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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
TO lNroRM FARMERS.
North Dakota Wakes Up to the I'M.
pOrtance of Institutes.

North Dakota Wakes Up to the I'M.
portance of Institutes.
The provisions of an enactment OF
the last legislature for holding farmers
institutes over the state are being
taken advantage of. Dairy Commits
sioner e. E. Kaufman, Of the state.
agricultural college, is ex-oficio direc-
tor. He has held a number already
and eleven more are planned between
now and the holidays at Larim2re.
Dec 16; Enderlin, Dec. IS and 10;
Aneta and Harvey, Dec. 10; Darlington
and Minnewaukan, Dec. 20; Wimble-
don and Hope. Dec. p; Leeds and
Page, Dec. %. Some OF the. sessions
will continue two days. He will be
assisted by President Worst and Pro-
fessors Waldron, Bolley, Ten Eyck,
Shepperd, of the agricultural college,
and local farmers at the different
places. The towns securing the insti-
tutes furnish the hall heated and
lighted and the expenses Of the lee
turers are betrayed by the state. BY
using the college faculty the only adj
ditional expense incurred is for travel.
ing. and the occasions afford an OPP.
portunity for getting the farmers OF
the state more interested and acquaint-
ed with the college.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
KILLED BY A WOMAN.
Circumstnnces Seem to Justify the
Shooting.

Circumstances Seem to Justify the
Shooting.
Naticlk. Mass, Dec. 23.-Lewis Perry
aged thirty-three, a Spanish war vet
eran, was shot and killed yesterday by
Miss Lizzie Morse at her home in West
Natick. -Four shots were fired, two Of
them taking effect, one in the heart.
Miss Morse, who was placed under ar
rest, says that the circumstances justi-
fed her in shooting Perry. The Morse
family is one of the wealthiest and
best known in town. Miss Morse and
members Of her family claim that
Perry and Arnold Slappen, OH bicycles
rode up to the Morse house, demanded
admittance, without stating their bust
several windows. Miss Morse went to
the bureau drawer and loaded o.
caliber revolver. She claimed the men
went around to the front of the house,
where Perry finished smashing the
glass in the windows and climbed in
in spite of her remonstrances. After
gaining an entrance he grabbed Miss
Electa Morse and wrenched from her
croquet mallet with which she tried
to protect herself. Lizzie rushed to- her
sisters assistance, Informed Perry
that she would shoot him if he did not
leave the house. He gave her a ter
rife blow with the mallet and felled
her to the floor. She managed to get
up again and told Perry to get out Of
the house, when he dared her to shoot
She then fired four shots at Perry, who
managed to climb out OF the window
and fell dead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

Personal reserve is sometimes lost
sight of in the far West, as famous
sugar merchant from the East recently
discovered. He had business in Mis-
souri, town, land was lunching at a
table with a native. Hi, stranger"
asked the other, where you from?"
The eastern man, having stud farm
in Kansas City, mentioned that place.
What's your business?" We'll,
horses came the reply. Say, what's
your name? "'"None of your business"
rejoined the disturbed sugardealer.
Even in Ohio, settled largely by Mas
sachusetts and Connecticut colonists,
the eastern man sometimes finds him
self in an atmosphere of frankness.
You are all talking about your west
,ern reserve" such a one recently re-
marked. BLESSED i'll asee any!"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
LAwToN,s SUCCESSOR.
Will Not BE Named Until After the


Funeral.
Washington Dec. 23.-It is said at
the war department that the vacancy
in the list Of major generals of volun-
teers caused by the dsi:ih Of Gen.
Lawton will not be filed until after
the funeral services over bis remains
at Manila, prior to their transportation
to the United States. II is said among
well Informed officers of the aristy in
this city that the appointment VII go
to either Gen. John c. Bates, Gen. S.
B. M. Young or Gen. Lloyd Wheaton.
These officers have the rank of briga-
der general of volunteers and each
has distinguished himself in active
military service in the Philippine is
lands. 1t is also understood that Brig.
Gen. A. r. Chaffee, who has been
chief of staff to Gen. Brooke. com
manding the division Of Cuba. is like
ly to be relieved Of duty IN that di-
vision in a short time and given an
important command with the army in
the Philippines.
Gen. Lawton held the office of in
spection general with the rank of colo
mel in the regular establishment. His
death makes the following promotions
in that department: Lieut.. Col. Peter
A. Vroom. to be colonel; Maj. Charles
H. Heyl, to be lieutenant colonel. A
vacancy is thus created in the list of
majors and inspectors general which
probably will be filled by transfer
from the line.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

