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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
"Axed His Pardin."

Ex-Gov. Hoge Tyler of Virginia,
whose term expired in December last.
was especially enerous in granting
pardons. From many Of them he de-
rived much pleasure in the gratitude Of
the unfortunates, and often received
material for al amusing story. One of
these he tells was of a negro from
Richmond, convicted of some slight Of
ferse, who had convinced the governor
that he had been sufficiently punished,
and who was, accordingly, granted a
pardon. The pardoned mans young
err brother heard Of his release before
the ex-convict could reach home, and
rushed to tell their mother the good
news.
ooh! mammie!" he cried. "Bob's dun
got out, and s mos heah now.">
"Bless de Lud!" exclaimed the moth.
er; "but how'd he git out? He amt
dun busted out, is he?"
"Naw. mammie! De guv'nor jist stint
down and axed his pardin. an told him
to go home.''-New York Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
American "prudishne..."

In the face of foreign criticism. and
in the face of ones own dismay at ex-
listing conditions with regard to divorce,
we still sympathize with the retort adj
ministered to an alien critic of our peo-
pie. who had declared, in private con-
versation, that Americans seemed to be
afflicted with the disease. of prudish-
ness. The answer was somewhat in
these words (the incident occurred sew
eral years ago:) Eyes, probably 1t is
true that Americans are prudish; but,
considering the revelations that have
recently taken place concerning certain
circles in London, and considering the
condition of good part Of the Partisan
stage and of French literature, I, for
one, am willing that we should pay that
price for the knowledge that, on the
whole, Americans are the decentest peo-
pie, in regard to the relations of the
sexes, on the face Of the globe.'-Cen
fury.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
A Case of Vice Versa.

When Archbishop Patrick J. Ryan of
Philadelphia, who had been appointed a
member of the board Of Indian commits
sioners by the president, was very
young priest, he was stationed at a
parish in St. Louis where Archbishop
Kendrick presided over the diocese. The
latter lived in very small. unpreten-
tious house. scarcely in keeping with
his position in the church.
One day when Father Ryan was pass
ing the house Of the archbishop, accom-
panied by Chicago priest, who was
visiting the Mound City, he pointed out
the house as the residence of the head
of the local church, The Chicago priest
said, with surprise:
"Why, you should see the splendid
residence we have In Chicago for our
archbishop"
Eyes" responded Father Ryan, "but
you should see the splendid archbishop
we have in st. Louis for our residence"
New York Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
w Meets HI Match

a clever Now York woman ,.o.
lister WI Tlng-fang at a d,n div. Min
Washington several days ago a" 10
Sexcellency said: "'o his
Are you married?"
eyes"
Where IL your husband?"
He IL In New York, ATTENDING =, !,
business" W MS
And then his excellancy switcbo,
to impersonal questions. The New w ~
woman. after answering seyer,, 0s u.
them. hessitatingly said: ="
You have confused ire. your o,o.,
tency. When knew I was to NEE, ,,s
] was prepared to answer the usr,; w.
Of questions" SIT
'And what are they?" asked w.
Ting-fang, with suggestion of a sm,'
why, how old I was: how mans
children had; Row much NV cyot t''s
cost. and what my income was. +"
"And suppose" said Minister wr
Ut I had asked them, you would b,v.
thought me impertinent?"
"Oh, MOI" said the New York woman
blandly. "only Chinese, your excel]sr'
cy.'-New York Sun.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
Compelled to Give up Plan.

The Fifth avenue restaurant which
started out with the rule that in the
room in which meals were served la
carte only men in evening clothe IS
should be served. has been compelled to
give up that plan. New Workers are
patient. and will tolerate almost any
thing to get what pleases them; but
this latest device to gain for a restau-
rant the badge Of exclusiveness was not
a success.
The certain failure of the plan was
assured through the fact that no other
restaurant manager had never made
such ar effort. So those men who had
been in the habit Of dining wherever
they pleased without being compelled
to dress in any particular way, object
ed so forcibly that the rule was abro.
gated.-New York Evening Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
cross hes,tated for a moment.

