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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
A CANCER CURE,
One Said to Have Been Found In Iron
Ore Boys Of Indiana.

One Said to Have Been Found In Iron
Ore Boys Of Indiana.
What many people regard as a cure
for cancer has been discovered at Wi
namac, Ind, in the oily slime from the
iron ore boys, which unites with it
properties Of iron from the ore depos-
it's, says a Winamac special dispatch to
the Cincinnati Enquirer. The discov-
cry was made by a tile ditcher work
ing in the boys. He was afflicted with
cancer Of the face and while working
felt inclined to scratch the affected
parts. Instead, however, he cooled the
diseased part with a handful of the
slime from one Of the pools. The itch
stopped at once, and within a few
months, he declared, the cancer cured.
Several other persons suffering from
cancer tried the same treatment, and
all declare themselves rid Of the NAL
ady, among them being John G. Boyles.
ex-surveyor Of Pulaski county, whose
face and eyes were affected.
The waters which are said to effect
the cure contain decayed vegetation
from blue flags, water lilies, bitter iron
weed, cattails, toroock grass, swamp
willows and sage brush. This COM
pound mixes with the iron tinctured
ooze through the fall and winter, after
which it is said to possess the magic
qualities which cure.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Selecting a Hat.

Alas for the woman with a promi-
nent nose! Here is the worst Of trou-
bles with which to contend in the
choosing.
Many a charming shape which she
covets must be laid by in favor Of an
other of more friendly contour. Her
hats must avoid severe outline and
must be worn we'll forward so that the
prominent feature will seem propor-
%tionately insignificant.
The other extreme is found In the
woman whose nasal extremity Is very
fiat or small. She must not wear too
large a hat nor one which projects too
o~btrusively, for her nose will retire in
inverse proportion to her exaggerated
headgear. For her the best shape will
be Of medium or less than medium size,
with small flowers, short ostrich tips or
small bows of ribbon.
Huge picture hats must never be
Worn by girls with small faces even if
their figures are sufficiently tall and
slight to carry them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Fore the Snow III Frv Again.

IAN oAAoSN ~ NY
Amt 1t fine to think how many splendid
days are stored away
To be taken out and sorted twixt this
time and Christmas? Say,
Think Of June. July and August, with the
good things they're to fetch.
And September and October comm In
there O. the stretch.
With their loads of juicy gladness for the
benefit Of men!
Think Of all the Joy that's comm fore the
snow II fly again!
Can you wonder that the robins are so
glad they nearly bust
And wake up and go to singin' just as
though they thought they must?
Is 1t strange that every little tim!d sprout
Is peepin' out,
Seemin' anxious 10 discover what the
cheerin's all about?
Amt 1t queer that anybody should be
feelin' grumpish when
There's so many good things comm fore
the snow II fly again.
Why. ] feel the way I used to, when I'd
hear on Saturdays
We We're soin' ont to grandpa's-my. the
whoopA that | would raise
Th'nkin' of the fun n-comin' and the
splendid things to eat!
Them wcrc times. ! want to tell you.
'twould be mighty hard to heat
But, roturnin' to the present, amt this
old world heaven when
There's 10 he II Who'll" glad summer fore
the snow II ny again"
s., y, kisrr IN Chicago Rccord-Herald
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
STRETCHING A SHORT MAN,
Candidate For Naval Academy Has
Added an Inch to His Height,

Candidate For Naval Academy Has
Added an Inch to His Height.
Luther Welsh, the Central High school
pupil in Kansas City, Mo-, whose ap-
po1ntment as a cadet to the Naval acad-
envy at Annapolis depends upon his
ability to attain a height Of five feet
two inches by June 20, is now within
one-tenth Of an inch of the coveted
mark, says a Kansas City dispatch.
His body has been literally stretched
more than an inch since the early part
Of January. Professor Y. p. Rothwell,
director Of the Kansas City Athletic
club, is responsible for the young mans
growth. The stretching was accom-
plished with the aid of a machine.
The subject is placed upon the ma
chine in a horizontal position. The
body reclines supinely, with the mus
cles relaxed. The operator then ap-
plies u slight pressure to the legs,
stretching the body from the hips
downward. A like force is then ap-
piled to the head and shoulders, pulling
out the upper part Of the body.
Welsh was appointed to Annapolis
by Congressman Cowherd, but he was
below the required height. This he
must make up before the entrance ex-
animation in June.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Wilkie Collins Fat Villain.

