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Arizona republican., 1898-05-02
COAL IS SACRED.
The Spanish Fleet in the Atlantic
 Handicapped.

St. Johns. N. F., May 1.-Governor Sir Herbert Murray issued royal ga- Zette extraordinary last night. It contained the following proclamation, received from Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, imperial secretary of state for the colonies: "No coal shall be supplied to any belligerent ships ex- cept for the specific purpose of enab- ling them to proceed to their own
Arizona republican., 1898-05-02

country or to some other neutral des- tination with reference to which the supply of coal is given. Coal should not be supplied at all if there are reasonable grounds for supposing that it is in fact to be used for another purpose"
 The proclamation is regarded IS pre- venting the Spanish fleet from securing coal here for an attack on American coast cities.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-02
GLADSTONE's CONDITION.

London, May There is a slow advance in the local malady of MT. Gladstone and he has at timeS con- siderable pain, but has felt easier this afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-02
APAN'S PROCLAMATION.

London, May 4.-Japan has just is- sued a declaration of neutrality.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-02
CAUGHT A MERCHANT STEAMER

Madrid, May 1-Blanco cables that the American warships blockading Cienfuegos captured a Spanish mer- chant steamer. A colonel. surgeon, six officers and three nOn-commis- stoned officers were held as prisoners
 The civilian passengers were liberated.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-02
BASE BALL.

At Cincinnati Cincinnati, 5; Pitts burg, Il. At Chicago Chicago, 5; Louis
 vile, 3.
Arizona republican., 1898-05-02

bill might be delayed some time he may bring in a separate measure. There are also a number of confer ence reports to be disposed of.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Additional Local News.

