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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18

I. C. Richards returned from the
weet Tuesday evening, aud reports that
he and Mr.. Lease secured the contract
for constructing the large new hotel at
Havre, against the competition Of five
bidders, for the sum Of S2l, 900.
Rev. G. J Powell, home missionary
and superintendent Of North Oak ota,
accompanied by Rev. Stickney Of Fargo.
otficiated at the Congregational church
last Sunday. the occasion being the or
'lination Of David Y. Moor. local pastor
Of that church.
We have on our table copy of the
Daily Freedom, an American news
paper published in the Philippines. We
are probably indebted to our former
feIlowtowns,nau, Ernest j. Newell, for
this glimpse Of Manila life, and al.
,hong, Manila lies long distance from
Williston, yet We somehow feel u per-,
sonal interest in things going Oh in tliat
!ar-away. land
Downie.s Big Company carry COM
plete baud and orchestra and give
grand free street parade and band con-
cert at uoon each day.
The Entire Nous Club was entertained
by Miss Ststfes at the Great Northern
Hotel, Tuesday evening. For the gem
!lemen, Mr.. George Lsonhardy won
the largest number Of games, while for
the ladies Misses Bruegxer, Alma and
Eftie Leonbardy were tied for first
place. The Consolation prizes we're
won by Miss Frazier and Mr.. Hunter
Hsrdaway.
Paul Schierbeck, N. f. Prudhomme
and D. F. King last week made trip to
the Yellowstone river. ostensibly for
the purpose of visiting Mr.. PrndhomnIe's
ranch. They claim to have been
royalty entertained by the people
whore they went, but the bracing ozone
on the trip created such an nbnor NAL
appetite that they have been Obliged
to get up nights to lunch ever since
their return.
Congregational services June 21
Preaching, II q. N. Subject: PRO
fession and Prac,ice," John 2:6. Sun
day school, 3 p. IN. Y. P. s. G. f.. meet
ing, p. IN. Subject: Send Me-" Is.
CLIO. (Or Untelling Misslonery meet
ing.) Instead of preaching, we will
have Misslonery Concert, by the Sum
day School children, at 7:45 p. IN. By
your coming, yout will encourage our
little boys and girls. All are cordially
invited.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18
Mems and Boys
Pants and Suits
On our
Bargain Counter,
FIRE to be sold
Regardless
OF Cost.

3lb. can Pie Peaches, 12!c per can, at
Hedderich Bros. & Co.
Miss Lydia Heinrich was called to
Alma. Wis, last Monday by = telegram
announcing the serious illness OF her
sister.
Attention is called to the new advev.
tisement Of Brownell & McPhse, in
which they offer Thousand fancy toilet
articles for sale in connection with their
superior stock Of drugs. ...
J. F. Rogers, an old-time employe on
the Great Northern, is now the local
agent Of the company in this city. Mr..
Rogers takes the place Of f. NJ. After
berry, who has moved to Missouri.
Don't fail to sea Baby Patti and Baby
Mandeyille in "The Prince and Lady"
Saturday afternoon. Matinee Of
Downie's Big Company.
F. NJ. Campbell, an old.time resident
Of Princston, Mimi. who has been visit
ing the Pacific coast for the past month,
stopped of At Williston Yesterday to
visit bis old friend j. L. Townsend.
I. Juvenile Soap, 45c per box, e bars),
and other Soaps in proportion, at He'd
derich Bros. & Co.
The sociable given by the Methodist
church at Bergh's hotel last Friday
night was very successful affair.
Various games we're INDUCED in and all
present enjoyed very pleasant evening
VIM. Anderson and Nels Johnson
we're up from Hotilund last Thursday.
The case against Mr.. Anderson, in
which the Great Northern railway COM
psny vas interested. WAS dismissed.
The Daily Courier, published At East
Grand Forks, announces that it will sus-
pend publication after Wednesday Of
this week. The Weekly Courier will
he continued under the same manage
ment.
County Treasurer Hsffernan, who
was down collecting taxes at Nesson and
Hoftlund last week, returned home
Sunday. He reports collections fairly
good. though not ~ good as lie had
reason to expect.
L.J. McPhee, who has held the po-
sition Of pharmacist in Brownell's drug
store for the past seven or eight months,
has now entered into ca. partnership
with Mr.. Brownell. They propose to
enlarge their business in the near
future.
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&
The English have vidently began to
appreciate tho effectiveness Of the work
done by tho Rough Riders in the late
war during the campaign in Cuba, as a
regiment Of Rough Riders from Canada
is to he sent to the scene Of the Boer
war. The project is to provide, distinct
from the Canadian contingents, force
Of at least 400 mounted men from Man
itoba, Northwest Territory, and Britisi,
Columbia, and to arm, equip and con-
vey them to South Africa. All will
be expert marksmen, rough riders and
scouts. 1t is estimated that the equip.
ment will involve an expenditure OF
200, 900 pounds.
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Robert Gorma.,, sheriff Of MCHsnry
county was in the city last Saturday
with Frank Rosencrans. whom he was
taking back to Towner on charge Of
horsestealing. Sheriff German found
Frank enjoying life on Andrew Nohle's
ranch on the Yellowstone, and dropped
in upon him just as they were partaking
of an excellent repast. Bob made the
Graphic friendly call, and assured us
that everything and everybody we're
prosperous in the vicinity Of Towner,
and that that section OF country WAS
just now experiencing a great boom in
>tle way Of new settlers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18

