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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-23

For qualified veterinary surgeon call
Dr. Sheppard.
A new line Of useful and ornamental
Holiday Goods has inst been opened up
at Mrs. E. j. Blakely's millinery store.
Frank Tough drove over from Bath
gate last week to attend court. He has
had case pending here for several
years.
A. P. Webster, who is by no means a
stranger around here when court is in
session, came up from Glaston last week
to get his cases tried.
Alex. Smith, came up from Park River
last week for few days visit with bis
son, J. L. Smith, who holds position
/ in the Citizens State Bank.
Mrs HOLMAN, professional nurse, has
decided to remain in Lanedon for the
winter and is prepared to take charge
of any kind of sickness. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Eli Fisher joined the ex-Canadian
exodus OF excursionists Monday and l, is
understood that important business
will be transacted on or before his arrival
at his old home at Ben Miller, Ont.
Fred DAVIS was down from Hannah
spending Sunday with his folks. Bust
hess at the big corner store of Boyd Il
Davis has been genuine live surprise
to him and his health is improving daily
Theodore Hankey is the proud father
| of Il daughter that was presented to him
by Mrs. Hankey on Sunday, the 18th
inst. OF course its by all odds the finest
girl IN the town-and perhaps it's name
will be Hannah.
Rob't. Meiklejohn was out around
town Thursday with petition for the
disappointment of State Game Warden
Bowers. If hei as hot boy on the trail
OF pot hunters as our friend Bob, he is evil
IDENTIFY worthy of another term in Office.
Judge N. G. Young was here from
Bathgate few days last week attending
curt. He came round by way of the
Forks and told an interesting story of
his narrow escape from the Hotel Da-
c'tah, which burned to the ground
, Thursday night
There must be some mighty nice girls
over Nelson county way, in the vicinity
of Rartlett, at least it looks as if Fred
Schroeder. of Osnabrock thinks that way.
In last weeks Nelson Co. Observer an
item is found announcing that a marriage
license was issued to Fred w. Schroeder.
OF Osn abrock and Miss Katie Appeman.
OF Bartlett. What does this mean any,
how Fred?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-23

The oyster supper and entertainments
to have been given at the M. E. church
Christmas night has been ipdefinetaly
postponed.
A party of about twenty friends and
admirers of Rev. Pouliot rendered himls
plea sanity arranged surprise party lasFes
evening, the occasion being his thirty
fifth birthday.
Christmas eve festivities will take plac0
at both the M. E. and Presby terrain
churches tomorrow. Friday evening
given by the teachers and officers of thu
respective Sunday schools to their
scholars and friends.
A happy wedding was celebrated
Tuesday at the farm home of the HaightssN
near Milton, the contracting parties be-
in Mr.. A. E. Thompson and Miss Ro0
Halght. There we're large number q
invited guests and the festivities contina-
ed throughout the afternoon and evening
The DEMOCRAT extends to Mr.. Thomp-
son and his bride it's best wishes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
RHODE ISLAND BANKS.
State Auditor LanderS' Annual Re-
port on Their Condition.
Resources and Deposits Show a Decrease
for the Year OF About $4,000.

The annual statement exhibiting the
condition of the State Banks of Rhode
Island, as prepared.by Albert A. Landcrs,
State Auditor and Insurance Commis-
sioner, has just been issued in pamphlet
form. 1t shows the state OF affairs up to
Tuesday, Nov. IL, 1896. The resources
reported by savings institutions, incluo-
ing those In liquidation, amount to S72.-
591, 433. ga, which shows a sbrinkage
since compiling the last report of si9,-
95l.95. The deposits decreased nearly the
same amount. while the whole mum her Of
depositors gained sos.
OF this gain 6l0 were of those deposit
ing under $500. Seven teen banks declared
annual and 13 semi-annual dividenos. or
those in liquidation, the Hopkinton
hank declared q dividend of 10 per cent. ;
the Merchants one of 10 per cent. Inc
average rate of dividend for the past year
by these institutions, including those
paid In liquidation, was 37-6i per cent.
The cash capital of the State banks re-
mains the same as last year. Their re-
serve profits at the time Of last dividend
amounted to SI5S. 2s7.67, decrease of
s6, S64. rs from the smount reported year
ago.
1he total resources of the trust COM
par les show sbrinkage OF s7l5, 706.65.
Their deposits participation sccount)
increased S437, 7Ss. IA and depositors 635,
while the deposits general accounD de-
creased 1926, l3l.99. The average rate of
diviiend for the year was rs per
cent. The pamphlet is valuable because
it presents in detail the resources, lisDili-
ters of all the institutions in the State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
The Note Was Paid.

given judgement in the Appellate Court
today against Charlotte q. Chase for
;39 Is. The suit was to recover balance
que on note given for the purchase of
some property in Pavtucket at tie begin
ming of the year 1896. The plaintiff when
he began his suit, according to the state
ment OF his counsel today, was uncertain
whether note given by the defendant on
which MIR. Bensley had raised money had
been paid. This would have made Mrs.
Chase's Indebtedness 5000 larger. Proof
been paid.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Insurance Company Won.

