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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
RUSSIANS FALL ON LIS NECK.
Suspicious Reception Accorded the
Chinese Vic@rOy

Suspicious Reception Accorded the
Chinese Vic@roy.
London, Sept %. 1t seems to be
generally believed throughout Europe
that Germany purposely proposed her
demand that the anti-foreign leaders
should be surrendered before negotia-
tons We're commenced with view of
delaying and general acceptance of
her proposal until Field Marshal Count
Won Waldersee should arrive in Pekin.
A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph
from Washington asserts that the
United States government has politely
declined to agree to Germany's pro-
posal on this very ground. In any
event, with Count Won Waldersee
journeying northward and Ii Hung
Chang conducting negotiations from
Tien-tsin matters must soon reach
crisis. The manner of Earl Lis recep-
ton seems to confirm the suspicious
existing in Shanghai regarding his
close understanding with Russia.
About 1000 Russian troops and all the
principal Russian officers met him at
Chung LANG Chen, halfway to TieD-
tsin. a long conference was held at
which no representatives of any other
power was present. This remarkable
friendship exists at the time when the
two continents are ringing with the
story of massacres by the Russians in
Amur.
The Moscow correspondent of the
Standard, reverting to the subject Of
the massacres this morning, says:
"Fram recent visitor to the Amur re-
glon I learn that massacres are exc
cuted by the troops that are overrun-
ming Manchuria. The orders are issued
by Gen. Grodokoff. But it is quite
certain that Emperor Nicholas must be
ignorant of their nature. My inform
ant has seen series of kilograms from
one manchurian commander, every one
Of which beseeches that he be allowed
to spare peaceabie citizens, but the
Russian Indifference to the lives of the
common herd is still of truly Oriental
type"
Kaiser Will Send More Troops.
Berlin, Sept. 23.-Emperor William is
evidently making ready to send more
troops to China. All the regimental
commanders i'll their farewell speeches
to soldiers who have finished two
years service make point of declar-
ing that such an increase is necessary,
and of expressing confidence that there
will be volunteers enough to meet all
demands of the situation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

An interesting experiment in tobac-
co culture is being tried in the fields
of Connecticut Tobacco Experiment
Company at Poquonock, Conn. Nine
rows, 500 feet long, of tobacco plants
are being grown under covering of
thin cheesecloth, the object being to
keep the temperature in which the
plants are growing comparatively even,
and to protect the plants from insects
and the elements. Already the sue
cess Of the experiment is said to be
assured. Success means the obtaining
of leaves so perfect that they will sell
for a higher price than ordinary Con-
nnecticut tobacco.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

The well-known Spanish painter,
Joaquin Sarolla. has been awarded a
first-class medal in the Paris exposi-
ton. and all those who admire his
works are pleased at his success. The
Medrilenos call Sarolla ''the painter
of the sum-" because no one can sur
pass him in those wonderful scenes
of outdoor life painted in full sun
shine, brilliant light everywhere, daz-
cling to the eyes, with heavy shadows
lying where the light cannot pene-
trate. .,t.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
LIBERAL IN RELIEF,

philadelphia Has Raised Over Sixty
Seven Thousand Dollars for Gal
weston.
Philadelphia, Sept. %. - A total of
$676S4 in cash has been received in this
city for the relief of the Galveston
storm sufferers in addition to a num-
Der of contributions Of clothing, ETC.,
sent on relief trains. OF the amount
collected, $4,000 has already been sent
to Gov. Sayers. In addition to the,
amount subscribed above, a monster
theatrical benefit at the largest theater
In the city, under the auspices of the,
Inquirer, has Melted the sum of $6,37S.
Nearly all the leading actors and ac-
tresses now in the city took part. A
number of other benefits that have
been decided upon are expected to real.
ize considerable additional money for.
the relief of the sufferers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

It is singular fact about Count
Tolstoi, the celebrated Russian writer
and Socialist, that he possesses an
enormous power of self-deception,
which is not only highly remarkable
but convenient. 1t is one Of his favor
tie tenets that all property is wrong,
and that the holding of any unneces-
sary property is an even worse crime.
Therefore he has handed over all Of
his property but bare pittance to-
not to his poorer neighbors or to char
ity. or to some socialistic committee
for the euualizing Of eyerything-but
to his wife and children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

