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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Atlanta. Ga, Dec. 1G.-PreSidcnt Nc
kinlcy made memorable the first day
OF the Atlanta peace jubilee by Il nota-
bic utterance il. his speech before the
joint session of the Georgia legislature
yesterday afternoon. His reception by
the general assembly was warm and
hearty and his speech was pulictured
with frequent outbursts of cheering.
1t is admitted on all sizes that the adj
dress marked an epoch ia history and
is now on every lip. Upc>1 the presi-
dents arrival at the capitol he was
greeted with fjaii artillery salute and
was at once es@"rted to Gov. Chand-
ler's office. T.!ere was a short in
formal reception there. Upon it's con-
clusion the president, followed by
members Of the cabinet was conduct
ed to the assembly chamber where he
occupied the speakers chair, with Gov.
Chandler on his right The speaker
raped for silence and introduced the
president to the audience after con-
graduating the State Of Georgia upon
the presence of their distinguished
guest. AS the president rose
The Audience Applnuded.
During the course CT BIS speech Mr..
Mckinley referred c:ten ID his notes
and constantly paused for the cheers
to stop. A scene Of intense enthusi-
asm followed when, amid impressive
silence these words fell from the lips
Of the president: Every soldiers
grave made during the unfortunate
Civil War is a tribute to american
valor: And, while, when tE,ns:, graves
were made, we differed widely about
the future of the government. those
differences were long ago settled by
the arbitrament of arms-aEG tie time
has now come in the evolution O; senti-
ment and feeling under the providence
of God when in the spirit of fraternity
we should share with you in the care
of the graves of the Confederate sol
liers."
A wild cheer Went up from cv:ry
throat in the typical So1rnern aidi-
ence, q cheer that ecll1e1 ard re-
echoed through the cll.uibcr until it
was taken up by the crowds outside.
Old men who fought for Ire South rose
in their seats ana waved their hats.
OF all the many conciliatory speeches
which have been made since Grant
said ...
"Let There BE Peace
nothing has more deeply stirred a
Southern audience than the simple
words Of President Mckinley. No
sooner had President Mckinley con-
cluded than there were loud cries for
Wheeler, and when the little man got
up, his head scarcely higher than the
speakers desk, the audience once more
gave vent to wild enthusiasm. Gen.
Wheeler's speech was frequently inter
rupted by the enthusiastic applause of
the audience. Generals Lawton and
Young spoke briefly. The assembly
was then dissolved.
The president held private recep-
ton in the senate, and afterwar"' a
public reception on the steps Of The
rotunda. Then hundreds % South arn-
ers crushed and jostle1 each other IN
their anxiety to shake Northern
presidents hand. Many HAD come
from miles distant, and when, at Ola
p. M, the president left the capitol
there were still hundreds bitterly dis
appointed because they mad not been
able to make their way through the
surging throng to get a seconds hold
on his hand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
"THE WASSAIL BOB"

rections, one to the Asa gods in heav-
en-, one to the Frost giants, and the
third to the underworld.
In the far East, Japanese sacred
books, written dozen centuries ago,
relate how the gods pulled up by the
roots on the mountain Kager the Saka
tree, on the branches of which they
hung jewels, mirror and blue and
white peace offerings to the shining
goddess Of the heavens.
The Hindoo Parijata and Kalpavris-
ksha yielded all the objects Of the de-
sires of gods and mortals, and so, too,
did the Iranian Harvisptokhm, "the
tree of all the Seeds"
At cremation ceremonies in Bud
dhist Siam a framework representing
a tree, to which are tied lines and nut
shells containing money and lottery
tickets, occupies prominent place, and
after the rites these fruits" which
are called "karaphruk," are scrambled
for by the crowd.
In Upper India the scavenger caste
carry in professions, in honor Of their
god Zahir, bamboo framework deck
ed with bright colored cloths and pea
cock feathers, and hung with fans and
punches of cocoa nuts.
Lucian described trees covered with
ornaments and sacred attributes which
were brought each year to be burnt
offerings to the goddess Atergatis at
Hierapolis Of Syria; and he told also
of great trees. loaded with goats. sheep,
garments and gold and silver objects
which were burned before the Syro-
Phoenician gods.
Conventional, or "made-up" trees
are pictured on Babylonian cylinders.
and one Of the bilingual hymns trans
lated by Prof. Sayce describes how the
place OF tho Tree" (of which these
pictured trees were undoubtedly sym
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
CAUTIOUS DIPLOMAT.
JnDancse Minister Not Ready
Talk on Alliance QuestiOnx

