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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

> In common with many other trades,
the silk industry terminated a pros
porous year on December 81 last Com
menting on the conditions governing
the trade, the Silk Association of
America, through its secretary, has
this to say: Rising prices in the
raw-silk markets Of the world have
produced a decided rise in the prices
Of raw silk in this market during the
last thirty days. This naturally nee
essitates rise in all silk products, and
some of the branches of the trade have
formally agreed in an advance of
prices. In this country at present
there are $1,000 power looms for broad
silk weaving and 5000 for ribbon
weaving. During the year there have
been a number of additional plants es-
tablished in this country by foreign
firms, and naturally there has been
some extension of facilities by our old
er manufacturers. While additional
facilities Of manufacture is crafty
ing omen, It also carries with 1t an ap-
prehension Of facilities unduly in
creased. 1t is hardly necessary to say
that overproduction is about as bad
as sluggish market-in fact, it con-
d1ces to it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

Washington, Feb. 26.-The following
dispatches We're received at the navy
department:
Manila, Feb. 25.-For political rea-
sons the Oregon should be sent here
at once. Dewey"
Manila, Feb. 25.-Yorktown has az
rived. Charleston and Petrol cruising
around Philippine islands. Affairs
more quiet. Dewey"
''San Francisco. Feb. 25.-The Ore
gon arrived at I:,lo Feb. and at Hon.
olulu Feb. 5. Iris and Scandal arrived
on the 18th. -Gifren."
Mr.. Giffan is dispatch agent for the
navy department.
The cablegram from Admiral Dew
ey asking for the Oregon was received
with surprise by the officials here. No
that he knew, the nature Of the polit-
ical reasons which the admiral says
demands the immediate presence of
the peerless battleship.
The cabinet gave some attention to
Deweys cable message relative to the
political Importance of sending the
Oregon at once to Manila. The con-
clusion reached was that too much i'm
portance should not be ats5;ched to it;
that Dewey wants the big ship to in
duence the Filipinos through fear.
Secretary Long said, when asked for
an explanation of the reference to po-
litical reasons in the dispatch: 81
am sure that it has no International
significance. You may state that pos
itively. Probably he wants a fine
ship there as the American commits
siOners are about sue, and 1t will give
weight to the American representa-
tions.''
1t is suggested from other naval
sources that Dewey wants the Oregon
to release a number of the smaller
ships of the fleet for other work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
The National Carbon Company was

The National Carbon Company was
organized during January under
the laws of New Jersey, with a capital
of S1O,OO0O00, s4,5O0,Oo9 of which is
in Z per cent non-cumulative pre-
ferred stock and $5,500,OO0 in common
stock. The corporation will absorb
the principal manufacturers OF carbon
supplies, particularly electric light car
bons, carbon brushes for motors and
electrolytic carbons for all varieties OF
smelling purposes. Arthur ]. Eddy OF
Chicago, who was prominent in the or
ganization of the American Linseed
Company recently, is the promoter of
the enterprise, and Chicago capital is
interested. These companies are said
to include the entire active carbon in
dustry of the United States and three
quarters of the carbon industry of the
world. In addition to the United
States industries the new company will
own half interest in the Ottawa Car
bon Company of Ottawa, Canada,
which company controls the carbon In
dustry of Canada.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
COMPROMISE ARMY BILL.
1t Is Drafted and Presented to the
Senate.

1t Is Drafted and Presented to the
Washington, Feb. 26. - The senate
&C mmittee Oh military affairs reported
the compromise army reorganization
bill just before the adjournment of the
senate at $50 p. III. The bill had been
framed at the war department the
night before by the officials of the de-
partment and number of senators,
and was under consideration by the
senate committee and it's subcommit-
tee during the greater part Of the day.
The formulation of the compromise
was placed in the hands of Sena tor
Hawley and Senator Carter, of the
military committee, on behalf of the
Republicans. and Senator Coclrell. in
the interest of the Democrats. They
met at 10 o'clock in the morning and
continued constantly in session. Col.
Carter, of the army, sat with them for
the purpose Of supplying technical in
formation. The subcommittee had it
in charge until 4:3O, when the full
committee met. The committee made
number of changes, and after sitting
two hours reported the bill to the SEN
ate. The bill, as reported, differs in
many details from the bill read i'll the
house by Mr.. Hull, but the general
framework is the same.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
LAST OF FAURE.
Expressive Funeral service. in Hor

