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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
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Casualties.


Michael Ellison was killed by Il gas
explosion near Logansport, Ind.
Countess Festies. formerly Miss Hag'
gin of New York, was drowned in Eu-
rope.
August Krahan and Carl Dagge were
killed by a Wisconsin Central train at
Abbitsford. Wis.
1 \ train wrecked by mule killed two
men at Chattanooga. Tenn. and thou
sands in property losses resulted there
from.
George H. Sparks. an engineer on the
Norfolk & Western railroad, was
burned to death on a gas stove at Ills
home in Columbus. Ohio.
John Malta and Richard Hill. who
were injured by a powder explosion IN
the Tamarack mine at Calumet, Mlcn.'
died after Il weeks suffering.
James Harris, while walking through
the yard of Joseph Fowler at Kokomo,
Ind. halted at the stable door. Fowler
mistook him for burglar and shot
him dead
\ fire in the business section of Bur
lington. VT. caused Il loss of nearly
$4,000. The principal losers We're:
Burlington Grocery company. Sio,oVo'
;Spaulding. Kimba1l & Co, 100000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
Washington Chat.

The free homestead bill will probab-
ly pass congress.
Senator Allison of Iowa says congress
will adjourn in June.
Secretary Root says Manila is no
place for officers wives.
Senator Clark intends to carry his
contest into the open senate.
Senator Thurston has introduced {,
bill to limit the word ''conspiracy.'
The naval bill before congress carries
the largest amount on record, SCI 200,
900.
The famous Gen. Montenegro has sur
rendered at Manila, and is now a pris-
oner.
More Filipino documents have been
sent to the senate revealing Spanish
treachery.
The United States minister at Madrid
has apologized for Chicago's insult to
! Dueke dArcos.
Col. James Petit. Thirty-first volun-
teers. will be courtmartialed for al
legged Wantonness.
Representative Griffith of Indiana has
introduced 4 bill repeating the stamp
tax on checks. drafts. etc.
The secretary of war has ordered an
Investigation of the charges against
Mai. John Knight. at Willet'S Point.
y. y.
The consul at Honolulu has submit
ted report showing the increase in
proSpt rity in Hawaii under American
rule.
Tho president has nominated Hiram
II. Folsom of Alaska, to he a commits
Sioncr for the district of Alaska, TO re-
side ut Juneau.
Chairman G;llinger. of the committee
on pensions. has introduced bill pro-
viding for the adjudication by the
United States courts Of pension claims
involving important questions of law
SeEator Mcmillan has introduced a
dill to authorize the expenditure of
100000 to purchase a replica of the
bronze equestrian statue of Gen.
George Washington, to be erected in
Paris.
The postmaster general has signed a
parcels post treaty with New Zealand
which will 60 into effect July l. 1t is
similar to the parcels post treaties ne
gotiated with 4 number of other gov
ernn cntS.
Senator Hale has reported from the
senate committee an amendment to the
naval appropriation bill authorizing the
president to purchase from Spain. for Il
sum not to exceed S2OO.0OO, the steel
floating dry dock now in the haIbor of
Havana
The Indian appropriation bill as
agreed to in conference. carries an APP
preparation of $1,000 for the erection of
additional buildings and other i'm
provements to complete the I4eech Lake
agency. Twenty thousand dollars i
also made available for the proposed
insane asylum at Canton, S. D.
Representative Hepburn of Iowa.
chairman on Interstate and foreign
commerce. has filed with the speaker a
petition signed by 125 Republicans of
the house. asking for a rule for the con-
sideration of the Nicara guam canal bill
May 1. Mr.. Adamson of Georgia. a
minority member Of the committee. has
presented similar petition signed by
~! Democrats.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

The so-called "Spooner BILL" which
has been reported to the senate by the
committee on the Philippines, is pro-
visiOnal measure which puts the ad-
ministration Of the islands wholly in
the hands Of the president until fur
Their action by congress. The authori-
ty conveyed 10 practically the same as
that under which the president has
administered affairs In Hawaii. and the
bill 10 closely modelled upon the act OF
l103, which gave President Jefferson
4 lnDorasy authority over the territory
ll3cludsd IN the Louisiaus purchase !.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

