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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

New York, March ia dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Lon
don says:
A private cablegram from an unim-
peachable source in Paris says that the
minister for the colonies sent cipher
cables yesterday to the governor of
every French colony asking. almost in
the words of Mr.. Chamberlain to the
British colonial governments. how
many soldiers We're available for i'm
mediate service NJ Dccrais asked for
q detailed statement from each govern
ment of the number of reservists and
colonial forces, lists of officers, non
commissioned officers and men. The
minister's cables We're long and in
cipher and were sent all over the world.
to the colonies in Africa to Madagascar.
Tonquin, Guadalupe, Martinique.
French Guiana and every French col
ony on earth. 1t is also said that
cables Of a similar tenor We're sent to
FreLcll consulS, asking for lists Of
French soldiers in foreign countries
who could return to France in the
event of their services being needed.
This highly important Jews is not
known to any of the Londcn papers
and probably not to aE.- of those in
France. 1t will cause sensation here
when it becomes known. For England
is watching with eyes of wonder the
preparations that her neighbor is MAX
ing for war. Coming as it does right
after the announcement that the all
tumn maneuvers will be demonStra-
ton on the English channel, it will
cause the British war Office and adj
miralty to bestir themselves in antici-
patton of hostilities. for it really does
begin to look as if France meant war.
France and Russia are working hand
in hand and Salisbury's diplomacy may
be called upon for supreme efforts if
be desires to avoid the greatest war
the world has ever seen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
STUCK IN THE ICE,
Pcrilous Position of q Steamer on
Lake Michigan.


Lake Michigan.
st. Joseph, Mich, March 1S. - The
steamer st. Louis, Of the Graham s.
Morton line, lies icebound five miles
out in Lake Michigan in the Chicago
course, and nothing can be done to
relieve her until daybreak. The steam
er went into the ice early yesterday
and the harbor tug, with President
Graham on board, after five hours
work, reached the vessel at noon. At
ter three hours battling with the ice
the vessel was abandoned for the night
for want of coal. At daybreak another
attempt will be made with a new sup.
ply of coal to bring in the steamer.
Provisions for twenty passengers on
board will also be taken out. Presi-
dent Graham says he believes the YES
sci will weather the storm where she
is until a new supply of coal is fur
nished. The wind is now blowing
sixty miles an hour and it is bitter
cold. Much anxiety is felt here over
the safety of the vessels crew and
passengers. But once yesterday after
noon did the fall Of snow cease so that
the vessel and tug could be sighted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
GOES UP FIVE YEARS.

Peter Bnckelin Convicted of Man.
slaughter in Second Degree.
Alexandria, MIMI, March 1S.-Peter
Backelin was yesterday found guilty of
manslaughter in the second degree and
was sentenced to prison for five years.
John Hendrickson was found by the
roadside in dying condition last July,
and at the last September term of court
Brackelin was indicted with Matthias
Maston for the crime. Maston's case is
continued. The evidence was taken in
the divorce case of Flint against Flint,
when an effort was made to effect
reconciliation. Court stayed proceed
ings awaiting the result.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

Washington. March 17.-After de-
bate, at times spirited. extending over
parts of two days, the senate yesterday
passed the Porto Rican relief appropri.
alton bill. AS passed, the measure car
ries S2.O95.OOO, the president being au-
thorized to use that sum for public
education. public works and other gov
ornamental and PUBLIC purposes" i'll
Porto Rico. Mr.. Allen (Neb) offered
an amendment to the bill declaring
that the Constitution extends over
Porto Rico by it's own force, but it was
lost by the decisive vote of 36 to II.
Mr. Jones (Ark.) withdrew ii free trade
amendment offered by him and that
proposition, therefore, did not reach a
vote. Other efforts to amend the bill
were fruitless. An order was made by
the senate as to consideration OF the
case of former Senator Quay, it being
unanimously agreed that it should be
taken up two weeks from next Tues.
day and discussed until disposed of.
the discussion not to interfere With the
unfinished BUSINESS, the Spooner bill
authorizing the president to govern the
Philippines until otherwise directed,
the appropriation bills or conference
reports.
The House.
Yesterday was the first private bill
llay in the house under the new rules.
About two hours We're spent in the dis
cussion of a bill to pay Representative
Swanson SLIGO for extra expenses in
Cured by him in his contest in the last
congress, but the bill was ultimately
abandoned. Six bills of minor impor-
lance were passed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
HE LIKES WESTERN CANADA.
Duhamel, Jan. "a, 1900.

