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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05

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idly q. poasi ble under the Are. But the
stack came with such swiftness and
force that the regiment wax borne
back. Slowly they retired Ut first, and
then the orderly retreat became . rout.
Down the hill the panic-stricken sol-
diers went. Officers tried to rally them
In vain. They rushed hither, thither.
everywhere, seeking only to escape the
shower Of lead which the enemy poured
|Sfuriously upon them from neighbof-
ing thicket.
i AZ the missiles flew the thickest, out
from the long lane into the opening be-
tween the contending parties . new dg-
ure came into view. It was the Cap'n
on his pony, wholly unconscious Of the
hell into which he rode. Dressed in his
uniform, with shining sword dangling
at his side, he rode on. He looked
around. The camp was in confusion.
Smoke from many guns filled the ar.
The crack Of musketry sounded sharp
and clear. Through the thicket he
could see strange flag fluttering, and
down the hill he watched for a few mo-
ments the fleeing forms of the mem-
bers Of company B.
The Cap'n was greatly puzzled; he
could not understand it all. He thought
it must be sham battle, a mimic war
fare that he had once seen. He won
dered why he had not known Of it.
And what were all those soldiers lying
down for? And why did no one come
to meet him? He would call them. He
raised his bugle to his lips, and over
the crack of muskets and the other
noise of battle sounded the bugle call
to charge. Louder and louder he blew,
until his whole strength went into the
inspiring summons.
The enemy heard the bugle call and
were puzzled. Had requirements
come? They saw the little figure
perched on his pony's back and won
dered more. Was it a trick to divert
their attention? They could not fire
at children, and there came the Cap'n's
little sister trudging along in the dust
after her big, fve-year-old brother.
Company B heard the bugle call as
the soldiers tumbled rather than ran
down the hill. At first it awakened no
response. Then the frightened soldiers
stopped in their wild, mad fight, one
here, one yonder. A corporal turned
and looked. Through a rift in the
smoke, blown by passing Breeze, he
saw the pony and its rider. Boys, it's
the Cap'n. He's calling us!"
The bugle rang out again. Twas the
only note the little fellow knew-the
first notes of the battle charge.
"I'm going back, boys" said the cor
poral. "I'm going back after the
Cap'n!"
"For the Cap'n's sake!" cried Lieut..
Martin as he wheeled his horse. Lets
go back for the Cap'n's sake!"
Behind company B, which on the CEN
ter had been the last of the regiment
to fall back, were reforming the broken
wings. Upon such little things as rib
bon or horseshoe or child's voice do
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
TRANSFORMING TREES


II ID very often desirable to trans.
plant trees which have already at
tained . considerable size, but 1t 4
not cafe to do this either In the fall or
spring, for before the roots establish
themselves to the new conditions Of
things the tops become lifeless. Asa
consequence very few large trees are
#transplanted. II the tree could be re-
moved from one place to another with
ont disturbing many Of it's roots, by
pruning the tops, the operation would
be attended with less difficulty.
A very successful way is suggested
by the illustration portrayed herewith.
This operation is performed in winter
while the ground is frozen. Consider
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
Commercial Fruit Growing.

It is claimed that commercial fruit
growing is overdone unless some better
method of distribution can be devised.
Prices realized are not high enough to
Fay cost of production and getting to
market. If all the fruit except the first
class could be made into jelly. jam or
other similar product it could be sold
ut price that would make it profitable.
and the first-class fruit sent to market
would sell for twice what is now re-
.eiyed for it.-Dakota Field and Farm.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
llANlIoB HAS cArA cITY.


