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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
Crimes and Grimm ais.

A cattleman named Doc King COM
mitted suicide ut Woodward, .. T..
by blowing out his brains with Il Six
shooter.
Mrs. Harriee Keith Owens commit
ted suicide ut Crab Orchard farm. the
home of her father, Basil D. Owens,
near Washington Ky.
William Re:ss. an employee Of the
mailing department of the postottice
at FittSburg, was arrested, charged
with stealing packages sent by mail.
He confessed and waived Il hearing.
Gray Gables. the summer home of
President Cleveland, has been Wis
tied by burglars, who ranSacked the
house. The amount secured is not
known s.--s,s-,
-.4Eahrougha wholesale Jail delivery at
Bentonville. Ark. 4 dozen prisoners
gained their liberty. Among them was
the notorious Dick Brandt. supposed
train-robber, horse-thief and murderer.
The body of tive-year-old Percy
Lockyear. who is believed to hare
been murdered by tifteen-year-old
Samuel Henderson. was found in Red
dies creek near Washington, d. G.
SleNdIl buCl1iuiu. dliitS III A1N-
kenzie. has been arrested ut Perry. q.
r. He is supposed to have committed
a murder at jefferson City. Mo-. last
year, and if so. his capture calls for a
reward of SiO0.
Anton Czeweliski, a convict. died in
the Branch prison at Marquette, Mich.
He was sentenced to eight years for
attempted murder in Bessemer in 1896.
He tried to poison the husband Of the
woman he loved.
More than thirty urfaithful en-
ployes Of the Adams Express company
at New York recently succeeded in
stealing between two and three thou
sand dollars! A number have been ar
rested.
Herman Murphy, whose brother
John shot James \. Logan Of Lincoln
Center. Kas., last summer, while the
two We're robbing Logan's store. came
up from Texas to surrender himself,
saying he was tired of running from
officers.
During trial for larceny at Council
Bluffs. Iowa it developed that one of
the defendants. Carl Koran. was
married to his stepmother, his father
being dead. This is contrary to the
laws Of the state, and charges of in
cest were preferred against the two.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27


Anthony Hope Hawkins, the author
Of THE Prisoner Of Zeenda." sailed
from New York for England on the
Umbria. >-..-..
Ex-Mayor Strong of New York was
elected president of the American Pro-
tective League to succeed Cornelius N.
Bliss at the annual meeting of that
organization.
Mrs. James L. Flood. wife Of the
millionaire mine owner, died in San
Francisco as the result of an opera
ton recently performed at the Cali
fornia Woman's hospital. The de-
ceased, who was only thirty-four years
of age. was native of Kansas City.
whittier her remains will be taken for
interment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

The conduct of men in great emer-
gencies often rebukes the ingratitude
and lack Of control in everyday life.
Nansen's countryman, DR.. Sven Hedin,
after suffering from hunger and thirst
Tor days in unexplored Asia, found a
large pool of clear water. II thanked
God first" says he, land then felt my
pulse. I wanted to see the effect that
drinking would have on it.
Then l drank" Religion and science,
in the face of the imperious demands Of
the physical nature thus asserted
their controlling power.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
Violation of the Prohibition Law.

Devils Lake, N. D. - The first con-
viction for violating the prohibition
law in this city was secured yesterday.
The jury returned a verdict Of guilty
against Peter Reader. Several other
saloon men are to be tried yet The
prohibitionists are feeling good over
the result Of this trial, and are SAN
guine of procuring convictions of all Of
the others. Attorney General Cowan
conducted the prosecution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
IDENTIFIED AT LAST.
The Mon Killed mt Mallory Proves to
HIVE Been Il North Dakota Crook.

HIVE Been Il North Dakota Crook.
Fargo, N. D. - The identity Of the
man who held up Gene De Lendrecie
in Fargo some time ago, and who was
later killed at Mallory, Mimi, by be-
ing run over by train, seems abso-
lutely established. He was III. IL.
limerick, a local tin horn gambler who
operated in small towns over the state.
He came here five years ago from
Cincinnati and has always been re-
garded as crook. His wife and two
children live in Fargo and are in des-
titute circumstances. 1t is stated that
limerick was en- route to Winnipeg to
dispose Of a diamond which was
wanted by a Winnipeg gambler who
had tried to buy it of De Lendrecie,
and on being refused had hired En-
erick to hold the owner up. limerick
is alleged to have been implicated in
a number of similar affairs over the
state, and even to have been in the
Northern Pacific hold-up last fall.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

