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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
THE FIGHT IS NOW ON.
AN AGREEMENT ON THE SILVER
QUESTION REACHED.
Votes on the Various Bills Will nc-'
gin Aug. :S-Iiills for Free Coinage
and Repeal of the sherman Act
Presented and Arguments Begun.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Thc conference
If silver and anti-silver men has REACHED
an agreement by which general aeDate'
On u bill for the repeal Of the purcnasS
,lnusc Of the Sherman law is to he I'M
tied TO fourteen days. This will be 1ol-
lowed by debate for three days unuer
rhe t;ye-minutc rule, when voting Will
begin or the bill, and various silver
amendments. This pre- gramme will BRING
tho housc to Il vote on the bill and anieni-
monts on Aug. %. The silver men >
mart of the programme is to offer. first.
substitute looking TO free coinage AT
the present ratio. 1t this is defeated,
then votes will be taken on amendments
fixing the ratio at II, Is, 10 and ~, i'll
order, and finally, if these fail, upon the
i3lanl-Allison act.
REPRESENTATIVE Blanc offered the agree
mrnt governing the course of debate.
1t limits debate to fourteen days. sessions
continuing from IL a. III. to 5 p. m., and
with night sessions for debate only. if
desired The vote first to b" taken on
the bill to be presented as substitute
for the Wilson bill. providing for free
coinage at the ratio of IL to l. If that
fail. then at ratios running from II to
up to 20 to /; if they all fail. then Oh
the revival of the Bland Allison act If
1875; and then on the original measure.
The substitute bill of the free coinage
caucus was called for and presented Ivy
Mr.. Bland. Mr.. Bland demanded the
previous question on Lis order, but this
WAS nntagonized by the Republicans, I'M
der the leadership of Mr.. Cannon. who
wanted time to debate the question.
Under the ruling of the speaker. in the
abst nee Of rules or agreement cr,erjng
he previous question would cut off de-
bate BY the operation of voting by
t"llcrS Mr.. Cannon secured sufficient sup
port to secure vote by ayes AMI nays.
and at 1875 the calling of the roll he
gan. The vote resultcd: Ayes, 317;
nays, 100. So the previous question was
ordered. The Republicans generally
voted with the Democrats in support Of
the motion. The resolution was then
adopted.
Mr.. Wilson Dem.) Of West Virginia
then introduced the repeal till and Mr..
Raynor Dcm.) of Maryland began the
debate i'll support of the Wilson hill for
the unconditional repeal of ;e silver
purchase clause.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

A recent mineral find is about to be
developed in the Chickasaw Indian res
ervation, south Of Guthrie, Okla. I'm
mense beds Of asphaltum, rivaling those
of the Island of Trinidad, have been
found near the Arbuckle mountains.
The quality is the very best, and the
quantity sufficient to pave the streets
of every city in the West and not show
any diminution of the supply.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

The oldest railway in Germany is
that between Nuremburg and Furth.
which was opened in December, 1880,
ten years after passenger traffic had
begun on the Stockton and Darlington
line. 1t is worked very economically.
and pays Il handsome dividend.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
FIGHT FOR LIFE

La Porte. Ind, Aug. 12.-Prairic and
marsh fires are raging hercabouts. Yes
terday the family of John Pratt of
Springfield township became surrounded
and were compelled to flee for their
lives through the flames In their flight
a little twelve-ycar-old daughter became
bewlldered in the smoke and lost from
her parents. When found she was so
badly burned that it is feared she cannot
I'VE. The family had fearful fight for
life and lost everything else.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

When the bark kelverdalc sails for
Havre from Baltimore she will carry
the largest full cargo of hay yet shipped
from this country to Europe. The only
other full cargo of hay shipped pre-
viously was carried by the German
ship Freiburg from New York to Havre.
and consisted Of 400 tons The kelver-
dale is to carry 600 tons.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

and it is said their report will recon-
mend the efficiency OF the fire depart
mcnt. but Will condemn the neglected
condition Of alleys and back streets.
Ernest Gray, the young man who re-
ceivcd severe cut on the leg while
working tn the school for the deaf
building at Devils Lake and whose
life was despaircd Of for several wc3ks
is rapidly recovering and will be ut
in Il lew days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