The last of the wild geese are said to
have gone south for the winter.
Druggist George Draper spent Sunday
at his rural residence in Linden.
Jeweler Void is spending Thanksgiv-
ing at Hannah on one of his regular
business trips.
Alex. Cameron was in the city Friday
and substantially remembered the DEMO
Graf before leaving.
No change in the local wheat market
this week. The price for No. l Hard
still rules at So cents.
Mike Burns, the Oenabrock sport made
t1eeting call on the b'hoys while in the
city between trains Monday.
T. Boyd returned yesterday to his home
at Jamest )wn, having spent couple Of
weeks here visiting his sister, Mrs. w. j..
Birmingham.
VIM. LAWN returned Saturday from an
extended collection tour through the
western part of the county for the Lang
don Mercantile Co.
A union Thanksgivin service was
held at the M. E. church this morning.
The sermon was preached by Rev. L. H.
Robertson, the Baptist pastor.
Walhallas elevators are filled up and
the railroad is unable to furnish cars.
Consequently they have closed and farm
ers are hauling wheat to Bathgate and
Neche-as of yore.
Eli Fisher left Monday for his annual
winter trip to the sunny south to last
about five months. He will spend most
of the time in Colorado where he will
look up relatives at Boulder, COL, and
hardly expects to return here until next
April.
The Mordan, Man, hospital investi-
CATION, in which the doctors, nurses and
patients all appear to have had grievances
was concluded last week. A steno-
graphic report of over 1000 folios has
been submitted to the Royal Commission
appointed by the government to investi-
gate and their decision is hardly looked
for inside of SIX weeks
On Monday the decision of the land
office at Grand Forks in the contest case
of STANCE VS.. Mclaughlin was handed
down and gives back to Miss Isabella Nc
Laughlin her homestead. Il few miles
north of town. Messrs Iyuax e. Mclean
were the attorneys for the claimant. The
contestant, Daniel Stange's legal advisor
being Attorney Erickson. At the. time
the testimony was taken last June great
interest was manifested in the case.
Last spring in the month of March, be-
fore the annual tide of immigration, set
I'D, there W. re 161 vacant quarter sections
of government land in unorganized towns
159 and 16O, in range 81, in the extreme
southwestern corner of Cavalier county.
To-day only of those 16l vacant home
steads remain on the land office plats for
new settlers to locate, the balance having
been filed on during the summer Free
government land is equally as scarce
throughout the county and theupproach-
ing year Of 1899 will undoubtedly witness
the last homestead filing in Cavalier
county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Rev. Robertson took in the sights at
the end town yesterday.
Geo. Gardner was Intervening the
wheat buyers up the line yesterday
Harry Mckay, the Wales druggist, was
in the city Sunday calling OH friends.
Jas. S. Loynes returned yesterday
from brief business trip up the line to
Hannah.
Peter S. Schwartz, who does carpenter
work and run an hotel at Dresden. waaa
visitor Friday.
Co. Auditor Work donned his Sunday
best and went north to Hannah yester-
day to be present at the canadians
nuptials-and incidentally receive con-
gratulations on his reelection.
Much of the hail insurance written in
Cavalier county during the past season
was taken by tue Red River Valley COM
pany of Wahpeton. To those who held
risks and sustained loss, it may be inter
esting to learn that at meeting of the
officers and directors last week pay
ment of fifty per cent Of the seasons los
ses was ordered at once and as fast as
the collections can be made, the balance
of payments will be checked out. The
officers report that owing to bad weather
during harvest in the northern part of
the state, the collection of assessments
on members has been slow.
To-day a very interesting and pretty
wedding ccurs at the home of Hon. j.
H. Williamson, of Stilwell, where the
ceremony which unites the future of his
daughter, Miss Ethel Williamson, and
Mr.. Fred. DeLong, of Morden. Man, is
beng performed by Rev. Beer, the
Methodist minister of this city. The
bride has grown up from childhood in
this county and as member of one of
the oldest and be known families for
miles around has a host of friends who
tender their best wishes for her future
happiness. The young couples new home
will be across the line in Manitoba,
where the groom is successful aud we'll
to do yourg farmer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Samuel Boyd was visitor this week
and enjoys Langdon hospitality On the
nations day for giving thanks.
Two years ago today, North Dakotans
experienced the biggest blizzard this
country has ever seen. 1t was corker.
This forenoon at ten o'clock in the
Catholic church. the ceremono was per-
formed uniting Mr.. Joseph Steve and
Miss Mary Herricks in marriage.
A select dancing party to which
numerous invitations have been issued is
being held at the Donovan Hall tonight
by the society young people Of Langdon.
Attend the opening meeting of the
newly organized literary and debating
society at the school house on Saturday
evening. The public generally are in
vited.
Marriage licenses were granted on
Monday afternoon by Judge Dorval to
Mr. Fred Chalboneau and Miss Anabilis
Narcotic, both of Olga, also to Mr.. Frank
B. Coates and Miss Ida NJ. Myers.
Register of Deed, Rylance made the
rounds with the cigars bright and early
Monday morning. The majority of his
family being increased by the arrival, of
another boy on Sunday, is the only ex-
planation needed.
There's large number of dishes at the
Mcmillan building kindly loaned for use
at the Presbyterian dinner and supper
held there on Tuesday. The ladies who
had the affair in charge will be obliged if
the owners of came will call for them
as early as possible.
\ E. Llndstrom, brother of Receiver
Lindstrom, Of the Grand Forks land
Office, hailing from Oberon, n. d., paid
the city visit Saturday. 1t is under
stood the gentleman had in view the pur-
chase of the Republican plant, but no
deal had been closed at latest reports
Cure that Cough with Shloh's Cure.
The best Cough Cure. Relieves Group
promptly. One million bottles sold last
year. 10 doses for 25 cts. Sold by H.
D. Alert 4 Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Don't forget to give thanks to-day.
We 'uns are thankful for small things
this year
Tommy Burns came up from Milton
on Monday train for brief visit among
his many old friends.
The Catholics at Leroy, the parish of
Rev. Fr. Brindamour. are holding a
church fair this week.
Andrew Gibson, brother of Mrs. P.
Foshay, was a welcome visitor among
many Langdon friends II day or two this
week.
Saturday is the day on which Governor
Devine will determine whether pardon
should be granted the Wilson and Wat
son boys.
Veterinary J. N. Shepard was up the
line to Hannah the first of the week in
the interest of bis candidacy for the ap
pointment of state veterinarian.
Langdor's boys in blue of Co. E. have
deferred the holding of their Military
Ball until Washington's birthday
22nd, when they will be- on dress parade
| in their new uniforms.
| Post Office Inspector Smith was here
Friday and checked over the various de-
paftments of Postmaster McHugh's
stamp mill. It took him but short
time to discover that everything was o. k.
FoUNr-In the vicinity of Lyle school
house quantity of bedding. Owner
can have same upon proving ownership
of property and paying costs of this
notice by applying to j. H. William
SOD, of Stilwell.
Cavalier county towns and their best
people have been given prominence in
the columns of the Grand Forks Plain
dealer the past week. Barring a few
typographical errors it was all right.
though somewhat on the hand-me-down
order.
Lord Charles Herder Pearson, of Eng.
land, was among the distinguished visi
tors, here, yesterday. During his stay
in this country his favoritA pastime is in
collecting tor James Thompson,
Cavalier machinery dealer. Lord Pear
son will return to England in about
month. h.-Osnabrock Cycle.
Wm. Henderson, farmer from the
vicinity of Bac, was brought in Tuesday
upon complaint laid by Mooney & Nc
Hugh and J. McPhail charging defendant
with disposing ofmortgaged property. The
case was heard by Justice Barcelo and
Henderson was remanded over to district
court, bonds in the sum of $500 being re-
quired. Up to yesterday afternoon the
defendent had been unable to secure the
required amount and in consequence re-
mains a guest of Sheriff McGauvran in
the baseme Mt of the court house. In the
vestigating other deals of Henderson's
and the results to date show that through
his peculiar business methods William
Russell, of this city will lose team while
the ownership of considerable other pro-
perty is very much mixed and may re-
suit in further expensive litigation.
Where credit business is as necessary as
it is in Cavalier county it is regretted
that the confidence of our business men
should be shaken by any breach of bust
ness methods on the part Of any debtor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Ladies, Take the Best. Ii you are
troubled with constipation, Sallow Skin,
and Tired Feeling, take Karl's Glover
Tea, it is pleasant to take. Sold by H
d. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

