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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
A VALUABLE DEVICE.
To Decrease Dangers From Derailment
Of Trains.

Oh Trains.
According to United States Consul Gem
eral Guenther, at Frankfort, Mr.. Gehricke,
a German railroad official. has patented a
preventive appliance against the derailment
of railroad trains. 1t is claimed that this
invention will considerably decrease the
dangers and damages in all cases of derail-
ments, also those resulting from broken
axles or tires.
A rail is adjusted to the truck of the car
parallel with the sxle. so that it is in po-
stion across. and about an inch above, the
rails Should a deralment of the wheels
take place these Cross rails will lie upon the
rails of thestrack without letting the wheels
touch the ground The car will then drag
along upon{the cross rails and slowly stop
the whole train In order to break the force
of the settling of the car as much as posi-
BILE the cross RATS are SO adjusted that they
are as neafs as possible to the rails of the
track, and are. in addition, supplied with
springs rsse eeEass rails are also supplied
with projections underneath for the pur-
pose of preventing the car from leaving the
track.
The advantages expected are that de-
rallied car will not be suddenly stopped, will
not fall with undiminished force upon the
rails of the track or upon the ties, and will
not be dragged with the wheels upon the
latter but will be stopped slowly, the cross
rails acting IS brakes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
Didn't Know Her Name.
rom the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas City Times.
Most men know how to spell the name
of the woman they are about to marry. One
that lacked this ability applied for license
this morning at the county courthouse and
for time II looked as II he would have to
go back home and get the girls name.
" nen the clerk asked the usual question the
thought, We'll, oy goodness, I never sup
posed-why. spell 1t the usual way, of
course-Cypher."
There's no rule for spelling proper
names said the clerk. Maybe It's Cipher
or Sighfor."
The applicant was much confused but
finally agreed to spell the name "Cypher,"
The clerk told him II would cost 81 for
M license II a mistake were made, bat
he took the risk. THE name IL unusual
b lsughed. as he left the recorders ofice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
DEAD ON HER LONELY RANCH.
Wealthy and Eccentric Woman Sue.
cumbs to Bite of Pet Dog.


Blood poisoning, following the bite of a
pet dog in the face, caused the death of
Miss S. Henrietta Carlisle-Kent, In Crook
county, Wye, thereby removing one of the
most eccentric and widely known charac-
tiers in the northwest. She left estate
valued at from $4,000 to $50. 900. the greater
portion of which is willed to a niece, Miss
Hancock. who dwells In Ireland. In her
will she names nephew. Mr.. Hancock OF
Montana. as executor, and provides that all
her pet dogs and her favorite horses be
chloroformed in order that they may not
fall into the hands of strange owners.
The lady was about sixty-nine years old,
of English birth, and is said to have come
of noble line. She received exceptional
educational advantages in her girlhood, and
after leaving school Travelled extensively
through the Holy Land, China and Japan.
For over twenty years she has been a resi-
dent of Crook county. Wyo., engaged in the
ranching and live stock business. She at
one time located quarter section of land.
embracing the Devils Tower. famous
natural wonder and obelisk of trachite over
COO feet in height. measured from Its base;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16


The bill as passed by the Senate will
main before the committee for consideration
during the next session of the present Con
gress. and IL the national finances show an
improvement and the committee on public
buildings and grounds is given leeway, IL
is probable favorable report may be Sc
cured.
The project for a Georgetown park has
aroused much interest throughout the city.
1t is claimed that the portion of the munich
pality lying west of Rock creek has been
sadly neglected in the matter of public i'm
provements since it became part and par
eel of the capital city. There are no park
facilities in Georgetown and ii is claimed
that unless the Montrose tract is purchased
at an early date IL will be impossible to Sc
cure suitable ground for the purposes de-
sired. Montrose is natural park. with
lawns. The ladies say that the plac ng OF
moving several old buildings are all that Is
required to make the place a beautiful
pleasure ground.
Location of the Park.
The accompanying illustration shows the
location of the proposed park. The tract
contains sixteen acres and lies imme ate
ly north of Road, or L, street and east Of
Lovers Lane. With bridge across Rock
creek at @ street and the proposed widen
will be a pretty OASIS on the line of what
will eventually be one of the most popular
drives from the city proper TO Rock Creek
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
Weight Of a Gentleman.

