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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15
Notice Of Final Proof.

q. s. Land Office at Minot, N. D.,
February 20. 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, T. S. Land Office, at Minot. Ward
county, N. D.. on April 23rd, 1900. viz:
ERWIN Il. WILLIAMS,
II. f. No. 1908, for the e15 nwH, ma swH sec. %
township 156, range 81.
He names the following witnesses to prove
OF said land, viz
Nlculus Zirbes, George Porger David Boyd.
William Nc lavish, all of White Earth, n. d.
THOMAS +. DISCARD, Register.
JAMES JOHNSON,
Attorney for claimant, Minot. N. D..
fcbS
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15
My brudder's name been Icincrich,

My brudders name been iTeincrich,
IND Yawcub, dot ish me,
vos der funniest ieller--
Dot ever you did see.
I was a resident Of dis city
Dot ish, used to be.
But since dem pigs dey ben shuts up,
1t been too dry for me.
inks go to Washington
Und be resident,
Und when every dinks goes right next full
Iuns for p:ezident,
Den all you thirsty fellers
OF you only votes for me
brings you all to Washington
Uni we'll have the biggest spree
Den you ever had in Williston,
You bed ny life, dots me.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15
Notice.!

School warrant No. 10, rist. No. 5, for
$38.S1, has been stolen. All persons are
cautioned not to cash this warrant.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. It surpasses any other salve. 10
ton. ointment or balm for Cuts, Corus,
Burns, Boils, Sores Fe!ons, Ulcers. Tet-
ter, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Chapped
Hands. Skin Eruptions: Infaliable for
Piles, Cure guaranteed, Only 25c at
the WILLIsroN PHARMACY. Williston, N.
Dak. 37ln1
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15
Furs Wanted.

The undersigned will pay tile top
prices for all kinds of fur.
g. NJ. Thomas.
Wiliston. N. d. Feb. 81. 1900.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15

Bismarck, N. D., March 12-The work
of twine making will be ready to begin
at the penitentiary in couple OF weeks.
The power plant and the factory machin-
cry are nearly in readiness. The work
OF constructing the new warehouse east
of the plant has been pushed vigorously,
and the roof is being put on. The floor
will be laid in Il day or two. The new
building is Of brick and in harmony
with the rest of the buildings. The
electrical connections have been made
and light will be turned on in the main
building in a few days. Changes have
also been made in the arrangemen ens Of
the gates to the cell house and the main
gate is now on the first floor. Steel
ceilings have been placed in the rooms
Of the new Office addition to the main
building.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15

Congregational Services, March IS.
Preaching II a. m. Subject: "The
Absent Christ" John 1872. Sunday
School a. m. Y. P. s. G. Z. meeting
7. p. m. Subject: eye Must be Born
Again" John 3:l-15. Preaching 7:45
p. N. Subject: Salvation" Acts 1880.
Prayer Meeting; Wed. q, 8 p. m.
Topic: .."Cnr:st's Yearning for Souls"
Matt. 23:37.39; John 10:11:lS-l7. He
knew their value, possibilities, the usfnl-
ness Of their loss, Shrunk from seeing
his sacrifice vain for any.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15
Smeary1lle Items.

Duffy Rowell returned from his eastern
trip Saturday morning, accompanied by
his friend Mr. Buad Jackson, of Mad.
ison, Wis.
The Smearville boys have organized
brass band.
The base ball nine were out for their
first practice last Sunday, they expect
to be in shape to accept any challenge
by May 1st.
Ex Judge Leonbardy was over and
spent an evening with us last week
come oyer again Judge, were always
glad to see you.
Wild geese and ducks were seen fly
ing TO day.
Spence Brothers our path--master is
out again mending lls ways
He was as brave II sportsman
AS ever the sun set on,
He has slain the mighty chip-muck,
NTH his repeating gun,
He has slain the merry chick.a-dee.
Made hash Of Jcnny-Mren,
Killed ducks and geese by carloads
Way down in Chamberlain
But many's the time this hunter
Has been seen to shed q tear,
For back in old Wisconsin
He has left behind (his dear.)
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-15

There's Right FOOtWear--
Shoes really give penny out-sho that
mpos
sible No outoy
comic
IS
Boys Shoes all styles and colors. rs to 225
Youths Shoes made. ..............
Ladies Shoes
consisting of very styles and
prices regardless of
reported advances
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
WHY lie Carries a Cnne.

