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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
THE MARKETS.
Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centcrx.


st; Paul, Feb: 10: = Wheat = No. l
Northern, 66@67 1-2c; No. 2 Northern.
a @ 65 a4c.. Corn = No. 9 yellow,
81 IA q 81 1-2c; No. 8, 81. q 81 Lac.
Oats-No. 3 white, 24@24 lac; No. 3,
% 3-4@24c. Barley and Rye = Feed
barley, 33M34c; mailing grade, 35@3Sc;
No. 2 rye, sic; No. 3 rye, 50 1-2c.
Duluth, Feb. -19-Wheat-No. 1 hard,
81 5-Sc; No. 1 Northern, 66 1-Sc; No. 2
Northern, GO 5-Sc; No. 3 spring, 60 1-sc;
to arrive, No. 1 hard, 81 5-8c; No. 1
Northern, &C 1-Sc; May, No. Northern,
68 1-Sc: July, No. 1 Northern, 60 1-4c;
oats, % 1-2M24c; rye, 53c; barley, 34@
BIC; corn, 30 1-2c; flax, to arrive,
S1.55 IL.
Minneapolis, Feb. 19.-Wheat-No. 1
hard, SIC; No. 1 Northern, 66@67 1-2c;
No. 2 Northern, 65@65 3-4c. Oats-No.
white, 23 3-4c; No. 3, % 1923 3-4c.
Barley-Malting 35M40c; feed, 33@34c.
Rye-No. 2. 81 3-4@52c.
Chicago, Feb. 19.-Wheat-No. 9 red,
20 1-2M71 1-2c; No. do 6SM7Oc; No. 2
hard winter, 66@6Sc; No. 3 do, 63MGSc;
No 1 Northern spring, 6SM7Oc; No. 2
do, G7M69c; No. 3 spring. 64@6Sc. Corn
No. 9, SO 1898 3-4c; No. 3, 80 1-SM
80 3Sc. Oats - No. 3, % 1-4M23 lie;
No. 3, 23c.
Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 19.-Flour is
steady. Wheat steady; No. Northern,
6S@6S 1-2c; No. . Northern, G5666 Lee.
Rye higher; No. 1, So 1-2M59c. Barley
steady; No. 2, 46 Ice; sample, 37M46c.
Oats lower; No white, % 1905 34c.
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 10. - Cattle
Beeyes, $4.25 q 5.25; cows and bulls,
mixed, So q 4; stockers and feeders,
$3.50{l4.50; calves and yearlings, $3.75
q 4.75. Hogs, $4.75 a 4.S5; bulk,
SALT IL.
Chicago, Feb. 10. - Cattle - Beeves,
81 a 6; cows and heifers, So a 4.75;
stocllers and feeders, $3.25@4.75;
TeNas-fed beeves, S4@5. Hogs-Mixed
and butchers, $4.75@5; good to choice
heavy, S4.9O@5; rough heavy, 81 75M
4.S5; light. $4.700490; bulk of sales,
$4.S0@4.95. Sheep, $4.90@5.75; lambs,
S5M7.15.
South ST. Paul, Feb. 10. - Hogs -
$4.5OM4.S5. Cattle - Stockers, 1904;
heifers, $3M3.35; cows. $2.5O04; bulls.
S3@3.4O; calves, S4MG.25. Sheep, $3.50
$780,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Raising Broom Corn Prices.

