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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
COSualtica.

The large establishment of the Ncid.
ringhauS House Furnishing company,
at st. Louis. was partially destroyed
resulting in a loss of more than $4,000
to the stock and building.
For preventing railroad disaster by
the timely discovery of Il broken rail
and the stopping of an approaching
train, Il locomotive engineer ut Halle,
on the Saale, received IL reward Of two
marks 600 centS) from the railroad com.
pany.
Richard Claussen. aged fifteen. work
ing for farmer near Reinbeck, Iowa
shot Miss Minnie Fogt, fracturing her
skull. He then hung himself. 1t is
thought the girl will recover. The
shooting is believed to have been ac-
cidental and the suicide caused by
fright.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
Sporting Items.


Dartmouth will play big foot ball
game in New York next fall with Cor
nell or the Carlisle Indians.
Bobby Dobbs defeated Bob Kane OF
San Francisco in six rounds before
Jack Skelly's American Sporting clut
at Scranton, Pa.
That three-cOrnered race ut New
London between Cornell, Yale and
Harvard, promises to be bigger
event than last years race Mt Pougt-
keepSie.
In the Metropolitan clubs arena ut
Wheeling. w. Va, Oscar Gardner, the
Omaha Kid" added another to his
string of victories, putting out Jack
Okeefe Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, in the
eighteenth round
The grand jury at San Francisco has
discovered that boxing contests out
there are only prize fights in disguise.
1t has requested the board of supervis-
ors to issue no more permits for such
contests.
Young Critic is having the same trou-
bic with the police of San Francisco
that he had when he was in Chicago.
Saturday the bluecoats Of the Pacific
coast city arrested the pugilist, charg-
ing him with vagrancy.
John Smith, Toronto rider of some
reputs, has, through his manager,
challenged Jimmy Michael to an I'M
paced twenty-tive-mile race. 1t is hard
ly probable that Michael will consent
to ride such race with anybody.
NJ. J. Connolly, Peter Makers back
err, claims that, in long conversation
he had recently with Mccoy, the KID
said he would make a match with
Tommy Ryan as soon as the six weeks
have expired and he shall have claimed
the championship of the world
"Pat' Ready, the Washington mid.
dle-weight, intends to dispute kid"
McCoy's claim to the middleweight
championship, and his manager, Mike
Haley, has deposited forfeit for a
fight with Mccoy, OF any other white
man, at 15S pounds at the ringside.
John E. Wilson of Victor Iowa, is
willing to back his eleven-year-old son
against any boy. in the world under
twelve years of age for $1OO side at
fifteen live birds, twenty-five yards
rise. three-quarters of an ounce of shot.
Samuel Harris and american" Billy
Plimmer will probably be seen in q
limited-round contest before the Bank
ers' Athletic club. Chicago, in the near
future. The boys have agreed to weigh
IL at 100 pounds at the ringside.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
France has a curious system of dis

France has curious system of dis
tributing the tobacco shops, which are
government offices, to the widows and
other needy relatives of her distin-
guished. Among the recipients of the
261 bureauX de tabac given last year
are Nine. Jules Simon, widow af the
academician, senator and minister; the
widows of general of division; Of
four generals of brigade. and of Il rear
admiral. and the daughter Of profess
Sor Of the Sorbonne.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

Men who have had the widest ex-
perlence in war are just those who
utter the strongest peace sentiments.
Lleut.-Gen. Schofield in his "Forty-
Six Years in the Army" dissents from
the opinion that occasional wars are
necessary to keep up the fires of pa
triotism." True patriotism is like a
fire on the family hearth, giving light
and warmth to the domestic circle.
Spurious patriotism blazes up like a
bonfire. center of temporary excite
ment, but it soon dies out. The steady
flame of real devotion to country burns
in peace no less than in war. Were
there to be no more sound of battle, or
sight of garments rolled in blood, dis
interested and enduring affection for
the land Of ones birth or adoption
would do its perfect work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
DEATH TO THE sPANIARDs.
Cubars and Their Sympathizers
Hold An Enthusiastic Meeting In
New York.

