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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
OuADRUpLELYNCH

Aberdeen, Miss, Sept. 16-Thcrc was
quatlruple lynchins at Quincy, fifteen
miles from here. few days ago, the par
ticulars of which have just reached here.
Two weeks ago Thomas Woodruff and
his five children We're taken violently i'll.
and two children died. Woodruff and the
other three children are dying. 4 num-
Der of nt5shbors also became very ill
while Attending the sick family. Exam
nation of the we'll on the premises dis
closed three packages of Rough on Rats
i'll it. and suspicion pointed to negro
named Ben Jackson, who was arrested.
and taken by Il crowd of unmasked men
from the officers during the inquest trial
and hanged. The next day the jury cx-
amiM> Mahaley Jackson. Bcn'S wife.
and Lou Carter. his mothcr-in-law. who
testified to Il knowledge of Bcn's intcn-
ton to purchase poison for the purpose.
hut the Jury discharged them. \ crowd
of armed men took them out and hanged
them as participants in the conspiracy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
Sure Trouble for n Dime.

did you ever drink gin sandwi III ?"
inquired the concoctor Of cooling drinks
as he proceeded to fill the orders of
a half dozen thirsty ones at the same
time. No one had ever heard Of the
beverage referred to. if, ind ,cd it was
4 beverage. Which some doubted. as
drinking sandwich might be conSid.
ered L novel and interesting perform
ance. "Well,' continued the drought
dispeller, as he agitated the silver lclr-
onade shaker. lit is not very often
called for in fashionable resorts, but
among those who prize drinks accord.
ing to the proportion Of intoNication to
the price it is very popular. Take a
cOlOred gentleman who is nerving him.
self up for cake walk or excursion
and wants a razor edge on in short
notice. He walks into barroom and
orders Il 'stovepipe' of beer. This is
a big glass. holding nearly Il pinr, half
Of which he drinks down. He then
buys a Scent glass of gin and downs
that, after which he pours tho rest of
the beer on top. This is Il gin sand
witch, and for the small price of 1C
cents he lays an excellent foundation
for Il free fight at the first opportuni
y.'-WaShingtOn Post
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
CONGRESS-

Washington. Sept. 1G.-Somc routine
business having been disposed of. the
struggle over the federal election bill was
resumed and the Republicans again re-
sorted to tilibustcring tactics. The at
tendance was very small at the opening.
Mr.. Burrows demanded the ayes and
nays on the call of committee reports
The vote resulted. yeas I. nays 143-no
quorum. the Republicans and administra-
ton Democrats refusing to vote. The
house devoted the remainder of the day
to delivering eulogies on the life and
character of the late Congressman Chip
man of Michigan.
After the routine morning business the
repeal bill was taken up in the senate.
and Mr.. Lindsay Dem. KY addressed
the senate at length.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
DEADWOOD SAVED.

Dcadwood, S. d., Sept. ia sleep
less. restless. anxious night was spent by
the residents of DcadwoOd. Nearly the
entire male population put in the night
fighting the forest fire north of the city
which for hours threatened to sweep all
before it. At II o'clock last night the
fire had reached a point only mile from
town. The track of the flames was two
miles wide, and lay through region
thick with dry brush and timber. The
wind was blowing gale and the flames
were leaping to the tops of pine trees
jumping 100 feet high Along the line of
this wake of fire We're scattered 1000
men or boys with axes, shovels and pine
houGhs, cutting down trees, building
breaks and fighting back the ever-ad-
vancing flames. Toward morning the
wind vecred and the town was saved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
ALLEGED RRJPERV

Spokane. Wash. Sept. 1G.-Another
city councilman charged with booding
was arrested yesterday and released on
$1,000 bond to appear to-day. He was
Charles A. Knox, who has held the posi-
ton for the past four years. and has
been considered one of the highly re-
spected citizens of the city. Knox is ac-
cused of being bribed to the extent of
500, only $25 of which was paid. Pa
pers are ready for the arrest of four
councilmen and some other city officials
on deals which involve nearly $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
MURDER AND SIICIDE

Morcll, Ark. Sept. 1G.---A killing and
suicide has occurred three miles west of
here. the result of Il White Cap organ
ization. Emanuel Ferguson, Il man
named Adair. Billy, Woods and Drew
Grant We're indicted for mobbing ne
gro. Ferguson threatened to turn state
evidence and was lurcd by the crowd
into the woods. Ferguson became aware
that he was going to be killed and shot
Adair. then. jumping off the wagon, he
ran to the house of Il man named Pattcr-
son. After stating that he killed Adair.
he handed Mrs. Patterson $40 for his
wife. and. placing his gun to his head,
pulled the trigger
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
SLEEP ENDED IN DEATH

