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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
cigarettes during the idle hours about

cigarettes during the idle hours about
noontime.
A whole block, says the Chicago
Record, is taken up by this market,
which actually extends over into the
road and sometimes blocks traffic. Orig
inally there were only shelves and
stalls, but the alleyways between are
!, now filled with the squatters and their
baskets and the whole air is filled with
the market women's jargon and the
froning Of the beggars. The buyers
who come here carry their baskets on
their heads and set them down when
they want to make a purchase. One
basket so disposed contained cucum-
Der, squash, fish, piece of meat,
half dozen crabs that were still crawl
ing, two packages of cigarettes, pair
of new wooden sandals and two pack
ages done up carefully in banana
leaves. And the owner had just reached
the fruit stall.
Beyond the stalls where the rice is
sold men, women and boys gather to
gamble away the pennies in a sort Of
.'chucl-a-luck'' game. The stakes are
not very high, ranging from penny to
a media-peseta or half-dime. The deal
er squats down on the ground. On the
layout, which is usually piece of oil
cloth, are the six figures that repre-
sent the different faces of die. The
dealer holds in his right hand a cup
and saucer and three dice. In his left
hand is b stack of pennies. To call at
tention to the fact that he is ready to
begin business he .rattles his dice in
the cup and saucer. Usually he does
not have long to wait. A player comes
along and throws down his penny on
the cloth, placing it where he thinks
fortune will smile on him, and the dice
are thrown. If one Of the dice turns
up the spots on which his penny lies,
he wins. If not, he loses. And he
loses with good grace, too.
There is another place in Manila
which is as important, if not so inter-
.esting, as Tondo. It is the meat mar
ket. All the slaughtering is done there
and day after day droves of native
steers disappear through the doorway.
They pass under rigid inspection by
the government, and If they are found
to be all right they are driven on to
the butcher. The work is done under
electric light. Water flows freely
about the place. and to all appearances
1t is clean. The cattle are of a breed
4 raised for the market\ and grow to be
as fat and sleek, though not as large,
MS the American beef cattle.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
POLE AND EQUATOR.
Little Village Of North Perry, Me-, L.
Located Precisely Midway
Between Them.

A singular mark Of honor, and yet
one to which it is naturally entitled,
has just been conferred by the United
States government upon North Perry,
Me-, little village situated in Wash
ington county, about 81 miles from Ca
lais. That hitherto Insignificant ham,
let is located midway between the
equator and the north pole, and this
memorable fact is to be noted on shaft
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
A GOOD RECORD.

Paul Fretz is making record at the
Annapolis naval academy Of which his
relatives and numerous friends in Grand
Forks are justly proud. His brother.
Gene. received letter stating that Paul
led his class in the October. averages
receiving 1913 out of a possible 400. This
is the first time in the history of that in
stitution that student west Of Ohio has
earned that honor, and the residents of
the state will hear of his success with
great satisfaction. Paul has evidently
entered the lists to win and will lead the
cadets a merry race before he graduates.
Grand Forks may have a Dewey of her
own in the not far distant future
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
A GRAND FORKS ENrERPR1sE.

A project for the erection of new oil
mill at Grand Forks Is under considera-
ton. AS there are no mills in that por-
ton of the country. the movement Is the
signal for the opening of new industry
in the state. The mill is for the purpose
Of extracting and refining linseed oil. and
the wonderful success of the flax crop in
the state has been the means Of direct
ing the attention Of eastern capitalists to
North Dakota as scene of action. J..
Brannon, of New York, was in the city,
and has arranged a meeting of the bust
ness men, and there is no doubt but that
the undertaking will meet with approval
The mill will have a capacity of forty
barrels of Oil day.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Conyicted OF Murder.

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. 11.-William
Winslow, aged "a, has been convicted
of murder in the second degree for kill
ing Edward Tilton. The penalty is not
less than ten years imprisonment, from
which it may be increased to a life term.
in the courts discretion. The defense
was insanity.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Evaporation ana the ocean.

