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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
CUNNING COYOTES.
Their Patience and Some of Their
Other Peculiar Traits.

Their Patience and Some Of Their
Other Peculiar Traits.
This is the coyote-Co-yo-tay, with
all the syllables, to the Mexican who
named him; ''kiote" merely to the
American wanderer who has come and
gone so often that he at last regards
himself a resident stockman and
farmer.
1t is this little beasts triangular Wis
age, his sharp nose fitted for the easy
Investigation of other peoples affairs,
his oblique green eyes, with their
squint of cowardice and perpetual
hunger, says the Outing Magazine, that
should have a place in the adornment
Of escutcheons. 1t is notorious that
the vicissitudes Of his belly never
bring to him the fate upon whose
verge he always lives and that nothing
but s%trychnine, and not always that,
will bring an end to his forlorn career.
AS his gray back moves slowly along
above the reeds and coarse grass and
he turns his head to look at you he
knows at once whether or not you
have with you a gun, and you cannot
know how he knows. Once satisfied
that you are unarmed, he will remain
ear in spite of any vocal remon-
s%trances and by and by may proceed
to interview you in a way that for un-
obtrusiveness might be taken as a
model of the art.
Lie down on the thick brown carpet
Of the wilderness and be still for twen-
ty minutes, and, watching him from
the corner of your eye, you will see
that he has been Joined by others Of
his brethren hitherto unseen. He
seems to be curious to know, first, if
you are dead and, second, If by any
~chance-and he lives upon chances
there is anything else in your neigh
borhood that he might find eatable.
If you pass on with Indifference,
which is the usual way, he will sit
himself down upon his tail on the
nearest knoll and loll hts red tongue
and leer at you as one with whom he
is half inclined to claim acquaintance.
He looks and acts then so much like a
gray dog that one is inclined to whistle
to him. Make any hostile demonstra-
ton, and he will move a little farther
and sit down again.
If by any means you manage to of
fend him deeply at this juncture, the
chances are that he and his comrades
may retire still farther and then bark
ceaselessly until they have hooted you
out of the neighborhood. That night
he and some of his companions may
come and steal the straps from your
saddle, the meat from the frying pan
and politely clean the pan-and even
the boots from beside your lowly bed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
GERMANS WIN THE RACE
Foreigners Capture Prize in
Aeronautic Contest.

st. Louis, Oct. 24.-Proclaimed as
the most remarkable ballooning con-
test in the history of world aero
nautics, with every racing record brok-
en-, the second international cup COM
petition, which started from here on
Monday last, ended Wednesday with
Germany accorded the winning lau-
rels. The finish of the race was the
closest and most exciting the follow
ers of the sport have ever known, the
victorious German balloon, the Pom
mern, which landed at Asbury Park,
N. j., Wednesday morning, having but
slightly more than five miles the
advantage of the French con-
t%estant, L'Isle de France, second in
the race, which descended Wednes.
day afternoon at Herbertsville, N. j.,
a few miles from the Atlantic coast
and slightly northeast of Point Pleas
ant. Another German balloon, the
Dusseldorf, stands third in the race.
American entries are fourth and fifth,
a third German team is sixth, a
French team seventh, American
eighth and English ninth.
The unofficial estimated airline
flight Of the Pommern is $50 miles
and that Of the L'Isle de France is
S75. The Dusseldorf, third, landed
near Dover, Del, and is estimated to
have covered 100 miles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
DR.. gillette GUILTY.
First Conviction in New York Insur-
ance Cases.

First Conviction in New York lnsur
ance Gases.
New York, Oct. 25.-The first con.
viction in the cases based on the
disclosures in the legislative inves
tigation of insurance affairs in 1905
6 was obtained here when a jury
in the criminal branch of the supreme
court found DR.. Walter r. Gillette
former vice president of the Mutual
Life Insurance company, guilty of per
jury in the third degree. The YER
dict was accompanied with a recon-
mendation for mercy. The maximum
penalty for this degree of perjury is
ten years imprisonment.
The specific charge upon which DR.
Gillette was found guilty was that he
testified falsely before the grand jury
on May Fl, at which time he was vice
president of the Mutual. The indict
ment alleged that at that time under
examination by District Attorney Jer-
ONE he stated that certain monies in
the Dobbs Ferry bank were his per
sonal funds and that subsequently I'm.
der a cross-examination he had admit
ted the funds were really the property
of the Mutual Life Insurance company
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
The MuskeIlunne-

