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Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30
<.~O INVESTIGATE
The T. M & N Co May Lease
 Tn, ir Property

J W. Chsyney, fresident O the z. NJ & N. Co, arrived from Philadelphia this afternoon on a special from Fair bank. The arrival of kr. Cheyney may mean the working Of quite a number os men on the T. NJ. < NJ. Co. prnpertis- here, as It is understood the company have favorsbly consider d ths prapositinn O! leaSing their ground tn chloridsrs who are anxi us te work on the ",inee and pay @ re- enlar reyrlty for tke privilege. Mr Che, ney is here tn look inIo the mat. ter and confer with Supt. Gray regard ing same.
 Since it has been rumored about that the T. N. X M. CS might grant leases on th ir property, over 70 arpiicant E have il requests for pIivelege and many more would vi.linelv tak- ad Vantage of th- opportunity all of whom could be early accomod .ted Of Ia es ere granted. A d-ci ion on the mater j. exorctpd within lev dsys when the PRCSPECToR hnpes to announce that tie desired opportunity is open to chloriders.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30
A TERRIBLE WRECK
Frightful Death of Victims cf
 the Disaster

From Iar,ies arriving from the west, the PRnsPECroR, learns that 'hs R. R. aecld-nt at Ligurta Station .hou' .G miles from Yuma was s terrible fl air. The monster en.Inc wen. through burned br'dgs carry ing Fireman H Courtney and. Con- ductOr ". Q. Dsvey to q forrihle death, while E. sineer NJ. II. Adams is TO, expected Co recover from lis injuries. Ten irieeht cars were ba,nci, and 1t is thought two tranips wh' were locked in cna ot the cars were also cr-matod to ieath. Fir. man Cnurt- ney uas in tar Rci Ot shoveling coal into the big f-e box of tn. engine when the accident occurred and he was plunged into the furancc when the lurch cansa, the body of the ur- fortunate fir-man b-ing d strOyed and burned to ashes. Conductor Dovey WAS partly burned and scald. d to death.
 Fireman Courtney, who suffered snch . horribl. death leaves wife to mourn his loss. Ills lhe wa. insured for $4,heO Conductor Dnvey Was A -ingls man brt left nn in-urauce policy oi S7,eOo to his mother.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Melzuer Osborn one Of the oldest voters in the county, and an Ariz ma pioneer, came in yesterday from Russelriile 10 se- lis partner F. J. T-rIill who is here under treatment for eye ti oublr. Mts,rs Osborn anI Terrell have recently bonded cone Of their copper prosp. cts in the Dss Csbezs- district and bsve rec, iyt d 6 small stipend as first payment on the deul,
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

John Hughes died in the county jail as Prescott 6 shs result oi bring knocked down by q fellow prisoner Hushe, ~ss awaiting the acton of th grand ju y on chsrge of assault G commit murder on . man named Meloy a: railroad grading camp last fell. H- has 10 snifsst-d . vicious dispo-ition ever since be was arrested He attack ed . :ellow prisoner named E.ssn, when the latter struck him with his 6st knocxipg him down. His head struck the s,msnt floor of the jail, trscturinR bie .kull ., the bas- Of the br ain. resultir 2 ia 1 a,h in a few hours. A csroner's jury ex- ensrssed Esyan.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

The Ton.bstot c eontina ept vi, wsntto Benson yesterday 'e wirn... tho ball ga me brtwren the Bi.bee and Benson n'ne return in the evening l hey report that ,he Bisbee nine va outclsss, q but this was due to the fact that the regular Bi-bee nine were not out. nearly all of ihs regulars players h-Ing unalle to he on hand They claim th. work oi the Benson pitcher was clever bo'h as ,o his atil ity 10 twill the ba ! and sccidentnll, cripple d othrrwi-e di-ab plsy-r- Of the opposition. The Bi-bee gin, sue 'esdsd in scoring 5 rnn- GU, of th.- l4 hut the fact that they were % ,hn.- ouRhly beaten was the low that nearly killed faih' T." Thy were s little cres'fallen over the defea. but are not discouraged and pro,es, E., have another te-t on the diamond. The BeR-on team are we'll ma,ohe, and are now ready to challenge sll coMers.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Sheriff hite had no Gou bt from the beginHing of the capture of the Haliermans. He made . discovery ct the,r house after their fl ght which was of great ss,i-tance. He found letters which hal lately been receIved fire relatives in Tom Green county, T. ia.. He also lesrled who their arQrsintanc-s were in New NJ xico. W is as clew he would have eventually secured trace of the iugitives, as the Hali.rman's would have ansvered one of the letters left behind.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

