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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-10-14

Additional trains leave BALTIC. COR Union
Bridge and Inter Stations at 10 IL n. m,
and 10 p. m, and leave Union Bridge
for Balto at 0o a. IN, and II so p m. daily
except Sunday.
Sundays only-Leave BALTIC. for Onion
Bridge and way at 30 am, and IS pm. and
leave Union Bridge at q IS am. and 5Spnl. for
BALTIC. and Intermediate Stations.
Trains for Frederick leave Bruceville NJ
sos. S35 and 1i.40 a. M, and 5SS and Z, Is pm.
Trains for Littleston and Taneytown Ieay~
Brucevllie 9.i7 a. M, and 3.45 o. m.
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg at see
and lu.4n a. M, and 33l and $3.50 p m. Leave
Emmitsburg for Rocky Ridge.at 10 and l0.O(
a. m. and $50 and i.50 p. m.
j. NJ. HOOD. Gen. Manager
b. Ii. GRISW0LD. Gen. Pass, Agent
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RATES OF POSTAGE.

RATES OF POSTAUE.
First Class Letters TO any part OF
the United States, two cents per ounce,
or fraction thereof, prepaid.
Second Class-Transient newspapers
and periodicals, one cent for each -four
ounces, or fraction thereof.
Third Class Books, unsealed circu-
lars, and all printed matter except news
papers, seeds, cuttings, roots, ETC.. one
cent for each two ounces or fraction
thereof.
Fourth CIass-Merchandise, types,
metals, ores, and minerals, and all malta
bic matter not In any other class, one
cent for each ounce or fraction thereof.
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TRAINS VIA ALTENwALD CUT-orF

Leave Hagerstown for Chamoersburg aud
intermediate Stations at q IL q. IN. and L
y. M. and leave Chambersburg for Hagers
town aud intermediate Stat at Is a. m
and 49, D. m.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
Sealed Proposals Wanted.

The undersigned hereby gives notice that
sealed proposals for the erection OF public
school building in the Town Of Williston (being
of Williams, n. D., including all labor and ma
terial, will be received by the undersigned
clerk of tile Board of Education Of said Williston
Special School District at his office in the Town
of Wilist0n, n. D., until the hour of O'Clock
p. M, on the 9th day Of June. \. d. 1899.
All bids must be III strict accordance with the
plans and specifications, prepared by J. W..
Ross, OF Grand Forks n. D., which may be seen
ut the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Educa-
ton. in WilliStOn, N. H., and ut the Office of j.
W. Ross, III Grand Forks, n. D and III the Fargo
Forum office ut Fargo. n D.
The building Is to be an 9.r0Om school build
ing, two stories high, to be built of brick. with
outside walls TO be faced with good select bri.k.
Said building to be completed by October LIST.
1899.
A certified check Of five per cent of the bid.
payable to the order of the trustees of WillistOn
Special School District, must accompany each
bid as a guaranty, the same to be returned to
unsuccessful bidders immediatel! on lettin. the
contract. The party TO whom the contract is
awarded will be required t. give bond In
sOme'reliable fidelity insurance company In as,lm
double the amount of the contract price for the
faithful performance of the contract. 1t is the
intention Of the board of education to award the
contract to the lowest responsible bidder. but the
right to reject any and all bids is reserved BY
the board.
BY order Of the Board Of Education Of the
Town Of WillistOn. R.H. COPELAND.
Clerk of Board Of Education.
Dated Williston, n. D., May 25th 1890
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
Sealed Proposals Wanted.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
that sealed proposals for the erection Of
court house in the Town Of Willliston,
in the County of Williams, N. D., lnclud-
ing all labor and material, will be re-
ceived by the County Auditor, Of the
County of Williams, at his Office in the
Town Of Williston, N. b., until the hour
of 2 o'clock, D. M, on the 18th day Of
June, A. D., 1899. All bids must be in
strict accordance with the modified
plans and specifications prepared by
Bell 4 Kent of Helena, Mont, which
may be seen at the Office Of the County
Auditor, in the Town of WilIiston, N. d.,
and may also be seen on application to
"The Improvement Bulletin" Lumber
Exchange, Minneapolis, Mimi, and
to Bell & Kent Of Helena. Mont.
The building to be two stories high,
with a basement to be built Of brick 4,
with outside walls to be faced with good
hard brick, said building to he com.
pleted by October 1st, 1899.
A certified check Of five per cent Of
the bid payable to the order of the
County Auditor, of Williams county,
N. D., must accompany each bid
as guarantee. The same to be return
ed to unsuccessful bidders Immediately
on letting the contract. The party to
whom the contract is awarded will he
required to give a bond in some reliable
fidelity insurance company in sum
double the amount Of the con tract price
for the faithful performance of the con-
tract. 1t is the intention of the
board Of county commissioners to award
the contract to the lowest responsible
bidder, but the right to reject any or all
bids is reserved 10y the board.
by order of the board of county com.
missioners.
II. V. SMITH,
County Auditor
Dated Will,ston, N. D., May 18th, 1899
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
For Saddles and Cowboy Outfits

