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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
SOLDIERS GO HOME.
Very Small Force Now Left at
Frankfort. Nv.

Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 24.-The state
capitol last night was guarded by
fewer soldiers than it has been at any
time since the assassination of the
late Gov. Goebel. Adjt. Collier yester-
day. acting under directions from Gov
Taylor, summoned all the soldiers be-
fore him and told them that such Of
them as did not desire to remain in
the service longer might return to
their homes. About $50 went home,
leaving probably 100 still here. Gov.
Taylor spent the day in conference
with his attorneys. Gen. w. III. Yost
and Capt. w. II. Sweeney, in regard
to the agreed case which is being pre-
pared for submission to the court. The
legislature was not in session. having
adjourned on account of Washington's
birthday, and it is doubtful if either
house will have working attendance
today.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Cushman of Wisconsin is put down
in the Congressional Directory as a
ongressman-at-large his state being
without definite congressional dis
tricts. This reminds him of story
which is quoted in the Washington
Post He was once approaching a
town. where he was billed to make a
speech, and stopped at house on the
outskirts to get drink of water. He
met the farmers wife at the well.
What is the political sentiment
around here?" asked Cushman. 81
dunno" said the woman; 81 don't 20
to political meetings. They say there
is a congressman at large, and think
the safest thing for me to do is to
stay at home"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
CHRISTIAN CHIEF DEAD.

Wnsh-n-Kie of Sh0shOnc Tribe Wis
it's the Happy Hunting Grounds.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. "a. = Wash-a-
kie, chief of the Eastern Shoshone In
dams, died in his tepee on the Wind
river agency reservation in Central
Wyoming last evening after lingering
illness Of several months. He was
ninety three years old. For fifty-three
years he was at the head of his tribe.
man and rendered valuable aid to the
early settlers Of the West. He was a
devout Christian, and by his example
and teachings he brought the Sho-
shones UP to high standard of intel
ligence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
Lord Kimberley, it appears, grant.

Lord Kimberley, it appears, grants
pensions of six and seven shillings a
week to his aged servants. One of
these .ancients conceived the bright
idea that, in addition to the pension
from his lordshop,' he was entitled to
out-relief from the guardians. Accord
1ngly, he made an application, which
washrefused on the ground that he was
already in receipt of a sufficient pen
son. The old. man went straight to
Lord Kimberley and asked if that was
fair. On being assured that it was.
he at once offered to resign his pension
and go into the workhouse, For" he
declared, go won't see your lordship
done over this.'''.x;.: >. ..-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
PRINCESS cANTAcuzENE I'LL.

Serious Attack of Typhoid Fever
Calls Her Mother to st. Peters
burg.
New York, Feb. 24.-Princess Cam
tacuzene, who was Julia Dent Grant,
granddaughter of Gen. q. S. Grant, is
Ill with typhoid fever in st. Peters
burg, Russia. Her mother, the wife
Of Gen. Frederick Dent Grant. now in
the Philippines, sailed hurriedly on the
American liner st. Louis yesterday.
She hopes to reach the bedside Of her
daughter within ten days. She took
with her an American trained nurse.
Mrs. Grant, the princess mother, has
been living in Washington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
CUBAN-AMEKICAN MAY VOTE.

Those Who Renowned CITIZENSHIP
During the Spanish Regime May
Now Resume 1t.
Havana. Feb. 24.-Gov Gen. Wood
has decided to issue an order permit
ting Cubans by birth who renounccl
their nationality during the Spanish
regime in Order to become American
citizens. but who are ready to fulfil
the required conditions to vote at the
coming elections. He points out these
men became American citizens only
for the purpose of self-protection, and
they now desire to resume theil. ma
tionality as soon as they can legally do
SO. The order will affect $4,000, and
it will result i'll a complete change in
Cuban politics, although it is claimed
the Cuban-American will be fairly
scattered among existing parties.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01


A.. short, life need not be at all one
of but small influence. A short story
or sermon has frequently more effect
than, the more lengthy. 1t is only
speaking from human standpoint to
say that life is prematurely closed
which covers but a portion of the time
allotted by the Psaimist. Christ's pub
lie ministry occupied but three short
years, yet at their close he declared
finished that stupendous work, the re-
demption of the world Great achieve
ments are permitted a few, but oppor-
tunfties of influence are imposed upon
ALL for we are living epistles known
and read of all men; and our living
breaches more eloquently than our
words.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
Old Settlers Mt Little Falls

