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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08

gifted author who has put more patri-
otism and less art into his work.
Three years ago the emperor also
withheld his sanction from the YER
dict of the jurors and gave the Schil-
Ter prize to mediocre poet, who had
won the royal favor by dramatizing
Prussian and Hohenzolern history.
Whether the emperor's Judgment
will be regarded as better than that
OF the jurors is likely to depend upon
ones taste for Hauptmanns style of
drama. The Sunken Bell is an ex-
cellent piece of symbolism, with much
genuine poetry in it's lines. but at
once mystical and pessimistic Hem
rich, the bellmaker. casts Il bell which
he considers so perfect that it is
worthy to stand upon the highest
mountain top. When he attempts to
take it thther the wood sprites throw
it down. and it nearly brushes him as
it rolls down the mountain side into
lake and disappears forever.
The rest of ueinrch's life is spent
in the vain attempt TO cast a still
more perfect bell, and he breaks with
the creeds. theories and superstitions
OF society to pursue his ideal. He ig-
nores love and all the ties of human
nature. His life is a protest against
the conventions of the church anu the
home. Yet in breaking with these he
misses the good of rife as we'll as the
bad, and finally ends his quest for the
ideal i'm Slici1a
AS many meanings may be put upoA
the play as there are persons to inter-
pref it, but its mysticism and essen
tial gloominess are no more to be de-
MED than its literary and dramatic
merit. AS drama its sequence of ac-
ton is almost perfect. Hauptmann's
skill and artistic power are beyond
question. He is the most famous Ger
man dramatst of the day. His en-
perience in being denied the high
honor of the Schiller prize after see
ing it so nearly within his grasp is not
likely to make him any less pessi-
mistic. Heinrichs lost bell, sunk in
the dark mountain lake. becomes
symbolic in new sense for the dra-
D,ot;St
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
For the Week Ending March !.


Secretary Root left Washington for
a short visit 10 Cuba.
The nineteth birthday of the pope
was celebrated in Rome.
The February output of gold at
Cripple Creek. Col. was So 296. 700.
Immense coal beds have been found
in the vicinity of Dawson. Alaska.
Earthquakes throughout southern
Mexico did great damage and killed five
persons.
Fire destroyed property valued at
100000 in thu business portion of Vi
emma. Ill.
The Ohio legislature defeated bill
to give women the right to vote at all
elections.
Edward S. Dreyer, former banker,
was convicted in Chicago of e1nbez-
cling S3l6.o32.
An assassin fired two shots at Presi-
dent Castro. Of Venezuela, but no
harm was done.
Elda Wilbur. a San Francisco girl,
is recovering from trance that has
lasted two years.
The president and Mrs. Mckinley ar
rived in New York to attend the Ohio
society's banquet.
\ Philadelphia bookseller was sent
to Jail for a year for selling "Sapho'
and similar books
Five Aberdeen (ScotlandD fishing
boats We're lost in gales and 20 per-
sons were drowned.
Labor troubles in Chicago have as
summed a most serious aspect, over 3d.
900 men being on Il strike.
Charles +. Lutz shot his brother and
killed the latter's wife in 4 row over
money matters in Chicago.
Thomas Smith. a young negro, was
hanged at GoleIsboro. n. c., for the
murder of Charles Cawthorne.
Engineer Oliver and Fireman Adams
We're fatally injured in wreck on the
Illinois Central at Pope, Miss.
Miners throughout the country will
on the 3lst inst observe the first an-
nversary of the eight-hour day.
Business in New England New York
and Canada was almost at Il standstill
because of deep snow and floods.
lWo clerks IN a department. store IN
San Francisco stole $1,000 from the
salary envelopes of the employees.
Rev. Edward Cushing Mitchell, ID. d.,
president of Leland Colorcd university,
died at New Orleans. aged 20 years.
The prohibitionists of the Sixth dis
trict of Wisconsin have nominated
Wesley Mott, of Neenah. for congress.
In a family quarrel at Buffalo, n. y.
Edward Mead shot Bert Wilson. his
brother-in-law. and then killed him
self.
\ British expedition sent out to pun
ish Chinese murderers of two English
men killed GO natives and burned 1000
houses.
Rt. Rev. Mahlon n Gilbert, bishop
coad. jutor of the diocese of Minnesota
Episcopalianl, died in ST, Paul, aged
SO years.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
PROGRESS IN CUBA.
Western Portion of the Island Is
Happy and Prosperous.
Information Furnished by Gen. Eitx-
huIh Lee. Governor of Havana and
Pinac del Rio Provinces and
Friend of the Cubans.

