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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
HURON HAS BIG FIRE.

TWENTY-FIVE Thousand Dollar Struc.
Is Destroyed by Flames.
1iu.on, S. D., Dec. 10. - Fire last
night destroyed the Grand opera
house, owned by William L. Miner,
and valued at $4,000. The fire orig
mated in the furnace room in the
basement, and the entire interior Of
the structure was burned out before
the walls fell, thus saving an adjoining
building from destruction. Fortunate
ly there was no wind, and the roofs
of nearby buildings were covered
with snow. The city fire department
was reinforced by the detail from the
Chicago & Northwestern department.
Stocks of goods in adjoining stores
were removed and saved
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
AN UNBELIEvERs' CONVERSION.

TOOdles was an unbeliever.
She posed as one. She went about
protesting her unbelief in the exist.
ence, of Santa Claus.
Her creed consisted of the one
word, Rats
Her argument was simple enough
and to the point. She had never seen
any evidence of Santa Claus in all
the years of her life, therefore why
believe in him?
There had been a time when she
was foolish and confding, and had
believed, but disappointment had
soured her.
But she knew Christmas was time
when there were all sorts of beautiful
toys in the shop windows. In particu.
lar she knew where there was one
doll, in Toodles eyes the most perfect
doll ever made, and her little, hungry
heart yearned for it.
1t was a case of love at first sight.
for when Toodles passed the big store
and stopped 'wistfully before it's toy
window, she suddenly knew that she
had seen her affinity.
And through this doll she was con.
verified from skeptism into enthusiastic
belief.
The Doll was reaching out to her.
It's little arms were extended in an
appealing way, its lips were parted
as if it might be calling.
On the day before Christmas Too
dies nose was pressed against the
pane of the window which held her
divinity until it was fiat and cold.
Her grubby little hands were pressed
against the pane, too, making spotty
marks on the glass. She was deaf.
dumb, blind to all save The Doll.
And just then Lady Bountiful de-
scended from carriage and saw Too.
dies.
The pathetic little figure attracted
her attention, and she was feeling in
particularly good mood that day, SO
she said:
SIS there something in the window
you like?"
Toodles couldn't see what possible
reason there was for telling Lady
Bountiful and it was only by persist
ent questioning that the story of the
affinity was drawn out.
Then Lady Bountiful said good-by
and went into the shop Toodles stood
gazing, her nose growing colder and
colder, and she unconscious OF the
world.
All of a sudden Tcciles saw long
black arm reaching into the window
from the shop and lifting out The Doll
and she turned away witt. choke.
"S'pose some kid with moneys got
her." she grunted.
Once, as she wendell her way sor-
rowfully homeward, she caught a
glimpse of the carriage of Lady Boun.
tiful following close behind her.
And that night her dreams were
full of The Doll, and bitterness. for
there was no Santa Claus.
Christmas morning she was awak.
ened by EXPLANATIONS of surprise and
scrambled out Of bed at the sound o!
her name. What is it you've got?"
she shouted.
Its for ycu." called her brother.
A parcel addressed to her had been
left at the door
When she opened it and the beauti-
full CLASSY eyes Of The Doll looked
forth at her she did not say anything.
She could not find words then. But
later in the day she addressed those
of the faith once more.
"Youse wuz right and | wuz wrong"
she said with q gulp. "There Is a
Santa Claus" She held up The Doll
In proof.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
The Original Santa Claus

