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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
EOR HER Lice

Munce. Ind, July Mrs. Peter Sci
bel had Il hard fight for her life with her
maniac husband. Seihel went home With
gun in his pocket He aggravated the
woman. then pulled the revolver and at
tempted to fire. She grabbed his arm
and Il hard tlisslc followed Finally.
with his arm behind her. the revolver YVES
discharged. the ball entering just above
and at the rear of the left hip. With
sGpcrhuman strength the woman dis
armed her husband before he could fire
again. Hc says he is sorry he did not
kill her. He attempted suicide by cut
ting a blood vessel
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
CLOUD-BTRST'.

Pierre. S. D.. July IA cloud-burst oc-
CURED twenty miles east of Pierre dur
ing heavy rain storm. The water in
Medicine creek rose some fifteen feet in
few minutes. Wagon bridges, several
houses and barns were washed away
The Northwestern railroad bridge is
safe. AS fay as learned the cloud-burst
occurred near the mouth of the creek
and no great amount of damage was
done to crops. A heavy rain fell ell
over this portion of the state,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
IJONESTJI

81. Paul. July lon the evening Of
July in ST. Paul the trades and labor
assemblies of St. Paul. Minneapolis and
Duluth will unite in grand dcmonstra-
ton in commemoration of the Homestead
trouble. The committee of the st. Paul
trades and labor assembly having the
matter in charge will confer with the
Minneapolis assembly this evening to ar
range for speakers for the occasion. The
speaker and guest of the evening will be
W. w. Erwin. who defended the strikers
in the PENNSYLVANIA courts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
GOT \ WIFE AT THE FAIR

Black River Falls. Wis. July 1..-One
of the strangest courtships on record is
reported from near Warren Mills. One
Amos Brown attended the worlds fair
and the second day was greatly smitten
by a waiter girl at the restaurant. and
before night they were married and view
ing together the wonders of the fair
this was their wedding tour. and after
week they came home and settled down
to Il quiet farm life. and Mr. Brown says
i is the best paying trip he ever made in
his life
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
AT REST ISLAND.

Rest Island, MINI. July lon Tues
day. July IS. at Rest Island Jessie Ack-
ermanr the christopher Columbus of the
w. c. II. T., now at home from 10000
miles of travel alone by horse, camel,
elephant. Sedan chair and the like, the
guest OF kings. queens. sultans and saw
age chiefs. is to receive her first formal
reception from her fellow countrywomnn
and mon. Rest Island is on the line be-
tween Wisconsin and Minnesota. 1t will
be !; struggle between the state w. G. II.
unions to do honor to this most ,lstin-
gu!shed woman
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
a. J. DREZEL DEAD.

Philadelphia. July IA private cable
gram received ut Drcxel's banking house
states that A. J. Drexel died yesterday
at Carlsbad. Germany. Mr.. Drexel left
for Europe few weeks ago in eairly
good health. The message stated that
he had had a slight attack of ple,1risy,
but recovered. and was then seized with
apoplcxy, from which he died.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
PREPARING TO CELEBRATE

Lake City. Mimi. July This city
has not celebrated the national ;nni-
verSary for several years. but will do so
this year in first class style. There will
be n parade Grafton. hose company con-
tests and boat and tub races in the fore
noon, all sorts of races and base ball
game at the Lake Pcpin Driving park in
the afternoon, and fire works and a
grand ball in the evening. AS no cele-
bration is to be held at Red Wing or
Wabasha- numerous visitors from those
cities are expected here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
SCHOOL CHARTS.

st. Paul. JAY 1.-Prof. Freeman, of
the Winona state normal school. is en-
gagged at the capitol in preparing set of
charts showing the growth Of the Mime
sofa public school system. which will lie
sent to the state educational exhibit.
The charts represent the high schools,
the public school fund. general popula-
ton and state enrolment, normal
schools. special schools and the universe
ty. The growth of the schools is repre-
scented by colored figures or blocks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
C.AST AI.IY.

