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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
WAR INVESTIGATION.


The Commission Will Now Try
Session ut New York.
Washington, Nov. 19.-The war in
vcstigating commission adjourned at
4 O'clock yesterday to meet at the
Fifth Avenue hotel in New York at 10
o'clock to-day, and Gen. Dodge asked
the Associated Press to request wit
nesscs who have matters to bring to
the attention of the board to report at
hat point. He said in the same CON
nection that letters had been received
from about 100 persons in the vicinity
of New York. but said he did not know
whether I'LL these would appear as
witnesses. After concluding the work
in New York the commission will pro-
ceed to Boston and. returning. will
stop ut Philadelphia to make certain
inquiries there. 1t is also expected
that Il number of witnesses will be
called after the return to Washington,
and if the commission does not go to
Cuba Scme persons there will be asked
to GENE here. Col. Dandy will remain
in Washington while the other mem
DerS of tho commission are absent and
will take the testimony of such per-
sons as may ask to be heard.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
eve are the first" whispered Nellie,
as she seated herself near the reading

1--WE are the first" whispered Nellie,
as she seated herself near the reading
desk.
How queer Sunday school looks
when it is empty" said her sister
Ruth, climbing up by her side.
A scuffling step sounded in the aisle.
II know who that u.s." said Nellie,
softly. THAT is Annie Ridley. Her
shoes are so old.''
YES" said Ruth, peeping over the
back of the bench. Her shoes are all
in holes, and her dress is patched,
and"
"Hush!" whispered Nellie.
Annie Ridley passed by without
turning her head, sat down on the
very end of the opposite bench, covered
her shoes with her dress, and frown-
ed.
us she CROSSE" asked Ruth.
"Hush!" said Nellie.
One by one the other scholars ar
rived, and as each prettily dressed girl
came in Annie Ridley frowned at her
and turned her head away. No one
sat close to her-the children seemed
rather to prefer to be crowded than to
do so. At last one girl came to Mel
lie and said
Move up, please"
Nellie tried to move, but there was
no room.
why don't you go over there?" said
Ruth, pointing to the vacant seat by
Annie.
She is so ragged replied the girl.
Il don't like to-"
She is clean" said Ruth. You
may have my seat. | will so and sit
by her. May |, Nelie?"
Yes" she said. after a moment,
but you must be good"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Our Thanksgiving.
BY Helen Chaffee,