Impressive Funeral Services I'm HOn-
or OF the Dead President.
Paris, Feb. 25. Bright weather ia
vored the drop Of the curtain over the
scene Of the drama Of President
Faure's life, giving value to the bril-
liant spectacular effects. The garri-
son of Paris, numbering 10000 men,
was on duty in the long thoroughfares
between the Elysee and Notre Dame,
and there were between the cathedral
and Pierre Ia Chaire glittering helmets
and curiasses and martial air, marking,
the impetuosity of the French temper
ament. The casket was placed on the
high civil and military officials, the
procession was formed and it emerged
from the palace at 1905 a. M, headed
.by Gen. Zurlinden, the military gov
ernor of Paris, followed by the bear
ers of the wreatls from the late pres
ident's household and the legislature.
The new president, NJ. Loubet,
showed great pluck in not walking
merely from the Elysee to Notre Dame,
but to the cemetery, through the most
disturbed districts. His friends say
that Loubet is q brave homme. or a
good fellow. He was by himself, be-
hind the family, betrayed. 10 fear and
was in evening dress.
The ceremony at the cathedral was
most solemn and impressive. Low
mass was celebrated. Cardinal Rich
ard was in charge of the ceremonies.
The casket was then borne to the
portal, accompanied by the clergy, and
replaced OIL this funeral car, after
which the procession wended it's way
to the cemetery of Pere Lachaise.
Eulogistic speeches were delivered
there by Senior Chaveaix, who pointed
to the late Faure's great part in the
conclusion of the Russian alliance and
NM. Deschanel and Dupuy. who said
that France would cherich the memory
of the late president, who was "son
of the people" The police arrange
ments throughout were admirable
and even il the dense crowds lining
the streets had desired to engage in a
hostile demonstration against Presi-
dent Loubet. it would have been i'm
possible to do so.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
IT WAS TOO OLD.

Labels on Cans Removed by Soaking
Show Original Dates of 1SSs.
Bucyrus, Ohio. Feb. 26. - Adjutant
Schaber, of the Eighth Ohio volunteer
regiment, who. during the Spanish
war. handled large quantities of the
canned beef provided for the soldiers
says that all the cans bore labels with
the figures 1888 printed on them, BY
soaking the cans these labels could be
pulled off, showing an original wrapper
with the date 1858 or some other
equally ancient period marked on
them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

New York.. Feb. "a. - The Herald 8
correspondent at Washington says:
The days of Algerism in the war de-
partment are numbered. The resig-
nation of Russell A. Alger, voluntarily
or by request Of the president, will oc-
cur within a fortnight. President Nc
Kinley has practically made up his
mind as to Secretary Ayers successor.
These positive statements We're made
to me to-day by a gentleman usually
admitted as a probability by a meln-
with the president confdentially on
the subject. Secretary Alger is in
Detroit. 1t is believed he is making
plans for returning there and resnm-
ing his old business engagements. He
is expected to return here OH Friday,
and it is not unlikely that his resigna-
ton and the appointment of his sue
cessor may be formally announced by
that time. Secretary Ayers contem-
plated junl1et to Cuba and Porto Rico,
l am told, is off. This is one Of the
reasons for believing his resignation is
to occur Immediately. ! am told by
one Of his close personal friends that
he had made up his mind some days
ago to make an extensive tour to Cuba
and Porto Rico, to submit a report to
the president and then to resign from
the cabinet on the ground Of i'll health.
His idea was that he could then retire
without suspicion that he was
forced to do so under fire. This same
gentleman informed me that the secre-
tary had practically determined to
abandon his inspection trip, for what
reason he did not seem to know, or
rather, was unwilling to admit In
spite of statements to the contrary, it
can be positively asserted that the re-
lations between President Mckinley
and Secretary Alger are decidedly
strained. President Mckinley has
felt for long time the serious embar,
rassment to the success of his admin
istration caused by Algcr's manage
ment, OF rather, mismanagement, of
the war department.. and his close po-
litical friends have advised him more
than once to find some way of getting
a new secretary Of war. Finding that
the public comment on the report of
the war commissions emphasized the
demand for the relief of Secretary
Alger, the president has found way
of impressing upon that official the
desirability OF his early retirement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
AGAIN 1T IS MERRIAM.
Will He Succeed Alger as Secretary
of War:

New York. Feb. 25.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Herald says:
The prospect of Secretary Ayers re-
tirement from the cabinet has been the
subject of much favorable comment
in all circles here to-day. That Presi-
dent Mckinley must wash his hands
OF Algerism before entering the next
presidential campaign has been gen
orally conceded for some time by his
intimate political advisers, but just
how and when the change in the head
of the war department. will be effected
have been the problems. There is still
some uncertainty as to the exact date
when the change will come. The name
of Former Governor Merriam Of Min
nesota is the one most prominently
mentioned in connection with the sue
cession to Secretary Alger. All [ can
learn in cabinet circles is that the man
the president has in view for the
place comes from west Of the Missis-
Sippi.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

Minneapolis, Feb. 26.-The five-story
building on Fourth street, near First
avenue, owned aud occupied by the
Tribune Publishing company, that is
sues morning, evening and Sunday
editions, was totally destroyed by fire
last night The first alarm was turned
in at 1910, but before engines could
reach the spot. though in the very
heart of the city,, flames had burst
through the roof and We're soaring
skyward in cones fifty feet high. The
fire caught in the job room on the
second floor, and must have been
burning since p. H., as that room
was locked from that hour. Nothing
was saved, mailing lists, files, account
books, contracts, with all the costly
presses and type and linotypes We're
destroyed, and large part of the west
wall fell outward an hour after the
fire first started. Fortunately not a
single life was lost, nor man injured.
1t will be remembered that OH the
night of Nov. 80, 1889, the Tribune
building, corner Of Fifth street and
First avenue, directly opposite the
one destroyed last night, was burned
and seven newspaper men We're
burned to death or killed in leaDing
from the building. The Times and
Journal building. which is two lots
west Of the Tribune, was in grave
danger, being on fire several times,
but more by the efforts of employees
than through assistance from the de-
partment, the
Flames Were Extinsuishcd.
The Tribune was issued this morn.
ing as usual, both the Times and
Journal having given their afflicted
brethren all the assistance possible.
The building Immediately adjoining
the Tribune on the west, and occupied
by George Benz T. Sons as whole.
sale liquor store, was almost totally
destroyed and the loss is heavy, as a
large stock was carried. The big de.
partment store of S. e. Olson, to the
south and across the alley, was on
fire, but iron shutters saved it. Fol
lowing is as accurate a list of the
losses and insurance as can be secured
at this hour:
Tribune company, 100000; insur-
ance, $4,000. Tribune boolbinding
and job department, $4,000; insurance,
5000. ". S. Booth & Co., law blanks,
$1,000; partial insurance. George
Benz & Sons, wholesale liquors, $25.
600; fully insured. Drew a. Co. and
Thurston & Gould, job printers, S.
600; partial Insurance. A. T. Dahl,
bookbinder, $1,000; partial insurance.
Housekeeper, semi-monthly. $4,000;
fully insured. Century Piano company,
$1,000; fully insured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

Washington, Feb. 25. - During the
general debate upon the army appro-
priation bill in the house yesterday
Mr.. Johnson Of Indiana, who made
several notable speeches Violently at
lacking the policy of the administra-
ton during the consideration Of the
army reorganization bill fortnight
ago, returned to the assault and de-
livered against the president and
some of lis advisers tie most scathing
philippe heard in the house for
months. He sneered at the president
and the influences which lie said con-
trolled him, impugned his motives,
questioned his sincerity and likened
him to Dickens most contemplate
character; charged his secretary of
war with incompetency and predicted
that the president would in tie end
be engulfed by adverse public senti-
ment.
Mr.. Lands, one Of his Republican
colleagues from Indiana briefly stated
to the house that Mr.. Johnson's con-
stituents had repudiated him. and the
two members had wordy duel Later
in the day Mr. March Of Illinois re-
piled to some of Mr.. Johnson's stric-
lures, but the Republican leaders had
evidently decided to ignore the attacks
of the 1ndianSn. and no general reply
was made to his speech. The army
appropriation bill was lost sight OF in
the general discussion of the policy Of
the government relative to the Philip
pines, and several notable speeches
were made, particularly that of Mr.
Settle of Kentucky. The general de-
bate upon the bill closed and to-day
the bill will be taken up for amend
nlent under the tive-minute rule.
The Senate.
After a session of nearly eight hours
yesterday the senate passed the river
and harbor bill by the decisive vote of
50 to 3. The measure was under con-
sideration throughout the day. and on
several of the committee amendments
determined fight was made. but in
every instance the opposition awaited
nothing. The sharpest contest arose
over the Nicaragua canal bill amend
ment. A point of order was made
against it that it was general legisla-
ton, but the senate, to which the
vice president submitted the point,
overruled it. 1t was then attacked as
not being relevant to a river and
harbor measure. but this, too. was
overruled by the senate. MI. Petit
grew Of South Dakota, Mr.. Rawlins Of
Utah and Mr.. Teller Of Colorado Wig
orously attacked the bill, their oDpo
sitlon being directed especially against
the canal amendment. The statement
was made that the measure would
never see the light Of day in the house
and that the canal would not be built
under the proposition inserted in the
bill. During the afternoon MI Sew
ell of New Jersey delivered speech
in support of the Hull-Hawley army
reorganization bill, in the course of
which he declared that the United
States was now as much at war in the
Philippines as it was with Spain when
our army was before Santiago. He
expressed the belief that it would re-
quire an army of $4,000 men to con-
troll the Filipinos, and that we were
likely yet to have serious trouble in
Cuba.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