From the New York World
Secretary Taft is huge He is tall. and
broad and thick. At Senator Foraker's re-
ception in his honor Saturday night some
body looked the Secretary over and asked
Mr.. Secretary. how much do you weight"
You remember that Speaker Reed told a
similar inquirer that no gentleman weighed
more than 2Oo pounds, don't your" said the
Secretary.
Yes. I believe he did say something of
that kind
Well" doomed the Secretary, II have re:
vised that. tell everybody that no gentle
man weighs more than 300 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16

but the government afterward withdrew
the land from entry and created national
park. She owned large property interests
in the vicinity of the DEVILS Tower, with
several hundred head of horses and cattle.
Her ranch has been regarded with great
curiosity for many years. particularly be-
cause of the great number of dogs and
other animals she kept constantly about
her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
Pure Charity.
hiladelphia Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
You must admit" remarked the pessi-
mist, that old Richley never gave cents
worth to help the poor"
But / don't admit it." replied the opti-
mist.
.Didn't he give his 100000 daughter to
q foreign count the other dayf"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16

Park. The proposed park will be easily
accessible from all directions. The own
ers of Montrose have held the tract un-
subdivided for long while. Steadily in
creasing taxation, however has made it
necessary that the land should be cut up
within a short time. 1t is because Of this
that the ladies have banded themselves
together In the enthusiastic endeavor to Sc
cure the purchase of the land for park pur-
poses before the opportunity is lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16

the purchase of the proposed park land.
The committee. the chairman explained,
has gone very slow throughout this session
in the matter of expenditures. No omnibus
public building bill has been drawn up,
and no public lands have been bought. The
guiding principle of the committee has been
economy, and the members claim 1T would
be act of inconsistency to authorize at
the present time a favorable report for
the Georgetown park, as much as the mem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
Harvard "Waking Up.n
he PhrenologicaI Iournal,

From the chronological Journal.
It fs a turning point in the right direction
when. we find that Harvard has commenced
"a plain living movement" At a recent
vote of $40 to 60. Harvard has voted as
luxuries meat. fish and eggs. They will be
there, and paid for as extras; the yege-
tarians have conquered Harvard is waking
up to the proper understanding of our ideas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
Humber Rank.

From the Chicago Tribune.
What kind of oysters do you call these?"
demanded the professor.
New York counts. SIR replied the waiter
81 know that's what 1 ordered" rejoined
the professor cycling them doubtfully, .but
these can't possibly be anything more than
viscounts.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16

From Golfers Weekly.
Korea is to a certain extent a gold-pro-
ducing country; gold is exported from that
empire to the amount Of about 81. 500. 600
annually This gold occurs in alluvial de-
posits and In veins in the rocks. The al
luvial deposits are worked to advantage
by the natives; the methods. although
rather primitive are perhaps the best
when one considers the cheapness Of labor.
The mechanical difficulties of getting the
gold from veins are rather too much for
the Korean. The ore-grinding machinery
consists Of two stones. the motive power
squatting native: very naturally the prod
ern machinery has been hindered by two
cause.-the nature Of the government and
the price OF coal. All the coal used must
be obtained from Japan. although there is
evidence that Korea contains coal beds
sufficient for her needs II permission could
be obtained to work them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
Jessie-"How In tine world and you d

Jessie-"How in the world did you dis
cover her age?'
Bessie--'I asked her at what age she
thought a girl should marry. and she
promptly said not before she's twenty
seven."-Philadelphia Ledger.
May War is certainly dreadful
thing"
Steila-"Oh, don't know. Just see how
many engagements there are" New
York Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
Fearful.
FIR I'M Puck.

II T
When saw the baby eating as IL he en-
joyed 1t, my blood froze.
'Merciful heaven! Have you forgotten
to steriliza the milk?' cried.
shall never forget the look of terror
and despair that came into my wife's eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16

Arthur, dear, don't you think it's rather
extravagant of you to eat butter with
that delicious JAM?
mo. love: economical. Same piece of
bread does for both."-Tit- Bits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
In a Pullman.
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Mr.. X.-"That girl keeps fidgeting around
all the time. Why doesn't she keep still9'
His wife-"She can't. There's mirror
on each side Of her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-16
Remains Before the Committee.

bers would like to comply with the wishes
of the ladies who are so enthusiastic I'm
their advocacy of the purchase.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
Big Holiday Offer!

