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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
King HardlDick Smat1eYs 0f Pantos0le.

"oof," shorter Hardwick Smathers, eyes and looked about him at the new land which he had unexpectedly diseov- cred. Behind him heaved an angry sea. On it's tul lbling surface there was no trace of his comrades or the ship on which he had stood a few hours before. canes that sometimes sweep over the south Pacific and an American bark had been taken unawares. From the looks of things, Hardwick smathers came to the conclusion that he alone had sur vived and he was not filled with joy.
 Having escaped from the waves after hard struggle, the castaway got out of their reach and began to look about him. He had landed on one of those small islands that dot the South Sea, where there might be inhabitants and there might not. In the latter case the American would be better satisfied.
 If am to be proprietor of this patch of sand for an indefinite period of time. l suppose had better look around bit" observed Smathers, with the foresight which usually characterized him at home. He accordingly started for the interior with a firm conviction that if he did not find something to eat in a very short order his stay on the island would be of brief duration. After tramping several miles, Smathers observed a column of smoke rising from the trees and hastened forward to find out if he were to attend a feast or be the feast himself. His sur prise was great when he perceived ten or twelve miserable looking wretches gath cred about a fire preparing a meal. It were castaways like himself.
 Smathers' assurance immediately re- turned, and he made plans to resume the game of bluffing, which he had kept up all his life. The seamen were naturally filled with consternation when he issued from the woods but their faces were soon dispelled.
 "Ah friends, we are we'll met" ob- served Smathers, with his best air. 'T perceive that you have also had a turn of bad luck. Smathers is my name. Hardwick Smathers, and I am from Maine. I came near to swallowing more salt water than was good for me this morning and my ship, the Bettie Jane, out of Bath, is now at the bottom of the Pacific. As you do not seem to have any more worldly goods than I, suppose we pool our interests and make the best of a bad bargain"
 The calm assurance of the gentleman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
BY PAUL COOK.

1 from Maine eaptivated his new acquaint- ances, who were but ignorant sailors from southern point They were glad to have such a hopeful person in their midst and immediately shared with him their scanty meal of fish and turtles
 eggs. It did not take Hardwick Smathers long to assert his supremacy. When the sailors had related to him their story he discussed plans for bettering their con 1 dition. The island was about three miles in area, plentifully supplied with wa ter and covered with trees. The ques- ton Of food was not a serious one, but the prospect of staying there for the remainder of their lives was not very al- turing to the castaways.
 Well. from that day an era of prosper ity began for the sailors Smathers had more schemes than his confreres could take care of and they showed their ap- preciation of his capabilities by formally electing him provisional governor of the island In order to give countenance to his position Smathers immediately christ ened his realm Pantosote from a brand of lard that was a prime favorite in his home town.
 It was not long before Smathers scent ed wealth in his new dominion He was no rascal, however, and communicated his hopes to the others. Pearls were plentiful along the coast if the sailors could get native divers. A party of na- tives visited Pantosote one day, com ing over in canoes from an island that could be dimly seen on the horizon about twenty miles distant. As these people were unarmed and did not seem of ferocious disposition Smathers and his companions decided to venture on par ley Heretofore, they had discreetly re- trained from showing themselves when any visitors came to the island by keep ing themselves secreted in a cave discov- cred by the indomitable Smathers.
 Although his smooth tongue was thrown away on tho natives Smathers succeeded in making friends with them and convinced ;hsm that he was ahout the most impo, tant Dersonage they had ever seen
 After a half hour of violent gesticula- tion the natives promised to assist Smath- CTS in his pearl fisheries, provided he would carry out his magnificent promises The islanders returned to their homes to bring over supplies and begin work. Smathers was just little bit uneasy lest they return with an army to annihilate his company but his fears proved ground less. Fortunately he had fallen in with peaceful tribe. The natives were ad- vaneed three collar buttons on the first weeks work. Smathers figured that if the pearls were good and he was troubled with no strikes for higher wages the profits of his enterprise would be large.
 From that day, Hardwick Smathers of Maine was busy man. He had now be- come capitalist, captain of industry,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
"The Popular Thing in New Dress Fabrics.

