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Griggs courier., 1898-09-08

A srATEMENT just prepared by 6irec.
Eon of the commissioner of internal
revenue shows that for July the aver.
age daily shipment of internal revenue
stamps aggregated, in number, 22, 775,.
5e7. Counting 81 days to the month,
the total is shown to have been 614,.
as9, 100. This gives an idea of the
work entailed upon the bureau by the
conflict with Spain, a large addition
to the stamps and increased demand
resulting from the operation of the
war revenue bill.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08

A POSTAGE stamp map of England
and Wales has been made by Mr.. D. M.
Murrow, Wood Green, London. AL.
thought took Mr.. Murrow only two
months to draw the outline of the man
and to afax the stamps, yet the entire
collection. which is valued at 200
guineas. was begun ut the age ofseven
years. The exact number of stamps
In the map is 2, l39, and no two stamps
are alike. All the coast and prominent
inland countries are formed of con.
trasting colors.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08

A FAMOUS brigand was lately shot
in public execution at Belgrade, Ser
via, but the firing party and the spec.
tators were Mortified when the smoke
lifted to see a SECOND body beside the
brigand's. mon Dieu! There are
two of them!"::: exclaimed the Black
Mousqeutaire. +. Tie. second man
proved to be a newspaper correspond.
ent who had approached too near in
order to obtain realistic account for
his paper.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
A British Victory.

London, Sept. 5.-A dispatch to the
war Office says that the Anglo-Egyp-
tian forces under Sir Herbert Kitch-
ener defeated the dervishes in great
battle at Om6urman, on the Nile. the
losses on the British side being 200,
while thousands of the dervishes were
killed or wounded.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08

JOHN HAY, the ambassador to Great
Britain who will shortly become sec.
retary of state, has always been bet.
ter known as a poet than as diplo.
mat. Yet he secretly wishes that he
had never penned "Jim Bludsoe" or
"Little Breeches"-poems that have
given him place among American
literary men. He bushes yet when
he is introduced as the author OF
ssLittle Breeches."
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
Rank Note Circulation.

Washington, Sept. 2. The total cir
culation of national bank notes on
August 81 was $3.50, sos ,524. being an
increase of $4S1,:45 for the month and
decrease Of So 32e, e,9o9 compared with
the same date last year.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08

N1NETY-s1 thousand. dollars pound
would seem to be a stupendous price
for any drug, but prescription was
recently filed in New York city which
would. in the ratio of the price charged
for the quantity ord cred, bring the re-
tail cost of a pound up to that figure.
The prescription was for 10 tablets of
the hydrobromate of hyoscine, each
LOO of a grain. The price paid was
$3.50, or at the rate of Sig. so grain.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08


have served their country In its need. All
will serve It 10 long ~ they may be re.
Quired. and all will forever have the thanks
and regard OF Q grateful people. es
"We cannot bid you welcome here to-
day without our hearts going out to the
services and sacrifices. whose courage and
constancy in that far-distant field Of op-
erations have never been surpassed by
any soldiers or sailors the world over.
ITO the army and the navy. to the ma.
rines. to the regulars. to the volunteers and
to that Providence which has watched over
them all the nation to-day Is full Of thanks
giving and praise. The brave officers and
men who fell in battle and those who have
died from exposure and sickness will live
in immortal story and their memories will
be perpetuated in the hearts and the his
tories Of a generous people. and those who
are dependent upon them will not be neg
fected by the government for which they SO
freely sacrificed their lives"
Demonstration ON Departure.
After the tour of the tents had been
made the president and party were es-
corted to Gen. Wheeler's headquar-
ters, where the president received
some important kilograms, which
were speedily answered. Then the
president dined ~llh Gen. Wheeler and
was escorted to the special train sched-
uled to leave at 'wo o'clock. He was
driven between ,wo lines of troops
with drawn sabers. At the station
there was another demonstration.
Soldiers presented arms and salated
The president, which he duly acknowl-
edged.
Spends Sunday MT Patterson.
4 Paterson, N. j., Sept. 5.-President
Mckinley spent a. very quiet Sunday
here. He attended morning services
at the Church of the Redeemer in com.
pany with Mrs. Hobart. In anticipa-
tion of his attendance the church was
well filled, and after the service the
president shook the hands of the min.
lister and large number of members
of the congregation. Owing to the in
tense heat of the afternoon the presi-
dent remained quietly at the home OF
Vice President Hobart until five
o'clock, when he went for drive with
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
War 10 Feared.

