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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

London, June 90. = Gen. Sir Leslie
Rumble had a sharp artillery and rifle
skirmish near Senekal Friday with a
large force of eLtrenched Beers. He
declined to attack them. This is the
only fighting reported. The Boer out
posts northeast Of Pretoria are busy.
The telegraph wires between Stander-
ton and Newcastle were cut Sunday
and Sir Redvers Butler had to report
by Telegraph.
Dewet and Botha Make Compact
Ccmmandant Dewet with 5000 men
and three guns is moving northeast in
the Orange River Colony. 1t is under
stood that he and Commandant Gen
eral Botha entered into compact that
neither would surrender so long as the
other was in the field. Twelve thou,
sand rifles all told have been surren-
dered to the British. President Kru-
ger is still at Machadodorp. The ex-
posures regarding the hospitals in
South Africa have
Made Great Sensation
in England. They began with three
columns of restrained language in the
Times yesterday from w. A. Burdette-
Coutts, Conservative member Of parlia-
ment for Westminster. His disclosures
have been widely reproduced and they
are supplemented this morning with
denGncsatory kilograms and interviews
from survivors and army medical men.
The archbishop of Cape Town, in an
address before the Society Of Good
Hope in the Cape government house
Monday expressed great dissatisfac-
ton at the way in which the sick and
wounded were treated. He declared
that the warm clothing that was alb
solutely necessary was freely offered,
but was rarely, if ever. distributed by
the army doctors, that the sick
Slept Upon the Bare Ground,
and that, even in Cape Town the way
in which the hospitals were misman-
aged made ones blood boil. Mrs. Han
bury Williams, wife of Maj. John Han
bury Williams, Sir Alfred Miners mil
itary secretary, told the meeting that
If the visiting delegations had reported
the acknowledgement the doors would
have been shut in their faces. A news
agency dispatch from Cape Town says:
Certain disclosures point to malfeas-
ance in the arrangements for the sick
and wounded" The Daily Express
refers to the "springless,
Out-of-Date Ambulnnces'
of the British, and contends that Boer
ambulahces are VIGOROUSLY superior.
Princess Christian publicly asks for
volunteer nurses. The Cape Town
correspondent Of the Daily Telegraph
says that Lord Roberts will reply
fully to the charges of Mr.. Burdette-
Coutts. Frederick Trieves, consulting
surgeon to the London hospital, who
was recently at the front, says the
charges come to him as an absolute
shock. and are quite incredible. He
praises the medical department.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

Photographic observations of the re-
cent total eclipse of the SUN will GER
tainly prove far more satisfactory and
valuable than any hitherto obtained
On no previous occasion has. the scien-
tific outfit for picture..mak been
anything like so complete, and the pub
LEGATION of prints from the negatives
secured by the Smithsonian institution
with the aid of it's gigantic camera,
set up at Wadesboro, N. c., in the
track of the moon's shadow, is awaited
with eagerness by astronomers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

How is this for bridal trip? asks
the Washington Evening Star. A
young couple went to Flagstaff. Ariz,
bought a couple of big wagons and
teams of mules, hired couple of
teamsters and good cook and start
ed south for Phoenix. The principal
wagon was rooted with canvas and
the trip is described as ideal. No flies
Or mosquitoes, good hunting, and the
light of love- combining with that
from moon and stars. Upon arrival at
Phoenix the wagons were sold at an
advance, and the couple proceeded by
rail to Los Angeles in search of new
adventures They may return via
Japan and India.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

Reports from the far northwest
show that there may be some sur
prises in the cleanup in the various
mining camps. The Klondike is sure
to yield many more millions than last
season, because of the labor saving
machinery, such as devices for rapid
thawing of the frozen earth and for
bringing the earth to the surface. At
Atlin. it is asserted on good authority,
the bench claims will yield from 81
to $12 cubic yard, and the Spruce
Creek bench claims will produce $751;
100000 Most of the owners of claims
On Spruce and other creeks have put
in hydraulic machinery and in this
way they have worked large amount
Of ground.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

An official report from Rome shows
us how the citizens of the various
countries compare with each other in
the matter of letter-writing. England
leads the van, with fifty-nine missives
per head per annum; Switzerland fol-
lows with forty-one. Then come Ger
many with thirty-three, Denmark with
thirty-one, Austria with twentyseven,
Holland with twenty-three, Belgium
with twenty-one, and France with
nineteen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
Proposed acquisitiok,of,the fine stee,