Lieut.. Maury calculated that, if an
Inch Of rain fell over a fifth part of the
surface Of the Atlantic, it would mean
an addition to. its volume. of 360. 100000
tons Of water; and that if the same
amount Of water evaporate9 from the
ocean. it would leave l6;ooo.ooo tons Of
sea salt. y
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
JOSEPH w. FIFER,
Appointed a Member of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.)


other men who have filled the COVER
nor's chair in Illinois, was born outside
the state. Virginia is his native place,
but he has lived in Illinois since 1857,
when he came hither as pioneer to Nc
Lean county. The first Fifer home
stead was rude log cabin. When the
war came Fifer enlisted in the Thirty.
third Illinois infantry and fought in all
the battles of the Vicksburg campaign.
On his return he attended the Wesleyan
college, and after his graduation took
up the study of law and began its prac-
tice in 1868. He was corporation coun-
sci of Bloomington. was states attor-
ney for two terms, and state senator in
1850. In 1888 Mr.. Fifer was elected
governor of Illinois by the republicans
over former Gov. Palmer. At the END
of his term Mr.. Fifer resumed his Law
practice.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
OFFICE FOR F1FER.
Former Governor of Illinois Made q
Member of the Interstntc Conn
merce COmmissiOn.

Former Gov. Joseph w. Fifer, who
will succeed w. J. Calhoun as member
of the interstate commerce commission,
is probably known personally to more
pep.e in Illinois than any other man.
His popularity is expressed in his sobri.
quet Of private joe" Mr.. Fifer, like
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
. MAKING rw1NE.

It is likely that by the frat of the COM
ing year the convicts in the state peni-
tentiart will be initiated into the secrets
Of Irvine making. The binding twine
plant at the state penitentiary win prob
ably be installed by that time. The fac
tory buildings and power houses are COM
pleted and there are yet some finishing
touches to be put on them before the ma
chinery is installed. The installation Of
the machinery will take about thirty
days. The buildings have been construct
ed of prison-made brick and the labor
has been furnished mainly from the
building. The plant will have capacity
Of 10000 pounds Of Irvine per day and
the power supplied will be such that the
output of the plant may be doubled at
any time by the addition Of more ma
chtnery. The penitentiary will receive
Its electric. lighting from the plant az
soon as completed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
Ju.tice Amonr the par.ee..

JuBtiCe AnOnB the FaEBeebe
Among the Parsees murderer is
punished with 90 stripes on his bare
back. while master who neglects his
dog receives 200 stripes.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-16
MIDWAY MONUMENT.
IG1GMEMiS5dl3l1 1! !sT 7! } N.

(Shaft to Be Erected by the Government
at North Perry, Me.)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
rnEE II EVERYBODY.

The microscope and chemical analy-
sis have proved beyond the question Of
a doubt the presence Of disease germs
In the blood, differing in shape and
appearance, according to the nature OF
the disease. Anything relating to
their presence, or, better still, their
removal is consequently of interest to
our readers and we therefore call at
tention to a very interesting little
book, recently published by M. r.
Zaegel & Company, in which the au-
thor clearly demonstrates the cause
Of these little enemies Of mankind, and
gives a practical home treatment by
which, without impairing the health Of
the smallest child, they can be re-
moved from the system. AS this book
let will be mailed free to any reader
Of this paper, together with a free
sample of enough roots and herbs for
two weeks home treatment, we advise
all to make application at once by
writing to NJ. r. Zaegel & Co., p. o. Box
S31, Sheboygan, Wis, enclosing in their
letter one two-cent stamp to pay the
postage on the free sample. Following
the rules of health laid down in this
book, and using the roots and herbs
as directed, means the eradication OF
disease germs from the blood, the
presence OF which cause rheumatism,
headache, stomach, liver, kidney and
bowel complaints.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28

When Lasker. previous to the 1899
chess international tournament, visited
Manchester he was opposed in a stimuli
taneous performance by an unknown
player who had obtained permission
from the club secretary to take board
against the champion The player put
up quite fair game, but was finally
mated. Then he inquired of Lasker
to know where he had erred in the
conduct of the play. Well" said Las
ker, your play has been somewhat
peculiar. notice that you have not
once moved your knights. No" re-
piled the player; the fact is, that |
have not as yet quite mastered the
move of the knights, so | thought it
safer not to move them at ALL" The
stranger had unconsciously conceded
his famous adversary the odds of two
knights, not to mention the handicap
of his cramped position.-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
HEART DISEASE rREArEp rREr


