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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

When DR.. Atchison of Illinois re-
marked, in the Methodist church con-
gress at Pittsburg. a few days ago,
that sacred song in certain branches
OF his church had degenerated into a
caricature, he spoke truth which has
unfortunately been self-evident for sew
eral years. The trouble is that this
Sunday school music is machine made.
1t is ground out to meet a demand.
There are some exceptions, of course,
but thes= are few, too few. They are
GASES in dreary desert Of pure balder-
dash and rot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
SCHOOLS CLOSED.
Scarlet Fever Scare-Batheatc Elev.
vatOr to BE Rebuilt.

Scarlet Fever Scare-Bntheatc Elev-
vatOr to BE Rebuilt.
Bathgate, n. D.-The schools closed
much sooner than was intended on ac-
count of scarlet fever which prevails
near the city. There are no cases re-
ported in town yet. There are over
zoo scholars enrolled and the four
rooms are filled to overlooking. There
is strong talk of building an annex to
the main building and arranging it for
high school rooms.
The burned wheat and wood of the
Northwestern elevator that burned
down a short time ago is being cleared
away and Il new building will be erect
ed in the spring. The wheat was
shipped to the Twin Cities for feed.
There will be about $4,000 bushels of
wheat marketed here of the 1897 crop.
About 30 per cent Of the crop is mar
kGted
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
WINDOW pANES SHATTERED.
Accidental Explosion of Dynamite
Gauges Grent DnMnxc.

New York, Dec. 23.--An cight-ponnd
dynamite cartridge exploded in the
rear of the Arbuckle coffee building in
Brooklyn. Nearly 5000 pancs of
glass in the ncighborhood we're shat
tered, and that the explosion was not
attended by loss of life is remarkable.
The explosion was heard twenty
blocks away. The dynamite cartridge
was to have been used in blasting u
huge rock that obstructed an arteslan
well drilling. 1t had been placed in
an iron pipe. wrapped in paper, to
thaW out. John Gallagher, a work
man, was thrown fifteen feet in the
air. but escaped injury. The damage
Will not exceed $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
University NIatters

Grand Forks, N. D.--The usual holi,
day vacation Mt the North Dakota uni
versity commenced on Thursday.
There are 204 students already en-
rolled, and after the holiday vacation
it is expected this number will bc
largely increased. A military instruct
or is expected to be detailed for the
university early in the year to fill the
vacancy made by the return of Lieut.
Farnsworth to his regiment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

"a splendid contest from start to
finish! Four players hurt during the
camel" are the newspaper headlines
to the report of recent football game
The public attitude toward broken
heads and limbs, meanwhile, is that of
the father of Charles Fox, when the
boy said he was going to break a
watch, answered, well, if you must,
I suppose you must
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

The newly published biography of
Queen Victoria points out that within
the past fifteen years she has taken
singing lessons from Tosti and draw
ing from Leitch. Since the education
of so many private girls is finished"
at eighteen, perhaps it is only queens
who profit from instruction after the
age of sixty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
A SECOND AT GRAND FORKS.
An $4,000 Fire on the Heels of tn,
Recent Big One.

Recent Big One.
Grand Forks, N. D.-Fire broke out
in Benner & Beggs' dry goods store
and in an incredibly short time the
stock was almost a total loss, either
by fire or water. The location has al
ways been considered bad one for a
fire, as it is surrounded by frame and
brick veneer buildings. The fire
spread as if from an explosion. II. A.
Stone, jeweler, and NJ. Stanchtield
clothier occupied the adjoining store
and suffered considerable damage by
smoke and water. Benner e. Begys
loss will reach $4,000, With an insur-
ance of $4,000. The building is
owned by NJ. L. Mccormick, and is
one Of the oldest in the city. Damage
to that is not heavy. The fire depart
ment worked under difficulties, as
most Of the hose was frozen from the
recent big fire. Mr.. Benncr suff ared
several burns on the arm.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

1t was shrewd saying which the
Archbishop of Canterbury quoted in a
recent address to workingmen, of a
great French preacher who, two cen
turtles ago, told the court of France
that they might judge how little God
thought of riches by the sort of people
to whom He had given them"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
Mgr. COnnty's Anniyersnry.

