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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
The Cross Patch.

Once on a time there was Il witch.
Who wasn't poor and wasn't rich;
She wasn't handsome, that l i know.
For one day when l saw her go
A-riding past | said: 'Oh. dear.
How can a person look so Queer.."
Her back was crooked as the moon.
And as she went l heard her Groom
A silly song that seemed to say:
1.-THE children are all good today.
Tomorrow maybe l will throw
MY cross patch cloak DER Jane and Joe,
And while they whine. Mamma. mamma
I'll chuckle to myself. 'Ha. hal
And folks will say. That horrid lane
Is at her tantrums now again
And other folks will say they know
They can't do anything Will, Joe.
Then. lest some wise ones guess my trick,
Ill puzzle them by being quick.
III snatch the patch from Jane and Joe.
To cast it over Glenn and Chic.
The friends In wonder then will say.
Our Jenny Is real good today
Or Joseph seems II different boy.
He realls Is his mothers Joy
But littlr emo and Glenn beware;
Their nauEh:i"rSs Is past compare"
Now. boys aud girls who would escape
This witr'Is ugly cross patch APE
Must get the fairy Laughing Fun
To stay clos" by ana never run.
Then when the witch with dark disguise
ApproaV hes she. in great surprise.
VIII Ind her cloak too small by half
To cover boys M girls who laugh.
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
How Bees EmbaIm.

Bees, says Horbis, can embalm as
successfully as could the ancient Egyp-
tians. 1t often happens in damp wealth
er that a slug Or snail will enter a bee
hive. This is of course to the unpro-
tected slug a case Of sudden death.
The bees fall upon him and sting him
to death at once, but what to do with
the carcass becomes a vital question.
If left where it is it will breed a reg
ular pestilence. Now in the clev-
erness of the insects. They set to work
and it with wax, and there you
may see it lying embalmed just as the
nations of old embalmed their dead.
When it is q snail that is the intruder,
he is Of course impenetrable to their
sting. so they calmly cement his shell
with wax to the bottom Of the hive.
Imprisonment for life, with no hope Of
pardon!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
No Confederate Supreme Court.

1T is a curious fact" said a New Or
leans man, that the Confederate con
gress never created a supreme court.
The matter was before the Richmond
congress, but no statute was ever
passed authorizing such a tribunal.
1T was In a debate over this very
topic IN the Confederate senate that the
personal encounter between Ben Hill
of Georgia and William L. Yancey Of
Alabama occurred. The senate was In
executive session. The Georgia sena-
tor was speaking in favor Of the crea-
tion Of a court Of last resort whose
powers should in a way be limited.
Yancey looked on this idea with dis
favor, and during the course Of Hills
remarks he interrupted with the insult
Ing statement that Hill had given ut
terance to q lie. No sooner had he used
the offensive word than Hill, picking
up an inkstand, hurled it with great
force at his defamer. The glass struck
Yancey over the eye, inficting a severe
wound, but doing him no permanent
injury, although stories were long cur
rent that the blow finally caused bis
d~eath."-Washington Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Prussian ~Dairymaids.

In the great Elbing diaries in west
Prussia the dairy maids are not per-
mitted to wear corsets. The different
grades Of proficiency are indicated by
the caps worn. The milkmaids wear
white caps, the pupils white also, with
the addition, however, of black velvet
bands, and the dairy teachers caps
with silver lace. Many daughters Of
the landed nobility take a course in
this work, but all alike wear the uni
form prescribed. This is not a skirt,
but waist and knickerbockers. 1t is
found that this is the most cleanly and
comfortable and serviceable in an oc-
cupation subject to various accidents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Music In Birds Wings.

Birds are such masters of the voice
that it seems as though they needed
no other near of expression, yet
many of them make other sounds by
means of their wings. AS a call to
their mates, turkeys scrape their wings
along the ground and in spring night
hawks make a strange booming sound
in the air with their wings.
When the breeding season begins the
male snipe commences calling for a
mate. These calls are always made
with the wing and consist Of a piping
and clicking note often repeated and
accompanied at intervals by a hum
ming or bleating noise not unlike that
Of a goat. Whenever this sound is
heard the bird is diving from a great
height and going at a tremendous
speed, which gives a trembling motion
to the wings, producing drumming
noise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
O H CHILDREN
Cardinals Hat Game.

