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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

The little republic Of Guaemala deco.
rates. its coat Of arms. its stamps and
its official documents with the picture
of q beautiful parrot. The bird is Of
q rich green color. with tufted head
and long tail, which frequently
grows to a length Of four or five feet.
1t is found only on the forests Of
Guatemala. The green parrot Of
Quetzel, as It is called, has been made
the national emblem Of Guatemala.
Just as the American eagle has become
the national emblem Of the United
States.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
SMITHS TRIAL ENDED.
Result of the Court-Martial of the
General I'm Manila to BE Sent
to WashingtOn.

Manila, May 5.-The trial by court
martial Of Gen. Jacob II. Smith has
ended and the findings of the court
will be forwarded to Washington.
The general impression here is that
he will be acquitted.
The closing address of Col. Charles
A. Woodruff, for the defense, was
remarkable oratorical effort that
drew tears from his hearers. He
dramatically sketched Gen. Smiths
career and declared he had conduct
ed remarkable and successful cam
paign in manner which reflected
credit on his valor, humanity and
kindness.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

The La Journee. of Paris, a news
paper costs two and one-half GEN.
times. or one-half cent. AS five CEN
times. or one cent. is the smallest cur
rent coin in Paris, the proprietor had
to resort to ingenious means for re-
turning the odd two and one-half CEN
times. Purchasers pay five centimes,
as for other Paris newspapers, but In
the corner of the first page is a coup
on Of the value Of two and one-half
centimes. which the paper redeems at
that figure.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
@AHTIacoNsPIRAcY BILL.
from thS Judiciary Conlsittes
& With6at Word Of DeDSte.

Washington, May 5.-The house on
Friday passed the anti-conspiracy bill
reported from the judiciary commit
tee without a word of debate. It
came up rather unexpectedly, and
Mr.. Littlefield (Maine), who had fled
q minority report on the bill and had
intended to offer some amendments,
came in just as it was put upon It's
passage, and the vote, was taken be-
fore he understood what was going
on. The bill is as follows:
THAT no agreement, combination or
contract by or between two or more per-
do or procure not to be done, any act in COM
temptation or furtherance of any trade
dispute between employers and employees
In the District of Columbia or in any ter
ritory Of the United States, or between em-
ployers and employees who may be engaged
In trade or commerce between the several
states, or between any territory and an
other, or between any territory or terri
tories and any state or states or the Dis
trict Of Columbia. or with foreign nations.
or between the District Of Columbia and
or states Or foreign
gagged therein be indictable or otherwise
punishable for the crime Of conspiracy, II
such act committed by one person would
not be punishable as crime, nor shall such
agreement. combination, or contract be con-
sidered as in restraint of trade or commerce,
nor shall any restraining order or injunc-
ton be issued with relation thereto. Moth
ing in this act shall exempt from punish
ment, otherwise than as herein excepted,
any person guilty Of conspiracy for which
punishment is now provided by any act
of congress, but such act of congress shall.
as to the agreements, combinations and
contracts hereinbefore referred to be con-
strued as II this act were therein con-
tanned"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

Russian military circles are troubled
by mystery akin to that of the miss
ing Austrian Archduke Johann, alias
Orth. "A wellknown general, who
played prominent part in the "paci-
fication" Of the district of Kars, ceded
to the car after the Russo-Turkish
war. has been missing for year, with
out any clue being obtained as to the
cause Of his disappearance. The miss
Ing officer is Major General Stephan
Ivanovica Filonoy.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

The authorities at the watervliet
arsenal expect to complete work ON
the l6-inch gun to be placed at Ft.
Hamilton, in New York harbor, by
June 1. It is claimed that the gun
will hurl shell 81 miles. This is dis
puted BY the hrupps, who claim that
It win not throw the shot more than
IS miles. In order to discharge the
gun II win require 1.v0O pounds Of
powder and q 3.000-pound projectile.
The gun when completed will weigh
$50 tons, and. Of course. can be used
only for coast defense. being too heavy
Tor vessels.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

John Isaacs. an art dealer, of Brook.
Ign. purchased two lively chickens at
the Wallabout market. In preparing
ono Of them for the pot Isaacs saw
something glitter among the contents
of the gfzzard. He looked closer and
discovered another shining object.
Each was half carat diamond, and a
3eweler who made an examination de-
clared they were Of excellent quail
itY.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
A. FIERCE Battle RAGING.
Moro Fort IN. Mindanao Shelled and
Taken by Americans After
Severe Fighting.
THE PLACE WAS s1RoN6LY DEFENDED.
Fort Pands sPaAto Also Surrounded
and Heavily Storned-The Moros
Precipitatedt the Fight-Gen. Davis
Cables That His Ultimatum Has.
Not Been Answered.

