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Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29
Notice of Withdraw al.

Owing to the difficulties arising in the
selection of Treasurer IN the City of
Langdon 1 hereby announce that am
not candidate for the Office of Mayor
of this city and positively decline to run
for the same. Thanking my many
friends for their solicitations I remain
very truly, D. H. MCMILLAN.
March 30, 1900.
Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29
GREATEST RACING STALLION
ON EARTH.

Horse breeders, look to your own IN
terest and use the best horse The cele-
brated trotting stallion, Bartholdi Patch
en- (No. 14575), will retire from the track
this summer and will stand for service at
his own stable. This horse has never
been beat n on the track when put in
condition for trotting.
MCMILLAN & RAMAGE.
Langdon N. D.
Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29
p. S. SCHW TZ
Contractor and Builder,

DRESDEN, N. DAKOTA
Takes contracts in all parts OF the
county. Makes plans and specifica
tions and gives estimates on work
OF all kinds.
Courier Democrat., 1900-03-29
Building Time -

This is the time OF the year when you
are planning to make some improve
ments in the building line. Whether
it is new house, new barn. granary
or but small addition, remember
that
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
WILL WORK FOR FUSION.
Leaders Confer with Bryan and Stevenson
and Agree Upon Campaign Plans.

Leaders Confer with Bryan and Stevenson
and Agree Upon Campaign Plans.
Plans for the Democratic national
campaign of 1900 were outlined and
practically agreed upon at con-
ference between the leaders of tho
party, held at Lincoln, Neb. The plan
includes the appointment of cam,
paign committee as agreed upon be.
tween representatives of the Demo-
cratic, Silver Republican and Populst
parties at Kansas City.
This committee will include members
Of all three parties, and perhaps also
Democrats not members of the national
committee but who are prominent in
the councils of the party This com
mittee will, it is said, have charge in a
measure OF the practical working of
| the campaign, and will work for fusion
on state and congressional tickets
wherever possible. The press and ex-
ecutive committee, it is expected, will,
with one or two exceptions, be the
same us last year.
The personnel Of all the committees
was left in the hands of Chairman
Jones. The question of national head
quarters was also left in his hands. 1t
was stated that Chicago would proba-
bly, be selected.
Mr., Bryan said that he had made no
plans as to the part he would take in
the campaign, and would not do SO
until he had conferred further with
the party leaders
Mr.. Towne may not announce his tie
cison in regard to the vice -presiden-
tial nomination for several days, al
though several Populist leaders in the
city stated that he might announce
his withdrawal to the Populist execu-
tive committee
Bryan running mate, Adlai Il. Ste
venson, when he arrived in Lincoln,
was met at the station by Mr.. Bryan,
Senator Jones and crowd of 200
people, who gave him cordial well
come
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
PRINCE CHING ON OUR SIDE.
His Army Protects Foreigners in Peking
Against Prince Tuan and the Boxers.

With the foreigners in Peking prob
ably safe amid civil war. with Prince
Ching on their side, with the powers
united and their forces constantly in.
ereasing, The outlook IN China is now
more hopeful than it has been for u
month past
1t appears from the c0utions state
ment given ont by Tao Tai Shan in
Shanghai that tho reason that the guns
bearing on the legation at Pekiug were
not used is that Prince Ching, who is
served by 10000 troops, secured all the
artillery ammunition
shan likewise intimates that Yung
Lu, comman1cr-in-chie of the north
ern army, is associated with Prince
Ching in opposing Prince Tuan's fero-
cious designs and dictatorial ambition
shan, who appeared to be the solo
Shanghai conduit of PelSing news.
cheers the foreign eonsuls by those
confidential communications, but takes
excessive precautions to prevent tho
Chinese from thinking him friendly ia
the foreigners.
The feeling OF unrest in the southern
and central provinces continues. Tho
members of the official classes in those
provinces strive to remain neutral
with a leaning toward the foreigners,
until they shall see whether the mod
crate or extreme factions will win in
! Picking.
/ Prince Ching seems To be standing
for the dynasty and the old order
against pince Tuans inordnate ambi
tion.
From foreign view point, the cap
ture of Peking is, according to Til,
Daily Mails Shanghai correspondent
the key TO the situation, and tina
delay means 100 recruits for the Boxer
for every foreign soldier in China.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