The children being seated in q circle.
q child who does not take part in the
game whispers to each Of the rest a
name representing some color, as red
cap" "blue cap" yellow cap" etc.
Two players are excepted, one Of
whom Is called MY man john and
one represents the cardinal. The lat
ter now leaves the room, first placing
IN the hands Of John" a little billet of
wood, bidding him take care of the
cardinals hat, which at the same time
he declares to be Of some particular
color, as green. "John" c~onceals this
somewhere in the room.
The child who went out then enters,
m with q cane and demands the
cardinals hat. John" prctends to
have forgotten all about 1t and asks,
"What color was it-green?" and so on
until he guesses the color.
Being thus reminded, he declares that
some II Of the group, as, for example,
"Red Cap" has stolen it.
Red Cap is now asked by the cues
toner, "'Red Cap did YOU steal the
cardinals hat" He also must pass
on the charge, saying, mo, it was
White Cap" or any other color. If he
omitS to do so or names a color not
included among the players, he must
pay forfeit.
Meanwhile the questioner becomes
indignant at the numerous denials and
proceeds to eXtOrt confession by for.
ture, rapping with his cane the fingers
Of those whom he addresses. If he
succeeds in obliging any child to con.
TESS, the latter must pay forfeit.
AT last My man John" owns the
theft, produces the hat, and the game
is begun again until Il sufficient mum.
Der Of f~orfeits have been collected.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
The Value Of Il Word.

AS soon as the apartment house was
ready for occupancy the %janitor placed
a "Rented" sign in several of the Sec
ond and third story windows. When
the agent saw the placards he said a
good many things not exactly compli-
mentary to the discretion Of the jani-
tor.
"What did you stick all those no.
tees up for?' he asked.
Because" was the reply, "the apart
ments are really rented. l thought it
a good plan to let folks know they we're
going off SO quickly"
"That is all right in principle" said
the agent. somewhat Modified, "but
you didn't go about it in the right way.
That is not the proper kind Of a notice.
Never use the word rented in a high
class apartment. Always say leased
1t makes a better impression. Rented
sounds cheap. Any agent who wants
his apartments to bring a big price
will tell you matthew York Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Risk Versus Security.

There never was a harder master
than the uncertain. Nothing venture
nothing VIM is a true proverb, and
sometimes it is a good guiding princi-
pie. If a single question and not a gen.
eral principle were under discussion
we might say that the conditions war
rant a venture. AS a rule we are pro-
foundry convinced that a sure dollar is
better than a possible $40; that COM
fort is always preferable to wealth in
a lottery. The one thing to be avoided
above all others is instability Of income.
This is not to suggest that under all
conditions a nan should prefer the set
tied and sure.-Independent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
The Short And.

Brewer says the sign & is called
"anders, ampers or amprus." 1t is
sometimes called 'short and" In old
Ell times it was known as ampersand,
but that word long ago fell into dis
use. 1t is simply a contracted and
rapidly made form Of the Latin ct. The
ampersand is derived from land,
per see and'-that is, a single symbol
which in itself is and. Ampersand,
meaning &, is used in chapter p Of
adam Bede" 1850; also in a poem
in Punch Of April II, 1869. The first
stanza in the poem alluded to is as
follows:
OF all the types in a printers hand
Commend me to the ampersand,
For he's the gentleman (seems to me)
OF the typographical companie.
Oh, my nice little ampersand,
My graceful, swanlike ampersand,
Nothing that Cadmus ever planned
Equals my elegant ampersand!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Sells More.of Chamberlain's Cough Rem.
edy than Of ALI Others Put
Together,

Mr.. Thos. George, a merchant at Mt.
Elgin, Ontario, says: 81 have had the
local agency for Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy ever since it was introduced in
to Canada, and | sell as much of it as 1
do of all other lines / have on my shelves
put together. Of the many dozens
sold under guarantee, I have not had
one bottle returned. l can personally
recommend this medicine as l have used
it myself and given it to my children
and always with the best result" For
sale by n. E. McGruer, Langdon and
Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
nunlrums.