Proposed acquisition tofethe fine steel
floating dry dock now lying in the
harbor of Havana, Cuba. will give the
navy department an opportunity of
settling definitely the point of interest
to ali navy people: the question eof a
repairing station outside the United
States Ola capacity equal to the needs
sof the service, y is5not known where.
me government intends making the
itxtalla lion ,,of. this dock. but 1t Is be-
lieved that i. will be retained In Its
present position and repaired for
actual employment With our feet in
Cuban waters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
WILL CALL ON BRYAN.
Sulxcr, Croker and Murphy Will Go
to Lincoln.

sulzcr, Croker and Murphy Will Go
to Lincoln.
Kansas City, June Congressman
William Sulzer, who is being doomed
for vice president on the Democratic
ticket, and. Richard Croker and ex-
Senator Edward Murphy of New York
will have conference at Lincoln,
Neb., with w. j. Bryan before they
come to Kansas City to attend the ma
tional convention. Sterling Price Of
Texas, who has opened headquarters
here for Mr.. Sulzer, yesterday received
telegram from that gentleman saying
he had left New York for Lincoln.
Another telegram says Messrs. Croker
and Murphy will be in the Nebraska
capital Friday night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
SEVERAL INJURED.
Explosion of Dust Box in, starch

Explosion of a Dust Box in, a Starch
Factory.
KanEakee, ILL.,, June 29.-The explo-
sion Of a dust box in the factory OF
the Standard Starch company yester-
day injured six girls and boy in the
packing department. Victoria Peppin
was badly burned about the back and
inhaled flames. Her death is feared.
Lucy Popping. Bertha Greenwood,
Agnes Jones, Blanche Prince and Rose
Cogswell were slightly burned about
the face and hands. Charles Swan
son, q boy, was blown fro ma second
story window, escaping with few
bruises. A spark generated in the dust
box caused the explosion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
PRACTICE AND PRECEp,r
Seth Low of Columbia
University Believes in Eight Hour

President Seth Low of Columbia
University Believes in Eight Hour
Law.
New York, June 30.-In looking over
the accounts of Columbia university
few days ago Seth Low, the president,
discovered that twenty-four men en-
ployad in the boiler rooms and electri-
cal departments were working in
twelve-hour shifts. He gave orders at
once to put the Dlen on eight-hour
shifts, without reducing their pay. and
to employ one third more men. 81 am
a firm, believer in the eight-hour day."
President Low said, land 1 know of no
better way than to put ones profession
into practice where one has the pow
err"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
Overworl. and Insanity.

Baraboo, Wis. June 2S.-J. B. Pow
ers has been adjudged insane and
taken to the Mendoza asylum for
treatment. He was an agent for the
Elgin Creamery and was engaged in
establishing creameries for them. 1t
is said that overwork from desire
to please his employers caused his de-
rangenent,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
TeaI,,.ter killed,

st. Paul June 28.-John Sauber, a
teamster. was accidentally killed yes
terday afternoon. He fell from a load
Of hay, striking upon the top of his
head and fracturing his skull. He died
within two minutes after the accident.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
CAUSED GREA TDAMAGE.
Cloud Burst Responsible for n Flood
Near WinOMa.

Near WinOna.
Winora, Mimi, June 2S.-A cloud
burst in Pleasant Valley last evening
caused sudden and unprecedented
rising of the Sugar Loaf mill pond.
Before the gates could be opened the
water was flowing over the top of
them and few minutes later the
gates went out. The rush of water
also carried away considerable of the
embankment and caused great dam
age to the Winona Western tracks.
Many acres of farm lands We're mum
dated A food was also experienced
by farmers along the Gilmore Valley
road from the same cause, the water
being much higher than during the
flood Of year ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
Low WATER STOPS MILLS.

Fall of mississippi and Small
Streams Creates Log Famine.
La Crosse, Wis, June 2S-Naviga-
ton is impaired to such an extent
that all the sawmills of the city have
been forced to cease operations owing
to scarcity of logs. The log famine is
due to low water, for logs cannot be
gotten out of the small streams into
the river. Coleman's big mill shut
down yesterday, throwing 300 men
out of work, With no prospect Of start
ing again.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
blown FRoM TRAIN.
scwsboy Caught by Wind While Co.

