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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Effect of Lightning on Trees.

Some interesting cXperimer is have
been made in France by M. Dimitre
in determining the effect Of lightning
on different trees. Specimens of living
| wood of equal dimensions were subject
| ed, in the direction of their fbres, to
a spark from a Holtz electrical ma
chine. Oak was found to be easily pen
! etrated by the current, While black pop
lar, willow, and especially beach, were
more resisting. In all these cases the
heart wood was the least conductive,
and behaved like laburnum. The OBJ
servation made agree i'll Il general way
with statistics of lightning strokes in
Europe. Thus, in the forests of Lippe,
from 1879 to 1885. and in 1890, there
| We're 159 oaks, 50 pines, 81 beeches
! and q other kinds of trees struck.
Nj. Dimitre's Investigations establish the
fact that the starchy trees, poor in oil,
such as oak, poplar, willow, maple, elm,
and ash. offer much less resistance to
the spark than beeches. walnuts, lines
and birches, which are fat trees.
One branch Of the experiments afforded
singular confirmation Of the wisdom
of the recent introduction Of oil as an
insulator in certain departments Of
electrical work. It is shown that pines,
which contain good deal Of oil In
winter, but have but little oil in sum-
mer. are much more resisting in one
season than in the other. In summer
time the wood is as easily pierced by
the spark as lakewood. and in winter
as difficult to penetrate as lockwood.
When the oil of beech and walnut wood
, is extracted by ether, the spark goes
| through easily. The dead wood OF
starchy trees is more easily pierced than
the living wood, a fact which initiates
against the common idea that sap con.
ducts the discharge. The bark and
foliage of trees are. according to NJ.
Dimitre. bad conductors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
SOUND ADvicEsTo NIGHT OWLS
When Attacked by Footpads the SAT-
est Thing to Do Ii to Shout
NEiee.W .N.ss... ~

When Attacked by Footpntls the SAT-
est Thing to Do Ii to shout
"Fire."
A Washington Post reporter made the
acquaintance the other day Of a hale
and vigorous old gentleman who was
visiting Washington fron, the ..rowdy
west" as the old fellow himself delight.
edly styled his home in 4 western town.
You fellers,' he remarked, who work
on mornln' papers have to be out con-
siaefaDly late at night, don't you"'
me reporter replied a1ii1mativcly.
Wei, I've had to be out pretty late
myself maay time in my career and
nave h.;d all sorts Of experiences in The
dark" said the old veteran. :" 'Spose
You had to go home often when the
moon ought to have sllonc but didn't,
no ,.aslight. every door barred against
ou and nights sable curtain subler
than tophet, haven't you!"
The reporter acquiesced.
Hear all sorts Of strange sounds,
signs crcaking, cats catcrwauling, dogs
hoWling; no place to run in even If
julius Caesars ghost should appear,
Isn't that so?" went on the cheerful
old gentleman.
Thes conditions were also admitted
by the reporter
Yes, I KNOW" he continued. "Been
there myself. Course you've been way
laid in the dark; sandbagged; held up by
thugs occasionally?' he asserted.
The reporter drew the line at this,
and denied ever having had such an ex-
perience.
well, You will be, sure as shootin',"
went on the aged man from the west.
Men who arc out late at night-regu-
larly every highland especially re-
porters, must expect it. I've been there
myself. Ill give you pointer, which
don't forget, my son.. Never holler
murder, as most people do when the
midnight assassin steals upon you;
worst thing in the world you can do.
Nobody'll come; people in bed will
cover up their heads and crouch low,
and even the constable will have bust
ness in another direction. Murders Il
scary word. Just holler' fire. Thatll
fetch 'em; every window within the
sound will be hoisted, and everybody
will tumble out of the house in jiffy.
When you're assaulted, as you're bound
to be, some day, y,n Up confagration
thatu bring crowd; holler murder,
and you're goner.'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
MISS POLLARD'S CASE
THE PLAINTIFF TAKES THE STAND
IN HER OWN BEHALF.
She Tells of Her Relations with Col.
Breckinridge-He Secretly Marrith
to Mrs. Wing i'm New York Before
Public Wedding.

