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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
STRIKE is ORDERED.
The Executive Hoard of United Mine
Workers Orders Anthracite
Miners to Quit Work.

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 15.-At Sis
O'Clock "Wednesday afternoon prcsi-
dent Mitchell and Secretary Wilson. of
the United Mine Workers of America,
affixed their signatures TO the docu-
ment which Will call $4,000 miners of
the Penns ,ylvania amt hracite region
from their work Monday morning and
preripitate one of the most gigantic
strikes in the history OF the labor
world. The document was he official
ndorse ment of he request of the an
thracite districts to strike. 1t was
considered by the national executive
board of the mine workers East week,
and when the board adjourned all
power to inGorse the request for the
strike was left in the hands of the ma
,onal president and secretary. The
official order TO strike has been sent
the three presidents of Pennsylvania
districts.
In their demands the miners ask
the correction OF many evils. the more
important of which are the following:
Abolition OF the company stores, rcduc-
tior in the price of powder to $50 a key,
abolition OF company doctors. semi month
ly payment Oh wages. abolition Of the Slid
ing scale. wages paid in cash, 2.2i9 pounds
TO the ton an advance OF ~ per cert. in
wages Il IS than Sl.5o and NOT xceeGing
$l.15 a Gay. that all classes Of DAY labor
row receiving 10" ard not exec edng Il, -
shall receive 10 per cent. over present
wages that all day labor now receiving
81. - shall be advanced 10 per cent. that
no miner shall have a, any time more han
one breast gang or other class OF work,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
DLAIH AND DES0LAN0N.
FURIOUS Hurricane and Tidal Wave
50 Cause Havoc On the Gulf
Coast.
CITY OF GALVESTON, TEX, SUFFERS.
Mayor Jones Estimates the Loss of
Life at 5,OOO-At Least 5000 Fami-
lies observation-disclosures of the Dead
Shot Down-Other Towns Report
Many Deaths.

Houston. Tex. Sept. 10.-Ihe city
of Galveston and many other cities
and towns on the gulf coast in Texas
are he scenes of great calamity.
due TO the hurricane and tidal wave
of Saturday afternoon and night.
Ihe waters of the gulf and bay met,
covering the island on which Calves
ton is located to a depth OF from
six to twelve feet During this sud
den flood a most terrible storm was
raging. the wind blowing about so
miles an hour. Mayor Jones of Gal
weston estimates the number OF dead
at fully 5000. 1t is said 1900 bodies
have been found Some have been
buried. some burned and Others
dumped into the sea. Fully 1000
buildings were wrecked. Aside from
the calamity at Galveston, % Texas
towns report estimated loss OF life
due 20 the storm, ia: estimated
damage to property, S5,215.o0O; dam
age to railroads and telegraphs out
side of Galveston. S230.OoO; damage
to cotton crop, estimated on average
crop of counties affected, $4,000 bales.
at $50 a bale, S3.o00,O00.
A Prompt Response.
Gov Savers appealed TO President
Mckinley for aiG. This appeal was
met with by prompt response from
the president, who stated that 10000
tents anG 10000 rations had been or
Gered to Galvest on. Gov. Savers also
addressed an appeal to each munltlpal-
ity in the state. asking for prompt as
sistance in caring for the sufferers.
kilograms OF inquiry and sympathy
have been pouring in from every state
in the union, and in almost every in
stance substantial relief has been OF
ferec.
Soldiers Perish.
A special to the News from San An
tonic, Ten, says: At military head
quarters. department of Texas, the in
formation is that of 1870 men stationed
at Fort San Jacinto, Galveston. only
Is escaped Further information is
that the captain in command is among
the victims. Lieut.. Col, c. S. Roberts
ad jutant general department of Texas
is in Galveston on a tour of inspection
1t is not known if he is among the
small number at the fort who es
capped.
Resume of Losses.
Based on reports believed to be &C
curate, the following statement is
probably as near correct as can be
arrived at regarding the losses in the
Texas storm:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20

England and most other countries
are complaining bitterly ut the rap
idly increasing price O; coal. But if
the coal famine leads civilization to
adopt electric or sun heating it will
save Europe and North america alone
a little bill of 1915, 100000 a year loss
to buildings and personal property
by fire. London alone has ten fires
day on an average, and spends
s75O,ooO year on her fire brigade.
New York has is, fires every "a hours.
and expends; s3,51o,ooo in putting
them out. Every time as alarm is
sounded in London it costs 5000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20

