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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
VERDICT IN LAND A
Two Defendants Guilty and Two
Acquitted.

Washington, June 22.-"Guilty, Fred
erick A. Hyde, Joost H. Schneider;
not guilty. John A. Benson, Henry P.
Dimond."
This was the verdict rendered by a
jury In the criminal court here in the
case of the trial of these four men, all
W~esterners, n of them, Benson, a
millionaire real estate operator, for al
legged conspiracy to defraud the gov
eminent out of valuable lands in the
Far West. The jury had been out al
most seventy-five hours.
Benson and Dimond were acquitted
on all of the forty-two counts in the
Indictment. Hyde and Schneider were
convicted on all but ten of the counts.
Benson and Dimond were Immediately
released from custody. All four men
have been under $4,000 bail. Hyde's
bail was increased under the iury's
verdict to 100000 and Sc%hneider's to
$40 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
WILL SUCCEED TAFT
Luke E. Wright to Be Appointed
Secretary Of War.
ESTEEMED BY THE ARMY
New Cabinet Minister Won Affection
of the Soldiers During His Stay
in the Philippines.

Washington, June 20.-Secretary
Taft has presented to the president his
resignation, to take effect June 80,
and it was announced at the White
House that Luke E. Wright of Tennes-
see will be appointed secretary of war
to succeed Mr.. Taft. In making this
appointment the president was infu-
enced somewhat by the desire to rec
ognize in an emphatic way that there
is no longer any dividing line between
the North and the South and that all
good Americans are in thought and
deed one and the president was in
luenced still more bySIhe fact that
Governor Wright's personal attributes
and experience pre-eminently fit him
for this particular position.
The statement given out at the
White House concerning Mr.. Wright's
appointment says in part:
GAS Philippine commissioner and
later as vice governor and governor,
he won the affection and regard of
the army to a high degree and many
of the most distinguished of the men
who served in the army at the time
he was in the Philippines have urged
his appointment because they felt in
a peculiar way that he was their
champion and in a peculiar way I'M
derstood them and their needs. This
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
Items of a Week From Various
Parts of the State.
WERGELAND STATUE
NorWegians Gather at Fargo to Honor
Memory of the Noted Poet and
Patriot.

Hundreds of Norwegians from Far
go and surrounding towns in North
Dakota and Minnesota, with prominent
Visitors from all sections of the North
west, witnessed the unwilling of the
Wergeland statue at Fargo. The
statue was presented to the Norwe-
CLANS of this country by the Normands
forbundet of Norway. The presenta-
ton was made by Secretary Klaveness
and Bishop Bang at Minneapolis, May
~, and the statue was awarded to Far
go after hot competition from several
cities in different states, on the ground
that it was the greatest Norwegian
center in the United States.
The Wergeland monument repre-
sents one of Norway's greatest poets
and patriots, and it was unveiled on
the hundredth anniversary of his
birth.
The statue is fourteen feet high,
mounted on a handsome pedestal, on
an imposing site in Island park. The
spot will be visited annually by thou
sands of Norwegians who visit Fargo.
There vas a brilliant array of speak
ers, it being Governor Burke's second
address in the city within three weeks.
Other prominent speakers were Rabbi
Reinhart of Minneapolis and Rev. John
Q. Helgen of Tacoma.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Little Faction is Ahead.

The factional struggle in the Repub-
lican party in Mclean county between
the forces supporting C. B.. Little and
those of Senator Hansbrough was set.
tied as far as the craftsmanship of the
county central committee is concerned
In favor of w. P. MacComber, the
leader of the Little forces. Judge
Burke of the district court of Valley
City, following the action of the Re
publican state committee, granted a
permanent injunction forbidding E. f.
Ramsey, who was selected as chair.
maj by the H%ansbrough forces, from
acting or interfering with MacCom-
Der. The case came up on a writ of
QUO w%arranto. AT the county conven-
ton in Mclean county a minority of
the central committee attempted to
depose MacComber. The court holds
by this decision that this action was
illegal and MacComber remains chair
man,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
LAKE E. WRIGHT.

is especially true as regards the men
who We're Union veterans of the Civil
war for these greatly feel that he was
always specially interested in their
welfare.
"Moreover, his great administrative
and legal ability both peculiarly fit
him to deal with the problems in the
Philippines, Panama and Cuba, for
the work of the war department is
now such that only a man with spe-
cial fitness and unusual training is
able to do justice to it. Of all the
men in the country the president feels
that Luke Wright is the man best
equipped to take up the work of the
department which for the past seven
years has been under the control first
of Root and then of Taft.
"As a young man he was captain in
the Confederate army. He is one of
the leading lawyers, not only of his
state, but of the entire South. He has
also been foremost in advocating and
insisting upon fair treatment for the
colored people,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Brief Synopsis Covering the Principal
PIanks,