The sooner a cough or cold is cured
without harm to the sufferer the better.
Lingering colds are dangerous. Hack
ing cough is distressing. One Minute
Cough Cure quickly cures it. Why suffer
when such a cough cure is within reach?
1t is pleasant to the taste. For sale by
H. d. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Many q household saddened by death
because OF the failure to keep on hand a
safe and Absolutely certain cure for Group
such as One Minute Cough Cure. See
that your little ones are protected
against emergency. H. D. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Get your legal blanks at this office.

Soothing, healing, cleansing, De Witt's
Witch Hazel Salve is the implacable
enemy OF sores, burns and wounds. 1t
never fails to cure Piles. You may rely
upon it. II. D. Alert l. Co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11

Bay City-Judge Maxwell will call
another grand jury at the opening of
the March term of the circuit court.
This jury will investigate certain mat
tiers which the judge will call to their
attention. His honor has been doing a
little Investigating on his own hook re-
Gently and has come to the conclusion
that there are certain abuses in the
county which should be regulated.
Therefore he will impress upon the jury
the necessity for vigorous action, and
the jury will be expected to act accord
ingly.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11

Grand Rapids.-The school savings
bank system was introduced in the pub b.
lie schools here in 1894, and since then
there has been over 5000 children pat
rons OF the system. The number of de-
positors now is over 5000, and the
amount they have on deposit aggregates
about $4,000, in sums ranging from
90 cents to as many dollars. Each
school room is supplied with stamps OF
one cent denomination and these stamps
are sold to the children, who paste them
on cards supplied for the purpose.
When card is filled it represents so
cents. and it is then taken to the bank
for deposit and deposit book is issued.
The children keep tn ir own cards and
bank books, and although there are over
5000 of them out it is rarely that any
are lost The children take much in
terest IN the system, and in many in
stances 1t is apparent that their parents
are interested, and turn INTO them the
spare pennies which would otherwise be
spent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11
STATE NEWS.

Bay City, March 6.-Henry Book, OF
PincOnning, WAS taken i'll last Wednes.
day noon and died four hours later. A
physician was called and he had his
suspicious aroused by bruises on the
head of the dead mau. lie reported Ia
Justice Bingham, and the latter began
an yestigatiOn which resulted in his
coming to this city last night and lay
ing the matter before Assistant Prose-
cutting Attorney Orr. An examination
was made of the body, resulting IN the
discovery of four bruises. one on the
forehead, another on tie back Of the
head, and one back Of each ear. The
party returned To the city, bringing
with them Charles Book, son of the de-
ceased, who will be held pending an
and the finding OF the
jury.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11

Bay City--Annie Fogelsanger had
Henry Foucher arrested a week ago.
charging that he was the cause of her
trouble. Thursday he became tired OF
prison life and signitied desire TO
marry the girl. This was communicated
to Annie, who walked 10 miles from
her home in Fraser township to this
city. The ceremony was performed at
the county jail, and the happy bride and
groom left presumably to walk back to
Fraser township, where Foucher also
resides.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11
North Wheeler.