When does Il woman sneeze three
times? When she can't help it.
What notes compose the most favor
lite tunes and how many do they com
pose? Bank notes, and they compose
-four fortunes.
What is the difference between love
and war? One breaks heads, the other
hearts.
Where should you feel for the poor?
In your pocket, to be sure.
What kind Of wild animals are al
lowed on the lawns of public parks:
Dandelions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Bilious Attack Quickly Cured.

y. few weeks age l had a bilious attack
that was so severe | was not able to go
to the Office for %two..days. Failing. to get
relief from my family physicians treat
ment, | took three of Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets and the next
day | felt like a new man.-H. c, Bailey,
Editor of the News, Chaplin, S. G. These
tablets are for sale by n. E. McGruer,
Langdon and Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Just the Place.

Young Roller-l think LII spend that
money | saved up. I've been thinking
Of a trip to England. His Mother-But
you were to save that for a rainy day.
Young Roller-Well, I'm going to Lon
don. I'll be sure to find a rainy day
there Philadelphia Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Chapped Hands.

Washsyour hands with warm water,
dry with a towel and apply Chamber
lain's Salve just before going to bed,
and a speedy cure is certain. This salve
is also unequaled for skin diseases. For
sale by n. b. McGruer, Langdon and
Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
When a Man Is Strongest.

The uplifting power of Il youth of
seventeen years is $50 pounds; in his
twentieth year this increases to 800
pounds, and in the thirtieth and thirty
first years it reaches it's height. 500
pounds. At the end of the thirty-tirst
year the strength begins to decline.
very slowly at first.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Strictly True.

care you sure that is an orphan asy-
lum across the way"' asked the stran-
ger within the gates.
"Certainly." answered the native.
"But a policeman just told me it was
an old ladies' home" protested the
stranger.
"Well. that's all right rejoined the
native. Every old lady in it is an or
phan."-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Britain and the Suez Canal,

Theoretically the SueZ canal is neu-
yal. Practically. however. Great Brit
in owns it by purchase of the greater
irt of the certificates OF Indebtedness.
likewise that same power has Il STRAIT
,-jc O er at each end OF the canal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Italinn Country Dance.

In Italy when the country men and
women dance together the first thing
they do is to toss off their shoes, If they
girl and ask if she will dance. but he
fixes his eye upon her from a distance
and mods. She mods in return. and
then both kick off their shoes. advance
toward each other and begin to dance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Heiqht of French Soldiers.

Since the law of 1901 there has been
no limit of height for a French soldier;
dwarf Or giant. all must serve. Be-
fore that time the limit was only five
feet n inch. Yet the average height
was not yet ran down to that of Ma
poleon's "grande s.rmee" in it's last
years and not long ago it was above
that of the German army measured as
a whole.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Gem of PhilIins Brooks.

These are truths; we are all Of US
Gods children; every soul is made for
purity, and has nc right to sin; no
out a thrill of richer life running
through all the world.-Phillips
Brooks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Group.

A reliable medicine and one that
should always be kept in the home for
immediate use is Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t will prevent the attack if
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy cough
appears. For sale by n. E. McGruer,
Langdon and Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02

Pain may GO by the name Of rheuma-
tism, neuralgia. lumbago, pleurisy. No
matter what name the pains are called,
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea will
drive them away. 81 cents. Tea or Tab
let's. Sold by Burke n Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
PRESERVING Fish Scales

The discovery of the method of pre-.
serving fish scales has led to a con.
,iderable export trade from Russia.
The scales are used for the making
II artificial pearls and similar ar.
icles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02

Many children inherit constitutions
weak and feeble, others due to child
hood troubles. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea will positively cure children and
make them strong. 30 cents, Tea or
Tablets. Sold by Burke & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
Valuable Stamp Collection.

