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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
SCHLEY HEARD FROM.


Believed That Dispatches From the
Commodore Have Been Received.
Washington, May 29.-There is album
dant reason to believe that the naval
officials last night received dispatches
from Admiral Sampson, although at
11:3O D. m. no bulletins had been made
public. At 2 o'clock yesterday morning
the dispatch boat Dolphin of Commo-
dore Schley's squadron ran alongside
the flag ship New York, which was
then off Havana, and informed her
that she bore dispatches for Admiral
Sampson from Commodore Schley 1t
is considered probable that these dis
patches contained information of the
precise whereabouts of the Cape Verde
squadron, and quite naturally the in
formation would be sent to the naval
authorities here as soon as fast boats
and telegraph wires could carry it.
That the officers have received this in
formation is not roubted, but as yet
they have neither given the long-eX-
pected news to the public nor have
they admittd even that dispatches from
Sampson have been received.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02

Anxious to win laurels for his bicy-
Gle club, a young man near Toledo a
few weeks ago attempted to make a
century over muddy roads. At the
eighty-seventh mile he collapsed; his
body from the waist downward was
completely paralyzed. Physicians say
that he will never be able to walk a
step. keep your shoes and change
your brains," Francis de Sales once
said to some nuns who proposed 60
ing barefoot as penance. Keep your
ambition, but change it's object" might
be said to many would-be athlete
of today.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
LOOKS VERY SERIOUS.
A Conflict Between England anu
France Is Likely.

A Conflict Between England anu
France Is Likely.
Halifax, N. S., May 2S-For the first
time in twenty-five years the Halifax
garrison has been placed as if Great
Britain were at war. At noon to-day
the bugles and drums sounded a sud
den alarm. Instantly there was hur-
rying to and fro of bodies Of infantry
and artillery and the rumble Of NUM-
ton wagons. The city had the appear
ance of one beseiged. Forts were
manned and troops took into the re-
doubts provisions. tents and munitions,
as though actual hostilities were in
progress.
Inquiries elected the fact that cable
instructions had been received to have
the garrison placed on war footing.
News from London and Newfoundland
tonight. give q most serious aspect to
affairs at Miquelon and st. Pierre. A
conflict may arise at any moment be-
tween the French and British. The
flagship Renown. with the admiral Of
the North Atlantic squadron, and sew
eral additional vessels have been Or
dered here. Military and naval au-
thorities refuse to say more than that
the precautions are taken on instruc-
tions from London.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02

Washington, May 28.-Secretary AL
ger and Gen. Miles conferred with two
officers from the s.aff of Gen. Garcia,
Gen. Enrique Collazo and Lieut.. Col.
Charles Hernandez, who came direct
from Garcia's headquarters, bearing
credentials from him to effect a plan
of cooperation with the American
forces. They accompanied Lieut..
Rowan, Of the United States army, on
his return from Garcia's camp Gen.
Collazo and Col. Hernandez gave an
interesting account of Gen. Garcia's
forces and surroundings and the gen.
eral equipment of the Cuban army.
Col. Hernandez says Garcia has his
headquarters at Bayamo, one Of the
large towns in the central part Of the
island. 1t was surrounded by the
Spanish forces a few weeks ago after
Garcia and his troops had maintained
a long siege. Gen. Garcia and his staff,
with body guard Of several hundred
men, are quartered inside the city.
The infantry and cavalry are quar-
tered in the suburbs. In all about 5000
men are thus quartered. They are
we'll armed with Remingtons and
machetes captured from the Spaniards.
Most of them have machetes, but only
the officers carry other small arms.
The Cuban generals say the arrival of
Lieut.. Rowan aroused
The Greatest Enthusiasm
at the Cuban camps. Col. Hernandez
says communication is maintained
with Gen. Gomez and with points
along the coast. From these he has a
general idea Of the Cuban forces out
side Of these with Gen. Garcia at
Bayamo. He estimates that there are
10000 men, all of them we'll armed,
east Of La Trocha, and constituting the
forces in the eastern division of the
island under Gen. Garcia. These in
clude the 5000 at Bayamo, the others
being scattered at various points. He
estimates Gen. Gomezs immediate
5000 men scattered at various points.
In all there are, according t. the esti-
mates Of Gen. Collazo and Col. Her
nandez, about 10000 to $4,000 troops
actually in the field. 1t is understood
that the purpose of the present visit of
Garcia's officers is to give that gener-
ais assurance to the authorities here
Of his desire to give every possible CO
operation to American movements.
Similar assurances have come from
Gen. Gomez and have been presented
by Secretary Quesada. The Cuban Of
fcrs have made good impression
here, and the authorities were agree
ably surprised to find them men of
ability and soldierly bearing, speaking
English well. They will remain some
days longer and then return to Gen.
Garcia's camp.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
Exchange of Prisoners.

