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Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

For the Week Ending Dec. ~.
The Iowa legislature will meet in Des
Moines January 10.
Cuban insurgents were burning cane
fields within ten miles of Havana.
The treasury gold reserve on the 25th
was 0,267, ,463, the highest on record.
An attempt to wreck Burlington
passenger train near Murray. Ia, failed.
r." The Southern Express company's Of
flee ut Columbia. S. c.. was robbed of
$4,000.
Peter Coleman, who murdered his
wife, was hanged at Vancouver Court
House, Va. F..
-Four children named Maltbeski were
suffocated by smoke during fire at
Philadelphia.
Michael and Terence McDer1nott,
aged twin brothers, died at the same
time in New York.
Two hundred schoolhouses in the de-
populated districts of western Kansas
are to be sold at auction.
Baxille Luprenent, the Oldest man in
Minnesota, died at Little Falls in his
one hundred and tenth year.
The Pennsylvania republican COM
mittee has decided. to hold the next
state convention at Harrisburg. June
2, 1898.
William Gottzyer and Mrs. John Rice,
both of New York city, dropped dead
while trimming Christmas trees for the
children.
Christmas day was the most quiet
and peaceful on record at the white
house owing to the recent bereavement
of the president. '~
The Hide and Leather bank in Chi
cago went into voluntary liquidation
and the assets were transferred to the
Union national bank. -"
Freight traffic through the United
States and Canadian Sault canals for
the year 1897 exceeds all previous years
by nearly 100000 tons.
Rev. w. NJ. Brown, originator and
president of the True Reformers, pow:
erful organization among the negroes
of the south, died in Washington.
James and Samuel Lytle (brothers)
were killed on the Erie railroad near
Atlanta, Pa, while driving to rela-
tive's house to spend Christmas.
Chadwick Marshall and John McDon-
aid, the alleged murderers of Orville
Hayden at Pennington, WASH, were
taken from Jail and. hanged by mob.
A buggy containing William Pearcy
and Miss Brooks, of Pennington, Ind,
was struck by train and the latter
was killed and the former fatally hurt.
The Spanish squadron, comprising
four gunboats and two tugs, which was
operating in the vicinity of Manzanillo.
was forced from the mouth of the Canto
river by the insurgents.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

SINCE Judge E. B. Pfost, of Kansas
City, Kas., personally led raid of Off
GERS on a gambling house down on the
state line few days ago and made a
rich haul, he has been freely criticized
for taking SO active a part in cases
that were to come before him for hear.
ing. and it was claimed that he had
acted entirely without precedent in
the matter. He has been carrying on
a quiet Investigation, however, and has
found. ample precedent for his action
and says he will do so again whenver
the occasion may warrant.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
TN0B|G BANK%0lAlSE
The Chestnut Street National Of
Philadelphia Forced to Sus-
pend Operations.
snRIAkAeE Of SECURITIES the CAUSE.
Trust Company, an A,liea Coucern,
Keeps It's Doors ClOsel-'IAe Com
. bincd Deposits Arc; 9a,Os,G, ,t,tO ~
- City, State and Federal Funds rfed
Up-Nfay Pay i'm Full.

Philadelphia, Dec. PA sensation
was created in this city Thursday by
the announcement of the suspension OF
the Chestnut Street national bank, re-
garded as one of the strongest financial
institutionsin the city. The suspension
carried with it the closing of the Chest
nut Street Trust e. Savings Fund COM
pany, doing business under the state;
banking laws. William NJ. Singerly,
publisheraof the Philadelphia Record,
is president OF both companies, and the;
same men. with one exception, act nss
officers and directors. The first infor-
nation the public received that the
banks were in trouble was in the form
of notice posted on the door of the
building occupied jointly by the two,
concerns, signed by National Bank Ex-E
aminer William NJ. Hart, to the effect
that the Chestnut Street national bank
had closed its doors pending an investi-
cation of its affairs.
No Figures Available.
No statement of assets and liabilities
is available, but it is stated that the de-
posits of the Chestnut Street bank
amounted to $1,7OO,000, and Of the
Trust company $1,30O,OOO. President
Singerly gave out brief statement, i'm
which he said: I'VE are working to Sc
cure the indebtedness of the two banks
so that they can go into voluntary
liquidation. and thus avoid receiver
ship" In this connection Deputy
Comptroller of the Treasury George M
Coffin, who was sent here from Wash
ington by Comptroller Eckels, said:
1.-THE matter of putting the Chestnut
Street national bank into voluntary
liquidation has been taken up by Phil.
adelphia men of great financial ability.
Will Pay Every Dollar.
Mr.. Singerly has issued this state
ment to the public:
"On Tuesday next, or. at the latest, on
Wednesday. a plan now being formulated
requiring the devotion to. its purposes of
all my assets will be submitted to my cred
itors and to the creditors Of the Chestnut
Street national bank and the Chestnut
Street Trust & Saving Fund company. L
believe. and this belief is shared by those
who have been informed of the situation,
that with this plan, which win involve
partly an acceptance Of Record Publishing
company stock. approved by the creditors
none Of them ultimately will lose any
thing"
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

