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Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
sQuAw MEN IN ALASKA.
Whites Who Marry the Indian Won.
en- of the North.

Whites Who Marry the Indian Won.
en- of the North.
At Lake Lebarge we met an English
lnan who was taking his wife and three
children for trip to Five Finger rap
ids. His wife was squaw, and hel
face was painted black, us were also
those of the children. never did find
out the real reason those squaws have
for painting their faces black. Some
say it is because they think it make.
them more beautiful, and still Others
claim that it is preventive from the
mosquitoes. We became quite friendly
with this Englishnan. He was taking
his family to visit some of his wife's
people. He had just received news from
England that the death of three per
sons made him heir to q noble title
and quite an inheritance, but to enjoy
its possession, etc, of course he wouli
have to return to England. "Of course
said I, 'you are going ut once." He
looked around ut his family and said:
swell, could hardly take them with
me, and I'm too fond of them to leave
them here; so think I'll stay here my
self and let the other fellow enjoy my
property over there" This was all sait
with degree of pathos which was al
most sublime, and yet could not helI
picturing to myself the sensation thai
that squaw wife would make ut some
reception held among his titled friend:
If she were to enter au naturel, as W,
were looking at her then. I thinl
something of the same thought mus
have passed through our friends mind
for, hastily murmuring "what nigh
have been," etc, he looked suspiciousl.
like shedding few tears, bade us
hurried farewell, and gathered hi:
small family and belongings togethe,
and proceeded OH his way. There ar.
many white men in Alaska married IL
the Indians. They call them squaw
men.-Leslie's Magazine.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
THE suLTAN's TRIUMPH.
The Story Told and Believed in Asis
Minor ana Central Asia.


Minor ana Central Asia.
The Indian Mohammednns heard tha
the caliph had triumphcd over the in
fidel and the news went to the heads o:
the Mohammedans of Delhi and Oudh
just as now it has gone to the heads o:
the tribesmen of the frontier. In botf
cases it urged them, regardless of al
consequences, to strike blow for tn.
faith. The descriptions that have beer
given of the Greek war to the frontiers
men are probably not unlike those OF
the Crimea that were given all over the
Mohammedan world. The sultan, it
was said, was attacked by the Russian
dogs. Not caring to demean himself
by fighting them in person he sent for
his slaves, the French and the English,
to drive them from his borders. This
act the sultan's Christian slaves faith
fully performed and for their loyalty
caliph, the shadow of God, not to the
tools he used, was due to destruction of
the accursed Russians.
That was the story told throughout
Asia Minor, North Africa and Central
Asia, and piously believed. Doubtless
the Afrilis and the men of all the val
,eys and deserts from Quetta to Chitral
have heard similar extravagances in re-
gard to the Greek campaign. The
Greeks, they were doubtless told, are
MS much stronger and braver than the
British as the British are stronger and
braver than the Bengalese, yet these
invincible warriors fled before the sui.
tan.-London Spectator.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
DEATH OF RosEcRANs.
The Great Union aieneral Passes Ia
the Lifes beyond Mt His Home In
California.

Los Angeles. CAL. March 12.-tien. w.
S. liosecrans died Friday morning at
seven o'clock at his home near Redondo.
William Stark Rosecrans was born in
Kingston. Delaware county. O.. septem-
Der s. 1919. His parents were OF old Dutch
stock. He was raised on farm and edu-
Gated at the public schools. He clerked
in store. and in 1851 applied to the sec
retary of war for appointment 20 West
Point military academy. He was appoint
ed and graduated in 1872
At the, beginning of the war Gen. Rose
Grams was private citizen. When it be-
came evident that military operations must
become necessary to crush the rebellion, he
offered his services to Gen. Dennison, Of
Ohio. and he was requested to act as en-
gineer and lay out Fort Dennison.
His first important action was at Rich
Mountain, which he won. Gen. Rosecrans
succeeded Gen. McClelland in the depart
ment of Ohio. He participated in the bat
tie Of Corinth. and afterward took COM
mand of the army Of the Mississippi. He
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
Chinese at Play.

The solemnity of face worn by the
average Chinaman deccives westerners
into the belief that he and his fellows
never amuse themselves. In reality,
their amuse1nents are divided into
feasts, festivals, ceremonials, recrea-
tions and entertainments, and in all of
these noise forms a prominent part.
Music, as it is known i'll China, is an in
dispensable adjunct to every entertain
ment. When Chinese gentlemen feast
they are soothed by the queer tinkle of
stringed instruments played by girl
musicians. Yet occasionally Chinese
band of men musicians will play some
melody which is soft and pleasing to oc-
citlental ears, some lullaby or love song
droned out on their queer instruments
with grace and art.-Chicago Evening
News.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
Lincoln's FIRST speech.

