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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
It'd Bits From the Forks.

GRAND FORKS, N. D., Jan. 1O.-Mr.
and Mrs. E. W. Prouty gave delight.
full entertainment to some fifty of their
friends last evening at their beautiful
home on Reeves avenue, which has re-
Gently been remodeled and refurnished.
The rooms were beautifully decorated
and brilliantly lighted for this occasion.
Next week Mr.. and Mrs. Prouty will
close their beautiful residence and take
their departure for the East, where they
sojourn for three or four months, much
to the regret of many warm friends.
Professor Hodge, director of the mus.
ical conservatory, has received from
Philadelphia the nucleus of a fine mus.
ical library. This fine collection is Sc
cured through special arrangements
with Mr.. Thomas Proper of Philadel-
phia. They will be the property of the
state university.
The Conservatory of Music have a
rich treat in store for the citizens Of
Grand Forks in the securing of Lewis
Browne, to be assisted by Miss Mckay
of Minneapolis, who will give musical
recital at the Presbyterian church on
next Tuesday evening.
United States Attorney Camp caused
the dismissal Of the perjury case against
Simon Mears and John Ferguson, on
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

ToLsTo1 may be an adept at the
study OF human character, but he
does not seem, just the same, to have
a very recent edition of political econ
omy. The Russian Government has
been considering the plan of having
the peasants, who are now suffering
from starvation, employed on certain
needed branches of railroad which it
is proposed to build. Tolstoi, how
ever, is opposed to this, as he says
the completion of such roads would
deprive the peasants of their only &C.
cupation in winter, when field work
being impossible, by acting as carriers,
they earn sufficient to procure food
for themselves and their horses. The
introduction of machinery and the
Development of a country in their
initial stages always work hardship
until the laborers have adjusted them
selves to the new conditions, but in
the end, and an immediate end it
usually is, too, both the, nation and
the working people are benefited.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
How He Won Il Bride.

GRAND FORKS, N. D., Jan. TO-
About year ago Rabbi Popperminter
arrived here to take charge Of the con.
gregation of the sons of Israel He left
his wife and children behind in Russia
Shortly after his coming here he re
ceived word of his wlfe's death, and the
rabbi was in quandery as to how he
could arrange for the safe transporta-
ton of his little ones. He opened cor
respondence with young lady in his
native village, the result being that she
left Russia as his bride-elect, accom-
panied by the children, and yesterday a
telegram was received announcing their
safe arrival III New York. They are ex
pected here Monday, and the rabbi has
every thing arranged for the reception
of his bride and children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
A NOVEL GA ME,
Queer Cana Played in English
Railway Carriages.

A Queer Cana Played in English
Railway Carriages.
A British traveller testifes to the in
vention OF a new game which he en-
countered in one OF the home railways.
He was alone in first class-carriaee,
when two young gentlemen and three
youngwomen entered. He soon CLEAN
ed from their conversation that they
intended to leave a parcel at acerta,n
station. He thought that it would be
civil to tell them they had already
passed it. He was thanked, and one
Of the gentleman made a pencil mark
on his cuff. Soon one of the young
women asked the time, and, none of
the party having watch, they began
to guess, when the single traveller
kindly told them. Again a mark was
made on a cuff. The party displayed
such ignorance of the route that sew
eral times out OF pure kindness this
gentleman volunteered timely intor-
nation. At each time his courtesy was
followed by mark on his cuff. Pres
emily they divided some money he.
tween them and left the train. Some
time after that the traveller learned
that he was victim OF game called
"Lure." The players take turns To
start q conversation entirely among
themselves, with a view OF including q
stranger to break into it unasked
1.-THE lure succeeds, the starter scores
one against each of the others, the
latter, il he fails, scoring against him
The point, of course, can be any SIM
agreed upon. If the person Muredn
gives a wrong answer, the starter il
paid double. All players are bound
to support the starter. A
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
Payments For Injuries,

PARK RIVER. Jan. 1O.-The Gazette
Witness says: A special Srain came up
on Tuesday, bearing the officials of the
Great Northern to make settlement
with the passengers injured in the re.
cent railroad accident. The party con-
sisted OF Hon. W. E. Dodge, of Fargo,
general counsel for the company; DR..
Murphy of st. Paul; General claim
Agent Yale, of st. Paul. Satisfactory
settlements were made between the
company and Benom Stifonson, who
gets 5000; Ohristen Olson, who gets
$1,000; and James Mcdonald who gets
$400. In addition to these awards all
their expenses are paid to the time they
are able to go home. William Flanni-
gan, the young man so badly burned.
refused settlement in the meantime.
All the patients are reported to be doing
as we'll as can be expected, and much
better than was at one time thought p D..
sible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
Fired Out Bodily.

