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myself. The night was starlight and rather
cold, for every now and then chilly rain
squall would sweep down from he noun
tainS.
AS we spun along before the breeze no
one spoke, except in low tones. our dread
full cargo was amdships. each basket being
covered from view, but every now and then
the boat would ship some water, and when
| told one of my men to bail out he did so
with shuddering horror, for the water was
much boOdstained.
When we were more than half way across
and could see the lights and fires of Sallmu,
a rain squall overlook us and at tle same
moment the boat struck some hoatins Cd
ject with a crash and then SID over II, ana
as it passed astern | saw what was either
log or plank about twenty ct long.
Boat is stove in for'ard!' cried one or
my men, and indeed that was very evident,
for the water was pouring ln-she hau car
ried away her stem and started all the TIM
Der ends. To have attempted to stop the IN
rush of water effectually would have been
waste of time but l called to my men to
come aft as far as they could, SO as to- let
the boats head lift, and while two of them
kept on bailing the others shook out the
reef in our lug and the boat went along at
a great speed, half full of water as she
was and down by the stern. The water
still rushed in, and l told the Samoans to
move the baskets of heads further aft SO
that the man could bail out quicker.
Wen be all right in ten minutes, boys,
I cried to my men as | steered. I'm run
her slap up on the beach by the church.
Presently one of the Samoans touched my
arm and said in a whisper that We were
surrounded by a swarm of sharks. He had
noticed them. he said, before the boat
struck.
"They smell the bloodied water he NUT
tered
A glance over the side filled me with ter
ror. There were literally scores of sharks
racing along on both sides Of the boat, some
almost on the surface, others some feet
down, and the phosphorescence of the water
accumulated the horror of the scene. At first
was in hopes that they were harmless por-
poises. but they were so close that some Of
them could have been touched with one 3
hand. Most fortunately l steering with
rudder and not a steer oar The latter
would have been torn out of my hands by
the brutes-the boat have broached-to and
we all have met with a horrible death.
Presently one of the weeping women noticed
them and uttered a scream of terror
lie MALE. lie malie!' c'The sharks. the
sharks!) she cried.
My crew then became terribly frightened
and urged me to let them THROW the baskets
of heads overheard, but the Samoans be-
came frantic at the suggestion, all four
weeping
So we kept on, the boat making good
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progress although we could OILY keep her
afioat by continuous bailing of the en-
sanguined water. In five minutes more my
heart leaped with joy-we were in shallow
water only cable length from Salmu
beach, and then in another binding rain
squat ran ashore and our broken bows
plowed into the sand amid the cries OF
some hundreds of natives. many of whom
held lighted torches.
All of us in the boat were 50 OverwrOught
that for some minutes we were unable to
speak, and IL took full bottle OF brandy
to steady the nerves of my crew ami my
self. / shall never forget that night run
across FagaIoa bay.
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meant half hours run across the bay. for
Salmu was exactly abreast of Samamea.
So l said 1 would gladly sail them over in
my boat at sunset, when l should be ready.
The heads were placed in baskets and
reverently carried down to the beach and
placed in the boat and with our lug sail
close reefed we pushed off just after dark.
There were nine persons in the boat-the
four Salimu people, my crew of four and
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Bearer Chocolate.

