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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
T.ENdTENTAnY FIRE.
Nebraska'a State Prison at Lincoln
IL DESTROYED Nv Fire.

NebrasI<a's State Prison at Lincoln
Is Destroyed by Fire.
Lincoln, Neb., March 8. - The Me-
braska state penitentiary is in ruins.
The fire which started yesterday
morning shortly after midnight de-
stroyed the cell house and the entire
main building and the loss will not be
less than 100000 and will probably
exceed that amount. The building was
practically new. The only building
saved was the east wing, occupied by
the warden, the chapel and a small re-
serve cell room.
Precautions have been taken to
guard the prisoners, who were re-
moved under extra guard without diff
ficulty. Lieut.. Gov. Savage has an
ranged to have a sufficient numer of
the national guard sent to the peni-
tertiary to prevent any escapes being
made. One convict, . George Pfeuger,
last his life. He was released from
his cell with the other convicts and
had marched out with them, but had
gone back to get some personal effects.
His body was found in the ruins Of his
cell.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
IN THE HOUSE.

Bismarck, Feb. 27.-Nearly all the
vacant seats in the house were filled. the
only absentces being, Parr, Gulack Nal
Tough and Swartlout.
Petitions for the anticigarette bill
were read, also one from Attorney J:
E. Robinson. favoring the passage OF
house bill 65.
The speaker appointed Messrs. Cassell
Packard, Young Lcecl and Davis as the
house steering committee.
House bills 2o3, 200, 17S. ooS, EOS, and
senate bills 1lo, IS, 26. substitute for
senate bill AZ. and 142 were reported
favorably. 80,
MIR. Lccch withdrew his divorce bill
and MIR. Chaffee Withdrew his bill re.
curing agents for fire, lightning and
tornado insurance companies to pay IL
cenSe.
On motion of Nicholson. March was
decided upon as the last day for the in
PRODUCTION OF bills unless unanimous
consent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
In the Senate.

Washington, March 1.-The serenity
in yesterdays session of the senate was
in sharp contrast with the tempestu-
GUS nature of Wednesdays session. A
number of bills were passed. The river
and harbor appropriation bill, carrying
appropriations of more than $50,000,000
was passed without word of discus
sion, and the senate adopted the con-
ference report on the war revenue
reduction measure without disturbing
in the least the millpond smoothness Of
the proceedings. Final conference re-
ports were made and agreed to on the
diplomatic and consular and agricul-
tural appropriation bills and another
conference on the postoffice bill was
ordered. Conference reports on sew
eral other measures were agreed to
and several bills of a minor character
were passed. The last hour and a.
half of the session was devoted to the
consideration of the sundry civil ap.
preparation bill.
In the House.
The house cleared the decks yester-
day of a number of important confer
ence reports without much difficulty.
The conference report on the war rev.
enue reduction bill proved generally
acceptable to both sides and was
adopted without division. Mr.. Richard
son, the minority leader, acquiesced in
it as the best thing that could be done,
although he stated that the minority
still believed the war taxes should be
reduced s70,O00,OOO. Final reports on
the diplomatic and consular and agri-
cultural appropriation bills were ac-
copied. The major part of the day
was devoted to the bill to promote the
efficiency Of the revenue cutter SER
vice. Although the bill was a house
measure, it's friends were very per-
sistent, and in the face of many diff
ficulties hung on to it with bull dog
tenacity and finally forced the bill into
such parliamentary situation that it
will be voted upon after five minutes
debate this morning.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
In the Senate

