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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

RED RIVER IMPROVEMENT.
Convention at Grand Forks Slater

Convention at Grand Forks States
It's Claims in Whereases.
The tri-state drainage convention adj
journed at Grand Forks after holding
three sessions. The work done may
be summarized in the following resO-
buttons adopted by the convention:
"Whereas. There is resident in the
Valley of the Red River of the North
and it's tributaries. 500, 900 people; and
whereas. there are 20.OO0,OOO acres of
farm lands within the valleys of the
Red River of the North and it tribu-
taries: and whereas. the assessed val
uation of all property within the val
leys of the Red River of the North is
approximately $500. O0O, 600; and where
as. all this property is subject to DAM
age and loss from overflow during sea-
sons of high water in said valleys, and
the lives of the residents endangered,
thereby from the fevers that follow;
and whereas. since the settlement and.
Improvement of the country the said
rivers have, within the past twenty
years become almost unnavigable dur
ing the dry seasons of the year; and
whereas, the loss from damage by
overflow has, during some years i'm
n1ediately past been equal to the sum
of 100000; and whereas, the opening
up of the country to agriculture has
destroyed navigation to 700 miles OF
river; and whereas, by the eXpendi-
ture of about $1.OOOO0O. a system OF
DAMS locks and reservoirs can he built
which will prevent said overflow and
open up the 700 miles of river to navi-
CATION; and whereas, said improve
ment will give security to 100000 resi-
dents in said valleys and encourage
immikration thereto and place said
residents unQn navigable inland wa"
terway; and whereas, said section to
be benefited is capable of maintaining
a population of 100000 people en-
gagged in agriculture, with II assessed
valuation of $1,000, 100000; and where
as. at the time of the sale by the gov
eminent of said lands said river fur
nished the navigation sought by this
system to be accomplished; and
whereas. the condition is the conse-
quence following the occupation and
improvement of said lands in said val
leyS; therefore. be it
"Resolved. BY 1867 delegates in con-
yention assembled at Grand Forks, on
the 10th Of May. 1900, representing 129
cues ANU tOWuS anu -iO lON uStllpS III
said valleys. that the general govern
ment should make an appropriation OF
the sum necessary to so improve the
Red River of the North and it's tribu-
taries as to prevent overfows in the
future and improve the navigability
there Of
In the evening an address was deliv-
cred by Congressman Spalding, and
the following, executive committee was
appointed to have charge of future
work: Lcdru. Gdthrie, Grand Forks;
Johnson, Fargo; Cashel, Grafton; Ry-
der. East Grand Forks; Edwards,
Fargo; Winship, Grand Forks; Kelley,
White Rock.
The Minnesota delegates met and
agreed to hold another convention in
Crookston on June 10, to further inter-
est Minnesota people in the matter.
1t was determined to keep UP the agi-
tation until the desired improvements
are made.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
THE GOAT WAS LOADED.
Secret Society Sued for damages
Resulting From Horse Play.

Secret Society Sued for manages
Resulting From Horse Play.
Clinton. Iowa. May 13.-Dr. w. G.
Sensibaugh of Port Byron, ILL.,, has
brought suit against the Fraternal
TribuGes. a fraternal insurance So
ciety with large membership in ILL.,
inois and Iowa, for $4,000 damages.
While being initiated into the myster-
les of the Fraternal Tribunes at Port
Byron the doctor came in contact
with live wires from a battery ope-
rated by some of the members and re-
ceived such a shock that for Il num-
Der of days his life was despaired of.
He rallied and was able to be out, al
though his right side was practically
useless. He suffered relapse and
it was again thought that he could
not recover. But he got better and
has been able to practice his profess
sion. but the right side has never re-
covered and the doctor thinks the in
jury permanent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

Not the least alarming phase of the
situation in South Africa is the fact
that the black natives out-number the
whites in the proportion of twelve to
one. In the case of prolonged con-
fict between the Beers and the Eng
lish the attitude of the natives is al
together uncertain. In Cape Colony
there are 100000 white residents and
four times that number of blacks. The
white population of the Transvaal is
estimated at 100000, as compared with
$4,000 natives. In Natal the total
number Of whites is not more than
10000, while the blacks number $780,
eco. In the Orange Free States the
blacks outnumber the whites in the
proportion of nearly three to one. In
Rhodesia there are 100000 natives
and a white population which rela-
lively amounts to nothing. In British
Central Africa $4,000 blacks are op-
posed to tiny band of not more than
500 English soldiers. In fact, all
through South Africa the negro prob
lem is likely to grow in importance
during the continuance of hostilities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
RAIN is NEEDED.

