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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
AWFUL BUTChfRY
INSANE FARMER KILLS WIFE AND
SIX CHILDREN AND THEN
SUICIDES.
RIO0DY DEED DONE WITH HAMMER
MO OTHER CAUSE THAN iNsAN-
ITY CAN BE AScRlBED
FOR DEED.
Uses SAME WEAPON ON HlMSlif
WIFE. HIS FIRST VICTIM, Is
DISPATCHED WITHOUT
WARNING.

ST. Louis, March IA. Adolph
Krauss, German farmer living TWEEN
ty.one miles west CT St. Louis, near
Bellfontains. last night killed u. ".fe
and six children with sledge nam
mer. He locked himself up in the
house with the manned. 1t is be-
lieyed he suddenly became insane.
He had the reputation an.ong his
neighbors of being quiet. industri-
Gus, inoffensive, contentcd man, and
no other cause than insanity can be
ascribed. Last light John krauss. a
brother, happened to go to Adclph
krauss' house to make a short cal.
The lights were out, the door was
open, and this aroused his suspicious
that something was wrong. He en-
tered the house, and upon striking a
light, was Mortified to find that there
had been terrible tragedy From
all that can be learned Adolph Krauss
entered the house some time III the
afternoon armed
With a Sledge Hammer.
Without warning lie struck his wife
on the head, killing her instsntly.
Then selling his first child, aged
twelve, he likewise dealt her MUIR
derous blow. The other five children
were killed similarly. the last being a
six-months-oid baby Krauss then
placed the seven bodies on the floor
in one room. He locked the door.
dealt himself a blow. which stunned
and knocked him unconscious. his
body falling almost in line with those
of his victims.
When John Krauss, Adolph's BROTH
err, learned of the crime he summoned
the authorities. The bodies were
taken in charge by an undertaken, but
it was decided not to move that of
Adolph Krauss. He will probably die
in a few hours.
Bellfontaine, the scene of the TRACE.
dy, is a village in st. Louis county
twenty-one miles direct west of st.
Louis. Owing to it's isolated position
further and more detailed particulars
were not obtainable last night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
RED HAT FOR IRELAND.
His Appointment as Cardinal Rests
on Two Contingencies.

His Appointment as Cardinal Rests
on Two Contingencies.
Rome, March Ia. a';ie situation
with regard to the appointment Of
Archbishop Ireland as cardinal is I'M
changed. Personages of high authori-
ty at the Vatican say that his nomina-
ton is likely in two Contingencies
as reward when the Philippine ques-
ton is satisfactorily solved, or in the
event of his nomination H:'ing asked
for directly or indirectly w tie SUI
preme authority of the United States.
Regarding the views of the apostolic
delegate at Washington as to the wis
dom of such an appointment the Vati-
can has always instructed the apo: col
ic delegates to keep in touch with the
trend of public opinion ever since
Cardinal Satolli was at Washington,
when the Vatican understood that
President Cleveland woU!:! view with
satisfaction the nomination of Arch
bishop Ireland.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
6. A. r. IN SESSION.
Annual Encampment Of Minnesota
Veterans Held in st. Paul.

Annual Encampment Of Minnesota
Veterans Held in st. Paul.
st. Paul, March IA. - The annual
encampment of the Minnesota divis-
ion of the G.. A. r. convened at 10
o'clock yesterday morning with nearly
500 delegates from the different posts
in the state in attendance. The report
of the state commander reviewing
the work of the year showed the pres
ent condition of the organization is
the most prosperous in its history.
The membership has increased by
more than 200, and is now close TO the
1000 mark. The treasury of the d.
vision is in excellent shape through
the increase in membership and also
because of the fact that the number
of suspensions on account of failures
to pay dues has materially decreased.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
MOTHER FLED WITH CHILD.
Sensational Sequel to the Sensational
Gordon Divorce Trial in London.

