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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-01
PARkER's
| aundry,

Washes 1vssythias Fr,m . Hrs
Silk Haadksrctisf 70 q Circus Tent.
ises curtain. . Spse3alty.
No. r724 Third Ave.
4. II. PARKER.
Telephone No. r2IA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-01
THE PORTAGE ENTRY
QUARRIEs Co.,

Security Building, Ninth
Floor, Madison Street and
Fifth Avenue,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13

Two rocking-chairs were placed op-
posite each other on the piazza, and
while Cordelia was making the lemon
ade Tom gazed around with boyish de-
light. The piazza was screened from
the road by honeysuckles and wistarias,
and he could count at least a dozen but
terhies sailing contentedly about. Al
most in reach of his hand was robins
nest, and as he raised himself slightly
to look at the eggs the owner began to
scold him from one of the rafters over
head.
Here Cordelia came out with the .cn,"
onade and a small stand which she
placed between the two chairs.
"There, help YOURSELF" she said, hos
pitably. "And now tell me how you've
been gettin' on out west"
ooh, jes' toler'ble--as they say out
there" he replied, laughing. ''Only in
my case, the 'jes' tolcr'ble, means first
rate. [ started as cowboy, and then
bought few head of cattle and then
some land, and after that pushed ahead
pretty steady. l was always hard
working,and SO got on faster than some
Of my neighbors. After awhile rail
road came through, and village started
up less than three miles from my place.
That boosted me right to the top. Now,
I've got pretty q ranch as there iswest
Of the Missouri -.....s $3.50. -. 81
"Why, that's splendid" she cried, her
ce1glowing with pleasure. ''I'm aw-
full glad you're doing SO well. Folks
rornd here have an idea that you've
been sort of-of runnin' OUT
"How came they to get such no.
tion?" he demanded, his face flushing
wrathfully.
"Well, II believe Ed Purcell spoke
of it in the first place"
ED PURCELL" Tom rose to his feet
as though he would annihiliate the alb.
sent object of his wrath. Then he sat
down with a smothered laugh. "The
mean liar! He don't know the first
thing of what have been doing. You
didn't believe him, Cordelia?" =
She looked distressed.
'How could help it, Tom?" she fall
tered. ED said he had letters from
you off and on, and didn't suppose he
would tell story" Then, with an ef-
fort to change the subject: ''Did you
bring your family along?"
"Family?"
eyes; your wife and children?''
He gazed sharply at her for moment
TO see if she was in earnest, then he
threw himself back in his chair with a
sudden burst of laughter.
did Ed tell you that?" he asked, as
soon as he could get his breath. ''Well,
he's dandy, he is. And did you believe
it?"
She did not answer, but he could see
from her changing countenance and
averted eyes that she had believed it.
Look here, Cordelia," he said, alb
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13

ruptly, "what do you suppose came
back for?"
ITO look around-to see your rcIa.
tions, perhaps" she answered, hesitat.
ingly.
'My relations are all out west
Father and brother Jake went there
soon after 1 did. No, it was on account
OF this,' taking a small slip of paper
from his pocket and handing it to hex
Jake takes the home paper, and some.
times look it over. Last week I hap
pened to see this item. Read it,"
She did so, mechanically. IT,
eve understand that our esteemed fell
low-townsman, Paul Hackett, has OBJ.
tanned q lucrative position in the city, and
that he will soon depart for the scene OF his
future labors. This will leave his sister,
Miss Cordelia, to keep house alone"
Il don't see much in that she said
as she handed back the paper.
swell, do. Anyhow, it brought me
here" His voice had grown low and in
tense, and his gaze was so eager that
her own fell beneath it. ''Listen, Cor
della. When I was returning that
night, after had gone home with SUI
Gle Adams, I met Ed Purcell. 1 felt
more like pitching him into TIE bushes
than talking, but the fellow was so
friendly and sott-spoken that I was
obliged to stop through mere civility.
lie spoke about the weather and the
party, and then told Inc that you and
he were engaged. 1 never liked the
scamp, but I did5't suppose he would
tell lie. The next day I started west"
Cordelia was standing now, her face
flushed end her eyes blazing.
'Engaged-to Ed Purcell!" she
gasped. ooh, Tom! you didn't believe
that?"
''How could help ?" he answered,
grimly. repeating her words of few
minutes before. 81 didn't suppose he
would tell story" Then all the anger
and grimness left his face, and as he
held out his arms the tenderness of
IL years repression came TREMENDOUSLY
nto his voice: s'Cordelia, q cling, will
you go back with me?"
She made shy step forward, then
,esitated.
There's John and the children" she
aid.
Bother John and the children! He's
and can find somebody else
0 after them. VIII you Gomez"
z Hush grew deeper on her face,
/ voice was clear and In as she
Fed:
5, Tom!"-N. Y. Ledger.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
A Great Man.

