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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
MINNESOTA NEWS.
WORK of FInEBues.
WorkhousC and Foundry Mt Little
Falls Arc DESTROYED,

Workhoust and Foundry Mt Little
Falls Arc Destroyed.
Little Falls, Mimi, Special.-The
manufacturing district Of Little Falls
was visited by the most disastrous
fire in years early this morning. Fire
was discovered in the large building
of the Falls City Manufacturing COM
pany, which was formerly used as q
sash and door factory, bit since the
assignment, few years uyo, has been
used as O warehouse. A heavy wind
was blowing and attention was turned
toward saving surrounding buildings
The plant burned like finder and the
flames spread to the works Of the Lit
tie Falls Iron foundry, owned by John
Denis, and it was totally destroyed.
Some box cars OF tiis Northern Pacific
road, which were on side track,
were partially burned. The sash plant
was owned by Henry Beln. The loss
is $4,000; insurance about $1,000. The
Flour Mill company, which had stor-
age in the building, lost $500, partly
insured. Mayor Tanner, who had ma
chinery stored in the bulding, loses
5000; no insurance. The loss on the
iron works is $4,000; insured for $500.
The fire was the work of fire bugs,
but tile police nave no clue. Nearly
all Ares of late have been of incen-
diary origin in this district.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
DAKOTA PIONEERS.
Red River Valley Old Settlers' Assoc
citation in Grand Forks Sent. 20.

Red River Valley Old Settlers' Assoc
citation in Grand Forks Sept. 20.
Grand Forks, N. D., Special. - The
annual meeting of the Red River Val
ley Old Settlers association, which
vas to have been held in Grand Forks
in June, will be held here Sept. 20,
the first day Of the street fair. All set
tiers of the valley who were residents
prior to June 3d. 1879, are eligible to
membership and are cordially invited
to attend the meeting whether men,
hers Of the association or not. The
various members Of the executive
committee will undertake to entertain
all old settlers during the meeting,
and every effort will be made to have
IN interesting and enjoyable time to-
.;ether. The local committee will pro-
vide an entertaining programme, and
with "reminiscences of the early days,
renewal of early friendship, etc., the
pioneers should have a meeting that
will leave many pleasant memories.
All old settlers are wanted at the
meeting and are urged to attend.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
CUBANS REPULSED
DEFEATED IN AN ATTEMPT TO
ENTER SOCORRO. @
to the Spanish Story the
Insurgents Met With Considera.
BILE Loss In Killed and Wounded
Supplies Believed to Have Beeen
Landed by Filibustercrs Are Cap
tured by the spnniards-An In
surgent Leader Killed.

Havana, Sept. 26.-It is announced
from Spanish headquarters that dur
ing the night CT "Wednesday last a
number of insurgents attempted to
enter the town of Socorro, Province of
Santiago de Cuba, but were repulsed
with a loss of several men killed. The
Spanish commander of the town and
four soldiers were killed aud twenty
two wounded. The military COM
mander of Camp Florida, this prov
ince, has captured at Asciento del
Cato, an insurgent depot containing
eleven boxes Of cartridges and $50
pounds of dynamite, believed to have
been landed by filibustering expe-
ditiOn.
The Spanish authorities claim that a
son Of Calixto Garcia, the famous in
surgent general, was severely wound
ell in the attack on Fort BrenOsa, in
the district of Holguin, Province Of
Santiago de Cuba. The insurgent
leader, Salome Morojo, it is added, has
been killed in the Province of Mat
anZas.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
NORTH DAKOTA.
JAMEsTowN's HOT FAIR.
1t Opens Under Better Conditions
Than at Any Time.


1t Opens Under Better Conditions
Than at Any Time.
jamestown, N. d., Special. - The
fifth annual fair and exposition given
by the North Dakota association of
this city has been opened. The nsso-
citation has been Incorporated, made
stronger than ever before, and placed
on n permanent footing. The build
ings and grounds are entirely free
from debt and better placed and con-
structed than in any fairs held here.
The grounds are the finest in the state
and contain nearly sixty-tive acres,
and are located beside the James riv-
er. A new and unusually speedy
track has been built. The board of
directors have splendid nucleus, aud
other buildings and improvements will
be added yearly rs funds permit. The
premiums and purses offered are large
and are open to citizens of the state
only. There are 1000 cash prizes and
but 266 diplomas. The best produc-
tons Of stock and agriculture are ex-
pected. No pains have been spared in
the selection of superintendent for
the different departments, of which
there are twelve-horses, cattle, sheep,
swine, poultry and pet stock, farm,
dairy, textile fabrics, horticulture and
Horticulture, kitchen and pantry, do
nestle manufactures, fine arts and
speed. In the speed department $4,000
in purses are offered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Prosperity Thur.t ON Him.


