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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
tcriOr-Vfsayas Have Enough.

Manila, Feb. 1S. - A large body of
the enemy, presumably accommodating.
was discovered on the right of Brig.
Gen. Kings position near San Pedro.
Macatia. The entire brigade turned
out and, after an exchange of volleys,
the rebels retreated into the Jungle
and disappeared. Since the American
line reached the natural defenses of
Manila they have made 10 farther adj
vance, and the troops are now en-
camped along the line. Many places
have been temporarily intrenchea.
Occasional brushes with small
bodies of the enemy by scouting
parties have been the only cause of eX-
element. Troops X and l, of the
Fourth cavalry, encountered the enc
my's scouts yesterday near paranaune
and exchanged few volleys with
them. During the firing Trooper Wilt
ncrk was wounded in the right arm.
The cruiser Buffalo fired four small
shells at party Of the enemy which
the cruisers searchlight showed to be
mounting a battery hear Paranaque
last night. The enemy made no reply
and withdrew their guns to Parana-
que.
The steamers Brutus and Romula
have arrived from Iloilo but brought
10 later news, except that the Amar-
cans are clearing vessels there. assum-
ing control Of the port. The rebels
had all the records burned before va
eating the town. 1t is rumored that
Filipinos in the interior are in sore
straits and are now qur:reling among
themselves, but it is iI,p. ,ible to con-
firm these reports as ali communica-
ton is cut off.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
PRESIDENTS BUSY DAY.
Bostonesc Heap Attentions Upon TIL
Chief MaEiStrAte.


Chief Magistrate.
Boston, Feb. 49, = The last day OF
President Mckinley's visit to Boston
was spent in one continual round of
pleasure, and the different events
which We're crowded into the few re-
naming hours followed each other
with bewildering rapidity. The presi-
dent arose and breakfasted at 8 o'clock
and at 10 o'clock was en- route for IRE
mont temple, where he spoke to the
members of the Massachusetts depart
ment of the G. A. R., who We're as
sen!bled in annual convention. Imme-
diately following this carriages were
taken for the state house, where the
president visited the legislature in
joint session and made an inspiring
address. Here also Secretary Long
created much amusement by his al
lusions to the time when he welded
the gavel as speaker Of the Aassachu-
sets house Of representatives. After
short reception the presidential party
was taken on tour through the sub
way and thence to the Algonquin club,
where a breakfast was rendered to the
gentlement by the members of the
Commercial club. At 4:5O the party
was taken to the station and they left
for Washington at $40.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.

