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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30
One Way to Cure Green Reporters.

One Way to Cure Green Reporters.
The Albany Journal tells a story of
two green reporters, Englishmen, who
were sent by the city editor of a certain
newspaper to a suburban town to write
up The burning of an orphan asylum.
Late that. night when the news editor
was wondering why no copy" about
the fire was coming by wire, telegraph
messenger rushed in and handed him a
dispatch. He opened it and read:
''Dear Strive are here. What shall
we do?''
It was signed with the names of the
two men sent to write up" the fire.
The news editor made a few remarks,
which, while they were appropriate to
the occasion, would not look we'll in
print; then he wrote on a telegraph
blank this brief MESSAGE:
sFind out where the fire is hottest,
and jump in"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30
SUBSTITUTE FOR SWING BRIDGE
Curious Engineering Structure at
the Mouth of the River Nervion.


the Mouth of the River Nervion.
At the mouth of the river Nervion,
which flows into the Bay of Biscay be-
tween Portugalete and Las Arenas,
curious engineering structure has been
erected within the last few years to
transport passengers, cattle and We.
hicles without interfering with tht
river traffic. 1t consists, says the Man
chester Guardian, of a couple of towers
200 feet high, one on each bank; from
these bridge is suspended by chain
at height sufficient to clear the mast:
f4Gssels- that is, nearly $50 feet above
the water level Of the spring tides.
This bridge carries a line of rails on
which a trolley, is pulled to and fro
by an engine on the Las Arenas or
northern side. With it goes a car, hung
by steel cables, in which the passengers
take their seats. This is not wound up
10 the top, but stays at the level of
the quays. Thus the transit is effected
quickly and regularly, without the de-
lay inseparable from a swing bridge.
A similar ::pont transbordeur" is to be
set up over tnenSeine near Rouen by
a French company. In general ap-
pearance it will resemble the Span
ish one, and if equally successful will
probably lead to the application of the
principle elsewhere. It seems odd that
for such simple and useful device
engineers should have to go to Spain.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30
Beatty's Organs and Pianos.

Hon. DanielF. Beatty, of Washington,
New Jersey, the great Organ and
Piano manufacturer, is building and
shipping more Organs and Pianos than
ever. In 1870 MIR. Beatty left home a
penniless piov boy, and by his indomit-
able will he has worked his way up so as
to sell so far, nearly 100000 or Beatty's
Organs and Pianos since 1870 Nothing
seems to dishearten him; obstacles laid
in his way, that would have wrecked an
ordinary man forever, he turns to an
advertisements and comes out Of it bright
er than eyer. His Instruments. as is
well known, are very popular and are to
be found in all parts ofthe world. We are
informed that during the next ten years
he intends to sell 100000 more Of his
make; thatmeans business of S2O,0OO.-
600, if we average them at $4,000 each.
It is already the largest business of the
kind i'm existence. Write or call upon
Daniel F. Beatty. Washington, New
Jersey, for catalogue.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30
Sealed Bids Wanted.

Notice is hereby given that in pursu
ance of an order Of the board Of county
commissioners made at the July meet
ing thereof, sealed bids for the con-
struction Of g bridge across tie Muddy
creek at point near the Town Of WILL
liston, in the county Of Williams, viii! be
received by the undersigned, at his
Office in the Town Of Wllliston. \. D.,
up to and including the 18th day OF
August, 1897, at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon of said day. Plans and specidca-
11ions for said bridge can be seen on file
in the county auditors Office. The
county board Of commissioners reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
II. ROEHR,
County auditor
Dated Williston, n. D., July II, 1887.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30
Quarterly Meeting.

Services in the NJ. L. Church Sunday,
aug. LIST, as follows, viz: Rev. Sam T..
Ryan, presiding elder, will be in charge
all day. Love Feast 1880 a. m. Preach
inc at II a. m, and Sacrament Of the
Lords Supper. Preaching at S p. NJ.
Also, preaching services in Dahl's Grove
at 8 p. m. Quarterly Conference will be
held in the parsonage at 7 p. m, to-mor-
row, Saturday. There will be no Sum
day School this week.
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Notice Of Chattel Mortgage Sale.

