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DOWN THE POTOMAC.
Sailing Trip That Has No Equal in
United States.
History md Nature Combine 10 Make
II a Most Fascinating Outing
Charms 81 Chesapeake
2ay.

HERE is z popular expFtss on.
'Once a man, twice enlld, +
having references 70 tie petu-
liant, queruious ecJnd Childhood of
the very aged. lie brain Vi an
Anonymous poet coined a more com
prehenslye expression for the entire
race: Men are only boys grown
tall, aud hearts don't change much,
after ALL"
They whose lives are directed in
to paths Of such prosperity that they
may have a couple of weeks or
months Of vacation every year spend
many happy hours planning the out
ings which are doubly enjoyable be-
cause Of the pleasures of anticipa-
ton. And their ideas of pleasure
are as different as are the provincial
iisms of their speech and manner.
The people of New England have
their times for camping out in the
dense forests, or of spending their
leisure days along the seashore,
where clam bakes are almost daily
Ifeasts of which they never grow
weary. Going to the coastwise
places is also fad with the people
of contiguous states, in small num-
bers, as compared with their popula-
Itions. In the west and northwest
the principal purpose seems to be TO
Ego somewhere" no matter where, so
long as it is away from home and
gives restful change to tired
bodies and weary brains. The peo-
pie of the southern states have fad
of hitchlng up teams and taking
families to the mountains for camp
ing out periods. The folks with
wealth enough to travel and enjoy
all of the beauties and won
ders of this wonderful imperi-
al country usually turn their
backs upon Yellowstone park,
the Yosemites and all other of the
grandeurs of nature in America, and
pack themselves off to Europe, where
they are smilingly and hilariously
welcomed by sycophants who are
after their money.
few workingmen of the national
capital with little time for recrea-
ton recently spent their playtime sail
ing down the Potomac river and out
into Chesapeake bay. 1t was only lit
tie bit of an outing, but ten days on
salt water, sometimes in salt water,
and all the time, day and night, breath
ing the air so impregnated with
oceans virtues, sufficed to invigorate
and strengthen everyone in the party.
From the time of heaving anchor I'M
til its final casting there was con-
slant study of history, albeit the OBJ
ject lessons were easily learned as in
kindergarten, one of the boatmen
having been familiar with story and
legend of the river for more than two
generations. The start was made from
Easby's point, where stands the old
Braddock rock, now inclosed by an
iron railing, the work of the Colonial
Danes. IT is not now an impressive
sigat. The river has been filled in ali
around it. The waters of he stream
had receded, leaving the historic rock
in a marsh. Not only did Braddock
land here, but upon this rock George
Washington landed when he came to
examine site for the future capital.
When the waters were around it and
trees sheltered it the rock was as ar
tistic as it was attractive, because of
it's history: 1.-The Britishtroops sailed
UP the Potomac in barges until they
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25

came nearly opposite TO what is now
the foot of Twenty-fifth street. Here
big bowlder reaching out of water -
or IA deep deep stood forth like great
buttress. The barges touched at this
rock and upon it all of the troops were
landed. Thus it became known as
Braddock rock"
Sailing between the piers of long
bridge myriad memories of the civil
war were recalled. Across this bridge
tramped hundreds of thousands of
men who have faded from the earth,
and become members of that CLOUD of
witnesses" referred to by the author
of the epistle to the Hebrews. Over
on the Virginia hills were seen the re-
mains of the earthworks wherein
other thousands were located to de-
fend the capital city. Inside Of 20 min
utes we were sailing past the arsenal
grounds. Standing forth above the
trees is the tall mast from which the
fagfoats. Right on that spot stood the
gallows on which Mrs. Surratt and the
other conspirators were hanged for
completely in the crimes of Lincoln's
destination and the attempts on the
l.Ye4 2 members Of his cabinet.
miles down the river, on our
+" 4. a. vandria, and looking up
',i'~ s'~.e' oor ses 'he MARSHALL
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-10-25
At Baker Springs they understood it

