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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19

Manila. Jan. 15.-The situation here
Is undoubtedly critical. but Maj. Gen.
Otis has it we'll in hand and there is
no such certainty of trouble as many
believe. The rebels are concentrated
on the outskirts Of the town, and their
leaders have issued strict orders that
they shall act only on the defensive.
An accident might precsDitate trouble.
but the iiea Of a rebel attack upon
Manila is ridiculous, as *he Americans
resolutely control the position. Aguin-
aldo has repuhiished the second mani
festo in reply to the proclamation Of
Gen. Otis, which was recalled on it's
first appearance, but it has proved in
eHectual. On Wednesday false alarm
due to trivial incidents occurring ST.
multaneously in opposite parts of the
city, led to a general call to arms OF
the United States forces. In fifteen
minutes the entire city was covered.
The promptness Of the Americans.
while it created a scare for the mo-
ment, effectually restored confidence
throughout Manila and dispel!ed the
excitement due to q passing fear on
the part of the citizens that All out.
break was imminent. 1t is possible
that the Filipinos, after the diplomatic
|
tween the representatives Of Gen. Otis
and Aguinaldo, have finally come to
understand that the cautious and con-
sentative policy Of the Americans is
not due to fear, and they will accept
the inevitable with good grace. 1t is
evident that at present they are unable
to appreciate the full meaning Of the
independence demanded, and that
when they do understand Its extent,
the American proposition will be &C
ceptable.
Madrid, Jan. Is. - The government
has received the following official dis
patch from Manila: "The American
troops here that were ordered to Iloilo
mutinied and refused to start. Gen.
Miller has been ordered to abandon
Iloilo and return to Manila. All the
American troops have been ordered to
concentrate here, the situation being
the gravest"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
CONGRESS
The House Considers the naval BIZ
Anti.Exnanaian I'm the Senate

The House Considers the Naval BILL
Antf-Expansion In the Senate.
Washington. Jan. 14.-The house en-
tered upon the consideration Of the
naval personnel bill. 1t developed
much less opposition than was expect
ed, and the Indications are that it will
have a large majority when it is
placed upon its passage to-day. The
last vestige Of opposition to the meas.
ure from the line officers Of the navy
was removed when an amendment
was adopted designed to prohibit staff
officers from exercising command
save in their own corps. The commit
tee also announced their purpose to
offer an amendment to-day to repeal
the law granting prize money to the
with loud approval. The speeches OH
the bill We're filled with glowing al
lusions to the glories Of our naval vic
tories in the late war, and MI. Berry
Of Kentucky created Il great deal of
the hero Of Santiago. The bill was
supported by Niessrs. Foss, Dayton,
Berry, briggs and Dinsmore. and OPP
posed by Messrs. Low and Simpson.
In the Senate.
Ill Tic SGllilc NClLduIlu Ol OOuCll
Carolina took strong ground in a care
fully prepared speech against a policy
Of expansion by this country. J!e cited
as one Of the principal reasons why
the United States should not assume
control over people who are widely
dissimilar to the people Of this country,
the experience Of the South with the
negro race. He advocated the adop-
80 oI,,fs1 ~ nysiy
that this country could not maintain
permanently as colonies such territory
as the Philippines, and held that ut
would be in opposition to the spirit of
developed American institutions to do
so. Mr.. Sullivan and Mr. Pascoe dis
cussed the pending Nicaragua canal
bill, the former supporting it and the
latter opposing it. The Indian appro-
priation bill was taken up but its con-
sideration was not concluded before
the hour of adjournment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
EAGAN EXPLAINS.
He Says That He Was Goaded Into
Making the statement.


Milking the statement.
Washington, Jan. Is. - Commissary
General Eagan consented to be inter
viewed last night. When the subject
Of his testimony before the investiga-
ton commission was preached Cen
Eagan first made clear the fact that he
and he alone was responsible for the
statements, both as to facts and Ian
guage.
Il had my own grievance" said he.
"A terrible charge was brought against
me. l was accused of cheating-no, I
mean l was accused of poisoning sol
diers under the pretense of experiment
If it had not been for that charge I
might not have spoken before the
commission as l did. For three
weeks l chafed under the charge of
having poisoned soldiers under the
pretense-yes. under the pretense-of
experimenting with chemicals. If it
had not been for this charge perhaps
l would not have used such language
before the commission. Let those that
criticise my language be placed in the
position in which 1 was placed Let
them be charged as was charged and
they will understand my language bet
ter. 1t is the gored bull that feels the
pain"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
PITH Of THE ! NEWS / |: /
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.
\ Comprehensive Review of the
Important Happenings. Of the
Past Week Culled From the Tel
egraph Report. The Notable
Events at Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
Crimes and Criminals.

