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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
TRACK LAYERS PUSH WORK
Great Northern Extension in North Da-
kota Well Advanced.


Good progress is being made in lay
ing the rails on the Fargo-New Rock
ford-Minot line Of the Great Northern.
The track vas laid last year from the
Minot end as far as the Mouse river,
a distance of about thirty miles, in Or
der to haul material for building the
bridge at hat point. The track is now
laid across the river and almost as far
east as the western boundary of
Pierce county; in other words, all that
part of the new line in Ward and Nc
Henry counties is practically complet-
ed and in a few days the crews will
be at work in Pierce county.
Surveyors are at work in Benson
county plating the lands bought for
townsites on the new Drake-Devils
Lake-Fordville line of the 500, on
which rail laying will also begin in
side of two weeks.
AS soon as the grading is done on
the new line Of the 500, which will be
by July l, some Of the contractors will
begin work on the Towner extension
of the Oberon-Ilsmond branch of the
Northern Pacific.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Orozco's Army Defeated in Bat
tie at Relano, Mex.
IS NOW FLEEING NORTAWARD
Revolutionary Force Is D~isorganized
and May Offer Little Further
Resistance.

Ell Paso, Tex, May 25.-Leaving
nearly 600 dead in the suburbs of Rel
lano the rebel army under General
Orozco is retreating to the northward,
according to advices received by E.
G. L%lorente, Mexican consul here.
Following two crushing defeats with
in one week-one at Conejos and the
other Thursday at Rellano-the rebel
chieftain is having a difficult time
keeping his troops together long
enough to organize further resistance
to tn advancing federals.
The Mexican consul declared that
private advices he has received show
that the federal victory at Rellano
was a sweeping n and that General
Huerta is following the fleeing rebels
and harassing them with all the cav
airy under his command.
Even the rebels at Juarez do not
attempt 10 conceal the fact that
OroZco's troops were routed.
They C the defeat, however, on
the same grounds they excused the
rebel reverse at Conejos-that the fed
eral artillery was too powerful, MAX
ing it impossible for Orozco's men to
get close enough to make their num-
bers count.
Engagement Lasts All Day.
Although the first clash at Rellano
began Wednesday afternoon, lasting
until dark, the real battle did not
start until 4 o'clock Thursday morn
ing.
1t lasted practically all day and was
ended only when Orozco ordered the
retirement northward of his main
iody.
1t was still dark Thursday when
Euerta, the federal general, ordered
his artillery to open fire on the rebel
position in the suburbs OF Rellano.
Before day broke the federal front
was a blaze of fire, Huerta's entire
force being engaged. The federal ar
tlllery fire was particularly deadly,
quickly forcing Orozco's gunners to
run to cover, abandoning their guns.
d at once increased the %disadvan-
tage of the rebels, while it enabled
the federal rifemen to get in close
and pour in a CALLING rife fire.
Several times Huerta ordered his
1nfantrymen to charge, but each time
orozco's force succeeded in driving
the enemy back. Huerta also attempt
eo TO turn the eastern rebel flank, but
Orozco massed rifemen at that point
and ,repulsed the attempt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Woman Pastor ReSiuns,

Glendale loses it's distinction as the
only city in the state to have a woman
church pastor in the resignation of
Mrs. Clara G. Babcock as pastor of
the Christian church. Mrs. Babcock
has conducted the pastorate in that
city for two years and has given ex-
cellent satisfaction. She is a speaker
of note and has proved capable of
handling a congregation and church
work. Mrs. Babcock's failing health
is the cause of her resignation and she
will go to her home in Eastern Canada
for extended rest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
ORGANIZING BALL TEAMS
Thirty-three North Dakota Towns In
terested in National Game.

terested in National Game.
Just now baseball is the big talk in
practically every North Dakota town
and city and numerous teams are be-
ing organized.
Among the cities that will be repre-
sented by teams, some of them profess
sional, are jamestown, Valley City,
Bismarck, Beach, Darlington, Lisbon,
Devils Lake, Minot, Kenmare, Berth
old, Williston, Grafton, Langdon,
Pembina, Larimore, Lakota, Mandan,
Dickinson, Underwood, Belfield, Hills
boro, Mayville, Hatton, Clifford, Park
River, Cando, Bowbells, Cavalier, Mo-
hall, Rugby, Buford, Ambrose and
Crosby. Still other local clubs are ex-
pected to be organized and the season
will be generally ~inaugurated within
the next few days. Bottineau, Souris
and Willow City are in a league with
Deloraine, Man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
DOES AS SEER FoHET0LD
Fargo Woman Says Kissing Spouse
Followed Up Prophecies,