"You wonder why | always carry u
cane except when | am carrying an
umbrella" remarked a well known
Philadelphia the other afternoon.
"Well. don't mind telling you. It's all
on account OF umbrellas"
Cant see the connection" rejoined
the friend To whom he was talking.
Didn't suppose you could. But you
will when | have explained. You lose
an umbrella every once in awhile, don't
you? Put it down somewhere and
walk of and leave itT'
Yes; have had that happen to me
frequently
We'll. | used to- but not since took
to carrying cane. An acquaintance
in Chicago put me on TO the scheme.
Get cane of some kind he said to
me one day, and carry it every day
and every night that ii doesn't rain.
BY that means you become SO accus-
toned to having something in your
hand you are lost without it. Then
when a rainy day or evening comes
and you are compelled to carry an UNI
brclla about with YOU the benefit comes
in. Say You have gone into restau-
rant and when you come oHt the rain
has stopped. You walk out into the
street without your umbrella Presto!
After you have taken perhaps dozen
steps you miss something. Your cane
carrying hand is minus the burden it
usually bears. Back go your thoughts
TO your umbrella and back 60 your
steps to get it. Simple? OF course it
is, but the simple things oftcntimes
pha Inquirer.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
How Twain introduced HawIey.

"Only once did Mark Twain appear
in public as a political speaker" says
viii NJ. Clemens in Ainslee's. "As a
conscientious Republican in his politi-
cal preferences Mr.. Clemens took an
active interest in the presidential cam
paign Of 1850. While visiting in Elmi-
ia y. y, in the fall of that year he
made short speech one Saturday
night introducing TO Republican
meeting General Hawley of Connect
cut. In the course Of his remarks Mr..
Clemens said:
"General Hawley is member Of
my church at Hartford and the author
of Beautiful Snow" Maybe he will
deny that. But | am only here to give
him Il character from his last place. AS
a pure citizen | respect him. as per-
sonal friend of years | have the warm
est regard for him, as "A neighbor
whose vegetable garden adjoins mine.
why-why. | watch him. As the au-
thor Of Beautiful Snow" he has added
a new pang to winter. He is Il square,
true man in honest politics, and must
say he occupies a mighty lonesome po-
sitiOn. So broad. SO bountiful is his
character that he never turned tramp
empty handed from his door, but al
ways gave him letter Of introduction
to me. Pure, honest. incorruptible. that
Is Joe Hawley. Such man in politics
is like bottle Of perfumery in n glue
factory-it may moderate the stencil.
but ii doesn't destroy it. ! haven't
said any more Of him than would say
of myself Ladies' and gentlemen, this
is General Hawley.'"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06

Edward Hanlan, ex-champion oa

Edward Hanlan. ex-champion oars
man of the world, related a good story
Of how he delivered a speech after
winning his second race in England.
His first victory had found him unpre-
pared. lie -as ready for his second
with Il speech composed for him by a
newspaper friend neatly copied out on
paper and stored away for use in his
coat pocket
When the crowd outside the club
house insisted upon seeing and hearing
the winner. he was helped out upon a
window ledge by his friends and held
there by the coattails and the legs.
The crowd cheered him wildly. He
was too confused To speak. They
cheered him again. He threw out his
hand in gesture of helplessness and
moved his lips in some inaudible num-
bile of apology for his inability TO deliv-
er speech They could not hear on
account of the noise that they were
themselves making, but they encourag-
cd him with generous applause. He
saw his escape and proceeded TO shake
his head and work his lips in a fine
frenzy of oratory. gesticulating elo-
qucntly and smiling his thanks. The
noisy and good natured crowd cheered
him TO the echo, and his friends drew
him in from his prccarious position on
the window ledge.
You carried that crowd along in
style" they congratulated him. What
did you say? We couldn't hear you"
Eyes. Give us an idea Of your speech"
the reporters put in, drawing out their
notebooks.
Hanlan took the manuscript from his
pocket. Here's the whole thing he
said. do you want ii all?'
We'll, rather" they answered. That
speech made hit."-Argonaut.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
He Crushed the HsckIers.

