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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-11-30

Don't put in too much time standing on
dignity or riding a hobby.-Chicago Daily
News a..
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-11-30

To Cure n Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money If it fails to cure. Csc.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-11-30

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is a
successful remedy:--M: P; Dieter g Throop
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-11-30
DEWEY TELLS A STORY.
An Amusing Tale of a Wonderful
Parrot That Learned to
Speak Spanish.

When Dewey was young lieu
tenant, he sailed under an eccen-
trio captain. The ship put in at Rio
de Janeiro when the commander was
much worried about the health of a
pet parrot. He asked the ships doc
tor to prescribe, and the latter eX-
pressed the opinion that all the bird
needed was chance to climb into the
green tree on shore, chew bark, and
disport itself. So the captain sum
moned his steward and bade him take
the parrot ashore and give it some eXer
else.
The captains steward was an impor-
tant person then. This one was con-
ceited old darby, who aped absurdly
the authoritative ways OF his master,
and the men were always on the look
out for chance to play him some trick.
When he stepped to the port gangway
to get into the liberty boat, with the
cage containing the bird inclosed in an
old ammunition bag, they saw their
opportunity. There was a sea run
ming in the harbor, which made it diff
ficult for the boat to keep alongside,
and, just as the steward put out foot
toward the gunwale, they purposely
eased her off, so that he tumbled into
the sea. He was pulled out in a min
ute, but the parrot and the cage went to
the bottom.
The steward was distressed. he
dreaded punishment by the captain,
who had said that he would hold him
responsible for the safety of the bird.
Having shore-leave for three days, he
spent his time wandering about tue
city and figuring to himself how he
would put in the balance of the voyage
in the ships brig, on bread and water.
double-ironed, and exposed to the de.
rision of the crew. AT length he was
struck with brilliant idea. Rio was
full of parrots, and one parrot is much
like another, especially green ones. He
bought, for the equivalent of Is cents, a
green bird with a yellow head, which
looked to him like the twin brother OF
the one drowned. He was also lucky
enough to find a cage like the lost one,
and in it he took his precious purchase
back to the frigate.
Now, as Dewey tells the story, the
captain was delighted to see his pet
once more, and especially to see how
much its plumage was improved and
how much more sprightly it had be-
come. But his establishment may be
imagined when, being asked whether
it would like a cracker, the bird re-
sponded with string of Portuguese
oaths. Being fed, it expressed its sat
isfaction with lot of swear words in
Spanish, and this so amazed the com
mander that he felt obliged to share
his feelings with somebody. Dewey, who
had been walking the quarterback, was
summoned to the cabin, and the par
rot was persuaded to swear some more
for his benefit.
"Mr. Dewey" said the captain, ex-
citedly, that is most remarkable
bird. He has been ashore only three
days, and in that time, upon my sacred
honor, he has picked up a thorough
working knowledge of the Spanish and
Portuguese languages. IN. Y. Sun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
CONCLUDED ON NINTH PACED


The old countryman who drifted into
the beautiful store Of the Cohen Com
pany while seeking to buy threshlng-
machine was not so far wrong after all.
He thought this enterprising house sold
agricultural implements. and while these
are about the only things they do not
handle. he was amply compensated for
his mistake. In the beautiful stock OF
holiday goods he saw a. hundred things
his wife desired. 10 say nothing OF get
ting a peep at all the bonton Of Rich
mond. Is II any wonder the simple
hearted old "hayseed'' spent all the money
he received for his tobacco crop? Not a
bit of IL. When he got home his wife
made him sit up all night and tell her
what he saw at the Cohen Companys.
She said II was the one place of all others
she wished to visit, and In this respect
she was like every other woman who
lives in Virginia The reason Is plain
they can find at this store every variety
of household goods. dry goods, toys,
chinaware, books. perfumeries. ribbons,
laces, CONTEMPORARIES. stationery, etc, at
tho lowest possible prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
MAY ADJOURN TO-DAY
Legislators May Not Meet
Again Until Monsday'
THE HOME INVESTIGATION.
There is No Doubt Of the General Is
ssmbly Ordering Il.
SERIOUS ILLNESS OF MR.. HCoRIkLD
The Rockbrfdse Senator TaIsca -
the Virginia HospitaI-A Bill Az
fc.ting the Doctors-Ths Old De-
minion Club smoker To-Nfghe
SERIOUS ILLNESS OF MR.. MCoRKLD
minion Club Smoker To-Nfghe

