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Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-25

disastrous drOuth, and Tn at least
 half of these the corn crop is almost
 a total loss.
 A terrible tornado swept over
 North Dakota on the 15th Heavy loss of life occurred and the towns of Barup, Eldorado and Thompson were almost completely wiped out.
 Theo. Pullen, aged 19, murdered his 14-year-old sweetheart, Leila Madison, at the home oi her pa rents in Leavenworth, Kas. Pullen desired to marry the girl, but to this her parents objected on account of her age.
 At a convention of miners held in Indianapolis, the soft coal miners decided not to order sympathetic strike, President Mitchell advising that all agreements with operatives be kept inviolate. The soft coal men, however, will contribute a cer- tain per cent of their wages to aid those on strike in the Anthracite re- zion.
 Kansas has a short wheat crop of poor quality. It looks now like about 45,00O,000 bushels, compared with 100,000,000 a year ago. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois will have a trife more than last year. Missouri and Michigan will have about a quarter more. These six states raise over half of the winter wheat crop.
 The office of general manager of the Choctaw, filled by Mir. H. G. Clark, has been abolished and the office of general superintendent erected. Mr. ". ". Wentz, Jr., for merly with the Central of New Jer- sey, has been appointed general It is believed Mir. Clark will be assigned to another position with the Choctaw.
 The negotiations for the with drawal of the Friars from the Phil lpplnes have not yet been concluded. It IS reported at Washington that all differences between the Taft com and the Vatican have been except the manner of with 1rawal of the Friars. The govern nent insists that they immediately 9vacuate, while the Pope holds out with counter proposition that they 'e permitted to withdraw gradually. Joy. Taft is expected to make a final 'eport in short time.
 A statement has been prepared at he immigration bureau in Wash ngton, showing the number of inn migrants who arrived in the United States by countries during the fiscal ear 1902, as compared with 1901. The total arrivals for the last fiscal ear were 64S,743 immigrants and '2,O55 other alien passengers, mak- ng a total of 73O,79S. This is an increase of 16O,S25 immigrants 'ver 1901, Of this number 178,375 anne from Italy, 171 ,989 from Aus ria-Hungary, 10I347 from the Russian empire and Finland, 3O,- '94 from Sweden, 29,138 from Ire- and, 2S,304 from the German en- 'lre, 17,484 from Norway, 14,27O rom Japan and 13,575 from Eng and.
 The wave of seismic disturbances which has travelled around the world tns year was felt in Bandar Abbas. tt the eastern end of the Persian gulf, on July 9, when there was a evere earthquake which lasted rom three to four minutes. All he chief buildings suffered. The hock continued until July 10. Each 'f the five continents, except Aus ralia, have this year suffered from volcanic eruptions ac- 'ompanying them in. five places. The following is the list: January.
Newport weekly independent., 1902-07-25

blned, with a capital of 7,5oO,OO
 A new postal card is being issued
 from the postoffice department at
 Washington which bears the picture
 of President Mckinley. The government of the United
 States has not received an invita-
 tion to participate in the inter-
 Sational trust conference, proposed
 by the czar.
 Lord Salisbury has been succeed
 ed as premier of England by Lord
 Balfour. A general change in the
 personnel of Great Britain's official
 family is expected to follow.
 About 1000 soldiers surrounded
 a resort in Leavenworth and demol-
 ished the doors, windows and furni-
 ture in revenge for the fatal stab-
 ping of Eli Loucks, 8 member of the Sixth cavalry, by negro in the resort.
 To defend herself against the brutal attack of her drunken hus- band and his brother, Mrs. George
 Joubart, living near Murphysboro,
 Ky., used revolver with such deadly effect that both her assail- ants were shot dead.
 Details of an important move by Russia which have evidently been suppressed hitherto by the censor have transpircd in London. This move is no less than proposal by the imperial government for an in- ternational conference to deal with trusts.
 During a storm lightning struck a row of oil tanks at Jennings, La., setting them on fire. The flames eat away portion of the tanks, al- lowing the oil to escape, which flowed over the surface, forming lake of fire. The blaze soon reached the pipe to well No. 3, in the Acadia field, and the flames shot high into the air. The sight of the burning we'll at night is indescribable. The own CTS offered a reward of $1O,0OO to any one who would extinguish the fire and control the gusher. No. 3 is the only we'll affected, the others being covered with dirt and mud.
 The report of Chief Examiner A. 1 R: Serven, of the civil service con- for the year 1901, has been made public. The following ex- tract gives an idea of the extent of this branch of the work done by the commission:
 "1n this period 4S,699 competi- tors were examined. Of these 21,- )20 were for the departmental branch of the service, of whom 15.- T79 passed and 5,249 failed; 3,433 were for the custom houses. of whom 1856 passed and 577 failed; E49 were for the internal revenue service, of which 252 passed and -S7 failed; 1,70S were for the force 'f the public printer, of whom 1854 passed and 155 failed; and 2O,9O1 were for appointment in the differ mt classified postofices, of whom 2,749 passed and 8,152 failed. There were 252 persons, already in he classified service, who were ex- for transfer, of whom 173 passed and 79 failed. There were '21 persons examined for prolnc- ] ion, of whom 150 passed and 163 alled, making total of 4S,093 persons examined for the classified ervlce, of whom 33,521 passed and 4,572 failed. During this period -66 persons were examined for the District of Columbia service, of whom 49 passed an IF failed, and F39 were examined for service under he Philippine commission, of whom -69 passed and 270 failed. This is m increase of more than f per cent
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
His Practical Plan.