"Does your wife ever play any compli-
ments?" asked Frederick .Jimson of his
friend Benderly.
'tNever," replied Benderly. 81
swell, mine does. She flatters me-"
"Often?" .y E
20, yes, frequently; particularly in
winter" replied Frederick.
'"Why does she taffy you so much in
winter?''
"Whenever the coal fire needs replen-
ishing she points to the fireplace and
says: Frederick, the CRATE "--Texas
Siftings.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure LIQUID
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
A Reckoning Feature.

''My dwelling is bounded on the
north by a gas works, on the south by
m india-rubber works, on the west by
a vinegar mandatory, and on the east
by glue boiling establishment"
"a nice neighborhood, must say"
"Quite so; but it has one advantage.
I can always tell which way the wind
blows without looking at the weather
:oca."-Uumoristisc Blaetter.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
What Other Kind.

what nasty smell burnt powde'
hast" said Johnny.
''Powder" exclaimed his elder sister,
Miss Maud, looking up. "Why it hasn't
any sm-O, you mean gunpowder!"
And she turned 4 lovely, creamy shade
of vermillion and became absorbed in
her fashion magazine again.-Chicago
Tribune.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
MT a Mere Clerk.

Wealthy Parent - What, engaged
yourself to young Tapester? Out
rageous! The. idea of a Van Junesberry
marrying a mere store clerk!
Daughter-But he isn't store clerk
now, papa. He is gentleman of lei
sure.
"Eh?"
Eyes; he has been discharged."-N.Y Y.
Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Breaking a Record.

Tommy" whispered his mother, as
they sat down to dinner, you mustn't
say anything about that large mole Oh
DR.. Fourthly's chin
And Tommy didn't. He is probably
the first boy of the kind of whom his
tory makes any mention.-Chicago
Tribune.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Confinement and Hard Work

Indoors, particularly in the sitting posture,
are far more prejudicial to health than ex-
cessive muscular exertion in the open air.
Hard sedentary workers are far too weary
after Office hours to take much needful exer-
else in the open air. They often need a
tonic. WherV can they seek inauguration
more certainly and thoroughly than from
dostetter Stomach Btters, a renovant par
ticularly adapted to recruit the exhausted
force of nature Use also for dyspepsia,
kidney, liver and rheumatic ailments.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
His Mistake.

Ned-You never know what to tel.
IA girl.
Ted-Now what is the matter?
Ned-l got turned down the other
night for telling u girl that had never
loved another.
Ted-How was that?
she wouldn't do; she wouldn't marry
a liar.-Town Topics.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
The Time for Romance.

CROMWELL, that umbrella is gone
and I'll have to get another one. Wen
stop in Bigg, Store & Co.'S.
Bride-Horrors! no. Go to some lit
tie shop on side street.
''Dear me! Why?" g.
"Nly darling, let's not spend our hon
cymoon waiting for change."-N. 7.
Weekly. 80.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Where the Pugs Missed It.

"Corbett and Fitzsimmons can't be
very smart. Why it would be the east
est thing in the world for them to ar
lange to pull off their fight right in
New York"
''Ant not get arrested?"
'Certainly not. All they have to
Go is to become center rushes on rival
football clevens. "-Brooklyn Life.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Danger.

Danger.
First Tramp-lt makes me nervous to
sleep in one of desc lodgin' houses. Sup.
posin' fire wuz to break out in de
night?
Second Tramp-Dat's so. Dem fire.
men would turq hose on yer in a min.
ute!--Truth.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Advanced Philosophy.

Vassar Student-ls marriage prop
er noun?
Be-bloomeredP rofessor-Oh, yes, it is
proper, but certainly not expedient in
this enlightened new-woman age.-N.
Y. World.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Cruel.

Mrs. Ray-Why are you so despon-
dent over your cook leaving you? Aren't
there others?
Mrs. Bay-fes; but when l asked
her to give me good recommendation,
the wretch absolutely refused.-N. Y.
World.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
An Enigmatical Bill of Fare,

III En1SmaCICaI BIZ Oh Fare,
For dinner served on the Dining Cars of
the Chicago, Milwaukee Il st. Paul Rail
way, will be sent to any address on receipt
of two cent postage stamp. Apply to
Geo. II. Heafford, General Passenger Agent,
Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Too Nluch Samenesa.

