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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
STRANGE Fire in a Cemetery.

Strange Fire in a Cemetery.
Graceville, MIMI, May 9. - A fire,
started by workmen burning rubbish
in Lakeside cemetery, got beyond con-
troll and burned over both the Catholic
and Protestant burying grounds. A
large number Of trees and shrubbery
we're destroyed and many tombstones
were cracked and defaced by the
flames. Several costly monuments
vet unlocked and awaiting erection
were totally destroyed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
COSTLY FISHING.
Men Punished for spear,ns Bias. ana

Men Punished for spearins Bass and
Pickere1.
Willmar, Mimi, May 8. - Custer
johnson, Andrew Mattson and NJ.
,Danielson, farmers from the northern
part of this county, were tried before
Justice Bitterness for spearing bass
ard pickerel and were found guilty
and fined SIS and costs each. Charles
Johnson o. Bourke and Rasmus Sven
son of this city were also fined SIS each
for the same offense.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Indicted for Forgery,

Madelia, Mimi, May 8. : Charles
Deputy OF this place has been indicted
on the charge Of forgery by the grand
jury now in session. The alleged
crime was the forging Of the names OF
John Fritz and A. r. Bachelor to a
$12O note which he deposited as col
lateral for borrowed money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
ADA WON'T HAVE 1T.

The Compromise Proposed Refused
and the Town Holds Out.
Ada, Mimi, May Cuisines men
here held another meeting on Thurs
day and sent another protest to the
state railway and warehouse commits
sion on the proposed railway time
change. Nothing short of q service
equal to the old one will satisfy the
people, and the commission has prom
Used to uphold Ada in the stand taken.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Wanted to Lynch Him.

Spokane, Wash, May 8. = The wife
of Andrew Aspland. a wealthy farm
er living near Cheney, was shot and
fatally wounded by George Webster, a
farm hand. After the shooting Web
stcr barricaded the house and defied
arrest with drawn revolver. He was
finally captured by Constable Brown,
who rapidly drove to Spokane with his
prisoner to escape Infatuated farmers
who wanted to lynch him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
GEORGE Asks for Mediation.

Berlin, May 9.-The Lokal Anzeiger
says that the king of Greece has
formally asked the mediation of the
emperor of Russia. It asserts that the
question of abdication turns on tinan-
cial considerations. When King
George came to the crown it was
agreed that if deposed he should have
an allowance of $4,000 yearly. but
only one-third Of that amount if he
should ahdicate
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Good Chance for a Farmer 10!

Good Chance for a Farmer 10y.
Blue Earth City. Mimi, May 0. =
Mark Woolery, student of the Blue
Earth City high school. has been noti-
fed by Congressman McCleary of his
annointment to a West Point cadet
shin as the result of the recent exam
ination at st. Peter, Gates, who stood
arst. having been rejected by the au-
thorities. The successful candidate Is
q farmers boy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
HastinRs' New Government.

Hastings' New Government.
Hastings, Mimi, May 9. - At the
meeting of the new city council Mayor
George Parker presiding, the following
appointments We're made: Chief of
police, J. G. Hartin; assessor, Peter
Tasbender; street commissioner, Isaac
Lyle; attorney, Albert Schaller; treas
urer, N. B. Gergen; official paper, the
Daily Gazette.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
RoYALTY's PERILoUs POSITION.
Queen and Princess Openly Insu1ted
in the Streets.

Queen and Princess Openly Insulted
in the Streets.
. London, May 8. : The Rome cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail says:
"Private news from Athens. which has
escaped censorship, shows the position
Of royalty there to be more perilous
than ever. The members of the royal
family rarely leave the palace and
their portraits have been withdrawn
from public view. When the queen
and Processes visit the hospitals they
are openly insulted in the streets. The
palace is watched by revolutionary
agents lest their majesties should at
tempt to flee the country. 1t is said
that Turkey is really the chief him
drance to the powers proposing media
ton. as the porte claims the right to
finish the war in the ordinary way
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
South American Railway.

