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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

George III. Morrison. the defaulting
treasurer of Rennsalaar county, n. T.,
whose trial for the larceny of $2O,OOO
will be commenced before Justice Far
ker. has, as legged, confessed his
crime. duplicating several well-lulown
business men. He refused to affirm or
deny the rumor.
NJ. X. Holly. a member of the board
OF education and secretary OF the
local lodge of the Woodmen of tina
World. disappeared from Atchison,
kas., leaving his family a note that
his body would be found in the river.
Holly was seen alive and positively
identified in Kansas City afterwards.
1t is thought he may he a defaultcr.
A dispatch from Lordsburg, n. NJ,
says that Deputy Sheriff Frank NJ.
Galloway met death at the hands of II
party of fellow officers while campcd
on the trail of Il party of bandits.
Galloway was mistaken for Il deSl,er-
ad" and shot down by his companions,
who believed their camp was about to
be attacked
Andrew jackson, aged twenty years,
colored convict in the penitentiary
at Baltimore, Md. was shot and killed
in the prison by John 4. Wollcring. IL
deputy warden. whom he was about to
attack with shoe knife and hammer.
Warden Writer suspended Wollerins
and placed him for l,ally under arrest.
the shooting was d,ne in the shoeshop
In the presence of 115 prisoners and
created great excitement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
Accidental Honncuinra.

The boiler of Roderick Bakers steam
mill in Perry county. Ky. exploded.
The dead are Roderick Baker and Jack
Francis.
Warran p. Mason. a commercial tray
eler. died in Chicago from the effects
of his folding bed closing up on him.
His back was broken.
Tie plant OF the Boston Bridge COM
pany. situated ut Canbridgeport,
Mass. and covering an arc; of three
acres. was almost entirely wiped out
by fire to-day with Il loss of about
100000.
The British steamer Avonmore,
Capt. Duncanson. from Galveston on
Oct 20 via Norfolk on Oct. 81 for this
port. has signalled off Point Lynas
that her cargo in the forehold is on
fire.
County Treasurer Burrus. who was
injured in the reviewing stand acct
dent. together witt: Vice President
Stevenson ant, others, on Governors
day at the Iowa semi centennial cele-
brition at Burlington. died last night
of his injuries.
Incendiaries fired James Abbotts
house at Hamlin. Va. Cora, his daught-
er. aged twenty, was burned to death.
She was recently acquitted of the al
legged blowing up Of Squire Vance's
house with dynamite. killing one and
injuring another.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
Crimes and Criminal,.

C'ieia Johnson OF Toronto junction,
Ont. went to quincy. ILL.,. in response
to a matrimonial advertisement. There
she married Harry p. Warwick. who
secured what money she had and then
skipped out.
Nelson Kicks. the colored coaclman
employed by D. +. Bennett. at Wau-
kesali. ILL.,. was attacked violently with
hydrophobia. He was taken to Chi
cago for treatment 1T the Pasteur in
StitIte.
Rev. w. johnson, colorcd. bishop
of the Independence NJ. Il. church at
Fort Scott, kas., was convicted OF per-
jury. In attempting to secure an in
crease in his pension he endorsed his
own pension papers with the name of
DR.. Wyatt Hogan.
Danitl ]. Grcenwald. a preacher in
the Reformed church, was found
hanging in his barn at Bonner
Springs. Kas. He had become de.
spondent over business affairs. He
had a wife and eight children.
Because II. r. Jcnney. an attorney.
neglected his wife for the society OF
Miss Louisa Roy. whitecaps visited
her fathers house at Cnpac. Mich,
and maltreated Ter In shameful
manner. notwithsta ntling her strenu.
GUS denial Of wrong-doing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
washington Talk.

