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Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

he came back ghost of the self that an
swered to President Lincoln's call for 1900.
600 more"
To-day he is an alert, active man and tells
the story Of his recovery as follows:
Il was great sufferer from sciatica rheu.
rnatism almost from the time of my dis.
charge from the army. Most Of the time I
was untitled for manual labor of any kind,
and my sDferings were at all times intense.
At times was bent almost double, and got
az around only with the greatest difficulty.
Nothing sf %ng seemed fSnss TO give me Re-
tion was called to some Of the wonderful
cures effected by. DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. had not taken more than
half box when noticed an Improvement
in my condition. and ] kept on improving
steadily: took three boxes of the pills,
and at the end of that time was in better con.
dition than at any time since the close of my
army service; Since then haxe never been
Pink Pills for Pale People is the only rem
edy that ever did me any good, and to them
owe my restoration to comparative health.
They are grand remedy"
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
THE RUSSIAN THISTLE.
Yet Been Called Upon to Keep
In Subsection.

Look out for the Russian thistle. It
is here and it has come to stay, says
Farm News. Last year the writer saw
a good many specimens east of the
Mississippi river, some of them along
the railroads of Ohio. Last fall good
many thistles went to seed and the
winter winds blew them hither and
yon all across the country. This
spring there are good many places
where Russian thistles are springing
up miles away from the place where
the seed ripened last fall. This is es-
pecially true of the prairie sections Of
Illinois, and it is safe to predict that
the battle with this pest is on. Every
man must use his best efforts to de-
stroy every specimen on his land. if
he would have any peace handling his
crops of grain. We have been watch
ing specimens grow along one of the
great railroads, and It is surprising
how rapidly they shoot up and how
thickly the land has become seeded
with them in some places. If one Of
these plants gets start, it soon throws
out side branches and the shade kills
any other plant near the thistle, and
If the thistles are thick enough every
other kind of vegetation disappears.
"A single plant where it grows alone
will often cover a circular spot three
feet in diameter before the season is
over. 1t is the worst weed pest we
have ever been called upon to fight,
and it should be kept in subsection
from the first.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
IMPROVING PASTURES
A Pew Days, aassr Every season waaa
- 0ueDraso ehe Owner la lts
.us Oeae0eeae RooOlts.

Il there is any one part Of the farm
that 10 neglected in the summer time
when the rush Of harvesting takes up
most Of the time and attention Of all, It
is the pasture fields. says writer in
Indiana Farmer. While there may be
some little excuse for this on large
grain farms. it can hardly be over
looked on a dairy farm. where grass
and green pasture are the chief de-
Tendencies for success. The improve
ment of pasture fields is crying need
on many old places. As a rule the
roughest and most sterile fields are
given over to pastures, and it il not
giving cow fair show to make her
pick up living on land that would not
produce anything else. This 10 often
the case. however, and then we blame
the COW for not giving more milk. Half
the fault against our dairy cows can
be traced to improper feeding. Be
cause COW has large field or mead
ow to Craze in it does not follow that
she ought to give large flow of milk.
A much smaller piece of land would
produce much better results il the
pasture was rich and well cared for.
It is all right to give the COWS for pas
ture the toughest and rockiest part Of
the farm. for naturally one does not
select that portion for plowing under
crops. But it is the part of wisdom to
bestow little care upon such fields to
improve them each year. A few days
labor devoted to the pasture fields
every season will surprise the owner
in the results five years later. First
there are rocks and stones that can
be gradually carried off the field and
piled up. Clearing the pasture field
in this leisurely way will yield its re-
ward some day when it is found dcsir-
able to cultivate the meadows or hill
side for orchard or field crops. Along
with this work should go that of clear
ing the land Of wild berry bushes,
brush, roots and weeds. The roots
once taken up will kill the bushes and
trees for good, and so with the weeds.
See that they are rooted up, and not
simply cut off. Noxious weeds prevent
grass plants from growing, and gen.
orally they harbor parasites and rusts
OF grain which may spread to the cul-
tivated fields any day. and do great
amount of damage. This work Of
clearing the pastures of foreign
growths is very important at this sea-
son of the year when weeds are about
ready to produce their seeds. One
plant destroyed root and branch now
may prevent the growth of so next
summer. So it is wise to begin at once,
for every year that the work is post
poned the pasture field degenerates SO
much more. While engaged in this
work of destruction it might be well
to reconstruct, too. Plant few
shade trees in the most convenient
place of the field, and il necessary for
their protection fence them in until
they attain good growth. Years
later they will be appreciated by both
man and beast. When the weeds are
pretty we'll rotted out, it will pay to
sow the field in the fall with grass
seed. spreading it thinly around to re-
enforce the old grass.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
CORN SHOCKING TOOL.
II 10 . Temporary Binder to aoia the
Bunch To9etheP While IL 10
Being Tied.

