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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09

of habit. The first shopkeeper will
in the meantime be sitting unthought
of and uncared for, aghast at the
crowds that daily ,hrong the counters
of his competitor and bitterly bewail-
ing the bad luck which has followed
his own venture into trade. Yet he
has no one to blame for it but himself.
Some persons might consider that
old Commodore Vanderbilt was dis
honest because he did not refund the
money which the stockholders of the
Hudson River & Harlem railroads
would have made if they had contin-
ned to hold their stock after he took
hold of the roads. But he was not.
They cheated themselves out of the
money by not being far-sighted
enough to hold on to their stock.
When the commodore had made $780,
100000 in shipping of various sorts he
looked about for some thing good in
which he might invest his capital. He
found these railroads, which were
then in a most deplorable, out-of-date
stock only worth IS on
500 and the bonds you could not sell
for love or money. But he took hold,
built new bridges, put all modern inn
provements into the car service, advo-
Gated new signal systems, in short, he
infused new blood into the entire
service of the road at an enormous
outlay of capital-and then he waited.
And all the capital came back, bring
ing much additional wealth with it.
1 have seen many men who have be-
come wealthy through dishonest
methods, and my experience with
them has taught me this: That most
men who gain wealth dishonesty, if
they live long enough, get poor again.
1t is almost an invar;able rule.
The main temptation with which
the ordinary business man of to-day is
beset is the temptation to misrepre-
sent his capital or business prospects,
and thus obtain greater credit. But
don't do it. 1t does not pay. The old,
old adage, Honesty is the best pol
ICY" is the safest motto for every
business man to follow. And know
what I am talking about, too.
"Be cool and you'll be happy, but
you won't have good time," may
sound very smart and elicit rounds of
applause, but it is fallacy through
and through. 1t is easier, much easier,
for an honest man to become wealthy
than for his dishonest brother, who
may seem to prosper for time, but,
mark my words, it is only temporary
success.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
A GOOD INVESTMENT.
Honesty Pays Better Profits Than
Trickery or Deceit.
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew Preacher
Sermon to Yeung Men Who
Want to Become Rich and
Respected.

Honesty is too much talked about
Is if it were scarce in these days. The
business principles of to-day are bet
ter, purer and more universally hon
est than they were in the days of my
boyhood. Then the motto of life ran
something like this: "All is fair in
tove, war and trade" But this gener-
alton has tabooed that maxim and
business methods were never better
or more reputable than they are at
This minute.
Many immense fortunes, says
Chauncey NJ. Depew, in the Chicago
Chronicle, have been made by men of
this generation who employed strictly
honest means to attain their ultimate
success and great wealth. Take Bes-
semer as an apt illustration. He in
vented the steel which is used so ex-
tensively all over the world for car
rails and revolutionized the manufac-
ture of steel, giving employment to
thousands of persons and bringing
wealth to many besides himself. He
only made $1O,O0O,OOO out of the in
vention, and l have heard people say
thay they thought this amount was
entirely too small sum for the inven-
ton of so wonderful an Improvement.
[ think myself that it was quite a re-
spectacle sum.
Many man, as we all know, has
made fortune through judicious adj
vertising. Take two men starting in
business at the same time; one uses
all the money he makes in living we'll,
and sometimes even extravagantly.
The other invests all the surplus cash
that he can lay his hands on in adver-
Using here, there, everywhere that he
thinks will attract public notice. What
is the result? The man who adver-
tlses has crowds flocking to his shop to
see the beauties OF the advertised
goods, and as the public begin to run
20 they will continue from sheer force
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09

