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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
N1ppED IN The BUD.
President Mckinley Put. a Quietus
ON Third Term Rumors In q State
ment to the Public.

Washington, June 12.-President
Mckinley has administered mild re-
buke to third-term shouters by giving
out formal statement expressing his
regret that such a suggestion had
been made and declaring not only that
he is not and will not be candidate
for another term, but that he would
not accept nomination If rendered
to him. He says:
II regret that the suggestion Of third
term has been made. 1 doubt whether I
am called upon to give 1t notice. But there
are now questions Of the gravest impor-
lance before the administration and the
country, and their just consideration
should rot be prejudiced in the public
mind by even the suspicion of the thought
of a third term. In view therefore of the
reiteration of the suggestion of 1t, will
say now.9 once for all, expressing long
settled conviction, that not only am not
and will not be candidate for a third
term. but would not accept nomination
for it If 1t were rendered me.
'My only ambition Is to serve through
my second term to the acceptance Of my
countrymen, whose generous confidence
SO deeply appreciate, and then with them
to do my duty In the ranks Of private citi-
zenship.
civilian M'KINLEY.
Executive Mansion, Washington, June 10,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
GOVERNOR IS DEAD.
Chief Executive of the state Of Ala
bnma Succumbs to His
Illness.

Montgomery, Ala. June Gov.
Sanford, of Alabama, died at Tusca-
loosa Tuesday night at 1910. He has
been critically i'll for several days.
Gov. Sanford has been in Tuscaloosa
several weeks, having gone there. to
attend a meeting of the trustees of
the state university.
William ]. Sanford was Sc years Of age
and was native of Alabama. He had
served in the state senate and in congress:
was member of the constitutional con-
vention Of 1875 and held other important
public Offices. He was elected governor in
August of last year and was inaugurated
December last. w. ID. Jolks. president of
the state senate. will succeed him as gov
krnor.1
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

Horses shy because they are de.
scended from ancestors accustomed
to roam over plains, where any ,tuft
OF grass or bush might conceal an en-
e'ny waiting to spring on them. Un-
der these circumstances they must
often have saved themselves by sud-
denly starting away on observing
any sudden or unexpected movement,
or on coming without warning upon
come strange object. This is sup
posed to have become habit which
has descended to their domesticated
descendants.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

The perpetual action of the earth
worm is one of the greatest factors
in improving the soil. An acre of gar
den ground will contain more than
$4,000 worms, through whose bodies
10 tons of soil annually pass. The
structure of the soil is altered in this
process, and its mineral constituents
assume form in which they are cas-
lily assimilated by vegetation. Worms
also continually change the surface
of the soil by their Castings at the
rate Of about an inch in five years.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

Washington, the national capital, is
having its little attack of gold fever,
though with more apparent reason
than usually is the case with most
of the gold crazcs in the east. The
government biologists, it is said, have
located eight distinct veins of gold
bearing rock within easy walking dis
lance of the city. The gold belt is
about eight miles wide, and runs
northeast and southwest, following
the bends of the Potomac river.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
New Mint Accepted.

Philadelphia, June 14.-Secretary of
the Treasury Gage, acting for the
United States government, on Thurs
day accepted the United States mint
which has just been completed at cost
of more than $2,0o0,O00 and is said to
be the finest and best equipped build
ing of it's kind in the world. The cere-
monies attending the transfer, which
took place at the coinage room, was
simple but interesting.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
THE Work OF 4 TORNADO.
Sweeps Over Portions Of Kansas
and Oklahoma, Leaving Death
and Ruin Behind.
SEVERAL PERSONS LOSE THEIR LIVES.
The storm Covered About Fifty Miles
i'm Length, AID Its Pathway In
strewn with NNreckage-0ne Town
Entirely Destroyed-Wheat Fields
In Kansas Ruined.

