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The Washington times., 1903-11-17
BALFOUR WHITES GUEST.

LONDON. Nov F.-Sir Mortimer Du-
rand. the newly appointed British am
bassador to the United States. and
Premier Balfour were among the guests
at the country house of Henry White
secretary Of the United States embassy.
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
AMONG THE STATESMEN

johnson on November 8 by a majority
Of 1l4.000 How about it?"
You are correct" said the Ohio Re
publican. with a nod of his head. Il
had forgotten. that. Come down TO the
restaurant and have a glass of milk or
a piece of pie on me-"
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
GOV. THOMAS ACCUSED
OF GROSS INDIGNANTLY
Unhealthy State of Affairs
at Soldiers Home.
DAYTON INMATES ABUSED
Fed on Tainted Meat ana Aged hen
Confined Be,ard Prison Bars,
1t Is Alleged.

Serious charges against ]. 3. Thomas.
governor of the Soldiers Home ~ Day
ton, Ohio, are contained In a memorial
sent TO the House of Representatives
by d. p. Ballard. late captain of Com
pany A, Twenty-third Iowa Volunteer
Infantry.
Governor Thomas is accused OF gross
inhumanity, brutality, cruelty, tyranny,
and abuse Of the inmates Of the home.
The memorialist cites a long list of
specific instances to substantiate these
charges. alleging that Thomas has con-
fined weak and suffering old men in the
guardhouse, behing iron bars, for va
rious periods ranking from thirty days
two men whom he declares have died
as a result of the harsh treatment they
have received at the hands of the gov
ernor of the home.
Fed on Tainted Meat
Ballard further asserts that the in
mates have been fed on rotten and
tainted meat. decayed fish and other
improper food, until they have become
sick. He AYERS in addition that the
governor has misappropriated and mis-
managed criminally the various post
funds placed within his keeping, and
asserts that Governor Thomas charged
up against the Government amounts
aggregating $4,000 for the construction
Of barracks which in reality cost only
S27. 500. Numerous other grievances are
also cited against the official, whose re-
moval and punishment are desired
The memOrialfst declares that one
John O'TOol has been the instrument
through whom Thomas has to a great
extent abused the inmates Of the
home. and that O'TooI is a notorious
character and has been investigated by
a board appointed fer that purpose and
found guilty of the charges of miscOn-
duct preferred against him. He keeps
his place at the home, however, through
the influence of Governor Thomas, who.
the memorial says, has ''whitewashed"
OtTooI
The Washington times., 1903-11-17
Three in Three Days.

This was on October Z The very next
day William Doherty. one of the ''regu-
lar callers. who had always been re-
garded as harmless, appeared at Police
Headquarters IN his underclothing, with
his hair and beard soaked in coal oil.
and bearing a letter which he wished to
convey 20 the President. Doherty was
an old soldier. and 1t was thought that
a term In the Washington Asylum Hos
pital would set him up alright, but after
a few days there he became much worse,
and is now in the asylum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

When the Kansas river swept over
Topeka it was mentioned in the 1eie
graph dispatches that Edward Graf
strcm. chief mechanical engineer of
the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe
railroad. and one Of the bestknown
engineers in the West. was one OF the
victims. How he lost his life. after
being instrumental in saving hundreds
of others. is now being told by his as
sistants in the railway journals that
his colleagues in the craft may know
how he sacrificed himself for his fell
low sufferers.
Thousands of persons were in,pris-
oned in the upper stories OF houses.
on roofs, in trees and in other places
in North Topeka when the food ap-
preached its worst. Only few slliffs
were at hand to rescue them and these
were entirely inadequate for the work.
Somehow Mr.. Grafstrcm hastily put
together in the Santa Fe shops a
roughly constructed side-wheei steam
err. 1t did great work in carrying pro-
visions. ropes and other necessaries
about the flood district and brought in
hundreds of survivors.
On the last return trip on the night
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
HOW WESTERN HERO DIED

