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lTO BE Continued
BUILDING OF ROME'S COLISEUM.
Convicts Were Compelled to Do the Work
by Pope Plus VII.

VOnV1ctS W ere SOmpeLeO TO 10 the WORK
by Pope Plus VII.
The Coliseum was made to stand for.
ever. If we gaze at it from the east
side, where it appears still intact. we
are forced to exclude the possibility of
Il spontaneous collapse of such a SUBJ
stantial structure. Yet the repeated
conclusions of the earth in the fifth CEN
tuTy may have caused crack or rent
like the one which cuts the Pantheon
Oh the side of the via dell Palombeila.
II such an accident occurred in the
Pantheon in solid wall IS feet thick,
built by such an experienced archi-
tcct as ]Iadrian. it is even more likely
to have happened in the Coliseum, the
outer belt of it being of stones without
cement, and pierced by three rows of
arcades and one row of windows. The
equilibrium once destroyed, the re-
suits are obvious, especially if we re-
member how quickly arbOrescent
plants and trees take root and pros
per in the dry soil of an abandoned
building. The stones on the edges of
the crack must have been lifted Or
wrenched from their sockets by the
roots wedged themselves into the
joists and acting rs levers. Readers
familiar with the vignettes of the COL
iseum of the sixteenth and seventeenth
centuries will remember how exact
~ they represent this process of dis
Indignation of the ages, stone by stone.
When Plus VII. determined to build
the great buttress to support the edge
of the outer belt on the side of the via
Iii S. Giovanni in Laterno he was obliged
to employ convicts serving for life,
promising them a reduction in the
terms of Imprisonment if they sue
ceeded in propping it up. The danger
was such that the forest timber used
in the scaffolding could not be removed
while the masons were progressing
with their work. but had to be left inn
hcdded in the thickness of the support
ing wallS,-Atlantic.
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TWO BABIES.

