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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
SMALLPOX RACES
,1LLINOIs TOWN IN THE THROEs OF
THE TERRIBLE DIS
EASE.
IT HAS THREE HUNDRED CASES
YOUNG LADY CATCHES IT FROM
HER STEADY AND PASSES
1T ALONG.
1T HAS THREE HUNDRED CASES
'MINGlts IN THE GIDDY WALTZ
WORST EPIDEMIC OF THE DISEASE
IN THE HISTORY OF
THE STATE.

NATION, ILL.,, Feb. 15.-Teutopolis, a
thriving city of 1880 inhabitants on the
NanGalia system in Effingham county,
is in the throes Of the worst epidemic
of smallpox that has been reported in
the state.
Yesterday reports reached this city
stating that 900 persons are down with
the disease, which is spreading with
remarkable rapfdity, as nearly every
one in the place and many country peo-
pie have been exposed.
Several weeks ago a young man from
st. Louis infected with the disease Wis
tied TeutopOlis and communicated it to
a young woman to whom he paid at
tentions. Shortly after, while broken
out and in ignorance of the character
of the disease. the young woman at
tended a public dance, at which prob
ably fifty people of the village were
present.
She Mingled Freely
with the dancers and all were exposed
to infection. Two weeks ago several
taken down and the charact of the
complaint was learned. The local board
of health quarantined the patients, but
the disease assumed such an alarming
state that the state board Of health was
'appe aled to. A rigid quarantine has
been established. Trains are not al
lowed to stop in the corporal limits. No
one Is allowed to enter or leave the
place, nor is any mail taken away. Mail
and supplies are thrown from moving
trains. A theatrical company is de-
taine1 by the scourge.
Editor Charles Woman Of the Press
was stricken with the disease while in
his Office. A bed was improvised and
he is confined in the Office. Some Of
the most prominent residents of both
sexes are infected and business is at
q stanGstill
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
He Clinched 1t.

Eric, Kans., Feb. 17th.-In July Of
1900 W. H. Ketchum of this place was
suddenly seized with a violent pain in
the back. He says he supposed it was
a stitch" and would soon pass away.
but it lasted five months and caused
him great soreness, so that he was
bare'y able to get out Of bed. He be-
came alarmed and consulted a doctor.
which only increased his anxiety and
did him no good.
A friend who had some experience
advised him to use Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Mr.. Ketchum began with six pills a
day, and in a week was we'll and the
soreness all gone. However, this did
nor satisfy him, for he says:
II thought would clinch the cure
with another box, and I did. I have
had no recurrence of the trouble since.
and as this is over a year ago, I am
thoror ghly convinced that Dodd's Kid
ney Pills have completely cured me-"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
OFFICERS MAD DEED.
Causes His Wife's Death and Fatally
Wounds Himself and Daughter.

Causes His Wife's Death and Fatally
Wounds Himself and Daughter.
New York, Feb. 15.-Philemon Crelin'
a special officer at Milburn, near Or
an;e, N. j., at his home last night, shot
hi; daughter and himself and caused
the death of his wife. Father ana
daughter are expected to die. The
daughters name is Mrs. Mary Fergu-
son. She and her three children made
their home with the Crelins. Tuesday
night Crelin had quarrel with his wife
and tried to stab her with carving
knife. The daughter interfered and
saved her mothers life. Crelin then
threatened to kill Mrs. Ferguson. Last
night when he went off duty he brought
his revolver home with him. While all
the facts are not known at present, 1t
seems likely that he first shot the
daughter. She was struck by two bull
let's, one of which entered her abdo-
men and the other her left breast. IL
is thought he then attempted to shoot
his wife, but she was suddenly seized
with a hemorrhage Of the lung and fell
to the floor dead. The officer then shot
himself the bullet striking in the re-
gion of the heart.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
CONGRESS-.
House Passes Resolution for the
Election OF Senator's by Popular

