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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
Toms Miserable Luck
By JAMES c. PURDY.

ct DUNNO how tits our Tom al
ways has such miserable luck.
Tn sure no boy tries harder for .
chance to work and no boys capabler
than he is, but things always seen to
go against him, somehow.
Indeed, there seemed to be some
ground for Mrs. ellis complaint. Tom
certainly did have a great many falls
in his wrestle with the world. He
was bright and active, not vicious and
not lazy. He found plenty of oppor-
tunities to work, but the opportuni'
ties did not last.
''Tom hasn't got influence" his
mother would sigh in explanation. 1T
takes influence to push a boy on, and
how's poor boy to get any in
Auence?''
When Tom was discharged from the
Electrical Works, he assumed that his
place was wanted for the son of some
stakeholder. The managers explain
alton was different, but Toms mother
believed Tom.
As winter approached, the need at
nome was more urgent than ever, Tor
the mother herself had fallen down
the cellar stairs, and was wofully
lame in consequence.
II ought to have remembered that
broken STEP" she said, dolefully.
"Tom was; goin' to fix it when it first
got broke, but he kept putin it on,
somehow"
Under pressure of necessity. Tom
announced himself as an odd jobber.
He was handy and apt at many
things; he could put an electric bell
in order, rig up an electric gas-hgnt-
ing attachment, put new washer
on leaky. spigot, contrive a kitchen
shelf, mend broken bracket, replace
shattered window-pane. All these
things he undertook to do now, as
well as to manage the furnace nres
in peoples cellars.
Mrs. Byrd gave him his first trial.
She was not rich, she did not even
keep servant, but her word OF com
mendation went far with the many
rich people among her friends. Be-
ing interested in Toms mother, she
gave the boy two or three small jobs
to do, and he did them well.
''You might try him." she said to
her friends, "but don't promise any
steady work till we see how he holds
out. For he has had an unbroken run
OF what his mother calls miserable
luck Perhaps his luck has changed
now.''
So Tom was given good many
jobs! Presently winter was close at
hand, and furnace fires must be
started.
Build mine at once" Mrs. Boyd
said to Tom. II will tell you exactly
how I wish it managed" And she
concluded: II take you on trial fol
two weeks. It depends on yourself
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

plentiful that the plains of Lombardy
are delight to the eye. The people
are business people, serious, self
contained and self-respecting. The
south lives off what the tourists spend,
the north lives on their business.
The average tourist stays in Naples,
including Pompeii, Vesuvius, Sorrento,
Amalfi ten days; Rome two weeks,
Florence five or seven days, Venice
four, Genoa one and Milan one or
three. Tourists generally do not see
Turin, and Milan and Turin gave me
distinct pleasure. The big opera
house of Milan, known as La Scala, has
been very little used of late years. It
belongs to the past. Regulations were
made there formerly, but not now.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
THE SMALLEST PONY.
Mustans Colt, Seven Months Old, That
Weighs "a Pounds and 10 But
70 Inches High.

A colt seven months old, which
weighs "a pounds and is only %
inches tall, is the freak which has
been on exhibition at LouisviIle, KY,
for several days past. The colt is
owned by G. H. Hackstead, black
smith near Ludlow, Ky.
The colt was foaled on a farm near
Fountain Ferry park. Its owner con-
sidered it worthless and sent it to
Mr.. Hackstead. At birth it only
weighed about ~ pounds, although it
vas perfectly formed. Since that
time it has grown very slowly and for
the past two months there has been
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
BULLDOGS CORK LEG.
Denver Canine Of High Repute "
Measured for an ARTIFICIAL
a Member. @

"Jim,' the pet of the Union depot,
is to have new leg, reports the Den.
yer Republican. For the past year
Jim, brindle, part bull and the rest
plain dog, has hobbled around the
baggage room at the Union depot
on three legs. All he has left of the
fourth is stump. Jim was sleeping
on the railroad track about year
ago, and before he could get out Of
the way q passing train ran over his
leg. The men at the depot now think
Jim should have new leg.
The manner in which the injured
member healed makes it hard for the
dog to wear an artificial leg. Ere
quent trips have been made to Q
veterinary. It has been decided to
have an operation, SO that the leg
may properly heal. Jim is then to be
measured for a cork leg-best leg
that money can buy.
Though Jim has few tricks, he IL
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
aueen Of the Table.