From Home Chat.
Owing to the increased cost Of the raw
material there is a possibility OF chocolates
and cocoa being increased In price.
Tinfoil. in which the best Chocolates are
wrapped has also risen. The price fiuc-
tuates d good deal. but an increase which
seems to be permanent has set in. Almonds
are at the highest price they have ever
been. and other nuts are also higher--a fact
which may be accounted for by the greater
demand for them as ordinary articles Of
diet
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Samamea awaiting to interview me. The
chief, acting as their spokesman, asked me
If l would lend them my boat to take the
heads of their people to Salimu. He had
not a single canoe he could spare except
very small ones, which would be useless in
such weather, whereas my whaleboat would
make nothing of 1t.
I could not refuse their request-it would
have been ungracious Of me, and it only
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wind being right ahead they would not
launch canoe--it would only have been
swamped-
Taken to see the heads of their relatives
and friends, the messengers gave way to
most uncomfortable grief. and their cries
were so distressing that l went for walk
on the beach.
the visitors from Salimu and the chief of
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The people of Samamea hurriedly set out
TO pursue the raidug rebels and an en-
gagement ensued. in which the latter were
badly beaten and fed so hurriedly that they
had to abandon all the heads they had
taken the previous day in order to save
their
The chief of Samamea, in whose house
Rad my supper. gave me many details of
the fighting and then afterward asked me
If ! would come and look at the heads.that
had been recovered from the enemy. They
were In the town house" and were COW
cred over with sheets of navy blue cloth or
mating A number of natives seated
round the house. conversing in whispers or
weeping silently.
These" said the chief to me. pointing
to a number of heads placed apart from
the others, ARE the heads of the Salimu
people-seventeen in ALL men. women and
three children. We have sent word to
Sa!imu to the relatives to come for them
1 cannot send them myself, for no man can
be spared. and have our own dead to
attend TO well. and may ourselves be at
tackled at any time"
a few hours later me ssengers arrived
from Salimu. They had walked along the
shore. for the bay was very rough-it had
been blowing hard for two days-and the
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too occupied in fighting 20 devote much
time To husking and drying cocoanuts. ex-
Cept when they wanted to get money to
buy arms and ammunition.
My boats crew consisted of four natives
of Savage Island (NiueD, many of whom
are settled in Samoa, where they have
ample employment as boatmen and seamen
They did not at all relish the sound of
bullets whiZzing over the boat. as we some
times could not help crossing the line of
fire and they had a horror of travelling at
night time implOrug me not to run the
risk of being slauahtered by vOlley from
the shOre-as how could the natives know
In the darkness that we were not enemiesf
Fagaloa bay is deep, narrow and very
beautiful Small villages a few miles apart
may be seen standing In the midst OF groves
of cocoanut palms and orange, banana and
bread fruit trees. and everywhere bright
mountain streams of crystal water deDouch
into the lovely hay.
On Sunday afternoon l sailed INTO the
bay and landed al the village OF Samamea
on the east side, intending to remain Tor
the night We found the people plunged in
grief party Of rebels had surprised a
village two miles inland and ruthiessly
slaughtered all the inhabitants. as well as
a marty Of nearly a score of visitors from
the town of Salimu. the west side OF the
bay So sudden was the onslaught or the
rebels that no one in the doomed village
escaped except a boy Of ten years OF age
After being decapitated the bodies OF the
victims were thrown Into the houses ana
the village set on fire.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Lack Terminal Facilities.

The report of the railroad commits
sioners sent to the state senate in
response to the Macarthur resolution.
says that the commission has not been
idle. The report states that the con
gestion is partly due to unprecedented
business development of the country.
The responsibility for the fuel short
age is laid partly to the dealers who,
it is claimed, hoped to secure lower
rates n delayed orders. The n
ployes of the railroads are criticised
for Indifference to the urgent condi-
tionS in some instances in MOVING
cars. This condition has been vigor
ously handled by the commission with
the railway management. The com
mission takes exception to the ensa-
tional feature of the resolution that
lives Of citizens have been endangered
by negligence of the companies. The
report shows that the dealers were
notified by the companies of danger
of freight congestion. and ignored The
same The grain congestion is shown
to be a yearly occurrence. ard the
cause for the present aggrieved con
| dition is assigned to the rapid devei-
opnent of tho wheat growing area and
| the lack of terminal facilities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Is "BIackie" at Spokane?

States Attorney Zuger and Sheriff
Winkler of Valley City visited at the
p~enitentiary at Bismarck for the pur-
pose Of showing to Connors, a convict
sent up for completely in the robbery
which led to the killing of Policeman
Personals at Valley City last summer
pictures of a suspect arrested at Spo,
kane and supposed to be "Blackte,'
the man who shot Personals and who.
has been searched for ever since.
Connors was not sure about the mans
being Blackie, but Sanborn people
who saw considerable of Blackie be,
fore the robbery and murder are con
fident that the Spokane man is the
murderer. Sheriff Winkler will get
n Of the men at Sanborn who was
held up by Connors and Blackie anG
take him to Spokane to see if he can
identify the suspect.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
ITEMS OF A WEEK FROM vARf.
GUS PARTS OF THE STATE.
Severe 6llzzard Ragged From Minneso-
to to the Rocky Mountains, the
Center OF the Stern, seine
In North Dakota.

Sweeping over the entire North
west, from Minnesota 20 the Rocky
Mountains, the worst storm IN years
ragged last week. In North Dakota
where it was felt the worst. it d"Nel-
oped into d blizzard which is the most
severe storm on record. Every hour
the fury of the storm increased. Up
to noon Saturday it gained force with
each blast, and so great was its
strength that houses and barns threat
anod to give away before its might.
No man could stand up in it in the
unprotected districts, and tho poor
~unfortunates who may have been
caught in the plains are given up as
hopelesSly lost. Snow is everywhere.
1t blew through the air like singing
pellets from a gun and drifts were
formed with every blast, only to be
carried up and removed to another
place with the next burst of the
winds. The railroads we've hopeless
ly blockaded. No progress could be
made by any machine-driven power
in the face Of such a gale, and wen
If the plows could make progress, the
work would go for naught. No sooner
would one place be cleared than it
would be filled again. All trains were
kept at the division points or in the
larger towns to wait better hours
when work can be pushed. All the
work of two trans-continental lines in
clearing tracks after the storms of
two weeks ago is now for naught.
Men are being sem to the s~nowbound
districts as fast as possible, and as
soon as conditions allow they will be
put to work. The rotaries and snow
plows We're useless. The ones that
are on the line were placed together
In twos, back to back, so that if they
got showed in on n side, they could
fight their way out on the other.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
OF A WEEK FROM VARI.
Gus PARTS OF THE STATE.
Another Blizzard Adds to the Serious
ness Of the Fuel Shortage in
Some Sections-Reports Have
Been Exaggerated.

