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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
MIR. LIMBS EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
The Account Having Been Received
Berg VIII Not Pr0aecute M

The Account Having Been Received
Berg Will Not Prosecute.
st. Paul, Dec. Gin the matter of
John Lind's election statement At
torney General Childs delivered an In
formal opinion this morning which
may make trouble for Hennepin candi-
dates who neglected filing their certiti-
Gates of expense accounts until to-day.
Auditor Cooley yesterday held that
the thirty-day period set by law did
not expire until tonight. The attorney
general ruled this morning that it con-
cluded yesterday. Auditor Cooley of
Hennepin county, according to this,
will have no right to accept statements
brought in to-day. John Lind's state
ment came to Secretary of State Berg
this morning. 1t was marked "New
Ulm, 8 p. m.," and Berg Immediately
consulted Childs as to it's reception.
The answer of the attorney general
was to the effect given. Berg there
upon put Lind's accounts away with
the others he has on file, saying that
any further action would have to come
from the prosecuting attorney. Mr..
Lind's account footed up to 81 ,O45, with
items as follows: Contribution to Dem
ocratic state central committee, $3.50;
to Penny Press, for printing congress
sional speech, $40; other printing, SIS;
to personal expenses, $3.50.
Attorney General Childs' opinion
was not directly upon the acceptable
ity Of the Lind statement within the
meaning Of the law. 1t answered, in
stead, the question of the limit of the
thirty-day period. In the attorney gen.
erals Office this morning it was said
that the Lind statement would prob
ably be held within the thirty day linn
it, as it was intrusted to the mails last
night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
NuBB,ss OF NEWS.
items OF General Interest Placed In
n Few Linen

Items of General Interest Placed I'm
Few Lines.
The president Of Liberia, Joseph ].
Chessman, died on Nov. IL.
A number of arrests have been made
III III connection with the robbery Of the
Home Brewing Office in st. Louis
The city of Columbia, S. c., and the
section of country for sevcnty-tiye
miles south, east and west, is ice
bound. The streets present a picture
of desolation.
Albert Aronson. the theatrical man.
ager, died to-day in New York. He
was one Of the Aronson brothers under
whose management the Casino thcater
III New York achieved it's greatest sue
cess
Dynamite Dick, the notorious outlaw
over whose head was n reward of 3d.
OOO, was shot and killed in a fight with
a number of deputy sheriffs sixteen
miles west Of Newkirk, Okla, this
morning.
Judge Lefevre Of Denver has given
a decision in the district court admit
ting Rocntgen ray photographs as sec
ondary evidence that may be shown to
the jury in illustrating the testimony
Of experts.
The official canvass of the vote in
Oregon in the late presidential cleo
ton shows that 81, 343 votes We're cast,
divided as follows: Mckinley, 48.711;
Bryan, 46,739; Palmer. 979; lowering,
919. McKinley's plurality, 1912.
A copyrighted cablegram to the
Evening Post says that Ambassador
Bayard assured the correspondent to-
day of his belief that before his de-
parture from England some permanent
arrangement of arbitration would be
reached between England and Ameri.
ca.
Fire broke out in McClifford & Sons
store in the Van Neer block at Lig.
onier, Pa, last night, and before as
sistance arrived the entire block was
swept from the face of the earth and
$4,000 worth of property went up in
smoke.
Congressman Hepburn of Iowa
chairman of the house committee or
interstate commerce, and Congress
man Broflerick of Kansas. both OF
whom arrived in Washington to-day
are in favor of an extra session anL
the immediate passage Of Republic
an tariff bill.
Consul General McIver at Kanaga
wa, Japan, has sent report to thu
state department showing the increase
in the production of kerosene oil il
Japan. THIS increase was from 1,112,
IT'S gallons in 1884 to 9O54, 458 in 1894
Japan imports q great deal of kerosen,
from America and Russia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
THE ARCTIC SOUTH.
blizzard Cuts on Norfolk, Va, From
tho at IN WnrlA

blizzard Cuts on Norfolk, Va, From
the Outside World.
Norfolk, Va, Dec. 6. - Norfolk was
cut off from the outside world by the
severe blizzard which struck this vi
cinity on Wednesday evening. Trans
portation was delayed in every direc-
ton from one to nine hours. There
are at least 100 telephone poles down
along the Norfolk & Western railroad
between this city and Suffolk, a dis
tance of only twenty miles. All tel
ephone, telegraph, trolley and electric
light wires are down in the city, and
pedestrians have to be very cautious on
account of live wires in the streets.
Thus far no deaths have been caused
by the blow. Snow is on the ground
in places at least twelve inches deep.
No wires are in working order to the
coast and no marine news is obtain
able. There is not Il single telegraph
wire running out of the city and the
damage to property is enormous.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
FIGHTING IN CUBA.
Five Hundred Wounded Soldiers Al
rfx,n In, EInv

