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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
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confront Billy when he came along.
Billy was not long in coming. for he
was as anxious fo~ the fun as the boys
were. He felt angry to think that they
doubted his bravery, and he was indig-
nant to think they would attempt to
play such trick on him. He wanted to
convince them, if not himself, of his
vent to his resentment in a way that
they wouldn't forget very soon.
He came up the road whistling. just
as he was opposite the stump up rose
a tall figure in white.
The boys fully expected to see Billy
run as fast as his legs would carry him.
But he did no such thing. He stopped,
stared hard at the figure in white. and
then drawled out, solemnly:
"Be you ghost?"
"I'm the ghost of Capt. Kidd" was
the reply, in sepulchral voice.
Capt. Kidd was one of Billy's pet
heroes.
''Be you looking for some of the gold
you buried?" asked Billy.
"Yes!" answered the ghost. eff you'll
dig by the old oak tree down by the
bend in the river, maybe you'll find a
pot of it,
''I'll see about it," answered Billy.
''But if you're Cap'n Kidd. think I'd
ought to thrash you for your wicked
doings. I'm going to-
And, like flash, Billy sprang at the
ghost and caught him by the arm. He
had long, tough stick of hickory in his
hand, and he laid it over Franks shoul-
ders in way that made him yell with
pain.
Don't, Billy, don't!" cried Frank.
trying to break away, but, Billy's strong
hand held him in grasp of iron. "Let
me go, please! did it just to have
some fun with you!"
"And I'm having some fun with you,
just as said would if ever saw a
ghost" said Billy. II didn't s'pose I'd
see one so soon. and here am laying
it onto Cap'n Kidd. say, cap'n. I like
to hear about you, but don't you go APP
pearing to me very often, or I'll make
it unhealthy for you, for I reckon I'll
have to thrash you for old doings every
time I can lay hands on you. You
didn't have any mercy on folks, and I
won't on you"
And thick and fast fell the blows on
Franks back.
"Roscoe, why don't you help? He's
killing met" screamed Frank, but Ros-
coe dared not interfere.
"Have you got some relation round
here, cap'n?" asked Billy. eff you have
I'll give him going over, too, now I've
got my hand in. L can do it just as well
as not"
Roscoe had no doubt of his ability to
do it if the opportunity was offered. He
didn't intend to allow him the oppor-
tunity, however, so he climbed over the
fence and took Decline for home.
When Billy felt satisfied that he had
given the ghost Of Capt. Kidd some of
the punishment that rather mythical
person deserved, if tradition is true, he
relaxed his hold, and Frank freed him
self, and left the scene of his ghostly
exploits in manner more expeditions
than dignified. If ever there was 8
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
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FOWL ArrRAcT1vE1Y PREPARED

FOWL ATTRACTIvELY PREPARED.
the mostconvenientsh shape for going into
the pot for boiling or into the pan for
roasting. This can be seen at a glance.
Pick the birds carefully, wipe off any
discoloration with moist cloth, SINCE
carefully and remove any remaining
pin-feathers, and the bird is ready for
cooking. Customers appreciate getting
poultry in just this shape. The feet
can be left on. but when customers
have confidence in the one furnishing
them poultry this is not necessary
American Agriculturist.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
Worse stilI.

"Why is it," he asked, that beautiful
women are always the most stupid"
'sir," she replied, lam to under
stand that you desire to cast reflections
upon my mental capacity?"
20, nc" he hurriedly replied; ST have
always said that you were one of the
brightest girls ever -
But he didn't finish. Before he could
do SO he realized that he had slid the
wrong thing, and could never make It
right. Stray Storiea ., .a
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
DroiIer. for Early sprine.

Broilers may be Matched as late 40
March, but the earlier the better. as it
is the early chicks that bring the high
prices Large numbers cannot be raised
by hens at this season, as hens will not
sit unil they are so inclined; but there
are many makes OF incubators on the
market, and they have long ago passed
the Experimental stage. Artificial In
cubation is now an accepted portion Of
poultry raising. and incubators are es-l
sentidl to success in getting broiiers to
smarkkt in time for high prices.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
PREPARED FOR MARKET.
fore Offering 1t to Prospective
Customers.

