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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
DO YOUR OWN THINKING.
Business Men Ought to Get Out of
Their Mental Ruts.

Their Mental Ruts.
Some men seem to think their heads
fulfill the purpose for which a bene-
fetal Providence intended them when
they absorb three meals a day and
afford a means of displaying the latest
ideas in hats. Like the dog with the
chronic tired feeling that used to
lean against the fence to bark. the
process of thinking is so exhausting
that with many it is only INDUCED in
at long intervals.
People let out their thinking. In
politics there are few men who can
give a reason for being on one side
or the other beyond echoing the senti-
ments of some willy politician or loud
mouthed demagogue. Religious opin-
ions and convictions in a majority OF
cases are the absorbed product Of
other minds. A good deal of intellec-
tual swallowing is done by those who
would doubtless resent the imputation
of %credulity.
This is an age of brilliant mental
effort. but the brilliancy seems to be
largely borrowed. What the world
want is more Independent individu.
al thought. Let business men quit the
ruts and cut out thinking paths for
themselves. An hour of careful
thought and wise planning is worth a
whole day of aimless plodding. "Pon-
der the paths of thy feet and let all
thy ways be established. "-Canadian
Shoe and Leather Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
Beware Of These Knockers!

The men who do a town more harm
than good may be classed as follows:
First, those who oppose Improvement:
second. those who run it down to stran
gers; third, those who, never advertise
their business; fourth. those who dis,
trust public spirited men; fifth, those
who show no hospitality to any one:
sixth. those who hate to see others
make money: seventh. those who OPP.
pose every movement that does not
originate with themselves; eighth.
those who put on long faces when n
stranger speaks of locating In their
town; ninth. those who oppose every
public enterprise which does not APP.
pear of personal benefit to themselves
Beverly CO.. Dispatch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
Big Lesson From a Little Town.

The Boston Transcript. noting thu,
the Democrats of the town Of Revere
Mass. put forth q platform in the re-
cent campaign duly signed by the
chairman and secretary Of the party
committee, calls attention to the fac,
that one Of the planks pledged the
party to a comprehensive scientific
study of the town for the purpose of
adopting a general plan for the de-
velopment Of the water, sewer and fire
systems and the streets of the town.
1t says in comment: IF this were the
general practice, If development did
not depend so much on the operations
of 'cliques' at town meetings, man!
a town would be better off than it is
to-day. In the little democracies'
fights between quarters rage for the
control of the appropriations"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
SELL TO SATISFY.
How the Habit of Buying In Ones
Home Town May Be Encouraged.

Otu W way 10 .IiSOOTdSSO
The headline sounds peculiar, yet |
! thought it a fit n for the subject l
| wish to discuss. The general comment
is that we always sell to satisfy. But
do we? That is a question that only
the customers al answer. AS far as
our w satisfaction is concerned. it is
probably true, but that is not as far as
business nowadays extends. To pocket
the cents o and lose dollars after
ward is mighty poor policy.
How many salespeople-and 1 might
say proprietors-pride themselves on
merchandise they see on their custom
ers after they have once sold them?
During the time Of the making of the
sale they use every phrase found in
the vocabulary to tell of a garments
merits and ~suitableness to a particular
customer. but once the customer has
bought and paid for the garment no
more attention is paid her on her pur-
chase.
The clerk may have noticed that the
color or the lines were not BETTING,
but since the customer showed an in
clination toward that particular piece
Of merchandise the clerk urged her on
toward the purchase Of it regardless
of its becomingness.
Such sales are wrong. They reflect
upon the good taste and judgment Of a
store.
A store should pride itself upon its
capability Of having the best dressed
clientele regardless of price, be it high.
medium or low priced garments. of
any store in it's vicinity.
Just as an architect prides himself
| upon the results of a carefully planned
and tastefully built house. so should
the business Of a store be planned and
followed out.-Dry Goods Reporter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
BELMONT CENTER.