Little Falls. Mimi, Feb. "A. - The
second annual meeting of the old set
tiers of Morrison and adjoining coun-
ties was held i'll this city yesterday.
About seventy-five We're in attendance.
A permanent organization was effect
ed. Officers were elected for the ell
suing year as follows: President, Hon.
vice president, William Pedley, Little
Falls; second vice president, Il. J. Far
rand, Belle Prairie; secretary, Eva NJ.
Smith, Little Falls; treasurer, w. Z.
Earing, Little Falls. A banquet was
served at Hotel Buchanan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Luxurious repose is never true physi-
cal rest. To enjoy that blessing to it's
fullest extent, freedom from restraint
must be allowed every part of the
body. A firm surface is required-one
that will tend to keep the body
stretched out at full length, that the
lungs and heart may feel no sense OF
restriction by compression of the chest
walls, and that the blood may have
uninterrupted course in every direc,
ton. 3
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
SUFFOCATED IN A TUNNEL.
Limestone Miners Meet Death From
Powder Fumes.

Lead, S. D., Feb. "a. Yesterday
morning while engaged in cutting q
tunnel in the limerick at Englewood,
near Lead, Henry Waldschmet and
Walter Morenzic were suffocated by
smoke from black powder. The tun
mel was being driven and heavy
blast was fired, after which the two
men entered the tunnel. Not return
ing, the contractor Ed Henschke, went
after them, and was also overcome by
gas. When found Weldschmet and
Morenzic were dead and Henschke I'M
conscious. He may die.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
Acquitted of Assault.

Sparta, Wis, Feb. 24.-The case Of
the State of Wisconsin against Fred
Thompson, principal of the Norwalk
schools, for alleged assault and battery
on William Schell, one of his pupils,
was brought here from Norwalk and
occupied Judge Potts court. The
plaintiff claimed that the defendant
punished Schell in a cruel.manner for
a slight offense. The jury brought in
a verdict of not guilty as they thought
the refractory pupil got his deserts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
Rheumati.m Cure KILLED Him.

Easton, Ca. Feb. a. = News has
been received here of the death Of
Judge d. T. Mccormick in the south
ern portion of this country. His death
resulted from drinking five bottles of
n rheumatic cure. Whether or not the
oil was taken with suicidal intent, is
not known.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
wAsH1NGroN's BIRTHDAY.
IittinEly Celebrated by the Chicago
Union League Club.

Iittinsly Celebrated by the Chicago
Union League Club.
Chicago, Feb. 24.-At the club house
of the Union League on Jackson boule-
ward last evening the annual Washing
ton day banquet of the club was held
with more than usual success. The
annual celebration of the anniversary
of the birth of George Washington is
the chief event of the year of the
Union League club, and no pains are
spared to make it a success. 1t is
doubtful, however. if any Of the cele-
brations that have Eeen held hereto
fore have equalled in all respects that
Of last night, which was one of the
most brilliant affairs of it's kind ever
held in Chicago. The principal speak
ers We're President ]. G. Schurman, Of
Cornell university; Lieut.. Gov. Wood
ruff Of New York, and Gen. III. w.
Barnes Of California.
Observed at Washington.
Washington, Feb. 24.-Washington's
birthday was appropriately celebrated
here yesterday. The executive depart
ments We're closed as We're also many
business houses. Patriotic exercises
under the auspices of the Sons of the
Revolution We're held at the National
theater, and the fifth annual celebra-
ton of the National Society of the
Children of tho American Revolution
was held at the Columbia theater.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
DAN RICE is DEAD.
Veteran Circus Clown Succunlbs to
Bright's Disease.