Mitchell, s. D., speclal.-Last spring
Frank Graham couldn't sell his farm
near here for any price. This fall he
wouldn't dispose of it at the same
figure had he ever so many offers. In
June he was willing to accept SIS per
acre. He agreed to throw in the crop
and give the purchaser all the time lie
wanted to make the payments. But
he couldn't find a taker. Now he has
1000 bushels of wheat, LOO bushels
of oats, 5000 bushels of corn in the
field and still retains title to the farm.
He would not sell at 500 an acre with
out the crop. Most of the wheat
grades No. 2 and sells around "a cents.
Last year the same grade brought but
81 cents. The corn is well matured
and out Of danger of frost. The case
is one Of thousands throughout the
Northwest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
INSURGENTS CAN'T WIN.
So Says a United States Consul Jus
Returned From Cuba. -,

So Says n United States Consul just
Returned From Cuba. - g.
Chattanooga, Tenn, SEPT. 26.-Owen
McGarr, United States ccEsi1l at Glen
fuegos. Cuba, has arrived here. hav-
ing left Cuba Aug. %. AS to the con-
dition of affairs on the island the con-
sui does not agree with the Cuban
iunta in New York, but confirms Gen.
Weylers utterances in so far as his
experiences have gone. Cienfuegos Is
in the southwestern part of the Is
land, in the Province of Santa Clara,
where there has been no fighting, and
where everything is decidedly Span
iSh.
$50 far as I have been able to judge
Gen. Weyler's claim,' said Mr.. Nc
Carr, "that four provinces of the
western end of Cuba have been paci-
fed. is correct. 1 have seen no fight
ing, and SO far as my personal knowl-
edge goes, cannot say there are any
insurgents"
do you think the insurgents have
a fighting chance to win?' was asked.
Not the least unless the United
States decides to take hand in the
natter ~;
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
OTHER STATES.
CLEVER CON MEN.

They Secure Victims Even Though
Being Watched by the Police.
San Francisco, Special.-lwo Of the
sErewdest confidence operators in the
United States are now in this city.
and are under the surveillance Of
Chief of Police Lees and Capt. Be-
hens detectives. The men are hrss
known under the names of II. -.
Summerfield and "Chapie'' Moran. In
JuEe last they were arrested in Den
yer on a charge Of tapping the tele
graph wires. Notwithstanding the
close watch of the police "Char!e
Moran and his partner have duped
two prominent sporting men in this
city, one Of whom is closely cornaci-
ed with pugilistic matters in San
Francisco, and the other was promi-
nent in base ball and pool room mat
ters here. It Is believed they have Sc
cured no other victim. though it is
thought they have duped a few wo-
men out of small sums.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
IN GOO DsHAPE FINANCIALLY.
Sons of Hermann In Prosperous Con-
ditiOn.

Sons of Hermann In Prosperous Con-
ditiOn.
New Ulm, Mimi, Special.-The ma
tional grand lodge, Sons Of Hermann,
held two sessions yesterday. The
larger portion of the time was taken
up with reviewing the reports of the
grand officers. These showed that the
order exists in thirty-two states and
that there are 500 lodges, with men,
bership of 2O,5OS. These lodges have
money on hand amounting to $751;
255.52, and during the past four years
have paid p :. for sick benefits $780,
487.53; deah -nefits paid on policies
held by members amounted to $751;
O57.35, and on policies held by widows
Of members to $2,3SS.5O. The income
Of the national lodge during these
four years was $18,369.63, and ex-
renses -7.29. Reports from sis
ter lodges show eighty-nine lodges in
good standing, with membership Of
4,04O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Where Perch Are Plentiful.

jamestown, N. D., Special. - The
quantity and variety Of fish being
taken from the James river this fall
is phenomenal. For several years the
homely and despised bullhead was,
with the exception Of an occasional
pickerel, the only fish caught, but
within the last month or two large
numbers Of perch have been caught,
and pickerel are much more numer-
GUS than formerly. The perch are of
the lake variety and ere excellent eat
ing. AS an instance of their plentiful
ress, two men at La Moure recently
caught 1O2 in two hours.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Accidental Shooting.