which has opened subscription for
the erection of monument. Already
the response has been so generous
that NJ. Jean Leon Gerome, the illus
trious French sculptor and artist, has
been given carte blanche, the only
command issued being that the me-
mortal must be of the finest mate
rails.
He has promised it for the early
part of 1902, but the unwilling will
not take place until the spring days
come and the weather is warm
enough to permit of q lengthy and
elaborate ceremony.
The monument is striking piece
of work. The principal figure rep
resents dying eagle with one wing
broken and dropping by its side, and
the other extended but pierced with
bullets; one claw firmly grasps the
French flag, while with the other the
mortally wounded bird defends the
colors on which are inscribed the
words: "Austerlitz" and "Eylau."
The eagle is of bronze, and stands
on huge boWlder OF marble over
which the flag droops on one side,
and on the other will be carved an
inscription, the exact text of which
has not yet been decided upon, but
it will contain the date of the battle
of Waterloo, and in few brief SEN
fences tell the results of the strife
and also state that the monument
is lovingly dedicated to the greatest
general France had and to the noble
men who SO courageously and gal
lantly followed their leader.
The eagle measures two meters in
height, and the extending wing three
meters, IS. The entire monument,
with pedestal and bronze, is Is me-
ters high and is very impressive.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
THE PEAVEY ESTATE.
Died Reeeatly Dlspeses 81
RS Ulllioas.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 6.-The will
Of Frank H. Peasey,t the well-known MIN
neapo.is grain man, who died in Chica-
go Monday morning, was filed Friday
in this city, and is one of the most
remarkable wills ever filed here. IL
places the value of the estate at ~
100000 personal property and $4,000
real estate, but the total will probably
be in excess of this. The will is chiefly
notable for the manner in which it
shows Mr.. Peavey's character. The
vast estate is divided into hundreds OF
requests. First of all, the business 10
provided for, $1,OOO,OO0 of the life sin-
surance being turned into it, and the
son, George w. Peavey, and two sons
in-.aw. Frank B. Heffelhnger and Fred
u. Wells, who have been associa ted in
it, being named as executors. They
are to manage the business for five
years and stock companyis then to be-
formed and operated under the name
of F. H. Peavey & Co.
Foremost among the personal bee
quests stands out the following: '.To
John I. Brewer, of Chicago, for being
kind to me when boy, 81 ,OO0." Every
employee of the firm who has been in
service for three years is given one
months salary, and the executors are
instructed to retain old employees and
to care for them after they are too old
for work
The widow is given 100000 cash,
100000 in trust and 100000 life insure
ance, also the country home. Highcroft.
and $4,000 annually for its mainte-
nance. The three children, Mrs. +. L.
Heffelfnger, Mrs. Fred b. Wells and
George w. Peavey, are each given $780,
900 in trust. Mary D. Peavey, of Sioux
City, the mother, is given 633 shares OF
bank stock and $500 month for life.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
BELIEVED TO HAVE LANDED.
Revolutionary Forces In vene.uela
Receive Reenf0rcements and
Arms.

Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Jan.
6 (via Haytien Cable).-The armed
revolutionary steamer Libertador
formerly the British steamer Ban
RICH, has, it is believed here, landed
the expedition near Barcelona, Venc-
zuela.
Advices received here from Caracas
show that the Venezuelan govern
ment is without news of the move.
ments of the Libertador.
The vessels composing the Venezue.
Ian fleet are without coal, and be-
sides, their engines are out OF order.
and, therefore, President Castro's
ships could not put out to. sea and
search for the Libertador.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
BRIEF NOTES

r. c. Dunn, state auditor Of Minneso-
ia, announces in an interview that he Is
not candidate for reelection or for
governor. This statement is coupled
with very plump disclaimer Of any
sympathy with the attacks being made
on the so-called railroad merger, as he
says he does not consider Mr.. Hills
schemes inimical to the public welfare,
and he thinks existing laws give all need
ed protection.
Walhalla now has two banks. The First
Bank of Walhalla opened its doors to the
public week ago. The officers are C..
w. Andrews, president; w. r. Winter,
vice-president; J. G. Webster, cashier.
The cork escaping from bottle Of
wood alcohol which was standing near a
lighted candle in DR.. Jones' residence in
The conference of governors of north
western states at Helena last week con-
corning the merger Of trans-continental
railroad lines resulted in the passage OF
resolutions without outlining any course
Of procedure. The question they encoun-
tered was to determine how to proceed
prior to the violation of any law, as all
is prospective as to what may happen.
The lawyers are puzzling how to begin
before they find violated law.
Devils Lake, started a confiagration
Tuesday morning and the fire department
was called, out. Damage was slight.
The supreme court holds that persons
who sign contracts which the after
wards changed into promissory notes are
not liable.
A party OF State University graduates
who are taking special training In for
estry, has been visiting the woods around
Bemidji for the past two weeks gather
ing pointers and other souvenirs from
numbering camp beds.
While taking a man to the luckup on
Christmas day. Chief L'Moore. Of James
town. was kicked in the ribs and severe
ly hurt.
The elevator at the Russcll-MIller mill
at jamestown is being filled with wheat,
and grinding will begin as soon as the
mill machinery is installed.
Albert NJ. Powell, of Devils Lake. sends
out circulars in which are given the re-
suits Of last years farming operations
by number of Ramsey county farmers.
The showing made is excellent, and tho
circular is good advertising matter.
Many dogs were killed and eaten on
Christmas day at the Indian festivals.
Sheriff Bogue is today investigating the
case Of c. Cook, formerly a laborer on
a farm, who was found dead at Mandan
last night with Indications Of murder.
Cook was seen with sum Of money
which, seems to have disappeared.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
HanginRs.

