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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
GOES BACK L HPEkIN.
CHINESE COURT HEEDs pRoTEsTs
OF THE POWERS.

Report Comes From shanshai
That the Chinese Court VIII At
'nce Return to the capital-For.
eign Troops Cause Great Excite
ment st Shanghai by Going Out
side the Foreign Concessions to
Drill and Patrol-seriou. Rebel
lion Break. out in the Province
Of Kwang 81.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
WRECK IN SOUTH CHICAGO.
Smash-Up in Railroad Yards Causes
Damage of S15O,OOO

Chicago, Oct. Is. - An unusually
heavy fog caused inconvenience and
destruction in South Chicago. A CHI
cago & Erie freight train ran into an
Elgin. Joliet & Eastern freight at q
switch. Eight cars Of the Elgin train
and the locomotive of the Erie train
were destroyed. Loss, $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18

Port au Prince, Oct. IA. - Advices
from San Domingo state that CON
spiracy against the government by
many political prisoners has been dis.
covered. The revolution is considered
I I'd: have failed i. BsS ssas N gas 4gss Y Y ];
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
MINERS IN SESSION.
WILL CONSIDER THE RAISE Of
FERED BY OPERATORS.

Organiser ana Goe. Into
Secret Session for a General Dis
cushion of the situation-General
Opinion of the Mea That Conces-
sions Should Be Secured Before
Considering the offered Increase
1T Is Believed That the Present
Convention Will Not Come to a
Definite Conclusion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
Rele.sed Fro1n PenitentiaRry.

Released. From PenftentiaFy.s -
San Quentin, Cal, Oct. il. The ten
men frclr, Idaho convicted OF seiEing
q train near Wardner at the time o1s
the mining troubles, have just been
released from the penitentiary. here
They Will return to Idaho.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
I 3 iohbed the Harness Man.

Robbed the Harneas, Man.
Leroy, MINI. Oct. 14.5-Burglars en-
tered the store Of q. Kasson & Son
and stole two sets OF double harness,
one single harness. twelve whips, a
dozen pairs sweat pads, number OF
rings. etc, and decamped.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
Killed by Cars.

Duncombe. Iowa, Oct. Ole Net
lund was run down by an Illinois Gen.
/ tral train and killed two miles east Of
here. Netlund was walking to Web
ster City, PIX
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
lII.slsrxnhISIs ItAxSrE aafxras

4 Berlin, Qet IA. ryiple,s sAveg ~
m Hing An the sixty-eigtth infantry a.
5oblsnts and also 4, the gxrtlsonsaat
rlnswick and saarbrI0le zen. \
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
'DECEPTI0 DEATH.
FIRST QUARREL. m MARRIED LIFE
ENDS FATALLY. BE-

\ Chicago Woman Receives :. Bogus
u Telegram Sent by Her Husband
Announcing That He Had Conn
mitted Suicide and Promptly
Takes Her own Ldfe-shows Her
Remorse over Her share In the
Domestic strife - Husband Adj
mit. sending the Bogus Tele-
gram.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
TO BUY DANISH WEST INDIES.
Thought United States Will Con
nlete the Advancement.

IhOu&nt united states Will CO"-
plete the Arrangement.
London, Oct. IA Copenhagen dis
patch to the Daily. Telegraph says
that the United States has entered
into negotiations for the purchase Of
the Danish West Indies, and it is be-
lieved that the deal will certainly be
arranged. The opposition in parlia-:
ment is based on the belief that a
better price should be obtained. There
is no objection to the sale Of the ISL
ands.
State Department snys No.
Washington, Oct. 13-It was learned
at the state department that no over
lures had been made recently by the
United States government to Dem
mark for the purchase of the Danish
West Indies. The last negotiations
which occurred in the late spring
were suspended owing to the dis,
covery by the Danish officials of a
feeling of hostility on the part Of the
Danish people against the proposed
SALE Whatever has been accompl
since that time has been in Denmark,
and it is inferred from the tone of the
press dispatches that the popular OPP
position to the transfer is diminish
ing. If this be so then the United
States government would be ready
again to discuss the subject at the
point where the negotiations were in
terrupted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
KING CHARLES DOG.
Advartlsed rs Lost In tho London Ga
zetts Of 1867.