Japanese Minister Not Ready to
Talk on Alliance Questions.
Washington, Dec. 1S.-The japanese
minister, Mr. ,Jutaro Komura, in an in
terview. said that he could not CON-
NIT himself in favor of such an alli-
ancc as that suggested by Senator
Davis in Paris between the United
States, England and Japan.
''The international alliance question
is a great one" he added, land is alb
sorbing the attention of every nation
on earth. cannot say whether am
in favor of such an alliance as is sug-
gested by Mr.. Davis
The minister spoke of the vast ad-
vantage of these undertakings. and
said he had no doubht that sooner or
later there would be alliances between
the various countries in some form or
other. 1t would make little difference
in just what form they might be made
The interests Of England. Japan and
the United States are almost identical,
and the understanding between them,
the minister thought, might prove Of
great benefit to ALL
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

and bull standing beneath, ready for
sacrifice.
Pictures and other votive objects
were attached to the laurel of Apollo.
Summing up all the evidence, it GER
tainly seems that the Christmas tree
hung with gifts has descended to us
from the times when decorated trees
laden with offerings were worshiped
as representatives of the abstract
Universe tree" whose trunk was the
,cosmic axis, whose roots were in the
underworld, and whose branches, lift
ed aloft into the skies, bore up the
heavenly hosts.
The custom of decorating the church.
es with greenery at Christmas had it's
origin in a pagan ceremony. The
great feast of Saturn was held in De-
cember, when the worshipers hung the
temple with such green things as they
could find; and the Christians adopted
the same method to celebrate the birth
of the Savior, giving it an emblematic
turn by referring to the righteous
branch" and justifying it from Isaiah
IS: 13-"The glory of Lebanon shall
come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine
tree and the box together to beautify
the place Of my sanctuary"
The holly, or holy tree, is called
Christ's thorn in Germany and Scan
dinavia, from it's use in church decora-
lions and its putting forth it's berries
at Christmas time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Washington. bee. 16.-l'he Lafayette
monument commission. having In
charge the matter Of the erection Of
monument to Gen. Lafayette i'll Paris
in 1900, held Il meeting here. The re-
port of the treasurer showed that ap-
proximately $4,000 already had been
raised toward defraying the cost Of
the monument. \ cahlcgram was re-
ceived from Paris stating in substance
that the French government accepts
the Lafayette monument with graft
tude. and that it grants a site on the
government grounds. beautifully To-
Gated, in the heart of Paris.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Likes Our Wayx.

London. Dec. IS. The marquis Of
Salisbury, the premier. at a banquet in
his honor at the Constitutional club.
said. among other things: II have
often felt the need Of such an institu
ton as the United States foreign rela-
lions committee. 1t is impossible here,
but it must he great advantage to u
minister to be able to meet persons not
of his own political opinion and to eX-
plain to them the reasons for his
action
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
WAR IS ENDED.

But Danish Officials Seemed to Be
Unaware of the Fact.
ST. Thomas, d. w. l.. Dec 1S.-The
United States Quartermaster's steamer
Gypsum King. which arrived here on
Wednesday last from Porto Rico, in
order to be locked. and which was
prevented from so doing by the Danish
government officials. who took the
ground that it would be Il violation Of
neutrality laws to permit her to do so,
has now been permitted to dock. by
orders from the authorities at Copen-
hagen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
MAYNARD AND HOBsON.
They Are Greeted Mt Nashville by
School Children.

School Children.
Nashville. Tenn. Dec. 1S.-COm-
mander Maynard and Lieut.. Hobson
have arrived here from Atlanta and
We're met at the union station by COM
mittees and Confederate veterans.
They We're escorted to the Gospel
tabernacle. where several thousand
school children assembled to greet
them. After the singing of ''America
and Red, White and Blue" Gov. Tay-
lor delivered an address of welcome.
and The Star-Spangled Banner was
then sung by the children. Lieut..
Hobson and Commander Maynard
We're introduced and delivered
speeches and Commander Maynard
was presented with q sword by the
children. the presentation speech be-
ing made by Lieut.. Hobson. The sing
ing Of "Cuba Shall Be Free" closed
the exercises.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Loud aud His Little Bill.