The DEMOCRAT is DESTROYS of showing
its good will and encourage at this sea-
son of the year to those in Different
parts of the county who are soliciting
new subscribers to the paper in order
to earn the premiums of AZ piece sets of
dishes which have been offered since
Oct. LIST.
In order that those who are gathering
new subscribers may he able to get their
set of dishes before the holidays the
following special offer will be made until
January LIST.
A - Piece Set of Finely Decorated
Dishes Free:
First--To any person sending in ten
fully paid up subscriptions to the DEMO
Graf at S1.5O per year, set free.
Second-To any person sending in
five new fully paid up subscriptions, and
g in cash additional, set free.
Third-To any subscriber paying all
arrearages, and year in advance to-
gether with $3.50 in cash, set free.
Fourth-A set of dishes and the DEMO
Graf for one year to any person sending
in s. in cash.
Don't Miss the Opportunity
COURIER DEMOCRAT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
REYES AWAITING ANSWER.
Will Leave United States If Reply ID
Unsatisfactory.

Unsatisfactory.
Washington. Jan. 4.-General Reyes
has not yet received the reply of the
Washington government to his note
in which he officially charged the
United States with violating the treaty
Of 1916 in preventing Colombian troops
landing on the isthmus for the pur.
pose of putting down the rebellion
Until he knows the character of this
reply and whether it precludes the ex
pediency of further pour parliers Gen
eral Reyes cannot fix the date for his
departure for home.
II the answer gives hope of any
action by the United States in the di
rection of relief for Colombia, however
small, the negotiations probably will
continue If the note be final in its
refusal to consider any of the pro
posals of General Reyes it will. in the
eyes of Colombia. assume the form Of
an ultimatum and General Reyes and
DR.. Herran will lose no time in leav
ing the country. Their departure will
mark the suspension Of diplomatic re
lations between the two countries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
EFFICACY OF THE ONION.
Amply 1t Outside and Inside and Cure
q Cold.

Apply 1t Outside and Inside and Cure
q Cold.
The idea of an onion cure may not
strike the fancy of the aesthetic. How
ever, the experience of those who have
tried it is that it works wonders in re-
storing a racled system to its normal
state again. There are three kinds Of
doses in the onion cure, or three onion
cures, as you choose to put it. One is a
diet of onions, the other is onion plas-
tiers and the third is onion sirup.
1t is claimed by those who believe in
the onion cure that bad cold can be
broken up IL the patient will stay in
doors aud feed on liberal diet Of
onions. It need not be an exclusive
diet, but a liberal one. For instance,
an onion cure breakfast includes a
poached egg on toast, three tablespoon
fuls of fried onions and cup of coffee.
Luncheon of sandwiches, made of Bos-
ton brown bread. buttered and filled
with finely chopped raw onions, sea-
soned with salt and pepper. makes the
second meal OH the schedule. For sup
per the onions may lie fried as for
breakfast aud eaten with chop and a
baked potato.
The strange efficacy Of onions is we'll
known to the singers of Italy and
Spain. who eat them every day to i'm
prove the quality Of their voices and
keep them smooth. Onion plasters are
prescribed to break up hard coughs.
They are made of fried onions placed
between two pieces of old muslin. The
plaster is kept quite hot until the pa
tient is snugly in bed. when it is placed
on the chest to stay overnight. Onion
strip is a dose that can be bought of
any druggist and is claimed by some to
be uneQualed as cure for a cold in the
chest.
All this is probably quite true. For
to be done up with onions. both inside
and out, would be enough certainly to
chase out any self respecting cold
Table Talk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07

a Meett.s Of ssar.fters.' y


Perry Heath bobbed up at the meet
Ing Of the Republican national commit
tee, with the hearty approval Of Sen
ator Hama and the good wishes Of the
grafters in the G. o. p. The welcome
that Heath received at the hands Of the
committee and the congressional friends
Of the grafters shows that, although
there has been a partial investigation
Of the postodice frauds. the idea that
loot is perquisite for Republican Of
nceholders is still dominant in the
minds of the Republican leaders. Pres
ident Roosevelt, who at first was op-
posed to Heath holding the place of
secretary Of the committee, by acced-
Ing to Hanna's demand for his reten-
ton will make the average voter con
clude that the spoilsmen have COM
plete control Of the Republican national
soganisation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
THREE PERSONS KILLED.
Four Others Injured in Hotel Fire
at Chicago.

