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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28

save my letters until the light is lit,
and read them before the fire; it seems
so much nicer then, think. Besides,
that gives me longer time to guess
what is inside"
my land! l never could wait min
nit! I'm that anxious to read 'em. Why
I shouldn't dare to wait, Miss Moore!
S'pose'n SOMEBODY was sick or dying"
Miss Moore kept on knitting, de-
Gliding that even If she had to be i'm
polite her visitor should not know the
contents of those envelopes. For Mrs.
Winterbottom was the biggest gossip
in the little village. That lady her.
self claimed that her memory was poor.
It was, on some things-on others re-
markedly good. She could take the
most trivial subject enlarge, distort,
and spread everything that happened
to be bad about it, in way to make
the angels weep. II she heard any
thing good Of any one her poor memo
ry caused her to forget it. Remember
ing these things Miss Moore stood
firm.
That is pretty waist you have
on, Mrs. Winterbottom," she said, try
ing to change the subject. II wonder
if you would lend me the pattern?"
1T wouldn't look good on you, Miss
Moore, you're so slim. 1t needs some
body plump like me. Mr.. Winterbot-
tom never could abide skinny women
and then again, you wouldn't like
the feelin' of it, anyway. 1t draws so
under the arms. Besides, don't
know where the patterns gone to-
my memory's so poor, you know. Did
you say one of those letters was from
Mrs. Cotton, who used to live up on
the hill?'
MRS. Cotton? No, she does not
write to me-"
THAT big one there looks like a
valentine" persisted the visitor, cram
ing her neck toward the table. "Why,
it is! Elizabeth Moore, this is the
14th of February-and you've got a
valentine, sure!" she exclaimed, her
eyes Frightening visibly. Here was
something at last that she could carry
on to the next house for news.
"Nonsense-at my age!" retorted
Miss Moore, almost out of temper,
we'll knowing that the old lady would
repeat the remark, true or false, every
where. Nobody would send me such
a thing!" she demonstrated.
"Oh, don't know" remarked Mrs.
Winterbottom, looking wise. 'There
was them that said-for the lands
sake!--Is that wilder Barnes with Sam
Smith? Coin into the parsons house,
too! What in the world-guess I'll be
goin'. owe Mrs. Parson Hicks a
CALL" She reached for her bonnet and
shawl and noticed the letters again.
That's a valentine sure, Elizabeth
Moore!" she exclaimed. Folks don't
write common letters in big square,
embossed NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. my
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28
A Parting Shot.

after ALL" remarked the rejected
sutton, as he prepared to 60, Il sup
pose man of rs would soon tire of a
wife. who lowered around the %
mark"
How very ungallant of you to in
sinuate that l am 32,' said the WON.
an in the case.
well, perhaps you are not" he re-
pjied, but it struck me that you weie
somewhere near the freezing point
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28
BAY window admits of less con-

a BAY window admits of less con-
n ventional treatment in the way
Of hangings than the ordinary
type. In fact, such window calls fo'
something different than the rest Of
the apartment, and the woman with
artistic Instincts, if she be wise as
well, gives special attention to the
curtains that drape her bay window,
and aims to achieve the most effective
result. OF course, the style of drapery
must necessarily be regulated by the
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28

style of window and an arrangement OF
panes such as is here illustrated per-
mits of artistic and picturesque ef-
fects. Net in a soft, old irony tint is
used for the glass drapery, while the
portieres are of silk, delicate green in
tone, with stenciled border in cream
tint shading to ecru A wide, COM
Portable window seat, upholstered in
green, harmonizing with the portierc,
and an oriental rug in soft mellow COL
cyings, would admirably supplement
the curtain furnishing.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28
Doesn't Want Woman Suffrage.

