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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
Prosperous scnndinavinns.

suppose the Norwegians and Swedes
are the most prosperous of any foreign
born citizens we have in the United
States. Their intelligence, industry and
frugality enable them to earn better
wages and to save more of their wages
than the natives Of any other country,
not excepting the Germans. One sell
dom finds Swede or a Norwegian out
of employment. You never see a Nor
wegian or Swedish tramp. Scandinavia
ans are preferred to any other race by
the employers of labor. because they
are honest, sober. reliable and intelli-
gent. If a census of the jails, prisons
and poorhouses We're taken, the number
of Scandinavians would be surprisingly
small. AS told you in my letters last
summer, poorhouses are unknown in
Norway and Sweden, and there are no
illiterates in either country. If man
or woman cannot learn to read or write
1t is because he or she has forgotten
how.-W. E. Curtis New York Letter
TO Chicago Record Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
VEIN OF ECCENTRICITY.
Gossip About the Royal Family of


Gossip About the Royal Famlly Oh
Sweden.
Gossip of royalty seems to be Ia
vorite subject with certain class OF
writer's. A correspondent of the New
York Times has the following concern
ing the royal family of Sweden and
Norway:
"Their is a vein Of eccentricity run.
hing through the whole royal family In
which one detects the blending Of tbs
Gascon and plebian blood with the blue
blood of princes and the Icy cline OF
auroreal Sweden. Prince Oscar mar.
red Eva Munich, one of the queens Ia
dies, and was, in consequence, Obliged
to renounce his birthright and assume
the modest title of Prince Bernadotte.
AS a sort Of compensation, the queen or
the aristocratic house of Nassau mas
announced that the pair shall inherit
her entire fortune, accumulated by her
uncle from the gaming tables of Wels-
baden. Both the king and the crown
.srince feel very angry about this, but
.the queen is obdurate, and, as result
another family feud has separated Wire
ind husband and heir apparent.
"And. as if to add to their troubles,
another son, Prince Eugene, Is reported
10 be enamored of beautiful American
.helle, The turbulence of the aristocra-
nv, the mesalliances of their splendla
sons. and-the red flag in the aristo-
cratic old capital! Truly, the Berna-
dottes must have learned by this time
.that uneasy lies the head that wears a
crown and that it might have been as
oe,l had Jean Baptste remained a la"
.,erk in sunny Southern France.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
TRACEY STILL AT LARGE.
Forces a Man to Buy Him RevOlvers
and Ammunition.

Kent, Wash, July 12.-Harry Tracey,
the Oregon convict, was at the home Of
E. M. Johnson, two miles southeast of
this place, Wednesday night. When he
left the house he was armed with
new revolver and his rifle, and had
plentiful supply of both ammunition
and provisions. Tracey sent johnson
to Tacoma to purchase the revolver and
ammunition. He threatened to eXter-
inmate Johnson's family on the least
sign of treachery. The convict seemed
tagged out, and talked very little
about himself or his plans. While at
the house he spent nearly all the time
watching for his pursuers. He left the
house after dark, taking Johnson's
horse headed either for Seattle or the
Palmer Cutoff. Not only did Tracey
force Johnson to buy the revolver, but
he made him borrow the necessary
money in Kent. Johnson went to Ia
coma and secured the weapon without
sounding any kind of warning to the
authorities. He was badly frightened.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
PREsEN,rIMENT FULFILLED.
wealthy South Dakota Man Is Miss
ing in Chicago.

Wealthy South Dakota Man Is Miss
ing in Chicago.
Chicago, July 13.-When D. M. SAN
ford. wealthy retired merchant of
Pierre, S. D., left his home for Chicago
June 81 he had presentiment that he
was going to his death. That his
fears were realized is believed by
friends in the South Dakota town, ana
Yesterday the police of the central sta
ton received communication asking
that a thorough investigation be made:
A mysterious stranger, who it is SAID
lives here, figures prominently in the
case. This man is said to possess me
power of attorney for Mr.. Sanford.
having charge Of property valued az
thousands of dollars. 1t is thought tnis
man is responsible for Mr.. Sanford
1isappearance. Every effort is BENG
made by the local police to find the
stranger who had charge OF SANFORD
property.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
FATHER AND SON KILLED.
Fatal Shooting ARRAY on n NIissis-
sippi Packet.

