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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
0USTED FROM STATE
Standard Oil Company Can Do
No Business in Tennessee.
ACTION BY SUPREME COURT
Corporation Violated Provisions of
State Law and Penalty Provided
Therefor Is Imposed.

Nashville, Tenn, April 11.-By the
Judgment of the supreme court of
Tennessee, in an exhaustive opinion
delivered by Justice M. M. Neil, the
Standard Oil company is ousted from
the state of Tennessee for the acts of
this company at Gallatin, Tenn, in
alleged restraint of trade. The judg-
ment of the supreme court allows the
Standard Oil company to engage only
in interstate commerce as far as Ten
nessee is concerned and the court
holds in affirming the decision of
Chancellor j. w. Stout at Gallatin
that in the trial of the case at Gal.
latin the Standard Oil company did
violate the provisions of the state law
and the punishment provided by the
law should be imposed, namely, that
the Standard Oil company be denied
the right to do business in Tennessee.
The two sections of the Tennessee
act upon which the decision rests pro-
vide that all arrangements. contracts,
dSlcculSulS, lluolS VI COllOludIlOllo
between persons or corporations
made with the view to lessen or
which tend to lessen full and free COM
petition in importation or sale Of art
icles imported into this state, or in
the manufacture or sale of articles of
domestic growth or of domestic raw
material and all arrangements, con-
tracts, agreements, trusts or combina-
lions between persons or corporations
designed Or which tend to advance, re-
duce or control the price or the cost
to the producer or the consumer OF
any such product or article are hereby
declared to be against public policy,
unlawful and void.
That any corporation charged under
the laws of the state which shall VIC
late any of the provisions of this act
shall thereby forfeit it's charter and it's
franchise and its corporate existence
shall thereupon cease and terminate.
The counsel of the Standard Oil
company have taken an appeal to the
United States supreme court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
GOVERNOR ASsASSINATED.
Ruthenian Student Kills the Ruler Of
Ga!icia Province.

Lemberg, Austria-Hungary, April 10.
Count Andreas Potocki, the govern
Or of the Austrian Polish province of
Galicia, was assassinated by a Ruth
enian student, Mieroslap Sjczynskl by
name, while giving an audience to a
delegation of students. The assassin
fired three shots from a revolver, all
of which took effect. The governor
died soon afterwards, but first asked
his secretary to inform his majesty at
once. Tell him." said the dying man,
II was his most faithful servant
The assassin did not resist arrest.
When led through the governors ante
chamber he said to the Ruthenian
peasants who were waiting for an
audience: II have done this for you"
The assassin's brother, who had
been informed of the plan to kill the
governor, committed suicide shortly
before the murder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
AGAINST PAPER TRUST.
No Evidence to Justify Legal Proceed
ings Obtained.

Washington, April 14.-The attorney
general has sent to Speaker Cannon a
letter in reply to the house resolution
asking what steps have been taken
by the government to investigate the
alleged combination of wood pulp or
print paper manufacturers. The at
torney general says an investigation
is in progress, but no evidence has yet
been obtained to justify legal proceed
ings. He says that when the investi-
cation and the report thereon is COM
pleted he will submit them without de-
lay if he can do so without affecting
the interests of justice, but that if the
investigation should lead to civil or
criminal proceedings it may continue
eNpedient TO temporarily withhold
from the public the evidence and in
formation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
CONGRESS is WARNED.
President Roosevelt Sends a Special
Message.

Washington, April 14.-In a special
message v%etoing a dam bill, President
Roosevelt warned congress that there
are pending in this session bills which
propose to give away without price
stream rights capable of developing
100000 horsepower whose produc-
ton would cost annually 20, 1000, 600
tons of coal: urged in vigorous terms
tho establishment of a policy such as
the f~ilibustering minority in the house
demands, which would safeguard the
granting of bridge and dam privileges
and require the grantees to pay for
them; and definitely announced a flu
ture policy on his part with regard to
prompt utilization of construction
privileges by refusing his signature to
a bill giving an additional three years
to the Rainy River Improvement COM
pany, within which to build a dam in
the Rainy river.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
REPORTED TO SENATE.
Bill to Regulate the Practice of Grant.
ing Iniunctions.

