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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
Regulating a Clock.

It is not, of course, possible to
seize hold of the hands of a clock and
push them backward or forward a
tenth or twentieth part of second,
which is about the limit of error that
is allowed at the Greenwich observa.
tory, so another method is devised.
Near the pendulum a magnet is fixed.
If it is found that the pendulum is
going either too fast or too slow a
current of electricity is switched on
and the little magnet begins to pull
at the metal as it swings to and fro.
1t only retards or accelerates the mo.
ton by an infnitesimal fraction of a
second each time, but it keeps the op.
Grafton up, and in few thousand
swings the tenth or the twentieth
part of the almost invisible error is
corrected, thus making the clocks
"keep STEP at the proper instant Of
time.-London Daily News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
ARGUMENT THAT ACQUITTED.
EloQueut Plea Of Ger. Rebert Teouh.
Derae Ont By . Slack Here's
Scars.

This story happened in Georgia In
the peace which followed the terrible
war. It illustrates the love that 30
many Of the old slaves had for their
masters and how that love was shown,
says the Columbia Is. C.) State:
negro man, strong and healthy,
but getting gray from years, was on
trial in one Of the county superior
courts for murder. He had killed an
other negro, and had been lying in
Jail for some time, awaiting his trial.
The testimony against him was given
by other negroes, who witnessed the
killing. When the case was called for
trial by the presiding judge, an old
man rose, and in a voice deep and low,
but full of marked gentleness, said:
'Win your honor please mark me for
the defense?"
It was Gen. Robert Toombs, Of
Georgia. His face was wrinkled some
with age. but it was large and strong,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
GENERAL1TIEs OF INTEREST,

Wheat is mentioned % different
times in the Bible.
Europe has had 321 monarchs since
the battle of Hastings.
Only "a doctors reach the age of "a
for every AZ clergymen.
Gerogians are "Buzzards." from q
state law protecting these birds.
Germany holds the record for the
first daily paper. It was printed in
1924.
Four bushels Of potatoes contain
the same amount of nourishment as q
bushel of wheat.
A boy-baby month old can expect
but AZ years of life. When he is five
years older, his chances of living have
increased to 81 years 6 months.
Among the ruins. of Pompeii have
been found chatting dishes of exquisite
workmanship, which gives undisputed
proof of their use in the city which
contained villas of many wealthy
Romans
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19

and the lines of intellect made deep
er wrinkles than those of age. His
hair was white, but it rolled back in
baby-curls from the most splendid
brow that ever graced man. His
form was tall and.straight, and full
sized, though his movements were
slow with the years. His eyes still
flashed as when he stood in the senate
chamber at Washington.
The case was tried. The witnesses
all seemed unfriendly towards the
prisoner. In his own statement he
claimed that the killing was in self
defense.
Gen. Toombs addressed the court
and jury at the last, and, after fully
discussing the testimony of the wit
nesses, he concluded thus:
''Your honor, please, and gentlemen
of the jury: A few years ago my only
brother fell wounded on the battle
field of Gettysburg. He lay there
bleeding to death, with no friendly
hand to help him. Shot and shell, the
fierce fiery stream of death, were
oWSSPAnS tuS SdECu dOOuU u1H. NO
friend could go to him, no surgeon
dared approach him. The singing of
bullets and the wild music of shells
was to be his only requiem. My broth
er had body-servant, negro man,
who waited on him in camp. This ne
gro saw his masters danger, and
straight out into that sheet of battle
and flame and death he went. A can.
non-shot tore the flesh from his
breast, but on he went, and gathering
my brother in his arms, the blood OF
the man mingling with the blood of the
master. bore him to safety and to life.
Jim, open your collar!"
And the jury saw on Jim's breast
long, jagged scars where the shell had
ripped its way.
Continuing, Gen. Toombs said:
"Jim's skin may be black-he may be a
negro, but the man that would do
what Jim did for my brother had a
soul too white ever to have killed a
man except in defense of his own
life.''
Jim was cleared.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
4The sprins Of providence.