Whereas, Frank Wild and c. Struble of the
Town of Williston. County Of Williams. and
State Of Nor,h Dakota, mortgaEors. did on the
3Oth day of Jul 1894, make their certain chattel
mortgage to John Bruegger & Bro, OF the town,
of Williston County Of Williams, and State OF
North Dakota, mortgages, dated the 3Oth day
Of July, 1894, to secure the follwiny indebted
ness, to wit: One pronissory note for $50, with
intcrcs. At the rate Of 10 per cent per aniuln,
da ted July 30th 1891. and which mortgage was
duly fled in the Office Ofthe Register Of Deeds
of Williams County, State Of Dakota, Oh the 10Th
day Of August, 1894, at o'clock p. m, and
Whereas, Default has been made in the con-
iitioDs in said mortgage, as follows tO-wit:
Failure to pay said note or the interest thereon,
except the sum of $3.50.
Whereas, There is claimed to be due said
mortgage at the date of this notice, the sum of
SXti -one and 5000 dollars, for principal and
interest, and the attorneys fees provided in said
mortgage in case or the foreclosure thereof
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that by
virtue OF said mortgage and by order OF John
Bruegger & Bro. The present owners thereof
will sell for cash The following described cha t.
tells tlt scribed il said mortgage, at the lrOl.t
door Of the post Office in the town ct Williston,
in the county 0 Williams, State OF North D.tko-
ia, at the hour Of , O'Clock P. 81, on Saturday,
the 3lst day of July. 1897 to-wlt: One army
printing press, and printing outfit, composed OF
Williams County Banner.
Dated Nilliston, y. D., July 81. 1897.
J. 5. COSTELLO, Agent.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30

Rev. J. II. Hjetland has been given a
months vacation, and started Wednes-
dav afternoon on a trip to the Yellow
stone Park. He intends making the trip
most of the way on his bicycle, and left
here fully armed and equipped with a
kodak and other paraphernalia for taxi
ing views, etc. The Graphic wishes the
reverend gentleman {. pleasant journey
I'D safe return.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30
a Dictionary index.

A man from Canada called at drug
and book store in Richford. Vt. the
other day and inquired if the dealer had
any indexes for Webster's unabridged
dictionary. His wife, he said, gave
him one for Christmas present, but it
was tarnal slow work hunting up words,
and he thought if he could get al index
it would help him.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30

On Thursday evening, Aug. 5th, will
be commenced a series Of meeting for
the study of the International Sunday
School Lesson, and will be held there
after in the NJ. E. church every Thurs
day evening at o'clock. All persons
interested in Bible study are invited to
attend.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30
Additional Locals.

Rev, Gooderham and family have
moved into the old Dahl house, which
mas Deen thoroughly renovated and tit
lad iii with non eakable roof
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-07-30

Married-On Tuesday, July 9th, by
Rev. J. II. Hjetand, at the residence Of
The bride in this city, Mr.. George A..
Thomas and Mrs. Mary Monroe, Ill Of
yNiliiston, n. D.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
IOWA FLOODS ARE sUBsIDING.
Nnny of the Railroads, However, Are
sill Suffering.

DIES MONIES, April 24.-(Special Tele-
gram. THE worst danger from the floods
seemsl to be past. The levees protecting the
south side of town from the Raccoon river
broke this afternoon and a small section
was flooded; but the river was by this time
subsiding and went down almost as fast as
it had risen. The railroads are still suffer
ing however The Des Moines, Northern d
Western lost three miles of track in one
stretch and one in another and will not re-
sumo operation of trains till tomorrow. The
Chicago Great Western and the keokuk d
Western have resumed operation of trains
but the tracks are in a precarious condi-
Lion More washouts occurred today on both
lines The Rock Island service between this
city and Keokuk is indefinitely discontinued
owing to the washouts and loss of bridges
The Chicago, Burlington Quincy main
line Is in bad condition and trains are run
ming very irregularly total of four or five
miles of track being reported lost In the
western part of the state. Six inches OF
water fell at Creston and at Osceola Thurs-
day and Friday evenings, and damage was
done County and railroad bridges in all
directions are washed out and there has been
heavy less of stock by drowning.
MALVERN, Ia, April 24.-(Special.) NAL
vern was visited by a terrible rain storm
again last night. The water fell In torrents.
The gauge at the creamery reports fall
OF two and one-half inches of water. Charles
Royce's house was struck by lightning, the
lightning coming down the chimney, blow
ing off the lids of the stoves and tearing
its way out through the plastering and side
boards The creek in the western portion
of town is out over the bottoms and several
houses are surrounded. The Nishna river,
about two miles east, is out all over the
valley and several farmers have been com
PEELED to take their cattle to higher ground.
AVOCA, Ia, April 24.-(Specal.)-A large
portion of this town is under water. Up
to o'clock this evening no train had ar
rived today from the east or south owing to
washouts. Last nights rain and hail storm
was the most severe that has occurred here
for nearly twenty years. Several families
living on the bottoms were compelled to
move out. Some twenty-five hogs were
drowned
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25