HanHinGs.
The number of legal executions in 1921
was 49, as compared with 119 in 1900.
131 in 1899, 109 in 1898. 127 in 1897, 122 in
1896, 1872 in 1895. 1872 in 1894. 1926 in 1893, and
1O7 in 1892. There were So hanged in the
south and 36 in the north, of whom u
were negroes and AZ whites. The crimes
for which they were executed were:
Murder, 1O7: criminal assault. s.: attempt
ed criminal assault, 1: and train rob-
berry. ].
The lynchings reported in 1900 showed
an Increase of eight over those of 1899 A
still further increase must be noted this
year-an increase in brutality as we'll as
In number-the record standing 107 in 1899,
liz in 1900 and 1876 in 1901. OF these lynchings
ii occurred in the south and IA in the
groes, &c whites, Indian and I Chinaman.
The alleged crimes for which they were
iynched were as follows: Murder. 80; crim-
sault, 9; attempted criminal assault. 8;
cattle and horse stealing. z; completely in
murder, 6; quarrel over profit sharing, s.:
arson, 4; suspected murder, 9; suspected
criminal assault, /; murder andcriminal as
sault, /; train wrecking, /; alleged theft, 1:
keeping gambling house, 1; suspected Of
killing cattle. 1; resistingarrest, 1; insulting
a white woman, 1; burglary, 1; forcing a
white boy to commit crime, /. Besides
these. were lynched because of race preju-
dice, for unknown reasons, and there was
case of mistaken identity.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
WATERLOO MONUMENT.
site u xapoleon.. Do.v.sal to ~
NaFkeA by Sculpture II q Gigan.
tic Dying Eagle.

France has at last, after a lapse Of
Sc years, decided to mark the site of
Napoleon's downfall. Waterloo is to
have monument.
A short time ago NJ. Henri Hous-
sage. an eminent historian and noted
member of the French academy, to.
gether with Count de Mautoy and NJ.
Gustave Larroumet, bought plot
of land at the junction of the high
road from Brussels, and that from
Planchenoit near the famous farm
of La Belle Alliance, which was the
center of Napoleon's position in the
great battle.
This ground has been offered to
the military society "La Sabretache,' -
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
rour section Men Killed.

Monmouth, ILL.,, Jan. 6.-Four section
men were instantly killed by BUR-
lington passenger train Saturday
morning. They were going to work
on a hand car and the coming train
was concealed by the steam of .
freight train on a side track.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
TIartshorn. !. T.. 8: BY waterspout at saftee.
Morocco. 200

Hartshorn. l. T.. 8: by waterspout at ssnee.
Morocco. 200.
Railroad Disasters.
The loss of life by railroad accidents
reported by mail and telegraph for 1901
was 1868, as compared with 400 In 1900
and 3.606 in 1899. The number Of serious
y injured was 3.265. as compared with
EpideMtcs.
The loss Of life by epidemic disease.
has fallen of considerably as &c cs~nparsd red
have increased, the number OF victims
In 1901 being a little over $780, as COM
pared with 10000 in 1890. Cholera, how
ever. has greatly decreased in fatality.
compared with about 10000 in 1900: The
total of deaths in 1900 owing to the In
dian famine reached the large sum OF
about $4,000. It is difficult to make any
but, roughly estimated. the cholera and
plague last year claimed about 5000 VIC
Tins. No returns have been made OF the
fatalities by famine in India and Russia.
Is Wars.
The war which has most conspicuous
ly engaged public attention during the
year has been the BOer war. 1t mas now
and the new year opens With serious
losses inflicted upon British arms. In
addition to the South African struggle
there has been the customary number OF
revolutions In Central America. and 9
Venezuela and Colombia. The pending
trouble between Argentina and Chill
may be settled by arbitration. The Chi.
nese has been closed by treaty. In the
Philippines desultory warfare with stroll OIL;
of casualties. including killed and wound
ed, for the year is as follows:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
Many Happy old Couples.

A Boston pars: has found s!s
couples in New England who were
married over so years ago, and are
ready to celebrate their diamond
wedding, surrounded, in most cases,
by many descendants.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
Water That Petrifle. Wood.

