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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14

There is some talk that the Band
Boys are to take charge Of a celebra-
ton here Oh the fourth of next
month; if they do there is yet ample
time to make elaborate preparations,
if necessary for the proper observ-
ance Of the greatest holiday in the
history of our nation. With 50
many Of our young people whe will
not be able to attend celebrations at
any other place it would seem the
right thing to do to encourage the
boys in their attempts, and for all Of
the people to join with them in their
efforts to have glorious celebration
Of our Nations birthday at Williston,
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Notice of Final Proof.
Iand Office at Minot Nm Inne 10 no

Land Office at Minot, N. D.. June r. 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 the register and
receiver, Z. S. Land Office, at Minot, Ward
county, N. D., on July 2Sth, 1900, viz:
WILLIAM McTAVISH,
ii. E. No. 1892, for the So nwL and NJ swL
sec. Sc, township 157, range "a.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Minor Williams, Nicolaus Zirbes, Erwin Will
liams, George Porger, all of White Earth, N D.
THOMAS E. DISCARD, Register
JAMES JOHNSON,
Attorney for claimant, Minot, N D.
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Official Proceedings Of Williston
Special School District.
REGULAR SESSION.
Williston, N. d., June II, l9'

Wiliston, N. d., June IL, 1900.
Board Of education met in regular
session.
Present: Messrs. Bergh, Tande aud
Freeman.
| Absent: Messrs. Baldwin and Wood
ley. " .
The board was called to order by the
president.
Minutes Of the previous meetings
were read and approved.
Renort of E. R. Brownson of tuition
received by him from Jennie Yuill, OF
ST 90, was presented. and approved.
On motion, the following bills were
allowed.
E. r. Brownson, postage, ETC., 5 50
| James Heffernan, water, IL oO
Hedderich Bros. & Co., lumber,
| etc., -. D 90
M. L. Scranton, iron for gates. 5 90
Bruegger Mercantile Co., lun-
Der, nails, ETC., "a 81
E. R. Brownson, work, &C., % 90
FL. Woodley, lumber, l 40
H. V. Smith, posts, %
The official bond Of W. H. Denny as
school treasurer, in the sum OF $1,000,
was presented, and on motion, ap-
proved.
MoYed by Mr.. Tande, seconded by
Mr.. Freeman. that the term of school
to he taught at the Tande school, be
fixed at eight months. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Freeman, seconded by
| Mr.. Tande, that the board enter into
contract with Mr.. Atteberry as principal
of the schools. Carried.
| Moved by Mr.. Tande, seconded by
| Mr.. Freeman, that Mr.. Brownson be
given the second place. Carried.
| Moved by Mr.. Tande, seconded by
Mr.. Freeman, that Mrs. Atteberry be
| requested to resign her position as
teacher of the primary department.
| Carried. ....
Moved by Mr.. Freeman, seconded by
| Mr.. Tande, that Miss Scott and Miss
| Lommen be hired for their present
| Carried.
rooms, provided they will accept.
On motion, John Anderson was hired
as teacher in the Williston schools.
On motion, Mr.. Bergh and Mr.. Tande
! we're appointed as committee to ascer-
| tain the feeling in regard to the free
| text book system.
On motion, the president was author
| lied to purchase three more sets Geo.
| Cab. maps.
On motion. board adjourned.
| r. II. COPELAND, Clerk.
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Notice of School Election.

ESPECIAL DIsTRlCr-ANNUAL ELECTION.
Notice is hereby given, that on the
third Tuesday in June, being June 10,
A. D. 1900, an annual election will be
held at the Old School House in the
Special School District of Williston,
county Of Williams, State Of North Da-
kota. for the purpose of electing the
following members of the board of
Education:
Two members to serve for term of
three years.
The polls will be opened at 900 O'Clock
a. m., and closed at 400 O'Clock p. IN. of
that day.
Dated at Williston, N. D., this 4th day
June, A. D. 1900.
By order of the Board of Education.
r. H. COPELAND,
Clerk.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14
WILLIAMS COUNTY.

