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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
IN F0RY-E|GHT HOURS
PE-RU-NA CURED HIM.
Cold Affected Head and Throat
Attack Was Severe.

Chas.W. Bowman, LIST Lieut.. and Adit.
9Th NJ. S. NJ. Cav. Vols, writes from
Lanham, Md, as follows:
Though somewhat averse to pats.n.
medicines, and still more averse to be-
coming professional affidavit man, 1t,
seems only plain duty in the present
instance to add my experience to the
columns already written concerning the
curative powers of Peruna.
81 have been particularly benefited
BY Its use for colds in the head ARD
throat. have been able to fully cure
myself OF q most severe attack In
forty-eighf hours by its use according
10 directions. Iuse It as preventive
whenever threatened with an attack.
Members Of my family also use it
Tor like ailments. We are recommend
ing it to our friends.''-C. w. Bowman.
Pe-ru-na Contains no Narcotics. :
One reason why Peruna has found per-
manent use in SO many homes is that it
contains no narcotic Of any kind. 1t can
be used any length of time without ac-
curing drug habit.
Address Dir. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio, Tor free medical advice. All COR
respondence held strictly confidential
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

Mrs. George Won Lengerke Meyer,
wife of the newly appointed ambassa.
dor to st. Petersburg, is favorably
known in every court of Europe. Hez
social triumph in Rome, where her hus'
band was formerly stationed, was COM
plete. Mrs. Meyer. is the personal
friend of Queen Helena Of Italy. Here
again is an instance where an ambas-
sador's wife actually accomplished
more for her country than would have
been possible under the opportunities
open to her husband.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

According to United States Consul
Bergn at Gothenburg, in report to
the state department, the Swedish
government is seriously considering
plans for promoting the return to
Sweden of such Swedish immigrants
TO the United States as are able TO
invest money in real estate. AS q
step n that direction it is proposed to
send agents to the states in the Amer
lean Union having the largest Scan.
dinayian population for the purpose Of
the conditions there and
Ssliitng the information obtained for the
I liliIelll y mentioned.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Two Burned to Death

Winfield. Kan. May 16.-William
Buchels and wife. Germans living at
Udall. a small station near here, were
burned to death early Monday in a fire,
started apparently from an exploding
lamp. destroying their home Buchels
was 80 years old and his wife was SO.
The woman was blind.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Bank Closed

Brainerd, Mimi. May 17.-Public
Examiner P. M. Kerst has closed the
Northern Pacific bank, state institu-
ton, for the purpose, as stated in no.
tice posted on the door. "of making a
thorough examination of it's affairs. y
The immediate cause for closing the
institution. Mr. Kerst stated. was 2
lack Of sufficient cash on hand. The
bank is capitalized at $4,000. and has
a surplus of $4,000. It's deposits
amounted to $165, 900. and it's total liza
bilities to 100000. 1t is believed that
the closing is only temporary.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Child Dies of Rat Bites.

Columbus, o.. May 16.-The one.
month-old child of Henry Yantes,
which was bitten by rat about a week
ago, died Monday. The baby was left
in the cradle by its mother. who went
to another portion of the house on
some household errand. and when she
returned she saw rat gnawing the
face of the screaming baby. The rat
had bitten its nose and face in many
places.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

The earl of Southeast, who died
recently, was very prosa Of a pic
turesque herd of Highland cattle he
owned. When he was dying he was
carried, at his desire, in a Houch to 4
window and the cattle were paraded
past it that he might see them once
more
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

Mrs. Henry White. who will sue
coed Mrs. Meyer in Rome. has per-
haps the highest social position of any
American woman in Europe. She was
a favorite of Queen Victoria, and the
present king and queen of England
regard her almost as member Of
the royal family. At the Whites
home, Wilton Park, just outside of
London, some of the most notable en-.
tertainments of the past decade have
been held.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Found Guilty,

Washington, May ia jury
brought in verdict of guilty against
Thomas M. Fields, an attorney of this
city. charged with the embezzlement
of nearly $4,000 of the funds of the
defuuct Washington Beneficial Endow-
ment association.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Takes the Oath.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 17.-Former
Liea.. Gov. William A. Northcott. Of
Greenville. was sworn in ON Tuesday
as United States district attorney for
the southern district of Illinois, sue
ceeding Thomas Worthington, of jack
sonvilie.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Open Switch Causes Wreck

Lafayette. Ind. May 16.-The pas
senger train on the Big Four railroad
west-hound from Indianapolis, which
left that city at 1915 p. M, ran into
an open switch at Otterbein Monday
afternoon, killing Engineer Holiday
and his fireman
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Two Drown in Lake.