There seems to be no let up on the
~splizzards in North Dakota. For four
days last week snow swept over the
prairies in the face of a heavy gale,
plhng up monstrous drifts over the
entire section. The storm abated for
II day ana then broke out afresh and
eliminated in the worst blizzard the
residents of the state have ever seen.
All traffic was at a s%tandstill. On the
Great Northern there was not a train
moving west of Grand Forks, and the
500 line was completely out of bust
ness. The Northern Pacific made
some slight progress on the main line,
and were able to get one or two trains
through. The drifts are the biggest
ever seen. In some places entire
farms are completely showed over
and the farmers, in order to reach
homes, are forced to tie ropes around
their waists and shovel themselves
out of doors. Nothing could be per.
ceived for a distance of ten feet at
times. so thick was the sleet. Several
reports have come in of men who
have tried to walk a few feet in the
face of the storm and who have been
found frozen completely stiff. Snow
banks have formed which are VERT
able mountains. In places drifts have
formed which are higher than mos,
ordinary houses. and in many places
they have completely buried the farm
houses. 1t is a common occurance
for farmers to get out of their house:
by s%econd-story windows to feed thei1
stock.
That the fuel and food situation
throughout the state has been grossl.
exaggerated by some excited individ
uals is shown by reports from Mis-
souri, slope counties and other sec
tions, where the business interest:
have taken the trouble to look into
the situation closely and have foun6
that the situation is not nearly 81
bad as has been reported. The Mis-
souri, slope section. in particular, Is il
good condition to withstand II siege
of cold OF blizzard.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Hold Weberg Responsible.

At an inquest over the Engelsrnd
murder case held at Fairdale the yer
dict of the coroneI's jury was that
death was caused by a missile pene-
trating the body of Annie Engelsrud
from a weapon in the hands of Otto
Weberg. The post mortem was held
by DR.. Gronevold of Adams. In the
absence of the coroner. Justice Me
Nish acted. Annie Engelsrud, a young
girl just in her teens. was shot and
killed by Weberg in the diningroom
of a hotel at Fairdale. 1t is claimed
that the girl refused to accept the
young mans attentions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Traffic Demoralized.

The fierce blizzard which ragged in
Minot and vicinity for two days last
week completely demoralized passen.
ger and freight traffic on both the Soc
and Great Northern. Many towns
along the branches have not had trains
for I'VE two weeks, and the new
downfall of nov will cut them off
from communication for at least a
week more. Merchants in the smaller
towns are entering direct protesta.
tions over the failure of the compan.
les TO haul provisions to destination
OF the forces even in Minot, and as 4
result the army of unemployed is q
large one
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Farmer BrutalIy Robbed.

Frank Esau, a farmer from Fargo,
was held up and robbed of 1915 on the
Adams street bridge at Chicago by
three men, who would have wrenched
a diamond ring from his finger, but
for the approach of pedestrians. Esau
was out sightseeing, when three men,
holding revolvers to his head, demand
ed money. He was raising his hands
when n of the robbers struck him
on the head with the butt of his re-
vClver, knocking him to the ground.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Saturday,

Ex-Congressman John Winans is
dead at GAINESVILLE, Wis, aged seven
ty-six years.
Adolph Busch, the millionaire st.
Louis brewer, has suffered another re-
lapse and his condition is again crit
ical.
Fred Elerprock, who on Dec. 81 at
tempted to assassinate Judge Charles
S. Cutting of the probate court at Chi
cago, has been adjudged insane and
will be SEM 40 an asylum.
Archibald R. Eldridge, thirty-eight
years old, killed himself at Chicago
while cleaning a revolver. Mr.. FL
bridge was assistant chief engineer of
the Burlington road.
Another attempt to report the Hep
bmn-Dolliver bill was defeated by a
vote of 8 to Z in the house committee
on judiciary. This bill makes liquors
in interstate commerce subject to the
laws Of states into which they are
shipped.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
HI From Coal Gas.

