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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Missionaries Warned.

New York, May 19.-The Presbyterian
board of foreign missions has cabled all
Chinese missionaries as follows: LIZ
clusion act constitutional; notify STA
tons
This step was taken after a consultation
OF the mission council, in view of the
possible dangers which might threaten
American missionaries now in China, in
consequence of the retaliation which might
be taken by the Chinese. \ letter has
also been addressed by the board to each
of the missionaries explaining the situa-
ton and advising them to make no trips
into the interior of the country without
taking proper precaution. The board will
also send to each missionary an extra re-
mittance to be used in case of emergency.
The Methodist foreign missionary So
clety also met and decided to make a
final appeal to the president and cabinet
against the immediate enforcement of the
law. and to recommend that Sunday.
May, IS, be set aside as day of special
prayer that the missionary interests in
China might be saved from disaster. A
committee vas appointed to confer with
similar committees from other mission
airy societies to arrange for such public
expression on the part of the Christian
and humane people as is called for"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
A Napoleon of FiD,nce

Indianapolis May 19.-Anathcr link in
Zimri Dwisgins' remarkably fimsy financial
chain came to light to-day and it is of a
character to cast previous competitors for
Napoleonic laurels into the shade. He or
gar:zed "snap'' called the Northwestern
Farm and 1nvetment Company Of Indian
apolis 1t has no office here, but it was In
corporated, and has for its presi1 ,nt Il.
C. Atkins, wealthy manufacturer of this
city. This company issued number
none of the officers will say how many
Of $500 ten year debenture bonds, paying
I per cent interest, and quoting the
language of the bonds, secured by Il lien
on /; contract for the sale of certain lands
in North Iakota." The bonds are hand
somely engraved and bear formidable look
ing seals. These bonds were distributed
about among the country banks in the
Dwiggins chain and are held by them
as a part of their assets. The other Of
iiccrs besides Atkins We're J. r. Starbuck.
general manager: W. H. starbuck. secre-
tary. and Pierre Grey. son of the minister
to Mexico, attorney. Both Atkins and Grey,
the only resident officials, absolutely re-
fuse to answer and question about the con-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Illinois Building Dedicated.

Worlds Fair. May 19-1n the presence of
three score thousand people, at high noon
to-day, the grand building erected by the
state of Illinois at the worlds fair was ded-
icatcd. 1t was the brightest day the '.White
CITY, has seen since it was formally opened
to the World. Hon. Lafayette Funk presi-
dent Of the Illinois Worlds Fair commits
sion. made the formal delivery OF the build
Ing to Gov Altseld in an eloquent address.
After remarks by Mrs. Marcia Louise Gould.
Fair Executive board, Gov Altgeld re-
sponded. accepting the building. Addresses
We're also delivered by First Assistant Post
master General Jones, Mayor Harrison and
Judge Collins. Mayor Harrison caused some
comment during his speech by earnestly
advocating Sunday opening. and finally
asked those of the audience who favored it
TO rise. About half of them did SO. The
members Of the national commission who
We're present resented this freak of the may
Or's, and after the exercises were over de-
claret that it would not help the Sunday
openers SO faI us the commission was con-
cerneu.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
WE WILL STILL BE FRIENDS
CHINA DOESN'T WISH TO DO
ANYTHING RASH.
The Chinese Minister, In Behalf oil
His Government. Assures Sec
rotary Gresham That Ev.
erything Win Be
Lovely.
VIII Not Retaliate,