Washington, April 13.-Through
Senator Overman IN. CO. the senate
committee on judiciary favorably re-
ported a bill regulating the practice of
granting injunctions by United States
courts restraining the enforcement of
state statutes. The bill provides that
no circuit or district court shall issue
such temporary injunctions on the
ground of unconstitutionality until
testimony shall have been taken by
three judges, at least two of whom
shall be circuit judges. 1t requires
five days notice of such proceeding
to the governor and attorney general
of the state involved unless in cases
in which the loss of so much time may
work irreparable damage, when a tenn
porary order may be issued. The bill
also provides for a direct appeal of
such cases to the supreme court of
the United States and gives them
precedence there. 1t is intended to
meet conditions such as have recently
arisen in Minnesota, North Carolina
and other states.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
new BRITISH CABINET.
OfHcia! Announcement Of the Appoint.
ments Made.

officia! Announcement Of the Appoint
ments Made.
London. April 13.-Oflcial announce
ment has been made of the new cabi-
net appointments. They are IS fol
lows:
Herbert H. Asquith, prime minister
and first lord of the treasury; David
Lloyd George, chancellor of the ex-
chequer; Lord Tweedmouth, president
of the council; Earl Of Crewe, secre-
tary for the colonies; Reginald Nc
Kenna, first lord of the admiralty:
Winston Spencer Churchill, president
of the board of trade; Walter Runci-
man, president of the board of educa-
ton.
John Morley, secretary of state for
India, and Sir Henry H. Fowler, chan
cellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, have
been made peers, but retain their
present offices.
Colonel l.. e. Seeley has been ap-
pointed under secretary for the colo
MES, Lord Lucas, parliamentary secre-
tary of the war Office; F. D. Acland,
financial secretary of the war Office,
and Thomas r. Buchanan parliament
tary secretary of the India office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Raises His Own Logs.

A log house constructed out of trees
he planted thirty years ago will be
occupied by Ole Sollom, residing eigh-
teen miles south of Grand Forks, in
Bentru township. 1t will be a big
house and the interior will be modern
in every particular. The logs are
twenty-five feet in length and average
about fourteen inches in diameter at
one end and ten inches in diameter at
the. other. Mr.. Sollom believes that
he a construct a fine modern house
out of the logs and he is particularly
interested in carrying out his plans on
account of the fact that he planted the
trees himself. 1t is believed to be
the first instance on record in this
state of this kind.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
Results Of Contest Held In Several
Cities and Towns.

The municipal election in Fargo was
without features as far as the head Of
the ticket was concerned, as there
was no opposition to Mayor Elliott.
In the fight for the treasurership An
drew C. Laizure defeated G. H. Mitch
ell, who has held the place for a de-
cade, by over 300 majority. City
Judge Ryan had an overwhelming vic
tory for reelection over Chester John
son
]. D. Taylor defeated George E. Duis
for mayor of Grand Forks by 159 ma
jority. For city judge P. Mclaughlin
was elected yer r. j. Purcell by a
majority of SO. The vote cast was
the largest in the history of Grand
Forks, the total being 2,199, as against
1866 cast two years ago.
The city election at Jamestown, the
hottest in years, was won by Pierce
Blewett, citizens candidate for mayor,
against Alderman Charles e. McElroy
by 1863 votes. Blewett carried every
ward but McElroy's by handsome ma
j%orities, and only lost that by 13 votes.
The fight was waged for a municipal
hous ecleaning.
The city election at Valley City was
one of the hottest contests in the his
tory of the city. Six hundred and
flfty-three votes were cast, of which
bee Cowell received $50 and w. H.
Mcpherson 1923. The contest largely
hinged on the continuation of the pres.
ent lid policy, and the lid people won
out.
Dickinson elected George NJ. Frye
mayor by an overwhelming vote, and
also reelected Aldermen Fred Rou.
quette, w. l.. Richards, Fred Turner
and James Stewart. The Carnegie
library gift of $4,000 was accepted by
a vote of nearly 5 to 1.
Sam H. Clark, editor of the Daily
Reporter, was elected mayor of Minot
over William Dunnell by a vote Of
63S to 4S3. The Dunnell men charge
illegal voting in several wards and will
contest the election.
Mayor F. N. Whitman was reelected
in a three-cornored fight at Devils
Lake, the defeated candidates being
G. q. Burgess and T. Gram.
DR.. William T. Sprake was elected
mayor of C%asselton, and J.. G. Gunder-
son mayor of Aneta.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
NEW YORK FOR HUGHES.
State Convention Sends Instructed
Delegation to Chicago.

