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at time and twist 'em round towards
the west.
1T took US all day, and when we got
through we dropped down in the room
and fell asleep, while the pack mule
man went along through the cut, driv-
ing all our truck out before him.
I'm the morning we found the cut
empty and our sheep driven out at the
end of the cut, rounded up and waiting
for us. 1t just occurred to me that
ought to have asked the man his name,
when one of my men said he guessed
the party had left his card. Sure
enough, he had tied 'leven sheep in a
row, and with pot and marking brush
he had painted his name in black paint
on the sides of the sheep, one letter on
each sheep. 1 could read it easily
enough.
"'S-t-e-p-h-e-n Cage The last four
sheep were little distance from the
rest.
"Come to find out we had got ~ miles
into the cut when we met i'm, and he
had only got in a mile. Pretty cute fell
low, wasn't he?"-San Francisco Ex-
aminer.
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AN, OLD TIME QUILTIN.-BEE.

Yes, twas grand reception, all in first
class. heightened style,
18th flowers everywhere, an fruits as high
as they could pile!
The aristocracy was there, all gorgeously
arrayed:
While fiddlers, hid behind some palms, jest
played an played an played.
Lucindy-she's my wife-was decked in
dresses rich an rare,
18th dounces an 18th furlbelows. an flow
ers in her hair;
.Yit, somehow, as looked at her, it all come
back to me-
That night when first 1 met her at an old
time Quiltin-bee.
How mem'ry keeps a-runnin' back to other
II days an scenes!
! sometimes most forgit the part O. life at
intervenes
Betwixt them years when all I owned was
boyish hope an health
An later time at brought me more O. wor-
riment an wealth.
An at that big reception, in the midst O.
beauty's glare,
Herr face, though old an wrinkled, was the
dearest picture there
To one whose smile o. friendship has been
sweetest, far, to see
Since first I felt her glances at that old
time quiltin'-bee.
IN them sOOQ Gays us OlO IOlkS call the
HAPPY long ago."
Some afternoon the girls 'u'd meet an
gayly chat an sew,
An keep it up till evenin', when the boys
'u'd congregate
An hold sort O. party till the night was
IS,z- CROWN late;
m zen when the quilt was finished, why,
they'd take the family cat
An place her in the middle o. the quilt an
holler "scat!
The boy an girl she jumped betwixt, so
everybody said,
OF all twas at that quiltin', why, they'd
be the first to wed.
An so that night mention, when the
quiltin all was done,
The girls was eager fer to see which way
the cat 'u'd run;
won't fergit Lucindy, as saw her by my
side,
Ner how she blushed crimson as they
called us groom an bride.
We vowed twas all an accident, an SO I've
alters said;
But, anyhow, afore year had passed away,
we wed,
An to this day they amt no scenes at
seem SO sweet to me
AS mem'ries o, the evenin' at that old-time
quiltin-bee.
Nixon Waterman, in l.. A. w. Bulletin.
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nov made big effort to get on top Of