Forman, N. D., Special Percy
Mullen, a young man of this place,
was accidentally shot by Miss Stella
Bingham, young lady employed in
the telephone central Office, while fool
ing with two revolvers of the ''did1 It.
know-it-was-loaded" kind, tie one in
the hands of Miss Bingham was &C.
cidentally discharged, the bullet pass
ing through the feshy part of Mr..
Mullen's leg below the hip, barely
missing the bone. The wound, al
though very painful, is not considered
serious.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
SOUTH DAKOTA.
SLOW WORK OF 1T.
Government: improvements ON the
Missouri Are Delayed.


Government: improvements ON the
Missouri Are Delayed.
yankton, s. D., Special.-The gov
eminent work on the Missouri river at
this point, which is now under way,
is progressing very slowly. The delay
is caused In getting the necessary ma
chinery here from Sioux City. The
heavy barges to be used are now be-
Ing hauled by the government steam
boat Pauline. One trip has been made,
bringing two barges, one Of which was
loaded with piling. The other is now
being loaded with willows up the
river. Thursday evening the Pauline
is expected TO arrive from it's down
river trip, this time bringing two
barges and pile driver. She will
make one more trip for the last Of the
barges.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30

Grand Forks, n. D.. Special. - The
Great Northern Railway assessment
in Grand Forks county for this year
aggregates $44S,O6O, and the Northern
Pacific Sill, 800; an aggregate Of SOD
42O. This is an increase Of $36,48j
from last years aggregate. The Great
Northern's assessment includes 5S
miles of main line, Mt an assessed val
uation of $3,75O per mile, 81 miles Of
branch lines at $3.50 per mile. and
% miles of siding at $3.50 per mile.
The Northern Pacific assessment in
cludes 33 10 miles at $3.50 per mile.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Rack to the Old Regime.

jamestown, N. D., Specialize new
Russell Miller Milling company has
been organized with E. P. Wells,
banker, of this city, president. John
Russell Of Valley City was elected vice
president and manager; r. H. Chap
man, of the company's mills here, sec
rotary and treasurer. All are promi-
nent in business circles in the two
cities. The board of directors con-
sists of Walter Miller Of this city and
Arthur Miller Of Duluth, besides the
officers previously mentioned. The
milling properties of the company are
here and in Valley City and are con-
sidered excellent paying properties.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Fatally Wounded Her Husband.

Butte, Mont, Special.-Mrs. James
Baptiste shot and fatally wounded
her husband, telegraph operator at
the M. & M. pool rooms, whore he was
employed. Baptiste recently left his
wife and took up with variety ac-
tress. Mrs. Baptiste brought suit for
divorce, but was not satisfied to let
the recreant husband off SO easily. Sine
walked into the pool rooms and, point
ing the revolver through window at
her husband, blazed away. The ball
passed through his body and struck
the backbone. She was arrested.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
The Forfeited Tax Law,

Duluth, Mimi, Special.-County
Auditor Holden is preparing to test
the forfeited tax law and will have
the action begun in time for the next
term of court. He will secure some
one who will offer to pay taxes under
the law and he will then refuse to ac-
cept the money. The party making
the tender will bring mandamus pro-
ceedings and Holden will then make
the defense that law is unconstitution-
al.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
A New Legal Point.

Fargo, N. d., Special. - Judge Pol
lock rendered an important decision
on new legal point brought up in the
insolvency matter Of Knudsoo Il Web
ster. Their attorneys claimed the
right Of exemption for the partnership.
and after elaborate arguments on both
sides, the court sustained them on the
proposition. The opposition contends
that the decision is erroneous, as the
constitution of the state empowers the
legislature to pass laws OH exemptions
for 'heads of families" only. The case
will be appealed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Long Swim for Beer.