Perry, Okla, June 1O.-1n furious
tornado which swept over portions OF
Kansas and Oklahoma several persons
were killed. Information from the
devastated district is meager. Rushing
down from the Kansas state line and
covering about so miles in width, the
rain, wind and hail swept over the
country to the southern boundary of
Oklahoma. The rain fell in torrents
from early Friday evening until mid
night. The fury of the storm CEN
tered in tornado at about $3.50 p. M,
which formed at a point near the
Kansas state line and just on the coun-
ty lines of Kay and Grant. Okla. 1t
took southeasterly course and was
most disastrous on belt of ten miles
square in eastern Kay county. The
little town of Eddy was struck and of
the 12 or Is buildings in the place all
were leveled to the ground except the
railroad station and elevator. Flying
lumber was scattered for miles. One
unknown man was killed and several
persons injured by flying debris.
Country Laid Waste.
The country in the track of the storm
between this point and Tonkawa. q
distance of about eight miles, was laid
waste. Five farmhouses with barns
and outbuildings were blown away, bus
the occupants all escaped without in
jury.
At Tonkawa 80 dwellings and busi-
ness houses were scattered like so
much loose lumber. The citizens Of
the town had been watching the adj
vance of the storm and had sought
shelter in caves and cellars. No ia
talities are reported at this point.
At Blackwell. few miles north of
Tonkawa. FIJI. Crawford, a carpenter,
who was working on a house, was
struck by lightning during the storm
and instantly killed.
Wheat Fields Devastated.
Wichita. Kan, June 1O.-A corre-
spondent who has arrived here from
the scene of devastation in Kay coun-
ty, Oklahoma, says that the storm Of
Friday night ruined the wheat crop
of 400 farms west and northwest of
Blackwell. These farms are all in
one body of territory. The farmers,
who had purchased Irvine and har-
vest machinery, are asking the local
dealers to take them back, and the
dealers have referred the matter to
the factories. The loss of crops will
cause no distress, as the farmers are
in good condition financially, owing
to succession of good crops during
the past five seasons.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Yukon RIVER Open.

Seattle, Wash, June 15.-The Yukon
is open from end to end, according
to news brought down by the steamer
Dolphin, which arrived Friday. The
ship brought down $4,000 in gold
dust. The presence of $7,500,00O of
gold dust in the banks at Dawson has
caused renewal Depreciation as to
what the total output of the Klondike
will be this year. Estimates range
from SIS, OOO, 900 to SOS, 00O, 900.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
CUBA ACCEPTS TIE TERMS
Plat Amendment Is Finally Adopt
ed by Constitutional Con-
vention in Havana.
VOTE on THE QUESTION STOOD IS TO u.
news Received with Genuine Crate
mca<ion I'm NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
tion of q Governments Can New Pro-
ceed-No Action Required by the
President I'm Immediate Future.

Havana, June 12.-The Cuban con-
stitutional convention on Wednesday
accepted the Platt amendment by q
vote of 16 to II. The resolution to
accept was carried without discus
sion. Immediately after the opening
of the session Seniors Tamayo. VIII
luendas and Quesada, constituting a
majority of the committee on rela-
tions, submitted as substitute for
the committees former report the
Platt amendment as passed by con-
gress, recommending that it be ac-
cepted and made an appendix to the
constitution.
News Is Gratifying.
Washington, June 13.-The news OF
the adoption of the Platt amend
ment by the Cuban constitutional
convention was received with genu-
inc qualification here. The admins
tration officials all along have felt
confident that its ratification would
be accomplished when the Cubans
realized that this government was
firm in its attitude regarding the
amendment and that its acceptance
would be necessary before the United
States would consent to withdraw it's
supervision from the island.
Future Plans.
Now that the Cubans have adopted
the Platt amendment, the constitu-
tional convention is expected to pro-
coed with the passing of electoral
laws and to provide for the selection
of legislative and executive officers.
The election will be held in the fall,
after the rainy season. The question
of the extent to which suffrage is to be
exercised remains to be determined,
but the electoral laws will probably
be liberal.
Clears the Way for Action.
The formatio of the Cuban govern
ment can proceed under present con-
ditions and no action is required by
the president in the immediate future.
The American troops will remain and
Gov. Wood will retain control until at
least after congress meets. The
Cuban constitution is volum;nous and
the president will not assume the re-
sponsibility of accepting it. He will
refer it, together with all other ques-
tions that have arisen since last
March, to congress for action. He
will ask instructions and will be gov
erned by the advice he receives from
congress.
Independence Near.
Washington. June 14.-It is expect.
ed at the war department that Cuban
independence will be an accomplished
fact by next Christmas. The next
step in order, now that the Platt
amendment is adopted by the consti-'
tutional convention, is for that body
to take up and pass an electoral bill.
which will provide for the election of
all the officers necessary to set up an
independent government in Cuba.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

The naval surveys, which have been
in progress for some time along the
coast of Cuba, have disclosed the most
available harbors for coaling and ma
val stations in case these are estab-
lished in accordance with the Platt
amendment. Probably the most im-
portant points are Cape San Antonio
at the extreme western extremity of
Cuba. and Cape Maysi, at the exc
IRENE eastern end.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Train Kills Four.

