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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05

cording to official reports, the popula-
ton affected in 1s65-'66 was 47,5oo, COO,
in 1s6s-'69 it was 44,5O0, 900, in 1s76-'7s
as: much as $4,000, 900, and in 1s96-'97
it.came to 81, 900, 900. The last famine
almost compares with the present
in area, but not in intensity. At the
corresponding period OF 1897 there
were 100000 on relief works. Now
there" are 3,7s4,ooo, OF more: than
double that. number. In his recent
famine statement Mr.. .Ibbetson said
that. Gin Bombay and the central prov
inces a failure of the crops SO severe
and widespread has never been ex-
perienced before. Similarly through
out Rajputana, the southeast Punjab,
and the western half Of the states of
central India the present drought is
without parallel in extent and inten-
sity."
Fortunately good rain has fallen
during the last three weeks in the
northwest provinces, the Punjab, the
central provinces and central India
This does not affect the present sea-
son, but it secures the crops ger
minatingin the ground, and so guards
against this famine year being fol-
lowed by another. 1t will so tend to
mitigate the growing severity of the
water famine, which is pressing upon
large areas with even greater severit y
than the actual failure of the harvest.
AS it is, prices are rising, and the re-
lief works o,.a crowded
The crops and the food supply OF
India depend mainly on rain. Out of
a total crop area of 225 1000, 900 acres,
only 30,000,G0O acres are irrigated from
| wells, canals. tanks and rivers.
The last famine of 1s96-'97 may be
taken as an approximate measure Of
the present one. On that occasion the
cost to the people of India, owing to
the loss of their food crops, was esti-
mated at Fill, 100000 sterling, about
the total revenue of Great Britain at
present. This is, necessarily, only an
approximate valuation, but the &C.
tual cost to the Indian treasury can
be calculated with consideIa bic ap-
proach to accuracy. The amount
spent on relief works, the loss of rev.
enue, the land revenue suspended, the
loans to famine districts and the
amount of the charitable funds cane
in all to e19,25O.OOO
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
LIFE IN WASHINGTON
Description of an Afternoon Call on
the Chinese Minister.
His Excelicncy Reccivc. visitors
Cordially, but IL Very Careful and
Guarded When II Comes to
Answering QucStiOns.

'''When you are in Rome do as the
Romans do seems TO he Il guiding
motto of the remarkable man who
represents as envoy extraordinary the
Oldest empire at the capital of the new
est great power, who watches the in
terests of the most self satistied Of ma
tions in connection with the affairs
of the most progressive - WI Ting
Fang. Of China. He seems to have &C
quired United States ways as thor
oughly as he has the use of the English
language. and if he were a senator
and We're called out into the lobby at
the capitol to greet visitor he would
conduct himself almost as Senator
Hanna or Senator Foraker does, ex
cept the handshaking and possibly eN-
cept Hanna's Glad TO see YOU" Min
lister WI receives ordinary callers at
the legation most informally. His
conversation shows that he is pre-
pared to make the call pleasant in
cident. Strangers in the city who ven
ture to press the electric button of the
legations front door for chance to
address the oriental displomat are as
tonished upon seeing, as the door
opens, a colored youth, smiling and
showing his row of white teeth. The
callers hand him their cards and en-
ter and are seated opposite the main
staircase. Presently the minister is
seen descending alone and the visitors
wonder when the interpreter will ap-
pear. The minister advances most I'M
tremendously and rather bluntly asks
what is the purpose of the call, and
by that time it is plain why no inter
prefer has. been called into service.
The vigorous, good-looking, gray
headed man in silk speaks the tongue
of Shakespeare and Washington with
out effort and without much foreign
accent. i.
In beginning a conversation with a
Chicago Daily News representative
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05

