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The silver star., 1897-12-30
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LETTER.

WASHINGTON. Dec, "a, 1897.
"wobbliqg Willie'is again be-
ing applied to Mckinley as a nick
name BY members Of his own party.
The republicans who still call
themselves bimetallists haye about
decided that Mckinley must either
declare himself to BE- gold mona.
metallist or bimetallist; they are
fired OF having him eoddle them by
talking bimetallism and then allow
ing Secretary Gage to publicly an
f'ounce, without remonstrance. that
the administration was for any and
everything that was regarded as
likely to help perpetuate the single
gold standard. These men have
quieted their constituents by .ssur-
Ing them of McKinley's sincere
friendship for bimetallism, and his
desire to aid in its restoration when
the opportunity offered, and it was
from Mckinley himself that they
got the impressions upon which
those assurances were founded.
Now they have doubts, and will de-
mand that Mckinley settle them
once for all. m
Mckinley has been wobbling on
the civil service rules quite as badly
as upon finance, and he is likely to
find himself brought to book on
this subject soon after Congress re-
sumes business. Just before Con-
gress adjourned for the holidays,
Mckinley indicated. if he did not
actually make the promise. to some
Of the republicans who had been
taking an active part in the move
ment to secure anti.civil service
legislation, that heintended to issue
an executive order that would rev
move from the protection of the
civil service rules many Of the Of
fees that we've included in Cleve-
lands extensions of the rules. This
week. with Congress away, McKin.
icy told his Cabinet that he was in
cliued to stand pat on civil service
and that while, he might make some
changes he did not expect to make
any extensive notifications Of ex-
listing rules.
The joint sessions of the House
and Senate Indian Committees. the
object of which is to agree upon a
single bill covering all the legisla.
fion foF the Indian Territory and
fhe Ave tribes Of civilized Indians
that this Congress will be asked to
pass. have 70 far merely served to
show bow many divergent interests
there are iu this matter and how
difficult it will be to draw q bill that
will not be unjust to some Of these
interests.
The nomination Of Charles Page
Bryan to be minister to China, II
persisted In by Mckinley, may be
che cause Of q big fuss In the Sen.
ate. It has been represented to Nc
Kinley that the European grab game
which 10 now being played in China.
makes it imperative that the U. s.
minister to that country should be
. man Of wide diplomatic expert.
e.,ce, and that Bryan lacks that
qualification. 2 Such Senators as
Teller, Wolcott and Frye have an
nounced their intention to fight the
confirmation Of Bryan. II Mckinley
sends II to the seratsein spite ofthe
protests which have been made to
him.
The republican policy Of cutting
The silver star., 1897-12-30
How I
Found ALI.

Written for THE SILVER STAR.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

On Sunday next Presbyterian services
will be conducted by Rev. Thomas Dou-
gan in Langdon at II a. IN , Mclean s at
p. III.
NJ. W. Schneider this week adds his
name to the large list of Intelligent read
ers who peruse the pages Of the DEMO
Graf every week at Daniels.
Methodist services will be conducted
by Rev. Herrinton at thu following places:
Mr.. Radford's house at II a. IT,. Harvey
Centre, p. M, and Langdon 1870 p. m.
Before discharging the jury Tuesday
the defendants in criminal cases tried at
this term ;,nd found guilty We're called
up to receive sentence. In the case Of
Henry Jennings charged with resisting
arrest a fine OF $500. or $50 days in tin
county Jail was imposed, The liquor
cases from Olga, in which Saul Pion and
John Dease pied guilty of violating the
prohibition law the minimum sentence
OF 80 days in Jail and 5000 fine was i'm
posed.
One Minute is all the time necessary
to decide from personal experience that
One Minute Cough Cure does what in
name implies. H. D. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