Washington, March 1.-two distincA
sensations were furnished to-day in the
Pollt rd-Breckenridge breach of promise
trlpl. The foremost was the appearance
of the slender plaintiff on the stand as
witness in her own behalf But the
one of greatest interest to legal circles
was confederation of the rumor which
has been for several days afloat that Col.
brecsienridge was secretly married to
Mrs. Louise Wing in New York last
April, three months before the public
ceremony in CinciDrati. When Col.
Bee kenridge was shown the dispatch
from New York he refused to admit its
truth or to contradict it. His counsel,
, however, confirmed the report, us did
Attorney Stoll. 1t is in probable that this
secret marriage will constitute new
| legal phase to the case.
In giving her testimony to-day Miss
Pollard was decidedly nervous at first,
but Notwithstanding the strain under
which she )abored, was remarkably self
possessed and careful in her words. She
looked directly toward Col Breckenridge,
/ seldom lifting her eyes from his face.
What was your condition in the
spring of 1892" Mr.. Carlisle asked dur
ing the examination.
After a long hesitation the plaintiff re-
! piled: II was a pregnant woman"
What was the result of that preg-
nancy?"
Family, "a miscarriage"
ibid COL Breckenridge ever admit to
any one in your presence that he was re-
sponsible for your conditicn?
'"Twice-to Maj. Moore in his Office
and to DIR. Lincoln"
In the cross-examination, which was
conducted by Maj. Butterworth, the
feinting between the skillful lawyer and
the young woman was Sc keen as to
furnish unstinted amusement to the
curt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Stole His Whole Fortune.

Msrshfeld, Wis, March 17.-With the
breaking up of logging camps and men
coming out of the woods also comes &c
ports of how the woodsmen are being
done out of their winters hard earnings
by short change gentlemen and sneak
thieves. A victim of one of these sneak
thieves passed through this place recent
ly on his way home to Vesper, this coun-
ty. He had not been home for six years,
and had saved up during that time the
sum of $3.50. Putting the cash in his
pocket he took the train ut Phillips, which
was crowded. He soon fell asleep and
on awaking at Abbottsford he found that
he had been robbed Of his gold watch and
his pocketbook containing the $3.50. He
was compelled to so home empty banded.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
.DENVER'S w AR ENDED
NO PROSPECTS NOW THAT BLOOD
pS WILL BE SHE'D.
Gov. Waite Agrees to Submit His
Controversy With the Denver Police
Board to the Supreme Court and
Abide by Its Decision

Denver, March 1.-THE war is over
At last it is announced by Attorney l. N.
Stevens, who has been in consultation
with the governor large part of the day,
that his excellency has accepted tie I'D
vice of his attorneys ard consented to
submit the fire and police board question
to the supreme court en- its merits. The
governor says he is still considering the
matter, but it is generally believed, Mr..
Stevens spoke by the book. So the Colo
lado National Guard which was ordered
to he ready to take the field on short
notice, will not be called into action.
The state troops at Durango, Boulder,
Colorado Springs and Grand Junction
and other centers have been uniformed
md Under arms all day, ready to take
special trains to Denver, and the state
troops in this city have been ON call.
Exciting reports have been flying all over
the state. Many people regard the gov
ernor's military demonstration as big
bluff to show his contempt for Judge
Graham's injunction and compel the
| judge if possible, to arrest him.
Gen. McCook's ordering the United
f, States troops to this city has been ap-
| proved at Washington, and he has re-
| moved them from the depot to the Get
tysburg building on Champa street. There
| they will remain until further orders.
Rep esentatives from the chamber Of COIL
neree, prominent attorneys and 9th .r
distinguished citizens have been laboring
nl,ch of the day with Gov. Waite to
submit the matter to the supreme cont,
With the power to call upon counsel for
beth the old and the new fire and po-
lice boards to present their cases. The
heterogeneous to the court are based on
two police forces being i'll existence; the
tight of the governor to remove from Of
fee and appoint others to fill the va-
cnrcies, and his right to call upon the
II iiitia to seat his appointees in Office.
Gov. Waite acknowledged to-day to
Gen. McCook that he feared assassina-
ton. The general says there is no doubt
that had gun been fired yesterday the
governor would have been lynched within
half an hour to the states lasting dis.
glcce. Many Populists do not uphold
Gov. Waite, and Judge Croxton, one OF
the best known Populists in the state
has asked Gen. McCook to use his in
flreDce with the governor to avert further
trouble. Referring to the governors &C
tions, Judge CroSton said: '"This is moi
politics, it is anarchy
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Test Woman Suffrage.

