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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
First DAUGHTER of State.

Aberdeen, S. D., Nov. Is. - Miss
Gladys Pearl Lovett, an Aberdeen
school girl, thirteen years Of age, lays
claim to being the first child born in
the State of South Dakota. The Daily
News of Nov. 8, 1889, contains the
item that Nov. 2, at $40 o'clock Ben
jamin Harrison, president, and James
G. Blaine, secretary, affixed their sig
natures to the proclamations admit
ting the twin states to the Union. The
same paper contains the announce
ment of the birth of daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Lovett, the child
being born late in the afternoon of
Nov. 2. There seems little doubt that
Gladys Pearl can hold fast her claim
to being the first child born in the
new state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
NOTHING DISCLOSED.

Public in Ignorance as to an Anglo.
German South African Agreement.
London, Nov. II. - Emperor Will
Jams visit to Sandringham is APP
preaching it's close without the dis
closure of any state secrets. The only
new fact is the care with which Of
ficials connected with Delagoa bay
have been rewarded with decorations.
The visit of the king of Portugal will
be ATTENDED with more formality than
has been witnessed at Sandringham,
and there probably will be revival Of
inventions about the approaching an
nexation Of a large district in East
Africa. The existence of a. secret
agreement between Germany and
England respecting Ea5! Africa is not
doubted in diplomatic circles, al
though the circumstances are not
considered opportune for carrying out
it's provisions
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Minino conaress Program.

Deadwood, S. D., Nov. II. - S. w.
Russell, first vice president of the
American mining congress, has been
informed by President Richards that
meeting Of the executive committee
will be held at Deadwood Dec. is. At
this meeting arrangements will be
taken up for the 1903 session of the
congress, which is to be held in Dead
wood and Lead, and an outline will
also be formulated for the business
to be acted upon at that session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
IS BRlToNs COME TO sTUDY.
Men Representing Various Trades
Will Study Industrial Conditions.

Men Representing Various Trades
Will Study Industrial Conditions.
Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. Is. - Fifteen
men representing various English
trades arrived here yesterday to
study local Industrial conditions.
They are members OF the party of
twenty-three sent to this country by
Alfred E. Mosely of London. The
other members of the party are now
in New York and will arrive here to-
day, when the itinerary of the trip to
be made in this country will be ar
ranged. While in this city the Eng
lishmen will be the guests of the
merchants exchange. The immense
new steel plant and the elevators and
harbor works were inspected by the
visitors yesterday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
ANOTHER KILLING.

Thunder Bolt Murdered by Stalking
Bear at ?onca Agency.
Sioux City, Iowa, Nov. 17.-Thunder
Bolt was killed by Stalking Bear at
the Ponca, Neb., agency two days
ago. Both are Indians. Striking Bear
was caught after a forty-eight-hour
chase by the Indian police The crime
was committed about mile from the
spot where George Bear. an Indian,
committed double murder on Oct. s.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
QUEER SICKNESS KILLS CATTLE.
South Dakota Stockmen Discover a
/ New Disease.

Hudson, S. D., Nov. II. - Charles
Bergstrom, farmer living near town.
reports that his cattle are afflicted
with new disease, which has puzzled
veterinarians in this part Of the state.
They do not know what it is and are
unable to prescribe a cure. Thus far
two of Bergstrom's calves have died
as the result Of being afflicted with
the disease, and some of his steers
have been attacked. The disease has
a peculiar effect. Animals afflicted
with it become entirely lame in the
left side, and the left legs become
stiff and powerless. Two or three
days run Of the disease is sufficient
to kill the strongest animal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
FLIES LIKE A BIRD.
Lebaudy Brothers Airship Makes a
Successful 7rip,