Washington, Feb. %. - The senate
passed the army appropriation bill at
1925 o'clock containing the PROPOSE
tions of the majority for temporary
government of the Philippines and for
the future relations between the Unit
ed States and Cuba. Many amend
ments were offered to both PROPOSE
tions but were voted down. The orig
inal Spooner amendment was amend
ed regarding franchises as proposed
by Mr.. Hoar, the latter proposition
having been accepted by the majority
Tuesday.
Not since the enactment of the res
olutions declaring a state of war to
exist between the United States and
Spain has there been such an ava
lanche of passionate oratory as the
senate listened to yesterday.
Throughout the session the army APP
preparation bill was under discussion,
the controverted question being the
Spooner Philippine amendment and
the Plat Cuban amendment. Curious
ly enough the debate was confined
entirely to the Democratic side of the
chamber with one exception. Both
amendments We're denounced as
vicious and pernicious legislation, SUBJ
versive Of the constitution of the
United States and unparalleled in the
history of legislative enactments. The
most noted speech Of the day was de-
livered by Mr.. Bacon of Georgia. Sen
ators Turner of Washington, Tillman
of South Carolina, Pettigrew of South
Dakota. Hoar of Massachusetts,, Teller
of Colorado, Mallory of Florida, Lind
say of Kentucky, Culberson of Texas.
Jones of Arkansas, Simon of Missis-
sippi, Allen of Nebraska and Others
addressed the senate, all of whom de-
nounced the proposed legislation.
Early in the evening the voting be-
gan upon the proposed amendments
to the bill. All of them were offered
by Democratic senators and all were
voted down by heavy majorities. Dur
ing the early part Of the day the con-
ference report upon the Notifications
appropriation bill was accepted by the
senate.
In the House.
The house had busy day of rou-
tine, agreeing to the conference re-
ports on the fertilization, District of
Columbia and the military academy
bills, the last named containing the
anti-hazing legislation. The naval ap-
preparation bill was sent back to con-
ference after the defeat of motion
to concur in the senate's provision
for three more submarine torpedo
boats. The Louisiana purchase expo
sition bill, which has been in a precar-
ious preliminary state, was finally sent
to conference for an adjustment OF
differences. Several bills for statues
were disposed of by preliminary ma
neuvers. The revenue cutter bill also
received a reverse, the house adjourn
| ing when an effort was made to take
it up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
SOLDIERS GUARD RAp1sT.
Will be Taken to the Scene of His
Crime Under Military Escort.

Will DE ANAen 10 inc scene OF HIS
Crime Under Military Escort.
Springfield, ILL.,, March 2.-After be-
ing confined in the county Jail here
since Dec. %, 1900, Albert Shenkle,
wanted in Green county for rape, win
be taken there to-day on a special
train under guard of four companies OF
the Illinois national guard to avoid
mob violence. The companies We're
modified in the armory last night.
The orders were issued at the request
of Sheriff Conle of Green county, on
approval of Gov. Yates. Shenkle will
enter a plea Of guilty to the charge Of
rape or his arrival at Carrollton. He
is twenty-eight years old and was
once under arrest for murder. but was
acquitted. Sheriff Conle wired here
that mob of 400 men was waiting the
arrival Of the prisoner at Carrollton,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
HEADFoRT AND MISS BooTE.

Marquis Announces His Engagement
to the Gaiety Girl.
London, March 3.-The Daily Tele-
graph is desired by the Marquis of
Headfort to announce that he is en-
gagged to be married to Miss Boote,
the Gaiety girl. Miss Boote has al
ready stated that she has given up
theater engagements. owing to her
forthcoming marriage. It looks as if
the romance was not yet at an end.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
QUARREL ENDS IN TRAGEDY.
Negro Commits n Murder and Ma!
he IYnHhRl.

1sSe'O OV1HI1IVS u WuFSIer THU NlsAy
BE Lynchel.
Richmond, Mo, March 3. - Chester
Stanley was shot and killed by a negro
named McNiel at Mine No. 4. four
miles south Of here. Both men were
employees of the mine. They quar-
relied over trivial matter and the
tragedy resulted. The negro is at
large but will probably be arrested
soon, and it is believed he will be
lynched. A Brown. section foreman.
was recently killed in a fight with a
negro and the feeling against the ne
groes is very strong here. The trouble
between the whites and the negroes
started when it became necessary to
quarantine the negroes on account Of
smallpox.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
FORTUNE IN RAGS.

Buyer Supposed to Have Found
Nearly $4,000 Has Departed.
Chicago, March 3. - Detectives are
confident they have sufficient evidence
to show that Mandel Feitman, 1874
Maxwell street, was the rag buyer to
whom Mrs Thomas Ccnley inadvertent-
ly sold $3,760 in a bundle of rags last
Friday. 1t is believed that Feltman is
now on his way to Germany. Cable
grams have been sent to the Bremen
police asking them to arrest him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
BURGLARS WE'RE BLOCKED.