Five Hundred Wounded Soldiers Ar
rive In Havana.
Key West, Fla, Dec. 6.-Passengers
by steamer from Havana say a train
with 500 wounded Spanish soldiers ar
rived there yesterday. 1t was said
that most of them came from the vi
entity of Cristobal and Candelaria. No
definite statement could be had as
from what battlefield they came. Ru-
mors prevailed on their arrival that
Weyler had sustained another defeat.
Counter statements were also made
that the vanguard of Maceo's army
had been defeated. Moreover it was
announced that Weyler is on the eve
of attempting to storm some of the
hill tops where Maceo is entrenched,
and this has raised great expectations
in Havana. 1t was current rumor ON
the streets that another garrison OF
Spaniards had deserted over to Maceo
with their arms, ammunition and
stores. The place was not given, but
it is supposed to he near Palacios.
Over $50 men were in the garrison.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
Lumber Combine


Savannah, Ga, Dec. 6.-Fifteen large
mill owners Of the West arrived here
on tour of inspection of the South in
company with members of the South
ern Pine company. Among the party
were o. H. Ingram CT Eau Claire,
Wis, president OF the Empire Lumber
company, and his son, Charles Ingram;
J. L. Barber, Eau Claire, vice presi-
dent of the Northwestern Lumber
company; H. H. Hayden. a prominent
attorney of Eau Claire; w. ]. Young,
Clinton, Iowa, and w. H. Laird of
Winona. Mimi. president of the Laird
Norton Lumber company. The object
of the visit is to pave the way, if pos
sible for a combine between the lum-
Der mill owners of this section and
those of the West and Northwest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
SAD HIS FATE.
Loses His Property and Then His
Life In u Storm

Loses His Property and Then His
Life In u Storm.
Pierre. S. D., Dec. 6. - 1t had been
supposed that no fatalities had result
cd from the severe storm of last week,
but to-day the body of DR. Kennedy
was brought into Fort Pierre. The cir
cumstances are particularly sad. He
came to this country from Illinois sew
eral years ago and started n sheep
ranch on Plum creek, fifty miles out.
Two or three years ago. through the
failure Of a friend. his entire property
was lost. This seemed to have af-
fected his mind to certain extent.
Since then he has herded sheep for
large ranchers and this winter was
working on ranch fifty miles up the
Bad river. where he was caught by
the blizzard. He leaves a family and
several children in Fort Pierre. An
old man named Koch, living on Chap
pelle creek. who had a small bunch Of
cattle, went out to look up some strays
and failed to return to his house. The
members of his family have been
searching for him. but so far have
been unable to find any trace of him,
and he has no doubt persisted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
SEIZURE OF vEN1sox.
Rich Haul Made by the State Game
Warllens


st. Paul. Dec. 6. - The state game
wardens last evening seized three tons
Of yenison which they claim was il,
legally shipped out of the state via the
Milwaukee road. The seizure was
made in the yards of the company. and
a large freight car was found to be
completely filled with venison. Tie of
ticers believe the deer We're killed by
pot hunters in tho Lake Of the Woods
country. The venison was tagged to
persons in Chicago, Boston and New
York. The freight officials refused to
disclose to the officers the bills which
would show who shipped the venison
and who would receive it. The amount
is estimated at 5000 pounds, and it
will sell readily for Is cents per pound.
Besides there is a fine of $50 for every
piece of game found illegally i'll the
possession of any shipper or mcr-
chant At this rate the fines on this
lot would run between $4,000 and $780,
600. The value of the meat, if sold
here is estimated at $1OSO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
STAY AWAY FROM BRAZIL.
Energy and Push Arc of Little Avail
Without Money

Energy and Push Arc of Little Avail
Without Money
Washington, Dec. 6.-For the benefit
of Americans who constantly write let
ters inquiring what Americans with
out capital but with energy and
pusl," can do in Brazil. United States
Consul Matthews, at Para, sounds a
note of warning in a report to the state
department to his INDECENT country
men. class arriving there every
month in the year. He says that such
people coming to Para without means
to maintain themselves while acquir-
ing the Portuguese languarge, an es-
sential. and seeking employment, can
not have much chance Of success.
There are more applicants than posi-
tons; salaries are very small. and liv-
ing is the mcst expensive in the world.
AS to the out-of-door labor, no white
American exposed to the burning sun
and daily rains could hope to escape
yellow fever and perhaps death. To
deal in rubber requires large capital.
and American rubber gatherers would
have but one chance in ten for life.
for even among the natives the mortal
ity is so per cent on some rivers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
JOE WAS NOT DEAD,
Although His Wife Swears That He
Was Buried.


