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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
roa the DIPLOMATS
QUESTION ARISES AS TO HIS
RIGHT OF EXEMPTION
FROM ARREST.
KILLING SAID TO Be PROVOKED
POSSIBLE REASONS GIVEN THAT
MAY HAVE CAUSED THE
TRAGEDY.

Washington, Nov. "a. - The state
department has been informed that
Godfrey Hunter. Jr., son of the United
States minister at Guatemala City
yesterday shot and killed William
Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids, Mich
Hunter has taken refuge in the lega-
ton and an interesting question has
arisen as to his exemption from ar
rest.
An important fact developed was
that young Hunter was accompanied
at the time of the shooting by the Sec
rotary of legation, James G. Bailey of
Kentucky, who went to his post in
June, 1901. The cablegram also,
rather by suggestion than by direct
statement, gave ground for an infer
ence that the killing was provoked.
Important details are lacking in the
report of the affair, and the officials
are in doubt as to what should be
done. They have no notion of sur
rendering without protest an Ameri-
can citizen to the local courts Of
Guatemala, unless satisfied that the
man is proper subject for punish
ment. Even then it is not at all GER
tain that the department itself has the
right to waive any legal exemption
that the man might have.
Possible Grounds for Enmity.
Not much is known here of the per-
sonality of Godfrey Hunter, Jr., and
it is impossible to learn definitely
whether or not he was actually Con-
nected officially with the United
states legation at Guatemala City at
the time of the killing. That he had
been a clerk or typewriter in the 1e-
cation is established. He was GER
tainly member of the minister's
family, and that fact might be re-
garded as sufficient to base claim of
exemption.
1t is suggested here that the shoot
ing ARRAY may have been the result
of the recent relief of DR.. Hunter
from his post as minister. The doc
tor has been steadily embroiled with
of the American colony al
most since he assumed office in 1897,
and lately, owing to his connection
with government railroad and other
matters not supposed to be proper for
a minister to NEEDLE with, the pres
sure became SO acute that the de-
partment was obliged to relieve him
from Office. 1t may be that Fitzgerald
was connected in some way with the
charges against the minister.
May Explain 1t.
Louisville, KY, Nov. %. William
whom Clifford Hunter, Jr,
killed in Guatemala, made charges
about year ago against DR.. Hunter.
He criticised sharply the way in
which DR.. Hunter conducted his Of
fee, and made some serious re1ce:
tons on the minister. FITZGERALD,
while on trip to this country, gave
out an interview at New Orleans in
which he censured DR.. Hunter and
young Godfrey severely. He an
nounced that he would prefer charges
against DR.. Hunter at WASHINGTON.
but the mater was never taken up by
the state department.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
DAMAGE by Forest Fires.

Washington, Nov. 24.-The bureau
of forestry of the agricultural depart
ment has received report from one
of its agents who shows that the
damage caused by forest fires in
Northwestern Oregon and Southwest
ern Washington during September
Vas much greater than has been
generally supposed, and places the
damage at s12,767,1OO. OF this So
$4,000 is in Oregon and $685., 100 in
Washington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
BLOWN TO PIECES.
Former Member Thirteenth Mimi

Former Member Thirteenth Mime.
sofa Regiment Instantly Killed.
Bertha, Mimi, Nov. "a. - Fred
Graves, working three miles west of
Bertha, was instantly killed yesterday
by the explosion of dynamite which
he was warming over an old sheet
iron stove. He had nine and one-half
pounds of the explosive which he was
preparing for use in blasting stumps.
The shock was so heavy that people
here ran from their homes to ascer-
tain the cause. Graves was a mem
Der OF the Thirteenth Minnesota regi-
ment in the Philippines, and was
working for E. A. Perkins.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
To Abolish Women Cooks.

Milwaukee, Nov. a. - If the Lake
Seaman's union prevails IN a fight
about to be started no women will
hereafter be employed as cooks
aboard lake vessels. The coming
fight grows out of an alteration be.
tween the seaman's union and the
hotel alliance regarding control of
cooking on the lakes. The first
steps to bar women from lake galleys
will be taken during the wage confer.
ence to be held this winter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
How Land Values Grow.