Manila, May 5.-Gen. Davis, in COM
mand of the American forces in the
island of Mindanao, cables that his
ultimatum has not been answered,
that his messenger has not returned
and that the American outposts were
fired upon. The troops advanced and
shelled Moro fort, but did not cap
ture it until the infantry reached the
ditch. This fort was strong and well
defended by 800 men.
Fort Panda Padto shelled.
Fort Panda Padto was then sur
rounded and heavily shelled. Heavy
firing continued as the dispatch was
sent.
Gen. Davis also reports that Lieut..
Henry S. Wagner, of the Fourteenth
infantry, has been seriously wound
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

The prince-bishop Of the olmutz,
Austria diocese, DR.. Theodore Kohn,
offers his golden carriage and eight
horses for sale in order to use the
money for the benefit Of his poor. The
golden carriage. so called, is worth a
quarter Of million of forms, and the
horses and trappings will sell for TO-
900 forms more. The carriage has
been in possession of the bishopric for
several hundred years.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

Prof. Morgan. the archaeologist, has
succeeded in deciphering the. laws Of
King Khammouradi Of Babylonia. q
contemporary Of Father Abraham.
The law books, written on clay, were
discovered by the French exploration
party digging up the ancient city Of
Suza. The parts Of the code decipher-
ed by the professor deal with criminal,
civil and commercial law.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

The senate beat all records the 9TH
er day when it appropriated money at
the rate Of 100000 minute. Beside
this rapid work. the feat of passing a
pension bill in 20 seconds fades into
fnsignifcance. The river and harbor
appropriation bill provides for an ex-
penditure of about 7O,OO0, OO0.. It was
taken up in the senate at 1920 and at
2:20 had been passed. Nearly all Of
this time was occupied by the reading
Of the 1913 pages of the bill.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

nalist and statesman, and he prayed
fervently for those who had been near
and dear to him by the ties of kinship.
An order was made to give a day to
claims after the disposition of the
statehood bill, and Mr.. Payne IN. W,
the dean of the delegation and the floor
leader of the majority, arose and in
simple but fitting words made the an
nouncement of Mr.. Cummings death
Resolutions Adopted.
at becomes my sad duty" said he,
"to announce the death of my distin-
guished colleague, Amos j. Cummings,
which occurred in Baltimore Friday
night. Of his loyalty and courage, his
devotion to duty and answering pa
triotism and his long and distinguished
service in the house Lshall speak when
the house shall set aside day to pay
fitting tribute to his memory" He.
then offered the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the house has heard with
deep regret and profound sorrow OF the
death of the Hon. Amos J. Cummings, late
York.
Resolved Tin recognition Of the long and
distinguished terms Of service rendered in
thfs body by Mr.. Cummings), That appro-
pirate services be held in the hall of the
house on Sunday, May 4, 1902, at three
"Resolved, That committee of IA mem
bers of the house, with such members Of
the senate as may be Joined, be appointed
to take order concerning the funeral. .ss
Resolved, That the clerk communicate
these resolutions to the senate and trans
nit copy Of the same to the family of the
deceased. s
Resolved, That as further mark of re-
spect to the memory.of the deceased, the
house do now adjourn =
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted, and, in accordance with their
terms, the speaker announced the APP
pointment of the following committee
/ to attend the funeral: Messrs. McClel-
Ian, Wordsworth, Sulzer, Ray, Fitsger-
aid, Sherman and Ryan, all Of New
York; Young (Pa.); Clark MOI; Foss
Nn.); Williams (Miss.); McCleary
(Minn.);. Tate (Ga) and Otey (va.).
! At 1915 the speaker, as further
mark of respect, declared the house
adjourned.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

