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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
LAST YEARS CROPS.
A Decrease in Corn but an Increase
in Wheat,


A Decrease I'm Corn but an Increase
in Wheat.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE estimates
of the area, product and value by the
states and territories Of the cereal
tatoes and tobacco, have been COM
pleted by the statistician of the agri-
cultural department. and are r.essrted
as follows: The corn crop of 1894 in
rate Of yield is one Of the lowest on
yield per acre Of but one year, namely,
year having been 1876 against 1914 for
the year 1894. Severe drought and dry
winds in a few of the principal corn
vested for grain value to :;2,5S2,000
from the 10000, 900 acres planted. The
product garnered is LIKELIHOOD BUSH
$554,719 600. The wheat crop is above
an average one in yield per acre The
entire product for the country is AGO.
467,416 bushels, which is below the
| average for the five years of 1890 to
1884, inclusive. The farm value of the
crop is $225, 500 OPS. The area, &C.
coiu1nS " IeNlSeu eSllulaleS. IS of,SS2,-
436 acres. In the revision of acres
the principal changes have been made
in ten spring wheat states. The rate
of yield is 1872 bushels DER acre. The
average value per bushel is 4o.1 cents.
The estimates for oats are 1858, 900
acres, producing .;620s6.92S bushels;
value. $214.S1G,320; yield Ter ;.cre, 24.5
bushels. The rye urea is 1914, $50
acres; product, 26, 727,bl5 bushels;
| value. 3d. 94176.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
BIG COMBINE.
To Control the Price of BessemeR
Iron Ore.

nv SonSAVA Vic AI1tc u OCSSSNCk
Iron Ore.
Duluth, Mimi, Jan. 1.-THE details
of what is to be one of the biggest
combinations in raw materials in the
United States are now under consider
alton. The probabilities are that with
in a few weeks the combination will
be effected so that there shall be no
competition and so that a reasonably
good price shall be obtained for three
quarters of the Bessemer iron ore that
is mined in this country. There will
be but three companies in the deal.
These are the Minnesota Iron COM
pany, the giant of them all, with an
expected output this year Of 100000
tons from its Tower mine and GOO, 600.
tons from it's Chandler mine, both on
the Vermillion range; the Norrie of the
Gogebic, which can put out this year
nearly a million tons, and the Colby
group, also of the Gogebic range,
which has been put into such shape
that it can come we'll up toward the
capacity Of the Norrie. These three
companies will mine fully three-quar-
tiers of the Bessemer output of the
country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Currency Legislation.

Washington, Jan. Is. - Chairman
Springer has called meeting of tho
Democratic members of the house COM
mittee on banking and currency to
consider the situation on currency leg
islation. Mr.. Springer says no special
fine of action will be suggested to the
meeting as it will be for an exchange
of views rather than to agree ON a
course. The substitute currency bill
Is in the hands of Mr.. Carlisle receiv-
ing such changes as may overcome OBJ
jections. Mr.. Vest introduced finan-
cial bill in the senate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Expenses Exceed Receipts.

Washington, Jan. IL. - A treasury
statement issued to-day shows that the
expenditures so far this month ex-
coed the receipts by $6,213,743, which
makes the deficiency of the fiscal year
to date $40, IT'S. 2O4. Of the total re-
ceipts so far this month S7,297,244 was
from customs, $3,O17 ,947 from internal
revenue, and $3.50, Ill from miscellane-
GUS sources. The total receipts since
June so are $17O.273, 76O, and the dis
bursements $2O4,O51 ,96S.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Elkins Chosen.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. ID. - The
joint Republican caucus last night
nominated Hon. S. B. 11lkins for
United States senat tor to succeed J. ~
Camden. The name of Nelson e.
Whitaker of Wheeling was placed be-
fore the caucus but was withdrawn
and Mr.. Elllins was nominated with
out opposition. Stephen r. Elkins was
born Dec. 26, 1S41, in Perry county,
Ohio, the son of a farmer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Dairy Union.