The government crop report gives
The following summary of conditions:
The past week has not been favor
able one for vegetation. The rains Of
the preceding week were followed by
dry weather. with heavy frosts, and,
in the western portion of the state,
high winds. Roth have done some
damage, the most of which, however,
comes from the latter source. but small
damage from frost being reported.
Most of the small grain is now sown,
except flax, the seeding of which will
not be general until the middle of the
month. All early-sown grain is up,
but reports as to its condition are rath-
err conflicting. Rain IS badly neet:ed in
all parts of the state. and late-sown
grain will not gerninate until it comes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

London. May 13.-A British column
5000 strong has arrived at Nryburg,
100 miles from Mafeking. 1t reached
there Thursday. and though har-
raised by the Beers, is pushing swift
ly forward. Fifty miles south of
Vrybrrg, at Taungs, it Gen. Hunters
main body. moving slowly and con-
tending with considerable forces. The
who are going without wheeled trans
port and at a rate that may possibly
bring them to Mafeking on Monday
or Tuesday next.
Lord Roberts narrative closes with
Thursday evening. but he continued
his march yesterday toward kroon-
stad, twenty miles distant, and by
this time he must know whether the
Beers intend to fight. Mr.. Winston
Churchill says there We're only 1000
Beers who opposed the British at
Zand river. Another estimate is that
5000 Beers with six guns made a
rear guard action while many other
thousands with conveys retired with
out firing a shot. President Steyn
and council of the leaders Of sew
eral thousand Free Staters in the
I.adybrand and Ficksburg district de-
termined to submit to the men tie
question of
Continuing the War
or not at great open air meeting.
The fighting men decided to fight on.
Steyn. who appears to be in active
command, began to advance toward
the British and came into contact on
Thursday with Campbell's brigade
and Brabant's horse twenty miles
northeast of Thaba NChu. A smart
engagement ensued With no positive
success on either side except that
the Boer advance was stopped.
Gen. Rumble disposed 10000 infan-
try along a twen1y-mile front in such
a way as to bar Boer advance to-
ward Lord Roberts Communications.
With the exception Of Brabant's colon
ials. Gen. Rumble has no horsemen.
The cavalry are all With Lord Rob-
erts' advance.
According to a Pretoria telegram
Gen. Butler is moving from Eland-
slangte in the direction of Helpmakar
and the British vanguard engaged a
Boer patrol of Italians on Thursday.
Twelve Italians are reported as rout-
ing fifty British. The dispatch also
saws that British accommodating
parties have invaded the Transvaal
near Fourteen Streams. and that the
scouts on both sides met frequently,
With varying results.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
scot,cld Not n Candidate,

Madison Wis. May 13.-Gov. SEQ
field. who has been talked of consid'
erably as possible candidate for the
vice-rresidency. in an interview yes
terday not only safes that he is not q
candidate. but strongly favors Henry
G. Payne of Milwaukee. WisconSin's
representative on the Republican ma
tional committee. as the right man for
Mckinley's running mate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

While it would have been crafty
ing to many friends of Senator Quay,
to have him seated by the senate,
they have what satisfaction is to be
gained from the bare refusal of the
senate to seat him. The question in
volved in his case deserved an ex-
preston of the senate. and a more
decisive one would have been prefer
able. A difference of two votes is too
small to give emphasis such as ought
another.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
Hihernian Officers.

Ros,on. May 13.-The national con-
vention of the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians elected officers: John L.
Heating of Chicago. president. re-
elected: John E. Dolan. Syracuse. vice
president: John p. Bree. New Haven,
secretary: P. L. Moran. Washington.
treasurer: Z. ]. Slattery. state presi-
dent of Massachusetts division. who
was candidate for president. with.
drew before the election
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
BUTLER AGAIN CHAIRMAN.
P1pulist National Committee Com
pleteS Organization.

I1pulist National Committee COM
pletes Organization.
Sioux Falls, S. D., May 13. - The
PopuliSt national committee met yes
terday and organized by the election
of the following officers: Chairman,
Senator Marion Butler, North Caro-
lima; vice chairman, ]. H. Edmiston,
Nebraska: treasurer, w. d. Wash
burn. Massachusetts; secretary. ]. A.
Edgerton, Colorado. The new eXecu-
tive committee is as follows: Gen. j.
B. Weaver. Iowa; Senator William V.
Allen. Nebraska; J. w. Breidenthal,
Nebraska; Eugene Smith, Chicago: Il.
V. Way. Arizona: Il. Tracy, Texas;
Robert Schilling. Wisconsin,: Mai.
Bowler Minnesota; Dr. c. II. Taylor,
PENNSYLVANIA.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
THE MOB FLED.
Small Riots in Valencia. Spnin-TwO
Injured.