Morning Sun. Louisa county. Iowa,
will be granted free delivery i'll ac-
cordance with experiments now being
made by the department for the estaD-
lishment of such delivery in rural dis
trictS..
A satisfactory outcome is shortly eN-
pected of the negotiations with the
United States and Germany for re-
vision of the customs tariff of Tunls,
by which the most favored nation
treatment will be acoorder to them.
There have been many assertions
from the ships Of the North Atlantic
squadron since the vessels have been
undergoing repairs at the Brooklyn
navy yard. SO great has the number
been that shore privileges are granted
to but few.
Senior Dupuy de Lone, the Spanish
minister. would not be interviewed
concerning the report published i'll
Washington that he was to be recalled,
but sent word to g reporter that there
was no truth in the report. Which also
was not credited at the state depart
ment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
PeOnle In Print,

Charles Francis Adams has given to
the Adams chapter of the Daughters
of the Revolution the house at Quincy,
Mass, in which John a dams was born.
Col. William f. Potter, one of the
best known lawyers i'll New Jersey,
died after prolonged illness. He
was one of the six officers detailed to
deliver the cclors surrendered by Lees
army to Secretary Edwin NJ. Stanton
at Washington May l, 1865.
William Osborne, railroad con-
tractor of national reputation and
founder and president of the Atchison
Okas) Savings bank, died at Water
vile. n. Y. aged eighty-seyen years.
He left large fortune, accumulated
through railroad construction and
banking.
D. P. Thompson of Portland has just
arrived ut San Francisco on the steam
ship City of Rio Janeiro from Japan.
Thompson, who is an exhibited States
minister to Turkey. having served
there during 1892. has spent several
weeks in observation aid recreation
in the mikado'S domain.
DR.. \. II. Lands Of Logansport, Ind,
uleu at tLc advanced age VI seventy
five years. He was the father of
Kenesaw NJ. Lands Of Chicago, who
was secretary to Secretary of State
w. Q. Gresham, and also of Congress
man-elect c. B. Lands, OF the Ninth
Indiana district.
Mrs. Elmira Forbes. aged ninety-six.
died ut the home of her daughter in
Cincinnati. O.. She was the oldest
woman residing in Anderson. Ind. and
had survived almost all of her off
spring. She was born in Boston in the
first year of the century. and her after
life was Synonymous with the history
of Indiana
Robert Pecongea. the leading men,
Der of the remnant of the celebrated
Miami Indian tribe, dropped dead at
his home near Lafontaine, Ind. De
ceased was grandson of the famous
old Miami chief, Me-Shins- Co Mesia,
and Il brother of William Pecongea,
who in 1872 was appointed chief by
President Grant. He was tifty-two
years old.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
The preliminary examination Of 7.

The preliminary examination or y.
8. Corlner for killing r. ]. ll1ngs-
worth was held at. Devils Lake. Jhe
prosecution introduced a score OF Wit
nesses. Corlner made no defense. Ills
attorney made motion to discharge,
claiming, from the testimony OF the
prosecution, that it was clearly shown
his client acted In self-defense. The
court decided that Cordner should be
held for trial Mt the next term OF the
district court, which convenes In De-
cember, fixing bail. which Mr.. Cordner
will have no trouble in procuring.
Charles Inquist, a ranchman OF
Jamestown. has been missing since
Oct. 20. and it is feared he Is lying
dead on the prairie He left here on that
day with couple Of horses which he
was taking to the Martin ranch. OF
which he was part owner. lying thirty
miles south of here in the hills. lie
was last seen twenty miles south OF
here. The horses reached the ranch III
due time, but, though there was moth
ing to indicate foul play, nothing has
vet been discovered Of 1nquist's where
abouts. Immediately after his disap-
pearaDce there was a heavy snow. COW
ering all traces. Since twenty inches
of snow has fallen. He is given up as
dead.
Some time ago Elias Anderson was
driving across the Great Northern
track near Hatton. and was struck by
a. train. completely demolishing his
wagon and fatally ipjuring the team.
Luckily Mr.. Anderson was not seri-
oosly injured.He claims that he waited
for one train to pass, and then drove
onto the track. He was struck by the
second section of the train. end he
claims that no whistles We're sounded
or bell rung to warn him of the train.
1t is claimed now that he will bring
suit against the company to compel
payment for the property damaged.
The company has refused to make a
settlement with him for the damage
done.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
Eaxcn's Work

