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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
WOMEN OF NORTH DAKOTA.
First Meeting of the New State Fed.
eFatlCn

eratiCn.
Fargo, N. d., Special.-The first an.
nual congress Of the North Dakota
State Federation of Women's clubs
met III Fargo. 1t was representative
gathering Of prominent ladies' from
every section of the state, and from
the point Of attendance and enthusi-
assn exceeded the most sanpuine OK.
pectations Of the promoters, The fed
Grafton was only organized last Julv
ut the Devils Lake Chautuuuuo and IL
not yet really in full operation. This
meeting will make it easier for future
events of the kind, and will solidify
the movement so that ultimate success
Is assured. Those in attendance rem
resent the brighter class of intelligent
ladies from the different prominent
cities in the state, and show the rapid
advancement in the work of local
CLUBS within the last year. The con-
ercss was called to order by Mrs. Jen-
ME ): fuller, president, and after ex-
aiming credentials and appointing
committees, the address of welcome
was delivered by Mrs. Amidon, wife Of
Judge Amidon, Of the United States
SN"h. y. LhC AcSpollSC was maze Dy
Mrs. e. B. Stull Of Valley City.
The second day of the congress of
the Women's Federated Clubs of
North Dakota was even more success
ful than the first. There were num-
Der Of new arrivals and several new
clubs made applications for member.
ship: Every delegate present is re-
markably enthusiastic in the work and
all express themselves surprised at the
success of the first meeting. The cleo
tion of officers resulted in the choice
of the following: President, Mrs.
Jennie Tuller, Fargo; first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. A. l.. Powell, Devils Lake;
second vice president, Mrs. e. P. Nc
Kissick, Mayvi':e; third vice president,
Mrs. Engle, Lisbon; fourth vice pres
ident Mrs. Stcrnberg, Valley City; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Lottie Il.
Sowlcs, Wahpaton; corresponding Sec
rotary, Mrs. Il. NJ. barrow, Fargo;
treasurer, Mrs. Weatherbee, Fair
mount; auditor, Mrs. +. H. Prosser,
Devils Lake; directors, Mrs. E. S. Kill
bourne, Lisbon; Mrs. Kinney, May
vile; Mrs. e. A. Smith, Fargo; Mrs.
Stull, Valley City. Miss Tilley of Far
go read an interesting paper on art"
and Mrs. Douglas of Moorhead one on
'"The Spirit Of Federation Work." Mrs.
Taber OF jamestown read a paper on
'"The Civilization and Character Of
Egypt" and Mrs. Kilbourn one on
Educational Works.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
To Con.u1t n Snecia1ist.

Bismarck, N. D., Special. - Gov.
The specialist is one Of the ablest in
the country in diseases OF the throat,
and having been called to Chicago on
some business, he wired the governor
that if he would come down at once
he would make an examination OF his
throat and lungs, with view of pass
ing upon his condition and prescribing
treatment for him. Gov. Briggs has
suffered from throat and bronchial
trouble for two years CT more, and
this opportunity to have his condition
passed upon by the eminent specialist
he did not desire to miss.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Hou.ckeeper Wouldn't Have Him.

Paramount, N. D., Special cause
of the suicide of Alfred Carlstrom. a
farmer near here. was his infatuation
for a woman who had been keeping
house for him. He asked her to marry
him, and on being refused he went
home, got out ball Of binder Irvine
and cut six strands. Without twisting
it Mt all he tied one end of the bunch
to the rafter and then went into the
next room, filled up his pipe and lit
it, then undressing himself coolly
walked back into the room with the
pipe in his mouth, and, getting upon Il
box about a foot high, stepped off,
the weight of the body stretching the
Irvine so that Carlstrom was almost on
his knees when found
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
GRADING up SEED.
better Seed Needed by the North Da-
kOta Farmers.


jamestown, N. D., Special. - The
lighter yield and poorer quality CT
wheat raised in the state this year is
believed to be largely due to the seed.
This has been deteriorating for several
years. There is very little No. / hard
wheat this year. Most farmers have
paid little attention Of late to getting
bette rquality Of seed, and home
grown wheat has been planted year
after year. Practical steps are now be-
Ing taken to secure better quality Of
seed wheat for the growers in this
part Of the state, and similar efforts
will probably be made elsewhere. AS
surances from both the big roads that
they will handle such wheat Mt half
rates have been secured. The Peavey
Elevator companies will have their
agents at stations near the British
line select strictly No. hard, pure
Scotch fife, and charge exactly what
is paid for it with no handling charge.
Payment here for such wheat ON ar
rival has been guaranteed. The same
will he delivered to farmers in lots Of
twenty to fifty bushels ut its e~act
COST
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Question OF City Water.

