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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE.

The County Option Bill Reported
for Indefinite Postponemcnt.
Madison, March 31.-The county op-
ton bill was unanimously reported by
the assembly committee on assess
ment and collection of taxes for in
definite postponement. The bill COM
polling the street car companies to
vestibule their cars in three years was
passed without debate and without q
dissenting vote. The joint resolution
proposing constitutional amend
ment to allow the women to vote was
made a special order for Thursday
next.
In the senate the rules were sus-
pended to allow bill appropriating
$4,000 for the benefit of the northern
fire sufferers to be concurred in. The
bill limiting freight and passenger
charges by railroads was referred to
the committee on railroads. The as
sembly resolution fixing April 10 as
the day of final adjournment was laid
over until next Wednesday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
LIN Stock lenfera.

Latest Quotations From Grain md
Live Stock Centers.
I Chicago, March 31.-Wheat-Marcl,
a 3-Ac; May, Sc 3-4c; July, 81 1-Sc;
September, 5Sc. Corn-March: IS 1-2c;
May, 46 1-2c; July. 46 Sc; September,
467-Sc. Oats-March, 20 1-Sc; May,
297-Sc; June. 90 7-sc; July, 20 lac
Pork March, 1922 1-2; May,
$12.47 -. Lard - March, $500 IL;
May, STOP IL. Ribs - March, $500;
May, $3.50.
Minneapolis. March 81. - Wheat
March closed at SOC; May opened at
So Sic and closed at so -Sc; July
opened at 50 1-4c and closed at Coo;
q. 'Dtember opened at 577-Sc and
, cjc. I'd at So Lie On track-No. 1
"a GO Sac; No. 1 Northern, So SAC:
NJ p Northern, SO 3-4c.
IS ST.. "a III. March 31.-Hogs-Market
slow and barely steady. Cattle of all
kinds in ~ Cd demand.
Csscago. IN 'rch 31.-Hogs - Early
advance, nosfh lost; trade dragging;
light s4.55a4A =; mixed, $4.7oa51o;
heavy. $4.75a5. so: rough, 4.75a4.9o.
Cattle-Markct firm to shade higher.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
HOME RULE ALL AROUND.
English Liberals ON Record for q
New Policy.

English Liberals ON Record for q
New Policy.
London, March 31.-In the house of
commons Mr.. Dalziel, advanced Lib
eral member for the Kirkcaldy dis
trict, moved the adoption of resolu-
ton to give home rule to England,
Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Mr..
Redmond, the we'll known Parnellite,
who sits for Waterford City, opposed
the resolution, declaring that it meant
that the shelving of Irish home rule,
and the house of lords shall have been
abolished. Mr.. Dillon supported the
resolution. E
John A. Balfour, the Conservative
leader. appealed to the house not to
make itself ridiculous by voting in
favor of policy that was exactly the
opposite of that which had built up
the great empires of the world.
A vote was then taken and the res
o]ution was adopted by majority Of
"a. the vote standing 1926 in favor to
1O2 against.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
~ MURDERS HER FATHER.
An9Her Mother In Sentenced for
Life for the Crime.

AnGsSHcr Mother IL Sentenced for
Life for the Crime.
De- Moines, March 31.-Cora Smith.
formerly a resident OF this city. but
! whoshas lived in Omaha Of late, was
brought here this morning. She con-
lcsS.M to having assisted in numbering
her fhther last MY.
Mike Smith was the nlurd ed mans
nlnie. and previous to the last and
successful attempt to kill him by pois-
oniEg. an attempt was made by Shoot
ing.H was not proven WHO fired til,
Shot, and Smith could not be led to
believe that members of his family
wele plotting to kill him. Not long
after the shooting incident, poison in
small doses were administered, from
the effects Of Which lie died. The
wife and daughter were arrested,
charged with the crime, and in June
1.-The wife was convicted Of murder and
sentenced to life imprisonment in the
Iowa penitentiary. Cora was dis
charged After her mother was sent
to prison she began writing to her.
and In one of her letters told how she
had assisted in poisoning her father,
e1 lpug - Vic sumo lilue HupllcstllHS ner
aunt, Mrs. Ellen Leader. This letter
fell into the hands of the detectives,
as did also other correspondence. In
her confession she said that the poison
used was purchased by her aunt, Mrs.
Leader, and that Mrs. Leader admin
istered several doses, but the one
which resulted fatally was given by
herself. She expressed desire to re-
turn to Des Moines and said that she
would be glad to liberate her mother.
The object of the murder was for the
purpose of getting the insurance
which Smith carried on his life. The
amount was $4,000; but after the con-
victiOn of Mrs. Smith for the murder
the insurance companies refused to
pay the policies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
CONSUL WALTERS CASE.
The United States May Ask France
for an Explanation.

