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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28

n that ensued over this fifty fool
square of earth. Small wonder tina,
Victor Hugo said afterward:
This corner Of the earth. could Mi
poleon have held it. would have given
him the sovereignty of the world
Almost from the frs. it was a hand
to hand struggle for the gate, Macdon-
ell and his towering Scots at last driv-
ing back the French and closing the
gate just in the nick Of time to frus-
trate one of the mighty blows planned
by Napoleon. Throughout this titanic
struggle a big sergeant, John Graham.
fought side by side with Macdonell.
that damned the gate shut and turned
the tide of battle.
Later, when the question came up
of bestowing the Norcross bequest of
$500 on 1.-THE brayest soldier in the
British army at Waterloo" Wellington
said when the case was appealed to
him:
1.-The success Of the battle of Water
loo turned upon the closing Of the gates
Of Hougomont. These gates were closed
in the most courageous manner at the
nick of time by Sir James Macdonell.
1 cannot help thinking. therefore, that
Sir James is the man to whom you
should give the $500"
Like the magnanimous gentleman
that he was, Sir James promptly
turned V the money to the stalwart
Sergeant Graham. who had fought so
valiantly with him. shoulder to Shout
der, to hold the gateway against the
French.
81 cannot claim all the merit due to
the closing of the gates of Hougo-
mont" said the gallant commander of
the famous Coldstream guards. ''for
Sergeant John Graham. who saw with
me the Importance of the step, rushed
forward. and together we shut the
g~ates."-New York Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28
BlOCKADED
Every Household in Langdon Should
Know How to Resist It.

Every Household IN LangdOn should
Know How to Resist It.
The back aches because the kidneys
are blockaded. ..
Help the kidneys with their work.
The back will ache no more.
Lots of proof that Doan's Kidney Pills
do this.
It's the best proof for it comes from
Langdon.
Mrs. j. Burke, Langdon, N. Oak, says:
''Doan's Kidney Pills have been of great
benefit to me and | am glad to make
the fact known for the benefit of other
kidney sufferers. My first experience
with this remedy took place foul years
ago and at that time | was quickly re-
lieved of pain and weakness over my
kidneys together with a kidney weak
ness that had bothered me day and
night. II 1 took cold or worked hard,
my back became so tired and painful
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28

that | had to lie down and rest. Moth.
ing helped me until I used Doan's Kid.
ney Pills. Since then whenever nv
back or kidneys showed signs of fault,
l have taken a few doses OF Doan's Kid
ney Pills and they have set me right"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
foster-Milburp Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for che United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-aud
take no others.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28

money by owning their own creamery,
even it there is a good creamery within
easy reach of them. He shows them on
paper that 300 or 400 COWS will support
a small creamery and makes the suggos
ton that they can ship in all the cream
they can use from the surrounding
towns thus making the out put very
large. In some instances very much to
the surprise of the promoter, the cream
cry develops into a successful plant,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28

all may share in the benefits. We find
In nearly all sections of the
state cooperation enterprises and CO.
operative creameries which are doing a
successful business, Where patrons are
contented and satisfied. When they
nave a true conception of the beneficial
result of cooperation, where harmony
and good feelings prevail and where
they are paid full value for the product
from their herds many of them are be-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28
Transfer City Accounts.

A resolution appropriating $3.50 for
the transferring of ledger accounts of
the light and water department to new
books for S next month has been
adopted by the municipal commission
of Tacoma. Wash. Clerks in the water
department will work extra at night to
transfer water accounts, while other
clerks will transfer the light accounts.
There are $4,000 light and water ac.
counts to be transferred and in add.
ton 10000 meter cards to be renewed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28

that organize a creamery with a promise
of this kind are not always o blame for
the failure AS a genera! rule a pro-
moter was at the bottom Of it. He drops
into a territory where the field looks
promising ana succeeds in getting a
hearing among the prosperous farmers.
He pictures to them how they can make
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28
Bruin Objected TO Disturbance.

Surprised while preparing his hiber-
mating bed in a ave beneath a jutting
cliff ON the west side of Cold Water
canyon. Utah. Il mammoth grizzly bear
charged upon Il party of four mountain
climbers. who had n narrow escape
from death in the wild scramble to
reach a place of safety.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28
BEAUTlFY.