New York.
New York, Feb. 26-The Cubans Of
this city held massmeeting at Chick
ering hall to celebrate the third an
niversary of the outbreak of the re-
volution. Conspicuous among the dec
orations was an American flag draped
in mourning and festooned with the
flag Of Cuba Libre.
A number of speakers gave vent to
some outbursts Of fiery oratory. Dur
ing an address by Senior Enrique Jose
Earona, a flashing eyed young Cuban
girl called out: death to the Span
ish," and the audience went wild with
enthusiasm. There were shouts Of
'Vive Ia America" and "Libre Cuba
followed by cheers and much shouting.
One Of the supporters of the revolu-
'tion in Cuba telegraphed from New
Orleans that he could not be present
but that he would give one hundred
uniforms and money to the cause.
Other messages Of q like character
were received.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
Otherwise.

The salt works at Kanapolis, Kas.,
for the first time in years, are employ
ing full force of men.
Members of the Cuban cabinet are
reported secretly negotiating with the
revolutionists with q view to the indie
pcndence of the island.
1t is stated that the name of Siepk-
ieWick. the author of "Quo Vadis," is
pronounced Chenkayveetch with the
accent on the second syllable, and CHI as
in child.
1t is stated that the overDroduction
OF oil in the Los Angeles, Cal, oil
fields at the present time is nearly 500
barrels day.
1t is stated that the overproduction
of oil in the Los Angeles oil fields at
the present time is nearly 500 barrels
per day.
The Virginia State Bankers associa-
ton, in annual session at Richmond,
adopted the indianapolis monetary
plan, there being but two votes in the
negative.
Chemists have submitted the follow
ing report on the ore from the new
Wilkinson mine at Marquette, Mich.
Copper, 4G per cent other valuable
metals. 5 per cent.
Mrs. Helen Hammond, widow of
George II. Hammond, founder of Ham
mond. Ind, the pioneer in shipping
fresh meats III refrigerator cars, died
at Detroit. She was widely known be-
cause Of her charities.
The steamer North Pacific, bound for
Alaska, which was abandoned by a
number of passengers at Port Towns
end. on account Of her alleged unsea
Worthiness, has continued her voyage,
new crew having been secured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

The shadow of accountability follows
us all, but it is clearest under the CAL
cium light of social eminence. A con-
firmed drunkard recently recounted
the circumstances of his first glass.
When youth he was invited to join
an excursion party down the Potomac,
and during the day was asked by a
distinguished woman to bring her a
glass of wine. He did so, but was rallied
upon, bringing none for himself 81
have never tasted wine," was his
.fonfused reply. But surely you will
not refuse to drink with the Presi-
dents wife," He did not. Happily
in recent administrations wiser pol
icy prevails. why pretend to be old
topers, just because we are here?" was
the humorous query of one gracious
mistress of the white house; 1T would
be affectation."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

Many young persons are apt to re-
gard clergymen as serious and
solemn class, and to infer therefrom
that religion must be gloomy mat
ter. thousands of young readers of
Alice in Wonderland" never suspect
ed that Lewis Carroll the writer OF
that book of wholesome fun, was the
Rev. Charles L. Dodgson, a clergy
man OF the Church of England, whose
death was recently announced. Is it
not true that, to the fun afforded bv
his inimitable works, there would have
been added lesson in the cheerfu|ness
OF religion, if they had gone out un-
der his own name as the recreation of
a cheerful-minded "preacher?"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
YIELDS TO PRESSURE.
Canadian Government Makes KlOn-
dixie Notifications.

Canadian Government Makes Klon-
dixie Notifications.
Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 26.-The govern
ment has yielded to United States
pressure, and will modify the law re-
specting carriage of Canadian goods to
the Yukon in American vessels. The
premier also intimates to Klondike
deputation the probable abolition of
the gold royalty.
The government has decided to per-
nit Canadian goods to be shipped from
Vancouver and Victoria, in American
vessels, free Of duty, by st. Michaels
to the Yukon, for the coming season.
An order to this effect has been sent to
the customs officers on the coast. The
order applies to the Yukon route by St.
Michaels. and does not include Ska
quay and Dyea.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
Criminal.

A. D. Perkins, who escaped from the
Perkins county. Nas.) Jail, where he
was held for obtaining money under
false pretenses, has been recaptured.
Carl Paddleford shot himself in the
head at Butler, Mo. He had been eX.
pecting money from EllIwood, Neb.,
his former home, and was Respondent
at not getting it.
In quarrel arising from an old feud
j. w. kribble shot and perhaps fatally
wounded W. a. Watson at Nekoma,
kas. kibble used a shotgun, discharg-
ing both barrels in Wutson's back,
neck and head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
ORDERED TO HAVANA
SPANISH MAN-OF-yNAl CUTS HER
VISIT SHORT.

