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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Bryan Made a Big Hit at
Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 13.-Every
available inch of space in Tomlinson
ball was crowded last night at political
meeting which marked tho close of the
first day of W. j. Bryan's tour Of
Indiana. Bryan arrived in lndianapo.
lis last evening, having spoken at
Rock Vile. Veddersbura and Crawfords.
vile. enroute from Terre Haute.
During the hours proceeding the meet.
ing Mr.. Bryan held a public rsce ption
at his hotel. An illuminated parade
escorted Speaker Bryan and the recep'
ton committee to the hall.
John W. Kern. candidate for governor
presided and in his speech introducing
Mr.. Bryan, said: =.
II present to you q man who came
out OF the campaign of 1900 with q
strong hold on the affections Of the
American people, but he came from the
st. Louis convention with q stronger
bold on the affections of the democratic
people than ever he had BEFORE"
Mr.. Bryan was greeted with cheering
and waving Of hats and handkerchief.
He began by saying:
Il have appeared in this hall in .
different role from that in which I now
appear. I come not AZ Moses to
guide the party, but as Aaron speaking
for one whom call Moses, Judge Alton
B. Parker"
Throughout his speech he insisted
that it was not for the sake of "beinR
in line" but through sincerity he
championed the cause of Parker and
Davis and . united democracy. Mr..
Bryan was interrupted by repeated
cheering. Tho large crowd remained
attentive to the end.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20

A fly sat on the horn of an OK, "Do
trouble you by my weight" asked the
fly. "Not at ALL" said the OK. II did
not know you were there" This fable
condensed from the Latin has an appli-
cation to some certain would be Jour.
mails of modern times.-Devils Lake
Inter Ocean.
The same fable applies to the little
Cuckoo rags published in Williams and
Ward counties. The effect of their
"'ighting" on the Graphic is just about
paramount to the fv.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Notice of District Court.

Notice ia hereby piven that the Hon.
L. J.. Pslda, judge of the Eighth Judicial
District. will hold term of said court
for Williams county, at Winston, on
Tuesday, the first day OF November,
1904, for the purpose of granting citi-
zen's papers to all persons entitled to
the same. As none but full citizens
can vote at the coming November cleo
ton. it is advisable that all persons not
in posse ssion of their naturalization
papers. appear before the judge on the
above date, with two witnesses, who
have known them for the last FIVE
years. and who are full citizens them.
selves.
Zeno Bruepeer, Clerk OF Court.
Dated Williston, N. D., Oct. 49, 1904.
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Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Minot, n: D., !

Land Office at Minot, n. D.,
Sept. 10Th, 1904. :
named settler has Aled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his
claim and that said proof will be made before
R: NJ. Calderwood 2: 8. Commissioner. in his
WILLIAM B. sCACE, q. E. No. 142o5,
for lots 3, 4, and g. sec 30. township 1A, range
1O1.
He names tho following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Alvah A. McNitt, J. W. Young, S. W. Rizer,
Manford Webb, all of Williston, N. D.
14t6]* r. C. SANBoRN, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Saves Two From Death.

"Our little daughter had an almost
bronchitis" writes Mrs. W. K. Havi-
land, of Armonk, N. Y, "but. when all
other remedies failed, we saved her
life with DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Onr niece, who had Consumption in IN
advanced stage, also used this wonder
full medicine and today she is perfectly
WE'LL" Desperate throat and lung
diseases yield to DR.. Kings New Dis
covery as to 20 other medicine on
earth. InfaIlible for Coughs and Colds.
Soc and $l.00 bottles Ruarant eed by
s. Brownell. Trial bottles free.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Notice for Publication.

Sept q, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that tho following
named settler has flod notice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his clai1
and that said proof will be made before E r
.Brownson, o. S. Commissioner, Dist. N. D., 81
his Office at Williston. N. D.. on November II,
1904, viz:
FLORENCE E. SMITH. b. E. NO.24s4s
for the nh sek, neA swA, sw4 non, section l.
township 153, range 1R.
10 names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Schuyler C. Warner, Edgar Webb, Ernest
Webb, Edgar Mason, all Of Williston, n. D.
1876 r. c. SANDo1N. REGISTER.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Notice for Publication.