Cross hesltated for q moment.
"AM right" he said. There can't be
any harm in that. Come this way"
BELL strolled along with the air Of a
msn moved by no more than ordinary
curiosity. But from the first he made
up his mind not to lose this opportuni-
| ty. He had not the remctest idea what
he expected to find. but he had a pretty
good idea that he was on the verge OF
an important discovery. He came at
length to the bedside Of the mysterious
| stranger. The man was lying on his
back in a state Of coma. his breath
came heavily between his parted lips.
Bell bent low. partly to examine the
| patient, partly to hide his face from
Cross. II Bell had made any discovery
he kept the fact rigidly to himself.
"Looks very young" he muttered.
''But then. he 8 one Of those men who
never grow any hair on their faces
Young as he looks. should judge him
to be at least sorty-five, and If am not
mistaken. he has heard the chimes Mt
midnight or later. TIM quite satisfied"
Its more than am" Cross said,
when. at length. he and his visitor were
standing outside together. Look here,
Bell, you're a great friend of Steers.
whom I believe to be very good fellow.
I don't want to get him into any harm.
Tut day or two ago found this letter
in a pocket book In belt worn by our
queer patient. Steel says the fellow Is
a perfect stranger to him. and believe
that statement. But what about this
letter? ought to have sent 1t to the
police, but didn't. Read It,"
IN FOL 1ofkor
from his pocket. 1t was on thick paper;
the stamped address given was "15,
Downend Terrace" There was no head
ing, merely the words: Certainly. with
pleasure shall be home; in fact am
home every night until 1880. and you
may call any time up until then. If
you knock quietly on the door 1 shall
hear YOU'D. S."
asked.
''It looks as If your patient had called
at Steels house by appointment" Bell
admitted. "Here is an invitation, UNI
doubtedly in Steel's handwriting. Sub
sequently the poor fellow is found in
Steel's house. nearly murdered. and yet
Steel declares solemnly that the man IS
a perfect stranger to him. 1t is bad
business, but assure you that Steel Is
the soul, Of honor. Cross, would you be
80 good as to let me have that letter for
two or three days?"
every WE'LL" Cross said. after little
hesitation. Goodnight"
Bell went on his way homeward with
plenty Of food for thought.
He stopped just for moment to light
cigar.
Getting towards the light he NUT
tered, getting along. The light is not
going to fail, after all. wondep what
Reginald Henson would say If he only
knew that had been to the hospital
end recognized our mutual friend Van
Sceck there!"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10

I the good and pious. so!ng on like this
I'd give Ave years OF my life to have
just handful Of your future constitu-
ents here for moment.
Henson paused suddenly and request
ed that Littimer should help him into
, bed af
II can afford to speak freely before
you" he said. "say word against me
and I'll crush YOU. Put out hand to
injure me and I'll wipe you of the face
Of the earth. It's absolutely impera-
tive that I should send an important
telephone message to London at once,
and here the machine has broken down.
and no chance of Its being repaired for
a day or two. Curse the telephone!"
He lay back on his bed utterly ex.
hausted by his At Of passion. One of
the white baniages about his throat
had started, and a little stresm OF blood
trickel down his chest. Littimer waited
for the next move. He watched the
crimson fluid trickle over Henson's
sleeping jacket. He could have watched
the big scounirel bleeding to death
with the greatest pleasure.
'What was Van Sneck doing here:"
The voice came clear and sharp from
the bed. Littimcr responded to 1t as a
cowed hound does to a sudden yet not
quite unexpected. lash from a hunts
mans who. HIS manliness was Oe
small account when Henson was con-
,'crned. For years he had come to hell
like this. Yet the question startled him
and took him entirely by surprise.
Gle was looking for the lost REM
brandt"
But Littimer's surprise was nothing
to Henson's amazement. He lay fiat on
his back so that his face could not be
seen. From the expression OF 1t he had
obtained totally unexpected reply to
his ques ion. He was so amazed that
he had no words for the moment. But
his quick intelligence and amazing cum
ring grasped the possibilities of the
situation. Littimer was in possession
of information to which he was a
stranger. Except In vague way. he
had not the remotest idea what Litti-
mer was talking about. But the young
err man must not know that.
$50 Van Sneck told you so?" he
asked. "What a fool he must have
been! And why should he have come
seeking for the Rembrandt in Bright
cn?"
Because he knows 1t was here.
suppose"
'It isn't here. because it doesn't ex.
list. The thing was destroyed by acct
dent by the police when they raided
Van Sneck's lodgings, years ago."
Evan Sneck toll me that he had act
ually seen the picture in Brighton"
(TO be Continued.)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
No ADEQUATE Return.

