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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-07-21
RATS HELD CONSULTATION.
After q Number Of the Rodents Had
Been Drowned They Resorted
to Winning Strategy.

There is a. story told Of certain hO-
tel in large city where the rats in
creased, despite dogs, cats and ferrets.
A few were bagged with a rife, but
soon they grew too wary for that
Traps and poison were matters Of
household experience, and even the
young and inexperienced In ratdom
knew enough to avoid them. Then the
manager hit upon new expedient
He swung lid on barrel with
a swivel, filled the barrel half-full Of
water, and fastened lump of cheese
in the center of the lid. AS soon as
a rat alighted on either side of the
lid, over he would go into the bar
rel, and for awhile rats were drowned
by the dozen.
Then it was evident that they held
rat council, for the number of the
victims grew steadily smaller. Some
times of morning there would be two
or three rats in the barrel; oftener
there were none at all. The observant
manager felt that they were all the
time trying to figure out how to get
that cheese. Sometimes two rats would
get on the edge of the barrel oppo-
site one another at the same time.
and balance the lid as they crept in
toward the center. This worked we'll
until one or the other forgot the need
of caution, when both fell in.
Finally one old rat mastered thu
|'game. For several nights the cheese
disappeared, and there was no rat
there in the morning to show for It,
One night the manager caught the rat
in the act of dropping from some Of
the pipes right in the center of the
lid. He balanced himself for a mo-
ment, then quietly nibbled at the
cheese. When he had satisfied him
self, he carefully moved off along the
line of the swivel, and dropped to the
floor, safe.
THAT was the point where I gave
it up" said the manager in telling the
story There are some other people
figuring on it now, but the kind of
man who is able to beat those rats
will probably be able to command 4
higher salary than l can afford to
pay."-N. Y. Tribune.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-07-21
A PEEP INTO DREAMLAND.

I'm going to tell you OF something saw.
saw it my very own self.
was sitting alone in my little low chair
In front Of the nursery shelf.
The nurse had just gone to bring up my tea,
The same as she does every night,
And I was quite happy there all by myself.
Watching the dim freight.
When all OF a sudden saw the toy boy
Unfasten his little toy drum,
And beckon across to the little toy girl
To put down her toy doll and come.
The white woody dog that I'd left on the
floor
Wagged his tail as they came down his
way,
And the old yellow donkey keep in the
box
Poked his head out the side with bray.
Just then am sure that they. heard susan's
voice,
For they stopped in the midst Of a game.
And they hurried right back to the mantel-
In the very same way that they came.
I tried to tell nurse the way they came
down,
And asked how it ever could be;
But she just shook her head, and laughed
as she said:
''Come and see what I've brought for
your tea
Catherine Spoors in Youths Companion.
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SUBLIME TURKISH PORTE.
Name Derived by the Government
from Gateway to the
Seraglio.

Whenever Turkey figures in the news
and as constantly disturbing ele-
ment in European politics she does al
most daily-the phrase sublime porte'''
generally appears. 1t occurs in all diplo-
matte correspondence relating to the at
fairs of the sultan's troublesome empire.
says the San Francisco Call. Many read
ers imagine that the words form one of
the titles Of the "sick man of the east
Others may know that it is the name be-
slowed on the Turkish foreign depart
ment. But few are aware whence it is
derived.
AS matter of fact, the Sublime
porte" is the main entrance to the an
cient seraglio and fallen into decay and
neglect. It is now merely a rather pic
turesQue old gate, with nothing sublime
about it, unless it be its evident hoary
antiquity.
The sublime porte, known to the Turks
as Bay-i-Humayun, was built as a prin-
cipal entrance to the old seraglio, which,
down to the end of the second mahmud's
reign, was the great palace of the sultans
the yildiz kiosk of those days. With
in were three great courts full of beauti-
full trees and bordered by the council
chamber and other official buildings of
the government.
Although much that was interesting
was destroyed by fire which swept the
palace in 1863, some of the ancient glories
remain inside the gateway.
The council chamber though in an ad-
vanced state of decay, still stands. Then
there are the mint, the celebrated treas
ury where uncut jewels, gold embroid-
cred clothing and wonderfully mounted
arms are stored in enormous quantities.
the armory, which once was the church
Of st. Irene, and museum. About the
sadly neglected gardens are scattered
several small kiosks, one containing the
imperial library, another some especial
ly fine tiles, and still another the prison
cells, in which the former sultans shut
up for life the princes who disturbed the
royal peace Of mind.
| From these gardens one may have q
wonderful view of the Bosphorus, the
Asiatic shore and the sea of Marmora
across the narrow jutting of the land
known as Seraglio point.
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WORLDS FAIR FEATURES.