Attempt to Rob Poker Rooms Nearly
Succeeded.
Parkersburg, w. Va, March S.-F'our
masked men attempted to blow open
safe containing several thousand dol
lars and a lot of diamonds in john
sons poker room. The attendant was
covered with gun and forced to lie
on his face while the work proceeded
The quartet worked for an hour and
were frightened away just as the job
was about finished.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
I'll Health Caused Dcspondency.

Leadv!lle, March 3. w. T. Bond,
who served in the Philippines as a
member of the First Colorado colun-
teers, committed suicide by taking
carbolic acid while in church. III
health caused dependency.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

of the day. He concluded his address
just before the afternoon recess after
having discussed comprehensfveIy
both the Cuban and Philippine amend
ments. He appealed to the commit
tee to withdraw both propositions,
maintaining that congress was tread
ing upon dangerous ground and trifling
with edged tools in acting upon them
without ample information.
During the afternoon Mr.. Allen oh.
tanned the floor from Mr.. Morgan and
severely arraigned Admiral Sampson
for some statements he is alleged to
have made upon an application of
Chief Gunner Charles Morgan Of the
navy for promotion to the grade of
commissioned officer. Mr.. Aliens de-
nunciation of Admiral Sampson was
sensational. During the day the con-
ference report upon the district Of
Columbia appropriation bill was
agreed to, as was also partial report
Of the conferees on the postoffice ap.
preparation bill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
Dcscrters Break Prison.

Cincinnati, March 3. - Charles Bur-
ban. George J. Mcdowell and Joseph
Joseph escaped from Fort Thomas af-
ter seriously wounding Guard Ballard.
The three men had been convicted Of
desertion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
NAVAL PROMOTIONS.

All Except Those of Sampson ana
Schlcy Confirmed by the Senate.
Washington, March 1.-The senate in
executive session confirmed all the
nominations of officers in the navy
and marine corps Except those Of
Rear Admirals Sampson and Schley)
who were advanced for distinguished
services in the war With Spain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
D1scLA1Ms ALL KNOWLEDGE.

Sampson Does NOt Know How Nor
Ean's Letter Got Out.
Washington. March Sin answer to
an inquiry as to how the much-dis-
cussed application of Gunner Morgan
and the accompanying papers were
made public property, Secretary Long
has received reply from Rear Ad-
miral Sampson disclaiming all knowl-
edge concerning the means by which
the papers were obtained by the press
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
ANOTHER ROAD TO MONTANA.

Milwaukee to Build From Evarts to
Helena.
Chicago, March 3.-Plans have been
made for complete extensions of, the
st. Paul system. The most extensive
project is to build a line of 700 miles
from Evarts, S. D., to Helena, Mont.
This line would practically parallel
the Northern Pacific, and the building
Of it is strongly urged by the cattle
growers of the region.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
IN THE HOUSE.


