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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-10-08
Fifteen are Dead.

MADRID, Sept. 24.-Among the killed
in the Burgos railroad accident today
was an Englishman. The rest of the
dead are Spaniards, and they included
among the number several notables of
this city. Fifteen dead and thirty in
iured have been taken out of the debris.
Among the latter are Artists Lucas and
Lang. The collision was due to blum
der of the telegraph operator in signal
ling that the line was clear. The station
master at Burgos attempted to commit
suicide. The express contained num-
Der OF wealthy persons who had been
spending the summer at San Sebastian.
The mixed passenger and goods train
was shunted on the main line by mis-
take, and the curve in the line prevented
the approaching train from being seen
and made it impossible to avert
the disaster. The shock of
the collision was fearful. Seven
carriages were smashed and the
permanent way was torn up for several
yards. Piteous cries for help showed
many persons were buried in the debris,
The slow train was little damaged, and
the occupants were able to lend an &C.
tive assistance in extricating the vic.
tims. The work of rescue was difficult,
there being no proper lifting appliances
at hand, and the rescuers being unable
to bear the sight of so many ladies who
had suffered terrible injuries. 1t is
feared that ten of the injured will die.
The cabinet. at its meeting today,
decided to institute inquiry into the
Burgos accident Premier Canovas
Del Castillo declared he would hold the
company responsible if negligence was
proven. The company was ordered to
abolish the obslete Brequet system of
telegraphs still used on the line. and to
increase the number of signalmen, it
having been found that many of the
latter lave been employed sixteen hours
daily,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-10-08

MoNTREAl. Sept IS. After having
been postponed from time to time dur
ing the past year. the trial Of r q.
OBrien, accused of libeling Prince
Georges Of Walls during his visit here.
began this morning. g
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-10-08
"a Warehouse Burned.

CHATTANOOGA Tenn, Sept. 25.S.
d. Webster's warehouse burned to-
night. Loss, 800. 900. Cause not
known. Partly insured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-10-08

within the circle Of burning oil, getting
some Of it on his clothes, but was able
to tear them of, and 30 only got one leg
and his left arm and his face and neck
badly burned before he got free.
There were twenty -four oars of cattle
on the train, and sixteen of thenb with
their living freight were totally burned.
In spite of the cries of the writhing
beings on the ground the trainmen say
the stockmen refused TO aid in any way
to relieve their sufferings, but devoted
themselves entirely to trying to save the
cattle. Eight of the cars at the rear of
the train were cut off and pushed down
the grade out of the way of the fire,
some of the doors being opened and the
EXCITED. BE11owINa CATTLE
driven out, many of them orazed by
fear, running right over where Engineer
Ourtiss was lying. The conductor
could not get one of them to help him,
and himself carried Curtis in his arms
to the caboose, the brakeman being en-
gagged attending to the other injured.
An extra brakeman was deadheading
on the train and he went back mile
and half and put out topedoes to pro.
teot the rear of the train. His light
began to burn down, and he says he
went to farm house and asked for the
loan of q lantern, but could not get one.
He then asked the farmer to get up and
let him in 80 that he could get some
matches and trim his own lamp, but
the lazy boor refused even to do that.
The engiue of the freight train when
it found it to be impossible to catch the
runaway car, returned to Buffalo. and
took Conductor Mahany's baggage car
and ran down to the wreck where the
dead and injured were placed on board
and brought as far as Wheatland. where
they were met by the special containing
the doctors. and brought to Fargo.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-10-08
strong Brandy Peacb..

DECATUR, ILL.,, Sept. 25.-F. s. Fox il
the keeper of restaurant at Cerro
Gordo, east of Decatur. He came TO
Decatur two weeks ago and bought a
lot OF brandy peaches at a Wholesale
house. He placed them on sale at his
place, and there was such a rush for
them that it was with difficulty that he
could keep enough of the peaches in
stock. Everybody seemed to want
them, especially the young men and
boys Finally it become known that
the peaches were making boys intox-
1cated, and the anti.saloon people in the
no-license town proceeded to stop the
sale. Jacob Leslie's son was one of the
boys who was drunken than the rest
and the father swore out O state warrant
for the arrest of Fox. Leslie brought a
lot OF peaches to Decatur, and pharma-
cist found that they contained 81 per
cent alcohol Fox contends that he did
not know that the peaches were intox
icating.
BE PLEAD GUILTY.
CERRo GoREo, Ill, Sept. 25.-H. s.
FOX, who was arrested, charged with
selling intoxicating liquors without a
License, he having sold imported
branded peaches to son of Jacob
Leslie, through eating which the how
became intoxicated, appeared before
ESQUIRE Middleton and pleaded guilty
70 the charge, Q fine of $50 being i'm.
posed on each count. The branded
peaches were purchased of the Decatur
wholesale firm Of Bocock & Woody. who
nave called IN all peaches sold 20 other
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-10-08
NAMES OF THE INJURED.

