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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
WILL CONTEST.
Four Defeated Candidates In EdoS
County File Notice of Contest.

FOur Defeated Candidates In EdNy
County File Notice of Contest.
-Four of the defeated Democratic can
didates for office in Eddy county have
filed notices of contest. They are
Walsh against Bennett for sherlH'
Perry against Hackney, for audltof'
Manley against Hambrecht, for judge
and Allison against Mattson for state
attorney. The grounds for the contest
are based on alleged irregularities III
Sheyenne precinct, where, it is claimed
the booths were so arranged that the
voters backs were to the judges, clerks
and inspectors, and that the latter
might, if they wished, see how the
voter marked his ballot, unless he went
to a great deal of trouble to prevent
them. 1t is alleged that this manner OF
arranging the booths resulted III the
knowledge, by officials and others, as
to how the voters marked their DallotS,
all of which is contrary to law, ., .
The precinct cast 1876 votes, W OIL
which were straight Republican, CIV
ing the Republican candidates from 90
to 96 majority in that precinct alone.
Opinion as to the outcome is DIVIDED
some of the legal authorities OF the
county saying that the grounds are
reasonable, and others not. Marion
Conklin of jamestown, the defeated
candidate for judge of the Fifth judi
cial district, has been eretained as
counsel by the defendants.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
CATTLE rRAFr1c HEAVY.
Movement of Live stock Compen
afana fnr LOSS Of GraiM TrQ(lC.

Movement of Live Stock Compens-
ates for Loss of Grain Trade.
While there may be a decided falling
off in the transportation of grain over
the Northern Pacific and Great North
ern throughout the Northwest, particu-
larly over the eastern divisions of their
lines, other traffic is heavy, and will
partially, is not quite, compensate for
the loss in receipts to the roads by the
shortage of the grain crop.
The shipment of live stock has been
especially heavy this fall, and both
roads have carried large numbers Of
cattle. Out of Montana there have
gone 300 train loads Of cattle over the
Great Northern alone, to Eastern mar
kets since the opening of the fall ship
ping eason, which is now practically at
an end. This far surpasses any pre-
vious record of the road, and gives
foundation for the statement that the
freight returns of the system will not
be materially damaged by the failure
of the grain season.
In the large numbers of stock that
have gone out of Montana is included
great droves of the 'slong horn" spe-
cies. Nearly all of this class have
been shipped to Eastern markets, and
it is estimated that by the time the
final shipment is made this year, there
will be none at all left in that section
Of Montana from which the large ship
ments are being made.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
TR.ANs1ToRY MANIA.
This Will BE the Defense of a Pris-
Oner Charged With Murder.

This Will BE the Defense of n Pris-
Oner Charged With Murder.
The trial of Patrick III. Callahan,
formerly chief of police and landlord
of the Hctel- Callahan, at, Enderlin, for
murder in the first degree, in shooting
Edward j. o. Callahan, his cousin, in
October, began at Lisbon. The prison
err is represented by w. w. Irwin and
District Attorney Rourge. Much in
terest is manifested. 1t is alleged that
while the deceased was passing the
prisoner in the street at Enderlin, Cal
lahan shot at the deceased three times,
two bullets taking effect in his back.
from which wounds he died shortly at
terward. The shooting was said to be
the elimination of domestic trouble
over the prisoners wife, a woman OF
fine appearance and mother of six chill
d:en. The deceased was told to keep
away from Callahan and let his wife
alone, but persisted in his attentions.
The defense will seek to show that the
prisoner; at. the time of the shootine,
was in state of transitory maniaS mot
DISTINGUISHING between right and
wrong, and, while under such impulse,
fired the shots which caused Callahan's
death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
NEWS. IN BRIEF.
Overflow From the Wirea IN. n CON

