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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
about Aurora Thursday, and was prob
ably laying plans for the nights work.
DOGS AS WITNESSES.
Nebraska. Supreme Court Declare.
Bloodhounds' Evidence Good
Despite Lack Of Oath.

Lincoln. Neb, Oct. s.-The compe-
tency Of bloodhounds as witnesses in
criminal prosecutions has been decfd-
ed by the supreme court of Nebraska.
The case was that Of George w. Bratt.
convicted Of burglary and sentenced to
the penitentiary for three years. Bratt
alleged he was convicted mainly as a
result of the bloodhounds trailing him
from the place the burglary was COM
mitted to his own home, where a stolen
purse was found. In his brief filed
Thursday in behalf Of the state Attor-
ney General Prout admits that the
dogs are incompetent to take the oath
and are not subject to cross examine
ton. but otherwise he maintains they
are fit silent witnesses, and as such
their testimony is as conclusive as that
of a man.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

Prof. William H. Brewer, Of Yale,
predicts that the American trotting
horse will in time do q mile in one
minute and fifty seconds, and he
thinks that will be the limit of speed.
The professor calculates that 1t may
take SO years to reach the 1850 notch.
twenty-five years ago he predicted
that the two-minutes trotter would ap.
pear in the first decade Of the twenti-
eth century, and the prediction was
recently fulfilled. He bases his calcu-
lations on an elaborate chart with
tracings Of notable performances on
tho trotting turf.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

A student of music of the aborigines.
Mr.. Farwell, states that the. Indians
have .innumerable songs which con-
form to definite melodic system.
Many persons have been led to believe
that Indian music consists wholly Of
drums, whoops and yells, but, in the
face Of 20 years serious study Of the
matter and thousands of phonograph
records, this belief is fast disappear
ing. These melodies are all indis.
solubly linked to legends. myths. cere-
monials or religious rituals of the
greatest poetic and dramatic beauty.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

DR.. Charles w. Benin, of the health
department of Chicago, has discovered
new vaccine. superior in many re-
spects to that now used by physicians.
One Of the chief objections to the vac
cine now used is the long time neces-
sary for its application. 1t often takes
30 and 40 minutes to inoculate per-
son with the virus because Of the
glycerin with which it is mixed. This
disadvantage is obviated by the re-
suits obtained by DR.. Benin. Instead
of mixing lymph with glycerin in or.
der to secure a virus he has discovered
that chloroform will accomplish the
same result.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
KILLED IN STORMS.
Several Live. Lost and auch proue-t,
Destroyed by Tornadoes n
Portions of Kansas.

Emporia, Kan, Oct. 8.-Three persons
killed outright. two fatally injured, and
IA others more or less seriously shurt
with enormous property damage, is the
net result of tornadoes that prevailed
near Hamilton, Greenwood county. and
near Aliceville. in Coffee county, Kan.
The town of Aliceville, which has 900
Inhabitants, was practically demolished
Near Topeka several farmhouses and
barns were destroyed, trees blown down
and corn shocks and hay stacks OF the
farmers scattered all over the neigh
borhood.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

According to the Official weekly
statement Of London pauperism, the
number Of paupers within the metro.
politan area. who on the last day Of
the third week in July were in receipt
Of public relief, amounted to 103,356.
This total comprises 66.140 indoor and
1926 outdoor paupers. The total for
the corresponding week of July, 1902,
u returned at 101.282. Besides these
there were 929 Migrants, consisting Of
759 men, 1857 women and 10 children
who on that same day received tenn
porary relief.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

Washington. Oct. 9.-The state de-
partment- was informed that the Amer
lean Chinese commercial treaty had
been signed ct Shanghai. An imperial
decree by the Chinese government has
made the treaty effective 80 far Is that
government is concerned. but 1t must
be ratified by the United States SEN
ate before ratificauons can be ex-
changed and the treaty put In opera
ton. The principal points Of the
treaty are briefly as follows:
First, settlement of the long-vexed
question Of internal taxation in China.
Second, recognition of Americans
right of residence throughout the en-
pire for missionary work.
Third, protection Of patents, trade
marks and copyrights.
Fourth. mining rights.
Fifth, opening Of new localities to
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

