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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Tuesday. May %.

Mimic ladies have organized Il base ball
club and will commence practice at once.
Forest River people are figuring on the
matter Of Incorporating their town and
become ctifed.
The Mocrhead X. ?. lodge was visited
Thursday night by the grand chancellor,
after which q banquet was served.
Railroad Commissioner Rasmussen re-
ports that the roads are doing all the
commissioners have asked and few COM
plants have been filed.
Delegates to the reciprocity convention
from Grafton are Messrs. CaShel, Moore,
Weagant, Sauter and Lcistikow. The
city council will also attend in body.
Citizens of La Moure mourn the death
of Cornelius Crudcn, a popular citizen Of
that place. whose death was caused by
pneumonia.
Jordan Bidlake. a brother of Senator
John. and John D. Black Of Valley City,
have been appointed colonies on the gov
errors staff.
Wahpeton conference of Congregational
churches meets at Dwight May 81 and
June l and The annual sermon will
be preached By Rev. William Edwards
OIL ADtrrTOUDle.
jamestown conference of Congregation
al churches will meet at Darlington June
6 and I. The annual sermon will be
preached by Rev. A. 4. Doyle Of New
Rockford
Gov. SLCrtridge rightly characterizes
as ''bosh" the notion Of S. S. Lyon that
Grand Forks has anything to do with
the agricultural college investigation. or
that the matter is fight of Fargo
against the Forks.
Secretary of war Lamont has ordered
the discharge from the service of the
following named Sioux Indians belong
ing to Company l. Twcntysecond in
fantrv stationed at Fort Yates: Privates
Count. Knock Him-Down. Holy Bear,
Elk and Charles Red Fox. 1t is under
stood that this company is to be disband-
ed entirely soon
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

A new kind of wire for telephone
use. having an aluminun-bronze core
with a copper-bronze envelope, is be-
ing experimental with in Germany. 1t
is said to have a low resistance and
great tensile strength.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Eu1Rlie at n Ball.

New York, May 27.-Society honored
the 1nfanta Eulalie with ball this even
ing which for grandeur, impressiyeness
and elegance has not been excelled by any
similar function held in the metropolis.
The social success of the affair was due
to the participation of people of the most
exclusive circles. The princess was thus
the recipient of the highest civic and
social nonors which could be bestowed
by the greatest city on the continent
that Columbus dis covered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
IT IS DEFINITELY DECIDED
TO RECEIVE VISITORS AT rHrt
FAIR TOMORROW.
No Attempt WIN Be Made to PraE
vent the Opening OF the Gates
OF the White City for the
First Time Next
Sunday.
What Shall Profit rhano2

"nat snail IL Profit Them?
Chicago, May 27.-Open to the world
will be the gates of the beautiful "Whita
City at Jackson Park next SUNDAY
The officials in charge are making exten.
sive preparations to receive immense
crowds there on that day. and if tho
weather is pleasant they estimate that
the attendance will be greater than thar
OF any day since the opening of the fair
After hearing arguments all day in the
Cllngman injunction suit against the di.
rectors of the Columbian exposition to
prevent their closing the gates on Sunday,
Judge Stein took the matter under adj.
visement until Monday morning. Pend.
ing his decision no action in the prem.
lses Will be taken by any court in Cook
county. This will leave the Sunday
opening resolution of the directory undis-
turbed by legal proceedings.
The federal district attorney will file
his bill for an injunction tomorrow, but
he said last night that no action would be
taken until next week, and that tempo
rary restraining order will not be asked
for pending the arguments on the bill.
Chief Justice Fuller will probably occupy
seat on the bench. It is the earnest
desire of the government, according to
Mr. Milchrist, that the decision shall be
made by such an array of legal talent
that no shadow of doubt will rest on the
business of the judges conclusions, what
ever they may be-
The national worlds fair commissioners
adjourned to-day until July 1. When the
commission met to-day Mr.. Woodside
called up the Massey matter and moved
that the resignation be accepted. Mr..
Meyers offered an amendment to &C.
company the acceptance with vote of
thanks. Mr.. Wcodside accepted the
amendment, and the resolution accept
ing MIR. Massey's resignation from the
judiciary committee was accepted. Mr..
Tousley of Minnesota moved that the
commission adjourn until July 1. In ex-
planning his motion he said the commits
sion practically did nothing. Nearly $500
members to come and attend the session,
but since the Sunday opening debate on
last Tuesday quorum had not been
present. Consequently no business of
Importance could be transacted. The
commission as it now worked was a use
less expense. Commissioner White of
New Mexico made violent protest,
claiming the commission could not adj
journ to a fixed time without quorum
being present. He offered an amendment
to adjourn till tomorrow at u. This
was defeated by 16 to -. and White
cried mo quorum When that claim had
been disposed of. Acting President De
Young put the question and on division
clared the commission stood adjourned
to July
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Recipients Of favors have brief mem,
cries. 1t is only three years ago this
month that some of the chaps who are
now writing sarcastic paragraphs about
William Waldorf Aston were noting
with admiration and short-lived graft
tude the fact that he had given 5000
to the benevolent fund Of the New
York Press club.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Expedition Island. forty miles from
the northwest coast Of Australia, has
sunk out Of sight, forty eight feet be-
low the surface Of the sea. 1t was
thirteen miles long and one mile in
width
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

