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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27

Don't look for the ticket agent at an
English railway station, so that you
can buy a ticket to your destination.
Look for the booking agent" and
hook" to the point, and, keeping in
mind that what you really want is the
baggage car. hunt up the luggage
van." and, having found it, remember
that If your trunk is in it it is in it as
a "box." not as a trunk.-New York
Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
CHAPTER v.

"HERE wGs no reason In the
world why Hartley Virgins
should not call upon two la
dies living in Westchester
county, and 1 must say that he ap-
peared to advantage in Miss HOLSTERS
library.
He had got into his evening clothes
somewhere. perhaps at a n%eighboring
inn or maybe at the house Of a friend,
for he could not possibly have motored
own and back since his interview
with Cecilia in the highway. He had
impressed the clerk at the Hare and
Tortoise with the idea that he had
left New York for a long absence, and
he had apparently camped at the gates
of Hopefeld to be near Cecilia.
When he had paid his compliments
to the ladies he turned to me with an
almost imperceptible lifting Of the
brows, but he was cordial enough. If
he was surprised or disappointed at see
Ing me his manner did not betray the
feeling.
Glad to see you. Ames. Rather
nice weather this
Even Dakota couldn't do better,' l
affirmed with a grin. but he ignored
the fling.
Cecilia stirred restlessly. and l felt
decidedly ill at ease. Miss HOLSTER
crossed to the fireplace and poked the
logs.
Just what part Hezekiah Hollister
played in the situation was beyond me.
If l had not witnessed Virgins clan
Iestine meeting with Cecilia matters
would have been clearer to my COM
prehension, but his appearance at the
house after the colloquy ] had over
heard from the brier patch w;lS in it.
self inexplicable. Miss HOLSTERS sin
gular references to Hezekiah-a person
about whom my curiosity was 10 a
good deal aroused-added to the mys-
terry that infolded the library.
Responsive to Miss HOLSTERS ener-
getic prodding, the flames in the fire
place leaped into the great throat of
the chimney with a roar. She turned,
her back to the blaze. and looked upon
her guests ~benignantly.
eff all your f1ues draw like that one
they are not seriously in need of doc
toring," l remarked.
"Flues are nothing if not cratic" re-
piled Miss Hollister. The subject did
!, not appear to interest her. nor had
she, by the remotest suggestion, refer
red to the object Of my coming. I had
shifted vainly in the halls above and
below for any trace of the stale smoke
which usually greeted me at once on
my arrival at the house of a client.
The house was built. you may not
know. for a manufacturer of umbrel-
las. who died before he had occupied
it. in circumstances | may later dis
close to you, which accounts, Mr..
Ames. for that figure of Cupid under
a pink parasol on the drawing room
ceiling. At the first opportunity l
shall remove it, as baby Cupids are ir-
reconcilable with the militant love-
making l admire. l consider umbrel-
las %detestable and never carry one
when l can command a macintosh"
when Pm on the ranch l wear a
slicker." said Virgins. Its bullet
proof, and that I have found at times
a decided advantage"
We discussed mackintoshes for at
least ten minutes with far more
sprightliness than I had imagined the
subject could evoke. Then Miss Hol-
lister. after a turn up and down the
room. paused beside me.
mr.. Ames." she said. would YOU
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
| Seized the longs and Poker and Be-
gan Adjusting the Logs.