Queen Victoria went to London on
the 9Th of March for few days stay
at Buckingham Palace, and her ar
rival was made the occasion of popu-
lar demonstration of welcome and re-
joicing. Moved perhaps by the spec
ial bravery shown by the Irish regi-
ments in South Africa, the Queen gave
directions that the shamrock should be
worn by the Irish regiments on St
Patrick's day; andeshe has announced
her purpose to make a visit to Ireland
for the first time since 1861.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

London, April 21.-The Constantine
ole correspondent of the Standard says:
"All the ambassadors have wired to
their governments for instructions in
case extreme measures become neces-
sary on the question of import duties.
All the ambassadors and foreign en-
voys are now working in praisworthy
union. The Americans had hitherto
been apathetic, but now they are mani
Testing an inclination to put in word
also"
Keen interest is manifested here in
the threatened action Of the United
States against Turkey, particularly in
view Of the sultan's recalcitrance in
connection with the increase of the
customs duties. The fourth collective
note of the embassies, Directing to an
increase of 3 per cent in the duties on
account of the bad condition of Turk
ish finances. without Il previous under
standing with the powers, was handed
to the Turkish government yesterday,
but Turkey maintains such a firm attl-
| tude that the suspicion is growing that
some covert intrigue is frustrating the
effect of the notes. The st. James Ca
zette says: ''It will be interesting to
WatcH lue game OIL UrOclaStlnt!tlOu. W
which Europe is accustomed. being
played with the United States. Ameri-
ca has entered the European arena and,
apparently, has no intention OF stand
ing any humbug from the Turks. Why
should she? The eastern question has
no terrors for a power with Il whole
ocean between herself and the Balkans.
The president thinks the sultan has
had grace enough. But if America sets
foot in Asia Minor, perhaps she will
find that neither Russia nor Germany
will be uninterested spectators. From
ourselves she will get nothing but SYM
pathy and coed WILL
The Pail Mall Gazette says: abdul
and the steam roller are quite used to
lodging around each other without
damage to anybody, but the brusque
hurry of the American government
must be rather disconcerting These
Americans, so far from playing a
game. are positively talking of Selling
Smyrna"
The papers generally think Abdul
Hamid will pay up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

The Texas antitrust law. which is
generally recognized as one of the
most stringent of it's kind, has been
sustained by the Supreme court Of the
United States, in the case of the Wa
ters-Pierce Oil company. This COM
pany, which is alleged to be a member
of the Standard Oil trust, was charged
with violating the Texas laws against
the restraint of trade. The court held
that the company in question, which
was organized outside Of Texas, ac-
cepted the restrictive laws of that state
as conditions of the permit by which it
was admitted to do business, and was
therefore bound by them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

In the early part of the century the
query, Who buys an American book?"
expressed English appreciation of Am
erican literature before Longfellow,
Bryant, Emerson, Lowell, Hawthorne,
and others won hearing and recogni-
ton abroad. Until very recently sim
liar query might almost be made as
to American art-"Who buys an Amer
lean picture?" Recent auctions in New
York show that not only are there per-
sons who buy American pictures, but
they pay good prices for them. 1t is
said that not less than 100000 has
months for pictures by American ar
lists at public and private sales.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
M'KINLEY's OHIO PLATFORM.

President Is Drafting State Platform
will Not Differ From National.
Columbus, Ohio. April 21.-It is COM
mon report that President Mckinley is
drafting the Ohio Republican platform,
and this time the entire state platform
will be from McKinley's pen. Except,
perhaps, in the phraseology in minor
clauses. the Ohio and national platform
will not differ.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
CARLISLE TOO BUSY.


Could Not Take Taylor's Case in the
Supreme Court.
New York, April 21.-John G. Carl
isle. former secretary of the treasury,
said that he had been asked by Gov.
Taylor's counsel to appear for him in
the United States supreme court in the
Kentucky appeal case, but he had de-
clined to do so because he was too
busily occupied with other matters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

Berlin, April 21.-Dr. Emil Hanover,
the Danish historian. charges Prof
Richard Mucher, of the University of
Breslau. with gross plagiarism in his
latest book. The History of Painting"
The charges cause excitement here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

Washington. Ind. April 21.-All the
men employed in the mines ut Camel
burg, few miles east of here. inau.
Eurated a strike yesterday morning be.
cause the operators refused to pay the
Aaw SCALE. -...-...
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
To Compete with Herr kruup.

