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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

New York has rubber-tired fire en-.
gines and makes the claim that the
cost is saved several times over by
the ihfrequency of repairs and the
lessened strain on the horses. The
first fire engine equipped with rubber
tires ran for two years without re-
curing any repairs, and the tires will
last about three and half years. At
a time when there is so little chance
of improvement in the present way of
fighting, fires it would seem that this
rubber-tired addition was we'll worth
considering.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

It is said that some ancient nations
knew how to make a malleable glass
which could be formed into any shape
like putty. If this is true the art was
lost long ago, and it is to be hoped
that it will be rediscovered. One of
the most interesting of accidental
inventions was that of a Venitian
named Joquin, in 1856. He noticed
that the scales of fish called the
"bleak" gave a milky hue to water
and that glass beads dipped in this
water looked like pearls when dried.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14
King in Role Of Life-s,ve,

Stockholm, Sweden, Aug. H.
While King Oscar was yachting Sat-
urday near the Marstrand bridge
which was crowded with women and
children the structure collapsed,
throwing it's occupants into the wa
ter. The king threw off his coat and
assisted in the rescue of % persons
who were taken aboard the yacht
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

For a number of years distin-
guished French physician, DIR. Beril-
Ion, has been making observations
pertaining to the habit of finger.nail
biting. The facts which he has gath
cred show that the habit is result
of a diseased nervous system. He ex-
amined the pupils in q number Of
schools. The habit is much more
prevalent among girls than among
boys. In some schools so per cent Of
the girl pupils had contracted the
habit. It was noted that the nail bit
ters were the poorest students.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

Prof. Willis l.. Moore, chief of the
weather bureau, has perfected arrange
ments to make thorough experiments
with newly invented device for her.
aiding the approach of lightning. The
experiments will be conducted at. the
new observatory to be erected in Du-
luth. Chief Moore says the invention
SHOULD prove Of much value to the
weather bureau in its work. Father
F. L. Odenbach, Catholic priest, Of
Cleveland. invented the device, which,
1T Is said, will detect lightning at q
distance of 100 miles and accurately
foretell its appearance in any given 10.
cality.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

after that time there was rapid
increase in the number of specta
tors, suburban trains and tram cars
emptying thousands of persons
every few. minutes into the stations
adjacent to the PROFESSIONS route.
East End London residents also
flocked westward in such numbers
that the streets east of temple Bar
became oppressively silent and de-
serted.
Procession Moves Promptly.
AS the hour for the departure of
the royal procession approached the
excitement about Buckingham pal
ace was most marked. Punctual to
time the advance guard of the royal
cavalcade issued from the archway,
the horses of the troopers curvet-
ting nervously as they faced the
wall of humanity that cheered their
coming. Shortly afterwards came
the prince and princess of Wales
procession, and, finally, within few
minutes, theiY majesties' state coach
appeared at the gateway and the
king and queen smiled and bowed in
response to the mighty roar of
cheers that dwarfed all previous
welcomes. The scene in the vicin-
ity was remarkable. On the roof of
the palace were perched number Of
fashionably dressed ladies, mem
bers of the household, and their
cheers, with the futtering of their
handkerchiefs as the king and queen
entered the royal coach gave the
signal for the deafening plaudits of
the populace which greeted their
majesties as they emerged from the
gates. The ovation was taken up by
the crowds which thronged the Mall
and was repeatedly acknowledged
by the occupants of the state coach.
Appearance Of the. King.
The king looked pale and rather fine
drawn and was by no means as brown
and robust as previous reports had
led one to expect, and while punctil-
iously bowling from side to side, he
did so with a gravity very unusual to
him. He seemed to sit rather far
back in the carriage, and moved his
body very little. His curious crimson
robes and cap, the maintenance of
which, simply a band of ermine with
crimson, velvet top, doubtless gave
him the unusual appearance.
The queen Is Radiant.
The queen, beside him, was radiant.
She never looked better. The cheers
which greeted the pair were loud and
Enthusiastically genuine, and very diff
ferent from the perfunctory applause
which usually greets the appearance
of members of the royal family.
The three professions to the abbey
were carried out according to pro-
gramme, and the only striking fea-
lures of the first two were the gor-
geous state carriages, and the beau-
tiful trappings and horses.
All Eyes for the King. =
The crowd paid hut little attention
to the occupants of the vehicles. Tn
the last carriage of the first process
sion sat Prince Henry of Prussia. on
the back seat, but he was SO occu-
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