London. Sept. 3.-War between
France and Germany as result of ex-
posures to be made in the Dreyfus
case and war between Great Britain
and Russia over complications in the
far east are confidently predicted by
we'll posted politicians in Europe.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
A Fatal Rla.t.

stinesville, Ind. Sept. 3. = While
blasting rock here dynamite exploded
prematurely, killing John w. Williams,
John Grubb, Buck Wampler and Ed
ward Watts and fatally injuring Ben
Fyffe. Milton Hike and Willie Liford.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
Their Boat Upset.

Stamford, Coun., Sept. 5.-Frank.
George and Mabel Ferguson, aged "a.
10 and IA years, respectively. of Brook
lyn. were drowned by the upsetting Of
row boat in pond. about mile off
Norton islands Sunday.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
Btd. for Coaling station.

San francisco, Sept. 5.-Contracts
for the erection Of coaling station at
Pago-Pago have been invited by Com
mander z. L. Tanner, who has the work
in charge. The commander will not
state the amount to be expended, but
he says the work will be of substan-
tial character and at least a year will
be required for its completion.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
six Mem Drowned

New Orleans, Sept. 5.-The United
States steamer John Meiggs, of the
snagboat service, was blown up in the
Mississippi river near Fort st. Philip,
and Capt. Starr, sergt. Needham,
Ralph Rogers, Pat Corless, H. jackson
and j. d. Malone were killed.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
@riees Glouriey
Rx1cy 3. TsuBsnAw, PublisAsA, =,
oooPER8ToWN. . q. DAKOTA

LORD CHARLES BEREsroRD, the noted
sailor. charges half crown for each
Of his autographs He does not pocket
the money thus made. althoughgin .
yenr it amounts to a very considerable
sum, but devotes it all to the various
naval charities in which he takes so
lively an interest
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08

IT is estimated that between 5,ooo,.
600 and 6,ooo, 900 rabbits will be aex-
ported from New Zealand this season.
One exporter is at present receiving
from 1000 to 10000 rabbits per day,
and is paying in wages to trappers be.
tween $4,000 and $1,000 week. He
has "a traps out, giving employment to
500 men. Last, season he exported
about zoo. 600 rabbits.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
state Conference Of Charities.

Springfield. Ill. Sept. 5.-The third
annual session OF the Illinois state con-
ference Of charities end correction
will be held at Karkakee, November 16
and II, 1898. All the charitable insti-
buttons throughout the state and all
Loards of supervisors are requested to
send Delegates.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
Killeal bx .LiRhtninr.

Lawrence, KaL.. Sept. 5.--John Jen-
.ings AMI El!et Rates, each aged about
12years, we're struck by lightning and
killed near here. During storm they
sought shelter under tree.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
Governn,ent Receipts,

Washington, Sept. The receipts
of the government for the month of
August as compared with the same
month last year were s41.7s2,7 TOT; i'm
crease, $22,75s,655.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
Four Children Meet Death.

Columbus, Ca, Sept. 25.-Three chill
dren of Mary Ring died from being
bitten by rattlesnake near here, and
fourth child fell into a spring during
the excitement and was drowned.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
Four GIRL. Drowned.

Erie, Pa, Sept. 3.-By the accidental
jibing of the sail of pleasure yacht
on Presque Isle bay Mary, Della and
Ella Pardine and Jessie Moore were
swept overheard and, drowned.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
pied In the Pulpit.

Springfield, O., Sept. 5.-Rev. James
Stephenson, of Jamestown, dropped
dead from heart trouble in the pulpit
at the High Street Methodist church
in this city at the beginning of the ser
mon.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
,Attend ndance Mt Omaha,. SHOW.

Omaha. Neb.. Sept. 2.-Three month.
OF the Transmississippi exposition
have elapsed. The total attendance to
September ! is 1,0e5,211.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08

Mrs. Nancy Slayton died q: Lincoln,
H., aged lo3 years.
Griggs courier., 1898-09-08
Gen. shafter Returns.

New York. Sept. 2.-The transport
Mexico, with Gen. Shafter on board,
anchored off Montauk Point Thursday.
Gen. Shafter came ashore and was
driven to the detention hospital.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Patent-Medicine Consumers.