William Hosea Ballou comes out in
electrocuting them. Why wouldn't it
be better to give them fatal dose of
laudanum mixed with some pleasant
liquid whisky, for instance). and at
time when they are not sllspecting their
execution to be at hand?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

The countries relatively richest in
horses and horned stock arc Argentine
and Uruguay: Austria has the most
sheep: Servia the greatest relative num-
Der of pigs to population. The poorest
in horses is Italy; in cattle. Portugal;
in sheep, Belgium; in hogs. Greece.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
GUARD AGAINST CHOT,EpA

Rclhe, Aug. 12.-Thc government has
ordered that sanitary corps uccompany
every train running between Naples and
home. All the hotels at Rome have
been ccanscd and otherwise nut in good
ceholtioh to guard against an invasion
VI cholera. Sisnor Carloni, director of
pos's ana telegraphs, who was sent to
naples few days ago on business, was
a.'ackcd with cholera Il few hours after
HIS arrival and died on the following dav.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
AN ENJOINING ORDER

Yankton, S. D., Aug. 12-In the action
against the Yankton National bank for
encroaching upon the street with build
ing, Judge Smith to-day signed ain order
enjoining the defendants from building
In the street pending the action. The
defendants are allowed sixty days to pre-
pare bill of exceptions ana perfect m
appeal. a bond was fixed at $1,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

France is to have built next year
thirty-two additional vessels of war.
Old ocean will soon be covered with
the war ships Of the nations Of the
earth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
LOOKS LIKE MURDER.

Cleveland, Aug. 1.-THE coroner's post
mortem examination to-day Of the mans
body found in the Polish newspaper Of
fee that was burned, leads to the be-
lief that he was murdered before the
building was fired. The body was slit
up through the abdomen as with q knife
and the floor where it lay was soaked
with blood The man is still unidentified
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
FIBER WORKS FIRE.

Port Huron, Mich, Aug. 12.-Fire
early this morning destroyed the Opalnc
fibre works and four wooden buildings
on Quay street. The fiber works manu-
featured celluloid collars and cuffs and
had just laid in $4,000 worth of cel!u-
loid. Total loss, $4,000; no insurance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
CUT DOWN C%p,<cCc

Kansas City, Mo-. Aug. 12.-The Rock
Island IN order to cut down expenses,
contempatcs the reduction of all salaries
~ per cent. An attempt was made to
secure the signatures Of the switchmen
mere to an agreement to accept the re-
ductlon during period of three months,
but the men not only refused to sign,
but at meeting tonight decided to
strike If an attempt should be made to
force the reduction.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
CYCLONE.

Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. PA small
sized cyclone struck the village of Dag
Eett Mich, about thirty miles north of
Mcnomlncc last night and wrecked the
planning mill of the Western Lumber COM
pany. The mill was ready to 60 into
operation to-day, and the damage to the
building and machinery will amount to
several thousand dollars. The wind also
blew down the lumber plea and did other
damage in the village.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 12-The South
ern Iron company, with headquarters in
this city, will make a special assignment
to-day to secure claims of their opera
tives at the furnaces in ickman county
and certain open accounts. The papers
were being made out last night, but no
statement was given out by the officers
The operatives have been uneasy for
some time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
OUT OF PRISON

Belfast, Aug. 12.-.James Walker who
was IN the beginning of 1887 sentenced
10 twenty years penal servitude for
shooting soldier during the rioting in
Belfast in 1886. was released from the
Mount Joy prison to-day by order of the
government
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

The women who visit the worlds fair
declare that the Oriental dances at the
Midway Plaisance are positively in
decent" If that be the case, it is sur
prising that the women do not keep
away from it, But Of course their curl
oSity must be satisfied.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
pURJIC EXECIITIO\

Pikeville, Ky, Aug. 12.-Henry Hall
was hanged here this morning for the
murder of his brother. Tile drop fell ut
I'LL. His neck was instantly broken
He made confession on the scaffol1,
and completely broke down. Fifty guards
armed with Winchesters prevented any
attempt at rescue. Ten thousand people
witnessed the execution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
A DEFAULTER.