Washington, Dec. %. - Adjt.. Gen.
Corbin, the head Of the committee
charged With the collection of funds
for the benefit of the. family of the
late Gen. Lawton. is in receipt of eX-
pressions of sympathy and Of willing
ness to cooperate from all quarters of
the country. Some of these are ac=
companied by contributions of money,
and, altogether there is promise of a
generous response to the committees
appeal.
Gen. Charles King telegraphed from
Milwaukee that the committee could
count on a proper response from that
city to the appeal
The brokerage firm of Worden & Co.,
New York, have voluntarily undertak-
en- to collect funds of the stock ex-
change. The committee aim to collect
ut least $4,000.
The first subscription in Washington
came from clerk in the war depart
ment. who contributed 50 from his
salary to start the list Of contributions.
Gen. Corbin received telegram from
Gen. r. A. Alger, saying: II send $500
for the Lawton fund"
Mai. Gen. Shafter. at San Francisco,
telegraphed that he would do every
thing in his power to help Mrs. Law
ton
A telegram was received from Mr..
C. HI. Hamilton of Milwaukee, saying
that the citizens of that city authorized
him to offer $1,000 as a nucleus for a
fund for the widow and family of Gen.
Lawton.
Gen. Corbin received a telegram
from a gentleman in Pennsylvania,
who does not wish his name made pub
lie, contributing $1,000 to the Lawton
fund.
Other contributions received are as
follows: Secretary John Hay. 500;
Assistant Secretary H. A. Taylor. 500;
Mrs. Addison Porter. $1OG; McCoskey
Brutt, New York. 500.
The Riggs National bank of this city
has been designated ais the depository
of the Lawton fund.-
Lieut.. Col Clarence Edwards. who
was temporarily acting as Gen. Law
toms chief Of staff. has been instructed
by the secretary of war to superintend
the transportation of Gen. Lawton's
remains and accompany them to this
country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

Havana, Dec. 23-Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood formally took charge Of the gov
ernor generals Office at 8 o'clock yes
terday morning. His first act was to
accept the resignation of the members
of the advisory cabinet of Gen.
Brooke These Officers, after eonsid~
ering the question over night, had de-
cided to insist on retiring. Their de-
cision meets with public approval AL
most without exception they had ren-
|dered themselves obnoxious to the ma
jority of Cubans. One prominent Gu
ban said:
"The chief act of the advisors OF Gen.
Brooke, if they wish to rehabilitate
themselves with their countrymen. is
to resign and thus cause foTgctful-
ness''
The Lucha. contrasting Gen. Brooke's
with Gen. Woods advent. says:
"Gen. Brooke's proclamation was I'M
fortunate as it contained errors. Gen.
Wood. although promising nothing.
speaks volumes by his quite, deter
mined manner of taking charge of af
fairs. He has captivated everyone"
Gen. Chaffe is receiving numerous
CONGRATULATIONS upon his appointment
to be 81 brigadier general in the regu-
lar army. 1t is believed here that the
post of chief of staff will be abolished
and that Gen. Chaffee will succeed
Gen. Wilson as the governor Of Matan-
zas-Santa Clara, or will remain in Ha-
yana-Pinar del Rio. Gen. Ludlow sue
ceeding Gen. Wilson. 1t is also be-
lieved that no governor will he ap.
pointed for Santiago province. but that
an experiment in civil government on
a much broader scale than ever will be
initiated there under Gen Woods
supervision from Havana.
Gen. Wood visited the prison and
penitentiaries and seemed much
pleased. although he would not COM
ment on his observations. He was ac-
companied by Gen. Chaffee and Gen.
Ludlow
There have been no fresh develop
ments in the case Of the arrest of the
ten customs appraisers and the whole
matter is being thoroughly invcsti-
gated.
At 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon the
temperature in Havana was 73 de-
grees, Fahrenheit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
FIGHT IN MISSISSIPPI.
Blacks and Whites Dispute Abo,
the Right of Way.

