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New-York tribune., 1894-01-27

ST AUGUSTINE PREACHED TO THE sAXONS.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: An article In this mornings Tribune describes
the sculpture in front OF the Church Missions Build
ing II states that ST. Augustine Is represented
preaching TO the Brtons ST.. Augustine preacheo
fo the Saxons but never TO the Britons, who had
been Christlanized ages before his day. u. \. y.
Brooklyn, Jan. IS, 1894
New-York tribune., 1894-01-27

NOT ANXIOUS FOR A VOTE At THIS TIME
Harrisburg. Penn. JAM 2s tspeciaD.-The resisna-
ton OF Congressman Joseph Sibley' OF the Erie
@ a,.,r,ct was received by Governor Pat
,,son this morning but the Governor does not
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Thr neecher Son n,lnl.

London, Feb. 24-The case of Mrs.
John Biddulph Martin, formerly Victoria
Woodruff, against the trustees Of the
British museum, was heard in the high
court of justice, Queens bench division,
before Baron Pollock, to-day. Mrs.
Martin some time ago obtained IN order
from the courts directing the trustees of
the British museum to divulge the names
uf the donors to the museum of two books
relating to the Beecher- ,rltcn trial. Mrs.
Martin, in her petition, declares the first
Of these books imputed that she, us Mrs.
Victoria Woodruff, had published libel
GUS and obscene literature. The second
book, according to Mrs. Martins COM
plant, purportcd to contain statements
made during the Beecher-.rilton litig ltion,
which, Sill. claimed, reflected Upon her.
When questioned in regard to the Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher, Mrs. Martin said
that il the Beecher-rilton case was to be
tried again in London she must have time
to prepare her ease. After considerable
testimony had been taken the case was
adjourned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Chnnrc 81 R /, = |, !, entation;.

Chicago, Feb. "a Thomas II. Carter,
chairman Of the Republican national COM
mittce, was in the city to-day on hts way
home 10 Montana. In an interview this
morning Mr.. Carter said: 1T ~ probable
that the national committee at its regu-
lar meeting will adopt the recommends
ton of the executive branch on the
change of representation in the national
convention. Instead of two delegates
from each congressional district we pro-
pose to place it at one, with an additional
delegate for each 1000 votes cast In the
district for the last presidential candi-
date of the party. In the past the action,
of the convention has been controlled by
the delegates from the states in which
there was no possible chance of securing
the electoral vote for the nominee. The
change will minimize the influence of the
delegations tina. are always given in con-
sideration of some bargain. There will
be some opposition 'front.' he members of
the committee from the Southern states,
but ast he new basis is founded upon
right and business, have no doubt of
its adoption"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
With Intent to XIII.

st. Paul, Feb. 24.-WilIiam Long was
arraigned in the police court yesterday on
n charge OF assault with intent to kill.
He is accused of shooting H. Gordon.
Long is employed ut the Portland block
on Broadway as janitor, and Gordon is
the engineer who has charge, of the
furnaces at the same building. Last
Monday morning the two quarreled, and
Long pulled revolver and shot Gordon
in the flesh of the shoulder, receiving a
bullet in the left arm from his own re-
volver, owing to the interference of by
ISLANDERS, who attempted to disarm him
as he was about to shoot. Long was
arrested and taken to the city hospital,
where the bullet was extricated. No ev-
iderce was introduced yesterday and he
was remanded to the county Jail in de-
fault of furnishing $1,50O bonds, for a
preliminary hearing on the forenoon Of
Feb. %.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
To Build New Wings.

st. Paul, Feb. 244.-The trustees of the
state insane hospitals were in session all
yesterday afternoon, engaged in opening
bids for the erection Of the contemplated
additions to the asylums at Rochester and
Fergus Falls. As result of their labors
it was found thatt he lowest bidders were
John Lauritzen and Erick Lund. The
former says he will construct the new
wing for>the Fergus Falls hospital, which
is to be used for the female patients
alone, for $4,000. The latter offers to
build the new administration building at
Rochester for $56,400. Thirty-one bids
We're opened and the work of going over
them all and picking out the most worthy
consumed the entire afternoon. In the
meanwhile the halls of the hotel were
crowded with the contractors who were
anxiously waiting to find out the fate of
their bids, and were on hand to answer
any questions put to them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