ASSISTANT CHIEF CANTERBURY, leg
broken, badly burned and internally in
jured.
CAPTAIN LENT, No. 4 truck, badly
burned.
CHARLES MITCHELL, No. hose, prob.
ably fatally injured.
LIEUTENANT JOHN *GU1sE, badly
burned, leg broken.
WILLIAM COLE, badly burned.
CAPTAIN FOSTER, badly burned, in
sensible, hip fractured.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM MALONE, badly
burned.
SANDY HAMILTON, captain No. II, leg
broken, face burned.
8. M. LoCKHART, pipeman, back in
jured.
LIEUT.. KELLY of No. 5, burned.
RoBT. VANCE, face burned and head
gashed
J. 0. HEARN, burned body. .
|. WILLIAM MITCHELL, burned.
PETER GOLDMAN, head and legs injured.
BILLY O'NEIL, No. truck, body
burned.
HoFsToDT, head hurt.
O. F. MINER, left arm broken and
head gashed.
Ed. W1noox, back hurt.
Two or three of the injured are in q
precarious condition, but were still
alive at last reports.
The loss on the elevator and contents
aggregate 300, 900 on which there was
$7S, 600 insurance. Moore Wood Oarv-
ing machine Go. lost much valuable
machinery, the loss reaching $50, 900,
with an insurance of only $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-10-08
Rain Puts Out the Fires.

ST.. CLOUD, Mimi, Sept. 26.-Ihe
light rain, with promise of more,
seems to mean an end of the fires.
A REPORT CORRECTED.
PINE Cry, Mimi. Sept. 26.-It turns
out that the five people reported burned
in the forest fires all escaped. The fires
have cleared out much underbrush, and
to that extent saved the farmers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-10-08
FIREMEN N JJJRED,
Eighteen Fiiremen Fatally d Seri-2
ously Injured During 8 Dis
asterous Fire.
Elevator 9 and Wood Carving Co.'S
Buildings in MINI apolis are
Destroyed by Fire.

E MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. IA brisk and
clustering breeze was blowing this after
noon, and when at 2:2O o. look an alarm
called the department. to the corner Of
Ninth Avenue South and Third Street
it was evident there was work ahead
and work of the hardest kind. The fire
was in the five story brick building Of
the Moore Wood Carving Machine o..
and the inAammable nature of the goods
and stock caused rapid spread Of the
flames which quickly burst through the
windows and rolled rapidly up through
the building. Within five minutes the
fire burst through the roof and
the building was doomed. The fire.
men had to turn their attention to
adjoining property to prevent the
spread OF the flames. Elevator O stood
close behind the now blazing building
and the flames seized hold Of it in spite
of the many streams of water. Soon the
roof of the elevator was on fire, and al
though but fifteen minutes from the
start of the fire the whole building was
Quilted, and the firemen had barely es-
capped from it when the walls collapsed
The better to fight the fire in
elevator @, score of firemen
were on the roof Of the annex
UNCONSCIOUS OF THE DANGER
beneath them. There was sudden ex-
plosion. A great stream of fire burst
from the end, quickly followed by one
to the left of the men and through the
roof, and then on the right. The great
crowd was appalled, as dozen firemen
we're shut from view by the column of
flame and smoke that rolled up. The
momentary break showed that the men
were fighting for life in desperate at
tempt to get on their ladders which
were near together. The break assisted
them, but groan escaped from
the multitude as four men fell or
jumped from their narrow footing
Again the smoke arose and cleared, and
there, on the very ledge, stood the fire.
man apparently dazed, and not know
ing what to do. 'Slide on the hose!'
yelled the crowd. The man heard, and
grabbing the big hose at his feet, slid
down through the shooting flames and
reached the ground without dropping
The work of rescuing the firemen was
prompt from necessity. For time it
was thought the men had been dropped
into the flames. but all have since been
accounted for.
, 1891-11-21
THE SUGAR INDUSTRY.
COPIED from a Book in the Public Library of
Bordeaux.)