gan Adjusting the Logs.
room until the plumber has fixed the
radiator" said Cecilia.
And if you knew Mr.. Ames' game
I'm sure you wouldn't care to waste
time on him." piped Virgins, whom 1
had frequently v%anquished in billiard
bouts at the Hare and Tortoise, where,
l may say modestly, l had long been
considered one Of the most formidable
Of the clubs players.
Both he and Cecilia had risen, and
we stood. l remember, just before the
hearth during this exchange. At this
moment a singular thing happened.
The fire that had been sweeping in a
broad wavelike curve into the chin
ney was checked suddenly. l had re-
peatedly remarked the admirable draft.
the facile grace Of the fame as it rose
and vanished. The cessation of the
draft was unmarked by any of those
'' .''"nitory symptoms by which a fire
.'''!v gives warning of evil inten-
The upward current of air had
ceased utterly and without apparent
cause. We were all aware of a choking.
a gasping in the deep fue, which could
not be accounted for by any natural
stoppage incident to chimneys-the
dislodging of masonry or a packing of
SCOT. The former was hardly possible
and the house was not old enough to
make the latter theory plausible. From
my survey of the 1ue on my arrival in
the afternoon l judged that this par,
ticular chimney had been little used.
The smoke now rolled out in pillows
and drove us back from the hearth.
seized the tongs and poker and began
readjusting the logs. without, how
ever, any hope of correcting a difficulty
that lay patiently in the upper regions
of the fue itself. The smoke. after a
courageous effort to rise, encountered
an obstruction of some sort and ebbed
back upon the hearth and out into the
room. My efforts to stop the trouble
by shifting the logs were futile. as
expected them to be, and l retreated
quickly. making, l fear. no very gal
liant appearance as l mopped my face
and eyes.
WELL" exclaimed Miss Hollister,
who had rung for a servant to open
the doors and windows. this is GER
tainly most extraordinary. What So
luton do you offer, Mr.. Ames?"
1.-The matter requires Investigation.
I can't venture an opinion until have
made a thorough investigation. The
night is perfectly quiet, and the wind
Is hardly responsible. l think we had
better abandon the o until l can
solve this riddle in the morning"
The prompt opening of the windows
and doors caused the slow dispersion
Of the smoke. but the lights in the
o still shone dimly as through a
fog.
Its beastly!' calculated Virgins,
coughing. II didn't suppose Pepper.
ton would put a flue like that into a
house. He ought to be shot!!'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
Don't You Believe It,

Some say that chronic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't you believe it.
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, 1913-02-27

"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 Stats
tics, Augusta, Me.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
Putting It to Good Use,

Il s'pose you've been very careful
about tn books you let your children
have"
"Oh, yes. indeed! There's our jim
we intend him for a statesman. Jim
was raised on the Congressional Rec
ord"
1.-The Congressional Record! Well.
WE'LL"
Yes: we let him sit on it for years
sc he'd be raised enough to eat from
the table."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
Civic Education by Leaflets.

An excellent plan of arousing interest
IN civic matters among the member
ship Of commercial organizations and
throughout the community generally
has been inaugurated by the Bangor
chamber of commerce of Bangor, Me.
This consists in the issuing of occa-
slonal leaflets Of a size that will fit in
an ordinary small envelope and distrib-
uting these through the mails and 9TH
erWiSe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
The Poor Girl,

1.-THE woman l marry" he said,
"must be glad to take me with all my
faults"
"Oh. she will be-" the girl replied.
"She'll be so desperate that faults
won't cut any figure with her."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
The Song Bird.

They say the birds are timid. Great
heavens, to be so small and lovely in a
world of hawks and snares and yet
dare to sing as If the gods were good!
In all the wide creation there Is moth
ing drawer than the heart Of a singing
hire.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
Opportunity.

opportunity really knocks at many
a door,"
''Then why don't more Of US succeed
better??"
1.-The trouble is that Opportunity
wants US to go to work."-Pittsburgh
Post
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27

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, 1913-02-27

n Anemone.
Anemone means wind flower" The
anemone is SO %delicately poised that it
trembles in the slightest breeze.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
Sarcastic.

Wife-Any fashions in that paper,
Jack? Jack (who has just settled al
dressmaker's bilr)-Yes, but they'resn0F
use to you, dear. It's yesterdays pa
per.-London Opinion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27
H. {. CLOSE & co.
'sdon The Tsxa& Store Dakota

There is q Rexall Store in nearly every town
and city in the United States. Canada and
Great Britain. There is a different Rexall
Remedy for nearly every ordinary human ill
each especially designed for the particular III
for which it is recommended.
The RsxalI Stores arc Americas Crsaesss
Drug StosSs
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-02-27

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, 1913-02-27
Idiot Brains

1he brain OF an idiot contains much
less phosphorus thar that OF a person
OF average mental power.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
For Burnt Matches.

