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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
TRANSPORTING THE SICK.
The War Department Is Pushing
Preparations.

i nc war department Is Pushing
Preparations.
Washington, Aug. 4. - Mai. Gen.
Young called at the war department.
fresh from the front, where his health
broke down under the severe llardships
imposed by the campaign. He called
on Secretary lAlger as also did Maj.
Gen. Wade, who has not yet been
able to complete his preparations for
his expedition to I'uerto Rico Tor
transportation the wav department is
making efforts to secure tie two Amer
lean liners Harvard and Yale, in the
charter OF the navy department. and
it is understood has succeeded. AS re.
CARDS the ST. Louis and ST. Paul the
| navy department has not reached q
decision, though in the present desire
to curtall war expenses wherever pos
sible, it is understood they, too, will be
surrendered by the navy department
III the course Of q few days In this
case four of the naval captains will be
left without commands, namely, Sigs-
bee OF the st. Paul; Wise, of the Yale,
Goodrich, Of the ST. Louis, and Cotton,
Of the Harvard, for even if the YES
sells were used as army transports the
law would not permit naval 0 GERS to
command them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Grand Forlis-The summer training
school at the university is open. with 4
full force Of instructors and large at
tendance of student-tcachers. Since
the first summer school here the at
tendance and interest have largely
increased. and there are now few
teachers who are permanent members
of the profession who do not attend.
The term is four weeks. and all of the
branches taught inthe public schools
are covered in the course, and, in addi-
ton. Il number of advanced subjects
are taken up. The school is conducted
by Prof. Joseph Kennedy. of the uni
ycrsity, and he is assisted by several
members Of the faculty. as well as by
teachers from other cities. Mrs. Alice
NJ. Cooley of Minneapolis is in charge
of the primary department.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
STARVATION AT HAVANA.
Terrible Condition of Affairs in, the
Cubun Cunitnl


Cuban Capital
New York, Aug. 4.-Accounts of the
horrible condition of affairs in Havana,
MatanZas and Cardenas We're given by
passengers of the steamer Fridtiol
Manson. from. Sagua. She brought
twenty-nine refugees, most of whom
were Spaniards, who had made all
sorts of sacr:iccs to escape frc.n the
island in anticipation Of u: bnco:ring
controlled by the Insurgents. Ma.:v OF
them We're well supplied with funds,
having turned all their available prop
erty into cash. They paid $3.50 each
for passage. One woman, who had
reached Sagua by rail from Havana,
said that the condition of affairs in
the capital was dcplorahle, and was
daily growing worse. There is plenty
Of money! she said, "but of what use
is it when it will hardly purchase any
thing: 1t is impossible to get beef ut
any price, and even horse flesh costs
81 Il pound Bread costs % cents q
pound and is very bad at that, and
eggs, which are brought in from the
country in small quantities, cost 80
cents each. On an average ten or a
dozen persons are found dead on the
street every day from starva ton, and
tits takes no account rt the scores
who daily died Of munger in the
houses"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Yellow journalism is new name for
an old thing, and to say that it pays
is to ignore some notable examples of
the past. Many years ago the editor
of an English paper which throve upon
scandalous gossip was sued for libel.
CT may here be timely to remark that
all the "journalistic' nastiness in this
country today sprung from similar in
situations in England.) In the witness
box he pleaded that he only sold what
people wanted, and his profits were
large. II had rather starve,' answered
the counsel for. the other side, than
pick sixpences out of the gutter" That
brave speaker is today Lord Chancellor
Of England. while the editor still picks
sixpences out OF the gutter. Filth and
fluff 60 down before honor and cleanli-
ness, the country over and the world
around.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

The result of an election in the
French colony of Guadeloupe affects in
a literal sense the complexion of the
Chamber of Deputies of the republic
The blacks and whites united against
the mulatto element in the population
of the island. The coalition was sue
cessful. The deputy chosen is describ-
ed as black Paris loves extremes,
and will be glad that the utmost pos
sibility of coloring, in this particular
direction, is expressed in the deputy's
countenance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
The Navy VIII Keep Them.

