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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-04
Look out for colds
At this season. Keep
Your blood pure and
Rich and your system
Toned up by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Then
You will be able to
Resist exposure to which.
A debilitated system
Would quickly yield.
ON THE WAITER.
Why His Customer Couldn't Eat the
Soup.

why His Customer Couldn't Eat the.
a certain literary German whose manner
of speaking was extremely deliberate, ani
who disapproved Of impetuosity of any sort
and under any circumst ances, had an anus
ing experience in a restaurant one day.
He was u well-known figure among the
patrons Of this particular establishment, Us
he seldom dned anywhere else, and he was
generally served by i: waiter who had be.
come used to his way of speaking; but one
day a new waiter took his order and brought
his soup.
II cannot eat this SOUP said the gentle
man, slowly, not looking up from his plate
The man seized the soup plate before the
customer could finish the sentence, and van
ished with it.
He reappeared in 4 moment with another
supply OF the same soup, which he placed
before the gentleman, and then stood re-
gardiDg him with an anxious face, wonder
ing what could be the reason for the soup
remaining untouched.
u cannot eat this SOUP again slowly re-
marked the literary man.
"Why not, sir? What is the matter?~
stammered the unhappy waiter, who had
been told he was serving an important per-
son.
II cannot eat this soup said the literary
genius, calmly, for the third time, because
l have not as yet been provided with n
spoon!'' - Northwestern Christian Adyo-
cotn
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-04
A WISE PeDDLER.
He Knew Yer Well How to Dispose,
of His Goods.

Of His Goods.
He carried big load of brooms, and as he
zigzaged along the sidewalk with his burden
on his back he cast his pale, gooseberry eyes
over the houses to see probable customer
Then he assembled fight of steps and was
hailed by the woman next door.
''You can't sell any brooms there. The
woman in that house never buys at the.
door,
He rang the bell and waited. Sure enough,
the woman of the house opened the door, and
when she saw the broom vender she was.
about to close it again.
II don't want anything she said.
II know it, said the man. "Ihe woman,
next door said you wouldn't buy anything y
''She did, did she? Perhaps Pm as able to
buy things as she is. How much did you
say your brooms were?"
She said ! couldn't sell you any-that you.
never bought anything at the door"
Dear me, wonder how she knew? Give
me that broom with the covered handle and
the one striped red and blue. And I'll take
two of those small whisk brooms. So! /
never buy anything ut the door! The idea'''
Then he called on the first woman who had,
talked with him and sold out the rest of hi.
brooms at big advance over his original
prices. He had been in neighborhoods be-
fore.-Chicago Times-Herald.
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nEAR-TsEAsE.

80. Mace beneath tho moon
- 80 rom care and grief immune?
QUIZ 30. where doth heartsease grow?
Ie nmnnmid dearly love to know
a ! s"' The herb that poets say
l ,as,as all sadness far away.
~ ~ who its sweet juices sips
h ..,~hter dwells upon his lips.
na. q, sorrow, grief and woe
~ 1!oartsease is the deadly foe.
sa,ne allege that such herbs be
:" q MACE called Already
~ INC somewhere toward the east.
n .sn.ae and bounds there's not the least
s,en or mark in all the books
o. he'll find whoe'e that looks.
Th;ther travelling in vain quest
Manv souls have thought to rest.
rwice ten thousand maids and men
caring far have come again,
ravine that nowhere there lies
Snch = place beneath the skies.
0na knew, q YOUTH full fair.
Al his manners debonair,
Who for heartsease far and wide
r.oversed plain and mountain side.
II. returning, came at length
atr,nped of all his youth and strength
Now that face once summer-bright
Cheerless looked as winters night.
Th,s report he gave to me:
.1rhare's no place called Already.
t1aa # sease can nowhere be found:
= nave searched the world around.
r. 4 can. I'm sure that
Wiii not find 1T till I de-"
NOV, maybe II he had stayed
r1ose beneath his native shade
and had never willed to roam
Heartsease had been found at home.
Chicago Record.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-04