his seat. and from scarlet, silken
roll on which the prayers were
printed in large type and which was
held by the, dean of Westminster,
the archbishop of Canterbury read
the prayers and delivered the sword
to the king, who did not go to the
altar, the sword being taken to him
by the dean of Westminster while
his majesty remained standing. The
armilla and the orb were then de-
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

Carrier pigeons are about to try to
cross the continental divide for the
first time in history. The attempt will
be made from one of the mountain
towns near Denver probably Ward or
Silver Plume. Cassius M. Day will
free the thoroughbred birds for their
cross-country fly. The feathered mes.
sengers which are to make the long
trip are among the most valuable fliers
in the country. One of them. although
comparatively young, cost $1,000, and
is one of several birds Matched by Sill.
yer Queen, former champion.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14
F|RMINSTS VICTORIOUS.
Utterly Defeat the Army of Pro-
visional Government of Hayti
at Limbo.
CAPTURE ALL OF GEN. NoED's CANNON
Casualties of Defeated Army Are
Heavy-Gen. Salnave Is Marching
ON Cape Haytien-Firminist Gun.
boat Threatens Town - United
States Gunboat Present,

cape mayhem, Aug. 1l.@Gen. AL
bert Salnave, commanaant of the
<Artibonite Firminist troops, has COM
pletely defeated the army of the pro-
visional government under Gen.
Alexis Nord at Limbo, capturing Gen.
Nord's cannons and munitions of
war. Many of Gen. Nord's soldiers
were killed and great number taken
prisoners. Gen. Salnave continues
his march on Cape Haytien, an attack
on which is hourly expected.
Fear Bombnrdment of Town.
The gunboat Crete-A-Pierrot,
which is in the Firminist service, de-
barked troops and marines Friday
afternoon and during the night at
various points near this city and
cruised around outside the harbor.
The residents here are much fright
ened, Gearing bombardment of the
town, but the foreign colony is calm,
thanks to the protection afforded by
the presence of the United States
,gunboat Machias, Commander McCrea
having taken all measures necessary
to protect as much as possible the
lives and property of foreigners here.
To Protect American Interests.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE navy
department Saturday morning re-
ceived the following cablegram from
Commander McCrea, of the gunboat
Machias, dated Cape Haytien, August
9: "Haytien gunboat landed force
at Cape Haytien on Friday after
noon. An engagement is hourly ex-
pected. Will be ready to land"
Commander McCrea is under gen.
eral instructions to protect American
interests, and in addition Friday re-
ceived special instructions to prevent
the cutting of the cable of the United
States & Haytien company. This is
not French company, as referred to
Friday, but is purely an American
company, being part of the CONNER
cial company's system. Commander
McCrea will confine himself strictly
to that mission and will not take
sides either for or against the de
facto government.
Great Confidence In McCrea.
Great confidence is reposed in the
ability and coolheadedness of Com
mander McCrea and no fresh instruc-
tions were considered necessary: The
Machias has complement of about
$50 men, including marine guard of
IL, and could land force of about
so men all told. A Colt rapid-fire
gun which she has aboard could be
sent ashore with a landing party.
The Machias has eight finch guns in
her main battery, four 6-pounders
and two 1-pounders in her secondary
battery, all rapid-fre, and under the
threat of these guns it is quite I'M
likely that either the Haytien gum
boat or general Firmin's force ashore
would care to make an ISSUE
Acting Secretary of the Navy OAR
ling Saturday sent the following ca
blegram to Commander McCrea, of
the Machias:
''Yonr actions are approved. CUT
ting cable OF interference with other
than Haytien interests not to be per-
mitted"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