they made big effort to get on top OF
the sheep, and the sheep were wedged
in so tight that the horses walked all
over them. The wool was thick and
soft, and it beat all the body Brussels
carpet you ever saw. After about ten
days we had to pull the building down
to get the sheep out, and the two under
layers had eat all the wool off each 9TH
er. Yet the critters seemed to have
got along all right during that time,
and I noticed that when they lay down
at night they would all lie down togeth-
er and all rise in the morning to their
feet. This puzzled the horses on top
when the mass would rise and lower
five or six feet, at which time the horses
would gallop around almost frightened
to death.
well, we got the sheep out and kept
tunneling along until we got along by
old Bachelors where the snow wasn't
so deep, and they made cuts instead of
tunnels.
'We struck splendid cut in the hard
snow. 1t was six feet deep, and just
wide enough for pack mule.
''They told us it was made by a man
who had a pack mule route over the
mountains to Virginia City, and that if
we met him he'd make us turn back. I
laughed at the idea, for we were all
well heeled and no man could turn us
unless he. was quicker shot.
''Well, we piled our sheep and horses
into this cut, and things glided along
all right until the second day, when
the line came to a halt.
"By Jove, we'd met the pack-mule
man. climbed out on the hard snow
and got round to the head of the column
with big Winchester rifle, and found
him sitting on pack mule as serene and
smiling as anything. All he had in his
hand was small cane, and he looked
like he owned the earth. Behind him
was string of pack mules as far as
could see.
''We passed the time 'er day, and then
he began to talk about the Fighter
way and the competitive points in
travel I had never heard of those
things before, and wasn't disposed to
place much stock in 'em, when he bal
anced the cane on the finger and thumb
of his left hand and began to play his
right along over the knots and talk, I
laid down my rifle and began to listen.
His language was convincin', I tell We.
He showed how that was only just in
the trail, and could turn back with
great deal less expense and in conven-
fence, and that as he was carrying the
United States mail, obstructing it might
result in my being taken into court for
it, and perhaps landed in the Sacra-
mento Jail for life.
when he got through said I'd turn
back, and so told my men. They were
hot, and went to the front vowing to
kill him.
"They rushed up, and in a few min
utes came back as meek as lambs, say
ing he had explained the whole matter
to their entire satisfaction.
SWELL, to make long story short,
the cut was so narrow that the animals
couldn't turn, so we had to lean over
the cut and reach down and lift 'em one
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about, however, and saw that was
in a shelter made of the rails of one
of the neighboring paddocks covered
with palm thatch. BY the brightness
of the sun that came IN at the door and
the oppressive heat l guessed that it
must be nigh noon.
My thoughts seemed now to fall into
to question him.
''Eow does it happen that am here >"
I said; land in what manner was I tl.
livered from Pradey?"
81 killed the Villain" he answered,
quietly. ut were best that you did
not talk overmuch now,' he went on,
''but to satisfy you will say that
missed you and turned back, and found
you wounded, and with Pradey making
in upon you. I had scant time. but
fired, and was fortunate enough to
send a ball through his head. Then I
dragged you a bit aside, and presently
was able to secure the aid of one OF
the men, when we brought you hither.' ~
This was great news, to be sure-in
especial, the part that related to
Pradey-and was content to remain
silent moment and reflect upon it.
Then that villain is gone! Surely
we have reason to rejoice" said at
last. ''But how think you will the
other buccaneers take it? Do they
know the manner of his death?'
"Nay, and it were best that they
should not answered Mr.. lynn, low
ering his voice. ''Let it seem that he
died in action
"True," said I, "that will be wise.
But now what of the fortunes of the
day? 1t would seem that we had won,
but in what sort? Have we taken the
city,"
well, if you will talk" said he, shak-
ing his head. 81 trow you may as we'll
have the whole story. Aye, we have
beaten the enemy and taken the city.
Nevertheless. Morgan has, for a little,
| withdrawn, fearing, as it is said, mines,
| poisoned water ald other snares, but
l think in reality not desiring to trust
the men. He will be for waiting till
their blood is a little cooled and he can
be sure of obedience"
''Well,' said I, a little YEARLY, and
withal my head fetching pang, tell
me one other thing and am content
How has it gone with Mac 1vrach?"
''Not so much as scratched he an
swered. 'He was here but little time
ago."
was glad to give over with this, and
lay for awhile quietly. Mr.. lynn sat
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I never saw on mortal man. Hainesis
now a man worth, say, half million,
through owning. a vast tract of red
wood timber in Eureka county, New.
In his old age he likes to tell of the hard
times he used to undergo, and the mem
cries of those bitter days are all con-
centrated in the sad expression of his
blue eyes.
Coming from the Winnemucca con-
vention I found Haines sitting in the
stateroom of the sleeper. I touched him
on his trip over the mountains in 1859,
and he responded.
81 left Placerville, said he, with 500
head of sheep, five horses, some steers
and two hired men. It was in lovely
weather. We had covered wagon,
. plenty of provisions, and were all in a
happy mood. Everything went along
nicely until we got near McClauber's,
when just after sunset one night little
black cloud about the size of my hat
came over US. 1t got bigger and bigger,
until the blacklist pail you ever saw COW
cred the heavens, and the snow came
VO"A III SACCISs
"When say sheets mean sheets. I
calkerlate the snow was packed up in
the sky and the weather clerk just
sliced it off from the under side. You
saw the layer of snow come down, and
when it fell around you and your head
went through it you saw the next layer
eomin'.
'.These are facts which any old set
tier will verify. Well, in the morning
our sheep were out of sight under the
snow. Well, it was tough, but we began
to shovel 'em out. About mile from
our camp was stable where the over
land stage horses were kept.
ssWe ran tunnel from the sheep to
the stable, and drove the sheep
through.
eve had to make tunnels through
that. tunnel to light the way, and it was
as pretty piece of engineering as !
ever saw. We ran it by guess, and hit
the stable door square in the middle the
first time.
"Well, when the sheep began to crowd
into the stable the horses got uneasy
but the sheep kept wedging in till there
wasn't enough room, so the first gang
made solid floor and the next climbed
up on top, and the next on top of that
When they all got in there were three
stories of sheep, one above the other
and the horses were out Of sight. We
couldn't get the sheep out of the place
to save our necks, and finally I started
in to feed them hay.
"The top story ate the hay, but tn.
two under stories couldn't geta nip.
cas- soon as the horses smelt grul
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CHAPTER XIV.
OF THE CONCLUSION OF MY ADvEl

