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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26

Bro. Wood of the Steele Ozone is
rapidly becoming a bonanza farmer,
and in the same proportion that he is
becoming millionaire he is also becom-
ing austere. He cautions all hunters not
to trespass on. his lands nor shoot the
heads off his grain, under penalty Of
law. Oh. Henry, why art thou thusly?
Mrs. Ross and family. consisting OF
two daughters and three little boys,
who came here few days ago in an
overland schooner from Miles City, was
in the city Wednesday from the Little
Muddy, where they are camping. We
understand that Mrs. Ross intends
making this section of country her future
home.
The ladies of the Congregational
church have arranged to hold 4 picnic
at Bruegger's Grove. across the Stony
to-day (Friday). The committee and
children will meet at the church at 10
O'Clock this morning, from which place
they will start for the grove. The ladies
will furnish all the ice cream required,
but every body is expected to take their
own lunch-for if you don't, you are apt
to 60 hungry.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Notice to the Public.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners Of Williams
County, North Dakota, will vigorously
prosecute any and every person who
negligently or carelessly sets or causes
to be set on fire any woods, hay, weeds
or grass, not wholly on land controlled
or owned by such person, and. which
land, ut the time such fire is set, is not
completely surrounded by a legally pre-
scribed fire-break.
For the benefit Of all persons con-
cerned, the following section Of the Re-
visrd Codes Of North Dakota. 1895, relat-
ing to prairie fires, is published in full:
"Section 1860. Penalty for setting fire
to moods or prairie. II any person shall
willfully, negligently or carelessly set or
cause to be set on fire any woods, marsh
or prairie in this state, or If any person
having made any camp or other fire
shall leave such fire without having
thoroughly extingnished the same, so
that the fire shall spread and burn any
wood, 'marsh or prairie, the persons
guilty Of setting or causing to be set such
fire or leaying such camp or other fire
without having thoroughly extinguished
the same, so that the fire shall not spread
therefrom. is guilty of misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof IS punish
able ny a fine not exceeding two hun-
'red dollars, or by imprisonment in the
county jail not exceeding one year, or
by both in the discretion Of the court,
and shall also be liable in civil action
to any person damaged by such fire to
the amount Of such damage"
T. G. GAINES, Chairman.
Willston, n. d.. Aug. 8. 1898.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Don't carry your gun loaded.

r. r. Forbes was down from Buford
Monday, but had little to say about the
robbery perpetrated at his place by
masked men last week. 1t is a mystery
which he does not attempt to explain.
STRAYED-From my premises in the
city Of Williston, about two weeks ago,
two black greyhound pups with white
stripe under the breast Anybody giving
me information that will lead to their
recovery will be rewarded.
J. s. COSTELLO.
Under instructions of the president Of
the town trustees, Town Marshal Nader
son has been using the county road
grader on Main street. scooping out n
water course on each side Of the street,
thus putting the street in good condi-
ton for draining.
Mr.. O. S. Gof, photographer from
Glasgow, Mont. arrived in Williston
last Sunday, and has pnt up his photo
graphic tent near the fag-pole. He in
tends remaining about two weeks. He
exhibits some fine samples of work,
which bespeak him an artist Of ability.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
An Interesting Case.