The record-breaking run made by >
train on the Burlington between Eek
ley and Wray, Col. the other day calls
public attention to the fact that we
are headed in the direction of tho
two-mile-a-minute speed for passenger
trains in this country. The run from
Eckley to Wray, q distance Of 14.s
miles, was made by the Burlington at
the rate Of 98.6 miles an hour.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

Justice Harlan is golflac. He saws
It is the greatest game in the world.
He plays several times q, week. He
is more than six feet tall, weighs fully
300 pounds and has deep chest and
shoulders a yard across. When he
hits ball squarely 1t goes soaring
through the air for yards and yards.
There is one hole on the Chevy Chase
links called "Harlan's hole" In some
wonderful manner the justice once
made the hole in one stroke.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
IN THE SENATE.
Resolution Calling Mai. Gardener
to Washington Presented.

Resolution Calling Mai. Gardener
to Washington Presented.
Washington, May Sat the con-
clusion of routine business in the sem
ate the resolution previously of
fered by Senator Patterson (Col.),
requesting the president to cause the
secretary of war to cable Maj. Garden
err, in the Philippines, to come to
Washington to appear as witness
before the Philippines committee, was
laid before the senate.
A Cablegram from Gen. Chaffee re-
lating to Maj. Gardener stated that a
board consisting of Coils. Whit and
Dunton and Capt. johnson were inves-
tigating the charges made by Mai.
Gardener, but up to the present time
Maj. Gardener had furnished the
names Of only one man, although say
ing he had several witnesses. Mr..
Spooner, commenting upon this cable,
said that it was improper to insist
that Maj. Gardener should be
brought here while the investigation
was pending.
At 2:45 p. m. the senate adjourned
out OF respect to the late Represent
alive Amos j. Cummings.
Evans to Go to London.
Washington, May 5.-The president
sent the nomination of H. Clay Evans,
to be consul general at London, to the
senate.
To Postpone the FAIR.
Washington, May 5.-The senate APP
propria tions committee decided to re-
port favorably the amendment post
poning the st. Louis exposition, intro
duced Friday by Senator Cockrell.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

Another auk's egg was sold at Ste.
'vens' auction house, London, recently,
ito purchaser who wished his name
kept secret. The highest bid was
's252. This is by no means record
price in auk's eggs. as one sold in 1894
tor 800 guineas. A stuffed specimen of
the bird itself in glass case was
knocked down at s315. but the bones
Of another brought from Funk island
by Prof. Milne fetched only IS shill-
ings.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
ed, that the other officers were
slightly wounded and that 90 enlist

ed, that the other officers were
slightly wounded and that 90 enlist
ed men were wounded.
This is the substance of brief
cable message from the field.
Cause of Hostilities.
The events which led up. to HOSTILE
ties in Mindanao were made public
April is at Washington in cable
gram from Gen. Chaffee and are as
follows:
On March 80 two soldiers of the Twenty
seventh regiment, United States infantry,
were attacked by six Moros near Malabang.
The Moros, after pretending fllendsh11p|,
murdered one of them, the other escaping,
although severely wounded.
ChaRce Seeks Justice.
Gen. Chaffee Immediately started out to
get justice. The murderers were known,
and he made demand on the Dattos for their
surrender. This was refused.
After delaying three days the general 1T
ted out an expedition Of 1922 men, With til
Baldwin, and they left for Lake Lane April
q to arrest the murderers' and punish the
To Avoid General War.
Orders were given to avoid, i possible, .
general war with the Moros, although it is
necessary the sovereignty Of the United
States should ultimately be fully acknowl-
edged The Dattos were informed of the
desire of our government to be friendly.
On April 20 and 81 two engagements were
fought between the American troops and
the Moros.
Moore, Of the Twenty infantry,
while out with a small party hunting for
L.. G,>1l ~~4v4
Lieut.. Col. Frank d. Baldwin, with
battalion Of troops and a mountain gun,
went to the assistance of Moore's party
and drove off the Moros, who lost seven
men.
Flying the Red Flag.
The Moro villages were then flying red
flags, meaning that they intended to fight
to the uttermost.
President Roosevelt interposed and or
dered further hosilties to cease until
further demand had been made for the
surrender of the murderers. Gen. Davis
sent an envoy with an ultimatum, but as
stated in his dispatch to-day, the messenger
has not returned and the Moros have
brought on war,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Texas Woman CuiItv.

