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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07

The Milton Globe notes the birth OF a
son to Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Pratten on
the 27tl, inst.
Get bottom prices for lumber
and building material, at the
Langd0n Lumber Co.
J.p. DUNCAN has been visiting at the
family home near Beaulieu since return
ing from his Pacific Coast trip u week
ago.
Mrs. Finley has started the erection of
her new residence on north Fourth street
this week. The lots are located north OF
w. A. Ferguson's new home.
Chas. Whitman, OF Hannah, exhibited
several breeds OF pigs at the Park River
fair last week aud numbers among the
Cavalier county farmers awarded prizes.
W.R. Bradley's father from Ontario
is here for short visit with the boys.
He has been spending most OF the sum-
mer looking over the Canadian North
west.
C. w. Clarke has the contract for
furnishing one hundred cords of building
stone for the new Episcopal church.
He proposes using his traction engine in
hauling the stone to town.
McHugh & Gardner are having new
elevator built at Dresden this summer,
giving the town five elevatorsin al. The
firm has eight houses in 1.-THE state that
will be in operation this fall.
The Milton Globe brings out Banker
Prom asa possible candidate for the
state senate this fall from the south end
Of the county. organized by the last
legislatures AS the Fortieth district.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07

Look over the change of matter in
Optician A. o. Wold's advertising space
this week..
CO. Kelly is giving away first class
baker and baster. Follow the crowd to
his store and secure one.
The childrea OF the Methodist Sunday
school had their picnic yesterday after
noon in the grove on the Beard farm
west OF town.
Co. Sup't Macdonald has an exanina.
ton OF applicants for teachers certif
Gates advertised elsewhere 1t will be
held in this city on August 29-30.
Dedicatory services Of the new Presby-
terrain church at Soper occur Sunday OF
this week. There was q slight error in
the item printed regarding the event in
last weeks issue.
Rev. ". W. Reed, OF Fargo, will supply
the Baptist church OF this city on Sun
day, services at 3 O'Clock p. N. There
will be preaching at Rosa Lake at IL q.
m, and StjlweIl st 3 p. IN.
Rev. w. j. Hall. OF Cavalier, n. d., is
scheduled ts, conduct Presbyterian ser
vices here on Sunday morning and even
ing, also preaching 1T Dresden in the
afternoon. Rev. Stevenson. OF Elkwood,
filled the appointments last Sunday in
place OF Rev. Matileson. OF WalhalIa, as
announced.
The young ladies OF the soda'ity circle
will serve ice creanr and cake On the
lawn at the lioma oi M. and Mrs. VIM.
Flumer!elt this evening. 4 series of
parties OF this kind have been planned
by the young ladies with view OF
donating memorial! window in the new
Catholic church when built
The discovery was made Monday
morning OF brutal murder at Devils
Lake. The victim Mich Nachtshein, an
old German was found dead in his house
along the railroad track near the round
house with Il bullet hole through his
head which had been decapitated from
the body. He had not been seen for ten
days and was supposed to have quite
an amount OF money boarded away in
the house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07
Webers cigars mean quality.
Are your glasses correct? A. o. Void,
optician, Langdon, N. u.
Your credit is good with the
LangdOn Lumber Co.