Philadelphia has in w. III. Furness,
Frederick Fraley and John Sartain
three venerable residents who are al.
most as old as the century, DR.. Fur.
ness lagging only two years behind,
and Mr.. Fraley, who is the active
president Of the beard Of trade, only
four years. DR.. Furness was COL
.lege classmate Of Emerson, Mr.. Era
ley sat In the " hie convention that
nominated William Henry Harrison
for the presidency, end Professor sar-
tain, the friend Of Edgar Allen Poe, Is
recognized as the father Of magazine
illustration. He Is writing the remin-
iscerces Of his busy life, and 1t IL .
pity that his octogenarian friends do
not follow his example, for they could
tel Of many interesting things "ef
which they were part"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Democratic COMMITTEES.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Faux
ner, chairman, has appointed the follow
ils senators and members who, together
with the officers of the Democratic con-
OCCASIONAL committee, will constitute the
executive committee of that body: Sen
ators S. X. Jones, S. NJ. White, John
L. Mitchell, James Smith and Samuel
Passo; Representatives James P. Pigott,
William McAleer, w. d. Binum, Benton
McMillin, Thomas G. Rae, Justin +.
Whiting, John T.. Heard, Joseph Wheel
er, William A. Jones and w. S. Forman
The full committee has been called to
meet on Tuesday when plan of cam
paign will be discussed and arrangements
made for the selection of campaign
committee to take immediate charge Of
the work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Ten Indicted.

Lansing, Mich, Feb. "a. = The grand
jury investigating the canvass frauds at
Mason finished its work to-day, and
from wholly reliable sources it is learned
that indictments have been found against
ten persons. The first is against Attorney
General Ellis for forgery Of the Gogebic
county returns; second against Secre
tary of State Jochim, State Treasurer
Hambitzer and Land Commissioner Ber-
ry for making false public record of
the votes on the amendment in 1893;
third, against Clerks Potter and Warren,
who tabulated til. 1893 returns for the
same charge as No. 2; fourth, against
Ellis, Jochim, Hambitzer, Berry, Marcus
Peterson, Clerks Potter and Warren;
County Clerk William A. May of De-
troit, ]. G. Clark, bill clerk, and George
II. Bussey, sergeant-at-arms of the 1893
senate for conspiracy in the Detroit can
vass; fifth, against Ellis and May for
destruction of the Wayne county records
while they were in the custody of May
in Lansing; sixth, against Jochim, Ham
bitter and Berry for wilful neglect of
duty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Rent His Sauaw.

Hot Springs, S. D., Feb. 24.-An In
dian named Twining Bear, from Rose
trd, was brought before Commissioner
Anderson by Deputy United States Mar
shall Bray this morning. He is charged
with an assault with intent to kill his
wife, Standing Holly, she being at the
time in delicate condition. His defense
is that she had just informed him that
he was not the parent of her two chill
drcn, us he had believed. On her re-
fusal to divulge the wrecker of his home
Twining Bear administered the domestic
correction complained of. Witnesses
testified that Standing Holly took an
active part in squaw dance since the as
sault, hut the injured husband was sent
to Jail to await trial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Gocs Up for Life.

Paris, Feb. 24.-Leo Tauthier, the an
alchist who, on Nov. IL, last, stabbed
the Servian minister to France, M. X.
Georgewitch, in the bcuilon Duval res
taurant, on the AveEue de rOpera, was
to day sentenced to peral servitude for
life. The trial opened with elaborate po-
lice precautions on anticipation of an
archist disturbances. The prisoner coolly
answered all questions put to him, and
said that he had no spite against NJ. X.
Georgewitch; he only wanted to kill a
"sleek burgeois," and stabbed the Servian
minister with shoemaker's knife, as the
gentleman appeared to be one of the most
prosperous persons in the restaurant.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

From the Nation's Capital.
A naval board considers Capt. Nc.
Dougalls proposition for the use OF
Whaieback steamers in the navy.
If mint bureau estimates Prove true,
the largest production Of gold for IF
teen years will be recorded for 1898.
e. B. Seabriskie, melter and refiner
at the min, of Carson City. New, has
resigned.
Gen. McCook has issued TN order
withdrawing the troops guarding tue
border against the Mexican Insurgents.
There is little hope Of Lnuokalani's
restoration. Her supporters are op.
poseti to her wish to behead certain op-
pOnCntS.
John Boards nomination rs post
master at d; nville, ILL.,, to which there
was much opposition, has been with
drawn.
Suspension of further issues Of certi-
ficates on private depo sits of gold may
be asked OF congrt IS by Secretary Car
Isle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

One of the most interesting railway
devices lately brought to notice is that
which has been adopted by the Union
Pacific Railroad company at it's shops
in Portland, Or, for cleaning the cars,
which is likely to cclne into general use
for that purpose. Compressed air, at
a pressure Of fifty pounds to the square
inch, is carried to the cars by. means
Of flexible hose with a small nozzle.
The apparatus is used in precisely the
same way as is water hose, the only
difference being that compact stream
Of air instead of water does the clean
ing, accomplishing it in the most thor
ough manner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Diversity ana show Or.