Worcester, Mass. Dec. 23.-Rt. Rev.
Mgr. Thomas J. COnaty, the rector Of
the Catholic university ut Washington.
celebrated the twcnty-tifth annlver-
sary of his ordination to the priest
hood in Il quiet manner ut his old
home in this city,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
A Fellow Feeling.

Detroit Free Press: "Why do you per.
sist In looking at the moon and sighing?'
she asked while gently steering their
course toward the candy emporium.
pure sympathy" in an absent minded
way. 'It's on Its last quarter"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
Nothing seriou..

Golfers Weekly: Whats going on in
your house this morning. Tommy"
''Oh. it's just BERTHE. When he was
playing in the pantry he knocked the mo-
lasses jug off the shelf and the nurse is
combing mis- hair
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
Got Even.

New York Evening Journal: Biggs-I
played pojser with DR.. Skinner last night.
Boggs-Djd you beat him?
Bggs-I did at poker, but after the
game he presented bill for $50 IS for
each time had called him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

A naval expert declares that the only
method of insuring the efficiency Of
torpedo-boats is to keep them in har-
Dor. This is suggestive of the never
go-to-sea" counsel of a musical COM
position that need not be named. with
the promised result of the rulership of
the queens navy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
Arnl,s Jnxn RoynIt.I

London. Dee. IA special dispatch
from Vienna says the Arabs along the
Persian Gulf. notably Mt Basrah,
Kurnah and lei Kalif, have revOlted
and that troops are Oh their way there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
Warrington Talk.

The controller of the currency has
declared dividends in favor of the
creditors Of insolvent national banks
as follows: National Union Bank Of
Denver. Is per cent; First National
Bank of Fort Payne, Ala, 81 IL per
cent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
THE NEWS RESUME
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS,OF THE WORLD

Comprehensive Review OF tho
Important Happenings Of the
Past Week Culled From the Tel
eEraph Reports The Notable
Events at Home ana Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
Not Guaranteed.

Iom-"Hasnt Miss Bloom a beauti-
full complexion" Clara-"Yes. Rut
I'm afraid 1t won't wash"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26

of Berwick against proposed division
of said Berwick.
AGRICULTURE.
BY Mr.. Briggs of Auburn--Bill an act
to regulate the sale of agricultural
seeds: bill an act to amend section
of chapter 256 of the Public Laws OF
1893. relating to sale and analysis OF
commercial fertilizers: bill an act tt
regulate the sale and analysis of con.
centrated commercial feeding stuff.
CLAIMS.
BY Mr.. Bither of Linneus-Resolve in
favor of the town of Linneus.
YORK COUNTY DELEGATION.
BY Mr.. Hamilton of Biddeford-Re-
solve to authorize the county of York
to procure loan.
ORDERS.
On motion of nv. Williams of Au-
gusta.
ordered, That the committee on the
judiciary be directed to inquire what
If any, further amendments are neces-
sary to render more effective the pro-
visions of chapter 1913 of the Public
Laws of 1898, entitled AN act to pre-
NSlll incompetent DcISoIiS lIciii Noh
Quoting the business of apothecaries.
READ AND ASSIGNED.
An act to extend the charter of the
Maine Live Stock Insurance Company.
An act to repeal chapter SOB of the
Private ard Special Laws of 1928. to
regulate the taking of fish in Mario
.uagus river.
An act to amend section II of chap
ter pa of the Private and Special Laws
of 1919. relating to the Augusta mu-
nicipal court.
An act in addition to and to amend
chapter 634, Private and Special Laws
of 1893, as amended by chapter so, Pri-
vate and Special Laws of 1895; relating
to the Hampden and Winterport Elec
tic Railway and Light Company.
An act to amend an act establishing
a municipal court in the town of
Watervile.
PASSED TO Isl: ENGROSSED.
An act to amend the charter of the
Union Safe Deposit and Trust Com
pany.
Mr.. Fogler offered amendment A:
Amend section seven. recited in sec
ton one, by inserting after the word
capacities in the 18th line, the words.
unless the court or officer approving
said bond shall require it,.
The amendment was adopted and
the bill passed to be engroSSed as
amended.
An act to change the name of the
kittery and York Electric Railroad
Company.
On motion of Mr.. Winslow of Port
land,
Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26