Fatal Shooting ARRAY on n Missis-
s1ppi Packet.
Davenport, Iowa, July 12.-There was
a shooting ARRAY on the Diamond 10
steamer Dubuque yesterday afternoon
between this city and Clinton which
would rival the old and bloody days Of
steamboating on the Mississippi. AS a
result Of the shooting Chris Leonidas,
aged sixty years, and his son. aged
twenty-five, We're both shot and killed
by Daniel Breen, mate on the steamer.
The deck hands We're thrown into a
panic and for few moments there was
intense excitement on the boat. The
shooting was the result of a dispute
over the moving of some baggage be-
longing to Leonidas and son. The two
bodies fell but few feet apart. The
boat returned to Davenport and the
mate gave himself up. An inquest was
held and Breene was acquitted. 1T be-
ing shown he had acted in self defense.
A number of passengers were detained
as witnesses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
On Far NorthLand.
LETTERS ABOUT CHRISTMAS.
Congregational Committee Learn,n,

CONGREGATIONAL Committee Learning
Much of the Captain.
Capt. Christmas should change his
name to something not quite SO sug.
gestive Of JOY and good cheer. The tes-
timony submitted to the congressional
committee which Is investigating the
charges of bribery in connection with
the sale of the Danish West Indies is
enabling that committee to learn much
about the notorious captain. United
States Minister L. S. Swenson, at Co.
.penhagen, writes to the committee as
yollows:
I'm view of Mr.. Christmas character
and his absurd and contradictory state.
ments regarding his alleged connection
with the negotiations for the cession of
the Danish West Indies to the United
States, attached no Importance to his
representa- tions set forth in the enclosed
letter. >.
Few persons believe that the negoti-
atoms were in any way influenced by
unofficial agents or that suggestions of
corrupt means were ever made or
countenaced by either government The
Danish prime minister Mr.. Hovring, is
thought to have been indiscreet in his
QeaunES WITH MT. Christmas, and OCh-
err individuals are criticised for having
had anything to do with the two adj
venturers mentioned above; but beyond
that the matter is not taken seriously.
Nevertheless, the fact that such wide
publicity has been given to the scandal
causes feeling of humiliation among
the Danes, and rather strengthens the
opposition to cession."
Secretary White, at London, writes:
with regard to Capt. Christmas, I
may say that I consider his connection
with the question ceased when he had
carried out his undertaking to bring
about an interview between the Danish
minister of foreign affairs and myself
It is untrue that 1 asked him for i'm
structions' rs to the manner in which
should breach the question to the min
lster and his other statements as to
conversations with me are equally de-
void of foundation, except that I did
melton to him that the minister had
limited at price between $4,OO0000 and
5000, 900, because he (the captaiD
seemed to be of the opinion that the
Danish government would not sell the
Stands for $780, O00."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
MANY TOURISTS IN NORWAY.

Steamer Oscar III. Brings Large Far-
~ to Copenhagen-North hisht
txuef,ition Sails for the Arctic.
The steamer Oscar II. has arrived a'
ronenhagen with large party OF TOUR
tets on board. They are viewing the
town. ,.4 ox-
prof Birkleand's Northern Light eS-
nedition has sailed from Copenhageh'
The marty will spend a year at Nova
Zembla and other northern stat.ul' tn
Two fruit steamers, built 1or 'lie -
ternational Steamship company 81 wv
lille, Ala, have just been launcneu a.
Arndal, Norway.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC.

Rural District in Wisconsin mt Mercy
of the Disease.
Kenosha, Wis, July 13.-The ofhcers
of the health department are alarmed
nv the discovery following an 1nvest-
cation. that there are forty cases OF
Smallpox, of virulent type in the coun-
try districts between this city and Ra-
cine They have found that no steps
have been taken to prevent the spread
of the disease, not a single case being
ouarantined. An epidemic Is ~.
and the health department promises ~
take prompt and strict measures ~
stamp out the disease.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
tn Search for Baldwin.

w. s. Champ, secretary Tor ''ie DIV
win-ziegler Polar expedition arrived !"
x,hristiania on June is, for the purpose
of oreanizing relief expedition NJ
search of Evelyn Il. BALDWIN. WIZ
sailed from Norway last year. ne mas
chartered the Norwegian wha'er f'i'"-
1or which has been placed In frst-cl'ss
cora,,,on It was Mr.. Champs inter-
ton to sail from Tromso apoue 90 Inna
aud staar dirant for Frih" '''Se'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
w,cKEDEsT IN THE WORLD.

