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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-01
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One Of the most famous Of postmor-
tenn Jokes was that pespetratsd By the
donor Of the celebrated Soane museum
Of pictures and other valuable objets
dart to England. the 1ets. Sir John
soane. who died In 1887. In his will
Sir John made provision for the open
ing Of three sealed cupboards ON Ger
tain specified dates in the presence OF
the trustees. In 10o6, that is to 6ay
almost thirty years after the death Of
the testator. the nrst Of the mysterious
receptacles was with much ceremony
and breaking OF SEALS opened In the
presence Of committee Of men, with
the then president Of the Royal acad-
envy, Sir r. Grant, It their head. In
stead Of q priceless treasure OF some
evidence that would throw IN entirely
new light upon some doubtful incident
IN political history the contents Of the
cupboard proved to be worthless &C
counts, letters and stationery.
Twenty years passed By, and the In
tesest that had smoldered after the
disappointment Of 1896 was again
famed into flame at the prospect Of
breaking the seals Of the second cup
board, Mt which rite there were pres
ent among others DR.. Alfred Water
house, II. A., and Sir (then Dr. b. w.
Richardson. Like the cupboard mention
ed in the well known nursery rhyme, Sir
Johns second cabinet proved ''bare"
Of any sensation, the contents being
chiefly composed Of letters relating to
certain long forgotten family quarrels
that had not even the merit Of being
interesting. IL some Of those author.
lied to be present at the opening Of
the third and last receptacle Of mys-
terry were dubious about the profit that
would accrue by letting the light Of day
fall upon the contents thereof after
sixty years darkness one at least, Sir
b. ". Richardson, looked forward
With undated interest to that day in
1906 when the last seal would bs
broken and the mystery solved, but he,
alas, died just two days before the
ceremony was performed, and the fact
that Sir John had played a practical
Joke upon posterity was duly confirm.
ed by the presence Of q collection Of
perfectly worthless letters and papers
Professlonal Jealousy.
Brignoll, the famous singer. was in
tensely Jealous Of all other tenors, ncv
er admitting for an instant that any
one Of them could sing even passably
well. When the handsome. talented
Tom Kari burst upon the New Yorl
stage Brignoii turned up his nose.
''Whnt do you think Of Tom Karl?'
Tagliapietra asked him one night.
''Oh. he is very nice little boy" b
replied, with shrug. II Ike him yer,
much. but he has missed his vocation
I think he was born to be police
man.
Karl was tail and Of fine proportion,
and was singing at the time will
Ttiens In ''La Favorita."
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-01

Speaking about peddlers, Bro.
Wells, of the Litchville Bulletin,
diagnosis the peddler as follows:
The county is getting overrun
with peddlers again, in spite Of
Of the law that requires a heavy
license fee. They have, as wares
everything in the line of merchan-
disc which is to. be found in the
market and what is by far Of the
most importance they carry their
cheek right with them. In some
instances they are extensively i'm
pudent and it is almost q necessi
ty that they should be, for ped,
dlers of all descriptions have be
come SD numerous and so much
of a nuisance that were it not for
their supreme gall they would not
even be given a hearing. The la
test recruits to the ranks Of the
peddlers is the man with a lot Of
eheapnasty medicine, made large
" Of cheap whisky and drugs
that no sane man will put into his
mouth. The peddlers are usually
halt drunk, their bodies are Gov.
cred with vermin, and the lousy
wretches ought to be chased of
the farm as soon as they appear.
With cheeks of adamant and long
stories of marvellous cures they
have succeeded in working up a
reputation for audacity difficult
to down. On presenting them
selves to the different farm houses
they do not wait to be asked in,
but force their way and begin
their song and dance.
There seems to be no mild way
Of putting a stop to the imposi-
tions of these gentry aud the good
farmers wife should fortify her.
self with a stuffed club or . kettle
of hot water and lay for them.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-01

It is estimated that q child is
born in New York every four
minutes and that the death rate
is decreasing. School boards are
now puzzled as to how to make
room IN the schools for such an
increase.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-01
THE COURIER.
ny Percy -. crsAsbds

The Minneapolis Millers have
gone out on q strike but it won't
affect the people of Griggs coun-
ty. We can raise our own wheat
and our mill can make good -four
so let 'em strike
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-01

The Cooperstown Courier ad-
mits that fiji was published in a
community having a public build
ing it would probably holler for q
special session, too, which is an
honest admission, even if it isn't
statesmanlike. Bismarck Trib-
,une.
There is very little statesman.
shipdisplayed about the proposed
session in our judgement. Mr..
Tribune. It is only q scramble
for coin for the towns who have
public buildings. Roger Alliu
did not hesitate to jump into the
breach under similar conditions
several years ago and the state
has recovered from the manner
in which he handled the knife, al
though it cost Mr.. Allin q re-elec'
ton because the politicians in the
state institution towns were
against him. Does Gov. White
fear that history will repeat
itself?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
GEAR DIDN'T GET
 ROWLING WELCOME
WHILE HE IS RESPECTFULLY RE- CEIVED IN VIENNA, PEOPLE DID NOT TURN OUT IN THE GREAT NUMBERS EXPECTED.

