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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
RACE WITH ELEPHANT.
Hunter I'm the African wild. saved
His Life by Outvvitting His
Pachyderm Pursuer.

Only those familiar with the ssman-
ners and customs of the elephant have
any idea what nimble creature it real
" is. Massive and slow-footed as it
looks, it is capable, when reused, of
feats that would be difficult for much
tleeter animals. Especially is this the
case with African elephants, which, al
though taller, are generally lighter
than their Asiatic brethren. Moreover,
accustomed for ages to lead wild life
and often depending on their alertness
and speed of foot for their very exist
ence, they have acquired a skill in
gymnastics which has occasionally
taken even old elephant hunters by sur
prise.
In illustration of this fact we are re-
minded of story told by one of the
noble army of British sportsmen in
Africa. He was ''out after elephants
and had just fred at and wounded a
magnificent specimen. Unfortunately
for him, he had only succeeded in
slightly wounding it, when, Infatuated
by the attack, it turned and charged
him. 1t was terrifying sight. With
its enormous ears spread out like sails
and emitting shrill notes of rage, it
came laundering over the ground like
runaway locomotive. The hunter
fred another shot. but missed; his
nerve was shaken. and, throwing down
his express" rifle, he sought safety in
flight. Near at hand was a steep hill
and to this he directed his steps, for,
being but slightly acquainted with the
climbing powers of the elephant, he
thought his pursuer might be bafhed
by the steepness of the ascent. It was
terrible disappointment to find that
the elephant could climb hill just
as quickly as the hunter, nimble rum
ner that he was.
The fugitive, indeed, would have soon
been overtaken if he had not thought
of really ingenious ruse. He knew
that elephants never run nor even walk
down steep incline, but always crouch
down, gathering their feet we'll to-
gether, lean we'll back and slide down.
Just as the ferocious animal had got
within few yards of him, therefore,
the willy hunter suddenly doubled and
ran down the hill again! Quick as a
flash the elephant turned, gathered
himself together and, trumpeting with
baffled rage, slid down after his victim.
The hunter had just time to spring out
of the way as the great beast came
"tobogganing" after him, smashing
trees and shrubs and carrying every
thing before him like an avalanche.
Then once more the hunter dashed to
the top of the hill, while the elephant,
unable to stop itself, went careening
down to the very foot, where, apparent
ly feeling very sore and disappointed,
it rose and walked YEARLY back to it's
native woods.-Chums.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. Il
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dlspelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per
manently: Its perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative. -
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by method
known to the CALIFORNIA F1a SYRUP
Go; only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK; n. =.
For sale by all Druggista-Price Soc. per bottle.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
THE BOY AND THE SPARROW.

Once q sweet boy sat and swung on a limb,
On the ground rat q sparrow-bird looking
Now the boy he was good. but the sparrow
was bad,
90 It SHE'D a big stone at the head Of the
lad.
And It killed the poor boy. ana the sparrow
was glad.
xhen the little boys mother flew over the
trees
"Tell me. where is my little boy. sparrow
bird. please?'
HE 4 safe in my pocket" the sparrow
bird said,
And another stone SHE'D at the fond moth
er's head.
dead.
You imagine. no doubt. that the tale I
have mixed,
But it wasn't by me that the story was
fixed:
Twas dream boy had after killing .
bird.
And he dreamed It so loud that heard
every word,
And I totted it down as it really occurred.
Good Words.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
Animal. That Change Their Diet.

