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Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

Gets Into all Kinds of Trouble--iias Been
Returned to Jamestown Authorities.
The associated press dispatches of a
few days ago gave the following inter
esting story of the capture at Aberdeen,
South Dakota, of Attorney Butler
Lamb. who nearly month ago escaped
from the state asylum for the insane at
jamestown, to which he was taken
only short time previous by his rela-
tives after his numerous peculiar es-
capades while here in Langdon during
a visit of a month since. 1t says:
A few days ago man calling himself
Albert Law appeared in Aberdeen and
announced his intention of engaging in
the practice of law. He rented desk
room in the Office of local attorney
and expressed himself as we'll pleased
with the prospects for building up an
extensive practice. In day or two
numerous idiosycrasies of the new
conner became apparent. He professed
to be an expert in the game of golf, and
appeared partly attired in golf suit at
all hours of the day. Shortly after his
arrival he called upon local bank and
desired to open an account, offering for
collection draft of $50 on the Bankers
National Bank of Chicago, and another
for smaller amount on bank at Ber-
wick, N. D. The bank accepted the
drafts for collection and in few days
they were both returned marked IN. G. y
In the meantime Law had distributed
checks on the local bank for small
amounts over town, the total reaching
about 545. On Saturday morning he
disappeared, and at about the same
time the persons with whom he had had
dealings became suspicious.
No trace was found of the missing
man until Sunday evening, when he
again appeared in town and was ar
rested in Guhin Bros. book store. He
stated that he had walked to Worthwhile
and thence to Melette, and at the latter
place he hired rig to bring him back
to Aberdeen. He had smeared grass
upon his face and made other attempts
to disguise himself, but was easily
recognized. His many peculiar actions
since coming to Aberdeen led the au-
thorities to believe he was demented
rather than criminal, and thus suspi-
cion was confirmed when he confessed
that he at one time had been confined
in the insane asylum at jamestown.
The insanity board was convened and
upon communication with jamestown
asylum authorities discovered that Law,
whose real name is Butler Lamb, es-
capped from that institution.
Shortly after Laws arrest here mes
sage came from Worthwhile that he was
wanted there for the theft of an over
coat. Law acknowledged that his real
name is Lamb, and stated that he has
assumed the name of Law to prevent
his wife from discovering his where
abouts. He protested violently against
his 'sillegal" arrest and sent many mes
sages to members of the Masonic and
Knights of Pythias orders in various
parts Of the country, asking the mem
bers of those orders, to which he claims
to belong, to come to his rescue.
Lamb claims to be highly educated
having graduated from the high school
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10
||Langdon Church News|

NorE:-Au announcement intended for this
columa must Feach the Office not later than
We1nesiaynooo in order to insure publication
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

FARMS FOR sALE-Two choice farms close
to town With good buildings. They are Of
fered for sale owing to distance from our
other property Apply for particulars as to
price and terms to Mrs. Rosa McHugh. 13
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

FARM FOR RENT-My two quarter sections
in Weber township. House. barn. granary
and good well. Over 200 acres under culti-
yation. Will sell horses and machinery to
renter IL preferred. For further particulars
apply to Joseph c. Kyncl, Weaver, N: D.
13-15
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

FOR sALE-Two seated Surrey, nearly new,
high grade make. Will sell at a bargain.
Apply at this Office or to George Diebolt.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

"Wednesday evening between residence
on Sixth street and Third street pair of
lady's eye glasses with gold chain ATTACHED.
Moran.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10
REPUBLICANS WIN.
DEMOCRATS GET co. coM'R IN THE
FIFTH DISTRICT THAT'S ALL
MAKE A CLEAN SWEEP.

Democratic Don't Crow This Time But
Eat the Bird Dished Up by Republicans
Who Proudly Ride Into Office on Presi-
Dental landslide Which Swept Every
thing Before It From Top to Bottom.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

STOVES FOR RSALE-One Round Oak Heater,
size No, II, and one Cook Stove. Will be sold
at bargain, For particulars SEQ F. W.
Bleakley at the court house. IL
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

WANTED-Salesmen; liberal pay weekly per-
manent established trade. Brown Bros. Co.,
Rochester NJ Y
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10
W ant Column.