.'You have heard of opium fiends and
all the other so-called fiends who buy
narcotics or poisons and dose them
selves with them,'' said the druggist,
"but did you ever know there was a
class of all-around drug-fien Is?
mean," continued the druggist, ''the
persons who make a habit of sampling
all the new patent medicines as they
come on the market, and also think up
combinations of their own. A man
will come in, take stroll around the
store, looking at the sponges and tooth
brushes in vacant way. and then say
as if the thought had just occurred to
him: Say, I hear there's a new rem
edy for the liver. I've forgot the name
--begins with b. / get down the
bottle, he asks me if it is any good, and
I reply that it has a great many testi-
monials, and he walks off with it. The
next week he comes in, and huss a
bottle of something for the kidneys, and
the next week a sovereign remedy fer
consumption.
Nov, this man is only one in twenty
or more, and some Of them bring in the
most remarkable home made prescrip-
tions--the Lord knows where they get
IU6nf-duu L tIlCIIl, dituOu5It Sdii =
imagine what ailment they can be good
for. Do i ever demonstrate with these
fiends? Not now; I used to talk to
them mildly in my early days, but /
only sent them to another store, SC I
quit. No; | don't think 1t does them
any particular harm. Like that an
ciert King who fed on poisons until he
got immune, these fiends are imperviols
to drugs, and the only danger IN the
practice is that they may some day
become really i'll, and then ordinary
remedies will have no effect on tncm-
If the physician they call in has no
knowledge of their habit, his prescrip-
tiens will have no more effect than so
much water" Chicago Times-Herald.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
THE CHARITY CONCERT.
Given Tonight to Aid the Chill
dreu's Day Home.

At the Congregational Church this
evening the Children's Day Home BEN
eft concert will be given, under direc-
tion of Miss Frances B. Nourse assist
ed by DIR. H. j. Stewart, the accom-
plished organist and musical director,
and Frank Coffin, the silver-voiced
tenor. The program was given in full
in these columns yesterday. In addi-
ton to the numbers then announced for
Mr.. Coffin, he has consented to comply
with urgent requests and add one more,
THE Holy City" The charity taking
this benefit is one entirely worthy. 1t
is conducted by earnest, unselfish wom-
en-, and has proved to be a most help
full institution. The society maintains
a comfortable home under superintend-
ence of competent matron, where lit
tie children of the poor, who have no
one to care for them while the parents
go out to work, may leave their little
ones by day for trifle, assured that
they will be fed, kindly cared for and
taught. The society frequently takes
care of waits and abandoned and deSti-
tute children ALSO for which it receives
not even the trifie, and has been a de-
cided aid to the Society for the Preven-
ton of Cruelty to Children, taking its
younger charges for temporary keep
ing at the bare cost of feeding and
watching over. them Very often the
good women who conduct the home find
their treasury wholly empty, with waits
TO feed and shelter, as supporting sub
scribers remove, or forget to pay their
subscriptions, or withdraw them from
inability. At one time last year it was
feared the institution would have to
close entirely, and even recently a SYM
pathetic society came to its relief most
timely. These considerations should
move the kindly disposed to fill the au-
ditorium tonight on the occasion of it's
benefit, besides which the entertainment
promises to be one Of a superior order
and well worth attending by admirers
of choice music.a
The record-union., 1898-12-05
WOmen's Tailored
Suits, Sis.

These new and handsome cos
tunes, swell exponents Of the
tailor's art, have just been receiv-
ed; they are in colors brown, blue
and green, of the fly front or tight
fitting jacket style, silk lined and
with the new sleeve, gored shoul-
der, ETC.; the skirt is of the late
flounced style, laced over buttons
with silk cord at pocket, properly
lined and bound, graceful and per-
pect in hang and sweep; very at
tractive and serviceable, moderate
ly priced costumes.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Fountain Pens.

The incompatible Waterman
Ideal Fountain Pen consists of a
gold pen, a hard rubber holder
containing an ink reservoir, feed
that conducts the ink from the
reservoir to the pen point with alb
solute uniformity and certainty.
The pen points come graded as
follows: Fine, medium, coarse and
stub. This pen has the only scien-
tifc feed that is regulated auto
matically by the act of writing.
Men find this pen an invaluable
pocket companion, and the ladies
deem it indispensable. So. so to S.
each.
We also carry the Swan Foun-
tain Pen, $2.25 to S. so.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Sterling Silver
Novelties.

Useful as we'll as novelties, and
all you will find here are bright,
pretty, new goods, purchased for
this Christmas selling. We want
you also to be satisfied with the
truth of this fact before buying.
Look everywhere. Inquire as to
prices on late goods. Go to the
auction rooms if you will We will
be satisfied with the result. So
will you when the line of COM
parison is drawn.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
The Porto Rico Trade.

