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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-08-21

Washington, Aug. 1s.-American in
terests in Venezuela are being guard
ed carefully by the navy. A cable
gram was received at the depart
ment reporting the arrival Saturday
of the Cincinnati and La Guaira. An.
other dispatch reported the arrival
of the Topeka at Curacao.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18

Thompson, medical missionary at the
Mclsetter district station of the Amer.
lean Board of Foreign Missions. The
first brick house in Gazaland was built
at this station within the last decade
The mission lands, consisting of 24,0OG
acres, high, fertile and picturesque,
were given to DR.. Thompson by Cecil
Rhodes. That the property produces
good corn is self-evident proposition
in this photograph, where long row
of ears are hung out for curing.
DR.. and Mrs. Thompson recently Wis.
tied this country, bringing many curios
with them and number of photo.
graphs showing their African life.
Among the latter few interested their
friends here so much as this, which
shows how Mrs. Thompson, a most cul.
tured, gentle and refined lady, accus.
toned to all soft graces of life and
up to date ways of journeying in this
country, goes calling in state on her
African neighbors.-N. Y. Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
Ch1oroform and Ga.,ixht.

In general the profession in this
country is united in the belief that
ether is much more satisfactory
anaesthetic than chloroform. A not
inconsiderable number, however, pre-.
fer chloroform, particularly under es.
pecial circumst anccs, and some opera.
tors who have no well-equipped elm.
les at their command tend to use chlo-
reform when working by artificial
light, and particularly in ill-equipped
houses. It is, however, known by
most pharmacologists and by many
others that chloroform has dangers
when used by artificial light, but this
fact is by no means gener ally recog-
nized. Persons have been killed by the
decomposition of chloroform by gas
light 1t has been attempted to over.
come the danger Of the production of
this form of poisoning by placing soda
OF borax solution or milk OF lime in the
opera ting-room, but these methods
have been shown TO be wholly INSULT
cient.-philadelphia Medical Journal
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
ID 1E5{Vs|Rl|.VR'7|IEiiEi'E Z y
SzEz;zIk|fl((?S}SS !4
THE COOK HE WANTED.
Fails to Settle q VexatiOus
Household Problem.

When an inexperienced man under
sakes to settle off hand the problems
of housekeeping, he is likely to meet
with difficulties. 1t is related in Will
Cartoons Magazine that Boston man
determined to show his wife how very
easy it is to get good servants if one
goes about it properly.
So one morning he cut number OF
addresses from the SITUATIONS want
ed" column of his favorite morning
paper and started out in cab to find
the ideal cook.
The first place mentioned in his lit
tie impromptu scrapbook was a mar
row little house in narrow little
street, from which cook had adver-
tised for a position. He found the
woman, and, after few preliminary
remarks intended to convey an idea
of his observation-disclosures and good I'M
Outstanding of the general situation,
remarked genially, though firmly:
snow, am looking for good cook: "
''Sure, an why didn't ye keep the
wan that ye had!' exclaimed the wom-
an, in irate tones. "Oi only lift yer
house yistherday!"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
THOUGHT GUN BEWITCHED.
Why the Old Negro Threw 1t Away
and Would Not Touch 1t
Again.

