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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
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GlA|H| SlA!g{ /: NE!:|R| !:
Presented by G. A. r. to the
e Nation and Placed in Ma
FIsy! st16hal Capitol.
I'bAEhE A4f11HIE''s.' !
Ceremonies Take Place In the Pres
The rrocs sAint. in the. I'D u.$
Were Profoundly Impressive.

Washington, May 21.-The statue of
Gen. Grant, presented by the Grand
Army OF the Republs to the nation.
was unveiled in the great rotunda of
the capitol Saturday. and elaborate
ceremonies commemorative of the
event were held in the hall of repre-
sentatives in the presence OF a vast
concourse of people, who included the
widow. daughter and descendants of
the hero of AppomattoN. hundreds s.. OF
his comrades in arms, the officers and
committee of the q. \. X. and many
persons distinguished in military. po-
litical and SOCIAL cirt4tsN The statue
of The prcenli' Tent chief of the union
forces in the civil Avar Represents the
contributions Of thousands of his
comrades of the q. \. H.. none Of
whom was allowed TO subscribe more
than Is cents. and is the result of a
movement started shortly after Gen.
Grants death at McCrc@or. in July,
1889. 1t is the work of FRANKLIN Sim
mons. an American scuiptolY 3:
u The dwelling
The unwilling took place shortly be-
fore noon in the presence OF Mrs.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
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Free Government La Ids.

There are still thousands of acres Of gov.
ernment lands in the states vi Washington
and Oregon, also prairie and timber lands
near railroad or water communication that
can be bought for soy per acre and up
wards Finest climate isrttU4ad States
No failure of crops If You WISH to raise
grain or the finest stock on earth. you VIII
lind locations in these TWO states where
YOU can do this to perfection Take you:
choice ! have no lands torsale. but II you
want information where it is test to locate
call on me when III st. Paul or write me at
COR, Third and Rosabel SITS, st. Paul,
Mimi H. f. Workman.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
THE METHODISTS.
Elect bishops NJ the General to"i"r-
cnce in Chicago and Remove
Time Limit for ministers.

Chicago. May % The Methodist
general conference yesterday voted in
favor Of admitting women as dele
gates and David H. Moore and John
W. Hamilton were electe,s bishops
Chicago. May t.. Hereafter pastors
of Methodist churches viii be allowed
to remain in their charges for any
number of Years, or as long as the
members Of con@reg cations want to
keep them. 1t was so decided by a
roll call vote at the general confer
ence YESTERDAY.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
The sumper ut Manila.

Washington, May "a. The adjutant
general received cablegram from Gen.
Macarthur: announcing the arrival at
Manila of tie. transport Sumner. So
days out From: New ork: The Sumner
carried over 1900 recruits and large
number OF officers. including Col. Writ
Davis. Eighth. ca7'a7fx. :%The: re srt6ts
sSiN be utilized ip El,iln+g e?sfit t $ 'ot
regulars which are below the. limit on
aaxount Of deaths and discharges.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
THEIR SOLE HOPE.
3n\SchNan Says FilipinOs Rely Upon
ne Rainy Season for Revival
~ OF tue InsurYectio1I.

