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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
LOCATED IN SAN FRANCISCO
EIoping Rector and Young Heiress
Now Have a Child.

San Francisco, Dec. 31.-The Call
publishes an interview with Rev. Jere
Knode Cooke, formerly pastor of st.
Georges church at Hampstead, l.. l.,
who, it is alleged, left his wife some
eight months ago, clipping with a sew.
enteen-year-old heiress named Floretta
Whaley. The couple have been To-
Gated, it is said, at a fiat at 1899 Green
street in this city, while a search has
been going on for them all owe the
country. A child has been born to
them during the interval. The rector
worked as a painter and decorator and
also did the hardest kind Of manual
labor for the support of himself, his
companion and the child. He had, 1t
is said, lived quietly in Los Angeles
before coming here after he left the
Fast.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
WORST IN TWENTY YEARS
Pittsburg Experiencing Severe
Epidemic of Illness.

Pittsburg, Dec. 2S.-What is said to
be the worst epidemic of sickness
since 1889 is being experienced in
Pittsburg and physicians estimate
that thousands of persons are pros
trated by pneumonia, typhoid fever
and. especially, the grip. Through
out the city probably every home is
affected in some manner and a scare
ity of employees in the large office
buildi rs is seriously felt. The Pitts
burg AWAY company is having diff
Guilty in manning its cars on account
of conductors and motormen being
laid up with the grip.
City Physician B. A. Booth says the
present epidemic of grip exceeds in
scope and severity all but that of
1889, the worst in history, and may
yet break that record. He considers
1T contagious and believes the germs
of disease may have originated far
from here. In 1889 the malady's start
was traced back through Europe to
Asia and finally located in Hongkong,
China.
DR.. Booth says people affected do
not give up quickly enough and go to
bed. His attention vas called to the
fact that thousands have given up and
gone to bed, but he said others who
are struggling along with groans and
complaints should do likewise.
Pneumonia is likely to follow the
trail of the grip if prompt and proper
attention is not given it. Chronic af-
fections of the eyes, ears and throat
are also among the possible after de-
velopments.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
TROOPS TO QUIT G0LOF|ELD
President Orders Withdrawal
of Federal Soldiers.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-President
Roosevelt has directed the withdrawal
of United States troops stationed at
Goldfeld, New.
The president says the troops were
sent to Goldfield on representations
that an Instruction was imminent
and not to provide a substitute for the
exercise by the state of its police
powers. The soldiers have been there
ten days and no disorders have oc-
CURED and the president believes the
powers already vested in the police
officers Of the state are adequate and
that if they choose to do SO they can
maintain order themselves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
GIVEN five DAYS MORE
Governor Must Call Legislature or
Troops Leave GoldfieId.
PRESIDENT ANSWERSAPPEAL
Nevada's Executive Expresses Doubt
That Lawmakers Will Not Sane.
ton Request for Troops.

Washington, Dec. 28.-President
Roosevelt has indicated by telegram to
Governor Sparks of Nevada that the
federal troops now at Goldfield will be
ordered to remain there for a further
period of three weeks provided the
governor within five days issues a call
for a special session of the state leg.
islature. The telegram of the presi-
dent was in response to one from the
governor in which he sets forth the
need of armed intervention and ex-
presses the doubt that to call the leg
islature would result in the necessary
request from that body for federal
aid. The presidents telegram is as
follows:
"Your telegram of Dec. 26 is re,
ceived. 1t. in effect. declares that
you have failed to call the legislature
together because, in your judgment,
the legislature would not call upon
the government of the United States
for the use of troops, although, in
your opinion, it ought to do so. The
Constitution of the United States i'm.
poses not upon you but upon the leg.
islature, If it can be convened, the
duty of calling upon the government
of the United States to protect the
state of Nevada against domestic vio-
lenoe. You now request me to use the
armed forces of the United States in
Violation of the Constitution.
because, in your judgment, the legis-
lature would fail to perform it's duty
under the Constitution. The state
government certainly does not appear
to have made any serious effort to do
it's duty by the effective enforcement
Of its police functions. I repeat again
what l have already said to you sew
eral times, that under the circum.
stances now existing in the state of
Nevada, as made known to me, an
application from the legislature Of the
state is an essential condition to the
indefinite continuance of the troops at
Goldfeld. Circumstances may change
and if they do 1 will take whatever
action the needs Of the situation re-
quire so far as my constitutional pow
ers permit. But the first need is that
the state authorities should do their
duty and the first step toward this is
the assembling of the legislature. 1t
is apparent from your telegram that
the legislature of Nevada can readily
be convened. You have fixed the
period of three weeks as the time
necessary to convene and organize a
special session. If within five days
from the receipt of this telegram you
shall have issued the necessary notice
to convene the legislature of Nevada
I shall continue the station of the
troops at Goldfield during such period
OF three weeks. If within the term of
five days such notice has not been
issued the troops will be Immediately
returned to their former stations"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
ROYALTY is IMPLICATED.
Name of kaiser's Sister Brought Into
Harden Libel Case.