A story is told of Uncle Washington
Harris, one of "Marse Clay's niggers
afore de war;" who remained on the
plantation after he was set free. He
was considered a power among the
negroes, being somewhat of local
preacher, says the New York Tribune,
but he said: "I'se iist exhortioner
'mong de congregation"
Once when Uncle "Wash'' was tex
hortioning 'mong de. congregation"
the Ku Klux came after him, and, as
the old man hurriedly beat an exit
through window, one of the Ku Izlux
got the tail of his Prince Albert coat,
that "Marse Clay" had given him, and
which the old darkey was very proud
of. From that time Uncle "Wash" al
ways carried an old long-barreled
shotgun.
The neighbors were in the habit of
meeting at night at ''Bob" Clay's coun-
try store to tell yarns and talk about
the crops. Uncle "Wash" and sew
eral other old colored men, were al
ways present, sitting on nail kegs a
respectable distance behind ode white
folks to hear de yarns" On these oc-
casions Uncle "Wash" always left his
gun in the rear of the store. ..
One night "Buck" Allen, who never
was tired of playing jokes on the old
man, got his gun. and, after drawing
the shot from it, loaded it with pow
der and PHOSPHORUS wood as wad-
ding, then another load of powder and
more PHOSPHORUS wood, repeating
this till there were several loads of
powder and wood in the gun, ram1ning
down. the last charge of powder with
an extra long piece of wood. "Buck"
dropped coal on it and went back
to his seat.
If PHOSPHORUS wood is lighted, the
fire will eat very slowly through Il.
and act as fuse. Uncle "Wash" took
up his gun and started home, and was
several hundred yards from the store
when the spark reached the first
charge of powder and exploded it,
which greatly perplexed the old man.
but he attributed it to an accident.
When the second explosion occurred
he fell on his knees and prayed, but
when the third came he threw the gun
from him into the bushes and ran for
dear life. AS Uncle "Wash' burst
in the front door. to the CONSERVATION
of his wife, and fell sprawling on the
floor, Historically praying, he heard
the last charge explode.
Uncle "Wash" never went back for
his gun, and could never be convinced
"speerets" were not in that cole tur-
kee gum" and that it was not be.
Witched.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Pugi' istic.-Nell- "Did Miss Billy
uns act as if it was severe blow
when she didn't get the prince?'' Belle
-"Yes; she took the count. "-Phila-
delphia Record.
whats the matter with Jimson?"
doctor says it's complication.
Played ping-pong, golf, bicycled and
got motor car, and the four kinds OF
faces were too much for him."-Lon-
don Answers.
Eezymark-"A lady told my fortune
yesterday, and she said l. would meet
with financial reverse" Sceptick-
"And did you?" Eezymark-"Sure!
She charged me $2."-Ohio State Jour
nal.
Troubled with dyspepsia, are you?
Did you ever try any of my medicine? =
asked the druggist. ooh, yes; but it
wasn't that that gave it to me. I had
it long before took any of your stuff. "
-Yonkers Statesman.
"By the way" reminded the curious
inquirer, whats a synonymous ex-
preston for talking shop?'" ''Well,'
replied Joaklcy, there's 'tonsorial
emporium and haircutting parlor.' y
-Phila delphia Press.
Hangin' On.-Lariat Luke-"What
became of that hanger-on frum tn
east?" Horrible Hank-s'He's still
hangin on" Lariat Luke-'Down at
the Red Eye saloon?" Horrible Hank
NAV; hangin' on tew cottonwood
tree at tn edge of town."-Ohio State
Journal. IT,,
The Point of Difference.-"Youd don't
mean to cite your government as an
example of republic" swell" an
swered the South American dictator.
there's only one little difference be-
tween our republic and yours. Instead
of elections we have revolutions. =
Washington Star.
Two Sinners.-"It is very wrong to
tell falsehood," said his mother to
little Jimmie, who had caught him in
one. "Then we're both offul sinners,
amt we, maw?" queried Jimmie.
"Both! What do you mean?" "Why,
you told Missus Smith yesterday that
you hoped she'd call again, an after
she WIZ gone you said you wished
she'd never come again" Ohio State
Journal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18

rough tweed coat, wrapped it closely
about her, and was saying:
"Good gracious, Miss DUNN am, how
wet you are! Pardon me, you must
wear it whether you like it or not"
Instinctively she obeyed his tone OF
command, but inquired, haughtily:
MAY I ask who ventures to take
charge of my comfort?'
"Paul Churchill,'' he replied, quiet
~.
"Paul Churchill! But your violin,
and-and salary?"
All the admiration which he had so
carefully concealed since the night of
the dance now shone in his eyes as he
replied:
II have always played for pleasure,
and, forgive me, I substituted for Herr
| Fischer during this one week that I
might see Miss Durham in all her
loneliness without the oppression of
| so fatal an introduction as ours was to
be-
"Such impudence! You have been
playing detective?"
Something of that nature"
''Watching-"
"Watching' YOU"
"And discovered"
! ''That you are the most charming
"Not another word! I am so sur.
prised and-and vexed-and I just love
the yiolin!''
"And the violinist?" gravely.
A dimple appeared in each rosy
cheek, and she glanced roguishly into
his eyes.
"Ask me a week or two later, SIR
Chicago Tribune.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
Delicious Summer Dessert.