Toronto, Nov. 10th. The World com.
ments on the report Of the United Esn-
pire trade league on the capacity Of
Canada - . granary, for Britain. The;
report refers to Manitoba as follows:
Nanitoba has an area Of ~ millions
acres. Deducting ten million for lakes,
rivers, townsites, and waste land, 3d.
000. 600 acres are left for farm culti-
walton or homes for 116, 600 families on
800 acres each and as up to now there
IRE only $4,000 farmers there altogeth-
er, that leaves room in one province for
59,O08 more wheat growers. Suppos-
ing, then, we got them there and each
one Of them out Of his 32O acres grows
on an average 100 acres at 20 bushels
to the acre, il you figure it up you will
find it is quite possible for Manitoba
alone to supply us with all the wheat
we require from abroad. It is only q
question Of money, and, comparatively
speaking, not money either. The cost
Of one first-class battleship (about
6 $50, 000) would put 5000 families onto
farms in the Northwest, allowing $50
to each to find them in implements,
seeds, horses, &c. Would keep them
until their first crop was harvested.
Five thousand farmers, averaging 100
acres of wheat each at 20 bushels to the
acre, means an extra 10000, 900 bushels,
for if that scheme is not liked Britain
would put duty on foreign wheat.
In addition to the wheat lands of
Manitoba there are the millions of
acres in Assiniboia, Alberta and Sas-
katchewan.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange The whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
phys ian s the I'D damage they will Dc
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by Z. j. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05

ND ~ IANsSA SsAk kssA sAAsSs4 Jssss
completed ~ series Of experiments
which prove the falsity Of the claims
madeb by several European govefnments
upon which American fruits have been
excluded from their markets. sTheex-l
port OF American fruits IL very extern.
sive, says American Gardening, and
has suffered great loss through the un-
scalled-for restrictions imposed by va
Erious DEGREES which have ct one time.
or another shut out our fruits from for
Seign markets. The last experiment,
which was witnessed by an expert OF
the German government, was con-,
Quoted for the purpose OF determining
whether the San Jose scale, found In
pears, apples and peaches in various
parts Of the country, could survive the
process Of drying fruits. That it does
not survive is abundantly proven. The
effort to shut our fruits out Of Eu-
ropean markets began with Germany
in February last, when that govern
ment prohibited all plants, fruits, dried
fruits, parts Of plants, and even the
boxes and packing in which they were
shipped, on account Of the alleged pres
ence of the San Jose scale. Suisse
ouently fruits were relieved from the
embargo, subject to an inspection by
experts of the government at the port
of entry. It was claimed by the Ger
man government that the scale got into
the native fruit trees and infected and
killed them. The scale, when it at
tacks trees, will not kill them, but no
case has ever been discovered Of scales
from fruit finding their way to the
trees. This German decree was fol-
lowed by similar ones on the part OF
Austria-Hungary and Canada, but drid
fruits were not included. Other Euro
pean governments, Great Britain,
Sweden, Holland and France, took the
matter under advisement, but as yet
have taken no action. Switzerland,
however, late this summer adopted
substantially the original German de-
cree and shut out all of our dried fruits.
Exporters of this product Immediately
appealed to the state department, and
that department acted upon the sug-
gestions of the agricultural depart
ment. Representations were made to
the Swiss government Of q character
deemed sufficient to cause revocation
of the decree, but no action having
been taken, the chief entomologist of
the department conducted the expert
ments referred to. The experiments of
the department of agriculture have
extended over period of several weeks
and have been most minute and careful
in the attainment of results. Large
lots of peaches, pears and apples in
fected with the scale have been tested
by all known methods of commercial
drying, by sun drying, by evaporation,
by the use of sulphur and without,
with the result that each of these proc
esses destroys the life of the scale. In
the experiments made each scale was
carefully watched for several weeks,
and after the fruit had been dried each
and every scale on every piece in the
entire lot was examined. In no in
stance had the scale survived the proc
ess of drying.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
Her View Of It.

"Well." said the old lady, sthe wars over
Johns got his pension, the mortgage is done
paid off the mule; an now, eff we could jest
have another war we could git the house
painted an put new door on the barn!"-
Atlanta Constitution.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
PerfectIx HarmIeaa.

