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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
CALLED FROM EARTH.
Death Mt Mount Pleasant, Ia, OF Ex-
United States Senator Harlan
Sketch Of His Career.

Des Moines. Ia. Oct. 6.-The. death of
ex-United States Senator James Harlan
occurred at his home in Mount Pleasant.
Ia, at 9:35 Thursday morning. The
end was not unexpected, a coll
lapse having taken place last Sunday.
The immediate cause of death was con-
gestion of the lungs, complicated with
liver trouble. Overexertion in attend
ing the sessions of the Iowa Methodist
conference last week aggravated his
maladies and caused prostration. His
daughter, the wife of Hon. Robert T.
Lincoln, of Chicago, was summoned
from New York city, and was present
at the bedside. Others present were:
James Whitford and Mr.. and Mrs. Craw-
ford and son.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

ONE of the masterpieces of musical
clocks has just been completed for the
Emperor Of China, in whose palace, be-
sides pointing out the correct time, it
will play selections with fully equip
ped automatic orchestra. It is pro-
nounced the most complete musical au-
tomaton in the world, having eight di-
visions, each Of which has repertoire
of eight melodies. All the pieces play.
ed by this musical clock were selected
by the emperor himself, and consists
of 40 foreign and "a chinese recitals
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

said to Assistant Secretary Of the Navy
Allen yesterday: @
II want Aguinaldo ana the Filipino in-
surgents to know It was ct my request that
President Mckinley has ordered the naval
reenforcements to Luxon. Aguinaldo has
circulated the report that favor giving
the Filipinos Independence and desire that
he be informed that the warships are sent
at my request
Nashville Starts for Manila.
Washington, Oct. 2. - Commander
Rodgers, of the Nashville, has lost no
time in obeying the orders of the navy
department to start for Manila, cable-
gram received from San Domingo Fri
day announcing that he had already
sailed for San Juan, P. r., where he will
stop and replenish his coal supply. The
Nashville should make the trip to Ma
Mia by way of Suez in about seven
weeks or perhaps two months.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Women Denounce Robert..

New York, Oct. I'm the cru
SADIE against the seating of Con-
gressman-elect Roberts. Of Utah, in
augurated last winter, representa-
tive gathering of New York women on
Friday passed resolutions Of protest
addressed to congress and congress
men-clect. Miss Helen Gould led the
movement. The occasion for the adop.
ton of the resolutions was a meeting
of the American Female Guardian So
ciety at the home for the friendless.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

ELECTRICITY in capsules is the latest
thing in New York. A company has
been formed, with $4,000 capital, to
supply power in ten or twelve-grain
capsules, which can be bought by tho
box and carried around in the vest
pocket. One of these capsules will
furnish electricity enough to keep
light burning all night. The assertion
is made by a representative of the conn
pany that the light can be furnished
at less than one-ffth of a mill per lamp
per hour for each sixteen-candle incan.
descent globe. The company intends
to sell power at ten cents an hour for
one full-horse power.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

SIERRA BLANCA, in every respect the
greatest mountain in Colorado, is the
southern terminus Of the serrated San.
gre de Cristo range. which forms the
eastern boundary Of the San Luis park,
or valley, which was once a gigantic
lake, and is now 1900 feet above the
sea level Blanca itself rises Il, 4s3
feet above sea level, more than
500 feet higher than renowned Pixies
Peak. It is 80 miles around at timber
limo and about 20 miles in circumfer-
ence at SIS base. It is about Is miles
east Of Alamosa and 10 miles north Of
old TT Garland, now the town Of Car
land.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

The survey on the route of the pro-
posed ship canal from the great lakes
to the Atlantic has recently been COM
pleted in its preliminary details. The
project is to have canal 80 feet deep
and $40 feet wide from Lake Erie to
Lake Ontario around Niagara falls,
and, leaving Lake Ontario at Oswego,
follow the course of the Oswego river
to Lake Oneida, then via the Mohawk
river to the Hudson. The chief diff.
Guilty is in finding storage for water to
feed so large canal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Noted Bank Robber Dead.

