot stand it to live near you
and not be more to you than am
he answered.
"Stay then" she said, holding out
her hands to him, with the light of
love in her eyes.
"And so am to have the claim after
ALL" laughs Lottie; II suppose must
be satisfied, but Helen carries off the
better part of the bargain. But I'm
glad hostilities have ceased and Ell
lery is to be my brother"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07


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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
Bobby.s Insfnnation.

From London Tit Bits Little Bobby
has been forbidden to ask for dessert.
The other day they forgot to serve
him, and, as Bobby is very obedient,
he remained silent, although much
affected.
Josephine" said the father, pass
the plate.'
Wont you have mine, papa?" cried
little Bobby; "it's very clean" LON
don Tit Bits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
Those Loving Girls.

Maude--tie followed me Win his eyes
for nearly q block.
Clara-If you had worn your veil he
would probably have followed you With
his feet.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
One of the I4uxurics.

*'I see that the price Of bath robes has
been raised remarked Weary Wrag
tles, looking UP from the scrap of News
paper he had been reading.
'Oh, WELL" he returned, chose who
want luXuries should have to pay for
hem. It's when you put up the price of
beer that the public naturally gets ex-
cited."-Chicago Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
Not Fatal.

Willie-I think could die listening
to Miss Triller sing.
cy Nick-oh, you may feel like dying,
but you'll pull through; I've been
through it often.-Ohio State Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
rbc usunI Rernnrks.

What did he say when he slipped on
the ice?
Well, he did the best he could. but
he couldn't think Of anything original.
Puck,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

Professor Young estimates that Is
train running from the earth to the
sun at forty miles an hour would take
about PCS years for the trip, and the
fare would be about G250,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
WONDERFUL CURE OF. PSORIASIS,

IN sufferer tor thirty years from the worst form Of Psor
n ass, finally ccred BY Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment, wish to tell you my experience that others
matter that exuded from after the scales peeled
off, would cause undercl0thing to actually gum to my
down. for hour two the flesh my elbows and knees
woud split thick and hard would the cry scales become
The humiliation experienced say nothing Of physical
fairly rain from my coat sleeves Ihave read nohe of your
testimonials that appear to represent bad nine
But as to the core. commenced bathing IN hot Ctt-
Soap suds night and morning, applied the Cuticur
Ointment, and then wrapped myself IN sheet. In two
weeks my skin almost blood red IN color bot smooth
and whou scales. Patches Of natural coored skin began
to appear and in less than month was cured now
passed forty Of and have skin soft and smooth
ence and regrettng that senstveness forbds me from dis
closing my name, am yours gratefully,
J. H M.. Boston. Mass. Scot. 30 1900
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

Ptso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. IL. 1900
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

For frost-bite, chilblains, sore and
lame joints, stiffness OF muscles, try
Wizard Oil. 1t won't disappoint YOU
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

Married men have many cares, but
old bachelors have few pleasures.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

The successful blacksmith can either
shoe horse or make a. horseshoe
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
i. w. Groves signature is on the box. 25c
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

Consisting of CUTICURA SOAP to cleanse the
skin Of crustS and scales, and soften the thick
ened cuticle, CUTICURA OINTMENT to instantly
allay itching, irritation, and inflammation, and
Soothe and heal, and CUTICURA RESOLVENT
to cool and cleanse the blood, and expel humor
germs. ASlNGLE SET is often sufficient to cure
the most torturing, diSfiguring skin, scalp, and
blood humorS, rashes, feelings, and irritationS,
with loss Of hair, when the best physicians,
and all other remedies fail.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-04