Duhamel, Jan. "a, 1900.
Dear Sir and Friend-We had a
lucky trip, made good connections and
got to Wetaskiwin Monday afternoon;
stayed there all night. bought pony
and saddle for the boy and hired a
three-seated rig for the balance of us,
and got home to dinner next day;
caught the boys cleaning up and get
ting ready to come after us. Wednes-
day the snow was all gone and we had
bare ground and bright sunshine for
a month, and it has been pleasant
weather ever since. The ground is
frozen about tWJ feet and about six
inches of snow-just enough for good
sleighing. We had one cold spell in
December. The thermometer went
down to 80 below zero, but we did not
suffer with the cold at all. We have
worked every day all winter, are all
we'll and feeling we'll; have built a log
house 1Sx18, two log stables -16x1S, and
are now busy on well. We have 10
cows, three other cattle and six head
Of horses. The boys send their best
respects to Mr.. Huchison, and say they
will talk to him enough to pay for not
writing when he gets up here; will
write you again next spring and tell
you all about the winter. We all
unite in sending you and family our
best wishes and respects and hope this
will find you all well.
Yours very respectfully,
(Signed) THOMAS TATE,
Duhamel, Albesta, Canada.
p. SIT has not been down to zero
this month. Il 10 33.Above now.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
From other Shores,


Insurance companies are barred out
Of Japan.
,. THE cdilean claims treaty has been
st. Patrick's day will hereafter be
holiday in New South Wales.
Bishop Sbarretti of Havana will be
asked to leave.
The British war loan was subscribed
twenty times over.
Another death from bubonic plague
at Sidney. N. S. w:
A legislative deadlock postponed bus
tness in Newfoundland.
Baron Hammerstein is hopeful of the
meat inspection bill in Germany.
Ex-Minister Barrett says China must
do her part in the open-door promlem,
England and the United States are
Keeping still about the Nicaragua
canal.
A famine is feared in Porto Rico.
Brazil discovers treason in her police
brigade.
Samoan chief become reconcilcd and
agree to live In peace under the Ger.
man nag.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Capital Clint.

Gen: Wheeler's resignation is dated
Nov. %, $780,
Forty garrisons in the Philippines are
without surgeons.
A bill providing for pensions for gov
eminent employees has been introduced.
President Mckinley signed the gold
law.
1t is suggested that foreign-built
ships be granted a subsidy under GER
tain conditions.
Naval offices are implicated in an
affair at Santiago that will result in
an investigation.
Congressman Prince has introduced Il
bill authorizing the construction of
railroads in Porto Rico.
Congressman Sulzer wants to know
IT any American citizens in South
Africa have filed kicks.
No communications have passed be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain regarding the Nicaraguan
canal.
congressman jenkins introduced q
Dill providing for commission to in
vestigate European colleges Of COM
merce.
1t is said that as result of Secretary
Hays negotiations spheres of influence
in China will be abolished by various
nations.
Postmaster General Smith dislikes
the return envelope scheme. saying
that 1T is repugnant to the whole
theory of the postal establishment.
Porto Rican merchants and manufac-
turers sent a statement to congress
showing how the tariff would paralyze
the trade and agriculture of the island.
The president has sent to congress
the report Of the work of the agri-
cultural stations FOR the past year.
Pressure on theE1, says the report, is
great. A station has been established
at Hawaii and recommends station
in Porto Rico and the Philippines. He
points out that these people should
be instructed in the modern methods
of agriculture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

BY local applications as they cannot reach eh1
diseased portion of the ear. There is only oQ6
tutional remedies. Deafness 10 caused by q
infiamed condition Of the mucous lining Of th0
Eustachian Tube When this tube is indam06
Ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness %
the result, and unless the Inflammation can b
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever,
nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an infamed condition OK
the mucus surfaces. =.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that connot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
sirculars, free.
Sold by Druggists. 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
EN- ROUTE TO ALASKA.
Gen. Randall and staff In Temporary
Headquarters Mt Seattle.