We'd thought on this Thanksgivin'
Day
To eat our punkin pie
With dear old mother at the farm,
AS in the days gone by.
But greater Power than we had willed
That mother shouldn't stay,
An then we couldn't bear the farm
When she had slipped away.
So brother John, he sent me word
Ter visit him a spell.
An eat in style Thanksgivin Day
Up at his big hotel.
Well, sech a bill O. fare as that
never see afore,
With all the things I ever eat,
An several dozen more.
I labored hard to do my part
At talk an etiquette;
Though John was hardened to this
world,
Sometimes his eyes wuz wet
I knew that though his purse could
buy
The costliest kind of dish.
For mothers rare Thanksgivin' treat
He often felt wish.
An when left him for the night,
couldn't help but say,
1T amt the food ner yit the style
That makes Thanksgivin' Day."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Il am always good in Sunday
school," replied the little one, and
crossing the space between the benches
she said to Annie:
please may I sit here?"
You may if you want to- replied
Annie, rather Grossly.
All the scholars looked at each other
and smiled Her sister blushed.
"She is so SMALL" she said to her
neighbor.
Then the teacher entered, and Annie
and Ruth were forgotten.
When the scholars stood up to sing,
Ruth offered one side of her hymn
book to Annie, who took hold of the
cover with the tip end of her fingers
and sang from it.
How nice you sing" whispered
Ruth. Il wish 1 could sing So"
Annie smiled.
You are too little yet she said,
and moved closer. Then when the
singing was over she added: you are
| the incest girl in the school.
But Ruth did not answer, for just
then a. gentleman began to speak, and
she knew that she must pay attention.
| So she listened and he told them the
stories of Thanksgiving day and ended
by saying: mo one is too poor or too
small to be of use."
HE don't know everybody" whis-
pered Annie. "He don't know us"
Then she added suddenly: "Say, what
is Thanksgiving for, anyhow"
Mamma said that long ago, when
the people first came to America to
| live, they were so glad when the grain
and pumpkins and potatoes were put
away safe in the barn for the winter
that they appointed one day to go to
church and give thanks"
"Oh," said Annie, but suppose they
had no barn, and no pumpkins and
things. Then what?"
1--WE have no barn." replied Ruth,
'but mamma buys the pumpkin and
turkey at the store.'
MY mother never does,' said An
ME.
Why" asked Ruth.
Because she can't" answered An
ME.
Don't you have any Thanksgiving
dinner them" asked Ruth.
Annie shook her head.
NO." she said, I'VE don't often have
bread enough, so you see l could not
do anything for any one if wanted to
ever so much.'
"And I am afraid I'm too little,"
said Ruth, thoughtfully.
Just then the collection plate was
passed before them. Ruth had two
five-cent pieces in her hand, but when
she saw that her new friend had moth
ing to give she laid one of the coins on
her lap.
Annie turned red, but she gave Ruth
shy smile and placed the money on
the plate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Santiago, Cuba, Nov. 19-Col. Ray,
the American commander at Guantan-
amo. reports from that place that he
heard that the United States govern
mcnt ship Glacier had landed a num-
her Of men ut the Port of Cayo del
1oro, and had taken possession of the
two finest pieces of bronze cannon
there. 1t was added that the men on
the Glacier had accidentally blown up
the arsenal. Immediately on hearing
these reports Col. Ray went to Calm
encra in order to investigate the mat
ter. There he saw Capt Norman and
the officers OF the ship, who positively
denied knowing anything regarding
the cannon. Col. Ray. however, said
he had obtained, his information from
reliable source. the British consul
being his informant whereupon Capt
Norman admitted taking the guns, and
said he took them for the secretary of
the navy. The captain refused to fur
nisll any further information OH the
subject, and consequently it is not
known whether he acted under the
orders of the secretary of the navy or
is merely making the secretary Il pri-
waite present. Three similar guns have
been asked for by the navy depart
ment as ornaments for Annapolis and
the war office. granted the permission
necessary. Capt. Chester, of the Gin
cnnati, will ship them north at the
first opportunity. Col Ray was ut
first inclined to demand the im,nedi-
ate return of the guns from the Gla-
cier. but he decided to await instruc-
tons on the subject.
Swindling; the Government.
\ corporal of the Third immune reg
imcnt at Guantanamo, who was DC
tanned to assist in the free ration dis
tribution, has been discovered in CO.
operation with some merchants of the
town to have been swintling the gov
eminent Large supplies Of bacon and
meal were found to have disappeared.
Col. Ray investigated the matter He
discovered Il big. shortage, the money
value being over $1,000. and traced
TIE affair to the corporal and three
merchants who were acting with him.
Thry are all under arrest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
TO DlsBAND,
United states Guarantees Money to
Pay the Cuban Army.

United states Guarantees Money to
Pay the Cuban Army.
Havana, Nov. 10-The American and
Spanish commissioners exchanged
signed documents in accordance with
agreements arrived. at in the joint ses-
sion. This virtually closes aggressive
work by the Americans, as all that
remains for them is to see that the
evacuation proceeds as arranged. Gen.
Wade, Admiral Sampson and Gen.
Butler are delighted Mt the prospects
of an early return to their homes, as
at one time they feared that they
would be compelled to spend the entire
winter in Havana. Everything points
to the almost immediate occupation of
the island by the American troops.
Gen. Garcia, with the other members
of the Santa Cruz commission, Gen.
Sanguilly excepted, have sailed for
New York.
The Cuban army will receive one
years pay on Dec. 10. Notes for the
balance due will be issued and the
troops will then be disbandeu. From
what source the money will come l
cannot learn. but that the United
States has guaranteed the loan is al
most certain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Their Work Laid Ont

Washington, Nov. 19.-The industrial
commission at it's session selected the
following subcommissioners: On ag-
riculture. Harris, chairman; Kyle,
Mantle, Gardner and Conger. On man
ufactures, Smythe, Penrose, Living
stone and Farquhar. On mining. Dan
iels, Otgen, Ball, Ratchford and Far
uuhar. On transportation, Philips,
Mallory, Lorimer. Harris and kenne.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
WITHIN TEN DAYS
The United States Troops will Start
for Havana.