scene was laid on the course OF Washing
marauders who were not. evidently.
began TO guy the knights OF the stick.
who retaliated by giving IN" offenders -
good shaking ~. The affair only lasted
a few minutes but was lively indeed
Waterville Mail. 1t now seems very
doubtful Ii a franchise for team in the
Maine Polo League can be secured for
Watcrville. Mr.. T.. g. Hamilton, who
was the principal mover in the plan. told
Il Mail representative. Friday, that Their"
was considerable opposition ON TN"
ground of making the league too large
and also of extending the territory Gov
cred. which would increase travelling eX
penses. 1t seems that the strongest feel
ing of opposition exists in Portland and
Augusta.
Lewiston sun: The latest acquisition
to the Lewiston polo team. Bottomley. AN
old New England League player put up
It strong game against Augusta. Satur-
day evening. and his work will bc
watched with interest tomorrow night
Lewiston has now Il larger number of
players on its salary list than any other
club. and the public is by it's attendance
showing an appreciation of this effort on
the p.rt of the management to secure ii
pennant aggregation. Some of the play
ers will have to go. but Just who cannot
be said Walton has secured an Offer
from Gardiner which he Is considering.
Should he accept. the Gardiner team
would be almost identical with the Old
Maiden team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26

the other children might make trouble
Mr.. Danforth said that he never
noticed that Mr.. Benefits mind was In
anyway impaired.
In the cross-examination which was
conducted by Mr.. Gillen, Mr.. Danforth
stated that he thought when he made
1.-The papers strong" they benefited
the CrOnkhites little. John II. Nc
Clellan, real estate owner at Show
hogan. also testified regarding Mr.,
BENEFITS mental condition. He had
never noticed but what he was perfect
~ able to transact business. -
DR.. Byron Porter of Newport, was
called by Mr.. Gillen. The doctor tes-
titled that he had known Mr.. Bennett
for nearly 40 years. He thought his
'mind was impaired in May, 1895, which
was about the time he gave his daugh-
ter the money, and stated that 1T had
been impaired on account of the old
gentleman having so many commissions
or fits.
The case will probably be finished.
Tuesday. Among the Skowhegan peo-
pie in town who are attending the case
are, f.. f. Danforth, T.. w. Gould. j.
II. Mcclellan. o. A. Priest. Mr.. and
Mrs. e. p. Niles, Miss Dora Goodwin.
Mr. and Mrs. f. w. Cronkhite, DR.. S.
y. Patten and Geo. w. Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26
Ex.QUEEN LILlUOkALANi
Calls at White House and Pays Respects to
President Cleveland.

Washington, Jan. 25.-EX-Queen
I.iiuokalani paid a personal visit to
President Cleveland today. The visit
was entirely informal. The greeting
between the President and the former
Queen was extremely cordial. They
talked about the death of Minister
Willis and the eXQueen spoke of him
III words of praise. Yes" answered
Mr.. Cleveland, he always filled what
ever official position he occupied with
credit to himself and his country
There was nothing said about the
restoration. but Liliuokalahi took oc-
casion to thank the President for his
withdrawal of the treaty of annexation
sent to the Senate by President Harri-
son, four years ago. The eX-Queen in
qured about Mrs. Cleveland's health
and was informed that she had gone
walking a few minutes before.
These things formed the bulk of the
conversation which was informal and
personal from beginning to end. The
call lasted about Il minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26
HOME SECRETS.
Augusta methsss Keep Them: but Win
Little Light There Need be None.

