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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
Death to Be Investigated.

OAKLAND, May 1.-The death of Ed
ward A. Hicks which occurred at an
early hour this morning at GIG Seven
teenth street will be investigated to-mor-
row night by Coroner Mehrmann and a
jury Deceased. widower aged Al years,
came to Oakland from Modesto last No
vember. He had been an invalid for some
time and was under the treatment of DR.
Francis j. Fluno, leader of the Christian
Science Church, who cannot sign the
death certificate. Coroner Mehrmann has
also ordered an autoDSV
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
GRAND LARCENY CHARGED.
W. H. Griffin, Who Broke Open the
Galindo Hotel Safe, Is Again
in Trouble.

OAKLAND. May w. H. Griffin was
arrested at FruiWale this afternoon by
Constable Cramer and his deputy Jerry
Quinlan, and is now in the County Jail
charged with grand larceny. He is ac-
cuscd of having entered the room Of Nels
HannengSOn at Mrs. DaVidson's milk
ranch on Central avenue, just off the
County road, some time last night, and
stealing SO in cash and d valuable gold
watch belonging TO Hannengson.
Griffin was but recently discharged
from the City Prison. where he served a
three months sentence for petty larceny.
ON that occasion he broke into the safe at
the Galindo Hotel. but his labors met with
scanty results. for large amount of mon
ey he thought 10 steal had just been re-
moved by the proprietress. Mrs. Allen
The latter, not being DESTROYS Of prosecut-
Ing Griffin, the charge of burglary was re-
duced 10 petty larceny.
Dewey School Dedicated.
OAKLAND. May l-Dewey School was
formally dedicated to-day at Fruitvale.
over 700 pupils attended, many with their
parents. The big silk flag was raised by
Miss Grace AXtell, LeOna Macarthur and
Seda Powell. daughters OF the trustees.
and Giles II. Gray was the chief speaker
OF the afternoon. Brief addresses We're
also delivered by County School Superin-
tendent Y. 0. Crawford. his predecessor.
J. p Garlick, Deputy District Attorney
Harry Melvin, NJ. Marwedel and Master
Rowen read an essay on the flag and lit
tie Miss Ina Gerrish, the whistler took
part in the exercises, being accompanied
by her sister Edith.
Merchants Exchange Annual.
OAKLAND. May THE Oakland Mer-
chants Exchange will hold its annual
meeting tomorrow night, on which occa-
sion addresses on Pure Food" will be de-
livered by Professor w. b. Rising of the
State University, Professor NJ. F.. Jaffa
and Health officer DR.. Dunn. II is ex-
pected that Mayor Snow, the members OF
the Board Of Health and the eX-board will
be present.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
ALAMEDA COUNTY NEWS.

neIfect bowe a of oVeIiness red roses s' the
magnates favorite flower, predomnating
The menu was an elaborate one, and
among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. c.
tine, MIR. and Mrs. Clinton f. Worden
Mrs. A. N. Towne. Mr.. and Mrs. w. n
Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Herrin Mr.
and Mrs. Mark Requa, Colonel and Mrs.
Oscar Long and the hosts, Mr.. and Mrs.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
Injured by a Toy Cannon.

OAKLAND May IA juvenile attempt
a d miniature reproduction of Admiral
Dewey's naval feat of a year ago almost
Willie label. aged II years. residing at eco
Clay street, was the man behind the can
non" label and some other boys were
with a toy cannon. At one stage the can
non did not discharge with the desired
promptness and young label looked close
matter was. when the deceptive gun eX-
ploded, nearly putting out his left eye At
the Receiving Hospital DR.. Stratton and
Oculist Thomas attended to his injuries,
and 1t is feared he may lose the sight of
the damapnd eve
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
Huntingtons Entertained.

OAKLAND, May mir and Mrs. c.
P; Huntington We're entertained as guests
palatial home of Mr.. and Mrs. isaac l..
Requa at Piedmont. The interior of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02

ANNUAL meeting-The regular annual meet
ing of the stockholders Of the Hutchinson
Sugar Plantation Company will be held at the
office of the company. 327 Market ST.. San
Francisco Cal. on TUESDAY, the 9Th day
of May, 1899, at the hour of IL o'clock a M
for the purpose of eelcting a Board Of Direc-
tors to serve for the ensuing year and the
transaction of such other business as may
come before the meeting. Transfer books will
close on Friday April IS, 1899. at o'clock
y. F. II. SHELDON, Secretary.
Office S27 Market St. San Francisco, Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
THE THEATERS
By Ashton Stevens.