The homes Of F. Paiem ent and w. H.
Conn were frightened by the advent of a
wee girl baby on Sunday and Monday OF
this week respectively
Our friend VIM. O'Rnillv, writes us a
a letter from FL Paso, telling OF the health
giving cline OF sunny. Mexico and the
lazness Of it's pious inhabitants.
Editor Tracy and wife returned to the
city yesterday. The former from a
sixty days stay amid the solons at
Bismarck and Mrs. Tracy from Omaha.
FoR SALE-A five-room cottage resi-
dence on Second street: in good repair
and will be sold at a bargain to the
right party. Apply to George Barlow,
Langdon, N. Oak. p
We have bought car load of barbed
wire and nails for spring delivery. They
will be sold at cash prices. A genui inc
bargain for spot cash. Look us up be-
fore you build, Elford Bros.
L. A. Weed, who has spent the winter
months in Langdon taking care Of the
interests OF the Plano Manufacturing Co.
was init1a ed into the mysteries of the
first degree work of the K. Of P. lodge
last week.
Among the returning Canadian excur-
sionists this week We're Peter Perius and
, Simon Schneider accompanied by two Of
, Oatarios fair daughters as their brides.
By an accidental stop over at Crookston
the husbands OF the ladies We're a day
later in reaching here than the rest Of
the party.
On Tuesday night OF this week Ed. ST.
Louis, who for many Years past has
farmed a section of the broad acres at
the foot OF the Pembina mountain, neal
Beaulieu, lost his house and farm build
ings by fire. 1t was first discovered in
the stable but spread until it reached the
house. The loss is total, including ell
OF his seed wheat and live stock. We
understand there was no insurance on
the loss, which in theaggregate amounts
to -, 500.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11
Death of Mrs. Mercer.

Death. the great harvester, has again
cast gloom over our city. This week
it is the Democrats painful duty to
chronicle the death of Mrs. F. E. b. Mer-
Ger, one OF Langdon's best known and
most beloved Christian gentlewomcn.
We feel it far beyondour power to fit-
tingly express the sorrow which DER
spread the community when it became
known shortly after noon on Tuesday
that Mrs. Mercer had passed peacefully
away. A noble woman and a beloved
wife has gone to the Great Beyond,-one
who as pioneer citizen here had won
; and earned the high esteem OF all,-for
the footsteps OF none in the daily path
way OF life were more praiseworthy than
those OF Mrs. Mercer-always presenting
to those around her the better and
brighter side Of life. Every citizen mourns
! with Mayor Mercer in the sad affection
which has bereaved him OF loving wife
and the community OF dear friend and
neighbor.
Maggie NJ. Hunt, the youngest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs r. B. Hunt, of Park
River, was born at the old homestead in
Ontario, December 22nd, 1868. and re-
moved to this state with her parents in
1880. Two years later she wasjoined in
wrdlock to Mayor Mercer, at that time a
resident OF Bathgate. Although com
pnratvely young in years she was vigor-
ous of intellect and an active worker in
church and social circles, having been an
ardent member OF the Methodist church
since early in life. Particularly in the
up-building of the welfare OF the NJ. L.
church of this city have her efforts been
dedicated OF late years and none but the
members and worshippers of that edifice
can realize the loss that has bpfalen the
entire congregation by her demise.'
To the husband and son who survive
her the blow falls the keen"st. but the
resignation OF The immediate family,
parents, sisters aud brothers is lesson
to all and fmught with meaning for the
neighborhood.
The burial takes place at Park River
today, the remains being accompanied
tn that place on the CT. Northern trail"
by Mayor Mercer and son, Willie as well
as several immediate friends OF the
family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11
Renew your subscription.

Renew your subscription.
Dr.. Mcqueen paid the city profess
sional visit yesterday.
Gunder Nelson spent the week here at
tending court in the capacity of bailiff.
AL. Currie has again resumed his posi-
ton as clerk with the First National
bank.
j. Kelland, who has been ill for two
weeks with typhoid fever is reported
much better.
P. McHugh suffered with another seige
OF the govt this week, but is about able
to get around again.
| Mrs. A. Plummer left last week fol- her
new home at Ostrander, Mimi, yester-
day-much to the regret Of her numerous
friends.
| Yves. Mahon and wife have now taken
up their residence on Fifth street in the
house formerly occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Mcconnell.
The Columbia cottage is to be re-
modelled and removed to Riverside Park
this summer and will be domciled by w.
Flumerielt and family.
Mrs. S. l. k,nhmstedt and family re-
turned home Sunday from Ontario where
they have been visiting with relatives
and friends the past three months.
| Professor Worthington opened his
musical and vocal classes On Wednesday
evening of last week al the school house
with All address on 1.-The Voice'-whence
it issues and how to use it. His remarks
were interspersed with sundry anecdotes
pertinent to the subject, such as the mu-
sic OF birds and insects. He dealt with
the physiology of the larynx and vocal
chords and gave various pointers as to
; department while singing a Id how to
produce the greatest amount pure tone
with proper economy OF lung power.
He als'. insisted on correct pronuncia-
ton of all words when singing, an error
often very noticeable in congregational
singing. His classes will in the future be
conducted at the school house on Tues
day and Friday afternoons Of each week
at half-past four o'clock. Young people
and adults invited to join at once. For
terms see advt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