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-There was quiet
meeting Of the members OF the Union
Broom company, known as the broom
corn trust, in this city, and it is said
an effort was made to advance the
price of brush from 5000 to $500 ton,
but the wiser heads thought it best
not to. The dealers outside claim this
win be done at the next meeting. From
al sections come reports Of increased
acreage this year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE house YES
terday INDUCED in It's annual joke by
striking from the legislative appropria-
lion bill all provision for the civil ser.
rice commission. This action is taken
each year in committee of the whole.
where the members do not go on rec
ord, and the provision is then invaria
oily restored when the bill gets back in
the house where members have to re.
spOnd to their names upon roll cal.
The votes to strike out was Is to 81.
To-day the house will reverse this ac-
ton as usual on an aye and no vote.
Most of the time of the house yester-
day beyond that occupied on the dis
cuSsion of the civil service law was
devoted to attacks on the speech made
by Mr.. Sims of Tennessee on WedneS-
aay, in which he furnished some fig
lres of the pension office showing the
number of applications for pensions
fled by soldiers Of the volunteer regi-
ments engaged in the Spanish war t.
show that the Northern soldiers were
much more clamOrous in that regard
Than the Southern ones, and attrlbu-
ling this to the debauching of public
sentiment in the North on the pension
question. MI. Pearre Of Maryland
raised the storm by Il reference to
those figures and the statement that
hundreds of Massachusetts, soldiers
who never smelled powder had applied
Tor pensions. This brought out an in
dignant reply from Mr.. Fitzgerald of
Massachusetts,, who detailed the record
Of the Massachusetts, volunteers in the
ate war. He was followed by others
who defended the records of the SOL
aiers from their several states. Mr..
Hepburn of Iowa vigorously assailed
Mr.. Sims. Considerable temper was
shown.
When the session opened announce
ment Of the receipt Of the currency bill
from the senate was made, and on mo-
lion Of Mr. Overstreet of Indiana, by
unanimous consent, the senate amend
ments were disagreed to. The speak
II appointed Messrs. Overstreet of IL
diana, Brosius OF Pennsylvania and
Cox Of Tennessee conferees. The house
then went into committee of the whole
Dn the legislative appropriation bill.
The Senate.
Consideration of the financial meas
ire having been concluded. discus ion
pf the Philippine question was resumed
IN the senate yesterday. Nh. McEne1y
,f Louisiana strongly opposed the per
manent acquisition of the islands and
believed the United States ought to re-
inquish them us soon as the authority
pr this country had been asserted. Mr..
Stewart took a prominent position in
favor Of the admission of the products
Of any Of the island possessions of the
United States free of duty.
The bill providing form of govern
ment for the Territory of Hawaii was
read, but beyond that Formally moth
ing was done with it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
nR1rA1N's RESERVE FLEET.

Forty-Seven AdditiOal War Vessel.
Could Be Put in Commission at
Once.
London. Feb. 1S.-A telegram from
Portsmouth says the admiralty inquir-
les at the naval ports have resulted in
the assurance that forty-seven addi-
tional battleships. cruisers and tor
pedo boat destroyers could forthwith
hoist the pennant. The admiralty has
ordered the ships in the fleet reserve
ut Portsmouth to be fully crewed and
ready for sea. This is regarded in
some quarters as preliminary to put
ting the whole reserve in readiness for
commissioning.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
TRAILING TRAIN ROBBERS.
One of Them Found iii Il Dying Con
ditiOn.

ditiOM.
Tombstone. Ariz., Feb. 1S.-One Of
the train robbers who held up the N.
NJ. & A. T. trarin at Fairbanks Thurs
day night, was found yesterday in a
dying condition at Sycamore Spin 9,
aine miles from Tombstone, The rob-
ber's name is John Dunlap, alias
'Thrce-Fingered Jack" Duniap's
three accomplices are being pursued by
a slleriff's posse. The traril leads in
the direction of the Cochiz stronghold
IN the Dragon mountains. The woun-
led robber received in the abdomen the
full charge of shotgun fired by the
Wells-Fargo messenger. kilograms
have been sent to different points
warning officials to be on the lookout
for the three robbers, and it is conf
Identity expected that they will be APP
pretended or killed within twenty-four
nOurS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
BLAZE AT BOWDLE.
Serious Searching for a South Da
tn

Serious Scorching for a South Da.
l1Ota Town.
Aberdeen, s. D., Feb. 10. - Bowdle.
S. D., was visited by disastrous fire
last night which deprived that city Of
one Of her best business blocks. About
8 o'clock fire was discovered in the
basement of L. H. Wards general
store, and every available effort was
used to confine the fire to that build
ing, but a strong northwest wind soon
swept the flames into adjo ming build
ings and out of control, and the entire
block was completely destroyed. The
estimated loss is 100000, about half
covered by insurance,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
CHoYNsKI WINS FROM MAHER.

Californian Proves Too Clever for
the Irishman.
Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Joe Choynski was
given the decision over Peter Maher in
a siX-round contest before the Fort
Dearborn Athletic club last night. The
blond Californian evidently had not
forgotten his former defeat at the
hands of the Irishman, for throughout
the fight he took but few chances,
contenting himself with jolting Peter
with his left, a task which he found
comparatively easy. In the last two
rounds of the fight, Maher, maddened
by the sting of Choynski's left glove,
rushed furiously but was almost in
variably Strengthened up, and during
the closing minute of the last round
was so badly punished that he was
staggering as the bell rang.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
ORIENTAL INTRIGUES.
apan Deeply Interested in Chinese
Mni