TtHE Woman Halter" the farce by
David D. Lloyd in which Roland
Reed commenced his second and
Il last week in the Columbia Theater
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02

While entranced gives aid and advice which
will overcome your enemies, remove family
troubles restore lost affections, make marriage
with the one you love no failure. remove in
fuence bad habits will give correct informa-
ton on lawsuits, sickness. death, divorces. alb
sent friends, etc.
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SITUATIONS wANTEp-Continued.

NICE young German girl would like situation
for light housework and plain cooking; wages
SIS. 99S Sanchez St. phone Blue .251
YOUNG lady desires position housekeeper
% Grant ave, rooms 4 and 5.
WINCHESTER House, A Third St. near Mar
ket: 200 rooms; 25c TO 81 so night; 81 30 to Sc
week; convenient and respectable: free bus
and baggage 70 and from ferry.
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A-MRS. DIR. f. CLARK.
AT 1o2s5a MARKET STREET,

LOCATED IN SAN FRAN
CISCO,
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PALNIIsTRY.

NINE. NEERGAARD. pupil of Count st. Ger.
maine. Sic Geary St, above Jones; tel. Hyde
1921; reading by mail, 81.
ANNE. BUSHNELL the famous palmist.
ole EuSb betvUae, TavIOr and Tones
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
WAGONS AND CARRIAGES.
DENTISTS.

100 SETS second hand harness; wagons. carts.
buggies. surveys and horses. 114O Folsom st.
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CHINESE SLAVE TRAFFIC.

The other theaters will be noticed in
o-mOrrow'S Call
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HISTOLOGY.

ASTROLOGY - SerranO, recognized brightest
poets send date of BIRTH and 12c. PRO
lessor SERRANO. 2. o. box 523S. Boston.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
SPIRITUALISM.

MRS HARLAND'S circle to-day. 2 p. m. and
p. m. articles read, 1Oc; sittings daily.
100 Sixth
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

THE partnership heretofore existing between
W. WITTLAND and S. J. BRYAN commits
sion merchants. has been dissolved this day,
May l. ". WITTLAND continuing the same.
ROOMS papered from SO; whitened 81 up;
painting done Hartman Paint Co., 319 Sd st.
BAD tenants elected for 81 collections made:
city or country. PACIFIC COLLECTION
CO. AS Montgomery St. rooms $40: tel $500.
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ETWEEN SIXTH AND SEVENTH.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
EMPLOYMENT OFFICES.
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE.

CHINESE and japanese help; established
years: tel, Main 1897 Bradley e. Co. $40 Clay
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-02
HELP wANrEp-cont,nued.

WORKING foreman for sheep ranch; milk
ers, see boss here: 2 mixers. north, SO and
found; carpenters country; carpenters,
city; 10 men strong boys TO pick and
thin fruit, $50 and found. MURRAY q
READY, 634- 636 Clay ST.
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TWO walters for the mines, S25 and found;
and found ranch cooks S25 $50 and So
and found; walters, $50 and SIS and found :
porter and runner. country hotel. MURRAY
Il READY 624-626 ClaN 81.
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IldUN NtdIo NUIIVI VI tIIE OdhIdIlU
Journal, the German newspaper of
this city. He was a practicing physi-
clan for several years in San Fran
cisco and Oakland, and enjoyed wide
reputation as a writer. For five years
DR. Muir was totally blind and his
restoration to sight was considered to
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
THE FLORIDA STORM.
Only Nine Houses Left in carrabeIle
Train Blown from the Track
shipping Suffers.