>r,.+or Trial Bears Out Ibsen's say
ing mt to- ChriStinna.
7bsen's we'll known saying that Ci MS
+;a,,ia was the wickedest capital IN hu-
rone is borne out by the proceedlnss 49,
- monster trial against some twenty
lowers Of baby farms, where wholesale
.,,rrdar of infants has been going on TOT
49, ,as+ ton or fifteen years. Several OF
t,,ese hahv farms have private Gene
,tcries in gardens and neios' We +inv
remains Of the small army -
corpses were dug up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
,,o,xoxs OPEN DANISH TEMPLE.

n,, Hundred American MemDers
of the Church ATTEND
Ceremonies at COpenhaneen'
three hundred American Mor'' san'
dncluding Former United states essot nn
ator Frank ]. Cannon and his piot"t =; =
and many American missionaries es tho
Europe, attended the dedication Of Tb ,se
meetings have been arranged for so ~
= With the object of giving impetus 10
r,orr,on missionary work in Denmark
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
.,,.. IN the wrong Man.

The authorship of Little Sreeches'
atom nv Secretary of State John nay
was frequently attributed 10 wy s "
Rrete Harte. A young lady once '''N
to him: o+ ,,ou Mr.
81 am highly pleased to meet YOU MI MI.
I1orte. have read all your poems .,,a
have enjoyed Little Breeches 'Ae
pardon me- madam" replied , ~.
,1,rta "but you have put the L'.''e
nracches' on the wrong man. I'VE"
York Sun.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
Got Himself Boycotted.

Ironwood, Mich. July IL. - Several
months ago a man named Stone de-
clined to close his place of business,
tobacco and confectionery stand on
the day Of President McKinley's funer-
al. His action aroused the citizens. and
practical boycott was declared.
Stones trade dwindled. and now he has
departed for another location, having
literally been starved out of town.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
y.,,,u Farmer Drowned.

Webster City, Iowa. July l3.-Davlo
Defrance prominent young farmer,
was drowned in Boone river SIX miles
south of this city. He was swimming.
and dove from a high bank. He dis not
cG.,e up ugain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
MAY BE HELPING OTHERS.
Transport MOhican Supposed to BE
Tnxvin~ n noroJiOk

Victoria, B. c., July 12.-Considerable
alarm was felt at Honolulu when the
steamer Moana left there on July for
the safety of the United States training
ship Mohicar, which was then forty
one days out from Yokohama for Hon.
olulu, with 200 men and boys on board.
The Mohican, which is commanded
by Capt. Cowden, whose wife resides
here is an old vessel. Honolulu papers
advance the theory that she may have
fallen in with the abandoned British
bark Fannie Kerr, which was deserted
off Honolulu afire on May 20, and be at
tempting to bring her to port.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
To Use the Gypsum.

keystone. S. D.. July 12.-The enor-
nous deposits Of gypsum in the Black
Hills are soon to be utilized in the man
ufacture of plaster of paris and other
products. A company has been organ
lied with 5000. 900 capital.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
sverdrup-Bjorn.on Case.

Jakob Sverdrup, on behalf Of the fam
lily of the late Johan Sverdrup. an
nounces that his suit against Btornst-
jerne Bjornson for maligning the dead
rremier's character, has been with
drawn, in response to numerous re-
quests from leading men of both politi-
ical parties. History will give Johan
Sverdrup his true place, and it will be
high one,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
DR.. swensson and G. A. College.

DR.. Carl A. Swensson, president of
Bethlehem college. Lindsborg. Kan, adj
vises the powers which control Gusta-
vus Adolphus college against removal
from st. Peter to Minneapolis. The
college would not be benefited as much
as many suppose" he says. "Gustavus
Adolphus college should remember
Caesars immortal words, I would rath-
err be the first in Gaul than the second
in Rome How much do the contem-
porary colleges in the Twin Cities pros
per in the shadow Of that immense and
constantly growing giant, the state uni
yerSity?"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
Will Ga to Nome.

Baldwin. Wis. July 1S.-H. "A. Haas
er sen of this place has accepted 'i1e
nosjtion Of deputy clerk under George
V. Borchsenins. federal clerk OF the
Cape Nome district, Alaska. a posl'ion
he held during the Noyes regime.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
IN the A.rressiH.e.

Washington, July 12.-The state de-
partment has received q cablegram
from Minister Bowen. at Caracas. say
irg: THE president has arrived at
Barcelona to attack the enemy there
instead of waiting here to be attacked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
ESCAPE OF THE QUEEN.

