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The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-18

-Beerbchm. under late mail date. in its re-
view OF the foreign crop situation. says: Very
favorable weather for autumn sowing has been
experienced in France. Germany and Austria
Hungary. In Roumania and Bulgaria beneficial
rains have fallen and complaints are no longer
beard; wheat exports continue rather liberal,
in fuliliment mainly Of old contracts but fresh
business is rendered very difficult by the dis
parity between the prices asked and those OBJ
tainab:e. In Russia the export movement con-
tinues on fair scale. but fresh business to this
country Is also very difficult. owing to the de-
cline in prices in importing centers.
Not much change is probable this week In tho
ST Louis stock Of wheat, but something Of a
decrease in corn.
-Advices from North Dakota state that num-
Der or elevator men have heen looking over the
FAX outlook In the northern part OF the State,
and report 1t very encouraging. the crop will
average about Ii bu. In other parts Of the
state. however. results are not SO satisfactory,
"A sleetstorm in the North interfered greatly
with telegraphic communications this afternoon.
One Of our leading millers received q large
number OF cables this morning, making offers
for flour. but these bids were entirely TOO low
70 be accepted. The senders evidently had an.
tcfpated q big drop In American msffefo thls
morning and believed their low-pricsd BIDS wvuid
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-11-18

There. Is nothing of interest to note in
connection with the local market for oats.
Speculatively there was nothing doing the
giving nearly all their attention to wheat
and corn. There was no news of impor-
tance and price changes were narrow and
very uninteresting. The close was irregu-
lar, Nov. being sc off at 2Sc nominal. Dec.
Ac up at &c bid and May &c up at 24Zc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
A TERRIBLE DEED.
In the Presence of Their Children a
Michigan Farmer Kills His
Wife and Himself.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Jan. 5.-While in
a fit of rage Charles Root, a farmer liv-
ing in Texas township, Thursday after
noon cut his wife's throat and then
his own in the presence of their two
children, who notified the neighbors of
the killing. The eldest is only eight
years and can give no Ineligible ac-
count of the tragedy, except that his
parents had been quarreling. The
clothing of the children were spat-
tered with their parents blood. The
couple had had frequent troubles be-
fore
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Chief of Police Broder. Of ST. To.

Chief of Police Broder, of St. Jo-
seph, Mo-, evidently believes that the
way to curb highway robbery is to
Kill the footpads. With this end in
view he has posted notice at head
quarters Offering a reward of 500 to
every officer who kills footpad.
"Mind YOU" he says, 1.-The footpads
must be dead; l must have the coron-
ss.Ss ,s certificate before the reward will
Ess paid. It's the footpads hide that
% will pay for, not live robbers. We
Ahave too many of that kind now.''
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Matrimony on smau {

A Wilmington clergyman tel
delphia couple who came to hin
RED one day. When they left III |
Fourth street wharf in the city
five dollars between them. Newell
groom called cab and ordered
to the city hall and then to the n
lister. At the city hall he paid
marriage license, which left $l.4t
cabman and to fee the minister.
ter's house the cabby demanded
groom replied that he did not i
the driver compromised on a dol
40 cents for the minister. The 2
ever, was not done buying, for he
to nearby store and bought a
for a cent. In this he put the r,
cents, and after the ceremony /
the minister. How the new
couple got back to Philadelphia i:
Philadelphia Record.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.
For the Week Ending Jan. 6.


