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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
WELCOMED AN INTRUDER.
A Montana Ranchman Kills am Old
Enemy


Great Falls. Mont, Dec. 27. - Peter
Welcome. who, in April last, achieved
notoriety in Chicago by attempting to
kidnap his child when in custody OF its
mother, this morning shot and killed
Arthur Vieau at Welcomes ranch iii
Iibby. He Immediately came, in and
surrendered. For several years past
there has been bitter feud between
slayer and slain, resulting from time
to time in riven heads, exchanged
shots and law suits. Welcome claims
that he was awakened this morning
by some one tearing boards from a
window. After the removal Of two
the mans head appeared Then Wei
come seized revolver and fired, the
form falling to the ground outside
He then saddled horse, and without
looking at the body, rode to neighbour.
ing ranch, told what he had done, and
then came into Bell, where lie sur
rendered to the authorities, and for
the first time learned whom he had
killed. A telephone message from
kibDy, a farming community. seventy
miles southeast from Great Falls, says
the body was found two feet from the
window, while near by a Winchester
rifle leaned near the house. Three
wounds We're in the body, any one suf-
flclent alone to produce death. The
feud arose over a land contest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
CAMPBELL'S SCHEME.
Contract Signed With the Burlfn
ton for Experimental Stations.

Contract Signed With the BurIing-
ton for Experimental stations
Omaha. Dec. 27.-H. w. Campbell,
prominent soil culturist of Sioux City,
has been in Omaha for several days
OH business connected with his pro-
fessional duties, and has just signed
an Important contract with the Bur
lington. Mr.. Campbell has been eX-
perimentins for the last three years on
Il process OF turning arid belts OF land
in Nebraska. Colorado, Kansas and
the Dakotas into crop-producing dis
tricts. The experiments have been OF
such Il successful nature that he has
also induced the Northern Pacific, the
500 line and the Chicago, Milwaukee
Il st. Paul lines to enter into the
scheme. Starting in the spring of the
coming year the roads have agreed to
each establish five experimental sta
tions in places which may be desig-
mated by themselves, and many men
acquainted With Mr.. Campbell's pc
culiar methods will be placed in
charge OF them. The farms will coll
sist of forty-acre tracts and the prod
ucts raised will consist of corn. oats,
wheat, rye and all varieties of yege-
tables.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
SPANS HOPE.
1t Is That Cubums Will Soon Nc-ofi
for HBnunn

~ As Hill Cub0NS VIII Soon NcGOft-
ate for Peace
New York. Dec. PA Madrid spe-
cial to the World says it is rumored
that Gen. Weyler has delayed fresh
operations against the insurgents in
order to give him time to discover the
disposition of the bands and their
chiefs since the death of Macco with
view to feeling his way to preparing
the ground for finishing the present
war like the past instructions in
Spain and Cuba where money and I'M
official negotiations prove more tell
arguments than force Of arms, directly
the insurgents saw no more hope Of
foreign aid. 1t is also believed in
diplomatic circles that Spain will take
advantage of the dispositions OF Pres
ident Cleveland and Secretary Olney
to negotiate quickly and directly with
the United States to secure American
neutrality by granting discriminating
concessions in the contemplated Cuban
tariff and fair promises of colonial
autonomy before the accession of Nc
Kinley. One OF the principal reasons
of the Spanish government for insist
ing upon Weyler making decisive at
tempt to clear the Provinces of pinar
del Rio, Havana and Matanzas within
a few weeks is the urgent necessity
for scoring a military success before
Spain has once more to appeal to the
native Or foreign markets for fresh
loans.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
Some Strikers Let Ont

Boston, Dee. 81. = The West End
strike Was declared off by the supreme
council Of the motormen and conduc-
tors union at an early hour this morn
ing. Following close upon the sue
cessful operation OF early morning
ears the old employees applied for re-
instatement in such large numbers
that regular trips Of electric cars on all
lines was resumed and accommodation
for the travelling public was ample. AS
the hours passed the number OF cars
in commission steadily increased, and
SO quiet were matters that few people
from observations would have knonn
of yesterdays tie-up. The West End
management, true to it's ultimatum,
engaged such Of it's old employees as it
desired, but declined the services of
those prominently identified with the
strike.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
CHAINED FOR SIX MONTHS.
Shocking Disclosures of Inhul ln
Treatment of Boys.