Special Clearing Sale of our extra
Stock Of Ladies. Misses and Children's
Oioaks, Jackets and Capes at surprising
reductions.
Ladies Jackets made Of Heavy Black
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

Beaver, Stylish and warm Garment,
closing price 1856.
Ladies Jackets, latest styles of the
season made of Fancy Novelty Good.
Cheviots and Fur Beavers in black navy
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

To close out at Sl.5O per suit.
Meps Fur Coats special reduction to
close out our entire line of Racoon,
Wambat, Russian Buffalo and Dogskin
at less than wholesale prices.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

The best and largest assortment of
Mems and Boys clothing first-class
goods at extra low prices.
Boys Suits-A number of odd lots
comprising all sizes from 3 to IL years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

blue and light colors worth $8-10-l2.,
your choice IS.
Ladies' Capes:-A few choice ones
left-will be sold at a reduction Of so per
cent.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
Fresh bread and candy made
daily at G. w. Cody's, 1890 to
1925 Sd avenue. je5-tf
CORRECTION OF AN ERROR.

Chicago July 14.-To 'the Public: On
June 30, a news dispatch originating in
New Orleans was transmitted over the
wires of the Associal ed Press giving de-
tails; of the conviction of Louis Gallet for
robbing the Union National bank of that
city of 100000 by juggling the concerns
balances. The ften stated further thai
the discovery of the frauds led 20 the
closing of the bank. ard thar Gallet's
confederate committed suicide rather
than face the accusation of theft.
In transmission by wire the date line
was, changed by an OPERATORS error so
that the item appeared in the columns
of eastern newspapers under Louis
vile, Ky, date, and as a consequence re-
fectiorls were cast upon THE Union Ma
tional bank of Loliisvills as to its finan-
eial standing, etc.
1t goes wi,hout saying tah3t the Asso-
ciated Press never for q moment ca.ttsn-
pla ed reflection upon the good fame Of
the Union National bank of Louis Vile,
an institutions THAT is generally known 20
be sound to the core. Tll,' refore the AS
socis4ed Press considers +; its plain duty
to offer the. nj; clear justice in some de
gree for the fnsp high. In which it has
been placed. and Ito This end makes haste
to announce that the Union National
bank of Louisville, Ky. is in nowlse con-
nected with the New Orleans affair, and
that 1t rests today. az Ii always has. on
a soun.d nanci1l basis.
GSigped) MELVILLE e. STONE,
General Manager The Associated Press.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
STILL IN A TANGLE.
the Middle as Ever, With Poor
Prospects of an Agreement.

Washington, July 1.-THE conferees on
the tariff bill found themselves today APP
parently further apart than they were
at the beginning of the conference. There
was no immediate prospect of agreement
and more than one member sta ted that
the entanglement was such as might be
indefinitely prolonged. They state in d
very reserved manner that there are
numerous questions of dlffarerre, but
refuse to go into details even to other ssn-
ators and members. From all that can be
learned, however, there has been gem
eral recession from the partial agree
ment made on the more important ar
ticles urtil sugar, wool, hides, ETC., can
be definitely fixed.
Sugar is still the principal contention
The best reports represent the house
conferees, Speaker Reed behind them
as holding out for the house sugar sched-
ule without any change whatever, and
the senators are quite as determined not
to yield to any extent. The house cont
ferees Insist that this schedule must be
definitely fixed before other questions
shall be taken up.
One of the other question of secondary
Importance upon which sharp differ
ences have arisen is the senate amend
msnt for a stamp tax ON stock ard bonds.
The house opposes the amendment, but
the sena tors, while not welded TO it, in
sist upon it as necessary for revenue. The
house is also resisting strenuously for
20 per cent duty placed upon hidss ana
is at the same time persistently holdir s
out for a restoration of gunny bags, cot
ton ties etc, to the dutiable list.
A senator who talked with some of
the conferees, said: "They are in tenn
porary deadlock, and are tied up all along
the line" 1t looks as If the situa ton
might remain unchanged for a week"
While this appears to be a correct out
line of the situation today the prevail
ing imprs ssion is that a settlement of
one or two important schedules would
be speedily followed by complete adj
justment of other differences.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
Desk Fans $500. Warrior
Machine Works. Phone 9A2.
Go to East Lake tonight. See
Thrones wonderful dances.
IERSELY TOLD.