Berlin, Dec. 30.-The name of Prin-
cess Charlotte Won Saxe-Meningen, the
eldest sister of Emperor William, was
brought into the Harden-Von Moltke
libel case as the person who had sup
piled Macmillan Harden with the in
formation concerning the Zu Eulen.
burg group" near the person Of the
emperor, upon which Harden based
his campaign against the ~so-called
camarilla.
Harden had two meetings with the
princess, seemingly at her request.
Professor ~Schweninger, who was pres
ent at these interviews, gave a brief
account of them in a deposition. Gen
eral Count Wilhelm Won Hohenau was
mentioned at these meetings, but no
reference was made to Count Kuno
Won Moltke.
Princess Charlotte and the emperor
have been on cool terms for several
years. The late Prince Bernhard,
husband of the princess, was long op-
posed to the influence of Prince Philip
zu Eulenburg at court. 1t is apparent
that the princess did not forget this
feud and that she has been instru.
mental in running Zu Eulenburg's repu-
tation and his consequent loss of favor
with the emperor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
For Selling Liquor to Indians.

A sensation was created at Fargo
when it became known that the head
officers Of the Peterson Mercantile
company, the largest wholesale liquor
dealers in Northern Minnesota, doing
business in Moorhead, Mimi, were ar
rested by the United States marshal In
Fargo, charged in indictments re-
turned by the federal grand jury with
selling liquor to the Indians of the
Turtle Mountain reservation. Ralph
Peterson, president; Anton H. Erick-
son, treasurer, and Peder H. Peterson,
secretary, were a%rraigned before Unit
ed States Commissioner Rasmussen of
Moorhead and gave bonds for their ap-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
DEMOCRATS TO Meet.
Conference Will Probably Be Held
Early In the Year.

According to State Oil Inspector
Frank A. Wilson of Bathgate, one of
the Democratic leaders of the state, it
is probable that a meeting Of the Dem
ocratic state central committee and
prominent Democrats will be called
early in the year. The meeting will
be held at some point convenient to
all, and doubtless will bring Demo
Gratis from all sections of the state. It
will be in the nature Of a conference,
but will not select candidates for Of
fee, according to Oil Inspector Will
SON.. Efforts will be made to smooth
over any differences that may have
arisen and to discuss general subjects
of interest to the party. An agrees
sive campaign is planned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
BODY IN THE COFFIN
Bruce Grave in London Reopened
by the Authorities.
EXPL0DES ROMANTIC STORY
Witnesses Had Testified That Casket
Contained a Two-Hundred Pound
Roll of Lead.

London, Dec. 31.-The body Of
Thomas Charles bruce in Highgate
cemetery was exhumed just forty
three years to a day after its burial.
The coffin was found to contain the
remains of a human body, thus ex-
Dloding the romantic tale of Robert
G. Caldwell and others, VINO swore
during the recent hearing of the
bruce perjury case that it contained
q roll of lead.
The official statement given out by
representatives Of the home office and
others. who were officially present at
the exhumation, not only definitely
disposes of the lead myth but seems
effectively to prove that the body bur-
led in 1864 was actually that Of II. c..
bruce. The authorized statement fol-
lows:
The coffin was opened and found
to contain the body of an aged, beard.
ed man; the plate on the coffin bore
the name Thomas Charles Druce.'"
All the entrances to the cemetery
were surrounded by eordons of police.
Only those persons who had passes
from the home Office were admitted to
the grounds. George Hollamby bruce
who claims he is the rightful heir to
the Portland dukedom and to it's vast
estate, tried twice to get into the
cemetery, but was met with a stern
refusal.
The bruce vault has thus given up
It's secret after ten years of legal pro.
%ceedings which have cost, all told. a
considerable fortune. A large part Of
this money was obtained from servant
girls and other workers who were in.
duced to buy shares in a company
formed to prosecute the claims of
George Hollamby bruce against the
estate of the Duke Of Portland.
The charge of perjury against Her
bert bruce is effectively disposed Of.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
WILL SERVE IF DRAFTED.
Bryan Refuses to Discuss Other Presi.
dental Possibilities.

