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9 O'Clock a. IN, July 5, 1868

9o'clock a. m, July 5, 1868.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines.
On motion Board adjourned till l
O'Clock to allow Republican and Demo-
cratic County Conventions to meet in
Court House. Carried.
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For Saddles and Cowboy Outfits

call at I. C. Stewards Harness Shop. I
have now full line of Fnrstnow &
Coggshall's celebrated Stock Saddles;
also Harness Of all descriptions. Prices
reasonable. Call and see me.
I. C. STEWART,
Wiliston, n. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-22

Summons. .....
State Of North Dakota, SIS In District Court,
Countyof Williams. 80 I'd Judicial District
Edwin C. Miller, Plaintiff,
VS.. Oh
Ada T. Miller. Defendant.)
The State of Moth Dakota to the above named
defendant TIA III.
You are hereby summoned to answer the com
plant in this action. and to serve copy Of your
answer upon the subscriber at his Office in the
Town of Williston, State of North Dakota, with
upon you, exclusive of the day of service; and
III case of your failure to appear or answer,
Judgment will be taken against you By default
for the relief demanded iii the complaint.
Dated at WillisoE, n d., June 10Th, A. D. 1898.
r. H. COPELAND
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Williston, n. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-22

For state wolf bounty 40 mills.
On motion Philip Bonham's taxes of
1896 were abated, 1926 to be applied Oh
1897 taxes.
On motion the Sheriff's report on col
lection ofdelipuuent taxes was accepted.
On motion an error in the assessment
of Tande WAS corrected
On motion board adjourned till 8
O'Clock July 8.
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9 O'Clock, a. m, July 9th.

9o'clock, a. m, July 9th.
Board met persuant to adjournment.
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines
Report of proceedings Of the board of
equalization Of the town of Williston
read.
r. II. Copeland appeared before board
in the interest OF the St. P. M. & NJ. Ry.
Co. in regard to the assessment of Viii
iston township.
Moved to accept check of 500 from
Geo. Purvis for taxes on S. Of N. w.
I and N. ) Of S. w. / of Sec. "a. Twn.
l54, Range l0l. for the year 1898. Car
ried.
Board adjourned till o'clock p. m.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-22
ct the New Bakery.

Ice Cream and cake will be served at
Mrs. Bellinger's new Bakery Salesroom
every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
evening. Don't forget it. Now, young
man, give your girl an invitation to par
take of these rich treats.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-22

O'clock p. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines.
Check from Geo. Purvis FOR $lGO &C.
cepted and receipted for by Chairman
Gaines.
On motion the price of all land proved
up on was placed at 81 per acre. Car
ried.
On motion board adjourned till 8
o'clock q. M, July eth.
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I:3O O'Clock p. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines.
On motion 2 mills was added to county
revenue tax as an emergency tax,
making total for county revenue 10
mills.
On motion q road tax of mills was
levied.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Board Of Co. Commissioners

OF THE
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-22

y o'clock a. M, July 9TH.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines.
Board continued as Board of Equali-
cation.
On motion board adjourned till l 80
p. IN.
l:30 O'Clock p. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines.
Board continued as Board of Equali-
cation, and examined the several as
SCISSORS books and made due correc-
tons.
On motion board closed as board of
eqalization and opened as board of
county commissioners.
On motion the polling place of the
Sd district was changed from Holland
P.O. to Holland school house.
On motion the following inspectors
for General Election to be held on Nov.
s. 1898, was appointed:
LIST Dist. S. Brownell, I'd Dist. L. C.
Comes, Sd Dist. VIM. Loughland.
On motion End polling place in
Dist. No. was formed at Buford and
boundary of the same is as follows:
From Painted Woods Creek west to the
State boundary line.
On motion Jno. Mercer, Jr. was ap.
pointed inspector of Buford polling
district.
On motion board adjourned till 8
o'clock a. M, July Sth.
9 O'Clock a. M, July 9Th.
Board met pursuant to adjournment,
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines.
Board proceeded to make the differ
ent tax levies. On motion levy for
county revenue was fixed at s mills.
For bridge tax, mills.
On motion board adjourned till l:sO.
$50 o'clock p. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines.
On motion 9 mills uos oddad n oo,,,+r,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-07-22

9o'clock a. M, July 9th.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
Board called to order by Chairman
Gaines.
Board proceeded to examine the
Treasurers' books.
On motion board adjourned till 80
D, IN,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
HAVE YOU EVER