gathering willows for baskets at the
7willow match" above GenWood The
mother of The baby which was carried
al left her baby asleep IN her tent
and went 10 another tent 10 stilp VII
lows This was about dusk and she
noticed an animal proving AROUND he'
tent but supposed II was cog
Presently she heard her baby scream
Ing. and running to the tent iouhu 1t
had disappeared. She began scream
ing and attracted the other ihdiaiis'
They gave pursuit, following the cries
Of the baby as long as they could be
heard. hut when these ceased, IT being
dark, II was futile to attempt any
search. The Indians hurried 10 Glen
wood In state OF terror ana told OF
their misfortune. but they were not
believed The following day however,
a couple of men rode over the noun
tain, and found here and there pieces
OF clothing which the unfortunate
mother identified as having been wrap
ped around her baby
AS further proof Of her loss she re-
turned to Glenwood a few days later
20 get relief for lack Of breast nursing,
The squaw Is small young woman,
and has been often seen In Richlleld,
She spent the past winter here, and
frequently brought her infant to town
with her She VIII readily be recalled
as a woman much above the average
Indian women in beauty, The child
was her first and was FIVE or six
months old 1t is a very distressing
AFFAIR. and no one can fail TO feel q
compassion for her and her husband,
--Riohneld Reaper.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
bids will be received at the office OF the
undersigned until IL o'clock noon OF the
10th day Of May. 1901, for the construc-
tion--at Burrlston, Juab county-of a
dam with waste or drain pipe, and
spillway with llume, according 10
plans and specifications 10 be seen at
my Office In the Joint City and County
Building, Salt Lake City, and at the
Office Of the County Clerk Of Juab coun-
~ at Nephi All material for waste
pipe and hume to be furnished by tn,
contractors. and all work on the dam q
be completed not later than August J.,
1901
Each bid must be accompanied by
certified check equal 60 FIVE per cent Of
the amount of the bid, TO be held upon
the condition that upon the award ~
said contract 10 him the bidder VIII
faithfully and promptly execute good
and sufficient bond payable 20 the state.
with two sureties. to be approved by
the State Board ~ Examiners. condl-
toned for the faithful performance OF
the contract. JOHN SHARP,
State Fish and Game Commissioner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-04
OUR NEICHBORS.
FRANKLIN, IDAHO.
"Reminiscences of the Pioneer Days
of Oneida County, Idaho.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence,
Franklin. Oneida County, Idaho, May
1.-The notice IN your valuable paper
Of the death Of Thos. S. Smart, which
occurred on the 18th ult, calls to mind
many "reminiscences Of the pioneer
days. Elder Smart was one Of the
founders Of our settlement, coming here
the day following the first contingent
The first arrivals Of men at this
place was on April A. 1860, and consist
ed OF John Reed, Thos. Slater, Alma
Taylor. Thos, Mccain, Jos. Chadwick,
Jas. Sanderson, r. Contours, w.
Flueltt, Mm Woodward, Jas. May, Jas
Parker, Jas dollhouse and a Brother
Woodhead,
ON the 18TH next day. Thos. S.
Smart. S. Handy, Jos Perkins Jos.
Dunkley, W. T. Wright and others ar
rived for permanent settlement. Men
continued TO arrive for several days,
till about eighty men were in the col
ony.
Peter Vaughan came and organized
the settlers and appointed T. $. Smart
president. S. r. Parkinson and Jas.
Sanderson, counsell0rs. Jas Sandersou
was the first captain Of minute men. II.
G. Van Orden, captain Of infantry Jas
May. first road supervisor, w. H. Rog-
ers and Jno. Frew, were the principal
singers.
Early In June, President Brigham
Young and a large company came 10
Franklin, and Preston Thomas Of Lehi.
was appointed Bishop u Franklin.
Jno, Reed was killed at Smithfeld
by Indians on July 23rd and buried next
day In Franklin. July q, 1860 Jas San
derson died In the fan of that year.
Only FIVE men Of the 1860 pioneers now
live in this place-they are s Il, Park
lnson, Vim. Woodward. A. Stalker w.
T. Wright and J. Oliverson, the others
have either moved away, or gone TO the
great beYond.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-04
HOOPER,.
Festival and Banquet In Honor OF
Veteran Relief Society Workers.
snenlnl Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Hooper. Weber Co., May s.-On April
30 the ladies' Of the Relief Society, as
sisted by the members OF the Y. l.. M.
/ A.. gave a very enjoyable surprise
10 President Belnap and her counselor,
Margaret Manning Being the regular
monthly meeting the guests OF honor
aid not suspect anything unusual; the
opening exercises were rendered as
usual and the regular business of the
meeting attended to- After which jan
nett child proposed That the meeting
resolve itself into sociable 10 show
respect 20 the above named sisters ana
appreciation Of their labors. They
have presided over the society since its
organization. They had not time to
recover from the surprise OF this an
nouncement before the choir, which
had been waiting in the vesiry, com
menced singing 'Hark listen 10 the
trumpeters," and fled into the meet
ing room, followed by the Bishoprlc
and a number Of the brethren. 80
great was the ladies' surprise that they
looked as though they expected 10 gee
some heavenly manifestations but IN
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-05-04