The twentieth century will have "a
leap years, the greatest humber pos
sible February will have five Sun
days three times-192O, 1o4s and l976.
The earliest possible date on which
Easter can occur is March H.. The
last time it occurred on that date
was 1915 The latest date that East
err can occur is April 25. 1t will oc-
cur but one time in the coming cen
fury on that datc-7943. The middle
day Of the century will be January
/, 1851. There will be $50 eclipses
of the moon and sun during the com.
ing century.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
Candidate Named.

Denver, Col. Sept. l3.-J. B. Orman,,
Of Pueblo, was nominated for gov-
ernor hy the democratic convention.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20

HE folTOWIng FePIV Was Ttcr.VeT:
"Tientsin, july a5.-Lootins by American
troops in walled city of 'rientsiT unfound-
ed and denied. Silver taken from burned
mint under direction of Col. Nc AIDE, ma
rine corps. commanding. who was in
valided to-day. No property destroyed ex-
ccpt under military exigency. American
troops have orders to protect life and prop
erty in American southeast quarter OF city.
assigned them. VIII forward reports OF
commanders of American guards IN city.
'cOOI. IDG t,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
Lii Gives His Word.

Washington. Sept. IT. Minister WI
has received cabtegram from Ii Hung
Chang answering the hope expressed
in the American note of a few days ago
that his powers are sufficient 10 pro
tect American lives and interests in
China. Earl Ii says he has that power
and will see that the protection is
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20

the navy was rapid. In 1855 he was made
master; in lst, lieutenant; in 1861, lieIten-
ant commander; in $50, commander. in
1881, captain: in 1894 commodore, and III
April, 1891. rear admiral
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
No Loo:ina by Americans.

Washington. Sept, 12.-The war de-
partment made public The following
telegram:
"Fowler. Chefoo: Send following cable
gram to Coolidge. commanding united
forces Tientsin: Reported here extensive
lootins In Tientsin. Report imme diatciy
whether American troops took part, II so
punish severely: repress steTnlS. Absolute
regard for life and property of noncoln-
NO. .lni ni
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
LOST N TERRIBLE STORM
The Big Barge, John 5. Lyons,
Founders in a Furious Gale
on Lake Erie.
FOURTEEN OF THOSE ON BOARD PERISH.
The SCHOONER Dundee Is Also
DrowneL-Other Disasters Feared
-ENciting Voyage Across Lake
Michigan.

Cleveland, O.. Sept. l3.-rhe tail end
of the West Indian hurricane which
swept over Lake Erie Tuesday night
proves to have been the most diSas-
trous storm that has visited. this sec
ton in several wears. The wind at
one time attained a velocity a: 60
miles an hour. and it was then bow
ing directly from the west ing
practically clear sweep OF the whole
lake. Dispatches begin 10 tell Of the
shipping disasters that resulted from
the gale. At least two vessels We're
sunk, carrying down with them sew
eraI persons. and Il number OF other
vessels have reached port in d badly
damaged condition
The John Is. Lyon. 255-foot steam
err owned ny j. c. Gilchrist. OF This
city. foundered about five miles off
Conneaut. o., and all but TWO OF her
crew of 16 We're lost The schooner
Dundee sank about Is miles off this
port and the cook. a woman, was
drowned. the master and crew escap-
ing on Il raft.
A Terrible Voyage.
Milwaukee. Sept 13.--Battered and
damaged. the Flint and Pcre Mar
quette No. 4. of the Pere Marquette
line. arrived in port here Wednesday
morning. after one of the narrowest
escapes from disaster ever expert
enced by a passenger steamer on the
lake. Thirty of her passengers were
more or less injured on the trip while
a number received injuries which are
quite serious. Almost every window
in her cabin was broken. while he
cabin was one mass OF broken TIM
bers, broken chairs and pieces of
giass.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
Assassin Arrested.

Picking, Sept 9.-The japanese have
arrested the assassin OF Baron Won
ke,teler. the late German minister to
China The assassin. who has been
handed over to the Germans by the
japanese, has confessed his guilt. He
was arrested for trying to sell to Il
japanese officer a watch with initials
which he admitted taking from the
body of Baron Won ketteler. He after
wards admitted the crime. SAYING that
the imperial government ordered the
cprn1niS Sior nj I ha act
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
Situation Improves.