Seattle, Wash, March 19. - Gen.
George M. Randall, commander of the
department. of Alaska, and staff, ar
rived here last night. Temporary
headquarters will be established here
until June /. Five companies will be
sent north which, with the three now
there, will form the command. In an
interview Gen. Randall said: "It is too
early to say what will be our policy in
Alaska. We will protect life and
property, assist in the development of
the country and work in harmony with
every citizen that goes there. With the
completion of the telegraph line from
st. Michael to Valdez. via Eagle City,
the next move will be a cable from
Valdez to Seattle.''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
NATIONAL GUARD.

Favorable Report on the Bill for
Two Million Dollar Approprin-
>tiOn.
Washington, March IS. - The house
committee on militia has delivered a
favorable report on the bill Of Repre-
sentative Marsh of Illinois, making an
increased appropriation for the militia
and national guard of the country from
100000 to $2O0O.O0O annually. The
bill has attracted widespread attention
in militia circles, a committee repre-
senting the organization CT all the
states having been here recently to
carry forward the movement begun at
their rational convention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
NEGROES SHOULD VOTE.

e raduates Are Advised to Exercise
Their RiShts-INeep Out of Poll
ties.
Raleigh, n. c.. March 1S.-The COM
of the Shaw university, one
of the leading negro colleges i'll the
country, was held yesterday afternoon.
There were four graduates in the law,
twelve in medicine and six in phalm-
acy. President Meserve. in delivering
the diplomas. advised the negroes to
keep out of politics, though he urged
them to exercise their right to vote.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
THE PORTE AGITATED.

Russia's Refusal to Modify Demands
Causes Anxiety
Constantinople, March 17.-There is
great anxiety in official circles here re-
garding the Russian governments re-
fusal to modify its demands regarding
railroad concessions in Asia Minor
The Turkish government advises
against submission, and the sultan is
awaiting a military report on the
strategical aspect OF the question be-
fore giving decision.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Uniform Scale Agreed Upon.

Des NIoines, Iowa, March 1S.-The
conference of coal miners and opera
tors which has been in session since
Feb. 26 adjourned last evening after
adopting a uniform scale of prices for
mining which amounts to about IS per
cent increase for the miners. Under
the agreement the operators will work
in harmony and there will likely be an
Increase in the price Of coal Of about 10
per cent to meet the increased cost of
mining.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
WENT TO HIS DEATH SMILING.

William Wallace Calder Is Executed
Mt Lewiston, Mont.
Helena, Mont, March 1S.-.William
Wallace Calder, who murdered Far
quhar McRae, a Fergus county sheep
man, and was implicated in the murder
of John Allen, herder, was hanged
yesterday at Lewistown. He made no
confession, declined to see minister
or priest, and walked to the gallows
with a smile on his face.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
REPLENISHING STOCKS,


Lead Merchants Make Large Pur-
chases of Goods.
Lead. S. D., March IS. - Thursday
and Friday were great days for the
commercial men of Chicago, Omaha,
Sioux City and st. Louis. 1t is esti-
mated that in the neighborhood of
100000 worth of new goods of all
kinds were purchased by the mer-
chants of the city who were burned out
in the recent fire 1t is noticeable that
not a single Denver, Minneapolis or St.
Paul jobber is in the city. Practically
every bit of the trade of the week is
going to the four cities named above.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
FRANCE is UNEASY
GOVERNMENT EVIDENTLY MAKING
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.

