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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

1HulanapOilS, lnQ., March 1t. - The
arrangements for the funeral Of Gen.
Benjamin Harrison. ex-president of
the United States, have been com.
pleted. The body will lie in state at
the capitol Saturday from IL O'Clock in
the morning until 10 o'clock in the
evening and the funeral services will
he held from the First Presbyterian
church Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. DR.. NJ. L. Haines officiating. The
event will not only be one of national
significance but of international i'm.
portance. Cablegrams are reaching
the family of the dead statesman from
all parts of the world offering con-
dolences. kilograms poured in all day
from prominent people in all parts of
the country expressing sorrow and
rendering sympathy.
The funeral will be attended by
many of the noted men of the United
States. President Mckinley and mem
bers of the cabinet will be here. Gov.
Yates of Illinois telegraphed that he
will be here attended by his staff.
Gov. Nash of Ohio with his staff, will
attend the funeral. Gov. Durbin sent
notice of Gen. Harrison's death to
the governors of many of the states,
and Il is the belief that a majority of
them will be here. The living men,
bers Of President Harrison's cabinet
have sent word that they will be here
and 1T is the intention to have them
act as honorary pallbearers. ''+''-4'
Former Cabinet Members Will AT
~ tend. 80
kilograms We're received from Gen.
Benjamin +. Tracey of New York, sec
retary of the navy, and John Wanna
maker, postmaster general under. the
Harrison administration, to the effect
that they will attend the funeral: The
railroads have made arrangements
for a, rate of one fare for the round
trip, (which will have the effect Of
greatly increa sing the crowds, Many
state and city organizations of differs
ent characters held meetings and took
action on the death of the noted
statesman. In. the morning. a meeting
attended by Gov. Durbin, the state Of
ficials and Representatives. Of the fam
lily was held in the governors: par
lors and arrangements We're made for
the funeral. Arrangements have been
made for Joint meeting Of the state
and Marion county bar: associations,
to be. held in the: senate chamber at
the state. house this afternoon, at
which ex-President Grover Cleveland
has been invited to be present and
speak. ,;'.t }:,'. -,
c. N. Kendall, superintendent of the
public schools, has, issued an order
recommending that part Of Friday
be devoted to the life and services of
Gen. Harrison and that the teachers
speak of. his life " in connection with
the history of the United States, of
his services as a soldier, as United
States senator, and as president of
the United States. 81 'i'''i ,''''i:;t't %
p The city and county offices will be
closed Saturday at. II o'clock in honor
of Gen. Harrison. . liz.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
BATTLE WITH BURGLARS.
Four Hundred Men Shoot ut Three
BurGlars-Latter Wounded.

Four Hundred Men Shoot at Three
Burglars-Latter Wounded.
Pennington, Mich, March 15.-Four
hundred men and boys had a pitched
battle yesterday afternoon in which
over a thousand shots We're exchanged
with three burglars who We're hiding
in a patch of woods three miles west
of the village. After a desperate re-
sistence the men showed a white flag
from behind their cover, and when the
posse swarmed in upon them it was
found that, all three were badly
wounded, They gave their names as
George Smith, John Taylor and Jim
Williamson, and their residence as
Port Huron. Williamson had been shot
through the back, head and one ell
bow; Smith was wounded in the back
and legs and Taylor in the face and
legs. The, trio We're, l1andcuffed and
brought to the village, where their
wounds We're dressed. A large crowd
made such threatening gestures after
the mems capture that the officers re-
moved their prisoners to the Jail at
Pontiac. ,..,."..-f t,t !'i"::fi'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
for Hours

Indianapolis, March Is. - Gen. 1Iar-
rison died at 4:45 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon without regaining conscious
ness. His death was quiet and pain
less. there being a gradual sinking
until the end came which was marked
by single gasp for breath IS life de-
parted from the body Of the great
statesman. The relatives with few
exceptions and several of his old and
tried friends were at the bedside when
he passed away.
The generals condition was so bad in
the morning after restless night that
the attending physicians understood
that the end could not be far off, and
all the bulletins sent out from the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
DEwET is CRAZY.
50 Say s. rrl. oa =, q. ;aessnFy Deceased
by Him. t''Es+