.,,.vorn stoop Of an humble homo
us Ian though narrow street,
10 .ne day as yet was young and fair
hi's o.. - snringtime sun was sweet.
As 1no aed man in decent garb,
y a. - look half vague. half sad.
VIII held the hand in his trembling
etmrdv four-year lad.
:. voice; Nov, dad. don't you quit the
uaod care gran'pa, John, dear!'
TAXI Eenowing nod as the baby gave!-
lch 40 old man did not hear,
bu, -" nressed more firmly the soft wee
uht the eyes so quick and bright,
sou ssrotecting love just as clearly felt
M ~ warnth of vernal light.
wandered how and Of what they
z,.so Two children in the sun;
!n .he babe of age and the babe Of youth
~ lo.. ~ their plane of being one?
f ~ thought I might, could learn that
.,.,,e NJ life the burden plain,
Ma norhaps the tired in His love would sit,
~ I p light the babies twain.
Mitchell, in Springfield (Mass) Re-
publican.
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road. After night Of 80 much excite
ment camp slept late. Lambert was
aroused somewhere about seven by q
scratching at the tent Zap, and Sergt.
Burns, answering the summons to
"come in,' poked his freshly shaved face
through framing of white canvas to
ask IT he might send the lieutenant some
breakfast from the cook-fre. It was
barely "a hours since his arrival in camp,
ana so crowded had these hours been
with event, experience and novelty that
the young officer seemed to feel he had
been month on duty. There lay his
blue flannel blouse at the foot of his cot.
Unseen hands had tossed it from the
window at which on his first appear
ance the previous night slender, white
robed form had been piteously crying
for help. He drew it to him and
searched the left shoulder strap. Yes!
Even now three or four curling hairs
were twining like the tendrils of vine
about it's dead-gold border and across
the field of sky-blue velvet-another
vogue to the day. "She had time to dis
entangle the mass, but could not see
these fine filaments in so dim a light"
he laughed to himself "Only fancy
what my Merrimac madre would say if
she were to hear that a pretty head-a
southern girls head-had been resting
on my shoulder the very first night l
got here! Only fancy what the damsel
herself would say, if she had a chance to
say anything! And as her mamma
well, what wouldn't she say?'
Lambert had lots to think of as he
made his soldier toilet and came forth
into the gloomy, moisture-laiden air,
for the southeasterly wind was sweep
ing the rain clouds up from the distant
gulf, and nature looked bleak and dis
NAL. Two items occurred to give him
comfort. No sooner had he stepped out
into the open space than the one sentry
at the other end of the camp shouted:
Turn out the uard-commanding Of
ficer! which was unnecessary at the
distance and under the circumstances,
yet clearly proved that the disposition
among the men was to 'brace up in
recognition of the arrival of an officer
who knew what discipline meant.
And then, looking suspiciously as
though he had been waiting for a chance
to undo the i'll effect of his blunder of
the previous day, there in front of
Burns tent stood Corporal Cunningham,
company clerk; and the salute with
which he honored the camp commander
was as pregnant with good intent as it
was clumsy in execution. Somebody
had placed an empty clothing box by
the side of the tent, covered it with can
vas fly, and set this improvised table for
one with the best tins the company mess
afforded. Somebody else had carefully
BACKED the lieutenant's boots and shoes
and presently up came young German
soldier bearing the lieutenant's break
fast on the company cooks breadboard,
which was covered with a clean white
towel.
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young woman threw herself at her
mothers side and began chatting and
Shaping the slender white hands and
begging all manner of absurd and i'm
possible things Of the PROSTATE, pallid,
death-like form. Elinor, who had
obeyed orders and locked the impulsive
damsel in, had now released her and
then collapsed.
do not try to raise her head" said
Lambert, gently, to the frightened
child, who, having exhausted one eff
fort, was now striving to revive her
mother with passionate kisses. 1--WE
must restore the circulation to the
brain. Pardon me; have you little
brandy? or whisky?'
'There isn't drop in the house,"
said Miss Walton, piteously. eve had
some, that had been in the cellar for
years, that mother hid during the war;
but-you-it was being stolen, or some
thing-and she sold what was left.''
Burns quickly left the room. When
he returned, few minutes later, he
held forth a little flask. Mrs. Walton
still lay senseless, and her condition
was alarming to one and ALL Lambert
poured out a stiff dose. snake her take
it all, little by little," he whispered to
Miss Walton, and then, with calm de-
cision, stopped, and, encircling the
slender waist of the younger girl with
his arm, quickly lifted her to her feet.
A tress of her rich. red-brown hair was
caught in his shoulder-strap, but neither
noticed it. Such was the patients
prostration that for moment even
brandy failed of it's stimulating effect.
Not until several spoonfuls had been
forced between her blue lips did there
come that shivering sigh that tells of
reviving consciousness. The white
hands began feebly to pluck at her
dress and the heavy eyclids to open
slowly. 1--WE will fall back" whispered
Lambert. "I'll wait in the hail.
But when he turned to tiptoe away, a
very touzled, tangled, dishevelled. but
pretty head had to come. too. There
was too much of that fine, shining, SHIN
mering tress to let go. Burns was al
ready creal1ing out into the dark pas
sage. Miss Walton was absorbed in her
mothers face. Miss Katherine's round
ed cheek had flushed as red as the in
va]id's was white, and both her tiny
hands were madly Juggling and pulling
at the offending tendrils: but who could
work to advantage with the back or side
of ones head practically clamped to the
work bench? Miss Katherine could not
tear herself loose except at the risk of
carrying away a square inch or more
of scalp, for the strap would not yield,
and it's wearer could not help SO long
as her own hands were Juggling. There
was every likelihood, therefore, that the
tableau on which Nine. Walton'c open
ing eyes should gaze would be about
the very last she would care to see-the
bonnie head of her precious child re-
posing, to all appearance, en- shoulder
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in Yankee blue-When Lambert, alive
to the desperate nature of the situation,
quickly cast loose the two or three
buttons of the flannel sack coat then so
much in vogue, and, slipping out of that
and into the hall, rejoined his impcr-
turbable sergeant.
II hope the lieutenant will pardon my
taking his flask. I saw it in the tent
this evening, sir. and the captain didn't
leave the key of the medical chest-with
me, leastwise.''
You did right. That was some good
cognac they got for me in New Orleans.
l hope it will revive her. Ought we not
to send for DR.. Hand?'
mo, SIR" whispered Burns. "she
wouldn' thave him for one OF her niggers
and be damned to them. know now
where Riggs had been getting his
liquor, and where our coffee and sugar
has been going. He's bribed these
thieving servants of hers to steal that
precious brandy, and those damn scoun-
drels broke into the cellar tonight 70
get more"
"But they must have been drinking
in the first place. Where could they
have got that liquor? Hers was gone
Sold"
I'm town, somewhere. I'll find out
But here the lieutenant checked him. \
feeble voice was just audible in the adj
joining room:
Have they gone? Have I been i'll ?
Esther-daughter. see that-No! I
must see that young officer, at once"
Not tonight, mother" answered the
elder girl, pleadingly. "Not tonight.
Tomorrow; you'll be rested then"
THAT may be too late. Whatever
happens. there must be no court-mar-
tial. He said ] should have to testi-
fly: % would you. You saw. Esther,
and ii under oath we should have to
tell"
Quick! Come out of this!" whis-
pered Lambert. hoarse]y, and dragged
the sergeant after him to the dark and
wind-swept shadows Of the yard.
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Her Preference.

