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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
IN sTATU QUO
Does the Senatorial Situation nj
Bismarck Continue.

Does the Senatorial situation Mt
Bismarck Continue.
Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 10.-No call
for a meeting of the adjourned Repub-
lican senatorial caucus has been made,
but it is generally believed the caucus
will reconvene tomorrow night. There
is no change in the situation, although
efforts are being made by the field
leaders to force break in the John
son ranks, and to be assured that this
will be done when the next meeting
of the caucus is held, until Johnson's
candidacy is settled one way or the
other. 1t is not likely the field will
make any effort to unite on one candi-
date. 1t is the desire to keep all the
candidates in the field, that the
strength of each may be kept from
johnson. johnson is putting up a good
fight and up to the present time the
field has not been able to break his
forces. On the other hand, johnson
has been unable to add to his strength.
The senatorship is at a deadlock so
far as caucus choice is concerned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

Washington, Jan. 14.-The support
crs and opponents of the peace treaty
in the senate had their nrst contest
over that document yesterday in exec
| utive session. While the debate tech
nically was upon Senator Berry's mo-.
ton providing for the consideration Of
the resolution of ratification in open
| session tho entire question at issue
! was gone over to q considerable ex-
| tent. The discussion continued from
few minutes past 1 O'clock unit,
| about 5, when the senate adjourned
for the day without reaching a vote
upon the Berry motion. There were
no set speeches in the usual accept
ance of that phrase. 1t was n running
debate in which Senators Berry, Hale,
Hoar, Vest and others in opposition to
the treaty, met Senators Davis, Frye.
Teller Gray and others in advocacy of
it. Probably twenty senators spoke,
but many of them did little more than
ask questions. Still speeches of some
length were made by Mcssrs. Teller
and Frye on the one hand. and by
Messrs Hale and Hoar ON the other.
There was animated speaking by sen
ators, and for a time degree of feel
ing was shown. The proceedings
opened with Il speech by Senator Eer-
ry in support of his motion for ot:en
sessions, and he was replied to briefly
by Senators Davis and Frye, Senator
Vest coming in later in support of Mir.
Berry and Senator Teller Joining with
the forces in opposition to the motion.
The discussion over this point hinged
entirely upon the contention on the
one hand that the public, was
Entitled to know
what was taking place in the DISPOSE
ton of so important a question as the
ratification of the peace treaty. and on
the other that the debate was sure to
develop facts and call forth the utter
ances which should not be given to
other nations. 1t was argued by those
favor:ng the motion that no harm
could come by taking the public into
the senate's confidence, while those op-
posed stated that International ques-
lions We're involved which could be
considered in far more judicial and
calm manner behind closed doors than
with the whole world invited to listen.
Suppose it was important that the
matter be kept private, said MI. Vest,
uO O11C 1OI IL l1Iol1'cuc SuIJ&JOSSu
this result could be secured. The sell
ate's executive sessions, so-called. are
invariably known to the world. and for
this reason, if for no other, he could
see 10 benefit in excluding the public.
Senator Vest thought it safe to say
that the Important points at least
would go to the public. The senators
who acted as members Of the peace
commission, Messrs Davis, Gray and
Frye, were all present, and antag-
onized the motion for open doors. They
stated that from their experience in
the negotiation of the treaty, many
questions involving grave internation-
al controversies were liable to be
raised, and ALL speaking from this
standpoint, urged the preservation Of
the senatorial custom of closed doors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

How quickly our soldiers and sailors
resume the employments of peace!
Forty men recently discharged from
the United States service, each with a
shovel over his shoulder, marched in
New York city against the works the
snow storm had built. The soiled uni
forms told of campaigning elsewhere,
and OF duty about which there is to
some minds a suggestion of romance.
The unromantic shovel was handled
with a vigor which promised we'll for
the victories of peace.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
strange Way to Marry.

Usage. Iowa, Jan. 1.-THE marriage
of two young people near Oskaloosa
brings out some queer scheming on the
part of the young people. The groom s
parents refused consent to the union
and the young man persuaded the
brides father to swear out a warrant
and he was arrested for seduction. At
the trial it developed he had no coun-
sci. Upon this the squire ordered the
usual prescribed punishment and a
license was secured and the young
people were married just as they
wanted to be.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
IDENTIFIED THE MAN.