At Baker Springs they understood it
all.
Must be "A lost man, bother him."
said Jack Cameron. There's been no
storm to bring down the posts, and the
niggers, bless 'em, however much they
fancy the insulators, aren't likely to be
between here and Conindie this dry
weather. 1t takes a white man to make
a fool of himself that way"
And at nightfall they found John
Weston, who had forgotten he was
John Weston, in his shirt, folding up
the rest of his clothes, which he found
too heavy to bear on him, preparatory
to starting out into the desert, be
cause he was convinced he must reach
his home in far-away Warrnambool
before another day dawned. Pear
sons Magazine.
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going, he ran on and stood underneath
the wire that stretched away north
and south to civilization and home and
happiness.
He clapped his hands, he shouted,
and his voice sounded hoarse and
strange, and then he prepared to walk
along the line; but the first station
might be hundred miles away, for all
he knew, and he could not walk ten.
His only course was to interrupt com
munication and bring help.
But how?
There stretched the wire over his
head, cut of his reach. The posts were
stout and strong, but his head was in
whirl, his knees felt weak, he knew he
could not climb up them. He took out
his knife; but the wood was hard as
iron. And then he bethought himself
of his watch, and he used the glass as
a burning-glass. 1t was tedious work,
and he was desperate with thirst; yet
before his eyes, in Blurred lines, was
printed the announcement in the morn
ing's paper-in many morning papers
that telegraphic communication was
interrupted again somewhere north
of Baker Springs, and therefore we
have no cables from Europe this morn
ing" He was upsetting the news of
Australasia-and a little curl of smoke
appeared beneath his glass.
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The Menlth of Nations

The year book of the London Daily
Mail, estimates the wealth of the
United States as more than equal to
the combined riches Of France and
Russia; as twice that of Germany;
and as greater by $4,000, 900 than
that of Great Britain. In round mum.
bers it appears that the wealth of the
leading nations is:
United States ISL $4,000 OoD
Great Britain .................... So go 600 600
France ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. AS 5000 600
Germany ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 40 go 900 900
Russia g. lbs COO 900
The percentage of debt to wealth is .
United States, IA per cent; United
Kingdom, per cent; Germany, 81 per
cent; Russia, III, and France, 1928
per cent.
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STRIKES are Expensivc.

Labor organizations have aided
striking employees in the last 20 years
"a the time ~ sre fT4 -"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
DIR. MUELLER,s MISSION.
tervene n south Afriee prings, (
Message from Kruger.

& brussels, Feb. lit is said that
the desire to keep secret the depart
ure of DIR. Mueller, the former con.
sui Of the Orange Free State in rHpl-
land, for the United States, was so
keen that the Boer emissary booked
his passageunder an assumed name.,
According to information from re-
sponsible Boer quarters, Mr.. KrIger's
letter to President Roosevelt, iofwhich
DR.. Mueller is the bearer, does not
appeal for Intervention, but expresses
regret that he is; unable atspresent to
personally congratulate President
Roosevelt on his accession to office,
and concludes with gratified allu-
sion to the numerous invitations to
visit the great republic which have
arrived, and are still arriving.
Besides reorganizing the Boer
propaganda in the. United States DIR.
Mueller will direct his efforts princip-
ally to obtaining government prohi-
bition Of the expectation of articles
regarded by the Beers as contraband
of war, thus Indirectly eliciting an
opinion on the war from the United
States government.
DR.. Mueller is supported by wealthy
Boer sympathiers in Europe and has
great hopes regarding the result of
his mission. .et;.s
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
AnDOfntments.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE president
Saturday agreed to appoint Hugo
Muench, of St. Louis, consul at Zit'
lau, Saxony. Mr.. Muench is a son of
Far West Muench, one of the early pio-
neers in Missouri, and the place was
requested for him by Representatives
Joy and Bartholdt, of Missouri. The
president also has decided to appoint
George B. Weinerbrener United States
marshal for the Eastern district OF
Missouri
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

by. and the German commander looked
with interest at the flagship of the
battle of Manila bay. At 1880 p. m.
Admiral won Baudissin boarded the
Narkeeta again and the tug steamed
up the Kills toward Shooters Island,
to have look at Emperor William S
new yacht. AS the. admiral left the
warship a parting salute Of 10 guns
was fired. ~ -. "a =
There will be religious service for
the crew of the 'Hohenzollern at ten
o'clock Sunday morning. In the even
ing Consul General Buenz will enter
tain Admiral Won Baudissin and a par
ty of his officers at dinner. N! ~
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
PRINCE HENRY SETS SAL.
Brother Of Emperor William Starts
for New York City on Kron-
prinz Wilhelm.
BIG DEMONSTRATION At BReMERHAvEN
Prince Before Sailing Denies writ
ing Any Letter of Apology to AID.
miral Dewey-Facts in the Case
Admiral Evans at New York Ready
to Receive Prince.

