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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
now THE WOMEN rorE.
The Number of Female Suffragists IN Nan ~
rn,r.os.ss with Every Election.

.
The Number of Female suffragists ~ n.' =
40, Increases with Every Election.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April 7.-Elechons
were held in Kansas to-day in all Clues
of the first and second classes. Although
without general political significance tne
results of the election are regarded Win
considerable interest, for two reasons
First, because the citizens alliance mas
tickets in the field and isfighting all other
parties. The citizens'alliancei is practically
a branch of the farmers alliance. ills Or
eanized on the same basis and has the
same objects in view 1t is composed q
that element in the cities which woulo
Join the farmers alliance but for the tact
that the constitution of the latter organl-
cation will admit none but farmers inns
element has been organized IN cues
mostly since the farmers alliance land
slide last fall, and this election is its first
opportunity for showing its strength.
Much interest is manifested in the result
on this account. The other element OF
the election to which interest is attached
is the fact that women, under the laws OF
Kansas, are allowed equal suffrage
| with the men in the municipal elections.
It has been predicted that, after one or
two experiences at the polls, the novelty
of the thing would disappear and with 1t
the women's interest in municipal poll
tics. This prediction has not been full
filled. On the contrary, the women's IN
terest In politics have increased with
each election. The registration OF women
at the present election exceeded all for
mer registrations. In Kansas City, Has,
all the candidates provided carriages to
take the women to the polls. About two
thirds of the female vote was cast there.
The women confined their interest in the
election to voting and in only a few cases
did any of them resort to
practical activity at the polls
This activity was confined to
few citizens and alliance female lead.
ers. The number of negresses that voted
in Kansas City, Kan, was notable. They
marched to the polls with as much, if not
more pride, as their white sisters and
exercised their right of suffrage with
satisfaction peculiar TO their race. Dis
patches from other of the large cities OF
Kansas indicate the vote of women, com
pared to registration was proportionate
to the male vote. Most of the womer
had their tickets prepared at home or al
places of meeting and their presence al
the polls was only long enough to de
post their ballots. Only few female
candidates appeared on any of the tickets
and these few we're up for election for NJ
offices higher than for membership or
the school board.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
IN INSANE MOTHEB.
She Kills Her Two Children and Then
Poisons Herself.

She Kills Her Two Children and Then
Poisons Herself.
HERMAN, Neb., April "a terrible
triple tragedy occurred to-day. Mrs.
Andrew Doll killed her two children and
then took poison, dying shortly after
committing the terrible deed. Mrs. Doll
but recently returned from the insane
asylum where she has been confined.
She was pronounced cured by the
officials of the institution and. her ap-
pearance and actions up to this morning
led her friends to believe her mind per-
fectly clear. She has been an invalid
for several years, and about year ago
planned to murder her children and sui
eide, but her plans were discovered and
frustrated, after which she was adjudged
insane and taken to the asylum.
But on this occasion her plans were
very complete and horribly successful,
everything being favorable. Before the
children, girl and boy aged respect
lively seven and nine years, were dressed.
she took them to the. kitchen and crushed
their skulls with an axe. She then re-
placed the bodies in the bed, nailed the
doors shut and, after taking a dose of
concentrated lye, climbed out of the win
dow and called for the neighbors to come
and see her children. The door was
forced open, and the sight was sickening.
On the bed lay the forms of the two little
ones, while in the kitchen was the insane
mother in the agonies of death. The
mother died IN great pain few moments
afterward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
II ia Now Known That the italian
Government Has not Fixed q
Date Upon Which
The United States Government Must
Reply to Marquis Rud-
ini's Note.
Kentucky's Constitutional Convention
Adjourns After 1919
Days Session.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-But two facts
could be added to-day to the public stock
of information respecting diplomatic en-
tanglement with Italy growing out OF
the New Orleans tragedy. One of these
was that the state department has not
received any intimation from the Italian
government that their last note be an
swered before given date. Nor is such
an intimation expected for the depart
ment feels that it is acting properly and
seasonably, and it would be a very I'M
usual course for a nation engaged IN
diplomatic negotiations with another to
question the motives upon which CORE
spondence is proceeded. The second
is that Secretary Blaine's answer to
Marquis Rudini's last note has not yet
been forwarded. It was probably the
secretary's purpose to accompany this
reply with an official statement touching
the nationality of the New Or
leans victims and other facts
that were expected from the offici-
ais of the department of Justice
in New Orleans. These reports have not
yet reached Washington. When they
are received, great care must be exercised
in re ducing the facts contained in them
to form useful for diplomatic use, SO
that, unless the secretary is prepared to
send his letter without these facts, it is
not likely to go forward Immediately.
Secretary Blaine had short talk with
the president to-day; but as the lat
ter was very busy, in arranging other i'm
,portant matters, before he leaves Wash
ington, it is not probable that even this
subject, in which he has shown particu-
lar interest, could be discussed with any
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
CR4ZED WITH GRIP.
A Man Tries to Kill His Wife Whit
Temporarily Insane.