Overflow From the Wirea In, q con.
denied. Form. ~ ~
"A scheme for building srailroad Ii
the summit Of Mount Blanche, bkinsa
discussed at Genoa.
Henry Russell, composer Of over 800
songs, including "a Life on the Ocean
Wave" Cheer. Boys, Cheer" died at
London. He was. born Dec. IA, 1878,
II. NJ. Hanna, brother Of the senator
has given Lake View hospital in Cleve-
land 1000 shares of Northern Pacific
preferred stock at par value of $780,
900.
The report which has reached Paris
from Washington that the United
States government has ordered seven
new. cruisers creates considerable un=
easiness in naval circles.
AT meeting of the trustees of the
Chicago $4,000 was subscribed with
which to erect a memorial in honor
of Pere Jacques Marquette.
Naval officers are looking forward
to the voyage to Manila, ordered by
the navy department, of the little tug
Wompatucll. 1t will be the first time
on record that so small a tug has been
able to make so long trip.
Nicaragua and Costa Rica have an
nounced their Willingness to grant a
lease to the United States for 200
years of the territory necessary for the
construction of the projected Near
aqua canal. 1t is understood that
Nicaragua and Costa Rica will accept
bonds, the value Of these to be &C
copied by the former government to
be less than $6,OoO,OOO. and of the lat
ter less than $1,500000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
THE. ARMY.
80 .. =
Asked to Increase the
tfs One Humid rcd I'LL OuAanll.

Authority Asked to Increase the
Force to One Hundred Thousand.
The present strength of the army is
100000 men-65, 900 regulars and $4,000
volunteers. Under the act of March 2,
1889, on the 30th of June next, the pres,
emit volunteer force WILL be discharged
and the regular army will be reduced to
-2,447 officers and 29O25 enlisted men.
In Porto Rico we have reduced the gar
.risons to 1895, which include S96 native
troops. There is no room for further
reduction here. We will be required to
keep a considerable force in the Philip hip
From the best information obtainable,
I'VE shall need there for the immediate
future from 10000 to 10000 men am
sure the number may be reduced as the
Insurgents shall come to acknowledge the
authority of the United States, OF which
there are assuring indications.
1t must be apparent that We will re-
,Quire an army OF about. $4,000, and that
during the present conditions in Cuba
and the Philippines the president should
have authority to increase the force to
the present number of 100000. Included
in this number authority should Pc given
up to 15,OUO. which the Taft commission
believe will be more effective in detecting
and surpressing guerillas, assasslns anu
Iadrones than our own soldiers.
I favor the recommendation OF the sec
rotary of war for the detail of officers
of the line of the army when vacancies
occur in the adjutant generals depart
ment, inspector generals department,
Quartermaster generals department, sub
sistence department, pay department,
ordnance department and signal corps.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
OPPOSITION TO PARDON.
Relatives Want Remington Par
doned. but Bitter Opposition Is

Nine years ago. Joe Remington bru-
tally murdered Elevator Agent Flett
of Arthur, and robbed him of a large
sum of money. On conviction he was
sentenced to life imprisonment. Now
an effort is being made to have him
pardoned, and petition to that effect
will be presented to the new admins
tration after the holidays. 1t is likely
that there will be strong opposition to
Remington's pardon, as the recollection
of the crime is too vivid in the minds
of many people in Cass county. REM
ington had seen Flett with the money,
and hid in the hay loft and committed
the crime when the agent went to .feed
the horses. The crime excited SUCH III
tense feeling at the time that there
was talk of lynching the murderer. Inc
efforts in his behalf are started by all
attorney in Fargo, who is a relative OF
the convict Since he has been in the
penitentiary Remington has been chle1
barber. and has also learned the TAIL
or's trade He has been a model prls-
oner i'll every respect, and is warmly
commended by the warden and othef
officials.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
CHIEF ,Hilill:i -cLERI1 DoBsoN DEAD.

William Dobson, chief clerk at the
Fort Yates agency, died of cirrohsis OF
the liver. He had been in the govern
ment service for forty years. He was
nuartermaster's clerk at Fort Smelling
In the early SOS, subsequently being
transferred to Fort Totem For the
past twelve years he has been chief
clerk at the Fort Yates agency. he
was considered at Washington the
most efficient clerk in the service IS
sue Clerk Ziebach will probably De
promoted to chief clerk. The position
pays $1,000 Per year.
The payment of $4,000 cattle money
to the Indians is now in progress at
Fort Yates, and the stores are doing
rushing business. !,
"a big buffalo bull suddenly appeared
at Rock Greek last week, among q
bunch of cattle. The agent has issued
strict orders against killing the animal.
This is the. first buffalo seen at Fort
yates since 1885. The animal is very
wild and dangerous.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
The State Day BY Day,
DIVORCE FOR MRS. GRAHAM
wealthy Eastern Physician Will Re-
ceive Her Hand If Graham Does

