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The morning times., 1895-12-20
SUIT FOR RIGHT OF WAY.
washington aud Great Falls RaiIwa:

Washington and Great Falls Railway
Asks for Cond em mai tiOns.
The Washington and Great Falls Electric
Railway Company filed a petition in the
equity court yesterday for the condemna-
ton of lands for right of way through
property of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Company.
The petition asks for condemnation, and
for the appointment of three disinteresteti
freo-holders to appraise damages. The
paper is sig ned by ;. p. Clair, president.
The morning times., 1895-12-20
Nominations Confirmed.

The Senate In executive session confirmed
the Following nominations: Willis l.. Moore
to be chief OF the Weather Bureau: Wheeiock
G. VeaZey, to be au Interstate Commerce
Commissioner, and number of 20 stinasters'
The morning times., 1895-12-20
WILL KEEP HANDS OFF.

the sum realized on-the policy is mat,
rally redu ced.
The morning times., 1895-12-20
WIDOW Gets the Estate.

The last win of Patrick Grace was sub
miued yesterday, afternoon for probate.
Under its provisions the widow gets all
OF the estate. real and personal. and at her
death the residue goes TO their children.
The morning times., 1895-12-20
no SECOND cRiMAT0Rf !
None Will Probably Be Erected
in Northwest Washington.
DELAYED UNTIL SUMMER

Closing of Public Schools on Monday
and Tuesday a Question of Expense.
Commissioner Ross Favors Appoint :
ment of More Women Trustees.
Must Conform to Grades.
The morning times., 1895-12-20
Carpenters Council win Not Act 1
the Cary Trouble.

Carpenters Council held an important
sets avenue northwest. conducted by Presi-
dent Hason.
After hearing the reports of the several
standing committees. the Yost-Cary mat
ter was brought up and discussed at length.
1t was determined, however, that the coun-
Gil would take no action in the matter at
this time, but would wait further develop
ments. through the litigation.
The report OF the special committee in
structed to call on the building committee
of the American University. made a favor
able report. AMI trades have every reason to
believe they will receive favorable consid-
Grafton at the bands OF the building COM
mittee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
MARKET REPORTS.
Latest Quotations from Grain and
Lave Stock Centers


Lave Stock Centers.
Chicago, Sept. 15.-Wheat-Septan-
Der, So 7-sc; December, SO 1-4c; May,
63 Csc. CornJSeptember, 32c: October,
31c; November, SOC; December,
% 1-Sc; May, % 3-Sc. Oats-Septem-
Der, 10 3-Sc; May, 81 lac. Pork-Sep-
TENDER, $s.25; October. $3.50; January,
$9.47 IL. Lard-September, $S.25; Oc-
tober, $5.35; January, $3.50; May, Sc.
Ribs-September, $5.37 1-2; October,
s.. 40; January, $4.S7 -.
Chicago, Sept. 15.-Hogs- &C
tive and 5a1Oc higher; light, $3.9Oa
AGO; mixed, $3.S5a4.55; heavy, $3.YOa
4.5O; rough, $3.SOa4. Cattle-Market
quiet and easy; beeves, $3.5Oa5. 60;
cows and heifers, $1.4Oa3.75; West
erns, $3a4.4O.
Minneapolis, Sept. 5.-Wheat-Sep-
TENDER opened at "a 1-Sc and closed at
55c;5 December opened at 81 3-Sc and
closed at IS 3-Sc; May opened at
IS 1-Sc and closed at SO 1-Sc. On track
No. 1 hard, Sc 1-2c; No. Northern,
SIS 34c; No. 2 Northern, 81 lac.
firm. Wheat weak; No. 2 spring,
81 1-Sc; No. Northern Coo; December,
IS 1-Sc. Corn steady and quiet; No. :,
BE. Oats firm; No. 2 white, Fla
134c; No. white, PIC. Barley dull;
No. 2, 45c; sample, 42a42 1-2c. Rye
dull at 80 1-2c. Provisions firmer.
st. Paul, Sept. 15.-Hogs-Nlarket SC
higher than yesterday. Cattle-Good
cattle steady with a good demand;
common stuff dull.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
SENDS HIM FLOWERS.
An Unknown Young Lady Greatly
Interested In Durrant

