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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
In Eynnn' pIncc.

Washington. April 10. 49, Eugene r.
Ware of Topeka. Kan. has been select
ed by the president to succeed III. Clay
Evans as commissioner Of pensions.
Mr.. Ware Is member OF the law firm
Of Gleed. Ware L. Gleed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
DRUNKEN TEACHER JAILED.

Wisconsin Educator Looks Upon
Wine Wen 1t Is Red.
KeS osha, Wis, April 13.-Prof. Will
lam Griffith. former county superin-
tendent of education and chairman Of
the executive committee. of the Wis
coLsin State Teachers association, was
sent to Jail yesterday on charge Of in
tOXicatiOn.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

The latest literary quip is an ar
gument that the poems of Robert
Burns were really written by Adam
Smith. author of THE Wealth of Ma
tons" 1t is as plausible as most Of
the books on the Baconian origin OF
Shakespeare's plays
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
FATAL DOMESTIC QUARREL.
Woman Slnshes and Shoots Her Illus.
band.

Ottawa, Kan, April 10. - In a do
nestle quarrel here yesterday George
Gassage was fatally wounded by his
wife. Mrs. Gassage was shot in the
head and seriously wounded by her
husband. Gassage WIS arrested last
week for assaulting his wife, and since
then the two have not lived together.
According to his version Of the affair
he was summoned by his wife yester-
day. and when he arrived at her home
she slashed him across the neck with a
l'ccketknife. severing his windpipe. and
she then shot him in the head. Either
wound is likely to be fatal. Gassage
shot his wife IN the forehead, inf1ict-
ing painful wound.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
Duu n Wen and Fonnd Ore

Iron Mountain, Mich, April 10. -
While Andrew Michaels was digging
we'll on mis- property. just west of the
electric light station. he struck a de-
post of Bessemer iron ore. The atten-
ton of the steel trust officials has been
called to the find and force of men
has been set to work to explore the
property. The ore is believed to be
continuation of the Huntington vein.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

After the Brooklyn women got
through hugging and kissing Fiddler
Kubelik he was so limp that he
couldn't walk alone. 1t is beginning
to look as if the poor boy may in fu-
ture be able to fiddle only under police
protection
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
Killed by Flying Timbcr,

Henning. Mimi. April 10. Charles
Peterson, II prominent farmer of the
town Of Newton, was instantly killed
yesterday afternoon In saw mill. a
flying timber struck him With terrific
fOrcA
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

Two men have declined the assist.
ant postmaster generalship with its
salary of $4,000 year. 1t isn't likely.
however, that the office will have to
be left vacant permanently because of
lack of applicants for the job.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
Thrc> Rrother. Sentcnccd.

Sioux City, Iowa. April 13.-Ckarles
and James La.nbertson were sentenced
to five years in the penitentiary 1or
burglary, and their brother William
got eighteen months for the same OF
tense. William Long was sentenced 70
five years for burglary; James BOW
man, two years for grand larceny. ana
Rufus Fancher, one year for the same
offense. These prisoners all PLEADED
guilty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

Congressman Moody's declaration
that he hardly knows the bow from
the stern of a var vessel is frank. at
all events. And he hasn't begun
hitching up his trousers yet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
He Dies of scalds,

Prairie du Chen. Wis, April 49, -
News reached here Of the death of the
fireman. William o. Chemier. who was
badly scalded in the wreck of Tram
No. 4 on the Great Northern near ka'-
isrell. The remains will arrive hera
to-day. /
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

In city in Russian Poland stu
dents set fire to the schools and at
tempted to lynch the teachers. The
Chicago small boy who has supposed
that he held the record will have to
give up the competition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

1t is said that there are more than
100000 brands of cigars on the mar
ket. The campaign cigar, however, al
ways smells the same, no matter what
7ame it goes by.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

A big piano factory in New York has
Just burned down. OF course, when the
company gets keyed up to the right
pitch they will have a new factory on
the string.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

An Illinois teacher inflicted corpor.
al punishment on pretty girl pupil,
and then they were married. The
sudden development of love on the
part of the teacher is understandable,
, but how about the girl? Are we to
understand that that is the proper
way to WOO?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
MERCY FOR WOMEN.
Gov. Nash of Ohio Grants n Respite
for Sixty DAVIS,

