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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30

The chances at birth that baby will
eventually marry are in 20, or rather
less than enc half. This result may seem
surprising, but it is largely accounted
for by the great mortality of persons IN
der marriageable age, especially of in
fants up to the age of D. No fewer than
IS per cent of babies die before they are
3 years old, and Al per cent of the
whole population before the age of Is.
In England, as in this country, accord
ing to belief, the females outnumber tho
males.
OCT Of every 100 persons now living,
60 are single. 35 are married and are
widowed. So that on the average per-
son in every 20 you meet i'll the streets,
in the train. or wherever it may he,
will be either a widow or a widower,
and 3 out of . will be unmarried In
England an average husband and wife
on their wedding day may expect to live
together for 81 years, in France only 26.
in Holland and Belgium 90, but III Rus
STA 30.-New York Home Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30
The woman and the Directory.


81 have been amused many a time,
said a clerk in a drug store, "to note
the way women consult the directory.
They never turn swiftly to a name like
a man, skipping down through the al
z.abetical ADMINISTRATION, but pore
over IT by sections. as if it were a novel.
If a man doesn't find name exactly
where it ought to be, he stops instantly
and walks off, but a woman will exam
inc everything under that letter before
she gives up. Moreover, she is sure to
be reminded of ether people in the
course of the search and never fails to
look them up also
"A lady came in one morning, sat
down and opened the book. She would
linger over one part for awhile and then
turn to another, keeping the places
with her fingers and bent apparently on
reading the whole thing. Meanwhile at
least half dozen men collected behind
her, all waiting impatiently to get q
chance ut the volume. At last she turned
around and was startled TO see the
crowd. Are you quite through, madan:
asked one of the men. oh, yes, she re-
piled. Il was just running through it to
see who was there. It's an everyday
occurrence for women to come i'll TO
wait for a car and get so interested in
the directory that they miss dozen or
go. The book seems to have weird fas-
for the sex. New Orleans
Times Democrat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30
"a Dangerous Man.,

Here is a story illustrative of the
ignorance of the colonies that once pre-
vailed in the colonial office and is not
yet entirely banished from Downing
street. AS we all know, the late Lord
Carnarvon, when colonial secretary,
officially recorded his opinion of Sir
Gorge Grey asa dangerous man." Sir
Charles Gavan Duffy, ON one of his
visits from Victoria, called upon Lord
Carnarvon in Downing street, and in
conversation CHANGED to introduce a
reference to Sir George Grey.
a very strange and comprehensive
character, said Lord Carnarvon, with
4 shake of the head. Il hear he has
now withdrawn TO an island off the
coast of New Zealand and surrounded
himself with number of wallabies.
"Oh, yes; l think that is not at all
improbable, " replied Sir Charles
You surprise me-" rejoined Lord
Carnarvon. what must be the state of
morality in country where you make
light of such a proceedings"
why, my lord, what do you sup
pose wallaby to be?''
"A half caste female, of course Il
that not sou
Certainly not; a wallaby is simply
a small kangaroo. london Chronicle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30
The Hebrew Flag.

One of the results of the Zionist con-
gress at Basel is the temperance of the
Hebrew flag. At the meeting place of
the delegates a flag was hoisted which
bad two blue stripes on a white field,
and between these the six pointed star,
or sign of David. 1t was explained at
that time that similar flag was used
as the standard of the Hebrews in the
days of the Hebrew nation. Pictures
and descriptions of the flag came to the
United States with accounts of the pro-
ceedings of the congress, and jewellers
in the New York Ghetto began to look
for Hebrew flags. The consequence was
that the American Flag company turn
ed out a quantity, for which there was
ready sale.-New York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30
Digging For Fish.

The natives of Kottiar, in Africa, are
in the habit of digging every year, in
the summer, the dry banks of the Yer
gel river for fish, which they dig out by
hundreds, just as they would potatoes.
The mud Jumps are broken open and
the fish, perhapS s or 10 inches long,
will always be found alive, and often
frisky, as if just removed from its sup
posedly native element-the water. In
the dry beds of several African rivers a
similar practice is often pursued. A
kind of mud fish buries itself while the
bottom is still moist, and remains there
all the summer, waking up when the
rains commence again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30
Dcspond cncy.