Four Others Injured in a Hotel Fire
at Chicago.
Chicago. Jan. 4.-Three persons were
killed and four others injured in a
fire that destroyed the Louvre hotel.
Nearly 100 guests were in the hotel
at the time the fire broke out, several
of whom had retired for the night.
With the remembrance of the Iro.
quois theater horror fresh in their
minds, everyone in the place became
panic stricken and rushed madly for
the streets as soon as it became known
that the hotel was on fire. The dead
are:
Patrick Ryan. retired merchant;
Mrs. Florence Chaplin. Bissell Chaplin.
twelve-year-old son of Mrs. Chaplin.
All had been overcome by smoke
and had not been touched by the
flames.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
LOSS ABOUT $5oo,ooo.

Northwest Wing Of Iowa's Capitol
Badly Damaged.
Des Moines. Ia, Jan. 5.-Fire de.
stroyed the northwest wing of the
state capitol Monday with an approx.
mate loss of 100000. The chamber
of the house of representatives is a
charred mass of debris and cannot be
repaired in time for the approaching
session of the legislature.
The FIRE gained great Roadway be.
fore it was checked. 1t started about
10 o'clock: at noon it was thought the
entire building was doomed and Gov.
ernor Cummins ordered the contents
of all the Offices removed. The flames,
however, were confined to the wing of
the capitol in which they originated
and by o'clock were practically ex.
tinguished.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

chicago, Jan. 4.-Cattle-Good to
prime steers. s5.00@|5.75; poor to me.
dium, e3.50G5.06; stockers and iced
ore. 12OO04.10: cows, $1.7504.26:
heifers, 32.o004.z5; calves, $500
e.76.. Hoxs-llixed and butchers. $40
65.1O: good to choice heavy, $4.9o@
$40; rough heavy. $4.50@4.S5; light.
S4.4o64.9O. Sheep-Go0d to choice
wethers. 33.7o@4.2I; Western sheep.
S3.4504.25; native lambs. $4.25@6.O0;
Western, t4.5O06.00.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
CAUSED BY BROKEN RAIL.
Cars perailed and Two Persons KILLED
and Many Injured.

Baltimore. Jan. ga broken rail
caused the derailmeat Of three cars OF
an eastbound passenger train on the
Western Maryland railway, causing
the death of two persons and the
serious injury of number Of 9th.
er passengers and trainmen, the num-
her Of injured being placed at thirty.
The ladies' coach, which was the last
of the train, rolled over and over down
the mountain side, q distance Of eighty
feet, and landed bottom upward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
pu,uth Wheat. and Flax.

Duluth, Jan. 4.-wheat-To arrive
No. 1 hard, S5Mc; No. I Northern,
S4Mc; No. 2 Northern. 814sc. On
track-:No. 1 Northern. S41hc; No. 2
Northern, s1s1c; No. 3 spring. 7SMc;
May, s5Nc; July, S4Hc. F1ax-ln
store. on track and to arrive, $1.O17e;
May, $1.05A; July, $1.o6A.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07

May Be Candidate for Governor.
It is reported that Hon. Fred Leutz,
commissioner of insurance for two
terms may be candidate for governor
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
St. Pau, Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Jan. -Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $3.70@6.40; common to
fair, s3.25@3.65; good to choice cows
and heifers, $2.50@3.25; veals, $1,000
$50. Hogs-$4.3O@4.75. Sheep-Good
to choice yearling wethers, $4,000
4.25: good to choice lambs, $4.75@
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
Cures Piles Permanently
For Sale BY ALERT & CT
Philips Brooks Advice,

