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Black BriIIiantine Waists, Sl.9S

Following upon the heels OF the re-
cent successful sale we have captured
another trophy in Black Brilliantine
Waists. These are of a fine, soft,
lustrous finish; some are handsomely
tucked: others beautifully corded.
The sleeves are tucked and have the
new fare cuffs. nicely lined through
out Choice for S1.98.
The evening times., 1900-01-02
DIED IN LUZON.
The Periodical Mortality Record
From General Otis.

The following cable despatch was re-
ceived from General Otis by the War De-
partment today:
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GOVERNMENT BONDS.
nIsrRIcT oF eoLuMRIA RoNpA

IS 1902 30 wear funding" gold. lob
IS slG0l Water stock" currency lO4
- 1905 Water stock currency.
Funding currency 3.65's.. ....... llS l20
4 IL = Rta.r a.ln's 1876 1891. ......... -. 80.
The evening times., 1900-01-02

Leather had a quick squirt to Il this
morning. and the talk of another sharp ad-
vance is heard in the quarters which pc
dicted the jump TO 40 last year There
seem to be little disposition among con-
The evening times., 1900-01-02
NATIONAL BANK STOCKS
- pEPOSIl ANp TRUsT CNMPANlN>
INSURANCE STOCKS

National Safe Depos.t & Trust. 100 1921
Wash Loan * Trust. t.........-..... ld2 l6i
Amer security q Trust........... tl56a ....
- ;,su sale Deposit .............. 20 50
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Members of the Commit sSion Reports
on Situntinn of Affairs in the
Far Western Islands.

Washington, Sept. 20 In The full
tent OF the latest report of the Phil
ippne civil commission. made public
"Wednesday, the chief recommends
tions Of the commission are for the
organization OF native militia and con-
stabuiary and for he granting Of rail
way franchises. with the objects Of re-
storing order in diSatfected districts
and of opening rich agricultural re-
gions 10 freer trade wit the eaboard
The commission states that wit the
reelection Of the present admins ra-
ton the Instruction will fade away
within GO days.
Manila, Sept. 2o.-1n an engage
ment between a body of Fiiipinos
numbering about 1000 men and de-
tachment of tho Fifteenth and Thir-
ty-seventh United States infantry
regiments. the Americans had - men
killed, % wounded and five missing.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
SITUATION IN GALVESTON.
Work of Clearing Up the Ruina Is
Progressing Observation-Disclosures
of Loss OF Life and Property.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 19.-The work
progressing rapidly under the perfect
organization instituted by military
rule under Adjt. Gen. Srurry. Over
1900 men are engaged on the work.
Galveston, Ten, Sept. 20.--Gov Say
ers estimates the loss of life in this
city and on the Texas coast at 49,
80" and the property loss at S2o.0o0.-
eco. Work of rebuilding the city is
we'll under way.
Galveston, Ten. Sept. 21.-Mayor
Jones announces that martial law will
cease at noon to-day and the civil au-
thori1ies will assume direction of
municipal affairs. This, however.
does not mean the immediate with
drawa, of the militia. They are to
cooperate With the city officials in the
enforcement of order and Will CON
timuc on duty as a part of the gov
eminent. Small towns report having
suffered proror1ionately more than
Galveston and need immediate relief
Galveston. Ten. Sept. @2:29.-'rhc first
train arrived here at 6:15 yesterday
morning. Trains are coming and 90
ING slowly but steadily. More people
are arriving than departing, The
building of the temporary bridge 1wC
and onr-ei@ht h miles LONG. was one Of
the most remarkable achievements OF
construction work in the history OF
he WORLD
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
CROSSED THE FRONTIER.
Gen. Roberts Says That kruger Is
Now in Portuguese Territory
Issues IL Proclamation.