Bloemfontein, o. r. c.. March Il. -
Prisoners who have lately been re-
leased by Gen. .Dewet. say they think
he,.is a mailman. They aver that the
terrible fatigues he has undergonss!his
:anxieties and the intensity of his feel
ings have .unhinged his mind, Apart
from this view of Gen. Dewet's men
tai state some Of his peculiarities
camps. He remains alone with a.*few
trusted followers. Thus the orderlies
of his subordinate commanders ares;fre-
quently unable to, find him in order to
receive orders, i His secrecy isIex-
elusive He imparts his plans to- no
one. Gen. Dewet ridiculess thle neace
negotiations which are going on. He has
declared openly to the men under him
that no terms except independence will
satisfy him. -: NJ
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

The full dinner-pail has long been
party slogan. What fills the pail is
of vastly more Importance. What you
want to do" said Mark Hopkins in a
sermon, lis to elevate our food" A
well-known worker among the poor re-
Gently declared that if he had to eat
the luncheons that go into most din
ner-pails, he, like many workingmen,
would run to the nearest saloon. Much
of the intemperance and insanity that
prevails among rich and poor alike can
be traced to improper food.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
NEWS I'm BRIEF.
owe Hnow From xhe :ivi're.!in' Com
f,S5i lcnscxl Form. .i s$%!

oveEnow From xhe :::Iyire.:!in Com
ai%fij dcnscd Form. ii ssE!
Inc test%of ''self4righting", lifeboRt
oy United States government offlceys
one man was drowned and four others
were almost unconscious when rescued
from the East river, New York.
A new hot spring has burst out at
Carlsbad. The temperature of the
water is 1872 degrees. The spring dis
charges 500 gallons q minute. The 9TH
er springs have not been affected by 1t.
my feelings alternate between mirth
and anger when think of the report
that has been SO widely circulated that
[ am to marry Miss Paulding." This
statement was made by Senator De-
pew.
4 Robert McQuart. we'll known young
business man Of Indianapolis, and
James Barnett, his colored coachman,
were arrested. charged with the MUIR
der of Frank Wilson, bartender at the
Bates Inn saloon. --.-.---.>- ..........
Justice of the Peace r: c. Motiska of
Duryea, Pa, descended from his bench,
stripped off his coat and thoroughly
thrashed wife heater. The man bled
profusely and was badly bruised and
cut before he gave in and begged for
giveness.
Naval Constructor Hobson, who was
recently advanced to the relative rank
OF captain in the construction corps for
his heroic exploit with the Merrimac,
will be assigned to special duty under
the navy department when his sick
leave expires next month Mr. HObson
is in pretty. good condition now. His
new, duties We're arranged with his
concurrence. 80: :
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

A cooking school for doctors has
been established in Berlin, and among
the numerous attendants are physi-
clans from several countries besides
Germany. Branch schools are to be
opened in other European capitals.
The medical man needs to be good
nurse. He ought to be able to apply
the principles of wholesome cooking
likewise, if need be, in preparing deli
cacies for the sick room. A supervis-
ion by the doctor, himself competent
to cook what he orders for the patient,
would turn many a Kitchen into a ser.
viceable addition to his equipment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
20 pay vfi he rsn{lerea the ,remair
of Gen. Harrispn. ESttS
#Win Isxise n%EProcla mntion.

VI Men. f1AFElSf'n..%3f Il.h,
Win Is*i.s nS$rrocln nnt,on.
Washington; March 15.-Deep inter-
est was exhibited iii all Of the execu-
tive departments throughout the day
In the reports that came as to the con-
dition of eX-President Harrison. As
office hours had closed for the day be-
fore the end came, the firfist official
action regarding the death was de.
ferred until to-day when, following
precedents, President Mckinley will
issue his proclamation to the people
notifying them of Gen. Harrison's
death and setting out in becoming
terms his virtues and characteristics.
He also will order salutes to be fired
at the various army posts the day of
the funeral. and on ship board when
the news is received. The secretary of
war and the secretary of the navy
will send out special notices to SOL
diers and sailors conveying the presi-
dents directions in this matter.
Mckinley Will Attend.
Washington. March IS. - President
Mckinley will attend the funeral of
Gen. Harrison. He will leave here
probably this evening, although the
exact time of departure has not been
determined definitely, accompanied by
Mrs. Mckinley and Secretary Cortel-
you. The party will stop at Canton
for a day or more and Mrs. Mckinley
will remain there while the president
and Mr.. Cortelyou proceed to Indian
apolis. The itinerary will be so ar
ranged as to enable tthe president to
leave Canton Saturday night for In
6ia ma DoliS and rof,,rn ip,yoo1io to1x,
after the funeral. After a brief stop
at Canton he will return to Washing
ton. 1t is not expected that any men,
Der Of the cabinet will go.
Regretted in London.
London, March l5.--All the morning
papers publish long memoirs of the
late Gen. Benjamin Harrison and edi-
torials dealing with his career
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
Killed His Rrother.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, March IL. -
Word has just been received here of
the accidental shooting of Theodore
Peterson, twelve-year-old boy,
whose home is In the vicinity of Vim
ing. The boy had been hunting rab-
bits in company with his older brother
and the latters gun was accidentally
discharged: the bullet entering just
below; Theodore'si heart, causing al
most instant death. 49,, ,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