Judge-You are sentenced to impris-
onment for life.
Prisoner-Oh, don't say that, judge!
Give me something different. I'm q
married man already.-N. Y. Recorder.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
A Last Hope.

First Lawyer-Both the law and the
facts are clearly against us.
Second Lawyer-Ye-es. Well have
to use great care in selecting the jury
Puck.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
One or the Other,

Mrs. Muchblest (indignantly)-Just
because the baby cries all night is no
reason why you should get drunk every
evening, so that you won't hear her.
Mr.. Muchblest-Well, get the baby
drunk and III keep sober.-N. Y. World.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13

Do NOT NEGLECT to send in your SUBJ
crisption to The Century this month.
The Century leads all the magazines,
and while the price is $500 a year, the
publishers make special offer this sea-
son of a years back numbers for s1.oo
extra. You have the chance to begin
to take this great periodical on the
most favorable terms. See ADVERTISE
ment in another column.
II NEVER could underestimate sighed
Adam, ':why that oldest boy of mine turned
out so badly. He hadn't any grandparents
to spoil him. '-Golden Days.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
AS to Disbursements.

Henderson and his partner seem to
have good many serious disagree
ments."
Eyes; they couldn't quarrel worse
if they were brothers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13

TROLLEY Motorman Ito Conductor)-
'Say, Bill, the old gent behind has just fell
off," Observation-Disclosures all right He's
paid his fare.:'- Pathfinder.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
The Force of Habit.

On the day before the execution the
keeper informs a doomed man that a
visitor wishes to see him.
"Do you know who he is?" asks the
doomed man.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Unanswerable.

A rolling stone gathers no moss, 1t is said,
i;ut the sayings repeated in vain e
TO the youth who remarks, with q shake II
his head,
What of that? The stone doesn't COM
plain"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13

HEARD at public school. -ssWhat word
or words are synonymous with falsehood o.
Chorus of Scholars-"Circus posters ~
Golden DAYS.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
BOYS ARE CRITICAL.
In Writing Stories for Them Authors
Must He Sure OF Facts.

Must BE Sure Of Facts.
In an interesting article on Glow to
Write Stories for Boys" in the Writer,
James Otis, the popular juvenile writer,
gives an amusing illustration Of the
necessity Of accuracy in stating. facts
in boys stories.
"Carelcssness in stating alleged
facts" he says, sis a serious offensc in
the eyes of the boy. He will forgive a
glaring inaprobability when it is boldly
labeled fiction; but you deliberately
insult him when you state that which
he can ascertain from books of refer
ence is absolutely Incorrect. This is
best illustrated by on experience of
mine in connection with one OF my
books.
''The incorrect statement made was
regarding the depth Of water at GER
tain point on Tampa bay, and gained
my information from an old chart OF
the Florida coast, carelessly giving no
heed to the fact that there might be
later publication bearing on the sub
ject. In less than thirty days from the
issuance of the book four letters were
received from as many readers, in which
the mistake was pointed out, with more
or less sarcasm as to the wisdom of the
author.
''The latest coast survey had discov-
cred that this particular portion of the
bay was dry at low water, and at least
four boys had made themselves &C
quainted with thhat fact.
cit was an error such as an older
reader would have passed by unnoticed,
or with smile of pity because Of the
authors ignorance; but a boy does not
allow anything of the kind to go with
out rcbuke, and always remembers it to
the disparagement Of the writer"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
First Real Condolences.

Nov that we are married, Penelope.
and have nothing to conceal from each
other, how
"Pm 80, George. How much did you
give the preacher?"-Chicago Tribune.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Not Quite Suited.

professor, how does the hair cut
suit your"
'The hair is altogether too short-a
little longer, please. "-Fliegende Blaet-
ter.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13

Where They Fall Down.
They're very, very masculine.
But likely still to fail,
When they try to look sardonic
Upon bargain sale.
Detroit Tribune.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13


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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
doomed man

"Well, just ask him if he wants to
collect bill, and if he does tell him to
call day after to-morrow."-Texas Sift-
mos
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Waiter-Shall I bring monsieur a
delni-tasse?
Wilkins (from Chicago)-Yes, and
small cup of coffee.-Truth.
Seen from Two Standpoints.