Judge Pell, of Mount Carmel, ILL.,, has
q copy of Abraham Lincoln's first
speech as candidate. 1t was made
near Springfield and runs as follows:
''Gentlemen and Fellow Citizens: l
presume you all know vino l am. am
humble Abraham Lincoln. I have been
solicited by many friends to become q
candidate for the legislature. My poll
tics are short and sweet, like an old
woman's dance. am in favor of a
national bank; am in favor of the in
tcrnational improvement system and q
high protective tariff. These are my
sentiments and political principles. II
elected, I shall be thankful; if not it
will be all the same.'-Philadelphia
Press.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
THE CHAMPION sNEEzER.
Kentucky Man Who Could Break Up
u Camp Meeting.

Camp Meeting.
"Did you ever know man who could
sneeze loud enough to break up a camp
meeting, to stop the taking Of testimony
in court and cause a believing COW to
stop in disgust and wonder what the
noise was that was drowning it's thun-
derous voice?" said an old fisherman
cne night recently.
On being informed that his sneezer
cessories necessary to conduct an up-to-
date bakery, the gentleman consented
to tell more of his sneezing friend. He
said:
'While fishing in a mountain town
i'll eastern Kentucky last fall, l went to
the village near by one rainy morning,
to attendecircuit court. The judge was
delivering an impressive charge to the
jury, and every ear was listening to
catch each word, when the stiffness of
the court was broken by an unearthly
ker-chew, ker-chew, kcr-chew, ker-
chew, ETC., ETC., etc. The judge was
thunderstruck, and instantly every eye
was turned toward the rear of the room,
where a little, unobtrusive looking old
farmer sat sneezing as if his head was
coming off. The Judge ordered the
sheriff to bring the intruder before the
bench. The offender came forward and
the judge had fine entered against the
innocent cause of the disturbance.
"Two of the sneezer's friends were
called, who testified to the mans good
character and high standing, but said
they could hear him sneeze three miles
any day in the year. One said the
sneezer once broke up camp meeting
with sneezing spell and that he saw
an enraged bovine stop thunderous
believing fit to look in wonder at the
human who could make more noise
than a mad bull. But the old fellow
couldn't help it, and the fine was re-
m:tted.-Louisville Post.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS.
Attacked by Two LYNX.

AS George Mccullough was return
ing home from Hanna one evening
two lynx appeared before him.
George. having nothing to defend him
self with, wheeled and made the snow
fly under his feet to E. Kaowlton's,
about three-fourths of mile distant.
The brutes took after him about 20 feet
distant until he reached Knowlton's
barn, where they disappeared in the
dark. George and Enoch armed them
selves and started IN pursuit, but did
not get sight of them, although they
could hear them crying. The next
day j. Patterson. E. Knowlton and
George Mccullough started to follow
up the tracks. but the crust of the
snow was SO hard that the tracks
we're not visible. The same evening
Fran Croft and Jim Patterson, we'll
armed. started in pursuit. and soon
came face to face with them. They
opened fire on them, and succeeded in
wounding one of them, but lost track
of them in the darkness.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
GEN. WILLIAM STARK RosEcRANs.
was made commander of the department
of thu Cllrnharland y,.hich x,ositio,, ho hold

was made commander Of the department
of the Cumberland, which position he held
from October q. 1862. to October 10. 1863.
Gen. Rosecrans was relieved in October
1864. and assigned to the department of
the Missouri. IIe was mustered out Of
the volunteer service in January. 1866. and
resigned from the army in March. 1867.
He had been breveted major general. He
was appointed minister to Mexico in July.
1868. and held the Office until June, 1869.
He mined in Mexico and manufactured
powder in San Francisco. He was elected
to congress from California in 1851 and
served four years. He then settled on a
ranch near Redondo, Los Angeles county,
CAL. and spent the last years of his life
quietly. His wife, the daughter Of Judge
Hegeman, of New York. died in 1878. Three
children, Carl Rosecrans. Mrs. ]. X. Toole.
of Helena, Mont. and Miss Anna Rose
Grams. survive him.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
Aged staee-Coach Driver Dead.

st. Louis, March 14.-Capt. Z. B.
Evans. who was the oldest stage-coach
driver in the west. was buried in East
st. Louis Saturday. He had been known
for years to hundreds of persons on
both sides of the river. Until old age
crept on him he was overseer of the ma
tionai stock yards. He was 81 years
old and leaves widow and two sons.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
Coins of Italy.