The great Chicago specialist. Frank
lin Miles, M. D., LII. B.. will send So. so
worth of his wonderful new Personal
Treatment free to any person afflicted
with heart disease, short breath, pain
In the side, weight in the chest, irreg-
ular pulse, palpitation, smothering
spells or dropsy. 1000 testimonials
from prominent persons sent free. Mr..
Julius Keister, $50 Michigan Ave-,
Chicago, was cured of the worst form
OF heart disease and drcpsy after ten
physicians had failed Mr.. P. j. Held.
of 10 Curtis ST., Grand Rapids, Mich,
after eleven physicians had pro-
nounced his case hopeless. Address
The DR.. Franklin Miles Association,
Adams and State Sts., Chicago, Ill.
Please mention this paper. A book
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
Paul Jones BODY.

Paul Jones body lies Wondering in
some unknown place in Paris. where
he died in 1892 Americans in Paris.
Including Mr.. vignaux. the first sec
fetary of the American embassy. in
terested to find where the grave OF The
naval adventurer is commissioned II.
de Ricaudy. Paris journalist. to make
inquiries. This gentleman has found
that Paul Jones was buried IN tie
churchyard of the Rue Grange-aux-
Bellies. which ceased to be used as a
burial place in 1903, and is built over.
According to the Paris Figaro. it has
been decided to acquire the ground. de
molish the houses. and dig for the re-
mains. How to identify what remains
of the pirates ashes is not explained.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28

United Kingdom alone the importation
OF oil from America and Russia has
made enormous strides. In regard to
Russian oil, comparing the first six
months of 1898 and 1899, the importa-
ton of refined oil into Europe has in
creased from 1881 .624 pools to 49,
Ole, $3.50 pools: in fabrication oil from
3,942 ,63S pools to 3,627,044 pools.
When the system of transporting oil in
bulk began. some little time previous
to 1880. il was probably not thought
that the growth of the industry would
be SO great. and it was not until 1888
that any great activity was exhibited
in the provision of tank steamers. In
that year eighteen steam vessels. hay-
ing tonnage of 42.037 were added to
the oil-carrying fleet In the following
year fourteen vessels. of SO, 495 tons.
were constructed, and 1890. eleven yes
sells of 2S,2S7. For the year 1893. how
ever, the largest quantity of tonnage
for the oil-carrying trade was con-
structed, namely. thirty-five vessels of
94,56S tons, while since that year the
output of vessels has gradually dimin-
ished. The average freight for oil
carrying vessels in 1886 was IA shil-
lings; in 1897. II shillings 71a pence.
and in 1898 it had risen to % shil-
lings 4 pence. The English shipyards
are still extremely busy, and probably
an almost prohibitive price would have
to be paid for vessels to be delivered
within a reasonable time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
The Ruse That Failed.

The Indians had bound their captive
to the stake. when the conventional
happy thought struck the latter. IF
you burn me" he explained. "the sun
will be darkened tomorrow" You
will find" replied the Indian, IF you
calculate the parallax to the forty
third decimal place, that the eclipse
does not take place until the day after
tomorrow" Saying which, for these
simple children of the forest were all
graduates of the government schools,
they proceeded with their barbaric
slaughter.-Detroit Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
THE LATE Maj. LOGAN
BID FAIR TO RIVAL THE
BLACK EAGLE"
For Gailantry Upon the Field OF Battle
His Death In Luzon Brought
Sorrow to the NatIon-Son of the
Late Gen. Logan.

