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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Is Replica Of Ancient Figure at
Pitsanu|0ke.
MADE OF GOLD and BRONZE.
Late King ChuIaIongkorn, Determined
That Bangkok Should Be Equally
Honored, Called on People to Help In
Furnishing Metal and Then Gave
Magnificent Defeating Celebration.

Siam was a short time ago the scene
Of n of the most interesting events
Of it's history. The late King 'Chula
longkorn while touring in the north
ern part of his kingdom at the end of
his reign visited the ancient town of
P~itsanuloke. which contained within
it's walls a celebrated many centuries
old figure of Buddha.
The king was 50 filled with enthusi-
asm by this statue that he made a vow
to place a similar figure in the royal
temple. Wat Suan Dust. in the CAPT.
tai of his kingdom. He sent off some
Buddhist priests Immediately to Bang
kok. ordering them to bring back six
old bronze cannon captured during a
war with Burma to Pitsanuloke. In
the meantime the king so pushed on
the work that by the time the canno
arrived the process of casting could be
begun.
People Contribute Treasures.
Faithful Buddhists streamed from
into the glowing mass. Girls took off
their costly jewels and offered them as
a sacrifice. Whole families would
gladly have given their all In order
that the sanctity of the ancient statue
should be conveyed to the new two
consecrated silver cords we're fastened
to the ears of the old statue and given
into the charge of the highest BONES,
who watched day and night and sang
and offered prayers necessarily.
Amid the rejoicings of the peo-
pie. the casting was finished. and the
statue. under the guidance of the king.
was conveyed in solemn procession
down the river t Bangkok, where the
work of art was to be completed.
1t is said that hundreds Of chisels
were broken during the work. King
Ch%ulalongkorn gilded the face himself
and placed in the forehead an enor-
nous precious stone. Then the whole
figure was gilded and adorned with
Buddhistic rosaries of fiery brilliants
from the kings treasury.
At last the great day came when the
new Buddha was to be brought to the
royal temple. Wat Suan Dust.
Brilliant Defeating Procession.
The under a glowing tropical
sun was so wonderful. so gorgeous in
color, that it will remain u%nforgetta-
bic by all who witnessed it. The gor-
geous statue of Buddha, as If carried
by an invisible power. moved majes-
tically on the glittering waves of the
broad river Menam, followed by the
purple and gold state barges Of the
king. the queen and the whole court.
Numberless Buddhist priests clad in
yellow garments followed in long fan
tastic boats. singing to the %curiously
beautiful sounds of the Siamese mu-
steal instruments Then came hun.
dreds of little boats filled with the
| populace. who ended the strange fleet.
The front Of the temple was left
open to receive the statue of the new
Buddha. whose golden body glittered
in the sunlight 1t was conducted
into the temple to the sound Of the
Siamese national hymn. the festive
ringing Of gongs and the singing of
the BONES Suddenly there anne a
great silence. during which the king
with Il ringing voice bestowed upon
the Ruddha the name Phra Chinerai.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
GARAGE ON A sKYsCRAPER.
Big Philadelphia Hotel Plans Some
thing Really New

Big Philadelphia Hotel Plans Some
thing Really Now
Ger into your automobile. ride
through the park. then to the hotel
driveway. hun the car into an elava-
tor. dash eighteen stories skyward and
have a bottle of wine without leaving
the car"
This is the new announcement Of a
big Philadelphia hotel If you don't
want to be served amid the odor of
gasoline you a leave the car in the
garage. 225 feet from the ground. and
step into the glass covered roof garden.
In addition this hotel will have 300
more sleeping rooms on the roof. q
convention hall to seat 1900 people
and four big private dining rooms
The improvements will cost $1.00O.O00.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
The money which circuIates .
at home is the blood of the town. I.
Don't bleed your neighbors and :
yourself by sending elsewhere :
for goods. .
MUNICIPAL SKATING RINK.
Dubuque, la, Furnishes One For the
Pleasure Of Its inhabitants