M"Clrr ,. Magazine for May will in'r d1ce c new writer, Mr. Booth
 Tarking,on, of Indianapolis, with the opening iustsliment of 6 nOve! of r.-sen. day American life The stary is pronounced by those who have read it in Inanussrip, as fresh and absorbing in plot and remarkably pleasing in its atmosphere and spirit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

A definite conc. u-ion has not ys, hern arrived at as to the pr bability of ike T. NJ &. N, Co. leasing theIr property 10 chlorid-r-. The matter IS still under considera,io Q but a favorable decision is expected and look d for within a ehort time.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30
DEWEY DIV"
Gov. Murphy Does Not Favor
 it For AriZJna

The press has been taking up the question Of celebrating ,h- fire: oi May ss"Drwey Day." aud the gCy erHo,s of some states, 1t i, .aid, have issued prorlara ions declsr.rg May l to be "D@wey Day" within their states. Governor Merphy's view on the subject, however. are set out in the fUll owing letter, written by him to the A-.ociated News of New York, in reply to request fo sn pression of hi- opinion on the srestion:
 'In reply to yeur recent inquiry in regard 10 making May l Dewey, Day l have the honor to say that D no; favor the plan. No American citiz n hold. Ahmir~l Dewey in higher es- i-em than do, and hi- inc. n,psrsble achievement n M.nils s~y has w.n for him the cnmm- nd.tion of the word and the lasting gratitude 0! every patroit in Am rics; yet l do no, believe u is the desire of that g.ea, an-i modest man to bs m ade 60 pro- rniLsntly con-pi uous above hi- brother heroes of the war with Spain May has b on made by custom ( gala day m the Uni ed States. s.ars and localities, l. 'h-y htl SO irciined Can C. lebr te Dew y. vi toy at 'he same time th-y Crown tn ir Queen ol May"
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

w. D. Monnonier was in town to day from Pearce. Mir. M"rmonier returned Saturday from Colorad" Springs where he was in attendance ., the grand lodge 4. o. U. w.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Capt, .. Hostson ~h, is inters.t- ed ill the Cxlum t and H-cla mines in Michigan passed through Tomb stone yesterday to look at some cop per properties in the Dragoons.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

The P+ab' 'dy mIns at hus-elv'lle. now ider b nd, have about l5 men at work developing the property ant shipments of ore are being sent te Fl Pnso for treatment
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

John Noble and Ch.s Clawaon drove over from Dishes on a flying vi-it lac; evening. The met many friends here and were kept busy shaking han!f. Beth gentlemen re- turned home this afternoon.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

A late lett4r from WInsiow to a Ia iy in Williams sta es that there are At the present. seven cases of smallpox n Winslow and that th-re was one death last Williams News.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Tue income of senator Clark Of N0rtaua, owner of Ihp V ide coppei mine in northern Ariz ra, is about $ll, ,000.0O0 q V sr; that is to ga [, $30,GU0 day, Sl .2jO sn hour, or $2U a minute
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Wm l. ,rrl left last evsni:g for Oakland Cal. his for,ser home. H. expect- 10 return here on e visit by Chris mas.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Harry Raff.rty r-turned to Bisbes yssterday after sn extended stay at his old emr.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Tho exAmiu Aiion of the Haldar- man bros will b had tomorrow be- fore Jus,ice Schustrr.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

The Tor bston- l 1er erpsichnIssn Club aye to giv. . D wey dance on May fr.t at Mining Exchange Hall.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Judge Reilly i, ia Bisbes 0n professional visit.
Tombstone epitaph., 1899-04-30

Hoois Fills cure liver ills ; the nonirritsting and ony catharuc to take with nood,s sar.apariila.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
FAvoRs ANNEXATION.
Gen. Rosser says No Man ovyaias
Property IN Cuba Wants the
American Flag Pulled Down.