Blacks and Whites Dispute About
the Right of Way.
Meridian, Miss, Dec 23-Word has
just reached this city of fight be-
tween party of whites and blacks on
the Kemper county overland road
about six miles north One white man,
Oscar Ford, was MORALLY wounded
and two others were more or less seri-
ously injured. 1t appears that the
whites were without arms, while each
Of the nine negroes carried revolver.
The two parties met on the highway
and dispute over which was entitled
to the right of way 'precipttated the diff
ficulty.N A posse consisting Of the sher-
If and twenty-five deputies is being
organized to go in search Of the MUIR
derous blacks. There is much excite
ment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
TUNNEL UNDER BUTTE.

Rich Copper Vein to BE DeveloPsA
In Heart Of the City.
Butte, Mont, Dec. 23.-Alex Isserhet,
a Salt Lake mine owner, has Closed a
deal with the owners of thf mineral
rights to the Destroying Angel and
Copper Bottom lode clat 1is, by which
he secures controlling interest for
100000. The veins run through the
business portion OK the city, and the
Destroying Angel was uncovered re-
Gently by parties who were excavating
for the foundation of q hotel. 1t has
developed into the richest copper vein
in this district, and the new owner in
tends to tunnel under the city, and as
soon as the deal was closed yesterday
afternoon they started to sink shaft
which will be put down 1000 feet at
the corner of Broadway and Arizona
streets, within half block of the two
principal hotels and the city hall.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
SHOT IN AN ELEVATOR.

Tragedy in Which Two Lawyers on
Opposite Sides of Cuse Are the
Principals.
Dallas, Tex, Dec. 23.-F,. NJ. Ethe-
ridge. a prominent lawyer in this city,
shot Attorney Edwin O. Harrell four
times in crowded elevator in the
North Texas building. Harrell died
later at his home. Harrell had pis-
tol ha>f-cocked in his had as he fell.
Etheridge is in custody The men were
employed as counsel on opposite sides
In Htiga ton involving cotton mill prom
erty and quarreled concerning profess
sional affairs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Authorities Are vigi1ant.

Victoria, B. c.. Dec. 23.-Whether or
not there was an attempt to blow up
the cruiser Leander, as reported few
nights ago. the Esquimault authori-
Ties have become more strict. Where
there was one officer in charge of the
dockyards at night. there are now ten
and twelve additional watchmen pa
trolling the navy yard. Visitors are
refused admission and the guns of the
port are now manned by a crew of
gunncrs night and day. The officers
disclaim all knowledge of a plot
against the Leander.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

1t has been discovered in st. Paul
that electric ground connections, made
by attaching wires to water pipes, not
only ruin the pipes by electrolysis, but
seriously interfere with the operation
of the water meters. In one case
meter through which a large quantity
of water was discharged failed to reg
lister. This was an extreme case and
easily detected, but what the effect has
been upon the indicators in cases
where the current is not so strong the
officers of the water board have no
means to determine To protect them
selves, however, they have ordered the
removal of all electric wires from the
water pipes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Money Goes Begginv for Eou,

Judge Pollock is anxious to learn the
addresses Of Harry Turner, George w.
Spaulding, Richard G. Hand and Frank
ID. Rowland, who served with. Com
pany B of Fargo with the North Da-
kota volunteers in the Philippines. AS
treasurer of the transportation fund
he has the money to reimburse them
for the railroad fares from San Fran
cisco to Fargo. They did not return
to this city with the other members Of
the company. going direct to their
homes, and, SO far, the Judge has been
unable to locate them There is still
over $50 in the local transportatiaa
fund, which will probably be converted
into Company B benefit fund.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Merely self-Protectton.

In the case of Receiver Tourtelot, Of
the Grand Forks National Bank
against Nash Brothers of that city,
Judge Amidon of the United States
court has decided in favor of the de-
PENDANTS. The receiver brought action
on the unusual grounds that deposit
tor is not justified in the withdra wal
OF funds from bank which he knows
is insolvent. The evidence Indicated
that Nash Brothers had a tip, and cor
rallied their cash before the crash. The
decision of the court would seem to
justify man protecting his own in
terests when not an official Of the bank.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
STREET CAR DYNAN11TED.


Strikers Disclaim Responsibility for
the Act.
Springfield, Ill, Dec. %. = For the
third time since the strike was de-
clared against the Springfield Consoli-
dated railway Nov. 10 street car
was dynamited at 11:30 o'clock last
night. The car was blown off the
track and completely wrecked. No
passengers We're aboard and neither
the motorman or conductor We're in
tured. The strikers disclaim any re-
sponsibility for the act. The explosion
occurred, in the heart of the city and
caused great excitement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
PLACED ON THE TEXAS.