A DvERTIsEMENTs will be inserted in this
a column for One Cent Word each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
cents Cash must always accompany out OF
town orders. The ratio for the insertion Of
business locals among pure reading matter WILL
hereafter be ten cents per line each insertion.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

ROOMS TO RENT.-Rooms for small family
Apply to V. Voll, Langdon, N. D.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10
FROM ASYLUM
Attorney Butler Lambs Latest Ex-
ploit While Insane.

Escapes from the Asylum at jamestown Goes
to Aberdeen, S. D., Opens Law Office and
Gets Into all klads of TroubIe--Iias Been
Returned to Jamestown Authorities.
Courier Democrat., 1904-11-10

FOR SALE OR RENT-A dwelling house in
south Langdon. Price and terms upon ap-
plication to Miss Annie Kelly. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

LONDON, February Io.-A spe-
cial dispatch from Tokyo, dated to-
day, says it is reported there that
three transports of the Russian vol
unteer fleet, conveying about 1000
troops, have been captured by the
Japanese off the Korean coast.
LONDON, February 10, PM
Official dispatches from Tokyo re-
ceived by Baron Hayasfli say the
Japanese admiral on arriving at
Chemulpo, Korea, sent in word to
the two Russian cruisers, giving
them a time limit in which to leave.
Shortly afterward the Russians
came out and attacked a Japanese
torpedo boat, which replied with a
torpedo ineffectively. A general ex-
change OF shots then followed. After
a hot fire the Russians returned to
Chemulpo and sank at the entrance
of the harbor. 1t is not yet known
whether their sinking was due to
the Japanese fire or to the Russians
own action, but it is believed to be
due to the former. The crews OF
both the Russian vessels sought ref
uge on French warship at Chemul-
po. There were no casualties among
the Japanese, and their vessels sus-
tanned no damage.
LONDON, February Io.-Baron
Hayashi, the Japanese minister
here, has received official confrma-
ton from Tokyo OF the destruction
at Chemulpo of the Russian first
class cruiser Variag and the third
class cruiser Korietz.
LONDON, February Io-A dis
patch to the Central News from
Port Arthur says the Japanese fleet
returned there Tuesday afternoon
and again bombarded the Russian
feet and forts, but that it soon with
drew.
The losses to the Russians, the
dispatch says, were small.
During the firing a Japanese
cruiser grounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
PHILIPPINE CONDITIONS.
Secretary Taft Heard by House Insular
Affairs Committee.

Secretary of War Taft reviewed condi-
tions in the Philippine Islands before the
House committee on insular affairs today
The Secretary first turned his attention
to the Patterson bill to abolish slavery
in the islands He stated that there was
not the slightest objection to the passage
of the bill, although, in his Judgment, there
was no use for the measure, as slavery had
already been abolished legisiatively by the
terms of the Philippine act. The Bates
treaty, he said had been abrogated by the
Sultan of Sulu and his dattos, and he had
forwarded a recommendation to the Sec
retary of War for its abrogation officially
by the United States
Secretary Taft reviewed the friar land
negotiations which had been successfully
closed. While the Philippine government
might lose perhaps million and half or
two million dollars by the purchase of the
friar lands and their subsequent sale to
Filipinos, he thought the beneficial effects
from political standpoint amply justified
the transaction.
Secretary Taft will continue his account
OF Philippine matters before the commit
tee at another time, and will also be heard
later by the House committee on merchant
marine and fisheries on the Philippjne~ship-
ping bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
A STATEHOOD PROBLEM.
Effort to Frame a Bill Which Can
Pass.