Washington, May 19.-An authentic
statement has been obtained as to the in
terview between Secretary Gresham and
the Chinese minister at the state depart
ment on Wednesday. The interview was
entirely devoid of tone and feature in
any suggestion of sensationalism Moth
ing whatever was said by the minister
concerning any possibility that the
Chinese legation in Washington would
be withdrawn as q result of the enforce
ment of the law, and it can be stated on
the authority of Secretary Gresham that
he has not received an intimation from
any source that any such proceeding is
contemplated. During the interview the
Chinese minister assured Secretary Ores
ham that he believed the Chinese govern
ment would not resort to any retaliatory
measures, and that there would be moth
ing done by his government that would
disturb the present friendly relations be-
tween the United States and China. The
minister was of the opinion that no
trouble would result from the law. The
interview was pleasant throughout.
The mandate of the supreme court Of
the United States to the circuit court
for the southern district of New York
athrming the decision of that court in the
exclusion cases was transmitted yester-
day. This disposes of the matter finally
unless the case again comes before the
court on new question. 1t was expected
that the opinions of the court as they will
go on record on the cases adjudicatcd,
namely, the majority opinion of Mr.. JUS
ticc Gray az concurred in by Justices
jackson, Brown and Shiras, and the sepa-
rate minority opinions of Justices Brewer
and Field, and of Chief Justice Fuller,
would be ready to be placed on file to-
morrow. but the intimation is now that
they will not be ready for a week or ten
days yet. This being so. and present in
dlcations pointing strongly to the assump-
ton that copy of the majority opin-
ion Of the court will certainly be forward
ell to the Chinese government through
diplomatic channels before any extended
system of hostile action under the law
will be inauguratcd, the probabilities
seem to favor prolonged status quo on
the Chinese expulsion question.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Bad Russian Law.

Washington, May ia party of
prominent New Workers. consisting of
Oscar S. Straus, ex-minister to Turkey
Jesse Seligman, Julius Goldman, Col.
John 3. Weber and NJ. S. Isaac, who ar
rived in Washington last night, called on
Secretary Gresham this morning and had
a conference with him. Secretary Gresh-
am and the members of the party refused
to talk about the subject discussed, but
it is understood that the delegation asked
that some action be AIKEN with q view
to having this government insist that
passports issued to American citizens of
the Jewish faith who contemplate visit
ing Russia shall be vised by Russian
Jconsuls at various ports. The recent re-
fusal of the Russian consul at New York
to countersign the passport of a Jewish
woman whose husband is an American
citizen. on the. ground that his govern
ment forbade him from doing so. was the
cause of the protest. Inquiry at the state
department developed that such u law
governed ,consuls of the Russian govern
ment and that the United States is
obliged to recognize it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Honor of the Army.

Washington, May 1S.-The findings of
the general court martial convened at
Fort Leavenworth, Kan, for the trial OF
Capt. William S. Johnson, retired, and
the recommendations in the case have
been disapproved by President Cleveland.
The court martial was presided over by
Col. James w. Forsyth, Seventh cavalry,
and Capt. Sydney W. Taylor, Fourth ar
tillery, was judge advocate.
The general charge against the ohcer
was conduct unbecoming an othcer and
gentleman, to which there were three
specifications. Each specification gives
case in which Capt. johnson became in
debted to persons or banks, which in
debtedness he failed to pay. The second
and third specifications state that he also
duplicated his pay accounts. The third
specification, the only one of which he
was found guilty, states that Johnson
assigned and transferred to II. Forbes q
Co. of Boston his pay account and claim
for pay for January, 1898, and also as
signed aud transferred his salary for the
same period to the Central National
Bank of Springfield, Mo. The accounts
were presented for payment by both
assignees on the same day, and because
of the double assignment and presenta-
ton payment was refused, and Secretary
Lamont ordered Johnson's pay for the
month wholly stopped. The court finds
him guilty of the third specification only,
and of the general charge mot guilty.
but guilty of conduct to the prejudice OF
good order and military discipline The
court sentenced him to be reprimanded
by the reviewing authority.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
GIVE UP THOSE KEYS.
Thomas I. Asked to Resign.

Chicago, May 19.-Theodore Thomas
has been asked to turn over the keys.
Director General Davis lost no time in
asking for Mr. Thomas resignation after
he had the authority of the national COM
mission to do so. He dispatched
special messenger yesterday afternoon to
the house of the musical director with
a letter that read like this:
Mr.. Theodore Thomas, Musical Di-
rector, department of liberal arts, Worlds
Columbian exposition, Sir:-1n compli-
ance with the instructions embodied in
a resolution adopted this day (A1ay 1Ith)
by the Worlds Columbian commission,
have to request your resignation as mu-
steal director in the department of liberal
arts. You will please turn over all prop
erty, records and documents belonging
to and appertnining to your office to the
chief of the department of liberal arts
AS yet the director general has re-
ceived no answer to his note.
At the meeting of the national commit
tee to-day n resolution was presented
providing for the presidents appoint
ment of a committee of two to confer
with the United States district attorney
in regard to any suits which might be
premeditated in regard to forcing Sun
day opening. President Higinbctham's
communication regarding the Thomas
matter was taken up. After long dis
cussion it was agreed that the commune
cation be received and the members of the
local board be respectfully asked to hold
an informal conference with n commit
tee from the commission, the result of
the conference to be reported to the COM
mission
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Protest From South Dakota.