Prof. George w. Kirchwey, dean of
the Columbia Law school. was recently
delivering a lecture on property
II hold" said student who was be
ing questioned, "that you cannot take
a mans property without making ade-
quate return for It,"
IT differ with you," Prof Kirchwey
returned, gravely. II came UP here to
a reception last night. When l entered
I had my hat; when I left someone else
had it: there was no return. New
York Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
Mark Twain's Negro Tales

At little dinner the other night tbo
statement was made that the colorsd
race had longer memories than whi,a
folk. Mark Twain. who was present
agreed with the remark, and, to provo
It. told the following:
Some years ago, when South, 7 ma
an old colored man who claimed to hoya
known George Washington, and I asked
him II he was in the boat when Wash.
tngton crossed the Delaware, and he in.
stantly replied: 'Lor', Massa, steered
dat boat
"Well." said I. do you remember
when George took the hack at the cher.
~ tree?"
"He looked worried for minute, ana
then, with a beaming smile. said:
"'Why, suah, Massa. done drove dat
hack mahself. New York Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
Value of Wolf scalps.

A hunter and trapper who has beer
operating in North Park this winter
has brought in the pelts of four gray
wolves. The stockmen of North PARK
are paying a bounty of $50 for each
wolf scalp. The necessity for eXter-
mlnating the animals is growing great.
err every year, as the loss to owners OIL
cattle by their Expectations is seF',
GUS matter, as it is generally estimated
that each wolf destroys $500 worth o,
cattle during his life time.-Ranch anu
Range.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
CHAPTER XIII.
IndiscretiOn.

The expression on Henson's usually
benign colntenance would have startled
such Of his friends and admirers as re-
garded him as shining light and bright
example. The SNUG satisfaction, the
unctious sweetness Of the expansive
blue eyes were gone. A murderous
CLEAN shone there instead. His lips
were set and rigid, the strong hand
seemed to be strangling the bed clothes.
picture Henson. as the murderer stoop-
ing over his prey. The man had dis
carded his mask altogether.
"Oh!" he said, between his teeth, "you
are clever fellow. You would have
made an excellent detective. And so
you have found out where Van sneck
is?"
81 have already told you," Littimer
said, doggedly.
"How many days have you been
hanging about Brighton?"
1.-TWO or three. I came when heard
that Chris was i'll. didn't care to come
near the house, at least, not too near.
for fear of being seen. But pumped
the doctor. Then he told me that Chris
was dead, and risked it all to see the
last of her,
Eyes, yes" Henson said, testify; "but
what has this to do with Van Sneck?"
II was looking for Van Sneck. found
that he had been here. I discovered
that he had left his rooms and had not
re turned to them. Then it occurred to
me to try the hospital. pretended that
I was in search of some missing rela-
tive, and they showed me three cases Ct
bad accidents, the victims of which had
not been identified. And the third was
Van Sneck."
Littimer told his story with just the
suggestion of triumph in his voice. Hen
son was watching him with the keenest
possible interest.
''Do you know how Van sneck got
tEere?' he asked.
Littimer nodded. Evidently he had
heard most of the story. Henson was
silent for some little time. He was
working out something in his mind.
Ills smile was not a pleasant one; 1t
was nothing like his bland platform
smile, for instance.
"Give me that black book" he said.
do you know how to work tele-
phone?"
IT daresay I could learn. 1t doesn't
look hard"
''Well. that .s an extension telephone
on the table yonder. worked In connec-
ton with the main instrument in the IL
lrary. I like to have my own tele-
phone, as 1t IS Of the greatest assistance
to me. Turn that handle two or three
times and put that receiver to your ear.
When the exchange answers; tell them
to put you on O,O17 Gerard"
Littimer obeyed, mechanically, but
though he rang and rang. no answer
came. With a snarliDg curse Henson
dragged himself out of bed and crossed
the room with limbs that shook under
him.
He twirlcd the handle around pas
sionately.
you always were fool" he growled,
"and you always will be"
Still no reply came. Henson whirled
again, but could elicit no response. He
picked the instrument over and danced
around it impotently. Littimer had nev-
or seen him. in such raging fury be-
FORE The language of the man was an
outrage, filthy, revolving. profane. No
yelling. drunken Hooigan could have
been more fluent, more luridly offens-
i've.
GO on" I.ittimer said. bitterly. II
like to hear you. like to hear the
| SNUG, plausible Pharisee. the friend Of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
pu..v,. Queer Family