ous To throw about, the cllarred Mo,d
leaving dirt and the glowing end
sometimes burning Ii tine bureau scarf
or polished wood Have al little gIass
sof sand and thrust the burnt cid at
the aatches Hi this. thus preventing
dirt afss1 asasaasr. sss
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
Lemon Tarts.

j.
pastry and bake until crisp For the
filling add to the Juice the grated rifad
OF sugar and a pint of water. Bring so
the boil and thicken with two table
spoonfuls of cornstarch moistened with
cold water Boil gently, stirring con
stantly until quite thick FflI fil,,
crusts. Beat the whites stiff with &
little sugar and a drop or lemon juice.
Cover each tart neatly with the NOR
lngue and set Ia the oven to rise and
brown slightly. Serve cold.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR SALE EGGS from pure bred and
prize winners; Buff Z. Rocks 81 to 81
setting; Black Langshan 81; T. w. In
dian Runner Ducks $3.50 a setting;
guarantee ten eggs fertile from each
Setting; also have Buff p. Rock cock
erels and Indian Runner brakes for
sale. Island Park Poultry Yards, Cole
man Baker, Prop, Fargo. N. D., r. r.
No. 8.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

THE wOODwORTH RUsTLER is for
sale at bargain; legal paper; 900
subscribers; good paying business ss dfa1e flne
equipped shop; $3.50 cash swings 9a aead'
viii H, Wright. editor, Woodworth'
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR sALE-Thoroughly oyerhaulaeSd,
the Sibley hotel; twenty-hv bed
rooms: steam heat; gasoline nghting
system; splendid location; warm build
ing; will consider an exchange on un-
Improved land along main. main nne me er OF
Northern Pacific. S. u. hepler' o"ner'
Dawson, n. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

NEWSPAPER and job office for sale in
a hustling town of 500. on the Mis-
souri, slope; good farming commuhi-
an excellent chance to make money;
viii sell cheap. Address 462 care
Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

WE HAVE listed for sale what is
known as the "Mac-A-Wauna Or
chard" in Oregon; 55 acres. consisting
of 2S acres apples, 7 and 8 years old
acres old orchard. consisting of ap-
pies, peaches, plums, prunes. cherries
quinces, etc. IS acres year old ap-
pies; acres 3 year old: acres one
wear old: 32 acres not planted yet.
This is located 79 miles east of Port
land. miles from Hood river: there
are a splendid set of buildings, con-
ststing of two houses for help, barn,
test house, packing house, and one
very fine eight room house. occupied
by the owner. Water is pumped by a
water wheel from the Mosier river to
the highest point on the place into a
10000 gallon tank, and p;iped to the
lawn, garden and orchard. They do
not irrigate. but have water pipe out
to the orchard to save time when
spraying the trees. The party owning
this has. lost his health. and wants an
opportunity to take an entire rest.
Will sell the whole orchard, but would
sooner sell half interest. as he consid-
ers it fine investment. If interested.
write us for particulars. A. l.. Bishop
& Son. 1925 Front St. Fargo. N, D.
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$50 ACRES of good farm land for sale
at $14 per acre, if bought before
June 10, 1918; 70 acres under cultiva-
ton; 20 acres in pasture, we'll fenced:
also fair building; only l "a miles
from town. Address Box 102, Regan.
N. D.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
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y FOR sALE-Drug store; only one 4
< in town, large we'll settled terri
3 tory; good business opportunity.
< Parties, that, actually mean bust 4
S ness may inquire. No agents, ALA
q care Forum
acknowledgements
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR SALE-320 acres in southern
Trail county, N D., located only
three-fourths mile from elevators; fair
set of buildings, including flowing well;
all under cultivation and all will be
summer plowed this year; price, in
cluding summer plowing, $40 per acre
on easy terms at SO. For particulars,
address Box 252, Fargo, N. D.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
BUSINESS CHANCES.

