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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Callahan Wins.

New York, Agu. 19.-There was a
lively bout at the Broadway Athletic
club between Tin Callahan of Phila-
delphia and Eddie Gardner of Wheel
ing, w. Va, in which the PHILADELPHIA
man came out victorious.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Awards for United States.

Paris, Aug. 19.-Tha list of awards to
American exhibitors at the Paris ex-
position has been made public The
United States in all received 1881
awards. OF these 220 were grand
prizes 4S6 gold medals, 5S3 silver med
ais, 422 bronze medals, 27O honorable
mentions, and long list of silver and
bronze medals for collaboration
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Hull Recoxerinx

Chicago, Aug. 19.-Chairman Bah
cock of the Republican congressional
committee has received word from
Congressman Hull, chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee, that he is recover
ing at his home in Iowa and will re-
turn to assume the duties of his po-
sition early next week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Strike Settled

Cleveland, Ohio. Aug. 1S.-The strike.
Of the package freight handlers here
was settled here last night. The men
agree to return to work at the same
wages they received before they struck
namely IS cents an hour and 40 cents
an hour for overtime.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
NET WITHOUT A WORD.
Cora Urquhnrt Potter and Former
Husband at NeiEhhorinE Tables.

London, Aug. 19.-Mrs. Cora Urqu-
hart Potter and her ex-husband. James
Brown Potter. met face to face for the
first time in six years recently. The
place was the Savoy, whittier Mrs.
Potter and Lady Meut of music hall
fame had gone for luncheon. Mr.. Pot
ter and some friends were seated at the
next table as his divorced wife swept
in. He saw her and she saw him. but
neither bowed or spoke. They finished
their meals as unconcernedly as if the
other We're not within an oceans width.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23

Las Vegas, N. NJ, Aug. 1s.-Former
United States Senator John j. lngalls'
died at East Las Vegas yesterday. ne
was surrounded by his wife and Two
sons, Ellsworth and Sheffield. Inc
funeral will be held in Atchison, Kan,
Sunday.
Senator ingalls, illness dated from
March, 1899, when at Washington, ms
throat began troubling him. He worked
steadily, writing political articles LOT
newspapers throughout the country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
WANTS YOUNG MINIeTERS.
Ita1y's New King Has Falling Out
With His Cahfnet.

Paris, Aug. ia special dispatch to
the Temps from Rome says it is ru-
mored here that ministerial discord re-
suited from the recent conference be-
tween the king and his ministers, and
that several of them wish to resign be-
cause of the belief that they do not
have his confidence. 1t is added that
notifications in the cabinet are ex-
pected on the reassembling of parlia-
ment. The dispatch also asserts that
the king has clearly indicated that he
will act and govern, and desires to
have young ministers with initiative.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Shot by n Minister.

Williamson, w. Va, Aug. 19.-Rev.
Thomas Clarke shot and killed John
Dempsey on Island Creek, this county.
Dempsey and Clarke had been enemies
for months because, it is said, the lat
ter, who was school trustee, refused
to appoint a daughter of the minister
q teacher in the schools.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
More of That Rich Ore.

Deadwood, S. D., Aug. lotto P.
Grant, has shipped three car loads Of
ore from his rich mine three miles
southwest of this city. amounting in
all to about eighty tons. The ore. was
shipped to the Globe Smelling COM
pany Of Denver, and was sent in charge
of guard.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
ESCAPED KITCHENER.
Greatest Raid Since That of Marsan
in the Civil War.

0TSU0Cs0 1suIU SIHcV THU Oh NWFEsHH
in the Civil War.
Cape Town, Aug. 19.-Dewet has es-
capped fron6 Kitchener and Methuen,
after ziZzagging for 1000 miles through
the whole British army. 1t is the
greatest raid since that of Morgan in
the American Civil war. The Boer
generals success was due to his supe-
rlor geographical knowledge, enabling
him to make night marches.
Lord Kitchener after a forced march
has relieved Col. Hoare and the Brit
ish garrison at Glands river.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
chat the food wc-;ld last until relief
came.
JoY IN WASHINGTON.
News of the Rescue of the legation
i'm China IL Confirmed.


i'm China Is Confirmed.
Washington, Aug. 10. - The gooo
news from China was confirmed lit
tie before noon yesterday during
cabinet conference. The liberation OF
the American legation was among the
first accomplished. President Mckin-
lev and all the members of the cabinet
were greatly rejoiced and gave plain
evidences that they feel greatly re-
lieved.
Immediate attention will be given to-
wards providing Minister Conger and
every American rescued from Picking
with the very best aid and care posi-
BILE. 1t is believed that there are near
ly 200 Americans In the rescued party.
They will probably be taken to Maya
saki, where the war department has
established a hospital.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23

A Mauser bullet entered the brain OF
jeremiah O'Leary, British soldier, at
the battle Of Colenso. An expert sur
geon removed the bullet, and with it a
small portion of the mans brain. Since
then his memory is slightly impaired,
and he detests the taste of beer, al
though he had been very fond Of it
previous to receiving the wound.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
DIED IN THE DEPOT.