Velley City, Feb. 24.-The farmers and
business men of Barnes county are alive
to the necessity of the greater divcrsityin
fam products. To stimulate producers
IN this line the first fall fair ever held
IN this county will be held at Valley CITY
on the I'd, Sd and 4th of next October
wren liberal premiums will be awarded 10
exhibitors of live stock, grain, root crops
dairy products, etc. A fair association
composed of merchants l1d farmers has
il closed and equipped one of the finest
grounds to be found in the state, and ey
cry inducement will be held out 10 farm
ers to diversity and depend less on tile
OLD cEe. crop plan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Withholding Mail Muttcr.

st. Paul, Feb. 24.-The order to show
cause in the case of the Tontine Savings
Con pany Association of Minneapolis vs..
The United States came on for hearing
Yesterday before Judge Thomas, of the
United States circuit court. The proceed
ing is an order directed against w. Il.
III lie, postmaster at Minneapolis, Gompell-
ing him to show cause Why he should not
deliver to the plaintiff certain letters and
registered mail which is directed to it and
which he now withholds on the grounds
that the association appears to him to
come under the head of lotteries and that
therefore has no right to the mails.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
The Casualty Recor,

AMc SABuuAly RECORD
Two families persisted in the biz
card near Cross, Ok.
The Wabash Railroad denot at For
rest, ILL.,, burned.
Fire at Geneva, O., destroyed several
business houses. Loss, $4,000.
Fire in the Colt fire arms factory at
Hartford, KY, caused loss of $780,
600.
john Weatherwax carpenter, was
run over and killed by train at
Portsmouth, o.
The fishing schooner Fortune was
wrecked near Race Point, Mass. Two
tlf the crew We're drowned.
Mrs. John Shireman, was burned to
death at Martinsville, Ind, hot stones
placed in her cutter setting fire to her
clothing.
A passenger train on the Denver &
Rio Grande Railroad was blown from
the track at Palmer Springs, at the top
of the divide.
a tobacco warehouse aud steamboat
urned at Henderson, Ky, with 1O0,-
COO pounds OF tobacco. The loss is
placed at $4,000.
A cyclone swept over Mississippi and
alabama, leveling houses and trees to
the ground and, it is feared, causing
loss of life.
Capt. Payseant end crew of the Hall
fax brigantine w. s. Gordon were
landed at Liverpool. They abandoned
the vessel the last week of January.
The insurance on the hull and cargo ia
$34.SOO. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

Harvard will miss her young secre-
tary, Frank Bolles, for he possessed
an abundance of well directed energy,
and as middleman, 50 to speak, be-
tween the college corporation and the
public he exhibited great tact and dis
erection. His death will fall heavily
on the students Of limited means,
whose condition he did much to better,
SO that of recent years the university
has been far more nearly poor mans
college, than ever before. He had
already attained some prominence in
literature, and had he lived he might
have become famous in lines of work
like Thoreau's, for he was keen and
appreciative student of nature.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

Dennis Mulligan of Lexington, Ky,
who has Kept q grocery and bar-room
in that city in the same building for
ffty-two years, frequently entertained
Henry Clay in his establishment.
MANY a time in the '4O's," said MI.
Mulligan, "Mr. Clay would come into
the store here, and We would have q
talk, and I would invite him to take
a little Of my old whisky, which he
seldom refused. was a great admlrer
Of him, and considered him great
and honest man."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
!. A " R Es s. By PoPUI1SS'
RESULT or THH DEI,nr,
OF THE PARTY's LEADnn.' IONS
Action Of the DenlocraiA NM,
licans ON the silver Que.,,ns pss'
nouncel and Free Collage q, ne -
Gold and silver Demanded n0'l

