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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
CONGRESS-.
Senate Discusses Resolution Removing
Duty on Coal.

Duty on Coal.
Washington, Jan. 9.-Yesterday the
senate again discussed the Vest reso-
luton requesting the finance commit
tee to report a bill removing the duty
on anthracite coal, and Mr.. Aldrich re-
piled to some of the criticisms of Mr..
Vest, made last Tuesday. Mr.. Aldrich
insisted the resolution will not accom-
plish the result desired and that it in
1ringed the constitutional rights of the
people in respect to revenue. The res
oiution finally went over until the next
legislative day.
Mr.. Nelson resumed his remarks
against the omnibus bill. A number OF
minor bills were passed and the SCI
ate adjourned until Monday.
In the House.
The house yesterday passed the
Philippine constabulary bill as it was
reported from the committee, except
Tor an amendment limiting the number
OF assistant chiefs to four. The bill
provides that the chief of the constab-
1lary and the assistant chiefs who are
United States army officers shall have
the rank, pay and allowances Of big
adler general and colonel, respective
u, the difference between such pay
and their regular grades to be paid out
VI the Philippine treasury.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
FIRE AT ELK RIVER.
Many Suffer From an Early Morning
Blaze.

Many Suffer From an Early Morning
Blaze.
Elk River. Mimi, Jan. 9.-Fire de-
stroyed the Houlton block yesterday
morning. A high wind prevailed about
2 o'clock when the fire was first dis
covered. The principal losers by the
fire were:
The Houlton bank, which was in the
building; rostoftice: Davis Bros, gen.
eral store; Roberts Mercantile COM
pany, hardware; Hedner's general
store, Hildreth & Waterman's land
Office, DR.. Whitzeman, office; Charles
S. Wheaton, law library; A. N. Dare,
Star-News printing Office; opera house,
]. A. Sepp, meat market; Krone's bar
Der shop.
The fire was beyond the control of
the local fire department from the
start, but the department managed to
keep the flames confined and prevent a
general conflagration.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
,.rErs IN A GENERAL WAY THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF 40.
MINisTRATloN.
,n,1s TRANSPORTATION EVILS
npov,pEs FOR PUBLICITY AND
,NsuREs ENFORCEMENT OF
STATUTES.

washington, Jan. 10.-The judiciary
oon,mittee of the house will report to-
dav bill for the regulation of the
trHsts. The bill is a composite affair,
tho result of long consultation among
tho members of the committee. 1t is
drawn jointly by Representatives Pow
ers of Massachusetts, Overstreet of
Indiana and Littlefield of Maine. the
Republican members of the subcom-
mittee.
II meets in general way the recon-
mendaticns of President Roosevelt
and Attorney General Knox. 1t pro-
vides for publicity, strengthens exist
ing laws and puts in the hands of the
interstate commerce commission suf-
fciept authority to insure the enforce
1nent of both the Sherman and the in
terstate commerce laws.
It does not require the exposure OF
the business affairs of stockholders, as
it is not believed by members of the
subcommittee that such exposure will
be of any particular Benefit in the
Enforcement Of the Laws.
It puts manufacturing corporations,
the product of which is sold in more
than one state, under the control Of
the interstate commerce commission.
Public service corporations are also
brought within the jurisdiction of the
interstate commerce commission. It
provides that any corporation engaged
in interstate commerce, which shall
TRANSPORT or offer to transport prop
erty subject to the provisions OF the
interstate commerce law at any other
rate, or upon any other than the puD-
lie terms, or who by payment of a re-
bate or other devise evades such pub
lie rate or rates in transportation, or
which transports property without
prior publication Of tariff in accord
ance with the interstate commerce
law, and any person, firm or corpora
ton which participates in any way in
such acts and knowingly receives the
benefit shall be
Subject to a Fine
Of not less than $1,000 and not exceed
ing S20,0O0. Any common carrier or
transportation company engaged in in
terstate commerce which shall know
ingly transport any property produced
or manufactured or sold in violations
Of the provisions of the law, or of the
Sherman antitrust act, shall be sub
jcct to a fine of not more than $4,000,
while any officer of such corporation
who shall knowingly receive for trans
portaton or aid in transportation of
any interdicted property shall be pun
ished by a fine of not more than $4,000
or by Imprisonment of not less than
thirty no more than sixty days.
Every corporation or joint stock
company engaged in interstate or for
eign commerce shall file annually a re-
turn with the interstate commerce
commission stating the circumstances
Of organization and giving informa-
ton in regard to its constituent COM
panies, with full reference to laws I'M
der which all congratulations have
taken place and information as to all
prior companies in the chain of the
reorganization, so far as applicable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
WAR ON TREATY.

