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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-17
THE TURKISH DEMANDS.

London. May IA dispatch TO the
Standard from Constantinople says:
The Porte's reply to the powers IS
based upOn a Mazbata Preh presented
NV the ministers to the Sultan, repre-
senting that Greece was responsible
for compelling Turkey to declare war
that for the last fifteen years Greece
has ignored her engagement under the
Berlin treaty by omitting TO pay IN
demnity. by Selling and coniiscatlnS
Va5oups. or religious domains, and,
finally, by invading Turkish soil; ana
that therefore. the council were Oh
opinion that Greece had no just claim
upon him for leniency.
Then follow the proposals upon
which the council would base a peace.
The grand vizier in submitting the
mazbata. assured the Sultan that the
nation was prepared to shed its last
drop of bloodh in support OF such con-
ditions of settlement.
The war party threatens to dethrone
the Sultan if he shows any weakness,
hut shrewd observers believe that THIS
is only a farce to enable him to pose
before Europe as the unwilling victim
of his fanatical subjects.
In spite of the great success OF Ed
hem Pasha. the palace spies nave eX-
messed their doubts of his fidelity,
and the Sultan has sent special aide
de camp to watch him.
cPrF<S on THE DEFENSIVE.
LONDON. Nav 1.-THE Times corre-
spondent az Athens says;
To-day Sunday NJ. Ralli. the premier,
visited the various legations and oNAalned
assurances that the powers would ut>
take 10 nrevent any offensive action on the
mart of the T$rks providing the Greek
forces maintained a strictly defensive at
titpds on this understanding he imme-
d;atslv wired to the commanders of the
+t,rae Crook divisions at Domokos. Sourpi
and Arta instructine them to abstain
fro,o all hostile action unless attacked by
the enemy.
,1,h. orl,. Creek force now Turkish terri
tow, is rho hand of Epirote volunteers, led
bv Botzaris. which landed at PreVesa ana
advanced along the banks of the Louros.
This force will now proceed westward
along the coast. where IT will be taken of
by the Greek fleet.
The losses at Griboro were the heaviest
since the beginning Of the war Seven Of
fcers were killed. Requiems were sung to-
dav in all the churches and the opposition
naners accuse the government Of wantonly
sanctioning needless bloodshed.
learn that the advance was due to
20, Naros who desired to regain the
Greek army's lost prestige. The govern
ment- considered his plan a very hazardous
one o., bnt finally consented. The fierceness
Of the lighting at Grlboro requiring rein
forcements. he was compelled to abandon
the original plan and probably all nave
now returned TO Arta. Ihe sirl standard
-. 80 tho Botzaris volunteers was in
- tbicl of the hand to hand conflict.
ADDITIONAL DEMANDS.
london Nav IA dispatch to the
Continued on sixth Page
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
CHAPTER XVIII.
Guilty or Not Guilty.

Guilty or Not Guilty.
Zana was mistaken; the end was not
yet. Medical examination revealed the
fact tina: the bullet had perforated
Somervi!;es left lung, and, for many
weeks, scant hopes We're entertained Of
his recovery. But, in the end, science,
aided by a vigorous constitution, tri-
umDhed, and the wounded man was
pronounced conyalcscent.
Life is sweet to all; and Somcrville
hailed his rescue from the jaws of
death with thankfulness-a thankful
ness which was soon malred by the in
formation that an extradition warrant
had been granted, and that he would
be handed over to the English authori-
ties when sufficiently well to travel to
London, to stand his trial for the will
full murder Of Ernest Norton. All his
securities and valuables had, mean
while, been impounded by the French
police.
Strangulation, unless Immediately
fatal, is very seldom productive Of Sc
rious after-effects; nor is it an easy
matter to choke man to death by
mere finge:-pressure. Within a few
hours Of the struggle, Josiah Skinner
had recovered sufficiently to take a
leading part in the transport of his az
gressor, under safe custody, to the hos
pital, whittier Daft Billy, grievously
hurt but still breathing, was removed.
AS for Zana, she returned to Paris.
escorted by her now more hopeful
agent.
''Tis an i'll wind blows nobody good"
remarked Montmorency, suavely
''Even if this unhappy business does
create a scandal, it will not be without
its advantage from an advertisement
point Of view. Remarkably civil of the
commissaire de police to refrain from
arresting you, though, of course, you
will be kept under surveillance"
$50 he told me-" assented Zana. "In-
deed, he gave me to understand that he
! was straining his authority to the ut
most in permitting me to depart, even
though under observation. AS for the
theater, you must make the best terms
you can with the management. shall
appear no more upon the STAGE"
MontmOrency groaned, but finding
her resolute in her decision. perforce,
obeyed. The outcome was that the d.
rectors Of the Folies Bergere, in view
of the tragic nature of the situation,
reluctantly consented to cancel Miss
Clifford's engagement.
The evidence given before the jugc
d'instruction, including the dispositions
of Somerville himself, made it clear
that she had shot her abductor in self
defense. She ,Montmorency and JOSH
all Skinner were simply bound over tc
appear against Somerville, if called
upon; and a similar course was pur
sued with respect to Daft Billy, wher
the latter had recovered sufficiently t.
understand what was required Of him
But in view Of the far graver charge
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
This appeal evidently produced an q.

