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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
HASKELL is ACQUITTED.

The Minneapolis Times Editor Declared
Not Guilty Of Crin,inal libel.
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5.-One Of the
greatest libel suits ever tried in Mime.
sofa came to an end during the day
with a verdict Of not guilty. The &C.
ton was brought by the Minneapolis
Trust company against the Minneapolis
Times, w. E. Haskell, it's manager,
and John Blanchard, its editor, and was
criminal prosecution by indictment.
The case was on trial two months and
the jury, after being out "a hours,
brought in verdict Of not guilty as to
the defendant Haskell, which will set
tie all the cases. The jury, however,
declared that the editorial went beyond
the statements in the affidavit on which
1t was based.
Cause Of the Il dictment.
The indictment Of Haskell grew
out of an editorial comment by The
Times on the conduct of the Minneap-
oils Trust company as the trustee of
certain West Pullman bonds, part of
the assets Of the deiunct Guarantee
Loan company. These bonds, The
Times charged, were disposed of to a
so-called creditors association ut 10
cents on the dollar, but five days. no.
tice being given to the owners Of the
bonds for whom they were held in
trust, and who were scattered from
Illinois to Maine. The West Pullman
property, The Times asserted, was
afterward rebonded for $24O.OOO more
than the original debt.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
NO ARMED TROOPS
CANADA REFUSES TO ALLOW THEM
ts IN HER TERRITORY

Even For the Purpose OF Accompanying
the Klondike Relief Expedition-Ques-
tion OF Allowing an Unarmed Escort
Now Under Confederation.
OTTAWA, Ont. Feb. 9.-An official
announcement was made in the Do
minion house of commons that armed
troops Of the United States would not
be permitted to accompany the Amer
lean relief expedition to Dawson City.
The government also stated that the
question of allowing United States
troops not under arms to do so was now
under consideration by the cabinet and
was also the subject Of negotiation
with the Washington authorities.
1t is generally conceded that an un-
armed body Of American troops will be
permitted to accompany the relief ex-
pedition over Canadian territory.
scuRvv EPIDEMIC LIKELY.
e. II. Wells Says Thousands Of Klondik-
ers May Perish From 1t.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 7.-"The 5000 pros.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
BLANCO NEEDS MORE TIME.

Cuban War This Month. G n
HAVANA, Feb. 4.-The Union Consti-
tutional, in an article referring to "the
undue impatience produced by the
journey of Captain General Blanco
through Eastern Cuba" says that, al.
though while at Manzanillo he named
February as certain to- sea the war
ended, such statement should not be
accepted literally, because DISPOSE
ton to accept it in that way would
lead to ''search for immaginary fail
ures" and to undue discouragement.
General Blanco and General Pando
have arrived at Nuevitas.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12

Jose louise. He consequently expressed
the opinion that the home fruit cultiva-
ton was exposed to grave material
danger thereby. A conference Of the
other specialists and the representatives
Of the imperial office Of health con-
firmed this view in every particular.
Thns the necessity for prompt meas
ures for protection was fully demon
sstrated.
Quotes American Authority.
The Reichsanzeiger then described
the extraordinary harmfulness" Of the
San Jose lonse according to publica-
lions Of the Washington agricultural
department. and the measures taken in
America, notably in Oregon and Brit
ish Columbia, and continues: ''It is
thus the unavoidable duty Of the gov
ernment to give efdcacious protection
to the home fruit FROM the disease
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12

To Cont rol the Disorderly Element.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-A communi-
cation was received by the senate from
the secretary of war presenting the i'm
mediate necessity for action to control
the disorderly elements that are assem-
bl.ng in Alaska.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
ANTl-REPuBLIcAN COMBINE.

Populists and Silver Republican Con-
grassulen Hold a Conference.
w AsHINaToN, Feb. THE Populists
and Silver Republicans held a confer.
ence which was generally attended by
members Of these parties in both
houses Of congress. After discussion
Of the present situation in politics, it
was determined that the two parties,
while maintaining separate organiza-
tions, would work together in the COM
ing campaign, and endeavor to avoid
nominations which would conflict.
Both organizations will endeavor also
to work with the Democrats in order
that solid combination Of all organi-
zations may be made against the Re.
publicans.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
Bucklen's Arnicl Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped HanGs,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions. and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 20 cents per box. For sale at any
Drug Store.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
repeat the story Of California A few
men will get rich. The vast majority
will be bitterly disappointed.
JAPs FOR THE kLoNDlkE.