Gov. Hill Declares the hay.send Com.
pact Would lnjuse HE state.
Augusta, Me-. Jan. 10.-Gov. Hill de.
clared in his inaugural message that
the ratification of the Hay-Bond treaty
would result in serious injury to the
states fishing interests. "The welfare
of the coast fishing towns of Maine, -
he said, require US to do everything
in our power to prevent its accept.
1nce."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
MANAGER SHOT TO KILL.
Attacked by Mob He Kills Three and
Wounds Three.

Eureka, New. Jan. 81. A. Traylor.
manager of the York and Nevada Cop.
per company's mine near Ely. White
Pine county, killed three men and
wounded three others yesterday. He
was attacked in the company's Office
at keystone by twelve men, said to be
members of the miners union, who in.
tended running him out of town.
They caught Traylor and threw him
down but he managed to break away
and commenced shooting, killing Jas.
Stages, Sam Johnson and j. s. Smith.
and wounding three others of the
party A strike has existed against
the company for several weeks on ac-
count of a reduction in wages ordered
by Manager Traylor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
PROPOSALS. Are Accented.
FIGHT PLAGUE WITH eAYoNETs
Soldiers Stationed on Boundary Line
Of Two States.

of Two States.
Tucson, Ariz, Jan. l0.-1nformation
from the Office of the secretary of
state of Hermosilla concerning the
plague situation is as follows:
"The strictest quarantine is main
tanned at GHaymas against Mazatlan.
A Gordon of soldiers has been estab-
lished from tidewater to the boundary
line between the States of Sonora and
Sinaola, the soldiers being stationed
within sight of each other along the
entire distance with instructions to
shoot any one endeavoring to pass the
line. The strictest kind of patrol is
kept along the coast. No passports are
issued to ships to clear from Guaymas
and no ships are allowed to enter
from any point. Guaymas is depend
ing entirely on her own resources for
substance. The most thorough sys-
TEN OF fumigaticn and sanitary regu-
lations has been adopted. :,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
Won HoLLEREN SICK.

German Ambassador Granted a Pro-
longed Leave Of Absence.
Washington, Jan. 10. - Herr Won
Holleben, the German ambassador.
left here for New York yesterday to
consult spe ialists. He has been a
sick man for some time and his indis-
position has been aggravated by a
protracted spell of inclement weather.
He expects that his physician will ad-
wise a prolonged rest at some of the
health resorts in Southern Europe, and
has, therefore, arranged to sail on Sat-
urday. At the ambassadors request
he has been granted a prolonged leave
OF absence in the hope that he may be
restored to health. Count A. Won
Quadt-Wykradt-Isny, counsellor of the
embassy and first secretary, is now
charge d'affaires.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15

a,oodhounds on Trait Of Murderer.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 9. Lee
Stratton, q Southern railway engineer,
was shot and killed by Bob Nixon, q
negro brakeman, near Barnell, Ca,
yesterday. A posse with bloodhounds
Is ON the trail of the slayer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
BANQUET OF HORSE MEAT
"old Dobbin" Served Up in Various
EOrns.

Berlin, Jan. 1O-Six hundred people
sat down last night to the most re-
markable banquet that ever has been
given in Berlin. The dishes consisted
entirely of horse meat and wore
served in various forms. The society
for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails issued the invitations to the din
ner, which was given for the purpose
of demonstrating the nourishing and
palatable qualities of horse meat.
Privy Councillor Won Seofeld said 3d.
600 horses had been eaten in Berlin
last year and that he hoped for large
increase in the future.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
BRUTAL MURDER.