bflSnpS DISeaSe.
New York, Feb. 24.--Dan Rice. the
veteran circus clown, died at Long
Branch yesterday after a lingering ILL
ness, aged seventy-seven years. Mr..
Rice had been in lingering illness for
several months. He suffered from
Bright's disease, but was able to go
out driving until week ago, when he
took to his bed. His real name was
Daniel McI1aren. He was born in New
York. His father nicknamed the boy
Dan Rice. after a famous clown in
Ireland. Mr.. Rice made three indie
pendent fortunes. He died, however,
comparatively poor man. With his
own shows he Travelled over the whole
West and also abroad. MI. Rice leaves
a widow in Texas. During his last ILL
ness he was writing book on his life,
and had about completed the closing
chapter, when he was stricken.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
NOT AUTHORIZED.
British Government Gave No In
structions to Open Letters in SoutI,

government auNe No IL
structiOns to Open Letters in SoutI,
Africa.
Washington, Feb. "a. The presi-
dents message conveying Il report of
the secretary of state in answer to the
Macrum resolution of the house of rep
resentatives gave a categorical answer
to the questions embodied in the reso-
luton. and did not refer to the action
OF the department in relation to the
matter 1t has since been given out
at the state department that inquiries
set ON foot Immediately after the pub
llcation Of Macrum's first statement,
developed the fact that the British gov
ernmenr had no knowledge of any i'll
reference with the correspondence of
the United States consulate at Pretoria
and the additional fact that if any
such interference had taken place it
was contrary to Instructions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
N e - e a.
.CR0NJE dies; HARD.
IL BY THE BRITISH HE
FIGHTS sTUBBORNLY. .r...

Asks for an Arsnistice to nu.y ;Ats
Dead and Receives 81 Reply to
.. Fight to Il Finish or Surrender
Unconditionnlly-H Reptiles That
He Was misunderstood aa,l In
tends to Fight to the Death-The
Battle Goes On-Boers Are Draw
ing Their Forces Together to At
!: tack Roberts. = !. !:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
OPPOSE TIE H: TREATY | / /:
MINORITY OF FOREIGN COMMITTEE
WILL MAKE A REPORT.

They Claim That the Clayton-1ul-
wer Treaty Is Dead and That the
Conceaing of It's Vitality Now Adj
mits the Right of Great Britain
to Interfere in American. Affairs
Some of the Strongest Points
Made Against the Treaty Are
Conceded and the Treaty Will BE
Amended Accordingly before Bet
ing Reported. 49,: ~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

"A preliminary meeting was held ut
Washington to prepare for a national
celebration concentrating the estab-
fishing OF the seat Of government a,
Washington. The proposed plan will
be submitted to the president.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
suiciiied In Jail.

Lebanon, Pa, Feb. 24-Leopold Rowe
committed suicide in his cell in the
county Jail last night by hanging.
Rowe, while in Berlls county jail at
Reading last week under a charge OF
robbery, confessed to having shot n
man at Campbellsville in 1893.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
New Banking Idea.

Grand Forks, n. d., Feb. 24.-Consid-
cradle interest has been developed
here in financial circles in the an
nouncement that r. B. Griffith, of the
Ontario store, is about to add bank
ing department to his store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
OVATION FOR DEWEY.
Celebration at Wheeling, w. Va, Is
Great Success.

CeIebratiOn at WheeIlnS, W. Va, Is
n Great Success.
Wheeling, w. Va, Feb. 24.-"Dewey
day. in Wheeling has come and gone,
and it goes down as the greatest in
the history Of the West Virginia me-
tropolis. And this, Notwithstanding
the weather, which could not have
been more unfavorable. Rain fell all
morning, followed in the afternoon by
q very damp snow. The parade, of
course, was not the great spectacle an
tic;pated. Instead Of the 10000 pa
raiders promised only $500 appeared.
Admiral Dewey and Lieut.. Dodridge
rode in carriages and both were given
q magnificent ovation along the streets,
which were lined by 25O0O to 10000
people who cheered themselves hoarse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
n. ID. HARDWARE DEALERS.
They Select Grand Forks as the
Next Meeting Place.