This morning in Judge willbur's court
the Jury was charged in the case OF Jo-
seph B. Mullen against the metropolitan
Life Insurance Company. The plaintiff IL
administrator on the estate OF Bernard
Mullen, and claimed that a release mado
to the defendant company OF all clsims
under a life insurance policy for $500
for s7s3 was not his FREQ act and deed.
The representatives Of the defendant COM
pany were not satisfied that the party In
sured was not some years older than he
represented himself to pe when the In
surance was obtained The jury after
being out q brief time came In with .
verdict for the defendant. A, J. cushing
wss counsel for the dsfsndsnt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18

FRIGHTENED BURGLARS
Mr.. Shaw's Big ST. Bernard Dog
Drives Off Marauders.
The Crooks Tried 10 Pry Open a window
When Canine Gave Alarm.

A big white and brown st. Bernard dog
answering the name of "Pete," saved the
handsome residence Of Contractor Fred
erick w. Shaw at 1875 Melrose street from
being burglarized Saturday at midnight.
Mr.. shaws house is situated on the
south west corner OF Melrose street and
Adelaide avenue, "Pete" has tho free
dom of the house at night and according
to Mrs. Shaw's statement this morning,
the household was awakened by the fierce
barking OF the dog. Mr. Shaw got up to
learn the cause for he knew there must
be one, for the dog does not give false
alarms. Mr.. Shaw went down stairs, and in
the dining .oom he found "Pete" very
much excited, with both OF bis front
paws on window sill.
Mr.. Shaw found that the lock on the
upper part Of the lower sasn had been
forced back, 30 he telephoned to the
Oakland Police Station. The only clue
found were traces of two men on the ver-
anda, and marks Of q jimmy or some
ther instrument between the two sashes.
The men came from Melrose street, and
when freig htened away by the dog ran
towards the south in the rear Of Mr..
6haw's storehouse where they wenti to-
wards Broao street. Tue men would have
made rich haul had IL not been for the
dog, for the dining room contained q
large amount OF solid silverwsre.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
LEE ARRESTED.
Arraigned on Charge of
ManSlaughter.
Held in $4,000 Bail to Appear
for Trial on Jan. 26.
His Wife Died at the Rhode Island
Hospital Yesterday.

John j. Lee was arraigned for man
slaughter in the Sixth District Court this
morning. He pleaded not guilty and
asked for a trial. He was placed un-
der 5000 bond and will have trial
Tuesday, Jan. 26. The prevailing opin-
ion 10 that the accused will Dc acquitted.
His wife died at the Rhode Island Hospital
Yesterday, presumably from knife wound
in her side which she said, after the as
ssult had happened. was caused by her
husband. She would not say, however,
after the first complaint, that her hus-
band was responsible for her condition.
AS was told in THE NEWS last Wednes-
day, Lee and his wife had trouble at their
home IA Gray street Mrs. Lee, while
angry over some family trouble. vent iuto
her husbands room with a large carving
knife. The couple grappled and in the
scuffle which ensued Mrs. Lee was
wounded. Physicians were unable to
de termine how serious the wound was
and Mrs. Lee was removed to the hospital
where she fingered until yesterday after
noon at o'clock.
Coroner Lincoln was notified that the
woman would die and he attempted to
get an ante-mortem statement, but Mrs.
Lee would not say that she believed she
was dying, consequently the statement
could not be obtained. Up to yesterday
morning Ii was believed that the woman
would recover, but later in The day q
decided change was noted and her friencs
hna ot hn
death bed. Medical Examiner Perkins
wss also notified and he viewed the
remains last evening. He will hold an
autopsy to determine the cause of death
this afternoon or evening.
1t was possible that death resulted
from other causes than the wound be-
tween the sixth and seventh rib on the
left side. Chief of Police Baker was noti-
fed of the fatal termination of the case,
and he had a warrant issued and Lee was
arrested by Sergeant Rowe OF the Sixth
police station. Lee, who was an employee
of.the Browning & King Co., clothing
drn,, has always borne good reputation
and his friends are firmly of the belief
that the wound was the result OF accident
during the scutile. The police saw that
the trouble grew out OF rhe intemperate
habits of the woman, and their version Of
the trouble 10 the effect that on Tuesday
night Leo was down town in bowling
slley, and while there his wife came after
him. They went out together, he'd dis
pute and separated. She went home and
laid down on a lounge to await his
return. She was under the influence OF
liquor at the time. Her husband came
home and retired without awakening her,
and when she found this out she went
into the kitchen and came into the ted
room with a butcher knife in her hand.
Lee, believing she meant mishief, grasped
the hand containing the knife and in the
struggle which ensued the woman was
thrown to the floor and the point of the
knife accidentally entered her side. Her
husband did not know that she was
wounded for a considerable time after the
accide Mrs. Lee also said the wound
was an accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
CAHABA DISASTER.
Hungarian Tramp Arrested on SuS.
pici0n of Causing II.
Report Circulated That lie Has Made
A Confession.