Yu Lung, En- Route to lIongkOng,
Succumbs to Consumption.
st. Paul, Aug. 1S.-Yu Lung, one Of a
quintet of Cinnamon who arrived in
this city from Chicago, en- route to
Hongkong, died in the waiting room at
the Union depot at 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Yu Lung was in the last
stages of consumption and died with
out struggle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
I've ,Are .DrowKedlkA

seattlet .;Wash, Aug. 19.-The steam
er Humboldt arrived in port from Lynn
canal with ninety-six passengers, six
ty-eight of them Klondikers, and more
than $250,00O in treasure from the
Klondike. Dawson advices report the
drowning of five persons by the wreck
of the launch Aquilla.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Almost an Ultimntum.

London, Aug. 19.-The Roumanian
government, according to a special dis
patch from Vienna, has addressed a
sharp note amounting almost to an
ultimatum to Bulgaria, demanding the
arrest of Sarafow. president of the
revolutionary committee at Sofia. and
the suppression of that organization.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Issued MEDAL. and Din1om..,

Berlin, Aug. 19.-The Berliner Tage-
blatt exposes concern operating here
under the title Syndicate of Interna-
tional Exhibitions for Trades and In
dustries," which has been issuing
medals and diplomas.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23

Lord Curzon has just sanctioned a
considerable outlay on an expert
mental indiarubber plantation near the
Tenasserim coast. No fewer than TO-
900 acres are to be thus cultivated, and
carefully? framed. estimates show that
when the trees reach maturity the
plantation should yield handsome
profits. ~.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Record Broken.

st. Louis, Aug. 19.-Yesterday was
the hottest day of the year. At 4
o'clock in the afternoon the thermom-
eter reached SO degrees. All records
for August have been broken since the
year 1881. when, on Aug. II, the tenn
perature reached 1O6
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
BUSINESS STOPPED
FIFTY THOUSAND EMPLOYEES IDLE
FOR SEVEN MINUTES

During the Burial of c. r.
Huntington in New YOrk-At IL
O'Clock Every Hammer In the
Shops Ceased Changing, Engines
STONED on the Rails and Steam
boats Floated Lfstlessly on the
Water First Time in Railroad
History of n Total Suspension OF
Business as a Mark of Respect to
i
Any Man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Bound over for Alleged A.ar,+

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 1S.-Gr.ht Lu-
Their, tile Houston (Minn.) farmer
charged with attempted assault on
Mrs. Martha Monison of La Crescent.
has been bound over to the circuit
court under heavy bail, which he fur
nished. The woman lives alone with
her children and it is alleged he drove
up to the house Sunday night with a
companion, but that the woman sue
cessfully defended herself.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
n;Nebraska and,Kansns,

will devote the greater part of next
week to speechmaking in Nebraska.
In Kansas he will make the first of
series of addresses at Wahoo, twenty
miles north Of Lincoln, Tuesday after
noon..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
GANG OF LOG THIEVES LOCATED.
Men Whose Acts Have TerrOrizcd
Rivermen to BE stopped.

Men WHOSE Acts Have TerrOrlZcd
Rivermen to BE stopped.
La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 18.-Chief
Hunt of Hunts Detective agency states
that he has located the gang of log
thieves who, the other evening, stole
$1,000 worth of timber from a raft tied
upon the Minnesota side of the Missis-
sippi river. The steal was a bold one.
Twenty-Five men in sixteen boats over
powered the Waterman and took the
property to this city, where H. God
dard, a wealthy lumberman, bought
the logs, innocently it is claimed, and
had them sawed into lumber. Mr..
Hunt states that he has discovered a
place in a secluded spot on the river
not far from the city where the logs
stolen by the gang are taken and the
markings obliterated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23