Kansas City, Dec. 20.-William ].
Bryan, who is in this city, when ques-
toned as to Democratic presidential
possibilities and particularly as to
the probable candidacy of Governor
John A. Johnson Of Minnesota, said
in the course of an interview:
81 know Governor Johnson person.
ally, but you must pardon me for not
going into personalities. 1 could not
discuss him nor any one else as a
presidential possibility and be quoted
without being misunderstood.
II shall not volunteer as a Demo-
cratic presidential candidate, but if I
am drafted I will not desert"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
CONDITION NOT CRITICAL.
Empress of Russia Slowly Recovering
From Illness.

st. Petersburg, Dee. 28.-An authori-
tative 2 announcement issued from
Tsarskoe-Selo confirms the informa-
ton that the condition of the empress
Of Russia is in no sense critical, but
that her convalescence has been SLOW
er than her physicians had hoped.
There has, however, been a slight IND
provement day by day for two weeks
past. Since the beginning of the en-
press illness the doctors have enter
tanned no decisions regarding the de-
bilitated condition of the patient. The
strain of the last few years has told
heavily upon her, but there is no Or
ganic weakness to arouse alarm. 1t
will be months before she will be able
to participate in the ceremonies of
the court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
WOMAN FIGHTS OFFICERS.
Four Deputy shsriffs Are Required 70
Overcome Her.

Four Deputy Sheriffs Are Required to
Overcome Her.
Deputy Sheriff Convis of Bottineau
went to Qardina to serve Lotion
papers and search ed blind
pig run by Thorn /. When he
proceeded to carry is orders Mrs.
Thorn is said to l. e attacked him
with a billiard cue, and she being
much larger he did some lively dodg-
ing to escape.
He sent to Bottineau for help and
four more deputies went to his as
sistance. After a hard fight the force
succeeded in arresting and tying the
woman, after which the men sue.
cumbed.
They were brought to Bottineau
tied hand and foot and will have a
hearing on the charge Of a~ssaulting
an officer with a dangerous weapon.
1t is said several barrels Of liquors
were secured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
FOR STRATEGIC REASONS.
Canal Locks and Dams Will Not Be
Built at La Boca.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-For strategic
reasons and to prevent their bonn
bardment and destruction by a hos
tile feet the isthmian canal commits
sion has determined to change the
location of the dams and locks which
1t was originally intended to construct
at La Boca and instead they will be
built at Mirafores, four miles inland
and within the zone of safety. Presi-
dent Roosevelt has approved the plans.
1t is said that aside from strategic
reasons advanced for the change in
plans is also that of the question of
cost, the saving of time in the COM
pletion of the canal and that a more
satisfactory foundation can be secured
at Miraflores. The estimated saving
In cost will be considerable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
JUDGE CAssoDAY E A
Chief Justice of Supreme Court of
Wisconsin,

Madison, Wis, Dec. 30.-Chief JUS
tice j.. B. Cassoday of the state SUI
preme court is dead. Justice Casso-
days death followed an operation per-
formed two weeks ago for an affec-
ton of the bladder. He had rallied
surprisingly and it was thought he
would recover. He suddenly suffered
a relapse, death ensuing in a few
hours. He was born in 1880, ascend
ed the supreme bench of the state in
1880 and became chief justice in 1894,
succeeding Chief Justice Orion. He
will be succeeded as chief justice by
John d. Winslow, Democratic, by vir-
tue Of seniority Of service.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
ABOUT FIFTY YET MISSING
Two Hundred and Twenty Bodies Re.
covered From Darr Mine.

Jacobs Creek, Pa, Dec. 2s.-Ex-
plorations in the Darr mine Of the
Pittsburg Coal company have been
completed with the exception of the
numerous falls Of slate. A total of
22o bodies have been recovered from
tho main headings and entries. The
number Of bodies that will be found
under the falls, while still preblemat-
ical, il estimated at about nfty. At
tsntion IL being given to the removal
ef the earcasses d the dead hagses
and nries.
Coroner Wynn has fixed Jan. Q as
the aats Of inquest, which wiz be held
at DnShAoA, Pa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Accused Of Forgery.

c. J.. Griffith, alias c. L. Powers,
alias Delois, an actor, was arrested in
East Grand Forks on an e%astbound
Northern Pacific passenger train,
charged with forgery of the name of
George B. Clifford to a check for
$21.50, that was passed IN M. stanch-
field. clothier, of Grand Forks. Crit
fifth returned to Grand Forks without
requisition papers being necessary. He
had a ticket for st. Paul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
THREE PERSONS KILLED.
Eighteen Others Injured in a Wreck
in New Jersey.