R. B. Amstutz. of Birmingham, o..
gives the readers Of the New York
Tribune the benefit Of device which
he has tried with gratifying results
in shocking corn. He says that one
difficulty that is experienced in tying
with twine is that the shock is apt
to be bound too loosely, and then it
will not stand well. He aims, there
fore, to provide way for getting q
good squeeze on the bundle before
tying.
Mr.. Amstutz says: "Take an old
broom handle foot shorter than the
length of twine to be used. At one
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
His Business.

!, A lawyer trying to serve his client by
throwing suspicion on witness in the case,
in the course of his cross-examination, said:
You have admitted that you were at the
prisoners house every evening during all
eyes. sir,' replied the witness.
Were you and he interested in any bust
ness together?"
Eyes, sill" answered the man, unhesitat.
All! Now, will you be goodenough to tell
US how and to what extent and what the
nature of this business was in which you
and he We're interested?"
"Well, / have no objection to telling.
was courting his daughter."-St. Louis
Globe. Democrat.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FINE
For Wearing a Calico Dress ana $lop
Penalty for SellinR
the Goods,

It i a singular fact, but none the less
true, that in England in the year 100 women
were not allowed to wear calico dresses at
all, and in 172l a penalty or fine Of 95 was
laid upon the wearer, and the unfortunate
dealer who sold calico in those days had to
IS hardly necessary to say that no one Of
them ever undertook to sell more than one
dress pattern. The women Of this country
may bless their lucky stars that nothing
has ever interfered with their privilege to
buy and wear calico to their hearts con-
tent. Moreover, they can be thankful that
the world produces right here at home. The
goods Of ore firm are especially sought after
by both consumers and dealers and their
recognized superiority is assured when the
name William Simpson & Sons is found on
heticket. At least chat iswhat the ladies and
the storekeepers say, and they ought to know.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
Free to Teachers and scholars.


In 1897 we had thousands Of requests
from teachers and scholars for Wonder
land '97. The edition-a large one-was
exhausted long before the end Of the year.
Wonderland '98 can now not only be sup
but also to others. It is entirely different,
however, from the first named book. 1t has
q chapter on The Agricultural Northwest,
crammed full Of valuable information; one
on Yellowstone Park, written especially
for teachers; another on Alaska and Klon-
viii bo Of interest to schools. T The book q has has
a high art cover designed by Leyendecker,
and it is profusely illustrated from new
photographs. The Northern Pacific Rail-
way will send the book and revised folder
map Of Yellowstone Park. upon receipt Of
to Chas. 8. Fee, Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Paul,
Mimi. Write address plainly, and state
whore you saw the advertisement.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
where she had taken the orchids. But
it was eight or ten days before she

where she had taken the orchids. But
it was eight or ten days before she
again went to visit the little home.
When she did go such happy-look-
ing girl opened the door she could
hardly believe it was the pale child
she met the week before. There was
real JOY in her manner as she nshered
the fine lady into the little room
now beautifully clean-where her
mother was sitting up and actually
trying to do little sewing. Was it
possible that weeks supply of whole
some food had wrought such a won
drous change!
If there had been lack of apprecia-
tion when she took the orchids there
was certainly enthusiasm now. But
she had been mistaken. Surely there
was the old blue pitcher. And there,
too, still fresh and beautiful, were many
of the orchids.
Elbow did you manage to keep them
so long?" she exclaimed.
''Why, you see we have so few flow
ers, and we love them so much that we
have learned how to care for them.
If the water is changed frequently and
two or three rusty nails put in the
vase the oxygen eats the iron instead
of the flowers, and they last longer.
These are the most beautiful I have
ever seen. seem to see faces in evry
one. But the day you brought them
I was SO weak for want of food could
hardly see them at all.''
Poor Mrs. Brown was in tears. This
woman-that she had almost ridiculed
and thought of writing compositions
about for the delectation of her club
proved to be cultured woman quite
capable of earning comforts BILE sup
port by means of the exquisite needle
work which soon rendered her per-
feet treasure to Mrs. Brown and her
aristocratic friends.-Banner of Gold.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

in tatters and rags,
broken in body but
of dauntless: spirit,
swung into line for
the last grand re-
view" and then
quietly marched
away to begin life's
fray anew amid the
hills and valleys Of
the Keystone State.
Among the number
Asa Robinson came
back to the old home
in Mt. Sterling, ILL.,,
back to the fireside
that he had left at
the call to arms four
years previous. He
went away a happy,
healthy farmer boy
in the first flush Of
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