Washington. Aug. 5. - 1t has been
finally determined that the cruisers
Yale and Harvard. chartered by the
navy from the American Steamship
company for auxiliary naval purposes,
Shall remain in the possession Of the
department for the present. The naval
branch. however, has no further use
for these vessels, but they will be
loaned to the war department, which
will bear the expense incidental to
their charter and use. The vessels
will be manned and officcred by the
navy
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
a Chance for Spain.

Nothing could be greater blessing
to Spain than to fail in this war. It.
means renaissance for the Spanish
people. IL meaens education for tho
masses. II means civil liberty and sta
bllity Of the Spanish government, This
Is n providential chance for Spain to.
emerge from the night OF her long
sleep and keep step with the nations
OF the carth-Rev. r. d. Bovard.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
The Madrid government sending its

The Madrid government sending it's
fleets and armies to certain doom is a
peculiar spectacle in these modern days.
Students of history, however, will re-
call that in one case the tribunal Of
the inquisition once brought before it
a culprit charged with being a hereto
and atheist, but as he died before the
inquiry was completed his judges
gravely continued the trial, adjudged
him guilty and ordered his body to be
burnt. Spain has a good deal of the
same medieval spirit yet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
CEN. GRANTS BRIGADE,
IL All Ready for the Journey to
Porto Rico.

IL All Ready for the Journey to
Porto Rico.
Newport News. Va, Aug. ;. = The
first detachment Of the Third brigade,
First army corps. in command of Brig.
Gen. Fred ID. Grant. embarked late
last night on the transport Hudson,
which will leave Hampton Roads to-
day for Porto Rico. The troops on
board are six companies Of the First
Kentucky regiment. in command Of
Col. Castleman. Before they went
aboard the vessel the soldiers were
paid off. 1t is not known when the
other transports will SAIL but 1t is ex-
pected another will leave Friday. Gen.
Grant and his staff will embark on
the auxiliary cruiser Yale on Saturday
if the present programme is carried
OFT
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
YIELD TO GARCIA,
Various Reports Of Cuban Activity
in Eastern PrOvinces,


Santiago, Aug 1.-THE Spanish com
mander at ManZanillo, according to a
report brought to this CRY by Cuban
courier, has written letter to Gen.
Garcia offering to surrender that place
to the Cubans if Garcia will allow the
Spanish troops to march out Of the city
with tteir arms. Gen Garcia's army is
marching on Holguin and the Cuban
leader is reported here to have gained
Il notable victory over the Spanish reg
ulars in the fighting near Mayari
Many Spanish guerrillas, it is asserted
by Cuban courier. Joined the insur-
gents before the battle and Garcia
captured the town of Mayari and took
500 Spanish prisoners.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
A Vessel Wrecked.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 4.-Ncws from
the many vessels that left here early
in the summer with gold seekers for
Kcltzbu sound, Alaska, came in ii let
ter to Charles Thornton, announcing
the wreck Of the schooner Moonlight
OIL July 2 ut the entrance Of the Kaw-
alika river. The passengers and their
effects were saved. The vessel was
wrecked on one Of the many islands
that line the entrance of K0ltzbu
sound. She carried 50 passengers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