see the station agent at work on the
platform handling some freight. The
fellow really seemed to be ubiquitous
I had encountered him in Jacksonville
in Sonntag's Office, and now again at
the station attending to his duties.
His back was toward us and he did
not notice the wagon and it's occupants
Sarah pulled up tho team at my re-
quest and 1 climbed down from the
wagon. I was curious to note again
what effect my presence would have on
the fellow. When I had moved some
distance from the team (for did not
propose to endanger Sarah's life in
case he took it into his head to fire at
me again), placing my hand on my re-
volver as it rested in my pocket,
called to him:
Hello, there! I say, you, SlSinner:'
The fellow dropped the truck handles
and turned quickly. Then he fled swift
ly along the platform toward the door
of the station house, through which he
bolted.
But was not watching him. His
fight and the manner of it was per
ceived simply because his form was in
the line of vision.
1t was upon the bow-window in the
telegraph Office that my gaze was fixed
For, at my hail, a face had appeared at
that window, and then was quickly
withdrawn.
Did my sight deceive me. or was j,
really the face of Horace Jackson?
Following natural impulse,
sprang upon the platform and went tc
the door. 1t was locked. Then tried
the door leading into the ladies' wait.
ing-room, but that was also locked
I walked around the place few times
and peered into each window, but no
one was to be seen.
1t was no surprise that the fellow
Skinner should wish to avoid me. but
if the other face had seen belonged to
Jackson, why should he desire to hide
from me?
Probably Jackson, having heard that
L was residing at Jacksonville. and know
ing that I must therefore have met
Florence Morley and have been in
formed by her of his contemplate man
ner of trying to win her, thought it
best not to meet me.
If he wished to avoid me he was at
liberty to do SO. twas trivial circum-
stance, ut any rate. and 30 I left the
platform and climbed back upon the
wagon.
..Vhat for he run so?'' inquired Sarah.
. she drove on.
ssOh. ] have little account to settjs
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His Me6itatiOnO.

Soon after Sing}eton's first baby was born
Mrs. Singleton went upstairs one evening
and entered the room where her darling
lay asleep. There, she found her husband
earnestly at the child. As she stood still for
a moment touched by the sight, the tears
filled her eyes and she thought:
"Oh, how dearly Charles loves that boy"
Her arms stole softly around his neck, as
she rubbed her cheek caressingly against
his shoulder Singleton started slightly at
the touch. "Darling,"' he said dreamily,
voicing his thoughts, lit is incomprehensible
to me how they can get up such a crib as
that for $25O."-N. Y. Journal.
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The hid Was Undersise.

A bright little boy-one Of the pages Of the
senat-sat at one of the senate entrances
the other day, when a lady approached him,
with q visiting card in her hand.
"Will you hand this to Senator Blank"
she said.
Il cannot replied the boy, "for all cards
must be taken to the east lobby"
The woman was inclined to be angry and
went away muttering Then a thought
struck her, and taking out her pocketbook
she found "a Decent piece. With it in her,
hand she went back to the boy.
Here, my lad" she said, in coaxing
tone, " here is quarter to take my card in. -
Madam said the boy, without mo-
ment's hesitation, Il am, paid a larger sal
ton Post
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mo. I said it would not happen

mo. I said it would not happen
again"
"Just let me get my hands on him.
Iii choke the life out of him." was the
only reply made.
"Oh, yes; that's all right. Choke him
I'LL You want to, but please, Mr.. Con.
way. no shooting. i don't mind tell.
ing you that any headstrong course on
your part may upset q few well-laid
plans for your own good, which give
promise now of fruitful results. Wait
until tomorrow. You shall know all
then, promise YOU"
1t is impossible to convey by words
the seriousness Of my lawyers manner
in making these remarks.
When / was conversing with Mr..
Sonntag there was something about
him which compelled me to feel trust
and confidence, Notwithstanding his
many sayings bearing on some secret
purpose which he was so careful not
to reveal.
swell, l. give up trying to make you
out" I said. after considering his
words and being impressed by them
lyon certainly are the most incxplica'
BILE specimen of country lawyer
Who are you, anyhow?
"Your lawyer and agent, and, Mr.
Conway, let me add, in sincerity, your
| friend.''
Somehow I could not but believe him
at the time. His words carried convic.
ton.
''Pardon me for seeming imperti
nent," Sonntag said, as he accompanied
me to the door, "but have you seen Miss
| Morley since your ARRIVAL"
YES"
"And everything is all right?"
"Yes."
"You intend marrying her?"
II have her fathers consent"
"Ah! I congratulate you"
Sonntag extended his hand and
smiled. But the smile died away imme
diately, and the expression which fol
lowed strangely disturbed me. Was il
sorrow? For what? Or was it pity
Surely not pity for me!
I went from the Office resolved to fol
low my lawyers advice just this once
Tomorrow was not far distant, and
| would know all then. Wondering very
much what this all would prove to be, ]
| started on my fve-mile walk homeward
Fortunately, I encountered Sarah
who had driven to Twinebnrgh to dc
some trading, and who was just climb
ing into her wagon as came up.
Hello, Sarah," called, as she wa!
about to take up the lines. will yo1
give me lift?''
She looked around in surprise, the1
| expressed her pleasure at seeing M
again as climbed up beside her.
AS we were crossing the track at Sid
ington, was considerably surprised t
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-04
PLAYED eY SECOND VIOLIN.
ImD=Omptu Serenade Delights TIT