Washington. Nov. ID. = William p.
Hazen. chief of the secret service.
treasury department.. in his annual re-
port shows the total number of ar
rests made during the last fiscal year
py agents of his division and other
qualified officers to have been $50. OF
this number 9S were for counterfeiting
paper money. IL for altering obliga-
tlons OF the United States, 33 for alter
Ing and passing obligations of the
United States and 5GS for manufuctu-
ing, passing. etc. counterfeit coins.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The marriage rate in Scotland is
CG.92 in every 10000 of the population.
To every hundred marriages 45G chill.
ilren are born as against 41S in Eng
land. or total OF o7,GO4 marriages
which took place during the year l,lG6
were irregular. having been performed
without proclamation of purpose and
without reference to the intervention
Of religious ceremony.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The Spaniards are putting the revo-
lEtionists of the Philippine islands to
the torture in the same way as did the
Spanish conquerors of Central America
and Mexico more than three centuries
ago. Spain forgives nothing and for
gets nothing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The Province of Armenia has a pop
ulation OF. roughly speaking, 550O,O0O
souls, of which the protesting Chris
(691.510 Roman
Catholics (57,647,, and Protestants co.
6SW-number only II per cent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The smallest salary drawn by any
national chief executive in the civilized
world is that which the president OF
the Republic Of Andola receives. 1t is
six shillings a month.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Once more it is announced that the
playing of music is being successfully
employed by physicians to soothe dis
ordered minds and relieve those sur
fering from disease. The earliest re-
corded attemat of this character is
that in which David played the harp
before Saul. The result may probably
he remembered. Saul threw his jaw
elm at him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The Western miners who are adver-
tisias for wives evidently appreciate
the value of printers ink. If they ac-
cept all the offers they get in reply
they will be qualified for the role OF
defendant in bigamists' suits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Paris policemen have been supplied
With electric dark lanterns. by means
of which they can see 80 feet away.
They were employed successfully in a
recent raid i'll the Bots de Boulogne on
the homeless persons who sleep there
at night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Michigan is trying the prison parole
system with good results. Seventeen
prisoners have been released from the
state prison under the new parole con-
ditions. and only one has been return
ed for violating the pledge of good be-
hayiOr,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Dogs are slaughtered for culinary
purposes in considerable numbers at
Munich. The friend of man comes to
the table not only disguised as sau-
sages, but dressed in various forms,
and with divers sauces, without any
attempt to resort to incongito.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
PITH OF THE NEWS.
EVENTS 0F THE PAST WEEK IN A
CONDENSED FORM.

! General Resume of the Most I'M
portant News of the Week, From
all Parts of the Globe. Boiled
Down and Arranged in Com
vcnicnt Form for Rapid Per
usnl by Busy People.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

A Liverpool policeman, who, as he
thought swallowed sixpence thirteen
years ago, recently had severe pain
in his throat A tit of coughing came
on, and the long-lost coin, half of its
original thickness, was released from
his throat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The decision of Harvard to lay more
stress in the future Oh the writing of
good English is wise and timely. Sim,
liar action ought to be taken by every
institution of learning, great and
small, in the country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

No part of tree can, be removed
from the grounds of Holyrood palace
without the permission of the queen.
One, dating from the reign of Queen
Mary, was recently blown down and
before the gardeners could touch it q
photograph had to be forwarded to the
queen, who formally ordered its re-
inOval.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

According to the Hon. +. Lawley,
Russia in Europe has 521 100000 acres
of forests: Sweden coming next with
100000; Germany, 34,OOO.0Oo; Aus
tria slightly over 24,OOO,OOO and the
British isles less than 100000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The stars can be seen at midday
from the bottom of Il deep well. but
We cannot/See them from the earth at
the same time, because the light Of
day is so powerful that it eclipses the
reason glow worms are only visible at
night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
Making an Inquiry.