Four-Year-otd Child Killed BY Albert
King, Who Commits Suicide.
Mount Vernon, n. T., Jan. 9.-Albert
King, twenty-five years OLD, yesterday
entered the home of John Finley, his
former employer. and slashed the
throat of Mr.. Efnley's four-year-old
daughter with a razor, nearly severing
the head. The child died instantly.
King then went into an adjoining
room and shot himself dead with re.
volver. The only person in the house
at the time Of the tragedy was q nurse
grid with whom King was in love
and who had rejected his advances.
King formerly lived in Philadelphia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
CONGRESS.
Senator Nelson Talks Against the ON.
nlbue Statehood aill.

Senator Nelson Talks Against the ON.
nibus Statehood Bill.
Washington, Jan. 8.-The senate yes
terday discussed the bill for the re-
organization of the militia and also the
statehood bill. Mr.. Mallory of Florida
led the Democratic senators in opp0si-
ton to the section of the militia bill
providing for a reserved force of
trained men, the contention being
that 1t not only infringed the rights of
the several states, but also increased
the standing army by hundred thou
sand men.
When the statehood bill came up Mr..
Bevertdge had read a number of reso-
lutions adopted at recent convention.
In Oklahoma favoring single statehood
with Indian Territory. Mr.. Quay,
who is leading the fight for the ad-
mission of Oklahoma, Arizona and
New Mexico, criticised the resolutions,
saying the people who adopted them
had not acted intelligently because the
single statehood bill had been with
drawn. He further charged that they
did not represent the sentiment of a
majority Of the people of Oklahoma,
Mr.. Nelson Of Minnesota continued,
but did not conclude his remarks in
opposition to the omnibus statehood
bill
In the House.
The session of the house yesterday
lasted little more than two hours.
The senate bill for the redemption of
the silver coinage of the Hawaiian is.
lands and its recoinage into United
States coin, was passed after an hours
debate. Several bills of minor i'm.
portance also were presented. The
Philippine constabulary bill was made
q special order for to-day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
GERMANS. TO BUY CANAL
Unless United States Exercises It's
Option.

London, Jan. g.. - The Washington
correspondent Of the Daily News
states on what he claims is unques
tionable authority that the Panama
Canal company has received q German
offer to buy for $40 100000 all the COM
pany's rights and concessions if the
United States does not exercise its op-
ton, which expires March 4. The cor
respondent says that he further learns
that the German, government has of.
fered to buy Colombia's shares in the
Panama Canal company, agreeing to
take them at par in full liquidation of
all German claims against Colombia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
IT is UP TO eooDhow.

Must Answer 70 the Charges Brought
Against Him.
Washington, Jan. 10.-Third Assis.
tant Secretary of State PIERCE, who
has investigated the charges preferred
by the American Association of Shang
hal against United States Consul Gen.
eral John Goodnow. has completed his
examination CT the charges submitted
and accompanying amdavits, and has
transmitted q copy of these to Mr..
Goodnow, with q request that he make
response thereto.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
MUST CUT OUT POLITICS.

Secretary Moody Calls Down Naval
Cadets.
Washington, Jan. 10-Secretary of
Navy Moody has written a letter to
the superintendent of the naval acad-
envy at Annapolis expressing the de-
partments disapproval of the alleged
use of political influences by midship-
men in connection with their assign
ment to duty. Secretary Moody says
the department has become aware that
some of the midshipmen at the acad-
envy have resorted to such action.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
Postmaster Sentenced.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 10. - John B.
Uakey, ex-assistsat postmaster at
haser City, Pierce county, was sen
fenced by the feueral court to six
months in the house of correction at
milwaukee for embezzlement, and also
aned $263. 43, the amount he was short.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
WHOLE TOWN BURNED.

Summer Resort Reduced to Ashes by
Locomotive Spark.
Cassells, Colo, Jan. 9.-The town Of
Webster, summer resort five miles
above Cassells, in Plat canyon, has
been totally destroyed by Ere. The
FIRE started by spark from q passing
locomotive, which set the Webster
hotel afire and soon the flames spread
to adjacent barns and OuthouseS. The
wind was blowing q perfect gale. ana
It was not hong before tho hotel and
al the other buildings veFe IN tnin1.
The total less h MT known. IS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
LAKE CAPTAIN DROWNED.
Slipped From Vessel and Struggled for
Quarter Of an Hour in the Water.