A fowl dressed and pressed into the
shape shown in the cut while still
warm. and tied. will present plumper
and more attractive appearance for a
choice private trade than when dressed
in any other way. Then, too. it is in
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
Devious Dennition..

pulsory. 3. - .>,>-s 4 - 81
missing. . -
IS sl E, only satisfactory substitut
Riyals-One pointing with pride to wha !
another views with alarm.
long that he doesn't mind it. - -
Woman-A labor-saving device that help
man make fool Of himself.
Flirt-A girl who makes a fellow want I'd
kiss her and then won't let him. 81
Conceited-The woman who dubs man
woman hater just because he doesn't admire
Autopsy-A method employed by doctors
to determine the nature Of the patient am
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
AN EXCELLENT IDEA.
noost,.x ana Nesting Device for Leg.
horn Fowls Which Prevents
EPeesing Of Combs.

The cut shows very excellent roost-
ing and nesting device that has done
duty in the cold of Maine winter. 1t
is in use for small pen of Leghorns-
breed that must be kept warm at
night, if eggs. are to be had at this sea-
son of the year. The roost is put across
the corner Of the pen. and piece Of
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
Truly Loved.

Mrs. Adsley My husband is very good te
me. he always accompanies me to church
on Sundays.
Mrs. Darling That's nothing. Ny hui
band looks under the bed at my requef
every night.-Chicago Evening News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
SAD FATE OF MISTRESS PRuE.

Mistress Prue was gay and sweet.
And fair as maid could be:
From dainty head to twinkling feet.
A source of joy was she.
But Mistress Prue was hard to please.
And full of whims and airs:
Her beaux she d torment, fiout and tease
Unheeding all their prayers.
At length one day she loved a swain,
And changed her ways at last;
But mistress Prue' she did remain.
+. For wooing days were past.
illustrated American.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12
Feminiae sisterilness.

line?' s - 49, s.. g.
Because wasn't going to be kissed
the lieutenant right after he had smackkl
that odious, peppermint chewing Bag
girl! D-Cleye1and Plain Dealer. &c
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12

We all love see smart man %; e nnn,e sn
s1ipmt reconciles X 70 being stupid.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-01-12

Pains and J

Of Rh0umosious o0oko 0o6aGll IIli ~ =
Thousands 00teoe.
But this disease d cured " Hood, 06E.
saparilla, which neutralises the acad 81; 40
blood. II you have any symptoms ~ I
rheumatism take Hoods 0afsaparilla
once and do not waste time and money "a 1
unknown preparations. The merit II
Hoods Sarsaparilla r. inquest toned tna ~
record Of cures unequallsd. sias II
Hoods SarsapaTllla
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Hoods Pile cure al liver ma. { . ossali 4!
The broad ax., 1899-11-25
TOPICS OF THE WEEK
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PAUNCEFOTE WEDDING.

Robert Bromley. the honorary at
tache Of the British embassy, and
Lillian. third daughter Of Ambassador
and Lady Pauncefote, whose wedding
Is announced for this winter, both be-
long TO hne families OF the English
aristocracy. Mr.. Bromley is, the eldest
son Of Sir Henry Bromley of East
Stokes, Motifs. the fifth baronet Of the
name. When his father dies the future
son-in-law OF Lord Pauncefote viii in
herit the title and estate. He is now
about Is, and Is an unusually capable
and promising young man. He has
been IN the diplomatic service since
1897, in which year he was graduated
from Oxford. The family name of the
Bromleys used to be plain Smith, but
they were ennobled century and a
half ago. Miss Lillian, who some day
win be Lady Bromley, is a tall, stun
ming girl Of se,f-restrained and self
contained English type. She is Brit
fish In other respects, too. Fond Of all
sorts Of athletics, she is at home on
horseback or wheel, with the reins in
her hands, at golf, tennis and other
outdoor sports. She paints good pic
lures, is an accomplished musician,
and is skilled with the needle. The
wedding viii be solemnized In Wash
ington.
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Weekly Record of Trusts.