st. Louis, Feb. 24.-Thc national,
7tral committee of the Populist n, Ssa'
which has been in sec.et s.ssio,p atE
the past two days, Chaiima, " ne "
TIT beneck presiding, concluled ito -.
this afternoon ana issued tho f "S xels |
deliberations: '''''"'ns
1.-The union of the lc. lers Of I'm y,
parties under Grover, Steve and 1. W.
SHE rman have forced down tire yolu,u MUM ~
the circulating medium to the sin-la nv,
stondard, thereby enhancing the n,ro sSa
ing power of money, and depreciatinol ,S
Price of all the products of labor ~ ,s I've
as the earnings of wage workers % m
power acquired by the campaign nrom aM
of the Democratic ard Republican , ns'
ties to restore silver to the place ocrun NM
Us a money metal previous to tho cr;ma
Of 1873, has been used to consumma.s
that iniquity. The tactics of dccejv;ns
the people by sham issues, which h,rs
been SO successful in the past, will hs
employed to maintain the gold standors
and retire greenbacks. The British nolos
of single gold standard. system y,
finance is contrary to every prinoinla "
American independence. Therefore W.
are opposed to any international confes.
ence with foreign nations to regulate tho
finoEcial policy of this country, but favo,
a financial system that is distinctly Amar.
lean. The success of the Demo Renuh;o
an financial policy enslaves producers IN
reward absorbers of wealth. The issue
is made by the declaration in the Oma.
ha platform in favor of the free coinoso
Of gold and silver at the ration of 1G to !
and the issuance of standard money e,.
clusively by the government without ths
intervention of banks. We denounce tho
issue of bonds in time of peace, as an
act OF treason and usurpation uneouolpd
in the history of civilized government
They propose to drown the outcries of a
plundered people with a sham battle over
the tariff, so that capitalists, corporatons
national banks, rings, trusts, waterd
stock, the demonstration of silver md
the oppression of the usurpers may not
be lost. They propose to sacrifice orr
homes, wives and children on the altar Of
mammon; to destroy the multitude IN
order to secure corruption from the mil
lionaires. The national committee claims
no right to dictate to the different States
or congressional districts as to the de-
II lis of their platforms within the hounds
OF the fundamental principles Of the
Omaha platform, and we call upon all
patriotic, liberty-loving citizens to unite
with us in this effort to hold the rights Of
An erican freemea from industrial slay.
e y"
Resolutions denouncing the Wilson bill
were also adopted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
He Has Hydrophobia.

Chicago, Feb. PA man violently i'll
with hydrophobia caused panic in tie
crowd of poor who sought aid at tile
county agents Office. He gave his name
a" George Barker, a laborer, during
llcid interval, but soon became violent
again and, barking and screaming, at
tempted to rush at the people about him.
After a terrible struggle he was over
pow cred and taken to hospital
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
A Juror Was uunrrx.

Chicago, Feb. 2-An unusual incident
occurred in the trial of damage suit for
$4,000 by Elbe NJ. Tascher of Green
Point, Wis, against the Chicago City
railway. The jury brought in a. sealed
verdict for the defendant, but when
polled one of the jur"rs, Michael Durk;p,
81 id he had changed his II ind since the
verdict was reached. Il was hungry"
he said, land agreed with the Others to
hurry the thing up" Tw: other Jurors
then announced change of opinion.
without explanations, aud the Jury was
sent back to reconsider its verdict.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Liberty for u Sioux riena.

Sioux Falls, s. D., Feb. 24.-Pe Pc, q
young Indian about twenty-three years of
age, was yesterday released from tho
penitentiary here after having served a
term of two years. He was also fined
500 but took the poor debtors oath and
was released from that part of his SEN
tence. Pc Pc was sent up for man
slaughter. One night he became en-.
ragged at something his stepchild had
done and punished the child, using a
club. The child died from the effects of
the punishment and Pc Pc served the
state two years as result.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

Capt. Pierce Thompson of Southport,
Me-, made his first voyage when he
was 10 years old, commanded his YES
sci ut 10, and is still following the sea
at "a. His son sails with him as mate
Capt. Thompson is devout Methodist,
and has prayers on shipboard every
day, and full religious service on Sun
day. He was never wrecked, never
lost man and laughs at the idea of
turning landlubber and retiring from
seafaring life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Anarchists Sentenced

Vienna, Feb. p. = The court before
which the twelve anarchists, accused Of
conspiring against the life of Emperor
Francis Joseph, have been on trial to
Gay, sentenced the prisoners Franz
Haspei was sentenced to ten years rig-
orous punishment and Stofan Hahnel
the second leader, received a sentence Of
e'ght years Imprisonment. The other con-
splfa tors We're sentenced to terms of
from two to four years. imprisonment
and six of the accused were Acquitted,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Criminal Doines.