Slipped From Vessel and Struggled Tor
Quarter Of an Hour in the Water.
Kenosha. Wis, Jan. Capt. Joseph
Ankil, sailing master of the fishing
boat Hoffr -ng, met tragic death in
mid-lake thirty miles off Kenosha yes.
terday. AS he walked out of the pilot
house of the boat he slipped and fell
overheard. For more than fifteen min.
utes the man struggled in the freezing
water, while his companions sought to
rescue him. The sea was running so
high that their efforts proved futile.
and just as the drowning man was
within a few feet of the boat he was
seized with cramps and sank back into
the waves. Capt. Ankli was thirty one
years of age and well known among
lake sailors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
Former State Senator Returns TO Du-
Iuth on Business.

Duluth, Mimi, Jan. 9.-Former State
Senator Alonzo ]. Whiteman of Du-
luth, and known from one end of the
country to the other. is in the city for
the first time in ten years. Legal
business brings him here from Dams.
vile, NJ Y, his home, and he will be
here for two weeks. He was during
his residence in Duluth man of
large means. but lost most of it
through speculation. He was also
conspicuous in politics. running for
congress on the Democratic ticket in
the old Fifth district, and serving a
four-year term in the senate. He eX-
presses much delight at again being
here and renewing old acquaintances.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
sold Theft Ct Horse.

FARGO. N. D., Jan. Q. - One of the
boldest thefts recorded in Fargo for
many years occurred last night. when
a horse and buggy was stolen from
the blacksmith shop Of 8. A. Loudon.
No trace has been obtained so far.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
THANKS 70 THE HEROES.
Resolutions in Senate Praise chaffee
and Soldiers.

Washington, Jan. 10.-A joint reso
luton rendering the thanks of con.
gress to Gen. Adna r. Chaffee and the
officers and men who served with him
in China was yesterday introduced in
the senate by Senator Foraker. Sena-
tor Hoar presented resolution ten
dering thanks to the officers and men
of Company G, Ninth infantry who
were at Balangiga, Island Of Samar,
on the occasion of the massacre which
occurred there Sept. Is, 1901.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
GRAND REVIEW At DELHI.
Last Important Event Of Coronation
Qurhar.

Delhi, India, Jan. 10.-The review
yesterday by the viceroy of India.
Lord Curzon of Kedleston, of 10000
British and native troops led by Lord
Kitchener was the last important
event of the coronation durbar. The
viceroy, the duke of Connaught and
the duke of Hess. surrounded by a
brilliant staff, took UP their positions
at the saluting point between the
grandstands. From every side an I'M
mense multitude of Europeans and
natives watched the march past and
cheered the favorite regiments.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
BAD FIRE IN CLEVELAND.

Young Mems Christian Association
Suffers a Heavy Loss.
cleveland, Ohio. Jan. 1O.-Fire yes
terday morning partially destroyed the
central building of the Young Mens
Ghristian association at the corner of
Prospect and Erie streets. The losses
Will aggregate 100000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
rooia's Recommendation

U00Io0 n00OUuUt0ussOS
Helena. Mont, Jan. Gov. Toole's
message contains many suggestion for
ierislation, the most important OF
vSich 10 . Recommendation for . bill
providing for the initiative and refer
enAun. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
Explosion Kills Two.

Marshalltown. Iowa, Jan. 10. - John
Matthews and Charles Bradfield, car
penters. were killed yesterday In IN
explosion ct the gas plant ct Napoleon,
Monona county. The explost0o
wrecked The plant
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
CASTRO GIVES IN
BARRIERS IN THE WAf OF SET.
ELEMENT ARE ALL RE.
MOVED.
YIELDS TO ALL THE DEMANDS
MINISTER BOWEN IS AUTHOR.
lZED TO ACT FOR VEN.
EZUElA.
IS COMING TO WASHINGTON
WILL DRAFT TERMS ON WHICH
FINAL ARBITRATION SHALL
BE MADE.