VIII, BUY barber shop or LOCATION in
small town. Address, Az care
Forum,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

DRUG STORE FOR sALE-One Of the
incest propositions in new, lively
town, having large territory near near
writing prescriptions; write, and full
particulars will be given; also reason
for selling 450 care Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

WANTED TO RENT--Hotel OF about
rs rooms furnished. H. r. MchehA'?
Beach. N. p.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR SALE--One Behr Brothers
piano; excellent tone one Cary safe,
large, weighing $500 lbs, double
doors; small bureau, music cabinet, two
leather seat rocking chairs kitchen
cabinet, heavy oak bedstead, two iron
beds and Mattress one tabourette.
Apply Room SIG deLendrecie block, or
416 Sth st. south, or phone 536-L, or
1430.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FORTY ACRES FARMS, 5000; $40 cash,
S5 monthly; larger tracts. in proper
ton; 10000 acre selection; near Duluth,
Minnesota, and other, towns IN St
Louis county; fine land; some timber,
some omen; poor mans opportunity;
work plentiful; high wages; free maps.
L. T. IRELAND, Palace Building, Minne-
apolis, Minnesota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR SALE--victor talking machine;
music master horn and record; cabi-
net, rs records; will sell for half; cash
or terms electric vacuum cleaner;
water power washing machine; have
no further use for. them $40 each:
phone 1875 from IL to 2. All in perfect
condition.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

WANTED-Farm hand to care for
cows, poultry and other stock; we
want to build up a dairy business on
a 1,600-acre farm and want the right
man; send full information about your4
self or call on VIM. Johnson, GFosve-
nor Farms, Casselton. Phone 1894.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR SALE-PooI hall ana fixtures and
in town. Washburn population 500:
good money maker, part cash. For
particulars write or call on owner
Tndvie Peterson. Washburn, N. y.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
statesmen WANTED.
HODGSON REALTY co,
Phone LIS. Fargo N, d.
Opposite Post0Nce.
FOR sALE--CHlCExENg,

STRONG, VIGOROUS CHICKS, Barred
and White Rocks. Phone 27S7-J. Box
337, city. Rates on eggs for setting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

MAN to travel in North Dakota; gro
ceries, candies, jewelry; good pay
and tailored suit or 20 year watch free
in 80 days; experience unnecessary. j.
e. McBrady, Chicago. ,.,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR SALE-Single comb Rhode Island
red cockerels, from 50 to IS. Mrs.
Jennie G. Pelton, Moorhead, r. No. Q.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

OUR NATIONAL Calamity by Flood,
Fire and Tornado; authentic story
illustrated, by author OF Titanic, OF
which millions copies sold; only 81:
best terms; bonanza for workers;
sample book free. Universal House,
PHILADELPHIA
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

MADAM will pay you 500 Introduce
ing New Idea" sanitary belts and
aprons to women; spare time or steady
employment; experience unnecessary
Mary Short, 410 Caxton Building,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

man with two or three years ex-
psrietice to set mostly straight matter;
state wages expected; steady Job to
right kind of man. Address j. H
Nagel, Forbes, N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR SALE CHEAP-Good substantial
building in Ambrose; also lot 26xleo:
price and particulars write Chair NO
j, Arcade Barber shop, Minot, N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR sAIFE or EXEHANGI e. Desirable
city property, one block OF car line;
cement SIDEWALKS shade trees, shrub
berry, crab apple and plum trees, cur
rant and gooseberry bushes; will sell
on easy terms or trade for farm lands,
wild or improved. p. o. Box 23, Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
EOR sALB-FARHTs.

FOR SALE-Improved 320-acre farm.
barn, spring, 100 acres broken; price
SO per acre; would consider trade for
small auto as part payment. ADDRESS
owner, J. c. Jackson. Homstead' Mont
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

BLACK nm IB NV EEEgE DIN tara dog WITH
~ strap COLLAR. return to- Inc ScaIlliia
/ Bank barber Siaep f0a reward.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
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WANTED--Good soda dispenser; must
have experience; good steady job for
the right man. Address ASS Fargo
Forum. .~ ..a
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

WANTED--Band musicians and work
ing men for small railroad show; an
swer quick to p. e. Meyers, care Show,
Casselton, N. d.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

an auto and offers motorcycle for a
little cash or exchange. 452 care For
un1.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
ros1TIoNs wANrED.-aALn