House Passes Resolution for the
Election OF Senator's by Popular
Vote.
Washington. Feb. 14.-The house yes
terday unanimously adopted q resolu-
ton proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States for
the election Of senator's by direct popu-
las vote. There was no demand for
time tn debate the resolution. This is
the fourth time the house has adopted
similar resolution. Two bills Of gen.
eral importance were passed by the
house, the remainder Of the time be-
inS devoted to minor business. One
was q senate bill to provide for the
payment of the claims of Confederate
officers and soldiers, whose horses, side
arms and baggage were taken from
them by Union soldiers contrary to the
terms Of the surrender of Lee and
Jchnson's armies. The amount to he
paid under the bill was limited to $780,
900. The other bill was to confer on the
Spanish claims commission authority
to send for persons and papers and 20
punish for contempt.
In the Senate.
While NO definite agreement has been
reached, a vote on the Philippine tariff
bill in the senate seems to be in sight.
IT, appears likely, judging from dis
cusson late in the days session that
the vote may be had next week. al
though the matter yet is involved in
some uncertainty. Mr.. Teller of Colo
RADIO Concluded his speech yesterday.
He urged strongly that the Philippines
be given the fullest possible measure of
self-government, the United States
simply maintaining protectorate over
tn. islands, He said he would prefer
thlt this government should withdraw
absolutely and without condition from
the archipelago than that the present
War should be continued.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
PRESIDENT GOES TO WASHINGTON
CHEERED UP BY THE KNOWLEDGE
THAT HIS SON WILL
RECOVER.
THE BOY MAKES GREAT STRIDES
WILL BE REMOVED TO THE WHITE
HOUSE AS SOON AS PRAC.
TICABLE,

Groton, Mass, Feb. Is. - The mos
eventful day at the Groton school since
theodore Roosevelt, Jr.. became i'll
closed with the departure of President
Roosevelt for Washington late yester-
day afternoon. Before that the presi-
dent IN the homely phrase, Tied has
improved with such rapid jumps that I
am sure he is out of the woods" had
told to the world of the load lifted from
his mind. The day was full of happi-
ness for the president and Mrs. Roose-
welt, and, indeed, for all who We're at
the 1ntirmary or near the school
grounds. The first report from the bed
SIDE OF young Roosevelt showed that he
hai passed a good night. After the
morning examination by Doctors Lam
bert and Warren it was announced
that the boys condition was progress
Ing faVorably. The report said that
the lungs We're clearing we'll, although
the patient was still in the second
stage OF pleuro pneumonia, known to
medical men as the stage of oxidation.
Late: in the day DR.. Warren stated
hat the patients temperature, respira-
Ion and pulse We're normal, decided
contrast to his condition the past few
days. The president passed very
quiet day. Yesterday morning after
visiting his son he spent most of his
time at the Gardner mansion transact
ing official business. Before lunch ne
called on the other patients, the Gam
mel and Potter boys, and cheered them
40 with his kindly greetings. At Ais
p. IN. the president, accompanied by
Mr.. Cortelyou, Mr.. Barnes, the execu-
tive clerk, Principal Peabody of the
school, and TWO secret officers, left in a
carriage for Groton village station. A
special train was in readiness there to
take the party to Worcester. Many
persons had gathered at the station,
and, in response to their cheers, he
doff ID his hat. Mrs. Roosevelt kept in
doors nearly all day. She has borne up
well under the strain. She will be re-
lieved somewhat during the next few
days by Miss Alice Roosevelt, who, the
president had said. would leave Wash
ington to-day for Groton. He also said
that Mrs. Roosevelt hoped to remove
Theodore, Jr., to the White House
within ten days, adding that the boy
would return to Groton to complete his
course as soon as his health would per-
nit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
The Side De Morny Cared For.


The Due De Morny, half-5rother to
Louis Napoleon, was ambassador ex-
traordinary to the emperor Of Russia
1urir 6 the coronation festivities, and
wrote home that the French might
learn something from the Russians. if it
We're only how to light 10000 candles in
five minutes. De Morny was in Paris
the night before the coup d'etat, and
spent the evening at the opera. Be
tween the acts he went into one of the
boxes to speak to a lady Of his ac-
guaintance.
What shall you do, M. de Morny,"
asked the lady, eff the national assem-
bly, is swept out of doors, as threat
ened?"
Madame" he replied, IT shall try to
be on the side of the broom handle. -
Gentleman's Magazine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
PATENTS.

