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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19

Washington, Dec. 13.-The session
of the senate lasted but one hour and
was mainly devoted to a discussion Of
Senator Dubois proposition to amend
the rules so as to distribute the appro-
mittees of the senate. Senator Hill Of
New York reintroduced the amend
ments which he proposed to the rules
in the last congress during the dead
lock on the repeal of the Sherman sill
yer law for cloture and for counting q
quorum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19
tened to Father Timothy and Rev. Yilkin-
son, but would make nc promises as to lis

tened to Father Timothy and Rev. Nyilkin-
son, but would make no promises as to lis
belief. @ 3ss I'll
He then saw John Day Smith and made a
solemn promise that he would declare mis-
trust In Christ on the scaffold After that
until the end he chatted quietly and easily
He was the least affected Of any enc pres
ent when the deputies came to prepare him
and joked about putting on the black robe
that was brought him. He didn't like to
hide his clothes, and remarked that he
might as we'll have none on. With the
black cap on top Of his head ana his face
smiling. he stepped out Of ha.hcell and fol.
lowed Sheriff Holmberg There was no
hurry. He spoke pleasantly all he walked
with Deputies Bright and Anderson on
either side and a little behind Vim. AS he
there was w
A Howl of Exultati6n
from the crowd without. He paid no at
tention to 1t, but stepped into the cxecu-
tion chamber with a pleasant smile and
said: Good evening, gentlemen to the
people who had come to see him hanged.
The first to mount the scaffoId were
Sheriff Chapel of St Paul. Warden Wolfer.
of the state penitentiary, and w. s. Brack.
EFT. ex-sheriff Of 1ennepin county.
The moose had shen oiled and tested. and
the trap sprung for the next to the last
time. When all was in readiness the doors
leading into the passageway were thrown
open and the procession marched in, Just
as Sheriff Holmberg passed the inneF door
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19

his and kissed it.
"Dont-don't do that" said the man,
huskily. Its not-not clean.
II shouldn't think it would be-"
laughed Bobbic, climbing in by sooty
chinneys can't be very clean work.
Do YOU know, I always wonder why
there's never any SCOT left on the
toysY
:Oh, we take care of that said the
assistant. "You see, this bag keeps
the SCOT of. But l didn't come by the
chimney this time," he added, hastily
observing that there was no SCOT on
the bag, either II thought the Win
dow was easier"
you're all through, aren't you
said Bobbie. looking at the bag.
GLOW do you know that?" answered
the man.
You bag is empty. Isn't there any
one else for you to take u toy toy
The unexpected guest buried his
face In his grimy hands and great
lump rose up in his throat.
."There was one other" said the as
slstant, "but there's nothing for him
and-and it's all my fault. 1 neglected
to look after him"
"And he won't get anything? asked
Robbie.
mo" said the assistant. roughly. ris-
ing, and taking II step toward the tree.
"He cnn have one OF mine" cried
Robbie. Here. take him this. I've
got plenty. thanks to you" He hand
cd him one OF the treasures beneath
the tree.
The unexpected guest looked Mt the
hoy for II minute, and then he slowly
reached out Ills hand and took tho
prOirered toy.
"I'Il SOC that he gets It," he said. and
God bless you for II! Good.by. little
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19
nnxard Talks Not.

London, Dec. 13.-The United States
embassy was besieged at an early
hour to-day by newspaper reporters
anxious to obtain the views Of Am
bassador Bayard upon the demand for
his impeachment. which was made in
the house of representatives at Wash
inston by Congressman William T.
Parrett Of Massachusetts on the
ground that he had insulted the coun-
try to which he is accredited In
speeches delivered Mt Boston, England,
and at Edinburg. Scotland. on Aug.
and Nov. Z. respectively. But all at
temnts to induce Mr.. Bayard or his
staff to discuss the matter. failed,
while the British officials also declined
to make any statements on the sub
iect. Although Mr.. Bnyard refuses to
he interviewed. he has stated that he
il"es not intend to tender his resigna'
tion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19
site a peculiarly dwarfed weeping viii