Washington. Dec IS. - Chairman
Loud, Of the house committee on post
offices and post roads. has re-intro-
duced the bill relating to secondclass
mail matter and known as the Loud
bill. with an amendment allowing the
mailing of sample copies Of newsDa-
pers at one-half cent for every two
ounces, stamps being attached in ad-
vance
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
THE CHRlST-CHILD.

q ~> HIS world has
~~\ whirled on in
T<%FI ~ its way
.lG&&ttAl kk#Mlll For nineteen hun
u dred years.
/ZcSI & Since Bethlehem's
&ITNT babe, who came
(GSA '&w in Love,
TkMsNS9 | NN Wept over us His
NNMEX1l A I Il tears.
NM WV Still swings above
the golden star
That on that night stood still
Above the humble village inn,
By the Judaean rill.
And wise men seek the path today
The crowned Magi found
The mother heart of wonlanhood
Makes that. Earths holy ground.
The singing angels hover now
Above the manger, there.
Where Gods light shone upon His
brow, ...
The Prince of Peace so fair!
The wondrous story, never old,
Thrills on the Weakened heart,
Who led us to His Heavenly Fold,
Who walked from men apart.
Awake, today, in spirit strain,
The song that never dies!
Find out that glittering star again,
The scales dropped from our eyes!
For Gods dear love Is potent now
AS when His reign began;
The chanting of the seraph band
Shames restless heart Of man.
Here, in our midst, the Heavenly Dove
Seeks an eternal rest;
Descending from His throne above
To hide within each breast.
Wake! Better Natures, sleeping long!
Cast off the thralls of sin!
List to the choiring angels song
And let the White Dove in!
Mute by the graves of vanished hates,
Greet all in love today!
Lift up your brows with hearts elate,
And meet Him on our way!
Richard Henry Savage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
SWINDLER CONVICTED.
Prominence of Parties Interested In
Land Exchange Fraud.

Prominence of Parties Interested In
Land Exchange Fraud.
Chicago, Dec. 16. - Col. William A.
Simmons, formerly collector Of the
port at Boston, has been convicted on
a charge Of swindling brought by L. B.
Bryan, expresident Of the Union
League club, and father of Col.
Charles Page Bryan. United States
minister to Brazil. Col. Simmons was
accused CT obtaining by fa:se prete1lces
the signature of Il. b. Bryan to deed
involving the exchange Of some valua-
BILE Chicago improved real estate for
5000 acres Of land in Fiorida, which
was represented to be worth $40 an
acre, but which, it is alleged. was
worth very much less. The case at
tracted considerable attention on ac-
count OF the prominence of the men
involved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
ORDERS FOR MANILA.

The Fourth and Seventeenth Rcei-
ments to Hurry Their Departure.
Chicago, Fec. photographic or
ders have been received by Col.
Thomas T. Barr, acting commander Of
the Department of the Lakes, from the
war department at Washington to
make all preparations at once for send
ing the Fourth and Seventeenth in
fantry regiments to the Philippines
The message stated that the officers Of
the regiments would be permitted to
take their wives and families With
them
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
A REIGN OF TERROR.
DepredatlOns of Rebels in Sections
of China Para lYzinr Rusfnoxx

DepredatlOns of Rebels in Sections
of China Paralyz1nE Business.
Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 1S-The steam
er Empress of India brings news from
Chun King, China, via Shanghai, that
business is paralyzed throughout the
Western Chinese province of Szchunen
because Of the depredations of Yu.
mantso and his band of 10000 rebels,
who are thoroughly disciplined and
wear a uniform having for it's dis
tinguishing feature the Chinese char
acter meaning "Avcnge." They are
determined to rid China of all foreign
ers and stamp out the Christian re-
ligion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
THE BANK BILL
SHOWED UNDER
1T WAS DEFEATED By 14s NOES TO
1O3 AYES.

