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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
General Gordon Dead.

Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 11.-General
George w. Gordon, commander-in-
chief of the United Confederate Vet.
Grams and United States congressman.
Is dead. General Gordon's illness
was due to kidney trouble. which de-
veloped complications.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
EMPEROR OF JAPAN PLEASED
Thanks President for Courtesy to Ad.
miraI Togo.

Washington, Aug. 10.-President
Taft has received a cablegram from
the emperor of Japan thanking him for
his cordial welcome to Admiral Togo.
The message follows:
"The splendid welcome accorded by
you to Admiral Togo and the friendly
sentiments expressed by you on that
occasion have touched me very deep.
ly and I pray you to accept this assur-
ance of my most cordial thanks and
appreciation"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
DEPLoRE TARIFF ACTION NOW
National Business League Would Wait
Until Board Reports.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-Directors of the
National Business league at a meeting
held here adopted resolutions depre-
eating congressional action looking to-
ward any tariff revision until the tariff
board has completed its investigation
Of the different schedules and report.
ed to congress.
The resolution endorses the policy
Of President Taft In regard 10 tariff
revision.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Cavalier. Celebrates Victory.

Cavalier held a big celebration mark
ing the conclusion of the long fight
for the county seat honors in Pembina
county. A barbecue, held in the early
part of the evening, was attended by
several thousand persons. The ad-
dress of the day was delivered by
George A. Bangs of Grand Forks, he
being Cavaliers attorney in the long
fight. There still is pending in the
supreme court of the state a motion
for a rehearing of the case, due to
come On for argument Aug. 10.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
RULING FAVORS LABOR MEN
Comptroller of Treasury DEGREES
Eight-Hour Day for Navy Yards.

Washington, Aug. 11.-Organized
labor won a signal victory when Comp.
troller of the Treasury T--acewell con-
strued the last naval appropriation
act to mean that every" employee in
a shipyard where government vessels
are building must be given an eight.
hour day.
Heretofore it had been held by the
attorney general that former appro.
priation acts applied the eight-hour
restriction only to work actually be.
ing performed on the vessel itself.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Plan to Enforce Game Laws.

Sportsmen of Northwestern North
Dakota, more particularly those of
Williams county, will organize for the
purpose of conducting a rigid cam
paign for the thorough enforcement
of the game law. Reports that there
had been more or less violations Of
the ltw, particularly in the killing of
young prairie chickens, led to the
ealing of a meeting by the Williston
sportsmen at which the nucleus of this
formed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Leconte President of Haiti.

Port au Prince, Haiti, Aug. 49,
General Ci~ncinnatus Leconte was
elected president of Haiti unanimous
ly by congress. Leconte headed the
larger of the two revolutionary fac
lions that overthrow President An.
tome Simon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Aug. 14.-Wheat-Sept.,
90%c; Dec, 95Ac; May, $1.0O%. Corn
Sept, 63B@ 64c; Dec, 61Ac; May,
63%c. Oats-Sept., 41c; Dec, 1870
1880; May, 46k@ 46%c. Pork
Sept, $17.2O; JAN, s16.40. Butter
Creameries, 20@25c; diaries, 1S@22c.
Eggs-1Oh @17c. Poultry-Turkeys,
lie; chickens, He; springs, 1916.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Knife WieIder INDICATED.

A verdict that Gus McLarn had a
right to use a knife on a 500 line
brakeman. when the latter attempted
to put him off a moving train was
made by the jury that tried the case
at Tower, he being found not guilty
in ten minutes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Boys Make Gruesome Find.

Boys playing in a hayloft at Grand
Forks found the dead body of a paint
er named Mitchell, supposedly of Min
neapolis. Mitchell, who was about
fifty years old, came to Grand Forks
from Minneapolis about three months
ago and has been employed there
since. He is said to have been drinllf.
Ing heavily. His fellow workmd&
know little OF the man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Chief of Police is Accused.

James Brown, chief of police of
Stanley. must answer in the district
court of Montreal county to answer to
the charge of violating the state pro-
hibition law. At his preliminary hear
ing before Judge Frank Fisk of the
district court the chief of police was
held for trial.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Aug. 14.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. l hard, s1.04A; No.
1 Northern, S1.03A; No. 2 Northern,
$1.00A@1.01A; Sept, $1.02%; Dec,
$1.02B. Flax-On track and to ar
rive, $2.11; Sept, $2.11.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
St. Paul Live Stock.

st. Paul, Aug. 14.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $5.5O@6.10; fair to good,
s5.OO@5.50; good to choice COWS and
heifers, $4.50@5.00; veals, $4.50@6.75.
Hogs-$7.00@7.55. Sheep-Wethers,
$3.25M3.65; y%earlings. $3.25@4.50;
spring lambs, $5.5O@6.5O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
RuttsviIIe ships First Grain.