"The popular tnIng' in rich effects | IS Velvet It appears everywhere-as Velour du Nord in handsome wraps or as velvet cord in the pedestrianne suit
 In cloth it's either hairy, shaggy zibe- line or else Scotcn mixtures. Tn silks it's black and yard wide, in taffeta or peau de soie. Women have learned that these goods cut to better advant- age. In waistings it's either the mer- cerized heavy cottons or the fleece line piques, in dainty figures. We have them all-all the novelties and all the staple stand-bys.
 For our Estate Fair" Sale we ere making special showing of "the pop ular things" in prices.
 English rancy Flannel, made of the best Australian wool, warr3nted fast color; will not shrink in washing; very choice styles, suitable for waists, house gowns, pajamas and other pur- sO poses, per yard. OOC
 Black French Serge, 50 inches wide, these goods could not be imported at our price; part of our great pur- chase, which could not be duplicated, reduced from SIPS per Os yard tO... ................ O(O Black Taffeta, in an exceptional good quality bright and lustrous; will give satisfaction in wearing; also black all silk Peau de Soie and a number of other black silk fabrics, re- nn
 duced from $1.00 per yard to. JC Abatross, in very good grade, not seconds" or mill ends, but fresh off the piece. We will offer 20 pieces. including all the choicest colors, also cream and black, at. per yard, fSo tOmOrrOW-. AOO
 Scotch Tweeds, very fashionable at the present time for women's street dresses. We offer a splendid collection of the newest and best effects in this popular fabric, at, per yard, IOo tomorrow only... fCc
 Silk PIaids and Checks, very desir- able for shirtwaist sults we make special offer of these desirable goods in Taffeta and Louisine Silks at the reduced price of, per yard, SOo for tomorrow only. OCC
 Black Storm Serge, 3S inches wide, quality which will wear and give satisfaction; on deep black, finished like the higher priced goods; of a very fine grade cnd reduced from In
 Csc per yard +o. ..........1 1OC
 French FlanneI, in an exceptionally good quality, medium and heavy weight, splendid line of plain colors, also an extensive assortment of Shirt ing Flannels, in fancy styles, plain colors and mixtures, per OOo yard... ... .......... ~OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Perfect Kid Gloves

We've just received large lot of lWomen's Imoprted Kid Gloves, in ex- cellent condition, and place them on sale tomorrow as a Special Sale Draw ing Card. They will give satisfactory service. Be sure to get one pair.
 They are 2-clasp, overseam kid, in good full weight and perfect fitting, shown in shades of tan, brown, oxford, mode, beaver, seal, slate, pearl, also black and white; with self color or black emDroidery. There's ns
 plenty at this price. ......... CC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Coats from October Fashion Plates.

Swell New Box Coats at 5000: Distinct styles in box oats, made of fine English Kerseys, Zibeines and Vii
 mas and the new rough materials Collarless, with riple capes over shoulder full loose styles, all the sr sleeve fances and the latest coors Best satin lined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11

Recommend this Skirt at $o~: You can have 1t Il rich amber and hazel brown mixtures made full flare with clever self strap trimming; some have panel iron effect with self straps forming yoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Special Millinery Features.

Charming and varied styles being added daily to our millinery room. Reproductions of Parisian Hats at much less than the cost of original and clever adaptations made in work rooms that still retain the stamp of French modshness-these two lines are made a special feature here.
 Best Shaped Turban, of coored taffeta silk and vel vet top of cable corded silk, fancy coque trimming side. $500.
 Moeskn Beaver Hats, long napp. in the newest shapes, trimmed with wlde velvet ribbon and cut steel buckle, S10.00.
 Special Values In Street Hats-an assortment of the new fall modes in black and colors-a remarkable offering at $7.50.
 Ostrich Feathers, in black white and the som ranging from 75c for small black tip to S1ooo for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
1000 Wool Blankets Priced at 6. 75 Monday.

These absolutely all-wool White e HS California Blankets are O. c the finest quality made. The regular price is 10. %. They have wide silk bindings, with very handsome borders. The price is 6.75 Monday.
 65c good Seamless Bleached Sheets, 55c.
 s175 11-4 Heavy Blankets, white and tan. SIPS.
 $1.50 Winter Weight Comforters, cot ton filling, $1.o0.
 s1.5O Large Crocheted Bedspreads, S1.15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
Indian Words.