IN THE THIRD JUDICIAL DIS
trict Court of the State OF Utah, In and
for the County Of Salt Lake, Case No.
1884 Helen II. Stayner ct al, Plain
tifs, vs. b. S. Young, as administrator
of the estate Of Charles w. Stayner.
Deceased. ct al, Defendants. Notice OF
Referees Sale. Pursuant 70 decree and
order Of sale in the above entitled ac-
ton the undersigned duly appointed
referees will sell on Saturday, the lSth
day OF May, A. D., 1901, at the hour or
~ o'clock noon. at the West front door
OF the County Court House Of the Joint
City and County Building, In the Guy
Of Salt Lake County of salt Lake
State Of Utah, at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, all of the fol-
lowing described property, towitl All
the Southeast quarter of Lot two l2l
Block twenty-one (2D, Plat ID, SAT-
Lake city Survey, in Salt Lake city
salt Lake County, State OF Utah.
Terms Of sale cash. The said sale
will be made subject TO the coniirma-
ton Of the Third Judicial District Court
of Salt Lake County Slate Of Utah. In
the above entitled action.
EUGENE NJ. CANNON
S. l.. RICHARDS.
JOS. w. MUSSER
Dated this 26th day Of April, a. D..
1901
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AssKssMtNT SD. be.

ELYMtNING AND MILLING COMPANY.
once and principal place OF business, salt
lake city, Utah Notice Is hereby given
That at a meeting OF the directors, helh on
The gjth day Of April, 1901 an assessment OF
cont, per share was levied on all the shares
Of tho capital STOCK " the corporation issued
md outstanding payable on or before Nay
ayth. 1901. 20 the treasurer 40 his Office, az ~
n Ione, & COS bana. No 10 Main street.
Salt AXE CITY. Utah. Any stock upon
which the assessment may remain unpaid
an Inc ,qth day Of May 1901, will be deiln-
ouont ana advertised Tor sale ut public auc-
ton; aud unless payment Is made before. so
many " tho sunrg, represented by eath GER
t.e.gte of the stock SD delinquent as may be
necessary aiIl lie sold an the 9lth day OF
lame 1901 40 ~ o'clock a ~, 20 pay the de-
liugucut assessment toy ther with the cost
of advertising and cNpguse nl SAFE
WM. 49, SPRAGUE. secretary.
Uy order OF the board ~ directors.
salt Lake CITY. Utah. April a. lDl.
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nOUNT PLEASANT.
Funeral of Duncan NcArthur-Reck-
less Disregard Of Quarantine.

Special Correspondence.
Mt. Pleasant, sanpete Co, May g.
The funeral Of Duncan Macarthur. the
man who was killed in a runaway ac-
cident the other day, took place In the
Latter-day Saints meeting house yes
terday. The speakers were President
Lund and Elder David Candland, Coun-
selor Jos. Seely presiding. A large
number OF carriages followed the re-
mains TO the grave. Deceased has been
resident OF Mt. Pleasant nearly all
his lie, and consequently leaves a great
many friends and relatives 10 mourn
his demise. He leaves a faithful wife
and several small children.
We are having all the rain we want
now. and II will do great amount OF
good TO the farm and garden. II is
feared. however, that II will freeze very
hard after the storm and will therefore
result In very severe loss in the mat
ter OF fruit-such as apples, pears and
plums, which are now making the city
veritable flower garden with their
sweet blossoms. The grain is all CON-
Ing UP fine.
There are now Ave cases Of smallpox
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stead Of that they were presented With
lovely crazy pattern quilt each, which
was made by the members Of the Relief
Society under the direction Of Sister
Phoebe Jones. Josephine Manning ana
Jane Quibel The initials Of each menu
Der was worked IN the center Of the
block they made. A nice program, IN
tersperced with speeches from the
Bishopric and others, songs and recita-
tons was rendered to the enjoyment
Of all present The meeting was held In
the meeting house under the pretence
Of cleaning the Relief Society hall, al
though the real object was to prepare
and set the tables for a supper A
grand banquet was furnished by the
sisters. and about two hundred sat
down and enjoyed the bountiful repasL
There WAS also a dance for the young
folks at night.
All felt II was good 10 meet together
and show respect to the living workers
and not wait until there is no response
from the lips of our loved ones. but let
them know while living that we appre-
ciate their untiring labors.
WIND AND RAIN.
We have had great deal Of wind up
10 date which carried away lots OF
real estate and sugar beet seed with
It. which viii have to be replanted
The tomato factories are not letting
out very large contracts this year as
the thing was overdone last season
We have abundance OF water In our
bitches and we are having me ram