New York, NGy 13.---The naval board
OF inquiry appointed by Secretary Her
bert to determine the responsibility for
the latest accident to the United States
battleship Texas. convened to-day at
the Brooklyn navy yard. The inquiry
was held behind closed doors and re-
porters were not admitted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

The Ohio state university authori-
ties have expelled and refused to rein
state student who gave up all his
time to foot ball. Their extraordinary
conduct is we'll calculated to startle ed
ucational circles at this season of the
wear.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Not having much else to use. Mr..
Gladstone is putting the Armenian
massacres to great service, a fact
which proves that he is a skillful poll
tician as we'll as an experienced states
man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
Receiver Amounted.

Washington. Nov. 13.-The controller
OF the currency has appointed William
j.. Lucas receiver Of the Marine Ma
tional Bank Of Duluth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
LANGpoN. NORTH DAKOTA

Minister of the Interior Rainaudrian-
Aupaudry Of Madagascar has been put
to death. People who try to pronounce
the name will, perhaps, think that
there were extenuating circumstances.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
Otherwise.

The thirtieth annual session or the
National Grange Patrons Of husband
~ began at Washington, D. G.
Fighting for L purse at Galcna. Kan,
Patsy Purtell of Kansas City knocked
out James Ferns of Wier City. Kan,
in three rounds.
The large general merchandise house
of Munseheimer & Daube at Ard!nore.
l. r.. executed a deed of assignment.
The liabilities will exceed 100000.
The assets are considerably in excess
IF the liabilities.
A great brick plant is to be estab-
lished in proximity to San Francisco
which will add materially to the city's
manufacturing interests and through
new methods may lead TO revolution
in that important industry.
The citizens of Denver and of Colo
RADIO will extend such a reception to
William Jennings Bryan on Nov. "a us
has been equaled in the West only by
the remarkable demonstration signal
izing the return of Senator Ii. NJ.
Teller from the st. Louis convention.
The dead body OF Justus Seward. IN
old man who had resided in Dubuque
county. Iowa, since 1850. was found on
the road. He had been working for a
man named Evans for many years. He
was nephew of the statesman. Will
liam II. Seward Of New York. An
early love affair unbalanced his mind.
Farmers of Nebraska are complain.
ing that the heavy snow will seriously
interfere with the husking of the corn,
and much wheat threshing which has
been delayed in Nebraska. This also
applies to South Dakota. Northern
Kansas and Eastern Colorado, where
the snow is quite heavy.
4 new order went into effect in the
Boston police department whereby pa.
trolmen are forbidden to lean against
building. wall or post. when obliged
to stop walking they must stand al
leas, six feet from any upright .struc.
ture like those named above. The or.
der does not say what they shall do IN
case OF fire. murder or robbery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19
From Forclsn Shores.