IT is reported that the collection Of
Oriental porcelains and pottery and
also of pictures made by Charles A.
Dana will be sold at auction the middle
of February next. Mr.. Dana owned at
the time of his death probably the
largest and most valuable collection of
Oriental pottery and porcelains in
America, with the single exception of
that formed by w. T. Walters, of Bal.
timore. The most important of his
pictures is Millet's Turkey Herder."
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
A Big increase.

Chicago, Dec. 25.-The amount of
business, both freight and passenger,
handled by western lines thus far in
the holiday season has been at least
60 per cent. above that of last year. The
bulk of passenger traffic is yet to come,
and on many roads more people have
already been handled than were handled
throughout all the season last year.
Freight has been very heavy and the
increase has been large over that of
the holiday season last wear. -
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
TEN LIVES LOST.
Mother and Nine Children Burnea Ia
Death in a LONDON Fire.

Mother and Nine Children Burnea to-
Death i'm a London Fire.
London, Dec. e7.-A Mrs. Jarvis and
her nine children, the youngest a baby.
were burned to death at five o'clock Sun
day morning in u four-room cottage oc--
cupied by the Jarvis and two other fam
lies in Dixie street, Bethnal Green, Lon
don. The unfortunate family occupied
the upper floor. BY strange coinci-
dence Mr.. Jarvis, the woman's husband, ,
who had been suffering from consunp
tion, died in the workhouse inflrmary
Sunday afternoon without having heard;
of the disaster. Mrs. Jarvis earned q.
scantlivelihood by making match boxes
and her rooms were filled with inflam-
mahle material. - -
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
AGED COUPLE SLAIN.

Terrible Christmas Tragedy Enacted
in a Pennsylvania Farm House.
Indiana, Pa, Dec. 27.-Milton Neal
and his aged wife were shot to death by
an unknown assassin at their home near
Jacksonville, nine miles southwest of
here, some time during Christmas.
Their bodies were found at nine o'clock
Sunday night by their son, Harry, who
was passing the house, and stopped to
pay a Christmas call on his parents.
Neal was one of the most prominet and
prosperous farmers of the vicinity in
which he lived. Officers are securing
the country for the murderer. but as yet
he has not been apprehended.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

A REPRESENTATIVE of the Paris ri.
garo, having interviewed Alphonse
Daudet as to the candidacy of his
brother Ernest for the academy, re-
ports the author of "L'Immortel" as
saying that he did not in the least CEN
sure his brother for standing for elec-
tion, and he would not object to seeing
him win. Had he himself not many
friends in the institution? Their mum.
ber might increase, but he would never
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Masons Purchasc u Home.

Burlington, N. j.. Dec. 24.-The ma
sonic grand lodge has purchased q.
magnificent property in this county for
state home, not only for 1nasons, but
for masons' widows and orphans as
we'll. The masons of New Jersey for
years have been working to this end
and the grand lodge will take title to
the property on December so. The,
cost was $4,000. The house is COM
pletely furnished and also has its owI.
gas and water plants. The building WIS
erected by Cincinnati millionaire, and
cost. with its furnishings, $150, 900.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Fatally HuHt.

Noblesville, Ind, Dec. 27.-A fatal ac-
cident occurred at Terhune, small
town northwest of this city Saturday
night. Mr.. and Mrs. John Moore and
Miss Clara Brattain were returning
from q Christmas entertainment when
north-bound freight train on the
Monon struck their carriage. Miss
Brattain's skull was fractured and she
died ut midnight. Mrs. Moore cannot
recover. Mr.. Moore was slightly in
iured.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Largest Cargo of Grain.

Tacoma, WASH, Dec. "a. - The NAM
moth tramp steamer Algoa sailed from
Tacoma with the largest, cargo of grain
ever loaded in single vessel, carrying
377,500 bushels of wheat, valued at
$4,000. The Algoa is bound for the
northwest coast of Africa and is expect
ed to be about 20 days making the voy-
age
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Found Dead.