Lebaudy Brothers Airship Makes a
Successful Trip.
Nantes, France, Nov. 15.-The air.
ship built for the brothers Pierre and
Paul Lebaudy made a very successful
trial yesterday in this neighborhood.
Several free ascents and descents
were effected, accompanied by evolu-
tions in all directions over the fields
and woods bordering the Seine be-
tween La Roche Guyon and the town
OF Bonnieres. The flying machine re-
turned each time to it's point of de-
parture at the rate of TWENTY-FIVE
miles an hour. There were four per-
sons in the car. The experiments
have attracted much interest and are
the most successful yet conducted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
MINNESOTA FRUIT TREES.
Movement Begun in Manitoba to Re
move Restrictions.

move Restrictions.
Winnipeg, Man., Nov. IS. - At a
meeting of the Western Horticultural
society held here, disadvantages of
the San Jose scale bill was the sub
ject of discussion. The matter was
brought up by the offer of the Jewell
Nursery Company of Lake City,
Mimi, to pay the salary of an officer
appointed by the dominion govern
ment to inspect the stock and fumi-
gate trees and plants before they left
that state for Canada. and in this way
obviate the necessity of having the
fumigation done here. In many
cases the buds of trees and plants
have developed to such an extent be-
tween the time of leaving Minnesota
and reaching this province that the
fumigaticn here means sudden death
to them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Kills Straw Black Eaole.

Bradley. S. d., Nov. 15-The on'r
black eagle ever seen in this part of
the state was killed a day or two ago
by George lie Count. 1t measured
nearly seven feet from tip to tip OF its
wings
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Emperor Has lumbaoo,

Vienna, Nov. Is. - In consequence
OF slight attack of lumbago Emper-
or Francis Joseph's usual Thursday
reception at the palace was counter
manded. This actor, caused the
spread of alarming run,ors regarding
the emperor's illness Until the facts
were made known
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
FIGHT WITH PlTcHFoRkS.

South Dakotans in Melee Over Estray
Horses.
Miller, S. D., Nov. 1.-THE sheriff
went twenty miles southeast to bring
in a dozen or so persons who had en-
gagged in a general pitchfork and club.
bling melee over the taking up of
some stray horses One woman was
badly hurt in the ARRAY. Those i'm
plicated will be prosecuted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
BUY FIVE MILLION FEET.

John Schroeder Lumber Company
Buys Minnesota Pine.
Milwaukee, Nov. II. - With the
purchase yesterday of 1,240 acres of
timber land on the north shore of
Lake Superior, containing some 5,00O,-
900 feet of pine and cedar timber, the
John Schroeder Lumber company of
this city has completed it's pdrchas es
of timber land for this year. The COM
pany has increased it's holdings in the
pinery regions several thousand acres
within the past ten days, for which it
paid, it is said, nearly 100000. This
gives the company 100000 feet of
Minnesota pine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

This is the royal month for diseases
that the patent medicines can cure
and the cereal foods prevent. 1t is
also the season when the doctors can
devote their energies to the collec.
tion of old accounts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

One of Hayti's revolutions has been
aiken aboard the United States cruiser
Cincinnati and will be landed on some
other island. This may be good for
Hayti, but what about the other is.
lands.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Sorry to Lose Faicorio.

Ottawa, Ont. Nov. II. - The de-
parture of Mgr. Falconio to take up
his Lew duties at Washington is call
Ing forth expressions Of regret on all
sides and many Catholic bodies will
voice it in addresses which will be
read to his excellency He will leave
here Tuesday morning
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

Mrs. Galloway of Ohio has discover
ed new way to get new stove. She
soaked brick in gasolene instead of
Oil, and applied the match After that
her husband couldn't question the ne
cesslty OF partly refurnisning the
Kitchen
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Terrible Volcanic ERUPTION

Rome, Nov. Is. - The volcano on
Stromboli island, off north coast of
Sicily, has commenced a terrible
eruption. A colossal column of fire is
rising and incandescent stones are
being emitted from the craters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Ereinh Train pitched.