The dead bodies of an aged couple
named Husenbarger were found in the
vicinity of Glenwood, Va. Foul play
is suspected.
Francis Drummer, who was arrested
at Trenton, N. j., on charge of en-
bezzlement, committed suicide in q
cell Of the Second Precinct police sta
ton. Drummer hanged himself by ty-
ing n handkerchief around his neck
and fastening it to the iron bars of the
cell door. He was not discovered until
life was extinct.
Ida Price was fatally burned in her
room in a fiat at Cincinnati by having
coal oil thrown over her clothing and
then fired. Her screams brought help
and the woman was taken to the hos
pital where she died. She was able to
say that William Kennedy, who was
living with her, was the man who tried
to burn her to death. He is under ar
rest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Foreign Notes.

The French senate has reelected Emil
Loubet, president.
The late Baron Ferdinand de Roths-
child's bequest of art treasures to the
British museum is valued at 100000
pounds.
The admiralty has placed orders for
two battleships of $4,000 tons each at
cost of f1,OOO,OOO with the Thames
iron works.
According to the Berlin correspond
ent of the London Daily News an in
teresting event is expected in the Rus
sian family next May.
Great preparations are being made
at Brecon, South Wales. for the mar
rage of Nine. Patti Jan. 25 to Baron
Cederstrom, eldest son of the late
Baron Claos Erdad Cederstrom.
A traveller named Daniel BrdEn is
organizing at Copenhagen an expedi-
ton to start during the coming sum-
mer in search of traces Of Prof. An
dree in Eastern Greenland.
The French mail steamship Tropic
Bird brings news from Tahiti of the
death at Papeete of Princess Tetua
Mariana, hereditary princess Of the ISL
ands.
The Paris Figaro was confiscated by
the police throughout Germany Sun
day, on account of a caricature which
it contained, copied from Puck, repre-
sent:ng Emperor William Of Germany
in the character of "despised ami
NAL"
Ell Diaro de Barcelona urges such q
modification of the customs dues as
would allow Russian petroleum to
compete with American. 1t also in
sists upon the necessity Of the govern
ment aiding the development Of to-
bacco culture in Spain, as otherwise
Spain will have to pay the United
States for the tobacco she consumes.
The death is expected of the Bayari-
an premier, Brestinburg, who, on Nov.
%, 1870, at Versailles concluded the
treaty by which Bavaria agreed to en-
ter the confederation of Northern
Germany, Immediately followed by the
recognition of King William Of Prus-
STA as the head of the new German
empire.
The Socialist annual pilgrimage to
the tomb of Blanqui, in the cemetery
of Pere Ia Chaise, Paris, led to riots be-
tween the rival partisans of Henry
Rochefort, editor of the lntransigesan-
tie, and M. Juares. editor Of the Social
list Petite Republique. Many were in
jured, and the police made a number
of arrests The wreath intended for
the tomb was trampled upon.
At crowded meeting of the anti
sugar bounty league, held in London,
a resolution was unanimously adopted
demanding that the British govern
ment should Immediately conclude a
convention with Germany, Austria,
Holland and Belgium to abolish boun-
ties and to guarantee producers secur-
ity in the open British markets against
state-aided competition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
WOOD A WITNESS.

He Says the Army Beef Was of Good
Quality-shafter's Work Praised.
Washington, Jan. 15-Brig. Gen. Leon
ard Wood was the star witness before
the war investigating commission.
His testimony bore Oh general condi-
tons in the island and he opened with
the general statements that never in
the history Of any country had there
been so successful a campaign with
so small losses of life. He praised the
quality Of the much-talked-of beef
furnished the army, and said that, ex-
cept for some cans that We're tainted,
and consequently promptly thrown
away, the beef was Of good quality,
and he himself had used the meat
both in the war and in his own family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Personal.