San Francisco, Aug. 12-Cashier Fred
Grotefend, of the Bapk of Shasta, coun-
ty, at Redding Calf, is defaulter for
over $4,000. He has sIuandered his
fathers estate, amounting to $4,000,
and he wasted many small estates left in
his charge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

Emperor Wilhelm gives it lis his opin-
ion that England could not cope with
the United States in war. The emperor
has hit the nail on the head. but the
motive for the remark is no doubt con-
cealed in cunning
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
SURRENDERED

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 12.-Chares S.
Cook, the banker who is charged with
having wrecked the banks of artford and
Juneau, Wis. which failed about two
years ago, was yesterday surrendered to
the government by his bondsmcn He
will be tried at Hartford next month.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
SHOPS SHUT DOWN,

Pine Bluff. Ark, Aug. 1.-THE St.
Louis Southwestern railway shops in this
city were shut down last night indefinite
ly, throwing out about 800 machinists.
The company is endeavoring to save ex-
penses. The property is guarded by dep
uty sherifs as trouble is expected.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
ROBBER ARRESTED.

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 12.--'Doc" Snapp,
one of the members of the gang which
robbed the Pacific Express companys
wagon of $500 ten days ago. was ar
rested to-day at Anardarko, Ind. T.
Snapp was a medical student ut col
lege here and was intimate with the
messenger who planned the robbery Four
members Of the gang are now under ar
rest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
LUMBER DEALERS ASSIGN

& san francisco, Aug. 12.--The firm Of
Staro'rd u Gollstonc, extensive lumber
uealers' nave made an assignment for
tne cement OF creditors Liabilities. S11O.-
w.; assets. S15OOO0. Speculation in
lumber lands and difficulty in COLLECTING
caused the suspension, ''''''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
FOR ENTERTAINMENT.

Kansas City, Aug. 12.-City Clerk
Milligan, of Guthrie, Ark, is under ar
rest for $4,000 ENLIGHTENMENT. His
bond is $1,000, and several names OH it
are declared to have been forged. Other
city officials are involved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
DROUTH ENDED.

Peru, Ind, Aug. 12.-Copious rains to-
day ended the eleven weeks drouth. it
is so late, however, that fully 50 per
cent of the corn is destroyed and pota-
toes are total failure. There never
before was a time in this part of the
state when the rivers We're SO low.
Thousands Of wells are dried UP.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
Quilted RY FIRE.

Toledo, Ohio, Aug. PA $65, 900 blaze
Quilted the Locke estate block on St.
Clair street last night. 1t started in the
boiler room of the Weekly Critic and
spread to Laws metal hod factory Loss
to the building is $4,000: Western Gas
Fixtures company; $4,000; Law Hold
company, 81 900: Critic Publishing COM
pany, $1,000: c. II. Rood. candy, $1,000;
Richard Crone, saloon, $500.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

Canada has homestead law. Farm
lots of POO acres are granted to each
male adult, on condition Of building
n log house 16X2O feet, cultivating
fifteen acres in every 100. and residing
six months in each year during five
years on the property.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
ElRE IN DI1pIrOEn

D1puque Iowa. Aug. 12.-Tbc ma
e en and blacksmithing department Of
the Norwegian plow works wcro do
s1royed by fire last night. Loss ,hon,
slo'ooo. Sevcnty-fve men are thrown
out of employment '"'o"h
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

The national banks had in 1892 $G79,-
O76,65O capital and $237, 7G1 ,S65,023 sur
plus. Their total dividends We're S5O.-
400, 1888, and total net earnings $780,
65S,O15.27
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

The shah of Persia carefully treas
ureS an heirloom in the shape of
small cube of gold literally covered
With Oriental letters and characters. 1t
is said to have fallen from heaven
during iohammed's time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
BANKING HOTSE E.11

n =. 11VCST1 4 lbs
Monticello, ILL.,, Aug. 1.-THE BANKING
mousse of W. W. Beatty, known as the
Mansheld bank at Mansfield. Ill.,, yester-
gay made an assignment. The liabiitins
are Slo6,159 and assets $135,OOO, Driu-
clpally real estate in Piutt county and
Chicago. "''u
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
BAD COILEITIONs

Decatur, ILL.,, Aug. 1.-the Leavitt-
Og'evee Company of Maroa made IN as
signment to-day. The assets are 500, 900:
liabilities, $4,000. The company dealt
in farm implements of nil kinds. Bad
collections WAS the cause of the failure
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
SANITARY CONFERENCE

Cincinnati, Aug. 12.-President Diaz Of
Mexico has appointed delegates to at
tend the sanitary conference to be held
as a part of the Pan-American Medical
congress at Washington beginning Sept
3. and has advised the secretary, DR..
Reed of this city, of his action. Similar
appointments have been made by Ven
ezuela and other countries
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
NEWSPAPER SEIZED.