Sensational Sequel to the Sens aticnaI
Gordon Divorce Trial in London.
London, March ia sensational
sequel has been furnished to the scan
dalous Gordon trial. which occupied
the divorce court for three weeks.
by the flight OF Lady Granville Cor
don with the child Cicely, for the pos
session of which the suit was brought.
In giving Judgment, Sir Francis
Jeune, the presiding justice. SO
scathinsly commented on Lady Gran
ville's conduct that it vas easy to
guess what the verdict would be long
before the justice wound up with or
dering the child To be delivered to her
father.
Lady Granville left the court and
went home. She has since disappear
ed. and lord Granville declares he
does not know her whereabouts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
POISON IN FOOD.
Whole Family Made Sick From Some
Unknown Cause

Whole Family Made Sick From Some
Unknown Cause.
lie Sueur Mimi, March Ia. - The
entire family of O. A. Pinney, who
lives four miles south of town, was
dangerously poisoned yesterday, ap.
parently by something which they ate.
Miss Sophie Won Oshen. who was at
the house, was also poisoned. Med
ical attendance was hurriedly sum-
moned, and all are now considered
out of danger. The meal at which the
poisonous substance was eaten con-
sisted only of patent breakfast food
and homemade sausage. The phys
ician ascribes the poison to the
sausage, but one child who is said to
have eaten none of it.. was as sick as
the others.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
TO SEEK THE POLE.

Commander of New Zeigier Expedi
ton is Looking After Supplies.
New York, March IA. - Anthony
Fiala, who is to command the Ziegler
expedition in search of the north pole,
and who has sailed for Liverpool, is
going abroad to look after supplies
and to have repairs made on the
America. He expects to be gone a
month, and will return in time to
take out the remainder of the party
from Tromsoe early in July.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
HURT WITH RATCHET.

Murderous Assault on Woman by Un-
known Man.
indianapolis, March 14.-There was
a mysterious assault and attempted
murder yesterday at the home OF
Mrs. Ida Whitinger. widow living
with her three children. Mrs. Whit
niger. while asleep with her fifteen
year-old daughter Eva. was struck in
the forehead with q Ratchet in the
hands of man who entered the house
by the rear door. The girl was seized
by the throat and choked i: a terrible
manner. Mrs. Whitinger was seri-
ously but not fatally injured. The
man escaped.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
SHE AMT AFRAID.

Minnesota Bachelors Are Backward,
So She Will Try Dakota.
Miller, S. D., March 14.-An Eastern
old maid, having read of the inability
of directors here to keep the schools
running on account of the teachers be-
ing married by rich bachelors, makes
application for the school, and in her
postscript says: Unless they act diff
ferent from the bachelors in Mime
sofa, where l have taught thirty-odd
terms. you can depend on me to teach
right along. l do hope there will be
no danger out there"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
REBELS ARE IN CONTROL.
Claim That They Hold All Eastern
Perth of Venezuela.

Willemstad. Curacao March Is. -
The Venezuelan revolutionists say
they now hold all the eastern.pQrts OF
Venezuela from the Orinoco down to
Rio Chico. Heavy fighting has taken
place at Coro, capital of the State Of
Falcon. The result is not yet known.
The revolutionary army commanded
by Gen. Roland is said to be at Guar
enas, near Caracas. The recent re-
treat of the reyolutionists, it is assert.
ed here, was only feint. The Ven.
ezuelan government forces are re.
ported to have been defeated in the
battle recently fought at Tacarigua.
1t is reported in revolutionary circles
that the revolutionists have captured
Cumana, State of Rermudez. 49,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
MINER DRIVEN INSANE.

Abuse of Union Men and Ostracism
Unbalanced His Mind.
Pottsville, Pa, March 14.-Because
of the frequent application to him of
abusive epithets, Joseph Schaman,
who was a non-union miner during the
coal strike, has become violently in
sane. Schaman's ostracism was so
complete that it prayed upon his mind
until he became a complete wreck.
He has been removed to the insane
ASYLUM in Schuylkill Haven.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
BRAGG IN GOOD HEALTH.

Rumor to the Contrary Disproved by
Late Letter.
Fond du Lac. Wis, March &c.
w. Henry of this city has received
letter from General and Mrs. Bragg,
who are now at Hongkong, where the
general has taken his post as consul
general fer the United States. 1t is
stated that both enjoyed the ocean
voyage and are in excellent health,
thus disproving rumor of the gem
erals ill health.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
Northwest canada's Boom.

London, March IA. - Mr.. Smart,
Canadian deputy minister of the in.
terror, is starting for the continent
after making an exhaustive investiga-
ton of the emigration work in the
United Kingdom. He predicts an en-
igration movement of remarkable
magnitude this year from England
and Europe to Northwest Canada. Mr..
Smart will sail for Canada in about Q
fortnight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
OLD REPUBLICAN DEAD.