Flint, Mich, June 1s-Maj. G. W..
Buckingham and his'daughter and Mrs.
Thomas Apologize and Mrs. William
Humphrey were killed by the cars at
a crossing in the suburb of Oak Park.
Mrs. Apologize and Mrs. Humphrey, Of
Adrian, had been guests of Maj. Buck
ingham during the state G. A. R. en-
campment.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Veteran Passes Away.

indianapolis, Ind, June 15.-Gen.
Frederick Knefer, president of the
board of regents of the soldiers mon
ument and colonel of the famous
Seventy-ninth Indiana regiment in the
civil war. died Friday night. He was
one of the most prominent men in In
diana. He has been an invalid for sew
eral wears.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

At the request of the secretary Of
the navy the encouragement has in
;structed the United States district at
torney at Honolulu to institute pro-
ceedings Immediately for the condem-
nation of certain lands on the bord-
ers of Pear harbor, on the island Of
Oahu, Hawaii, selected as u site for
the proposed naval station.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Rave FINISHED THE WORK
Philippine Commission Completes
tie Task of Establishing Pro-
vincial Governments.
HAVE ORGANIZED EIGHTEEN PROVINCES.
Gen. Macarthur win Leave for III.
United States July 1-Cailles, the
Filipino Chief, Intimates Willing.
ness to surrender-Battle Begun
b. Americans.

Manila, June 13.-What is consid-
cred one of the most interesting Incl
dents in connection with the American
development of the Philippines was
completed when the United States
Philippine commission returned from
its south province organizing tour.
During nearly eight weeks of absence
the commission party travelled some
5000 miles, organized and Differed 10
provinces and took note of conditions
in several islands which are not
enough advanced to permit of civil
government of liberal character.
MacArthur to Sail July 4.
Manila, June 14.-Gov. Gen. MacAr-
thur expects to leave on July 1 for
the United States. He will sail on
the transport Meade for Nagasaki
and after spending two weeks there
will embark on the transport Sheri-
dan for San Francisco.
Want American Language Used.
Manila, June Ia. - The United
States Philippine commission began
the consideration of the code of civil
procedure. The American lawyers
argued against the provision making
Spanish the court language.
Becoming More Humble.
Manila. June 15.-Cailles, the insur-
gent leader in Laguna province, has
become more humble and now init
mates his willingness to surrender 100
guns to Gen. Sumner Saturday at
Santa Cruz, and to give up the re-
mainder in three days.
More Surrenders.
Manila, June 15.-Col. Bolanos. with
five officers and Al rifles, has surren-
dered at Lipa, Batangas province.
The recent battle with the insur-
gents at Lipa, in which Lieut.. SPRING
er was killed and Capt. Wilhelm and
Lieut.. Lee were mortally wounded.
was begun by the Americans. The
disproportionate number of officers
hit is said to be chargeable to the fact
that there were several deserters
from the American army with the
rebels.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

Sydney, N. S. W., is noted for its
extensive park system. 1t has as good
lungs as any city of Europe. Moore
park contains 500 acres. Centennial
park 76s acres, and there are also
cricket grounds. the race courses and
the fair grounds. Quite a space is
given up to the geological gardens,
to the botanical gardens, and there
are many little pleasure grounds on
the islands.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Killed by the Cars

Madison, Wis, June 10. - Leroy
Campbell and woman supposed to
be his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Newton
Campbell, were run down and killed
by Chicago & Northwestern train on
the Main street crossing in the east
ern part of the city Tuesday night.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Rumors Are False.

London, June IA. j. Balfour, the
government leader, answering ques-
toner in the house of commons, said
there was no foundation for the ru-
mors afloat of peace negotiations with
the Beers. The Boer strength in the
field was estimated to be $4,000 men.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Farmer. Killed.

La Crosse. Wis, June 13.-Word has
been received here that M. Kreely
and son, prominent farmers residing
two miles south of Arcadia. in this
state, were struck by lightning while
driving into a barn, returning home
from town. Both were instantly
killed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Awful Re.ult Of Explo.ton.

Paris. June 15.-An explosion in a
cartridge factory situated in the sub
urb of Les Moulineaux has resulted
in the loss of Is lives and the injuring
of about 20 persons. The victims were
horribly mutilated. majority of
those injured were women.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Five Negroes Hanged,

Sylvania, Ga. June 15..sArnold Au-
gustus, Andrew Davis. Richard San
ders, William Hudson and Sam Bald
win, all negroes. were.executed in the
yard OF the county Jail of Screven
county yesterday afternoon for MUIR
der and other crimes.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Fastest Battleship.

Boston, June 13.-The fastest bat
tleship in the United States navy, and
probably the fastest batt1eship in the
world, is the Illinois. Yesterday over
the Cape Ann course of &C knots she
an average speed of 1871
knots. the worlds record for sus-
tanned trial over measured course.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
league
News Of Suicides Suppressed.