New York, Dee. 21.-Fresh disclos-
l,:es Of inhuman treatment of boys in
the Westminster home for destitute
children are being brought out IL the
Investigation Of Supt. Pierce's manage
ment. When the name OF Joseph Ed
wards was brought up Pierce was
willing to swear that the boy had new
err been chained. Then Edwards
sworn statement was read, in which
the lad said that he had been chained
TO another boy to keep the latter from
running 2way.
Oh that is different" said Mr..
Pierce. II thought you wanted to
know if the boy had been chained for
punishment. 1t was to keep the other
boy from running away"
Then it was brought out that the boy
who it was feared would run away
was named Sclaenheit, and that for
some time he was chained to two 9th
or boys and they were compelled to
wear their shackles night and day.
The list of children so chained inclndeS
more than forty names. Some of these
lads We're in chains for six months.
Mr.. Pierce admitted. though he
thought the average length of time
WAS between three and six weeks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
Quickly Tracked.

bayfield,, Wis.,, Dec. 27.-Sheriff Nc
Kay arrested Swan Olson and Oscar
Anderson, two homesteaders, last
night for stealing 200 bushels Of oats
from the Thompson Lumber company
at Pixies quarry Wednesday night.
The two men had the Waterman for
the warehouse in town drunk, and
left with their teams. Knowing that
the warehouse was unguarded. They
loaded Oh the oats and secreted them
in their barns. Sheriff Mckay was
only IL short time in tracing the stolen
goods and arresting the men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
sQUEALING ON A PAL.
Identity of Northern Pacific Train
Robbers Now Coming Out.

Identity of Northern Pacific Train
Robbers Now Coming Out.
Seattle. Wash, Dec. 27-Gay Harsh
man, alias 1.-The Kansas Kid" who was
convicted srecently of passing $4,000
worth OF counterfeit money, has made
a statement to the effect that his pal,
George Conkling, who is now serving
time for counterfeiting and who
s4uoaled on him, confessed to him
that he was one OF the three men who
held up the Northern Pacific train at
Hot Springs i'll 1894, when the passen-
gers i'll the sleeping coach We're re-
lieved of $4,000. 1t is believed that
Harshman also had Il hand in the
hold-up. Conkling is not bad man,
but uarsEn,an is an old criminal and
4 desperate man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Rochester, n. Y. experimental with
ballot machines Mt the recent election.
Two different patents were used, and
although they proved vastly superior
In many respects TO the present system
of voting, neither machine was free
from an absolutely serious defect. The
registering mechanism in both ma
chine seemed TO be ut fault This trou-
BILE Is not to be regarded as irrcmrdI-
Lle, since Rochester east 1900 defect
lyely-marked ballots last year, while
the number OF voters whom tho ina
chine baked of their purpose this yeur
was not over $50. The counting was
computed on the gubernatorial and
presidential tickets within twenty min.
utes Of the closing at the polls.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
BOTH DIE.
Sad End of an Accident Thursday
Evening"

Sad End of an Accident Thursday
Evening.
st. Paul, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Ranallo was
burned in her home Christmas eve by
the explosion of q lamp and died in the
city hospital today. Her SOU Thomas,
aged two years, died shortly before
the mother.
Mrs. Ranallo and her child were
burned in their home. Coz Grove street,
at 1880 o'clock Christmas eve. Her
clothing caught fire and while mad
with excitement she ran Tito the
street a mass of fire. Officer Moran
saw her and in order to eXtinguish the
fire threw the woman into the snow
and then covered her with his fur
coat. livery effort was made at the
city hospital to save the life of the
woman, but she was so badly burned
that scarcely part of the skin was
left on the lower portion of her body.
The physicians in attendance are of
tie opinion that the shock was the
csc;;.s,, Of her death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

The Volunteers of America. as the
Darlington Booth organization Of saliva
tionists calls itself, have promulgated
&, ;:ortion Of their constitution, from
which it appears that it is distinct in
many respects from the Booth-Tucker
concern. Tie third article provides
be an "American institution" The otti-
GERS in supreme command must be
elected, instead of appointed by cen
trail authority.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
HIS NAME WAS DEWITT.
Identity of the North Dakota Bank
RObber Discovered.