Rev. Peter c. York, of San Francis.
co, who is considered one OF the best
known Gaelic scholars in America. said
the other day that there were 100000
people in, this country who were able
to speak Gaelic, and that there were
as many more who were studying that
tongue.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

The entire estate of VIM. Lidder-
dale, late governor Of the Bank Of
England, who died last month,
amounts to only $4,000. He was an
authority upon all questions of Brit
ish finance and for years was power
in the operations of the English ex-
chequer and the London stock ex.
change. His power was immense, but
1t had to be exercised in accordance
with law and with strict regulations.
His position, instead of bringing him
opportunities to gain wealth, deprived
him of such opportunities.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14
millionaire Killed in ri. ono.

Chicago, Aug. 11.-Walter A. Scott.
a millionaire clubman and president
of the Illinois Wire company, was
stabbed and killed by Walter L. Steb-
bings, q civil engineer, shortly before
II o'clock Saturday. The tragedy &C.
Cured in Mr.. Scott's private Office.
room 1920, Monadnock building, and
was precipitated by dispute over
work which had been done by the
slayer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

a freak Of the recent hurricane in
southeastern South Dakota is on exili-
bition in a drugstore at Viborg. 1t is
a small piece of window glass, which
was driven through iron siding and
imbedded to the depth of an inch in
the wood underneath the siding. Whera
the piece Of glass came from is mys-
terry, as none of similar quality was
broken in that immediate vicinity.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

The first Chinaman to receive a di.
ploma from an American medical col
lege is DR.. Yung Wing, who was thus
honored by Yale in 1854. He, too, just
returned to this country after several
years absence in his native land,
where he introduced many modern
methods of medical practice, despite
the strenuous opposition of celestial
doctors
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

police extricated the teams with
some difficulty and Lord Pelham Gin
ton, who was only slightly hurt, pro-
ceeded.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-14

livered to the king, according to the
programme. When the king held out
his hand for the ring, the archbishop
of Canterbury had difficulty in find
ing it, but finally, with trembling
hands, he placed it on the tip of
his majesty's finger, reading the
prayer simultaneously, the king him
self completing the process of put
ting on the ring as he withdrew his
hand.
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
Popular Mr.. Shattuc.

One Of the most popular members on
the Republican side Of the House Is
Representative Shattuc of Ohio. He Is
full OF good, interesting stories with
which he occasionally regales his col
leagues. He said the other day he never
appreciated the value of outdoor religious
revivals until a few years ago when on a
Sunday. with party Of friends, he
went OIL a picnic The party was well
supplied with cold beer and cheese san
witches.
While enjoying the beauties OF nature
and their modest repast. they were at
tracted by singing n little way off. An
investigation disclosed that revival
was in progress. The party finished their
lunch and Joined the meeting. Mr.. Shat
tue said he became so interested that
he quite forgot an engagement with his
wife.
On returning home that evening he
Informed Mrs. Shattuc that he became
so interested in the revival that he for
got all about the engagement.
II was the first time, Mr.. Sha !uc said
that he ever realized the value OF an
outdoor prayer meeting. His explanation
was entirely satisfactory to Mrs. Shat
tue.
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
NEW AQUEDUCT BRIDGE

The caption like old, familiar acquaintance to WASH
ngonians For many have lived hopes of Aqueiuct
The defects OF the
have known discussed and of Congress, Heaven only
repeatedly informed, officially
officially the bridge fraus with great peril for
And rey old conrivance has been permitted
ornamental useful far the
of urban suburban transportation concerned
The Committee the District has
fayoraby the bill providing for bridge that
e bridge is both unsafe and inadequate The elementary facts
have been sufficiently established Government
anything
inadequate for the demands of trac is patent all familiar
between Virginia shore the
trict
The rapid growth of that portion of Alexandria lying
eaey beyond the Aquedu Idge and the increasing intercourse
the sprung that
District. demand the earliest possible establishment of modern of
There be lines bring people and fro
peedest possible and this possible without bridge
strong bear the strain doubrac
line This the Senate bill provides expenditure of less than mil
the work proposed
bridge be begun at the earliest practicable moment
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
THE POTOMAC FLATS PARK.