on the part of the delegates from
othd r states, but l feel that 1t is nv
duty to rise here and now say to YOU
that for personal reasons, and good
and valid reasons, l cannot accept this
nom ination. have not been candi-
date, do not desire to be candidate
and | must not be nominated by this
con Fention'
Ja mes Hamilton Lewis of Washing
ton was then placed in nomination by
w. II. Dunphy. Lewis withdrew be-
fore the vote.
GPvernorJohu Walter Smith of Mary
land was nominated by A. Leo Knott.
Colonel Julian Carr, of North Caro-
lima and A. w. Patrick of Ohio, were
also nominated.
The first ballot resulted: Stevenson.
$50 4; Hill, 200: Towne, 500; scatter
ing Ohio, Patrick, 46, Montana, Carr,
l; North Carolina, %; Maryland,
SIN tn. l6; Missouri, Hogg, /; Missouri,
Danforth, 1.
Before the result of the ballot was
am ounced, state after state changed
their vote to Stevenson and in the end
the nomination was made unanimous.
The usual formal resolutions of
thanks to Kansas City and 20 the OIL
GERS of the convention were adopted,
am id the greatest confusion, and then
at B:21, on motion of Chairman Jones
the national Democratic convention OF
| 1000 adjourned
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
ARMED MEN BARRED OUT.

Officers in Goebel Trial Search All Persons
in Court Room for Concealed Weapons.
The cases of the commonwealth
against Youtsey, Powers. Davis, Whit
aker and Combs, charged with COM
plicity in the murder of William
Goebel at Frankfort. January 4, were
called by Judge Cantrill at George
town, Ky, on change of venue. BY
tered the court rooms were searched.
In addition to the imposing array of
counsel on each side and large num-
ber of witnesses from all parts of the
state, big crowd of spectators throng-
ed the room.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

speakers being Ex-Governor Uoeg, of
Texas; Hon. A. NJ. Dockerv, of Mis-
souri,; Mayor ID. $. Rose, of Milwaukee:
j. +. Mccullough, of indianapolis;
Congressman James Nelson, of Illinois;
Governor Beckwith of kentucky, and
Hon j. w. Miles, of Maryland.
AT the afterpon session, which was
called to order at o'clock, the plat
form was p 'esented, Mr., Tillman, OF
South Carolina, being selected to read
the same, after which the platform
was unanimously adopted.
After the adoption of the platform
and as soon as order could he restored
the nomination of Mr.. Bryan was made
and the convention adjourned till the
following day.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
WEEK IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Eleve.; Americans Killed While Scouting In
Luzon, and sixteen Wounded.

The past weeks scouting in Luzcn
resulted in eleven Americans being
killed and sixteen being wounded. One
hundred and sixty Filipinos were
killed during the week, aud eight
Americans who had been prisoners In
the hands of the rebels were surren-
dered, and one hundred rifles were
turned over to the United States off,
cials.
The enemy ambushed wagon train
between Indang and Naic.
The Third infantry lost nine men
while on an expedition to punish tha
Ladrones in the delta of the Rio
Grande.
In the Antigua province Of Panay, q
running fight Of three hours duration
resulted in the killing or wonnding of
seventy of the enemy. There were no
casualties,among the Americans.
The insurgents are slowly accepting
the Americans provisions. In some
instances the Americans are suspend
ing operations, in order to rive TIL .
rebels an opportunity to take advant-
age of the decree.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
BRYAN AND STEVENSON SELECTED.
Both Are Unanimously Nominated by the Democrats Con-
vcnion at Kansas City.
viii Stand Upon Platform Which
Opposes Mitasm and Trusts Specifically Con
hs Ratio OF 10 to l-Sena, Hill Seconds Bryan

