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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-08-11

W.. j. Mooney and sister, Miss Annie, of
Langdon spent Wednesday nightin town.
john Loynes aud family have returned
from their weeks outing at Rock Lake.
A field OF barley near Milton this week
threshed out IL bushels to the acre. 1t
had been damaged by hail.
Ex-Mayor Mercer and wife OF Langdon
spent Wednesday night with Hannah
friends. Frank is warm candidate for
sheriff by the democratic route.
Ii the parents OF Hannah hope to send
their children to school this winter, it is
about time they were making a move in
the direction OF securing q school house.
Carpenter Dune. Campbell put new
front in Lawton 4 Luxtons harness
store yesterday. 1t is all home work
and much superior to the ready made
varieties.
Morris Orion returned to Langdon
this week from the klondike, and says
he will stitch traces aud have the advan-
tage OF being next to large piles OF wood
and grub.
The postotfice inspector came around
to Langdon last week, tits said, and
after pronouncing Pat McHugh to be a
good republican-and stating that his
books were in excellent shape-he re
quested Pat to resign as postnastsr-or
as alderman OF the lat ward and Pat
just to show that he was no .hog-re-
signed as postmaster and all is WELL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
GAY AS GENERALS.
New Uniforms Which Staff at Providence
Opera Hous. and Olympic Will Wear.

In the revolutionary overhaullng Oh
the Providence Opera House, Manager
wendelsehaefer has not neglected the
least detail, as folks will discover when
they see the inside of the house.
TO live up to" the elaborate color.
drapery, furnishing and decorations
that the artists and artisans nave peen
rushing to completion all summer, the
onera House staff of ushers, water
bows. ETC., will be uniformed richly. 10
fudge by the design, they might pe
mistaken for generals, at least, III tney
naraded in daylight on the street
among their more soberly clad IeuoW
citizens. But in the beautifui tnea.re
these rich uniforms will simply mar
monize unostentatiously, contrlput,hns
thair Far from unimportant share TO the
nerfect whole. Teran q Co., the snow
street tailors, secured the contract Ior
the outfitting, and their designer, MI.
n NJ. Whitebone under the super
visionSof Mr.. Wendelschaefer, has pro-
duced a uniform that probably no other
theatre in the country can pegih W
match.
high grade goods to start with, sucn as
is used in the United States military
and naval service. There Is an eiapor-
ate clover design on the sleeves, mace
of the finest military gold braid, wniie
the buttons on the coat are l4-kara,
gold plate. with the monogram r. -.
on each in raised letters. The coat mas
a Duke of wellington stock ana pre-
sents a most natty yet dignihed ap-
pearance.
Teran e. Co also secured the contrac,
for supplying the uniforms OF the stan
~ the Olympic Theatre. which mas aiso
been refurbished and beautihed TINS
summer The Olympic's uniform IS o.
covert cloth and is trimmed with g
tasteful brown braid, with richly gil
buttons. They are altogether very
fetching. -
The theatres are probably proud o
| the new uniforms which this yount
and enterprising tailoring nrin no
nroduced for them. They will be amoi,l
the effects that patrons will eageri!
look for on the opening night
There are also two uniforms Tor IN
water boys. an English Eton jacket Ell
feet with three rows of gilt ball button
down the front of the coat ana trim
NED with military gold braid, making
/ decidedly fetching outnt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
NEW SLETS

Mauser bullet through my arm
Down at Santiago.
So the surgeon packed me honie
Thanks TO Mr.. Dago.
Folks were mighty glad 10 see
IL wac but trifie.
NcIl WAS. too---and bless the LORD
FOR that Spanish riie'
strange a cripped arm should De
such a demonstration
That q heart stands mucn In neeo
or certain ration,
i've been trying and in vain,
Sev'ral wears, to ketch her,
Once / fell and broke my leg
Yet II didn't fetch her.
INT the Don who did me up
Is my friend forever.
Reckon that he didn't think
He could shoot so clever;
For ne struck a breast that long
Had defied his betters--
And I'm here To find IL out,
Having failed in letters.
So as long as / can't fight,
I'm a fool to grumble.
And guess the folks around
Have begun TO tumble.
with Nelrs help-I tell you that
Girl Is just a dandy
8 / can use left arm. now,
Iover-like and handy.
EDWIN l.. SABlN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
FOR FIELD
HOSPITALS
Three More Nurses Ready
to Leave the City.
CALLFR0MMISS MAXWELL
Four Nurses From Training School
Here Are Now on Duty.
OTHER GRADUATES ARE READY.
CALLFROM MISS MAXWELL
OTHER GRADUATES ARE READY.