A typical frontier desperate has just
finished, an unusually interesting ca
reer in the Texas penitentiary. In
1874 Ham" White began by killing a
man, and in rs he received life SEN
tence for holding up railroad coach.
Three years later President Hayes
rardoned him and he went back to
Texas to hold up mere stage coaches.
He was again sentenced for life. and
this time was pardoned by President
Cleveland. He took up highway rob-
berry as a profession once more and
was serving a 1S-year term when con-
sumption. spoiled his chances of an.
other pardon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

Encouraged by the success with
which Kavalla tobacco has been grown
In Greece, the Hellenic government
has decided to devote special attention
to the extensive cultivation of tobacco
In that country. Large quantities of
seed will be procured from Trebizond,
Havana and Maryland, and experts
will be engaged to teach Greek agri-
culturists the best methods Of cultiva-
ton. q,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has
acquired a treasure in the form of a
painting by Va Velasquez. 1t is called
The Prince Balthazar Carlos and His
Dwarf and is a fine and characteristic
example of the great Spanish master.
The painting comes from the private
collection of the Earl of Carlisle, in
whose residence, Castle Howard, at
York, England, it hung for many years.
1t was obtained through a New York
dealer at a price believed to be $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
IGNORED By OPERATORS
Mott a Mine Owner. ut. the Miners
iI.IIl!ll ssJUi MT, ! iC onyt5ent Il ontis

Hazleton, Pa, March 1.-THE opln-
ion expressed in u typewriter state
ment by President Mitchell that if the
operators failed to appear at yester-
days "joint" convention they would be
morally responsible if the -mineworkers
suspended work, appears to have had
no effect upon; the operators; for at the
hour set for them to put In an appear
ance not one was present. 1t is under
stood that the radical element in the
convention, composed mainly Of the
young unmarried men, is clamoring for
a strike, while the conservative faction.
led by President Mitchell, is in favor OF
less drastic measures.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

In the state archives at Rome it
has been found that the X-rays may
successfully exhibit the writing on
manuscript concealed in the old book
covers whenever this writing is done
in red lead, ultamarine blue, or CHINA
bar. They are being used also in at
tempts to detect forgeries of paintings
and in efforts to discover natures of
old masters in miniatures alleged to
have been produced by them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
Reform at Deadw;ood.

Deadwood, S. D., March Is. - The
mayor Of Deadwood has issued orders
for all saloons to exclude minors, and
the order has SO far been complied
with. This included all newsboys,
popcorn boys and messengers. The
reform movement which was started
in this city. and Lead a few weeks
ago is assuming large dimensions. The
next thing that will be: asked of the
saloons is to. abolish music and gam
bling. .....-.. s'f.'t .;f,Gai i,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
DON'T LIKE rLATT AMpNrME~r.
Cubans Have About Made Up Their
: -s,s5s:s Minds to Reject 1t.

= J..
Havana, March II. The committee
on financial relations held another pri-
vate meeting yesterday afternoon.
Senior! Queseda; one of the members,
said the committee agreed unanimously
that the :Platt amendment in its pres
ent form could not be accepted and a
report to. this erect would be sub
mitted tai{he. constitutional convent on-
He also asserts the committee iss;as-
sured ,of. ;the support of twenty eight
delegates. ;.Monday tile iicpm4nlttee will
meet again, when individual opinions
on the question: will be filed, to be- in
corporated later, into the final report.
The intenti65nn Of the Committee is: not
to make: d final report for some time,
but Senior .Quesada declares that this
delay will not weaken&the determine
ton of it's members not to ACCEPT the
Plat, amendment as it stands.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

Lubbock is about to exercise its
fight as a free city to issue COIN
age of its own. The city arms will
take the place of the Kaiser's head on
one face of the German coin. The last
Lubbock coins were struck a hundred
years ago. in 1901.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
scnntor GEAR Rec;cfXIes Thr,eiiit..