While the car was in Paris he re-
ceived $4,000 kilograms, aggregatins
1850, 900 words.
FRINGE Mestchersky's newspaper, the
Grazhdnin. has been suspended for Il
month by the Russian authorities.
The British steamer Strath Clyde,
from Calcutta for Galveston, is ashore
in the river.
The South Australian House Of AS
sembly passed the second reading of
the governments bill to restrict its I'M
migration Of colored races.
Khalid Bey. president Of the Grim
inal court at Constantinople. has been
appointed to replace the dismissed vail
of Diarbellir.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua has
issued decree making lard duty free
from October to April. Flour and corn,
which are scarce, are also made free of
duty.
The British steamer AvonmOre. Capt
Duncanson. from Galveston, on Oct.
20. via Norfolk, Oct. p, for Liverpool,
has signalled off Point Linas that her
cargo in the forehold is on fire.
Belgian Flemings are much pleased
because the Count of Flanders son,
Prince Albert. the heir presumptive to
the throne, recently delivered a speech
in Flemish before the Client academy.
The Cotton exchange at Bremen has
decided to contribute $500 to send a
commission of experts to Eastern Asst
with instructions to report upon the
demands there for Industrial and com
mercial products.
Complaints are frequently made by
travelling American bicycle riders tour
ing through Germany, Of the obstacles
and delays caused by the very rigor-
Gus laws governing the use of bicycles
on the public roads in that country.
While counsclling the American mis-
sionaries to remain at their posts in
Anatolia, the United States minister,
Alexander w. Terrell. has induced the
removal of the children of the mis-
sionaries to places of safety.
The Bremen cotton exchange has de-
cided to contribute $500 to send q
commission Of experts to Eastern Asia
with instructions to report upon the
demands there for industrial and com.
mercial products.
Owing to the decision of the Belgium
council of ministers not to submit to
parliament the military reorganization
scheme drafted by the minister of war.
Gen. Brassine. the latter has resigned,
but his resignation has not been ac-
cepted.
\ dispatch from Berlin says that as
4 result of a visit to the krupps' ord
nance factory, Emperor William has
ordered that all German men-of-war
shall henceforth be armed with Is, II
and 24-centimeter quick firing guns. III
addition to the usual heavy artillery.
The Paris Fatin announces that Sid
ney Odanna has arrived in Paris and
intends to bring an action in the
French courts against the German en-
bassy. claiming 37.G50.0oO francs dam
ages. Odanna has just finished term
in prison in Berlin Oh a charge of i'll
triguing to bring about war between
France and Germany. He contends
that he was unjustly sentenced.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-11-19

Common Mistake of Deer Hunters.
Argyle. Mimi, Nov. 14.--County Cor
oner Belcourt was called 10 Thief
Lake TO hold IN inquest. and found
that one John Chapel OF North Da.
kotn. formerly Of Wisconsin, had been
accidentally killed by companion
while hunting deer. His friend mis-.
took him for deer. The Jury exoner.
ated the party who did the shooting.
The herald., 1896-11-11
THE CoNQUERING HEROES.
The Tufts-Lyons Baseball Team to he
Warmly Welcomed Home.

Already some preliminary steps have
been taken towards entertaining the
crowd on their return, says the San
Francisco Examiner. John Brink. pres
ident of the Los Angeles Athletic club,
and E. B. Tufts of the Tufts-Lyons Arms
company, are attending to receiving the
boys. 1t is proposed that the team shall
arrive in the city on the afternoon train.
This will enable their admirers to well
come them in a style in keeping with the
showing they made north.
There will be a brass band in waiting
at the depot and a committee from the
Athletic club as we'll as private citizens.
The team will be escorted through the
streets, and after short parade will be
allowed few hours in which to go home
and pay their respects to their parents.
In the evening they will be given BAN
quet and probobly a reception at the
rooms of the Athletic club. The trophy
is to be displayed at the Tufts-Lyons
store for probably week, after which
the handsome prize will be turned over
to the custody of the Athletic club. where
it can be admired by the many baseball
enthusiasts of Los Angeles.
The herald., 1896-11-11
GONE TO HIS REST.
Death Of Henry P. Wilson al His Resi-
dence Last Evening.

Henry P. Wilson died last evening at
8 o'clock at the family residense, No.
1103 West Seventh street, of consump
ton, aged q years. Mr.. Wilson was the
son of Mrs. Wilson, the owner of the
Wilson block, at the corner of First and
Spring streets, and was born and grew
up in Los Angeles. He received a liber
al education and was several years ago
admitted to the bar in this city. Since
he has attained his majority he has al
ways affiliated with the Democratic
party, and his name has on several oc-
casions been mentioned as a candidate
for office. Some months ago Mr.. Will
sons brother died of consumption.
While Henry knew that he was afflicted
with the dread disease. he made a brave
fight and never lost heart, keeping up
to the last. Realizing that he was fail
ing some months ago Mr. Wilson went
to Indio, where he remained for some
time. Finding, however. that the change
did not prove beneficial, he returned to
his home in this city about seven months
ago, since which time he has been con-
fined to the house for the greater part
of the time. For the past few weeks his
death has been expected at any time.
The funeral will take place Thursday
morning from the house, at o'clock, and
from the Cathedral at $3.50.