The United States May Ask France
for an Explanation.
Washington, March 31.-Although it
is said at the White House that tho
telegram from Gov. Morrill, urging the
president to extend protection to
United States Consul Waller, citizen
of Kansas, reported to be imprisoned
in Madagascar by order Of French
court martial has not vet been re-
ceivcd. the president, after consulta-
ton with his cabinet, has decided to
act in the matter and to call for a re-
port Of oil the circumstances. If the
facts are as originally reported in the
cablegram from Mauritius. and in this
point United States Consul Campbell
at st. Louis will be looked to for a
report, then it is expected that Mr..
Eustis, our ambassador to France,
will be instructed to lay the matter
before the French foreign Office and
ask for an explanation Of the course
pursued by the officials in Madagascar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
A scrious Charge.

st. Paul, March 31-Two we'll known
young men, giving their names as F.
P. Martin and F. Wilson, were ar
rested about 10 o'clock last night by
Lieut.. Murphy and Detectives Koran
and Ahern and DAILY on the charge of
criminal assault. The accusers of
these young men are Mrs. Lena Han
son. o widow forty-six years old, and
Miss Jeanette Paulson, about twenty
two years old, both residing at 1903
North avenue south, Minneapolis.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
CHANGERS GRADUATE.

A class of 25 Finishes the State Ag-
ricultural School Course.
st. Paul, March 31.-The sixth an
nual commencement exercises were
held at the state agricultural school
yesterday afternoon, beginning at 2
O'Clock. The alumni association Of
the school met the evening before in
the assembly room and began the fes-
tfvities of the occasion at o'clock.
The graduating class of twenty five
men was accepted into membership
ana were welcomed in speech by w.
G. Smith, president of the association,
which was responded to by Arthur
Lane, representing the class. Then
followed a short programme Of music
and speeches, after which a banquet
was served in the armory hall.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04

Fergus Falls, Mimi. March 81. -
Editor Hoskins, of the fleming Advo-
cate, Is evidently trying to convince
the few people who have been in
doubt as to his sanity that he is real
ly insane, for after brief quiet he has
again sought notoriety by suing Hon.
l.. l.. Raxter, Judge Of the district
court. for $1,000 damages for wilfully
denying him writ of habeas corpus.
The complaint was served on the
Judge to-day by Sheriff billings. M
attorney appeared In the case, the
complaint being signed by Hosklns.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
NEWS BOILED DOWN.

Items Of General interest Placed in
%@ a Few Lines.
Mayor Pingree's potato patch
schome is going to be tried in Omaha
this year.
Advices from Samoa say that all
the Tauiet rebels are still threatening
disturbances.
Mrs William Reeves and her young
daughter were burned to death at
Northport, l.. L., to-day.
The second annual meeting of the
Western Drawing Teachers hssocia-
ton was opened ut Aurora, Ill.
Senator Stewart of Nevada does not
consider the prospects for an interna-
tional monetary conference very
bright.
At Central City, Colo, Alfred Martin
and Henry James. miners. were
crushed to death il the Sleepy Hollow
mine to-day.
A rain is badly needed throughout
Southern Arizona. The ranges are
dry and in some places the cattle are
suffering greatly.
Wallace w. Hite Of New Mexico has
been appointed chief Of the drafting
division of the patent Office, vice ].
B. Bocock, deceased.
All the plate glass factories in the
country, with very few exceptions,
will close down tonight and will not
resume until May I.
The regent of Bavaria has sent con.
gratulations to Prince Bismarck on
his birthday in letter signed by all
the Bavarian ministers.
A battle has been fought between
italian patrols and Dervishes near
Kassala. in which the latter We're de-
feated with heavy loss.
At Elwood. Ind. Duncan Brown,
wife and little daughter ate cheese
last night which was not pure. 1t
is thought that all three will die.
Jacob Kinzel, until recently men,
Der Of the Democratic state executive
committee. died at Bridgeton. N. j.,
this morning, aged sixty-fve years.
The Whitson family. living at
bridgeport. Ind. has been almost
wiped out of existence by disease
which has been diagnosed as pneu-
monia.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin, who
has been indisposed for several days.
has resumed his duties. and In the
absence Of Secretary Carlisle, will act
as secretary.
The Labor party has resolved to
placard the streets Of Brussels Will
an appeal to the working classes ia
Join, In the general strike which Is be.
Ing advocated by the socialists and
others.
The dead bodies of two coloreG
habies were found in the basement OF
1904 State street, Chicago, to-day.
They had lived to be three or four
months old. and the police believe
they were strangled to death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
THE War IS ENDED.
AN UNCONDITIONAL. ARMIsTIciT DE-
CLARED BY JAPAN.
ton IL the Attempt Made n Few
Days Ago to Assnssinate LII
Hung Chang, China's
Pence Envoy.
JAPANESE WILL NOT EvACUATE.
They Will Occupy Chinese Territory
Until Peace Negotiations Are
Concluded.