Washington. May "a The war de-
partment has received an interesting
report from Brig. Gen, Theodore
Schwah.. L. $. v, dated on the trans
port Thomas at sea-, May IL. 1900. in
which The Submits Il thorough review
of the state of affairs in the Philip.
pines UP to the time of his departure
from Manila April 16 last, making
particular reference TO what he be.
tahes 10 be the irretrieyaMe collapse
OF he Fipinino insurrection as Il,
wi rs. and expressing the conviction
thai" if left alone. the Filipinos would
soon demonstrated: their absolute in
abilityi to gover7Yi" themselves. He
says:
The principal islands are now, as never
before, leld with iron grip by the mill
it&lN. in Luzon all the interior. as We'll
as AL the coast towns of Importance, are
dssnpeH by American troops.
'4,he lsoe hope entertained by the in
sgtgentf for a revival of the insurrectlon
lies in 1.-THE suppostion that the United
States troops will be Obliged to abandon
many Of their present positions at the
!. Ql.sajngi of the Wet season. owing to, IN
ability TO secure supplies during that lre-
riod.
with the exception of the savage noun
tain tribes and the numerous bands of
brigamds the great majority OF both the cd
uCelled and peasant classes in the philip
pines heartily desire restoration of peace
and orci,-r under American rule.
The operations o. troops and the paci-
! fi"ation .of the towns not Vet sultdurG will
| be carried on regardless of the rainy sea
| SON.
The most serious obstacle i'll the way of
/ thu completes pacitication OF the islands now
| lies in The mutual distrust between the
troops and the Inhabitants. This, be
| li.ava will disappear after each class
| hecoSn.i more thoroughly acquainted with
the .oaler and the benefits To be derived
from an intimate relationship with the mil
| itary become appreciated 10y the natives
| On tie other hand the work cut out ,ol
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Senator lloar is one of the wittiest
as we'll as one of he most learned
men in public life and an inveterate
punster. Not long ago be was Joined
in the corridor of the capitol by
former colleague in the senate, and as
they approachsF the entrance to the
senate chamber Mir. lIoar motioned
his companion to pass in first. after
you," said the ex-senator. drawing
back politely. "No. indeed" retortcd
Senator llonr; the rs always so be-
fore the wise" e
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

The eyes Of the world are turned
to the Paris exposition as the great
civic event Of the closing century. Its
progress thus far has justified the
prophecy int it will be visited by
seventy millions of people, represent
ing all the nations of the earth. dur
ing he summer months. Its indus
trial and art exhibits. its architecture
and its beaut,:. make it easily the first
in rank OF. jnll the expositions thus
far held. It .!isj gratifying to know
that the .\mcfit}n people, aside from
France, oecdpy Nhe largest space.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Heavy Failure.

New York May 25.-Price. McCor-
mick 4, Co.. one Of the largest broker
age houses in the CITY, have failed. with
liabilities estimated al l3.00o.000. The
firm is a member OF the stock. cotton
and produce exchanges and Of the Chi
cago stock exchange and has branch
offices in about 30 cities throughout
the, United States
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

One of The most unique laws aeE
passed will shortly 90 into effect hi:
Winchester, w. Va. The city council
of tina; place passed a law requesting
every open pool and that every open
rain barrel shall have the spigot at
the bot ION. The town is infested with
mosquitoes, and the law was passed
in order TO make the place an a'trac-
tive resort for summer boarders.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
How Much
You Eat

Is not the question, but. how mach you di-
gest, because food does good ou.l when it
IS dlgestcd and assimilated. taken up by the
blood and made into muscle. nerve, bone
and tissue. Hoods Sarsapaiilla restores to
the stomach its powers OF digestion. Then
appetite is natural and healthy. Then dys
pepsia is gone, and strength, elasticity and
endurance return.
Stomach Trouble My mother had
a very bad stomach trouble. She weighed
only Ill pounds. After taking four bottles
of Hoods sarsaparila she weighed 1876
pounds. She took it again after the grip and
one bottle got her up" Miss Que Mccoy,
52S Lafayette Ave, Lebanon, Ind.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
ilCENSUS TAKERS BADGE.
No Person Not Nearing One Is En-
titled To Pr>> Into the Affairs of
''t!! American Citizens.

Washington. MaN 25,---On June
the census enumei.itorS appointed in
all parts of rhe l.4tted. s'"tqs .lj44 Us -
Gin their work Citizens who Nave amy
doubt concerning the identity OF tn, Sc
officials are entitled to see their
badges which are of silver. just like
that shown in the illustrat ion. This
confers upon the enumeration all the
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Creed Rrx.iSiun

