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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

apparent physical health might lie in
better business than frequenting in
midafternoon a shop that seems to be
a remarkably stupid expression of
twentieth century anaemia."
Attendance here is not compulsory"
l remarked defensively.
IF you imply that l must have
sought the place voluntarily let me cor
rect your false impression Immediately.
l dropped in here for the excellent rea-
son that this shop is the seventh in nu-
merical progression from Fifth aver
nue."
"You were not guided by any feeling
Of interest. then. but rather by super
stition?"
THAT remark is unworthy Of a man
Of your apparent intelligence. l was
born on the 7th of November, and all
the great events of my life have oc-
Cured on the 18th of the month";
l was relieved to find that she ac-
cepted the tea and sandwiches the
waitress had brought without parley.
1t is with shame l confess that In the
first moments of my encounter l be-
lieved her capable Of quarreling with
a waitress. but she thanked the girl
pleasantly, lifting her head with a
smile that illumined her face attrac-
lively. Her demand for a cocktail had
not been wholly convincing as to her
sincerity, and wondered whether she
We're not playing a part of some kind.
She suggested pleasant and wholesome
things.
In any event the impression was
wholly agreeable. l had to do with
a lady and a lady Of no mean degree.
The marks of breeding were upon her,
and she spoke with that quiet author
ity that is the despair of the vain and
vulgar. Her features were small and
delicate. her ringless hands were per.
fectly formed and both face and hands
belied the age to which she had so
frankly confessed. She was more than
twice my age. and there was not the
slightest reason why she should not
address me if it pleased her to do so.
and her obsession as to the potency of
SNS AN ' was I'LL III llSCll
proof of an Ill balanced mind. Musing
thus. I reached the conclusion that
this encounter was very likely the sort
of thing that happened to patrons of
the Asolando. NY time has. however,
a certain value. and I began to won
der just how l should escape. I was
about to excuse myself when my COM
panion suddenly put down her cup
and addressed me with a directness
that seemed habitual in her.
II have formed an excellent opinion
of your bringing up from the manner
in which you have suffered my ad-
vances. If l may so call them. You
act and speak like a gentleman of edu-
cation. Will you kindly tell me the
nature of your occupation"
produced one Of my professional
cards.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
PROLOGUE.

Did you ever read a story in
which humor of the finest and
most delicious sort played the
leading part? Did you ever
tackle a tale which made you
gasp by the originality of its
ideas? Did you ever meet some
utterly impossible persons who
never lived and never could have
lived and whom you might meet
any day Of your life?
They're here. right here in this
story. They have the most i'm
possible adventures and get into
the most impossible situations,
Just as you or 1 might any day
if the stage we're SET just right
for US. Furthermore, they are
very entertaining people, and
they hold the interest from first
word to fins.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
Old Age.

Old age as it comes in the orderly pro.
cess OF nature is a beautiful and majeE~r
tic thing. 1t stands for experience.
knowledge, wisdom, counsel. That is
old age as it should be, but old age as it
often is means poor digestion, torpid
bowels, a sluggish liver and a general
feeling OF i'll health, dependency and
misery. This in almost every instance
is wholly unnecessary. One of Cham
brrlain's Tablets taken immediately
after supper will improve the digestion,
tone up the liver and regulate the
bowels. The feeling of dependency
will give way to one of hope and good
cheer. For sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
MISS HOLSTER
AOpefield Manor.

"Oh!' | exclaimed. bowling. ANY
Miss HOLSTER"
1.-The name is familiar? | recall that
General Glendenning mentioned that
you were related to the Ames family
OF Hartford. and your mother was a
Farquhar OF Charlottesville. Va. Ii
you bear your fathers name, / dare say
it was he whom | met ten years ago
in Paris. There is no reason therefore
why we should not be the best of
friends"
1t was a kind fate indeed that
had led m back to the Asolando. and
introduced me to the aunt of Virgins
inamorata. 1t may we'll be believed
that l was Immediately interested. at
t~entive. absorbed. AS she smoothef1
her gloves. Miss HOIlister continued to
speak in a low musical voice that was
devoid Of any OF the quavers OF age.
ION the day | reached my sixteth
year. Mr.. Ames. | decided that my
humdrum life must cease. The strict
est conventions had guided me from
earliest childhood. My experience OF
life had been limited to those things
which women Of education and means
enjoy-or suffer. as you please to take
it. Two years ago | chartered a yacht
and cruised among the Lesser Antilles.
enjoying many adventures. Later l
crossed the Andes. and l have just re-
turned from Switzerland. where ! ac-
complished some OF the o difficult
ascents. | have a clipping bureau en-
gagged to inform me OF all rumors of
hidden treasure and sunken ships, and
l hope that of this something may
come, as | retain a marine engineer
and corps of divers and can leave at an
hours notice for any likely hunting
ground. This may strike you as the
most whimsical self indulgence. Tell
me candidly whether my remarks so
affect you"
IF it were not that your benefac-
tons Of all kinds have given you noble
eminence among American %philanthro-
pists l might be less biased In favor OF
the sort of thing you describe, but your
gifts to orphanages. colleges. hospi.
tals"-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