Pleasure Of It's Inhabitants.
The city council Of Dubuque, Ia,
has voted to establish a free munich
pal skating rink and ~coasting ground.
The rink will be located in the har-
Dor, which is within five minutes walk
of the business center of the city. The
ice will be kept in condition. shaved,
flooded and free from snow. and the
crowds will be under supervision.
Light will be maintained, and there
will be shanties where skaters may go
to adjust their skates and get warm.
A special council committee acting
with the chief Of police will have
charge of the coasting ground. Suit
able hills will be selected where coast
ers may enjoy themselves without dam
ger and always with proper police
supervision.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Novel Plan 70 LIGHT Streets.

knightstown. Ind. is trying a novel
plan to light the streets. The electric
light station is a municipal plant. and
free current for n porch light is fur
nished all consumers who will provide
and maintain the required lamp. The
dark places between corners in the
residence districts are now made
bright.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
MINERS COOPERATIVE STORE

Indiana Coal Town Plans Solution of
High Living.
Union coal miners of Boonville. Ind.
are planning to run a cooperative
store as a solution of the high cost Of
living. The formulated plan for the
store will be presented by a commit
tee to each local union. Shares Of
stock will be sold for S., and it is ex-
pected that a majority of the 600 min
ers in the city will help finance the
store. Groceries, dry goods. clothing,
household supplies and miners tools
and supplies will be sold.
The twenty storekeepers Of Boon
vile do not know what the effect Of
the new store will be on their bust
ness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
SELFlsHNEss.

There are some tempers wrought
up by habitual sel6shness to an ut
ter insensibility Of what becomes
Of the fortunes Of their fellow crea-
lures, as if they were not partakers
Of the same nature or had no lot or
connection at all with the Species
Sterne.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

Chinese Learn Sewing Machines.
An American sewing machine com
Spany has opened eight schools in south
ern China. at which natives are taught
to embroider with silk by machinery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09


LEY IN I
capital would have converted into a
playground for the southwest is in
cluded within the dotted lines.
The capital Of the nation is usually
looked to for suggestions by other
municipalities.
Progressive cities and towns through
out the country a well hold the ma
tons capital as a model which they
can follow. The converting Of this
objectional section of an otherwise
beautiful place will be studied thought
fully by enterprising municipalities
and perhaps ever copied by many.
If you really want to help your
town. get rid Of the ugly spots.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

While the legislator who buys an
automobile after a session Of the leg.
islature may be open to suspicion, the
one who goes in debt for one before
the session may be premature.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
VERIFY IT
The Proof Is in Langdon Almost at
Your Door

AAS i AVA 40 LII <1111xO0I al
Your Door
The public statement of a Langdon
citizen is in itself strong proof for
Langdon people, but confirmation
strengthens the evidence.
Here is a Langdon citizen who testified
years ago that Doan's Kidney Pills
relieved sick kidneys and now states
the cure was permanent. Can any
sufferer from kidney ills ask better
proof? You can investigate. The case
is right at home.
d. F. Booth, of Langdon, N. Oak,
says: ga few months ago., when suffer-
ing from a lame and aching back, I used
Doan's Kidney Pills The results we're
all that l could havn wished for. 1t
gives me pleasure to recommend this
remedy to anyone aflictek with kidney
complaint" Statement given August
81, 1907
REINFORCEMENT.
When MI. Booth was interviewed on
October II, 1910, he said: 81 am just as
willing to recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills now as [ was some years ago. For
a long time I have had no need of a
kidney medicine and I feel certain that
l have been permanently cured"
RsFor sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster-Milburp Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take M othor
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Clever Man,

"Has Brown any business sense?"
"Lots of it,
"But his wife has to run a millinery
establishment to support him."
"Nell. not every man has sense
enough to pick out that kind of a
wife"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
DANGEROUS,

Gle is always shooting off his
mouth"
"Is that so?"
Eyes"
"Should think he'd be afraid"
"Of what?"
"Getting his head blown Off"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

A good figure adds much to a girls
attractiveness, particularly if it is
large-and in her bank account.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
InQuisitiye