This appeal evidently produced an eE-
feet favorable to the prisoner, and
there was a murmur Of applause when
the learned counsel concluded.
Then the Judge summed up, fairly
and impartially, as the importance Of
the questions ut Issue demanded. With
mastery hand he reviewed the evil
dence which had been brought before
the jury. 1t was for them to decide
how far the evidence connected the
prisoner with the missing man, Ernest
Norton. Admittedly, the two had met
upon the night Of April 9th, and there
the mystery began. What subsequent
ly became of Ernest Norton?
The case for the Crow nwas that the
prisoner murdered him, and that his
motive for 80 doing was to secure his
money, drafts and jewels. The defense
set up was that Norton's sudden disap-
pearance was entirely voluntary. in or
der to escape from proposed mar
riage, and the suggestion was that the
prisoner personated his friend ut the
bank. with the latter's full consent and
concurrence, acting. indeed, as bailee,
with strong dash of fraud thrown in.
1t was for the jury to decide, from the
evidence given, which explanation they
believed to be the true one of Ernest
Norton's disappearance.
AS regarded proof Of death, this was
not essential in all cases, to Justify
verdict of willful murder. Suppose
the case. for example, of two men put
ting to sea in boat, and one of them
being heard of no more. A strong pre-
sumption of his death would clearly
arise, and this presumption might crys-
tallize IN time into a reasonable GER
tainty. And If it could be shown that
the survivor had a strong motive for
comprising his companions death. and
had actually profited by it. strong
prima facie case would exist against
him.
In the present case the jury must de-
eide two questions: Had they any
reasonable doubt as to the fact Of Err
nest Norton's death? If they believed
him to be dead, then they must further
decide whether he came to his death at
the prisoners hands. If any doubt ex-
listed in their minds, the prisoner was
entitled to the benefit thereof. He then
dismisstd them to consider their YER
dict.
ITO BIZ Continued.)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Where Women Toll Like Men.

While American women have their
own grievances the sex enjoys a free
dom of action and an opportunity for
getting ahead greater than are found
elsewhere. The men Of European coun-
tries, as rule, are far less considerate
of women than are Americans. In Bel
GUM woman digs in the mines and
does the coarest of work. In Germany
she tolls in the fields. Even In France,
the country of politeness, she tolls la
boriously and often with little consid-
Grafton on the part of the male portion
of the community. The towns where
art and culture most abound often pre-
sent striking counter pictures. Buda-
pest is beautiful city, yet in this ap-
parently civilized community the tour
list sees young girls and women Of all
ages carrying bricks and mortar, and
mixing the latter. wherever a building
Is going up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