Madrid. May 13.-Yestertlay passed
off peacefully practically everywhere
throughout Spain despite the univer-
sal character of the anti-taXation agl-
tation The only noteworthy dis
turbance took place at Valencia where
rioting occurred and barricades were
erected in the streets from behind
Which the mob stoned the gendarmes.
On the latter endeavoring to dislodge
the rioters they We're received with
rife shots and two policemen We're in
jured. The gendarmes replied with
q fuSilade before which the mob fled.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
Rect Sugar Fnctorics.

Clear Lake. Iowa. May ID = At a
meeting Of the Cerro Gordo County
Beet Sugar company held last night
in the Cerro Gordo State bank c. H.
McNider of Mason City was elected
president The Object of the company
is to erect and operate beet sugar fac
tories in this county. 1t was decided
to raise twelve acres of beets this
wears as an experiment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
=. Leslie Arrested.

Flandreau. S. D.. May 13.-J. Leslie
Thompson of Madison, a gentleman of
more or less prominence in the state.
was arrested here on the charge Of
disposing of chattel mortgaged prop
erty. MI Thompson came to this
place yesterday morning with several
head of horses on his way to Mime
sofa. An attempt is being made to
settle the matter amicably.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
To Throw on British Yoke.

Accra. Gold Coast. May 13.-Serious
reports are current that the Ashantis
are determined to throw off the Brit
ish yoke. that they have secured the
cooperation of eight other tribes. and
that they are now able to raise $4,000
warriors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
,rontevidco.s Rural Free Delivery.

Montevideo. Mimi. May -. - The
first rural free mail delivery in this
part of the state will go into effect
from here next week. The route runs
east to the Black Oak creamery.
three and one-half miles and then
runs north to the Central creamery. Il
distance of ten miles. thence west
one mile. returning home via the
Benson road. A population of about
800 will be reached. Walter Cosgriff
is to be carrier
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
FOUND VALUABLE PEARL.
Wisconsin Man. While "CInmm ing
Digs Up Il $4,000 Jewel.

Digs Up n $4,000 Jewel.
Clinton. Iowa, May 13.-The largest
and most valuable pearl known to be
in existence was found recently by
John Haymon at LynXville, Wis. 1t
weighs 100 grains, and Raymond has
been offered $1,000 for it. but refuses
to part with the jewel which. he says,
is worth more money. Raymond was
an engineer on the Milwaukee road
for number Of Years. but for the
past twelve months has been digging
clans along the Mississippi river. He
says he will take the pearl. with sew
eral others of value which he has
found while "clamming" to the Paris
exposition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
Clark Not RexiEninE.

Washington. May Ex-senator Clark
Of Montana emphatically denied ru-
nor that he contemplated resigning.
He said: "At present l have no
thought of resigning. and. while l
cannot foresee what may happen i'll
the future. l do not now anticipate
anything will change my present in
II ntion -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
HOTEL IN RUINS.
Personal Effects of the BOarders Are
DESTROYED.

Grand Forks. n. D., May 13.--I. j..
Chevalier's hotel and sample room at
Ba1hgate burned last evening, togeth-
er With some outbuildings. No one
knows how the fire started, and it
burst out so suddenly and spread so
rapidly that nothing could be saved.
All the contents of the building We're
burned. including the personal effects
Of the bnarders. Loss. $4,000; insur-
ance about $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
NEARING MAfEKING
8RITlsH COLUMN IS NOW 100 MILES
DISTANT.

Though Harrassed by the Beers the
British Are Pushing Swiftly For
ward - Will Reach Mafeking by
Monday or Tuesday Lord Rob-
erts Continues His March to
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Steyn Sub
mits Question of Continuing the
War to the Men and They Vote to
Fight On Smart Engagement
Near Thaba N'Chu.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
BOY KILLED BY AIR.
Queer Joke Perpetrated in Cramps
ShfpXard Has FATAL Ending.