Frank Eagan aud F. ]. Davies were
arrested last Tuesday on the charge Of
robbery preferred by a man named
Morrison, who claims to hail from
Chicago. and has Teen in the city few
days running "birdcage" and "crap"
game Mr.. Morrison is a very gentle
manly appearing fellow, and man
whom few would take to be a profess
slonal gambler, but the fact that he is
one WAS fully established by his own
testimony on the trial before Justice
Bruegger Wednesday, 1t appeared
from the bulk of the testimony that Mr..
Morrison and his pal, man named
Orlup claiming St. Paul rs his home,
persuaded Mr.. Davies to go up" against
a certain game, in which they assured
Davies that he would be a ''dead sure"
winner, promising to pay him back
every cent Of money he lost in case he
played the game and lost. OF course,
Davies "took the bait. and lost-about
SAG. Morrison afterwards promised to
pay back the money, and told Dayies
he could come to his place and "take
his bank roll" for what he lost. So on
Saturday evening, taking Morrison at
his word. Davies went to the place
where Morrison was "doing business"
and took from the gentlemen's "bird-
cage" table the sum Of $43.25. 1t ap-
pears there was no objection to his TAX
ing the money, and the only thing that
Morrison said was, that the money was
his individual money and he wanted
Davies to count it, which the latter did
openly upon the bar the same as any
other man would do in receiving money
in payment of debt. Now, these are
the facts boiled down as appeared from
the bulk of the evidence upon the main
charge of robbery From all the cir
cumstances and the evidence produced,
the court could not find the proof suffi-
cient to warrant him in holding Davies
to the district court, and he was accord
ingly discharged.
During the examination the evidence
revealed few interesting facts not di.
rectly connected with the charge in the
complaint. It WAS the fact that one
O. NJ. Dean, himself "tin-horn" gam
bier, and a candidate for fife sentence
in the Bismarck penitentiary for mnrder
committed in this county last spring,
spent all day Monday and Monday night
in attempting to "plug up" a game with
Eagan. one of the parties arrested, so he
could get out of the country and give
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
On the 4th page Of this paper will be

On the 4th page Of this paper will be
found the amendments to the constitu-
ton of the state of the North Dakota to
be voted on next November.
II. p. rasmussen was up from Grin
nell Tuesday, and swore out a warrant
for the arrest of one Hanson for slioot-
ing at Mr.. Rasmussen while he and his
family were driving home on an old
trail near Hanson's house last Sunday
From Mr. Rasmussen's story one would
conclude that Mr.. Hanson is fit subject
of inquiry by the insanity board.
Fred Smith, our popular wagon maker.
recently made (what you call) bull
rake inside Of his shop. Not taking
measure Of his door previous to making
the same, he was sorely perplexed Oh
finding that the dimensions of the rake
did not correspond with the width Of the
door, and he was compelled to either
cut two inches off the rake, or take out
the front of the shop. Of course, he
preferred to reduce the size Of the rake.
George Bruegger this week received
from the east very pretty covered
phaeton arranged for lamps on either
side Frank kaste says the vehicle
really belongs to Bruegger & Kaste, but
while Frank approves of the unique
style of enclosing and shielding the oc-
cupants from the vulgar gaze of gaping
public, lie very strennously objects to
the lamps. Frank doen't believe that
when the Lord said, LET there be
light" that lie had any reference to a
feller taking bis best girl out for an
evenings ride.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Price, 50 per Year

education and the trustees OF the Metho-
dist church for the rent Of the log build S.
ing owned by the church society, for.
echool purposes, for q period Of eight
months, with the privilege of nine
months.
On motion, the president was ap-
pointed purchasing agent for the Lis-
trict for the ensuing year.
The applications Of Miss Cjnda Me-
Carten and Miss Elizabeth Lommen,
for the primary department, were pres
ented to the board.
On motion the board proceeded to
ballot on the applications.
The ballot resulted az follows:
Elizabeth Lommen, votes.
Cinda McCar.en. none.
Miss Lommen was declared duly elect =
ed, and Il contract with her was ordere.t
to be held in obeyance until the board
definitely decided upon the question Of
an additional room.
On motion board adjourned
K. II. CoPELAD, Clerk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26

the gambling strangers and their attor-
ney clean field in which to cinch
Davies. Dean promised Eagan that he
would ''fx things" at the examination 80
that he would be discharged, il he
(IIagan) would promise to leave town
and not appear as u witness in favor OF
Davies. Under certain arrangement
Eagan promised Dean he would do as
desired, and accordingly, Eagan was
given seperate examination before
Justice Metzger and was discharged as
arranged lie should be by Dean. Davies,
being called up before Metzger after
Eagan's discharge. took change Of
venue to Justice Bruegger before whom
he could have fair and impartial ex-
animation. But Eagan didn't leave the
town. He was witness in Davies ex-
animation, and it was upon his evidence
mainly that Mr.. Davies was cleared of
criminal intent, and it was from his
evidence that Deans unlawful action in
the case was revealed.
We have but briefly reviewed the
facts as given in the court, and now will
leave the reader to draw his own con-
clusions, especially upon the extraneous
matter referred to in connection with
Mr.. Eagan's discharge OH Deans prom
Use to elk" things for him.
The friends of Mrs. II. C. Mathews
should not forget that she expects to see
them call ut her restaurant. She sets u
No. table.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Official Proceedings of Williston
Special School District.
Williston, N. d., Aug. IS, 1898.

