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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
After an awkward interval he asked,

After an awkward interval he asked.
suddenly:
"Are you so very glad, Miss Murdoch.
that our sittings are almost over?"
''Why. no, Mr.. Sprague," replied Ag-
mes; II lid not mean that. OF course
I shall be glad when the portrait il
finished, because wish to have it home
and to let my friends see it. But I
should be indeed ungrateful if be-
grudged my poor little time and trou.
BILE, when yours have been so !avishly
and so ungrudgingly spent"
'These sittings have been sources
of so much pleasure to me- continued
Sprague, thoughtfully, that I have
selfshly overlooked the fact that they
could only be an annoyance and bore
to you. l fear have needlessly pro-
longed them"
But, indeed, Mr.. sprague, assure
you it has been anything but bore to
me to pose. am sure 1 shall miss the
pleasant morning hours have spent
here"
"They have been the happiest hours
of my life," said Sprague, earnestly, in
low voice, "and now they are nearly
gone-forever.'
Agnes started slightly, blushed and
riveted her gaze upon the dainty white
hands which lay clasped together in
her lap. Her bosom rose and fell in
quickened undulations.
"Why forever, Mr.. Sprague?" she
asked, softly; do you think of leav.
ing New York;"
No." he replied quickly; sit is you
who are about to desert this studio,
which for short time has been
frightened by your presence"
"Well," interrupted Agnes, "since
you are not going to leave New York,
I hope you will continue to call on
u.s.
81 suppose I shall continue to call
on your reception days, if that is
what you mean," said Sprague, some
what disconsolately.
"Now that laughed Agnes, sis not
in line with the polite things you have
been saying"
Il did not mean to say anything
rude, Miss Murdoch, but a call on
your reception day is a call on your
guests. Surrounded as you are on
such occasions, one has barely a
chance to catch glimpse of you.
much less to speak with YOU"
1--WE are always glad to see our
friends at other tunes than on our
reception days"
do you really mean it?' asked the
artist eagerly. MAY I call on you
sometimes when the crowd is not
there?'
"We shall be happy to have you
call at any time, Mr.. Sprague."
Sprague thought he detected a
slight emphasis on the pronoun.
But it is not we 1 wish to call on.
It is you, Miss MURDOCH
"Of course I shall be pleased to
have you call at any time, Mr..
Sprague," she said, after brief in
slant.
What more could any sane man ex-
pect modest girl to say? It is not so
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

much the words spoken as the manner
of their utterance that conveys mean
ing. But it is truism that lover
is not a sane man. Sprague was lo1
yet satisfied. He was about to spcal
again, when a knock sounded upon
the door.
1t was the hall-boy with a letter.
"Miss Murdock?" he inquired, glanc
ing in the direction of the young
girl.
"For me?" exclaimed Agnes, sur
prised.
Eyes, miss; gentleman left il
for you"
Agnes took the letter, inspected i,
curiously for an instant; then, ex.
cusing herself, she tore open the en-.
velope and unfolded the note which
it contained.
At once a deep flush suffused he1
face, and an expression of annoyance
passed over Der features. She glanced
up hastily at Sprague, who was ap.
parently hard at work upon the back
ground of the picture.
The hall-boy was waiting expect
antly.
"There is no answer" said Agnes
quietly.
And as the stern mandates of fash
ion either forbid woman to wear
be located in some particularly mac
cessible position, the young girl
dropped the letter and it's envelope
into her lap and resumed the pose.
When at last the time came for
Miss Murdoch to leave, Sprague ac-
companied her to her carriage. After
watching it until it disappeared
around the corner, he returned mood
lily to the studio.
AS he entered the room. his eyes
fixed in a vacant stare upon the floor,
he caught sight of something white
"a sheet of paper-resting there. Me.
chanically he pushed it to one side
with his foot.
The sunshine seemed to have gone
with Agnes Murdoch. A gloom had
fallen upon the place and its occu-
pant. The artist tried to work; but
he was restless and depressed. At
length he threw down his brushes;
and rising from the easel, he put on
his hat and coat and started out jor
a walk, in the hope that exercise
would drive away the blue devils
whose grip he felt Tightening upon
his heartstrings.
Meeting some friends in the course
of his aimless wanderings, he WA
persuaded to spend the rest of the
day in their company, and returned
to his bachelor quarters late in tie
evening, tired enough physically -
obtain that healthful sleep which &
the boon of strong youth.
ITO Be Coatiuusd.l
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

The above shows the
father 1t then
R. Gordon
o. AZ
she been troubled with from childhood
and seemed than she could bear The dropping in her night
and f9m the many remedies used in vain we had reason
benefit her, and look for complete and entire High
remedy" T. R.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
Dangers of the Socrntic Method.