Cleveland. O., Dec. 24.-W.sW. An
drews, an attorney and the head Of one.
of the most distinguished families In
the western reserve, was found dead In
his chair in his Office in the Society for
Savings building Thursday afternoon.
He had been afflicted with heart dis
case. Mr.. Andrews was 61~ years old
and was born in Cleveland. He was the
son of the late Judge Sherlock j. An.
drews, one of the most distinguished
iurists of Ohio in his dav,
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
WAS MISS :.HERsERT's FRIEND.
Miss Annie Virginia Wells Takes Her
Own Life by Shooting.

Washington, Dec. 27.-The recent
tragic death Of Miss Leila Herbert. the
daughter of the ex-secretary of the
navy, is given as the reason for the sui
eide of Miss Annie Virginia Wells, au
accomplished young society woman and
daughter Of Mr.. Lewis S. Wells, we'll
known attorney. The young woman
shot herself through the heart with her
brothers revolver at the residence of
her father, 1911 N street, northwest.
Miss Wells had met Miss Herbert a
number of times, and was very much
attached to her. She herself had been
confined to the house, for four months
by illness, and this. combined with the
shock caused by the death of her friend,
brought on melancholia, which resulted
in suicide. The deed was apparently
entirely unpremeditated.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Gone to His. Rew..a.

Wilmington, Del, Dec. 37.-Rey. W.
W. Taylor. aged Sc years, the Oldest
Presbyterian preacher in this state,
died Sunday. He was graduated from
Yale 60 years7ago. At one timesshesWas
pastor Of the church which President
McKinley's wife's parents attended aud
otficiated at their marriage. In his
career he had held many charges.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
HIS CAREER ENDS.
Death of Ex-Conxressman Patton q.
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Dec. 24.-Ex-C Congress
man John Patton, of Curwensville, Pa,
died in this city Thursday night after
q long illness. He was - years of
age.
[Nr. Patton was president Of the First
national bank. of Curwensville, and later
Of a private bank which succeeded that in.
stitution. He was delegate to the national
convention Of the whig party. at Baltimore.
which nominated Gen. Scott for the prcs.-
dency, and a delegate to the Chicago con-
ventfon which nominated Lincoln. In that
year, 1860, he was elected member Of the
Thirty-seventh congress from the Twenty
fourth district of Pennsylvania. He was
reelected In 1856. He leaves two daughters
and five sons. among the latter being ex-
United States Senator John Patton. Jr, of
Grand Rapids, Mich.l
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
graduates

For the first time in five or six years
the membership of the house is com.
plete, and when Sergeant-at-Arms Rus.
sell draws his requisition for money it
includes pay at the rate of $4,000 a
year for every congressional district
in the country. 1t rarely happens
that the membership of the house is
not broken somewhere Sy death or
designations.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Noted Athlete Dead.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 27.--John Co.'S
grave, well-known athlete, died in the
City hospital Sunday after an opera
ton for appendicitis. Cosgrave won the
all-round athlete championship of
America in 1895, and finished second to
Clark, of Boston, in this years compe-
tition.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
A Valuable Gift.

New York. Dec. 24.-Samuel Sloan,
president of the Delaware, Lackawannn
& Western railroad, was on Thursday
presented with $4,000 golden service
by the officials and employees of the
company, in commcmoration of his
eightieth birthday, which falls on
Christmas.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Laid Down ON the Track.

Manchester. N. Y. Dec.- e4.-steven
Zoni, 80 years old. an italian. commit
ted suicide in the Lehigh Valley yards
here by deliberately laying his neck
over rail and allowing a freight traoin
to cut of his head. 1t is thought he
was insane, hut 1t is also said that an
unfortunate love affair was the cause
of his act.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Eaten by Hogs.

Tiff City, Mo-, Dec. 24.-Two little
children of farmer living near here.
climbed into a pigsty to catch one of
the pigs. They were set upon by num-
ber of hogs, which killed and ate both
children before they were found.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Evergreen Trees for the South

Evergreen Trees for the south.
Waukegan, ILL.,, Dec. 25.-The Douglas
Nursery company has closed a three
years contract with the United States
government to furnish evergreen trees
in large quantities. The government
will plant young trees in the arid re-
gions Of the south, in Oklahoma. Texas,
Arizona and elsewhere.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Killed Him.elf.