Havana, May 29.-Messrs. Jones and
Tharll were transferred at 10 o'clock
to the Marques Moline, which imme-
diately hoisted a white flag and went
to meet the American vessel. which
proved to, be the Maple. Two boats
were lowered from the American vessel
and to them were transferred the pris-
oners to be exchanged for the news
paper men. They were Col. Vincente
de Cortijo, former commander at Ca
bancs fortress. and und erstood to be
a brother-in-law of Lieut.. Gen. Weyler;
Surgeon Major Simeon Garcia Julian
and two private soldiers who were cap
tured on board the steamer Argonauta.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02

War has it's blessings as we'll as it's
ills, and we have already experienced
one of the greatest of these in the re-
vival of patriotism throughout the
whole country. Everywhere "old glo-
ry'' waves and patriotic emblems are
in evidence. Everywhere the people
are heaping honors and godspeeds up
on the boys in blue as they send them
forth to do battle for their country.
The whole national heart is throbbing
with patriotism as never before since
the days of Washington. Such an ex-
hibition of sentiment by 75,000,00O Am
orleans cannot fail to make strong
and lasting impression upon the ma
tional life
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
GAINING EVERY DAY.
Insurgents Forces Are Being Great
Nv STRENGTHENED.

Insurgents Forces Are Being Great
~ strengthened.
New York, May 2S.-The Norwegian
steamer Bragger, which left Sagua Ia
Grande, Cuba, on May 20, has arrived
here with a cargo of sugar and ninety
two passengers. These passengers are
principally from Sagua, although sew
eral are from Caibarien and MatanZas.
Many Of them were women and chill
dren. They report a dreadful state Of
things in Cuba, starvation and death
staring all the poorer classes in the
face. At Sagua there were only few
improvised small gunboats and only a
few troops left to guard the city. In
Matanzas there was from $4,000 to H.
600 troops. The insurgents were re-
ported to be gaining in numbers daily.
Many of the inhabitants had aban-
doned the towns and villages and fed
to the interior.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Ccntcrs.

Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Ccntcrs.
st. Paul, May %. - Wheat = No.
Northern, 81 49@1.5O; No. 2 Northern,
$1.34@1.3S. Corn - No. 3 yellow, 81
q 35c; No. 8, 80 a 34c Oats =
No. 3 white. S2@32 1-2c; No. 3. SIG
81 1-2c. Barley and Rye-Sample bar.
ley, 34@40c; No. 2 rye, 63@64c; No, 3
rye, G0@62c. Seeds-No. fax, $1.32@
1873; timothy. $1.1O@1. IS: red clover,
$3@3.6O. Ground Feed and Millstufrs
No. 1 feed, $14.75@15; coarse corn
meal, $13.50@13.75; bran, in bulk.
$11.25@11.75; shorts, in bulk, $11.25@
11.75.
Duluth. Mimi, May %. - Wheat -
Cash, No. 1 hard, $1.35; No. North
ern, $1.35: No. 2 Northern, S1.20: No.
3 spring, $1.10; to arrive, May, No. 1
hard, $1.35; No. 1 Northern, $1.35; to
arrive, registered, S1.35; May, No L
hard, $1.45; No. Northern, $1.45;
July. No. hard, $1.47; No. Northern.
SLIT; September, No. hard, 81 Ice;
No. 1 Northern, sc Lee: oats, 2S@29c;
barley, to arrive, SIC: fax. cash, $1.26.
Minneapolis, May 29.-Wheat - May
opened at S1.55 and closed ut $1.4S:
July opened at $1.554 and closed Mt
SLIT ID; September opened at 81 1-2c
and closed at Soc. On track-No L
hard. STAT Ii; No. 1 Northern, $1.45;
No. = Northern, $1.25 IA.
Chicago, May %. - Wheat - Cash,
No. . red, $1.6S; No. red. $1.1301. 20:
No. . hard, $1.20; No. 3 hard, $1.1O@
LIS: No . spring, $1.20: No. spring,
$1.1O@1.30; No. 1 Northern spring,
S1.6S: No. 2 corn, 33c; No. 3, 80 Sac;
No. 2 oats, PC; No. 3, &c.
Milwaukee, Wis, May 80. - Flour is
dull. Wheat lower; No. 1 Northern,
$137; No. 2 Northern. S1.26: July,
S1.O6. Oats steady; sample. Sic. Rye
lower; No. 1. SO 1-2@61c Barley low
err: No. 2. 400: sample, 39049c.
Chicago, May %. - Hogs - Light,
$3.75@4.15; mixed, S4.O5@4.4O; heavy,
$4O5@4.45; rough. $4O5@4.15. Cattle
Beeves. S3.9O@5.15; cows and heifers,
$2.50@4.6O; Texas steers, $3.SO@4.35;
stockers and feeders, $3.90@4.S5. Sheep
Natives, $3.25@4.60; Westerns, $40
4,55; lambs, $4@5.9O.
New Brighton, Mimi, May 30. -
Hogs, $3.50@4.2O. Cattle-Calves, SIS;
cows, $4,000.
South st. Paul. May 20. - Hogs -
$3.25@4.15. Cattle-Cows. $3.3O@3. 20;
stockers. $2.25@4.S5; heifers, $3.50
$50; bulls. $3.50@3.77 10: calves, So.
Sioux City, Iowa, May 20. - Hogs -
$4.O5@4.35. Cattle-Canners, So; cows,
1915; heifers, $3.5O@4; bulls, $2.75@4;
stockers. $4.1O@4.60; yearlings, $4.1O@
4.SO; calves, $4.50@5. Sheep, $3.5O@
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02

