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HOW
DlNWDDIE COUNTY
WAS ORGANIZED *
Copyright. 1905, BY Daily Story Pub. Coz
CALVIN GOODRICH

HAT puts me in mind" inter
rupted Capt. Baggs, "of the
organization of Dinwiddie county"
Our somewhat contentious conyersa-
ton concerned the relative merits of
Kaffir and common corn for fattening
purposes. The pertinence OF Capt.
Baggs' recollections was often start
ling. For instance, the subject OF
Herefords would suggest to his mind
the exactions of the shoe trust, and
a simple assertion that twas "gittin'
bout the time for buckwheat cakes
to let up" recalled the Astabula wreck.
Shifting his feet from the bricks,
which held one corner of the stove i'll
precarious security, to the edge OF the
grocer's counter, thus effectually cut
ting off escape except by the window,
Baggs proceeded with the narration OF
theearly annals of Dinwiddie county.
TWAS dry season at New<Athens,
= name, by the way, which supplanted
the vulgar one of Cowtail Springs. !
hadn't sold single lot in Baggs addi-
tion. What with tourists ceasin' to
yearn for high life on our well-trained
buckin' bronchos, and the low-down
report of a couple of special examiners
for Dutch syndicate we'd done some
business with, New Athens was duller
than hired hands razor. It was Bob
Mcintosh Matched the scheme. Bob
was alleys a-thinkin' up new enter
prises, and could promote north and
south pole railroad as easy as findin' a
man to drink with you. Back in Ohio,
where he come from, Bob invented a
patent collection plate. It was hard
shell community and loosened like q
bank vault door on rusty hinges. He
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
Two Bathers ElectrOcutcd.

In recent English accident TWO
bathers were electrocuted by an alter
mating current of 200 volts, by which
the baths were lighted. A report OF
the investigation that followed states
that with dry skin the resistance OF
the human body between finger-tip
and finger-tip is about 10000 ohms, and
a pressure of 1000 volts is necessary to
send one-ffth ampere through it, yet
a touch at 1900 volts with wet skin
is likely to be fatal With dry hands
the poles of an alternating current of
200 volts could be grasped with only a
painful shock, this being about the
limit of shocks given for amusement
at fairs. The current is about one
two hundredth ampere. With wet skin
the resistance would probably be less
than 1000 ohms, and at 200 volts the
current passed would exceed one-ffth
amDere
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
IMPROVED AWNING.
While, at the Same Time, Keep
ing Out SUMS Rays.

While an awning in front of win.
dow will shade it from the sun on
bright summer day, yet it also
shuts off the circulation of air to
some extent, and is apt to render
the room within close and sitting.
In the drawing we show al awning
invented by two Virginians, who
claim that it will not cut off the sup
ply of air, but rather augment it.
The object is to construct the anvil
ing in a manner to permit :ateral
adjustment of the frame. TIE lat
ter, instead of being secured direct
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SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The four greatest needs of Greece
grain, coal, iron and lumber-are the
ones which the United States would
best be able to supply.
The yearly gross earnings of the
United States Steel corporation are APP
proximately equal to the gross revenue
received by the United States govern
ment.
Seventy French firms manufacture
motor cars and their combined output
last year was $4,000 cars. The industry
employed 100000 workmen, earning on
an average $500 a year each.
Large deposits of stone suitable for
photographic purposes have been dis
covered and opened in Thessaly. Greek
experts report that this stone is far su-
perior in quality to the best itho-
graphic stone heretofore known in Eu-
rope.
Under the heading, "A New German
Industry" German papers state that
the manufacture of quartz glass is
rapidly developing in that country.
Quartz glass consists essentially of
melted quartz and is perfectly trans
lucent.
The membership of the United Mine
Workers of America, as shown from
the number who paid the per capita
tax during the month of March, is
larger than it has ever been in the his
tory of the organization. Last year it
reached $4,000, while this year it is
264,439.
Peat fuel in freight locomotives in
Sweden has hauled the maximum load,
the cost being about the same as with
English coal. To avoid the expense of
an extra fireman, however, the peat is
now mixed with an equal weight OF
coal, and the mixture has proven so
satisfactory that it is to be tried on pas
senger trains.
The shape of the rudder of vessel
seems to be of more Importance than
has been generally supposed. Expert
ments in Scotland by J. Foster King
indicate that the rectangular form has
decided advantages. as it presents a
larger surface at the loda line under
all conditions and requires smaller
stock and working gear than curved
shapes. With sufficient area the mar
row blade is as effective as the broad
one, while it can be set more rapidly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
THE FIRST AUTOMOBILE.
Read Locomotive Made in EnglA1o
in 1854 Il Still in Existence
In London.

