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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
Accidental Happc nings.


An Iron River (Wis) Clergyman dis
appears and is reported drowned.
The Bradley block at Cleveland was
damaged 100000 by fire and water.
Five lives were lost i'll the wreck OF
the schooner Edna and EiDma near ST.
Pierre. Miquelon.
Fire destroyed the Hotel Miami. the
office of the Metropolitan and Il. number
Of other buildings ut Miami, Fla, caus-
ing a loss of 100000; partly insured.
Near Vista. Mo-, st. Louis & San
francisco freight train fell sixty feet
through trestle. The crew escaped
uninjured. but three supposed tramps
are dead.
Four cylinders. containing 10000
pounds of powder. exploded at the Cal
ifornia powder mill at Santa Cruz. Cal.
wrecking the building and killing th,,
night Waterman.
Frank Robbins jumped from a Chi
cago Great Western train at Kansas
City recently and. his foot catching in
a frog. he was thrown under the cars,
his legs being torn FROM his body 1T
the hips.
While John Yunsk and Conrad
Winske. young unmarried Hungarians.
were engaged in a fist fight on the
Philadelphia & Reading railroad
track at Enterprise. Pa. an express
train ran them down and instantly
killed both.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
Foreign.


Russia fails i'll an effort to secure. =
loan in Germany.
France VIZ! sue churches to recover
taxes avoided by falsiiications.
A Ge1mi5 expedition i'll West Africa
kills 200 cannibais AS punitive meas
ure
Japan gives 'hurry orders for a bat
tleship now being constructed for hes
in England.
The Novoe Vremaya declares Russia
must demand satisfaction for British
aggression III Hankow.
King Humbert opened the Italian
parliament in person. He spoke Gf the
nations Industrial revival.
The king Of Greece, now in Paris,
may visit his sister, the princess OF
Wales, before going home.
The Chinese societies of RED Fist"
and Great Knife" plumber and de-
stroy missions in Shantung.
A large Russian feet intends winter
ing in Nagasaki harbor, and some re-
monstrance by Japan Is probable.
France demands indemnity from Chi
ma for the murder Of two officers In
Haipan, and has arrested the project.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
A Lively Fight.

Chicago, Nov. 19.-Kid McPhartland
of New York and AIatty Matthews OF
Brooklyn last night fought the livei-
est and most even fight seen here in
long time. The fight took place at
the Fort Dearborn Athletic club and
was declared a draw at the end OF
the sixth round.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
Dics From Wounds.

Seward. Neb., Nov. 10. - Egbert O..
Humphrey, who was a member OF
Company NJ, First Nebraska, dled
here yesterday as result of wound
received in a battle. complicated with
stomach trouble contracted in the Phi
iprines. He was shot in the same en-
gagement in which Col. Stolzenhurs
was killed, but recovered sufhcl@ltiv
to return home with his regiment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
Criminal Record.

Cornelius Vanderbilt was fined S1lO
for failure to act as juror
a Memphis undertaken was arrested
recently On the charge of trafficking in
cOrpSeS.
Mrs. A. C. Hollands of Lima. Ohio,
died flom the effects Of IL beating said
to have been administered by her hus-
band The woman would not ADM.
his guilt.
McLain Bros. Chicago commission
men. have been arrested on the charge
of swindling a Minnesota man. Other
customers are said to have been swim
died
The week beginning Jan. ., 1900. has
been set for the electrocution of How
ard c.. Benham. a Batavia, N. Y,
banker, who is under conviction for the
murder of his wife on Jan. +. 1897, BY
poison.
]. r. Craniiall. a johnson City, Tenn,
banker. who. in 1896, was sentenced to
eight years in the penitentiary for en-
bezzlement, has been released. Presi-
dent Mckinley having reduced the
sentence.
Frank Doyle, brother of John Doyle.
the wealthy contractor. was shot dead
at Chicago by Claude 3. Giles. Il de-
tective. who was attempting III: ar
rest on a charge of robbery Sei:,us
doubt is now raised as to the truth q:
the charge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
suYocated With Well Gas.