Next Meeting Place.
Fargo, n. D., Feb. 24-The North Da-
kota hardware dealers concluded two
days meeting here yesterday with an
executive session. Grand Forks was
selected as the place for the next an.
nual meeting, to be held the third
Wednesday in February. The meeting
has been an enthusiastic one, and the
statistics show that the North Dakota
association has the largest member
ship in proportion to the hardware
men Of the state Of any similar or
ganization. officers elected: Presi-
dent, Fl. T. Helgeson, Milton; vice
president, II. Harrington, Fargo; sec
rotary, G. n. Barnes, Grand Forks;
treasurer, H. N. Joy, Hamilton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

True independence never merges in
10 isolation but gladly welcomes every
aid from every source-not in servile
and INDECENT subsection, but as the
growing plant welcomes the warm sun
and the refreshing rain by which it is
to gain strength, in beauty and IN
fruitfulness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
lost Hi, L,fe in . snoxy,1idc.

Silverton, Colo, Feb "a. = A tele-
phone message from Eureka yesterday
conveys the information that Chris
Ikmesen. one of the owners and man
ager of the Lucky Friend mine in Pic
ayune gulch, lost his life in a snow
slide. He was on his way to the mine
from Silverton, travelling on snowshoes
at the time. A party has been organ
lied to search for the body.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
Little T,yine Left.

saltwater, Mimi. Feb. "a. Gen.
Reeve, warden of the penitentiary, re-.
ports that he has received orders for
over 5000, 600 pounds Of binding Irvine,
and that another week Will probably
exhaust the supply.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

BY doing each duty fully as 1t comes
We qualify for more light and great
aptitude for succeeding duties. Faith
fulness day by day In small things will
make US keen to recognize the divine
voice with reference to greater. things.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
ARRESTED AS SPIES.
Turkish omcia1. Suspected Beca,

Turkish officials Suspected Because
They Are Christians.
Constartinople, Feb. "a. Masurus
Bey, nephew of the late Turkish am
bassador at London, and Mr.. Dormer.
private secretary to Mehmed Mem
domh Vashah, Turkish minister Of the
interior, have been arrested on the
false accusation of being European
spies. Both officials are Christians.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
Unveiled by Roo.eyelt.

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 24.-In the pres
ence Of 1000 persons and the Sixty.
fifth regiment yesterday Gov. Roose-
welt unveiled the tablet to the fifty
members of the organization who died
during and subsequent to the Spanish
war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
McNu1ta Dies suddenly.

Washington, Feb. 24.-John McNulta
Of Chicago died suddenly at the Ham
ilton house here about $50 last even
ing. Mr.. McNulta was in the city in
connection with the receivership Of q
national bank, and. at one time was
identified in a similar capacity for the
whisky trust. He was about sixty
years of age and was well known in
Washington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
TEMPEST TOSSED.
Rough Experience of n Fishing Tug
Of kencsha Harbor.

O1I 1NCstH'SNst 1Ht11 UoIs
Milwaukee, Feb. 24.-A crew of five
men in charge Of the fishing tug Eagle
had a terrible experience last night
with wind and ice just off Kenosha
harbor The tug had gone out in the
morning, and when returning in the
evening found immense foes Of ice.
The men battled many hours against
the wind and ice and finally reached
the shore in an exhausted condition,
with the tug ruined.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
PURCELL Acquitted.
A Jury Says He Did Not Lead n
Riot,

Williamsburg. Ky, Feb. 24-Organ-
izer George w. Purcell, Of the United
Mine Workers, has been acquitted of
the charge of leading a riot. Purcell,
accompanied by 200 others, went to
the Proctor mines to organize a union.
He was met at the edge of the COM
pany's land and forbidden entrance.
Purcell came on against orders of the
superintendent and organized lodge,
but was not disorderly. The jury. af-
ter being out a few minutes, returned
Il verdict of not guilty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
MOOLIHAN is GONE.
Station Agent vanishes when tn
Travelling Auditor Appears.

Travelling Auditor Appears.
Grand Forks, N. D., Feb. 24.-Trav-
cling Auditor Billings, of the Great
Northern, is in charge of the Great
Northern depot at Bagley, Mimi, wait
ing until a new agent can be appoint
ed. The former agent, Hoolihan, mys-
teriously disappeared. On Tuesday
Billings went to Bagley to check up the
Office, the agent not having reported
for about ten days. He asked Hooli-
han for the money on hand and was
given So or 81, when Hoolihan ex-
planned that he must hurry up town
with the mail. He has not yet re-
turned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Young Jesse James has taken unto
himself a wife. Now he may be able
to get some practical points on the art
OF holding up trains without humping
into the law.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Solomon Roosevelt. builder of the
Baltic and Pacific. the first steamer to
cross the Atlantic, Is dead Mt Della
ware. Ohio, aged ninety three years.
He was born In Alburg, VT. and lived
many years In New York city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

1t is the mind that makes the body
rich; and as the sun breaks through
the darkest clouds, so honor peereth iD
the meanest habit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
Store Property Sold.