In the darkest days of the civil war,
the hearts of the union soldiers, con-
fined as prisoners in the Anderson
vile stockade, were cheered by the
bubbling of a fountain which came
to be known as ''The Spring of Provi-
sdenee." Recently, fountain of Ital-
ian marble was erected and dedicated
over the spot where the original
spring was situated, by the National
Association of Union ex-Prisoners of
War. The fountain bears, beautiful
y carved on it's front, as an inscrip-
tion, the immortal words of Lincoln:
with malice toward none; with char
ity for all.''-SuccesA
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
CLOTHES MAKE sAvAGEs SICK
Even the Wearing Of Pajamas Ha,
Caused Serious Nervous
Disorders.

Does the introduction of civilized
clothing among savages breed disease
and infirmities?
It has been observed recently in the
Philippines that the savages who have
adopted civilized clothing have suf-
fered in their general health. The
wearing of high silk hat, for exam
pie, has produced brain trouble, while
even the strain of wearing pajamas
has caused serious nervous disorders,
says the New York World.
So serious have been the results in
some cases that the physicians sent
out to care for the soldiers have men
toned the new dangers in their re-
ports.
The United States troops in Guam
and in Samoa have in one way and an
other distributed considerable cloth
ing among the natives. In many cases
the natives who had gone naked all
their lives were dressed up in smart
suits to make them presentable az
servants.
The sudden wrapping of their bodies
enfeebled them. In many cases their
systems soon showed the effects and
they fell prey to lung and pulmonary
diseases.
Before the coming of the white men
these diseases had been practically un-
known in these regions.
The introduction of the Mother Hub.
bard wrapper for women by the mis-
sionaries in the South Pacific has also
had very serious effect upon the gen.
eral health of whole tribes of natives.
A still more remarkable instance of
the i'll effects of civilized clothing upon
people unused to it has been observed
in the case of the japanese. The haste
which they have made to adopt west
ern civilization is said to have had a
national facilitating effect. As prom.
inent an authority as Prof. Starr, of
the University of Chicago. states that
the japanese as nation are suffering
from brain troubles as the result of
too much dressing.
Japan, as all the world knows, was q
barbarian country so years ago, COM
pared with America. The awakening
of the japanese nation did not come
until the Chinese-Japanese war. Since
then Japan has progressed with leaps
and bounds. The case of her soldiers
and their choice of uniforms is put
forward as an example of the injurious
effect of too much clothing. Thou
sands of men accustomed to the light
oriental garb have adopted the heavy
uniforms of the German army, even
to the great Hessian boots. AS a d.
rect result the general health of the
army has suffered.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
A MARROW ESCAPE.

Bath, N. Y, Sept. 16th.-There is
now at the Soldiers and Sailors
Home here an old soldier who has
been nearer death than anyone who
has lived to tell the story.
His name is A. E. Ayers. For many
years he lived in Minneapolis, Mimi,
where he is we'll known.
Four physicians of that city once
told Mr.. Ayers that he could not live
four days. He had Brights' disease.
AS last resort he tried Dodd's
Kidney Pills. He is strong and well
to-day.
He says: II was in the very pres
ence of death but Dodd's Kidney Pills
saved me. They are the greatest
medicine in the world"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19

~How do yea like these nsws sAoes
Of mins2" by joys, old chap they're
t1anenseis -IndiaHapolis News.
- understand that Spi@ns iastrictly
In it,Nsaid Dukane. ssIn what9s asked
Gsswel In debt. Ptttsburg Chron-
icle.
He thought the gun wasn't loaded
~But It really was loaded2'' AFTER he
found It out it wasn't. Philadelphia
Press.
sDid you ever see the sea serpent?''
ssNo, sir, never did. quit when
began to see Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Tess So he really said he thought
me very witty, eh 2" Jess Not exact
". He said he had to laugh every time
he saw you. Philadelphia Press.
Mamma - Willie, what is your
brother crying for?'' Willie oh, Just
because I took his cake and showed
him how to eat IT, philadelphia Rec
ord.
s'It's peculiar what makes most PEG
pie busy" remarked Mrs. Kostique
whats that?" asked the inquisitiv.
Mrs. Naybor. idle curiosity.'-Phil
adelphia Record.
Proud Mamma-"Don'ty you think lit
tie Harold's head is great deal liks
his father's?" Uncle Bill-"Yep; moth
ing on the outside and not much on thu
inside. Baltimore American.
Seems to me I've seen you before
sir. Your face looks very familiar
Every possibly. I've been warden o.
the penitentiary for the last ten years
and kept the poorhouse before that
l-Pick-Me-Up.
Doctor-"There's nothing seriou,
the matter with Michael, Mrs. Null
doom. I think . little soap and waite,
will do him as much good as any
thing" Mrs. Muldoon-"Yis, docthor
an will Oh give it t. him befoer O,
afther his males?''-Glasgow Times.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19

