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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
AN ARCTIC MEAL.
Getting supper For Men and Dogs
ON the Polar Ice Sheet.

Getting supper For Men and Dogs
ON the Polar Ice sheet.
Dogs were unhiiched and fastened, as
usual, and then each Of the Eskimos
climbed over the ice foot with his snow
knife and disappeared behind the para
pet, where the other two were already
cutting s.:o-S blocks. fastened my
dogs, got out their ration OF pemmican.
cut it up and fed them. standing by
with whip in hand to see that there
was no bullying, ard that each dog got
his share. Then uEpacked the cooker.
Oil can and l:i.c,lan box. passing them
up lhe ice foot as high as could reach.
/ did not wait for the completion of tie
fglco to commence lily preparations for
supper, but With few strokes of the
spade excavated Il niche in the SNOW.
bank, put the cooker in out of the wind.
filed the lamp with oil and the boiler
with ice, placed IL few snow blocks
around it for still better shelter and
lighted up. BY the time the igloo was
completed had enough water melted
for our tea. and supper was entirely
ready by the time my men had fed the
dogs, and they lost no time in freeing
their clothing Of SHOW and Joining me
in the igloo. Still less time was con.
sumed in putting away the tea and bis
cult and pemmican, and less again in
falling off to dreamless slumber.-Com
mander Robert E. Peary in Outing.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Coffee Chewing.

''Coffee chewing" says a doctor, Ifs
a habit easily contracted, for the taste
Of the crisp roasted berries is not I'M
pleasant, and the ezhilaration, the slim
illus, that the berries give is quite as
marked as that which would be obtain
ed from a glass or two of, beer or from
a drink of whisky.
cit is this exhilaration, am convinc-
ed, that causes the habit to be formed
and that makes it hard habit to break
away from. 1t should he broken away
from. Its effects are highly injurious.
They are more injurious than those of
tobacco chewing.
'The coffee chewing habit wrecks the
nerves, it makes the skin sallow and it
destroys the appetite. 1 have had oc-
casion to treat a number Of men for it.
I always advise such men to break off
by imperceptible degrees; to give three
or four months to the task. Some sue
coed and some do not Men who work
in coffee plants find it almost impossi-
BILE to succeed."-New York Tribune.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
His Hot Bath.

81 had law partner once in Missis-
sippi," said southern lawyer, "Who
began to feel the effects Of long years
of hard work at his profession, and he
was advised by his physician to go to
the Arkansas hot springs and take the
baths. The day of his arrival an at
tendant shut him up in a bathroom
and, giving him thermometer. told
him to let the hot water run until 1t
had reached certain temperature and
then to shut it off.
1.-THE old fellow had more clear grit
than any man ever knew. When the
attendant went back an hour later, my
partner was standing up in a tub of
boiling hot water. The skin was fair
" cooked OF his feet, but he vowed
he wouldn't get out until the specified
temperature had been registered. He
was holding the thermometer up III
front of his face instead of putting II
in the water
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
when Ice Covered Europe.

During the long tertiary epoch, when
opossums disported themselves on the
site Of Paris and mastodons tramped
along the valley Of the Thames, the
earth was in the throes of mountain
making. The Alps, the Himalayas,
the Alleghanies, the Andes, attest the
power of her activity in those days. AT
their termination our continents stood
greatly higher than they do now. and
this aided their glaciation, although It
does not fully account for it.
But rs they became loaded with ice
Europe and America gradually, and we
may venture to say contemporaneously
sank. This was inevitable. Owing to
the extreme he3t and pressure prevail
ing in its interior the earth is an EN-
inently elastic body. Its surface Ac
tually bulges in or out with a very
slight increase or decrease Of the load
Upon it-Edinburgh Review.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Not In His Seat.

A certain congressman was very busy
at his desk in the house one morning
when a page announced, "a gentleman
in the lobby to see you, sir" Tell him
I'm not in my seat" said the congress
man after looking at the card. The
boy, sturdy looking chap, did not
move. "But you are in your seat, sir, }"
he answered in matter Of fact tones,
"and I can't say you are not" The
congressman looked at the lad angrily,
but, seeing that he was in earnest,
moved into the vacant chair of his
neighbor. 'Now tell him I'm not in my
seat" Eyes, SIR" said the boy briskly
and went to deliver the message.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
THE TARTAR CUE.
said to he Worn Out Of Gratitude
70 the IyOrNe.