Pass.
The statehood forces in Congress repre-
sented in the two political parties arc try
ing to reach some kind of an agreement
under which a statehood bill can be passed
at the present session. 1t is hoped to de-
termine upon some kind of general policy
acceptable to both House and Senate, so
that the action on statehood can be har-
monious.
AS the case stands now, the proposition
which is receiving most consideration is
this: Admission of Oklahoma and Ind an
territory as one state; admission of New
Mexico as state: deferring the proposed
admission Of Arizona until that territory
increases in population and Industrial de-
velopment.
This proposed program. of course, is be-
Ing vigorously opposed by the friends~of
Arizona
There is practically no disagreement be-
tween democrats and republicans as to the
adviSability Of the admission OF Indian ter
ritory and Oklahoma, and their combina-
ton into one state is agreed upon. The
territories have the necessary popula ton and
Industrial development to entitle them to
consideration. AS Oklahoma was carved
out Of the land of the Indian territory orig
inally, there is no geographical difficulty in
the way Of Joining them again.
But the new state thus formed would be
democratic. Republicans in Congress in
SlSt tnat repuDican community should be
brought in, If the democrats are thus en-
dowed with seven more votes in the cleo
toral college.
The combination of New Mexico and
Arizona into single state is opposed for
geographical as well as political reasons
So, the problem is sitting down to the Prop
osition of bringing in New Mexico and hold
ing Arizona back for awhile.
The House committee on territories will
wrestle with the problem first and expects
by the end of next week to have a policy
outlined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Summary of Russian Loss.

A summary of the losses sus-
tanned by Russia in the first twenty
four hours of the war with Japan
show that eleven Russian warships
were placed out of action in one
way or another and that the Jap
anese did not lose ship.
The losses were as follows:
Battleship Retvizan, torpedoed
and beached at Port Arthur.
Battleship Cesarevitch, torpe-
doed and beached at Port Arthur.
Battleship Poltava (hole below
water line) at Port Arthur.
Armored cruiser Boyarin, dis
abled by Japanese fire at Port Ar
thur.
Cruiser Pollada, torpedoed at
Port Arthur and beached.
Cruiser Novik, hole below water
line, at Port Arthur.
Cruiser Askold, hole below water
line, at Port Arthur.
Cruiser Diana, hole below water
fine, at Port Arthur.
First-class armored cruiser Va
RAG, destroyed at Chemulpo, Ko-
rea.
Torpedo gun vessel Rietz, de-
stroyed at Chemulpo, Korea.
Gunboat Mandju, said to have
been seized by the japanese at Ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

be brought into use. After the court has
been held at Eagle City Judge Wickersham
must hold court at Fairbanks, 300 miles
further in the interior. This trip also re-
quires dog sleds.
Not Asking for Help.
Senator McComas of Maryland talked
with the President today about the great
Baltimore fire and the heroic work the cit
tzens of that city are now doing toward
getting order out of the confusion of few
days ago, and the hope they have of build
ing up a greater and grander city. The
President commended the bravery and de-
votion of the people and predicted that
their success would be phenomenal
I'VE are not mendicants," said Senator
McComas, land the people are getting ev-
erything in shape in commendable style.
Baltimore's progress grit and energy will
establish greater city out of the millions
of ruins, and the country will be proud of
her,
Representative Bartlett Of Georgia saw
the President to present the request of the
Georgia members of Congress that Peter ].
Reynolds of Milledgeville be appointed a
second lieutenant in the army. He also
asked for the appointment of DIR. George D.
Case of Milledgeville a member of the
board of visitors to West Point.
The President had large number CT
callers during the day who merely desired
to pay their respects. Fifteen or twenty
members of Congress presented friends.
Maps of War Territory.
The deep interest of the President and
other officials at the White House in the
war between Russia and Japan is shown
by the presence in the White House offices
of complete maps of the territory where the
sea and land fighting of the next few
months will take place and where the na-
val engagements have already taken place.
The maps are from the governments sup
ply, and are not only accurate, but furnish
mass of detail. The President will keep
In close touch with the news from the east.
President Roosevelt received at the White
House this afternoon Mr. Minhui Cho the
minister of Korea, who called to pay his
respects and to present formally his letters
Of recall from Washington. The minister
has been transferred to another post. He
presented to the President Mr.. Teh Moo
Sfn second secretary of the legation, who
will act as charge d'affaires of Korea until
the designation Of new minister.
President Roosevelt has approved the fol-
lowing bills: Act for relief of Vincenzo
Gerard of the District of Columbia; act to
transfer Jurisdiction of reservation No 81
1E this city; act providing the terms and
places for holding the courts Of the United
States in Minnesota
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Seattle Japs Show Their Patriotism.