southern end of the town. Wayland
Center is a comfortable village in the
center Of a farming district, while
Cochituate is a manufacturing village
where the conditions are not so favor
able for the children. This is a most
progressive move for a town so thinly
settled as Wayland. But Mrs. Moore
and her associates recognize that
Wayland must grow because Of it's
proximity to Boston. and they propose
to make an early start in developing
the playground possibilities and to Sc
cure permanent areas for park and
playground ideas. The movement is
well received by the people, and there
are good prospects for a successful
first year.
In this connection Mrs. Moore's ex-
ample ought to be pointed out to those
who hesitate. Her home is on a farm
two miles from Wayland Center. Her
boys are not particularly in need of
Fairgrounds, and yet. as has been said.
it is through her leadership that the
progress to date has been made posi-
BILE. And the example of all in start
ing first in the extreme end of the
town because there the need is great
est is much to be commended. Such
u~nselfishness. for it must be remem-
bered the whole movement is in the
main directed by Wayland Center PEG.
pie. must do a great deal among rea
sonable people to weld the town to
gether and to dissipate those petty an,
tmosities which so often spell disaster
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
Excellent sweepino Ordinance.

An ordinance that would be Of great
benefit tt any town has been passed
In Columbus. Ind. making it unlawful
for any person. firm or corporation to
sweep dust. dirt. refuse or any ac-
cumulations from any building or from
any premises to any sidewalk, gutter.
street or alley. Instead, the sweeping
must be done to the rear and the
s%weepings then gathered up. placed
in a receptacle and left for the garb-
age collectors to remove. The local
board of health fathered the ordinance
and it was aimed at business houses
where clerks were in the habit OF
sweeping into the public streets.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
SYSTEMATIC BOOSTING.

Make a. Business of Telling Friends Of
Your Homo Towns Advantages.
Let the public know that you live
in a wide awake town. spread it's
fame abroad by every legitimate
method and you will do much to build
it up and improve it. In this connec-
ton the Athens (O.o Messenger makes
the following valuable suggestions on
systematic town boosting:
Circulars, advertising to distant
newspapers, photograph souvenirs. all
are good to spread the fair fame of
our city. But after all. the thing that
makes the town grow is the enthusi-
assn Of its people,
Most people come in contact during
the year with hundreds or even thou
sands of people from distant places.
If each n of us would take the pains
when meeting these distant friends to
say something about the business adj
vantages. the social pleasure. the pub.
lie spirit Of this city. a widespread i'm
preston would so out reaching all
owe the UNIFIED States that this town
is on the map and a good place to call
home.
Some of these distant friends, hear
ing of people who are thinking of
changes Of location. would speak of
the impression thus gained. This is
the way that most moves are made
through some ones personal recon
mendation. If we spread abroad the
fame Of this city the returns will in
time come in a ~hundredfold. This is
the way western people work it to
make their towns grow. This would
not be a hard thing to do. Persons
a always find something good about
their home town. We should mention
that.
THESE good things have wings and
fly abroad. You might even find some
good thing in the knocker to mention.
IF you think the town in which you
live is a bad place get out of it and
find a place that suits your fancies and
boost it."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
Practical Patriotism.

Many a man who says he would be
willing to die to ave his country won't
turn his hand over to help save his
town. Yet it's the towns that make
up the nation. and there is always an
opportunity for real practical patriot
ism there. Especially is this true of
the business Of a town. Without the
patronage of his fellow townsmen no
merchant can live. Don't send your
money out of town to the mail order
houses. Give the local man a chance
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
FOR THE BUSY MAN WITH
TIME TO STOP AND THINK.

The man who gives his bust
ness proper attention has but lit
tie for side issues.
If you must find fault do not
find it with others-find it by
yourself. 1t is just as easy.
though perhaps not as interest
ing.
If your advertising does not
bring you business you need no
further evidence that there is
something wrong with the adj
vertising.
The public does not like to do
business with the man who
bores it with tales of his per-
sonal tribulations. No one ever
gained popularity by telling hard
luck stories.
Be optimistic, but do not be so
much SO as to think that you a
dispose Of any kind of goods
that any travelling man will sell
you. Use pessimism in buying
and optimism in selling.
Before discharging an en-
ployee consider his virtues. If
he is prompt, cheerful, clean,
courteous. e If you can't cure
him of the habits you don't like.
The man who pays cash is
more apt to 60 slowly with his
expenses than the man. who is
running an account.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
Protecting the Trees.

Out in Iowa some clubwomen, unde,
the leadership Of Miss May Weller
have decided that the telephone com
panies u not destroy the trees and
have forbidden them from going on
private grounds. Women all over the
state will not permit the linemen t.,
60 on their lawns.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
Station GARDENING on the c. p. r.