The prince of Naples is compiling an
illustrated work ON the coins of Italy,
modern and medieval, and is anxious
to have all persons who possess rare
Italian coins communicate with him.
He has collection of $1,000, but there
are 10000 yet to be accounted for-N.
Y. Sun.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
North Dakota School. Fund.

The state board of university and
school lands has approved applications
for $50, 900 more in farm loans, out of
the permanent school fund of the state,
and has bought $25, 900 worth of bonds
offered by Bismarck school district at
per cent. These are refund bonds
bearing per cent. This action is be.
ing taken by many districts through
the state, at saving of or per cent
in each case. There is now invested
of the permanent school fund of the
state $685., 900. in this class securities,
and there is on hand $3.50. 600 in cash.
News in Brief
Walsh county's apportionment from
the state tuition fund for this quarter
was s2o,25l. ~.
o. A. Ripple is under arrest charged
with removing doors from government
buildings at Fort Buford.
One of the Walsh county blind pig
gers sentenced the other day was 7a
years old.
The Northern Pacific railroad list of
land selections, No. 65 covering TO-
246 acres in Bismarck district has been
rejected by the general land Office and
the rejection affirmed by the secretary
of the interior.
The two banks of st. Thomas show
combined resources of 1929, 900 and de-
posits of $3.50
Two children, two and four years
old, Of John Boeneth, living near Cas-
selman, Wells county, left alone in the
house few minutes, began playing
with matches. The clothing of the
younger took fire and before relief
came, the little one was fatally burned
aud died in three hours.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
The Wise DruxRist

Youth would er-like bottle Of
some-er-good hair restorer.
Druggist-Want it for your Eus.
tache, suppose?
"Er-yes."
II guess It's hair originator you
wsxt, Chicago Evening News.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
WINS 1O3 Year. Old.

Gouverneur, N. V. March 10.-Mrs.
Ellen Duquette is dead. She was 1O3
years old.
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
Too Big . Levy.

The state auditor has discovered IN
examining the abstracts of assessment
sent in from various counties in the
state that Pembina county has levied
ten times the amount of tax for wolf
bounty required by law, and this
accounts for the bitter objections that
have been registered In that county
against the wolf bounty tax. The
county should have levied SAYS, and
levied $4.75O, perhaps through q cleri-
cal error in computing the tax. The
excess will have to be refunded to the
taxpayer. At present there is $1,000
in the wolf bounty fund, and the state
treasurer estimates there will be $1,000
paid in under the levy. Out of this
there have been filled already $24, 600
worth of wolf bounty certificates to be
paid. Spectators who have bought
them at slight discount are apt to
find them a losing investment
Griggs courier., 1898-03-18
Good Ri,sinesa.

The statement of fourteen fixed
premium life insurance companies
that have been made to the commits
sioner of insurance show premiums
collected last year of ss2s, 600 and loss
es of $65,0O0. net profit of 1878. 600
for the year. Assessment companies
report premiums of $4,000 and losses
of $4,000. Total amount of insurance
in force in both classes of companies
is $1,000, 600, of which $12. .O00, 600
is held by the fixed premium compan-
les and S4,0oo,ooo by the assessment
companies. The fees of the insurance
department for the biennial period
will reach 100000, which will pay all
the expenses of the department and
leave surplus of $50, 900. to the gener-
al fund of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
HIS SHARE $25,OOO,OOO.
Poor New York Painter Hopes to Get
1t From a Scotch Estate,