Centerville, S. D., Nov 23. - Two
years ago Morris Steadman sold a
farm of 173 acres, situated near here,
for $4,000. James McGinn, the
purchaser, paid $1,000 down and was
granted time to pay the remainder.
The farm has just been sold at public
sale for s6575 an acre, or an aggre-
gate of $11,347.75 for the entire tract.
Thus it sold at auction for $6,374.75
more than it was sold for at a regular
sale two years ago, giving something
OF an idea of the increase in value of
farm land in this part of the state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
MARRIED HER eRANDUNcLE.
Nebraska Girl ID the Wife OF Re'a-
tive and WidoWer.

Nebraska Glrl u inc WIG W Vs
tive and Widower.
Sioux City, Iowa, Nov. 24.-lt has
just been discovered at Emerson.
Neb., that Miss Cailie Butler, aged
nineteen, was secretly married Sept.
II to A. A. Palmer, her granduncle,
who is sixty.fve years of age. The
couple attended the Aksarben festivi-
ties together at Omaha, and were
married at that time. The groom is a
brother of the brides grandmother
and an uncle of her father. He Is
therefore the granduncle of the bride.
Palmer had for some time made his
home with Henry A. Butler. father of
the bride, and he and his grandniece
frequently drove to church together.
The marriage in Omaha has been
kept a secret up to yesterday, when
the girl confessed to her mother. The
couple have gone to Kansas to live,
where the groom has seven grown-up
children,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

King of Portugal Is the Guest of kinq
Edward.

Windsor, Nov. a. - A. state ban.
quet of fifty covers was held in st.
Georges hall in Windsor castle last
night among the guests of King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra being the
king OF Portugal, the duke and duch-
ess of Connaught, the duke and duch-
ess of Fife, Prince and Princess
Christian, the duke and duchess Of
Marlborough and Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain.
AT the conclusion of the function the
members of the party, with over 100
other invited guests, witnessed a per-
Torrance CT j. M. Barries comedy
Quality Street." given by Seymour
Hicks, Elaine Terriss and the Vaude-
vile Theater company.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
PERFORATED FRAUD.
Smooth Young Man Works a Graft

Smooth Young Man Works a Graft
on Members of State Militia.
Eau Claire, Wis, Nov. 24.-Through
Investigations by Capt. Pearsall Of
the Third regiment, national guard, it
develops that the young man who col
lected about $3.50 at Camp Douglass
last summer from the Third regiment,
Tenth battalion and other organiza-
lions for subscriptions to and write
ups for an alleged military journal,
was a fraud. The publication cannot
be located. His scheme was elab-
crate, but the popularity Of the print
ed receipts he gave was that they
named no place of publication.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
BRITISH CRITICISM.
A London Editor Who Sneers at ,
American Idea of ihertv

A London Editor Who Sneers at the
American Idea Of Liberty.
London, Nov. "a. - The Chronicle,
recognizing the truth of the declara:
ton of President Roosevelt that the
United States would as soon abandon
Alaska as the Philippines, says it
hopes that the Filipinos will be con-
tent with the amount of individual
liberty that American rule, according
to the president has brought them.
Free Cuba" the paper adds, sis
somewhat doubtful as to the benefit
of exchanging the easy yoke of Span
ish misrule for the bit of the Ameri-
can financier."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
Santo DOMINGO Claims.

San Domingo, Nov. "a. - United
States Minister Powell had a long
interview with the minister of for
eign affairs yesterday regarding the
claims of the Santo Domingo Improve
ment Company of New York, which
asserts that it has been unjustly de-
prlved of certain valuable franchises
conferred upon it by the Dominican
government Mr.. Powell demanded
an immediate settlement of the mat
ter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
HE MAY BE LYNcHED.
Man Charged With Assaulting Two.
Year-Old Girl.

