davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02

Washington, Jan. %. - 1Le case OF
Gen. Charles 2. Eagan, charged with
conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman. and With conduct tending
to the prejudice of good order and mil
itary discipline, is now in the hands Of
the court-martial appointed to try him.
Yesterday the taking Of testimony
was closed and arguments of counsel
submitted. The trial had lasted three
days and consumed less than eight
hours OF actual sitting. \ session be-
hind closed doors of an hour or so
Snfliced for the court to reach a con-
clusion and embodying a report What
the verdict was is altogether a matter
of speculation and officially at least,
will not be made public by the trial
beard. military regulations recurring
that its findings shall go through pre-
scrlbed channels and be kept secret
until action be had ard promulgated
by the proper reviewing authorities
The attendance at the colrt-martial
was larger than at any other time
since the trial began. and among the
spectators was Il score or more of
ladies' Several of them were friends
Of Gen. Eagan's daughter. who was
called as witness while others were
attracted by curiosity. The testimony
at the closing session of the court was
directed largely to establishing the
fact that the general had
Lost His Mental Balance
as result of the charges made by
Gen. Miles against him. His daughter
and her husband told of the generals
changed condition, and minated that
they had great fears that he might at
any time kill his lccuSer. Mr.. Mckee.
q lifelong friend, stated that at that
time he believed him actually insane.
The facts in this col nectiOn We're
brought out strongly by Mr.. WorthiDg-
ton i'll his efforts to show that Gen.
Eagall ut times was wholly irrespons-
bic. y dramatic incident was the tes
timony Of the generals daughter in
which she described her fathers APP
i.earance on the day he first read Gen.
Miles statement. Standing in the door
of his house. the newspaper contain
ing the evidence in his hand he ex-
claimed wildly: II have been crucilied
by Gen. Miles"
Throughout the three days of the
trial the members of the court sat in
their places and attentively listened to
every word Of the testimony. Only on
two or three occasions did they ask
the witnesses any questions. and then
an answer of yes sir or no sir sutticed.
Whether sympathy was passing
through their minds was not in any
way disclosed by the expression their
faces bore. Immediately upon the
court being closed the room was or
dered clear and the court went into
executive session to report upon their
findings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Accidental Hnppeninr..

Engineer Elmer Durham was killed
in the Burlington & Ohio yards at
Garrett, Ind, his body being crushed
under the wheels of his own engine.
News was received at Madrid from
San Sebastian of a terrible fire at Egg
loibar- Deva, about ten mills west Of
San Sebastian, in which twenty per-
sons lost their lives.
The British schooner Leader is a to.
tai loss at Mosers river, on the Nova
Scotia coast Capt. James Silver and
the crew of ten men have undoubtedly
met death. The identity of the vessel
was discovered by piece of sleep
ing berth cast upon the shore. which
bore the name Of John Westhaver OF
Nuremberg. Mr.. Westhaver was on
the Leader two years ago, and cut his
name on the board in front Of his
berth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
ELEVEN MEN ARE EATEN.
Awful Fate of the Crew of the Brit
lsI Shin Manhnre

Awful Fate of the Crew of the Brit
ish Ship Manbnre.
Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 29.-After es-
Gaping death by drowning. eleven of
the crew of the ship Manbare We're
captured and eaten by cannibals of
New Guinea. The Manbare was bound
for Sydney. Australia, when it was
caught in the terrible gale of Deem
Der. Near Cape Nelson it began to
sink. The crew, eighteen all told, left
the vessel in two boats and soon be-
came separated. One boat, containing
twelve men. was finally thrown ashore
ten miles from the cape The sailors
We're seized by natives from the in
terror and hurried off to the village of
the chief One man, James Greene, es-
capped. The sailors were stripped and
bound and killed, one each day. A
wild orge was participated in by at
Least a hundred savages who had gath
cred for the feast. In several cases the
sailors We're tortured by the old wo-
men and children Of the tribe. The
eyes of one was gouged out. The
doomed men stoically watched the
A huge pot. filled with boiling water.
was used for the feast which, on the
first day was prolonged away into the
night. In most cases the men We're
beheaded, their heads being stuck on
poles and paraded before the men who
We're to suffer the same fate Greene
was rescued by a steamer after tramp
ing without food a day and a night to
reach the coast. The scenes Of horror
he had witnessed turned his hair
SNOWY white.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Foreign.