Fergus Falls. Mimi, Nov. II. - A
west-bound way freight on the Great
Northern was wrecked at Garfield last
night and traffic on this division was
suspended several hours. Nine cars
were ditched. No one injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

1t is still pretty hard to get grouchy
old men who don't like the boys their
daughters have selected as future hus.
bands to agree that arbitration is a
good thing in all cases.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Chamberlain's Mission

London, Nov. Is. - The Daily Ex-
press asserts that the principal object
OF Colonial Secretary Chamberlain's
visit to South Africa is to make ar
rangements for the British govern.
ment to take over Rhodesia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Corn Huskers Beoin Work.

Sacred Heart, Mimi, Nov. 15.--Knut
Jacobson got his hand between the
rollers of corn husker. His hand
was severed and rolled to the ground.
The arm was chewed up to the Shout
der.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
PROVES AN ALlBI.

Man Accused of Numbering Minneso.
tan Is Discharged.
Fargo, N. D., Nov. 17.-After being
in Jail several months on suspicion of
being implicated in the murder of
Harold Sweet of White Earth, Mimi,
in Fargo, G. E. Long has been dis
charged from custody. Evidence was
submitted to the authorities which
seemed to prove an alibi. Long was
arrested at Breckenridge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Bishop Jansen Resions.

st. Louis, Nov. II. Bishop John
Jansen of the Catholic diocese Of
Belleville, ILL.,, has resigned his bish-
opric and will retire to Franciscan
monastery and end his days in &C.
clusion. He is G2 years old.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
"GUlLLoTINE SCHEME"
Is Put in Operation in the House of
Commons.

London, Nov is. - The govern
ment's "guillotine scheme" with re-
gard to the educational bill Was put
in operation in the house of commons
last night at II o'clock The attend
ance was small. Five clauses of the
bill, with their numerous attendant
amendments, were all closured and
voted without discussion. Members
of the opposition challenged every
vote, with the result that twenty di-
visions were taken between II and 3
o'clock this morning, when the house
adjourned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

Application has been made by $50
Swiss bicyclists for permission to
bring their wheels into the United
States from Canada free of duty. Why
rot? Numerous individuals with
wheels are admitted to this country
annually without charge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Increasinq in Violence.

Rome, Nov. 17.-The eruption Of the
volcano Stromboli is increasing in vi
olence and is accompanied by shocks
Of earthquake and alarming detona-
lions. Ashes thrown out are falling
on boats at sea.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
"cannon Ball" Train Wreck

Abilene, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE Texas
& Pacific Cannon BALI train was
wrecked near here yesterday, every
car leaving the track except the two
rear slecpers. The fireman was fatally
injured. Two others were hurt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Dead in a Field.

Grand Rapids, Wis, Nov. 17-Nictor
C. Taylor, adopted son Of w. G. Tay.
lor of Rio, was found dead. An alarm
was caused by his horse being hitched
by the roadside north of Carl SCOTS
farm about 6 a. IN. A force of fifty
men hunted in every direction, and
the lifelesss body was discovered in
the cornfield across the road from
where the horse was tied.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
British Sell Obsolete War Vessels.

British Sell Obsolete War Vessels.
London, Nov. 15.-As result ap-
parently of agitation by ,";cc Admiral
Charles Beresiord anG others regard
ing the lack of "up-to-dat aness" in the
British navy, the Admiralty has an
nounced that several hettleships and
other vessels are for saie. They will
be dropped from the navy list imme-
diately.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
WOMAN SUES WOMAN.
South Dakota Ladies Scrap and One
Gets DAMAGES,

Olivet, S. D., Nov. II. - The most
sensational case tried during term
of state circuit court which has just
been concluded at this place, was the
damage suit of Mrs. Kate Billman
against Mrs. Annie Lenker. Owing to
the prominence of the principals to
the suit the court room was crowded
during the trial. Mrs Billman sued
Mrs. Lenker for $4,000 damages for in
juries alleged to have been received at
the hands of the defendant during a
personal encounter last June. After
remaining out all night the jury re-
turned a verdict awarding Mrs. Bill
man damages in the sum of 1910.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
GERMANY MAY RETALlATE.