WILLIAMS COUNTY is the extreme Northwest county of
the State of North Dakota with the Missouri River forming
southern boundary and has frontage of 25O
miles, Enc County covers of nearly 500 square miles,
and embraces about 900 of excellent farming and
grazing lands subject to homestead entry About onehalf of
the County underad with superior quality of Ignite Coal
which found in sraas varying from three twenty
thickness The soil rich durable by reason of the
peculiar formation of the surface of country
rendered both practicable and cheap Cereals of all
vegetables flourish here abundance always pay the pro-
: Queer a handsome margin for his labor
S AS stockraising country Williams Countyis equal to any
other region in the western states Hay shelter stock
found abundance along the Missouri small
j streams running through the interior of the county
Williams County offers the advantageous inducements to
i settlers by its famous raising ranges, cheap
fuel in wood and coal The winters mild
stock out the nearly the through
requiring but very little extra feeding All kinds building
material and excellent clay for making found in
!: many localities throughout the county.
WILLISTON, the County Seat of Williams County, beau-
fully located the Great Northern Railroad with the Missouri
! River washing its southern limits.
Wllson has two hotels stores saw mill frstclass
blacksmith and wagon shop markets. newspaper
and job printing Offices brick building an
Odd Fellows hall, Masonic Lodge Camp Modern Wood
men OF America four restaurants two making Shops
milney store drug store churches Protestant
Episcopal Mission Catholic Mission one high
school bc building brick courthouse costing s5 OoO two
brick yards carpenters shop paint shop billiard
1t the freight division of Northern Railroad
with twenty stall roundhouse mammoth coal she'd store
house, and repair shop located fact the volume of
business transacted far exceeds other located tia
Great Northern line west of Grand Forks n D. Harve Mont
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Song Of the Tape Worm.

Oh! am jolly tape worm.
And live in gallant man.
Who labors day and night for me,
As hard as ever be can.
Ignaw his bowels every day,
And fill him full of pain,
IT'LL like burning snake he writhes,
And the sweat runs down like rain.
oh! lie in his CUTS and laugh,
To see him work and eat,
IT'LL he starves his wife and children
To give a tape-worm meat.
The fans of my man make music,
That drives me wild with glse,
And chuckle with joy when think,
How the good God cares for me.
I am only worm know,
And worm Of low degree.
But bless the Lord with all my heart,
For making man for me-
The Lord is very good to me,
And thank him all can,
But after all must confess,
lilies damned hard on the man.
NoTE-A verse written by Col. Ingersoll in
reply to a religious poem, specially written for
the Colonel, and sent to him by we'll meaning
parson.
The other night friend of mine
Had very curious dream,
Vie dreamt he went to heaven,
Saw Saint Peter through a screen.
sHe boldly knocked upon the door,
And Justify did shout,
~''1'm from Williston, St. Peter
The answer was "get out"
sThsre's no such place upon our maps,
You'd better go below,
There's one down there who'll take you In;
I'm sure that you he'll know"
30 down below he hustled him,
The gates were there ajar,
He says unto his majesty,
MAY warm beside your i-e?'
The answer was, "where are you from?'
From Williston," he cried;
"Get out of here" old Satan yelled,
"For to me you have lied.
There's no such place upon the earth,
Get out you son-ofa-gun
Well waste no birthstone fire on you,
30 back to Williston." ANON.
G. Fl. Merrill, the millionaire stock
or1 Suop1 Aoo1o. 80 Mo-ko-.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14

G. H. Merrill. the millionaire stock
and wool dealer of Montana. is in the
city to-day.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14
Phillips to bat and Allen on deck,

Phillips to bat and Allen on deck,
Smith got the ball in the back of the neck,
Kaste and Westcott they had quite race,
Till Kaste he stumbled and stood on his face
Murphy went out to catch a fly and
BY thunder he got it (but twas in his eye)
hot liner came right straight for his face,
But diversion he was off of his base
Jackson he curved round the man at the bat.
Belyea the umpire and Ford his assistant,
Got Off mighty lucky for they kept in the
distance,
But considering the practice and very short cali
The boys showed the people that they could
[play ball
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14
MAIN STREET.

Block 2, Lots IA, II, IS, 81, %, %, "a.
Block 3, Lots l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, $50, 10.
Block 6, Lot l.
Block 7, Lot IS.
Block IS, Lots 10, 90, 81.
Block 10, Lots 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, II.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14
BRUEGGER AVENUE.

Block %, Lots II, 1919. 20, 81, %, 90,
IS, 26.
Block "a, Lots 6, I, s, 8, 10, II, IL.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14
Notice Of Dissolution.

May 18th, 1900.
BY mutual agreement Of John G. Dryer
and John Hoffman for a dissolution Of
partnership Of the firm Of Dryer q
Hoffman, the same to be run by the said
j. G. Dryer, SAID Dwyer to pay all debts
pay said John Hoffman the sum of $40
control after the 14th of May.
JOHN G. DWYER.
JOHN HOFFMAN,.
Witness: B. NJ ETzNER. j97
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14
The Rise Of Red Mike.

