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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
REPLY IN OCTOBER
WILL THEN ANSWER THE BIAlETAL-
Lie COMMISSION.
Senator Wolcott Receives n Reply
Which He Expresses n Fear That
the Government Ii Not In a Posi-
tiOn 10 Answer to, the Proposals
of the ENJOYS Of the United
States.

London. Aug. S.-The British gov ern-
ment has informed the American b.
metallic commission that it will prob
ably reply to the proposals of the COM
miSsiOners on behalf Of the United
States in October.
The commissioners have been await
ing in London since their conference
with the cabinet, and desiring to know
the exact position of England before
opening up negotiations with other
governments they wrote yesterday to
the cabinet inquiring when they might
expect decision.as they We're anxious
to arrange their future programme.
Senator Wolcott received n reply from
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach in the course
of which the chancellor expressed Il
fear that the British government was
not yet in position to reply to the
proposals of the ENJOYS of the United
States and the Frenc!, ambassador on
the question of an international agree
ment. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach said:
ut is due both to the Importance Of
the subject and the manner in which
1t has beer brought before the English
ministry by the representatives of the
two countries that these proposals
should be very carefully examined and
considered; and this process must he
somewhat prolonged, owing to the
time necessarily occupied in commune
eating with the government of India"
The chancellor of the exchequer adds
that he cannot say with certainty how
long these communications will take,
but he hopes the cabinet will be ready
to meet the ENJOYS again early in Octo-
Der.
While this postponement of Eng
lands decision delays the work, the
American ENJOYS do not consider it dis
couraging. On the contrary, they think
Great Britain's interest in the question
justifies them in expecting that the In
dian minis will be opened.
James Maudsley, secretary of the CO.
operative spinners, to-day forwarded
to Lord Salisbury q petition repre-
senting $50 labor organizations in all
the industries, urging Great Britain to
cooperate with other governments in
the movement now on foot to secure a
stable par exchange for gold and
silver.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Foreign Notes.

A special dispatch from Athens says
that the sultan has instructed Tewfk
Pasha to sign the Peace preliminaries.
The islands of Antigua, St. Kits
and Guadeloupe, of the Leeward
group, experienced a severe shock of
earthquake.
Maurice Grau, the manager of the
grand opera season at the COvent
Garden, London, has been engaged for
a further term of four years.
Dispatches from all over the Prov
ince Of Ontario tell Of great damage
and in some cases ruin wrought to
crops by the phenomenal rainfall.
Signor Nicolini, the husband of Adj
elina Patti, continues seriously ill. He
is at Craig-y-Nos-, suffering from can-
Ger Of the liver.
Henry Rochefort, duelist, journalist
and politician, has been condemned to
various terms Of imprisonment TWEEN
ty-four times, twice to life sentences.
John Redmond, the Parnellite lead
or, accompanied by Louis Stuyvesant
Chanler as star orator, is stumping
Ireland in the cause Of the Redmond
league.
President Faure is said to be the
greatest dandy in France. He is anx-
lous to institute special presidential
costume, but his colleagues do not
look upon the secheme with favor.
1t is said that Queen Victoria in
tends to confer an honorary grand
cross of the Order of the Bath on NJ.
Hanotaux. the French minister for
foreign affairs.
George J. Goschen, first lord Of the
admiralty, announced supplementary
naval estimate Of $2,5OO,OOO necessi
tated by rapid additions to foreign
navies. 1t is proposed to commence
the construction of four additional
very fast armored cruisers Of 1850
tons each, and several torpedo boats.
Three young women in Germany
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Personal Mention.