Fargo. n. D., Dec. 27.-E. j. Dewitt
is the name Of the Caledonia bank
robber killed near Ada. Mimi, by Sher-
if Gunlesson. He had been in Fargo
two or three months, making periodi-
cal trips over the state. during which
he is supposed to have blown the safe
in tile st. Johns postottice and at
Darcy, in both of which cases about
$1,5W We're secured. He posed here
as an expert machinist. He was as
sisted. it is said. by man named
Campbell. who claimed to be col
lector. Campbell would go to small
towns. get the description of the Local
ton to be robbed and return to Fargo
and give it to Dewitt. who did the
work. Campbell was in Fargo until
Tuesday afternoon and was arrested
on suspicion OF being implicated in an
attempted hold-up, but was dis
charged.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
Finally Proved His Innocence.

Columbus. Dec. ~. Gov. Bushnell
has pardoned Isaac Smith OF Pike
county. who was sentenced to be
hanged in 1880 for the murder Of his
cousin. Stephen Skidmore. Smith was
min" times rcpricvcd. and mis- sentence
finally conmuted 10 life imprisonment.
once be wns led out onto the scaffold,
the officers holding the reprieve until
the last minute In the belief that h'
wonld confess. lie always asserted MS
innocence, and subsequent develop,
inenls have shown TINT he DID M!
murder SkldmOrc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Maghakia Ormanian, the patriarch
elect of the Armenians, is likely to
prove prominent figure i'll restoring
peace to a sorely-disturbed country.
He is for reconciliation, and he has
summed up the situation very cleverly
in one paragraph. viz: 1.-THE Turks
arc the stones used for the building Of
the great editice of the Turkish en-
Dire, of which the Arnlcnians form the
cement"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
AID. DURHAM IS INDICTED.
He Is Accused OF Asking for n Bride
of $4,000.

Minneapolis, Dec. q. - Aid. George
A. Durham, indicted on Il charge Of
asking Il bride of $4,000, was an
raisned in the court Of Judge Pond,
and later released on bonds in the sum
of $1,000. The arraignment of Aid.
Durham was made notable chiefly
through the utter Indifference dis
played by the defendant. He did not
brag OF attempt to make "a good show
ing" hut simply kept very calm.
"When the trial comcs," he said, II
would be on hand whether there was
any bond or not. 1 have nothing to
run away from, and l would rather be
i'll Saltwater than be Il fugitive from
justice anyhow"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

A wealthy gentleman of Vienna st'p-
ulated in his will that an electric light
must he constantly burning in his tomb
and another inside his coffin for twelve
months after his death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
Killed by IL street Car

Washington, Dec. ~. Chester r.
Faulkner. the private secretary OF
Senator Worries OF Indiana, was
knocked down last night by u street
car and died today. He never re-
covered from the shock conseqacnt
upon the ampntation of his leg, which
was Il necessary result OF the accident.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Football is the beginning of scholar
ship according to the center rush. who
is now beginning to realize that he is
q university student.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
DUNKARDs FOR MINNESOTA.
Large Colony to Be Established
Near the st. CrOiX