The Indian name Of this great fighter
Of the fresh water lakes and tributa-
ries is "esoxmasquinongy." Our nat
uralists have the word translated into
about eight or nine different styles, but
the correct way of spelling it in our
language is undoubtedly "muskel-
lunge." Most fishermen, however,
pronounce and spell it to suit them
selves, and no man seems to be an a c
cepted authority. 1t is one thing in
Canada, another in the st. Lawrence
and another in the great lakes. The
favorite among New Workers is mus
callonge." The fish reaches a length
of seven and a half feet, and the big
gest V taken is said to have
weighed ninety-two pounds. In game
ness it is said to surpass the tarpon
of the Caribbean and the tuna of the
Pacifc.-New York Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Rather confusino.

Nowadays the duties of clerk and
sexton are usually performed by the
same person, and an amusing story is
told of a person who, visiting a village
church and being struck by the knowl-
edge Of legends and history shown by
the old mar who was taking him
round, asked his guide what occupa-
ton he followed. "Well," said the old
man, 81 hardly know what 1 be. First
vicar he called me clerk; then another
he came, and he called me virgin; then
the last vicar said I was the Christian,
and now l be clerk again." Virgin
was, Of course, a confusion Of verger,
and Christian" for sacristan or sex
ton.-London Strand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Your dog never bothers any one.
When the joke is "on' you it is never
very funny.
There is a good deal of inhumanity
in human nature.
How loud the door bangs when some
one else slams it!
1t is easier to keep a secret than it
is to keep a promise.
Every n is superstitious enough to
believe in the dollar sign.
You can't Judge the speed Of a loco
motive by the way it whistles.
There are lots of happy people, but
they are unnoticed in the noise the
wretched make.
AS we grow older we are all COM
PEELED to give up much Of the spunk
we displayed in youth.
If you think you are right, go ahead,
If you want to, but don't expect every
to go with you.-Atchison Globe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
How to Cure a Cold.

The question of how to scure a cold
without unnessary,loss.sof time is one in
which we are all more or less interested.
for the quicker a cold is gotten rid of
the less the danger of pneumonia and
other serious diseases. Mr.. B. w. L.
Hall, of Waverly, Va, has used Cham
berlain's Cough:Remedy for years and
says: 81 firmly believe Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy to be absolutely the best
preparation on the market for colds. I
have recommended it to my friends and
they all agree with me-" For sale by
N. e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

I'll durable medical and surgical diseases Of
fEt Ear. tilSc and Throat. Lung Disease.
tarrh. Constitutional Catarrh, Nasa. Catarrh,
dyspepsia. Sick Headache. Stomach and Bowel
lToueles. appendicitis. Rheumatism. Neural
ney, Liver. Bladder Troubles. Prostate and
Female Diseases. Dizziness. Nervousness. Indi-
Growth in children and ali wasting diseases
m adults; Many cases Of Deafness. Ringing
Cross Eyes, etc., trait have been Improperly
treated or neglected can be easily restored;
Deformities. Club Feet, Curvature Of the
Spine, Diseases Of the Brain, Paralysis. Epi-
!epsy, Heart Disease, Dropsy, Swelling Of the
Limbs. Open Sores. Pain In the Bones, Gram
ular Endorsements and all long-standinr ala.
eases properly treated. Falling memory,
weak eyes. stunted development. lack OF en-
ergy. impoverished blood, pimples, blood ,nud
pains. swelling. sore throat, ulcers, weak
back, burning urine. passing urine too often.
receive searching treatment, prompt relief and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Humor ana Philosophy
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH
THE MAIN THING.

