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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Hamilton sentenced.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Feb. 26.-Frank
II. Hamilton. convicted of manslaugh-
ter in the first degree. was brought
into court after regular hours. at
$3.50 Monday afternoon, 1T was hoped
in this way to escape curious crowds.
Judge Brooks sentenced the prisoner
to seven years at hard labor in the
state prison at saltwater.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Drowned Her Children.

Colfax, Wash. Feb. 25.-Mrs. Rose
Wurzer. widow. in fit of insanity,
drowned her six children, aged from
four to IL years, at Uniontown,
Wash, Sunday. Two were boys and
four girls. She threw them into q
we'll 80 feet deep. containing two feet
of water. then jumped in herself and
held the heads of the children be-
meath the surface until all were
drowned.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07

Doubtless the most unique spot in
Europe is the little village Of Alten-
berg, where on its border three
countries meet. It is ruled by no
monarchs, has no soldiers, no police,
and no taxes. It's inhabitants spe lk
a curious jargon of French and Ger
man combined, and spend their days
in cultivating the land or working
in the valuable calamine mine, of
which the village boasts.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Hand In Re.ixnat1on..

Washington, March AT the cab
met meeting yesterday, the last un-
der this presidential term, all of the
members presented to the president
their designations to take effect upon
the qualification of their successors.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07

To encourage domestic servants to
remain content with their lot, the
German empress presents gold cross
es to all females who remain forty
years in the same families. When one
hears SO much of the lack of servants
it is surprising that SO many appli-
cants for the empress decoration
should turn up. In the course of the
year 1900 gold crosses were given by
her majesty to III servants.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Burned to Death.

Waverly, N. Y, March -Four
children. four to twelve years Of age,
were cremated in the burning resi-
dence of Jacob Bait, at Litchfield, Pa.
nine miles south of this place, early
Thursday morning. Bait was away
from home. A hired man rescued
Mrs. Bait and Mrs. Alonzo Scott. It
was impossible to reach Mrs. Scott's
four children, who were asleep up
stairs.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07

Fearing that her sixteen pet cats
would have hard time of it after
she was dead, Mrs. Annie Adamson,
who died at Piermont, N. T., q few
days ago, left instructions that the
cats be clloroformed and buried in
the cat cemetery upon her premises.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07

A German scientific expedition has
discovered in Babylon the ancient
procession" road of Mardul. The
large limestone flags of the roadway
bear the inscription of Nebuchad-
nezzar and are inlaid with smaller
squares of red and white stone. The
scientists state that the temple dis
covered in May is the famous national
temple of the Babylonians, known to
history under the name Of Esagila.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Lo.. Of Life Increasc..

San Francisco. Feb. $3.50 far as
can be ascertained from reliable data
1928 lives were lost in the wreck Of
the Pacific Mail steamer City of Rio
de Janeiro. Thus far only II bodies
have been recovered. six whites, four
Chinese and one Japanese. The value
of the cargo has not been determined.
owing to the absence Of important
papers, but it is variously estimated
ct from $3O0, 900 to 5000. 900.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
A Fatal Dlunder.

Milwaukee. March "A Sentinel .pe-4
cial from Pewaukee. Wis. says Rev.
William Clark. known throughout the
state as the ''auctioneer preacher"
died Friday from the effects of dose
Of carbolic acid which he took by mis-
take, thinking it was medicine he had
been in the habit of taking.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07

Machinery in glass-blowing fac
tories has taken the place Of human
lungs and hands. This change has
just taken place, and is a wonderful
victory in the line Of inventions. 1t
is also great blessing, as glass blow
ing has ruined the lungs of thousands
Of people. Many have died as the re-
suit of doing the work.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
rire In Chicoro.

Chicago, March Eight cars of
the Metropolitan Elevated railroad
and the car sheds at the Douglas
park terminal and part of the struc-
ture were destroyed by fire after
midnight. The fire was caused by i'm.
perfect insulation. Loss, $4,000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
The Public Debt.