There is never any really sound reason
FOR dependency" said Mr.. Stoggleby,
and the most substantial reason that we
can discover for it is likely 20 be the ut
terly unsubstantial one found in some
slight variation from a condition of per-
feet health. IL does not seem though
Intelligent persons would mistake for true
dependency the mental depression caused
by disordered stomach, but no doubt
we often do. The cure for this and indeed
for practically every other form of de-
spondency Is to be found in good health.
We can preserve our natural citation OF
spirits always by keeping our physical
edge The whole secret. or so large rcr-
centsge of it that the rest doesn't count,
lies there. To do this requires the steady
exercise of some measure of self control,
but that alone is worth more TO a man
than a liberal education without IL 1t
gives him moral as well as physical
strength, and with these two combined n
man can set dependency at defiance He
can laugh At every skinny speccer that
stalks the earth. New York Sun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30
Sandy's Criticisms.

a young Scotcbman went to Lon
don school of music, where he learned
to play the violoncello fairly well.
On his return to his native village he
gathered his friends together TO hear
his new instrument.
When he had played one or two
tunes he looked up expectantly.
After slight pause his old GRANDPA
Their spoke.
''Eh. maunl'' he said, Its maircy
there's ma smell wi tr'-Liverpool
Mercury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30
HI. Opportunity.

I'D like something to eat" said the
frazzled pilgrim at the kitchen door.
I'm that tired and hungry 1 don't
know which way 10 turn "I'll show
you how to do that" encouragingly re-
piled Farmer Haycraft, picking up a
dull ak and leading him in the direc-
tion of the grindstone. Trib-
une-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30
BacheIor. WIN Fictitiou. Families.

Jersey City is shocked. 1t has been dis
covered in the school census that staid old
bachelors have from four to nine children
each. Worse still. the accused men deny
1t, Notwithstanding the record is against
them. But the record is a forgery. Chief
of Police Murphy declares that in three
wards over 10000 fraudulent names were
found ON the lists. City Treasurer Sam
uel ID. Dickinson, who is bachelor. is
enc of the many cited with having four
children attending school Married men
who are childless have been abundantly
blessed with large and interesting fani-
lies. Inquiry in many cases ELECTED tho
fact that no school census takers had made
a canvass this year, and Chief Murphy's
presumption is that the enumerators mere
ly took the names from the poll book and
directory and created a family for each
man resident without making an inquiry.
The census enumerators receive cents
a name, and the more names they enter
the greater, of course, their compensation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30

ern outlets of this sea- changing IL into a
lake, in which the water gradually got
fresh, and causing changes in the animal
forms on its banks During miocene times
the lake reached from the Dakotas to
lower Texas Its eastern shore extended
through South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas,
Oklahoma and Texas. where the shore line
made "a great loop just north of the Rio
Grande and reached back again through
New Mexico, Colorado. Wyoming and
South Dakota. Cheyenne, Chadron, Sid
ney, Oberlin, Kearney, Wichita and other
western cities are now situated on land
which once was under water The White,
the Platte, the North Platte. the Arkan-
sas, the Canadian and other less signifi-
can't rivers now flow over the raised bed
OF this old time sea
In the later ages it dried up on the
south, and part of its northern edge over
flowed, getting finally into North Dakota
and taking in more of Wyoming. Later
still it dried up entirely, and the ground
became elevated far above what it was
But while it lasted it dominated the char
acter of animal life in its vicinity. IL was
quite tropical, and during lower miocene
times its banks fostered many animals
which now live around the equator, such
as llamas, monkeys, tapirs, rhinoceroses,
large peCcaries and rodents. At another
period its banks harbored the short limbed
rhinoceros, primitive mastodons. three
toed horses, small camels. wolves and sa-
Der toothed tigers. Its aquatic animals
were numerous, for its beaches were shall
low long way out. In the mass of fos-
sis obtained from its shores were found
the bones of many species of dinosaurs, the
animal whose birdlike footprints had been
attracting attention i'm the east for years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-30

The Best and Most Reliable Advertising Medium. If
you not already subscriber do the rest do
and have it sent to your home each evening at 10
CENTS A WEEK, and be happy
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
Colonel Haskell OF The Minneapolis
Times Acquitted.