Lead, s. D., Special. = The finest
stream of water in the Black Hills is
Speartish creek, and both Deadwood
and Lead want part of its water for
city purposes. At joint meeting OF
the water committees of the two cities
it was proposed to condemn POO inches
of the water from the creek and bring
it in pipes to the cities. Speartish peo-
pie claim that water rights are held
amounting to 5000 inches, and that
there is not nearly enough water even
for the present needs. Deadwood and
Lead are much in need Of new sup
ply of water. There is not enough
even for fire protection. and the quail
ity is questionable: but there will be
trouble if an attempt is made to carry
out the present plans of the water
committees.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
NORTHWEST NEWS
More 1ndlct nents Aea,n,t H,m.

moro AndAct meMto Against Him.
Fargo, N. d., Special.-The United
States grand jury adjourned after re-
porting another big bunch of indict-
nents, few Of which have yet been
made public. Among others it is said
that more indictments We're returned
against President Booker of the de-
funct Grand Forks National bank,
who has already been indicted and ar
raigned at the Bismarck term Of court
and will be tried at the Grand Forks
term next month. Among other
counts at the recent addition to his
troubles are said to be some in which
charges are made which place the
bank in n bad light in connection with
it's financial dealings with Editor Win
ship, Of the Grand Forks Herald. 1t
is alleged that the bank held two Of
his unsecured notes for total sum of
81 400.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
PETRIFIED SAW LOGS.
A Strange Discovery Made in North
west North DckOta.


Williston, N. d., Special.-One of the
greatest curiosities known to exist in
North Dakota was recently discovered
in this vicinity in the extreme north
western part Of the state. 1t is pet
rified tree, apparently cut up into saw
logs, each log being about twenty feet
long and over four feet in diameter.
There are five logs in the group, with
the end of each log squared as though
sawed off with cross-cut saw. They
lie upon the ground almost on level
with the surrounding prairie, on the
edge of deep ravine, and are at least
300 feet above the Missouri river. The
logs are now solid stone, and, although
the grain Of the wood cannot be
traced, the bark i'll many places re-
mains intact, and indicates the tree to
have been some thin-barked confer
not now indigenous.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
PRINCETON CELEBRATES.
Addresses Were Delivered by Ex-
President Cleveland and Lord

1uerucen.
Princeton, n. j., Oct. 24.-The first
annual exercises in commemoration OF
the day when a charter was granted to
the College of New Jersey were held
in Alexander hall. Two thousand
people We're present on the occasion,
which was made one Of signal impor-
lance by the address Of Grover Cleve-
land and Lord Aberdeen, governor
general of Canada. One hundred and
fifty-odd years ago the province Of
New Jersey granted the college, which
afterward assumed it's name. charter
authorizing the beginning Of the insti-
tuition of learning which became
Princeton university last October, and
the exercises We're for the two-fold
purpose of celebrating the origin Of
the college of New Jersey and it's evo-
luton to Princeton university. Presi-
dent Patton, at the close of his adj
dress. conferred upon Lord Aberdeen
the degree Of LII. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
ABiu Patch of Wheat.

IIillsboro. n. d.. Special.-The yield
of the Grandin farm, near this city, In
wheat this year was 100000 bushels,
m average of twelve bushels per acre.
The whole crop has been sold at S6
cents, amounting to S135,SSO. In spite
of Il light crop, the high price of wheat
has materially enhanced the value OF
land in the state. One farm near here
of 100 acres. with no buildings, re-
Gently sold for $1,000, and at d recent
lease OF school lands there were nine
teen sales as appraised values ranging
from $40 to Is per acre.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
city win Do 1t. Own limiting

Grand Forks, N. d., Special.-The
long-contihucd controversy over the
question of municipal ownership as
applied to the street lighting question
was brought to focus by the city
council deciding to erect a city electric
lighting plant and do it's own street
lighting. The plan is for seventy
2,OOO-candle power arc lights instead
Of gas lamps with which the streets
are now lighted. The council also sold
$4,000 worth of refunding bonds at
6 per cent to F. r. Fulton & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
To Be ReOrRunized.

