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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
HEROES OF THE WAR.
Grand Army Of the Republic Nests
in Boston-0en. Blackmar
Elected Commander.

Boston. Aug. 17.-If anything. were
needed to prove that the Grand Army
Of the Republic is still in fact mighty
host. It was to be found Tuesday. when
with half q million civilians looking on
$4,000 survivors of the union forces of
the civil war, assembled here from all
sections Of the United States, marched
through the streets Of Boston.
Boston. Aug. 18.-Between 1900 and
1,400 delegates were present when the
annual convention Of the grand army
was called to order in Symphonic hall
at ten a. m. John c. Black delivered
the ANIMAL address of the commander-in-
chief and the reports Of the adjutant
general and quartermaster general were
circulated. On the subject of pensions
the commander-in-chief urged that fur
Their attempts be made to crystalline
into statute law the provisions of the
executive order promulgated by the COM
missioner of pensions on March Of this
year, which calls for the pensioning of
veterans who have passed the age of 62,
who shall be considered disabled one
half in ability to perform manual labor,
and shall be entitled to pension from
Sc to $12 month. Speaking OF Memorial
day, he recommended overtures to the
secretaries and ell the people of the re-
public to help make Memorial day the
grand American Sabbath Of time"
Adjt. Partridge's report showed that
the members Of the q. A. r. in good
standing on June 30, 1904, numbered
246.261, . net loss during the year Of
1929. The number Of posts dropped
during the year from s ,42e to 6.149. Dur
ing the year ending June 30 800, 594 was
expended in relief. '-@
Boston, Aug. 1s.-Gen. wilmon w.
Blackmar, of this city, was elected
commander-in-chiefo of the Grand Army
of the Republic by reclamation at the
closing session of the national encamp-
ment Thursday, and Denver, Colo, was
selected as the place for the encamp-
ment of 1905. The other national off,
ers elected we're. Senior vice commando
er-in-chief, John r. King, Washington,
DC; junior vice commander, George w.
Patten, Chattanooga, Tenn; surgeon
general, DR.. Warren r. King, 1ndianap-
oils; Chaplain-in-chief. Rev. ]. H. Brad
ford WASHINGTON d. c.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
Briquettes.

The government has appropriated
100000 for making tests of various
kinds of coal for briquettes, and North
Dakota Ignite will be given a thor
ough trial. Prof. Babcock, of the
University of North Dakota, is now in
the western part of the state selecting
the coal that will be used for the tests,
and the product of several mines of the
state will be tried by the government
experts. The tests are expected to be
of untold value to Ignite industry OF
the state and the result the tests will
be watched with much interest by
those who believe the Ignite business
in the state is destined to reach large
nroportiOns.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
HAS HAD STORMY HISTORY
Amalgamated Association Of Street
Railway Employees Has Been
in Many Strikes.

Detroit (Mich) Special.
Tho Amalgamated Association Of
Street and Electrical Railway EN-.
ployes Of America was organized in
September. 1892, at q convention called
by President Gompers, Of the A. F. of
L.. which was held in Indianapolis.
At that time there were but q few local
unions of street car men in the coun-
try. and hardly any established scales
Of wages or regulation Of working
hours. Probably few organizations in
the country has had stormier career
and few have made more substantial
progress in the way of lettering con-
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
SWEPT BY THE WIND.
rwo Killed and Many Injured in Tor
nado at st. Louis-one Dead
at Venice, Ill.