There are more than hundred build
ings ON the 4O-acre Filipino reservation
ut the worlds fair.
Automobiles are used in collecting the
mail from "a mail and package boxes on
the worlds fair grounds.
A fine collection of boomerangs from
Australia is one of the latest additions to
the exhibits at the worlds fair.
A working model Of the Vienna filter
Ing plant, said to be one of the most em-
Gent in the world, is shown In the Model
street at the worlds fair.
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A FUNERAL IN BEETLEDOM.
Busv Insects Dug Grave and Buried
Dead Comrade with Neat
ness and Dispatch.

AUNT Luz" sends to the Wellspring
the following account Of the burial OF
a beetle which she witnessed. All
that it needed to make it quite human
was that there should have been one
beetle with prayer-book and spectacles
to read the burial service:
Out in a garden path one day, came
across q dead beetle-black and
smooth. No sooner had I seen IT.,
than two Of the same species came
out of the grass at the side of the
path, and began vigorously to push
away the earth from around the little
creature. They worked rapidly, and
apparently with plan. My curiosity
was aroused, and I stopped to watch
the proceeding. At once, as though
called by wireless telegraphy, dozen
or more beetles appeared from all d.
rections, and they Immediately began
To dig In the earth, with great vigor
and alacrity, until they had complete
" buried their comrade, and in few
minutes the ground was smoothed
over. and they had all disappeared,
hurrying and scurrying in all d1rec-
tions-gone in almost the twinklins
If an eve" and there was nothing to
tall of that event in the beetle-world'
l. "Beetles are such poky bugs.
They walk around so slow.
II always looks to me as II
They don't know where to 60.
But surely these beetles knew where
they we're going, and their walk was
anything but slow. l never saw SUCH
auickness in the insect world.
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A Gentle Reminder,

There is a great deal of religion
mixed up with nature" said the young
minister who was making a duty call.
eve. find an instructive sermon in each
blade of grass"
True" rejoined the strenuous female
member of his flock, 'and you have no
doubt noticed that grass, as a rule, is cut
very short. "-Cincinnati Enquirer,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-07-21

The Mexican Railroad company has
put up a monument of wood, IL feet high
and "a feet long, on desert spot few
miles south of Catoree. where the globe
is crossed by the tropic Of Cancer On
the top Of the monument there are two
hands pointing out the two zones.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-07-21
EngaRements.

Patience-There is a great difference
between engagements.
Patrice-You mean between an en-.
gagement Of armies and an engagement
of man and woman?
EYES,"
Mot much difference. The men al
ways CHIN to get the worst of it,
YOnkers Statesman.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-07-21

Cadiz is built Of stone of such pure
white that at little distance It looks
like 9 city Of snow.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-07-21
japanese Postmen on Wheels.