1t is expected that President McKin-
ley and Senator Hanna will visit SEN
ator Frye of cNa;ne. and enjoy the
fishing in the Rangley lake region this
summer.
Lillian Russell denies that she is
seeking a North Dakota divorce in
order to accumulate fresh husband.
She says she doesn't want to support
another.
Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford. United
States minister to Spain, has sailed for
the scene of his future duties. His
wife and daughter accompanied him,
the secretaries Of legations and some
relatives.
Nine. Lillian Nordica. the prima
donna. who has been seriously i'll in
London for several weeks, is conval-
escent. She asks the press to express
her gratitude to the large number who
have from time to time made inquiries
regarding her condition.
DR.. John Wilson Gibbs of New
York city announced his marriage, at
Meridian, Conn.,, to Mrs. Mary E. Sea-
ton. The bride is niece of Coils p.
Huntington. Her first husband ac-
quired fortune in California.
Mrs. Clara Fisher Maeder, the once
famous actress, now eighty-six years
old, has published her memoirs. She
went on the stage when six years old
and followed the profession continu-
ously for seventytwo years.
Mrs. Booker T. Washington, wife Of
the negro educator, not only teaches
in the institute at TuSkecee. but
helps many of the poorer class to put
II to daily practice the principles
taught there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
copnA1L,,p THE MUTTON.

A,rour & Swift Have Purchased
s.M. MlO Head Of sheep ON Western
Ranges.
Fort Benton. Mont., Aug. 81. W.
Sherlock, a we'll known mutton specu'
lator of La Fox. ILL.,, arrived from the
west to-day. He confirms the report
that Swift \ Armour. the great meat
packers, have gobbled up large por
ton of the mutton supplies on the
Western ranges. and are IN positioh
to practically control the market. INC
estimate of the number in their hands
is given at 100000 head. Swift n AZ
mour. he alleges, have had representa-
tives buying mutton for them in tex,
as, New Mexico, Utah. Washington ana
Oregon
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

Among the citizens who are worse
than worthless are the Cubans who
have been naturalized in the United
States for the purpose of using their
citizenship here as shield while plot
ting against the Spanish government
in Cuba. How many there are it is
impossible to know; but Spain is max
ing only reasonable request when she
asks the United States for an agree
ment that will prevent naturalization
for such purpose. No one who has
a keen sense of honor would seek the
armor of bad-faith American citizen
ship before exposing himself to dan
ger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
New Pensions.

Washington, Aug. S.-Northwestern
pensions have been granted as follows:
[innesota-Original: Umberto \.
Cady. Willmar. Additional: James H.
Hendricks, Wabasha.
North acknowledgements: William
Oscar Ward, Bismarck.
South Dakota-Reissue: William
CroLen, Red Fern.
Wisconsin-Original: Gotlicb Schnei-
der, Manitowoc; August Schopke, Clin-
tonville; William G. Schultz, Boscobel;
William Pye, Jr., Chetek. Increase:
Christopher Yoder, Knapp. Reissue:
Abraham Griffin, 1ronton. Widows:
Ann Kemp. Kaukauna; Mary Epper-
ter, Oshkosh.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
HELD FOR MURDER.

The Revolver Identified as BELONG
ing to Frank Arnold.
Waukon, Iowa. Aug. S.-About ten
days ago detective came here to i'll
vestisate the Duffy murder case. The
result is the arrest Of Frank Arnold OF
this city. He was taken into custody
at Omaha. to which place he had gone
from here in company with couple of
disreputable women about two weeks
ago. The revolver found near the
body, With one empty chamber, has
been identified as one that had been
pawned by Arnold in town and after
ward. before the murder, redeemed by
him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

The United Postal congress, which
recently finished it's work at Wash
ington accomplished something in the
way Of simplifying the postal transact
lions of the world: Following is an
official resume of the results Of the
work of the congress-: The principal
treaty which excludes the entry Of
Corea into the postal union; the dec
laration of the Orange Free state,
which failed to send delegate to
Washington, that it hoped soon to en-
ter the union; and the declaration Of
the Chinese empire, which was repre-
scented in the congress, that it will OBJ
serve the regulations of the union as
soon as the organization of it's service
permits. The intermediary transit
rates have been facilitated. and the
tariff diminished materially on grad
uated scale for the ensuing six years.
Uniform colors have been projected
for postage stamps. Postal cards un-
paid are subject to double tax; that
is, 4 cents in place Of the former tax,
which was 10 cents, the same as for un-
paid letters. Circulars produced on
machine (typewritten) in quantities of
twenty circulars, all Of the same char
acter, are admitted to the internation-
al mails at the same rates as printed
circulars. Samples Of merchandise
are admitted up to $50 grammes. OBJ
jects of natural history, animals, dried
plants, or preserved geological speci-
mems, are admitted as samples. The
question of the creation of a universal
postage stamp was brought up, and
the proposition was defeated on ac-
count of the difficulty which would &C.
cur in putting into practice that i'm
portant innovation, especially because
of the diversity of currency standards.
Special arrangements concerning pack
ages of declared values, postal orders,
books of identity, and subscriptions
to journals have been thoroughly re-
vised. This country is not actually
concerned in these arrangements.
They mostly affect the states of the
continent Of Europe. .--..----.... ....-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
The Rouds Raised S02e,O0O