A large crowd OF Langdon young
people drove out to the Mcneil farm
east of town Friday evening, several
hours being spent pleasantly in dancing.
The opening OF Frank Belleheur's new
billiard hall and restaurant at Wales
tomorrow night is likely to be we'll at
tended by young folks from here who
enjoy dancing.
+. H. Stoltz was in Langdon the fore
part OF the week looking over his lumber
yard interests which are prospecting IN
der the auspices OF Manager Chas. S
Smiths direction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
ENTERED ON DUTIES OBJ THE
THEIR CONDITION SATISFACTORY.
Charities Association Investigate AL
exandria1s Factories.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, December 49,
(Spe cial.)-The Alexandria Cooperative
Charities Association has received a re-
port from a committee appointed some
time ago to investigate the conditions I'M
der which children and young women ia
Dor in the various factories OF the city.
The committee found that all necessary
arrangements had been made In the sew
eral factories for the safety and conve-
nience of the youthful laborers, so the re-
port stated. In the opinions Of the mem
bers of the committee, young women
have nothing to fear in seeking employ
ment in such places in Alexandria. The
society has also taken steps to provide
for the wants Of the poor and helpless
during the severe weather OF the present
winter. In a short time a donation party
will be held for the purpose of securing
funds, clothing, and other provisions for
the INDECENT. It is believed by the offl-
GERS of the association that with generos-
ity on the part Of the citizens generally.
and good management and economy. there
will be no occasion for suffering among
the poor of the city this winter, for lack
Of fuel. although coal Is scarce in Alex
andria at present. The officers OF the
association are Miss Virginia Burke pres
ident; and Mrs James e. Alexander. sec
rotary. The following are on the commit
tee: Miss Virginia Burke. Mrs. M. K
O'sullivan. Mrs. James E. Alexander,
Mrs. H Smith. Mrs. W. F. Creighton.
Mrs. E. H. OBrien, Mrs. T. Dyson. Mrs.
James R. Cation, and Mrs. j. M. White.
A floral tribute-the mark Of esteem
from a friend who could not attend the
funeral services-was yesterday placed on
the grave Of Stephen j. Woods, a young
man whose death occurred last week, and
whose remains were inferred in st. Mary's
Catholic Cemetery Lieutenant Charles
Fisher, United States army. stationed at
Fort Beaufort. S. c., who had been init
mate with the deceased while the two liv-
ed in Alexandria, communicated to other
friends in this city his desire to have the
grave of young Woods adorned with flow
ers as tribute from him, and this morn
ing Messrs August Oehlert, George Wells,
Charles B. Marshall, Hugh Latham, and
Alyton Moore drove to the last resting
place of their former companion and plac-
ed the gift of Lieutenant Fisher upon the
mound.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
VIRGINIA RED MEN
TO FIGHT THE NEGROES.
Whites bitterly Opposed to a Lodge
OF Colored People and VIII
FicrccIy Combat Scheme.

HAMPTON, VA. December 20.-(Spe-
cial)-The Red Men of Virginia will mako
A great fight to prevent the granting of a
charter to a number of colored men, who
lesire to organize q lodge Of the order
among their people. Mr.. T. S. Collier, one
Of the leading lawyers Of Hampton, has
been engaged to fight the matter. and has
arranged with Judge Allan r. Hanckel, Of
the Corpora ton Court Of Norfolk, to
whom the negroes applied for the charter,
to hear argument against 1t in Norfolk
next Tuesday. The Order Of Red Men is
The only secret organization that the ne
groes have been unable to invade For
the past fifty years. the, order has been
going along without colored men in it,
md the present fight will be one of the
greatest interest to Red Men throughout
The entire United States. It is also I'M
ierstood that Commemorative Attorney
Hilton, Of Norfolk, will be associated with
Mr. Collier in the fight against admitting
negroes to the Virginia Hunting Grounds
of Red Men. Mr.. Collier admitted to-
night that he was making the fight, and
stated that he had made the engagement
nth Judge Hanckel to hear him in the
matter on next Tuesday. He declined to
say what course he would pursue. The
.ase will unquestlonably attract large
delegation of Red Men to Norfolk. as the
entire State organization is on the war
path against the colored lodge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Welded AT BLUEFIELD.
Marriage of Jane. Brophy and Miss
Katherine COGper.

BLUEFIELD. W. VA. December 10
Specially Miss katherine Cooper young.
est daughter of the late John Cooper
millionaire coal operator. was married
Thursday to Mr.. James Brophy. ThS
marriage took place at the residence OF
Mrs. John Cooper. at Cooper's. and tbs
ceremony was performed by Rev. j.
Tyler Frazier. Of this city.
The parlors were beautifully decorated
with holly and mistletoe. and the presena
were numerous and handsome.
Besides the members of the brides tara
lily. there were present Mr.. and Mrs. FhlIis
Goodwill, DR.. and Mrs. McGutfin. Mtsa
Alma Nrcciuffin. Mrs. Stuart NJ Buck
Miss Elliott. Mrs. Jenkin Jones. Mrs
Harry Bowen and Mr.. John Rrophy--
brother OF the groom. The newly
MAJ ried couple left or the az.
ternoon train for Jacksonville, Fla.
where they win spend some time oefor$
returning to their future homo
Mr.. Brophy is mining engineer for ina
Mill Creek and Mcdowell. Com partcs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
JUDGE Lewis SWORN.
HE ENTERS UPoN DUTIES OBJ THE
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
OF ASST ATTORNEY.
Miller Will Continue for tho Pres
emit - Now District-Attorney Ex-
plain. the Status OF This ve1ed
Question-His Interview with the
President.
President.