Huron, S. D.. Special, May 19.-The Gem
eral Association of Congregational churches
in South Dakota closed its three days ses-
sion tonight. The attendance represented
13S churches with an aggregate OF 3,0U'
members On the announcement OF the
opening of the worlds fair or Sunday this
resolution was unanimously adopted and
several speeches made and u copy of the
resolution transmitted to the director gen
cral: THAT We, as representatives or the
CONGREGATIONAL churches in South Dakota
iii general association assembled. view with
regret CONSERVATION and alarm the con1in-
ucd attempt to omen the gates Of the Co
Iumbian exposition on Sundays, and do
hereby earnestly protest. against such open
ing, regarding it as an insult to the Chris.
tan civilization OF the nineteenth century.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25

Chicago. May 19.-DScusson regarding
typesetting machines occupied considerable
time in the convention Of the National Edi-
torial association to-day. special COM
ing of A. Water Lafayette, Ind: Mr.. Proc
tor Massachusetts and w. G. Sharp, Con-
necticut. Asbury Park. n. j.; Asheville. n.
contestants for the honor of the conventions
presence next year. a Boston scheme to
Substitute for the convention an excursion
to Europe costing each delegate $3.50 met
with little favor. The vote on the next
meeting place was finally postponed till
tomorrow. This afternoon the editors We're
taken on a lake excursion on the new whale
Dacl: steamer Columbus. This evening they
witnessed the performance Of America at
the Auditorium.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Good Bye. Tbor,v

chicago May 1S.-Tre national COM
n, held an interesting session to-day.
line report of the music committee, cali
ing for the resignation of Theodore
ihomas as director of music. was adopted
by vote of 80 to 10. after heated de-
BATE
The resolution adopted by the local
directory to revoke the Sunday closing
rule and to refund the money appropri-
ated by congress was brought before the
commission. and after short discussion
referred to the judiciary committee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Strange Death of Bows.

Minot, N. D., May 1S.-In the case of
the death of two boys, Carl Hanson and
Hendrick Opedahl, the coroner's iury re-
turned verdict as follows: 'That we
md that Carl Hanson came to his death
Dy drowning and Hendrick Opedahl by
poisoning from strychnine by unknown
partles' This case is mystery, and
no clew can be obtained as to the ner.
petrators. Murder and suicide are both
thought probable. No marks of violence
were discernible on either body.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Cormany'S BuiIlinS q.

Chicago, May 19.-Germany building was
finished to-day. and German Imperial Com
missioner Adolf Wermuth will celebrate the
event with reception on next Tuesday.
On this occasion the guests OF Herr Wer-
mission viii have Il chance to be made
thoroughly acquainted with the beauty OF
architecture and decoration of the interior
exhibit. Which is installed there, will give
a comprehensive idea Of this. part OF the
fatherland's showing, especially music
Gothic halls The beautiful chimes. an eX-
hibit Of the German empress, will be set in
motion on the occasion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
AN ERRlNG YOUNG WOMAN
HER ACTIONS :cAUsE A LITTLE
FURRY IN FARGO.
Church Circles Are Stirred Up Over
the Desire OF a Young Girl
y to Go to the Bad.
and They Won't
Have 1t.
Young, Fair and Foolish.