From the Boston Advertiser
 Rev. Dr. Hale credits thirty words to our former Algonquin citizens who, de- parting have left behind them these ver- bal footprints on our modern dictionaries. Hub-bub, hominy, moccasin, mohonk, bugwump, moosilaug, moose, musquash, netop, nunkomp, pappoose, pooquaw. pow WOW, quahog, sachem, sagamore, samp, sannop. sassafras skunk, squaw, squash, succotash, tautog, toboggan. tomahawk, torehent, wampum, wadtohu, wigwam. If any others have any additions to make they will have their names enrolled as COG Algonquin Photographers with Dr. Hale.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-12-17
a COLD SNAP.
Is liable to reach us at any time.
Wear one Of our fur coats and keep
warm. THOMPSON Bros.
Hunters Hot Springs Sana.
toriu1ll.

It is not necessary for residents Of
the northwest to 60 to the south and
east for hot water, pleasure and cura-
tive baths.
Near Springdale, Montana, and on
the Northern Pacific, are Hunters
Hot Springs, temperature l48 degrees
to 168 degrees Fahr., flowing 1000 gall
Ions per minute, 1000 feet above the
sea, delightfully."- situated in the foot
hills OF the Crazy mountains, overlook
ing the. beautiful Yellowstone river
and valley. Good hotel, cottages, bath
houses. swimming pools. Rates $3.50
per day, $500 per week, including
baths. 5-s.....sa
Baths are good for all rheumatic,
skin, liver, kidney and stomach dis
eases. Appointment s comfortable and
satisfactory. Low railway rates from
points on n. P. r. Good hunting and
fishing in the streams and mounfains.
For Information write j. E. McCpr-
mick, Hunters Hot Springs, Montana,
or call on any Northern Pacific Rail-
way Agent. Ss Fl
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-12-17
The Dust In the Air..

The Dust In the AIR
The air Of cities is impregnated with
dust and filth. To combat their dele
terious effects the streets should be
freely ventilated and watered. Wind
and rain are the great destroyers OF
dust. From the fields the wind lifts
the debris Of vegetation poilen, seeds,
spores Of fungi and bacteria; the dust
OF the soil-silica, silicate Of alumni
tum, carbonate and phosphate Of lime
and peroxide Of iron. In and proceed.
ing from volcanic regions fine particles
Of carbon and dried mud are taken up
and waited hundreds or even thou
sands Of miles. In and round about
cities and towns the finely ground dust
OF the pavements, fragments OF straw,
hair, stable manure, debris Of insects.
SCOT, epithelia from door sweepings or
shaken from rugs, carpets and bedding,
together with gases and other volatile
emanati from factories, rendering
establishments, abattoirs, tanyards and
compost heaps Of all sorts, though not
Of the air, are IN Il, IN 20 much as to
be In some degree almost everywhere
present. -Sanitarian. ~
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-12-17
Nobel

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weeks.
yarnum v.n Wit ,.ft mi. ,c,,, :,
for Auor. nreucn ~. s.tr,,,.v 10.
ana ,,eor.re No., =, r.t,,rr - = u. -.
The Mrss and children viii etor s.w
=. % m, visit h.enrs th.v - :. = - !.
they don't wish to get there before
Van does.
Mr.. Tom Brennan and fani,v ,eft
last SATURDAY. he sl,inninu his horsea
- t.ha ur,ool1s and tho g,r,s .,n;,r II
their home AZ Morris MINI NJ
Brennan has been working the land
formerly owned by 4. =. Robinson and
w. =. Knapp and we hope to see him
back again IN the Spring.
We had the pleasure to hear Prof. 4.
Frank Fouche at Groven's Hall In
Hanralord last Thursday nigl = and Of
al tne lakes we ever heard we think
r -. 49, a, ..,s ..so
dsrntan M that = t,ev ala $ = thin = +,,av
rot tha,r raonavs ,vo,.t,, -han - ' ,.,a
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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-12-17

= 4 |.
There will b services In the Luth-
cram church next Sunday morning and
evening.
The Courier was In error last week
In stating that Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't
Jones had moved away from town per-
manently. They have simply gone
away for the winter.
Married AT the home Of the brides
father, Mr.. John Rockford, Of Binford,
Mr.. DuncanB. McDonald to Anna n.
Know, at liam. Wednesday, Dec. IS
1903, Rev. Oscar d. Purinton offlciat-
ing. The contracting parties are we'll
known to all the Courier readers who
will join with US In Intending the GUS
tsmary congratulations.
The dramatic recital given at the
Congregational church Monday even
ing was an enjoyable affair for all who
appreciate good readings. For an no, :
and a half Mr.. Fouche entertained his
audience with selections from Shakes
peare, Sienkiewicz, Powers, Dunbar,
Hay, Cooke and others ina mostagree-
able and artistic manner. He has an
unusually strong, clean and pleasant
voice, over which he has complete con-
troll. His versatility is also most de-
lightful being equally proficient in
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-12-17
Notice to the Public.