An Unknown Young Lady Greatly
Interested in Durrant.
San Francisco, Sept. 15.-,The prose
cution in the trial of Theodore Dur
rant has thus far examined twenty
three witnesses and has occupied two
weeks in it's work. These are less
than half the number to be examined
in it's direct case and the most i'm
portant are yet to be placed on the
stand. 1t is said that the next four
witnesses will take Durrant and his
alleged victim up to and into the
church where the girl met her death.
The examination will probably take
all of next week.
Ever since the case in the superior
court began girl of prepcssessicg up
pearance has haunted the court room.
For time she brought every morning
bunch of flowers which she sent to
the prisoner by q deputy sheriff. This
action attracted so much attention,
however. that she discontinued it.
During the proceedings she sits with
her eyes riveted on Durrant's face. The
prisoner never gives her any attention,
but the police believe that they are
at least acquainted. DCrrant is said
to have written long note in court,
the missive being delivered to the I'M
known by the prisoners father after
the court adjourned. The young wo-
man lives in Oakland, but although de-
tectives have been detailed to locate
her, she has always managed to elude
them. She is perfectly aware that
she is being watched, and seems de-
termined to avoid Identification.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
'SEV.EN lives LOST
As A RESULT OF THE GREAT
NORTHERN COLLISION.
Workmen Clearing Awayshe Wreck
Find Two More BOdie.k opposed
to BE Those of Traxss4Who
Were ON the BasShse
Car. -
VERDICT OF THE coRoNER,t JURY.
Having Prains Meet at q
Blind Siding.

st. Cloud, Mimi, Sept. 15.-A train
crew which has been working at the
Melby wreck on the Great Northern
returned to st. Cloud this morning.
They report that last night men clear
ing up the debris from the disaster
found the bodies of two tramps who
had been killed in the terrible collision.
The identity of the men could not be
established. 1t is supposed that they
were stealing ride on the blind bag
gage. This makes the total. of the
dead seven. A track has been built
around the wreck and trains are run
ming as usual. Miss Margaret Allison
Of Madison, Wis.,, who was with the
party going to Portland, and who was
more seriously hurt than any other
passenger, is still at Ashby with a
number of others who were injured.
The verdict Of the coroner's inquest
was as follows: I'VE find that the di-
rect cause of the accident is to be laid
against Engineer Haines in acting on
wrong orders. We further blame the
company for ordering passenger trains
to meet at blind sidings where no
agent is and no lights are kept, also in
allowing a conductor to send two
orders to the engineer when only one
was needed" :,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
DIR. WAKEFIELD DEAD.

An Eminent Minister and One of the
Oldest Members of the Masons.
Pittsburg, Sept. 15.-Rev. DR.. Sam
uel Wakefield, the veteran Methodist
minister, died to-day at West Newton.
DR.. Wakefield was said to be the old
est Mason and the Oldest preacher of
the M. r. church, and likely the OLD
est Of any denomination in the world.
He had been a member of the Masons
for almost seventy-five years. His
children are all living. DR.. Wake
fields career as Methodist minister
is part Of the history Of Western
Pennsylvania. He preached occasion
ally in later years and has enjoyed
fairly good health until recently,
though he has broken down somewhat
since the death of his wife some
months ago. His grandmother, Mary
Wade, was preacher, having been Or
dained in the ministry by John Cal
vert. He was ordained in 1917. He
published several books on theology
and music when he was comparative
ly young. which made him widely
known. His principal theological work
-"Wakefield's Theology"-has become
a classic in the lifetime of the NJ. u.
church.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
FOR FORGERY.
4 Prominent Banker of South Da.
kOta IL Arrested,

4 Prominent Banker of South Da.
kota IL Arrested
Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. Is. = w. r.
Stebbins of Kansas City, Kan, one
Of the best known men in banking
and business circles throughout the
West, was arrested here today by
Sheriff Armstrong Of Cook county on
charge Of forgery. He was taken to
Sun Dance, where he will be given a
hearing next week. Mr.. Stebbins, be-
sides being connected with the Ameri-
can Loan and Trust Company Of Kan
sas City, has large property interests
here. He has been connected as stock
holder or officer in the Merchants Ma
tional Bank of Deadwood; Stebbins'
Post County Bank Of Cheyenne; the
First National Bank of Sun Dance;
First National Bank of Spearfsh;
Stock Growers National of Miles City;
Cheyenne National bank and Cali
fornia National Bank of San Diego,
all of which have failed. but without
loss, it is said, to Stebbins.
1t is charged that Stebbins owned
certain stock in the First National
Bank Of Sun Dance from it's organiza-
ton, and to conceal the fact trans.
ferred it to one Mills of Kansas City.
1t is alleged that to secure the diyi-
dend on TINS stock transferred to Mills
Stebbins made out power of attorney
to T. A. Dunn of Sun Dance, signed
Mills name to it and sent the docu-
ment to Dunn. 1t authorized him to
vote the stock, receipt for AID collect
the dividends, Mills being in Ignorance
Of this transaction. Later the bank
failed and went into the hands Of
Milo Adams, who levied an assess
ment on all stockholders for the bene-
fit of the creditors. Both Mills and
Stebbins denied owning the stock re-
ferred to, and the investigation that
followed resulted in the discovery OF
the forgery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
GLOOM AT CALUMET.