Live Stock Centers.
st. Paul, Feb. 20. = Wheat - No. !
Northern, 20 q Tic; No. 2 North
ern, SO a &c. Corn = No. 3 yellow,
33@33 1-2c; No. 3, 80 1-2@33c. Oats
No. 3 white, % 1-2@2Yc; No. 3, ~ IA
@2S 1-2c. Barley and Rye - Sample
barley, 39@45c; No. rye, 52@53c; NO.
3 rye. 5O@51c.
Duluth, Feb. 20-Wheat-Cash, No. 1
hard, II 3-Sc: No. 1 Northern, 60 3-Sc;
No. Northern, 65 7-Sc; No. 3 spring,
&c; to arrive, No. l hard, u 3-Sc; No.
1 Northern, 20 3-Sc; February, No. 1
hard, Il 3-sc; No. 1 Northern, 60 3-Sc:
May, No. hard, 70 7-Sc; No. North
ern, II 7-Sc; July, No. L hard, "a 1-2c;
No. 1 Northern, y 1-2c: oats, 80 1-4@
20 1-2c; rye. 551-2c: barley, 40t146c;
flax, to arrive. SLIT 1-2; May. $1.2O.
Minneapolis. Feb. 2O-Wheat-Feb-
ruary closed at 70 3-Sc; May opened at
II Lie and closed at 20 5-Sc; July
opened at II 3-Sc and closed at Tic.
On track - No. hard, 20 7-Sc; No. l
Northern, 697-Sc: No. 2 Northern,
67 Use.
Milwaukee, Wis. Feb. 20. - Flour is
steady. Wheat steady; No. Northern.
y 1922 3-4c: No. 2 Northern. 70 LOO
Tic. Oats lower at 20 1-2@3Oc. Rye
steady; No. /, SO 1-2@57c. Barley low
err: No. 2. 80 1-2M51c.
Chicago, Feb. 2O.-Wheat-No 2 red,
y 1-2G73c; No. 3, 66M71c; No. 2 hard.
G6M7Oc; No. 8. 64Nd66c; No. 9 Northern
spring, 6707Oc; No. 3, 65@G7c. Corn
No. 2, 81 3-4n35c; No. 3. 32M32 1-2c.
Oats-No .. 81 3-4c; No. 3, 81 1-2c.
Chicago, Feb. 20. - Hogs - Light.
$S.55M3.S0; mixed, $3.55Gu3.S5; heavy,
$3.75M390; rough, S3.55M3.7O. Cattle
-Beeves, 81 q $50; COWS and heifers,
So a 40; stockers and feeders, $4,000
4.65. Sheep Natives. $2.SOM4. 40;
lambs, S2S5@4.5O.
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 20. - Hogs
$3.45@3.G7 10. Cattle--Beeves, $4M5.10;
COWS, bulls and mixed. $2G4; stock
ers and feeders, $3.5o@4.65; calves and
yearlings. $3.75@5.
South st. Paul, Feb. 20. - Hogs -
$3.60M3.65. Cattle-Cows, $2.10G13.75:
steers, $3.50; stockers. S3.65M4.4O:
heifers, S2.6N03.3O; bulls. $2.6012.9O.
Sheep, $3.25M4.75.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
LOOKS SIGNIFICANT.
Rebels Seek Safety for Their Enmi-
lies Within American Lines.

Rebels Seek Safety for Their Fnmi-
lies Within American Lines.
Manila, Feb. 1S.-EXConsul Of the
United States o. +. Williams is in re-
ceipt of an application from a member
Of the insurgent congress at Malolos
for a pass through the American lines
for family of twelve persons who
are DESTROYS Of taking refuge in Ma
Mia. This is regarded as significant,
as showing that the most intelligent
rebels realize that their families are
safe only within American territory.
With the exception Of a few shots
fired into a small body of natives who
were attempting to destroy small
railroad bridge near Ca]oocan, all has
beer quiet along the line. Last night
the heat affected the men to some eX-
tent, but otherwise the health of the
troops shows a marked improvement
since the beginning of hostilities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
CHANCE FOR pRETENDERs.
Afforded by the Death of the Prcsi.
. Glop,f Frnnoo.

Afforded by the Death of the Prcsi-
dent of France.
Brussels, Feb. 19.-It looks as though
the death Of President Faure might
give the signal for the blow the Bona
partists have been expected to strike
for some time The news was brought
by special messenger to Prince Victor
Napoleon. The prince was at the
theater watching the performance Of
"La Belle Helene" Upon receiving
the dispatch he Immediately returned
to his hotel and spent the whole night
in sending kilograms broadcast. The
Ronapartist leaders are to hold a meet
ing here, and it is certain that some
important move is being considered.
Many members of the party have ar
rived and others are on their way to
consult with the prince.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
MIR. HAYS DISPATCH.
The Presidents Expression of SYM
patty Are Cabled.

The Presidents Expression of SYM
pathy Are Cabled.
Washington, Feb. 19-The following
was cabled by Secretary Hay:
''To Porter, Ambassador Of the Unit
ed States, Paris: The president of the
United States desires you to convey to
the family of the late president Of
the French Republic the expression of
his heartfelt sympathy in their ire
parable bereavement. The whole
world mourns the loss Of one Of the
greatest statesmen, and this country
has an especial share in the sorrow OF
her sister Republic. John Hay"
The secretary Of state also indited a
personal letter to NJ. Thiebaut, in
charge of the French embassy here,
expressing his sentiments on the &C.
casiCr;.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
MAKING STEADY PROGRESS.