Lisbon, N. D., Special. - The adju-
tant general has ordered an election to
be held for selecting captain and
lieutenant for Battery A, national
guard of Lisbon, and Lieut.. f. =. AL
len. commanding, has designated Sat
urday evening next as the time for the
election. The battery. which was
formerly the leading military organiza.
ton in the state. has been in Il disor
ganized condition for some years, and
an effort is now being made to put it
in shape again.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
More Alleged Dlind-Piegcrx.

Lisbon, n. D., Special. In addition
to the six arrests lately made here for
violation of the state law, another ar
rest Of an alleged violator OF the same
statute has been made. George Conck-
lin is now numbered with the elect,
and is charged with selling liquor to
be used as beverage contrary to law.
Bail in the sum of $500 for his appear
ance at the next term of the county
court has been given, with Will Elem
ing and r. P. Van Orden as sureties.
Judge Allen has now seventeen cases
of this character alone to come before
him next month, and there will be a
hot time then
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
STARVING TO DEATH.
A Town OF $500 Rcconcentr,
Wired Ont in Cuba.

A Town OF $500 Rcconcentrados
Wiped Out in Cuba.
New York, Oct. PA dispatch to
the Herald from Havana says: A local
newspaper publishes and vouches for
the following:
cat Chascapaba. in the district Of
San Julian. belonging to the munich
pality of Melena del Sur, there were
concentrated $500 persons. These re-
concentrates were the only inhabi-
tants Of the place. Now there We're
only five survivors. The rest died Of
hunger and fever. In Havana city it
is no unusual sight to see ten or Il
dozen dead on one plaza early in the
morning. The authorities employ reg
ular roundsmen to remove bodies from
the parks"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Trouble at Ayr.

Wheatland, N. D., Special. - f. H.
Dickinson went to the Great Northern
depot at Ayr to get some freight
Words passed between him and Agent
Campbell. Dick was hit with brick
but came here to have his wounds
dressed-three big ones on his scalp,
and he is now in bed under the Doctors
care, while Dr. Clarke Of Buffalo was
called to attend Campbell, who is said
to be in precarious condition from
the effects of "Dick's fighting back"
Both men are said to be badly lfurt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Interstate Debate.

Vermillion, S. D., Special. - The De-
batting Society of the Nebraska Univer-
Sity has written a letter to the secre-
tary Of the U. S. d. asking for Il series
of joint debates between the two cdu-
cational institutions. The matter will
come up before the Students associa-
ton Of the South Dakota university at
its next meeting, and the proposition
will then be decided upon. Ii is be-
lieved that the "SericS" will be ar
ranged for. as students and faculty
here are we'll pleased with the plan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Hog Cholrea Still ,ia~in~

Faribault, Mimi. Specia!.- chol-
era is prevailing to a large extent in
the southern and eastern parts Of
Rice county. In the town of Wolcott
it is quite severe. H. o. Hagen, chair
man of the town board of supervisors,
and DR.. Leopold Hoy, V. s., of this
city,, have inspected and quarantined
numerous farms in Wolcott township
where the plague has been prevailing
quite severely. Farmers are losing
from ten to forty hogs each.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
To Construct Hedge Fences,

Fargo, N. D., Special-A hedge fence
association has been organized in Far
go. Prominent moneyed men in the
city are interested in the movement,
and after incorporation will organize
local associations in every county.
They will start nurseries and build
hedges something on the same order Of
the honey locust hedges in the Eastern
states and Canada.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Aberdeen Adyiccs,

Aberdeen, S. d.. Special.-Knowles
of Minneapolis, employed by farm
er near Mansfield, was accidentally
shot While hunting. The charge made
a slanting wound in his side and tore
off one ear and otherwise mutilated
him. He has a fair chance of recov-
ery.-Josn Hardy of Mcpherson coun-
ty, struck by lightning several days
ago. died from his burns.-Rev. D.
Mallory. pastor Of the Baptist church.
has accepted Il call to Grand Avenue
church, Detroit, Mich.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Less Winter Wheat

Winona, Mimi, Special-The amount
Of winter wheat sold in this vicinity
is considerably less than what it was
ten or fifteen years ago, and this year
will be much smaller than usual. The
failure of the crop last spring. owing
to alternate freezing and thawing, left
little winter wheat seed, and the long
drouth this fall has made the soil in
poors condition for blowing. The acre
age sown this fall will be from q third
to a half less than year ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
COnsulate Declined.