Paris, Tex, May 5.-Mrs. Mary
Roberts, charged with completely III
the murder of her husband near
Maxey a year ago, has been found
guilty and sentenced to seven years
in the penitentiary. Roberts was
nearly 80 years old. He was found
dead in bed, with his throat cut.
John killain, hired man, was con-
victed of the murder and is serving
life sentence. Mrs. Roberts, who
was convicted as an accessory.
turned states evidence.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Shoots iaLawxer

Chicago, May 5.-Louis a. Mitchell,
an attorney with offices at 1853 La
Sale street, and Robert Bremner,
whose wife recently procured-a de
vorce with Mitchell as her lawyer,
fought revolver duel in Mitchell's
office and Mitchell was shot four
times and probably fatally wounded.
Bremner received two bullets. neith-
er of the wounds being serious.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

A Bohemian couple holds the record
for REORGANIZATION. Franz Rosner,
100 years Of age. was married on his
deathbed to Anna Renner, aged %
years, at Oberpolitz. The groom died
two days later. The two had been In
love for Is years. but had kept putting
OF the wedding day.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08

home and lost his reason when he re-
turned. Peter Havriberg's barns and
sheds were destroyed, and the kitchen
wing torn from the house and
smashed. John NJ. Sundstrom's large
new barns were destroyed and his new
house blown from the foundation.
Erick Sundstrom's house and barn
was destroyed. Several others lost
barns and many trees and windmills.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
River Men Happy,

La Crosse, Wis, May 5.-Heavy
rains in La Crosse and along the
Mississippi above here have brought
joy to the hearts of steamboat men,
for the rain will raise the water in
the river to navigable stage again.
The river has been SO low up to a
week ago that navigation was prac-
tically suspended and the outlook
for the season extremely blue.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Queen Gettinr w.,,

The Hague, May 5.-The bulletin
posted at Castle Loo says that Queen
Wllhelmina passed q quiet night, and
that she has not had any fever for sew
eral days and that her strength is in
ereasing,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
10 Put Warships I'm shape.

New York, May 5.Brooklyn navy
yard will be a scene of activity with
in the next two or three months.
The North Atlantic squadron has
been directed to proceed thither as
quickly as possible. The ships of the
fleet will be overhauled. They in
clude the battleships Kearsarge, Ala
bama, Massachusetts, and Indiana.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Dies from lucknow Wound.

New York, May 5.-Col. Etienne St.
George, Of the First Bengal fusi-
leers, is dead in this city from drop
sy. He was wounded before the
walls of Lucknow while a member Of
Gen. Havelock's famous relief force
during the Indian mutiny and his
death is traceable to the work of a
bullet received nearly half century
before.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Wants Biz Dam.r.,e :.

New York, May Sin the Sleepy
Hollow cemetery, on the graves Of her
father and mother and not far from
the tomb OF Washington Irving, whom
she had known in her youth, and whose
works had always fascinated her, Miss
Maria Hoffman, 20 years old, ended her
existence with morphine.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
worlds Record. broken.

Portland, Ore, May 5.-H. W. Ker-
rigan, of the Multnomah Athletic club.
broke two world records. He estab-
lished a new mark of feet 2M inches
in the running high dive, and cleared
IS feet 31a inches in the running long
dive, adding 20 inches to the worlds
record ~ -
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Many Immigrants Arrive.

New York, May 5.-Reports from
Ellis Island indicated that by six
o'clock $4,000 immigrants will have
arrived in this city from Europe
since Friday morning. This breaks
all previous two-day records in the
history of the immigration bureau.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Under Arlrest.

La Crosse, Wis, May5.-Five alleged
log thieves, believed to be part Of a
large gang which has been systematic
ally robbing loggers of thousands of
feet of logs every summer, have been
arrested near Brownsville, Mimi, by
the sheriff and a deputy who went
down after them in launch. They
were found on small brazil of stolen
logs.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Unknown Men Killed.