Tried 10 buy pair Of carriers for
your wife in department store?
Met your wife in the restaurant
where you were treating the pretty
typewriter to lunch?
Tried TO bluff on q pair Of deuces
when four aces was the best hand out -?
Seen the horse you have bet your
last cent on left at the post?
Stepped on the business end of a
tack while Waiting the baby TO sleep
at three a. m?
Tried 20 save time in barber shop,
by getting a shave with your three
inch collar on?
Stepped off moving cable car back
wards, or tried to connect prematurely
with one on slippery pavement?
Taken of your hat to lady &C
quaintance in preliminary canter on
q bicycle?
Had a 3o0-pound lady repose grace
fully on your pet corn in crowded
street car?
Rummaged all through your clothes.
lost your temper and disgraced your
self in a vain endeavor to find the CON-
mutation ticket that was resting peace
fully in your hatband all the time p
n Y. World
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
FROM A DOCTORS NOTEBOOK.

Nearly all skin diseases are supposed
to be caused by microscopic insects.
The leaves of geraniums are said TO be
excellent for cuts and wounds where
the skin is rubbed off.
The notion that once prevailed at Con-
stantinople hat persons who had had
smallpox were plague immunes has
been shown in Bombay TO be incorrect.
Out of 1.l73 persons inoculated
against the plague at Habli. India, only
2.1 per cent. died. while OF those who
refused to be inoculated 200 per cent.
died.
Dipntheria prevails but little in rural
districts, for only five per cent. Of the
cases in Massachusetts from 1857 to 1895
we're in towns with less than 5000 peo-
PIE.
1t is extremely unhealthy TO sleep in
small room where there is burning
gas jet one gas light gives out rs
much carbonic acid gas as two human
beings.
Several doctors having failed TO cure
an aggravated case of hiccoughs In
Chillicothe, o.. an old farmer admin
istered two teaspconfuls of ounce juice
10 the sufferer. and immediate relief en-
sued
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
SUPERSENSITIvE SPAIN.
~ Nation OF brutal Record Restive Tn
der the Charge Of blowing
Up the Maine.

Madrid. Dec. lO.-Thc Imparcial
publishes ano herinhammatory article
on the subject of the Maine charges.
ne paper intimates that the explo-
SION was the outcome OF an intense de.
sire upon the part Of certain factions
IN The United States TO see the ONT.
"r'ak of war. which was unpopular
Win the majority of Americans
me impartial adds:
The partisans of the war. realized
mat something startling was neces-
S"rN 70 arouse national sentiment
was remarkable chance. Almost all
me Names officers were on board an
other ship at the time of the ca,as-
'r"phe. Those who charge the spon.
lards with being capable of such a
'nons'rous act are well capable of com
uniting II Themselves
N conclusion the impartial saws:
Spain can not remain under sucb
:" infamous charge. II would be pre-
,raole TO give the world the spectacle
Q, national suicide"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES.

Dandelion.-The roots of dandelicu
used as bitiers or Infusion This Is an
excellent remedy for all live. com
paints II is also tonic and cures OBJ
ktinate constipation.
cainip.-This Is deservedly popular
remedy The warm infusion should be
drank IN teacupful doses. Ii produces
free perspiraiion; useful In colds. colic
or infants. nervous headache and hys-
terra.
Balm.-This is the most fragrant of
herbs. ii is a pleasant and cooling
drink in fevers and may be drank freely
1T is ant-spasmodic. and safe and
pleasant remedy for insomnia from
nervousness. 1t Is also good for painful
menstruaiion
Comfrey.-This acts chiefly on the
IT ucous tissues OF the systems and is
good in all pulmonary affections. as
coughs. bronchitis bleeding from the
lungs and incipient consumption.
Should be taken freely in the form Of
an infusion or strip.
Burdock.-The root is the part used
and IS valuable Alternative In diseases
If the blood. such as skin erupfions.
boils, old sores. letter; also a valuable
kidney remedy. Dose Of the infusion
taken cold. is a half teacupful three
times day before meals.
Calamus-Caia Janus is an excellent
aromatic stiuiulant and tonic; useful
in fiatuient collie. especially Of children.
and is a good substitute for soothing
sirups. many OF which contain more or
less opium. The root is the part used
and is given In the form Of tea.
Camomile.-The flowers Of this plant
are useful in dyspepsia, and weak, de-
bilitated conditions Of the stomach.
T. hey make good restorative bitters.
strengthening in female weakness and
lysteria. II the flowers are simply
rhewed after eating they often prevent
oelching Of the food and wind on stom-
,ch.
Sage. besides being highly useful asa
culinary article. is an excellent do
nestle remedy. II produces perspira-
ton when given as a tea. without slim
Hating the system. 4 frst-rate rem
sdy for colds and checked perspiration.
strong tea made from the leaves Is
highly valuable in sore throat. quinsy.
liberated throat and sore mouth
VI lnneapOiis Housekeener
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
CABLEGRAM FROM DEWEY.
fa'orab'e Report OF Affairs i'm the Philip
pines Particularly Gratifying to the
American Government.

