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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
ONE. MILLION PENSIONERS.
That Number Of Men Are Now Draw
ing Allowances from the
Government.

At last the pension roll of the United
States government has reached the
1000, 900 mark. That number Of men
and women are drawing stated sums
monthly in return for their services
or the services of their relatives in the
army, says Washington report All
the employees of all American railroads.
from their presidents down to the
trackwalkcrs, number but few more
The annual pay roll of the railroads
is s676 900, 900 year; the pension pay
ments are $137, 100000. fully one-f1fth
rs much. The pensioners of all our
other wars combined. including the
Spanish and Philippine, could occupy
q city of $4,000. like Bayonne. N. ].
The civil war pensioners to-day would
make city of 964,O00. Our pension
system is q monument to the tremen-
dousness of the struggle over seces-
sion.
The pension payments from July I,
1865, to June 30 of last year, have
amounted to the enormous total Of ST.
924.178,14593; the cost of administer
ing the law for the same period has
been $95, 647, 934.71, making the total
expenditure thus far on pension &C.
count $3,O37, 1926 ,0s064.
OF course some of this money has
gone to the pensioners Of other wars
than the civil war, but so trifling p
part in comparison that the grateful
republic has paid out fully $4,000, 00O,-
900 in pensions since the last gun of
the rebellion was fired.
The national debt on January /, 1866,
had reached nearly $2,750. 900. 900. or
about $3.50, 100000 less than has since
been paid out on pensions account.
Much of this debt, too, was contracted
on the paper basis, which represented
various degrees Of imitation, whereas
the pension payments since 1873 have
been on e gold basis: Ehe: huge debt
which the government found piled up
ut the close Of the war was destined
to prove considerably less. than the
debt which had not been reduced to
written form either as notes, bonds or
paper obligations, but depended on the
will of the future congresses. How the
interest debt which the gov
eminent still owes-borne on the
treasury records at $91S. ZOO, COCOON
pares with obligations which are to be
met through the pension Office in COM
ing years cannot be accurately esti-
mated. =
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
HAS THE SPIDERS TRAITS,
Curious. Plant Found in Cape Negro
Colony in Africa Is Surprise
I to Botanists.

One of the most curious plants IN
the world is one described by trav-
elers recently returned from the Cape
negro colony, q little known region
of Africa, and called the spider plant
These travellers often heard from the
natives of plant that was part spider
and that, growing, threw its legs about
in continual struggles. to escape. 1t
was the good fortune Of DR.. Welwitsch
to discover the origin of the legend.
Strolling along through a wind-swept
tableland country, they came upon a
plant that rested low upon the ground,
but had two enormous leaves that had
twisted about in the wind like SER
pents-ip fact, it looked, as the. ma
tives had said, like q gigantic spider.
It's stem was four feet across and
but foot high. It had but two leaves
in reality, that were six or eight feet
long, and split up by the wind SO that
they resembled ribbons. This Is prob
ably the most extraordinary tree
known. It grows for nearly If not
quite century, but never upward be-
yond about q foot. simply expanding
until it reaches the diameter given.
looking in Its. adult state like q sim
gular stool on the plain from ten to
eighteen feet in circumference.
When the wind came rushing IN
from the sea, lifting the curious RIB
bon-like leaves and tossing them
about, it almost seemed to the dis
coverer that the strange plant had
suddenly become imbued with life and
was struggling to escape. When a de-
scription and picture of the plant was
nent to England it was, like many
other discoveries. discredited, but soon
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
WHY HOT WEATHER MAKES WOMEN NERVOUS.
Suggestions BY Or. Hartman. How
to Combat the Nervous Depression
incident 70 Warm Weather.