A Man Tries to Kill His Wife While
Temporarily Insane.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 11.-News
has just reached here of the terrible work
of Hilco Jansen, farmer living near
Cleves. While temporarily insane from
the effects of grip, Thursday, he attempt
ed to kill his wife and almost succeeded
before Rev. Schmidt and DR.. Symington,
who we're in an adjoining room, came to
her assistance. He turned upon them
and gave Rev. Schmidt terrible cut in
the face and severely kicked the doctor:
He then dashed up stairs, where he held
the crowd off till next morning. Rein,
hart Abbas attempted at one time to lead
the party to his capture, but on reaching
the top of the stai. way he was struck on
the head with heavy piece of wood:
His skull was fractured and it is feared
he will die. Jansen was finally Quoted
down and has been taken to Grundy
Center.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

New York, April 7.-Phineas T.
Barnum, the great Snowman, died
at his home in Bridgeport, Conn,
at 6:3O o'clock tonight The announce
ment was given out this evening by the
management of the Madison Square gar.
den, where the show now is. II was stated
IN typewriter announcement that the
death of Barnum, while not entirely un-
looked for, was not in any; sense antici-
pated by his equal partner, J. A. Bailey.
Barnum, however, realized that at his
advanced age, he being over eighty years
OF age, his demise might occur at almost
any time. 1t was accordingly provided
IN their articles of agreement that "ln
case OF the death of either, the show
should go on as usual" J. A. Bailey ac.
cord!ngly announces that the show will
continue with it's policy already nm
changed. It's capital of $35OOO0 will
remain intact and Bailey will continue to
act as manager. For the past few wears
Bailey has been the prime mover Of The
organization, consulting Barnum on
important matters, while he
Myed; The announcement continues:
In this connection it may not be inan.
Proprlate to state that to Bailey is dne
the credit of suggesting and executing
an the big circus ideas that durino.a
oozen years past have SO augmented fha
reputation OF Barnum and Bailey, and to
me fact OF the association of these two
gentlemen together in business the fame
OF Barnum in these latter years is large.
~ 70 be attributed" The announcements
concludes with reference to the snccess
OF the trip of the show abroad. =
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
BOLD BUSINESS,
The Kansas Alliance Propose to Build
Railroads Through the State.

The Kansas Alliance Propose to Build
Railroads Through the State.
KANSAS CRY, April 10.-Sipce the
farmers alliance has taken hold of affairs
in Kansas, many surprising things have
been done, but the most unique and dar-
ing plan which has been evolved by that
body is reported the scheme to
build a trunk line across the state. It is
said that this proposition will be made
the issue of the next political Fl ght in
Kansas. The plan is for the state gov
ernment to construct trunk line about
250 or 300 miles in length and for the
counties to build a network of branch
es that will touch every point in the
state. It is said the right of way priv
leges would be donated in every instance.
Frank McGrath, president of the Kansas
alliance, was in the city to-day. When
asked about the plan he was very reti-
cent, but admitted that such scheme
was under consideration by the alliance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
You May Travel in Italy.

