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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
Township Names.

Under the provisions of the revised
codes. of North Dakota no two civil
townships in the state shall have the
same name. The state auditors de-
partment has taken the matter up and
sent<notifications to the various conn-
ties. Sixty townships in the state
must be renamed by the county COM
missioners. Where there are now two
of the, same uame the one first organ
izedwiu retain its name. ga 20 1852
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
Fargo Street Railway.

At special meeting Of the city coun-
Gil of Fargo a new ordinance passed
it's first reading to grant a new fran
chise to the Fargo and Moorhead street
railway The old franchise had been
so amended that it was confusing.
Local people are now interested in the
matter and wanted new deal They
also ask for the use of one of the es-
tablished bridges across the river till
they can erect one next year.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
Lost and Found.

While hunting berries in the woods
at Spanish Point, Mrs. Tom Mathew
son, of Williston, wandered from the
wagon and became lost Her husband
and others searched for her all night,
but in vain. Next morning search
ing party was organized which went
out to look for her, but she returned
home in the evening, having spent the
night in the brush. Fortunately she
Is as well as ever M
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
CLAIMS CREDIT FOR HEIR.
A. Recompense for Her Advice, DR..
Mary Walker, Asks Gear to Stop
War with Japan.

DR.. Mary Walker is claiming credit
for the fact that the cars new baby
Is son instead of a daughter. The
doctor says If she had not volunteered
her advice there would have been ar
other grand duchess in the palace In
stead Of czarevitch.
All that DR.. Walker wants of the
car in return for the favor she has
done is that he stop the war with
Japan.
Give Japan the harbor," DR.. Walker
has written from Oswego to the car.
She does not specify which harbor,
but pretty nearly any harbor will do.
she thinks.
The following is copy of an open
letter DR.. Walker has written to tho
car:
ITO the Car of All Russia-Dear
Sir: In congratulating. yourself and
the mother of your t,son, l most re-
spectfully and earnestly request you
to make peace with Japan.
"Give Japan the harbor.
But for my professional advice you
would not now be the father Of a son
heir. The world will rejoice and say
that you would gladly have done this
one year since as the price of the as
surance of son.
Il did not give information that has
resulted SO gratifyingly for the pur-
pose of asking a reward of any nature,
but circumstances are such at the
present time that l expect you 20
grant therein above asked action.
MARY E. WALKER, M. D."
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
French Society Fad.

Trained cats are the latest fad sof
French society women. Fashion de-
crees that the animal must be "edu-i
Gated entirely by it's owner, and sew
eral of the best-known women In
Partisan society are giving an hour
a day to training their pets.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
Short Job.

"He declares his wife made him q;
that he isl s.s.
"Quite likely; and should judge that
she didn't waste more than 'halfan hour
on the job."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15

manicoba rubber has rapidly increased
during the last few years and bids fair
to be a large item in the exports Of
Brazil.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
mo Of the Russian Be.

Japan, says the Chicago Tribune, is
finding out that there is something ter
rife in the hug of wounded bear.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
Human Nature.

He-There goes a man who hasn't
friend in the world.
-, She-Poor fellow. How did he lose
his money! Cincinnati Enquirer. 1.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
Irrigation.

Professor E. F. Chandler, state fri
CATION engineer, is back from his first
irrigation reconnaissance through the
western part of the state. He made
a trip from the mouth of the Cam
nonball to the headwaters of the
stream near New England, Hettinger
county, then went north to Dickin-
son and reconnoitered that stream
from Rock creek to the mouth. He
has made note of the several places
where he thinks irrigation is feas-
ible, and these will be reported to
the governor, and also to the recla-
nation service for further investiga-
ton.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-09-15
Enforcement League.

A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the North Dakota Enforcement
league was held at Fargo. Present at
the meeting were r. B. Griffith, Grand
Forks; K j. Faris, Hannah; r. M. Pol
lock, Fargo; and Frank Lynch of Cas-
selton, of the COMMITTEES; and Field
Secretary r. A. Murray, of Sherbrooke,
and Treasurer G. A. Mcnamara, of La
kota.
The work of the league during the
past six months was reviewed at some
length, and larger things were planned
for the future. The league has been
doing very satisfactory work since
the first of April, and it is expected
that more vigorous campaign will
be made against the blind pig element
of the state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