Toxic. March 31.-The emperor Of
Japan has declared an unconditional
armistice. The full text of the
armistice is as follows:
con the opening of negotiations the
Chinese plenipotentiary proposed
armistice which Japan was willing to
accept on certain conditions. While
this negotiation was going on, the out
ward event happened on the person Of
the Chinese plenipotentiary. His
majesty, the emperor, in view of this
unhappy occurrence, commanded the
to temporary armistice without con-
ditions. This was communicated to
the Chinese plenipotentiary."
Washington, March 31.-The news
that an unconditional armistice had
been declared by the emperor Of
Japan was confirmed at the Japanese
legation, where it was stated that q
cablegram to this effect had been re-
ceived from the home government.
China made the offer of the armistice
and the peace, plenipotentiaries Of
Japan were empowered by the en-
peror to accept it without condition.
This was done in view of the 'unex-
pected event" that happened, viz:
the attempted assassination Of Ii
Hung Chang. The armistice, said
Minister Kurino, of the Japanese lc.
cation, would be effective until the
peace negotiations are concluded.
After a meeting of the peace ambas-
sailors had been decided on China re-
quested the declaration of an
armistice, but this request was not
favorably acted Upon by Japan. His
government, Minister Kurino said,
had not been inclined to stop war
like operations except on certain con-
ditions. These conditions are not
known, but it is suggested that prob
ably the occupation Of Taku might
have been one, Japan wishing some
thing as a guarantee of the willing
ness and earnestness of the Chinese
for an amicable settlement of the
war. China evidently could not arrive
at a conclusion to agree to the stipu-
lations demanded by Japan, and the
attempt on the life of the Chinese
peace ambassador solved the problem
for the time being, and hostilities will
be suspended. There will be no with
drawal of the Japanese troops from
Chinese territory, however
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Adjourns Until Mny.

Winnipeg, March 81. - No amend
ment was offered by the opposition
to-day in the legislature on the school
question, and after Lieut.. Gov. Schultz
had given royal assent to a number of
bills passed the house adjourned till
May 8, when Premier Greenway will
announce the governments reply to
the remedial order from Ottawa.
Members of the opposition have all
agreed with the premier that an ad-
journment was the wisest course to
take at this critical point.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Trade 1m,nn wing.

New York, March 3D. IL. G. Dun's
weekly review of trade avs: Signs
Iof improvement are all the more sat-
'isfactory because neither ,accompa-
MED or apparently produced b.! Spec
ulative craze. Dealing in stocks, cot
ton and wheat are not dfverting all
the interest and capital from pro
ductive industry and legitimate trade
though these products are all shade
stronger. But railroad earnings, bank
clearings and industrial Indications
are more encouraging this week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
HIS NAME. is EDDIE.

An Unknown Boy Found In the
Woods Near Ashland.
Ashland, Wis, March 31.-A small
boy, aged four years, was found in
the woods near here yesterday and
there is no trace as to where he comes
from. He says his name is Eddie.
and thAt1s all he knows, and he cries
for his mother. The boy is of light
complexion and we'll dressed, wear
ing mn overcoat and red mittens. 1t
is thought he was deserted at some
small station near Ashland by pas
sengers on the train. He is now in
the hands Of the police and the affair
promises a sensational sequel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Lee Must HING.

