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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
THREE TOWNS FEEL SHOCK.
Fire Near Marquette. Mich, Causes
Violent Explosions,

Marquette, Mich, Aug. 26.-With a
shock that shook buildings in Mar
quette, twelve miles distant, the An
thony powder works, located between
1shpeming and Negaunee, blew up dur
ing the night. There we're four explo-
sions and practically every building in
the plant was destroyed.
Much damage was lone in both Ne
gaunee and Ishpeming. Windows we're
broken in hundreds Of residences and
the plate glass fronts Of many bust.
ness blocks we're shattered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
CONDITIONS MORE HOPEFUL.

Chinese Officials ~Endeavoring to Sup.
press Boycott.
Washington, Aug. 28.-Consul Gen.
eral Rogers, at Shanghai, has cabled
the state department as follows:
while the boycott still continues
there r nc disturbances and the Chi.
Nose officers are endeavoring to sup.
press the movement. On the whole
conditions appear more hopeful"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
Five Persons Perish in Flood.

Charleston, w. Va, Aug. 2S.-Five
persons were drowned and much lam.
age was done to property by a sudden
rise OF Elk river, about 100 miles
above Charleston. The house of Mr..
Pickering was washed away and he
and his four children were drowned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
Auto Kills Prominent Indianan.

Rensselaer,, Ind. Aug. 28.-Joseph
Fagot. a well known business man of
Remington, was killed in an automo-
bile accident while returning home
after a visit to this city. While cross.
Ing a bridge he lost control Of his ma.
chine, which went over an eight.foot
embankinent. %pinioning Fagot under
meath.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Aug. 28.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $4.50@5.5O; common to
fair, $3.75@4.25; good to choice cow
n heifers, $3.50@4.25; veals, $2.OOm
800. Hogs-$5.55@6.1o. Sheep-Good
to choice wethers and y%earlings, $500
@5.75; good to choice native lambs.
SIS. 90.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Cattle-Good to
prime steers, s5.5O@G.3O; poor to me-
dunn, S4.5O@5.40; stockers and feed
ers. $2.75@4.20; cows and heifers. 80.
5@4.75; calves, $3.50@7.25. Hogs
Mixed and butchers, $5.95@6.3O; good
to choice heavy, $5.9O@6.3O; light.
S".oo@6.30. Sheep-Good to choice
wethers, $5.25@5.50; Western sheen
so.oo@5.5o; native lambs, s6.oO@7.5O:
Western, Sc. 50@7.55.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
cloudburst at Forman.

4 %cludburst struck Forman one
evening last week. lasting IN hour
and thirty minutes. Three and ne
tenth inches Of rain fell. Heavy dam
age was done by hail and lightning.
Standing crops are badly damaged.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Aug. 28.-Wheat-On track
old No. 1 Northern, $1.OO. To arrive
New No. l Northern, S4hc; No. 2
Northern, SORc; Sept. (old), S2Mc::
Sept, new, 76kc; Dec, 76Ac. Flax
On track, s1.30; to arrive, S1.1O;
Dec, $1.O4k.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
JAP TRANSPORT SUNK
COLlIDED WITH A BRITISH YES.
Sell AND OVER A HUNDRED
SOLDIERS Persisted.

Toxic, Aug. 25.-The Japanese
transport kinjo was sunk in a COLI
sion with the British steamer Bara-
long on Aug. %, in the Inland sea.
One hundred and twenty-seven in
valided Japanese soldiers persisted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
1905 SEPTEMBER 1905
81: w.: ~: We: - "a T. q = ;
EXCEEDS PREVIOUS RECORDS.
Gold Output Of Nome This Season
Estimated at $4,000, 900.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 2S.-United
States Assayer Fred Wing, in charge
of the local assay office, has made the
statement that his estimate of the
gold output of Nome for the season of
1905 will be $10,000,000.
This amount will be the record for
Nome and will exceed the output of
last year by 5000, 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
BACKDOWN BY JAPAN
ISLAND EMPIRE DECIDES TO RE.
NOUNCE HER CLAIM FOR
INDEMNITY.