River Junction, Fla, Aug. 5.-The
most disastrous cyclone that ever Wis
tied this section of Florida completely
annihilated Carrabelle, Mcintyre and
Lenark Inn, south of here. At Cara
belle only nine houses remain of once
beautiful and prosperous town. Com
munications from the mayor state that
200 families are without homes and shell
ter and many are completely destitute.
Of Mcintyre only two mill boilers mark
the place of the town. Lanark Inn, the
famous summer resort, was blown into
the gulf. A passenger train was blown
from the track and many persons were
injured. OF Is ships lying at anchor in
Dog island cove nothing remains
but mass of wreckage. One mil
lion dollars will not cover the loss in
Cured by the storm.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
ROOT TAKES THE OATH
Alges IL out aaA His Successor II
DAILY QaaliAed ~ Secretary

Washington, Aug. 2.-Mr. Elihu Root
took the oath of Office az secretary of
war at 10: Is Tuesday. Theceremony oc.
Cured in the large Office of the secre-
tary of war in the presence of Secre-
taries Gage and Hitchcock, Assistant
Secretary Meikeljohn, large number
of army officers in uniform and other
employees and officials. The oath was
administered by Judge Cole. of the
supreme court of the District Of Co
lumbia.
After Justice Cole had administered
the oath Gen. Alger handed Mr.. Root
a paper signed by the president, say
ing as he did SO: "Here is your COM
mission, in which you lose your identity
and become Mr.. Secretary. I go back
to become sovereign citizen of the
United States and become Mr.. Alger."
The last official act of Gen. Alger was
to sign requisition for the allotment
Of $4,000 for transports. M
Gen. Alger remained at the depart
ment until shortly after noon, when he
drove to the station and took a train for
Detroit with his family.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
SAVES THE CORN CROP.
Badly Needed Rain. FAN in some
Sections Of Illinois and
Iowa.

Pana, ILL.,, Aug. 5.-After months
drought and an excessively torrid pc
Rod of over one week, during which
the mercury has ranged from 100 to
10 degrees, this section of central Illi-
nois was visited by soaking rain, in
some sections resembling cloudburst,
Friday afternoon. The rain will prove
the salvation of the corn crop, which
for several days has been burning from
the suns torrid rays.
Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 5.-A most sea-
sonable rain fell throughout nearly all
Iowa Friday, half an inch of water fall
ing in this section. Corn, which needed
it, is practically assured an immense
crop by this soaking.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 3.-The repub-
lican state convention Wednesday NOM
mated the following ticket: Governor,
L. M. Shaw, of Denison; lieutenant-gov-
ernor, j. C. Milliman, of Logan; super
intendent of public instruction, r. c.
Barrett, of Usage; railroad commission
er, E. A. Dawson, of Waverly; supreme
Judge, John C. Sherwin, of Mason City.
The first four nominees are the present
incumbents and were named by accla-
nation. Judge Sherwin was nomi-
mated on the fourth ballot.
Gov. Shaw was presented to the con-
vention and made stirring speech, eu-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
YIELD OF GOLD.
The World. Production for the Yea,
May Reach $205, 00O, O0O-
Africa Leads.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The director of
the mint has nearly completed his esti-
mate of the worlds gold production for
the year 1898. The data at hand seems
to warrant the conclusion that the pro-
duction will amount to at least $780,
100000, and possibly 1926, 900, 900. Africa
leads all other countries with $50, 300, 900,
with Australia second, with $67, OOO, 900,
and the United States third, with 1884,
100000. Russia is credited with $685.
100000, Mexico with $4,000, 900, and
Canada, including the Klondike, with
$4,000. 200
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
JUMPED THE TRACK.
Fast Mail Train ON the Northwe.eern
Wrecked Near Boone, H., and
Four Persons Killed.

Boone, Ia, Aug. 2.-As the Chicago
& Northwestern's famous fastmail from
Chicago was rounding the ''Kate Shell
ley" curve just west of here the engine
and four cars comprising the train left
the track, plunged over the steep en-
bankment and were dashed to pieces
against the side of small hill and the
following were killed: Engineer John
Masterson, Boone, Ia; Fireman Arthur
Schmidt, of Boone; Postal Clerk G. G.
Stone, Austin, ILL.,, and j. j. O'Brien, a
postal clerk living in Chicago. Six per-
sons were injured. The cause of the
accident is unknown.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
Use More Dynamite.