We have tried to believe. that the
year comes in under a faint rainbow
of peace. There isn't excessive war
fare such as came with the advent of
'ninety-seven. The Spaniards and the
Cubars are not killing each other, but
merely dying of starvation and fever,
and the Greeks are as qu:ei as a whip
ped and sobbing babe. The -irmen-
ians are as peaceful as tn. grave, and
the PHILIPPINES gave out ITO news with
the exception of few unimportant
Aes. 3ut, good gracious! there is that
Austrian parliament.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
Fled i'm Nf-htc1otbes

Aberdeen, S. D.-The two-story res
tdence of Carl Paulsen blacksmith, Of
Frederick, was destroyed by fire and
members of the family escaped
through the windows in their night
clothes. They lost everything and
there was no insurance. The coroner's
jury found that Fred Bonker. who was
found dead i'll hotel here, died Of
heart disease. His remains were sent
to his parents at Glendale.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
New Bank Mt Leeds.

Devils Lake, N. D.-Articles Of in
corporation Of the State Bank of
Leeds, capital $4,000, have been for
wardcd to the secretary of. state. The
incorporators are n. Jacobson and Ole
Jacobson Of Rugby Junction, John A.
pcrcival and E. A. Maglone Of this
city. n. jacobson will be president
and manager Of the bank.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
Unknown Man Killed.

Grand Forks, N. D.-The dead body
Of an unknown man was found on the
six miles east of here. The mans per
son was clean and he wore IL suit of
good quality and n white shirt. In
one pocket was gold watch and in
another was railroad switch key.
There was nothing found by which lie
could be identified.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

1t is the belief of the politicians that
1.-The people" are opposed to the reform
of the civil service and favor the spoils
system. If the politicians would think
about the matter they might reach a
different conclusion. Some day even
the most blinded will admit that pat
ronage is not an aid, but an obstacle,
to success. The most clsmorous appli-
cants for place are not the most eff
hcient supporters a man may have;
often the case is quite contrary to this
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
Gas Claim Settled.

Grand Forks, N. DAT Il meeting
Of the East Grand Forks city council
the controversy over the bill for gas
claimed by the Grand Forks Gas and
Electric company, amounting to
about $4,000, was settled, the city
agreeing to pay the original bill, with
out interest. Suit for the collection Of
this amount was begun in the dis
trict court in Crookston, and after
ward withdrawn. Another suit was
about to be instituted IN the federal
court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
IN NORTH DAKOTA
IMPROVEMENT FOR LIFE.
Jury i'm tho villers Murder Trial,
Brings in That Verdict.


Brings in That Verdict.
Jamestown, N. ID. - The state has
closed in the Introduction Of testimony
in the Villers murder trial. Mrs.
Tromer testified that at first she did
not tell the whole truth here and at
the In Moure trial, where Villcrs was
convicted Of attempting to murder her,
because she was afraid Villers would
be set free and take revenge on her.
She also feared the Villcrs family.
Now she says that Eillcrs induced her
husband to start for California, and
she lied when she said he had gone to
st. Paul. The state introduced testi-
mony to show that Villers had become
Infatuated with Mrs. Tromer. She
swore that E:''ers made improper pro-
posals to her before her husband dis
appeared and afterward. but she had
taken an oath to be faithful to Tr0mer,
and would not prove unfaithful under
any circumstances or conditions. She
refused money and nice dresses Of
fered. Mrs. ,rromcr broke down and
sobbcd many times in giving her testi-
mony, but did not so into Mysteries.
\ great burden seemed to have been
Iitctl lIoill llcI ulllltl ny lle CONFESSION.
She acted more like Il sane woman
than at any time of the trial. Anton
Hayes of jamestown testified that he
wrote q letter at Vil!ers' dictation, sup
posed to be one Of the purported let
tiers from Tromer showed by Villers
to Mrs. Tromer after his disappear
lnce.
Jamestown. N. D.-The Jury in the
Villcrs murder trial was out seven
hours, returning with a verdict Of
murder in the first degree. and SEN
fencing Martin ]. Nillers to life i'm
prisonment in the state penitentiary.
For n number of ballots the jury stood
eight to four in favor Of the death
penalty, but in view of the fact that
the evidence was wholly circumstan-
tial. compromise on life imprison.
ment was made. A stay of proceed
ings to Feb. 1 was granted by Judge
Fisk, and it is probable that the de-
Tense will ask for a new trial. The
verdict meets with general approval.
The prisoner listened to the finding
wholly unmoved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