The cause of veal, nerves is impure blood.
Hoods Sarsaparilla puriiies the blood and
cures.
The reductions in every department of
J. l.. Chalifoux & Co.'S store have at
tracted crowds of saving purchasers.
It is reported that coat is being freely
moved at Brazeal and Brookside. The
output with free labor for Tuesday. as
per the Slcss ccmpanys books, shows
607 tons, as against 507 the day before.
T. G. King has knocked the price out
on Oxford Ties and Tan shoes. You will
save by looking his stock over before
buying shoes. Free shine daily. Take
T. c. I & r. r. checks at regular price
for shoes. Phone 922
Mr. Sam Jones, one Of the defendants
in the preliminary hearing of the death
CT Jim Thomas at Blossburg, and who
was acquitted, reported to the sheriff
yesterday that the negroes were rcceiv-
ing guns, and things were not lcolSi y
all right. Sheriff O'Brien informed Ia
Jones that no guns had been unloaded
for negroes at Blossburg and no need of
fear need be apprehended.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
A BUSY PLACE
What Was Seen on a Visit to the Car
Barn of the Birmingham Railway
and Electric Company

"Going to the barn." is the motorman's
cry nearly every night when some pas
senger boards his car when he is making
his last run for the night
''The barn was the old name given
the stables and shed for the mules and
cars of the old horse line. and it still
clings to the present well arranged shops
and ''round house of the electric sys-
tenn. State Herald reporter, in COM
pany with Superlnten dent McClary, made
a visit to "the barn" yesterday after
noon Electrical Engineer George Harris
was in charge and things locked more
like a young machine shop than even
barn" for the handsome motor cars
Mr.. Harris took special pains in explain
ing to the reporter the many intricate
workings of the electric system and the
constant work and care to keep the cars
in running order. Several hands are
constantly employed and every month
the motors are gone through and exam
ined and the weak parts replaced, wheth-
er or not any deficiency has appeared.
'''Ghey are like a. horse" remarked Mr..
Harris Some will kick off their shoes
every day, while others will wear them
to the thinness of pasteboald, and
strange as il may appear, this practice
is kept up month after month by the
same cans, despite care and attention
that may be given Them
Nh Harris Is a civil engineer by profess
sion, and surveyed large portion of the
lines now owned by the Birmingham
Railway ard Electric company, and
when the electric system was adopted
accepted his present position. and has
held it down as successfully as IL he had
taken lessons under Edison.
Several open cars are being renovated
and painted. and soon all of the closed
cars will be taken off to be put in condi-
ton for thu winter service.
Every attache of the Electric Railway
company is big hearted and accommo-
dating, hence the reason that this line is
so popular and so we'll patronized by the
public.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
THE TURF.
BRIGHTON RESULTS.

New York. July At was dull and
cherries at Brighton Beach today, and
the racing had little interest. Rain fell
in torrents. and turned the track into a
mud bath after it had dried out a little
from the rain of yesterday:
First race, one and one-sixteenth miles
-Esteco, ! L, 8. won; Declare. , to l, sec
ond; Ben Eder, 10 to 5, third. Time,
1:59 3-5.
Second race, five urlongs-Sande1s 4
to 8, won: Danforth. 5 to ]. second; Yam
kee Sam, 30 to l. third. Time. 1:061a
Third race, six furbngs-Harry Reed.
to 5, won; Premier, 4 to l. second; Set
Fast, 5 to l, third. Time, 119.
Fourth race. Distaff stakes, five fur
lonss-Juda, 8 T. /, won; Lalouett. to 4,
second; Colonial Dame, l to 1, third.
Time, 1:05l@
Fifth race. mile-Hanley. t. l. won;
Beaufort, to !, second; Rifle. to 2,
third. Time, 1:47%.
Sixth. race. six furlongs-Sueeessful 8
to l. won; Hi Daddy. 4 to !. second; Orion,
to l, third. Time 1:19.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
NO T ICE.
To Owners of Dogs:

To Owners of Dogs:
Section 40 of the city code says: ANY
dog found at large upon the streets al
lzys or parks of said city, without bear
ing check as evidence of having been
registered by the city clerk, shall be inn
pounded by the marshal and held in the
city pound for three 90 days. and il be-
fore thu expiration of this time he owner
or claimant of such dog does not come
forward and provide the registration
check and pay therefor the sum of wo
($2) dollars, also the sum of one SD dol
lor IS the cost of impounding. the mar
shall shall kill such dog. All owners Of
dogs, upon application to the city clerk,
may. upon payment of two ($2) dollars.
receive from that officer a license check.
which must be attached to the collar of
The dog The cost of impounding, when
paid by the owner of the dog, shall go to
the officer capturing and impounding the
dog. and no further expensa shall the
city incur in capturing and impounding
the dog"
Please take notice that on and after
July 10, his law will be enforced
w j. PEARCE, Mayor Pro. TEN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
g=;gsge 9=Rs@e
I SOCIETY'S DOMAINS.
- EssErss=Ra 4=R&@=Es=