Minneapolis, Feb. St One Of the
greatest libel suits ever tried in Mime
sofa came to an end last night with a
verdict Of not guilty. The action was
brought by the Minneapolis Trust Co.
against The Minneapolis Times. w. +.
Haskell, its manager, and John Blanch-
ard, its editor, and was criminal prose-
cution by Indictment. The case was on
trial two months and the jury after be-
ing out twenty-four hours brought IN
verdict of not guilty as to the detendan'
Haskell, which will settle all the cases.
The indictment grew out Of an editorial
comment by The Times on the conduct
of the Minneapolis Trust Co., as
trustee of certain West Pullman bonds
part of the assets Of the defunct Guaran'
tee Loan Co.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
Beatty's Organs $50 S'sn upwasaz Ssia's4:
wanted. Address or cali, Daniel F. Beatty
Washington, New Jersey.

Another great social event in Stony
Creek district, was the reception given
last Friday evening at the school house
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Mathews,
who are to leave in the near future for
Alaska. About IS people were present
on the occasion, and although the house
was somewhat crowded, they all report
having had Il most pleasant time.
County Auditor Roehr, who has been
east for the past month visiting old
friends in Minnesota, returned home
last Friday, looking as fresh as peach
in fruit season. Mr.. Roehr says he had
a good time and enjoyed his vacation,
and from all appearances we believe he
did but his unusual quite manner leads
us to surmise tnat he must have formed
secret alliance during his absence
which may revolutionize the social at
mosphere of Williston sometime IN the
future, but when?-ah! that's the cues
ton.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

At the weather bureau Office Of the
signal serylce in this city last Wednes-
day We're displayed two signal flags,
which seemed to puzzle most people, as
their explanation was not given by the
ordinary key-cards sent out. The
Graphic sought information from Mrs.
Daniels, our signal officer. and learned
the following: The red flag with black
center means "norther," or what was
formerly meant ''an inland storm Of
great severity, and the white flag with
black center means cold wave. with
temperature below freezing, to follow
the "norther," or inland storm. These
being the atmospheric conditions, it will
be well for stockmen to take care Of their
stock and prepare against loss by violent
and severe storms. \ little precaution
now, may save you hundreds of dollars
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

The largest grey wolf we ever saw
was killed by our friend yankee"
Robinson about two weeks ago near Ole
Bryns place, u miles down the river
from this city. The animal measured
nearly five feet from tip Of tail to the
nose, and girthed "a inches. He stood
nearly three feet high: His teeth were
formidable looking weapons, and no two
dogs in the country could have: e:mastered
him. The skin, we understand, has
been purchased by DR.. Van Dyke, who
will send it to taxidermist to be mount
ed. Mr.. Robinson also has a very fine
deer head which will also be sent OF
for mounting. The equals Of both shese
specimens are rare.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

Mr.. Bergh, under whose supervision
the church building is Icing moved
from Buford, started up river again with
crew of men Wednesday. to resume
operations. They have bad made four
pair of heavy wooden rollers, or wheels,
upon which the building will be placed,
and an effort made to wheel the struct-
ure down on them, the scheme ofsliding
1t down on runners having failed in con-
sequence Of the ice being covered with
sand. Mr.. Bereh is in hopes that the
"wheel" scheme will prove success,
and # it does, it will not be long before
we will have the satisfaction of seeing
a new Methodist church occupying the
site of the present log one.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

J. G. Stroud has been appointed post
master at Stroud, and will move the
Office from Birdhead ranch to his own
place of residence.
Married-At the parlors of the Hotel
Great Northern, in Williston, N. D., by
Judge Leonhardy, on Saturday. Feb
5th, 1898, Mr.. Alex. n. Mcintosh and
Miss FIoela euro, both Of Arden, Mont
Clinton HeddericEl acted as best man
and Miss Clara Leonhardy filed the
place of best lady.
Mr.. McLntosl, is the trusted employe
Of tile Great Northern Railway company
at Arden, and Miss euro has been mis-
tress of the section boarding house a
that place for sometime, and thus, the
alliance formed between them is no
only one Of love, but of mutual beneti
and profit. The Graphic extends it:
congratulation to the happy couple, anc
wishes them one continual round 0
pleasure and peace
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
So far as this section of country is con-
cerned, the inland storm failed to arrive.