call At I. C. Stewards Harness Shop.
have now . full line of Furstnow 4
Coegshall's celebrated Stock Saddles;
also Harness Of all descriptions. Prices
reasonable. Call and see me-
|. c. STEWART,
Willieton, n. y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
A Site at Bismarck.

Major Pond, chief quartermaster of
the department of the Dakotas, is now
at Bismarck making selection o. the site
on the reservation for the first buildings
of the new army post to DO located at
that point. The last congress approp.
rated $4,000 for this purpose and
everything is in readiness for procee d.
ing with the work ut once. The build
ings will consist of one barrack, one
double set of officers quarters and a
quarter.naster's subsistence building.
Tie new post will take the place of the
present Fort Yates at Standing Rock
agency.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01

The Willow City Eagle has changed
fronts, as well az its chief editor. +. Z.
Falksnetein having sold Ills interest TO
b. Mahaney, and the paper hereafter
will he printed by "The Eagle Publish
Ing Company With the change OF
editor, the politics Of the paper have
also been changed from republican to
democratic. Heretofore Mr.. Mahaney
I has worked for the republican party.
/ hut change has come over the spirit
]. or his dreams, and now lie sees nothing
but rotteness and damnation in the
11~D. p, as is developed III the follow
INK editorial:
The active management Of the paper
X lienceforth will be conducted by 7. G..
Michael with s. b. Mal,aney rs editor.
Hitherto the Eagle has been ~ Kepub-
lican paper; but with the change of
ownership has come change OF policy
and from now on it will advocate the
principles and doctrines Of the demo-
cratic party.
For this change of policy the man
HgemeIt have 40 apologies to make To
anyone. Inc cnange was not ulaue IoI
the rake of fifty lucre. or the promise of
political patronage or preference, but
simply and solely because OF change
o! political BELIEF. For this belief the
management think they have many
reasons. It has seemed to them that
the Republican party has been steadily
drifting away from the great mass OF the
people and aleigning itself more aud
1lpqre with those interests that make
{ for the greatest good to the great.
NUMBER" while the Democratic
krty-retaining the true spirit Of The
ailih,s-.has more and more sought the
GOOD of the average everyday citizen.
5SCertainlv the last presidential campaign
seemed to demonstrate that.
AS to the course Of Lhe Republican
party in the state, there are two well
known elements in it. The machine
and the people. 1t is a matter Of record
that the machine has had it's way and
the people have been ignored. The
leaders have been Republicans. Popu-
lists or Democrats as occasion suited.
In other words they have been poll
ticians for revenue only. Hence the
Eagle, as aaid above, has no apologies
to make but will advocate the principles
nf Jetfersonian Democracy from this
date forward.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
Notice of Final Proof.

Land Office at Minot N. D., May II, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before J. W. Truax.
judge of the county court of Williams county,
N. D.. ut Williston, N. D., on June 18th,
1899, viz:
JOHN HEFFERNAN, .
H. E. No. 161, for the swA swZ. sec. 19, township
ia, range 100, and the neA neH, sec. rs, town.
ship 154, range 1O1.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land. viz;
Frank Couts. James Costello. Douglas Bell,
Astoria A. Austill, all Of Williston. N. D.
THOMAS +. DISCARD,
may19l Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
Notice of School Election.
(sPDclAL Dssralcr-ANxuAL ELECTION

(8PDCIAL DlSfRICT-ANNUAL ELbCTION.)
Notice is hereby given, that on the
third Tuesday in June. being June 10th.
A. D. 1892. IN annual election will be
held ut the Court House in tue Special
School District Of Williston, county of
Williams, state OF North Dakota, for the
purpose Of electinR tho following menu
beys of the Board of Education:
One member to serve for term Of
three years, and two members to serve
for the term of two years.
The polls will he opened at 9 100 o. clock
.. m. aud closed at o'clock p. m. of
that day.
Dated at Williston. n. D.. this lst day
Of June, A. d. 1899.
BY order of the Board of Education.
r. H. COPELAND.
Clerk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01

There is every reason to believe that
the annual state shoot of the North Do.
kots Sportsmsn's assoc istion. which will
be held ut Grand Forks on the 18th,
14th snd 18th Of June, will b the most
successful affair Of the kind ever held in
the state.
Tie local gun club are preparing to
show the visitors from outside q good
time. The sport At the trap will be ex.
citing. The crack shots of the state are
coming and the competition will I'M
doubtedly lie keen.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
Sale Of State Hay Permits.

