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to beware of companies collecting money
for preserving meat or propelling mo
tors by means of liquid air Personal
experiments, he said, showed this could
not be done.
The Van Buren press., 1901-03-02

THAT the session of the Legislature
will be extended sixty days is u foregone
conclusion. Put them on N straight
salary basis and the session would moi
take up near as much time. So far nc
bill of any importance has become II
The Van Buren press., 1901-03-02

CONGRESS adjourns by limitation at
noon Monday, but the president has
called the senate to meet In special
session, beginning that afternoon for
the transaction of executive business.
The Van Buren press., 1901-03-02

WHAT a travesty on legislation this
allowance of special pension claims by
congress is, Last Friday week 1879 such
bills were railroaded through in the
hour or two allowed for such business,
The Van Buren press., 1901-03-02

TIE STATE PRESS ASSOCIATION will
meet at Hot Springs in June and from
there 90 to Buffalo to take IN the sights
incidental to the Pan-American Exposi
ton.
The Van Buren press., 1901-03-02

ARKANSAS must be fittingly represent
ut the ST. Louis exposition in 1908 and
to this end the Legislature is expected to
make u liberal appropriation,
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Bring your sob Work 70 the
PRESS Once.
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The company for which Col, Gross
has been securing options on land for
some time past has begun prospecting
for coal on the Bushmaier place on
Frog Bayou, There is an out-crop Of
coal in the creek bank at that place.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15

School Board, Special School District
of Williston.
EMIL LEONHARDY, President.
JOHN HEFFERNAN.
CHAs BALDWIN.
NJ, G. MARKELL
y. WESLEY SNIDER.
r. H. COPELAND. Clerk.
w. H. DENNY. Treas.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15
Alleuberg & Co.'s Report of Sales.

Chicago, H., August 18th, 1901.
Editor Gr.phic:-
We had 1900 grass range cattle on yes
ertay's-Mpnday's (August
12th). These cattle were all four.year-
olds, and shipped froM Montana. Some
choice steers weighing over 1900 lbs.
sold ut 81.
We advise shipment of all steers and
cows which are fat this month as receipts
will be larger during September and
October and prices NAV be lower.
We look for 4 good many common
native steers to be shipped here on sc-
conut of short crop of corn and high
price for feed.
The bulk of sales OF Monta ma steers
Yesterday weighing 1857 to 1915 los. WAS
A.5O@$5.OO:
SHEEP.
Receipts Of western sheep and lambs
this week are only about one half the
number received a week ago, and
prices fully SOC per 100 lbs. higher.
No doubt the advance Will bring in.
creased receipts in the near future and
prices will 20 lower. W. advise ship.
ping good fat muttons and choice fat
lambs but hold hack thin sheep and
thin lambs until later in the season.
We quote the following prices:
Ch.,ire western wethers, 100 to rs lbs,
3d. SO@S4 90; good western muttons, 80
to LOO lbs, S350@3.75; choice yearIings,
80 to 80 lbs. S4.0O@S4.35; fat ewes $500
@3.5O; feeding we,hers $2.15@$.0O;
feeding yearlings $3.0O@$3.25; choice
fat lambs S525@5.60; fair to good lambs
4.5O@S5.oO; feeding lambs $s.5O@A.0O;
bucks aud old ewes 81 .509S2.OO.
Yours respectfully.
ALLENBERG & Co.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15

Mrs. w. r. McChesney was visiting
her old friends in Wil.ston the past
week.
Master Leon Con'ey of Minot, is visit
ing with his friend. Master Eugene
Bruegger, this week.
Wanted-A man or boy, to drive mil k
wagon must be able to milk. Inquire
at once of STONY CREEK DAIRY Go.
One Of the most enjoyable parties Of
the season was the one given to Mr.. and
Mrs. L. F. Rowell at their Stony Creek
home last Friday evening. About forty
friends and neighbors attended and en-
joyed themselves dancing to the strains
of good music until almost daylight. Re-
freshments were served to which all
present did ample justice. Mr.. and
Mrs. RowelI are very hospitable enter
tainers and enjoy the visits Of their
friends while their friends are always
sure of good time at Lute's home.
FOR RENT-A new FIVE room brick
cottage, on North Main Street, Williston,
neat, modern and convenient. First
months rent free to any newly married
couple. For terms apply to CHARLES
BALDWIN. b..
The MANY friends Of John r. Grogan
and Miss Birdie Stewart were treated 10
q great surprise when they learned OF
the marriage of the couple last Fri'iay
afternoon. The ceremony WAS perform
ed by the Rev. Cl,as. F. Wheeler Of the
NJ. e. church of this city 1T the home Of
the BRIDES parents. The young couple
left Immediately after the soIemnjzation
of the marriage vows for the home Of
the groom. The bride is daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Stewart Of this CITY,
and we'll known here. The groom Is Il
well-known and popular stockman On
the south side Of the Missouri. and has
resided here II number 0: wears. The
Graphic joins the many friends OF the
happy pair in wishing them a life of
happiness and prosperity.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15
Charles Becker of Buford is in the city