Washington, July 13.-Brig. Gen..
Rosser, who has just reached Washing
ton from Cuba, called at the white
house Wednesday. Gen. Rosser has
been mustered out and is on his way
home to Virginia. When asked about
Cuban affairs he said:
MANY things are moving along smooth
ly. but there is almost universal complaint
about the enforcement Of tariff rules and
laws at Havana. The trouble Of course Is
that military men have not been trained in
these matters. The different officials fix
different duties on goods" =" -
When asked about the sentiment for an
nexation Gen. Rosser said: mo man on
the island with dollars worth Of property
ever wants to see the United States nag
pulled down. They know 1t means anarchy.
chaos and oppression" =.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
BANDITS USE DYNAMITE.
Blow open the Express Car of Pas.
senger Train Nesr Folsom, ,
New Mexico. sfsat

Trinidad, Col, July s.-south-bound
passenger train No. on the Colorado
& Southern railway was robbed by four
men five miles south of Folsom, N. NJ,
at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday night. The
robbers stopped the train, initmidated
the crew with guns and blew open the
sides of the express car with dyna-
mite. Wells-Fargo express officials say
that nothing was secured by the rob-
bers, who escaped. There were but few
passengers on the train and they were
not molested. Some persons here say
the express contained large sum Of
money.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Given Medal. OF Honor.

Detroit, Mich, July 13.-Eleven sail
ors on board the revenue cutter Fes-
sender were on Wednesday presented
with the bronze medals which congress
ordered given to every participant in
the battle of Manila bay. The men were
sailors on the cutter McCullough, which
formed part of Admiral Dewey's squad
ron. Capt. Hodgson, of the Fessenden,
who commanded, the McCulloch dur
ing the battle, was also presented with
one. The presentation was made by
Ralph Phelps, of this city.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Final Report FILED.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 12.-James +.
Failey, receiver Of the Order of the Iron
Hall, filed his final report Tuesday, and
by order of court the trust, which has
existed since August %, 1892, will be
Immediately closed. Since the creation
Of the receivership s1,976, 776.99 has
been distributed among $4,000 claim
ants and creditors, whose claims aggre-
gated S., 100000. The cost of the receive
ership was seven per cent. of the whole
amount of money secured, and of this
two per cent. went to the receiver. W., +
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Paris clear Of the Rocks,

London, July 12.-The American line
steamer Paris is now clear of the rocks
The salvage crews have moved her
astern for a distance Of $50 yards, and
have shifted the vessels position slight
ly to the eastward. The intention of
the salvagers was simply to slew the
stern of the liner, so as to facilitate the
operations of the divers, but it was
found that she moved more freely than
was expected. Three salvage boats
practically unaided removed her from
her critical position. tfals14f $50 :.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

SINCE the annexation of Hawaii
Frederick w. Job, who was consutren-
eral for that country, occupies unique
position. Hawaii, being now part OF
the United States, has no consul here,
but Mr.. Job continues to perform all
his former duties. No invoice can! be
sent from this country to HawSi with.
out being certified by him. The last
congress did not legislate on this mat
ter or m4ke,any. proyisj6n TO cover the
situation,s emo. M. jobssppears q 8
in for the work connected with the
place, If nothing else.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

OF the cash fees paid out in settle
ment of the golden Cross mining liti-
CATION that few days ago was brought
to q successful close in the United
States circuit court in that city. Is Los
Angeles axtofneys divided between
them sIsa0oo The rsmaining $4,000
went to nine lawyers of: San Francisco,
whose tees averaged a little over ST.
BSS per- man, while San Diego firm,
Gibson & Titus, obtained fees appre.
eating over see, 900.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Died In Prison.

Trenton, N. j., July 12.-Ezekiel I.
Cooper, of Dover, Del, who was serving
an 18-months' sentence in the New
Jersey state prison for connection with
the abstraction of funds from the First
national bank of Dover, Del, died in
the prison Tuesday night, of cramps
and hiccoughs. Cooper published a pa
per in Dover and had been promi-
mont politician there, and at one time
held the Office of register of wills. He
had been a colonel on the staff of three
governors and was about so years of
ape
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
The.sand. Of Emigrant. Come

Washington, July lathe stream Of
immigration to the United States dur
ing the fiscal year just closed was
larger than during any corresponding
period since 1896, and was almost 1o0,-
900 more than during 1898. Commits
sioner of immigration T. v. Powderly
has just concluded the compilation Of
returns from the various ports of the
country, giving the number of aliens
who landed there during the last IL
months The total was 314,6l1. 901
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Found = fortune