Vienna, September 3O.-The arrival of the czar today was not marked by the same popular enthusiasm as was shown during the visits of King Edward and Emperor William. This was probably due to the military and police pre- cautions. Behind the hedge of soldiers was a thick line of police facing the populace.
 The emperors reception. however was respectful if not as enthusiastic as might have been expected. The thoroughfares through which the czar and Emperor Francis Joseph drove on their way from the station to Schoenbrunn castle, wt-e effectively decorated but the city proper showed almost no evidence of welcome. This may be accounted for by the fact that the royal procession did not touch the main quarter of Vienna.
 The czar, on his arrival, seemed tired and on the way to Schaenbrunn castle. gave evidence of little interest in his re- ception. The police precautions were ex- traordinary. Almost half the Vienna force was concentrated along the route from the station where a great number of detectives were gathered.
 At the state luncheon Emperor Francis Joseph proposed the health of the czar and expressed his pleasure at welcoming his majesty.
 The czar expressed himself as deeply touched by the emperor's words of well come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
SIR MICHAEL HERBERT
 DIES IN SWITZERLAND
British Amba ;ador to America After oucy Fight Against Consumption Finally Succumbs to the Dread Disease
 Announcement Made to Alaskan Boundary Commission

ment to Lord Alverston's tribute to the man whose death none even expected. Rather than trust to extempore expres- sion, Lord Aversion had jotted down a few sentiments which he read.
 In the meanwhile Ambassador Choate had entered. The intense silence which followed the delivery of Lord Alverstone's 8 tribute was broken by MT. Joseph Dickin- son of American counsel, who voiced the American sorrow and proposed an ad- journment of the cornhission.
 Solicitor General Cas-sot@ followed and the commission quietly broke up until tomorrow morning.
 On all sides, American, Canadian, Eng fish, genuine sorrow was exhibited, which was evidently actuated by a sense of deep personal loss
 Sir Michael had been at Davos-Platz about five weeks. When he returned to London from America, he confessed that he felt far from well. but his physicians still held hope of his conquering the con- sumption. The ambassador expected to leave Davos-P Platz a week or so ago in order to greet the Alaskan commissioners here, but he contracted bronchitis. Of this he wrote only few days ago. quite saying it was only annoy ing because on account of 1t the doctor insisted on his not going to London to see his American friends.
 Lady Herbert intended to leave Switzer, land a stort time ago with her children. but she apparently changed her plans and remained at Davos-Platz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01

@ oNDoN. septem so.-sir Mi-
 O chael Herbert, the British ann - bassador to the United States, died today at Davos-Platz, Switzerland, after a long and plucly fight against consumption, which terminated with trag is suddenness. The first announcement of the ambassadors untimely end was made at this afternoons session of the Alaskan boundary commission. Hannis Taylor, in behalf of the United States, had finished his lengthy argument at D. m, and Sir Edward Carson, the solicitor general, was replying with an intricate legal argument dealing with maps and the ancient Van cour controversy, which was half heartedly paid attention to by those present, and several of them made prep arations to leave the hall as the solicitor general delved still deeper in the dry dust details, when Chief Justice Alverson held up his hand and Sir Edward sat down.
 A second later the commission, counsel
 secretaries and spectators sat spell bound, as Lord Aversion, with trembling voice and tears coursing down his cheeks. an- nounced that Sir Michael Herbert was dead. Maps and boundaries were utterly forgotten. With dramatic pathos the in- ternational contestants became fellow sympathizers, listening in stunned amaze-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01

Washington. September 3O.-The execu- tive council of the American Federation of Labor tonight issued an address. which is in part as follows:
 To Organized Labor of America;
 Greeting:-Dear Sirs and Brothers;-The executive council of the American Fed eration of Labor has recently addressed organized labor by circular on subjects including bills which will be introduced In the forthcoming session of congress in the interests of the wage earners of our country, and which were committed to us by you through your representatives at the last American Federation of Labor convention. Since then, the executive council has held several sessions, and of all legislative measures, the eight-hour and the anti-injunction bills have re- ceived our special attention.
 The eight-hour day because of the won- derful improvement in the methods of wealth production, by which the needs of man and the luxuries of life can be created in work day of eight-hours, we demand its enforcement, not only in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
TWO MEN KILLED
 BY FALLING DIRT
ROBERT L. JOHNSON, PROMINENT OFFICIAL OF COLUMBUS, GA, AND A NEGRO ARE BURIED UNI DER GAZING DIRT.