&c.,. Land Office at Minot, N. d.
October 7th, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that tho followins.,
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make commutation proof in support Of his.
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Zeno Bruegger, clerk district court, of vii.
liams County, at his Office in tho court house
at Williston: N: D., On November "A, 1906 Wis:
GRAFTON L. WELSH, Il. E. No. 21t1s,
for the 81 neA and 81 nwk of section Il,
township 1885, range 10l.
He names tho following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivatiou
of, said land, viz:
b. E. Pier, Joseph Baer, Walter MITCHELL
A. A. Austill, ali, of Williston, N. D.
14t6 r. G. SANB01N. REGISTER.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20

Minot, N. D., Oct. 13-In the case of
the state vs. Leslie R. Carroll, the
supreme court has handed down q
decision. affirming the finding of Judge
Palda of the Ward county district
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Broke into His House.

s. L. Quinn of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed OF his customary health by in.
vasion OF Chronic Constipation. When
DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke into
bis house, bis trouble was arrested and
now he's entirely cured. They're
guaranteed to cure, 25c ut Brownell's
Drug Store.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Democratic National Ticket.

Democratic National Ticket.
For President
Judge Alton B. Parker Of New York.
For Vice President
Henry Gassaway Davis of West Virginia
Democratic State Ticket.
Presidential Electors
j. B. Boyd, Cavalier.
John Bruegger, Williams.
Otto Grethen, Mclean.
RIB. Blakemore, Cass.
Congress-
A. G. Burr, Bottineau.
N. p. Rasmussen, Barnes.
NJ. F. Hegge, Trail.
Lieutenant Governor
G. S. Cryne, Stark.
Secretary of State
John O'Keefe. Calvalier.
Auditor
B. F. Brockhoff, Grand Forks.
Treasurer
R. B. Cox, Ward.
Insurance Commissioner
D. NJ. Holmes, Grand Forks.
Attorney General
8. Serums6rd, Ramsey.
Superintendent Schools
C, C. Schmidt, Stutsman.
Commissioner Agriculture
r. Schultz, Wells.
Railroad Commissioners
F. Martineau, Rolette
Joseph Blouin, Sargent.
Axel johnson, Eddy.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20

County Ticket.
For Sheriff.
James S, Costello.
For Superintendent of Schools
Ernest r. Brownson.
For Clerk of Court
Zeno Bruegger.
For States Attorney
r. H. Copeland.
For County Auditor
John Kjorstad.
For Register of Deeds
w. s. Dunn.
For County Treasurer
Albert Christensen.
For Coroner
John Heffernan.
For Probate Judge:-
j. F. Sandstrom.
For Surveyor
Harry Mellor.
For Commissioner
End District-W. A. Palmer.
4th District-W. j. Snow.
For Justices of the Peace
John A. Davis.
Ole Barstad.
W. c. Francis.
Oscar Ryan.
For Constables-
Philander Pollock.
A. A. Jones.
Charles Lyons.
w. NJ. Gallagher.
For Assessors
3rd g VIM. Loughland.
81 81 . T. T.: 4 !: B b,ster.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Teachers Examination.

The next regular teecher rs e1ampinetion for
County SUPPLEMENTARY Office in tho Court
House in Williston, N. D. on Friday and Satur-
day, October % and g. 1904.
Applicants must bring pens, ink and blotter
Pa1er will bs furnished by tho county sup
erintendent.
SARAH D. MERCER,
Co. Supt.
Dated Oct. 20, 1904.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20

As compliment to our many patrons
and the public generally, We propose to
give to every customer making . cash
purchase to the amount of $18. hand.
some three.quarter, ife.size crayon or
water color portrait free.
The New Clothing and Shoe Store.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
Notice of Election to Vote
R0nda

Bonds.
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters
Of Stony Creek School District number three
that school meeting will be held at Spring.
brook, North Dakota on the fourth az day Of
November, 1904 to determine the question of
5000, to be made payable in twenty (20) years
from date drawing i've per cent interest," tho
proceeds Of sale Of said bonds to be used for
(s) school houses and purchasing ground on
which to locate the same in and for the use of
the inhabitants of this School District.
D. M, and Close at fiye IS o. m. Of said day.
BY order Of District School Board.
L.B palmer,
District Clerk.
Dated October 13, A. D. 1904. [16tS
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-10-20
judicial Ticket.
County Ticket.