The parish kirk of Drumlie had
been rather unfortunate in it's min
listers, two of them having gone of
in decline within a twelvemonth
of their appointment; and now, after
hearing a number of candidates for
the vacancy, the members were look.
ing forward with keen interest to the
meeting at which the election Of the
most suitable applicant was to take
place. .,.,.,.,, --,......- -.,,-....
'Weel, Marget," asked one female
parislioner of another, as they fore.
gathered on the road one day, "wha
are We gaun to vote FORE" @
"I'm just thinl1in' I'll vote for name
o. them. I'm no. muckle o. q Judge,
an It'll be the safest plan," was Mar
gets sagacious reply.
"Toots, woman, if that's the wey
OF, vote wi me-"
can hoo are We gaun tae vote?"
"I'm gaun tae vote for the man
that I think has the soundest lungs,
an III no. bother us deem again in
a hurry."-Tit-Bits.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
SUSPECTED DOODLE.
Ii Hung Chang Did Not Give Credit
to an Official Working for 10
Nothing. e.

When Mr.. 'Ure was lord provost Of
Glasgow, Scotland, Ii Hung Chang
was on his tour of the world. The
great Chinese statesman. was the
guest of the Scottish metropolis and
was taken for sail down the Clyde,
so that he might see the shipping and
the docks of that famous water
way. It fell to Mr.. Ure as the dep
uty chairman Of the Clyde harbor
trust to conduct the illustrious stran.
ger and show him all the works of the
trust, and the works are many, for
the old saying is true enough, "The
Clyde has made Glasgow and Glas.
gov has made the Clyde"
"How much," asked Ii, ''do you get
for managing all this?"
He was told in reply that there was
no salary and that the craftsmanship
was position of much honor and
dignity. An incredulous look passed
over the oriental's face and his keen
eye fastened on a magnificent dia-
mond pin Mr.. Ure was wearing. Adj
vancing toward that gentleman, he
put his finger on it with look Of
triumph: "Where, then, did you get
that?' ~
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
DINING CAR SERVICE.
Mobile and Ohio Reduces Time to
st. Louis.

st. Louis.
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad is engaged
in a conmendable effort to annihilate space
between this city and St. Louis, and, be-
ginning Sunday, August 3lst, it will ma
terially shorten the time taken to traverse
the distance between the two cities by the
way Of Meridian. And this date, too, will
mark the Inauguration of dining-car serv-
ice a la carte, on this line. This innovation
will be welcome one to travellers, who
heretofore have been subjectedto the abom-
ination of taking their meals on the catch.
as-catoh-can plan at meal stations along the
route. Passengers, by means of this new
service, will be enabled to eat when they feel
disposed; eat what they want at their
leisure, and pay only for what they order,
with a choice of anything in the CASTRO
nomic line from q cup of coffee to course
dinner.
These new dining-cars, by the way, are
to be veritable. palaces fitted with every
possible convenience known to modern rail
road traffic. The decorations are of SUI
perb order and the cars are brilliantly il.
Illuminated with incandescents, while .
plenteous supply of electric fans will keep
the atmosphere at comfortable tempera-
ture, no matter how high the mercury may
soar outside the cars. The cuisine will leave
nothing to be desired. One of the most strik-
ing as well as pleasant features of this serv
ice is the announcement that the dining
car service will be made merely conven-
fence for the travelling public, serving every
thing at as near cost as possible, with no
desire to make the service source of profit
to- the company.-"Tnnes-De Democrat" New
Orleans, August 20.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11

DUTY AND BEAUTY.