Buffalo, N. Y, June 14-(speciaD-1 write to
have done for me in the past year, and you may
send any Or all Of the people Of Western New York
to me and use my name as strongly as you wish,
injury to my spine and the spinal cord was hurt,
and Of course was, paralyzcd from the hips down.
The doctors could rot move my bowels. saving
Of the doctors-my own cousin--an army surgeon
said syringe could not be used on account Of the
said that could not live six months. il that long
Well, thanks to God and your candy cathartic
Cascarcts, sit here four years later in my wheel
minutes on erutches, and say that your Cascarets
have saved my life, and. with old Mother NATURES
help. are curing me. ] have used one 10c. box a
one in 100 600 to recover at a and had the best
Of DOCTORS too, all saying the same thing-no hope
But we fooled them all this time.
George w. Herniman, 63 Boyd St., Buffalo, NY.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
Big Forgery of Railroad Tickets.

As q result of the arrest, on August IS, Of
q ticket brokers' concern at st. Louis,
charged with swindling customer, gigan.
tic railroad ticket counterfeiting scheme
was uncovered. After the arrest of the
brokers their Office was ransacked and an
immense number of tickets and passes found.
mate on the value Of the tickets recovered,
but it is stated by railroad authorities that
ESQ, 600 would be conservative figure. It is
believed that many of the tickets and passes
were forged.
At Buffalo number of ticket scalpera
have already been lodged in sail on account
of fraudulent manipulation and forgery of
railroad tickets. These instances are SO
numerous the public should take pains to
see that their tickets are purchased only
at the authorized offices of transportation
lines. This avoids all complication and
trouble. to the passenger and assures him
that the railroad tickets purchased are
valid and will be honored as printed.-Ex.
change.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
Ga l ARRH Of KIDNEY
Quickly Develops Into Bright's Disease.


suit had he continued suffering ON and
fooling away precious time With other
remedies, NO man can tell. But it is al
most certain that It would have ended
in incurable Bright s disease Of the kid
neys, which sooner or later would have
proved fatal.
Peruna is sure cure for incipient
Bright's disease OF the kidneys. Taken
in the early stages Of this disease, 1t
cures permanently. Bright's disease
always begins with catarrh OF the kid
neys. Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located.
Congressman 0ankAeaA's Statement
Congressman j. III. Bankhead, of
Alabama, one of the most influential
members of the House of Representa-
tives, in letter written from Wash
ington, d. c., gives his Endorsement to
the great catarrh remedy, Peruna, in
the following words:
'Your Peuns Is one Of tie best
medicines ever tried, and NO family
should be without your remarkable
! know Of nothing better ~ III.
Rankhead.
Samuel r. Sprecher, Junior Beadle
Court Angelina No. 1922 /. o. o. F., POS
High ST.. Los Angeles, CAL, writes:
II came here few years ago suffer
ing with catarrh Of the kidneys, in
search Of health. I thought that the
climate would cure me but found that
was mistaken, but what the climate
could not do Peruna could and did do.
Seven weeks trial convinced me that /
had the right medicine and was then a
we'll man. know of at least twenty
friends and members of the lodge to
which belong who have been cured of
catarrh, bladder and kidney trouble
through the use of Peruna and it has a
host of friends in this city."-Samuel
R. Sprecher.
If you do not derive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DIR. Hartman,
giving full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19