A stream with peculiar properties
flows near Tucson. Ariz. Wood and
vegetables and other soft substances
thrown into it become petriied. It is
customary for visitors to leave pota-
toes in it for few weeks inclosed in
wire receptacles. and then find them
turned to stone.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09


ceived further signal distinction that
seldom comes to one SO young, of be-
ing made bishop coadjutor of the do
cese.
By this new appointment, which has
been made by Pope Leo KILL, he has
coordinate jurisdiction in this great
diocese with the venera BILE archbishop,
Most Rev. p. A. Feehan.
The greater significance of this new
honor is that it confers upon him the
right of succession to Archbishop Fee.
han.
In naming him as bishop coadjutor
the holy father designated at the same
time the next archbishop of Chicago,
Bishop Muldoon was born a little
less than SO years ago in Columbia, CAL,
of Irish parents.
His early education was obtained in
the pubic schools of Stockton, Cal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
HONOR FOR MULDooN.
Created Coadjutor bishop of tn.
Archdiocese Of Chicago by
Order of PODe Leo XIII.

Rt. Rev. Peter j. Muldoon, the bril-
liant young bishop of Chicago, who
was consecrated July rs last and named
as auxiliary bishop of Chicago, has re.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
KILLED.

While r. Simpson and others. Of Bath
gate. were moving an old elevator annex
to farm, the upper part of the building
collapsed.
Six boys were in the building at the
time. One of them, George Lozon, was so
badly injured that he died in a few min
utes.
serious injuries, including fracture of
the thigh bone. and the other four were
slightly hurt and badly frightened. They
had been repeatedly warned off.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
Live Stock.

chicago. Jan. T.
CATTLE-Prime Beeves. 81 25a7 IS; good
to choice Beeves. S. i097.l5: fair TO good
export shipping Steers. S 5Oa6. 20; fair 10
medium beef Steers. 3475@7.l5: common to
rough. s4.10QI445; good to fancy Feeders,
8. 9O44.75: plain to fancy Stockers, $2.4OaD
$50; Bulls. plain to fancy. $esO@4.75; fed
Texas Steers. $4.1O@5O0; Texas Cows and
grass Steers. $2.6ol4.Cn
HOGS-Choice to fancy strong weight
shipping, $6.30dl6.G5; common to good heavy
packing. $5.S5@6.4o; plain to choice heavy
mixed. $4,000. IS; selected butcher weights,
$6.25@660; assorted light. $596@6.45: com.
mon to fancy light mixed, 6G506. 30
South Omaha, Neb., Jan. T. /.
CATTLE-Market nominally steady. Ma.
tive Steers. s40OlS.75; Cows and Heifers.
s.. 00G490; Western Steers: s. 1905 40; Texas
Steers. $3.50G4.40; Gamers. 81. 5002 IS; Stock
ers and Feeders. s2.7594.4O; Calves, 5000
6.25: Bulls. Stays. etc. 81. oOa42
HOGS-Market 5@10c higher Heavy,
$6.25@6.60; mixed, $5.l0l6 %; light, $5.So@s. Is:
Pigs. $5.l0Q575; bulk of sales. $1,000. 49,
SHEEP-Market steady Fed muttors.
$40OG4.7O: Westerns, $s.4odls so: Ewes. $2sGae
AGO; common ard Stockers, $2O@a.sO:
Lambs. $4.s046.G1.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
SHOT WHILE WORKING.

While saving wood in the timber on
the south side OF the Missouri river. Jack
Grogan was hit by bullet from high
pressure rifle. and that the wound Is not
a fatal one is almost miraculous. The
bullet went through both legs, entering
the left leg from behind and Immediately
below the hip bone. passing behind the
femur Of that leg and through the right
leg just in front of the femur bone. The
shot is supposed to have been fired by q
hunter. v lff
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
Decatur, M, bank Robbed.

Decatur, ILL.,, Jan. 6.-Four men
broke into the bank Of A. II. Scott at
Bethany, blew up the safe and Sc
cured $4,000 in bills. Citizens were
aroused and drove the robbers away.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
THE MARKETS.
Grain, provi.ion.. Etc.