Dix-I once knew a young man who
smoked so cigarettes daily without any par
ticular harm resulting therefrom.
Hix-Is it possible?
eyes; and the only noticeable effect was
the death Of the smoker" Chicago Evening
News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05

The average man prides himself on the
Washington Qa.) Democrat.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05

Don't get mad; it will settle on your liver.
-Atchison Globe.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
lIB!9s|iSlIG3 Sga1

Is the only sure cure in the world for Chrsnle u.
xr Ri
Old Sores. ltneyer falls. Draws ont al poison.
Sess SAVE for Files. BuPns. Gat.
and all Fresh Wo.ad.. by nail small: $sc; large,
CO., St. Paul. Milan. Sold by Druggista.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-05
" THE CAP SAVED
THE D AZ.
|By yvalssr Williams.


VAS such little fellow. The
y which bloomed In the corner
yard was taller and scarcely more
than he. His head, even when
his high-heeled shoes, did not
, to the great iron knocker that
on the front door. The calendar
1.-THE Cap'nswas five years old, but
|dy believed the calendar, least Of
those who saw the small figure for
first time. 4
Everybody called him the Cap'n, be-
ause he held himself up so straight
And walked with such military pre-
ls,sion. He wore bit Of flag on his tiny
chat one day as he went down to the
nekro cabin where his old "mammy''
stsEed. "Lawd Dress u.s." said she, a
broad grin on her face, ssheah comes de
Cap'n!" The name stuck to him. He
carried himself like king, and even
his "nightie," as he walked away into
the dark to bed, always chung to his
slight little body like the robes Of q
prince Of royal blood.
The Cap'n was afraid Of nothing. He
laughed, a brave little laugh, into the
eyes Of a strange and angry dog. He
played in the roadway under the horses
heels. Heclimbed on the horses backs,
the widest Of them, and bestrode them
just like miniature Centaur. He
clincAed his fist and struck at a visitor
who teased him with the good natured
rut41ity with which some grown-up
pie treat children.
Then the soldiers came to town the
n sat on the gate. post and waved
little flag. He looked part of the
t, SO still he sat, save for the arm
waved the flag, so solemn he was
white, like carven image, his face.
men took of their hats to him and
ew kisses as they passed. They
nped on the common, not far away,
"a the Cap'n, in charge Of his old black
NANNY, whom he ordered around as
though she were dog and who obeyed
him as willingly, went to see them every
day.
\ VT& xlo .115:a,,r
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-09

There are some women who seem to be
perennially youthful. The grown daughters
are companions as well as children, and the
color in the mothers cheeks, the bright
ness in her eyes the roundness of her form,
all speak of Astounding health. What is
her secret ? She is at the middle age of life
when so many women are worn, wasted
and faded, and yet time has only ripened
her charms The secret OF this matronly
health and beauty may be told in the brief
phrase, DIR Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
The general health OF woman is so intima-
tely related TO the local health of the delio-
ate womanly organs that where these are
diseased, the whole body must suffer.
"Favorite Prescription" dries the debili-
tatng drains, heals liberation and intlam-
nation, cures female weakness and imparts
to the delicate female organs natural vigor
and vitality. Women who have lost their
health and their beauty have been made
'robust and rosy checked by the use of
this marvellous medicine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-09
DOWN EAST CURIOSITY.