appreciate the importance of the health
and strength of the delicate organs
that constitute her womanhood. The
woman who neglects her health in this
respect is sure to be a continual sufferer
and is in constant danger of an early
grave. To such woman wifehood is a
torture and motherhood menace.
DIR, Pierce's Favorite Prescription acts di-
rectly and only on the organs that make
wifehood and motherhood possible. 1t in-
vigorates them and makes them healthy.
1t prepares woman for an almost pang-
less maternity. 1t does away with
the dangers of motherhood II insures
the health of the newcomer in the family.
Over 10000 women have testified to its
wonderful virtures. All good druggists
sell it, There is nothing "just as good"
'!f i had not been for your medicine and your
Pike Co., Arks,, ~ would no doubt be in my
grave or in insane asylum. Fourteen years
ago. when my second child was born came very
bad could hardly live could not lie down and
raise up without great pain. My life was mis-
cry to me. God alone knows what suffered.
'Favorte Prescription according to directions
] used one bottle of the Pleasant Pellets
two of the Golden Medical Discovery aud six
OF Favorite Prescription In little over one
year after began your medicine gave birth TO
Twins. Since then l have a boy baby ten months
old He weighed eleven pounds at his birth 1
have been better in health since the birth OF these
children than had been for years before. Before
using your medicine my weight was about one
hundred and thirty five pounds, and now weigh
one hundred and sixty-hve."
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are safe,
sure, swift and permanent cure for cousti-
patton. They never gIipe. One is gentle
laxative, and two Q mild cathaItc. Drug
xists sell them.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
ITS WIDE SCOPE
DR.. Shepard's Work Covers a Large Field.
All Common Curable Diseases Treated With
Are Supplied Free to Every Patient.

DR., Shepard is treating daily a variety
OF patients of both sexes Many children
are among the number. Visitors who care
TO may visit the doctors offices and note
how an extensive practice is carried on
The latest appliances for treating all forms
of catarrh, deafness, nervous and wasting
diseases, can be seen. His are the largest
medical offices in the city. The parlors,
consulting roooms and drug rooms present
busy scenes each day Two rapid stcnogra-
piers are employed In correspondence with
distant patients, who write weekly reports
to DIR. Shepard. The electrical rooms have
the latest instruments for use in this line
and are In charge of AN expert. Neuralgia,
rheumatism, lung and stomach affections,
nervous debility, catarrh and skin diseases,
are successfully treated. Also rupture and
diseases of women. Free consultation by
letter or in person.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
ELK DIE IN THE YELLOWSTONE.
Stnryc to Death In the Great Park
During the Winter Months.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 24.-(Special)-
Gustavo Schnitger, state game and fish com
missioner, has received an interesting report
from his game warden stationed in Jacksons
Hole, south of the Yellowstone National
park The warden reports that 25,0O0 head
of elk tried to winter in the district, but
that there was not food enough for them
and that 900 head of calf elks and $500 full
grown animals have died of starvation dur
ing the winter. The ranchmen of the region
have been obliged to guard their hay stacks
i'll order to keep the elk from getting the
hay. put UP for cattle. Fences of ordinary
construction were inadequate to keep the elk
out of meadows or enclosures where hay VEG
put UP. The warden expects trouble with
Indian hunting parties during the coming
year, although efforts are made to keep them
from visiting the region. The license law is
eyaded in many instances by foreign and
nonresident hunters, who kill game unlaw
fully whenever they get an opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
RESERVOIR DAM GIVES WAY
Summit Lake" Suddenly Takes Leave of
Its Artificial Bed
TAXES OUT THE BURLINGTON TRACKS
Large Amount of Damage Done to
Other Propcrty-Henviest Rain
fall I'm Years In the Vi
cinity of Creston.