Because q fortune teller foretold her
husbands disappearance it is believed
by Mrs. A. NJ. Knight, wife of the
junior member CT the bond house of
Coils & Knight of Fargo, he felt COM
PEELED to so away four weeks ago.
Mrs. knight says she thinks her
husband believed implicitly what the
seer told him and unconsciously was
forced to live his life as had been
foretold, Knight disappeared on May
2. Shortly before that he had his for
June told. That night he came home,
told his wife Of the affair and next
night told his own fortune by cards.
ut m cut the same" he ex-
claimed to his wife. The next day he
disappeared.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
HOSTESS TO POOR CHILDREN
Mrs. c. II. Mccormick Entertains
Urchins From Tenements.

Chicago, May 25.-Urchins from the
tenement districts, without any re-
straining hand to stop their fun,
romped through the home of Mrs.
Cyrus Hall Mccormick on the North
Side.
1t was the first day of the open air
schools and was like a visit to fairy
land to the children.
They were the guests for the day of
Mrs. Mccormick, who sent them to
Lincoln park, in charge of a teacher,
IN a special car. There they %picnicked,
visited the o and listened to stories
about the animals from Cy Devry,
keeper of the zoo.
, A feast OF ice cream and cake at the
Mccormick residence marked the clos
ing chapter in a day of fun with the
exception of the homeward journey in
automobiles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Woman Saves Heavy Negress.

During the progress of a fire in a
rooming house at Fargo Mrs. A.
Briggs carried a negress weighing $50
pounds down a long ladder and fire.
men say, rescued her from probable
~suffocation. The negress was in a
room in the third story. Firemen
and gases. Mrs. Briggs mounted a
tong extension ladder in an effort to
find her. Just her the tiremen
brought the woman to a window above
the ladder and the negress was low
eEe1 half a story to Mrs. Briggs, who
carried her safely to the ground.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
NOT GUILTY, SAYS THE JURY
Wall Paper Trust Acquitted of VioIat-
ing Sherman Law.

Cleveland, May ga verdict of
not guilty was returned in the federal
court for the eight wall paper manu-
%facturers and jobbers who were tried
for alleged violations of the Sherman
law in conspiring in restraint of trade
In the conduct of their business.
The defendants were indicted here
on Oct. s, 1911. The governments
chief witness was Frank Hall, Wee
hawken. N. j., who alleged that he had
been unable to buy wall paper of the
defendants because Of a conspiracy
into which they had entered against
5 and 10 cent stores, of which he op.
Grated a chain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
ACTIVITY IN NAVAL CIRCLES
Number Of Warships Steaming Rapid.
ly Southwark.

Norfolk, Va, May 2S.-With the bat
tleships Georgia, Rhode Island and
New Jersey steaming rapidly south
ward, the armored cruiser Washing
ton came il and after taking on addi-
tional marines sailed under Admiral
Csterhaus for Key West.
The battleships Georgia, Rhode Isl
and and New Jersey passed out the
Virginia capes shortly before midnight
bound for Key West, where they will
await further orders.
The supply ship Culgoa and the
cruiser Montgomery also are taking
On supplies in Hampton Roads to fol-
low the battleships and cruiser Wash
ington to the south.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, May 27.-Wheat-May,
s1.12%; July, SLIPS; Sept, $1.O4%.
Cash close on track: No. hard, ST.
1875; No. 1 Northern, $1.14B @1.13%;
to arrive, $1.14A M1.14&; No. 2 North
ern, $1.12h @1.12%; to arrive, Slips
@1.123s; No. 8 No. 8 Northern, ST.
1913 @1.10%; No. 9 yellow corn, $50
76c; No. 4 corn, 67@71c; No. 3 white
oats, sic; to arrive, sic; No. 3 oats,
4S@50c; barley, 7Oc@$1.20 flax, ST.
23A; to arrive. $2.23h.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
GRAY NORTHERN
Choose Successor to Presi-
dent L. w. Hill.

st. Paul, May 2S.-Directors of the
Great Northern Railway company met
n elected Carl r. Gray president. to
succeed Louis w. Hill, the change to
be effective June /.
1t was said after the meeting adj
Journed that no other action was taken
and that there was no further state
ment to make regarding the reported
retirement OF James J. Hill from the
workmanship of the board or the re-
port That Louis W. Hill. will be the
head<of tie Executive committee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
WOMAN is BURNED TO DEATH
Rocking Chair Ignites Matches and
Starts Fire.