Ncwsboy Caught by Wind While Co
Ing From One Cor to Another.
Burlington. Iowa, June 30. = In a
terrific wlndstorm south OF here Will
lam Nugent, newsboy, was blown
from the train. He was passing from
the smoker TO the chair car and the
wind lifted him bodily from the plat
form. The train was running thirty
miles an hour, and Nugent was picked
up unconscious and taken to Keokuk.
His injuries ane not thought to be serl-
spk ay~s, IS b,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
Find Copper Near Helenn's Limits.

Helena, Mont. June 2S-Holbrook
& Huffaker, after prospecting on Il
"lead" Just outside the western city
limits of Helena for three months,
have encountered at a depth of forty
feet copper vein. samples of which
run rs high as 30 per cent i'll that
metal. A contract has been let to sink
the shaft a greater depth to determine
the exact width and richness of the
vein. Experts say the outlook is most
promising.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

A report on the bubonic plague has
been issued by the government OF
Bombay. which states that the OBJ
seryations of the medical staff go to
show that 20 per cent of the seizures
terminate fatally; also that bacteri-
ology, so far, has not resulted in the
discovery of any cure for the disease
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
NEW rELErnoSE HEADauARTEas

Northwestern Company Prepares It's
Plans for "a Building nj Fargo.
The plans for the Northwestern Tel.
ephone building in Fargo have been
completed. The structure will he built
on lots recently purchased on the cor.
ner Of First avenue and Fifth street
North. 1t will be a substantial build
Ing 50x75 feet, two stories high. with
basement. AZ soon ms the new place
Is ready for occupancy the company
Will begin to put It's wires under.
ground
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

A mass meeting was hald at May
Great Northern traj" vi Leeds laa
into a horse and carriage. the buggy
containing Mrs. Urness and three chill
dren. The horse was killed and the
skull OF the smallest child was so frac-
tured it is feared it will not survive,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
staple. to Have waterworks.

Staples, Mimi, June 2S.-A special
election yesterday for the purpose OF
voting bonds to the extent of $4,000,
for a system of waterworks was car
ried by a majority of q votes. A
special meeting was held in Staples
township and 1900 voted for the i'm
provement of roads and bridges.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

store and Dwelling Burned.
Madelia, MINI, June 90. - John,
D0dge's store and dwelling at Gro
gan, near here, were burned last night.
tQss x1.000. -.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
House. struck by l.,xI,tn,nr.

In Crosse, Wis.,. June 28.-.A severe
storm passed over this city last even
Ing. The German Lutheran church on
the North side was struck by light
ming. Loss. $1,000; fully insured. Tho
Aouse Of Frank Koegel was struck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
LONE RoBBER HOLDS UP TRAIN.
Pullman Passengers Yield hut 800
Bold Had Man Escaped.

Lincoln, Neb., June 30. = The Pull.
man passengers on the st. Louis Port.
lend express on the Burlington were,
held up by masked robber near
Bradshaw. The robber secured about
800, pulled the cord, jumped from the
train and escaped. An armed posse
with bIoodhounds left here at 4 o'clock
on special train to hunt down the
robber. 1t Is thought that passenger
in the chair car who was missed after
~ train stopped. SO THO work ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
street Car strikes Him.

st. Paul, June 28.-William Johnson
of Alton. near Saltwater, farmer,
was probably fatally injured in a
street car accident at Sixth street
and Maria avenue. 1t is said that the
injured man is in precarious con
dition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
GOOD TRIAL TRIP.
inspection Board Grntihed With the
kentucky's Performances.

kentucky's Performance.
Washington. June so. - The inspec-
ton board, headed by Rear Admiral
Rodgers. which accompanied the new
battleskip Kentucky on her final ac-
ceptance trial, has returned to Wash
ington and reports the results Of the
trial as very satisfactory, and equal in
every respect to that of her sister ship,
the kearsarge. The double turrets
performed splend;dly The Kentucky
will 60 into dry dock at the New York
yards for some last finishing touches
of paint.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
TAwNEY RENoMNATED..
He Has No Opposition in the Firs
District.