Emporia, Kan, June 12.-An epidem-
ic of suicides, which has caused in the
towns and county two dozen suicides
or attempts in as many months, has
led the mayor and board of health to
forbid the publication of details of the
crimes in local papers. Their action
is taken On the theory that publication
spreads the contagion by psychic sug-
gestion.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

o. G. Barber, president Of the Dia-
mQnd Match Co., is about to build q
100000 residence in Akron. 1t is re-
ported that his new home will be the
finest dwelling house in Ohio. The
material for the outside of the struc-
tnre will cost $4,000, and the porte-
cochere alone $1,000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

A private letter from China say tho
soldiers at lien Tsin are using the
cannon balls in the arsenal to pave
the roads. They have found an enor-
nous quantity of iron shot and shell
of different sizes, which some ingeni-
GUS Yankee suggested would be q
good substitute for paving stones.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Died Of His Iriuries,

Sioux City, Ia, June 14.-Frank Ev-
ans. Of Sergeant Bluffs, after living ten
day. His neck was broken while play
ing ball.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
hosts Collide.

New York, June 15.-The ferryboat
Mortified collided with the propeller
Mauch Chunk off Staten Island slip and
sank. Over 200. passengers were res
cued. but many are believed to have
persisted.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Increase and Decrease

Washington. June 13.-By the an
-nual readjustment of postmasters'
salaries throughout the country ITO,
postmasters will receive increased pay
and 229 will receive reduced compen-
sation..
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
sentence Commutea.

Columbus. O., June President
Mckinley has committed the sentence
of Harry Smith, of indianapolis, con-
victed Of counterfeiting, to one year.
He was sentenced to three years orig
inally.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Aged Fire Chief Resigns.

Chicago, June 11.-Chief Swenie has
resigned command of the Chicago fire
department after 81 years of service.
The step was taken on the advice of his
physicians. Assistant Chief Musham is
his probable successor:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
order. Ca.e Dronnea

Rochester. N. Y. June 14.-The APP
pellate court, which has h; , the mat
ter of the Sunday closing of the Pam
American exposition under considers
ton, has ordered the case dropped.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Eighteen Lives, Lost.

z West Newton, Pa, June .13.-The
death of Harvey Beveridge at the
McKeesport hospital brings the total
number of fatalities Of the Port Royal
mine disaster up to 10.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
victims Of, . TORNADO.

Sioux City,, Ia, June IA small
tornado in Lyon county, north of
here, demolished a number of houses.
A three-year-old son Of J. Armstrong
was killed. Armstrong and his wife
were badly hurt, and he will likely
die.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Three Rrotber. Drowned,

Bellaire, o., June 14.-rhree sons of
Lawrence o. Mellott were carried
away by the water in Captina creek in
a cloudburst and drowned. The bodies
have not yet been recovered. The vic
Tins were Arthur, aged Is; WILDER,
nine and Roy. six.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
BALL AND BAT.
Tables Showing Percentages Of the
Clubs of Leading OrEanixn.
tions Up to Date.

The following tables show the num-
Der of games won and lost and the
percentages of the clubs of the lead
ing baseball organizations; National
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Played Doctor.

Dry Creek, w. Va. June 12.-While
playing doctor the eldest child of
Samuel LUDLOW, Of this place, drugged
his two brothers with carbolic acid
and both died.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Drank Lemon Extract.

Seymour, Ia, June 12.-In this pro-
hibition town Thomas and Lon Wade,
brothers, drank 100 bottles Of lemon
extract and both died.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Landmurk Burned.

Bayfield,, Wis.,, June 1.-THE mis-
sion church on Madeline island. built
by Marquette in 1869. has been burned
and painting of Rubens destroyed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Three Killed.

Clarks, Neb., June Il. Engineer Full
mer. Fireman jenkins and Brakeman
Fleming were killed by the explosion
of an engine boiler near here.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
The Crops,

Washington, June 1.-THE govern.
ment June crop report suggests q
wheat yield of 617,oO0,OOo bushels and
an oats yield of 697.ooo.ooo bushels.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Want Law Repealed /,

New York, June 14.-The Chinese in
the United States>are preparing for an
organized fight to obtain the absolute
repeal of the Geary exclusion act at
the coming session of congress.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Noted Writer. ma.

4 London, June 1l.-sir w latter Besant.
aged SO. and Robert w. Buchanan,
aged 60, distinguished British authors,
died in this city.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
David Rea Dead,

st. Joseph, Mo-. June 14.-David Rea,
ex-congressman from this district, is
dead at his home in Savannah, 12 miles
north of st. Joseph, aged 7s years
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20
Iowa Town Suffers from Fire

iowa Town SuneFs from Fire.
Perry, Ia, June 13.-Fire broke out at
Woodward Wednesday and destroyed
nearly half of the business portion. Of
the town. Loss about $50, 600.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-20

civilian M'KINLEY,
Executive Mansion. Washington, June 10,