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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09

The costliest bicycle in the world
has just been finished at gun factory
in Vienna. It will cost 100000 gulden,
which is little more than $275, 900.
The owner is rich South African dia-
mond king and mine owner, who will
present the machine to his wife on her
next birthday. It is inlaid with pre-
cious stones and diamonds on every
possible part.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
ia. mo- chance.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The republican
members of the house of representa-
tives met in caucus and decided that
it would be futile to attempt financial
legislation at this late day in the pres
ent session.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Death Of Col. SEXTON.

Washington, Feb. Cool. James A.
Sexton, of Chicago, commander-in-
chief of the G. A. R., ex-postmaster
of Chicago, and member of President
McKinley's war investigating commit
tee, died in this city yesterday. aged
IS wears.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
New Divorce Law,

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. IA bill maxi
ing years residence in the state neces-
sary to secure divorce has passed
both houses of the legislature.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09

President Mckinley Thursday after
noon assuring him Of his cooperation in
disbanding the Cuban army and in dis
tributing among the Cuban soldiers the
100000 appropriated for the purpose
of enabling them to return to their
homes. Gen. Gomez also telegraphed
to Maj. Gen. Brooke saying he would
accept the latter's invitation to 60 to
Havana.
StmpliAes Matters.
The success of Mr.. Porter's mission
greatly simplities the returning of the
military Cubans to the pursuits of
peace.
In view Of Gen. Gomez supposed prior
attitude of hostility towards the Unit
ed States, Mr.. Porter came here clothed
with absolute authority and the ten
der of the $3,000,00 was practically a
verbal ultimatum. Had it not been ac-
cepted no more ultimatums would have
been made.
Mr.. Porter made plain the purpose
Of the government and was gratitied at
the ready response Of Gen. Gomez. The
conference took place at the house here
occupied by the Cuban general as his
Headquarters since coming to town.
The Compact.
In brief, the compact is as follows:
First-The Cuban officers in each province
shall assist the American officers in dis
tributing the funds.
second-That these officers shall at once
meet at some convenient point and devise
when and where the settlements are to be
made and arrange any other details.
Third-That the sum paid to each man
shall not be regarded as part payment Of
salary sal. Or wage, wages due for service rendered.
army. as relief Of suffering and as an aid
in getting the people to work..
Fourth-The Cubans shall surrender
their arms to the Cuban assembly or to it's
representatives.. .5
Eifth-The committee on distribution
among the population 50 that all may Sc
cure work. ~
sixth-That the 100000 shall be placed
subject to the order Of Gen. Brooke and
that action In the matter shall be imme-
date.
Comes to the President.
Immediately after the conference
Gen. Gomez wrote the following letter
to President Mckinley in Spanish:
1epuonc OF CUBA. deaoQuarters OF the
Army. Remedies. Feb. I, lS99-President
Mckinley, Washington: It has been q
great pleasure to me to confer with your
commissioner. Mr.. Porter. introduced by
my friend. Quesada. and am now awar.
Of and pleased with your wishes. In q
short time shall go to Havana and con-
fer with Gen. Brooke. 30 that everything
will go well. Following your advice. !
willingly cooperate in the work Of recon-
lsigneO 'sAAx1Ao GOMEZ.
General"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Hurt in q Fire.

Columbus, O., Feb. e.-Half block
of fine buildings in the heart of the
business portion of Columbus was
burned last night, causing loss of
s75o,ooo, and scores of persons were in
jured. some probably fatally.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09

Fifty-Nlne Below In Klondike.-
Victoria, b. c., Feb. 3.-The steamer
Dirigo. arrived here from skaguay
Thursday with the late arrivals from
Dawson City. They report the tenn
perature at SO degrees below zero when
they left the Klondike capital.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09

completely in the robbery in March.
1896, of $55.000 in bonds of Christopher
Schrage, miser. Allen C. Story, a
prominent attorney. is also under in
dictment on the same charge, and a
warrant is out for his arrest. All three
men are charged with having nego-
tiated number Of the stolen bonds.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
@riees Glouriey
lxDcY 3. TxuBsHAw. PubllshsA
ooopER8ToWN. q. DAKOTA

0xE-1EaaED Ira schevier, Of Canton,
o., has just undergone second ampu-
tation Of his shortened leg in Chicago,
in order that the cork leg he attaches
10 it may better at him, SO that he can
earn q high salary representing Chi
cago artificial leg mandatory at the
Paris exposition in 1900.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Up TO the Pre.ident.