Washington, Jan. 0.-Confirmation
was received here last night of the re.
ports from Caracas to the effect that
all barriers in the way of settlement
of the claims of Great Britain, Ger.
many and Italy against Venezuela
had been removed by the last named
country yielding to the demands of the
European allies. Minister Bowen, it
was learned, would leave Venezuela
either Saturday or Sunday, and would
come direct to the United States on
one of our warships. 1t is probable
that the Dolphin will be used for this
purpose. Minister Bowen will be
clothed with authority to represent
Venezuela as her commissioner for
the
Adjustment of All Claims
out of hand without reference to The
Hague tribunal, or if this be found i'm
practicable. then he is authorized to
act for Venezuela in settling all points
open to controversy as far as possible
and of drafting the terms on which a
final and conclusive arbitration shall
be made by the international court at
The Hague. The proceedings in which
Minister Bowen will participate WI
take place at Washington, presumably
a few days after his arrival in this city
The commissioners on the part of the
allies, it is understood, will be their
leading diplomatic representatives in
Washington.
Proposals Are Accepted.
Caracas, Jan. 10.-After two stormy
meetings of the cabinet all the con
ditions set forth in the replies of ~
powers to President Castro's last pro
posals in the matter of settling Che
Venezuelan dispute through arbitra'
ton have been accepted by the Ven.
ezuelan government. The government
considers these conditions to be I'm.
just, but declares it is obliged to yield
to force. The Venezuelan answer :Aas
delivered to the United States legation
here at noon yesterday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
HELP FOR FlLIPINos.

Government Will Supply Them With
Draft Animals.
Washington, Jan. 10. = The senate
committe on the Philippines yesterday
took favorable action upon an amend
ment to the sundry civil appropriation
bill suggested by Senator Lodge, ap-
propriating $2,5OO,O0O for the purchase
measure was prepared in response to
suggestion by Gov. Taft, and the
funds are desired to supply stock in
place of that destroyed by disease.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
MORGAN POOL DISSOLVED.

Big Financial Syndicate Goes Out Of
Business.
New York, Jan. 10.-The $4,000, 900
pool formed in December last by ]. P.
Morgan & Co., the First National
bank, the National City and other
financial institutions to prevent the
threatened money stringency, has
been dissolved. In the language of q
leading banker, there is no longer any
reason for it's existence" The pool
was not called upon for assistance at
any time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
Firemen viii Strike.

VIVSTIEU wiz OSutNSs
Chicago, Jan. 10. - The locomotive
firemen employed by the Chicago &
Alton railroad have decided to go on
strike to enforce the demands pre-
scented to the ohicials Of the road Dee.
i for an increase Of 1912 per cent in
wages.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.
Il Strikes Terror to the Souls Of lnhab
itants Of Mexico.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 10. - Lee
we're earthquake shock was felt at
Tapachula. At La Union, not far from
that place, subterranean noises have
been frequently heard since the erup-
ton of the Santa Maria volcano in
Guatemala. The shock at Tapachula
was of short duration and did no con.
siderable damage to property, but the
people were panic stricken and many
of them refuse to return to their
homes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-01-15
CHARGE Is NOW MURDER.
Man Who Is Alleged to Have Hit lat
timer Remanded.

timer Remanded.
Eau Claire, Wis. Jan. 8. - George
Kosibo, who inflicted the blow from
which William Latimer died at Fair
child. was brought into court yester-
day afternoon, and on motion Of the
state the prosecution for assault was
dismissed. Kosibo was Immediately
re.arrested on the charge of murder.
He pleaded not guilty and was re.
manded.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-01-31
70 Sc MARKED BY 4 MONUMENT
Mckinley to Be Honored on Battlefield
OF Antietam, Where RE Served
Hations TO Comrades.

Columbus, u. Jan. 31.-The spot on
the battlefield of Antietam, where
Commissary Sergeant William McKiI-
ley stood under FIRE on the evening of
Sept. 10, 1852, and served hot coffee
and rations to his comrades. Is to be
marked by an appropriate monument.
The Antietam battlefield commission
yesterday awarded the contract for
its erection. The cost will be $1,000
On the top of the righthand corner
Of the first die Of the monument is a
figure of peace, with two busts of Nc
Kinley, one representing him as he
appeared at the time OF his enlist
ment. the other as he was at Buffalo.
just before the firing of the fatal shot.
The busts are surrounded by a
wreath of laurel leaves resting on two
crossed sabres On the face of the
die is representation of battle
scene with a commissary wagon
drawn up in the foreground, and the
sergeant serving rations to his COM
rades.