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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
The Reporter Got Onto 1t.

Dies MONIES, Ia, July ga we'll
laid plan to kill the cashier of the Amer
lean Savings Bank and to rob the vault
of $500, 600, was discovered and frus-
trated today. The robbery was arranged
to take place next Monday at 500 a. NJ,
the heur at which the vault is opened
by Cashier Elliott. The scheme was for
one man to engage the cashier in con-
versation and for another to enter by
the side door and slip up behind and
sandbag, or stab him if necessary, while
third fellow took the rolls of money
from the vaults.
Two OF the accused, James Demmett.
colored tough, and Sam Cooper, a
real estate dealer, were from Des
Moines. and the third is professional
thief from Kansas City. Cooper and
Demmett are under arrest. A local
newspaper man got on to the scheme by
pretending to be tough from Missouri.
Demmett has confessed his part of the
intended robbery. Cooper is playing
the insane dodge. The hearing has
been set for nj xt Thursday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
A Murder and Suicide.

BROOKLYN, July 25.-A telegram was
received tonight at police headquarters
from Corona, Long Island, stating that
Henry Nelson, of II Coles street, had
committed suicide. The investigation
made by the authorities brought to light
in addition to the suicide most horri
BILE murder.
At house at $50 Union Street, lying
on the floor, was the body of Nelson s
wife, Jennie, fully dressed, with her
skull split open. The floor was smeared
with blood, and the body was in badly
decomposed state.
There were also found in the room scraps
of paper on which, Nelson had written
in disconnected way the information
that he had killed his wife in self de-
Tense. From the appearance of the
rooms desperate struggle must have
taken place before the woman was
killed,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
The Trouble Ended,

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 24.-The
darkest hour is just before the dawn.
The situation this morning looked to
those on the inside more dangerous than
at any time since the beginning of the
Brioeville agitation. This afternoon,
however, the committee met in the
rooms at the Lamour House, and in half
an hour the trouble was ended. Dennis
Leahey presented resolutions, which
were unanimously received. The reso-
buttons were presented to the Knoxville
committee Of citizens by them, and ap.
proved and signed. An audience was
then had with Governor Buchanan and
Attorney. General Pickle. The adop-
ton of these resolutions pledges the
miners to remain quiet until the legisla-
ture meets and passes the desired law.
The convicts will be removed to Brice-
vile and Coal Greek tomorrow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Crow Indians Run Over.

Sr. PAUL, July ga Pioneer Press
special from Billings, Mont, says:
EARLY this morning an east bound
Northern Pacific passenger train ran
over two men lying on the track about a
mile east The train was stopped and
the mangled remains of two Grow In
dams were picked up. They had been
to Billings Saturday with companion
and all three became intoxicated and
started for their camp five miles below
town. One of them managed to cross
the bridge over the Yellowston and told
the Waterman he was heap sick. but the
other two were lying on the track heap
sicker. Chief Bob Tail was sorryjto lose
two of his best bucks, but at once de-
manded indemnity from the Northern
Pacific agent
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Killed in the Collision.

SAUnT STE. MARIE, Mich, July 25.-
The Minnesota Iron 20. g steel steam
ship Moriska collided with the schooner
Helena, in tow of tie steam barge
Havana at 10 o'clock this morning at
Black Hole. The Helena was up bound,
laden with 600 tons of soft coal for Lake
Linden. The Moriska was down bound,
laden with 10000 tons of iron ore. Cor
rect signals were given by both the
Moriska and the Havana but the
suction from the passenger steamer Jay
Gould sheered the Helena to port.
The Moriska, which which was under
check, struck her on the stem and cut
her clean back to the cot head. She is
in twenty feet of water. The Helena is
owned by George P. Mackay, of Cleve'
land, and is valued at about $3.50, 600
The Moriska is not seriously damaged
and proceeded on her trip. A Finlander
sailor named Matti, on the Helena, was
killed. His body was brought here by
the Havana.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
A Sad Caae.

