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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
FRUITS IN PUERTO RICO.
paFtment After Investtgation Re.
ports Them of Poor Quality.

DR.. o. F. Cook, special agent Of the
agricultural department., has re-
turned from Puerto Rico, where he
went to ascertain what species and va
rieties Of plants are found there, in
order that the department might be
able to enter upon the work of Sc
curing others likely to be of use in
improving and extending the agri-
cultural industries. He finds that COT
fee, sugar and tobacco are the princi-
pal prod uctions, and that fruits and
vegetables sold in the markets of
Puerto Rico are inferior in quality
and unsuitable for export. The ba-
mana. for instance, has scarcely been
considered as a source of income or
an article of export. 1t has been
planted principally for shade in coffee
plantations, and as one variety was as
good as another for this purpose,
most of the bananas are unstable.
AS the conditions for commercial ba-
mana growing are favorable, it may
be expected that attempts in this di-
rection will soon be made. 1t is nec-
essary, however, that at least 500 acres
be put under thorough cultivation. for
the product of less land can hardly be
marketed to advantage.
There is room for great improve
ment in the production of coffee. and
If modern methods were employed
this industry would be much more
profitable than it is at present. Or
anges, lines and other citrus fruits,
European grapes and other semi
tropical fruits and vegetables can be
produced in the drier parts of the is
land, while from the moister parts
vanilla, cocoa, mangoes and other
strictly tropical plants can be ex-
ported. There are no localities sufti-
GENTLY hot and humid for the rub
Reproducing plants of the Amazon
valley. but the African rubber vines.
if planted on the rocky pinnacles Of
the foothills, will thrive, and the
wealth OF the island can be greatly
increased by their cultivation.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25

The economy Of the Cuticura treatment ebo, h
the letter of Mr. w. NJ. Nichell of Lex..n n, ny
who spent one thousand dollars with doctor nnn;E4
and medical colleges in vain attempt to fiif e,
nus llttle son. friend recommended thee of tho
Cutcura remedies, and he gives the following
the 8 IoA
NY SON when he six old. break,r on ns
broke SHOULDER wrist Around his body arms
ms legs from hisAnecs to his ankles solid scab. f1
pshed tried four and then medical college ,
5 a NO a g90d yet Spent not less than
trying cuTlcrRA remedies telling he had spell like i
up, began improve and got so he could eep short ma
gave me and my vito some rest Thank the Lord he
rat hearty and stout boy, long years
crying and worrying CuT1cUnA remedies cured him..
Three children in one household suffering simulta
ousiy from eczema. Such was the distressing cond
OF Mrs Annie Ring of 5l5 East Thirteenth Street. N.
ork City, who tells her experience in these words
"My second child got when seven months Old Tire
months later my first child got it and following him
agony whole bodies especially their so
sore ana that the little blind half
can describe the suffering of second child body
bloody s constantly crying could get no
sleep, and he aeqa did not look human tried
crHA The first application brought relief case after
Ointment the cured and whole neshborood
is surprised at the wonderful effect of CUT1cURA."
One of the most OF is that the little
daughter OF Mrs. G. A. Conrad of Lisbon, n H. whose
su11erlngs from eczema were intense that her hands
had to be tied to keep her from tearing flesh The
mother wrtes:-
"When my little girl six months old, she eczema We
had used cold creams and all kinds remedies nothing
her any good in fact she kept getting used wrap
heT hands up ana when would dress her. had
table, for could not hold her. She and
when she could she would pieces
used four boxes of CUTIcURA Ointment
and the CuTcURA REsoLvEsr she was cured and
see no traces Of the humor left truhuy say they
have saved her life"
1t will afford us pleasure to have parents whose little
ones afflicted with any form of skim scalp or blood
humor write to any one of the above addresses for
roboration of the facts given and have doubt that
such an appeal will elicit still stronger testimony regard
ing the wonderful curative properties of the CUTcURA
remedies. The full set, for complete external and
Internal treatment, costs but 81. 25 and consists Of
CuTlcURA SOAP !25c) to cleanse the skin of crusts
Ointment (50c), instantly alay itching irritation,
and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and CUT1cURA
fEsoLvENT (5Oc }, to cool and cleanse the blood. A
single set is often sufficient the most torturing
disfg.ring skin, scalp, and blood humors rashes Itch
ngs, and rritations with loss of hair, when the best
physicians. and all other remedies fail.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
A Trap of Her own Setting.

We have all met people whose pride in
their possessions is so great that they can see
no charms in those of others. A young bota-
mist was showing party of ladies and gen
the choicest plants. Among the visitors was
would-be young-looking, middle-aged lady
who at every description volunteered the
statement that the plants and flowers she
had at home were quite the equal of any
thing here or indeed anywhere
just as they We're. passing giant cactus
she was heard to exclaim:
well, this is nothing extraordinary l
have cactus at home that is still larger. l
planted and reared it myself"
Reared it YOURSELF" the professor
gently observed. "How remarkable! This
;peclmen, is GO years old, and if yours is still
larger"
The lady did not stay to hear any more,
but executed strategic movement to the
rear.-Philadelphi Press.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
Getting Ready.