The lighting system for the Bruegger
Mercantile Co. 3 new block is being put
in by M. c. p. Brainard. an expert
from Devils Lake. A new system called
the Air Light, is to be used, in which
gasoline is used in conjunction with air.
forming a gas called carbonated air, III
which it is claimed that 95 per cent Of
air is used and only per cent Of caso-
line. Twenty-ons burners are to be used
ers in the store. Each burner is claimed
to be Of % candle power. The system
Will probably be in shape to be used for
My. McPhee's show tomorrow night.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

Lu Robinson was down from Buford
Tuesday.
Nick Brueeger Was down from Buford
on visit this week.
Mr.. G. w. Attebsrry and family were
visiting in the city the past week.
C. f. Astrope and family are down
from Culbsrtson visiting the Bells.
Chas. Field and Frank Youogkin
made flying trip to Minot Sunday.
1.eallon can Peeled Peaches, SOC per
can, at Hsdderich Bros. & Co.
Miss Millis Parker visited will, her
sister Mrs. Thomas, at Bu:ord, for q few
days last week.
L. r. Foels. with GrieRs. Cooper 4
Co., was in tho city this week selling
goods to our merchants.
About thirty volumes OF supple
mentary reading were added to the
school library this week.
Tie young folks Of the Grinnell dis
trict gave . social dance at Mr.. Peter
sons residence last Friday.
"The Prince and Lady" will be the
bill for Saturdays n,atines Of Downie's
Big Company. Prices Is and 25 cents.
Colgate < Co.'S Cashmere Bouquet
Soap, l2le per bar, u H.dderich Bros. &
Co.
All those interested in free reading
soo,n in the city are invited 10 meet xt
odd Fellows Hall next Tuesday evening
ats P. NJ.
Mr., C. Tarr, who hss bsen employed
for the past year in Albert PAterson's
barber shop. left here for Chicago last
Thursday.
G. NJ. Thomas made a business trlp to
Minneapolis the past week, and within
. few days you may look for large as
sortmsnt of elegant designs in picture
frames, etc.
Downivys Big Company opens the
New Operx House tomorrow evening.
A grand matinee Saturday afternoon ut
2p. IN.
The NJ. E. choir purpose holding a
concert on the evening Of the 18th Of
February. Lincolin's birthday. The
promoters hope to make it grand
musical treat.
John Aune, who had the misfortune
20 lose leg in railroad accident west
of Williston last spring, left for Min
,leapoiis last Tuesday Tor the purpose OF
procuring All artificial limb.
There viii! lie another reception SER
vice in ih.. NJ. L. cIiurcD Sunday inorn-
,cg at Hoo. Epworti, Lespn- service
ut zoo in the evening, Miss Scott
leader. Regular church service at SEQ.
Subject ofsermon:" Forms Of in6ielity"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18

Andrew McPhee will be here to-
morrow. Downie's Big Show company
Is under Andy's personal supervision,
aud that ought to be sufficient to insure
n large turnout to see "Our Uncle from
Manila"
David Y. Moor, present pastor Of the
Congregational church Of this city. WAS
duly ordained and clothed with all the
powers ofa full.fe,lgsd minister of the
gospel ut the Congregational church
Sunday evening under the man,psla-
,ions OF Revs. &. J. Powell and S.ickney
of Fargo.
Williston's New Opera House will be
opened January 10 and 20. by Downie's
Big Company in My Uncle from Ma
nilla" Friday night and "The Fireman's s
Ward" Saturday night. "The Prince
and Lady will be the matinee bill.
Prices IS and so cents. Children 35
csnts. Matinee prices 15 and % cents,
\WArd County Reporter: 'Indi~n
Charlie Traversey. the "Man-not-afraid-
of-his-gold dust. who arrived in the city
from Fessenden-on the Soo-a few
months ago, went up to Wi!liston last
week aud was inyited into Il game by
"The-man- who takes your-goId- dust, |"
and now the 'Big Brave" is said to be
stranded on the rocks of financial ruin,
aud that much sorror prevalent in his
tepee. / is said that the war whoop is
heard no more from Charlie, and that
he has painted on the walls Of his tepee
the words. My son, if sinners entice
thee, consent ti.ou not"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18
Weather Report.
Yearly Summary for 1898.