Cincinnati, April 1.-Two unknown
men were killed by the westbound
Baltimore & Ohio passenger train east
OF Culminsville station. The men were
walking on the track and stepped from
behind an east-bound freight to the
west-bound track so close to the en-
CINE that death was inevitable.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Wants Bill Vetoed.

Denver, Col, May 5.-President J.
W. Springer, of the National Live
Stock association, has sent tele-
gram to President Roosevelt asking
him to veto the oleomargarine bill.
The telegram sets forth the reasons
why the live. stock men are opposed
to the measure.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Lady Bur to Fight.

Washington, May 5.-The depart
ment of agriculture is preparing to
fight the rayages Of the San Jose
scale throughout the country with its
natural enemy, the ladybug, brought
from the interior Of China.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Nodjeska Goine Home.

New York, May 5.Afme. Modjeska
has made her last appearance on an
American stage. Her manager
states that political influence has
bcen brought to bear and has lifted
the Punishment from Poland imposed
years ago on the great actress.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Knew w..h,rrt2. 80,

New York, May Suit has been
brought for $25o,ooo against the New
York Central & Hudson River Railroad
company by the executors of the estate
OF William Legs, of New Rochelle. who
was killed in the Park Avenue tunnel
wreck.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
RUINED BY WIND.
Many Buildings and Kills and
Injures Persons.

centerville, s. D., May 5.-A tornado
which passed five miles east of here
destroyed Victor Anderson's house
and barn, his baby was killed, his wife
was probably fatally injured and his,
mother also hurt. Two horses were
killed. Anderson was away from
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Forest Fire tn Color.;,o

Monument, Col, May 5.-A forest
fire has been raging on the govern
ment reserve, about IA miles west of
Monument, for two days. It has ex-
tended distance of eight or ten
miles, and is still burning fiercely.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
Fatal BoxinE Match.

Allentown, Fa., May s. Frank
Smith died at the Allentown hospital
from injuries received in boxing
bout with Hans Hartranft.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1902-05-08
.H0UDRS TOR CUMMINGS.
Death Of the New York Congress
man in Baltimore Causes Gem
eral Regret and Sorrow.
FUNERAL IN The HALL OF THE House.
Resolutions to the Memory Of the
Statesman Adopted-seaate Con-
mittee FavOrs Postponement Of
the st. Louis Exposition-Evans to
BE Consul ut London.

Washington, May 5.-The death of
Representative Amos j. Cummings, Of
New York, in Baltimore Friday night,
from pneumonia, incidental to an OPP
Grafton, caused general regret and
sorrow in the house Saturday. Above
the hall the flag futtered at half
mast, and on the floor the old familiar
desk ON the center aisle near the front
row which Mr.. Cummings occupied for
so many years was draped in black
and covered with a profusion ofpurple
orchids and spring flowers. Mr.. Cum
mings was one of the most universally
popular members Of the house, and
his death seemed to come as personal.
loss to all the members.
Remembered I'm Prayer.
The blind chaplain, Rev. DR.. Couden,
in his invocation, made a touching ref
erence to Mr.. Cummings death, his
great service to his country as jour-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-02-25
CANTON WILL Be THE HUB
Of BIC BRICK COMBINE
Metropolitan Company Will Extend Its Lines to
Include Many Companies in Ohio and Neigh
boring States--PIans Prepared for Another
Immense Plant to be Built Near c. anton.

The Metropolitan Paving Brick COM
pany, the new local corporation which
recently absorbed q number Of inde-
pendent brick concerns, will shortly
make material additions to its holdings.
The plans include new brick factory
to be built south Of the city adjoining
the plants of the Royal and Imperial
companies, at a cost OF $4,000, and
the purchase of number of factories
both within and outside of the state.
Warren e. Keplinger, president of
the Metropolitan company, said Satur-
day that options have been secured on
four plants in Ohio. several plants in
the east and a number more in the
west. Where these plants are located
or the price to be paid for them Mr..
Keplinger refused to reveal.
Mr.. KepIinger said that the plans for