He Helped Organize the Party and
Make Lincoln President.
Chicago, March 10. Samuel rs.
Dow, formerly one of the most prom.
inent lawyers of the Chicago bar and
partner of Chief Justice Fuller. died
yesterday at the residence Of his son
in-law, Orrin L. Evans. Dow hsxi
been an invalid for nearly seven
years. He was one of the founders 0e
the Republican party, and was actfra
in the movement looking to AbrahaijiI
Lincoln,s drst nominAti0n.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
LOCATES HIS HEART.

Nine-Year-oId, Stricken by Remorse,
Kills Himself.
Belleville, ILL.,. March 14.-Remorse
and fear over the belief that he had
killed playmate named Laura VAIN
wright by hitting her with a stone
yesterday, caused Warren Fleming,
aged nine, to shoot himself through
the heart after ascertain!rg from his
eleyen-year-old sister on which side
his heart was located.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
HAsTY BLOW CAUSES DEATH.
Aged Man is Knocked Down and
Death Follows.

Rh:ne;andnr. Wis. March ia re.
port comes from Woodboro, west OF
here, ot the death of man under cir
cun.:s-::, ;ic.'s which will probably re-
suit il; complications. Joseph
Margcr, man seventy years old, be:
came mixed up in controversy re-
garding lanl matters in Woodboro
saloon MONDAY night, and being quite
pronounced in his opinions, was
struck in the face by Steve Renter. a
bystander. Manager fell backwards
and struck his head on the floor. in
juring the brain. Death has since re;
suited. :.syN
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19

Assembly Endorses One Good idea.
Madison, Wis. March 14.-Tfe as
sembly yesterday passed bill pro-
viding that franchises granted by
cities must be submitted to vote of
the people on petition of 10 per cent
of the voters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
UNCLE SAM MAY BOSS WORLD.
Frenchman Says United Suites Wilt
Shane the Worlds Destiny.


Paris, March 13.-'Long before the
end of the twentieth century the Unit
ed States and the American people
will be the rulers of human affairs"
says Lazare WELLER. This prophetic
statement is contained in a book
about to be published entitled. "Great
Ideas of Great People" embodying his
impressions of the United States.
formed during his visit last year.
"The Old World" he continues.
might as wei. accept the truth of
Gladstone's prophecy uttered in 1878
regarding the predominant role await
ing the people of America. who. with
the slightest effort. and by simple, ra-
tional development of their faculties.
are shortly destined to assume the
task of guiding humanity
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
PUPILS IN REVOLT.

Go on Strike Because Of the ExpuI.
sion Of Four Of Their Number.
Marshalltown, Iowa, March l4.-Pu-
pills OF the Estherville school yester-
day revoltcd against the action of the
school board in expelling four fellows,
and led by the principal, Miss CulIom,
paraded the streets, shouting defiance
at the school board. Miss Cullom
joined the pupils, it is said. because of
a tilt with supt. Dukes. All the pupils
are on strike and refuse to return to
school. while the school board and
Supt. Dukes are equally determined
not to Weld.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
FREEDOM OF RELIGION.
Car Allows Subjects to Hold Other
Than Orthodox Greed.

st. Petersburg, March 14.-An i'm
perial manifesto issued yesterday
states that measures will be taken to
ameliorate tie condition of the peas
ant population. Conferences will be
held in each province. The mani
festo announces the Cars intention
TO strengthen the laws of tolerance
granting freedom of religion to sub
iects holding other creeds than the
orthodox faith. He further makes
known the proposition of improving
the rural laws to relieve the peasants
from the burdens and duties of forced
labor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
FIRE IN CHICAGO HOTEL.
Guests Hustled From Their Beds te
+he Street in Scant Attire.

Guests Hustled From Their Beds to
the Street in Scant Attire.
Chicago, March ID. - Fire in the
Yorkshire hotel, 1887 Michigan ave-
nue., early yesterday, caused seventy
five guests to flee from the building,
scantily attired. The building was
filled with smoke and for time it
was feared that some of the guests
had been overcome, but the police and
firemen hurried through the building
and found that all were safe. The fire
started in a clothes closet on the
fourth floor, and the rear part of the
building above that floor was almost
entirely destroyed. The loss is csti-
mated at $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
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Standing Rock Indian confesses
rs "a

Standing Rock Indian confesses to
1903 Years of Life.
Pollock, S. D., March l3.-Probab1y
the Oldest Indian in the state was a
recent visitor to this place. He lives
on the Standing Rock reservation and
is 103 years old. The man is very
strong and rugged for one SO old, and
when he left town he was on foot with
a hundred-pound sack of flour on his
shoulder. This he carried to his
the endurance of many man much
younger than he.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
Young scoby Is SURRENDERED

Young scoby Is Surrendered.
Red Wing, Mimi. March 14.-Albert
scoby, the training school inmate
whom the board of control refused to
deliver to Chicago authorities some
time ago. has been surrendered, a
Chicago officer presenting new requi.
sition papers from Gov. Van SAINT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
Fireman Kills Himself.

