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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-14

Lately there was discovered in tho
Green Forest, ii Normandy. France
not far from the city Of Rouen, ve4it-
able wild man Of the woods. who
dressed ID skins. aud wearing long hair
and beard, slept beneath the trees. and
1 lied on the approach Of human beings.
Il was found that he spoke French very
well, and was apparently intelligent,
for upon being asked by a forester who
lie was, be answered, What business Is
it Of yours? Have / not right to 20
where please il the public forestg"
A wild man" in a French wood Is 50
much curiosity that this one, although
left undisturbed by the authorities. was
hunted out by several parties Of ex-
cursionists who came from a distance 10
see him. But instead Of taking their
visits IN good part. the wild man
promptly disappeared.
It was found that he had taken refuge
IN the much larger forest Of Roumare.
where i is quite inipraciicable for visi-
tors to tind him. There be still lives ia
seclusien, sleeping on the ground II the
coldest winter temperature, and living
upon a store Of nuts, and possibly upon
some small game.
It has beea, however. impossible for
him 70 escape the Investigations oE the
officials, who have ascertained that lis
name is Nouzy, and have searched ont
his history.
His father and mother. It anrears.
were excellent people. His father died
at havre when he was a child, leaving
his mother 70 make q bard struggle for
her livelihood.
The boy possessed singular ana ad-
Yenturons disposition, though he was
perfectly wel-hehaved. and al the age
of IL entered the service Of a man who
traye'ed about from town to town uirh
cage Of wild animals. 1t beacame his
duty to enter the cages Of animals with
the daughter Of the proprietor, who was
.heir lamer.v
Io this young girl youzy became
much attached. and they had obtained
permission 20 be married when a suita-
bic age was reached.
One day the yonng girl was struck. ia
the cage, 60 terrible a blow by d tiger
that her skull was fractured. She d.a
not survive the wound.
Nouzy was taken very IN. but zvas
nursed g life by his mother He went
20 sea. and distinguished himselfbv saw
ing the life Of a cabin boy who had
fallen overheard
lie wandered several years about the
world, rerpetualiv haunted bv The via
ion Of the dreadful disaster III the tigers
cage In 1887 he returned q Franee
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-14

Perhaps. the most generally rec
ognized authority on the modern Sun
day school IN this country is Rev. Dr.
r. r. Meredith. of Brooklyn, pastor
Of the IomplIins avepne Congroga-
tional Church. His Sunday school con-
nected with the church is one Of the
largest 10 the country numbering
over 1000. Great audiences Of
Sunday school workers gather
every Tuesday evening to his
discussion Of the lesson for the sue
eaeding Sunday. Without regard for
denaminatioaal lines, people Of all
creeds aud of both sexes fiji his enor-
nous norm al class. which thus becomes,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-14

Lord, I do discover a fallacy whereby
| have long deceived myself, which IS
this: 1 have desired to begin my amend
ment from my birthday, or from the
first day Of the year, or from some emf
nent festival. 50 that my repentance
might bear some remarkable date. But
when those days we're come, / have ad-
loufned my amendment to some other
time. Ih0mas Euller.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-14

/ had not. Ia my late years had an
other commotien and wrote a long lett
ter; but life had rubbed a little sense
into me, and / kept the letter Ii my
pocket against that day when I could
look it over without agitation aud with
out tears. i was glad did. Less and
less it seemed necessary to send it,
was not sure il would do any hurt. but
in my donbtfnlness LEANED to reticence.
and eventually it was destroyed Time
works wonders Wait till you can
speak calmly. and then you viii not
need to speak, maybe. Silence is the
most massive thing conceivable some
times It's like regiment ordered to
stand still in the fury Of battle; to
plunge IN were twice as easy. Selected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-14

Tommy Papa Why 10 they call very
r.ch men millionairesg
lapa-Ihat refers 10 She number Il
poor relatives who rise up to contest
their wills.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-14
RELIGIOUS READING.
THE LARGEST sUNDAY-scHo0L
IN AMERICA.
Why ] an Rot a Christian Keep saEI-
what h~zt I've want to see the Lay
Come l3egln Now.