BIRMINGHA1, Ala, Jan. 1S.-Tbe state
ment is given out by the sheriff that q
Hungarian tramp named Sam. PaIstKs
has been placed under arrest at Eastman,
Ca, on the charge Of being one of the
men who wrecked Birmingn nam mineral
train at the Cshabs river bridge Dec. "a.
whereby 26 lives were lost. Deputy
Sheriff James Bell has gone for the
prisoner.
The principal evidence against Pslatka
IL the fac THAT he told persons at East
man OF the wreck and described IL very
wildly. This directed tho suspicion OF
Eastman authorities to him and when the
information was wired here, his arrest
was ordered. 1t is rumored that he made
q confession.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Submitted on Briefs.

Tho case o; Maria Ioi vs.. Thomas Hop
kinson has ueen submitted to the Appel
lare Court on briefr. The defendant in
the case died after a decision had been
rendered by Judge johnson of the Eighth
District Court in favor Of the plaintiff for
s92.95 and costs. Some time afterwards
q judgment was rendered against Hannah
Hopkinson tic sdministrstrix on Thomas
Hopkinson's estate. The Appellate
Court is asked to declare everything null
and void that has been done since the
death Of Thomas Hopkinson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Court Calendar for Tuesday.
common Pleas Division,

35l2 James Mahcr VS.. New York. New
Haven a. Hartford Railroad Company. At
torneys-D. II. Sheahan for plaintiff; J. M.
Ripley and John Henshaw tor defendant.
sjOi Shartcnberz g. Robinson vs.. Thomns
Moxbam. Attorneys-C. J. Farnsworth for
plaintiff; J. T. Banigan for defendant.
1906 Michael 7. Higgins W. John 5. Paine.
Attorneys-C. J. Fnrnsworth for plaintiff.
8gl4 Michael Farley Union Railroad
Company. Atiorncys-P. II. Muiholland and
J. Palmer FOR plaintiff; ID. 8. Baker for do
fcndant
2Ds2. John Mulvcy pro ami vs.. James Smith
Attorneys-Pagc a Owen for plsiDti1; n. s.
Arnold for defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
CENT TO REFORM SCHOOL.
Patrick Cassiday Drove of Mr.. Mathew
sons Team-O her Cases.

In the Sixth District Court this morn
ing Patrick Cassiday, II years old, was
sent TO the reform school for three years
for driving off a horse and carriage, the
property OF William /. Mathewson.
Young Cassiday has been in trouble
before.
James Barnes. who says he Is II years
old, but does not appear to be more than
II, pleaded guilty to stealing lot of lead
pipe from William Clancy, and was sent
to the reform school during minority.
Matthew Brennan and Ellen Lewis,
pleaded guilty TO the charge of fornication
and were each fined siO and costs.
James Ryan was sent to the State farm
for six months for being a sturdy beggar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Anxiety As to the Where
abOutS of MIR. Mcclure.
Providence Men Would Like
Very Much to See Him.
Obtained Money and Property on
Promises Not Yet.Fulfilled.