Writing TO the Chicago Tribune of
Cuba and its progress in industry and
education. Gen. Fitzhuyh Lee saws,
among other things:
When assumed command of Ha-
vana after the evacuation of the Span
1sh on January !. 1899. the deplorable
condition OF the island is we'll known.
business of all sort was suspended:
agricultural operations had ceased
There was scarcely an OK left to pull
plow, had there been the pillow left.
Miles and miles of country, uninhab-
tied either by the human race or do
nestle animals, were visible to the eve
on every side. The grea: fertile field
OF Cuba in some places resembled an
ashpile and in others a dreary desert.
The rapid and brilliant victories of
the American soldiers and sailors
astonished the more intelligent class
OF people on the island, while the
peaceful passage of large bodies of
American soldiers under the guns of
MORO castle into the harbor of lIa-
vana amazed the lower classes. The
sight OF the flag of the United States
waving over the public buildings and
being carried through the streets of
Havana was most interesting objec
lesson. and conveyed to the minds of
them all of the majesty of the Ameri-
can government and the great reserve
power behind it.
Those who saw that picture would
not know the one they would see to-
day did they return. In the interim
wonderful progress has been made.
The arms of the Cuban soldiers have
been stacked and they have quietly
returned to their vacations. Tillage
has everywhere increased. Many of
the houses have been rebuilt, and more
and more farming lands are begin
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08

rison to be Judge of the Eighth United
States circuit-a circuit embracing t he
state and four territories. This impor-
tant trust was accepted by Judge Cald-
we'll with reluctance, but it is one
which he still occupies. His politics has
been described as that of a free silver,
antitrust republican. His opinions in
the matter of corporations and monop-
olies have found vent in the unequivocal
utteranees of his decisions and adj
dresses. The judge was born in West
Virginia in 1892. When he was four
years old his parents took him to Iowa,
and it was there he was educated and
studied law. In response to Lincoln's
call for volunteers he organized a COM
pany of cavalry and Joined the Third
Iowa horse, of which he was afterward
the colonel. He was still in this COM
mand when President Lincoln appoint
ed him to the federal judiciary. His
capacity as n iurist was described by
the late Justice Miller. who told Presi-
dent Harrison that Judge Caldwell
would grace the supreme tribunal OF
the country.
The judge is picturesque in his at
tire. He wears q hat of ancient vintage
OF the style affected by the Mennonites
and Shakers. But he looks and indeed
is cold and austere. His broad
brimmed hat is No. 75s; his forehead is
square and expansive, his eyes dark
brown and set in peculiarly shaped or
bits. With the big teeth of the comb he
combs to the left his brown hair. now
rapidly growing gray. His eyebrows
are heavy and reddish beard covers
most Of his face.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
HENRY CLAY CALDWELL.
Arknnsaa Judge Who May BE Candi.
date for Vice President on the
bryan Ticket.

Judge Henry Clay Caldwell, of Ar
kansas. now conspicuous as the prob
Bryan in the next presidential election,
has long record as a federal Judge
and seems TO suit the taste of many in
those characteristics which are gener-
ally presumed to be prerequisites of an
ideal candidate for the vice presidency.
He was appointed to the United States
bench for the district of Arkansas by
President Lincoln in 1864. That post
he held continuously for &c years. He
was then appointed by President Har-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
GERHARr HAUPrMANN.
Work Dtscredtted BY Emperor
WilIinm's Veto.

Gerhart Haptmann. the German
dramatist. has just experienced COM
bnation of good and bad fortune that
is likely TO deepen his pessimism. His
latest play. The Sunken Bell" has
been awarded the Schiller prize at
Berlin. the great literary distinction
bestowed every three years upon the
author of the best drama produced in
that period. Unfortunately for the
dramatist. Emperor William has re-
fused to sanction the award and the
prize is expected to go to some less
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08

the coffin has been lowered, and to con-
ceal as far as possible the actual throw
ing of the dirt upon the coffin, the most
trying termination of the grave cere-
mony to the bereaved mourners. 1t
consists Of receptacle, with detach-
able sides and bottom, and gate in
the latter SO arranged as to be capab BILE
of being opened to allow the contents
to fall. The front is a flexible curtain,
extending from the top to the gate. and
designed to prevent the earth within
from being seen. This receptacle is
filled with earth previous to the cere-
mony and carried to a convenient
point. When all is over and the grave
is to be filed. the receptacle is placed
over it. and the gates opened thus
gently closing the last sad scene in q
much more fitting manner than the
seemingly cold-blood-d return of the
earth with a spade.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
HELIoGRApH SIGNALS,
Convey Intelligence to Points
Far Distant.