In the barn of w. H. Bunch Mali.
csc cat is rtising a family of three #
her own kittens, two black kittens, two
fox squirrels and a wild rabbit. The
E.other of the family is impartial IN
her devotion to the young ones. The
two squi,le) are the "black sheep Of
the family, and they give the old cat
considerable trouble by :heir frisk-
ness.-Flaiaview indy Dispatch to thu
indianapolis News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
Not COIlegc-Bred

Mrs. Blusterby-Mrs. DE Boaster says
that no man can be n gentleman unless
he has college education.
Mr. Blusterby-Well. that only proves
that women who have college educa-
lions are not necessarily ladies'. PUCK.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
Valuable Timber.

IT think a good deal of that cane" re-
marked Senator Lotsmun, exhibiting
the walking stick with pardonabc
pride.
What are you giving me?" asked
Senator Sweetner.
Its fact. There was $4,000 appro.
priated for the improvement of one Oh
the rivers in my state last year. one
snag was pulled out Of the river, anu
this cane was made from that snag -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10

HOmeseekers' Tickets to the West
Homeseekers can buy excursion tick
cts via the Great Northern Railway, to
points in Manitoba, Montana. Wash
irgton and the West, at about one fare
for the round trip. on first and third
Tuesdays of July, August, September
and October. Tickets and information
from all Railway Ticket Agents. or r.
I. Whitney, G. P. & T. A., st. Paul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
KEEP A BOX HANDY.

Rev. A. L. Tull Pastor M. E. Church, Ashland
wis, says: "For severe burns there is nothing
like Coles Carbolisnlve. 1t acts like magic re.
leiving the pain almost instantly and curesui
out scars. 1t is invaluable for skin irrtatious
and sores Of all kinds Be sure and get Coles
IS and 50 cents. by all good druggists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10

name unless It is quite formal busi-
ness"
''And what is to be done, now?" Ruth
asked.
Find the letter forged over what
looks like genuine cipher" David said.
xrimly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10

She Doesn't Approve His Taste.
docs Mrs. Grigsby allow her nus y,
bands friends to smoke in the house:
mot II Grigsby furnishes the cigars
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10
He Never Worked and Never viii

Hc NeVVr "OrAeU dHU Mover Will
There is New York farmer who has
lived seventy years and is sound as
dollar, and yet he has never done a
stroke of work since he reached years
IF discretion.
What shocking example for the
hired man!
1t does seem. however, as if he ought
to be willing to let them put a ragged
coat and bad hat on him. and then
seat him on a high stool in the middle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10

A sitting hen constantly broods over
the probable outcome of her mission
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-10

Girls who have no diamonds say IT y
vulgar to wear them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
THAT BUCKINGHAM BEAR.
Report That 1t Has Been Killed

Report That 1t Has Been Killed.
happenings in Farmvillc.
FARMV1LLE, VA. Dec. u.-(Special)
1t is reported here this morning that the
big, black bear which has been chased
for several days along the banks of the
Appomattox river was killed yesterday
in Buckingham county.
The Town Council of Farmville. in ses-
sion last night. elected Mr.. Edward c.
Wltse Il member of it's body to sue
coed the late Oscar r.. Wicker.
The Union Telephone Company. organ
lied and conducted by men OF this and
adjoining counties, applied to the Council
for permission to run their telephone line
through the streets of the town. and to
establish an office in F'armville. This
company already has connections with
Pamplin City, and nearly every point OF
Importance in Prince Edward also with
Smithvi!!e. Charlotte county, and it ID
their desire to come into Farmville by
the way of Darlington Heights. Five
Forks. Prospect. and Action. The Coun-
Gil granted the right to use the streets OF
the town and to establish an Office pro-
vided the company does not in any man
ner come in competition with or interfere
with the franchise rights Of the Farmville
Telephone Company.
II is tHc SeHeid1 DeiIel tl!ett fit<iI ~ IL
third Of the tobacco crop Will have been
marketed by Christmas. None of the bet
ter grades of the weed have been brought
in. and prices are in consequence low,
but {; decided rise may be looked for when
the long. brown leaf begins to show it
self on the warehouse floors of the town.
Shortly after the holidays. all the cleo
trio lights of the town will be cut Off for
q week or ten days. while a new and cost
~ engine is being installed in the place
of the present one, which has become
almost incapacitated for the increased
work put upon it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