Harry McCreary, a negro, was lynch
ed at Elk Valley, Tenn, for assault.
Miss Anna Collins was arraigned for
forgery at Lafayette, Ind, and re-
leased on $1,000 bail.
p. e. Thomas was waylaid and
robbed at Chatsworth, Iowa, of 1915.
There is no trace of his assailant.
Seven prisoners, charged with vari-
Gus offenses, were whipped at New
Castle, Dela., under court sentence.
M. II. Macdonald and T. p. Searls
resorted to firearms to sc e a quarrel
at Rush Springs, Kan. Both will die.
-Four colored burglars escaped from
the London, O., Jail by knocking sheriff
Chenowck down ard rushing out.
-Four tramps are held at Elwood.
Ind, suspected of assaulting woman
at kokomo. T.
Mrs. Taylor was assaulted and left
In critical condition by q negro vino
escaped, at .Straightford Creek, Tenn.
Paul Loeasio, Greek merchant a.
Birmingham. Ala, murdered his wife
with spade during a family quarrel.
A negro named Collins was flayed
alive by whitecaps at Athens, Ga. He
was accused of enticing away servants.
Fred II. Childs, who shot James B.
Nichols dead at Clyde, N. Y, will plead
insanity.
Michael Dolen was murdered and his
hut burned to conceal the crime near
Houston, Tex.
Sam Gwynne has been arrested In
Unicn County, Tenn, charged with the
murder of his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Snoddy.
Antonio Luciano and Antonio Desi-
do were Sentenced to be hanged May
10 at Grenfell, Man., for the murder Of
q companion.
Samuel Collyer, ex-cashier Of the sus.
pended Merchants Nation bank, Ia
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

coma, Wash, was arrested on IA In.
tlictmcnt charging that he had received
$500 the day before the bank closed.
He is a son Of the Rev. Robert Coll
yer, the noted New York divine.
The Nolin- Turner feud has broken
out again In Hardin county. KY, be-
cause Of the killing Of two Turner'S BY
DIR. WIN Nolin. The killed are Dick
Nolin. his brother John, a man named
Mullins, and Mrs. Skidmore, a widow,
near whose house the encounter took
place.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Reform in Foot Ball.

New York, Feb. 24.-It will socn be-
known what steps will be taken by
those most interested to abate brutality
in the play of foot ball by college teams.
The initial offici'l step toward reform
is being taken at meeting of the conf
mittee for that purpose. at the Uni
versity Athletic club, in this city. +. J..
Dasbiel of Lehigh has decided to serve
on the rules committee and this completes
the committee of FIVE experts who are to
go over the foot IL rules and if pos
sible eliminate the brutal features of the
game.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
Halls Bill

Washington, Feb. 24.-Represcntatve
Hall has introduced bill providing for
ah appropriation of $4,000 for the ilr
Trovement of the Minnesota river oppO
site Belle Plaine, MINI. In view of the
fact that Mr.. Hall has introduced this
mea sure at so late date, it is presumed
that he does not anticipate being able to
secure it's passage at this session Mr.
Hall also introduced bill providing for
special pension for Sam Lundberg Of
CeIver, MINI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

George Babbitt, Of Waveland, Ind,
was deaf and dumb for five years. A
fall lately caused a serious accident
to his arm and leg. Since then he can
The scarlet tanager, by many coll
sidered the most beautiful bird in
America, has within few years be-
The milliners have almost exterminat-
ed them,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

Geronimo, the famous Apache chief,
has become justice Of the peace in
Alabama, and presides with dignity
and fairness. He permits no foolish
ness from the lawyers, and administers
justice with an even hand. Who
knows but the erstwhile chieftain of a
lawless band may yet take seat in
the congress of the nation, and prove
himself public benefactor instead of
a public scourge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01
He Gets His Exeauator.

vancouver, B. c.. Feb. 24.-A. NJ
Neattie, the Hawaiian consul appointed
by President Dole, has at last received
his exequatur. In letter accompanying,
the statement is made that the reason it
was held back so long was because the
department. had been awaiting the set
Element of affairs in Hawaii. This ap
parently shows that Lord Roseberry has
concluded 10 look upon the provisional
government as u fixture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-01

In calculating exact tina at the Ma
tienal Observatory at Washington the
astronomers do not, as is generally sup
posed, use the sun as basis for their
calculations. Their deductions are
made only from tie relative positions
Of fixed stars.