Elder Clark preached at the church
Sunday night 10 "a full house.
A. G WANT m ode a trip to st. Louis
Monday.
Several new cases of measles are re-
ported
Miss Flora Roo. is not getting along
very well from the effects of the
measles.
Nj ID Bechtel, of Coleman, formerly
of this place, was in town last week.
The roads are nearly impossible. TOO
much mud and then too much snow.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11
Sunday Disturbances.

Every one was sorry for those people
in church last Sunday, who were suffer-
ing with a distressing cough. A full
dose of Downs Elixir IN going to bed
at night and small doses during the
day will cure the most persistent cough.
Whenever there is tickling sensation
in the throat take few drops of the
Elixir on the tongue and let it run
slowly down the throat and immediate
relief will be the result. We guarantee
it to cure any cough, cold Group or lung
trouble or money refunded.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11
COUNTY, NEWS.
Forest hiII.
Goo late for last week


(Too late for last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Hall of Palo. visited
their daughter, Mrs. r. w. Griffin Thu.
week.
Maggie Randolph and Lee Whiting
ere entertaining the measles.
George Huffman, who has been very
sick for some time. is no better. His
son Bert, returned to his work at Grand
Rapids last Friday night.
Mason Wood left here today for Min
nesota to look for timber with view
OF moving the mill there.
Revival meetings still continue with
good deal Of interest. Eleven have
already come out aud more are expect
ed.
The h. o. T. Ms. gave banquet
"Wednesday night in honor of St. Louis
tent.
Great interest is still manifested in
the revival at the Christian church.
The right hand Of fellowship was OK
tended to y last Lords day in a most
beautiful and impressive manner by all
the members of the church who were
present.
A large number of X. 0. T. M. from
81 LOU, aiso a few from Alma and
E.weIl attcndcd The initiation at Forest
HI aa "Wednesday evening q last
week Ihc L. o. i. NJ. served one oil
lho-- q. can't supp.rs for which they
are famous. Special thanks are due
Lady Emma Barton. VINO furnished
bouquet of dollhouse flowers for each
cover ut the guests table.
Miss Margaret Evans, who has been
spending the winter with her aunt. Mrs. |
Hattie Vanderbeck, returned to her
home near Lansing the first of the week
Lee Whiting is out again after Sc
we're attack of measles.
Several sleigh loads from st. Louis,
Pleasant Ridge and Shepherd attended
the meetings here last week. Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Vanderbeck, of Alma, were
also present.
The Farmers club met with Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ IL. Udelle the first Thursday
IN the month. The next meeting will
be at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Henry.
Miss Gertie Udelle spent last Friday
and Saturday in Alma.
Elder Spayd preached at Pleasant
Ridge again last Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11
Shepherd.

John Struble is improving and will
soon be able to be out.
Miss Hattie Bigelow is now in Detroit
studying the latest fashions. Miss Nora
Bent expects to 90 this week.
}. c. Hardgrove, wealthy farmer
living northeast of town, lost his fine
farm residence last Thursday. Defec-
live flue, little insurance.
If yon want anything in the animal
line mounted call on Ed Clark. He
can DO it well.
Don't forget TO register Saturday.
Mss Minnie Tingley, of Riverdale,
has been visiting friends in the village,
as has Miss Merte Williams, of Vesta-
burg.
The measles continue undated.
Mrs. II. o. Barnard entertained the
"A division of the l. A. 5. last Wed.
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. A. Bahlke were in
ST. LOUIS last Saturday.
John Kinsella, of Norfolk, Va. is
visiting friends in the vicinity of town.
Not many attended Faust at Mt.
Pleasant The condition of the roads
hardly permitting.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11

Don't bolt your food, it irritatcs your
stomach Choose digestibe food and
chew it, Indigestion is dangerous sick
ness. Proper care prevents it. That is
he long and short OF indigestion. Now
the question is; Uaye you got indigestion?
Yes, If you have pain or discomfort after
eating, headache, dizziness, nausea, otfen-
slve breath, heartburn, languor, weak.
ness, fever, jaundice, iatulence, loss of
appetite, irrtability. constipation, etc
Yes, you have indigestion. To cure it.
take Shaker Digestive Cordial. The
medicinal herbs and plants of which
Shaker Digestive Cordial is composed;
help to digest the food in your stomach
help to strengthen your stomach. When
your stomach is strong, care will keep
II 80. Shaker Digestive Cordial is + or
sale by uruggis t, price 10 cents to s1.OO
per bottle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11
4 LONG FELT WANT.
ItIssuppred in this Vicinity at Least

