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such charming way. ] shall often look
back 20 many pleasant moments YOU
made us pass By your most fascinating
and wonderful talent which you were
always so good uatured In displaying
for our enjoyment.
Il enclose my photograph. and hope
you will not forget yours. Believe me,
yours, sincerely ALEX ANDRA.
Mrs. Potter is received in the most ex-
elusive English society, and her posi-
ton IN the world is distinctly unique
quite enviabIe indeed from the point of
most devotees Of the stage.
In the little English village where Mrs.
Potter has taken up her abode she is
simply ad0red. she has done an inn
mense amount OF charitable work-giv-
ing free TecitatiOns, or as she calls them,
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House Is Magnifcently
Furnished and With
Fine Taste.
Everything That's in It
PrOClaimS Its Owner
an Artist.
Many Talented Persons
Find Their WAY
Thither.

her. English royalty has received
her. and that is suhdcient-aI the rest
OF English society has a welcome for
Mrs. BroWn-potter.
without Alteration.
Under the circumstances-cons
the heights to which she has climbed
u IS quite remarkable TO ind bIrs. Pot
ter today a kind swseti sympathetic
womanly woman, without the slightest
trace Of a4ectatiOu.
Despite Mrs. Potter's success, how
ever, there is a decided note of sadness
ia her life Her outlook on the world IS
inclined 10 be somewhat gloomy with all
her happy surroundings. Her philosophy
was summed up TO me in q few words
There are three things which more
than anything else affect peoples liTess
Money, pride, and love. without those
elements. most lives are void. Frankly
/ confess I love money.
Mrs Potter may love money, but sns
has certainly put it to the best OF uses;
for how many women who have amass-
I'd as much as she evidently has would
content themselves with q quiet country
home by the riverside, looking after
vegetables and feeding chickens
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berleEs testimonials by various mIni-
CIpaliLies FOR her charitable work in aid
ing the cause Of sufferers Of all classes.
The Balaklava veterans-who would
literally have starved to death in many
instances were 1t not for Mrs Potter
have given her signed testimonials OF
their appreciation, and her home is fun
OF medals and gifts from some of Eng
lands most conservative communities.
Mrs, Potter kindly allowed me TO copy
the letter which Queen Alexandra wrote
10 her not Ions go. II is ia the Queen s
own hauGWrlJ-DE-a clear bold. woman
~ hand. displaying the highest order Of
education. The letter read:
Dear Mrs. Potter.
Thank you very much for so kindly
sending me the pretty verses which so
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round the world and is at home in
nearly every Euglish-speaking country.
Welcomed All Over.
Australia and the English colonies
seem 70 think very well Of me. for when
ever ] go abroad I meet with the most
cordial welcome. / love Australia, and
have great number Of friends there.
Il have even a number Of friends in
China-and here she pointed 10 a beau
tiful Chinese sCTeen-'this screen was
presented 10 me by Il Hung Chang him
self. He invited me 10 a Banquet In
Canton"
There are few actresses who have
made such a host of English friends as
has Mrs. Potter. She has been given NUM-
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A TERRIBLE SITUATION.

II think old Kreezus has the QUeerest
Eay OF teasing his wife I ever heard OF. 20
Il thought he was fond OF her.
HE is. but he likes 70 get g joke on
her. You know she IS sensitive about
her age. Wen, be has let everybody
know that when they were married be
gave her q magnificent necklace Of dia-
monds, each diamond representing a
year of her age. and lac adds one 10 the
string every time she has a birthday.
Imagine how the poor woman Is torn
between her desire 20 display the neck
lace and the fear that when she wears
il everybody VIII be counting the dia-
mouds. London Tid-Bits.
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A Rambling Chateau Of the ElizabethaT
Period Which Is Magnihcently
Furnished.

melo-recitais Chat is, Rotations with
music, whenever the distress O. the
district from flood, IRE. hard tim IS. or
other ca use requires IT.
AS she drives about behind her ponies
st is plain to see that the simpie-hearted
English country folk regard her more
or less in the nature of a goddess-little
children throw flowers into her carriage,
and everyone greets her as If she be-
longed 70 thrm. Wherever she drives
the estates Of distinguished people liv-
ing in the country are thrown open to
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I've often wished that I had clear
For life, three hundred pounds year;
/ 4 house TO entertain a friend,
A river at my gardens end.
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n RS. BROWN-POTTER is now
AH running a farm. 1t is not eX-
v aetly q new role for the fam
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River Near by.