Philadelphia. May 13.-Christopher
Dannogan. aged thirteen years. en-
ployed at Cramps shipyard, died at
a hospital here from artificial in
t1ation of the in1estines." Christopher
told the attending physician that boys
at the shipyard had held him while
by others he was pumped full of air
by means of a tube connected with a
pneumatic drill having a pressure Of
ninety pounds. Arrests will doubt
less follow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
Street Fair for winona.

Winona. Mimi, May IL. The di.
rectors of the Street Fair association
have met with such financial encour-
agement that they have decided TO go
ahead with the enterprise. and have
appointed committees to take the
matter in charge. The fair will be
held on Sept. II. IL. 13 and IA.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
sappho a College PLAY.

Yankton. S. D.. May 10. = College
students under the direction of Miss
AFFORD staged the Greek play
"Sappho" in the college last evening.
Greek costumes. historically correct,
were used. and very superior enter
tainment was rendered. The classics
are given much attention at Yankton
college and the play was enthusiast
tically received.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

In Paris it has been customary for
cyclists to go to the nearest restau-
rant and to initiate their tires with the
help of carbonic acid apparatus, which
is used to give head to the beer, but
it is found that pneumatic tire inflat-
ed with carbonic gas soon loses its re-
siliency, and the gas escapes with re.
markable rapidity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
Fire at FaribauIt.

Faribault. Mimi. May 13. - A fire
burned the house owned by DR.. Mat
tocks of st. Paul. A family named
Disco occupied the house. A small
child narrowly escaped being burned.
The loss is several hundred dollars.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
seanold Gixea Way.

Meridian. Miss, May 10. BY the
breaking Of the ropes supporting a
swinging scaffold yesterday Morton
Sassy was killed and charles Powell
and j. J.. Hanklns were probably "a
tally hurt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

A seat in the New York stock ex.
change has Just sold for 341,500. n
the increase continues, thy will soox
be az high as seats in the upitsl
States senate. --,----- -.-.->-, - ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
To Meet at Yankton July II.

Sioux Falls. s. D.. May 10. - The
POpulist and Democratic conventions
for the nominating of state tickets are
called for Yankton July II.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

Success is the result of perseverance.
Many boy who began by turning
grindstone grew up and became an or.
gan grinder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

If the British would only look for
the Beers where they don't expect to
find them they would doubtless como
upon them with greater frequency
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
SALOONS MUST CLOSE.
Duluth People Must Go to Superior
for Drinks sunday.

Duluth. Mimi. May 13.--As a result
of the grand jury report Mayor Hugo
announces that the law must hereaf-
ter be observed to the letter. and that
the saloons must be closed tight on
Sunday. This is something that Du
luth has not known since 1880 and
1891. The result will probably be
now as it was then. that the saloons
of Superior will do an enormous bust
ness on Sunday
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

The American Steel and Wire COM
pany is not arranging for an edition
of Gates Ajar."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

Down East man stole set of har-
ness and the detectives were helpless
because he left no trace behind.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

A woman never thinks of anything
special she wants to say until some
other woman is talking.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

They will never be able to convince
Butler that Bobs is a great military
chieftain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

The indolent man knows nothing OF
the enjoyment resulting from honest
labor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
Mayors Appointments Rejected.

At Il recent meeting of the Fargo
city council. Mayor Johnson submitted
the names of two gentlemen as success
sors to City Attorney Mahnkin, the
mayors son-in-law. Both names were
rejected. II. r. Miller, formerly presi-
dent Of the Citizens National Bank,
was first named. and, after being
turned down, George H. Phelps was
presented and he met like fate. No
attempt was made to appoint a success
sOr of City Auditor Rowe. as former
efforts failed to secure confirmation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

w. Nj. Rice. who was badly burned
In n prairie fire in Stutsman county,
has since died of his injuries. Rice
saw the first approach of the fire, and
started to pillow a fire break around the
buildings to prevent the fire from
reaching them. While he was doing
this the pillow became stuck in the soil
and the fire caught him and the team.
Even when his clothing was all on fire
and he was terribly burned he sue
ceeGed In unhitching the horses so that
they might escape. which they did.
though somewhat burned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
The helm is but little thing, yet
1t governs the course of the ship.

When everything else fails BEAU
tiful bonnet will turn a woman's head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
The jolly barber is always ready to
serape an acquaintance.

The more you think of some men
the less you think of them.
Oxford eagle., 1900-03-15
Resolutions.