Instances of carnivorous animals
turning to vegetable diet are rare.
One noted instance is Scotch deer
hound, which is SD fond of peaches that
it will stand on its hind legs to reach
them on the trees In New Zealand a
parrot took to sseep-lilling and eat
ing and some pigs evinced a preference
for diet of young lamb, while some
Australian sheep became not only car
nivorous but cannibal.-N. Z. Journs,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

home. 1t was bought year or SO ago
by some shark or other"
I covered my eyes with my hand just
here, and Lucille coughed in an embar-
raised way. But Bob noticed nothing
and proceeded in a troubled tone:
"Of course, they couldn't keep up the
interest. Whoever bought the mort
gage knew they couldn't. Such people
always figure on that, you know, and
now the poor old chap has gone crazy
over losing his home-clean daffy, you
know-and his poor wife will be turned
out unless something is done.''
There was dead silence for a mo-
ment when he stopped, and then got
up without word, and, going to my
desk, unlocked the drawer where kept
the precious mortgage. With trembling
fingers seized my pen and with few
strokes Cancelled the mortgage, and as
1 did so load rolled off my heart.
"Here,'' cried, eagerly to the mysti-
fled Bob, ''take this to that poor woman,
quick, tonight"
"Oh, Sara, cried Lucille, ''you worked
so hard for that money!
$50 has she, said. "And I am young
and strong, while she is old and help
less. oh, Lucille, if you knew how I've
hated myself lately"
Lucille took me in her arms, and then
explained things to Bob, while cried
a little, though couldn't help thinking
what Mr.. Higginson would have said at
my behavior.
We got Bob off at last, as happy as a
lord, and then Lucille embraced me
again.
"You were never cut out for capital
list. I knew it all the time," she cried,
triumphantly.
"Thank you, DEAR" said, meekly.
"And say, Lucille, let's SO to hear Maude
Adams tonight
"Why," she exclaimed, her eyes as big
as saucers, ''the prices are way up
in G."
..Who cares?" said. '.I'm richer to-
night than I've been for years.
And we went.-Chicago Times-Her-
al
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
SOME OF B1LLY's POSES.

less and curious insect would begin to
move about at the farthest extremity of
his tail at the critical moment when
Billy was training every nerve to re-
main balanced. So the young dog
would blink and look almost fearful
and at last give yelp and start on a
wild race for the end of his tail, which
lodged him and darted from him in a
manner most provoking. You see, his
tail had been bitten off in his infancy
and was bit too stubby for con-
venience. Then came learning to jump
through and over arms to get piece of
meat or biscuit. OF course this was fun
and easily learned.
And so Billy's education went on. He
learned to SPEAK when told to do so,
and finally became so proficient in
speaking that he adopted the habit of
calling for his bed ian old coat which
was laid on the sofa) at night. He has
learned to act the part of a judge, and
''listens to the evidence" and ''expounds
the law" very learnedly, as the accom-
panying illustrations show. Sometimes
when he is not given enough attention
to suit him he will perform his tricks
of his own accord or climb into chair
and play ''peek-a-boo," as you see him
doing in the accompanying picture. He
has treadmill, which he enjoys run
ming, and he takes keen delight in chas-
ing the sort of cats that like to steal up
on dog and, with fur pronging out in
every direction, take flying leap and
.land on his back. At this critical mo-
ment most dogs give fearful yelp and
run for dear life, but Billy simply re-
mains and settles matters with the cat
If the cat can be found. Billy is also
an expert hunter and obeys sign signals
as we'll as spoken or whistled ones. Ke
is a great ratter and mouser and has
learned to adopt the cats methods and
wait for his prey to come out of its hole.
Then he, waits for his victim to get
some distance away from the hole be-
fore, undertaking to make a capture.
He learned this method by sad expert
ence, for at first he would jump at the
rat or mouse as soon as it appeared and
usually with the result that the intend
ed victim escaped back into the hole.
DIR. Messer writes: "R'ly showed his
ability to reason only a day or two ago.
A cookie was laid down in front of the
cupboard to coax out the mice from un-
derneath. One came to the cookie and
Billy saw that it was too close to the
cupboard, so he picked it up and moved
it about four feet farther out. Then he
went little way back to watch for the
mouse to come out, certain that now he
could get his prey before it could get
out of his reach.''
Billy is two and half years old,
weighs A pounds and seems to under
stand nearly all that is said in his pres
ence. The accompanying illustrations
were made from photographs of Billy,
so you may be sure that he looks as
amiable as he is intelligent Chicago
Record.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
WISE WISCONSIN, DOG.
He Knows Many srhings and Can Pat
His Knowledge to Really
Practtcal Use.