Hessages Sent to All the Colonies
Inquiring ax to the Number of
Soldiers Ready for Immediate
Observation-Disclosures Of the Conn
municatfOn in It's Similarity to
That Sent Out Recently NY Cham
berlain--France and Russia Work
ing Hand in Hand VIII Cause 81
Stir in London.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Horses for Canada.

Hudson, Wis, March 1S.-Albert Pre-
Fontaine of Winnipeg. Man., started
from here with a. carload of LEGAL
horses which he picked up about the
city for the Canadian market. There
were eighteen work animals and two
stations in the lot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
PETER JACKSON A WRECK.

Caused by AIcohOl-Lenves for Cali
fOrnia to Recuperate.
Victoria, B. c., March II. - Poverty
stricken, enfeebled by disease caused
by over-indulgence in alcohol, a COM
plete wreck of his former self, Peter
Jackson left for Southern California,
hoping to regain his health. Sympa-
thetic friends of the erstwhile cham
pion made up purse to defray his ex-
penSes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
SENATE PASSES IT
ArPR FOR THE RELIEF
OF PORTO RICO.

President Authorized to Use X.,O.Dj,-
900 for Public Education, Public
Works and Other Governmental
and Public Purposes-Amendm
by senator Allen Declaring That
the Constitution Extends Over
Defeated-Time Fixed for Taking
Up the Quay Case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
GIVEN A SPEEDY TRIAL.
Alleged Accessories to GOebeTs Muir
der Will Be Moved to Frankfort.

AIIeEeU AccessOrfes to GOebeFs MUIR
der Will Be Moved to Frankfort.
Louisville. Ky, March II. - Sheriff
Suffer of Frankfort, accompanied by
two deputies, arrived here last night
pursuant to an order issued by County
Judge Moore in that city for the trans
fer to Franklin county of Secretary of
State Powers, Holland Whitaker, w.
Fl. Culton and Capt. Davis, the four al
legged accessories to the assassination
of Gov. Goebel. 1t is understood the
prisoners will be delivered to Sheriff
Suter and that they will be taken to
Frankfort to-day, where they will be
given a speedy trial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Deem waterway scheme.

Washington, March 1S.-Representa-
tives of the Chicago sanitary board
were at the capitol and presented to
the senate and house memorial ia.
voring the construction by the United
states government of a deep waterway
from Lake Michigan, via the Chicago
sanitary and ship canal and the Des-
PLANES and Illinois rivers, to the Mis-.
sissippi river
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Raj R1aze mt Mohawk.

Utica, n. Y, March 1S.-The Mohawk
Valley hotel block, at Mohawk, con-
tanning, besides the hotel, five stores,
the postotfice, Masonic hall, opera
house ard offices, was burned. Little
except the mail was saved from the
building. All the town records We're
burned, as were also the records and
charter of the Masonic lodge. The loss
is estimated at 100000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
settler. Coming In.

Morris, Mimi, March Is. = Six car
loads of household furniture, farming
implements and livestock have come
here this week from the southern part
Of the state, being the first of the ar
rivals, who, the land men say, will
come thick and fast when the weather
becomes favorable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
roLLGATE OBNOXIOUS.


Bund of Armed Men Tear Down the
Keepers House.
Nashville, Tenn. March II. - The
house of the tollgatekeeper on the
Mount Pleasant and Columbia turn
pike, near Mount Pleasant, has been
torn to pieces by 100 armed men. The
tollgatekeeper, who had been warned
escaped before the arrival of the mob.
The toilgate had been erected recently
despite Il popular protest against it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Causes a Political Sensation.

Little Rock, Ark; March 1S.-Judge
Edgar Z. Bryant. one Of the candidates
for the Democratic nomination for
governor, caused political sensation
Yesterday in a card announcing his
withdrawal from the race. In the fuar
counties that have held primaries
Judge Bryant ran second to Attorney
General Jeff Davis, who carried each
county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Confesses Il Shortage.

Elmira, n. Y, March 18.-Frank r.
Bundy, who for the past six years has
occupied the office OF chamberlain of
this city and for three years previously
was clerk in the chamberlain's office.
has voluntarily confessed a shortage OF
over $4,000 in his accounts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
One Honest Girl.