yellow fever cost Havana 1913 lives in
1899.
Gen. Wood says Cuban cities will be
given home rule soon.
A naval station is to be established at
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
A statue of Washington is to be IN
yelled in Paris on July 8.
The New York legislature convened
in annual session in Albany.
The Seventy-fourth general assem-
bly, of Ohio met in Columbus.
w. Murray Crane was inaugurated
as governor of Massachusetts.
Gen. Wood released 40 persons wrong
fully imprisoned in Cuban jails.
Chicago laundrymen have formed a
combine with capital of 100000.
Jeffries has agreed to fight Corbett
March Is and Sharkey two weeks later.
Bud Harris was hanged in Rome, Ga,
for the murder of David Irwin, another
negro.
American citizens have claims
against Spain amounting to over ST.
100000.
Wisconsin prohibitionists will hold
their state convention in Madison Au-
gust %.
In New York city 25 persons lost
their lives by gas asphyNiation in De-
cember last.
Sir Thomas Upton. of London, has
issued challenge for the Americas
cup in 1901.
Geronimo PARA and Antonio Flores,
MeXicans. were hanged at Ell Paso, Tex.
for murder.
Charley Wilson and lack Singleton,
negroes. were hanged at Charleston, S.
c., for murder.
The business portion of the village Of
Mears. Mich. was almost entirely de-
stroyed by fire.
DIR. William A. Hammond. former sur
geon general of the army, died in Wash
ington. aged II years.
Four men on the Tennessee railroad
eight miles from lockwood We're killed
by dynamite explosion.
Go See, Chinese murderer. con-
victed of killing a countryman, was
hanged in San Francisco.
The wages of $4,000 workmen in
Pittsburgh, Pa, have been advanced
from five to ten per cent
The American Steel & Wire company
(the wire trusD has advanced the wages
of 10000 men TX per cent.
w. r. Moody says his fathers work
will be continued by the institutions
he founded at East Mortified, Mass.
Peter S. Wilkes, an attorney, once
member of the confederate congress
died at his home in Stockton, Cal. aged
"a years.
DIR. Leopold schenk. who claimed to
be able to influence sex by mothers
diet, has been expelled from the Vienna
university.
Rev. John G. Free, founder of Beraa
college in kentucky for coeducation Of
whites and blacks, died at his home in
Berea, aged s4 years.
Gen. o. Z. Drentzen. United Sta es
consul to Norway during President
Grants administration, died at Frank
fort, Tenn. aged ga years.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
F1FTY.s1xTH CONGRESS.
lature Resume Work After
the Holiday Recess.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The senate re-
sumed its sittings yesterday and bill
was introduced by Senator Foraker
Puerto Rico. An amendment to the
house currency bill was offered provid-
ing for bimetallism. January 10 was
set apart for eulogies of the late Vice
President Hobart
Washington, Jan. 5. - Senator Gull
lon Qll.) reported his bill in the senate
yesterday creating a territorial govern
ment for Hawaii. A bill granting set
tiers the right to make; second home
stead entries was passed. Senator Bev-
eridge Qnd.) introduced resolution
declaring for American retention of
Philippines, with notice that he will
speak thereon January 9. Senator
Aldrich Or. L. opened the discussion of
the financial bill. Adjourned to the
Sth.
Washington, Jan. Am the house
yesterday a bill was introduced to pen
sion the widow of Gen. Lawton at the
rate of $4,000 year. Resolutions were
offered asking a statement from Secre-
tary Gage as to deposit of public funds
in New York banks; for constitutional
amendments authorizing an income
tax, and authorizing congress to define
and regulate trusts.
Washington, Jan. S. - Mr.. Dolliver
Qa.) introduced a bill in the house yes
terday to repeal the bankruptcy law.
Mr.. Quarles (Va.) introduced resolu-
ton extending sympathy to the Beers.
Adjourned to the sth.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

WofA q - lnS.U .IuFderers, notwithstand
ing some instances Of special barbarity ia
Georgia. Louisiana and Kentucky, has de-
creased during 1885, being much smaller
executed 107 persons during the year. OF
these lynchings 1903 occurred in the south
and in the north. OF the total number "a
were negroes and % whites.
entertainments.
The record of embeZzling, forgery, de-
faulting and bank wreckage for 1899 is the
smallest ever known in any year in the
history of business since statistics were
kept, which embraces period Of q years.
The total is but $2,21S.S73, as compared with
$5S51 1858 in 1898 and $11, 24S.Os4 in 1897
Fire Losses.
The losses by fire in the United States
during 1899 aggregate $50, 537, 1865, as COM
pared with $133, 139, 467 in 1885, $12O DOL 1877 in
1897 Sill $50 067 in 1896 and sl31, SIS 2o6 in 1885
Those where the loss in each case was
100000 aud upwards amounted to $7,212,-
G0O and the losses by smaller fires to sS4,-
1886.
A Bright Spot.
Among all the records of the year 1899
not one stands out SO conspcuously as that
Of the donations and requests made for re-
ligion, educational institutions. charity, liz
braries, museums and galleries and to
cities for popular benefit and entertain
ment. No year in the history OF the coun-
try has ever equaled it. The aggregate thus
bestowed is the immense sum of $40, 749, 956,
as compared with s23. 1900 in 1898. $50, 612-
S14 in 1897 67O,129 in 1885, s2S $40 in 1895
and SIS, 1867, 116 in 1894. OF the total amount
stated above there has been given to educa-
tional institutions the extraordinary sum
Of $55S51 ,S17; to charities, $l3,206,6 GIG; to
churches, 1892, 593; to museums and art
galleries. s2.ese,5oo. and to libraries. s5.012.-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
knew 1t Was i'm Leh,rh