Philadelphia, Oct. 5.-Jimmy Logue,
the notorious bank robber, died in the
county almshouse Wednesday, aged 81
years. He had spent 20 years in prison
in several states. He was connected
with three big bank robberies in this
city and also operated extensively in
other cities. One of the largest rob-
berries he made was in Washington. His
victim in this case was Naval Con-
structor Isaiah Hanscombe and his
booty was $4,000. At one time Logue
had 100000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

ALTHOUGH the difference between a
good and bad sponge is very marked,
but few people seem able to appreciate
it. The first requisite of good sponge
is that it should be dark in color. The
beautiful yellow sponges commonly
seen in druggists windows are de.
fusion and snare. The natural color
is light to medium brown, and the
yellow sponges have been bleached by
q vitriol bath, which destroys their
elasticity and makes them wear out
much sooner.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

The stores of ice at Windsor. os-
borne and Balmoral castles are very
large. At Windsor there is storage
room for about 500 tons. There the
supply is obtained from the lake be-
meath the north terrace, from Frog
more and Virginia Water. Ice is not
only !avishly used in the royal kitchen,
but also for reducing the temperature
of her majesty's apartments in hot
weather. Then it is packed in pretty
wooden buckets and stood in the fire.
place,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Republican. of Massachusett..

1sSVs1~s@Sss1kS 01 Ss1s~~s4CAtUOSGGos
Boston, Oct. THE republican state
convention for the nominate of candi-
dates for state officers was held in
Music hall Friday. Lieut.. Gov. w. MUIR
ray Crane was nominated for governor
by reclamation, as was John Z. Bates
for lieutenant governor. Hosea NJ.
Knowlton was renominated for attor-
ney general, also by reclamation. The
platform adopted unreservedly indorses
President Mckinley and his admins
tration, and expresses the confidence
that the war in the Philippines will
soon be ended.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

fantry, attacked intrenched robber band
western Negros. LIST instant; Lieut.. Grubbs.
Sixth infantry, killed; Doctor Shillock,
three enlisted men slightly wounded; 20
robbers: IL rifles, large supply ammunition
and stores captured; Poore's action highly
commended.
Insurgents west Of Bacor and linus.
Luzon. attacked line of communication.
Capt Eldredge, Fourteenth infantry.
killed. Lieut.. Burgess. Fifth artillery.
wounded; number enlisted men killed and
wounded. ten or twelve; full report not yet
received. Enemy driven west and south
with q reported heavy loss. Yesterday en-
envy attacked Calamba, driven Off some
distance into country; our casualties two
enlisted men killed, seven wounded Sixty
insurgents killed. number wounded UNI
known. Fourth cavalry reconnaissance yes
terday from San Fernando in direction
Santa Ana and Arayat: one man killed:
no other casualties; insurgents driven with
considerable loss. Advanced picket post.
three men, out from San Antonio and Santa
Rita west San Fernando killed yesterday
by Bolo men; result Of carelessness or over
confidence in natives
(Signed) 'OTIS.''
Gunboat Captured.
Rear Admiral Watson announces the
recovery of the United States gunboat
Crdaneta, which was captured and
beached by the insurgents near Orani,
on the Orani river, where she had been
olockading.
The expedition was entirely success
full, the Americans suffering no casual
ties.
Preparing to Sail.
Washington, Oct. 6.-Nine ships have
been designated to proceed to Manila
as soon as possible to reinforce the
American feet there. These vessels are
the arlnored cruiser Brooklyn. the pro-
tected cruisers New Orleans and AL
bany, the practice cruiser Bancroft, the
auxiliary cruiser Badger. the modern
gunb0ats Nashville. Machias and Mari
eta, and the old iron gnnboat Mona
cacy.
Plot Of Firebugs.
Manila, Oct. GA plot of insurgent
sympathizers to burn the residence of
the governor general and the arch
bishop, as hvell as several government
buildings and banks, has been revealed
to Gen. Otis by the archbishop of Ma
Mia. The plot failed to materialize,
possibly because of a display of force.
Advance, Of Grant.
Manila, Oct. 7.-Gen. Fred Grant,
with three companies of the Fourth in
fantry, two companies of the Four
teenth infantry and band of scouts
attached to the former regiment. adj
vanced from linus yesterday, driving
the insurgents from the entire west
bank Of the linus river. Three Ameri-
cans were wounded. It is estimated
that ten of the Filipinos were killed.
Wants Them to Know.
Washington, Oct. 7.-Admiral Dewey
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