The Home Mission Society
extends to Mrs. Baird their deep.
est sympathy IA the loss ol her
daughter. Mrs SalIic Baird
Shields which sad event occurred
On the fourth of March Nav
the Grace OF God sustain 0af
dear SISTER IN her sal afiiic.i0n.
enshling her to realtze i is Gods
viii and that she may look 20 4
higher source for comfort and
consolation than earthly friend
ship, Is the earnest prayer oi
every member Of the Home MIS-
SION Society Ofthe VI. Z. Church
SOrsh. Oxford Mss.
MRS, BENNETr,
MRs. b. G. FEE. Committee
MIS-. AyDREvs.
Oxford eagle., 1900-03-15
Millinery.

The Beehive Millinery I'm
pOrigm. presided over hy Ms
Agnes Kershaw and Miss Flo
Tine Hut,On,ls now open for the
accommodation Of the public. \
beautiful and tasteful liae 81
spring and summer head weak OF
every description can be f0aud
IN this establishment. Mrs X.
spent several weeks in Louis
vile recently. and while there
trimmed = number Of dress hats
and b0Gasts, of latest DESIGNS.
under tie direction OF the most
artistic nIllliners Of the efty.
Besides these tasteful and sty
lIsh dress hats. every variety 81
SAILOR and hack-hat worn by
children, misses, young ladies
and IatrOns. are on exhibition
This attractive array ofhats w,.s
selected with the view Of 81 c
ing every purse, the simpiest
taste eau be pleased, as we'll al
the mOst.fastIdiOus. Do not Ii
10 call and make your selection
before the best has been Drr
chased by some one else.
Oxford eagle., 1900-03-15
New
Blacksmith
Shop.
-r+%it-I

L have opened up q
general blacksmith and
repair shop, where I ann
prepared TO do all kinds
OF work in my line and
guarantee satisfaction.
shop one door Easc OF
p. f.. Matthews Stable.
ROBT J. KNIGHT.
Oxford eagle., 1900-03-15

ANY allls soldering iron a eeiI
settled ON tbe breass, aFpHraIss-
throat or luug tr0uhles ~ ANY m
ture. who viii rad st \. h. keatel's
viii b. pr ated With a snr d.
battl - -ossa IS German %.
free ef charge Ouly one Bottle
given u one person. aIt 11ze Co
Children without ar-er iran "a
rents
N throat 5r iu1e ramg-lF ever
haf s So 3n
nsa Sseca 10 an parts oft4e sIr.-
iized n rif Twenty yeass 80 s1.l-
ions 81 c1tti weFt gives G41r.
1aa vaa- druggist @lll teli vag
su-ce rls trvets1s. ls g reaE.
the a1liv Ehea g aad L1a- Remedy
gens -aiy 81 e1sl5rsel by physieians-
Oua IS ceet buttis will suTa or
prove i.s value- S1.I by dealers IN
al civilized countries.
Oxford eagle., 1900-03-15

b. mutual gous51t ths Gru or
a-1 sa & Lynch, c1ueaoEei e Jr1
r. B=eNn ard .. 5i- - e.. = i- n
grocery business on the " Is af
the public square. in the ha
known a. tn ABLE store h1aa i1
oxford, Miss, have tht d1F .-
s..ssel psrtaeEship, fa5. r. E
retiring aad a.. ~. trch assrr.
~. liabilities cf saij iirl1. sl par
a indebted GO tbs Ga zen %
Brown 4 lynch VII call and tt.e
same with a. II. f.yEch.
-N9- +. EEorT,
a.. b. Lg..eH.
Iu retiring. allow NE b tzs1ae our
trfeasis and Customers for e4t-r r1
Jssatge. hoping yeu wiIs eaaGi iille
T. EaEe &r- Lyscl the sln1e e o.
tuT 1eEES +. H1NN
Feb. p, 1890.
Oxford eagle., 1900-03-15

The Kansas City Limited This
modern equipped fast train with re-
Ginning chair car (chair free and
Palace Buffet Drawing-room Sleep
ing-car leaves Birmingham daily
VIA the Kansas City, Memphis s
Birmingham X R at 1910 noon
arrives in Memphis at s-O5 pm
and Kansas City at s:i5 next morn
ing Connec.s at Memphis with
trains for Arkansas and Texas At
Nichols for points in Texas and
Northwestern Arkansas; and at
Kansas City Union Depot with fast
trains for Colorado, California and
al points West and Northwest
j. Z. LOCKWOOD, G.. p y
Kansas City, No.
W. R. JoSEs, T. z. A
Atlanta, Ga
CHAs. JONES, 4. p n.
birmingham, Ala