Charles Becker of Buford is in the city
to day.
D. Kerr OF Eight-Mile is business
visitor here to dav.
Dry Cotton Wood. cut in stove lengths
for sale by JOHN HEFFERNAN.
Miss Mamie Wagner is down from Bu'
ford for few DAYS visiting with relatives
here.
Chas. Baldwin and family are visiting
the family OF Kid Lxmpman on Cow
Creek for couple of days. ,.s.
A game supper and pillow sale will be
given by the members of the NJ. f.
church the first week in September.
Watch for further particulars.
The election in Tande school district
for the location of a schooIhouse site re-.
suited in the selection Of the northeast
corner of section. 20. r. l54, r. 10l. ~.
County Superintendent F, J. Waldron,
who has been spending vacation of
several weeks at his old home in Wis
consin, writes that he will return to Will
liston on the twentieth of this month.
l.. j. McPhee leaves Wllliston this
evening for = two months vacation. He
will stop over at Minot for few davs,
and then leaye for the Pan-Americsn
Exposition in Buffalo. Before he re-
turns ne will visit relatives and friends
in other parts of the east.
While thereis not q large quantity Of
grain raised in this county. what there
is promises an abundant yield. The
grain lie we'll filed out. has long heads,
and the Graphic will almost guarantee
surprises in the yield OF wheat, oats and
flax. Land in Williams county has
raised IS bushels Of wheat to the acre.
and more than IS bushels of oats, and
We may be able to quote authentic fig.
ures to beat this. this fall.
Mrs. r. c. Richards, her son Earl, and
daughters Norma and Lizzie, expect to
leave WiIliston on the flyer tomorrow
morning, for Great Falls, Mont. which
will be their home for some time. Mr..
Richards and Mr.. Lease have the con-
tract for building the new court house
at that place, and the work will require
Mr. Richards personal attention. All
the members of the family have hosts
of friends here who are sorrv to have
them leave Williston, but the good wish
es Of all 20 with them to theft new place
of residence in Great Falls.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15

G. f. Littlefield OF Hoftlunh made a
business trip to wil|ston last Friday.
W. S. Evans and wife Of Culbertson,
Mont, were WiIlston visitors Tuesday.
FOR SALE-Pure bred Belgian hares,
For information and prices inquire OF
GEORGE II. MCKAY, Hofflund, N. d.
In our last issue we stated that Mrs.
Chas. Baldwin and children were visit.
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Jackson OF
Nesson. The notice should have read
that Mrs. Baldwin and daughters Nudge
and Ida were visiting with Mr.. aud Mrs.
William Loughland Of Nesson, while
Miss Katie Baldwin was the guest of
Mrs. }. w. Jackson.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