The event in social circles. which axes
place at the resldene. of the brides. pa
rents Hon. and Mrs. Frank p. O'Brien,
Month Eighteenth street tonight at
o'clock, win DE the wedding OF Dr. ]. d.
3. Davis and Miss Margaret E. O'Brien.
The wedding will b9 a quiet home affair,
oaly rsla ives of the. contracting parties
being present. After the ceremony at
the residence a reception will be rendered
the happy couple at the Norris from $50
TO II O'clock. iThs newly welded couple
will make O. trip 10 Ashevile n. c. for
a season, the Pacific coast trip. previous
" msEioned, having been abandoned.
Mesdames NJ. NJ. Faunce and T. L.
Hewitt arrived from Mon gomery yes
terday to be present tonight al the we'd
Girg of the niece OF the former Miss Mar
garet e. O'Brien They are the guests
of Miss Ann Thesis, North Eighteenth
street.
The ladies of the Third Baptist church
are arranging for a barbecue at Fountain
Heights tomorrow, Friday for the bene-
Fl t of chat church TieksEs are beirg sold
for % cents, and already the canVasseis
are. assured -tha- they will have a good
crowd. Arrangements are being made to
make everybody. cid. young, middle-aged
and children. enjoy tn occasion. The
Regents of the White Shield have bought
forty tickets and chartered Electra"
the Electric railways handsome excur-
sion car, to carry out the children from
the Mercy Home This lberali y on the
part of this new and growing order will
long be remembered by many happy
hearts.
Mr.. NJ ]. O'Brien, Jr.. of Chattanooga.
is in the city 10 attend the Davis-O' Brien
wedding. which takes place tonight.
Miss Lizzie Blum, of the Hirsch Dry
Goods and Millinery company. left yes
terday for New York, and will combine
business with pleasure
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
Janitor and Assistant Janitor,
Birmingham, AIay July %.

The U. S. Civil Service Commission will
hold an examination, at Birmingham, Ala.
commencing at a. M, on July IS, to estab-
fish registers of eligibles for the positions
todian service in that city. The subjects
of the examination VIII be spelling, arith-
metic, letter-Writing, penmanship aad
copying from plain copy.
From the registers established as the re-
suit of this examination, certificates will
be made for filing vacancy Ia the posi-
ton of janitor, at $500 per anntiin. and
vacancy in the position of assistant janitor
at a salary of $500 per annum, in the force
of the custodian of the public building in
Birmingham. Ala.
Persons desiring to be examined should
apply 70 the secretary OF the board of ex-
amiriers al the ASast office IN Birriiing lam.
Ala, for application oanks, Forms 30i and
1894 and file their applications with the Civil
No applications will be accepted later .han
July %.
July 2. 1897. lax
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
WILL PROBE THE BEDS
To Ascertain sha Depths of the Deposit
OF Brown Ore Discovered
at Leeds.

The Sloss Iron and Steel company has
arranged to probe The red ore beds re-
Gently announced as located in Pine ard
Oak ridges. mar Leeds. lit is desired to
know the depth and exterlt OF the find.
An engine with a patent dril has been
sent to i.he ridge at Leeds, and the prob
ing will begin at once. ii is said by ex-
parts chat the ore is there in unlimited
quantities but the Sloss people want to
know as near the exact cxtens as posi-
BILE hence the work now about 70 begin.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-15
CAS- ORA
For Infants and Children.
The fac n
simiia ~ -----1~ Is On
Go to East Lake tonight. See
Thrones wonderful dances.
HOW CAN IT BE DONE?

Tt has BEN said in .olden times eat,
drink and be merry. A learned physc-
ian once said in a lecture that he could
practice with three different medicines,
calomel, QUINN and alcohol as no tine
ture could be preserved without alcohol,
and in certain cases stiInulants had to
be used He, like George Washington,
did not know of the life-giving and in
MIGRATING fluid, j. Martins 6-year-old
Rye, Whiskey that is being sold at the
surprisingly low price of rs cents per full
quart by VIM. Wise.