ImD-Omptu Serenade Delights the
People of n Lake Front Home.
On the North side. in the shadow of
one of the fine residences close to the
lake front, q couple of Italians were
standing, one of them with a violio In
his hands and the other holding a haTp.
They were playing one of the popular
waltz tunes of the day, and as the WIN
summer night the strains of the music
floated in to where the occupants were
seated. While the waltz was still in
the midst of its swing, a tall man, IEa a
long cloak enveloping him, and silk
hat OH his head, came around the cor.
ner He paused for moment. and then
going over to where the Italians we're
standing. he produced one dollar and
said to the men: Let me play them
serenade. I play second violin down
town"
In his hands the tall man carried a
violin case. 1t was only a minutes
work for him to get his violin out, and
he laid it to his cheek and began to
play. His long right arm, with Won
derfully swift, smooth sweep, eoursed
up and down the strings with :he fly-
inc bow, and the music leaped from the
magic shell and fed away into the
night. Higher and higher the echoes
rose, the heavy chords of the G string.
mingling with the shrill wailings of ths
high notes, and the very air around and
about the player seemed charged with
melody.
In the house the people at first spoke
questioningly, and then sat mute, fear
ing to lose note of the marvellous flow
of melody. The music ceased, the Peo-
pie rushed to the front door and down
the steps. But the tall vioainist had
hurriedly thrust his fiddle into its case
aud was striding around the corner be-
fore they could catch a glimpse OF his
face. They gave the two Italians lib
eral remembrance before they left, and
days after they learned the name, the
famous name, of their midnight ser
enader. And they will not forget at all
mot in oil time-the music they heard
that night from the second violin.-Chi-
cago Chronicle.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-04
with him, aud he 10 afraid of me.
guDDOse." ren1ied

WlA AIm, ana ne 10 afraid OF mt.
suppose" I replied.
der vas anoder man too-in de vim
der" she continued.
'4ou saw him, then. Yes, I thought
there was. But couldn't find either
OF them, and the doors were all locked"
Sarah was much puzzled at the &C.
currence, and made numerous remarks
and asked many questions in the en-
deavor to obtain more light; but did
not crafty her curiosity and answered
ony in monosyllables.
My mind was in even a greater whirl
of perplexity than my old nurses.
Why had Skinner tried to shoot me,
and why, after thus showing some pow.
erful animosity toward me, should he
now appear such 4 craven that he fed.
evidently in great fear, from my pres
ence? What was the.fellow's real intent
and purpose in engaging himself to
Florence as a detective? Was he really
q detective?
Jackson had recommended him to
Florence. What bond existed between
Jackson and Skinner? And, moreover,
who was Sonntag? These three men
seemed somehow strangely connected
with my life, but how and to what end ?
Sarah, do you know anything about
Mr.. Sonntag?" finally asked.
"Ach. yes. He is your lawyer, amt
he 2"
Eyes, yes. But do you know anything
about him? He has not been in Irvine.
burgh very long, has hep
mo. Aloud six months. He is q
very nice man, and a goot Won, too,''
Sarah replied, convincingly.
THAT seems to be the general opin-
ion regarding him. DO you know any
thing about the station agent?"
Il toni know nodding aloud him."
HE came here about the same time
that Sonntag did, I believe
Yes, guess 500
Sarah" began, again, after a
pause, "can your husband be relied up.
on to face danger?"
'Danger?"
Eyes. Don't be alarmed; I don't
know of any; but supposing some sud-
den danger arose before him, would he
| have the courage to meet it?''
"Yes, if I vas with him. was Sarah's
reply:
when you are with him."
"Yes. I ton't know, if he vas alone,
bud he fight de devil if am py him."
l could not restrain burst of laugh
ter at the idea of the great powerful;
farmer being courageous only in his
wifc's presence. Sarah joined heart
lily in my merriment, and remarked
that her husband could be relied upon
to do just what she desired.
well, then, can you and Jake come
| over to Jacksonville tomorrow morn
ing early and help me dig a way into
the cellar?" asked, again becoming
serious.
"sure we can,' Sarah replied, ex.
citedly.
"And bring a crowbar along, and a
sledge-hammer, if you have them. II
we cannot cut the thick beams in the
floor of my room, we may be able to
dig through the foundation wall. This
is the last night will spend in the old
house with the mystery of the cellar
remaining unsolved. Il there is any
mystery at ALL"
lT: BE Continued
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ACLEW BY WIRE
Or, IA Interrupted Current.
BY HOWARD M. YOST.