Washington, March 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business February
IS. 1901. the debt less cash in the treas
ury amounted to $1.0s7.0 19.504, de-
crease for the month of 81, 576,374.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Bowling Record Rroken

Columbus, O., March 2.-The worlds
bowling record for two games in q
league tournament was broken hero
by the Palace team, of the United
league. In the first game they rolled
1,O06 and in the second 1852, the aver
age, 1929. breaking the worlds rec
ord. formerly held by Anson's team. Of
Chicago.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07

In consequence of the insufficiency
Of coaling STATIONS for the Russian
men-of-war the ministry of marine
is having large steamer constructed
for supplying the squadrons with
coal. A first payment of 100000 has
been made on account of the building
of the vessel, which is to have . dis
placement Of 1900 tons.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Five burned to death.

Versailles, Ind, Feb. 25.-The home
of George James, four miles from
here. burned Saturday morning, and
James and his four daughters were
burned to death. Mrs. James and
son were absent from home.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Vnnderlip's succcssor.

Washington. Feb. 2s.-The president
Wednesday nominated Milton E. Aisles,
of Ohio. to be assistant secretary of the
treasury, vice Frank Vanderbilt. re-
signed. Y,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Dollars Against Souls.

Chicago. March 2.-Rev. Richard A..
Morley is to receive $1,000 from Duke
NJ Farson If Revivalist bud" Robin
son does not add Is converts to his
church in this city in two weeks.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
AIIchigan lie pul,llcap,,

Grand Rapids. Mich, March. L.
The republican state convention yes
terday renominated Il. NJ. Montgom-
cry for justice of the supreme court
and Frank w. Fletcher and Dr. Kiefer
were nominated for regents of the
university.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Electrt'ocuted,

Columbus, O.. March 1.-Roslyn
Terrell was electrocuted last night
at the penitentiary for the murder
of Express Messenger Charles Lane
on august 10, 1900.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Failure. in February.

New York, March 1:-Commercial
failures in the United States during
February numbered 1924, against
1922 in January, and aggregate liabil-
ities were s11.2s7.211. against $780,
Sl1.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
TO BE Retired.

Washington, March IAN order was
issued at the war department placing
Brig. Gems. James H. Wilson and Fitz-
hugh Lee on the retired list Of the
army.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
WHAT UNCLE SAM WANTS
Conditions Under Which uuited
States Is Willing to Grant
Cuba Independence.
MUST MAKE NO FOREIGN ALLIANCES.

Asks THAT Naval stations BE Gran ted
In the Island-Possession of Isle of
Pines to he Settled Later-Senate
Committee on Relations with Cuba
Presents Amendment.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Lynchinr - Mia.i..inni.

Scranton, Miss. Feb. 27.y- John
Knox. white man. was lynched here
Tuesday night for the murder Of Don
Davis
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Thirty.Eiye Lnxt.

Kemmerer. Wyo., Feb. 27.-Fire In
the Diamondville mine caused the
death Of IS miners.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Honor for Cervera,

Madrid, Feb. 2s.-The queen regent
has signed a decree appointing Rear
Admiral Cervera to be vice admiral.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Name Selected

Boston. March 2.-Thomas W. Law.
son announces that the Boston cup
yacht will be named "Independence. -
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
No Foreign Alliances.

IL
never enter into any treaty or other COM
pact with any foreign power or powers
which will impair or tend to impair the
independence of Cuba, nor in any man
ner authorize or permit any foreign power
or powers to obtain by colonization or
for military or naval purposes or other
wise Judgment In or control over any
portion of said island
Limit on Public Debt.
q That said government shall not as
sumo or contract any public debt. to pay
the interest upon which and to make rea-
sonable sinking fund provision for the
ultimate discharge of which the ordinary
revenues Of the islands. after defraying
the current expenses of government. shall
be inadequate.
Our Right to Intervene.
8. That the government of Cuba con-
sents that the United States may exer-
else the right to intervene for the pres
ervation of Cuban independence. the
maintenance of a government adequate
for the protection of life. property and in
dividual liberty. and for discharging the
obligations with respect to Cuba imposed
by the treaty of Paris on the United
States. now to be assumed and undertaken
by the government of Cuba.
L. That all acts of the United States In
Cuba during its military occupancy there
of are ratified and validated. and all law
full rights acquired hereunder shall be
maintained ard protected.
The Work of Sanitation.
g. That the government of Cuba will ex-
ecute, and as far as necessary extend,
the plans already devised or other plans
to be mutually agreed upon, for the sani-
tation of the cities of the island. to the
end that recurrence of epidemics and in
fectious. diseases may he prevented. there
by assuring protection TO the people and
commerce of Cuba as we'll as to the COM
merce Of the southern ports of the United
States and the people residing therein.
G. That the Isle of Pines shall be omit
ted from the proposed constitutional boun-
daries of Cuba. the title thereto being left
to future adjustment by.treaty.
Provision for CoalinR Stations.
2. That to enable the United States to
maintain the independence Of Cuba. and
TO protect the people thereof. as we'll as
for its own defense. the government of
Cuba will sell or lease to the United States
lands necessary for coaling or naval sta
lions at certain specified points. to be
agreed upon with the president Of the
United States. a
4 Permanent Treaty.
s. That by way Of further assurance
the government OF Cuba will embody the
foregoing provisions in permanent treaty
with the United States.
Cuba's Attitude.
Washington. March 2.-The cabinet
Friday talked over the Cuban situa-
ton. and Secretary Root read tele-
grams from Gen. Wood to the effect
that in his opinion the Cubans would
soon become convinced that the ac-
ton of congress in fixing the rela-
tions which should exist between
Cuba and the United States was for
their interest as well as our own.
and they would accept them without
serious objection.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Think AruInaldo Dead.