Keokuk, Ia, Dec. e4.-Ephraim Rad
asch shot himself before mirror at
his home in this city. He was a re-
tired merchant and prominent member
of the Iowa Legion of Honor, and was
very wealthy. No cause is assigned.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

ANOTHER instance of the destructive
powers of the English sparrow was
exemplified at Hagcrstown, Md. A
large chimney topp!ed and fell to the
ground without apparent cause. 1t
was discovered upon investigating that
sparrows had carried away all the
mortar between the bricks, thus leav.
ing the stack of bricks uncemented,
and gust of wind overturned it.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Another Monument to Lincoln.

Denver, Col, Dec. e4.-Tormal steps
were taken Thursday by the incorpora-
ton of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial
association for the establishment of a
suitable monument to the martyr pres
ident in Colorado. The site selected is
the summit Of Mount Lookout, in the
Arkansas valley.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Hanxed.

Greensboro, N. c.; Dec. e4.-Promptly
at five minutes to IL o'clock Thursday
forenoon Sonly Ryan, who on Decem-
ber brutally murdered his wife, was
hanged. His neck was dislocated by the
fall. Ryan was nervy to the last. When
asked by the sheriff if he was ready, he
replied: "Let her 90"
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

TIE oldest university in the world is
at Pekin. It is called the A'.'School For
the Sons of the Empire" Itsantiquity
is very great and u granite, register
consisting of stone columns, $40 in
number, contains the names of 10000
graduates A'S'
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
New York school Census.

New York, Dec. 27.-According to the
report prepared by City superintend-
cnt of School Census; j. j. Symes for
submission to the state superintendent
Of public instruction, there are 9l,4s2
children in this city of schoolage-be-
tween four and eighteen years.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Hunter. Froxen ID De.,n.

Little Rock, Ark. Dec. %. = w. II.
Hughes, A. H. Dolphin, John w. Bright
and Samuel Sewer, hunters from Chica-
go, were frozen to death near Dawes
creek, III Newton county.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
will Increase the Aruy.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The leaders In
both senate and house have agreed to-
pass the Hawley bill. This insures an
increase to the army Of two regiments;
of artillery. Commercial bodies favor!
the increase,
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
sdsli.s.
Grises @ourier
PxlcY &. TRuBsHAw, Phbliiher.S Il
cooPERsTowN. !. n. oAkoTA 4.

TIE pecan crop of Texas is oyer
three million bushels. and the trees are
not bare yet. Texas is the only state,
which yields a bushel of pecanss to,
every inhabitant and furnishes AN
abundance for the hogs.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
After Australian Meat.

Sydney, N. S. W., Dec. "A. - The Rus
sian government has entered into COM
munication with the government of
New South Wales, with the object of
procuring shipments of meat to vladi-
yOStOck
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Killing Chri.tiana.

London, Dec. 24.-Advices say there
has been a renewal of conflicts between
the Mussulmans and Christians on the
Island of Crete. The former attacked
caravan near Arlniro and killed l2
Christians.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Is Now n Pauper.

New York, Dec. 27.-Edward Pet
finger, once powerful politician in
this city, and a friend of Tweed, is a
pauper now in Westchester poorhouse,
at his own request. He was an excellent
lawyer in his palmy days, both criminal
and civil, and amassed fortune of $780,
600. This has all been dissipated.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
A New Counterfeit,

Washington, Dec. "a. "A counterfeit
f1ve-dollar silver certificate has been
discovered of the series of 1896. j Fouunt
Tillman. registrar, d. N. Morgan. treas
urer, No. 2S526S7. s
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Fortune IL, q bonnet.

Lima, O., Dec. 2s.-Mrs: Barney Pick
er, an aged widow, died in want here,
and the administrator found over $10.-
900 in cash and $4,000 in notes secreted
in an old bonnet.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
snecfal Issue of stamp..

Washington. Dec. %. ~ Postmaster
General Gary has decided to order a
special issue of stamps commemorative
of the holding of the trans-Mississippi
exposition at Omaha the coming wear.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Mine Workers to Meet.

Columbus, o., Dec. 24.-A call was is
sued Thursday for the ninth annual
convention of the United Mine Workers
of America to meet in Columbus jan
uary IL, 1895.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Hurt at n Fire.

Chicago. Dec. 24.-Fire and an en-
plosion in the building occupied by the
Tosetti Cafe & Restaurant company
caused loss of 5000, 900 and 2S persons
were injured.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Hit by tlle Carn.