"You seem to have a Crouch"
Notice it, do you?"
"You bet. What do you do for itY"
"Try to give it pleasant company.
Good day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

No oma who can't make her hus.
band get up and get breakfast can
eve hope to be president.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Gold STORAGE,

"You say he is a very religious
man."
very"
II never noticed any religion about
him."
Didn't you?"
mo; 1 wonder where he keeps it"
"At the church,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
UndersirabIes,

"What are you doing for a livingT"
"My wife keeps boarders."
"Does it pay?"
"No."
"Why?"
Because the boarders don't"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Knew What Was Neaded,

II nm awfully busy"
"Doing what?
Advertising myself"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

y girl likes a spender, but when it
comes to marrying she wants a man
who has saved enough to pay the first
months fiat rent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

And then, too, the maiden aunt helps
wonderfully in keeping her own gen.
Grafton we'll up to the chalk mark.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

When a church rummage sale is
scheduled no mans possessions are
safe. That is why he wear his best
clothes and a worried look.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

The mar who is always looking out
for No. 1 often finds himself in the
estimation Of the community a de-
creasing variable whose limit is zero.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
And So Kept Away.

"He is an awful bore, isn't he?"
81 should say So"
"But he has one estimable trait"
"What is that?"
"TIe is easily offended"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Many Autos In Gotham,

New York city has more automobiles
run Mt the public expense than Lon.
don. Berlin and Paris combined.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Hu1nOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
By DUNCAN N. SMITH

WHEN a maj buys a present for his
W sweetheart he spends a month Sc
Letting it. When he does a like. serv-
ice for his wife he buys it at the cor
ner notion store as he goes home at
night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09

A woman doesn't object so much to
being conspicuous provided her gown
fits and is the latest mode.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Conclusive.

Il had an argument with a man over
politics today"
did you convince him?"
"Sure."
"What did you say?'
II hit him with a brick"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-03-09
Cause For ILapse.

His language seemed a trif1e raw.
Though he had promised to be good,
For when the furnace will not draw
Good resolutions saw no wood.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18

countable to me for her actions. II
she 1bbed about the chess it's a small
matter"
Perhaps it Is: and possibly she is
not accountable TO me. either"
We must not probe human motives
too deeply. Miss Holbrook," | said.
evasively, wishing to allay her suspic-
ions. il possible. "A young woman is
entitled to her whims. But now that
you have told me this, l suppose | nav
as well know how she accounted to
you for this trifing deception"
"Oh, she said she wished to explore
the country for herself; she wished TO
satisfy herself of our safety; and she
didn't want you to think she was run
ming foolishiy into danger. She chafes
under restraint, and | fear does not
wholly sympathize with my runaway
tactics. She likes a contest. And
sometimes Helen takes pleasure in
in-being p~erverse. She has an idea,
Mr.. Donovan. that you are a very
severe person
Il am honored that she should en-
terrain any opinion of me whatever"
I replied. laughing.
And now" said Miss Pat, Il must
go back. Helen went TO her room 10
write some letters against a time when
it may be possible TO communicate
with our friends. and | took the OPP
portunity 10 call on you. 1t might be
as well. Mr.. Donovan, not to mention
my visit"
l walked beside Miss Pat TO the
gate. where she dismissed me. remark
ing that she would be quite ready for
a ride in the launch AT five O'Clock.
The morning had added a few new
colored threads 10 the tangled skein
was accumulating. bur l felt thai with
the chess story explained l could safe
" eliminate the supernatural; and
was relieved 10 find that no matter
what other odd elements l had 10
reckon with, a girl who could be in
TWO places al the same time was not
among them.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
a WI.