I Fargo, N. D., Special, May 1S.-This
city is thoroughly torn up over the affairs
of young girl who chose to enter life
of shame She had been clerking in this
citj for some time. Her parents are
dead She has become too intimate With
some of the young men of the town and
concluded to enter house of i'll repute
in this city and removed her things to
the house. Some of the members of the
Baptist church hearing of these facts,
psnied by the chief of police and not
finding her, although she was there at
the time, they visited the rooms of sew
eral young men in another part of the
city to see if she was there, but could
not find the girl, whose name is May
Linderman. To-day q warrant was is
sued for her on the grounds of her being
an inmate of house of ill fame and only
seventeen years Of age. III police court
she pleaded guilty and was taken to the
county court, where the case was ad-
journed until morning. 1t is thought she
will plead not guilty there and demand
trial. If convicted she can be sent to the
reform school at Plankington, S. d.
Washington, May 1S.-The president
has appointed Col. William P Carlin, of
the Fourth United States infantry, to be
brigadier general to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Brig. Gen. e.
A. Carr. The president also appointed
William II. Hammer, of the Twentieth
infantry, paymGster in the army, with the
rank of major.
Gen. Carlin was appointed a cadet to
West Point from Illinois and graduated
from that institution July l, 1850. At
the beginning of the war he was made
colonel of the Thirty eighth Illinois in
fantry. and was brigadier general of vol
untecrs from November, 1852, to 1865,
In 1866 he was transferred to the regu-
lar army. attaining the colonecy of the
Fourth infantry in 1882 In 1863 he was
brcvetted lieutenant colonel for gallant
and meritorious service in the battle of
Chattanooga; in 1861 appointed brevet
colonel for gallantry in the battle of
Joncsboro; in 1865 brigadier general for
gallant service in the battle of Benton
vile, and subsequently majo general for
gallant and meritOrious service during the
war. Since the close of the war his
service has been principally on the West
crn frontier.
Capt. Hammer, the new paymaster,
spent his early life in Virginia, and en-
tered the service at the age of seventeen,
III 1906. At the beginning of the war he
was stationed at Fort Sumter. He is
now the senior survivor of the lombard
ment Of that fort in 1861. at which time
he rendered distinguished services
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25

NAPOLEON'S DREAM.
How the Great Emperor Proposed
to Invade England.

How the Great Emperor Proposed
to Invade England.
Napoleon frequently spoke Of the in
vasion of England; that he never in
tended to attempt it without Il superior
ity Of fleet to protect the flotilla. This
superiority would have been attained
for few days by leading ours out to
the West Indies and suddenly return
ing. If the French fleet arrived in the
channel three or four days before ours
it would be sufficient. The t1otilla
would Immediately push out, accom-
panied by tine fleet, and the landing
might take place on any part of the
coast, as he would march direct to
London.
He preferred the coast of Kent, but
that must have depended on wind and
weather. He would have placed him.
self at the disposal OF naval officers
and pilots to land the troops wherever
they thought they could do so with the
greatest security and in the least time.
He had 100000 men, and each of the
tiotilla had boats to land them. Artil-
lery and cavalry would soon have fol
lowed, and the whole coE.d have
reached London i'll three days. He
armed the tlotilla merely to lead us to
suppose that he intended to fight its
way across the channel. 1t was only
to deceive us.
1t was observed that we expected
to be treated with great severity i'll
case Of his succeeding, and he was
asked what he would have done had he
arrived in London. He said it was Il
difficult question to answer, for peo-
pie with spirit and energy, like the
English, were not to be Subdued even
by taking the capital. He would GER
tainly have separated Ireland from
Great Britain, and the occupying of the
capital would have been Il dcathblow
to our funds, credit and commerce.
He asked me to say frankly whether
we were not alarmed at his prepare
tons for invading England.-Century.
Had on Something Decent.
Mrs. Blobsom-What's that? Oh, hor-
rors! the hotel Oh fire!
Mr.. Blobsom-Yes, come on; we've
no time to lose.
Mrs. Blobsom-But here 1 am in my
nightdress.
Mr.. Blobsom-Good enough. too. I'm
glad you've got out of your ball-dress
and into something decent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Canadian Pacific scheme.

Month cal, May 1S.-..President Van Horne
Of the Canadian Pacific. aud party, who left
Montreal for the coast on Saturday. will
make thorough examination of what is
known as Crows Nest Pass. 1t has been
rumored for some time past that the Cana
dian Pacific contemplated opening up new
line through the Rockies, using the pass
mentioned. If the present outlook Is favor
able. the work of constructing through the
pass will be carried on with all possible dis
patch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25

A pleasure trip is often spoiled and made
a hardship by that disagreeable sick head
ache from which so many peoplesutfer when
travelling. QUAKER II EADAcHE CA psULEs will
afford relief in ten minutes. Perfectly
harmless, Contains no poison or narcotics
for sale by all druggists at 25 cents bottle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
After the Pool Rooms.