Chicago, May 15.-Venturing out on
a rough lake in a small yacht, heed.
less of the high wind blowing from the
south, Charles Henderson, 1G years
old, 1927 Southport avenue, and Miss
Tillie Bnettgen, Fl years old, 1895
Lakewood avenue, on Sunday were
drowned by the capsizing of their
craft.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Bank in Manila Closed

Manila. May 18.-On the order of Gov
Gen.. Wright, the American bank. has
been closed and placed in charge of the
insular auditor. No financial statement
has been issued. The reason for the
closing of the bank is the protection
of the depOsitOrs.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Disapproves Mans Action.

New York, May 1S.-Abraham Levy,
who defended Nan Patterson during
her three trials for the murder of
Caesar Young, announces that he has
withdrawn from the case, finally and alb
solutely. Mr.. Levy said he understood
that Miss Patterson intended to accept
an offer from a theatrical manager.
and added that he strongly disap-
proved of such an action.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Elected to CONGRESS-

Evansville, Ind. May 17.-Judga
John H. Foster, OF Evansville, nephew
of former Secretary of State John w.
Foster, was elected to congress from
the First district of Indiana Tuesday
over Maj. G. V. Menzies. of Mount YER
non. He will succeed James A. Hem
enway. who was eletced United States
conaiOr
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Stockholders Assessed.

Milwaukee, May 13.-Comptroller OF
the Currency Ridgeley has levied an as
sessment OF &C 2-3 per cent. upon stock
holders of the First national bank of
this city to make good the capital stock
which was impaired by the defalcation
OF Io-lner President Frank G. Bigelow.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Sawmills Shut Dou,,

Minneapolis, Mimi. May 1.-THE
big saw mills of Minneapolis shu-
down Tuesday on account of high wa
ter in the river, and approximately
$780, men are thrown out of employ
menst. In some places the river is up
six feet over its normal level.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Kirke La Shelle Dead

Bell Port, L. L.. May 17.-Kirke La
Shelle. the well-known theatrical man.
ager. died at his home here Tuesday
from diabetes. He had been i'll only
about one week.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Fatal Ending of a Quarrel.

Ardmore, 1. T., May 1S.-ln quar-
rel at Sawyer, William Dunn, a bust
ness man, was shot five times and died
within short time. Lon Davis, a
merchant, who also is postmaster at
Sawyer. has been arrested by the fed
eral officers.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Elbridge q. keith Dead

Chicago, May 1S.-Elbridge Gallet
Keith, president of the Chicago Title E.
Trust company. and long associated
with the financial interests of the CITY.
died late Wednesday evening at his res
idence, No. 1900 Prairie avenue. He had
been i'll for some months, but had bat
tied bravely for his life, and hopes had
been felt that he would recover.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Fought in War of 1912.

Ava. N. Y. May 15.-Hiram Cronk.
the last survivor of the war of 1912,
died here Saturday. Hiram Cronk for
years occupied unique place in Amer
lean history. AS the last survivor of
the first foreign war in which his
country was engaged after securing it's
independence he had been honored by
the national government and his ma
tive state
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

The French government has pro.
posed to the chamber Of deputies to
create universal exposition in Paris
in 1920, to commemorate the founda.
ton of the French republic.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Election Is CONTESTED.

Joliet, ILL.,, May 1s.-Former Mayor
Crolius, recently for reelection defeat
ed, mas filed contest petition in the
circuit court against Mayor Barr.
Crolius failed OF reelection by l16
votes. He alleges fraud in the count
ing oe the ballots
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Caught in Toledo.

Toledo, O., May 17.-William G. Mey-
ers, wanted in Mobile, Ala. for embez-
cling $14,954.S9 from the Ahrens & OFT
company of Louisville. was arrested
here Tuesday night by local detectives
and Deputy Sheriff William B. Powers,
of Mobile
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Honor for Spanish Kine.

London, May lit is officially an
nounced that King Edward has ap-
pointed King Alfonso of Spain a gen.
eral in the British army. The appoint
ment dates from May II, the birthday
of the Spanish king.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Labor Leader Killed

Charleston, w. Va, May 17.-As a re-
suit of an old-time grudge, Robert
Mitchell, an organizer of the United
Mine Workers, was shot and killed by
Red Sullivan, miner, at Hansford,
Tuesday.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

Author Of "John Browns Body" Dies.
Philadelphia, May Is. - The man who
wrote John Browns Body" "Shoo Fly.
Don't Bother Me-" and other noted
songs. Thomas Brigham Bishop, is dead
at his home here. He was born in
Wayne, Me-. on June 20. 1885.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
DYING bv Hundreds

London, May 1s.-Acocrding to the
correspondent at Toxic of the Daily
Telegraph, severe epidemic of the
plague has broken out at Hardin. and
the deaths resulting therefrom average
300 daily.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Drowned Himself,

Lincoln. ILL.,. May 1G.-Charles De
Garmo. after 1rooding over the re-
cent drowning in Oklahoma Of broth
err, deliberately walked into pond of
water and drowned.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

During the last three months no
fewer than 80 British officers have Sc
cured leave for the purpose of study.
ing Russian, which is now the Ian
guage for which highest rewards are
given in the army
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Big Sum for Irrigation.