For Judge of the Eighth Judicial District
L. j. Palda, jr.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
POST OFFICE CASES
Five Defendants Auaignsd and
They All Plead Not
Guilty

washington, January u.-August w.
Machen, Diller B. Gron, Samuel A.
Croft. OF Washington, d. c.. and Dr..
and Mrs. George E. Lorenz, Of Toledo.
O., indicted in connection with he
postoffice investigation were placed on
trial today in criminal court No. l.
Justice Pritchard presiding. Al the
defendants were present, but the at
tendance OF spectators was small
THE defendants are charged with
conspiracy to defraud the government
in connection with the sale OF letter
box fasteners. After formal demurrers
60 the indictment were entered n
overruled, they were arralgned ana
pleaded not guilty. After an hour
spent in endeavor to select a jury,
the panel was exhausted n court ad-
io1rned until tomorrow. Eleven jurors
had been selected
An argument regarding the numDer
OF chaIiengers to which each side was
entitled in the selection of the jury
ended in a victory for the government.
Justice Pritchard announcing that all
the defendants should be regarded as
one and should challenge
The effect of this was to allow the de-
tense onIy ten challenges altogether,
instead of fifty as contended Tor Dy
counsel for the five defendants. The
decision Indicated the courts
to expedite the trial OF the cases and
avoid delay by reason OF te~chnIcalhles.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15

The February Delineator Is Il mag
azine Of uncommon interest and
value. Its stories, articles and pic
lures are excellent, and the review
Of the fashions, including a letter
from Mrs. Osborn, thorough and en-
tightening. More than sixty Winter
modes are depicted. In fiction there
is a mystical tale entitled The Silver
Boat. by Albert Bigeiow Paine: a
strong love-story from the Pacific by
Fdnah Proctor Clarke, The woofng
pr Tia, and a delightful midd1e-age
romance By L. NJ. Montgomery; also
a chapter OF the Evolution OF a Club
Woman, the much discussed serial
by Agnes Surbridge. The home life
or Calve, the most interesting per-
sonality among the favorites of the
opera. Is described In a remarkably
illustrated article by Percy Mitchell.
A serious paper on The Cultivation
OF Ideals by Lille Hamilton French
viii be generally enjoyed, and coflec-
tors o. antiques especially WIN be in
terested in The Quest of Roxane by
frances Roberts. DR.. Grace Peck
nam Murray's article on the care Of
the complexion meets an urgent need
for just such a scientific treatise sim
ply and enlighteningly presented. In
addition there are many good things
Tor the children and for women of
all ages timely information ON a
variety Of topics.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
SERIOUS LOSS By FIRE
Several Horses and Mules Burned
L.. ID. G. to Elect Officers
Especial to The Messenger.)

G~oldsboro, IN. c. January IL
Mr.. D.. F.. Kornegay, a prominent
farmer who lives near Dudley in this
county, was here today to buy a full
set of farm animals. IN Saturday
night about 10 o'clock he a two
mules and two horses destroyed by
fire, which also destroyed his barn
and stables together with eighty bar
rels of corn and 5000 pounds OF nay
and a quantity of fodder. He is
satisfied that the fire was the work
of an incendiary. He thinks that the
person who did the dastardly deed
was watching for him to retire and
as soon as he did so the torch was
applied. His loss will amount to ST.
200 on which he only has $3.50 in
surance.
Mr.. Louis Sassar, who lives on Mr..
Haywood Hams plantation in this
county, suffered a serious accioen.
OIL Saturday afternoon while out
hunting. His gun exploded in his
hand and lacerated his right fore
arm. With his ~suspenders he wrap
ped up the wound as best he could
and came to this city Immediately for
medical attention. 1t was an unusual
accident and may result in more
serious consequences.
Relatives in this city have been
INFORMED Oh the uedlh Vi Ii mas
gle Kelly at her home lea Mt.
Olive this morning. She was the
wife of MT. 1. J.. Kelly, who with sew
eraI small children survive her. h
was closely related to the family Of
Major j. c. Eason n to Sheriff
D. A. Grantham of this city.
The Daughters of the C~onfederacy
will hold an important meeting at
the home of Mrs. F. X. Borden to-
morrow afternoon. The election of
officers will take place and the COM
mittee of arrangements for Lees
birthday will make a report. At the
celebration of Gen. Lees birthday
crosses of honor will be conferred
on the following veterans: F. Abra-
ham, Company B, Sixth regiment;
I. r. Dali. Company F, Fortyth regi-
ment; W. P. Lane, Company H.
Ninth regiment; L. T. Myers. Com
pany C, Thirty-Eighth regiments
Rufus Mozingo. Company z, Seventy
Firth regiment; G. r. Jerningam.
Company III, T~wenty-Sixth regiment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
NEGROES ADOPT RESOLUTIONS.
Set Themselves Against Crime and i'm
Favor of Education and Work.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
G~oldsboro. n. c., January n.-At an
educational mass meeting held in the
court house in this city on Saturday
the following resolution presented by
Rev. c. billiard, principal of the colored
graded school, was adopted:
The colored people OF Wayne coun-
ty, in mass meeting assembled, do ex-
press their qualification to an All Wise
providence for forty years of freedom
In the United States and desire to send
forth the following resolution:
Whereas. We believe that Christi
an1ty as Christ taught it is the great
panacea for all ills, we commend il to
our people as their rule of faith and
practice.
That we are proud of he position
our State has taken on the subject of
universal education and we do an
preciate the manner in which the au-
tnoI1ties are conducting the present
system OF education, and we, therefore
urge our people everywhere to either
send their children to school or to give
them profitable employment:
That we are unqualifedly opposed
70 crime in every form and that we
piChSC OuISoItcS 10 reOuco crime and
TO bring the guilty parties to Justice;
That We use all honorable methods
to encourage friendly relations between
the races and that we are grateful for
WnateVer assistance our white friends
may render US.
we urge upon our people that they
economic and save more Of their earn
ings and thus buy homes and farms
and combine u efforts along business
Lines so as to give greater employment
TO our young men and women.
That we heartily commend our Gov
ernor for the many kind expressions
and acts favorable to us as a race,
and especially are we grateful for what
he said touching us in his recent speech
in Baltimore, Md.
'Be it resolved that we are determtn-
ed to 10 what we can to make better
citizens of ourselves and children and
We call upon our white friends to see
to 1t that we have a fair chance in
the race of life.
REV. c. BILLIARD.
Chairman.
GEORGE w. REID,
REV G. L. ALEXANDER,
'PROF. w. E. MERRTTT,
REV. J. B. HOWELL
sJAMES C. WINN.
&c. w. SIMMONS.
'PROF. NJ. c. KORNEGAY.
"R. I. REID"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
NEW BERN BANK PAYS UP.
State Had $575 ON Deposit-Sales NJ
the Observation-Disclosures Of
the SOLDIER Home Needed
Messenger Bureau.