Yankton, S. d., Nov. "a. = Anton
Gliech of I-akeport. this county, was
arrested yesterday on the charge OF
assaultipg 4 two-yaarold girl. There
are threats of lynching. While Mr..
and Mrs. w. Sunakal, neighbor of
Gliech's, were away from home on
Wednesday evening Gliech is said to
have broken into the house. in which
five little children were shut in, and
assaulted a two-year-old girl. The
other children were witnesses of the
deed. Officers were not informed of
the matter until yesterday, when the
injuries of the child compelled atten-
ton. She may die.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
GUILTY of Cr,ieltv

London. Nov. 24.-Thc jury found
Mrs. Penruddocke guilty of assaulting
and neglecttng her daughter in q man
ner likely to cause unnecessary snf'nr-
Ing and injury to her health. She was
fined $3.50,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

The Missouri farmer VINO sent 50
for fire escape and received Bible
might prosecute on the ground that
the other fellow secured money under
false pretenses-if he could prove that
there isn't going to be a fire.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
From Other Shores


Arthur Henty, the we'll known au-
thor and former war correspondent, is
dead in London.
Premier Daneff has reconstructed
the Bulgarian cabinet, which resigned
recently. There are no important
changes in the ministry.
A fresh eruption of the volcano
Stromboli occurred recently, accompa-
MED by terrific explosion and great
flow of lava.
The Russian minister of the interior
rs preparing to revise the laws govern
ing life insurance companies, with the
object of curtailing the activity of for
eign companies, which, especially the
Americans, are seriously affecting the
business of the Russian companies.
Evidences of appalling degeneracy in
British aristocratic circles have been
unearthed by the police. A high court
official and other prominent persons
were recently arrested, but, on account
OF the magnitude of the scandal, the
police were compelled to turn the en-.
tire lot loose. -.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
GEN. HERRERA GIVES UP FIGHT
TERMINATES WAR WHICH HAS
RAvAGED COLOMBIA FOR
YEARS.
MENACE TO PUBLIC INTERESTS
GOVERNMENT REALIZED CANAL,
NEGOTIATIONS WERE
H!NDERED. ,

Panama. NOV. 24-Consul General
Gudger landed from the Wisconsin at
o'clock yesterday afternoon, brine.
ing the news that treaty of peace
has been signed by the Revolutionary
general Herrera, and the government
commissioners.
Rear Admiral Casey will sail To,
day.
Washington, Nov "a. - Although
they have not received any official
confirmation of the report, officials of
the Colombian legation express great
satisfaction over the news that a
treaty of peace has been signed with
Gen. Herrera. They feel that this will
bring about a cessation of all hoatili.
ties on the isthmus and terminate a,
war which has ravaged Colombia for
several years. The government of
Colombia, realizing the
Menace to It's Interests
which the presence of Gen. Herrera
and his army would be to negotia-
lions for the construction OF Pan.
ANA canal put forth every effort TO
bring about his capitulation, and for
this purpose a large number of troops
have been massed in the vicinity of
Panama and Colon, ready for an &C.
tive campaign against the revolu-
tionary general should such action
finally be determined upon. 1t is be-
lieved here that the terms of the
treaty negotiations follow in many re-
spects the offers made to the rebels
some time ago by president Mario
quin. These were regarded by the
government as extremely liberal in
character. An essential feature of
them was the granting of amnesty to
the revolutionists and their restora-
ton to certain rights which they for
feited when they took up arms against
the government
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
louan GUILTY.

Knoxville, Tenn, Nov. 24.-Harvey
Logan has been found guilty on ten
counts charging him with completely
in the robbery Of the Great Northern
express train In Montana. A motion
'ar new trial was made.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
Shot His Mo%,,or

Calumet, Mich. Nov "a. - Mrs.
Ihomas Uren. aged sixty-fivc. was
accidentally shot by her son at Cen
tral mine. She is blind. Her son re-
turned from hunting trip and dis
charged the gun while cleaning it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
CHOLERA GROWS LESS.
Great Decrease in Number of Cases
in Philippines.