Fortunately it is not at all difficult
to prepare, as it is sure to prove a
standing favorite. Mix in the double
boiler cupful and half of strong
coffee, half a cupful of milk, two
thirds of cupful of sugar, quarter
of teaspoonful of salt and table
spoonful of granulated gelatin; re-
serve half the sugar, and while the
other ingredients are heating beat
this with the yolks of three eggs,
into which stir the boiling mixture,
return to the boiler and stir until it
begins to thicken. Remove from the
fire. Stir in the stiffened whites and
half a teaspoonful of vanilla. Turn
into a mild first dipped in ice water,
put aside and serve when ice cold
with cream.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18


Ii
lightweight hnen the
in
hip
The ire
s
collar band likewise
bands.
Of
in
heavily tucked Another material
is
ing sndene
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
abruptly away with q sensation Of
positive annoyance.

8UINpCly away WAGA q SSASSsASe -
positive annoyance.
''How did he happen to choose this
particular court? What difference
does it make to me any way? Just .
common fiddle player. He has the
pride of duke written all over him.
Dorothy Durham, you are dunce!"
She played a wretched game this
morning, to the surprise of hex COM
rades, and once sent a wild ball
straight into the enemy's camp. The
violinist caught it easily in his left
hand and tossed it lightly back to her.
Dorothy bowed haughtily and scram-
bled in the grass to recover the ball,
her checks as red as red, red rose.
Presently she threw down her racket,
despite the expostulations of her
mates, and retreated to the hotel, con-
fusedly murmuring something about
"auntie and drive, you know"
Thereafter it seemed to Dorothy
that at every turn of her roseate path
she came in contact with this hand
some, princely, never to be thought of
musician. If she sailed, he happened
to stand on the wharf while she en-
parked. At golf he was sure to pre-
cede her on the links. If she chose
quiet hour a nd a magazine in the other
wise deserted reading room he wrote
letters at distant table. If she drove
into the village for letters, he entered
the post Office just before her, and If
she walked by the lake, he was certain
to be sitting with pipe and book beside
the path by which she must return.
Upon these occasions she displayed
an elaborate Indifference, which was
quite unnecessary, for the offender
seemed quite unconscious of her pres
ence, never evea remotely intimatin
the peculiar interest with which he
had regarded her on the night of the
ball.
And Paul Churchill. he was to come
on Saturday night, and then she would
be bored beyond endurance. He was
sure to be undressing, Dorothy was
confident. "Doubtless his only accom-
plishment is his ability to spend his
fathers money. like men better who
do things. Now, if Mr.. Churchill were
a novelist, or painter, or-or mu-
sician-"
On Saturday afternoon, as she was
returning from solitary ramble in
the woods, Dorothy was overtaken
by a sudden shower. Her thin, white
gown was drenched in minute, and,
looking hastily about for shelter, she
hurried toward an old band stand near
by. Gathering up her skirts, she ran
up the steps and stood face to face
with the violinist.
Before she knew what had happened
the tall stranger had snatched off his
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18

Louise Raigosa, and comes from one of
the most aristocratic families of Mex
leo. It is little over year ago since
she married the presidents son. From
the first she has been a leader of the
capital society. She is dark eyed, and
has an olive skin and a wealth of wavy
black hair.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
Chicago Tribune.

The emperor of Japan has sent 70
the British and Foreign Sailors So
ciety, through Sir Claude MacDon-
aid, the British minister at Toxic, a
portrait of himself for the Passniore
Edwards Sailors palace, which is
the society's new headquarters in
London. The portrait will be hung
beside those of the English, German
Dutch and Russian rulers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
WHILE BABY SLEEPS.

Lullaby;
The shadows fall;
Hushaby;
Tho darkness creeps
Over ceiling, floor and WALL
Soon the coy little room
Is shroudeI n tsk deepening gloom-
And baby sleeps.
Lullaby
The nigh. winds say;
"Hushaby,''
The soft breeze blows.
sleep well till the coming day"
Not trace of worldly care
Is there lowering in the air
That baby knows.
LULLABY"
The mother sings;
sHushaby,"
1xer voice is low,
Like the rustic of the wings
OF angels bright that watch e'er keep
Ger the shadowy realms of sleep
Where babies 90
Luuaby;''
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18

Woodward & Company, the old and vel
known grain commission firm Of Minneap
oils, are Offering in another column Q beau.
tiful picture at about half price. It is not
ga something for nothing scheme" but
themselves before the public in as favora.
BILE light as possible at the beginning Of Q
very fine crop.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
CALLING in AFRICA.
In OAKLAND White Ladies' Are In tbs
Habit Of Travelling On the
Backs Of Cows.