Camden, N. j., Dec. 28.-Three per-
sons were killed and eighteen injured
In a collision On the elevated tracks
Of the Pennsylvania railroad just out
side the station here when a Pember-
ton accommodation train ran into the
real of an Atlantic City express. A
heavy fog was the principal contribu-
tory cause of the accident. The dead
ere G. P. Sontjen, stanwick, N. j.; H.
y. Glarbini, Mount Holly, N. j., and
T. L. Webster, Merchontville, N. J.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
TWO HUNDRED KILLED.
Machine Guns Used on Strikers at
iquique, Chile.

Washington, Dec. 23.-Two hundred
striking laborers have been killed at
Iquique, Chile, according to a dispatch
received at the state department from
the American representative of this
government. They were part of a body
of 10000 laborers who had entered the
city from the interior and who had
refused to return to their employment
in the nitrate industry.
The government declared a state of
siege and finally the trouble resulted
in the laborers being fired upon with
machine guns.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
CALLS AN EXTRA SESSION
Governor Sparks Summons the Neva-
da Legislature.

Carson, New, Dec. Ex-Governor
Sparks has called an extra session of
the legislature to on Jan. IA,
1908. For the past t%wenty-four hours
the governor has been deluged with
dispatches from all over the state and
many places outside Nevada, urging
the calling of the extra session to set
tie labor troubles. The call says:
1.-The object of the extra session is
to adjust by legislation, if possible,
the controversy existing between the
miners and mine owners at Goldfeld."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Michigan Village DESTROYED,

sault Ste. Marie. Mich, Dec. 30.-A
message from Richards Landing says
that that village was destroyed by
fire. The loss is stated to be 5000, 900.
There are only three business build
ings deft, Richards Landing is a town
On st. Josephs island, below the 500.
1t is the center of a rich agricultural
and timber district. The population
Is nearly 1000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
HORSE RACE NOT GAMING.
District Court Reverses Decision of
Justice Court.


The case Of the Trail County Agri-
cultural society VS.. Martin l.. Rude has
been decided at Hillsboro In favor of
the plaintiff. The suit grew out of
the refusal Of Mr.. Rude to pay a sub
scription of 500 to the association and
additional subscription Of $25 to guar
antee expenses of a certain race meet
ing held last summer. The case was
brought up in justice court and the de-
tense i%nterposed a demurrer on the
ground that horse racing is gambling;
is contrary to public policy and good
morals, and hence the debt was unlaw-
ful and could not be collected. The
lower court sustained the demurrer
and the district court reversed this de-
eision.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
TIED UP BY RED TAPE.
Great Northern Trains Ordered Discon.
tinued OWinu to TechnicaIitv.

Great Northern rains Ordered Discon.
tinued Owing to Technically.
= Canadian government red tape has
caused a temporary discontinuance of
train service between Morden and
Walhalla. Beginning two weeks ago,
the Great Northern ran trains through
to Morden from Grand Forks. The
Canadian government discovered that
the crossing of the Great Northern and
Canadian Pacific had not been inspect
ed by the high royal commissioners,
and so the Great Northern was told to
discontinue running trains until the
inspection is made. Trips are being
made to Walhalla as usual from Grand
Forks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
WHOLE FAMILY WIPED OUT
Five Persons Perish in a Fire at a
Suburb of Boston,

. III a "S CT q
Suburb of Boston.
Boston, Dec. 28.-Five persons were
burned to death in a fire which de-
stroyed the house of John Clark at
WATERFOWL, a suburb. Every member
of the Clark family met death in the
flames. The dead are John Clark, his
wife and their three children. The
flames had made great Roadway when
first discovered by a neighbor. The
house was about two miles from the
center of the town and by the time
the freaaen reached the scene the
house had been burned almost to the
ground. The firemen were able to
reach the bodies of the father and the
two boys, but the mother and little
girl were not found until the ruins Of
the house had cooled sufficiently to
permit a more thorough search.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
statement By eInkIer.