About 1897 they were but two varieties of
sugar cane in Louisiana, the Bengal cane and
the Otaheite cane. To-day, these two varie-
ties have both nearly disappeared, and have
given place to the red ribbon and purple va
riieties of Java, which have made the fortune
of Louisiana. This variety of cane was intro
duced in 1917 from Savannah, Ca, taken to
New Orleans by Mr.. j, j. Colron, who planted
them in his garden at Terre-aux- Boeufs. AS
they exhibited such a handsome appearance ;,
Coiron, in 1918, brought a small schooner load
of these n from Savannah, which were
planted on his plantation at st. Sophie, ten to
twelve leagues below New Orleans. From
these canes have come all of the Java red rib
bon canes which are generally cultivated to-day
in Louisiana. The red ribbon canes as also the
purple cane, which is but a degenerated variety
of the former, are the two best canes which
have been cultivated in Louisiana up to the
present time. This cane has made the for
tune of the Louisiana planters. 1t alone, and
it's purple variety, now remaln known-they
are suitable for the climate of Louisiana. The
Louisiana planters owe then a debt Of deep
gratitude to Mr.. Coiron, These facts are
taken from the memoir of Mr.. Avequin. an
American naturalist, on the introduction of
the sugar cane.-LouisianG Planter, 24tb Oct.
, 1891-11-21
R A M s.
ST. CROIx STATION.

New York, Nov. 18th.-It is reported in
London that a battle will soon be fought at
Rio Grande do Sui. There is a strong seces-
sion movement at Para, and General deFonseca
is raising money for the purchase of war ma
terials.
Paris news states that troops have been
ordered to the Pas de Calais, the scene of the
miners strike; 81, 400 workmen having struck.
It is stated that M. de Giers will shortly
visit Paris on a mission connected with a
Franco Russian Alliance.
The authors Of the rumours which caused
the panic on the Vienna Bourse are to be pro-
secuted.
Afre has occurred atSt. Louis, Missouri, doing
damage estimated at one million and a half
dollars.
London, Nov. lSth.-Sugar in stock on the
14th inst. was $1,000 tons. Last year $4,000
tons.
New York, Nov. 19th.-LOndon news
states that Prince George of Wales cOntin-
ues to improve, but his mother is so anxious
about him that she has cut short her visit
to Russia and is returning to England.
The French Ministers, replying to De-
putations, have promised to support the
measure now before the Senate which pro-
vides for the admittance duty free of OIL
seeds and Colonial and Foreign Sugars.
The Victorian Parliament has granted a
loan of .G6, 600, 900 for the construction Of
productive works.
A fire has::occurred at st. Pau, Minnesota,
causing damage estimated at nearly amil-
lion dollars.
St. Thomas, Nov. 19th.-The repairing
steamer "Grappler" finished the duplicate
cable between Trinidad and Demerara
yesterday, all West Indian Colonies are now
IN duplicate communication.
New York, Nov. 20th.-London news states
that the steamship Glider" ofthe LloydLine,
which was overdue, has reached Southampton.
The Lancet" says that Prince George of
Wales is suffering from typhoid fever, but the
weakness and nervous prostration are out
of proportion to the other symptoms, and
causes anxiety.
A Dublin paper states that a scheme is
in operation to draw young men into secret
societies which are accused by the Church
and banned by the law.
The Chamber Of Deputies yesterday dis
cussed the coal miners strike, and appointed
an arbitration committee. English and Ger
man agents are supplying coal in the affected
districts.
In the Senate M. Lacaur made a strong
attack on the new French Tariff.
It is rerortcd that the Junta at Rio Grande
, 1891-11-21
FOR SALE.

0pHE following properties in
@ Christiansted are hereby offered
for sale, say:
No. a. Queens Cross Street, known
as Phipps' Lumber yard.
No. 44B. Alb. & Ca. Kings Street,
at present occupied by A.. Stephens
Esqr.
No. 24A.B.C Hospital Street, late
ly occupied by Miss Cathrine
Warrington.
No. SIC. Company Street, lately
occupied by Mrs. Arabella Murphy.
For particulars apply to
Lawyer A. E.
, 1891-11-21
Translation
Publication