1t takes Down East man to ask ques-
tions; but once in while one of them finds
his match. Jonathan overlook a gentle
man who was travelling on horseback, not
withstanding the fact that he had lost one
ley. His curiosity was awakened, as he
rode alongside of him, to know how he
CHANGED to meet with such a misfortune.
Been in the army l guess ~ was the
the anxious query.
''Never was in the army in my life, :"
the traveller returned.
''Fit duel, p'haps?"
'Never fought duel, sir.
"Horae throwed you off, | guess or
something of that sort?''
''No sir; nothing of that kind"
Jonathan tried various lodges, but all
to no effect. At last, almost out of
patience, be determined on a direct in
quiry as to the nature of the accident by
which the gentleman had come to lose his
leg.
81 will tell YOU" said the traveller,
ION condition that you will promise nos
to ask me another question"
agreed, agreed exclaimed the eager
listener, ioyfully.
well, sir" remarked the gentleman,
"it was bit Off
'Bit Off. cried Jonathan. Wall,
declare, Ia just like to know, powerful
we'll, what on arth bit it off,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-09
RADIATED HEAT FOR SNAKE
BITES.

The early application of radated heat
has been long time known as an effective
antedote to bites of snakes, insects, and to
punctured wounds, as from fish fins and
sharp inanimate bodies.
| cannot recall reading this fact any
where yet think that it is well known,
and like Wan. Kau. Nah, | mention it for
the benefit of readers. Even those who
are chained to business may use it, as it
is good for spider bites.
DR.. Constance Herring noted scientist,
who died in Philadelphia in 1880, aged 81
years, was the first person | know of who
had used Tadiated heat to antidote the
poison of snake bite This he did in his
own person, and successfully antidoted the
virus of one Of the most poisonous snakes
OF South America, the Lachesis trigonace-
phalus. 1t seems strange that, although
the fact that radiated heat is 90 generally
known to be an antedote to all kinds of
virus, it is so seldom used as such
Those who hunt and fish usually have
the means at hand to apply it. | have
used lighted cigar, bunch of waste, a
pine torch, the flame of gasoline lamp,
hut, best of all, the glowing embers of she
camp fire.
When the fin of fish p1nctures the
fingers or the hand, & sharp pain usually
ensues, and may extend from the wound
up the arm to the shoulder This pain is
often eNcrucating and sickening. Hold
the wound close to a red hot emhe1 or any
thing giving off an equal amount of heat
ard you will note that in a minute or two
all the pain is gone, and that ii is seldom
necessary to repeat the application of heat.
Healing takes place without further attsn-
ton.
When the face or other parts of the body
are tingling and burning and itching from
mosquito bites so that it is impossible to
so to sleep, give the parts dose of TGdi-
ated head, and you will 20 to sleep with
out further annoyance from the old bites.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-09
BRITISH ARMY DRUM HORSES.

In the army of Great Britain the bands
Of cavalry are mounted, and the honorary
position in these musical cavalcades is that
of the bearer of the kettledrums. The
horse selected for this high position is often
piehald but this particular coloring is not
essential to the office; the animal may be
pure white. At any rate, his appearance
must be consistent with the show piece he
is in the band. His education is severe
and persistent, bringing him at last up to
that point where his pride and intelligence
make him dignilied and graceful bearer
of the handsome trappings that surround
his high calling. His nerves are severely
tried by the booming of the enormous
drums he is destined to bear, but in time
he becomes as indifferent to the noise as do
his brothers to the singing bullets. In the
parade his rider has his hands full in the
use of the sticks. lie CONTROLS the steed
by means Of the reins, which are fastened
to the stirrupstrap near the foot
The fame OF the drum horse is often won
on the field of battle. His duty classes
him with the war horse, and in similar
lines lies his path to glory and renown.
The horse that wins laurels in the battle
field and carries himself with becoming
dignity in the parades of peace will some
times find himself in the line of promotion
to the proud position of drum horse in the
regimental band.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-09
A NEWFOUNDLAND STAMP.