N. S.. Dunlop. superintendent of the
floral department of the Canadian Pa
cifc railroad. recently started to send
out a circular to station agents and
section men all over the system. offer
ing IL number of prizes with Il view to
encouraging gardening around stations
and section houses. Each general SUI
p"erintendent will award d prize of So
70 the station agent having the best
flower garden and neatest ground. and
there will be prizes of $40 and SIS for
locomotive foremen and also for sec
ton foremen. In addition. each super
intendent will give a prize Of $40 n
a second prize of SIS. while a first prize
of $40 and second prize of SIS will be
awarded on each general superintend
ent's division for the best photograph
of a flower garden at a station on the
division.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
Germans Insure Docs.

To meet a long felt want of the own
ers OF valuable dogs In Germany the
German Life Insurance Company For
Dogs has been established at Frank
fort. 1t is capitalized at 100000 marks,
or $4,000. Owners of dogs worth
more than $40 may now insure the
lives Of their pets against death by
accident, fire or disease. Accident pol
icies may also be obtained.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
Mail Order Buyers, Attention!

Listen to the Chicago Association OF
Commerce. speaking to other cities:
1--WE want to know you and have
you know us. not as merchants and
manufacturers. but as men and associ-
ates, feeling that you are agreed with
us that the interchange of commodities
is strongly influenced by social
relations than by mercenary motives
and that there is greater incentive to
the warm grasp Of the hand than in
any other association"
Doesn't this apply to men living and
doing business In the same town.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-11-10
TOWNS
BEING IMPROVED
Civic Centers Beautiful and
Fairgrounds Provided.
WOMAN'S ENERGY BIG HELP.
Wayland, Mass, Will Have Parks and
Recreation Places Under Direction Of
an Association Formed by Mother
Who Lives Two Miles Away.

Who Lives Two Miles Away.
Many splendid improvements have
been made in New England towns and
cities this year, and n Of these has
been the identifying Of the civic cen
ter Of Belmont. Mass. where a fine
bridge has been constructed to facili,
tate the handling Of traffic.
Mainly through the energy Of Mrs.
James Lowell Moore the people of the
town Of Wayland. Mass, have secur-
ed a charter for the Wayland Park
and Playground association. Although
plans have long been under way and
there was strong hope for a play.
ground in Wayland Center this sum
mer. it has been found impossible to
do all the people desired. and the only
playground this year was allotted to
Cochituate village. in the extreme
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-03

according to his own story, became Q
partisan OF Brownies at once. He voted
for acquittal on the first ballot, and
argued. to bring others to his side.
When the time came to realize on Nc
Cutchen's alleged perfidy he and Stacy
went to Erbstein's Office, 80 they declare.
They thought there would be at least
600 in cash and also easy Jobs. Ac-
cording to Stacy. they could scarcely be-
lieve their eyes when the lawyer gave
them only 500. Later they said he gave
them $50 more.
Two witnesses are said to hare cor
roborated. Stacy in part. Stacy assert
ed that, after receiving the flrst install-
ment Of the alleged bride. he bought him.
self a suit of clothes At West Side store
Two clerks from this store, 1t 70 said.
identified Stacy and the garments which
he was wearing.
The indictment was not unexpected by
Mr.. Erbstein. He declared that State 6
Attorney Wayman had been trying to
"get him. for years and that the indict-
ment was merely an incident OF persecu-
ton by the states attorney. He declared
that he was not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-03
Are You Deaf?
Catarrh is Probably the
Cause. Get Rid of the
Cause

II You have catarrh and have constant ringipg
noises in your ears look into the matter 1t once.
It's a pretty sure sign that catarrh Is Spreading
and is making its way through the Eustachisu
tubes that lead from the nose 20 the ears.
When catsrrh gets 10 the ears partial deafuess
follows. II you have ringing noises 10 your esrs
60 to Henry Evans James o'Donnelis today
and set a HYOMEI outnt and drive out catasyA-
To cure catarrh HYOMEl should be breafhed
through pocket inhaler for few nlnutes. -four
or Eve times . day. just pour few drops 1Bto
the hard rubber inhaler and breathe II.
Il kills the germs; soothes the Irritation: heals
the inaammation; stops having, splitting md
stunning.
HYoMEJ keeps the throat free from mucous
and prevents crusts 10 nose.
The complete HYOMM outfit, which includes
the little indesfructibie hard rubber inhaler,
bottle Of HyOMm and simple Instructions for
use, costs 100. Separate bottles Of HYOMEI
cost so cents at Henry Evans and James O'pon-
neli's and druggists everywhere, on money back
plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-03
had not beheld one more splendid. nor