Pittsburg, March 31.-Charles Lee;
one of the murderers Of William
Chapman of this city. has been sen
fenced by Judge West to be hanged
at the end of one years confinement
in the penitentiary at the order of the
governor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
More RiOtinx.

Chicago, March 31.-The riotous in
mates Of the state home for juvenile
offenders who have conducted a series
of theatrical revolutions recently con-
tinued their reign Of terror to-day.
The few windows that were not brok-
en- in last nights outburst were
smashed to-day. and another crockery
bombardment was started, but prompt
action by police officer auelled the
riot before it had reached dangerous
proportions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
After Metxler.

Milwaukee, March 31.-A detective
left to day for Madison to secure
requisition papers for the return of
Frederick Metzler, bookkeeper who
is under arrest in New York city on
a charge of stealing from his en-
ployer, II. o. Frank of this city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
SAILORS KILLED,

Qunrreled With Soldiers While at
Brazilian Port.
Boston, Mass, March 31-The Maine
schooner Isaac X. Stetson has arrived
from Brazil and Cuba with cargo of
sugar The captain is c. II. I,rask,
the first mate is J. E. Winslow. and
the crew consists of four men. While
at st. GATHERINGS. Brazil, the crew
then with the vessel was set unon
while on shore by Brazilian soldiers
and SO badly cut that two died and
one was left in the hospital there who
was not expe cted to recover
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
To Rob Poor Lo.

Pierre, S. D., March 31.-The In
dians of Cheyenne agency will in a
few days receive a payment on their
lands from the government, amount
ing to about $4,000. The hangers-on
around the reservation are all gather
ing at the agency to reap a harvest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Given I'm for Loat.

Gloucester, Mass, March 31.-The
schooner Samuel v. Colby, which
sailed from Newfoundland on Feb.
q. and Of which no tidings have been
received. has been given up as lost
by her owners. She carried n crew of
six men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Sugar for Sine.

Chicago, March 31.-Sine Dielson,
Danish girl, secured a $4,000 verdict
to-day in her $4,000 breach of prom
Use suit against H. D. Alysworth, a
railroad man. Miss Dielson is a pref
ty young Dane who has been in this
country but few years, and before
coming here was maid in the house
hold OF Prince Christian. heir-appar-
ent to the throne Of Denmark.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Reward for Robbers.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 31.--Gov.
Stone issued proclamation to-day Of
ferlng a reward of 5000 for the arrest
of persons who held up the Iron Mou.s-
tain train In Wayne county on the
eight Of the eth inst.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
VIII Declare a Dividend.

Milwaukee, March 60 - William
Plankinton is authority for the state
A1ent that the Plankinton bank will
decare dividend of 10 per cent in
April. This will make 40 per cent
paid to depositors, and the money will
be taken partly from the amount
paid into court by the stockholders
and partly from other funds collected
BY the assignee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04

Dover, Del. March 3f.-For the first
time since the balloting for q United
States senator began one Of Addicks'
followers deserted him to-day and cast
his ballot for James Pennewell, n
prominent lawyer Of Dover.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Postmaster Convicted.

Utica, N. Y, March 81. - In the
Emitted States court to-day Hawley r.
Webster, late postmaster at Brock
port. this state, pleaded guilty to en-
hezzling money orders to the amount
of $1,372. He was sentenced to pay
Il fine to the amount embezzled and
to be imprisoned for eighteen months.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Terrific Snow storm,

Halifax. N. S., March 31.-As a re-
suit of the terrific snow and gale
which prevailed at Yarmouth yester-
day nearly all electric wires there are
Frustrated, and it will be several
days before communication can be
fully restored. It was the worst
storm in that section for many years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Split Notes.

Grantsburg, Wis, March 31.-W. r..
Walsh, of the government secret SER
vice department, arrived here to-day
and arrested William Kastner, living
in the town of Marshland. this coun-
ty, on q charge of mutilating govern
ment treasury notes. He is said to
have split the notes in two, using
both. Kastner was resident of Min
neapolis until year ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Learning the Ropes.

st. Paul. March 31.-Messrs. +. E.
Phelan of Fargo and John w. Curry
of Dickinson. N. D., together with
other members of the newly appoint
ed warehouse and railroad commits
sion of North Dakota, were in the city
to-day. The object of their visit was
to become familiar with the methods
and practices in vogue with the Min
nesOta' commission.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Interstate Debate Off.