PURSUANT to 8 2 Of Charter of
. Foundation for merchant WILL
HELM SMIDTS legacy for assisting
poor persons in st. Croix, most gra-
ciously sanctioned under date of 26th
July 1886, it is hereby brought to
public notice that a balance Of inter
est amounting to $83.73 will be on
hand for distribution the LIST January
1892.
q. Applications containing requisite
information and duly certified to be
forwarded to the Government Of the
Danish West India Islands within
the 23rd December 1891.
Government 6ecretary's Office st Croix the
goth November 1891.
LIMPRICHT.
, 1891-11-21
CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Nov. 19th-Per schnr. MARY from st.
Thomas-Florenc Ogaard, Theresa acruse.
Nov. 19th-Per schnr. ''Mary" for st.
ThOmas-Judge Schellerup, wife, 3..children
& servant, Mrs Whitehead, Jean Hansen,
Eliza Lindsay & servant.
FREDERIKSTED 18th Nov.
The s. s. Bermuda arrived here yester-
day morning from St. Kits, took a mail and
2passengers-Msrs. Christensen & Oxholm,
and proceeded to Philadelphia.
Nov. 19th-Per schnr. "Atlantic" from St.
Thomas-Sarah James & child, Miss E. White
head
Major Moore informs us that the delegates
from Barbados to Washington are on the
Bermuda"
, 1891-11-21
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Bekjendtgjoxelse

HENHOLD til den under 26de
JUL 1886 Allerh0iest confirmerede
Iundats for Grosserer WILHELM
SMIDTS Observation-Disclosures for
Tr@ngende paa st. Croix - bringes
Diet herved til offentlig Kundskab, at
der den 1ste Januar 1892 vii v9re ct
Rentebel0b af$83.73 til Uddeling.
Andragender indeholdende de for
n6dne og beh6rigt konstaterede OPP
lysninger vile v@re at indsende til
Gouvernementet for de dansk vestin-
diske Ger linden 23de December 1891.
Gouvernements Secretariatet, St. Croix, den
20de November 1891.
TIMPRICHT.
, 1891-11-21

do Sui have discarded the flag of the Brazilian
Republic.
New York, November Goth
Flour, st. Lawren ce, pr. brl. 1926
deal, best brandy wine, per. brl. $40
Heavy Mess Pork, per brl. q
New Seasons Pork, per hrl 1O4
c,oo Crystals, per Ii. 81
"us" F. to &. r. per b 81
English Islands MoIasses not quoted.
Exchange New York and London 4.81
London November Goth
DemeTara CryS tails ~r cwt 49, OIL
Sugar : Muscovalo pr cwt 1891.
German Beet 80 14s 81
Demerara Rum pr gal. 2s I'd to Is 81.
Trinidad Cocoa pr xvi E3 Is. Oh.
COnsols, ex-intereSt IS
Bank ct Englan rate of discount 4 pr.
Liverpool Cotton, MiddIing upland D az
Three pr, c. Rentes in Paris 1920
, 1891-11-21

AAA AShAC 80 VIZ
Marty line lost his life yesterday in an heroic
attempt to save a woman who was walking on
thei rails. The cars were descending a rather
steep incline at the time, and the driver blew
his horn several times, but the female did not
seem to hear. The man accordingly went to.
the head of the engine, and, while hanging on
it with one hand, tried to lift up the woman
with the other, and to throw her on the road
side. In endeavouring to carry out his peri
lous plan the mans foot slipped, and both he
and the person whom he tried to rescue fell
under the cars and were crushed to death. 1t
was found that the drivers legs and ribs had
been broken, and there was a large ugly cash
in his head. The woman was less bruised and
cut about, but nevertheless had received in
ternal and external injuries which caused her
almost instantaneous death. The accident
happened almost midway between Marly-le-
Roi, near Versailles and Port-Marly.-DGiIy
Telegraph, Oct. rs.
They were, if we are to believe the "thin
sheet" directed towards reducing the import
ance Of the Franco-Russian entente. Russia
took France by the hand only with the object
of securing European peace, for France isolated
was uneasy, and a source of anxiety. Greed
from these anxieties, she now ceases to be an
O1OuOnu Va uAOdS1nObS " OOhO4 NhCA
Besides, the mutual inclinations of the two
nations were in he.direction of an understand
ing. care not the Russians the French of the
North?" The only possible points of friction
. between Italy and Russia are the Dardanelles
and Bulgaria. But the first of these is settled,
while "as for the Bulgarian question. there is
no ground at present for reopening it. The
Cars Government is limo hurry, and it will
avoid needlessly raising a question which would
disquiet Europe" Speaking generally, "never
has Russia done, or assisted or encouraged
anybody in doing anything Indicative of any
thing but good will towards Italy" We shall,
of course, have an official denial, but we ex-
pect that sentiments very much of this hnd
were expressed by NJ. de Giers, and that it
was agreed that their general drift should leak
out. Diplomatic secrets which it is to the IN
terest OF the Powers concerned to be known,
always 'transpire" Spectator
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-05-05
Laughter.