From the St Louis Post-Dispatch:
Oct. 3l-Twenty-five manufacturers Of
twist drills combining to form a trust.
Last-makers forming a combination
with $3,00O,00O A great telephone,
telegraph and cable combine is form
ing under a charter from the state
OF New. Jersey. The Gould, Aston.
whitney. Widener and Elkins inter
ests In this trust. Nov. THE Ma
tional Glass Company, the tableware
combine, has acquired two more plants
in the Wheeling district This COM
pany now comprises ten plants. 1t
has an arrangement to work in har-
mony with the United States Glass
Company. so that prices will be main
tanned Nov. Pit is announced that
the proposed threshing machine COM
bine has failed, at least for the pres
emit A 100000 iron. timber and
transportation trust is In process OF
organization. II will be called the On
tario and Lake Superior Company.
Large tracts Of timber and mineral
lands are to be acquired in the Lake
Superior region. The oystermen OF
Long Island are combining their in
terests with a capital Of $4,000. goo.
The webbing industry. composed of
twenty Of the most important plants in
the country. combine with Capital OF
S12, 000. 900. Nov. 3EThe broom-corn
crop Of the country is eornered by the
Union Broom Supply Company Of Chi
cago. The manipulators expect to
clear 100000 on the deal. All the
coal mines 1, the Massillon. Ohio, dis
trict will be combined with a capital
Of SS.0oo.Oo A s2o.00o.0o0 trolley
trust, to control the trolley roads OF
several New Jersey counties
The broad ax., 1899-11-25

views OF champions or the banking in
terests by those expressed by the dis
tinguished United States Senator John
T. Morgan OF Alabama in the Arena
Of November, 1885. Mr.. Morgan
iterates the views OF able, conscien-
tious and worthy men when he says:
The whole body Of our productive In
terests is as completely under the con-
troll Of the bankers and other inanciers
as a locomotive Is under the control OF
the engineer" Mr.. Morgan thus ex-
pressed the beliefs founded on knowl-
edge OF all intelligent bimetallists.
Not all the banks. or the men who
control them, would be subseryient to
the plans and plottings and practices
Of the great metropolitan bankers who
lead in the gambling for wealth. for
the country banks and other minor
banks are often made to suffer. the
same as the people, by the financ'ering
Of those.who I'LL the high places in the
craft. II was so In the great financial
panic of 1898, brought on by a few Of
the leading LAnks for a political object,
when ninety-eight OF the minor de-
pendent banks were run down in that
tornado of ruin.
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NETHERsoLE,s WOMEN

Although at first sight somewhat de-
pressing. there is really no reason for
apprehension Of decadence Of public
morals In Miss Olga Nethersole's ex-
PLANTATION that she portrays women Of
the Sapho, Camille and Second Mrs.
TanQueray type because the people viii
not 60 to see her when she essays the
role Of good" woman. Miss Neither
sole, q talented and attractive actress,
has accustomed her public to seeing
her in parts to which it now insists that
she limit her repertoire of dramatic
presentations. 1t is not so much that
people prefer the deAneation of such
characters as that they prefer to see
them presented by. Miss NethersoIe, IL
presented at all. She has made the
SHINING and suffering woman her
specially.
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Parcels Poat Ratea.

In Europe they enjoy a parcels post
system to which we are strangers. Our
treaty with Germany, however, is GER
tain to be the opening wedge which
will inevitably result in q domestic
parcels post, in spite Of the opposition
Of the express companies. BY the new
arrangement with Germany packages
Of merchandise weighing as much as
eleven pounds will be transported be-
tween any American and German post
Offices at twelve cents a pound. When
people generally realize this, they will
with good reason demand that the
present domestic limit Of four pounds
be made equal to. II not greater than.
the limit on similar foreign-bound mat
ter, and that, instead Of the present
rate OF sixteen cents a pound, We Jay
within our own domains certainly not
more than the new rate to Germany
Travel Notes" for November. The In
ternational.
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THE RIVERS NEEDS

The resolutions passed by the West
ern Waterways association, IN session
this week at Memphis, cover a wide
Held Of recommendation to congress
That part Of the associations deliver
ance relative to the Importance and
duty Of congress to take control of the
Mississippi river and its tributaries
and deepen them in way to render
navigation easy and practicable at all
times is Of special interest to the peo-
pie Of the Mississippi valley and to the
citizens Of st. Louis.
The broad ax., 1899-11-25
Hall MeAllister.

The late Hall McAllister some years
ago entertained a visiting scientist at
the Union club, before its amalgama-
ton with the Pacific, and during the
evenings particularly foggy one
made some whimsical remark convey
ing the idea that fog was an excellent
conductor Of sound. The scientist
took exception to this novel theory and
asked Mr.. McAllister on what 1t was
based. ION phenomena which we have
all observed" returned the ready jur-
ist; ION an evening like this We hear
the toghorn quite distinctly, but when
there is no fog we cannot hear it at
all."-Evening Wisconsin.
The broad ax., 1899-11-25
Used His Brains.