With the opportunities that will oc-
cur for the increase of our merchant
marine in our trade with Porto Rico,
and perhaps Cuba, the South ought to
and it probably will in time, secure a
large share of the building that is done
for that trade. The reason we are sure
that Porto Rico will open up market
for American ships is that our trade
with that island is confined entirely to
American vessels If the same were
done with our trade with Cuba, there
would be an enormous stimulus given
TO American shipbuilding
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Christmas Cards and Booklets.

It will be in this line the tokens OF re1nen-
brance loved the Oft East
foreign shores However slight the token w convey sweet
membranes We supply you with almost holiday sentiment
desired from almost endless assortment They're Handsomely
embossed and finished artistic anner aso many
illustrated dainty natural effects hogaph ana
haone You'll find these booklets and cards at the FAIRY Castle
the left of the entrance Priced &C. I2c I5c
I8c and up.
The record-union., 1898-12-05

Handsome
.eCkties
for Men,
SOC Each.

We have prepared for the holi-
day gift season most literally in
the necktie line, and if you've a
present need or an idea of a gift
of a tie, it will be not only in eco
nony's line but an assured salts
faction for you to choose from the
incompatible line of handsome
silk Teck scarfs, puffs, four-in-
hands, ETC., we show at soc each.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Dark Wrapper FIan-
nelettes, 7C yard.

Quite an extensive line and the
newest patterns and colorings to
choose from at 7c yard. Cashmere
f1eeced f1annelettes, in dark and
medium wrapper styles, broken
plaids and random shot effects,
bias plaids, floral and mottled pat
terms, colors red, blue, yellow,
green, purple, black, white, etc.
Pretty and cheap. Select now
while the line is complete.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Black Crepons,
Soc yard.

Crepons are a fabric that have
gained such widespread popularity
that this season there is no dress
goods in the market equaled in de-
mand. We are showing a very
large line in all the newest crea..
tions of novelty patterns. Hand
some nohair frise, Rich silk-luster
pierolais in variety to please the
most fastidious. The prices are
the lowest, for the quality shown,
that you'll find on the Pacific
Coast. Ask to see Our soc line.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Normandy Valen=
ciennes Lace, l2ac yd.

Monday we place on sale some
600 yards of Normandy sValen-
ciennes lace worth regularly 25c
and .35c per yard. All in new and
popular patterns and the kind SO
much used for fancy work, edging
for toilet sets, etc. This is a spe-
cial lace opportunity which art
needle workers will do we'll to
avail themselves of.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Misses Winter
Jackets, S5.75.

Handsome, warm, durable Win
ter garments for misses of IA, &c
and IS years. They're all wool, in
black and red, and green and red
mixtures, soft in texture and half
silk lined; stylish in cut and per-
feet fitting. Priced, S5.75.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Whisk Holders.

These whisk holders have beau
tifully decorated fronts of paper
machie, artistic in design and en-
.bossed in colors. An attractive
and neat whisk broom wall pocket
at small price. 35c each.
A large whisk broom to fit hold
er, with white metal handle, 23c
each. Il
The record-union., 1898-12-05
At0mizers, Priced
Csc to $500.

This season we are displaying
the most beautiful line of perfum-
cry atomizers with costly decora-
tlons and continuous spray that
has ever been opened in our city,
both ordinary and novelties. They
are in glass and pottery, natural
and colored. Priced from 25c to
S3 each.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Medallion Pictures,
Csc to $1,000.

The richness and attractiveness
of these handsome medallion pic
lures can only be thoroughly ap-
preciated by inspecting the in
comparable assortment we have on
display in our show window and
at the extreme end of center aisle.
There are such great variety OF
studies that there is surely one
among the lot to appeal to the
taste OF every lover of art, eyenS
the most critical. They are very
delicately tinted and toned, mount
ed on easel frame of gilt and metal.
Priced from 25csto $Io each.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
WOmen's Fur
COllarettes, $l.65each

Women's Baltic seal collarette
or neck scarf, broad and comforta-
bic. The front tabs ending with
six squirrel tails, three on each
side, warm and slightly neck
scarf of unusual value at SO small
price.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
SPECIAL MONDAY.
Dress Goods
at 25c yard.

Monday morning we place on
sale the handsomest lot Of all wool
stylish dress fabrics IS inches wide
ever shoWnover our counters. This
line is regular soc value, comes in
green, garnet, blue and brown,
mixed effects, very attractive in
appearance and will make an
economical yet stylish costume, at
5Oc the yard.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Toilet Articles.