Canadian Visitor Killed Under. Cor
onatiOn Decorations.
London. July 12.-Shortly after Queen
Alexandra passed on her way to open
the coronation bazaar the decorations
across Langham Place. heavy and
sodden with rain. were caught In
squall of wind and FELL dragging down
a mass of coping from the top of All
Souls church. Miss Strathy, believed
to be a Canadian. was killed and sew
eral persons We're injured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
Both Are Released.

Sioux City, Iowa. July 12.-Mrs. Will
lam Pike chcarged with attempting to
murder her husband. was discharged at
a preliminary hearing at Rockwell City
yesterday. Her son, under arrest on
the same charge, was also released.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
what's in n Name:

Downe Towne-I hired a typewriter
this morning. r
I1nson Downe-why, where is she? l
don't see her around. +,,o+
Down Towne-When 7 learned ti'a'
~, no,,e was Simmons fired her.
upson Downe-What for? ..o.o :,
nown Towne-Why. do you suppose -, ,
,,.a,,t NV letters signed per Simmons:
Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
DESIRED BY GERMANY.

Proposition to Buy PartuEuese De-
tendency in China.
Lisbon, July PA rumor is in cir
culation here that Germany has offered
to purchase from Portugal a portion OF
the dependency of Macao, in China,
for e10OO.O0O. The Portuguese depend
ency of Macao is situated on an island
at the mouth of the Canton river 1t Is
thirty-eight miles from Hongkong.
Macao is two and one-half miles In
length by less than a mile in breadth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
Small Blaze mt Fort Dodge.

Fort Dodge Iowa. July 12.-Fire did
heavy damage to the warehouse OF the
Fort Dodge Mattress factory. Two
cars Of ticking and filling We're dam
aged. 1~-u. $1,000; covered by insur-
nnce.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17

Unidentified FI""ter Found.
Red Wing, Mimi. July 13.-The oooy
Of man whose identity cannot be es-
tablished, was found in Lake fepll'
near Bay City yesterday. 1t mas oeen
In the water considerable time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17
SOCIALISTS Boycorr noYALTY.

SpAca Scnsured for COnsOrtin4
With Prince.
Inc Sccialistic party of Denmark
harshly censured Deputies Jensen and
sabroe for dining with Prince Chris
tian. Some time ago several German
dukelets We're hauled over the Goals for
associating with Socialists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-07-17

very good: warmer weather IS heeoeo
for corn and gardens.
MORTON-Glen Ullin - Crops are
growing finely. except corn and pota-
toes: millet is above ground; warmer
weather has caused rapid growth.
Sweet f;riar-All crops are looking
good: potatoes and corn caught by re-
cent frosts are coming up again.
NELSON-Lee-Dry and fine wealth
er: crops are doing well. except late
sown flax, for which it is rather dry.
Michigan-Very warm weather with
showers the past week; crops about
two weeks late.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES early-soWn
grain looks we'll; wheat will be in mead
in a week. Cavalier-Not much ram
the past week, but it has been cold and
Backward; crops are doing nicely 81.
Thomas-The weather the past week
has been a great deal warmer. ana
crops have improved accordingly.
Hamiltoa-Another week of showery
weather: grain is getting too rank ana
soft, and with n hot sun, is laDle 10
blight: wead:; have taken possession
of nearly every farm; owing TO le"
DAYS of warm weather. corn has I'M
proved immensely; the hay crop has
also improved.
RAMSEY-Fox Lake-Grain is all
growing we'll: the weather is not warm
enough for flax. Jackson-Last week
warm weather was very beneficial to
grain, and all kinds of crops are now
doing nicely. Edmore - Crops nave
made great progress the past week. es-
pecially flax; conditions generally IA
yorabe. Grand Harbor-All grain IS
looking very good: wheat, oats and
harley arc beading OUT some fax Is In
blossom.
The age-herald., 1902-03-09