0TVVNS <OVTCSs
Set yourself earnestly to see what
you were made to do, and then set
yourself earnestly to do it; and the
lcftfer your purpose is, the more sure
you will be to make the world richer
with every enrichment Of yourself-
Philips Brooks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07

|sspa CLEARY. F.W. MCLEAN,
US. Court Com'r. us. Court Cou'r.
CLEARY & MCLEAN.
ATTORNEYS.AT.LAW
Practice in all Courts. Make Final Proofs.
lnes, General Land Office Practice. Money
Rays on hand for Farm Loans,
Offices in Schulks Block.
lSGD0N, N. DAKOTA.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
chieaqe Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Wheat = MAY.
sCNc; July. s1kGS13zc; Sept, 79A
@79Xc. Corn-Jan., 42Ac: March,
45Mc; May. 46N 046Mc; July, 46A
@l6Mc; Sept, 461sc. Oats-Jan..
36kc; May. 3S5s6383sc; July. 35hc.
Pork-Jan., $l3.27M: May. $13.67h.
Flax - Cash, Northwestern. $1.O4;
Southwestern, 9S3zc: May, $1.02:
ian. CSC. Butter-Creameries. 16G
23Kc: dairies. 14021c. Eggs-250
Csc. poultry-Turkeys. 12c; chick
ems, 1Oltc: springs. 1ohc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07

Fer Passing Worthless Checks.
Harry E. Monroe was arrested in
Chicago for passing worthless checks
in Grand Forks. Monroe was bar.
tender and is accused Of passing bad
checks to the amount of about 1920.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-01-07
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Minneanoiis Wheat.

Minneapolis. Jan. 4.-Wheat-May,
86%c; July, 85Hc. On track-No. l
hard, $3.50; No. Northern. $3.50;
No. 2 Northern, s2Nc; No. 3 North.
ern. 75@72c.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-11-03
Method of Voting.

A voter wishing to vote a straight
ticket need only place his cross
under the emblem, then deposit his
ballot
A voter not wishing to vote a
straight ticket can disregard entire.
ly the circle under the emblem,
and simply vote his choice as he
has always done by placing an x
in the circle to the right OF the
names he wishes to vote for.
But if the voter does place a
cross in circle under the emblem,
then in order to scratch that ticket
the voter must erase the name he
wishes to scratch and place an x
in the circle to the right OF the
name to be voted for.
The only safe way for a person
who does not wish TO vote d straight
ticket is to leave the big eicles
under the emblems blank, and
place cross to the right of the
names to be voted for, exactly as
you have voted the ballot in form
er years.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1904-11-03
Court Proceedings.

The case of Ernest Pearson
against the Charles R. Kelsey Co
was continued for the term.
William x. Davis against Idaho
Mining and Milling Co. continued
tby consent.
Frank Knox against Charles
'R. Kelsey Co. continued for the
term.
e. c. Towne against William R
Deckard, Lottie R Deckard and R.
P. Chattin, continued by consent.
S. M. Coffin against Charles X.
KELSEY Co. argued and submitted
]. G. Fl. Graveley against Chas
&. Kelsey Co. judgment for defen-
edant.
Great Western Beet Sugar Co.
against Elmoie Irrigated Farms
association, continued for further
Ihearing and arguments to be sub
mitted by brief.
Paul FL. Walker against O. f.
Bacon, settled on the pleadings and
damages awarded plaintiff.
Joseph Van Fleet against /. A..
Heron, continued for next term.
John Phillips against Richard
logan, appealed from probate
court; settled and case dismissed
iby payment of the Judgment of the
,lower court
Joseph Martin against Florence
Martin; decree of divorce granted
G. Jackson against F. H. Barrett
rsnd w. H. Evans, continued for
lthe term.
Cora Houston against Wash
Houston, plaintiff granted decree
of divorce and alimony in
the sum of $50 per month and costs
of action assessed against defen-
dant.
William F. Howard against
Francis V. Nash, continued on de-
murrer.
Fletcher-Steen Co. against Over.
Hook Gold Mining Co., continued
for the term
Helen Holloway against Leri
Holloway, plaintiff granted decree
of divorce.