On this map will be seen the points at
which the British forces are gathered on
the Transvaal border and also the points
at which the Beers are masslng prepara-
tory to war. The chief interest centers
around Dundee. This position. 1t is be-
Neved. will be the first on which the
strength of the Boer arms will be tried.
A camp has been established by the soldiers
of the Transvaal at Scheeper's Mex. near
Vryheid, which 10 little north and east
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
A Terrible Crime.

Montgomery, Mo-, Oct. 5.-Charles
Rankin. farmer ~ years of age. muir
dered Frank Walker and his wife. who
had been married but few hours be-
fore. seriously wounded child, and
then committed suicide at the home of
James Cook. nine miles east of here.
Rankin was jealous lover of the bride.
formerly Miss Goshorne.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

Dr. ]. Il HuBBELL, representative Of
the Red Cross society in Havana, has
, found that q former agent Of the socie-
~ named Sollosso who has refused to
give up certain Red Cross stores, has
been using them to fatten his pigs
with. The fattening food consisted Of
French peas and dried apples and APP
RiNofa
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Steamer Burned.

New York. Oct. e.-The Mallory line.
steamer Leona was burned and snnk at
n! her wharf in East river Thursday night.
The cargo, consisting of tobacco and.
5000 bales of cotton. and valued at
$250,000 to 100000, is total loss. and,
the boat is little better than wreck.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
war Costs Money.

Washington, Oct. when congress
convenes in December it will be asked
to make appropriations amounting to
at least s2oo,ooo,ooo for the support Of
the army and navy for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1901.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Farmers Work a Corner.

Charleston, Ill, Oct. THE farmers
appear to have cornered the broomcorn
market and prices have rushed up from
$50 to $9oper ton. Last year the brokers
cornered the market and ran the price
from $50 to $3.50. There have been so
buyers in the central broomcorn belt
this week after ''brush.'' Thursday
they took everything they could get, re-
CARELESS of quality, at $50. Friday they
offered 500.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

In Iceland horses are shod with
sleeps horn; in the Soudan the horses
are shod with socks made of camel's
skin. A German not long ago invented
horseshoe of paper, prepared by sat-
urating with oil, turpentine and other
ingredients. Thin layers of such paper
are glued to the hoof till the requisite
thickness is attained; and the shoes
thus made are durable and impenetra-
BILE by moisture.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

SPANISH army officers are receiving
honors and rewards on lavish scale,
Notwithstanding their i'll success in
the war. It is said that the honor list
for the campaign will contain the
names of between 500 and 600 of
ficers For their services in Cuba in
1895 and the following year, 50 gener-
ais, 1889 other officers, and $50 nom
commissioned officers have been re.
warded
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
A Tragedy i'm Kan.a..

Atchison, Kan, Oct. Mrs. Fanny
Ganter was shot and killed Friday night
by William link, a tailor, who then shot
himself. Mrs. Ganter's refusal to mar
ry him is supposed to have prompted
link to commit the crime. Mrs. Can
ter. who leaves two small children, ran
a grocery store west of town.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
BARS Spanish Flag.