The waitress slammed IN order Of abou1
. spoonful of dried-up mashed potatoes DO.
fore the customer with defiant air.
II like the sample" weakly remarked the
patron as he cleaned up the small part Of the
once luscious roots at one mouthful.
''That was your order; you asked for POI
tatoes," snapped the waitress as her eyes
narrowed and her lips assumed the shape of
Z straight line.
"When do you dig potatoes?" returned
the subdued man in an effort to become
friendly.
II dig potatoes from II q. m. to two p. m,
fingered a cup which was not working"
"And once more nobody but the cheap
skates kick"
The patron gulped his coffee and beat .
retreat.Clsveland Leader.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

''BUT ISN'T A BARGAIN A BARGAIN?"
whether the trial shall last longer
than that"
Then she was reminded that some
boy had broken pane of glass in the
cellar window facing north.
Put a whole pane of glass in
there she said, before the first
freeze. 1t won't do to have that
water-pipe frozen"
"I'll put it in tomorrow morning."
eaid Tom.
every well, I'll trust you for that"
The mild weather lasted nearly q
fortnight after this, and furnace fires
were kept as low as possible. Tom had
several of them to attend to, but not
quite so many as at first. Already his
miserable luck had caught up with him
again. Several of his new employers
had dispensed with him. Mr.. Crane
told him bluntly that, since he had
skipped" day, he need not come back
to finish Misunderstanding the win
dows. When he went to lay Mrs. Viii.
sons vestibule oilcloth, he found it al
ready in place. 1t was discouraging,
but still Tom did not give up.
The disappointment at Judge Grey's
came near making him do that, how
ever. He was called there to put an
electric bell in order, and to put new
wires to the gas-lighting attachment
He soon had the bell working perfect
", but when he went back, three days
later, with the wire for the other jo6,
lie found that a regular electrician had
Ebeen called in his stead, and that the
work was already done. Why? Ger
tainly no electrician in the city could
do that job better than Tom Gill could
do IT; and just because he had put Oh
doing it for . couple Of days!
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
NO BEGGARS IN L0MBARDY.
The Northern Province Of Italy IL
Fruitful and Has No Mem
dicants.

To the tourist through Italy the con-
trast between the north and south
provinces in the matter of beggary
along the streets and highways has
often been remarked. There is little
or no begging in northern Italy, as
there is in Naples. In the southern
part of the peninsula the people are
mixed with the scum of the levant. In
the north the country is agriculturally
rich and there are no crop failures.
The irrigation system is SO good and
the water from the mountains SO
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

almost no change in its height and
weight.
If it stops growing now there is
no doubt that it is the smallest horse
in the world. --...
The colt is perfectly healthy and is
we'll formed and strong. Its dam
was mustang pony of average size
and it's sire was good sized horse.
The cross should have produced a
medium-sized horse. The colt is good
tempered, although very risky. 1t
has been taught to follow its master
like a dog, and is very affectionate.
The freak has attracted much atten-
ton since it has been on exhibition.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
ART OF SELF-DEFENSE.
She IL Born with the True
Boxing Skill.

"A Cat IL d udIuAdA OOACIs IL yOu
watch two kittens rolling and tum-
bling about the floor you will occasion
ally see spirited passages of arms be-
tween them. They will "lead," ''coun-
ter" "block," "duck' and ''rush,"
"sidestep," and, in fact, do all things
that your big brother does with his
boxing instructor at the gymnasium.
The kittens will do it a great deal bet
ter, too, for they are much quicker and
more graceful. It may seem odd at
first for a boy or girl to box with a
cat, but just tap her quietly with your
index finger. You may tap her once,
but not the second time, for she will
very neatly block your second attempt
with her paw. You must use only one
finger of each hand, and be very care.
full to Just barely touch the cat. Then
YOU must stroke her back occasionally
at first, to show that you are only play
ing with her, and not angry. The cat
will understand very quickly that you
are only in fun, and do not intend to
hurt her, and will keep her claws out
Of sight, SO as not to scratch you, un-
less she is a cranky old cat with very
sour temper, and If she 10 you had
better leave her alone.
OF course, you do not know much
about boxing, but you will learn a
great deal from the cat if you watch
the manner in which she will handle
her paws. After the cat understands
that It is only game, and you have
learned how to lead and counter from
watching her, you can have some pref
ty bouts, which will amuse the whole
family and greatly help to shorten .
rainy day.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
CUNNING PET MONKEY.
The Clever Creature Kissed the Baby
X Instead Of Pulling Its
81. Ears