The BasSctt planning mill at Mime
apolis was burned. The loss is $50 900.
Walter Dresser. Il boy. was drowned
III the Wabash river at Il church pic
mic at Lafayette. Ind.
4 hail storm in the vicinity Of Ellen
dale. y. D.. did severe damac" to
crops.
Robert Burns was instantly i;lllrtl
ana Louis Johnson fatally injured by
the falling Of the stone coping Of Il Min
ncapoliS bank building.
Armour L. co.'s dressed beef rofri.-
orator n Scranton. Pa. managed by
/. II. DALI 4. Co.. wHS destroyed by
tire. The loss was SlJ.ODO: insured
TIL" Union Pacific fast mail train was
wrecked about six miles from Portland.
Or. On" passenger. c. &. Chase. was
killed and two others were injured.
The village of Augusta located in the
northeastern part Of Calhoun county.
Mich. and having Il population of 600,
was wiped ont by fire.
All explosion Of gasoline caused the
destruction Of five b,lsinc:s establish
mcntS in Huron. $. D. Aid F'eary WIS
burned ~ death.
Samuel B:.sn"; was killed ut Bcmont.
ILL.,. b. Il Wabash train. William
Bradley was injured. probably fatally.
by the same train. They were from
Missouri.
During the burial Of Thomas Tyron
1t St Joseph. Mo-. the ground caycd
IN. prccipitating III" mOurncrS into tho
grave, the coffin falling on them. Nc
yne WAS injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
CLOTHING CONSUMED.

Chicago. July l. =. A disastrous fire
broke out in Wiiloughby, Hill & Co.'S
clothing house at the southwest corner Of
Madison and Clark streets. The fire
originated. it is thought in the top floor
ana was discovered by the Waterman CT
the building. The fire looked very
dangerous for while. but prompt work
Was done by the firemen and the loss.
CAUSED principally by smoke and water,
will not exceed $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
NEGRO HANGED

Waynesboro. Ga. July l. - George
SKINNER Rachan. a negro. was hung for
the murder Of T.. NJ. Francis on April >.
He was working for Francis. and while
Francis was STOPPING the negro struck
him with a sinGlc-tree. leaving him for
dead. A few hours afterward he re-
turned to the scene and finding Francis
still alive chopped his head nearly eff
with a hoe
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
LEGALLY SHOT.

Kansas City. July Joe Brad. Il
Choctaw half-breed. was shot at Will
burton by Sheriff John Perry of Gaines
county. He was placed on plank and
his hands held up by two other men,
while the sheriff knelt about five PAGES in
front Of him. The sberiff's aim was true
and the man fell dead with the first
shot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
CRIMINAL.

4 shooting affrAy that will result IA
tall, occurred at WinOna.
r.. II. Todd. :: Quincy. ILL.,. carriage
manufacturers committed suicide with
Il revolver.
4 mbb"r got $1,000 from Il Mon
ire al bank in broad daylight by hold
ng up the teller.
t'rhn', Salnl,SUli. the fcrcer Wan;' Il al
Monmouth. ILL.,. was arrested 1T t!nEl-
TO end Il dispute over trivial mat
ter at Ottawa. Ohio. Jacob l.. Lyons
shot and killed hi; wife and committed
suicide.
David Price If Bond county stabbed
md killed Robert Reed. formerly Of
A tlauta. Ga. al East Alton. IL. Price
confessed tl,. deed. saying :har P"ed
aggravated h:nI.
Coy Aigeld of Illinois pardons Field
IN and Schwab. the anarchists serving
life sentences for the Haymarkct mas
s;icre. and also Neebe, serving four
teen-year term.
Julia Force was acquitted at Allan
itl. Ga. ON the charge of numbering, her
ltw6 sisters Oh plea of insanity. She
will hr seat at piicc TO the state lunatic
is: lum at MillcdSeyille.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
LOUISIANA HANGING

New Orleans. July 1. - Gus Albrrs.
white. was hanged here to-day in The
parish prison Tor the brutal murder of
Mrs. WieIn"nn. a willow who lad fire.
qucntly befricMled him. After the mur
der A:bers escaped and for several years
was cowboy in the Northwestern fer
rltorlcs Under ar assumed name. He
was finally captured last February and
admitted the killing
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

During the past year about 100000
immigrants have come to the United
States. Out Of this number 4.155 have
settled in the South, and the others
have found homes in the West. The
Baltimore American thinks the reason
the Southern states do not get immigra-
ton is because they do not advertise
for it."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

A French savant has a new test of
death. With candle produce a Bills
ter on the hand or foot of the body
If the blister. upon being opened with
a pin or other instrument, is found to
contain fluid Of any kind. there is still
life in the supposed corpse. Should it
contain steam only. the vital spark has
flown.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
ALLOTTIEG LANDS.