Prosecution of r. w. King on the
Charge of Forgery.
Lester, Iowa, Jan. 14-John L. Mitch
oil. cashier of the Citizens bank here,
has returned from Walkertown. Ont.
where he went to identify Forger r.
w, King. alias H. r. White. who Sc
cured $500 from the First National
Bank of Rock Rapids on a forged
draft in November. He tried to work
the same game at Mitchell, without
success The Identification was com
plete and King will soon be returned
for trial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

Wherever there is a close margin or
a deadlock in senatorial election the
use of money on a very few men is
sufficient to decide the case. Now. if
these members of the legislatures were
acting in full view of their constitu-
ents, they would not be likely to sur
render to brides or to create scandal
in any way. But they are gathered
together at points which, though CEN
trail, are remote from the voters who
elect him, and they feel freer to en-
gage in underhand transactions. The
remedy for all this is to make the sys-
TEN of choosing United States sena-
tors democratic. They should be chos-
en- by the people.
Inc greed OF base gain goes far to
counterfeit the good results of civilized
contact with the less developed races.
Said John Williams, the missionary
martyr OF the Pacific islands: IT dread
to see an American ship come into our
port, for although she may bring mis-
sionaries in her cabin, in her hold are
the death waters of damnation." A
pathetic petition, signed by Hika Ibia,
Bokaku, Mwambongani, Mwuiomoto
and fifteen other oddly named native
Christian women, has recently been re-
ceived from Benito, in West Africa. be-
seeching their American sisters to use
all their influence to prevent the send
ing Of rum, gin. brandy and other IL
quors" to tempt and destroy the people
of Gaboon and Corisco.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
SENATORIAL FIGHT.
The situation Practically Remains
Unchanged.


Bismarck, n. D., Jan. 12.-Congress-
man johnson lost two votes and
gained one from the opposition at the
caucus Hast night, suffering net loss
of one vote and receiving 20 votes on
the last ballot as against 81 on the
last ballot Friday night. One of his
supporters, Deism OF La Moure, was
absent from the caucus, so that had
Deism been present the congressman
would have received 30 votes, or l less
than the highest number he received
on the previous balloting. The caucus
beyond this change was devoid OF any
especial significance except that the
members appear to be as far from a
choice as ever. The vote stood as fol-
lows: Johnson, %; Marshall, IL; Lit
tie, 9; McCumber, 8: La Moure, s;
Hannah, g.; Cooper, 4.
The caucus adjourned subject to the
call of the committee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
CAUCUS FOR Senate.
Minnesota Democrats and Populists
Hold a Fruitless Meeting.

Minnesota Democrats and Popuifsts
Hold a Fruitless Meeting.
st. Paul, Jan. IA. The minority
members of the legislature held a
caucus yesterday to select a candidate
for United States senator in opposition
to senator Davis. Senator Schaller OF
Hastings presided and Representative
Hennessy of Ramsey acted as secre'
tary. Three ballots We're taken With
out result and the caucus adjourned
until to-day. The first ballot stood;
Towne, 16; CAVITY. 8; Winston, q;
O'Brien, 4; Schiffman. 1: Severance. i;
Murray, L. Second ballot: Towne,
1s; CAVITY, 20; Winston. 1. Third bal
lot: Towne, 90; Canty, 10; schiff-
man. 2,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
BANKERS ARRESTED.
Charged With Certifying Check
When There Were No Funds.