site peculiarly dwarfed weeping will
low.
In the morning he was preparing to-
search for the tree, but foundSt0 his
delight that it was evidently theaOne
he had been sleeping under. Climbing
to the topmost branches, he found theI
mistletoe, tore it off and descended the
tree in triumph. He found the cottage
without difficulty, presented his peace
Offering and was promptly given the
young lady, with whom he returned to-
the palace, where he lived the remain
der of his days in the usual legendary
condition of bliss. The story is. told
in other ways, but the power OF tie
mistletoe is enlarged upon, and the
ending is always happy.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19
expected guest chose this time to ar

expected guest chose this time to ar
rive.
Stealthily he crossed the room, and,
drawing the portieres silently to across
the broad doorway that opened into
the hall, he slid back the front OF the
lantern, and, lighting match In It's
fame, he turned on the gas and lit 1t,
so TINT he might better see the exact
character of his surroundings.
sIIumph!' he said, rs rhe observed
the tree. "Quite 4 fine layout.
don't know but what, after all, it's
good thing that parents give their emil
dren expensive thugs these days. It's
a great help to our profession. You
can't raise much money on candy
balls and tuppenny dolls, but these gil
yer-plated engines and purses with
S1O-bills in 'em come In handy. COD
sleeye-buttons, too" lie added, us his
ewes took in Il few further details or
the scene before him. IAN Il gold
watch, as we'll This is luck
And then, us alle bent over the groups
of toys and presents of II more eXpens-
i've nature, intended for Bobbie. his
eyes gltttered with Joy at the prospect
I've value of the haul, the heart or the
unexpected guest stopped beating FOR
an instant. There was Il rlstling DC
hind him.
with a quick movement he slid the
cover OF the dark-lantern to. BY mere
force of habit; but II was unnvalling;
the room was still lighted, though dim
~.
course the gns!" he muttcred. us hc
turned.
"IIuIIov said u soft little voice from
lebind the I,oriiercs. and nj the same
moment the curtains were parted. ana
there stOOd I,0bbie. clad In his night
gown. "Is thai yo,i. Santa ClausT' nc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19
BEBEL's PLANT.
The Socialist Talks Plainly in the
Rcichstag.

Rcichstng.
Berlin, Dec. 13.-Herr Bebel, the So
cialist leader of the reichstag, to-day
complained Of the enforcement Of the
laws against Socialists, seeking, he
claimed, that the latter only did what
was permitted to other parties.
The speaker then proceeded to in
weigh against the emperor and was
twice interrupted by the president OF
the reichstag. Baron Won Buel-Bern-
berg. Herr Bebel declared that the
Socialists had never been hostile to
the unification of Germany and that
without the previous national devel-
opment the existence Of the Socialists
would be impossible.
"Was it likely" he continued, "there-
fore. that they would desire Germany's
destruction? The country may yet be
glad to he able to reckon upon the as
sistance of the Socialists when its en-
emies assail it from right and left"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19
SANTA CLAUS ASSISTANT

1t was not long after midnight. The
wee small hours of Christmas day
we're just beginning to arrive, and
down i'll the library, where the tree
was sheltering a prof,lse array of toys,
stood an unexpected guest. He was
ill-clad, unshaycn, and his hair looked
us though i! had never known comb.
In his right hand he carried u dark
lantern, and slung over his left arm
WINS a sack, common jute bag, and
he had entered by the window that
looked out upon the street. The fam
lily had all retired, and for the most
part were asleep. That is why the un-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19


Execution.
HIS words. Mannix spoke fully three min
sutes. but it seemed an age In spite Of the
5impassioned eloquence of the man.
The silence was something terrible. Such
a scene was never witnessed in death
chamber. There was a slight flush upon
the face of Hayward, but he manifested not
the slightest emotion. He could not see the
score of upturned faces beneath. for the
light Of the great lamp was full In his eyes.
Their suppressed breathing came to him.
though, like the trcmulous beating Of a
mighty heart. On either side of the figures
IN black was guard. their bands firmly
srasping Haywards arms and their teet
3braced for the awful moment. Directly In
he rear of the three men was Sheriff Holm
berg, his hands uron the fatal lever.
K When Haywards last words were said.
when he had uttered beneath his black cap:
..tS die game" the guards stepped back and
the tran was sprung. There WAS not q
moment of suspense. The body fell with
Lul s,und, but not heavily enough to jar
the uoor of the room. Slowly the body
swung round. There was not movement
that betokened life. not culver that could
be detected In the CHASTITY half-light of the
crowded chamber.
Brothers BECOME Reconeiied.
There was complete II not very affect
|iag reconciliation between the brothers
about ll:i5. Harry told Adry. whom be
(. cent for. that he. Harry. had done him an
injury, and he wanted to be pardoncd.
,rhcrc was a strong hand clasp and Harry
told his brother that his last Wish was that
he should become rcconci'ed with his pa
rents. adry Dsvmissd. Marry then ate BIZ
last supper VITA rsllsA ssS asterward U.s.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19