Who would the journey through this ltft
Find decked with flowers gay
Who would escape the woes and STRIFE
That sometime throng the way
Should scatter flowers bright and sweet
Alike for friend and foe; .
Should smooth the path for tired feet :.
Wherever he may ga -
" se - ~ vi q ~
There's naught on earth that yields SO Ill
GReturn for labor done
AZ toll for self, though done with skil
From rise to setsof sun. o.
The selfish one will shaveffew friends,
And though he may have gains. q
Small peace their acquisition lends. IA
Fierce strife and endless pains.
Butsgen'rous souls shall be made tat:
Che world unites to pay
ItA homage to the toiler that
Shows love to man Away.
There is that scatters far and wide
And yet increaseth too,
Meath Mercys wing the good abide W.
lad daily strength renew d 4.
1'ENvo1. 8 Z +
the journey run and duty done.
Beauty, to our surprise, =
Bright as the sun, sought we'll and won
Shall gladly greet our eyes.
The streets of gold that wax not old.
Ss9aid flowers that ever bloom,
With joy untold Eterne unfold.
@ Heaven, our beauteous home.
-soscar 3. Smith, in N. Y. Observer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11

threatened to cngulf forever prison
and prisoners.
What they suffered no one ever
knew exactly, for they were towards.
To all their cries and halls there was
no response, though the Kafirs Chief
swung carelessly ~, filed, as every
sense told them, with cheer and
plenty.
On the morning of the third day .
committee of thres put ont from tho
collier and came up to the Mascot.
Even to a landsman's eye the wreck
had but little more time before
the final brcakingsup. s3Yetsthere was
no sympathy, no emotion Of any sort
on the leaders, face as he greeted
the gaunt captives. " prey. 80 80
"Well?" he asked quietly. -
Both men threw themselves for
ward trying to speak. "Oh, it's all
right, is it? Come aboard the Kahar
Chief. OF course" continued the
miner, gently, "well bring you back
if you give us any more trouble"
The Company" looked at each
other. a.
"No," continued their master;
"we're not going back to Astoria.
We've concluded that with your
financial assistance we can make it
through to the Yukon. Glad of your
company, Of course. Coming?"
| And with ,alaerity they came. Two
hours later the collier Kaffir Chief
was hull down to the northwards
and all that remained of the Ignace
Island Mining company was the bat
tered, sinking wreck of what had
been the Mascot.-Pacifs Monthly.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
Wa. Buried on suspicion.

The law courts sometimes furnish
a morsel of humor. Not long ago a
certain person who figured on the
register of an English revision court
was objected to by one. of the agents
on the ground that he was dead.
The revision barrister declined to ac-
.cept the assurance, however, and de-
.manded conclusive testimony on the
point.
"Pray, sir, how do you know the
mans dead?" demanded. the bar
rister. fF+s& n ~ ~ <. :
"Well," r was the. reply, II don't
know. It's very difficult to prove -
"As suspected" returned the irate
.harrister. "You don't know whether
he's dead or not" :
II was saying, sir, that 1 don't
know whether he's dead or not, but
I do know this-they buried him
about month ago on suspicion"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
PEOPLE OF ODD DELUs1oNs.
T-1IlI ~ .
Jerus alesn IL q Great Place for Cranka
Who Are Are Carried Away
/ with Religious Fads.