Columbus, Ohio, April 10. Mrs.
Frances l.. Taylor, ST., aged. seventy
eight years, and her daughter. Miss
Frances L. Taylor, Jr., arrived here
yesterday from Cincinnati to serve a
one-year sentence in the penitentiary
on the charge Of child stealing. They
were convicted on the evidence fur
nished by son and brother of the two
women. Gov. Nash granted them a
respite Of sixty days on condition that
they remain in Franklin county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

A gentleman Of the name of Moss
has been seated in the national house
of representatives from a contested
district in Kentucky. Congress proud
ly points to the act that it gathered
him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

A bigamist in Lima, Ohio, has ask
wants to be punished A jury might
decide that the poor fellow has suf-
fered enough already.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

Colombia evidently wants to impress
the world with the idea that its revolu-
ton is to be taken seriously, for it has
issued orders that all news must be
censored
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

A. Baltimore lady donned an $18 new
hat for a promenade and wondered
why the first admiring glances on the
street were changed to stares.
Eventually she found that the hat had
dropped off, and a search for it prov
ed vain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

The Bacon enthusiasts will sniff, oil
course, when they hear that quarter
ly magazine devoted to Shakespeare
and Stratfor-o n-Avon is about to ap.
pear in London.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
JAuN.r Or TIE EDITORS,
Minncsotans VIII go to Hot Sur;,-
and ElacNvherc

ami Elsewhere.
Winona. Mimi. April ia party q.
Minnesota editors Will rendezvous hero
on Saturday morning. to go to the
meeting of the Nat.,nal Editorial as.
ISOLATION ut Hot s>;lings. Presidep,
Joseph I.eicht OF the &iinnesota assoc,.
alton, has arranged tie trip, and head.
quarters have been secured ut the Ho.
tel Eastman at Hot Springs. At 1he
close Of the convs ,:ric;n the party will
proceed to st. Louis and view the work
or the exposition buildings and then 90
to the Charleston exposition, and wind
up at Washington before returnine
home.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
hoy Indicted for Murder.

Toledo, Ohio. April 13.-Danny Ros-
enbecker. aged thirteen. who killed his
playmate, Arthur Shanteau. aged sew
en-, was yesterday indicted for murder
in the second degree.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

The growth of the concentration idea
has induced the invention of the whis-
ky tabloid. Eventually the invitation
will be to take chew instead of a
7rink.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

The story of the tramp who stole
bar of soap is preposterously conflict
ing. Either he was not tramp or he
did not steal bar of soap.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

If John L. Sullivan has really quit
drinking for good. it means an awful
loss to the breweries and distilleries OF
the country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

A Baltimore man was suddenl,
struck dumb while swearing at his
wife. 1t is not stated whether she used
he rollingpin or a fatiron.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

Young Mr.. Havemeyer. who sent his
coachman to represent him in court,
discovered that the law is no respect
er of millionaires
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
Wool Clip. From Miller nanch

Wool Clips From Miller Ranch.
Winona, MIMI, April 13.-The entire
wool clip from the c. w. Miller sheep
ranch, about 100000 pounds, has been
shipped East to a manufacturing firm
in Philadelphia. 1t sold for "a good
price, bringing IA cents q pound.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

To photographer belongs the dis
tinction of being the only man in
America who succeeded in making the
prince look unpleasant.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

Colorados legislature has adjourn
ed, in order that the rural members
may put in more time boring for oil.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
SEND TROOPS TO ERIN.
Coercion Act to BE Enforced by Ten
Militia Battalinns.

Militia Battali0ns.
London, April ia dispatch to the
Pail Mall Gazette from Dublin says
that ten battalions Of English and
Scotch militia are TO be embodied and
sent to Ireland within a month, il pur-
suance of the British governments de-
termination to apply the coercion act.
The correspondent understands that
Lord Londonderry, the postmaster gen.
eral, threatened to resign from the cab
met unless active measures We're taken
t. circumvent the United Irish LEAGUE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

The principal motive in writing a
novel nowadays seems to be that the
author may get the benefit of the
dramatization.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

Philadelphia expects to have a sub
way under construction within a year.
Philadelphia is not so slow!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

If Joseph Chamberlain is not a blank
liar what kind of a distinguished
statesman is he? Ireland pauses for a
reply.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

The new society recreation called
progressive peanuts is not the first
she'll game introduced into society.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

The sale of Limburger cheese has
been forbidden in Louisville, Ky.
Noch, Louisville!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17

An Omaha man has invented a
whisky tablet. Take two in a glass
of water, and the earth is yours
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
nevi.t:r at Deed. Drowned.