j Bremerhaven, Feb. 17.-Prince Henry
sailed for New York at 3:43 p. M. l.-i
The last seen of the prince from the
shore here was when he stood on the
bridge of the Kronprinz Wilhelm, in
an admiral's uniform, and lifted his
cap in response to the cheers of the
assembled crowds.
Commander William H. Beehler, U.
S. n, the United States naval attache
at Berlin, bid the prince good-by for
the United States embassy. Fl.
Senator Tichirschky, Prussian min
lister to the Hanseatic cities, bid fare
well to the prince for Emperor Will
liam, who also sent his brother tele-
gram previous to the departure of the
steamer.
Henry W. Diederich, the United
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

Samuel McCune Lindsay, assistant
professor of sociology in the universi-
ty of Pennsylvania, who has been nom
mated for commissioner of education
in Porto Rico, was born at Pittsburg,
Pa, in 1869, and was graduated Phi. B..
from the university, afterward study
ing at Berlin, Halle, Vienna. Rome
and Paris, Prof. Lindsay was special
agent of the senate finance committee,
to report on wholesale prices of Eu-
rope, in 1892, and export agent of the
United States industrial commission.
to report on railroad labor, in 1899.
1900.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
NEWS CONFIRMED.
Hears That Ransom Money
Has Been Sent.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE state de-
partment has received cable advices
confirming the report that the ran
som money for Miss Stone has been
paid to the brigand captors. It is not
known when her release will occur but
it is understood that the brigands have
made condition that they shall have
period of week or ten days in which
to make sure their safe retreat before
the prisoner is delivered up. &
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

A fund of $4,000 representing one.
third of the amount necessary for the
completion of the Chicago art insti.
tute, has been secured, and work will
soon be begun on the remaining wing
of the structure, which has been ten
years in building. The addition will
be in the form of long corridor,
which will connect the two wings Of
the present building, completing "a
hollow square. The new corridor is
to be known as sculpture hall.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
Industrial Commission Expires.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE indus
trial commission, created several
years ago to investigate Industrial
problems and report on them with
recommendation to congress, expired
by limitation of law Saturday. The
quarters of the commission have been
dismantled of most of the furniture,
but number of the commissioners, a
clerk and messenger will be, here
for several days longer closing up at
fairs t .-5s t,t34st5s z
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

The most remarkable flower of the
coronation year will be a quaint intro.
duction from Central Asia, which has
for it's sponsor in England, Hol-
born firm. According to the import.
ers, it grows on a saucer, without
sail or water and without showing
leaves or roots, the bulb shoots out a
red brown flower, with red and yellow
tip sometimes two feet long. When
the flower is off it prefers to retire in.
to the soil and to be we'll watered,
when it follows up with a three.foot
umbrella leaf.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
The Georgia commission has in.

The Georgia commission has in.
formally agreed upon Alexander H.
Stephens, the congressman, and DR..
Crawford w. Long, the discoverer Of
anaesthesia, for the subjects of the
states two statues to be placed in
statuary hall in the capitol at Wash
ington. The selection can not be de-
finitely ratified until meeting of the
commission, to be held in July. The
commission wished the state to make
an appropriation for the statues, but
Attorney General Terrell said this can
not be .constitutionally DONE. .4,,.s.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

Miss Anna G. Wallberg, of Boston,
who for number of years has been
devoting her time to spreading a
knowledge of Scandinavian literature
in the United States, through trans.
lating the principal writings of the
authors of that country into English,
has collected much valuable jewelry
centuries old, including unique ring
presented to an ancestor by the queen
of his era for valuable service in bat
tie
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