Business of the Joint High Commits
sion Running Along Smoothly:
Washington, Feb. 19.-1he joint high
commission was in session at the Ar
lington for the usual length of time.
There was nothing whatever in the
proceedings to give rise to the belief
that any disagreement had been
reached which would involve the dis
solution Of the conference ut this point.
On the contrary, according to one Of
the American commission ers, the COM
mission is making steady progress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23

Paris, Feb. 1s. = M. Felix Faure,
president of the republic of France,
died at 10 o'clock last night after an
illness Of three hours.
1t had been known for some time
that his heart was weak, but the first
intimation that he was sick was
given at $50 yesterday afternoon.
when a message was dispatched to
the premier, NJ. Dupuy, announcing
that the president was i'll. NJ. Dupuy
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
STORMY AT JAMAICA.

Wind and Rain Combine to Do Con-
siderable Damage.
Kingston, JAM. Feb. 1S.-A terrific
norther. accompanied by an incessant
rain storm. has been causing numer-
Gus local floods. The storm swept the
northern coast of the island from An
neto bay to Montego bay from Monday
to Wednesday. doing widespread DAM
age to shipping wharves, the railroads,
cattle and cultivation. No fatalities
have beer reported.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
RIOS RESIGNS.

Popular Cutlery Against His Defense
of the Peace Commission.
Madrid, Feb. 49, - Senior Montero
Rios, who was president of the Span
ish peace commission, has resigned
the presidency of che senate owing to
the popular cutlery against his defense
of the commission.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
PULLMANs EXEMPT,

Cannot Regulate Their Charges.
San Francisco, Feb. II. - Attorney
General Ford has fined an opinion
with the railroad commissioners in
which he states that they have no au-
thority over the Pullman Palace Car
company. Ford contends that the
company simply rents and furnishes
cars to railroad companies, and the
board has not the power to regulate
the charges of the baggage, express
Or coach companies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
VERY GOOD IDEA.

Spain Decides to Release Filipino
Prisoners.
Madrid, Feb. 19.-It has been decided
at cabinet council to liberate the
Filipinos who had been deported to
the Caroline and Ladrone islands in
order to influence the Filipinos to re-
lease the Spaniards they hold as pris-
oners. 1t has also been decided to-
postpone the sale of the floating dock
at Havana, the offers received not be-
ing acceptable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
ARMY BEEF TESTED.
Chemical Analysis Fails to Show the
Presence of Chemicals.

Chicago, Feb. 10. - Samples Of the
canned beef American soldiers in
Porto Rico and Cuba said was unfit
for food have been treated chemically
and analysed with respect to fitness
for food by expert chemists employed
by the Chicago Tribune. The result
Of these analyses shows that in the
cans submitted there was no trace of
boric or salycilic acid or any other
chemical preparation in the meat
aside from the salt, and that the high
temperature of the Cuban climate in
all probability accounted for it's ap-
parent unfitness for food when opened
by the soldiers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Want Cash,

Pierre. S. D., Feb. ia delegation
of Bad River Indians called on Gov.
Lee to-day, asking his assistance in
securing cash payments for lands
coded by them, desiring him to recon-
mend such action to the president.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
SOLD BY sPRECKLES.
Transfer of Interest in Il Large Su-
lIs1r, TIT

SuF 1'IUUtsstlUH.
San Francisco, Feb. 19.-The Chroni-
Gle says that Rudolph Spreckles has
disposed of his one-half interest in the
Paauhu sugar plantation in Hawaii,
to Edward Paints & Co., for sum
which has not been made public. Own
ership in the remaining half of the
property is retained by William G. IT.
win Of Honolulu and San Francisco,
but it will be managed by company
which will be incorporated in Cali
fornia with a capital stock Of 100000
shares. 1t is estimated that the plan
tation will produce 1000 tons of
sugar, with net profits Of $500.OOo.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
PRETTY ROUGH ON THEM.