New York, May ga special to the
Herald from. Rio Ianeiro says that the
government engineers have demand
ed that the president. adhere to the
project Of a railway union of Brazil,
Chile, Peru and Bolivia. The syndi-
cate which has offered to perfect the
system has asked for three months
further time in which to present their
proposals for lease of the railways.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Burglary at kenyon.

Kenyon, Mimi, May 8. = Thieves
burglarized several buildings mere,
among them being the homes OF J. A.
Hansen and Emil Rehnke. Mr.. Han
sen heard them prowling about and
called to his nephew who sleeps above.
They answered for the nephew and
proceeded to ransack the house, ind
ing only a few dollars. At Mr.
Rehnkes they got his watch and few
dollars.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Commttted snicide.

Committed Suicide.
Seattle, WASH, May 9.-W. J. Rein
ecker, who mysteriously disappeared
several days ago, committed suicide
by drowning in Lake Washington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Poete.., Mother Dead.

Madison, Wis, May 9.-Mrs. Eliza
beth O'Sheridan, aged seventy, mother
OF Mary Grant O'Sheridan, a talented
local poetess. was instantly killed by
the cars at a railway crossing near her
nome. Her body was carried a thou
sand feet on the locomotive pilot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13

For Embexsling state Funds.
Chicago, May 0.-The grand jury has
returned seven indictments against ID.
W. Andrews, ex-state grain inspector,
and b. Il. Jenkins, ex-cashier OF the
state grain inspection office. Both
are accused of embezzling state funds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
State of the River.

Natchez, Miss. May 9.-The river de-
clined 4 of foot and the water
promises a slow decline henceforth
The planters are making preparations
toward resuming work on their plan
tations except in some parts of the
Tensas basin where the flood has not
a h., tod
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
rotal Rewards 5000.

Larimore, N. D., May 8. = Nothing
has vet been heard of Murderer Nor
man The total Of all rewards now
rem ches 5000. of which the state offers
$500, the county $500 and the sheriff
500, - ..,.-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
stevenson's step.on.

San Francisco, May 8. - Lloyd Os-
bourne, stepson and literary executor
of Robert Louis Stevenson, has ar
rived from Samoa on the steamer Ala
media. He will remain here two
months. Osbourne says an uprising Of
the native Samoans need not be appre-
horIod
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
The Reformatory Yawns.

Albert Lea, Mimi, May 9.-Matt Mel
sou. the young man arrested for steal
ing a diamond, has been held to the
grand jury. Nelso stole tobacco and
served a county Jail sentence few
months ago. .. ..s.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Another Cabinet Cri.i..

London, May 9. The Athens cor
respondent Of the Daily News says:
It is persistently rumored that a cab
met crisis is impending. NJ. Rail- and
his colleagues advocate energetic prep
arations to continue the struggle while
the king desires to avoid further
bloOdshed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Creeks Are Broken Down.

Copenhagen May 8. = The Athens
correspondent of the Politiken reports
that he has interviewed an aide de
camp of King George. who says:
"Since the Loss Of Larissa the Greeks
have totally broken down. They have
no equipment, neither food nor tents.
They have to sleep in the open on the
coolest nights. If Greece obtains
even trifiins success she will sue for
peace"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
searchinr Tor the Killer.

Marshfield, Wis.,, May 9. = Deputy
Sheriff Upham was called to Menasha,
where man suspected Of being the
murderer wanted here. is being held.
The reward is now up to $500. Mayor
Williams has written the governor ask
ing him to offer a state reward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
~ rrnLnown ID Founi

An Unknown IL Found.
West Superior, Wis, May 9.-Word
has been received from Brule that the
body of a man has been found on the
shore of Lake Superior. There was no
clothing or means of Identification.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Shot Her.elf rhrourh the Mouth.