Advartlsed rs Lost In tho London Ga
zet's of 1867.
In the London Gazette, 1867, there Is
the advertisement: "A Sore ger Falcon
of His Majesty. lost the 13 OF August.
who had one Varvel of his Keeper, Ro-
ger Higs of Westminster, Gent Who
sover hath taken her up and give no.
tice Sir Allan Apsley. Master OF His
Majesties Hawks at st. James's, shall
be rewarded for his paines. Back
Staires in whitehall" In the num-
Der for June rs, 1860, of the Mercurius
Publicus: "A Smooth Black DOG, less
than a Greyhound. with white under
his breast, belonging to the Kings
Majesty. was taken from Whitehall.
the eighteenth day Of this instant
June, or thereabouts. II any one can
give notice to John Ellis, one OF his
Majesties Servants, or to his Majesties
Backstairs. shall be well rewarded for
their labor" The Smooth. Black Dog"
apparently does not turn up, says the
Fortnightly, and the following an
hOuhSShicht' III idi sc lldliCS, 10 " US
met with in the next publication of
this journal: I'VE must call upon you
again for Black Dog between a Grey
hund and a Spaniel, no white about
him, onely a streak on his Brest and
Tayl little bobbed. II is His Ma
jestles own Dog. and doubtless was
stoln, for the Dog was not born nor
bred in England, and would never for
sake his Master. whatsoever fndes
him may acquaint any at Whitehall, for
the Dog was better known at Court
than those who stole him. Will they
never leave robbing His Majesty? Must
he not keep Dog? This Dogs place
Though better than some imagine) is
the only place which nobody offers to
beg"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
CHAPTER TX.

Edward Harrison had, Of course.
taken every precaution to prevent any
attempt at escape OF rescue. He had
been forced to yield to Captain WI
sons demand for suitable accommoda-
lions for his prisoner and his refusal
to adopt other measures-ndeed, the
latter would have been superhuous.
William was In the charge Of his most
bitter enemy. and he guarded him bet
ter than any jailer.
In a side-wing OF the building, at
the end OF long passage. was room
where many valuable articles were
kept during the absence Of the own
ers. The only entrance was through
strong door with a double lock, and
the one window, which also opened
upon the passage, was protected by an
iron grating. which, though not heavy,
was remarkably strong. In addition.
the corridor was closed by a second
door, and Edward kept the keys Of
both in his pocket. No assistance
could come from outside, and her
cousin knew only too well that Flor
ence had not the energy to attempt to
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
KNEELING BE SIDE THE BED.


you lie here, fainting, while it is de-
cided, or will you do what you can to
heip?"
These blunt words fulfilled their pur-
pose. What William, with all his con-
sideration and tenderness, had failed
to do. his friends sharpness accom-
plished. Florence, who was really on
the verge of fainting. rallied her
strength. Her voice still trembled yet
thrilled with kindling energy as she
replied:
II am not so weak as you imagine
l have courage for anything where
William is concerned. Tell me what
| am to do"
For the present you must remain
quietly here, but be ready to respond
at any moment II call you. This
room has another door, see; so
can leave It, unobserved, while / am
supposed to be engaged in my profess
sional duties. After the message
sent to Mr.. Harrison he will probably
remain near. expecting further news"
But II he doesn't-if he discovers
and surprises you-if the doctors
should arrive a few hours earlier"
Yes, but one must not take the
ifs into account in such enterprises, I"
said Maxwell, carelessly. Several
hundred IFS menaced me when I rode
after that obstinate William. yet here
l am, and my identity is wholly I'M
suspected. which Is enough for the
beginning"
He again approached the sick bed.
where his prediction was being full
filled. Death was approaching slowly
but calmly and without suffering. and
he silently beckoned to the daughter
to resume her place.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
DEFENDS WAR OFFICE SECRECY.
Bsifour Says Details of Operations
should Not he Published.

Bsifour Says Details of Operations
should Not he Published.
London, Feb. 12.-Just before the ad.
tournament Of the house OF commons at
O'Clock this morning, the Rt. Hon.
Arthur ]. Balfour, the government
leader, pointed to the fact, in replying
to a request for information made by
James Caldwell. liberal member for
Mid-Lanarkshire, that General Butler
was not pressing his advance from the
position that was occupied by him
Wednesday. Mr.. Balfour said that the
government was not pressing General
Butler for details of the operations in
progress, and that II such details were
sent the government would not deem
1t proper to publish them until the
operations were complete. H. J. Ten
nant, liberal member for Berwickshire,
asked whether 1t was true that General
Hector Macdonald had been ordered to
retire from Koodoesberg drift to Mod
der river. Mr.. Balfour replied that the
government had no information on the
subject. The house adopted the address
in reply to the queens speech by a vote
OF 229 to 80.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