Cant. Eulatc Receives Orders to Pro-
coed to Havana Mt Oncc-WOrl1 Of
Conling Almost COmplctcd-Sen-
men busy Putting the Ship In
Shape for n Sea VOyngc-Cnpt.
Eulnte Denies the Story That tho
vizcnya's Steering Gear Is Out of
Order.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
MAI. RIVAS SHOT.
A Spanish Force Defeated by Rodrt-

n ST"HisH FOrcc De1eateI by ROdrf-
EueZ.
Havana, Feb. 26.-The Spanish in
fanta battalion under Maj. Pedro Riyes
left Candelaria, province of Pinar dol
Rio, Oh Monday to reconcoiter the Mulo
heights. No insurgents were found
until the troops reached the heights,
when suddenly they were attacked by
large force under Gen. Maria Rodri-
Suez and Leader Perico Diaz and sur
rounded. A hot fight ensued. Mai.
Rives was killed by shots in the mouth
and heart. The Spanish column effected
retreat after considerable loss. Its
casualties. in addition to the loss of Mai.
Rivas, was three officers and forty-tiye
men wounded. 1t is believed there
We're others killed. The insurgent loss
is not known, but was probably small.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
THE NEWS RESUME
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS CT THE WORLD.

A Comprehensive Review of the
Important Happenings of the
Past Week Culled From the Tel
eEraph Reports The Notable
Events Mt Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
For Alasknn Ports

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 26.-The steamer
City of Seattle, which has sailed for
Alaskan ports carried from this civ
sixty first-class and 1913 second class
passengers. Brigantine Blakeley and
schooner James &. Swain, also left for
Copper river with IA passengers, and
a large amount of freight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

London, Feb. 2G.-The Singapore cor
respondent of the Times says: Prince
Henry of Prussia has displayed the
greatest tact in dealing with the Ger
mans here. They proposed to read him
u polntedly patriotic address, but aft
er seeing 1t, he declined to accent. F."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

Luetgert wants another trial, on the
theory that Mrs. Luetgert is still alive.
If Mrs. Luetgert appears, however, no
difficulty will be experience in getting
her husbands release, without a new
trial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
A Winner

An 1rishman, becoming interested in
the local excitement over cock-fighting,
decided to enter a bird, in whose Prov
ess he evidently had every confidence.
On the eventful day Pat arrived at
the pit with a fat, sleek duck under his
arm, ard, proudly setting it down be-
fore the slim adversary, remarked:
"Divil bit can you thrip him W;
lux at that fut.'-Short Stories Maya
zine
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
Job for an Enxlishman-

London, Feb. pa dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from HON. ing saws
tnat MI. Drummond, an Englishman
OF Shanghai has been appointed legal
and foreign adviser to the yicerov NJ
Nankin (the Southern capitar'' Of
China) with the assent of the rsunp
Ii Yamen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

DR.. Nansen says he found lecturing
in the United States harder work than
hunting for the north pole. And it
may be noted that he failed in both I'M
dertakings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

<'The time is at hand for the great
American play" said Chicago paper
in its dramatic review. 1t probably
means that the baseball season is not
far off,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

The morning after the recent gale an
Essex county laborer bought a paper,
and read to his mate the amount Of
damage done. Things went on Salts
fGctorily until they came to how Wool
WITCH arsenal was flooded out.
Seven thousand troops ed out:'
said the laborcr, in establishment.
What for"' inquired his mate.
why to drink the water up, OF
course" was the sharp reply.-An-
SWers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

Paper horseshoes are said to last
longer than those made of metal.
Why not paper harness? Horses
wearing paper collars may yet orna-
ment our streets.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
HeEulatinr the Rush

"Smith wants to go to the Klondike,
but he has to get that pledge signed
first"
what pledge"
"Why, he does not feel safe to go un-
less he can get 500 people to promise
not to &C.,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

A riot between the classes of Bap-
fist college in Indiana would seem to
indicate that the boys have omitted
the solemn duty of taking water.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
A Vain Ouiblple.