Brief Synopsis Covering the Principal
PIanks.
Chicago, June 1S.-The Republican
national convention, in it's platform,
declares as follows:
Tariff-Revision by a special ses.
sion of congress Immediately following
the Inauguration of the text presi-
dent.
Currency-The establishment of a
permanent currency system which will
prevent financial s~tringencies.
Postal Savings Bank-Favoring it's
establishment as encouragement of
thrift.
Trusts-More perfect control by the
government and greater publicity in
their affairs.
Observation-Disclosures supervision over
stock and bond issues and provision
that railways may make inoffensive
traffic arrangements.
MISUNDERSTANDING authority of
courts but providing for notice, or if
this is impossible, a full hearing on
injunctions.
Farmers-Good roads, rural mail
and more attractive farm life.
Natural Resources-Conservation of
products and properties, reclamation
and Irrigation, the distribution of
lands among landless settlers and wa
terway Improvement.
Foreign Commerce-Its extension,
especially among American republics.
Civil Service-Enforcement and ex.
tension of the law.
Public Health-For national health
agency.
Mines-For establishment of bureau
of mines.
insular-An ever increasing meas.
ure of home rule of the Philippines
and imperisnable bonds of mutual in.
terest with Cuba.
Negroes-Equal justice for all men
without regard to race or color.
Army and Navy-To keep this coun-
try ready at all times TO defend it's
traditional doctrines and protect her
citizens at home and abroad.
Merchant NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to re.
yiva If
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
SEEMED DEAD, BUT LIVES
Boy Fished From Cistern After Beino
Submerged Five Minutes.

w. Dominick, five-year-old son of F.
d. Donkowski, had a wonderful escape
from deauh by drowning at Mimic. For
a While it was believed he was dead.
The mother sent the boy to bring
potatoes for dinner from a dark room.
underneath which is a cistern. The
boy failed to return, and the father
was notified. He fastened to the room
Where the potatoes were kept and
looked down into the cistern. Every
thing was still, there being no evil
dence OF the water having been dis
turbed. y pole with an iron hook at
tached, made for the purpose of fish
ing things out of the c~istern, was at
hand. This the father seized, and at
the first attempt hooked the clothing
of the boy and brought him to the
surface.
The body was then taken to the
rooms above. A doctor could find no
sign of breathing, but there was a
slight action OF the heart and the doc
tor went to work with a will.
After an hour of hard work he sue
ceeded in getting the water off the
boys lungs and restored respiration.
The lad is now doing nicely. He was
in the water at least five minutes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
CONGRESSMAN SHERMAN.

minutes and Tor a time presenting to
the timid the spectre of a Roosevelt
stampede. This demonstration was
decidedly the feature OF a day other,
wise notable for a stirring speech
from the permanent chairman of the
convention, Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge of Massachusetts, for much
practical procedure in placing the con-
yention on a smooth running basis and
TO. the final defeat of the plan to re-
duce he representation of Southern
states at future national conventions.
Probably the most important act of
the day, and the Il having greatest
significance, was the adoption of the
report OF the committee on credentials,
seating the Taft delegations practical
ly in toto. If there had been any
lingering doubt OF the Taft strength it
disappeared before this decisive ac-
ton. which in effect placed upward of
100 delegates in the Taft column.
Equally important, and even more re-
markable, was the final acceptance of
this result by the allies" without the
formality of a dissenting minority re-
port and without carrying the ques-
ton to the floor of the convention for
the open fight, which had been long
threatened.
The resolution offered by James
Francis Burke OF Pennsylvania reduc-
ing the representation of states to a
basis of Republican votes cast by
those states was defeated by a vote
of SOC to All after a bitter fight on
the floor of the convention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
J0BBERs RETURN O
Weeks Jaunt Through North Dakota
Ended,