Webster City, Iowa, Nov. ia. ~.
Dec, living south of this city. met his
death While digging a well. He de-
seconded into the we'll to remove a
stone which stopped the machlnery'
and after Il few seconds slgnaled inc
man at the windlass to raise nm.
When he came to the surface he Was
dead. having been sutfocated by foul
air. He leaves a wife and two chill
dren
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
Rig Fire in New York.

New York, Nov. 19.-Fire broke out
at 2:45 a. m. this morning at No. 10
Park Place. occupied by the UheN-
celled Fireworks company, Lloyds
Fireworks company and %. Blssell "
Co. Three alarms were sent out IN
quick succession. At Il. IN. it was
impossible to estimate the loss as the
fire was not vet under control.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
lis HARD PRESSED
LADYsMITH BoMBARDED NIGHT
AND DAY.

Beers Are Repeating the Tactics
Employed mt Dundee-Further Re-
firing on Moot River Not Unlike
~. Owing to the ImpOssibilfty OF
Relief Arriving for Several Days
Evident That Gen. Butler Has
Mysterious Movements of Free
Stnters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

Wirona, Mimi, Nov. 10. = A man
who worked both Winona and La
Crosse Oh the bogus check racket is
believed to have been rounded up at
Mount Clemens, Mich. There, it is re-
norted he obtained $4,000 worth OF
sheep under false pretenses and was
caught at it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
w,de.nrend Distres. in Jamaica

Kingston, Jam, Nov. ia continu-
ance of stormy weather and tolrential
rain is reported extending over the is
land. causing great damage, making
the popular distress more widespread,
while isokting some districts, princi-
pally the northern and central par
iSheS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
HoBARTs PHYSICIANS.
Feel the Same Anxiety for Their IA
tfent That They Did Three Weeks

Ago.
Paterson. n. j.. Nov. 19.--Vice Pres
dent Hobart retired last night feeling
much better than Thursday and DE.
Newton said there was every prospect
that the patient would pass a favora-
BILE night. The condition of Mr.. Ho-
bart yesterday morning was unfavor-
able. but the marked Improvement
last night has again raised the hopes
of the members of the family. DR..
Newton said that Notwithstanding the
cheerfulness of the patient and the IN
creased hopes of the family the at
tending physicians felt the same anA-
iety for the patient that they did three
weeks ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

A girl never believes man when he
tells her he isn't worthy of her love,
but before she has been his wife for
year she discovers that he has told
her the truth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
A Good Haul.

Joplin, Mo-, Nov. 19.-Four robbers
blew open the safe of the Bank Of
Carl Junction, ten miles north Of here,
and secured between $1,000 and $4,000
in cash. They We're pursued but es-
caned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
Rurxlarixed Three mime.

Mabel, Mimi, Nov. 10. = Burglars
entered the store Of B. NJ. Lein at
Hesper last night, taking a quantity of
merchandise. This is the third time
this store has been entered since last
spring.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

London. Nov 19.-;Special dispatches
from Pietermaritzburg and Lourenzo
Marques say that Ladysmith is bom-
barded night and day and hard
pressed. On Nov. 8. having during the
night placed men close to the town.
the Beers. after Il heavy bumbardment.
began an assault. but were rcpulsed at
every point with heavy losses. The
Beers have destroyed one of the
bridges over the Tugela river.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
heath Cheat.. the Hanrman,

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. 10. = Ed
ward Staffelback, member of the no
torious family Of Cherokee county
criminals, died in the penitentiary yes.
terday of consumption, while under
sentence of death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
Emncror starts for England

Berlin, Nov. 19.-Emperor William,
the empress and two of their sons,
AuGuste William and Oscar, left Pots
dam yesterday for Kiel, on their way
to England.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

. If man succeeds, the world envies
him; if he fails, it sympathizes with
him-and secretly rejoices.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

The moment a girl finds her ideal
she Immediately begins search for a
substitute.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

Promotion in the British army
comes rapidly these days. Also an ex-
cellent chance for glory or the grave.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

The man who boasts of being self
made probably believes that an honest
confession is good for the soul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

A fau1tless complexion is thing OF
beauty, but it will not remain JOY
forever
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

The manager of an opera company
should not be blamed for putting on
airs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
.PITH OF THE NEWS
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.