The term of General Edgar Allan nav
ing expired, Judge Lewis yesterday looh
the oath of office as United States olsIiict
attorney, and took charge OF inc o1Ae9'
Offices for, tho district attorney are pr
yided in the Federal building. jugs
Lewis stated. however, IN answer " o
question. that he will continue to occupy
the law offices in the Merchants Nationa!
Bank building now occupied by Lewis o.
Cary of which firm he is the senior mem
ber He said further. that ms onlclat
duties did not materially interfere with
his private business.
When asked as to who MS ASSISTANT
would be, he said there would be no
change for the present. at least. Inc as
sistant district attorney is appointed oy
the Encouragement. The appointment
is not for any fixed or definite term, ana.
therefore, a change in the office or dstrlct
attorney does not necessarily mean
change as far as the assistant IS con-
cerned.
Judge Lewis said he had a conversation
yesterday in Washington with the Presi-
dent at the latters request which was
mutually satisfactory, on the SUBJECT OF
the assistant attorney. The President
he said feels personal interest in Hugh
Gordon Miller, the present assistant, pc
tween whom and Judge Lewis friendly
TeldC1oIS eAloL.
When the President spoke to Judge
Lewis several weeks ago, relative to the
appointment Of Mr.. Malcolm a Coles as
assistant he was not aware that Miller
was the incumbent. The President thinks
highly of Mr.. Coles, also, who, In the
event of Miilers promotion or transfer
to another acceptable place, will quite
likely be Judge Lewis assistant Mr.
Coles was in the recent campaign the
candidate of his party for Congress in the
First Congressional District of this State.
Judge Lewis was in Washington Fri
day, and returned home Friday night. The
President wrote him some time ago that
he wished to SEQ him, and Judge Lewis
being in New York on business, stopped I
In Washington on his return.
He received his commission yesterday.
and qualified as district attorney for the
Eastern District of Virginia The oath
of office was administered by Clerk of the
United District Court Joseph P. Brady, at
Il clock.
ENTERED ON DUTIES OBJ THE
OFFICE.
Judge Lewis Immediately entered upon
the discharge Of his duties, and repre-
scented the government before United
States Commissioner Flegenheimer in
the case Of the United States against !
Sydney B. Webb, alias Harrison Webb, |
charged with eXacting unlawful pension !
fees. Webb was sent on to the next grand |
jury, which meets at Norfolk, and went !
to Jail in default of bail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Senboard Air Line Railyvsy-Chr1st-
mas Holiday Rates.

On account Of the Christmas holidays
the Seaboard will sell round-trip tickets
from all stations on it's lines at rate of
one and one-third first-class fares be-
tween all points east Of the Mississippi
and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers.
including Washington, D. c., and st
Louis. Mo- One hrst-cass standard fare
will apply for the round trip between
points in the State Of Florida. Tickets
will be sold Dec. %, "a. %. 30 and 81. 1902.
and Jan. l, 1903. Final limit, Jan. 8, 1903.
For Students-Same rates will apply as
above noted on presentation and surren-
der of certificates signed by the super
intendent, principal or president of a
school or college. Tickets will be sold to
students Dec. 16 to the %. inclusive. In
addition to the aforementioned dates.
Tickets sold to students will have final
limit Jan. S, 1903.
For further information. apply TO any
agent or representative OF the Seaboard,
or write or call on
q. P. SMITH. w. J. NAY.
Dis. Pass. Agt.. City Ticket At,
1905 East Main street, Richmond. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

Headquarters for Xmas supplies, Capt
Cod Cranberries. &c. quart. three quarts
25c- New Mixed Nuts. lie. pound. French
Candy. pound. &C. New Dates. &c. pound
New Figs, &C.. or three pounds for SO
New London Layer Eaisins. 1oc- pound.
Piilsbury's Fitos. two packages sc. NeN
Virginia Buckwheat, &c, or seven pounds
2oc. Arbuckle's or Cardova Coffee TO
pound. Rolled Oats. 2-lb. packages. Dc
GrapeNUts or Postum Cereal. 12c. pack
age. Large Cans Table Peaches, SC. caAs
Best City Meal. 1sc. package MAS rlfxa
ed Candy, Sc, pound. New Goldfish 0cs
pound. Good Lard. &c. JelIies. any kind
4c.. Or threa pounds Ice. Congress Han
Whisky. IN quart bottles. soc. Whia
A Sugar. six pounds for sc. CaliforntS
Dried Peaches, Nectarines. or AprIcots.
&C.. or three pounds for 25c. Large Milks
Cocoanuts, &c. New Cleaned Currants. Sc
package New Seeded Raistns. loc. pound.
Sweet Cider, per gallon. Sc Fresh HON.
my and Grits. two pounds for Sc. Jelly
Ron Cakes. II Lie. Fruit Cakes. pound
l5c. Fresh country Eggs. Sc. dozen APP
pies, Poultry and Vegetables.
s. HUMANS SON,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
RoUGHr WEATHER on ATLANTIC.