ST. Louis, May 24.--The Presbyterian
general assembly yesterday in st.
Louis decided to appoint committee
Of Is to inquire Of the presbyteries
their views as to the revision OF the
confession Of faith and report at the
assembly next year.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Work of the Chicago city directory
enumeration for 1909 shows, the popu1
lation of chfcfsq IS not less tFan p,
oo1 goo. The directory estimate is SO
conservative that the national census,
which commences June l and ends
June IS, will probably show higher
figure than this by some 10000. The
increase in population hetfeen $500
and 1900 haf Been DrActlealN 100000,
total not surpsfse2AhY any city in
the county. except New York. and
her extraordinary gains We're made
through annexation of neghboring
territory.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

f. NJ. Spawn, aged 10. a school teach-
er at Alto Pass, ILL.,, has exploded all
psychological theories regarding the
capacity of the human stomach by
eating and drinking in enc evening
in addition to his regular supper one
can of tomatoes, one can of peas. one
can of sardines. seven glasses of soda
water and two quart bottles of tenn
many like achievements by which he
has astonishf(: his acquaintances.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Will visit Cities.
Corn for India.

Topeka Han. May ga gayly dec
grated train of 81 cars left here over the
Rock Island road at noon Thursday.
carrying 10000 bushels Of corn to the
famine sufferers of India.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
M,ixt: Not Use -1'obac Geo.

~ Atlantic City. n. j.. May 25-The
>principal festhre{ 81 'tr:hh{jE;S IFS! fes-
.siph of he qYhdrennial conference Of
tha Me thodis s. Pr5testant gensral con
ference as;.the adoption by two
thirds !ote Of an amendment to the
church discipliRe requiring all candi-
dates for the ministry to foreswear
..the use of: tobaeeo;iH any form.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

A lady named Alexander has been
appointed and confirmed postmaster
of Elizabcthton, Carter county. Tenn.
The word "postnaster' is used adj
viscdIy, for the government does not
officially recognize such a title as
postmistress. Miss Alexander bears
the curious Christian name OF Sc
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Named for Governor.

Raleigh, \. c.. May 24.-Prohibition-
lists of the state held conference here
and decided to make determined fight
against the state liquor traffic. Henry
Sheets. Of Lexington, was nominated
for governor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

A cloud of bugs was recently re-
sponsible for the calling ont OF the
Trenton fire department. The bugs
were gathctcl around the steeple OF
the Fourth Presbyterian church IN
such numbers and at such distance
from the ground that passer-hy
mist ooll thsip for smoke and sent in
an alarm. Nyhcn the fire department.
arrived on the scene Chief Allen, witt
the aid of,'a field glass, discovered
the mistake, ,,and the fire companies
returned to their houses.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

The thousands of pilgrims who an
nnaily make their way from Nash
vile, Tenn, to the hermitage, where
Andrew jackson and his wife sleep,
will soon have railroad accommodate
tions for their benefit. The, number
of visitors to the Hermitage has in
creased to such proportion hat a spur
railroad has become a necessity. q,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Buptdsts.. in Ds1T6fs.:se.,

Detroit, Mich, May s.
first al inual meeting of the American
Baptist Mission society was held here
yesterday in connection with the an
nuaE
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

lk rroops will be greatly facilitated when
icy: gain the confidence of the well-tis
tSsed natives. When the latter find the
'2es's have come TO stay they undoubted-
/, gym resist the eNactionS of the rohl,er
band turn about and assist the Amer
R&troops in ferretng out their htunts
aeiolans,. aud the days of this guerrilla
=bsllion will be numbered.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Mother lstelnlyl-'lle kissed you twice,
TO my knowledge, and don't know how
often after thAt." Daughtel- "Neither do
l. ma. never was much good al mental
arithmetic. - Philadelphia Press.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
$50 Per Week.

We pay 500 per week for man or woman
with rig TO introduce our Poultry Mixture.
Send stamp for terms. Excelsior Mig. Co,
Parsons, Kan
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Gar Nicholas II, has presented to
the French government mosaic map
OF France in precious stones which
will be exhibited at the Paris cNhibi-
ton. The map is one meter square
and is framed in sla1e-colorcd jasper.
The sea is represented in light gray
marble, the departments i'm jasper of
various colors and the rivers in plat
inum. The names are inlaid in gold
and JOG towns are marked by gems,
Paris being represented by diamond.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Quite q Tunt.

