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feeling that the younger children would
be better asleep, she took them away
and put them to bed This left Mamie
and me alone. We were not troubled
about the approaching battle; we were
interested only in each other.
Mamie's admiration for me grew
every moment. She asked me why
wore yellow facings on my uniform,
and I told her that they were to dis
tinguish the cavalry. She was delight
ed with the jingle of my spurs, the
golden shine of my buttons, and when
/ let her half draw my saber, her eX-
pressive eyes cleaned with mingled
awe and wonder. Dear little innocent!
she mistook the glitter of war for
bravery. Was not soldier, brist sting
with steel, armed to the teeth? while
she-she was only a girl, and coward.
When my trappings and weapons
ceased to interest her, we sat side by
side looking over book of pictures.
Mamie was continually CHANGING aside
at me and smiiing-though there was
nothing to smile at-then looking down
at the pictures. Some fine strands of
her hair brushed my cheek. How it
happened, l never knew, but l, perhaps
accidentally, let my hand fall on hers.
She looked up at me with that same
cause she knew no more than that
it was the first tender opening Of wom-
ans heart.
I have no distinct recollection of
| what first made me aware that armed
men We're without. I remember Ma
mics jumping up, going to the win
dow and peering into the darkness,
then turning with blanched cheeks, a
wild terror in her eyes. In another mo-
ment she had pushed me into closet,
locked the door and taken out the key
Soon after 1 heard the tread of men
and their voices in the room.
Standing bolt upright in my narrow
Enclosure, my heart humping, was at
first too terror stricken to take haed of
what was passing on the other SIDE of
the door, but presently becoming more
composed I listened and heard mems
voices. l was too excited to take in all
that was said. nor could hear all, but
from certain words judged they were
confederate officers in consultation.
Then l heard them going out. I was
congratulating myself on the prospect
of speedy release, when voice ex-
claimed:
"There's a Yankee about here.'
At once l remembered that I had left
my forage cap on table in the room
and doubtless it had been noticed by
one of the confederates. Then could
hear some one moving about, pulling
aside the furniture, and there was a
vigorous jerk at the closet door, fol.
lowed by tremendous kick which
would have broken it through had il
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
PROTECTING THE EGGS.
1t Can BE Done by Constructing Dark
But Comfortable Nests for
the Laying Hens.

Egg-eating is often encouraged by
light, open nests. An easily made dark
nest is shown in the cut. A half-barrel
or long key is turned upon it's side. A
bit of burlap is tackled over the top of
the front and strip of board at the
bottom. Make the nest in the inner end,
and put in at least two nest eggs. Turn
the opening away from all windows
toward corner, if rossible-and a
very dark nest will be secured. It is an
interesting fact that hens will con-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
The Plant and the Soil.

Each plant has its own requirements
of water and heat. Wheat, oats and
tame grasses require soil that will
weight of water and medium temper
allure for their best development. This
means a fine-textured soil, well settled
below the surface. Corn and the sor-
ghums do best on moisture content of
16 to 20 per cent. and a high temporal
ture. Corn roots prefer thoroughly
pulverized soil, not too compact. We
always find the fibrous roots or food
gatherers most abundant where the sol!
was well stirred. Potatoes will thrive
on less moisture than corn, but as a
rule good corn soil is good potato soil.
Western Plowman.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