was not arrested or punished. AS q
rule, however, the men needed no
urging to respect the property rights
of loyal East Tennesseeans.'
"Every one of these officers was a
stickler for dress and discipline. AS
we went by some of them smiled and
some of them looked on with proud,
sympathetic eyes. There were scores
of other officers in the reviewing
group, and one of them said: See those
poor fellows with bare legs To this
Gen. Sherman replied: Splendid legs.
Splendid legs. would give both Of
mine for any one of them
ITO my mind the old army never
showed to better advantage than on
that day. The ragged clothes, hare
legs and feet were so many testimo-
mails of the high soldier spirit that
carried men through all sorts of trials
and privations. There was no grum-
bling, and after the long march the
men were as ready for fight and as
efficient in fight as before the march
began. Whenever think of the army
as it was before Goldsboro there
comes into my mind another scene in
which single East Tennessee farmer
stood as a type of thousands of men
whose devotion to the union cause was
as true as that of sherman's men in
the Carolina swamps."
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
Telling Trees By SOUND.

How many trees can you distin.
guish in the dark by the sound which
the wind makes in blowing through
their leafy branches? Few practical
exercises in botany are more inter-
esting than the attempt thus to iden-
tify trees. Every man should be his
own detective to the extent of let
ting passing sounds tell him as much
as possible of what he cannot see.
youths Companion.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
/ 2 3 PAINT

When you paint you want
It, l to last; 2 look well; 3
protect your house. Some
paint does l, not 2 or 3;
some does 2 awhile, not / or
3; lead and oil does 2 well, 3
fairly, 1 badly.
Better have it all; 1 2 3
paint: Devoe ready paint;
the best isn't too good.
Get Devoe Of your dealer; take moth.
ing less. Pamphlet on painting sent
free if you mention this paper.
GOOD-PAINT DEvOE, CHICAGO.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19

Washington. Kan. June 1-(speeial).-i had
constipation Of the worst nature for years. Med
icine had no effect upon my stomach, and my
stomach was in such condition from purgatives
that could not take food. was taken to q hos
pital and my bowels were operated upon for con-
stipation. did not get any better going through
that terrible operation. My bowels were dead =
no action at al-ard the doctors gave me up.
could not eat anything but stale bread and water.
literally starving to death. Lost over 100 pounds
and was living skeleton. After trying everything
else gave Cascarets trial, not thinking they
would help me. But they did right away. com.
menccd to eat and sleep, and from that on could
get out Of bed and then got so l could go out
riding -something had not done for owe! three
years. Now do all my work. My friends just
marvel; they say they never saw such miracle.
tell them Cascarets did it, and they all want them.
weighed GO pounds when commenced taking
Cascarets and now weigh 40.
Mrs GEORGE W. ShaYp
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19
MIRACLES OF TODAY
The Wonderful Stories Of Two pe0-
pie Saved from Horrible Death

It probably never occurred before that two people
horribly afflicted in entirely different ways, and living
far apart were mracuously rescued from the very jaws
of DEATH by the same MEANS and almost at the same
time. The stories of George Herniman, of Buffalo, and
Mrs. George W. Sharp, of Washington Kan, read like
the wonders of Divine interference Let them tell their
experience in their own plain, truthful language:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19

John Herziger, son Of Alderman Her.
Tiger, of Neenah, Wis, and Vice Presi-
dent of the Neenah Young Mems Club,
writes in a recent letter to The Peruna
Medicine Co., of Columbus, Ohio, the
following:
':Affer suffering for two years with
kidney trouble lrecefved relief and q
cure from using your wonderful medI-
cine. Peruna.
ssFsor months was unable to work
on account Of severe pain In my back,
and when was able to do anything
was In main and distressed most Of the
time.
s:Hearine 20 much Of the good re-
suits people had obtained through the
use Of Peruna I determined to give II &
trial and Il was z lucky day for me
when I did 20. am well now and Il
only took few bottles Of Peruna. -
John Herxieer 3Oz Commercial street,
Neenah, WIS.
Two years suffering with catarrh OF
the kidneys, unable to work on account
of the severe pain; could find no relief
from medicine; gave Peruna trial and
was promptly cured-such was the ex
perience of John Herziger, Of Wiscon.
sin.
This experience has been repeated
many times. Not only in Wisconsin
but in every state in the Union. It
indeed lucky day for this young man
when his attention was called to Pc,
runa. What would have been the re.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-09-19

No should wait until such terrible affection
upon him or her, but use Cascarets always to
keep the bowels and internal organs gently and natr-
ally active. All druggists sell Cascarets the sweet
matte candy catharc, 1Oc &c., SOC. box
ss s @ FREE ron THE ASKING sSa s4SstsEEs
Address STERLING REMEDY co, Chicago and New q
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-03-27
BRITISH NAVAL ESTIMATES.
What the Admiralty Will Ask Parlia'
ment to Appropriate.