Statistics compiled for railroad rec.
ords indicate that inexperienced en-
ployes are more careful than those who
have grown old in railroad service.
According to these statistics the larg-
est average of injuries occurred after
the employees had been in service si1
years, and the figures given would in
dictate that the employees as a general
rule are careful up to the time when
they have been in the service three OF
four years, and then become more care
less until about their eighth year OF
service, when the figures show that
zhey again become more careful, az
those who had worked over ten years
have smaller comparative percentage
of injuries than those who had worked
six years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
FIRST EXPEDITION FOR THE PHIL,
IPPINEs GETS AWAY.
The Transports, Loaded With $500,
Troops s>nd Ammunition and SUPP
plies for Dewey's Fleet, Sails
From San FranciscO-Enthusi
n Great Send On-First American.
Army to Sail for Foreign Shores:
Now ON the Broad Pacific-More.
Troops Will Soon Follow.
The Transports, Loaded with $500,

San Francisco, May q. - The start
was made for Manila late yesterday
afternoon and the first American army
to sail for foreign shores is now on the
broad Prcific. At O'Clock in til" of-
ternoon Brig. Gen. Anderson signalleG
from the -Auslra4ln Tor tne "a, OF
Picking and the City of Sydney to get
under way. The signal was seen from
shore and the waiting crowds COM
menced to cheer wildly. They knew
what it meant as we'll as the sea CAP
tains for whom the signal was intend-
ed. No time was lost on board the
transports. The crew worked with a
will and in n short time the anchors
were up and the vessels were under
way. Then the $500 soldiers who had
been impatiently awaiting the signal
to start let themselves loose. They
climbed to the rigging and swarmed
all over the big ships, shouting and
cheering like mad. The bay was alive
with small craft of every description.
and huge ferry boats were pressed
into service to accommodate the eager
crowds and carry them to the head OF
the Golden gate that a last farewell
might be said. The big transports
steamed slowly along the water front
and the crowd on shore raced along
To Keep Them in Sight.
The noise made by patriotic citizens
on sea and shore was something ter
rible. Every steam whistle in the city
appeared to be blowing, cannon were
fired and the din lasted for fullv an
hour. AS the Australia passed Alat-
raz island in the lead Of the other ships
the battery of United States artillery
stationed here fired salute to Gen.
Anderson. The colors were dipped in
recognition and the steamships sound
ed their sirens. The boats, small and
large, followed as the transports
moved slowly forward, and not until
the heavy swells Of the Pacific We're
encountered did they turn back. 1t
was shortly after 5 o'clock when the
vessels entered the ocean, and the sun
cleaning over the sea gave the depart
ing sailors last view Of the country
to fight for the honor Of which they
were sailing over 5000 miles. When
last seen the transports were steam
ing slowly to the southwest. The fleet
is loaded with supplies to last a year
and carries big cargo of ammunition
and naval stores for Admiral DeWey's
fleet. 1t is not probable that any
more troops will he dispatched before
another week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02

Consul Smith, of Moscow. writing to
the State Department under date of
March Is, says: "It is decided by the
authorities to have an express service
between St. Petersburg and the far
thest extremity of the Siberian Rail-
way which is finished. A train will
be dispatched twice a week and will
make the entire run in six days. The
train will consist of one dining car,
with library, passenger and sleeping
coaches, and will have all modern con-
veniences."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
ATTACKED AT MANILA.
Insurgents Have Attacked the Svan-
fish OutpOsts.