San Francisco. May 26.-Two of the
sailors of the gunboat Wheeling at
tempted to swim ashore from their
ship. distance of over a mile, to get
a schooner of beer. They were picked
up by a boatman when they had COW
cred about half the distance and
brought to land. They then slacked
their thurst and quietly waited for an
opportunity to get back to their vessel.
They had been slowing coal and were
dry.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
d, ,th of a Well Known Character.

o. ,th Of a Well Known Ckaracter.
Owatonna. Mimi, Special-Charles
Ccsgrove, the proprietor for many
years of the railroad restaurant here,
is dead. He was well and favorably
known in this and other states.
New Bridge and better Pay.
Sandstone. Mimi, Specialize con-
tract for the construction of Il $1,000
wagon bridge to span Kettle river at
this point will be let in few days.
It will replace the one swept away by
the flood a year ago.-Lumbermen are
making preparations for an active
winter. Wages in the woods have
been advanced 40 per cent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
INCENDIAnY ORIGIN.

A Barn Fire mt Mountain Makes q
Loss of u Thousand Dollars.
Mountain, N. d., Special. - Last
evening the large barn known at the
ThorlacksCn barn was discovered to
be on fire, and despite the active eff
forts Of citizens, was soon q mass Of
smouldering ruins. The barn was q
very large one and burned like finder.
Fortunately the horses and cattle
were gotten out. A considerable
amount of grain was consumed as
we'll as harness and small farm ma
chinery. The total loss will foot up
to $1,000. 1t is supposed that the fire
was Of incendiary origin, but nothing
definite is known.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Wntonwan County's Fair.

st. James, Mimi, Special.-The
opening day of the Watonwan county
fair was success. Deer a thousand
exhibits were taken in. The display
of cattle was exceptionally fine. The
ten-miie relay bicycle race was won by
the Madelia Cycle club. Time. q
minutes. Wilson of Madelia rode a
half-mile unpaced in LOB. Green race,
mile heat, won by Doctor G. of Man.
kato. Time, 2:36. Half-mile run. won
by Belva Dean. Tine, 80. a large
crowd was in attendance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
An Unusual Death.

Wolcott, N. D., Special.-The other
evening Ole Jordheim rose from his
bed and dropped dead. He had ar
rived two days before from the Pa
cific coast, where he had spent some
months in search Of health, and was
in Wolcott with his brothers.. He
leaves relatives and many friends IL
this vicinity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30

Menomonie, Wis.,, Specialize
case of Bernardina Rudieer against
the Omaha Railway company for
damages for the death Of her husband,
caused by the explosion of an oil tank
at Hammond, Wis, in September,
1894, has had the attention Of the
court here for over week. The jury
brought in verdict for $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Jerauld County 'Phones.

Alpena, S. D., Special.-A telephone
and an independent telegraph line is
being put in ut this point to ccn:ssct
the county seat with railroad centers.
The result Of the threshings is dis
Wheat is not yielding
as much as expected. There will be
an immense crop of corn throughout
this part of the corn belt district.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Oncn for Entry Der, Is.

Chamberlain, S. D., Special.-On
Oct. % the land in the abandoned
Fort Randall military reservation will
be subject to homestead entry at the
land Office here. The reservation con-
tains 1OO,317 acres, 64,679 of which
lie in South Dakota. Between now and
the date Of opening the land will be
appraised and settlers will be required
to pay the appraised value.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
A AIurderous Trannl.

New Paynesville, Mimi, Special
At Lake Henry, small town about
ten miles from this place, John Ham
misch. farmer, lad his neck and
throat badly cut with huge bowie
knife in the hands of tramp. The
two men, with others were drinking
in saloon, where they had some hot
words. Hemmisch shortly after went
outside the building, when the tramp
attacked him with the knife.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Ale ged blind PIeeer.

Fargo, N. D., Specialize. D. Kin
near was arrested at Arthur on the
charge of running a blind pig. The
prisoner is the son of Deacon q. q.
Kinnear, leader in Fargo religious
circles and the brother of Miss Addie
Kinnear, who has gained considerable
prominence us lecturer for the state
w. G.. r. U,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Got Two Ycars.

Fargo. N. D., Special = Judge Pol
lock sentenced: Edgar w. Guy to two
years in the penitentiary on the
charge of forgery. Tie had raised a
$40 check to $17.1O. If Guy had
acted right the first time he was up
before the court the sentence might
have been less. He got fresh and the
court looked up his record. 1t seems
the prisoner had some other crooked
transactions to his credit. He came
here from Virginia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
The Sheriff Got Him.