Japan Deeply Interested in Chinese
Court Affairs.
Victoria. B. c.. Feb. IS. - Advices
from Japan say the news of the court
intrigues in China excite the lveliest
interest. The relations between the
Japanese government and the dowager
empress are evidently Of the most in
innate character, and this causes the
liveliest interest. Foreigners and resi-
dent tourists are regarding with great
regret the demolition Of the castle
gates at Toxic. These relics of feudal
days have formed one Of the chief at
fractions Of the city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Withdraw Troops From Cubn


Washington, Feb. 1S-Secretary Root
has determined to continue the policy
begun by Gen. Leonard Wood Of re-
ducing the force of United States
troops in Cuba, and during the coming
spring there will be a heavy reduction
Of the existing force unless there is
some untoward change in the present
highly satisfactory conditions there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
The University Daily.

st. Paul. Feb. 1S.-The committee APP
pointed for the purpose has made all
preliminary arrangements for the is
suance of the new state university
daily. The paper will be called the
Minnesota Daily. and its first appear
anoe will be on March "a.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Blow to Normal Schools,

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 49, - The
normal school bill was defeated in the
house--46 to Al. This was the chief
bill before the legislature. The pre-
liminary plans were for the establish
ment of three schools in the state upon
the recommendation Of the educational
association. The action of the house
was surprise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Postmaster Is short.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 18. = Frank G..
Simmons, postmaster at Sewal, was
arrested and brought to Lircoln, beng
charged with IL shortage Of $3S30.0S.
Simmons, who has long been promi-
nent in state politics, admitted the
shortage to Inspector Sinclair. David
Figaro, one of Simmons bondsmen,
when Informed Of the shortage and
asked to take charge Of the Office,
dropped dead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Receiver Appointed.

sturgis, s. D., Feb 1S.-samuel G.
Sheffield has been appointed by Judge
Moore receiver Of the Sturgis Water
company, and took charge of the af-
fairs of the company yesterday. Mr..
Sheffield Immediately appointed J. J.
Davenport manager under him T. look
after the company's property.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Charged With Eraud.

Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. 18.-Detectivc
George Lewellyn arrested H. T. Laper,
an Ipswich, S. D., saloonkeeper on
charge of defrauding insurance COM
panies. The claim is that Laper first
padded his invoices and that two sus-
picious fires occurred in his place in
rapid succession. Laper was formerly
barber in Minneapolis.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Former Pos+master Arrested.

Chicago, Feb. IS. - r. j. steinman,
who is said to be identical with Fred
]. Heinemann. former postmaster of
Kirkwood, Mo-. was arrested at the
Sherman house by government officers
Oh the charge of embezzling govern
ment funds. Judge Kohlsaat will be
asked to issue an order for the removal
of the defendant to St. Louis to stand
trial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Cold in South Dnko.a

Deadwood, S. D., Feb. 10. - The
weather here for the past few days
has been exceedingly cold The Their
mometer registered 80 degrees below
zero yesterday morning at Lead, Rap
id City, Bellefourche and Deadwood.
A heavy wind is blowing from the
north and cattle OH the ranges are re-
ported as suffering.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Light. shut on.

Sank Center, Mimi, Feb. 1S-An ac-
cident Of n serious nature happened to
the engine Of the milling company's
plant, In consequence Of which we viii
have no electric lights for week or
ten days. s
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Miss Anthony Honored.-

washington, Feb. 1S.-Several thou
sand people, including the delegates to
the National American Women's Suf-
nage association, which has just con-
Guided it's annual session here, assem-
hled at the Lafayette opera house to
do homage to Susan B. Anthony, the
veteran worker in behalf Of the en-
eranchisement Of women, who yester-
day celebrated the e:ghtieth anniver-
yary Of her birth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
FORCED TO GO HOME.

Forty-Eight Cinnamon Start for the
Coast.
Fargo, N. D., Feb. 1S.-United States
Marshal Haggart leaves to-day with
twelve deputies in charge of forty
eight Cinnamon who were ordered de
ported by Judge Amidon for violation
Of the exclusion act. The men will go
in two special coaches over the North
ern Pacific, and will sail on the Olyln-
pia from Port Townsend Feb. %.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Makes .Jans Annrebensive.