"Ah!" she interrupted. enough Of
that. Philanthropy in these times is
only selfish exploitation, the recreation
of the conscience stricken. But you
see no reason why" she pursud eager
ly, IF l wished to dig up the Caribbean
sea in search OF Spanish doubloons, |
should not do so? Answer me frankly,
without the slightest fear"
II assure you. Miss Hollister. that
such projects appeal to me strongly. |
have often iamented that my own lot
fell in these eventless times. AS an
architect | proved something of a fail
ure; as a chimney doctor | lead a Use
full life. but the very usefulness OF it
bores me. and besides many people
take me for a sweep"
Il dare say they do. for unfortunately
many people are fools. Bnt ] am bent
upon adventure. Ny physician pro-
unc me good for ten years more
OF active life, and | intend to keeD
amused. IT were u young man like
you l should crawl through chimneys
no more. b't take to the open road. |
resent the harsh clang of these mean
;ngieSs years. AS | walked anon. the
hills that lie behind the manor this
morning | heard the bugles calling.
should like to ask you further as to
your unnsUa! profession. but errands
summon me elsewhere. However,
something tells me we shall meet
again"
She rose in her swift. birdlike fashion
and passed lightly down the room and
through the door. She had left u dol
lar beside her plate to pay her check.
which noted called for only 40 cents.
l glanced at the cashiers desk. The
aureoled head had not reappeared, but
Immediately ! heard a voice murmur-
ing beside me | had believed myself
alone. and III my surprise | thought
some wizardry had made audible one
Of the verses or the wall.
What OF RafaeI's sonnets. Dante's pic
ture-
1t was she whose aureoled head l had
marked earlier in the receipt Of Gus
tom. the girl who had vanished as Miss
HOLSTER appeared. She was not tall.
and her eyes. | saw. were brown. She
had clearly not climbed far the stair.
way of her years. but her serenity was
the least bit disconcerting.
Pardon me-" | began. but | am an
ignorant Philistine, and cannot cap the
verse you have quoted"
There Is nc reason why you should
| 6n CN If iS tho r1Jlo Nf tho Ac01onSc
that we shall attract the attention OF
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

The Siege
OF the
Seven Suit0rs
By
MEREDITH NICHOLSON
Copyright. 1910. by Meredith Nicholson
Copyright. 1910. by Meredith Nicholson

engaged In a calculation of some sort,
and she raised a lorgnette to assist her
in counting the tables. The cashier
passed behind her unseen and vanish
ed. | heard the newcomer reciting:
"One. two. three. four, five. six, sew:
en- And at seven her eyes rested
upon me with a look that mingled sur
prise and annoyance. She took a step
toward me. and | started to rise, but
she said quickly:
II beg your pardon. but this seems
to be the seventh table,"
"Now that You call my attention to
it." l remarked. gaining my feet. II
am bound to concede the point If by
any chance l am intruding''-
mot in the least On the other hand,
l beg that you remain where you
are" And without further ado she
sank into a chair opposite my own
I tinkled a tiny crystal bell that was
among the table furnishings. and a
waitress appeared and handed the lady,
who had thus introduced herself to
my acquaintance. a copy of the tiny
card on which the articles Of refresh
ment offered by the Asolando were
indicated within a border of hand
painted field daisies.
"Never mind that" said the lady in
gray. ignoring the card. You may
bring me a caviar sandwich and a
cocktail. a pink one. provided-pro-
vided"-and she held the waitress
with her eye~-"you have the imported
caviar and your barkeeper knows the
proper frappe Of the spirit litter l have
named"
pardon the madam" replied the
waitress Jelly, but you have mistaken
the place. The Asolando serves moth
ing stronger than the pure water Of
its W fount of Castalia. %Intoxicants
are not permitted here"
"Intoxicants!" repeated the old lady
with asperity. do / look like a per-
son given to i~ntoxication? dare say
your Castalia water is nothing but Gro
ton whose flavor has been destroyed
by distillation. You may bring me
the sandwich l have mentioned and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