Bismarck. Feb. 2s.-The house today
and there will be little necessity for
few days
House bills 100, o5, 100, 90 and 20;
were indefinitely postponed.
House bills 16S, 14o, 213, 1877, 10Y. 1874
AMI senate bills Sc and 1o5 were reported
favorably.
On motion of Chaffee. all bills III
hands of committees not in hands of en-
crossing committee on Saturday are tc
be referred to the steering committee
to be considered in the order designated
by it,
House bills 164, IA. 40. r4s, 147, 142
1853, 155, 166, 1853 1872 and 1914 were
passed.
The governor messaged his approval
of house bill 100, for extending time fol-
filing fire department reports.
The house went into committee of the
whole with Mr.. Chaffee in the chair.
House bills 17o. 2o3, 50. 200, and senate
bills I3o. 127 and AZ were reported for
passage
Senate bill 80, peddlers' license was
NlSSlSSSd ct lSllSlii, OAtl WOO AiihsiiS "a
definitely postponed
House bill 143, repeating estray paper
and I25, noNious weed law, were also
indefinitely postponed.
IN THE SENATE.
The primary election bill. substitute
for senate bill No. 10, was killed by the
senate committee of the whole after
much filibustering, debate. moving and
countermoving.
The now famous medical bill for the
regulation of the practice of healing was
finally brought up in the senate for &C
ton The report of the committee for
the passage of the amended bill was
adopted
The following senate bills were passed
Senate bill 1914. ferries in cities and vii
lagos; 1850, establishment of board OF
trustees for institute for feeble-minded
100, renewal of Judgments; 100, repeal
of Twichell law taxing grain in eleva-
tors: 1873, notice of redemption; 152
legalizing certain township taxes; 1856
issue of bonds for state university I'M
provemcnts.
The following bills were introduced
Senate bill 223-Spccial Committee
1 oN>s@N
against sureties on defunct bank bonds
Surety may pay proportion of amour!
due as his justification bears to total
penalty on bond, which shall release
surety from further liability.
Senate bill 224-Ames-Library tax i'll
cities not to exceed four mills on dollar
Senate bill 2o5-Amcs-Sinking fund
of special school district may be invested
in bonds or mortgages. Procedure pro-
vidcd for investment.
Senate bill Observation-Disclosures
for manner OF purchase Of road MA
chimes.
Senate bill oo7-Wolhert-Provides
for sem;-annual examination OF state
banks by state examiner.
Senate bill -Lasllel-Providcs fol
the appraisal and sale during the pres
ent year of $4,000 acres of common
school land. and portion OF the acreage
OF the various state institutions. the pro:
ceeds of the latter sales to be a func
whose interest shall go toward theil
maintenance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE.

Wholesale Meat Business in London
Passes into Our Hands.
London, March 3.-Another symptom
of American commercial invasion has
appeared here. Thirty wholesale meat
depots have been opened by American
firms, replacing English firms which
formerly handled the business.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

Senate BILL 22o-Cooper-Rsg,hates
practice of healing in state and, provides
that all persons practicing must have at
tended three terms of six months each
at some regularly established. school
where anatomy, pathology and physio1-
ogy are taught
Senate bill 23o-Simpson-Gives COM
missioner of agriculture additional fees
of so cents for each brand recorded, to
go toward additional clerk hire.
Substitute for senate bill 154-Senate
Judiciary Conlmittee-For taxation of
express, telegraph, equipments and sim
liar companies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
PLAGUE SPREADS.

DlseaSc Appears Among Natives III q
Village Near Cape Colony.
Cape Town, March 3.-The bubonic
plague has appeared among the ma
tives employed in the DeBeers dyna-
mite factory at Somerset West Strand,
a village on False bay, about thirty
miles from Cape Town. An official
plague report shows that four pa
tients were admitted to the hospital
here yesterday. Two cases are under
observation in ward rs of the contact
camp.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
WILSON AND LEE OUT.

Two Veteran Brigadier Generals Are
Placed In Retired List.
Washington March 3-An order has
been issued at the war department
placing Brig. Gen, James H. Wilson
and Brig. Gen. FitZhugh Lee on the
retired list Of the army.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
BANKER PALMER ARRESTED.
Personal Investme nts in Liquid Air
Said to Have Caused Failures.

Chicago, March edmond Palmer,
whose personal investments in liquid
air business are said to have caused
the closing of banks in Desplaines and
Asley, ILL.,, and Elletsville, Ind. was
arrested on a warrant from Ashley.
The liabilities are placed at $4,000.
Palmer makes statement saying the
dishonesty of the cashier of the bank
at Elletsville caused the failures, not
personal investments.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
OLDEST FRAGMENT OF GOSPEL.
Found in Egypt, South of Cairo, and
Date Is Placed ut $50 A. ID.

Boston, March l. - Rev. William
Winslow. vice president Of the Egyp-
tian exploration fund, states that he
has found the oldest fragment of the
gospel in existence. 1t was found
near OXorhucus, south of Cairo, and
the date is placed at A. D. $50.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07
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RESUME OF THB
WREK's PROCEEDINGS.
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In the Senate.