The Photograph has played an i'm
portant part in the Ang!o-Boer war
since Gen. Methuen reached the Mod
der river and since Buffers relieving
force arrived in the ncighborhood of
l.adysmith. The illustration shows Col.
Hamilton, of Gen. Buffers staff. operat-
ing the little instrument by which the
light Of the sun is used to convey in
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Dog Check. for Soldiers.

American soldiers in the Philippines
are all wearing dog cheeks A dog
check" is lead medal about the size
of {; dollar, with the volunteers name,
regiment and company stamped on it,.
1t is hung on Il leather string around
the neck. and serves to identity the
dead or severely wounded.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Cost of the snani.h War.

Total expenditures of our govern
ment on account of the war with Spain
were about S365 100000, divided as fol-
lows: War department, s255,o0o,ooo:
navy department, $50, 100000; paid to
Spain for the Philippines, s2o,o0o,o0o;
interest on war loan to date, 81, 000,
900; increased expenses in department.
al service in Washington, 100000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08

resented at the conference Only 13
OF them We're in existence before
Queen Victoria acceded to the throne.
Since 1887 British contributions to
missions have increased tivefold
There are now more than 1854 men
and women, inclusive of the wives of
missionaries. as the representatives
of British missions in China, the total
number Of Protestant missionaries
there from Great Britain. Europe and
America being 2.442. The number of
known converts when the treaty ports
We're opened to foreigners in 1912 was
six; it is now about 10000. In 1887
there We're only three ordained native
Christians in connection with the
Church of England missions; now the
number in connection with the vari-
Gus British societies is nearly 1000.
The Wesleyan, Baptist and London
missionary societies of Great Britain,
in some Of their fields, have been able
to leave the work to the converts
gions beyond 1t is said that the work
of the Christian church in Japan will
soon be in the hands of the Japanese
themselves The British missionary
societies have $4,000 native helpers
other than the 1000 ordained natives,
and their native church members of
communicates mount up to $4,000.
Full two-thirds of the entire COM
pany of missionaries are employed in
India and China, because these two
countries number more than 60O,o0o,-
600, or more than one-half of the non
Christian population of the world.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
New Enterprise Projected.

Senator \. c. Mct;iIlivary. of Dickn-
SON, while in Grand Forks to attend
tho meeting of the Republican state
central committee. expressed himself
emphatcally in favor Of the establish
men1 OF beet sugar factory some
where i'm North Dakota. :. relative of
his operates factory at Caro-, Mich,
which is n 100000 institutions The
factory has brought wealth to the en-
tir" community. as not only has the
town increased, in popula1io,,. but the
value OF farm property tributary has
more than quatrupIed. The prnpri"-
tor of this factory is willing TO start
a factory in North Dakota if h.. re-
ceiNeS encouragement sufficient to
warrant him in making he outlay
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Southwestern Breeders.

NJ the meeting of the 'rri-State
Grain Growers convention i'm Januu-
ry. the Northwestern Stock breeders
Association WAS organized with Pro-
feSsor Shepherd. of the North Dakota
Agricultural College. as president,
and j. \. Power, of the lIelen,lale
stock farm. as secretary and treasur-
err was decided to hold q three
days show and sales at Fargo. June
26-2>. \ committee was appointed to
name vice preidentS nj different
points of the state to aid i'm the work
The following gentlemen have been
selected: j. q. Smith. Armenia: G.. S.
I'arned. Fargo: w. \. Scott Fargo:
Daniel Manning. Dickinson: Thomas
Bolton, Park River: Oscar l.. Taylor.
Ada. Mimi: II. l.. Arnold. Larimorc:
Thomas II. Cantield Lake Park.
Mimi: w. j. Hawk. Buffalo: y. j..
Wickham, Glenullin: l.. :. Beaumont.
Mannhavcn: w. a. Mccain. Blancll-
ards: john Anderson, lIillsboro: Horc
Bros. Milton; {. II. Carter. Wahpeton.
The organization is not Il local affair
but embraces the stock interests of
the state and western Minnesota. Re-
duced rates have been secured to the
June meeting and the railroads wild
give nominal rates on cattle brought
for sale OF show purposes. \ program
will he arranged and Il part of each
day devoted to talks by breeders. \
few ears of home bred coach and
draft horses will be there at the same
time for sale
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Jew. in the United States.