The river is not more than sixty feet
from the house, and completes the pic
ture of a pretty dwelling, recalling 70
mind Dean SWift's lines:
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
CABINET CHANGES.
Moody Becomes Attorney General
Morton, secretary Of Navy Met
calf Takes Cortelyou's Place.

Washington, June 25.-A sweeping
change in the cabinet of President
Roosevelt was announced officially at
the white house Friday. The. an
nouncement says:
'The following cabinet appoint
ments are announced:
William H. Moody, of Massa-
chusetts, attorney general.
paul Morton, of Illinois, secretary
Of the navy.
''.victor H. Metcalf, of California,
secretary Of commerce and labor.
'"The designations of Secretary Cor
telyuu and Attorney General Knox
have been accepted. to take effect
July L.
It is expected that further changes
will take place in the cabinet next
winter. Postmaster General Payne
probably will retire from the cabinet
after the campaign. He will be sue
ceeded by National Chairman Cortel-
you. Secretary Moody will continue as
a member of the cabinet only until the
end of the present administration on
the 18th Of March next, when he will
retire to enter upon the practice of law
in Boston.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
TRADE REVIEW.
The Weeks Developments Tend to
Strengthen Confdence-Retail
Business Improves.

New York, June 25.-R. q. Dun G.
Co.'s weekly review of trade says:
"Aside from the strike of garment
workers, developments Of the past
week have tended to strengthen conf
dence. The fiscal year is drawing to q
close with national finance in sound
condition, the small shrinkage in fed,
eral customs receipts being no cause
for uneasiness. The most important
trade influence just now is the progress
of the crops. and the past week has
brought no setback. Seasonable
weather has stimulated distribution of
merchandise, retail business improving
very noticeably at fanny cities.
Failures this week numbered 227 in
the United States against 223 last year,
and % in Canada compared with 10 q
year ago."
Bradstreet's says: There has been
some enlargement in demand at the
west this week, but the betterment as
yet is largely one Of tone and is predi-
Gated upon the unquestionably better
crop advices received from nearly al!
sections. Reports from the leading in
dustries are not significant of any
particular reaction from the dullness
noted heretofore"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
CHOSEN TO. lead
BY REPUBLICANS
NATIONAL CONVENTION NOM
MATES THEODORE RoosE-
WELT FOR PRESIDENT.
Senator Charles Warren Fairbanks, Of
Indiana, Named for Second Place
on the Ticket-The Platform
Synopsis Of Proceedings.

Chicago, June 24.-Theodore Roose-
welt was placed in nomination for
president of the United States in the
republican national convention
Wednesday by Former Gov. Frank s.
Black, of New York. When at 11:O6
the orator named the candidate "Theo-
dore Roosevelt" one Of the most re-
markable demonstrations ever seen in
a national convention began. A roar
from 10000 Threats filled the hall.
Cheers, songs, whistling, megaphone
discord and band music broke forth
when Mr.. Black finished his nominat-
ing speech and placed Roosevelt's
name before the convention. A short
time later a similar demonstration oc-
Cured when Senator Fairbanks, Of In
diana, was named by reclamation for
the second place on the ticket.
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ator Lodge moved the adoption Of the
platform at the conclusion Of the read
ing. Chairman Cannon put the ques-
ton and after q rousing vote in the
Affirmative declared the report unani-
mously adopted.
Following is synopsis of the plat
form:
The platform declares 1t to be the duty of
the party to uphold the gold standard and
the integrity and value of our national cur
rency; favors legislation which Will en-
courage and build up the American mer-
chant marine; says navy powerful enough
to defend the United States against any at
tack, to uphold the Monroe doctrine, and
to watch over our commerce Is ESSENTIAL to
the welfare and safety of the American peo-
pie; promises continuance OF the repup'
lcan policy with reference to the exclusion
Of Chinese labor; declares that the civil
service law shall be thoroughly and hon
estly enforced; favors ample pensions for
soldiers and sailors, and liberal administra-
ton of pension laws; favors international
arbitration; pledges the party to insist upon
just and equal protection to American ctti-
Gems in foreign lands; commends the open
door, policy in the orient; eulogizes the late
President Mckinley and expresses deep sor-
row at his death; commends IN strong terms
the administration Of President Roosevelt.
On the question Of race discrimination the
platform says:
1--WE favor such congressional action a.
shall determine whether by special discrim-
ination the elective franchise In any
state has been unconstitutionally limited.
and, II such is the case, We demand that
representation in congress and In the cleo
toral colleges shall be proportionately re-
duced as directed by the constitution of the
United States.
The platform says: Combinations OF
capital and labor are the results Of the
economic movement Of the age, but neither
must be permitted to infringe upon the
rights and interests of the people. Such
combinations when lawfully formed for
lawful purposes are alike entitled to the
protection of the laws, but both are sub
ject to the laws and neither can be permit
ted to break Them
ton which guards and develops our indus
tries is cardinal policy Of the republican
party. The measure of protection should
always at least equal the difference in the
cost of production at home and abroad. We
insist upon the maintenance Of the princi-
pies of protection, and therefore rates Of
duty should be readjusted only when con-
ditions have SO changed that the public in
terest demands their alteration. but this
work cannot safely be committed to any
other hands than those of the republican
party. We have extended widely our
foreign markets. and We believe in the adop-
ton of all practicable methods for their
further extension. including commercial
reciprocity wherever reciprocal arrange
ments can be effected consistent with the
principles of protection and without in
jury to American agriculture, American Ia
Dor or any American industry"
At 1852 p. m. the convention adj
journed until ten a. m. Thursday.
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it only remained for him to announce
his nomination for the presidency by