A coast defence gun now in process
OF construction by the United States
government is to be a wonder in ord
nance. An expert estimates that the
striking energy Of a projectile from
this gun will be equal to the blow of
a six-thcusandton steamer ramming
at sixteen knots speed. To complete
the comparison, the expert adds that,
While a vessel in collision strikes all
along her cutwater, the damaging pow
er of the gun is concentrated on a. cir
Gle having a diameter of : sixteen
inches. Should the gun ever be used
against an enemy, the fate OF a vessel
receiving the blow could not be doubt
full. Such terrible engine of war is
a peace agent of a persuasive sort.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
Casualties.

At Randsburg CAL, fire broke out
in fhe vacant building on Rand street
and spread so rapidly that more than
thirty structures We're consumed i'll
side of an hour.
Bicycle Policeman Frederick n.
Lincoln. aged twenty-five. was instant
ly killed at New York in a collision
with a PEDESTRIAN, Julius Hirschbcrg.
IirSchbers was so badly injured that
he was removed to his home i'll an un-
conscious condition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
CNSseltOrl SchOOIa.

Casselton, N. D.-The school census
just completed shows Casselton with
31S children of school age, a much
greater number than ever enrolled be-
fore. There are also about forty
scholars paying tuition, and the rooms
are almost up to full capacity, but the
school board and the efficient corps
of teachers are caring for all, and the
education goes bravely forward.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

The brutality Of a six-day. bicycle
contest in this town is condemned by
every editor in the country; but the
dear boys were kind enough to refrain
from their destructive criticisms until
it was known which man was the
winner There is good deal of hui
man nature in their curiosity, too; AID,
really, after the contest the least tired
OF the general public were the con-
testants themselves. We may be gov
erned too much; and certainly bicycl-
ing and football will go right on.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
The Nation. Capital.

The house committee on judiciary
has recommended the appointment OF
an additiona: district judge for Texas.
Acting Secretary of War Mleilkle-
John calls on congress fCc an addition
nj regiment Of artillery. There are
not now enough men 10 properly care
for the guns.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
FAKE SCHEMES.

Allen G. Wine on Trial Again mt
Fargo for Sv.indlinE.
Fargo, N. D.-'The second trial or
Allen ]. Wine, alias Joe Miller, was
begun in the district court. Miller Is
charged with swindling number OF
Norwegians on fake mining schemes.
Judge Fisk of Grand Forks presided
ut the hearing, while Judge Pollock
has gone to Grand Forks to hold court.
Witnesses are here from st. Louis,
where Miller was arrested.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
Church REORGANIZATION.

Casselton, N. d. - The venerable
Archdeacon Appleby of Minnesota,
who was here Sunday and held SER
vices in the Episcopal church, has sue
ceeded in recognizing the church
vestry and the formation of ladies'
guild, whose officers are: Mrs. e. G..
Guthrie, treasurer; Miss Hattie May,
secretary and Mrs. N. e. Slingsby,
president.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

Edward Everett Hale said in a lee
ture on the old streets OF Boston the
other day: IAN old Bostonian regards
the straight checker board streets of
other cities with contempt which is
not to lie described, while the people
of other cities claim that Boston was
laid out by the cows"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
How Different NOxy.

Casselton, N. D.-Last year at this
time we had from one foot to twenty
feet Of snow in our streets. To-day
one could not make a SNOWFALL with
the snow in ten blocks. Verify the
Red River Valley Of the North is the
garden spot as we'll as the bread bas-
ket Of the world, and the doctors say
the people are alarmingly healthy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

There should be no treaty with Great
Britain. If question arises that
might lead to war we want to give
england the kind of licking she de-
serves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

Grand Forks. n. D.-Word has been
received at Milton Of the suicide at
Mclean of a farmer named Harvey
Randall. The man shot himself with
a rifle. the bullet going through his
chin and neck. One Of his ncighbors
found him lying on his back with the
rife by his side. Deceased was I'M
married and lived alone. No reason is
known
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
flTH OF THE NEWS
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK IN A
CONDENSED FORM.