Columbus. Ga, September 3O.-While making measurements in a trench twenty feet deep in front of the new Enquirer-Sun building this afternoon, at 2:3O o'clock, Superintendent of Public Works Robert L. Johnson, one of the most popular city officials of Columbus, together with a negro workman, Brad Smith, were killed by a great mass of dirt caving in on them. Johnson's as- sistant. w. B. Clay, immediately gave the alarm and force of workmen were sent into the trench to rescue MT. Johnson. While these men were doing rescue work a second cave followed burying all of the rescue party, about seven or eight. By the order of Mayor Chappell. the hook and ladder truck of the fire department was rushed to the scene with several fire- men to help in the work. In a short time about 5000 people were on the scene, all horror stricken. Quick work saved the lives of five workmen, who were dug out of the trench, but two of them are fatally hurt. The bodies of Johnson and the negro Smith were turned over to the undertakers for preparation for bur ial
 The injured men were all sent to their homes and the best physicians are giving them medical attention. l.. A. Camp, chairman of the street improvement com mittee of the city council, came very near meeting the same fate as Superintendent Johnson. The two officials had started In the trench together but some one call ed MT. Camp before he got in, and John son went alone.
 Mayor Chappell today issued an order for a special meeting of the council to- morrow morning.
 Superintendent Johnson is son of County School Commissioner Johnson. and is one of the best known civil and municipal engineers in the south. He was formerly engaged in government work He leaves wife and four chil- dren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
FATE OF THE BANKING BILL
 MATTER OF GRAVE DOUBT
LABOR LEADERS SAYS WRIT
 OF INJUNCTION IS ABUSED

private employment, but also on all work performed by, or in behalf of the govern mert, whether the employment be direct, by contract or by sub-contract. 5 7xhile we work to avoid and avert strikes and industrial disputes any at- tempt to cripple the right of labor as a last resort to strike In defense of our rights simply means labor's achievement; for industrial tranquility by agreement through the methods of coneiliation and fair arbitration is only possible and att tainable when the workers are organized and have the liberty to exercise their con- stitutional rights.
 The writ of injunction In it's proper sphere, is a right and protection. It was never designed for the purpose to which 1t Is now put in industrial dis putes. There is not now upon the statute books of any state or upon the statute books of the federal government a line upon which authority is given to the courts for the issuance of injunctions, such as have been issued In industrial disputes It is not the use, but the abuse by the courts of the writ of in- junction, against which we protest, which is in direct conflict with the rights guar anteed to our people by the constitution of our government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
Fitzsimmons Had Easy rhino.

Philadelphia, Pa, September 30.-In the fight tonight between Bob Fitzsim- mons and Con Coughlin the latter was knocked down three times in the first round, and before the round closed Coughlin's seconds threw up the sponge and the bout ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
SAM PARKS STILL
 IN THE RUNNING
WALKING DELEGATE WAVES HIS MAGIC WAND AND BRINGS HARMONY OUT OF CHAOS AT KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City, Mo-, September 9.-Sam- uel Parks, walking delegate from New yalsl waved his magic wand over the delegates to the annual convention of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworlxers today and brought peace and harmony out of condi- tions that seemed to portend only strife, which might have meant disruption of the organization. Before the convention convened, President Buchanan's follow CTS intlmated strongly that they would withdraw if n,oney were voted to local No 2 of New York.
 After Parks had addressed the dele gates, they voted $1,OOO as loan from the organization. Practically no oppos- sition to the appropriation was displayed
 MT Parks evidently had reconsdered his plan to ask the convention to vote an assessment of one dollar against each of the sO,OOO members throughout the country, and he ridiculed the state ment that he would finally ask that each member of the association give days salary which would aggregate close to $500, GOO.
 After the convention, MT. Parks said of its action
 q guess I'm doing pretty well. l seem to be in the running yet"
 Another victory for Parks was the ac- ton of the convention in voting almost unanimously to affiliate with the Amer iean Federation of Labor. President Bu- chanan, who had voted against affilia- tion at the Boston convention two years ago, briefly addressed the convention in favor of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
Colonel Buchanan Sails.

San Juan. P. R. September 3o.-Colonel James Buchanan, formerly in command of the American forces in Porto Rico, sailed for New York today on the steamer Ponce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
TEN MEN KILLED
 IN KY. ACCIDENTS
TRAIN CRASHES INTO GAR AT cHI- cAGo WITH FATAL EFFECT, AND FIVE MEN ARE KILLED IN PENN SAVANNA.