Forty-fve trumpeters accompany the
King of AbyssjnJa wherever he goes. Here
Is one man at least who doesn't have 70 foot
Bulletin
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Remember that G,enn's Su,phuv Soap
presents all the advantages ui sulphur
baths Try 1t,
Hll!'s HAIR and Whisl>er Dye, Black or
Brown SOC
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Grant, Mrs. sartoris, Miss sart oris. the
officers of the G.. \. r.. Speaker Hen
derson and Senator Frye,&president
pro tenr Of tire senate:
The fact CT the unwilling was kept
secret and only a few outsiders Wit
messed it, There Were:no ceremonies.
Miss Sartoris. a1tired in white. drew
the lanyard that unsoxersa tbs STATUE.
Mn s%;:.S & Hs'{S' 81 8 s:s
repaired to the hall of the house,
where the ceremonies took place.
The ceremonies in the house We're
profoundly impressive. They consist
Cd 'Sn Il R51. k 4S3 sSs1
(Tenn]:. Warner Wll.), Linrey q. CD.
Gardner tMich.), Brosius Penn.) and
Dolliyer Qa.).
Criticized Veterans Present:
The gallery opposite. the sped1 Ser's
rostrum lInd been reserved for the
members Of the G.. A. r.. and was
crowded Tith erizzled veterans come
to pay tribute 20 their loved command:
cr. In the, ares in front of the speak
er's desk sat the officers of the grand
army and the committee appointed by,
the crantS arliE$a hcampment at Phil-
Nadelphia, who had been granted the
|, privilege Ct ehes'hoor for the occasion
[ by a specipl resolution of Tvs Apuse.
/ In the gallery. reserved for Mrs.
IiGrant anN,her famil: We're Mrs. Grant.
I.her daughter. Mrs. ,,,ellie Grant sar-
toris. Lient. sarthris Miss sartoris and
Miss Grant, Daughter OF Coz. Fred:
After the spe6pr had announced
the order Of the dF :. Mr.: McCleary. Of
Minnesota: chairman of the commit
tee on library. sent to the clerks desk
and had read thei letter addressed to
the speaker presfntifg:the. statue of
Gen. Grant to; the .narion.: ~
Resolution of AcceptaNse.
Mr. McCleaE thensofferedi :the*al-
"xssolvea. II the house the senate cdnss
s s;S % ' pa q f tla Fsa s
lie Tor the aha'of Gen, J-lyssss S. Grant.
ffSo'veG TEht ~; s.as'ss s; .h e. s = ntsd
! sidnE officers of the house. Of Representa-
tives;;and the senefse.4tass r9sraeA e NJ
chairman 4 the conlmftssse eofMhe Grapd
Army of tAe Republic on the Grant me
mortal" ! ~; = =: =: :! :
The eloquent eulogies of Gen. Grant,
(which followed. were listened to at
I tentively. and several: times, wrung
round after. round of aPPla&f from
Floor and galleries. :. =. -, =: ~ =.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Love may laugh at iocksmlths. but then,
later on. not l!4trequentIy, does the wolf
al the door Puck.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Ina ugurntcd.

Baton Rouge. La, May ea.-Gov.-
Elect w. w. Head was inaugurated in
the state capitol Monday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
A Girls Estimate of Men,

4 girl may have ten brothers. nut her
opinion OF men is derlvee! from reading Of
those IN s-Atchlseu Globe.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
), 9hirty Men Killed.

Cumnock, n. c.. May 23-Thirty
men were killed by an explosion in
the coal mines here.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

George Foster Robinson. who saved
the life of Secretary of State Seward
when Lewis 1'ayne. a member of the
Booth gang, attempted to assassinatc
him at The stsne time that Booth shot
Lincoln, is stiH living in Pomona, Call
He was serving as a guard in the sick
chamber Of Seward when PAYNE. Who
had overpoMernd,. SeNarl->> SOIL. broke
into the room. lie received the thanks
of congress and was promoted from
the rank of private to that OF major.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

powers of an officer of the United
entitled to all due respect. When his
labors are over Uncle sam generous
~ is going to allow him to keep the
emblem OF his authority as a SOU
Nenir.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
THE NATION AL GAME.
Tables Showing the Standing of the
Clubs nf Leading Or@!; MIA
tiOnS Up fo Date.