Sometime ago a brakeman on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad used his
brains and saved a passenger train
from running into two derailed cars
The Company sent him a check for
$50 and posted bulletin compliment
ing him for his quickness. of thought
A few days later, Engineer John Hag-
erty was oiling his engine at Connells-
vile. while waiting for the passengers
to alight. He heard another train
coming and believed that it was not
under proper control He sprang into
his cab, opened the throttle and start
ed his train. The other engine struck
the rear car but it was not hard blow
and Hagerty's promptness saved ten
or q dozen lives The Company has
ordered a handsome gold watch, suit
ably inscribed, and a gold chain for
Engineer Hagerty, as a reward for his
devotion to duty and using his
brains" in time Of emergency.
The broad ax., 1899-11-25
Hoar's Complaint.

Senator Hoar. Republican, in a re-
Gently contributed article to the indie
pendent, under the caption Of Our
Duty to the Philippines" says in part:
Looking back, can any sane man
doubt the wisdom OF those who de-
sired to amend the treaty and to deal
with the Philippine islands as We did
with Cuba; to compel Spain to re-
nounce her sovereignty; to keep on all
foreign nations, and to aid the island
ers in establishing their own govern
ment according to their own desireg
The senator refers to the epithet
traitor and other harsh words ap-
piled to those who voted against the
peace treaty. and asks:
when the president said that forci-
BILE annexation, according to our
American code OF morals, would be
criminal aggression, was he a copper
head? Was he disloyal to the flag?
Was not he a Republican? Was there
ever an utterance so calculated to give
courage to Aguinaldo and his people
as that?"
AS to our future attitude toward the
Filipinos. Senator Hoar writes:
The time has come to make up your
minds. II you are to declare that you
do not mean to subjugate them or en-
slave them, that you will act toward
them on the principles and in the
spirit of our Declaration of Independ-
ence, the war can be ended in an hour.
The refusal to make this declaration
in the beginning brought on this war,
and your refusal now to declare your
selves is what is alone responsible for
its continuance.
In conclusion, the senator says:
The American people, the brave
and Just people who made the immor-
tai declaration, and who maintained 1t
with life and fortune and sacred honor,
who established our wonderful consti-
tuition, to whose Monroe doctrine Is
due the freedom OF the American con-
tinent from the Rio Grande to Cape
Horn, have not yet changed their
character or their principles in the
twinkling OF an eye under the temp
tation of any base motive or personal
advantage, or under the excitement OF
war. They are subject, doubtless, as
all masses Of men are subject. how
ever intelligent or how upright, to
great waves of passion
But their sober, second thought Is
to be trusted. Their deliberate action
will be wise and just The great pas
sions by which they are stirred and by
which their judgment is now clouded
are generous, noble and humane. Rea-
son will resume its rightful sway and
the great republic will remain a repub-
lie still"
The broad ax., 1899-11-25
No Man. . Hero 70 . Bu-r,.,

~No mans a hero to q burglar" said
q retired member OF that profession.
In my time / have entered houses In
every town and city in England, and
never met a man who had the cool
courage to come down stairs and at
tack me when he was woke mp by his
wife. Times and again when the head
Of the house has been driven to the
head Of the stairs by his wife he has
only come down a few steps, and then
crouched still for few minutes. Then
he has returned to his bedroom, tell
ing his wife there is no one there.
This has been my experience with Of
f1cers, businessmen and elergymen-
The scene was Identical in all cases.
That's why / laugh when 1 read how a
certain householder rushed downstairs,
but failed to catch the burglar"
The broad ax., 1899-11-25

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward a place where
the inconvenience Of 4 Northern win
ter may be escaped. No section Of this
country offers such ideal spots as the
Gulf Coast on the line OF the Louisville
& Nashville Railroad between Mobile
and New Orleans. It possesses a mild
climate. pure air. even temperature and
facilities for hunting and fishing enjoy
ed by no other section. Accommoda-
lions for visitors are first-class, and
can be secured at moderate prices The
l. & N. r. r. is the only line by which
It can be reached in through cars from
Northern cities. Through car sched-
ules to all points In Florida by this line
are also perfect. Write for folders. ETC..
to ]. K. Ridgely. N. w. P. A. Chicago.
Ill.
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Tn. Craze for Corporate BIrness.