Washington, May 1.-THE secretary
of the interior has set aside 81 900, 900 to
be used in connection with the klamath
irrigation project in California and Ore
gon. 1t is estimated that 236.OOO acres
1T land will be reclaimed by the project
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Released on Bail.

San Francisco, May 1S.-Edward J.
Smith, formerly city and county tax
collector, who was arrested at st.
Louis on the charge of being defanlt-
err. has been released on a 100000
bond.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

Unprecedented as was the produc-
ton of gold in 1904, amounting to
s350,OO0,OOO, the production in 1906
is almost certain to exceed that total,
and it is not unlikely to reach the
$4OO,OOO,O00 mark
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Admiral Dewey Better

Washington, May 16.-The condition
of Admiral Dewey. who was taken ill
Saturday in New York and who re-
turned to his home in this city Sunday.
was reported Monday to. be better
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

The new railway that is being built
in Arabia will pass close to the rock
hewn town additionally believed to be
Aaron's burial place. A buried and
ong-forgotten city was discovered re-
Gently near by.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

DIR. William Henry, an English ply.
stefan, states as result of expert.
ments that in all forms of animal life.
insects included, exists the taste for
alcohol.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25
Talks Of Work.

Patience guess from the way Will
talks, he's not afraid of hard work.
Patrice-No; talking about hard
work never killed anyone.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

The gold production Of Australia in
1904 was 4.194.S22 fine ounces. valued
I 1t $S6.76O.0o0, against 4,296,237 fine
ounces of a value Of $SS, 49,, 500 in
K 1909. ~
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-05-25

the state from Ramsey county tin,
sum of $1O5,000. This large amount
was due the state last fall, but was
not called for, and the county was
benefited to the extent of $4,000 in
interest received from the banks of
the county where the funds were de-
posted.
Mandan.-The state reform school
narrowly escaped q fearful fire when
a nay stack containing several tons
of hay caught fire not far from the
school building. The hay was stacked
beside the stable, and all that saved
the school was the fact that the
wind was in the opposite direction.
raccoon. It was the first one seen
there in a number of years.
Minot.-A burly negro attempted
to force his way into several resi-.
dences.
Linton.-There has been great
increase in the freight business or
the Milwaukee branch.
Kensal.-Some vandals seined out
the Mckenzie creek last Sunday
morning, and not being satisfied
with capturing all the large fish
drew out about two bushels of year.
ling perch and left them on the bank
to die. The game warden has been
notified in regard to illegal fishing
in the river and lake, and it will be
exceedingly unpleasant for certain
parties who make a practice of this
kind of work.
Bisbee.-The butchers had a fierce
time in attempting to kill a steer
which finally escaped after being
] shot three times.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-04-07
PEOPLE PRAISED.
President Declares Indian Territory Is
Eligible 10 Statehood.

Vinita. J. r, April s.-The station
was profusely decorated with flags and
bunting an an immense sign bore the
words. Welcome 10 our President" As
the presidents train slowed down sa-
lutte was fired Hundreds of people
pressed about the train. The presi-
dents reference 10 statehood was Wild
~ applauded. lie spoke as follows.
4 cannot say what pleasure Il Is %
be today IN the Indian Territory. which
I earnestly hope viii soon be part OF a
great state OF our nation tcheers).
have never had the good fortune 10 be
in the Territory before but I had the
great good fortune 10 have some OF
your sons IN my regiment and better
and truer men never rode "a horse nor
handled rifle (cheers) All / need
say OF them speaking to you OF the
great war IL that We tried in the little
war "a show that we had some ~ the
spirit that the men had who fought In
the great civil war.
you viii soon bee part Of one VI the
great states OF the union tfOr surely
we will see Oklahoma and the Indian
Territory admitted into statehooD and
when that SEES place you viii be %
the octset q great state Then 20 VIII
lie with you To- see what kind ~ stat
YOU make n H."
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-04-07
PRAISED BY Hooo.
Roosevelt First President Who Ever
Studied His Own Country.