OF THE CONCLUSION OF MY ADvEN-
TURE AND THE FALL OF THE CITY
LIKEWISE or THE STRANGE THING
THAT HAPPENED THEREAFTER
I made a kind of dreamlike effort to
come back to myself, and for an in
slant half succeeded. The advancing
figure came outplainer. saw the face,
and it was indeed Pradey's. Tstruggled
to keep it steadily in view, but it insist
ed on swimming in with the puffs of
smoke, and as my giddness increased it
lost all shape and outline. I must have
slipped from my position against the
hut at this point, for things gave a
kind of upward flash, in particular, one
object danced out like bright piece of
steel, and then I was conscious of a
hard jolt and all was blackened out.
The next that am able to recall is a
great swaying and swinging sensation.
followed by an abrupt pause and then
little cold shock. opened my eyes
and found wet cloth on my forehead,
the ends hanging down on my cheeks.
put up my hand and drew the cloth
away. AS I cleared my eyes a figure
close by stepped forward and I per-
ceived with joy that it was Mr.. lynn.
He was in his fighting gear, wanting
only the headpiece, and seemed to be
quite unhurt. He smiled as I stared
up at him.
"You are safe, then ?" said.
ITO be sure, and you, also. 1t was
but . little furrow turned along the
skull, but might easily have been seri-
GUS. Nay, but you had best remain
where you are" he pursued, as I would
have risen. "There is some heat in your
wound, and in this weather it We're easy
to provoke fever"
perceived the wisdom of this advice,
and settled back in my place. Iglanced
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07
Hair Raises on End.

An eminent medical man, whose
treatises on human hair have attracted
much notice, among many other strik-
ing statements as to woman's chief
beauty, remarked that "bristling." when
used in spe aking of the human hair, is
not figure. The hair is subject to and
influenced by almost every passion OF
the human mind, and emotional hair,
of which he has treated especially, he
claims is quite common. Hair looks,
feels and falls differently when per
son is in sorrow, joy. surprise or de-
lection. After a day or two of deep
mental study or violent bodily exercise.
most visible difference may be de-
tected by a practiced observer. The day
is fated to come. he maintains. when
this coloring in he hair will be vaIua-
bic aid in identification.
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No CarriaKe.

One of the most amusing instances of
misunderstanding word is told by an
old churchwarden Of Wallingford, Eng
land. At one time the bishop of Ok
ford sent round to the churchwardens
in his diocese circular OK various inr
quiries, among which was: docs your
officiating clergyman preach the Cos
pei, and is his conversation ard carriage
consistent herewith" 20 this the
churchwarden of Wallingford replied:
''He breaches the Gospel, bit he does
not keep carriage. '-C.eveland Plain
Dealer.
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DR.. Temple,. Reatle.. Nfrht.

Archbishop Temple was once taken
home by clergyman in the absence of
the latter's wife. Next morning the
host politely expressed the hope that
when his lordship again honored the
house Mrs. Temple would accompany
him. 'No, thanks" the archbishop la
conically replied; "Mrs. Temple doesn't
at all like roughing it," The clergy
mans feelings were deeply hurt, for
the visit had meant some expense and
much anxiety to him. He unburdened
his soul to his wife on her return
"Why, my DEAR" she exclaimed. "you
didn't surely put the archbishop in the
pink bedroom, did you?" II certainly
did" ooh, then, that's it. put all the
plate in the bed for safety while I was
away!"-Philadelphia Saturday Post.
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Truthful Jim HaineS
By Sam Davis

lie RESIDES in the little town of
ii Genoa, Douglas county, New, and
he came across the Sierra range in 1859.
He is somewhat over 70, gaunt and
rugged in frame, with hands Indicating
a man who had seen hard work. The
is his deep, heavy jaw, the like of which
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07
SYNOPSIS.