A certain Pennsylvania Sunday school
teacher was questioning her class where
was Christ born?" she asked of Willie Will
le pon,dered awhile and finally announced. !;
screamed the teacher. you ought 10 know
better than that. Why, little George
knows where Christ was born Where was
Christ born, Georgie?" And the treble of
the four-year-old answered: "Beth-le -hem."
That's right" said the teacher. Well, :"
said Willie. pouting: Il knew 'twa, come
caeo Chronicle.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Summary of Disasters

AS nearly as can be estimated ,750 lives
have been lost upon the ocean, 469 upon in
land waters. 8, $50 by railroad accidents Al
S2S by disasters abroad, 6,775 by minor dis
asters in this country. 100000 by epdemics
and famine and 4S.237 by wars, making a
total Of 405. Ill., as compared with 1888 in
1895, 3S9.017 in 1897, 246,546 in 1896 and 27539l
in 1895.
The total number of persons who have
committed suicide in the United States dur
Ing 1899. reported by mail and tele-
graph. is $40. as compared with $500 in
1895, G,600 in 1897, $3.50 in 1896 and $3.50 in
1895. 1t will be seen that the decrease in
this total 4,155 We're males and 1855 females,
which is about the usual proportion year
by year for the last ten years. Among pro-
fessional men physicians still head the list.
50 having taken their own lives. as COM
pared with "A in 1895, Al in 1897, AZ in 1896,
69 in 1895 and as in 1894. During the year
also clergymen. promi, ent attorneys, z
persons engaged in the banking business,
actors journalists and college profess
sors have committed suicide.
Murders.
The total number Of murders committed
in the United States during 1899 shows a
continued decrease. being 6,225. as COM
pared with 7,S40 in 1898, $3.50 in 1897 IL, 652 in
1895 and 1O.5OO in 1895.
HanRinEs.
The number of legal executions in 1899
was 131. as compared with 100 in 1885, 1913 in
1897. 122 in 1896. 1872 in 1885, 1872 in 1884, 1876 in
1893 and 107 in 1892. There were 100 hanged
in the south and 81 in the north. of whom
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Pardoned by the President.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan, 5.-President
Mckinley, according to dispatches from
Washington to people at Knoxville Ia,
has pardoned E. Il. Cassatt, former
president of a national bank at Pella,
Ia, who was sentenced to nine years
in the penitentiary for looting the in
stitution. He has served four years
and nine months, and is in badly broken
health. lie was member of the state
senate and a prominent man in the
state.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

Senator Cullom the other day in
PRODUCED a bill, by request, which he
had received from man in whom he
!sSAad entire confidence. The next morn
N to his surprise and horror. he
|s a Ind he had introduced a bill to
pensions to deserters. and he has
Sa n receiving letters of protest from
ssSs@ry direction ever since. He is not
only man who has made similar
l.o
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Coinage of Year,

Washington, Jan. ga statement
issued by the director of the mint
shows that the total coinage executed
at the mints of the United States dur
ing the calendar year ended December
&c, 1899. was $l39,243. 191. as follows:
Gold. S111.344 22o; silver, $26,o61,5 19;
minor coins ST S37451
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

AThe maidens of Denmark never ex-
sGlence the pleasure of receiving a
3S monG engagement ling. They are
with a plain gold band.
|Ah is worn On the third finger of
s@A left hama. On the wedding day
SssA bridegroom changes the ring to
ssSSht third finger, which is the
slage finger in that country.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

A never-failing object of interest
to visitors at the capitol in Washing
ton is the group of instruments in the
little apartment adjoining the marble
or reception room of the senate, which
record the various changes in the
weather. A large weather map hangs
upon the wall nearby, and stranger
can, by looking at it, tell the state of
weather at his home.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