Miss Stowe. superintendent of the
Rhode Island hospital training schooi'
has received a telegram from MISS "A.
c. Maxwell superintendent OF the NE"
York Presbyterian hospital trainins
school, asking If she could seno any
more nurses for field hospitals. MISS
Stowe replied that she had three nurses
ready to go and two others waiting
orders.
A short time ago six graduates of the
Rhode Island hospital school voiun-
| teered for service, and last SATURDAY
! two OF these were ordered TO report.
| These were Miss Ellen A. Kenney ana
Miss Mary Quinn, both of this city, who
| left at once for Montauk Point, ana are
4 now on duty there. Miss Annie Lee, OF
| Newport another of the SIX, is now on
| duty at Fortress Monroe, Va, ana MISS
| Sieverts, of this city has been detailed
TO Chickamauga. the TWO ren.sinins pNs nra,.,
volunteers are Miss Lieberstein, OF New
| York, and they will leave at once In re-
sponse to the second call.
| The three Sother nurses reported as
| ready to go by Miss Stowe are MISS
Kate M. Grant. of Woonsocket; MISS
Elizabeth Fleming of Pawtucket, anc
| Miss Helen Sheehan, or Woonsocket
These are all graduates OF the Rhode
Island hospital training school. These
nurses must be equipped with regu,
lar list of supplies and clothing, ane
these include four colored uniforms, l.
aprons, four suits of underclothing
eight handkerchiefs, macintosh,
sailor hat. umbrella, rubbers, steamel
trunk and number of medical anC
surgical supplies. For travelling tn
nurses must have colored woolen skir
| and shirt waist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
VETERAN FlREMEN.
They Will Go to Mount Hope Muster on
Steamer Sylvan Shore.

At an adjourned meeting OF the vet
eran Firemen's Association last even
ing. it was announced that the steamer
Sylvan Shore had been chartered TO
carry the members to the muster at
Mount Hope Park.
Comrade Orrin s. Mowry was re-
ported as having been injured at Roger
Williams Park. 1t was reported that
ex- President Halls condition was
much improved. A letter Oh tnanks
from the family of the late ex-Presi-
dent Charles f.. Carpenter was read and
received AN invitation TO attend the
muster at Crescent Park Thursday
September 1, was accepted. The asso-
ciation then adjourned to meet TINS
morning at the hall in uniform at go
o'clock, preparatory to boarding tn'
boat at o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
A Quiet Wedding.

Herbert Gremon White OF Boston
Mass. and Miss Sarah Adeline Linton,
of Providence. were united in marriage
wednesday afternoon at O'Clock at
lat Lester street, the home OF tne
brides sister, Mrs. j. w. Souther. kew.
s. A. Blaisdell was the of1ciatlng cler-
gyman. Only the immediate rrlenus ol
9ba two families were present. The
bride and groom were the recipients
ne many useful and beautiful presents
Mr.. and Mrs White took the evening
train for Maine, where they are TO re.
main for a week, after which they VII
return to their home in Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
OPEN REGATTA.


The 18th annual open regatta OF the
Rhode Island Yacht club was saiieo
Yesterday afternoon in the presence OF
a large number of interested spectators.
Ex-com. Jesse Metcalf with a large
party viewed the race from the deck OF
his handsome new steam yacht Endion.
Ex- Mayor Frank +. Olney and party
were aboard his yacht Annie. Rear
Com. William Il. Banigan and party
occupied his launch Endelyon.
The day was all that could DE de-
sired. -
Two courses were laid out, one OF -
miles for the larger craft and the otnei
of l2 miles for the smaller. Througnou'
the entire race the breeze held strong
and the race throughout was cioseiy
contested.
one of the prettiest races of the after.
noon was between the Kildee ana tmt a
Spook, two Bristol boats. In the ~.
| footer class. Nat Herreshons son II
| the Spook won by narrow margin
| The summary:
First Division-30- Foot Class.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs.


Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 25.--The cleo
ton OF the officers of the supreme
Lodge, Knights of Pythias. did not
take place this morning. 1t is usual
to elect officers the third day OF the bi-
ennial session. but IL was objected 10
because OF the Investigations that are
now going on. There were stormy
| times In the lodge room this morning.
| several appropriations that usually
| went right through at former meetings
were either referred or voted down. q
| resolution was introduced that Will GU
the expenses Of the meeting of the su
preme Lodge one-half.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

Galveston Tex. Aug. a5.-The Cal
weston News today prints the last OF its
1898 series OF crop reports covering
acreage, yield and condition OF the cot
ton crop. The crop " In hne condition,
with indications that Texas will make
tho largest crop I'm the history OF the
state. Taking the state. as whole. the
acreage was slightly decreased. An es-
fimate of $500. 600 bales for the state
seems conservative while with late
fall end propitious weather the croT
will make more. The crop In from two
TO four weeks late,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
CONNECTICUT HOUSE

Surrounded by green fields. having
splendid view, within easy walking dis
tance of the beach, 1t possesses an un-
qualified advantage. A fine plank walk
connects it with Crescent Beach and
the Steamboat Landing. Carriages
meet every boat. The house has tele-
phone connection with the telegraph
office. To those who have never visited
the house 1t may be said that the rooms
are large. airy and well furnished; the
piazzas broad and roomy. The table is
kept UP to the highest standard.
MRS. NJ. N. DAY, Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
Surf Hotel !!

Situated on bluff. overlooking the
entire bay, harbor and bathing peacn.
Outside bath house free to guests; also
hot salt water baths in the house Tree
to our patrons. Every room mas an
ocean view. Telegraph. post ONCE ana
drug stores within two minutes walk
from the hotel. Bliss springs and gooo
hair mattresses; fresh fish. Holsters ana
CLAIMS direct from the ocean; milk ana
vegetables from the home farms every
day. For terms or any information ap-
ply at the hotel or direct to
MRS. c. w. WILLIS. Proprietor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
Naval Changes Of Local Interest.

DIR. G. III. Peckham Is ordered to the
Minnesota, Boston.
Lieut.. George Eiswald is ordered to
the monitor Lehjgh.
Ensign Lewis r. Burrough Is ordered
TO the Marcellus, Boston.
Ensign Norton is ordered to the
monitor Catskill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
c.neral Walkers Annual Reception.

Gen. William r. Walker entertains
Tho mast grand commanders of the
Knirhts Templars of New England at
his summer residence, Annawamscutt.
today. Every New England state Is
represented in the company. II has been
the annual practice of Gen. Walker to
entertain the members OF the grand
commandery in the month OF August,
and the fame OF his hospitaiity. ON
these occasions Is Widespread among
the Templars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

This Hotel is on a bluff within 100
feet of the beach and directly over
looking the breakwater and boat iano,
ing at East Harbor. Next 20 P.'o. ano
Gable Office. convenient to stores anu 70
the surf bathing on far-famed Crescent
Beach. it's location is one of the most
desirable on the Island. Well furnished.
with modern conveniences. first class :
appointments and service. with gas an"
electric bells in every room. With milk,
eggs, poultry and vegetables from !.
large farm connected with the notei, :!
to its guests.
r. G. LEWIS, Proprietor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

@Did not finish. ;. -
The race committee were 7: 4. Ban
ming. A. NJ. Potter, SamuelN Whiteley'
Fred e. Field, Il. G. Law. Measurers
Tn tbe absence Of Chairman E. It.
Banning. i'll with typhoid fever, Or;
Potter was in charge aboard the judges
boat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
Frozen Meat For Manil'.

Brisbane. Queensland, Aug. 2o.-The
British steamer Urmston Grange ana
the British steamer Duke OF Suther-
land sailed today for Manila with three
thousand tons of frozen meat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
The MANISSES 0Ild COTTAGES

All kinds of sea food. famous Block
island bluefish, Goldfish. bass. Holsters.
etc. are caught within sight OF the
hotel and served in every style. The
fruits. meats, etc., are supplied from
the numerous Island farms. The table
and service kept at high stanoaru.
The sleeping Rooms are furnished
with good hair Mattresses; gas ana
electric bells In every room; fire hose
or all floors.
Great care has been exercised In the
plumbing and drainage of the Manisses.
There Is a good Music Hall In the
hotel. An orchestra In attendance.
Special Attention Paid to Dinner vsr'ss'
C.. z. BROWN. A. {. Brown.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

wo>hington, Aug. k1S.--For Ncw
nnnr1nnd- -rhunderstorms and rain TO-
n1rht ana Friday; variable Winds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
STEAMERS FOR
ROCKY POINT

LEAVR PROVIDENCE, week days, Q RIO.
ril TIS n e LSAys e = hSdRy X POINT g
ci 10. y To- .8 TO- a TO- IS TO- 8 10. ~ ~ 40 10.
LEAVE PRoViDENCR, snndsys rio. I'll.
RI RiEfJSRkfsS Il Fl II g. LhAvs q ROCKY POINT for
Providence. SUNDAYS, I'll Is. ~l2 10. 81 IL. ~ lb
% Is, "A 10, 20 10. - ID, 10, y. 10 ~
r Stop at Crescent Park ana FIELDS ROM
only.
d Stop at Fields Point only
sUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25

Professional and Business Men buy
Season Ticket = Three Monfhs. eio'Oo;
One Month"; @T.0O.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-08-25
3-THREE TRIPS DAILY TO-3
NEWPORT

LEAVE PROVIDENCE, week days. M
LEAVE NEWPORT. week days Is II 30 a
LEAVE PROVIDENCE. Sundays 10 m, O.
LEAVE NEWPORT. Sundays. g. II 30 m.
3 and D m.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-29
LATER.