Pretoria. Sept. l7.-Gen. Roberts
has issued proclamation in which he
stated that President Kruger and
State Secretary Reitz had crossed the
frontier of the l'ransvaal into portu-
gucse territory, taking with them the
state archives, With the view to salt
ing for Europe. President Kruger
severed his connection With the
Transvaal. This action. Gen. Roberts
declares, shows that in his opinion
the struggle against the British is
hopeless.
London. Sept. ls.-A dispatch 10 the
Telegraph from Lorenzo MARQUES
dated September -. describes a visit
of the CORES cn6lent OF kat paper to
the governors residence for he pur.
pose of interviewing President Kruger
The president said thas he had not ar.
ranged definitely to 90 to Europe:
that he had not resigned the presidency
of the Tgansyual. and in conclusion
said: Gen. Roberts has not done Will
us in the field Yet. We are not beaten
Yet. AT the worS, he may conquer us
but he Will never s;!1due us
London. Sept. ia dispatch from
Lorenzo Marques says that the Beers
looted and burned Ilonatipoort and
heavy fighting was proceeding.
London, Sept 20.-NewS received here
is TO the effect that President Kruger
will 90 to Holland on a warship placed
at his disposal by the Dutch govern
lneni.
London. Sept. 21.-Lord Roberts re.
ports that the Roer army consists
now only of marauding bands. The
Dutch cruiser Gelderland left Perrin
for Delagoa bay to convey Presiden,
Kruger to Holland.
London. Sept. 22.-Further report:
from Lord Roberts say the Beers who
remain in the field include few ir
reconcilables. but the majority ar,
fighting under compulsion. Gen. De
larey. it is added. holds 300 burgher.
as prisoners in his lager.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
FOUR LIVES LOST.
Steamer and Barge Collide Near Port
Huron. Mich.-The Lat
ter Is Sunk

Port Huron, Mich. Sept. %. - The
steel steamer Yuma at eight O'clock
Friday night crashed into the barge
John Martin. in tow of the steamer
Maurice =. Grover. and he Martin sunk
in 80 seconds. carrying down three men
and a woman. The collision occurred
in the rapids just below the Fontana
wreck ard the channel is completely
blocked. stopping navigation.
The drowned: Capt. James Lawless.
Lorain. o.: Mrs. Bacon. cook. of Cleve-
land. o.; William Ross. mate. Toledo,
O.: sailor. name unknown
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
A VETERAN GONE.
Death at Springfield. III. of Gen.
John \. cCIcrnnnd - His
Military Career.

c,,,.;,,oee,l y, So. On 49,, 80,
- 'l- ''> '''' 49, -
A. Met .efhah0. last OF the ctNllahs APP
pointed To high command as generals
In the federal army. dl,rin.. ,ha civil
"af' oleo az t'lV of'oeh 'i''s ii'ot n
ing at his residence il tins city. aged
- His death WAS the result of old
,,a,.1 b,,l.;,,,r ,,,,.,, 90
aSe an" S'''''" az % S''N''iS wv" = ~
the system.
Gen McClernand was born in Kentucky,
but came To Illinois when one year OF age
,,.;.,, Nha,, Who hay
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

There is Il hotel for aristocrat;,
dogs near Baltimore, where we'll
raised doggies whose mistresses arc
away for the SINNER are kept until
their return, in fine style. They spend
the season in GOODNESS and comfor..
They have their own special baskets
rugs and other supplies, with moth.
ing to offend the eyes or nose. Tho
owner leaves a menu of what her pc,
eats and what he can not tolerate
and the proprietor sees that his guest
is Satisfied.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
RIVER STEAMERS BURNED.
War Eagle and Carrier Destroveu nj
Their Dock at ST. LOuis-One
Man reri~hes

st. Louis, Sept. 22aa-ln the destruc-
1on at an cary hour Friday OF
the steamer War Eagle. of the Eagle
Packet company. ano the steamer
Carrier. operated by the Calhoun
Packet company, at the foot of Lo-
Gust street, one man was burned to
death. another is missing and third
painfully injured and property valued
at nearly 100000 was Destroyed The
badly damaged and the cargo OF the
Carrier, consisting of wheat, apples
and other produce, was totally burned.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
To Re Rrouxht Homo.