Nervousness 10 very common among
women. This condition Is due to anaemic
nerve centers. The nerve centers are
the reservoir for nerve vitality. These
centers become bloOdless for the want
Of proper nutrition.
This condition is especially noticeable
during the warm season. Every sum-
mer an army Of invalids are produced ~
q direct result of weak nervous systems.
This could easily be overcome by the
use of Peruna. Peruna strikes at tho
root Of the trouble by correcting the
digestion. Perfect digestion furnishes
increased nutrition for the nerve centers.
Perfectly digested food gives these reser-
voirs Of life vitality which creates
strong. steady nerves, and in this man
| ner fortifies and nourishes life.
Miss Blanche Grey. a prominent young
society woman Of Memphis, Tenn, In .
recent letter from ia Alabama street,
writes: ITO a society woman whose
nervous force is often taxed to the utmost
from lack Of rest and irregular meals.
! know Of nothing which Is of 50 much
benefit ~ Peruna. l took 1t few
! months ago when I felt my strength
giving way, and 1t soon made itself
manifest In giving me new strength
and health. "-Miss Blanche Grey.
Pe-ru.na Contains no Narcotics.
One reason why Peruna has found
permanent use in SO many homes is that
it contains no narcotic of any kind. Pc
runa is perfectly harmless. 1t can DO
used any length of time without ACQUIRE
ing q drug habit. Peruna does not pro-
duce temporary results. 1t is perma-
nent in its effect
1t has no bad effect upon the system.
and gradually eliminates catarrh BY
removing the cause Of catarrh. There
are multitude of homes where Peruna
has been used of and on for twenty
years. Such thing could not be posi-
BILE II Peruna contained any drugs OF .
narcotic nature.
At this season of the year we are
peculiarly liable to inflammations Of tho
stomach and bowels. 1t Is the part of
wisdom to learn how to cut them short
and in the easiest and quickest manner.
Peruna does this by its peculiar power
over all forms of catarrhal troubles.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
A Well Known Canadian Lady Sends
Letter Of Endorsement to Perfume.

Miss Mary Burns. % Spring Garden
Road, Halifax, N. S., writes: Having
used Peruna for Indigestion and stomach
trouble and to build up broken down
system with the very best results, am
pleased to state my experience with this
excellent medicine. I had been troubled
with stomach trouble and poor digestion
for some years. and although I tried
many remedies and dieting, nothing
seemed to restore my health until I used
Peruna. In three months had entirely
recovered my health and strength
Mary Burns.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
The Worlds Petroleum Output

3s30 WV1&1 . g 0S3 VSes0111 ~ &SPeHss
The worlds production Of petroleum
in 1902 was 1929. 900 barrels ian
increase Of seven per cent. over 1901 i,
divided as follows: United States,
1854 per cent; Russia, 1914: Sumat-
ra, Java, Borneo, 3.31; Galacia, 2.35:
Roumania, 1.16; and for the rest Of the
world, FL per cent To Texas and
California's new fields is due the credit
for the United States taking first
place.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
Big Drop in Binder Twine.

We are selling the highest grade standard
binder bind twine made, shipping it to any id.
price than dealers can buy in carload lots.
For our special inside price, our guarantee
and money refund offer, for our insurance
proposition against hail or storm, for the
lowest price, the most liberal binder Irvine
offer that will be made this season, cut this
notice out and mail to us today and you will
hf sEA iSs & stte1R 6sss H.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
The Preachers Evidence.

Roland, Ill, June 27.-Diabetesh has so long
been looked upon as an incurable form Of
Kidney Disease that sure cure for it must
rank as one of the most valuable medical
discoveries of the age, And every day brings
forth fresh evidence that Dodd's Kidney
Pills will cure Diabetes. Important evidence
in their favor is given by Rev. Thos. B. Nor
man, the well-known Baptist minister here.
Mr.. Norman says:
.I had all the symptoms Of a bad case Of
the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills that cheer
fully recommend them to anyone suffering
from that dread disease. Dodd's Kidney
Pills will cure the worst form of Diabetes. !"
Dodd's Kidney Pills always cure Diabetes,
one Of the final stages of Kidney Disease.
All the earlier stages, from Backache to
Rheumatism, are naturally much more cas-
ily cured by the same remedy.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

1t is estimated that from 1851 to 1903 about
1900, 600 emigrants left Ireland. Thus have
our police forces preserved their full COM
plement of men.-lnd1anapol News.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
Naturally Gifted.