Agatha-You visit your new neighbor
a great deal, don't you?
Amanda-Oh, yes.
Agatha-She's SO very brilliant, I
hear. I suppose that is the reason you
are so taken up with her?
a-Well-er-not exactly. Her
cook makes such lovely pancakes.-In-
dianapolis Sun.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
WORCESTER RESIGNS.

Severing His Connection With the
University of Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor. Mich. March 17.-At the
meeting of the board of regents Prof.
Dean G. Worcester. of the new Philip
pine comm ission, rendered his resigna-
ton as member of the university
faculty, and it was accepted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Arrested for Forgery.

Queenstown, March Is. = N,atlan
Musher, passenger from New York
by the Cunarder line steamship Id
cania, was arrested here yesterday on
board the tender as the result of infCr-
nation from the United States that a
warrant for his arrest has been issued
in New York city upon a charge of
forgery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
smnshed the Consulate windows.

Bordeaux, March 1S.-As an outcome
Of the recent riotous demonstration
against the British consulate here,
when the windows of the consulate
and of the consul's residence We're
shattered by stones, the three ring
leaders of the mob, two students and a
clerk, were sentenced to short terms of
Imprisonment and fines, and to pay the
costs of the prosecution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.

Northwestern Inventors.
Martin Atkinson, Nermillion, S. D.,
bar adiuster; Madison Cooper, Mime
apolis. Mimi. preventing formation Of
FROST on refrigerating surfaces; Andrew
Dahlin, Vasa. Mimi. rotary engine;
Frank q. Hawksworth, Helena. Mont,
car axle; Henry Lund, Grafton. n. D..
cylinder wrench: Edward NJ. Runyan
and nj. G. Pond. Minneapolis, Mimi,
bicycle: Olaf l. Sandal, Minneapolis,
Mimi. blotter holder.
Merwin, Lothrop G. Johnson. Patent Attor-
neys. OIL & 912 Pioneer Press Bldg, St. Paul
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Fruit In Danger From Ero.t

Efutt In UAnHer FROM NrOat.
Americas. Ca. March 1S.--Much an
prehension is felt here for the safety Of
the fruit crop and vegetables Orch
ards are In full bloom and yesterday
morning the temperature fell to the
freezing point.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Button Factory for winon,

Winona, Mimi, March is. - G. e.
Williams of Columbus City, Iowa, is in
Vinona to start button factory. He
has agreed to operate such a factory
and employ twenty-five hands if pro-
yided with suitable building to cost
not less than $500. The amount has
been already subscribed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease.

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Killed by HI. BROTHER,

Chicago, March is. - Careless hand
Ting Of firearms by youths brought to
death yesterday the third victim with
In a week. The latest fatality is John
Evans. He was shot by his brother
while fooling with revolver.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

Dropsy treated free by DR.. d. h. Greenl
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver
tisement in another column of this paper
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

Probably no person living ever saw
q picture of Cupid that looked as
though the little fellow had good COM
mon sense
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

We all like to inherit some things,
but we prefer to get along without the
ills that flesh is heir to.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

A slate pensil is about the only kind
that can come to point without be
ing lead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

a gun kicks when it's shot but q
man is more likely to be in Il kicking
mood when he's half-shot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

Keep looking young and save your hair, its color
ana beauty with PARKER's HAIR BALsAM.
HINDERcoRNs, the best cure for corns. 15cts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

Some people spend time making good
money and others spend money max,
ing a good time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces In
Illumination, allays pain, wind collie 25c bottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Nc.,.,, Han.ed for Assault,

Kaufman, Tex, March 10. King
Martin, negro. was hanged here at
noon yesterday for criminal assault on
q white woman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22

Man is an animal, they say; but it's
only in saloons and prisons that you
see them behind bars
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-22
Fatally scalded.

Yankton, s. D., March 18-The two
year.old son Of William Lucas was
scaldcd to death by tipping kettle OF
hot water over 6lmself.