any railroad. The Creighton brothers
were employed in the construction of
the Union Pacific railroad and other
large enterprises.
Edward Creighton had one ideal in
life and that was to found a free insti-
tuition of learning to be conducted I'M
der Catholic auspices, but he died in
testate, and the plans he had outlined
were left unprovided for. His wife,
Mrs. Mary Lucretia Creighton. inher-
tied his entire fortune She knew of
her husbands plans, and determined
to put them into execution. In her
will she bequeathed S15o,OoO to the
founding of a college that should bear
her husbands name, and Creighton
college was erected in the city of
Omaha and given over to the Jesuit
order. To this endowment fund John
A. Creighton has added liberal dona-
tions to aid in the extension and
equipment of the college.
The next object of Mr. Creighton's
bounty was St. Joseph's hospital,
which was built by him at cost Of
$250,0oo. When it was completed he
again directed his attention to edu-
cation, and founded the John A.
Creighton medical college, in connec-
ton with the hospital. This medical
college became a part of the Creigh-
ton university. He gave largely to the
building of ST. Johns church. nearby
the college, one Of the handsomest
churches in the city. The convent of
the Poor Clares was built by him upon
land that he donated and fund was
set aside for the maintenance of the
convent
His liberality toward charity and
education received recognition some
years ago by his appointment to the
title and distinction of Roman count
by Pope Leo XIII.
The recipient of the Laetare medal
is selected by the president and fac
ulty of the University of Notre Dame
The presentation, together with an H.
Illuminated address, is made on Laetare
Sunday. The custom of giving this
medal was established in 1883 for the
pa PoSS VI SAlSSuAa ing 1HOlC dGllNC
interests in religious and educational
matters by the laity.
Last year it was awarded to Mary
Gwendoien Caldwell, the founder of the
Catholic university.
The names of those who have already
been chosen year by year as recipients
of the Laetare medal are as follows:
John Culinary Shea, the historian; Pat
rick Kelley. the noted architect of
church edifices; Eliza Allen Starr, lee
turer and artist; Gen. John Newton, p
Y. Hickey, Mrs. Anna Hansen Dorsey.
DR.. William J. Onahan, Daniel Dough-
erty. Maj. Henry F. Brownson. Patrick
Donahue, editor and publisher; Angus
tin Daily. Gen. William Stark Rosecrans.
Mrs. Sadlier, DR.. Adds Emmett, Tim
othy Z. Howard, and Mary Gwendolen
Caldwell.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
THE LAETARE MEDAL
10 Be Conferred on John A. Creigh-
ton, of Omaha.
Great Mark of Recognition Deaigned
by NOtre Dame University for
Catholic Lnymen Who Perform
Distinguished Services.

John A. Creighton, of Omaha, Neb.,
received the Laetare medal from the
University of Notre Dame this year.
This medal is presented on Laetare
Sunday-mid-Sunda of Lent-whence
the medal takes it's name. 1t is a
mark of recognition for Catholic lay
men not unlike the golden rose pre-
scented by the pope to distinguish
Catholic soyereigns. This medal is in
tended as a recognition of services rem
dered by the laity in behalf of religion,
education and morality. Men and
women have received it because of
their notable services to religion in
different lines of public duty. His
torians, journalists. jurists, engineers,
artists, writer's and physicians have
been recognized by this distinction.
In this instance the University of
Notre Dame has selected as the re-
cipient a Lenefactor of charity and
Catholic education.
John a. Creighton is one Of the
pioneers Of Omaha. He has been iden-
titled with the business interests of
that city from it's foundation, and is
one of it's most honored and respected
| citizens.
Creighton university, the first en-
dowed Catholic university in the Unit
ed States. was founded by the late Ed
ward Creighton. 1t has been enlarged
and developed by the gifts of John A.
Creighton. St. Joseph's hospital was
founded by the wife of John A.
Creighton, and her bequest was in
creased fonrfold by her husband to
make the hospital a fitting monument
to his deceased wife. The medical col
lege that bears his name was estab-
lished by his gifts and made part of
Creighton university, and numerous
charities in the city of Omaha attest
the liberality and benevolence of the
man that Eotre Dame honors with
this medal. its highest mark of appre-
citation.
Edward Creighton built the first
line of telegraph that reached the Pa
cific coast before the construction OF
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
Irvine Plant

In little over a Wear from the time
OF the approval of the bill for the cree
ton and operation of Irvine plant at
the state penitentiary. the Irvine
plant buildings have been completed
the machinery installed and the
wheels set in motion. Several VISITORS
including some of the trustees of the
state penitentiary, We're present and
saw the preliminary operations in the
making OF Irvine. The operation was not
carried to conclusion and the making
of finished product for the reason
that the machines are new, and they
must be broken in gradually before all
Will be in working order. But the por-
ton of the work of manufacturing
that was gone through with con-
WINGED the spectators that the plant
was first class one and that when
all of the machines are finally set in
operation, the work of Irvine making
will be a success.
The present capacity of the plant is
5000 pounds day, and this may be
doubled at any time by the addition
OF the necessary machinery, the power
plant and buildings having been built
with an ultimate of 10000 pounds in
view. The plant will be operated UNI
der the supervision of an expert Irvine
maker. w. f.. Stiles. whose brot her is
also engaged at the plant as assistant.
The convicts are being broken into
the work gradually.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
Fire Festival.