The white clouds OF the later after
moo cruised dreamily between green
wood and blue sky. l brought the
launch to St Agatha's landing and
embarked the two exiles without Incl
dent. We set forth in good spirits,
lima at the engine and ! at the
wheel. | drove the boat toward the
open TO guard against unfortunate en-
counters. and the course once estab-
lished | had little care but 10 give a
wide berAto all the other craft aioat.
Helen eAkimed repeatedly upon the
beauty of the lake. which the west
wind rippled into many variations of
color. | was fattered by her friendli-
ness; and yielded myself to the JOY
of the day. a~greeably thrilled con-
fess IS much-by her dark loneliness
as she turned from time 10 time TO
speak TO me.
Aunt Pat is a famous sailor" OBJ
served Helen as the launch rocked.
The last time we crossed the captain
had personally TO take her below dur
ing a hurricane"
Helen always likes 10 make a her
Dine of me" said Miss Pat with her
adorable smile. But | am not in the
least afraid of the water l think
there must have been sailors among
my ancestors"
She was as tranquil as the day Her
attitude toward her niece had not
changed; and | pleased myself with
the reflection that mere aneestry-the
vigor and courage OF indomitable old
sea birds-did TOT sufficiently account
for her. but that she testified 10 an
ampler background OF race and was q
fine flower that had been centuries in
making.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
Women and SuHraoetts.

On his visit to America Father
Vaughan o, London (called in Ches-
terton the Mayfair priest who makes
the comfortable classes feel uncom-
f~ortable") was asked: Would you
give votes to women
4 would make no difficulty about
giving votes 10 women" he answered.
But, you understand" he added. with
twinkling eyes. once you give votes
TO women the suffragettes would be
wanting them also."-Sucess Maya
zine.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
PegGy's Threat.

William r. Hotchkin. president of
the Sphinx club. SAID OF advertising,
at the clubs recent banquet at the
Waldort-Astoria. in New York:
Honest advertising and honest
goods are the only methods that pay.
The public wants honest goods. Ad-
vertise them then, honestly. and he
coy public will respond like Peggy.
"'Pegy,' said Sandy. 'Ah'm sayin,'
Peggy, will All kiss yer cheek"
IF We daes,' said Peggy, Am
skreich.'
OH said Sandy. 'dinna skreich-'
An don't ye kiss me on the
mooth. then, said Feggy. for If ye did
An couldna skreich at all. '"-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18

1t was clear that | knew more than
Gillespie, but he had supplied me with
several interesting bits Of information.
and. what was more TO the point. he
had confirmed my belief that Henry
Holbrook and the canoa-maker were
the same person.
You must see that l face a difficult
situation here. without counting you
You don't strike me as a wholly bad
lot, Gillespie, and why won't you run
along like a good boy and let me deal
with Holbrook? Then when | have
settled with him I'll see what can be
lone for you. Your position as an III
welcome sutton. engaged in annoying
the lady you profess to love, and
causing her great anxiety and distress.
is unworthy Of the really good fellow
| believe you TO be-
He was silent for a moment, then
he spoke very soberly.
Il promise you. Donovan. that will
do nothing TO encourage or help Hol-
brook. know as we'll as you that
he's a BLACKBOARD; but my " affairs
| must manage in my own way"
But as surely as you try to mo-
lest those women you will have TO an
swer t me. l am not in the habit OF
beginning what l never finish, and l
intend to keep those women out OF
your way as we'll as out OF Holbrooks
clutches, and if you get a cracked
head in the business-well. the cracks
in your W skull. Mr.. Gillespie"
He shrugged his shoulders. threw up
his head and turned away down the
road.
There was something about the fel-
low that | liked. l even felt a certain
pity for him as | passed him and rode
on. He seemed simple and guilelesS
but with a dogged manH"ess beneath
his absurdities. He was undoubtedly
deeply attached to Helen Holbrook
and his pursuit of her partook of a
knight-errantish quality that would
have appealed to me in other circum
tauces but he was the most nesll-
gible figure that had yet appeared in
the Holbrook affair, and as | put my
horse to the lope my thoughts reverted
TO Red Gate. That chess game and
Helen's visit to her father were still
TO be explained: If l could cut those
cards out of the pack | should be
ready for something really difficult. l
employed myself with such reflections
as | completed my sweep round the
lake. reaching Glenarm shortly after
two O'Clock.
was hot and hungry. and gratetu!
for the cool breath of the house as /
entered the hall.
Miss Holbrook is waiting In the
library" lima announced; and in a
moment | faced Miss Pat. who stood
in one OF the open French windows
looking out upon the wood.
She appeared TO be deeply absorbed
and did not turn until | spoke.
Il have waited for some time; l
have something of Importance to tell
YOU. Mr.. Donovan" she began. seating
herself.
Yes. Miss Holbrook.
You remember that this morning.
on our way to the chapel. Helen spoke
of our game Of chess yesterday"
Il remember perfectly" l replied;
and my heart began TO pound sudden
ly. for | knew what the next sentence
would be.
Helen was not at 81. Asathas al
the time she indicated"
Well Miss Pat" / laughed. Miss
Holbrook doesn't have TO account 10
me for her movements. 1t isn't I'M
portant-"
why isn't II important" demanded
Miss Pat in a sharp o n that was new
10 me,
Why. Miss Holbrook. she is not &C
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
His Professional Nav.