The Judgment of men is apt to be
warped by sentiment and feeling. In
Scotland the people abominated hymns
simply because the Episcopalians used
them. The Presbyterians sang only the
Psalms of David. The Episcopalians
used stained glass in their church win
dows, and for that reason the Scotch
looked upon stained glass as something
of unholy origin. a Presbyterian min
ister had been bold enough to intro
duce this hated innovation. He was
showing it in triumph to one of his
female parishioners. and asked her how
she liked it. "Ay!" she said; lou ay!
it is bonny. Eth! but prefer the gless
jist as God made it!"-Youth's Compan-
ion.
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He Evidently Was QuibblinE.

II will write you good recommends
ton as to your working ability" said
'Rastus' employer, who had been forced
to part with him because of the mys-
terious disappearance of sundry small
articles, "but I am afraid l cant say
much for your honesty"
''Tell you, Mr.. Blackwell. said has
tus, after a moments thought; 20
might put in de words dat is a. honest
40 I kin be, KANT your'-Cincinnaa
Enquirer.
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Short. Chsap and Pleasant Route to the

The Flint e. Pere Marquette Steamships
leave Milwaukee every evening, except Sat-
urday, at s:45, and the big car ferry "Pere
Marquette'' Qargest in the world leaves
Manitowoc every evening, except Satur-
day, at II 100 O'Clock. Both lines arrive at
Ludington the following morning in time
to connect with trains for all points in
Michigan, Ohio, Canada, East and South.
Passengers will save money and time, as
well as enjoy pleasant journey, by Pur-
chasing tickets via F. & P. M. X: X. ASK
your local agent for tickets via this route,
and for further information apply to your
agent, or H. F. Moeller, Asst Genl. Pass.
A1t Saginaw Mich,
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Her Regret.

He was worth good deal in money, but
not in anything else.
II am sorry to have to leave you so much,
he said, as he put on his overcoat and start"
ed for the club.
II am sorry you can't leave me more and
do it sooner,' she returned.
And somehow that bothered him all the
evening. In fact, he was somewhat tempt
ed to change his will.-Chicago Post
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'How foolish" said the good old minister;
do you not realize that the chances are e
$1,000 to against you?" "Of course do"
answered the young man, who had bought a
lottery ticket; land yet my hopes are not
half as ridulous as those you raised in the
hearts of the Sunday school boys when you
told them that every one of them had a
chance at the presidential chair. Indian
apolis Journal.
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MQthemQtic0,

old Mother Earth is from the stars count
ing miles upon miles into millions, as the
distance from Neptune to Mars. The way
they throw figures is awful, on the size of
the little sun spot, and how long it would
take to walk round it if it wasn't SO deuced-
ly hot. They measure the depth of the
ocean, and the distance across it as well,
get the weight in the air of a meteor, and
locate the right spot where they fell. But
astronomers and mathematicians all con-
TESS that they can't get just right the miles
gone over by papa, when he totes" the cross
kid in the night.-N. Y. World.
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New jersey Grocers Sued.