Thomas TAPPING OF London bes.
collecting postage stamps when on
10 years old and nov has a collectio
If about 1901 O0, which is estimat,
is worth $500,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
To Keep Ha-43 n Condition.

Rub the hands With dry salt after
having had them in water for a length
IF time; afterward rinse them and
wipe dry. If this is done daily after
ne homework is finished it will keep
he hands smooth, clean and white.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
A Miserable Inventor.

Mamma = Come now. Willie: you
must have your neck washed.
Willie-Aw. say! Who invented neck
washing anyway Philadelphia Led
ger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
The ideal Woman

'ne ideal wo!AaN, if SIZE ever could
s.. would be a bore, a prig, a hope
dowdy, and would undoubtedly
.; loggerheads with all her friends
relations.-World.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02

He-Arctic explorers are the safest
men In the world to trust yourself to.
She-Why 80? He-They are always
cool in the time Of greatest danger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
or the Same Race.

The strongest minded woman must
face the fact that she Is Of the same
race AZ man.-L0ndOn Globe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02

liz YOU are troubled with indigestion,
constipation, sour stomach, or any other
lain, 1iolilstrr'S Rocky Mountain Tea
will make YOU we'll and keep you well,
- cents. Tea nr Tablets. Sold by burke
4 &C..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-11-02
How to Avoid Washing Quilts.

A good device to save washing COM
prters and quilts is to basic across
ne top end q facing, a quarter OF a
ard wide or more. Of cheesecloth or
Their material. The facing may be
aiken off and washed frequently. This
;lso keeps the bedding from wearing
nut.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-25
cIrY cnIIRT cASEs.

Ellen overhauser was ill the city court yesterday morning charged with drunkenness. She was arrested Satur- day evening. having been released from the county jail, where she had been for the last 1SO days, on Friday. She en- tered a plea of guilty and Judge Dow sent her back to jail for thirty days
 The cases of theft against Oscar Bar rett and Frank J. Gill were continued until to-day and tomorrow, respec- lively ...-
 James Mcclure, charged with drunk enness, entered a plea of guilty ana was sent to jail for ten days. Daniel Sullivan and Thomas F. Ma Ioney were charged with breach of the peace. They pleaded guilty and each was fined g and costs. Guisseppi Antonio was charged With breach of the peace and insulting woman. He entered a plea of not gull ty, but when the time came to speak in his own behalf had nothing to say on the matter. Judge Dow sent him to jail for ten days.
 Joseph Cronan. charged with breach of the peace on Mrs. Mary Gedney, was sent to jail for twenty days.
 Edward F. Eagan was charged with breach of the peace on John J. Wagner l He acknowledged that he had struck his accuser, but claimed that, he had i insulted his mothert He was fined Ss and costs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-25
Local Weather Report.
Brief Mention.

High water to-day, 4:19 p. m.
 General Registrar F. $. Hamilton will name his first deputy registrar this evening and will swear him in for his duties. William H. Bouton is now the deputy.
 Grand Canton Sassacus No. 1, F. M., I. 0. 0. F., announces the next in it's series of whists for this evening in Sas- sacus armory, and a large party is an- ticipated.
 The ladies of the Henry c. Merwin post, Woman's Relief corps, will hold their regular business session this aft ernoon instead of on Thursday, as is the custom ..s,s+sas. s,aa.......8.
 The big city flag wa thrown to the breeze yesterday morning in front of city hall in honor of Foot Guard day. The national flag remained at half-mast on the green.
 Work at the building of the Ready Bits company was begun by the George e. Prentice company yesterday morn- ing. The Prentice company purchased the plant some days ago. It has now a force of sixty-five men at work at the factory. - ;
 New Haveners who wish to attend the funeral of Senator Platt, which takes place at Washington, Conn, this after noon at 1:3O, can do so by leaving on the Berkshire division. train at 9:3O. The regular train returning will leave Washington at 5 p. m. and will reach this city at 5:25.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-25

