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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18

Ger he served under Gen. Stoneman
three years in the south in reconstruct
ton times, and was in the Indian coun-
try on the extreme frontier nearly IA
years. He was actively engaged in the
Modoc, Nez Perez and Bannock Indian
wars, and was breveted major for dis
tinguished conduct at the battles Of
the north fork of the Clear Water,
Idaho, and at Capt. Jacks Caves, in
the lava beds of northern California.
In 1885 he was promoted major in the
inspector generals department by
President Cleveland for meritorious
service with his regiment. Since then
he has served almost continuously west
of the Mississippi river and in Cuba.
One notable event of his servicet in
Cuba was the unearthing of the frauds
in the postal affairs of the island. He
carries with him ripe experience for
the fulfillment of the duties required
in his new sphere, and is probably as
we'll equipped for the position OF in
spector general as any other officer in
the department..
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18

in town. In the morning, after Sleep
ing all night on the brick floors, they
are turned out into the cold world and
must spend the day hanging around
some saloon, venturing out now and
then to beg money Of some kind-heart-
ed passerby. Sometimes they shovel
snow, and once in awhile they carry
in coal, and now and then they VEN
ture out to the ponds and rivers around
the city and in northern Illinois and
Wisconsin and work at cutting ice.
But the tramps do not relish working
in the ice fields any more than they
like working in the brickyards down
south, and after they get little money
they scurry back to Chicago and live
as long. as they can on their savings,
and when that is done worry along
again until their dire distress drives
them back to work.
But now the good old summer time
is coming again, and the tramp re-
joices. In his dreams he sees again the
fields and woods, with the blazing
camp fire along the track, and smells
the chicken cooking in the oyster can.
In the summer he can sleep out of
doors without the horrible fear of
waking up and finding his feet frozen.
In summer he can lock himself in a
box car without wondering if he will
freeze solid before the car is opened
again. He can take trips down to
little country towns on circus days,
and reap harvest of handouts, and
probably cake. In summer he doesn't
have to hang around police station
and beg his hereditary enemies to give
him shelter. Instead of the hard,
cold brick floor of police station, he
knows that within few short weeks
he can sink to rest on sweet smelling
clover in a fine, large barn. In the
morning he can borrow some eggs from
a nest, and, wandering over to near
by woods, build his fire and cook
dainty breakfast.
The summer time, with soft, languor-
Gus breezes, and starlit nights, and
nodding trees, and babbling brooks,
is the season that Wandering Willie
loves. And he looks for it, and waits
for it, and yearns for the "dear old sum-
mer time" and when it comes he re-
joices and is exceeding glad.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18

Back In the SiXt1eS.)
vate secretary. Col. Spooner was =
young man then of about %, and had
the appearance of one much younger.
Governor" said Starks, II wish you
would send that boy out of the room."
Gov. Fairchild glanced around.
II see no boy, senator" he replied.
"Step this way, john" said the gov
ternor, after Stark had pointed out the
secretary as "that boy" Senator
Stark allow me to introduce you to
my new private secretary, Col. John c.
Spooner."
Then, as the senator endeavored to
recover from his embarrassment, the
governor, who was much given to say
ing nice things to and about people,
added:
"Take a good loob. at him, senator;
Wisconsin is likely to send that boy
to the United States senate one of these
times"
"That boy" at that time, was grad
uate of the Wisconsin university and
had served as soldier in the civil war,
winning two commissions-onea as cap
tain and the other as major-and was
even then a good lawyer, as he is to-
day one of the first in the nation.
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OFFICIALS ALARMED.
Large InAux Of Crimlnal F0reigneF0
Into United States Should BE
stopped, They Say.