Jack, my pet monkey, is full of mis-.
chief. One day he got into the kitchen.
and when the cook was not paying par
ticular attention to him he jumped up
on the table, seized pan of water that
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
AN INTELLIGENT DOG.
he Was Called General Grant,"
Could Climb Trees and Had .
Colt fer ChUm.

It is not the hero of Appomatox OF
whom N. Fritz Austin writes in ST..
Nicholas, but of one of his namesakes,
dog. The dog was born July IS, 1885,
his parents on both sides being de-
scended from famed ancestors. That
they had taken prizes at dog shows,
and were peaceful, loving and kind.
enhanced the value Of the gift in our
eyes.
The General grew by the inch,
learned to speak II he wanted food,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
THE NIGHTINGALE.

The silence Il no more: tits shattered By
"A frenSied rapture from fe9thered
throat.
or Is Il q seraph drifted down the sky
The dreaming earth with sudden glory
smote?
know moi; 10 It ecstasy. or pain.
& n or stated love, or unfulfilled desire,
That. crystalhxing, falls in silver rain.
And turns a birds breast to an angel
Tyre?
Z o wixard-vo,ce, dividing all the dark!
O wonder-bird, that seeks nights shell
SS tering wing!
Leaving the day to the ambitious lark,
When all the worlds awake to hear him
sing. ia
u Wherefore so humble, master Of thy artf
o peerless improvisatore! say.
All me! the answer comes from mine own
heart:
..The Songs Of Sorrow are not for the
day."
M Journal. 4saisEs
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
Elements of Greatness.

It il said that great broker once told
his son that only two things were necessary
to make great financier. "And what are
those, papa?" the son asked Honesty
and sagacity." "But what do you consider
the mark Of honesty to be-" "Always to
keep your word" "And the mark of ga
gacity" "Never to give your word."-Chi-
caro- Chronicle
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
Letting Him Down Easy.

Letting Him Down Easy.
THAT was pretty harsh thing you said
about me on the witness stand"
WHAT"
"Why, when they asked you about my
reputation for truth and veracity, you said
I hadn't any"
Eyes; that has troubled me good deal
since then, but, honestly, old man, l want
ed to let you down easy, 50 I lied about
it."
II should think you did"
"But you ought not to complain. Sup.
pose I told them what your reputation in
that line actually is!''-Chicago Post.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
In q Glass All Alone.

He.What kind ola woman is that beau.
tiful Mrs. Swift? ,.-..a.l-s -. b
She-Well, with one exception, she
makes every man she meets sorry that he
isn't her husband.
"And the one exception?"
ooh, he's sorry that he H." - Chicago
Daily News. .---
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
Johns Opinion.

Mrs. Howes-For mercy's sake, John,
what have you been doing in the back yard
al the evening?
Mr.. Howes-You see, dear, it was SO
much more interesting to hear what the
servants said about you and your mother
than to listen to what you and your mother
had to say about the servants that staid
: good deal longer than meant to.-Bos-
ton Transcript,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

ures and forms amongst you that real
ly appear to be as fine as the best that
my own fertile country has produced.
And your intelligence and souls, am
told, which are hidden under your in
tricate fashionable apparel, are more
beautiful even than your forms. May
you all feel the depth and sincerity of
my admiration, and may your youth
full looks and honorable years always
walk hand in hand" 7''%
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease,
the feet. Cures Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous,
Aching, Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails,
Corns, Bunions. Aliens FootEase makes
new or tight shoes easy. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores, &c. Sample mailed
1REE. Address Allen 3. Olnsted, Leroy, NJ Y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

The Landlady-"I'm sure the young man
who applied for board to-day will prove .
model boarder." The Cook-''What makes
you think so, ma'am?" The LandlaEy--.
The said he detested potatoes" -Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
n.,,xion Losing Ground.