The memory Of man runneth not
back of the time when seaport towns
and cities did not exist. thrive and
flourish. There is n new and promis-
ing one growing up down south which
bids fair to soon enjoy great commerce.
1t is La Porte. at the head Of Gal
weston Bay on the gulf coast Of Texas.
A magnificent natural land-locked
harbor already exists and extensive
docks, wharfs and terminals are being
constructed. The government Is to
deepen Galveston Bay. affording 26-
foot channel into the splendid fresh
water harbor bay Of San Jacinto. As
Newport News is to the Atlantic coast.
and Duluth and Superior are to the
inland seas. SO La Porte is to be to
the south.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

free the prisoner, at least in her
fathers dying hour.
William paced up and down the
close, gloomy room in the most in
tense excitement So this was the end
of the foolhardy ride which he had
undertaken In defiance of every warn
ing. True. he had thought Of two al
ternatives only-success or death In
honorable conflict: and Colonel Bur-
ney. too. had had no other idea when
he uttered the fatefui words: Dead or
dishonored." There was third:
Captured"
True, this captivity meant. death.
The young officer did not deceive him
self concerning his fate; but little
as he feared death, his blood boiled
in fierce rebellion at the thought Of
being sentenced as a spy. Anything
save this shameful doom. There was
one bright ray Of hope for him: He
trusted in the honor of the Confed-
crates. Unless Edward Harrison
could hoodwink them into believing
him a spy. he seemed reasonably safe.
Then came the thought of Florence,
who would now be left wholly without
protection. How would she endure
the terrible event, and what would be-
fall her after her fathers death? Ed
ward, as the sole male relative, would
also be the guardian and protector of
the young girl, who would be abso-
lutely in this scoundrel's power. VIII
liam clenched his hands in helpless
fury, and low groan escaped his lips.
Suddenly he started. He. fancied
that he heard his name spoken by
some one close at hand. OF course 1t
must be a delusion, yet he stood still
and involuntarily glanced toward the
window. The voice reached him again.
This time more distinctly.
William! Don't you hear?"
With sudden spring, the young
man reached the somewhat high win
dow, behind whose gratings the out
lines of human figure were now Wis
ible.
"John-you? Impossible! 1t can't
bel"
Il have the honor, however, to be
myself" was the reply. Good even
ing, Will"
But how did you get to SPRING
field? How did you hear of my fate?
How did you succeed in making your
way here?"
Don't be in such a hurry. Put
YOUR questions slowly. in regular or-
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
w. NJ. Knapp Ku,s Himself

Chicago. Feb.12.-William NJ. Knapp
assistant special agent OF the Phoenix
Insurance company, committed suicide
Friday afternoon in the Hotel Grace
Jackson boulevard and Clark street
by shooting himself In the temple and
the mouth. Knapp had registered
wednesday night as travelling sales
man from Milwaukee. His accounts
with the insurance company are cor
rect, and he is said to have been one
of their best and most-trusted men
Mr.. Knapp had been with the Fhoent.
Insurance company for the past TWEEN
ty-five years, and had been in the Chi
cago Office since 1889.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
GOV. TAYLOR WILL YIELD.
VIII Agree to the Terms of the Louis.
Vile Treaty OF Peace.

Will Agree to the Terms of the Louis
Vile Treaty Of Peace.
Frankfort, KY. Feb. IA close
friend OF Gov. Taylor, after leaving the
executive building at midnight Friday,
said the governor had made up his
mind to sign the agreement OF the
peace conference held in Louisville last
Monday night. Further than this
nothing could be learned beyond that
Mr.. Tay-or would affix his signature
to the documeRt some time today or
Monday and at once order the troops
home and reconvene the legislature at
Frankfort. This step on the part Of
the governor was taken, 1t is under
stood as last resort. Letters and tel
egrams from friends in all parts Of
Kentucky urged him not to sign, but
his lawyers and advisers have. 1t is
understood, conceded that the demo-
Gratis are acting plainly within the let
ter Of the law, and that there was
nothing for him to do but to yield.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