Army Of Five Thousand Soon to Start for
the Gold Fields.
81 SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8.-The Call
says: Japan is going to invade the
Klondike. A standing army of 5000
able bodied laborers are being got to-
gether for the gold fields, and in a
month or so they will make descent
on Dawson City. One Of the Nippon
Yuren Kaisha steamers will bring them
here, but as they will not land on the
soil Of the United States there will be
no one to say them nay unless Great
Britain takes hand in the matter.
One of the Japanese steamers that
has been carrying laborers will be used
to carry them to their destination. 1t
is added that the Japanese will be
brought over by q syndicate, and
trouble in the Klondike in predicted.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12

Taking OF Testimony Begun.
WnKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 4-Taking
of testimony in the trial of Sheriff
Martin and his deputies for the killing
Of Latimer strikers began during the
dav in the Luzerne county court.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
MCINTOSH BROS,
HARDWARE.

its condition to be satisfactory.
The state de partment is now obliged
to await the receipt Of full advices Of
the exact nature of the modified decree
and watch it's workings. It is hoped
that the examinations of the fruit may
not be made unduly severe. for it is be.
ieved that, as in the case of meat prod
uots in the early stages Of the exclusion
decrees, it will be possible to make this
inspection so harrassing to importers of
fruit that there will be no inducement
to continue the trade.
Mr.. White has lodged another formal
protest with Baron Won Bulow, as in
spite Of the bundesrath's resolution
American fresh fruit is everywhere ex.
cluded.
The Japanese cruiser Chitose has been
successfully launched from the Union
iron works yards at San Francisco.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12

government, had just sailed from that
port for New York with $50 reindeer
and 81 Lapp men and women to care
for the AMI mails
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12

Dozen Were Drowned.
KEEL, Feb. by the capsizing Of a
navy launch here, nine sailors and
three worknen were drowned.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12

Pando, the Spanish commander, is
reported badly wounded in afight with
the Cubans.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12

mere.
The official statement of the Reichs-
anzeiger on the subject of the meas
ures taken to prevent the importation
of e'affeoted" American fruit has been
communicated to the officials Of the
United States embassy.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
With a Cargo Of Reindeer.

With q Cargo Of Reindeer.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. "A cablegram
received at the war department from
DR.. jackson at Alien, Norway, an
nounees that the steamship Manitoban,
chartered by Lieutenant Devore for the
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
THE SAN JOSE SCALE
GIVEN AS GERMANY'S OBJECTION
TO AMERICAN FRUIT.
Decree Has Been Modified, But q Strict
enforcement May Ruin tho Trade.
Exclusion Of American Horses Now
Talked Of by German Oificials.

BERLIN, Feb. 5.-The Reichsanzeiger
publishes the following: :.
1.-THE American agricultural depart
mont report on the San Jose shield
louise led to an official inquiry here as
to the circumstances under which
American fruit is imported. Professor
Frank, on Jan. 30, found on Cali
fornia pears arriving at Hamburg
numerous living, breeding shield lice,
4bsolnt~'s Identical with the trne San
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12
Dyspepsia or Indigestion.

"Dr. Fenner's Dyspepsia Cure" as
the name implies, is simply for dys'
pepsia or indigestion. It should be
superior to the general run of prepara-
tions and prescriptions because it is
prepared by physician Of many years
study and experience, whose writings
on medical questions are accepted as
authorities. II not satisfied after using
one bottle, Macarthur, our Bottineau
agent, viii refund your money.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1898-02-12

Luetgert testified il his own behalf
on his second trial at Chicago
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

The special correspondent OF the
Saturday Review at Belgrade has fall
len In love with Queen Natalie. He
saw her with the King OF Servia and
the Prince OF Montenegro at the cathe-
dral at Belgrade when there was q re-
QUEEN for those who died at Kossovo
bO7 years ago. II, he says. the kings
appearance had surprised me. that of
his mother almost overwhelmed me. 1
had expected great beauty, but not
such transcendent beauty as this. It Is
a beauty which no pencil has been able
to reproduce. and which no pen could
ever hope to describe. AS she stood
there in the cathdral, dressed in deep
mourning for the requiem, she wore
a pathetic expression for which men
lay down their lives; in the afternoon,
on the balcony Of the palace. IN a
blouse of light-blue silk. chatting to
her son and guest, she was all vivacity
and sparkle, and could not wonder
at the dense crowds who stood gaping
their admiration. But it was at the
theater, in a low, cream satin dress
that she appeared most statuesQuely
divine; the first part Of the story ol
King Francis and the glove was nc
longer a legend to me, for who would
not risk everything to crafty hel
slightest whim?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