In the battle of Gapote river, which
Gen. Lawton said was the hottest fire
he had ever been under, his little son
was by his side, and preserved the
same GOODNESS as his father. A bullet
struck the sand squarely between the
boys feet and threw up the dust. He
looked down and exclaimed, with a
twinkle in his eye: Papa, that was a
hoptoad."
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Ramin, a wealthy Prussian

yssNning property near military man
Yeuver ground near Stettin, lately
wrote the minister of war to COM
splain of certain damages done by the
5soldiers. and asking for compensa-
Atior. He applied word to those who
had caused the damage which the mill
aiHry authorities considered disre-
ayp ectful. They brought an action for
defamation against him, ana he was
gfned $500.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

During recent holiday in New
York the price of American Beauty
roses went up to the usual figure of
$50 a dozen and remained there. Pinks
sold In some places for 81 dozen. But
s was the azaleas that brought the
3SaA hest prices. A basket of them was
M de up by a certain florist for mill
ssSSgs naire. The millionaire was regu-
s customer, but his basket cost $175.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
wcll-known Banker Dead.

Milwaukee, Jan. 6.-An Evening
Wisconsin special from Neenah, Wis,
says Hiram Smith, president of the
Manufacturers bank, and we'll known
throughout the state, is dead. Mr.
Smith, with his brother, started and
operated the first paper mill in the
Fox river valley 46 years ago. He
was 20 wears old.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
White House Dinner

Washington, Jan. 4.--The first of the
formal dinners of the social season at
the white house was given by President
and Mrs. Mckinley, the members of the
cabinet and their wives being the
guests of honor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Demands Redress.

Washington, Jan. 3.-secretary Hay
has informed the British government
that the United States regards the
seizure of American flour at Delagoa
bay by a British cruiser as illegal, and
that indemnity is claimed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

Mr., MISUNDERSTANDING is the name
Of foreigner who has recently located, in
this city. The. other morning a neiglbor
passing by him in hurry said: Good
nod mention your name; I'm shortnes, Of
breathe dis mornin' Joliet Qll.) Star
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
a AAlbany, N. Y, has the largest filtra-

SsA lbany, N. Y, has the largest fltra-
ssssaM plant in the United States. Fiji
lllion gallons of Hudson river
daily filtered through this
'ucture and comes out as pure
spring. While bacteriolog-
sis of the Hudson river
Shows between 100000 and
3scsssDO0, COO bacteria to the cubic cent?
meter, analysis after filtration shows
little more than 1OO
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Explo.ion kiIls three Men.

Anna, ILL.,, Jan. 5.-Nelson McGinnis.
Mat McGinnis and John Adams. the en-
gineer. were scalded to death Thursday
afternoon by boiler explosion at the
sawmill of Oscar Stout, eight miles east
of here. Mr.. Stout's skull was crushed
and he will probably die. The boiler
was a secondhand affair and the en-
gineer was ineXperienced.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Will Lie in State.

Youngstown, O., Jan. 5.-The re-
mains of the late Maj. John \. Logan
will lie in state in ST. Johns Episco-
pal church upon their arrival here. 1t
is expected now that the funeral will
occur about February 8
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Incendiary Fire.

Atlantic. Ia, Jan. 3.-The little town
of Massena, in the southeast part Of
this county, was half wiped out By
fire of incendiary origin. which broke
out shortly after midnight. The loss
will be about $4,000, partly covered
by in Sllrance.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Rank Robbed.

Tolono, ILL.,, Jan. 2. - The Bank OF
Tolono, private institution, of which
r. A. Bower is president, was robbed by
burglars of $4,000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
atteras, which has earned

ss atteras, which has earned a
ssaae as a place for storms, is a
ls place for shipping, more
M of its dangerous coast than
the storms. The wind We
SMt Block island, Narragansett
SSer places along the New Eng
DIST is just as high as at Hat
HIheir coast is not so Danger
sssWever, because there are con-
c and safe harbors.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
The Public Debt.

Washington, Jan. 3.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business Deem
Der so, 1899, the debt. less cash in the
treasury. amounted to 34,3oo,oo7, a
decrease for the month of S5,791, s24.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Twenty-Five Sailor. Lost.