A Comprehensive Review of the
Important Happenings of the
Past Week Cullcd From the Tel
egrnph Reports The Notable
Events ut Home ind Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23
man is very apt to play the races
and the fool simultaneously.

1t is a deplorable fact that idle Gu
riosity keeps lot of people busy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-11-23

Half a loaf is sometimes better than
an unpaid board bill.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
Taken Under Amusement.

Friday evenings Denver Times says
that Judge p. l.. Palmer has taken the
case of A. A. Bowhay, to recover $4,000
commission from Il. A. Nichols, under
advisement. Bowhay contends that
Elisha and William II. Nichols, owners
of the Robert Emmet mine in Gilpin
county, employed him to dispose of the
mine, agreeing to pay him 5000 If the
sale was made. He says he found pur-
chaser and the mine was sold TO Louis
Il. Britton. He further states that he
received 81 400 from the Nichols, and
that the suit was brought to recover the
balance.
The defendants set up that the mine
did not pass into the possession of Brit
ton, and that as their agent Bowhay re-
ceived ample compensation.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
Death of Alexander S. Wells.

The Golden Globe says that Alexander
S. Wells died at his residence in High
lands, March 3, of paralysis, aged GA years.
The remains were brought to Golden
and buried March 5, in Lakewood ceme-
terry.
Alexander S. Wells was born in Nor
gan county, Ohio, on August %, 1885.
He served through the war and came out
as sergeant of Co. A Of the Seventh
Missouri cavalry. He with his family
came to Colorado in 1865 and lived for a
time in Black Hawk and Central City,
removing to Golden in 1870. where he
lived until about 1883, when he removed
to Highlands. He was city marshal of
Golden in 1873. He leaves his widow,
one daughter, Mrs. J. NJ. Parfet, of Den
yer, and one son, j. c. Wells, OF Golden,
county clerk, to mourn the loss of good
husband and father. His old neighbors
speak of him as most excellent man, a
kind neighbor and valuable citizen
His life was we'll rounded out with duties
performed, and he sleeps WELL
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
CONVENTIONS AND PRIMARIES.
Popuiist Convention.


The convention of the Peoples party
met at the Armory hall last evening,
Herrick Mcleod, chairman of the city
central rommittee, calling the meeting to
order.
On motion HcrriclS Mcleod was elect
ed chairman and II. c. Hurd secretary
of the meeting.
John c. Jenkins, the present mayor,
was nominated for mayor.
On motion committee of three, com
posed Of Thomas Cody, John Nichols
and M. Whalen, were appointed to confer
with the Democrats in regard to fusion.
After short recess the committee re-
ported that an agreement had been
reached, which gave the Populists the
mayor and aldermen in the first and
fourth wards, the Democrats to have the
second and third wards.
After much discussion the report was
adopted, but caused split in the con-
vention, Judge II. A. Hicks and sup
porters boiling the convention.
The convention then nominated W. II.
Oatey as alderman for the first ward and
Henry Gilman In the fourth ward.
The Cottage Home was adopted as the
emblem.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
President Mckinley has appointed as

President Mckinley has appointed as
members of the private land claims, COM
missions to last until the next session Of
the senate, Chief Justice Joseph II. Reed
of Iowa, Associate Justice Wilbur f.
Stone of Colorado, Henry c. Steers of
Kansas, William NJ. Murray of Tonnes
see, and Thomas G. Fuller of North Car
olina. II also has appointed Erastus r.
Harper of Akron, Ohio, special agent to
a lot lands to the Indians.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
Republican Primaries.