for Havana.
Washington. Nov. 10. - The move
ment Of the United States troops to
Havana province will begin within
ten days. The exact date Of their ar
rival will be determined by the reports
Of Maj Gen. Green, who commands Il
division of the Fifth corps, and who is
now in Havana on business connected
with garrisoning that province. and OF
Gen. Charles Il. Humphrey and Col.
Heckcr, of the quartermaster's depart
ment. These officers have authority
to complete arrangements for the re-
ception of troops, the quartermasters
officers being engaged in the super
vision Of the construction of wharves
and depots to be used by the army
The occupation of Cienfuegos is also
receiving attention. Gen. Snyder will
command the First brigade. which
lands in that province. He will be
followed soon afterward by Maj. Gen.
Wilson and the First corps.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
LEPERS SIN MANILA.
Neglect of Spanish Omcin1s Gives

NeEEcct or spanish Onctn1S Gives
Rise to II Lively Scare.
Vancouver, B. c., Nov. 19.-Advices
by the steamship Empress of China
say there is a leper scare in Manila.
Through the neglect Of the Spanish Of
ticials nearly 200 lepers have escaped
from confinement. For time this
was unknown to the American a,l-
thorities and the outcasts were al
lowed to wander at large. Orders
have been issued to the effect that all
lepers will be arrested and sent to 4
small uninhabited island on the south
cast of Luzon. On this island the
American government will establish
harborage for the lepers Of the Philip
pines. They will be fed and cared for
at the expense OF the government. AS
far as can be aScertained about sixty
lcpers are still ut large on the streets
and in the suburbs Of Afanila.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
THE REIN.A MERCEDES.
Can Easily BE Raised According to
Lieut.. Young

Lieut.. Young.
Santiago, Cuba, Nov. 2O.-Lieut. ILL
clan Young. of the Hist, reports that
it is practicable to raise the former
Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes. sunk
on June 4 near the entrance of Slnti-
ago harbor during the engagement be
tween Admiral SIMPSONS warships
and the Spanish marine land batteries.
He found that she had been sunk by
opening her sea vaults; that her bot
tom in other respects is in good con-
dition, and by simply plugging the
valves she can easily be pumped dry
and raised. The hull is now resting
upon the edge of the channel bank,
with about 40 feet overhanging. A
southwestern gale would roll her into
the channel. effectively blocking the
entrance to the harbOr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
TAKE THEM AWAY.
Negro Troops Will BE Moved Away
From Snn Luis

Negro Troops Will he Moved Away
From Snn Luis.
Santiago, Nov. 10. - Gen. Leonard
Wood. military governor Of Santiago,
has instructed Gen. Ewers, who is in
command of the brigade Of negro reg
iments at San Luis, where the drunk
en- affmy occurred on Monday night,
to move the regiments five miles out
Of town. 1t is likely one regiment will
be sent to a point near the entrance
Of Santiago harbor. where there are
no inhabitants. Some Of the local pa
pers continue to abuse the Americans,
catering to the lower elements and
striving to create a feeling hostile to
America. The better class OF Cubans,
of course, regret the affair. but they
do not eXaggerate the outrage after
tie fashion OF the sensational press
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
TRIP CALLED OFF.
German Emperor Will Not Go


German Emperor Will Not Go to
Spain.
Berlin, Nov. 19.-An official telegram
received here from Valetta, Island OF
Malta. says the emperor and empress
of Germany have sailed for Pola, ut
the northern end of the Adriatic sea,
from which port they will travel over
land direct for home. 1t is explained
that the emperor decided upon this
course because the temperature OF
the Mediterranean has become consid-
erably colder and the danger to the
health of the empress by sudden
change from Il northern to Il southern
climate is thus leSSened.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
ARREST FOR ABDUCTION.

Frank McGOyvnn, Of DOubIe-Wifc
NOtoricty. Again in Trouble.
Erie, Pa. Nov. 10. - Frank Mellow
an, his wife and Mrs. Wynn, who
were arrested here on a charge of alb
Quoting eight-yearold Edith Barnes, Il
daughter of Mrs. MCGOWAN, were
held under $1,000 bail each to appear
Dec. l, when requisition papers will
have been secured to return them to
Cleveland.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
ANARCHY IN
PORTO RICO
SERIOUS DEFREDATIONs ARE RE-
PORTED.

The Cabinet Takes Notice Of the Re-
ports md Information Has Been
Requested From Gen. Brooke
United States Troops Also Ac-
Serious Allegations Arc Against
Brignnds and Lnw!csx Elements
I'm the Small TOwns-TakinE Adj
vantage Of the Unsettled State.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
SELECTION OF CAMPS.
The War Department Tells All
About 1t.

