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John A. Sutter.

John A. Sutter was born in Baden in
1903 of Swiss parents, and was proud of
his connection with the only republic of
consequence in Europe. He was a warm
admirer of the United States, and some
of his friends had persuaded him to come
across the Atlantic. He first went to a
friend In Indiana with whom he staid
awhile, helping to clear land, but it was
business that he was not accustomed to-
So he made his way to st. Louis and in
vested what means he had in merchan-
disc, and went out as New Mexican
trader to Santa Fe. Having been unsuc-
cessful at Santa Fe he returned to st.
Louis, Joined a party of trappers, went
to the Rocky mountains, and found his
way down the Columbia river to Fort
Vancouver. There he formed plans for
trying to get down to the coast of Cali
fornia to establish colony.
He took vessel that wentb the
Sandwich islands, and there communi-
Gated his plans to people who assisted
him. But as there was no vessel going
direct from the Sandwich Islands to Cal
ifornia, he had to take Russian vessel
by way of Sitka. He got such credit
and help as he could in the Sandwich
islands and induced five or six natives to
accompany him to start the contem-
plated colony. He expected to send. to
Europe and the United States for his
colonists. When he came to the coast of
California, in 1910, he had an interview
with the governor, Alvarado, and OBJ
tanned permission to explore the coun-
try and find place for his colony. He
came to the bay of San Francisco, pro-
cured small boat and explored the
largest river he could find, and selected
the site where the city of Sacramento
now stands.-Gen. Bidwel in Century.
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Electricity in Philadelphia.

There are over 5000 buildings in Phil
adelphia equipped with electric wires
for light and power purposes. During
the year the insurance companies writ
ing these risks have not suffered a dol
lars loss from fires caused by electric
wires. Fires from this cause in previous
years have been so few and far between
as to create great surprise when they
did occur. A perfect understanding is
said to exist between the insurance and
the electrical companies. The natural
result of this is good insulations, which
fact explains why fires from electrical
causes are so few in Philadelphia
Electric Review.
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DREAMING.

In deep silence Of the night dreamed
Ifrod where once the waning sunlight cleaned
Upon q garden, frightened by your smile
Dreamed, idly dreamed. and lost my cares tho
while.
I heard the signing of the evening breeze
That stirred the eaves of apple laden trees;
Isaw the purple pansy's quaint old face
Look out from meath the harebell's swinging
grace
And hreathed once more the heliotrope's perfume
Watched. once watched In days of old
Ere sorrow came and life grew dark and cold
The swift winged humming bird that loved to sip
The sweets distilling from the hly's lip
seemed to hear your voice as In the days
When every tree was vocal with the praise
OF happy birds who dwelt around your home,
And like the flowers knew no desire to roam
That gentle voice which breathed In tones of love
And seemed the echo Of the one above.
Which speaks as once it spake on Galilee
The peace be still" that Gained that troubled sea
o, songs of joyous birdsl hear ye STILL
Hear, too, the music OF the murmuring rfl,
Hear every voice in which glad nature loves
To call her children to the silent groves
And tell them there the story OF his power
o, thou whose voice the winds and waves obey
As fade the visions Of the night away,
Speak to the troubled heart thy words of peace
sAnd bid all sorrow and repining cease;
Make us to feel though earthly love may fail,
Der all hfe's woes the heavenly will prevail
Edward l. Rideout in Lewiston Journal
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Ellen rerry.s cht,dhood.

When Ellen Terry was little girl
about IL years of age she belonged to
Mrs. Charles Kean's company at the
Princess. She was one evening acting
Puck in the midsummer Nights
Dream" and had to come up through
the stage floor on a trap door, standing
on mushroom. The trap door was
shut too soon, and one of her feet was
caught. She screamed with pain, and
her sister Kate, then acting Titania, ran
to her and threw her arms round her.
Still the child continued to scream, and
Mrs. Charles Kean seeing what was
wrong, came on the stage and struck
with her heel for the trap door to be
opened. The man naturally mistook
the signal, and shut it tighter, and the
child's screams redoubled. Mrs. Kean
whispered to her:
''Be brave girl, Nellie, and finish
your part. and you shall play in King
john"
The trap door was by this time opened,
but the little girls toe was broken. She
finished her speech, however, though she
tainted when she got off the stage. Later
on she played the part of Prince Arthur
Another time, in the same company,
she had to play one of the angels in
Catherine of ArraSon's Vision" To
give the appearance of distance the larg-
est angel came first, and they graduated
in size until the end, and Ellen Terry,
being the smallest actress, was placed at
the top of the row. Whether the height
she was from the ground made her sick
is not known, but she evinced her feel
ings in the most tangible manner, prov
ing most unpleasantly to the other
"angels" beneath her (who demonstrated
with her afterwardD that, however spirit
ual her appearance might be, she was
subject as any mortal to the ills that
flesh is heir to.-London Tit-Bits.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-01-26
A Hard Case.