The United States immigration off,
Gals are becoming alarmed at the con-
tinual large influx of criminal foreign
ers into the United States. Al result
it is extremely probable that the most
rigid measures will be adopted under
the newlaw to bar out immigrants who
are suspected of criminal tendencies.
It is stated that the worst class. Of inn
migrants to this country come from
southern Italy. They now outnumber
the immigrants from every other coun-
try of Europe, and at the present time
are coming at the rate Of 10000 a
month. Ninety per cent. of them re.
main in the big cities, where they en-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
THAT BOY ..spooNER. I,
His Bright Fstsrs Was Pred. etsA
Many Years AEo ~ Gov. FaiF.
child, 81 Wlsconsin. n

John c. Spooner, who was recently
given his third election to the United
States senate BY the republicans Of
Wisconsin, has had . brilliant political
career. This was predicted back in the
sixties, when he was private secretary
of the late Gov. Lucius Fairchild, Of
his state. One day, shortly after the
civil war, Senator Stark, Of Wisconsin,
called uponthe governor to discuss q
bill which he had helped through the
legislature. He was afraid that the
governor contemplated vetoing it,
and was prepared to do some plain
talking in its behalf.
The discussion had begun when the
old senator caught sight Of the pri-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18

Enough to Cross the Atlantic.)
after stay of about two weeks went
down through the old Illinois and
Michigan canal to the Illinois river and
to the Mississippi. He kept on the lat.
ter river to Columbus, reaching there
in November. From Columbus he went
by rail to Mobile, Ala, and thence
through the gulf of Mexico to St. Jo-
seph bay, Pensacola, Tampa and Key
West. From Key West he started for
Miami, but in the Biscayne bay he went
ashore, and later decided to sell his
boat. #~S%
John r. Strong, of Cambridge, = sum-
mer resident of Gloucester, gave him
a rowboat, which he named the Laura
r. Strong, after Mrs. Strong. In this
he rowed up the creeks, canals and the
Indian river as far as Titusville, where
he hauled across to Salt lake, on the
St. Johns river, and from there went to
Jacksonville, where he sold the row.
boat and took Clyde steamer for New
York.
The first boat used by Mr.. Blackburn,
says the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, was
the same in which he left Gloucester,
Mass, a few years ago, crossing the
Atlantic ocean and returning safely.
He considers the inland trip recently
comp 'eted far more difficult and al
most as dangerous. The boat which
he us1d is little craft which is less
than ~ feet in length. Mr.. Blackburn
is know as the "fngerless navigator"
as number of years ago he lost all Of
the fingers of one hand in an accident.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
GEN. BURTON ADVANCED.
States Army, with Headquarters
at Warrington.

Gen. George H. Burton has received
his commission as inspector general
of the army and entered actively on
the discharge of the duties of that Of.
fee. He has been stationed at Gov
errors Island, N. Y, for several
months past as inspector general Of
the department of the east.
Inspector General Burton was born
in Delaware, and was graduated from
the West Point military academy in
the class of 1865. AS an infantry ofi'
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
TWINS FROM C0REA.
They Are More Vigorous Than
Their Siamese Predecessors.
Also Have More Freedom OF Motion
and Stronger Mentality-Have
Learned English with As 80
tonishng Rapidly.

The appearance in this country of
the Corean twins, as they are termed,
has caused them to be the subject of
considerable study among scientists
who were familiar with the Siamese
twins, who attracted such attention
when first exhibited in the United
States. Comparisons have also been
drawn between the Coreans and the
female twins upon whom the operation
was performed in Paris a few years
ago. The latter were also exhibited
in the United States, but, as will be re-
membered, the health of one was so
affected that it was deemed necessary
to separate the natural band which
held them together in order to save
the life of the healthier child. The
twin who was afflicted with consump-
ton died after the operation, but ac-
cording to the latest reports from
France, the girl who lived has entirely
recovered, and apparently is in excel
lent health. 1t may be added that she
has been adopted by the French sur
geon who officiated at the operation.
Physicians and others who have eN-
amined the Coreans are Of the opin-
ion that they bid fair to live much
longer than the Siamese, as they are
active and vigorous, and thus far have
had no ailment of consequence. Lao
Toun-Chen and Liao-Sien-Ne-Chen, as
will be noted by the accompanying
photograph, have typical oriental fea-
lures, and might be taken for Chinese,
but they were born in Corea. They
are little over ~ years old, and well
developed for their age, having no
notable physical imperfection except
the band which connects them. AS
in the case of the girl twins, each has
all of the usual organs, and it is the
opinion of eminent surgeons that they
could be separated if desired, with
little danger of,fatality. Liao-Toun-
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
SPANS YOUNG KING.
He II Unable 10 Stem RepubttsAV
Progress and Revolt 10 Near
in His Capital City. -a#