Maud have always thought Mabel would
make 4 good reporter. She has such good
nose for news.
The Other Girls-Ye., and such a good
mouth for putting it in circulation.-Chicago
sloucnal
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
Not Yet a Citizen.

Whitney Lyon tells the story Of recent
ly arrived German, who y, was las asked: "Hays
REPLIED the German. "Do you think wear
glass eyes"-N. Y. Times.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
stI,ake shore'' summer Tours.

Where are you going to spend this year,
vacation? The Lake Shore Railways book
Of Summer Tours to Mountains, Lakes
and Seashore" will help you to decide.
It will be sent ON application to @. +.
DAILY, Chief Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., Chicago.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

de man dat puts in de mos time lookin'
de one dat has de leas' idea Of what to do
shout it when he fms washington Star.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli.
sanael, Ocean Grove. n. j., Feb. II. leoo.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
Delightful Summer Tours to the Eas

Delightful Summer Tours to the East
are made more delightful by taking advan-
tage of the many inducements offered by
the Nickel Plate Road. Recognized as the
Low Rate Short Line between the West and
East, tourists are assured of a quick and
comfortable trip to the many beautiful
Summer Resorts located along or within
short distance of the Nickel Plate Road.
Close connections are made at Buffalo for
all Eastern Points, Mountain Resorts and
famous watering places: The train serv-
in every respect and passengers are shown
the best of treatment by the efficient corps
of attendants to be found on all Nickel
Plate trains. Ladies travelling alone OF
accompanied by children are given special
attention. It is in the splendid Dining
Cars where the liberality Of management
is particularly apparent. No stated amount
is required for meal in these Dining
Cars, but under the system of Individual
Club Meals, carefully prepared menus are
compiled into booklets containing sug-
gestions for q breakfast, luncheon or sup.
per that. will not cost more than IS
cents, and on up to one dollar. Meals are
also served Ia carte. All trains of tho
Nickel Plate arrive at and depart from the
Great La Sale Street Station, Chicago.
When purchasing tickets say 'eVia the
Nickel Plate Route"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle T.
treatise. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
q. A. 3. National Encampment, Bos-

q. A. b. National Encampment, Bos-
ton, August 1890, 1904.
Very low rates via the Nickel Plate
Road. A splendid opportunity to visit
Boston and its many historical points of
interest. Elegant Dining and Sleeping Cars
affording every accommodation. Meals
served on the Individual Club Plan, also
"a Ia carte" service. Coffee and sand
witches served to passengers in their seats
without extra expense. Stop off at Chau-
tauqua Lake and Niagara Falls will be a.
lowed on return trip.
The black sheep of the family always gets
four times as much credit for doing we'll
as he would have received if he had been
decent from the start.-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

People who sit in their houses and run the
business of the world are now planning cam
paigns for Russia and for Japan. One is
reminded Of the story which Punch told dur.
who were walking down the Strand, quarrel
ing with Gen. Buffers poor strategy in cross
ing the Tugela Presently they tried to cross
the street, and were run over by an omnibus.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens FootEase. Itcurcs painful; swollen,
smarting. sweating feet. Makes new shoes
Don'taccept any substitute. sample FREE
Address A. g. 0lmsted, LIE Roy n. Y.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
PLAN OF FIRST FLOOR.