Madison. Wis.,, April IS. - Gov. La
Toilette Is advised of the death, ny
drowning, of James Walker. register ON
deeds OF st. Crolx county. No details
were given. .
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
Personal.


Col. Mott Hooton, Twenty~eighth in
fantry will retire on the 18th inst.
Stuart Robson says the influence of
the stage for good is greater than that
Of the pulpit.
Rev. A. A. Kendrick, D. D.. LII. D.,
dean of the school of divinity at Shurt-
left college, dropped dead at his home
ease.
Mrs. Robert B. Roosevelt of New
York, cousin Of the president, died sud-
denly at Atlantic City of heart trouble.
She came there few days ago for her
health.
Rt. Rev. Sebastian Messmer, bishop
Of Green Bay, Wis, has declined to &C
cept appointment as archbishop of Ma
Mia on the ground of ill health. The
5atican insists that he shall accept.
Gen. Ira NJ. Hedges, past department
commander Of the Grand Army of the
Republic of New York Stale, died st
his home in Haverstrsw in his sixty
third year. He served in the Ninety
fifth regiment, New York volunteers,
during the Civil war.
Maj. Gen. w. r. Shafter. retired, has
agreed to accept the Republican NOM
ination for governor of California
should it be rendered him. There is a
strong feeling among many influential
Republicans against the denomination
of Gov. Gage, ana if this opposition
unites on Shafter there is good hope of
his nomination.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-17
From WnshinRtOn

From Washington.
President Roosevelt has ordered an
Investigation of the charges that the
neutrality laws are being violated at
New Orleans.
The president has directed the con-
solidatiun of the three land offices IN
Alaska and the establishment of the
consolidated Office at Juneau, to take
effect June /.
An effort will be made by the South
Dakota delegation to secure a suftl-
cient appropriation at this session to
inaugurate the scheme for the perma-
rent military post at Fort Meade, con-
templated in the recent report of the
Var board.
Secretary Hay. representing the
United States; Luis F. Corea, repre-
senting Nicaragua, and Don Joaquin
B. Calvo. representing Costa Rica. will
probably sign i'll few days treaties
authorizing the United States to con-
struct the Nicaragua canal.
A telegram from United States Min
lister BCwen at Caracas says the Amer
lean Bermudez steamer was fired upon
in the San Juan river. The minister
asked for an explanation at the foreign
Office. and was informed that the gov
eminent knew nothing about it. 1t was
probably the work of revolutionists.
The president has directed that sew
enty townships in Northern Montana
be withdrawn from public entry for
use in the big irrigation scheme known
as the st. Mary's canal and Milk river
project. By another executive order
three townships in the Wind Cave re-
gion in South Dakota have been tenn
Secretary Root, after consultation
with the treasury officials. has issued
instructions to Acting Governor Luke
Wright of the Philippine islands. 70
g:ye effect to that part of the Philip
pine tariff act which provides for the
rebate OF export duties on goods ship
ped from the Philippines into the
United States.
The war department has decided to
withhold from publication the name of
the officer selected to inquire into the
actual conditions at Port Chalmette,
La, whence animals and supplies are
being shipped to the British army IN
South Africa. 1t is felt that the Off
GERS purpose might be thwartei by
publicity at this stage.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
He "SOaked" The Farmers.
MIR. Bray's Persuasive Voice En-
ticed Them from Their Mon
The State.