This was apparently the only thing to do, so he sped on. When the boat was but few feet away from the bear the animal sud denly stood up on his hind feet and uttered a savage growl. Thus 1t was that instead of striking old Bruin in the head, as Fritz tween the runner and the mast, struck him In the legs and tumbled him head foremost into the cockpit of the iceboat. Fortunately the shock had thrown Fritz sprawling 20 feet away on the ice. The tiller now being free, the Scud came about and filled away at rattling pace for the shore.
 The bear was terrified into inactivity by the speed at which he was carried. Did ever iceboat have such passenger? Fritz sat up on the ice, where he had fallen, and gazed after his retreating boat Meanwhile, on shore Larry and his party had come to the boathouse, and discovered that Fritz and the boat had vanished. Just then some one exclaimed, Here comes Fritz now,'' Larry gazed at the incoming boat for a moment, then hurriedly took a look through the field glass. Then he shouted, "Get into the boat house everybody! Quick! There's bear on the Scud! There was a grand rush for the shelter of the boathouse, Larry grooming as he went, "Oh, what has become of Fritz?" He looked hastily at the gun rack, and saw that the rife was still in place. He loaded it quickly, and, calling to the other boys to watch from the boathouse, he hurried back down the shore. The Scud was coming straight for land only. few hundred feet from the boathouse. Larry stood ready, his teeth set and his face pale-Fritz should at least be avenged!
 There was grinding sound over the rough ice, bump and q crash on some small rocks at the shore edge, the mainsail came down
The age-herald., 1902-03-09
TOMMY TODD'S TERRIBLE REGULATIONS.
BY FRANK STARK.

saw how frightened they were, and crawled out When the family saw him dripping with syrup they began to laugh. All but ms mother. She took him in her arms, syrup and all, and said: You are the sweetest child that ever lived" His sister Lucy said she guessed he was.
 It was his birthday and his mother couldn't scod Tommy. She bathed him and put an old suit on him. When she went down stairs she gave a sigh and told Tommys father she was afraid Tommy had one Of his spells, and that they would have to watch him all day. But Tommy seemed to get along all right, playing with his sls- ter, and when dinner time came he had for gotten his troubles and had good appetite.
 After dinner Tommy tried on his new skates and he could stand on them first rate but he was not satisfied to stand around on the carpet. He told Lucy that there was a tub in the washhouse frozen over, and asked her to come out for min ute and see him stand on ice. He stood up splendidly and Lucy clapped her hands with delight Then Tommy thought he would try to skate, but up went his feet and down came Tommy in the middle of the tub. The ice broke, and in went Tommy over head and ears. The water was filled with blueing, and in lifting himself out Tommy put his hands on the bottom of the tub, where the biueing had settled, and when he rubbed his eyes to get the water out. he spread thick coating of blueing all over his hands and face. Tommy stumbled into the kitchen. He couldn't be taken anywhere else, so his mother had a tub brought in the kitchen and she gave him good scrubbing but with all the scrubbng she couldn't get the blueing off his hands and face She left terribly about 1t, but she told Tommy not to worry and that 1t would wear off in a few days, but she said 1t was too bad Tommy couldn't have his party. Tommy said he didn't care whether he was blue or green or yellow he wanted to have his party.
 His mother was dreadfuly worried, for she was afraid the children would ridcue him and make him unhappy, and she con cluded that as the children arrived she would make an explanation. But every thing turned out all right. The children as they came in and saw Tommy shrieked with laughter. They thought Tommy had fixed his face that way on purpose, and said 1t was better than a false face. Tommy laughed louder than any of them. They danced and sang and played games. It was d jolly party.
 When the children had gone home Tommy was tired. While his mother was undressing him his little head kept nodding. When Tommy was in bed his father came in to bid him good night. "Tommy,' said his father, you look rather bue but I don't think you feel blue" Tommy had drowsy smile on his face. "No, don't said he, ''I fee-feel boo boo bully" And Tommy was sound asleep.
The age-herald., 1902-03-09
CHEEPS: A MONKEY FIREMAN.
BY FLORENCE A. EVANS.

Such forlorn little creatures as both the boy and the monkey werel And as Tor the organ, it was only by the strongest ex- ercise of ones imagination that one could have discovered the faintest re- semhlance to music in the wheezy squeaks given forth by that antiquated instrument. The snow was falling heavily and business was bad. Joe, the small organ grihuer' had been turning the crank since carry morning, while Cheeps, the monkey had danced and held out his bedraggled red cap for pennies until he was tired but' though the day was now nearing its close, only three cents had rewarded their efforts.
 So, painfully, for his hands were numb ana swollen with the cold, he began 10 turn the crank, while poor Cheeps, creeping rom the bag in which he usually travelled from one stopping place to another, wearily began to dance ard make his queer little bows to no one in particular. And as the cracked tones of the organ foated out on the air golden haired little child, attended by foreign looking nursemaid, appeared at second story window, which they presently opened to drop down some small change, wnlcn the monkey lost no time in collecting.
 To his great delight Joe saw that he would now have enough money to allay his father wrath, and, grinning his thanks, after max ing Cheeps repeatedly doff his cap, he was just shoulderine the heavy organ to begin the weary march down town when terrible thing happened. There was sudden cry