Majority, Made an Argument In
It's SuppOrt-The Bill to Extend
the Customs and Revenue Laws
of the United States Over the
Hawaiian Islands Was Passed
With Little or No OppOsitiOn-Nr.
McMillin Used the Bill as n Text
for Remar l<s on the Dinglcy Rev
enuc Law.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
PROHIDITIVE DUTY.
To Be Placed by France on ImDorts
Cotton Seed Oil

To BE Placed by France on Imports
Cotton Seed Oil.
Washington, Dec. 1S.-Consul Brit
tain. at Nantes, reports to the state
department that he has been informed
that an influential company has been
formed in France, and that strenuous
efforts will be put forth by the men,
Der Of 4 measure which will place the
import duty on cotton seed oil ut so
high a figure that it would be practi-
caily prohibitive. The Importance of
this proposition lies in the fact that
nearly all Of the oil imported into
France comes from the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Washington. Dec. 1S.-The commits
sioner of internal revenue has modi
fed his former ruling on the subject.
and now holds that releases Of mort
cages and deeds Of trust considered as
mortgages. are exempt from the
stamp tax under the war revenue act.
no mater in what form them are OK
ecutel
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
stoned the statue.

Madrid, Dec. 1G.-A mob OF women
Mt Grenada. considering that the dis
cOvery Of America was, In their opin.
ion, the principal cause Of SPANS mis-
fortunes. stoned the statue OF Colum.
bus there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Gets His Old Job.

London. Dec. 1S.-The Pail Mall Ga
zctte says: Lionel E. G. Garden. Brit
ish consul at the City of Mexico, has
been appointed consul general of
Great Britain ut Havana. Mr.. Garden
occupied the same place in Havana
about fifteen years ago, where he mar
ried an American lady.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Long for n Chuuce.

Havana. Dec. 1S.-The people Of Ha-
vana. Spanish and Cuban. long for
American occupation. the Cubans be-
cause they live in unrest and fear, the
Spanish residents because they are t.
stay here after the Spanish soldiers de-
part. and they do not wish Sle Cubans
to become further embittercd against
them,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
A MESSAGE OF
LOVE AND PEACE.
UTTERED BY PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
AT ATLANTA.

Since Grant Said "Let There Be
Peace" Nothing Has More Deeply
Stirred the Southern Heart Than
the Simple Words of the Presi-
the South Cheer Themselves
HORrSc-The Presidents Speech
Marks an Epoch in History and
IL Now on Every Lip.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

bols) is the central spot of the earth,
while its obviously the stars
are of brilliant crystal and reach into
the liquid vast"
The pine of Cybele and Attis is still
to be seen on the ancient bas reliefs,
hung with bells, a reed flute, wheel
and other objects, and there are sacred
birds among the braaches and ram
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
DOnlextic TraSSdI,

Carthage, Mo-. Dec. 1S.-.Iohn ID. Nc
Crellis. Il retired business man and for
thirty years Il leading citizen of Car
thagc. shot and mortally wounded w.
i. Gillillan ut the latterS home Gil
iillan Is charged by McCrcllis with
running his home.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Washington, Dec. lS.-,The senate
committee on foreign relations made
some progress with the bill reported by
the Hawaiian commission for the gov
ernment OF the Hawaiian islands. but
adjourned until next Monday without
completing the work
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Winonu. Dec. lS.~A representative
OF the Minnesota Business Mems Pro
tectlye association is in the city trying
to interest business men In the orgnn-
zutlou OF Il branch Of that order here
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Eire NJ Sil,lVy-

Siblry. Iowa. Dec. Is. 49, The F.. G.
Haywood implement building. with II
heavy stock OF implements ana car.
ruges. burned. Joss about $1,000.
luMlv tnSure%l
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Northern Pacific Breaks Record.

Northern Pacific breaks Record.
New York. Dec. 1G.-Thc directors Of
the Northern Pacific Railway company
have declared Il dividend of 1 per cent
on the common stock. This Is the first
dividend declared on common since the
company was organized
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

The custom OF aetting up a tree hung
with gifts at Yule-tide was by no means
universal in Britain until after the
marriage of Queen Victoria to Ger
man prince. j.
But prior to this there was sort OF
Christmas tree In England. Inc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

II E r e did the
Christmas tree or
iginate? This Is
a question that
doubtless w Oul d
puzzle most people
to answer. It came
to us from Eng
land, and it is pref
ty we'll settled that
it was taken there
from Germany, for
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-06
FOUND DEAD IN 4 VACANT HOUSE.