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. S.-The state
board has settled the matter of rail-
road taxation by adding total Of
100000 to the valuation of roads in
the state for the purpose of taxation.
The increase is at the rate of q
straight assessment of $3.50 mile on
the franchise, something that has not
been considered before in the valua-
ton of the personal property of the
roads. There are 2,5O7 miles Of road
in the state and the total increase in
valuation is $685. 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
CQaualftea.

Mrs. ]. D. Mallory, wife Of the oys-
ter and fruit packer of Baltimore, was
thrown fro II her carriage and sus-
tanned injuries from which she will al
most certainly die.
Ten of the largest stores of Wharton,
Ont, We're burned. The fire was in
the heart of the business portion of the
town. before it was controlled with
great difficulty. The loss will be very
heavy.
Mrs. Annie Turke. living few
miles north Of Webster City, Iowa,
wandered away from home and for
thirty-six hours she was lying under a
wagon bridge over a small creek. She
is eighty years old, and when she fell
from the bridge her leg was broken.
She will die.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

One OF the worst things about whis-
ky drinking is that it catches 'em COM
ing and going" to use somewhat
slangy expression. In prosperous times
the tippler tipples because he thinks
he can afford it; in dull times he tries
to drown his dependency in drink. 1t
seems that the per capita consumption
of whisky in this country last year was
larger than in any twelvemonth within
the last quarter of century.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
wav.rly spccu,atcs n 1,t+,o

Waverly, Iowa, Aug. S.-Lee Taylor
and Eugene Peck Of this place have
started for the Klondyke. Taylor was
grub stalled" by number of Waiver
ly spectators, about twenty taking
shares at $25 per share. The company
is to receive half of the profits derived
from the claim Taylor will stake out.
Mr.. Peck is an old hand in the bust
ness, having been in Alaska before and
owning mine near Juneau.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
ONLY Tried tine

Sturgis, S. D., Aug. S.-Rev. Mr..
Pyle. pastor of the Methodist church
at this place, has had the "kid' base
ball nine arrested for playing a game
on the Sabbath. The players had their
trial ard demanded a separate hear
ing, each one before jury. The first
defendant was acquitted and the pas.
ter was taxed the costs, $3.50. But
one player was tried.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Extending the Long r,ircx

Tomah, Wis, Aug. S.-This city is
now the center of operations on the
long distance telephone line. Construc-
ton crews are at work in and out of
the city running west to st. Paul and
east to Chicago. The same company
intends to build a branch line from
here to La Crosse, Winona and other
Southern Minnesota towns, making
this junction point Of the two lines.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

Dean Goulburn, who recently died
in England, was once master of Rug
by. His discourses to the boys were
ornate. He talked to them one day
on the subject of schoolboy testing,
and remarked in his stately way: "Let
your pleasantly, my younger brethren,
resemble the coruscation of the sum-
mer lightning, lambert but innocuous.' -
Such English may seem high and lift
ed up, but better this mountainous
range of speech than the low and ma
lariOus land of slang.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
To Repeal the Law.