month, the rair Margarfta, thy Pearl.
shall find dowried mate, or yield t.
such alliance as may select. Within
another month, thy Dawn of Day, the
lovely Roxana, shall likewise mate in
lawful wedlock or submit to my alter.
native. So also, in still another
month thy Claudia, the lame one, must
lind her dowry. or, mark you, my
noble lord. her alliance shall DO
sought below stairs among the soul.
lions OF my kitchen. IT'S thus l shall
stop the clamors of my court, and
case my conscience by granting thee
time for reflection. Go, and remem.
ber."
The unfortunate father left the
presence of his King with the bitter.
moss of despair in his heart. His
soul revolted, but his arm was power
less against the mighty monarch. He
was impotent to obey the royal com.
mand, and the alternative meant
death to him. and worse than death
to his innocent flock. But home he
went, ard clasping his beloved daugh-
tiers to his breast, he Impaired the
orders of their King.
Father, we can die" said the cour-
aseous Margarita.
But the Dawn of Day loved life, and
said: mo, let us wait and see, per.
haps we can melt the heart of the
King and turn him from his fell pur-
pose"
But Claudia, the lame girl, clasping
her hands and looking up to Heaven,
said: Let us kneel and ask guidance
from the Lord on High. On him
alone can we rely for help and wis
DOM"
Forthwith they knelt and prayed
for succor. In their prayer they be.
moaned their fate and besought the
aid of Heaven to save them from it
in some way, though an angel from
Heaven should be sent to ward of
this awful degradation.
1T SO happened that Nicholas, the
beloved priest, the one whose name
may be found in every church calen-
dar as the Bishop, the Saint of Lycia
1T so happened, say, that Nicholas
was passing by, and he heard their
applications and prayerful lamenta-
tons, so he resolved to be the in
ctrument of their salvation.
A few nights afterward, the father
vas aroused by heavy object falling
upon the floor of his chamber, cast
through an open. window. He arose
and found q packet upon which was
Inscribed: For Margarita, the
Pearl; to him whom her heart shall
select in lawful wedlock." Opening
it he found, in gold, the dowry re-
CURED by the lew and custom.
Truly they were happy. None but
an angel could have done this thing,
and deep in the hearts of Roxana and
Claudia there was a trustful faith
that they, also, would be saved in like
manner. And so it happened, for
after Margarita was lawfully and
happily espoused, and the second
month had almost halved, the father
was again awakened at night by the
falling Of some heavy, object upon his
chamber floor. This time the packet
here the words: Let the lovely Rox-
ana find in her lawful spouse a new
Dawn of Day." 1t was mysterious to
tie Lord Of Lucan, though he suspect
ed human intervention perhaps the
King had relented; but to the daugh-
tiers it was an angelic interposition.
Then began the third month. the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
BANK BEGINS BUSINESS.

New National Institution at Webster,
S. D.
Webster, S. D., Dec. 19.-The newly
reorganized First National bank of
this city has opened it's doors and
commenced business. The officers are:
President, Isaac Lincoln; vice presi-
dent. D. B. Compton; cashier, George
G. Dunton; assistant cashier, John
Lienlokken. The capital stock of the
new institution is $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
ACKNOWLEDGES HIS GUILT.

Postmaster Charged With Embezzle'
ment Is Captured.
Peoria. ILL.,, Dec. 2O.-Nels G. Matson,
postmaster at Middletown, Des Moines
county, Iowa, who has been wanted by
the government authorities since May
S last, for the embezzlement of post
office money order funds to the ex-
tent of $500, was arrested in Pekin
yesterday morning. He acknowledged
his guilt and was taken before United
States Commissioner Howe, who
fixed his bond at $4,000 and ordered
him remanded to the county jail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
STRANGLED BY MACHINE.
Hanska Farmer Killed by Wind.

Hanska Farmer Killed by Wind
mill.
Hanska, Mimi, Dec. 10. - Fred
Brude, a farmer of Lake Hanska,
while repairing a windmill, was caught
in the machinery by his duck coat and
died of strangulation before help could
reach him. He was about twenty
four years old and unmarried. He is
a brother of Miss Brude, one of the
instructors in the school of agri-
culture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
BANK CLOSED.

State Examiner Declares Private Con-
Germ Is insoIvent.
Madison, Wis, Dec. Estate Bank
Examiner Bergh closed the Bank of
Westby, Vernon county. finding it in
solvent. It is private bank owned
by Carl o. Brye. with $4,000 capital
stock. Its last published report
showed about $13s.O00 of deposits;
total resources, s171, 939.19, and $1,000
surplus.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
PUNISHMENT FOR A FIEND.

Sentenced to Solitary Confinement for
Life.
Hastings, Mich, Dec. 20. - Matthias
H. Rutzler, alias John Brantlinger,
yesterday pleaded guilty of the muir
der of Mrs. Robert Garrison in Johns
town township Monday morning. He
had previously admitted that he raw
ished his victim after death. Judge
Smith sentenced the prisoner to soli-
tary confinement at hard labor for
life in the state prison.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
MANGLED UNDER CARS.

Man and Horse Instantly Killed and
Gutter Demolished.
Houghton, Mich, Dec. 20. - Peter
Tumala was killed by a South Shore
train while driving on the track below
Houghton last night. AS the train ap-
preached the whistle sounded. but
Tumala paid no attention and drove
on. The horse was killed, the cutter
demolished and Tumala mangled I'M
der the wheels.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
The Point Of Resemblance.