Hess is Il story that was told by
Hall Saine concerning Wilkie Collins:
'"The most successful character in The
Woman III White was not a woman,
but a man-Eosco, the fat villain.
When the book was produced every
body was talking about the fat villain.
While the author was staying with his
mother a visitor came. The lady said
to Collins:
"'You seem to have made a great
success with your villain in "The Wo-
MAI In White" 1 have read the book.
I have studied this villain, but he is not
half a villain. You don't know a real
villain, and the next time you want to
do Il villain come to me. l an very
close to III l have got Il constantly
in my eye-in fact, it is my own hus-
band!
"Wilkie Collins often told this sto-
~, but withheld the name of the lady.
It was the wife of Sir Edward Bulwer
Lytton."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
SPEAKER REED
Democratic Ex-Consressman on the
Portland (Me,) Project.

Democratic Ex-Consressman on the
Portland (Me.) Project.
A resolution favoring the erection of
a memorial to the late Thomas B. Reed
was recently presented hi the city
council meeting at Portland, Me-, saws
the Boston Herald. Hon. John ].
1entz, former Democratic congressman
from Ohio, who was there on legal
business, attended the meeting and
mad an eloquent address In favor of
the resolution. Commenting on the
public career Of Mr.. Reed, the Ohio
visitor said in part:
Some Of the Democratic critics de-
lighted in calling him Gar Reed. He
was not a car; he was one of the
grand, great, noble men that God occa-
sionally sends upon earth as examples.
he was a statesman in every sense of
the word-the greatest congressman in
American history, I had the honor Of
serving in the last congress over which
he presided, and l do not hesitate to
say that there was 70 his equal in the
presidential cabinet nor in either
branch of congress. His figure tower
ed above them all like a great oak
above its fellows.
mo man ever questioned the honesty
Of Thomas B. Reed. I consider it a
great misfortune to the American re-
public that his name does not grace the
calendar Of great anne in the coun-
try's list of presidents. He was so
pure, so honest, Portland could do it.
self no higher honor than to erect a
Reed memorial"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Warlike, but Polite.

Ernest Vedel, a Paris literary man,
was once a lieutenant in the French
navy. At one time he commanded a
small warship charged with the duty Of
preventing the entrance of foreign YES
sells into a Siamese harbor. A Scandi-
navian ship, with q Siamese commodore
who called himself Armand Duplessis
de Richelieu, attempted to enter by the
alleged authorization Of the French
minister at Bangkok. M. Vede wrote
a note in these terms: eff you don't de-
sist, I shall open fire." Then he learn
that Nine. Richelieu was with her hus-
band, and he tied the note to a magnif-
icent bouquet. The commodore with
the illustrious name desisted and thank
ed the polite lieutenant profusely for
the flowers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04

the front afford sufficient fullness. The
mode is distinguished by a deep cape
collar trimmed with lace insertion and
finished by a frill Of lace. The elbow
sleeves are trimmed with two deep ruff
fes Of the silk, further elaborated by
bands Of insertion and lace frills, as is
also the lower edge of the jacket. If
accordion plated material is not de-
sired other fabrics, such as cashmere,
flannel, silk, dimity and lawn, could be
used. The medium size requires three
and three-eighths yards of thirty-six
inch material.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
The Scared Hero.