Chicago, May 1S.-One hundred and twelve
men are booked at the Harrison street sta
ton as result Of an attempt to open pool
rooms in this city this afternoon. At Dunn
enty-five men" were captured. at j. NJ.
Browns place, 155 Washington street. ten
were arrested. and at Ira d. Young's 262
Clark street, twenty-five were arrested The
rooms were opened on Tuesday and closed
as soon as warrants could be secured and
the others will be treated the same way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Feared the Con.eauences.

Winnipeg, Special, May 1S.-A Miss
Jones, who is employed in laundry,
attempted to commit suicide this evening
by throwing herself in the river. She was
rescued with much difficulty. 1t was the
third time she had tried to kill herself.
She says she had tried to poison man
with whom she had some trouble and
feared the consequences.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Soldiers and Indians Fight.

Havre. Mont, May 18-In a row be-
tween some soldiers fr,m Fort Assina-
boine and Indians, John Sandy, a full
blo0ded Chippewa, was fatally stabbed
and one soldier lost an eye. No further
trouble is anticipated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Anxiety for Shining Croft

Philadelphia, May 19.-Much anxiety is
felt in shipping circles concerning the fate
of the American banks Cheshire. Can't.
Stahi. and George Smith, Capt Foster, both
of which left Cienfuegos April % and have
stated, that the wreck of these vessels will
entail Il loss to the Philadelphia insurance
companies exceeding $500. 900 and the sacri-
nee OF thirty lives. both vessels being
manned by crews Of fifteen each.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
a muscalonge weighing thirty-two and
n nSf pounds was caught recently at Alpena,

What DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup has done for
99shers for nearly two generations it will do
convinced that 1t is the best family medi-
cine, and you will never be without it,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
schurz Gets an Office.

New York, May 19.-At the annual meet
ing of the New York Civil Service Reform
association last night Carl Schurz was elected
president to succeed George William Curtis,
deceased.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Douglas County Inundation,

Alexandria, Mimi, May l9.-The dam
holding the water from Lakes Ida and Mil
tona has given away, and a flood is raging
down the Long Prairie river. All the
stayed with ropes and are impassabie.
Much damage must result to meadows adj
joining the lakes and river. There viii be
little damage to mill property and resi-
upnCeS. -. -.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
The wha,eback Arrives.

Chicago. May l9.-The whaleback steamer
Christopher Columbus. which left West Stu
perior, Wis, last Saturday arrived her to-
day after IN uneventful trip. She will be
put into passenger service between the
city aud the fair grounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25

On Time.
And very early too. That's what any one
should be i'll treating oneself for inaction
OF the kidneys and bladder. The diuretic
which experience indicates as supplying the
requisite stimulation to the organs without
exciting them is Hostettcr's Stomach Bit
tiers. Don't delay; kidney inaction and dis
dyspepsia. constipation. rheumatism and
For fever and ague, dyspepsia. constipation,
nerve debility. also use the BitterS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25

Mason City, Iowa. May 1o.-On May 81
special election will be held at Mason City
on the proposition of giving a per cent tax
for the extension Of the Winona & South,
western from Usage to this place. 1t Will
probably carry.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25

Inc attention Of base ball players who re-
19ay, from bat or ball, is directed to the
Iact that Salvation Oil is the best appli-
eati n?i IN use for cure Of cuts, bruises and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25
Drowned in the Rapid..

Concord, N. H., May l9,-James Rov ami
Elmer Aroo of Bartlett and Alex Alearor
with three others. attempted to shoot the
raDids at Sewnll's Falls in boat TO-DAY.
The boat filled with water and capsized
and three men named were drowned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-05-25

Dubois. Pa, May ia freight train on
the Jefferson division of the Buffalo, Roch-
ester 4 Pittsburg railroad. north of this
city. ran away down u long, heavy grade
last night and collided with work train,
The crash was terrific, and long line of
A freight brakeman was killed and three of
the men on the work train were buried
under the wreck. The wreck took fire, and
the three bodies We're consumed.