with it a pot Of tea. Yes. thank You:
lemon with the tea.
AS the girl vanished with the light
tread that marked the service OF the
place | again made as to rise, but the
old lady lifted her hand with a delay
ing gesture.
pray remain. 1t is not unlikely
that we have friends and ideas in COM
mon. and as you were seated 1T the
seventh table it is possible thai some
ordering Of fate has brought us to
gether."
She took from me in the hand which
she had now ungloved the copy of my
minor poet, glanced at it %scornfully and
tossed if upon the floor with every
mark Of disdain.
What species of mental disorder
does this place representa-" she de-
manded.
1T is sacred to the fine arts appar-
emily; an endowed tea room where per-
sons Of artistic ideals may come to re-
fresh body and soul. Such at least
seems to be the program. This Is only
my second visit, but l have long heard
it spoken of by artists. poets and 9TH
ers of my friends"
II am siXty-two years old, young
man. and l beg to inform you that !
consider the Asolando the most pre-.
posterous thing I have ever heard OF
In this most preposterous city. And
from a casual glimpse Of you ! feel
justified IN SAYING that a man, In your
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

The Asolando IS denied to o~utslders."
customers when necessary oy speaking
Of q line OF verse. We lie not allowed
to open u conversation. no matter how
imperative. with Listen or the even
more vulgar say"
approve. hui now that 1 am a waiting
auditor. eager
Its mercy the check. If you please"
she interrupted cOldly. MY desk is
closed. and the room will refuse fur.
Their patrons for the neXt hour. as the
executive committee OF the Shelley So
ciety meets here at 4 O'Clock. and the
Asolando is denied to outsiders
This. then. is my dismissal? The
lady who joined me here for a time left
a dollar. which. you will see, is ONE
what in excess of her check. My own
charge of so cents is so moderate that
l cannot 90 less than leave 81 also"
THANK you" she replied. mistaken
by my generosity. The tips at the
Asolando all go to the Sweetness and
A1SilC NiuO. ILL - IuoL uo" SASaSSo
in circulating Matthew Arnold's poems
in Ieafet form in the jobEing district"
| bowed and had turned away when
she arrested me with the line
My good blade carves the casques of
men.
turned toward her. Permit me to
inquire" she asked. whether the lady
who joined you here expressed any
interest in the life beautiful as it is
exemplified In the Asolando"
II am constrained to say that she did
not. She spoke of the Asolando in the
most contumelious terms
The golden head bowed slightly, and
a smile lowered about her lips. But
her amusement at my answer was
more %eloquently stated in her eyes.
II must explain that my sole excuse
for addressing you is that we are re-
quired to learn, where possible, just
why strangers seek the Asolando."
I'm the case of the lady to whom
you refer 1t was n matter Of this be-
ing the seventh shop from the corner.
and my W appearance was due to
the idlest curiosity. inspired by enthu-
siasttc descriptions Of tho Asolando's
atmosphere and rumors Of the CHEAP.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
Methodist Minister Recommends Chamber.
lain'S Couch Remedy

Rev James a. Lewis, Milaca, Mimi,
writes: "~Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
mas been a needed and welcome guest in
our home for a number of years. I high
~ recommend it to my fellows as being
Il medicine worthy of trial in cases of
colds, coughs and Group" Give Cham
berlaln's Cough Remedy a trial and we
are confident O will find it very effectu-
al and continue to use it as occasion re-
qulres for years to come. as many others
have done. For sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
p II.
The Beginning Of My Adventure.