The Victoria Cross has been con-
ferred upon Corporal F. Mckay. Cor
don Highlanders, for conspicuous brav-
cry on May 20 during the action on
Crows Nest Hill. near johannesburg.
He repeatedly rushed forward under
Ia whitening fire at short range to at
tend to wounded comrades, dressing
their wounds while he himself was
without shelter, and in one instance
carrying wounded man from the
open under a heavy fire to the shelter
of boulder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
FRENCH LABOR COUNCILS.

They Are to Settle Disputes Between
Labor and Capital.
London, Sept. ga dispatch to the
Times from Paris says: A ministerial
order Of interest to Americans in view
of the strikes in Pennsylvania has just
been issued by the French minister of
commerce, creating labor councils to
settle disputes between labor and cap
ital. The councils are to consist of an
equal number of workmen and en-
ployers, but the workmen must belong
to the recognized labor unions. This
clause is likely to create difficulties, as
the majority of French laborers do not
belong to unions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
MISSIONS DESTROYED.

Expedition Sets Out for ShOutah to
Restore Order.
Hongkong, Sept. %. - Three mission
stations have been destroyed in the
Shoutah district of South Kwang-tung.
The French gunboat Avalanche and a
company of Chinese soldiers have gone
to the district to restore order. A
hundred Christian families escaped
from the hands of the rioters and
reached the city of Canton in safety.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
COIN For FARMERS.
Annual Movement of Currency to
Agricultural Districts.

Annual Movement of Currency to
Agricultural Districts.
New York, Sept. 23-Currency ship
ments to the agricultural districts are
assuming large proportions. The cur
rency transfers at the subtreasury
yesterday amounted to $915,000, includ-
ing $4,000 to New Orleans, 100000 to
st. Louis, and 100000 to Chicago, The
total transfers for the week thus far
are $2,215, 900. These have been offset
by Pacific coast checks amounting to
s4S,161. The banks also report large
shipments of currency particularly to
the South. One bank on Tuesday
shipped 100000 to the South, and
seven banks have shipped between
$250,O0O and 100000 the first three days
of the week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

Aluminium has just been employed
for the construction of a new fireproof
curtain to be used in theaters. The
curtain is 60 feet wide by 81 feet high,
is composed of aluminium sheets one
twelfth of an inch thick. and weighs
1000 pounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
MILES IN CHARGE.
Commanding General Become Acting
Secretary of War.

Commanding General Become Acting
Secretary of War.
Washington, Sept. %. - Gen. Miles,
accompanied by his chief of staff, Col.
Fred Miehler returned to Washington
yesterday after an extended trip
through the South and West, during
which he inspected many army posts.
Gen. Miles called upon the president
soon after his arrival. By virtue Of
the order made by the president yes
terday designating him as acting Sec
rotary of war during the absence OF
both the secretary and assistant secre-
tary of war, Gen. Miles became acting
secretary of war, superseding Adjt.
Gen. Corbin, who was designated to
act in the absence of the commanding
general of the army.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
BRYAN WILL GO EAST.
Cancels Illinois Dates to Devote
IEix,N tn tho Eat

Cancels Illinois Dates to Devote His
Time to the East.
Chicago, Sept. 23-William. j. Bryan
has cancelled his dates in Illinois and
will make speeches in the East instead.
The dates for Illinois were cut out of
the candidates itinerary yesterday.
Chairman Jones brought from the
East such glowing reports of the
chances for Democratic success there
that it has been decided to concentrate
heavy work in the so-called doubtful
states. Mr.. Bryan may be prevailed
upon to speak in Delaware, Maryland
and West Virginia, as well as New
York.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
WILL REOPEN FEUDs,
Bad Blood Engendered by, the How.
s.rI

Bad Blood Engendered by, the How.
lard Trial.
Frankfort, KY, Sept. 23.-Representa-
tives on both sides of the Howard;
case admit a great deal of bad blood
is being engendered between the, noun
tain friends and enemies of Howard as
a result Of the trial. Those who know
the relations of the two factions say
1t is nearly certain to result in re-
opening the feuds. In this connection
it is noted that killings have been re.
corded to the credit of various wit
nesses who have testified in the How
ard case, not counting the shootings.
and suspect cases where there was no,
prosecution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
TRAIN ENTERS GALVESTON.