Of the ankles. We remained in the swell
tering hold during the night in an atmos-
phere pregnant with disagreeable doors.
arising from various articles of subsis-
terce stored within. and about S o'clock
reNt morning we passed through another
ordeal in our ascent to the deck, which
was attended with more pain than the de-
scent owing to the raw conditions Of
our wounds.
All intercourse with the crew was pro
!libited, guards being stationed around us,
and we were not permitted to move with
not being accompanied by an armed
marine. Subsistence of the grossest kind
was issued, in the shape of fat pork and
hard tack. We remained on deck during
the day. closely watching as far as able,
the steering Of the vessel by the sun,
and found we were steaming due south.
The course was unchanged the next day
and I began to suspect that fatal isle.
Dry Tortugas, was our destined home of
the future.
INFORMED OF DESTINATION
From this time out we rename. on deck
our beds being brought up at night and
taken between decks in the morning. Ar
irving at Hilton Head, S. c., and whilst
lying in port, we were Informed by Gen
erai Dodd that he was sailing under
sealed orders. but as soon as we left the
port he would announce our destination.
We remained there during the night, hay
ing received some guests on board, and
the officers amused themselves with dane
ing and carousing. About II o'clock in
the day we were informed that the Dry
TCrtuEas was our destina ton.
OF it ] had no idea beyond that gather
Ell through the columns of the press. in
which it had been depicted as 4 perfect
hell which fact was duly established by
imprisonment on its limited space. After
TIC second day on the ocean the irons
were removed from our feet during the
day. but replaced at night and we were
permitted from this day out the privilege
of being on deck on account Of the OPP
pressve heat of the climate. where we
could catch the cool breeze as it swept
across the deck in the ships onward
track over the bounding ocean
10 be continued to-morrnWl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Ixeysville Small talk.

KEYSVILLE, VA. December n.-(Spe
cial.)-N1essrs. Polk Miller and Cary. of
Richmond. with DR.. Thompson Morton,
are enjoying a bird hunt to-day, in the
fields adjacent to Keysville. They have
fine dogs and a sprins-lilSe day. and will
doubtless return to Richmond this even
ing laden with game. They have been
in attendance upon the meeting of the
Virginia Field Association held at Chase
City, during the past three days. and
are enthusiastic over the good times
they had.
Miss Annie Norvel Of Smithville and
Mr. Finch. of Chase City. were guests at
Morton Hall yesterday.
Rev Lewis Bransford. who has been
holding revival services at the Methodist
Episcopal church for the past ten days.
will conclude his services tonight. Not
withstandng the freezing weather, he has
had a successful meeting.
Mr. E. Stanley Jeffress, Of Lynchburg,
is spending a few days here, with hs
parents.
Mrs. Lewis Dillon returned home on
Sunday. from d three-weeks' stay in
Richmond.
Mrs. Mollic Hudgns is visiting her sis
ter Mrs, Womack. OF Richmond, who
has been i'll for some time.
Mrs. Tom Williams and Mrs. f. j. Gre
CORY have returned home from weeks
stay in Richmond.
Mr.. Lee Watkins. Of Durham. n. c.,
spent Sunday in IIeysville, with his moth
CT Mrs. Sue Watkins.
sir. j. II. Drake. of Durham. n. c.,
has moved his family to Keysville, to
live
Mrs w 7. Snoddy who has been i'll for
some time, with typhOidfever. is conva-
descent.
Messrs Bates Hammer and Horton VIII
lis and DR.. T. f. Gregory. attended the
Masonic meeting in Richmond, last week.
Mr.. Herbert Priddy has been made