Raleigh. ~. c., January 18th.
State Treasurer Lacy today receiv-
ID from Trustee w. b. Blades. OF the
Farmers and Merchants Bank Of
New Bern. a check for S575. this be-
ing the amoun of state deposits in
after the defalcation of Cashier Thos.
Dewey. The bank has on deposit in
the treasury $1,000 in bonds as col
lateral. and these will be returned
State Auditor Dixon said the legis-
lature will be asked at its next ses-
sion to enlarge the accommodation
at the Soldiers Home, SO as to pro-
vide room for so lore
The state superintendent of public
instruction is now making a list of
h applications for the 800, 900 of
state appropriation for keeping the
public schools open four months in
n year. He says over 80 counties
will apply. about 20 application being
now in hand. Last year ~ counties
applied. Durham has a longer pub
lie term than any other county in
the state.
Today one of the steam pipes I'M
der the capitol burst and workmen
had to take UP a section of a heavy
stone floor in order to repair the
damaged pipe
John L. Smith, who up to the first
Of the year was the secretary of the
Liquor Dealers Association, but who
was run out of business by the Raj
eigh dispensary, goes On the road for
the distillery Of E. A. Lackey at
Hamlet. He says that by the first
Of February this distillery will have
a daily capacity of 1900 gallons.
In a few days the pe%nitentiary will
make a contract for all the convict
labor it can spare.
The sales at the d~ispensary here
last Saturday were $3.50. Since the
first of January they are $4,000, IS
per cent. of the sales are Of corn
whiskey nearly all in half pints and
pints. A good e of beer is sold.
DR.. James MCGEE, OF this city, a
well known physician has pneu-
monia.
Mrs. F. A. Olds, the president of
the North Carolina Division, United
Daughters of the Confederacv sent
the following telegram to the family
Of Genera John B. Gordon: North
Cardinals daughters send tender
sympathy to o in you great sor-
row."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
REGRET AT GoRDoN's DEATH.
Resolutions Adopted by Inmates of
the Soldiers Home.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. n. c.. January n--At the
North Carolina Soldiers Home here to-
day. the State flag was at hak staff
as a mark of respect to Genera Cor
don memory. Inmates OF the home
adopted the following resolutions:
I'VE share in The expressions OF pro-
found sorrow which I'LL the South and
the nation at the death OF General Cor
don. the true soldier. patriot and
Statesman. In his death the South has
lost n of its wisest councillors, and
the Confederate Veterans a faithful
friend"
John T. Pullen was today elected
President of the Raleigh Sayfngs bank.
/, Commissioner of Agriculture Pat1er-
son says he has put three men In the
field TO inspect stock foods, looking for
aduiteration. These will visit all the
markets and explain the requirements
Of the law.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives re-
lief in one minute. because 1t kills
the microbe which tickles the mu-
cous membrane, causing the cough
and ct the same time clears the
phlegm. draws out the Inflammation
and heals and soothes the affected
parts. One Minute Cough Cure
strengthens the lungs. wards Oh
pneumonia and is a harmless and
never failing Ire in all durable
cases Of Coughs, Colds, and Group.
One Minute Cough Cure is plessan.
to take, harmless and good alike for
young and old. Sold by r. r. Bell
amy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15