The First to Cross the Temporary
Bridge to the Stricken City.
Galveston, Tex, Sept. 23.-The first
railroad train since the storm arrived
here yesterday morning. The building
Of the temporary bridge two and one
eighth miles long was remarkable
achievement in engineering. Trains
are running regularly over the tenn
porary bridge. People coming to the
city on the trains exceeds in numbers
those going away.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

Washington, Sept. %. - The United
States government has made 1ull ana
complete answers to the various I'M
portant inquiries that have been ao-
dressed to it by the powers relatlVe u
the Chinese trouble. Moreover 1t mas
gone further and has made disclosure
Of all of it's purposes, and as me1lloel
of the administration puts 1t, II mas
thrown it's hand open on the taole.
This action was taken after the cablnet
meeting yesterday, and luncheon at
the White House that followed served
to reduce the decision to the ultimate
form. At $1,000 o'clock Minister Wu
called by appointment upon Acting
Secretary Hill and was handed mem
orandum
EmbodyinR the Response
of the United States government to the
request of Prince Ching that MT.
Conger or some other person be lmme-
diately empowered to begin negotla-
lions with the Chinese authorities for a
final settlement. The minister came
away with a dissatisfied expression on
his face, Next came M. Thiebaut, the
French charge. A few minutes con-
versation sufficed to impart to him
orally an answer to his own verbabl IN
curry. Then Baron Sternberg, the
German charge. who had been notlheo
of the readiness Of the state depart
ment to make answer to the German
note, called and was given that an
swer. He fastened away to cable to
his government. The department then
sent the answer to the Russian inquiry
forwarded by messenger, and wlred
cablegrams containing the
Substance of the Answers
to it's diplomatic representatives
abroad. Thus closed one of the most
interesting and important phases OF
the Chinese ENHANCEMENT. The state
department absolutely refused to make
any statement as to the nature of the
answers, taking the ground that to do
so would be a violation of the diplo-
matte prophecies. The ministers and
charges who received the messages
here adopted the same secretlVe atl-
tude. The president, himself, it seems
had given instructions that every ef-
fort should be made to MAINTAIN Sc
crecy in this matter until the official
disclosure. With all this, it is known
that the German proposal that neso-
tiaticns with China be deferred until
the Chinese responsible for
The Pel<in Outraaes
have been surrendered to the allies,
has failed of approval by our govern
ment. The declination has been con-
veyed in a manner that can not give
offense. 1t is believed that the out
come, from a military point. of yes
terday's action will be the withdrawal
of all but one regiment of the Anlerl-
can troops from China to Manila,
where they can be held ready to re-
turn in an emergency. Gen Chaffee
probably will remain in China in COM
mand of the force there, which will be
regarded simply as a legation guard.
One fact concerning the United States
answers that was not learned officially
is that they contain no new PROPOSE
tons. They simply clear away the
debris of unanswered inquiries
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
FLOUR TO THE ORIENT.
Two Steamers Put On Between Port
land and the East.

Portland, Or. Sept 2S.-Pending the
establishment of the Oriental line by
the Oregon Railway and Navigation
company, the port of Portland will
have improved transportation facili-
ties sufficient to bring the flour ship
ments for this month up to the largest
on record. The steamers Monmouth
shire and Skarpano have been put on
the line and will run regularly between
Portland and the Orient The flour
shipments of Siberia, Japan and China
promise to be very heavy during the
next few months.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
police Cali suicide.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 23.-Ralph D.
Ward, twenty-five years old, was found
dead with bullet through his heart
at an early hour yesterday morning in
a house on Borando street. Who
killed Ward is not certainly known but
the theory of the police is that the
young man committed suicide. Ward
came here from Kansas City and was
bookkeeper for packing house branch
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
ANSWERS ARE MADE
ADMINISTRATION THROWS 1T
HAND OPEN ON THE TABLE.