udue Tic IS6olldtlOhS.
Seattle Japs Show Their Patriotism.
SEATTLE, Wash, February 1O.-At a
meeting of the executive committee of
the Japanese association an organization
composed of the leading Japanese here. it
was decided to Immediately begin the
work of raising the sum of S25.O00 to be
sent to the government to help in prose-
cutting the war with Russia
Surgeon Tenders Services to Japan.
CHICAGO February 10.--Dr. Nicholas
Sem, who has just returned to Chicago
from visit in Tahiti, has cabled an Of
fer of his gratuitous services to Japan in
the war with Russia.
If Baron Hashimoto, 'nIedica1 adviser
to the mikado and head 5QfEeon of the
Red Cross Society of japan Isl In Toxic"
said Sem, "an answers ofkN to come
back tomorrow. 1 am hotabag myself in
readiness to start Immediately I would
like to take an ambulance corps from the
United States"
DR.. Sem helped organize the Japanese
Red Cross Society, considered one of the
most efficient in the world and is one of
its directors.
NEUTRALITY TO CHINA,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
SYMPATHY FROM ABROAD.
The President Of France Expresses
Sorrow for Baltimore Disaster.

Expressions of sympathy with the citi-
gems of Baltimore are beginning to come
by cable from abroad. As in the case of
the IroqGois Theater tragedy in Chicago,
the lord mayor of London was the first to
express his condolences. Then came the
mayor of Manchester England, who in
behalf of that city and himself offered help
to Baltimore. And this morning came a
touching expression from the President of
France in the following terms:
PARIS. February 10, 1904.
His Excellency, Mr.. Roosevelt, President
Of the u. s.. Washington:
deeply moved by the awful catastrophe
of Baltimore, have at heart to express to
you the very earnest share taken by
France the president and the government
Of the republic in the sorrow Of the Ameri-
can nation. EMILE LoUBET.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
PALMER BILL DISCUSSED.
National Incorporation Law Considered
by House Committee.

The Palmer bill, intended as a national
Incorporation law, was the subject of dis
cussion today by the House committee on
the Judiciary, F. E. Thurber of New York
being heard in favor of the measure. Mr..
Thurber said the bill had received the
favorable Endorsement of the national board
of trade 1t was desirable to have ma
tional incorporation law for many reasons.
he said. 1t would serve as q model for
state incorporation laws.
The committee took no action in the mat
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Russians Now Said to Occupy Che
mulpo, Korea.
INTEREST IN THE NEUTRALITY OF OTHER Ma
T1oNs AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE
INTEGRITY OF CHINA.

gasaki, Japan, where the Mandju
was being repaired. Another re-
port, however, says the Mandiu is
at Shanghai.
Gar Issues Supreme Manifest"
ST. PETERSBURG, February
1o.-The Official Messenger this
morning contains the following
supreme manifest
by the grace of God we, Nicho-
lass ii, emperor and autocrat of all
the Russlas, etc, make known to all
our loyal subjects:
I'm Our solicitude for the main
tenance of peace, which is dear to
our heart, we made every exertion
to consolidate tranquility in the far
east. In these peaceful aims we
signified assent to the proposals of
the Japanese government to revise
agreements regarding Korean af-
fairs existing between the two gov
ernments. However, the negotia-
tlons begun upon this subject were
not brought to a conclusion, and
Japan, without awaiting the re-
ceipt OF the last responsive pro-
posals of Our government, declared
the negotiations broken off and dip-
lomatic relations with Russia dis
solved.
without advising lis of the fact
that the breach of such relations
would, in itself, mean an opening
of warlike operations the Japanese
government gave orders to its tor
pedo boats to suddenly attack our
squadron standing in the outer har-
Dor OF the fortress of Port Arthur.
Upon receiving reports from the
viceroy in the far east about this.
we Immediately commanded him to
answer the Japanese challenge with
armed force.
Making known, this our de-
cision, we, with unshaken faith in
the help of the Almighty, and with
firm expectation of and reliance
upon the unanimous willingness of
all our loyal subjects to stand with
us in defense of the fatherland,
ask Gods blessing upon our stall
wart land and naval forces.
"Given at St. Petersburg. Tanu-
airy 27, 1904, AID. (new calendar,
February 9, I9o4), and in the tenth
year OF our reign. Written in full
by the hand of
His imperial majesty,
"NICHOLAS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