Ralph was the friend and conf
dant OF my childhood. He is devoted
to me with all his soul, and will do
anything to save William. Won't you,
Ralph"
She had summoned the old servant
by gesture. He laid his hand upon
his heart.
Yes. Miss Florence-anything."
Maxwell looked keenly at him a few
minutes, and seemed satisfied.
Miss Harrison's lover Is to be res
cued," he said. will you help u.s."
Yes, master as much as / can"
Then first inform Mr.. Harrison
that must remain here for the pres
ent, as his uncle's death may take
place at any moment. But l must re-
quest him not to enter the sick cham
her. Miss Florence does not wish II.
Then find out for me in what part of
house Lieutenant Roland is imprison-
ed and whether II Is possible to reach
him unseen. This can easily be learn
ed from the servants; but be careful
to rouse no suspicion"
Ralph's face showed that he clearly
understood the Importance OF the COM
mission. He promised in a whisper
TO obey exactly, and then glided noise
lessly out of the room. Maxwell again
turned to Florence, who seemed some
what sustained by his presence.
DO you really mean to try to reach
William" she asked. Suppose that
you should be discovered and recog-
niZed as his friend?" .
John shrugged his shoulders.
Then We shall probably be shot to-
gether. Yes, Miss Harrison, a faint
ing fit will be quite superfiuous here
and cannot serve US in the least. II
you are not resolute, the game will be
lost; and l tell you frankly that it
is matter of life and death. We
shall undoubtedly be considered spies,
and your cousin will certainly do
nothing to clear up the error. This
Is the exact state Of the case. VIII
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
CHAPTER VIII,

Here, too, a subdued twilight reign
ed, and in the dusk the newcomer at
drst perceived only the white figure
Sneeling beside the bed, with her face
buried in the pillows. The sick man
himself appeared to be in sort of
stupor. and, at the end of the room,
Ralph was busted with some medi-
cine. After convincing himself by a
hurried glance that the door had again
closed behind him. Doctor Blackwood
approached the kneellng girl. bent
down to her and said, In a low tone,
with marked emphasis:
Miss Harrison"
She slowly raised her pale, tear
stained face. The voice seemed to
arouse some memory, her eyes rested
inquiringly upon the strangers fea-
lures for a few seconds, then a start
led cry escaped her lips.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

Doctor Maxwell! is II you!
Hush! Don't mention my name!"
Iaid Maxwell in a low. impressive
tone. II pass here as Doctor Black
wood, and we are not alone"
n He glanced significantly at the ne
&gro, whose attention had been attract
5ed; but Florence made an eager ges-
ture of dissent.
Ralph is faithful and discreet. You
need fear no treachery from him.
will answer for that"
sc much the better. But, first:
What has happened here? / am look
ing for William. Isn't he in Spring
fleld?"
Yes, he is here, but a prisoner, be-
trayed by Edward, and just at the mo-
ment they dragged him away from me
this severe, perhaps fatal attack, came
on. Doctor Maxwell. will my father
die?"
John Maxwell did not answer the de-
spairing question at once. The first
glance at Harrison had told him that
1t must be in the affirmative, but he
bent over the patient, felt Of his
pulse and placed his hand upon his
heart. 1t was a short but careful ex-
animation.
Yes, Miss Harrison" he said at
last 1T is useless to withhold the
truth: you must face 1t; but the
struggle is over, and the end will be
painless. He will probably not re-
cover his consciousness"
Florence, sobbing aloud. covered her
face with both hands: but Maxwell
allowed her no time to give way to
her grief.
And now for the living" he con-
tinued. Calm yourself. Another life
Is at stake. as dear to you as the one
now vanishing"
William" cried the young girl, in
terror. rs his life threatened? They
concealed 1t from me. They spoke
only of imprisonment. For heaven
sake, tell me the truth"
First OF all, you must tell me what
has happened. I have Just arrived. and
know none OF the particulars"
Taking her hand, he led her to the
IA
hreathless whispers, informed him OF
what had occurred.
Maxwell listened silently without In
terrupting her. Not until she had
finished her story did he ask a few
brief, direct questions.
as Captain Wilson still in Spring
feld?"
mo. l heard from Ralph that he
rode away half an hour ago"
"And when do you expect your fam
lily physician and the real Doctor
Blackwood?"
Toward evening. They will not
arrive before seven o'clock"
well, then, we shall have a few
hours at our disposal. Can you rely
upon this old man? Implicitly"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
BUTLER AGAIN DRIVEN BACK.
Third Attempt to Relieve Ladysmith
a Dismal Failure.
ALL ENGLAND IS STUNNED.
oaiy the News Of Disaster Comes from
isoer SOURCES, bat As II Was Passed
By the Cessor II Il believed Co He
Trun