Two carloads of machinery have ar
rived for the penitentiary Irvine plant,
being the last that is to come. The
machinery is being installed, as the
work of setting up the engines and
lifting up the power house is nearly
completed. The main building and
the Irvine plant building have been
wired for electric lights. The plan
in the main building contemplates the
installation of a light in each cell, and
the cell block will be lighted with
four miniature ares, that will make the
interior as light as day, and vet will
cast no shadow in the cells. The in
stalling of electric lights will make a
great Improvement in the institution.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
After u Pardon.

Governor Fancher has received from
the consul of the Austrian govern
ment. at Chicago. transmitted through
Secretary of State John HAY, n num-
Der OF petitions and documents i'm the
case of Joseph Till, a subject of that
government, who is now serving sem
tence of life imprisonment i'm the state
penltentiary at this place for the muir
der of Adam Miller. i'm pembina coun-
ty. in 1895, There is petition from
friends and neighbors of Till at
Paks. Hungary. his former home. in
which is set forth the good character
OF the young man prior to his depart
ure for the United States and a certiti-
cate of the fact that no crime was ever
charged against him there.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25

Evansville, O., Jan. 1.-THE historic
"Y' bridge at the junction of the
Mustingum and Licking rivers in this
city has been closed to traffic in con-
sequucc Of a report Of expert engl-
neel that it is liable to fall of its
ownweight at any moment. 1t has
bee1in use for is years.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
Sheridan Sails

Tacomah. WASH, Jan. 1S.-The trans
port Sheridan sailed for Manila with
an immense cargo of hay, meats and
army supplies. She also carried heavy
mails for the soldiers and materials for
building an additional ice plant.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
Died Sll&il1 enly

Licoln, Neb., Jan. 17.-Jay b. Bur.
row one of The principal organizers
of I. Farmers alliance and the pop
ulisparty in Nebraska. died suddenly
at home in ills city from lumbago
lie as 67 years of age, native of
Ne'York, and lad lived in Nebraska
sin 1850.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
The Militia.

The militia of the state is reorgan-
lied. after the war in which the state
troops were merged into the United
States volunteer organization. There
have been few changes i'm the officers
of the companies. The regiment goes
back into existence with Colonel A..
z. Pealle, of Valley City. in command
and Colonel Truemann, who COM
manded the two batalions i'm the
Philippines, as lieutenant colonel. oc-
cupying his old position. Majors
White and Frame are in command of
the two battalions.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
Fire at Mandan.

Early in the morning fire broke out
in the hardware store of w. r. Haight.
at Mandan. Mr.. Haight was asleep in
the upper story and escaped by jump
ing from window to the ground in
his night clothes. The building and
contents We're destroyed. The adjoin-
ing veneered building, belonging to
Romeo. of Mandan. and Conrad. of st.
Paul, also burned with contents. The
next building to the east was pulled
down and the remainder of the block
was saved. Loss about $4,000: in
sured for $4,000
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
Died Suddenly,

Esse:.. Conn, Jan. 17.-Judge James
Phelps died suddenly at his home here,
aged .3 years. He served in the Forty
fifth, Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh
congresses.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
4 Generous Gift.

NYork, Jan l7.-Miss Helen Gould
hasontributed $4,000 to aid in the
;ss,s;ng of the lew home for the naval
SA h Of the ,oung Mems Christian
|# iation in Icooklyn, a work that is
= : undertaken by the internationc,
,nittee OF tat association.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25

INKS. biLNA A. LOCKWOOD ATE CANDIDATE
beva loc5wood the
only
in
the legal she has fortune to- The
Peruna Medicine Company ~ 1 49, AN''S W AA0
1 hags used your RqnboM for myself and my n,oer Mrs.
H 11nSd I d Bns rS7u in her s nvaak
for feeble and old people, those Il dozy and y nrzss uss
Yours truly ReIna a Iocsauoog
of the bnndred
10 one aar OF 3h hid
have no OF the head they have This great
Menine
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
Hymn Writer Dead.