Nearly everybody in Waupun, Wis.,,
knows Billy" He is very unpreten-
tious citizen, trotting around town
dressed in the same threadbare white
suit almost daily, but he has reputa-
ton for being great fighter when
aroused, and those who know him best
say he is the cleverest as well as the
most rational dog in that part OF the
country. He il an inmate of the state
prison, being an assistant in the med
ical department. Some persons inti-
mate that Billy spends most of his time
in and about the medical department
because, being dog, he finds much en-
tertainment in studying the great va
riety of druggy odors there. AS mat
ter of fact Billy belongs to DIR. q. +.
Messer, the head of the medical depart
ment, and is devoted to his master, to
whom he owes most of his superior edu-
cation.
When Billy first made the acquaint-
ance Of the doctor he (the dog) was
simply an uneducated, sprawl-legged
bull terrier, with certain pride of an
ceSJfy tnaL gave q superior LIZ " No
ears and an exceptional fineness to his
hair. Like other youngsters whom [
might name, Billy, at this period of his
career, believed that life and happiness
did and of right ought to consist in
chewing most anything that looked
like food, in chasing chickens and other
birds till he was SO tired that he sunk to
rest in the nearest sunny dust heap and
in appropriating the softest and Coolest
cushioned chair in the house.
Then came that troublesome "gofng
to school" that youngsters usually
loathe in their secret hearts. First Bill
~ was taught to sit up on his launches.
This used to make his back ache, and
always, at first. it seemed as if wing
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
Charming whis.line Of Bullets.

Jefferson said of Washington that
"He was incapable of fear, meeting
personal dangers with the calmest lip
concern This statement is indeed
very clearly proved by his first engage
ment, of which Gen. Washington gave
this description: II fortunately es-
capped without any wound, for the right
wing, where stood, was exposed to
and received all the enemy's fire. and
it was the part where many were killed
and the rest wounded. heard the bull
lets whistle, and believe me, there is
something charming in the sound."-
Ladies' Home journal
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
a1axn4ficent Distance..

Cape Town and johannesburg. are as
far apart as London and St. Petersburg.
'Buluwayo is as distant from Cape Town
as Constantinople from London.-Lon-
don Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
CAT KILLS AN EAGLE.
Tore Open the Birds Breast and
Throat In Midair with Her
Teeth and Claws.

A tiger cat which deserves her name
was strolling toward the barn of her
master, Farmer Hazard, of Herrick,
Pa, the other day carrying piece of
meat for her kittens. Suddenly bald
eagle which had been on the watch for
week swooped down on her and dart
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
ALeft-Hanaed Admission.

and one a newspaper manSsat in a back
room recently in the gray light of the early
dawn. On the table were many empty bot
ties and couple Of packs Of cards. As they
sat in silence rat scurried across the hearth
into the darkness beyond. The three men
shifted their feet and looked at each other
uneasily. After q long pause the lawyer
ing" he said; ssyou think thought saw .
rat, but didn't Chicago Inter Ocean.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
L.ogic.

seYou are wanted around the corner" ex-
claimed the citizen, confidently.
The policeman laughed aloud.
II know BETTER" he replied. when / am
wanted can't be found. Since have been
found, / can't possibly be wanted"
Here we see how important after all it Is
to understand something of the formal Or
fashion Of modern science to sheer aide
troit Journal -.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
DO Your Feet Ache ana Bur,

DO Your Feet Ache and Burn9
powder for the feet. 1t makes tighter New
Shoes feel Easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Callous, Sore, and Sweating
Feet. All Druggists and Shoe Stores sell
1t, CSC. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
An Idea.