Recent dispatches from Fargo have
told of the preparation for The fire fes
tival to be held in the North Dakota
metropolis early in June, but the mag
nitude of the affair was not compre-
hended until the Smith Costume Com
pany, of Minneapolis, was made Off
cial costumers for the affair and re-
ceived the first order which was for
5000 costumes. The principal part of
the festival will doubtless be the
grand parade and ball which will be
held on the main street OF the city.
This street, from the Great Northern
to the Northern Pacific depot, about a
dozen blocks, is very smoothly paved.
Bands will be stationed at each corner
and all will play the same tunes at the
same time SO The dancers can 90 from
one end of the street to the other by
the same music The affair will be in
progress three days and promises to
be the most elaborate ever attempted
by SbSvn 81 that fza: ss:saa
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05

a daughter. Mrs. w. O. Goodman, Of
Chicago. In 1s4l Mr.. Sawyer was mar
ried TO Melvina NJ. Hadley, of Vermont,
who all through his remarkable career
was true helpmate to him. She died
in 1855.
Ex-senator Sawyer was born in Rutland
county. VT. September % 1916. When
about a year old he moved with his par
entS to Essex county. n. Y, and in 1917
he settled in the section where he has
lived ever since. In 1858 he embarked in
the lumber business. through which no
amassed a fortune estimated from S! 900. 100
to s2,0OO,0o0 His first political honor was
his election as an alderman to the city
council. and afterwards he was chosen
mayor. In 1864 he was elected to congress-.
where he remained for ten years. and in
1881 he was elected to the United States
senate, which position he held for two
terms. He was always a stalwart repub-
Ncan and his counsel was eagerly sought
both in state and national politics His
public requests We're numerous and gen.
crous. amounting annually to thousands
OF dollars. There was scarcely public
or charitable movement in which he did
not head the list of donors. 1t is believed
large requests will be provided by his Will
for charitable, educational and phian-
thropic purposes.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05

school at Ypsilanti, and subsequently,
became student at the University of
Michigan. Later he attended the Uni
versity Of Notre Dame. The story Of
his life after reaching mans estate is
one of versatility. He first became a
school teacher then soldier. author,
legislator, lawyer and jurist In all
he was a success.
He went from the schoolhouse to the
battlefeld-from books to bullets and
bayonets. In the Twelfth Michigan in
fantry he was in the van at the battle
of Pittsburgh Landing. Under the
deadly fire Of confederate guns he
proved his heroism and devotion to the
star spangled standard of liberty At
Shiloh he was severely wounded. Re-
ceiving an honorable discharge later,
hereturned to Notre Dame and married
Miss Julia A. Redmond. of Detroit.
Subsequently he became professor at
the University of Notre Dame. He
taught with exceptional facility classes
in history. mathematics and astron-
omy. He wrote "a Grammar of the
English Language" and two works of
an educational character entitled "Ex-
celsior" and "Cncle Edwards Stories"
His poems were of exceptional merit,
especially THE Bells of Notre Dame"
In 1878 Prot. Howard became Alder
man Howard. In 1886 it was State SEN
ator Howard In the legislative halls
he achieved glory as the author of the
Momenco drainage bill, the revenue law
and other important measures. In 1899
he was nominated and elected Judge Of
the supreme court. 1t is said of him
that he never disappointed public ex-
pectation in any station to which he
has been called. AS Christian he has
always been unwavering in fidelity to
truth and the doctrines of the Catholic
church. In 1898 he was given the
Laetare medal by the University of
Notre Dame.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
SEEN IN WASHINGTON