Lond IN, Jan. 90. = Canon Henry
Twells, a weli-known writer of hymns,
is dead.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
Indicted.

il Bluffs, Ia, Jan. ls.-The
ny returned true bills against
les. OF South Omaha, the ''Di-
err and Mrs. p. b. Yates. of
a. on the charge IF being Grim
onsible for the death of the
ae..'' t.uSl''ef' E'hef 1ates. Whlcn
.ur,ed in this city January 5.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-01-25
Historic Bridge Unsafe.

o.ur,ad in this city January 5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03

to determine all the civil and political
rights of the Inhabitants. Congress was
thus given plenary power to deal with the
whole matter as It might deem wise.
Mr.. Teller interJected the statement that
Congress could take these islands into the
country or leave them out. as It saw fit
Mr.. Foraker said there was no disposition
to leave out the Inhabitants Of Porto Rico.
There was no intention to make their is
land a state or. in the accepted sense, q
territory. The island was q dependency
I'VE do not propose to deal with the peo-
pie Of Porto Rico inequitabiy," said Mr..
Foraker. 1T Is true we have put q duty
Of 15 per cent of the duty levied under the
Dfngiey law on products imported into this
country from the island, but it is also true
that we have given every dollar back to
them for their own benefit We do not
take a dollar from them. We impose the
duty because it is needed for revenue. All
Of the industries on the island are para
lyzed. Storm and consequent famine have
crippled everything. II. I'm accordance with
a suggestion that has been made, we turn
them loose the inhabitants would have no
means to organize a government They
must have revenues, and they cannot get
them by direct taxation. We will give back
to them the duties received on their pro-
ducts and millions besides"
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interest to followers of league bowling.
There will be three matches. and every
club in the league will participate in the
games. Monday night the CAROLS. now
leading, but by SO small a margin that
they can easily be pulled from their ex-
allied position. will compete with the Saen-
gerbund. who are now a good second. The
result of the games may be shifting Of
position Of the two teams. On Wednesday
the Golden Eagles ard Y. NJ. C. A. teams
will meet at the Eagles alley, and the
sides are so evenly matched that great
contest is expected On Friday night the
two teams which are now lowest in the
standing, the Columbias ard the Business
Men, will meet at the latter's alleys in
South Washington This will be the last
meeting Of these two clubs during the pres
ent season. and both are ambitious for
higher place. it is predicted that the
struggle will be a game one.
During the week Manager Brandt of the
Golden Eagles will have his team at al
most constant practice. shaking themselves
up for the contest with the Chicago All
Stars. on March IA. On this date six games
will be played at the Eagles alleys-three
IN the afternoon and three in the evening.
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Y. Nj. c. A. WON THREE GAMES.
Defeated BOwlers of the Busfness
Mems Club.

The Young Mems Christian Association
league bowling team shook off its Iethargv
last night in its match with the Business
Mems Club bowlers. The match was NAV
ed at the association alleys and the home
team won all three of the games PLAYED
This was a severe blow to the South WASH
lngton five, for it leaves them in the tall
end position with a number of games to
win before they can pull out of that hole
And at this season, the teams come
down the home stretch the stern chase is
always a hard one. But on the other hand
the association players bid fair to again
become factors in the pennant hustle Their
recent long run of hoodoos and defeats
seems broken, for the team played a great
game last night, and all of its victories
were well earned. since the visiting team S
scores were not small by any means
The result of the match moves the Y. NJ.
G. AS one point higher in the race pass
ing the Golden cages, who fall back to
fourth. The Business Men did not present
their regular team last night, showing Fa!-
Ter and Gerst in place of Miller and Land
The change but weakened the team all of
Gersts scores being low, and Fuller max
ing good but once. Crist did much the best
work for his side. The associations new
man, Miller, continued his good work ay-
eraging well and continuing the good i'm
pressions previously formed of his ability
as a league bowler. Doyle, Bum and Rose
all did we'll, SO the credit for the home
teams three winnings may be equally d.
vided among the players.
Inc first game was a very close one the
visitors taking the lead but soon losing it.
The home team did its good work in the
mldde innings and apparently had the
game safe. but the Business Men made
splendid finish and nearly won in the last
inning Had Crist not broken in the ninth
the tale would have been different, for he
added thirty to his string in the tenth
frame. The score follows:
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tage"s for White hut here the ~ sitlon Of Blacks
Queen !, rooks pawn makes considerable differ
the queens wings pswns and form an Early counter
attark on that side; therefore il would seem that
would I've preferable
tbl Q-Q3 seems much better
WD see the hrst note. Black threatens 10
win the exchange by P-B4; P-Kt5 and B-oKt4
II me queen were at queens third the Kt at "a
then 1t actually obtains than the other Kt which
hecomes posted at k3 which would In
POO ''''''''s
stu and his pieces are unable TO break into the
Black position. and although he has posted KS
pawn 1t benefits him nothing
fl Preparing to attack directly on the king; the
strength OF the bishop at % becomes more and
tgl Black has prepared his counter attack with
adinirahe force but before opening he Should have
entry of the adverse II at Is Had he fnsen this
precautiG IL Is difficult TO how White could
ChJ Owing to Blacks lack Of precautian nj move
~. the attack In reality changed hands and the
king bishop pawn has become the focus Of a
dD The position admits Of beautiful possibilities,
an Sha rheh permits himself 10 he outgeneraied by
his more experienced opponent. IL wise
TO take this pawn and is violation Of principle .
verse bishop. and Black pays dearly therefor. IL
was suggested that - RIB So. which was the
correct move but II VIII not answer
d. Not seeing the beautiful counterrnIne If White
aben h "a IN T R s sbsa gTGd game for
leaves White in a hopeless position.
TX \ very fine sacrifice which forces absolute
male in a few moves.
u A line finish.
A gentleman of this city lately received
clipping from a Texas paper from a
citizen OF that state who has inscribed
thereon. please hand to chess editor of
The Star. A man who won a reputation
for cool daring and almost eccentric fear
lessness along a thousand miles OF the
southwestern border, died in Texas a short
time ago-in bed, too. like a Christian
This was A L. PARROT OF the Texas
Rangers In 1873. when McNelly and thir-
ty of his men pursued a band Of cattle
thieves 10 the Rio Grande only to find
that the raiders had crossed into Mexico
1t was Parrot who swan the river while
the thieves were swarming on the other
side, stole boat from under their noses
and rowed back the rascaIs keeping m a
lively cracking at him
"One night. about six months after Par
rott left the state service. in a little town
in southwest Texas he was playinp chess
with friend. 1t was a warm night and
they sat near an open window PARROT had
the white men and his queen was in a di-
rect line with the black king with a black
knight interposed 1t was Parrott's move
suddenly there was a sharp report out
side and bullet carried the black knight
Off the scene Of operations. PARROT was
bending over the board and the bullet was
intended for him. For a few seconds he
did not stir, then. as he saw the knight dis
appear. in his peculiar drawing way he
called check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-03
IN CHESS CIRCLES.