London, Feb. 12.-London is stunned
by the announcement of another series
Of disasters to the British forces oper-
ating in South Africa. Buffers third
attempt to relieve beleaguered Lady
smith has failed and he has been COM
PEELED to retire across the Tugela river
to his old position. The dispatch an
nouncing the unwelcome intelligence
comes from the Boer head lager at
Ladysmith under date of Thursday.
Feb. s. and is as follows:
THE British, who were in possession
OF the kopje at Molens Drift. aban-
doned 1t after bombardment by Boer
cannon this morning and retired across
the Tugela river to their former posi-
tion. A desultory cannonade is pro-
ceeding at the Tugela this morning.
but otherwise everything is quiet"
Defeat at Chievsiey.
Another dispatch from the same
source, under date of Feb. 7, says:
AN armored train yesterday made a
sortie from Chieveley toward Colenso
and landed 1000 British troops on the
right Of the Boer position. The Beers
Immediately crossed the river and
made an attack with rifles and artil-
lery. forcing the withdrawal OF both
the train and troops to Chieveley."
Censor Passes tho News
London accepts as true the Boer
statements that Gen. Butler has failed
again. These statements were passed
by the British censor at Alden and are
read in the light Of Mr.. Balfour's an
nouneement in the commons that Gen.
Butler is not pressing his advance.
The war Office says 1t has had no
news from Gen. Butler, and the officers
on duty were dumfounded when shown
the press dispatches from Boer sources.
Apparently they had not the least sus-
picion of the possibility of such an out
come of the operations.
II Is said on reliable authority that
Gen. Buffers dispatch announcing
Mondays and Tuesdays movements
was particularly hopeful. He described
the position gained as effective, so the
news of another retirement Is exceed
ingly bitter to the British.
The Times Comment.
The Times, dealing with the military
situation, says:
IF Gen. Butler has failed, 1t seems
unlikely that another attempt will be
made. The terrible initial strategic
mistake Of abandoning the principal
objective for subsidiary position still
overweights the campaign, but the
time approaches when its baneful in
fluence will cease to fetter our action
The great issues Of the war will not be
decided in Natal"
Gen. MacDonald's retirement the
Times considers "inexplicable."
The news spread rapidly, and nat
urally disappointment was visible on
all sides. although the long silence
from the upper Tugela had already
aroused apprehension that Gen. Butler
might have found 1t impossible to go
forward, in which case he would have
no option but to recross the river
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
Tho Kaiser May Mediate.

Berlin, Feb. 12.-During Emperor
Williams two visits yesterday to the
British ambassador. Sir Frank Las
celles, his majesty expressed sympathy
with Great Britain and touched upon
the feasibility Of friendly Intervention.
The kaiser also expressed his regret
at the recent utterances Of Duke Re-
gent Johann Albrecht Of Mecklenburg-
Schwerin to the correspondent Of the
Eclair. adding that he had telegraphed
the duke regent reproving him for the
indiscretion he had displayed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15
CHAPTER vII.-(Continued. }


His tone was the courteous yet de-
eided one Of a man accustomed to see
his medical authority recognized with
out opposition. Edward had not In
tended to enter the sick chamber
where he would be obliged to meet
Florence, but the plainly intimated re-
quest that he should remain outside
nettled him. He glanced haughtily at
the doctor and replied with evident
GOODNESS.
The physician always has the right
to command in such cases. will
submit, but shall expect speedy news
Of my uncle's health"
He gave the necessary orders to the
servant, who was still in the room.
and then turned to Thompson again.
The doctor was ushcred through sew
eral apartments no less richly fur
nished than the drawing-room, then
the man opened a door yelled by a
heavy portiere and permitted the ply
stefan to enter. while he himself re-
manned behind.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

Covington, Ky, Feb. 12.-Judge Tar.
win, in a sensational charge to the
Covington grand jury, told the jurors
to indict every one in Covington car
ryirg concealed weapon. He again
called attention to the presence of the
militia at the recent election, and said
statements in Frankfort showed that
the militia was being used to further
the aims of political party. He said
the presence of militia in Covington
kept people away from the polls.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-02-15

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 12.-The
house has passed the bill repeating the
l per cent tax on the gross premium
receipts of outside insurance compan-
les doing business In Iowa. The bill
is the most important insurance meas
ure before the legislature. and will
doubtless pass the senate. The Supreme
court recently held that the companies
could be taxed locally. and the double
taxation made it impossible for the
companies to remain in Iowa at a
profit,