The Duke of York S head is the figure
which decoIates the new tive-cent stamp of
the colony of Newfoundland. The issu-
ance of this new stamp marks the fifth
of series of royal portrait stamps issued
by England's Oldest colony. The Duke of
York himself, by the way, is an enthusi-
astic stamp collector, and is at present the
president of the London Philatelic Society.
The Newfoundland series is as follows:
Prince Edward of Wales, one-half cent;
Queen Victoria, one cent; Prince Of Wales,
two cents; Princess of Wales, three cents
and Duke of York, five cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-09
NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION,
PHILADELPHIA.
Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
The National Export Exposition, which
opens at Philadelphia on September II and
continues until November 80 will be the
most interesting and important event &C.
curing i'll Philadelphia since the Centen-
NAL Exhibition of 1876. In addition to
its valuable commercial exhibits it will
present many features Of popular interest
and amusement. The United States Marine
Band, Sousa's Band, the Banda Eossa
lines Band. Damroschs Orchestra and
other celebrated bands will furnish music
alternately, and a Midway Plaisance equal
it not superior to the famous Worlds Fair
Midway at Chicago, and comprising a
Chinese Village IA Chinese Theatre, aero
bats and customs; an Oriental Village,
London Ghost Show, hagenhecll's Wild
Animal SHOW, Blarney Castle and many
other unique presentations, will furnish
abundant and diversified amusement Ar
rangements have also been made for Man.
dolin, Guitar and Banjo Concerts, aud for
a grand chorus from the German Singing
Societies.
For this occasion the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company will sell excursion tickets
from all points on its line to Philadelphia
and return mt rate OF a fare and a third for
the round trip plus price of admission.
These tickets win be sold during the CON
tinuauce OF the Exposition and will be
good for return passage until November 80.
FoT specific rates and additional iulor-
nation apply to nearest ticket agent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-09
REVIVE RIFLE SHOOTING.
Why It Would Be a Good Thing 10
Do So.

Several appeals have been made recently
for revival OF the international rifle match
es, which were at one time source of in
tense Interest to the people of the United
States and Great Britain. The history of
these matches is not known to many of the
younger persons now living in this city,
but it Is none the less q glorious one The
traditions of the days of the Western
backwoodsman and his wonderful marks
manship were well preserved by the
doughty handlers Of the Creedmoor rifle in
the time of Bodne and Gldersleeve. Those
who are acquainted with the amiable
Judge may know that he was once terror
at long range, but the general public
probably knows him better as a dispenser
of Justice than of lead. The names of the
other famous riilemen of his day have faded
from the public mind. and, as been Justly
complained of lately by one of the old
shooters, Creedmoor, which they made
known to the civilized world, is now
known only to the National Guard
1t would indeed be good thing if these
always prided ourselves on being a nation
Of rifle shots, and in our early days the
pride was well founded. 1t may well be
doubted whether we can produce now as
many sharpshooters outside Of the ranks of
our militia as we could twenty-five years
ago 1t may he that we can, but we do
not demonstrate the fact. In the days
when we sent our famous teams to VIM
bledon, and the British sent theirs to
Creedmoor, there was q wide and vigorous
public interest in one Of the finest of all
sports. The newspaper accounts OF the
matches filed as much space as the ac-
counts oi the yacht races in the present
days, and the fac SMILES of the targets
made by the crack shots were scanned with
great tagerneas and were understood by
the great mass of the people. They acted
as an incentive to amateurs to cultivate one
OF the finest of the arts of the hand and the
exc. And the practice of rifle shooting en-
couraged steadiness of life, for only
with a clear head, clean sight, and well
balanced nerves can a man shoot the rifle
with skill.
We Americans like to beat other nations
at sports. and this one in which we ought
to excel. Whatever may be the cause of
it, the American seems to have a natural
talent for rifle shooting, and he ought to
cultivate it. And when the time comes,
as it does occasionally in our history, for
the serious employment of this talent, it is
we'll to have it at its best. The navy last
summer showed the immense value Of
sharp shooting, and it is likely that if the
art of shooting the rifle had been assidu-
ously cultivated in all parts of the country,
there would be fewer Filipinos for our
cavalry to chase in Luzon. BY all means,
if there is any way in which it can be
brought about let the series of internation-
al rifle matches be resumed. New York
Times
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-09
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