Minneapolis Sept. 1G.-Death by NOR
phine poisoning in bare unfinished
room at 100 Washington avenue south
was the case which Coroner Spring will
have to investigate. Walter J. Mears. a
well known restaurantkeeper on Wash
ington avenue south. died yesterday aft
ernoon. Hc bad taken morphine to re-
lieve Il headache. Mears was twenty
three years Old and has parents living at
Austin, this state. His wife's home was
at Muskegou. Mich. They had been
married four years and had moved into
the rooms the day before the death oc-
CURED. Mears had policy for $500 on
his life, made in favor of his wife.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
CROWDS IN ABERDEEN.

Aberdeen. S. D.. Sept. 16.-Crowds
filled the grain palace last evening to it's
utmost capacity. Among the distin-
guished citizens present were Gov. Shell
don, Judges Bennett and Hany, Land
Commissioner Ruth, a representative of
the imperial court at st. Petersburg, and
correspondents form the worlds fair of
several London and Paris papers. The
receipts already justify the statement
TINT the exposition will b, great fnan-
cial success. The fair concludes tonight.
President Charles Keith, of the state ag-
ricultural board. declined a reelection as
member of the board, and John Arm
strong of De Smet has been chosen in his
stead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
A CASE OF LEpROSY

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 1G.--The city
Of Canton, twcnty-one miles below here,
is very much agitated over the discovery
of what is believed to be genuine case
of leprosy. An immigrant from Northern
Norway named McKcrson has IL virulent
and rcpulsive disease which has already
resulted in the rotting off of several fin
gers and toes, and which has affected his
whole body. Some of the physicians
scout the idea of leprosy and, while adj
hitting that the disease is incurablc and
is in an advanced state, consider it a bad
form of syphilis. The man has been suf-
fering from the trouble for twelve years.
and is now in an exceedingly enfceblcd
condition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
JEWELS IN A TURTLES bAok.
The ExtrnvnGan4 Freak OF a 3Itllton-
airc Living "a Ee.+ Tos1z State.

The ExtrnvnGan4 Freak OF a 3ftllton-
ai-e Living "a Ee-s ios1z State.
In my iourneyings over this fair land
[ have run across some very strange
fads INDUCED in by people who hnve
plenty of money and who have used 1t
in the qualification of fancies that have
not benefited the world in the least,
says Il correspondent Of the Globe
Democrat. l have met stamp collect
ors and pug dog fanciers; men with a
mania for accommodating walking canes;
once knew Il man who had spent hun
dreds Of dollars in getting up a collec-
ton Of historical hats covering two
centuries; but a jewelcr at Buffalo told
me about I millionaire of that vicinity
who should certainly have the highest
pointed crown hat in my friends col
lection. About month ago this mil
liorairc walked into jewelers. place
with a common land turtle or tortoise,
which he had captured in the woods
near by, laid it on the counter and gave
a most astounding order, remarking:
- s@ANS tAC pCopAC oOlliClALllS, " lStlh
about And he certainly did, for he
ordered the shell of the turtle to be EN-
crusted on its outer edge with Il heavy
layer of gold on EtruScan finish. In
the center Of it's horny back he ordered
an emerald to be placed. At various
points in the gold he had inserted small
but pure diamonds. A massive silver
chain was attached to the shell. At
his magnificent country seat the er-
latic millionaire had constructed on
his lawn reproduction in rocks, bushes
and ferns Of the spot from which the
tortoise had been taken. In this place,
which the rich man calls a "turtlear-
min,' the highly decorated reptile is
permitted to roam the length Of his
silver chain. 1t looks as though the
financial stringency had not struck this
man of MEANS and his neighbors are
now waiting for him to have the houses
OF his cattle gold plated, his horses
shod with silver and diamond drops
placed in the ears Of his fancy pigs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
STE ksLSuIpS COLLIDE.