Minister WI said, in startlingly fa-
miliar tones:
well, what can do for you?"
The minister was asked If he had
received by mail any further informa-
ton as to what had taken place at
Picking when the world was informed
that the emperor had been deposed,
even slain.
There is no change" replied Mr..
WI. The emperor still reigns Things
are just as they were except that an
heir apparent has been appointed"
A few moments later the subject of
conversation was Ii Hung Chang
What is Lis position now?" was
asked.
He has just gone to Canton as vice
roy of the province"
rs that any lower position than he
has held?"
"Not any. 1t is a high honor to gov
ern such great province-a post of
great power and honor. He is like
the viceroy Of India and could hard
ly hold higher place in the empire"
The minister said in regard to the
commerce of the United States with
China that it would grow if this coun-
try treated his people we'll.
The Chinese legation is large, gray
stone mansion, nearly new, at the cor
ner of Nineteenth and Q streets north
west. The neighborhood is most arts
tocratic, and the house is one of the
finest and most thoroughly modern in
Washington. 1t was built by capt.
talist for his home and the fact that
he leased it to the Chinese goes far to
discredit the gossip about Washington
that this oriental displomatic family
tests the endurance Of the interior of
building. 1t is asserted that reckless
Americans, rushing pell-mell to re-
ception given on agenerous plan at the
Chinese legation, have wrought havoc
with hangings, rugs, brie-a-brac and
woodwork.
At the residence of Minister WI it
may be said that the latchstring is out
most Of the day and evening for call
ers, while at the British legation the
house is open only from II a. M to D.
N. AT the Turkish legation the min
lister is ''in" only from / p. III. to $3.50
p. m"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05

false though it proved to be- Up to
the last moment he was engaged in
politics Crispi was storm center. In
1896 he was practically condemned by
a commission of the chamber for irreg-
ular practices in relation to the Bank
of Rome of which Flavilla was man
ager. Crispi was not impeached, but
it was not the fault of his enemies.
The Grand Old Man of Italy" has
been in public life since 1s4s, when he
conspired against the two Sicilies. He
has been compared with Bismarck and
with Gladstone, and has been fire.
quently called the Bismarck of Italy.
His latest public utterance was in the
shape of an article in 1895, on the an
archist conference of the European
powers,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
TIMOTHY E. HOWARD.
Wcil-known South Bend Juriat and
Instructor Head Indiana
Democratic Ticket

!, is announced authori,ativelv in In.
diana that eN-Judge Timothy +. How
ard will be The democratic candidate
for governor. AT a secret meeting OF
democratic leaders, held at the Grand
hotel. in Indianapolis. the nomination
was offered to Howard, who formally
accepted it. 1t is understood that he
will not have clear field, as b. f. Shive-
~. also of South Bend, will remain in
the race.
Judge Howard is q native of Mich
igan. He was born on farm near Ann
Arbor, January 81, 1887. He attended
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
PHIlETUS SAWYER DEAD.
End Come. Peacefully TO the Long
and Useful Life OF Mi.consin'a
EN-Inited states senator

Oshkosh. Wis. March Gothic death
of former United States Senator Phi
letus Sawyer occurred Yesterday morn
ing at 9:l5 O'clock at the residence of
his sen. His last moments were peace
full and death came like sleep. he had
been i'll but short time Mr.. SAWYER
was known as the Grand Old Man of
Oshkosh and was universally loved and
respected. AS soon as his death was
announced flags were placed at half
mast all over the city and expressions
of sorrow were general.
OF relatives who survive Mr.. Sawyer
there are not many. He has half
sister living in Iowa Next of kin is q
son, Edgar =. Sawyer of this city, and
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
Grain Growers.

meeting of the farmers WAS called
AZ Grand Forks. for the purpose of or
Sanzing a farmers cooperative grain
growers association TO work in har-
monN with the national and interna-
honal association. \ large numbe
from the state We're present. States
Attorney Bancom welcomed the farm
ers on behalf of the mavor and the
city.
j. a. lianley. of ST. Paul. national
secretary to the Farmers cooperative
Grain Growers Association. delivered
an address. following the election of
Il. r. Williams. as chairman pro tenn.
and that of Thomas Dodd, of Mayville.
as temporary secretary. The purpose
OF the meeting was the reduction of
acreage 20 per cent. the passage of Il
resolution for the regulation of wheat
prices at ST per bushel and the intro
duction of wheat into Asia.
Following is a list of the officers
elected: President. Thomas Dodd,
Hope. \. ID.
Vice Presidents. +. l.. Acquire.
kellys; John Kelly. Michigan City:
Thomas Mooney. Larimore: IL. $.
Thompson. Buxton: Henry Stien-
berge. Reynolds: L. A. Bicl1ford,
kempton; o. p, Bakke, Mayville.
Secretary, NJ. $. Blair. Ojata.
Treasurer. knudt Nolmond, Hills
boro.
State Organizer, Chas. Acquire,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
Birds a. Weather Prophets.