When the Legislature adjourns to-meP-
semble until Monday.
A joint resolution will be introduced to-
day providing for this adjournment. and
among tho whereases will be one getting
forth that inasmuch as on Thursday the
Grand lodges Of Masons OF Virginia and
other grand Jurisprudences will gather
at Mt. Vernon to commemorate the GEN.
tennial OF the death of Washington the
Virginia Legislature should adjourn QUE
OF respect TO tho memory Of Virginas
greatest son.
The gentleman who will introduce the
resolution has canvassed the members.
and is led to believe that the resolution
will DO passed. In support OF II. he says
that every state In the Union and almost
every country abroad will unite In pay
ing tribute to the great Washington on
this occasion, and he feels that 1t IL In
cumbent on Virginia TO pay the great
commander this mark OF respect
II is regarded as a foregone conclusion
that the House will concar in the joint
resolution passed by the Senate yester-
day providing for the appointment Of
Joint committee for tho Investigation into
the management of the Soldiers Home.
asked by five inmates OF the institution.
Colonel Charles Il. Bigger. the COM
mandant, and Major Norman V. RAN
doph. president OF the Board Of Visitors.
have signified their desire to have tho
conduct OF the institution mado the sub
ject OF a thorough investigation. Tho lat
ter has written Senator Oplc. who pre-
sented tho petition Tor investigation. 10
have tho committee attend tho meeting
OF the board at Lee Camp Hall Nednes
day night and look into tho business ms-
thods employed IN tina conduct Of the In
! stituton.
Colonel Bigger stated last night that he
was DESTROYS Of having tho management
OF the institution thoroughly investi-
| gated He said he thought the commit
tee would find that It was managed In
the very best manner possible, and that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
The Cohen Company.

When Shakespeare said. whats in a
,,rne? That which we call rose by
any other name would smell as sweet, y
b,. smoke wisely IN his day and generation,
but had he lived in this century he
would have known that there was
ereot deal in the name of the Cohen
Company. and that every woman looks
,or q daily In the advertising columns or
this paper. The same great poet also
said "Frailty. thy name Is woman, but
ass,,edly he would not have considered
:, 9 weakness on the part OF his wife had
She wished to spend all her spare mo-
ments at this beautiful store. us Cnrist-
mas stock alone is calculated to attract
OH ages and conditions. and you can find
IN the magnificent establishment almost
every conceivable article. II would take
about forty columns TO give brief Idea
OF the bargains offered by the Cohen
Company. and so we refer you to The
store itself. Go there and see the crowds.
and the holiday goods, and the toys, ana
sllyerware, and bonbons, ana carpets ana
everything else
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
link a Co.

What's the use OF buying that boy OF
yours lot Of toys, TO be smashed up on
Christmas-Day. when you can take the
same money and purchase for him at
Burk &c Co.'s fine Salt OF Clothes? The
youngster has got TO be clothed--Christ-
mas or no ChristmaE-an3 If you give
him present OF this sort you kill two
birds with one stone. No matter what
the urchin's size is. Burk & Co. can fit
him. They keep clothes for all kinds or
boys, and it takes a lively brat TO wrig
gle through one OF their suits. or course.
these enterprising merchants also carry
an immense line OF Mems FURNISHINGS
and Clothing. Indeed, their store Is one
OF the most popular In Richmond. and
just now their Christmas stock Is attract
ing hundreds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

NEW ORLEANS. December l1.-Heavy
showers made the track very heavy to-
day. Results:
First race-selling. six and half fur
lones-~T aclruan 6 10 ] and to - won,
La Grange Is to I and S TO 81 second. Tom
Collins q TO y third. Time :25i2.
second race-six furlongs-Silver Coin
90 to / and 4 to u won, Polly BaNley 90
to ! and 8 to ID second, Zen Chahce 10 10
ID third. Time. l:22A.
Third race-rselling. mile and twenty
yards-Forbush q 10 and TO p won.
Prospero Q5 10 / and TO - second, Eli
dad go to u third. Time, l:h12, ..,..
vards-Strangest & TO and 10 81 won
EVELYN Byrd q 10 / and TO % second,
linn & TO ID third Time. l:5li4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
Christmas Holiday Rates via At
Iautic-Const Line.

