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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
sIMoNToNs SUCCESSOR.
Applicants Already in Line for the
Seat He Has Vacated.

Washington, Dec 12.-Since Judge
Simonton has been promoted TO the United
States district judgeship applicants are
coming forward for the seat he leaves
Both Judge Hudson and Wallace, lately
dethroned by the Tillmanite legislature
in South Carolina, are applicants, and
while Representative Brawley of Charles
ton and ex-Representative Hemphill deny
that they will ask for the
appointment, still neither one of
them is averse to its being
offered to him. Maj. Brawley will
probably be offered 1t, so the majority of
South Carolinians think, but the chances
are equally good for Mr.. Hemphill. He
was an applicant for one Of the places on
the appeal bench of this district, and
would have been appointed had he not
been one of the trainers of the act estab-
fishing the court. IL is doubtful whether
Representative Brawley would have it,
as he has the senatorial bee in his bonnet,
which is already buzzing for Senator
Irby's seat.
The Georgia members to a man will
fight the recommendation of Secretary
Morton to do away with the agricultural
stations. Representatives Maddox,
Livingston and Cabaniss are most
pronounced in their views on this subject
and will leave nothing Undone to defeat
the bill when it is presented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
TAXATION IN VIRGINIA.
The Governor Sends In a Special
Message on the Subject.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 12-Gov. McKin-
ney to-day submitted TO the legislature a
lengthy special message on the subject Of
taxation. Among other things he says
that property should be assessed at its
true selling value at voluntary sale, and
that the statute should be changed so as
to provide for such assessments.
He suggests several methods 10 arrest
alleged inaccuracies in assessments of real
and personal property.
The governor strongly urges a tax on
incomes. ana says that no tax Is more Just.
There are many modes, he says, OF ascer-
tanning incomes One is TO make exami-
nation of the taxpayer under oath, and
not allow man to make his own
assessment. Another is to allow
the officer to make assessments,
and II the taxpayer is not
satisfied he can appeal. Another Is TO
have special grand jury examine into
the matter Both corporations and in
dividuals, he says, should be required to
pay this tax. He believes, also that the
tax should be graduated, being merely
nominal until you reach 5000, and increase
as the income increases.
THE RAILROAD TAX.
The governor refers to the railroad tax
and says that the mode of assessment Is
y
lateral inheritance tax, and believes that
the state may with propriety collect such
tax. He mentions the fact that some
states levy a tax on special acts of the
legislature, and suggests that such tax
would be entirely proper in Virginia.
He says out of 1900 pages Of the
acts of the general assembly in lSs9-90,
DAB were private. He believes that the
special acts should be separated from the
general; because as the acts are now pre-
sented, the few general laws are lost in
the mass of private acts in which the gen
eral public has no interest.
In conclusion, he recommends that n
special commission, to be composed Of
five competent men, from various parts Of
the state, be created to consider the ques-
tion of taxation. They should be in
structed to inquire into the methods
adopted in other states to raise revenue,
and TO provide for more just and equit-
able system of taxation of all kinds of
property, and for more effectual system
Of assessments and collections of taxes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
WORK OF THE HOUSE.
The Debate Over the Bill to Admit
Utah Begun.

Washington, Dec 12.-In the House to-
day the conferees on the New York and
New Jersey bridge bill reported dis
agreement and new conference was or
dered.
Mr., Bailey, of Texas reported from the
judiciary committee his substitute for the
Oates bankruptcy bill.
Mr. Meyer, of Louisiana, from the com
mittee on naval affairs, called up the con
current resolution for the appointment Of
a special committee to investigate and
consider the personnel of the navy, and
asked that the House go into committee
of the whole for its consideration.
FILIBCsTERING BEGINS.
Filibustering Immediately began and
a vote on the question was called for.
Mr. Kilgore made the point Of no quo
rum. Tellers were appointed, quorum
appeared and the motion was agreed to.
after about a half hour had been CON
suIned, and the Rouse went into commit
tee of the whole.
After a brief discussion Mr.. Never
moved that the committee rise and report
the resolution favorabiy TO the House.
The committee divided on the question
and Mr.. Kilgorc made the point OF no
quorum and asked for tellers. They were
appointed, but the morning hour expired
before the vote was completed, and the
committee rose.
ADHESION OF UTAH
Mr.. Wheeler, of Alabama, chairman of
the committee on territories, called up the
bill for the admission of Utah and asked
that tho first reading Of the bill be dis
pensed with.
Mr.. Tracy of New York, objected and
the bill was read the first time
During the early part of the debate on
the Utah bill, the House wore O deserted
appearance. On the democratic side was
presented a vast array of empty benches,
while on the republican side there was
barely a corporal's guard on duty The
House slowly filed up as the debate pro-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
FRAUDS ON THE PENSIONS.
Startling Disclosures Imminent in
the South.