London, Sept. 16.-A collision between
two steamships, which happily did not re-
suit in any loss of life, took place Thurs
day night off the Sovereign lightship. A
large passenger steamer. name unknown,
ran into and sank the Danish steamer
Naifa, which was within Il short distance
of the Sovereign light. Instead of COM
ing to and seeing if she could be of any
assistance to the vessel she had run into,
the passenger steamer after the crash
put on a full head of steam and disap-
peared in the darkness. The Naifa rap
idly filled and sank. Happily the crew
had time to take to their boats, and,
there being no sea. succeeded in making
IL safe landing ut Hastings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
COURT TO CONVENE

St Paul, Sept. 15.-The United States
circuit court of appeals will convene in
this city on Monday and remain in SEES
sion about two months, Judges Thayer.
Caldwell and Sanborn sitting 1t is an
tlcipated they will begin by handing down
a long list of decisions on the cases heard
before the summer adjournment. Judge
Sanborn reached the city yesterday from
his old family homestead in New Hamp-
shire. where he and his family have been
spending the summer months Clerk J.
y. Jordan also arrived in the city from
st. Louis and began his preparations at
OEce for the coming session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
MAD RUSH FOR CHEROKEE
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FLOCK
INTO THE STRIP.
With the Crack of n Rifle the Rush
for Lands Ii Begun All Along the
Bordcr-NlanN Accidents and Few
Shooting 'Scrnpes.

Arkansas City. Kan, Sept. 1G.-Every-
thing that has life along the border of the
Cherokee outlet is moving to-day. Final
preparations for the biggest race in the
history of the world We're completed this
morning. and at II o'clock noon a rifle
shot was the signal for thousands of
boomers to make the run across the line
into Cherokee strip. The scene was an
exciting one. and will long be remcm-
brrcd by those who participated in the
mad rush for lands. There We're many
accidents. but the majority of them were
not of Il serious character. There We're
also 4 few shooting Scrapes. and no
doubt many murders will be reported
within the next few days. There was a
great scramble to register on the last
day. Booths were opened at I o'clock
this morning in a large store room. and.
almost before the people generally knew
what was going on. force of twenty
clerks was ut work taking the names and
issuing certificates of registration of
home seekers. They started Our at the
rate of twenty Il minute. and 12,OOU were
handled here. exclusive of the large num-
her that We're registered at the border
line. The opening of the booths here at
tracted many women and old men who
had determined not TO register at all
rather than undergo taie hardshps Mt the
border line. Many Of those at theborder
who We're at the foot of the long lines
abandoned their places there and came
into the city to register More however
went to the border than came away. and
the crowd there continued dense. Home
seekers appeared to have awakened to a
realization of the necessity for carrying
Il supply of water with them into Tie new
country. and all sorts of vessels were in
demand for carrying it. The stock of
cantcens was long since exhausted. and
timers We're busy soldering temporary
tin wash basins, which were sold readily
at 81 each. \ large number of water
wagons had been rugged up, and they
were moved into the strip as rapidly as
possible to supply water to claim takers
They expect to dispose of it at 81 buck
ct tonight. To-day's trains We're loaded
with town lot spectators. and the Chero-
kee Townsite Trust company sold lots at
Il rapid rate in Cross and kildare. which
by common consent are looked upon as
the coming cities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
WAS IT PHIL SCHEIG?

Howard Lake, Mimi. Sept 1G.-A
startling rumor is that Philip NJ. Scheig.
absronding teller of the Bank of Mime
apolis. has been seen in this vicinity very
recently. Detectives supposed to have
been from Minneapolis are known to
have been here, and it is supposed they
are in possession of important clcwS
which lead them to suspect that Scheig
is in hiding hercabouts. Houses Of people
who are Supposci ~ h. friendly to the
Schrigs are being watched, and rv,-y IRE
caution is being taken to prevent him
slipping through the fingers of the au-
thorities
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
The Automatic Waiter.

The waitress may be dispensed with
A woman believes she has made her
supertluous by inventing table that
will wait on itself. The tablc-dining
table, of course-is round, with space
10 inches wide for the individual plates,
cups, saucers. etc. Inside this circle
there is a revolving disc. raised about
2 inches above the surrounding circle,
upon which the food is placed BY
turning it in any direction yoa may
have the bread, butter, olives or cream
without asking or waiting for them.
The invention seems to be the 1nerriest
kind OF a merry go-round.-N York
Evening Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
GRAVES DESECRATED

st. Paul. Sept. 16.-Yestcrday forenoon
Chief Garvin received a circular from
the mayor and chief Of police of Hudson,
Wis, offering 5000 reward for informa-
ton which will lead to the arrest and
conviction of the parties who desecrated
Willow River cemetery there about Sept
.. Hoodlums, it is thought, from St.
Paul or vicinity did the work. Tomb
stones in the pretty little cemetery We're
defaccd and hower-covered graves ruth
lessly trodden beneath the feet of the in
trudcrS. and the Hudson authorities are
anxious to fl.l and punish the guilty par
ties.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
CHOSEN FRIENDS.