Galveston, Ten Sept. 1.-THE city
has finally lifted its head from be-
meath the weight of woe which has
been pressing down. and from now on
its rehabilitation will be sure. and if
money is received it will be rapid.
The first real attempt to clear away
the great mass of debris piled along
the beach front for distance of sew
eral miles was BEGUN Friday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
The known Dead.

Houston. Tex. Sept. l5.-The Post
prints a list of 2.101 names of the Gal
weston dead, compiled from various
sources. but believed % be aut hentic.
There Were hundreds of bodies burned.
buried at sea and in the sand. of which
10 identification was possible; there
were other hundreds who were buried
on the beach of the mainland. few OF
whom have been identified. There are
many bodies still in the ruins of Gal
weston. and scattered along the beach
Of the mainland and in the marshes.
where they We're thrown by the water.
Some of these bodies have been sent 20
miles inland along small watercourses
by the rush of high waters Taking
all things into considerations there
seems no longer any doubt that the
number of dead will reach beyond the
estimates of 5000 which has been made
by Mayor Jones. Maj. r. &. Lowe and
other reliable citizens of Galveston
Great Libcrality.
Chicago, Sept. 15.-Dispatches show
the generosity of many cities to the
distressed in Galveston. \ compila-
ton presents the following figures:
Q1-c
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20
Must Weigh the Facts.

sensations have been made to The
president in opposition TO withdrawal
in advance of the procurement of alb
solutely sufficient guarantees for the
protection of American interests in
China and for he safety Of the native
Christians. This last addition is one
most difficult 10 meet, but being in
sisted upon by the missionary Gle
ment. is being given most careful con-
s;GpratiOn
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-20

The exodus from the city is heavy
to-day and hundreds more are
eager to 90 who are unable to secure
transportation. Along the bay front
there are scores of families with de-
iected faces pleading to be taken from
the stricken city. where, in spite of
every effort to restore confidence
there is a universal feeling of depres-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26
NESTS FOR LAYERS.
Dest Material IL Dry Earth ON the
Bottom. with Chopped Hay
Over the Earth

Many claim that the nests should be
on the ground, but all claims that hens
should have their nests on the moist
ground are but theories. and unsup-
ported by facts. What is required for
the hen in winter is snug. warm loca-
ton. while in summer she should have
a cool place. The best material for a
nest is dry earth on the bottom, with
chopped hay over the earth. Then
dust the nest, hens and eggs with Per-
sian insect powder. put small guam
tlty OF tobacco refuse in the nest and
clean it out thoroughly should an egg
become broken or the nest foul The
brokeneggs will cause lice quicker than
anything else. But first see that the
hen has no lice, then give her good
eggs and she will bring off brood if
She has warm and comfortable nest.
The nest should be made movable. so
as to be taken outside for cleaning,
and it should never be placetl,w here anv
OF the fowls can cause it TO be filthy or
roost upon ii. 1t should never be So
high as 20 compel efforts 10 reach it, as
the large breeds will prefer to lay on
the ground rather than TO reach high
nest. even when footway is provided. to
say nothing of the fact that some of
the hens learn to fly over fence by first
learning TO reach a high nest. Never
have the nest in barrel or SO con-
structed that the hen must jump down
to 1t, as broken eggs will be the conse-
quenee, but rather SO place the en-
trance as TO permit her to walk in upon
the eggs. The nest should be placed in
dark position. or so arranged that
the interior will be somewhat q. rk,
which Will be partial protection
against egg eating. For flock of one
dozen hens, four nests will be sufficient.
American Gardening
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26
AMONG THE POULTRY.