Washington. Sept. 1o.-Col. William
S. Patton, of the quartermaster's de-
partment. on duty al the war depart
ment. has completed arrangements
for the free transportation 20 the
United States of the remains of soldiers
and sailors and civilians who lost their
lives and We're buried in the island pos
sessions of the United States and in
China. According to the present
plans of the department burial corps
will take passage on the transport
Hancock, scheduled to leave San Fran
cisco en- the LIST proS. for the Philip
pines.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

Sol Watson, Il colored man, has
kept a silver quarter in his mouth for
a whole year. William Nagel bet him
$40 that he could not do it, and the
Negro won the bet. Watson is tho
proudest man in New Jersey. lie re-
ally believes he has performed an i'm
portant feat and become one Of the
leading men in the land. This is also
the view of the colored women, many
of whom have offered him their hands
and hearts on account Of his per-
fOrlnancp
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

Gov.-elect John L. Hill, of Maine, IS
one of the wealthicst citizens of the
Pine Tree state. He is but 40 years
old. and by profession a physician.
1t has been many years since he prac-
ticed his profession. as he engaged in
the publishing business at Augusta
His residence is on one of the high
hills of Augusta, in the house that
was for many years notable as the
home of the late James G. Blaine. His
wife is the daughter of Norman L.
Coleman, of St. Louis, who was once
commissioner Of agriculture.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

The youngest son of the late Lord
Russell sailed for South Africa early
in the year as a lieutenant in the Roy
al artillery. The occasion was marked
by one of those intimate touches of
family affection which excite univer-
sal sympathy. AS the great troop
ship swung slowly from her moorings
the lord chief justice, standing on the
quay, failed to descry his son among
the crowd Of faces that lined the bull
warks. At last he gave shrill whistle
and the evidently familiar call quick
ly brought young Russell to the side
of the ship to wave farewell.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
.AerOnuut Killed,

st. Joseph, Mich, Sept. 2l.-Prof
J., j. kahler the young aeronaut who
had been making daily ascensions at
the street carnival in this city. was
hurled from his balloon in the pres.
ence Of 5000 people Wednesday morn.
ing and dashed head first to the pave.
boy and discovered a crack in the
head running from the right ear al
most to the left. He died at nine p
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

The Japanese have Il faculty for de-
signing articles that are beautiful
They are not satisfied With simply
placing flowers in finger bowls, but
have cunningly prepared bits of wood.
which, when placed in water, expand
into oddly formed and queerly col
ored flowers. When the bowls are be-
fore the guests the bits of wood are
tanned by seeing them expand into
buds and blossoms. The chrysanthe-
mum, the Japanese national flower.
is the favorite.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

Mime. Alma Keldseth, widow of Il
journalist, has, for wager, just trav-
eled from Christiana to Paris on foot,
and started without either food OF
money. On the way she crossed Swe-
den, Denmark, Germany and part OF
France. She walked - hours day,
and at night would call at a farm
and offer to work for her board ana
lodging. Directly she had earned a
little money and she started again,
and in turn she mended Clothes did
washing and acted as governess.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Game of all kinds is getting scarce,

Game of all kinds is getting scarcer
every year, and so the young pigeon
has come in favor. The raising Of
squads for the market is new, but
growing business for boys who live
in villages or on farms near the large
cities. Strictly speaking pigeon is
a squad" as long as it sits in the
nest, and as soon as it can utter quer-
u!ous cries for food it becomes a
"squeeler.' But for market purposes
it is a SQUAD up to about three quar-
tiers of pound dressed. One dozen
squads should bring So a dozen.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Big Fire Loss.

Elgin, H., Sept, 22.-The town of
Nunda. Is miles north of here. was
badly damaged by fire Friday after
noon. The flames destroyed the city
hail and seven other buildings. Many
persons are homeless. The fire was
aided in its devastation DT q fierce
north wind. The burned portion COM
prises the eastern portion of the
town. The losses are mostly covered
bv Insurance.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Wilson Takes Pei Ia chu.


Arcola. ILL.,, Sept. 19.-The price of
broomcorn jumped from $50 to 500 a
ton Tuesday, and brush sold freely at
the latter figure. The foreign buy
ers who have been in the field for a
week offered the advance so they could
secure their supply and return home.
The shortage in the field cannot longer
he GisnuteG
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Will Have No Ticket.

Boston, Sept. 2222.-The nationa.
party, composed of men who feel that
they cannot conveniently vote for
either Mckinley or Bryan. at a con-
ference held ct Youngs hotel aban-
doned the idea of keeping a presiden-
tial ticket in the field.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
The Census.