While it is matter of history that
the first locomotive made and run in
England was a small model of an
ordinary road locomotive constructed
in 1884 by William Murdoch, it Is
probably little known that this origi-
nal engine is still in existence, and
has, within the past year, been ex-
hibited in London by Messrs-
Tangyes, Limited. The little loco
motive is about IA inches high and
10 inches long, with . width over the
driving wheels of seven inches. The
annexed reproduction of recent
photograph of it illustrates it's make
up very clearly. There is an oblong
board, mounted upon three wheels,
with two driving wheels at the rear
attached to a crank axle, and one
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
African Sleepinx Sickness.

The African lethargy, or sleeping
sickness, long dreaded in central Afri-
ca, has recently depopulated districts
in Uganda. The fear that it will reach
the Cape to Cairo railway and be
spread over the world prompted the
British government to send medical
commission to investigate it. The
malady is essentially a chronic form
of contagious meningitis produced by
a germ. It resembles cerebro-spinal
meningitis, but is of longer duration.
It is almost invariably fatal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
AerOn autical.

"Pa, what's the difference between
q balloon and an a;rship?'
''Nhy, my son, balloon goes
straight up, but nobody can tell
where an airship is going until the
earth bumps into tn. Y. Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25

which of school hours and throughout the
where children rop free from the dangers of the street, and
the evening mothers and fathers may listen good music
We have discovered that the large interior of
CAPABLE much has afforded and the
evening opening the cooms to boys clubs that few
wears ago found shelter in the saloons
We have discovered that the public school belongs to the
negborood and that people well children have
building oohouses with basement assembly halls for
of evening and other entertainments
We beginning make of the schools genuine ngbohood CEN
people day night the round for the idea
that the school belongs to the public believe
the right track for is through the public school that
if to last the oldtme democracy OF the
l-,e1ican people.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
Vicious.

Lucilla-It is said that beautiful
women depend wholly on their looks
for social success.
Caroline-Perhaps that is true. Il
is not every girl that can talk as en-
tertainingly as you, dear.-KansaA
City Journal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
NEW USES FOR THE PUBLIC
CCu00I By JACOB A. CANTER,
O014OOA Pcsiden Borough o
Bv JACOB A. CANTER,

believe that we in New York are just beginning
to find out the of our public schools.
In the past we have made them gloomy temples to
the three RS, closed except during hours in which
were imprisoned the reluctant worshipers To-day we
are building cheerful shrines always open for the
cultivation of the three HIS, head, heart and hand.
We have discovered that play is educational and
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
Old Are Of Anne ricnns.

OIu aye O1 A"erIcuHSs
The United States has 3,435 inhabit-
ants who are more than 100 years old.
Among these are two men, an Indian
and a negro, who are past $50. These
two are the most aged.-Chicago
Chronicle.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Men are too much inclined to;accept
Chicago Daily News.
Estate Agent Ito laborers's SONY
"Here, my boy, where can I find your
father?" Boy-"In the pig stye, sir.
You'll know i'm by is brown 'at!"-
Punch.
Tommy-''Was that your mother l
saw with you yesterday" Willie-"1
guess so; It any rate, she's the one who
carries the key to the jam closet at our
house, boston Transcript.
He Didn't Count-"So your house is
being built at last?" Eyes" II thought
the plans didn't suit YOU" "Oh, they
don't, but they suit my wife and the
architect, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Press.
II see that New York woman shot
her husband because she mistook him
for burglar" "say, amt it wonder
full how all those New Workers get to
look alike ?'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Sam-"Aren't you jealous. Your best
girl is throwing kisses to me-" Harry
-"Nonsense'! She intends them for
mel" Sam-"Weli, they say woman
never hits anything she aims att
Town Topics.
His Expe rience. - Publisher ibid
the people of Stringtown receive you
warmly?" Book Agent-"Well, I guess
yes. They made it so hot for me that l
took the first train out of the place.
Chicago Daily News.
A What do you think of
my poems?" asked the young author.
SWELL" answered Miss Cayenne, "they
are betwixt and between. They're too
sensible for nonsense verses and too
nonsensical for sensible verses. -
Washington Star.
"He chased the car for a block and
a half, whistling as loud as he could all
the time" "And did he catch it ~ mo.
You see his whistling attracted the mo-
torman, who looked around and dis
covered what he was trying to do."-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
silk Worms Are Voracious.