Richmond, Mo-, July 14.-Neighbors
digging in the ruins of the house of
Thomas Graves, near here, dug up sew
eral jars of gold and silver, amounting
to $1,000. Graves and his aged sister,
who lived with him, were murdered
and the house burned to conceal the
crime. The man was a reputed miser,
hoped to secure his hoard. The neigh
bors are still digging near the house in
search of treasure. ~@ y A5s
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

Gov: HofiEyS.E 4hortxned tbs esena
Sing Sing prison. because the prisoner
constructed two large pipe organs for
the chapel. working two years on the
Job. and thus saving the state an
amount of money estimated at about
- 600. The organs were: finished just
40 Towards sentence expired and he
was released. The organs presented
m imposing appearance and were
greatly admired. When it came to
trying them it transpired that they
would not give forth sound. How
ard failed to leave his future address
ct the prison when he departed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

UNTIL some 40 years ago it. was Gus
tomary among the japanese to vac
cinate on. the tip Of the nose. This
rendered . written certificate super
fluffy. The proof of vaccination was
always in evidence, though whether
the practice enhanced facial beauty is
questionable, aa
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Gunboats.
WIN Postpone Trip.

Washington, July 13.-The president
has decided to postpone his trip to
st. Paul until October if Mrs. McKin-
ley's health will not permit him to go
earlier, and he does not desire to go
without her. In October he has made
positive engagement to attend the
Chicago celebration, and if his St. Paul
trip. is postponed until that time he
will extend his journey from Chicago
to theSSTwinscities..a d
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Win. Dewey cannon.

New York, July IS. - The village of
Three Oaks, Mich, has won the cannon
which Admiral Dewey sent from Manila
for the Maine monument fund. The
cannon was to be given to the city or
village making the largest contribution
in proportion to its population. Three
Oaks, with a population of from 800 to
1000 people, raised SLIP, representing
more than 81 per capita.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
"A Vast Project.

New York. July 14.-Two syndicates,
one including the richest and most
powerful men IN England, the other
representing the largest fnancialinter-.
ests in the United States, have COM
bined to build more than 1000 miles of
railroad in China and are seeking the
combined support of the United States
and British governments to = compel
China to carry out certain contracts and
CONCESSIONS '9tiija3til ~ isaai .
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Death OF william H. Peak.

Niles, Mich, July 13.-William q. Peak,
the original Swiss bell ringer and harp
list, died at Belvidere, ILL.,, Tuesday
night, aged 6s. He made his first APP
pearance before the public when he
was seven years old. He antdates even
Dan Rice. Peaks quartette was en-
gagged by temperance societies of Bos-
ton in those days, and with John B.
Cough Travelled through New England
in the interests of the temperance
cause for two years. After this they
Travelled under their own auspices,
widening their circuit until the whole
United States was their home.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

The area of the Pretoria diamond
fields continues to be increasing by
discoveries in almost every direction,
and the yield from the extensive wash
is,reported as highly encouraging. the
yield from some of the mines for the
first three months Of the year ranging
rs high as'6 600 carats. II
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
wrecked the Bank.

New York, July 15.-George M. VAL
entine, cashier of the Middlesex County
bank of Perth Amboy, N. j., which
was closed Friday, has surrendered
himself, and is now in Jail on account
of a shortage in the banks funds, which
has been .variously estimated all the
way to $165,000. The affair caused con-
sternation and dismay among the bust
ness men of Perth Amboy, where the
Middlesex County bank was considered
as strong as the eternal hills. M5i
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

In little country'cottagea near San
Francisco an eccentric young heiress
Is spending the queerest honeymoon in
the world. Helen K. Wilder, Of Homo
lulu. always declared that when she
should get 8maEfiSds shs ssonld ]. spend
her honeymoon alone. A few weeks
ago she married H, j. Craft in Homo
lulu and told him he had given her the
opportunity to carry out her wish. The
next day she sailed alone to.SanaEsan.
cisco. She is now waiting for the
month to elapse before going back to
take up her w1fely duties in Hawaii.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
4 Co.tly Blase,

Chippewa Falls, Wis, July 12.-One
of the largest fires that has visited this
part of the country for many years
started Tuesday evening at about seven
o'clock. The stave and heating factory
of Nye, Lusk & Hudson at Thorpe,
about 30 miles east from here, was COM
pletely destroyed, causing damage Of
$4,000 on the building and $4,000 on
the stock. ,13!titiss
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