Ten Funerals Take Place To-Day
and Fifteen More To-Morrow.
Calumet, Mich, Sept. 15.-Ten funer-
ais occurred to-day, the burials being
those of the victims Of the Osceola
fire. Fifteen funerals will take place
tomorrow and there are still five
bodies lying somewhere in the mine.
The big mining camp wears gloomy
aspect, in keeping with the sorrow
felt over the greatest mine disaster
ever known in the copper district. Ex-
ploring parties are still descending
No. 4 shaft at the Osceola, but dare
not move but few feet from the
shaft. 1t is probable that the five
men still missing lost their way or
elst attempted to ascend through 9th
er shafts and were overcome on the
way. The fire loss to the mine will
not exceed $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
FURRY IN WALL STREET.
speculators Are Given FriGAt
Over Gold Shipmcnts 4

Spectators Are Given FriGAt
Over Gold Shipments.
New York, Sept. 15.-This day was
an exciting one and for time bid
fair to be u critical one In the financial
field, SO that many feared that it
might pass into history as smaller
edition of certain black Friday OF
years ago. But the disturbing ele-
ments are better understood aud the
outlook for the treasury and the main
tenance of it's gold reserve is compare
lively clear.
Uncertainty as to the intention Of
the government bond syndicate to
maintain the reserve at the century,
mark and as to its ability to do so had
disturbed the moneyed interests in
creasingly throughout the week. A
crisis was reached this morning when
announcement was made that the firm
of Lazare Freres, which is member
Of the bond syndicate, had engaged
$2,5OO,O0O Of gold for shipment. This
announcement naturally gave rise to
the impression that the syndicate had
withdrawn from it's controlling posi-
ton behind the throne, and it sent
quotations tumbling in Wall street,
besides starting stories that the syn
dictate had dissolved, that bond issue
was imminent and that the treasury
would fast drift back to it's old posi-
ton of the dark days of last winter.
Before long several of the city banks
had come to the aid of the subtreas-
ury with deposits of gold made in ex-
change for greenbacks, explanations
had been made by members of the
syndicate and the firm which started
the panic, and quiet was restored.
The gold deposits made by the banks
will offset the shipments of to-mor-
row. Members Of the bond syndicate
said that they had no contract to pro-
tect the gold reserve, but they intend
ed to do so as long as it is necessary,
1t is stated most emphatically that
there will not be another issue OF
bonds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
FILTERED IDEAS.
Sioux Falls Loses First Place In an
OrntOrical Contest.


Oratorical Contest.
Yankton, s. D., Sept. 1.-two years
ago Mt the interstate collegiate ora
torical contest Sioux Falls was given
first place and Yankton second plbce.
1t was soon discovered that the Sioux
Falls man had been guilty of plaglar-
ism, and had obtained his thought and
much of his, composition from DIR.
Strong's "Our Country" Charges were
preferred against Mr.. Locher, the
Sioux Falls contestant. The state as
ISOLATION, not wishing to assume the
responsibility Of deciding so moment
Gus matter. referred the charges to
un arbitration board comprising Pres
ident ,Northrop. Of the Minnesota uni.
versity; DR.. Beaton Of Chicago and
Prof. Charles Davidson of Cleveland.
The findings of the board were re-
celved to-day. They condemn Locher
and sustain the charges against him.
Counter charges had been preferred
against A. Il. Wilcox. the Yankt0n
college representative. but the arbitra.
ton board clearly exoneratod him.
This gives Yankton the first place In
the contest OF 1904.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
MARTIAL LAW.
1t May Have to BE Declared at Ish-
peming and Negaunee.s

1t May Have to BE Declared at Ish-
peming and Negaunee.H
Ishpeming, Mich, Sept. 15.-Matters
here seem rapidly drawing into con-
dition of anarchy. Non-union work
men are assaulted and badly beaten
whenever venturing beyond the guard
line. All strangers appearing to be
wOrkingmen are halted and commando
ed to give an account of themselves,
and in many cases are roughly
handled. Trains are being stopped
whenever supposed to be carrying nom
union men. Stones are hurled down
the steep hill onto the guards. Loaded
cars are let down steep inclines to
crash into cars filed with sleeping
workmen, and this sort of thing is
growing worse. rather than better.
The leaders are losing control over the
more turbulent spirits, and unless vio-
lence is speedily stopped some of the
assaults will develop into murder. The
military authorities are gravely con-
sidering the situation, and, as last
resort, military law may be declared
in both Ishpeming and Negaunee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
THE LAST DAY.
Attractive Features Provided by
Newspaper Men.