Unless something very unexpected
should happen it seems that revolu.
ton is inevitable at Madrid. Ever
since the unlucky war with the United
States the taxes have been almost un-
bearable, and the country has been on
the verge of ruin. Small riots have
been the order of the day all over, and
on top of tbs now comes the terrible
frost and snow of May, which has ru.
ined all prospects of good crop this
year. The frost came most unexpect.
eddy after severe drought of several
months. s.a
The peasants of Andalusia, La Man.
cha and CASTLE are suffering from lack
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
THE CUP WINNER AMERICA.
Famous Yacht Which Is Now Being Brok-
en- Up by Its Owner.T


shipbuilding skill. The starting gun
was fred at ten o'clock, August %.
All the yachts were away in an in
slant except the America. She hung
in the water as though anchored. Just
why the American yacht should have
been the last away has never been ex-
planned, but in few minutes the long
black bull began to creep up. The
America was sacrificing speed to Sc
cure the windward berth. When only
three yachts remained between the
Yankee boat and the lead the skipper
eased the tiller and bore down upon
the leaders like hawk. In half an
hour after bad start the America
had shaken loose the last Britisher
and was in the lead. Off Sandown bay,
the wind freshened to light gale and
carried away her jibboom, but the
competitors gained only few hun
dred yards. When she finally crossed
the line there was no other yacht in
sight. Queen Victoria had the news of
the race brought to her by a special
messenger. -
Twenty minutes after the America
won, the British yacht Aurora arrived
at the stake boat and was awarded
second prize. For years the "old tim
ers" at Southampton could not be
made to believe that she had sailed
fairly. 1t was alleged that she carried
small wheel in the keel and she was
actually examined by several British
yachtsmen.
After the race in 1851, the America
was sold to an Englishman, and for
several years was lost to public sight
almost entirely. lIer hulk lay high and
dry on the bank of one of the English
rivers. The next that was heard of he&
was as blockade runner in southern
waters in the civil war. She was cap
tured by the United States, and re-
NAMED government property for many
years. At one time she was sunk in
a Florida river to prevent her capture
by federal gunboats. ,=
George Steers, who modelled the
America, was killed by horse in 1853.
The America is SO feet long at the wa
ter line. She cost $4,000. As an Illus
traitor of the advance made in yacht
ing, it may be said that the Reliance
was insured recently for 100000,
which is much less than her cost. At
the time of the race the America car
ried two masts and rugged as two
masted schooner. It was not until
sffor tho civil xrov that she wac ron.
verified into a single masted boat.
One part of the America, says the
Kansas City Star, was removed while
the boat was in England before the
civil war. It was the American eagle
which decorated the yachts stern. 1t
now hangs over the door of the Royal
Eagle hotel at Ryde, Isle Of Wight.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18

Chen is slightly taller than his broth
er, and somewhat better developed, be-
ing more muscular. An examination
shows that his heart beats much more
rapidly, while his respiratory capacity
is somewhat greater than that of the
other. The smaller twin is left-hand-
ed, although from his position he is
obliged to use both hands to such an
extent that he is practically ambidex-
trous. He is more susceptible to
changes in temperature, and apparent
" feels pain more than his brother, but
in appearance seems to be equally as
healthy.
The Coreans, says the Scientific
American, apparently have much more
freedom of motion than the other
types referred to. They can stand
nearly side by side, face each other
squarely. The freedom with which
they can move without injuring them
selves allows them to be quite active,
and their motions are so harmonious
that they not only walk, but run. and
play various games without difficulty.
One feat which the Siamese were un-
able to do was that of facing each
other, one twin resting his hands on
the shoulders of the other. The Coreans
can easily assume this attitude, ow-
ingto the elasticity of the band which
unites them. It is of membraneous
character, and measures about three
and one-half inches in diameter. When
not stretched or pressed in any way, it
is about eight and one-half inches in
circumference. When the twins are
moving in any way, the band swells and
diminishes slightly, apparently being
connected with the principal trunk
muscles Of the body.
The Coreans have shown quite re-
markoble intelligence. When they first
came to the United States with their
father, they remained in Bridgeport,
Conn, and were provided with an in
structor, from whom they acquired the
rudiments of the English language.
Then they took up a number of the
primary studies, and have advanced
quite rapidly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
PHOTOGRAPHIC DRUM.
Latest Device Use by Salvation Army
to Attract Attem ton of the
CArele~s Masses.

