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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
skinner Die. i'm prison

!. Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 19.-Orrin w.
sSkinner died in Auburn prison to-day,
where he was serving a sentence for
grand larceny in the second degree.
dlers in the United States. He was q
lawyer and a man of commanding ap-
pearance He moved in the best Of so
ciety and was known in all Of the
large cities of this country. His first
wife was a daughter of o. H. Brown
ing, secretary Of the interior under
President johnson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
ColIidcd with n Freight.

Chicago, Sept. 19.-The last section
of the special Chicago, Burlington 4
Quincy train from the Ideal race track
collided with the rear of slow freight
as it was pulling into the city, and
four persons, including two passengers
and the engineer ond fireman, We're in
jured. The injured are Mrs. Emma
Garner, condition not alarming; Jennie
Weaver, may die; Thomas Moran, ,ea en-
gineer, living in Milwaukee, will re-
cover; William. .Moulton, fireman, Mil
'waukee, wilElecover. J;
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
An Infallible .Gues.er.

When Thomas was compiling one Of
his first almanacs his clerk asked him
what forecast he should enter opposite
q certain week in July.
"Thunder, hail and snow" promptly
replied Thomas-and, 10! the prediction
proved to be true! Thomas almanac
was thereafter considered well-nigh in
fallible. -.Pittsburg Dispatch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Timber Thieves Killed.

Mansfield, Mo-, Sept. 19.-News has
been received here of desperate en-
counter in Ozark county between the
United States officers and soll.e timber
thieves. A day or tHo ago the govern
lnent learned that timber valued at
$4,000 was being RATED down White
river by thieves. Special Agent Hurley
was ordered to make an i.nr.ediate in
vestigation. n posse was. organized
and a plan Of ambush formulated. In
the battle that followed it is said that
four of the thieves were killed and
one deputy marshal fatally wounded.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Extrallition of lyman

Dublin. Sept. 10.---The executive to-
day took steps to bring about the en-
tradition OF P.,y. +. lyman. In custody
Mt Boulognc-surMcr. France. OH the
chnrge Of having, been connected with
tho PHOENIX Park murders. ~. ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Ambassador to Rome,

Montreal Sept. 19.--Premier Laurier
has selected Able Proulx. vice rector
Of Laval university. as an ambassador
from Canada to the pope t. try and
settle. the difficulty about the separate
Catholic schools in Manitoba. Able
Proulx left for Rome on the steamship
Havre from New York last Saturday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
For Congress-

New York, Sept. 1e.-Allen l.. Nc
Dermott was nominated for congress
by the Democrats Of the Seventh( dud-
son county, N. j. district today. AL
though supported by the regular or
ganization, which recently endorsed
the Chicago candidates and platform,
MI. McDermott has. been a strong adj
vocate Of the gold standard. Mr.. Nc
Derlnott was for many years chairman
of the Democratic state committee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
rir.t come Fir.t Served.

Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 19.-The two
factions of the Democratic party in
this state are engaged in a spirited
contest as to which shall be recognized
as the Democrat tic party on the official
bnllot. The attorney general holds
that first come must be first served.
Where there are contests the county
auditor, clerk and attorney must de-
termihe. 1t looks as IL 1t. will lead to
considerable confusion. y,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Feeding Time.

"Pop," said Japhet, II can't find that
pesky pair Of lleas anywhere.
"Never mind, my son." answered
Noall. the! are probably taking din
ner In the monkey cage."--New York
Press
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
He Inst Ate EN-

SIS dis yere where dey want a boy?'
Eyes. Are you good at figures?"
"Good at 1iggersY Soy, 1 vas de
official scorer an kept de batten aver
idges of de Little Guttersnipes for
tree easons!"-Cleveland Leader.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Filibuster. LIN ndcd.

Kingston, Jamaica" Sept. 19.-The
Ardanhu, a reputed filibuster steamer.
which was reported. to have been
chased from .Cardenas on Sept. s, has
arrived here, having in the meantime
successfully landed her party in Cuba.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Do You Want a Fur Coat.

You will find all makes of fur coats in
the market, but the North Star Fur Coat
will give you the best satisfaction, as they
are guaranteed against any defects in work
manship or skins for oae year. Lanpher,
Finch & Skinner. st. Paul, MINI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Sorrow Laden.

Troubles never come singly," said
the man who secured a divorce.
"What is the matter?"
ooh, first got clear of my first wife
and then, like a darn fool, 1 married
again. Philadelphia North American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Omcinl Vote I'm Arkansas.