In OAKLAND the horse, street car and
automobile is usually a COW. The il
lustration shows a lady mounted fol
an airing or ready to make polite call
In the Melsetter district it is quite
CONNIE il faut to go visiting in this
fashion.
The lady on cowback is an American
Mrs. w. L. Thompson, wife of DR.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
MEXICANS ADORE HER.
Sonora POrflr1O Diaz, Jr., Who May
Accompany Her Father-in-LaW
to United States.

When President and Mrs. Diaz of
Mexico come to the United States for
their long promised tour, they will be
accompanied by their daughter-in-
law, the popular young wife of Capt.
Porfiro Diaz. She is the belle of the
City Of Mexico. She was Senorita
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18

The physical effects of violent emo
tion are shown by hysteria and vari-
Gus forms of insanity in animals. as
well as in man.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18
Sing softly now.

The moonlight streams
through the blinds: on mothers brow,
Casting a halo as she steals
"A KISS and by the cras.e kneels-
While baby dreams.
Sweet Dreams.
-ChicaCo Tribune
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1902-09-18

Female TOpcrs In London.
1t is said that 50 per cent. of the
habitual drunkards in London arc
women.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
FUNERAL SERMONS.

II HE MEMBERS Of the Ministerial
L association OF an Ohio town have
Just passed a resolution pledging them
selves TO deliver no more funeral ora
lions. In general sense they have
acted properly. TOT the average funeral
Grafton Is simply a mass of fulsome
nattery for the dead Mighty few
eorpses deserve all the kind things that
are said about them. but occasionally a
man dies whose memory Is entitled 10
the handsolnest verbal wreath that can
be laid upon it.
just where the line should be drawn
IL the troublesome question Who is TO
say whether or not the dead shall have
mere formal service, or an Outpour-
ing or adulatory rhetoric2 Il may be
admitted that a man has been drunk
ard, that he has idled away his time in
life and that by his death his family
Is decidedly better on. But somebody
loved that drunkard: somebody's heart
Is sore because of his tating on: some
body's heart viii bleed II no kindly
words are spoken over his clay.
SO there are two sides to this ques-
ton. as there are two sides To every
question. Ministers will have to decide
for themselves IN the end. for no iron
clad rule can be made 10 tit every case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
Christian Ruins Found in Africa.

John Ward. +. S. a. writes the London
Times from the Saville club: I'VE have
all heard OF the temples and pyramids
OF Meroe. out few were prepared for the
discovery OF ruined Christian cities be-
yond khartoum. In the beautiful gar
den Of the palace at Khartogm / saw a
huge stone Paschal lamb. OF evident
roman sculpture. Father OhrWalder
told me that this was brought from the
ruins of SODA. on the Blue Nile twenty
five miles beyond Khartoum, In Cor
don's time and that he knew the place
whlch abounded with the remains OF
CHRISTIAN TEMPLES and was once the CEN
ter of "A civilized kingdom. Colonel Stan
ton. governor Of Khartoum found me a
map OF the country round Soda with the
ruins laid down. Since then he has Wis
tied the ruined temples himself and is
preparing to have them cleared from the
sand and photographed. About eighty
miles north OF this there are the extern
siYe ruins of another city-Naga-With
five temples in Roman architecture. ave
nues OF lambs, the same as the one at
khartOum. leading up 10 them. The in
scriptions are IN hieroglyphs while the
composite capitals of the columns bear
the cross. both AT SOba and Maya. The
lamb at Khartoum has long hierOglyph
text and the certouche Of some ancient
king. This inscription had not been OBJ
served before l discovered il on the base
under the gravel. So far south Roman
work of Christian times with hieroglyDh
texts Is a novel combination and de-
mands further research. Since / left
Khartoum, Colonel Stanton writes me
that he learns from the natives that
there are many similar ruins spread all
over the country, and eighty miles east
OF khartoum, sculptured rocks and in
scriptiOns. while as far away as Darful
tidings of ruins OF temples reach him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
sHURTLIFF's DETECTION.