The town beautiful movement
should appeal to every house,
holder in each community. A
little work and very little ex-
pense on the part of each citizen
would work wonders in the i'm
provement of a town, and every
body would share in the bene-
fits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28

Suspicious.
Estelle-1 s%huddered when he pro-
posed. Bertha-Was he so awkward?
Estelle-Oh. no. He did it so we'll.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28
SIMPLE MIXTURE
USED IN LANGDON

Many in Langdon are now using r
simple buckthorn bark and glycerine
mixture known as Adler-i-ka, the new
German Appendicitis Remedy. A single
dose relieves constipation, sou stomach
or gas on the stomach almost instantly
This simple mixture antisepticizes the
digestive organs and draws off the i'm
purities and people are surprised how
quickly it helps. II. E, Close e. Co.
Auction sale bills neatly and promptly
printed on short notice by rheDEMocRAT
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-03-28

ALDERMEN.
First Ward, Morris Orion, j. Boyd
Second Ward........J j. Mahoney +. T. Burke
Third Ward .......A. Harrington, Chas. Haugh
SCHOOL BOARD.
Members of Board of Education-John
Mahon Chas. Hunter, w. B. Dickson u D.
Fox, ]. j.. Mahoney. ,..
Cl0rk
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
or. 6Q66S-MERRXZ 90

one Of his strong. silent antipathies
for the young manager. and she was
sorry. Sorry. although. remembering
Bailey's unfortunate speech the night
Lestrange's engagement was proposed,
she was not surprised But she
looked across to Dick sympathetical-
ly. So sympathetically, that after
breakfast he followed her into the IL
brary. the colored journals in his
hand.
What's the matter with the old
gentleman this morning?" he COM
planned. "He wants the business to
succeed. doesn't he? II he does, he
ought to like what Lestrange is doing
for 1t. What's the matter with him ?"
Emily shook back her yellow curls,
turning her gaze on him.
you might guess, Dickie. He IL
lonely"
Lonely! Hell"
All the feminine impulse to defend
fared up.
"Why not7" she exclaimed with pas.
sion. who has he got? Who stands
with him in his house? No wonder he
can not bear the man who is hired to
do what a Ffrench should be doing
1t is not the racing driver he dis
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27

the gutter. Still in his seat, the driver
was leaning over the steering-wheel.
out OF breath. but laughing a greeting
to the astonished Dick.
"A break In the steering-gear," he
declared. by way Of explanation. 81
told Bailey It was a weak point; now
perhaps he'll believe me and strength
en- It."
You're not hurt" Dick inferred.
Il think she's not-a tire gone.
Find anything wrong, Rupert?"
Two tires off," said the laconio
mechanician. 1.-TWO funerals post
poned. That was pretty stop. Oar
ling"
Very" coolly agreed Lestrange.
rising and removing his goggles.
Whats the matter. Ffrench?"
you frightened US out of our FIVE
sense. that's all Do you usually prao-
tise for races out here?"
"Usf" repeated Lestrange, and turn
ing, saw the girl at the edge Of the
park. Miss French. beg your par
donl"
The swift change in his tone. the
ease of Difference with which he barred
his head and. motor caps not being
readily donned or doffed. so remained
bareheaded in the bright sunlight. saw.
ored of the Continent.
ut is too commonplace to say good
morning." Emily replied, her color ris-
ing with her smile. II am very glad
you escaped But that is common.
place, too. I'm afraid"
Every one Is commonplace before
breakfast" reassured her cousin.
Honestly. Lestrange. do you practice
racing here?"
Hardly. I'm trying out the car:
every car has to go through that be-
fore 1t Is used, Don't you know that
we've recently secured from the local
authorities a permit to run at any
speed over this road between four
o'clock and eight in the morning7
thought all the countryside knew
that"
But we have a regiment of men to
test cars"
Lestrange passed a caressing glance
over the dingy-gray machine in its
state Of baroness that suggested In.
decorum.
This is my car, the one I'll race
this spring and summer. No one
drives 1t but me. Besides. I have to
have some diversion"
He stepped to the ground with the
last word. and went around to where
Rupert was on his knees beside the
machine.
Can you fix 1t here?" he demanded
mot precisely" was the drawled re-
ply. Back to camp for 1t with q
horse In front"
"All right You'll have to walk
down and get car from Mr. Bailey
| to tow 1t home"
CTO BE CONTINUED)
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YES" Emily assented. when he
comes back. when you see him, give
him my congratulations"
when l see himf Why don't you
tell him yourselff"
Something like q white shadow
wiped the scarlet OF excitement from
her cheeks. as she averted her face
Il shall not see him; l shall not 20
to the factory any more. 1t will be
better. am sure"
Vaguely puzzled and dismayed.
Dick sat looking at her. not daring
to question.
Emily kept her word during the
weeks that followed. Through Dick
and Bailey she heard Of factory af-
fairs; Of the sudden increase of orders
for the Mercury automobiles. the add
ed prestige gained. and the public
favor bestowed on the car. But she
saw nothing Of the man who was re-
sponsible for all this. Instead she
went out more than ever before.
Their social circle was too painfully
exclusive to be large or gay.
Three times a week 1t was Mr..
Ffrench's stately nlstom to visit the
factory and inspect It with Bailey.
At other times Bailey came up to the
house. where affairs were conducted.
But In neither place did Mr.. French
ever come in contact with his man.
ager. during all the months while win.
ter waxed and waned again to spring.
That's Bailey's doing" chuckled
Dick. when Emily finally wondered
aloud at the circumstance. He isn't
going to risk losing Lestrange because
our high and mighty uncle falls out
with him. And 1t would be pretty
likely to happen II they met. Le-
strange has temper. you know. even
II 1t doesn't stick out all over him
like a hedgehog; and a dozen other
companies would give money to get
him."
Emily nodded gravely. It was a sun
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
HE GOT THROUGH THE GATE
Rcsourceful Chlcagoan Tampered
With tho Truth. but Made His
Point, just tho Same.