ST.. PAUL, Jan. 7.-Gates A. johnson,
for eight years building inspector of St.
Paul, was carried out of his Office at
1856 p. m. today in the arms of Chief
of Police Clark and E. O. Starkey took
possession as building inspector, all of
which proceeding, as stated, was by
direct order of Mayor Smith. During
the day Chief Justice Gilfllan issued a
writ Of quo warranto returnable at 9:SC
a. m. Friday, Jan 18th, and it was at
on.e served upon Starkey. Starkey was
this week elected to the office in which
johnson claimed he had two years yet
to serve.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

trial before United States Commissioner
Oarothers, because ]. r Karin who
instituted the charge which caused their
arrest did not appear.
Inspector General George 81. Walsh
inspected the Willis A. German Post
No. 6 last evening, after which there was
q public installation of officers for the
ensuing year.
SPECIAL efforts are being made to re-
organize the Young Mems Christian
association in this CITY, which two years
ago became disorganized because of mis-.
management and lack of patronage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

SECRETARY ELKlNs has three boys.
They are all intense Democrats. Dur
ing the campaign Of 1884, when their
father was the principal figure in the
management OF Mr.. Blaine's campaign.
spending day and night at headquar-
tiers, his visits to bis home were not
numerous and he was always greeted
by the little fellows with cheers for
Cleveland.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
Big Blaze In Jersey.

JERSEY CRY, N. Y, Jan. 1O.-A fire
at midnight destroyed Charles s.
Turst's dry goods establishment, No. 50
Newark avenue. The loss is 1925, 900,
of which 100000 is on the stock. Cleri.
hew's establishment is also wiped out,
involving loss of $4,000 The flames
soon reached the four large stories
known as The Boston, consisting OF
four four story brick buildings.
These building are on fire at
70 80 o'clock and the tenants are
fleeing for their lives. The Olmstead
building caught fire. The damage is
$12. 900, mainly by water. Furst esti.
mates his loss at $3.50, 900; insured for
half.
Most of the people who fed from "The
Boston" took refuge in a neighboring
building, while about score of them
sought shelter in the main hall of the
city hall.
ONE IN MISSOURI.
KANSAS CITY, Jan. "a special from
Columbus, Mo-. says: The main build
ing of the state university of
Missouri burned tonight, causing a
loss of 100000. One of the literary
societies of the university had arranged
to give an entertainment in the chapel
and the audience had assembled when
the smell of smoke attracted their atten.
ton. An investigation discovered the
tact that the fire had started in the
library, directly above the chapel, and
was burning turiously. The audience
dispersed, while the students did all
they could to subdue the flames and
save the contents of the building. The
village department could not cope with
the fumes and confined their efforts to
saving the adjoining buildings
in which they were successful. The
main building was completely de-
stroyed and only small portion of the
contents were saved. The loss is $780,
600 and insurance $3.50, 1000.
The entire library, consisting of 40, 600
volumes, were wholly destroyed. It
was insured for $4,000. The building
contained all of the recitation
rooms, chapel and large auditorium,
besides the library. The main part of
the building was constructed in i845 at
cost of 100000 Two large wings
had been added in the last ten years at
an additional cost of 5000, 900.
A meeting of the board of directors
has been called for Monday to discuss
the disaster and arranged for the reg
ular continuance of the university Is
work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
BROTHER WATKINS OF the medical

BROTHER WATKINS OF the medical
profession has taken a photograph Of
the grip microbe, which he declares IS
OF a white color and covered with
bristles. 1t doec business with the
blood rather than the mucous men,
brane, and gives people a pain by
means OF keeping in rapid motion.
The drug that will put an end to per-
nicious activity of the germ appears
to be far more elusive than the germ
itself.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