The State.
The swindlcr who has been
"working' the farmers of Lex
ington county, as told in The
State yesterday, has Teen operat-
ing very extensively it seems.
For his peculations have amount
ed to over $500.
This smooth fellow has been
giving his name as b. b. Bray,
and he claims to he representing
the "Smilh Supply Company" of
Chicago. He has managed to
persuade number of tho thrifty
farmers Of the "Dutch Fork"
that there are no buggies better
for the money than those of the
Smith Supply company.
In making sales, he always cx>
acted of the purchasers q fee of
from 50 to $40, to guarantee the
payment of freight charges etc.
1t has been some time since the
oilv-tongued Bray visited "the
Fork" Yesterday some of the
sturdy farmers Of that section
employed a lawyer to look into
the case. He wired to Chicago
and found that the "Smith Supply
Company is not or as the law
yers say "non est. - if Mr..
Bray's persuasive voice is again
heard in this section, it Will be on
the witness stand--and IN his own
defence.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
Magazine ExplOdes
With Deadly Effect
One Man Killed and Several
Wounded. Granite Blocks
Hurled Hundred Yards
Away.

Boston, Sept. 7.-One of the
government magazines at Old
Fort Winthrop, on Governor S
Island, upper Boston harbor,
blew up this evening with dc.
donation that was heard at points
~ miles away. The explosion is
supposed to have been caused by
boys setting fires ON the island.
One dead and five injured we're
brought to this city by the police
boat, and while ii is believed that
this is the extent of the casualties,
1T is possible that others may be
found suffering from the. force of
the conclusion.
There are several old wooden
buildings at the south end of the
island bat the fort itself, only a
little Of which is visible above
ground, Is of stone, some of the
granite blocks being of immense
size.
The force of today's explosion
is shown by the fact that some of
these great blocks were buried
several hundred yards, while one
of the largest was sent into the
air and came down through the
citadel in the centre of the fort,
making u hole large enough to
drive a team of horses through.
All over the island the effects of
the explosion are visible, while
ln East Boston, South Boston and
IN the city proper the conclusion
was severe enough to break wins
dows and shake buildings to their
foundations.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
A PARSONS NOBLE ACT

81 want ali the world to know
writes Rev. @. j. Budlong, Of
Ashaway, S. l., "what thorough
ly good and reliable medicine |
found in Electric Bitters. .rhey
cured me of jaundlce and liver
troubles that had caused me great
suffering for many years. For a
genuine, all-around cure they ex
Gel anything ever saw" Elec
trio Bitters are the surprise of all
for their wonderful work in Liver,
Kidney and Stomach troubles.
Don't fail to try them. Only so
cts satisfaction is guaranteed by
Crawford Bros and j. +. Mack>
ey q Co.'S drug store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
Fighting in Mindanao.

Washington, Sept. 4. "A cable
received today from General Chat
fee says: James Foley and Hem
ry Q. Carri of the Twenty sew
enth Infantry were killed IN an
engagement in the island of Min
danao on August 10Th. Two oth>
ers were wounded. The Filipino
loss was heavy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
Will Make 1000 Bushels.

The "chaingang" corn on the
poor house farm is said to be one
of the finest bodies of corn of it's
size in this neighborhood. 1t
promises to yield something like
thirty bushels to the acre, proba-
bly, more, and there will he no
corn to buy for the cbaingang
next ar.--Yorkville Enquirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
Bartholin Makes His Confession
Declares That He Alone Com
mitted the Grimes Sui
eide Could Not Give Par
ticulars.

Riceville, Ia, Sept. THE
body which was buried here yes,
terday morning which was believ,
ed to be that of William Bartho-
lin was exhumed this afternoon
and positively identified rs that of
the Chicago double murderer.
The Identification was made bv
William Mitchell, brother of one
OF Bartholin's victims, and De-
tective Andrew Rowhan of Chi.
cage.
Bartholin's body was found last
Friday afternoon about six miles
from Riceville, as told in the
Associated Press dispatches last
night, by j. G. Pratt, "a resident
of Riceville. Mr.. Pratt was driv-
Ing to Elma and when passing q
flax field saw the body lying
against stack of flax. Thinking
1t was man asleep, he paid no
attention but on returning he
saw the man still there and upon
investigation discovered he was
dead with revolver lying by his
left hand.
Coroner I. S. Carpenter was
notified and the body was remov-
ed to an undertaking establish
ment at Riceville. There j. B.
McCook, editor of Riceville pa-
per, discovered that the dead man
bore a striking resemblance to the
published pictures of the Chicago
murderer.
The text of a confession left by
the suicide, as made public by
DIR. L. j. Carpenter, is as fol-
lows:
$40 whom it may concern:
''l want to state l am the Bar
tholin the police are looking for.
Also want to certify l had no as
sistance of any kind fir 2m any one.
Thompson, Claffey and Counsel
man are all as innocent as an TN
born child and should be freed at
once.
81 cannot 60 into details in re-
gard to the crimes. They were
not planned. 1t was all Minnie
and l could do. My mind is
wandering. Such drop in life
in short time. Two months
ago l was living in the best COM
pany; today living the life of ho-
boes-a murderer.
81 intended to 60 into details
and tell all, but l cannot get nv
mind settled. Even my hand,
writing is disgraceful.
'But above all things, 1 ask to
clear everybody from under sus.
picion. There is no second party;
l am the last.
Nv. B. Barthclin."
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
Death of Rev. D. e. Jordan, ID. D..