Chicago, May 2S.-Mrs. John j..
Dunn, wealthy widow of a former coal
merchant here, was burned to death
on the back porch of her South Side
home when the rocker of the chair
she occupied struck a box Of matches
and ignited them.
Mrs. Dunn was asleep in the chair.
The fire spread to a pile Of newspa-
pers near her and then to her cloth
ing.
The flames were extinguished by a
small boy with a garden hose, but the
woman died in a short time Of her
injuries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Observation-Disclosures FORCE
One Hundred and Fifty of Latter Re-
ported Killed.

Paris, May 2S.-A report is pub
lished here that 10000 Moors have
made an attack on the French camp
at Merada, near the Algerian frontier,
that the French troops lost $50 killed
and $50 wounded and that the Moors
were repulsed leaving 1000 dead and
5000 wounded on the field.
Wireless reports received at the
ministry of war from Fee say that an
other attack on that city was ~silenced
by the French artillery. An addition
al force of 5000 French troops is to
be rushed forward to protect the route
between Rabat and Fee.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
EIGHTY PERISH IN FIRE
Flames Rage in Crowded Theater at
VilIareaI, Spain.
Castleton, Spain, May 2S.-Eighty
persons were killed in a fire in a
crowded theater at Villareal.
Rev. Richeson Is Buried.

Lynchburg, Va, May 25.-The burial
of Clarence V. T. Richeson, who was
electrocuted in Boston Monday night
for the murder of Avis Linnell, took
place on the old Richeson farm,
eighteen miles from here, the inter
ment being beside Richeson's p%aternal
grandparents and five miles from his
mothers resting place. Only members
of the family were present at the in.
terment, brothers and neal relatives
acting as pallbearers and assisting in
filling the grave.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
FIips Coin to Decide Guilt.

Heads I'm guilty; tails I'm not
guilty" John V%anerberg tipped a
coin. 1t came up heads. Ten minutes
later he entered the district court
room at Lisbon, facing a charge of
larceny and pleaded guilty. He was
placed under a suspended sentence Of
from one to five years. Vanerberg
robbed a jewelry store at Sheldon and
"a captured at Lidgerwood.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
WOOL BILL is REJECTED
Senate Committee Will Report a SUBJ
Stitute Measure,

Washington, May 24.-The senate
committee or finance has authorized
Senator Smoot of Utah to adversely
report the house wool tariff revision
bill and to announce that later the
Republican members of the committee
would take up the framing of a Re-
publican substitute. The adverse re-
port was on a 6 to s vote.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, May 27.-Cattle-Beeves,
$6.10@9.40; Texas steers, $6.00@S.10;
Western steers, $6.25@7.90; stockers
and feeders, $4.40@6.S5; COWS and
heifers, $3.OO@7. 80; calves, $780,
0t. Hogs-Light, $7.00@7.55; mixed,
$7.2O@7.65; heavy, $7.20@7.65; rough,
S7.2o@7.4O; pigs, $4.9O@6.S0. Sheep
Native, $3.75@6.20; %yearlings, $3.50
$50; lambs, $5.00@S.60.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Half Million Loss by Fire,

Perth Amboy, N. j., May 26.-Fire
practically destroyed the plant of the
Bidler-March company, manufacturers
OF gas retorts and chemical vessels, in
the village of Weber, near here. The
loss is $500. O00.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, May 27.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, $1.16h; No.
/ Northern, s1.15B; No. 2 Northern,
S1.13B; May, $1.14k; July, $1.14B.
july. S2.23b.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
South St. Paul Live Stock.

South St. Paul, May 27.-Cattle-
Steers, s5.75@9.25; COWS and h%eifers,
s4.00@7G0; calves, $4.50@7.75; feed
ers, S3.00@6.15. Hogs-$7.00@7.40.
Sheep-Lambs, s5.0O@9.00; wethers,
s5.00@5.75; ewes, $2.75@525; wool
stuff, S 3 60.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
OPERATE ON GENERAL BOOTH

Remove Cataract of Eye in Effort to
Restore His Sight.
London, May 26.-General William
Booth, head and founder of the Saliva
ton Army, was successfully operated
on for cataract of the left eye.
The operation was performed in an
effort to restore his sight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, May 27.-Wheat-M May,
$1.14A; July, $1.10%; Sept, $1.05A.
Corn-May, $3.50; July, 75Ac; Sept,
73c. Oats-May, 55Ac; July, 50A@
50%c; Sept, 42Bc. Pork-July, $1S.37;
Sept, S1S.42. Butter-Creameries, %
@25c; dairies, 20@24c. Eggs-15h@
17Rc. Poultry-Turkeys, 12c; chick
ems. 14c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
Ip.STWlsE SHIPPING FREE
No Charge for Such Vessels Passing
Through Canal.