Of the man who had pulled her back
from the parapet of Blackfriars bridge
She looked around her. and recognized
both Skinner and Montmorency. And
with restored memory Of the past, the
tigress once more arose strong within
her. Somerville made last, desper.
| ate effort to reassert his influence; but
| the attempt failed, and he knew it. In,
stead of submissive obedience, the dark
eyes now flashed back Scorn and hat
red into his.
Richard Solnervillev cried Zana, in
clear, bell-like tones, Ell the presence
of these three witnesses, l denounce
you as thief and murderer; as a
thief. because I have proof that you
robbed Ernest Norton; and as MUIR
derer, because you assuredly did him
to his DEATH"
Livid with rage and fear, Somerville
sprang forward, with outstretched
hand, to choke the girl into silence. but
was borne back by simultaneous on
rush on the part Of Daft Billy. The
next instant heavy cut-glass decant-
er descended with murderous force up
on the outcast's head. and he fell, with
scarce Il groan. Josiah next inter-
posed. and. had he been supported by
N1ontmorency, they would, doubtless,
between them. have succeeded in over
towering the now infuriat.d doctor.
But the agents heart failed him. and,
muttering something about procuring
help, he rushed from the room.
Somerville was clearly beside him.
self with rage and despair, and his
fury concentrated itself upon Zana.
With lightning-like rapidity he drew
forth a revolver, with the obvious in
tention of shooting her. But. ere he
could draw the trigger, Josiah had
wrested the weapon from his hand. 1t
fell upon the floor, at some distance
from the two combatants. who forth
with closed in deadly embrace.
The detective was brave as lion.
but he was no match for his sincwy
opponent. whose fingers locked around
his throat with Il grip of steel. Strive
how he would, Josiah could not unlooS-
cn that terrible grip, until. with pro-
trudins eyes and out-hanging tongue,
he lay. a limp, inert mass upon the
floor.
Zana had. meanwhile. possessed her
self of the revolver. and when Somcr-
vile arose. painting, from the now
helpless detectives PROSTATE form. the
cleaning barrel was pointed fair at his
heart.
Move but single step. and l fire."
she cried, With scarce Il tremor in her
voice.
With an oath. Somerville sprang for
ward. There WIS a tlash--a report
and he fell like Il log across the body
of Daft Billy.
AT that moment Montmorency re-
turned in hot haste. followed by half
the personnel of the hotel. The scene
that met their gaXe was one which
none was ever likely to forget; three
motionless bodies stretched upon the
parquet and a girl. revolver in hand,
standing erect and defiant amidst the
carnage.
Great heavens exclaimed Mont
morency, horror-stricken. what has
happened? What does it all mean"
1T means" answered Zana, catching
at her breath, "that Ernest Norton has
been avenged"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
BEES CAPTURE A WAGON.
4 vagrant Swarm Forces Itself on
Denver Express-man.

a vagrant Swarm Forces Itself on
Denver Express-man.
A tribe Of vagrant bees, following the
lead of near sighted old queen who
had lost hear bearings, swarmed about
Haswell's drug store at the corner of
18th and Lawrence streets one day re-
gently, and for while had the corner
all to ITSELF" says the Denver Republic
an. The unusual sight Of thousands of
honey bees buzzing around one Of the
busiest corners in town soon attracted
a big crowd of people, who at first
stood off at respectable distance and
looked on. The queen lit on the tail
gate of an express wagon, and it was
curious to see how quickly the bees
swarmed around her until they were
piled up foot deep, while hundreds
Of the insects buzzed around overhead
or lit on the horse. on the
sidewalk and on the clothing of
the bystanders. When it was found
that the bees were pacifcally disposed
the bystanders moved closer, and some
boys, holder than the others. even
picked up hardfuls of the bees and
We're not harmed. Some one got
packing box from the drug store,
poured molasses in the bottom Of it
and placed it handy for the bees, but
they did not move into the habitation
provided. A big policemen. seeing the
crowd, sauntered ur to flud out what
was the trouble 1t was desirable In
the interests of the public safety to get
know how to go about it, so he had to
remain on duty and wait for develop
ments. Occasionally a yentuTcsome
boy would stir up the Pile of bees, just
to see the crowd scatter. The bees
would settle c., passengers in the open
cars as they stepped just before cross
ing 10th street. and then there would
be panic. Women on bicycles ran
into the cloud of insects before they
were aware of their danger, and
screening at every revolution, they
scorched down the street. frantic with
fear, just because a few dozen harm
less bees were tickling them on the
face, neck or arms. Where the swarm
came from or where they had set out
to go was, of course, mystery. Some
farmer around Wheatland or Littleton
is probably the loser, and the owner OF
the express wagon now has swarm OF
bees which he has no use for. but was
forced to take home with him because
they took a fancy to his wagon and
would not leave it. A young man who
said he knew all about bees attempted
to shovel the insects into box with a
paper fan. They offered no resistance,
but would not stay in the box. and in
the end the expressman had to drive
home with halo of bees encircling his
head and the wagon bed half full Of
haoo
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
A Girl, Revolver in Hand. Standf n &
Erect q nd Defiant.