Still another proof has been brought
to light to demonstrate that the Saliva
ton Army is progressive organiza-
ton. The Springfield (Mass.) detach-
ment has just purchased remarkable
photographic arrangement: which is
expected to attract the attention Of
the careless masses and halt them in
their downward career.
The new attraction resembles big
bass drum. Inside of it is placed an
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
rA> ro6ee Chewing Habit.

The coffee chewing habit is increas-
ing alarmingly. It is easily contract
ed because of the pleasant taste Of the
fresh roasted berries, and the exhil.
aration from the active principle of
coffee being similar to that from the
alcohol in beer and whisky, the habit
is hard to break. The effects of coffee
eating are much more marked than
those from tobacco using. It wrecks
the nerves, yellows the skin, and de-
stroys the appetite.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
nridxe. Built by Cossacks.

Perhaps the most remarkable bridges
in the world are the kettle bridges in
Russia and Siberia, of which Cossack
soldiers are expert builders. They are
built up of the soldiers lances and
cooking kettles Seven or eight lances
are placed under the handles Of num-
Der of kettles and fastened by means
Of ropes to form raft. Each of these
RATS will bear the weight Of half a
ton
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18

improved photograph, which will dis
pense sacred and popular music as the
army marches the streets or gathers
on the corner for it's regular services.
The drum and its contents have been
mounted on a rubber-tired carriage,
in order that there may be minimum
of vibration.
Gen. Booth Tucker, Of the army, has
examined the instrument, and predicts
it's success as an aid to better results
in the work of the organization.
If the innovation proves a success
in Springfield, the army will purchase
a large number to assist in their reli-
eious work throughout the country.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18

ReptrI;an Diet Prohibited.
The eating Of snakes, lizards, scor-
pions, centipedes, tarantulas. and other
reptiles is now prohibited by statute
in Kansas.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
The Cranberry Country.

The bulk Of the cranberries of this
country come from the part of eas'
tern Massachusetts,, which lies near
Cape Cod.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
. cor.ets Cause Appendlcitis.

An unusual number of serious i'll
nesses and operations, especially for
appendicitis, having occurred in ladies
of the French nobility, professor of
the faculty Of medicine was asked the
cause. He said: ut Is all due to the
present fashionable corset, the press
ure of which displaces the abdomen
and impedes digestion"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18

statesmen Who Were Soldiers.
Twenty-Five per cent. of the men,
bers of the senate and - per cent. of
the house fought on one side or the
other in the civil war.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
WEARIE AND WILLIE.

(They Won't Sleep Anywhere Except on
Flower Beds.)
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-18
PHOTOGRAPHIC DRUM.

--latest Instrument of Torture Employed
by Salvation Army.)
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-13
Eortha Loot tyUo waaks tho uau

For the last two weeks the news
papers have been filed with &C
counts of terrible disasters and
loss Of life and property in nearly
every section Of the United States,
caused by foods, fires, cyclones,
storms and tornadoes, with an
occasional steamship or railroad
or mine horror to vary the mon
otony. Kansas, Nebraska, Mis-
souri,. South Carolina, Georgia
and other States are the main
sufferers. Just now it is East St.
Louis that is afflicted, and its
population of $4,000 driven from
their homes by inundation. Al
Columbia, S. c., the loss of life
is placed at 81, and property loss
at 81, 1928, 900.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-13
How 1t Looks.