Think Agulnaldo Dead.
Washington. March Army Off
GERS returned from the Philippines
are of the opinion that Aguinaldo
has been dead for months. 1t is
nearly year since he has been di-
rectly heard from. It is known here
that Filipino insurgents continue to
get supplies in a mysterious way.
Secure New Members.
Manila, March 2.-The federalists
are securing many new members for
their party in Laguna province. east
of Manila. The promoters of the con-
sentative party have published long
address to Judge Taft, president of
the American Philippine commission,
telling of their work.
Rebel Omcers Surrender.
Manila, March 2.-Twenty-one rebel
officers and 100 bolomen have sur
rendered to Lieut.. Desque, of the For
ty-seventh United States volunteer in
fantry at the town of Irocin, in Albay
province, southern Luzon.
Evidences of Peace.
Balanga, Province of Bataan, Luzon,
March 2.-The members of the Phil
ippine commission arrived here in the
course of their tour for the purpose
of establishing civil government in
the various provinces. Four hundred
galleys and houseboats were decorat-
ed in honor of the visit. Adozen bands
and number of native serenaders vel
coined the commissioners as they land
ed from their launch. On many of the
houses American flags were displayed.
Later in the day there were process
sions of police, citizens and school
children. The officers of the Thirty
second infantry, who are doing gar
rison duty here, report that the prov
ince is in satisfactory condition. its
pacifcation having been aided by good
rice and sugar crops.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
Sailed tor HON,

Manila, March Maj. Gen. Young
and staff. with the Thirty-fourth in
fantry and nine companies of the
Thirty-third infantry, have sailed for
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07

Washington, Feb. 26.-At 1915 p. m.
Monday Senator Plat, of Connecticut,
chairman of the committee on rela-
tions with Cuba, reported the amend
ment agreed upon by the committee
on Cuban relations to be attached to
the army appropriation bill.
Text Of the Amendment.
The text of the amendment is as fol.
lows:
That in fulfillment Of the declaration
contained in the joint resolution approved
April 20, 1893, entitled: For the recogni-
ton Of the independence Of the people Of
Cuba, demanding that the government of
Spain relinquish its authority and govern
ment in the island of Cuba, and to with
draw its land and naval forces from Cuba
and Cuban waters. and directing the presi-
dent of the United States to use the land
and naval forces Of the United States
to carry these resolutions into effect" the
president is hereby authorized to leave the
government and control If the island Of
Cuba to its people as soon as govern
ment shall have been established in said
island under constitution. which. eithe.
as part thereof or in an ordinance APP
pended thereto. shall define the future re-
lations of the United States with Cuba.
substantially as follows:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-07
AuP|hOS take THE OATH
Sentiment in Favor Of Americans
Spreading in Former Insur-
gent Strongholds.
Many VOLUNTARILY SWEAR ALLEGIANCE
Army Omcers Think Aguinaldo Has
been Dead for Months-Rebei on
Gers surrender-The COmmlsston.
ers Find Evidences Of Peace on
Their Tour.

Manila. Feb. 2s.-Pro-American
sentiment is spreading in former in
surgent strongholds. Six hundred
and sixty-five persons voluntarily
took the oath of allegiance at Ca
milling. province of Albay, at one
time reported as, next to Luzon, the
worst insurgent center. and 5s4 took
the oath at Calamba.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
IN THE LAND OF THE LOTUS.
Prof. Edward ~. Pollard Lectures on
Egyptian Archaeology.