Attractive Features Provided by
Newspaper Men.
st. Paul. Sept. 15.-The last day Of
the state fair has frequently been re-
garded as uninteresting, on the theory
that as it is the last day it is not
worth while to go. There really is no
good reason for tabooing the last day
as no exhibits of any description are
allowed to be removed. But this year
q special innovation had been made
and the attractions for Saturday sur
pass those Of any other day in the
week. The fair management gener-
ously placed the grand stand receipts
at the disposal of the state editorial
association and the press clubs of the
Twin Cities. leaving the organiza-
lions to make up a programme OF
their own. AS result there were
many attractive features.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19

The Royal Baking Powder Company
controls its own cream of tartar fac,
tory and the processes for making the
only absolutely pure cream of tartar.
1t sends its product to millions OF
homes all over the world, supplies the
Army and Navy, the great transat.
lantic steamers, the finest hotels and
restaurants. The "Royal" is recon.
mended by the best chefs and authori.
ties on cuisine in every land. Its sale
is larger than that Of all other cream
of tartar baking powders combined
and it has more friends among house,
keepers than any other similar article
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
AGAIN ARRESTED.

New Prosecution of Ex-City Treas.
urer Greene of Eau Claire.
Eau Claire, Wis, Sept. 15.-Ex-Ciay
Treasurer Greene was arrested again
today. this time on complaint made
by Mayor Day. with four counts, each
charging embezzlement Of $4,000.
Greene refused to plead, and plea Of
not guilty was entered for him. Bail
was fixed at $500. He will probably
be able to secure it. The examination
was adjourned ten days at the request
of the prisoners attorney. The form
er complaint against Greene on which
he was already under bail charges the
embezzlement of only $4,000. This
will be dismissed. 1t is said the new
prosecution was necessary in order to
cove. Developments since the original
arrest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
ARSON CASES.
Interesting Scene When the Prison
era Are ArrniXnel,

Interesting Scene When the Prison.
ers Are Arrnigned.
Kenosha. Wis, Sept. 15.-The SEN
aational Chicago Bedding company ar
son case came up in court to-day. Only
four of the defendants We're arraigned
viz: Isaac Robinson. George S. Per-
rim, Bernhard Rosenow and Louis
Jacobson. Robinson and Rosenow
pleaded guilty to the full charge. At
torney Cavanaugh. for Barney 1.
Bloch. made an application for the ex-'
animation Of his mental condition. All
the defendants We're present except
Bernard Huefer. A separate trial has
been arranged for him. The scene in
the court room was very pathetic.
Bloch looked exceedingly thin and
pale, and very much more like
corpse than a live being.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
Killed on Hi. Wheel.

Minneapolis, Sept. l5-Ed Mann, son
of the late T. i. Mann. was fatally
injured by an electric car this morn
ing while riding down town on his
bicycle. Shortly before the accident
down town car on the Fourth ave-
nue. line had passed Mr.. Mann near
Grant street, and he had caught hold
of the trailer. His wheel was between
the tracks, and as car on the up
trip passed him. he lost control of his
wheel and collided with the passing
car
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
PAYING THE MORA CLAIM.
Draft VIII he Made on Spain's FL
nancial Agent In London.

Draft Will BE Made on Spain's FL
nancial Agent In London.
Washington, Sept. 15.-The methods
Of the payment Of the Mora claim
have been definitely arranged, and
the draft prepared for transfer to-
morrow. 1t will call for the equiva-
lent in English pounds sterling of ST.
10000. will be signed by Mr.. Dupuy
de Lone. as Spanish minister, made
payable to Mr.. Olney, as secretary Of
state. and will be drawn upon Spain's
financial agent in London. Mr.. De
Lone. in person, will hand the note
to Acting Secretary Adee, who, as
such. will have authority to endorse
the draft in the absence Of Mr. Olney.
The loss of $4,000 from the amount
of $l,5OO,O0O originally agreed upon
is due to the difference between the
value Of the Spanish peso and the
American gold dollar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
FIFTY CENTS ON THE DOLLAR.
The Proposition to the N. r. Clarke
Creditors

The Proposition to the N. r. clarke
Creditors
Minneapolis, Sept. 15.-The commit
tee of the creditors Of the n. p Clarke
Lumber company, held late yesterday
afternoon. at which there We're pres
ent creditors representing between
$500, 900 and $25O,OO of the company's
debts. The committee submitted q
report on Mr.. Clarke's proposition to
settle for so cents on the dollar, and
1t developed that there are q few cred
itors who refuse to enter into such an
agreement. This is sufficient to de-
feat the plan, and no practical results
were obtained from the meeting. An
other meeting will be held Monday
afternoon to receive another propo.
sltion. which. It is hoped, will prove
satisfactory to a large majority OF the
creditors and enable those who wish
to settle to do so. n i \.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
SAVED A TRAIN.
stopped by a Woman Just as 1t Was
Nearing q Burning Bridge.