Important Inquiries Are An
the Purposes of the United States
Government Made State Depart
ment Absolutely Refuses to Dis
close the Nature of the Answers
Reception Accorded LII Hung
Chang by Russtans Confirms sus-
piciOns of the Willy Bear.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
Dispute Ends in Murde,

Warsaw, KY, Sept. 23.-An old dis
pute between John Conner and his
nephew, Martin Devereux, and John
Sisson and his son, eliminated yester-
day when John Sisson killed Conner by
shooting him twice. Devereux was
held to the ground by sisson, who
called his son to shoot. The boy, who
is sixteen years old. came up with a
gun and shot Deyereux, killing him in
gtantly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
MAY BE DECORATED.

French Government Not Ignoring
American Commi ssioners.
Paris, Sept. 23.-The American COM
missioners who recently left Paris, dis
appointed at not having been included
in the list of those who received deco
rations from the Fernch government,
will, perhaps find satisfaction in the
knowledge that the government has
certain names under consideration in
connection with an additional list OF
decorations which will be published
when the approval of the Washington
government has been received.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
HEAVY RAIN IN INDIA.

Half of the City of Calcutta Is Sub
merged.
Calcutta, Sept. 23.-The extraordin-
airy rainfall in Northern India has not
ceased for four days. Half the city of
Calcutta is submerged, and even in the
northern part the streets are flooded to
a depth of three feet. Many houses
have collapsed. Thus far there has
been but little loss of life, although as
the rain continues very heavy there is
considerable apprehension. Twenty
five inches of rain were registered III
two days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

Sion R. Bostwick, the man who cap
tured Santa Anna during the Mexican
war, is still alive. He lives in San
Saba, Tex, and, although eight-one
years old, is healthy and hardy and
as straight as an arrow
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

A German surgeon recently cut off
a patients toe and sewed it to the
stump Of missing fore1nger. It
proved very good substitute, and can
be moved by the owner, as an arti-
fcial finger could not be.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
Chilean Government SOUND.

Santiago, Chile, Sept 23.-The order-
~ and enthusiastic manner in which
the national fetes nave passed off is
looked upon as proving the sound
condition of the republic, where paper
is nearly on par with gold.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
COMPELLED TO FIGHT.

The Majority of Beers Still in the
Field Would Like to Stop.
London, Sept. %. Further reports
from Lord Roberts say that the Beers
who remain in the field include a few
irreconciliables, but the majority are
fighting under compulsion. Gen. Le-
larry, it is added, holds 300 burghers as
prisoners in his lager.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
Aeronnut K,I1.a

Chicago, Sept. pa special to the
Times-Herald from st. Joseph, Mich.
says Prof. L. J. Kahler, young bal
loonist, died from injuries sustained
from fall from his balloon while
making an ascension.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
Naval Cadets Go to Germany,

Berlin, Sept 23.-Naval Cadets Guy
Abuisett, John E. Bailey and Henry M.
Gleason have arrived here to enter the
naval construction school. They We're
sent by the United States government.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
EPIDEMIC IN LONDON.

Fever Brought to England by Sol
diers Invalided Home From Africa.
London, Sept. 23-An alarming cpl
denic Of enteric fever has broken out
in South London and already fifty
cases are reported. 1t is stated that
the disease was brought to England
by soldiers invalided home from South
Africa. Smaller outbreaks are report
ed in the provinces.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
Rus.ia Need. the Mone,,

London, Sept. 23.-Russia, ACCORDING
to the Copenhagen correspondent of the
Of the Daily Telegraph, is trying to
raise loan In New York. but It is
thought in the De- nish capital that she
has no chance to succeed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
GLAsGOW's PLAGUE.