it only remained for him to announce
his nomination for the presidency by
the republican party.
The enthusiasm following the an
nouncement Of the chairman was Of
much briefer duration than that which
followed the first call, the cheers not
lasting over two minutes.
Mr.. Cannon then announced: "The
clerk will call the roll for the presenta-
ton Of candidates for vice president"
Mr.. Hundley, Of Alabama, as before on
the presidential roll call. announced
that his state desired to waive its
right in favor Of the state of Iowa.
DolHver Nominates Fairbanks.
Alabama again yielded its place at
the head Of the list when the roll call
was started for nominations for vice
president. The rank was this time
given to Iowa and Senator Dolliver,
taking the platform, named Senator
Fairbanks. The speech was an elo-
quent endorsement of the candidates
qualifications and was received with
tremendous applause. Seconding
speeches were made by Senator Depew,
Senator Foraker and Gov. Pennypack-
er Of Pennsylvania. All were applaud
ed to the echo, and the great popular
demonstration which greeted the unan-
imous nomination by the convention
was an enthusiastic tribute to the In
diana statesman whose name was thus
Joined with Roosevelt. When Illinois,
Nebraska, Missouri and Georgia were
called announcement was made that
the candidates. Of favorite sons had
been withdrawn. The entire vote
therefore was cast for Senator Fair
banks.
The usual resolutions Of thanks to-
officers of the convention and to COM
mittees on arrangements were adopt
ed and the great body was adjourned.
The national committee Immediately
elected George B. Cortelyou chairman.
He was sent for and went directly to
the room where the session was being
held.
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The Wages Of Sin.

Detroit, Mich, June 25.-Charles A.
Swayse, former assistant superin-
tendent of the Detroit house of
correction, on Friday shot Miss
Ehie L. Alvord. of Saginaw. and
beat her about the head with his re-
volver while the couple were in room
on the eleventh floor of the Chamber
Of Commerce building. Swayse then
jumped out of the window, falling II
stories to the brick pavement beneath.
He was instantly killed. The woman
will recover.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
THE NOMINEES.
Epitome Of Careers Of, Candidates
Roosevelt and Fairbanks.