About 1t.
Washington, Nov. 19.-The adjutant
general of the army has furnished the
war investigating commission with q
statement showing on what authority
the camps during the war with Spain
were selected. 1t shows that Gen.
Miles located the camps ut Chicka-
manga, Ga; Ferdinand and Miami,
Fla. and Camp Alger. Va; that Gen.
Lee selected that at Jacksonville and
Gen Merriam that at Camp Merritt,
and that other camps, except that at
Tampa, were located by boards Of Of
ticcrs. Their report says that a per-
manent camp was never contemplated
at Tampa, but that the troops were
sent there preparatory for embarka7
ton on recommendation Of Gen.
Miles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
COlliIed in IL Fog.

Bcllairc, Ohio, Nov. 19-Thc steam.
boats Avalon and Greenwood cOllided
near Pope Creek. Belmont county, in
a dense fog. Both steamers were rum
ming fast and the collision caused Il
panic among the passengers on both
boats, but fortunately no one was in
iured Considerable damage was done
to both boats.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
fine CANNON
FOR LONG
INCIDENT THAT MAY DEVELOP
INTO A SCANDAL.

Capt. Norman Scixcx Two Bronze
Cannon Mt CayO del TOro-Col.
Ray Starts nm investigation, and
ia Him Capt. Norman Denies Hnv-
Ing Taken the Cannon, but When
confronted With Proof Admitted
the Fact. and Said They Were
for the Secretary of the NAVY
'Fhe Arsenal Was blown UNA
EsoOdlinE Corporal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Cass Lake. Mimi. Nov. 2O.-The CaSs
Lake hotel caught fire between the
roof and ceiling. but the fire was eX-
tinguishcd by the heroic work of the
citizens. There was $1,000 insurance
on building but none on contents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Waterville. Me-, Nov. 10. - A letter
Just received from Lieut.. Robert Il.
,Peary by DR.. J. T.. +. Hill, states that
probably no message will be received
from him for several years. The Hope
cleared the ice fields all right, but he
expresses fears that the Windward
may be delayed by the ice closing in.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
STANDARDS GOING HOME.
The Procession of Transports To-
ward Spain Continues.

ward SDafn COntfnueS.
Havana. Nov. 2O.-Col. Girauta pre-
scented to the American commission Il
number of papers touching upon the
transportation Of troops from Cuba to
the peninsula. The Isla de .ransy will
sail to-day. taking Il few soldiers and
officers from here, completing her load
at Neuvitas. from which port she will
sail for Corruna tomorrow. The
transport Mexico, captured during the
war and recently returned to her own
ers, will soon leave this port with a
complete cargo of troops. Owing TO
the terrible death rate amcng the
troops returned to Spain from Santi-
ago while Ell route. Il royal decree has
been issued limiting the number Of
troops to be shipped on each transport.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Dull0fk To Marry.

Sioux Falls, S. d.. Nov. 19.-Ex-Sen-
ator Fred II. Dubois of Idaho passed
through this city for De Smct. 1t
has since leaked out that Mr.. Du Bots
is engaged to be married to Miss Edna
Whitfield. president Of the state moth
nrS' club
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
INDIANS GIVING TROUBLE.

They Are Invading Colorado and
Killing Game and Cattle.
Denver, Nov. 10. - Game Commits
sjoncr Swan received reports that In
dams from Utah have again invaded
Northwestern Colorado and are kill
inc game and cattle. He asked Gen.
Sumner. commanding the department
of the Colorado. To send troops to drive
the Indians back to their reservation.
The general .nli j" would wait fur
thrr uu\,;n, or ft;@. uII".tng uNt any
troops.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
lENNllSrilla.ll

Noughton. Mich. Nov. 20. - The
board OF control has rNonrratru DR..
NJ. Il. WnuSwOrth, director of the
Michigan college of mines on all
charges preferred, by Il lwo,,hrdS
vote.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
BIG BLAZE At LOUISVILLE.

Fierce Fire Brens Out In the BUSH
ness District
Louisville. Ky. Nov. 20-Fire broke
out at 2:15 IL. III. in the tive-story build
ing, No. GIL Main street. occupied by
the William f. Merrill Chemical COM
pany. The fire is now blazing 1iercely
IN the upper stories. and in view of the
intlamnable contents is liable to prove
Il disastrous one. The scene of the
blaze is in the heart of the business
district
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Madrid, Nov 49, - At the cabinet
council the minister of justice. Srnor
Grossartl, declared that the fears in
spircd by the Cnrlist agitation were
grOundlcss.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
CUBANS ROBBED.
4 Train Held Up on n Line Running
Out of Havana.