of the state that can be profitably used
for agricultural purposes" said Gov
ernor Cummins, "far exceeds that of
any ar state IL e union-nearly
300 acres, with a total value Of
soil >iucts for the year estimated at
$3.50 100000, and live stock $270,000,-
900. 1t necessarily follows that the
people of the state are prosperous,
happy, and contented."
Iowa stands with record Of fifty
years without a crop failure" said
Hon. Lafayette Young, of Des Moines,
eliminating with a bountiful yield for
1903, with everyone busy and prepar-
ing for another busy year in 1904.
Bank deposits are very strong The
people have invested in more substan-
tial improvements than during any
previous period of three times that
Duration
"In my judgment" said ex-Congress-
man George d. Perkins, of Sioux Clay,
"the people of Iowa were never more
prosperous than now. The year has
put to the test the states crop-produc.
| ing capacity, and our people are in bet
ter financial condition than ever be.
fore. The agricultural outlook was
never brighter, and the soil is in an adj
mirable condition for a bumper crop
in 1904. I believe that what is true
of Iowa is true of the neighboring
states. South Dakota has had by far
the most prosperous year in her his
tory"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

in recognizing the fact that Iowa will
never enact any carpet bag legisla-
ton for the enforcement of any of It's
laws. The people of Iowa are of too
high grade Of intelligence to put up
with such sensational things as state
marshals. A grosser violation of local
self government could hardly be de-
vised. 1t is only fair to state that the
proposed legislation was devised by an
outsider, mere anti-whisky speech
maker. a sort of emotional revivalist
among reformers. Mr.. Rankin is an
eloquent man, but he has no business
trying to map out practical legisla-
ton for the people of Iowa. He is
not built along practical lines. He
doesn't understand the temper OF
the people of the state upon this guess
ton.
1t is to be hoped that the temperance
faction which is opposed to the RAM
kin-Abrams law will show in numbers.
And it is to be hoped that the pros
posed law will not be so much as in-
troduced in the legislature--even that
would be something Of a stain on the
state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02
IoWA,s cRoPs.

There is no room left for wonder as
to why the people of Iowa and the
west are prosperous when one stops to
review the report of Secretary of Ag-
riculture Wilson for the season of 1903
This eminent agriculturalist says that
Iowa alone will yield 221 10000 bush
els. Of corn. the second largest produc-
ton in the United States. He shows
that the Hawkeye state stands first in
the production of oats, and second in
the output of the hay crop, which will
amount to 100000 tons on. an acreage
of 100000 acres. The area used for
the principal crops for the past year
was nearly 100000 acres, and the to-
tai value of live stock on the farms of
the state reaches sum of $276, 000,-
900. All these marvellous results fol-
lowed year that was looked upon at
the beginning as one of ill-omen, and
today the farmers of Iowa are in a
most prosperous condition.
BY way of confirmation of the re-
port of Secretary Wilson, the Chicago
& Northwestern railway secured state
ments from several prominent Iowans
that are quite interesting. Prominent
among these is that of Governor Cum
minis, who says:
The percentage of the entire area
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02
MORE TALK IN SIGHT.

Louisville r-Journal.-It Is
more than probable that the reassem-
bling of congress will develop diff
ferent aspect from that which chars
acterized it's proceedings up to the
time of adjournment. With the Gu.
ban treaty out of the way there will
be free play for the more interesting
and absorbing one from Panama. Un-
like the Cuban treaty. 1t will not have
to go before the house, but will be-
exclusively matter for the delihera-
ton of the senate and as the previous
question does not operate there, the
country may prepare for debate
which in length and vigor will attract
attention abroad as well as at home.
This has been foreshadowed by tho
incisive inquiries propounded by Sens
ator Hoar and emphasized by the vig--
orous protests of Senators Morgan and
German. It's ultimate passage is prob
ably assured, but this will not be until
the whole matter has been thorough
ly aired and the issues involved fully
defined
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02
GREATEST TO BE AN AMERICAN.

At banquet given by Americans
and Germans in Berlin, Mr.. Bryan
confessed that during his tour Of Eu-
rope he had found good Americans
and republicans, too, who honor their
country in diplomatic and consular po-
sitions" The few weeks Mr.. Bryan
has spent abroad has accomplished
more in the way of softening his views
of political opponents than all the
years of his life in the United States.
This tour seems to have had broad
ening effects on the views of the Ne
braskan and has considerably mellow
ed his opinions of his political OPP
ponents. Mr.. Bryan in his many
speeches during his stay on the con-
tinent gave many manifestations that
he has come to believe that it is a
greater thing to be an American citi-
zen than to be, either democrat or
republican,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