Toledo Ohio, March Ex-senator w.
c. Gear, who is quite prominent in
state politics. has received three diff
ferent letters demanding $500 ON the
threat of burning his home waylaying
one Of his daughters and burning out
her eyes. Detectives have been en-
DlOyed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
PRESSURE ON WELLS.

Governor /, Of. Utah L. BEING Urged
to Veto the IOlygamy BILL.
Salt Lake City, Utah, March 16-The
agitation over the passage of the Ev-
ans polygamy {, bill, is Increasing, and
more pressure is being brought To-
bear on the governor: to veto it. He
has not yet announced his decision.
Several. high officials: I'M. the; Mormon
church have expressed, themselves in
favor. of the bill. but the sentiment Of
a majority Of the laymen outside the
church as Well as inside is crystaliz-
ing against the bill r.: 1',tt;;.li 20
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
Important Question Involved.

Important Question Involved.
Pierre, S. d., March Is. - The SUI
preme court granted an order to show
cause in the case of the new members
of the board Of charities appointed
under the law enacted at the last 'ses-
sion, reorganizing the board, and the
date of hearing was set for the 2Sth.t
This hearing will be of the most i'm
portance, as the whole question Of
the referendum will be opened UP
by it, -. :.'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

1t has been decided by court in
Maine that a body belongs to the owner
of the lot in which it is inferred, and
not to parent, husband, wife or
other relative who may wish to have it
removed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

Eldorado Kan. March II. - Jessie
Morrison charged with the murder of
Mrs. Castle. yesterday furnished So
600 bond for the continuance of her
case. The bond was. accepted and she
will be released to-day. h.,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
n,.a Erom Want of Air.

Washington, March III. r: Henry
was suffocated' to death in fire in
the Merchants hotel. Three others
were injured by jumping from the
building. An electric light wire caused
the blaze.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
The stove Exploued,

Litchlield. Mimi. March 17.-The res
idence of G.. II. Chapman was COM
pletely burned. The loss is covered by
insurance. The house was occupied by
Mr.. Poole, who lost all his household
goods, his loss being partly'''ihsured.
The fire was caused by an explosion of
an tight stove. ,,... - sra. .1h
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
Charged with s..iudlinx.

Omaha, March 16.-Gilbert ]. Mof-
felt was arrested on. the charge of
scheming to defraud by unlawful use
of the mails. He is charged with
swindling over thirty concerns. includ-
ing the st. Paul Street railway. ,,.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
Ills Life n Failure

Houston, Tex" March 49,, -. w. II.
Motley son-in-law of x-United States
Senator Reagan, committed suicide by
taking morphine. He sent the follow
ing telegram to his aife: "Thirty-five
to-day: failure"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
HONORED BY FRANCE.

Quartet of Americans Appointed
Chcvalfers of the Legion of Honor.
Paris, March 16. - The following
Americans have been appointed
chevaliers of. the Legion of Honor in
connection with the Paris exposition:
Col. Charles Chaille Long, James
Deering. Humphreys the artist and
Mr.. Puig, an engineer. -.5-,.4 81 g.,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

Dickinson, n. D., March Is. = The
Stark county board of commissioners
has issued $4,000 in county warrants
under the provisions of the Sharpe
law for the purchase Of 5000 bushels of
wheat for farmers. The warrants are
issued in denominations of $500 and
will be taken by the local banks at
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
Murder Susl,cctcd.

Winona,: Mimi. March II. =: The; theory
has been advanced that E; o. Larson, ex-
treasurer of Trempeleau county. fouhD
dead in the rivtl. at Pigeon Falls last
Thursday, was murdered The attendant
circumstances make i. SEEM unlikely that
there. was an accident. The suicide the.
Dry was held by many. but the general
opinion in Pigeon Falls is that larson
met with foul play.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
Eincd for Gambling.

Mitchell, S. D., March 80. War
field, who was arrested about two
weeks ago, charged with conducting a
gambling house in this city, had his
trial in justice court with jury at
tachment. He was found guilty and
the court fined him $500. Warfeld
thinks he will have better luck with
the circuit court, and gave notice Of
appeal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
,,x VIM, mitcd by Robbers.