HOPE, July 26.-The Hope Pioneer
says: MIR. 81. Bemis was brought to our
CITY last Saturday before the board of
insanity to be adjudged by that body.
It seems that q few days before he had
begun to develop symptoms of insanity,
and on Friday last became quite insan
and almost unmanageable. He eluded
his watchers upon the afternoon of that
day, and before he could again be Sc
cured, ran almost five miles. During
the night of Friday, after he had appar-
emily quieted down and had gone to
bed, in one of his wild moods he very
nearly choked Mrs. Bemis, his wife, to
death before assistance came upon the
scene. By delay. having to wait upon
the necessary papers to arrive from
Sherbrooke, he was obliged to be de-
tanned here over Sunday.
While here the symptoms of insanity
developed into worse features and he
had to be guarded night aud day. On
Saturday night, short time before II
o'clock, he escaped the vigilance of his
watchers and escaped through the win.
dow of the little house beside the Mel
son House, where he was being kept
and, although only some two or three
minutes had elapsed from the time of
his going out of the window
until the watchers were on the
spot yet all trace of his where
abouts was lost. The alarm was imme-
diatelv given to the townspeople who
turned out almost to the man, in search
of him. The poor fellow escaped with
nothing on but his night shirt and socks,
and as the night was extremely chilly
and cold he mustha suffered severely.
The search for him was continued in all
directions throughout the night. but
not until about 10 a. clock Sunday morn
ing was his whereabouts known, when a
gentleman drove into town about 10
O'Clock with the information that he had
stopped at about o'clock that morning
at the residence of John Hovis, about
twelve or fourteen miles south of town.
He was Immediately sent for and
brought back, and the necessary papers
having arrived from,Sherbrooke Sunday
evening, he was taken to jamestown on
Monday by way of Clifford, under the
care of Deputy Sheriff Warrey and Ben
Baden. The affair is q very sad one,
and the family, which consists of wife
and three children, have the sympathy
of the entire community. We under
stand that brother of Mr.. Bemis, liv-
ing in Griggs County, is likewise af-
ficted, and was examined by the board
Of insanity of that county only few
days since, and, likewise sent to the
Jamestown asylum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06

stack died in few minutes from
the effects of the bullet shot wound.
The pistol ball had glanced around bis
head. Conway's were from Mayyne
originally but came to Bourbon eigh-
teen months ago from T. G. Heggin's
farm near Cynthian. They were Or
derby citizens and we're held in high es.
teen. Craig said he had killed seven
persons and intended to kill
that whole family. He is known
to have killed his mother-in
law. He has always been known as a
desperate fellow and was brother oil
Charles Craig, now under sentence oil
death at Cincinnati.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Northern Pacific Crops.

JAMESTOWN, N. D., July 26.-The fol-
lowing report of weather and crops was
received today by Superintendent Nc
Cabe of the Dakota Division of the
Northern Pacific:
Carrington-C Crops looking splendid
ly; weather every way favorable during
past week; rye and barley harvest be
gins next week.
New Rockford-Crops of all kinds do
ing splendidly; grain heading out and 8
large yield is assured if we do not gel
hail.
Lisbon-Crops of all kinds continue
to look we'll in this vicinity; no dam age
by wind or hail so far. and plenty Of
rain which is just what is needed fol
late sown grain; barley can be harvested
next week, wheat soon after.
LaMoure-Crop prospects still bright
no hail or frost; wheat filling out in fine
shape.
Valley City-Crops in this vicinity
looking well no hail since last report;
need more warm weather.
Menoken-Crops looking good; no
hail.
Steele-Weather during past week
has been favorable to growing crop; not
much rain and no damage from hail.
Oriska-Grain not damaged by hail
is doing WE'LL considerable grain al.
ready headed out; cool weather how're
ported considerable late wheat; almost
cool enough for frost last eve.
Casselton.-Weather favorable; crops
of all kinds doing we'll.
Sterling Crops are ripening rapidly
farmers will commence cutting about
thetenth or fifteenth of August; weather
favorable; light moisture.
Sanborn-All kinds of grain in splen-
did condition and weather very favor
able.
Cooperstown-Weather all that could
be asked for, and all crops looking fine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Land Office Decisions.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 24.-The
secretary of the interior today affirmed
the decision of the commissioner of the
general land Office in the case of Fred.
erick Patterson, V. 8. Elliott and 8.
Dresser of the Mitchell land district,
dismissing the protest of Patterson and
allowing the pre- emption filing Of
Dresser. The secretary denied the
motion of Carrie B. Blake asking to
have the entry of Fred W. Canmann re-
instated and patent issued to him in
the Mitchell district.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Fool at Il Picnic,