The country is becoming agitated over
the statement that religion IS losing ground:
This results in countless discussions until
the agitation runs its course, and still re-
iigion fourishes. It is only useless things
that deteriorate. The finest recommenda-
ton of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the
That it has lived for fifty years in spite Of
hundreds of limitations. and IS renowned
for its cure of dyspepsia, Indigestion, bill.
iousness, nervousness and malaria, fever
and acme
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
MRS. MARY GREGovIcH,
OF Philipsburg, Montana, Tells How
She Was Cured Of DandruH.

She Was Cured Of Dandrun.
Mrs. Mary Gregovich, of Phlipsburg,
Montana, under date of Nov. 26, 1909, writes:
II had typhoid fever this summer, conse..
my head in places was perfectly bald. New
bros Herpicide had just come into use in
Philipsburg, and the doctor strongly rec.
commended it to me- After or applica-
tons my hair stopped falling out, and 10
coming in again quite thick. I used to be
troubled greatly with dandruff, Of which
I am now quite cured" Kill the dandruff
germ with Herpicide.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
1.tere.ti.s Bat Improbable.

A Yale professor il out in Colorado
spending time by demonstrating that
the tail of an adder may be grated
onto . rattlesnal<e. Wouldn't it be.
more profitable, suggests the Chicago
Record-Herald, for the professor to
try to discover some means Of exter-
minating potato bugs3
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
How He knew.

"Oh, you cruel boy, to take those eggs out
Of the nest! Think of the poor mother bird
when she comes -" "The mother birds
dead, miss" "How do you know that?" II
see it in your hat!"-Punch. ~ f
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
Fashions New Fad.

''What is the nature of this new-fangled
malady which they call the tgoling spine?'"
"That," responded Cynicus, "is easy.
'Golfng spine is what the old man used
to have after hard days blowing, but he
called it the bachache."-N. Y. Times.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
No Time Lost,

Hawkins-I tell you what, Sellers
reached the top in . hurry.
Robbins-Yes, he must have made pretty
since he got thcre.-Smart Set.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
Oldest OH Spring.

In Zante, one of the Ionian islands,
there is petroleum spring which has
been known for nearly 5000 years. 1t
10 mentioned BY Herodotus.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
E,eeti,< q seni.ele Chief.

When the Seminole Indians of Flor
ida elect a chief they choose the big
gest fighter and most successful hunt
er cf the tribe. If there happens to be
tie between two candidates their
method Of deciding it is to have each
candidate place live coal on his wrist.
The 80 who 1inches Arst loses the
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
Natural Question.

Ostend-Paw, are witches married?
Paw guess not, my son.
Ostend-Then what are they always
doing with broomsticks - Chicago
Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of
ave., N, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 6, 1900.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10
Cause and Eject,

Mamma-No cooking class to-day3
May-No, ma; the teacher Is sick.
"The heat, SUPPOSED"
mo; dyspeTsia."-PAiladelpAis Be-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

There's always life in the old land. The
trouble is you have to dig to find it.-At-
lanta Constitution.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

Eyes, he cracked a joke" "Well?'
"And there was nothing in it."-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

Love poems should always be bound in
ralf.-Chicago Daily News.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1901-10-10

Half an hour is all the time required to
dye with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-10-03
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting in
cideut to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured by
it. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and a favorite remedy for sore
nipples, chapped hands, chllblains,
frost bites and chronic sore eyes. csc
per box. For sale by ali druggists
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-10-03
Stepped Into Live Goals.

"When a child / bnrned my foot
fr~ightfully," writes w. II. Eads, of
Jonesville, Va, (which caused horri-
HE leg sores for 80 years. but Buck
lens Arnica Salve wholly cured me
after everything else failed" Infalli-
Bile for burns, Scalds, Cuts, Sores, Bruis-
es aud Piles. Sold by Arcadia Valley
Drug Co. Csc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-10-03

For Rent-A Groom house on corner
opposite H%anson's blacksmith shop.
Apply to H. Farmhouse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-10-03
~IrOnfOn.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.