The historic ''Treaty Elm," under
which William Penn made his ALI
ances with the Indians, was blown
down in 1910, and in 1927 a monu-
ment was erected to mark the spot.
This memorial, long since forgotten,
was recently hunted up by a Phila-
delphia reporter, who found it, dill
apidated and defaced, in an aban.
doned lumber-yard at Kenslngton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
HIGHLAND COUNTY,

Lidgerwood: The Broadaxe has com.
pleted it's fourth year. The business
of the Lidgerwood postofioe for the
quarter just ended, shows large in
crease over any preceding quarter since
the establishment of the ofi3e. This is
sure indication that the business con-
dition of the town is better than it has
been at any time in the past.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

ST. PAUL'S new auditorium will seat
all the gentlemen whom Milwaukee
and Kansas City may designate as
distinguished delegates to the next
national Democratic convention.
They shall be provided with front
seats, too, and, as distanced but re-
spected rivals, shall be shown every
consideration that courtesy suggests.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

NATHANIEL HOLLAND, of Barre, Me-,
though IS years old, is one OF the
most active men in the hay field in all
the neighborhood. He has swung a
scythe since he was - years old, and
whenever the hay is ready for cutting
he takes the leading swath.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

CHICAGO is about to adopt double
decked street cars. The advantage Of
two decks was demonstrated by the
leading citizens OF the town while en-
gagged in their regular vocation OF
poker. There's really millions in it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

AN UNDERGROUND electric wire street
car line in a suburb OF Chicago has
been forced to put the wire overhead.
That is the only way that has been
made success as yet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

LoNGFELLow's home in Cambridge,
with it's lilac hedge, it's elms, and it's
superb view across the meadows to
the Charles, is tenanted now by the
poets daughter, Miss Alice Longfellow
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

Two men engaged in what appear
ed to be a surreptitious survey OF San
Francisco harbor, have been arrested
on suspicion OF being Gillian spies.
They should be locked up until exist
ing differences are settled. Foreign
nations must not be permitted to OBJ
tain plans OF our elaborate coast de,
fences
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
What Does This Mean!

JAMESTOWN, N. D, Jan. s.-The
Alert says: 1t is rumored that sensa-
ton in state banking and financial cir
cles may be expected before long. If
so the averice of eastern people who are
credulous enough to believe that 10 per
cent. interest can be paid out of safe
legitimate banking operations will be
largely responsible for it,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
GRIGGs COUNTY.

Cooperstown: Halvor Halvorson came
pretty nearly roasting himself Friday
night. He went to bed with the tooth.
ache and pulled his cot close up to the
stove in Hammer & Condy's store, and
Halvor had not been asleep very long
before he was awakened to the fact that
his bedciothes were all ablaze. It re-
CURED some sharp hustling to get the
ire put out without setting the s6ore on
fire, but it was done and no harm re-.
suited unless Halvor was pretty badly
scared
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

ATHENS, Ga, is wideawake place.
A system OF electric fire alarm have
been established this year. In the
coming year new system OF water
works and new system ofstreet paw
ing are to be established. The intro
duction OF small factories OF many
kinds is to be encouraged there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
FOSTER COUNTY,

Darlington: r. s. Mcintyre has re.
oelved word that his father, who is a
resident of Wellington, Kan, was not
expected to live.... Benjamin Horton
was married to Miss Hannah II. CLARK
ut Muskegon, Mich. ...Jonn Hale give
the Darlington girls the slip and went
to Madison, Wis, where he was mar.
ried to Miss Addle Pease.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
kidnapped a Child.