Nursing crippled, deformed and
stunted chicks is waste of time and
energy.
AS to Matching chicks, this is the
best time not to DO it, Break the news
gently to the broody hens.
Thin out the beets and other garden
truck and give them to the hens that
are shut in yards. They like the lawn
clippings. too.
Not everybody realizes how much
water the hen will drink if she can get
it. Most people have an idea that she
can get all she needs in her own way;
but just try putting a painful of fresh
water every day where the flock can get
at 1t, and note results.
From July to September. or
through the hot weather. the hens are
better Off il shut entirely out Of the
hen houses. Fix up roosts outside in
sheds. or under temporary roof on
poles.-Farm Journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26

q slight slant for drainage, the feed
cylinder is at a, and yard or run
way begins at Y. If the location al
lows a shallow ditch, the approach,
e, may be omitted. This tank may be .,
3 or feet wide or even more, according
to the supply of running water. For an
extensive duck ranch the idea is to have
the tank 800 or 400 feet long divided by
wire into sections for the acco nm oda-
ton of scores of fowls.
The ditch and the tank which lines
1t may be so constructed that the depth
will be just sufficient to allow the ducks
to assume the position shown in the il
.ustration, being enabled with a little
effort to reach the food which has been
dropped from above into the tanks.
While searching for the food their
necks and legs will be actively en-
ployed. The author describes a svs-
TEN of cylinder or feed boards which
extend the whole length of the tank,
and by striking with hammer a one
end food is dropped from the board or
cylinder into each tank. This opera
ton, repeated several times day by
the attendant, provides ample exer-
else
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26
ENTERTA1Ns FOR CHARITY.
The Benehcent Work of Miss Eva
Nudge. n Young New
York Girl

Miss Eva Nudge of New York. en-
joys the distinction of having raised
more money for charitable purposes
than amy other girl of her age in
America. She is only Is and has for
some Years past been engaged in en-
Pertaining select circles with songs
and representation. AT six years of
age she attracted public attention by
her remarkable musical gifts. being
engaged at that time to sing at re-
ception at the white house, Washing
ton. ID. c.. by President and Mrs
Cleveland. Twice since that time she
has appeared in entertainments at
the white house and has been con-
stantly engaged in giving songs and
recitals during the - years past.
Miss Nudge has been specially noted
for her warm interest in charity
work. and two beautiful god medals
have been given her in commemora-
ton Of her services in this direction
one by her society and professional
friends and the other. set with dia-
monds, by the New York press. She
enjoys the enviable distinction of hav-
ing given more to the poor than any
other girl Of her age in the country.
Her latest achievement is the rendi-
ton, in a Stonewall jackson suit and
hat. of the famous poem. Barbara
Frietchie." which aptly displays her
accomplishments. The musical set
ting enables her the free use of rich
contralto voice. Miss Nudge is a
lineal descendant Of Zachariah Nudge.
prebendary of Exeter and vicar of
Plymouth. born 1880; and of Admiral
Zachariah Nudge. Of the English
navy.
BY her work Miss Nudge has raised
$4,000. all of which has been devoted
to worthy charities.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26

! guess we can get whole drove of
them now. Come, Hannah. let's leave
this letter till tomorrow; it's time we
were abed."
On the following day the rusty pen
was again brought into use, and an
other letter of grabbed characters
found it's way to the lawyers Office,
accepting his terms. And the waiting
time began.
1t is curious to note what effect even
the probability of wealth has on the
average mind. Ezra Hampton was
above the average, so he pursued the
even tenor of his way, and performed
his duties as faithfully as though
'Unkle Zeke's" thousands had never
been heard of
Not SO his wife Hannah; mindful of
her coming greatness, it was impossi-
BILE for her not to show it. She took
on superior tone with her neighbors,
and limited at coming changes; for
SO repeatedly had Ezra charged her
to keep the good news a secret until
they surely knew the result that she
dare not enlarge on it as she would
have liked.
Why should she buy round steak
when soon unlimited wealth would be
hers? SO she ordered choice bits with
a wise nod of her head and remark
that her money was as good as other
folks.
The people of her little world Won
dered why Hanna Hampton acted so
important, and Ezra mildly remon-
strated, assuring her bird in the hand
was worth two in the bush. But she
silenced him by saying that did not
mean when you was going to get the
whole bush, too.
Days had grown int o weeks and weeks
into months when the decisive answer
came. Again Mrs. Hampton leaned over
her husbands shoulder. with joyous
anticipations of the wealth soon to be
theirs. But the words were hard to
comprehend.
There was little doubt that the prop
erty really belonged to them. but so
many papers were missing and the rec
ords had been so neglected that no
proof could be brought. Almost end
less litigation would probably be the
result of any effort to reclaim the
land. So it would perhaps be as we'll to
drop the matter.
In these researches. however. they
had made another discovery. Ezekiel
H. Hampton had, been a colonel in the
revolutionary army and had been en-
rolled as member of the Original Off
GERS, society composed of officers
who had served in that war. Each
member paid certain amount to per
petuate the association. Membership
was to descend in the direct male line
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26
Oats for Poultry Food.