New Basis of Compromise Agreed on
at TOXIC Provides for the Sale of the
Northern Half of the Island Of SAX
haIin to Russia, the Price to Be
Fixed by a Mixed COMMISSIONERS
Iieved Japan's Action Insures Peace.
Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 29.-Baron
komura, acting upon instructions re-
ceived from Toxic as the result Of
Mondays meeting of the cabinet and
"elder statesmen" under the direct
presidency of the emperor of Japan.
will submit to M. Witte during the
day a new basis. of compromise, and
that compromise, it is firmly believed,
will insure peace.
The revelation contained in the AS
sociated Press announcement Monday
that Japan had already informed En-
peror Nicholas through Ambassador
Meyer that Japan was ready to waive
the question of indemnity and submit
the price to be paid for the northern
half of Sakhalin to the judgment of a
mixed commission, but prepared the
way for Japan's backdown Upon the
main issue. The announcement had
been the sensation OF the day. 1t had
met with denials high and low. 1t
was decided to be impossible. incredi-
BILE. The Japanese declined to admit
it and the Russians said they had nc
confirmation. NJ. White intimated
strongly that st. Petersburg had not
appraised him of any such action by
the president. There was even a dis
position to ridicule the idea of arbi-
trating the price of half of the island.
Nevertheless on all hands it was ad-
mitted ii japan took this position, the
peror Nicholas.
Japs Turned the Tables.
M. White, by consummate skill in
%conceding all the demands of Japan
involving the real issues of the war,
had Unanswered his adversaries into
a position that unless they abandoned
the claim for indemnity they could
be accused of continuing the wal for
money. The japanese, in abandoning
the claim for indemnity. now practical
ly turn the tables and shift the bur-
den back to Russia's shoulders if she
does not consent to submit a minor
issue to the impartial judgment OF a
tribunal.
M. Witte publicly dissents vigor-
ously from the proposition and there
will still be a struggle with Peterhof,
but if Japan agrees to formally re-
nounce all claims for direct or indi-
rect compensation for the expenses of
the war the big stumbling block to
peace is out Of the way. Everything
will depend upon the form in which
the proposal is submitted. Should the
remuneration be SO coupled with the
other proposition that Russia could
claim it was still only a disguised de-
mand for tribute, the gulf might only
be narrowed, not bridged.
All the private advices that reach
the Russian mission from st. Peters
burg indicate that the military party
is bellicose, insistent that Linevitch
be given a chance and negotiations be
broken off
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
MARKET QUOTATIONS..
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Aug. 2S.-Wheat-
Sept, $3.50; Dec, S0%c; May, S4A@
S4Ac. On track-No. / Northern.
soc: No. 2 Northern, s5c: No. / hard,
Gle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
Chicago Grain and Provisions

Ehlcago' Aug. 2S.-Wheat--Sept.,
@hc; Dec, s1Ac; May, 84as @s4Hc.
Corn-Sept., 53c; Dec. 43Ac; May, az
W45Ac. ~Oats-Aug., 25hc; Sent
z5Ac; Dec, 26%c; May, 28Mc. Pork
sept, $l4.67h: Oct. s14.67h; Jan.
Sl2.65. Flax-Cash. Northwestern
sl.l6; Southwestern, sl.Os. Butter
creamerles, 17@2Oc; dairies, 1GH@
IsAr. Eggs-l3A @16Ac. Poultry
turkeys. l5c: chickens, 12c; springs
1914 @11c. Ns''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
RUSSIAN STATIONS DESTROYED.
Japanese Naval Division Active on the
Amur River.

Amur River.
TOXIC, Aug. 2S.-Rear Admiral Ka-
taoka has reported to the imperial
navy department that the naval di-
vision sent up the Amur river bonn
barded and destroyed two Russian
guard stations at Zharef and Lezeervo,
on the south bank of the river. These
stations had recently been reinforced.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-08-31
CAUSE OF DEED UNKNOWN.