Milwaukee, March 14.-Joseph Mum
wash. one of the firemen who inhaled
nitric acid fumes during the Schwab
fire, at which Chief Foley lost his life,
committed suicide yesterday at Pales-
fine. Tex, where he has been staying
in hopes of recovery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
CANADIAN DEBATERs.
North Dakota Students Give Them
ROYAL Welcome.

Grand Forks. N. D., March IA. -
Gordon, Peart and Goodfeld, who are
to represent the University of Mani
toba in the debate with the University
of North Dakota tonight arrived on
last evenings train, accompanied by
about forty representatives of the
Canadian university. They were met
at the train by over 800 of the North
Dakota students and many members
of the faculty, and were royalty enter-'
tanned during the evening. Great in
terest is taken here in the debate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
TOOK HUSBANDS PLACES.
Kansas City Women Drive Trucks and
Strikers Doff Their Hats.

Kansas City, March 14.-Yesterday
two women, Mrs. G. B. Evans and
Mrs. H. S. Mayer, took the places of
their husbands, non-union men, and
drove trucks about town in defiance
of the striking transfer company's
drivers. They met no interference,
but, instead, the men lifted their hats
as the women drove by and cleared
the way for their vehicles. Although
it was still necessary for the police to
remain on duty around the striking
barns there was no violence aside
from two or three trucks being
stopped.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19

Small Blaze at Thorpe, Wis.
Thorpe, Wis, March 14.-Tallman
& Clemens store. the largest frame
building in town, burned last even
ing. Loss on building. $4,000: insur-
ance half. Most of the stock was
saved. - 49,.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
HERREID's vEToEs.
He Kills Bill That Opens Way to
Specutators' Frauds.

Pierre, S. D., March 14-Gov. Her
reid has vetoed two of the many bills
left for his consideration by the late
legislature One of these is the bill
which provides for licensing soliciting
for charitable organizations. which is
disanprcTed On the ground of numer-
Gus Gems j.. the engrossed bill, and
that it savors of freak legislation.
The other is a senate bill which at
tempts to define the effect of a record
ed instrument other than a warranty
deed. which is objected to as bill
Opening the way for fraud by specu-
lators through quit claim deeds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
Fireman Scaided.

Sleepy Eye, Mimi, March IA. - A
wreck in the railroad yard here last
night will probably result in the death
FIREMAN Schanmkessel. He was hor.
ribly scalded about the abdomen and
body. ~-'~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
swiNDLERs ARE ARRESTED.

Charged With Defrauding Northwest
ern Producers.
Chicago, March 14.-E. A. Bates and
c. II. Storms. alleged to have. swindled
farmers of the West and Northwest
to the extent of $4,000. were arrested
here. They are said to have received
car loads of produce to sell Oil COM
mission and have appropriated the
proceeds. BY frequently changing
their business name they have. 1t IL
charged, eluded the Officers for many
months.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
iNDiANoLA PosToFFIcE.

oenator Money Prepares to Give the
Senate Talk on the Subject.
Washington, March ID. - Senator
Money of Mississippi. has introduced
resolution requestion the president
to inform the senate whether postal
facilities are now being afforded the
people of Indianola. Miss 1t is Sen
ator Moneys intention TO address the
senate upon the Indianola case at
some future time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
To Visit kino charles.

Lisbon, March IA. - 1t is officially
announced that King Edward will
sail for Lisbon on the royal yacht
Victoria and Albert on March 81, and
that he will remain there four Gays
% the guest Of King Charles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
Ice Goes Out.

Black River Falls, Wis, March a.
The ice broke in the upper waters of
Black river yesterday morning and
there has been a steady run OF logs
and ice since. There has been rise
of fourteen feet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19

Canadian Parliament Opens.
Ottawa, Ont, March IA. - Parlia.
ment was opened yesterday after
noon by Lord Mimic. the governor
general.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
STRIKE FAILS.