The man who asks questions and in.
sists on their being answered Is IA
miliar presence at all party meetings
He Is known as the heckler. The speak.
er Is not allowed TO disregard him. IL
statement is disputed. it is the ora.
tors place 10 make ii good. Any mem.
Der of the audience may rise 10 his
feet and shout out contradiction
whenever he feels like 1t, and by the
custom OF English public life the
speaker is expected to make some re-
ply on the spot.
Mr.. Chamberlain was always dan
gerous man to cross in debate. but the
personal feeling against him was sc
bitter for years after his withdrawal
from the ranks of the separatists that
many an unhappy man was driven to
tilt against his shield, 1t was delicious
to watch Mr.. Chamberlain's handling
of the situation. He would pause when
the interruption grew serious and give
the heckler Il chance to make himself
wei heard. "Now IL you will allow
me | will ask that gentleman to get
upon chair that we may all have the
pleasure of seeing him" A dozen anx
ious hands would hoist the objector in
to unwelcome prominence. Now
sir" came the clear, passionless voice
will you kindly speak up! | should
be sorry If any one missed what you
have to say"
The heckler. now quite unnerved
would stammer out something, and
Mr.. Chamberlain, listening with a ma
licious smile, would quietly readjusi
his eyeglaSs and, turning to the au
dience, fling out reply-cool. cutting
and decisive. sydney Brooks in Har'
per's Magazine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
Wired MelaIa

1t is fact Of comparatively recent
discovery In chemical metallurgy that
metals lose their vitality from repeti-
lions Of shocks and strains and may be
said, as the expression is, to suffer
from fatigue-that Is, they may be
worked till their molecules fail to hold
together.
AS is Familiarity known, bars OF tin,
rods of brass and wires Of any metal
will separate owing to fatigue II bent
backward and forward continuously
But by careful experiments, however,
the fact is made to appear that rem
edy exists for this condition Of metals
IL the overstrain does not border on
rupture. and this remedy is very much
like that which is applied in the case
OF an overworked human frame
namely, rest.
Feather edged tools recover their vi
tally better than any other. OF course
the length of time required for this rest
varies with different metals and the
amount of strain to which they have
been subjected
Hard metals, such as iron and steel,
use up one and two years time I'm the
process. On the other hand, soft met
ais, like lead. retain their cohesive
force longer and also require less rest.
-PearSon's Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
When n kiss Was Valuable.

The practice of kissing the hands
was instituted by the sarly Roman rul-
ers as n mark Of subsection as much as
one of respect. and under the first CR-
sars the custom was kept up but only
for n time. These WORTHLESS conceived
the idea that the proper homage due to
their exalted station called for less IA
miliar modes Of obeisance, so the privi-
lege Of kissing the cmperor's hand was
reserved as Il special mark Of coDde-
sccnsion or distinction for officers OF
high rank.
Roman fathers considered the prac.
ticc of kissing of SO delicate nature
that they never kissed their wives in
the presence of their daughters. Then,
too only the nearest relatives were al
lowed 10 kiss their kindred of the gen
tier sex on the mouth, for in those
days, as now, kissing was not mere
arbitrary sign. but il was the sponta-
neous language of the affections. espe-
cially that of love.
Under the Romans if n lover kissed
his betrothed before marriage she in
herited half of his worldly goods in the
event of his death before the marriage
ceremony. and If she died her heritage
descended to her nearest relatives
Frank III. ViZetelly in Woman's Home
Companion.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
His Genial ReceptIOn.

General Starr, gallant old soldier,
had an irrepressible dislike for young
lieutenants fresh from West Point. In
1874 General Starr was In command ut
Fort Riley, and one day an orderly
came to his quarters with the message
that Lieutenant Morrison, just from
West Point. was ut the post ready to
pay his respects and report for duty.
In response TO this message the old
general was starting for his office,
when his wife. a motherly old soul.
plucked him by the sleeve and said,
"Now, general, promise me that you
won't be rough with that young man."
Rough" said the old man, smiling
amiably upon his matrimonial COM
panion. "Why. I'll be peaches and
cream unless the young dog rifles me-"
Reaching his office. the general was
confronted with dapper little fellow
as spick and span as though he had
just come from the hands of his barber
and tailor. while he had the half super
cilious air that seems inseparable from
the first stages OF military education.
Looking the young lieutenant over
for half a moment, the old general said
with great dignity: How do you do.
Mr. Morrison. am pleased to see
you" Then as flush gradually mount
ed over his weather beaten features he
added: 81 am always glad to see you
young men from the Military academy.
You-you-(he the general ended with
roar you think yourself so hanged
smart!'-Kansas City Journal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
Oxford's WHY Rishop.