Washington, Dec. 12.---It seems to be n
fact that there is either an epidemic of
crimes against the pension laws or the
special agents of the pension bureau are
more vigilant than formerly. This state
ment was made by an official to-day who.
in explanation of it, said that during the
last six months there had been several
times as much rascality unearthed as
during any other half year in the history
of the United States.
Tennessee and Alabama are Just now
receiving the attention of the officials,
and, IL is said, that in the former state a
condition of affairs has been discovered
that promises to develop into something
approaching the magnitude of the Buffalo
frauds. Neither the name of the attor-
ney or attorneys, not even that of the
city would be given for publication, for
fear of iniuring the governments case,
but when the game is bagged all of the
facts will be given out. Several exami-
ners from other fields will be at once sent
to work up the cases.
In Louisiana there is also an investiga-
tion in progress that promises big results.
In all of the cases, as well as those found
at Buffalo, Norfolk, and in the west the
favorite method of defrauding the gov
ernment is for the attorney TO get the
statement of the applicant for a pen
sion, and then secure signatures
of witnesses in blank The
attorney then, at his leisure, fills
in the evidence, taking care to make it
corroborate the statement of the ap-
plicant in every essential particular.
Once week or so a notary public, who
is an accomplice, is called in and the
Iurats arc filled out and the seal attached
as though done in the presence of the
witnesses themselves as the law requires,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
A NEWSPAPER MAN SHOT.
He Was in Search OF story When
Felled From behind

Roanoke, Va, Dec. 12.--James A. Pugh,
a newspaper man, was shot aud seriously
wounded last night He says he heard
that a row was in progress in the negro
quarter of the city, and started out to in
vestigate. He was shot from behind and
became unconscious. He has two scalp
wounds, and is badly bruised about the
head as though beaten. He was found on
the street by IA saloon keeper who took
him in and sent for a physician, A negro
man and woman have been arrested on
suspicion.
Capt. j. F. Terry, chief Of police, who
has been under suspension since the riot
Of Sept. 20, was removed to-day by Mayor
Trout for conduct unbecoming an officer,
in failure TO protect Smith, the negro who
was lYnched.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
oeala at the Polln.

Ocala, Fla, Dec. 12.-The city election
passed of quietly. Over 400 votes were
registered while only 253 were polled.
For mayor, Mr.. MeConathy, and for
aldermen, Messrs. Mcconnell, Hawkins
and Graves had no opposition. There was
no contest in the Fourth ward The indie
pendents put up Ed. l.. Root and the reg
to 33 for Root. d. e. Mc1ver is the alder
man at large elected. Prof. Tucke ran as
an independent, but only received few
votes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE.
Boards and Committees Preparing
For Its'Opening.

Dawson, Ga, Dec. 12.--This has been
a busy day with boards and committees
preparing for the formal opening Of the
South Georgia conference tomorrow.
Twenty-seyen young men will apply for
admission on trial.
The missionary board has been hard at
work looking into reports of the mission
ary territory Of the conference.
A large number Of delegates aud preach
ers have already arrived. The attend
ance will be larger than usual.
Bishop Charles b. Galloway, who is to
preside, arrived this afternoon. The
conference will open tomorrow morning
at O'Clock
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
HOUSE CONTESTS.
Arguments in That ofWilliams Versus
Settle From North Carolina.