Moose Lake, Mimi, Feb. 24.-An I'M
portant real estate transfer was made
here yesterday wherein the John Hal
version store building was purchased
by H. o. Herreid from c. McCabe.
The purchase includes all of block 80.
Mr.. Herreid intends to move into it at
once with his general merchandise
business.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

The best servants of his satanical
majesty are those who attend church
for the purpose of making show
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Says an Irishman: cts a great COM
fort to be alone-especially when your
sweetheart is with you"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

The woman who doesn't care for
dress-well, it's either mistake or a
risstatement
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
ovERsTREET INDoRsED.
Renominated for Congress by In
diana Republicans.

indianapolis, Feb. "a. = Jesse Over
street, author Of the house financial
bill, was renominated for congress
from the Seventh district by the Re.
publican district convention. The NOM
nation was by reclamation. Strong
gold standard resolutions were adopt
ed. A letter from MIR. Overstrcet stat.
ing that the Republican party is op-
posed to trusts was read and adopted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Great as heaven and earth are, men
still find things in them with which to
be satisfied.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

A ladies' tailor has a hard row to
noe. He has to reform so many of his
customers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

The privilege of being at nome ev-
erywbere belongs only to kings, to girls
and to thieves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Flying-machine inventors may be
strictly temperate, but they often take
drop too much.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Suppression %of honest Investigation
means ratrogression. =: 49,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Many an heiress has lost her fortune
in an unfortunate matrimonial, specu-
lation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Women who are confirmed man-hat-
ers had to- begin on some particular
man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
The Skeleton in a Swoman's closet is
Usually some other female.
TheKfe Of policeman should not
expect him to give up his club.

Nations, like individuals, derive their
sigor from noble sentiments only.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

By wearing gloves you can ayaid
showing your hand in poker game.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01

Populists Name u State Ticket.
indianapolis, Feb -. Populists Of
Indiana, in state convention here,
named n stnte ticket yesterday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-01
Courier zlembfrat.
A; I. .KeehmsteLt,P r.,prietor,.
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LAseDoS. / $: : ~ ]. y. OAK:

Unrequited love must be species Of
heart failure
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07

The pleasure seekers who leave the city
for the Saturday half holiday, should not
forget Greenwood Garden this afternoon
for the entertainment at that resort
which is exceeding its old time populari-
ty under it's new management includes
new feature to the Portland public.
ascension, win leave mother earth by be-
ing fired from cannon. The cannon
will be discharged at promptly 4.3O and
doubtless a big crowd Will be on hand to
see the living cannon ball shoot skyward
to gracefully descend few minutes later
in a parachute:
The Portland daily press., 1900-07-07
SOUTH PORTLAND.

The young ladies of Danforth Cove viii
have lawn party and ice cream festival
next Friday afternoon and evening. The
tables will be arranged under the trees
and there viii be games and amuseni
and other entertainment for guests.
Every arrangement will be made to make
this the most pleasant and enjoyable pic
mic for the season. In the evening the
lawn and trees win be brilliantly ilIumi-
mated with Chinese lanterns. The young
ladies having the matter in charge are
Miss Ethel Stone, Miss Mabel Aver and
Miss Cresssy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Walker of the Cot
tage road, left yesterday for New York,
where they will join the Elweli party for
Paris, leaving New York tomorrow by
the steamship Potsdam OF the North Ger
man Lloyd line.
John B. Chasesand wife who have been
in Boston for some time past, have re-
turned to their home ON Meeting House
hill.
Miss Ruth Roberts Of Bowely Beach is
the guest Of her friend, Miss Ethel Jeffer-
son, Evans street.
Mrs Alpheus Rogers is stopping with
her sister, Mrs. Drew, at her cottage,
Danforth's Cove, for few weeks.
Mr.. Lewis O'Brion and family of New