List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
~ J. Barnd and w. H. Busse, Morris,
Mimi, rein holder; F. D. Bentley, San
born n. D., fly screen; John Caldwell.
Minneapolis, Mimi, leather stretching
device; John Chial, Lake Park. Mimi.
combined horse detacber and brake for
vehicles: James Record, Minneapolis.
MIMI. tile wall; c. Solberg, Eden VAL
ley Mimi. tire heating device.
Iothrop & johnson. patent attorneys. OIL q
9lo Pioneer Press Bldg, ST. Paul. MINI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
HALF BLOCK BURNED.

Kimball, $. D., Business Houses De-
stroycd-L0.s S5O,OOO.
Kimhall, S. D., Feb. 15.-Fire at mid
nigaI destroyed half block of bust
ness houses, involving a loss of $4,000,
on which there was $4,000 insurance.
Among the heaviest losers are the
stores of Snyder, Watson, Oschner,
Quirk, Wolf and Novotney.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
FIGHT IN THE STREETS.
Quarrel Ends in Shooting In Which
Two Are Fatally Injured.

Quarrel Ends in Shooting In Which
Two Are Fatally Injured.
Richn, ond, Ky, Feb. 15.-A sensa-
tional battle occurred in the streets
here yesterday between Jim Estill,
Leslie EstiN and Shelton Chambers, as
the result OF which Leslie Estill and
Chambers will probably die. Chambers
was twice wounded, once in the abdo-
men and once in the breast. Leslie
Esti,l received three of the balls from
Chambers revolver. Jim Estill came
out OF the fight without scratch. The
men were drinking and quarreled about
a trivial matter. Revolvers were
drawn and fifteen shots were fired IN
the fusillade that followed. The affair
created intense excitement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
BORN WITH SMALLPOX.

Remarkable Case of an Infant Vic
tim of Disease.
Sioux City, Iowa, Feb. Is. - The
youngest person ever known to be af-
fected with the smallpox in this city is
the seven days -old child of J. c. Gibble
of Center street. The case was report
ed to the board of health. The child
probably contracted the disease at
birth. and the doctor says it will prob
ably recover.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Az Eynlained.

DcSwell-How is it, every time order
a pair oil trousers you make them just a
little short?
Tailor-Whenever I send a statement
of your account, you are short; I meas
ure you accordingly.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
HE STOLE THE BAGGAGE.

Guilt.
Sparta, Wis, Feb. 15.-George Kiefer,
baggage agent at the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St.. Paul depot in this city,
was arrested yesterday by General
Baggage Agent Carrick of Milwaukee
on tn, charge of stealing baggage. Ar
ticles have been disappearing for some
time past and a detective was sent here
to investigate. The thefts were traced
t. 1leiffer. When confronted with his
crime he broke down and acknowledged
all. H. was taken before justice and
given sentence in the county Jail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Two Men Killed.

Valparaiso Ind. Feb. 15.-In rear
emil collision between Baltimore Il Ohio
trains at Indian Harbor yesterday, con-
ductor Huntley and Brakeman Brice
were instantly killed. Two other train
men were injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
The Moral Didn't Work.

Para-See that spider, my boy, spin.'
hing his web? Is it not wonderful: Do
You reflect that, try as we may, no man
could spin that web?
Johnny-What of it? See me spin this
top: Do you reflect that, try as he may,
no spider could spin this top?-Tit-Bits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
APPROVED BY CANADA.

Dominion Government Approves
Project for Klonlikc Railway.
. Tacoma, Feb. Is. - Dawson advices
say the Canadian government has ap-
proved the projected Klondike railway
from Dawson through Gold Creek.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
GQnRrnna.

Mr.. Newlywed tsolicitouslyl-And how
did you get along with the butcher.
love:
Mrs. Eewlywed-Oh, splendidly. He
is such a generous man, Mortimer.
When order four-pound roast he al
ways sends me one Weighing six or sew
en- Brooklyn Eagle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
snowstorm in Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. Is. - A severe
snowstorm is reported from Northern
and Western Kansas. Snow COM
menced falling in Topeka at 10 o'clock
last night. In Larned snow and sleet
fell all day. Temperature falling
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Killed In a Fight.

Dyersturg, Tenn, Feb. 15.-In n fight
at tn. house of Mrs. Freeman. seven
teen miles south Of here, Lum Little
was shot and killed and John Pillow
was seriously shot by Charles Freeman.
Freeman has surrendered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
DIES MONIES CLOSES SCHOOLS.
Common Council Prohibits Public
Gatherings In City.