had not beheld one more splendid, nor
the ear heard of one equal, became COM
plete, 1, in a fortunate moment. directed
men learned in the stars and skilled in
the motions OF the heavenly bodies to
extract from the almanacks, and by the
astrolabe and quadrant to inspect the
situation Of the propitious and unfortu-
nate stars, that they might with precision
draw forth happy moment for the cele-
bration OF the nuptials Of my beloved
grandsons, who had long since been be-
trothed to virgins dwelling in the asylum
Of chastity. Which being done, ordered
agreeabIy to the established faith Of
Muhammed and the ordinances OF our
holy religion.
These things being performed. a pray
er for the health and prosperity of my IL
lustrious progeny was recited In public
by the venerable Shaikh-ad-din Moham-
med Reza. an Imam Of much celebrity
likewise the Mulavi Silah-ad-din. The
Kazi-al-Kazat Of Samarcand, person
eminent for his piety and learning, be-
slowed his benediction In public upon the
fortunate bridegroom.
After the marriage ceremony had been
conducted, agreeably to the ordinance OF
Hantfah. commanded the drums and
trumpets and the imperial music to strike
up; after which trays filled with gold and
silver, with jewels and precious stones OF
all sorts. were brought forth, and direct
ed the Nisarl to be performed; which was
done agreeably to established custom, and
a profusion of wealth was poured upor
the heads of this august assembly
Sumptuous Repast Served.
when the marriage was concluded.
ordered a sumptuous repast to be served
at which the Amir Zaahs, or princes Of
the blood. the Orma. or mobiles, Nuwinan
the foreign ambassadors. and all the no.
bility assembled. A variety Of gold an6
silver dishes, filled with the most costly
viands. were served to the assembly: MOI
were there wanting wines OF the finest
quality. presented by cup bearers OF
graceful shapes.
"At this banquet, likewise. were as.
sembled companies Of the most eminent
singers In the empire. and dancers of ap.
proved skill, to the amount Of many thou.
sands. who by their excellence In their
respective professions afforded delight tc
the spectators. Among the foremost OF
these performers was Khoaja Abdulaziz
who bore the palm OF pre- eminence from
his competitors. and whose equal is not
to be found on earth There came like
wise reciters OF poetry and story-tellers
from all parts OF my dominions to this
solemnity: and among them were Turks
MOguls, Chinese and Russians.
when the hearts OF this august com.
pany became warm with wine and good
cheer, ordered the khalats to be brought
forth and distributed, first to the Amir
zadahs, or princes Of the blood, the Orma
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OFFICER AND HIS CREW
FACE DEATH UNDER WATER
Narrowly Escape Sufkocation in Hold
Of the Octopus, q Subma-
rine Boat.

NEWPORT, November S.-,I.ieut. Bald
win, commanding, and the twelve men OF
the crew OF the submarine boat Octopus
narrowly escaped suffocation by the
fumes Of sulphuric acid when she was
submerged In the bay yesterday.
Coming to the surface. the Octopus
signaled for assistance and was towed
in. Five men were lifted out OF the
craft and hurried to the naval hospital.
Two were quickly revived: one seemed
in very serious condition. All will re-
cover.
Fumes Of Acid ovsrpowering.
The Octopus, which has no tender, has
been practcing and experimenting In
these waters. While she was diving yes.
terday something went wrong with her
batteries and the choking fumes OF the
acid in them quickly permeated the craft.
In response to- her signals of distress q
launch speeded out from the torpedo sta
ton and towed In the Octopus Com
mander Bristol hurried out in his launch
and medical assistance was sent from
the hospital.
A searching investigation will be made
into the cause OF the accident. The of
ficers Of the torpedo station are very
close-mouthed over the affair. II could
not be learned whether the Octopus was
In collision with some submerged object
or whether the batteries had been dis
arranged by carelessness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-03
Us Your Skin ON Fire?