New York, April 11.-Governor
Charles E. Hughes was Endorsed as
New York's Republican candidate for
president by that party's state con-
vention and the four delegates at
large, with their alternates, elected to
the Chicago Republican convention,
were instructed to use all honorable
means to bring about his nomination.
The four delegates at large are Gen
eral Stewart L. Woodford, former
Mayor Seth Low of this city, Fred
erick R. Hazard of Syracuse and E.
H. Butler of Buffalo.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
OPEN SHOP POLICY.
Will Be Adhered to by Vessel Owners
on Great Lakes.

Cleveland, O., April 10.-The open
shop" policy will be adhered to by yes
sci owners in the operation of boats
upon the Great Lakes this season. A
stand of this character in dealing
with organized labor was unanimously
agreed to at the annual meeting of
the Lake Carriers association here.
The rule will be put into operation at
once and will affect upwards of 49,
900 men. Whether the plan adopted
by the boat owners will be opposed
by the various unions is unknown.
None of their representatives was
present at the meeting.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Bad Accident to Farmer.

Ivan Roustad, while driving from
Dickinson to his homestead near Rainy
Butte with a load of lumber, lost con-
troll of his team and in the runaway
that followed was precipitated to the
ground, sustaining a fracture of his
right leg between the knee and ankle.
At the time the accident occurred
Roustad was about ten miles from
Dickinson. He was compelled to crawl
on all tours on the frozen ground until
he reached a farmhouse some miles
away, where he was sheltered and
cared for.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
FIRE LOSS ENORMOUS
One-th6d Of the City Of Chelsea,
Mass, Is Destroyed.
THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS
Three Lives Known to Have Been Lost
and More Than Fifty Persons
Are Injured.

Boston, April 14.-An apparently In
significant fire, which started among
rags on a dump in the city of Chelsea,
was famed by a northwest gale into
a oonfiagration which obliterated
nearly one-third of the city. Five
hundred dwelling houses and public
buildings were destroyed, 1900 fami-
hes were driven from their habita-
tions, and 10000 people made home
less. Three lives are known to have
been lost and more than fifty persons
were injured. Accurate estimate of
the loss is impossible. The city So
licitor estimates it at nearly $S,OO0,-
900. The fire, which vas the worst
Greater Boston has known in many
years, ragged before a 45-mile gale for
more than twelve hours, defying the
Utmost efforts of the combined fire de-
pattments of Chelsea and several
nearby cities and a large detachment
of Boston tiremen and apparatus.
The fire area, which was in the form
of an elipse, a mile and a half long
and half a mile wide at its broadcast
part, extended diagonally across the
city from a point near the boundary
between Everett and Chelsea to the
waters of Chelsea creek. 1t waS use
less for the firemen to attempt to
check the onrushing flames before the
gale and their main efforts were to
prevent a spread of the fire on either
side. Their last stand was taken at
Chelsea square and for hours a doubt
full battle was waged. Finally word
was passed that the firemen were Win
ming and with renewed energy the con-
test was pressed to a successful cor
clusion.
Buildings Mainly of Wood.
The great majority of the buildings
were of wood and were completely
destroyed, but structures of other ma
terial were almost as quickly and
thoroughly incinerated by the fierce
ness OF the blaze.
All the banks, more than three
quarters OF the churches, half of the
business blocks and nearly all the
schoolhouses we're wiped out. One
hospital and a day nursery were de-
stroyed. In the turmoil many of the
sick and infirm found difficulty in OBJ
tanning assistance and several of them
had narrow escapes.
Charitable organizations found
places for many of the sufferers,
schoolhouses and other public build
ings in Boston and other places near
the stricken city were thrown open to
provide temporary lodgings and hun
dreds of military tents brought from
birmingham served as a protection
for victims of the fire. Acting Gov
ernor Draper authorized the city Of
Chelsea to procure provisions for
emergency use up to any reasonable
amount at the expense of the state
and dairy and bakery companies gen
ercusly contributed large supplies of
their products, which found their way
promptly to the sufferers, but not
withstanding the efforts of all sides to
render aid there were thousands of
homeless one who passed the night
wandering the streets or shivered in
the parks and squares. Many of the
unfortunates applied at police heaf
quarters for shelter and were care
for temporarily in the courthouse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
HARTMAN GETS THE ERIE
Road Will Shortly Pass Under Abso.
lutte Control of Magnate.