Spanish Naval officers to he Court
Martlaled for Losing Their Ves-
sells.
Madrid, Feb. 1S.-All the surviving
captains of Spanish warships de-
stroyed in the naval battles off Santi-
ago de Cuba and in Manila bay by the
American fleets will be court-mar-
tailed. @
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
FRANCES MEX
PRESIDENT
NJ. EMILIO LOUBET IS THE FAVOR
J.. TIE CANDIDATE.
The Wish I. to select the Best Man,

The Wish Is to Select the Best Man,
Irrespective of Party Affiliations,
and NJ. Loubet, Who Is President
of the Senate, Seems to Fiji the
Bill-Precautions Have Been TAX
en- Against the Possibility of n
COup d'Etat-Mcssngcs of Sympa-
Elysce Everything Is Quiet in
Paris.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Smallpox Victim.

Smallpox Victim.
Deadwood, S. D., Feb. 1S.-A Wash
ington dispatch says that Victor E.
Scofield, Company I, died of smallpox
at Manila. The young man was one
Of the best known persons in the Hills
and his death is grieved by many. He
enlisted from Custer and his parents
reside here. He was twenty-one years
old, and the last letter he wrote to his
parents stated that he was just going
on duty, having been in the hospital a
long time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Akron Fire.

Akron, Ohio, Feb. 1S-A fire broke
out. destroying the immense plant and
office building Of the Thomas Building
and Lumber company. The property
loss will amount to 100000 or more,
largely insured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
WOUNDED AND MISSING.
Some of the Latter Are Showing Up
Once More.

Once More.
Washington, Feb. 1S.-The war de-
partment has received the following:
Manila, Feb. 16-Adjutant General,
Washington: Harvey II. Harris, Com
pany B, Twentieth Kansas, flesh
wound. left leg, doing we'll; John Sor-
enson, First Montant, reported proba-
bly, dead, is alive, but both eyes shot
away, condition fair Cable of It'll re-
porting William J. Hayes, First Wash
ington, wounded seriously. is errone-
GUS. Oval +. Gibson, Company e,
First Washington, reported missing,
was found with sprained leg. Corpor-
al Hayes. First Montana cabled on 9th
missing. is with his company.
Otis.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Die Luml,er Co,npnny.

La Crosse, Wis, Feb. 18.--Articles Of
incorporation of the G. L. Colman
Lumber company We're filed here. The
capital is $1,O00,OO0. The incorpora-
tors are G. L. Colman and his three
sons. All the stock is held in the
family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
FREIGHT Wreck.

Fertile, Mimi, Feb. 18. - A south
bound freight train was derailed
about two miles Forth of this place by
u broken rail and nine cars We're
thrown off the track, but as they were
all empties no great damage was
done and no one was injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
RED GROSS WILL STAY.

May BE Needed in Manila for Some
Time Longer.
San Francisco, Feb. 1S.-Acting on
advices received from Manila by cable.
the California Red Cross society has
decided to continue the maintenance
of it's hospital in that station as long
as the California volunteers rcElain in
the Orient
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
M C.Oal.

Claremont. Mimi, Feb. 1S:-The sup
ply of coal here has been exhausted.
Some of the churches are unable to
keep open doors on Sunday on account
of no fuel The public schools may be
compelled to close.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Killed by an Operation.

Akron, Ohio. Feb. 10. : A dispatch
from New York says that Lewis Mill
er of this city died in the post graduate
hospital there as the result OF an ope-
ration. Mr.. Miller was president Of
the Chautauqua assembly. and. with
Bishop Vincent. founded it. He was
also president of the board of trustees
of Mount Union college at Alliance.
and president of the Aultman & Miller
cOmDany here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Good Potato Crop.