Two stories are attributed in The
Railway Magazine to the witty bishop
of oxford. He was once talking To
some boys in school and said to them
"Now, my boys. dare say you think
It's very fine thing to be n bishop
But | assure you I'm a very busy man.
l have to go about all over my diocese
and | haven't time to study like you
have. In fact. nearly all my study has
TO be confined TO only one book. 1t be-
gins with b DO you know what IL
isY The Bible. sir; the Bible" shout
ed the boys all together. No" replied
the bishop, with merry twinkle in his
eye. ITS called bradshaw"
The other story is still better on
one occasion when he alighted from
the train at Wheatlcy. the station for
Cuddesden palace. an ofticious porter
rushed up to him and asked. ANY arti-
Giles in the van. my lordY Articles"
said the bishop grimly. Yes. 80 arti-
cles." OFF hurried the porter and wor-
ried the guard almost out of his senses
by the way he searched the van and
detained the train Presently he came
back to the bishop with crestfallen
expression of countenance. There are
only seven. my lord" "Only seven?
All. you're a Dissenter then. should
think"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06

Ih- scenery along the Kentucky riv.
or above and below Harfodsburg has
been Justly compared to the highlands
OF the Hudson. Towering cliffs hun.
dreds of feet In height impress the be-
holder In Historical Sketches of
Kentucky" an incident Is told OF one OF
the highest of these.
lothian Strout was hoeing corn In the
bottom Just opposite the ferry, when
his attention was attracted by a rat
fling noise above his head. Looking
up, he was staggered at seeing man
tumbling down the fearful precipice,
now touching and grasping at twig,
now at root, without being able to
check himself. Finally, with crash
ing of limbs, he landed in the top OF q
buckeye tree about 80 feet above the
general level of the bottom.
Mr.. Strout ran to the place with all
haste. dreading To find dead man and
not doubling he would be terribly in
jured If alive. for the distance the man
had fallen was 10 feet, and from the
last point where he had touched the
rock TO the top of the tree where he
lodged was ID feet.
Fancy Mr.. Strout's surprise, then, to
find the man standing erect at the foot
Of the tree, feeling of his arms and
body.
"Are you hurt?" cried Mr.. Strout.
That's what I'm trying to find out,
my friend" was the answer IT'S my
impression that | am alive, but rather
sore"
a few bruises the man seemed to be as
sound as before the terrible fall.
THAT fellow bore charmed life,"
was Mr.. Strout's remark whenever he
told the story.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
Why Jnhn LauRh ed

II don't know what is coming to us"
sighed Mrs. Jones as she handed the
paper over to her husband. I'm sure
things are bad enough already"
why. what's the matter now, my
dearT murmured John, with a mouth
full Of muffin.
Matter. indeed" snorted Mrs. Jones.
Just like you men. Haven't the poor
rate. water and other rates all been in
creased. and now the papers say the
birth rate is going up. They ought to
Now, John, what are you laughing at?"
London Standard.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
Four Legged weather Prophets.

Though the tortoise is an excellent
weather prophet. the fact Is known to
comparatively few people. Tortoise
farmers on the African coast notice
that even ~ hours before rain falls
these curious animals prepare for it by
seeking the convenient shelter Of over
hanging rocks. II may be Il bright.
clear. sunshiny morning. but the farm
ers believe implicitly i'm the tactics OF
the tortoise. who is seldom mistaken.
for the dOwnpOur is certain To come
within the time stated.
\ pet tortoise would be n practical
present to bestow on ones friends.
This curious premonltion of the APP
proach of rain is shared 10y many other
animals and birds and may be explain
ed partially by the fact that while rain
Is forming the atmosphere is increas-
ing in weight. but there may also be
some need Of moisture which makes
them aware of its approach or some
habits of life which make them thus
sensitive.--Chicago Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
Cool md MethndicnI.