This happened at well-lSnown San Fran.
cisco Sunday school: Teacher-"When you
look around and see all the fine houses and
stores and lots, do you ever think who owns
them now? Your fathers own them, do they
not?" Boys Gin chorus)-"Yes, ma'am'
Teacher-"Where will your fathers be &c
years from now?" Boys Tin one shout)-
Dead" Teacher-"That's right. And who
will own all this property then% Boys Tin
TesscbermRpbt %oW tell me did 59y you
ever in going along the street notice the
drunkards lounging around the saloon doors
waiting for some one to treat them?" Boys
(heartily )-"Yes, ma am, lots of them"
Teacher-"Well, where will they be 80 years
from now" Boys-"Dead." Teacher
And who will be the drunkards then?"
Boys Gin enthusiastic chorus)-"Us boys
San Francisco Wave.
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A Wife Equal to a Gold, Mine.

Ny husband was in debt and l, being
anxious to help him, thought | would sell
American Self-Heatng Flat Irons, and am
doing splendidy. A cents worth of fuel
will heat the iron for one day, so you have a
be tme e and mo- mead DANCER Of en scorebnr the
clothes, as with the old iron, and you can
get the most beautiful gloss. sell at near
ly every house, as the iron is so convenient
and economical everybody wants one. 1
have not made less than five dollars any day
worked. My brother is doing well, and I
think any one can make lots of money any
where selling these irons. Retail price $3.75
each. The Roberts A. & o. Iron Co., st.
Paul, Minnesota, are the sole manufacturers
and will start any one in. the business, as
they did me, if you will address them.
MRS. j. c. HARRIS.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
II wOuld Not Hurt Him.

A man who looked the typical tramp came
into drug store on Main street yester-
day. He was unshaven, ragged, and with
The drug clerk thought he was after hand
out, either of cash or medicine, but such was
not the case. The man wanted to buy. He
held out bottle to the clerk and announced
his desire for five cents worth of fluid ex-
tract of sarsaparlla. The clerk took the
bottle and was about to fill it,. when he
noticed it was full of eggshells broken fine.
Never e mind" sal said the the man. 1T don't
matter. I'm gettn' it for the boss
Worcester Spy.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
From War to Peace.

Two large cannon from the Civil War are
to be melted and cast into a statue repre-.
senting peace, to be placed in the capitol.
What contrast between the two conditions
as great in way as the change Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters will bring about in the
health of any one who uses it. The Bitters
strengthens the digestive organs and cor.
reefs all disorders such as constipation, dys-
pepsia, torpid liver or weak kidneys. Try it.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
Cause for Thankfulness,

A brief note from Bilville district reads:
"Our son John has come home from the
Phlistines on furlough and one leg, The
latter means a pension for life-thank the
Lord. "-Atlanta Constitution.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds,
John +. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is 1900
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
How He Got Out.

Custodian-So you changed your mind
about taking that fiat as soon as you went
inside?
Portly-Changed nothing! Wasn't room
in there even to change my mind; just
backed out.-Denver News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
Halls Catarrh Cure

A ten-cent man can work dollar scheme
on some people.-Atchison Globe.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
Cautious Man,

Brown-Did you notice what black eye
Smith had?
Robinson saw it, but make it rule
never to notice such things.-Boston Tran
srriDt
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

The story about prisoner scaling 25-foot
wall isn't as fshy as it sounds. Probably
the wall was built of rock fish.-N orristown
Herald,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
A Gentle Slap.