We doubt if there is better single
grain feed for poultry than oats. We
see that in one Of the poultry Journals
a writer is advocating it as a brand
new idea, and is advising others to try
it. His articles seem to have met with
some criticism, the critics declaring
that oats are very dangerous, as the
sharp hul!s will penetrate the thin
membrane OF the crop. It is very
strange that such opinions are held by
poultry raisers anywhere. We can
conceive OF such an accident if the oats
are fed when the fowls are very hungry
and water given afterwards. But if
fed in any reasonable circumstance S
the oats can do only good The writer
has fed oats for years and to all ages
of fow.s and never had mishap. Oats
are as va!ua BILE for chicks as for colts.
Farmers Review.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26

Said Ezekiel r. Hampton having no
life right in this society.
And the writer took much pleasure
in congraulating Mr.. Hampton on be-
ing legally entitled to belong to this
august and honorable body. His name
had been sent to the president for this
state, and in a few days he would
doubtless be heard from. Thus through
no fault of their own bad come to these
brave souls the hard task of bearing
bitter disappontment.
The president was heard from So
ciety documents of all sorts poured in
upon Ezra until in few weeks he had
received as much mail as had come to
him before in as many years. The vii
lage postmaster and Hannah could
scarcely keep up with it.
OF course. Ezra became a member.
His faithful wife would permit nothing
else. And, of course, too. he attended
the annual dinner. And in hearing of
the giories of that festive occasion Mrs.
Hampton found some slight compen-
wealth and official position. With brave
heart she tried to bring her husband
to the same opinion.
II don't know, Ezra. but it's most as
good as being mayor; there's less care,
and it's ever so much more high
toned"
And Ezra would answer submissive
w. 7 -,
that Aldurney."
Ezra's Inheritance. however. had no
light influence on the people of Rural
ton. For as soon as it was noised
abroad they straightway began a
search for warlike ancestors. Fortu-
nately he had no rival as a member of the
o. o. S. Admission to the body was too
difficult.
1t seemed as if the whole popula ion
OF the colony must have served in tie
early days, so many grandfathers were
found who had held office. while sors
and daughters of the revolution we.e
discovered in every household.
| Family crests were unearthed, or
made to order. Rusty sabers and mo ia
eaten ARMY sdoules were nunS IN mary
a hall. And the envied of all was
summer traveller, who returned fro:n
her trip ito the other side" with a
photograph of an English estate which
she proudly exhibited as her fami::y
homestead.
So, though Ezra'sinheritance brought
disappointment to him ard his brave
wife, it came as blessing to the pen.
pie of Ruralton, for without it they
might have never known the pleasure
of seeking and finding illustrious for
bears.-Boston Globe.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26
wel,-Bu,,t Poultry Fences.

There Is nothing in relation to poul-
try keeping that gives more satisfac-
ton than well-built poultry fence of
wire on posts thai are so deeply set
they will never incline in any direction.
1t pays to have firm fence. 1t will
save great deal of vexation. The
posts should be SO deeply set that they
will stand wind and rain, frost and
soil moisture. This can be obtained
only by having the holes dug so deep
that the bottoms Of the posts will be
below the region subject to heaving
In the spring, which does not necessar-
lily mean below the region OF frost.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-07-26
Washed Egg. Not Wanted.

Many egg handlers object to having
eggs washed before shipments; not that
they object TO clean eggs. Oh, no! Fos
the latter bring more money and are
more satisfactory TO handle. But they
claim that washed eggs spoil quickly.
Without going into scientific explana-
ton. it is said that washing renders the
she'll more porous, and decomposition
soon begins. When the egg is candled,
its quality quickly shows up. A clean
egg OF poor quality will sell for less
than a dirty egg OF good quality.
though the latter will sell for less than
a clean egg of good quality. The rem
edy is to have the eggs clean from the
start, and though this is often difficult
in wet weather. there is no need for the
large proportion Of dirty eggs now sent
to market.-Poultrv Monthly.