Harris, Mimi, Feb 18.-Besides the
grain, wood and hay there was mar
keted here yesterday 439 loads Of po-
senting about 5000; thirty carloads.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
The Pope Has Fears.

Rome, Feb. l9.-Cardinal Rampolla,
the papal secretary, communicated
the death of President Faure to the
pope. The pontitf said: Poor France
suffers one misfortune after another.
What terrible consequences may fol
low"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
M Ahoard Are won.

Washington. Feb. 10. Consul
Sprague, at Gibraltar, cabled that the
transport Sherman with reinforce
ments for. Gen. Otis on board has
sailed from that port for Port Said.
All on board We're well.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
yISAYAs HAVE ENOUGH.

They Are Ready to "WclcOme"
American Rule.
New York. Feb. 1S.-A Journal spe-
cial dated Manila. Feb. 16, says: An
American steamer. arriving here to-
day, reports that Aguinaldo controls
the capitals of Lamar. Leyte, Negroes
and Cebu. The Eisayas have been
,cowed and disarmed. and being de-
fenseless, assert that they would vel
come the Americans.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
EN- ROUTE TO MANILA.

The Gunboat Princeton Is Passing
Through the Suez Canal.
Suez, Feb. 10. - The United States
gurboat Princeton, from New York,
Jan. IL, for Manila, has arrived here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
GENERALS DISCHARGED.

After Honorably Serving With the
Volunteer Army.
Washington, Feb. 1S.-The war de.
partment has honorably discharged
Major Generals Butler and Sumner
and Brigadier Generals Kline, Mckee,
Wiley, Lincoln and Combs, all of the
volunteer army.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
University Appointment.

University Appointment
Stanford, CAL, Feb. 18. - President
Jordan has announced the appoint
ment Of DR.. John Caspar Branner,
head Of the geology department, as
vice president of the university.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
THAT S2O,OOO,OOO.
Bills Looking to It's Payment Intro
duced in the House.

duced in the House.
Washington, Feb. 10. Two bills
were introduced to pay Spain $2O,0OO,-
600, provided for in the Paris treaty.
One by Representative Cannon, is in
the terms of. the provisions of the par
agraph which was eliminated from the
sundry civil appropriation bill. The
other was introduced by Representa-
tive Gillett of Massachusetts, and in
addition to the appropriation, contains
second section substantially in the
language of the McEnery resolution
passed by the senate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Big Fire Mt Phila delphia.

Philadelphia, Feb. IS. = A fire last
night destroyed three six-story build
ings on Market street and a number Of
smaller structures in the rear, entail
ing an aggregate loss little short of
S4OO. 900. K
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Entail Runaway

Jackson, Mimi. Feb. 1S. = Erick
Erickson, a butcher of Alpha, was
probably fatally injured in a runaway
here. He had come to Jackson for q
load Of ice, and his team took fright
and became unmanageable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
President Fnurc.