Fargo, N. d., Special.-Mayor John
son, who was recently recommended
by Senator Hansbrough fer the Gother-
burg consulship, has written the SEMI
tor asking the withdrawal of his name,
as he thinks the position is not suf1i-
GENTLY remunerative to pay him to
leave his business interests here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28

. Bismarck. N. D., Special.-There are
about $25O,00O lying idle in the perma-
nent school fund. and the amount is
fast increasing. The board is now in
correspondence to see II it cannot buy
from Eastern houses North Dakota
State bonds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Threatened to XIII.

Anolla. Mimi. Special.-Sheriff Tier
ney left with John tanners, prisoner
sentenced to Saltwater for two years
for larceny.-P. f. Peterson. who is
held at Minneapolis for attempting to
murder his brother has lived on the
Anderson farm in Anoka, and has fire.
quently, while here, threatened to kill
his brother if some money was not
paid him by fall.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
United Brethren.

Broweville, Mimi, Special. = The
Minnesota annual conference of the
United Brethren church is holding its
annual session here The bishops not
being present, Rev. j. w. Fulkerson
was elected chairman ard Rev. n. |.
HanEins secretary. Routine business
has been transacted thus lar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Indians in Trouble,

Mandan, N. D., Special.-The Indians
on the Standing Rock reservation are
now in trouble over an alleged ghost.
1t is claimed that white and red men
have seen it.-Advices from south Of
Mandan are to the effect that there is
still a good deal of cattle stealing 60
ing on in that section.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
MINED in Pembina.

Neche. N. D., Special.-At the Re
publican county convention John P.
Hicks was nominated for commission
err for the Second district; David Best
was nominated by petition as a Dem
ocrat and Independent candidate. s.
Gudmundson of Mountain is up for
the third.-Rain is badly needed, as
it is impossible to do any blowing ow-
ing to the long spell Of dry weather
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Mayors Organize.

Fargo, n. d.. Specialize Municipal
League Of North Dakota has been Or
ganized and the following officers
elected: President, J. A. Johnson,
Fargo: vice president, A. o. Whipple,
Devils Lake; treasurer, p. H. Rourke,
Lisbon; secretary, f. A. Brown, Grand
Forks; trustees. Mayors Dinnett,
Grand Forks: Smith, Grafton; Fuller,
jamestown.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Rccfnra Will Meet,

Fargo, N. D.. Special.-Bishop J. D..
Morrison. LII. D.. Of Duluth, has been
appointed temporary bishop Of the
Episcopal denomination in North Da-
kota diocese. and has called the an
nual meeting of the pastors Of the
prominent churches in the state to
meet at Fargo Nov. 10, at which time
important business will come up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Blind Plrrers Punished.

Fargo. N. D., Special-Judge Amidon
sentenced five prisoners to terms in
Jail and payment of fines, principally
for violations of the internal revenue
laws. The heaviest sentence imposed
was on William Himmelshach of Graf
ton, who will pay $500 fine and serve
ninety days in Jail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
DR.. Lafhttc Pleads.

Madison, Wis, Specialize. II. f..
Lattitte of Superior pleaded not guilty
to fourteen grand jury indict-
ments. He is charged with perjury
and subornation Of witnesses in the al
lotment of land to Indians. His trial
was set for Dec. Z. and he expects to
furnish the bail of $1,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Eighty Days for Robbery.

Little Falls, Mimi, Special
Borasch, Jr., the young man who
robbed the store of ex-senator George
Geissel at North Prairie, pleaded guilty
to a charge of petit larceny and was
fined SIS and costs, with the alterna-
tive of eighty days in Jail. He at
tempted to implicate two other young
men, but each proved an alibi.
Borasch went to Jail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Aid for Strikera.