coming, but stood awkwardly fumbling
the hilt of my saber.
ST am glad you came back for sup
per-" said the mother, kindly supplying
a reason for my coming, since was too
stupid to give one myself, ''but don't
you think it dangerous?'
Dangerous 2" The quiet supper-room
seemed very peaceful to me after my
experience during the day. ''Why,
have been under fire since early morn
ing"
Mamie, get a chair" said the
mother.
The only vacant place at the table
was beside Mamie, who brought chair,
and I sat down to supper. Mamie, re-
suming her seat, glanced up at me with
an admirirg expression.
"Aren't you afraid to fght?" she
asked.
I had no thought of admitting fear
to such pleasing admlrer.
"Oh, no; a soldier must never be
afraid" I replied.
mot of the shells %
"Only when they come too thick;
when one comes at time, and can
see it and dodge, don't mind very
much"
''Nor the bullets?'
''rhe bullets are spiteful, kissing little
things" admitted, ''but I can face
them"
'Aren't you afraid Of anything?"
What an absurd question. I was
tempted to confess all the fear I felt
but could not endure to shatter the
ideal of bravery she had created fol
herself.
"Well, II don't like the noise"
This was the only truth gave her
The pandemonium of sounds in tight
so terrified me that had no bravery
left for the missiles of war.
II don't see how you can stand it,
she said, wonderingly. II couldn't; I'm
such coward
"Rut you're only girl. I don't think
you could bear to see men killed. saw
sergeant this afternoon; he was
standing by gun; piece of shell
struck him and"
There was pressure of soft hand
on my sleeve, and Mamie was looking
at me with an eagerness, a terror, that
warned me to desist. I glanced down
at the hand she had unconsciously laid
on my arm, then raised my eyes to hers,
She blushed, and drew her hand away
How brutal of me to speak of such hor-
rors to girl. I did not finish my story
When supper was ended we all went
across the hall to the sitting-room.
The windows were up, for it was mid
summer, and though we could not see
out into the darkness, we could hear
the tramp of men in the road, and
scarcely minute passed without dis
tant boom or a faint sound of picket
firing. There was an anxious look or
the face of Mamie's mother, surrounded
as she was with her little ones, and
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
AMONG THE POULTRY.

The nonsitters are the best egg pro.
ducers.
In egg production lies the chief
source of profit in poultry.
Fresh laid eggs will hatch little
sooner than those laid some time.
After the young poultry are Matched
everything depends upon the care given.
Chicks in healthy condition should
be lively and vigorous from the first
hour.
Plenty of shade is essential for the
comfort and thrift of the young poul-
try now.
Linseed meal brightens the plurnage
regulates the bowels and promotes di-
gestion.
1t is usual for some breeds to moult
lighter each year, and this is sometimes
called defect.
All the coops should be shifted when
they have no wood floors, or cleaned
out every few days.
Care must be taken at this time to
see that lice are not exhausting the vi
tality of the young chickens.
Lack of variety will sometimes cause
the hens to lose appetite. A change of
food will then prove the best remedy.
Sulphur for the nests, whitewash for
the houses, kerosene for the perches,
exercise, pure air and a variety of food
for the fowls.
The reason why the hen that steals
her nest always matches well is that she
is not too fat, and every egg has the
same vitality.
The principal advantage in board
floors in the poultry house is that it
avoids dampness. 1t should be covered
with hay, straw or leaves.-St. Louis
Renl1hlic
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
Hoods SarsaparilIs
The Adirondack Mountains.

The heart Of this wonderful region Of
mountains, lakes, and streams is traversed
by the New York Central & Hudson River
Railroad, and to more fully inform the pub:
lie regarding it's beauties and easy means of
ACCESS the Passenger Department has issued
tains," describing in detail each resort, and
containing also large map in colors giving
list Of hotels, camps, lakes, etc, together
with their location; it has also issued large
folder, with map, entitled, ''The Adirondack
Mountains and How to Reach Them, CIV
ing complete information regarding stage
lines, steamers, hotels, etc.
A copy of the book will be sent to any adj
dress on receipt of two 2-cent stamps, or the
folder for one 2-cent stamp, by GEORGE H.
DANIELS, General Passenger Agent, Grand
Central Station, New York.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
THE WHOLE FAMILY.