We shall expect that these rights be ex-
ercised in a spirit befitting the occa-
sion, and the wants and circumstances
that have arisen. Sovereignty as it's
duties as well as it's rights, and none
of these local governments, even if
administered with more regard to the
just demands of other nations than
they have been would be permitted, in
a spirit of eastern isolation, to close
the gates of intercourse on the great
highways of the world, and justify the
act by the pretension that these
avenues Of trade and travel belong to
them, and that they choose to shut
them, or what is most equivalent, to
incumber them with such unjust rela-
tons as would prevent their general
use"
This doctrine, set forth by demo-
cratic secretary Of state during the ad-
ministration of democratic presi-
dent, goes farther than the application
of it's general principle, as applied by
republican president and secretary of
state. 1t holds that should any gov
eminent seek to obstruct the building
of the inter-oceanic waterway, the in
vi SoeSo VI IllC OllCCu oIdJOS dull lllOSC
of international import would be of
sufficient Importance to warrant this
government to override such sover-
eighty and proceed with the work of
building the waterway
The organization of the new repub-
lie of Panama. and its attitude regard
ing the canal, makes it unnecessary for
the United States to go to the lengths
advocated in the declaration of Secre.
tary Cass. There is, indeed, no good rea
son why the democrats of the present
day should, after studying the doctrine
set forth by Secretary Cass, attack the
present administration for it's action
simply because it happens to be re.
publican. The majority of the Ameri
can people are in favor of the canal,
and will not tolerate any interference
that will delay it's construction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02
SECRETARY cAss, CANAL DOC.
Urine

The activity of the national admins
trat1on and the republican party in
behalf of the canal project is com
mended by men of all political faiths,
and though the progress that has thus
far been made has been opposed, the
plan is destined to win. 1t is not
claimed that the idea originated with
the republican party Neither are its
members attempting to consummate
its construction as partisan measure
but are active in its support because
it is an American idea. and thing de-
sired by the people of the United
States
The canal is distinctly an all-Ameri-
can project. 1t took an important
place in. American thought long before
the republican party was organized
and received the endorsement of ma
tional administrations previous to the
assumption of power by the republican
party.
The attempt of certain members of
the democratic party to repudiate the
action of President Roosevelt and Sec
rotary Hay in the recognition of the
new republic of Panama, is but an
abandonment of policy endorsed by
a democratic president, and enunciated
by democratic secretary of state
years ago. The proclamation of the
position of the United States in the
canal affair, and the recognition of the
republic of Panama is but the carrying
into effect of the doctrine proclaimed
by Cass. President Buchanan's secre-
Itary of state. forty-fve years ago.
The events of the past few months
has again brought forth the canal
question. Added Importance has at
tended this enterprise, and in the light
of recent happenings the words of
Secretary Cass seem most prophetic,
and review of his declarations re-
garding this matter is exceedingly
timely.
1.-The progress of events has render
! ed the inter-oceanic route across the
narrow portions of Central America
world, and especially to the United
States, whose possessions extend along
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. and de
mand the speediest and easiest modes
of communication. While the rights of
sovereignty of the states occupying
. this region should always be respected
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

south at this time, the cold wave will
not stop short of the gulf coasts"
A breathing spell will probably be
experienced" says Mr.. Hicks, ION the
18th, 18th and 10th days of the coming
month which will be followed by an
other storm period from the 18th to
the 23rd, during which time driving
billiards. are expected to sweep near
ly every part Of the continent. BY the
18th. 26th and 9th the cold is expect
ed to relax but the storms of rain and
snow are expected in many portions
of. the country. After this another
cold wave will be experienced lasting
up to the 30th and the 31st."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02
"a WORD OF SYMPATHY.

From Thursdays Daily.
In the midst of the gaiety and un-
bounded pleasure natural to the holi-
day season, Chicago has been trans.
formed into Mouse of woe by a sud,
den calamity. the horrors of which fail
Of comprehension and are beyond the
power of words to picture. Of all the
disasters that have visited the me-
tropolis of the west during it's history
none can compare with that attending
the fire at the lroquois theatre late
yesterday afternoon. In the short
half-hour's panic more lives were lost
than in the Fort dearborn massacre
Even the death list of the great fire OF
1871, numbering $50 pales into insig
nificance at the announcement that
nearly 600 met most agonizine
uedlH anu nuh i. Sus " olHeIs dis
MANNED and cruelty burned.
BY this Overwhelming calamity Chi
cage becomes a houselof woe. From
one end of the city td the other are
sorrowing families. Children and theil
elders permeated by the spirit Of holi
day cheer, who were indulging il
the celebration of the glad sea
son, are gone. The hSrrors o
their deaths will never be known
Back Of this dark picture ap
pear the hundreds of stricken home:
made sad by such sorrow al rarely
comes to any home. Larger than O
any battle is the death list aid the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

horrors of the death struggle is more
appalling than that of the most deadly
conflict at arms.
The fate of the dead and the be-
reaved, calls forth the most tender
sympathy. 1t is the time for the gen
thy spoken word and the kind and ten
der ministration. Inadequate as are
any expressions of sympathy to heal
the lacerated hearts of the bereaved,
they in a manner may soften the pangs
of sorrow. Chicago may be assurer that
the entire country sympathises with
her in this latest and most direful dis
aster.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02
JANUARY TO BE BAD.