Prof Edward D. Pollard, Pm. D., lee
tured yesterday afternoon before a large
and appreciatiye audience at the Column
bian University On An Ancient Han of
Records Cnearthed.' The speaker, by
means of numerous unusually fine lantern
slides made his audience familiar with
the scenes IL Egypt where today the
archaeological excavations are taking
place, aud where Of late years so many
valuable discoveries have been made
throwing light on the ancient history of
the inhabitants Of the land of the Nile
and lotus.
DR. Pollard said that fifty years ago
little @as expected from the tombS of the
buried empires. but that the achieve
ments OF Dr. Bliss Ia Palestine, Egypt
had proved to explorers fertile field
The sneaker said that the Egypt of old
was the rranary OF the world and that
tn. Egypt al today had earned the title
of the Archaeological treasure house of
the world.
Dr. Pollard showed Illustrations OF late
b discovered clay tablets which, he said.
formed part of the documents of the
first brought to light. he said. by a poor
woman who was digging in a nearby field
for stones to patch mp her hut The Eng
fish and German archaeolOgists learned
OF the lind, Or. Pollard said, and at once
set TO work and began excavations which
brought to light the above mentioDe,!
state documents, part Of which are z
day treasured in the National Museum :
OF London and Berlin.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
Shoe Department.

pairs Women's Common Sense Button
Shoes, welt soles: sizes to II. As, 81.
| and B-2E and C. Reduced from SIS
to $40 pair.
pairs Women's Button Shoes. welt
soies, tips Of same; sizes C-S ID. Re
duced from $3.50 to 600 pair.
IA pairs Womeu's Enamel Lace Shoes.
welt soles. medium toes; sizes to Sig AA
-tis to 81. A-5h and e1s B-31s and C.
Reduced from 500 to S1.50 pair.
pairs Womens Button Shoes. full
round toes. welt soleS, patent tips; sizes
to 8 AA-and 5 A. Reduced from 500
to s1.50 pair.
pairs Women's Button Shoes. medium
toes. tips of same; sizes 3i.. 4. g. and g.:
AA4 A Reduced from SEQ to $l-50 pair
pairs Women's Russia Calf Lace
Shoes, broad toes. extension soIes; sizes
~ AA--7 A-61a and b. Reduced from
$3.50 to s2ag pair
pairs Women's Wax Calf Lace Shoes,
broad toes. extension soles; sizes 6is A
IL and c. Reduced from 800 to 500
pair.
pairs Women's Patent Calf Shoes.
broad toes. Goodyear welt soles; sizes
and BIS and C. Reduced from SOS
to s. 01 pair.
20 pairs Womeu's Button Shoes. low
heels, patent tips. round toes, Goodyear
welt soies; sizes n. to and C-S ID.
Reduced from S275 to 500 pair.
Is pairs Boys Tan Calf Shoes. extern
sion soles; sizes 81. to 3 b. c, and d.
Reduced from S200 to s150 pair.
pairs Boys Ebony Calf Lace Shoes.
ex ension sOles: sizes Is and c. Reduced
from sea to Sl.00 pair.
Third floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
THE SALE OF STAMP BOOKS.
An Inventor Threatens to Bring suit
for infringement.

A table has been prepared by the Third
Assistant Postmaster General indica ling
the sale Of stamp books during the past
eleven months. 4 total of 5,27l, 40 books
We're sold, which cost the Government
Sl9.61lsl, and netted the Department over
the usual price Of stamps 52,7i44O giving
a profit Of ss3.672.40 for eleven months
This ratio. continued for one month more,
viii net the Government s3g. T3i.
These figures have an especial interest
in view Of suit threatened by an inven-
tor who applied for a patent on a device
described as identical with that used by
the Postoffico Department. Several months
ago he called, explained his case, and ask
cd the officials OF the Postofiice Depart
ment 10 choose between suit for $1,000
G99 damages and compromise for about
10 per cent less. The authorities Informed
him in effect that they did not believe ne
had a case and were content he should
urge his claim in any manner ne saw fit.
1t l. understood the inventor has employed
an attorney and conlemplates urging his
claim vigorously
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
Housefurnishing Dept.