Toledo, Ohio, March 17-Robhers en-
tered four business houses in. Oak Har-
Dor before daylight yesterday and
dyEamited the safes. They obtained
less than 500 but did great deal of
damage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
SHOT DOWN BY ROBBERS.

Cashier of Pennsylvania Bank RE-
sisted HfshwaSmem.
Harrisburg, Pa, March 16. = Two
robbers attempted to hold up Cashier
Charles w. Ryan in the National bank
at Halifax, Pa. He resistedHund was
shot down. The bullet lodged in his
breast. Both bandits We're captured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
MAY INVEST -FOUR MILLIONS.


Hctty Green May Extend ha''ro"H
u. !. to the, Pa ciftc.
Mexico City, Mex, March 17.-E. Fl.
r. Green, president of the Texas Mid
land railroad, a son of Mrs. IIetty
Green. returned last night from trip
over the Cuernavacal& Pacific ROAD as
ar as Ie,ala. Tt. is reported that Mrs.
Green conten1plates investing s4'ooo'ooo
in gold for the completion OF the road
to the Pacific.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

In France the st. Etienne munich
pality has voted a sum of money to
buy new toys for the children Of the
local creche, but with the distinct in
structions that neither trumpets nor
drums nor trumpets are purchased,
sin order that the children may run
no risk Of acquiring the military
spirit
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
HOLDS SHERIFF RESPONSIBLE.

Gov. Savers Of Texas Wants Law
SIX to Stop Lynching. In .u
Austin, Tex, March 16.-As a result
of the burning Of the negro at
Corsicana Gov. Savers is preparing a
message to the legislature recon-
mending the enactment, of a. law max
ing sheriffs that surrender prisoners to
mobs responsible for such actions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
4careo Pioneer Move. to Minot.

~ FARGO Pioneer Moves to MiMOt.
Fargo, NJ D., MARCH 1S.--Maj.. S. B.
Pinney,, enc of the earliest resident at
torneXs. and former register Of the
Fargo land office, will remove to Minot
and form legal partnership with his
son to conduct a land Office, practice in
the new section of the state. a.,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
.AAlRl'R:!!l!:s|1oqN1Is|Il DEAD 9.
FORMER PRESIDENT MAKES Cali
LIANT BUT LOSING FIGHT.

Gradual Sinking Until the End.
Which Was Quiet and Peaceful,
Relatives and Cid Friends At the
bedside When lie Passed Away
Throughout the Great
Statesman Had Been Unconscious
for Hours. 3..-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

James R. Garrison, who served Oh
Admiral Farraguts flagship Hartford,
in the battle of Mobile bay, now an in
maze of the National Soldiers Home,
near Hampton, Va, has just received
a medal from the navy department for
meritorious conduct during that battle.
In the fight Garrison was wounded.
Admiral Farragut directed him to go
below Tor medical treatment. Garri-
son replied: II am not mortally wound
ed, and will stick to my post" II
will see that you are rewarded for such
bravery" said the admiral.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
RObbcr Recaptured

Sioux City, Iowa, March Is. - John
Stovall. the express robber who es-
capped from the Jail at Denison, Iowa,
has been captured six miles south Of
Omaha. .-..-.'a ....
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
TrampleL to Death.

Grinnell, Iowa, March Is. - Dormer
Evans teamster of Steamboat Rock
while feeding horses fell under their
feet and was trampled to death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
.BE|0ERS NOTlHR0yGA:
SIGNIFICANT sILIaScE OF LORD
''''t.s xIloiIBNE:n.

His Latest Dispatch Makes No Mem.
tiOn Of Surrender of Docrs-Gcn.
French Reported In Active Oper--
--, ations-Dcwet Gets a Fresh Hold,
AMI IL Moving Into a Region
Where He Expects to Get Help
Prisoncrs Released by Dewet Say
He In a Madman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21

Arkansas has adopted the apple
hlossom as its floral emblem. There
MAS a struggle over the question, as
the women's clubs had vigorously adj
v6cated the passion flower.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-03-21
Old Guards Reappointed.

Saltwater, Mimi, March Is. - Fred
Pouman and James Beckman We're re-
appointed by Warden Wolfer to the
positions they formerly held as guards
at the penitentiary.