Trenton, n. j., June "a Especially; Suit
Register Company of Dayton, Ohio, against
Edwards &; Vreeland, grocers of Paterson,
n. j., who use Globe cash register, which
the National Company claims infringes its
patents. An injunction and damages are
asked for
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TX

Sunday morning came. gloomy.
cloudy, with the wind still moaning
among the almost leafiess branches and
whirlinR dust-clouds from the crooked
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06
The New Navy Rifle.

The strongest shooting gun in the world
is the new Lee rifle made by the Winches.
ter Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, c.,
for the U. S. Navy. When fired there
is pressure on the breech of SO, 1000 pounds
would withstand such tremendous strain
was great undertaking, but the Winches-
tiers, with their vast and varied experience
and wonderful plant, succeeded in turning
out gun entirely satisfactory in every way
to the Navy. Like all Winchester rifles
they shoot to perfection. work smoothly
and easily and are strong serviceable arms
The Winchesters send large illustrated
catalogue free upon request,
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A Kings Humor-"We have long &C.
count to settle with Turkey" said Prince
Constantine, grimly. "Yes,' said King
George, with a smile, "and it's a running ac-
count at hat."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Enterprtses of Great Pith and Moment

Have. ere now, had their currents turned
awry," as Hamlet says. by an attack of dys-
repsia. Napoleon failed to improve his ad-
Vantage at Austerlitz in consequence, it is
said, Of indigestion brought on by some in
discretion in eating. In order to avoid dys--
pepsia, abstain from over indulgence, and
letters Stomach Bitters, more effective
than any dietetic in improving the tone of
the stomach: Liver complaint, chills and
fever, and rheumatism are annihilated by
the Bitters.
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In order not to be an exception to the
rule, Guibollard ran down his mother-in-
law. Briefly, VIII at have you against her?''
asked his friend, impatiently "Her daugh-
ter was the laconic reply.-L'Illustre de
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06

.fDear me-" said an old lady, who prob
ably never knew of such a game as base
ball, dear me! How this craze for china is
growing. Here's club in New York city
chat is paying 1000 for pitcher.'
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A HEALTHY WIFE
Ie a Husbands Inspiration.

A sickly, half-dead-and-alive woman,
especially when she is the mother OF a
family, is a damper to all joyousness
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06
1t Might Pay.

Great Editor (meditatively)-1 wonder, II
it wouldn't pay for US to start religious de-
partment in our Sunday edition?
Managing Editor-lt might. I've got
scrap book at home full of frst-rate jokes
about bishops.-N. Y. Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06

Medium-The spirit of your wife wishes
to speak with you, Mr.. Jones.
Jones-Tell her lock the door and put
the cat out every night.-N. Y. Journal.
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"StIr TObaCCO.''

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06

Every evening we make resolutions abou
getting up earlier, and break them the mex
morning .-Washingto Democrat.
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Mrs. Newed-"Was I nervous, dear, dur.
ing the ceremony" Miss Spitegirl-Well,
trihe at first, darling but not after William
had said yes Truth.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06

feeling of sufocation and alarm, she
must at once regain her strength.
It matters not where she lives, she
can write letter. Mrs. Pinkham,
of Lynn, Mass, will reply promptly
and without charge. The following
shows the power of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, accom-
panied with letter of advice:
"Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-1 have SUI
fered for over two years with falling,
enlargement and liberation of the
womb, and this spring, being in such a
weakened condition, caused me to flow
for nearly six months. Some time
ago, urged by friends, I wrote to you
for advice. After using the treatment
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06

If man has little money and doesn't
work, he is called capitals Washlngton
Democrat.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06

in the home.
/ sometimes
marvel at
the patience
of some hus-
bands.
Ifawonan
finds that
her energies
are tagging
and that
everything
tires her,
her sleep is
disturbed
by horrible
dreams,
and that
she often
wakes sud.
denly in the
mint with a
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1897-08-06