Washington. Dec. 12.-The House com
mittee on elections to-day heard argu-
ments in the contested election case Of
Williams against Settle from the Fifth
North Carolina district. A. w. Graham,
Of Oxford, N. c., and ex-Congressman
Hemphill, appeared for the contestant
and J. w. Graham, Of Hillsboro, N. c., for
the contestee.
The contested case of O'Neil against
Joy, from the Eleventh Missouri district,
was postponed until the next meeting.
The hearing of the case Of English
against Hilborn, from the Third Califor-
MIA district. was set for Jan. 16.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
MEHAN's TRIAL FOR MURDER.
All the Witnesses for the Defense Are
Women,

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. IA Jury was Sc
cured in the Mehan murder case to-day,
and the examination Of witnesses for the
state began. Mehan is charged with the
murder of Robert Mcbride, of Newman,
because Of insults offered his wife. He
came from New York on the complaint of
his wife, and shot and killed Mcbride at
the union depot here last Nav All the
witnesses examined to-day testified only
as to the shooting Nothing as to the
cause of the shooting has yet come out.
Mehnn's wife will be put on the stand,
and her story will be the sensational part
of the trial. All the witnesses for the de-
Tense are women
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
SISTERS BURNED TO DEATH.
Ono Went to Rescue the other and
Both Perished.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 12.-About
midnight last night the residence of Pink
Beckhard, near Daleville, was burned.
Laura, Beckhard's daughter, aged IL,
ran back into the burning building to
rescue her younger sister as the roof fell
in and both were burned to death. The
remaining members of the family escaped
in their night clothes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
KING AWARDED $4,000.
His Rice Plantation Found Damaged
by the River Work.

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 12.-In the
United States court to-day Judge Simon
ton filed a decree for $4,000 damages in
the suit Of Mitchell King VS.. the United
States. The plaintiff is owner of rice
plantation on the South Carolina side Of
the Savannah river, which he claims was
rendered unfit for planting purposes by
reason Of the work OF erecting a dam for
the deepening of the water in the Savau-
nah river and improving the harbor of
Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
Kev West,s Chinamen.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Secretary Car
Isle has directed the treasury special
agents at Key West, Fla. to turn over to
the United States marshal the twenty
three Cinnamon arrested there Oh Satur-
day. The Cinnamon will be taken before
a United States commissioner, and if
found guilty will be deported to China
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13

gressed, but at no time was there good
attendance. The advocates of the bill
were Messrs. Kilgore and Rawlins, of
Utah. The opponents were Messrs.
Morse, of Massachusetts and Harter, Of
Ohio. Mr., Harter closed his remarks at
$50 o'clock and the House Immediately
adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
FIRED ON FROM AMBUSH.
Two Ean Fatally and One Slightly
Wounded While Out Riding.

Selma, Ala, Dec. 12.-Sunday night
while E. H. and Joseph Lyde and Dr.
McIver were driving in carriage near
this city they were fired on by three
white men. Ely Lyde received injuries
which resulted in death few hours later.
Joseph Lyde was mortally, and Dr. Nc
Iver slightly injured. The identity of
the assassins is unknown, and no cause
is known for the shooting.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
Frnn,e Restgnation Raouested.

Washington, Dec 12-Secretary Car
Isle to-day requested the resignation of
Dennis Egan, collector of internal reve-
nue. for Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
aotha1n's billiard Tournament.

New York, Dec. 12-The second nights
play in the triangular billiard tourna-
ment resulted as follows Slosson, 600; !;
Schaefer 541.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
A MERCHANT STEAMER SEIZED.

Buenos Ayres, Dec. Pit is reported
that Admiral Mello, commander Of the
insurgent Brazilian fleet, has seized the
French merchant steamer Parahyba, a
vessel of 1886 tons She left Barry,
England, on Oct. 5 for Buenos Ayres.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
LUMBERMEN AGAINST A CUT.
CANA IN COMMAND AT RIO.
Meilo Reported to Have Seized a
French Merchant Steamer.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The navy de-
partment this morning received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Commander Pick
ing:
Rio, Dec. 11.--Admiral CANA, In Official
note assumes command of this harbor during
absence of hello"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-09
A DRY TOWN.
Injunctions Served on Two Langdon
Pleasure Resorts.