Theodore Roosevelt was born October "a.
1858, in New York city. In 1880 he graduated
at Harvard university. He served In the
New York legislature In the years 1852, 1888
and 1884. In 1886 he was defeated as repub-
lican candidate for mayor Of New York.
He served as United States civil service
commissioner in 1S94-95, and as president
of the board Of police commissioners Of New
York city from 1895 to 1897. He was as
sistant secretary Of the navy in 1898. Dur
ing the Spanish-Amer!can war he served
as lieutenant colonel and colonel of the
First volunteer cavalry CROUCH Riders')
regiment. In 1898 he was elected governor
Of New York, and in 1900, vice president of
the United States. September IA. 1901, on
the death Of President Mckinley, Mr..
Roosevelt succeeded to the presidency.
Charles Warren Fairbanks.
1s52Born May II. near Unionville, Gen.
ter, O.
! 1s72-Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan
university, Delaware, o.
/. 1S73-Reporter for Associated, Press.
1S74-Admttted to the Ohio state bar and
was married to Miss Cornelia Cole.
1s75-Began practice Of the law in Indi-
annapolis.
1sss-Directed the candidacy of Walter Q.
president. Actively engaged in the sup
port Of Benjamin Harrison, the party
nominee.
1sss-Was republican caucus nominee for
United States senator. but was defeated for
election by David Turpie, democrat.
1896-Worked to commit the republican
party In Indiana to the gold standard.
Headed his state delegation to the St. Louis
convention, and was temporary chairman
Of that body.
1ss7-was elected to the United State
senate. ~
1888 Member Of the Joint high British
American commission.
Z 1902 Secured the passage Of bill appro-
2priating &1o0. 200 for the relief OF Martinique
sufferers.
/. 1s0a-Reelected to the United States SEN
ate.
I 1904-Nominated for vice president of the
United States by the republican party.
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SENATOR CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS.
Nominated by Acclamation for Vice Pres
tdent by Republican Convention.
was the volume Of sound that nothing
definite in the way of articulate sound
was distinguished. The applause con.
tinued about % minutes, when Chair
man Cannon vigorously raped for or.
der.
When Chairman Cannon finally se.
cured order he recognized Senator
Beveridge, Of Indiana, who in glowing
language seconded the nomination.
Other seconding speeches were made
by George A. knight, Of California; ex-
Gov. Bradley. Of Kentucky; Joseph b.
Cotton. Of Minnesota, and Harry s..
Cummings. colored delegate from
Maryland.
The clerk began calling the roll by
states. When Alabama responded with
her entire vote for Roosevelt there
was cheer. AS the states followed
in alphabetical order and each re.
spouse ended with the words "Theo.
dore Roosevelt" the cheer was repeat
ed. Chairman Cannon announced at
the conclusion Of the roll call that
Theodore Roosevelt had received the
entire vote Of the convention, 1874. and
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

The ;morgue proper in New York
city consists Of a large room parti.
toned of with glass. behind which
are rows Of marble slabs with cold
water running over them constantly.
On these slabs in q nearly nude state
as cold and white as the marble itself,
the dead are laid and remain in full
view for three days or less according
to the discretion Of the keeper of the
place. A refrigerating plant keeps the
running water ice cold. which is
found to be a better preservative than
ice. It Is seldom the Institution is not
crowded.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

The first cultivated rose is said to
have been planted in Belgium in the
year 1922. The damask rose was
brought from France in 1873, the moss
rose about 1924, and the China rose
some so years later. Wild roses are,
however. natives of all parts of Brit.
ain. In Wethering's British Botany
only five distinct species are said to
be indigenous, but in Rockers and
Arnott's British Flora" 10 species
are mentioned, but some writer's on
botany raise the number to as many
Rs "a.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

Wooden water pipes dug up in the
streets of. London, Eng, about four
years ago, after having been in the
ground for about two centuries, were
in an excellent state of preservation.
They were mostly elm logs, and none
Of the pipes exceeded seven inches
bore. In one instance two lines of
wooden pipes were connected together
by cast-iron bends. Some pipes made
Of fir and some of oak were found.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

Leather crossties were put in the
Boston & Albany at the West Spring.
deld freight yard in June. 1901. At
this particular place chestnut ties have
to be renewed annually on account Of
the continuous switching over them,
but the leather ties are now in as
good condition as when first laid, &C.
cording to T. ]. Sullivan, the division
roadmaster. The spikes are stated to
be as firm as when first driven. The
ties are made of scrap leather.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
THE FIRST DAY.
Temporary OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of
Chairman Root.