The quarantine on Rev. Emerson s
residence was raised yesterday.
A fence has been put around Metz
gers big scales, as matter of protection.
Mr.. Frank Rowell of Williston has
commenced drilling we'll at the Nesson
school house.
Regular services will be held at the
Congregational church next Sunday at
the usual hours, morning and evening.
We are glad to note that Mrs. E. Leon
hardy, who was threatened with an at
tack of typhoid fever. is rapidly con-
yalescing.
Rev. H. J. Sheridan of jamestown will
%conduct Episcopal services at the school
house at Hotfiund on Sunday next, Aug.
18th. The hour of service may be ascer-
tanned at the postoffices at Nesson, Hof-
fund aud Grinnell.
Ruth Montague Emerson. daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. F. G. Emerson, died ut
the home of her parents in this city last
Monday, aged 8 years, 6 months and -
days. The primary cause of her death
was diphtheria. The burial took place
quietly on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.
j. Sheridan performing the last sad rites.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emerson join in extending to the be-
reaved family tn. ir most sincere SYM
~pathy in this their hour Of trial.
A stranger who is suffering with an
attack of ty phoid fever and being cared
for in one of the log houses in the south.
west portion of the town. while tempo
rarily left alone last Monday night,
covered himself with quilt and quietly
left his slee ping apartment and without
.coat, hat or shoes, wandered forth to
tread the brilliantly lighted streets of
the city He struck the Great Northern
hotel for lodgings, but the manager of
that hosiery concluded the fellow twas
of his base", and after being questioned
by DR.. Belyea, it developed that he was
"a patient OF DR.. VanDyke, and escaped
the vigilant watchtulness of the one who
took care of him.
A reception was given for Mrs. T. G..
Richards, who leaves for Great Falls,
Mont, tomorrow morning by Mrs. Ed
cal Markell and Mrs. H. H. LaDue, at
tho I,omo If fho 1ottnr vosfor2av affor-
noon from 2:3O to 5 o'clock. Amuse-
ment was provided in the form of hat
making, the hats being made from varied
and high colored crepe paper. For
prizes the judges we're unable to decide
between Mrs. W. n. Denny and Mrs.
VanDyke as to the first prize, while for
the BOBBY prize the following ladies'
shared the lonnrs: Mesdames Asbury,
Atterberry, Schumacher, N. A. Stewart,
Douglas Bell. Delicious refreshments
were served and delightful time en-
vjoyed by all The following We're pre-
sent: Mcsdames Daniels, Metzyer, D..
Bell, E.tsall Markell. Wittmeier. H. v.
Smith, Siewert. Coulter, Wheeler. Bay
Ie!l, Paul Leonhardy, Rapp, Of Glasgow.
Mont Asbury, Atterberrv, NanDyke.
Schumacher, Ruvick, Johnson, Harda-
way, Keyes, HeHernan. Paul Schierbeck, i,
McChesney Of Spokane, Wash, Thomas,
Sherry, Bro~neIl, Wesley Snyder. NJ.
LeDosquet, Denny, Maderson anG Miss
Erazier.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15
Bruegger Mercantile Co.
Joel Walsted WAS up from 'Hcftiund

Joel Walsted WAS up from 'Heftlun'
to-day.
The Graphic is indebted to. Represen
tative f. G. Palmer for copy of tn
North Dakota Blue Book for 1901.
r. T. Lucas recently purchased from
Ole Thorsen self-binder, with which
'k6e is now engaged in harvesting tn,
fnaturing crops OF farmers in the vicinity
of Williston.
Il. M. Thomas has fne growth ol
millet, from seed sown last year. grow.
ing on his wiie's ranch. north of the
city. The estimated yield is about three
tons to the acre,
f Keck, represe ntstive o. the Ameri.
can News Co., Of st. PAU. was yesterday
exhibiting to our merchants one of the
finest displays of notions ever brought
into the state by any travelling salesman.
Rev. C. F. Wheeler was called to Blu.
ford last Monday to perform the funeral
services at the burial OF Mrs. George
Vernon, a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
V. Deter at Buford, whose death oc.
cured on Sunday.
"Uncle" Mic. Bruegger was in the city
for brief visit YESTERDAY. He informs
US that Billy Alien, formerly 1.-THE whole
push" in the working force Of the
Graphic Office, is now working with the
bridge crew near Culbertson.
Mr.. Olaf Bergb and wife loaded up
their household goods last Monday and
pulled out for Mr.. Bergh's ranch IN
MontanH. Mrs. Bergh promises to visit
her Williston friends often, not with
standing the distance they are located
from here.
The Graphic office hassome curiosities
in its front window in the shape Of three
curious creatures OF the lizard family
known technically as Pbrynosoma
DouRlssi. and commonly as horned frogs
or toads. The Century Dictionary has
the following to say of them: ''Some ol
+ them are very abundant in most parts oi
the western and southwestern United
States and southwark. Some attain q
length OF six inches, but they are usually
small. The bodyiis very fiat, and more
or less orbiculsr, with short tail taper.
ing from stout base, and shorter Leg
than is usual in related lizards. The
head is surmounted with several pairs ol
stout spines, largest in some Of the south.
erly and Mexican forms, and the whole
upper surface OF the body is roughly
granular or tuberculous; the under side
is smooth. The colorstion of the upper
parts is variegated with black, brown.
gray. and reddish, in blotched pattern,
and varies greatly, not only with the diff.
ferent species, but in the different indi'
viduals OF the same kind. The creatures
have nothing of the agility of most IL
yards; they are clumey 10 their motions.
rather sluggish, and cannot jump. They
are perfectly harmless, become tame %
soon as handled. and are often kept o.
pets for their oddity. They feed on
flies and other insects, but can fast long.
and may be safely sent by mail alive To
any part of the United States. They
bring forth alive. Oss specie (P. Doug.
1asi) occurs as far north At least - the
British boundary of the United States.
The animals in our window we're cap.
tured near Spanish Point and sent to N
by L. f. Rowell.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15