Rear entry. 4 by 4. feet.
Vestibule, 3 by 1 feet.
Bathroom, 4 by 10 feet.
Above, 4 by 8 feet.
Veranda, 531 by 141l feet.
Balcony, 6 by Is feet.
Basement, Is by IS feet.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

Reputation is bauble that man blow
and then punctures.-Chicago Daily News.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

The sitting-room and living-room.
vestibule and pantry are finished in yell
low pine; all other rooms are finished
in pine painted q color to suit owner.
Height of first story, 9h feet; sec
ond story. 9 feet.
Joists, by 10. 16-inch centers.
Studding, 2 by 4.
Roof rafters. 2 by I, 20-inch cen
tiers.
Entire house is sheathed with fence
flooring, including the roof, having tar
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

Most men would rather get the short end
Of an argument than keep quiet.-Chitago
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
The Northwest Particularly Favored.

No other section Of tho United States
Is 20 particularly favored regarding trans
portation to the Worlds Fair at St Louis
IS the Northwest, for the reason that the
Minneapolis & st. Louis Railway is the
only road that runs direct to the Fair
clusively has q station Of its own directly
at the entrance Of the grounds.
This feature will play very important
part with visitors to the worlds greatest
show from Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana, Manitoba, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota,
1t is also the most direct and shortest route
from the Twin Cities; saves time and elm
mates that most disagreeable feature OF
travel that one must necessarily meet with
on other lines, namely, the changing from
one car to another enroute.
The N. & St. L. trains are composed Of
the most modern and latest design Of vesti-
buled Pullman sleepers and reclining chair
cars, and with their buffet, library and ex-
quisite dining cars attached, leaves no want
of the traveller unsupplied in any manner.
Eighteen hours ride from st. Paul or
Minneapolis places one right at the door,
IS it were, Of the main entrance to the
Fair Grounds. Near the Minneapolis &
st: Louis station may be found hotels of
all descriptions, which will save much
to many visitors. For, those who are
compelled to go down town to the Union
Station, where all other roads discharge
their thousands Of passengers from the east
and south, must necessarily travel several
miles in street cars to reach the grounds.
One will get a fairly good view Of the
grounds from the large observation win
dows of the NJ. & st. l.. trains, Just before
arriving at their exclusive Worlds Fair
0tn
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

It was hardly necessary for worlds fair
officials to 60 to Morocco to secure bandit.
Some real live specimens, who would make
Raisuli look like an amateur, could be found
no further away than Wall street.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-10
How to Win 81, 900.

How many votes wilt be cast for the Re-
publican and Democratic candidates for
President in November next To those
who can answer this question the nearest
correctly The Times will give $4,000 in
cash, divided into forty prizes enumerated
in the accompanying list OF awards. In ad-
dition to the prizes for the nearest. correct
estimates a special prize is offered for SUBJ
hitting the best estimate early, its value de-
pending upon the month such estimate is
received. Should it be found that the best
estimate was received in May, the winner of
the first tprize will receive $I,IOo; in June,
81 $50; in July $1,000, and SO on until
November, when there will be no special
prize in addition to the first prize Of 81 900.
This contest also has its mascot, an Eng
lish Bull Terrier, Bully" which will be
awarded to the contestant sending in the
thirteenth nearest correct estimate.
Estimates are to be made on the COM
bined popular vote Of the candidates of the
Democratic and Republican parties only.
To assist contestants with their estimates
The Times gives the popular vote for the
candidates of the two leading parties in the
last six elections To make these statistics
interesting The Times has given the vote OF
each candidate separately before totalizin8
the two, but in submitting estimates contest
ants must give only what in their judgment
will be the total, or combined, vote for both
candidates. The first prize of 81, 900 will
be awarded for the nearest correct estimate !;
the second prize for next nearest, and 50 on.
| Al estimates must be submitted on the
| blanks provided in this advertisement or
special blanks which The Times will furnish
on request. All estimates must be written
with ink, and without erasure of any kind.
If it is necessary to make any alteration in
an estimate use another blank.
A positive guarantee is given that this con-
test is not associated with any syndicate Of
ferin8 prizes through large number of pa,
j pers or with any other paper. 1t is an in.
dependent contest, being conducted wholly
by The Times and for the benefit of read
ers of The Times solely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-10
Requirements for Entry.