Mother. come ln-pleaSc uo-'l1u ~
these gentlemen CO." said the girl. IN
deed. we are very much obliged to YOU
she continued, addressing Lambert,
"for coming so quickly. That one, VINO
seemed intoxicated, might have killed
mother, who is far from strong. lnev
had opened the cellar door, you see' >.
And she pointed to where the oroao
wooden leaf had been turned oach' lea'-
ing black, yawning chasm.
"Your mother is faint" cried Lam
bert, springing forward just IN time
for, now that victory was perched upon
her banners, the foe soundly thrashed
and driven from the field, nature
woman-like--had reasserted hersel1,
and the lady of Walton Hall would
have sunk to earth but for the strong
Young arms that received her linen
came renewed cutlery from wlthlh-
doors. Miss katherine could not nave
obeyed the maternal mandate, for there
she was at the window, insistent. clam
orous. Bring her right in hyuh!' she
cried. do you hyuh what say rs
tuho Oh. who day-uhd to lock me IN
this room? You Elinor! open TINS 90
Instantly, I tell you!"
A moment later, when. by the hght
Of Burns lantern, now in Miss esther
trembling grasp. the two men pore the
limp and nerveless shape into the near
est room and laid it Teverently upon
the sofa. . wild-eyed and dlsheveIseo
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-11
rxten.ton a. a. Clr,nIt.

The extension Of the national circuit
beyond the customary period has raised
a storm OF criticism. The stars of the
circuit want to stop at the usual time
and enjoy the winter in the rest they
have well earned: yet. in the fear that
some rival may stick to the circuit.
make better showing for the year,
based on wins and number Of starts,
they protest and continue to ride. The
standing Of the cracks Is reckoned after
the msnner In which baseball teams
are rated in the National League. By
Percentage. Prize and Points Table"
SpOoner. Mr.. SDConer Is not an officer
ri the L. A. W., and his table might not
carry any more weight than one kept
b. any other man, we're it not for the
fact that he has done his work well,
advertised it and interested the riders
in It sufficiently to induce them TO stick
to the circuit as much as possible. Now
It Is this table that is worrying a num-
Der CT the stars who desire to stop
racing for the season. They have
proved their right to stand in the front
row Of notable men OF speed.yet IL they
leave the circuit for a sufficient length
Of tine second raters may come along
and through luck and occasional merit
win enough races to place them in their
midst in the table, or possibly to pass
them. And then the second rater
would probably loge no time in pro-
claiming the fact that he was a better
man, on the showing for the season,
than Eddie Bald or Gardiner or Cooper
or Mertens. or any Of the men who
strive hard for the title Of champion Of
the year. a remedy In such a case
would seem to lie in the hands Of the
racing board, which might establish a
table Of It's own fan official table,, and
designate the beginning and ending oil
the official racing season. Such a
course would prevent such a situation
az exists at present, and, besides. the
browning 81 a champion at the hands
Of the Leagues Racing Board would
| lend TO the title even greater lustef
than IT now possesses. The extension
Of the national circuit through the
southern states, from Florida TO Mexi.
60, will add two months TO the regular
season, the period in which the flyer
usually rest after the summer cam.
Daign, which Is enough TO wear out al.
most any racing man.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-12-11

emitted cloud Of ink which discol-
ored the water OF the pool.
No animal Of the sea presents 80 hid
eous an appearance as does this sea
spider Of eight arms. ita body ID a
small bag from which radlate the
arms. each Of which seems to have the
penetrating faculty Of the snake. The
animals can make their way into the
smallest places and seem able 10 COM
press the body into ain inconceiyabIy
small space. in this way often escaping.
aided by the cloud OF ink thrown out.
Numerous tales have often been told
Of the ferocity OF the octopus. but few.
u any, will stand the test Of inyestiga-
ton. ] have caught suusas Of these ami
mails, but never was moieate1. the ''sea
spider always making away az rapidly
as possible. though struggling desper-
ately when taken. | usually caught
them with q light spear or pole. and
the moment they were struck thew
would seize the pole and wind their
snaka-like arms about It. with the 9th.
ars cllnging TO the coral, the whole
mass presenting the appearance Of
snakes rolling and coiling together II
was often almost impossible TO dislodge
mem. and sometimes large pieces Of
coral would be brought up. illustrating
lne strength Of the animals.
An amusing incident occurred one
nay whom an octopus. crawling from
piece o. coral that had been thrown
on me beach. was kicked by d man,
wnereupon the inaulted and enraged
animal sprang at It's enemy and chung
70 tightly to his legs that II was al
most impossible to break II away
hnd the lookers-on were obliged 10 20