When There Were No Funds.
New York, Jan. IA. = James Nc
Naughton, former president of the
Tradesmen's National bank, and Allan
McNaughton, president of the wool
exchange, and one of the directors OF
the Tradesmen's National bank, were
arrested and arraigned before United
States Commissioner Shields, charged
with violating the revised statutes by
certifying a. check drawn on the
Tradesmen's National bank to the or
der Of the United States Trust COM
pany for $4,000, when the Trust
company, as alleged, had no funds in
the bank to its credit. Both pleaded
not guilty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

One OF the preachers says he is half
afraid to give out the hymn, Awake.
my. s0ul, stretch every nerve" because
there are many who have already car
ried the nerve stretching business too
far. On the other hand, he must not
ssy too much about spiritual rest and
peace, because lazy hearers will accept
81 - an excuse for looping down ON the
cushions and going to sleep. His con-
gregaticn may be taken as represen-
tatfre of our modern world. Millions
tx nnen and women are feeling some
hat Kindly for the golden mean be.
sEFesn overriding and UNDERGOING.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
shot In the Head.

Taribault, Mimi, Jan. IA. = Henry
Wagner, aged eighteen, living In the
town of Morristown, was accidentally
shot while hunting. The young man
picked up his gun and the trigger was
caught and the gun discharged.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
NEW OFFICERS.
State Agricultural Society Holds Its
Annual Meeting.

Annual Meeting.
st. Paul, Jan. IA. - The Minnesota
State Agricultural society held its an
nual meeting here yesterday. The
business of the society was transacted
and reports of officers were read show
ing the society to be in satisfactory
and 1ourishing condition. The follow
ing officers were elected:
President, John Cooper, st. Cloud;
first vice president, Chester r. Smith,
st. Paul; second vice president. George
H. Partridge, Minneapolis; members of
board of managers (for three years.,
N. s. Gordon, Crookston; DR.. j. z.
Curryer MankatO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Dam age by. Storms,

Havre, Jan. IA terrible gale is
raging here. The officers of the har-
Dor officials have been partially de-
stroyed and the st. Francois quarter
C: the town is flooded. Great damage
has been done.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Toisoned by Chlcken NIent,

Toledo, Ohio, Jan. Ia. -Four chill
dren Of George Laing have died In the.
pact two weeks from eating diseased
chicken meat. The servant is i'll and
recovery is doubL'uI It is supposed
the chickens had the eAoIern.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
MINNESOTA A MODEL.

North Dakota to Inspect the Prison
Irvine and Cordage Plant.
Bismarck, N. D., Jan. lathe SEN
ate has concurred in the house resolu-
ton appointing committee OF five to
visit the Minnesota state penitentiary
at saltwater and inspect the Irvine
and cordage plant. with a view to es-
tablshing similar plant at the North
Dakota institution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

Experiments with spider webs. to
test their utility and adaptability as
substitutes for silk in certain processes
In which the latter has hitherto been
used, have demonstrated the SUPERIOR
ity Of the former. They have been
proven Of great value in the focal
plane of telescopes, but factory has
been established near Paris in which
ropes Of spider web are woven to be
used in the construction of balloons
for the aeronautic section of the
French army. In this the poor spid-
ers have no sinecure. Each spider is
constrained to produce and spin from
thirty to forty yards of thread before
1t is released-a condition of things
which would seem to make strike"
on their part morally justifiable! After
being spun, eight of these threads are
then woven into yarn of greater con-
sistency. strength and 1ightness than
silken cords Of the same thickness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
FIGHT OVER
THE TREATY
FIRST CONTEST OVER THE DoCU-.
MENT IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

supporters and Opponents of the
Peace Treaty Cross Swords for
the First Time-The Resolution.
Providing for the Consideration,
of the Treaty in Open Session,
Was the Subject Under Discus.
sion, hut the Whole Question Was.
Gone Over to a Considerable Ex-.
tent-A Vote Was Not Reached.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

You can't judge wife's love by the
kisses she gives her husband when he
comes home; she may only be sus
picious.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

History tells us the ancient Egyp-
tlans honored cat when dead. The
ancient Egyptians were wise in their
day and generation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

The poor man must go out and
weather the storm, while the rich man
can stay at home and storm at the
weather.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

The man who spent the summel
constructing air castles is now trying
to borrow heat for the air.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

We often wonder if the prince O.
Wales doesn't feel that his life is be-
ing thrown away.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

A coal dealer says: Gas we journey
through life we must live by the
weigh"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

Nothing succeeds like the success OF
some peoples failures.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

A woman void of curiosity must fine
life as tedious as historical novel
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