The silk worms produced from one
ounce of eggs will consume from 1,7OO
pounds to 2,4o0 pounds of mulberry
leaves during the 40 days of their life.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-06-25
STRANGERS Now.

II never wear the same dress twice"
said the spinster who had more money
than beauty.
"And is it true" queried the girl
whose face was her fortune, that you
really have different set of teeth for
each day in the week?"-Chicago Daily
News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
SULLIvAN'S TRIAL BEGUN.
Ghe Ex-senator Denies That He Ever Made
Any Proposition to Layton to Secure
Three Votes for 1000.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Aug. 2O.-The
frial of Senator w. p. Sullivan, OF
Christian county. charged with solicit
lng bribe, began in the circuit court
yesterday. Judge H. G. Timmonds,
Of Lamar, is trying the case. Sullivan
denied that he ever made any PROPOSE
itlnn to Layton to secure three votes
Tor the sum Of $500 and charged Lay
non with attempting to bride him for
$1,000 to vote for the alum bill.
Senator Smith took the stand and
partly corroborated the testimony
given by Sullivan and claimed that
layton told him that Sullivan had
ignored him. Maj. Emmett Newton
also testified that Layton offered to
wnrchase Sullivan through him. Lay
ann denied this and charged that New
non borrowed go from him on the train
one day and had never returned It
Judge Timmonds ruled against the
attorney general In every attempt to
show the attitude Of Senator Sullivan
towards the alum bill in the legislature
q 1901 and compelled him to connne
Ain inquiries to the legislature Of, 1903.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
THE TABLES TURNED.
A Detective shacIkiss Prisoner 70 ses"
INIT the latter Gets the Keys ana
ehackIes the Detective

Cheyenne. wyo. Aug. @.-AiDsls
Ecklund, alias George Johnson wno
was captured at Rawlins and was De-
ing taken back to Chicago to answer 70
the charge Of grand larceny, eifectea 3
remarkable escape from Detective
Marsden. Marsden left Rawlins Tues
day night with Ecklund and TO MAKE
s,,re Of his man shackled bim to q sea'
in the smoking compartment Of . chair
car. while Marsden was sleeping De-
side his prisoner Ecklund went through
the detectives pockets, secured tne
keys to the shackles, released himself
and then shackled the officer to the
steam pipes. Having relieved the ON
Ger Of his weapons and other property
Ecklund left the train at Laramie
Marsden was not awakened by the con-
ductor until Cheyenne was reacneo,
when he called for assistance. Az
Marsden had absolutely nothing on ms
person to prove that he was NOT .
prisoner the trainmen would not re-
lease him. The railroad authorizes
telegraphed to Chicago for Instructions
and when the train reached Sydney
Marsden was finally released from MS
predicament. Last night he passed
through Cheyenne en- route TO Laramie
TO try to effect the recapture OF nis
prisoner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
Political Leaders

consressman Byrd s. MCGUIRE, NationaI Rep
resentatiye, writes from Guthrie. OKLA:
.T was afflicted With an internal or
deem astula and my condition was most
critical when went TO you feel that ~
sk,llful and delicate treatment you saved
my life"
Senator I. D. Caldwell writes from Memphis,
Tenn.:
"ror f,fteen years I had suffered intense
" with piles II has now been six months
ance YOU released me. cured. l stayed
with YOU three weaks and paid nothing un-
I'll cured"
PhIlIIp D. Scott. one Of the Seven National
Commissioners Of the St. Louis Exposition
writes:
"r ann satisfied that q permanent cure
has been effected in my case. and you have
my heartfelt thanks."
Senator J. I. Dusfous writes from Smith
Center, Has;
.sYour treatment has been very satisfao-
tory. There have been no symptoms OF
return Of the trouble, and was treated
by you ten years ago"
{. ". Rambo, Ireasuser Of 0klahomA. Wrties
frsm Guthrie, Okla:
your treatment Of my rectal trouble
eminently satisfactory. and I shall not
hesitate to send my friends TO you"
coaFressnan J. n Miller. National Repre-
sentative. writes from couscii Grove, kas.:
Having been perfectly cured can high
" recommend your methods and relia-
bflity."
". n lrvIa. United States Department Of AZ
rlcuiture. writes iron washlagtoa, D. G.:
Il suffered from q nstuiA; your treatment
was successful. and am happy 70 state
that aftss n years there have been Ne
gnDtou e = return q ne 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
SPOKE ON BOODLEISM
Cor. Dockery Makes an Address at
the Missouri State Fair.
CORRUPTION MUST Be STAMPED OUT.
sEhs Courts, the Governor Says. Should Pro-
vide Speedy and Impartial Trials and
Every Guilty Man should BE Punished
--People Of An Parties Honest.