Near the st. CrOiX.
Sandstone, Mimi, Dec. 27.-Chicago
and st. Paul capitalists and real es-
22,OOO acres of timber and meadow
land northeast of town, upon which it
is their intention to settle large col
ony Of DunlSards. The land is splen-
didly adapted for all root crops and
grain, and for the raising Of cattle
and sheep. Officers Of tn, state eX-
pertinent station, who have lately been
here, say that conditions for sheep are
not excelled anywhere in the North
west. Tie soil is rich and much OF it
is natural clearing and can he farmed
at once.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Boston, Dec. N.-NO news has been
received from the Allen line steamer
Scandinavia, now overdue The Scan.
dinAyla Is IL three-inaSted iron steamer
of loo tons. built in Glasgow. She
carried no passengers. She had
crew OF forty-fOur and Il miscellaneous
cargo. The Allen line agents express
confidence that the steamer will re.
port safely.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Cuba and the Philippines are many
thousand miles apart, but the result OF
Spanish despotism in both is the same.
If Yankee tilibustcrs are to blame for
the war in Cuba, who is at the bottom
of tile similar revolution on the other
side of the earth?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Ii Hung Chang has decided not to
give away important commercial con-
cessions, the desire for which caused
the nations which the Chinese viceroy
visited to extend to him the most cor
dial hospitality. Well, Ii had his en-
ioyments on his trip around the world,
and he simply has confirmed the be-
lief that he is gay old deceiver.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

A Boston physician, with proclivities
in the way of culture, proposes to sub
stitute the word "gasphyxia" in place
of asphyxia. The new Greek innova.
ton is not likely to make anybody less
careless.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
Mrs. stcvcnxcn's Niece to We'd

Washington, Dec. q. = Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Stevenson and their
daughter left. to-day for st. Louis.
where they will be present Mt the we'd
ding of Miss Julia Scott. niece OF Mrs.
Stevenson, to Mr.. Carl Vroomau Of
Baltimore. Miss Stevenson will be
for her cousin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
Rms .Im Watching .yn,,,,

London. Dec. '27.-A dispatch to the
Graphic from Paris says: lit is stated
that Il Russian fleet OF twelve vessels
nave been stationed at Vladiyostock
to watch Japan. which is suspected Of
meditating another blow at China"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Uncle Sam, according to the report of
the secretary Of the interior, has given
away 946,219,1 100 acres Of land; but he
is still erich enough to give us all a
farm The lands which yet remain
in his possession amount to over 6O0,-
100000 acres, not including Alaska,
with an area of 3539, 100000 acres.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

The fatal shooting of one editor by
another in Mississippi shows that ed
iting newspapers with 4 revolver has
not entirely ceased in the South. The
Mississippi editors should study the
New York city papers and learn how
to fire paper bullets that sting without
killing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

A Denver murderer has pleaded
guilty, and requested that he may be
executed at once. ] hat settles it, for
the lawyers will undoubtedly prove
him to be insane.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Steps are being taken b. physicians
to establish a metlico musical mission
in New York. to use the new treatment
by music to alleviate nervous diSor-
ders. The hand organ may take
prominent place in the pharmaccpcia
some day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

England must pay the expenses OF
the Soudan expedition. tie court of
appeals at Alexandria mas decided. AS
she is not in Egypt for her health. this
is equity. India should now take heart
and Insist that the home government
meet the expenses of the Sikh expedi-
tons TO Africa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Spain is about as willing to give
home rule to Cuba as England is to
grant Ireland the same sort of indie
pendence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
LlYcdllA Years

Belfast. N. y, Dee. ~. - Peter Gan.
non. The oldest person in New York
State. Is dead. aged l1S years He was
born In County ;'ayO. Ireland.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
More Young Turks Arre.,.S

Cm.stantinople, Dec. 27.-.Fresh ar.
rests have been made of members OF
the Young Turks party, bringing UP
the total number Of prisoners to 400.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31
NORTH DAKOTA
This is tough! A trainer Of prize
fighters has gone on the stage. The
bottle-holder's turn will come next.
A man is reported to have broken his
leg by jumping into the Chicago river.
Should have had better sense.

The opinion is growing l,ore general
every day that Gen Weyier couldn't
even whip the Salvation army.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

Five prisoners sawed out OF tho
county jail at Fort Scott. Kan. last
night and are at large.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

A PROFESSORS wife, who occupied
herself sometimes with assisting her
husband in making casts OF interest
ing objects OF geology and natural
history (says a scientific contemporary
also for her own pleasure sometimes
made flowers and fruits of wax and
other materials; but not withstanding
that che had become quite success
full expert in this line, she found that
almost always her efforts were criticised
by her friends. Once, at a tea-party,
she passed large apple round, and
stated her confidence that this time
she had been quite successful in her
imitation OF natures product; but her
friends were, as usual, not of her opin-
ion. One criticised the shape saying
it would be more natural if it were
not so globular; another criticised the
colors, and said it was better than other
limitations, but that she had not quite
hit tnat natural indescribable peculiar.
ity which distinguishes the natural
apples from the limitations. Almost
everyone had some fault to find.
After the apple had passed round and
had come into her hands again, she
ate it, without saying anything. Her
friends had been criticising a real
apple, but never afterwards criticised
her limitations OF fruit.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03
M EN- BERSHlP.