We get a heap of good advice
On how to keep a wife
From men who claim that they hav
seen
Most every side Of life.
The gist of all of it is we
Should kiss her every day,
But don't forget to hand her out
The large end of your pay
It's very nice to bring her home
A bunch of roses and
A box of candy, as you did
Before you won her hand,
But if your change is somewhat shy
1t makes life more complete
If in the place of flowers and sweets
You bring her home some meat,
They tell you to be kind to her
And treat her as o did
Before O took her to your heart
When you were but a kid.
That all sounds very nice indeed,
But would the lady thrive
On ice cream sodas and the things
That kept her then alive?
The kissing part is right enough
Provided she will stand,
But will it Eel take the place
Of ready cash in hand?
Perhaps it might be we'll to use
A mixture of soft soap,
But don't forget to bring her home
Your weekly envelope.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Oct. observation-disclosures,
$3.60@7.1O; COWS, $1.20@5.O0; Texans,
$3.50@4.40; calves, $4.50@6.75; West.
ern cattle, $3.20@5.75; stockers and
feeders, $2.40@4.50. Hogs-Light,
S5.65@6.20; mixed, $5.60@6.25; heavy,
$5.35@6.20; rough. $5.35@5.50; pigs,
$4.5o05.65. Sheep, $2.7o@6.45; year
ings. So 20@5.90; lambs. $4.5007,2O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Oct. 2s.-Wheat-Dec.
s7Ac; May, s1.o5as Corn-Dec, 57Ac;
May, 59Ac. Oats-Dec., 49c; May,
52Ac. Pork-Jan., $14.67h, May,
$500 Butter = Creameries, 23@
26hc; dairies, 21k @24Kc. Eggs
17k @201sc. Poultry-Turkeys, 14c;
chickens, 10c; springs, 10hc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Where He Had Practi,

Where He Had Practice.
eyes, he is one of our greatest ex
plorers."
"Africa?"
mo"
"The north pole?"
"Hardly."
"Where, then?"
"Well, as a drummer he makes pro
hfbition territory almost exclusively
and in nearly every town he organizes
an exploring expedition"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
ST. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Oct. 2S.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $5.50@6.5O; fair to.good,
$4.O0@5.0o: good to choice COWS and
heifers, $3.50@5.00; veals, S4.00@5.5O.
Hogs-$4.85@5.20. Sheep-Wethers,
$4.75@5.00; %yearlings, s5.25@5.5O;
spring lambs, $6.25@6.5O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Oct. 28.-Wheat-Dec,
$1.04%; May, s1.10%. On track-No.
1 hard, SOCIOLOGY; No. 1 Northern,
$1.04@1.04A; No. 2 Northern, $1.O0A
@1.01A; No. 3 Northern, 94h @96hc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Eleven Killed in Village Fioht.

Budapest, Hungary, Oct. 28.-During
a church festival in the village Of
Czarnova a conflict arose between fac
lions in the congregation which led
to the intervention of the gendarmes.
A free fight ensued between the peas
ants and the gendarmes in which
eleven persons We're killed and a score
wounded.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Wonderful Ability.

II understand he is a man Of great
ability"
"You bet he is. He can convince you
that you are wrong in any argument
without having to shake his finger In
your Observation-Disclosures Sentinel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Neiqhbors,

Il beg your pardon, sir, but I'm
going to ask you if your daughter
would mind not playing on the piano
for the next two weeks?"
MAY / ask, sir, the reason for this
extraordinary r%equestY"
"Well, you see, my son wishes to
get a good start with the flute."-New
York Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
DARING PLOT FAILS.
Robbers Secure $4,000 Cash, but Are
Unable to Get Away.

Philadelphia, Oct. 26.-One of the
boldest attempts at robbery in this
city in a long time occurred during
the day when two men tried to get
away with $4,000 they had seized
from a bank runner in the United
States ~sub-treasury. Both were arrest
ed and all the money was recovered
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Not His Kind.

Not His Kind.
GLOW did you like the interior dec.
orations. at the home of Mrs. Gold.
Brick?"
'They were very fine indeed"
1.-THE oriental hangings were superb
II don't believe I tasted them"
"Of course not. The ideal"
"What kind of a break have / made
now"
"Not much of a one for you. Only
you don't eat interior decorations."
"You do the kind l was speaking Of
the soup. etc."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Quinsy, Sprains and Swe1lings
Cured.

"In November, 1901. I caught cold
and had the quinsy. My throat was
swollen so I could hardly breathe. 1
applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
it gave me relief in ashort time. In two
days I was all right" says Mrs. L..
Cousins, Otterburn, Mich. Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is a liniment and is
especially valuable for sprains and swell
lings. For sale by N. E. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

They wouldn't
be comfortable
in them if they
did wear them"
II have often
thought Of that,
and have a
much b e t t e I
scheme"
Well?"
ITO ship them
grand pianos"
But think OF
the expense!"
Eyes, i know,
but think Of the
poSSihilitias nf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Some Improvement.

what has become of little Jimmie? ~
HE has gone west and become a
train robber."
"Gone clear to the bad"
ooh, l don't know. You remember
when he was here his ambition was to
organize the worlds biggest trust"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Nothinu Doino.