Washington, Jan. 13. = At to-day's
meeting of the National Dairy union
short addresses were made by Repre-
sentatives Hatch of Missouri and
Circuit of Vermont, Assistant Secretary
Dabney, Of the agricultural depart
ment, ex-Gov. Hoard of Wisconsin and
others. w. D. Hoard of Wisconsin
was chosen president for the next year
Sid w. Wilson of Illinois was re-elect-
ed secretary and G. S. Martin of New
York treasurer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Seminary Burned.

Minneapolis, Jan. 13.-The Norwe-
glan Lutheran seminary at Robbins
dale. erected by the Norwegian synod
in 1889, was burned to the ground this
morning by fire which broke out in
the garnet in some unuccountable man.
ner. The building cost $4,000 ard
was valued ut $4,000. The forty-four
students lost everything they had In
the building, and Prof. Skud also lost
his library. There was no insurance
upon the building.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
New Road From, superior.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 13.-Ex-State
Treasurer Hummer has gone to Mill
waukee to attend meeting Of capital
lists interested in the Superior and
Eastern road. At this meeting plans
will be completed for building the new
road from Superior to Sheboygan or
Menomonee. Work will probably start
in the spring.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
F.. M. Thompson skips Out.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-F. M. Thompson,
who has been representing the Turney
Electric Manufacturing company in
Wisconsin, has, it is said, taken ad-
vantage of the company's confidence
in him to make away with $1,SOO.
Thompson sold electric dental engines
and drills on commission.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
A Smart Thief Arrested.

New Orleans, Jan. 13.-One of the
two men who were arrested with
"Major" Sampson, the Chicago MUIR
derer few days ago at the Illinois
Central depot here, has been identi.
fed. He Is Andy Crag, one Of CHI
cago's smartest thieves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
KILLED BY GAS.

This IL Shown by eth Autopsy I'm the
RollinEs Case.
Minneapolis, Jan. 13.-An autopsy
over the bodies Of o. w. Rollings and
his wife, who were found dead in
their home, 61O Emerson avenue north,
yesterday morning. Doctors Stewart,
Nye, Ringnell and J. w. Little con-
Quoted the autopsy, and all of them
agreed that death had resulted from
asphyxiation by coal gas. Coroner
Kistler has decided to call an inquest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Gold Shipments.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Advices to the
treasury department from the SUBJ
treasury Mt New York report the with
drawal Of $2,3OO,OOO in gold for export.
This leaves the amount of the gold re-
serve ut $77,474, 400.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Killed. In a Collision.

Sioux Falls, s. D., Jan. 13.-vene
Fuller. who used to be one of the fore
most politicians among the farmers
Of this county, was killed in a railroad
accident in Pennsylvania last Satur-
day. He was taking car load Of
poulty from his farm in Missouri to
New York, and was sleeping in the
caboose when the train was struck
by another train. He was instantly
killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Fire Mt GIendxxood.

Glenwood, Wis, Jan. 13.-Fire de-
stroyed the futile house and the opera
hall. Part of the furniture was saved.
The balance is we'll covered with in
Total loss about $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
GOvernOr-EIect III.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 13.-Gov. Elect
3. N. Morrill, is i'll. He has been feel
ing bad for several days and his
physician says his ailment is an attack
of intermittant fever.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Killed I'm n Mime

Brazil, Ind, Jan. 13.-An accident
occurred at the new mine of the Dia-
mond Coal company. north Of the
city to-day, that resulted in the death
Of one man and the fatal injury Of
William Frencher,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Flanders Amounted.

Washington, Jan. 10. - James G..
Flanders Of Milwaukee has been ap-
pointed special assistant attorney
for the Western district of Wisconsin,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
ITS NAME IS PANTS.

The Western Union Loses in It's Suit
With Senator Peterson.
New Ulm, Mirn.. Jan. 13.-The jury
full amount claimed, against the West
ern Union Telegraph company, for
transmitting an alleged libelous tele-
gram at the time of Senator Davis
election. The telegram was sent by
constituents of Peterson's here. who
did not like his vote in the senatorial
contest, and read: SLIPPERY Sam,
your name is Pants"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Fire mt Glcnwood,

Glenwood, Wis. Jan. IA hotel
and large hall build pg. owned by Ed
unknown. Insured for 5000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
State Expert Printer.

st. Paul, Jan. 13.-George G. Stew
ems OF this city was to-day elected ex-
pert state printer to succeed David
Ramaley, who has held the position
since the creation Of the Office by the
state legislature.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Fire mt Owatonpn.