Great Decrease in Number of Gases
in Philippines.
Washington. Nov. PA cablegram
has been received from the Philippine
commission stating that the number
of cases of cholera had gone down to
five day instead of thirty-four a day
a week ago. The message says that
the commission feel much relieved
and it is believed that the Mariquina
watershed, which furnishes the water
supply for Manila, will not be con-
taminated. Up - a short time ago
grave fears were entertained that
cholera might be introduced in the
Maraquina region, although great pre-
cautions have been taken to prevent
such a result
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

A Cincinnati judge mas granted a
man a divorce because his wife in
sisted on having {. dog sleep in the
bed with them. So say we all! That
ought to be a good law anywhere, at
any time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

It is all very well to work up excite
ment about the statement of that Chi
cago clergyman who refuses to per-
form the marriage ceremony for less
than $40, but the man who can't afford
to pay that price In the United States
OF America ought, for the woman's
sake, to be doomed to single blessed.
ne he can.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
Old Resident Drops Dead.

Glencoe, Mimi, Nov. "a. - William
Sheforgen, an old and respected citi.
zen OF this city, dropped dead on the
street here yesterday at noon. He
YVES slxty-eight years old, and leaves
a grown-up family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
THIRTY DROWNED.

Danish Steamer Sinks With MANY
Workmen Aboard.
Vienna, Nov. ga Danish steamer
crowded with workmen yesterday
evening sank off Orsova,. a frontier
town of Servia, on an island in the
Danube. Thirty of those who we're
on board were drowned. Owing to the
darkness the boats from the shore
were only able to rescue five persons.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

What does it matter if the Missouri
Valley Homeopathic association did
pass resolution condemning the kiss?
Who cares for kissing in homeopathic
doses, anyway?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
ON FAKE WARRANTS.
Wisconsin Township Officials

W1sco11SFH UWH1SHIP OTIcIaIS nc
cused of Fraud.
Black River Falls, Wis, Nov. 24-G.
G. Olson, justice of tbs peace in the
town of Brockway, and John Simplot,
constable, were arraigned before Jus.
tice Livingstone, charged with OBJ
tanning money fraudulently from the
county by issuing fake warrants and
charging the county several hundred
dollars for these calls. Olson is held
in $1,000 bail and Simplot $1,000.
Neither have secured bondsmen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
Stock BUYER Is Hur.

Sleepy Eye. Mimi, Nov. "a. - John
=. Nelson, a prominent stock buyer
mere, was run down by a runaway
team, thrown from his buggy and
quite seriously injured about the
face and head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Body of Father, Who Killed His Son,
lie n;enovonaI

Body OF Father, Who Killed His Son,
Is Discovered.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Nov. %. -
The body of Noah Hale, who Oct. 3
shot and killed his son Frank here,
has been found under a pile of brush
within two miles of his former home.
1t was discovered by two hunters.
Beside the body was the gun which
Hale took with him as he rushed from
home the day Of the murder. A
string attached to the trigger was also
attached to Hale's foot, showing that
he had adopted that device to fire the
gun himself.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Ambitious youths should not jump
hastily to the conclusion that the
quickest and surest way to get rich
is to become a burglar or train rob-
her. Occasionally one Of these fell
lows is nabbed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Sir Thomas Upton might save
considerable expense and achieve a
better result by purchasing one of the
old American cup defenders instead
Ct building Shamrock III.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

1t has been found that antitoxin
will cure rattlesnake bites. 1t isn't
likely, however, that the new cure
will make much Roadway in Ken
lucky.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

All Joke, maniac Chinese. ran
amuck in Marysville the other day,
and the residents of that worthy town
are looking for the fellow who gave
the coolie his name.-San Francisco
Call,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

No provision has been made for
paying the members of the anthra-
cite coal strike commission. This is
a case where the prayers and graft
1ude of the whole people ought to be
sufficient compensation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
Requisition Granted.

Pierre, S. D., Nov. 24.-Gov. Herreid
has granted requisitlon on the gov.
ernor of Minnesota for Frederick
Loble, wanted in Brown county on a
charge of obtaining property under
false pretense.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Kisses have been pronounced I'M
sanitary in nearly every quarter of
the globe, but up to the present time
no physician has dared discover
microbes in wink.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Marie Corelli has referred to Mr..
Carnegie as poor human biped."
Still, she must admit that he has done
good deal for people who write
books.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

If Alfred Austin really thinks that
great poetry is the surest antidote
for the prevailing virus of material
ism," what is he trying to do to the
world, anyhow?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
COST OF VOLCANIC ouTBuRsT..
Millions in Property Destroyed and
IhousandS Killed.