Shot Herself Through the Mouth.
Eau Claire, Wis, May 8. = Mrs.
Charles Warden Of Elk Creek COM
mltted suicide by placing the muzzle
OF u 12-gauge shotgun in her mouth
and firing it of with a stick. The top
OF her head was blown off and her
face shattered beyond all recognition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
n..,a.d Against Bondsmen.

Redwood Falls, Mimi, May 9.-The
case of the state against the bondsmen
of the Citizens bank for $4,000 due by
the bank at the time 1t became In
solvent, the jury was instructed to find
for the plaintiff.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
rhe canal. AnrtI

The Canals in April.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, May 9.-The
first monthly report for the Sault
canals for 1897 shows a total Of 1885,
!,O3 tons Of freight passed the canals
in the few days Of April they were
open.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Unitarian ORcers,

Chicago, May 9.-At the final session
of the Western Unitarian conference
the following officers were elected:
President, %. Il. Shorey; vice president,
Rev. Elinor E. Gordon; secretary, A.
w. Could, treasurer, II. w. Brough.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
To Rebuild ut Once.

To Rebuild 0t Once.
Grand Meadow, Mimi, May 9.-The
Rutter and Cheese Cooperative asso-
citation has decided to rebuild the
crea merry that was recently burned.
The new factory will be running IN
thirty days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
WIN Accent the Reduction,

Knoxville, Tenn, May "a special
from Jellico says that the miners have!
about concluded that they will have
to go to work under the reduction. All
other districts have accepted and gone
to work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Bnd silver Money.

Elroy. Wis. May "a large amount
Of counterfeit silver has made it's ap-
pearance in this city. The money is
very good imitation. A number Of
strangers have been In the city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13

Order Reigns MT saltwater.
saltwater. Mimi, May 9.-MayOr A.
w. Pattee has ordered all gambling
rooms to be closed and also that the
saloons be closed at midnight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Money From white Metal,

Money From White Metal.
Winnipeg, May GA gang of alleged
young counterfelters has been dis
covered here that for some time has
been making Canadian quarters out OF
white metal, the imitation being very
good one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Epirus Blockaded.

Athens, May o. The Intervention
communications from the powers have
not yet been received. The Greek gov
ernment has notified the powers that
the Greek feet has established an eff
fectiye blockade of the coast of Epirus.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
c-e.L. Were beaten Back,

Pharsalos, May 8. = An engagement
began near Velestino and lasted sew
eral hours, the Greeks being finally
beaten back. They have retreated
upon Volo, sharply pursued by the
Turks. $50. -....--
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Az unknoMn Ends III.

An Unknown Ends 1t.
i, Elk River, Mimi, May o. An I'M
known man committed suicide by
hanging himself to the door knob OF
his room in the hotel at Big Lake.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Slain While switchinR

Sank Center. Mimi, May 9.-E. A.
Hort, brakeman, was instantly killed
by cars while switching here. He had
no family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Greece Prefer. war.

Athens, May 9.-It is said positively
that it the powers insist on the with
drawal of the Greek troops from Crete
as condition of mediation, Greece
will reply that she prefers war even
to determination. mn
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
Recalled From Crete.

Athens, May 9.-The government has
decided to recall twenty-five officers
and two companies of Sappers from
Crete.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-01-06
THE BIJOU.

Black Patti (Sissierett jones' who
for several years past has won the
highest lyric hOnols on the concert
stage and who is endowed with mar
velous voice, sweet in quality and OF
extensive range has abandoned the
concert stage in favor of comedy, vau-
deville and opera. This great singer
is the star of the Black PATHS Tr0u-
badOurs, an organization comprizing
fifty cele brated artists and which is
said to be the most imposing aggrega-
tion OF colored performers ever organ
lied and which will follow "McSorley's
Twins at the Bijou. Among the ia
nous star performers are Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Mcintosh, Bob Coles, Stella
Wiley, Billy johnson, May Bohee, Cog
gin and Davis. KingsDury and Cousins,
Nine Cravatt Simpson, w. H., Moore
and G. II. Francis.
The stage entertainment offered by
this company Is attractive, sensation
al and novel. 1t embraces comedy,
burlesQue, ballet, vaudeville and
opera presented with appropriate
scenery, elegant and costly costumes
and ali the necessary stage surround
ings requisite for perfect and artis-
tic performance. AT Jolly Coney Is
land" is the title of vehicle to give
free reign to the company's comedy
and singing forces. This travesty is
followed by great vaudeville olio
and selections from the various stand
ard grand and comic operas.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-01-06
Clyde, Mimi.
A MASSACHUSETTS VIEW.
Editor Representative.