A special map Of that part Of the
Chinese Empire in which Germany is
just now particularly interested was
brought to Bismarck. With one OF
those large pencils that take theil
name from him he wrote on the mar
gin, Big enough to do all sorts OF
foolish things with" The mighty
prince knows from profound intimacy
with the history of the century that
folly can execute its manoeuvres within
a small space, or with a restricted ter
ritory contrive to stir up momentous
strife.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Fargo-I>he news comes from Bis
marck that the health Of Gov. Briggs
is slightly OH the decline and that his
physician has decided to keep him con-
fined to his home in the hope of giving
the governor absolute rest. This in
formation will be received with regret
all over the state. Frank Briggs. as
the governor is known everywhere. is
on" OF the most popular men personally
IN North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Washington. Aug. 5.-After confer
ence on the peace question lasting for
just an hour yesterday afternoon be-
tween the president and NJ. Camhon.
the French Ambassador. he latter. act
ing as the Representative of Spain.
Secretary Day emerged from the
White House and announced that the
conference was ;nconclusive. where
fore. the parties to it had agreed to
say nothing publicly as to what had
occurred. The secretary did not APP
pear to be discouraged as he made this
statement. though he admitted that no
time had been set for another confer
cnce. From this it could be gathered
that the long expected answer of the
Spanish government to the president :
note. upon being received. had turned
out to be just as it was expected, eth.
CT Il counter proposition or Il request
for 4 fuller statement in detail upon
some of the heads of the president 5
note. Up to the middle Of the after
noon it was stated by all parties con-
cerned that the Spanish answer had
not been received: that
The Only Formal Note
that had come to hand was one from
the Madrid cabinet to NJ. Cambon ask
ing for information upon some points
that We're not clear to the Spanish
mind. However. just after ) o'clock
the secretary of the French embassy,
NJ. Thebault. called at the state de-
partment and arranged with Secre
tary Day for a meeting between the
president and the ambassador as soon
as possible. The meeting was set for
$40 O'Clock. and Secretary Day was
at the White House in season but was
obliged to wait about ten minutes for
the French ambassador AS already
stated. after comforting for an hour
the parties separated, having been un-
able to reach conSlusion as to ac-
ceptance by Spain of the peace con-
dtions laid down by the president and
binding themselves TO the StricteSt
secrecy as to the proceedings until
further progress had been made. Thus
it is practically assured in advance
that any attempt to state what oc-
CURED at the White House meeting is
nothing more
Than Pure Gucssvork.
Meantime. in cOnSOnancc with the de-
clarcd purpose Of the president ut the
beginning Of the overture. this confer
ence is not operating to restrain mill
tary operations in any degree. Orders
went out for conference Of leaders Of
the regiments to accompany Gen.
Wade to Puerto Rico. and within TWEEN
ty-four hours some Of the troops fer
this expedition will be boarding the
transports at Newport News. 1t is felt
that even should an armistice be de-
clared before these troops see active
service at the front it will be bene-
fetal for them to have made the trip.
for otherwise there was danger of the
morale Of the troops being destroyed
through their having to get away from
the big concentration camps, and at
least see the shores Of Cuba or Puerto
Rico. Profiting by its last experience.
Gen. Wade's expedition is going to be
the most complete in details Of any
that have vet left our shores. and the
soldiers will be protected in their
health and comfort to the utmost de-
gree.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Valencia, Spain, Aug. 5.-The village
Of Mcdiana has been wrecked by II
cyclone which killed many persons.
Several houses at HOrnillos have been
engulfcd by the floods and Il number
OF people have persisted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

There may be a war lesson in the
case of the woman of Alameda, Cali.
fornia, who shot at her husband anG
killed total stranger in the next coun.
ty. When a soldier in Cuba tries tc
shoot a Spaniard it is not pleasant tc
reflect that he, or she, endangers The
lives of innocent persons away up in
Vermont.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

1t would have been a hideous thing
for the Spaniards to mutilate the bod
les of our slain soldiers. 1t was at
least depiorable thing to accuse them
of it until the fact was proved beyond
dispute. Better be a little late with
news that is true than too previous"
with news that is not true
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
scriou. KniIroud wr.ck

Wlnslsw. AriZ.. Aug. lin the train
wreck on the Santa Fee near HOlbrOOk.
Ariz.. Ray Gooding OF Kingnlun was
killed ana fifteen others were Injured,
one OF whom Will die. The disaster was
caused by broken rail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Paris. Aug. 5.-Strong pressure is be-
ing brought to bear ON Don Carlos,
which probably will force him to act
Immediately. Three cabinet chiefs
from Spain are at ,Lucerne. They de-
clare it impossible to hold back Don
Carlos followers in Spain any longer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
knleI llY tll. Sinruu

Washington, Ind, Aug. 4.-Iis city
was visited by Il heavy storm. MucI,
damage was done to buildings and
crops. Miss Mary lIcndrick was in
stan,ly killed at the orphans home by
Il chimney falling on her.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Birmingham. Ala, Aug. S. - An ac-
conmodation train on the Birmny-
ham Mineral branch jumped the track
ut II curve while running fifteen miles
an hour. One passenger was killed
uld twenty-five injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
JOB FOR HARDEN.
To Study and Report on the FinHn
rf,I f..u.i;tt.,r, NJ the PIJlinninnx