Mrs Johanna Soderholm. Of Fer
gus Falls, Mimi, fell and dislocated
her shoulder. b had a surgeon
get il back In place a. soon as pos
sible, but it was quite sore and
panied her very much. Her SON
mentioned that he had seen Cham
berlain's Pain Balm advertised for
sprains and soreness, and she said
she asked him to buy her . bottle Of
Ii, which he did. It quickly relieved
her and enabled her 4 sleep which
she had not done fer several days.
The son was 80 much pleased with
the relief il ave his mother that he
has since recommended it to many
others For sale ~ all druggist
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
THE CONVENTION CITY
Chicago. New York and St. Louis
Offer Inducements to the
Democrats

washington, January u.Convention
boomers were much IN evidence at the
Shoreham Hotel tonight The national
tomorrow to select h city in which to
hold The next national convention
Chicago, ST. Louis and New York are
active applicants for convention hon
ors. Among disinterested observers
the impression prevails that Chicago
is the choice of a majority OF the COM
mittee now on the ground
Adams a. Goodrich, chairman OF the
Chicago committee declared tonight his
strong belief that the convention would
go TO Chicago. The Chicago COM
mittee, he said would offer
to pay all the necessary expenses
up to an mount % exceeding $45. OO0.
The committee he said, viii guarantee
that the hotel rates shall be reasonable
and not above the regular rates of
Chicago hotels.
The delegation which will make an
effort to secure the convention for New
York arrived here today, headed b.
Robert A. VanWyck. Mr.. VanWyck
and Patrick McCarren will present the
claims of New York City. b latter
dealing principally with the political
aspects of the situation. The New
Workers displayed tonight the following
telegram from Mayor Mcclellan:
THE citizens OF New York Of all par
ties, do 1 feel sure heartily approve Of
your effort to bring the Democratic
National convention to this city. and
in the name Of New York, I extend
through YOU to the members Of the
Democratic national committee. a
hearty invitation to honor us with the
convention of 1904.
GEO. B. MCCLELLAN,
Mayor"
A very vigorous campaign in benalf
of St Louis is being conducted by
Mayor RoIa Wells and a delegation Of
ten who reached the city today. Tney
art being assisted by Senators COCK
reu and Stone and the Missouri dele
cation in Congress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
What's i'm a Name.

Everything is in the name when IL
to Witch Hazel Salve. E. C.
Dewitt & Co.. of Chicago, discovered
some ears ago how 10 make a salve
from Witch Haze hat is a specific
for Piles. For blind, bleeding. itch
ing and protruding Piles, eczema
cuts, burns, bruises and all skin dis
eases DeWftt's Salve has no equal.
This has given rise to numerous
worthless eounterfeits. Ask for De
WILTSHIRE genuine. Sold by r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-01-15
Ancient and Modern Advice About
How to Acquire Wealth.

The ancient stages " sure road to
wealth" was b temperate in all
things, be economical always" Mod
ern life, with its rush methods in
business requires tina keep healthy
be added to the old adage.
Every body knows how to be tenn
perate and most people how to be
economical, but few know how to
keep perfectly healthy. O~ver-eating,
irregular habits, neglect, etc., derange
the stomch, liver, and bowels, causing
Indigestion, torpid liver constipation.
etc.
RydaIes Tablets are natures best
ally wfren such conditions exist. The
Stomach Tablets will digest your food.
strengthen you digestive organs and
cure you Indigestion.
The Liver Tablets will arouse your
liver. stimulate your bowels and estab-
lish a regular, healthy, habit. Rydales
Tablets insure good health. r. r.
Bellamy.