A number OF persons in this city are
very much interested in the present
wherea bouts OF one X G. Mcclure, who
came to town some weeks ago, purchased
goods and borrowed money and thus far
has not fulfilled the promises be made.
Mcclure, it Is alleged, claimed he rep
resented the ii. q. Flint Company Of
New York. IL has since been learned,
II is said, that he was not directly con-
nected with that company, but made con-
tracts which the company would I'LL.
He also claimed to be a dealer In min
ing stocks, and the latter part of Decem-
ber called upon Stephen Ii. Briggs and
asked him to forward some "Modoc"
gold mine stocks to Denver, Co., for
him. MIR. Briggs took the stock ana
placad 1t in the Bank of North America,
but a little later Mcclure told Mr..
Briggs not to forward it as ne, Mcclure (,
had decided to 60 to Denver himself.
On the strength of this Mcclure succeeded
in securing from Mr.. Briggs a little more
than $500. Mcclure also purchased q val
liable diamond from Fred Nichols.
1t is further alleged that Mcclure at the
sale OF j. NJ. Jackson's pictures pur-
chased one for $50 and also wanted to
trade the ring he had purchased from
Mr.. Nicnos for another picture. Mr..
Jackson did not think the diamond
worth what Mcclure represented 1t, so
the trade was not made.
Mcclure, 1t Is also said, issued a num-
ber of drafts, all OF which have been
marked, "No such person known"
Mcclure told Mr.. Briggs that his wife
was to be presented with $1,000 from her
mother on Christmas day, but when
Christmas day came Mcclure said tbs
presentation of the $1,000 had been post.
poned until New Years., as his wife's
M other did not care to draw the money
account OF interest.
A short time ago Mr.. Nichols wrote tc
the Flint Co. at New York asking about
Mr.. Mcclure. HE received no answer
from them, but IL is quite evident that the
company gave the letter to Mr.. Mcclure
as he wrote to nv. Nichols saying hi
would be in this city the following
Monday, which was Monday, Jan. II, but
Mr.. Nichols has not as yet received the
S125 for the ring.
Mr.. Briggs has turned all of McClure's
correspondence over to Col. Frank s.
Arnold, with instructions to request De
tective Parker to locate Mr.. Mcclure
and ask thatsgentleman to come to Provi
dence, and explain matters.
There is big raft of mail at the Mar
ragansett Hotel for Mr.. Mcclure, snc
among it Is a letter from the Red Seal Co
of Lowell, Mass. When in the city Nc
Clure was accompanied by woman from
Bost on whom he said was bis wife. SO fa
as can be learned McClure's business hs
been to learn where some rich person Il
building a fine residence and IL posi- bic
to make contract to furnish the house
with furniture from the house of II. 9
Flint Co. The company then fills tn
contract, and allows Mcclure q certain
| per cent. on the amount.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Still More Trouble.

The trouble between Deputy Sheriff Ham
and the Hodges heirs will be again heard In
the Appellate Court on noxt Thursday morn
ing. Attorney E. ID. Bassett has flo d bill
in equity and asked for an injunction restrain
ing High Sheriff Hunter G. White and his
deputy, Ham, from doing anything further
under the execution against the Hodges estate
on the ground that the execution became voii
on the death of James II. Hodges. against
whom II was issued. Constable Mckenzie
today served the papers on sheriff White and
Deputy Ham.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
A National Bank Closed.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. Is. National
Bank Examiner Escot this morning
closed the doors OF the German National
Bank. j. NJ. knight Is president of the
bank. The capital stock is S25i, BOO with
a surplus of s3l, 200. The bank is an old
timo one but for some time past has been
regarded as unsafe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Branch of the Concern Main.
tanned in this City.
Poor Business and Sudden Rise In
Market the Cause.
German National Bank Of Louisville
Closed by the Examiner.

BosToN, Jan. Is. The Boston Stock and
Grain Exchange closed up its business
today, and although the offices were
opened and former customers were TO be
seen there consulting, there was no buy.
ing or selling. The Indebtedness OF the
concern Is simply nominal, according to
it's hackers and the creditors will not
suffer. 1t was decided to stop business. at
once so they would not get any deeper
in debt.
A meeting of tho stock holders has been
called for the first Monday in February
when the affairs Of the corporation will
be finally settled.
The Boston Stock and Grain Exchange
has been doing business in Boston for
several years. 1t is said that the hackers
of the concern are worth $50, 900. One
OF the causes of the shut down is poor
business for last two years. The sudden
rise in the stock market within few dsys
also had much to do with IL.
A stock holder VINO was formerly an
official said today: "The total indept-
edness of the exchange is now less than
$4,000. Last Novewber the Exchange
was in a much worse condition financial
Iy than ii Is today. And the officers set
tied with the.creditors.
81 could have been $50, 900 better on. f"
he sal d, "if the Exchange had given up
business six months ago. We tided our
financial trouble of last November over
In the hope that business would pick up.
1t has cot dono so, however, and there is
small proba bility of it doing so. So we
have decided to stop business"
At the local branch OF the Exchange the
manager A. b. Harmon, stated that he
knew nothing concerning the failure,
having simply been notified not to accept
any further orders.
The Boston Stock'and Grain Exchange
has been in existence for some time and
has had a much better reputation than
many houses of that character, 1T having
had no connection with the New York
stock Exchange. The company had
branch offices in nearly all the principal
New England cities and while the office
in this city has always carried on good
business the dullness of the market DUR
ing the past few weeks has had it's effect
and the local creditors are few. Ii is
stated that the creditors will not suffer
greatly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Judgment by Default.