bepuDl1can
The Republican primaries for the
electing OF delegates to the city conven-
ton were held last evening in the several
wards, with the following result:
First ward-James Rule, Sr., Oscar
Williams, Harry Lobb, Benjamin p
Thomas, Robert ]. Lewis, Peter McFar.
lane.
Second ward-C. c. Wright, James H
Knowles, A. ]. Sinclair, Samuel Walters
Flor Ashbaugh, Henry j. Hawley.
Third ward-Thomas Hooper, NJ. X
Sullivan, Elisha Stephens, w. Fl. Johns
William Job, Mrs. Fannie Willerson,
Mrs. Charles Ayers, Elijah Stephens.
Fourth ward-William 7. Warren, w.
]. Richards, Frank Rule, W. hampshire,
w. +. Martin, W. w. Williams, w
Ralph.
In all of the wards motion prevailed
that in case of absentees from the city
convention not represented by proxy,
that majority of the delegates present
be authorized to cast the entire vote of
the delegates.
{ In the third ward the delegates were
empowered to select the name of suit
able person as candidate from that ward,
and present the same to the city conven-
tion for nomination.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

The adjutant general OF the army has
issued the following statement showing
the number of deaths reported to the
war department between March l, 1898,
and February %, 1899. covering the en-
tire reriod of the war with Spain as well
as greater portion of the casualties re-
sulting from conflicts with Philippines:
Killed in action, 329; died of wounds,
125; died of disease, ETC., 5,277. Total,
r 731
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

Judge Chetlain of the Chicago superb
or court on March II, rendered decision
in the case of that city against the Bos
ton store, finding the defendants not
guilty of violating the law for selling
meats, fruits, vegetables, and other pre-
visions under the same roof with dry
goods, iewelry and other merchandise.
The prosecution practically contemplat-
ed that the case would see an end of the
der artment stores.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

Senator Chandler OF New Hampshire
has sent a letter to Governor Pingree Of
Michigan, congratulating him on his re-
cent speech against trusts. THE great
est issue next year" wrote Senator Chan
dler, "will be the fight against the trusts,
and if the Republican party does not
align itself on the side of the people
against the trusts, it will be in danger OF
defeat"
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
rroclamntion of Election.

CENTRAL. CITY, Colo,
MARCH 1, 1889.
prb,;c notice is hereby given that there will be
n General election held at the several voting pre-
cincts and wards of the city Of Central, Gllpin
courty. Colo on Tuesday, April 4, les9, Tor the
following offices, to-wit:
Mayor
One Alderman in the First ward.
One Alderman IN the Second ward.
One Alderman in the Third ward.
One Alderman in the Fourth ward.
The polls will be held in the following named
places:
Second ward, city council room, Nam street.
Third ward Lamont & Ballard's carpenter
Fourth ward, James Angove's building, Noun
The polls will open at I o'clock a m. of said
day and continue open till I o'clock p. IN. OF said
day. - NJ,
Attest: JOHN JENKINS, mayor.
HEnRICK MCLEOD, City Clerk.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

The citizens of Tacoma, Washington,
having become incensed at the many re-
cent robberies and hold-ups in that city,
at public meeting held March 8, decid-
ed to form vigilance committee. All
suspicious persons have been ordered out
of the city.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, for nearly
four years pastor of the First Presbyte-
rian church at Washington, D. c., has
rendered his resignation. tits his inten-
ton to devote his time to literary pur-
suits. He will still reside in Washing
ron
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

General Miles will be in Boston On
Tuesday, March 2l, when reception
will be given to him by the Algonquin
club, and dinner by the Boston Mer-
chants club.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

Notices have been posted at the mines
at Cripple Creek. Ell Paso county, to the
effect that hereafter miners will be paid
at the rate of 80 cents per hour for their
labor. Heretofore they received S3 per
day of 10 hours.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

The italian government has been in
formed that the United States will take
disinterested neutral grounds in the mat
ter of that government asking of China
a port at San Nun bay.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
Democratic Convention.