The new waitress sided UP to a
dapper youi-s man al the breakfast
table, who. after glancins AT the bill.
opened his mouth. and . noise issued
forth that sounded like the ripping
OF of all the cogs on one of the
wheels in the power house. The new
waitress made her escape to the kiGch-
en-. Fellow out there insulted me-"
she sale.
The head waiter looked at him
III get it," he said. That's just the
train caller ordering his breakfast
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
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M[HOLSWV
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SYNOPSIS.

Miss Patricia Hoibrook and Miss Helen
iiolbro"k, her niece. were entrusted to
the care OF Laurence Donovan. a writer,
ummering near Port A~nnandale. Miss
tatricla confided to Donovan that she
reared her brother Henry. who, ruined by
a Dank failure, had constantly threatened
her Tor money from his fathers will. Of
which Miss Patricia was guardian. They
came to Port Annandale to escape Henry.
Donovan sympathized with the two
women. He learned Of Miss Helen's an
moving sutton. Donovan discovered and
captured an intruder, who proved to be
Reginald Gillespie, sutton for the hand Of
Miss Helen Hclbrook. Gillespie disap-
peared the following morning. A rough
sailor appeared and was ordered away.
Donovan saw Miss Holbrook and her ia
ther meet on friendly terms. Donovan
Fought an Italian assassin. He met the
man he supposed was Holbrook. but who
said he was Hartridge. a canoe-maker.
After a short discussion Donovan left
5urlfly. Gillespie was discovered by Don
ovan presenting country church with 1900.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
A ReSsimiSt.

You should ride a horse"
Cant afford it," said the appre-
hensive person.
But il will give you an appetite"
Perhaps. But it Will do he same
for the horse"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
The First Cause.

Il sir remarked the indignant
citizen. am 2 taxpayer"
Well" remarked the political boss.
you have me to thank. You wouldn't
be nearly as much OF a taxpayer as
you are excepting for my euorts."
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
Why She Was Sorry.

Norah-Oi's sorry 10 say, SORT. that
Miss Giddy isn't in.
The Caller Cfacet!ously)-Why are
you sorry, Norahe
Norah-Because. sorr. its the big
gest sthory OF ever told.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18

Your husband draws so well. I
think" said the caller. and he seems
10 be just as clever at landscapes as
at figures"
Yes" replied the wife Of the am
ateur artist. He draws we'll al every
thing except a salary."-Judge.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18
Complicat

where's that umbrella l lent you."
Jones borrowed it Why"
"Oh. nothing. Only the fellow
borrowed it from says the owner has
been asking for it"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18

Marriage" remarked the professor.
was q rite praeticed by the an
GENTS"
And bachelorhooG." interrupted a
maiden of 40. lis a wrong practiced
by the moierns."
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-03-18

Host-Well, Jones. have you looked
over my new dining room?
Jones-Oh. yes. very carefully.
Host-How 90 you like It?
Jones-Ill tell you that better after
dinner.-Ally Sloper's Half Holiday.