She was a woman of affairs
And wearied of the single state.
To share her gladness and her cares
She thought she'd like to have a mate
To marry she resolved, but still
She searched each Granny, crevice, nook
None could be found to fill the bill
To darn her stockings and to cook.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Cancer, Turnor, Goifre

Piles. Fistula. Rupture. varicocsle and on
larged tubercnlar glands treated and cured
by the Eypodarmic Methods. This treatment
consists OF Injecting . fluid into the growth
that kills the parts successfully. So success-
cured. There are only four other doctors Ia
the United States using this treatment.
So. st,';A 'ie,i ard examination. 81.
TRAN & CO..
sf. ssaJa.. EiMM.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Better Scheme

Seems like such a foolish waste OF
energy to ship clothing to the heather
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

soothing the savage breast. What is
expense as compared to that? How
much can put you down for?."
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
CHINESE THANK
UNITED STATES
FOR FAMINE AID
Shiploads of FoodStuff
Afforded Relief to Mil
lions of Starving
People.

Lives OF 100000 native Chinese have
been saved by the charitable and hui
manitarian spirit Of the American people
in providing relief for them during one
OF the greatest famines the world has
ever known.
Fully 100000 persons were officially
reported TO the State Department as
having been effected by the famine in
central and north China and nearly TO-
100000 were reported as depending more
or less upon outside aid. Thousands
actually starved to death. still other
thousands including men. women. and
children. either killed themselves or
were hurled into rivers. Many babies
We're sacrificed by their mothers.
While the worst Of the famine Is over.
according to advices reaching the State
Department, the crops which have fin
ally developed. are disappointing, and
there will be much suffering for several
months vet. However, this Government
has finished it's mission Of affordinG re-
lief. the American Red Cross Society
has turned all funds contributed over
10 the relief committees at Shanghai
and closed its work.
This was not done. however. until the
Chinese government reported that il had
the situation well i'm hand and thanked
the American people most heartily for
the great amounts contributed by them.
More than three-fourthS Of the total
amount of relief was contributed by
the American people. and nearly three
fourths OF this portion was raised by
the Christian Herai Id
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
BLIND AID ASSOCIATION
DISCUSSES FUTURE PLANS

The June meeting of the board Of di-
rectors of the Aid Association for the
Blind of the District OF Columbia. was
held at the Home for the Blind 9I5 +
street northwest, this week. The pres
ident. Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main.
presided. Mrs. Galloway. chairman Of
ways and means committee, reported on
behalf Of her committee a good re
suit from the fete at Friendship. A ris-
ing vote Of thanks was extended 10 Mrs.
John T. Mclean.
II was reported from the industrial
committee that the association was
now in position 70 teach, either in
their own homes, or al the Home for
the Blind. blind residents Of the Dis
trlct, such trades as are taught by tie
association Mrs. Main reported an ad-
ditiOnal sSTOward the fresh air fund for
the association. making q total of Sill
airs. James. chairman Of the admission
committee. reported two applications for
admission under adVisemeRt
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
Denies the Charge.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
HELPED BY FOOT POWDER

Few people knew twelve years ago
anything about a powder for the feet
Now, however. 1t is claimed by Allen
S. Olmstod, Buffalo, n. Y, proprietor
OF Aliens Foot-Ease. that thousands Of
people are deriving benefits from
Aliens FOOt-Ease. More than $1,000
testimonials OF the good effects Of the
fOot-ease have been sent in by people
benefited by il, II is said.
The qualities which the prOprietors
commend in Aliens FOot-Ease are that
II is cleanly. wholesome. antiseptic and
healing. Being in the form OF a pow
der. il can be shaken into the shoes and
thus used without trouble or incon-
VenienCe. II keeps feet from aching
and prevents burning and sore feet in
the heat Of the city summer. u also
prevents friction and wear on stockings
and, in that way, saves money.
1t is claimed for this powder that II
does away with smarting teet and makes
walking comfortable and easy.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
LABOR UNIONS AROUSED
OVER OPPOSITION MOVE

The announcement by members of the
Employers Association last night that
II was the intention of the master build
ers to import non-union labor. II neces-
sary, 20 III the places Of the union mem
bers of the Building Trades Mechanics
Council locked out, is a new feature in
the labor controversy.
If such a step is taken, members Of the
Building Trades Mechanics organization
assert the master builders viii invite
by their action and promptly secure
the solid antaeonism of every organized
body Of labor men in the District
Ii is the purpose OF the Building
Trades Mechanics Council to send a
special committee 10 the meeting or
Central Labor Union Monday night TO
ask the central body for its moral sup
port in the trouble.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
nine STUDENTS EMBARK
UPON SEA OF LIFE