Dallas. April 6.--After the banquet TO
the president. former Governor Hogg
made an address In which he declared
Mr.. Roosevelt was the first occupant Of
the white house who had ever studied
his own country. "He has been upon
the plains under the hanket 10 study
the dry regions Of the great west 20
see the necessity OF irrigation. Cap
plauseD Did you ever know a man
who was raised pon the plains or who
had spent his young manhood there In
the saddle that was not opposed to
monopoly in every FORM He is for the
greatest individual freedom consistent
with human rights and obedience to the
constitution OF the country.
"And when the senator's from the
southland accosted him. they committed
the political blunder % the nineteenth
century. (Cheers and cries Of Give II
to them. Jlm!D The men In high places
catering TO what they believed 10 be
common prejudice among the people
sought 10 embltter and prejudice this
country against him. daughter. APP
plsuse and q cry OF They didn't do ID
And. Mr.. President. We want 10 say
10 you. sir. that this demonstration ard
those yet 10 follow will proclaim 10 the
world that Texas has not tried to snub
you. sir. (Applsuse) The spirit Of lib-
crafty In the bosoms o. these men here.
who are the representatives. OF every
class of people in our state. is broad as
the oceans sweep or the tidal waves
measureless motion. always imbueS
with Justice. always ready 10 do honor
10 a servant Of the people who will
obey their Will ! must say no more.
Goodnight
At the conclusion Of Governor Hogs
speech President Roosevelt got up and
walking over 20 him. shook him by the
hand and congratulated him warmly.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-04-07
PRESIDENT AT AUSTIN.
Delivers Two Addresses, One to Stu 4.
dents Of University Of Tesas.

Austin. April s-Twenty-nvc thou.
sand people welcomed President Roose-
Welt and party when the presidential
train reached Austin shortly alter n
o'clock this afternoon.
The president was met az tn. depot
by Governor I.anham. Mayor r. T..
White. Lieutenant Governor Neal,
Speaker Seabury Of the house OF rep
hesentstives and members OF the leg
isiative and citizens committees. When
the president alighted from his car he
was given a tremendous ovation.
The president and party were imme-
dlately driven to the capitol. where Mr..
Roosevelt delivered a short address 20
the Legislature In Joint session. after
which a short reception was held IN
the governors reception room. where
the chief executive was introduced to
the STATE officials. Legislators and
members OF the citizens committee
The president then delivered shorj
address TO the people on the campus
OF the state house.
He YVES then driven To the University
OF Texas. where he addressed the fac
ulty and students.
The party was then driven back 10
the city and to the presidents train.
and "A few minutes after o'clock the
party left for san Antonio
Never before In the history OF Texas
has such an ovation been given a pres
ident OF the United States Party and.
politics were thrown % the winds. ana
everybody Joined In welcoming the
chief executive 10 the state The pres
ident was fayomhly impressed with
the magnificent state capitol and the
cordiality Of the legislators and people
The streets OF Austin ana along the
route over which the president and
PARTY were driven over the city were
decorated. including most
OF the private residences.
A feature Of the reception was the
presence OF several hundred school |
children. lined up on the east side of
the state house. who sang "America" I
/, lille the president passed on his way |
10 the capitol
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-04-07

IN this stat. ~ strong and good Amer
leans. this mighty commonwealth o.
Texas thank you" (Great end pro-
longsd cheers
II IL estimated that over 10000
persons Jaw President Roosevelt here
Excursion and regular trains were
thronged and the business streets
were a vast mass Of humanity
In his speech at the banquet ue
president spoke of the Panama canal
He said he closely studied Texas his
tory and Il had always had peculiar
fascination for him. Il had begun GER
tain historical studies connected with
the westward growth % our people
many years ago. before I became
prominent In public life. MY purpose
has always been when I left public life
10 take the studies up. 80 I warn you
now that YOU have not seen the last
OF me. for when am through four
years hence I am coming along down
here and get az certain facts that ]
wish in order To write us-make a his
tory Of the early history Of Texas
(C'heersl
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-04-07
4 mad rIncr 10 Get sIcL.

In his book. col gnnda Hnd Its Pco
pies, J. i. Cunningham tells Of curl
Gus manner ~ treating the sick among
a certain native African tribe When
q person Tell ill the village prophet
was called iu lie said at once whcth
er the sicl, person would recover OF
not n he was doomed 10 die he wa.
allowed 10 fulnll the prophecy; n he
was 10 live there was no need Of med.
zeal aid" Another strange custom i
explained in the words Of the native
who when asked by the author why
women were not allowed 10 eat the
flesh OF goats replied. There i no
why: II II the custom"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-04-07
ADJOURNED EARLY.


Austin. April s-The senat~. consId-
cred Thursday the Kennedy tax bill.
which imposes an occupation tax on
the gross receipts OF all corporations
Amendments were adopted imposing a
tax OF one-half OF per cent on COM
mercial ana collecting agencies The
ssr1te voted down a motion to table
an amendment 90 tax breweries one
half Of per cent on gross receipts
but the bill vas 20 amended as to in
cluie foreign breweries doing busines.
IN Texas
The h,iss adopted an amendment 20
the general school law bill. leaving O.
optional with thu commissioners court
whether or not county shall elect a
county school superintendent
Both branch-- adjourned early 20 ar
range Tor the reception 10 the presi-
dent