An old story. and yet an interesting
one, has just been retoId by Sir M.
Grant Dun. When the prince Of Wales
was studying under Sir Lyon Piayfatr
in Edinburgh, that gentleman, after
taking the precaution to make him
wash his hands with ammonia. to get
rid of any grease that might be on
them, said: Now, sir, IL you have
faith in science, you will plunge your
right hand into that cauldron OF boil
ing lead, and ladle 1t out into the cold
water which is standing by" Are
you seriouss" asked the pupil. Per-
fectly," was the reply. 'It you tell me
to do II, I will" said the prince. i
do tell you." rejoined Playfair, and
the prince Immediately ladled out the
burning liquid with perfect impunity
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07
scows for carrylng enrth 4

Scows for carrying earth dredFed
from the bottom of rivers are made
with large dumping trough pivoted
at each end of the scow and locked in
an upright position until the dumping
rround is reached, when a hook re-
leases the trough and it discharges its
load through the bottom of the scow.
In a new French apparatus for rails
ing sunken vessels a number of cells of
calcium carbide are maintained on
hoard in such position that gas is gen.
Grated as soon as the vessel sinks and
stored in collapsible bags under the
decks thus raising the ship Immediate
" which might be the means of saving
many lives.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Every person. male or female. shriuks
from badness. II adds to the aPpearanee
of age aud 10 a serious discomfort The
cases are rare when the falling out Of the
hair may not be stopped, aud new aud
healthy growth of the hair prornsted- The
hair grows in the scalp like plant in the
soil. If a plant hourishes, II must have
constant attention; u must be watered
regularly and ind its food In the soil
where Il Is rooted. It's so with the hair.
NeKlect is usually the beginning of bald
ness. paudrua is allowed to thicken on
the scalp. The hair begins to loosen. The
scalo loses its vitaMty. fffe hair. insuf
hciertly nourished. beGins TO fade and to
fall. The instant u0ed in such q case II
some practical preparation which. sup
plying the needed nourishnent to the
scalp, will feed the hair, give IL atreugth,
and 50 produce q strong and healthy
growth. All this Is done by Dr. Ayers
Hair vigor, the most practical aud valua
bie preparation for the hair that can %
obtained 1t tones up the scalp, does away
with dandrud, stops the hair from falling
restores the original color to gray or faded
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07
CAUSE FOR ALARM
: How. badness begins.
How to prevent it.

hair, and gives an abundsst aud g1ee1E
growth. Those who are threat4me4 VIZ
approaching bafdneas will be tmterent94
In the following voluntary etatemenls
made by Alderman s. ]. Green, Of epeneafs
Iowa He writes:
"AI,out four months ago. my hair cen.
menced falling out so rapidly that
became alarmed. and being TAeommende4
DR.. Ayers Hair vigor BY q druEEtst I
resolved to try this preparation I have
beem now using IL for three monthet ena
am much grati6ed to and that nay hair nna
ceased falling out and also that hair when
had been turning gray for the past ave
years has been restored to tta or1gt1el
color, dark brown It Eives me maen
pleasure to recommend this dresstng---
D. ]. CRKBN. Alderman, spencer, Iowa
Those who are interested In preservtnE 9
aud beautifying the hair viii do ven e
send for Dr. Ayers curebook, A story q
cures told by the cured. This book Of 10
pages Is sent free. on request, BY the ]. :
Aver Co, Lowell, Mass
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07
'shouted Amen to Emo Prencher.


In a certain Methodist church in this
city a minister's sermon was almost
spoiled yesterday morning in an unex-
pected manner. One of the members OF
the church has a bright young SON.
who is opposed to long sermons and
isn't afraid to say so. He wondered
why the elders sometimes said amen"
in church. and asked his pa to enlighten
him. The father explained taat to
amen" anything was to approve it
to be in favor Of It, After reading his
text yesterday morning this particular
Methodist preacher said: Il am not
going to preach to you very long this
morning" "Ameni" shouted the
childish but loud treble from pew
we'll up in front. Every head was
turned in the direction of the boy. and
a litter ran through the congregation
The boys father smothered him, but
the damage had been done. Even the
minister smiled, but he was badly rat
tied by that amen" and did no
preach with his usual fervor and earn
estness. A good sermon had besl
spoiled by the precocious youngster.-
St. Louis Globe-Democrat-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07
Important to Mothers.

The manufacturers of Castoria have been
compelled to spend hundreds OF thousands OF
dollars to familiariLe the public with the Sig
nature Of Chas H. Fletcher. This has been
necessitated by reason Of pirates counterfeit
ing the CastorIa trade mark This counter
feiting is a crime not only against the proprie-
tors Of Castoria, but against the growing
generation AL persons should be careinl 70
see that Castoria bears the signature OF Chas-
H Fletcher, II they would guard the health OF
their children. Parents and mothers, In par
ticular, ought to carefully examine the
Castoria advertisements which have been ap-
pearing IN this paper. and 20 remember that
the wrapper OF every bottle of genuine Castoria
bears the fac-simile signature OF ChaS ID
Fletcher under whose supervision IL has oeen
manufactured continuously for over thirty
years
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07
The Oldest volunteer.