West Superior, Wis, Aug. 8. - The
statement is given out here on reliable
authority that there will be an attempt
made to repeal the new Wisconsin fire
and police law. A quiet canvass has
been made among legislators with this
end in view. The legislature conyenes
Aug. u. Mayor Starkweather and
others in different cities in the state
are behind the move.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
LyyCHlNG PREVENTED.
tut 1t Will Occur To-NiEht IL Ions
Ia Hnf Moved.

hut 1t Will Occur Tonight IL Ions
IL Not Moved.
iron Mountain. Mich. Aug. S.-Ihe
appeals of leading citizens prevented
a lynching ut Crystal Falls last night.
The miners employed in the surround
ing locations are now making threats
and well defined report is current to
the effect that they have formed an
organization and will invade the vii
lage tonight for the purpose OF iynch-
ing Bons, the murderer of Pearl Nor
rison. In the meantime it is expected
that the sheriff will remove the prison.
er to another county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

Sturgis, S. D.. Aug. S. - Manager
Wells, of the Sturgis Electric Light
and Railway company, has been mott
fed by the war department that the
application Of the company for right
Of way to build an electric motor line
upon the Fort Meade reservation has
been granted. The company has also
made application for a franchise to
light the post with electric lights, and
this will doubtless be also favorably
ccted upon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Tame Enough,

Tourist Tin Jersey, apprehensively)
How about the Jersey mosquitoes?
Don't you find them pretty vicious
creatures?
Jersey Native dndifferently)-Not Mt
all! Not at all! Why, they'll eat right
out Of your hand!-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
PalDably False.

II have been told" said she, as
they sat in shady corner of the
porch. that you have rather a grasp
ing disposition
"You don't believe it, do you?'
"Dear me, no. l have never seen
you exhibit the least sign Of catching
n."-Indianapolis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
More Scales Signed.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. S.-Two more
signed scales have been received Mt the
Amalgamated association headquar-
tiers. One was from Cornes & Son, op-
Grating rolling mill at Massillon, O.,
and the other from the Great Western
Tin Plate company Of Joliet, Ill. Presi-
dent Garland is pleased over the out
look and says all the union mill in this
country will likely be in operation be-
fore the end of next week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

It Is reassuring to learn from a To-
cal contemporary that Sculptor st.
Gaudens works quietly in his studio
in New York" Those loud, explosive,
boisterous sculp.ors never accomplish
much, anyway.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
No Deductions Made,

Washington, Aug. S.-The navy de-
partnent has directed 1.-THE prelimin-
airy acceptance Of the gunboats Wheel
ing and Marietta, built by the Union
Iron works at San Francisco. There
had been some discussion as to the
overweight, but the examinatino re-
'vealed that the additional weight was
a benefit, and added to the speed of
the boats, so no deductions We're made,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

We may add one of the principal cap.
italists of the Kansas City of Atchison
to the list of wealthy men who are
not above serving the public in a
humble capacity. He has accepted an
appointment as street commissioner
at a salary of forty-five dollars a
month, and it is safe to say that he
will earn his money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Better Than Gold.

Minor, N, d., Aug. S.-Sargent coun-
ty will be one vast field OF golden
grain for the next two or three weeks
Harvesting has just commenced. New
elevators are being built at Minor and
De Lamere, in this county, to helm
handle the large crops Of the northern
part of the county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
INTERESTING EXPERIMENT.
1T Will Be Unique in the Realm of
Science.

Science.
Chicago, Aug. Sat Rush Medical
college an experiment will be con-
Quoted that will prove unique in the
realm of science. In the presence of
q number of citizens, medical experts
and experts of the scientific world, a
human body will be subjected to a So
luton OF crude potash previously heat
ed to the boiling point. 1t is expected
by those who have carried on prelim-
mary experiments that inside of three
hours time the body will be entirely
consumed. The solution will easily
carry it away, and wher the last drop
has run from the receptacle the posi-
Dility of the murder of Mrs. Luettgert,
as the state conceives it was accom-
plished, will be demonstrated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
wAMsLEY GOES TO PRISON.

He Gets Three Years for the Murder
of Da-rnl.
Eermillion, S. D., Aug. S.-The jury
in the Wamsley murder case brought
in a verdict Of acquittal as to Anna
Wamsley and manslaughter in the sec
ond degree as to Marion Wamsley, her
husband. The court pronounced judg-
ment of three years at brad labor in
the penitentiary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Mckinley Accepts.