merry Christmas to you!
For the light Of life Is born,
And - coming Is the sunshine
OF the dark and wintry morn.
The grnndcst Orient glow must pale.
Tnc lovel'est Western CLEAN must fall,
But his great light,
80 full and bright,
, Arlseth from thy heart to-day.
Fills ahadow- conquerlng beams must never
pass away.
InrrX Christmas to you!
For the prince of peace is come,
And his reign Is full Of blessings,
Their very crown and sum.
No earthly calm can ever last,
'Tis the lull before the blast:
But his great peace
Shun still Increase
In mighty. all-rejoicing sway;
His Kingdom In thy heart can never pass
away.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19
He Goes to His Death Bravely,
and, as He Declared He
Would, Dies Game.
He Makes a Speech on the Scat
fold and Says He Hopes God
Will Forgive Him.
The Trap Is Sprung at 9:o5
s1 a. M, and He Dies Of
Strangulation.

n Minneapolis, Dec. 11.-Harry T. Hayward
was executed at 2:05 o'clock this morning.
he died as he always said he would-game.
K His self-possessiOn was something mar
yellous. During the last moments standing
on the death trap with the sable robe about
him, he spoke as though addressing party
Of friends at a social gathering. Many
smile curled his fine lips as he spoke, and
once or twice it seemed that the exurber-
ance Of his spirits had broken the thread
Of his remarks. The man even joked, and
while the fatal moose was about his neck.
Doctor" he said. speaking to DR.. Dur
tou, who stood at the very foot Of the scat
fold, II forgot that fifty cents you're
short He said CHEEKY goodbye and the
end came.
The execution had been carefully planned
and went off smoothly. The only thing
that detracted from the impressiveness of
the occasion was Haywards undlgnified
presence. No one but the most intimate
friends Of the deceased felt that 1t was
an execution that was about to take place.
One in the audience reproved the murderer
for his levity, and that was Joe Mannix,
the old newspaper man and confdante OF
the dead man.
'.Harry, say no more You have spoken
the truth to us in your final statement,
and let it stand as SUCH" 4....-
A Terrible Scene.
Mannix talked on. The crowd IN the mar
row execution room hung GREATNESS upon
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19
An Easy Theft.

Elk Point. 8 D.. Dec. 13-I.ast even
ing about I o'clock two masked men
entered the store Of ]. G. Boyles at
Burbank. and at the point Of their re-
volvers demanded all the money In
the store. They secured $500 In money
and II few cigars. The sheriff Ia scOur.
Ing the country for them,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-12-19