U1UC1uI VOte IN 7kEtkWubWW' "
Little Rock, Sept. 19.-Complete Of
fetal returns from the recent elections
show the. following vote for governor:
Jones (Dem), 01,124; Remmel Rep0,
35,S3G; Files (Pop.), 1899; Miller
pro.), 742. Total vote, 141, 12O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
NominntcI nv GoII Dcmocrnt.

Philadelphia, Sept. 10.-'rhe state COM
Mittee. OF Pennsylvania gold Demo-
Gratis met today and nominated Hay
Walker .lr of Allegheny county and
Benjamin g. Potts OF Delaware county
Tor congressman ut large. - -! -"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Demand for Dogs Decreasing.

Dc"UANA 4OE DV46 OCCEtab1AES.
Dealers in dogs say that the de nand
for their stock has decreased rapidly.
They declare that the woman who for.
merly fondled puppies and terriers for
amusement now devotes herself to her
bicycle so enthusiastically that she has
no leisure for dogs. The demand for
large dogs has almost ceased, because
the men who used to take them on
their walks now ride a wheel, and
don't want to~be Bothered with dogs.
Several men who ride regularly on the
boulevard are followed by dogs, but
this hasn't become fad. A man who
owns KENNEL offered to make me q
present of a st. Bernard pup the other
day. This fact of itself bears out the
plant of the dog dealers, for the breed
he asked me to choose from used to be
quoted high here and elsewhere.-New
York Letter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08
Not Fully Equipped. .

Not Fully Equipped.
Redhot Pete-Take han in this po-
ker game, stranger?
Stranger-Excuse me, please.
Renhot Peta-No money, hey?
Stranger-Yes; but no gun.-Detroit
Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-10-08

near wishing there could be collision,
With her death as one of the conse-
quences. Mr.. Ferguson's veneer of re-
tinement was cast ruthlessly aside be-
tween London and Windermere. She
was by no means the convantionally
happy wife on her wedding day when
she was invited to leave the train for
the luxurious carriage that was await
ing them.
But at the hotel, much to the man.
ayers chagrtn, a dramatic scene Lad
been arranged for them.
The millionaire's face was w,cathed
in smiles as he handed Mamie across
the hotel threshold.
'At last!" he exclaimed:
The next moment he started and
swore A woman and boy had ap-
preached him In the vestibule.
"DOnaldw said the former, and the
boy exclaimed, Father"
The woman's eyes were tear-statned
and reproachful. They did not look
at Mamie. however.
ssrhis is a plot. Who is in IT." then
cried the millionaire. He glanced at
Mamie, whose agitation was unmis-
taxable ""You don't believe this Lon
sense. my dear?"
But Mamie only looked at the boy;
that .sutficed.
"I'm in it. Mr.. Donald Ferguson. at
your SERVICE" then said Mr.. Porter.
handing the millionaire his card. Fur
thermore, have to place you under ar
rest."'
Ralph also stepped forward, tremb-
ling. with eyes for Mamie and no one
else. rt ~, ..l.,..-.,.
Mamie. he mIrmurcd, "shall I
take you home."' u f.f' AIN,
But for answer the bride who was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
FIGHT WITH BURGLARS.
Father Killed but His Son Shoots Two
of the Robbers.

Bradford Station, N. Y, Aug. 20
Walker B. Adams of this place is lying
at the point of death as the result of
an encounter with four burglars. Two
of the burglars were captured, having
first been wounded by Adams son Will
liam, who was himself struck by a pis-
tol ball, which, however, glanced off
from a suspender buckle.
Adams store is provided with a. burg
lar alarm connected with his house.
Shortly after midnight the alarm sound
ed and Adams and his son, arming
themselves, went to the store. There
they We're met by four burglars, who
at once opened fire. The elder Adams
was shot in the head and fell to the
ground. The son was commanded by
the burglars to throw up his hands. He
made a move as if he intended to COM
ply with the command, when he sud
denly raised his Winchester and fired
in rapid succession, wOunding two of
the burglars, who fell within a few
feet of where the elder Adams lay.
Young Adams continued to fire and
the two burglars emptied their revolv-
ers at him. Both the wounded burg
lars We're shot in the abdomen and
neither of them can recover. They re-
fuse to say anything as to their iden-
tity The elder Adams cannot sur
ViVe his wounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
CONSULT BRECKINRIDGE.
Kentucky Gold Standard Democrats
Look to Him for Advice.