"Aha!" said Mrs. Strongmind, as she
and her husband sat in one OF the Paris
cafes listening to the band. ''See there
there is Il woman playing in that
orchestra. She is gradually getting
her rights here in France, anyhow"
''Thihnk SOP" laughed Mr.. Strong
mind. 81 don't. That woman is play
ing the second fiddle. "-Detroit Free
Press.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
C0RDELIA.
BY FRANK III. SWEET.
ORDELIA HACK

ORDELlA HAHN
L TT as o Il t
nendine' her back
fence. This was
nothing unusual,
for the fence had
a habit of needing
nending, and for
many a long year
there had been no
one but Cordclia to
do it; and, in fact,
to do all the mend
ing and tending
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13

Shorter Grubb-l wish yer would
help me, ma'am. Me ole pal died yester-
day en-
Mrs. Easy Fruit-What killed him?
Shorter Grubb-He tried ter eat tur-
key widout cranberry sauce.-Chicago
Record.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
He Didn't Have to Like II.

Stern Father of the Girl saw YOU
kiss my daughter as passed the parlor
awhile ago. and want YOU to know l
don't like it.
Young Man-YouJ may not, but l do.
Spare Moments.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13

HE KNEW VIVA
ChareyOb
full
you me-
to
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
Over q Thousand.

Over q Thousand.
The glorious charge of the Light Brigade,
Ely Tennysons famously sung,
Is nothing to that which my doctor made
For taking look at my tongue.
N Y. Recorder
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1895-12-13
HelHad.

81 understand your employer ha. /.
very uniform ter per?''
He has-uni4ormly bad" Chicaea
Times-Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-10
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The immense grain elevator owned
by the Missouri Grain and Commission
Company, of st. Louis, was destroyed
by fire together with seventy thousand
bushels of grain early this morning.
The total loss will reach $4,000.
Willie Bradley, aged IL years, and
Sadie Singer, aged II years, went out
to pick dandelions yesterday afternoon
in West Philadelphia and not returning
to their homes last night searching
party was organized to find them.
This morning the bodies of the chill
dren were found in an open field.
They had been struck by lightning
during storm yesterday afternoon
and both were instantly killed.
Not since December IL, 1878, has the
Delaware river been as high as this morning.
At that time it reached % feet above low
water mark. At 10 o'clock to-day it was p
feet above and still rising The old Della
ware bridge. at Easton, built in 1905, is in
danger. All industries along the Delaware
and Lehigh have been compelled to shut
down.
The steamer Dean Richmond, which went
down over year ago with eighteen souls,
drifted ashore at Dunkirk, N. Y, last night.
Coroner Blood, who believes that the seven
bodies yet unaccounted for will be found in
the hull of the vessel, is investigating.
William Caesar, the negro who murdered
Mary Martin, the colored woman with whom
he had lived, was arraigned to. day before Re-
co:der Golf in New York and pleaded not
guilty. No day was set for the trial.
Wymsn scollsy, son of George w. scollay,
retired physician of New York, shot him
self in the right temple this morning, killing
himself instantly. He had been suffering
from extreme melancholia for the past three
months.
Heavy rains threatened serious floods at
Pufalo, Dankirk, Watertown and other
places in New York last night but the rivers
have subsidized and danger has been averted.
Some damage was done.
There is an extraordinary treshet in the
river at Trenton, N. j., the volume of water
being far in excess of any flood known in
seventeen years, but no great damage is likely
70 result.
DIR. Robert Buchanan, the wife murderer,
sentenced to be executed at Sing Sing, April
%, has engaged lawyers to take his case to
the United states Supreme Court.
The Grand Master of Masons of Pennsyl-
yania, Judge Arnold, has rendered decision
that services at a cremation sre not Christ
ian burial under Masonic law.
The entire lower portion of the large plant
of tho Susquehanna Iron Company, at CO.
lumbia, Pa, was destroyed by fire this morn.
ing.
The Standard Oil Company has made an
other advance in the price of field oil from
S1.27 to $1.35.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-10
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Launch OF the ST. Paul.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 1O.-The
American Line steamship St. Paul was
successfully launched this morning at
Cramps shipyard. Since the unsuc-
cessful attempt to launch the vessel on
March %, the Cramps had tested the
tallow which was used today and
found it to be satisfactory. The weather
was clear, and an immense throng oc-
cupied every point of vantage. Because
of freshet in the Delaware river,
which has greatly swollen the stream,
the time for the launch was fixed for
one o'clock, instead of 2:30 p. NJ, as
decided upon week ago. Five
minutes after one o'clock the signal
was given and the huge ship glided
from the ways amid the shrieks OF
whistles and the shouts of the assem-
bled crowd. AS the vessel struck the
water Miss Griscom. daughter of the
president of the International Steam,
ship Company, broke bottle of wine
over the bows and christened the ship
CT Pau1