Havana, Oct. THE mayor Of Ha-
vana, Perfecto Lacoste, issued an order
Friday directing that no Spanish flag
be displayed in the city of Havana ex.
cept at the Spanish consulate. The or
der is causing much bitter feeling
among the Spaniards.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Damare by Prairie F,r-,.

Pana. Ill, Oct. 6.-Prairie fires three
miles west of here destroyed hundreds
Of acres of meadow and corn and thou
sands of tons of hay, fences, buildings.
etc. The fire is still raging, though
heroic efforts are being made to stay its
progress. The loss will be many thou
sands of dollars.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Great Demand for Lumber.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. IA special
from Duluth says: In two days this
week about 100000 feet of lumber
were shipped from here in vessels, some.
thing that probably breaks the records
of all lumber manufacturing centers.
Local lumbermen are preparing for
cut of soo.oo0,000 feet the coming sea-
son for mills in the Duluth district.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

continuance Of the existing situation
for some time, as both sides are appar-
emily diffident about commencing an
attack. although from the dispatches
received here it seems as if every
movement of a patrol and every cloud
of dust made by a herd of cattle were
turned into general advance by both
armies.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Robbers Secure $1,000.

Rippey. Ia, Oct. 6.-Johnson Bros
bank was robbed at two o'clock Thurs
day morning and $1,000 taken-$1, $50
in bills, $4oo in gold and the rest in sill
yer. The robbers drove from Rippey
to Grand Junction and there separated.
The robbery was not discovered until
morning.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Lots OF Money.

Washington, Oct. 5.--The total cir
culation Of all kinds Of United States
money on the LIST was $1,94s, 703, 1856, an
increase since October l, 1898, of $780,
log, 1914.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
ellinois Federation Of I.ho-

Danville, ILL.,, Oct. e.-Robert E. Nc
Lean, OF Springfield, was elected presi-
dent of the State Federation of Labor
Thursday afternoon on the third ballot.
Kewanee was selected as the place of
holding the next meeting on the third
Tuesday in November, 1900.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Not Enough WIND.

New York, Oct. 6. - The second at
tempt at race between the American
yacht Columbia and the British yacht
Shamrock, like the first on Tuesday.
failed for lack of wind.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Indicted for Murder,

Marion, H., Oct. 6.-Twelve persons
who took part in the CartervHle riot
in which several miners were killed
have been indicted for murder.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Elected President Araln.

Des Moines, Ia. Oct 6.-The Women's
Christian Temperance Union Of Iowa..
in convention here, elected Mrs. Marion
II. Durham. of this city. PRESIDENT
making her tenth consecutive term.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Chicago's Festival.

& Chicago. Oct. 5.-The fall festival
opened last night with the unfurling of
banners, the flinging out of flags, and
the flashing of thousands of lights in
the State street "court of honor"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

Of the British stronghold at Newcastle
Along the border near Dundee are 5000
Beers and others are marching thither.
At Mafeking, in Bechuanaland, on the
western border, Col. Baden-Powell, COM
mander Of all the local forces in South
Africa. is stationed and is threatened with
1000 Beers under Commandant Cronie
Another Boer force is massed at Peters
burg, to the north.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

always stops when the assailants OF our
nag face Grants terms: Unconditional
surrender I do not intend to make q
speech here to-day. could add nothing
OF patriotic sentiment to that already ut
tered. desire to express in this presence
the president Of the United States, but Of
the tribute the people of Peoria and Peoria
county have paid to the great defenders Of
the American flag In time Of our great peril.
You are proud of the monument. You
should be proud Of the demonstration which
led to its unwilling. Six thousand school
children Of the city with flags in their
hands and love Of country in their hearts.
and could not but think as looked at
that glorious proof that my country Is safe.
God bless the school children Of America.
God bless the patriotic women Of the United
States and the patriotic band that carried
this monument to q successful consumma-
f{n,,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
New Honor for Dewey

Burlington, VT, Oct. THE trustees
Of the University of Vermont voted to
confer the degree of doctor of laws ON
Admiral Dewey.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
&tre Losses.