The old country house, Woody, to
which the President and Mrs. Cleveland
go this week, is a fine old mansion
that was once the property Of Francis
Scott Key, author of The Star Span
cled Banner"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

August is the appropriate day
named for grand gathering Of Wiz
ginians at the worlds fair On that
day the 274th anniversary Of the as
sembling at jamestown Of the first rep
resentative legislative body of Ameri-
cans will occur.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

A report on Italian trade issued b!
the British embassy gives 100000, 00C
as the amount annually spent in Italy
by tourists and visitors from foreign
countries OF this large amount almost
one-third is contributed by Americans.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

The change in the character Of the
proprietorship Of the New York Herald
means simply that the editorial force
will hereafter receive its semi-occasion-
al silake-up from the president Of a
stock company instead of from Mr..
Bennett in his individual capacity.
Simply this and nothing more.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

The cost of living in India increases
year by year simultaneously with the
depreciation of the currency Every
imuortant article Of consumption is
considerably dearer than twenty years
ago, and housekeepers may well grum-
bic when the price Of milk has gone up
81 per cent, and that of beef 80 per
cent. Even rice costs per cent more
than of old.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

The silkworm's web is only the five
thousand three hundredth part Of an
inch in thickness, and some Of he spi
ders spin web 50 minute that it would
take 10000 of them to form rope an
inch in diameter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

It is to be noted that the story that
France is missing soldiers on the Ger
man frontier comes from Berlin. II
is also to be noted that Berlin is the
the address Of the Emperor Wilhelm
who is anxious to create sentiment
that will cause the next reichstas tC
pass the bill increasing the German
army.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
He Was Not a spe..ulator.

New York. May 27.-Mr. Foster was gen.
orally considered by Wall street men to have
taken an active interest in Wall street at
fairs. and was supposed to have been assocl-
ated with Senator Calvin s. Brice and Gen.
Samuel Thomas in some Of their deals. Mr..
Foster has not been in easy financial con-
the secretaryship of the treasury. So far
as can be learned. Mr.. Foster speculated
very little. At any rate. not through those
houses with which his supposed operations
were conducted
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Dad for the Boarders.

Fargo, n. D.. Special May 27.-The Sher-
man house was burned early this morning.
This is the fourth building Of this name
which has burned in the past seven years.
1t was owned BY James Kennedy and was
valued at $1,000; insurance. 5000. The
occupant was Ike Blair. who had 1900 in
surance on the furniture. which does not
cover one-half the loss: Over 100 boarders
were asleep in the building when the fire
broke out, and all escaped. but many lost
all their clothing. some getting out with a
portion Of their clothes In their hands and
dressing afterwards,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

A Chicago preacher threatens to unite
all church people i'll a boycott Of the
worlds fair. 1t is evident that the
teachings of Christ have not found Sc
deep root in his heart that he could
turn the other cheek to be smitten
Satan still has strong hold upon him
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
A Bank VIII Suspend.