st. Paul, Dec. 6.-Several years ago
Joe Hartman and Mary Martin We're
married. About three years ago a
child was born to them. The child was
named Lille. For some time before
and after Lilies birth Mr.. and Mrs.
Hartman did not get along well togeth-
or, and Il year and half ago they
separated. Lille remained with her
mother for awhile. and finally was put
to board with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Schanno, who live near Lake Como.
Recently Mrs. Hartman has failed to
pay the child's board and Schanno
gave the child to the children's home.
The mother attempted to secure pos
session Of the child and the case came
up in the probate court. Mrs. Hart
man testified that her husbands broth
er told her that her husband was dea /
and that he saw him buried. When
she learned that she soon married a
man named Smith. While she was
testifying Hartman entered the court
room, creating Il rather dramatic scene.
At Hartman's request Rev. Mr.. Saw
age. of the children's home. was ap-
pointed guardian Of the child.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
QUITE A BLAZE.
Roberts Store i'm Minneapolis Dam
aged to the Extent OF goo, 900

Roberts store in Minneapolis Dam.
aged to the Extent OF S0O,OOtl.
Minneapolis, Dec. Cat 2 O'clock this
morning fire broke out on the third
floor of the three-story block. occupied
by T. NJ. Roberts hardware and gen.
eral supply store, 717-719-721 Nicollet
avenue, and for two hours the fire de.
partment had as stubborn fight as it
has had fer long time. At about 4
o'clock the fire was out, though Mt 2:45
the chief stated that the blaze was
we'll under control.
The less sustained is estimated by
Charles w. Knight, manager for Mr.
Roberts, at 100000 on the stock, the
total value of which was $4,000. Gov.
cred by insurance for 100000, and on
building the loss is placed at $4,000,
fully covered by insurance.
The fire broke out in the packing
room, and Mr.. Knight stated that in
his mind the origin was an electric
wire. II can't see how else it could
start" he said. 1--WE had no matches
in stock and employees are not allowed
to smoke in the building. About 10
O'Clock last night l went throughout
the building and saw that everything
was in good shape. There were nc
lamps or lights of any kind burning
and the electric wire is the only eX-
PLANTATION"
The third floor is stocked with gro
ceries and furniture besides being the
location of the packing room and
quite a large stock was stored there.
1t was viewed as total loss this
morning. The second floor was stocked
with dry goods, boots and shoes, hats
caps, harness. crockery, musical goods
and on this floor was also located the
principal Office. The first floor is where
is displayed a general line of hard
ware, cutlery, stoves, toys and like az:
| ticles. While the loss from fire on the
third floor is large, by far the great
est loss was sustained from torrents OF
water which came pouring down tho
stairs, elevator shaft and the plaster
| ing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
The Interior Department

Washington, Dec. G.--The annual re-
port of Secretary Of the Interior.
Francis was made public to-day. It
deals with all the affairs of the vari-
GUS branches of the interior depart
ment during the past year, and makes
a number of important recommends
tons. 1t proposes solution of the
vexed problem of the bond-aided roads
and deals exhaustively with the pen
sion administration. and also reviews
the progress of the Dawes commission
negotiations and touches upon vari-
GUS matters of especial significance in
the West.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
Senator Hill Talks.

New York. Dec. 6.-Senator David B.
Hill arrived in this city to-day. TO q
reporter who tried to interview him on
political matters he said: "There is
nothing to say OH the line of politics.
1 am going over to Washington. am
a Democrat, as YOU know, and will do
the best I can for what L think to be
the interests of the party. 1 certainly
will not say anything or do anything
this session to widen the breach be-
tween Democrats. There ere questions
Of finance and tariff which are bound
to come up. These I will discuss on the
floor of the senate, but not here
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
LESS DANGER NOW
THE WATER AT CHIPPEWA FALLS
is RECEDING.
A Fall of Over Thirty Inches Leads
to the Belief That the Water Has
Cut a Large Passage Way Under
the Gorge and That the Worst IL
Past-SOme Fears of the Gorges
Above Chippewa Falls.