MILTON, N. D., Jan. 1O.-The Globe
says: At noon yesterday the loud and
distressing cries of child attracted the
attention of the people who thronged
Millions principal thoroughfare. A
large powerful man was seen carrying q
little girl across oakland avenue, oppo.
site J. @. Marshalls law Office, followed
closely by woman. The child was
given to the woman and the horses
quickly united and driven east at a
rapid pace. The cries and struggles OF
the child in its vain effort to free itself
we're pitiful to behold. Upon investi.
cation it was found that the child was
the six.year-old daughter of s. 81.
Treseng, which a moment before was
playing with her little cousin at the
house of Halvor Treseng. The daring
kidnappers were none other than the
divorced wife of Severn Treseng, (the
mother of the .child) and her second
husband, Louis Chase, who lives near
Yang postoffice. Halvor Treseng
had just arrived home for
dinner when Chase burst in
through the door, picked up the child
by the arm and started out. HaIvor
turned quickly, and not knowing the
man, grabbed the other arm and babe
MN leave go. But Chase, determined
in his purpose, with the help of the
woman, pulled the harder, until Hal
vor, fearing that the pulling would
result in serious injury to the child, let
her go. Papers We're hurriedly made
out and Deputy Sheriff Mcdonald, &C..
companied by Severea Treseng, John
Campbell and J. Y. Marshall, started in
pursuit of the girl and her captors
They were overtaken at the residence of
D. A. Oakland, the chiId's grandfather.
Mrs. D. A. Oakland, with whom the
child had been staying prior to it's being
given into the care OF Aalvor Tresene,
in behalf of the father, and
the child was finally restored to his
care. Chase was arrested and arraiened
b:fore Justice Graham last evening. He
plead not guilty, and the case was post.
poned until Friday. The defendant
and his accomplices claim that it was
the father of the child who was doing
the kidnapping, intending to take the
little girl to Norway with him.
DEATH OF TREsENG.
Last evening at $50 Halvor Treseng
dropped dead at his home on Oakland
avenue. There are various theories as
to what was the direct cause of his death.
1t is claimed by some that heart disease
which he had been suffering from for
some time past was the cause. Others
claim that lie had been drinking very
hard recently, which affected his digest
i've organs and caused great misery. It
is saiu that he had taken rough on rats
to alleviate the pain. The first dose he
thought helped him, but the last,
which he took about 10 O'Clock yester-
day, proved fatal. A post norton will
be held. He leavss a wife and two
children
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
The Young Man win eBlow 1t In.

DECATUR. Ill, jap. John Riggs,
son of Thomas Riggs came to town to-
day and reported finding in his house
PAS, 900 in cash. It was hid away by
his father, Thomas Riggs, an old farmer
who died Wednesday in Long Greek
township, this county. He has for
many years been known as the stingiest
man In the county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
STEELE COUNTY,.

Hope: M. E. Coleman, from Armenia
N. D., came on Saturday last to relieve
Station Agent F. L Thurston, who is to
take MONTH lay-off for the purpose
of recuperating Will Patterson made
an ugly cash in his left wrist while
handling large knife. Married.
Meredith Parsons to Miss Carrie New
man
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

NATHANIEL LAIRD, OF Oswego, N. Y,
has recently cast his eighty-seventh
annual vote. He claims to be 100
years old.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
DICKEY COUNTY,

OAkes: At meeting of General
Burnside post the following comrades
were installed as officers for the ensuing
year: Commander, r. $. Angel; sen.
lor VICE com mander, W. b. Wrangnam;
junior vice-commander, John Ralrden;
surgeon, Z. W. Thompson; quarter
master, John Chamberlain . Married,
A. E. Glass TO Miss EN- ma Rsam,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
THE NORTHWEST.
A Summary Of Important Events
Of the Week in the North
western States.
Bank Receiver Appointed.

WASHINGTON. Jan. THE comp
troller of the currency today appointed
Lewis L. Lostetter, of Iroquoie, receiver
of the Huron National Bank, at Huron,
S. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
The 500 May Extend It's Line.

VALLEY CRY, N. D., Jan. THE in.
dications are that the 500 intends to ex-
tend its line north from this city in the
spring Right of-way agents are at
work IN this county, and it is said they
have already secured right-of-way to
within four miles of the Stutsman
County line.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

BARON FAvA, late United States
Minister to Washington, will not be
sent back to this country it is
aaid
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
GRAND FORKS COUNTY.

Marvel: News of the death of Gil.
bert K. Hogenson has been received.
Miss Lizzie Ryan of East Grand Forks
has been engaged to teach in the public
school,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21

YOUNG John A. Logan is known on
the turf as Mr.. Manning.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
WALSH COUNTY.