Editor Representative.
The opinion of the people of this
Nation is for silver by large MAORI
ty, but-the gold standard is yet on
trial, Notwithstanding the financial
wrecks of % years, while the double
standard was on trial 80 years and new
CIR found wanting. But after all, I
don't know about the silver patch on
Uncle Sans trousers. We are work
ing by larger unitary methods: only
now they are limited and called mon
opolies; and free coinage, as Mr.. San
born says, would only add another
monopoly.
Times are changed and the next
move will be for the grand unitary &C
tion for the good which we can taste
with all doors open. and which serves
all men," The opening OF the para
graph just drawn from Emerson is
"As long as cur civilization is essen
italy one OF property, Of fences. and
OF exclusivcneSS, we shall be Knocked
by delusion. Our riches will leave US
sick: there will be bitterness in our
laughter and our wine will burn our
mouth. Only that good profits" etc.
That college educated Indian teach
ing grammar school, some where in
Michigan, was asked if he thought his
people would like to hold land in sew
crality.
''Ne don't think they would" said
he; II don't think you whites under
stand Tor realize) the unity and fellow
ship we feel for each other" Too true.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-01-06

~ Will it apply only 70 those wish
ing to become voters zafter2~ (3)
Will the law take effect before the
governor has declared lt such; can't
he withhold not declaring 1t law be-
fore after spring election, so as to give
all chance to vote merit. spring. and
then time to get their second papers
for the election. one year from next
spring? az Is person citizen and
has he the right to vote, under the
new law, IL he was born here, but his
parents did not have their second pa
pers?
Ifyou will kindly answer this it will
settle many questions now very much
talked about.
Wishing THE REPRESENTATIVE and
that it will double its subscription list
fight until victory is ours. Respect
fully yours. &C. P. Olson.
Balaton, MINI.
CD We would say, in reply, that the
fact that man has heretofore voted
n this state will not entitle him TO
vote hereafter, unless lie has taken
out his second papers and is full
fledged citizen OF the United States
(2) 1t will apply to all persons liv-
ing in the United States who are not
full citizens thereof.
(3 We would say that the Consti-
tutional Amendment does not take
effect until the governor has proclaim
ed it's adoption by the voters of the
state.
a. 1t would not be possible for the
Legislature to alter or amend the
Cons titution after it is SO adopted
and proclaimed; and they could not by
law give the right to vote to any class
| which does notpossess such right un-
der the Constitution.
We would further say, that, as we
understand the law, every person born
in the United States is a citizen Of
the country, without regard to wheth-
er his parents were naturalized or n Ut
nafuralized
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-01-06
SEND FOR 1T,

The Northwestern Hide and Fur
Company, have beautiful photo en-
craving of all the valuable fur bearing
animals Of our country. This is very
instructive. This and other valua BILE
information is sent free to shippers.
others should send cents to pay post
age. This is good firm to ship hides,
furs, wool and pelts to, they treat ali
alike. Write them and mention THE
REPR ESENTATIYE,
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-01-06
LET THE FIGHT GO ON.
A Cheerful and Hopeful Letter