port works
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-12-02

her urgent invitation to call, he ones
more raised his hat and passed on.
Rather cool,' he muttered to him
self when out of earshot, "but she
hasn't changed much. Fits her dress
little better, but same bright eyes
and cherry mouth. Wonder who was
singing with her!"
In some intangible manner, Angie
had conveyed to him the impression
that the Stiffness of her youth was
dead and buried forever, and that
any reference to it would meet re-
buff. She had said very little, hav-
ing merely spoken and looked at him
in a perfectly courteous and calm
manner, her brown eyes curious only.
her rounded cheeks guiltless of extra
color, and yet there was a poise and
air about her that said louder than
words: you and your coming are
nothing to me. Do not seek to recall
the foolishness of our childhood by
word or act"
This much came to him as he sat
by the brook that, like a symbol Of
life, was forever running away, and
when he returned to dinner he was
in morose mood.
"If it wasn't midsummer" he said
to DR.. Sol, "I'd bounce that lazy
Bates out Of the old house in short
order. I've looked the farm over and
1t makes me sick"
1t is likely he would have been in
worse mood had he heard the COM
ment made by Angie after their meet
ing.
II think, auntie," she said, chat
Mr.. Frishie must have expected all
Greenvale would be at the Doctors
when he arrived, and he probably
wonders why we don't follow him
about and condole with him because
things have changed He said he
supposed We had heard of his arrival,
and we have-at least I have, with
repeats and foot-notes. He must think
nobody but himself in the world ever
got rich. He ought to wear card
on his coat with L am Martin Frisbie,
and worth money! printed on it."
"1f you don't Gotten to him, Stella
Phinncy or some other gal will, you
can make sure" responded Aunt
Comfort, sagely, and in tone of
reprimand. Young men worth money
are skeerce here, n gals amt all
holdn' their noses any higher m need
on. You might at least "a been civil
to him n told him you was glad to
sec him.
Then Angie laughed To her Aunt
Comfort was as transparent as glass.
There is many truth uttered in
jest, and many heartache concealed
beneath sarcasm. and Angles sneer
must he taken as an index of her
, feelings toward her youthful lover.
She was prepared for and did meet
him with polite Indifference, but be-
meath 1T lay a sense of injustice and
bit Of old-time pain that no one, not
even Aunt Comfort, suspected.
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TO this narrative, was told by the doc
tor, and must be quoted.
Il suppose you remember old David
Curtis" he said. land how he treated
his brother AMI? Well, the old miser
has almost reached his dotage, and
they say his conscience is beginning
to trouble him. I've always doubted
he had any, but the men who work
in his mill and board with him say
he imasines the premises have become
haunted and hears things at night.
He certainly looks more dried up and
careworn than ever. Then there is a
deal of concern here as to what he will
do with his property when he passes
on; you know, l suppose, that your old
flame Angie is next OF kin, and if he
makes no will, she inherits it ALL"
Il recall the stories of how he abused
his brother" responded Martin, "and
Amzi's mysterious disappearance. I
used to half expect to find his bones
IN Misery Swamp some day when Sc,
traps there. Has no trace of him ever
been found?"
mo. and l doubt if there ever will
be. Old Cy Walker-you remember
him-says he met man in the woods
above the falls about ten years ago,
who resembled AMI. and some be-
lieve it was he. and that he will re-
turn some day"
"And there was no settlement Of his
estate" put in Martin. as the old stor.,'
returned to him. land didn't Angie re-
ceive anything finally?"
Not penny. David claimed AMI
owed him more than his personal es-
tate was worth, and all realty reverted,
to him at Amzi's death. so Angie re-
ceived nothing. Aunt Comfort. as you
know. brought her up. There's one
curious fact about the matter" added
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-12-02
CHAPTER XIV.
AFTER MANY YEARS.

AFTER MANY YEARS.
If there was one thing Aunt Comfort
delighted in more than another, it was
"arbs."
Every summer and fall her capac-
ious garnet was stocked with them, and
great clusters of thOrOughwort, hOar-
hound, bonesct, spcnrmini pennyroyal,
and coltsfOOt, duly labelled, were hung
up, together with punches of snrsnpa-
rilla, sassafras, buldock. eldcrberry.
and dOg-fennel roots, and bags of To-
bella beans. These, it may be said,
were her great specifics, whether 1t was
Meier taken with cramps Hannah with
"yaller jandcrs," old Cy with "rheu.
MATHS" or any one else Aunt Comfort
was privileged to dose.
In pursuance of her regular custom
when certain "lrbs" were ready for
gathering, she had, on this pleasant
Saturday morning, spent by Martin in
fishing. gone with Angie and Meier
to carry the basket, on an excursion
over the hillsides and into the woods
overlooking Grecnvale, and was just
returning.
Meier, on ahead, halted now and then
to shy stone at bird or squirrel,
Aunt Comfort was Waddling along, and
Angie carried an umbrella for sun
shade, when Martha came in sight.
II yum, | do believe it's Martin
Frisbie," exclaimed Aunt Comfort, in
tone of delight; II heered this morn
in he'd come"
'Well, what of that?" answered
Angie. coolly, and secretly nettled at
Aunt Comforts tone; mo one here
is likely to drop dead on that account"
Like all her sex she was a little cur.
ious, however, and as he drew near she
noted with feminine eyes every detail!
Of dress and manner.
"Why, bless mel" he exclaimed, COM
Ing up and removing his hat as he ex-
tended his hand, "if this isn't Aunt
Comfort, good-natured as ever; and An
gle, how are you, too?" And perforca
she had to take the hand he offered.
though the How do You do, Mr.. Fris-
bie?" in return was entirely dignified.
WELL" he continued rapidly, II sup.
pose you heard arrived last night and
spent the evening tramping around to
kill time? 1t was good joke on me,
for l forgot to write the doctor, and
he was out"
"I'm very glad to see you," asserted
Aunt Comfort, you look nat'rI. i
knew We the minute sot eyes on
ye." And she beamed upon HMM
fact, she beamed upon every one.
But Angie was silent, quite willin:
her aunt should do the talking.
II made an early start for my old
favorite trout brook" added Martin,
pleasantly, glancing at Angles i'm
passive face, land didn't recognize it
when found it, it has grown SO small.
presume I'll find lots of other
changes"
He came near relating how he had
stood for half an hour in front OF
Aunt Comforts home and asking
Angie If she were not singing, but
somehow her reception chilled ths
impulse. Then, after replying TO a
few more cordial questions from.
Aunt Comfort and thanking her for
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-12-02
What ! Would Do.