CRESTON, Ia, April 24.-(Special Tele-
ram.)-The heaviest rain in years fell here
last night. Six inches of water has fallen in
forty-eight hours. The dam OF the Creston
Water Works company, which has been dam
aged by spring rains, gave way and Summit
Lake" emptied itself, entailing $4,000 loss.
Live stock has been drowned, bridges washed
away and traffic on the Burlington road is
suspended by washouts. Cellars are full of
water. streets we're converted into streams
and small streams are raging rivers. The
loss to live stock will be heavy. The city
is now without fire protection since the
reservoir broke. The structure gave way
gradually, which prevented damage to peo-
pie living In the low lands. On the Burling-
ton road no trains were run on the Hopkins
bi ianch ali day and main line trains were
from five to ten hours late. At Melrose seri-
GUS washouts occurred, and at many places
the tracks were under water.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
MAYOR CALLS OUT THE MILITIA.
Town of Alexandria the Scene of Az
fray between Negroes and Whites.


WASHINGTON, April ga telephone
message received here from Alexandria, Va,
at 1l:45 O'Clock stated it was rumored that
400 negroes from Arlington were near the
city and would come in between midnight
and l o'clock.
At IL O'Clock the mayor called out the
militia and from 1000 to 1900 wildly excited
men were seen parading the streets. The
Alexandria light infantry, which had ar
ranged to 80 to New York and take part in
the Grant memorial ceremonies, has been or
dered by the mayor not to leave the city
until further orders.
At Ills a. m, reports reached here from
Alexandria that mob of negroes had at
tackled the whites and police on guard at
the Lacey House, II is reported that shots
were exchanged and one policeman killed.
1t is impossible to confirm these rumors as
at this hour there is no communication with
that city.
WASHINGTON. April 25.-When the news
that the negroes were marching on the city
was eifted down it was traced TO irrespon-
sble rumors. The militia have returned to
their armory, and only the police OF the city
are ON guard No attack was made on
Laceys house and the reported killing OF a
policeman is without fact or foundation.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25

the Pontoon Bridge company would make
no more attempts to cross the river; but
today the company began floating its barges,
and expects In few days to have a cross
ing completed
DUNCAN. Neb., April 2i.-(Special) Am
total OF over five inches for this week. To-
day is partly cloudy, sultry and hot. Grass
and small grain are making a heavy growth.
Trees are leafng and budding rapidly.
SYRACUSE Neb., April 24.-(Special.)-
Rain to the depth OF 1.27 inches fell last
night Fruit and grasses are doing nicely
Farmers are delayed by the rains, but every
thing looks favorable for good crops.
PAPILLION, Neb., April 4.-(Special.)-
Owing to the heavy rain Thursday and the
succeeding one last night, the Papilllon
creek overfiowed its banks. The water
reached the highest point for many years.
Tho Oldest residents say the water was the
highest In their recollection. The opera
house was flooded. The spring Is very back
ward for farmers and many have not sue
ceeded in getting their small grain sown.
WINSIDE. Neb. April 24.-(Specal.)-It
has rained almost every day this week. The
storms have been accompanied by some hail
and lightning but no damage has been done
and In spite Of the wet weather farmers are
getting their crops in the ground and gar
dens are progressing rapidly.
WEST POINT, Neb., April 24.-(Special)
For the last three nights violent thunder
storms and heavy rains have fallen In this
section. Farmers are unable to cultivate
the lowlands and roads are almost impass-
able. Wheat is all planted, but preparations
for corn land are very much behind. Farm
ers do not expect to get onto the bottom
lands for two weeks
GRETNA, Neb., April 24.-(Special.)-
Thursday night heavy rain storm drenched
the county Over an inch and half Of
water fell. Yesterday another heavy shower
fell between and Z o'clock, followed by a
severe hail storm that lasted fully five min
utes, completely covering the ground. Speci-
mems were picked up as large as hens eggs
Considerable damage was done to fruit trees
that are just budding Very little wind
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
TRIES TO JUSTIFY THE LIBEL.
Captain ROmyn Brings Sensational
Testimony In His COurt-MnrtinI.