Havana. Nov. 20.---A car ON the line
running from this city to Jesus del
Monte. Il suburb, was held up by a
gang of robbers, close to the Christina
station. Every passenger in the car
was forced to throw up his hands and
the thieves then took their valuables.
After this work had been accomplished
the car was allowed to proceed on it's
way The place where the robbery
took place was Il dark and deserted
spot and we'll chosen for the crime.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

w fo IOLLED ~ 1t1E 1AN EMENI L.
You see you are not too little,' she
whispered.
THAT was nothing" replied Ruth.
When it was time to go home She
looked around to say good-by to An
ME. but the child had slipped away.
Ruth was thinking so hard OF poor
little Annie that when Nellie dropped
her hand and turned to speak to an
other girl she forgot to wait and start
ed to cross the street alone. and half
way across she tripped and fell. Be-
fore she could struggle to her feet a
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

\ Thanksgiving Discussion.
What use are my riches" | grumbled,
When there's never a sweetheart to
Share?"
With my watch fob I dallied and fum-
bled,
AS we two sat alone on the stair.
The old folks still fingered DER din
ner,
While the youngsters played hide
and-go-seek.
Dolly said: I'm afraid you're sin
ner
For you ought to be thankful and
meek"
ITO be thankful and meek were a
folly
When singleness hangs like pail,
Dolly,
To live in bachelors hall.
Why, I've turned on the dog in a pas
sion,
Because the poor brute couldn't
speak!
And here you 60 on in this fashion,
| ought to be thankful and meek"
SO we argued, and had the pleasure
OF gazing down into her eyes,
or taking her fairy waists measure
Despite her reproving surprise;
Till at last | grew stronger and holder.
While Dolly no longer demurred;
For as her dear head touched my
shoulder
"Now, will you be thankful" she
purred. 49,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Reverend Party-"Young man, do
you realize what you have to be thank
full for this day
Brawny Footballist-"Sur pop.
sent three fellers to the hospital today
who belonged to the other team
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06
The PrOhibitOry Law.

Every once in while snme en-
thusiastIc friend of the Kansas pro.
nibton law, who we don't think
knows VIII It be is talking about,
points out Hutchinson as one of the
cities where pr Inhibition prohibits.
Here is what the Hutchinson Dem D.
crat # last FRIDAY says about how il
prohibits" in Hutchinson:
On Christmas day Hutchinson PEG.
pc had an illustration of the lovely
workings of the pronibltory liquor law
as 1t stands on the statute bpoks of
Kansas. At least one hundred peor
ole were seen on Main street who
we're too drunk to look pretty, and
the city p ,lIce had their hands full
taking care of the victims of intem-
perance. Not many arrests were
made because, once begun, there was
Do place to stop and if every body had
mad the law d,shed out to them as
tlIeir cases required the city Jail
would have been full twice over
How any man can be a proh,bitionist
in Kansas. after seeing the workings
of their pet law in first and second
class cities. IL more than a democratic
citizen can understand.
A reputable citizen of this city who
has a chance to know what be lie talk
ing about. says that it is possible to
hny liquor in twentv-one different
places in this city any day in the
week. We believe that man is tell
ing the truth aad still there are some
dad burned fouls who have the gall
tn saw that prohibition prohibits ia
Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-01-06

OHIO revOlts against Hannaism.
The anti Hanna republicans, assisted
by the democrats, succeeded OF Mon
lay in organizing the lower house of
he Ohio Legislature. while the demo.
Gratis have controIi he senate. On
the 18th inst, the vote will be taken
tor United States senator, and the
forces opposed to the election of the
boss claim that the same strength
developed in organizing the house
56as against 53 for Hanna-will be
shown. The boss supporters, howr
ever, claim that they will aid to
strength before that date, through
local influence brought to bear ON the
boiling representatives. AS it is a
afe aud death struggle between the
wo factions of Ohio republicans, the
fight will be red hot for the next few
.ays. The local sentiment expressed
here on the Hauna question is about
Is follows: Democrats and all free
silver men rather hope for the election
IF Hanna to the senate, as by the
elevation of such man to so high a
lace the gold standard people would
iisgust the conservative men of the
party RepuibIicans-outside of those
.,oking for favors through the element
With which Hanna il allied-hOpe
ar tie defeat of the boss. arguing as
in the democrats, that the defeat of
Hanna will he the strengthening of
republicansm in Onio, and also in
the nation.