Master Ardick, just reached his majority
and thrown upon his own resources. after
stating his case to one Houthwick. a ship
master, Is shipped as second mate on the
Industry, bound for Havana. Mr.. lynn,
the supercargo, describes sail. The strange
vessel gives chase. but is disabled by the
Industry's guns. In the fray one CT the
crew is killed and Houthwick is seen to
fall. The captain is found tc be dead, but
the Industry Is little damaged. Sellinger,
first mate takes charge and puts into Sid
mouth to secure new mate. Several Gays
later, when well out to sea. an English
merch antman is met, whose captain has a
letter addressed to Jeremiah Hope, at
Havana. The crew of the vessel tell
strange tales Of the buccaneer Morgan,
who Is sailing under the kings commits
sion to take Panama. One night a little
later, the English vessel having proceeded
on her course, a bit of paper Is slipped into
Ardick's hand by one of the sailors. This
Is found to be warning of a mutiny plot
headed by Pradey, the new mate. Ardick
consults Mr.. lynn. They resolve to secure
the mate. but Pradey, eavesdropplng IN
the cabin, makes through the door and
arouses the crew. Capt. Seliinger joins
Ardick and lynn. The crew break through
the now barrcaded door. but are forced to
retire, having lost seven Of their number.
Finding themselves now too short-handed
tie and desert the vessel, taking his men
off in the only available boat. The captain.
supercargo and second mate soon discover
their plight, but hastily constructing raj
get away just before their vessel sinks
The next morning a Spaniard draws near
them. The man in the rigging shouts: IF
you would board US, take to your oars. Be
speedy, or you will fall short" On bored
they are sent forward with the crew, be-
ing told they will be sold as slaves on reach
ing Panama The ships cook they find to
be Mac Ivrach, "frae Clagvarloch," so a
friend. Four days later the spaniard is
overhauled by buccaneer flying the Eng
lish flag. The three Englishmen and Mac
Ivrach plan to escape tc the buccaneer on
rude raft. Sellinger, the last to attempt to
leave the Spaniard, is disabled just after
the others put off they see figure dangling
from the yard arm, whom they suppose is
Capt. Sellinger. Hailing the buccaneer, our
three friends find themselves in the hands
of their old mate, Pradey. He treats them
kindly and offers to do them no harm if
they will but remain quiet concerning the
mutiny he headed. The Black Eagle, Pra
deys ship, comes to Chagre, Cuba, which
town they find Morgan has taken under the
English flag. From her the Black Eagle
with Morgans fleet proceeds to Panama.
In the. plain before the city Morgans
force is met by 5000 horse of the Spanish.
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, 100000 s.llor. from ON. saip.

The U. S. Receiving Ship. Vermont, now
over SO years cid, has been the school y, house
and the accomplishments of the Vermont
are much the same as Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which has been before the public for
so years ard has cured innumerable cases
of malaria. fever and ague, besides dyspep-
STA, constipation, indigestion, blood disorders
and kidney affections.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07

Some people are constantly so busy that
you can't get them to do anything they
ought to do.-Washington Democrat.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07
A Martyr to science.

''Why, doctor, you've just been reading a
paper before the medical society claiming
that kissing is dangerous to health, and now
you want kiss from me-"
"For you, my dear, would gladly face
any DANGER journal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07

Wit is folly when in the keeping of fool
Chicago Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07

HHyti Proviles Chairs for Soldiers
The Haytian government is consid
crate Of the comfort of soldiers. Every
picket is supplied with chair.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07

This great Spring Medicine clarifies
the blood as nothing else can. 1t cures
scrofula, kidney disease, liver troubles,
rheumatism and kindred ailments. Thus
it gives perfect health, strength and ap-
petite for months to come.
Kidneys my kidneys troubled me.
and on advice took Hoods Sarsaparilla
which gave prompt relief, better appetite.
My sleep is refreshing. It cured my wife
also" MICHAEL BOYLE, 3473 Denny Street,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Dyspepsia -" Complicated with liver
and kidney trouble, suffered for years
with dyspepsia, with severe pains. Hoods
Sarsaparilla made me strong and hearty"
j. B. EMERroN, Main Street, Auburn, Me.
Hip Disease" Five running sores on
my hip caused me to use crutches. Was
confined to bed every winter. Hoods Say
saparilla saved my life, as it cured me per-
fectly. Am strong and WE'LL" ANNIE
ROBERT, 40 Fourth St., Fall River, Mass.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07
Out of Sight
Ont of Nina. !"