Lumber Company Discharges All Who
Take Part.
Grantsburg, Wis.,, March IA. -
Grantsburgs first general strike was
of short duration. The Grantsburg
Lumber company paid the strikers
what was due them, and they were
told that their services would be no
longer required. The manager of the
lumber company says that he does
not expect to have any trouble in get.
ting another crew.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
ANTITRUST BILL.
Sweeping Measure Against Trade
Combinations.

Madison. Wis, March 14.-The as
sembly yesterday Endorsed the Large
antitrust bill without dissenting
vote. This is a sweeping measure
against combines in restraint of trade.
1t is practically declaration of the
common law, which is severe on COM
binations in restraint of trade. The
bill also provides that in cases OF an
injury done any one by trusts or COM
binations pituitary damages may be
obtained.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
Burglars Work for Nothing.

Burglars Work for Nothing.
Colorado Springs, Colo. March IA
Burglars effected an entrance into the
Denver & Rio GranGe Office at Colo
RADIO City and blew open the safe,
but failed to get any money. The in
terior Of the depot was wrecked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
ACCEPT THE INVITATION.
Roosevelt and Van SAINT Will Be in St.
Louis April 30. ,.s-1e

Loui. April, 30. -
St. Louis, March 10 President
Roosevelt's formal acceptance Of the
invitation to attend the dedication
ceremonies of the Louisiana Purchase
exposition April 80, was received yes
terday.
Gov. Van SAINT of Minnesota says
in letter received from him that, &C.
companied By his staff, he will attend
the dedication ceremonies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
AMfS WILL COME
FORMER MAYOR VOLUNTARILY
DECIDES TO RETURN TO
MINNEAPOLIS.
FACE TIE CHARGES AGAINST NM
AGAINST DOCTORS ADVICE AND
WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF
COUNSEL.
EXPECTS AN EASY ACQUl1IAl
WILL LEAVE SATURDAY MORN.
ING IN COMPANY OF THE
SHERIFF..

Manchester. n. H.. March 14.-Dr.
ncapolis and fugitive from justice,
contrary to the advice of physician,
and, it is believed, without the knowl-
edge of his counsel, decided yester-
day afternoon to return to Minneapo-
lis and stand trial. He will leave on
the 1O:49 train Saturday morning via
Boston and Chicago and will be out of
the state when the time limit in which
he had to get bail is up. . p. m. He
will be accompanied by Mrs. Ames
and their child His decision to re-
turn was voluntarily made, but it was
not until his wifes relatives had come
forward
| With Sureties Enough
for his bail of $12,5OO When re-
porter was admitted to his presence
he was asked if the statement that he
was going back was true, Ames said
he had nothing he wished to say
publicly. The arrangements. however,
have been made by Sheriff Doane of
Hi1lsboro county, who is his keeper
under the habeas corpus proceedings,
and Sheriff Dreger of Minneapolis:
who was sent here for Ames. A New
Hampshire officer will accompany
Drager to Minneapolis, which prob
ably will be reached Monday night or
Tuesday morning. DR.. Ames ex-
pressed himself as pleased with his
visit in New Hampshire and hoped his
health will sustain the fatigues OF the
journey. and the judicial ordeal after
ward, through which he believes he
| will DaSS unScatheQ
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
Illinois Is Flooded.

Cairo, ILL.,. March 14.-At 10 o'clock
last night the river gauge registered
SOL. The rise is continuing slowly.
The entire country around Birds
Point is flooded and the village is
deserted. Both the Iron Mountain and
the Cotton Belt have refused to re-
ceive perishable freight. A bread is
reported in the lcvee a few miles be-
low Wolf island. The Mississippi bot
toms above Cairo are covered with
water to the depth of several feet. and
in many places only the tops Of
houses and barns can be seen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-03-19
MAD RUSH OF WATERS.

Flood Continues to Cause Grave
Fears.
Memphis. Tenn, March 14.-There
Is little change in the river situation,
and although the rise has been slight
during the past twenty-four hours, the
situation is considered grave. The
gauge shows 1858 and rising Guards
be rushed to any point where danger
is likely to arise. The levee board is
piling up a quantity of sand sacks
along the city river front as an extra
OrpcaNtiOO