The man who goes down with his
engine in a wreck is considered worthy
Of great commentator, when the truth
Is, as all railway men are aware, that
the unfortunate in such cases lost his
nerve at the critical moment and hes
itated to jump. When an accident is
impending the cool and collected en-
gineer shuts off steam, applies the
brakes and opens the valves, all Of
the actions taking a few seconds.
Then he looks out for his own safety.
Another man becomes so frightened in
the presence Of great danger that he
does nothing, not vel the possible,
and he is the person likely to wear a
martyrs crown.-Locomotive Engi-
neering.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Civilization of the Crows.

Major S. G. Reynolds, agent Of the
Crown Indian agency. was at Billings,
Mont, recently and says that his wards
are making rapid advancement along
material lines, says the Billings CORE
spondent of the Anaconda Standard.
During the past year they have erected
over Il hundred new and comfortable
homes, planted around them Il thousand
shade trees and builded good barns for
their stock. This year the Crows have
already planted 1000 acres of wheat
and a thousand acres Of oats.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04

The ~malleability Of gold is so great
that a single grain may be divided into
100000 parts and a cubic inch into
9,523, S09,523 parts, each Of which may
be distinctly seen by the naked eye. A
grain and a half Of gold may be beaten
into leaves Of one inch square, which,
if i%ntersected by parallel lines drawn
at right angles to each other and dis
lance only the one-hundredth part of
an inch, will produce 25,OOO,OOO little
squares, each of which may be dis
tinctly seen without the aid Of a glass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
SIMPLE SUMMER COSTUME.

but the material is to be found in vari-
u colors, while the variety afforded
by suitable fabrics is almost unlimited,
invisible checks and small plaids form
ed by varying shades Of one color be-
ing peculiarly smart. Both waist and
skirt are box plated for their entire
length. so giving long and slender lines
to the figure. while the fullness be-
tween "a be either shirred or tucked.
For the medium size will be required
for waist 5 yards 81 inches, 4 yards q
inches. or . 5-S yards A inches wide;
for the skirt II yards 81 inches, 10
yards 27 inches, or 5&a yards Al inches
wide. with three-fourths yard Of silk
For belt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
A Physician In Every Menagerie.

All animal keepers L supposed to
study the needs and ailments of the
animals under their charge, and they
understand the best methods to coax
their dumb friends into submission;
but, in addition to these keepers, every
circus and menagerie has one or
more physicians who prescribe for the
sick animals. An imported wild ami
NAL is too valuable to lose without an
effort to save its life, and all that
science knows is brought into requisi-
ton to cure it Of any complaint.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Blue Lirht and Nerves.

Professor Redard Of Geneva, who
applied music as a tranquillizing infu-
ence on persons under anaesthetics, has
discovered that blue light falling on the
eyes, even when closed, affects the
nerve centers and produces sleep either
by a hypnotic or ~anaesthetic action.
says the London Globe. Violet and
green, but not red and yellow, rays
lave q similar but weaker effect.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Boston's New Tunnel.

The new East Boston tunnel, which
is nearly a mile and a half long and
which cost $3,000,0O0. trundles ninety
feet below the harbor through a tube
Of cement that will grow harder and
stronger With the centuries. says the
Worlds Work. 1t is the only all &c.
mont tunnel In the world.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
inc ParasOIp.

h linen parasols are new and will
doubtless enjoy great popularity for a
practical sort, and they are embroider-
ed in very open patterns or in padded
embroidery. exactly like the linen
gowns and wraps. The lighter models
are made like lingerie waists, very
much trimmed with lace and embroid-
cry. Few of them are lined and, al
though very pretty to look.at, cannot
be of much use in keeping the sun off.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Wouldn't Gid the Pill.

$50 she is going to keep the ring,
even though the engagement is bro
kenT"
eyes," answered the gloomy young
man, 'and that isn't the worst Of it.
She didn't even ~condescend to tell me
that polite story about cherishing it as
a memento Of a very dear friendship"
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
Ton and Bottom.

my FRIEND" said the long haired
passenger to the young man in the seat
opposite, "to what end has your life
work been directed?'
ITO both ends" was the reply. ct
have the only first class hat and shoe
store in the village"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
set.inr the

That tea party in Il stable given by
an American girl in Rome the Other
day will put Newport on its m"tt!e,
says the Philadelphia Inquirer. Givin;
II dinner IN II gnrag" VIII be tame
Amusement after that, but something
can he done by favoring all the dlshef
with gAsolIu"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
A Desirable Model.