Democratic Convention.
The Democratic convention met at the
council room last evening and elected j.
c. McShane chairman and j. ID. Hurd
secretary.
A committee from the Populists was
received, and on motion the chair ap-
pointed Daniel Fuelschcr w. o. Jenkins
and j. ID. Hurd as committee to confer
with the Populists as regards fusion.
After short recess the committee re
ported that the basis of fusion was that
the Democrats were to receive two alder
men. This report was adopted after
considerable discussion, the convention
accepting the second and third ward al
dermen.
Daniel Fuelscher was nominated for
alderman in the second ward and Nelson
Franklin in the third.
The City Central committee for the
ensuing year will be II. FL. Belcher,
chairman, G. o. Jenkins, j. d. Hurd,
Marcus Leahey and Samuel Doran.
The Rooster was adopted as the en-
blem.
Convention adjourned sine die.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

Colorado contributed more of the gold
coined in January, 1899, at the mint in
Philadelphia, than any other state or
territory.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
Crockery Ware.

Philips IL Ebli, at their Lawrence
street grocery store, have received fine
line of crockcry ware of the latest de
signs.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

E. A. Nichols was elected chairman Of
the City Central committee, and Morris
Hazard elected secretary. The conven-
ton empowered the chairman and secre-
tary to appoint the remainder of the
committee.
In case Of any vacancies the centrai
committee was instructed to confer with
the Democratic committee and fill all
vacancies.
Convention adjourned sine die.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

The Necf Bros. Weiner Maerzen Bee
ia home product and is made out o
the choicest hops and barley.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

They go like hot cakes and maple
syrup, those cakes, pies, Jelly rolls, and
goods in that line at the Union Bakery
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

All kinds of fresh fish direct from the
eastern and western lakes, fresh ranch
eggs, creamery butter, select and canned
oysters, full supply OF fresh meats and
home made sausage, are few OF the
good things to be obtnined at Joseph
Dennis City Market on Lawrence street.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
Turkish Bath al Home for s Cents.

The Thermal bath cabinet cures
rheumatism. grippe. pneumonia, fevers,
should have one. Price e5. w. S.
DuPee, agent, Central City.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek

Is best served by "The Colorado Roads
"11-come-7" daily trains between Denver
and the great gold camp.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
DID YOU EVER 1!

In all your career see such goods and
such values at such prices as can be seen
atthe Mineral Palace.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16
Dressed Poultry,

A fine line OF stationery just received
at Maymon's Central Postofiice Store.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

Stoves and ranges at Anderson's.
Gilpin observer., 1899-03-16

CENTRAL CITY, COLO,
MARCH 1, 1899.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-28
MARVEL OF THE NINETEENTH
CENTURY,
THE ELIXIR OF LIFE
ITSELF,
CSEO Treatment REPIEN.
aSHES THE FOUNTAIN
OF YOUTH.

Never before IN the history of medicine
was there ever anything like Creo: there
is nothing similar, no substitute or equal
for it on earth. It stands alone pre-eni-
nent upon its merit in the speedy. sue
cessful and permanent cure of all of those
weak, debilitated and nervous conditions
Of both men and women, which are the
direct or Indirect result of abuse, ex-
cesses or other causes, affecting the sex
ual organism. 1t acts directly on the
Genito-Urinary organs, strengthening, in
MIGRATING, revitalizing and rejuvenat ting:
1t fmparts vitality and vigor of manhood
and womanhood; it supplies ability in all
wasting conditions, where falling power
has reduced them to the heIplessness of
babies; 1t rekindles the fire of youth
again and causes 1t to burn in a white
blaze upon the altar of ferVent love:
lovers and sweethearts are true to each
other; 1t fully prepares both men and
women for the duties and obligations of
the. marriage contract, and makes mar
riage easy; 1t brings happiness to the
home through the constancy of the hus-
band, who then spends his evenings at
the family f1reside. This is not ALL Creo
electrities the whole system, searches out
the weak points and fortifies them at once
by acting on the nerve centers, stomach
digestive organs, heart, liver kidneys
bladder spinal cord and brain, thus pre-
pairing the way for nature to assert her
self, making men and women strong
vigorous robust, healthy. happy, without
an ache or pain. DR.. Alfred L. Co'e and
Council of Phys cians, "a Washing on
avenue south, Minneapolis, MINI.