Removal of the Bodies From Cuban
cemetery to Be Buried at Wash
inEtOn.
Havana, Dec. %. - The removal of
the dead of the Maine was not accom-
panied by any. ceremonies over the
bodies. as. newly coffined. they were
placed in the mortuary chapel of the
cemetery until all was completed. At
10 O'clock last night ten wagons
formed procession, carrying 151 cot
fins to the Machina wharf, passing
through unfrequented streets. The
bodies reached the wharf at 11:3O
under strong guard from the battle
ship Texas, were placed aboard two
steam lighters before daylight and
were taken to the warship at 6 a. M.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
OCEANIC ALL RIGHT.

Arrives Mt Liverpool Only Sixteen
Hours Behind Her Best Record.
Liverpool. Dec. 23.-The White Star
liner Oceanic, from New York Dec. 10,
arrived here at o'clock yesterday
morning. The Oceanic, which was re-
ported overdue, was only sixteen hours
behind her best record. The anxiety
for her is said by representative Of
the line to have been caused by the
fact that she did not stop at Queens
town as usual. The failure to stop
was due to the prevalence Of dense
fog when Daunt's rock was reached.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Another cherished theme of the co,

:. Another cherished theme of the COL
: iege orator and essay writer-the swift
extinction of the American Indian
receives a. shock when studied in the
!, light of statistics, the figures in the
case from the recent annual report
of the secretary of the interior. Ac-
cording to that document there are
now 267,417 Indians in the United
States, while the census of 1890 showed
total aboriginal population of 49,
4z3. Poor Lo" has evidently taken
fresh grip on life and calmly and
with exceeding stubbornness refuses
Ito rpass away with the buffalo"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
SYMPATHY ron poERs.
New Workers Will Give Expression
at n Great Mass Meeting.

New Workers Will Give Expression
at a Great Mass Meeting.
New York. Dec. 23.-American SYM
pathizers with the Beers will hold a
great mas: meeting in this city within
the next few weeks. This was definite
ly determined upon at conference of
well known New Workers. Under the
craftsmanship of Former Judge Van
Hoesen, it was decided that the best
way to show the sentiment of the peo-
pie is through great mass meeting
holidays. either in Madison Square
Garden or Cooper Union. The confer
ence agreed upon permanent organ
ization to raise a fund for the Beers,
their wounded soldiers and orphaned
children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
STRUCK 1T RICH.
tIr. and Mrs. Mcconnell VIII Pro-
coed to Enjoy Their kIonslil1c

ME- ana Mrs. Mcconnell Will Pro-
coed to Enjoy Their kInnslil1c
Wealth.
Chicago. Dec. 23.-Dr. Luella Day,
who two years ago left here for the
Klondike. and whose death. was re-
ported i'll a snowslit1e arrived at the
Auditorium hotel and was registered
by Edward Mcconnell. also lllon-
diker, as his, wife. Mrs Mcconnell
"struck it rich" near Dawson. and her
husband, who had already been years
in the Alaskan gold fields owns sew
eral rich claims. Mrs Mcconnell de-
clared that after a couple of years.
which she and her husband intended
to spend in travel she will return to
Chicago and erect a home and hospi-
tai for the treatment Of crippled chill
tlren.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Block1ee Among Cattle.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Dec. 23.-Blackleg
is causing some losses among the herds
of some of the farmers living in the
eastern part of Brule county. John
Smith states that since last July he
has lost fifty head of calves, yearlings
and two-year-olds. l. J. Boney is los
ing quite a number and other farmers
report having lost more or less during
the past few months.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
spcu II Puerto Rico.

Washington, Dec. 49, - The govern
ment has finally adopted puerto Rico"
as the official spelling of the name of
that island, and hereafter all official
documents will adhere to that form,
The board of geographic names decid-
ed in favor of this some years ago, but
the usage has not been uniform.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
IMPLEMENT DEALERS.
They Meet and Agree Upon Uniform
--t Prices,

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. %. 49, The
implement dealers of the northern part
of the state gathered together in this
city and transacted considerable bust
ness of Importance. This meeting was
of special interest for the reason that
it was the first of the kind ever held
in the Red river valley. The purpose
Of the meeting was for the advance
ment Of their own interests in the way
of uniform prices and manner of work
ing their respective districts. Two
long sessions We're held. both of which
We're entirely secret, and but little di-
rect information concerning what actu-
ally .trarspired could be ascertained.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Dr. wf1linn,s Dead.