II II n trouble IS
brewing. keep still.
When slander is
getting on its legs,
.keeD still. When
your feelings are
hurt, keep still,
till you recover
from the excite
ment. at any rate.
Thing look differ
emily through an
unagitated eye. 10
a commotion once
i wrote a letter and
sent it, aud wished
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-14

When there viii be as many men at
tend church as women.
When no church member viii rent
his property to those who sell whisky.
When none Of the preachers viii say
sighting things Of one another.
When all the children will know that
their parents have religion.
When every Christian will be ont
spoken for the Lord in his daily life as
lie is in revival meetings.
When people win be as religious in
their pocket-books as they are in their
pews at church.
When people win know where they
stand in religions matters as clearly as
lheY do in politics.
When il will notkill a prayer meeting
to mention the fact that the church
needs money.
When ail men everywhere viii find
out that God 50 loves them that He gave
His Son 70 die for them. -Ram's Horn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-14

course, cannot escape" replied the
yonng man.
And what next?9 once more asked
the gentleman; bat the young man had
no answer to make; he had no purpose
that reached beyond tic present life.
hoR many yonng men are ia precisely
The same condition. What pertains to
tbs world to come has no place ia all
their plans. Our Treasure Chest
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27

Music loving people in Williston are
to have a treat in the shape Of Il recital
given by Mrs. F. p. Siewert at the Opera
House on Friday evening of next week,
October 5th. Those who were fortunate
enough to hear Mrs. Siewert shortly
after her arrival, when she assisted in a
concert given at the NJ. +. church, are
enthusiastic in their praise for her abili-
ty as an entertainer. Mrs. Siewert is a
thorough musician, and with the variety
of her musical mplishments. con-
sisting Of vocal numbers, piano and harp
solos, and whistling solo, delightful
EVENINGS entertainment is assured.
Rev. Chas. +. Wheeler, who has an en-
viable re putation as an eloCutionist, has
consented to assist Mrs. Siewert, and
will appear in numbe of selections.
The program will be varied, and an en-
deavor made to please everyone with
the numbers selected.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
News Items Ct City Schools.
Conducted by Six Members of the
High School.

| LIE ~ 1SAAoN's
Spurgeon Stewart was absent yester-
day. .a ,...
Eva Marelius, Thura Truax, Robert
and Oscar Bell were absent from school
Friday.
New music books have been ordered
AID all the departments will take up the
National Music Course. .....
The school organ WIS cleaned and
tuned last Wednesday bv Prof. Z. NJ.
Quislry of Park River, II. d who also
paid the school a pleasant visit.
| Much interest and curiosity has been
aroused in physiology by aid of the mi
croscope and chemica! experiments.
By Waldo Lconhardy's actions in
school last Monday it was plainly visible
that he had been out late the night be-
fore. 1t afterwards WAS truthlully ru-
mored that he had been ont with hunt
ing party, which having lost its way WAS
obliged to remain ont all night. Waldo
slept on the ground under the buggy be-
tween his brother Paul and DR.. Belyea.
Neither Paul nor the Doctor could sleep
on account of the noise made by the
cl,attering of teeth and the snoring Of
thir bed fellow. Alth"' Waldo slept as
soundly rs possible-under the circuln-
stances-he seemed not to Lave had a
sufliciency for he Was seen to ncd in
school Monday forenoon. Later III the
day his head appeared heavy but under
scrutiny of the Professor be would brace
up for few minutes, but finally he sur
rendered himself TO the tender mercies
of the angel of rest and paid a visit to
fairy land. From the expression of his
countenunce he seemed to be having
pleasant dreams. Gle didn't 70 to sleep
at the party that night.)
A very pleasant surprise party WAS
given at the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by tie
High School Students in honor of Mary
Andersou's sixteenth birthday.
While at school Tuesday, Norma Rich
ards had the misfortune to severely
spran her left ankle. The services Of Il
passing vehicle We're secured and Norma
was at once driven to her home. where
she has since been confined. 1t is hoped
school.
Clara Newton has been visiting friends
at Buford. ..
Belle McChesney, of Seattle, WAS visit
ing her friend Edna Bell last Friday.
During the week Leoua Matthewson.
Hazel Smith and Martha Huntosh were
absent on account Of sickness.
Frona Lovejoy was absent Friday.
Roy Field vas absent yesterday.
Clara Ross entered school Monday.
Arthur Ross gave Il party for his class,
his 18th birthday.
In Miss Williams room the attendance
has been quite regular this week except
ing the absence of Allie Huntoah and
Clarence Venting, and they are report
ed to have left school.
The fourth grade haye new readers.
They are using book in Lights to Liter
ature. Great interest has been created
in this study. .. -e
The class in music is improving.
The attendance in the Primary de-
partment is splendid, and the little folks
are getting along nicely.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
WILLIsTON GRAPHIC