II The years have come, the years have gone,
The quiet, softly gliding years
\ With midnight melting into dawn,
With shimmering wool Of smiles and
!. tears,
I Since that white day the angels knew
Was heavens own birthday, sweet. for
you!
The little children whom you left
Have grown to happy-hearted youth;
They hardly knew themselves bereft
So sheltered close by tenderest ruth,
When, doubly precious for your sake,
Our hearts for them were like to break.
1 often feel that mother-watched
Have been their footsteps on life's way;
That doors for them have been Unmatched,
That unseen love has been their stay,
Though, in our Fathers gracious will
Some other did your work fulfill.
And often is it clear to me
That here and there are not apart,
That somehow Gods whole family
Have scarce the throbbing of one heart
To separate them; just breath
The shadowy thin, soft veil of death.
Why should you not draw nigh to those
Who love you yet, who love you dear,
For whom your love yet means repose,
And faith and insight swift and clear?
You have but crossed the shining sea,
Where all our sails shall havened be.
To you, dear one, whose very tones
Still vibrate in your empty room,
To you, athwart whatever zones
For you are bright with fadeless bloom
I send my whole hearts love to-day,
The day my darling went away.
For Heaven is but the pleasant name
OF that fair place our Lord prepares;
Through fleeing ages still the same
His loving work for whom He cares,
To house, where many mansions be,
At last His own dear family.
Margaret E. Sangster, in S. S. Times.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
Often the Hest Source.

Difficulty, adversely and suffering are
not all evil, but often the best source of
strength and virtue. Some men only re-
quire great difficulty to set in their
way to exhibit the force of their char
acter, and difficulty, once conquered, be-
comes one of the greatest incentives to
their progress. 1t is not prosperity so
much as adversely, not wealth so much
as poverty, that stimulates the perse-
verance of strong and healthy natures.
Detroit Free Press.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
HANDY EGG PROTECTOR.

stantly eat their eggs if laid in the or
binary open box nest, when, if they
find chance in the meantime to steal
their nests away they will never think Of
eating the eggs. This has been proved
over and over again. Such nest as that
here shown gives the hen the feeling
that she is stealing her nest away, and
thus assists in protecting the eggs
n. Y. Tribune.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

"Why, Mamie! I thought you were
dead" "
"No, only wounded and badly fright
ened."
I blushed crimson. Her modesty re-
minded me of my former boastfu,ness.
Mamie" I said, hanging my head,
"they say that real Unborn genius is
unconscious. It must be so with cour.
age-that courage which is part of
your nature. You think yourself a
coward. You have proved yourself a
heroine"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
Nerves. Out of Tune.

Just as the strings Of a musical instrument
get out of tune through lack of care and
break out into ear-torturing discords when
touched, so the human nerves get out of
tune, and make everybody miserable that
comes in contact with them. Every tobacco
users nerves are out of tune more or less,
Taxed to the utmost. No-To-Bac is the tun-
ing-key which tightens the nerves, makes
them respond quickly to the emotions, re-
sulting in the happiness of all. No-To- BAG
guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong. We advise all tobacco-users to
take No-To-Bac.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
CORN MARKER.

four-row marker, but has hinges on it
SO it will mark on rolling or uneven
ground as well as on level ground. The
wings can be turned up so as to GO
through narrow gate or around OBJ
structions in field. I used four six
inch I hinges and a common buggy
tongue. My runners are three and one
half feet long, six inches wide and two
inches thick. Have a wide board on
the center so as to ride if you mark by
stalles.-G. A. Baldwin, in Ohio Farmer
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
CiYilized nv Pleasure

Men are more civilized by their pleas
ures than their occupations. Business
dispenses no. only with ceremony, but
often with common civility; and we
should become rude, rcpulsive and un-
gracious, did we not recover in our recre-
ations the urbanity which, in the hustle
of our labors, we disregard.--N. Y,
Ledger.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
Try Allen. Foot-Ea.e.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet,
blisters and callousspots Relieves corns and
bunions of all pain and givesrest and comfort.
Try it today Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for Csc. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
To the Great Fair at Omaha.