"I had very successful day shopping"
said Mrs. Woody, boastfully. 81 managed
to secure a very costly and elegant vaws."
Indeed" replied Mrs. Pepprey, who be-
lieves in calling vase vase. II suppose
you'll keep it in glass caws. "-Philadelphi
Press
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
Wise Proprietor.

"see here!" exclaimed the disguised guest,
"this meats simply awful. Where's the
proprietor of this joint"
He's gone out to lunch, SIR replied the
waiter.-Phiadelph Press.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

Sweat and fruit acids will not discolor
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES.
Sold by all druggists.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
Fun in a Restaurant.

Chef-Thatsa swell order Who is it for?
Waiter-Judge Courtwrght.
ooh, 1 see. There's going to be dinner
in his honor. "-Chicago Evening News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

If you would be somebody in the world be-
gin by being yourseIf.-Chicago Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

It is better to make mistakes in trying
than to make the mistake of not trying at
all.-Ram' Horn.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

A man who is slow pay nearly always dis
putes his account.-Atchison Globe
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

Happiness cannot be bought, but one of
the great hindrances to its attainment can
be removed by Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

The fact that money does not make the
man seldom worries the man who is trying
to make the money.-Puck.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
Benne Plant
Is for Children.
a Specific for
Summer Complaint.

During these warm days of midsummer,
parents cannot be too watchful. It is the
safe thing to have this well known family
specific always in the house to check the
first appearance Of any bowel trouble in
the children. Get bottle Of EXTRACT
OF BENNE PLANT to-day. 1t may save
the life OF your child.
Prepared by THE J. & c. MAGUIRE
MEDICINE CO.. ST. LOUIS, MO-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

The correct spelling of the name Of the
Chinese capital is largely matter of in
difference. The Peek In joke is no worse
and not better than the "Peeking" joke
Detroit Free Press.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

We are ever ready to confess our imperfec-
tons so long as others are ready to contra
dict us.-Ram's Horn.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
To Cure q Cold in One Day

It doesn't pay man to be honest if he is
honest only for pay.-Chicago Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

I l00sSl When Doctors and others fall to relieve
6NOuSO6 you, try N +. N. r.; itnever falls. Box
free. Mrs.. ID. A. Rowan. Milwaukee, Wis.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

Tears are the diamonds of the fairies.-
Chicago Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

Most circus performers are well-posted.-
L. A. W. Bulletin.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20
OLD SORES CURED

Aliens Ucerine Save Chroas Ulcers, Hone Ulcers
Ulcers White swelling. Aik Leg, kess.s RE.u, Fever
ssres all cid Positively fsisrs, how long
standing, BY nall, csc. }. y. ALLEN. ST. PAUL, MINI
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

Is taken Internally. Price 75c.
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A Female EniHm0.


Even the census enumerator, armed as he
is with sweeping authority, doesn't find his
work always as calm as sailing on a summer
sea. An enumerator in a New York dis.
trict encountered female enigma whom he
had to report to the government from data
obtained from the following conversation:
'In what year were you born?' asked
the enumerator.
''In 1885," answered the lady.
''Then you are SAP" said the enumeration.
"Indeed, I am not. am So" she re-
torted.
And yet you We're born in 1892"
.'That is what said, sir"
''Then you must be 81"
'No; 49,"
"Well, how do you account for the addi-
tional two years?"
81 don't account for them. I don't have
to. It,s none of your business. was born
there is about it. know my own age, sup.
pose."-N. Y. Sun.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets AL
druggists refund money ifitfails to cure. 25c.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-20

What more could any sane man ex-
oect modest girl to say? 1t is not so
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
THE AMERICANS GOT THERE.
Nearly Two Thousand Awards Sc.
cured by Exhibitors ut the
Paris Exposition.