Berlin. April 81. : 1t is reported in
Berlin financial circles that Baron Won
Stumm has recently acquired coal
mines along the River Lippe and will
erect large furnaces there in order to
compete with Herr Krupp. The Lippe
is being canalized. Herr Krupp is
said to be negotiating for the purchase
of the Consolidation mine
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
Charged with Murder

Fredericton. n. b.. April 21.--James
Little. Il carpenter sixty years of age,
has been arrested. charged with the
murder of Edward Lawrence. wife and
three children. The tragedy occurred
Feb. q.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
Frico Man ImurisoneJ

San Francisco, April 21.-A letter re-
ceved by his brother from Manila says
George B. Sullivan. Il civilian of San
Francisco was captured by the insur-
gents and imprisoned near San Juan
del Union. He was prospecting when
captured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
O'DEA WANTS TO FIGHT.

Says He'll Join the Australians
Against the Beers.
Chicago, April 21.-"Pat" O'Dea, ex-
captain of the University of Wisconsin
football team and holder of the
worlds record for punting and drop
kicking, announced his intention Of re-
turning to his home in Australia and
seeking a commission in the colonial
army now fighting the Beers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
SULTAN is IN FOR 1T
FOREIGN AMBASSADORS ARE ALL
WORKING IN UNION.

They Ask Their Governments for
Instructions in Case Extreme
Measures Become Necessary on
the Question of Import Duties-
Keen Interest Is Manifested in
the Threatened Action of the
United States Against Turkey
Sultan Playing His Old Game of
on Customs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
LYNCHING BEE ARRANGED.

John Perry. IL COlored Brute. Is in
Danger of His Life.
Bluefelds. w. Va, April p. - At
TaZewell John Perry. colored. after
brutally beating white woman, as
saulted her and she will probably die.
About 100 enraged citizens, armed with
guns, gathered at the Jail, and the
latest reports say that a lynching has
all been arranged. and is almost sure
to carry
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

The tenement house committee of
the Good Government clubs, having
effected great improvements in the
housing of the New York poor, now
presents some figures which must ap-
peal even to the greediest of capital
lists. Buildings erected on sanitary
principles, with plenty of light and
air, water, heating facilities and other
conveniences, are paying dividends OF
from twelve to fifteen per cent, while
TIE squalid and unhealthy dwellings
beside them can hardly be forced to
yield five and six per cent. In one
tenement house the average rent of
rooms is eighty-f1ve cents a week
and the room has at least one window
with clear sunlight. For every tenant
there is running water and steam heat
together with free bath and laundry
privileges in the basement This
building has never paid less than II
per cent, while the dilapidated and un
comfortable houses which adjoin il
pay only Z per cent. Here is some.
thing for the landlords to think about
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26
LANGDoN,

Now that the name of Michigan
town has been changed to "Cronje"
it becomes really imperative that Am
orleans should begin to practice on the
correct pronunciation of the word.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-04-26

"Curbstone religion" as exemplified
by the Salvation Army, has recently
observed it's twentieth anniversary in
America. In marked degree this or
ganization ha carried out the theory
of practical application. A Salvation
Army lass will go into any home where
her services are needed and do the
next thing" One of them recently
carried hut child into its tenement
home. Staying to help the mother, she
offered to cook dinner. When the hun
cry man of the family returned to en-
joy the novelty of carefully prepared
meal, he announced his approval by
saying to his wife: IF that's the kind
of thing you learn at church, you may
go to meeting all you want" a per-
mission hitherto persistently refused,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-25