"Your poem, Mr.. Lamefeet, reminds
me of a deserted country church,
said the editor, speaking of the poets
latest effort, entitled "Said Medita-
tions.'
"Ah, thank you, am glad have at
last written something which
pleases-''
Eyes, it reminds me of a deserted
church." continued the editor, "be-
cause it is so empty and dismal"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
Murderer Becomes Insane.

Waukesha. Wis. Dec. 10. - George
lowers. the convicted murderer of his
father, became insane in the court
room yesterday when a life sentence
was imposed. The united efforts of
four deputy sheriffs We're required to
get him out Of the cart room.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
BUSINESS HOUSES BURN.

Two Severe Losses by Fire at Archer,
Iowa.
Archer, Iowa, Dec. 19.-Fire caused
by the explosion of a lamp in A. Men
nings hardware store last evening de-
stroyed the building and stock and the
store and stock of Emmenbech Bros,
general merchandise. The formers
loss is $500: insurance. $4,000. The
latter's loss is $4,000; insurance, $4,-
900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
Has Girl Arrested.

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 20. - August
Grandberg of Rush City has caused
the arrest of a girl named Ruth
Staples. No charge has been preferred
against the girl, but Grandberg says
he has been robbed of $1,375, and sus'
poets the prisoner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
Both Candid.

"Give me your candid opinion Of my
painting" requested D'Auber.
Its worthless" replied Cynicus.
Eyes, know it's worthless. But let
me have it anyway. Philadelphia
Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
Cauuht Red.Handed.

Ortonvile. Mimi. Dec. 2O.-At 3:45
yesterday morning Gale Russell and a
young man giving the name OF Louis
Craig of Minneapolis were captured In
tho act Of burglarizlng J. w. Browns
jeWelry store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
Commits Suicide.

Stevens Point, Wis, Dec. 19.-Frank
Wylie. Jr., son of the proprietor of the
Wylie house at Brokers Landing. COM
mitted suicide last night in the rear
of a saloon here by firing a bullet
downward through the top OF his skull.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
CAUGHT in the Act.

Ortonville, Mimi. Dec. 20. - Gail
Russell and Louis Craig broke into
Browns jewelry store last night.
They were caught by the marshal be-
fore securing any valuables.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
BANKER PLEADS GUILTY.
Lough Admits Accepting Deposits
When Bank Is Broke.

WheH Bank IS 6rUKe.
Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 19.-Sidney
c. Tough sprung surprise at the
session of the district court yesterday
by pleading guilty to the charge of ac-
cepting deposits in bank while know
ing that the bank was insolvent. MIR.
Tough was cashier in the State Bank
of Northwood, which suspended over
a year ago. The case has been pend
ing against him since that time. but It
was not expected that he would plead
guilty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
Clothing House Closed.

Redwood Falls, Mimi. Dec. 20.-The
clothing house of l.. S. Perlman mas
been closed on writ of attachment to
secure $50 delinquent rent. Perlman
has been absent for three weeks and
his whereabouts are unknown. There
are other creditors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
His Arm Torn of.

Cannon Falls, Mimi. Dec. 20.-Au.
gust Halverson, young man living
near this place, lost his right arm in a
corn shredder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
LAD KILLS HIMSELF.
Father Finds Him With Bullet in Hi
Aead

r dLnEr F1VuS T1ITfI WITH 6UIISI III TITO
Head.
Vernon Center, Mimi, Dec. 10. -
Lester Cole, sixteen years old, son of
Abe Cole, accidentally shot himself at
noon yesterday, dying instantly.
Father and son we're employed cutting
wood near their home. The boy took
his rifle along to have little sport.
Mr.. Cole found him few minutes
later beside stump with a bullet hole
in his head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
Her Reason.

when you proposed to Miss
Richasmudde and she refused you.
didn't she appear angry?"
NO." said Willie Sappe; "the deah
girl seemed pleased"
"Indeed?"
"Yaas; she said she had just thir-
teen proposals this season, and mine
would break the unlucky number.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

NO UNSIGHTL1 SCARS
result from Burns, Cuts or Scalds if you
use Coles Carbolisalve. Quick cure guar
anteed or money refunded. 25c and soc, at
good druggists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
BURGLARS RAID TOWN.
Blow Safes, Wreck Buildings and Rob
TiIIs.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 10. - Burglars
raided Wingra Park, a suburb of this
city, blew the safe in the feed store of
S. M. Jacobs, wrecking the building.
They robbed the till in the general
store of George Scott, and attempted
entrance into three or four residences.
So far as reported they secured less
than $40. The sheriff is after three
suspects.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25
Professional Advice