Washington. Dec. o.--The navy de-
rarimcnt has recciveda Telegram from
ADMIRAL Dewey summarizing the ex-
isling conditions at Manila and such
points in the Philippines as have been
visited by his officers. Adyices also
have been received from Gen. Otis. The
commander of the United States mill
'ary forces in the island. and they both
~ 70 show notable improvement in
conditions and the growth OF a better
Slirit among those factions of the ma
'.es which promised 10 give trouble.
This fact is particularly gratifying
as the United States government i nj.
ready giving consideration to the best
means at hand TO redeem the pledce
II will be placed under bv the treaty
OF Paris. TO secure the release of the
Spanish prisoners held by the Philip-
pine natives. There are about 200
clerical prisoners. and the government
= confident that their captors will de-
liver them up upon proper representa-
ilons from Gen. Otis and Admiral
Dewey. made, possibly. through Con.
sui Wildman. Ii may he necessary 10
can the navy into service in this mat
Ter for the reason that some of the
prisoners are held in captivity on 9th
"r islands than Luzon. which can he
reached best and most effectively by
Admiral Dewey's ships.
hesldes these clerical prisoners. the
Americans themselves hold nearly I5.-
Voo Spanish soldiers as prisoners. men
captured mt the fall of Manila. These
are actually on parole about the city. /
ana The question is how are they 10
pe returned 10 Spain. This must he
settled by the peace commissioners in
Paris.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
OLE OLSEN AND HIS WIT.

Ven faller fatier mae ct always max
mae feel LAX Aye owe hem someieng.
TIE faller vat 20 can depend on es so
scarce det hae most always hat CUTE
yob.
Somtems re insurance company haf
better opinion OF faller's value es hes
wife do.
Aye know som people vat worry CUTE
deal bacause dey bane fraid tc devil viii
not got aes dues.
A woman naver get 40 oil cet she tank
paint an powder hurt te looks of her
face.
Ven faller try TO please Everybody hae
es poorly sure to get hull slcootin match
hot At hem.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
CUBAN ROUGH RIDERS.
A Former Cuban Oficer Rides with Drawn
MAchete Into y spanish Club
Room.

lhntiago de Cuba. Dee. i0.-The ex-
tremists of the Cuban republican
mrty seem anxious TO assume the re-
sponsibilty for the outrage at the
Spanish club Wednesday evening. when
Juan Castillo, former Cuban officer,
accompanied by two negro subordi-
Mates, rode into the club rooms, ana
with their machctes smashed several
lamps and did other damage.
III Povenir, the organ of this fac
ton. claims that the act OF Castillo
represents the feeling or iong out
ragged. but now sovereign people"
vice-President Barbarossa, of the
San Carlos club. has asserted that il
Castillo had not been promptly re-
leased from custody 10000 Cubans
would have known the reason why.
But such expressions must not be
taken ms representing the views of the
best Cuban element. which is really
very strongly in favor of annexation.
Gen. Woods strong hand is much
missed here, and his return. which is
expected early to-day, will be doubly
welcome. Yesterday Col. Beacon had
before him Lieut.. Cranshaw. Of the
Third immune regiment, who repeated
4 conversation he had had with Cant.
Rickham, of the Ninth immuncs.
which throws considerable light on the
recent drunken ARRAY of negro SOL
dicrs AT San Luis. and goes 10 show
that the affair was premc,litated. and
that the officers were more guilty
than the men.
Chief-of-Gendarmerics Nalientc has
now ready 1900 men from whom Gen.
Wood will choose sufficient number I
20 constitute the force of gendarmerie /
which he proposes establishing. Most
Of them. Chief Nalientc saws. were
good soldiers during the war. but
many have since been virtually ban.
dts, ont of sheerhunger. as they could
not get rations because they were
armed and refused 10 disband lie be-
iDes that they would make efficient
gcudarmcres. The lawerS are prcpar-
ing statement to be laid before Gen.
Wood. asking him to repeal his recent
regulation regarding the foreclosure
oi small MORTGAGES. claiming that il
makes big difference in their foes.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