Said to he Worn Ont Of Gratitude
to the EOrse.
Herbert Allen Giles in "China and
the Chinese" says that there are
strange misconceptions as to the mean
ing of the Chinese cue, which has
really been worn by that nation for
only about $50 years.
It was imposed by the Mantchoo Tar
tars, the present rulers of China, AS Il
badge of conquest. Previous 10 164f
The Chinese clothed themselves and
dressed their hair like the modern Jap
anese-that f., like the japanese who
still wear what is incorrectly known
as the beautiful native dress Of J:.-
pam" AS matter of fact. the Japan
csc borrowed their dress as we'll as
their literature. philosophy and early
art from the Chinese. The Japanese
dress is that Of the Ming period III
China, 1868 to 1914.
But where did the MantchoO Tar
tars get the cue? They depended as a
race almost for their existence upon
the horse. The accepted theory is that
! out Of gratitude and respect for his
noble ally the Tartar, so far as he
could, took on himself the equine form
and grew cue in imitation of q
horses tail. This somewhat grotesque
theory, might fall to the ground save
that it is supported by striking evil
dence
Official coats as seen in China at the
present day are made with peculiar
sleeves, shaped like horses leg and
! ending in an unmistakable hoof, GOV.
ering the hand, which are known as
Horseshoe sleeves Incased therein
Chinaman's arms look much like 4
horses fore legs. The tail completes
| the picture.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12

Effect Of chloroform on Cinnamon.
It takes very large dose Of chic
reform to anmsthetize the Chinaman.
He passes under its influence more
slowly and rarely shows the excitement
often characteristic of the initial stage
Of annsthesia. Still more rarely does
he suffer from sickness on his return to
consciousness. This greater apathy of
nature helps to recovery from severe
accidents and operations.-London Hos;
pital
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Plant. That Wear overco.t..

Plants That Wear Overcoats.
Plants have developed almost as many
lodges for perpetuating their existence
as animals, only we don't SO easily rec
ognize them. Did it ever strike you
that every seed, bulb or tuber is not
merely reservoir of material for the
plant that is to grow out Of it, but also
a mass Of fuel for supplying heat nee
essary to the sprouting seedlet? More
than this. If you look at the early
spring buds and flowers, you will notice
that those which are likely to be ex-
posed to FROST, such MS catkins or will.
low and hazel, are well protected by q
thick covering of soft material. a reg
ular plant overcoat.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
wanted to Fa,

Very much indebted customer enters
q butchers shop, remarking, "I'll take
a leg of mutton. and want to pay for
It."
"All right" replies the butcher, hand
ing forth the meat, which customer
takes and starts to go. Look here"
cries the butcher, 81 thought you said
you wanted to pay for it?'''
$50 I do,'' was the reply, ''but !
can't."-London Telegraph.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Horned snake.

A very handsome species of snake is
the rhinoceros viper, which bears, as
its name suggests, horns on its nose.
It is most beautifully colored when
freshly emerging from its cast skin, but
it's form is by no means elegant, being
very thick in body, with bulldoglike
head. It may attain a length Of more
than six feet and is very deadly ami
mal.-Quarterly Review.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Too Smart.

Too Smart.
''lt does not always pay to be too
smart" said lawyer. 'At our board
ing house new waitress was employ
ed, and young chap asked her what
he should call her.
"'Call me PEARL she said.
"'Are you the pearl Of great price?
he asked.
"'No,' answered the girl. Il guess
am the pearl that was cast before
swine. '"-New York Times.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Di.intere.ted Friendship.

The majority Of men recognize moth
ing in human affairs as good unless It
yields some return. and they love those
friends most-as they do their cattle
from whom they hope to obtain the
most profit. Thus they lack that lowell
EFT and most natural form at friendship
which is sought for its own sake only,
nor do they know from experience how
beautiful and how lofty such friend
ship is.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Unsympathetic,

ssThis is cold, unfeeling worlds he
remarked bitterly.
"HaY returned his companion. "You,
too. have heard the ribald laugh when
you slipped on banana skin, have
you?''
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
Happy nay.