"Excuse me-" said the collector, "bul
23 cents isn't an appreciable payment
OH. what you owe''
'''fou are only collecting the interest,
l believer
Eyes"
swell, this is according to contract.
1t was stipulated that the interest
should be payable quarterly."-Wu
ingtOn Star
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
Meant the Onnosite.

Farmer Wayback-You city people
have such queer ways Of saying
things.
Mr.. Up-to-Date-Yes?
Farmer Wayback-Yes. I heard Mrs.
Up-to-Date say last night that she
must dress for the ball.-Somerville
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

The Rev. Stopford Brooke still sticks
to his idea that it is best to have rota-
ton in the pulpits. Brooke evidently
approves of ecclesiastical FOUNDERS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
VIII Ply ON the YuLor

RIO Janeiro. Feb. 26-The Canadian
racine railways steamship Tartar.
from southampton, left here for van
couVer. Where she will ply on the Yu-
kon trade.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
LANGDON,
Home, home, sweet sweet home;
There's no place like home, De LONE
Chicago inclines to the belief that
Promoter CRADLES punishment is am
pie. He is stranded in St. Louis.

1t is said that the grain elevator
recently built at Buffalo is the largest
in the world, but Chicago will prob
ably deny it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

Half a million grains of quinine
were recently consigned to Consul
General Lee as part of relief supplies
to Cuba. The effect of this store of
tonic on the consumers will be less
than would be the result to the ner-
vous systems of Spain and the United
States, were a single grain of gun
powder to be burned with hostile in
tent, kindling the awful fires of war
between these powers
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03
Too Sharp Diet,

MCSeum Manager-The SWOru-SWal-
lower seems out OF health.
Keepcr-Yes; he quarreled with the
fat lady, and she made him eat his
own words.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-03

The story from Hinsdale, ILL.,, to the
effect that farmer has been attacked
by rabbits, fairly routed and forced to
take shelter in his barn, and there was
besieged for six or eight hours, is most
reassuring to those of us who have I'M
derstood that all the really able liars Of
this country had left for the Klondike.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-19

Have your pictures framed at Folsom
and Varney's. Att
If you want bargin in corsets and
waists go to Judkins.
The best line in town of white goods
for graduation dresses at w. Fl. Wildes'
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-19
MUST Be SOLD
this Week.

The Fruit and News Stand of Chas.
Lashon, Madison Ave-, together with the
fixtures, show cases, nice soda fountain,
etc., and two ice cream freezers, is to be
sold this week at some price. Business
is good and paying. Best of reasons for
selling. See the place and then make
John Lashon or J. P. Merrill an offer for
it. Nothing reasonable will be refused.
Iw2o
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-19

COMPOSITION MEETING.

STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET COUNTY. Court OF INSOLVENCY
FEBRUARY TERM, 1893.
In case of BENZ P. j. Weston, Insoyent Debt
or.
This is to give notice that pursuant to an
order of Court therefor, "a meeting of the credit
ors OF said Insolvent debtor will be held at the
Probate Court Room, in Skowhegan, in said
County, on Friday the twenty seventh day OF
May, A. d. 1898 at one O'Clock in the afternoon,
for the purpose of considering his CO position
offer of ten per cent. to his creditors, and now
on file in said Court, together with such other
propositions and offers as the said Insolvent
Debtor may then and there submit to the con-
sideration OF his creditors.
ATTEsT.-NATHAN FOWLER,
2w20 Register OF said Court.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-19

BRISTOL BRI X, &c, for 25c.
BON AMI, 1oc, 3 for 25c.
SAPOLIO, 10c, 8 for 25e.
AMMONIA, 10c, for 25c.
HOMES KITCHEN MINERAL SOAI
Sc bar, 4 for 25c.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-19

Rochester. for the manner in which they
handled the fire and to Fl. P. Thing
for keeping the crowd out of the hotel.
The entertainment under the manage
ment OF the K. r. &. & H., members of
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge, No. 50, |. O. O..
f., given in Odd Fellows hall, Tuesday
evening, May II, proved very pleasant
and successful affair. The program con-
sisted of an organ selection by II. A.
Dinsmore; recitation by Miss Hurley; a
dialogue entitled "How Mrs. Gaskell did
not hire cook. with the following
characters Mrs. Gaskell, who has adj
vertised for help, Mrs. M. B. Heselton !;
Mrs. Laughton, Mrs Gaskell's mother,
Mrs. h. X. French Mrs. Susan Bighead,
an English woman, Mrs. A. X. Jewett /;
All Ling, a good natured chinaman, Ned
Lambert; Miss Perkins, very precise
young lady who Is attending univer.
sity, Miss Blanch Pollard; Bridget
O'Flanigan, a saucy Irish woman who is
ever fond of her tobaccy and drop Of
rum, Mrs. II. A. Dinsmore; Maud
Angelina Singgaison, an over dress
ed young lady who is looking for po-
sition where the work would be small and
no children, Miss Mertie Mills. The
parts were all well taken and the char
acters finely made up. After the dia-
logue all joined in singing Star Spangled
Banner, and then the tableaux, "Saluting
the flag" "Uncle Sam assisting Cuba"
"Uncle Sans welcome to Cuba" were
given after singing America. The act
ing of the four syllable charade, "Il-lit-
crate" was given after which refresh
ments of ice cream and cake were served.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-15
MADRID'S POPULACE
They are Opposed to Spain
Apologizing to the
United States.
FAVORABLE FOR zoLA
MASSACHUSETTS Cotton Workers
Oppose the Recommends
ti0n to Go on a Strike.
LORD NEVILLE a CONVICT


LONDON. England, Feb. l5. "A
special from Madrid says the populace
is greatly enraged owing TO the belief
that the Spanish cabinet has apologized
to the United States. The populace is
bitterly opposed to such course. The
people prefer war to an apology, think
ing Spain will suffer the least thereby,
as war would be exceedingly disastrous
to the large commerce of the United
States.
MADRID, Spain, Feb. 15.-The note
from Minister Woodford demanding
that Spain should formally disavow the
insults to President Mckinley con-
tained in Senor DupIy De Lome's let
ter to Senor Canalejas, was considered
in the cabinet. The cabinet council,
today, it is reported, decided unani-
mously to reply to Minister Woodford
that Senor De LOme's spontaneous
resignation and the terms of the decree
accepting it were considered sufficient
satisfaction. 1t is understood that
Minister Woodford received this in
timati0n and dispatched a long cipher
telegram to Washington.
PARIS, Feb. Is. Figaro says: "No
state could make such an apology as
the United States demands from Spain
without the loss of dignity. Ii the
United States should attack Spain
under such futile pretext as the De
LONE incident the whole of Europe
would support the LATTER
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-15
Thought II Was Leap Year.

LONDON, Feb. l5.--That the best in
formed of people may sometimes be
caught a,tripping is strongly evidenced
in the fact that invitations to total OF
over 1000 for the first drawing room OF
the present season, to be held by the
Princess of Wales in behalf of the
Queen, have been iseued under date of
February Goth. The announcement of
the proposed drawing room for the
same date was also oiiicla ally gazetted
in the official gazette. Starting with
the lord chamberlain and ending with
the engravers, the invitations were pre-
revised by half dozen OFF,
cials. 1t does not appear to lave oc-
cured to single one of them that
there are only twenty eight days in the
present month. The mistake has ne
cessitated the issue Of new invitations.
At the clubs and In aristocratic
circiss the error 10 regarded as an ex-
amusing one and it lis sug,
gested that some OF the officials con-
cerned, and who are eligible bachelors.
must thaveyimaginedt that this was leap.
year, and governed themselves by the
calendar accordingly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-02-15
!. Ranch ma c atffe Hor saIe

|; A ranch containing 1.700 acres OF patent
ed land situated at Wagon Mound, New
Mexico, on the line OF the Atchison Topeka
Il santa Fe railroad. Running water
through the entire place, with good. DWELL
ing houses, stables and corrsls, with a
meadow. yielding 400 tons Of hay, which
sells from IS to 50 per ton, and pastures for
800 head of cattle the year round. All the
property feDcei with four wires and cedar
posts. together with 200 bead Of improved
cattle VIII sell the property ami cattle
provided it is sold within the next twenty
days for S16 600 half cssh and hAh in two
years time at 6 per cent. For further pare,
iicuiars, address Wise & Hogsett, East
Las Vegas, N. NJ. 75-9m