A New York State doctor, aged 100,
volunteered his services to the Presi-
dent recently as an army surgeon. At
his advanced years he can read without
glasses, and walk 10 miles day. The
Oldest standard medicine is Hostetter's s
Stomach Bitters, which has no equal
for indigestion, dyspepsia and consti-
patton. One bottle does much good.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Real Warm Weather Rest ana Comfort
There is a powder to be shaken into
the shoes called Aliens Foot-Ease, in
vented by Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N.
Y, which druggists and shoe dealers
say is the best thing they ever sold to
cure swollen, burning. sore and tender
or aching feet. Some dealers claim
that it makes tight or new shoes feel
easy. It certainly will cure corrs and
bunions and relieve instantly sweating.
hot or smarting feet. Aliens Foot
Ease costs only a quarter, and the in
ventor will send a sample free to any
address.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

DIR. Moffett's TEETHINA CTeething Pow
d@r1) Is the preparation that has gained so
much reputation in all our large cities in
saving the lives OF Toething Children and so
diminished their mortality and no Mother
should fail to use them IL she desires to pre-
serve the life OF her little one. TEETHINA Aids
digestion. Regulates the Bowels and makes
teethinR easy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07
wheat 40 Cents a Bushel.

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of SalEer's Red Cross go
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue
for 4 cents postage JOHN A. SALAEh
SEED CO., La Crosse, Wis. w.n.u.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Americans consume moro iced bev
erages than any other nationality.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

No season is so brief as some vom-
ems love, unless 1t is some mems.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

A man who is always asking you to
be fair needs watching.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

For a perfect complexion and a clear
healthy skin, use COSMO BUTTERMILR
SOAP. Sold everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

1 shall recommend Piso's Cure for Cor
sumption far and wide. -Mrs. Mulligar
Plumstead, Kent, England, Nov. s, 1895.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

The plodding path is the road t.
plenty-of hard work
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

CoSMO BUTTERMILK TOILET SOAP
makes the skin soft, white and healthy.
Sold everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

A bath with COSMO EUTTERMILK
SOAP, exquisitely scented, is soothing an6
beneficiaL Sold everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

1t is a wise woman who sticks to
what becomes ner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Why isn't the noise that rings In
your ear an earring?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Some people f1atter in order to have
like service rendered them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

To sleep we'll one should be on the
rush from morn till night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

A cunning minority often beats a
over-confident majority.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

One fly in the morning can beat an
alarm clock badly.
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when it comes to revenge = woman
can excel q man.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Wise farmers make hay while gold
bricks glitter for others.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

The best way to destroy an enemy 4
to make a friend of him.
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Real Warm weather Rest ana Comic

Opportunity does a great deal that
ability gets the credit for.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Do not quit work because you have
spring fever.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

There are some cats that certainly
possess the reincarnated voices OF tor
tured infants. judging by wailingS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

Mrs. WInSlow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softsns the gums reduces In
nammaton, allays pain cures wind collie 2Sc bottle
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-08-07

One half the world makes good
living working the other half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-06
PREPARING TO LEAVE HAVANA.

Gen. Lee Has Notified the Americans
to Re I'm Readiness.
Special Cablesram From stafE Correspondent.
HAVANA, April 6.-complete tranquil
lity reigns In Havana while President Nc
kinleys message Is awaited. There is
much expectation, but there has been no
demonstration Of any kind against Ameri-
cans. The people are calm. Consul Gen
cral Lee has notified Americans to prepare
for leaving. The vessels Fern, Mangrove
If it becomes necessary General Lee will
leave on the Fern.
The news that the quarantine laws will
not prevent departures has caused salts
the special vessels which have been or
dered to Havana. General Lee said last
night he had not received Instructions to
notify other American consuls. Some
Americans are leaving by the regular
steamers. PEPPER.
BY Associated Press.
HAVANA, April 8-The government. de-
serves great credit for the fact that in a
time Of national excitement the best Of Or
der is preserved in Havana. The streets
are as quiet as the most exacting could
ask. while the ordinary .avocations are pur-
sued without break or molestation.
1t is safe to say that Havana at this hour
is far quieter than Washington. New York
or Chicago. OF course many business men
have made their preparations to suspend
trading until times are quieter and the vex-
ed questions are settled.
Mounted police. contrary to custom, sur
round the guard at Central Park and are
stationed in the neighbortng avenues and
at the palace.
Spanish reports from Pinar del Rio say
that when the reconcentrados left the cap
ital of that province yesterday for the first
time four Of them were assassinated by the
insurgents.