when the 1cod was beginning to sub
side the boat started for the south
shore without load and without bal.
last. MIR. Grafstrom and the bce:
struck an especially strong swirl o..
water. and. roughly put together as i:
was. it could not be controlled for g
moment. In that moment it struck c
submerged tree and was upset.
Six OF the seven men in it escaped
by catching tree tops. Mr.. Grafstcom
was a powerful swimmer and under
natural conditions would easily have
escaped. But he had been working
night and day for nearly week and
was exhausted. Whether his strength
was spent or whe1he: some part of the
boat struck him as it overturned Will
never be known. but he was drowned.
Practically his end was the result
Of devotins his great mechanical Skill
and his own strength to saving the
lives of imperiled fellow citizens. He
had had distinguished career in rail-
reading and had made name for him
self in the West. One OF his brothers
is a commander in the Swedish navy.
Another is an officer of the Swedish
government railroad.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
STOCK EXCHANGE A CLUB.
The Joys and Privileges Of Member
ship in London.

ship in London.
The stock exchange is. therefore,
really private club. formed for the
purpose of dealing IN stocks and
shares. and it virtually CONTROLS all
legitimate trarsactiins Of slat nature
just as the Turf club controls racing
matters. and the Marylebone Cricket
club. or M. C. c. is the supreme all
thority in the cricket world. 1t sup
plies a striking instance of the genius
OF the English people for sclf-goyern'
ment. and also of tic anomalies arls'
ing from the way things in England
grow out of all likeness to their orig.
inai form. while. owing to the innate
conservatism of the English, they re.
main wholly unchanged in essence.
The original capital Of the company
has grown from the modest sum OF
100000 in 1901 to subscribed cap,
ital of s240.000, With an authorized
deben1ure capital Of 9750.00o, OF
which G450.000 is issued. and the
shares, which are unlimited. and on
which e12 is considered to have been
paid return dividend of Is per cent,
and command a market price of about
$3.50. These shares can be held only
ny members of the stock exchange
Century.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
FAD uAR MFUL TO CHILDREN

seen one of them keel right over. BY
the friends that sudden weakness
was attributed to grief, but it was
nothing of the kind. Probably the
child did feel badly over the loss OF
its companion, but sorrow would
never aflict it so sorely:: 1t was pure
nervousness that caused the collapse.
l have known an exceedingly sensi-
tive child to be all unstrung fo-
weeks after such an ordeal.
Fortunately parents do not insist
upon the practice so much as form
erly. Even if they do incline to the
idea at first l generally find it pos
sible to talk them out of the notion
unless the child has been precocious
in such matters and has requested
that certain little friends act as pail
bearers, which sometimes happens. In
that case l find all arguments I'M
availing and much as dislike the
custom l am obliged to conduct .
funeral with youthful pallbearers. -
New York Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

"My patrons usually find me very
accommodating" said the undertaken,
.but there is one arrangement they
frequently make that l fight against
religiously. That is the fmpressment
of children into service as pallbear-
ers. To my mind it is reprehen-
sible practice. From the purely SEN
timeutal standpoint it probably looks
nre.ty to see little child carried to
the grave by its playmates. Doctors
and undertakers. however. are sell
dom sentimentalists, and as they look
at the thing from strictly profess
sional point of view they see harm in
the custom rather than beauty.
"lt is harmful to the children. This
thing of serving as pallbearers is not
a pleasant duty for anybody not in
ured to the business, and naturally 1t
IL particularly trying on the nerves OF
children. Many . time have I seen
the little tots shaking in theif boots
ae IT came time for them to lift the
coff1n and on few occasions ! have
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