Washington, Sept. 21.-Director of
the Census Merriam says no bulletin
will be issued for 4 town under $4,000.
and that the bureau will soon begin
announcing the population of states.
The returns from the several states
will also show the population of cities
under $4,000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Havana Customs Receipts

Washington, Sept 1.-THE division
of customs and insular affairs of the
war department has given out for
publication a statement of ,he receipts
at the Havana customhouse for the
month of August, 1899 showing that
the total receipts for the month were
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

Beds are quite an innovation in
Russia, and many we'll to do houses
are still unprovided with them. Peas
ants sleep on the tops of their ovens:
middle-class people and servants roll
themselves up in shecpsllins and lie
down near stoves; soldiers rest upon
wooden cots without bedding, and it
is only within the last few years that
students in schools have been al
lowed beds
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Back from Manila.

Victoria, B. c.. Sept. 19-The steam
er Empress of India arrived here from
the orient. Among the passengers
was Lieut.. Hobson, of Merrimac fame
He had been in the hospital at Ma
Mia for some time. having been re-
lieved of active duty on account of
his serious illness. He will proceed
70 WaShinrtOn
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Bold Bank Robbery

Winnemucca. New, Sept. 2o-The
First national bank was robbed of
about $4,000 at noon yesterday by
three men who entered the front
door of the building and with revolv-
ers made five men in the bank throw
up their hands After securing the
money the robbers escaped
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Heavy Loss of Life

St. Johns, \. F.. Sept 1s.-From all
quarters of Newfoundland come re-
ports of devastation wrought by the
gale of last Wednesday and Thurs
day. the outcome of the Texas hurri-
cane sweeping north. So far 65 schoon-
ers are reported ashore or foundered,
over 100 more being damaged. Thr-
tyone lives have been reported lost
so far
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

The suntlower crop is one of the
best-paying in Russia. A good crop
is worth, as it stands in the field,
S25 an acre. The seeds are sold by
the farmer for some 81 to $3.50 a
pound, and at every street crossing
in Russian provincial cities are stands
and peddlers with baskets, selling
to the passers-hy the sailed product
of the big sunhower, which is eaten.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Two Moro VICTIMS.

Cincinnati, Sept. 19.-Capt. Eliza
beth Erickson died at the hospital
Tuesday night from the effects of in
jurics received in the Salvation Army
nursery fire on Monday. This makes
eight victims, Capt. Anderson having
died Tuesday morning.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Four Negroes Lynched.

Ponchatoula, La Sept. 22-Four
negroes were lynched here who were
suspected of burglarizin" the resi-
dence of Henry Hatfelder. whose
home is in Tangipahoa parish, The
victims are: Isaiah Rollins. aged ls:
Nathaniel Bowman. aged ~: George
Biclham, aged %; Charles Elliott,
are1 %
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Troops Called Out.

Harrisburg. Pa. Sept. 222.-Three reg
iments Of infantry, battery and a
troop of cavalry We're ordered out al,
midnight by Gov. Stone to assist Sher-
if Toole in maintaining order in The
Schuylkill mining region. This action
was taken after conference between
the governor. Adjt. Gen. Stewart and
Gen. Goblin on the urgent solicitation
OF the sheriff, borough council of Shen-
andoah and many prominent residents
of that locality. Gen. Goblin has been
placed in command of the provisional
brigade.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
GIFT to Chicago Univer.ity

Chicago, Sept. ia. c. BARTLETT
gave s125.oo0 to the University of Chi
cago for the erection of a physical cul-
ture hall as a monument to his son,
who died few days ago.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

Miss Elmar Spear, -year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Spear,
of Green county, Arkansas, is 81
inches high, weighs $50 pounds and
has bust measure OF 46 inches. She
can lift man weighing $50 pounds
and carry him across room.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Powers Declines,

Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. o.
Judge O. w. Powers (dem.), appoint
ed United States senator by Acting
Governor Nebeker in the absence from
the state of Gov. Wells. issued a signed
statement Friday declining the honor.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Forty Drowned.