William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska
was unanimously placed in nomination
as the Democratic candidate for presi-
dent of the United States on plat
form opposing imperialism, militarism
and trusts, and specifically declaring
for the free coinage of silver at the
ratio of I6 to /.
When the call of states began for
the purpose of placing candidates in
nomination, Alabama yielded it's place
at the head of the list to Nebraska, and
Oldham of that state made his way to
the platform for the initial speech
placing Mr.. Bryan in nomination for
the presidency. The orator was strong
voiced and entertaining, yet to the
waiting delegates and spectators there
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

nomination of former Congressman
Towne. The action of the Democratic
convention, however, in placing Adlai
Stevenson in nomination, took the del
egates off their feet
For two hours Senator Teller, former
Congressman Shafroth Of Colorado and
Cheadle of Indiana and others made
speeches in favor Of indorsing tho
Democratic ticket, but it was not until
Towno himself appeared and appealed
TO the convention not to nominate
him, but TO concentrate their forces,
that the delegates calmed down and
the vice presidential nomination was
referred to the national committee.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
BOERS ATTACK BULLER.


Make an Ineffective Attempt to Capture the
British General.
Late news from South Africa reports
that the Beers Intellectually attacked
General Buffers escort between San
derton and Heidelburg on Saturday, as
he was returning from visit to Lord
Roberts.
The Beers attacked Wiclksburg gar
rison at midnight on Tuesday, but
were driven off after forty-five min
utes' lighting
General Brabant on July 5th occu-
pied Dern berg between Senekal and
Winberg, which served as base for
bands assailing conveys. Colonel Ma
hon of General Hutton's mounted
troops caught up and engaged 5000
Beers east of Bronkers Spruit and
drove them off. The British casual
ties numbered thirty-three.
Commandant Limmer tried to recap
ture Rustenburg on July 5th. but was
driven dack
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
STEVENSON NOMINATED.
Receives the Unanimous Endorsement OF
the Convention.

Receives the Unanimous Endorsement Of
the Convention.
The Democratic national ticket was
completed at the third days session by
the nomination of Adlai E. Steyenso
OF Illinois for the vice presidency.
The nomination was made on the first
ballot, state after state joining in the
wild scramble to record their support
of the winning candidate
The closing session convened at 10:45.
and Immediately following prayer, the
call of states began for the purpose O
making nominations for the vice -presi-
dency.
Representative James Wilson of Illi-
nois presented the name of Adlai L.
Stevenson, which was received with
warm applause. A. A. Roesng of
Minnesota then took the platform and
nominated Charles A. Towne.
The sensation of the day came. how
ever, when Delegate Grady of New
York, one of the leaders of Tammany
Hall, stepped TO the front and de-
clared: "On behalf of the Democracy
of New York present to this conven-
ton, for the nomination for vice. presi-
dent, the name of David Beunet Hill. "
His words set the convention in fren-
~ of enthusiasm. The scene which
followed was far the most tempestuous
of the session, and the name of Hill
echoed and re-echoed through the hall
Meantime Senator Hill worked his
way to the platform and asked Grady
to yield that he might make a state
ment, but Grady refused. While SEN
ator Hill, on the platform, waited for
quiet and for Senator Grady to finish
his speech, he kept repeating Il will
not take it." To Senator Grady he
said This is absolutely unfair. You
should not do it."
After Grady had finished Senator
| Hill secured recognition, and said in
part: While l greatly appreciate the
action of the delegation from New
York, 1t is proper for me to say that IL
is without my approval. appreciate
also the manifestations of friendlipess
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
Boys confesa 70 wholesale Murder.

At Anolla, Mimi, warrants have
been issued for the arrest of James
Hardy, Elmer Miller and William Mat
tison, on the charge of having muir
dered Mrs. William Wise and her son,
William, on May 27th, and mortally
wounding william Wise, Sr., and his
son, Joe The accused are mere
youths. According to the confession
of Mattison, Hardy and Miller were
lovers of the two Wise girls, and had
been forbidden the house by the girls
father. The shooting was done for re-
venge.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