Kansas City, March 17.-Democrats are
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of testing the
woman suffrage question. An effort will
be made to nominate Mrs. James Scarf
for the board of education. AS the can
didates for the board of education are
voted for by the city at large it is claimed
the nomination of Mrs Scarf will show
how many women in Kansas City, really
want the same right of the ballot now
enjoyed by men. They also figure that
if the women prove active the party has
discovered sure way of electing their
candidates in doubtful districts in the
future,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Asstrnl,cnts If Ju1tices.

Washington, March 1.-THE death of
Justice Blatchford ard the appointment
of his successor flom another circuit
leaves the Second circuit, comprising New
York, Vermont and Connecticut, without
presiding judge. In view of the fact
that Judge Field was originally from that
section, it. is reported that he will be ap-
pointed to that position. Il is not known
whether he would ac:apt or not. In case
he is assigned to the New York district,
either Justice Harlan or Brown will be
assigned to the Ninth district, comprising
California, Oregon, Washington and Mon-
tana
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
May HIVE a Brittle.

Colorado Springs, March IL. - Sheriff
Bowers, who is in charge of posse at
Cripple Creek to prevent interference by
the strikers with the men who have gone
to work in the mines, wired this city for
a half-dozen more deputies and quantity
OF arms and ammunition. It is thought
trouble will break out first on Bull Hill.
The sheriff states that couple Of hum
dred men could easily overcome the
Waterman and sn all force there. They
would then march to Battle Mountain
where lively fight would be likely to
occur. The Battle Mountain miners are
well armed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Priest Fined for Selling Liquor.

Wesley, Iowa, March 1.-THE grand
jury of this county is in session at Al
COMA this week. A number of whisky
cases have been tried, among them that
of Rev. Father Eckart, the Catholic
PRIEST here, who has been conducting the
pare chial school. He pleaded guilty to
the charge and was fined $500 and costs.
Another important case was that of
August Studer, who runs a country store
four miles south Of here. He was also
found guilty. This being the second Of
Tense, he was fined 5000 and costs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Fought for n Claim.

Eau Claire, Wis, March 17.-Franaz
b. Oh started from Phillips yesterday
with the clerk of court for witness to
file on timber and stone claim at Eau
Claire. Clarence Burbank started at the
ST me time to protest against the allow
ance of the claim, and while the parties,
who had to change cars ut Chippewa
Fa]ls, were waiting there for the Eau
Claire train Bach and Burbank had a
fight over the matter. Bach, it appears,
was the aggressor and he was locked up.
Burbank took the next train. and to-day
made homestead entry on the claim in
question.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
some brilliant Joker,. work.

Winnebago City, Mimi, March 1.-THE
daughter of g. NJ. Houston, wealthy
farmer living four miles west Of this
city, was married, and last night the
family and friends We're enjoying their
wedding supper when they were dis
turbed by a crowd of boys who came
prepared to give them an all-night enter
tainment. Mr.. Houston stepped to the
door aud invited them in, when some one
in the crowd fred revolver in the air,
and Mr.. Houston dropped dead. He
was troubled with heart disease and the
sudden shock killed him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Suulrx Civil Rily.

Washington, March 17.-1n the house
after the passage of the resolution calling
upon the secretary Of the treasury for
information as to measures taken by him
for local supervisor and inspection of
Iublic buildings the house went into COM
z ;ttee of the whole and resumed consid-
Grafton of the slndry civil bill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
vnnderbilt. buy n Crown,

New York, March lit is current
ta!k that Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt
has bought wonderful crown, which
once adorned. tie brow of the Empress
Eugene. The crown is described as a
marvel of workmanship, which cost Mrs.
Vanderbilt 100000. 1t contains 2,OUO
stones, finely mounted in old silver, lined
with gold. The crown is made in imi.
tation Of violet leaves surrounding a
bunch Of violets. 1t measures twelve
inches in circumference.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Gold Like Grain. of Wheat.

Guyamas, March 17.-Since the dis
covery Of rich placer beds at Torres,
many prospect borings are, being sunk.
The gold comes up on the anger as large
as grains of wheat, and the soil gives ev-
idence of being as rich ground as ever
discovered in Mexico. Native and
American prospectors are focking in by
the hundreds, and many are meeting with
good results, although they are being
watched by Indians.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Sutherland Is Mfxsine.