Wednesday night the executive commit
tee of the Chess. Checker and Whist Club
passed on the prizes of the late champion
ship tourney. The first went to Mr.. Sour
min: value $50, and is, as each of the others,
to be chosen by winner; second, value ST. TO
Mr.. Hanna; third. fourth and fifth prizes.
value. 50. Were divided between Messrs.
Walker, Adair and Smith, who tied for
third place. 1t was the close of perhaps the
strongest tourney that had ever taken place
under the auspices of the local club. The
only remaining question Is, who Will take
the special prize for the best played game
son, Adair and Thomas, was appointed to
make a decision on this delicate point. 1t is
expected that a half dozen or more games
will be submitted to the competition
New objects of interest are being pushed.
The most remarkable is biindfoid contest.
Four entries have been received, and it is
expected that at least twice that number
will take part.
modified to the circumstances and the same
time limit as in other Journeys.
The lists for another general tourney have
also been posted and have received enough
signatures to insure its success.
A strong effort is being made to arrange
a class tourney among the prize winners of
the tourney just closed or, failing that
list containing only the strongest players
of that tourney. The reasons advanced for
limited tourney are the short time that re-
mains to several Of the proposed contest
ants and the desire to see a fight among
the strictly strongest.
The count-up of the continuous tourney
of the local club took place Wednesday
night. Nearly or quite fifteen hundreds
games had been played during the month.
The list gives the number of games played
and percentage of those who won half their
games:
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FUNERAL OF HOWARD PERRY.
Anecting Evidences Of the Esteem In
Which He Was Held,


The funeral of the late Mr. Howard
Ferry, whose death was so sincerely
lamented by his wide circle of friends, took
place this afternoon at B o'clock from his
late residence. No. 1925 w street. under Ma
sonic auspices. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Lucien Clarke pastor of
Foundry NJ E. Church, There was a large
attendance and the floral tributes were
notable for their beauty and number The
former associates of Mr.. Perry sent an
immense floral open book of white roses
ana carnations, edged with violets ard
SPRAYED with orchids On one open page
rested a magnificent wreath of orchids
Lafayette Lodge was represented by n
handsome Moral square, and compass, and
AImas Temple of the Mystic Shrine by an
exquisite reproduction of the sword and
STAR and crescent; which is the emblem of
the order. The Foresters. OF which the de-
ceased was member, sent a rustic wreath
pFofdsely decorated with vioiets and pink
roses. Mr.. c. x. Mays tribute was a
wreath of orchids, roses and lilies of the
valley. and larga clusters of reses were
sent by Mr.. Motley Anderson and Mr..
George w. Evany The caakct was com
pletely hidden under American beauty
re SEES sent by loving friends. At the con-
clusion of the services the body was re-
moved 20 Rock creek cemetery and placed
in vault previous to final interment in
New Jersey. The honorary palIbearers
were Mr.. J. Henry Small. jr, Maj Frank
Strong, Mr.. Edward A Moseiy, Mr..
Charles e. GalIiher, Mr. Samuel StinemetZ
and Mr. G. F. Frost