Does IL seem to you that yor can't stand an
other minut- of that awful, burning itch:
That IL MUST be cooledf
That you MUST have relief?
Get q mixture OF OIL OF Wmtergreeu, Thymol
and other soothing ingredients a. compounded
only In d. D. D. Prescription.
TIE very arst drops STOP that awful burning
instantly!
The 6rst dreos soothe and heal,
The first drops give ron feeling OF comfort
that you have not enjoyed for months, or per.
haPs years.
Take our vord on II IS your local druggists.
Get Si.Oo or a ascent bottle today.
Iierry Evans and o'pcnneifs Pharmacies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-03

the nobility, the Nuwinan and the learned
men OF the realms, foreign ambassadors
and others. These khalats consisted OF
dresses of gold and silver tissue, silks
embroidered caps and sashes for the
waist, scimiters inlaid with gold and sci
in precious stones: horses from the bes,
breeds of Arabia and Persia. with sad
dies and housings of gold and silver.
I'm short, such a PERCUSSION of wealth
was distributed on this suspicious occa'
sion that no one present had any care fol
the remainder of his days. Nor on this
occasion were the poor and needy for
gotten, for directed my almoners to pro-
and to furnish them with all things nee
essary, both Of apparel and provision.
All Change Raiment.
when the repast was finished. the
whole company changed their dresses.
during which ceremony the musicians and
dancers exerted themselves to charm by
their melodious voices and the graceful.
ness OF their actions.
AT length, the fortunate moment being
arrived. tie Amir Zadahs. who had been
MARI ed, each returned to his respective
mahal or palace. which had been pre-
pared for the occasion with the utmos,
magnifcence and splendor; after which
privacy, where ] was met on my en-
trance by the whole of the Sultanas Of in
violate chastity who, wishing me joy on
this suspicious festival, showcrcd upon
my head trays full of the most precious
jewels.
I'm the morning / waited upon the Amir
Zadahs bride and groom, and paid them
compliments and congra tulations on their
marriage: wishing them a long and pros
porous life. directed the Nisarl to be
performed a second time, and was fol-
lowed by the Sultans. the Orma, the MI
winan, the whole of the nobility ana the
great men of the city of Samarcand
when the ceremony WAS performed.
returned to the royal Gargah Cor I'M
perial tent, and seated myself on the
throne of empire. and having called the
ambassadors. who had arrived from
Egypt, Syria, Europe, the Desert OF
Kapchak, Mogulestan. II ndustan and
Rum asia Minor), / directed them to be
invested with khalats of the utmost mag.
nifcence, and presented them with fine
horses, with embroidered housings, with
seImiters inlaid with jewels. with golden
poniards, and caps and sashes OF the
finest cashmere wool.
And In honor of these suspicious mar
riages, I commanded the festival to be
held for two months in that agreeable
and delicious valley, where everything
that art and nature could afford was In
troduced. and the whole time was . sea-
son Of rnirth. joy and gladness.
AT the conclusion, every one was dis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-03
BIG TARTAR WEDDING
TamerIane's Account of
Grandsons' Nuptials.
TWO MONTHS FESTIVAL
Ruler Exercised No Power During
Long Ceremonial.
GUESTS ALL MADE WEALTHY
Spleudor of Occasion Probably
Never Surpassed-Marvelous
Pageant Produced.
By WILLIAM r. CURTIS.

By WILLIAM +. CCkITS-
sppcial Correspondence Of The Etar and the
Chicago Record Herald
CoNSTANTINoPLE.s September 80, 1910.
This Is the story Of wedding at Sa-
markand In Turdstan. Central Asia, in
the year 1902 as told by an emperor-he
who was the greatest warrior in the his
tory Of Asia and one OF the greatest
statesmen--Timour the Tartar. or Tanner
lane. q. he il better known, the Grand
Khan of Tartary.
He conquered the entire continent with
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Fumes Of Acid ovsrpowering.
Customs Men Help smuggle Opium

HONOLULU, November 8.-Opium val
ued at $4,000 found in the trunk OF q
passenger on the liner Mongolia on her
arrival here from San Francisco, has
been seized by United States District At
torney Robert w. Breckons.
Two customs officers have been arrest
ed for completely In an attempt to smug-
gle in the drug. Recent seisures Of opium
at this port aggregate $4,000 In value.