An advertisement in the
evening newspaper presents
its proposition to prospec-
tive customers when they
are in the mood to be in
terested and enlightened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

gasaki, Japan, where the Mandiu
was being repaired. Another re-
port, however, says the Mandju is
at Shanghai.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10

be brought into use. After the court has
been held at Eagle City Judge Wickersham
must hold court at Fairbanks. 300 miles
further in the interior. This trip also re-
quireS dog sleds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Rout of japanese Reported.

VLADIVOSTOK, February 10.
kilograms received here
report the complete rout of the
japanese by the Russians on the
4alu river. These advices also
claim that Chemulpo, Korea, has
been occupied by Russian soldiers
and marines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-10
Russian Victory Claimed.

ST. PETERSBURG, February
1880 p.m.-Some of the news
papers here print extras claiming
a Russian victory at Port Arthur.
Three Japanese warslips and four
torpedo boats are reported to have
been seriously crippled. One report
says the Japanese battleship Shi-
kishima was sunk. The people are
demonstrating, but there is no Of
fetal confirmation of the report,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-13
DEMOCRATS CALLED
UPON THE PRESIDENT.

Washington. Jan. 12.-President
Roosevelt received among his callers
to-day several prominent Democrats.
who called to pay their respects to the
chief executive. Representative EN-
rich of Chicago introduced to the Pres
ident a delegation of the members of
the Iroquois Club, who came to
Washington to try to induce the Dem
ocratic National Committee to hold the
national convention in Chicago. Among
them was Judge Edward +. Dunn,
who was presented to President
Roosevelt as the father Of thirteen
children"
You have the advantage of me by
seven children" remarked the Presi-
dent, as he greeted Judge Dunn cor
daily
Later delegation of Tammany poll
iticians, headed by Representatives
Sulzer, Sullivan and Little Tim" Sui
livan, called on the President to pay
their respects. They were followed by
Senator Bacon of Georgia, who intro
duced several Democrats Of promi-
hence in his state.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-13
Report ON Alaska.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Bever-
idge, from the Committee on Terri
tories, to-day presented the report of
a sub committee, consisting of Sem
ators Dillingham;, Burnham Nelson
and Patterson, which visited Alaska
during the past summer and made
thorough investigation OF existing con-
ditions, resources and legislative needs
of the territory. The report says
Alaska has shown a profit to the gov
eminent since it's acquisition of 81, 000
600. 1t says development of Alaska
depends more on improvement of
transporta ton facilities than anything
else and recommends the construction
of wagon roads. The committee does
not recommend representation of Alas
ka by a delegate in Congress- saying it's
permanent white population is but 20
600. Legislation for relief OF the ma
tives is recommended.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-13

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The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-13

Washington, Jan. 12.-Senator Nc
Creary of Kentucky was not report
ed correctly concerning his vote yes
terday in executive session of the SEN
ate, which confirmed the nominatio
of Buchanan as minister to Panama.
lie did not vote with the Republicans
as stated. Senator McCreary said he
was opposed to the confirmation of
MIR. Buchanan as minister to Panama
and that he was paired with Senator
Hanna on this question. He was sat
isfied that Senator Hanna if present,
would vote for the motion to lay Sen
ator Morgan's motion to reconsider, on
the table, and he (McCreary) would
vote against it,