If swallows fly near the ground
there will be rainy or windy weather.
If chicks seek shelter it will be wet.
If chickens and other fowls pick their
feathers the weather will be cloudy
and damp. If, during severe frosts,
roosters crow early the thermometer
will rise. When ducks battle and
quack there will be rain. When
they are quiet there will be thunder
storm. If a cat searches for a warm
place the weather will be colder. If it
scratches door, table or other object
with it's claws there will be windy and
snowy weather.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
CHARGES OF MACRUM.
The EN-ConsuI to Pretoria Tells the
House Committee of His Conn
plant Against England.

Washington. March 2o.-Charlcs f..
Macrum. of East Liverpool. o., the
American consul at Pretoria, app
peared before he house foreign af-
fairs committee yesterday and told
of the alleged indignities he suffered
at the hands of he British during
his incumlency His testimony was
a decided disappointment. There is
no question that the British censor at
Durham did open two letters of tho
former consul, and it was clearly cs-
tablshed that Macrum did not report
this fact to he department. When
asked why he had not made Il report
of the incident the late consular Off
Ger declined to make an explanation.
After hearing the testimony the
committee decided to drop the mat
ter and, inasmuch as the British gov
eminent has expressed its regret at
the occurrence, the matter is now q
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
APPROACHING THE END.
Sig. Crispi. Known as Italy's Grand
Old Man, Not Expected to Live
Very Much Longer.

Ex-Premier Crispis illness has been
topic OF discussion over the water.
and grave fears are entertained about
the future of ltaly's grand old man.
He is over so, and until recently APP
peared to be good for other years Of
usefulness. He has been through many
storms. In 1896 it was reported that
he had been slain by an assassin. and
there was some ground for the rumor
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
sPesHIbftfu1tist,'
:fE.::a4 eIs!.s1Hflss '-.7H'
II &ade1a&at the. rolailnt;on

state convention convened at Grand
Forks. and NJ. II. kitf. of Tower City.
was chosen chairman.
T.. y. Taylor. of st. Thomas. j. y.
Esterbrooke. of jamestown, and T.. L.
gerwig. of Ilillsboro. were nominated
as representatives of the prohibition
party to the national convention at
Chicago.
The resolutions as adopted by the
delegates form their platform strictly
along temperance lines. holding that
gold and silver are immaterial where
the youth and moral development of
be country :lre concerned
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
TO RELIEVE MAFEKING.
to Assist Col. Baden-Powell and
His Brave Men.

Lieut.. Col C. O. Plumer, who is re-
ported to be now within few miles OF
Mafeking with his Rhodesian troops.
has been trying ever since the war be-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05

gan to reach the besieged city in the
north and TO relieve his friend, the
gallant Col. BadenP Powell. Plumer is
an old hand in the African service.
During the campaign of 1896 he was
in command of Plumer's mounted
rifles, and for his work in that capacity
he was breyetted lieutenant colonel
and awarded the South African medal.
He is an officer of the York and Lauca-
shire regiment, and until the present
war begun he was deputy adjutant
general at Aldershot. He served in
Egypt all through the campaign Of
1854, and at that time won the medal
and clasp for his bravery in the field.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
Bloodiest of the Century.

The ''bloodiest battle of the cen
fury" was that of Borodino, Russian
village, where Napoleon fought the
Russians on September Z, 1912 Near
~ $4,000 men were placed hors du
combat, .....
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-04-05
Brief Notes.

Seventeen years ago Col. Lounsber,
ry told w. ID. Washburn. that the lat
ter would some time build road to
his newly purchased lands in Mclean
county. Washburn is just getting
around to it now.
The old Glaat Northern roun,.
hoAse at Minot. containing about 3d.
900 brick and several thousand feet Of
lumber, has been purchased by Julius
Fairchild for SlOO
Geo. w. kurtz will establish a tow
mil' at jamestown
The whist contest between AieXan-
dria and Grand Forks was won By the
former.