st. Louis, Aug. 20.-A tornado Of
small proportions but of extreme fury,
swept down upon the residence por-
ton of North st. Louis Friday, result
ing in the death of two persons, in
jury to probably so and damage to
property estimated at 100000. Be-
ginning at Nineteenth and Angelrodt
streets the tornado with incredible
swiftness and force swept east along
Angelrodt for ten blocks. then turned
north and swept three blocks along
Broadway, when it jumped eight blocks
northeast to the foot of Brennan street
and the river, where considerable prop
erty along the river front was destroy
ed. The tornado then jumped to about
the middle of the river and encounter
ed ferryboat, which was turned and
tossed about, but was not sunk. Leav-
ing the ferry, the capricious tornado
once more Jumped and struck the I'LL
nofs shore near Madison, where 1t de-
molished several dwellings, the Leider-
kranz hall and blew down a portion Of
the Madison cooper works, killing
John Ellington. Severe damage was
done also to buildings In Venice and
Granite City, which adjoin Madison,
and a number Of persons were injured.
The width of the tornado was about
a block and a half, and houses were un-
rooted, window panes were generally
demolished. several large manufac-
turtles partially demolished, and the
streets Uttered high with debris.
10 Venice, Ill., Aug. 20:-Tte tornado
that swept across the river from North
St Louis late Friday killed MRS Mar
garet Beal mere. injured ten others and
caused considerable damage to prop
erty. u S
Ell Paso, Tex. Aug. 2o.-A cloudburst
at Globe, Ariz., has resulted in several
deaths and the destruction of much
property. Wires to the section affect
ed are down, but passenger who ar
rived at Bowie. Ariz., says that man
named Mitchell and his wife and four
children, whose names are not known,
have been drowned.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
REAR ADM1RAL JEwELL

On Command Of American Squadron Nov
q In Harbor Of Smyrna.)
citizeps from the sublime porte. but
the real aim is more important. Tur.
key Is not giving American schools
and missions within her dominions as
liberal treatment as she accords to
similar institutions and interests Of
France or Germany. The American
demand has long been for equality of
rights and opportunities with the most
favored nation in this and several
other respects. It is now proposed to
put the demand through to success
full issue.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
TRY TO FORGET:
Your neighbour faults.

Your neighbofS alau1ts. ~ :.
The ISLANDERS you hear.
Anything that .belittles another.
Fault-finding and give little thought
to the cause (Which provokesit. IS .
The bad qualities of others and only
remember the good points that made
you fond Of them. a -
An acts Of meanness AMI malice, for by
thinking ofssuchs things one becomes
familiar with them. 81
AS far as possible the annoyances Of
life; they will come and will grow larger
when you remember them.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
NAV Wheat Breaks Record.

Chicago, Aug. 20-May wheat broke
all. records for the last six years Fri
day, when IT touched $1.13%. Not since
the famous Letter. "deal"n Of 1898, when
wheat sold for $1.S5, has Fridays fig
ure been reached.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25

to 200 pounds. The balance never even
wavered.
"Been gaining some, Mr.. President"
suggested Secretary Loeb, while Du-
laney, the presidents personal attend
ant, looked anxious and worried.
"Try another NOTCH" suggested Mr..
Loeb, trying to look unconcerned.
Slowly the president topped the
weight along by quarters and eighths
until the scales registered 208 pounds
and was at a perfect balance.
"By Godfrey! but I'm getting heavy"
the president said, with q sigh, step
ping of the scales.
Then, to make sure that there was no
defect In the scales, he carefully bal
anced the weight and again got on.
But 1908" again registered the mex
orable scales, and the president was con-
WINGED that what he had most feared was
a reality-he was fiat"
I Every since he became president Mr..
Roosevelt has been putting on flesh. He
weighed when he first came to Washing
ton as vice president but 1856 pounds. He
had carefully kept his weight down by
the most vigorous exercise. e.
/ The presidents weight is evenly dis
,tributed, and he shows less Of 1t in his
face than elsewhere. He has no paunch
yet, but prevents this developing by the
way in which he stands. He is always
erect, and takes as much pride in pre-
senting the development Of the paunch
as a West Point cadet. 4
The president has weighed as high as
212 pounds, but this was but temporary,
and soon came down to 208 under the
hard tennis-playing. In addition to ten
mis- the president has gone in for row.
ing this summer. He frequently takes
Mrs. Roosevelt out for row on Oyster
Bay, and finds that it helps to reduce
him.
The president is q man with a good
appetite and no digestive troubles. He
eats heartily and enjoys his food. He
prefers plain, substantial cooking to the
fancy efforts Of chefs. Because Of his
propensity to gain weight he has been
Obliged to forego sweets, although fond
of them.
The New York World says that clothes
that the president wore when he first
came to Washington are much too small
for him now. He has a:chest measure
,ment Of A inches and q waist measure
ment Of Al inches. mis- collars have in
creased in size from 1611z to 17115z, and the
president wears his collars tight.
He intends putting in all possible time
this summer in an effort to reduce his
weight below the :20o-pound mark, and
will keep at It throughout the winter.
Already he has taken to the long walks
which 80 tired members of his cabinet
who we're asked to accompany him.
The presidents flesh causes him no in
convenience, but he simply dislikes to
be fat. .....
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
Twenty-Fiye Drowned,