So far as this section of country is con-
cerned, the inland storm failed to arrive
VIM. West left Tuesday for Chamber
lain, South Oak, d., where he goes for the
purpose Of looking after some horses
which he intends selling, and then start
for the kIondyke region in the spring.
He says he will 90 way up north where
no one has been, and get hold of some
of the largest nuggets in existence, if he
can find them.
Glendale Record: An Indian from
the Santee reservation put up at the IT.
win House Sunday. His name on the
register, written in his native language
is sight to behold. 1t contains just Sc
letters and translated into English means
"Big Man with Hard Name that Plays
the Big Drum With Long Peaked Nose
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
y0tAklNC Organs, $35 upwards.
u TSHN Sign painters wanted. Cat
- alogue free. Address Daniel
+, Beatty, Washington, New Jersey

There are five cases Of measles IN the
CITY. and several families have taken
their children out of school on account
of it. Ordinarily the measels is not a
dangerous disease, and the younger
the children can pass through the ordeal
the better. You need not be afraid to
let your children continue their atten-
dance at the school, for if they are to
he afflicted with the disease at all, the
sooner they have it the better it will be
for them.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
Resolution of Thanks.

At a business meeting of the Williston
Cornet Band held Saturday evening,
Feb. 5th, 1898, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted;
Resolved, That the members Of the
Williston Cornet Band return their sin-
cere thanks to Fort Buford Lodge No.
IS. /. O. O. F. for its kind and generous
action in allowing the use Of its lower
hall free of charge for the Band to prac-
tice in.
Resolved, That copy Of the above
resolution be sent to the presiding OH
Ger of said Lodge, and that the same be
published in the Williston Giaphic
81. MAcKERsiE. Prss't.
Attest: DAN. G1BBs, Sec'y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

C. A. Wittmeier, who was visiting st.
Louis on a combination trip of business
and pleasure the past month, returned
to this region last Friday, but passed on
west to Great Falls without stopping Oft
here, as business of Importance called
him thither.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
A Preacher Favors DsneinE.

Rev. E. S. Stoddard, D: D., the rector
of St. Johns Episcopal church in Jersey
City, N. j., has decided to begin giving
dancing lessons in the church building.
The class will meet each Thursday night.
The price for each lesson will be II
cents. Rev. Mr.. Stoddard intended at
first to charge six cents, but found the
expenses would be too great:
DIR. Stoddard decided that he could at-
ford to give eight lessons for one dollar.
The class was formally organized. There
were 80 young women and q young
men at the meeting:
Fred Anderson, dancing instructor.
has been engaged by Dr.. stoddard.
The young people are enthusiastic
over the dancing class, which is the first
of it's kind ever organized. Some Of the
other persons criticise Dr.. Stoddard for
not only sanctioning 80 worldly IN -
musement, but connecting it with the
church as we'll. Members Of the Evan
relical churches are hofror-stricksn 8
the idea of church dancing school.
DR.. Stoddard says he expects 70 meess
criticism, but declares that, however -.
we're, it will not deter htm. He eoead.
ers dancing not only harmless. bat -
cessary diversion; and believes thae 80
cry young psrson should b tAngAs -
n MOO
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

Vic. CorLe:t, for a long time connected
with the typographical force Of eiAlinot
Reporter, was visitor in Wiliston the
past week. Vic. is on his way to Havre
where he expects to be employed in the
journalistic field.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

G. NJ. Thomas has at his gunshop in
this city two Of the most interesting re-
lies Of bygone days now in existence in
this section of country. One Is an OLD
style flint-lock musket, made in lsl6,
aud in good condition. The other IS
horse pistol man nufactured in lS4S, which
is also in good condition. They are
both formidable instruments Of death
and can do as good execution now rs
they conld sixty years ago. They are
the property Of j. T. Brown OF this
place, who prizes them very highly as
relics of the past.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
The Play Tonight.