Permits to cut grass on school and
institution lands for the year 1899 will
be sold at public auction by the county
treasurer at the court house in Williston
At 10 O'Clock, .. m, on Tuesday. June
10th. 1889. No bid will be entertained
for less than $3.50 per quarter section or
fraction thereof. Done by order of the
Board Of University and School Lands.
.... HUGH J. WATT,
Land Commissioner.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
"Ev'ry Month" for June.

Some surprising facts are given in
Ey'ry Month for June about the great
traGs atlantic steamships. They have
.3Often been written about from the view
pointof the Captain and passenger, but
il this article We look through tho eyes
Of the Chief Steward. who tells us mar
yellous things, in a matter Of fact man.
nor, about the consumption of edibles
anu the management of the house,
keeping departments Of the ship. 1t 10
enough to startle anyone to know that
jim single trip Of six days, 1900 eggs
Eare eaten in one form or another; while
life is sweetened for the inmates Of such
. hotel to the extent of 800 pounds OF
sugar q day. There are other no less
amazing figures given IN the interview
which il illustrated by specially taken
photographs. The Saxon Switzerland
IL picturesquely and charmingly de-
scribed as it appeared to 4 party Of
musical American visitors last Summer,
and the admirable illustrations which
4 accompany the sketch help one to
J understand it's wild beauty and gram
deur. Lovers Of children will read
with, deep interest an account of the
e6utin n of the Little Mothers" At Pei.
ham Park, and their pathetic obeerva.
tions upon the country. Fiction is we'll
represented in this number; "The
Craft Of Pattie Roane" showing how
it took woman's wit to outwit u
woman; "The Colonel's Mustache," q
clever humorous story of German Army
life; and "To the Surprise of the Giver,"
q sto,iette of love. There are, besides,
the usual Fashion Notes and the month
~ article upon flowers.
The chief feature of the magazine, Is
pages of we'll printed new popular
music, is more than usually good. There
are two songs. "Chester and Dorothy"
dainty, pathetic gem which will bring
tears to the eyes of every mother who
has Iost little one; and my Little
Dark Skin Lady," with melody which
is sure to make it popular. OF the two
instrumental pieces, palmetto PATROL
has the brilliancy and swing we are &C.
customed to in the compositions OF
Hoist; while ''The Dance of the Peas
ants will certainly not detract from the
reputation of Mr.. Ellis. Send 10 cents
to Ev'ry Month, 1860 Broadway, New
York, N. Y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01

who L aln. turn me ever.


for they know where belong best. Don't eat
me because am fat don't steal me because
am good looking and away from home, for the
Little Gem Brand Book Company will pilot me
home again. We are coming. Oh, yes. we are
coming. Who? why, some Of the Little Gem
Brand Book people. They will surely call on
summer some time but il they should fail,
send your brands and money to the Secretary
Of the State OF South Dakota Remember we
carry ~. 100 bond, filed with him. 10 show that
you will get your brands put in the Little Gem
Brand Book ut the following prices: IS for the
brand on the cut giving your +. O. address and
the range where the cattle belong: additional
brands are 81 cents where plain type is used.
II where it is slug work. and additional cuts Of
cattle are 2 apiece. Advertising space is 20 a
page, SIP for u half page and 3 for third.
Remember we cover six states and will con-
dense this work so it can be carried in your in
side vest pocket, with a double index, bound in
full leather, and is made for roundup purposes
and stock yard work. and for locating stray
cattle generally. All patrons Of this book get
a bool, free. Just think If we save you calf
In ten years, you are ahead OF this deal, and we
have six large states tn do this in which are:
South Dakota. North Dakota. Montana, Wyo-
mence this work just where the Missouri river
comes into Nebraska and work north through
both Dazotas and back through Montana and
Wyoming and leave Colorado and Nebraska
for the last OF the work. These books will be
delivered in plenty OF time for the roundup
work Of 100. Pay no money to any one who
has not got printed receipt, with my name to
it. for YOU. The Little Gem Brand Book will
be made Just like the Big Brand Book is. and
is Incorporated under he laws OF South Dakota
C. V. SHEPLER. President,
Pierre South Dakota.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
PUBLIC AUCTION.