Laughter is positive sweetness of
life, but, like good coffee, it should be
well cleared of deleterions substance
before use. Ill will and malice and
the desire to wound are worse than
chicory. Between a laugh and gig
gle there is the width of the horizons.
1 could sit all day and listen to the
hearty and heartsome hal hal of a
lot of bright and jolly people, but
would rather be shot by a Winches-
ter rifle at short range than be forced
to stay within ear shot of couple Of
silly gossips. Cultivate that part Of
your nature that is quick to sec the
mirthful side of things, so shall you
be enabled to shed many of life's
troubles, as the plumage of the bird
sheds rain. But discourage all ten
denotes to seek your amusement at
the expense of another's feelings or
in aught that is impure. 1t was
Goethe who said, "'Tell me what a
man laughs at and 1 will read you
his character"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-05-05
MlscELLAMEous.
Growth hoftbeEpiscopalpiocese.

Bishop Peterkin gives the follow
ing interesting statistics OF the Dio-
cese in the past thirteen years since
he has enjoyed the honors and re-
sponsibilities of his station. At that
time there was but 1,2OO communi-
cants, there being now $500.
The number of churches has in
creased from 20 to 60, and in con-
trast to the parsonages at that time
we now have II. The Sunday school
membership has incre ased from 900
to $500, and the number of clergy
from 13 to %. During the IS years
there has been an Episcopal residence
built at Parkersburg, a school and
hospital in this valley that represents
some 5000, 900. The annual contri-
buttons nave increased from the S8,-
900 of thirteen years ago to over
$4,000. Some eight new churches
are rapidly approaching completion.
During his bishopric, Bishop Peter
kin has confirmed about 2,40O.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-05-05

ADVICE THAT IS Coon. aim at
cheerfulness without Ievity.
Never to show levity when people
are engaged in worship.
Frequently to review your conduct
and note your feelings.
To say as little as possible Of your
self and those who are near you.
Not to affect to be witty, or jest SO
as to hurt the feelings of another.
Never to court the favor Of the
rich by aattering their yanisies or
their riches.
Never to think worse Of another on
account of his differing from you in
political and religious subjects.
Never ridicule sacred things or
what others may esteem as uch.how-
ever absurd they may appear to you.
To speak with calmness and delib-
Grafton on all occasions, especially Of
circumstances which tend to frritate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-05-05
PoETIcAL.
Consolation.
There's another land and better

There's another land and better
We are told,
Where the slave shakes off his fetters,
And where worth is never debtor
Unto gold.
Thither often are we turning
Weary eyes,
Aud oNv heavy hearts axe SeaSNiNg>
Night and day are thrObbing, burning,
R0rILskllaz.
There that foolish superstition,
Pride of birth,
Finds its sudden demolition,
And our beings 1naI mission
Is OF worth.
There the insolence of power
Falls awav,
And the proudest soul must cover
For the spirit takes no power
From the clay.
Common lives have wondrous spieudor
In that light.
For the spirit meek and tender
Puts to shame the kings defender
shorn of might.
Natures touched with fres sersphic
Shed their care,
And no peece-girt islands sapphic
Far from frctful toll and traffic,
Dream and dare.
Laws through years of wrong descended
There are changed;
Customs with injustice blended,
Creeds for centuries defended,
Rearrauged.
Heaven has solace without measure
You and
Should not dream of earthly pleasure,
But should think about our treasure,
In the sky,
LGeorge Horton in Oaicdqo Herald.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-05-05

TAcr.-Some men have tact in iif-
ferent degrees; while others are
wanting in it altogether. i Is the
outcome of intellectual and Of tenn
peramentaI qualifications, and implies
the possession Of clear perceptions
quick imagination and delicate seasi-
biIities. It is these that give the
tactful person his subtle intuition Of
another s mental processes and modes
of feeling, and IN the same moment
show exactly the right method Of
action.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-05-05
From Ocean to Ocean.

Over thirty-two years ago, Mr.. Alfred Speer,
of Passaic, imported from the banks of the
Donra, in Portugal. few of the Port Grape
vines. aud commenced careful experiments for
the purpose of producing . first-clRss Amerl-
can Port, both termented and unfermeuted.-
He has been emlnently successful, and now
Speer's wine and unfermented juice Is known
from ocean to ocean. and endorsed by the best
medical talent in the world as the best now
produced for the use of invalids. For sale by
druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1891-05-05
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