January is to be a stormy month is
the prediction of Irl Hicks the wealth
err forecaster of ST. Louis. Cold wealth
er and billiards. will be some of the
diversions offered during the first thir-
ty days of the new year. Mr.. Hicks
states that we enter the year 1904
in the midst of Venus perturbation,
which extends its influence over al
most the entire month" Regarding the
time of the storms Mr.. Hicks says:
"The first storm period is central on
the End. 3rd and 4th. During this
period we have the moon in opposition
or at its fall on the End, and
on the celestial equator and in
perigee on the 4th A general re-
action to warmer will set in to the
west as we enter this period, the bar
ometer will fall decidedly and storms
of winter wind and rain will turn to
gales and billiards. as they advance
eastward on and touching the End, 3rd
and 4th. Look for sudden reaction
from moderate to extremely cold
weather Immediately behind the rain
stages of storms at this and other Jan,
uary periods
Mr.. Hicks gives the second storm
period from the 9th to the 18th, or the
regular Vulcan storm period Entering
this period he predicts that the wealth
er will moderate and the winds will
shift southerly and easterly.
THE first stages of these storms
will most likely prove moderate and
rainy, but as the high barometer
pushes into the low areas from the
northwest. look for high winter gales
billiards. of 5lockading snow and sleet
and a severe, dangerous cold wave. II
the barometer is very low in the fa1
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

This is more than the average share
of the total 5,723 miles constructed in
the United States. The length Of
lines built in some Of the other states
were: New Jersey, /. Wyoming g.,
Massachusetts 5. Texas, $40, Oklaho-
ma, 653, Indian Territory 319, Arkan-
sas 1863, New Mexico 1872.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

Admiral Schley has forestalled the
possibility Of being brought into the
lime-light as presidential possibility
by announcing that he would not run
for that office. But the admiral should
not let such a thing worry him.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02
TEMPERANCE PEOPLE OPPOSED
TO 1T.

Cedar Rapids northumberland
ing to the Des Moines dispatches there
are two factions even among the tenn
,perance workers as to the advisable
ity of the state marshal law. This
seems to show that some of the tenn
.perance people are recovering their
sanity on this question. They are wise
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

1t would be well for those chron-
ic calamity howlers to note in their
reference books that the Christmas
trade surpassed even that Of the rec
ord breaking season of last year. Then
it will be well for them to refer to this
every time they feel like talking of
"hard times"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

The Keokuk Gate City announces
that it will soon install a new Webb
perfecting press as q part of it's equip
ment. The Gate City has taken this
step that it may be the better able to
take care of its growing business. This
will enable the Gate City to give its
readers a later and better paper and
should be greatly appreciated by them
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

In case Senator Hanna will not re-
tain the chairmenship of the republi-
can national committee the manage
ment of the campaign could fall to no
ADLER man than Elihu Root.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

The Keokuk Gate City wisely sug-
gests that a good New Years resolve
would be to have nothing to do with
wild cat insurance companies"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

The difference between General
Wood and his accusers is that he does
things while they are merely wasting
time in talking. And that's all the
difference in the world.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

And to think. Colombia might have
had $10,000,O00 in her stocking had
not her greed got the better of her
judgment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Burlington Hawk -Eye-The repub-
lie Of Panama has celebrated it's first
Christmas. 1t will keep it's stocking
hung up for a continuance perform
aEce.
1.-THE negroes can't break through
the new constitutions of the southern
states" observes the Dubuque Times,
but twenty eight of them have found
their way into Harvard"
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Among the Christmas diversions
scheduled for Kishenev, a general Jew
batting and massacre is said to be pro-
grammed and the Hebrews are fleeing
in terror from the city, says the Mar
snalltown Times Republican. 1.-THE
orthodox churches of Kishenev should
take UP collection for the heather
and spend it at home.
CAS- usual" comments the Des
Moines Capitol, sit is quite apparent
that the temperance people of the
state are going to be divided as to the
methods of accomplishing the reforms
in which they all profess to be inter-
ested."
The Marion Register says the Iowa
idea in 1904 win be 100000 ma jority
for Roosevelt, and 1t promises that
the standpatters will see that the ma
jority will not be less than that"
Don't be too severe on the boys, =
suggests the Emmetsburg Democrat
Perhaps they are not half so bad as
you were when you We're their age"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

Mr.. Buchanan will continue to do
business in Panama while the senate
is trying to make up it's mind.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

Major Lacey thinks there is a pos
sibility Of Illinois being a doubtful
state.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

Seven hundred thousand Britishers
wear American made shoes, thus evil
dencing exceedingly good judgment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-01-02

There were 211 niles of railroad
built in Iowa during the year 1903.