Take the ''North- Western Line"-C. st.
p. M. & o. Ry
Excursion tickets on sale every day until
Nov l: but on July ~, special rate $500;
July 10, for Minnesota day, July 90"
special rate of $11.00: and on Aug. 20. 81,
and q, special rate of $500 for the round
trip will be in effect.
Other dates when special rates are in ef-
feet will be announced from time to time.
For rates, information and illustrated
pamphlet of the Great Fair call on or ad-
dress City Ticket Agents,
Alb Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis.
1876 Robert ST., (cor. 6th) St. Paul.
Or, I. W. Teasdale, General Passenger
Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
A Sealed Question.

Teacher-Can any of you tell me what we
get from the Arctic regions-things that
there has been great deal of controversy
over in recent years?
Entire Glass (in chorus)-Explorers.-
Chicago Evening News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
Wear Hats Indoors.

It is customary in the town of Quito,
when a visitor takes off his hat upon
entering room, to beg him to put it on
again, and, in the absence of permission,
leave is generally requested. This, it
is said, arises from apprehension that
cold will be taken by remaining I'M
covered.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

The lake and rail arrangements of the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad for this year are prac.
Freight for Lake Superior ports is sent by
way of the Northern Steamship Company
and the Owen line is used for the lake
Michigan ports. The trans-lake Erie ar
rangements are with the Detroit Steam Nav.
igation Company between Cleveland and
the Michigan & Ohio Car Ferry Company
between Sandusky and Detroit
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
Parlance of the Sea.

saior--Whenever I give the winch a
turn, Delay me if she doesn't slip her haw
ser and pound like a donkey engine hosting
a noblemans trunk.
Watchmaker-I see. The mainspring's
broken.-Jewelers' Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
HANDY CORN-MARKER.
According to Its Designer 1t Goes
Ahead Of Anything of the Kind
He Has Ever Used.

send plan Of commander made
this spring, which I think goes ahead
of anything of the kind I have ever
used, and they have been many. 1t is a
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
The Home Rulers,

t'What is board of strategy papa"
III m: WE'LL never thought Of it in that
light before, but it must mean your mother
md your grandmother" - Detroit Free
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
Wheat 40 Cents a Busnel.

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross go
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, ETC., with Farm Seed Catalogue for
cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis. Z
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
Left 1t.

Phillips-What's the matter with that
fellow from Colorado-isn't he all right?
Quipps--L don't know. Somebody said
he left Pixies peak under a cloud.---Town
Topics,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

"Mr. Johnsin, does you know whar de
sailors got dot name 'tars' applied to dem?"
"Sure; in some pitched battle; of course,
sub. "-Princeton Tiger.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
InjurinE Sailors Eyes.

Among the phases of modem scien-
titic methods calling for special study
is the deprecated eyesight in the case
of sailors, due to the brilliant electric
lights used on shipboard. Gray and
blue eyes, not being heavily charged
with pigments, are found to be the most
subject to injury. Resort is had by those
working the searchlights to the wear
ing of dark-blue glasses. These, how
ever, while tending to mitigate the in
tensity of the light, fail to absorb the
source of the trouble, namely, the ultra
violet rays. The latter, nevertheless,
can be intercepted by goggles or screens
OF uranium, or yellow glass, and these,
it is expected, will in the course of time
be extensively introduced. Operators
with the electric drill-burning out
holes in hardened steel plate-have
sometimes had to be treated for intense
pain and partial blindness. This kind
of drill, as is known, acts by fusing a
hole through the steel. and the intensity
of the light is greatly increased by the
rays thrown off by the molten metal
The use of dark glasses by those en-
gagged in this kind of work has proved a
great boon in obviating its otherwise
disastrous effects. A singular feature
of the injury done to the eyesight is
a remarkable similarity to snow or des-
ert blindness, being as in these prob
ably due to the ultraviolet rays of the
spectrum.-N. Y. Sun,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

There are some spectacles that can never
be forgotten, but they are not the ones worn
by absent-minded old ladies.-L. A. w. Bull
letin
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

Never sow millet until the soil is thor.
oughly warm. If you have sown it be.
tore then you will not get crop.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

Nearly every man has grievance, and
you will find it out if you touch him right
Washington Qa.) Democrat.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05
NOT THE RIGHT LETTER.
The Soldiers Sweetheart Suffers Be-
cause of the Mistake Of
His Mother.