When all 10 said and done Chicago
people can beat the world In resource
fulness," said an envious New Yorker.
IAN exile from that city wished to see
his wife of on an eastern train that
positively refuses admittance to the
platform without ticket He accom-.
panied his wife to the gate,
Just wait around on the platform
few seconds he said. and I'll come
through and help you arrange your
luggage
"'You can't 90 through said guile
less New York friend. II you have
anything to say you'd better say 1t
now
"That's all right, said the Chicago
man. I'll be there
1.-TWO minutes later he dashed up
brandishing baby's milk bottle in the
face Of the astonished gatekeeper.
For heavens sake. let me through
he said. I put this In my pocket at
the last minute and my wife has gone
of and forgotten It The baby will
starve to death II she doesn't get IT
THE guileless New Yorker, who
lacked sufficient wit to see his own
wife and three small children OF.
gasped in sheer envy. while the child.
less Chicago man, using a milk bottle
as harmless weapon. fought his way
through to the platform"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27

likes. but the manager And do not
you blame him, Dick French"
Quite aghast. he stared after her a.
she turned away to the nearest win
dow. But presently he followed her
over. still holding the papers.
Don't you want to read about the
raoe?" he ventured.
Smiling. though her lashes were
damp. Emily accepted the peace Offer
ing.
"Yes, please"
You're not angry? You know I'm
stupid chump sometimes; I don't
mean It."
This time she laughed outright.
mo; am sorry l was cross. It II
I who would like to shirk my work.
Never mind me; let us read"
They did read. seated opposite each
other In the broad window-seat and
passing the sheets across as they fin
ished them. Dick had not exagger.
ated, on the contrary he had not said
enough. Lestrange and his car were
the focus Of the hours attention. Tho
daring. the reckless courage that risk
ed life for victory, the generosity
which could throw that victory away
to aid comrade, and lastly the deter
mination and skill which had won the
conquest after all-the whole formed
feat too spectacular to escape pub
lie hysteria. It was very doubtful in
deed whether Lestrange liked his idol
izing. but there was no escape.
The two who read were young.
1T was a splendid fight" sighed
Dick. when they dropped. the last
page.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
BuvInu Bees.