Henderson has got an idea. He says he
knows now why salt Goldfish is salt. because
it comes from the salt water. It is more
than he can understand, however, why all
the other salt water fish are not salt.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
Full of Music.

First Cat-You appear to be rather mu.
steal tonight.
Second Cat-Yes; caught nice canary
for dinner.-Ohio State journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
BATTLE TO THE DEATH IN M1DA1R.

ed up again with the cat in his talons.
A terrific battle followed as the eagle
few upward. Presently, however, the
birds wings dropped and the two sunk
slowly to the ground. The eagle was
dead, killed by the tiger cat, which had
torn open the birds breast and throat
with hs1 tssth and claws.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
Thirty Cent.

Cash or stamps will get you fine battle.
field map or deck of most beautiful scenic
playing cards. Address, w. Z. Conklyn,
N. w. p. A., G. & o. Ry., 234 Clark, Chicago.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
Half rate Excu1sion East

B. Y. P. U. Convention, Richmond, Va,
July 18th, 18th, 18th. Cheap side trips to
Washington, New York and Seashore Re
sorts. Address ]. 9. Tucker, &. N. A., Big
-Four Route, Chicago.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

Hoaks is no more. You probably didn't
know Hoaks, but he found dollar in the
watch pocket Of his last summers trousers
and the poor fellow never recovered from
the shock.-Chicago Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06
Era Of Amity.

As we understand it, in the millennium
not only will the lion and the lamb lie down.
together, but women will probably quit
street.-Detroit Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

When you buy something which YOU do
not want. paying therefor a trife less than
you would have been willing to pay in case
you had wanted it-that is bargain.-N. Y.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

The pleasure in talking too much is a.
short lived as that of eating heavily on a
weak stomach.-Atchison Globe.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

:. A man could make money with five fingers
T IN ne didn't have ten for it to slip through
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

The only time boy will carry big bas-
ket without protest is when It contains pie
and cake for picnic lunch.-Atchison
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

I have used Piso's Cure for Consumption
both in my family and practice.-Dr. G.
w. Patterson, Inkster, Mich. Nov. S. 1894.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

Samson was professional strong man,
whose last act brought down the house,
Spare Moments
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

To Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-07-06

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken Internally. Price 75c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-03
Rloodless Wreck At A Switch.

VALDosTA, Ga, October TO-
The Westbound passenger train
on the Plant system due at P
M, was completely wrecked IN
the yard here to day by running
into an open switch and colliding
with loaded freight cars. The
train was behind time and was
running fifty miles an hour at
the time Of the accident. The
mail and baggage cars were torn
into splinters, but miraculously
no one was hurt. The mail car
was thrown completely thr ough
a freight car loaded with turpen-
tine. It is thought the accident
was due to a defective switch.
The mail agent was urhurt not,
withstanding his car was liter
ally torn to pieces over him
Two passenger coaches were
thrown from the track on thel1
sides but not a soul received
scratch. The fireman W a:
pitched through the cab win
dow head first but suffered no
even an abrasion. The rolling
stock is smashed practically ou
shape, but there is not a drop o
blood on it.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-03
TUESDAYS
STORM.
Much Damage Done by Wind
and Water at Newberne.
STREETS LIKE RIVERS.
Fighting Lime-Bone Fires on
The Docks. Tide Above
That of August Hur-
ricane,