Durham, Natal. Aug.-16.-The coast;
ing steamer Penguin has beenSwreck
anda25s persons who We're on board Of her.
were drowned. The boatswain is tie
only survivor.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
JEWELL NOW IN TURKEY.
American Admiral's Squadron May
Bring the Sultan and His Adj
visers to Time.
Washington ID. c. Special,

washing tUlI W. O.J 6QeCIdI.
The Europeon- squadron, in COM
mand Of Rear Admiral Theodore f.
Jewell, Is now at anchor in the harbor
of Smyrna. The squadron consists of
the Olympia, Baltimore and Cleveland.
Primarily the object Of the expedition
is to collect money due to American
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
Prison Brick.

Warden Boucher of the state peni.
Tertiary, has completed the delivery Of
$50, 900 brick for the contractors who:
are building the addition to the state
capitol. The brick were all made in
the penetentiary yards and will COM
plete the number needed for the north
wing.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25

When Tea Was Luxury.
Tea first became general beverage
among the wealthy in England in the
year 1867. At that time; It cost about
$50 q pound.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
Dipping Tanks.

According to the st. Paul Pioneer
Press, dipping plant is being con-
structed by the St. Paul Union Stock
yards for the purpose of dipping cat
tie received from western states that
are under quarantine on account of an
epidemic of infectious diseases. BY
the regulations of the United States
department of agriculture, cattle ship
ped from these states must be dipped
before they can be sold for feeding, al
though cattle can be shipped for kill
ing without being dipped. This is the
outcome of the meeting of United
States senators, Hansbrough and Nc
Cumber with Doctor Ramsey in Fargo.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
Hurts Trade.

North Dakotans are between the
devil and the deep sea on cattle ship
ments The packinghouse strike has
lessoned tho demand for catSls, sud
are under government quarantine
for cattle scab prevents the shipment
of stock to feeders. The outlook il
not encouraging. r. M. Ruddick,
western manager of Armour. is inves-
tigating conditions in this state.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25
Body Found.

Hunters found the body of man in
slough about six miles from the Graz
ham home near Minot. An inquest
was ordered but word has not yet ar
rived regarding the verdict. It will be
remembered that about six weeks ago
William Graham is supposed in a at of
insanity to thave murdered his wife,
who was found dead at her home Ora
ham disappeared soon after.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-08-25

: Elephant Carries Three Tons.
A full-grown elephant can carry three
tons on it's back.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-30

though indefensible, would not be in
conceivable, because not unprecedented.
From the moment, at all events, that
q naval commander Of high reputation
like Admiral RoJEsTvENsKY positively
asserts, as he does in his official report,
that during the night Of Oct 2l-22 the
Baltic feet pas attacked by two torpedo
boats which in self-defence we're fired
upon, it is obvious that the Russian
Government cannot be expected to ac-
cept without investigation the British
version Of the affair. The case evidently
is one for impartial inquiry at the hands
Of arbitrators, and the parties concerned
have very properly agreed to submit
it to an International commission to
be appointed under provision of the
Hague convention.
Ais we'll that ends well. This de-
plorable incident, which at one time,
in the eyes Of thoughtless persons, por-
tended immediate war, seems likely to
advance materially the cause Of peace
by increasing signally the prestige Of
the Hague Tribunal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-30
Vote Early.

Governor OpELL's efforts to keep the
names of qualified voters off the poll
lists in New York county have resulted
in 30 complete failure that their author
is in danger Of becoming ridiculous. The
laughter of his intimates marks every
mention OF the crusade. But the voters
should not allow themselves to forget
that Mr.. ODELL retains even now some
power for annoyance and mischief.
It is possible that he may order many
challenges when voters present them
selves at the polling places on Nov. 8.
In some populous election districts such
challenging might delay the voting to
an extent that would leave late corners
outside when the delivery Of ballots was
suspended.
The result would be that some tardy
citizens would lose their votes. To guard
against this it is necessary only that a
voter go to the polls early in the day.
Every year it is wise to vote early. This
year it may be essential. The late voter
may not be able to deposit his ballot.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-30
The Odds on Roosevelt.