Stopped by a Woman Just as 1T Was
Nearing a Burning Bridge.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. Is. - Mrs.
Olstrom. wife Of a section foreman,
saved the west-bound mail train on
the Union Pacific, consisting of two
mail cars, a day coach and a Pullman
sleeper, from a probable frightful
wreck near Wolcott station, six miles
from Rawlins. While alone at the Sec
ton house she discovered that a wood
en- bridge spanning small gully was
burning. The fast mail was approach
ing at high rate of speed. Mrs. o.
strom ran down the track and tagged
the train, which was stopped within
thirty feet of the blazing bridge. The
passengers on the fast mail made up
a purse of $50 for the woman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
Depot DESTROYED.

Hanley Falls. Mimi, Sept. 15.-Dur-
ing hard storm last night, lightning
set fire to and completely destroyed
the Great Northern Railway COM
pany's depot. Agent A. L. Morris and
G. H. Iazen, who were sleeping in q
room directly over the Office, where
the fire started, got out unhurt, being
awakened by che smeel Of smoke.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
At a aipe Old Ace

st. Paul, Sept. 15.-George Mitsch, a
highly respected pioneer citizen of
this city, died this morning. Mr..
Mitsch was born in Germany in 1925.
In 1916 he came to this country and
settled in Chicago. In 1850 he made an
overland trip to California. Return
ing to Chicago he engaged in the
grocery business for two years. In
the fall of 1858 he came to st. Paul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
Left No VIII.

Dubuque, Iowa, Sept. Is. = 1t has
been discovered that the late DR.. g.
NJ. Staples left no will. His estate.
valued at half million dollars, goes
to his wife and four children. His son,
DR.. Allen Staples, and william l..
Bradley were to-day appointed execu.
tors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19

vanced to tie position of grand master
almost as matter of course. He was
born in Elizabethtown, Ky, June 25,
1916, and received his education at
Center college. His early years Of
manhood were passed in mercantile
pursuits, but later he engaged in the
life insurance business, which he has
followed for twenty years pest. In
1872 he became Knight Templar.
and is regarded as one of the best
Masonic jurists in the order, and his
influence is great He will Low fill the
highest office in the grand body.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. Is. - The
worst electrical storm for years bIrst
here early this morning. Lightning
struck dozen places in the city. The
worst damage was done to Van Ens'
dry goods house. the building and
stock being burned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
ELECTRIC STORM.

buildings Destroyed by Lightning
and Great Damage Done
Elkton, S. D., Sept. 15.-During a Sc
we're electrical storm at about mid
night last light, the Van Dusen ele-
vator was completely destroyed by
lightning, together with 1000 bushels
of wheat, 1900 bushels Of fax and
1000 bushels Of oats; covered by in
surance
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
Not Guilty.

Huron, 8. D., Sept. 10. - Joseph
Hayes, accused Of setting the 1xe
which caused q loss OF four buildings.
In the principal part Of Huron and
whose trial has occupied three days,
was acquitted by a Vary to-day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19

The food exports which Spain sends
to the United States forms a recent
report by Consul Bowen. He says the
average Of these exports ID about -.
100000 q year, while the import Of
American articles lne~ Spain 10 about
$la,OOO,0O0.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19

The Marine band will Dot 30 present
National Park unless private means 10
found to supply the money for Ito
expenses. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-09-19
SLAPPED THE JUDGE.
Sensational Scene In u ChattanocRs
Court Room,

Sensat1OnAI Scene In u Chntta nOCGo
Court Room
Chattanooga, Sept. 15.-When Judge
Moon adjourned the circuit court and,
as he stepped down from the bench,
Deputy Sheriff Poe sprang forward
from the crowd and hit him in the
face with his fist. Immediately great
excitement prevailed. Between the
efforts Of Judge Moon to reach Poe's
head with his cane and Poe's efforts
to get another lick at Judge Moon, to-
gcther with the efforts of peacemak-
ers to hold the two men Off, it was
lively scene. The trouble grew out Of
the judges action In disallowing a
fee and lecturing the deputy on some
alleged Irregularities.