Langden is dry.
Since Monday afternoon, while the
residents of this city were beginning
to speculate in their minds as to the
outcome of the electoral fray in the
Second district on the morrow, there
has been an awful dryness. 1t is a
dryness which is so dry that it impress
ses itself even upon the dryest prohibit
zionist: where once were the abodes of
these unfortunate animals, who have
fallen under the ban of the law; where
once shone the light of half a dozen
Kerosene lamps, to attract the attention
of the belated il.habitant; where once
tinkled and jingled the glasses filed
with that amber colored liquid, which
invigorates and exhilerates; where
once could be heard the musical MUIR
muir and gentle gurgle of the afore-
mentioned liquid as it wendell it's
flowing down the thirsty threats of
the; devotees of Bacchus;, where once
were all these thing, all is darkn ess,
loneliness and dryness.
LangdoD is awfully dry.
This remark applies not only to the
town as a whole, but to a number of
it's residents, temporary and perma-
nent. The dry remark and dry smile,
which is extensively used by authors,
are exemplitied III very truth and fact.
The shingles on many roofs are crack
ing and Warping and splitting and
falling down by the scores. Paint is
blistering and scaling off everywhere
in huge patches. y barrel of salt is
not to be compared with Langdon in
point of dryness and the Sahara desert
ain t in it.
Langdon is as dry as q chip.
The edict of the long-eared. be-whis-
kered Ass at bismarck has been carried
out by one Of his heelers. Standish
has again put on his war paint, stuck
feathers in his hail, dug up the Ratchet,
brandished his scalping knife, sounded
the war-hoop and taken the scalps.
There are prohibitionists in this city,
but to their credit be it said, none
would redden their hands with his
scalping knife.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-09
GOSSIP AND NOTES.

| SCu1L S OIL.
Monday, Nov. 6th-dry.
Teachers examination tomorrow.
| Tuesday was rather a dry election
day.
DON'T forget the ball at the Column
ba tonight.
Storm windows are going rapidly
into winter quarters.
Bob sleighs took the place Of wheels
for a day OF two last week.
Uneasy rests the head that wears
porcine snout''-Shakspeare.
a little e!ectioneering was done on
the streets Tuesday-just little.
The Langdon City band will be one
of the attractions at the Catholic fair
tonight.
One year ago on Nov 9th we mad our
first snow storm Of 1892. This year tile
storm was one week earlier.
p. Archambault, who sold his stock
and machinery last Saturday atauction
will leave soon for Oregon.
When in town settling up your ac-
counts don't forget to dropin and see
US about that back subscription.
Long John Marshall came up from
Milton Tuesday to see how the county
seat looked from an injunctional point
of view.
Weather Prophet Foster wasn't a
great deal off when he predicted little
chilly weather for the opening days of
November.
A number of girls and boys are en-
quiring if ice rink is going to be built
this winter, and if SO when? They
want to be prepared to skate.
Will the Park River Witness please
explain to suffering public where it's
telegram about the Langdon bank rob-
berry came from?-Grand Forks Herald.
The city council took action at their
regular meeting last Monday evening
regarding the stray pigs that are allow
ed to roam at will OIL our streets-pigs
of all kinds appear to be simply not in
it.
S. F. Mercer, of the Inkster Tribune,
was in the city yesterday. 1t is under
stood that Editor Me rcer and S. Is.
Mahaney have arranged to give a
Joint lecture in this city on the Column
bian Exposition, in the near future.
The streets were lined with wagons
and buggies on Saturday and large
crowds congregated on the corners of
the street to hear P. McHugh and Jas.
McPhail rival each other as auctioneer.
1t was rafting good day for sales.
The annual inspection of the various
state militia companies will take place
the latter part of this month. Col.
Miller. of Jamestown, has been detail
ed for the purpose and is expected that
an officer of the United States regular
service will be secured to aid him dur
ing his tour through the state. Let
Company E. be in readiness for the
inspection drill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-09
McHUGH is ELECTED.
A Three-Cornered Fl ght Results in the
Election of McHueh.

A Three-Cornered Fight Results in the
Election Of McHugh.
The battle of the ballots is over
All day Tuesday lively contest was
going on at each of the four polling
places in the Second Commissioner
district, in fact at times almost border
ing on scenes of excitement. In Lang
don City 1T ballots were cast, beng
16 more than last year. From the
the time that the polls were opened
until the time of closing considerable
interest was manifested, friends OF
the different candidates drying out
into the country to urge the election OF
tyeir favorite. The returns which were
all in by nine o'clock Tuesday evening
gave the following result.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-09
ST. YeAYE.ss,

From Langdo n, one bay pony mare
white face; ais one Fearling white
coiored heifer.
IS G. ". CLARKE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-09
Yes
3
We Have it.