Ransom county has the distinction
Of being the first county In the stare
to ship a a OF new grain this year.
It was a a Of rye and was shipped
from ButtByille.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-08-17
Song Composer Seriously Ill.

Toledo, o., Aug. 13.-Hugh Cannon,
composer of Bill Bailey" and other
sounds, is seriously i'll in a hospital
here.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-11-11
Hall Hour With the Worlds Famous Laugh Makers.
THE NEW PLAY

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-11-11

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-11-11
RHYMO THE, MONK

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-11-11

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-11-11

CHICKENS Ase nov 10 eeSrs a POUND
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-11-11

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
SEVERAL CRIMINAL
CASES ARE DELAYED

John Murray, partner OF ]. ]. Morris
In the robbery OF the Uncle Sam pawn
shop on East First South street May Q.
following soon after which Morris shot
and killed j w. AXtell, was to have
started his trial before Judge +. c. Loot
bourow this morning but did not 1t was
found that III. J. Robinson, the attorney
named 10 defend Murray, is out Of the
state. and ], f. Smith was appointed by
the court this morning TO take his place
+. o. Leatherwood, district attorney. then
moved that the case be continued until a
week from tomorrow. to allow Mr. Smith
time in which to prepare his case,
Other cases also were delayed De-
murrers were set for argument In the
case against Julia McPhee, accused of a
statutory offense. and against the same
woman, under the name OF Julia Douglas,
charged with perjury. On motion OF her
counsel continuance was granted until
next Saturday
The case against James Burk charged
with grand larceny Was also continued
until Monday next. on motion OF Philo T.
Farnsworth. assistant to Mr. Leather
wood.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
DECLARES HUSBAND
CAUSE OF DOVVNFA ALL

II County Attorney I. f, Willey's theory
is correct. Charles Lantry went a step
too far when he had his wife and a man
arrested on a statutory charge yester-
day. and still a third man taken in Gus
tody on charge of pandering.
Mr.. Wiley laid a little trap for Lantry
yesterday, and as a result had the man
himself placed behind the prison bars on
pandering charge.
''If Mrs. Lantry's story is true said
Mr.. Wiley yesterday, land believe 1t Is,
Lantrys actions are among the most de-
graded that l have ever heard"
The home OF the Lantrys In Salt Lake
CITY has been at l0S West South Temple
street in a building leased by MI and
Mrs. William II. BelIion Lantry caused
the arrest of Mr.. Bellion Monday night
on pandering charge; and at the same
time swore 10 complaints accusing Mrs.
Lantry and ]. D. Smith of a statutory
offense.
Bel]ion Is now SIS years old and It Is
declared. has never been In jail before
Mrs Bellion appeared at the county at
torney's office yesterday morning and
told Mr., Wiley something OF the other
side OF the case as regards the relations
between Lantry and his wife.
The county attorney secured other Wit
nesses to eorroborate her story In part,
and then had Mrs. Lantry brought from
the county jail TO tell her side OF the
story. Mrs. Lantry said that she was
born and reared in Oregon. and had
married Lantry when she was quite
young.
Mrs. Lantry declared that her husband
had taken her 10 San Francisco, where
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
FISHER PRES|DES
At PARK GATHERING
Large Attendance at First Ma
tional Conference in Ses-
sion at Yellowstone.