William L. Wilson, eX-cOngressman
and president Of the Washington and
Lee university ut Lexington, Va. has
been chosen president of the Yale col
lege.
Arthur Henry Dundon, vice presi-
dent Of the normal college, and one Of
the best known educators in the coun-
try, died at New York, aged sixty
seven years.
Rt. Rev. Nicholas c. Matz bishop Of
the diocese Of Denver, Colo, has sent
his resignation to Rome. The congre-
CATION of the propaganda decline to
state officially how the resignation has
been received, but it is believed that
the bishop will be asked to withdraw
it.
G. Hermann Boppe Of Milwaukee,
Wis. prominently known as editor of
Friedenjer, died after an illness Of
several months, aged f1fty-eight. He
was we'll known in turner societies
throughout the country, and was the
prime mover and organizer of the
gymnastic union normal school and
member Of the North American turn
erbund.
1t was announced at Princeton that
George d. Armour, Of the class of ~,
had given $4,000 to Princeton uni
versity to found a classical depart
ment in the university library. For
the next three years he will give $22,7O0
annually for the further support OF the
department. Mr.. Armour came to
Princeton from Chicago four years
ago.
Hon. Charles L. Caldwell Of Parkers-
burg, w. Va, announces his Intention
of entering the light for the Republic
an caucus nomination for United
States senator from West Virginia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
CONVENE THE cORTEs.
SaEnsta Will Then mmcilintely De
mand Ratification of the Treaty.

SaRnsta Will Then immediately De.
mand Ratification of the Treaty.
Madrid, Jan. 15.-Senor Sagasta, the
premier, will convene the cortes for
Jan. 25 or 80 and will Immediately de-
mand q ratification of the peace treaty.
The debate, it is expected, will last a
week. The Spanish government has
reminded Washington Of the under
taking on the part Of the peace COM
missioners of the release Of Spanish
prisoners in the hands Of the Fllipinos,
and asks for a prompt reply. The
newspapers allege that the Americans
have requested the Spanish govern
ment not withdraw the Spanish troops
from Mindano, the southermost Of the
group, before the Americans arrive
there so as to prevent the insurrection
breaking out.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
LAwLEss STUDENTS.
Try to Break Up a Play and Are Ar
rested.

Try to Break Up Play and Are Ar
rested.
Madison. Wis. Jan. ia crowd OF
nearly 1000 students of the University
Of Wisconsin attempted to break up
the play Era Diavolo," given by the
Deshon du Vries Opera company at
the Fuller opera house, and in conse-
quence five were locked up in the po-
lice station. The officers attempted to
arrest number in the opera house,
but these were rescued by their fellows
after fierce struggle. The opera
house was crowded at the time and
many women We're severely handled in
attempting to escape from the bucking.
After the play the students gathered in
the street and threatened all manner
Of violence. They refused to disperse
at the command of the chief of police
and five We're arrested.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
CALL ON WILDMAN.

Filipinos Claim Money From the
American Consul.
Hongkong, Jan. 15-Federo Sandico,
Vito, Bilartino, Arcadia, Del Rozario,
Galiaino and Apacible, members Of the
Filipino junta, claim the return Of
$4,000 (Mexican) deposited with Unit
ed States Consul Wildman in this city
June last, and also the costs of their
suit. There are no particulars, but the
Filipinos allege the money was hand
ed to Consul Wildman for safe custody
when arrangements We're made to CO.
operate with the Americans in the
Philippines.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
BRITISH GALES.

London Practically Cut OFF From
Communication With the World.
London, JAN 15.-This city has been
practically isolated all day long. No
news messages have been received
from the continent for several hours.
and communication with all parts Of
this province is seriously interrupted.
There have been wrecks Of minor i'm
pOrtance, and several lives have been
lost around the coast. The gale gen
orally has subsidized, but another is ap-
preaching the Irish coast.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
RAIN FELL IN TORRENTS.
Much Damage Caused by Floods at
TeNArkAnA. Ark.

Much Damage Caused by Floods at
Texarkana, Ark
Texarkana, Ark, Jan. 15.-Fcr three
days rain has fallen every hour in this
vicinity. Yesterday the water fell in
torrents and the streets and sidewalks
aud ether property suffered great
damage. Between the city proper and
the College Hill suburb vast stream
formed, stopping all traffic. Further
down several families had to be res
cued from the low lands in boats. The
large dam at Ghics Park was de-
stroyed A washcut OH the Pittsburg
& Gulf railroad has checked traffic on
that line. At some places furniture
was washed out of houses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
WILL IGNORE 1T.
Gen. Miles Comment on the Eagan
BillinESuate

1eh Mics comment on the GAEan
Btllingsgate.
Chicago, Jan. ia special to the
Tribune from Washington says: When
Gen. Miles was seen in regard to Gen.
Eagan's statement before the war in
vestigating commission. he said: 81
shall pay no attention to man who
seems to forget that he wears the uni
form Of the United States army, and
this dignity should carry with it the
instincts of gentleman. If the secre-
tary of war chooses to take cognizance
of Gen. EagaE's language, well and
good. l certainly shall not do so.''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Hardwood Men Interested.