, Mimic: The jury in the case of the
STATE Vs. Ladd returned verdict Of as
sault to do bodily harm.
Grafton: At the regular meeting of
me u. A. 4 the following officers were
elected and were duly installed last
Saturday night: Com, r. Weagant;
gen. V; CON-. Wright Parkins; Jun. v.
C CoI Knox Tuft; Chap, d. Hoople;
C IN OF the Guard, Nels OliffRard;
officer ~; Of the Day, A. P. Qaist; Quarter
master, y. Southland. ;. Che following
Fought tickets for Canada over the
Northern Pacific last week: Mr..
ana 81 Mrs. Geo. Sampson, Mr.. and Mrs.
". Goulet, Raymond Goulet, W. A.
Bateman and wife, @. f. Wagner, +. a.
4agnon OF Cashel Hiram Giles, Nelson
Lalonde. Postmaster Browns term Of
Tour years has expired, but he still dis
tributes the mail, as his successor has
not yet been appointed. Mr.. Brown
expects to go into business in the city
as soon as he is relieved from the Office.
-; Rey. @. F. Greene was rounded
Dy MS Grafton friends in q very sub
stantlal manner last week. Among the
pounds were four pounds of silver dol.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
RAMSEY equity,

Devils Lake: Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Ref5l, son +. :. :. In suit brought
by Ira Vickery against Charles Budde,
to recover money alleged to be due for
wages, tried before Justice MoOlory
Thursday, the plaintiff failed to pro-
duce sufficient evidence to convince the
court Of the business of the claim, and
the case was accordingly dismissed. 80.
The News says: The ominous words,
Temperance Saloon" adorn the front
Of the building formerly occupied by
Parson otewart-faclng the depot.
There is no place in town that hangs
out the sign, Free Reading ROOM
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
NORTH DAKOTA,
The News From Over the State Con.
densed and Made interest,"
ing by Towna

EMMONS COUNTY,
Williamsport: Coyotes are reported
plentiful in all parts of the county,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-01-21
PEMBINA COUNTY.

Batbgate: School commenced again
Monday with all ION deck' except Miss
HallenDerg, who went home to Fargo,
N. d., on u visit, and is now i'll, SO the
doctor writes Mr.. Chapel, and will
perhaps not be- able to resume her work
Tor two weeks. =. The general store of
ID. j. Watt had d narrow escape from
being burned out, and the timely ar
rival OF the fire department prevented
serious cont1agratlon. -. "A young child
OF Nick Maugher's is dead Miss Ida
kenney. we'll known and popular
young lady, died at the residence of
her parents last week Married, Ell
mund Fobes to Miss Margaret Weeks
RANSOM COUNTY.
Lisbon: Last Friday morning some
one broke into the hall where the ladies
OF the W. R. O. had been serving supper
the previous night. and stole a couple of
turkeys, ham and quantity of pastry.
Ihe door was damaged and the lock
smashed Albert Risk, the popular
OPERATOR has been married to Mime
waukan lady 80 Last Friday morning
frozen snow caused the tra1a to Jump
the track about three miles west of Lis
oon. Two engines we're sent down
from Fargo and 1t was not until after
CLOCK the next day that the line was
cleared. The train left here about Z
O'CLOCK for Fargo and returned in the
afternoon about 8 O'Clock, but did not
attempt to go any further. Mrs. w.
q. Pannebaker died Wednesday morn
ing about 10 O'Clock of typhoid pneu-
mona. Mr.. and Mrs. Pannebaker we're
married last spring. when they went to
i've at Miapleton, returning to Lisbon
only few weeks ago. She leaves baby
poy one week old The bereayed hus-
oand has the hearty sympathy of the
entire community.
The Forrest City times., 1892-08-05
The Saitest of Salt Lakes, St. Louis Republic.

A lake with salt roof isn't frozen salt, and it isn't underground. On the contrary, this remarkable lake may be seen at any time during the year. fully exposed, being even at it's best when the sun is shining directly upon it. This wonderful body of water is one of the saltest of salt lakes, and is situated near Obdorak, Siberia. The lake is nine miles wide and seventeen long, and within the memory of man was not en- tirely roofed over by the salt deposit. Originally evaporation played the most prominent part in coating the lake over with salt, but at the present time the salt springs which surround it are add ing fast to the thickness of the cust.
 In the long ago rapid evaporation of the lakes waters left great salt crystals floating on the surface. In course of time these caked together. Thus the waters were finally entirely covered. In 1868 the lake found an underground out let into the Obi river, which lowered its surface about three feet. The salt crust was so thick. however, that it re- tained it's old level, and now presents the curious spectacle of salt roOfed lake. The salt coat increases six inches in thickness every year. The many is- lands with which the lake is studded are said to act as braces and to help keep the arched salt crust in position.