\ Sedalia, Mo-. Aug. 20.-Governor'i
day at the Missouri state fair attract
I'd 1000 people. Gov. Dockery arrived
nj eight o'clock in the morning, but
Gov. Bailey, Of Kansas, was delayed
md did not come until late In the aft
ernoon. Gov. Dockery was introduced
10 all the people that could get within
me sound Of his voice at 1880 p. m
and spoke briefly on 1.-THE Development
Of the Resources Of Missouri" after
which he switched off to boodleism
national and state.
at is an industry that has appeared
10 thrive Of late" he said. las Is EVIL
iicnced by the post Office scandals I'M
earthed at Washington. Prior TO thai
time 1t was carried on with high
hand in st. Louis. The Missouri legis-
lature has not escaped either, but
the day Of reckoning is now at hand
The boodler plies his vocation for per-
sonal advantage. His ill-gotten gains
can be Of no possible advantage to any
political organization. The people Of
all parties are honest 1t follows
therefore, logically and inevitably
that all political parties are interested
On crushing out the pernicious practices
Of the boodler. =.
corruption In public position should
he stamped out. 1t has appeared IN
city. state and national governments
Investigations of this evil should be
Mearlessly pressed by the courts and
sothers upon whom the law devolves
Sfhis duty. The courts should provide
speedy and impartial trials and every
guilty man should be punished. The
federal authorities are now engaged In
me investigation of corrupt practices,
nptably those recently disclosed In the
most office department. In st. Louis
fnr years, riotous corruption prevailed
A many Of the departments Of that
city.
ssThe election Of q reform admins
tration, reinforced by a tireless prose-
cuting officer, courts and juries has
aided in the restoration Of an honest
and frugal administration Of city al
fairs, Corruption In our state legisla-
amre is now being probed by efficient
states attorneys and the judicial ma
Chinery OF Cole county. l am conf
dent that our prosecuting officers and
the courts will fully vindicate the
honor Of the state by bringing to JUS
lice boodling violators Of the law. The
Dower Of the great office committed to
my care will continue to be lawfully
employed in sustaining the courts In
their efforts to enforce the law and
punish public officials who have been
faithless to duty"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
No Money Till Cured
The Iron Industry
MuNcIE. mo. Nov. q. boo.

MUNcIE. IND. Nov. n. 100
Drs. Thornton q Minor. Kansas City. Mo.
, 0entlemen.-You are welcome to use my
name in any capacity In which II vth 90
you good. l feel satisfied With the treat
ment and know that the cure u perma-
nent one have advised numerous friends
to caIl on you, and will continue 70 DO %
from time TO time a. the opportunity pee-
i feel confident that your treatment u
the only treatment Of this class OF uvs-
bic thanking you for past favorss In
very gratefully yours rTrurY.
fsec'y and Treas Of the huncie Iron ana
steel Mfg. Col
Jo,sph I. Sheridan. President Of me
ahc-iden Stove Mfg. Co. Quincy, H.
writes, under date Of March 18Th. 49, -.
sYour. treatment gave me no pain, -
~ bren afflicted with piles for ovsr y
yearS i am At this time u perfect nsa,sn
Ard Weigh heavier than any tine auIn9
~ 40 NE. You refused 70 accept any
pay untll I was satisnsd 81 NJ cure
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
|SEATTLE'S CONGRESS
The Committee on Resolutions TO
Report This Afternoon.
SEPARATE STATEHOOD RECOMMENDED
Friends Of OkIahoms who Want Joins
Statehood Likely to Mako Fight
A Fish Hatchery ON Fraser
River Favored.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 21.-St Louis
will be the next place of meeting OF
the Transmississippi congress II the
executive committee can make proper
arrangements for dates and entertain
ment. The delegates were unanimous
in the choice for st. Louis for the
convention city, but the matter was
left in the hands of the executive
committee for settlement with the un-
derstanding that St. Louis Is to be
given the preference.
The committee on resolutions VIII
be ready to report this afternoon. All
the fights Of the congress have been
in the meetings of this committee.
The report will recommend separate
statehood for Indian territory and Ok
lahoma and a fight will likely be
made on the floor Of the congress by
the delegates from Oklahoma who
want Joint statehood.
The committee will favor the es-
tablish ment Of q fish hatchery on the
banks Of the Frazer river. This was
asked for by the Washington delega-
ton. They approve the resolution
recommending to congress that the
consular service be placed under civil
service. They also approve the reso'
luton from California to have geo
logical surveys continued.
~ L. u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27