: Cattle raising, which was formerly
one Of the principal industries of Cuba,
is being encouraged by the govern.
ment. In 1902. 267,2S1 head of cattle
were imported, and out Of this mum.
Der 176,962 were slaughtered. 1t Is.
therefore. evident that the importa-
lions greatly exceed the need of home
consumption, and with its natural in.
crease and the numerous tracts Of land
suitable for cattle raising, it may not
be long before Cuba will have turned
the tables on the United States in this
branch Of trade.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
langley ARSHIP'
T0TAL FAILURE
Big Machine Sails Only One Hun
dred Yards Before It Plungss
Into the Potomac.
The Graft was BADLY wrecked -aaA.
There Was No semblance of F1ighs
In Its MOveaent-Prof. Menley, the
Navigator, Gets . Dacl<ing-Pref.
Langley was Net Present.

WlQeW0tSFs w. w. .. NC VV.1Vol
steel-built flying machine, the climaxof
years Of exhaustive study in the efforts Of
Prof. Samuel p. Langley, secretary OF the
Smithsonian institution, to solve the
problem Of mechanical flight in midair,,
was launched yesterday afternoon, and
the experiment. carefully planned and
delayed for months, proved . complete
failure. The immense airship sped rap
idly along its 70-foot track, was carried
by it's own momentum for 100 yards,
and then fell gradually into the Potomac
river, whence it emerged total wreck.
Escaped with Dsckins.
Prof. Charles M. Manley, who has been
Prof. Langley's chief assistant in the
work preliminary to the attempted flight,
made the ascent in the aerodrome. and
escaped with ducking. At no time was
there any semblance Of flight, the initial
momentum. the lightness Of the machine,
and the sustaining surface of the wings
furnishing the conditions which account
for the 1O0-yard transit Of the airbfrd
from it's 60-foot elevation to the water.
Failure Was Apparent.
Secretary Langley, who has visited the
scene Of the test infreQuently since the
houseboat carrying his device and his
assistants was taken to Whitewater. did
not witness the failure Of his machine,
but was informed of the result at Wash
ington.
The big machine moved easily along
the 70-foot track in the launching ap-
paratus and took the air fairly well. A
five-mile breeze was blowing and for .
moment the machine stood up well. but
its failure was Immediately apparent.
It turned gradually downward. The
declination was 80 positive that Prof,
Manley saw at glance that but few
movements of the second hand Of the
stop watch he wore on his left knee would
be recorded before both he and the sci
entihc ship would be foundering In the
waters Of the Potomac. Just before the
machine struck the water he shut of his
motor, which had worked admirably at
the outset. The machine disappeared
beneath the waves, but only momentar-
lily.
Still Has Hopes.
Prof. Manley climbed into rowboat
which had been kept close at hand and
was conveyed to the deck Of the tug
Bartholdi. There he exchanged his drip
ing clothes for dry garments. An hour
later he gave out the following state
ment:
cit must be understood that the test
to-day was entirely an experiment and
the first of it's kind ever made. The ex-
pertinent was unsuccessful. My conf
dence in future success Of the work is un-
changed"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

Gov. Bailey stated that Kansas will
have about 70 per cent. of full corn
crop. He bases this opinion upon what
he has seen and heard Of it. as he
has been travelling over the state. A
full corn crop. according to Gov Bal
ley's idea. is we'll up toward the larg-
est crop the state has raised In the
past. In 1889 Kansas produced $751;
100000 bushels. Seventy per cent. Of
this would be something like 1907
100000 bushels, and Gov. Bailey be-
lieves the crop this year will be we'll
up toward that figure.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
HEAD-0N COLLISION.
Four Person. Killed ana Two In,urea
In Freight Smash Up. Near Sc
loan Springs, Ark. Is.

st. Louis. Oct. ga special to the Re.
publican from Sloan Springs. Ark,
says: Four men were killed and two
injured in a head-on collision between
q double-header freight train and an
extra engine, four miles north of here.
Tuesday night on the Kansas City
Southern road.
The dead: Engineer Worrell and En-
gineer Penrod, Mena. Ark. Fireman
Hamlin. Sloan Springs; Fireman
Rogers. Pittsburg, Kan. ~
The three engines were demolished.
Traffic was delayed several hours.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