A General Resume of the Most Inn
portant News OF the Week From
All Parts of the Globe, Boiled
Down and Arranged in Con-
venient Form for Rapid Perusnl
ny Busy People.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

Lew Wallace in predicting a war be-
tween the United States and Japan vir-
tually expresses. the opinion that the
little wretcacs have their fighting pow
er at the sacrifice of their common
sense.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27

Berlin has a restaurant where a
oeefsteak prepared in the highest style
OF culinary art costs $3.50, and the
waiter expects a tip of so cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-01-27
Hunters Must paY.

Steele, N. D.-'The jury in the prairie
fire case Of Shoemaker against five
Chicago hunters, brought in verdict
for the plaintiff for $500.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
James 0'Doherty Arrives.

Father James O'Doherty, of
Hayerhill, Mass, brother of the
late lamented John O'Doherty of
this city is here for the purpose of
administering on the estate and
settling the affairs of his brother.
We had the pleasure of meeting
Father O'Doherty and spent half
an hour in his company very pleas
antly, and found, while he wears
priestly robes, he does not let them
interfere with him in entertain
Jog his listener. He has trayeled a
great deal, both, in this and foreign
countries, and it is a treat to listen
to him detail a description of places
and people he has met up with
while on his jaunts over the coun-
try.
We learn Father O'Doherty has
been inyited to oficiate at the
Catholic church today and will in
all probability do so. We invite
Father O'Doherty to call up and
see us while in the city and make
himself at home with our ex-
changes,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
W. W. DePRATO DEAD,

w. W. DePrato, who came to
this city twenty years ago, embark
ing in the business of glazier and
painter and dealer in artist sup
plies, died yesterday afternoon at
three o'clock,
Mr., DePrato is one of the pio.
neers of this city. He was well
liked by all who knew him or who
had dealings with him. He was a
quiet sober man, and interferred
with no one, and therefore, never
made an enemy, He leaves wife
four grown sons and a daughter to
mourn his departure,
We offer the sympathy of our
city and also that of the Texar-
kanlan to those bereayed IN this
death.
The funeral will take place from
the family residence, corner of Vine
and Clinton streets, at four o'clock
this afternoon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18

Several days ago our young
friend, W. A, Mccartney, had an
acetyline generator placed in the
back yard of his hotel and thought
he would light up his hotel with it,
and it performed well the first two
or three nights and William was
proud of his plant and inyited his
friends to come and look at his
lights. After this the gas got
cranky and while one lot of the jets
would give out good light the
others failed to respond to the
match, and when they were lighted
it was a sickly blue blaze not at all
satisfactory Last night when we
made our rounds and on stopping
at the hotel, found gross or more
Of candle stuck about on the count
ers and tables, and friend Will was
burning the air in his promenades
up and down through the halls,
using the snullng irons as he went.
He is now called "Aceteine Willie
and it is safe to say that he will be
on the hunt OF the gas mau tomor-
row to get him to place his hotel
back on the gas service.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
A Good Parade.

On hearing some stirring music
from a brass band on Friday after
noon coming down Broad street
from Texas ward. We hoisted the
fly screen and peeped out and saw
a whole company of colored men
with blue caps on, white aprons and
other trapping, headed by a brass
band marching for dear life East
on Broad street. We noticed, as
features of the parade, a dozen
small boys in regalia in front and
following these boys was another
boy leading the lodge billy goat, on
whose horns was fastened a United
States flag. following the process
sion were three open carriages
bearing well uniformed men, who
had more feathers in their hats
than General Miles ever dreamed Of
placing IN his dress parade SKY
piece The procession was a good
one and reflected credit upon the
colored man. We learned that the
order was the United Brothers of
Friendship and the meeting was
one to elect officers of the grand
lodge. The following names were
handed us as the ones elected and
installed; NJ. R. Perry, G. NJ; B,
7. Turner, D. G. Nj E. ]. Fisher,
G.S. J, B. Hill, Asst, G, S; Ben
G. Treasurer; A. G, Kern.
G. Chaplain.
Pine Bluff will be the next meet
ing place.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
Recovered the Ring,