Marshfield, Wis, Jan. 15.-The Wis
consin Hardwood association held it's
annual meeting in this city. Consid-
cradle interest was exhibited on ac-
count of the prospect Of taking off the
50 a thousand tax on lumber from
Canada.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Worthy Object.

Winona, Mimi, Jan. 15.-The ladies
of this city have formed an associa-
ton which has for it's object the pre-
vention Of further muhlation of Sugar
Loaf mountain. For mercenary greed
the rock had been quarried and much
reduced in beauty and height and the
ladies propose to stop it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
SANITATION DELAYED.
Evil Results of Subdivision of Au-
thOrity In Havana.

EVIL Results of Subdivision OF Au.
thority In Havana.
Havana, JAN 15.-Subdivision Of au-
thority continues to cause delays in
putting Havana in first-class sanitary
condition. The first thing Col. Bliss
found on taking possession of the GUS
toms house was that the plans for its
sanitation were not carried out be-
cause not in accordance with the
wishes Of Col. Black, who is acting
under the immediate personal direc-
ton of Gen. Ludlow. Col. Bliss under
Four new cases of smallpox devel-
oped in camp to-day and several 9TH
ers are thought to have the disease.
All these cases are in the One-hundred-
and-sixty-tirst Indiana regiment, and
more are feared. French virus which
which was promised has not arrived.
The men iii had all been vaccinated,
but with stale virus, which proved
worthless.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Minnesota Orators Defeated.

Chicago. Jan. 15.-The University Of
Chicago defeated the University of
Minnesota in the semi-fnal of Central
League debate. The question debated
was: Resolved. That an amendment
to the constitution should be secured
whereby the United States senators
shall be elected by the people"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Check WINS Ferred.

Winona, Mimi, Jan. Is. = A smooth
game was this morning worked on j..
L. L. Deilke by a stranger, claiming to
be Carl Schmidt of st. Paul. He said
he was brother-in-law to the merchant
adjoining and Oh the strength OF this
Deilke cashed q check for $50. 1t
proved to be a forgery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
FAyORITE DIVERSION.
South American Rebels Fight and
Fight and Fight.

Panama, Jan. 10. - Dispatches from
the Herald's correspondent at Guaya
quill state that the insurgents. headed
by the clerical party which is striving
to overthrow the Alfaro administra-
ton, are making Roadway. The rebel
force which invaded Ecuador's terri
tory from the Colombian frontier has
made such progress that last night it
reached the gates of Quito, the capital,
but did not attempt an attack. Heavy
fighting is momentarily expected in the
provinces. In the south near the Pc
ruvian frontier, the rebels have just re-
ceived a check. President Alfaro is di-
recting operations from Guayaquil.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
After n Thief,

Winona. Mimi, Jan. 15.-Marshal w.
Collier. Thomas Heating and William
Wolf of kellogg, Mimi, are in the city
looking for man who stole $40 in
cash and $50 in gold nuggets from Mr..
Heating. They did not find him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
RETURNED TO
GEN. EAGAN.
WAR COMMISSION DON'T LIKE HIS
TESTIMONY.

He IL Given the Privilege of Resub-
uniting His Testimony If He
The President and His Cabinet
Give the Controversy Consider
able -Attention-The War Commits
sion Did Not Indicate That the
Testimony Would Be Revised,
Even if the Objectionable Ian
gunGe Was Excised.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Cleared Up HI. shortaue.

Charleston W. Va, Jan. Is. = En-
Secretary W. E. Chiffon has paid to
the attorney general about $1,000. bal
ance due to the state on his shortage
of over 500, OOO
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Flourinr Miu Consumed.