Vermillion. S. D.. March 31.-The in
terstate debate on the referendum
between the state university here and
the one at Grand Forks has been de-
clared off by the latter on the ground
that their prospective closing would
scatter it's team.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Rumors Regarding Willis.

Washington, March 31.-There are
indications that Mr.. Willis, our min
lister to Hawaii, is preparing to take
a leave of absence from his post. One
story is that he will go to Japan for
time and another is that he will return
to the United States. !
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
No Cigarettes.

Lawrence. Kan, March 81. - The
anti-cigarette ordinance went into eff
feet this morning and no cigarettes
can be purchased In the city. The
ordinance imposes a fine of from IS
to $25 for each violation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Charles booty Dead.

Chicago. March 3I.-Chnrles Booty.
rresid INT of the Switchmen's Mutual
Aid association, also president of the
Railroad Mems alliance. and one of
the best known railroad men in the
United States. died to-day Of lung
fever.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
John w. Carey.

Chicago March 31-John w. Carey,
general counsel for the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway company,
died at 2:25 this morning at the VIC
torfa, where he has been ill for some
time. Mr.. Carey has been connected
with the st. Paul company for many
years. and until few years ago was
a resident of Milwaukee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04

Washington, March 81. Reports
that the Spanish government is TAX
ing steps to meet the requests Of the
United States in the Alliance affair,
that the commander of the offending
Spanish cruiser has been relieved
from his ship. and that orders have
been sent to the other Spanish COM
manders in Cuban waters, to observe
the requirements Of international law
and refrain from improper inter-
ference with the ships Of the United
States or other nations, have caused
qualifications in official circles here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Rocks for Ruttnn.

Winnipeg, March 31.-Mai. Ruttan.
city engineer OF Winnipeg. to-day Sc
cured verdict for libel against the
Tribune, with $500 and COSTS The
Tribune made certain charges against
Ruttan for poor work in connection
with the construction Of the piers of
the Boundary street bridge, and Rut-
tan entered suit for libel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Hot Weather for March.

Chicago, March 31.-Yesterday was
The warmest March day known here
in the last twenty years. The mer-
curry was so degrees at 2 p. m, and
the heat was aggravated by a high
wind from the south which drove
binding clouds of dust before it. Hot
weather prevails throughout the West.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
A REBUKE IS GIVEN.

Spain's Satisfactory Action In Com
nection With the Alliance Affair.
New York, March 31-A special dis
patch from Santiago de Cuba says
Lieut.. Ybarra has been relieved from
command of the Spanish cruiser
Condo de Venadito, which fired upon
the American steamer Alliance. Capt.
Matens has been appointed to succeed
Lieut.. Ybarra. Senior Capriles, civil
governor Of the Province Of Santiago,
has resigned. Senior Dupuy de Lone,
the new Spanish minister to the
United States, will accompany. Mar
shall Martinez Campos to Cuba, sail
ing ON April next, the object of his
visit to that island being to investi
gate before proceeding to Washington
the story of the firing upon the Ameri-
can steamer Alliance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
My.tericously Missing.

Syracuse. N. Y, March 81. - Presi-
dent Fitz-Roynton, of the Second Ma
tional Bank Of Cortland. who left his
home Feb. and mailed his resigna-
ton to the board of directors from De-
troit, Mich. has not since been heard
from, and his whereabouts is a mys-,
tery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
An U known Man Dies.

Madison. Wis. March 31.-An I'M
known man fell down stairs in a hotel
last evening. frac.uring his skull and
sustaining injuries from which he died
early this morning.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04

San Diego. Cal. March 81. Sey-
mOuf Jackson. cashier of Goddess
Bank of st. Ensenada. has been mr..
rested IN suspicion of havin.. robbed
the. bank Of fl?.EO0 on March 20.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
Natural Gas mt Pierre.

Pierre. s. D., March 31.-The first
pipe put down for an artesian wen at
the Locke and abandoned at
depth of 500 feet has been tapped for
gas. and gives cut a supply sufficient
to light the hotel Office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04

Glove Dealers Assign.
Cleveland, March 31.--A. III. Stone
& Co., wholesale glove dealers, as
signed for the benefit of their cred
ifNYH
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-04
BursIars at JEFFERSON.

Jefferson, Iowa, March 3l.-Burglars
entered the store of George Smith and
stole fine dress goods. silIx lacea, etc.
valued Mt $500. 1t ic III, second
burglary wlthiI week.