Guthrie. Okla. July 1.-The allotting
agents have finished a!lot.ing lands to
Dawnec Irdians on their reservation in
thu Cherokee strip and forwarded their
reports to Washington to be recorded and
confirmed. This completes the greatest
part Of the preliminary work incidental
to the opening of the stri;, to settlement.
and there is now no good reason why
the proclamation should not be issued in
a very few DAYS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
BANKERS ARItESJEI,

Dallas. Tex. July 1.-.John r. Will
Jams and ". +. Jones wore arrested to-
day OH an Indictment by the federal
grand jury charging Williams, as prasi-
dent of the First National bank at Rock
well. with eabezzlinG $4,000 and alb
strarting $4,000 Of notes of the bank.
AIS" with making false reports to the
controller Jones was cashier of the same
bank. and is charged with completely in
the transactions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
LACE RIR\ED

London. July IA disastrous fire oc.
CURED in Hermann g. Alcxander's lace
warehouse at Nottingham. The build
ing and its contents were destroyed, caus-
ing loss of 10000 pounds. The de-
strrction of the building throws 500
persons out of employment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
DAMAGES DEMANDED

Buffalo. July 1.-Suit has been beg IN
against the Buffalo. Rochester & Pitts
burg Railway company BY the Holmes
refining Company of this city to recover
SlGo,OOO damages for loss occasioned ty
fire. The charge is made that the flames
were started by live Goals dropped with
a lot of cinders by the fireman of the rail-
roads engine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

In Bellavista, near Portici, a small
colony includes more than 20 people
who are more than ninety years old,
headed by a farmer aged 105 who still
works in the fields. They are all ma
tives. and have lived with hardly any
neat in their diet and drinking only
rain water from a cistern.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

In various times and places the pan
sy has been styled by the following
cpithets: Herb trinity (from its three
colors). Lovc-and-idle, Kiss-meere-I-
rise. Jump-up-and-kiss-m and Three
ces-under-a- hood
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
SANGER REr1,nNs

New York. July 1-Walter Sanger tho
Milwaukee bicyclist who went to England
last month to compete in the important
events IN Europe, returned home to-day
ON the Germania. Sanger was met by a
party of friends, and he stated that his
trip was very successful one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

1t is proposed that one Of Montana
contributions to the Worlds Fair. TO be
made by women Of the state, shall be
a fountain made Of natural ore. The
design will be selected by open compe-
tition. 1t is suggested that the base be
made Of native minerals. the bowl Of
silver, and the cup Of gold.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

A bicyclist stopping at Cleveland,
Ohio, on his way from New York to
San Francisco. reports the roads excel
lent. This is an agreeable variation
from the usual expression on this sub
ject. The bicyclist should not fail to
prepare a map SO that his route may
be followed by other tourists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
MONEY ORDER OFFICES

Washington. July Mooney order Of
fees will be established Monday as fol-
lows: Observation-Disclosures. GooIhue
county. North Dakota-Arvilla, Grand
Forks county: Dunseith, Rolette county;
Iansdon. Cavalier county: Towner, Nc
Henry county; Williston. Buford county.
South Dakota-Voin, Yankton county;
Black, Jackson county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

Out in Japan the doctor never thinks
of asking poor patients for fee. A
proverb among the medical fraternity
of Japan runs: When the twin enc
mics. poverty and disease, invade a
home, he who takes aught from that
home, even though 1t be given to him,
il q robber."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

A Boston paper notes that of all the
ships assembled at the late naval par
adc the Americans were the only ones
ON which liquor was not regularly
served to the sailors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