The REGISTER has for sale
Marriage Certificate Books
30 to the book-with stubs.
The law requires the person
solemnizing marriage to issue
a certificate and to keep a
record of the same. These
Books answer all the purpose.
Goo per Book.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-10-03

Arcadia Valley Cook Book on sale at
this Office. Price, $1.00.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-07-02

once over Bank q Chickasha
wire taiksr 10. 200.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-07-02
SHOES S

Brown & Co.'S S2.0O and $3.50 ~ {.
shoes are the tslk of the town.
Come and get pair and quit
growing about those cOrns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-07-02

We mark our goods in plain figures, to sell for cash.
A boy can buy as cheap as a man. From now until
the 4th Of July we viii give reduced prices all
summer goods. Our summer dress goods must GO
Don't fail to see our matchess line of embroderies
and laces.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-05-16
4 GOOD THING

German Sllup is he special pre-
scrip ion of Nr. \, Boschee, a cele-
brated German physician, and i, ac-
kuoWl,o ged o toe one of the most
fortuna discoveries in Medicine.
1t quickly cures Coughs, Colds and
ali Lung troubles ofthe 5everest ma
ture, removing, as it does, the cause
OF the affection and leaving the parts
in a strong and healthy condition.
1t is not al perlmental medicine,
but has stood the test of years, CIV
ing satisfaction IN every case, which
its rapidly increasing sale every sea-,
sou confirms. Two million bottles
sold ANNUALLY. Boschee's German
Syrup was introduced in the United
States in 1865, and is now sold in
every town aud village III the ciyl-
lized world. Three doses Will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price - cts.
Get Green's Prize Almanac,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-05-16
UNION TOWNSHIP.

John and Frank Scholl are hom,
for short vacation.
Elmer Naugle moved to Selins.
grove.
Fred Wise moved to near Yer.
dilla and will work ON the farm tol
j. S. Aucker.
r. W. Aucker has accepted ;
position to represent Cincinnati
cigar house.
Married on Sunday, j. b. Stautiel
and Leah Brubaker.
Our local fishermen just returned
from their first expedition and r porr
Il good catch.
Our public roads have as yet re.
ceived very little attention thi:
spring.
S. Abraham l.. Strawser has
started a henery.
II. l.. Schaffel of Pallas was il
town Saturday. He is a talented
musician. He intends to start ;
class here and teach instrumental
music.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-05-16
CENTREVILLE'

DR.. J. W. Sampsel spent several
days in Phila. last week.
Sam Docks show will exhibit
here Saturday.
ii. p. Stuck and wife of Miillin.
burg were the guests OIL. A. Mus.
ser and wife over Sunday.
Miss Sue Bruner spent severa,
days at Middleburg last week.
DR., j. w. and c. f. SampseI
were to the county seat last week
Frank S. Reigle of Middleburg
was in town Saturday.
Marshal Fessler is spending some
time with friends at Montoursville
Calvin Shell and wife visited he,
parents near Troxelville Sunday.
Hazel Mertz of Middleburg after
spending several weeks with friends
returned home Monday.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-05-16
INDEPENDENCE.
(Too late for last week.)

(roo late for last week.
Miss Minnie Suffel, who is en-
ployed at Shamokin came home to
attend her grandmother's funeral.
Miss Maggie Eisenhart of Harris.
O1rgis visiting her parents at this
place.
Some of our old sports enjoyed q
pleasant drive to Mahatango Sun
day.
Levi Shaffer who is working at
'ae IN Rockville bridge spent Sunday
at home.
Howard c. Marks of Sunbury
visited friends of this place.
Some of our young people at
'ended . a festival at Port Treverton,
saturday night.
, William Suffel of this burg is on
'ne sick list. We wish him speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Susan Suffel of this village
W VINO had suffered for several months
~. ~ gangrene passed quietly from
us world Of suffering into eternity
% Wednesday May l.