1 3-qt Ice Cream Freezer. Reduced
from 81 % to SIS.
/ Clothes Hamper Reduced from sl.00
to zoe.
:: Coal Holds. Reduced from sc. to 2ec.
each.
Enameled Tea Kettles. Reduced from
Soc to- Coo. each.
E,nameled Tea Kettles. Reduced from
70c. to soc. each.
Enameled Dish Pans. Reduced from
sc to soc. each.
Enameled Dish Pans. Reduced from
SOC to i0c. each.
I Infants Bath Tub. Reduced from
ST. II to Sc
Heavy Tin Clothes Boiler. Reduced
from Sis to SIS.
/ Work Table. Reduced from s1.G5 to
S100
Fifth Floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
Movements of Na,nI Vessels.

Tie training ship Buffalo has arrived
at CaNite, the despatch boat Dolphin at
Washington, the torpedo boat Shubrick
the station ship Maynower at San Juan.
the gunhoat Vixen at Sagua de Tanamo.
Cuba; the supply ship Nanshan at Ca
vile, and the torpedo boat Winslow at
Norfolk. The supply ship Zafro has sail
ed from Cavtc for Honskong, the collier
Fompey from Hongkong for Cavite, and
the eInboat Gloucester from AnuaDoIis
for the Barren Island trial course Rear
Admiral Remey telegraphs the following
distribution Of gtnboats in the Philip
pines: Petrol at Cavite, Don Juan de
Austria At Donsal. VillalobQs AT Palanog.
and Mindoro ut Bats. Repairs to b. I'm
ished in forty days have been authorized
on the cruiser Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
THE CASTAWAYS RELIEVED.
Six weeks Rations Left by Comman-
der Kennedy at NuNnssa

Secretary Long yesterday received the
following cabIegram from Commander
Kennedy, of the Mayflower:
san Juan, Porto Rico.
Secretary of the Navy, Washington:
Arrived NaYassa Monday. Woodward
and the other men well: short of pro-
visions; left them six weeks rations
'KENNEDY."
The message refers TO the case of Susan
II. Woodward. of Baltimore. who two
weeks ago wrote to the President. stat
ing that her husband had been brought
to Navassa Island, Caribbean Sea. by a
Major Wyatt owen. in search of guano,
and had been lefr there to starve Sec
rotary Long sent the MayhOwer to in
vastigate the case. with the above re-
suits.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
China Department.

Decorated ITavilaud China Dinner Set.
l1S pieces. cup, saucer, and plate missing.
Reduced from $500 to $500
Decorated American Porcelain Dinner
Set 100 pieces. sauce plate short. Re-
duced from Si6-50 to $l2-S5.
10 Decorated American Porcelain Toilet
Sets. no jars. manufacturer seconds.
Reduced to $i-50 set.
Stop Jars to match above set, manu-
facturers seconds. Reduced to S100
each.
Is Largo E@ers. to match above sets.
manufacturers seconds Reduced to 90
each.
Handsome Finch Jardinere. Rock
wood effect slightly damage Reduced
from s5.Jn To S5.o0.
i0-ineh Jardinieres, slightly defective.
Reduced from ~ % to a5c each.
1 HaviIand China Hair Receivers. Re-
dliced from Sl.75 to Sl.0J each.
/ Austrian China Bureau Set Is piecesl.
Reduced from 500 to $l-5O-
~ Austrian China Bread and Butter
Plates. Reduced from lee to &c each.
Fifth floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
TO REGULATE COTTON CROPS.
Texas Planters Plan "a series of Mas,
Meetings.

AUSTIN, Tex, March 2S.-The State
Department Of Agriculture was today ad-
vised that movement is on foot among
the cotton planters throughout the State
TO hold mass meeting in every county
seat in the cotton belt on Saturday, April
&, for the purpose of taking concerted ac-
ton with a view of cutting down the cot
ton acreage in Texas this year and to di-
versify their crops
The situation will be thoroughly can
Nassed at each Of these mass meetings of
planters and an agreement will be reach
ed as to the number Of acres each planter
VIII plant in cotton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-29
Extending Rural Free Delivery

The Postofiice Department has estab-
lished rural free delivery route, centring
AT Waterloo, Blacllhawk County, iowa
ii6 miles in length and covering III square
miles. population Of 3,453 is to be
served. A route twenty-five miles long
has been established at E,udora, Kan. and
a route ffty-four miles long ut York, Neb