Copyright, 1896, by J. &. LippincoU co.
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him.
Those things are dangerous, Mr..
Conway. and are liable to 60 off without
warming" he remarked, dryly, after l
had returned the pistol to my pocket.
"Yes, l know that. And if there
| should be occasion for it to go off in my
hand, you may be sure it will be for
the purpose of hitting something. l
believe my peace is threatened, If not
my life. How do know but what that
cellar under my room has been used,
maybe is being used, for some criminal
purpose? If that is true, my arrival
in Jacksonville and taking up my abode
right in the midst of hidden crime
would naturally prevent any contin-
uance Of operations, and endanger the
secret. 1 believe that attempts are
being made to cause me to leave; II
mysterious demonstrations cannot ac-
complish it by frightening me- then
the purpose is to remove me by DEATH
There may be something in what
you say" Sonntag remarked, after
moments thought. but promise me
you will not attempt to shoot the sta
ton agent" he added, with deep ear
nestness.
"Vhat? Make no defense against
his cowar1ly attacks?" l exclaimed, in
amazement at my lawyers request.
HE will not repeat it, you may DO
sure. At least promise to defer re-
saliation until tomorrow.
F sAnd get shot In the meanttme!
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More Than He Could stand.

"Jorkins broke his engagement With
Miss Loveleigh."
WAS he justifed?'
ayes, he found out that her mother
was one Of these women who never
travel without taking bird cage
along.''-C Chicago Record.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-02-04

Some people are not satisfied with the
milk of human kindness-they want the
cream.-Chicago Daily News.
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They had . QUARREL
about Who4
sHe gueosod her - T.
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han were Ixnoranl

"Gobang's wife does not know whsa
he suspects about her"
mo. And he does not suspect wnss
she knows about hin" 7. Truth.
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1t has been reported that two
Frenchmen, named Balm and JAG
quet, had concocted plan to muir
der q man named Leblanc, all fire.
quenters of the. Hunky-Tunk, and
the murder was to be committed
in that house, according to what
Jacquet, one of the would be muir
derers said. What there is In this
report, we do not know, bat as b.
lin is a man who is not enjoying
good reputation. the authorities
ordered him to leave the town
which he did in a short time.
Ladies' are requested to pay
visit to the store of K. Schwart;
before buying their Mardi Gra'
ball toilettes.
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4 MONDAY FEBRUARY 2, 1898
FOURNET & GARY
will open their store, Main street,
with complete line of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, CLOTHING,
FANCY GOODS, SHOES, HATS, ETC.
The public in general are invited to
visit the store and get their prices.