Clara City, Mimi, Jan. is. = The
Touring mill at this point was burned.
Insured for about half its value. The
Northwestern Elevator company has
force rebuilding it's elevator which was
burned three weeks ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
r-~s4iua,ion Seen t, Close

SHv1ENtTUN SC5N Nv C1OSe.
Washington. Jan. 15.-The war in
vesrlgarlng commission will probably
close the taking of testimony. save
that of Surgeon Daily, who is i'll, by the
latter part of next week, and its re-
port is expected to be finished by the
last OF this month CT early in Febru-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Creamery Burned. .

Clerlnont. Iowa, Jan. To- The C4er-
mont Valley Creamery company.ss
branch skilnniing STATEN at Gnnder:
burned to the ground. The pr0pe1ty
was valued at 900 and was incurred
fer 81 600. It will be rebuilt
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
EARLY In the Field.

Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. Is. AT =
meeting here yesterday local business
men resolved to go after the Republic
an state convention next June AZ
committee was appointed to meet the
central committee at Des Moines.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
ORDERED TO CUBA.

Gen. Breckenridge to Make an Elk
tended Trip of Inspection.
Washington, Jan. Is. = Gen. Breck.
inridge has been given orders to pro-
coed without delay to Cuba and Porto
Rico on an inspection trip of several
months. He was directed to report to
Mai. Gen. Brooke and to Adjt. Gen.
COrbin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Telephone Sold.

Madison, S. D., Jan. Is. = Messrs.
Larkin & Coffey. owners Of the local
telephone exchange, have sold the sys-
TEN to Acksett & Gray Of Harmony.
Mimi. The system will be improved
and extended.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
steamer Overdue.

Boston, Jan. Is. No tidings came
from the fleet of overdue steamers.
and as the time passes other vessels
are constantly added to the list There
are thirteen transatlantic liners due
or overdue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Robbed while at a Funeral

Yankton, S. D., Jan. 15.-While the
widow of the late William Herran was
attending the burial of her husband
the dwelling was broken into and $3.50
in bills taken from the dresser drawer.
Suspicion has centered on q character
of that part of the city and the matter
is being investigated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Cola Brick story.

Rat Portage, Ont, Jan. ia gold
brick. estimated to be worth $4,000
to $4,000, has Just reached here from
the Mikado mine. Several gold bricks
have been shipped from here during
the past week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
The Pen for Life.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Jan. 15.-The jury
in the Darlington murder case brought
in a verdict of guilty and fixed the
punishment at life imprisonment. In
the former trial the death penalty was
imDosed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Rear-End coll,.,on

Chicago, Jan. l5.-In the mist and
darkness a South side elevated train
going at full speed crashed into the
rear end of another train at Sixty-third
and Madison. Only two Of the dozens
Of passengers We're injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
rineer. sho. or.

Waverly, Iowa, Jam 15. While
climbing into a wagon Lutte Leitha,
who had been rabbit hunting, shot
three of the fingers from his right
hand, his gun discharging with his
hand on she muzzle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
HAD n stormy Paxsnre.

st. Johns, N. T.. Jan. 15.--The Ham,
burg American line steamer Bulgaria,
with part general cargo and 224pas-
sengers for New York, has arrived
here for coal after very stormy pass
age.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
Hotel Fire victim. Dead.

LIE Sueur MIMI, Jan. 10. = William
German, who was found unconscious
in one of the rooms after the LIE Sueur
house fire, has died from the effects
of inhaling the smoke.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
SITUATION
IS [. CRITICAL I: 4 /
BUT GEN. OTIS HAS MATTERS WE'LL
IN HAND,

10 Such Certainty OF Trouble at Ma
Mia as Many Believe-Rebels Com
centrated ON the Outskirts of the
Town and Their Leaders Have In
structed Them to Act Only ON the
Defensive - An Accident Might
Precipftate TrOuble-A Call to
Arms In Consequence of q False
Alarm Restores Confidence in
Americana.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
struck Dead.

Canton, s. D., Jan. Is. A passen-
ger train instantly killed Arne Pau
lson a prominent farmer Of Lincoln
county. z
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-01-19
APPOINTMENTS BY GOV. LIND.
Sent to the Senate and ImmediateI
firm IL

ScHt TO t1ic 5eHute u1fu IMmeuIHteIy
Confirmed.
st. Paul, Jan. Is. = Gov. Lind sent
the following nominations to the SEN
ate: J. J. Heinrichs Of Minneapolis,
for state oil inspector; F. w. johnson
of New Ulm, as state librarian; Geo.
H. Goodrich of Anoka, as a member
of the state board of pharmacy. The
nominations were at once confirmed