NEW YORK. March lS.--A dispatch
TO the Tribune from London says:
Last week in the House of commons
the military members had matters all
their own way in discussing the esti-
mates for the British army and in
the case of General Colville. This
week. however, the country's first line
Of defense will be the principal topic,
and the naval experts will have a
chance to air their opinions.
Arnold Forster, as secretary of the
admiralty. will make a statement ex-
plsnatory of the navy estimates. His
speech might be a very important one
considering the number of men and
boys TO be voted. total of 11S,625,
as compared with 114.S00 twelve
months ago: and the sum of money
required amounts TO 30.S15,5 500 pounds.
showing a net increase OF upward of
100000 pounds. DR.. Forster is ex-
pected to make special reference to
the question of Belleyille Loilers and
Holland submarines over one million
horse power of Belleville boilers has
been paid for or ordered by the gov
eminent, notwithstanding committee
tAptilS ult not OouSlueI the DSilS-
vile had any such advantage over 9TH
or types OF water tube boilers as to
lead them to recommend It as The best
adapted for the requirements of the
British navy. The case against the
admiralty authorities is not that they
adopted the boiler in its infancy but
that after its adoption. and when other
and better types were obtainable the
Belleyille was still adhered to.
With regard to the question OF Hoi-
land submarines. there cannot be any
reasonable doubt II the admiralty
should be satisfied with promised ex-
periments. the country will be com
mitted 10 an expenditure on the con-
struction OF large number of these
boats. especially for operation in the
principal colonial harbors. many of
which are in need of more adequate
naval protection.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1901-03-27
LOCAL sEIF-GOYEREnEET
FOR THE FILIpIH0s
Philippine Commission Decides Ths;
island Of Martinique Shall Form
a Separate Province.

RoMBLoN. Island OF Romblon.
March IL (By mail from Roac. Island
OF Martinique. March IS)-The ques-
ton Of attaching this island. Marindu-
cue. to the Province Of TayRbas. dis
cussed by the American Philippine
commission since their arrival here.
has been decided in the negative The
sentiment Of the people was wholly
in favor Of forming a separate pro-
vince. a population OF 10000 was rep
resented during the discussions. and
the commission has met intelligent
delegations from all the towns on the
island.
There are 300 insurgents still in the
mountains Of Martinique, but other
wise the inhabitants are anxious for
the pacification Of the island, and 10
accept American sovereignty.
Judge Taft has announced Captain
Bandholtz to be chairman Of the vari-
Gus committees Of natives formed to
organize municipal Law in the towns
OF Martinique Judge Taft has prom
ised that the commission will return
and organize the province of Marindu-
que.
Major Smith. commanding the Am
erican garrisons on this island, has
Issued an order requiring all natives
to live in the five principal towns
where American troops are stationed.
Those natives who continue to live in
the country viii be cOnsIuered insur-
gents.
A few insurgents have recently
been killed or WOUNDED near these
towns and their supplies have been de-
stroyed.
The inhabitants Of this island favor
a drastic policy toward the insur-
gents.
The American Philippine commits
sion will soon prepare recommend
alton 20 President Mckinley on the
form and character OF the civil Gov
eminent TO be established in the ar
chipelago. The matter has as yet re-
cefyed only informal consideration.
This port will be the capital of the
newly formed province. composed OF
adjacent islands. II is situated at the
mouth OF a deep valley and has
splendid harbor The people are thrift
~ and prosperous and mere are no
insurgents here.
Major Evan NJ. Johnson. Jr. of the |
Twenty-ninth volunteer infantry, will
be Governor and Captain Albert S.
Williams. of the same regiment. will |
be treasurer of the new province.