Findlay. Ohio. May 27.-President Lloyd
Weisel, Of the Peoples bank at North Balti-
more. which carried very heavy deposits Of
the oil producers in the oil country, was
here this evening endeavoring to procure
aid. Failing, to secure this he announced
row morning, having been dragged down by
the failure OF ex-Secretary Charles Foster
Of Fostoria. Charles Foster was q stock
holder in the bank Oil operators and
producers will lose many thousands. Find
lay. banks are unafected by the Foster
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

In saving log at Beaver Dam Mills,
in Burke county, Ga. snake was
found in knot hole, which, when the
tree was standing. was 30 feet from
the ground.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

There was excuse for the driving
Of the N1oors from Spain, for the Moors
had entered the country as invaders.
But the Chinese are in the United
States because we invited them to come
here
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Iowa and Minnesota Compared.

St. Paul. May 27.-Secretary Hart has
received some statistics from Iowa which
show interesting parallels with the State
of Minnesota Iowa has in the poor
houses 2.256; in jais. 413: in states
prison, 623. Minnesota has in poor
houses. 800: in jails, 90: in states pris-
on. 458. The ratio is about the same
for prisoners, but Iowa has nearly three
times as many paupers as Minnesota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Giving His Sister Away.

Alfred-Say, sis, did Mr.. Cumoftin
bring my umbrella back?
Angelina--Why. Mr.. Cumoftin did not
have your umbrella. Alfred. What
made you think that!
Alfred-Why, l heard him say last
night that he would just steal one
more, and | didn't see my umbrella to-
day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
GIVEN IN GREEIS.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, May 27.-The Greek
play 'Antigone" was given by the students
Of yassar college before an audience Of
1000 people at the opera house Of this city
this evening. Preparations for 1t have been
in progress for months, and no pains or ex-
pense was spared to make 1t in every respect
true to its rendering in ancient Greece.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Concerning Minister Baker.

Washington, May q. No dispatches OF
very recent date have been received at the
state department from Nicaragua, and In
fact the officials are still in ignorance Of the
arrival of Minister Baker, but some Of the
debated consular reports coming to hand
The United States consul at San Juan de!
Norte sends report of date of May 9, and
from his statement that kilograms to the
San Cortes it may be seen why Minister
Baker has not yet been able to cOmmuni'
cate with the department
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Hanged for Criminal A.saurt,

Birmingham. Ala. May 27.-Robert Alex
ander, Louis and Howard Pugh, negro boys,
were hanged ut Tuskegee. Ala. at noon to.
day. for criminal assault on Mrs. Cook, a
farmers wife. This is the first legal hang.
ing for ths oTcnsa IN the state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

1t is said that a large proportion OF
the plumes worn by the ladies who at
tend the queens drawing room are
hired from a shop which makes bust
ness Of renting out plumas.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
The Gold Reserve.

Washington, May 27.-Advlees received
s.. 00O,0O0 gold was engaged at the New
York subtreasury for shipment tomorrow,
When this is deducted from the gold on
hand-$98, SO4 Quot will leave the gold
reserve invaded to the extent Of S4, 20O,O0o
A small shipment Of gold is now in transit
TO the treasury. but will not appear In the
felt by this withdrawal OF gold as the
policy OF the administration Is to use the
golG reserve when necessary as availaDie
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
World. Fair Tickets stolen.

Chicago, May 27.-Evidence has been Sc
cured by world fair officials that an enor-
nous supply of tickets have been stolen by
the ticket sellers, and they say several are
IN the conspiracy. Tomorrow a number
or men employed ut the turnstiles will be
arrested. II is estimated that the number
OF tic tickets stolen will reach from 5000 TO
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
A. l. KEHAsrEDr, Proprietor.
NORTH DAKOTA
There are in Prussia more than TO-.
900 physicians in practice, an average
Of one to every 1900 inhabitants.