Twenty-Four Certified Cases Now in
the City.
Glasgow, Sept. 23.-There are twenty
four certified cases of plague in the
city. In the reception house eighty
eight cases are under supervision.
There are also two doubtful cases. One
man died yesterday, making a total
number of deaths since the outbreak
six.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

The government of Queensland, Aus
tralia, has engaged Dr. Maxwell, the
famous sugar expert, of Honolulu, for
Eve years, at salary of 5000 year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

The queen Of Spain has announced
that in the event of the marriage of
the princess of the Asturias to Prince
Charles of Bourbon, no dowry will be
asked for from parliament.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

Introduction of the trolley in the
French Riviera has resulted in injury
to the telephone lines, which are OF
the grounded pattern.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

Fatally Injured. In a Runaway.
Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 23.-Valentine
1ser was fatally injured by his horse
running away. His two young sons
were seriously Injured. Nellie Clev.lle
aged fifteen, was SO badly frightened
that she dropped dead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

1t is now claimed that the Duke
of Saxe-Coburg had premonition OF.
sudden death. His ideas on the sub
ject went so far that he expressed the
opinion that he would die in a land
outside of England.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
ROYAL VISIT.

Plans of The Queen of Holland and
Her Mother.
The Hague, Sept. 23.-Queen Wilhel-
nina and her mother ex-Queen Emma,
go to the royal country seat of Leo, in
the province of Gelderland, Sept. 20.
They have also arranged to visit Count
Won Erbach Schoenberg, in the Grand
Duchy Of Hesse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

The late Duke Of Edinburgh's life
was insured for 100000. and scarcely
single English insurance company
was without some interest in Prince
Alfred's life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

If there is any truth in the axiom:
"The better the day the better the
deed" then all real-estate transfers
should be made on Sunday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

The coloring on the new English
halfpenny stamp consists of mix
ture of Prussian blue and chrome,
without any lead, arsenic, or other ir-
ritant. The gum is obtained from
starch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
HoYT RESUMES WORK.

Noted Playwright Has Recovered
Sufficiently to Begin New Comedy.
Hartford, Conn.,, Sept. %. - Charles
H. Hoyt, a new man mentally and
physically, is so far on the road to
health that he has begun a new COM
edy, which is to be called "a Bunch of
Blue Ribbons" 1t is claimed that he
has regained his old-time vigor, due
to good care since his release from the
ca nit a ri,1no
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
LYNCHED.
SUSPECTED BURGLARS sUMMARILY
DEALT WITH,

Doors of the Jail Broken Open by
the Mob and Four Negroes Taken
Out and Hanged to a Tree-Out-
come of an Epidemic of Burglar
ies-Vfxilance Committee Formed
for the Purpose of Dealing With
the Situation Fourteen Suspects
Arrested and Jailed-PeOple, Both
Buick ond White, DeplOre the
MOb's Action.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
KRUGER RECEPTION.
TransvaaI President to BE Warm
Welcomed ut Antwerp.

Antwerp, Sept. pa committee Of
Dutch and Belgians in Antwerp is ar
ranging a grand reception for Presi-
dent Kruger when he arrives here
from the Transvaal. Delegates will go
to Flushing to meet him when he
lands. The Antwerp and Brussels COM
mittees are combining for the purpose
of home fetes in both cities in honor
of the Boer president.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27

The sultan of Turkey will this sum-
mer celebrate the twenty-fifth ami
Sersary of his accession to the throne.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
CAPTURED BY AMERICANS.

Forces Under Gen. Wilson Take Pei
La Chu.
Pekin, Sept. IT, via Taku. Sept. 20.-
Gen. James H. Wilson, the American
commander, took Pei La Chu this
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
Another Plague Death

Glasgow, Sept. 23.-There was anoth-
err death from bubonic plague and an
additional case of the disease reported
here yesterday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
indianapolis Gets Next session.

Richmond, Va. Sept. 2s.-The SOW
ereign grand lodge. I. o. O. F., decided
to hold Its next session in Indianapolis.
Only one ballot was taken. !,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-09-27
The powers that be-Love, money,
ambition and a good dinner.

The bread-eating world requires
more than 2.300,0O0,000 bushels OF
wheat. every IL months.