If 1 had a portrait artists skill, and
easel and brush were mine
l would paint on the glowing canvas
a face that is half divine;
row yet bright as the missal
Like the statue of great Phidias-alive
in the catacomb.
I would mirror a martyrs features;
from the treasures of art I'D shed
A flood Of light On her dreamy orbs
and an aureole round her head;
Defiance astride on her scarlet lips; a
spirit that could not bow
Sealed and stamped ON their rigid lines
and ablaze on her knitted brow.
If I were a landscape painter 1 would
paint me an olden isle
Where brooks on the hillside dance like
fays and the beautiful heavens
smile;
Where the crags are pillars of purple
and the mountains are diadems
And the lakes that sleep at their gran
lite feet are brilliants of liquid
gems;
Where the ruins Of ancient proves
of love, and Of faith, and war
Round tower, and rath, and castle
still shadow the plains afar;
Where the rivers rush like warriors
bold through mazes of verdant
And ocean hugs to her mother breast
the emerald of the seas.
If had a minstrel's fiery soul, and the
Tyre in my feeble hands,
Could speak with trumpets martial
tones I would speak to the list.
ming lands.
An epogee proud Of daring deed
wrought by the bravest of men
Great Conn Of the hundred battles, and
Dathi and dauntless Finn,
The swords of the Wicklow Byrnes in
their war on an endless wrong,
And Geraldine spears and bucklers
should clash thro' my burning
song;
Tyrconnell would point to his blood
red plains Benburb to it's sa
cred graves,
Where slumber the myiard heroes who
scorned the lot of slaves.
Oh, IL had a wreath to offer, and l
had a laurel meet,
Both laurel and wreath, oh mother, I'd
lay at thy queenly feet,
If l had the gift Of singer, and l
had a Sappho's Lutte,
My harp should be never silent-my
lips should be never mute;
For / worship the stately grandeur, I
bow to the wondrous faith
That found thee alive forever in face
Of the hosts of death.
If deeds like these had their guerdon
in praise from the lips of fame,
Then the goldenest glow of glory
should hallow thy treasured
name. -Galtee More.
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the doctor, after pause, land that is.
never since Amzi's disappearance, has
David sold foot of the land"
what about the dover right Of An
gie's mother?" he asked suddenly; mo
will could rob her child of that"
You must ask Aunt Comfort" re-
sponded the doctor, smiling, land yet,
I'd advise you not to. It's a tender
subject with her, and never spoken Of. y
Then other bits OF village history
were recounted by the DOCTOR and
Squire Phinney, Aunt Lorey. Parson
Jones, old Cy Walker and dozens OF
others, once we'll known by Martin
were spoken of.
Il must hunt I'D old Cy tomorrow
asserted Martin as the talk ended, and
get him to take me fish ing He use,l
to know where all the best holes were -
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-12-02
Make Room for Heavens Gifts.

Make room for the little children
Who gather upon the street,
Their voices full of gladness
That echoes from dancing feet;
From beautiful homes, love tended,
From dwellings of want and gloom
They flock to the worlds broad high
way,
And clamor for room-more room!
Make room for the little children,
And places for them provide,
Speak never in tones of anger
Nor rudely jostle aside
The innocent clinging creatures,
Whom God has in mercy given,
That holding their hands, we may never
Lose sight of the kingdom of heaven.
Make room for the little children
In homes where they gather not;
Make room for them in the palaces;
Make room in each lowly cot
For better than earthly treasures,
In which we may take delight,
Are these jewels of heavenly radiance,
That can make our firesides bright
o blessed, sweet little angels!
How oft, in an hour of gloom,
Ye have come with your smiling face
TO lift us up from the tomb.
And many heart, sore tempted,
Or even by sin defiled,
Has been led to n peaceful haven
BY the hand of a little child,
Katherine r. Leddy.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1905-12-02
The Exclamation.