Pay SI.00 at one time and submit two estimates.
Pay $500 at one time and submit five estimates
Pay $500 at one time and submit twelve estimates.
Pay $500 at one time and submit fifteen estimates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-10

All amounts paid by contestants into this
contest will apply on subscription to the
Evening or Sunday Times, or both Resi-
dents of Washington city or out-of-town
points, where The Times is served by news
boys or news agents, will be given subscrip-
ton coupons in an amount equal to what
they pay. These coupons are an acknowl-
ed9ment of the receipt of the estimates
and are to be paid the same as cash to boys
or AGENTS as they collect from time to time
for papers served. When the paper is to be
sent by mail the address label on the paper
will be dated ahead in accordance with the
amount paid, and this date will indicate that
the money has been received and the esti-
mate recorded. No less than one dollar or
two estimates will be receigsd at one time
Contestants desiring certified copies of
their estimates can have them if, when
sending in their estimates, they will forward
a duplicate blank filled out the same as the
original and inclose a two-cent stamp for
its return. Write duplicate" across the
face of the blank and nclose it with the
original The Times will certify to it and
return it. These certified DUPLICATES will
only be returned when they are sent with
the original blank. They must also be filled
in with ink without erasure or alteration,
and must be an exact copy of the original.
The contest will close on the night before
the November election, and all estimates
must be either left at The Times office
| before midnight that night or bear the post
mark Of that date. The awards will be
announced Immediately after the official
vote has been compiled and declared. Re-
/ member, estimates are to be made only on
the combined Republican and Democratic
vote independent of all votes cast for the
candidates Of miscellaneous parties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-10
Second Prize, $500

Estimate on the combined
Democratic and RepubIi-
can votes to be cast for
the Presidential candi-
dates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-10
First Prize, $1,000

How many votes will be
cast in November for the
Republican and Demo-
cratic candidates for Pres
ident?
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-05-03
The POPE ON THE
LABOR QUESTION
Favors All Movements Intended to
Benefit Workmen But Urged That
Peaceful Means Be Employed.

The International Society for the
Protection of Workmen with headquar-
ters at Basle, Switzerland. has received
the following letter from the papal Sec
retary of state, Merry del Val:
my sublime master, the Pontiff, de-
sires me to express to you that, like
his predecessor, Pope Leo XIII, he is
in hearty accord, with all movements
intended to benefit workmen. The Pom
tiff in particular desires it understood
that he favors with all his heart any
tightening of the burden of the men
and women who work with their hands.
Work should be so regulated as to con-
form to the physical ability of the
workman; it should be regulated to fit
the sexes: it should be regulated to
permit of the stoppage of all work on
Sundays. The workmen should be
protected against employment and en-
ployers that have no regard for his
dignity as a man and citizen, that en-
dangers his morality and interferes
with his family life.
"The holy father trusts that you will
devise peaceful means to realize the
above ends If you do, your efforts will
be crowned with success, and all good
governments will regard them with
sympathy. On his own part the Pope
will be happy to assist you with ad-
vice and prayer"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-05-03
WORKMeN RETURN TO WORK
Machinists, However, Remain on a
Strike and Will Insist on Proposi.
tions of the Union.

Topeka, May 3-The Santa Fe whis-
tie called a big majority of men to
work at Z this morning. All of the
workmen except about 200 union ma
chinists carried their dinner pals and
resumed their old positions quietly
Manager Nudge says there will be no
trouble in finding men to run the shops
at Topeka and other points without
employing union men. Third Vice
President Buckalew of the machinists,
says the strike will not be declared off
until the Santa Fe Company agrees to
the propositions of the union. At Gle
burne. Albuquerque, San Bernardino,
the Needles and far west points, the
strike Is much more effective than at
Topeka. A special from La Junta,
Colorado says no attempt will be made
to open the shops there today.