II is rather amusing to find news
paper which supports PARKER taking
the pains to belittle report that on
Friday the odds on ROOSEVELT were in
creased from S to to 6 toll. 1t AYERS that
the bet was purely on paper"
Odds Of s to 1, never before offered In
q Presidential canvass, would seem to
be sufficient proof of absolute assur-
ance. Increasing them to 9 to or even
to 10 to would hardly be greater evil
denoe Of such a certainty.
AS we have remarked, however, the
sporadic bets on the election in Wall
Street and elsewhere are OF relatively
small significance. They are OF the nature
OF sport for the time being rather than
serious risks; the gamblers who make
them are usually not prejudiced against
insurng their risks or lessening them by
~hedging" at the proper opportunity.
The great and serious risks on the
election are taken by business and spec
ulation, by the hard headed men through
out the Union who are specializing and
conducting their affairs generally on the
theory that the Government for the next
four years is to be in the hands and under
the control of the policy of the Republi-
can party.
The election market in Wall Street
Is Of profound significance. whatever
may be the odds Of the betting ring
purely, whether they rise or fall. So also
Is the hopefulness in the business world
generally of great significance, for it is
based on confidence in the election OF Mr..
ROOSEVELT; and men of affairs with
interests and transactions extending
throughout the Union have the best
means of estimating the political sentl-
ment prevailing and the strongest in
ducement to estimate it soberly Their
Judgment is worth more than all the
predictions of the result which come
from campaign committees and itinerant
spellbinders, for it is not formed by the
imagination merely, and is not colored
by political prejudices, They do not bank
on that sort of capital.
The business and speculative odds on
Mr.. ROOSEVELT are even greater than
those offered by the gamblers of the
betting ring.
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TIN THTr srv. SUNDAY OCTOBER 50, 1904.

he has done as Senator and az Lieu-
tenant-Governor gives the lie to the
promises he now has TO make, his want
of cooperation with the great army Of
philanthropists being used against him.
See how the candidate for Governor
kicks to smithereens the record OF the
present Lieutenant Governor:
Tho management OF all charitable institutions.
State hospitals and state prisons should DO aoso-
lutey free from partlsanshlp, and they should be
so Administered as TO retain the active interest Of
phlanthropo citizens"
That Is. the management OF all the
State charitable institutions hospitals
and prisons should be exactly the reverse
OF what 1t Is and has been under ODELL
and HIGGINS. Governor HIdaINs would
undo what Senator and Lieutenant
Governor H1oGINs has done.
There Is no other fair way OF judging
what Governor HIGGINS would do than
by recalling what he has done. He
now asks to be promoted on the ground
that he will do exactly the reverse OF
what he has done.
A singular ground for promotion;
a strange means Of soliciting votes!
Il have not been a good and faithful
servant. l will be, if you'll give me
better Job"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-30
pro.Rus,,an View or the Accident.