Japanese 4Use1en Oh W1ee13.
Japanese postmen whose routes carry
them into the country use bicycles
Their wheels are made by local manufae.
turers, who have appropriated improve.
ments from both British and Americas
patents.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-07-21

Country Without Newspapers.
The empire of Morocco is the most
important state that 10 absolutely
without q newspaper.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-07-21

Then, as the drayman came forward
with knowing look at the dropping
figure she was UNFOLDING, take this
man to his home at once, IL Rue Cit
ronelle. Here is dollar"
She hesitated little, glancing at the
drayman doubtfully. But there was no
time for explanations. She could hear
the engine on track seven changing its
bell for departure. Every moment was
precious now; and, after all, it did not
matter what the drayman thought
There were things of vastly more I'M
portance.
Inside, she again glanced sharply uI
and down. A man was running in hel
direction, heading toward the rear oil
train nine She recognized him as mes.
senger 20, and friend of Ben's. Sh.
stopped at the door of the car in which
was hyr basket. AS the man drew
near he saw her and slackened hi:
pace somewhat.
"Hello, Miss Delia!" he called
"come to see Ben off again, have you
And brought him another nice lunch
too! Well, well, but he's lucky dog
wish I were in his shoes. You mus
excuse my hurry, though. This trail
pulls out in three minutes, and wan
1 to reach my section"
Della could hear her heart thumpin
In its anxiety.
your section is in the rear, sup
poss?" she Questi~aed, raising he
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
Shull- Stepp.

An unusually pretty home
wedding occurred at the res
idence of Mr.. and Mrs. J. @.
Shull Thursday afternoon. when
were solemuized the nuptials of
Miss Laura Shull and Mr.. VIM.
Stepp.
The parlor Of the pretty little
home was tastefully decorated
with palms and evergreens.
where the large crowd gathered.
and the number of handsome
presents bestowed gave evidence
of the popularity of the young
people.
Shortly before 4 o'clock the
bride, dressed in a handsome
travelling dress, entered on the
arm of the groom, to where Rev.
J. B. Oakley awaited them. The
marriage service was short and
impressive. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Stepp Immediately
left via the Mobile & Ohio for a
trip through the North before
going to their future heme in
Maiden.
The young people are well
known here, the bride being a
fair and lovable young lady and
popular with a wide circle of
friends. Mr.. Stepp at one time
occupied the position as dis
patcher on the Southern r. r.,
in this city, and now occupies the
position as chief dispatcher on
an important system in Maiden,
Mo
THE DISPATCH joins in hearty
good wishes for a long and happy
married life
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
allies Mistake.

A Lies Mistake, as pre-
scented at the Columbus Opera
House Friday night, was a play
with many good qualities to
recommend it to the public. and
a fair sized audience was pres
ent to enjoy it. The play itself
is drama pure and simple. and
is one that holds the audience
from start to finish. The char
acters are all well placed. Miss
Alice Walker, the leading lady,
was bewitching as Nora TreYan-
ion, an innocent. fatherless
child, and later in the character
Of Ernest Mortimer took the
house by storm. Robert A. Ben
nett as Senley Tyers was hap
PLY placed, enacting the charac-
ter of artist and morphomaniac
with ease and precision. Cecil
Martyr was cast as Wally Heath
cote, the baby of the smart set.
This was Mr.. Martyrs first ap-
pearance ia this role and his de-
piction Of the character was re
ceived with great applause. The
play has not a weak character in
it and the manager is to be con
graduated on his venture ia this
city.
Mr.. J. B. Patterson, in render
ing several popular songs be
tween acts was well received,
and was the recipient of several
handsome bouquets.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03

Base ball will be very popular
this season. Already the nation
al game is being discussed among
the best players in the United
States. In order to meet the
demand which is sure to come
in Columbus we have put in a
supply Of base balls, bats, masks,
gloves and mits. Our prices are
as low as the lowest. Come and
see our line. Liberal discounts
to clubs. Johnston s. Game.
Mr.. J. G. Ellis died at his home
in this city Thursday after a
short illness with pneumonia.
Mr.. Ellis was originally from
Gale donna and had been res
ident Of this city only a short
time. The body was taken to his
old home for interment.
Mr.. w. S. Mullins and Major
John p. Mayo returned Friday
from jackson where they were
called by Adjutant General
Fridge for the purpose of elect
ing a successor to the Office OF
Colonel of the First Mississippi
regiment. formerly held by Col.
Levy. Capt. Montgomery, Of
Greenville, was elected to this
place.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
Gives Health. vIaur and lone.