LAUREL, Md. June 15.-The COM
mencement exercises OF the Laurel High
School. of which Prof. Roger J. Manning
is principal. was held Lass evening az
the Academy OF Music here. before a
large audience, composed Of relatives
and friends OF the graduates
Miss Josephine Wilson, who gained
first honors. delivered the valedictory,
while the presentation of diplomas was
made bv Charles II. Stanley, president
OF the school board OF Prince George
county. Those who received their
Diplomas of graduation were.
Academic cOurse-MSrgaret Wilson. OF
Prince George county; Susan Cronmll-
Ter, Charles II. Stanley, Jr-, and T.
Swami Harding OF Laurel
Business cOurse-Josepiine Wilson.
Mildred Welsh. of Howard county
Rosa McGregor, Of Beltsvilie. Nd.
Edith rockingham. and Elizabeth
Harding, Of Laurel
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
SPECIAL TERM CALLED
TO TRY CALEB POWERS

A special term of the Scott county.
Ky. circuit court has been called for
July % 10 try the celebrated caleb
Powers case.
Powers has served more than seven
years in jail, charged with completely
in the ASS ssination of William Goebel.
the Democratic contestant for the Office
Of governor, during which time his case
has been constantly before the courts OF
The state and the Supreme Court Of the
United States
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
POWDER TRUST SUIT
BY GOVERN MENT DELAYED

The fling Of the papers in the Govern
n,ent's suit against the Powder trust.
at Cincinnati. may be delayed until the
last Of this month II appears that
under court procedure. the defendants
could not be required 10 answer any
sooner il the suit was begun now. than
IL action were delayed until July 10
Under these circumstances the depart
ment has decided that there is no need
for haste
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
THIS CALF HALF SHEEP
I, AND HAS REAL WOOL

CHARLOTTE n. c. June lbs F.
Everhart. Of Davidson county. has
brought 10 Lexington, y. c., a curiosity
in the shape Of a calf whose hair is
wool. The wool is not exactly AL
wool and a yard wide, bat wool,
nevertheless, and genuine sleeps wool
a that.
Many people saw the strange calf. 1t
is % Jersey extraction, and is twelve
weeks old II is white and brown spotted.
The brown is wool and the white is
hair. but Of a much finer texture than
calves.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
COLLINS, AUTO CHASER,
"SPEAKEASIES' NEMESIS

Marshal Collins, noted auto chaser Of
Glen Echo, has entered new fields OF
endeavor and is now making war upon
the ''speakeasies" along the Conduit
road. His first promising indication Of
success in the new role was offered yes
terday when he arrested John L.
Schmidt and his wife, Oulla J.. Schmidt.
proprietors OF the Rock Spring Hotel
on the Conduit road, charging them
with violating the local option law
They were required TO furnish bail OF
500 to appear at the November term
OF court
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
SERVICE PENSION LAW
GENERALLY misunderstood

A recent ruling of the Department of
the Interior. under the service pension
lazy, has been misunderstood. ii is
claimed II Is explained that all sol
ders who served ninety days I'm ono
or more commands. so long as the com
Dincd service amounted to ninety DAYS.
are entitled to the pension under the
service pension law. Soldiers who
failed to serve ninety days are OK
cluded from its benefits.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
THREE SCHOOLS JOIN
IN COMMANDMENTS

night Of the gathering OF an audience
numbering over 5000. The occasion
was the joint commencement exercises
Of Normal School No. 1. NJ Street High
School, and the Armstrong Manual
Training School. One hundred and
ninety-two colored graduates were given
diplomas and nine scholarships were
awarded. Justice Thomas H. Ander-
son, Of the District Supreme Court,
delivered the diplomas. William V.
Cox. Justice Anderson. and the Rev.
NJ w. Clair made addresses.
The Washington times., 1907-06-15
TAFT is BETTER TODAY,
DAKOTA TRIP ABANDONED

. Secretary Taft is better. and his con-
dtion gives no occasion for Uneasiness.
This Information reached the War De
parJment this morning from J. c. HiT,
at whose home the Secretary is stay
ing in ST. Paul. and from General Bell.
The Secretary will continue his trip as
arranged.