The defendants in two civil cases that
were called In Judge wiibur's court this
morning failed to respond and judgments
were given against them by default.
Peter A. Sheldon wss given judgmen.
agsinst William MATHS for s74.75 and
Daniels. Cornell & Company judgment
fos S1tG.05 fgsinst Clsrepce NJ. Ke,ch.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
A Petition in Insolvency.

rhe wilbur Shoe Company and Greene
Anthony & Co. OF this city have filod q
petition Ia the Appellate Court to have
Nobort lie Francois Of woonsocket de-
clsred ipsolvcnt. Mr.. lie Francois owes
according to a statement made by one
OF his creditors about $500 and his assets
according to the same authority viii
amount to si2O0.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Judge Rogers still Sick.

The triei OF the sun OF Mary A. Curry
against the city OF Providence which was
continued last friday was tnis morning
rgain continued until tomorrow, owing to
the ina bility Of Juoge Rogers to leave his
home on account a. Illness. His Honor
expects to De able tc he around tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Strikers Return TO Work.

FALL RIVER, Jan. 1S.-The striking
weavers OF the Granite Mill returned to
work this morning. All Of the strikers
except few who have obtained work
elsewhere were given looms. No change
was made In the wage schedule.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Portuguese Club Elects Officers.

The Portuguese American Political
Club elected the following officers Sunday
evening: President, Alipio &. Bartnolo
vics president, John B. Enos; secretary,
Jose A. Santiago; treasurer, Joseph IL.
Silva; executive committee, VI. V. Dias,
Joseph IA. Silva, Joseph S. Rogers, John
b. Brown, j. B. Enos. 1he club will
meet the tpird Sunday Of each month at
2i0 Wicgenden street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
A st. Paul Bank In Trouble.

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 1s.-The Mime
sofa State Savings Bank close it's doors
this morning. An affidavit was filed
stating that the assets would amount TO
5000, ,0OO, while the liabilities are about
$3.50, 0c0. Tho officers of the bank deemed
this step best to project depositors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Cnnsnl lakes Ync,tlnn.

New York, Jan. 1s.-Gencral william
4 Towne. Unitetd states consul gem
eral at Rio Janeiro. was passenger on
the German steamer Capua. which ar
rived yesterday from that port. Mr..
Towne has returned home for brief va
cation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Broker Firm Fails.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.-The failure OF
LOWS Nelson has been announced on the
consolidated stock exchange. The sus-
pension is considered unimportant and is
attributed to being short of sugar and st.
Paul.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Peoples Loan and Trust Co.

The Peoples Loan and Trust Company. %
North Main street, provide Easy conditions
for its customers who dcdro TO secure money
advances for emergencies, and its low rates
and practical methods should be consulted.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18
Bsi,ardvsie L,thia spring Water.

The best Lithia Water known. Analysis
shows IL 90 be the purcsi, largest BOTTLES, low
est pIsc'. Csrcs whsrc all others fail.
A. Al. KING a CO., Proprietors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18

Seven deaths from aspbyxiation by gas
have occurred in ths city within 80
hours. The death of three little girls I'm
Roxbury, Sunday, was followed by four
more perscnl today. All seven persons
met death through csrelessnrss. Shortly
sfter the deaths Of Barten der Walter Hines
and a companion on fremont street were
reported this forenoon, another double
case of ssphixistion was reported. Walter
Sample and an unknown man were found
asphyxisted, both were considerably under
the influence of liquor. Medical Exsmi.
ner Drs per has been notified.
Samples companion Was aftcrward
identified ss Richard .Miilett, . telegraph
operator OF this city. he was about 40
years Of age. samples home Is at Nor
wood, Msss.