Bees may be bought at this season
very cheaply and, If you are good
Judge Of colonies, they may be bought
and moved a few miles in a spring
wagon II handled very carefully. But
1t is next to impossible to ship hives
full Of bees and honey by railroad at
this time Of year Anyone con.
templating buying had better con-
tract now and ship in early spring
after the me st of the honey has been
consumed. and the combs toughened
by age.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
Gathering keIp.

low tide, farmers along the Atlantic
coast gather 1t In large quantities
and spread 1t upon their land. This
makes very good fertilizer, particu-
larly as 30 few animals are raised in
New England that stable manure is
scarce. However, as kelp is now be-
ing used quite extensively in the man.
ufacture Of drugs and other things, 1t
Is becoming more valuable for those
purposes than for fertilizer, and the
wonder is what these seashore far
mers will do next to obtain something
to enrich their soil. ,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
Locating the ApIary.

In starting an apiary the first
thing to be considered is the selec-
tion of suitable location for the
hives. This should be in some open
or nearly open place where there
will be no overhanging branches from
trees to interfere with the operation
of the apiarist, convenient to some
building to be used as a shop for
preparing and storing hives and ap-
paratus, and near enough to the house
to be easily watched in swarming
time, and, above all. in place suHi-
ciently level to make It. easy to get
around the hives and keep the grass
moved about and around them.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
FARM
AND
B E E s
BEE-KEEPING FOR A FARMER
No Agricultural Property VIII Make
Equal Returns for Trouble Caused
by Honey Inseots-

A great many farmers seem to think
that honey bees are not worth any
thing. but still they value what they
make very highly. Every one Of them
would be glad to have honey on his
table all the time. If they would just
take little extra time and labor they
could have all they wanted.
Just have a few hives in the back
yard, and you will have all the honey
you want for your own use. II you
have not any time at all to spend
with bees. why not let your wife or
the children have few colonies?
Bookkeeping is a light, pleasant OUT
door work. Considering the time re-
quired and money spent, there is,
nothing that will net the owner any
more than the keeping of bees.
AS high as ten dollars worth Of
honey has been gathered by single,
swarm of bees; but generally they
gather about two dollars worth in one
season.
Many people would keep bees II IT.
were not for their stings. A bee,
keeper does not get stung often-he'
would not any more think Of getting
stung In picking up a handful of bees
than you would in picking up a.
downy little chick.
Honey is good food for the sick
and well, old and young. 1t can be
used a great many ways in the
kitchen in preparing things for the
table
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens on Long Island near
New York city, where Miss Emily
French, relative of Ethan Ffrench.
manufacturer of the celebrated 'Mer-
car has stopped and her cousin. Dick
Ffrench, is too muddled with drink to
direct It Alright. They meet another car
which Is run by professional racer
the Ffrench car and directs Miss French
how to proceed homeward. Ethan
Ffrench has disinherited his son. who
has disappeared. He informs Emily
plainly that he would like to have her
responsible fellow. It appears that a
partner of Ethan Ffrench wanting an ex-
pert to race with the Mercury" at auto
svents has engaged Lestrange, and at
the Ffrench factory Emily encounters the
young man. They refer pleasantly to
their meeting when Dick comes along and
recognizes the young racer.
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ny morning In the first of March. and
the cousins were at the end of the old
park surrounding Ffrenchwood, whore
they had strolled before breakfast
"Mr. Bailey likes Mr.. Lestrange, /"
she commented.
Likes him! He loves him. You
know Lestrange lives with him, a
bachelor household. cozy a. grigs."
Just past here ran the road, beyond
high cedar hedge. While he was
speaking. the irregular explosive re-
ports Of a motor had sounded down
the valley. unmistakable to those ia.
miliar with the testing of the stripped
cars. and rapidly approaching. Now.
as Emily would have answered, the
roar suddenly changed in character,
an appalling series OF explosions min.
gled with the grind of outraged ma
chinery suddenly braked, and some
one shouted above the din. The next
instant huge mass shot past the 9th.
er side OF the hedge and there followed
a dull crash.
That's one Of our men!" gasped
Dick. and plunged headlong through
the shrubbery.
Dazed momentarily. Emily stood.
then caught up her skirts and ran aft
or him. She knew we'll enough what
the testers Of the cars risked.
"Dickl" she appealed. "Dicki"
But It was not the wreck she antici
pated that met her eyes as she came
through the hedge. On the opposite
side Of the road long low skeleton
car was standing. one side lurched
drunkenly down with two wheels in
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
wiz Of Augustus Thomas.