The late Major John A. Logan. Jr.,
was born in July, 1865, at Murphys-
borough. III. He received an appoint
ment to West Point Academy and at
tended for two years, but resigned
shortly before his class was graduated.
Since his marriage to Miss Edith An
drews, daughter of the late millionaire
coal operator, C. H. Andrews, March
%, 1887, he resided at Youngstown, 0.
He owned the Oriole stock farm and
was engaged in limestone mining.
His aspirations for military life. ac-
quired from his noted father, BLACK
Jack" Logan, We're made evident in
his boyhood days. He attended the
grammar schools, and then entered the
Chester Military Academy. Shortly
afterwards his desire for an army life
found way and he was appointed a cad
ct at the United States Military Aead-
envy at West Point. He remained here
but two years, however, leaving his
class to enter into the real estate bust
ness at Washington, D. c., where his
father, then a member of the United
States senate, resided
Shortly after this he gave his aid to
the vice-presidential campaign of his
father. In the war for votes he met
G. H. Andrews of Youngstown, o., a
coal and iron magnate. The latter
took an active interest in the political
fight, and in the end Jack" Logan be-
came the husband of Mr.. Andrews
daughter Edith. The wedding occurred
in 1887 and was one of the society
events of the year.
After his marriage Maj. logan de-
voted much of his attention to the
breeding of fine horses The English
hackneys from his Ohio stock farm Sc
cured prize after prize at the horse
shows held throughout the country.
When the big horse show was held at
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
LIQUID FUEL IN RUSSIA.
An Important Factor for Firing Loca-
motives for Railways.

motives for Railways.
The Russian petroleum industry has
been placed in an exceptionally favor
able position during the past year and
a half by the introduction of large
amount of foreign capital, says the
New York Commercial, and the i'm
provement is due to the companies
having devoted themselves mainly to
the production of liquid fuel rather
than to that of illuminating oil. The
output of liquid fuel, or masut, and OF
petroleum by-products has now be-
come the mainstay of the industry, and
in Russia alone the annual quantity OF
masut consumed amounts to no less
than 500,O00,000 pools, which. with the
extension of the railways,is expected to
further increase to large extent. But
it is not only III the firing of locomo-
tive boilers that liquid fuel is playing
an important part, but also in coEnec-
ton with the raising Of steam in ma
rine boilers As preliminary all the
war vessels belonging to the Baltic
fleet are now fired with liquid fuel, and
it is believed the whole of the Russian
imperial navy will eventually be con-
verted to the system, according to
gradual process of transformation. As
to the financial position of the petro-
leum companies, it appears that the
dividends paid by the eight leading
companies for 1S9S-the total capital
being 2S,00O,O00 rubles-averaged 10
per cent. During the last few years
the supply of oil-carrying vessels has
been extremely inadequate. To the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28

the Chicago Coliseum, in October, 1897,
John A. Logan, Jr., was selected to
manage it. 1t was the greatest at
tempt Chicago had made in this direc-
ton and the affair was a great social
success. The results were marred by
contentious between directors and
members of the state board of agricul-
ture.
Then it was that the Spanish war
cloud drifted over the horizon. Mrs
Logan, the mother, had known the ex-
periences of the civil war, and she en-
couraged her son in his efforts to or
ganize a regiment of cavalry. This
fighting force was raised through his
efforts, but not accepted by the govern
ment, the federal authorities refusing
TO accept the organization unless it
should be regarded as part of the
states quota of volunteers. Governor
Tanner placed obstacles in the path of
the young soldier by refusing to com.
mission him as a volunteer, and it was
only after many delays that he was
commissioned major in the volunteer
service by the war department at
Washington. When the mobilization
of troops prior TO the Cuban campaign
was ordered Jack" Logan reported to
Gen. Bates at Mobile as assistant adj
jutant general. The brigade organized
at this point was classed as an indie
pendent body when the force was re-
moved to Tampa. The Third and
Twentieth regiments OF infantry were
included in this brigade When the
army disembarked at Baiquiri on the
morning of June D. 1898. Major Logan
was one of the first men ashore. The
kind acts which made him so popular
in his brigade began with the first
night among the land crabs and sands
OF Cuba. IL was long after 8 O'Clock
that night that a party OF newspaper
men bumped into Gen. Bates head
quarters. a few dog tents having been
dropped along the bride path leading
70 Santiago 4 few boxes OF hard
bread figured as the food supply OF the
eneountering party.
we can beat that" was Mai. I.o-
gan's salutation. and, late as it was
and with warnings of Spanish gner-
rillas sounded by scouts. he ordered
fires started. and his orderly was sent
into action. Cans III sardines. pots
of tea and other delicaeies came into
sight as a result Of this activity.
You're Deimonico on Wheels"
was the resolution voted to Jack" Lo-
gan that night
The war in Cuba ended, Maj. Logan
asked for service in the Philippines.
He was commissioned major Of the
Thirty-third volunteers He had been
in the island of Luzon bur two months
and had more than once distinguished
himself for gallantry. He fought. 1t
was said. that his own merits might
he recognized and that the opposition
OF politicians who had eombated him
might be erased.
Maj Logan had achieved some re-
pute as writer. This incident OF his
career was closely connected with the
coronation of the car OF Russia in
1897. At that time Maj Logan. then
q captain on the military staff OF Gov.
Bushnell of Ohio. had personal quar-
rel with Gen. McCook. which led to an
enmity between the two families. At
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28