The most quarrelsome creature in the
world is the scorpion. Two placed in
the same box will always sting each
other to death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

The Standard Oil warehouse at Graf
ton received a severe shaking up in last
Fridays wind. 1t had to be proped uln
A number of small buildings at PAN
River and granary at Pisek VICE
blown over in Saturdays storm.
With the construction of the Selkirk
extension Of the Canadian Pacific. the
Silkirk Record believes the Red river
will be blidged at Sclkirk.
Robert Warren, who mysteriously dis
appeared from jamestown recently. has
been heard from in Duluth. but he don't
remember jamestown.
Track laying on the 500 in Wells coun-
ty is progressing at the rate of two to-
three miles day. and large force of
graders are at work up near the boundary
line
The StutSman county commissioners
held meeting at jamestown, at which
road supervisors were appointed for each
district of the county. Bounty was Ill
lowed on twelve wolf scalps.
jamestown conference of Congrega-
tional churches will meet at Darlington
June 6 and Z. The annual sermon will
be preached by Rev A. A. Doyle Of New
Rockford.
The Merchants National Bank of
Devils Lake will soon erect fine brick
block. 4SASO and two stories high. the
upper story to be fitted out for the Ma
sonic orders in that city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Friday. MNy 3S.

Jonas L. Potts of Edgely has quite Il
relic in the shape of an old Liberty
one cent piece coined in 1896.
1t is reported that Maj. John Waugh,
of the Fort Totten agency, will shortly
be superseded by regular army officer.
Hall. the opium smuggler was rearreSt-
cd at Pembina after being released. The
United States attorney ordered his arrest
and will prosecute.
The Grand Forks Independent Publish
ing company will apply for an amendment
to its charter. increasing its capital stock
to $25,00O and for permission to change
it's place of business from Grand Forks
to Fargo.
1t is reported that the Northern Pa
cific company is considering the PROPOSE
ton of constructing branch line to ex-
tend through Barnes and Steele counties.
divcrging from the main line near Valley
City The line would offer an outlet for
100000 bushels of wheat.
Three men made an attempt to burg
larize the Ontario house ut Casselton.
The chief of police caught them while i'll
the act He gathered them in. and after
keeping them several hours under lock
and key, gave them the privilege to get
out of town or go to Jail. They got,
right lively.
Attorney General StandiSh has ren-
dcred an opinion that county treasurerS
should not attach the ) per cent penalty
to unpaid real estate taxes OH June l..
but should extend the time to Oct. l be-
fore the penalty attaches. The last leg
iSluturc passed law to that effect. but
omitted to attach an emergency. 50 that
the law does not become operative until
July l.
After a two days trip in Foster county.
ex-senator Casey states that the wheat
crop has been damaged from 10 to Is
per cent. Grain is blown out and grow
ing grain was damaged as well from the
violent wind storm of May IS and 80,
and it is impossible to tell the full ex-
tent Of the damage for ten days yet.
Notwithstanding the cool weather wheat
is growing WELL Reports of blown out
grain are heard from many other locali-
ties
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

nounccd that the next party brought be-
fore him on the same charge would be
fined twice as much. Swenson paid the
fine and threatens to get even with the
first dirty yard he can find.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
orranised Mnilera.

st. Paul, May 27.r-The st. Paul mail
ers have completed organization. and
have received their charter from the
typographical union.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

AHotHef AuStFaIIan SuSpenbIOH.
Melbourne, May 27.-The Mercantile FL
nancial Trustees and Agency company has
suspended payment. The nominal capital
OF the concern exceeds $4,000, 900, and the
British y deposits in the Institution amount to
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Little Falls. Mimi. May 27.-The resi-
dence of G. A. IIindberg. prominent Mt
torney. was partially destroyed by fire
last night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01
Jutlicinl Anpointme,

JuUIclnI AppO1Ntmemf. r.
Washington. May 27.--The president to-
day appointed Frank Dele Of Oklahoma a..
soeiate justice NJ III" ;si,,,re.nc court OF oRsi
lalionla. 8 IL
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Fon du Lac. Wis. May 27.-Charlcs
Pierson. ex-sheriff and boilermaker arc
one of the oldest residents Of the city, is
dead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Tracy, MIMI. May 27.-At public
meeting last night it was decided to build
a new school costing $25,000
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Beloit Wis. May 27.--The relay hi
cycle ride from Springfield. Ill.,. to Madi
son, Wis. was postponed because OF
heavy rains.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Pierre. S. D.. May pa flow of 400
gallons per minute was struck at the
government artesian we'll at the Indian
school Yesterday at depth of LIPS feet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Sank Center, MINI. May 27.-The
Central Congregational conference, which
is now in session, is being largely attend
ing present.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-06-01

Minneapolis, May 27.-Leck & Mcleod
of this city have just been awarded the
contract for the construction of the new
custodian building for the state school
for feeble minded children at Faribault.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-29
PERSONAL IND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
lens, and Other Matters.