Buffalo, Aug. S.-Commander Con-
nell, Of Columbia post, G. A. R., of Chi
cago, who is in this city, has received
a letter from Private Secretary Porter
announcing the acceptance by Presl.
dent Mckinley Of an invitation to a
banquet to be rendered him by the
post in this city on Aug. "a.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
A SeriOns CHARGE.

Mitchell, S. D., Aug. S.-Ralph Ker.
shaw, who has been in the meat mar
kct business for number of yoorc
was arrested on the charge of hayinr
received stolen property. The crime
Is alleged to have been committed inst
winter, when two sheep We're stolen
from another butcher in the city and
de!lvered to Kersflaw during the night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Sure Thing.

'Is Sims man to be depended
upon?"
always. You can depend upon it
that he will get the best Of you If he
can."-DetrOit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

.'Why did we celebrate?" asks Den
yer editor. o, pshaw! What's the use
of being sorry about it now? Stick to
bromo settler and you'll pull through
all right.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

An illicit whisky still and nest Of
moonshiners have been discovered in
New York City. Perhaps this may
account for certain peculiarities re-
Gently observed In eastern journalism.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
PTTH OF THE NEWS
EVENTS Of THE PAST WEEK IN A
CONDENSED FORM. s.

A General Resume of the Most Inn
portaut News of the Week From
All Parts of the Globe, Boiled
Down and Arranged in Con-
venient Form for Rapid Pcrusal
By Busy People.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

The Bulgarian poet Constantinoff
has been assassinated. The Bulgarian
authorities gave orders for the assas-
sination of Takeff, and the miscreants
made mistake.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

Certain grim figures in recent re-
port ought to make the glamor of
stage-life less alluring. During the
and actresses applied for assistance
from the Actors Fund. Instead Of
fame and fortune, how many who go
on the stage attain only to bitter dis
appointment and much that is worse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Talking Measure.

Soxey-I see they are fitting up a
giant photograph to warn vessels Off
the coast, and it will be ten horse
power.
Knoxey-No, you mean ten woman
power.-Pittsburg News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Washington Talk.

The president has RENTED the fine
In the case of Addie B. Holland, SEN
fenced in Michigan, in November, '95.
to two years Imprisonment and $3.50
fine for embezzling postottice funds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

It turns out that DR.. S. Weir Mitch
ell is not dead, as was reported the
other day; but he is spending the sum-
mer in Philadelphia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Politically there is something in the
wind out in Kansas" remarks con-
temporary. o, let up on PETER.

Rev. John Jasper of Richmond, Va.
has just celebrated his Saith birthday,
firm in the faith that the "sun do
move"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12
Took Acid and Died

Sioux City, Iowa. Aug. 8. - Pan,
Young. Il carpenter, killed himself with
carbolic acid. "1'"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-08-12

which can show such extreme varia-
lions in the price at which it is held
as the Diamond mine near Helena,
Mont. It was sold last year to a
Scotch syndicate for $1,sOO,OOO. Fiji
teen years ago Richard Jockey of Hell
ena bought the mine for 80 cents. Mr..
Jockey did not make the difference
between these two sums. The proper
ty which he bought for 90 cents he
sold for $4,000 and thought he was
making good bargain.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-23
\ Bright f3gttie Prince.

Prince Oscar. the son Of tho empress of Germany, is q very bright, cheerful little fellow inst turned 8 years of age. He is passionaiely fond of all things re. lating to seafaring matters, and if his present bent may be taken as an indica- tion of what he eventually may become it is very probable that he may repre-. sent the children of the German emper. or in the navy He has magnificent collection of river craft of all kinds, from a rowing boat to q maE-o'.wa The wealthy subjects of the emperor get to know ell his ehildrens likes and purchase for them most expensive toys. which they ask permission to present
 Prince Oscar's collection of marine toys would be sufficient to stock good sized toyshop, and they present very pretty sight when they are all let loose on ore of the lakes adjoining the royal residence
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-04-23
For Sale

Ny residence on South Olive street. l 4 X dtf N. II. PARKER.