-fr7-S tooned in squares and presenting an appearance like an enormous biscuit sofa pillow. Just below this several rows of arc lamps softened by shades Of pink gauge lighted up the scene with beautiful light. Along the walls and the balcony railings the bunting was draped spangled all along the sides by the stars and stripes. The boxes presented most home like appearance, each with its imitation window hung with lace curtains and furnished with rockers, sofas and Morris chairs. The orchestra box in the middle of the south side was draped with the harp of Ireland flanked by American flags.
 At about 1 o'clock the intermission left the dancers a breathing space of which advantage was taken to adjourn to Whites Tontine hotel, where a ban quet was served. .t
 Among the out of town guests at the ball were Major Moran, Captain Pur- cell, Captain Mahan and Lieutenant X Grogan of Hartford and Lieutenant Colonel Dorsey of New London. A number of guests from the Foot Guard also were present, including Mayor Studley, Lieutenant Governor Wood ruff, Colonel w.. Hall of wellington, Major Hall of Waterbury, Major { Beardsley of Bridgeport, Colonel Theo- Z dore H. Sucher, ex-Governor Chamber lain, Colonel c. w. Pickett.
 Among the occupants of the boxes last evening were Colonel T. F. Calla- han, ". B. Spencer Lieutenant flag gerty, Lieutenant Manning, Captain Jeremiah F. Donovan, Captain James ' Kennedy, Sergeant Charles H. Stanton, Sergeant Thomas c. McMahon, Ser geant Charles Guinan, Sergeant John { J. McKeon, Sergeant William B. Cal- lahan, John J. Corbett, John Deskin, James Hove, William T. Birney, Will liam Curley, Frank H. Stiles, John Costello, j. J. Lyons, Sergeant McCor- mick of the Light Guard, Bernard E. Lynch, James Fleming, Private Will liam Norton, Corporal Joseph McMa- hon, Private William Schenck, J. Fred Jackson.
 The committee in charge of the ar- engagements comprised Captain Spencer, chairman; Lieutenant Haggerty, Lieu tenant Manning, Sergeants Callahan, Guinan and McMahon, Corporal Sulli-. van, Priyates Burns, Coady, ,Crofton. Flanagan, Kavanaugh, Norton. Quinn, and Stiles, K %
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-25
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

Atterbury System Clothes-Lambert Aliens Foot t-Ease-Druggists' Apenta-Druggists =z.-.. Committee on Buildings-Meeting. China Sale-Edw. Malley Go. Carriage -Gamble-Desmond Co. Coal Dealers, Notice-F. l.. Perry. Carpets-R. B. Mallory.
 Cuticura Soap-Druggists'. California-Southern Pacific R. R. Entertainments-Hy Theater. For Sale-Roundabou JelI-O-Grocers'. Lawn Borders-The F. s. Platt Co. Oriental Rugs-Howe x Stetson Co. Olive Sales. s. Adams.
 Painting-Charles F. Thompson. Platt's Chlorides-Druggist Pianolas-S Pinkham's Compound-Drugg Postunn-At Grocers'. ,. Scarf Pins-Wells & Gunde. Special Committee-Meeting. Shad-Wm. H. Wilson & Son. Suits-Meigs & Co.
 Special Sales-Schoenb Store NeWs-Chas. Monson Co. Top Coats-Davis & Co.
 Trips-So Pacific R. R.
 Wanted -Girl-5S Trumbull Street. Wanted-C Cook-43 Trumbull Street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-04-25
REFEREE NEWTON HEARS CASE

REFEREE NEWTON HEARS CASE.
 The adjourned hearing on the bank rupt estate of Abraham Wershaw. a jeweler of Congress avenue, was held before Referee Newton in the bang ruptcy court yesterday afternoon.
 A hearing on the case of George Fenn, of wallingford, dairyman, was held yesterday morning to investigate the transfer of some farm property just previous to the bankruptcy pro- ceedings. z-.4 as.-
 A hearing was also had on the French claim in the case of the F. $. Wheeler & Co. yesterday afternoon.