A. F. Noble WAS a'visitor irsm Buford
I yesterday.
Mrs. Oliver Hendsiskson ard dAu2h-
ter Josie, OF Hoflund were visiting the
city on shopping tour to day.
John Brueeger, who has been looking
over the eastern markets for the past
two weeks, returned home on the flyer
this morning.
Fred. Rounsayelle is cutting hay on
his meadow below bis residence. It,
stands rather thin on the ground but il,
OF excellent quality.
Rev. G. F. Wheeler Of the N. E.
church left Monday evening for Girls
void, N. D.. where he will remain at
the home OF his brother until the latter
part Of the month.
Mrs. l.. D. Bsyrell and daughter Rail
phine arrived here Wednesday evening
from Havre, Mont. and will visit with
her parents at the Great Northern Hotel
for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Rapp Of Glasgow,
Mont, are at the Crest Northern Hotel
for few days visit in Williston. Mr..
Rapp has Just returned from Manitoba
where he was attending to business cor.
nected with his stock ranch.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15

WALL PAPER 5 cents per roll at J
F. WOODLEY'S.
Miss Bessie Mckay OF Nesson is visit
ing friends in this city.
Attorney C. Aurland Of M,not was 8
visitor here on Wednesday.
Presiding Elder Burns of the NJ. E.
church will be in Williston to hold ser.
vices on the 23th of this month.
If no more diphtheria cases develop
before Sunday, the congregational Sun"
day school will be held as usual at the
church next Sunday at 2:30 p. m.
Thomas T. Monroe last Sunday shipped
coffin to Stanley In which to ship 9 Jap
who had died there. The coffin was
furnished on the order of the Oriental
Trading Co. Of Havre, Mont.
Nels j. Kamp, assisted by Alfred John
son, brought up 30 head of beef cattle
from Hotflund to-day. They were all
young stock, and we're sold to the Star
Meat Market in this city.
Mrs. Nathan Bellinger, who has been
visiting friends and relatives in Mime.
sofa the past six weeks. returned home
last week. This was Mrs. Bellinger's
first absence from Williston in thirteen
years. ..#. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. 'Hollar and son
FareI, Of White Pigeon, Michigan. who
have been visiting their sons Leo and
Ralph Hollsr, and daughter Mrs. F. p.
Siewert, for the past month. expect to
return to their home this week.
J. Zeno Bruegger of Culbertson, and q
member of the firm of the Bruegger
Mercantile Co., came down to Williston
MoRdav with j. L. Iverson, foreman of
the Minnesota Il Montana Cattle Co. :,
who was sick and in need of medical
treatment. - Il"
Chris. Anderson was visitor in this
city from his ranch on the Missouri on
Friday of last week. Mr.. Anderson re-
Gently sold his bunch of cattle at good
figure and may decide to continue in the
stock business, but is at present some
what undecided.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15
Teachers Examination.

Notice is hereby given that an exami-
nation of candidates for teachers certi-
Gates will be held at the Court House
in the Town Of Williston, N. d., on
Friday, August 80, 1901. beginning ut 9
O'Clock in the morning.
Applicants will come prepared with
pens, ink and legal cap paper.
f. }. WALDRoN,
County Superintendent.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15

Great Northern Railway Time Table.
y WEST BOUND.
Arrives No. 8, ...................2:2O a. m.
- No. Z, Mxed."...............S:0 y. m.
EAST BOUND.
Arrives No. 4, ail.....................6:1s D. m.
W. 7. BENTON, Agt.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15
CATTLE FOR SALE.

Montana. Manitobs and Minnesota
cattle for sale in car lots and over. ltWill
also meet my competitors at any low
price. Pure bred bulls always on hand.
J. N. Balm, Culbertson. Mont.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15
Fort Buford Lodge No. 18, !. 0. 0. F.

Meets every Wednesday night.
PAUL SCHIERBECK, N. G.
q. B. MErzeER. V. G.
F. J. WALDRoN, Sec.
&c. STEWART, Treas.
Trustees-WM. SNYDER, r. H. Core
LAND. o. BERGH.
Wiiiston. North Dakota.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
lst District-I C. STEWART
I'd District-GEO F. RowELL, JR
Sd District-E. o. WEsCOTT. Chairman
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15
The GRAPHIC is entered at the Post Office a.
Wdlliston. N. D.. as second class mail matter.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT
WILLISTON. N. D.
R. H. COPELAND,
County Directory.