WiIliston. N. d., Aug. is, 1898.
Board met on call Of the president
pro tenn.
Present: Trusees Field, Freeman.
Sharp, Heffernan and Stewart.
Minutes Of last meeting were read and
approved.
/. G. Stewart having qualified as Il
member of the board of education ac-
cor,ling to law, took his seat on the
board.
The corrected bond of C. A. Wittmeier,
as treasurer of the school district, was
presented and on motion accepted.
The matter Of the election Of presi-
dent was then taken up, and on motion
OF Trustee Sharp. seconded by Trustee
Stewart, William Freeman was duly
elected president for the ensuing year.
Trustee Hefernan then orally tender
ed his resignation as member OF the
board of education, and on motion of
Trustee Eield, seconded by Trustee
Stewart, Mr.. Heffernan's resignation
was accepted by the following vote:
Ayes-rrustees Field and Stewart.
No-Trustee Sharp.
On motion, Olaf Berg was unanimously
elected to fill the vacancy.
Mr.. Bergh being present, took the
oath OF Office and was duly qualified,
and took his seat on the board.
On motion, a term of three months
school WAS determined upon for the
Tande school.
On motion of Trustee Sharp. seconded
by Trustee Stewart. 1t was decided to
start school in three rooms on the date
fixed ut q former meeting. and the pur-
chasing agent was authorized TO pur-
chase 40 single seats and desks to be
| used in case that fourth room shall
be added.
On motion Of Trustee Field, seconded
by Trustee Sharp, it was decided that
Miss Williams should take charge Of the
primary department at the commence
ment, and continue in charge Of the
same until fourth room is added.
On motion, a contract was authorized
to be drawn up between the board of
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
ORGANS 1.!s:! |9san0s, ST. $22S 5s.sts?: up:
wanted. Catalogue Free.
Address Daniel F. Beatty. Washington, N. J.
Address Daniel F. Be

T.. NJ. Hedderich came in from St..
Paul Monday, and will remain with us
for couple of months. He will SUPER
intend the construction Of the Hedderich
Bros. & Co. g store building to be erected
at Cnlbertson, Mont, and also the the
putting in of stock Of goods at Buford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hedderich haye just re-
turned from Evansville, Ind, where
they have been visiting their brother,
Clint. Hedderich, who is in a very
feeble condition. Mrs. Hedderich is
enjoying good health and good time.
She has gone to visit the Omaha exposi-
ton, where she will spend few days,
and from there she will go to Denver to
visit her mother and sister.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Midsummer Hosiery Sale.

A midsummer underwear and hosiery
sale-of dependable lines-of the makes
that the real -Sorth have rendered fam
souss-at prices much under the susYlal
price-in gents. ladies' and children's.
Gents Babriggan, fancy stripe,
Suit, ..".............."........ 65c
Gents Balbriggan, plain Suit, ats 90
Gents Balbriggan, way goods,
Suit, ,at.................... ............. w
Socks, Marino, per pair................ lOc
Socks, fine, plain, black or brown,
per ....."........................ l2c
Socks, fine, mixed colors, per pair, l5c
Ladies' Summer Nests,-a few
choice goods left, at ..........22c to Soc
Fast Black, Fast Color Hose, ) pair 25c
others in proportionaly low prices.
Misses and children's, allin proportion.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Merging into Midsummer:

Y
As the season swings into mi,Asum-
mer, we make every effort to clear the
summer stocks. While the fires are
never banked" at this store, vet at the
close of the season we crowd on the
selling steam--we make prices the con.
elusive argument, and the many
splendid values we place before you at
this season, benefits you and places our
store in excellent shape for the autumn
selling.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Beatty's Pianos $:?s: $sss 90 siRe sPe
Painters wanted. Address or call, Daniel +.
Beatty Washington, New jersey.