Ashland, Wis, Aug. 12.- The property
of the Times Publishing company was
seized to-day under /, chattel mortgage
held by John A. Monger of West ST.
perior. The Times will, hereafter, be
run under the infringement Of l.. H.
Higgins, formerly of the Ironwood Ad.
yOcNte
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
ASSIGNED

Mansfield, ILL.,, Aug 12-W. w. Beat
tvs bank made an assignment to-day.
Assets, 600; liabilities, $4,000. It
is claimed the bank will be able to pay
out and have u surplus.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17

4 Condensed Record of the Impor-
tant HnpeninEs of the Week in
North Dakota, Arranged for Rapid
Heading.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
WANT SILVER.

Colfax, Wash, Aug. T. Nathaniel
Lyon Post, G. A. r., has passed reso-
luton asking congress to have all pen
sions paid in liver
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
THROUGHOUT THE STATE

INTERESTING NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE STATE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-08-17
LANGDoN, NORTH DAKOTA.

Long foreheads with spherical knobs
In the upper part indicate genius, per-
tinacity without decision, GOODNESS, var
ed by fits of impetuosity.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-14
sErrLr rARRANr couNTY.

Editor Gazette;
1 have several times lately. seen In
your valuable paper notiess q interview
with leading citizens q ron worm u
regard 70 promoting The growth and vel
fare u our CITY. / have also from time
to time noticed that you deyoie seyerll
columns Of The Gazette 70 singing the
praises Of the nnriyallet climate ahd soil
" the Abilene, Cgncho and fAuhAudle
countries. and ] freely admit u4t your
glowing description Of the same Is true,
but what puzzles me IS why ypu feinatn
silent Ia regnrl u the unsurpassed cii-
mate aud richness Of soil surrounding our
city. You can take all points " the CON-
pass for a distance varying from ntteen
20 thifiy-nyg miles around forI Ngrtl
and son win find that ~ per cent Of ii
Is black-waxy sol, that is not ercelied
hr any OIL ~ s.- lul " I rNl--
Vet ~ T. foley -ha rrlispnted homo Of
The jack rabbit and loafer wolf. Ninety
pr cent II This section lls never u.eu
diinrl,ed by the pillow. IAe hFst thing
thsI lupresss stranger coming into
FUft Worth from any direction y iEat
thu city IS completed surrounded hy
Light. air and space. II is very tue that
is Give or hfie,u yeau@ ago the big pas
tun's we're wed stocked with cattle. but
that time has gone never 10 return again,
and Il is a safe bet % make that the
owners Of those pastures arr laud-ponT
today. Why not turn your baiteTies
loose on the big empty pastnresf get the
chamber Of cou..nprce 20 take up tile sub
jet.
Get John Howard lthe man with the
Ecel 70 load his GatIIn gun with quar-
ter sections ~ Tarrani couliy pastures
and send him " iu tho Npr'hwes' gun
ming for small game. He can find lots
Of farmers up there that don't want more
I than 2 quarter section.
| There are people passing through our
! city every day going 20 the dihcnent So
/ lions for ZONES that You have beCl adj
voriising Tor the past six or seven years.
/ NJ we want t1 build ~ our city We must
Z GET 10 work and settle up the country
around ms; get a family on every quar-
ter section that viii give MS retail
trade larger Than the most suuguine mer-
/ chant ever lrlm' o. Then we viii ind
very little difficulty 30 gcttiug j1bhing
houses and manufacturers % locptr hgre.
There are lots Of towns Ia Texas tai
haven't one-tfrh the population ~ onr
| ei'v ih4' IT fu'7y eH'avi1r l4-'-ar
retail trade, owing TO he fact Of being
start the bail to rolling in the right direc.
ton ynn cul Md more 20 the growth OF
! Fort Worth in the next Eve years than
/ you can do otherwise 10 twenty.
F. J.. JORDAN.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-14
oArnoLIcIsM pnpENpEp.