New York, March 17.-Kenncth Il. B.
Sutherland, the Grayesend justice of the
peace who was on Wednesday found
guilty of oppression i'll connection with
the November election, did not appear for
sentence when his case was called in
Brooklyn yesterday, and bench war
rant was issued for his arrest. His
bondsmen were notified to produce him
in court Monday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Another Effort to Save Mc11nnc.

New York, March 17.-Another effort
was made yesterday to get the Graves
end ex-King John Y. McKane from be-
hind the bars at Sing Sing, when an APP
plication was made to Judge Lecombe,
of the United States circuit court, for a
writ of habeas corpus, directing the
warden of the prison to produce McKane
in court. They allege that he is being
detained and denied the right of bail
while his case is still pending. The ap-
.plicctio was promptly refused.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
John Hart Hanged.

Rockford, ILL.,, March 1.-THE execu-
tion of John Hart took place yesterday.
Harris crime was the murder of his two
sisters, Sept. 5 of last year, at their
home near Rockford. The murdered
girls stood in the way of a division of
their fathers property.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
schof,eld 1ndorse. Fiefer,s Bil1.

Washington, March 17.-Gen. Schofeid
has sent to the committee ON military af-
fairs strong Endorsement of Representa-
tive Keifer's bill making an appropriation
of $4,000 for the establishment of a
permanent rifle range at Fort Smelling.
Mr.. Kiefer has strong hopes that the bill
will be favorably reported by the COM
mittee and will pass the house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22

A. NJ. Lamb, market gardener in Penn
|syvania, cleared $500 on five acres Of
cabbage and five acres Of onions. The rea-
|son Of this, he says, was because Salzer's
seeds are so extremely early and wondrous-
|y productive. Lightning Cabbage and
King of the earliest onions he had in the
market three weeks ahead of any other
homegrown sorts, and consequently re-
celved fancy prices. Salzer sends IS pack
ages earliest vegetable seed, sufficient for
"a family, for 81, postpaid.
II You VIII Cut This out and Send II
With sc postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, you will re-
receive the mammoth catalogue and trial
package Of "Get There, ELL" the sixteen.
day radish. w
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22

Good Demand for School Lands.
Grand Forks, N. D., March 1.-THE
annual leasing of school lands in this
county occurred yesterday. A large mum.
Der of farmers were present, making
lively bidding. Fourteen thousand five
hundred acres were leased at auction, ag-
gregating a rental of $2,171.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
The Prison Shoe sh.,p.

Saltwater, Mimi, March 17.-Warden
Wolfer is authority for the statement
that the starting of boot and shoe
factory at the prison is not certainty.
1t takes some time to bring a matter
of this kind to focus, and the negotia-
tons now pending may fall through.
Mr.. Wolfer thinks that the plan is gvo1
one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Elonera Caurht.

Aberdeen, S. D., March 17.-Thc thir-
tet n-year-old girl that eloped with a
yong German farmer three days ago
was found 81 Elleniale, N. D., by Sheriff
Baasze Of this county, and this morning
st; rted for home with her father. No
arrests were made, the father decli hing
tt. sign compliant.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
DEADLY DYNAMITE.
Car elessnesx Of = Duluth Roy At
tended With Fearful Rcsults.

S"SAAcss OI u OWlutn bOy ATT
tended With Fearful Rcsults.
Duluth, Mimi, March 17.-By an ex-
pioslon Of dynamite boy thirteen years
OF age was instantly killed and every
member but one of family of seven
was badly jnjurd. Edward Wagner, u
We'll digger, living ut Eighth avenue
east and Fourth street, started to thaw
gut dynamite stick in his kitchen stove,
Xs was his custom. A few minutes later
dis son Ed opened the oven door and
picked up the dynamite, but quickly
dropped it, when fearful explosion took
place. The house was wrecked, the
stove shattered, the boy killed, the
father made deaf, and three other chill
dren and the mother SO badly hurt that
several ampTtations will be necessary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Dole Is BluHinE,

London, March 17.-Advices received
from Honolulu says that President Dole
declares that Hawaii may cede Pearl
Harbor to Great Britain III the event of
the United States proving unfriendly to
the provisional government.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
pronectiye Libel suit

Duluth, MIMI, March 17.-Dr. COTE,
city health officer, has served notice OH
Editor Hugh Wetmore, Mrs. Helen Cody
Wetmore and her brother, w. r. Cody
buffalo Bill), demanding full retrac-
ton of the charges against the health
department made in the Duluth Press.
This is preliminary to beginning suit
for damages for libel
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Mrs. Morrnn,s Suicide.