St. Louis. Sept. 16.-The supreme coun-
Gil of the Order of Chosen Friends cleo
ton of officers resulted as follows: Su-
preme councillor, II. II. Morse, New
York: supreme assistant councillor. G. NJ.
Arnold. California: supreme vice coun-
cilor. ]. 3. Stubs. Texas: supreme re-
corder, T. B. Linn, Indiana: supreme
treasu w. J. Newton. District of Co
lumbia; supreme medical examiner, DR..
H. Jamison. Indiana,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
WORK OF A MISCREA\T

Bowling Green. Ky. Sept. 16.-A mis-
crrant shot into Il Louisville & Nashville
train last night between Louisville and
this city. while it was running at full
speed. The ball struck Editor Bailey
Barksdale. of the Tobacco Leaf Chroni-
Gle, of ClarNsvillc, Tenn. OH the fore
head, and made serious, but it is
thought not fatal wound. The train was
stopped. but the bastard who did the
shooting could not be found. The
wounded editor arrived here at 8 o'clock
bleeding and very ill. but til: physicians
say he will recover
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
LOSING HIS MIND

St. Louis, Sept. 1G.-The condition Of
Archbishop Kcurick. of the st. Louis
archdiocese. is exciting much alarm
among his clergy. Letters written by
him and other occurrences indicate an
unftness for the transaction of business.
He has in his control nearly $75O.00O of
church property, 100000 in cash. and.
in view IF Ills present state, Il delegation
Of priests is to I've sent to Legate Satolli.
seeking action to place control of church
finances out of the power of the arch
b>l op.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
FAST TIME.

Chicago. Sept. 16.--At Washington
Park to-day Directum, Monroe Sails
bury's four-year-old stallion by Director,
in Il race against time, Clipped half
second from his recond and made new
mark for the stallion record of the world
doing the mile in 2:O6 10 Flying lib.
another of Salisbury's string, started to
beat his record of 2:05 IL and won a
record of 2:o4, record equaled only by
the champion. Mascot. whose mile in
that time has stood as the worlds pacing
record for the past year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
SEVERAL TOWNS BURNED
FURTHER REPORTS FROM THE
WISCONSIN FOREST FIRES.
Villages Wiped Out by Fires and
Numerous Towns Surrounded by
FlamcS-A Number of lives lave
Probably Been Lost.

Milwaukee, Sept. 16.-DiSpatchcs from
a score of Wisconsin cities tell stories of
great loss by forest fires. Junction City,
Baskerville, Prentice, Spencer, Mcdford,
Rhinclander, Stevens Point and other
the Chicago. Milwaukee, & st. rall rail-
way, is burned. DeN.,:ville IL Threat
encd with humiliation. Hundreds of
scattered dwellings, kuowl t" Il" il the
path of the flames have doubtless burned,
No losses of life hay, BON reported. ut
that all the settlers i'll the burned dist1i't
hayc escaped is impossible. Every square
mile of the vast timbcred district IF Wis
conSn is as dry as finder, no rain having
fallen for weeks. and the flames are
sweeping on without check. The Losses
cannot, of course, be estimated. but ale
doubtless in the millions. The district
already swept by the fires and that still
threatened includes nearly one-thirl of
the state. Wisconsin is today ovcrllung
by Il pail of smoke reaching from Lake
Michigan to Lake Superior, :nl from the
extreme eastern border of the state to the
Mississippi.
A special from Marshfield, Wis, says:
Yesterday and last night will long be re-
membcred by the people of this section of
night. Driven by terrific wind. two
great forest fires, one ON the south and
the other on the north side of the city,
threatened destruction and swept every
got w;.an the city !;.sHs hut ~.s met
by an army of citizens, who formed 4
bucket brigade and succeeded in prevent
ing Il repetition of the disaster of six
years ago. The smoke was binding. Re-
ports of great loss of property came in
hourly.
Powers station. two miles north of
with their lives. The loss of !lfa, as far
as can be learned at this writing, is only
the two children of Frank Kodil, who, it
is reported, We're suffocatcd.
Mcmillan, Withce, Pine River and sew
era' other settlements have been de-
str"!cd. The loss to pine timber alone
will amount to over $5,OOO,OOO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
IMPEACHMENT

Montreal, Sept. 1G.-Mr Morotti. the
Italian consul. by order Of his govern
ment, is collecting newspaper and other
evidence regarding the action of Mayor
Desjardins in refusing to extend the
city's hospitality to the Italian warship
Etna when it was here. As the mayor
is dominion senator it is supposed to be
the intention of the italian government to
have him impeached.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
CHEROKEE BONDS.