BONE, April lin reply to number
OF inquiries received at the United States
legation in this city, from Americans in
tending to visit Italy during the coming
season, as to whether it is safe, in view Of
the agitation caused by the New Orleans
lynching, to travel in Italy, the officials
OF tho legation have assured the inquir-
,ers that it 10 perfectly safe to travel in
this country. They say that not single
case OF insult or outrage OF which an
American has been the object has been
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

THOSE interested in life insurance
these days, and this takes in most of the
adult male population Ct the country,
will be interested in the discussion now
going on in insurance circles about
whether losses occasioned by suicide
should be paid. One of the leading mu-
tuals OF the country in single assess
ment report the payment of $42,5OO for
this cause alone. The theory has OBJ
tanned among some that no man deliber-
ately shufles off this sphere unless in
sane. That this is not correct seems to
be the rule now. That man commits
suicide is no proof that his mind is un-
balanced; it simply shows that he is
tireo Of living and does not consider life
worth the game of existence. In many
cases it is simply financial cal
culation. They obtain entrance
in some mutual company,
pay the small fee required to join and
then actuated by the love for their fami-
lies that all men have, end their exist
ence. The moral question does not come
into play at all. It is simply that their
children and wife will have enough to
live on and with this end in view away
goes the God-given breath of life. Like
many another individual, what they So
cure out of corporation is "all clear
gain" That some more conservative
management of this matter will
have to be adopted by the COM
panies, is getting to be self
evident. Mutual companies are supposed
to insure their members against death by
natural causes or accidental injuries that
the parties cannot control The amount
that the beneficiary receives when the
loss is paid on suicide is nothing more
or less than a theft from the living men,
beers from those who have self-will
enough to struggle against the adversi-
lies Of the world. The business of life
Is not without its drawbacks
yet. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
He WILL RETIRE.
Carter Harrison is Very Sore Over His
Defeat for the Mayoralty.

Carter Harrison is Very Sore Over His
Defeat for the Mayoralty.
CHICAGO, April s:< r. Ms Garter
Il: Harrison Announces his permantaaatsi
retirement fr9m political life. He says.
ne PseSeses 70 leave Chicago for good
and either travel or go on farm. Con-
corning the tactics of the Cregier wing
of democracy, Harrison said, to-day in an;
interview: It was in line withIits action
for the last two months ~ fraudulent, in
tlmidating, corrupting and dlsgraceful.
1t was revelation to me, for I had
never before attended polls in a hood
lum district. Wilder and more dis
graceful Eorgies, more besotted saw
agery and open appeals to buyers;:of votes
could not exist in the most ignorant
OF southern plantation districts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

The membefs of the different G. A. R.
posts in the state are coming to the front
nobly in the relief of some of the more
unfortunate members of the organiza-
ton, under call issued by committee
selected at the recent encampnlent Penn
bina sends along sos; Larimore $50
others in like proportion. Practical
christianity, that.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

Mrs. Marcy F. LOWELL, superintend-
ent of the department of mercy, N. w.
c. L. u, says that the publication in the
papers of the following will do much
to assist in putting down the fashion re-
ferred to by showing it's short-sighted
folly and it's cruelty. Her item is as fol-
lows:
"Mrs: Ole. Bull and others employed
themselves during the intervals between
the sessions of the late national council of
women in Washington in getting sigma.
lures to pledge drawn up by Mrs. Will
lard not to wear the bodies or feathers of
birds, because Of the great cruelty prac-
ticed by those who obtain them, and the
wholesale slaughter of the most beautiful
song birds which this inexcusable fashion
involves. Over one hundred and fifty
women signed. No doubt others would
have done SO could they have been asked"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Crushed beneath the Engine.