On Friday Miss zana Beagle miss
ed a valuable diamond ring from
her dresser and after giving the
premises a thorough search for the
lost ring, without finding it, suspi-
cion rested on a colOred cook as she
was the only one who had access to
the house, An officer was sent for
and the woman was arrested and
placed in JAIL though no formal
warrant was sworn out against her,
She protested vigorously TO being
locked up saying she was innocent.
She was left in Jail until yesterday
morning and Rev, Beagle visited
the iail and told her that he did
not want to prosecute or persecute
her that if she had the ring or
knew where it was togive it up or
get it and he would have her turned
out. She said the did not have it
OF did she take in but if they would
let her out she would 90 to the
house and find it. She was carried
to the house and went into Miss
Beagle's room, turned up rug
near the bed and produced the
ring. The Misses Beagles de-
clare that they had removed
the rug in their search for the ring
even swept the floor, and the wom-
an must haye had the ring con-
cealed about her dress somewhere
aud placed it there when she pre-
tended to be looking for it. We
congratulate the young lady on re-
covering her property.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
Lowest in 80 Years.

AS far as prices are concerned
cotton struck the lowest ebb yes
terday known to have been offered
in ~ years. We heard a gentleman
who is a farmer, say that he did
not believe bali the crop would be
gathered if the price did not i'm
prove, as gathering and preparing
it for market would be at a loss at
the present low prices, We hope
the market will take on better
aspect soon.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
A QUARANTINE ORDERED.
TEXAS HAS oRARANTlNED
AGAINST NEW ORLEANS
AND OTHER POINTS.
TO TAKE EFFECT TO-DAY.
DR.. ]. W. Talbot Will Inaug-
urate a Strict Quarantine
At This Point.
TO TAKE EFFECT TO-DAY,

The state health quarantins office
of Texas wired DR.. j. w. Talbot last
night to quarantine against New
Orleans aud other places where
yellow fever has been known to
exist, and the quarantine service
will be put on today, just as soon as
it can be organized, We suppose
by this order that yellow fever has
broken out ia New Orleans and a
fear its spread is expressed in the
order.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
GAS COOKING STOVES.

The following is list Of names Of few persons using
our Gas Stoves and the amount Of their bills for the
past thirty days:
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
st. James Church.

Services at the ST. James church
corner Olive, as follows
Sunday school at $3.50.
Morning service at II,
Evening service at 1880,
would urge that the Sunday
school children TO attend this
morning. This will be my last Sun
day before leaying Tor Sewanee,
and ! wo ould be glad see a full
attendance before go.
j. W. JONES,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18

The Reliable
Jewclcr and Money Lender Of Texar
kama Is
LOUIS HEILBRONS,
Watches, Diamonds and Fine Jewelry.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18

lfyou want Comfort, Convenience and good cooking,
come to us for gas cooking stove.
I6AdrkdDd Gas & 6I6CtriG Li0ht Company.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
THE LADIES

The pleasant effect and perfect
safety with which ladies may use
Syrup Of Figs, under all conditions,
makes it their favorte remedy. To
get the true aud genuine article,
look for the name of the California
Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom Of the package For sale
by all druggists,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18
TEXARKANA, ARK.

roo For sale, nc big bargain, brick
business house on East Broad street, IN
midst OF business center. Fairly well
rented and In perfect repair. To party
wanting substantial business property,
this Is fine opportunity 20 secure IT, WIN
exchange for iirstclnaS black waNey farm
lands situated IN North Texas LAMAR
Delta or fannln counties,
to4. Small farm two miles south Of the
city, fairly well improved. Spring OF good
water on place besides q good wen OF
water at house. About halt OF land FENCED
and under cultivation bargain TOT
somebody.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18

j. W. Baggett, Of Oak Grove,
Fla, had an attack Of the measles,
nearly three years ago, and the dis.
ease left him with very severe pains
in the chest. 81 thought ] would
die, he writes; "but to my great
Joy | was saved by Chamberain's
Pain Balm Pains in the chest
nearly always indicate the approach
of pneumonia, and by promptly APP
plying this liniment on a flannel
cloth, which should be bound on the
chest, an attack of pneumonia may
be prevented. 1t is always prompt
and eiIectual. For sale AT % and
so cents per bottle by Smith Drug
90.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1898-09-18

Io1. A bargain Tor cash, q desirable
seyen.rOOm residence, Within four blocks
of Broad street splendid nclghborhood,
Property In perfect repair
Io1,-A four.room cottngc ON College
nm Tor less than cost Of building. owner
wishes 10 yet money 20 put In business,
ioh-FOr sale, AZ u very low figure a
aosacre tract of farm land within one and
one-hali miles OF the city, VIII sell iOr
one.half cash to reliable party and at a
bargain. Come quick II you want this
property.