Fol the space of an hour and thirty
minutes Lamoure entertained and was
entertained by the st. Paul jobbers
and the manufacturers. A reception
committee met the party at Dickey
and escorted them to Lamoure. Upon
arrival the jolly jobbers were marched
to the park and each member was
presented with a boutonniere of wild
flowers to which a caro- was attached
bearing the legend, Full many a flow
er is born to blush unseen, but you
have seen Lamoure." Congressman
Stevens paid a glowing tribute to
North Dakota and the pioneers who
have made it n of the greatest and
richest states in the Union. "Best
time we have had on the trip" was
the comment of the jobbers.
The special train consisting of four
sleeping cars, dining car and one
coach, carrying the st. Paul jobbers,
stopped at Dickey. The Minnesota
state band of twenty-five pieces en-
tertained them and livened the city
with some excellent selections.
The st. Paul party had a day of
cordial receptions. Cleveland put on
holiday attire and met the train on its
arrival with a band. The Commercial
club of Cakes met the train with au-
tomobiles and drove about the city
and held a later reception in the pub
lie hall.
Cordial receptions were given the
5obbers at Fargo, Jamestown, Bis
marck, Mandan, Valley City, Dickin-
son, Casselton, Sanborn, McHenry,
Minnewaukon, Maddox and other
cities visited, and the party returned
home well pleased with their tour and
much impressed with the prosperity
evident everywhere in North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
READY FOR INDEPENDENCE
Declaration Adopted by Philippine
Assembly,.

Manila, June 1.-THE Philippine
assembly, on the eve of adjournment,
declared by a vote of 81 to Is that
independence was the aspiration of
the Filipino people and that they were
ready for immediate independence.
Speaker Osmena, in addressing the
house formally at the close of the ses-
sion, brought up the question. He
said that it was his aspiration to have
independence. The people wanted it
and their acts and achievements
showed hat they were capable of re-
ceiving it.
The ~Progressist party leaders de-
manded a separate vote on the ques-
ton, their spokesman declaring that
the people were not yet ready for
complete independence. All wanted
independence, he said, some day; but
the time vas not yet ripe for it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
SHERMAN is SELECTED.
New Yorker Gets Second Place on Re.
publican Ticket.

Chicago, June 19.-With Congress-
man James S. Sherman of New York
chosen as vice presidential candidate
and running mate of Secretary Taft
the Republican national convention of
1908 passed into history. The final
session lasted less than two hours.
The committees to notify the candi-
dates We're officially promulgated. Sen
ator William Warner of Missouri. past
conllhander-in-chief of the Grand Army
OF the Republic, being selected to
mead the delegation that will call upon
Secretary Taft, and Senator j. C. Bur
rows of Michigan being placed at the
bead of the committee to notify Mr..
Sherman.
Before the convention assembled it
was practically certain that the vice
presidency would go to Mr.. Sherman.
A large number of states had endorsed
his candidacy in caucus and it spread
k wildfire. The New York delega.
ton solidly stood back of Mr.. Sherman
and when the voting began there was
q Ao0A vi dClCSdISS 10 ldll 1QCO line.
victory being assured to the New York
representative long before the roll
had been half completed.
Speaker Cannon appeared unexpect-
eddy upon the floor of the convention
and by unanimous consent was grant
ed the privilege of making the second
ing speech for Mr.. Sherman, who had
been placed in nomination by Timothy
L. Woodruff, chairman of the New
York delegation.
Mr. Cannon was uproariously greet
ed as he stepped to the convention
platform and his earnest tribute to
Mr.. Sherman, one of his floor leaders
in the lower house of congress-. was
enthusiastically applauded.
Governor Curtis Guild of Massacbr-
setts, former Governor Franklin Muir
ply of New Jersey and Mr.. Sherman
the only candidates for the vice
presidency formally placed in nomina.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
BLACK HAND TRAGEDY
Three Alleged BIackmaiIers Killed In
New Orleans.

Three Alleged BIackmaiIers Killed N
New Orleans.
New Orleans, June 1S.-A black
hand tragedy with the unusual SEQUEL
that the blackmailers, numbering four,
were killed or wounded, while their
victims escaped without a scratch, was
enacted here in the historic former
home of General B%eauregard in the
French quarter and now the residence
OF Pietro Giacon, a wine merchant,
reputed to be one of the wealthiest
Italians in the South.
G1acona is siXty-one years old and
how he and his son Carrada managed
to Kill three armed and desperate men
is not yet clear to the police. 1t is
certain that the Giaconas invited the
blackmailers into their house and
dined them for several hours before
the shooting.
The Giaconas claim that the un.
usual feast was practically forced on
them and that they did not shoot un-
TIL after n of their guests had
opened fire. The identified dead are
Giovanni Barreca and Giro Cusimano;
unidentified, one Italian.
Francisco Vattali of St. Louis is the
man who was wounded. Vattali claims
to have benn shot while passing Gia-
cona's house, leaving the possibility
that the fourth guest may have es-
capped despite his wounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Boys Hand Valuable.