Whitewater. Wis, March 17.-Mrs. FL.
S. Morgan, aged thirty, living five miles
west of this place, cen mitted suicide by
hanging. Dependency over the death of
q child is supposed to be the cause. She
was a sister of DIR. Deane, who lives
here. She leaves a husband and two
children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
A New X. of p. Hall.

Albert Lea, Mimi, March 1.-THE new
X. of p. hall was formally dedicated last
night, and the officers of the uniformed
rank installed by Grand Keeper of Rec
ords and Seals Grier M. Orr of st. Paul.
A. E. Ransom is the new captain. A
banquet followed at which seventy-ive
people partook.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Died of Jaundice,

Little Falls, Mimi, March 17.-William
Garfield, aged tifty-two, a resident Of
Minnesota since 1855, died here Of jaun-
dice. He was corporal in Company Q,
18th Minnesota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Agatnst tine Con,panx.

Huron, S. D., March ia verdict
IVES given against tie Northwestern
Building and Loan Association of Mia-
resrolis in their case against Alansing
b. Melville and others Oh trial in the cir
Cit court here. The association su,d
for $4,000 to cover liens against hotel
building kere on which the association
made large loan and finally purchased
the building.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Helping Out the Heathen.

Onalaska, Wis, March 1.-THE dis
trict missionary convention of the West
Wisconsin conference (Methodist) was in
session here yesterday. The plan for
each church to support native preacher,
which can be done for $50 a year, will
probably be adopted by some of the
churches represented.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Wolf Raising Industry Thrive..

Fergus Falls, Mimi, March 1.-THE
wolf bounty business is liable to become
as much of burden as was the gopher
bet nty few years ago. During the
month Of February-a short month, too
Otter Tail county paid out $40 for wolf
borl.ties. If this rate should keep up it
would break the county, for there is no
end of wolves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
A Duluth Carpentcr Drownea

Duluth Carpenter Drowned.
Duluth, MIMI, March II. - George
Diehl, a carpenter working ut the I'm
perial mill, is missing, and is supposed to
have been drowned. He leaves wife
and four children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Gold I'm North Dakota

Devils Lake, N. D., March 17.-The
Mc1 ana miner named Nelson who found
rubics here has also discovered gold
bet ring quartz.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Mill In Ashes.

Osakis. Mimi, NJ .rch 1.-THE Osakis
Milling company's mill has been totally
destroyed by fire; origin, incendiary; fully
insured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Jnpanese VIII Protect senI.

Victoria, March 1.-THE Japanese Adj
vertiser announces q naval demonstration
will be made against seal poachers and
that BONN islands will be protected by
Japanese war vessels.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
pared o.

Never buy Whisky FOR Medtcl.
nal purposes unless you know the bottlers
Of 1t to be reliable, as most Whistles t soin
under celebrated names are spurious: cheap
articles. whose bottlers cannot AFFORD to
haze their names on the labels. 9. ,o..,.a
Uncle Sans Monogram Whisky - bottie ea
line in the Northwest. and the favor With
which it has been received y the Dess p rI,o3
Of it's superior quality. ASK your orues'ss
or retail dealer for It
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
An Office for u Minnesota Man.

Washington, March IL. - Charles A.
Stevens of Minnesota was to-day ap-
pointed to 5000 clerkship in the pen
sion Office. Alvah N. Jones of Minnesota,
who had $1,000 clerkship i'll the pen
sion Office, has resigned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
state Bail.iinE Dedicated.

Helena, Mont, March 17.-Montana's
first state building was formally dedi-
Gated and occupied Wednesday night.
1t is the reform scho,l ut Miles City.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22
Russo-Germnn Treaty
D~anASH
Finally

Berlin, March 1.-THE reichstag final
ly passed the Russo-German commercial
treaty to-day by large majority.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22

1t Pays.
1t pays to read the papers. especially
-Four own family paper, for Often in this
Way good business opportunities are brought
10 your attention. For instance, B. f.
johnson & CO: OF Richmond, Va, are now
files who engage with them, devoting all
(or any part Of their time to their business
Interests 1t might pay you to write to
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-03-22

A flying locomotive was exhibited In Eng
aud in 1868.