OF line goods much be said An assortment
complete Of higher grade twas never your lot 10
from We present line of Perfumes and Sache
which for lasting quality of odors and truly high grade
there superior in the market Our soap and o waters
follow in line for purity and quality Then there IS the hundred and
small things which make and perfect the are
here and all priced popular the very lowest posi-
BILE price.
Money saved by purchasing your holiday requirements in this
line here
The record-union., 1898-12-05
CHILDREN'S SOCIETY.
Meeting Postponed and
the Reason FOR It

The Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children would, in regular
order, meet this evening, but the exec
utive officers have postponed the meet
ing one week out of respect to the
Childrens Day Home, which has ben
eft concert tonight
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Leather Goods.

these goods always acceptable useful and
propae something everyone has for something erviceaD
Our line purses chatelaine shopping pocket
books very complete We have them in SEAL alligator and
colors shapes and sizes plain trimmed with
auminum sterling silver stamped prices suit ALL Also Club
Bags Vaes Mems Dress Cases. of colors and
feathers.
The record-union., 1898-12-05

Made from fancy French per-
Gale with neat patterns and color
ings, literally cut, well made, per-
feet fitting, reinforced fully, have
cuffs to match and any size from
I4l-inch to I7-inch neck. Priced,
ST.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Tooth Brush Holders.

Novelties in toothbrush holders
are of bisque with bottoms of
brass and center of brass, bright,
useful and ornamental to keep
brushes dry and clean. Price, 25c
each.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
WOmen's Swell Top
Coats, $40 each.

Attractive in their plainness,
made from heavy kersey cloth in
colors green, navy blue and black,
full silk lined and severely tailored,
have raw edge strapped seams, the
new military sleeve and full silk
lined with bright colors-a most
desirable, comfortable and stylish
Winter garment at $40 each.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Fancy Dress Goods,
75C ward.

This is a new and handsome
line of dress fabrics in a silk and
wool mixture, a corded poplin eff
feet, with foundation Of black
contrasted with green, cerise and
brown, in bayadert style; will
make an elegant Winter costume
at a very moderate expense.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
SPECIAL MONDAY.
Fancy Silk and Wool
Dress Goods Soc yd.

Entirely new and in two styles,
a matlasse effec- lin black lrster
mohair, contrast ID in an attractive
manner with colors bright and
new, also zig-zag bayadere, effect
very much a novelty; also in black
mohair and colors of red, navy,
brown, etc., 42 inches wide. Price,
soc va d.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Wool EiderdOWn
FIannelS, SOC yard.

Soft, warm, feecy fabrics, and
dozen Winter purposes they can
be used for. Baby coats, house
sacques, bath robes, etc. They
come in plain pink, blue, gray, tan
and mottled effects. The regular
widths and an entire new line for
you to choose from.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Note Our SOC Articles.

Button hooks, nail files, tooth
, brushes, cuticfe knife, stamp lnois-
teners, salve jars, emery bags, let
ter seals, pocket knives, pen ex-
J tractors, shoe horns, curling irons,
powder boxes. -
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Women's Spanish Drawnwork Linen
Handkerchiefs at lie each.

This handkerchief opportunity you will
least half when you them They're pure
them drawn work, hemtched They superior
the Swiss embroidered and will withstand many laundering
coming out each time when
The record-union., 1898-12-05
ll![IIi2l;}3 STORE
The Big Toy Basement.

Hundreds of little folks this realm of gttering attactvene
each day and feast their eyes hearts what they think
above all things they would like best This toyand and dodom
tans all that is held dear the childish heart from the smallest tin
complete line of wheel goods Visit this week and bring
the little folks T time prepare for Xmas while the stocks
their best.
The record-union., 1898-12-05
Interesting Reading in Our Book
Department.

Here will find OF literature both choice and
low priced sensible gift could be selected young
pie than interesting volume standard author such
will be appreciated and lasting addition to who has library
Our of Fiction Poetry Travels Adventure
and History also Bibles Prayer and Hymn Books and goody
Picture Story Books in the juvenile line.
authors
The record-union., 1898-12-05

In 1899 an exhibition will be held in
Munich. where cycles and motors will
play a prominent part. The exhibition
will be international. and motor cars
win be a special attraction.
The record-union., 1898-12-05

A foreign racing man says that
training should take place three weeks
or month before a race. beginning
with fifty miles day and increasing
the distance every three days. Ameri-
can trainers say that this system
would not do on this side of the water.