''what are you writingr asked the
freshman.
aJust dropping line to my governor,
wishing him many happy returns Of
the day." replied the sophomore.
''Why. is this his birthday"
''No; pay day. He sent me check
this morning. Philadelphia Press.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12

i Organ grinders in Vienna are not al
lowed to n;ay.'in the morning or even
fnc-o only between midday and sunset
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-02-12
simple.

Ethel-A sixteen page letter from
George! Why, what on earth does he
say?
] Mabel-He says he loves me.-Pitts-
burg Gazette.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
CAPTAIN COURT MARTlALED.
SIC Was Not Present the Court But th,
Plea OF Not Guilty Was Entered
by Judge Advocate.

the general coprt martial OF the
state National Gard, which was held
i'm this CITY TUESDAY, was to try Capt.
Vs.. II. Burkhart. commanding officer
of Company Z. First Regiment for the
disobevance Of the rules 10y not ac-
counting for the property of the COM
unuy which was under his charge.
The captain was not present at the
court 50 the judge, advocate, Lieut..
GEORGE 5. Wallace. of Huntington.
plead nor guilty foc him t. the speci-
doation aud charge. Tie property OF
the COMPANY was taken account of by
the members OF the trial body.
Tho findings of the court will not bC
made known for a while as the report
gees TO the battalian h|eaduarters auc
from the e to the Governor for his ap.
prevail or disapproval,
Tie3t. G.. S. Wallace one Of the tria'
body, left verv suddenly Tuesday q,
he rcrety we'd 4 telegram Of the serious
illness Of has brother in Georgia. Thi,
viii cause some DELAY ia the report on
the courts findings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24

County superintendent Shirley Wis
tied the schools in this section this
week and says they are making good
progress.
Mr.. g. w. Butts has sold his farm
to Mr.. G. J. Anderson for s400.
A Literary society has been orgnized
at this place with the following Off
GERS. President Mr.. VIM. T. Siler
Vice president james Snyder; Sec.
Franklin KEGS; Assistant Sec. A. l..
Anderson. Meets on Friday night Of
each week.
Question discussed at the last meet
ing was Resolved "That the Indian
has a better right to complain Of his
mistreatment bv the white man than
the negroes. 1t was ABLY discussed on
the affirmative BY G. Il. Dick aaG r..
Homer Butts and on the negative -
Jas SNYDER j. d. Edwards and s. T..
Hedges. Decided in favor of the mega
tive.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
'GERMANSBOMBARDA AGAIN
Three Warships Pour Terrific
Fire on Venezuelan Fort.
IA BATTLE At CLOSE RANGE
Village Also ShelIed and Set on Fre-ex-
plosion is Seen, Apparently IN
fertilization.
A BATTLE At CLOSE RANGE

Maracaibo, Venezuela. Jan. ga
Three German war vessels. supposed
TO be the Panther. the vineta and the
Fake, began Smelling the Fort Of San
] Carlos, at the entrance to Lake Mara
caibo. Mt 10. 80 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing.
The fort returned the fire. The en-
gage mem was in progress at i o'clock
in the afternoon. when the last advic-
es were sent.
A correspondent in a row boat ap-
~bproached to within three miles of the
fort at noon. The roar Of the guns was
terrific. The Panther appeared to be
not more than 500 yards from the fort.
Her guns being fred every minute.
The fort could not be seer for the
clouds Of smoke, but it was plain that
the Ven ezuelan Gunners were answer
ing the German fire splendidly and
with great rapiditv.
At / p. NJ. an explosion occurred
APPARENTLY in the fort and "a denser
cloud of smoke covered part of the
ramparts. A number of Indian fisher
men were %interceDted fleeing from the
direction of the fort in dugout canoes.
They reported that the smoke seen was
from the burning village Of San Car
los, which had been shelled by the
German ships and was i'll flames.
FORT BOMBARDED SATURDAY.
The bombardment Yesterday was the
second directed against Fort San Car
los within five days. The first was on
last Saturday.
Berlin officials, according to dis
patches a they nave received no Off
oial .eport ON the first bombardment
that it was not ordered from Berlin.
and that it must have been necessary
by Commander Schneider. the chief Ger
man naval officer on the scene.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
NEW CANAL SYSTEM.
plans on Foot to Run waterway By n
Syndicate.