ATLANTA, Ca, April 24.-At the Romyn
court martial today Captain Romyn brought
some sensational testimony. He is making
every effort to prove by his witnesses that
his comments on the relations between Lieu
telant Bamford and Mrs. O'Brien, which
form a part OF the charges, were justified.
Lieutenant w. f. Martin testified that he
had seen Lieutenant Bamford and Mrs
O'Brien together frequently enough to create
comment and that Mrs. Martin had cut
Mrs O'Bren Martin testified that other
members OF the garrison had ceased speak
ing to Mrs O'Brien. Lieutenant Kaulke
followed. The action OF Bamford and Mrs.
o OBrien were such as to produce unfavorable
comment, he said. and such epithets as
Shameful" and "scandaloiIs" were used by
inmates OF the post in reference to the
that CT her husband, ,characterizing the
relations OF Lieutenant Bamford and Mrs.
O'Bren as a desperate dirtaton.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
FUNDS FOR THE mo. A. WORK.
Contemplate Expepdi tHre of $50, 900
During the Year.

MOBILE, Ala. Aprilo24. 1.-THE fourth days
session of the international convention of
the Young Mems Christian association was
opened this morning by devotional exercises
Richmond. Va, and DR.. oSeofed continued
his bible study course, He was followed by
Mr., Messer of Chicago. Who called on the
resolutions committee TO read that portion
of its report which deals with the work
of the international committee. The reso
lutions offered called for the raising and
expenditure OF $62.3OO for the remainder of
the current year, making total OF $50 900
the same amount as was authorized for
1898 An effort will be made to raise this
money.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
ATTEMPT TO CUT THE LEVEE
Scheme of Unknown Persons to Make Hole
with Dynamite.
PLANS FRUSTRATED BY THE WATCHERS
Supposed to lie the work of some
One Who Thought to Save Himself
from Damage by Relieving
the Pressure of Water.

NEW ORLEANS April 24.--The river
has been stationary around the ffteen-foot
mark for about three days now, and while
the strain has been terrific it is nothing in
comparison TO the anxiety as to what the
river is going to do next. Scientific ex-
perts frankly admit that they are uncer-
tain as to the whereabouts OF the crest of
the flood wave. Several of them predict
that the danger period will not be over for
thirty days yet. On the other hand, men
living alongside of the river who have
watched the Mississippi for years are GER
tain that the fall is about to begin, and
that the danger period will soon be over. In
the meantime, the constant warfare day and
night is beginning to tell upon the weaker
nerves. The effect is apparent in the fre-
quent attempts to cut the levees and the
redoubled vigilance on the part of the de-
tenders. The attempt to blow up the Bonnet
Carre levee with dynamite was probably the
work of some crank whose mind gave way
from terror, although 1t is blamed OIL the
city of New Orleans. A crevasse there
would carry off an ocean of water into the
lakes and thence to the gulf Another ia
vorite and suspected levee cutting spot is
Socolas canal about sixty miles below the
city, where the water would have barren
stretch of four miles to reach Lake Bor-
g0gne.
The weak levees are reported every day.
Trains of material and men are kept hying
and all-night forces were at work. New
Orleans, like Gretna, on the opposite side,
continues to fortify itself The idea is to
build so as to be able to stand two feet
more of water. This will ensure safety
against the rivers highest possible stage
as well as placing the towns beyond the
danger from crevasses elsewhere in the
neghborhood.
A break in the levee twenty feet wide is
reported at Burton's saw mill, just below
Baton Rouge
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-25
UPPER MISSISSIPPI is RISING
Caused by the Floods in the Iowa
Rivers.


Rivers.
ST. LOUIS, April 24.-1eavy rains have
swollen the Des Moines Skunk and Iowa
rivers, whose waters eventually flow into
the Mississippi river, and as result, at
Warsaw, ILL.,, the outlook is bad. Major
Meiggs Of the government engineers is act
ing in conjunction with the commissioners
OF that drainage district and is protecting
the levees. The north and south forks of
the Fabious river, flowing through Missouri
near Quincy, ILL.,, are out of their banks and
all other streams are booming. All the low
lands in the vicinity of Hannibal, Mo, are
now submerged and the outlook is not en-
couraging, as the big rise from the Des
Moines river is expected to reach there to-
day.
The Missouri river, on the contrary, shows
a decline At this point the Mississippi
this morning showed rise of 0.2 feet, with
03 rise at Hannibal and 0.S rise at Keokuk
Above there the river is falling
Today Weather Observer Frankenfeld
makes the following prediction: THE river
at st. Louis will fall slowly for a day or
two. The Missouri will continue to fall
steadily. The Mississippi above the mouth
Of the Missouri will rise, a stage close to
eighteen feet being indicated at Hannibal on
Sunday and sixteen feet at Louisiana by
Monday" r'..-