To THE EDITOR OF TIE SUS-Sir: 1t
seems to be the general opinion all over that
the present turmoil over the accident" to
the trawlers in the North Sea will subside in
peaceful calmness. OF course 1t may. and
Of course 1t should. The accident" hap
pened because Russia, having staked the
issue of this war on the intactness Of her
fleet on arrival in Japanese waters. could az
ford to take no chances on having II crippled
at the outset by the stealthy blow OF peace
full looking awler other vessel fitted out
with torpedo tubes.
II the feet does arrive In those waters in
tact and in fighting trim, and has not got the
worst of bad luck. good-by to the Jap chances
of winning this war. 1t will find there the
Port Arthur and Vlsdivostok fleets ready
TO cooperate with it and take care Of part
OF Toao's fleet. For Port Arthur is now al
ready more than five months overdue falling
and evidently will hang on few months
longer wish father 10 the thought inspired
opinions to the contrary Notwithstanding.
ten chances to one. put Togo out OF business:
But knowing this. will "Perfdious Albion
permit his calculations to be upset II he can
help it? Those calculations involved the
complete humiliation and gripping OF the
the commencement Of the present war, There
fore, given now this excellent preteIt, can
any one who knows England believe she will
not fully take advantage thereof to aid her
ally in this "Enelands var ..
that would seriously. leopard England's
safety by the Implications that might ensue.
but what m aterial aid would II not be to Japan
II by hook and crook the Baltic feet were
detained ..SidI. month or two more In European
WASHINGTON D. c., Oct 20.
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my speech TO Manila and to receive his
lWRIoHT's] reply by cable. 1t was not
Government business. 1t was political
business
1t was proper and necessary Govern
ment business. Every falsehood oircu-
lated by the anti-imperialist agitators,
every attack upon the American govern
ment in the Philippines, is known to and
used by the agitators there. Judge PAR
KER may have thought he was assailing
the Republican administration merely.
BY the repetition Of false statements he
was trying to discredit American rule in
the Philippines, The Administration did
more than defend itself. 1t defended
peace, order and the American good
name in the Philippines; and a Demo-
cratic administration could and would
have done nothing else.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-30
Zadkiel Of the Aim anac.
From the Westminster Ga,,pe.

From the WeSfninsfer o. !ft'e.
Tho original -Zadkiel" was an Interesting nor
son. His name was Richard James Aorri"n.
whose father Is described as "a gentleman pen
sioner under George Ill.," while his grandfather
had been Captain In the service OF the East India
Company. Entering the Royal Navy the year
AFTER Trafalgar as a hrst class volunteer. Nor
rtson saw much boat service in tho AdraNc. and
afterward shared In "a brilliant and single handed
victory gained by his ship over a Franco -Nea
politan squadron" After having served as Leu
tsnAnt and Master he entered the coastguard in
1877, and for rescuing life from shlpwreck In 1924
the Society for the PresNvation OF Life from ship
wreck-the parent OF our present Royal National
Ateboat Institutlon-presented him with medal.
which he appears 10 have amply deserved. since
he had retire from the coastguard In 1929 through
Ill health induced by exposure on the occasion OF
this rescue. Sailors may be interested 10 learn
that It was he who, In 1924, presented to the Ad-
miralty a plan subsequently adopted In principle
for registering merchant seamen and engineer.
to know that In 1927 he suggested another for
propelllng ships Of war In calm" For his plan
1855 10 provide an ample supply Of seamen for
the deet without impressment" he received the
thanks OF the Admiralty. sir James Graham. then
First Lord. adopting his arguments IN the House
Of Commons and partly giving effect to them by
adding 900 boys to the navy. Meanwhile "Zad
kiel" had in 1881 brought out the Herald Of As
troiosy" which afterward became the "Astro-
logical Almanac" and subsequently "Zadkier'
Almanac whose enormous circulation brought
him a coincidence
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-30
Kins Edward at Marienbad.

From the Metropolitan Mdoosfne.
Looking very much like prosperous Hebraio
Wall street banker, the King of England went by
with a remarkably spry gait for q man OF three
score.
You look after him with the rest. and II you are
very curious you Join In the thronsing crowd
that dogs his movements. The King is very popu
lar. The poor Polish Jews fairly worship him
for he Is said to be sympathetic. As II the eauh
con aimed no bomb throwing assassins. the King
Of Great Britain and Emperor OF the Indies comes
down every morning Of his two weeks sojouru
at 7 o'clock precisely.
HIS valet hands him q glass, glass tube and
a red napkin. He starts to drink, to walk. to talk
and the day Is nne. 10 laugh. Such hearty
unaffected laugh you do not hear often from the
lungs Of q young man. Everything amuses him
He has forgotten Affairs OF State. forgotten. too
tedious ceremonial. He wears q loose nttaT
flannel or tweed and sports an Alpine stalker upon
his imperial brow. When he stops several thou
sand people stop: when he psuses TO pay a pretty
shop gin In the Colonnadea compliment, a gratiAed
nurfnur Is heard In the vast mob. He has done .
popular thing and that girl Is marked for life