1t From Scotch Estate.
From the New York Herald Today.
After years of constant struggling to
keep together a modest home for his wife
and children, James Kern, painter, of Sd
avenue, Fordham, sees a prospect Of
spending the rest of his life in luxury. He
is confident that an estate valued at $780,
100000 situated near Edinburgh, Scotland,
of which he is one of the principal heirs,
is approaching a settlement. His share
nay be s250O0,0OO. Accompanied by his
wife, he has gone abroad to confer with
his representative regarding the terms of
the settlement.
For nearly thirty years the property,
which is known as the estate of Stowe has
been in chancery, and the heirs have been
wrangling over its division. Interest has
accumulated rapidly
Originally the estate belonged to James
Kern. namesake of the Fordham painter.
1t dates back one hundred and fifty years,
and embraces some of the choicest prop
erty in the vicinity of Edinburgh. Through
shrewd investments the value of the estate
was greatly enhanced. The family of the
original owner in direct line became ex-
tinct about thirty years ago. and the estate
went into chancery until 1t could be de-
cided which of the many relatives who
lost no time in putting in claims for a
share of the property, were entitled to pos
SeSSlOn OF 1t.
Lawyers without number have been dis
turbing the musty atmosphere of Edin-
burghs courts with forensic eloquence for
years. trying to show why their clients
claims should receive recognition The
testimony submitted was confusing and
conflicting.
Mr.. Kern's father, who was paymastcr
sergeant in the Scotch army for twenty
eight years, and won medals for bravery
In the Crfmean war, continued the contest
until his death, some years ago. Since then
his son, who came to this country in 1885
to seek a fortune of his own making has
maintained the fight. 1t has been q slow
and difficult task for him to establish his
claim. but from advices recently received
he became convinced that he was about
to be successful.
He sent mis- wife to Scotland three wears
ago to look after the case, but she came
back without any encouraging news
The good news received latterly induced
Kern to decide to go over himself Ac-
cordingly, in company with his wife, he
sailed on the Allan State line steamship
Monaghan in it's last trip out His sister
and brother are looking after the paint
store In Sd avenue. opposite the Fordham
depot. in his absence
I'VE are very hopeful" said Kern's sis
ter to me, that the case win now be set
tied, and that we will now receive our
share of the estate. My brother is the
cided in his favor, he will probably receive
as much as S25, 900, 900. All our relatives at
home are well to do, but 1t seems like a
glimpse of paradise to me to think of the
good fortune that seems in store for us
at last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
BRADLEY MARTIN, JR.'s, BRIDE.
She VIII he Miss Daisy Post, n Belle
of Newport.

From the New York Journal, Today.
Newport society gossip has IL that the en-
gagement is soon to be announced of Daisy
Post to Bradley Martin, jr.. and that their
marriage will be solemnized in the fall.
Hiss Pest is the daughter of Mrs. Will
lam Post and niece of Mrs. Frederick w.
Vanderbilt. She is the second of the group
of bridesmaids at the wedding of Miss Con-
suelo Vanderbilt to the Duke Of Marlbor-
ough to become engaged. She made her
debut in society at Newport in 1895 At
that time Mrs. Vanderbilt gave a series of
entertainments in her honor. Though not
strictly a beauty. Miss Post is sweet and
attractive and has been quite belle at the
shore for four seasons.
Mr.. Martin is rollicking fellow and
resembles his mother rather than his
father. He is just two years older than
his fiancee. and his prospective fortune is
Understood to be at least ten millions.
MI. Martin entered Harvard in 1894 and
graduated from there last month. While
at Cambridge he had the most extensive
suite of apartments on the university
campus. But he was popular, an excellent
student, and numbered among his chums
Frederick Townsend of Albany and Roland
Gray, son of Judge Gray of Boston.
During his course at the law school
vol ng Martin was much chagrined to be
defeated in a mock suit 1t was q case of
murder, but the evidence was merely cir
cumstantial. Martin was counsel for the
defense, and nearly all the evidence was
his way. j. Stewart Bryan of Richmond
Va, was prosecuting attorney, and so ably
presented his case that the jury agreed
upon a conviction without leaving their
seats.
Both Miss Post and Mr. Martin are now
at Newport and are daily together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
FREEDMAN ON THE wARpATH.
The New York Magnate FOrfeits a
Game to Baltimore Through Rage.