Paragraph in New Bill Provides for
ReprisaI Against United States.
Berlin, Nov. Is. The reichstag
yesterday adopted by 1872 to II votes
the paragraph Of the new tariff bill
authorizing the government to retail
ate on any country discriminating
against German goods. The Agrari-
ans openly affirmed that it was neces-
sary to arm the government with
weapons of reprisal, especially
against the United States customs
practice
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

Complaint is entered against the rec.
Tor of an Episcopal church in New
York that he sleeps too much. That
Is trenching upon the privileges of the
:arishioners in the pews.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

Austria is trying to legislate a set.
dement, of the language question, but
to a non-linguist it would seem that
peace and the Polish tongue were
pretty nearly incompatible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Football Kills Child.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Nov 17-Edward
Beddington. six years old. is dead
from injuries received in childish
football scrimmage on Saturday He
was hurt internally.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
FIGHT IN REICHSRATH.

Sitting OF the Lower Austrian House
Had to Be Suspended.
Vienna, Nov. Is. - The sitting Of
the lower house of the Austrian
relchsrath was suspended on account
of German and Czech members COM
Ing to blows. The cause of the
trouble was a debate on the advisa-
Dility of the use of the two languages
IN the names Of stations on the b.
hemian railroads.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

The Castellanes are having more
trouble over their debts. All, why
will these tradesmen who belong to
The canaille insist on vulgarly trying
- get what is coming to them?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

A herd of from 40 to so buffaloes is
ranging in one of the most inacces-
sible regions of Colorado We had
missed some of the members Of the
order OF late and didn't know where
they were.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
ARE IN DISTRESS.
Lack Salt and Provisions and Many
Are Sick

Panama, Colombia, Nov. Is. 49, The
government gunboat Bogota returned
to this port last night to repair some
slight damage to one of her pumps.
She also brought some valuable rev.
dictionary correspondence which had
been captured by members of her
crew. From these papers it would
seem that the revolutionists are with
out salt, provisions and other neces-
saries, and that there is much sick
ness in their camps.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Whole Block Wioed Out.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. Is. - A whole
block in the very business .leart of
Olyphant, seven miles north of here.
was wiped out by fire. TWENTY build
ings were destroyed and the loss is
estimated at 100000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

Nearly all of the new plays are
frst tried in Washington. 1t is figured
that whatever a department clerk will
stand for is good for long run else
where.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

The king of Siam has a very small
standing army, less than 10000 men.
When he wants to attract attention to
something numerous he points to the
'oyal harem.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

The National Household Economic.
convention should take note of the
TACT that Chicago woman has just
vanquished thief by using a feather
5uster as a weapon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

1t appears that certain members OF
the South Omaha school board have
been selling their votes for So apiece.
That's almost as slow as working for
q living.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

AS betwixt blushing bride chew
ing spruce gum and blushing bride
gre ON chewing tobacco, give us the
sweet boon of single blessedness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

Over in Australia sheep are selling
for a shilling head The Australians
had better watch or the meat trust
will be getting after them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

The cable reports that the sultan
Gas resolved to reduce his harem ex-
renses. Suppose the inmates form a
Inion and strike?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

Prof. Howerth if Chicago, says nc
Goman should allow man to call her
his" He has reference to the Gus
tom existing before he entered his
professional den.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

Nearly every country town now has
its carnival queen, and she is gener-
ally all right if her picture tells the
truth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

A Kirkville, Mo-. farmer owns
a mule that is 81 years old. How did
he happen to let the British remount
agents get past?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

DR.. Newell Dwight Hollis advocates
devoting 80 minutes each day to laugh
ter. Well try it after we secure some
hard coal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

A lady of 40 has asked $4,000 for
damaged affections. What would she
have demanded at 20?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

The proposed United States of Eu.
rope might be the means Of driving
William Waldorf Astor into exile
sgain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
COTTON IN JAMAICA.
Large Sum to Be Expended in Promot-
ing the Industry.