Temporary organization-speech Of
Chairman Root.
Chicago, June 22-The thirteenth
national convention of the republican
party swung open its doors at the
Coliseum Tuesday.
With three severe raps Of the gavel
Acting Chairman Payne called the
convention to order at 1876. He then
introduced Rev. Timothy P. Frost, pas
tor of the First Methodist church, of
Evanston, ILL.,, who pronounced the
opening prayer.
Elihu Root. of New York, was made
permanent chairman.
Mr.. Roots Address.
Mr.. Root began his address with a
review of the history of the republican
party, following It down from Lincoln
to Mckinley. and at the mention of the
names of these and others of the great
men Of the party he was greeted with
prolonged applause, and when he said:
when with Mckinley we remember
Hanna" there was demonstration,
the delegates standing.
Mr.. Root concluded his address with
the words Theodore Roosevelt" and
they wera magic to the delegates. The
most marked demonstration of the ses-
sion ensued. The delegates climbed On
their chairs and tossed hats and hand
kerchiefs into the air.
Temporary Officers.
The roll of temporary officers Of the
convention was then read by the clerk,
and approved by the convention.
After the appointment of committees
the convention took a recess until
Wednesday noon.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30
A NAVAL BATTLE
OFF PORT ARTHUR
RUSSIAN SQUADRON CONES OUT
OF HARBoR AND BEGINS
AN ATTACK.
Repulsed by Admiral Togo's japanese
Fleet-one Battleship Is Sunk
and Two Other Russian Vessels
Damaged.

Toxic, June 25.-Admiral Togo re-
ports an engagement at Port Arthur last
Thursday in which q battleship of the
Pereviet type was sunk and battleship
Of the Sevastopol type and q first class
cruiser of the Diana type we're damaged.
The japanese fleet was practically I'M
damaged. Admiral Togo sends no de-
tails, but it is reported that the Port
Arthur feet came out Of the harbor OF
Thursday and engaged the japanese
fleet.
Russians Ambushed.
London. June GA dispatch to the
Daily Mail under date of June 81. from
Newchwang, says:
While Russian force of 5000 under
Gen. Kondratsvitch was traversing
Wafungko ravine. nine miles southeast
of Kaichou, June 10, it was surprised
by concealed Japanese artillery. The
Russians lost heavily. their casualties
being 1900 in number. Gen. Kon-
dratsvitch extricated his men and led
them in good order to an entrenched
position.
Russians Driven Back.
Gen. Kuroki's Headquarters in the
Field, via Fusan. Korea. June a.
Russians from Samimak attacked the
japanese outposts in force Wednesday,
apparently for the purpose Of testing
their strength. The Russian force con-
sisted Of two regiments Of cavalry, one
Of infantry and one battery Of artil-
lery. The enemy were defeated and
retired toward Shintailing. They are
supposed to have sustained consider
able loss. On the japanese side Maj.
Kubota was killed and nine men were
wounded. A party of foreign mill.
tary attaches who were on a visit to
the outposts probably witnessed the
fighting.
Have Joined Forces.
Liaoyang, June 25.-It is reported
that Gems. Oku and Kuroki have
Joined forces and are attacking from
the direction Of Vafangow. There is
talk of serious engagement shortly.
It is also rumored that the Japanese
forces which were recently advancing
in this direction have fallen back on
FengWangcheng.
Russians Forced to Fight.
London, June 25.-The Russian
army, it is feared by military experts.
has become hopelessly entangled in
the meshes of japanese strategy. Ku-
ropatkin has taken the field in person
to lead the main part of his forces
against the enemy advancing upon
Liaoyang from the south. On his
front Kuropatkin is facing IL divisions
of Japanese troops-144,0 900 men. On
his left another army, strength I'M
known, has occupied Kuandiansian,
with at least 10 guns. This point is
north of east of Liaoyang. Kuropat-
kin is now being forced to fight on his
front with nearly all of his army. He
is not ready to fight, and won't be H.
til August or September. The Japan
csc are compelling him to fight, unpre-
pared as he is, against superior
force on his front and another force
on his flank.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

The latest and most efficient as well
as the most humane method Of get
ting rid Of a pest Of rats is by the use
Of electricity. Such. at any rate, is
the opinion of the proprietor of large
grain warehouse in Rochester, N. Y,
where the rats until recently were Sc
abundant that their depredations
were an actual source of financial
loss. Since the introduction Of scien.
tific methods. however. the rats have
been killed of so rapidly that within
short time they will be practically
extinct,
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-06-30

Tea was grown in Japan in 1902 on
an area Of 120,197 acres, producing
81, 1857, GIL pounds. In the previous
year the area was 1912 acres, and
the production 57,9S4,O67 pounds.
These figures do not include the Island
Of Formosa, which in 1901 produced
l3.752,946 pounds, making the total
for the empire in that year 71,7s7, 013
pounds.