Many a hearts wall has come back
from Chickamauga, and among the
walls was one to somebody's doting
mother. He had often left her before,
but not under the same circumstances.
He sent postal back to his mother
from every station, also one to his
sweetheart. When he got settled
enough, he "harnessed up a raccoon,"
so the letter went, and on it's bristly
back scratched letter to his mother,
also one to his sweetheart-but just a
soon as the letter came the happy girl
donned her sailor hat and, mounting
her wheel, spun over to moth hers. She
rushed breathlessly into the old lady's
arms and waved the letter. A trife
milder, but with warmth, the mother
said she had one, too. Sitting side by
side the dear girl read every line of the
love letter, from the part where he had
kissed her good-by to a glowing de-
scription of the journey and of the dear
old Goober state, where the balmy air
and under starry skies he dreamed of
her.
Mother, not to be outdone, waddled
into the next room, and waddled back
again with her letter from her son. She
adjusted her glasses, and began:
dearest Mother: I should have
written sooner, but the snow is knee
deep, and not having brought sufficient
clothing along
'What!" calculated the maid, her eyes
sticking out.
Mother was thinking of her boy, and
not the letter, SO mechanically kept on:
Sand having just recovered from a
weeks serious illness
'Bo-hoo! boo-hoo!" came from be-
hind the handkerchief on the sofa.
Stoldly mother turned the page and
read:
II knew couldn't reach the station
to mail you this letter. Apologize to
Julia for me, and send me my winter
socks.''
Smothered groans were coming from
the sofa now. Her name wasn't Julia.
Mother looked languidly, unconcern-
eddy over her glasses, and let the letter
fall, saying: "Why, child, what's the
matter"
"The matter?' blubbered she. "He's
been sick-three feet of snow-no
clothes-and Julia, Julia, too.''
With that she snatched the letter
from the astonished old lady, and open
ing it, read:
'Watertown, d., December 20, 1897
The old lady had gotten the wrong
letter, that was all-Washington Post.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1898-08-05

Il The years have come, the years have gone,
The quiet, softly gliding years
With midnight melting into dawn,
With shimmering wool Of smiles and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-09
MAGNIFICENT GIFT.
Hon. F. {. SayleS Will Build Public
Library For Pawtucket.
His Proposal Transmitted to Common
Council by Mayor Adams.

Hon. Frederic Clark Sayles, the first
mayor OF the city OF Pawtuckst has ten
dersd q most magnificent gift to that
city, and the fact was maue known to
the Pawtucket Common Council at Its
meeting held last evening, by means cf q
com unication from Mayor Adams, VINO
had In turn received notification from ex-
Mayor Sayles of his intention to maze
the gift.
In his letter to Mayor Adams the donor
say: "To perpetuate thu memory OF Deb-
orah Cook Say les Is my earnest desire,
Inspired by an undying love ana affec-
tion. In accordance with the foregoir x
and to the end that my wis1 shall De
consummated In manner worthy CT the
object i hereby announce that upon the
land formerly owned by the Non. Lewis
called the homestead estate 1 will erect
brary, when completed, to be decided to
which it shall be desi gned, for suoh uss
forever In the event that should not be
spared to consummate this work, my chill
dron eau be relied upon to take my
place"
Tne gift has nothing whatever to do
with q similar Gift proposed In the will
Of the Iate William K. Sayles. His will
devised 500. 00O for q free public library,
to be erected within three years, under
certain conditions These conditions-with
which the CITY had notning to do-were
not fulfilled, and the time expired last
March, so there was no prospect of free
public library under William II. Saylss'
Will.