In other months qve forget
the harsh evinds of Spring.
But they have their use. as
some say. TO blo1v out the
bad air accumulated after
Winter storms and Spring
Ma1us. There is far more
important accumulation Of
badness Il, the peins and ar
teries of humanity. (Which
needs Hoods .Sarsanarflla.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-04-07
@od4.Saa1qboMM
Cla227 ;|E2:l23:lz1z1

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, the non-rrtating and
the only cathartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-31
A SPEEDY TRICYCLE..
HENRY FouRNIER HAS SUCCEEDED IN
 MAKING 45 MILES AN HOUR.

The Machine is Light, Easy to Manage anu
 Powerful, But the Speed Is Dangerous
 and No One Else Cares to Try It-Future
 Improvements.
 Like the question of reducing to three days the time 1t takes t9 cross the Atlantic, the increase of the blcy- cle's speed to a point where the rider can travel as speedily and as safely as on railroad train, is one of the things that seems bound to be attained. It IS as surely coming achievement that awaits US in the future as is the per feeting of the machinery of the ocean greyhound so that the present speed of the marine flyers can be doubled. h the days when bicycles run at a speed of forty-fve miles an hour clear track will be absolutely necessary, so that with locomotive engine pace will have to come a special track for the wheel men. a desirable improvement that VIII be welcomed by all lovers of the wheel. The attainment of the speed named by the bicycle seems to be in the hands of Henri FaHrnief, who has become known as the king of automobilists. What Fournier does not know about the petroleum tricycle. may as well be omitted from the wheelman's educa tion.
 At present he uses the petroleum tri- cycle of the Dion-Bouton kind, with a 15a horse power machine, averaging forty kilometres an hour. The machine is comparatively light. easy of manip- ulation and powerful It is fitted with a motor of from one to three horse power, its hill climbing and speed ea- pabilities being gaUged thereby.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-31

rfanK= James a lew monIns later gave himself up, was tried and was acquit- ted on successive charges of robbery and murder in the teeth of the piafnest evidence, but amid the plaudits of 2 Western assemblage. He then settle6 down in his father-in-law's home, in dependence, Mo. In the fall of 1896 accepted a position as special messe ger on an express train, his duty bein no other than that of meeting trai. robbers at their own game.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-31
Two Nnrae GfrIs-

T saw the other day. said Hr. Stroll ington, rolling a baby carriage. a nurse girl who was herself on roller skates. Another nurse girl that I saw.as she rolled the baby carriage along. read a book The latter was doubtless tbe more serious minded, but I could not help thinking that the baby would he safer with the frivolous one"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-31
Some Percenfnves.

Ten per cent. of the women and 1 Der cent of the men marry between 15 and 20. In the total population the propor- ton of divorced to married persons is about one in 100
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telephone your SC cen orders to
 Frank J. Murray,

L0ST:-A large black and white spotted English Pointer Dog. weighs about - lbs, answers to the name oi Breek. X reward of Five C lS5) Dol lars will be paid to anyone returning aim to ". \. Trulock. 3.o2 da
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Doors and windows made from native lumber stand this climate better than northern made stock. The Bluff City Lumber Co. are large manufacturers of these goods, and guarantee every one sold to give perfect satisfaction. F219
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-31

Bi1H Gly Lumber Co. manufae- farer and dealer in all kinds Of Lum- Der. Also =Sashes, Doors, Blinds,aad al kinds of Interior and Exterior finish Everything at Reasonable Prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-31

For sour stomach use Rex Dyspep
 ia Tablets, 25c. a box. Sold by J.. d. Bailey. Druggist, 42f Main st, b
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-31

The Bluff City Lumber co, manu
 aetures all kinds ofhank, store and bar fixtures and can furnish any thing wanted in that line. Getqa4Ii9 estimate if you contemplate pur- chasing. 2l-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-31

LQST-Two abstracts. tive deeds sud other valuable papers. Liberal reward will be paid 10 party finding and returning same to Ben Kauf- man. 121 Main street. l50