Washington, Dec. 14-In the house
Mr.. Grow (Rep., Pa.) addressed the
house on the presidents message, first
having the clerk read that portion OF
the message relating to the results OF
the new tariff law on the statute
books. Mr.. Grow called attention to
the fact that Mr.. Cleveland said moth
ing about the efficiency of the new Gus
toms laws to produce the revenue
necessary to carry on the government.
The president, Mr.. Grow pointed out.
did not give the receipts or the expen-
ditures for last year. Yet it was a
fact that the deficiency for 1894 was
$G9OOO,O0O, and for the first five
months of the present fiscal year $751;
100000. The total deficiency since
June, 1891, was $131,00O. The bonded
Gebt under the present administration
had increased $162.OOO,OOO. That had
been the result Of the new customs
system which the president eXtolled.
The proceedings of the senate to-
day began with the presentation of the
usual petitions for the recognition OF
the belfigerent rights of the Cuban in
surgents. Messrs. Cameron and Har-
ris both offered motions for the adj
iournment OF the senate until Mon
day, when it should adjourn to-day,
and the vice president created a rip
pie OF laughter by putting both mo.
lions at once. They were adopted.
Mr.. Stewart pop, New introduced a
resolution instructing the committee
on finance to inquire into the rates Of
exchange between the gold standard
and the silver standard countries and
their effect on agriculture and manu-
featuring interests, and gave notice OF
a speech on Monday. Mr.. Cullom
Rep.. I'D, called up. and the senate
passed the house bill attaching Au-
rom. Ill.,. to the Chicago port Of entry.
Mr.. White (Dem.. CalA presented An
amendment to the senste rules requir.
| ing TINT all debate III the senate shall
he relevant tu the sUntect hefors the
senate. ~.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-29
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1895.
The Grand Old Man.

Hearty congratulations win be sent
to Hawarden to-day. 1t is a birthday
for william E. Gladstone-he enters
his eighty-sixth year. For this vener-
able statesman, the birthday anniver-
saries will not be many. Doubtless his
long career in public life is ended.
During these closing years he Is en-
joying well-earned respite from the
strife and turmoil of politics; his is a
picturesque old age.
How many impressive chapters in
the worlds history have been written
since 1909, the year of Gladstone's
birth, He was a lad of six years
when the battle of Waterloo was
fought. He was a good tory and
member of parliament half a dozen
years before President Cleveland was
born. He fought brilliant parliamen-
tary battles for Robert Peel more than
sixty years ago. he was a conspicuous
figure in politics in the days of Russell
and Palmerston and Disraeli and Der
by and others whose work seems to to-
days world to belong wholly to the
past.
Mr.. Gladstone's advance TO the pre-
miership was slow. Indeed, he was
surprisingly slow In finding his proper
sphere In British politics. He wavered
until he had passed middle life. 1t
took Gladstone a remarkably long time
TO ripen into a liberal; he first became
prime minister In 1868. thirty-six years
after his first election to parliament.
Nine years ago Gladstone amazed
the public by introducing his home
rule bill providing a statutory parlia-
ment for Ireland. The combination
then made against him was too strong;
the bill was defeated; Gladstone re-
signed: the liberals appealed to the
country; they were badly beaten and
Salisbury took Office. Many readers of
the Standard remember the brilliant
fight thereafter made by Mr.. Glad
stone. when he was 81 years old-how
the liberals carried the elections in
1892. how during a fierce debate lasting
more than eighty days his leadership
was continuous and brilliant. how the
home-rule bill was passed only to be
summarily thrown out by the house OF
lords a week later. and how the aged
premier yielded the office to a young
man who could not meet its require
ments.
From every point of view Mr.. Glad
stones career is interesting. Doubtless
he is one of the ripest scholars Of the
day. He is a master of the classics
He is brilliant in oratory. What he
writes is a model In style. he is a sue
cessful author. he is a profound stu
dent In church lore. He always loved
power. he was frequently impetuous In
leadership. yet always inclined 10 con-
servatism respecting important ques-
tions of state. He has grown old
gracefully. He is honored in many
lands; and among those who will wish
him well to-day are thousands of ad-
mirers whose home is on this side OF
the water.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-29
Their Annual Meetino.

During the visit of the members of
the State Teachers association, the
weather was as unfriendly as possible
The wind was at its worst and the
weather was cold. The attendance was
larger than had been anticipated.
Many residents of Anaconda offered to
entertain the teachers. but most of
Montana. That spacious hotel was
crowded. but the visitors, with the
utmost good nature, accepted the situ-
alton and all appeared to be in good
spirits.
The teachers danced Friday night.
They danced In the face of the denun-
Citations that were lately visited upon
that sort of diversion from the Audi
torium platform; and IT was the testi-
mony of the spectators that many of
them dance well-they could teach the
art of dancing successfully were II
made a part of the curriculum In the
public schools. The reception was a
brilliant affair. and those who attended
II had a good time.
The more serious business of the
association received faithful attention.
The papers had been prepared with
manifest care; they were thoughtful
and suggestive. and in instances the
discussions were spirited. In an edu-
cational way. the meeting OF the asso-
citation was a gratifying success.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-29