ing the INDUSTRY.
London, Nov. 15.-The efforts of the
members of the Lancashire Cotton
Growers association to emancipate
themselves from the American raw
supply have ROW been extended to
Jamaica. The association has voted
large sum of money to be devoted
to cotton growing in that island on
an extensive scale. 1t is expected
that a large area in Jamaica will be
planted with cotton next season.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

The scent of the moth ball betrays
the man who pretends his fall over
coat is just from the tailor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

There are any number of young men
who start out to get rich by buying
lottery tickets.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20
Another eye has been put out by a
golf ball. To golf players: Mind your
eye.

The sultan of Turkey has written q
book, they say, on hypocrisy. Expert
testimony.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-20

A volcano has broken out in the
Mexican state of Tabasco. A hot
lime is anticipated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-10
..,or Produces Shining Ttcenfy-DoAas Gold Pieces 10
Tho Sum of S3, 800 and They DO Not Fill Single Jar
-q)efeudanf Was VSiblp Concerned in The Demonstra
non- Effort of Defense 10 Pseuenf H.
DEFENSE RESTS AND JURY GOES TO
FOREST DALE TO SEE HAYS GRAVE

Tho Norensn sudden ending so far as taking OF
oy was 1885 this afternoon when the prisoners
~ arnounced that II evidence introduce. The
caused verable surprise those who
,nrtensen would present testimony confident
H. mare would forthcoming The defense had but four witnesses
"a hon only three while what they said confined
ne single purpose peachng the testimony of Allen the
oon who positive his Identification OF Morensen be-
Too the man who sho along the street track on the
mem night of the murder
pr, 10 the adjournment until 10 o'clock tomorrow
appointed Royal b. Young well known resi-
% Of Forest Dale Salt Lake who perfectly
~ home the Mortenen the prisoners broth
- and that Of young Hay particularly the Of the
% man In those places out to the jury which
,k late car the ground The prisoner
himself OF mitted along He sent back
~ b cell in county Jail back there with dropping spirits
much Whether he wanted
no stand himself and attorneys and they Will
nat the matter 1t had been expected that he would
have been the stand and that Mrs Henry Mortensen would fol-
LAW him In giving testimony. ut the defendants attorneys EVIL
IDENTIFY submit the the terrific crossexamnaton that
was certain ensued TIL FOR the viii begin
Morrow morning will the Of the day not all of IT,
On Thursday Morensens will the
that day the case, It = expected will go the jury
The Jury object of uch attention the county
front of which took special
he caders line 3:15 by Young
who officer the the purpose
forming the outlined The the personal
charge Of DE Akre Cummings Arnup and
about 25 minutes make the and the time
the closing report jury reached
the interesting inspecting the
der ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-10
HAS TASTED FOR THIRTY DAYS
Mrs Barlow Ferguson Wife Of the Well Known Attorney Under
going Remarkable Test Hopes 10 Regain Her
Health by AbsIaing From Food

Barlow Ferguson. the well known at
torney. is thoroughly convinced that
there are ailments for which the only
cure is fasting. SO also is Mrs. Fergu-
son convinced Her conviction is so
strong that she is now spending her
thirty-nfth day without food OF any
kind. For the past five weeks she has
taken into her stomach nothing but
water. And she feels nearly as strong
as when she started her long fasting.
This case is unparalleled In Utah.
But though no one here has tried fast
ing as a cure. III has It's precedents and
they show strongly It's efficacy as a
panacea for certain diseases that have
their foundation In a bad stomach.
Medical science has on record the case
Of a Chicago physical director who
went fifty-one days without food. un-
der the advice OF prominent physi,
clan, and who came out Of II With prac-
tlcally a new body. His old flesh was
gone. and he was reJuvenated. the
trouble for which he began the fast
being entirely gone.
Mrs, Ferguson's experiment Is work.
ing very well indeed. She had been
troubled with epilepsy, and before she
began her long fast. was a yery sick
woman. Now she takes long walks and