Immediately repaired to the Elysee.
All medical efforts proved futile and
the president died OH the stroke of 10.
The flag on the Elysee was immedi-
ately lowered to half-mast and the
news was dispatched to all the officers
and members of the cabinet. Gen.
Zurlinden, military governor of Paris,
the grand chancellor of the Legion OF
Honor, the project of Seine, the pre-
feet of the police of Paris and the
presidents of the senate and chamber
of deputies promptly arrived at the
Elysee The report spread rapidly
through the city and large crowds soon
assembled in the vicinity Of the pal
ace.
About 6 o'clock NJ. Faure, who was
then in his study, went to the door of
the room Of NJ. lie Gall, his private
secretary, which is contiguous to the
study, and said: II do not feel web.
Come to me-" NJ. LIE Gall immediate
ly went to the presidents aid, led him
to sofa and called Gen. Baillioud,
general secretary of the presidents
household; M. Blondel, under private
secretary. and DR.. Humbert, who hap
pened to be at the Elysee attending
relative. The presidents condition
Did Not Appear Dangerous.
he was rapidly getting worse, tele-
'Cheurlet, who arrived with NJ. Dupuy
and We're joined later by pr. Bergeroy.
Though Nj. Faure still remained con-
.scious, the doctors soon realized that
the case was hopeless, but it was not
NJ 1,n% %1,0
beers Of the family were Informed of
the real state of affairs. They then
came to the sofa where the president
lay. Soon after he began to lose con-
seriousness, and despite all efforts, eX-
pired at 10 in the presence of the fam
lily and NJ. Dupuy.
NJ. Dupuy communicated the sad in
telhgence to NJ. Lubet, president Of
the senate; M. Paul Deschanaille, pres
ident of the chamber Of deputies; the
members of the cabiEetand other high
functionaries, after Which he ad-
dressed the following dispatch to all
projects and subprefects in France:
II have the sad task to announce to
you the death of the president, which
occurred at 10 O'clock this evening, as
the result of an apopletic stroke. Take
the necessary, measures 10 lnIOfm the
population Immediately Of the mourn
ing that has fallen upon the republic.
The government depends upon your
active vigilance at this painful juno
ture."
1t was not until IL o'clock that the
news became known to the general
public in Paris. From this time be-
gan a continuous arrival of public
men. Strict orders, however, We're is
sued and only members Of the cabinet
were admitted to the Elysee.
NJ Francois Felix Faure was elected
by the French national assembly to
succeed M. Casimir-P erier as president
of the republic. He was born Jan. 30,
1912, at Paris. He was very wealthy,
having made his fortune as a ship
owner at Hayre, where years ago he
held the offices of president of the
chamber Of commerce and deputy
mayor. He saw active military serv-
ice in the Franco Prussian war, and
was invested with the Legion of Hon
or for his distinguished services. In
politics he was Republican and free
trader, in religion he was Protestant,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Church Ruined.

Philadelphia. Feb. 19-The st. John
Roman Catholic church was ruined by
fire and water. The parochial resi-
dence was destroyed. Loss, $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Convicted OF Murder

Canton, s. D., Feb. 49, = Helmer
Boelson, on trial for the murder OF
John Millbrook, was convicted of man.
slaughter in the second degree. The
Jury was out five hours.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
FAURE's SUCCESSOR.

M. Dupuy Said to Have the Hest
Chance. . t39
Paris, Feb. 1S. The cabinet will
meet this morning after the embalm-
ing of the remains to fix the date for,
conyenang the national assembly at
Versailles to elect M. Faure's success
sor. The national assembly, consisting
OF the senate and chamber OF depu-
tiss, unAted in congress, will probably,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Embex.lement Charged.

Nevada, Mo-, Feb. 1S.-Frank Park
er, ex-county treasurer of Vernon
county, was arrested on the charge Of
the embezzlement of $4,000. His
bond was fixed at $4,000, which he
has not yet given.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Cht,dren burned to Death.

Du Bots, Pa, Feb. l9.-Four small
children of woodsman named Carl
son were burned to death In their
home. The mother jumped from
second-stsy window with q baby and
escaped ;8 II n 81 Z,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
.SUNDRY CIVIL
BILL PASSED E:
CANAL AMENDMENT
AGAIN TURNED DOWN.

speakers Ruling Sustained by a
Vote of 155 to 98-Naval Appro-
prfatfon Bill Was Taken Up and
Over Half Completed When the
House AdjOurncd-Largest Naval
Congress The Senate Expresses
sympathy With France in Her
Bereavement - Naval Personnel
Bill Passed the Senate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
Mad Dog at Large.

Church's Ferry, N. D., Feb. 1S.-Re-
port comes in Of the loss of five head
of fine stock from hydrophobia, hay
ing been bitten by a strange dog which
is supposed to be at large.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-23
HitchcocIx Arriyen.

New York, Feb. 10. = Ethan Allan
Hitchcock, the retiring American am
bassador to Russia, recently appointed
secretary Of the interior. has arrived
here.