Washington, May 24.-By a vote of
147 to 1875 the house reattirmed its
decision that no tolls should be
charged American vessels engaged in
coastwise trade for passage through
the Panama canal. The provision was
bitterly fought and the result was re-
ceiyed with cheers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-30
LAWSON SEEKS SENATORSHIP
His Platform Demands Reduction in
Cost of livino.

Boston, May 25.-Thomas w. Law.
son, the financier, has announced his
candidacy for the United States SEN
ate to succeed Winthrop Murray
Crane.
He will make his campaign on a
platform demanding a reduction in
the cost of living.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-04-27

"a assume you were not expecting me-"
ficiently hardened to confront the four
teenth with at least show OF ind1f-
ference, but, as this was my first ia
Their, admit was a tribe uneasy
along the spine, and, somehow. my
voice seemed to get lost in my throat,
and the words were very reluctant in
coming. I suppose Frederick saw my
embarrassment, for he smiled broadly.
"Come, Armand" he said; pull up
that chair"
Dehra went over and kissed the
king.
"Be nice to Armand" she whispered
(but loud enough for me to hear) and
left the room, flinging me farewell
from her finger tips, as I held back
the portiere.
And Frederick continued to smile,
and my courage grew proportionately.
I came straight to the point.
inlay 1t please you, SIRE" said, IL
have the honor to pray, the hand of the
princess royal in marriage"
The kings smile faded, and his eyes
Travelled slowly from my head to my
feet and back again to my head, for all
the world as though were on tnspec-
ton parade.
1 knew what was in his mind, and
my courage evaporated instantly.
began to feel like a soldier caught with
uniform awry and equipment tarnish-
ed.
do you give me your word, sir, that
you are free to marry her" he de-
manded, suddenly.
ION my honor, as IN officer and a
Dalberg," I answered.
Instantly his manner changed.
That's quite enough. lad" he said.
'Tf the princess wants you-and It
would seem she does--I shall not say
her nay. Maybe am rather glad to
say yea"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-04-27

what would your was not stone nor
Ice, and no more was the princess.
"You are very imperious little
sweetheart" 1 said, and kissed her,
and whether once or twice or oftener
does not matter.
When I raised my head the king
was standing in the doorway. l
sprang up and saluted.
II assume you were not expecting
me?" he remarked. looking straight at
me.
"Your majesty's logic is faultless,"
l replied, and / saw the princess
smile.
He came nearer and let his eyes
search my face moment
"Can you say as much for your con-
duct just now, my lord dukeT he de-
manded.
l gave him look for look.
"If judged upon the true facts, 1
can" answered.
| He studied me moment longer,
then motioned to chair. AS l made
to take 1t Dehra caught my hand.
est here, Armand" she command
ed, touching the arm of her own chair.
/ hesitated, and the king regarded
her In stern surprise. Then l smiled
negation and went on to the place
| Frederick had indicated. Straightway
Dehra got up, and, coming behind me
and leaning on the chair back, she put
her arms about my neck.
1 reached up and took her hand,
then arose and stood beside her.
you see, your majesty" said she
with calm finality, II know the true
| facts"
For a space Frederick's face remain
| ed absolutely expressionless; then 1t
slowly softened.
ut seems to me there are few
facts which /. too, might possibly be
permitted to know" he said.
l breathed sigh Of relief.
ut was to tell your majesty those
| very facts that l sought an audience
this evening"" said.
Just then clock began to chime
slowly the hour. The king waited I'M
til the last stroke-the seventh-had
sounded, then he nodded.
II am listening, marshal" he said
briskly.
1t might be that after one has ask
ed twelve or thirteen fathers for a
daughter in marriage he has got suf-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-04-27
PROLOGUE OF THG STORY.