wealthy Eastern Physician Will Re-
| ceive Her Hand If Graham Does
Not Appeal.
MRS. Anna D. Graham has been sue
cessful at last in securing her divorce
at Fargo. She has had more trouble
than most Fasteners to obtain the
| coveted decree. Her first attempt was
made two years ago, at wahpeton.
Judge Lauder denied the decree on tn.
! ground that Mrs. Graham had failed
to establish a residence. An appeal to
the supreme, court affirmed Judge Lau-
der. Mrs. Graham then came to Far
5go and instituted suit, which was af-
forwards dropped. Last spring she in,
stltuted a third suit. before, Judge
Winchester, establishing herself at
Mandan, where she has spent mucl.
time. Her father is a wealthy New
Jersey man, reputed to be a million
aire. Her husband, A. S. Graham, APP
pears never to have been financial
success, and, according to the testi-
mony of his wife, her father had to put
up lot of money to cover his debts.
Once Graham went West to grow up
with the country, and a part of the
evidence was the tender missives that
We're exchanged between the couple
His growing process was not exactly
what it had been pictured, and Mrs.
Graham's love is said to have grown
chilier than Dakota zephyr in Janu-
airy.
A wealthy Eastern physician, who
formerly enjoyed an extensive practice
at the national capital, has figured
somewhat in the case, making frequent
Western trips. He has been in Fargo
some time, awaiting the result of the
divorce suit, but the proposed marriage
was not coEsummated, owing to the ILL
ness of Mrs. Graham's father, to whose
bedside she is reported to have hur-
ried as soon as the decree was signed.
The marriage may be still further de-
ferred to see whether the recently-dl-
vorced husband will appeal the case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
LANDS IN DEMAND.
Tax Sale at Grand Forks a Spirited
Affair.

Tax Sale at Grand Forks a Spirited
Affair.
The annual delinquent tax sale was
held at Grand Forks, in the office of
the county auditor. Every parcel OF
land, with the exception of a few OUT
living lots, was readily disposed of, and
the thirty-three buyers who were pres
ent were only too willing to buy treble
the amount offered. Several persons
from out of town We're present or repre-
scented. Deputy Auditor Alderman said
there was a marked contrast between
the bidding, this year and a few years
ago, when most of the land offered had
to be turned over to the county, as
there were very few bidders. For the
last ifew>-years. however, all the land
offered has been snapped up at once
and, in many instances, the taxes on
an entire quarter-section have been
paid for q tax title to three or i've
acres. This is taken as indisputable
evidence Of the generally
condition CT things.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
VARIOUS AFFAIRS.
Postal Service, the Navy, Forest Re
serves and Pensions,

serves and Pensions,
The continued and rapid growth Of the
great and increasing business activity of
che country. lis most striking new de-
velopnlent in the extension Of rural free
delivery. This service anlel1Orates the
Isolation Of farm life, conduces to good
roans and quickens and extends the DIS
,seninatiOn; of general Information. Ex-
perience thus far has tended to ailay the
apprehension that it would .be so expen-
slVe as to forbid ITS general adoption or
make 1t a serious burden
the secretary of the navy for new yes
sells, and for additional officers and men.
winch the required increase OF the navy
Hshment of a national naval reserve and
of the grade of vice admiral.
The results obtained from our forest
policy have demonstrale ats wisdom and
uhe necessity IN the interest Of the public
for its continuance, and increased appro-
.priati0ns by une congress Lyr tne Carry
Il: The - act ct Of May. 1900, among other
things. provides for an extension OF IN
come to widows pensioned under sad
the interior believes that by the opera
lions of this act the. number of persons
.pensioned under 1t will dncrease, and the
will be between $3.Oov0VO and $4,000. 900.
The government Justly appreciates the
services of its Soldiers and saiiors by
precedent to them. their widows and orr
Sphans. 57 d. B '5 N Ri
q am very much impressed with the
statement made by the heads Of all the
3.departments OF the urgent necessity Of q
4 hall of public records
In our great prosperity we must guard
against the danger II invites OF extrava.
canoe in government expenditures and
sappropria lions; and the chosen represepta-1
lives of the people will. doubt not.
furnish an example In their legislation
stof that wise economy which i'm q season
.ofsplenty husbands for the future. In this
era OF great business activity and Qp-s
portunity caution Is not untimely. 1T Will
mot abate. but strengt then, confidence. y
will not etard, Y but promote, legitimate
industrial and comm or ciai expansion. Our
growing power brings with 1t temptations
ana periis requiring constant vigilance
90 syoid: y must not be used 70 invite
conflicts nor FOR oppression, but for the
more efrective maintenance OF these prin-
ciples oi Equality and justice upon which
& Let US keep always In mind that tho foun.
alton ef our government IS liberty; ~
.ss'sS ! william Mckinley.
nxecutiyA Mansion. Dec. 8, 1000. sgs
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
NORTH DAKOTA COAT RANCH.