New York. April 10.-Following the
action of E. H. Hartman in providing
$4,000 900 for the payment of matur
ing notes it is said in Wall street that
the Erie road will shortly pass under
the absolute control of Mr.. Hartman
and his associates, who stand ready
to spend under certain conditions
from $30,0OO.0 900 to $40, OOO,0 200 for i'm
provements and terminals. tunnels
trackage and rolling stock.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Monday, April 10.

House-Rapid progress made on the
naval appropriation bill. Amendment
increasing the pay of the officers of
the navy and marine corps ruled out
IN a point of order.
Senate-Brief session devoted to
the transaction of routine business.
Mr.. Scott CIV. Va.) made a plea for
more adequate appropriations for pub
lie buildings at Washington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
chloauo Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, April 13.-Wheat-May,
9lAc; July, 85Ac; Sept, 83%c. Corn
May. 67Mc; July, 64Ac; Sept, 63c.
Oats-May, old, 535hc; May. SIC; July,
old. 45Ac; July, 43Ac: Sept, 37Mc.
Pork-May. $l3.40; July, $4,000
13.72h; Sept, $1,000. Butter-Cream.
cries. 22@30c; diaries, 20026c. Eggs
-14hc. Poultry Turkeys. lac;
chickens and springs, 13c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Cut Now Affects 15s, 500 Hands.

Boston, April ia wage reduc.
ton averaging 10 per cent went into
effect in the cotton cloth yarn and
thread mills in New England and New
York state employing a total of 3 $500
operatives. Since the beginning of
the general wage reduction movement
in March the pay of 153, 500 millhands
In the Northern states have been cut.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Mrs. webb-Duke Goes to Jail.

Chicago, April 11.-Mrs. Alice Webb
Duke, the divorced wife of Brodie s.
Duke of the American Tobacco COM
pany, who was arrested on the charge
Of passing forged checks, was held to
await the action of the grand jury in
bonds of $4,000. She was unable to
give surety and was sent to the coun.
ty jail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Second Wife Gets Insurance.

When Frank Viles of Fargo died
some months ago he left $4,000 in
Woodmen insurance. He had two
wives, Ida Viles, divorced, and Emma
Viles, with whom he was living when
he died. The latter claimed the in
surance. and the other brought suit
for the money. Judge Pollock heard
the matter at great length and finally
decided in favor Of the last wife.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Adjournment of Congress-,

Washington, April 13.-That the
present session of congress will ad-
journ on or about Saturday, May 8,
is the prediction made by Representa-
tive James e. Watson of Indiana, Re-
publican whip" Of the house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
oratoricaI Contest at wahpeton.

In the intercollegiate o~ratorical con-
test at Wahpeton the state university
took first place. the State School Of
Science Of Wahpeton second, Fargo
third. and agricultural college fourth.
The speakers and their friends were
banQueted in the commercial club
rooms by the students Of the Science
school after the contest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
TWO THOUSAND DEAD.
Disastrous Flood Occurs Suddenly at
HankoW, China.

Shanghai, April Is. Disastrous
floods are reported to have occurred at
Hankow. in the province of Hupeh.
and it is stated that 1000 persons
have been drowned. Seven hundred
junks were sunk or wrecked.
The floods are said to be due to an
unexpected freshet. The waters caught
the people Unexpectedly in the middle
of the night.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Hrieands Fight Russian Troops.