The census bureau ought to be made
a permanent institution, organized as
the army and navy are, for the efficient
doing of the work intrusted to its
charge. Its members should be chosen,
after due examination, for fitness
alone. and once in ten years this per-
manent organization should adopt
means Of its own for adding to its
working force, for temporary service,
only the most capable persons it can
find for subordinate work. So only
shall we be rid of decennial spoils
scandal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

The Americanization of Puerto Rico
is in an encouragingly progressive
state. The inhabitants seem to well
come and appreciate all measures de-
signed to further their social and civic
well-being. 1t is almost pathetically
suggestive that people so long under
the domination of Spanish law, in
whose methods of Jurisprudence ha-
beas corpus had no place, and of whose
gracious meaning they were practically
ignorant, should request it's application
throughout the island. Much to their
rejoicing, the system of direct taxa
ton is to be abolished. Under Spanish
rule, its workins were bitterly oppres-
sive and the visit of the tax collector
was the prelude of cruelty and despoil-
ment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
IAMES REPORTS.
Gives a List of Minnesota wounded
in Recent Fighting.

Gives a List of Minnesota Wounded
in Recent Fighting.
st. Paul, Feb. &c. The following
cablegram was received from Col.
Ames, Of the Thirteenth Minnesota,
addressed to the governor:
"The regiment is still acting as pro-
vost guard. Uprising attempted. Un-
successful. Capt. Robinson, Sergeant
Sheppard, Privates Calvin, Wooding,
Ira Smith, Company G.; Privates Grin
nell, Huffman, fairfield, Fitch, Hart
ley, Company d; Private Baker, Com
pany G.; Private Gilman, Company T.;
Private Frykman, Company NJ. all
wounded slightly. Private Sehr, Com
pAny M, serious. All doing WELL
There is no occasion for alarm"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
WENT UP IN SMOKE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fire mt MuscO-

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Fire Mt MuscO-
gee, Ind. Il.
Waggoner, Ind. r., Feb. pa fire
which started at Muscogee. Ind. T., de-
stroycd almost half of the town, en-
failing a loss aggregating nearly half
a lnillion dollars. The fire began in a
negro shanty near the court house. 1t
spread east. south and north and de-
stroyed the greater portion of the bust
ness part OF the town and many Dri-
vate residences. There was no loss Of
life or serious casualties.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
WILL DECLINE.

Shannhan Does Not Desire the Bish-
opric of Harrisburg.
Philadelphia, Feb. 26. = Rev. John
Shanahan, pastor Of the Church Of
Our Lady of Sorrow Of this city, who,
it was yesterday announced from the
papal delegation at Washington, has
been appointed bishop Of Harrisburg,
says he shall decline the proffered
honor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
Tor nehaucherx.

San Francisco, Feb. 25.-The steam
er City of Picking brings news from
Manila that the court martial that
tried Lieut.. Col. Fife, First Washing
ten regiment, convicted him of neglect
of duty and improper conduct and SEN
fenced him to one months suspension
from rank and loss of one months
pay, $3.50. He was accused of de-
bauche1y on the government transport
Valencia in Manila harbor on Thanks
giving evening.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
HARD FIGHT
WITH FLAMES
MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESS MEN LOSE
HEAVILY BY FIRE.