To any one unfamiliar with po-
litical conditions in this State the
present situation in Louisiana
must exhibit several strange feat
ures, among which is the gum
shoe methods employed by guber-
material candidates in their can
vass for the nomination. While
it is q known fact that several
very prominent men of the State
are seeking the governorship, not
one of them has yet placed him
self before the people or declared
upon any of the questions now at
issue. Furthermore, unless great
change takes place before the time
of nominating a State ticket, there
,, is no probability whatever of their
doing so. For this reticence the
candidate can scarcely be blamed.
The fault, or rather the cause, lies
with the powerful political ma
| chine, left us as relic of recon
struetion days, which has for
years past controlled absolutely
the naming of the ticket. The
only reform Of any moment de-
manded by the people is the cur
taiIment of the Governors ap-
| pointive power and making cleo
\ tive all offices Of public trust
For q candidate to favor this
/ thereby threatening the very OK
1 istence of the machine, Woult
! mean political suicide.
4 The only hope of those faTorlns
! the reform just mentioned lies II
| the nomination of the ticket by !
| primary election. Should thit
method be adopted and the candi
dates forced to go before the peo
pie on their merits for support
| there is little doubt that an able
man could be nomina ted to heat
ticket OF a platform advocating
! this reform.
| We scarcely believe that pr
imary will be ordered By the Stat
| Executive Committee, howeve
strong the demand for It may be
Past experience has sh own tn
machine that the people may b
! ignored and that a candidate non
mated by ''fxed' corventlo
can be elected because Of the 10,
atty of Democrats to the party
| Mer Rouge Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-13

Anniversary Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. P. T. Blacksher
entertained quite a number of
their friends at their lovely home
last Tuesday evening, the occasion
being the 21st anniversary of their
son David. The parlors and spa
cious Railways were decorated
with cut flowers and tropical
plants Of all kinds.
The hostess was assisted in re-
ceiving by her charming daughter,
Miss Elizabeth, and Mrs. j. Z.
Saizan, Mrs. Roswell Smith, Mrs.
A. O. Durio and Mrs. G. I. Bien-
venu, four of Opelousas' most
love young matrons.
A love storyin flowers arranged
by Miss Blacksher formed part of
the evenings entertainment, the
ones weaving the most correct ro-
nance with the names of flowers
being awarded prizes. Misses
Nell Hayes and Estelle Sandoz
we're the lucky winners, and were
each presented with lovely fan.
The guests were ushered into
the dining room, where delicious
luncheon was served. The table
was prettily decorated with hand
some Battenburg centerplece and
doylies. Pink being the color
scheme, lovely pink roses were
placed in tall vases at each cor
ner and few scattered over the
table, lights shaded with pink and
lanterns and frosting on the cakes
to correspond. Pink satin rib
bons were suspended from the
chandeliers and tied in bows at
the four corners of the table.
The birthday cake, trimmed with
81 lighted wax tapers, and resting
on a mirror, completed the deco
rations. The menu was elaborate
and included all the delicacies of
the season.
Others present We're: Misses
Nolan, Nell Hayes, Lou Haney,
Carrie Childs, Ella Saint, Estelle
Sandoz, Grace Zoder, Irene Shute,
Miss Levy, New Orleans, and
Maude Phillips, Barbreck; and
Messrs. w. Peckham, A. Jacobs.
Preston Griffith, F. NJ. Kerr, New
Orleans; James Byron Meginley,
Or. Wyckliffe, Frederick Hollier,
Marion Childs, Austin Perki IS,
Atc. Nolan, J. Pulford and David
;lacksher.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-13

For the next 15days, from May
80, | will make cabinet size photos,
81 kind, for So; half cabinet, So
kind, for 81; two dozen small PFC
lures for Csc. All work guaran-
teed. I'm not the only photog-
rapher in town, but / have the
only tent, and am better equipped
for all work than any man in town.
I do a class of work no other man
in town does. E. S. PRENTIss.
Studio adjoining Lacombe Hotel.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-06-13

The first 6 per cent bond, pay
able in gold, delivered to any pri-
vate person, was yesterday deliv-
cred by the Union Rice and Irrl-
CATION Co. to Mr.. Gustave B,
Fontenot, of Bellair's Cove. [,
was a $1O0 bond, and was taken
by Mr.. F. at par in part payment
Of right of way previously con
tracted for by him. We under.
stand that the bonds will soon be
offered for sale here and else
where.