John yennun Selects One and Mny
Organise a Company.
John Vennum of Jamestown is at
tempting to organize a company for
the purpose of establishing a farm on
which goats will be raised exclusively.
The .Angora breed will be selected. A
ranch in the hills in the northwestern
portion of stutsman county, has been
selected.
Miss Lima Eakin, erintendent OF
schools Of Foster county. has Instituted
suit against Mrs. z, G.. Camphell.
claiming that the latter is not legally
elected superint for the term be-
ginning Jan. Il. The contest is for the
purpose Of securing a recount in Car.
5rington precinct. .5ss k, (,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
FlicIsertnildom Wen Pleased.

The general expression over the OH I
cial result of the census, as announced
in North Dakota, is one of tisfaction.
while some communities feel that q
Few more people might have beeh
scared UP with a closer search, " is
everywhere agreed that the census is
the best ever taken in the state, and
the total population Is about what was
estimated before the result was an-
bounced. The work Of taking the CEN
.sus was done under the supervision OF
Al. II. Laughlln OF Lisbon. formerly
commissioner OF agriculture 1sld labor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
shin md Crew. I.nxf.

Provincetown. Mass, Dec. 9. The
schooner Cora S. Mckay has not been;
heard from since she was sighted
eighty days ago, ana all hope for her
safety and that OF her crew OF. thirty
has been abandoned. Fifteen widows
and fifty-four orphans are the result
OF. the loss OF the vessel,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
cAUGHT4lNH INDIANA.

Findlay, Ohio Dec. Z. Presley y.
Hay, three times clerk Of Hancock
county. was arrested at Fort WAYNE,
Ind. where he had resisted under an
assumed name. Hay is accused Of enisS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
Five Narrowly ESCAPE Dentb

: H.
Ashland, Ky, Dec. Give persons
came near meeting death from a nys.
terious poisoning and are lying here in
a precarious condition now. Mrs.
Beatty, her son and niece, Mrs. Nora
Dunn and son, who We're taking din-
ner with them We're the victims.
Prompt and heroic action by physi-,
clans saved their lives. The affair is
a mystery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13
british Arn,y Esti mates.

- = = Us = uItt teSs 80
London. Dec. 9.--The second supple
mentary estimate of sixteen millions
issued this morning makes the total
army estimates for the year e92, 300, !
1853. g& me-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-12-13