Tickets for Mrs. i. p. Spwert's recital
will be on sale at Hpdderich Bros. &
Co.'s. Bruegger Mercantile Co.'s. and at
VIM. Snyder's store. General admis
zion, 25c; reserved seats. 35c; school
children, 15c.
Don't forget the Orphean Stars at Odd
Fellows hall Saturday night (&ept. 2A.)
The manager, Mr.. Evans, promises ev-
erything to please with nothing to dis.
please anyone. The performance is
clean, and far superior in many features
to the average travelling show. General
admission, 50c; children, 25c.
John Monternach, one Of the pione' r
settlers on the Mouse river, and an Old
time friend of We scribe, accompanied
by Lars Larson, another early settler
of the souris, was in the city the past
week. Messrs. Monternach and Larson
have been up on the Poplar, IN Monta-
ma, looking for stock ranches, as they
aver that stockraisiug is no longer profit
able on Mouse river owing to the rapid
settlement of the country. Plenty Of
good chances here, gentlemen.
Rev. E. NJ. Smith formerly pastor Of
the Methodist church in this city, was
married to Miss Belle Mclean at the
home Of the brides parents at Lans-
downe, Picton Co., Nova Scotia, Aug. p,
l0O0. After all extended wedding jour
ney through eastern Canada and the
United States the happy couple arrived
ut Ellendale where MIR. Smith is now
pastor of the NJ. r. Church at that place.
We notice in the Ellendale Record thai
reception was rendered them on their
arrival there, at which there were more
than hundred present.
According to Judge Morgan, the ststes
prison authorize at Bismarck say that
Charles Curtis is one of the best behaved
conyicts in the penitentiary. He is to
learn the barber trade and so will haye
legitimate trade when he leaves there.
Curtis it will be remembered shot and
killed William Whitley III this place last
Christmas morning. His plea was self
defense. At his trial here in March the
jury disagreed and the case was tried
again in Ward County. On the second
trial the jury was out all night, four
members being for acquittal and eight
Tor conviction, finally however the Jury
brought in verdict or guilty and he was
sentenced to twelve years imprisonment.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
g ~
2 Proposed Amendment to
Constitution.
Be it Resolved by the House Of Rep
resentatives of the State of North
Dakota. the Senate Concurring:

AO ~ AsCool OSA Ny CAAS A@S Wv NJ ~sSp
resentatives of the State of North
Dakota, the Senate Concurring:
TT,HAT THE FOLLOWING AMEND
Z ment to the Constitution Of the State
of North Dakota agreed to by the Fifth
legislative assembly of the State of North
Dakota, be and the same is hereby
agreed 70, ard said amendment shall be
submitted to the people at the next gen.
eral election:
AMENDMENT.
FL. Section 76 of Article 3 Of the Con-
stitu,ion of the State Of North Dakota is
amended so as to read as follows:
3 rs. The governor shall have power
in conjunction with the board Of par
don OF which the governor Shall be
cx-oficio member, and the other
members of which shall consist of the
attorney general Of State of North
Dakota, the chief justice of the Supreme
Court of the State of North Dakota and
two qualified electors who shall be APP
pointed by the governor, to remit fines
and for!eltures, to grant reprleyes, com
mutations and pardons after conviction
for all oHenses except treason and cases
of Impeachment; but the legislative as
sembly may by law regulate the manner
in which the remission offnes, pardons,
communications and reprieyes may be APP
piled for.
Upon conviction for treason the gov
ernor shall have the power TO- suspend
the execution of sentence until the case
shall be reported to the legislative as
sembly at its next regular session, when
the legislative assembly shall either par
don or commute, direct the execution OF
the sentence or grant further reprieve.
The governor shall communicate to
session each case of remission of fine,
reprieve, computation or pardon grant
ed by the board of pardon, stating the
name Of the convict. the crime for
which he is convicted, the sentence and
its date and the date of remission, COM
mutation, pardon or reprieve, with
their reasons for granting the same.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
Notice Of Final Proof.

Notice Of Final Proof.
Department Of the Intcrior,)
Land Office at Minot N. D.,
July 81, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before j. W. TruaX,
county Judge of Williams county, N. d., at Will
liston Williams county, N. D., Oh October lst
1900, viz:
HERMAN A. NELSON, of Hot1lund,
D. S. No -, for the seA sec. &c. township l55,
range 81.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Charles Baldwin, John Bruegger, George w.
Newton, Paul Leonhardy, all of Williston, Will
liams county, N. D.
aug2 THOMAS f. DISCARD. Register
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
Summons.
Service by Publication.)