Kid with hair like rusted gold,
y Comm cross the sea from old
Ireland in sailing ship
took an age to make the trip.
Red. faced freckled husky boy,
logged In kits or corduroy,
i With brouge SO thick twas all
He could do to let 1t fall.
Swapping youth Of barwny breast,
Working III the distant west
As section hand all day,
Pulling at a pipe Of clay;
Singing. "Jelry lie the car"
Whistling now and then bar,
Ofthe tunes he used to hear,
Z In his little isle so dear.
Miner, red of hair and face,
Tramping round from place to place,
Striking here and there lick,
With an old prospecting pick.
All he owns on earth's the pack
Strapped upon his sturdy back,
And the seedy clothes he wears
Mostly patches hiding tears
Mining king with auburn hair,
Walking round with business air
Shaking hands with men of wealth.
All inquiring bout his health,
Check book in his pocket, and
Gold enough i'll bank to land
Ali his kinfolks on their feet,
In the shade of Easy street.
Saw man the other day,
Titan hair just tinged with grey,
In carriage By his side,
Sat a bonnie Irish bride.
Diamonds gemmed her breust, as they
Through streets were whirled away,
To a mansion OH the hill,
In the heart of Millionville.
Some red faced freckle boy.
Once dressed up in corduroy,
And the bride, the sweetheart, he
Loved in boyhood over the sea.
Used to be. "Red Nike" but now,
There would be jolly row,
Ifyou'd tack that title to.
Colonel Michael McAdoo.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-06-14

Billy Rowell, of the Stony Creek
Dairy Co., is on the sick list this
week.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
TO LEAVE CUBA.
Three Regiments Under Orders to
Come Home.

Havana July military Governor
Wood has issued orders to the depart
ments to have the Second, Fifth and
Eighth infantry regiments ready for
enbarkrnent as soon as transports shall
arrive. The Eighth is practically ready
now as it has not been scattered, while
the Second and Fifth have been divided
among various districts Three compa-
nfes OF the Tenth regiment will proceed
to Moro Castle at Santiago to relieve
the Fifth, while troops Of the Eighth
cavalry will relieve the companies of the
Fifth stationed at Guantanamo and
Sagua de Hanamu. Baracoa will be re-
lfnquiEhed as a military post. A com
pany Of the Tenth will relieve the Sec
ond at Trinidad.
The members of the Eighth regiment
are delighted with the prospect of soon
seeing home, though many officers hone
that they viii be rushed right to China
Indeed, the latest cables have aroused
the feelings of Americans here. partic-
ularly in army circles, and a general de
sire is expressed among the officers to be
allowed to go to the far east If opera
tiOns are undertaken there by the Uni
ted States
La I-ucha. in It's English edition today
publishes an editorial expressing sym
pathy with the Chinese. The article
says:
Had China been revengeful. she
would have passed an exclusion law
against foreigners similar TO that adopt
ed by the United States against the chi
mesa
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07

him for his fairness. manliness and integ-
ity- the women for his gallantry and cour-
teous Ways. No more popular personality
He is not much on style He dresses
neatly. but not gaudiIy. / do not think he
is especially fond Of a dress suit But
neither IS he wholly unacGuainted with it.
He is a genuine American. unspoiled by
modern ways of commerctaiism- He has
only a moderate fortune and Is not in
any sense a rich man I believe $50 900
would be a fair estimate of his wealth.
General Stevenson has the fervid SOUTH
ern style of oratory tempered by the cool
breezes. At Sedalia some years ago he
made q speech which stirred the enthusi-
employs a great many gestures. but they
are usually graceful and not exaggerat ted.
matte pause between his sentences, that
favorite device Of the orator to bring out
would make. General Stevenson is one
of the best after dinner speakers in the
vest. II REQUIRES a peculiar and high pr Or
der or ability TO make good after dln-
ner talk This Stevenson possesses In an
unusual degree.
General Stevenson is intensely patriotic
He believes in the American system of
The republic against the empire F'ilial
reverence brought him a wife. When he
won the love Of a fair Kentucky girl who
afterward became Mrs. Stevenson. She
said that anyone who made such good
son would certainly make a good husband.
And this proved true. His home life has
been clean, pure, happy.
General Stevenson is a Democrat of
Democrats He stufnped Illinois for every
Democratic presidential nominee from
Douglass to Bryan. It was his earnest.
uns wervfng democracy that made Tam
many his loyal supporter for the nominal
ton for vice president eight years ago,
and helped hold that powerful organiza-
tion in line for ehe ticket. It will have
the same effect this year.
The nominee is fond of the open air, He
has the Kentucky admiration for a fine
horse and always drives one He goes
hunting occasionally and IS a fair shot
He is fond OF fishing, but his friends say
is a poor fisherman. He is brave. honest,
simple hearted. No office or adulaIion has
corrupted him. He is sound at heart He
can be depended upon He will run well
with Bryan, for both stand for unstained
AnericaniSul.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07

FROM GOLD FIELDS.
Forty-two Vessels in Harbor at Anvil
City.