Cheerful and Hopeful Letter.
Editor Representative:
The great controversy between or
gained greed and aggregated capital
On the one side, and the wealth prOduc-
ers and the poverty stricken people of
the country, on the other, must be
kept up till right becomes might and
truth is victorious to give justice to
all in tine admin istratiOn OF our gov
crnmental affairs. There is not
single reason why we should not keep
on discussing the money question and
kindred topics about which piutocracy
would prefer the people should not
know SO much, just as though the cleo
tion had not yet come of, except that
we must again prepare to redeem the
ers, the gold lords. The promised off
spriug OF Republican victory-Conti-
dence and Prosperity-have not yet
made their visit to bless our land. We
must wait four more long years for
their appearance. to bid them come
and dwell with us. They will not come
to dwell with us as slaves to the aris-
tocracy Of wealth. Confidence and
Prosperity are the companions OF q
free people, and therefore we must
win financial independence ere it is
too late, ii this country is ever to en-
Joy the bOunGies Of nature and the
fruits of plenty. Ignorance and pre-
JUDGE, coercion and Doodle, together
with SANDER, treachery and Cleveland
ism were the causes which wrought
defeat for free silver in November
last. Education and experience will
put to rout all these evil forces ere
1900 Those who followed after the
prophet OF the golden calf will learn
by experience, under Mckinley rule
the gold fraud. To educate in order
to make success doubly sure In the
next onslaught, we must continue to
agitate. And more: we need to organ.
ize. But how? And how may we COM
bine our strength for sure overthrow
OF the money power four years hence?
Let us begin to all get together in a
united army, to war and win against
the combined hosts of plutocracy.
j. Luther KILLER.
Calvary. Virginia.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-01-06
STRIKES FROM THE SHOULDER.

Crush the Traitors and Redeem the Party.
Editor Representatives:
Some Of our good friends say that
the Peoples Party has become a
stencil in the nostrils of the people
and advocate new name. 1t is not
the party that stinks it is the offal
sent into it by enemies of reform that
is causing this i'll odor; and until this
corruption is gotten rid of, and the
party fumigated, this bad smell will re-
main. Any attempt at deodt r.zing by
changing the name will not do. The
people OF this state will from now on
be suspicious of any political reform
mOVement.aS long as those who Sha ped
the policy OF the party during the past
two years go unrebuked by the PeO-
pies Party.
The reform movement can recover
it's lost prestige and the confidence Of
the people, only by a most emphatic
reputation Of the traitors to the cause
who have been and are now straining
every nerve to complete the destruc-
ton of the Peoples party. The Pee
pies party in the interest Of true re-
form must do exactly as as individual
should do who has been led estray and
desires to recover his good name. to-
wit: First. discard it's vile compan-
ions and then live down its error. No
change of name, no lowering it's stand
ard of principles, no compromise with
its seducers will do. The true and
honest reformers in the Peoples par
ty must get together, and take such
decisive action that the whole state
and nation will know that from now
on the Peoples party of Minnesota
Will not tolerate in official position
anyone who has advocated curtailing
its principles, lowering it's standard,
destroying its identity, or who seeks
to cripple it by organizing Demo
cratic annex masked behind the name
of silver party. H. J. o. REED.
Minneapolis, Dec, 28
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1897-01-06
GOES FOR THE PREACHERS.
Fortunately All Were Not Enemies of the Righ

Fortunately All We're Not Enemies of the Right
Editor Representative:
Over eighteen hundred years ago
Christ tried to educate the poor up to
their own interests, and protested
against the expressions Of the rich;
but today those preachers claiming to
be the servants OF Christ have espous-
ed the side Of the rich, and defeated
us at the polls, when we were putting
forth every endeavor, in a just and
honorable way,to elect men to tffice to
make just laws to secure equal rights
TO all and special privileges to none.
Now when these preachers, claiming
to be the servants of God and tKS fol.
lowers of Christ, have failed to MAIN
tain and support honesty, justice,
Righteousness and truth, have no
more use for such preachers. They
are a burden and disgrace to the
creed, and from this on my mite will
be thrown where it will do the mos t
good to raise down-trodden people to
peace and plenty.
Find enclosed a contribution of one
dollar to start with; put it where it
will do the most good; and oblige.
Yours to force the fight,
J. r. CAMPBELL.
CLYDE, Mimi,