Mean temperature for the year, 50.
Highest temperature for the year, 81.
August 25th.
Lowest temperature for the year, Il.
February Slh.
Total precipitation for the year. 1861
inches.
Total depth Of snow. 40 inches.
Number Of clear days. 2l2.
Number of partly cloudy days. l0l.
Number Of cloudy days, So.
Number Of days with 40 miles and
over, Of wind, %.
Total number Of miles Of wind for the
year, $3.50.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18

WANTED-sEvERAL BRIGHT AND HON.
w est persons TO represent us rs Managers in
this and close by counties. Salary $500 year
and expenses Straight, bona tidc. no more no
less salary. Position permanent. Our references
any bank in any town. 1t IL mainly Office work
conducted ut home. Reference. Enclose self
addressed envelope. THE DOMINION COMPANY.
Dept. 3, Chicago.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18

NX-ANTED-SEVERAL BRIGHT AND HON
w est persons to represent us ns Managers IN
this and close by counties Salary 5000 year
and expenses. Straight. bonn fde, no more, no
les, salary. Position permanent. Onr references
any bank in any town. 1t is mainly office work
conducted at home. Reference. Enclose self
addressed envelope. THE DOMINION COMPANY,
Dept, 8. Chicago.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18
R. II. COPELAND.
County Directory.

County Directory.
shsriR-JAs 8. Costello.
Couuty Audltor-H. v. SMITH.
County Treasurer-JOHN HEFrERNAF.
Clerk Of District Court. C. FIEID.
County Juore-J. W. TRUAx.
Register of Desds-H. E. FIELD
Coroner s-Douai.As BELL.
9upt. q Scsools-F. J. WALDRoN.
County surveyor-E. c. PALAER.
Aates Attornev-N. \. STEWART.
soARD. OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
lst District-I C. STEWART.
"A Distrct-T. C. GAINES, Chairman
ID Dbtrict-E. O. WEsCOTT.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-01-18
fort Buford Lodge No. 18, |. 0. 0. f.

f0tI 0UIOSU IOu9e w. SOs u " " ; :
Meets every Wednesday night.
D. F. KING, N. 6.
W. H. SMITH. v. G.
N. f. PRUDuoMME. Sec.
&c. STEWART, Treas.
Trustees-Wx. SNYDER. R. H. Core
LAND, o. BERan,
Williston. North Dakota.
school Board, Special School District
Of Williston.
OLAF BERoH. President.
CHAs. BALDWIN,.
J.F. WooDLEY.
VIZ. Freshman.
K. Ii. COPELAND. Clerk.
C. A. W1TTMEIER. Treas.
Directory for Town Of Williston.
rausrxEs.
l.. v. CoULrER. President.
W. D. PARsHALL-
DOUGLAS BELL .
C1erk-A. H. Brown.
Treasurer-C. A. Wittmeisr.
Asscssor-F. NJ. Harvey.
Justice of the Peacc-rhOs. Burgess.
Marshal-Fred J. Smith.
Great Northern Railway Time Table.
WEST Bound.
Arrives No. 3, g. m.
- No. o Freight. .....1:Oo Il. m.
EAST BOUND.
Arrives No. 4. Mil..........."........5:a 5:as p. m
Leaves No. 10 Freight. ....':OO p. In
J. F. ROGERS. Agt.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-17

Corcoran Art Building. the free public IL
brary buildings, churches. the Soldiers
Homo and grounds actually occupied by
such buildings; houses for reformation OF
offenders, almshouses buildings belonging
to institutions Of purely public charity,
conducted without charge to inmates prof
it, or income; cemeteries dedicated and
used solely for burial purposes and with
out private income or profit; but If any
part Of such building house, grounds, or
cemetery 90 ln terms excepted is larger
than Is absolutely required and actually
used for -itRiilegitimate purpose and none
other. or Is used to secure a rent or in
come or for any business purpose such
portion OF the same or sum equal In
value TO such portion shall be taxed against
( Such property as is now exempt from taxa
ton by laws of the United States shall
also be exempt
This act clearly limits the exemption
of church property to the ground actually
required for its legitimate purposes, diff
fering in this respect from educational in
situations under the act Of June II. 1870
and not repealed by any subsequent leg
islation.
In view OF the facts in this case rec
ommend that no further exemption be
granted the Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church
Yesterday the Commissioners refer
red the application ard the Assessors re-
port thereon to the Attorney for the Dis
trict for an opinion.
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NOT EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.
Application of Christ Evangelical
Lutheran Church Considered.