A Fort street car which was travelling
the northerly end of its route was hailed
by bareheaded and excited housewife,
who said to the conductor as the car
came to stop.
''Oh. sir. you and the driver and all
the passengers come into my house as
quick as you cant"
"What's the matter?"
"It's perfectly awful, sir. opened
the stair door and mouse ran into the
sitting room, and he's there yet That's
my daughter crying in the back yard.
and that's the poor baby yelling in the
kitchen, and bring your revolver and a
club and"----
The conductor rang two bells and the
car rolled on.-Detroit Free Press
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Singular Question of Jurisdiction.

A singular question recently arose be-
tween the coroners for Shropshire and
South Staffordshire. A farmer named
James, of Ruckley Wood, near Shiffnal,
was killed by passing train on the
Great Western line near that place on
Saturday night. The body was found
near the scene of the accident, but the
head was carried by the engine to VOL
yerhampton. The question was, which
OF the two coroners in whose respective
districts the divided remains lie should
hold the inquest?-London Tit-Bits.
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Getting Along Easy.

"There is nothing like letting other
people exert themselves for you," sighed
a tall, spare gentleman as he followed in
the wake of a portly individual as they
passed through the swinging doors at
the postofice corridor. The portly gen.
tleman hurled himself against the door
with bang, and as it swung back the
gentleman behind him passed out with
out lifting his hands from his overcoat
pockets.-New York Times.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-01-26
Russia rwe1re paxs Rehind.

England made the change from the
old or Julian calendar to the Gregorian
in 1852. At that period the original thir-
teen states were British colonies, and as
the new system went into operation at
that time throughout England's Ameri-
can dependencies it has been in effect
from the beginning of the United States
government. Russia still clings to the
Julian calendar. That is to say, Dec. 2
in this country is Nov. % in Russia.-
ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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The Blind woman and Her eander.

The Blind Woman and Her Gander.
A blind woman, giving her name as
Mrs. Elizabeth Cant, and led by large
white gander, has been attracting much
attention recently on our streets. She is
beggar and quite old, and claims to
have no friends except the fowl which
attends her. as closely as dog, leading
her along by the dress, which it holds in
its bill. The woman says she comes
from near Birmingham, where she made
her home with her son, but on his death,
last August, was left penniless and home
less. The gander shows no particular
intelligence, except in his care of the
woman, who taught him to do so in lieu
of any other guide, but occupies himself
after the manner of his kind while she
sits and begs at the corners till she is
ready to go on, when she recalls him
with whistle, and he comes at once,
taking hold of her skirt and marshaling
her solemnly along.
He will exchange greetings with f1ocks
of other geese, but never leaves her to
join such, while he has been seen to fly
at and rout dog threatening his mis-
tress. It is necessary, however, for her
occasionally to hasten his somewhat lazy
steps, for he is of an investigating turn
of mind, and stops frequently to exam
inc such objects as arouse his curiosity.
This fault, the woman says, is owing to
his youth, for he is only about year
old.
She also says that his education was
by no means so difficult as a dogs for
the same business would have been, and
that whenever she is unable to go about
through sickness he evinces the greatest
concern, and will urge to get up by tug
ging at her dress, but ON her refusing
still, seems to understand, and will take
up his position close beside her, and re-
main there all day with his head under
his wing and most dejectedly peeping
out at her at intervals. The gander is
an unusually large one, and absurdly
pompous, as if he knew his Importance,
refusing all overtures of friendship, and
resenting all attempts to handle him,
while he allows his mistress to caress
him in any way.-Ada (Ala.) Cor. st.
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-01-26
Nutritive Properties of Cream.

The fact is not so well known as it de-
serves to be that cream constitutes an
admirable nutriment for invalids. 1t is
superior to butter, containing more vol
atile oils. Persons predisposed to con-
sumption, aged persons, or those inclined
to cold extremities and feeble digestion,
are especially benefited by liberal use
of sweet cream. It is far better than
cod liver oil, and, besides being excellent
for medicinal properties, it is highly
nutritious food.-New York Telegram
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-01-26
The Girl was Too Gov.

They were rich. The daughter was
taking lessons in coyness and social small
talk. "a penny for your thoughts" she
archly remarked to an abstracted WIS.,
itor, and then felt, from the look of hor-
Tor that overspread her parents face, she
must have been guilty of a false step.
@@Why didn't you offer him a doIlar?"
was that lady's criticism after the visit
or's departure. We've got money, and
you mustn't be afraid to let folks know
It. it."-Philadelphia Times.
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Antiquity of Pens.