was but one point to his speech, and
that was the stirring peroration which
closed with the name of William Jen-
nings Bryan. This was the signal for
the demonstration of the day, and the
great concourse joined in a tribute of
enthusiastic devotion to the party
leader. All of the intensity of former
demonstrations and much more was
added to this final tribute to the
leader.
When the demonstration had spent
itself the speeches seconding the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Bryan were in order
Senator White spoke for California,
giving the tribute of the Pacific coast
to the Nebraska candidate.
When Colorado was reached that
state yielded to Senator Hill of New
York. Senator Hill was accorded a
splendid ovation, the entire audience
rising and cheering wildly. Mr.. Hill
was in good voice, and his tribute to
the Nebraskan touched sympathetic
chord in the hearts of the audience.
The eloquent Daniel of Virginia, adj
ded his glowing tribute to the candi-
date, while former Governor Pattison
of Pennsylvania spoke for his state and
for the east; Governor McMilin of
Tennessee voiced the wishes of the
state which had Furnished three pres
| idents;" Hawaii, through its native del
egate, John II. Wise, made its first
seconding speech in Democratic ma
tional convention, and finally Mrs.
. Cohen of Utah seconded the nomina-
tion of Mr.. Bryan in behalf of the state
of u tab.
Then came the voting State after
State recorded its vote in behalf of the
Nebraska candidate, and giving him
the unanimous vote of all the States
and Territories. The convention man
ayers had already agreed that this was
sufficient work for the day, and the
| Vice'Presidential nomination was al
| lowed to go over until Friday.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
REGULARS FOR CHINA.
Boys In Blue Have Been Ordered to the
Orient.

Boys In Blue Have Been Ordered to the
Orient.
As result OF a thorough consi1era-
tion of the subject by the secretary of
war, Lieutenant General Miles and
Adjutant-General Corbin, orders have
been. issued by the war department for
the dispatch of 1884 regular troops to
the Philippines, with view of utiliza-
tion in China If it is found necessary to
send them TO that country.
The force is made up OF two battal-
ions each of the Fifteenth, Second,
Fifth and Eighth infantry, two squad
rons each of the First and Ninth cav
airy, one squadron of the Third cav
airy and company of engineers.
These troops will be forwarded as
rapidly as transportation arrange
ments can be perfected, and the entire
fleet Of transports at San Francisco
and New York will be employed in the
work.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
Allied Troops VIII Number 100000,

An allied force of nearly 100, 900 men
will be in China within few weeks
These figures are larger than those
given heretofore, but are based on
better information. The allies at
Taku and Tien Tsin now number about
is, 600 men The reinforcements under
orders consist of $4,000 japanese
troops, $1,000 Germans, $4,000 Rus
slams, II 900 Americans, 10000 British,
5000 French and 1900 Italians The
arrival of the japanese division and
the Ninth infantry will bring the
fighting strength of TIE lies to about
as, 900 men.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
SILVER REPUBLICANS IN LINE.
WIN support the Democratic Ticket. AL
though They Had Hope That Towne
Would BE Nominated.

After long and exciting debate,
du ring which it looked several times
as if Mr.. Charles A. Towne would be
no minated for vice-president in spite
of his protest against such action, the
national convention of the Silver Re-
pu blican party adjourned sine die
Without making a nomination, the
Whole matter being referred to the
ma ational committee with power to act.
Later, after a prolonged conference,
the committee decided to indorse Stew
en$on.
w. j. Bryan was made the unani-
nous choice of the convention for
president during the morning session,
and it was the intention TO complete
the ticket in the afternoon by the
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
JONES AGAIN CONTROLS.

The Arkansas Senator WIN Direct the
Democratic Campaign.
The national committee of the Demo-
cratic party met after the adjournment
of their convention and Immediately
organized. Senator Jones, who was
not a member of the committee. re-
ma ined outside until the preliminares
wei over, Thomas Taggart OF In
diana, who has been mentioned as a
possible chairman, nominated Senator
Jones for reelection and he received
the unanimous vote.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
Had Narrow Escape from Death.

The large passenger steamer Pearl,
running as an excursion boat from
Crystal Beach to Buffalo, was driven
on reef on the Canadian shore by a
furious storm which swept in from the
lake late last evening. The Pearl had
on board nine hundred excursionists.
All will be landed safely.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
CALLED HOME FROM CUBA.
All Forces Except Artillery to be Returned
by September.