WV JeWeCCS DARK Minus so QlS-
turbed me that the very
next afternoon again
sought the Asolando tea ROOM. feeling
that In its atmosphere | might best
weigh the few facts | possessed touch
ing my friends love affairs.
/, Those who care for details in these
matters may be interested to know
that the Asolando Is tucked away
among print shops and exclusive haber-
dashers, a stones throw from Fifth
e The Asolando tea room Is
sacred to wooers OF the flute Of Pan.
secession photographers and confident
believers III an early revival Of the
poetic drama. There is about the little
room a suggestion OF tranquility. of
charming cloistral peace. with its arts
and crafts chairs and tables. its racks
of books, its portraits OF Browning,
Rossetti, Burne-Jones and kindred spir-
it's.
l chose a table, sat down and sug-
gested Zone does not order at the Aso-
lando, Il few articles from the card an
attendant handed me.
We're out Of the ParacelSuS ginger
cookies she replied, but | com
mend a Ruskin sandwich with our
own special chocolate. ~Th&&vhipped
cream is unusually fine toda.
She eyed me with a severity to which
1 was not accustomed, and acquiesced
without parley in her suggestion. Be
fore leaving ne she placed Oh my ia
BILE the latest minor poet in green and
gold.
1t was nearly 3 o'clock. and vas
alone in the ASolanda. The attending
deities in their snowy gowns Il van
ished behind the screen at the rear Of
the room. The food and drink with
which | had been promptly served
proved excellent. Even the minor poet
in green and gold had held my atten-
ton, though limitations Of Coventry
Patmore's odes bore me as a rule.
Near the street. half concealed behind
a mosquelike grill, sat the cashier,
reading. A bundle Of Joss sticks in a
green jar beside this young woman
sent a thin smoke into the air. Her
head was bent above her book in quiet
l. attention. The light from an electric
lamp made a glow of her golden hair.
She was an incident Of the general
picture. a part Of a scene that contain
ed no Earring note. A man who could
devise. in the heart Of the great city.
a place SO instinct with repose so lull-
ing to all the senses was not less than
q public b~enefactor.
1t was at this moment that the ad-
venture-for it shall have no meaner
name-actually began. My eyes were
still enjoying the Rossettilike vision in
the cashiers tiny booth when a figure
suddenly darkened the street door just
beyond her. The girl lifted her head.
On the instant the lamp key clicked
as she extinguished her light, and the
aureoled head ceased to be. And COM
ing toward me down the shop l beheld
a lady, a lady of years. who passed
the cashiers desk with her eyes in.
tent upon the rooms inner recesses.
Her gown. of a new fashionable gray.
was Of the severest tailor cut. Her
hat was a modified fedora. gray like
the gown. and adorned with a single
gray feather. She was short, slight,
erect, and moved with a quick bird.
like motion. pausing and glancing at
the vacant tables that lay between
me and the door. She appeared to be
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
ness of it's food

less of it's food"
The reasons are quite ample" was
her only comment, and her manne did
not encourage further conversation.
May l ask" l persisted. whether
the Asolando's staff is permanent and
whether, if ! return another day
Il take it that you do not mean tc
be impertinent. so will answer that
my service here is limited to TUESDAYS
Thursdays and Saturdays. On the 9th.
er days Pippa is in the cash booth
My name ut the AsoIando is Frances
ca. Kindly write your name in the
visitors book at the door as you pass
out"
There vas DC ignoring this hint. ]
thought she smiled as | left her.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
ARNOLD AMES.
Consultant In Chimneys,
Suit 90. Landon Building.
She read it aloud without glasses
on1 pn,co1 4, vo1~,o-

She read it aloud without glasses
and unused a moment.
This is very curious" she remark
ed. placing my card in a silver case
she drew from her pocket This is
very curious indeed. 1t was only yes
terday that my friend General Glen
denning was speaking Of you. He told
me that you had rendered him the
greatest service in adjusting several
fues in his country house at Shin.
necock. My own ireplaces doubtless
require attention. and you may consid.
er yourself retained. | shall make an
early appointment with you. You will
find my name and residence sufficient.
~ described on this card"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
Don't You Believe It.

Some say that chronic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe ita
Chamberlain's Tablets have cured
others why not you? Give them a
trial. They cost only a quarter. For
sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
Doctorinq a Doctor.

Il say, doctor, did you ever doctor
another doctor?"
"Oh, yes"
"Wen, tell me this. Does a doctor
doctor a doctor the way the doctored
doctor wants to be doctored. or does
the doctor doing the doctoring doctor
the other doctor in his own way2"-
Kansas City Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
fro BE

Impure blood runs you down--makes
you an easy victim for disease. For
pure blood and sound digestion-Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. At all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

"Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema
that had annoyed me for a long time.
The result was last:ng."-Hon. S. w.
Matthews, Commissioner. Labor Statis-
tics, Augusta, Me,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
Specified.