To study and Report on the Finnn-
cinI Condition of the Philippines.
Washington, Aug. $. - Edward w.
Harden, formerly financial editor Of
the Chicago Tribune, has been desig-
mated by Secretary Day to study and
report upon the general financial con-
dition of the Philippine islands, the
banking system, the character Of the
banking business transacted, the kind
of money in circulation, the general
condition of exchanges. the rates Of
interest and inbred subjects.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

I'm good health but bad temper" is
said to describe the condition of GER
tain famous author. And IF this were
ALL what hosts OF people might claim
kinship with genius!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
we'll Known I,anker Dend.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-W. G. D. GMnnis,
for many years one Of the leading
bankers of this city. died yesterday.
II. was president Of the Atlas Nation
nj bank. which suspended in 1890,
paving, however, nll dcpositors In full.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
Inclined H. Nomination.

Macon, Mo-, Aug. 5.--Col. K. II. Blcrs,
who had been nominated for congress
by the Republicans Of this. the First
district, has declined the honor owing
to business duties and III health. The
colDulttee Will I'LL the vacancy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

After man gets in hole it's sur
prising how many people there are
who could have told him what path he
might have taken to avoid it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

No wonder the rural editor suffers
from writer's cramp when he has to
take little green apples in payment for
subscriptions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
HAILED AS
DELIVERIES
ENTHUSIASTIC GREETING FOF
THE AMERICAN SOLDIERS.

People of Porto Rico Go Wild With
Delight mt Slight Of the Stars and
Stripcs-Disposition Among M
tives to Torture the SpRnia rds,
hut Americana VIII Not Tolerate
Such n IOursc-Gcn. Stone VIII
Take Arccibo. and by So Doing
Will Cut OF Sun Junn's Source Of
Suppltcs-Amcricnu Wnrshipx Or
dcrcI Away.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Madrid, Aug. 5.-AIilitary measures
with Il view to preventing risings
have been initiated in the provinces OF
Catalonia, Aragon and Bscay.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
SOME MORE OF
PUERTO RICO
AMERICANS INDUSTRIOUSLY GATH
ERING IN TOWNS AND CITIES.

Lnha hitants View With Manifest
Satisfaction the Operations of
Our Army-No Opposition OHered
to the Americans mt Any Point
Flng-Raisinx Ceremonies Bccom-
ing Quite Common a. The Latest
Capture VIII Enable Miles to Cut
on Forty Miles From the March
to Sun Junn-Plnn to Place the
Southern Half Of the Island Under
Control of Our Army.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

The man who is always repeating the
bright saying of his children is a
good-natured person, but tedious at
times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

There would be fewer bachelors if
they were not allowed to associate with
married men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Some people have money and don't
know how to enjoy it. While others
know how to enjoy it but haven't got
il
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Some women are so backward that
they are always several years shy
when it comes to giving their age.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Any old bachelor with plenty of
money can obtain situation as an
ideal husband
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

thought and they all have the
thought of wealth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

It's about as hard to get money out
of a beat as it is to get blood out of a
turnip.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Woman was made from the rib of
man, but as to the origin OF ladies his
tory is painfully silent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

In time of peace soldiers should pre-
pare for war by getting married.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

Guayama Bay, Puerto Rico, Aug. 4
Capt. Goodrich, commander of the
st. Louis, has seized Arroyo and Quay
anna and hoiSted the Stars and Stripes
over both places. BY this stroke Gen
Miles will be able to land his troops ut
the southeastern corner of the island
and cut off forty miles of the march
upon San Juan. No opposition was Of
fcred to the Americans when the ST.
Louis, the Wasp and the Gloucester
entered Guayama bay. Capt Good
rich landed small detachment of men
from his vessel. leading them in per-
son into the little village of Arroyo.
Finding themselves in undisputed pos
session the American party then
pressed forward to Guayama. five
miles distant. where they were able to
establish themselves without resis-
lance.
Without Opposition.
The Wasp and Gloucester left the
rort of Ponce early i'm the morning to
meet the st. Louis. They entered
Guayama bay ahead of the auxiliary
cruiser to reconnoiter. Encountering
no opposition Capt Goodrich took Il
party OF men ashore and seized ARROYO
and Guayama without opposition.
The latter place. it was learned. had
been abandoned on Friday night by Il
Spanish garrison of 800 men. who went
to Cayey. These towns, With their
harbors, will be used by the .Ameri-
cans as base of supplies. 1t is prob
able that the entire second division of
the army will be landed ut Guayama
bay with supplies. The two divisions
OF troops can then effect Il junction at
Cayey and advance together on the
military road to San Juan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
C0NFERS WITH
THE PRESIDENT
FRENCH MINISTER CALLS AT THE
WHITE HOUSE.