People who never get down to bust.
ness seldom get up in the world.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

The everyday Christian has seven
chances to the Sunday fellows one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

Probably Niagara falls because the
bed of the river can't hold it up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

A small rent in reputation soop
becomes a large hole.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

A man who forgets favor seldom
torgives an injury.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

A patrol wagon brings some in
ebriates to full stop.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

The square-rigged ship is apt to be
come a wreck-tangle in storm.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

The doctors patients seldom decline
with thanks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

The death of r. w. KnoWlton at
Fargo was of heart disease. He was
recovering from an attack of Ia grippe
and just preparing to go down town,
when he dropped to the floor, death
resulting almost instantly.
Thomas Deane, who was killed at
Mimic last week, was one Of the most
popular young men in that section.
He was feeding cordwood to circular
saw, when an iron balance on the saw
flew off, crushing his chest as with a
ball from a cannon.
Persons of both sexes wearing the
religious garb Of Catholic priests and
sisters, have been visiting missions in
North Dakota Of late, soliciting aims
without the approval or knowledge of
Bishop Stanley. The bishop authoriz-
es the arrest of all SUCH and announc-
es that he will pay the costs OF prose-
cution.
A hunter named Halliday was in
Dickinson, from the Kiuder Mountain
district, with three mountain lions
which he shot while hunting there.
An Indian was killed in ne vicinity
last summer by wild animals. and 1t is
supposed that these are the ones
which made away with poor Lo.
AT Fairfax. n farmer named John
Abraham. who has but little faith in
banks, placed his money in a tin box
in the top Of the seldom-used parlor
stove. The cold snap necessitated q
fire. which was built in his absence.
and the mortgage still covers the farm.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

Bismarck. N. D., Jan. 14-About
seventy bills have been introduced in
the assembly up to the present time
Among the measures introduced yes
terday were:
Sargent. providing an annual appro-
priation Of $1,000 for the use of the
commissioners Of agriculture in induc-
ing immigration to the state; Lish, pro-
hibiting the killing of any deer, ante
lope or mountain sheep in the state
until Nov. /, 1908; Brotney. providing
for the licensing of peddlers in town
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-30
WAS EDWIN J. BAKER.
Victim of Waterloo Wreck Who
Could Not BE Identified.

OOutO Not he Identified,
WATERLOO, To-, May 20. = The un-
known man who was killed in the wreck
on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids e.
Northern near this city yesterday morn
Ing has been identified as Edwin J. Bak-
er, of Hot Springs, Ark, by a telegram
which was received from Mrs. Baker TO-
night. 1t is believed that there are no
more bodies in the wreck
w. j. Schollian, the Waterloo traval;no
man whose arm was amputated by Reu.
ben O'Dell, with a common saw. to en-
able him to get clear of the wreck. ts
still at farm house near the wreck.
The stump of his arm has been amputat-
ed close to the shoulder, and It is re-
ported he is resting well, with chances of
recovery.
1t has been developed TODAY that the
clothes of some of the killed and in
jured were rifled by theieves while thew
were pinned under the wreckape Tha
friends of David I. Halo, of MINNEAPOLIS
who arrived today, state that he wore q
diamond ring worth $500 and had s4oo In
money. When his body was found the
ring was gone and only a small amount
of money was in his pocket.
The wreckage was carefully searched
today, but nothing was found. A gold
watch belonging to E. L. Arnold. an
other of the killed, was missing. and
was subsequently found in the posses
sion of a young man who claimed he had
picked 1T up
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-30
TO WALK ON ROSES
And to Take First Dip In Woman's
A. G. Pool Not Now for Man