Louisville, Ky, Aug. 2O.-Delegates
to the gold standard Democratic con-
vention began to arrive last night and
a good attendance at the gathering this
afternoon is expected. Among the
prominent participants in its proceed
ings will be Col W. c. P. Brecl1inridge
and ex-GOv. S. B. Buckner, who are in
the city.
The state executive committee held
a meeting last night at the Gait house.
Chairman George NJ. Davie presiding.
The subject under discussion was the
platform. They did not attempt to
draft it completely, but made sugges-
tions as to what it should contain.
During the meeting Col. w. G. P
Breckenridge was consulted about some
matters pertaining to the platform. 1t
was decided that ex-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Hingman of Adair county should
be named for temporary chairman Of
the committee.
Mr.. Geo. NJ. Davie will be probably
the chairman of the state campaign
committee and A. J. Carroll secretary.
Col. Thos. W. Built will be the electOr
from this district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
FAIRNESS.
In Unexpected Places In New
York City,
Wall Street Papers Believe
Bryan's Denial.
REALLY KIND WORDS
By Evening Post and Mail and
Express,
That Will Tend to Make the
Campaign Healthier.

New York, Aug. 2O.-The sincerity of
Mr.. Bryan's statement as to his pri-
vate income meets with its proper re
sponse today. The Evening Post, the
most pronounced gold bug paper in the
city, says editorialIy:
THE statement is frank, full and spe-
cifc, covering the whole ground. He
ayers that he has never been in the
employ of any mine owner or bimetallic
league, and that such silver speeches
as he has made before Chautauquas,
lyceums and lecture bureaus have been
paid for by those who engaged him
the amount of pay in most cases not
exceeding his travelling expenses. He
further offers to make a statement
showing in detail all money received by
him for speechmaking if the Republican
national committee will say officially
that it believes he has ever been en-
ployed by any mine owner or group of
mine owners, or by any association
supported by mine owners; but such
statement is quite unnecessary. His
denial is so complete and satisfactory
that he need pay no more attention to
the charge, and his opponents should
no longer repeat it. The people will be
glad that he is able to dispose of the
matter so summarily. There was some
thing most repulsive in the idea of a
man running for the presidency as the
patriotic advocate of a financial policy
when he had really been urging it for
cash in hand every month
The Mail and Express, also a Wall
street organ, says:
Mr. Bryan's explicit and compre-
hensive denial of the charge that he
has served as a paid agent of the mine
owners to disseminate the doctrine of
free silver is entitled to full credit and
the widest publicity. There is no
where the slightest disposition to Op-
pose Mr.. Bryan by Misrepresentation
and falsehood. He can be beaten, and
viii be beaten, on the acknowledged
facts OF his record and his platform.
The campaign against him is based on
truth and right, and it's leaders will not
resort to foul means to procure his de-
feat. The Mail and Express has paid
no attention to the charges against Mr..
tive statement that they are untrue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
1T is GETTING WARMER.
But There Will Scarcely be Any More
-SweItering.

The warm weather is returning. This
is a fact, because Mr.. Jennings says so,
and anyone on the street this afternoon
can swear to it. However, Mr. Jen-
nings also says that in his opinion there
will be no more of the blistering equa-
toriaI winds or sultry, ,sweltering nights
If the weather is warm it will now be
decent, and will not try to make peo-
pie tired of existence.
At 6 o'clock this morning the ther-
mometer registered "a degrees, and
since that time the mercury has been
gradually rising until at o'clock this
afternoon the temperature stood at 80.
A light, variable wind is blowing at the
average rate of six miles an hour.
Generally fair weather tonight and
tomorrow, with warmer weather in the
eastern portion tonight, is the predic-
ton sent out today.
Throughout the state the weather is
today reported generally fair, the tenn
perature ranging from 80 to 50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
DON DICKTNSON,S FIRM.
Legal Partnership Between Him, Pri-
vate Secretary Thurber and Stew
anson to Dissolve.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 20.-A dissolution
of the legal partnership of Don M.
Dickinson, H. T. Thurber and Elliott
G. Stevenson, is announced to take
place on September 1.
The announcement is of interest, not
only as involving a change in the rela-
tions of gentlemen who are recognized
as standing among the foremost at the
bar of Michigan, but as possessing
great political significance. In fact, the
dissolution of a firm which includes
Mr. Dickinson, one of the advisors to
the president, Mr.. Thurber, private sec
retary at the executive mansion, and
Elliott G. Stevenson, chairman for some
time of the Democratic state central
committee, could scarcely be consum-
mated without involving political sig
nificance.
Mr.. Dickinson is said to have been
much displeased when he returned
from the east and found that Mr..
Stevenson had to some extent compro-
missed the firm by accepting the chair
manship of the state central committee
and becoming responsible for the Bryan
campaign in Michigan Mr.. Stevenson
afterward resigned the craftsmanship,
but the friction, which, however, never
interrupted amiable relations in per
sOnal intercourse, continued and the re-
suit was the decision of Mr.. Stevenson
to withdraw from the firm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
COME OUT TONIGHT
And Attend the Benefit Concert for
the Fall Festival