We the undersigned merchants Of
Cooperstown, n. D., agree to close our
respective places OF business at the fol-
lowing hours during the season Of 1904.
Dec. 18th 1908 to March Is, 1904, at
6 o'clock p. m.
March 18th to Aug. 18th at s o'clock
p. M, Saturday excepted.
Our respective places shall be open
for business not later than 1870 q. N.
Mat g. Evenson, I. D. Allen,
Gust Olson, Peter E. Nelson,
Berg Bros s. Co., Jimeson 8 Olson,
g. 7. Whidden, John syyersson,
Thompson Bros, Postoface.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-12-17
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen
sive. Occasionally life itself is the
price Of mistake, but you'll never be
wrong If you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Head
ache, Liver or Bowel troubles. They
are gentle yet thorough. 25c, at 81. 81.
Bateman's drug store.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-04
IMPORTANT TERM CLOSED.
United States Court Gid Much Work
DURING Session.

Chickasha /. r. March 5.-The United
States court of the southern district Of
the Indian territory has just closed very
important term for Chickasha. a great
many old cases of long standing have
been disposed OF. both civil and criminal
The Judge and staff of court officials have
gone to Ryan to open a ten days session
at that point. The closing day of the
court here the following prisoners were
sentenced:
Sam Moore, larceny, two years hard
labor. Fort Leavenworth; Pless Hooks,
assault to kill one year and one day
hard labor, Fort Leavenworth; J. f. Free,
selling intoxicating liquor, one year and
six months and fine, 500; A. ]. Hennes-
ser burglary, two years hard labor, fine
800; d. D. Wilmoth. false pretense. one
year and one day; John Furwer, disposing
of intoxicating liquor. one year and six
months. fine $50; J. T. Lanham, dispoSinS
intoxicating liquor one year and six
months. fine $50; Jno r. Clark, bigamy,
three years, fine 800; Chester Hollis, lar
ceny, one year and one day; Ora Smith.
and Jas. Holland, larceny. one year and
one day hard labor. each; James w. Max
well. Frank Jones, larceny, one year and
one day each: Pete Heffeur, two years
and $500 fine all to serve sentence at Fort
Leavenworth.
The prisoners all left today in charge
of Chris Madsen. deputy United States
marshal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-04
UNION LABEL BILL.
Mangum Star Comments on Bill In
troduced by MIR. Blakeney

Mangum, o. T, Marcl, a-The Mangum
Star has this to say OF che union label bill
presented to the Oklahoma legislature:
A bn has been introduced in the iegis-.
| lature providing that all public printing
shall lhave the union label on it, or as
we understand it, be done by Offices which
are run by members of the Typographical
union We are informed that it applies
to all printing done in even the remotest
corners of the territory, for the counties.
justices Of the peace, etc. This writer
has been urged to fight the passage of the
bill, because it is alleged 10 be blow at
the small printshops. The Star is not
wei lenough informed to say whether it is
or not. From it's distance, and speaking
from its limited knowledge of the prob
able effect. it is certain of the opinion
that it would work a greater hardship
upon the country printer than upon the
country publisher and if the Star should
later feel impelled to oppose the measure
it would be because of this hardship TO
the hardworking printer, rather than for
any selfish interest it might have in
volved.
smooth graft some of the large establish
ments were trying TO work against the
small concerns. Against this appearance
of graft must be considered the fact that
the bill was introduced by Mr.. Blakeney
of Shawnee, who is one of the best and
cleanest men in the territory and one of
the small publishers
His object could not be to serve the
big concerns, but must be, in his judg-
ment at least, in the interest Of the prin-
ters Of the territory. Since the printers
of the territory have made no demand for
such a law and since the great majority
of them are not members of the typo
graphical union. and since so few of the
towns and counties have enough printers
to support charter and pay the neces-
sary expense of union, the effect of
the bill as the Star understands, will be
either to give the big fellows of the craft
in the territory graft or else work
hardship on the country printers, who
would become burdened by the necessity
of supporting unions whether they wanted
one or no. Because as matter of course
every country weekly and daily in the
territory would hold on to its share of
the public printing. though it became nee
essary 10 fire the whole force. The effect
would he to force them into the union to
hold their jobs.
If the Stars information is correct and
the law would have either effect above
noted it is opposed TO the law. because it
is neither in favor of giving Il monopoly
to a few publishers nor forcing hundreds
of hardworking people to take on addi-
tional burden. but it has confidence In
the wisdom of the majority that if either
such conditions would result from the
passage of the law that they viii turn u
dowon hard-without the necessity Of the
Stars going ON the warpath.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-04
TRIED TO STAB MARSHAL.
Quick Action With His Fists Was All
That Saved Officer.