The residence is a two-story structure,
built sixty years Ego. 1t is now getting
quite old in appearance. 1t shelters eleven
rooms. The porch is about the size of
McIiinley's famous front porch at Can
ton, and then on to the upright part there
is a wing which is a story and a half in
height. The lawn is well kept, and
morning glories grow upon the fences at
one side.
Besides the house, there are six build
ings on the farm. There is the main
barn. the sheep barn, the two large wag.
on sheds, the scale house and the pig pen.
The accompanying picture shows the
main barn to the right and the main
wagon shed to the left.
The Mckinley farm is visited each
year by people who, on passing through
that section, hear of the Presidents farm
and are curious to see what kind Of q
farmer he is. One visitor once asked fol
n fence rail for a souvenir of his visit
The Adams family has become used to
kodak fends and fully realize that to re.
side on the Presidents farm is to be, III
a sense, in the public eye.-W. Frank
Mcclure.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-25

McKinley's farm is a profitable me-.
In any season when crops are good it
yields richly. This years potato crop
will probably aggregate 1000 bushels.
Thu corn fields nave been known to pro-
duce as high as $500 bushels in q single
year. Last year the meadows produced
100 tons of hay. The oats crop this year
aggregates some 700 bushels.
This is apple butter making time in
this section of the country. Many of the
apples on McKinley's farm, just at the
present time, are being made into apple
butter. The large orchard is an impor-
tant part of McKinley's farm. One good
year 100 bushels of Baldwins were
gathered and as many more Of other
kinds kinds, making a total yield of near
ly $500 bushels. Part of the produce Of
the farm has been shipped to Canton
from time to time to the Mckinley home,
but none has ever been sent to Washing
ton. Canton is about twenty miles from
the farm.
Selling milk is one of the industries of
the farm. There are twenty-five head of
cattle. There are nine mich COWS. Some
of them are blooded stock. Raising
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-25
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROSPERITY AND DEPR

They received nearly $164, 900, 900 more
money for their cotton than they did in
1896. This year the mills were open and
there was a demand for cotton.
American farmers received nearly $42,-
100000 more money for their crop Of
oats this year than they did in 1896.
They received nearly $22,000,O00 more
money for their potatoes this year than
they did in 1896. People could afford to
buy potatoes this year, as the mills were
open and good wages were being earned.
They received over $14,0OO,00O more
money for their barley this year, and
barley is one Of the smallest of the sta
pie crops.
They received almost 100000 more
money for their rye crop, which is an
other Of the small staples.
American farmers have also gained
over $5O0,000,O0O this year in the value
Of their live stock as, compared with
1896, according to the Department of
Agriculture's figures. Thus we have:
Increase this year, $710, 722,617 in nine
staple crops.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-25
PROSPERITY CERTAIN
And LIBERTY ASSURED
Views of a Noted Jewish Publisher on
the Country's Future. =

AS far as human judgment can fore
seat least SO it seems to the writer
the next four years should be more pros
porous than anything this country has
ever before seen. There will be an enor-
mously increased demand for our natural
products, such as iron, and just now coal;
and our manufactured products are also
rapidly making their way. In certain
lines, u as agricultural implements,
tools and light vehicles, in fact whatever
it is necessary to combine lightness with
strength, we are away ahead of the rest
of the world, and it is only because we
have not cultivated the foreign markets
with sufficient assiduity that we have
given our competitors a ghost of q show.
In other lines than those mentioned
above, such as ladies' fine shoes and
others that the writer could mention, we
also form a class by ourselves superior to
the rest of the world. These conclusions
are drawn from personal observations in
many countries.
A second point which ought to be
we'll presented is that of expansion. You
persecution which the Jews have under
6ohC AZ III IL VI IL WOflu, anu
are still undergoing to-day. Therefore
one of the things that we desire to see
established above all others is the univer-
sal principle Of the right Of my decent
man to go anywhere where he thinks he
can improve his condition and enjoy all
the rights and %immunities of a native,
without being put to any disadvantage
because of his religion. There are really
only two countries that give this privi-
lege; these are the United States and
Great Britain.
We know that freedom for all, equality
for all, and safety and protection for all,
are guaranteed wherever the Stars and
Stripes float; hence we were expansion
lists from the start and will be until the
end. Wherever a country is practically
under American jurisdiction, it is q good
thing for that country; it is a good thing
for humanity, and a thing that is so good
cannot fail to be a good thing for the
country itself in the end, though it may
be costly in the beginning.
These are the points which we think
ought to be emphasized. The questions
ought to be treated in the very broadcast
way; details do not count.
LEO WISE.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1900.
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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-25