Stanton, Del, Dec. 27.-Wesley Nc
Bride and his wife were killed and
their daughter;hged six years, fatally
injured by q train here.s ~. 2 8!
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
killed Her Children,

Park River, n. D., Dec. 27.-The wife.
of Jacob J. Payer, well-to-do fnrmer;i
living at Park River, n. D., committeHs
suicide after killing her four little chii-ss
dren with poison. Family trouble was
the cause. .$sSsss s ]
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Revenue Cutter Launched.

Cleveland, o., Dec. 24.-In a binding
snowstorm the revenue cutter Onon-
daga was launched Thursday afternoon
at the yard of the Globe Iron Works
company. The steamer was christened
by Miss Lois. Augusta Allen. Many gov
crnment officials witnessed the launch
ing. ND-.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Aldermen Indicted.

Chicago, Dec. 27.---The grand jury
voted IS indictments against proprie-
tors of alleged gambling resorts in Chi
cago, among those indicted being three
aldermen.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Wan Weu knnwn.

Waukegan, ILL.,, Dec. "a. William
Ecsley,, whose name is known ali soycj
the, west on account of-lfis' lnrg bred
ing interests, died in. this city. aged
|.vearS ..ts y :, ~. ).
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Dir Firc I'M Clevelano

AZ Cleyeland,s O. Dec. 24.-Fila damaged.
the Power and Wiltshire blocks in the
business center gf this city to the ex-
teri 6f s5f,f). mn; ~. ~. 4 & isss; sS Y
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objection. ,Witnarn,v,n,

{. Washington. Dec. 23.-Word received
here says that Japan has withdrawn
its objections to the annexation of
:Hawaii by the United States.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Broke the Record.

San Francisco. Dec. 24.-The steamer
China made the trip from Honolulu
to this port in IA days 12 hours and
1s minutes, beating all previous records.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
!. Not ,LOnr gennIafcd. !

rSouth. Bend, Ind, Dec. e3. - Mr.. and
Mrs: Charles s. Chapman. old citizens,
expired within IS minutes Of each
other at South Bend.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
Brol<e His own llecord.

Milwaukee, Dec. C. Sanger
broke his own worlds indoo- bicycle
record for half a mile, unpaced. riding
the distance in one minute fiat. -.
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31
:Hnrva rd'a. Big: AetenaanIacr,els..

4. Cambridge. Mass. Dec. g. The total u
registration at Harvard this syear 81
3.s21 Students. against 3.67i lust yessjss
The officers of instruction nunlles N
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Canadian Parliament Called.
Ottawa, Ont, Dec. s.--The Canadian
parliament has been called to meet on
tFebruary'3. .. '.. - 80. s
Griggs courier., 1897-12-31

Havana, Dec. 27.-Capt. Gen. Blanco
declares that Cuba will be under an au-
Economical government by January I.
The new ministry, now entirely formed,
will begin with the new year with Of
ficers in the palace. AS soon as autono-
my is working smoothly Gen. Blanco
will take the field to conduct a most ag-
gressive campaign against the rebels
remaining under arms.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-07
While man

the Labor Exchange. While man
kind are th~eorizing over economic
ideas, Shylock keeps them divided
and continues his design. You can
unite mankind a thousand fold
quicker on a bread and butter
proposition, the value of which can
be demonstrated at once, than you
can on some economic theory OF
doubtful application. Twice two
makes four, and eloquence can not
disprove it. Men have a rig ht to
work, to enjoy the full product OF
their labor, and the right to ex-
change their products. These three
propositions are as simple as twice
two make four. To be sure the
simplicity of it deprives the DEM
agogue of his job and takes from
the sponge its absorbing power,
but it brings comfort and prosperity
to the masses which they will never
have while they follow the theories
of those who toll not, neither do
they spin," yet "dress in purple
and fine linen and fare sumptuously
every day." The Labor Exchange
has existed little over two years.
Its headquarters is at Olathe, Kan
sas. 1t has now over IT'S branches
distributed over nearly every state
in the Union besides some in
Canada. and Europe. Salem, De-
troit, McMinnville and Forest
Grove, this state, have branches in
successful operation. In the state
of California are more than a dozen
branches in operation. Why not
start one in Toledo?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-01-07
That
Tired Feeling

Makes you seem "all broken up" with
out life, ambition, energy or appetite.
1t is often the forerunner of serious i'll
ness, or the accompaniment of nervous
troubles. 1t is a positive proof of thin,
weak, impure blood; for, if the blood is
rich, red, vitalized and vigorous, it i'm
parts life and energy to every nerve,
organ and tissue Of the body. The
necessity Of taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
for that tired feeling is therefore apparent
to every one, and the good it will do you
is equally beyond question. Remember