Mrs. Harrie Brownell, of Providence,
r.. l., has devoted herself, for several
years to the collection of china, tea
pots, and now owns 1,40O specimens,
which she has gathered together at
an enormous cost. Many of them are
very valuable by reason of the his.
toric association connected with them
or because of their exquisite work.
manship., The teapots are arranged
on shelves which cover Mrs. Brown.
ellis dining-room on all sides from floor
to ceiling,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

More peope live to be centenarians
in warm countries than in cold ones.
The German empire, with 55,000,000
inhabitants, has us centenarians.
France, with 100000, has 213. Eng
land has only LAG and Scotland 46.
Sweden has 10, Norway %, Belgium s,
Denmark 2, Spain 401 and Switzerland
none. Servia, with population of
2.250,0OO, has SIS people over 100 years
old
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
Bir Mortgage Filed.

s St. Louis, Feb. IA first mortgage
deed of trust, covering all the proper
ty of the St. Louis, Kansas City & Colo
RADIO Railway Company, to secure a
bond issue of $40, 900, has been filed
for record at Clayton. The Union
Trust company, of St. Louis, is made
the trustee 80 !. - ...tI =. \
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

The Illinois state historical society
has decided to petition the legislature
for an appropriation of $250,000 for
the erection of a state historical libra
ry. 1t also wants the legislature to
devote $50, 900 of the st. Louis EXPOSE
ton appropriation to the equipment
of historical panorama in the 1lli-
nois building. Champagne, ILL.,, is be.
ing talked of as the site for the pro-
posed library.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

A. G. Harrison, jr., and DR.. H. H.
Miller, of Philadelphia, have arrived
at San Francisco after extended ex-
plorations in the island of sumatra.
They have gathered valuable collec-
ton of tuna and natural history speci-
mems, which will be divided between
the university of Pennsylvania and
the academy of natural science. Phila-
6e1nhia
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
A Fair weather start.

A Fair Weather start.
/. Bremerhaven, Feb. 1.-THE Kron-
prinz Wilhelm passed the Hohenweg
lighthouse at 5:25 p. m. Fair weather
prevailed and the sea was calm.
Denies ApologisinE to Dewey.
Bremerhaven, Feb. 17.-Previous to
sailing Prince Henry, in conversation
with a correspondent Of the press, re-
ferred to the report that he had writ
ten a letter to Admiral Dewey apollo
giving for the conduct of the German
squadron in Manila bay during the
war with Spain. sit is alluntrue," said
the prince. II have never written to
Admiral Dewey in my life"
~ss. An Explanation.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE press
Saturday received from authentic
sources a statement regarding the re-
port that Prince Henry: had written
letter Of apology to Admiral Dewey.
The information which follows was
not received from Admiral Dewey
himself but from an intimate friend
of his and can be absolutely vouched
for:
The admiral has recently received a
letter from a member of the United
States embassy atsBerlin, in which the
writer gave a resume of conyersa-
ton he had had with Prince Henry of
Prussia at the dinner given the lat
ter by Ambassador White prior to the
princes departure for America.
In this conversation the prince, re-
ferring to his having hoped to return
from the east via San Francisco after
his service in the China squadron, but
having been obliged to hasten home via
Suez on account of his mothers ILL
ness, in his usual candid mapner and
agreeing with a remark that the pres
ent was amuch more opportunte time
for his visit, said:
ct know you Americans feels very sore
about affairs in the east and do not blame
you. I myself made a mistake which see
is now being exploited by the English press
to create prejudice. When at Hong-Kong,
at dinner on the Deutschland (the prince
flagship in the teasD Commodore Dewey
was present and was the senior officer;
there were two Russians. some English
and officers of other nationalities which
I cannot now recall, when 1 proposed the
health of first the car of Russia, then
others, and last of all that of the president
of the United States. Dewey was offended,
as learned the next day. and Isrealized l
had made great mistake. Immediately
went on board the Olympia and saw Dewey,
who accepted my apology most graciously."
The prince added that he was we'll
aware that mistakes had been made on
their part, but that his relations with
Admiral Dewey had always been of
the most agreeable and pleasant char
acter. He sent his highest regards to
the admiral and expressed his sincere
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
Dies Of His Wounds.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 17:-Albert
Dempsey, who was shot in the head
byy Patrolman Nelson last Saturday
night while resisting arrest. died Sat-
urday at Emergency hospital. Nell
son claims he shot Dempsey in self
defense after he and Frank Hines had
attacked him and had resisted arrest.
Hines is now under arrest. s55,+
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
hope 81 sseias him during lis visit =