Chippewa Falls, Wis.,. Dec. 6.-The
water has receded thirty seven inches,
and many of the buildings lately I'M
der the flood are being repaired. Some
of them have been crushed in and
wild rents in the walls are visible
where the ice pushed through. 1t is
the general belief that the worst Of
the flood has gone by, although the
immense gorge, white and stern, still
holds the bed of the river in its icy
grip and shows no more signs of re-
lenting than it did yesterday. Mayor
Lindley, Col. Jones and party of
local business men inspected the gorge
again to-day, and on returning the
mayor gave out the following state
ment:
eve were all quite firmly convinced
that the reccding of the water is per-
manent and that the gorge will not be-
come any more menacing than it is at
present. 1t is quite evident that the
water has cut a large passage beneath
the gorge, and Col. Jones thinks that
the snow and ice may disappear grad
ually until all danger is passed. We
have nature to thank for the happy
relief, and if this weather continues
as harmless as it was threatening.
Anchor ice is still coming down in
large quantities, but it is passing be-
meath the gorge and not adhering to it
as it did yesterday. The condition has
undergone a complete change and such
a sudden and satisfactory termination
of what threatened to be a great dis
| aster was hardly looked for by the
| most SaEguine."
Nevertheless many feel that the dan
ger to the city's property has not
| wholly passed away. In case of a sud-
den thaw the gorge is liable to let go
suddenly and no one cares to think
what would ensue in that event. There
are half a dozen gorges above Chippe-
wa Falls with which the city must
reckon sooner or later, although it is
possible that they will not start to
move before spring. Business here is
still torn up. and merchants will not
begin to settle down to active life
again for some days. Some who
abandoned buildings where Easements
only were affected by the flood. are
moving back, although the majority
will remain at their present locations
and take no chances with the gorge.
The best means of removing it has
been widely discussed by citizens, al
though no plausible plan has yet been
evolved. 1t is the opinion Of Il great
many that federal aid must be enlisted
as it is believed that neither Chippewa
Falls nor Eau Claire can stand the
cost of clearing a channel for the
water.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
Accessible Iowa Scandal

Washington, Dec. 6. - The proposed
prosecution of the Iowa State Soldiers
home officials grows out of an investi-
cation made there by congressional
committee of pension bureau officials,
though having no connection with the
case. are surprised at the develop
ments of the inquiry and say that the
exaction of the management Of all en-
cess of SO month from all inmates is
Il direct violation of law. Somewhat
similar charges We're made some time
ago against Gov. Smith, of the nation
al soldiers home at Leavenworth,
Kan
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
MARKET REPORTS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.

Latest quotations from Grain anu
Live Stock Centers.
Chicago, Dec. G.-Wheat-Decembe
u 1-sc; January. IS Ice; May. so 7-sc;
July, IS 1-Sc. Corn - December, 23c;
January, % 1-4c; May, 26 Lac. Oats
December, IS lac; May, p Lee. Pork
December. $3.50; January, $3.50;
May. 1892 1-2. Lard - December
1915; January, $500; May, $4.10. Ribs
December $685. 1-2; January, $685.;
May, Sd. Rye-Cash and December,
40 lie; May, 4:1-2c. Barlcy-Cash,
No. 3. 23a37c. Flax-Cash, TIC; Jan
uary, TIC: May, S01-4c. Timothy =.
Cash, $3.50; December. $255; Febru-
airy. $2.65; March. $40.
Chicago, Dec. 6.-Hogs-Market ac-
tive and lower; light, $3.25a3. As; mixed,
$3.2Oa3.45; heavy, $3a3.45; rough, $3a
$40. Cattle - Good grades steady;
others weak; beeves, $3 45a5.4O cows
and heifers, $1.6Oa4O5; Texas steers,
$2.S0a4.25; stockers and feeders, $50
al. Sheep steady.
Minneapolis, Dec 6.-Wheat-Decem-
Der opened ut Soc and closed at Soc;
May opened at 81 3-4c and closed at
Soc. On track-No. hard, 80 1-4c; No.
1 Northern, Toe; No. 9 Northern, TIA
II 1-2c.
Milwaukee, Dec. 6.-Flour is steady.
Wheat lower; No. 2 spring, 79c; No. 1
Northern, 93c; May, S01-2c. Corn
dull; No. 3, 24c. Oats steady; No .
white, 20a21c: No. 8 white, 19a20c.
Barley dull; No. ., 81 1-2c; sample. "a
asa 1-2c. Rye steady; No. 1, 41c. Pro-
visions steady; pork, $685.; lard, $50.
South ST. Paul, Dec. 6-Hogs-Mar-
ket dull and weak; sc lower; sales at
S2.9Oa325. Cattle-Good demand for
fat cattle and not many here. Stock
ers and feeders and fat cattle in good
demand: sales ut S2.35a3.2O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
POISON IN BREAD
SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE IN MIL
WAUKEE ARE MADE I'LL.
II =, Thought That Some One Who
Desired to Ruin u Bakers Bust
ness Placed Arsenic In the Flour
"A Large Number OF the Cases
Arc Regarded as Serious, III Not
Critical.