The main wheel Of a watch makes
1.46O revolutions in year; the second
or center wheel, s,76O; the third wheel
70.OSO; the fourth wheel, ;.225.GOO; and
the fifth or scape wheel, 4,131. SG0
The number Of beats or vibrations is
III. $4,000 in year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

'Skat" is the great German game Of
cards, though little known IN this coun-
try except among German-spcaking
people. Like whist, 1t is so profound
4 game that it requores an encyclope-
dia. and innumerable treatises have
been written upon it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

"Walking leaf is the name of an
insect which makes its living on flies
by making itself resemble 4 leaf on q
tree. When the unsuspecting fly
alights within reach it is caught and
crushed in a twinkfng
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
INFRINGEMENT

Panama. July lit is reported TO lie
the intention of the new Nicaraguan r,v-
erElnent not to appoint minister to
washington to succeed DR.. Guzman. 1t
Is proposed us measure of economy TO
abolish nearly all the legations abroa J..
including that in the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
CUT THEIR THROATs.

Valparaiso. July IA correspondent
in Melo telegraphs that Gen. Saraiya has
reached Paso on his march to Bage. Gen.
Viola's command defeated the Castil-
histas troops. In revenge the Castil-
histas cut the throats of the revolters
whom they captured. although they had
promised them amnesty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

MAKE IT A NATIONAL BANK
Mapleton. Mimi, July 1.-The capital
stock OF the Mapleton bank is soon to be
increased to S50,GN, when it will be
merged into national bank. Directors
have found that they can do double the
business by increasing their capital.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
SETTLED ALI, THE CASES

Howard, s. D.. July 1.-The special
term Sf court called to try the eases
against the Chicago. Milwaukee G. ST.
Paul railway was adjourned few min
ufcs after being opened. General Claim
Agent Hinsey succeeded in settling all
the claims against the company Mt from
~ to 10 per cent of the actual loss.
About $500 was paid out in this way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

Edward Atkinson advises Southern
farmers to plant more peas and beans
because they are profitable products
in themselves and because they renew
the richness of the soil.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

A society of ladies is forming in Lon
don for the adoption of day servants,
who will come into the house by day
only. and return at night to their own
homes
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

The marriage rate of Germany rose
10 per cent in the year following the
Cr1ncO-PruSSian war. The same phe-
nomcron was observed after the
French war which ended in 1915.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

A military organization called the
Baby Ruth Guards. composed of about
two score little fellows under ten years
of age. has been formed in Washing
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

In it's manufacture a knife is handled
by seventy different artisans from the
moment the blade is forged until the in
strlment is finished and smoothly
wrapped up for the market
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

Toronto. July 1. - Oarsman Gaudaur
has accepted Stanbury's offer to cow
three-mile race with a turn for $2.:NpD a
sid" and the championship of the world.
The race will take place at Lake Quin-
sigamond, Mass. Aug. IS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06

Naltknehoff of Geneva says there are
81. 900 blind persons in Europe. most
ly from fevers, and that 10 per cent
would have kept their sight had they
been properly treated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
BERRY GETS THE Er3on1.E

Chicago. July John Berry. the cow
boy who was the first to arrive at the
Wild West show in the great race from
Chadron. Neb. was awarded the frst
prize of $1,000 by the committee last
night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
ORIENTAL PILGRIMS

Rome. July 1.-The pope to-day re-
celved deputation of Oriental pilgrims
who visited Rome in connection with The
jubilee of his holiness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
STRUCK BY A TRAIN,

Cedar Rapids. Iowa, July 1.-Samuel
Knapp was struck by freight train
near Mount Auburn late last night and
Instantly killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-07-06
LANGDoN, NORTH DAKOTA.

In Manchuria dogs are raised for
their skins. A fairly prosperous Man
churian dog farmer will own 1000
or more dogs.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12
THE SCOURGE WILL COME
This Year and II VIII Sweep An Europe An
American Physician Hls Seen and Tells
Of the Cholera Holes in Europe.