The American Jewish Year Book,
just issued, gives the Jewish population
of the country as 1,043,S00. 1t is stated
that of these there are 100000 in New
York, $4,000 in Illinois, $4,000 in Penn
sylvania. $4,000 in Ohio, $4,000 in Cali
fornia, $4,000 in Maryland, and 5000 in
Missouri.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
4 Had Wreck.

Plainvillc, Conn. March "A passen-
ger train, south bound, on the North.
ampton division of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad. due in this
city from Shelburne Falls, Mass, at :55
pm, went through washout about two
miles north OF here. and four persons
were killed and seven more or less in
iI,r
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Larger Than Niagara.

The Gersoppa falls, on the shara-
vatti river, in South Kanara, India, are
larger and more magnificent than Nj
agara. The water makes clear drop
of $50 feet.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Where Cook. Get Credit,

At Queen Victoria's table an odd
custom, which originated at the time
of George H., is preserved. AS each
dish is placed upon the table the name
of the cook who prepared it is an
nor1nce6
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Microbes in Old Wine.

The changes that occur in wine are
due to living organisms. Wines con-
tain many microbes-some of them
dead, But most of them able to sit up
and look cheerful
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
GRAVE-FILLING DEVICE.
1t ConccnlS as Far as Possible the
Actual Throwing of Dirt Upon
the Coffin.

A device for use in constructing
graves, the invention of Henry ID.
Cameron. of Burlington, Ia, described
in the Cincinnati Commercial, is de-
signed to fill the grave with earth after
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Spanish Iron Ore.

England has imported from Spain
TINS year eight times as much iron ore
as she has taken from any other for.
eign country.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
I.,lectrO,.llteGl.

New York, Feb 81. Antonio Fer
raro was electrocuted at the Sing Sing
prison for the murder of Luciano Mu-
chic, in Brooklyn, on April 4, 1898.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
News in Brief.

stated that the Dickinson Brick Com
panv. organized by himself would en-
large its operations considerably this
year. 1t has been decided to install Il
common brick plant. The plant has
already turned out an immense guam
tity OF fire and pressed brack. which
have found ready sale.
Z. j. Dennis. one of the nurses ut
the jamestown asylum. is ii giant in
stature. and weighs 25o pounds.
The new building at the jamestown
insane asylum is now occupied. and it
is said to he model in every way.
While at supper and in the act of
swallowing piece of beefsteak. John
Schock. county commissioner from
the first district of Mcintosh county.
choked to death.
4 new elevator with capacity OF
10000 bushels will be erected in
Towner in the spring.
Treat,well Twitchell. OF Cass county.
has Just sold 80 head OF fat beeves fed
on North Dakota corn. This is the
kind of farming that pays.
Fargo's flax fiber mill is running
day and night.
Fargo has decided to hold another
fire festival this year. Committees
have been appointed and the date is
June :.
Louis Swanson made filing on a
cancelled tree claim at the land office
1t Grand Forks. The piece OF land.
i1uated in the eastern part of Nelson
county. has been under contest pro-
e dure for the past seven years. .
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08

During the months of November
and December. 1s3s. and january,
1899. the county treasurer paid TO the
city treasurer of Fargo. the sum OF
500. t21.S,. and for November and De-
cember. 1899, and january. 1900. the
amount turned over to the city from
taxes collected. amounted to S94,-
254.>6. a very satisfactory increase
over the year previous. showing the
taxpayers generally to be in much
better shape financially han for
many wears,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-03-08
Eastern star.

A convention of the Eastern Star
which includes lodges at Fargo. Fair
mount and Wahpeton will be held in
the latter city on March IS. Past
Worthy Matron Barnett. of Mecca
Chapter, has been appointed district
deputy. The appointment was made
by Worthy Grand Matron Stock Well,
of C,r,fton
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
williamsburg Knitting Mill.