WHEELING, W. Va, July ga dis
tress1ng shooting ARRAY occurred at a
picnic few miles east OF this city at S
p. m. today, by which Miss Sarah Nc
Gowan was killed and Miss Kate Kin
ney and George Wetsell seriously
wounded. While the picnicers were en-
joying the music of the Mandolin Club,
Andrew Height came up with shotgun
and Joseph Foley took it from him; at
the same time asking if it was loaded.
Height said it was not and Fahey
pointed it toward the crowd and
snapped it. The gun was discharged
and Miss MCGOWAN caught most of the
contents in her face and died in ten
minutes. Wetsell will lose one of his
eyes and his face was badly torn and
Miss Kinney was wounded in the hip.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
A Brutal Murder.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July &c Near
Paris this morning tramp attacked a
farmers family and attempted to muir
der all of them. The farmer and wife
were killed and one son fatally and
another son dangerously wounded. The
murderer was only beaten off by neigh
bors coming up, from one of whom he
received fatal shot. Five miles from
Paris lived Nathan s. Conway, 81 years
old, his wife, about the same age, their
sons Charley and William, 33 and % re-
spectively. Williams wife and
three children and two nieces,
Miss Florence and Lucie Deager.
As they were all sitting on the verandah
this morning, negro named Craig, who
had no fixed home, came up and asked
for drink of water. It was given to
him, whereupon he lifted rusty scythe
blade and asked if it was not a good
knife. Charley Conway nodded assent,
and the negro, throwing down the cup
of water, struck him with the knife,
splitting his skull. The rest of the fam
lily ran into the house. Craig continued
to hack the young man until he thought
him dead. He then attacked the father,
who had returned, and killed
him; then the mother coming
up had her head split open and
instantly died. After the negro had in
sanely hacked her body in dozen places
he attacked William Conway, cutting
him in the head and body. He had
struck Conway to the ground when G.
w. Barley, neighbor, attracted by the
screams came up and shot Craig twice
with buckshot. This seemed to have no
effect, but other neighbors had came up
and a young man shot Craig with a pis-
tol. Craig ran and falling beside q hay
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Was 1t q Warming?

GREENvnnE, Pa, July 26.-This
morning while Rev. J. O. Sculler was
delivering his sermon in the United
Presbyterian Church, sudden storm
arose and the high steeple was struck
and badly shattered by a thunder bolt.
There were over 300 people in the
church at the time, and panic followed
that was only quelled by the pastor and
other cool heads demanding that no
rush be made for the door. Many Of
the women screamed and tainted when
binding fash was followed by the
breaking OF the steeple, but out
side of several slight shocks, no one was
injured The congregation joined in q
prayer of thanksgiving for their marvel
ioue escape. and were dismissed with
fremHIous benediction.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Bad Man to Keep,

CooPERsTowN, N. D., July 26.-John
@. Hanson and his father, Ed Hanson,
are wanted, charged with stealing stock.
John @. and the stock got out of the
state for the state of Washington. Ed
was caught at jamestown, and The
Courier says: 1T is reported that Han
son, after being arrested at Jamestown,
escaped from the sheriff, but was recap
tured in the city of Jamestown, after
which the sheriff wended his way to-
ward Cooperstown with his "bird,' and
everything went all right until they
reached the residence of Richard Lar
son, when the sheriff went out to water
the horse, which he did, but while the
sheriff was taking drink out of the
bucket Hanson got tired of waiting and
drove away with the sheriffs team
leaving the sheriff to drink or walk as
he pleased. The team was subsequently
found at Sinclair's place, near Bald Hill,
tied to building but Hanson has not
been heard from up to the present time.
When he left the sheriff he had chain
on his leg with ten-pound ball at the
end of it. Several parties, together
with tn sheriff, are hunting after the
escaped prisoner, and he will, no doubt,
be recaptured. The action of the pris-
oner in trying to evade the law will
make it all the harder for him when he
does appear in court
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
LATEST CONVERSATIONS.