Mrs. Rena Simon has enter
tanned a number of friends at her
home last Sunday that proved very
interesting, and was greatly en-
joyed by all present. Music, sing
ing and dancing were the attrac-
tons of the evening. If others
would follow the example Of Mrs.
Simon they would soon revive the
society of the town, which is very
quiet at this time.
Imperial Organdies-just the
thing for an elegant Mardi Gras
Ball Dress, at E. E. Soulier.
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By virtue OF an order and commits
sion from the Honorable the Nineteeth
Judicial District Court of the State OF
Louisiana, in and for the Parish Of St.
Martin, and to me directed, Louisa CO.
zine widow VIM. II. Livingston. in my
capacity of Administrative of the Estate
of my deceased husband William H. LII
vingston, will offer for sale and will sell
at public Auction for Cash, at the last
residence of the deceased in the Town
of st. Martinvilie, Louisiana, to the last
and highest bidders. between the legal
sale hours, OH
SATURDAY the s6th day of FEBRUARY
1898,
ali the movable property and sufficient
quantity of the immOvable property be-
longing to said succession, to pay the
debts due by said succession, the de-
scription of the immovable property, is
az follows, to wit:
I, A certain Town lot situated in the
Town of st. Martinville, Parish OF st
Martin, having front of three hundred
feet, more or less. on the Bayou Teche
ty depth of sixty two feet more or less
bounded North by Port street. South by
old Old Martin Street, East by the Ba
YOU Teche and West partly by the pro-
perty of StanisIas Dabadie and partly BY
that belonging to the Convent OF tn
Sisters Of Mercy; together Herewith al
the buildings and other improvement
thereon being and thereto belonging.
9. A certain tract Of swamp land 81
tuated in the Parish OF st. Martin, an
5 described as being the N. W. a OF tn
! N. E. 4 of section Twenty seven 4
{ Township ten, South Range Eight Eas
in the South western Land District q
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LOCAL NEWS.

Get your Lysander Ducks at
e. E. Soulier.
DIR. Eugene H. Baylies spent
two days in Abbeville this week.
Winter goods going at cut prices
sat K. Schwartz.
Senator R. Martin and family
made trip to New Orleans this
week. 4
Messrs. Gary and Fournet have
opened their store on Main street,
lin the Bienvenu building.
The frame work of the large
store of Mr.. L. G. 'Duchamp is up.
twill be the largest store in town.
For tall dress goods visit the
store Of K. Schwartz.
Mr. james Sharks, of Ellis
willie. Mss, brother-in-lsw of DR..
E. H. Baylis, spent several days in
town this week.
-Messrs. Albert Broussard and
-Alcide Babin of Loreauville were
p. in town Wednesday.
-MALINE ORGANDIEs popular
shades for Ball costumes, at E. Z.
Soulisr.
The work of repairing our
streets, is commenced, the filling
of the bigger holes will continue
until it is dry enough to work the
road machine.
There are at this time quite e
humber Of horse and mule dealeri
who ere located in st. Martinville
and they all seem to be doing I
good business.
The Messenger lis by far, tn
best medium Of advertising In ST
Martin parish, because it has tn
largest circulation. A well worde'
'ad. attractively set up, 'slway
brings good result.
GENOA Notwithstanding en-
tirely new for ladies waists, at 1
i. Soulier.
The marriage Of Mr.. Louis T
Delahoussaye, of New Iberia. an
Miss Lolo, the daughter OF M
John L. Dursnd, Of St Martin pt
IRISH, will take place at the Catht
lie church, st. Maftinville, MOI
day Februa. y 9TH at half past TO,
O'Clock in she evening.
Never hay a suit Of clothes unit
: you have visited tho store of ]
Schwartz. E
Mr.. A. B. Hail. OF Olive, TIE
as, a member of the Saw mill fir
of Hall & Burdin. dice last wee
His des.th may cause temporal
interruption in the working Of II
mill, / at it is hoped that as sot
as the heirs will assume posse
sion 6f the estate everything W
rugas in the past.
+GLossE ORGANDIEs-make
be.er effect than silk, at E.
SNnlier.
The work of building the fo'
Cor the Mardi Gras procession
going on very satisfactorily, a
this year, the artist, Mr.. J. A. b
td, will distinguish himself,
making his work brighter til
the past years. The big post
win be out in short time, givi
in details the many attractions
the day,
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To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 1oc or &C
II G g. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money
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KEEP your blood pure, your Ape
~ tite good, your digestion perfect
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
has power to keep you WE'LL.
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State of Louisiana, Parish of st. Martin
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100 P0"0H W H>00P ""
SUCCESSION SALE.
In the matter of the Succession OF
WILLIAM H. LIVINGSTON.
Probate Docket No 1862.
. 10Th judicial District Court.
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Probate Docket No 1862.

10Th judicial District Court.