GRAND CANYON HOTEL. Yellowstone
Park. Wyo,, Sept. ia large and en-
thusiastic gathering assembled last night
In the spacious lounge OF the new hotel
at the Grand Canyon Of the Yellowstone
on the occasion of the opening meeting
of the first national park conference from
all parts of the United States, Govern
ment officials, national park superinLen-
dents managing officers Of transconti-
mental railroads and citizens interested
in the development OF national parks
were gathered together not far from the
spot where forty years ago a member Of
one Of the first exploring parties to pass
through the Yellowstone country. suggest
ed that this region be set aside as a ma
tional park.
Secretary OF the Interior Walter l..
Fisher presided over the session.
Louis w. Hill. president OF the Great
Northern railroad, spoke on the adyan-
tage OF having Americans spend their
money In seeing their own country in
stead of going 10 Canada and Europe.
Thomas Cooper OF the Northern Pacific
and Charles Fee Of the Southern Pacific
both spoke of the necessity Of increased
appropriations for sprinkling and i'm
provements If the parks are to be oper-
ated to the satisfaction Of the public.
Inc second session opened at . o CLOCK
this morning. a paper prepared by e
J, HAYNES, entitled Transportation in
the Yellowstone National Park, was
read by James r. Hickey. Mr.. Haynes
advocated the construction of a rail line
all the present points OF in
terest and in addition embracing a vast
territory of the park now unfamiliar 10
tourists. The road would be opera ted
by self propelled gasoline motor cars.
Mr.. Haynes states that he had Sc
cured the cooperation of II. w. Child.
president OF the Yellowstone Park
company. and of A w.
Miles. president of the Wyle Permanent
Camping company, and that he is ready
TO finance, construct, equip and operate
this proposed modern means OF trans
portatlon in the park If the proposition
is approved by the secretary OF the in
terror.
E, P. Wells of the Santa Fe system
discussed the relation of transportation
TO the national parks.
George uhler, supervising inspector
general of the United States steamship
inspection service, talked on the inspec-
ton OF boats with reference OF national
parks. The remainder OF the session
was devoted TO The discussion of the
of concessions OF various
kinds.
The problems Of permanent camps were
treated by A. w. Miles. president OF the
Nylie Permanent Camping company. and
the work Of The moveable camps was
discussed by r c, Bryant.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
FIRE CAUSES HEAVY
DAMAGE At TOOELE
Residence and Three Busi-
ness Houses Completely
Destroyed by Flames.
special TO The Tribune.

Special TO The Tribune.
TOOELE, Sept. 13,-Fire Of unknown
origin. starting in the residence OF Peter
A. Droubay, located In what is known
as the 'old town" completely DESTROYED
his home and three adjoining business
houses at an early hour this (Wednes-
day) morning. 1t Is estimated that the
total loss will be In the neigaborhood OF
$4,000. known to be partly covered by
insurance. but the exact figures are not
available
The fire was discovered about 1 clock
this morning, The buildings being OF
wood. the flames spread rapidly from the
residence to the Linden bar. thence 10 an
unoccupled barber shop and building
Formerly used as a bakery, also unoccu-
pied
The volunteer fire department was
prompt in responding to the alarm given
but the water pressure was low and the
fire fighters could do no more than pre-
vent the spread OF the flames to other
buildings. AT o'clock the fire is prac-
tically under control and unless the wind
should become strong no further dam
age is anticipated.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
UNCLE SAM SEEKS
STILL MORE HELP

Seven special examinations were an
nounced yesterday by the local postof-
fee officials for the civil service com.
mission, one of these to be held Sep
tember 20 and the others on October A.
The examination on September 90 is to
secure assistant chemists for the de-
partment Of agriculture at salaries
ranging from $1,000 to $1,000 per an
mum.
What seems to be the most attrac
cure elgibles from which to secure
three men TO fill vacancies in the posi-
tion of accountant in the Philippine
service at entrance salaries ranging
from $1,000 to $500 per annum. An
other examination is for service in the
Philippines. This is for chemists for
the bureau of science and pays $4,000
per aDnum.
Two examinations are for the depart
ment OF agriculture, besides one for the
forestry service. One is for veterinary
inspector for the bureau Of animal in
dustry, which pays 81 400 per annum,
one for inspector S assistant for the
bureau of animal industry. which pays
SSlU per annuln, ana one 1or LABORATORY
assistant III timber tests for the forest
service at $500 per annum. The last
named is for work at Madison, WIscon-
sin.
The other examination is to secure
laboratory assistants for the bureau of
standards. which pays salaries ranging
from $120 to $1,000 per annum. Fur
ther information regarding these ex-
sminations will be given out at the
money order window of the local post
office.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
SUES FOR $4,000 AS
RESULT OF WRECK

Mark e. Waddoups. as administrator Of
the estates OF w. l., Kelly and William
Synbors: fireman and brakeman. respec-
lively. who were killed In an accident on
the Oregon Short Line at Chrystal
Springs Ida, brought suit against The
company this morning for S25 900 on be-
half OF each estate
when extra freight train NO. 1893 bound
from Nampa to Huntington. Or. ran into
extra freight No. 1892. castbound
The allegation lis made in the complaint
that the extra. No 1899. on which Kelly
and Synhorst were working had the right
of way over the other train and that il
was due TO the negligence of the COM
pany that the train No 1892 was on the
main track and caused the collision.
The only beneficiary of the Kelly es-
tate is Kelly's mother Mrs W R. Gibson,
while Synhorsts closest surviving relation
is his father. Fred Synhorst
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13