A special from New York says that An
drew Freedman, the merrymaker of the
New York Base Ball Club, also it's presi-
dent put his foot in the game yesterday
up to his knee. Such an exhibition was
never before made by president in the
National League, and for the good of the
game it Is to be hoped that another such
will never be.
AS the last half Of the fourth inning be-
gan Freedman invaded the diamond and
demanded that Holmes be removed from
the field for making a disparaging remark
to a spectator Umpire Lynch refused to
do anything Of the kind. Thoroughly en-
ragged his cheeks purple with anger, Freed
man blurted out that he would summon a
policeman and have the ground cleared
Reckoning to a policeman who stood near
by, he ordered him to eject Holmes from
the grounds Lynch Immediately ordered
the policeman of the diamond. The blue
coat turned the other way when Lynch
told him he had no right to interfere
Freedman yelled to Joyce to stop playing
obliged to do. The crowd meanwhile Kissed
vigorously. The moment that the New
York batter left the plate Lynch declared
the game forfeited to Baltimore. 1t was
generally agreed that Freedmans course
was entirely unwarranted and in direct VIC
lation of the rules that govern the game
The umpire has absolute charge of the
upon 1t than an outsider. An immense
throng surrounded the visitors club house
and, with cat-calls for Freedman, demand
ed the return of their money. Andrew re-
manned in his office, evidently surprised by
the dimensions of the miniature riot that
he had melted by his foolish action. Um-
pire Lynch was asked to give his reason
for calling the game, and said:
THE New York team refused to continue
play while Holmes remained on the field.
No other course was left open to me than
to declare the game forfeited. The rules
expressly state that the umpire has sole
charge of the field. is sole judge of every
play and must not be interfered with by
any official OF the club. Mr. Freedman's
conduct was utterly unwarranted and /
could take no other action than that which
did
And now to the cause of the excitement.
Holmes, when at bat in Baltimore's inning
| struck out. A spectator in the grand stand
yelled:
"Oh. Ducky. you're lobster"
Well, I'm glad I'm not working for a
Sheeny any more" replied Holmes. Then
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
LOCAL CYCLE RACES.
EntI les for the Events to BE Con-
| tested Tomorrow Evening.

EntI les for the Events to BE Con-
tested Tomorrow Evening.
Following are the entries for the ANA
teur and professional races at the Park
cycle track tomorrow evening, in addition
to the Michael-Moran match.
One-mile novice-H. Moran, F. B. Miller,
G. z. Phillips, Ernest Dice G. B. Towles.
J. Harrington, w. G. Neumyer, c. S. Heff-
ner, E. D. Tucker, w. w. Talbert, S. A.
Wimsatt.
One-mile handicap. amateur-F. B. Mil
Ter, G. 2. Phillips, E. Dice, w. H. Far
rlngton, c. L. Miller, George w. Coleman,
H. A. Rhine, L. F. Kinslow, H. V. Cox.
]. Alexander C. M. Janney, J. E. Hanger,
jr., w. F. Maher, W. r. Goodman, W. G..
Neumyer, H. Weigel, S. A. Wimsatt.
Two-mile handicap, professionally. E.
Cause, w. F. Throop. VIM. Sims H. r.
Steenson, Bob Waithour, Fred Sims. r.
L. French, C. J. Mueller, H. q. Greer, E.
l.. Wilson, L. Counselman, F. Schade, G..
E. Smith.
The officials will be: Referee, Mortimer
Redman; judges, E. H. Shuster, l.. b.
Graves, E. J. Murphy and w. J. Prince.
Timers, John Woerner, jr., P. Won Boeck-
man and r. NJ. Dobbins. Scorers. Carl
Mayer and A. H. Dawson. Clerk of course,
Rudolph Jose; assistant, l.. ]. Connolly.
Umpires, Ed Neumeyer, jr., w. G.. Fitz-
hugh, w G. Crowley and ]. w. Graham.
Announcer, C. Royce Hough. Starter.
VIM. Jose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-26
SENATOR'S NEW THIRD BAsEMAN.
Juds0n Smith, Late of Syracuse, OBJ
tanned by Magnate Warner.

Judson Smith, Late of Syracuse, OBJ
tanned by Magnate Wagner.
Aagnate J. Earl Wagner completed deal
yesterday with the Syracuse club that will
land JUDI Smith inside the Senatorial
ranks and the local club will be strengthen
cd by a player who Is conceded to be the
best man at the third corner of the dia-
mond playing in the Eastern League.
Smith has had major league experience,
Being with the Pittsburg some years back
but he was crowded out of that club by
Denny Lyons, who was given the prefer
erce on account of his experience and bat
ting ability. His record last year in the
Eastern League was a good one both at the
tat and in the field.
He stood .313 in the batting averages
leading such good stickers as Bill Eagan
Meaney and Lynch. AS third base
ers. with an average of .901, the best aver
age being $40. Smith is about twenty
eight years old, and while not a third base
man in the Wallace-Collins class will play
a good steady game at all times, and should
strengthen the team considerably. He is
great bunt hitter and fast on his feet
having twenty-eight stolen bases to his
cred1t last season. AS a result of the deal
wagner will continue at short and Wrigley
will be used as utility man.
1t is reported that the purchase price of
Smith was 81 900, and this is doubtless close
to the real figures. Mr.. Wagner has put
out great deal of money this year in en-
oeaVorlng to strengthen the team but has
not always been successful in getting his
moneys worth. 1t is to be hoped that this
time the money las been wisely spent.