After long negotiation and Infinite
trouble President L6ubet. Of France,
has secured the castle Of Inezene,
which once belonged to Diana Of Pcit-
tiers. the favorite Of Henry II. The
chateau Is one Of the most picturesque
In France. It is situated near Monte
limar and has waterfall, and ponds
dlled with trout and large park with
plenty of game. The price paid was
10000 francs. From his tower the
president can see his birthplace, Mar
same, where his mother still lives.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
POSTAL. FINANCES.
Footings for Past Fiscal Year Show
Business Passed Billion Dollar
Mark for First Time I'm History.

Washington, Oct. S.-Henry A. Cas-
tie, auditor for the post Office depart
ment, has completed the trial balance
for the fourth quarter of the year, which
gives final announcement of the income
and outgo Of the entire postal service
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1903.
The footfngs are as follows: Expendi-
lures, $13S.7s4,4S7; receipts, $134,224.-
443; deficit, $4,560, O44.. The total finan-
cial transaction Of the postal service for
the year, including the money order sys-
tenn, are $1,026, 731 ,408. thus for the first
time passing the billion dollar mark.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

Prince Khilkoff, the cars minister
Of railroads. is perhaps the least Rus
sian looking man in Russia. He is the
greatest railway builder In the world
ana during the eight years he has held
his present position almost $4,000 miles
have been constructed more than one.
third the railway mileage Of the Rus
stan empire. To him is due the 81
berian railway construction and the
fact that Russia is far more formidable
in the far east than ever before.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
HAD FIERCE STRUGGLE.


Washington. Oct. GA desperate
hand-to-hand encounter with an armed
insane man who was determined to see
President Roosevelt occurred In the yes
Thule Of the white house. shortly be-
fore noon yesterday.
h6:man. who gave his name - Peter
Elliott. and his home ~ Minneapolis.
was overpowered by the oficers on duty
at the white house and carried to q POI
lice van. which had been summoned. He
was placed In the van In the custody Of
two onacers. a.
Seeming to realize then for the frst
time that he was under arrest Elliott
began the furious struggle with his cap.
tors. He drew a revolver from the right
side pocket Of his trousers and attempt
ed to shoot Ohcer James Cissel. The
officer grabbed his hand and wrenched
the weapon from his grasp. Thomas
Stone. chief usher. and Onicer Parker,
OF the white house force, who had as
sisted in carrying Elliott to the van. at
tracted by the shots. rushed back to tho
vehicle and assisted In overpowering
him.
In the struggle within the police van
Elliott had broken glass panel with
his head. severely cutting his head and
face. Omcer Cissel sustained cut on
the right arm. two inches of flesh being
cut out Of the feshy part Of the arm.
The van was hurried to the Emergency
hospital. where the injuries of:both Cis-
sci and Elliott were dressed, and the lat
ter was taken to an insane asylum. 3
Washington. Oct. THE cabinet
meeting yesterday was chiefly devoted
to serious discussion as to the means
to be adopted to protect the president
and the chief officers Of the government
from the attacks of lunatics like the
man Elliott and from the more danger
Gus plots Of half-crazed reformers and
fanatics. There is a strong sentiment
in favor Of the enactment this winter
Of the law proposed last year providing
special and severe penalties for attacks
on government officers.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Confessed ma. 6,r.n,.

Milwaukee. Wis, Oct. 9.-ArthurC d.
Nagel. who is said to have absconded
from Buffalo with $500 on June 20,
and who was arrested on suspicion by
Milwaukee detectives, confessed tosIn-
spector Rfemer Thursday. The young
man worked for a Buffalo bank and it
was his duty to carry large sums of
money from one bank to another. Ma
gel will be held.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

The countess of Warwick intends to
establish agricultural settlements in
Different parts Of England, where wom-
en- who are expert In horticulture,
dairy farming and poultry rearing can
work. on the cooperative principles.
She believes that the problem of agri-
cultural depression can be solved by
trimming intelligent and educated wom-
en- to this calling.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Given . Life TERM