Charles M. Marsh Who Disappeared From Home Wednesday Morning.
 Charles M. Marsh, formerly book keeper for the firm of John Adt & Son, was found dead about o'clock yester- day afternoon on the second floor of an
 unoccupied tenement house at No. IA Rosette street. MT. Marsh was about fffty-six years of age and lived at No. 132 Rosette street. He had been miss ing from his home since g o'clock We'd nesday morning and his disappearance had been reported to the police of the Howard avenue police station. The
 body was discovered by some children who live in the neighborhood, and the police were notified.
 Patrolman Horan was detailed to in- vestigate the matter and went to No
 IA Rosette street, where he found MT.
 Marsh lying on the floor dead. Medi-
 cal Examiner White was summoned, and after viewing the body gave as his opinion that death was due to heart disease. The afternoon papers yester- day stated that it was a case of suicide, but Medical Examiner White stated | last night that the body was not found
 hanging from a rafter, as was stated
 in the afternoon papers, and that there ! was no evidence of suicide. He could l not, however, account for the body be- l ing found in an unoccupied house. Mir. | Marsh leaves wife and several chill dren.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-06

bud of Springfield, Mass. Sunday school at 12 o'clock. Twilight service at 6:15 pm.
 Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. cor ner Howard avenue and Portsea street, Rev. James $. Chadwick, D. D., pastor.--- - Rev George w. Love of the Troy Confer enee will preach morning and evening" Morning subject. "The Power of Surren- dered Will" Evening subject: Has Lag iness Place in Christian Life?" Morning service 10:30, evening service 7:3O.
 Dwight Place Church.-Morning service (only) at 10:30; preaching by the Rev D. Talmadge Root of Providence R. I. Bible school (all departments) at F o'clock until September 1st.
 Davenport Church Wooster Square. Rev. Geo. Foster Prentiss, pastor.-Seryices re- stunned at 10:30 a. m., the First Baptist uniting. Endeavor meeting at 6:30 m. <
 First Church of Christ, Scientist) Room f3, Boardman Building. discon- tinued during month of August. Reading room open every day from 2:30 to 5 pm. If
 Center Church, Rev. Newman Smyth, pastor-Morning service at 10:3O. The p. m. service is omitted for the summer.
 The Church of the Redeemer, Orange street. corner Wall: Watson Lyman Phil. lips, D. D., pastor Harry E; Peabody, as ist and r-master.-Preaching at iU.oJ a. Tn. Sunday school at 12 m. Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeav0r 6:S0 p. m. At Welcome Hall" Oak street, Sunday school at ?. m. Gospel meeting at 7:36 p. m., conducted by MT. Peabody.
 East Pearl Street Methodist EpisconaI Church-Divine service at 10:3O n. m. and 7:30 D. u. The Rev. William McNfchnli of a. m. in exchange with the pastor. The pastor will preach at 7:3O D. m. Strangers are cordially invited and are assured of a hearty welcome. Church prayer meeting on Tuesday at 7:45 ?. m. The Glasses rnpef on Friday evening at quarter before eight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-06
AN IMPORTANT WITNESS.
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 recognized it, I shrieked rather than said.
 My lord, my lord, the prisoner is guiltless of this crime!"
 And then the scarlet-robed judge, the counsel, spectators and lights all be- came confusedly mingled and seemed to swell into one great mass as I sank back nearly fainting.
 The judge only remained calm and impassiVe, and when the ushers had with difficulty obtained silence he said: "The case Is adjourned till tomorrow morning" Then turning to me, and speaking with cold severity, he said II desire to speak with you in my pri- vate room. Perhaps you may be able to give me some explanation of your apparently unreasonable conduct; if not the consequences may be serious for you."
 With broken voice, but still with an earnestness there was no gainsaying, I told my almost unbelievable tale, and it is without egotism, but with pride, that say that never did man have a more attentive and rapt audience.
 What crowd was present in court the next morning and how sympathetic were the looks that greeted the prison- CT as she entered the dock!
 When the counsel for the prosecution rose In his place and with simple elo- quence stated his reason for withdraw ing from the prosecution and asked for a formal verdict of Not Guilty" not all the sanctity of the place could pre- vent the loud plaudits which greeted the announcement
 I never fail to thank a merciful Prov idence for leading my wandering foot steps through the fog and darkness to find the dearest and best wife in the wide world.-Pearsons Weekly