Erect and Defiant.
urged Josiah, desperately. lis it your
wish to remain here with DR.. Somer-
ville?"
Yes" said Zana, sit is
With sigh Of disappointment JOSH
:ah turned to depart, followed by Mont
morency. But not SO, Daft Billy.
Limping up to Zana's chair, the ex-
neWsvendor took her hand in his.
"Miss Clifford he said. brokenly. 81
was once the means, through Gods
providence. of saving you from vol
untary death. He Row bids lie inter-
pose between you and this man. In
His name, | adjure you. Leave him
and come"
There was a ring Of solemn and pa
thetic dignity in the words that fell
from the distorted mouth, which start
led even Somerville himself Tor mo-
merii. 4"iciiy recovering Himself in a
moi4S,i.. however. he advanced threat
eninali towards the speaker.
"CEfand that lady and begone, you
scoundrel!' he cried, savagely.
"At her bidding" was the calm re-
ply, mot at yours"
Zana passed her left hand several
times across her eyes and forehead, as
though dazed; but her right hand re-
manned i'll Billy's.
IBID the mis- SCRABBLE wretch begone.'
aissed Somerville.
Gomez pleaded the outcast. "In
Heavens name. Gomez
And thus they stood. confronting
each other, for a full minute-the ex-
pert hypEotist and the half-witted
Ilcwsvendor. Then Zana, still holding
Billy's hand, arose, and stared around
her, like one newly-a wakened from a
dream.
"Where am II" she almost gasped
Then her eyes met Somervllc's, and in
an instant she remembered all; the Wis.
1t to his rooms; the words that had
been spoken; the masterful, fathomlcss
gray orbs that had overpowered her
Yet now she could look at them fear
lessly, dcfiantly. Strength seemed te
have come to her from the hand-clas1
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
CHAPTER xv1I.-(Continucd.)

It would seem, tneD," remarked Som
erville, Jelly, that detective and al
agent in Miss CliCford's employment
assume the right to invade my private
apartments how and when they please
That right dispute. If you have any
communication for me, address it tC
me in the morning. Meanwhile, oblige
me by quitting the room."
''Not until l have instructions from
Miss Clifford's own lips to do So" an'
dyyered Josiah, resolIt.ly.
"Certainly not" confirmed Montmo-
rency.
Somcrvi,le shrugged his shoulders,
contemptuously.
"4As you WILL" he rejoined. with a
sneer. Anything to avoid a scene.
Miss Clifford he added, in short, de-
oided tones, do you know this gentle
man. calling himself Josiah Skinner
Yes" assented Zana. Il know him. "
'Well, he and your theatrical agent
seem to object to your presence here
with me. and decline to so except at
your bidding. Do you wish to leave
me?'
NO" said Zana. 81 do not wish to
leave YOU
But, Miss Clifford put in Josiah,
staggered at this reply, "have you con-
sidered the consequences to your own
good name (no matter how praise
worthy your ultimate object may be- of
remaining in this hotel under DR.. Som
erville's projections"
Zana remained silent. You have
heard the question. Answer it, COM
manded Somerville.
81 shall remain here" answered Ia
ia.
"Do you wish these gentlemen to go
away?" continued Somerville. 'If so,
tell them to do So"
"Please go away, gentlemen" she
said, obediently.
Josiah and Montmorency stared at
each other blankly. Neither of them
had much knowledge of or faith in
hypnotic influence. Yet to both it was
evident that the girls will was COM
pletely subordinated to that of her
companion. But what could they do?
Remove her by force. against her own
express wish? Impossible. Call in a
local policeman? He would simply
laugh at them.
"Well:" queried Somerville, mock
ingly. "You have had your answer.
Are you going?'
"Yes," answered Josiah. 1--WE are.
But before we go, let Inc tell you this,
DR.. Somerville: You are playing a
deep game and with tools do not I'M
derstand. By what meaNs you have
induced Miss Clifford to place herself
thus entirely in your hands, l do not
know. But this 1 do know. That no
man, attempting ycnr game. ever yet
gained aught in the Ions run
"Let me add my re!:.:;.strances to
those of Mr.. Skinner" pat in Montmo-
rency, despairingly "Pray. consider
the inevitable ruin of Miss Cliford's
professional career"
II do not wish to iDaady words With
either of you," retorted Somerville.
pointing to the door. Co."
''l'or the last time, Miss Clifford
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