The family of John Lithgoe of Far,
go had a narrow escape from death by
asphyXiation. While they were asleep
escaping coal gas filled the house.
The father vas awakened early in the
morning by a bad headache. Instant
ly realizing that gas filled the air. he
tried to arous the remainder of the
family but found his wife and four
children in a %stupefied condition.
Fresh air served to restore them to a
conscious state. All of the family
are recovering, but they are feeling
the effects Of their experience.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Alleged Robber Dies in Cell.

NJ. II. Duffy, alias Brady, the Oldest
member of the Sawyer bank robbers.
died in the Ward county jail at Minot
from causes unknown. He had been
seemingly in the best of health during
the time OF his Imprisonment, which
had been since Oct. 2, and had been
by far the most jovial Of the Ave men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Arson Hides Safe Riflina.

Fire broke out in the office of the
Devils Lake Heating and Plumbing
company, and after the flames had
been eAtinguished Manager Hill found
that the office safe had been robbed of
$3.50. Ii is believed that the safe Wa
robbed and the building then set on
fire to cover up the theft.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Frozen HAULING Fuel Home.

Word has been received that John
Anderson, a former resident of Fargo.
but who has been residing on a claim
near E~owbells, was frozen TO death
while making a heroic effort to get
food and fuel for his family, who r
tically were without the necessities
OF lie When their provisions and
fue! began to run low. Anderson drove
to Bowbe'is. He secured coal and
provisions and started for home.
While still some distance from his
cabin a fierce blizzard arose 1t is
supposed that he lost his way and
finally. after a desperate struggle,
gave up and succumbed to the cold
and the fury of the storm.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
One Killed and Seven Injured.

A freight train on the Great North
ern became stalled at night between
Shawnee and Larimore. The crew
sent back tc Larimore for help and al
engine was e II to their relief. The
relief engine was bowling along at a
lively clip. and for some reason failed
to see the caboose of the stalled
freight. II crashed into the car in
which seven aborers and a brakeman,
r D. Powell. were sleeping. The
laborers were severely injured and
Powell was instantly killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

Nj. w. A.-Langdon Camp, No. 1880 meets in
the Woodman hall the second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
PIP KoPR1vA, VIC
40. VOID, Clerk,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

W. o. W.-Excelsior Lodge No. 81, meets on
the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
in the Woodman Hall.
F. e. B. MERCER, c. G.
A., E. L1NDsrRoM, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
Crane is Seated.

The Washburn-C Crane contest for a
senate seat from the Sixteenth dis
trict. which occupied the major atten-
ton of the state senate for the past
week, was decided in favor of Crane.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

a. o. U. WILMINGTON Lodge meets in the
Workman hall the first and third Mondays of
each month.
J.J SoucH, M. w.
THos. SHEEHAN, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

LADY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Hive of the
Lady Maccabees meet in the K. of P. hall,
the first and third Monday of Teach month.
MRS. BELLE BIRMINGHAM, Commander.
MRS. J. C. McCoMBE Record Keeper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

K. o. T. M. -Langdon Tent of bees
meet in the Forester hall the first and third
Thursdays of each month.
R. B. FALcoNER, Commander.
j. D. SALTER, K. of R.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

c.. o. F. No. sOS-St. Alphonsus Court, meets
on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month in their hall over the Mooney State
Bank. JOIN SHEEHAN, c.. R..
Jos G.. ScHILL, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

YEoMEN.-Meet in the K. of P. hall, on the
first and third Thursdays of each month.
THos. SHEEHAN, Yeoman.
C. C. CRAWFORD, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

NJ. B. A.-Modern Brotherhood of America
meets in the Workman Hall on the first and
third Wednesday of each month.
IDA B. AYOTTB. President.
GEO. E. DUNNIaAN, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

bolds rarnlar cdmmnnication on Ike ars Na and
third Thursdays of each month at the Masonic
.emple.
w. F. WINTER, V. M.
ROBERT Work, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

LADY c o. Est. Mary's Court, meets at
the Forester hall ON the second and fourth
tuesdays of each month.
MRS. WIN. F~LuMERFELT, C. R.
MRS. A. 1. koEHMsTEDT, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

A. F.. g. A. M.-Lebanon Lodge holds regular
communications at the Masonic Temple on the
second and fourth Fridays of each month.
H. MCDONALD, w. M.
ROBERT WORK, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

10. F.-Langdon Court, Independent Order
OF Foresters, meet in the Workmen hall, the
first and third Tuesdays of each month.
w. A. FERGUSON. C. r.
j. H. Balm, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

KNIGHTS OF rYTHIAs.-Meet on Wednes-
day evening of each week at the K. of P. hall.
E H. GORDON, G. G.
F. W. BLEAKLEY, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-02-14

O. f. S.-Langdon Temple holds regular COM
munications on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month at the Masonic hall.
MRS. McGRuER, MRS. R. WORK. w. NJ.
Sec'y. Sc. KERR, W. P.