After being out n hour, the jury
at Grand Forks in the case of Maria
Fawcett as guardian of Harvey Faw-
cett, her minor son, VS.. the Grand
Forks Times Publishing company,
brought in a verdict for the plaintiff
for $4,000. Plaintiff sued to recover
$1,000 for loss of a finger and serious
and permanent injury to his hand by
reason of its being crushed in a folder
used by the defendant company. The
defense sought to show contributory
negligence. The boy is a son Of DR..
John FaWcett.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
FINED $1,000 EACH.
Paper Companies Pleaded Guilty to
Illegal Combination.


New York, June 22.-Twenty-four
companies manufacturing Manila wrap,
ping paper We're fined $4,000 each by
Judge Hough in the United States cir
cult court. They pleaded guilty on
Friday last to maintaining an illegal
combination in restraint of trade.
They We're members of the Manila and
Fibre association.
In imposing the fines Judge Hough
said that the combination of paper
manufacturers was a clear violation
OF the Sherman antitrust law, but be-
cause of eNtenuating circumstances he
would impose a fine only. The COM
panies have arranged to pay their
fines through their counsel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
WILLIAM II. TAFT.

the nominating speeches in behalf OF
Cannon, Fairbanks, Hughes, Taft,
Foraker, Knox and La Toilette.
A great demonstration followed the
speech of Congressman Burton NOM
mating Taft, the cheering lasting
twenty-five minutes. Before the ballot
was taken a second great demonstra-
ton broke out, this time in honor of
President Roosevelt, and continued for
half an hour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
GiIby Elevator Burned.

The Duluth elevator at Gilby was
destroyed by fire, with 5000 bushels of
wheat and a small quantity of flour
and feed. The elevator was of 10000
bushels capacity. The loss is $1O,O 900,
covered by insurance. The elevator
caught fire the previous afternoon, but
the Gilby fire department succeeded
in putting it out, it was supposed. The
second fire was bursting out Of the
roof when noticed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, June 22.-Wheat-June,
SOC; July, s6M@ S6Mc; Sept, s5Ac;
Dec, $3.50. Corn-July, 69%c; Sept,
zoe; Dec, 59Ac; May, 59Ac. Oats
July, old. 45%c; July, 44%c; Sept,
39h @39Ac; Dec, 39%c; May, 41Mc.
Pork-July, $14.50; Sept, STATS. But
ter-Creameries. 19@22kc; dairies,
17@21c. Eggs-14kc. Poultry-Tur-
keys, lac; chickens. 10c; springs. 20
@22c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Wrestling Bout Is Fatal.

At a friendly wrestling bout at Wi
shek, John Cameron received injuries
from which he died at the hospital in
Bismarck. Cameron was wrestling
With a friend and allowed his opponent
to take a full Nelson hold on him, say.
ing he would see if he could break it.
The two men Slipped and fell, and
Cameron's opponent, a heavy and pow
erfnl man, fell on him with such force
that he dislocated a vertebrate, caus-
ing almost complete paralysis.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Admits MARVEL Robbery.

Frank Stevens, one of the Marvel
p%ostofIice robbers, pleaded guilty at
Fargo, and Thomas Payne decided to
stand trial in the United States court.
Judge Reed of Iowa is sitting for
Judge Amidon. There were three
men arrested for the Marvel job. The
p%ostottlce was robbed of a lot of
stamps and other articles which were
found later neal Oslo, MINI. The
crime was traced to these three men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Postmaster Mitchell Fined.

Charles Mitchell, former postmaster
at jamestown, who was forced out of
pfice some months ago, pleaded guilty
IN the United States court at Fargo
to an embezzlement charge and was
fined $500. 1t is claimed there was no
criminal intent, that Mitchell hap
pened to be short at the time the in
spector m and the deficiency was
due to lack of methods of bookkeep-
ing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
WHlsKEY BY MAIL.
Minnesota Firm Fined for Selling
Liquor t. Indians.