Conference on the Peace Question Is
Held Which Lasts for Over an
Hour Both Parties Bind Them-
selves to Secrecy Regarding the
Proceedings Until Further Prog
ress Is Madeline Expected An
swcr of the Spanish Government
Is Either II Counter Proposition
or n Request for Fuller lnfOrmu-
tion Regarding the Presidents
Note.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
A sweeping political statement some
times fills the voters eyes with dust.
The folly of fools attracts larger
crowds than the wisdom of the wise.

From an Indians standpoint it's
America for everybody but the Amer
leans. ......
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11
CARLISTS UP.

A FOrmidNb1e R1sinE Takes Place Mt
LOridn, Catalonia.
London, Aug. 5. - A dispatch from
Barcelona says Il formidable uprising
of Carlists has taken place near Lo-
rida, Catalonia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

The board of strategy is the kind you
get at some boarding houses.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-04-30

come reduced from $4,000 to 5000 per
annum and the per cent increased from
, 70 3 ser cent.
Henry Cd oe Delaware offered an
amendment, which was voted down, to
reduce the bond authorization from five
to one hundred million
On Dingley's motion the lowest de-
nomination Of bonds to be issued under
the section was reduced from $50 to
SO.
a motion by Lewis CD of Washing
ton to make the bonds redeemable spe-
officially in gold or silver coin. at the
option of the Government, was de-
feated-10G to 1856
Another by Shafroth. to make the
bonds redeemable one-half in gold and
cne-half in silver. met a similar fate
Several other propositions of the same
tenor We're voted down.
The vote was then taken on the NC
MilIin income tax substitute, and it
was defeated-123 to 143.
Bland offered as u substitute pro-
vision to issue $1003GQ003 treasury
notes. 1t was lost-1G6 to 14I.
Lanham Cd of Texas moved to
strike out the bond issue section, and
it was lost-lG6 to 1871
At o'clock, under the rules, the bill
was reported to the House. AS Chair
man Dingley had had no opportunity
to offer the amendments agreed upon
I by the majority of the Ways and Means
Committee, he offered as a substitute
bill containing these amendments.
There was some question as to the
regularity of this proceeding. but the
Z 70. dor hDH
were many protests from the Demo-
Gratis against this parliamentary move,
and Bland insisted upon the reading or
| the substitute in full.
The reading occupied almost an hour.
Dingley briefly explained the commit
tee amendments which were enumer-
ated in these dispatches last night ana
! then demanded the previous question.
The substitute was then adopted with
out division.
McMilin moved to recOmmit the bill,
with instructions to strike out the bond
I provision, and insert in lieu thereof the
income tax provision, but he withdrew
it and allowed Bailey to modify the mo-
ton to instruct the committee to add
the income tax provision as an amend
ment to the BILL the bond feature being
/ retained.
! The motion was defeated-164 to 1I3.
| The motion to recommit was defeated
! -134 to 1I3. The Democrats, Populists
! and four publicans-Barthold of Mis-
souri, BrOmWell of Ohio. Johnson OF
/ Indiana and White Of Illinois-voted
! for the motion.
The vote was then taken on the final
passage of the bill, and it was passed
/ 1S1 to 1871 With six exceptions, the
J Democrats and Populists voted against
: the bill, and two Republicans voted
with the opposition.
| Boutelle O2) of Maine, Chairman OF
J the Committee on Naval Affairs, pre-
! scented the conference report on the
naval bill.
Cannon (R) of Illinois made the
point Of order that the cOnferrees had
I exceeded their jurisdiction, in that they
had accepted over $j00000 above the
, differences between the two houses and
had also added provisions which were
( not in conference.
With the point of order pending he
moved an adjournment, which was car
ried.