The Commissioners recently received a
request from W H. Germann, acting in be-
half of Christ Evangelical Lutheran
Church, to list sub-lot rs. square eos, as
exempt from taxation.
A. the request Of the Commissioners.
H H. Darneille, the Assessor of the Dis
trict, made report on the application in
which he said that the east forty feet on
Morgan Street of lots rs and 20, square
555. is improved by a brick building, stone
front, the basement of said building being
used for church purposes and the upper
stories as a parsonage. This property. he
says, was the subject of a report from
this Office under date Of May "a, 1895, in
which appeared this statement:
The property referred 10 is located on
the rear parts OF lots IS and ~, square
555, assessed to Christ Evangelical Luthe-
ran Church, and Is improved by a brick
house with a stone front. the entire upper
foors OF the building being a private
residence. The basement floor is fitted up
with pews and is devoted to purposes of
religious worship. The whole property is
taxed, and In my judgment properly 80.
as il would be impracticable to exempt
one room and tax the balance. The Ian
guage OF the Law applicable 10 churches
used in connection Herewith. was in
tended TO mean additional buildings and
grounds. certainly not one room IL
dwelling mouse. for if the law was so con-
strued anyone could get exemption from
taxation by having one room in their
dwelling set apart for religious purposes.
In my judgment this properly IS properly
listed for taxation.
This report, Gays Mr.. Darneille. was made
and is signed by Matthew Trimble who
Darneille adds that the report Is in entire
accord witE his views on the subject. Goa
tinuing. the Assessor says:
Under an opinion Of Attorney Thomas
dated May Is 1895, il was held that ex-
emptlon would apply notwithstanding
portion OF the property lie occupied and
used as q parsonage il Il receives no rent
for such use. citing the case OF shaari
Beroeho We. New York. wherein a ianitor
resided on the premises OF church, pay
ing no rent.
Under an order OF the Commissioners
dated June 3. 1895. based on the above
opinion the parts OF lots above referred to
were listed rs exempt from taxation. and
have SO continued up 10 The present time.
The west 1l.05 feet on New Jersey Ave
nHe OF said lots IS and 70. square 5j5,
which is vacant ground and taxed, and not
used ia connection with the church, is the
tublect OF the present claim for exemp-
ton
'Reference Is made By the petitioner in
this case 20 the late order exempting the
building and lands CT the Marist Society
an educational or collegiate establishment
The ret OF June II. 1870, defines school
houses 10 embrace collegiate establish
ments actually used for ecucatiJaai pur
poses and not for private gain, rs is evi-
denced in the case OF the Marist Society.
The act OF March ;. 1871. reeites that the
property exempt from taxation shall be
the following aud no other, namely: the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-17
OFFENDING BOY GATHERS.
MINOR Sylvester Replies to DR.. ROsse's
Criticism of the Police.

a few days ago Dr. Irving c. Rose
which he intimated in very pointed terms
that the police of the District might be
in better business than arresting small
boys whom they found in swimming
The letter took the usual course, and
was referred to the Police Department for
consideration and report. Yesterday
Major Richard Sylvester forwarded
statement to Commissioner Ross regard
ing the matter.
The police says Major Sylvester. have
not interfered with boys wearing trunks
or bathing quits. rand, ne says, he has
personally seen TO the release of small
boys who had been taken to the station
on complaint giving them advice against
swimming where there were persons like
ly to complain and invoke the enforce
ment of the law. The municipal bathing
beach. although accommodating a great
many of those disposed to battle, does not
seem to serve the purpose, thinks the
major. for which it is intended. Public
bath houses and swimming pools have be-
come public necessity, states the major
and are maintained in other municipali-
ties.
Il am not personally acquainted" says
Major Sylvester. with the complainant
who in one line speaks of his friendIiness
for the police and in another expresses
the belief that they .light be better en-
ployed in looking after offenders whom
they allow to escape, and beg leave to
suggest that if he is aware OF any Offend
ers whom they allow to escape. the in
formation will be thankfully received at
these headquarters. Those whom the po-
lice have allowed TO escape should be cap
tured. and the public-spirited citizen
should lend his aid to that end
81 am not prepared to speak" concludes
the major. by comparison, of Newport So
ciety as to its fastidiousness. feeling that
If / can in any way contribute to the
wishes and interests Of our own people,
in conformity TO law | have done all that
should be expected. | would suggest that
one who is interested in the art of SWIM
ming and has high regard for those who
should possess the accomplishment should
aid the authorities in procuring from Con-
gress an appropriation for the establish
ment of bathing facilities. where running
and constantly changing water might be
had fer the boys who want the exercise"
Commissioner Ross. who has immediate
supervision of the Police Department. has
recommended that the substance of Major
Sylvester's report be communicated to
DR.. Rose. and this recommendation. it Is
understood. his associates will approve.
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MAY HAVE BEEN CARELESS.
Purpose of the Enquiry Into the
Death of John FItzgcrnId