9heri6-JANEs HEFFERNAN.
County Audltor-E. NJ. ArTERRERRY.
County Treasurer-WILLIAM SNYDER.
Clerk of District Court-LoUIs SCHIERBEoK.
County Jadge-J. w. TRUAx.
Register of Deeds-H. E. FIELD.
CO1Oner-G. NJ THOMAS.
euDt ofSchools-F. ]. WALDRON.
County Surveyor-J. C. FIELD.
States Attorney-WILLARD B. DIVERSION.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-08-15

Directory for Town Of Williston.
C. BALDWIN. President.
j. H. BELYEA. Trustee,
E. A. SHARP, Trustee.
Clerk-A. L. BUTLER.
Treasurer-W. H. DENNY.
Assessors. J. MACKERsIE.
Justice of the Peace-E. LEoNHARDY
Marshal-JOHN FAGAN.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-01-26
HortIculturists to Meet.

g. II. Nowlin, president, and W.
K. Upton, secretary, have issued the
following cali: THE twenty-first
annual meeting of the Arkansas State
Horticultural society will convene in
Little Rock at l. a. m, in the cay
council chamber, on January 80, 1901.
A programme mas cen arranged Ior
q session of two days, or longer II
need be. All members are urged to
attend and participate in the meet
ings, whether booked for papers or
not. County, district and local nor
ticultural societies are urged to send
delegates. one at least, and as many
more as will attend. Where no hor-
ticultural society exists in county
the county judge is requested to ap-
point three persons who are interest
ed in horticulture to represent the
county. Special railroad rates will Je
secured as usual on the certificate
plan, enabling delegates to return at
one-third the regular fare. An effort
will be maze at this meeting to Sc
cure an appropriation from the legls-
lature to defray the expenses OF pub
l.cation of valuable papers and pro-
ceedings of the society and their dis
tribution."
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UNDER mALr-MAsTED FLAGS.
New York Quick 10 show Its sorrow
NJ the Queens Death.

New York, Jan. 23,-'rhe first up.
parent effect In New York city of the
cublcgrom from England announcing
The death Of Queen Victoria was Ia
the almost Instant lowering of nngs
TO hNf.mnsl, That Of the British
consulate went down at 2ii0 o'clock,
and encouragement was Immediately
made NJ the consulate that the Office
would be closed for the time being for
all but the most urgent business, Az
the news Of the death quickly spread
al loRs over the city began TO be
lowered,
In no part of the city was respectful
memory of Queen Victoria more
quickly shown than IN the waters of
the port Of New York Steamers and
sailing vessels flying the British fag
were not alone IN their manifesto.
lions Of honor 10 the memory of the
dead queen United Sinlcs nngs over
ferries, schooncrs and tugs IN HE east
aud North rivers and lying at docks
over on the Jersey shore nll brought
the emblem down, and by this means
The news was conveyed TO thousands
who were on the lookout for the sir
nal.
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commons the government leader in
the house Of commons was in the hab-
il forwarding to the queen an abb
stract Of the business done. She per-
sonally attended to these precise and
frequently returned them, with mar
einal notes, asking for explanations.
OF pathetic interest now Is the in
scriptlon on the last wreath from the
queen which was placed on the bish'
op of London's coffin Thursday laa,
1t did not bear her own signature,
and this is the first instance on record
Of such happening. 1t was regard
ed AT the time by the court oihNals
as q sign of serious import.
Lord Clarendon, the new lord
chamberlain, with Prince Christian OF
Schlcswig.llolstein, and the duke Of
Argyll, arrived at Osborne this after.
noon. II is the lord chamberlain who,
with the archbishop 81 Canterbury,
announces 10 n new monarch his nc
cesson TO the throne,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1901-01-26

The prince of Wales was very hluch
affected when the doctors at last IN
formed him that his mother had
breathed her last. Emperor William
himself deeply affected, did his best
TO minister comfort to his GREET
stricken uncle, whose new dignity ne
was the first TO acknowledge.
From all parts of the world there
are still pouring into Cowes messages
of coincidence. They come from
crowned heads, millionaires, trades
men and paupers, and are variously
addressed to the prince of Wales"
and the King of England"
Emperor Williams arrangements
are not settled. His yacht will arrive
here to-day, but it is believed that he
will not depart until after the funeral.
Several other royal personages are
likely to be present at the function.