~ iocal Applications A. they cannot reach
me diseased portion OF the ear There 1,
only one way 10 cure deafness. and that I.
by constitutional remedies. Deafness Is
caused by an. lniiamed condition OF the mu-
.ous lning OF the Eustachian Tube When
TINS tube gets intiamed YOU have a rumbiing
sound OF imperfect hearing. and when n Il
'nttrely closed deafness Is the result. and
unless the inflammation can be taken our
ana tins tube restored 70 its normal con-
diAon, hearing Will be DESTROYED forever:
nine cases Of Of ten are caused by catarrh'
winch Is nothing but an iniiamed condition
~ ne mucous surfaces
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for any
casr Of Deafness (causei by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Caiarrh Cure.
send for circulars. free.
7 !. Cheney & Co, Toledo. G..
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
SOLVING THE FUTURE WEI
FARE OF THE CONTINENT.
This D. what II Now Ueing Done O.
'he Fertile Prniries Of
Western Canada.

The rapid progress that is being made
Of western Canada is leading to the in
vestigation Of its resources by those
interested p having provision made for
those living in the crowded east. for
those who have been struggling for
years on impoveris he'd farms, for the
renter who is unable any longer to bear
Up under the strain imposed by the
landlord, and for the farmer who un-
able TO purchase farms for his sons in
his own neighbour God has 10 look
around for lower priced lands. The in
sestigation shows that il is impos sible
10 meet these cond itions successfully
outside of western Canada. Already
millions Of bushels OF wheat are being
grown there each year, while as many
as $4,000 head Of cattle were shipped
out this year. A repi sentative OF the
Germania. Milwaukee. one OF the lead
ing German papers In the United
States. recently made a trip through
Manitoba, Assiniboia. Alberta and
Saskatchewan where lie the free COY
eminent lands of western Canada. and
In future issue Will appear extracts
from fiattering letters contributed TO
the Germania and otherpapers by their
special CORE spondents
As nm inducement Cor immigrants 10
make their homes in Canada. the Cana.
dian government offers lC0 acres OF
land free Of cost to each settler. and In
formation can be had Of agents OF the
poxprnrnarf
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

The Burlington Route has Weekly Toup.
~ Sleeper Excursions, personally coae
Quoted lby Burlington Route AGENT every
"Wednesday from St Louis, and Thursdax
from Kansas City and ST. Joseph 10 Los
angeles ana san francisco. The route is via
Denver, Scenic Colorado. Salt Lake Citv
with ~ per cent. sunshine throughout ~
year. Ask Ticket Agent or write for de-
scriptive folder TO l.. w Wakeley. General
Passenger Agent, ST. Louis, No.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

After ten days light 10 avoid death. the
crew, OF a steamer from SPAN recently ar.
rfed ~ baltimore. la mud ocean n wa d..
covered that hamcs were raging m the yes.
gel mold For ten long days he crew braye.
~ fought the flames. Ii men would Grbt y.
pefssiently against disorders OF the stomach
ana digestive organs, there would be fewer
premature deaths. The best weapon for sncb
a ighi . Hostetters Stomach Bitters. N Il
me greatest OF tones, and tie best of RENE
dies Tor kidney, liver, bladder and blood dis
orders -
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain.O. IL y delicious. appetizing
nourshing food drink 10 take the place oi
coffee; Sold BY all grocers and liked by ali
VINO nave used II, because when properly
prepared It tastes like the fncst coffee but
- free from all It's injurious properties.
oriih-o aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. II j. not stimulant lut 4 health
builder, and children. as well as adults. can
drink II with great benefit Costs about as
much as coffee. Is and DC.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
FIVE POWDER MILLS BLEwup.
"'" A'ied and Several BADLY Burned
"'"e Dupont Powder Work. Near
Wilmington. DsI.