The photographer was delighted.
Seldom" he said, have l had so
good sitter. The expression is ex-
actly right, the command of the facial
muscles perfect. You are perhaps, an
actor?"
NO."
"An automobilist?"
Eyes"
|. aha, that explains 1t. You have
learned to submit to arrest and a large
fine every time you go out, and still
to return home looking as IL you had
enjoyed yourself"
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k>fA<s[x-GvA<A.,
WITH THE POETS
Back to the Land.

Back to the Land.
Out in the upland places
see both dale and down,
And the plowed earth with open scores
Turning the green to brown.
The bare bones of the country
Lie gaunt in winter days,
Grim fastness of rock and scaur,
Sure, While the year decays.
And, as the Autumn withers
And the winds strip the tree,
The companies of buried folk
Rise up to speak with me.
From homesteads long forgotten,
From graves by church and yew,
They come TO walk with noiseless tread
Upon the land they knew.
Men who once titled the pasture
The wind-swept thorn beside;
Women within gray, vanished walls
Who bore and loved and died.
And when the great town closes
Upon ME like q sea,
Daylong, above its weary din
hear them call to me.
Dead folk, the roofs are round me
To bar out field and hill,
And yet hear you on the wind
Calling and calling still;
And while, by street and pavement
The day runs slowly through,
My soul across these haunted downs
Goes forth and walks with you.
From The Outlook (London)
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dence, Bacnelors' Walk, on Oct. 81. He
was an honest and upright character
and was respected and esteemed by all
who knew him.
Lonsford.
Nancy Judge. Of Ballinroby, Co.
Longford, died recently after reaching
the advanced age of 121 years. Up to
few days Of her death, she was able
to sweep the floor. bring in water from
the well, and do other household duties
Her husband, who died q few years
ago, reached 1Os years.
Monaghan.
On Nov. 1, at a meeting of the Board
of Nomination of Clogher Diocese, held
at Clones, Rev. Canon M'Manaway, M
A., Rector of Fivemiletown, was unani-
mously elected to the vacant parish of
Mucknoe.
An old and respected citizen OF
Clones, died on Oct. '2s, in the person
of Mr.. James McGovern. of Armagh
kitty, at the advanced age of Is years
Meath.
The tenants on the estate of Mr.
Thomas More P. Waterton, situated at
Martinstown, near Athboy, have signed
agreements for the purchase of their
holdings, the terms being a reduction
of 6s. cd. in the pound on their present
rents, equivalent to 2oN years pur-
chase. All arrears are forgiven, and
also the hanging gale. The tenants
interests were looked after by Mr.;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-22
Fast ut Finish.
RECKLESS DRIVING
RESULTS IN ACCIDENT
T. F. LaVeIIe Thrown From Bicycle
on Twelfth Street and Has
Narrow Escape.

An accident of a serious nature
which might have been attended bv
more serious results at about $50 yes
terday afternoon, demonstrated the
dangers. frequently commented upon
of speeding horses reckIessly on
Twelfth street, when vehicles are re-
turning TO the city after the ball games.
In the race for town, d horse driven at
brCak-neck speed, collided with a BIZ
cycle ridden by T. F.. LaVelle. who was
thrown over the handle bars. falling
so heavily on the pavement that his
right arm and leg were painfully
bruised and his clothes torn. His
wheel was nearly demolished. That
Mr.. LaVclle was not ground under the
wheels of the rig that ran into him
was due to the merest chance of good
fortune.
The incident however, should serve
as a warning to city authorities to put
an end TO reckless speeding of all
kinds on the public thoroug hfares. On
Iy few evening ago two automobiles
INDUCED in lively race out Eigh-
teCnth street from Second to Seventh
avenues. 1t just so happened that no
accident occurred, although n vehicle
at one of the cross streets narrowly Cs
capped collision.
Rock Island wants no more Curtail
ment in its speed ordinances than are
characteristic of other cities. There is
no desire that any of the features of a
wide-awake people be eliminated, bur
such shameful reckiessness as was
shown yesterday afternoon and on 9th
err occasions should be put a stop Il
before dire consequences result.