On account Of the above occasion the
Atlantic-Coast Line will sell tickets be-
tween points on It's lines AT rate OF one
and one-third hrst-class fares for the
round trip. Tickets on sale December %.
%. a, %; also, December 30 and 81, 1899
and January l, 1900. with extreme limit
January T. 1900
In addition 10 above-named dates, tick
eta Will be on sale December 18th TO 2lst.
inclusive. with final limit January 4. 1900.
for teachers and students OF schools and
colleges. upon presentation Of certificates
signed by superintendents, principals, Or
presidents thereof.
G. S. CAMPBELL,
Division Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
Christmas Holiday Rates via Chesn-
pealxe and Ohio Railway.

Special holiday tickets. at reduced rates,
will be sold by Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way on December I'D 2Sd, cath. 18th. S0th,
3lst, and January 1st, good for return I'M
Ill January t. 1890.
The holiday rates Richmond to Lynch
burg viii be- So. to Norfolk $3.50. and 10
old Point s.
To students holding certificate OF prnci-
pal. or superintendent. these tickets will
be sold on December 10th To ast, in add
ton TO dates above.
Further Information can be had Of any
Chesapeake and Ohio agent or on app'i-
cation to John ID. Potts, assistant general
passenger agent, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
on half rations, that whiskey is Ell a bot
tie, and that the beer IL exhausted"
LORD DURHAM'S OPINION.

LONDON. December 1l.-At a luncheon
to-day Lord Durham. formerly lieuten-
ant in the Coldstream Guards, said that
General Gatacre had overworked his
troops In the Soudan and that he was not
fit to have a command In South Africa.
Lord Durham also blamed the War ONCE
for the disaster to the British forces In
the attack on Stormberg, as tne officials
knew the opinions Of the officers who had
served under General Gatacre.
The Queen has sent her private secre-
tary. Sir Arthur Bigge. specially from
Windsor Castle to CLEAN full details at
the War Office for her Majesty respect
ing General Gatacres reverBe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
christmas Holiday Rates, 1Soo-1oOO,
Vim Southern Railway.

on account OF the above the southern
vailsv Will sell tickets between points on
,s lines and connections east OF the
Mississippi and south OF thu Potomac
rivers. al rate OF one and one-third nrst-
class fares for the round trip. selling
dates. December 2zd. I'D. ztth. 18th; also.
December 3oth and 3ist. and January I.
1900
Tickets will also be on sale for students
and teachers OF schools and colleges De-
cember 18th TO 2lst. inclusive. at above
rates. upon presentation OF certificates
from presidents or principals OF such In
stitutions. Final limit OF all tickets jan
uary 4. 1900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
CONCLUDED ON THIRD PAoE)
The Most Original Novelty OF the
Xmas season.

A Children's Pantomine IN tho open Air
at Meyers Xmas Opening Tonight
julius Meyers Sons, Eoushee ana
Broad streets. announces Their Xmas
opening tonight, and, as might be ex-
pected from this enterprising store.
novelty has been prepared which VIII SGT
every child on tho qui yive. The upper
show windows, facing Broad street, have
been arranged with scenery as stages.
and from their situation they are IN fuii
view of both sides VI Broad street, thus
being capable OF entertaining thousands
on the outside OF the store. On those
stages Professor Minor has arranged TO
give series Of Pantomines comprising
Red Riding Hood, in four scenes; The
Brownies Band. Animal extravaganza,
Tableaux Of Cinderella, Santa Claus AT
Home. Mother Goose. Partisan Scarf
Dance. and Cake Walks, etc. etc. The
citizens Band will furnish tho music In
the basement the mechanical toys VIII
be kent IN operation. and everything VIII
be on sale as usual
This opening is held With the idea OF
our showing the men folks OF the Lifniiy
what a grand store Richmond has.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY
Christmas and New-Year Holiday
Rates

The Norfolk and Western Railway
Company will sell during the Christmas
holidays round-trlp tickets 20 and from
all points on its line at rate OF fare
and a third for the round trip; tickets 70
DO sold December 22d to 18th inclusive,
and December 3Oth To January list. inclu-
sive, good for return passage until Janu-
airy 4, 1909. Fare 20 Norfolk and return,
$3.50; to Lynchburg and return, IS. To
students of schools and colleges, holding
certificates signed by the superintendent.
principals. or presidents thereof, The e
tickets will also DO sold December 18th to
2lsr, inclusive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