The Tribune Building Completely
Destroyed, Together With Entire
Plant of the Newspaper, Include
ing Mailing Lixts, Account Books,
Contracts, Machinery, Etc.-Jour-
nal and Times Building Has a
Close Call-Georxe Benz s. sons'
Wholesale Liquor Store Almost
Completely Destroy eds. E. Oh
sons Store HAS 1. harrow Escape
Total Loss Estimated at $751;
600.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
DRAMATIC EFFECT.
Gomez Will Enter Havana and BE
Accorded Enthusiastic Reception.

Havana, Feb. 24.-Preparations con-
tinue for the grand reception to be
given Gen. Gomez when he enters the
city OH Friday. Recognizing the theat-
rical effect of entering Havana on the
anniversary Of the uprising, the old
man will pass around the city to-day,
spending the night at Mariana and
coming in tomorrow when the cele-
bration is at its height. That he will
create an immense stir and be en-
Enthusiastically received is assured. At
almost every street intersection Il tri-
umphal arch is being erected and tile
demand for flowers, bunting and flags
exceeds the supply. All classes are
planning for demonstration.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

influenza, or the grip, is not, as
many people suppose, a product Of ad-
vanced civilization; it is referred to by
Hippocrates and other ancient medical
writer's and formidable list of cpl
denies in various parts of the world
between the years 1173 and 1875 is
given by Hirsch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
ATLIN LITIGATION.

British Columbia to Send Judge to
Settle Claim Disputes.
Victoria, B. c., Feb. 20. = The gov
eminent has passed to second reading
a bill to send judge Of the supreme
court to Atlin, with absolute authority
to settle all disputes arising out of the
location OF claims by the original To-
Gators under the Northwest Territory
laws, instead Of British Columbia
laws. The bill will probably pass, and
be commissioners will likely 80 up In
Ialy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
THE GARCIA FUNERAL.
What Gen. Ludlow Has to Say

of 1t.
Washington. Feb. 25.-Gen. Ludlow,
military governor Of Havana, cabled
the war department as follows con-
corning the criticisms Of the late Gen.
Garcia's funeral:
Editorial and Havana letter in the
Herald of Feb. 10 alleging friction be-
tween naval and military entirely
baseless l consulted With Cromwell
in advance sent ambulances and cav
airy with ladies and flowers to GENE
terry and attended With department
staff the memorial services at Merce-
des church. L also sent carriage and
staff to represent the department at
the cemetery. leaving the navy and
marines unhampered in conducting
ceremonies"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

The exhibition that has been made
In Wisconsin this winter over the
election Of United States senator IL
enough TO convert everybody to the
s,pIan OF having senators elected by
6irsct vote Of the people.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
FOUGHT A DRAW.
Oscnr Gardner and Martin F1aherty
Go Twenty Rounds.

Go Twenty Rounds.
Hartford, Conn, Feb. "A. - Oscar
Gardner, the Omaha Kid, and Martin
Flaherty of Lowell, Mass, fought a
twenty-round draw before the Haw-
thorne Athletic club. Flaherty forced
the fighting in the early part of the
contest and bis vicious PUSHES threw
Gardner all over the ring. His fight
ing was marked by foul tactics, while
Gardner put up clean work through
out. The referees decision was gen
orally approved, as. while Flaherty
was the more aggressive in the early
part Of the fight, Gardner got in his
good blows toward the end and cvened
matters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
AMERICANIsM.

Archbishop Ireland Thanks the
Pope for His Recent Letter.
Rome, Feb 20. The Observatore
Romano publishes the text of letter
from Archbishop Ireland to the pope
regarding the pontiff's letter to Car
dinal Gibbons on "Americanism." The
archbishop thanks the pope for this
proof Of his esteem and love for Amer
lean Catholics,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02
AgonciIlo's Mission.

London, Feb. 25--The Filipino agents
in London have received a cablegram
from Agoncillo, the agent in America
Of Aguinaldo, saying the former is
coming to Europe in order to endeayor
to enlist the sympathies Of European
governments.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-03-02

London, Feb. 24.-The officials of the
foreign office emphasize the fact that
the Anglo-American commissioners
displayed the utmost friendliness and
cordiality, although they were unable
to agree on difficult problems.