Owatonna, MIMI, Jan. ID. - The
hotel and saloon of Thomas Roche
were totally destroyed by fire at 3
o'clock this morning. Loss, $4,000;
Insurance, $1,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
succe.,ful Dombardment

Tamatave, Jan. 13-The French have
bombarded Fara-Fatra, about four
miles inland from here. The Hovas
answered with seven guns, but the
French were successful, and the Hovas
cetreated with heavy loss.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
National Gus Exp1osion.

Peru, Ind, Jan. 13.-By a natural
gas explosion to-day John Sagraft was
fatally burned. One Of his children
was seriously injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
That Extra Session.

Washington, Jan. Is. - Chairman
Wiser says lie has had no in,lnati On
that the president contemplates call
ing an extra session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Blown Into the River.

Davenport. Iowa, Jan. 10. - A ter
rifle blizzard struck Davenport yester-
day. The temperature fell 30 degrees
In few hours. John Janss, an ice
cutter. was blown into the Mississippi
river and drowned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
DIVINITY STUDENTS.
A National Association to Promote
Missionary Work.

Faribault, Mimi, Jan.12.-The eighth
annual convention of the Church Stu
dents Missionary association opened
in Seabury Divinity school this morn
ing. and will be in session during the
rest Of the week. The programme this
morning included the annual address
of President l.. G. Moultrie and
statement of the missionary events of
the year by H. R. A. O'Malley. Then
there We're reports from various insti-
tutions and short preliminary bust.
ness meeting. The afternoon was de-
voted to the reading of papers, fol-
lowed by discussions. This evening
there will be a public missionary meet
Ing. which Rev. Y. P. Morgan Of st.
Paul will be one of the speakers
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
MIL Mt l..ntrst.

Richmond, Va, Jan. Mr.. j. w.
Southwark, Republican,. has decided
not to contest the election to congress-
from the Third district OF Tazeweu
Ellet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
THEIR OWN SHIPPERS.
Farmers Who Ship Their Own Grain
Hold Meeting.

Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 1.-THE
annual meeting of the Northwestern
Farmers Mutual Aid and Anti-Mo-
nopoly Protective Association was held
in this city. The secretary reported
membership of 1900. The members
of the association ship their grain di-
rect to a salaried agent of the associa-
ton at Duluth, either for sale there
or shipment to Europe, according to
the market. A half cent per bushel is
deducted from the returns to the ship
per for all expenses, including agents
salary, storage, insurance, etc. An
auxiliary association has been organ
ICED to build large storage elevator
at Duluth in order to avoid the posi-
bility of mixing" process which the
farmers claim they do with part Of
their wheat. Officers elected for the
ensuing year are AS follows: Presi-
dent, Col. A. Knudson, Grand Forks;
vice president, l.. G. Hoisven, Grafton;
secretary. Thomas Ulven. Grand Forks;
treasurer, G. w. Peterson, Duluth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Hotel Burned Mt Poncn.

Ponca, Neb., Jan. 10. - Fire this
morning destroyed the Merchants ho-
tel, belonging to Gus Roka. The loss
is $4,000. There In no insurance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
Sixteen building. burned

Ottumwa, Iowa. Jan. 10. - Sixteen
buildings, including eight stores at
Foster burned early last night. Loss,
$4,000. Fire started in supply store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-17
.Al!I..Ll.:L III INAUGURAL.
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS TO THE
L{tGlSLATURE.

He Makes Some Recommendations
Aesa 1dins Needed Leg,slatioA-he
reminds the Members OF the Legis-
/, Aature That the People Demand an
5EcOnomical Administrations.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS.
Highway Robbery.