Washington. Feb. 3.-The record of
the court-martial in the case of Gen.
Eagan was placed in the hands of the
president for final review yesterday,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Snowfall without Precedent

Colorado Springs. Col, Feb. 3.-The
snowfall in the mountains is without
precedent. Railroad traffic is seriously
impeded where not wholly blockaded.
The snow is ten to twelve feet deep on
the level and go to 100 feet deep in the
canyons. Thus far over dozen lives
have been lost by snowslides..
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Mrs. Botkin Sentenced.

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-Mrs. Cord ella
Botkin on Saturday was sentenced to
serve the term of her natural life in the
San Quentin penitentiary for the muir
der of Mrs. John P. Dunning, of Dover.
Del, whom she killed by means of a box
of poisoned candy. sent through the
mails.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Died On the same D.x.

Casenovia, ILL.,. Feb. 4.-Wi1liam
Beecher, IS years OF age, died Friday Of
grippe, and five hours later his wife. 10
years Of age, also died from the same
disease. Is
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09

Chicago, Feb. As a result of in
dictments returned secretly Thursday
by the grand jury, w. c. Hoyer, law
yer. and Peter Casey, a street foreman,
were arrested Friday charged with
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
wrecked . village.

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. "A cy-
clone, whose path was 200 yards wide,
wrecked the village Of Dale and killed
three persons and injured 20 others.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
January Coinaxe.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The total coin
age at the minis of the United States
during January amounted to $19,7O5,-
$50, as follows: Gold, SIS, 032, 900; sill
yer, 81, 642, 900; minor coins. $31 800.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Given Up a. Lost.

Baltimore, Nd. Feb. s.-The ship
Princess Edward, which left this port
nearly nine months ago for Honolulu.
has been given up as lost with her
crew of ~ men. "
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09

Remedios, Province Of Santa Clara,
Feb. /, via Havana, Feb. 3.-Gen. Max
limo Gomez, the commander in chief Of
the Cuban army. placed himself square
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Eixhteen Year. on.

E Boston. Feb. s.The eighteenth an
niversary Of the foundation OF the
Christian Endeayor society was cele-
brated in fremont temple yesterday
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Actress Dies,

New York, Feb. 6.-Alice Atherton.
the burlesque actress. died in this city
after weeks illness.from pneumonia.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Many Perrin 81 Fire.

Buda-Pesth, Feb. IA fire in the VIII
lage Of Nagyprobroez. in the Liptau dis
trict. destroyed 800 houses. Many lives
were lost.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Flas over Southern scboo,.

Montgomery, Ala, Feb. 4.-The house
Of Representatives, without a dissenting
vote, adopted resolution that the ma.
tional flag be hoisted over every school,
house in the state and be kept floating
there forever.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
GEN. e. s. OTIS.

few fatal. Troops enthusiastic and acting
1earles.ly. Navy did splendid execution
absolute quiet prevails; insurgents have
secured good many Mauser rifles, few
field pieces and quick-fring guns. with
ANN unition. during last month.
(SiRned) "OTIS."
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
A SERIOUS CHARGE.

Two Chicago Attorneys. one quite
Prominent, Indicted for Conn
plicity In q Bold Robbery.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
Jealousy Cnu.e. a Tr.r.,,~

Lima. o., Feb. 6.-Frank Blair shot
and instantly killed Edward Brovard
and Mary Anderson at Westminster
seven miles east Of here. Saturday and
Immediately afterwards committed sui.
eide.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
drove TIE REBELS BACK.
The Americans Rout the Filipinos
in a Desperate Battle at Night
in the City Of Manila.
CONFLICT LASTS IwEn1Y.FouR HOURS.