II is authoritatively announced that
all troops now in Cuba except artillery
forces will be brought back to the
United States by the lst of September
By some this is regarded as the first
steps toward the REIMBURSEMENT of the
island by the government of the Unit
ed States. Others say, however, that
the Withdrawals from Cuba are being
made and will be made. because of the
urgent need of troops in the United
States and in the far east. No official
announcement has been made. how
ever, of just why these Withdrawals
are being made, except that General
Wood reports quiet and that the troops
are not specially needed now. The
batteries of artillery now there will
remain TO man the guns in the coast
force.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

The correspondents at Shanghai,
which is still the clearinghouse OF all
China news, say that a combined force
of Russians and Japanese are following
the railway as far as Lang Chan, and
have then swept to the west and at
tackled the Chinese eighteen miles
north of Tien Tsin and killed 1000 of
them
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

The consul-general of Columbia EN-.
phatically denies the accuracy of the
stories which are reported to the Amea-
lean press to the effect that the insur.
rectionists are making great headway
in Columbia.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
Great Battle Occurs.

The Shanghai correspondent of the
London Standard says representatives
from Tien Tsin from Chinese sources,
say that great battle has taken place
in which the Chinese lost heavily.
The allies at Tien Tsin are short Of
provisions and suffer considerably from
''sniping"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

Ii Hung Chang's journey north has
been practically abandoned. though
the United States gunboat Princeton
is still awaiting him at Peking. Ii
Hung Chang himself declares he has
no influence In the north.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
BOERS NOT YET BEATEN.
Are Unusually Active in the Orange Free
State.

state.
As Lord Roberts dispatches reveal,
the Beers are unusually active, both in
the Orange colony and the so-called
pacihed western Transvaal, but with
out producing any serious impression
upon the British arms.
The bond leaders at the Cape are ex-
tending their boycott of British firms,
and Dutch companies with E20o, ,00O
capital have been formed.
Passengers who arrived at Lourenco
Marques on July 9th from Middleburg
say there has been hard fighting be.
tween the latter place and Maehado-
dorp, in which the Beers were defeat.
ed and demoralized
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

From one and one-half to three
inches of rain has fallen over the whole
drought stricken portion Of the colony
of Queensland. 1t is still raining heay.
lily, and the drought has been com.
pletely broken up.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
Beers Fighting Among Themselves.

An inter-tribal fight, in which more
than 1000 natives were engaged. Ia
taking place in the plains of the Boer
position. The fight is for possession
of the Roer cattle.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
He Shot at Prince of wales.

Brussels Etoile Beige is authority
for the statement that Jean Baptist
Sipido, the youth who fred at the
Prince of Wales on April 4th. has elud-
ed the police, and that he has fed to
Paris.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

The Columbian insurrectionists have
lost many thousands in killed and
wounded and the Columbian govern
ment, it is stated, will be able to divert
at least 10000 of the army of Is, 900 to
the Isthmus of Panama,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
No Hope For Amerlcans In PekIn.

A veteran who was in China service
for many years said in London that he
h ad no hope that any European or
American was alive in Pelsin.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
Tien Tsin Hard Pressed.

A Chinese force numbering from
so, 900 to 100, 900 men, as estimated by
inconclusive reconnaisances, floods the
country round about Tien Tsin. COM
munication between which place and
Taku is apparently possible by river
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
strength of AlIIed Forces.

Berlin has dispatch from Tien Tsin
saying the Russians successfully bonn
barded the native town on July ..
The strength of the allied troops is
about 10000. There is no fresh news
regarding the situation in Pekinp.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
Boer Delegates In Paris.

The Boer delegates, Messrs. Vessels,
Fischer aud Wolmarens, arrived in
Paris last evening. They were met at
the station by the president of the
a unicipal council and several sena-
tors.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
Prince of Wales Assailant Convicted

In Brussels the Assize court returned
verdict of guilty of atteupt to kill
the Prince of Wales, against Jean
Baptiste Sipido, who fired at the
prince in that city on April 4th.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12
LITTLE DINNER CALLED OFF.
Chinese Minister to England VIII Not
Honor Emperor.

Honor Emperor.
A London special says. The Chinese
minister to Great Britain, who had ar
ranged dinner for July "a in honor
OF the Chinese emperor's birthday.
has cancelled all arrangements. 1t is
understood that some notable English
man who had received invitations to
the function declined to be present aud
intimated to the minister that it was
inopportune to honor the emperor now
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1900-07-12

The morning session of the second
day of the National Democratic con-
vention was devoted to speech making
by leaders of the party. among the