fish OutpOsts.
New York, May q. - A cablegram
from Manila bay via Hongkong to the
Evening Telegram says: A report was
brought to the flag ship that the rebels
had taken the Spanish outposts of Ma
Mia. The Spaniards were found to-
have turned the guns of their short
batteries lardward for protection
against the insurgents, and the rebels
made nothing more than a reconnoi-
sance in force.
1t SIS ailo reported that the lieutenant
who commanded the Callao here has
been shot after a trial by a summary
court martial, and that Admiral Mop
tejo has also been sentenced by court
martial. These rumors come through
the crews of merchant vessels stilE
here, but I do not have much conf
dence in the accuracy Of the reports.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
FOUR MEN KILLED.
Disastrous hallway Collision ii

Disastrous hallway Collision In
Tennessee.
Oakland, Tenn, May 29.-An engine
collided with the Oakdale accommo-
dation at GRANVILLE, north of Chatta-
nooga, on the Cincinnati Southern
railroad. The crew on the engine. con-
sisting of Conductor Simpson, Engi-
neer Hudson, Fireman Edwards and
two brakemen, Matthews and Swan.
sen, were all instantly killed except
Simpson, who is not expected to live.
The engineer, fireman and baggage
master of the accommodation train were
seriously hurt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
SCARCE AND DEAR.
Provisions Mt Santiago dc Cuba Are
Much Needed.

Provisions mt Santiago de Cuba Are
Much Needed.
London, May PA special from Ma
drid says: '"There has been an active
exchange of dispatches between the
government and the authorities at
Havana and San Juan de Puerto Rico
on the subject of sending coal and
provisions to Santiago de Cuba. 1t is
alleged that Admiral Cervera has,
wired confirming the report that San
tiago de Cuba is cut off from comlnu-
nication with the interior by strong:
bands of insurgents, and that in con-
sequence, coal and provisions are get
ting scarce and DEAR"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02

The punishment by fine and dismis-
sal from employment of some rowdies
for burning the president in ef1igy is
a salutary incident. We do not want
in this country any such system of lese
majestic prosecutions as they have in
Germany. But there should be de-
cent public respect observed for the
man who is chosen by the nation to
be it's chief executive and who there
fore himself represents the nation in
his person.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02

San Francisco, May %. - Advices
from Honolulu, dated May 20, have
the following: The citizens of this
city held a mass meeting on the even
ing of the 18th inst. and made arrange
ments to entertain the United States
troops when they pass through this
city. The meeting was a most en-
thusiastic one. Stirring speeches were
made by United States Minister Sew
all. United States Consul General Hay
wood. William o. Smith, attorney gen
eral for Hawaii, William Kinney and
others. A committee of 100 prominent
men We're appointed to handle the af-
fair. Meetings have been held from
day to day, and all preliminary ar
engagements have been made. The
government has rendered the use of
the large drill shed and the grounds
surrounding the executive buildings.
n sumptuous spread will be prepared
for Uncle Sans defenders under the
direction of the ladies Of Honolulu.
Fruits and flowers in profusion will
be provided for the guests and every
thing will be done to make the short
stay of the soldiers at Honolulu
A Memorable One.
Over $1,000 will be subscribed for the
entertainment. There is much Specu-
lation in regard to the visit of the SOL
diers. Many believe that the men will
not be allowed to land. If the men do
not come ashore this affair will be
married to a considerable extent, but
the boys will be provided for neverthe-
less. Well cooked food, fruits and
Of, wi 1,n
the steamer to be eaten on the trip
over to the Orient. A squad of ten
men was sent ashore from the Ben
nington yesterday to assist in decorat-
ing the drill shed, where the soldiers
are to be feasted The Bennington
may convoy the City of Peging to
Manila. The fact that the Alert is to
come here seems to warrant the i'm
preston that the Bennington is for
other service than to lie at anchor i'll
peaceful port while battles are be-
ing fought elsewhere. The Picking is
expected to bring orders for the Ben
nington.
rendered to the President.
The Hawaiian Star publishes the fol-
lowing: There is no doubt whatever
made distinct tender of the island to
the executive of the United States.
The news has been published in many
of the coast and Eastern papers and
has been denied. The Star is in po-
sition to state that such letter has
been written and that a reply to it is
being awaited here. This reply will
probably reach Honolulu by the next
mail. 1t is impossible to get the exact
text of the letter, and the island execu-
tive does not feel that it is diplomatic
courtesy that the letter should be CIV
en- to the public here before the Unit
ed States government can reply. The
mere fact that the transports are COM
ing here and the island used as basis
for supplies for the Manila squadron,
makes a large number Of people think
the offer will undoubtedly be accepted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
BIG FIRE AT DALLAS.