Alva, o. T., March 3.-Last Saturday
afternoon Frank Walker. who has been
working at the HendricksOn hotel. be-
came somewhat boozy and was getting
ugly. says the Pioneer. Marshal Darby
ordered him to get off the street. Walker
started for the Hendrickson hotel. Curt
thinking that ne might change his mind
or make some trouble on the way, fol-
lowed him. 1t seemed that Walker had
slowed up his gait until Darby had got
close up behind him. when suddenly he
whirled around and made a slash at the
marshal with his knife. Curt stepped
back Just in time to save himself from
the blade. and landed him a blow which
sent him sprawling TO the ground. Just
about this time the nightwatch came
upon the scene, and together they sue
ceeded in disarming him after a severe
struggle in which Darby received two
slight wounds on the hand. Walker was
locked up and kept until Sunday morn
ing. when he was turned loose without
fine or punishment as ne had no money.
The city police force is to be compliment
ed on the good order that prevails In the
citv of Alva. But il was a sad mistake
TO turn Walker loose without punishment
as such characters are dangerous TO be
running at large.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-04
HORACE H. HAGAN DEAD.
Well Known Oklahoman Died Sudden
I~C5rried Iaruc Insurance.

Guthrie. o. T.. March 3--Horace H Ha-
gan one of the best known men in Okla
homa. died today of heart disease at 1880
clock at his home northwest OF the city
Mr.. Hagan was taken i'll sudeSly early
this morning Three doctors were called
and everything done for the afflicted man
possible, but without avail. For several
trouble with his heart. He had complain
ed 10 his friends of an attack Friday.
which he consideredvery severe. Eugene
Ha2an. of Topeka. a brother of the de-
ceased has been sent for and no funeral
arrangements will be made until he ar
rives.
Horace II. Hagan was about forty-three
years of age and has been identified with
the development Of Oklahoma. Politically
he was A Democrat and prominent In the
affairs of the party in this territory. He
was a well known stump speaker and
participated in every campaign.
Mr.. Hagan was influential in bringing
Missouri capitalize Oklahoma and was at
the head of splendid farm loan business.
operating In every part Of the territory
The deceased carried insurance To the
amount Of 100000 on his life. $4,000 Of
which was recently secured. 1t is said
that his financial affairs are in good con-
diffou
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-04
MAINTAIN PRESENT RATIO.
No Change Will Be Made in Number
of DELEGATES to Reichstaq.

Berlin, March 3.-The text of the agree
ment signed by the leaders in SaXOny II
the Conservative, National Liberal. anti
Semitic and Agrarian parties. providing
for mutual support at the forthcoming
elections was made public today. IL Is
specially aimed At the Socialists. and its
chief feature is a pledge not TO nominate
candidates in the other districts already
held by one Of these parties and assign
ing the several districts now represented
by Socialists to the parties entering into
the agreement. It is expected to at least
maintain the present ratio Of representa-
ton in the reichstag.
\ union OF the parties is also being
effected I'm ether parts Of the empire and
II is not likely that the elections viii
he a contest between the Socialists on
one side and all the other parties on the
other except the small radical groups.
Political events OF the last two years
have caused the Conservative elements
of the country much apprehension. The
Socialists are generally supposed to have
gained already over their vote of 25o4.0f0
in 1Sae Their leaders expected two
months ago a gain Of from fifteen 10 fifty
seats. but the combination OF the politi-
cal parties had moderated the estimate
until now the best informed mer of the
Socialist party think they viii do well II
thox- rair fen seats