Coroner hewitt yesterday viewed the re-
mains OF John Fitzgerald, the messenger
boy, sixteen years old. who was drowned
at the Bathing Beach shortly before Z
o'clock Wednesday night, and decided to
hold an inquest at No s station at IL
o'clock this morning. Coroner hewitt
stated that while the drowning was evil
IDENTIFY accidental the object of the inquest
was to determine whether there had been
any negligence on the part Of those at
tached TO the Bathing Beach.
There are life guards employed at the
Bathing Beach TO look out for the welfare
of the bathers. particularly the little fell
lows. and to see that they are kept out OF
danger. II has been intimated, it is said
that the proper care and precaution
which is expected TO be shown to youthful
bathers was not taken Wednesday at the
time OF the drowning of young Fitzgerald
In order therefore, to satisfy everybody
concerned and TO get at the exact facts
in the case, Coroner hewitt decided to
hold an inquest.
The remains OF Fitzgerald are now at the
undertaking establishment of Frank
Geler's Sons, where they Will be held
until after the inquest
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Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Lon
ME l.. Loving and Lucy Mcpherson, both Of Cow
ington, Va; Sailor A. ludlow and Ada MePher-
son, both OF Covington, Va. Robert Berry and
Emma jackson; George Washington and Maria
Taliaferro, both of Deanwood, d. C.; Robert G.
johnson and Mamie f. Norton; George Peck and
Alice johnson; Ralph c. Shelton and Lizzie Green;
Norris G. Robins, Baltimore, and Jessie +. Daven-
port Spokane, Wash; John Hurley and Annie
PIowden; Thomas Boone and Rosa smith; Hiram
A. Pratt and VI. Alice Freeman; Edward Dean
md Eliza Carter. both OF townsville, Va.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-17
A sHoRT-LIVED STRIKE.
A Non-Union Engineer Causes n Lit
tie FURRY at the New G.. T.. o.

There was a little trouble yesterday be-
tween Superintendent Samuel White, in
charge OF the iron structural work at the
new Government Printing Office, and the
members of the Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers Union. The latter went on a
strike in the early part Of the day be-
cause a non union engineer was employed
to manage one OF the hosting machines.
The strike was OF short duration. how
ever. as It is stated by the officers Of the
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Union that when asked to do So Super
intendent White agreed to discharge the
non-unlon engineer. and the iron workers
will return to work this morning.
In speaking Of the affair. j. K. Ballen-
ger, president. and c. NJ. Mardell vice
president. Of the Structural Iron Work
ers' Union. said there was very little TO
the matter except that as union men the
members of their organization could not
work along with non-union men, and so
informed Mr.. White.
While the matter was under considera-
ton II is stated that representatives OF
Columbia Typographical Union. No. 10l,
offered their good Offices TO the structu-
raj iron workers and assured them of all
the assistance in their power. After the
matter had been amlcably settled the
members OF the Bridge and Structural
Iron WORKERS Eaioa who had stopped
work called st Typographical Temple and
thanked the members of Columbia Union
for the interest they took in the matter.
ITS Always Cool ut "Cnbin john
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-17
Captain Beach In detroit.

Capt. Lansing H. Beach, The Engineer
Commissioner Of the District, finding thai
the condition of his health would no. allow
Of his remaining in Washington and again
taking up his duties. has Joined his family
in Detroit. II Is expected that tho En-
giBeer Commissioner will not return TO
this city until late in the fall. lie has IN
contemplation a trip up the Lakes and
other recreations which he hopes viii
benefit his health.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-17
buggy and Bicycle Collide.

Charles Sebastian, boy, and horse and buggy
driven by Albert Stokes colored, an employe OF
the Bmgdorf Livery Stables. corner OF Eighth
and d Streets northwest, collided last night at
the corner OF Twelfth Street and Pennsylvania
,venue northwest Young Sebastian, who was
riding a bicycle was knocked down and pain
fuIly hurt. The wheel was damaged The police
lent assistance and The boy was removed to MS
home at 1917 StTeet northwest.