Death of Rev. D. e. Jordan, ID. D.
Winnsboro, Sept. :. This af-
ternoon at 1 O'Clock, the Rev. d.
E. Jordan, ID. D., died after a
critical illness of several days. He
has for 20 years been the beloved
pastor of the Presbyterian church
at this place and was prominent III
his denomination. He was 20
years old. The funeral services
will be conducted tomorrow at II
O'Clock. j. +. F.-State.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
Mont Pelee'S Victims.
Two Thousand Deaths Since Au.
gust 80. No More Eruptions
Reported.

Castries, Island of St. Lucia,
Sept. 5.-The report brought by
the royal mail steamer Yare,
which arrived here yesterday
evening from Martinique, of the
loss Of two thousand lives through
the recent outbreak of Mont Pc
lee, referred to the deaths since
August 80, and not to the loss of
life resulting from the reported
outbreak of Wednesday, Septem-
bcr 3.
RELIEF MEASURES.
Paris, Sept. 5.--Tbe colonial
minister received cable dispatch
today from Fort de France, dated
September 8, relating to the funds
placed at the disposal of the Gov
ernor. No mention is made of a
new eruption. The minister has
not received news of any eruption
OF Mont Pelee since August 80.
A cable from the Island of Quad
elupe announces the arrival of the
French cruiser Sucbet at Basse
Terre, says she reports calm being
completely restored in Martinique.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-09-10
Mecklenburg'S Big Fair.
1t Promises to be the Biggest and
Most Successful Ever Held
in North Carolina.

What promises to he tho biggest
and most successful Agricultural
Fair and Race Meet in the history
Hf North Carolina will be held in
Charlotte on September 3Oth and
October 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Every
thing will be on a big scale, in
keeping with the reputation of the
progressive city of Charlotte.
The Fair grounds, buildings and
race track are well arranged and
elegantly appointed and can be
easily reached by a double electric
car line which will land visitors
at the gates. All the railroads
offer reduced rates.
The Fair will be kept. open at
night, the grounds and building
beng lighted by system of cleo
trio arc lights. The exercises will
close abHNt II o'clock each night
wltha magnificent display of fire
works, following band concert.
The exhibits in all departments
will be full and complete. The
largest single exhibitor will be
George Vanderbilt of the magnis
fcent Biltmorc estate, near Ash
vile. He will have on display
his entire exhibit of farm and
dairy products, cattle, live stock,
etc., but will net compete for any
of the pren lums, these being left
for the smaller exhibitors.
On the ground floor of the main
exhibition hall will be found an
electric motor, furnishing power
for an interesting display of ma
chinery, all of which will be in
actual operation. For instance,
one big manufacturing concern
will install complete plant for
the manufacture of shirts, overalls,
etc. In addition to many out-
side concerns, all the Charlotte
machine builders and agents will
be represented in this department.
The poultry show will be the
largest and most interesting ever
seen in the two Carolinas. 1t will
be under the management of Mr..
b. S. Davis, president of the
North Carolina Poultry associ-
alton. There will be from 1,5OO
to $500 birds in the show, one
breeder alone sending $50.
The exhibits of horses, cattle,
hogs, sheep, etc, will be unusually
large.
The display of agricultural pro-
ducts will be the largest ever
made in the state.
A Lady Falls Down the Elevator
Shaft at an Asheville Hotel.
Asheville, Sept. Ga serious
accident occurred this afternoon
at the Windsor Hotel. Mrs.
Frazier, of Savannah, Ga, fell
down the elevator shaft, distance
of two stories, breaking her right
arm in three places, injuring her
head and back. Internal injuries