The diamond pointed pen, although
usually classed among modern inven-
tons seems to have been known as far
back as the very dawn of history. The
prophet jeremiah uses the expression,
Written with pen of iron with the
point of diamond" (See Jer. xviii, l. }
st. Louis Republic,
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-01-26

In Scotland it was formerly particu-
larly ominous to meet a funeral while
on the way to be joined in wedlock.
The bride or groom was certain to die
soon, as the sex of the person being
taken to the graveyard was male or
female.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-01-26
Competition i'm Marriare Fees.

The marriage license fee in Quebec is
50. AS lower charge is made in the
United States many couples living near
the boundary line cross the border to
get united. In all probability the Que
bee charge will be reduced to meet the
foreign competition. Mail.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-01-26
A Terrible Possibility.

Aunt Julia-Well, Flossie, what dc
you think of your little brother?
Flossie (who is the happy possessor OF
a Photographic dolleI haven't heard
heard him say word yet, and shouldn't
be surprised if he'd lost his cylinder out
Judge.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1891-01-26
The Chinese to Rule.

Lord Wolseley believes that the Chi
nese are the coming race, and that they
will overrun the world the moment a,
great general or lawgiver arises amo
them. For 300 years the Chinese Fe
been sruled by "the simple metbGd of
having all the more active, cap16e and
progressive heads shorn off the Tar
tars." No one of more a<average in
snce is permitted tSedst, and the
ment is on one Ide an organized
of massacre Ehen Commission
b was ksa/Whether it was true
thaC he had be 1ed 60, 900 men in three
years, his answers Kas. "Oh, surely more
than that" Some day, however, new
Chinese Moses will arise and resist.
The people, who are quite fearless,
will then, Lord Wolseley thinks, adopt
the profession of arms, hurl themselves
on Russia and sweep over her, India and
the continent of Europe. The English,
the Americans and the Australians will
haYAto rally for desperate conflict,
prd&ably in western Asia, which will be
ver&able battle of Armageddon. Such
prophecies are, of course, of small prac-
tcal use, but we agree that very little
might set the Chinese moving, and that
her millions, once let loose, could no
more be stopped than stream of lava.
Lord Wolseley is all for keeping on good
terms with the Chinese and SO are we,
but at the same time we do not forget
that the Roman emperors who tried to
conciliate the Cloths Jared no better than
those who de6ed them,-Omaha World
Herald.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06
The Greatest Thin. in
the World

Prof. Drummund's famous address
on Glove: the Supreme Gift" some
times called "The Greatest Thing in
the World" which has had a won
derfully large sale at IS cents copy,
and has undoubtedly done a great
deal. OF good, is now published by
Alden, unabridged in large Plea type
for three cents. 1t ought, now, to
circulate by the million. The same
publisher issues Drummond's "Na-
taral Law in the Spiritual World" in
large type, fine sshalf-seal" binding,
IS cents, plus postage, 40 cents.
There are two items characteristic of
the 132 page catalogue, which is
sent free on request, by the publisher
John B. Alden, Pearl Street, New
York.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06
Resolutions.

The following resolutions were or,
dered by the NJ. E. Sabbath school in
memoriam of the late Mrs. j. C. Haz-
ard, their superintendent:
Whereas, our Heavenly Father in l,,,s
wise providence has called from )bbor
to reward our eilicie"., and beloved
Soperlhto::.d ::.dcnt, Mrs. j. G. Hazard, who
by her faithful attendance, careful SER
vice and christian example endcarcd
her to us all, making her death y per-
Sotlal affection to each member of the
Sunday school as we'll as to her own
family and personal friends, therefore
be it
Resolved, That while we cannot but
express our grief, we nevertheless ac.
knowledge the love of Him whose hand
hath afflicted us.
Resolved, also, that we express here
by our deep sympathy with the bereav-
ed family and friends, praying that
each one of them may have as glsri Gus
an Inheritance with the saints in lig hit.
Resolved, That this expression Of our
love and sympathy be printed in the
Griggs Courier, spread on the records
of the school and copy transmitted
by our secretary to the afflicted family.
Signed by Committee.
BY order of M. E. S. S.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06
ASHTABULA.

A little more show made us feel at
home and gave us few sleigh rides.
j. p, our late Gallatin scribe, was in
Stambaugh, Mich, not long since, in a
letter from that place he complained of
that country being SO muddy and
that there was some practical, brazen-
faced thieves in that place. He thought
he had q right to say so when man
will cut off his room mates shirt tail
while asleep SO that the thief could
mend his clothes with it..
Just hand mo over the $50 reward,
please, offered for the dog poisoner. I
think l have got him. Isee all the sig
natures of the Cooperstown citizens but
one signed under the reward and that
name is Percy Trubshaw. 1t must be
him.
DAD.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06