Apply to L. FREITAG,
Business Manager.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

necessary papers prepared, to raise the
money to pay the expenses and to cir
culate the petition.
A careful and conservative estimate,
printed in the Yakima Republic, fixes
the amount of butter used daily in
the State of washington at $4,000
pounds, and for the week 100000
pounds. This, at IS cents a pound,
amounts to $S7 900 weekly. Now Of
this amount as near as can be ascer.
tanned, the State of Washington only
furnishes $4,000 pounds, which, at 35c
per pound, amounts to ST., 500, leav-
ing 100000 pounds to be furnished
from the East and outside the State,
which, at 25c per pound, amounts to
sos 900 which goes out of the State
weekly for that one article alone.
Senator Squire writes the Whatcom
RereiLe that he has hopes of securing
an appropriation of $4,000 for the
improvement OF the Nooksack. He
says: 81 shall lose no time in press
ing vigorously for the appropriation for
the Nooksack river. The engineers
report also recommends an appropria.
ton of 500 for survey for removal Of
Star rock, and $1,000 for survey oil
Bellingham bay with view to its i'm.
provement, which amounts will also
work to obtain. These surveys and
estimates Of cost are required before
al appropriation can be made for the
actual work."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03
Just in Time.
New Orleans Picayune

Ne" tIlchHs fICaynne.
The president Of an accident insur-
ance company, strictly in the line OF
advertising his business, has been tell
ing wonderful story, which he 10.
Gates in Brooklyn, where numerous
trolley accidents occur. He says
" Some time ago large policy holder
in my company was run over by a
trolley car and had his right leg pain
fully crushed. He remained conscious
after the shock for three minutes
during which time he pulled out his
watch and called the attention of the
crowd to the fact that it was just II
minutes to II o'clock. His policy ex.
PRED at noon, and his foresight was
rewarded by the immediate payment
OF his weekly indemnity without con-
troversy or litigation"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

"Now, George" said the father OF
a boy so named, "you may take your
choice-go with me to visit grandpa,
or have pair of skates" The urchin
scratched his head and answered, "I'll
60 and see grandpa, and make him
buy the skates"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

when gets downstairs where
Crowley Is in the East Room, | finds
him lookin' at the picture of Wash
in'ton dead sour.
- That old dude makes me tired,
says Crowley, pointin' to Washin'ton,
with his supercilious front an bicycle
clothes. Let's get out OF here where
We can spend money. I've got dough
to burn, an me mood is incendiary'
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

DR.. Shields, an eminent physician
OF Tennessee, says: II regard Ayers
Sarsaparilla as the best blood
on earth, and know of many wonder
full cures effected by its use." Physi-
clans all over the land have made
similar statements.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

A JANUARY thaw is always more
productive of colds and coughs than a
January freeze. Then is the time
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is needed and
proves so extremely effcacious. Ask
your druggist for it, and also for Ayers
Almanac, which is free to all.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

THE Bethlehem iron works at Penn.
sylvania have made contracts with
the Russian government to manufac'
ture the armor plates for two new
ships OF war being built by that coun.
try. This is the first work OF this
kind done in America for a foreign
government, and the English now
think they will hereafter find America
q lively competitor for such contracts
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

The STANDARD and the Seattle
Weekly Post-Intelligencer will be sent
to any address in the United States
for one year for 50 in advance, the
regular price of the STANDARD. Those
who pay up all arrearsges are en-
titled to renew on the same terms.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-01-03

IMPROPER and deficient care OF the
scalp will cause grayness of the hair
and badness. Escape both by the use
of that reliable specific, Halls Hair
Remover.