VIM. Cowie was arrested at Thomp
son. charged with highway robbery
and assault. He and a stranger were
in the barn connected with the Mcleod
house. Cowie picked up huge piece
Of iron and beat the man into insensi-
bility, fracturing his skull and leaving
three deep ugly gashes in the top Of
his head. The mans screams of ''mur-
der" attracted q crowd, but by the time
help arrived Cowie had robbed his VIC
tim of something over $40 and made
his escape. The injured man was only
able to scream and to place his hands
on his pockets, and he was soon uncon-
scious. There was nothing in the Shape
of letters or papers to show his identity.
A crowd of citizens were soon in search
of the man Cowie, and they found him
hid under a straw stack near the town.
The iron rod and a piece of railroad tie
were found in the barn, covered with
clotted blood and hair. Cowie's coat
and that of his victim were both GOV.
cred with blood. When found. Cowie
had disposed of SIS of the money that
he had stolen.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and Improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 70
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence il due to It's presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and 'fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
GRAND STAND FALLS.
Veterans at Louisville Are Injured in an
Accident.

Veterans At Louisville Are Injured In an
Accident.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. l4.-At 8
o'clock Thursday night, just as thou
sands of spectators had been seated on
the levee to witness the extensive fire.
works display on the river, there was q
terrible crash like clap of thunder.
Instantly the cries and shrieks of thou
sands Of women. children and men
were heard, while appeals for help
arose from every side. About 10000
persons went down in the crash of the
Immense reviewing stand of the citi-
zens' committee, on which were the
specially invited guests of the citizens
Grand Army committee. Scores of
men and women were pinned beneath
the boards Of the stand with the
weight of other people bearing down
on them.
Several hundred were more or less
injured. The report spread rapidly
through the throng that many had
been killed. and people rushed to the
scene from every part of the city.
Fortunately the report of loss Of
life proved to be untrue, but it is
impossible to get information from all
and it is feared that the injuries Of
some may be more serious than is now
known. Scores of women who were
not hurt tainted from fright
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
Robbed.

R. Holland, who had just come in to
Grand Forks from threshing. and had
about $40 on his person, was relieved
of it by man who gives his name as
j. Crawford. Holland stated that he
sat down on the sidewalk on Water
street and fell asleep. When he awoke
jacket on walking away from where he
was, and on putting his hand in his
pocket discovered that his money had
been stolen. He Immediately put him
self in communication with the police,
who located the man by the description
given them by Holland. He was taken
to the city hall and searched and they
found $35 on his person.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
NeWa In Brief.

A call will shortly be issued for q
county convention at Forman to con-
slider the matter of taking some united
action for sinking artesian wells in
every township in the county. for irri-
cation purposes. There is plan on
foot for purchasing several well rigs
by the several townships interested
Jim river is so low 1t can be waded
rost anywhere with bloomsrs rolled
up. Mills are unable to. ran, from
scarcity of water and some of them are
putting in other power. The Missouri
is also more reduced in volume than
usual
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
Resigns.

Prof. William Mathers, the we'll.
known bandmaster of the 1st regiment
band. North Dakota National Guard,
of Lisbon. has resigned his position
after over four years of efficient service
in the regiment, during which time the
band has ELECTED the plaudits and ad-
miration of oil lovers of good music in
the state. Prof. Mathers will be great
ly missed by the National Guard. with
whom he was quite a favorlte. He re-
turns to his old home at Newport, R. L.
Andrew Intlehouse, talented music
ian. and for many years a prominent
member of the band, will at once as.
sumo the leadership of this excellent
military organization.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
Kent G1llOWS,

The gallows on which Kent will be
executed-if executed-will probably
be erected in the main corridor OF the
Cass county Jail. The entrance on the
east side opens into corridor, the cell
ing being up to the height of the Sec
ond tier of cells, probably about fifteen
feet This will permit the erection of
a gallows with q drop of some seven
feet. The matter has not been given
much thought by the authorities, but
it is said, that in case stay is not
granted by the supreme court, an eff.
fort will be made to secure the gallows
on which Albert Bomberger was
hanged.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
Simple lca Cream.