~
\ decided change in the manage
ment of navigation on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal is proposed and may
go into effect next spring. A syndi-
cate is reported to have purchased all
of the boats belonging to the Consol-
idation Coal COMPANY and II. @. Win
ship, of Georgetown, 'and is negotiat-
ing withsF. Mertens 81 Sons of Cum
berland for their boats.
G.. L. Nicholson, general manager
of the Canal. who is said to represent
the syndicate. is making a proposition
to the boatmen, whichsis to the effect
that the syndicate will pay the boas
captain 500 a month salary for opera
ting the boats and they are to hire the
necessary hands and crew. The syn
dictate will furnish the team and rig
ging.
Mr.. Nicholson conferred with a
number of boatmen Monday at Will
Transport and Tuesday at Hancock and
made the proposition. which the boat
men are considering.
Shippers have advised their boatmen
to accept the terms, 1t is not known
who composes the syndicate, but it is
thought the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road and coal owners are back of it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Bizon Autouio, an Italian, Arrested for
Carrying a RevoIver-Other
Arresfs.

Frank Quebeck was arrested by OFF,
Ger McBee for being drunk on the
street Tuesday night. He was given a
hearing before Mayor Evans. who
found him guilty and fined him So and
cost in default of which he was given
ten days work on the street.
Thomas Link was arrested bv Officer
Pearrell Tuesday for being drunk.
He was given a trial before Mavor
Evans. found guilty and fined 81 and
costs in default of which he was given
1--WE DAYS on the street.
Bizon Antonio was arrested by Off
GERS McBee and Pearrell for being
drunk and for carrying a revolver on
his his person. After the arrest the
officers knowing he had a revolver on
him, searched him. He resisted them
at first but they finally found it in mis-
boots and when taken out proved to be
a SO caliber. He was given a hearing
before MAYOR Evans and fined S25 and
cost in default of which he was given
thirty days work on the street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
DEATn OF MRS. c KEARForr.

Mrs. Catherine Kearfott, wife of
James Kearfott, died at her home on
Moler avenue Tuesday at ~ O'Clock,
aged 81 years. Her death was very
sudden and was caused by heart fail
uer. She is survived bv a husband
and FIVE children. three daughters.
Mrs Mary Orr, of Salem. w. Va.
Mrs. Annie Roby and Mrs. Rose Barth-
low, of this city. and two sons, Rich
ard, of Counellsville and Robert OF
this city.
The funeral took place at the
Baptist Chapel Thurs dav at 2 O'Clock.
Interment in Green Hill cemetfy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
AN EXCITING RUNAWAY.
Away and Demolished surrey
and Harness,
D.

Quite an excitement was caused on
Queen streetWedLe sday at ! O'Clock by
the horse hitched to the cab belonging
to Mr.. Tethian Blake. running away
The team was standing in front Of
McKown and Busev'swarehouse when
the horse frightened at a passing train.
AS soon as the gates were up at the
crossing. the horse started to ran.
1t a the whole length of Queen
until the wheel of the surrey struck .
wagon which was loaded with wood,
on Dry bridge. The surrey was thrown
on the pavement but the horse here
freed itself from the vehicle and kept
up it's frightened run. until caDtured
near Faulkner's Lawn.
During its run through Queen street,
vehicles that were standing along the
street were barely missed. The surrey
and harness were completely demolish-
ed but the horse was not injured
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
~S;REPERGST0WN NOTES.
Death of unnial molcr Citizens Indig
nant Over some Parts or Governor
whites Message.

Shepherdstown. w. Va, Jan. 21.-
Daniel G.. Moler, a we'll known and
influential farmer. residing near town,
died last evening after an illness OF
one week. Of pneumonia. aged SO
years. MI. Moler was known and re-
spected as a practical farmer. He
served through the Confederacy III the
18th. Va. Cavalry. lie is survived
by a widow and Z children. The fun
eral will take place Thursday morning
at II O'Clock from Uvilla, near town.
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.
The greatest Indignation is felt here
over Governor Whites message, re-
commanding the adjustment of four
of the State Normal schools and two
of the preparatory schools of this State.
He forgets. as a representative of the
great republican party of West Vir-
ginia, that the republican party is the
father of free schools The progress
this state has made is owing greatly
to it's educational facilities
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE
GErrYsBuRe,s MUSICAL CLUBS.