New Orleans. Oct. 17.-Fcvcr cases
rolled up rapidly yesterday. BY l
O'Clock there had been seventeen re-
ported. by o'clock there were thirty
six, and by o'clock there were forty
four, so that early in the evening the
prospects We're excellent that the day
would show the high-water mark. The
large number Of cases, however, did
not represent corresponding increase
in foci. The cases, as usual. We're con-
fined to no particular territory Of the
city, and the yellow flag was run up
in every direction. An excellent
feature of the situation. however, is
that recoveries and discharges Of pa
tients are numerous. This is the
fortieth day Of the fever and the total
number of recoveries exceeded the to-
tai number Of cases now under treat
ment, showing the success which local
physicians are meeting with in treat
ing the cases. The board of health re-
ports: New cases, 4S; deaths, 3: total
cases to date, ia: total deaths, 81; re-
covered, 351; under treatment, $3.50.
The weather bureau says that up to
the present October weather is about
on an average. Frost cannot reason
ably be expected inside of a month.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
n,t He silent On,

"Here's carpenter in st. Louis VINO
hasn't been able to sleep for twenty
five years. said the wife In futter
Of sympathy, with the paper IN her
hand.
let him take a Job by the day, ana
he'll catch up his arrears Of sleep IN a
week." growled the husband, as ne
fired pistol ut the ear Of the carpeh-
ter who was snoozing over the building
Of a he1l-house at so cents an hour
Commercial Advertiser.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Collar Buttons a Good PHI.

A Shclbina newspaper man bought
two pills and put them in his vest
pocket. He also bought a pearl collar
button and put it in the same pocket.
When it came time to take pill, he
just shut his eyes, opened his mouth
and gulped it down. He was relieved
Of his headache, and went on his way
rejoicing. Afterward, having use for
the collar button, he felt in his pocket,
and found two pills and no collar but,
ton.-Kansas City Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Mason. Are Excomnunicnted.

Nogales, Ariz., Oct. ia sensation
has been sprung in the adjacent State
Of Sonora, republic Of Mexico. by an
ecclesiastical edict from Archbishop
Lopez communicating all members
of the Masonic fraternity. Nearly all
Of the highest officials Of the state and
many of the most prominent citizens
are members of the Masonic order.
and at the same time many of them
are devout Catholics. What action
will be taken by the gentlemen affect
ed Is not yet determined.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
- v~,,, cure liver Ills, easy otako'
Hood S PlssS easy to operate. % cents.
Not Discouraged.

A dutfcr of Il sportsman went out
partridge shooting, accompanied by III
Irish keeper, who was good-natured
enough to make all kinds of excuses
for his patrons bad shots. At last tue
shooter. made reckless by ill-successs'
perceived Il covey of birds quietly feed.
ing on the other side Of the hedge, ana
resolved to have a slap ut them on the
ground. He fired, but, to his north
cation. they all flew away untouched.
"Hegorra. sor you made them lave
that, y."-Household Words.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
HOUSE sCORCHING.
Family Travels Across the Con
nent in a Sfdewheeler.

Family Travels Across the Conti-
nent in a Sidewheeler.
New York, Oct. I'm. E. A.. Laskey
has arrived at Morrisville, N. Y. on
his way to this city, travelling in a
house on wheels, drawn by horses.
He says he has come all the way from
Port Angeles, Wash. A cyclometer at
tached to a wheel gave the distance
covered as G,321 miles. The house is
occupied by man, wife and five chill
dren. two of whom were born on the
road. The rig and it's contents weigh
2,1OG pounds. The running gear is the
same as that of an ordinary wagon,
except that the high wheels are in
front. The family left Port Angeles
on March %, 1894. and has been on
the road ever since. The house was
battered and weather stained, but the
children look stout and healthy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Funny School District.

Topeka, Kan. Oct. 17.--State Super
inten,lent Strykcr has discovered re-
marlsabla plan for grabbing the state
school fund by residents Of sparsely
settled districts in Western Kansas.
w. Fl. Freeman is the only resident Of
school district in Logan county.
Every year his wife, his son and him
self elect themselves "a the three
members CT the school board. Then
they vote a six months term of school
at $40 month and employ Mr.. Free
mans daughter as teacher. Young
Freeman is her only pupil.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Left DeStitutc!

Not of worldly goods, but of all earthly
comfort, is the poor wretch tormented by
malaria. The fell scourge is, however.
shorn of its thong in advance by Hostel
ters Stomach Btters, its only sure pre-
ventve and remedy Dyspepsia, bilious
ness. constipation, rheumatism, nervous
ness and kidney complaints are also
among the bodily Affections which this
beneficent medicine overcomes with GER
tainty. Use it system atically.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

You will enjoy this publication much
better it you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford a most interesting study and
will put you in the way OF getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tisers are reliable: they send what they
advertise.