hope OF ssetag him dur'nKkis visit to
America.
Ready to Receive the Prince.
New York, Feb. 17.-Rear Admiral
Evans has. arrived in New York TO of
ficially greet Admiral Prince Henry. 4
.''I know thu opinion has becsms prevalent
that the squadron is to steam down the bay
and greet the incoming liner" said Admiral
Evans. well, there will be noSuch parade.
no such review There couldn 4 be, and I
am at a loss to sunderstand how such. an
idea could become widespread"
Admiral Evans was met at Jersey
City by a party. of friends, who escort
led him TO the. University club in Fifth
avenue. i /:
Cincinnati Reaches New York.
New York, Feb. 1.-THE United
States cruiser Cincinnati arrived Sat
urday from Hampton Roads. She an
.chored off Tompkinsville,S IS. Linear the
Illinois and Olympia, to awaitithe COM
ing Of Prince Henry of Prussia.
Visits American Battleships.
New York, Feb. 17.-Rear Admiral
Count Won Baudissin, commanding the
German imperial yacht Hohenzollern,
left Hoboken on the government tug
Narkeeta at 10:4O o'clock Saturday
accompanied by Commander. Clifford
West, aide to Admiral Barker. They
first visited the battleship Illinois, on
whose deck Admiral Won Baudissin was
received by Admiral Evans. A salute
of 10 guns was fired as the foreign Wis
itor boarded the American battleship.
Admiral Won Baudissin manifested par
ticular interest in the big guns of the
Illinois. The officers of the ship called
attention to the Olympia, lying close
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

It seems that girls as well as boys Of
village u Iceland have learned the
habit of smoking cigarettes. The Off
GERS of THO village. in order to check
the habit, have passed q law which al
lows any man or woman who. finds q
boy or giM smoking to give the young
offender q sound spanking, and to
seize and destroy any cigarette found
in his possession.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
shot by Hiehwayman.

Great Darlington. Mass, Feb. IT,
Lexington Dooley, son of Rev. John
Dooley, a Congregational minister of
Monterey, was shot in the thigh and
robbed by highwayman as he was
walking from Monterey to this place
Friday night.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
.Ali0uEnA.

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 1.-THE Afetho-
dist book committee, which has been
in session here this week adjourned
Saturday to meet next February in
New York
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
Count Tol.toi improves.

Yalta, Crimea, Feb. 17.-Count Toll
stoi is somewhat improved Saturday.
His pulse is 80 and his temperature is
satisfactory. The change for the
worse in his condition which occurred
Friday evening was caused bya spread
of the pulmonary Inflammation to the
right lung. The inflammation is be-
ginning to subside. 3f5.; go t
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20

One of the strongest centers of
trade unionism among women is in
Denmark. The number of women or
ganized in trade unions in that coun-
try is 7,243,. of whom 5,244 live in Co.
penhagen. Their organizations en-
braces IA trades, and include about a
quarter of the women wage earners Of
the country. They are best organized
in the bookbinding, textile and tobacco
fra6oc
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
Second Warrant for Andrews

Detroit, Mich, Feb. IA second
warrant was issued Saturday by Pros
ecuting Attorney Hunt for F. C, An
drews, whose overdrafts and over
certified checks wrecked the City saw
ings bank, charging him with misap-
propria ting the banks funds. He is
now being arraigne d in police court.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
Cant. Cornish Dead.

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. IA special
to the Dispatch from Negaunee, Mich.
says: Capt. Joseph Cornish, one of
the oldest mining men in the Lake
Superior region, died Saturday morn
ing from pneumonia at his home here,
aged IS years. Capt. Cornish opened
the Queen mines, of this city. now
owned and operated, by the United
States Steel CORPORATION.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-02-20
To Keen Ldght burning.

New York, Feb. 17-1t is stated that
the Beacon of Liberty statue in the
upper bay will be kept alive by the
war department, to which part of Red
loe's Island has been transferred from
the navy department..