Competent authorities assert that
South America has greater nndevel-
oped resources than any other portion
OF the world. Any crop grown else
where can be duplicated there and the
country abounds in mines of coal, sill
yer and gold. most of which have been
only slightly developed..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Ordered to San Er.no,uoo

Chicago, Aug. 19-The Second bat
TALON of the Fifth infantry at Fort
Sheridan has been ordered to leave for
San Francisco Aug. 20. The First bat
talon has already gone and the Third
has just arrived from Cuba.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Lost Job Made His Despond.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. IS. = Frank
Oberstage, aged forty-four years, for
many years shipping clerk for the John
Paul Lumber company, was found
hanging from rafter in his barn. The
shutting down of the mill and failure
to get work were the causes. He had
threatened and attempted to do it be-
fore, and had been dead several hours
when found,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Fatal Fire in CHICAGO

sChicago,', Aug. 19.-one man was
burned to death and several hurt in
a fire in Desplaines street. The build
ing was occupied by the Independent
Paper Stock company. The property
loss is $4,000. Incendiarism is sus-
pected.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23

rnIn bamboo tubes are fastened to
carrier pigeons in China to protect
them from birds of prey. When the
bird is in motion the action of the air
through the tubes causes a whistling
sound, which alarms predaceous birds,
and keeps them at respectable dis
lance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Live stock Dealer Drowned.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. ia message
received from the Muskoda regions Of
Canada state that w. sprague Kerr a
prominent live stock dealer of East
Buffalo, and for many years secretary
of the East Buffalo Live Stock ex-
change, has been drowned in South
lake.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
More Men for China

Washington, Aug. 19.-Light Battery
M. Seventh artillery, Capt. Macomb
commanding. left here for San Fran
cisco, en- route for China. The com
mand comprises five officers and 1855
enlisted men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23

Morehead, KY, Aug. 19.-The Adkins
and Towards had a bloody battle in
Elliott county in which one Of the
Towards was shot dead and another
was shot through the lungs and Is ex-
pected to die.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Coin for British Prisoners.

Cape Town, Aug. 19.-An American
consular officer has gone from Lou
reno Marquee to Nooitgedacht to dis
tribute money to the British prisoners
there, each of whom received four
pounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Watson COMING. HON,

London, Aug. 1S.-The United States
cruiser Baltimore, with Rear Adtsirals
John C. Watson on board. homeward
bound from Manila, sailed from
Gravesend to-day for Belfast.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Fear Hirh Water

Langdon, Mimi, Aug. 19.-The river
is rapidly rising here, owing to the
recent heavy rains, and it is feared
that high water will occur.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Government Take. Po..e..,o,

Kingston, JAM, Aug. 18.-The bond.
holders Of the Jamaica railway, con-
structed by American engineers have
voluntarily abandoned control of the
line and the government has taken DOS
seaGlon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Tive More VIII Die.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1s.-six men were.
hadl, injured by an explosion of gas.
at the Atlantic refining company's
works. One of the men died later and;
at least two others will die.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Liabilities. and Assets Equal

Montreal Aug. 19.-Austin & Rob-
arts propristors of the Montreal News
paper Manufacturing company, have
made a voluntary assignment. Liabil-
tiles. 100000; assets, 100000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
prohibition Candidate.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 19.-Dr. Gilbert
Shepard of this city is named as one
of the possible candidates for governor
on the Prohibition ticket. The state
convention will be held in Madison,
Aug. % and %.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
,BoEs CONVENTION CALLED.
Tourists Will Gather
Britt

at Britt. Iowa. Soon.
Britt, Iowa, Aug. 1S.-The first ma
tional convention of hoboes ever held
in Iowa will be called here next
Wednesday, Aug. %. All tourists,
printers, bindlestifts lean cook any,
where>, nestocrats (can sleep any
where, and society tramps are invited.
Word has been received from Chicago,
Kansas City, St. Paul, Mason City and
Lawler that the professional tourists
are already heading this way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
Next Time Mt Put-tn-Bav

Indianapolis. Aug. 19.-The supreme
grove of Druids held it's final session
yesterday. The meeting adjourned to
meet next at Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
INGALLS, is DEAD
FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR
sUocuMns TO 1HRoATrRoUBLE.

Ne Died at Las Vegas Yesterday,
Surrounded by HE Wife and Two
Sons, Ellsworth and shemeIu'
Who Arrived Just Previous 10
u,. na.+h-He Had Been Ill Since
March, 1s99-The Funeral VIII
Occur ut Atchison, Kan, Sunday
He Leaves a Widow and SIX
Children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
TRIAL OF KIDNAPPERS.