St. Louis. Sept. 1G.-A syndicate of St.
Louis bankers. represented by Maj. G. c..
Rainwater. yesterday telcgraphed an Of
fer to Chief Harris and the financial dele
CATION of the Cherokccs who have in
charge the sale of $4,000 bonds, to
take the entire lot at par. In case the
Cherokees decide to accept the offer. the
syndicate has three days in which to
complete tn transfer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
Willing to Prove 1t,

The coach was being driven up a
steep mountain road, and to one side
the cliff ran straight down for a hun
dred feet A youth seated on the back
seat next to a loquacious damsel Of I'M
certain age was in Il state of misery.
The one being he loved most in all the
world was in the front with his hated
rival, and nothing could dispel his
gloom.
"Oh, Mr.. Foster" Uttered the young
woman next to him, breaking in upon
his meditations, suppose the coach
should upset, or l should fall out
would you try to save me-
why, Of course" was the rrply--"ccr-
1ainly-to be sure"
Would you really:" she asked. "Now
tell me exactly how
"Oh--I-eh-" began the young man,
intent upon other things "Why, i"
"Cl. Mr.. Foster" sighed the fair one,
You don't know really what you'd
do"
Well he answered, thoroughly
aroused, IF you doubt me, why, I'll
show you just what
How can you show me-" she Wills
pered. Can you truly give me some
uroof?'
Yes he returned "All you have to
do is to proceed to tumble out-;nd
I'll prove the rest to evclybody'S sat
isfaction. "-Harper's Bazaar.
NJ THOMPSON g. co DRUGGISTS. Cou.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
TERRIBLE, E4JT,

Chicago, Sept. 1G.-While three labor
ers We're working on top of the New
York Life Insurance building at Monroe
and La Sale streets yesterday afternoon
the plank on which they were standing
gave way. hurting them all to the ground
One Of them was instantly killed. and
and the others were so badly injured that
they will die.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
RUN ON SUBSCRIPTIONS.

Mortified, Mimi, Sept. 1G.-St. Olaf
college opened yesterday. The friends of
the Institution will be interested to watch
its success this year. as it will be con-
Quoted under Il new management here
after. For several years the institution
has been supported by the Lutheran con-
ference. but at meeting held this spring
it was decided to give it no more aid, and
consequently the college will be run on
private subscriptions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
FIGHTING A FIRE

Anoka, Mimi. Sept. 1G.-A report has
just come in from Bethel. Anoka county.
of fiercely raging timber AMI prairie fires.
Sheets of flame are driven by the furious
gale. Owe 100 men with teams are per-
forming superhuman efforts to stop the
tide of destruction. Hay. peat marshes
end timb"r Urn vii terrible rapidty.
No burning Of houses or fatalities are vet
reported
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
SIOUZ FALLS MEN MARRIED

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Sept 1G-G. Bic
Ravndal, editor of the Sgd Dakota Ekko
and Il member of the house. was married
yesterday at Bratsberg, Mimi. to Miss
Dorothea Magclson. daughter of the pas
tor Of the Norwegian Lutheran church at
that place. Mr.. and Mrs. Ravndal left
for Chicago. Nels Arnston. of clothing
firm here. was married yesterday at Mad
son, s. D., to Miss Belle Olson. A re-
port has reached here Of what is sup
posed to be a case of leprosy near Canton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
OIL TANK EXPLOSION.

Canton, Ohio, Sept. 16.-Yesterday
morning Henry Meilke. foreman at the
wrought iron bridge works shop, entered
a sixtybarrel oil tank to see if the oil
was all out He carried lantern in his
hand. The oil was all ont of the tank,
but the latter was full of gas and an ex-
plosion resulted. Edward G.. Miller and
Meilke were frightfully burned. the lat
ter perhaps fatally. Four boys were
badly burned, but will recover Meilke
has wife and six children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-09-21
FRENCH MECHANICS

Pittsburg, Pa. Sept. 1G.-The delega-
ton of French artisans and mechanics
who are visiting the United States on
behalf Of the French government arrived
in Pittsburg from Washington yesterday.
The party is made up of delegates from
all classes of French workmen. and in
cludes iron, steel and glass workers. car
penters, stoneworkers and other building
tradesmen, printers and pressmen and
ship builders.