Troops under Gen. Otis Repulse the
Enemy-Dewey's ships Pour Shells
Into the Insurgents with Deadly
Eject - President Mckinley De.
cides to Force the Fighting.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-02-09
GOMEZ COMES 70 TERMS.
Agrees 70 the Disbala y Il the
! Cuban Army and Accepts the
$4,000, 900 Offered.
RESULT OF CONFERENCE WITH PORTER.

Special Commission Of President Mo
Kinley Wins Over Cuban Leader
~ IN Ally OF United states In Work
Of Reoonstruction In Cuba-vvill
Go to Havana.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
THE ROBERTS CASE.
Representative Taylor's Committee to
Meet This Morning.

WASHINGTON, December 6.-Represent-
ative Taylor. of Ohio, chairman of the
special committee to>iRvestigate the case
of Mr.. Roberts. of Utah, has called a
meeting of the committee for IL o'clock
tomorrow morning. Mr.. Taylor says that
this initial meeting VIII be to determine
upon a general line of action. He could
not say how soon the committee would be
able to report. While the chairman would
not speak for the committee he said he
had no doubt that Mr.. Roberts would be
allowed TO be present, with counsel if he
desired, and would be afforded the usual
facilities to have his side presented. There
are a number of witnesses in Washington
and some in Utah, but it IS probable that
the committee win not leave Washington.
Mr.. Taylor said ne rae sonae doubt as to
whether the hearings. particularly such
parts as involved family matters, should
be open TO the public.
Mr.. Roberts was about the House during
the Gay. There was no session and he
was engaged most OF the time in chatting
with groups Of members and visitors. who
showed friendly disposition toward him.
He said he had no comments to make on
the course of the House. He will probably
look after his interests in person before
the committee of inquiry.
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son county was not a return at all as
far as the Republican candidate was

son county was not a return at all as
far as the Republican candidate was
concerned.
There was no such candidate as w. F..
Taylor, and a certificate of votes for such
individual can in no way, they will assert,
prejudice the certificate filed giving the
votes to w. s. Taylor. They will make a
hard fight on the proposition that the GER
tihcate for w. S. Taylor was an original
document, the other amounting to Moth
ing. In the fight over the right to go be-
hind the eturns the contest will be made
upon the construction Of the election law.
Judge Hargfs made the leading arguments
for the Democrats and a. P. Humphrey.
of Louisville, for the Republicanns. There
will be three arguments on each side.
Sitting as a contest board the commits
sioners met at 10 O'Clock in the Senate
chamber.
In deciding the course of argument. it
was arranged that the Democratic attor-
ney should have the close. The Republi-
cans agreed to open, and I. D. W. Farleigh,
for their side. brought up the question that
the board had no right to go behind the re-
turns of the county -canvassing boards.
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sitting as a contesting board and the
right Of the commissioners to receive
modified returns.
Yesterday the Democrats allowed
without comment the vote of Nelson
county to be tabulated, but it was for
the purpose Of making a hard fight
upon it later. This is the county
where the judges of elections certified
to the casting Of ballots for w. P.
Taylor instead Of w. S. Taylor. They
fled a second certification correcting
the error. The Democrats will claim
that this has established a precedent
under which amended returns may be
received, and expect to bring in enough
amended certificates from other coun-
ties to overcome the Republican plur-
atty. The Republicans will contend
however, that the first return Of Mel
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4 KENTUCKY NEGRO
BURNED At The STAKE.
Continued fram First Page.
and long poles to push his body bac