The movement toward the erection
in Central park, New York city of a
monument to the memory of the Baron
and Baroness de Hirsch is one which
should meet with the hearty support
of every person interested in the cause
of philanthropy, for they were among
the noblest workers.
Barno de Hirsch was born in Nun
ich, Bavaria, in 1881 and died near
Pressburg. Hungary, in 1896. He in
herited large fortune from his father
and this he augmented by his enter
prise as banker and railroad builder.
Baroness de Hirsch was born in Brus-
sells in 1888, and died in Paris in 1899.
From her father, wealthy Belgian
senator. she received a dowry OF
s20,0OO,O00.
In the last quarter of the nineteenth
century this worthy couple paid out
in various funds for the benefit OF
their fellow creatures no less a sum
than the grand total of $1o0,0oo,ooo
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
GAVE Sloo.ooo,ooo TO CHARITY

No particular race. creed. or country
was selected as recipients Of their nu.
nificent benefactions. which were
worldwide in their scope. The list o.
hospitals. orphan asylums, schools and
other kindred institutions which PROF..
tied by their open-handed generosity
is too long for complete enumeration.
Among those in this country are the
Hirsch trust. in Montreal, Canada,
500 coo; the Educational Alliance.
New York city. 100000; the Clara dc
Hirsch Home for Working Girls. $780,
900. All these institutions are non
sectarian. The Garfield hospital,
Washington. received 100000, and
the Lying-in Hospital, New York city,
100000.
Aside from the question of honoring
the memory of these eminent philar.
thropists there is also the possibility
that a monument. at least partially
commemorative of beneficence, will
stimulate such feeling in others with
resultant benefit to future generations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
THE AGE OF DISCRETION

for the love-makiag they do, AID the
matrimonial promises they give.
Young women are interested in it.
because il concerns them greatly to
know how old young man must be.
! and how big he must be. before they
are justified in believing his profes-
siors OF affection and in accepting hi7
pledge of marriage.
Parents of young men are interest
ed in it because it is of the greatest
importance to them. especially i:
they happen to be wealthy. to learn
how old and how big their sons mus.
be before they can be trusted TO &C
into tae wide world where their al.
I fections are likely to be ensrared.
| Next to the marriage contract
| itself, the most sacred contract that
i can be made between man and wcn-
an is the promise CT marriage, and
/ from time immenorial courts and
juries have SO regarded it, and have
so decided it in breach of promise
lawsuits. especially il the evidence
f, for the woman has been in the forC
of letters.
Courts ard iuries are proverhiall:
sensitive to the influence CT love let
tiers. They may be irclired to side
with the man up to the moment tae
letters are produced. but if the let
tiers are OF the kind that the Judge
and the jurors remember having writ
ten in the days when their tender
emotions held full sway. the chances
for the young man. no matter how old
young man he may be. or how biz
cage lnte..Ocean.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

How old must young man be. and
how big must he be for his age. 5e-
fore a young woman is justified in
taking his lovemelsing. and particu-
larry his proposal of marriage. seri-
ously?
A good deal depends. Of course,
upon the young woman, but if the
young woman is dependent upon her.
self, as happers to be the case in the
strong-Noake breach Of promise suit,
then considerable latitude mus, be
allowed her personal and private
Judgment. We suppose.
Her attorney lays down the general
proposition that. if young man is
old enough to vote and as big as a
house." he ought to know what he is
doing when he makes love to a young
woman. and he ought to know what it
means when he promises to marry
her.
This. however. is from the view.
point of one who is presumably ard
properly. because professionally. bias.
ed in the young woman's favor. From
the viewpoint of the defendants
father. on the other hand. the young
man who is barely old enough to vote
is only a boy. ard he should not be
held accountable for an act which
to the parental mind, is simply a
youthful indiscreticn.
There is a widespread popular in
terest in this matter, however. aside
from its merits. Young men are in
terested in it. because they are anx
ious to learn how old they must be
before they can be held accountable
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
He Feels Good,

Caddo, KY. July 2oth.-I believe
could climb a mountain without
drawing a long breath" is the way
William Ball of this place describes
how he is feeling.
AS Mr.. Ball has been on the sick
list for a long time. this declaration
from him comes as quite surprise.
When asked to explain how he had
become so strong in such a short
time, he says:
II did have Kidney Trouble very
bad, in fact l had to get up four or
five times every night to urinate. l
had a shortness of breath which dis
tressed me terribly. was badly used
I'D, and was really of no account for
anything.
II used three boxes of Dodd's Kid
new Pills and that's what has made me
well. can sleep all night with.
out having to get up. l feel splendid.
and as / said before, believe I could
climb a mountain without drawing a
long breath. Dodd's Kidney Pills did
it all.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
Those Mules at earrisons.