Did you know that forty per cent n,
the children Of the whole world b.v.
weak kidneys to a greater or less ex
tent? Mothers know it and there ia !.
very mistaken policy Of Saying moth
ing about IT. Sweet. clean, dry beds
should be and can be the resting Mac
ny night for our little ones. Some
mothers attribute II to. habit" II /.
not a habit at all. Why are these
children who have this habit" tbirstv
at bed time? Let us tell you. Veal
Kidneys become somewhat inhamed bv
the daily activity of the child and de-
mand something cooling. The result
Is the same, whether they drink or M,
wet beds. We write our school
teachers. asking them to always and
quickly permit Fred or Nellie to retire
Gu request. as their kidneys are weak
Let US set you right in this matter
Give such children one Doan's Kidney
Pill twice day, and as sure as You do
their kidneys quickly strengthen to a
full ability of retention. and swee,
rooms and beds. and undisturbed stud.
les at school will be the result, Their
weakened kidneys are nearly always
the result of some former sickness. and
as easily cured as any childish all
ment. Doan's Kidney Pills are pleas
ant for children to take, and perfectly
harmless. An example of the success
of Doan's Kidney Pills in this trouble
comes from Meriden, Conn. Mrs. VIM
Wood, who lives in that city. at 120
Colony St, says:-"My little boy of ten
years of age has always been troubled
with weakness of the kidneys, causing
him to wet the bed. So many mothers
punish their children for this. but I
knew he couldn't help it. / heard about
Doan's Kidney Pills curing inconti-
hence of urine in adults, and thought
they might help the little fellow. r
procured a box and their use produced
marked effect at once. 1t is very
seldom he does it now. I shall con-
tinue giving him Doan's Kidney Pills
until the kidneys are sound and strong.
1t is only out of gratitude that permit
publication. but the trouble is very
prevalent one. and most people from
modesty or diffidence do not speak Of
it. Physicians don't appear to be able
to cope with it. and / consider it a
mothers duty to tell others about it
when she has found a specific for this
terrible annoyance"
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by.
Foster-M ilburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the L. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26
TURKISH FINANCES.
Kaiser Understood to Have Consulted minister
Miguel-0iher Berlin News.

Berlin. Jan. 25.-The Kaiser is under
stood TO have consulted Minister MIGUEL
on the question of Turkish finances.
especially in the light of the recent re-
port of Sir Edgar Vincent. president of
the Imperial Ottoman Bank The re-
suit has confirmed the Kaiser in the
determination to support the Sultan in
his project of a council of finance COM
posed of Turks and Europeans appoint
ed by the Sultan himself, not as desired
by Lord Salisbury. under European
control. The conclusion of the Vim
cent report that Turkey will soon be
financially sound and prosperous under
even moderately good administration,
is now the official German conclusion
The kaisar appears still to rely on the
Sultan as geing DESTROYS to obtain an
honest and effective administration.
Immediate developments in the East
will tend to disprove generally the ac-
cepted notion that German interest in
and the influence upon Turkish mat
tiers are only of a miner character.
Upon this, that all important and'ini-
tial question of financial reform, the
Sultan. with the support of Germany.
will have his way. The Carmen policy.
adroitly passive regarding Armenia, has
been equally adroit on the leading
question before the Ambassadorial
conferences. One result of this agree
ment between the kaisar and Sultan
will be seen in increased concessions to
Greman subjects. who now hold con-
cessions for leading Anatonlian rail-
ways, supply officials that work them,
and get principal contracts for arms
and munitions.
Under-Secretary to the Turkish
finance ministry. Bertram Effendi. who
recently resigned rather than counte
nance the bogus budget. is likely to
Withdraw his resignation. Bertram
was sent from the Berlin treasury
nearly 16 years ago to recognize the
Turkish customs. Nominally he is
still Prussian official. holding the
rank of Steurrath councillor of taxes)
and has been told to remain at Con-
stantinople.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26
BASE BALL NOTES.