the coronation, so the story started,
Capt. Logan had worn a uniform TO
which he had no right. This report
was traced, so Capt Logan declared. to
Gen. McCook's statements and an apol-
ogy was demanded. 1t was asserted
that John ]. McCook. son of the gen.
eral. had worn cavalry uniform to
which he was not entitled. During his
stay in Russia Maj. Logan compiled
material for his book, In joyful Rus
sia.' He presented in this volume,
which attracted favorable attention.
his observations OF the customs and
government of the land of the Musco-
vites.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
why He Cot the Run.

Mr.. Gotrox-That villain of butler
of mine found out that my wife's maid
had saved up $500, and Immediately
asked her to marry him.
Mr.. Bullion hope you discharged
the fellow
Mr.. Gotrox-At once. Why, had
all but induced her to invest the money
in one Of my new Klondike Mines
Puck.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
Tax Collection ia West Of Ireland.

Tax collection in the Wild West OF
Ireland is no easy matter. For in
stance, take the Island of Innishbofin.
off the County Mayo coast. A tax col
lector went there lately with protec-
ton force of fifteen men of the Royai
Irish Constabulary, under command of
a district inspector, and was weather
bound for over a week. The point Of
this grotesque joke is that the expense
Of collecting the miserably small taxes
is many times more than the who Z
comes to. This armed force makes an
invasion twice year regularly.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
Beware of Ointinents for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering II through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is tenfold TO the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by f. j. Cheney e. Co,
Toledo. o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
II is taken internally, and made In Toledo Ohio,
by II. J. Cheney & Co. Observation-Disclosures. Sold
by Druggists, price 55c per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28

land since 1898. On account of his rec
ognized abilities he enjoys the good
will and confidence of the crown. In
dealing with the native chiefs he has
been unusually successful. rarely ever
having failed to carry his point. Be-
for taking up South African work this
distinguished Briton was connected
With Fiiian affairs and also with af-
fairs in New South Wales. At one
time he was lieutenant governor Of
Malta. Being the son of the fourth
earl of Donougmore. he belongs to one
OF the most aristocratic Of old English
families.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
That H,tefuI Girl.

Ella-"When l refused Fred he
said had sent him to his death.
Stella-"But he has since proposed to
me and | have accepted him." Ella
"Then he meant a living DEATH"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
A Bargain In Guitars.

All music lovers will be interested in
the lad" of John NJ. Smyth Co. shown
in another part OF this paper, in which
they offer an elegant guitar for s2.65
The firm is thoroughly reliable. Get
their catalogue Of everything to eat
wear and use.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28
Awful Thought.

Astronomers say the earth
travels $1,000 1000 miles every year. .
She Gracious me! What if it had
to stand in the aisle and hang on by
strap!"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28

A man never gets through paying
boy to rake up the leaves till it's time
to go and buy new snow shovel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-12-28

A man forgives his sweetheart for
trumping his ace, but he always re-
minds her of it after they are mar
ried.