In conformity with the law, l will sell
at Public Auction, at the front door Of
the Court House, in the town of Willis
ton. county of Williams, state of North
Dakota, on the 10th day OF June, A. ID.
1899, beginning at 10 o'clock .. M.
permits to cut grass on school and in
stitutien lands for the reason Of 1899.
located in said county. No bid for less
than $3.50 for any quarter section or
fraction thereof will be accepted. Said
grass not to b cut on or before July lst
following.
II JOHN HffFFERNAS,
II Treasurer of Williams Co, N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
Notice of Final Proof,

Land Office at Minot, N. D., April q, 1892
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before j. C.
Field, clerk Of the district court of Williams
county, N. D., at Williston, n. b., OH June
5th, 1899, viz:
ALEXANDER MCAsKILL,
H. E. No ITO, for the e1s nwH. nwA SEA and neH
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz:
Robert c. Mathews. John. Sassen, Winfield s.
Dunn, friedrich Rounsavelle, all of Williston,
n. D.
apr2S THOMAS E. DISCARD, Register
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-01
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate of Clinton J. C..
Hedderich, deceased
All persons having claims against said Clinton
J. c. Hedderich, deceased, are required TO ex-
hfbit the same, with the necessary vouchers to
the undersigned executor of said estate, at his
Office in Willston in the County of Williams,
State of North Dakota, and that six months have
been limited rs the time for creditors to present
claims against said estate
CTS NJ. HEDDERICH,
Executor Of the estate of Clinton
J. e. Hedderich, deceased.
Dated Williston, N. D., this Soth day of March,
1899. marI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-21
G.. A. II. MAY NOT PARADE.
Declines 10 March I'm Dewey's hoh"'
because Not Given First pace.

NEW YORK, September 9.-Cniess inc
plans Of General Charles f. Roe chair-
man OF the Land Parade COMMITTEES "f
tho Dewey celebration, the G. A. X. or
ganization will not be represented in the
parade.
Joseph w. Kay. department command
or of tho New York Grand Army or the
Republic, to-day sent letter 10 Generai
Roe. declining an invitation 10 paraue'
for n number OF reasons. These are, IN
brief that the G.. A. X. forces have been
ulaced at the end Of the procession, IN
stead of at the head of the column; that
General Roe has taken no cognizance OF
Conmander-i Chief Albert ID. Shaw, ana
has sent him no invitation to any or me
functions: that the invitation for the u
A r. organizations to participate in the
parade has been extended az secohu-
hand. through Colonel II IT. Adams, ana
that General O. o. Howard has been
placed in command Of the q. "A. H.
forces on the day Of the parade, contrary
10 the regulations OF tho organization.
The decision TO decline the invitation
was reached at meeting held this'after-
noon. Chief Albert ID.
Shaw Department Commander Nay
Past-Department-c Commander Atkinson,
and Colonel J. A. Goulden, chairman Oh
the Memorial Committee Of the q. A. H.
being present. This action has been con-
templated for some time, and the entire
matter has been placed before General
Roe who refused to reconsider his plans
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-21
po.ton should Contribute.

charleston News and Courier)
II Is interesting 10 note that MIS-.
Ftasier b. Baker Is in poverty and mas
appealed TO the people OF Boston FOR ala.
She l-ft here a few months ago on an
urgent invitation from that city 70 come
North and make an exhibition or herSeiI
and her children. She was assured that
tba box-ofice receipts Of the show would
he ample TO maintain her and her family
I'm luxury, and the invitation either eN-
pressed or implied a promise that should
funds ever run short Boston pniian-
thropy might be depended upon 10 supply
any and ali deficiencies. The worst has
haDJsurd; the museum has ceased 10
draw crowds and dimes, and there can
be no doubt that 1T Is up 10 Boston"
as the vulgar say, 10 provide Mrs: Baker
and the piccaninnLes WIN ned ana ooaIu.
III NAV be observed in passing that tbs
task bids fair 10 be a rather difficult
one. We are informed that 500 has been
contributed since the Bakers went 10
Boston. living IN the modest retirement
OF her former home, that sum would
have afforded the Bakers all the comforts
of life for some two or three years. out
I'm Bo ston under the discriminating Imam
cial management OF Miss Lillian Clayton
JeWett IL has sufiiced TO maintain them
hut a few weeks. AT this rate We should
thing over $1,000 per annum upon which
TO continue tho exhibition business In
Boston. II is 10 be hoped that Mrs.
Bakers appeal will meet with ready
and liberal response. She has carried
out her part OF the contract to the let
ter BY special request she and her
children have done everything IN their
power 10 embitter the ignorant elements
of the North against the people OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-21
MORE OF THE MAZETEERING
But Not Any More About the Rama
no COmpRuy,