celeeniUn 10 present their views to
the congress yesterday, but after Gov
Brady had told why he was averse to
this form Of government ex-Gov'
swinkerd declined to talk because he
could not have time enough.
The feature Of the morning session
Yesterday was the address OF Hon
walter Gresham, OF Galveston. on
."The Necessity of First Class Har.
bors to the Commercial and Industrial
Development Of Our Country"
An hour was devoted to the irriga'
ton question. A speech was made by
George II. Maxwell. Of Chicago, and .
paper was read by G. B. Booths, Of
Los Angeles, on this subject.
The delegates were taken to the
Puget sound navy yard last night %
see the cruiser New York and view
the navy yard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
KANSAS crTY. MO-. April Q. isca.

KANSAS ClTI. MO.' Apth . AsV~-
Drs. Thornton q Minor. Kansas City. Mo-
Gentlemen:--It has been some time since
you discharged me from your treatment
thoroughly cured OF the PLEA
Ny apology for not having dropped IN
occasionally IL that I. having had no furth-
er trouble whatever from the Piles. II was
not Necessary. VOC may rest assured that
l am deeply sensible Of the great service
you performed In the thorough and perma-
nent cure you effected In my case Not
outstanding your liberal terms Of not ask
ing for pay until absolutely assured Of q
cure. aid not hesitate TO pay you At once,
a. / had and stfll have the fullest conf
dence In your guarantees. and know that
should the Piles ever return (which DO
not anticipatel. you would treat me again
free Of charge. Yours respectfully,
JERoNB TwTTcHELL-
president and Treasurer o. Kansas CITY
Roonns and corrugating companyl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
CUR .
OF
PILES
Bankers Cured

@. q. Gray, Cashier American National Bank.
Kansas City. NO.. writes under date Of Nov.
nth:
Enclosed herewith you will hnd my
With II my sincere gratitude for the relief
you have given me through your very thor
ough and effective treatment Of my case
Of F1stula and Piles. The suffering or
pain occaa9ned BY ycur treatment .i1s19I~ w ~rs
annoyance undergone BY me previously, I
shall ever feel thankful, and when occasion
arises win recommsnd you to my friends'
chas. n. Moore, Asst. Cashier National Baak
Of Commerce. writes uadsr date q March y.
lSOE
ut 70 now more than year since you
treated me for piles, and am perfectly
we'll and feel that the cure y permanent
The mere fact that you 90 not demand
payment until you have satisfied your pa
cured cured no soA, DOUBT ss has been ths means q
bringing thousands to your institution"
We have treated and cured 80 maay bank-
ees that this small space will not permit Us
10 print even the extracts Of their letters.
We publish q book fof bakers Whlch COZ.
talnS nothing but the names o. bankers
whom We have cured We give herewith Q
INST OF their names and ask eli those who are
Ia the banking business to write for this
special book, which Is free and postpaid.
c. B. coCKRILL President Exchange
Bank. Platte City. Mo.
WIN. STEELE. President Farmers Com
merciai Bank, Holden, Mo.
GEORGE W. OSBORN. Vice President
Bank Of Oak Grove Oak Grove. Mo.
d. o. II. p. CATRoN, President Of Bank Of
West Plains. NO.. West Plains, No.
=. N. WILSON, Cashier State Bank Of
Soldier. Soldier. Kaa-
W, r. LACAFF, Assistant Cashier First
National Bank. Nevada. Mo. '
A. 4 DwELLE, Cashier Commercial
National Bank Independence. Kaa.
L. d sCARnROUGH. President Of Banl
Of Waukomis, Waukomis. Ok.
n D. MINIS, Secretary indian TERRITORY
Bankers Association. Rolf, !, T.
]. B, BRUMER, Vice President Of tn
First National Bank. olathe, Kas.
T. II. PATTERSON, Assistant Cashiei
Bank Of Cass County. ..f.
ID. I. HOsKINs, Cashier San Miguel Ma
tionai Bank East Las Vegas. n. N.
J. r BOW. President Of Kiddsr Bank
Kiddor, No,
d. y LOWER, Cashier stato Bank o
NarkA. NarkA. Kas-
r. c. BEAsLEY, President Davies coun
~ Bent Pattonpourg No -