",m'ngton, Del, Dec. .0.-Five
n r mills in the lower yard Of The
e,,i pon' powder works. near this citv-
,Np'oded at 10:o5 a. m. Gobcr, ~.
10y. 10y John Moore. John Wright ana
s'' man named stewnrt 49,.
burned. s were badly
shs nm'ngfon physicians have gone :.
'"e scene of the explosion. ''' v
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

Men are controlled apparently by .
power not their own. What restrains
men is apparently restraining pow
err moi their own; power working in
the midst of human society. DIR.
Mcdonnell. Episcopalian, Brooklyn,
N. Y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

a man who owns some Pomeranian
dogs says that at the sound of his cor
net one OF the little nimals will rush
around the house wild with delight.
begging and dancing. Another OF the
Pomeranians will not notice the cornet /.
but delights in the picco pipe. begs,
ways his tail, and. II he can get the
chance, ticks the small instrumen mt that
produces the music he loves.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
One objection

Would that | had hundred lives to
give for your sake, he exclaimed.
Don YOU think, she asked. coldlv. that
mat would rather overwork the ioolkillers"
re ieit without even stopping TO brush the
dust from the knees OF his trousers-Chi-
cago Post
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16
CAME WITH CHAIRS.
MIR. Charles Wyndham Tells a Delightful
Story OF Theatricals in
SIssiss Dpi.
government

nc picturesque career OF Mr.. Charles
Nyndham, the well-known mana ger.
editor OF the Criterion theater. London,
has been recently told TO the public.
lie left his medical st udics m England
to join the federal forces early in the
civil war. After marrow escape with
his life, he Joined the histricnic forces
OF Mrs John Wood. in New York.
Here disaster came swift upon him. for
stage fright claimed another victim,
and carried him off-of the stage. II.
Is like ancient history now, but the
story may be repeated.
Dearest. am drunk with that, en-.
thusiasm Of love whis-h once in life.
time fills the soul OF man" was one OF
the line. entrusted 10 the new recr ait.
Dearest, | am drunk was all he
could say. The management put toe
cruelty literal Interpretation upon that
brief delivery. and the engagement
ended almost as soon as it had begun
Mr.. Wyndam tells also of his APP
pcarancc later in the theater at Gran.
NADIA. Miss. When he repaired to the
dingy house of entertainment he found
1T half filled with chairs of every con.
ceivable description, ranging from TIL.
luxurious drawing-room chair, which
was eloquent OF the Gfiluence of its
owner, to the more hum Bile three-legped
stool. Inquiring what all this meant,
he was told that it was all accord
ing to custom; that the man or woman
who booked a seat brought that seat
along. and that every member Of the
audience would sit upon his or her own
property.
Mr. Nyndham put in an cary ap.
pcarancc in the evening, and found the
people pouring in from their homes.
Some OF them had come ten and somc
fifteen miles, arriving in all kinds of
conveyances with more chairs of al,
sorts and sizes. while some were trav.
cling on fod-pater. mater and little
ones-followed by negroes carving
four or five chairs apiece upon their
heads. The chairs were all dumped
down IN the theater, and the PERFORM |
ancc took place before a crowded and
delightful house. Phi ladelphia Press.
How Could They do 1t.
"Just at this point said the ex-
plorcr in relating his experiences, Il
was seized from behind. | struggled
desperately but was finally ovcrpow-
erred by thirty or forty men.
by how many?" asked the carping
critic.
Thirty or forty asked the ex
plorcr.
Required about that number to sub
Inc you, | suppose" suggested the
.arping critic.
That's it," admitted the explorer
nodestlv.
Ten or fifteen would have been no
match for you?"
II hardly think so"
well. would YOU mi nd telling me-"
asked the carping critic. how thirty
'r forty men were able to get hold OF
fou in order to subdue you? Would
-ou object to telling me how more than
our or five could possibly have tackled
ou to advantage?'
But of course the explorer paid no
Ittention to i'm. He was onsy a carp
ny critic anyway, and never had been
O India or Thibet and consequently
lid not understand these things.-Chi.
ago Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

Moves the bowels each day. In order TO
be healthy this b. necessary Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price % and SOC.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

There IS man In this town so stincy that
he won't talk any more than he has 10. on
account Of wearing out his teeth.-Wash.
ington q la Democrat.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-12-16

When man gets far enough along that he
quits using tobacco every little while. bo
may be set down as a confirmed user Of the
ed.-Washington (Ia) Democrat.