anu ~ rake FIRST DID In WOmA q
A. G. Pool Not Now for Man.
CHICAGO, May 49, = The executive
board of the Woman's Athletic club, Of
Chicago, tonight decided to rattle off to
men the privilege of the first dip in the
new swimming pool, with it's mirrors and
marble, but the plan was abandoned in
the evening. Lottery. tickets were to
have been sold to the members of the
mems clubs and the man securing the
winning ticket was to have the first
plunge.
1T will be gala OCCASION said Mrs
r. s. Lyon, president of the club. before
the decision was reconsidered. 1--WE pro-
pose that the winning man shall walk on
roses to the pool, and the starting of the
orchestra would be the signal for his
dive. A cup of tea will be given the
bather as he emerges from the Dip
The plan seemed to be promising one.
and the women were confident handsome
profits would result from it's execution.
After the session of the board, however.
the members of the club began to take
a sober second thought, and gradually
came to the conclusion that, all things
considered. it would not do.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-30
REVISION Is ASSURED
THAT Is THE GENERAL BELIEF IN
PARIS AS TO THE DREY-
FUS CASE
FAVORABLE REPORT rs MADE


Proceedings In the Court of Cassa-
tion Are OrderIy- Great Crowd Is
Present at fhe MISUNDERSTANDING
Contrast I'm the s3TriaI of NM
DerouIede and t4reel-Habert on
the Charge OF Tfsason
PARIS, May 29.-Praceedings in the ap-
plication for "a revision of the Dreyfus
case began before the court of cessation
at noon.
The court room was filed with Partisan
celebrities, the greater part of the hall
having been reserved for ticket holders.
Many judges belonging to other courts
were among those present, and absolute
tranquility prevailed
There were about twenty ladies among
the audience filing the galleries.
There was much animation In the lob
bies of the palace, but the crowds In the
vicinity were not large. Extensive pre-
cautions were taken to preserve order
inside and outside the building. The COL
onel commanding the guard at the pal
ace has been given special reinforcements
by the military governor of Paris. Con.
zurlinden, and considerable forces of
military and mounted spolice have been
assembled at the barracks in the vicinity
Of the court. The Witnesses who have
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-30

testified in the Dreyfus case were admit
and those connected with the trial OF
MN Deroulede and Marcel Habert, for
melting soldiers to insubordination. in
connection with the election of President
Loubet, which is also before the court to-
day, were admitted by door on the right
of the building.
( spectators about the palace were SELL
Ing seats at points of vantage for from
10 to 20 francs each, but the business done
was not as good as during the Zola trial
When they easily obtained 40 francs for
seats.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
Amid profound silence the president Of
the civil section of the court read bt. ra-
port on the case.
After recalling the contentious under
which the prosecution of Dreyfus was IN
sututed IN 1884, he dealt with the con-
trajectory evidence Of the experts In
handwriting, and mentioned the protests
of innocence by Dreyfus, who said to
Lieut. Col Henry: This odious accusa-
ton is the death Of my life I must have
justice done me- AN'e
Henry replied that the matter did nor
come within his competence. nv
M Ballot de Beaupre then read a num-
Der of eulogistic reports on Dreyfus. when
tne latter was military school proba-
toner on the general staff his interroSa- :
tory by Lieut.. Col. du Patty de Clam in
which Dreyfus persisted in denying hav-
ing had relations with any foreign en-
bassy, and his statement that he had rot
given any documents to any agent 10
lating to the defense of the country.
The reporter afterwards described the
scene in Du Paty de CLAIMS office, In the
presence OF the chief Of detectives, M
Rochefort, and sketched the history Of
the Dreyfus family.
M. Ballot de Beaupre then reviewed the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-05-30
BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY
Weather Forecast for st. Paul.
Fair; Variable Winds.

Fair; Variable Winds.
81.
1-Canada Exposed.
Nations VIII Not Disarm.
Dreyfus Revision.
Memorial Day Programme.
2-Suft for School Lands.
Seizure of Fish.
Henderson In Favor.
Old Settlers Meeting.
S-Minneapolis Matters.
Northwest News.
Soldiers May Come to Smelling.
Paying Cuban Soldiers.
4-EditOriaI.
storms Wide Scope.
6-SpOrting News.
Saints Lose to HOOsiers.
Minneapolis Wins.
6-Markets of the World.
Chicago Cash Wheat, 20 I-2c.
No Stock Market.
Civil Service Rules.
7-FederaI Court Findings.
Address to Pastors.
Sin the Field of Labor.
St. Paul Seeks Convention.
Social News of q Day.