PROLOGUE or THE STORY.
Major Armand Dalbsrg. American
army ofacsr, n detailed to Valeria
whsn war Ia declared by Tita. Court
nay, new United States Ambassador,
b Armand's friend.
During the American Revolution HUI
60 Dalberg, a son Of Henry ILL.,, king
of Valera, enlisted with the colonists.
for which act the king disowned him.
Armand II Hugo's only surviving de-
scendant. On a previous unofficial
visit to Valera Armand unexpectedly
met Princess Dehra, the present kings
daughter. She captivates Armand. ,
Courtney and Armand arrive In Va
ieria. The king discovers that Armand
Is true Dalberg. He dances with
Lady Helen Radnor and the princess.
The king proves that Armand Is heir
to the throne, and Armand accepts the
title. He is made grand duke and
military governor Of Dornlitz. Colo
mel Bernheim and Major Moore become
his aids. He meets the Duke Of Lotzen,
heir presumptive. of whom he is sus-
picious. At the opera Armand pro-
poses to the princess. He sees a Mrs.
Spencer, an American adventures.
who later publicly claims to be his
wife. which Armand denies.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-04-27

condescended to tell me that he was
acting under the express order Of field
marshal his royal highness the gov
ernor OF Dornlitz."
"And he told you the TRUTH" said.
"Of course he did," she laughed. II
never doubted 1t. What want to
know is your reason for the order"
"And that Is what brought you here"
l asked.
"That-and the pleasure of seeing my
dear husband" she drawled.
I'm make a bargain with you. Mrs.
Spencer" said-"my motives for the
order in exchange, in strict confidence.
for your motive for coming to Dorm
litz."
OF course had no notion she would
disclose the actual motive In the plot.
What l was after was the story they
had prepared
surely, Armand, you're not serious!'
she exclaimed.
IL never was more So" said.
"But why should you want me to tell
you something you already know? she
asked, with quick glance ut Moore.
Come, Gomez said |. Colonel
Moore is totally deaf at times. prom
Use your secret shall remain within this
room"
She thought moment, evidently con-
sidering how much she should reveal
to me- OF course she understood what
l wanted and why, but this order or
mine restricting her within the capt.
tai had evidently been totally unex-
pected, and she was set upon having
some explanation Of 1t; hence she was
ready to bargain.
Gomez said 1. 'In this game you're
playing you will have to disclose It
very soon anyway"
But it seems so silly, Armand. to
tell you what you yourself arranged"
"Oh, SO I arranged for your coming"
I exclaimed. II suppose also arrang-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-04-27

AREN'T you glad to be rid Of me, dsar2"
ed for what you have done since you've
been hereT
She smiled sweetly. mot quite all.
my dear. I've been arranging few
things myself, thanks to your perfdy."
1--WE are getting away from the main
point" said. "You were about to tell
me why you came to Dornlitx."
She arose languidly and began to
draw on her gloves.
"Oh, was I? Well, then. I've
changed my mind"
~ bid you good day, Mrs. Spencer"
I said, and turned away.
She gave light laugh. aren't
you glad to be rid Of me. dear"
faced about.
avery" I said bluntly.
She put out Q hand, a. though to
ward OF blow, and her faes flushed
an instant.
Armand, my DEAR she began.
1 turned my back and walked to-
ward the window.
"And this II your last word to your
wifew she asked.
"Tt is my last word 10 you. Mrs.
Spencer" said curly.
She swept me a bit a. courtesy.
smiling the while.
81 am going, my dear Armand, am
going, but 1t il only au revoir."
I bowed stifiy and motioned to
Moore to escort her.
He swung open the door. then stop
ped short. Just entering the ante
room from the corridor were the king,
the princess royal and the American
ambassador.
Instantly Mrs. Spencer drew back
and gave me a hooking smile.
"Tve changed my mind again, DEAR"
she said. "I'll make that trade Of mo-
lives, now"
fastened to the door, salutsd the
king and greeted the princess and
Courtney.
az am honored overmuch," I said.
then watched their actions a. they saw
Mrs. Spencer.
Frederick stopped short frownsd.
then turned to me interrogatingly.
Courtney raised his eyebrows. bowed
to Mrs Spencer and then gave me .
| quizzical smile. Dehra noutsd her en-
envy with one Of those deliberately
| ignoring stares. Then she smiled At
me and went over and sat down ut
my desk.
| turned to the king.
IL have told your majesty Of Mira
| Spencer who claims to be my wife"
I said. "She has sought an audience
with the governor Of Dornlits ana do
manded to know why orders have
been issued that she be refused exit
| from the city. i offered to explain II
she on her part would disclose her
reasons for coming to valeria- She
refused and was about to depart
when, seeing your majesty. she sud-
denly changed her mind and agreed
to bargain. Have we your permission
to proceed?"
The king understood the situation
| instantly. and could detect bit Of
smile under his gray mustache. (.
BE seated, madame he said- II
am interested. unless, Of course, JON
do not care for AZ to hear IT.
| She smiled very sweetly ct The king
| then turned TO me.
rTe ~ eentinusd.l