Washington, July THE following re-
port of the condition of affairs in the
Alaskan gold fields has been received at
the war department from Gen. Randall,
dated Anvil City, June 21:
"F'orty-two vessels in harbor, about
13. geo people. estimated, on shore. Quiet
prevails Transport Rosecranz. In at
tempting to make her way through the
ice fields, was driven aground on the
flats off the mouth of Yukon river. Had
to be partially unloaded: later the re-
ports from her say she is safely off and
reloading, no injury or loss of life re-
ported She is expected in this port
within four days. Athenian arrived
safely, discharged animals here and
proceeded to St. Michael before my ar
rival Two sailing vessels, Rarlas Hun
ter and Eclipse, reported wrecked in vi
cinity of Rosecranz- Lawton was left
IN Dutch harbor: expected to arrive at
St. Michael today
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
1T. SMITH GOES TO CHINA.
Topeka Man Will Leave With Fifth
Infantry For Orient.

Dispatches from Washington state
that the Fifth United States infantry
will be among the first troops to leave
for the scene of war in China The
Fifth is now at Santiago, Cuba, but will
come home at once TO prepare for Its
long journey to the far east Among the
officers of this regiment is Lieutenant
Harry a. Smith. who acted as Inspector
Of the Kansas National Guard several
years ago, and later served as major OF
the Twenty first Kansas during the war
with Spain Lieut.. Smith has just pass
ed his examination for promotion to a
captaincy-
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
s@FaH Term begins Sept. II
BURTON MAN IN BOURBON.
w. A Owen Nominated After an Ex-
citing Contest.

W. A. Owen, a Burton man. was nom
mated for the legislature in Bourbon
county Friday afternoon to represent
the city district of which Fort Scott
casts the principal vote. There was 3
hot fight in that district between the
Baker and Burton people.
In Douglas county where there was
a bitter fight, the worst witnessed in
Republican politics this year. A. Henley
defeated ]. L. Brady for the Republican
nomination for senator This district
includes Jefferson and Douglas county
and the convention which will nominate
will be held at Valley Falls next Tues
day. It is Douglas oounty's time to
name the senator. Mr. Henley was elect
ed to fill the unexpired term OF c. 4.
johnson but he has not yet served as
senator. there having been no session of
the Legislature.
Reliable information is to the effect
that Henley is -committal on the
subject Of United States Senator. The
Burton forces claim that he is theirs
body and soul. but the opposition claims
that Henley is suitable to both factions
and that he is unpledged in the sena-
tOrial fight.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
PETIT ACQUITTED.
Macarthur Disapproves Finding of
Court Martial

Manila. July THE court martial
convened for the purpose of hearing the
charges against Col. James 8. Petit Of
the Thfrty-first volunteer infantry, who
was accused of violating the sixty-sec-
ond article OF war in making an ar
rangement with President Medell, Of
Zamboango, for the capture Of Juan
Ramos and who was afterward trans
ferred to Mede1l and killed, has brought
In a verdict of acquittal Gen. MacAr-
thur in reviewing the evidence dfSap-
proved of the finding of the court mar
tia1. The acQuital it is announced re-
stored Col Petit to duty in his regi-
ment.
Gen James Bell, it is announced will
succeed Brigadier General E. B. Willis
ton, the provost marshal at Manila.
Gen. Bell will enter upon his duties July
Is. Gen Williston will return home.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
KANSANS PROMINENT.
They Dominated the Silver Republi.
can Convention
Especial to the State Journal1