Rich Usess-Yes night - ysu s4sp
incoming. about Miss Beauty. She hasn't
been in love with you. after Ill. She's been
after the money she thought you would in
herit from me.
Nephew-Inpossible! Why DO you think
%!
II have proposed to her myself and been
accepted" IN. Y. Weekly.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
Asthma

can be cured to stay cured, by consti-
tutional treatment addressed to the
cause in the blood and nervous system.
Under his management patients gain
steadily in health and strength ahd the
symptoms fade away as the cause is re-
moved. Books and advice as to cura-
bility Of each separate case are sent
without charge.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
coRN-HusK1NG HORSE.
It VIII Help Many . Lame Back II
You Conclude to Build One
Right Now.

The horse is made of light material.
The cut explains itself. The rung
B should be 1A-inch stuff. put in with
shoulders cut down to one inch where
it goes through the legs. The rung
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
When They Knew aiu.

"Ihere are plenty of women who would
Be glad to get me, !" he said.
Very likely" she replied, pointedly, 'sbut
none of them would care to keep you after
she once had you"
He went outdoors to say what he wanted
to say after that thrust. He felt that he
couldn't do justice to it in the house.-Chi.
caro- Post
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
A SOLDIERS ESCAPE.

From the Democrat-Messase. Mt. st.,,,
Ing, Ill.
When Richmond had fallen and the great
commanders had met beneath the historie
apple tree at Appomattox, the SD Penn.
sylvania Volunteers, prematurely aged. clad
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

Mrs. Short Here's an invitation to Mr..
Longs wedding. What on earth can We
send them?" Mr.. Short-"He lost a $40 um-
present of ."-Brooklyn Life.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

We are annoyed until we are 80 by the
Example" we should follow, and annoyed
after that time till death gets us of the lex
ample" we are setting others.-Atchison
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
You want an
Organ, a n d
have just SO
much money to
spend. How
much is it?
Write and tell
US.
Estey Organ Co..
Brattleboro, VI.
Estey Organ Co..
Brattleboro, Vt.
Starving
for Breath

is the condition which confronts thou
sands of chronic sufferers from Asthma
as the cool days and cooler nights come.
But their distress is unnecessary. DIR.
p. Harold Hayes, of Buffalo, N. Y,
treats patients successfully at their
own homes and has demonstrated that
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

Our idea of difficult task for anyone to
fill would be for woman to make herself
popular at her boarding house.-Atchison
Globe.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

would-Be wr;ter-"what do you con.
slider the most important qualification for a
beginner in literature?" Old Hand-ttA
small etite."-Tit-B Bits.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
Rouxh on DE Dude,

De Dude (who does not like very
high collar)-These collars are very
high. Show me something lower.
Salesgirl with dignity)-Those. are
the cheapest we have. sir. We don't
keep slop-shop goods.-N. Y. Weekly.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

To make dividing success, colonies
should be very strong and almost
ready to swarm.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

In making start in bee keeping,
choose the best bees, the best hives
and the best implements.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

1t is more Aattering to have people won.
der why we are not famous than why we
are.-Town Topics.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

A weak colony will never build nice
comb honey no matter how dberalthe
honey flow.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
Hia Will Power,

IS .Guyer-Yes, old Crusty is man Of
great will power.
Quizzer-He don't look 1t. $~ss 4as,
Guyer-Maybe SO, but he's got mill
lion TO leave, all the same.-N. Y. Jol,y.
nal.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06

Use the best combs for brood nest
and the oldest and roughest on the out
side for storage.
Griggs courier., 1898-10-06
Hoods SarsaparllIa

q Americas Greatest Medicine. q; SIX Tor g.
Prepared only bye Hood Z Co, Lowell, Mass
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
OPPOSED TO AN ALLIANCE. Stanley Speaks of the Friendship of
 EnDland and America