Bar silver 81.
Ex-Speaker Reed has left London for
home.
The czar will banquet the officers of
the French squadron.
Philip Brooks will be consecrated
bishop of Massachusetts Oct. IA.
The United States of Columbia will
send typical orchestra to the Worlds
Fair.
Bathers at Ocean Grove must wear
something" is the order of the author
tiles.
The ex-emperor, Dom Pedro, of Bra.
iii. is recovering from his recent sick
ness.
Tuberculosis among Sussex County,
N. j., COWS has caused considerable
alarm.
The house of commons has appropri.
ated 100000 for the relief of the suffer.
ing poor in Ireland.
George Froboese, of Chicago, tried to
kill his daughter-in law, and then su.
icided. No cause known.
The American Catholic bishops will
formally and unitedly thank the pope
for his action in the Cahensly matter.
Governor Merriam has pardoned E..
@. DeVinne of The st. Paul Sun, who
was sentenced for libelling Deputy
Warden Lemon of Saltwater.
The government holds that the tin
plate industry beng new the st. Louis
stamping works may import skilled tin
plate workers.
Conductor Parros, Engineer Ardell,
Express Messenger Colt and all I'M
known tramp were killed by a collision
near Carlisle, Col.
The Columbia Oil Co., of Chicago,
with branches at Memphis and Waton-
ma. has collapsed. Assets, one million !;
liabilities, half a million.
W. L. Chilcott arrested for selling
liquor at Devils Lake during the en-
campment skipped out but was CAP
tured at Minot and brought back.
Vice President Prescott of the North
ern Pacific is reported by The New
York Journal of Finance as saying his
road needed 1000 new cars and forty
LaOI0 1OCOuOLlVGS W mONC Cu0 crops.
McAullffe and Tibbans tried to ar.
range for a fight before the Granite
Club of Hoboken, but Tibbans insisted
on finish fight instead of fifteen
rounds, and the matter fell through.
At West Point, Neb., the city en-
gineer filed up creek and made no
provision for carrying off the water
The rains came and the floods descended
and the city was almost washed away.
Postmaster General Wanamaker is in
a quandry. He has made up the copy
for the postal subsidy adver-
tisement and finds it will cost $500
to publish it in the papers required by
law. No provision was made for adver-
Using the routes, and tie only appro.
priation made for all kinds of adyertis.
ing by the department. is $4,000
Mrs. Mark Hopkins Searles, wife
of Edward F. .Searles, the New
York architect, and widow of the mill.
ionaire, Mark Hopkins, of the Pacific
slope, died at her mansion at Methuen,
Mass, as result of an attack of Ia
grippe. Her first husband left an estate
valued at $50 900. 900, and Mrs. Searles
wealth is estimated at $40 $1,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Quiet at Steelron.

HARRISBURG, Pa, July 25.-There is
no change in the situation at Steelton.
Thus far there has been no conference
between the strikers and the steel COM
pany management. At least 800 are at
work, but the other 5000 are ouiet and
determined. They will never return
until the amalgamated scale is signed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
John Brown Lyncbed.

JACKSON, Tenn, July 26.-John
Brown, negro, who shot and MORALLY
wounded John Gardner, an Illinois Gen.
trail switohman, last evening, was taken
from Jail at - o'clock last night by 500
masked men armed with Winchesters
and hanged to tree in the court house
yard. This is the second lynching in
jackson since the war,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Attempt on Madame Carnot,s Life

PARIS. July 25.-It became known
today that an attempt had been made to
assassinate Madame Carnot, wife of the
president of the republic In internal
machine was exploded at Madame Car
not's apartments in the palace, but she
escaped injury. ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
They Arc Now Submissive.

MAUoH CHUNK, Pa. July 26.-The
prisoners in the Camden county Jail
went on strike and refused to clean the
Jail any longer. They were all locked
up in solitary confinement and given
bread and water for thirty-six hours.
They then surrendered. The Jail will
be cleaned hereafter as usual.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
A Long Disagreement.