''The Fruit of His Own Folly" beau.
tiful drama in five acts, will be put upon
the boards at Odd Fellows hall this
{Friday) evening, under the auspices of
the Y. P. S. C. E. Admission 35c; chill
dren, 25c; reserved seats, SOC. Tickets
on sale at Snyder's barber.shop.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

Charles Schumacher last friday re-
cieyed two full blood St. Bernard pups,
which are perfect beauties. They were
sen to him by his father at st. Louis,
Mo-, and Charley prizes them very
highly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

Fred Townsend and Elisha Newman
left for the Klondike country Wednes-
day. We wish the boys success, and
hope they will return richer, If not
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

Geo. Bruegger returned last Friday
from his visit with friends and relations
in Wisconsin. He spent most of his
time in Milwaukee,, where he left his
family to visit through the remainder
Of winter
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

VIM. Townsend and Henry K,nman
were over from the Shafer & Kinmun
ranch yesterday
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
The Best Values.

The Best Values.
To emphasize this seasons selling in
this particular line, (knit Goods), and
to give you clearer insight into values
that are everywhere in our store, the
following items are listed. They are
the index to you Of the careful prices
that everywhere prevail:
Gents seasonable All-Wool Under
wear, C1$1.4O per suit.
Gents Merino Socks, 1Oc per pair.
Gents Al-Wool Socks, soft and light
weight, zoe per pair, worth much more.
Gents All-Wool heavy weight Socks,
csc per pair.
Yes, don't forget to see the reduced
prices on Ladies' and Chlldren's Wool
Hose.
Mits and Gloves Of all kinds at
prices that are right.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
nDn NC Pianos, 1926 up
(}H67 II III wards. Sign painters
~su~sesSOw wanted. Catalogue Free.
Address Daniel F. Beatty, Washington, N. J.

Remember the mask ball on the 22a
inst. The committee are making eIaoor-
ate preparations, and expect this to be
the grand ''hil" of the season.
Win. West had the misfortune o: hav-
ing his collar bone dislocated by horse
running away with him on the other
side Of the liver, Wednesday of last
week
]. B. Thompson, of Seattle, represent
ing one Of the larges, lumber companies
of that region, was in the city couple
of days last week on busines connected
with the lumber trade.
Elijah Jaynes, Of the Morning Star
Cattle Co, left for his home at Roberts,
Wis, last Saturday, where be VIII settle
up some Of bis business matters. and
then leave for the Klondyke.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

'"The Fruit of His Folly" tonight, at
Odd Fellows hall.
Jack Patch left this week for his home
at Popular, Mont, whence he expects
in few weeks to strike out for the
Alaska gold fields.
Alex. Mcintosh. section boss at Arden,
Mont. spent several days in the city
the past week. A notice elsewhere ex-
plains the object of his mission.
Aug. Werwyk. who formerly run
laundry in this city, but who has resided
at Hayre, Mont, for the past year, was
visiting friends here last week.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

Don't fail to visit Odd Fellows hall to-
night and witness the "Fruit of His Own
Folly" rendered by superb home talent.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

Csnn 900 BEArTY's Organs $500 up.
SOSVV,VVV Sign painters wanted, Ad-
dress or call, Daniel Beatty, Washington
New jersey.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11
You will find it True

Ifyou find it as we adyertse-every
price and quality exactly right-then
you will believe our statements-you
will have confidence in our statements.
On the "Money Back' plan we substan-
tiate our statements--you can rely upon
their accuracy.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-11

Beatty'S Pianos $:Ta:' $&29'o aP1 s'g1
Painters wanted Address or call, Daniel F.
Beatty, Washington New Jersey.