Paris, Aug. 18.-The list of awards
to American exhibitors at The Paris
exposition was made public yesterday.
The United States, in all, secured
1881 awards. OF these 22O were grand
prizes, 4S6 gold medals, 5s3 silver
medals, 422 bronze medals, 270 honor
able mentions, and long list of cold,
silver and bronze medals fer collah.
orators.
Such is the record achieved by
America, as amour ced by the French
officials Every line of industry, of art
and skill is given recognition. Amer
lean farm products, American mines
and forestry receive grand prizes and
gold medals, and American cotton,
woolens and silks are given the same
consideration as are American har-
vesting machinery sewing machines,
printing presses, liberal arts and
transportation; while sIlverware,
jewelry, art and education are placed
in the front.
At the Paris exposition of 1889 only
1000 prizes, including those for col
laborators, were given, divided as fol
lows: Grand prizes 55, gold medals
214, silver medals 300, bronze medals
246, honorable mentions 300.
United States Commissoner-Gener
al Peck and his associates are highly
pleased with the results as demon
strating the superiority of American
products and the superiority of the
character of the whole American Sap-
ton.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
THE SALMON CATCH IS SHORT,
There VIII be About Thirty-Fivs
Million Cans Less That the
Pack of Last Year.

San Francisco, Aug. 1S.-Although
the salmon catch this year is short,
the Japanese government is placing
heavy orders in the local market for
salmon to feed its army,
Men acquainted with the salmon
packing industry place the shortage
at from 100000 to 100000 cases, as
compared with last year, and as there
are As cans in case, this means that
there will be from 32,G40,O00 to 35,-
100000 less cans of salmon on the
market this year than last.
According to L. b. Levy, president
of the California Produce Co., COM
pared with the pack of 1899, Column
ba river shows shortage of 10000
eases. Puget sound shows a shortage
of 100000 cases. Frazer river shows
a shortage of 100000 cases. Outside
of British Columbia rivers, the pack
is about equal to last years.
The total pack outside of Alaska is
773,0O0 cases The Alaska pack viii
exceed 100000 cases.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
.AKheNiIIa NJ G

Few regions have been more richly en-.
dowed by Nature than that famous section
OF Western North Carolina poetically
termed the Land of the Sky i; has eli
mate so dry and health-giving that it has be-
5sle known the world over as a natural san
tarium for the cure of all troubles of pull
monary or bronchial nature.
Asheyille, the center of this beautiful
northumberland plateau, is the highest
city east of Denver, and is busy, thriving
place of l2,000 inhabitants, with all the
modernisms of city life The city lies just
at the point where the beautiful French
Broad and Swannanoa Rivers join their
crystal waters.
Within the city or in its suburbs many
people of wealth have built beautiful and
expensive homes, and most notable among
them being the chateau of Mr. George w.
Vanderbilt, which, with its great estate, has
cost upwards of four million dollars.
Asheville is an all-the-year resort, for the
great mountains protect it in the winter
from the cold winds, and its summer climate
is made delightful because of its altitude.
For descriptive matter of Asheville and
vicinity, call ON any Southern Railway
Agent or write Mr. c. A. Benscoter, A. G.
p. a., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
A RACE WAR THREATENED.
Georcin National Guards Called Out
to Put Down an Incipient
Negro Rising.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 1S.--At the re-
quest of Deputy Sheriff Hendry, OF
Liberty county, in remote southeast
ern portion OF the state, Gov. Gambler
has ordered out the Liberty guards, a
company of the Georgia national
guards, to quen an uprising of ne
groes in that section, where the
blacks outnumber the whites three to
one. Trouble has been brewing for
some time. One white man was killed
several days ago in a quarrel with
negroes and since that time discon-
tent has grown on both sides until
now race war seems imminent.
1t is reported that negroes are
burning Johnston Station, "a small
town on the Savannah, Florida 6
Wete1n railway.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
RUSSIANS TOOK THE HINT.
Wanted to Capture II Chinese Cruis.
er Which Had Bcfriendcd
the Oregon.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 17.-Mail
adyices from Yokohama, Japan, con-
tain the following story in connection
with the stranding of the battIeship
Oregon on the Chinese coast recently:
"The Chinese cruiser Hal Chi, com.
manded by Capt, Sah a thoroughly
westernized official, on her way from
Taku to Che Foo, discovered the Ore.
gon in her perilous plight and offered
valuable assistance, which was most
gratefully received by Capt. Wilde.
The Hal Chi anchored close by to be
of further use If needed. The next
day q Russian cruiser came along.
Her commander, coming on board the
Oregon, eyed the Chinese vessel with
suspicion, and asked what she was
doing there. On being told, he shook
his head, and said it would, neverthe.
less, be his duty to take possession OF
her. Capt. Wilde nodded and an
swered "Well, I'm bit embarrassed
just now, but there is ammunition
aboard and my guns are in excellent
condition."
The next day after the departure of
the Russian captain, Wilde visited the
Hal Chi and suggested to Capt. Sab
that as he was protecting some refu-
gees on board it might be well for
him to run up the American flag to
the fore. This was done, and no ques-
tions were asked by passing cruisers
afterwards
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24
Another Chinese Outbreak.