Berlin, Feb. ll.-Dr Ecmpstor, special
hcnlth officer of the United States has
Just arrived iu berlin, after tour of
inspection Of ilnmhurW Bremen. Cngaol
und Nictlcbcn He told q newspaper rep.
rrsnntutivc today hc was convinced the
present yrnr would witness fierce out
hurst of cholera Oll over the continent
aud that Instead of being spnamodir ns
m lND2 the playa" would sweep the
whole of Europe.
krmpstcr related an incident Ia councc-
tlun with his visit to certain large towns.
tli" names of which he desircd tu reserve
tor official report lie asked u local
b 'llth officer 80 take him to the worst
~ ana IN town. 'lhcrc are uouO," snid
ihn nlh'oT every slum aud fever hole
ms been cleared out "
k"mpstor then took the officer To II
certain hnrk alley, the yight and smell
OF which w lu both of them rotrent with
hnudkrrcmpis tu their uugps lie uftrr-
Wnrd offered tu show the official hnIf n
dulvu other places OF the same sort In
the vicinity The Inference Is the Local
sanitary reports ARE unreliable Kcmp-
stpl also discovered discrepancies between
the published figures of the military III
dpuths FROM cholera aud the number vi
gusrH registered Ou the government lists.
I'm one town the lnoul health officer told
him the total number Of cases OF chulprn
was thIrty-eight, hut obtaining access In
the official record. hr found there really
had lcW INl eases. of which $50 were
fatal. The doctor suid the towns alluded
"a we're not Ia Germany They were
probably I'm Russia
krmpstcr also related the fnllowiui,
incident A Berlin llghtrrmau aud assist.
ant died of cholera aboard their boat
while lying OF the city The bout WA,
sent To- Hamburg, no one Ia Bremen 80
far os known having boarded u on come
IN contact with a. Several days after
wards the widow aud daughter living at
Riverside died of AsWtic cholera The
source of infection In those cases could
moi bee traced until kempstor cooperating
with the Hamburg officers proved The
widow had washed some clothes from the
lighter boat
Regarding rags imported into the Unit
ed states lrom infected ports kempstor
was inclined 60 agree with the suggestion
of Consul Gcncral Edwards that dism-
lection ON arrival In the United Stntes
would hc sure aud more eifcctiug than
mere dislutccupg before shipment.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-02-12
PETER JACKSON
Issues a Formal Challenge to
Fight Corbett
SOME TIME IN TEN MONTHS
For Big Side Bet and All tho Purse
They Can Gel-Tho HaII.Filzsmmons
Forty Thousand.DolIar Bat
ie-RaC0s.
rErrn LAckSnN.

san Fraud.,p. cal. Feb. li.-potcr Jack
son today sent % letter To % New York sport
ing paper lu Whlrh Dee refers tp the state
mput by James tOrbett ln milwaukee"
frw nights ugU. that some people Thought
hC was afraid tp light Jackson; nut TINS
WAS not the case us hv WIS willing tu hEht
Jackson or any other pugllst 90 the close
of his theatrical engagement. Jackson men
says. 81 am pleased 90 learn that 'urbni
Inns decided il lght me. N r. now over
i've months since ho defeated John l.. SUI
Ivan. I have not bounded him with chul
lom,Vs, believing be- should have O reason.
able tu'c 10 reap the financial benefits "
his Victory lir CaIu- he Us entitled to one
years. real from the date uf his contest
with Sullivan. The terms uf my chuurngC
will allow hU more than That | VIII hght
james j, turhrit tl a Nnlnh, Marquis OF
Ouvcusberry rlpH. for the championship OF
the world and % side wager ~ $1,000 "a
side and iuv largest purse offered 10y any
club mutually agreed upon, tie contest Ia
take place uut sooner than six nor later
than ten m.nhs from the date of thb
challenge ly manager. Charles H. Davis,
has Duclds3 yuu lils certified check for
500 Boo evidence of good faith No issuing
thia challenge Tile uMgugu $1,000 q side.
too De- deposited with % hual stat ehulder
when mutually agreed upon The lute Of
this challenge "a Feb. 10 lSl3 should Cor.
hptl ful lu cover this amount within tAy
specified iIWn. son with Kindly return the
sume Gao Davis, The said $1,000 TO Doc hcld
by Won thirty DAVIS from the date Of this
challenge Feb. 40, lS9H.
Sisuyl pyIur Jackson champion ~ Aus.
trullN aud the lurlhr coast.