The United States Department Of Ag-
riculture has just issued its statement Of
the value of nine of the principal crops
of the United States. Comparing this
value with the value of the same crops
in 1896 and adding the increased value of
live stock already published, there is an
increased gain of over one billion two
hundred million dollars.
1t is the difference between prosperity
and depression-between Republicanism
and Democracy.
The increase is given below:
Increase in Nine crops.$ 71O,722,617
Increase In Live Stock. 5O1,444,474
Total Gain to Farm
,212, 167,Oe1
The value on the farm Of the nine prin-
cipal crops raised in the United States
was ~$71O,722,617 larger this year than
in 1896.
The figures are supplied by the Depart.
ment of Agriculture, those for 1900 hav-
ing just been completed. The details by
crops follow:
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PRESIDENT M'k|NlEY'S MODEL Ohio farm
Not a Political Farm, but Managed in an Able Man
ner. and the Place Is a Noted One in
the Countryside.

President Mckinley owns a farm. A
great deal has been written about Mr..
Bryan's farm, but heretofore no descrip-
ton of Mr.. McKinley's broad expanse
of corn fields, meadows, COW pastures
and orchards, which comprise 1924 acres,
His well-kept barns, corn cribs and wag.
on sheds show care and thrift. The wool
on the backs Of 200 sheep shines with
cleanliness, for McKinley's farm is q
model one and a modern one. Unlike the
famous Nebraska farm of the Democratic
candidate for President, the public
knows little about it. Two miles from
Minerva, one mile from Bayard, Ohio,
it stands on a sloping parcel of ground
surmounted by the orchards of Baldwin
apples. The Cleveland and Pittsburg
Railroad crosses a corner of the farm and
the Big Sandy canal courses through the
field at one side Of the main road.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1900-10-25

calves is also an occupation. Ten fine
horses are constantly employed. These
are all draft horses. Two hundred sheep
Craze on the hillside. One season It's
sheep were sold from this place. This
shows what a good market there is fol
the wool and mutton which comes from
the Presidents farm. The chickens mum.
Der more than 200.
The man who has charge Of Mr.. Nc.
Kinley's farm is w. j. Adams, formerly
of Canton, but who was raised in Penn
s%ylvania. He is a farmer who under
stands his business, and it, is said, in the
vicinity, that there is not a more prosper,
Gus farm in all that section. He has q
half interest in everything. The fences
are all kept up and there is an appear
ance of neatness which marks his work
Mr.. Adams has lived on this place fol
the past twenty years, and Mr.. Mckinley
is delighted with him.
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IL ......S12,496,o 41 $1s,29o,469

Total .......$12,496,041 $~1S,290,469
Money has loaned at lower rates Of
interest; both agricultural and manufac-
+ featuring interests nave been stimulated
thereby; and what stimulates these inter-
ests directly stimulates the business Of
railroads. The outbound shipments Of
the raw cotton may not have been heavier
because more was used in the Southern
mills; but the outbound shipments of
textile goods have greatly increased. Also
the inbound shipments of the Injuries of
life have increased enormously, and this
class of freight is the best paying Of all.
Opening up new markets in Cuba, Por-
to Rico and the Philippines for the pro-
ducts Of the South has given great addi-
tional stimulus to the Southern railroads,
which, geographically considered, derive
unusual advantages from the expansion
policy.
The extent to which new factories have
been erected in the States of West Vir-
ginia, Kentucky and Virginia is shown
by the number of establishments started
along the line of the Norfolk and West
ern road during the past year. These in
clude:
Three new cotton mills.
One silk mill.
Three knitting factories.
One pulp mill.
One cotton and linseed oil.
One coke %bi-product plant.
Four iron and steel works.
One hosiery factory.
One flour mill.
Two canning works.
Three peanut factories.
One furniture works.
-Four wagon and buggy works.
One handle factory.
One stave works.
Three planning mills.
Sixteen say mills.
The future of the South is in developing
its manufacturing interests and there are
thousands of Southerners who already
realize this and who are alive to the
value of the protective tariff.