Professional Advice.
ooh, Doctor" said Mrs. Bilker,
stopping the physician on the street;
I'm completely exhausted - can
scarcely walk. What should I take.
"Um-well, you might take a hack"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

ETC permanently cured. No ts nervousness after
TIL first days use OF Dr. Knes Great Nerve Restor-
Send for FREE as2. 90 trial bottle and treatise.
Or r. H. KLINE Ltd 931 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-25

A man is made either great or small
by his own will.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-25
TICKLE
Woman Caused Heart.
ache
And the Loss of $50 TO Cleve-
land Man.

Baltimore, Nd, Sept, 25-The U. S.
Board of Immigration has been re-
quested to lend assistance to Paul
Hammer, of Cleveland. o., In the re-
covery of $50 which he says has dis
appeared with prospective wife, for
whose importation from Germany he
had made all the necessary arrange
ments and advanced the cash In order
to enable her to make the trip.
According to tho story told to the
Immigration officials, Hammer insert
ed an advertisement In paper In Ger
many, the ultimate object of which
was to obtain wife, Mrs. Carrie
Schroeder, n widow. answered. Cor.
respondcnce and exchange of photo
graphs followed, Hammer was pleas
ed at the Photographic reproduction,
and clinohed the matrimonial proposal
with $50 for travelling expenses. Mrs,
Schroeder, who Is IS years of age, ar
rived at this Port about n month ago
with her daughter, Elsa. A few days
after the Immigration officials received
communication from Hammer ask
ing II the woman had arrived and ex-
planning his Interest In her.
An investigation disclosed the fact
that the woman had arrived, and that
she stated that she was going to Cey-
Ion, o., to marry Henry Neldling. The
information was conveyed TO Hammer,
and he now asks that the officials as
sist him in recovering his money. In
order to compensate them for their
trouble Hammer enclosed dollar bill
and two cent stamp.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-25
$1,000 which they dug up in the edge

$1,000 which they dug up in the edge
of woods back of Alexis, o., Satur-
day. The men reached Alexis. pro-
cured some tools for digging and curt
ly ordered back couple of boys who
wanted to follow them. The lads told
what they had observed and. in con-
sequence, a small party followed at n
distance.
The two men went to tree. con-
suited intently paper they carried,
then made some measurements with a
tape line and dug fruitlessly. Re-
measurements followed and second
digging resulted in their unearthing
a bundle wrapped in oilcloth. Men
from the watching party then ap'
preached and learned that the men
had come to dig for treasure buried
long ago and had now secured over
$11, 900. The men took an eastbound
train soon after.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-25
GOES TO GERMANY.
Particular Travellers Demand
the Importation of Ameri-
can Articles.

f had drank coffee since babyhood,
and although was very nervous and
dyspeptic, | could not and wouiu not
believe that coffee had anything to 40
with it," writes an American lady now
living in Munich, Germany.
MY physician finally convinced me
that coffee was at the bottom of all my
troubles, and tried many things to
take It's place, but nothing satisfied
the carving for real coffee. At last,
one day IN half-hcarted, despairing
mo5d, bought from the grocer some
Postum Food Coffee. My grown-up
daughter who by the way had Inherited
my tpsto for coffee aud also my ner-
vousness, laughed and said; Don't
you know that nothing can take the
place OF we'll made coffee half Java
and half Mocha. with plenty of rich
crcnm?'
4 nrmly believe it, l replied, but n
drowning man will grasp at straw,
md | am getting more nervous every
day and can hardly ent anything at
nll, and DR.. s.. like the rest of the
phycicians, tells me II all comes from
coffee
SO next morning | personally made n
pot of Postum following closely the
directlons--Hnd such surprise! The
color was a rich dark, winey brown,
and pleasant aroma greeted the
nostris But the taste-the crucial
testg | confess l feared to put II to
that test for fear OF another dis
appointment.
But not so with my daughter, who
eagerly made the trial and fairly
shouted; 'Hurrah! Mamma, you have
ended our coffee drinking for good
The flavor was full and rich and left
nothing TO be desired.
In short time, my dyspepsia dis
appeared and as for nerves,-my
daughter and myself almost forgot
that such things existed, until we came
10 Germany and had 20 go back to
coffee and we are again ms nervous
and dyspeptic as we used to be. But
we don't intend to let II go on; | have
written TO America for n good supply
OF Postum and propose TO always
have II In the future at any cost
Life is miserable 10 us without Postum
When we used It, Postum proved tn,
most gentle of conquerors and loaded
us with benefits In the way OF strength
ened health and quiet nerves" Nam,
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek
Mich,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-25
CELEBRATING.
No More Hearings by Circuit
Court Until Monday.