An excellent and tested recipe for .
delicious and simple ice cream is COM
posed of one quart of pure cream, one
half pound of sugar, one vanilla bean.
Put the sugar, half the cream and the
bean split in halves on to boil in q
farina boiler. Stir continually for ten
minutes. Take the boiler from the
fire, take out the bean. and with .
blunt knife take out the seeds and
the soft part inside of the bean. being
careful not to waste any. Mix the
seeds thoroughly with the cream. and
put away to COOL When cold add the
remaining cream, which has not been
boiled, and put the whole into q freezer
and freeze.-N. Y. Tribune.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
Wholesale Slaughter.

A special train on the Jamestown
Northern branck killed lot of sheep
for Jandell and Ringer, said to be
about 200 head. It is thought that a
wolf or a dog must have frightened the
band and caused them to cross the
track at an unusual hour and the ap-
proach of a special, also an unusual
thing at that time on the branch, COM
pleted Il sort of fatality that makes
both sheep men and railroad companies
tired. 1t is said the company has al
ready taken steps to settle the loss.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
Ont of BusineAa.

At Thomson whisky bootlcgger
was placed under arrest, charged with
selling whisky in prohibition state.
The authorities are not after that kind
of residents, and the man was promised
his freedom if he would destroy his
stock in trade and depart from the
town. He accepted the proposition,
and in the presence Of several gentle
men he poured out the conten4s of
nineteen packages and destroyed the
bottles. Besides the liquor he carried
faucet and funnel, which would
indicate that he was doing wholesale
business.
Griggs courier., 1895-09-20
DOMESTIC CONCERNS

TO Prevent tho Smoking Of .
Lamp-Soak tho wick in strong vine
gar. and dry Il Thoroughly before using
it; It will then burn clear and bright,
and give much satisfaction for the
trifling trouble in preparing it
Housekeeper.
Raspberry Sauce: Beat q quarter
Of q cup of butter to q cream; then add
gradually one cup of sugar. Add one
at q time, mashed. half cup of rasp-
berries. If the mixture should curdle,
add little more sugar. Stand aside
to cool.-N. Y. Ledger.
,-Consomme Royal: Boil brislkly for
an hour the head and feet of four
fowls, one pound of lean beef cut into
small pieces, in two quarts of water.
and add an onion, turnip. and salt to
taste. Remove the scum. Strain OF
and place on the ice to cool.-Harper'a
Bazaar.
Apple Pudding: Butter q pudding
dish. put in it a thick layer of grated
bread crumbs. add bits of butter. then
layer of peeled and sliced apples with
sugar and nutmeg, and repeat until
the dish is full, pour over the whole q
teacup of cold water or milk and bake
for thirty minutes. Western Rural.
Oyster Forcemeat: Take one-hali
pint of oysters, wash them we'll in theil
own liquor and mince them very fine.
Mix with them the grated peel of one
half lemon, a sprig of parsley minced
seasoning of salt. nutmeg and a very
little cayenne, and about an ounce o,
butter in small pieces. Stir into these
ingredients five ounces of bread crumbs
and when thoroughly mixed togethe,
bind it with the yolk of IN egg anl
part of the oyster liquor. -Bostor
Budget.
French Beans: Cut away the
stalk end, and strip off the strings
then cut them into shreds. If MOI
quite fresh, have basin of spring
water, with little salt dissolved il
it, and as the beans are cleaned ani
stringed throw them in; put them OF
the fire in boiling water, with som,
salt in it; after they have boiled fif
teen or twenty minutes. take one ou
and taste it; as soon they are tender
take them up, throw them into col
lander or sieve to drain. Send up tn
beans whole when they are yer.
young. Mercury.
Red Currant Jam: Use the proper
tion of one pound of stewed currant
to one pound of.sugar. Cook togethe
until thoroughly done, then skim ou
the fruit and allow the juice to boi
for twenty minutes, return the frui
and let all boil together for ten min
utes. Seven pounds of currants, on,
quart of water, and seven pounds o
sugar will make nine pint jars Of jam
White cvrrants can be used the same
but will only need three-quarters of
pound of sugar to one pound of fruit
Or nice jam can be made of currant
and red raspberries. half and half. an
three-quarters of a pound of sugar t
the pound.-Prairie Farmer.