French Steamer Frequently Swept
by Scase-Gne Passenger Injured.
NEW YORK. December H0-The French
Line steamer La Savoie. from Havre. ar
rived to-day. after very rough voyage.
che RAD wintry gales, and very rough
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
KING CASE in JANUARY.

Set for Hearing In Hastings Court
City Court News.
The trial OF 5ex-Alderman John NJ. King
has been set for January 18th, In the
Hastings court
The recovery OF Colonel w. e. Cutshaw.
one Of the material witnesses Tor the de-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
TOYS and Dolls.

The largest assortment in the
city, at prices that defy compet'-
ton.
.5c. to 81 for KID Body Dolls that
1oc. to 81 for Handsomely Dressed
Dolls.
33c. for Large Kid Body Doll; worth
SOC,
doc. to So for Fine Bisque Head Joint
ed Dolls.
csc, to 50 for Baby Go-carts; all reed
ones.
1928 to 81 for Iron Wagons, with steel
wheels and axles.
25c to 81 for Children's Chairs.
25c for Automobiles, work autonat-
cally.
Csc to So for Iron Fire Engines
49c to SOS for Iron Hook and Lad
25c. FOR LARGE ASSORTMENT
IRON TOYS; WORTH foc.
$40 to 81 for Velocipedes.
$40 to S2.oS for Tricycles
s1.19 for Large Wooden Wagon, with
seat and whip.
s.O.3S for Automobile Wagons.
1Oc to 81 for all the newest games.
Linen.
25c to SO for Magic Lanterns.
to 5Oc. for Rubber Toys.
lOc to So for China Tea Sets.
19c. to s1.25 for Britannia Tea Sets.
25c to 81 for Children's Tables.
49c to $l.9S for Snooflies and Swing
Horses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
GA q TO FRI
Rae,a n. =, The Kind You Have Always Bought
s's, .; L1,z!zzzzx
Holiday Rates, via ohesa

Christmas Holiday Rates, Via Chess
penke and Ohio Railway.
To the Public:
Holiday excursion tickets will be sold
at ONE AND ONE-THIRD FARE on
Dec %, %, "a %, 81. 3d. 81 and Jan. be-
tween all stations on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway: also on Dec. 49, "a, IS, q.
80. 81, and Jan. 1. holiday tickets will be
sold to any point south Of the Potomac
and Ohio rivers and east Of the Missis-
sippi. -
Richmond and Lynchburg. $500.
Richmond and Norfolk, $3.50.
Richmond and Old Point, 90
Richmond and Lexington, Va, $3.50.
Richmond and Clifton Forge sE7o.
Norfolk and Lynchburg, SS.15.
The above tickets limited to expire
Jan. 8.
TO teachers and students holding certifi-
Gates from president. principal or super
intendent of institute. the holiday tickets
will be sold, commencing Dec. is. with
lint to expire Jan. 8.
Owing to rush Of business our stores
will be open from A. NJ. to $40 P. n;
Saturday nights till IL P. M.
8. ULLMAN's SON.
Three Sto<eA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Cloaks, Suits, and Skirts

For the Holidays. The New
est Creations. The Latest Ma
terials at Special Prices.
4.aS for Ladies Tan Coats. Monte Carlo
back, velvet collars. mercerlZed lined
throughout: worth s..
$40 for Ladies' English Box Coats In
Tan, Blue and Black. handsomely lined.
che newest thing; worth $40.
- 50 for Ladies Monte Carlo Coats. IN
Castor, Tan. and Black. pan velvet col
Iars and cuffs large pearl buttons; worth
1880
sI1.3S for English Twilled Box-Plaited
Front and Bacl. Monte Carlo Coats, satin
lined throughout thoroughly tailored gar
ment: worth 81.
s49S for Children's Norfolk jacket
Coats. In all the newest shades. excel
lent'y made: worth $3.50.
<..3S for Children's Monte Carlo Coats.
3-4 length. satin stitched bands. all colors:
worth $1,000 TO So.
s6.3S for Ladies Elton Suits. IN Tan,
mixed cloths. brass buttoned. trimmed !:
worth $40 TO $3.50.
5000 for Ladies' Russian Blouse Suits,
in Tan, Blue, and Black satin stitched
bands handsome drop skirts: worth s14
70 $3.50.
so.os to So for Ladies Silk Skirts,
plain and trimmed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Fancy Novelties