MILWAUKEE, April 9.-The engine of a
freight train, No Is, north bound, on the
Wisconsin Central road, jumped the
track near Vernon this morning. 1t ran
on bridge near by and tipped over, pin
ioning Dan McMullen, the engineer, B.
A. Moore, the fireman, and Peter Sipp, q
brakeman, beneath the wreck. All were
terribly scalded. Moore died a few
hours afterward and the others will prob.
ably die. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

JUST before adjournment congress
passed an Indian Depreciation law that
will probably put $50,000,000in circula-
ton. This practically removes all re.
strictions and limitations, and every set
tier or his heirs can now get pay in full
for all losses occasioned by Indians
Henry N. Copp, the well-known lawyer
of Washington, D. c., will send free of
cost copy of this law to all who will
apply to him for the same.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Evidence of Fraud.

CHICAGO, April l1.-Chairman Nye, of
the republican campaign committee has
submitted evidence which he has gath
cred in regard to the Irregularities at the
late election to States Attorney Longe-
necker. who says he will submit it to
the grand jury on Monday for its action.
A number of accused and exact nature
of offenses charged are withheld.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Kinoaid Acquitted.

WASHINGTON, April 8-The jury in
the case of Kincaid, the newspaper CORE
spondent charged with the murder Of
ex-Congressman Taulbee, OF Kentucky.
tonight brought in verdict Of not
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Will Junket With the President

WASHINGTON April 11.-While not al
together settled it is more than likely
that the presidential party to make a
tour of the south and west will consist of
following named persons: President
and Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Mckee, Mrs.
Dimmick, Postmaster General Wana-
maker. Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison,
Private Secretary Halford, Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. Boyd, 3. F. Tibbett, the
presidents stenographer and representa-
tives of the press associations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
They Went to See the riehts.

ST.. PAUL, April 10.-On invitation Of
Manager Scott of the Metropolitan OPP
era house the members of the house of
representatives tonight attended the
performance of the Crystal Slipper. The
Invitation was given largely in view Of
the McRales anti-hghts bill now pend
ing in the house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
A sEARCHER BEATEN.
saloon Keepers Attack Constable and
Beat Him Almost to Death.

Saloon Keepers Attack Cohstaoie anu
Beat Him Almost to Death.
BURLINGTON, Iowa, April l3.-An open
revolt against the prohibitory law oc-
Cured in this city to-day. A county
constable named Green, who has been a
searcher in connection with the justice
court at Mediapolis, came to Burlington
aud, with three deputies, began to search
the place of one Hirschberg. Before be
had finished reading his warrant he was
surrounded by an organized mob, of about
forty we'll known liquor dealers who adj
ministered terrible beating to HIM.
Green's skull was fractured, his nose
broken and one eye nearly destroyed
His three deputies deserted him at the
first blow and escaped from the crowd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Kentucky's New Constitution.

LOUISVILLE, April 1.-THE Kentucky
constitutional convention to-day com.
pleted the constitution to be submitted
to the people and adjourned at 12:4O D.
M, after being in session 1879 days. 1t
has cost the state about 100000 and
made very many changes in the old fun
damental law of the state. Some of
these are recognized as wise; but very
many are untried and are considered Of
uncertain benefit. On account of the
latter the new constitution will be op-
posed by many strong public men and
may be rejected by the people whom
voted upon in August.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

The Yellowstone Journal follows a
strong article on the curse of intemper-
ance with the result of base ball game
played on the preceding Sabbath, in
which the home team covered them
selves with glory, and says the same
clubs will cross bats again the coming
Lords day. That editor is trying to
please everybody.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

CONSTITUTIONAL changes come high in
some states, but they have to have them.
Witness the Kentucky effort that grace
fully bowed itself out Saturday after 1893
days meditation and, incidentally, blowed
in 100000 of good cash. What ready
money Treasurer Tate left behind when
he performed the Canada act some
months sgo must be greatly reduced in
amount
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

The latest advance in the mail service
is the enc just established on the ocean
steamships, where the mail from the old
country to America is sorted on ship
board the same way as in the postal
service. By so dong the time lost in the
New York postoffice is saved and on the
arrival of the steamers the pouches are
sent forward to their destination.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Drowned at Bathrata.