COLUMBUS. O., July 24.-The jury in
the Elliott murder case retired ut 10
O'Clock without having reached YER
dict. They have had the case under
consideration since 100 clock Thursday.
The best information to be gained from
the jury room is that the jury stands
ten for murder in the first degree, and
two for the second degree.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
A Big Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, July "a. - The i'm
mense cotton and woollen mill of Camp.
bell & Elliott, at Washington Avenue
and Twelfth Street, was completely
burned tonight. The loes is estimated
at between 100000 and S75O,OOO, and
it is believed is covered by insurance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Gasoline Stove Accident i.

ANN ARBoR. Mich, July 25.-Mary
Bauer, servant in the home of Charles
". Vogel, was lighting gasoline stove
last night when the gasoline ran over
and caught fire. Mrs. Vogel and girl
were fatally burned. Vogei, who ran to
the assistance of the women, was badly
burned about the hands,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
An Exyptian Naturalization.

CA1Ro. July "a. The amount Of dam
age done to the AbDin palace winch
WAS partly destroyed by fire Yesterday,
Is estimated ct $150, 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
The RlIiest Murder jury.

COLUMBIA, O., July s5.-The jury in
the Elliott murder case has taken a re-.
cess till Monday morning when cousid-
GRAFTON of the case will be resumed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
The German Got There.

BERLM, July 25.-The wrestler Carl
Abs today defeated Tom Cannon the
American wrestler. for championships
of the world.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06
Fitzsinnons-H.ll Aftern.,b.

ST. Paul, July 24-The fight between
f1tzsimmons and Hall at New Orleans
has been dropped, it being impossible
TO come to any agreement as to time or
purse. The men at first wonld NOT fieht
in December for purse of 40 nm. and
today Hall Kicked on Che mrs. for 4
fight within fifteen DAYS. saving he
wanted to wait till Deceml,er. - the
whole affair is of Z z, -
uAsoA COUNTY WANTS ,nM
Grand Rapids, MINI, sports offer
wv, oW 70 have the fight "a Ifasca
county. s. z
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-08-06

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-07-05

A pois gown that is to be worn, however,
right here upon our own Fifth avenue. has
charming, fancy corset OF plain gray
lady's cloth, fashioned in way that can
only be understood when one gaZes upon
the picture. The sleeves and front OF the
skirt are of plain gray lady's cloth, and a
vankyke in steel cord outlines the corselet.
| Upon the cuffs white cord is applIqued. and
the high bodice and side cuttings are also
appliqued in the same fashion.
An opera mantle of reseda plush, lined
throughout with apricot silk was drawn
about the shoulders of Saratoga belle who
sat upon the steps of the Grand Union on q
cool evening last week.
Hondsome jeweled embroidery was put
on in an enormous V front and back, and
epaulettes of the same embroidery fell far
over the shoulders and down the full folds
which took the place Of sleeves. The
Medici collar was so very high, and so
stiffiy bedecked with jewels and ornaments
that the fair wearer rested her head Ian
guidly agaist il, finding full support for
her tired neck and weary brain.
Above the green and gold embroidery,
which set off the reseda plush so exquisitely,
was a large coil of cows tail red hair,
twisted and curled and knotted until il
seemed like huge mass OF spun gold on
! top OF the wearer'S head.
Very pretty, indeed, these mantles are,
and very becoming to almost anyone, for
they make tall woman look graceful, and
short one appear tall by giving length to
her waist and dignity to her neck.
Dress collars are worD either very, very
high or they are not worn at all. There is
really no medium. OF the high ones, the
lowest are two inches. The highes are nine
inches in the back. and as high in front as
a woman's chin will permit.
THE DRESSES THAT HAVE NO COLLARS
at all are cut round IN the neck and fin
ished with according or are made slightly V
shaped front and back. The latter style is
very becoming TO ladies with full threats
and graceful necks. And the round finish
with cording looks well upon young girls
who have fair white skins.
AS finish to the very high collars, chiffon
is used upon gowns and wraps, nantes and
cloaks The chiffon is gathered so closely
that it makes little thick pufling, and
flares over the edge of the collar, setting off
the hair. neck and skin in the most becom-
ing manner.
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