Now that Mrs. Fishs team Of mules
las passed into social history. carping
folk may say that the driving OF mules
was not original with her Almost a
year ago the news was flashed under
the Atlantic that Madame Rejane. the
actress. had driven pair of Havana
mules in the Champs Elysees. On
this drive she wore Spanish turban
and red and black frock. and the
the mules We're caparisoned elaborate
ly. Their ears were trimmed with red
silk balls and their shaggy brown
coats were covered with red mosquito
netting. The mules were hard to
manage and Rejane paid for her expe-
rience with blisters on her shell pink
palms. The mule cart was supposed
to go one better the zebra tandem of
Anna Held.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
The Butcher and His Hat.

"I always thought it paid to be polite
until got into this business" re-
marked prosperous retail butcher.
"but find that it costs me about $25
a wear. My trade is with nice people,
and when fashionable women come
into the shop l have to tip my hat to
them. A butchers fingers are always
more or less greasy from handling the
meat. and in about month new hat
10 no longer fit to wear. Grease Is
about the only thing that won't come
ont Of a derby, and will be the hat
ter's best customer until the weather
grows warm and will be able to go
hareheaded."- New York Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
AGAINST All Precedent.

"My boy" he said. as he led the way
to the woodshed, you've been very
naughty to-day and have annoyed me
greatly, but want to say"
"They all say that" retorted the
boy. who thought he knew what was
coming.
81 want to say" repeated the old
man. as he reached for the switch,
that this gives me great pleasure. -
Chicago Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
PATENTS.
list Of Patents Issued Last Week to

list of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
Joseph Anger, Brainerd. Mimi. Mig
ger bar: Ole Bahle, Fergus Falls.
Mimi, bolt; Damas Chamberlain. Min
ueapolis, Mimi, clothes-line hook:
John Clayton, Minneapolis, Mimi. col
ter clamp; Fred Ginger, Owatonna,
Mimi. steam pump; Ira Gleason,
Hutchinson, Mimi, combined cot and
tent
Lothrop & johnson. patent LAWYERS; 9ll
and 912 Pioneer Press Bldg. st. Paul
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

of hah. For a time cultivated what
used to cali bluff let the hair
on the side of my head grow about six
inches long and then combed it over
the bald space. This kept the flies
OF for two or three years: but now
it is 90 thin that the flies are not
bluffed at all. That Is why am 60
to buy . wig"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
The Penalty.

Mr.. Workhard-My dear. have lost
my situation. and it just happens that
haven't dollar ahead. We must go
to the poorhouse for dinner.
Mrs. W.-Surely some of the grocers
with whom we have dealt for so many
years will trust us?
Mr. w. (sadly)-No; have no cred
1t anywhere. We always paid cash.
Ne WORK Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
Sarcasm.

81 believe" said the man who had
recently moved into the neighbcrhood.
that you advertise your establish
ment as q real live grocery"
"Yuu have said it" replied the gro.
cer with a large, open-faced smile.
"Well," rejoined the new customer.
abe that as /, may, l wish to state that
the cheese purchased here yesterday
was about the liveliest thing I ever
encountered. Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
Strange, but True.

Hes one of the most interesting
characters in the swell set"
Huh! Why, he has no character at
ALL"
That's just it. The less character
man has the more interested swell
society becomes in pulling it to
pieces.-Philadelph Ledger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

"rhe days are getting longer" she
remarked finally, firing Of the long
eyes" replied her bashful escort.
suddenly inspired. Il noticed that the
week you were out Of town. --syrac-
Use Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
axative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price25c.
Lack of Time.