The Glee and Mandolin Club of
GETTYSBURG College will give an en-
tertainment in the Central Opera House
Tuesday night Feb. 3. They have
with them some of the most skillful
performers on the guitat, mandolin
and banjo. The songs of the Glee Club
are new and brigh and many of them
amusing. The college boys will charm
ingly entertain you, Admission to all
parts of the house 20 cents. Seats can
be reserved at Quenzels Book store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
WILL MEET IN MAY.

Hagerstown firemen met on Tuesday
and discussed plans for the meeting
of the Cumberland Valley Firemen's
Association IN t%hatStown next May.
The different firemen are to be asked
to cooperate and to make known their
intentions at a meeting to be held in
Hagerstown january 30.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
A reliable Hemedy for Bowel Troubles.

Rev. j. M. Yingling, pastor of the
Bedford St. NJ. f. Church, Cumber-
land, Md. says sit affords me great
pleasure to recommend Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
| have used it and know Others who
have never known it to fail, For
sale by Shepherds Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24

1t is gratifying to the Herald Man
agement that quite "a goodlv number
Of Subscribers have called at the Her
aid to renew their subscription for the
year 1903. 1t would please them still
more if others would do likewise.
The Office Of the Herald is now To-
in the bus centre OF the
city aud readily to be found. Drop
IN
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
CORRESPONDENCE.


Baxter Jan. 20.-Rev A. II. Nc
Kinley will preach at the chapel Sun
day afternoon. If the weather permits.
Miss Matte Riner, of Gerardstown,
returned home after spending a few
days with her parents there.
Mr.. G. NJ. Beall pleased all his
scholars last FRIDAY night by giving
them a spelling match. Listen Iybe-
lieve / hear Critic saw II do not be-
lieve in them" ! know Critic would
not say that if he would have seen the
scholars in their earnest smelling.
Rev. T. G. Harper IS helping Rev.
G.. w. Stoyer in his protracted meet.
ing at Ganotown this week.
Mr.. Melvin Edwards of Cumber-
land, Md. who has been visiting rel
atives here left yesterday for your
CITY.
Miss Ivy Schriver was the guest Of
Miss Estella Albright last Sunday.
Mr.. snigelefritz passed through our
village again last SATURDAY..
"Tbe Thorough Teacher. A teach
or having abut twenty-five wears ex-
perieAce should be a thorough one.
1t matters not what trouble we find
in the school 1t ZONES from tn e
lack Of performing a duty. just think
how much trouble arises from the
word Thorough" or from the lack
of it. How can a scholar recite a les
son il he has not studied it thorough
Nv? How can n scholar advance with.
out thorough teaching. Let me illus
trate. We of course, all clean our
yards in the spring. and put forth
every effort TO rake the fallen leaves
that the green coat of earth might
look more beautiful. Now suppose we
rake the leaves in a corner and leave
them to be removed the following dav,
but to our suiprisefthe wilma arose III
the night and scattered them as be-
fore, because of not doing thorough
work. You will probably adm it all
this and Joy tell you that the only
thing in the world to delay the new
order of things is the failure Of those
int rested to join the movement. We
implore YOU to not delay. but do your
duty to your self and your school by
joining the competent at once. Every
county is thirsting for better conditions
in the school. The scholars also thirsty,
and we can see the effect of this thirst
ing. Who will help TO quench this
thirst?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24

While the subscription list Of the
Herald is Second to no other paper
published in Berkeley county, there is
still room for enlargement. At the
present moderate price OF subscription,
the list should be even larger than it
ia
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24

We are pc tsed to note the growing
interest in tie herald IN the part Of
its readers While strictly Republi-
raa in politics, it is still a paper for
ali the people. and is meant to sab
serve their best interest.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24

Gray Silver has q car of awfully fine
Kentucky and Tennessee mules on his
farm, that he offers for sale at reason
able prices TO early buyers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24

The Herald would like to have a cor
respondent in every section OF the
county. Every district should be rep
resented in its columns. Write for our
terms and conditions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24
Orestes
Greenwood.

Greenwood, Jan. 22.-Filling ice
house seems to be the leading indus
try. at present along Back Creek.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-01-24

A cIacker.iack pair Of bay combiua-
tion roadsters, Kentuckev bred, are
offered for sale hy GRAY Silyers.