San Francisco. Feb. IS. - Adyices
from Japan per rsteamer Coptic report
that the Japanese government has
knowledge that Russia will place So
600 troops at Port Arthur within two
years. Japan is apprehensive Of the
move, as Russia corl! fill Korea with
soldiers in very short tine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Watertovvn Land Office,

Watertown, s. D., Feb. 19-The bust
ness of the land Office for the month of
January was the largest in total re.
ceipts of any since the present admin
istration. There were 81 homestead
entries, representing 6,s56 acres; 81
final homestead proofs, 1920 acres; 81
cash entries, 1929 acres. The total
cash receipts for the month were SILL
600
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Under the Cars,

Prentice, Wis. Feb. IS Irving
Smith, brakeman for the Wiscors n
Central railroad, while switching. fell
under the cars, the wheels passing
over his left leg near the body, from
the effects Of which he died.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Fire mt MERRILL.

Merrill. Wis, Feb. 10. Fire de-
stroyed the brick block belonging to
the Norway estate. The lower story
was occupied by general store ami
q drug store and the upper story by
Offices. LOSS. 925, 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
A..irned to NII..ion work.

White Earth. Mimi, Feb. 17.-Rev.
Father Fidelia Lueking, O. s. B., of
st. Johns abbey, has been assigned to
duty and to assist Rev. Father Alloy
sure, O. s. b., in conducting the Cath
Ollie mission work of the reservation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
DEEP SEA SOUNDINGs.

A Depth of Nearly Six Miles Record
ed at Guam.
San Francisco. Feb. 1S.-The United
States steamship Nero during it's re-
cent survey for tlans-Pacific cable
broke the record for deep sea sound
ings. One sounding near Guam is now
marked 5,G2G fathoms, only tritle
short of six statute mills.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
REWARD FOR ARREST.
Ex-Quartermaster General White ne
Michigan Is Wanted.

Lansing. Mich, Feb. 1S-Secretary
of State stearns. MS chairman of the
state board Of auditors, has authorized
Sheriff Porter to offer a reward Of 81
600 for the apprehension of ex-Ouar.
termastcr General William T.. White.
who is wanted on charge OF cmbez.
Element Of state funds while mem.
Der Of the Michigan military board.
and who disappeared several weeks
ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
tremendously Escapes Death.

Ouray, Colo, Feb 1S.-W. G. Car
roll, an employee Of the s liver Queen
mine, was carried over precinice 600
feet high by snow slide yesterday,
and aside from severe bruises, was un-
injured. On the way down he caught
the roots of a tree for a moment and
the great mass of snow passed him so
that when he reached the bottom of
the cannon he was able to dig himself
nlIf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
school for Rourh Riders.

Denver, Colo, Feb. lS.-A school for
the training Of rough riders and sharp
shooters is to be establ shed in Colo
RADIO 1t will be known as the Colo
RADIO School for Rough Riders and
Sharpshooters, and will be differed by
some Of the best military men in the
country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
AGED Convict Dead

Anamosa, Iowa, Feb. 49, = Thomas
Kelley, life convict for murder, aged
eighty-four years, died of old age KEEL
ley was sent up twelve years ago from
Lucas county for completely with his
wife in numbering Charles Archibald, a
hermit and miser, supposedly for his
money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
overcome nv Gas.

Chicago, Feb. IS. = A city sewer Ia
borer was killed and five others over
come by gas VIII lie at work in sewer
at Paulina and Fulton streets yester-
day. 1t is said the remaining five may
not recover because they We're
drenched with water and then expo: ed
to the cold wind before reaching the
city hospital.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
British Election.

London, Feb. 18.--Hon. Ivor Guest,
Conservative. has been elected without
opposition, to represent Plymouth In
the house Of commons, In succession to
Sir Edward Ch,s z
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Col. Harrison Goes to Porto Rico

Washington, Feb. Is. Lieut.. Col.
Russell B. Harrison, u S. ", has been
relieved from further duty as inspector
general of the department of Santiago
and Puerto Principe He VII soon go
to San Juan, Porto Rico, for duty as
inspector general of the department of
Porto Rico.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Old settlers' Reunion.

early settlers of Greenwood Prairie
held their annual reunion at this place.
An old-fashioned dinner was served to
over 200 people.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
PUPIL ARRESTED.
Was Caught Smoking n Cigarette


Was Caught Smoking n Cigarette
Other Prosecutions.
Winona, Mimi, Feb. IS. - Superin
tendent Tormey, of the city schools,
has caused the arrest of Rollo Clement,
minor pupil, for smoking a cigarette
on the street, and also the arrest Of
Mrs. Anna Milanowski. a storekeeper,
for selling tobacco to another minor.
Mr.. Tormey is making an effort to sup
press the use Of tobacco by minor
school children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Forms Volunteer

Forms Volunteer Fire Department..
Vernon Center Mimi, Feb. Is. - A
chemical engine has been purchased by
the village council and fire depart
ment organized, with the following Of
ficers: Il. III. Barnes, chief; Hugh
Francis. first assistant chief, and Mil
ton Porter, second assistant chief.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
Wcary's Advice.