IcEtAND is probablya the one country
In the world which gets along with a
single policemen. The descendants of
the Vikings have no need of policemen.
The solitary officer, in spite of his
great responsibility, has very easy
time. He is maintained more for or
nament and dignity than for use. The
lcelanders think it would not do to
have q capital without a policeman,
and SO they keep one.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
MINOR NEWS ITEMS
For the Week Ending July Is.
The proposed bicycle trust has been

For the Week Ending July Is.
The proposed bicycle trust has been
abandoned.
Detroit, Mich, is experimenting
with three-cent street railway fares.
The city. of St. Louis has officially de-
clared war on the Chicago drainage
canal. 49li a6Iles;.A Z
In fight between lion and bull
at Roubaix, France, the bull was the
victor. jA5i al5F 8n.a f,hlaE -.,a
Dry dock No. 2 at the Brooklyn navy
yard caved in, causing q loss Of over
$400, 900. ~. ,'!'i,'
Lightning caused the destruction of
half the business portion of Frews-
burg, N. " 'ea2 Hdi 79if, NBal
War department officials say the en-
listment of volunteers is making graft
flying progress. XIX ' AZ. .'.i'.
-Four boys died of lockjaw at Reading,
Pa, caused by injuries received on the
Fourth of July.
October 6 has been named as the date
for holding the republican state con-
vention N Boston, Mass. '5--Ei'+
Thirty thousand men, employees in the
American tin mills, are to have their
wages increased Is per cent. #
The British ship Carlisle Castle was
lost in a storm off Rockingham, Aus
tralia, and the crew perished. :.se5s
The British ship City of York was
wrecked off Rottnest island and the
captain and II men were lost.
A slight earthquake caused the col
lapse of a gallery in a mine near Herne,
Westphalia, entombing 60 miners.
Rev. William F. Cowles, aged 80 years,
one of the noted pioneer Methodist min
listers of eastern Iowa, died in Burling-
ton. Ffu.t st, IA, ri
The president has appointed Col. Al
bert E. Bates paymaster general of the
army to succeed Gen. Asa B. Carey, re-
tired. el 80, s0, 6ug
Maj. John A. Foreman, founder of Ell
Reno and one of the pioneers of Okla
homa and Indian territory, died in Ell
Reno. sg.q{s5,ee ,5,:..2s AL ~
Grand Duke George Alexandrovitch,
brother of the car of Russia, died at the
imperial palace IN the Caucasus, aged
81 years. ....za f
Four bombs were exploded by un-
known persons in different parts of
Barcelona, Spain, but no serious dam
age was done.
The Sioux Indians were said to be-
on the warpath in Wyoming and CO.
Gals were in pursuit of Swift Bear and
his band of Warriors Hf' w9
William F. Draper, ambassador to
Italy, said at Milford, Mass, that Italy
and the United States were negotiating
naturalization treaty. - s.t.o@
Ten striking miners were convicted
in the federal court in Fort Worth,
Tex, of intimidating and terrorizing
imported negro miners.
The Distillery Company of America,
with an authorized capital of 1925, 00o,-
900, was incorporated in Trenton, N.
j., to manufacture and deal in whisky.
Gov. Seofield has issued another ap-
peal to the people of Wisconsin for adj
ditional aid for the sufferers from the
New Richmond tornado. He says $751;
600 more is needed. e
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

The power Of living seed over the
inert weight Of tons Of rock is very
forcib'y illustrated by the little sap
ping which is growing in Erstburg,
Germany. The tree is slight enough
to be bent with the hands, but is rails
ing in its irresistible growth . mass Of
rock weighing four tons.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20

RI. Adm. KENNY, the new ,paymaster
general of the navy, has created al
most a panic in his Office at Washing
ton by issuing stringent order against
the reading Of newspapers during
business hours, writing private letters
or engaging in conversation except re-
1ating to business. As these are IA.
vorite methods of killing time with
some of the older clerks the order quite
upsets them: ~
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-20
Another Honor Tor Dewey.

f st. Paul, Mimi, July 1.-THE new
geyser which recently broke out before
the. Fountain. hotel in Yellowstone ma
tional park has been named Dewey
in honor Of the hero of Manila bay.
The geyser is a sumner, second only to
the Excelsior. It plays IN hours con-
stantly and throws a great volume of
water $50 feet high. The old Fountain
geyser has resumed action on grander
scale than usual.