A lawyer who worthily bears a dis
tinguished name occupies an old fash
Toned mansion on the edge of New
York. His sister who lives with him,
tells laughable story. which is re-
ported in Harper's Round Table. illus
trating his GOODNESS and love of method.
Recently his sister tiptoed into his
room some time after midnight and
told him she thought burglars were in
the house The lawyer put on his dress
ing gown and went down stairs.
In the back hall he found rough
looking man trying to open door that
led into the back yard. The burglar
had unlocked the door and was pulling
ut II with all his might. The lawyer.
seeing the robbers predicament. called
TO him.
1T does not open that way, you idiot!
IL slides back
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
H.,a.r TO Say No rhan Yes.

He was a most worthy young man
with a fondness for discussing socio-
logical and moral questions, and once
started on his hobby he could scarcely
be headed in any other direction. He
|, had been quite loeoted in his attention
to one young woman for as much as
six months, but she had been unable to
bring him to his senses, though she
was willing to confess that she had
tried repeatedly 10 do SO. OF course
she had done 1t in the delicate ways
women have in those matters. but
what he needed was club.
Not great while ago he was calling
as usual. and as usual he was neglect
ing sentiment for something that only
made a girl tired. This time he was
moralizing on the temptations of life
and the proneness of people to yield
without making the proper effort
against them In whatever form they
might appear.
However" he said in conclusion,
displaying commendable spirit OF
charity for the weak, lit Is a very diff
cult thing for any one to say No >"
Here was an unexpected chance for
her.
"And conversely" she responded
slowly 80 ne could get the full force of
it, ut should be very easy for one to
say Yes
He looked her straight in the eyes at
last, and a hush fell upon the scene.
hnSifafa6
Kate, am a chumpT'
1T Is very difficult for one to say
No." she said with pretty little
smile, and later she found 1t quite easy
to say eyes. Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06


OF Leighton's hearty, eager helpful
ness many instances might be given.
Here Is one. After certain prize day
at the academy a student was passing
through the first room on his way to
the entrance He looked the picture Of
detection and disappointed wretched-
ness-poorly and shabbily dressed and
Sinking away as If he wished to pass
out OF the place unnoticed. Millais and
Leighton. walking arm in arm, came
along. pictures of prosperity.
leighton caught sight OF the poor,
downcaSt student. Leaving Millais. he
darted across the vestibNle to him and,
taking the students arm. drew him
back into the first room and made him
sit down on the ottoman beside him.
Putting his arm on the top of the otto
man and resting his head on his hand,
Leighton began to talk as he alone
could talk pouring forth volumes Of
earnest. rapid utterances. as if every
thing in the world depended on his
words conveying what he wanted them
to convey. He went on and .on. The
shabby figure gradually seemed to pull
itself together. and at last when they
both rose he seemed to have become
another creature. Leighton shook
hands with him, and the youth went
OH his way rejoicing.
1t is certain that If other help than
advice were needed II was given. But
ii was the extraordinary zest and vital
ity which leighton put into his help
which made 1t unlike any other. He
fought every ones cause as others
fight their own.-Losdon Telegraph.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
EnkN Remedy.

Doctor-Good morning, Mr.. Lover.
What can do for you?
Mr.. Lover-I-I called. sir, toto ask
for the hand of-of your daughter
"Humph! Appetite good?"
Not very"
"How is your pulse?"
VERY rapid when-when l am with
her, very feeble when away"
Troubled with palpitation?"
lawfully when think Of her"
Take my daughter. You'll soon be
cured. One guinea, please. "-Pearsons
Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
The Blue Pencil.

This" said the man who was show
ing the visitors about the Office of the
metropolitan daily. lis the copy read
ers' room. 1t is the place where the
matter sent in for publication is boiled
down to the right dimensions"
Doesn't that make IL warm?" gig
glcd one Of the Young women.
NO" he replied. But the men who
write the stuff get pretty hot over il
sometimes. "-Chieago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-09-06
Lacking In Romance.

"Swlgsby hasn't a particle OF 70
nance about him"
II never thought he had Any new
proof OF itT''
Yes. He was calling on Daisy
Swinnerton. You know Daisy. Little
thing. but fun Of poetry. Swigsby said
he wondered where they met the first
time, and Daisy I'm her poetical way
said she guessed ii was I'm the gloam.
Ing. Swigsby looked puzzled. and then
what do YOU suppose he saidy"
Give 1t up"
"Said he guessed she was mistaken,
because he couldn't recall any apart
ment house by that name."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.