Jerusalem is great place for.
cranks, particularly those of religious
tendencies. People who have visions
and possess the gift of prophecy, who
have discovered new ways of saliva
ton and methods by which they may
live without sin, seem. to flock here
as the moths seek the light. Some
come in clubs and associations, 9TH
ers as individuals, says William E.
Curtis in the Chicago Record-Herald.
Many Of them are actually insane
and possessed of peculiar decisions.
There used to be an old sailor here
who went around through the. prin-
cipal streets day after day carrying
heavy cross. He was doing PEN
ance Cor some great sin he had COM
mitted, and it would be satisfac-
ton to know, whether he obtained
dissolution before he died. Then there
was a man who bought lamb every
morning and sacrificed it, giving the
skin and the meat to the poor. His
place Of sacrifice was on rock out
side the walls, and a crowd was there
dWdltlnS MIN Wneu lie came WIFI u1S
Offering upon his back.
There is On old woman in Jerusa-
lem now-and she is said to be rich,
for she lives in comfortable house
and seems to have plenty of money
who considers it her mission to re-
lieve the hunger and distress of all
the Ishmaelitish dogs. She goes out
daily with baskets of bread and meat
to feed them, and if she can catch
one of the mongrel ours with which
the streets are haunted, she. takes
him home, washes him, puts oint-
ment upon his sores, soaks him with
carbolic acid and other disinfectants
and. then turns him loose. But she
never gets the same dog twice. Al
though they like the food she brings
them, they do not relish the other
attentions. .----..---;..-s
The Moslems, like the North Amer
lean Indians, consider lunatic
sacred, and any man who comes here
with marked eccentricities is abso-
lutely safe, safer than if he had an
escort of the sultan's bodyguard.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
Measure, Light's Pressure.

Recently Prof. Lebedew, of Moscow,
made an experimental demonstration
of the pressure of light. He employs
a radiometer, using larger and
more completely exhausted bulb,
from which the heating effect, which
is the principal agent in moving the
Crookes vanes is excluded. When the
light falls upon the vanes they are
driven by it, and the intensity of the
pressure is thus revealed
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
Mach Of the Same Kind.

From Connecticut woman's dairy, dated
1890: eve had roast pork for dinner, and
DR.: s., who carved, held up rib on his
fork and said; Here. ladies'. is what
Patty, and it's mueh the same kind of crit
ter. ''-Living Church.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
GOATS. WARD OFF DISEASE.
An Experienced Horseman Advises
That They De Kept Where
Horses Are Housed.

"Goats are good things to keep
around the stables where the horses
are housed" said an old dealer in
horses, according to the New Orleans
Times-Democrat, land the man who
wants his horse to gemain healthy will
make mistake if he does not keep a
few goats around. do not propose
to go into an analysis of the reasons,
but 1 am in position to state the
fact, and I do it after many years of
experience. 1 have been handling
horses for more than quarter of a
century, and I have had occasion to
observe very closely those things
which tend to benefit the horse. Oc-
casionally have been without goats,
and nearly every time l have been
called upon to doctor one or more of
my horses for some complaint peculiar
to this kind of animal. When l had
goats around the stable to rub up
against the stalls and wallow around
generally sickness among my horses
was rare thing. ~,
"My attention was called to the fact
good many years ago by man who
had spent the greater part of his life
in the horse business. had just
lost a couple of fine horses and was
greatly grieved over the loss. had
dealt with them very carefully, and, in
fact, had made pets out of them. I
happened to meet my friend and was
telling about my loss. DO you keep
any goats around your stables?' he
asked. told him did not. There is
where you make big mistake,' he
said. Buy few goats and turn them
in the lot with your horses and let
them run together. 1 have tried it
and it is a good PLAN never thought
much of it at the time, but concluded
that I would try it just. for luck. 1t
could do no harm. / bought me some
goats.
'since that time have always kept
goats with my horses, and the health
of my horses has been a matter Of
note among those who are familiar
with my business. / do not pretend
to say just what it is about the goat
which will benefit the horse. But
there is something which acts as a
great protection to the horse in the
matter of health. I have often heard
that the odor- of the goat, while Of
fensive enough to great many per-
sons, was a; very healthy thing even
for members of the human family. I
guess it is the odor of the goat which
benefits the horse. have often want
ed to see chemical analysis of the
goat odor, so that might understand
just what the active purifying princi-
pie was made of. It evidently good
disinfectant of some kind. Goats are
good horse doctors, and the man who
wants his horses to remain healthy
and vigorous should keep goats around
the stable.'
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
What Some Name. Mean.