"When in trouble" said the eminent
lecturer. refrain from worrying"
But. Doctor" asked a woman in the
audience, ''how can we""
Anyway" replied the lecturer, re
frain from worrying other people,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

For regular action of the bowels; easy
natural movement, relief of constipation
try Doan;s Regulets. 25c at all drug
stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
MANY Know Ii.

Little Willie-What are debts" pa?
Pa-"Debts. my son. are the silent
partners OF eSperience.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

He is happfest. whether be he king
or peasant, who finds peace In his own
home.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
STRENGTHENING Glass,

The strength OF glass is greatly in
creased by boiling in a salt water solu-
tlon and allowing to cool gradually.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06
A Safety Play.

"She is a confirmed gossip" said the
woman who always speaks her mind.
II know it," replied the woman who
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

"Then why do you spend so much
time visiting her?"
because l know that when she is
talking to me she isn't talking about
me."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-06

"Oh! | exclaimed. bowling. Amy
further introduction is unnecessary.
Miss HOLSTER"
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-12-04
OPENING OF BALL SEASON.

If you have not already secured ;our seats for the big opening double header of the Nome Baseball League (" he played at Eagle Hall on Friday right at s:3O you had better go right down aIi get them now. The pros pect of seeing the greatest aggrega- ,ion of ball tossers ever collected un- d"c O." roof has so cnthused the po- lIla:Ion of Nome that the tickets are heinz taken two days in advance of the great event.
 Two games will be played Friday night. The first between the Red Sox and the Federals will start promptly at S:3O. To be followed by contest between the Giants and Athletics.
 Tickets are now on sale at Roses candy store. General admission fifty cents. no extra charge for reserved seats. Children. twenty five cents Get your tickets now for the biggest event of the winter. Friday night. Ad
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-12-04

Captain COombS of the FcderalS has issued orders that every man on his team. regulars and subs. must he in uniform and on the grounds at S D.. m. Friday. Every man assigned to the FcderalS will get into the game during the season. Captain Coombs shows the spirit of true sportsman. The league was organized for tho benefit of all and Captain Coomhs has the right idea.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-12-04
THE FIRST
 DOG RAC|

4 number of dog racers of Nome are promoting the first race of the season which it is proposed to pull off week from next Sunday. The race will be a free for-all and the course will be from Nome to Fort Davis and return.
 It is reported that Scotty Allen will have two teams entered and others who it is rumored will enter the com petition are Fred Aver, Joe Ross, Bowen x Delezcne, Ollie Weaver, Bill ly Marx. Robbie Brown. George Lo- men and Chester Milligan, of Solomon.
 None of the teams competing in this race will be barred from future anna ture races.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-12-04

There will be plenty of enthusiasm at the ball park on Friday night. Over half of the attractive team banners have been sold since they have been displayed in Roses window and they are gonig like hot cakes. This shows that the ones who really make it worth while for q man to play ball are interested in the games.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-12-04
WORKS CHARGES
 LOBBYING
Special Nugget Service.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Senator John D. Works of California on the floor of the senate brought sensational charges of lobbying against Clifford Pinchot, former director of forestry, in regard to the now famous IIetch- Hetchey water steal in California. Works also charges Former Congress man Thomas of being interested in the water lobby and said that these two men were working on opposite sides of the question.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-12-04
RECORDS

December 3. 1913.
 Proof of Labor. Golden Wedge fraction. left limit Gold Bug creek; J. c. Forbes.
 Affidavit of Intention. E.liscovch lode claim and Western lode claim at head of Manila creek : Anton Sliscovich. Mount Rodney group and Oregon group. NJ. S. Lang.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-12-04
BIG FLOODS
 IN TEXAS
Special Nugget Service.

AUSTIN, AeX., Dec. 1.-The BraZos river is on rampage and the worst floods in years are reported through out this section of the state. In Waco there is ten feet of water in the busi- ness section of the town and great damage has been done to stores and property.
 The whole river front of this place has been wiped out and the governor has ordered the militia to take charge of the flooded district to prevent loot - ing