London, Jan. A dispatch from
Bristol announces that the British
steamer Borghese, of Glasgow. foun-
dered off Cape Finister last Friday
during a hurricane. Twenty-Five of
the crew were drowned.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
bank ClearinEa.

view of bank clearings for 1899 shows
that the total for the United States was
1913, 504.932 ,616, IN increase of So, 004,-
500 oycx 1898,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Cenerous Gifts.

Chicago, Jan. 3.-President Harper
announces that the Chicago university
has received S55o,ooo in gifts durir g
the past year.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Took His Own Life.

Douglas, Kan, Jan. 2. Former Con-
gresham Ben Clover committed sui
eide at his home near here by shooting.
Dependency resulting from poverty
and sickness was the cause,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
A BOY HANGED.

Sunbury. Pa, Jan. 4.-Edward Cres-
singer, aged 10 years, was hanged here
for the murder of l6-year-old Daisy
Smith on August 10, 1895. A lovers
quarrel caused the crime.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

young man. SsSS SSS
You are fortunate" replied -he chemist.
The commercial traveller was encouraged and
sale:
'"Ithink so, sir, and the chemist vino trades
with US is even more so. My fil-n has the
finest line of cosmetics in the corntry''
Il shouldn't have. thought it, slowly re-
sponded the man of medicine Her com
plexion looks natural
TIE young man had given him by mistake.
He took it and left without waiting to make
any farewell remarks.-London TIt-Bits.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
The present town of Lourenzo Mar.

The present town of Lourenzo Mar
A!uez, not infrequently termed Della
sssscoa bay, dates only from 1867. 1t is
Quilt on the site of an old village
banned in honor of the navigator who,
10 1914, planted the first Portuguese
Factories there. The harbor hats been
compared with two of the finest in
yhe world, Rio and Sydney, and prop
rly. developed it would become the
'1nVSime port of the whole basin of
Lila2opo river, and the states oc-
cupying the plateau of South Africa.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Entire Family Perished.

Barboursville, w. Va, Jan. 2.-Wil-
liam Ellis, wife and two children We're
burned to death in their home near
here early Monday morning. No o-e
knows the origin of the fire.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Frenchmen Sentenced.

Paris. Jan. 5.-The senate has SEN
fenced NM. Deroulede, Buffet and Sa-
luces, leaders in a conspiracy, to ten
years Punishment, and M. Guerin to
ten years imprisonment.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Rank Note Circulation.

Washington, Jan. 3.-.At the close of
business December 30, 1899, the total
circulation of national bank notes WAS
s246.l95.523, an increase for the year
of 80 AGO AIS
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
ONLY One Saved,

St. Johns, n. F., Jan. 3.-The schoon-
er Puritan was driven ashore on Cabot
island in a heavy gale Monday, ard
eight out of her crew of nine were lost.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11

The golden hammer which the pope
uses in the ceremony of opening the
holy door of st. Peters on December
aG4, is the shape of an ordinary mas
a9aAn's mallet. The head of the mallet
SsA decorated with texts in relief, and
sl IKE ivory handle is carved refer
IA the Forthcoming holy year.
sss2n bearing a dedication to
from the Episcopate is at
handle. Rose branches
s ss'ssE decorate the handle, in
Abolize the mystic rose,
|sSS ded as sign of divine
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Tragedy in Kentucky

Adairville, KY, Jan. 4.-Dr. I. NJ. Gay,
prominent dentist, shot and killed Ed
ward o. Gritty. well-known business
man, and then killed himself. A quar-
rel was the cause.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Accents an OFFER.

Washington, Jan. ct is said that
Denmark has decided to accept Amer
ica's informal offer of $4,000 900 for the
Danish West Indies islands.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Crime of an Indian.

Pineville. Ore. Jan. 6.-In a drunken
quarrel at a Piute Indian camp near
here Matthew Wewa killed his wife,
his brother and two squaws and killed
himself.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
Time and Money

Miss Romantique-The foreign nobility
having nothing to do, must lead awfu!ly mo-
notonous lives.
Miss kostique-Yes, notice those who
come over here never seem to have any
change.-Catholic Standard and Times,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-11
A Fatal Fire.

West Lafayette, Ind, Jan. Elm a
livery stable fire here John Lynch and
81 horses were cremated.