what Some Names Mean.
I The following gives the meaning Of
the names of the principal Highland
clans in sscotland; ? q
Mcintosh, the son Of the First.
Z Mcdonald, the son of Brown Eyes.
4 McDougall, the son Of Black Eyes.
McOnnechy or Duncan, the son Of
Brown Head.
McGregor, the son of Greek Man.
McCuithbert, the son Of the Arch
Druid. #,T5ss
Mckay the son of the Prophet.
Campbell, Crooked Mouth. s
Cameron, Crooked Nose.
Stewart, His Stay or. Support.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11

Visit the Old Home in the East
In Indiana, Ohio and Western New York
and Pennsylvania after the harvest. Very
low rates via Erie Railroad Oct. 3rd to
9th inclusive. Return Nov. 3rd. Partic-
ulars by your home ticket agent, Erie Rail-
road Company, Chicago, or w. o. McNaugh-
ton, I. p. A., Erie r. R., st. Paul, MINI.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11

.sMost Arguments said Uncle Eben.
doesn't decide nothin' 'cept de question
Of which one is gwine to keep still an let
de yuthuh do de talkin'." = Washington
Star
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
In the Far West.

"Any fish around here?" asked the
stranger.
'Wall, should say sol" replied
Rattlesnake Pete. "Thar's five ten
derfeet over in TIL saloon playin'
poker with tn boys" Colorado
|Springs Gazette. - y
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
New York and Return e2s.ao,

New York and Return 923.3O.
Special excursions via Erie Railroad, Chi
cago to New York and return, only $3.50.
Good going Oct. 3rd, 4th, 5th and 9Th, with
liberal return limit. Full particulars on
application to Erie r. r. Office, COS West
ern Union Building, Chicago, or w. o. Nc
Naughton, 7: p. A., Erie r. R., st. Paul,
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
Love MI Eirat sixht

Love ut Fir1t Sight.
"Do you believe in love at first
sight, Chris?" III
"Sure. If more men took closer
look they wouldn't fall in love-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
A Woman's Failing,

"Willie," said the mother one day,
II shall tell your father tonight that
you have been. bad"
ooh, mamma said Willie, cant
you keep a secret ?"-Little Chronicle.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11

-l, Wiling to Accommodate. &.
care you a wet nurse?" asked the lads
who had advertised in the newspapers.
"No, ma am" replied the applicant, "but
I'll let you turn the hose on me il you give
me the iob."-Boston Post.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
wen said.

"Here's where I fall to works
'said the well digger when the rops
broke.-Indianapolis News.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
A Hnrd Ta.k

A Hard Task.
Jack-Yes; he used to consider her
very dainty and graceful.
Ned-And doesn't he still think so?
''No. 1 believe he saw her eating
asparagus once."-Catholic Standard
and Times. -a i4f+ -
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11

Some music hath charms that would drive
q savage to Chicago Daily Ne.we.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
Men Qualified
to Preach ~ ~
BY REV. FRANK CRANE,
Pastor Peoples Church. Chicago.
Pastor Peoples Church. Chicago.

the truth OF Christianity living soul by quoting Scrip
Neither you going people by miracles This
the day for miracles If i should somebody along
up wouldn't con
of anything would simply think his sy
The trouble with the church to-day people try to quote
Scripture work miracles deal logic choppng when what
of what religion do-and we are
of them, Who what church you belong to-
creed what your social standing? Is YOU
that makes do things that Christke? II not, you
keep still.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11
AN IOWA MAN
] discovers the Right Thing at the
Right Time.

111'' ~: D1yIt, UHlCIa1 government adu
meteorological reporter, residing at Ogden,
Iowa, was q very sick man from his
kidneys. Mr.. sayre was Frustrated in.
the summer Of 1898. and almost despaired,
as oil endeavors to check the trouble
proved of no avail; just at the danger
point Of kidney trouble he found remedy
that cured him. It was in o little wooden
box and 4{
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11

ntly rich and those who are indie
pendently poor. AS soon as a
preacher begins to want what is in
the pockets of his hearers, there
is seed of weakness in his mes
sage.
Every real Christian desires
to prove his religion, to make 9TH
er people believe the truth he has
learned. Now you are not going
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-09-11

There only kinds of people that ought preach
G6spel-those who independently