Common Council Prohibits Public
Gatherings In City.
Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 15.-The city
council of Des Moines, sitting as a
board of health yesterday, passed a
resolution providing for vaccination in
the public schools and prohibiting all
puol;c gatherings until the smallpox
epidemic had been checked. The ac-
ton of the council was partly on ac-
count of the visit to the city of Mr..
Rupert Riue of the United States ma
rine hospital to investigate conditions
ana determine whether or not the mail
should be Quarantined.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
THO Best Armv in the world.

The American army Is the most effec-
tive organization in the world. The men
are well fed and well paid, but these
He must have steady nerves and
q strong constitution. To fight disease it
is also necessary to have the same re-
quirements. If you are weak and nerv-
Gus you need Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs
at once. 1t will steady your nerves and
cure indigestion, heartburn, dizziness and
constipation. Try it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Shot Quail; Fined 1920.

Cedar Falls. Iowa, Feb. 15.-Justice
Hildcbrand Of Waterloo has given his
decision in the case of Albert Fields,
convicted of shooting six quail on Jan.
%. The justice imposed a fine Of $40.
The case will be appealed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
FIVE MEN KILLED.
Result of the Fight Between Officers
and Mountaineers.

MiGdlesboro, KY, Feb. 15.-The pre-
else number of dead as the result of the
battle at Lee Turner's saloon Wednes-
day at sunset is now believed to be
five, although there are still reports
that ten men were killed. Lee Turner
is now at the mines. He intends to re-
build his saloon and fort and says he
will remain if he has to keep stand
ing army of 500 mountaineers within
his palisades. All is quiet now and it is
believed for the present the troubles are
over. Bones were found in the ruins OF
the burned saloon, but it is believed
they are not human. A man named
Russell is said to be missing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
His COmDlaint,

Judge-Your only complaint against
this woman is that she threw a brick at
her husband?
Complainant-Well, yes.
Judge-Then, what business is that OF
yours? She didn't throw it at you.
Complainant-I know; but if she had
she might have hit her husband, and
wouldn't have this black eye Philadel-
phia Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Craxy Snake Causes Worry.

Guthrie Okla, Feb. Is. - A report
from Wetumka, in the Creek Nation,
yesterday, says there is great excite
ment there regarding the movements
Of Crazy Snake and his band. who are
organized in squads Of twenty-five and
heavily armed. These Indians are ex-
pected to make trouble at any time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
spot, streak or give your goods an UNI
evenly dyed appearance. Sold by drug
gists, 10c per package.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Aimed mt Christian Scientists.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 15.-The house
Yesterday passed bill aimed at Chris
tian Scientists. 1t provides that any
parent or guardian who shall willfully
deprive any sick child under the age of
sixteen years of the services of ply
sician shall be fined from $40 to $500. or
IMPRISONMENT for six months or both.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
HELEN GOULD ROBBED.
Her Second Butler Is Arrested and
PlenIS Guilty.

Pleads Guilty.
New York, Feb. 15.-Daniel Donovan,
known to Miss Helen Gould as John
O'Nein, her second butler, was ar
ra;gned in police court yesterday and
pleaded guilty of having robbed Miss
Goulds residence. He was formally
charged with stealing combination
opera and marine glass valued at $50,
but Capt. Titus of the detective bureau
thinks he may have stolen as much as
$4,000 worth of property. Some of this
has been recovered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20

The Lady-Yes; it's only men that
turn tramps. Why aren't women idle?
The Tramr-Because most of them
are busybodies, mum.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
joy IN JAPAN.

Alliance With an Occidental Power
Considered big Thing.
Tokyo, Feb. Is. = There is universal
rejoicing throughout the country over
the first alliance Japan has succeeded
In making with an Occidental power.
It is hoped that the United States may
join in the agreement and make
triple alliance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Skull Crushed with Axe.

Fall River Mass, Feb. Is. - Peleg
Cornell. seventy years of age. who lived
alone near little Compton. r. L.. was
found murdered yesterday. His throat
was cut with a butcher knife and his
skull crushed with an axe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20

Two Criminal Cases for Trial.
Parker, S. D., Feb. 15.-Harry Ham
mon, charged with numbering Fred
Bauman, and William Waters, charged
with the murder of Joseph Middles-
worth, are two criminal cases on the
calendar of the court now in session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
DIR. j. II. RINDLAUB. Specialist,
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat,
Fargo. N. ID.
Infallihle.