COME OF UTAHS REPUBLICAN
- organs are making a great ado
over the accession OF L. w. Shurtliff
OF Ogden 10 their ranks. Mr.. Shurtlih
has given out a lengthy interview in
which he purports 70 give reasons for
his change Of political faith. A careful
study Of the interview fails to reveal
anything more than a series of words
and phrases. but that Is beside the
question.
Shurtlif's Democracy has ever been
sIngularly attenuated In character.
Elected "a the state senate as Demo-
crat. he voted for the election OF George
q. Cannon. a gold standard Republican,
10 the senate Of the United States
ShurtIn's record In the Democratic
party has been one long series OF high
political crimes. A meddier. a mis-
chief-maker. an insincere party man.
the Democracy Is well rid OF him.
In the words OF Peter he is one OF
those which have foIsaken the right
way and are gone astray. following
the way Of Balasm. the son of Bosor,
who loved the wages Of unrighteous-
ness" The Republicans are mare than
welcome to him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
Speaking Italics.

A piece of parliamentary repartee
quite as good as the famous retorts in
the house of commons and our congress
comes from New England university,
says the Youths Companion. Two stu
dents, ranged against each other in de-
bate, grew very warm and took to COM
menting on each others OratOrical
manner. One Of them spoke with much
emphasis, letting the stress of his voice
fall explosively on certain passages.
His opponent opened his speech by
saying: MY friend on the negative
thinks to win this debate by speaking
exclamation marks and italics
The other could do nothing at he mo-
ment TO turn the laugh which this
speech raised. but when his turn came
he got back at his opponent with
this retort:
My friend on the Affirmative says I
speak italics. / should say that he
uses italics In the way they are used
In the English Bible, not 10 emphasize,
but to mark what is not original and
inspired"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-02
ociety ~

The Misses Sue and Stella Clark en-
tertained at a charmingly appointed
tea for Miss Ferguson yesterday after
noon. The plan OF the party was 70
present the guest OF honor with q tea
cup from each guest. These cups were
used for a social cup later at the de-
licious supper which was served. The
house WIS prettily decorated with the
c0lOrs which are TO be used at Miss
Ferguson 5 wedding on Thursday. The
ladies present. besides Miss Ferguson,
were Mrs. BoHnemort. Mrs. Dgnyon.
Miss Lambourne. Miss Dow. Miss
Crane, Miss Mcleod, Miss Sowies. Miss
Mayne and Miss Erickson.
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Mrs. Simon of Portland. who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jacob
Moritz. returned last evening TO her
home.
Governor ard Mrs. Wells have re-
turned from Soda Springs. where they
haS@- been spending the past two
months.
Miss Mary c. May. who has spent
the summer In the east attending the
n. Il. A. and visiting friends. has re-
turned and is at his home on East First
South street.
o . o
Miss Rosalie Polloek Is settled again
at the Fifth East hotel.
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Mrs. RoweH of Chicago is the guest
OF Mr., and Mrs. E. NJ. Miller.
Mr.. J. F. Grant and daughter, Flor
ence. have gone To Brighton for a
weeks camping at the Oden cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Archer viii be
at home after this TO their friends II
~ North State street.
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Mrs. Lawrence Sloan and Mrs. ]. E.
Busby returned Sunday from a trip
through California.
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Mrs. Mark Hopkins of Cumberland,
Wyo.. is visiting Mrs. J. J. MePhee.
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Miss Angie Holbrook entertained a
party Of Salt Lake friends at her home
in Provo Sunday eos --. .....--. e.
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Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. whitney and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. d. Piper have returned
from Brighton.
- - %
Miss Jessie Plaistea goes TO ogden
during the week TO accept a position
on the Ogden Standard.
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Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Walker and
daughter. Miss Lena Hague. who have
been visiting at the Hotel Del Monte.
Monterey, for several days, arrived
home yesterday.
q g q
Mrs. J. f. Bamberger entertained a
party of friends from out Of town at
luncheon at the Alta club last Satur-
day.
@ g. s.
Mrs. Robert Hardness gave an after
noon party yesterday complimentary
TO Mrs. Calhoun OF Bridgeport.
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Mrs. Lang and Mrs, Rheinstrom of
Portland are visiting Mrs. Greehwaid.
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Misses Nellie and Arlie Guio returned
home yesterday from Mt. Pleasant.
after delightful two weeks visit with
their aunt. Mrs. Francis Jensaa.