At the adjournment of Circuit
Court Wednesday evening, 1t was an
nounced that no more hearings will
be given until Monday. The Court
will spend Thursday in delibemting,
and it Ia likely some decisions will
be announced Friday. On Tuesday
and Wednesday hearing was given In
the matter Of the appeal of VIII
Christy and others from the decision
of Judge Hayden that stockholders
of the old Akron Street Railroad Co,
are not liable to creditors of the COM
pany. The action Is one to enforce
stockholders liability, and the stock
holders are making the defense that
the Akron Street Railroad Co. sold
its property to the Akron Street Rail-
way Co, and that the Akron Street
Railway Co. sold out to the Akron
Street Railway & Illuminating Co.,
and that creditors, accepted a percen-
tage OF their claims from the Master
Commissioner who sold the property,
which, the stockholders claim, re-
leases them from liability. Judge u,
w, Stuart as referee ruled that the
stockholders We're liable, but Judge
Hayden reversed the decision Of the
referee.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-25
AMERICANS
GIVE LARGE SUMS
For the Aid Of the Beers In
South Africa.

Amsterdam, Sept. % Simultaneous
ly with the issue of an appeal of the
Boer generals to the civilized world for
assistance comes the statement that
the Boer funds have received the enor.
nous accession of 100000, the gift
of Henry Phipps, the well known Pitts.
burg steel man.
This subscription Is four times the
the Dutch press, and coupled with the
gift of similar amount ON Saturday
from Arthur White, another American
raises the American subscriptions to
nearly S250.0OO.
The manifesto of the Boer Generals
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-25
Take Care of the Stomach

The man or woman whose digestion
Is perfect and whose stomach performs
its every function is never sick. Ko-
dol cleanses, purifies and sweetens the
stomach and cures positively and per-
manently all stomach troubles, indi-
gestion and dyspepsia. 1t is the Won
derful reconstructive tonic that is max
ing so many sick people well and weak
people strong by conveying to their
hodies all of the nourishment in the
food they eat. Rev. j. ii. Holiday,
Of Holiday, Miss, writes: "Kodol has
cured me, consider 1t the best rem
edy ever used for dyspepsia and
stomach troubles. l was given up by
physicians. Kodol saved my life."
Take 1t after meals.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-09-25
When Wealth IS
Centered
In the Hands of the Few,
Says Rev. Slayter.
An Address on the Trust
Problem.

Rev. J. G. Slayter, pastor of the
First Church of Christ, addressed O.
Il. rally of the Christian churches of
Allegheny in Pttsburg Monday even
ing His subject was, This Country
OF Ours" He said, among other things;
zone of the evils that is tending to
destroy the nation is the Capitalization
of wealth into the hands of the few.
God established a law with the Israel
ties that the land should be owned by
the multitude, and once every 90 years
1t went back to the original inheritor.
When Israel set aside that law, then
Israel fell say that as long as one
per cent. of the people of this country
own more than 30 per cent. of the
wealth there Is dauger and as long
as men give libraries and organs and
are not able to spend their income,
there Is danger. If such a course of
Capitalization of wealth as we have
seen ln tho last 20 years should go on
for the next 20 years we should see
nInetccn-t -twentieths of the population
paupers.
"Another danger has arisen from the
tendency of the people to call bad
good. We have two systems of moral
ity In our lives, one private and one
public--one for the home life and one
for business life. Political morality is
such that good citizens, pillars of the
church, will permit their votes to be
bought by the element which is domi-
mated by the saloon. There Is surely
another danger from the latter power
Physicians reports indicate that 10O,-
600 men die drunkards every year, and
as only about one out of ten drunkards
dies each year there are therefore
about 100000 drunkards in the coun.
try and this means one man out of
eighty.
sAnother danger is to be found In
the social impurity which Is becoming
more prevalent. The number of di
vorces granted every year is tremend
ous In Ohio 1t has been found
through careful investigation, thai
there is one divorce for every 10 mar
rIages, The Divorces of Ohio would
make colony nearly as large as Pitts
burg. The foundation of the nation il
In the home and whoever strikes at the
home strikes at the nation. All praise