"Say, Weary. I'm thinkin' of going
On the stage as Romeo"
Elbows dat, LinpyY'
''Why. dey say dat de new Romeo in
de New York gram opry never
slaves"
well, dent you go on, Limpy. till
you hear of a Romeo dat never
bathes. "--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
National Danks to Report.

Washington, FeA 1S.-The controller
of the currency has issued call TOR
reports of condition of National banks
at the close OF business Tuesday. FEB.
13. 1900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-02-22
THE HOUSES JOKE
STRIKES OUT APPROPRIATIONS ron
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.

This Action Takes Place Annually In
Committee of the Whole When
the Members Do Not Go ON Rec
ord, Then in the House ON Roll
Call the Provision Is Invariably
Restored Lively Discussion on
Spanish War Pcnsfons-Confere
Appointed ON Finance Bill-Phil-
iDpine Discussion in the Senate.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
RUSSIANS ATTACKED
Driven South From Mukden
by Chinese Troops. ~
COLUMN SUFFERS SEVERE LOSS
Boxers Appear in Several Towns, Ineit-
ing the Inhabitants to RevoIs
Against Foreigners.

St. Petersburg, August 2.-The Rus
sian general staff has received dis
patches from various commanders indi-
eating serious state of affairs through
out Manchuria. The revolt in the
neighborhood of Mukden and the dis
trict northward bas assumed such pro-
portions that the Russian column has
been compelled to retreat from Muk-
den southward. Fighting continuous
ly, the column with difficulty reached
the station at the Ajasandzian, where
on July it was surrounded by Chinese
troops. Requirements were sent and
the withdrawal of the column was
effected to Daschizao with 48 casual
ties. killed, wounded and missing.
The railway from Mukden to Telin
and Daschlzao has been completely
destroyed and the fate of the workmen
and railway officials north of Mukden
is not known. The whole Mukden dis
trict is menaced by large bodies of Chi
nese troops with artillery. Atlss
Chinese troops and Boxers, in def
ance OF treaties, have appeared at the
towns OF Tukshou, Sinjudshi and Ga
Jeff, inciting the inhabitants to revolt.
On July II the garrison at Sinjudshi
was shelled from the town, three men
being killed. A Russian detachment
returning from an inspection of affairs
in Gaoudun peninsula was attacked and
surrounded by Chinese troops July s21.
The Russians eventually repuIsed the
Chinese with loss of eight Cossacks
killed and 10 wounded,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Street Car Accident In " hich Ten Per-
sons We're Injured. s...,
Toledo. Ohio, Aug. Ten people
were injured. one fatally, and two. SER
iousjly, in street car accident here
tonight.
The injured were taken into adja-
cent drug stores and physician's offices
and their injuries cared for until they
could be taken home.
The accident was peculiar one. 1t
resulted from an explosion that hap.
pened, no one seems to know exactly
how. It had just reached Twenty
second street when a binding fash of
electricity, followed by a cloud of
smoke, and cries of injured persons,
as they were tumbled into the street,
attracted the attention Of belated pass
ers-by. The injuries are of such a
character that they are in every in
stance extremely painful.
The car was provided with the usual
two-light circuits. but the crew are of
the opinion that during the storm,
lightning struck the short circuit and
cut it out. This left but one circuit
unprotected with the connecting wires,
subject to cutout or any overcharge
of electricity. Just how the explosion
occurred is not known, but the circuit
fuse blew out with crash, the car was
instantly filed with the lurid flashes
of the subtitle electric fluid, and cries
of pain and astonishment were uttered
by men and women. falling over each
other out of the car.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1900-08-03
California OF, Lands.

Washington, July 3o.-Commis.
sioner Hermann, of the general land
office, has decided to continue for a
reasonable time the suspension of about
SO whole townships in Los Angeles,
San Francisco and Visalia land dis
tricts in California, from disposition
under the agricultural law, on represen-
taJions that they contain valuable oil
deposits A thorough inquiry into the
true character of the lands is now in
progress. Petitions and sworn protests
have been posted with the general land
office, setting out that vast areas OF
non-agricultural lands in California
have every indication of containing val
liable deposits of oil. The land office
last February ordered the suspension of
these townships. in view of the con-
troversy over their value as oil lands.
The action is in line with recent de-
cision of Judge Ross, of the United
States circuit court for the southern
district of Californa.