=, During the meeting Of the School
Teachers association OF Montana, which
has Just closed at Anaconda. a copy OF
the work was submitted to the MEM
bers of the association and 80 of the
leading educators of the state indorsed
II as a splendid work. and said: 1T
should be In every household. and Is
Intensely interesting to both old and
young and especially valuable to
school children in aiding them in their
studies OF history and geography. and
50 simple any child may understand
at"
This valuable work was prepared
under the personal supervision of Ed
ward L. Raymond. a tireless and OBJ
servant teacher and a brilliant scholar.
All OF the engravings are printed from
fine plates and are accompanied by
brief descriptive lines.
Many people who have spent for
tunes In travel can pick this valuable
book up and find delightful entertain
ment in the examination of the scenes
presented.
Sample copies of the work can be
seen at the Standard offices.
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-29
Yyette GuiIbert.

II might not be out of place to ap-
point a commission de lunatico to in
quire into the mental condition of New
York city. The metropolis of the Amer
lean continent apears to have gone
clean daft over a French variety ac-
tress. The vaudeville theater in which
she appears is not only packed nightly
with fashionable audiences, but enor-
nous crowds block the street in front
of the building. Seats are sold weeks
ahead. OF course, ninety nine per cent
OF the audience can't understand a
word she says, for Yvette Guilbert
sings only in French; but the theater
rocks with applause all the same; and
everybody present thinks that the priv
ilege of seeing and hearing the woman
is something inestimable. the memory
of which is a priceless heritage. to be
handed down to future generations like
a hair Of Julius Caesars head.
On the morning after her first ap-
pearance, the New York papers devoted
columns to Yvette-she divided the
honors with the war with England.
Considered as a singer. II Is admitted
that she falls far short Of being an ar
tist But her songs are of the French
"Frenchy." that is to say. they are
rather vulgar. and her acting is of the
order styled chic" Yet how the "dra-
matte critics." that idiotic band of AL
len Dales and Nym Crinkles. rave over
her. Just listen to this:
She is a singing Zola. this Yvette Gull
bert. She sings OF the rogues. beggars.
outcasts, drunkards. the shards and es-
trays of life. the human offal. the gut
ters refuse She Is n singing Zola. this
Yvette Guilbert: a pornographic Zola: a
realist Zola: a Zola Of bestiaiity supreme:
Zola OF the love that lies in wait and
supplicates with a grimace. Like Zola,
she paints the seams in a woman's life,
the hideous cracking in a mans career.
She is as unfiinching a painter of warts
and ulcers as Degas. and her smile is as
tender a female child.
Was there ever such an apotheosis OF
rot? Talk about a song and dance
performer painting 1.-THE seams in a
woman's life. the hideous cracking in
a mans career,'' What an artist. by
the way II must take to paint a
cracking" Clever enough the woman
may be as a variety actress. but at the
Casino theater In Galena street. Butte
or at Chicago Joe's Coliseum in Wood
street. Helena, there are probably hall
a dozen women who are quite as 'clev'
err" who can sing fully as well. who
can rattle just as much or a good dea
more double entendre. who can kick vi
The Anaconda standard., 1895-12-29

In England they are making the most
of the anti-war talk that has been
heard in this country. The right thing
20 go by. however. is the action of the
government: both houses OF congress
were hearty in their support of the ad-
ministration's policy. In instances. the
press In this country protests against
the talk that has been heard at home
in opposition 10 the views TO which the
government is now committed.
This is a free country; those who
want to criticise the conduct of the
government have a right to do It. and
the fact that a foreign question hap
pens to be the theme makes no differ
ence. The action OF congress and the
comment In the press is In clear proof
of the fact that a very large majority
of our people are glad to have the Mon
roe doctrine proclaimed and fully de-
Tended.
Even during the days OF the rebellion.
free speech had fun sway in the United
States. The right TO express opinions
was put TO supreme test In those times.
In the North were thousands OF men
who were opposed first and last to the
war-they were under no restraint Mr..
Lincoln was elected TO his second term