London, Sept. 21.-A dispatch from
Athens TO Lloyds, giving further de-
tails of the disaster to the Egyptian
mail steamer Charkieh. now ashore on
the island of Andres. one of the Cv-
clades. says that 40 of the passengers
and crew We're drowned.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

The body OF a Viking, in wonder
full state OF preservation has been dug
up in peat bog at Domendorf, in
Schleswig, and placed i'm the kel mu-
scum. The hair is red; it is clothed
in coarse, wooden material, With san
dals on the feet. Kiel experts think
it was buried 1900 years ago.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

A syndicate has been formed at
Ochsenfurt, bavaria, to apply electric
ity in agriculture. A central sta
ton will furnish the current at a
pressure of 5000 volts to small Sta
tions on each farm for working
thrashers, cutters and so on. The
houses in the vicinity will also be
LIGHTED by ii.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Relief Boat Lost,

Halifax, n. s.. Sept. 1o.-The Lily
of the North. which left Halifax last
month with supplies for the Peary
arctic expedition, is lost. The loss is
reported from Cape Breton.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Annexed to France.

Melbourne, Victoria, Sept 22.--The
Kurutu and Tabuai islands have
been formally annexed to France by
the governor Of Tahiti, August 21, at
the request of the natives.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Death of II MilIionaire

San Antonio. Tex. Sept. 19.-Dennis
O'Connor a millionaire cattle man and
banker of Victoria. died Tue day. He
was widely known in the west.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Troop. Sail for Manila.

San Francisco, Sept. lo.-The trans
port Thomas sailed Tuesday afternoon
for Manila with 1.64s enlisted men.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
ON THE DIAMOND.
Table Showing the Standing of the
Clubs in the National League
Up to Date.

The American Baseball league season
came to an end with the games played on
Tuesday. The clubs finish in the following
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Riot at Shenandoah.

Philadelphia, Sept. 22.-The tragedy
that has been looked for since the
coal workers strike was inaugurated
came suddenly and unexpectedly at
Shenandoah Friday afternoon. \
posse hurriedly gathered together by
Sheriff roole, of Schuylkill county. to
meet an emergency, was forced TO fire
on a mob that was threatening work
men on their way home under escort,
a man and Il little girl We're instantly
killed, and seven others fell more or
less seriously wounded. Sheriff Toole
lost no time in calling on the COM
mander of the national guard of Penn
sylvania TO send troops to aid him in
]eeping the peace. After consulta-
ton the state authorities at Harris
burg decided at midnight to send
troops to the turbulent region.
Elsewhere in the strike region every
thing is quiet. although preparations
are maNing for an outbreak in the
IaZleton district and armed sheritfs'
deputies are much in evidence there.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Clear the Docket.

These decisions of the pres slent and
cabinet clear up the Chinese docket
so far as the United States and the
immediate future an" concerned The
United States does not abandon Pc
king. but leaves there a legation
guard strong enough to meet all
emergencies and TO afford protection.
not only to our ministers, but to 1he
Chinese cOnynrtS &c wal
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Note to Minister WI.

Minister WI has been handed a
note informing him that this govern
ment recognizes Prince Ching and Ii
Hung Chang and will presently insti-
tute negotiations with them. probabl,;
i'm convention with other poMerS.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Begun to March.

lIazleton, Pa. Sept. 21,-Strilling
miners have begun to march. and it
Is feared disorder will follow. Deputy
sherit1s are being posted around min
ing properties. Strikers claim that
they are gaining in numbers, while
operators claim that many are re-
tlIrni "a Arnl,l
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Justice nrd Equity.

Explicit Instruction are given that
Justice and equity shall be observed, that
the provisions OF the treaty OF Paris shall
be followed. and that the churci. es' llish-
nlents shall be properly treated \ suecial
para graph concerns the promotion -, cIl-
cation. both in native languages and in
English As to taxation, tn" commission
is instructed to make changes very slowly
and only 50 as 10 simplify the syst, m and
avoid burdens to trade and industry The
letter concludes:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27
Over 100, 900 Idle.
Numbers Increase.

Hazleton, Pa. Sept. ao.-The THIRD
day of the strike passed off as quietly
as the TWO preceding days. Beyond
the occasional stoning of a mine work
er going to or from his work, there
has been no disorder. 1t is estimated
that about 20 per cent. of the mine
workers Of this region We're idle
Wednesday. which is quite an increase
over TUESDAYS figures
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-09-27

\ note was handed to he Russian
charge. NJ. Wollant in reply TO the in
qniry of Russia as to the attitude of
the United States. informing that
power that Minister Conger will re-
main in Pellino and have q legation
SQUADRON of cavalry