rs last to refer the credentials of Will
lam A. Clark and Martin Maginnis,
appointed senators from Montana, to
the committee on privileges and cleo
tions was called up by Mr.. Carter Of
Montana, but went over until to-day.
In. the House.
The session of the house was brief.
The real work will begin to-day, when
the house will consider the army re-
Organization bill, which s Mr.. Hull,
chairman Of the committee on mill
tary affairs, reported yesterday. He
explained the urgent necessity for i'm
mediate action upon this measure, as
under the present law the army must
be reduced to ~, 900 on July 4 next.
and asked unanimous consent for the
consideration of the bill tozd day, but
Mr.. Sulzer IN. 70 objected. SO Mr..
Hull introduced a resolution for q spe-s
scial order for the consid eration OF the
bill with provision for a vote at the
end of six hours general debate. The
objection to the swearing in OF. Mr.
Common Of Iowa, the successor of Sem
Sator, Dolliver. which was raised by Mr.
Bailey of Texas, was relieved by the
presentation OF q new set OF credentials
signed by Gov Shaw. and Conner took;
the oath s Three bills were passed M
der the cai Sof tees. the most Inns
sportant being one TO provide for the
Idetnil sof not to exceed 100 retired army
IoiIicsrs knd 100 non. colnnissio ned az 4
iscepH a. Iltaty iphtr,lctors Al the
public sctsopls AZ Dtch caties ~ q doptl
~ syaten o. military instructi on. :rhs'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-It is evident that there is
something radically wrong in social
conditions in Wheeling. Every night
during the week small parties of young
men visit Bellaire, bent either on
MASKING or in calling upon Bellaire
girls Of their acquaintance. On Sun
day nights the influx of Wheeling
"bloods" is most remarkable. Our girls
appear to take kindly to their atten-
tons, and some of the Bellaire boys
are growing very, very tired of all this.
What is wrong with the Wheeling
girls? Or does the fault lie with the
Wheeling boys? Won't the girls en-
terrain them up there? If they won't
there must be some reason, and it must
be a reason which the Bellaire girls
ought to know The Wheeling boys
don't appear anxious to spend their
money and it is in very rare instances
that they take their Bellaire lady
friends to social entertainments. I'm
less somebody punctures this glamour
that seems to envelop everything mas
culine that comes from Wheeling, the
Bellaire of the future will be COM
munity Of sour old BACHELORS.
Bellaire, o., December Is.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
The New Theatre.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-If the Board of Trade move
ment bears no other fruit than a new
opera house, the proposed amusement
enterprise will fully repay all the eff
forts which have been expended in the
organization Of the board. Wheeling's
theatres are a disgrace to a commun-
ity which boasts of its metropolitan
airs. But for the exceptionally COM
petent management of local play
houses. the situation would be infin-
itely worse. Half a dozen West Viz
ginia towns have -4rger theatres, and
a dozen have more modern buildings
than Wheeling. The trouble lies in
the fact that capital is reluctant to in
vest until it sees a certain profit. The
stock in the proposed theatre should be
taken in small shares by wealthy citi-
zens, who are animated not so much
by desire for financial gain, as by
a right public spirit and local pride
A new theatre ought to pay. but
whether it will or not it should be
built during the coming summer.
Wheeling, December %.
PLAY GOER.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
SECRET SOCIETIES.

AT the regular meeting of Ohio Val
ley Lodge Knights of Pythias held Fri
day evening the following officers were
elected for the ensuing term: Chancel-
lor Commander George Butts; Vice
Chancellor, August H. Kindelberger;
Prelate, VIM. Schmickel; Master of
Work, H. L. Bender; Master at Arms.
Chas 7. Price; Inner Guard, A. A..
Ames; Outside Guard, VIM. Sisson;
Keeper of Record and Seals, ]. w. Con-
nelly; Master of Finance, Geo. P. Nor
gan: Master of Exchequer, H. w.
Wood; Trustee, ]. L. Davis. The Page
rank was conferred on one candidate.
Ohio Valley Lodge is in a flourishing
condition. Inc Castle hall has been
enlarged and otherwise improved. an
entire set Of paraphernalia has been
ordered, and will arrive in a short
time. Next Friday evening the rank
OF esquire will be conferred. at which
meeting the installation of officers
will also take place. Visiting Knights
are always welcome
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-30
Original RefOrmers.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-There are a number of reform
movements interjected into the present
municipal campaign, and I presume
that if the endorsed" candidates are
successful, the Federation" and the
Hundred" will claim all the credit
therefor. What rank injustice this
will be! Give honor to whom honor
is due" The original political re-
formers of Ohio county we're ]. c.
Jansen and Dick Ryan, whose anti
ring" campaign appears to have rele-
gated both to the realms of political
obscurity. Is their sad fate a precur-
sor of what is in store for their sue
cessors? If it is not, | trust that when
long suffering public honors those
who have brought about betterment
in local government, the names of J.
G. Jansen and Dick Ryan may at least
be given honorable mention.
Wheeling, December 20.
JUSTICE.