tied at the Canyon last Tuesday after
noon. Come again.
Ole Christopherson is expected home
in few days
Buffalo Pitts has left this land Of
orange blossoms and has gone to Port>
land. Oregon.
There was small social gathering
ut Wall Curtis residence last week.
There was some excellent singing by
Mrs. Curtis, Miss lena Stewart and
John Dyer, and an excellent supper
served by Mrs. Curtis. The entertain>
ment was enjoyed by all.
d. Stone is expecting to move TO CALI
ifornia about the 1st of March.
Fred Ladbury and Sandy Park wera
out seeing their best girls Sunday last.
We suppose Dave Swinton is improve
ing the good sleighing breaking his trot>
ter mare Betsy, assisted by Sandy Park
They are two very good horse jockeys.
They were out last Saturday. Betsy
went all right until they got within a
few miles of home and she refused to
60 amy further SO the boys had to un-
load. Sandy led Betsy and carried tho
harness and Dave drew the cutter.
Sandy says when he goes again he will
stay at home,
N"B, Betsy's weight is four hundred
and fifty pounds more or less.
Fred Ladbury and Will Curtis dined
ut the Canyon Monday.
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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06

elected by democratic votes and he
denies making any such promises,
and says he pledged himself to no tn
ing that IS inconsistent with good re-
publicanism. Prominent democrats
and republicans say that Mr.. Hans
brough's campaign was the cleanest
that has ever been fought in this
state-free from pledges. Bosses
Mckenzie and Mccormack will have
reason to think that the s.mills of the
Gods grind slowly, and grind exceed
ing SMALL" if they wait to be con-
suited on North Dakota patronage.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06

aHonest Dave" Wellman's politi-
cal sun has set. The senate COM
mittee reported unanimously in favor
of seating Senator Patch and Dave
Immediately asked permission to
withdraw the contest. If Mr.. Well
man had had horse sense he could
have read the hand writing on the
wall long ago. Our farmers have
not forgotten the act of this political
Judas in appointing committees last
winter, and as a rebuke "Honest
Dave" is invited to return home
to finish husking his pumpkins and
clean up his seed wheat. Senator
Patch is democrat, but he is hon
est, and the best man of the two by
long odds.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06

Walter Muir is to be the editor of
the Farmers Alliance organ which is
to be printed at Grand Forks, and is
to be assisted by Col. c. M. Hart
wick, the smooth old gentleman that
tarried in Cooperstown a few days
awhile ago. The Courier expects to
see lively paper under the manage
ment of these gentlemen. From the
print shop to the senate is the right
route-Soo line.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06

The democratic journals claim
that it was democratic votes that
elected Hansbrough. and claim that
Hansbrough made written pledges to
the democrats to give Mccormack
the naming of state appointments in
case Of democratic victory in 1892;
that Mckenzie is to have his say
about appointments;that Hansbrough
is to vote for the remodelling of the
Mckinley bill, ETC., etc. This is all
bombast. Mr.. Hansbrough was not
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06
TIIE o. II. MUST GO.

The supreme court of North Da-
kota handed down a decision in the
Fargo liquor cases Wednesday. 1t
decides that it is unlawful to sell Ii
quor in the state; the building where
in tits sold to be common nuisance,
and that the Wilson bill is o. K.
In short, it decides that to sell orr
ginal packages is unlawful. There is
only one thing left to do now, and
that is for our states attorney to Or
der the original package dealers to
close up and see that they remain
closed. Here is an extract from the
rulings of the court:
"a ma jority of this court is Of the
opinion that both the Wilson law and
the prohibitory law of this state are
valid enactments and that the final
arbitrator of the question-the SUI
preme court of the United States
will so rule a: day not distant; and
we are unanimous in viewing this case
as one in which subordinate court
should give the benefit of the doubt,
it any, in favor of the constitutional
ity of the laws IN question. To do
SO is only to observe firmly settled
rule of statutory construction"
The decision of the court would in
dicate that prohibition prohibits.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06
HANNAFORD.

Our fine weather has evidently caught
cold.
f. H. Groven lost valuable trotting
horse from falling on the ice.
Ed. Olson made flying trip to Min
nesota last week.
John Olson was seen on our streets
Monday. Come again.
L. Samuelson is getting rest now.
Rob Martin says the gentleman that
took his plush cap at the masquerade
ball by mistake can have his own as he
is not selfish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boutwell, were visiting
friends in this vicinity last week.
There was dance west of here We'd
nesday evening as usual. Oliver
Groven came to the front with the la.
dies.
John Knapp, of town, was down Wis
itlng his sister, Mrs. T. +. Robinson.
SUNFLOWER.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-02-06

The Benson County News an
nounces that it will suspend publi-
cation until April 1st, on account OF
poor patronage. If this legislature
passes some of the measures intro
duced relative to official printing,
there are several other journalists
that will be willing to pass in their
charters.