State of North Dakota, r., In Justice Court,
County Of Williams. 90 Before j. +. Woodley,
Justice of the Peace.
Mary Leonhardy, Plaintiff, }
against
Harry Long,. Defendant.
The State of North Dakota to said Defendant:
By this second Summons herein you are
directed to appear before ne at my office in the
Town ofWillistOn, in the County Of Williams and
said State, of North Dakota at O'Clock p. m, of
the 18th day Of October, 1900, there to answer the
complaint of Mary Leonhardy against you,
alleging that there is now due and owing her
for board and lodging furnished you at your re-
quest, during the months Of August and Sep
TENDER 1900, the sum Of twenty dollars, and
demanding that the sud amount Of twenty dol
lars be paid, together with the costs and dis
bursemeuls of this action and you are hereby
notified that une,s you so appear and answer,
the plaintiff will take Judgment against you ac-
cordngly.
Given under my hand this 18th day of septem-
Der, 1900 J. F. WOODLEI,
Justice Of the Peace.
COPELAND & DIVERSION,
sp2O Plaintiffs Attorneys, Williston, n. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
PROPOSED Amendmentto
Constitution.
Ee it Resolved by the House of
Representatives, the Senate Con-

Ee it Resolved by the House of
representatives, the Senate Con-
curing:
THAT THE FOLLOWING PRO-
l. posed amendment of section 179 Of
the constitution of the State of North
Dakota, relating to the assessment OF
railroads, express companies, freight
line companies, car equipment compa-
MES, sleeping car companies, dining car
companies, telegraph companies and tel
ephone companies, agreed to by the
Fifth legislative assembly Of the State Of
North Dakota, be and the same is here
by agreed to, and said amendment shall
be submitted to the people at the next
general election.
AMENDMENT.
9. That section l79 Of the constitu-
ton of the State Of North Dakota be
amended to read IS follows:
179. All property, except as here
matter in this section provided, shall be
assessed in the county, city, township,
town, village or district in which 1t is
situated, in the manner prescribed by
law. The franchise, road way, roadbed,
rails and rolling stock of all railroads and
the franchise and all other property of
of all express companies, freight line
companies, car equipment companies,
sleeping car com panies, dining-car COM
panies, telegraph or telephone compa-
MES or corporations operated in this
state and used directly or indirectly in
the carrying Of persons, property or
messages, shall be assessed by the state
board Of equalization at their actual val
ue and such asse ssed value shall be ap-
portioned to the counties. cities, towns,
villages, townships and districts in which
such railroad companies, express COM
paniss, sleeping car companies, dining
car com panies, telegraph and telephone
companies are located or through which
they are operated as basis for the taxa
ton of such property within such coun-
ties, cities, towns, villages, townships
and districts or over which any Of such
property is used or operated within such
counties, towns, villages, townships and
districts. But should any railroad allow
any portion Of its roadway to be used
for any purpose other than the opera
ton of railroad thereon, such portion
of its roadway, while so used, shall be
assessed in the manner provided for the
assessment of other real property,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
Republican County Ticket.

a.
The following ticket was nominated at
the Republican County Convention held
at the Court House last Saturday:
For Sher1r-James HeEernan.
For Anditor-E. NJ. Atterberry.
For Treasurer-Wm. SNYDER.
For Clerk of Court-Edwin Jack.
For Judge Of the County Court-James
W. Truax. ..
For Register of Deeds-H. i. Field.
For Superintendent Of Schools-F. j..
Wa!dron.
For County Surveyor. c. Field.
For States Attorney-W. B. diversion.
Justices of the Peuce-M. NJ. Stacy,
Fred Feigly, Nate Belinger and r. II.
Styles.
For Constables-H. w. Barstad, w.
Twitchell, Fred Beuttler and Frank
Hicketheir.
FOR SALE-15O acres of choice land,
within two miles OF WiIliston, and close
to good school. Will be sold cheap
for cash. Inquire of ...,
COPELAND q OvERToN,
If ~ Wilistun. N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
Proceedings Of the Independent
and Democrat Convention.