Dodge Center, Mimi. June 2S-Con-
gresham James A. Tawney was re-
nominated by reclamation at the Re-
publican district convention yesterday
afternoon No other name was heard
and no vote was cast in opposition.
The convention was the best attended
ever held in the district. Nearly all
the counties had complete representa-
ton and many visitors We're in at
tendance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
SLEPT on THE TRACK.

DE
other Slightly Injured.
ClcGuet, Mimi, June 2S.-Sam Wynn
and a man named Pattneuh We're
struck by an ore train on the Eastern
Minnesota railroad near Stoney brook.
Wynn was badly mangled and died at
the McKinnon house here shortly af.
ter the accident. Pattneud escaped
with slight injuries. The men lay on
a pile of cinders between the rails,
and evidently went to sleep.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
DROPPED DEAD DURING PRAYER.
Camp Meeting Exciteme emit Attended
With Fatal Results.

With Fatal Results.
WATERFOWL. Wis, June %. Frank
Kassten, while in the midst Of a
prayer at the German Methodist camp
meeting. dropped dead. He had been
in attendance at all the services and
had become very excited. At last he
arose and announced that he would
deliver 4 prayer He had spoken but
a few words when he reeled and fell.
One of the elders rushed to the spot
and found that Kassten's heart had
stopped beating.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
Sc YMOUR ,.'REL|EvED.
CHINESE FORCES DRIVEN OFF
AFTER A BRISK FIGHT.

Party Found the Admiral
Surrounded by Immense Masses
of Chinese-They Had Made q
Brilliant Resistance, Never Fail
ing in Courage for Fifteen Days
of Continuous FightinE-Fnte of
the FOREIGN Ministers still II Mys-
tery-American Marines Do Good
Work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05

Chicago, June 30.-The Prohibition
national convention adjourned sine die
yesterday after having placed in NOM
ination for president j. G. Woolley OF
Illinois and for vice president Henry
b. Metcalf of Rhode Island. The NOM
nations in each instance were made
on the first ballot. Only two candl-
dates for the presidential nomination
We're balloted for, Mr.. Woolley and
Rev. Silas C. Swallow of Pennsylvania,
Hale johnson of Illinois withdrawing
his name at the last moment and
throwing his strength to Mr.. Woolley.
This undoubtedly had a great effect on
the result, as the convention earlier in
the day had been nearly stampeded for
Swallow by an eloquent speech OF Ho-
mer l.. Castle of Pittsburg. and had
the friends of the Pennsylvania clergy
man
Forced a Ballot
at that time the result might have
been different. For vice president
three candidates We're balloted for, H.
B. Metcalf, Thomas r. Caskardon of
West Virginia and Rev. Z. l.. Eaton Of
Iowa, Mr.. Metcalf receiving an over
whelming majority of the votes cast.
immediately after the announce OF
the result of the ballot for the presl-
Dental nomination DR.. Swallow was
proposed as the vice-presidential NOM
inee. The convention went wild over
the suggestion, but DR.. Swallow, after
a hurried conference with the Pennsyl-
vania delegation. refused to accept the
nomination. During the session
Chairman Stewart. of the national
committee, called for contributions for
the campaign. and over $1,000 was
realized in few minutes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
BRITISH LAWYER BANKRUPT.

His Liabilities Placed mt Over n MIL
lion Dollars.
London, June 29.-In the bankruptcy
court a receiving order was made
against Benjamin Greenlake, n lawyer,
with liabilities Of between foOO,O0,
and f3O0, Goo
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
RUMBLE in A FIGHT
SHARP sKIRM1sH WITH LARGE
FORCE OF 1NTRENcHED BoERs.

Declined to Attack Them
Boer Outposts Northeast Of Pre-
toria Are Busy-Dewet and Botha.
Make Compact That Neither
Will Surrender as Long as the,
Other Is in the Field-Exposures
Regarding Hospitals In South
Africa Have Made q Great sensa-
ton in England.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
Hotte.t of the Sea.on

HOffeHt OF the SeaAOn.
Sioux City, Iowa, June 28.-Yester-
day was the hottest of the season-96
degrees. Several prostrations were re-
ported.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-07-05
W0OLLEY is NAMED.
CANDIDATE FOR
PRESIDENT