Heribne IS a boon for sufferers from
aneamia. By its use the blood is
quickly regenerated and the color be-
comes normal. The dropping strength
is revived. The languoris diminished.
Health, vigor and tone predominant
New life and happy activity results.
Mrs Belle II. Shirel, Aliddlesborough
Ills. writes: Il have been troubled
with liver complaint and poor blood.
and have found nothing to benefit me
like Herbine. hope never to be witt :
out it. have wished thauI had known
of it in my husbands lifetime . soc.
Sold by, Johnston & Game.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
AROUND THE CITY


Mr. J. W. Bell, Of West Point,
was in the city the past week.
Great embroidery sales begin
tomorrow at Kaufman Bros.
Garden seed and onion sets at
Johnston & Gaines drug store
Kaufman Bros. are showing
the newest and prettiest goods.
One thousand yards of new
EN- brOideries at Kaufman Bros.
Mayo & Weaver's cold drops
will cure any cold. Phone for a
bottle, . cents.
William Kneeland s. Go. guar
anteed shoes and oxfOrds, spring
stock, in at Selig's.
We are prepared to show you
many new spring and summer
goods. Kaufman Bros.
We are glad to note the recov-
cry Of Mr.. r. NJ. Runnels from
his recent severe illness.
Mrs Ernest Bell returned
home Tuesday after a pleasant
visit to friends in this city.
See the new line of waists at
Selig's. Silks, lawns, etc. The
Mexican work predominates.
Mr.. r. Z. Leigh left last week
for New York, where he goes to
purchase his spring and summer
stock.
Mr.. Jesse Locke spent a few
days last week in Columbus tie
guest Of his brother, MIR. T. j.
Locke.
Mir. John Love has purchased
the stock Of Ezell & CO. on Main
street, and will engage in HE
general grocery business.
inst received a ton Of ala6aS.
tine Decidedly the best and
IN ~ sanitary finish for walls
F}5r prices, eic., see Mayo &
Weaver.
The F1auklin Academy eel
ebrat, y lshiugtOu 5 birthday
by uufaril3& q large flag, and
appropriate exercises IN the class
room THE afternoon was given
as a holiday.
Wauted-Men or women local
repress natives for d high class
magazine Large commissions.
Cash prizes. Write J. n
Trainer, 50 East Washington
Square, New York. n. "
Ladies are welcomed and pro
vided for in my oyster parlOr on
North Market street. Oysters
are a great after the show luxury.
Call and try them.
1025-tf. p. GERAUD.
We are the exclusive dealers
in the celebrated Vermont Seed
Irish Potatoes. This variety is
especially prolific, and parties
who have heretofore planted
them can not be induced to take
any other variety. You try them
this season. MAYO & Weaver.
A bill introduced before the
House Thursday inviting VIM. j.
Bryan to address the Legisla-
ture was killed without a single
dissenting voice. 1t is quite ev-
ident that Mr.. Bryan is not held
in IS high esteem in Mis- sissippi
as formerly.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03