1--WE have called" explains the chair
man of the committee, Ito ask you to
make an impromptu speech at the
meeting tonight"
Il. cannot" replied the great man.
Il can deliver an address, but if you
want me to make an impromptu
speech you should give me two weeks
notice. Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

Il WISH" said the young man who
was an expert taffy dispenser, that
1t were possible to compare your face
with a mirror"
Because why?" queried the fair
maid
so that when l looked into your
face" replied the self-appointed diplo.
mat, Il could see my own."-Chicago
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

Not Worth the Trouble.
Lord Ninny thinks his brain is al
fected."
Pooh! wonder that he worries
over little thing like that. Smart
Set.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

Whenever we lift another mans
burden we gain more strength to carry
cur own.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
Why He Wanted a Wig.

Why He Wanted Wig.
81 am going to buy wig" said a
bald. headed man. as he ruefully rub
he'd the bare spot on the top Of his
head. mo, It isn't out Of pride. do
not object to the appearance Of my
shining pate. But the flies nearly
drive me frantic. They never light
ON the head Of man who has plenty
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

There is in the past of nearly every
man something that he would hate TO
see in print.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

If there Is any petty meanness abou:
woman It is sure to crop out 1t a
ercher party.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

After you have been just to yourself
.aere 10 still Justice left for your neigh.
bm.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

pi.o's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of -
acough cure.-J. w. O'BRIEN. 322 Third Ave,
n, Minneapolis. MINI. Jan. q. 1900
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

Peruna occupies unique position il
medical science. 1t is the only internal
systemic catarsh remedy known to the
medical profession to-day. Ca,arrh, as
every one will admit. is the cause of one
half the diseases which aftaict mankind
Ca,arrh and catarrhal diseases affict
one-half of the people of the United
States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrap
For children teethins softens the gums. reduces II
nspmatiOn, ailay Pain, wind cole. Csc bottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23

you do not derive and Satisfactory results from
Peruna write Dr. Hartman giving full
of and he will be pleased give his
valuable advice gratis.
Address President Hartman Sanitaru,
Columbus Ohio.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
pE.RU-NA , zE;::g :. = WOMEN
Soys Dr.. N. c. Gee. of Son francisco.

Ia CONSTANTLY increasing number of
~ physicians prescribe Peruna in their
~ regular practice.
| II has proven its merits so thoroughly
M even the doctors have overcome their
fse;udice against so called patent medicines
.od recommend it to their patients.
r. Advise Women to Use Pe-ru-ra,"
Says Dr.. Gee.
| Or. M. C. Gee is one of the physicians
.ho endorse Peruna. In letter written
kom sl3 ZONES street. San Francisco, Cal,
e says:
There j. general objection on the par.
4 the practicing physician to advocate
stent medicines. but when any one medi-
me cures hundreds of people, it demon
crates its own value and does not need the
ndo,sement of the profession.
"Per1na has performed sor many
,onderfuI cures ia Ssn Francisco that
am convinced that IL is Q valuable
rmedy. Ihave frequently advised its
re for women, as find Il insures
nouiar and Psiniess menstrzsation,
rnnes Ieuc0rrhoea and ovarian troubles,
and builds up the entire system. I also
consider it one of the finest catarrh remedies
know OF. heaftllv endorse your medl-
cine. M. c. Gee, NJ. d.
Mrs. E. T. Gaddis. Marion. n. c., is
one of DR.. Hartman's grateful patients.
She consulted him by letter. followed his
directions, and is now able to say the fol-
bwing:
"Before commenced to take Peruna l
eoule not do any hard work without suffer-
ipg great pain. took Peruna, and can say
nth pleasure that il has done more for me
than any other mediciue have ever taken.
Now am as we'll as ever; do all my own
work and it never hurts me at all. think
Peruna is a great medicine for woman
lind. Mrs. E. T. Gaddis.
Women are especially liable to pelvic
eatarrh, female weakness as it is commonly
called.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-23
Hair. catarrh Cure
How He won Her.

Is constitutional cure. Price. 7sc.