The Henderson Mercantile company
of Moorhead was fined 5000 in the
United States court at Fargo by Judge
Reed for selling liquor to North Da-
kota Indians. The company had sold
liquor to Indians on the Turtle Noun
tain reservation, largely through mail
orders. The company pleaded inabil-
ity to distinguish between whites and
reds VIII letters accompanied by
money orders were sent in request
ing liquor shipments.
Judge Reeds inquiry on the failure
of Minnesota prosecutions led to a
statement by United States District
Attorney Rourke of this state that the
district attorney in Minnesota showed
no interest in North Dakota Indians.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago. June 22.-Cattle-Beeves,
s4.s5@8.00; Texans, $4.75@7.25; West
erners, $4.75@7.0O; stockers and feed
ers, $2.60@5.50; COWS and heifers, ST.
50@6.20: calves, $4.75@6.75. Hogs
Light, $5.55@6.10; mixed, $5.60@6.15;
heavy, S5.55@6.15; rough, $5.55@5.75;
pigs, S4.50@5.40; good to choice heavy,
$5.75@6.C5. Sheep, s2.OO@5.2O; year
!ings, $4.80@5.55: lambs. $4.00@6.15.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
SHOULD BE ENLARGED.
Justice Brewer Discusses Restraining
Power of Courts.

Worcester, Mass, June 1S.-Associ-
ate Justice David j. Brewer of the
United States supreme court, in an
address at Clark college commence
ment here, declared that the restrain
ing power of the court of equity
Should be enlarged and not dimin-
ished" and that to restrict this power
OF the court is a "step backwards to-
ward barbarism."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, June 22.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, $1.O7A; No.
/ Northern, s1.05A @1.05M; No. 2
Northern, $1.01A; July, $1.O3A; Sept,
$3.50. FlaX-To arrive, on track and
July, $1.20h; Sept, S1.1Sk; Oct, ST.
17B; Dec, $1.16k.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Grand Forks Man Badly Hurt.

Elias Peterson, employed as a
miller in the Diamond flourmill at
Grand Forks, fell thirty feet down the
ehaft while at work. He sustained a
broken thigh bone, a sprained wrist
and sever bruises. He will live.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25

ton. There were scattering votes,
however, for Vice President Fairbanks
and Governor Sheldon of Nebraska
from two of the state delegations.
Mr.. Sherman's victory was an over
whelming one, SIS votes being the to.
tai before his nomination was made
unanimous.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Old Officers AGAIN Elected.

The annual meeting of the board of
regents of the state university was
held at Grand Forks, and the officers
for the coming year were elected, the
old officers being honored by re.elec-
ton as follows: President, J. G. Gun
derson, Aneta; secretary, Professor
Wilkerson, university. The various
matters of a routine nature were dis
DOsed of.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Payne Is Acquitted.

In the United States court et Fargo
Thomas Payne, charged with com.
plicity in the Marvel postofRce rob.
berry. was acquitted. Fred Stevens.
who pleaded guilty to being one of
the men engaged in the crime, claims
that he never saw Payne and that the
latter was not a member of the party,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
HORSE THIEF SHOT.
"Eustler" Falls, but Companions Pick
Him UP and Garry Him Away.

Horse thieves we're overtaken in
the act in the barn of Alex Manner, a
farmer twelve miles north of Fessen-
den. Mr.. Manner armed himself and,
with his two sons, gave the thieves a
chase. Shots were exchanged and one
Of the thieves went down, either dead
or wounded, but his two companions
seized him, threw him over one of
their horses and all made their escape.
The sheriff's Office was notified and
a strong pursuit is being made. The
thieves abandoned the Manner horses
in their flight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, June 22.-Wheat-July,
$1.o3&; Sept, S9%@S9Ac. On track
No. L hard, $1.o7M @1.O7M; No. 1
Northern, s1.055s@1.05B; No. 2
Northern, S1.O3B @1.o3B; No. 8
Northern, $1.00% @1.O3.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, June 22.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $6.0O@6.75; fair to good,
$5.OO@5.75; good to choice COWS and
heifers, $4.50@5.50; veals, $3.75@5.OO.
Hogs-S5.70@5.S0. Sheep-Wethers,
$4.25@4.75; good to choice lambs,
$5.0O@5.25; springs, $5.5O@6.OO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-25
Brakeman Wants Heavy DAMAGES.

Damages in the sum of $780, 200 are
demanded by Ira Baird, a brakeman,
In a suit against the 500 road at st.
Pau, on account of personal injuries.
The plaintiff alleges that he was
jostled from his position on top of a
freight a when the train ran off the
tracks through an open switch near
Cakes, Feb. 20, 1907.