Judge s. F. Coleman, Of Cumberland
county, visited the Capitol yesterday.
The revival meeting at Denny-street
church is progressing with increasing in
terest.
Miss Mabel Cartwright has returned
home after an extended visit to friends
and relatives in Ashland Va.
In the Chancery Court yesterday II.
A. McCurdy qualified as administrator
Of the estate OF Leigh S. Smith.
Mr.. W. %. Plzzlni and his sister have
Just returned from a two weeks trip
to the Worlds Fair, Niagara and north
ern cities.
a pleasant vacation 10 North Middletown.
KY. and win occupy his pulpit at Mar
shall-street Christian church next Sun
day.
Mr.. George w. England and Miss Mag
gle L. Eacho were married at the resi-
dence Of the bride. on State street, last
night by Rev. w. a. Langhorn.
At a meeting of the Prohibitionsts Of
Henrico county, held September 18th, J.
F. Putney was nominated by reclamation
candidate for the House OF Delegates.
At a popular concert at the Worlds
Fair last Saturday Mr. Fred c. Hair.
has been spending several weeks with
friends In Chicago.
Rev John Cavnaugh. the old soldier
evangelist, is In Richmond again ard will
ctldUct meetings in the street re is
an earnest speaker and is highly regarded
by nany friends i'm the city.
Rev. A. 4. Moore has returned after
The suit of John T. Anderson & Son,
Instituted in the Circuit Court Wednes-
day. Is not against A. @. Billings as an
individual, but against A. Q. Billings &
Co.
The teachers and scholars OF the night
school Of Technology, Of the Virginia
Mechanics Institute. will assemble for
organization at the Institute. No. 602 east
Main street, tomorrow evening at 1880
o'clock
The loss by the recent fire AT the
Gayton Brick Company's works has been
adjusted The receivers, ". l.. Walters.
Jr., and p. p. Winston, agreed TO ac-
cept $1,000 as n compromise In full
satisfaction, which sum the insurance
companies agreed 20 pay.
The alarm OF fire turned in yesterday
afternoon about 2 o'clock from box No.
-, was occasioned by a number Of tar
barrels near the gas house. in Fulton,
being set on fire by some boys. There was
no damage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-29

smither's-sands. 1871: Lovenstein, ia;
Cary "a: Binford. 1913; Burton, 10.
Baker's-Sands. 81; Lovenstein, 30; Cary
Z; Blnford, 49, Burton, II.
Hardin's Shop-Sands, iss; Lovensteln'
1872. Cary. "a: Blnford, 123: Burton, %.
Hungary-Sands, &C.: Lovanstein, %;
Cary, 80: Blnford, Z; Burton. 60.
Jones PrecInct--sands, l62; Lovenstein'
l2s: Cary, Ga: Binford. 20; Burton, io''
Bruins-Sands, IL; Lovenstein, AZ; cary
"a; Rinford. 90, Burton; 43.
Observation-Disclosures. 2lS; Lovensteir'
1873: Cary lO5; Binford. 100; Burton ~.
Town Hall-Sands. s.; Lovenstein' al
Cary, %: Blnford, %, Burton. g.
Whitlocks-S Sands. 2e; Lovenstein' "
Cary. %: Binford. q; Burton,
The total number Of votes poiled IN
the nine precincts for candidates ior
the senate we're Sands. $50; Losenstein,
~; Cary, 397; For House OF Delegates ;
Rinford. 600: Burton. 40
The remaining precincts In the county
will be heard from to-day, when the Hen
rico Democratic Committee will hold
a meeting at the courthouse TO canvass
the returns.
All the indications point to the nomina-
ton OF w. j. Binford for the House OF
Delegates, while Conway r. Sands and
William Lovensteln will reveive large
majority OF votes for the Senate.