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. ga special
from Dodgeville. Wis, says: The jury
in the Brandt murder case brought In a
verdict of sane after two hours deliber-
alton. The second case of murder asted
only il minutes, when the verdict Of the
jury was murder in the first degree. He
was sentenced to life imprisonment at
Waupun. Brandt killed his wife and
her mother
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

Philippines Population 1000, 900.
San Francisco, Oct. Seen. J. p.
Sanger, latterly in charge of the census
work in the Philippines, has arrived from
Manila on his way to Washington. AS a
result Of the census work the govern
ment is in possession Of Z, 000. 900 names,
representing the civilized portion Of the
native population of the islands. The UNI
civilized population is placed at about
COG, 900.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
The Arny.s HEATH.

Washington. Oct. San increase in
the death rate Of the army from 1894
per thousand in 1901 to 15,. 40 per thou
sand in 1902 is shown in the annual re-
port of Surgeon General r. M. O'Reillv
for the fiscal year ending June 30. This
increase is attributed to cholera which
caused 3.54 deaths per thousand.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
western Pioneer Dead.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 7.-Col. Allen b.
H. MCGEE died at his home here Wednes-
day aged So years. He came to Kansas
City III 1926, when the site of the city
was forest. In 1S47 he built the Sacs
and Fox Indian agency here and later en-
gagged in the Quitting business. Among
others, he fitted out two of Gen. John e.
FremOnt's expeditions.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
; Mayor Found GUILTY,

Nation, ILL.,, Oct. THE jury before
which Mayor Menke was tried for NAL
feasance returned verdict Of guilty on
three counts. Motion for new trial will
be heard Saturday. Mayor Menke is out
on bond. and Tuesday night presided at
the meeting of the city council. The SEN
sational testimony of his twin brother
saved the city executive from conviction
on the charge of frequenting gambling
houses and disorderly resorts.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

The phonetic sense Of the English
speaking race has been rendered 90 de.
fective BY the confused photography
Of the tongue that to different men the
same combination Of letters will con.
vey different sounds. This makes .
standard impossible.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

Gambling in New York seems to be
hydraheaded. Last year Mr.. Jerome
asked for an appropriation of $4,000
to suppress the game. and after he had
spent It the announcement was made
that the city was clear Of gambling
houses. To-day Mr.. Jerome amazed
the board Of estimate and apportion-
ment by asking for 100000. saying
that the sum was needed to secure
evidence against and prosecute per.
sons maintaining public gaming places.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Receiver Anuo,,t.a

Milwaukee. Oct. Judge Seaman in
the United States district court Tuesday
appointed Gilbert B. Hand and Andrew
DIETRICH, of Racine, receivers of the
Racine Knitting company with bond
Of $4,000. The receivers are allowed to
purchase necessary material and con-
tinue the business.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Put Away the sword,

Paris. Oct. 9.-After centuries of
warfare and the maintenance Of vast
defensive ornaments, Great Britain
and France have finally concluded q
general treaty of arbitration that will
go far to make war between these
countries in the future impossible and
to promote peace throughout the
world.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Found Not Guilty.

Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. 9.-Private John
Dowd, the United States sentry who shot
and killed William Crowley, near the
United States arsenal here, few weeks
ago, was released from confinement
Thursday, the verdict Of the oourt-mar-
tial being not guilty. The finding Of the
court was fully upheld by Maj. Gen. Adna
r. Chaffee.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Pleads GUILTY

Sioux City, a., Oct. 7.-Thomas r
Ward. formerly vice president of the Lee
mars national bank, pleaded guilty in the
federal court to the embezzlement of
$14 900 Of the banks funds. The penalty
may be fine Of s.. 900 and ten years in
prison. Wards embezzlement resulted
In the failure Of the bank in 1901.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Exclaimed Places,