The williamsburg Knitting Mil Co
is getting down 10 business now. Bids
have been advertised for IN out of town
papers and the contract will be let next
week. June 14th.
The well at the mill-site has been sunk
$50 feet, and If the flow of water is suffi
Gent it will not be driven any deeper.
The pump viii be put in and test OF
the quantity and quality made.
Superintendent A. ". Chaplin states
that the mill Will be in operation some
time in October.
Those wishing positions IN the mil
should apply TO Mr.. Chaplin at once, rs
he wants 10 ascertain the number of op-
eratives he can secure at home. This be
ing a home enterprise, he viii favor thS
people Of the town. OF course many O
the operatives will have TO Ike brought
here from other places.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

TIE Large ssm Esrsea ~ the PrfR0
Donrs Nme- Ne~st~s An View
York R~cestty-

The largest sum for the briessxs
service recently received by the most
literally paid OF all professionals the
prima donna. wxs given Mmc. Nor
diea on the occasion Of her appear
ance IN a concert az the MetroPolit&n
opera house, New York. several weeks
ago. AVS the Saturday evening Post
EOr Two songs which required ase
minutes each TO sing she received
s. 90. or al the rate OF 500 = minute
The songs were Grieg's swan and -
sercnade BY Richard Strauss The oc-
casion was the arst American appear
snce CT Herr Won Schuch. conductor
OF the Royal opera. Dresden
Nine Nordica. among the soloists
originally announced. was taken suo-
denly iu during a performances OK
| Tristan und Isolde" AZ the Metro
r.oiitan the Saturday previous 20 tho
concert. With her customary p!uei<
she finished 49, performance. but
was Obliged 20 take 20 bed as soon "a
81 WAS ended. There she was forced
, 70 remain until the next thursday.
when it was time % dress For the con
cert. she appeared az the MetroPoii-
tan on tine. sang her two songs and
was persistent recalled FOR an en-
core.
Her strength not being equal 20 =
response she bowed her appreciation
and dually took Nine. PATHS method
OF positive refusal by returning 20 the
stage with her carriage CLOAK aoout
her shoulder
Once home she found no alternative
bur to return % the bed she had lcti
to sing But in the short time 81 bet
absence. in addition 10 keeping faith
with thc public and adding 20 The
, br.lance OF the concert. she had 70
b ccltr1 $1,000 for cen minutes acfna
- Work For hrr first concert engage
mrnt Nine Nordica, then girl o.
rs. received rrn dollars. Now in th'
zenith of her powers the largest sun
received bs Mime Nordica for "a singh
concert was $500. This latcs
achievement 90 $1,000 for ten minute
eclipse even THAT
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09
News of the College.
sram.. are on-boys busy.

Exams. are on-boys busy.
Messrs. T J. Stubbs. Jr.. and Geo. l..
Stevens have received scholarships to
Johns Hopkins University. The former
is an 4. b. of this college and Is applying
for his A. N this session. Mr. Stevens Is
applying for A. b. aud b. Lit
A subterraueous passage-way has been
discovered under the college building,
leadinc in "A westerly direction. Students
explored the passage, which is of brick
and mortar in a splendid state of prcser-
walton. and about four feet high, with an
arch here and there high enough 90 al
low tall man stand up straight. The
explorers went nearly 100 yards m the
queer passage and then did not reach the
end. having been stopped by dirt. some
old papers were found. but Of unknown
value.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-06-09

There IS a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because 50 deep
tive. Many sudden deaths are caused ~
i,-hcsr, disease. pneumonia. heart failure
Or spoplexy are ctten the result q kidney
disease. Il kidney trouble IS allowed 20 &C
vance she kitney- poisoned blood wil attack
the vital organs. or the kidneys themselves
break down ard waste away cell by cell.
Then the richness 1.-The biood-thc s.oumcn
leaks out and The sufferer has Brghts
Disease. the worst form Of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kurcr Swamp-ROOt the new dis
coveTy is the true specific for kidney. BLADDER
and urinary troubles. Il has cured thousands
Of apparently hopeless cases. after al other
efforts have failed. A. druggists IN ffty-cent
and dollar sizes a sample bottle sent free
by mail. also a book telling about Swamp
Root ard rs wonderful cures. Address
Or. Kimer & Co. Binghanton, n. 7. and
mention this paper.