Several villages in Greece were de-
stroyed by earthquakes.
Aguinaldo proclaims the Philippine
republic.
The pope has entirely recovered from
his recent attack of influenza.
The British government will strive
to have the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
adapted to new conditions.
The Philippine rebels are making ex-
tensive military preparations.
Ire Austriane legation has received
advices that Baron Hengelmuller. the
Austrian minister, will return to Wash
ington in May.
Emperor William las had long
conference at Berlin with Baron Won
Bulow. the imperial foreign secretary,
and afterward with Sir Frank Las
celles, the British ambassador. 1t is
assumed that Egyptian and Samoan
affairs were under consideration.
Tie London Daily News correspond
ent at Copenhagen says he is Informed
that Emperor Nicholas expressed the
desire that the conference for the linn
itatiOn of armament should meet in
London.
The second sale of M. Zola's furni-
ture was held at Paris upon an execu-
ton issued to recover the sum Of $500
francs, representing expenses incurred
in the former sale. M. Fasquille, 70
las publisher, bid the full amount for
q mirror, the first article offered, and
the sale ended.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Mysterious Disappearance of n Bird
al Couple MT Sioux City.

Sioux City, Jan. 29.-The police are
looking for Rudolph Kurtzreiter, a
prosperous tailor here, and his bride
of three weeks. The couple rented u
house in the city Jan. 13. Immediately
after returning from their wedding
trip. They paid a months rent in adj
vance. moved in several hundred dol
lars worth of household goods and on
the night of the 18th entertained Wis
itors at their new home. The next
morning callers at the house found it
empty. The premises seemed to have
been abandoned at a moments notice.
and not only the furniture, but the oc-
cupants clothing was left behind. The
Kurtzreiters have not been seen since.
nor have any Of their relatives heard
from them. Foul play is suspected.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
OUT IN THE AIR.

Some COnvnlesccnts of the Thir-
tecnth ut San Francisco.
San Francisco, Jan. 2S.-The TWenti-
eth regiment is now aboard the trans
mort Scandal. The vessel will sail to-
night or tomorrow. The following
conyalescents have been discharged
from the Presidio hospital: Privates
Robert w. Terry, Company A: p. NJ.
Newgard, Company G. and Clarence
C. Rice, Company e, Thirteenth Min
nesota. Privates George l.. Stanley,
Company III, First Montana; William
hunson. First Idaho; o. H. Eggleston,
Company B; Charles Richter. Com
pany X, and Corporal Charles E. Still
eel, Company II, Nifty-first Iowa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
GARLAND DEAD.

Ex-Attorney General Has Stroke
While Addressing the Supreme
Court.
Washington, Jan. %. - Former At
torney General Augustus II. Garland
of Arkansas fell senseless while adj
dressing the United States supreme
court shortly after noon. He was car
ried from the chamber. Senator Gal
linger, who is a physician, was called
and said it was stroke of apopleXy
and would be fatal. Gen. Garland
died almost Immediately afterward.
The occurrence came with startling
and tragic unexpectedness, changing
the usual calm and dignity of the
court into temporary confusion While
the dying man was carried from the
chamber in af utile effort to alleviate
his condition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Washington Talk.

The senate passed the Nicaraguan
canal bill.
a final vote on the peace treaty will
be taken in the senate on Feb. 6.
Gen. Kitchener has been appointed
encouragement of the Soudan.
y commission is organized by the
secretary of war to have charge of all
details connected with the government
Of our newly acquired possessions
The president has nominated Nelson
q. Nelson Of North Dakota to be col
lector Of customs for the district Of
North and South Dakota.
Attorney General Griggs has recon-
mended to congress that 100000 be
appropriated in the sllndry civil bill for
a United States penitentiary at Allan
ia, Georgia.
Representative Southland of Ohio has
introduced bill for government par
ticipation in the Ohio Centennial and
Northwest Territory exposition i'll To-
ledo in 1902 or 1908, and apprOpriating
$500,0O0, of which 100000 is for a
government building.
Gen. Brooke has been called on by
LIE Wal uCpdA W duN1SC uCdI-
quarters whether or not more volun-
teers will be required in Cuba. The
Fifteenth Minnesota, if not sent to
Cuba by Feb. 1, will probably be mus
tered out.
The house coinage weights and meas
ures committee. by a strict party vote
at Washington, ordered favorable re-
port on the substitute for Represent
alive Hills bill to fix the standard of
value in the United States and for
other purposes.
Secretary Long has prepared the
draft of a bill which he will urge con-
gress to pass providing for extra pay
to officers and enlisted men of the vol
unteer force Of the navy, two months
extra pay where they served credita-
bly, beyond the limits of the United
States, and one months extra pay
where they served within the limits
of the United States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
LEFT BEHIND.