NEwBERNE, N. c.. October
l3I.-(Special) THE storm that
ragged here all day yeste: day
with constantly increasing vio>
leuce reached its greatest height
about midnight when the wind
blew with such force carrying
before it broken glass, pieces of
tin, shingles and shutters torn
from their tastenings that it was
dangerous to be opt in the
streets.
Early in the night the water
rose so high that the power
house had to shut down and the
city was in darkness. The
streets were aHood. Horses
were taken from stables in the
lower part Of the city and
brought up town for safety.
During the night three alarms
of fire were turned in, lime in
the warehouses on the river
trout having burst int a blaze
and threatening the destruction
of much property. The fire
men and citizens worked he
roically i'll water waist deep,
while drays were engaged IN
hauling off goods, barrels OF
lime were rolled inlo the river
and in many cases boats were
used to convey from the flooded
stores goods that the water
would otherwise have ruined.
The tide was two feet higher
here than during the Augdst
hurricane.
Small boats were thrown into
the public streets. Many tons
of salt and sugar in bags melted
and ran into the river.
! Eight saw mills are shut
down to-day, and the river is full
of floating cotton and lumber
Nothing has been heard from
the coast country.
At Wrightsvi le Sound tn
{stor N was terrific all night, th'
tide rose up into the yard at AT
lantic view Hotel and breaker
rolled up almost to the hotel
and several families were forceC
to leave ther cottages on th'
sound and come to the hotel TO
safety. Every dweller on tn
sound spent a sleepless night
Much fear is entertained for tn
safety of the cottages Ct
lWrightsville Beach.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-03
Kills Sister>in-Law Then Him
self.

u inston, n. c., Nov. Par
ticulars were received here to-
day of a double murder near
Lovelace, Wilkes county. John
Coleman shot and instantly kill
ed his sister in law, Mrs. Dora
Chambers, and then placed the
gun to his head and fired. kill
ing himself. Mrs. Chambers had
been living near Coleman and
the two were said to be quite in
innate. Colemau's wife died
suddenly last February, and
there was suspicion of foul play.
It is said Mrs. Chambers had
threatened to tell what she knew
OF the matter and this caused
Coleman to kill her and then
himself. Both leave several
children.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-03
MARK HANNA DENOUNCED.
Ohio Travelling Men Severely
Condemn Him.
Virginian Pilot.

Virginian Pilot
Strong resolutions, ,denouncing
Har naism and trusts, were
passed at a mass meeting of
travelling salesmen Friday night.
Every wholesale and jobbing
house which sells to the city
trade was represented by one or
more men. Of the total of I4o
statesmen, a large majority were
present. In selling goods to the
retail stores of the city the local
salesmen have had bitter occas-
sion to rue the existence of
tausts. Those affecting the
staple commodities, used in ev-
cry household of necessity, have
caused prices to rise steadily for
the past year. The work OF the
statesmen has. therefore. been
made harder, while in no in>
stance have their salaries been
increased proportional to the
extra work involved, and the in
creased expense Of maintaining
their families. The following
preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, during the last eigh>
teen months trusts have been
formed without mum Der until
to-day we find every article Of
household use controlled by
trusts and com binations; and
Whereas, by comparing prices
Of 1899 as against those of 1898
We find an advance of from 50
to $50 per cent. in every house
hold necessity; and
Whereas, the Hon. Marcus A.
Hanna, the political godfather of
the Republican party, takes
great pleasure in declaring
trusts good thing; therefore,
Resolved. That We denounce
the Republican party as the
mother Of trusts, and pledge our
best efforts to defeat Hannaism
at the polls on November 9TH,
1900.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1899-11-03
The Torpedo Boat Shubrick.

The Shubrick, the first war
vessel built in Rich hmond for the
United States navy since the
civil war, was launched Tuesday.
She is of the same siz as the
Porter and Dupont and IS one OF
2S torpedo boats and destroyers
for which the government gave
out contracts last fall. She Will
be fitted with three torpedo
tubes and crrry four 6 pound
rapid fire guns. Her crew will
consist of two commissioned Of
fcers and twenty-six petty Off
GERS and men. Her guaranteed
speed is 26 knots.
Carrie S. Shubrick, the ten
year old daughter of DR.. John
Templar Shubrick, of Rocky
Mount, N. c., chosen to chrlsten
the new boat, comes of a family
famous in the naval history o1
the country. She is a great
granddaughter of Captain Johr
Templar Shubrick and a great
orandniece of the famous ole
hero, Rear Admiral William
Branford Shubrick.