dyes" the witness declared, 81 could give
further evidence against the prisoner, but,
as kipling says, chats another"
Never mind what Kip Ling says" inter
tify fur himself when his turn comes
New JersaY Law journal.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

What Merchants Say. Yucatan Chill
Tonic timproYed) Gives ntire satisfaction.
w. G. Gordon, Independence, La.
Best seller we have
". Baeot & Co., Clarksdale, Miss.
Right in the push
i. S. Fisher, Reganton, Miss.
A sure winner-Heaton Bros, Victoria, Tex.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

HEnfant Terrible.-Little MilIoent, the
infant prodigy, daughter of Montmorency
Mugger, the eminent comedian, had par
taken copiously Of a light lunch of green an.
Piles. Shortly afterwards she remarked to
her papa; Il feel just like store window :"
why? asked papa, in the tone of one who
carries on conversation for the purpose of
supplying eues to the orchestra. because
have such large pain in my sash" This
Joke will be tried on an audience in Wash.
ington early next seasoa.-Beltimer North
American.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

The missionary perceived that he must be
very adroit i he would induce these Chinese
women to give up the practice of foot bind
ing. 1t was not enough that he had collated
statistics to show that there is more real
agony in wearing a "a shoe on a Alb foot,
after the manner of civilized women, than
in binding the feet, after the Chinese Gus.
tom. If the benighted Chinese women could
be got to believe this, all would be WE'LL but
they were exceedingly superstitious.- De
troit Journal
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

When a man gets down, he not only has
the right, but it is his duty to get up as soon
as possible, No man should consent to
sprawl in the mud forever because he has
accidentally fallen into it.-Atchison Globe.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

In running to fire, man becomes dis.
couraged in less than two blocks, but
woman runs until she reaches the front
gate of a friends house, when she realizes
that she isn't dressed fit to be seen on the
Globe
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

Diddler-"Do you think your tailor would
trust me with suit of clothes, old MANI
Robinson ldubiouslly Does he know
you?p Diddler-"No." Robinson-"Oh,
then he might. Try HIM. Y. World.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

The benefaetions of love are not original
with US, but were ordained and predestned
to our souls BY the eternal goodness whence
they come.-Boston Transcript.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

Military Cyclist-'Look, here, old chap,
can excuse explosive bullets, white flags and
all that sort of thing, but to deliberately
fire at and burst a fellows tire is not
warfare Why couldn't they have fired at
me nEtead?-Alley Sloper
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

Irrational.-The trillionaire startled his
entourage terribly, to-day. Il am happier"
he observed, than l was when l hadn't a
dollar!" 1t is clearer than ever that he is in.
sane, and will presently have to be immured
Certainly nothing could be more irrational
than this remark of his.-Detroit Journal.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

Some girls don't seem to think of much
but wearing good clothes, and We don't
blame them.-Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

A great bar to education is the habit that
ignorant people have OF getting angry when
they cannot understand.-To Topics.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

"Past master of political arts, eh? Is there
any higher degree?' "Oh, yes, postmaster,
you know" w."-Detroit journal.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

If your stomach is out of order, use Dr..
Carlstedts German Liver Powder. Pleas
ant to take; no tea to make. Price, % cents.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

All goods are alike to PUTNAM FADELEss
DYES, as they color all ibers at one boiling.
Sold by all druggists.
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

Throw physic to the dogs-if you don't
want the dogs-but if you want good diges-
tion chew l}eeman's Pepsin Gum
Washington telegraph., 1900-08-24

People resemble pianos when they are
square, upright and grand.-Chicago Daily
News.