Wichita Falls. Tex, Oct. IS.
Editor Gazette,
Permit me to say to Mr. II. Memo Of
Henrietta, whose letter OF warning 10
the American people was published In a
late issue Of The Gazette, not to lose any
sleep over the Catholics securing con
troll OF this government
Mr. Nemo's letter would be amusing
were Il hot misleading, aud il he will
take The trouble 10 look up the address
OF Manager Satolli delivered at the con
gress of religions at the Worlds fair
this summer, he will tind therein words
Of loyalty to this government that should
satisfy him or any other American tliii-
gen- AmOpg other good words expressed
by Sqtolil was the following Ito the
members Of his church, He said; 60
forward with the word Of God In one
hand aud The constitution Of the United
STATES IN the other, with charity for all
and malice 20 none.
Speaking Of charity, from observatlan
| must say that II the Catholics q this
country are making . specially Of any
one thing more than another it Is char
ny. For this they are entitled 10 credit,
aud others might do well ~ follow the eA'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-14

WACO. rcxaa. Oct. 10 tspecial.l-A sup
posed attempt at burglary, which possesses
an unusual feature, 81 stated to have occur
red at ana early hour yesterday morning.
It happened at the residence Of sir. John
Tooker, ~ the corner OF .fteenth aud
Mary streets. Mrs. rooser about s O'Clock.
invoke and noticed the window OF the room
open This excited her suspicion. she made
a light aud with a Nomuu's instinct looked
under The bed She discovered man There,
nppareutly asleep, and almost nude. Ills
tf6user5 were rolled up, and placed under
Ala head Tor. pillow Her husband ordered
the man 10 come out from the shelter Of
thp boil AS he dil SO. Mr.. r0Oker seized
q chair as Il 10 strike the Intruder, when
the latter exclaimed. Don strike me!
You know me-.
Tho mau tarriud his clothes 10 his hands,
gtd revolver dropped out OF one Of h's
pockets, He picked It up. and took bis de-
pAripre
IN answcf to question az 70 his motive
I'm coming Into the house, he Is reported
10 have said: at was cold outside, aud
thought I'D freeze" Police Officers sam
Hall and Clay were summoned. but the
nude burglar had disappeared. The man, II
r. said APPEARED TO be daEed, os n lust
awakening from deep slumher. his nc-
tlons mark n new departure Ia burgIarlz-
Z man was arrested yesterday by
Oficcr HAWKINS In East Waco on suspicion
OF being the would.he burglar, hut little
evidence seeins TO exist against him.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-14

annie set b. he cathoiir church. Take
the Sisters u Charity, for Instance they
give their lives % the sics, rc1r and
needy The priests n the church yog
VIII always ind trying 20 10 good. SUI
they ar chafifahfa 10 fault, for
know thev deprive themselves % the
nscesfariss Of life 70 give 20 the poor
No. Mr. Memo. tbere is no cause for
alarm. and II you will learn more. q The
teachings b. the leaders Of the Catholic
church in this country anl their Work,
you viii think better u them.
JOHN HOWARD.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-10-14

To pnnssh itos. men fHr 70 ofente which
tiiev would gladly avaid u 'hsy could.
e. % nasant 90 ar Of injustice thai It
cannot be permitted.
Il Is not customary Or In keeping with
The prophecies for . governor 70 declare
beforehand that he viii pardon Il person
II convicted. Tor that forcstails the action
Of tbe court; but the circumstance 10
this instance arc 50 exceptional that Gov.
Hogs departure frum the ruling prac-
tiee may well BE- overlOoked. TIE men
are not able to employ counsel Their
conviction is summary. They viii BE-
housed with criminals aud genuine va.
graufs. AMI the self.rcspeci II the honest
workireman VIII be degraded b. the
action u the Law that be is taxed 10
keep up.
Tae c0iion-Geids Of Texas are white
with ;hc bursting b0Ils which are -aIaug
Tor pickers These men. though out OF
work b. the closing ~ mlHes and other
industries in he far West. have 10 IN
their power to get work now IL tie far-
mers vii eoue in and take them out.
Being without experience they VIII make
b1i scant wsges a. the ruling prices for
picking cotton. but cotfou-picke-s get
their board and lodging thrown in- aud
ii IS noi such bad thing for a man
out Of Nork 10 haze a JOB al which be-
can make q LIVING and few dollars
week besides.