The time in the United States senate
on the Goth was spent in discussing the
Teller resolution providing that the
government pay the principal and in
terest Of the bonds OF the United States
I'm silver. In the house consideration of
the Indian appropriation bill consumed
the entire day. The conference report
ON the urgent deficiency bill was
adopted.
The Spanish battle ship Vizcaya, Of
1000. tons displacement, has been or
dered 10 visit American ports
Joseph McKenna, Of California, took
his seat on the bench of the supreme
court of the United States as an associ-
ate justice.
The Rhode Island legislature met in
Providence and listened TO the annual
message of Gov Elisha Dyer.
A negro woman who dubbed fatal
~ wounded young white man was
killed by a mob few miles south of
Natchez, Miss.
Michael Hoffman, a pioneer whole
sale liquor merchant in Kansas City,
Mo. failed for 100000.
William Earl Cook. said 10 be the old
est freemason in the word, passed has
one hundred and first birthday at his
home in Portsmouth, X. /.
A national advisory conference Of
prohibitionists began a session in Gin
cinnati
President Dole of Hawaii, arrived in
Washington and in behalf Of the gov
ernment was welcomed TO the national
capital by Secretary Sherman.
The barge Yonl,ers, bound from New
port News TO Providence, II. l., sunk Off
Barnegat with four men on board.
The monetary convention at Indian
apolis concluded its work after adopt
ing resolutions entirely in favor of the
gold standard.
Six miners were probably fatally in
jured by an explosion OF fire damp in
a coal shaft at Alden, Pa.
The steamer City OF Duluth went
ashore on the outer bar at ST. Joseph,
Mich, in a furious gale, but the pas
sengers and crew were saved
While crossing a railroad trestle near
St. Louis Mrs. Lizzie King and Frank
Carey aged IL were run down by an
express train and killed.
The Central Mattress Manufacturers
association was organized at Indian
apolis for the purpose Of reducing COM
petition and TO regulate prices
The interstate joint convention of
bituminous coal operators and miners
came TO an end in Chicago The miners
have secured an eight-hour day and a
ten per cent. increase in wages.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-29
ALI the News Of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News Of the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad.
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL
Proceedings Of First Regular session.

Proceedings Of First Regular Session.
The senate on the 2ist confirmed the NOM
nation OF Joseph McKenna 20 be associate
Justice or the supreme court OF the United
States. An agreement was reached for a
vote on the Teller silver resolution next
Thursday In the house bill was passed
20 extend the public land laws OF the United
States to the territory OF Alaska and the
urgent deficiency bill was sent 10 confer
ence.
Bills were introduced in the senate on
the 22d 10 amend the interstate commerce
law and for the publication OF the pen
sion roll. The resolution OF Senator Teller
providing that the bonds OF the United
States may be paid IN silver dollars was
discussed. The nomination Of Gov Griggs.
OF New Jersey. 20 be attorney-general, was
received from the president. In the house
n bill was introduced extending the crimi-
nal laws OF the United States 90 Indian
school students. Most OF the day was de-
voted TO general debate on the Indian APP
preparation bill.
The pension appropriation bin was de-
bated in the senate on the 2ith, as was
also Senator Teller's silver resolution, and
Senator Morgan reiterated his charge that
ex-President Cleveland was In favor OF Ha-
walian annexation, Notwithstanding the
denial OF the letter The nominations OF
Charles II. Duel. OF New York, TO be COM
missioner OF patents. and George r. Rob-
erTs. OF Iowa, 10 be director OF the mint
(Mr. Preston having res!gned) were re-
cedved from the president. The house
spent a couple OF hours transacting busi-
ness relating 10 the District OF Columbia
and the remainder OF the day on the In
dian appropriation bill.
The army appropriation bin was intro
duced In the senate on the 25th. as was
also a bill which restricts the denomination
OF greenbacks and treasury notes 10 bills
OF five dollars and upwards and provides
that national banks may issue currency up
10 the par value or bonds deposited The
pension bill was passed. In executive ses-
sion the Teller resolution was discussed s...-
Under the parliamentary fiction OF discuss
ing the Indian appropriation bin the house
devoted almost the entire day TO n political
debate.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-29
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