Tho trouble with amateur carv.
ers," said Mr.. Thomas. on one occa,
sion, rs that the gravy SO rarely
matches the wall paper" A fatuous
argument he characterized as like q
chorus girls tights. which touch every
point and cover nothing" When Mr..
Thomas was rehearsing THE Witch
ing Hour" one OF the management
stopped the players, and, turning to
the author. remarked: Il think this
would be a good place for some witty
dialogue"
YES" replied Mr.. Thomas. "As
for instancer er-Channing Pollock In
The Footlights-Fore and Aft"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
Bees In the Winter.

Late in the fall after the close of
the honey flow bees cluster In
compact mass for the winter, usually
on the central combs, and 30 remain
until settled weather In the spring.
or until brood rearing is we'll estab-
lished.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
Cured Him.

Marks-By the way. old man, how
about that cure for partial badness
you tried? Did II work? ,.I
Parks-You betl I'm entirely
bald now
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
USE KELP AS A FERTILIZER
Many Farmers Along Maine Coast
Gather seaweed In Large Quanti-
ties and Scatter on Land.

The main in the picture Is one Of
the many farmers on the Maine coast
who gather kelp to put on their lands
as fertilizer. Kelp is a seaweed which
is washed up on the shore, and at
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27
A Sinister WARNING.

Bridget heard master say this
morning he was standing pat. Pat
rick-Well? Bridget-Sure. want
ye to know II ia more than am.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1912-12-27

Protect with hay caps in region
OF frequent rains. This may be con-
sidered expensive, but the value Of
the product VIII justify the expense.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-29
CHARLESTON RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Purse. 500: tuoyeAr-oldS: four
fIrloug. Mis- Edith, lis Peak even, won; Kinder
Lou Us CTJIrneri II to s. secDnd, Pretty Molly. Id
CWilsonl to ]. third Time. O,S 25 Dainty
Dafo stayano. Lady Robbins, Seal Brown. Marle
T. and Beth STANLEY also ran
SECOND RACE-MaidrnS; purse. $50; three and
four year olds: seTen furioues- Col. Brown, lOI
to / second; Lucky George, los Could. TO !.
third Time - Is Grace Nc, AndraSosA. Moth
erkins Country Boy. Jim Milton. ArbUtus. Fan
tazlue Sculpture Choptank, and GDbeTt also ran-
THIRD RACE-P,Tse, $50; four-year-olds and
upward SIX hrlo1gS Martin W Littletnu, 0s
jPeakl 5 to l. won: Granite. lG tkoe-nerD, tnsl
second; Mzrjois A. lp Bruce. to !. third
Time. IDS Right Easy, seadih. Eiecuoneez.
and Pharaoh also
yearolds and upward; one and onesiEtecnth miles
judge Monck. 81 tAmbruse), To > won; Guy
Ffsher lOT (Gisonl to s. second: Cracker Box, -
(Fo-sythl Is TO !, third. Time. l:fs IS Beaucuup.
Mockler and Bob also ran.
FIFTH RACE-Selling: purse. $50: three-year-
olds: seven furionEs Pardner. G Forsythl. TO :.
won: Dipper. IS tLOnsberyl Is to l, secrnd; Bay
I32S Ticktack Pierre Dumas, EIcaliblI, BrouS-
scau and Monsieur also 1n-
SIXTH RACE-Selling; pure. $40; three-year-olds
and upward: six furiouSN Elizabeth HArruod. u
CHopkinsl ) to 5. won; Thrifty, los (AmbrOsel. 10
TO l. second; Rash los (Fainl. 10 To !. third Time.
lI4S5 Warner Grisuell. Stanley s., Monami, The
Royal Prince Emperor William Bells Mawr, Lady
Ira Capsize. and Sabo Blend SlSD
SEVENTH RACE-Prse. 500; threeyear-olds
Miller. Ill tSchWeibigl, to S, won; RaznAn, l05
Miller, to l. sscun,.; Taypay. los tkoernerl, to
/ third. Time IS 4-S Commoner's Touch, Sleeth,
and e Bart also ran.