Milwaukee, Dec. Gan attempt at
Wholesale poisoning, in a large meas
,,,c successful, was reported to the
health department to-day when in
formation was given of the sudden
and serious illness Of about one hun
drcd families numbering between 500
and GOO persons living in the north
western part of the city. The cause of
the sickness was traced to bread sold
If q BAKERY owned by Otto Figlesthal-
rr. 52S Sherman street, which has q
vcry large trade. An analysis of the
bread showed that it contained arsenic.
rhc 600 persons poisoned are living.
hut a large number of them are con-
sidered in a critical condition.
The first intimation that the health
,lcpartment had of the poisoning was
tho notification by DR.. f. r. Weber
that a family named Herzberg. 1916
Fourth street, had been taken i'll and
that the symptoms We're those of pOis-
oning. Later DR.. Robert Shearer no.
1itied Secretary knott. of the depart
ment, of another case Mt 618 Clark
street. The telephone bell in the Of
tice of the commissioner Of health was
kent ringing and at the close of office
hours more than 100 families had been
rcported as suffering from symptoms
of acute poisoning. The health de-
partment officials said that it was evil
IDENTIFY a case of arsenical poisoning.
The symptoms are excessive vomit-
ing, accompanied by pains in the st0m-
ach and severe headaches and chills.
DR.. Kempster stated that he had been
notified of the condition of affairs and
had ordered complete investigation.
Mrs. Figlesthaler, the wife of the
baker. stated that she thought that
some one had deliberately put poison
into the box containing the -four from
which the bread was made. 1t has
lncn the custom of the baker to keep
the flour in the cellar, from which there
are two flights of stairs that lead di-
rectly to the garnet. 1t Is claimed by
the lady who lives above the bakery
that she heard some one moving about
in the garnet early in the night before
the bread was made, but as she
thought that it was some one Of the
Figlesthaler family she said nothing
about it until she found out the next
morning that none Of the members of
the family had been near the garrett
the night before.
The police are convinced from the in
vestigation that arsenic was placed in
the bread with intent to cause the
death or serious illness of Figlesthal-
er's customers with the object of ruin
in. his business. Arrests will be made
tomorrow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
Minrryn,s NEW Temnle

ST. Paul, Dec. g. : st. PnuTS par
thcnon will contain 10000 tons OF ice.
In every outline, In every detail the
ice palace will be an exact counterpart
of the famous structure. According
to the architects plans. 1t will measure
l1Ox23O. ground dimensions, the height
from the stylobnte to the top OF the
pcdlment will be G5 feet. There will
he 90 columns. each By feet high. will,
n diameter OF feet. This remarkable
edltice will enclose within the inner
wall ample room for NIL possible pur.
poses OF carnival clubs and citizens.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
Bullets Fly in Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. 6.-During an exciting
chase after thief on West Madison
street last evening in which three po-
lice officers and Il crowd of citizens
took part, many pistol shots were fired
and three men were wounded. They
are John McCopachie street car con-
ductor. shot through the right hand;
Policeman Henry Connell. shot in the
right leg: Adolph Thorrsen. hit in
the back by a spent bullet. The thief
was young fellow FAMED Henry
Rogers, who had snatched Il pocket
book from Il woman. He was pursued
by Il large crowd and used his re-
volver freely. He was finally cap
tured after desperate fight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-10
Flonring Mills Destroyed.

Winnebago City, Mimi. Dec. 6-Will-
Jams & Morrow's Touring mill on the
Blue Earth river, two miles north of
town, was burned to-day. The fire
originated from a hot box. The fish
pole of some careless fishermen was
the cause of the fire. The pole had
been left where it had been drawn
into one of the wheels that made it
necessary to start another wheel and
connect it's shafts with that of the
one stopped. The connection in some
way led to friction in one of the bear
ings that undoubtedly originated the
fire. The value of the property was
about $4,000, and it is a total loss;
no insurance. About $1,000 worth Of
grain was in the mill at the time.