Such simple costumes as this one
made Of silks Of the lighter, softer sort,
as we'll as Of the many chiffon wool
materials, will be greatly in vogue dur
ing the entire spring and summer and
are always desirable. The model shows
natural colored pongee, with collar and
cuffs Of lace, and is exceedingly smart,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
For Sale sy BURKE & CO.
D%reSsmdking Pdrl0rS.

Miss Dohmann and Herricks have
opened dressmaking parlors at the resi-
dcnce of H. Dohmann IN Sixth street,
whore they will be pleased to receive the
orders of anyone requiring work done.
Work guaranteed satisfactory and prices
moderate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
A

Mrs. Bickers-The Newlyweds seem,
very happy-if it will last. Bickers-.
Oh, 1 wouldn't borrow trouble-eveni
for other folk!-New York Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04

One Of his experiences in London is
thus related by Jefferson in the Cen
fury Magazine:
important dramatic event Of my life.
I had been five years from America
and was on my way home, and I felt
satisfied that if this new version Of
rip Van Wrinkle succeeded in London
my way was quite clear when I return
ed to the United States.
"On Sunday evening, being alone in
my lodgings, I got out for my W ad-
miration my new wig and beard, the
pride of my heart and which I was
to use in the last act. I could not
resist trying them on for the TWEEN
tieth time, 1 think, so I got in front Of
the glass and adjusted them to my per-
feet satisfaction. I soon became en-
Unused and began acting and posing in
front Of the mirror. In about twenty
minutes there came a knock at the
door.
"'Who's there?' said l.
"It's me, if you please said the gen.
tie but agitated voice Of the chamber
maid. May 1 come inT
"'Certainly not 1 replied, for l had
no desire to be seen in my present
makeup.
"'Is there anything wrong in the
room, sir:' said she.
":Nothing at all. Go away replied.
"'Well, SIR she continued, there's a
policeman at the door, and he says as
'ow there's a crazy old man in your
room a-fingin' Of his lands about and
a-goin' on lawful, and there's a crowd
of people across the street a-blockin'
up the way
IL turned toward the window, and to
my horror l found that I had forgot
ten TO put down the curtain, and, as 1t
seemed to me, the entire population OF
London was taking in my first night.
I had been unconsciously acting with
the lights full up to an astonished audi
ence who had not paid for their admis-
sion. AS l tore of my wig and beard a
shout went up. Quickly pulling down
the curtain, I threw myself In a chair,
overcome with modification at the oc-
currence. In Il few minutes the com
,cal side of the picture presented Itself,
and I must have laughed for al nour.
I had been suffering from an attack or
nervous dyspepsia. consequent upon the
excitement Of the past week, n l
firmly believe that this continuous mt
Of lMlighter cured me"
when Jefferson was playing his IA
nous part Of Rip Van Wrinkle during
IN engagement ut st. Louis he n
night went to the theatcr tired by n
long dny's Journey, snys the Philndci'
nbjo Ncyys The curtain rose on the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04

Joseph Jefferson stocked the lake on
his Louisiana farm with bass and
other game fish. Not long ago he
came upon a stranger fishing in his
lake.
"See, here!!" said the great comedian.
what do you mean by catching my
1sh?'
"Begorra." replied the fisherman,
slowly removing his pipe from his
mouth, 'Oi'm not fishin'! Dim
tachin' these wurrums how to swimv'
Recently in Chicago Joseph Jefferson
and a twentieth century woman's club
held a passing conversation, says the
Boston Globe.
81 don't aspire to be a lecturer, 1
don't like to be lectured myself" said
Mr.. Jefferson by way of beginning.
"Ours is the one art not only allow
ing but requiring repetition" he said.
1.-THE actor must learn very early in
his career the art Of reproduction. He
must always say his lines as though
it were for the first time. If he fails
in this he fails in everything.
II remember a story in this nne
ton which l always like to tell. 1 was
in an audience one day when just back
Of me I noticed q man and a small boy.
It was evident to me that the father
was pointing me out as the ma whom
the boy had seen as Rip Van Wrinkle
Of the stage. The boy looked at me
with a good deal Of interest. 1t was
plain he had something on his mind.
Finally he leaned forward and pointed
his finger at me, whispering. Don't
you remember that time when your
gun fell apart?'
That was the most satisfactory
compliment ever paid me, and I told
the father so afterward.'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04