The standing of the leading baseball
clubs is shown i'm rhe following tables.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
You Will Never Know

what good ink Is unless y"ul use Carriers. 1t
costs no more than poor mix Al. dealers.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

@rieas &o'trier
PERCY ,. 1lrts.E 1e0Atls.
OOPERSTOWN. N. DAkoTA

Ida Williams, colored, died near.
Louisville, Ala, recently at the age ofs
122 years. She was born in Virginia
and claimed to have seen Washington
several times. She lived to see GiveI
generations of heA Fef 4ffEE:1
est son. who is s6Veale @kol W lgAt!
the coffin and shronA.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Must Remain Neutral.

''"Fhe! president sympa thIzes heartily IN
the sincere desire OF al! the people Of the
Unit ed States that the war which is now al
tlictlngi South Africa may. Tor the sake OF
both parties engaged, come to q speedy
close: but having done his tull duty IN
preserving strictly neutral position be
tween Them, and in Selling The first OPP
portunEty that presented Itself for tsnder-
peace he feels that in the present circum-
STANCES no course is open to him except
to%persisr in the policy OF impartial neu-
tra}ityl To devatc from this would be
contrary to all our traditions and all our
national interests. ANA would lead TO con-
seeuenres which neither the president nor
The people of the United States should re-
I'd Nit y favor >,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
BILE medicine for coughs aud cous.--N. W.
Samuel, Ocean Grove, y. j., Feb. H. 1900.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31

Calling terms-tclephon rates, Phladcl-
pima Record.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
Visit the President.

i. Washington. May 23-President Nc
Kinley told the Boer peace commits
:sioners when they called upon him
YESTERDAY that he was unable to aid
ithe South African republics; that he
had offered the services OF the United
States for mediation and that they
had been refused by Great Britain.
The ehvoys intimated that they We're
glad to feel they had friends in this
count y. and then bade the president
Will Visit Cities.
|. Washipglon, May 24:-,Ihe Boer en-
yoys S, have decided to visit ten or twelve
principal cities of the United States in
the interests of their cause.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
snli>bury'~ Reply.

"Our representative in London promptly
communicated the president instruction
TO Lord Salisbury. Ia answer he iti-
ouested to thank the president for the
friendly interest shown by him, and Lord
Salisbury added that he! majestN'S gov
eminent could rot accept the interN ention
O; any power. This communication also
Was Immediately transmitted To our consul
at Pretoria. to be communicated to the
president of the Sou, h African republic.
So far as We are informed. thu nit,d
states was the only government in TIN.
world of all those approached by the South
African republics which rendered its good
offices to either Of the coiIbatallts III the
interest of a &C ssation OF hostililies.
This would seem to render any further
action OF the United States unadvisablr
under existing circumstances. The steps
taken IN the president in his earnest de
sire to see an end TO the strife which has
caused so much suffering may already be
said to have gone to the extreme limit
perrr,,littrd to him, Indeed. if i'll his dis
erection he had chosen not to present to
ENGLAND the South African request for
good offices, he might have justified his
action by referring 10 thu following dec
laration which was made in the Very act
Of signing The Hague convention by the
Observation-Disclosures OF the United States:
'''Nothing contained in This convention
shall be so construed as TO require the
United estates of America to depart from
its traditional policy Of not intrudins up
on, interfering with or emtanglinS itself
with questions ot policy or Internal admin
istration OF any foreign state, nor shall
ANYTHING contained in the said convention
| be construed TO imply a REIMBURSEMENT by
the United States OF America OF its ira
ditioial attitude toward purely American
Questions
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-05-31
The dwelling

The unwilling took place shortly be-
fore noon in the presence OF Mrs.