- 10 S1Pp''Ou III Ih'S Nlcin'Iy at Least
1t is hard to always be pleasant.
Good natured people a'c often irritable.
II YOU Knew the reason you would LOT
| be surprised.
Ever have The Itching Piles.
Not sick enough 10 20 TO bed or not
wei enough 10 0e content
Nothing Will annoy YOU 20.
Inc constant itching sensation
Hard To tear, harder To- get relief.
Keeps you awakc nights
Spoils your tempcr-near Y drives
you crazy
Isn't relief and cares a long felt want?
i l. to be had lOr everyone IN Doan
Ontmcnt
Doan't Ointment never fails TO cure
Itching Piles, Eczema, or any uching OF
the skin.
Here is p.oof Of it at the testimony of
au Ann ArbOr citZrn:
Mr &. G Church, Of 520 South ;th
street, Ann Arbor, now retired from the
active duties OF life, says: Il have nom
hesitation IN recommending Doan's ONT.
ment. To anyone reqnirlng healing and
soothing preparatlon.l 1T viii prove lnvalu
able. | suffered for years from itching
hemorrhoids and though tried everything
could hear of and used remedies pre-
scribed by scores Of friends was unable
to obtain permanent relief until my at
tentiOn was called To DOans Ointment.
| was somewhat surprised after the second
application 10 notice what a different
effect it had from anything had hitherto
used Encouraged | used 1t strictly accord
ing to directions and In a SURPRISINGLY
short length OF time when you take into
accounting number of years was afflicted
the irritation ceased and the inflammation
was allayed. When Doan's Ointment
cured me it will cure others" Doans
ointment for sale by all dealers. Price
80 cents. Mailed by Foster-Milburn
Co, Buffalo, n. Y fole agents for the
U. s. Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11

Bay City, March 6.-Postmaster Nc
Cloy has filed his official bond with the
department and is ready to take posses
sion of the office as soon as the present
incumbent retires, which will be March
10. Mr.. McCloy has appointed Clark
Bonnette deputy. He will have the APP
pointment of money order, stamp and
delivery clerks, the rest of the employees
being in the civil service lists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11

wearisone and even painful TO the woman
who feels IN every fiber of her body that she
is Ill the relentless grasp of ill-health, and
Is playing with death for an opponent
thousands of women feel this, but are ig-
norant of the real cause of their trouble
The family doctor, when called in, Looks
wise and says stomach trouble, nerve
trouble or heart trouble. when the real
trouble is weakness, disease or derange.
nent of the feminine child begetting or
ganism.
There is a sure, safe and speedy cure for
all troubles Of this character Ii is DR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription II does
away with all embarrassing examinations
and local treatment from which modest wo-
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for wfehood and motherhood. II banishes
the usual discomforts of the period of sus-
pense and makes baby's advent easy and
almost painless. Ii is marvellous medi.
cine for women. Thousands have testified
to this. Honest druggists will not try to
induce you to take an inferior substitute.
feel as well and strong as I ever did"
writes Mrs Jennie Warren, OF Clifton Graham
Co, Arizona With your kind and good adj
vice, and Or Pterces Golden Medical Discovery
ana his Favorite Prescription | have been en-
trely cured. Gentlemen thank YOU thousa nd
times. think that II every person who is sick in
any way will write TO YOU for advice and will take
your medicines according TO directions, no other
doctors services will be needed "
If you want a 81 so doctor book, in paper
covers, FREE, send 2I one-cent stamps. TO
cover cost Of mailing only, for Dr. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser For
French cloth binding, send ten cents extra.
Address, DR.. K. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11
Eretful as usnnI.

When the frightful dynamite explo-
sion at Romeo shook the eatth and all
tie buildings within 80 miles trembled
to their foundations, the sleeping COM
mater rolled over in his Auburn nar,,
bed.
How many times" he mumbled,
do you think you re entitled to collect
passenger fare OH your old milk
train? You punched my ticket half AN
tour ago l"-Chlcago Tribuna
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1898-03-11

The latest reliable statistics are said
20 show that Russia has now i'm Europe
about 30, 0o0 miles Of navigable rivers
and canals, that is 10 say, G,0C0 miles
more than all the rest Of Europe, and
that her river fotilla using these wa
terways Is quite double that Of Ger
many and Austria combined, and en-
abled her 20 carry during the last six
months 10000, 600 tons more goods by
water than by rail