third act and disclosed him deep In his
twenty years nap. Five, ten minutes
elapsed, but he did not awake. The au-
dlence grew impatient. At length the
gallery waxed %uproarlous and yelled
their delight ut one of them inor,r,no
III there was going to be nineteen
years more Of this sleeping business"
Still Jefferson slept on and actually
snored.
PENN a small trapdoor beneath
inc stage. the prompter prodded RIP
from below, only to see him tumble In
ms pocket for an imaginary railway
ticket and hear him mutter, "Going
clear through, CONDUCTOR OF course
his brought down the house.
some years ago Mr.. Jefferson took a
lady to a restaurant, and when be mt
MS hand In his pocket to paw his bill
ne ouidnt find a cent. He explained
his position to the cashier, but the
cashier didn't know him. The nerspira-
ton began to ooze, when a gentleman
stepped up, laid q twenty dollar bill on
the desk and said: 81 know you, sir.
Allow me to SETTLE" Jefferson was pro-
fuse In his thanks and said. "You must
give me your name and address, sir, in
order that l may call round tomorrow
and settle" Never mind" said the
stranger, with a smile; chat bill was a
counterfeit, and I got SIT in change"
Willie Jefferson, son of the famous
Joe Jefferson, is a typical Jefferson in
nao1ts, manners, looks and wit. Some
years ago Willie was given a nice fat
sum out Of the savings Of his distin-
guished father and allowed to 20 to
Europe for the summer. Willie went.
one day Joseph Jefferson received a
cablegram from Willie. then in Paris:
SEND S5oO. WILLIE"
The elder Jefferson answered:
"What for?"
Inc reply seemed to arrive almost
before Mr.. Jefferson's message was
sent. 1t read:
"For Willie"
Willie received the money
On his country place at Buzzard's
Bay Joseph Jefferson employed a faith
full workman named Jared White, SAYS
the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Jared was
not an especially talented man, and
neither did he hold his position with
the dean of comedians because Of his
knowledge Of gardening, but he was
faithful, was a good worker and so
stayed on for a number Of years.
Finally he announced his intention Of
going to New York in search Of work,
and he asked Mr.. Jefferson for a letter
Of recommendation. The comedian was
greatly embarrassed. He knew CON-
p%aratively little concerning the old
man, and he didn't feel that he could
recommend him as a hard or fast work
er, but finally he accommodated Jared
and protected any possible future en-
ployer by giving him this open letter,
which, by the way, was perfectly salts
factory to the ambitious traveller:
To Whom 1t May Concern:
The bearer, Jared White, has been en-
ployed on or about my place at Buzzard's
bay for several years. He Is a good man
for anybody who wants just such a man.
JOSEPH JEFFERSON.
Joseph Jefferson stocked the lake on
his Louisiana farm with bass and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04
AND FASHION
Mo,.ninr Jacket.

This charming design for a dressing
sack Is adapted to a variety of ma
%terials, although, as here pictured, It
was developed tn pale blue china silk,
accordion plated. The garment is
shaped by shoulder and underarm
seams, and gathers in the upper part of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-05-04

When Jefferson was playing his IA
nous part Of Rip Van Wrinkle during
IN engagement ut st. Louis he one
night went to the ~theatcr tired by n
long dny's Journey, snys the Philndcl'
Dhin News The curtain rose ON the