Especial to the State JournaL1
Kansas City, July THE national
Silver Republican convention felt the
influence of the Kansas crowd. webb
McNall, D. o. McCray, Sam Hale. Bob
Turner, J. A Davis. D G. Tillotson, J.
g. Waters, DR.. E. B. Lawrence and
John NJ Brown, appearing at every
stage of the proceedings The Kansans
made the best Of every opportunity to
make speeches
]. G. Waters aroused a great deal Of
enthusiasm by his speech He declared
that the convention should nominate
Bryan and Towne, return thanks to
Almighty God and then adjourn. He
said Roosevelt was a mugwump years
ago.
John NJ. Brown, the Topeka colored
man, set the convention wild with en-
thusfasm. D. c. Tillotson read the plat
form to the convention
During the Thursday session an un-
authorized person from Minnesota got
on the stage and was making a long
and tireSoTne speech The Minnesota
delegation did not want to offend their
crank friend so the job of shutting off
the speech was unloaded on Kansas.
Bob Turner was recognized and said
the speaker was not a delegate. This
reused the speakers ire He walked to
the front of the stage, shook his fist and
shouted.
You're a ---- -.
The sergeant at arms then hustled the
inSurgent off the stage.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07

Chattanooga, Tenn, July THE
American Association for the Advance
ment of Osteopathy held its final ses-
sion today The following officers for
the ensuing year were elected: Presf-
dent. DR. c. NJ t Huiett; vice presi-
dent, DR.. Alice Patterson, OF Washing
ton: secretary. DR.. Irene Harwood, re-
elected: assistant secretary, DR.. T. NJ.
king, Of ringfield. Mo-; treasurer, DR..
H NJ HuIett of Columbus, o.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, July 1.-THE weekly bank
statement for five days shows the fol-
lowing changes: Surplus reserves, de-
creased S1,2z0.175; loans, decreased $5,-
SIS. 500; specie decreased 81. $50, zoo: legal
tenders, decreased 81. .584, SEQ; deposits,
decreased $500, 500; circulation. in
creased S67,100- The banks now hold
$l5,5s9. goo in excess of the requirements
of the 25 per cent rule
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07

Minneapolis. Mimi, July The board
of directors of the chamber Of com
merce has voted to suspend the MEM
bers Of the firm of Gregory. -Jennison &
Co. managers of the Midway Elevator
company. indefinitely and to expeT F.
A Bean president of the New Prague.
Mimi. Milling company. Their offense,
it is said. consisted in manipulating the
milling in transit rates in such a man
ner as to obtain an unfair advantage.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07

The most famous and popular sum
rler tourist resorts on the continent are
reached directly by the lines of the
Grand Trunk railway system and its
direct connections. Copies OF descrip-
tive pamphlets with full Information
as to rates etc, will be sent on appIica-
ton to ]. H. Burgis. city passenger and
ticket agent 249 Clark street, corner
Jackson boulevard. Chicago.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
Can Go hv Boat or Rail.

Cleveland, o.. July Z. \ traffic agree
nent has been entered into between the
Lake Shore railroad and the Cleveland
& Buffalo Transit company for an in
terchange Of business between Cleve-
land ard EsufaIo either way and affect
ing the entire territory. This will make
it optional with a passenger whether he
goes by boat or rail.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
Germany's Export Trade.

Berlin. July THE exports from the
northern half of Germany for the fiscal
year recently ended amounted to S57,-
1S4.56S. an increase of IS. .203. 461 OF which
sum Ham burg has nearly Sc, 600. 600. The
consul general at Dresden reports the
exports as valued at 81, ,130, ,101, an in
crease OF $1Ss. T2S
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
New Fast Train to Chicago via the
Santa Fe.

Leaves Topeka at 800 p m. and ar
rives in Chicago at 7:40 a m The fast
train via the short line. This train car
ries Free Chair Cars and both Standard
and Pullman SIeepers to Chicago. We
also have the old reliable No. 6 leaving
Topeka at 4.4o D. m, arriving in Chicago
at 40 a. m These trains make all OF
the eastern connections. also for Mich
igan and Northern Lake resorts. See T.
L King for particulars.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
Suicide on Santa Fe Train.

Joliet, Ill, July 7.-Charles Leroy. said
to be a prominent citizen of Fullerton.
Cal. committed suicide today in a
sleeper on the Santa Fe train as it
arrived here. He shot himself through
the head A note was left addressed to
his wife and children at Fullerton, say
ing he had to die He was en- route to
Chicago to visit his brother. The cor
oner here took charge of the body.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-07-07
The Best Remedy For Stomach and
Bowel Troubles.

Il have been IN the drug. business for
fvzanfv years and have sold most all of
the proprietary medicines of any note.
Among the entire list ] have never found
anytfins to equal Chamberlain's Cofie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for all
stomach and bowel troubles" says O. W.
Wakefield of Columbus. Ca This rem
adv cured two severe cases Of cholera
rnorbus In my family and have recon-
rrenf1ed and sold hundreds of bottles of it
ia nv customers to their entire sat{sfac-
ton 1t affords a quick and sure cure in
a pleasant form" For sale by all drug
giStS.