CHICAGO, Aug. 24.-Henry NJ. Stanley, the famous explorer, journalist and au- thor, once an American citizen and now a member of the English House of Com mons, has placed himself on record as op- posed to the Anglo-American alliance. He recognizes the fact that England and American are bound together by numer- ous ties and are yearly drawing closer to- gether, but, in spite Of that fact he ad- Yises caution and thinks 1t to the interest of neither nation to adopt a lettering and entangling alliance. In a letter to a friend here he expresses himself as fol- lows:
 My opinion is we must not be pre- cipftate The two nations are graYitating together, and true friendship cannot be forced. It is a slow process, requiring time. If either country were in distress, that would be the proper time to breathe more life into that spirit of friendship and kindness which we know exists and to bring these reserved and proud peoples together. But to-day there is no neces- sity for either nation to think practically about the matter. One is fat and proud, with the Bank of England and its big navy. The other Is Tn a Quiver of de- light over Manila and Santiago and the glorious heroism of Dewey, Schley and Shafter. The time is not suitable for speaking of alliance. If you Americans come out of that continent and take your share of the Old Worlds concerns you will know better what an alliance means. !"
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
SW|NDLED BY
 HIS ATTORNEY +Miser P. Cunningham as Prosecutor. LAWYER GOWNS DEFENDANT RECEIPT FOR BAIL MONEY STOLEN AND CASHED. Comyns Is Arrested on the Charge of Petty Larceny
 by Trick and
 Device.
LAWYER GOWNS DEFENDANT
RECEIPT FOR BAIL MONEY
 STOLEN AND CASHED.

Attorney E. M. Comyns was arrested yesterday afternoon by Corporal Gel mann on a warrant charging him with petty larceny by trick and device.
 The complaining witness Is Peter Gun ningham, the old miser who was sen fenced on Monday by Judge Conlan to six months in the County Jail for va grancy. Cunningham gave notice of ap- peal, and Tuesday was released on gtv- ing $50 cash ball. When he got back his property from the property clerk he dis covered that the receipt for his ball money of $50, which he had deposited for his release on August 1T, was missing, and further inquiry showed that the receipt had been presented by Comyns to Clerk Rivers of Judge Conlan's court, who gave him an order on the Treasurer for the amount.
 Cunningham notified Captain Seymour of the facts, and acting under the cap tains advice he yesterday swore to the warrant for Comyns' arrest. His bonds to get Judge Joachimsen to release hlm on his own recognizance, but 1t failed and Comyns had to remain in the cell along with other prisoners.
 Cunninghams statement Is that com yns spoke to him Tn the dock last week and promised that he would get the of s10. Cunningham, accompanied by an officer went to the 41lbernia Bank ana drew $60-s10 for Comyns fee and $S0 TOT his ball. Comyns advised him to give his bank books into his custody for safety, and in an envelope in one of the bank books was the receipt for the $50 bail money and the receipt from Comyns for his SIG, fee. Chief Lees last ,I Satur,day compelled Comyns to return to Cunning ham his bank books, and they were given into the custody of the property clerk Meantime Comyns had abstracted the re- ceipt for the bail money and had present. ed 1t to Clerk Rivers, receiving the amount from the Treasurer.
 It was principally owing to Comyns treatment of a client named O'Malley that Captain Seymour issued the order some months ago preventing attorneys from entering the prison except when sent for by a prisoner o,Malley W.. was charged with failure to provide and pat tery upon his wife, and after Comyns got all the money possible out of him he dropped him. Comyns was also arrested recently for battery upon Flora St. Clair, a woman who accused him of getting all her money on the promise Of marriage and then refusing to have anything to do with her.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
A "MIDDLE MAN" CAUGHT. Shew Tong Charged With Conspiring
 to Land Immigrants Illegally.

Officials from the Chinese Bureau cap tured Shew Tong, Chinese cook, yes terday afternoon, and think they have sufficient evidence to convict him of con- spring to land immigrants illegally.
 Shew Tong cooks for restaurant which has the contract for feeding Chi nese held for examination, and as he car ries the food into them he has always had free access to the building where they are quartered. His movements have been closely watched for some time, and yesterday afternoon he was arrested just as he was about to enter the building. When searched he was found to have a number of papers with the questions that would be asked the coolies when brought up for investigation, and the proper an- sWers to make, together with the evil dence given by witnesses who have al- ready been examined.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
RUSSIAN HARVESTS FAIL. In Many Districts the Distress of
 Last Year Is Renewed.