in abundance, at special prices.
25c. to So SO for Fancy Celluloid Work
Boxes filled and beautifully lined.
Acc. to IS for Toilet Sets, in beautiful
cases.
sl43 to SIS for Toilet and Manicure
Sets. combined in Glazed an. Ebony. with
silver trimmings.
4oc to 50 for Cellulo!d and Plush Pho
torraph Albums
ACC, TO SO for Shaving Sets Mug. Brush.
and Razor HANDSOME cases.
s1.25 to $50 for Smoking Sets, Pipe
Cigar. and Cigarette Holders and Match
Safe in a case
9sc to 81 for Glove and Handkerchief
Boxes, In Burnt Wood and CelIulod.
4Sc. to 81 for Collar and Cuff Boxes
OT-R ASSORTMENT OF HANDKFR-
CHIEFS IS THE LARGEST IN THE
CITY: PRICES THE LOWEST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The Jury In the case Of Hazel Bottom
adpinistrat rix against the Passenger and
Pow err Company for $4,000 damages coulo
not agree in the City Circuit Court yester-
dav and was discharged. The jury stood SIX
for a verdict and six for the defendant
company.
In the City Circuit Court the suit OF tho
CITY of Richmond VS.. W. j. WestWood
for s11 900 dana ges. was dismissed because
nothing had been done in it during tho
last five years.
The case of Freeman and Childress VS..
W. D. Copeland 6. Co., which was on trial
Yesterday in the City Circuit Court, re-
suited In a verdict for the plaintiffs for
s3s.
Joe Clay Stiles qualified in the City Cir
cult Court yesterday to practice law In
that court
The fall term of the Chancery Court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

The following marriage licenses were Is
sued yesterday in the city: Benjamin F.
Dranckler and Mary E. Edwards, and
Thomas c. Tunstau and Carrie Clarke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

and failing. took my hands from th(
piano and sang it alone.
1.-The suns low down the sky. Lorenss
The frost is where the flowers have
been.
But the heart throbs on as warmly now
as when the summer days were nigh
The sun can never dip so low adowE
affections cIoudIess sky
when I had finished, I looked up. Tha
paper which he had been reading had
fallen upon his lap, and his eyes wers
fixed on me.
That was very pretty he said
Were you listening?' I asked 7
didn't know it
Yes he said. 7 was listening Is
was very sweet
Those We're happy days at the Whits
and I'm sure I was
Visitors interrupting. negro music was
discussed. Mrs. Grant telling of visi.
to Florida, where she had gone with q
friend to hear them sing.
I'm some way" she said. my pres
ence IN the building was discovered, an!
the minister asked that I would come
forward, and stand in the chanceI that
the congregation might see me. without
turning around In their seats as they
seemed disposed to do. I compiled, and
having observed that the young negro
girls. instead OF dropping their coutrtbu-
tons into the plate. when handed 20
them. carried them into the chancel.
laid s. bill In the basket OF coins on
the communion table, saying. as I turned
TO go: My friends, leave with you x
portrait Of General Grant"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
A Beautiful Line of Um-
breflas

which make a suitable Christmas
Gift. Prices specially low.
There is nothing more accept
able than a nice Fur or Set of
Furs for Christmas Gift. We
have them at special prices.
s1.43 for Brook Mink scarfs. with clus-
ter tails; worth S.
1.3s for Martin Scarfs. with tails:
worth $3.50. x
lilo to s12 for chileren's White Fur
- 20 Tor Misses Sets. Nun and Scarf
Aarten. Mink. and Sable. newest shan.
~,ta "a. lor LADIES' Brook Mink Nuns,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

blooming Plants, Palms, &C.,
Roses, Carnations, etc, at
HAMMOND'S,
lot east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

fence enabled the court to fix upon
date for the trial. 1t is hoped that the
matter can be disposed Of in January.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
"Coa1 Advancing

Wood Is getting cheaper. Hagey Woo
stoves holding their own. Same old
price from s1.5o up. Heats your room IN
five minutes.
vAUGHNs. eoc east Broad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21

seas were encountered and the waves
frequently swept over the vessel. AT one
tine the steamer was obliged to Change
her course and head up to the wind. slow
ing the engines to ride out the gale. Tho
seas damaged the bridge. and some of the
port lights in the officers rooms One
Storage passenger had his hand caught
in siamnlins iron door. and several OF
his fingers were cut off.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-21
Fur BOaS

in Black, White, and Gray-oSc.
to $4,000.
Ladies Black Silk Rufus. 75c. to So
Ladies White and Black and White
Silk Ruffs S249 to So