Pretoria Prisoners Pleaded Guilty
Then Withdrew the Plea.
Pretoria. Aug. 19.-The trial by court
MARTA! Of Lieut.. Cordua of the Stats
artillery. and the other leaders of the
conspirators concerned in the plot to
kidnap Gen. Lord Roberts, began yes
terday. The prisoers pleaded guilty
but. at the suggestion of the court
withdrew their plea and the trial is
proceeding.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-08-23
hoot Fourteen A1iIa,

Shoot Fourteen Miles.
Berlin, Aug. 18.-Herr Krupp will he.
gin practice Aug. 20 with cannon shoot.
ing fourteen miles.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-10
EsTRE DOS AMoREs

si Salazar Sc propusiera hacer yaler los que
considers suyos, 10 malaria.
No, repuso ella CON energfe; no 10 msta-
ras, porque pondrfas una barrerA insuperable,
IN rio de sangre, entire I'd y 70.
Il De sangre exclamo 81 en- IN acceso de
c6lera. sEs decir que te acuerdas de ese hom-
bre odioso, que renunciarias Mi para reali-
Ear la union, amparada por el C6higoi
Ines no contest6.
-Responde, porque la locura llama mi ce-
rebro, no SO adonde me llevaria
La joven, sxaltada en- la lucha entire 81 de-
recho el deber que venia sosteniendo, acereo
Ia cara q la de su marido, ICON 81 acento de
la desesperaci6n, le dijo;
II Matame, Henry te agradecere esa reso
luci6n que me evitara arrastrar una existencii
impossible.
~ Matarte No; tt eres la que me esta
asesinando, Ines. No me confeses que Ia pre-
sencia de Salazar ha despertadp en- tt 81 amor
que cref habias olyidado.
II OlvidarIof Eunca Hs dorado tanto 4
sufrf amarguras tan grandesl Y ahora me
parece que Armando ha salido del sepulcro
para pedirme cuentas de mi intidelidad.
II Infdelidad lone palabra es esaf Sabes
que provoeas una catastrofe : que con esa
palabra pronuncias una sentencia de- muerte
mo, Henry 20 reasonable.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-10
TEoDoRo, GUsRRsRo.

l1s TEoDoRoJ GURRRIRo.
dibuja como una nube que SO va perdiendo en-
el horizonte.
II Sera possible murmur6 el capitan, cual
81 alimentara una esperanto.
para cerciorarse, le present6 la tarjeta de
Salazar, diciendole;
Lee
La joven di6 un grito penetrante, exclaman-
do:
II Armando Ali ST: la nube Sc desva-
nece ante ese nombre veo claro. Era 81
Crei que habia soiado Era 81 II Dios mioi
lvivei
Las cejas del capitAn SO fruncieron, dando
su fisonomfa un aspecto de ferocidad imponen-
te, acercandose mas So mujer. le pregun-
to:
--EI hombre de anoche era en- efecto Ar
mando Salasar
Isl, contest6 ella, marcando en- el rostro una
expression de inefable algeria. Mi raz6n Sc
trastorna al pensar que como le Vi caer al aqua
no volvi6 reunirse conmigo, le consider6
muerto lQue resurrection es estai
II Esa resurrection, Ines sera fatal para los
tresl dijo Warrior con tono solemns.
No, Henry; es mi primer marido podris
pedir amparo 4 Ia ley para
-. Que dices ie interumpi6 con una espe-
Gle de rujido de fera. nj 10 ley, nj nadle, SO
atzeyer6 hrobarme mis- legitimcs derechos,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-07-10
TINTAS.

Hay gran existencia en- Ia I'm
prenta del BoLETIN, para periodicos
y para impresiones del mas delicado
trabaio en- envases de todo peso. Tin
tas de colores: azul encarnada. vlo-
leta, amarillo, verde Y chocolate, to-
das cstas en- envases de u kilo y de
500 gramos.
Las mejores y mas afamadas tin
tas para escriblr, negras y de copia,
en- botellas y rascOs.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-03-09
For Sale.