WILLISTON, N. H., sept. ~, lJUU.
At county convention of the indie
pendent and Democrat party Of Williams
county, held at the court house in the
Town Of Willis,on, N. d., on Saturday,
Sept. %, 1900, pursuant to call of the In
dependent and Democrat County Central
Committee, the Convention was called
to order by John Bruegger, chairman Of
the central committee, and on motion Of
+. Leonhardy, seconded by NJ. V. Del
ter, VIM. Loughland was elected tempo
rary chairman of the convention, and
Thos. r. Forbes secretary. "
On motion, the chair appointed II. A.
Nelson, Chas. Baldwin and Thos. Shea a
committee on credentials, recess of ten
minutes was then taken to allow the
committee to examine credentials.
Meeting called to order by the chair,
and the committee reported the follow
ing delegates entitled to seats:
Williston Precinct-C. Baldwin, Z.
Leonhardy, Thos. Shea, D. Bell and, J.
S. Costello, proxy to Bell.
Stony Creek Precinct-P. Bonham and
w. S. Dunn.
Nesson Precinct-H. A. Nelson, VIM.
Loughland and w. O. Barstad, proxy to
Loughland. ...
Buford Precinct-M. V. Deter and
Thos. r. Forbes.
On motion the report of the commit
tee was accepted.
On motion, the temporary organization
was made permanent.
On motion, a recess for 20 minutes was
taken.
Convention called to order, and pro-
ceeded to ballot for candidates. The
chair appointed Shea and Dunn tellers.
On motion Of Nelson, seconded by Leon
hardy. W. J. Ford was nominated for
sheriff by reclamation.
On motion of Shea, seconded by Shea
H. V. Smith was nominated for auditor
by reclamation.
On motion of Leonhardy, seconded by
Nelson, S. Brownell was nominated for
treasurer.
Moved by Shea that Z.hl be nomina-
ted.
Upon ballot being taken, Mr..
Brownell was nominated.
On motion, W. S. Dunn was nominated
for clerk of court.
On motion, E. Leonhardy was nomi-
mated for judge Of the county court.
On motion, II. A. Nelson was nomina-
ted for register of deeds.
On motion, Douglas Bell was nomina.
ted for coroner.
On motion. Geo. W. Attebery was
nominated for superintendent of schools
by reclamation.
On motion, 7. R. Forbes was nominal
ted for county surveyor.
On motion of Mr.. Nelson, seconded by
Mr., Deter, no nomination was made for
states attorney.
c. NJ. Foss was nominated assessor for
first district.
John Sassen was nominated assessor
for second district.
No nomination was made for assessor
in third district
The following nominations for justices
of the peace were made: j. f. Woodley
and /. o. Jones.
The following constables were nomina
ted: P. G. Clancy and C. D. Gibbs and
NJ. V. Deter.
On motion the following county centra
committee was appointed: John Brueg-
ger, chairman; w. Loughland, H. A.
Nelson, Z. R. Forbes, and w. J. Ford.
On motion, the county central con.
mittee was authorized and empowered
to fill any vacancy that may occur on the
ticket.
On motion, the convention adjourned
WIN. LoUGHLAND, Chairman.
Attest:
THos. r. FORBES, Secretary.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27

Lake any cold boiled fish, fill an
earthen dish with layers of fish, bread
crumbs. butter. salt and pepper; have
bread crumbs on top; nearly fill the
dish with milk. bake in a quick oven
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
First Publication, July 10.
Notice to Creditors.
State Of North Dakota, J

State Of North n. Dakota IS. County Court.
County of Williams.
In the matter of the estate of Daniel II. Harris,
deceased
Notice is hereby given by Mrs. Cornelia P.
Harris, administrators of the estate Of Daniel II.
Harris, deceased to the creditors of, and all per-
sons having claims against said deceased, to
present them, with the necessary vouchers, to
the said Mrs. Cornelia p, Harris, at Williston. in
said county and state, within four months after
the first publication of this notice.
Dated this 18th day OF July, 1900
MRS. CORNELIA z. HARRIS,
Administrative.
N A. STEWART, Attorney. jyl9
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-27
Notice Of Final Proof.

Land Office at Minot N. D., Sept. co. 1900
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before James W.
Truax. Judge of the county court of Williams
county, N. D., at Williston, N. D., on November
Sd, 1900, viz:
SPENCER BROTHERS,
IL, and nwl4 nwI sec %, township Isl, range
100,
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz;
Winfield S. Dunn, Philip Bonham, Louis
Schierbeck Robert c. Mathews, all of Williston.
n. D. THOMAS Z. DISCARD,
sep27 Register