Cleveland, O., Aug. 4.-The withdraw
al of several companies of troops was
followed Thursday night by another
dynamiting outrage, but fortunately
nobody was hurt. The explosion oc-
Cured under Jennings avenue car, on
which there were six passengers. It
smashed the flange of one of the wheels
and splintered the running board at
the side. The passengers were badly
frightened, but none were injured, and
the car proceeded on its way to the end
of the run.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

AyARM manager at Fodderty, Ding.
wall, Scotland, watching mole catch.
er at work, saw sea gulls lowering
over, and occasionally alighting upon
. turnip field, in which the observer
and others were at work. A particu-
larry large and handsome bird attract
ed his attention by the graceful way it
Aoated slowly over the drills, intently
scanning the surface Of the ground.
Suddenly, steadying itself moment,
u dropped, dug its bill into the heav.
ing ground. and rose with . mo!o for
fl prey. Resting few minutes, It
gracefully began further search for
prey.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

CoNao FREE STATE Negroes are be.
ing Christianized By . hand organ.
Capt. Becker, q Free State Official,
thoughtfully took ono with him to hia
post, and, finding that thu natives en-
5oyed the music. and being also desir-
Gus that they should marry in Chris.
tian fashion he announced that the or.
gan would be played at every Chris
fian wedding. The result was that
weddings took place almost daily, and
# was discovered that many couples
got married more than once in order
to procure the music.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
wants Nexroes Tran.ported.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. AT the
presiding elders council of the African
Methodist Episcopal church of Ala
bama and Georgia, in session here,
Bishop Turner, of Georgia, who is pre-
siding, introduced a resolution, which
was adopted, calling upon congress for
an appropriation of $1o0,ooo,OoO to be
used in transporting negroes out of
this country. He says this is the only
solution of the race question.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
Troop. WELCOMED.

San Francisco, Aug. 4.-The Penn
sylvania troops disembarked yesterday
from the transport Senator and COM
menced the march to the Preside res
ervation, where the soldiers will 20
into camp, preparatory to mastering
out. The reception accorded the SOL
diers from the keystone state was sim
liar to that given the Oregon, Nebraska
and Utah boys, who had preceded them
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

The Prussian government is about
to start sewing schools for the peas
ants, not the fancy needlework school
familiar in America, but glove sewing
schools It appears that while nearly
81, DOC, 900 worth of gloves are made in
Breslau each year. the gloves have to
be sent to Austria and Belgium to be
sewed, the German girls never having
acquired the knack.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

A moMAN's glory is her hair, and
thatof Mercedes Lopez, Mexican. is
said to be unique. Mercedes height is
five feet, and her hair, which is said to
be the longest in the world, trails on
the ground four feet eight inches. II
is SO thick that she can wrap it around
herself till she is completely hidden by
1t. Mercedes is the wife of q poor
shepherd, aud so fast does her hair
grow that she is able to sell large
tresses Of it to hair dealers every few
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

ACCORDING to DR.. Gall, every one il
constituted so that he can not assimi-
late more than q certain quantity Of
sugar without the sugar remaining in
the blood. Beef gives muscle, but sug.
ar and other hydrocarbons give
strength. Sugar is good to take when
one has to make an effort for long
time. Alcohol is hydrocarbon, but Il
depresses after elevating, and it de.
stroys resistance to disease. Sugar
docs not depress, and is a food.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
Deed Of AN Insane Father.

Susquehanna, Pa, Aug. 5.-Charles
wager, aged 40 years, of Brandt, a
small manufacturing village four
miles south of here, murdered his three
small children early in the morning by
cutting their Threats and then commit
ted suicide by the same means. There
seems to be no doubt that the father
had gone insane during the night.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