ATLANTA, GA December 1.-THE
lover house of the General Assembly to-
dav adopted the following resolution;
'Be il resolved the Senate concurrlng'
That the Senators and Congressman from
Georgia be requested TO introduce ano
ennrort bill authorizing the state OF
I;1nreia to enact legislation looking 10
the Intervention OF the importation OF
cigarettes in the state.
Under the ruling Of the Federal courts,
tbe passage of the Howard bill. winch
has been bending before the House, would
have stopped the manufacture Of cigar-
cites In this State. but under the Inter
stole Commerce law, they could pave
been brought 10 Georgia from olher
States.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
4, prixc-Noney Cases.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December IL
The United States supreme Court TO "a
crovine out of the capture OF the Spanish
Steamer Buenaventura during the war
with Spain, that the condemnation Of ne
vessel was contrary 20 the terms OF thS
tbat the proceeds Of the sale OF the vessel
he turned over 10 the owners.
In the cases Of the vessels PEDRO ana
demnation was affirmed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
Far CoIored school Exhibit.

WASHINGTON. y. c., December IL
Representative White tcolore0, of North
Carolina, called at the White House to-
day. in company with Z. }. AEoway. who
has been designated to take charge Of the
exhibit TO be furnished by prominent
colored schools OF the United States.
White stated that an additional appro-
priation OF $4,000 was needed in connec-
ion Nth the exhibit, and solicited inc
Presidents cooperation to secure it from
CONGRESS-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele-
graph Company announces that tele-
phonic communication can be had over
It's lines with Lynchburg, Va: Danville.
Va; Roanoke. Va; Wakefield. Va; APP
pomattox, Va; Farmville, Va. Crewe.
va; Salem. Va: Bedford City. Va:
Reidsville. N. c.; Charlotte, N. c.; Column
bia, S. -.
FOR further particulars inquire at tho
public pay stations, and at managers
Office l2li east Main street.
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

southern Educational Associnttons
Memphis, Tenn, Deccmber 27-Sb
1900.
On account Of the aboSe Southern rail-
way will cell tickets from all ticket
stations on its line 10 Memphis. and re-
turn. at one fare for tho round-trip. plus
g membership fee. Tickets Will DO ON
sale December cath and 18th from points
In Virginia and North Carolina. with rc-
turn limit January sth. On this basis
the rate from Richmond 20 Memphis. and
return will be s2a.5o. The southern 10
the shortest and quickest route 70 Mem
phls. operating double daily service. gtv-
ing the choice Of routes either through
Ashevnle and Chattanooga or Atlanta
and Birmingham. requiring only one
night on the road. You can leave Rich
mond 1901 noon. and arrive In Memphis
the following afternoon at ITO o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

form Of government and the rights OF the
people, we should deal with them In 1879
in addition TO our platform of 1886, and
continue to declare for equal rights Tor
all and special privileges to none, ana
that governments derive their power
from the consent of the governed
BRYAN AND CHICAGO PLATFORM.
With the platform OF 1896 and the new
and important issues added as our battle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
OF tooth Annfver-
snry of the Death of George WASH
ington, Alexandria, Va, December
RIB. 1899.

For this occasion the Richmond. Fred
ericksburg and Potomac Railroad Com
pany will sell. December 9Th 10 18th in
elusive. ironclad signature ticke's 10
Alexandria. Va, or Washington. ID. C.,
and return at the one-fare rate-SS.35, or
$3.50. respectively-rosnd trip. Continuous
passage in each direction, good 10 return
until December IS. 1899. Tickets on sale
al Office OF Richmond Transfer Company.
No. 9O3 Main street and ticket Office,
Rvrd-Street station. W. r. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
neo,b of Commander Wood.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. December H.
Commander f.. r. Wood. United States
NY died of typhoid-fever at his resi-
dente i'm this city, at o'clock this morn
ine lie was In command OF the gun
boat Petrei, at the battle Of Manila bay.
He will be given naval funeral at An
,,,r,clis Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
Pocket-BooIgs. Card-Cases,

Lap Tablets. Portfolios. oest line Of
Leather Goods in market. and correct
STYLES. HUNTER q co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
Use Rob Roy Baking Powder.
Guaranteed absolutely pure.