Ever since the improvement of the water front begun the ad
thus the doubtful
purpose aordng resting for the
hobo periodical there of these gentry has
of proposition
converting the flats park has always with the largest
nothing has bring about this desirable
consummaton
again obligations Mcmillan
the fore with proposition looking the Improvement of these
the park His
District appropriation bill granting $4,000 for this purpose be
of the Secretary Agriculture is the
has been taken considerable share the credit be-
Secretary Wilson. which
initiative and preparatory work for the Improvement and Identification of
park carry
ing
who declared
would invaluable addition the the
District that of their proximity water
handsome landscape especially desirable
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
A DEFENSE OF THE AMERICAN
ARMY IN THE PHILIPPINES


death TO those engaged either side. 1t is not the
place where men learn of humanity justice, and
mercy but where rather the cruel side of men Is edu
Gated and inter sied and the best in them often male
vicious and lnhrnau. 1t has also been forgotten
that our army is waging war not against men
equal to themselves in civilization but against tribes
whose character as indicated by history is not noted
for its humanity.
The army is carrying on its operations III land
remote from the center of the country, under cond
tions exhaustive and destructive Climate and every
environment in the Philippines is demoralizing. The
full story of the atrocities of the Filipino is not
known except to those who in the army, have been
either the victims of these atrocities or the eye
witnesses of them.
Doubtless in isolated eases ortr soldiers, excited
almost TO the verge of insanity have forgotten that
they are standing for the American Government and
its civilization and been guilty of brutality. That
this has occurred in the guerrilla warfare waged by
the Filipnos by every device known to savage and
cruel mind, no one Denies and no sensible person is
surprised that this has happened These eases can
not be charged against the army for it is respon
sibe for all individual acts of soldiers perperated
under conditions for which the army is not responsible
and which it is not able always to control.
History will vet justify in the main the action of
our army in the Philippines, fighting under adverse
conditions TO sustain supremacy there; TO compel
obedience to righteous laws, and to keep flying in
those distant airs 4 symbol of law and order
flag. 1t is easy thing for men sitting in pleasant
peace in the halls of Congress TO fling mud upon the
soldier, who, in the environment of pestilence and
savagery, stands for civilization in distant lands,
ready to lay down his life through mutation
and torture, Tor the glory of our common country.
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
"Think of Rubber Necks."

Senator Teller. Harry E. wadsworth.
Clerk to the Senate Committee on
Claims. and Prophet Jones. of the
Senate Weather, happened to be dis
cussing the wonderful success OF Senator
Clark OF Montana as a business man.
Il understand Senator Clark has en-
harked in sim another enterprise. the
cultivation OF rubber" either Senator
Teller or Mr.. Jones suggested. 1T is a
speculative business. but the right man
usually makes a fortune at 1t.
Think OF the vast new fields for the
use Of rubber in the past few years.
The bicycle and the carriage must have
their rubber tires. And now it is the
heavy automobile which consumes an
enormous quantity
Yes" said MIR. Wadsworth. And
think of the rubber necks.''
Senator Teller is of serious turn
Of mind Ordinarily he smiles very lit
tie This time he laughed loudly and
long.
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
Seattle's Lively Rival.