bATHaATH, ., D. April 10 Mrs. Rob-
ert Houston was drowned to-day Il al
9 attempt to save her young son Who hada
iaiien INTO the river. The body w VI III IS
covered. {. s. - 9
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
AND now it turns out that ex-Senato

AND now it turns out that ex-senator
Blair is not wanted in the Flowery King
dom and that the reigning influence there
III gifted the U9iteda States ge9
ceive mis- credentials. The alleged trouble
is that in campaign a few years ago he
referred to the race in words the oppo-
site of laudatory. This is the second
time in the last decade when this action
has been taken by foreign government.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

J. C. McMAN1MA, the last territorial
auditor, has established the Northwest
ern Progress at Pierre. 1t is a clean
printed and edited monthly and will be
devoted to the progress and development
of the northwest, and will aim to tell IN
an honest, business-like and readable
manner what progress has been made ID
naknta y-".--,, -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
Blaine's Answer to Rudini.

WASHINGTON, April lO.-lt Is known
here that Secretary Blaine has prepared
an answer to the message of Premier Ru-
DIM. The fact of the preparation OF Sec
rotary Blaine's reply is not only we'll I'M
derstood, out it is stated, moreover, that
the secretary's letter was submitted to
the president and his cabinet and was
found to be satisfactory. In view OF
these circumstances it is asserted with
considerable confidence that the letter of
Secretary Blaine has already been sent
to Marquis Rudini, though whether it
was communicated by mail or telegraph
is not known. If the former method
were adopted, the italian premier, it is
believed, was appraised of the fact. 1t is
suggested, also, as very probable that in
timations have been conveyed of the ad-
visibility of conducting diplomatic nego-
tiations between the two countries with
less publicity. For these reasons it is
thought to be almost impossible that the
rumor in Rome can be correct. No in
formation could be secured in
official circles tonight relative
to the report from Rome
that Italy would close all direct diplo-
matte intercourse with the United States,
unless reply be received tomorrow to
the last message of Premier Rudini on
the New Orleans-Italian incident. The
Rome dispatches we're shown to both
the president and, Secretary Blaine to-
night, aid each of them returned word
that he had nothing to say on the sub
ject. There was a general disposition
not to credit the report in unofficial cir
Giles; but this was based on an opinion as
to the probable course of events, and NO
one who was seen had any actual infor-
nation on the subject.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
WHEAT NO. 2,
Minneapolis Market.

MINNEAPOLIS. Apr. IA.
Closing: No. hard, April, SLOT; on track,
sl07h; No. Northern. April. 1903; May,
81 03h@$1.0SM; July, $105ss@S. 1861. No. 2
northern, April, S102; on track, $1.02h.
Duluth Market.
DULUTH, Apr. II.
Closing May, s1.0Sh No. hard, cash, $1.O5h
No. 1 northern. cash. $1.02A. No. northern,
cash, 99hc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07
An Italian Opinion.

ROME, April 10.-It is reported that, if
the United States government does not
answer the marquis imperiali's note by,
tomorrow, Mr.. Porter, the American
minister, will be ordered to leave here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

renorted to the legation. Italy is too de-
pendent upon the money spent BY travel.
ers. which sums are estimated to amount
to 500, OOO, 600 annually, to do anything
that would curtail that expenditure,
especially upon the part OF, the travellers
from the other side of the Atlantic, VINO
are considered, with the English, to De
the most liberal dispensers OF coin. VI
this sum it is reckoned that the Amerl-
can travellers spend fully one-fifth. 1t is
further estimated that 10000 American
travellers visits Rome each year, most OF
the hotels and stores of this city depend
ING mainly upon Americans for support,
In any case the excitement supposed to
exist here has been greatly exaggerated
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-05-07

THE MARKETS By TELEGRApH
Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, Apr. IA.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-10-30
Gems of Thought.

Next week-"The Work of the Holy
Spirit" John IS: 1-15.