An automobile manufacturing COM
pany has Just been chartered under the
astonishing law of Delaware. with an
authorized capital Of $4,000. 900.
That mouth-fillipg sum is for promot-
ing and stock-jobbing purposes only.
The actual capital paid in for working
purposes is $5.OO0-about enough to
build two rather cheap automobiles.
The newspapers, which recorded this.
reported also the formation of q naval
stores combination with $4,000. 900
capital; a new window-glass combina-
ton with $4,000. 900 capital: new
tin-plate company with $4,000, 900 capt.
tai; a new lime consolidation, capt.
tai 81, SOC, 900; a new telephone COM
pany with $1,000, 900 capital; a new
baking-powder company with $1,000
600. and about a dozen smaller COM
binations.
These capitals" are on paper. Of
course. They are expected to make a
market for the stocks OF the various
concerns and enable the projectors to
work on" shares enough for their
own enrichment And how easy this
is one may reckon for himself. How
many shares of a $4,000. 900 company
must be sold. even at a heavy dis
count, in order to pay fine profit on
the actual investment Of $1,000?
This is only another way Of robbing
the people. And II is carefully fos-
tered by the Republican administra-
ton. Yet the Republican national
platform next year will declare against
trusts the same as the platform of
1896 declared for silver by interna-
tional consent
The broad ax., 1899-11-25
JASON CROW, oscARvILLE. "a.

JASON CROW, oscARVILLE. "a.
Writes Us, May 81, 1888: I feel u my
duty to write and let you know what
your medicine. s Drops has done for
me. have had rheumatism about
eighteen years. but was able to be up
most Of the time until year ago last
May; when was taken down and not
able to move about About SIX weeks
ago / saw your advertisement and
wrote for q sample bottle. After TAX
ing q few doses II did me 20 much
good that ] ordered some more for
myself and friends, and In every case
II has done wonders and given perfect
satisfaction
'Dr. woodlif, my family physician,
Who has had rheumatism for fifteen
years, Is taking the 5 Drops and says
II IL the most efficient rheumatic med
icine he has ever used"
IS Drops" Il the most powerful spe-
cific known. Free from opiates and
perfectly harmless. It is q perfect cure
for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Neuralgia,
Dyspepsia, Backache, Asthma, Catarrh,
La Grippe, Neuralgia Headache. etc
II you or any Of your friends are SUI
fering, do not delay, but send for q
bottle Of ''5 Drops" Large-sized bot
ties GOO doses), 81 For the next
thirty days we will mail q ascent
sample bottle for 10 cents. SWANSON
RHEUMATIC CURE CO.. 160 to 164 z
Lake Street, Chicago, Ill.
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MEXICO

On Tuesday, Jan. %, special vesti-
buled train Of Pullman palace cars,
compartment, drawing-room, library.
observation and dining cars will start
from Chicago, going to the City or
Mexico and to other prominent cities
of the republic and back to Chicago
again, making the tour OF all
Mexico complete. The party will be
strictly limited and absolutely first
class. Tickets include all expenses
everywhere. The tour is under the
personal escort and direction OF Mr..
Reau Campbell, general manager OF
The American Tourist Association.
For maps, books Of the tour tickets.
ETC., call on agents OF the Chicago.
Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.
The broad ax., 1899-11-25
A PERnoUs SHOWING.

Runors Of grave scandals cropping
out n The British eommissariat de-
partment in connection with the pur-
chase 81 food supplies for the army In
South Africa. and Of bitter eontro-
very between the, army and navy over
alleged shortcomings in the transport
service. indicate that Great Britain Is
IN for an experience similar 70 that OF
this government IN the course Of the
var with Spain
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THE KHALIFA ON pEcK.

With singular discourtesy the khalifa
once more emerges from his cyclone
cellar and announces that he wfll OPP
pose the progress Of Anglo-Saxon en-
hghtenuhent In northern Africa as the
perVerse Kruger Is Drawing it in the
south end Of the continent. The per-
yersity Of these barbarians is dlscour-
aging specially at time when the
forces OF civilization already have all
the contracts on hand that can con-
Teniently be attended to.
The broad ax., 1899-11-25
Ar the Zoa

willie-The rhinoceros has an awful
wrinkled skin. should think II would
make him trip. Mamma-He can't
help It, Willie. and therefore doesn't
mind 1t. Willie-But don't you think
the keeper could make him happier by
tightening him up little with q car
pet stretcher?-Judge.