Pierre, S. D., Special.-sheriff
Strayer has reached here from Chi
cago, bringing Frank McNutt, who is
wanted on charge of stealing horses
some time ago. McNutt has made a
record the past two years in lodging
and escaping from officers, and was
only secured by Strayer after severe
legal fight in Chicago and rushing him
out Of Illinois to escape habeas corpus
proceedings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Youthful Incendinrics.

London. Sept. GA dispatch from
Berlin says: The police have arrest
ed match-boy ten years old who
turns out to be member of a band Of
youthful incendiaries responsible for
the sensational and mysterious series
of house fires during the last two
years. The leader of the band is boy
fourteen wears old
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
NORTH dakota CROPS.
rThreshing Shows Wheat Running
Low Yield.

Low Yield.
Bismarck, N. D., Special.-The past
week has been generally favorable
for harvesting, and it is practically
finished, although there are some
fields of unusually late grain in scat
tered sections yet to cut, but it is not
probable that it will amount to any
thing and is Of no consequence. The
first frost of the season occurred on
the 10th and 18th, but as all crops
were out of danger at that time, no
damage was done them; but garden
vines were killed in nearly all parts
Of the state. Threshing is we'll under
way and considerable grain has been
marketed. The grade is generally low
ard the yield, so far as known, poor.
Corn will make fair crop in most
sections, and is now out Of danger.
Fall blowing is being done in many
sections. but the ground is so parched
and dry that it is very hard work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
R,chInnd,. Llght Yield,

Wahpeton. N. D.. Special. - The
wheat yield affords hope for only con-
tinually small averages. The first
prospect for Richland county as
threshing began was twelve bushel
average. Later it fell to ten bushels.
Now the sanguine cannot anticipate a
higher average than nine bushels for
the county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Lover With a Knife.

Little Falls, Mimi, Special.-Will-
lam Axel, Of the town Of Swanville,
was bound over to the grand jury on
q charge of assault in the second de-
gree, preferred by a young lady named
Lizzie Muller. Axel wanted the girl
to marry him, and upon her refusal, it
is charged, he drew a knife and
Threatened to kill her
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Au.trin Would Interfere.

London, Sept. 26.-The correspond
ent of the Daily Telegraph at Vienna
says: II learn from reliable source
that the Vienna cabinet would imne-
diately intervent in a conflict between
Spain and the United States. The
news of the ultimatum created excite
ment in political circles, and the uni
versal opinion was that such action
would be unjuStifable."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Murdered II School Girl.

Gas City. Ind. Sept. 2G.-Noah john
son. aged twenty-five, waylaid Tacy
Mang, aged sixteen, on her way to
school, and, slipping up behind her,
blew out her brains. They were low
ers and had had a quarrel. Johnson
fed with all speed to this city, ten
miles away, and surrendered to the
authorities. He was hurried to Marion
to Jail and mob started in pursuit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Grant County,. Fine Showing.

Milbank, s. D.. Special. - The ag-
gregate Of tax reduction here is 10
mills from last year. Besides lower
taxes the county has reduced it's in
debtedness $4,000 and built a new
court house the past year. The city
has paid off $1,000, and will pay 81, 900
more in January, besides expanding
more on it's streets than in any year
before.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30

Brainerd, Mimi, Special.-The Clin-
ton Bridge and Iron Works company
was awarded the contract for build
ing the entire superstructure and three
river piers Of the new wagon and foot
bridge across the Mississippi river
here for $19,995. The bridge is to be
built of steel, with tubular piers, and
the contract calls for completion by
Feb. Is. 1t will cost when completed
$4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Left a Blazing Trail.

Fort Benton, N. D., Special.-A re-
in the southern Sky. A falling meteor
left a long trail Of phosphorescence
that retained it's brilliancy for fully
thirty minutes, the streak Of light be-
ing dissolved by slight breeze.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Injured While ut Play.

Gilmore, Mimi, Special.-At Led
yard, Iowa, a town seven miles south
of this place, Howard Wolfe, the six
year-old son of William Wolfe, was
playing in car Of grain which was
standing on the side track. An engine
struck the car and the jar knocked the
little fellow onto the track and a
wheel ran over his leg above the knee.
He is so badly bruised that it is feared
he will die.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Ouencd the Comfy Fair.

Waseca. Mimi, Special.-Waseca
county's fair has opened under most
favorable conditions.-The new court
house was dedicated before large
crowd of people. Judge Buckham pre-
siding over the ceremonies and p. Nc
Govern of this city delivering the ded-
icutOrY address.