Lewiston Journal: George Wheeler
the Lewiston base ball pitcher, has had
a letter from Manager Stallings of the
Philadelphia team. notifying him when
to report. Philadelphia has several
pitchers on the reserved and signed list.
but we venture that Wheeler will pitch
TO the end of the chapter and keep com
ing every day.
Waterville Mail: There is every reason
to believe that rightly conducted State
base ball league would arouse IL good
deal more real interest among the pat
rons of the game in the Maine cities than
have the games in the New England
League. The rivalry between the teams
will be stronger. and ii is this spirit of
rivalry that lends interest to the games.
II a rigid agreement to keep down the
salaries can be made and adhered to.
there is no reason why Il well-selected
circuit should not furnish Il lot of fun
next summer and pay its way besides.
But there must be the best of manage
ment all around to make the plan sue
reSSflIl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Senator James y. George of Missis-
sippi is lying at the Garfield hospital
at Washington, critically i'll.
The extensive saw mills which supply
pulp for the Montague paper mills at
Megantic, Que, We're burned. Saturday.
Loss $4,000; insured for $4,000
The Northwestern Coal Co.. at Des
Moines. Iowa. failed. Saturday. as the
result of the war on coal prices that has
been costing the operators an immense
amount for month. 1t was attached by
the Maple Grove Coal Company on an
$4,000 claim. ..4
The remains of Hon. Albert l.. Willis.
minister to Hawaii. arrived at Louis
vile. Sunday night. accompanied by
Mrs. Willis and son. The casket was
taken to the residence of w. H. De-
laney, father of Mrs. Willis. The
funeral will take place. Tuesday.
The Edgemakers strike in the shoe fac
tory of Welch 4 Landregan at Lynn.
Mass. has been satisfactorily settled.
The firm has abolished the contract sys-
tenn which is a big victory for the men.
In addition to getting a job at regular
peice work prices. the operatives have
struck a blow at farming in Lynn snoe
factories that will! in a great measure sure
tend to do away with this unpopular s!s-
tenn entirely.
According to n decision rendered at ST.
Paul. Mimi. Saturday. a mans home
stead is a very indefinite sort of thing.
Chicago Bank asked for a receiver Tor
VIM. Ranholzer. a st. Paul brewer on y
note of 100000 it had against the on
Seven Corners Bank, which the Cnl.e9
States failed in 1885, Judge Bum denieu
the application and said: This cause
presents in a very forcible manner the IN
justice that may be worked by our nome,
stead law. The defendant is allowed W
al 1t, ssxsf
in the city of st. Paul, of great value, o.
cupied not only by his dwelling house;;
but by his fathers and by a brewery anu
buildings connected with it, a beer saI
den and a dancing parlor and used no.
only for residence purposes. but tor w
purpose of carrying on brewing Dus ,,r
ness. The statute and decisions OF . vus
supreme court seem to me to absolu.eS,
protect the defendant In his enJoymen. y.
the entire five acres. however ne "'''
elect to use his prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-26
LEWISTON. 6; GARDINER. S.
Home Team Loses One Goal on Fouls-A
Fine Game.

Gardiner. Jan. 25.--,Specian. The polo
teams of Lewiston and Gardiner met at
the Coliseum, this evening, the latter
team coming out victorious by the score
of 10 ). The Spindle city lads had no
cinch. however. the home team putting
up a great exhibition of the sport Jack
Leighton. who played center field on the
Portland ball team of the New England
League, later going to Springfield of the
Eastern League. refereed in a fair and
impartial manner 1t was the opinion OF
the audience that Lewiston played better
polo than the Gardiner boys at critical
stages. AT all events. IL was a grea,
game
The game opened by Jason securing the
first rush. but Warner Gagged the ball
for Lewiston in A. seconds.
After some minutes of play. one of the
prettiest goals ever made on polo sur
face. was executed by a pass by Jason to
MCGOWAN. MCGOWAN to Smith. who
spectators. II was all done in jiffy. and
was a good exhibition of science in the
game.
\ peculiar thing happened soon after
the second goal was made. The home
team by good passing had the bali very
near it's opponents goal. MCGOWAN was
in possession of the sphere. He drove
g;nt stop. Smith did likewise. the Lew
iston goal tend again keeping the ball
from entering the cage. The ball bound
eu hith, ana SlIlltn WITH MS ndnu puSncd
ii into the Lewiston cage. But Referee
Leighton detected the trick and called
foul on Smith.
In the second period. Doherty played
most remarkable game. Time and time
again did he stop hard drives. showing
very conclusively that he is as good a
halfback as there is in this league. Tar
rant Gagged the ball in minutes and "A
seconds. The next goal for Gardiner was
made by Doherty. he rushing down the
floor with the ball. pushing the same
with terrific force through Connelly's
legs into the cage. Tarrant made another
goal for the Lewistonians
In the third period another great goal
WIS made by the visitors. Fitzgerald
passed the bah to Warner. Warner to
Ttrflnt. who Gagged the sphere in Is sec
onds. Dohcrty passed to Jason, who
won the goal. Tarrant and Smith also
made goals in this period. and the game
was over
e Jason. formerly with the Augusta team,
played Il great game. as did Doherty.
The work of Tarrant was phenomenal.
he playing his position to the Queens
taste. Smith and Scanlon also did great
work: The Lineup: