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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
SEVEN ARMY CORPS.
Gen. Miles Issues Olders for the Di
vision of the Army.

Gen. Miles Issues Orders for the DE-
vision of the Army.
Washington May 8. - The following
general order providing Tor the divis-
ion of the regular and volunteer armies
into seven corps was issued at the war
department.:
by direction of the president seven
army corps comprising both the regu-
lar aud the volunteer branches of the
army are hereby constituted. They
will be numbered consec",ively from
one to seven. Their several head
quarters ara locations thereof, as we'll
as the generals appointec to command
them will be announced ia orders here
after. BY OF Ger Of Maj. Gen. Miles.
III. c. Co~bin, Adjutant General"
This announcement is expected to be
followed promptly ty tie assignments
of the major generals WHO will COM
mand the respective corps. The ap-
pointment of the division and brigade
commanders will be made public by
the war department after consultation
with the president and the corps COM
manders.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

London, MAY S.-The Vienna CORE.
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says
All the reports that reach here from
trustworthy quarters In Madrid agree
that there Is III donbt affairs In Spain
are hurrying lrr'sIiy toward a grave
crisis. Whatevcr exists, this point ap.
pears: The Carlists are increasing the
dfHculties of the situation, even to 8
higher degree than <he Republicans.
Not the slightest faith is attached to
the assurances of Don Carlos that he
Is setting an example Of quietness and
Inactivity. On all hands it is thought
here that the next few days will bring
about events that may change the en-
tire situation in the Spanish capital.
This result is now regarded inevitable
in those circles in Vienna which are
on an intimate footing with the Span
ish court. 1t is declared, however,
that in spite of the revolutionary move
ment which seems to spread every
hour in Spain, no fears are entertained
for the personal safety Of the queen re-
gent and her son, nor is it feared that
they will be unable, when a suitable
moment presents itself, to leave the
country Gninjured."
%
London. May THE earl of Asbur-
ham, who admits that he is the repre-
sentative Of Don Carlos in England,
says in the course of an interview:
1.-THE issue of the war so far con-
Germs the present occupant. of the
throne, who is already lost. In very
short time either Don Carlos will be
seated On the throne or republic will
be proclaimed. 1t is difficult to say
which. The Spanish people areIfor the
most part either Carlists or Republic
ans. The former are stronger in the
rural districts, the latter in the large
towns. In numbers they are about
equal, but the Carlists have the adj
vantage Of being perfectly organized,
disciplined and united under one lead
er. Besides, the mere fact of America
being a republic, would, at present. not
dispose the Spaniards toward repub-
lican institutions. But everything in
Spain depends upon the army. The
present dynasty was re-established by
a military pronunciamento and will
probably end in the same way"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
A FRENCH WARsHIP
Makes a Call at Havana and Is Sn
luted by the Montgomery.

Makes n Call at Havana and Is Sn-
luted by the ontRomery.
Havana, May S.--Yeste.day morning
at about II o'clock Ell Micro was mailed
by French warship and at 12:45 the
second-class cruiser Du Bourdicu, from
Martinique. entered the harbor. She
carried the admiral of the French feet
in the Antilles. When the ship passed
the American squadron the cruiser
Montgomery hoisted an Italian flag,
but when the mistake was discovered
she promptly hoisted the French flag,
whe:eupon the Du Bourdieu answered
her salute. On entering the harbor the
French warship exchanged salutes
with the British cruiser Ttlbot. At
4:3O the commander, Capt. Leon, &C.
companied by the French consul, Wis
tied Gen. Blanco.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
GET MAD ABIUT 1T.

Bitter Feeling Aroused in France
Over the Seizure of the Lafayette.
London, May 8. - The Paris CORE
spondent of the Telegraph says: 1.-The
effect upon Paris of the seizure of the
steamer Lafayette is clear enough. AL
ready a rather bitter feeling against
the United States existed, and this in
cident will certainly not tend to d.
minish it. If II is demonstrated event
ually that there was nothing to justify
the seizure, the government may be
expected to make the very strongest
protest. Some angry expressions are
to be heard and arrangements have
been made with the project Of police
for the efficient protection Of the Unit
ed States embassy. The place is we'll
guarded by policemen and detectives
in view of any possible hostile demon
STATIONS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Wheat continues to steadily advance
in price. High grades of cash wheat
at Chicago command from s1.07 to 81. 10
and the May option ranges from Sill
to $1.25. In all of the markets of the
country wheat has passed the dollar
mark and nothing but the frantic eff
forts of bear spectators keeps it from
going much higher. Up to the present
time wheat has advanced in spite of
the general depression incident to the
long-continued strain. Never in the
history of the market has there been
such scarcity of wheat abroad and it
is difficult to see why wheat will not
make new high records before the next
crop is harvested.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Key West, May 8.-Ccmmodore Wat
son has received orders from Washing
ton instantly to re:Gase the French
mail steamer Lafayette, and to send
her to Havana under escort.
TIE Lafayette was brought to this
port yesterday as prize by the gun
boat Wilmington. She was heading
into Havana when hove to by q shot
from the Annapolis: The capture took
place Thursday afternoon almost un-
der the guns Of Moro castle.
The capture turns out to have been
an unfortunate incidcn:, resulting from
mistakes, but no protest has been made
by the representatives Of the French
government In the United States. The
officials here :'eclare t;:nt this will
close the afsc:r. 1t appears that be-
fore the Lafayette sailed from Ea-
vana the French legation in Washing
ton was instructed to communicate
with the state department. This was
done and permission granted to the
steamer to enter and discharge her
passengers and cargo with the under
standing that she would take on moth
ing there. Instructions for the fulfil
ment of this agreement We're sent
from Washington to Admiral Samp-
sons squadron and it was only learned
yesterday. after the capture was made,
that they were never delivered. OF the
168 passengers on boar;; the Lafayette
seventy-eight are for Havana, nearly
all young Srsniards wks; say they are
going to Cuba TO engage in mercantile
pursuits. VIXEN surprise was displayed
that suck w;.s their mission at this
time, tfl:5 merely shrugged their shcul
ders and vouchsafed no further expla-
nation.
The United States authorities who
examined the Lafayette sly that 80 far
as the ships manifest slows she car
ries no contraband of var, but with
such an immense cargo i! was impos-
sible to make a thorough, inspection.
They saw nothing in the nature of
arms or ammunition on board. Her
release constitutes the f1:st official act
of Commodore Watson in his new COM
mand of this division of Admiral
SIMPSONS feet. He arrived on the Oil
vette and Immediately went on board
the cruiser Cincinnati, where he
hoisted his flag.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
BULLET IN

st. Paul, May S-A special bulletin
Just received by the PiOseers Press
-LOsdOn datc-says: "Fully verified
report reached here this morning
from HongkonE bringing news of
Dewey's battle against the Spanish
fleet but nat of bOlMba rLmcnt of Ma
Mia. Entlre Spanish fleet de-
stroyed AID 800 men killed, 45O
wounded. American loss mt time of
departure of boat bringing news to
HonekOnE Tas none killed and fit
teen wounded. American ships
only slightly damaged"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Thursday, May 5.

Still no official report from Com
mander Dewey.
Internal troubles in Spain take on
an alarming aspect.
Supplies for Dewey's feet are being
rushed to San Francisco.
Spain would be willing to cede Cuba
but cannot pay an indemnity.
The Spanish Cape Verde fleet returns
to Cadiz to join the other squadron.
Admiral SIMPSONS fleet sails. Her
destination is officially unannounced.
President McKinley's list of army
appointments was confirmed by the
senate.
Another serious reverse and Spain
will probably ask the powers to ar
range for peace.
Future Government Of Spain being
discussed as if figures of Alfonso and
the queen regent had disappeared from
the stage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Any dishonest contractor, whose
wealth accumulates while his work
decays, ought to read, with a blush
OF shame, new bridge across the Dan
ube. Pillars of bridge built at the
same place by the Emperor Trajan are
TO form part of the structure. The
engineers attest the strength of the
Roman work under an emperor whose
reign began exactly eighteen hundred
years ago. To do as the Romans did
may sometimes mean descent to the
lowest vices, but it may also signify
noole integrity in building as N
being. ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
REAsSCRE SAGaSTA.

Generals Jolly Him Regarding: the
Officers in Cuba ami Puerto Rico.
London, May 8.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Standard says: MANY
Spanish generals with considerable
experience in Cuba whom Senior Sa-
gasta has consulted. assure him they
are confident that Gen. Blanco in Cuba
and Capt. Gen. Macias in Puerto Rico
can hold on and make the respective
islands very uncomfortable for the in
vaders as long as the supplies of stores
and munitions Of war last, even if the
Americans should meet with some sue
cess in the bombardment of ports.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
LIGHT MARCHING ORDERS,
Regiments at ChicknIrnUgn Ordered
to he in Readiness.

Regiments at ChicknlrnUgn Ordered
to be in Readiness.
Chickamauga, Ga, May 8. The
Twenty-tifth infantry left yesterday at
ternoon at 3 O'clock for Tampa in COM
mand of Col. Burt. who, though Of
ficially notified of his appointment as
a brigadier in the volunteer army, was
ordered to accompany his regiment
South. Other regiments now in camp
have been ordered to rid themselves of
all heavy equipments Of every sort and
hold themselves in readiness for light
marching orders. No orders for move
ment came during the day, but it is
stated on good authority that all but
two regiments will be sent South with
in the next week or ten days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Forty girls were at work in a high
building in Chicago last month, when
the cry of fire threw them into a panic.
Kate Carney, the superintendent, re-
called them and marshalled them safe
~ into an elevator. There was not
room for her to enter, but she ordered
the elevator boy to descend. She es-
capped by stairways and halls, though
almost overcome at times with flames
and smoke. Kate Carney's name lends
itself to popular ballad; her act of
unselish courage to the approval of
the world
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
AFRAID OF ENGLAID.

Her Attitude Prevented Other Pow
crs From Siding With Spain.
London, May S.-The Vienna CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail says: 1.-THE
Spanish queen regent has again ap-
pealed to Emperor Francis Joseph to
use his influence in favor Of European
intervention. Count Goluchowsky, the
Austro-H Hungarian foreign minister,
has addressed q note to the powers on
the subject. l understand that but for
England's pro-American attitude GER
tain European powers would have
openly sided with Spain before the war
broke ont"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
WORK FOR sCHfEY.
He Rnd His Formidable Squadron
VIII Be Given a Chance Tor Action

He end His Formidable Squadron
VIII Be Given a Chance Tor Action
Soon.
Old Point Comfort, May S.-The de-
velopmenrs in the flying squadron
would seem to indicate that Comma
dore Schley, one of the best strategists
and most daring men in the navy, will
be given chance for action within a
few days. The cruiser Minneapolis az
rived yesterday evening and the New
Orleans arrived this morning. These
additions make squadron of excep-
tional fighting ability. The New Or
leans AS fighting ship is superior to
the Columbia. which was detached,
and the Scorpion, with her splendid
armament, helps fill out a squadron
that will give a good account of itself
The Minneapolis was ordered up to
Newport News for coal Immediately
upon her arrival. A hurry job is Or
dered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
We dnesIay, May 4.

Greeks want to fight for Uncle Sam.
Spain will have a cabinet crisis on
her hands.
Blanco tells the Spaniards that Dew
ey's feet was defeated.
Duluth citizens. will raise arms and
ammunition for Gomez.
A relative of Gen. Weyler captured
Oh board the Argonanta.
Austrians believe the downfall of the
Spanish dynasty is icmlnent.
SIMPSONS squadron is preparing for
decisive action of some kind.
Generals Shafter, Lee and Wheeler
will be appointed major generals.
The government is ready to send
troops to assist Commodore Dewey in
holding the Philippines.
Telegraph operators at Trepassey
and Cape Race, n. r., report having
heard heavy firing at sea.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
ORDERED HER
RELEASED
CAPTURE OF THE LAFAYETTE AN
UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE.

Big French Liner Captured by the
Annapolis While Trying, to Enter
Havana state Department. Had
Granted Permis.,.a for Mcr to
Enter Havana, but Instructions
to Sampson SIiscarriel-Her Re-
lease Co, stitutea iA- First OIL
cial Act of Commodore Watson
in His New Command Delicate
InternNtiopul Question Closed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Against NOn-Pnxers,

Huron, S. D., May 8. = Beginning
June and continuing three days, the
South Dakota Retail Merchants asso-
citation will meet in annual convention
here. The organization is for the pro-
lection Of dealers against imposition by
professional nOn-payers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
TEN COMPANIES MUSTERED IN.
Nearly the Entire Twelfth MinnesO
tn Is Now in the Army.

Nearly the Entire Twelfth MinnesO-
tn Is Now in the Army.
st. Paul, May 8. - With uncovered
heads and uplifted hands ten COM
panies Of Minnesota's volunteers, all
of the Twelfth regiment, yesterday at
Camp Ramsey took their oath of al
legiance to the United States and were
accepted as protectors of the nations
honor. The step for which the troops
had been SO anxiously waiting was
taken when the men acknowledged the
genuineness OF their signatures on the
muster rolls and marched away again
to take their place in the camp. The
physical examination of the Thirteenth
is nav under way and is being rapidly
pushed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
WE'RE BEHEADED.

Awful Fate of Three Correxpond-
ents Who Were Captured by Span
ieJds.
Chicago. May S-A special dispatch
to the Tribune from Tampa says that
the party of three correspondents who,
in company with Maj. Smith, of Co
meZ's body guard, started some time
ago to interview Gomez, has been cap
tured by the Spaniards and the men
beheaded. No mention is made of the
fate of the other members Of the party
and the Smith story has not yet been
confirmed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Perhaps that frenzy of enthusiasm
which the correspondents represent as
existing at Key West over the notable
victory of the Nashville was scarcely
warranted by the event if one consid-
ers only the Importance of the prize.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
rlocking to the Rainy.

Tower, Mimi, May 8.-Navigation on
VermilliOn, Crane ard Rainy lakes
opened the first of the week and every
passenger and freight boat and barge
has been pressed into service to trans.
port the delayed freight and passen-
gers to the gold fields.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
M'CULLOCH TURNED BACK

Whc she Heard of the Victory at
Manila.
London, May S.-The Exchange Tel
egraph company asserts on the highest
authority that the United States dis
patch boat HAgh McCulloch, when she
reached Mrs bay, near Hongkong, a
few days ago, heard of the victory Of
Commodore Dewey's squadron and
hurried back to Manila for dispatches.
It is further said that the McCulloch
cannot get back to Hongkong until
some time to-day, when she is expected
to have most important news.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
WARsHIPs WERE SEEN.

Report From ST. Thomas, West In
dies.
st. Thomas, w. l., May SIT is re-
ported warships were seen to the
southwark Thursday night. The con-
suls have been notified that Denmark
has declared neutrality. United States
Consul Hanna of Puerto Rico has been
instructed from Washington to give
financial assistance to stranded Ameri-
cans,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Good Outlook for Farmers.

Stephens, Mimi, May S-Wheat and
oat seeding is finished, but barley and
fax are yet to be seeded. The weather
has been excellent for farmers and the
ground was never in better condition
Early sown wheat is up and looks fine.
The prospect is very bright
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
TEMERARIO AT SEA.

The Spanish Gunbcat in the Wake
of the Oregon.
Buenos Ayres, May s (via Galveston,
Tex.).-The Spanish torpedo gunboat
Temerario, which has been, it is al
legged, undergoing repairs at Enscnada,
on an estuary Of the La Plata, thirty
five miles from here, and which was
said to be without crew and disabled.
has sailed, presumably going north
ward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
THE SPANISH FLEET
Had Not Arrived at the Canaries UP
TIL Wednesday.

TIL Wednesday,.
New York, May S.--The Herald says:
In view OF the great Importance of To-
eating the Spanish feet that left Cape
de Verde last Friday morning, the Her.
aid has succeeded in obtaining infor-
nation that proves that up to at least
Wednesday the fleet had not arrived at
the Canary Islands. The Herald's cor
respondent cables as follows:
"Funchal, Madeira Islands, May g.
A dispatch from Teneriffe, dated May
4, reports that there are no Spanish
warships in the Canaries. The dis
patch also states that there is noe ex-
element whatever in the Grand Cana
rieS'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
SPAIN WILL PROTEST.

Says America Failed to Make Cuban
Blockade Effective
London, May 8. - The Copenhagen
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
Baron Wedel-Jarlsberg, the Scandi-
navian minister at Madrid, telegraphs
that Spain intends to protest to the
powers against the infringement
against international law in Americas
failure to make the Cuban blockade
effective.'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

If it is desired to raise money for war
purposes, why not levy tax on the
vociferous curbstone privilege of tell
ing what ought to be done?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
RenI Extnte FlOurfshfn,r

RenI Extnte F1OurfGhfnK.
Alexandria. Mimi, May S.-Real es-
tate is changing hands very rapidly in
this county. During April fifty-three
deeds were recorded here, the COM
bined considerations being $3O,SOO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Durned to Death.

burned tO Death.
Charles City. Iowa, May 8. - Ethel,
the two-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Payton of Alton was burned to
death while playing with box of
Matches
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Fargo CriIninnIity

Fargo, N. d.. May S.-Another foetus
was found in the river just below the
oil mill, making the third found re-
Gently by the police. The coroner will
investigate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Coal Near LakeHcld.

Lakefeld, MIMI, May 8.-Mr. Pack
ard, while drilling we'll near here
found a bed Of coal at depth of $50
feet. Mr.. Packard will soon further
Investigate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

If there is any mystery about the
construction of any of SPANS battle
ships the Holland torpedo boat ought
to be able to get to the bottom of it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

For extra-hazardous war duty, some
thing in which daring and suffering
would count, why not enroll a special
corps of baseball umpires?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Grover Goes Fishing

Washington, May 8. - Ex-President
Cleveland was in the city for half an
hour last night on his way to San
dusky, Ohio, where he goes on a fish,
ing trip.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

There has already been a run on a
Spanish bank, and there will be anoth-
er on the Spanish main in few hours.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

The war balloons might easily be in
Hated if some sort of pipe connection
were made with the senate chamber.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

When St. Louis heard the rumor that
the mule market had been cornered
she rose majestically and kicked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Gen. Woodford seems to have been
geared little too low for expeditions
diplomatic action.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

When a sociable man has minute
to spare he goes and bothers some man
who is busy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Tuexiay, May 3

VuSAi0y, MAY y
Martial law has been proclaimed in,
Madrid.
Congress passes the emergency war
deficiency bill.
The Yale, formerly the Paris, sails
under sealed orders.
British naval officers praise the work
of Dewey's squadron.
1t is believed that Spaniards have
cut the cable at Manila.
Arrangements have almost been COM
pleted for the landing of troops in
Cuba.
A report from Key West says some
important movement is being planned,
what it is can only be conjectured.
Commodore Dewey issues an ultima
tum giving Capt. Gen. Augusti twenty
four hours m which to surrender war
supplies and coal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
TOWARD A
GRAVE CRISIS
ARE AFFAIRS IN SPAIN RAPIDLY
HURRAlNG.

The Carlists Arc Increasing the Diff
hcoltie. Of tho situation to a
Higher Degree Than the Rcpub-
licans-No Faith in Don Carlos'
Assurance s-Alrcl SO Cannot Hold
the Throne Either Don Carlos
Will Trke the Reins or a Repub-
lie Will he Proclaimed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Some politicians begin at the bot
tom and work down.

Solomon said it all; there is nothing
left for us but little remodeling.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
WAR SUMMARY.
Monday, May 2.


Great victory in the Philippines.
Spaniards are sore on Englishmen.
Washington goes wild over the news.
The Paris arrives safely in New
York.
The Spanish loss is very heavy. The,
American loss Is not known.
Belief entertained among officials
that the victory means q speedy end
to the war.
A crushing defeat is administered to-
Spain's Asiatic feet by Commodore.
Dewey's squadron.
Austrian and French consuls protest:
because notice had not been given Of
the bombardment Of Matanzas.
The news comes from Spanish sources.
and is of such q nature as to indicate.
glorious victory for our warships.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

1t was satisfactory to the people, but
1t was an awful horse on Woodford.