and long poles to push his body back
into the flames. 1t is not certain how
long life lasted. During the process
while his voice could be heard, he asked
for a drink of water, his tongue pro-
truding and his eye-balls fairly started
from his head. At the end of three
hours his body was practically cremat-
ed. All that time members of the fam
lily of Mrs. Lashbrook had remained to
keep up the fire and to keep the body
in position where it would continue to
burn. At that time a nephew OF Mrs.
Lashbrook was pushing the body onto
the burned embers, while a curious
crowd of several thousand persons still
fingered on the sceIe. 1t is said that
on the march through the city the prls-
oner's eyes had been burned out by
acid thrown in an egg shell. In all the
thousands who constituted the mot
there was not a single effort made 10
disguise or conceal identity. No mar
wore a mask. All the leaders of the
mob are well known and there are hum
dreds of witnesses who can testify to
their participation in the tragedy. They
are leading citizens in all lines Of bust
ness and many are members OF
churches.
County Judge Harbeson will empanel
a special grand jury at once to make a
speedy investigation and return indict-
ments against the leaders of the mob.
The statement from Frankfort that
Governor Bradley proposes to offer a
reward for the apprehension of mem
bers of the mob does not excite much
fear that the reward will be claimed.
While there is a wide difference of
opinion among residents of the city who
were not connected with the mob, yet
there is a strong feeling that no pun
ishment will result from this tragedy.
Persons who were near Coleman dur
ing the frightful ordeal, say his eyes
were cut out and vitriol and cayenne
pepper were thrown into their empty
sockets, also that his face was crushed
In by a blow with a billet of wood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
TIE MOLINE UX CASE.


Rudolph Heiies Reiterates BIS Damaging
Testimony against the Prisoner.
NEW YORK. December 6.-The
tire day in the trial of Roland B. Mo-
lineux was taken up in the examina-
ton of Rudolph Heiles, a warm friend
of Molineux, and the introduction OF
letters as evidence in the case. Heiles
was on the stand yesterday. and the
testimony which he gave then in an
swer to the prosecutions rigid ques-
tioning, was of a sensational nature,
tending to place the prisoner in a bad
light. To-day, Mr.. Weeks, counsel for
Molineux, made an effort to shake
Heiles's testimony, but, n~otwithstand-
Ing. the witness reiterated his testi-
mony that Molineux hated Cornish and
Harpster, and that he had e~ndeavored
to have Cornish removed from the
Knickerbocker Athletic Club and Harp
Ster from his employment. A score of
letters were identified as having<been
written by M~olineux, some to Harry
Cornish. others to members of the
Knickerboeker Athletic Club, the lat
ter showing enmity to Cornish. One
was identified by Heiles as having been
written by Mo1ineux to a medical firm,
enclosing 25 cents for a remedy, and
written on blue crescent crested paper,
and still another to Mrs. VIM. Scheff-
Ter, a well known society in
this city, and addressed: my Dear
Sadie" announcing Molineux APP
preaching marriage to Miss Blanche
Chesebrough.
All of these letters, the assistant dis
triet attorney announced, were placed
in evidence not merely for cempari-
son, but for all purposes"
The prosecution sprung another sur
prise on the defense to-day by having
present in the court room Miss Agnes
Evans. now living in this city, and who
found the famous Burns letter which
played such an important part in the
former proceedings of the case. The
prosecution refused to say whether or
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
IRON AND STEEL.
American Manufacturers Weekly Re-
view Of Markets and Conditions.

PITTSBURG, Pa, December 6.-The
American Manufacturer will say to-
morrow:
What is noticeable now that was abb
sent a few months ago, is that foun-
dry irons may be had for present de-
livery for the same prices that have
been quoted for the first half of 1900.
But that condition does not apply to
n ether line Of material, either raw
or finished. Finished and semi-finish-
ed material for next ear may be
bought considerably lower than spot
iron and steel. Consumption, however,
is keeping just a little ahead of the
production, but many have not
yet caught up with orders. Lit
tie actual new business has been Of
fered.
Throughout Eastern Pennsylvania
quiet conditions in the iron trade con-
tinue. There is necessarily a moder-
ate demand because everything is
oversold. There is no disposition to
crowd prices any higher, and to all ap-
pearances the top notch is at last
reached. There are rumors Of lower
prices on some of the new brands. Bill
let's have apparently weakened, and a
good deal of business is liable to be
closed in a short time, but buyers
there will not pay the outside prices
asked, ,The outlook is excellent for a
still heavier consumption. The de-
mand for nails has fallen off, and some
concessions in prices have been allow
ed. The movement in barb wire is
somewhat lighter. but smooth. wire is
strong. The movements in merchant
steels from mills to consumers is quite
heavy under old contract and shop
men are endeavoring to delay the re-
newal of contracts until after the
opening of the year, when they hope to
have a clearer vision as to market con-
ditions. The consumption, however,
os merchant steel is expanding.
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not she was present under subpoena.
Rudolph Heiles, who was on the stand
at the close of yesterdays session, re-
sumed his place on the witness stand
at the beginning of proceedings to-day
and Mr.. Weeks began his cross-exam-
nation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
ANOTHER YEAR
Asked for by the Railroads in Which
to Fit Their Cars With Safety Ap.
planes.