If you do not see what you want ask
for it.
We keep everything usually kept in
general stores and our prices are
right.
CALL AND SEE
z1'Otte1' EgaeOS.
OSNABROCK, N D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-09

The best nickle cigar in town at
Schulke's. )
Elford Bros, have a yer. neet line of
boots and shes just arrived. 0
Hoods, fascinators or plush caps for
everybody at Thorpe Mercantile Co. IS
Buy your fruits and confectionery at
tie post office store. j. Powers
proprietor.
a. o. johnson has rented ?. Nc
Highs residence:and moved LIS family
in this week.
Finest brands Of cig Ms. Domestic
and imported at the pos Office store.
Jos. Powers proprietor. i
Rob. Fleming has adde,ia new boy
to his list. 1t is now four girls, and
and boy-all doing well.
A complete line Of California fruits
at Schulke's fruit store. Fresh 'rut
received three times a week. j
For cheapest blankets. feeders
gloves, and threshers general oustits
call on Trotter Bros. Csnabrock.
Always get bill of everything sou
buy. We guarantee everything tc be
correct. Thorpe Mercantile Co. T.
We hear that a turkey rattle and
dance will be held at Mrs. Sarah
Hooeys on Friday evening, Nov. 18th.
If you contemplate Il trip to any part
of Europe call and see Hans Bjorneru<l
before bying your tickets. He is able
to give you low prices over any line. 9
To retain an abundant head of hair
Of Il natural color to good old aca,
the hygiene OF the scalp must be ou-
served. Apply Halls Hair Nenewes:
Just received fine ii::e nfhigh grade
underwear for ladies lj,! gents AZ,
sizes in chilren's underwear. Gail
and see them. Thorpe Mercantile
Co. IL
Steamships tickets sold to Or from
all the principal sailing ports Of Europe
by Hans Biornerud. NO" is the time
to purchase tickets as the rates Are
EXTREMITY low at present. 8
Another consignment % wedding
stationery was received last week,
also fine line Of ball ard invitation
cards. We carry only the latest and
best designs OF fancy stationery. T..
'Crockery % per cent cheaper tl-an
ever sold before. We have a special
deal in crockery and can Sc We YOU from
25 to 40 percent. Call and see goods
and get prices Thorpe MercnDtila
Go. -
The World fair is now ciosa;.. in
Chicago. but is open every dag at
Thorpe Mercantile Co.'S, store where
yen can see anything ana evccying
that will keep you warm and c&1;.foH-
table there cold winter days. Thorpe
Mercantile Co. 5
TO THE FANNIE3 s-And those
intending building. 1t vii, pay
you to examine Cur stoc's and
obtain orr prices before buying.
We Will endeavoc to keep our
stock complete at all times and
will sell at the smallest living
profits We have a gca}g:, supply
of Cedar Shingles, Windows, Doors.
Building Paper and Lumber OF
all kinds, and we want your
trade. Call and see u.s.
5 NJ ANON * ROBINSON
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-11-09

1t was known all day that the
result would be close and no consider
able certainty was given expression to
by any party. Those who watched the
fight during the day claim that there
was some of the liveliest ''rustling''
on each side in getting votes. Hon. P.
McHugh, the successful candidate, was
kept busy yesterday receiving the con-
CALCULATIONS of his friends over the
splendid endorsement accorded him at
the polls OH Tuesday. He most GER
tainly made fine run and we predict
will give the best of satisfaction.
WANTEn-A No. milch COW in ex.
change for dry goods or clothing
Thorpe Mercantile Co. 10
We now have complete line of kid
mittens, ladies, Misses and childrens
also mems and boys sizes. We carry
the Foster kid glove in stock. Thorpe
Mercantile Co. Is
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-07

IfMr. Cleveland and Mr.. Stevenson
should both die before 1897, Mr. Ores
ham would become President, dom
YOU know. Romney Rerieie.
Notneeessariiy %, unless Mr.. Steven
son should die first. Should Mr.. Cleve
land BE- succeeded BY Vice. president
Stevenson, the latter might hayea new
eabinet-a new Secretary Of State; and
then, il tho Vice President should b
taken away, the then Secretary o.
State would succeed. Don't you see
But. Sufficient unto the day" etc
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-03-07

Oysters, Sandwiches, soup or a good
Square meal at Central Eating House
East Martin street.