Miriam-What makes you so positive
Miss Searleaf is past forty?
AIellicent-An infallible sign-she is
beginning to wear hats suitable for girls
of twenty.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Infant Drowned in n Pail.

Infant DrOwNed In PatI.
Olivia. Mimi, Feb. Is. - A one-year-
old child of Andrew Cunningham, Nv
ing three miles out of town, was
drowned in a pail of slop water while
the mother was after pail of water.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
Fire Loss nj wnunau. Wis.

Wausau, Wis.,. Feb 15.-The contents
OF the brick block recently erected by
T.. b. Thayer proprietor of the Wausau
Pilot was damaged to the extent OF
$4,000 by fire. The building proper was
paved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
$500 FROM si.oo.

VIM. Kelley, Lawrence Co.. O., made on $100
worth OF tomato seed. bought from the John A.
SalZer Seed Co., Lacrosse, Wis, last summer,
over $500. That pays.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20

A sugar company of Hawaii will get
an average of five tons of sugar per
acre for it's whole tract of 1900 acres.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20

cOPY Short Letters at home. Good pay. Send ad-
Odressed stamped env. Vim. u. Irons Co., Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
How He Spoiled 1t.

How He Spoiled 1t.
Hell thought you looked charming
last night.
She-Oh, now! Did you, really?
He-Yes. Why, could hardly believe
1t was you.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20
The Game of Fame.

SCI bs-Do you think your new novel
will sell?
a Chicago man to come forward ana
claim the plot-Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20

Stops the Cough and
Works OF the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price CSC.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-02-20

F. W. WeegO of Grand FORKS adVo-
Gates a seven-club base ball league Tor
the summer, to include Winnipeg,
Crockston. Grand Forks, Grafton, Lar
more and Devils Lake. Raise the ante
ami make it eight.
A black haired argumentative cuss
in the western part of the state claimed
that all great nen Lad dark hair cns
changed his mind when red-headed
oprorcrt swiped him one in the jaw
that landed him in the coal toN.
The roor, unfortunate pessinist who
wandered from North Dakota after
faintlv endeavoring to win fortune
must be looking for man's-slzed man
to kic?. him around a block or two'
when he reads how the state is pros
perins.
A merchant in the northern part OF
the state is said to have had some
mental trouble after marrying widow
some twenty years his senior He was
examined by the insanity board, and a
nhys;cian prescribed a divorce as a
sure cure.
While many homesteaders are unda-
niabiy violating the technical 2onsliuc-
tioI of the land laws. the claim is mace
that they are not the only Offenders
AMI that land sharks are instituting
contests against many legitimate
homestea6ers with view to black
mail.
The father of Amos Robidou Of Bis
mark is ninety-three years old, and his
friends attribute his longevity to the
fast that he never had a physician
treat him, until within the last week or
30.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-04-26

We venture the assertion, with
out fear Of contradiction, that
through the efforts of tho present
Mayor and Town Council that
Franklin at present is enjoying
the best roads, better drainage, the
electric light and waterworks
plant in a better condition aud the
town finances in a good condition
than the town has ever expert.
enced, and still some people will
not give the present Council any
credit for doing anything for the
good of the town. We acted as
Secretary of the Council for two
years and know what the cOndi-
ton Of the town was III when the
present Council took charge, and
we feel that there is no set of men
that can be elected who will do
more for the towns advancement
than the present Council has Ell.
deavOred to do.
The St. Mary banner., 1902-04-26

The sugar people in Congress are
making brave fight and the indica.
tions are that they will win. Senator
Foster has offered in the Senate to
the House bill granting under Ger.
tain conditions reciprocity with Cuba
to the extent of a 20 per cent. re-
duction in the duties on sugar and
tobacco imported from Cuba, an
amendment requiring reduction Of
20 per cent on all dutiable articles
rccited in the Dinglcy tariff schedule,
imported from any foreign country.
We are afraid his amendment will
not pass the Senate, but We hope so,
and if it should, the bill will have to
60 back to the House, which will
cause the reciprocity advocates a
great deal Of trouble and another de-
feat.