E. r. sinkler Of Grafton, candidate
for the Republican nomination for con.
gress, declares in a signed statement
that he is not the candidate Of the
Stalwart or any other faction. He says
that no nan or set Of men have q
string on him. Sinkler has besA given
the credit of belonging to the Stalwart
faction and his statement will clear
the matter I'D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, Dec. 3o.-Wheat-May,
$l.l1A; July, $1.11A @1.11%. On
track-No. 1 hard, $1.10% @1.1O%;
No. 1 Northern, $1.OS% @1.08M; No. 2
Northern. $1.O6%@1.06% No. 8 North
ern, $1.03% @1.O3T.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Application for a Receiver.

Trenton, N. j., Dec. 30.-An applica-
ton for a receiver for the Passaic
Steel company was made in the Unit.
ed States circuit court here and arxu-
ment is being heard to show cause
why the receiver should not be ~
pointed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Duluth Wheat and Elax.

Duluth, Dec. 30.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, $1.09A;
No. 1 Northern, SLOTS; No. 2 North.
ern, $1.05A; Dec, $1.06%; May, ST.
12h; July, $1.12M. In store-No. /
Northern, $1.06%; No. 2 Northern, ST.
04A. Flax-To arrive and on track,
$1.14A; Dec, $1.14h; May, $1.2O;
July, $1.21A.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
aronna 1. Candidate.

CONGRESSMAN A. J. Cronna will be q
candidate to succeed himself as con-
gressman-at-large from North Dakota.
Since his return from Washington last
week biz friends have insisted upon
him dealar1ng himself. Within a few
days he VIA announce to the people
Of North Dakota the platform upon
which hS will seek reelection.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

St. Paul, Dec. 23.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $5.0O@5.75; fair to good,
$3.25@4.75; good to choice COWS and
heifers, $3.00@3.75; veals, $3.75@5.50.
Hogs-$4.40@4.50. Sheep-Wethers,
$3.s5@4.00; good to choice lambs,
SIS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Thursday. Dec. 10.

House-Speaker Cannon announced
the standing committees for the ses-
sion and several propositions demand
ing immediate attention were referred.
bitterly denounced a Washington ews-
paper for publishing a statement re-
garding himself and Messrs. Will
Jams and De Almond engaged in a
brief but lively fist fight.
Senate-Not in session.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Chicago Grain and Provisions

Chicago, Dec. 3O.-wheat-May.
$1.o4N CLOS; July, s7Mc. Corn
May, 1914 @5s%c; July, 5sAc. Oats
May, old, SAC; May, 52Ac; July,
old. 4Sc; July, 46hc. Pork-Jan., $12.-
Is; May, $l3.12h. Butter-Creamer-
les. 20@29c; diaries, 18@25c. Eggs
2l@2Sc. Poultry Turkeys, lie;
chickens and springs, 9hc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-wheat-May.
s1.o5; July, s7Ac. Corn-May, 57Ac;
July, 56&c. Oats-May, old, 53kc;
May, SIC; July, old, 47Ac; July, 45c.
Pork-Jan., $12.65; May, $13.12h. But
ter-Creameries, 20@29c; diaries, 1s
@25c. Eggs-24@25c. Poultry-Tur.
keys, 8@11c; chickens and springs, SC.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago. Dec. so.-Cattle-Beeves,
Se.bo@6.1b; cows and heifers, $1,000
$50: Texans, s3.15@4.0O; calves, $500
oS.76; Western cattle. $4.3004.60;
stscksrs and feeders, s2.45@4.25. Hogs
LIGHT, $4.25@4.75; mixed, $4,000
$50; heavy, $4.85@4.8O; rough, $4.35
o4As; pigs, Ss.s5@4.55. Sheep, $3.50
O4.ss; yearlings. s4.7o05.4o; lambs.
44.ke0e.Se.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Cattle-Beeves.
$3.45@6.20; COWS and heifers, $1,000
40; Texans, $S.15@S.so; calves, s4.75
@700; Western cattle, $3.3O@42O:
stockers and feeders, $2.35@4.30. Hogs
Light, s4.S5@4.75; mixed, $4,000
4.SO; heavy, $4.4004.s0; rough. $40
04.45; pigs, $3.7504.65. Sheep. S1.75
V4.s6: yearlings. $4.3o05.25; lambs.
$50 06.10.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-02
George A. Pettibone mn.

Boise, Ida, Dec. 31.-The illness of
G. A. Pettibone has caused an ad-
journment of his trial. Pettibone be-
came violently i'll and was taken to a
hospital. For a time his condition
was extremely critical, but much i'm
provement in his condition is reported.