Henry b. Metcalf of Rhode Island
Gets Second Place ON the Ticket
Nomination in Each Instance
Was Made ON the First Ballot
Convention Was Nearly SIAM
peiled for Swallow, but JOhnsOh's
and His Nomination Was Then
Assured.
Evening journal., 1900-06-22
TROUT FISHING n
AT BOWERS
Fish Bite Freely, Considering
the Fact That Ithe
Season is Early

Bowers Beach, June ei.-T IA. Long
fellow, E. S. Tupin, l.. Satterheld OF
Greensboro, Md. Albert Warren, of Eel
ton; Henry A. Young. of Philadelphia.
Cherries Terry of Camden; S. F. Min
ner and George Walman, of FELTON,.
have been spending a few days here.
Trout fish are caught in small guam
titles at this place daily. Some OF the
largo seines have been laid aside while
smaller ones have taken their places.
The catch of the present week has been
over the general average of the past
three weeks
A number of fine trout were caught
with hook and line the present week
Those who indulgcd in the sport claim
that they bite freely considering the
earliness of the season.
Hundreds of CLAIMS are caught daily
and are fine in quality and delicious in
taste, and are sold rapidly at fair
prices.
Many OF the cottages along the shore
are now being repaintcd and put In
order Tor the occupants who Will talxe
possession the latter part of the present
month.
Hotel Hubbard which has been put
in first-class order this month. opened
for the season on Monday last under
the management of Col. l.. 10. Johnson
who has shown to the number of guests
now present. as well as the public. that
he rs the right man I'm the right place.
Hotel Hubbard is situated ON the west
end of the main avenue on the beauu-
lni banks oi Murdcrhll river
Evening journal., 1900-06-22
CONCERT WAS
A GREAT SUCCESS
Camden Preacher Will Talk
From a Strange Text
on Sunday Next

Camden. June 21.-The concert in
Sardes Hall. under the supervision of
Miss Lizzie Lord was a great success.
The participants were pupils OF Miss
Lord, and the selections were all we'll
rendered especially the negro sketch of
Miss May Draper and the vocal solos
by Misses Bessie Richards and Mary
Green. the duet sung by Misses Lizzie
Carrow and Bessie Richards. and the
vocal trio rendered by Misses Laura
Postles, Bertha Mcbride and Estelle
Conwell. The instrumental solo by
6-year-Old Kathleen Lord and the
piano trio by Misses Bertha Mcbride
Laura Postles and Bertha Dunn were
special features.
The M. e. Sunday school is now held
on Sabbath morning instead Of the
afternoon.
Julian l.. Cooper. OF Philadelphia, has
been visiting his parents.
Mrs. w. c. Il. Waller is spending
the week in Wilmington and Philadel-
phia.
A. NJ. DAILY and family Of.
Dover, and Charles Scott of East New
Market, Md. have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. George M. Scott.
Mrs. Samuel Sarde is In Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walraven and
Mrs. Horace Evans, are In Whining
ton this week.
Charles Terry is having a eottagoI
erected at Bowers Beach.
Tho employees OF Stetson g. Ellison's
factory are on vacation this week.
Edward Knoll Is having his house
painted
Miss Mamie Cowgirl is in Whining
ton.
W. r. postles and daughter. Laura,
are visiting In Wilmington, and Mrs.
Postles Is visiting In Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Conner. of
Philadelphia have been visiting here.
Harry lester OF Philadelphia, has
been visiting in Philadelphia.
William Richards and William Elli-
son We're In Philadelphia this week.
Ezekiel Hum, of Philadelphia, spent
Sunday here.
Richard Fisher, Of Philadelphia. spent
Sunday here.
Miss Clara Cats and James Cats.
Jr.. are in Wilmington this week
Amos p Hinsley has returned from
a business trip in Philadelphia.
S. w. Hammond and family have
been in Philadelphia on a visit
Ida, the wife of John Quillen, Of
near Henderson. Md, died suddenly on
Sunday afternoon. James Ouillen and
family. Of Camden. attended the fu-
neral yesterday
The first quarterly conference Of
Camden NJ. p. Church win be held in
the M. E church June %. al 10 q. m.
Presiding Elder c.. S. Baker win preach
at 1890 a. m. next Sunday morning,
On account Of stormy weather last
Sunday Rev L. w. Iayield did not
preach from the following text: "Woe
TO the women who sew pillows to all
arm holes But he win on next Sun
day night.