100000 Worth of Property De-
stroyed-One Life Lost.
Dallas, Tex, May 29.-At 2:4O yes
terday afternoon fire broke out in the
two-story brick building lately occu-
pied by the J. r. Gangs furniture es-
adjustment. The fire spread rapidly
and by o'clock had Quilted the build
ing where. it originated, Dorsey's es-
Establishment, Lehman's wholesale sad
dlery house, Shields, paints and wall
paper, Alistrot's mammoth dry goods
house and the Home Sewing Machine
company's Office and warehouse. To-
tai loss is about 100000, fairly well
covered by insurance. J. w. Cowan,
married, aged 25 years, salesman for
Shields & Co., lost his life in an effort
to save the books of the concern.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
San Juan viii Resist

st. Thomas, d. w. L.. May cot is
reported that the authorities of San
Juan sent to Martinique for the tor
pedo boat destroyer Terror and the
hispital boat Alicante. Provisions were
rencently landed at San Juan, and the
town is determined to firmly resist any
attack that may be made upon it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
Must Pay n High Price,

London, May 27.-The Berlin CORE
spondent Of the Daily News says,
According to advices from Copen-
hagen, the United States has refused
confidential pour parleurs for the pur-
chase Of the Lesser Antilles, the Wash.
ington government desiring to get pos
session Of the st. Thomas harbor The
prospects are said to be favorable, but
America must reckon on high price
as against other bidders"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
Surrendered the Lease.

Negaunee, Mich, May 29.-The lease
of the South Buffalo mine has been
surrendered by Corrigan, Kenney &
Co. of Cleveland, to the Arctic Iron
Company of the Fee. Tie Fee owner
refused to reduce the royalty on the
ore product to q figure allowing a
profit in operation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
Robbers Arrcnted.

groes were run down and captured in
a corn field near town by Sheriff Hill.
Several shots were fired on both sides,
but no one was hurt. The negroes
held up and robbed two men in Chero-
kee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
To Settle Controversies,

Washington May 81. - The negotia-
lions designed to bring about a Settle
ment Of all controversies between the
United States and Canada have be-
gun at the state department. The pur-
pose Of the negotiations is, first, to ar
rive at a basis Of settlement, and this
accomplished, to arrange for the form
alton Of a joint commission which will
frame a general convention or treaty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
WIsCONsIN's FIFTY YEARS.
Anniversary of Statehood to BE
CelelI a1cd.

CelebI atcd.
Madison, Wis, May %. = Elaborate
preparations are making here for the
celebration of the fftieth anniversary
of Wisconsins admission into the
Union. On June Z, 1848, the first state
officers of Wisconsin took the oath of
office, and three-day celebration will
be held here next month, beginning on
June Z. Local celebrations will also
be held throughout the state, while the
city Of Milwaukee later on will end the
festivities with a carnival. June Z has
been set apart as holiday by Gov.
Scofield on recommendation of the
state legislature
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
And the Powers Refu.ed.

London, May 27.-The correspondent
of the Daily Mail says: "Spain recent
ly sent note inviting the powers to.
protest Jointly against the blockade Of
Cuba. The powers decided to take no.
action, and no replies have been re-
ceived at Madrid"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
To Meet mt Aberdeen.

Huron, S. D., May 29.-The twenty
eighth annual meeting Of the Congre-
gational General association has adj
journed to meet in Aberdeen next
May, having been in session since
Tuesday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
ReIiexed tn Re suiciae

Menomonie, Wis, May 20. - The
body Of Mrs. Eliason was found in the
Red Cedar river below Townsville.
She had been missing from home for
several weeks. and it is supposed to be
case of suicide.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
Another Job for Polio.

London, May 29.-The Vienna CORE
spondent Of the Daily Telegraph says:
Marquis de Hoyos, the Spanish ambas-
sador to AustriaHungary, will be sue
ceeded here by Senior Polo Bernabe,
late minister to the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
Cloxcd bx n STRIFE.
Dor Causes n Sensation

lux OauHes u SeLSHtIOH.
Deadwood, S. D., May 2S.-All 4he
miners and laborers in the Boley mines
in the BlBacktail mining district struck
for union wages to be paid by June 1.
The arvance was refused by the mine
operators, who proceeded to turn out
all the men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-06-02
Conl From En~Iana

London, May 27.-The Madrid corre-,
spondent Of the Standard says num-
Der of merchant steamers loaded with
coal from England have arrived ut
Barcelona. Cadiz and Bilboa.