A splendid programme has been ar
ranged for the benefit concert to be
given at Library hall this evening for
the benefit of the Fall Festival Floral
display.
Following are those who will give the
entertainment: Mrs. G. Parkhurst, so
prano; Mrs. F. Foster, violinist; Mr W.
c. E. SeebOeck, pianist; Mr. Waldemar
Won Dahlen, tenor; Miss Edith 1Sbel,
accOmpaniSt-
The programme is:
Westerhout ....... Suite A Major
Mr.. Seeboeck.
(a)Schumann =. The Two Grenadiers
Cb)Schubert ....-..... THE Post
Mr. Won Dahlen.
(b). Be Thou ConsoIed, oh Quiet Heart
SBe Thou Consoled, Oh Quiet Heart"
Mrs. Parkhurst.
(a)Chopin -.-.Nocturhe no, .
b)Leschetizki. 80. .GOndolier
(Boat Song)
Mr.. Seeboeck.
(a)Bohm -. Calm as Night
(c) c)......,... .. ........ .......... Dreams
(By request)
Mr. Won Dahlen-
SchuTnan the IlS 1T
CFrom Spanish Songs.)
Mrs. Parkhurst and Mr.. Won Dahlen.
(a) SeebOeck.- -.Serenade
OBJ -.-' - - - ---- felg4Q n
Mr.. Seeboeck.
-. Tanhauser's Return from Rome
(By Request.)
Mr.. Won Dahlen.
Gounod-Seeboeck 49,. =. - e. e. -.
........... Fantasy on Faust
Mr.. Seeboeck.
Schubert .--..- The Ell King
Mr.. Won Dahlen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
COLORADO DEMOCRATS.
They are for Fusion With Populists
and Silver Republicans.

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. 2O.-The Demo-
cratic convention today adopted a res
luton looking toward fusion with the
Populists and silver Republicans on a
state ticket. The resolution provides
for the selection of electors represent
ing all parties and for the selection of
a full state ticket and the appointment
of committee on fusion with power to
remove any of the candidates and sub
stitute others.
G. S. Thomas, who would have been
the choice of the convention for gov
ernor, had he not declined the honor,
made a strong speech in favor of fu-
sion. The action of Senator Teller in
leaving the Republican party, he said,
was the grandest exhibition of moral
courage of modern times"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
A MOUNTAIN
CLOUDBURST
Sweeps Through the Town of
MOgOIlOn, N. NJ,
Drowning People and Destroy
ing Houses.
WATER s FEET DEEP
In the Streets For Fully Thirty
Minutes.
News of the Extent of the Dis
aster Coming In.

Mogollon, N. M, via Silver City, N
NJ, Aug. 2O.-A terrible cloudburst
struck this place about p. m. yester-
day, leaving death and destruction be-
hind it.
John Knight, a miner who resided at
Georgetown was drowned in his cabin
Several others are reported missing. but
so far only two bodies, those of Knight
and an unknown Mexican, have been
recovered. These were found in a field
about six miles below. About 100 fam
lilies have been rendered homeless and
80 houses washed away. The property
of the Colonial Mining company of
Boston, Mass, has suffered to a large
extent, the assay office, mill house,
powder house and blacksmith shop be-
ing washed away. It is feared the
mine is filed with mud and water.
The manager and assayer had mar
row escape, being assisted to the bank
by means Of ropes.
The Deep Down Mining company Of
Kansas City lost their main Office and
assay office.
The place is situated in a deep can
on between high mountains.
The flood attained a height of over
eight feet in the street and lasted over
80 minutes. Had it's continuance been
ten minutes longer, the whole town
would have been swept away, as the
debris had collected in the street form
ing solid wall just as the flood began
to recede. Hardly a business house in
the town escaped damage.
The wagon road leading up the
mountain to the town which was built
a few years ago at immense cost and
which is the only outlet for freighters
has been entirely ruined and all goods
brought into the camp viii have to be
brought in on pack animals.
The storm was general to this sec
ton of the territory. Adviees from
Graham, state that at about o'clock
yesterday afternoon a cloud burst on
the mountain caused a flood at the
Confidence mine, q property belonging
to the Helen Mining company of Den
yer, Col, situated about three miles
from there. The flood carried away the
shop and supplies of the mine.
Nine horses that were at the ore
washed over the steep precipfce and
killed. The men working at the tun-
mel barely escaped with their lives.
1t is feared that great damage is
done on the other side of the MogOllon
district. Nothing definite can be learn
ed on account of telephone communica-
ton being broken.
It is feared that the loss of life
around Mogollon will be much greater
than first reports make it. There We're
at least 20 persons, mostly miners, HV-
ing right in the track Of the great wall
of water. They occupied for the most
part, adobe dwellings. These have been
swept away and their occupants cannot
be heard from. Some of these may have
been warned in time to get out of the
way, but it is certain that a mum Der
have perished. The loss to the min
ing companies will amount to thOus-
ands of dollars Expensive machinery
had lately been put on the mines and
much Of this is a total wreck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
REPUBLICAN SPEAKERS.
A Big List of the Best Takers in the
PARTY.