A Cool wave followed the scorcher of
last week, and to-day the mosquitoes and
flies are seeking shelter around the
kitchen stove.
P. Mcdonald, of Cincinnati, represent
ing the P. F. Caller publishing house,
has been in the city the past week,
making a pretty thorough convass
among our people.
Richard Becker, of the reservation, is
selling off his household stuff, prepara-
tory to returning to his old home at
Denver, where business matters require
his personal attendance.
FOR SALE-One Corn Planter, one
Corn Shelter, one Forge, one Grindstone,
one Spring Wagon, one Cooking Stove,
one 12-inch Plow, and one No. Saddle
Horse. Inqss,ye of Judge Leonhardy.
The additional poles for the telegraph
line of the signal service Office were
placed in position Wednesday, and the
wires have already been connected with
the electrical apparatus Of the Office at
its new location.
R. C. Mathews is erecting good sized
frame dwelling on the lots at the north
east corner of second street and Sassen
avenue. Field Bros. have the contract,
and are pushing the work ahead on q
masterly manner.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

John Pagan was down from Spring
Brooks Wednesday.
The hunting season for small game
opened last Saturday.
Charley Ross was down from Col.
Moor's camp on the Dry Fork last
Wednesday.
Work of grading Broadway between
Main street and Gates avenue will be
finished to-day.
Chas. Baldwin started last Saturday
on business trip to Manitoba. and will
be absent several days.
The Willston schools are expected to
start up on Monday, Sept. 9th, one
week from next Monday.
DR.. Foster, the Grand Forks dentist,
spent several days in williston this
week trimming up the teeth OF the
afflicted.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
The Seasons Stylish Suits

just the kind that will strike your
fancy for the heated term-just the
swell and dash about the making and
materials that particular fellows most
desire. Every suit shows the most per-
feet tailoring and priced to you at little
more than half IT'S worth.
Crash Suits, at Sc 90
Fine Cashmere Suits, at $3.50, 500,
$500, $1,000, and $500.
Suits for Children
We are making special low prices on
this line of goods. and must be seen to De
appreciated.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Wash fQsids Selling.

Special Wash GQas selling.
Special mid lsls! Rl So u, ths .y
wash goods stoS HE dainty stvles
and exquisite wears nowso popular-in
dimities, plain, white and figured-in
Jackonets, in Duck, and in Organdies,
white and colored, ETC.. you will be able
to make selections that will please YOU
Floral Dimities, Sc
Striped Dimities. -. &c
Organdies, fancy stripes, at l0c lie 4 12Ic
Organdies, white, very finest, at 25c
Ducks, plain white. at 12c
Ducks, stripes, at l0c
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Notice-Teachers' Examination.

The regular examination of applicants
for teachers certificates will be held at
my office in the Town of Wil!iston, N.
D., on Friday, August Goth, 1898, begin.
ming at o'clock a. In.
M. A. BERGH,
Co. Sup't of Schools.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26

Our lemon extract is
thirty times as strong as the
average.
Ridiculous! your money
back if you don't like it
.ScA112Mg's Best
tea baking powder
coffee havoring extracts
soda and spices
are all money back.
For sale by
Hedderich Bros. & Company.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26

6 S00 OOO BEATTY's Organs $500 up
N'1VV,VVV Sign painters wanted, Ad-
dress or call, Daniel Beatty, Washington,
New Je-sey
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Beattv's Organs $40 81, up.ssd. s.;n[s4.
wanted. Address or call, Dani'
Washington, New Jersey.

J. S. Costello, who has been over on
the Northern Pacific soliciting ship
ments for the North American Live
Stock Commission Co. of Chicago, re-
turned home Monday. He says every
thing out that way is dull.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
: IS : y '.

A Brick Cottage
And 5O-foot lot. on Main street,
Willston, N. D., to he given away. For
particulars inquire ut our store.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
Wi||iston Town Lots for Sale !!
BRUEGGER AvENUE.