Officers and Men of the Twentieth
Who Did Not Sail With Their Com
radcs.
San Francisco. Jan. 29.-Capt. J. 2.
Morrison. of Company I. and Lieut. Nj.
F. Smith. of the Twentieth regiment,
United States infantry from Fort
Leavenworth, Kan. with several non
commissioned officers and Il few Dri-
Yates, were left behind when the
transport Scandal sailed for Manila.
The officers had secured shore leave,
and will report to Gen. Shafter at the
Preside. The privates were not given
any permission to go ashore, and are
in dread of summary punishment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
DISTANT SOURCE.
Electric Power Transmitted From n
Paint Ei.rht1. Miles AWAY.

EIeCtrfc Power TrInSmltteN FROM n
Point Eighty Miles Away.
Los Angeles. Cal, Jan. 29-The long
est power transmission system in the
world that which supplies the city Of
Los Angeles with electricity, with
power developed at the head Of the
Santa Ana river, eighty miles away. is
completed. The system has occupied
several years in building and has
caused the expenditure of large sums
Of money. The wires enter the city in
underground cOnduitS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
GEN. LUDLOW ANSWERS.
He Contrndicts Gen. Miles Testi-
nIOnv

He Contrndicts Gen. Miles Testi-
mOny.
Washington, Jan. 29.-There We're no
witnesses before the war investigating
commission yesterday but the commits
sion received and gave out an affidavit
from Gen. Ludlow, now military gov
error of Havana. which the general
had forwarded in lieu of personally APP
pcar;ng in Washington. The typewrit-
ten statement was principally in an
swer to statements Of Gen. Miles be-
fore the commission in reference to the
lack of preparations by the engineer
corps, of which Gen. Ludlow had been
the chief official in the field. Gen.
Ludlow, in his statement, disclaimed
all Intention of disrcspect toward Gen.
Miles before categorically contradict
ing the latter's testimony as reported
in the papers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
ENDED HIS TROUBLES.

C. A. Sexton, Formerly of Mflwau-
lsee. Commits Suicide I'm Los An
seles.
Los Angeles, CAL, Jan. 90. Har-
assed lbs business troubles and de-
bilitated by sickness. c. A. SaXton
committed suicide by asplly ton.
Saxton and his wife came to this city
some time ago from Milwaukee. He
was the state manager for the Solar
water heating system, and held this
position until recently, when it was
given to another.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
THE. EAGAN CASE
CONCLUDED
THE COURTMARTIAL PREPARES
IT'S REPORT.

What the Verdict Is Is Altogether a
Matter of Conjecture, as, Accord
ing to Military Regulations, the
Court Cannot Make It's Findings
Publfc-WiI lie PROMULGATED by
the Proper Reviewing Authors
ties-Testfmony Directed Largely
to Establishing: the Fact That the
General Had Lost His Mental Bal
Nncc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
FIGHT ON THE
ARMY BILL
OPPOSITION HAS BECOME VERY
STRONG.

In Order to Secure the Passage OF
the Bill the Committee Is OBLIGED
to Offer Some NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
son of Indiana Heads the Fight
Against the Bill Senator Plat
Makes n Speech In the Senate
Strongly Urging the Ratification
of the Treaty-Pcnsion Apppopri.
alton Bill Passed After Some De.
bate
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Excitement ut Madrid.

Madrid, Jan. 90. = The development
in the court martial of Gen. Jaudenes,
who surrendered the Spanish forces at
Manila, and similar court martials are
arousing intense interest. Owing to
fresh particulars the publication of
the proceedings in regard to the de-
struction Of the Spanish fleet is ex-
pected to cause a sensation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Pension for Ellis.

Washington, Jan. 90. = The pension
bureau has granted a pension Of $12 a
month to the widow of Chief Woman
George Fl. Ellis, the only man in our
navy killed in the humiliation Of Ger
vera's fleet. He came from Peoria, lii.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Burned to Death.