Two small white boys, who
gave their names as Harry Lynch
and Paul Mimic, hailing from
Montgomery, were picked up by
the officers yesterday and al
lowed to tell their tale before
Mayor Gunter. They claim to
be in search Of a job. but told
such conflicting stories about
their past that Mayor Gunter
had them locked ia the cali
bose until communication could
be had with their parents. They
are typical types Of the street
Arab, and although very youth
full, seem to be at home in their
present quarters despite their
protests to the contrary.
Now ready with oysters for the
homes Of COlumb bus. Telephone
your orders and have fresh oys-
ters delivered promptly. The
only oyster place in town which
receives fresh shipments twIce
each day. in the morning via Ar
tesla. in the afternoon via Mont
gomery. p. GERAUD.
Mr. Jas. n. Keaton has sold
his home in this city aud viii, in
tire near future, erect d hand
some two story residence on his
lot ca Sixth street South. Mr..
Sribbljug, of Tupelo, is tie pur-
chaser Of Mr.. Keaton S present
home and wiz shortly move TO
this city
Mr. 0. M Lawrence, an old
Columb bus boy who has Aeen
practicing law for the rast few
years 10 Boouville, has removed
to this clay, whore he viii con
tlnue his practice. Mr.. Lawrence
has his office with Mr.. c. Ii.
Hale
The Vienna made a return trip
to points down the river yester-
day, after bringing a shipment
of cotton to this city The little
boat returned loaded with mer-
chandise for planters down the
river.
When the breath is foul and
the appetite disordered, Prickly
Ash Bitters is the remedy
needed. Impurities the stomach,
liver and bowels, sweetens the
breath. promotes vigor and
cheerfulness.
Excellent assortment of tailor
made suits, brillianteens, silks
and flannel at Hirshman 5.
After the first of March the
post Office at Dunbar viii be dis
continual. A petition has been
submitted for a rural route to
take in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Fred Shull came up from
Greenwood last week to attend
the marriage Of his sister.
Sample line of embroidered
and hemstitched handkerchiefs
at Hirshman s.
Mr.. Billups Harris spent the
past week IN Meridian.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
COTTON STATEMENT.
For Week Ending Friday. February 26. 1904.
Prepared by r. A. Carson, Secretary Column
bus Cotton Exchange.

Mr.. @. B. Smith, Secretary Of
the Local Board of Examiners,
has received instructions from
Washington to set an examina-
ton for March ). The examina-
ton will be held for the purpose
Of securing substitute city car
riers and substitute clerk for the
city postofice.
The friends of Mr.. jack Will
liams will regret to learn Of his
serious illness with pneumonia
IN ST. Louis, the report of which
reached this city yesterday.
Miss Annie Curry, of Carroll
ton, Ala, ard Miss Gertrude
Hood. Of Vienna, are The guests
of Capt. ". b. PEBBLES on College
street.
Mrs. Il. e. Strickland and
Mrs. n. D. Temple, Of Shannon,
are III the city, the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. e. McManus.
Mr.. J. ]. Sjurdivant returned
yesterday from jackson 10
spend to day with his family.
Magnificent line OF mills ends
embroideries and insertions at
Hirshman 5.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
Gas Stoves.

IF you love your wife buy her
one. Standing over hot stoves
makes a woman get old and ugly
quick. We have applications for
a nun Der of gas stoves. We are
ordering them just as fast as we
receive orders. Our first con-
Segment is looked for daily.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
Race Track Addition.

Having sold the firts 100 lots
at $500 each. the next 100 lots
are $4,000 each. Get 10 while
you can; delay means more
money. From present outlook
the lots will be worth double
this amount within six months.
Phil a. holland. Owner, Gultport.
Miss.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
lob Printing for The New Year.

Are you needing any printing
for the New Year? If so, let US
give you an estimate on the
same. We will be glad to sub
nit samples and quote prices on
anything in the printing line
Telephone as and we do the rest.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
Chlldran,s couahs and Colds.

Mrs. Joe McGrath, 327 Z. First
street Hutchinson, Kan, writes: Il
have given Ballard 5 Horehound
Syrup to my children for coughs and
colds for the past four years, and find
it the best medicineI ever used. I'm
like many cough syrups. it contains
no opium, but viii soothe and heal
any disease of the throat or lungs
quicker than any other remedy. 25c,
SOC and $10O at Johnston < Game,
druggists.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
More Light!
Better Light!
Electric Light!

The best light known to man.
Clean, Clear and Convenient.
Houses will be wired at actual
cost. Estimates furnished on
application. We do not say that
Electric Lights are the cheapest.
Nothing the cheapest is ever the
best.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-03-03
The Best Couch syrup.

5. t. Apple, ex-Probate Judge,
Ottawa Co, Kansas, writes: This is
to say thatI have used Ballard s Hore-
hound Syrup for years, and that [ do
not hesitate to recommend it as the
best cough syrup I have ever used. =
25c, soc and $1.O0 bottles at Johnston
& Gaines, drug store.