~ 'T0Perty OeStrUycu ana.
Thousands Killed.
San Frarcisco, Nov. "a. - w. j..
Campbell, who arrived here yesterday
from Guatemala, brings additional de-
tails OF the damage caused by the re-
cent volcanic disturbances. In an
interview Mr.. Campbell said:
There is no clear idea yet of the.
loss of life resulting from the VOL
cano's eruption. but from what I could
gather before leaving the country, L
believe that 5000 natives have been
killed. There was some talk at San
Jose, too. of some of the refugees
having been way]aid by robbers, but
saw no instance of this
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
Another Hunter Killed.

Allegan, Mich, Nov. 24.-The body
Of George Myers of Cheshire township
was brought here yesterday. A party
Of four were hunting north of New
bury, when one of the party, Gal
braith, took him for deer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

A raisin trust has been formed.
This is especially discouraging. COM
ing just as the mince pie season is
to be inaugurated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Count Boni de Castel!ane has an
overcoat which cost $1,000. The
price of his new corsets is not
named.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Some scientist has calculated that
man is subjected to 1912 different
kinds of diseases. He generally has
them all along about this time of the
year, too.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Pictures of Gen. Uribe-Uribe show
that he is not such a terrible-looking
fellow as his name would lead one to
infer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

In that hotbed of fashion, Newport,
there are forty-two cases on the di-
yorce docket, and the good Lord only
knows how many that ought to be
there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Nine. Duse has been compelled to
take a rest. What an eXhausting lot
Of plays the leading actresses have
this season. Dishwashing and scrub
bling are as nothing in comparison.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

News from New York and Paris is
to the effect that the arrogant chauf-
feur is beginning to get what is COM
ing to him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

- 1t is announced from Boston that
Mary MacLane is going back to Butte.
Butte regrets that it is so firmly fixed
On the hill that it cannot get away.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

A woman was arrested in Denver for
voting three times, and yet men insist
that women do not understand the
real use of the ballot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Chancellor Andrews believes the
devil is in football. A desperate
.eam might look further for center
rush and fare worse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

If John Bull can settle the Irish
question for good by cash invest
,nent OF s5O0,00O.O0O he will be max
ing al excellent bargain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

It can't really be so expensive liv-
ing at Atlantic City. Hetty Green
has gone there for her health.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

Now they are going to teach all the
modern languages by machinery. This
should make talk still cheaper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27
From the Capital.


The war department will ask con
gress for money for defense of the
Great Lakes cities.
Postmaster General Payne will re
commend to congress an arrangement
tor 2-cent postage to Europe.
Universal free mail delivery in the
United States is possible in the near
future. Nearly one-third of the avail.
able territory now has such service,
there being 1850 routes.
The monthly statement of the col.
lections of internal revenue show that
for the month of October the total re.
ceipts were $20,64O,4 99, q decrease of
So, 719,4OS as compared with October,
1901.
The congressional delegation from
the State of Washington expects this
winter to secure favorable action by
congress on a bill to throw open the
south half of the great Colville Indian
reservation, in Stevens county.
Representatives of the Pacific Cable
company have asked the attorney gen
eral for a conference upon questions
at issue regarding the laying of the
proposed cable, and next Friday has
been decided upon for the meeting.
The Chicago, Indianapolis & Louis
vile Railroad company has filed with
the interstate commerce commission
its answer to the complaint of the
Kentucky state railroad commission
regarding an alleged merger of inter
ests among the railroads of the South.
The answer denies that the road is a
party to any of the combinations al
legged, or to any of the contracts, ar
rangements or agreements alleged in
the complaint.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-11-27

The cars rules for editors makes
the reporter a superfluous appendage
to q Russian newspaper.