Atkinson, Wis. Dec 23.-A telegram
from Santa Barbara, Cal. announces
the death of Dr. Edward H. Williams,
senior partner of the Baldwin Loco
motive works of Pennsylvania. Death
was due to heart trouble. DR.. Will
Jams was prominently connected with
early railroads in Wisconsin,. He was
knighted by the king of Sweden and
Norway
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
STEAMERS DAMAGED.
Fire Among the Shipping Mt New
York.


York.
New York, Dec. 23.-Fire among the
shipping in North river at the foot of
Thirty-fourth street yesterday serious
ly damaged the excursion steamers
Harvest Queen and Andrew M
Church, three canal boats and tug.
The excursion boats We're filled with
bales Of straw and had been a refuge
for tramps, one ii whom, it is believed,
set fire to the s,,aw. The boats were
sunk. In the hulll of the Harvest
Queen was found Il human body,
burned beyond recognition, but thought
to be that of Robert Tiernan, a home
less man. Several persons also say
they saw a man jump from the burn
ing lighter w. e. Stillman into the riv-
er when the blaze was at it's height.
Nothing was seer OF him afterward.
The financial loss was about $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

A competitor to the Illinois State
Pawners' society is in the field, and
there viii soon he two of these low
priced loan associations in active oper-
alton in Chicago. Competition is, in
this case at least, the surest proof that
the new idea is success and has al
ready achieved popularity among "gen-
teel borrowers"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
GROWING N. D. TOWN.
New Bank and Creamery Assured
for Medina.

A state bank will be organized in
Medina in a short time. The building
will be erected at once. A creamery
will also be built i'll Medina by Mime
sofa men who expect to have every
ching in readiness by next spring. The
promoters expect to sell farmers all
the cows they may need. Many of
those residing in the vicinity of Medina
have already sufficient cattle. The
creamery will be quite an inducement
to settlers expecting to engage in stock
raising.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

An agreement was entered into be-
tween the building contractors of Chi
cago and the union labor representa-
tives, under which any adjustment mr.
rived at by the joint conference for the
settlement Of the difference in the
building trades will be binding upon
the central bodies Of each and their
affiliated organizations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Snow storm, In Tex..

San. Antonio, Tex, Dec. %. - News
from Fort Davis is to the effect that a
severe snow storm prevailed there
Monday and Tuesday and was still
showing when the report was sent out.
The snow was then about six inches
deep on the level, and in some places
banked to a depth of two and three
feet. 1t is the heaviest fall that has
visited that place in great many
years
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Accident or SUICIDE.

New York, Dec. 23.-Winslow Robin
son, a wealthy resident of Stapleton,
Staten Island, died at his home there
last night from a pistol shot wound
inflicted IN hour before. The police
been in poor health for long time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Inheritance Ink,

Red Wing. Mimi, Dec 23.-The es-
tate of Mary Purdy recently paid the
first Inheritance tax of $500 in Good
hue county. Revenue Collector Lob
dell was in the city to collect $500 gov
eminent revenue on the same estate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Series of Accidents.

Washburn. Wis. Dec 23.-The round
house and pumping station of the
Bigelow railroad was totally destroyed
by fire last night. Loss. $4,000. Yes
terday morning their grader tent and
outfit was burned and one of their
men. Martin Hulby. was instantly
killed by a tree striking him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
North Dakota Educators.

Grand Forks. n. D.. Dec. 23.-The
thirteenth annual convention of the
North Dakota Educational association
will be held in this city Dec. 27-29. A
very extensive programme has been
been prepared. Some of the most
prominent educational men of the state
are down for addresses or papers. and
the local committee anticipates the
largest attendance ever known in the
state
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28
Sale of WISCONSIN Lands.

Madison. Wis, Dec. %. - A sale of
state land was made by the land COM
missioners and the amount disposed of
was only 1000 acres. less than has
ever been handled at any previous sale.
This is all the state land on the mar.
ket. the remaining $4,000 acres being
withdrawn by n.act of the last legis-
lat11ra
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-12-28

Eddie Connolly of st. John, N. B.,
was given the decision on points over
Kid Mcfarland Of New York in TWEEN
.ty-five rounds Of fighting at the Broad
way Athletic club, New York.