Millsboro, Tex, Jan. 29.-R0ss Leary
and Andrew Griswold, farmers from
Hill county, were burned 10 death in
the Commercial hotel. and John Me-
Clure is missing. HIS body is supposed
to be in the ruins.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
PANIC AT A SHOW.
Fire in an Opera House Causes q
u

Wild Scene.
Dodgeville, Wis, Jan. %. - A panic
occurred in the opera house here dur
ing a magic lantern show. the oils Of
the lantern becoming ignited and set
ting fire to the curtain. Four hun
dred people We're in the hall and the
excitement was intense. Women
tainted and many persons were severe
ly hurt 1t was a terrible scene, amid
piercing shrieks Of women and Wild
crush for the door. The crowd Quoted
down when the greater portion had
bottled through the door. The fire was
brought under control without much
damage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Leedy IL Exonerated.

Carson, New. Jan. 2S.-The investi-
CATION committee which considered the
bribery charges against Asselnblyman
IAedy reported declaring the crarges
without foundation and generating
LeMlv In every particular.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Romero'. SuccessOr.

Mexico City, Jan. 90. President
Diaz has appointed Manuel Aspiraz.
assistant secretary of foreign rela-
lions, to be ambassador to Washing
tom He knows all the details Of the
relations of Mexico with the United
States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
New Insurance Company

Bismarck, N. D., Jan 29--Ishe North-
western Fire aud Marine Insurance
Company of Grand Forks has fled APP
plication with the commissioners Of in-
surance to do business in the state.
The capital stock is 500, 600.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
AGUINALDO THE !,
WHOLE THING
HAS FULL AUTHORITY TO DE-
CLARE WAR.

The PHILIPPINE Congress Places That
Power In His Hands-Mass Meet
of Filipino Women Ask to Bear
Arms-An American Sentry's Act
Americans-Questi Whcth-
CIR AguinaIdO Can Restrain the
Insurgents Much Longer Gem
sored News Coming to Hand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Gen. Greene Dead,

New York, Jan. 29.-Gen. George s.
Greene died Of old age ut Morristown,
N. j. He leaves three sons. He WINS
graduated at the United States mill
tary academy at West Point In 1923.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
Mortality Among Russian Troop,

Odessa, Jan. %. = According to
dispatch received rere from Port Ar
thur, the Russian post of China, bad
water is causing terrible mortality
among the Russian troops. The aver.
age is four deaths daily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-02-02
THE NEWS RESUME.
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK IN A
CONDENSED FORM.
A General Resume Of the Most Inn
I portant News Of the week From
All Parts of, the Globe, Boiled
Down and Arranged in Con-
venicnt Form for Rapid Perusal
by Busy People.
Criminal Record.

Mrs. Geneva Slater. Il widow living
near Stony Ridge, Ohio, was perhaps
fatally wounded by thugs who had
failed in their design of highway rob-
berry. Mrs. Slater, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. Mary Burkett, was
on her way home from Toledo.
The United States authorities at San
: tiago refuse to confirm or deny the ru-
mors that a band of men have been
committing murders and robberies in
the Niagara district, but the reports are
persistent. Col. Valente, chief of gend-
armes, has been instructed to raise an
extra company to police that part of
The province.
Lieut.. Col Ray, who is in command
at Guantanamo, cables to headquarters
at Santiago that a second attempt has
been made by disaffected Cubans to
burn the cane on the Romoli planta-
ton, but that little damage was done,
owing to the promptitude of the United
States soldiers on guard in eNtinguish-
ing the fires.
George w. E. Ayres of Philadelphia
shot and instantly killed his wife. seri-
ously wounded John j. wilson, who
boarded with Mrs. Ayres and then
committed suicide. In letter left for
the authorities, Ayres gave, as the rea-
son for his crime, the relations which
he averred existed between Mrs.
Ayres and Wilson.
Sporting Notes.
The Cambridge Chess club has ca
bled an acceptance OF the challenge
from the universities OF Harvard, Yale
ana Princeton 10 Oxford and Cam
bridge.
Oscar Gardner of New York and
Tommy Hogan of Pittsburg fought a
ten-round draw at Pittsburg. The eX-
hibition was tame and disappointing,
neither man scoring a Touchdown.
Joe Corbett says he has tossed his
last ball, money and managers to the
contrary, Notwithstanding, and is out
Of sports forever. Since the suicide of
his father, some months ago, Corbett
has been running a livery stable at San
Francisco.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-10
CITY NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.