The Republican state central COM
mittee has listed 63 names on its chart
of speakers at the headquarters. They
are:
E. N Morrill,, f B. Dawes, z. Stan
ley, Lucien Baker, r. W. Blue, 7. F.
Carver, Case BrOdericI, J. P Harris. S
S. Kirkpatrick. Chas. Curtis, W. A. Cal
derhead, A H. Ellis, Chester I. Long,
John J. ingalls,, J r. Burton, S. w
Vandivert. w. B. Sutton, J. K Hudson,
J. c. Caldwell, Z. II. Madison, S. B.
Bradford, S. r. Peters, J. K. Cubbison.
Jas A. Troutman, E. w. Hoch, I. z.
Lambert, J. G. Wood, E G. Dewey,
S T. Danner, Chas. Smith, r. 3.
Welch, r P. Lindsay, F. H. Funston,
c. B. Graves, J. r. Hamilton, R. P. Nc
Cullough, J. V. Beekman, H. L. Pes
tana, NJ. P. Simpson, JnO. D. Milliken,
H. W. Smith, w. J. Bailey, 3. H. Ira
cey, r. NJ. Benefiel, o. Fl. Bentley, Chas.
E. Lobdell, J. NJ. Miller, Frank Nelson.
Jno. Randolph, J. S. Dean, E. F. Jones,
Horace J. Smith. Jno. g. Johnson,
Chas F. Scott, Milton Brown, w. NJ
Rice, J. NJ. Humphrey, W. r. Cowley,
T. F. Doran, H. ]. Bone, A. W. Dana,
s. s. Ashbaugh, J. Q. Thompson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
A BIG WIG TALKS.
Lord Chief Justice of England
At Saratoga.
He Addresses the American Bar
Association.
He SAYS FINE WORDS
For Some of Our American In
stitutiOns,
And Critfcizes the Power of the
Supreme Court
HE SAYS FINE WORDS
To Nullify Acts of Congress
This Is Unknown In England.

Saratoga. N Y. Aug. 2O.-Over 4,5O0
people assembled in Convention hall to-
day to listen to the address of Lord
Russell of KIlowene, Lord Chief Jus
tIce of England on international Ar
bitration" before the American Bar as
sociatiOn. It was one of the most dis
tinguished audiences that ever gather
ed here. When Lord Russell entered
the hall, he was greeted with hearty
applause and as he ascended the plat
form the ovation increased and was
more demonstrative. Besides Lord Rus
sell, there were grouped on the platform
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
HAVE A GLASS FRONT.
The Tri-Party Headquarters Are in
the Branner Building.

The state central committee of the
Democratic, Populist and Free Silver
Republican parties have at last de-
cided on rooms for headquarters
They have rented the third floor of
the Branner building Nos. 523 and 525
Kansas avenue.
The rooms will be fitted uD at once
and the various committees will get to
work arranging for the campaign. Each
ofthe central committee will have sepa-
rate rooms and will in a measure run
a separate campaign. It is the plan
that at all important meetings speak
ers from each of the three factions will
speak It is the intention of the com
mittees that their campaign shall com
mence about the first of September.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-08-20
ACURIOUS RUMOR.
That Sewal Has Withdrawn From
the Presidential Contest.

Omaha, Aug. 2O.-There was a rumor
on the streets here late this afternoon
that Sewan had declared his intention
to get off the track in favor of Watson,
in the race for the vice presidency with
Bryan. 1t was impossible to ascertain
how the report had started or why it
should be heard in Omaha first before
it was scheduled by the press associa-
tions of New York. unless it came pri-
vateIy by mail to someone in this city.