New York. Oct. 5.-The fire loss of the
United States and Canada for the
month of September was $12,77s, 800,
against $l4,203,65O in September, 1898.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Capital Celebrates.

Frankfort, KY, Oct. THE unveil-
ing of Frankfort's centennial stone
took place Friday with elaborate cere-
monies and in the presence of $4,000.
City schools were dismissed and 1900
children attended the unwilling.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12

Washington, Oct. 5.-The presidents
special train for Chicago and the north
west left the Pennsylvania station, this
city, at nine o'clock Wednesday even
ing.
The train went by way of Canton,
o., and Miss Barber, the presidents
niece, Joined the party there. The
greeting from old friends and neigh
bors was hearty. From Canton the
trip was made through Akron and Fos-
toria to Fort Wayne, Ind. thence by
way of Logansport, Ind, Decatur and
Springfield. ILL.,, to Quincy.
At Quincy, HI.
Quincy. ILL.,, Oct. 7.-Cannons doomed
and bands played when President Nc
Kinley arrived at the grounds of the
Illinois soldiers home yesterday morn
ing and 1900 old veterans, inmates of
the home. cheered enthusiastically as
the president and the members of the
cabinet took carriages to be driven be-
tween long platoons of soldiers around
the beautiful grounds of the home.
The president, in response to his well
come. said:
II thank you one and all for this patriotic
pleasure to meet this morning at the SOL
diers' home the men Of 1S61-the veterans
who stood in the trenches and behind the
guns in thatyear OF great emergency, when
the life Of the nation hung in the balance.
(Applause)
1T gives me like pleasure also to meet
with the ex-soldiers Of the Spanish war
from the city of Quincy. and the naval
militia. representing the patriotism of 1898.
(Applause.) And it is gratifying to me to
learn that you sent from this city one of
the gallant young officers who fought with
Dewey in Manila bay. Great applause.)
This is an era Of patriotism. my country
men. The United States has never been
lacking in gratitude to its soldiers and its
sailors who have fought in its cause. and
the cause Of the United States has never
lacked defenders. In every crisis of its his
tory. from the revolutionary days to the
present, the citizens Of the United States
have been eyer ready to uphold at any cost
the flag and the honor Of the nation and to
take all the responsibility which comes
from a righteous cause. Great applause)
There are responsibilities, born Of duty,
that can never be repudiated.. (Applause.)
Duty unperformed is dishonor, and dishon-
or brings shame, which is heavier to carry
than any burden which honor can impose.
you for this more than gracious welcome,
and bid you all good morning. Great and
prolonged applause.)
Three Brief stops.
Between Quincy and Peoria three
brief stops were made, at Macomb
Canton and Bushnell. At each of these
stations the president was escorted
from the train to platforms erected
for the occasion. The entire popula-
ton of these towns appeared to have
turned out to greet the chief magis-
trate, and he was invariably welcomed
with boundless enthusiasm and ap.
plauded.
Dedicates Monument.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
AT Galesburx,

The presidential train arrived at
Galesburg little behind schedule time.
A large crowd of citizens greeted the
train with great enthusiasm as it pulled
into the station. The president was
Immediately driven to the residence of
Col. Clark E. Carr, where he spent the
night. The other members of the party
remained on board the train over night.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
Dedicates a Monument.

Peoria, ILL.,, Oct. IA good part
of the population of Peoria, the second
city of Illinois, took part in an elabor-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-12
OFT FOR THE NORTHWEST.
President Mckinley Leaves Wash
ineton with a Party for an
Extensive Trip.
HEARTY WELCOME ATOMS The ROUTE

stops Made by the Special Train at
diana-veteransj Greet the Chief
Executive at Quincy, H., and He
Makes a Brief Speech.