For the Week Ending Aus. 3.
The corn crop of Kansas this year
will reach 400. o0o, 900 bushels.
Frank Naska, an Italian, was hanged
at st. John. La, for triple murder.
The United States military post at
Taiya, Alaska, was destroyed by fire.
Thousands of Texas goats have been
marketed in Kansas City, Mo-, for mutt
ton.
John Maxey, negro, was hanged at
Van Buren,, Ark, for assaulting little
girl.
John L. Sullivan, ex-champion of the
prize ring, has opened a saloon in New
York.
It is reported that the car of Rus
STA proposes to resign in favor of his
brother.
During storm at Preston, MIMI,
mills, buildings and bridges were de-
molished.
Alexander Hill (colored) was hanged
at Centerville, Ala, for the murder of
Mrs. Rufus Hubbard.
Otto F. Schleuber shot and killed his
wife and himself in Cleveland, o. Jeal-
ousy was the cause.
James Phelps and Sam Bailey, two
negroes, were hanged at Charleston, S.
c., from the same scaffold for murder.
Louis Pullerson and Michael McDon-
aid, two New York murderers, were put
to death by electricity in Sing Sing
prison.
Gen. Rufus r. Dawes, a civil war vet
eran and father of the comptroller Of
the currency, died in Marietta, O., aged
81 years.
Three counterfeiters, in their efforts
to destroy evidence against them, MUIR
dered three of their comrades in Louis
Vile, Ky.
Oscar E. Rice, a white man, and John
Kennedy, a negro, were put to death by
electricity in the prison at Auburn, n.
Y, for murder.
Charles Clark, of Toronto, Ont, has
invented a bicycle boat that cannot be
capsized and goes equally well in rough
or smooth water.
Three Mormon churches near Middle
Creek and one at Beechburg, in Ken
lucky, were destroyed by mobs and the
elders driven away.
The democrats of the Eighth district
of Missouri have nominated Dorsey w.
Shackleford, of Bonneville, for congress
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Richard P. Bland.
Russell Sage, the veteran financier,
celebrated his eighty-third birthday
by reaching his Office in New York q
trifle earlier than usual and doingla lit
tie more work than usual.
A storm swept over Westmoreland,
Stafford and King George counties, Va,
and crops were damaged, trees blown
down, several houses were unroofed
and horses and cattle were killed by
lightning.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
Denies Misuse of Money
Was 100 Years Old.

Neillsville, Wis, Aug. 2.-Margaret
Garvin, aged JOG years and seven.
months, died Tuesday in the town of:
York. She was the oldest person in the
state. She leaves surviving her four
sons and daughters, 80 grandchildren.
A great-grandchildren and one great.
great-grandchild.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

Il 10 doubtful If any one has got
more gold and silver than the pope. It
70 declared that were he to melt down
all the medals, chains, vessels and
other objects preserved in the vatican
the amount Of gold obtained would
make more coins than the whole Of
the present European circulation.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
storm, in Ohio.

Toledo, o., Aug. 5.-A Commercial
special from Hicksville, o., says: A
storm of cyclonic proportions ragged all
Thursday night at Hicksville, and re-
ports show there was great destruc-
ton of property. Dozens of cattle and
horses were killed and two fine barns
were destroyed. Reports are coming
in slowly, as wires are down, but no loss
of life has been heard Of us yet.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

T. E. LAWRENCE, Topeka (Kan.)
young man Of 90 years was married a
few days ago to Mrs. Anna Hylt, who
pcrs lore than 20 candles on her birth
day cake. Lawrence is the man who
the recruiting officers said last fall
was the most perfect man physically
they had ever seen in all their experi-
ence. Every measurement was what
1t should be to make model.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

A CLERGYMAN has designed a comb.
nation stick that leaves the combine.
ton knife long way behind. 1t is
made of the finest tube steel. and in
addition to its use as q walking stick
At can be made to serve as = seat, a
hook for reaching out-of-the-way OBJ.
jects, a stand for camera, and silt
for looking over the heads of q crowd.
It contains tweezers, railway key, wire
cutter. microscope, telescope, pipe,
match box, bottle and several other
thinga
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
May Capture Aesinaldo.
Breaks bicycle Record,

Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 4. = The
worlds bicycle record for 1000 miles,
held by T. A. Edge, of London, Eng
land, and made over an ordinary turn
pike road, has been broken by A. A.
Hansen, king of American long-dis-
tance riders, who has just succeeded in
covering the distance in 90 hours "A
minutes. The time made by Edge was
los hours 10 minutes.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

Few of the million passengers or
more who make their daily journey in
London bus or street car know that
the horses which draw them are near
ly always American or Canadian.
Great Britain, the ''horsiest" country
in the world, buys more than co. 600
horses from the United States every
year. Nearly all Of these are heavy
draught horses.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10

HERR KRupP remains at the head OF
his great business simply because he
feels that he is obliged to. One day he
received a letter containing threat
to burn down his factories. He fancied
that it came from one Of the men. So
he called them together. read the let.
ter, and said that he would not re.
build, as he was rich enough to live
without work, and would be glad of a
rest,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-08-10
Want Aluminium .Pennies.

Buffalo, N. Y. Aug. 4.-The delegates
to the jobbing confectioners' conven-
ton in session here have adopted reso-
luton urging the government to sub
stitute aluminium for copper in the ma
terial used in making pennies. The ar
gument is that copper cents as used in
the candy business are disease carriers.