Mr.. W. Fl. Remington. of Tacoma,
Wash, is by no means inclined
to let his city take a seat second to
that of Seattle, although he admits that
the latter place is shai ing in the great
boom which is affecting the entire
State
Tacoma is the great center for ORR
entail trade" said Mr.. Remington. at
the Raleigh last night. The steamship
fleets of the Northern Pacific Railroad
operate with the Orie 1T from Tacoma.
while those of the Great Northern have
their American port at Seattle. There
are several other lines In each city.
This trade is developing enormously.
Only a short time ago we had but seven
ships in the carrying trade between Ia
coma and the Orient. and they crossed
the Pacific often with but half cargo.
Now there are fully forty magnificent
ships, and their carrying capacity Ia
not anywhere near So fficient to answer
the demand. Most of the Alaskan trade
centers in Seattle.
Recently the mineral lands of the
western slope of the Cascade range
have been prospectel. with excellent
results over on the ether side of the
range the mining region has been work
ed more extensively. and farther east
still the agricultural tracts are proving
a bonanza to homesee'sers who are pour
ing into the State by thousands"
The Washington times., 1902-05-28

If the attitude Of certain Democrats in Con
ress is an expression of the feelings of their party
we are justified by assuming that the Democratic
party is antagonisc to the American army. This
antagonism could be understood being rational if
the army was political machine operated by and re-
sponsble to- the Republican party. In their pres
eut mood, however. the Democrats of the House and
Senate have forgotten that the army is the agent of
the Government. and of It's necessary factors in
the preservation ot our national life.
No matter what may be the changes on the civil
side OF the Government the army remains the same
It's officers and It's rank and file are ever the same
whether the Government be III political faith Demo
cratic or Republican. Knowing this to be true. the
Democrats fail in patriotism and justice ~hen they
attack the conduct Of the army in the Philippines
and east slurs upon its integrity and humanity
Ii is a matter of great regret that during the
present session. bo sides of Congress- Democratic
members have seemed to rejoice in the opportunity
and glory in the chance to attack the army and upon
ex parte statements from their high places to declare
to the world at large that the soldiers of the army
i'll the Philippines coldblcoded. merciless brutes
out of whose hearts has departed every vestige of hui
manity, every attribute OF manhood. Many of the
Democrats who have been engaged in this unpariotic
crusade are trained lawyers whom the rules of evil
dence are familiar, and who know the fundamental
principle that a person charged with crime is pre-
sumed to be innocent.
The statements upon which the Democrats have
relied in their attack upon the army in the high
est partc for in except that of Gen
eral Smith, have the charges been submitted 10
court of inquiry. In his the inquiry resulted
in aequta The Democrats have forgotten that '.war
is hell and that necessarily it mutlation and
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
THE FORMALITY OF MOURNING.

oRell sensible thing explained
public
times.
o
a
thing than anything
who
Of
We'll! it. cheerful
then little
apparently
crushing weight order that the
continual and amena
children
will think Children have their of
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
With Fournier When He Met the Engine

George A. Batchelder, OF New York,
president Of the National Cycling Assc-
citation. was at the Raleigh yesterday.
He came to Washington TO witness the
opening OF the motor racins season at
the Coliseum. and was much Pleased at
the quality OF "choo-choo" sport pro-
vided.
Mr. Batchelder has not long recover
ed from an accident he met with last
year. He was with Henri Fournier. the
famous French chauffeur, when wildcat
engine on Long Island railroad struck
their machine. Nearly every division
of Mr.. Datchelder's physique was lam
aged to certain extent. Fournier es-
capped unscathed.
Parts of the automobile in which they
were speeding were spriEkled generously
throughout the adjacent country. Mr..
Batchelder thinks the sport Of cycle
racing with its up-to-date appurten-
ances will prove as popular as ever this
wear
The Washington times., 1902-05-28
Novel to Speak in English.

"It seems strange to make speeches in
English" said Gen. Horace Porter, Uni
ted States Ambassador to France, whose
eloquent effort was a notable feature OF
the ceremonies of the unveiling OF the
Rochambeau statue.
For FIVE years have been making
speeches continually, but they have al
most all been in French. So. when yes
terday l spoke at the statue and last
night at the reception by the Sons of
the American Revolution. the sensation
was somewhat new.
THE Count Rochambeau was delighted
with the reception accorded him by the
Sons of the American Revolution, of
which was the president general for a
number of years. He met there some OF
the descendants of officers of the Conti-
mental army who fought with the Mar
shal Rochambeau at Yorktown"