West Virginia is now producing more
high-grade petroleum than any other
state In the union.
The great strike OF machinsts in
Great Britain has ended in failure for
the workmen, after struggle Of six
] months.
| EN-President Cleveland has purchased
a tract OF land near Princeton. N, j.,
which he intends 10 stock for a game
preserve.
II is stated that the government Of
Chill has decided to undertake the con-
strnction Of The projected trans-Audesn
railway.
The United States government is TO
establish carrier pigeon loft in Allan
tic City. n j.. TO be used 10 connection
with the naval service.
Miss Phebe G. Edgar. Of Railway. ~
j.. has been-a teacher for GO years In
the Sunday school Of the Second Presby-
terrain church Of that place.
The firm OF a. s. Baker & Co. OF the
produce exchange OF New York and
London. has closed contract for TO-
600 bicycles for shipment to Europe.
The Women's Federated Clubs Of Mis-
souri, voted TO establish a travelling liz
brary in Missouri and appointed board
OF seven members 10 inaugurate the
work
While w. c. Hoge. OF Nevada. Mo-. was
on his journey home TO meet his wife.
from whom he had been separated by a
quarrel. he fell under freight train at
Fulton. Mo-, aud was killed.
Seth y. Trip. who died at his home
in Lynn. Mass. the other day. was prob
ably the greatest inventor Of shoe ma
chlnery. and his devices have revolu-
,ionized almost every branch Of the In
dustry
Congress Is 10 be asked for nm appro-
prlaiion OF $4,000 10 aid in the erection
In Chester. Pa. OF $4,000 monument
over the grave OF John Morton. who gave
The casilng vote OF Penusylyania for the
declaration OF independence.
Maud Booth wife OF Commander Bal
iingion Rooth. OF the Volunteers ~
America. has left the Presb> terian hos
piial in New York. where she has been
for The last six weeks. and returned TO
her home ~ Mont Clair. N J.
Moses Scharn. 65 years old a wldower
for eight years. senior member 81
Scharif Bros. -four dealers and promi-
nent IN business and Jewish circles IN
ST Louis. eloped with and married
Gentle 40 wears his junior. former
servant In his household
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-29
JosEPH M,KENNA.

fitted for the high Office of supreme
court justice on the ground of a want OF
legal attachments. He commented at
length upon this latter document and
was interrupted by Senator Perkins
(Cal), who read published defense
OF Judge McKenna, giving statistics 10
show that he had not, as judge Of the
California federal court, been more fire.
quently reversed by superior tribunals
than had other judges Of the same rank.
Senator Allen did not insist upon roll
call when the vote was taken and the
vote was overwhelmingly favorable to
confirmation
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-29
Served rorty-Two years.

Washington, Jan. 25.-The rcsigna.
ton Of II. l.. Preston as director OF the
mint was on Monday rendered 10 the
president, TO take effect upon the APP
pointment and qualification of his sue
cessor. Mr. Preston has been con
nected with the treasury department
for more than AZ years. During the
last four years he has been director o;
the mint. His long experience and ac-
quired information has been very vain-
able to the government. The president
later sent to the senate the name Of
George +. Roberts, Of Fort Dodge, Ia,
fer the vacancy created by the resigna-
ton OF Mr.. Preston.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-01-29
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Senator White, OF California. has been
elected chairman OF the democratic con.
gressional committee.
Charles a. Gilburg. who had a world.
wide reputation as a chess problematist,
died suddenly In New York
Judge John Milton Scott, former
chief justice OF the supreme court OF
Illinois. died at his home in Blooming
ton. H.. aged rs years
Rev. DR.. John Hall. yielding TO the
wish of the congregation Of the Fifth
Avenue Presbyterian church in New
York, has withdrawn his resignation.
NJ. j. Cramer. ex-minister 10 Den.
mark and Switzerland and n brother
in-law Of Gen. y. S. Grant died sud
denly in Carlisle, Pa. aged 65 years.
Rev. Il. Dewitt 1almage. ID. d.. was
married in Allegheny. Pa. 10 Mrs
Charles Collier, widow.
Charles +. Reed. one OF the most
prominent men In CALIFORNIA; history.
lied In Auburn.
William McCarty died in Ottumwa.
Ia aged io1 years. He was a native Of
Ireland.