NEW YORK, September 20.-The affairs
OF the Ramapo Water Company occupied
the attention of tho Mazct Investigating
Committee again to-day. with tho usual
poor result Very little information OF
any kind was obtained.
II. NJ. c. lngraham. one of the counsei
for the RamapO Water Company, who
drafted the Rlmapo water contract. drew
attention TO the radical difference between
his copy of the contract and tie one APP
proved by the corporation counsel He
was asked Il two forms Of contract had
been submitted by counsel TO Mr.. Wha-
len. and told the committee 10 draw their
own differences.
Chief Engineer Blrdsall was another
witness. He said that the Ramapo plan
appeared feasible TO him, but he declined
to answer whether he thought that such
a contract would be OF benefit TO the city
General Charles III. Coils, formerly
Commissioner OF Public Works, testlhed
10 having had the Ramapo Company
scheme presented TO him i'm his term OK
office. with the familiar argument OF q
coming scarcity OF water. He inyest-
gated the subject Of scarcity ana found
that the city had an abundance for many
years TO come
TO the stand. but there was 40 response.
He had been called yesterday also, but
failed to respond then Mr.. Moss de-
clared that ne vas unable 70 get any eH-
PLANTATION of Mr.. Whalsn's absence.
Secretary Lamont, of the Ramapo wa
ter Company was also among the miss
ing and as he is declared TO have in his
possession the books and important pa
pers of the company which the commit
lee are anxious TO examine, II is consid-
cred Important that he should put In an
appearance. ,,.
None of the officials Of the company
thus far examined have been able To give
the information desired by the committee.
The committee to-day also went INTO
some of the affairs Of the Dock Depart
ment and the fact was elected that man.
tboneonds of dollars worth OF asphalt
Pavement had been given out 20 one or
another company, without bids being ask
ed the contracts being marked under the
head of emergency ones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-21
TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA.
Fenr of FiGhting-The Detroit "oes
In Pucrto CnbelIO.

WASHINGTON. September O.-Ihe foi-
lowing cablegram has been received at
the Navy Department from Commander
Hemphill OF the Detroit. a few words
are missing:
limited States Steamer Detroit La
euayrs. Venezuela, September 20 -Secre-
tary OF the Navy: About four thousand
men dnsurgents), now principaiy III tnS
viciniiv Of Valencia, have recently occu-
pied Puerto Cabello. unopposed; later
evacuated position. The Venezuelan FORCES
took possession. Prlncipdl
American interest Red ID. Line. Red u
Ijneis Steamer leaves to-day from La
guayra Tor Puerto CaDeio. Fear possible
injury i'm the event Of fgnt. by
tho advice OF American Charge dAnaires,
/ shall proceed at once 10 Puerto CaDei.o'
Venezuela. to protect American interests;
T ehaGI return | have arranged
TO keep in communication with the MN,
lister. (Sgned) hhMf Hin
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-21
HE RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SEPTEMBER 81. 1892

mon dark Jugs, N.5Oas255: Good dark Jugs.
R.SnS5o; fine dark Tugs. Ng5.
Leaf-Common dark leaf. 50 50dH; me-
dunn dark leaf. fi.z5Hf5 good dark leaf.
SnS; fine dark leaf IgQtl2; GOOD black
Wrappers, siOGSA; fine black wrappers.
Nflf16.
Bright Tobacco-Leaf: Common monde
script 81 5cds4: common bright brow nish
Tugs, TuN; medium bright Tugs. sass:
.s.5oGslo.
Leaf: Common cutting. sSdS; medium
cutting. s.5enfe good cutting, $3.50; fine
cutting. SllaN250; fancy cutting. sLOa
SIC
Leaf: Common cutting wrappers. $50
sl2; medium cutting wrappers. fle1$i}:
fine cutting wrappers, s25nN0; good ma
hogany, gl2.JGq go.