Why does your husband look so hand
some? He bought his NeckSear and
Linen at Constable Brothers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

IL not out of print. can be supplied by
Hunter & Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
Rest Granuiated sugar, &c. Pound

Teas ana Corees retailed at wholesale
prices. 7. ~. hENNf,
Northwest Broad and Sixth streets;
southeast Main and Seventeenth streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

Constable Brothers White Vests makes
n man look and feel like a millionaire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
chrxxauthcmums. Chrysanthemums

the largest and hnest assortment; Roses.
Carnations, Narcissus. Hyaclnths. etc.
The finest designs made. at Hammonds.
lO7 east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

The prudent wife Will buy her husband
a Christmas OUTFIT at Constable Brothers.
She can find everything TO suit him there
from coiiar-button TO a suit of clothes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

Use Rob Roy Baking Powder.
Guaranteed absolutely pure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
Use Rob Roy Baking Powder.
Guaranteed absolutely pure.

Latest Books-Catalogues Free
at Hunter & Co.'S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
The Weather..

- WASHINGTON. December H.
DAM Forecast for Tuesday and We'd
nesday:
| North Carolina-Raln Tuesday:
colder IN western portion; Wednesday
fair; colder ia eastern portion; brisk 20
high southerly. shifting 20 westerly Winds
yirginia--Rain Tuesday; "Wednesday
fair and colder; brisk 10 high souther;y
Winds. becoming westerly "Wednesday.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY WAS partly cloudy and
warm for December. The range OF the
Thermometer was as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12
bibles, Prayer-noolSs, and uymnaIs

a full line. every price and style of bind
ing. from 2oc. 10 $40, HUNTER & co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-12

CONCLUDED ON NINTH PAGE)
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02

A police justice in Norfolk has de-
clared unconstitutional q statute Of the
State imposing a tax Of SO year upon
vessels arriving at that city from United
States ports outside the State Of Vir'
giuis. This justice seems disposed to
magnify his office, and to assume CO.
ordinate jurisdiction with regular
courts Of record. 1t may be remember
ed that the notable tilt in Congress
between John Randolph Tucker and
James G.. Blaine was brought about by
Blaine's reviving an opinion given by
Tucker, as Attorney General Of Vir-
sinia. before the war, to the effect that
a Justice Of the peace could subject the
United States mail to inspection to
ascertain whether il contained the
abolition literature which a Virginia
statute forbade to be disseminated by
the mails. Some Republican in Vir-
ginia had posted Blaine as TO the par
ticulars OF the case, and he mad "car-
ried q brick in his pocket" for Tucker
until an opportunity to throw it pre-
sented itself. 1t was a memorable en-
counter In which Tucker was thought
to have gotten the better Of his great
adversary. notwithstanding the difficult
ty, il not impossibility, Of vindicating
the remarkable opinion he had given
touching the powers Of justice Of the
peace.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-02

Fredericksburg has just witnessed her
18Th Agricultural Fair and seems to be
on the eve of many fortunate events.
I. 1t looks as il the Seaboard Air Line
Railway. which has already surveyed
route, would build another line Of rail-
way from Richmond to Washington
which will pass through Fredericksburg.
II is believed that there is room enough
and business enough for two railway
lines from Richmond to Washington,
d. O.
II. On September lst the increase Of
the postal receipts at the Fredericks-
burg postoffice had been such that Fred
ericksburg was made free delivery
postoffice.
III. The Fredericksburg and Ada.
cent Battlefields Park seems TO be almost
an assured success during the next Oou-
gress
". A charter for a sugar beet
plant has Just been granted by the Cor
porstion court Of this city. and there
seems to be a strong probability that a
plant Of this kind will be established
here at an early day.
Surely these are hopeful auguries that
the old town is about to take on new
life. Amen SO mote it be.
In this connection let our agricultural
friends far and near understand that
for their fall and winter supplies they
cannot do better than to visit Freder
ioksb arg, from whose we'll filed stores
they can readily supply their every
want and at the very lowest prices
And from now until Christmas let one
and all consult the advertising column
of The Free Lance and then come tc
town assured that our merchants viii
give them good goods at the very low
est prices.