SITUATION WANTED--Register as4
Ssistant pharmacist; good reference.
asa care Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

YOUNG MAN with good education,
desires position as bookkeeper; good
references n Address p. o. Boz l56.
Fargo, N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS wANTED--Also crew mama
ayers; convex portraits, oval frames:
big profits; portraits my speciality;
catalogue free. J. e. Trabue, GIL End
Ave. north, Fargo, N. D. ss. s-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOH SALE OR TRADE for rnerchan-
disc or automobilles; Two ~ W aersS IsS
acre tracts, wild; three 40 acre tracts.
Wild, one l20 acre tract some broke;
In Mclean and Ward i "a COUNTIES, ,ss sorIn e
II. Ilarlgbell. owner, Max, NJ. p. t
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

FOR sAhE--I.arge assortment of the
latest designs of wall paper; also
pure linseed oil and ready mixed paints
and white lead. Cali at Gate City Sup
ply House, 301 9th street nortn;. j. q.
Grayelle, proprietor; phone 1735-L4
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

I'm ANSWERING all want ads, giving
q certain number care of The Forum,
that number, in care of Forum. This
insures prompt attention.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-05-21

GOOD smoking or. chewing tobacco,
Kentucky natural leaf, mailed any,
where, soc per lb. Novice Harper, Box
391, Maytield, Ky. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-25
Canal Walls Break.

Joliet, H., June ga serious break
in the banks of the Illinois and Michi-
gan canal has occurred between Otta-
wa and La Sale, and as a result all
traffic will be tied up for some time.
The water from the La Salle-Utica
level has been let out into the river.
The break is 36 feet long and 20 feet
deep and it will require not less than
three weeks to make the necessary re-
pairs. The Peerless, operated by the
Morton Salt company, which passed
through Joliet a couple of days ago,
has reached the break, but will be
unable to proceed until the damage
has been repaired. The Peerless car
ries a cargo of salt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-25
Gets Federal Commissions.

Dixon, Ill, June 25.-William Nc
Neill of Prophetstown has received
his commission for the postmastership
Of that city, and has filed his bond.
Mr.. McNeili expects TO take charge of
his Office. about July 1. The terms of
several other postmasters in this coun-
ty will expire in the early part of
1914, and there will be considerable
wire pulling now over who is to be
the next postmaster. The first office
to expire will be that of Erie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-25
Auto Overturns.

Lincoln, Ill, June 25.-A Moline
automobile, containing a party of four
persons from Peoria, turned a com
plete somersault at the interurban
crossing near Zion bridge on Kicka-
pee creek road Saturday, but the pas
sengers were fortunate in escaping
serious injuries. The car was driven
by M. Traughbridge, aged about IS
years. He and his four sons were en-
route to Decatur. The party had driv-
en- 70 miles during the morning, and
were crossing the interurban tracks
at a high rate of speed, when in cut
ting out into a patch of weeds which
grew along the roadside at the edge of
a sharp slope, the car turned over and
threw the occupants out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-25

it seemed to most or the specraUurs>.
failed to make out a very good case.
Nevertheless the jury came in with a
verdict of guilty
Later the foreman of the jury was
talking about the case with friend
who had heard some of the testimony.
I'VE weren't certain that we ought
to convict either" said the foreman,
in explanation, but after listening to
his honor's charge, all Of US realized
that If we acquitted that fellow we'd
be guilty of contempt of court"-Sat-
urday Evening Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-25
Crushed by Car,

Litchfeld, H., June 25.-His head
crushed between his car and a build
ing at the Jersey Farm Dairy com
pany's plant here. C. J. Stark, motor
man for the Illinois Traction system,
who lived at Stanton, was dragged
from his car and died in a few min
utes. The accident occurred at the
same point where a motorman was in
jured two years ago. Stark had just
warned his helper to look sharp, re-
marking about the previous accident,
and then put his head out to see that
a coupling was properly made. Stark
was married man, and had been on
the milk train two years. An inquest
Was held Monday afternoon.