WASHINGTON, December the
Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day gave a hearing to the representa-
tives of the several railway companies
asking for a further extension OF the
time allowed the railroads to equip
their lines with safety appliances I'M
der the act OF March 2. 1898. Two
years ago the commission granted an
extension until January 1900. The
further extension asked for at the pres
ent time is one year. The representa-
tives Of various labor organizations
were also present to offer their side
CT the case. The representatives OF about
100 roads wre in attendance. John K.
Cowan, president of the Baltimore &
Ohio. representing as chairman SO 9TH
er roads having $4,000 miles of line
made the opening argument. He said
that June l, 1899, 211,2BS freight cars
out of 2,26S, 900 engaged in interstate
commerce were not equipped with safe
ty appliances. Since that time the num-
Der had been reduced to between 150,-
600 and 175,000. TIL argument of the
railroads asking for ar extension he
said was based upon the showing
made by the roads since the last appli-
cation. The showing demonstrated
that the railroads had done as we'll as
could be expected. Some of the cars
not equipped were old and would go
out OF service within the coming year.
The present withdrawal of the $4,000
unequipped-c cars, he said, would prac-
tically paralyze Interstate commerce.
The roads of the country, he said,
were generally unequipped for the bus
mess they were doing. Indd b did not
blieve 1t an exaggeration to say that
not n had enough car for its bust
ness. Beyond the additional time 0
requested he said the roads would ask
further extension. Wayne MacVeagh,
representing the Pennsylvania and at
fliated lines, Joined in asking for the
extension. They had equipped 49,
600 out of 100000.
Mr.. Hamlin, on behalf Of the Boston
e Maine, said that his road would have
complied with the law by January l,
1900, but it felt impelled to join in the
application because other roads had not
complied.
President Knapp, Of the commission,
stated for the benefit of those present
that of the roads petitioning for an ex-
tension over so per cent were fully
equipped. He said there was some mis-
apprehension as to the meaning of the
law, which provided not that all roads
should equip their cars, but that after
a certain date no u~nequipped cars
should participate in interstate COM
MERGE. Fully equipped roads could
not, therefore, haul unequipped cars af-
ter the expiration OF the limit.
At this juncture President Knapp an
nounced that the President had sent
word that he would be glad to receive
the representatives of the railroads and
labor organizations present at the
White House at 1 o'clock. The invita-
ton was accepted. After some further
argument by representatives of othcr
roads the committee recessed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
KENTUCKY ELECTION CASE.
Yesterday Devoted to Arguments Concern
ing Going. Behind the Returns.
FRANKFORT, KY, December g.

FRANKFORT, Ky, December g.
The State election commissioners con-
sumed the entire time to-day hearing
arguments in the contest election
cases. Arguments were made on two
propositions, the chief subject being
the right Of commissioners to go be-
hind the certified election returns for
Governor and Lieut.. Governor when
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
ASK AN ADVANCE.

PHILLPSBURG, Pa, December g.
The bituminous coal miners of Central
and Northern Pennsylvania have ask
ed for an advance of ten cents a ton
for pick mining, twelve and a hall
cents q ton for loading after machines,
and 20 per cent. advance for all other
labor, the same TO go into effect Janu-
airy !.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
PROTEST AGAINST QUAY.

PITTSBuRG. Pa, December O.
Eighty members of the general assem-
bly, of Pennsylvania, Irrespective Of
party, have signed a protest against the
seating of NJ. S. Quay as United States
Senator. The memorial has been sent
all members of the United States Sem
ate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-07
THE HOUSE FINANCIAL BILL

WASHINGTON, December 6.-The Re-
publican members Of the House gave their
unanimous approval to-day to the House
financial bill and recommended its imsne-
date consideration and passage This was
accomplished at the caucus held in the haIl
OF the Housc druing the Afternoon.