Lenkoran, T-ranscaucasia, April 10
There was a conflict between Rus.
sian troops and a band of Persian
brigands near the frontier coast OF
Bolusuvar in which the captain and
three Of the Russian soldiers were
killed and i've others wounded.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Thursday, April 9.

senate-House employers liability
bill passed after numerous efforts to
amend it had failed. A number of
senators expressed the opinion that
the bill will be declared unconstitu-
tional.
House-Despite repeated roll calls
forced by the Democrats considerable
progress was made in transacting
business. Three times during the day
the Democrats caught the Republicans
quorum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, April 13.-Cattle-Beeves,
$4.6o@7.30; COWS. s2.15@6.25; heifers,
$4.50@5.40: calves, $4.5O@6.25; West
ern cattle, $4.40@5.50; stockers and
feeders, s3.25@5.25. Hogs-Light,
$50 5@6.15: mixed, $5.65@6.15; heavy,
$5.55@6.10: rough, $5.55 @5.76; pigs.
$4.50@5.45. Sheep, $4.76@6.75; year
lings, $6.2b@7.25; lambs, s6.o0@7.75.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, April 13.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $6.OO@6.75; fair to good,
$5.O0@5.95; good to choice COWS and
heifers, $4.O0@5.00; veals, $3.75@5.0O.
Hogs-$5.7O@5.80. Sheep-Wethers.
$6.OO@6.35; good to choice lambs,
S6.75@7.25.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Minneapolis Wheat

Minneapolis, April 13.-Wheat-
May, 99ssc; July, 9sA @sSMc. On
track-No. 1 hard, $1.03A; No. I
Northern, $1.01A; No, ? Northern,
99A @99%c; No. 8 Northern, 91@9Sc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, April 13.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, $1.01; No. 1
Northern, 99c; No. 2 Northern, csc;
May, SIC; July, 9SBc. Flax-To ar
rive, on track and May, $1.16A; July.
Sl.1SA.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
WORK OF CONGRESS
Wednesday, April 8.

Wednesday, April 8. :
House-After a debate which con-
sumed a large part of the day a new
rule was passed enabling the speaker
to declare a recess at 5 o'clock every
afternoon for the remainder of the
week without q roll call.
Senate-Not in session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
Friday, April 10.

House-Naval bill under considera-
ton nearly the entire day, several
members making exhaustive speeches
in defense of the measure as reported
from committee. Many other speeches
were made on a variety of subjects.
Senate-Not in session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
SEMPLE & MCQUEEN,

PHYSICIANS : AND : SURGEONS.
OFF1cEs--Donoyan Block over Drug Store.
NIGHT CALLs-Dr. Semple at Office. DR.. Nc
Queen at McKechnie house on Second street.
LANGDON, N. DAKOTA
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-04-16
DRS. DONOVAN & MUGAN

PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
OFF1cE-Donovan's Drug Store, Langdon, Nd.
j. j. MUGAN, NJ. D. C. M.
Diseases of Women and General Surgery
a Specially.
REs1DENcE-Corner of 5th street, Opposite
Methodist Church.
PHONE-OHce 1888. House 1877.
JOSEPH C1EAHY, F.. W. MCLEAN
IL -Ga.a.k GAAtn
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-30
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
u $. Department Of Agriculture
Weather Bureau.

November %. 6 Tempera
ture, 30; relative humidity. Sc; di-
rection of wind, east, velocity
of win6. miles; precipitation. o:
weather. clear.
November 80. 6 Tempera-
ture. 23; relative humidity. So; di-
rection of wind, east velocity
of wind, ? miles; precipitation, o;
weather, clear.
Maximum temperature yesterday
81; minimum, 23; mean, 30. or /
below normal
Forecast for Grand junction and
vicinity tissued at Denver): Gener-
ally fair tonight and tomorrow.
X. NJ. H.lRDINGE.
Observer.
The daily sentinel., 1908-11-30
Today Roy Smith. the well known

Today Roy Smith, the well known
matchmaker of the Sherman w.
Moody Jewelry House, sold his mod
ern cottage home at Sl5 Rood
avenue to Samuel G. Smith. of the
Grand Junction Fruit Growers assoc
lauon. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith, as
mas previously been announced by
me Sentinel. will leave the city the
lirst OF the year for Delta where Mr..
smith VIII take possession of a jew
cry store he recently purchased in
that city.