Ranch on the reservation, 100
acres, 100 acres can lie farmed, good
house 1926, barn 50x50, 5 acres of
fine timber, plenty of pure water
the year round, farming land near
ly all bottom land. This is a snap.
viii be sold for what the improve
ments cost, if taken soon.
Enquire at REPORT office.
A. P. Tefft expects his new saw
mill machinery to arrive immedi'
ately,
In the replevin case of A, p.
Tefft VS.. J. M. Moore, before
Justice York, the ownership of the
horse, was clearly proved TO be the
plaintiffs, but in the face of over
whelming evidence the horse was
given to Moore. Such decision as
this, if allowed to stand would jeop-
ardize. The ownership of thousands
of animals in this country. Nearly
all who understand the case are
indignant over the decision. Coun'
ty attorney Scales informs our re-
porter that he advised the Justice
Hthat if ownership was proven tc
be Tefft's, to so decide.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-03-09

icicles from one foot to two feet
thick. the ice floor being about the
same thickness. The sparkling
beauty of the effect may easily be
imagined, The water, trickling
down through the top of the cave,
froze, this year, in July. There used
to be massive columns of ice ex-
tending from the floor to the roof,
but these have been cut away by
practical minded dairymen, who
used them for preserving butter.
The large lava cave, which is
nearly a mile in length. fifty feet
high and twenty FIVE feet broad, is
fully as interesting as the ice-caves
1t has been known only three years
The opening is from the top fifty
foot ladder carrying one down into
what seems to the timorous stranger
the internal pit itself. A mile OF
Cimmerian darkness stretched be-
fore him, making it a capital lair
for wild beasts. A bear. or couger
or a wildcat, might easily make the
decent from the ground above: or a
malicious Indian, one of the hun
dreds galloping over the country
could come along, take that ladder
! away, and leave the explorer, fifty
| feet from sunlight and happiness
down in the depths of this musty
blackness.--X.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-03-09

able.
During his last campaign, his
enemies charged him with being
double faced, He met the charge
in a manner which disarmed all
criticism. 4Great heavensls said he
to his audience; do you think
that if ! had two faces / would
wear the one ! am showing you
now" w?"-Northwest Magazine.
New York, March Am O. speech
a. the 122d anniversary of the birth
of Robert Emmett, which event was
celebrated tonight at the Academy
of Music by the combined Clan Ma
Gael organizations of this city, w.
Bourke Cochran bitterly denounced
the attitude of the administration
at Washington towards England in
her affairs in South Africa and al
most ADVOCATED retaliation on the
part of the United States. He said
in part;
England seeks to in some extent
justify this war by our example,
the example set by the government
of the people. 1t is said again that
the people of this country must re
main neutral That is as it should
be. But / deny that this country
has been neutral, There was long
before this war in South Africa be-
gan a question between England
and the United States regarding
the Alaskan boundry, There was a
claim pending. L don't say that
the moment this war began in South
Africa we should have made claim
against England, but l do say that
| the advancement of claim should
not have been delayed one moment
We ceased at that time to be neutral
If the United States administration
had gone on enforcing that claim
this war would never have begun
The Canadian troops would have
had abundant business at bone,
In his speech last night President
Mckinley said there was no alliance
with England. / believe that. Il
is not an alliance. 1t is sur
render; a surrender of the contro
of our foreign policy into the hands
of. the English office. We do no
get anything. We give up all: th'
government discharges a consul a
Pretoria becal h complained tha
his mail had been opened. A boy
"a years old is put in his place
|, the son of our former ambassador
and more than that, he gets hi
last instructions, not from tn
government at Washington, bu
from the foreign office in London
Mr. Corckran closed with an al
raignment of England S methods c
so-called civilizing influence
Spokesman Review.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-03-09

The one object Of special interest
in the presidents Office is the fat,
broad desk where he finds his let
ters awaiting his examination,
From Conkey's Home Journal we
learn that it is beautiful piece OF
cabinet work, gift from Queen
Victoria, and bears the following
inscriptions s'~'n
"Her Majesty's ship, Resolute,
forming part of the expedition sent
in search of Sir Lohp franklin in
1852. was abandoned in latitude "A
degrees Al minutes north, longitude
101 degrees % minutes west, on
18th May, 1854. She was discover
ed and extricated in September,
1855, in latitude 81, north by Cap
tain Buddington, OF the United
States whaler, George Henry. "The
shin was purchased, fitted out, and
sent to England as a gift to her Ma.
jesty, Queen Victoria, by the Presi-
dent and people of the United States,
as token of good will and friend
ship. This table was made from
her timhers, when she was broken
up, and is presented by the Queen
OF Great Britain and Ireland to the
President of the United States as a
memorial of the courtesy and loy'
ing kindness which dictated the
offer of the gift Resolute.