Block %. Lots II, IS, 10, 20, p, %, %.
%, 26, q.
Block "a. Lots 6, Z, s, 8, 10, IL, u.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-26
County Directory.

lst District-THoMAs BURGESS.
2d District-T, C., GAINES, Chairman.
Sd District-WM. I.OUGHLAND.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-26
Names Old Veterans.

The whole State takes off its hat to
| the Maine G. A. r. which has been in
annual encampment at Lewiston for
the past two days The 5000 veterans.
more or less, who make up this organ :
/ iZation, are the remnant of four times
| that number who won glory for ou:'
State in the great war for the perpetua :
ton of the Union. We cherish and
honor the memory of the thousand :
who have been finally mustered out:
to tine surviving veterans. as we'll, is
due the homage Of our grateful hearts.
Their ranks are rapidly thinning out,
and each Memorial day there are many
more green mounds to place the tiny
flags above
The encampment just closed was
feature of the occasion was more
| marked than the spirit of patriotism
and loyalty that pervaded the speeches
and colored the conversation. Under
existing circumstances, with runors Of
foreign war in the air, such a gather
ing is living inspiration. not only TO
those present. but to those who read
the addresses and proceedings. Thos@
who have fought for the flag know we'll
what war means, With its suffering
and sacrifice and SORROW. but not one
of them would hesitate to enlist again
at lis country's can. were he physically
able to do so. Such men are the pride
and strength of our nation.
The preStn nee of an eX-Confedorate
colonel from kentucky. heariES
hr0theIly greetings from the old time
enemy and presenting a peace flag TO
the Veteran;; of Maine, aroused more
enthusiasm than any other incident of
the encampment Thus do the heroes
of the North and South clasp hands
united Union. If the survivors of the
war could regulate the matter, section
al feeling" would he a meaningless
term in this country.
The past year has been prosperous
on. for the c. y. X. of Maine. Under
the able leadership of Commander
Carleton the organization has main
tanned its strength, kept its ranks
closed and united, and has been active
in the good work for which il exists.
No; only every veteran but every citi-
zen should read his able address which
was published in full in yesterdays
Journal. especially that part treating
of the important matter of pensions
In its new commander, of whom Il
sketch is published in another column.
the Maine G. 4. r. is especially fort
innate. He is a strong man of eXecu-
tive ability. a brave soldier and a good
citizen. lie has had much experience
in the work of the organization ana
will make it a most efficient head for
the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-02-26
The Annexation OF Hawaii.

Hawaii is not waiting to be annexed;
all the evidence goes to show that HA-
wall, the people OF Hawaii. is opposed
to anneXation-Ea Argus
The question Of annexation was
directly involved, as the principal and
almost the only issue in the last Ha-
Waiian election, and upon it the present
Hawaiian government was elected with
scarcely q note of opposition. AS for
the Hawaiian natives. already in A
minority on the islands and rapidly
vices and Incidence. if they have any
opinion on the matter they have not
given any very formal evidence of it.
They are simply another proof of the
truth of the old maxim that peoples
who cannot stand civilization must
make way for it. There is something
truly pathetic in the new born soiici-
;ude for these dusky island
ers. which has beer recent :
ly developed among the limited
number of journals opposed to annex
! alton. These journals appear to over
look the fact that even under the rule
of Mr.. Clevelands great ana good
! friend Lii these natives had absolutely
no part in the government of the
| islands, for the simple reason that none
OF them had the capacity to deal with
| affairs of state. All of her ministers.
| clear up tn the time when her i'll
famous trade with the lottery and
| opium gang caused the civilized and
! Christian population of the island to
unite and drive her from her tnsel
throne. We're of foreign birth or descent
and the government was practically in
| he hands of white men-althouS.i
some Of them, it must he admitted
| We're no particular credit to their ma :
tivity. The question at issue now is
not what the lazy and dssipated
islanders desire: but what is best for
ton but what these islands are rich il,
agricultural possibilities as yet largely
stable government and industrial i'm
pulse that would come from anneXa-
ton to this country would speedily be-
come a substantial addition to our ma