Chicago, September 3o-Fivz persons were killed and score of others were injured tonight in a collision between a Wisconsin Central passenger train which left Chicago at o'clock, and Forty third avenue street car at Fifty-second avenue. The street car was crowded with passengers returning from the Harlem race track and nearly every man in the car was injured. The motorman had re- ceived the signal to cross, and just as he reached the center of the tracks, the pas senger train crashed into the car.
 The dead:
 F. Roberts.
 William Griffin, Kansas City.
 Joseph Butler. colored.
 J Williams. jockey, who rode second horse In the last race at Harlem today.
 Unidentified man.
 Philadelphia, September 30.-A party composed of about a dozen persons was run down by passenger train at Sharon Hill, on the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington railroad, and five were killed and three injured
 The dead
 David Farran, ST.
 David Farran, Jr.
 A. N. Farran
 Joseph Brown.
 Jane Clark.
 The injured: Thomas Brown, Martha J. Farran Miss Clara Osgood
 The accident occurred in front of the Sharon Hill station, while the party was waiting for train. The party had at tended family reunion at the Farran hone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01


 at the night session appropriating fifty | thousand dollars annually for four years to build school houses in rural districts The bill provides that the state will give equal with the community desiring a school house, up to two hundred dollars. The property Is to be deeded to the state The general election bill has passed both houses and Is ready to go to the governor. It is safe to say that the municipal cor poration bill is dead. The conference committee cannot agree and will so re- port
 The House.
 Under motion of Mr. Espy the house passed the senate bill providing five hun dred dollars per annum for the expenses Of the supernumerary judge of the state. The bill becomes effective after the expj- ration of the term of the present occu- pant.
 The bill increasing the salary of the as- sistant marshal of the supreme court from $500 to 5000 per annum was passes by the close vote of 43 to 40 Chairman Arnold of. the educational committee called the senate bill appro- priating $550,000 for the support of the public schools for state for the fiscal year ending September 90, 1904. There was no opposition to the bill.
 MT. Bankhead's resolution providing for l o'clock for the purpose of electing a | commissioner to codify the state laws was passed
 Mir. Callahan called attention to the | fact that there were persons on the floor l not constitutionally entitled to the same. and the hall was ordered cleared The special order was demanded and the house proceeded with the considera- ton of the motion of MT. Glover to per- init him chairman of the committee on banking and insurance to change the endorsement on the bill to this bill Is returned to the house without recommen- dation."
 Mir. Hoffman Continues to Speak. MT. Hoffman of Mobile, continued his speech begun yesterday in support of the Glover motion. He thought the commit tee should be supported.
 MT. Hammer of Etowah, a member of the committee reporting the bill, said that the bill had many features which he approved, but 1t was far from perfect and he did not think the house had now the time to perfect it. He therefore moved the indefinite postponement of the motion and the bill.
 Mir. Thompson of Bibb. said that on yesterday the opposition were playing for justice for the committee. but this morn- ing the gentleman had let the "cat out of the wallet" and showed that 1t was their purpose was purely to defeat the ex- press provision of the constitution. He scored the motion of MT. Glover as "childs play" but their ridiculously atti- tude. he said, had dawned upon them this morning If the assertion of the chairman of the committee. he said, was correct, then the committee stands in contempt of the house. He wanted the bill squarely before the house for discussion of it's merits and demerits.
 MT. Rich of Mobile thought the bill most important. and it was too late for the house to have the measure pushed upon 1t. Mir. Thompson inquired that If the fault of the bilrs late arrival in the house was not with the committee. Mir Rich undertook to explain this away by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington. September 30.-Fore- { cast for Alabama: Partly cloudy :. Thursday and Friday; light to { fresh southeast winds. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-01
FEVER SITUATION
 NOW IMPROVING
OFFICIAL REPORT FOR TESTER. DAY SHOWS THREE NEW CASES AND NO DEATHS-FoRcES ARE ORGANIZED.

Laredo, Tex, September 9O.-The yellow fever situation in this city is beginning to assume more favorable aspect.
 The official report for today shows that there are three new cases and no deaths, The above figures are officials
 Dr. G. M. Guiteras, the United atates Marine hospital expert who is here. ex- presses himself as more than hopeful of the situation tonight.
 The state and federal forces here are now completely organized and the work for the sick moves like clockwork.
 Conditions in Nuevo Laredo are prac- tically unchanged, possibly slightly im- proved. Five new cases of fever are re- ported tonight. Two deaths occurred late last night.
 Advices from Monterey state there has been one death from fever there. Phy- sicians are divided in their opinion as to the diagnosis of the case, some claim ing 1t was dengue.
 There were two deaths from yellow fever at Linares yesterday, and no new cases are reported. The total number of patients Is but sixty-seven. as compared with about 400 two weeks ago.