Paris, Oct. 24.-The Socialist men,
bers of the chamber of deputies have
issued a manifesto appealing to French
workmen for funds in support of the
English engineering strike. The mani
festo is signed by forty-two deputies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28

White Earth, Mimi. Special.-Ralph
H. Rosa of Thief River Falls will do
the business of making contracts. ETC.,
for Indians to log the dead-and-down
timber on the different Indian reserva-
tions. He is expected here soon for
that purpose. Crops are turning out
fairly we'll where not struck with
hail
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28

Fargo, n. D., Special.-In the United
States court the case of Frank Curtiss
VS.. the Northern Pacific Railroad COM
pany was taken from the jury by
Judge Amidon and a verdict directed
for the defendant. Curtiss was in
jureG near Valley City, Dec. 5, 1885,
and asked for $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Work of snenk Thieves.

jamestown, n. d., Special. - Some
sneak thieves entered George Games
residence during the course of the
jamestown fair and SIZE $3.50 worth
Of furs. They have just ::een found in
a lumber yard where tbs thieves had
hidden item and for some reason had
neglected to return for them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28

Hankinson, N. D., Specialize gen
eral store Of George Warner of Great
Send was robbed and nearly $1,000
stolen. The door of the safe was
broken open with sledge hammers and
drills. No clue to the robbers has
been obtained.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Rains Did No Good.

Minnewaukon. n. d., Special.-FIalf
an inch Of rain fell, the first since Au-
gust. Threshing was stopped, but fall
blowing was not benetited.-John Won
eida had his left arm shattered by be-
ing caught in the pully Of threshing
machine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
BenaOn's Murder Trial.

Benson, Mimi, Special.-In the case
Of Edward Alpress, on trial here for
the killing of Frank Clapp last April
several witnesses We're examined. The
defendants story is that during the
quarrel Clapp called him hard names,
knocked him down and kicked him.
He arose and Clapp attacked him
again, whereupon he struck Clapp on
the head with a gun. Clapp said he
was satisfied and went away
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28

Fargo, n. D., Special Requisition
papers have been received and Sheriff
Wilson has left for Neillsville, Wis.
for Il. Cornell, charged with stealing
Il horse from J. II. Flack Of Page. Cor
nell had been working here this sum-
mer and is alleged to have stolen the
horse and driven it to Clark county,
Mis-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
pettisre,v as n starch Maker

Pierre S. D., Oct. 23.-Articles Of in
corporation have been filed for the Co
operative Starch company at Sioux
Falls with a capital of 100000: the
incorporators are Il. +. Pettigrew, S.
l.. Tate. A. f. Beattie, w. c. Hollister
and c., Il. FickeS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Co1ored Brother scores,

Berlin, Oct. 24.-The wife OF Julius
,]agot. saddler of this city, has
eloped With Edward James. colored, Of
Jacksonville. Fla. The couple took
with them 5000 marks belonging to
the wOman's husband.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Report of the State Board.

Jackson, Miss. Oct 24.-The state
board Of health has issued the follow
ing statement: The board has been adj
vised of the existence of case of sus-
picious fever at Memphis, and in con-
sequence has promulgated an order
quarantining against that city. One
new case is reported from Cayuga;
under treatment, fifteen. Bay st.
Louis has one new case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
Dragged to His Death.

jamestown. n. d., Srecial.-.Tudson
Hart. twelve years old, was thrown
from his horse and dragged for half
mile. The back of his head was
crushed in and he was dead when he
was found.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28

Elysian: Mimi, Special Gus John
son. a farmer living here, committed
suicide by poison while drunk. He
was 1ifty-tive years old and leaves Il
wife and three children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28

Madison Lake, Mimi, Special.-Gus
Johnson. aged forty-tivc years, living
a few miles east OF here. took car
bolic acid and died in great agony. He
leaves 4 wife and three children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-28
WIPING 'EM OUT.
Take Hot Revenge on
the SOmalfS,

Cairo, Oct. a. News just received
here from Somaliland shows that the
Abyssinians are devastating that coun-
try. They have already dispersed or
wiped out four great Somali tribes,
have stolen all their live stock and
have committed horrible atrocities. All
the prisoners taken by the Abyssinians
We're mutilated. The area laid waste
extends from the banks of the Uebi to
the source of the Jubat