Chicago. Jan. 4.
WHEAT-Higher. May sold at S21lS@ScMc.
CORN-Improved. May sold at G7@6712c.
OATs-Higher. Sold at 4Gl40t46Ac.
POTATOES-Market easy. White stock,
red stock, 7Oll77c; Burbanks 7597Sc.
EGGS-Firm City recandled. fresh eggs.
new cases included. 2iQl2Sc: at mark. cases
returned, 22Ql27c; loss off, cases returned.
13@28c. 81
1 BtJTTER-Market steady. Creameries.
15024c per pound; dairies. 16@20c.
LIVE POULTRY-Feeling firm. Tur.
keys, 6gSkc; chickens. &c; ducks. 90lec:
geese, $4.0OG7.5O.
New York. Jan. 4.
FLOUR-State and Western remained
firm, with a light business at old quota.
tons.
4 WHEAT-Had an active and sharp ad-
vance this morning because OF steady
cables. an oversold market. March. s3Ac:
May. 81 7-1GdS7 15-16c.
RYE-Firm. State. 7ldT72c c. !. I. New
York car lots; No. 2 Western. 7615c (. o. b.
afioat.
CoRN-Ruled active and higher on cover
ing, frmer cables and the wheat upturn.
May, 71asdJ71ssc.
OATS-Strong, with a fair western trade
and little for sale. Track white. 5a457kc.
BCTTER--Firm. State dairy. 15Q23c;
creamery. 16l25c: June creamery. I592lhc:
factory, 131z0151zc.
CHEESE-Firm. State full cream. large
fall made fancy. 10s@lGAc: State full
cream small fall made fancy, llA0llkc;
late best made large, SIC; late made best
small, l0VlOAc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
Forest Fires In Indian Territory.


South McAlester, Ind. T., Jan. ca
forest fire is raging along the Frisco
railway, tributary to Tuskahoma.
The section of country is we'll settled
by small farmers and it is feared
that there has already been loss OF
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL,

A motion was made for a new trial in
the case. of the State vs. Bashant. who
was the only one of the employees of the
Great Northern convicted of robbery. The
defense was not ready to argue the case,
and asked postponement till next Nom
day. General standish. who appeared
for Bashant at the first trial. will be as
sisted in the second trial by Tracey r.
Bangs who appeared for the men who
were tried on the same charge and
cleared.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09

agency in committing suicide; 3,1O6 killed
themselves with poison. 2.476 by shooting.
6l4 by hanging. 51S by browning. 356 by cut
ting their Threats, S. by jumping from roofs
and windows. IS by throwing themselves in
front Of locomotive engines. q by stabbing.
q by fire, IL by dynamite and 6 by starving.
~ 3s Murders.
The total number of deaths by vio-
lence in the United States during 1901
shows a small decrease. being 1852. as
compared with S,275 in 1909. The causes
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-01-09

es1, as compared with 133.s7S in 1900.
Donations and Beauests.
The year was a record breaker in do
nations and requests. The total Of gifts
reaches slss. sss. 7s2 OF this amount there
lions the princely sum of $3.50. 961. to
charities, s222 40, to churches. g. 2ss-
4S9: to museums and art galleries. $1,1SS.-
liz; and to libraries, $l5,SSS.7S2.
Railway Building.
Railway building in the United States
during the year 1901 has exceeded that
of any previous year since 1890. when
500 miles of new lines were completed,
been surpassed had the steel mills been
able to furnish the necessary cars. The
records Of the Railway Age for 1901 show
not less than 5,057 miles of track have
been laid on 3a2 lines in 43 states and ter
ritories.
lieved, will approximate those Of last
year, when the total reached $159. $50, 22e.
The losses this year of 100000 and up
wards reached total OF s67,S4l.9OO.
Embex.lements.
| faulting and bank wreckage for 1901 shows
a small decrease as compared with that Of
1900 The total is s4,cs5;56s, as compared
with $4,66o.1 1874 in 1900. The losses are dis
| tributed as follows:
| Stolen by public officials. 696.9G
From banks OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1873 496
nv agents ,,......................... 27,7O0
Forreries ,.......................... $4,000
From loan associations .............. 266, 3l5
| By postmasters Observation-Disclosures. 1875
Miscellaneous stealings ............. zoos, 81
Suicides.
Suicide continues to increase in the
| United States. The total number reported
| for the year 1901 is 1885, as compared with
| 6,?55 in 1850 and $40 in 1893. OF this total
| $3.50 were males and 1.395 females. which
clx nf
nearly five males to one female for several
years past. The causes of self-mur6er
D Ds :. 1880
Unknown ,643
! insanity Observation-Disclosures. GA
Hl-health OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 618
| Domestic infelicity OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. al
LIQUOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 439
disappointed love ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 3
Business losses ....:.....:........:...... 81
Poison continues to be the most common
| agency in committing suicide: 3106 killed