LONDON. Aug. 24.-The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Times says: Great uneasiness Is felt over the repetition of last years failure of the harvest In seven districts of the province of Kazan and largely also in the province of Sa- mara, SartoH, Simbirsk, Viatka and Perm, the crops are almost worthless Even the landed gentry are beginning to ask the Government for relief and the prospects of famine are most grave The Ministers of the Interior and of Fi- nance are sending out agents to make in quiry and to purchase corn The Zemst- vos are bestirring themselves to meet the situation It Is reported that in some dis trfcts the peasantry are breaking into the communal granaries and helping them selves.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
Harness Racing at Dubuque.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. A.-Three thou sand people saw the third days races at Nutwood Park to-day. Weather warm; track fast. Results:
 225 pace purse 5000 (unfnished)-Miss Logan took third heat and race. Time, POS. Lord Rosebery and Fanny Putnam also started
 2.I5 trot purse sl50o-Dr. Leek won third fourth and fifth heats. Time. 2:I3A, 2:15, 2:15 Pilatius won first heat. Time, 2:l3i2. Aragonk won second heat In 2:l3E. Hazel Kinney Heir Medium. Robert Lee and Vida also started
 2:f6 pace. purse Sl500-Anna Lee won in straight heats Time, 2:07A. 2:12&. 2:13. Mo Wilton and Lottie Smart also started.
 2:30 trot, purse S10oo-Seraphlna won in straight heats. Time, 216A. 2:fs, 2:l6 Dr. spelInan. Ella Madison Black Robert, vizoft and Onward Silver also started.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
A BUILDING OF THEIR OWN. The College of Physicians and Sur geons Will Erect Their Own
 Cfr1rcfrre

The College of Physicians and Sur geons will soon be ensconced in their own building A committee has been appoint ed to make investigations on buildings suitable for a medical college and report To the faculty of the college. pr. J. R. Iaine. who is now in the East gathering material and studying laboratories and the general construction of medical buildings. will return in few weeks and send in his report to the committee on buildings. The site or Valencia street which was at first chosen for the new eral plans of buildings have been present. ed but none as yet has been accepted. It is expected that by the new year the be housed in building that will be their own.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
Running Events at Anaconda.

ANACONDA. Mont, Aug. 24.-Results:
 First race three and a half furlongs-Clare N won Dutch second, Pat Tucker third Time 0:4S
 Second race. selling, six furlongs-Tammany won Chappie second. Montaliade third. Time, 117z.
 Third race. selling six furiongs-Tammany Hall II won, Lady Ashley second. Missioner third. Time, 1:172
 Fourth race selling mile and twenty yards Charlotte NJ won. Rapido second. Barracan third. Time, 1:44h
 Fifth race, hurdle mile ana quarter,P F Time 2:2i.
 Sixth race selling five furlongs-Howard won Gold Bug second. Roadwarmer third. Time 1:O4
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
R.ehecka c. Meyn,s Will.

The will of Rebecca c. Meyn. who died on the 18th inst, leaving an estate valued at s10 900, was filed for probate yesterday. The entire estate was bequeathed to Peter Henry Meyn, a son of the testatrix, to hold in trust for the purpose of paying off mortgages and taxes and to improve the realty and to pay the husband of de- ceased, Peter Meyn, $20 monthly during his life and to divide the residue of the income between himself and his brother. William Meyn. At the death of the sons and husband of the testatrix the estate Is to be divided equally among their heirs.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
Guilty of Contempt.

Daniel J. Brennan was adjudged guilty of contempt of court by Judge Seawell yesterday, because of his failure to pay Lila Brennan alimony in accordance with an order of court Brennan was sentenced to imprisonment in the County Jail until such time as he paid alimony in the sum of $40. He was granted a stay of execu- ton of two days in order to give him an opportunity to get the money.
The San Francisco call., 1898-08-25
Of Interest to the Coast.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24-Pensions have been granted as follows:
 California-Original: James N. Mason, Patton Station. s. Original widows, etc. Flora London, Oakland. s.
 Decentralization war widows Eliza A. Tread Marion, $8.
 The following postmasters for California were appointed to-day: Tiburon, Marin County. l. F. O'Connell. vice Amelia Hay den resigned; Toolwass. Kern County. H. E. Stahle, vice J. F. Stanley, resigned