r. F. Berthold, who was arrested
charged with having stolen a COW from
w. n. West, of Independence, on August
z was bound over to await the action OF
the grand jury yesterday by Justice Spitz.
William Burkhart, negro laborer living
at 122i Baltimore avenue, fell from third
story window of the building occupied by
Russell MERGERS jewelry store, at 10 East
Eleventh street, at o'clock last night, but
suffered little more than a headache in
consequence.
basket picnic at Fairmount park, Satur-
day, August Il. The principal speakers
will be President L. A. Rider and John Sui
livan. There will be the usual games and
present and have good time.
Hiram Jones, 12-year-old colored boy
residing in the rear of 1201la Charlotte
street, and Walter Boyd. aged II years. a
were brought before Justice Spitz yester-
day charged with stealing. The two boys
day charged with stealing, Justice, Spitz
gave the youngsters a lecture and then
| sent them to jail until school commences,
September l.
The usual good programme was given by
the Third Regiment band at the public con-
cert in Holmes square last night and the
usual big crowd was present to enjoy It.
The weather was SO hot that few people
cared to remain indoors unless they had
to- and, as a consequence, everybody who
could get within hearing distance or the
band stand spent the evening in listening
to the music.
Thomas Elliott, who shot and killed his
brother. David, near Sibley, Tuesday, be
causs the latter called him a chicken thief,
was brought to Kansas City last night and
lodged In the county Jail. having waived a
preliminary hearing. The two brothers
were at work at a sawmill near Sibley
brother, Thomas, of being chicken thief
and the latter shot him in the stomach:
He afterward surrendered to the officers OF
the law. He will probably plead seif-de-
feuse.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-10
Other Deaths and Funerals.

Roy Batti, the infant son of F. J. Batti
died yesterday at the family home, s09H
East Twenty-first street. The funeral serv.
ices will be held at the residence thi:
morning at 10 o'clock The burial win b
in Union cemetery.
Fritz Skor. the 15-months-old son OF
Charles Skor, died yesterday in Harlem
No funeral arrangements have been made.
The body of Miss F'loe Blosnishan, who
died at Cheyenne Wells. Col. arrived here
for burial yesterday. She was q years of
age and died of consumption. Her parents
reside at 1406 Troost avenue.
Mrs. S, Finkelstein, 81 years of age, who
died Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, will
be buried from the family residence, aOl3
Troost avenue this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The burial will be made in Elmwood ceme-
terry.
John j. Ives died yesterday Of dropsy at
the home of his brother, Phillip Ives, 321s
Peery avenue. He was IL years of age and
came here short time ago from his home
in Panhandle, Tex, where he had, at one
time, been county judge. The funeral serv-
ices will be held Friday morning at .
O'Clock. the burial will be made in Elm
wood cemetery.
The body of W. L. Wellington. who COM
mitted suicide at the Helping Hand insti-
tute, Tuesday morning. was sent to Trem-
BILE, Mo-, yesterday for interment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-08-10
Oklahoma Notes.

AIeck Ruhe is the name of Perry young
man with pugilistic aspirations.
The Hutchinson & Southern has been
comDIeted to Cross and the CroSsiteS are
duly celebrating.
Oklahoma people are filling in their. cy-
clone cellars and preparing The ground for
corn wheat and cotton.
The lecture course at Oklahoma City this
wear will be run by the Sans Souci Society,
an organization of young women.
Ordinarily Oklahomans are not consider
ed long on style. but just now they are in
line with the Prince of Wales in being
bored by Willie Waldorf Astor.
In the opinion of the Oklahoma City
Times-Journal the summers practice on
the baseball diamond is not altogether
time lost Good preparation for the shuck-
Ing season.
The old fogy who puts his money in his
sock or in a hole in the ground for safe
keeping doesn't live in Oklahoma. The
proceeds of this years big crops will be
placed in the banks.
The Cloud Chief Beacon Is waging a
worthy war on the pistol habit. 1t saws that
no man should be sent to the next legisla>
ture who will not pledge himself upon the
portion of his time and energy to the shoot>
ers and six-shooter toters."
Farmer Miller. who lives four miles from
Bliss. has about fifty acres of rice on his
ranch which will go seventy-five bushels
to the acre. 1t stands four feet high now
Oklahoma raises everything but tina. ar
ticle Mrs. Lease advised
Tom Doyle has received a letter from
President d. B. Robinson, of the Frisco.
agreeing to conference with Perry'S rail-
road committee. If Doyle gets the road
him from getting the Noble county Demo-
cratic congressional delegation.