Washington, Feb. Is. - The senate
Saturday passed the bill which releases
the appropriation of $5,0O0,00O for the
Louisiana purchase exposition at st.
Louis in 1909 It was amended by pro-
yiding an appropriation of $250,000 for
a government exhibit at the Charleston
exhibit to be held next December. Be-
fore the bills passed amendments were
adopted closing both expositions on
Sunday.
BY skillful parliamentary move
Senator Morgan forced the Nicaragua
canal bill to the consideration of the
senate after that measure had been
sleeping for many weeks. Mr.. Morgan's
success was short lived, however, as
the fertilization bill was taken up, thus
displacing the canal bill, which, with
the oleomargarine bill and the shipping
bill, takes its place on the calendar.
The day was given to the fortification
and the army appropriation bills, the
former being passed.
In the House.
The house adopted resolution to in
festigate the pay of its employees as a
result Of the condition of affairs I'M
earther last Tuesday.
The bill to increase the efficiency of
the revenue cutter service was debated
for two hours. but no action was taken.
Several Of the appropriation bills were
sent to conference and considerable
miscellaneous business was transacted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-07

House bill 2o1, and senate bill 2 were
killed by postponement.
House bills AS, 14o, 100, 50, 17.3, 10y,
100, Us. ISS, 172, and senate bills 1871,
135, 40, 100 and III, were passed.
IN THE SENATE.
l he primary election bill occupied
the attention of the senate and the bill
was sent to the committee of the whole.
The Medical association bill, senate
bill 131, was reported back from the
public health committee with an amend
ment that the provisions of the bill were
not to be construed as repeating the
osteopathy law.
Mr.. Noble inquired as to the provisi-
ons of the bill-whether it now permit
ted tile practice of Christian Science and
magnetic healing
Mr.. Taylor said it did not conflict
with ostcopathy-as to Christian Sci
cncc it was generally understood that
no law could be passed governing a
matter of religion.
Mr.. Noble wanted an amendment that
nothing in the bill conflict with este
opathy, Christian Science or magnetic
healing.
Mr.. LaMoure said lie didn't have mucl,
use for the bill anyway. 1t protested to
raise the standard of healing and to pro-
tect people from imposters. He couldn't
see any provisions in the bill that would
bring about that result. Why not adopt
rule that all healers should be gov
erned by, examine all who practice be-
fore a genera board that the people have
confidence in and let it be known what
was the result. This bll was gotten
up to root out a few branches of heal
ing by which some people made living.
he raised point of order and the con-
sidcration of the bill went over until
today.
Senate bill IS. providing for levy of
tax for wolf bounty, came up and
discussed. Mr.. Simpson moved to
amend the bill by providing for tax
of two-thirds of a mill instead of three
tenths. Mr.. Murphy moved as a sub
stitute that the bill be indefinitely post
poned. Mr.. Wolbert thought the bill
vicious legislation. The amendment car
ried. The bill was passcd-vote 20 to II.
Governor White messaged to the SEN
ate yesterday his approval of senate bill
W lin eIPPOi Dl1i, diSO oClldlC
bills 3, 80, "a, rs, 90 and 72.
House bills 100 and senate bills $50,
112. IFS and % we're passed
The following bills were introduced /:
Senate bill 2I2-Baker-Colnpensation
of court stcnographers.
Senate bill notwithstanding
sheep inspection and providing for pre-
caution against contagion.
Senate bill 2I4-Murphy-Fixcs salary
of county treasurers.
Senate bill 215 Simpson - Stock
ranged in state to pay taxes.
Senate bill 216-Simpson-Amcnds
law relating to sheep inspection.
| Senate bill ely Lewis - Directing
state auditors to pay over to Agricultural
college and state deaf and dumb school
treasurers funds belonging to the insti-
| buttons.
Senate bill 21S-Hcgge-Time of hold
ing alnual township meetings.
| Senate bill 2Io-Hegge-Duty of
county auditors in furnishing supplies
to assessors and date of assessors meet
ing.
| Senate bill Observation-Disclosures
of delinquent personal taxes by action.
Senate bill 22I-Lavayea-To prevent
prize fighting. Governor has power to
order militia out to prevent fights.
Senate bill misunderstanding
in punishment.