he made her work on the Barbary coast
and each morning took from her all her
earnings.
Mrs. Lantry declared she had witnesses
10 prove that her husband had been COM
pelling her 10 continue a life OF shame
IN Salt Lake City She asserted that
Bellion and his wife had both tried TO In
duce her 20 change her ways.
Having heard this side Of the case Mr..
Wiley determined TO bring Lantry 10 ac-
count. When the man called up want
ing 10 know when the case would come
10 trial. Mr.. Wiley invited him UP to his
office 10 talk the matter over Lantry
came. and found a deputy sheriff walt
ing for him with n warrant.
Lantry Will be held in the county jail
and II the story Of his wife Is aubstan-
tiated, the matter may be taken TO the
notice Of the federal authorities. since
Mrs. Lantry says he brought her from
San Francisco 10 Salt Lake City.
Bellion was released yesterday on his
own rccogniZance Mrs. Lantry and
Smith were held pending a further In
yeStigatlon
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
BRING BACK NEGRO
ON ASSAULT CHARGE

Reaulsition papers were prepared yes
terday in the office OF The county attor-
ney for the return 10 Salt Lake City of n
negro. Arthur Sheppard. from Fall City
Ncb.. TO answer charge OF assault with
deadly weapon with intent 10 do bodily
harm. The crime for which Sheppard is
10 stand trial was committed August /
last, when the negro became enraged al
some remark that was made by persons
who passed him on the street lie re-
turned with a knife. II is said. and at
tackled a. Hill a white man, who. it is
declared. had nothing To do with the case
at all, slashing him with the knife, Hins
companions attempted 10 resist but the
assailant got away. Sheppard was ar
rested recently az Fall CITY. Neb. on
some local charge. and the authorities
there held him until they could send his
photograph TO Salt Lake City 10 see II
the man was, wanted here. The picture
was recognized, and Sheriff Sharp expects
10 send deputy to Fall City today.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-13
THE PREACHER" IS
AGAIN IN PRISON
Notorious Confidence Man
Captured Through Efforts
of His Victim.
Special TO The Tribune

Special TO The Tribune
OGDEN, Sept 12.-"The Prea cher"
the we'll known and usually successful
confidence man. who left Salt Lake Mon
day on a fioater. was arrested at the
Bamberger depot here this evening as he
was about to buy ticket for Salt Lake
City. One Of his confederates was also
arrested and charges Will be preferred
against them tomorrow.
The Preacher registered at a Grant
avenue room!ng house today under the
name OF Anderson. although he gave his
right name. Bradshaw" at the police
station. With him when he registered
were two other men and a woman. The
as John Williams at the roomtng house
and gave the name Of John Chambers
at The station. James Potts. the
"Preacher,s colleague. was the third
woman was not molested.
Cecil Hardwick, a boy of Is years, was
instrumental instr In bringing about the ar
trolman A. d. Vance. The boys story
is to the effect that his parents recently
Ida. and that he remained behind to
make the hay, He was his way to
rejoin the folks and stopped here be-
tween trains today.
possesses many Of the attributes that
recommended him as a suitable client for
the confidence man. AS he was lettering
at the union depot the Preacher ap-
preached him and soon had the boy be-
iieying that he was from Downey and
knew many OF the people there, Hard
wick was delighted at having found
friend and possibly neighbor. The two
men talked together for some time on
the relative merits OF Colorado and Idaho
soil and other kindred subjects. and then
tne preacher proposed a walk, IN the
scbnnsp .iams proposed The matching dollars
TO gamble, Nothing daunted. the
man offered TO lend the boy a dollar
to match with the preacher" Hard
wick won this and the Preacher took
him aside and proposed that they raise
about $50 between them and break the
man Williams at his own game. The boy
produced purse containing $50 and VIII
liams grabbed IT and ran. The Preacher
delayed his own flight long enough to tell
the boy to run or he would be arrested
for gambling
Hardwick stood still for while how
ever, and his brain began 10 work. He
made his way TO the police station in
the course Of time and described the men
Sufficiently TO bring about their arrest,
house and the Preacher" at the Bam-
berger, depot. The police had Potts cor
nered In a saloon, but he, seeing his close
quarters, went upstairs and jumping
from a second-st window. made his
escape.
The boy Is held as witness and def
mite. charges probably will be preferred
against the two men tomorrow. They
had only about IS in their possession
when arrested and 1t is suspected that |
their money Is in the possession OF the |
woman who has not been arrested.