Washington. Oct. Capt. George
Convers, recently in command of the
battleship Illinois. has been selected to
succeed Rear Admiral Royal b. Brad
ford as chief of the bureau of equip
ment on Octover Is. Rear Admiral
Bradford has resigned his bureau COM
mission and will be assigned to COM
mand the Illinois.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

international trade in the part of the
empire in which the United States has
vast commercial interests.
Sixth, right to carry on trade, indus
tries and manufactures in all ports of
China.
Controversy Ended.
Having withdrawn its objection to the
treaty between the United States and
China, IL it ever did object. Russia has
removed all cause for friction with this
government. On moral ground, and to
enable China to keep all her treaty obli-
cations, this government would prefer
to see Russia fulfill its promise to with
draw from Manchooria, but this is no
longer matter which vitality concerns
the United States or gives 1t cause to in
terfere with further representations to
Russia.
Commercial Beneat Sought.
The negotiations between Chins>and
the United States, which eliminated in
the treaty signed at Shanghai, were
initiated under the provisions Of article
XI. of the final protocol. signed by the
powers at Peking, September z, 1901,
terminating the anti-foreign outbreak Of
the preceding year.
The present treaty has for its object
to extend the commercial relations be-
tween the contracting powers by amend
ing our existing treaty of commerce and
navigation with China, and other sub
jects concerning commercial relations
with the object Of facilitating them.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
SHIPS IN WAR TRIM.
Japanese and Russian war Vessels
Gather or Corean Coast ~
for Battle.

Tientsin, Oct. "a telegram from
Yin Kow, under date Of October g.,
states that the Russians are taking no
steps to evacuate New Chwang. Re-
ports from the north show that they are
holding their positions everywhere.
Parh. Oct. 9.-Omcial information re-
ceived here shows that formidable
Russian feet, comprising 30 warships
of all classes, has left Port Arthur aud
has arrived at Ma-San-Pho, south of
Corea, where the japanese feet had al
ready arrived. The Russian ships have
anchored within the Ma-San-Pho har-
Dor, alongside the Japanese ships.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 10.-The state
ment published in the United States by
anews agency that an anti-Japanese war
sentiment prevails here is false. Rus
sian society is absolutely not given to
"jingoism," the government remains
peacefully disposed, and the foreign Of
flee disclaims the slightest sentiment of
hostility.
New Chwang, Manchuria, Thursday,
Oct. 8-The Russians are taking no steps
to restore the government of New
Chwang to the Chinese. On the contrary
they are Fastening the erection of extern
sive government buildings and have add
ed another gunboat to the naval force
here. Reports from northern Manchuria
indicate that no movement has been made
towards the evacuation of that territory,
and Russian officials are discussing the
permanent occupation of the points now
held as being the settled policy.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
On the Eve Of w.r.

Yokohama. Oct. s.-Russia and Japan
are on the eve Of war, and both nations
are straining every nerve to be in readi-
ness for the clash. The Russian minis
ter has informed the Chinese foreign
ONCE that Russia will never evacuate
Manchuria unless her latest demands
are granted.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
One Man killed.

Oil City, Pa. Oct. "a landslide on
the Buffalo and Allegheny division of
death Of one man and fatal injury Of
another.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

fighting
the two
without
Russia Aat Baltic and
Dardan]es not
comparisons
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
A Fatal spree.

Philadelphia, Oct Frank and
Thomas Helms, brothers, aged 43 and "a
years, respectively, and William Conn,
aged Al, years, died from the effects Of
wood alcohol. The trio had been on
spree.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Rhode Island nen.hlfc....

Providence. R. L. Oct. The repub-
licans met in annual convention and Sc
lected full state ticket, headed by Col.
Samuel p. Colt, Of Bristol, for governor.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15
Placed Ticket i'm the Field.

Providence, R. l.. Oct. s.-Thirty-slx
delegates to the prohibition state con-
vention out of ITO entitled to seats met
here Tuesday, adopted platform and
nominated a state ticket, headed by
Frederick T. Jencks. of Darlington. for
governor. and Cyrus A. Aldrich, of East
Providence, for lieutenant governor.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-10-15

United States Commerce, Industries
and Citizens Fully Protected
by the Agreement.

The Pact Removes Many Harashfps
from Missionaries and TFaders-
Russia Has Removed All Cause for
Friction with Our Governments
Principal Points Of Treaty.