Doesn't Want Woman Suffrage.
A st. Louis judge says American
girls who come to grief by marrying
titled foreigners deserve no sympathy.
The Chicago Record-Herald remarks
that he probably doesn't expect to be
running for Office when the women get
a chance to vote.
A Thibetan Sandstone.
Sven Hedin describes walking in a
sandstorm in the Tibetan desert as be-
ing ''like wading against running water
or liquid mud.''
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28

Physicians claim that appendicitis
may be prevented by walking on all
fours 20 minutes day. New York s
smart set need worry no longer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28
indigestion from a Street 0rean

indigestion from Street Organ.
An Italian organ grinder was receEtlv
fined eight shillings in London police
court for persisting in grinding his
instrument of torture while Miss
Brown, described as literary lady,"
was trying to finish her lunch" The
plaintiff held that the playing gave her
violent Indigestion"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28

How to Keep Celery Crisp.
To have celery very crisp, but not
soggy, wash it thoroughly eight or ten
hours before using; do not dry, but
roll in towel and put on ice till time
to serve
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-04-28

Dainty Flavor for Soups.
Celery leaves may be dried to crisp,
rubbed through fine sieve and used for
tlavoring soups. If keep in dry place
they will retain their flavor for long
time.
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righted. John knew instinctively tina:
she would smile like that.
II see I have bent several spokes,"
said Jonn II suppose l might as we'll
straighten them now" he added.
John took out his kit, only to find
his wrench missing.
May borrow your wrench" be
asked.
certainly, Mr.. Haworth," she an
swered.
'"You know my name?" he ex-
claimed, delighted as we'll as surprised
at the turn of affairs.
Eyes, was at college with your SIS
ter. And want to thank you for q
beautiful silk shawl you sent me,
though we have never met. l am JOS
ephine Randall" A scarcely perceptible
color mounted to her cheek as she ex-
tended her hand. John remembered,
now, the shawl he had placed in the
homeward-bound box of curios for hii
sisters chum, Miss Randall, who was
frequently mentioned in the letters he
had received on the other side of the
world.
Both myself and the shawl are hon
ored," he exclaimed, with warmth.
.Wa would have met before perhaps
had Your sister been at home" Mis-:
Randall went on.
"Now that we have met, may not We
finish the ride together?" he asked
wistfully.
And thereaftre the invalid scldie,
mined no more for companion a.
wheel. Two bicycles instead OF one
crossed the street to the park every
morning
The Washington times., 1904-12-14
JOSEF HOFFMAN, PLEASES
WASHINGTON AUDIENCE
Has Greatly Improved Since First APP
Pearanee as Infant Prodigy"
Now an Artist.

Josef Holman returned to Washington
yesterday afternoon, and az the CO.
lumbia Theater gave piano recital
which must be classed am0nB III dis
tincuy notable events of many seasons.
Everybody remembers when HOfmann
was an infant prodigy" and one OF the
greatest sources OF satisfaction 10 his
admirers here and elsewhere is that his
ambition led him farther-that ne has
not been content to go the way OF many
other such youthful marVels
Holman has worked hard during all
the Intervening years, and, as a result
OF his earnestness, he is today regarded
as one Of the foremost planists OF the
age.
That he has matured materially in his
ara was manifest yesterday IRON his
opening number and through the entire
program which. it must be said, COM
bined compositions 10 test the versa
tIlity OF any pianist.
IN point of brilliancy OF Interpretation
HOfmann excels many OF the noted
pianists Of the day. His touch IS deli
cate. clear. firm. and even, and In such
works as the Past0rale and Caprice or
Scarlatu, the allegro con brio and al
legrettO moderate movements Of the
Beethoven Sonata. Op. 53, he was con-
spicUOusly brilliant.
Few more delightful readings have
beer heard in Washington than Hof-
mann's Interpretation OF Rubinstein's
melody in G minor.
4 pleasing feature of the program
was an original composition ''Durch
die Wolken, 10 which Holman has
given "a sweet singing theme and
thoughtful accompaniment.
The Washington times., 1904-12-14
Chicago City Council
May ExpeL Alderman
Investigating Committee Will Report on
Doings of Hubert w. Butler, and Col
leagues Will Pass Upon His Guilt.

CHICAGO, Dec. H-Iu the most spec
tGcular session the city council ever
held, Alderman Hubert w Butler .hrew
himself on the mercy OF his colleagues
Monday night. and after an apology for
the imputatiOns he had cast broadside
at them a week ago. retraeted charges
rejecting on the integrity of the men
who voted for the Ravenswood extern
sion ordinance.
Buffers excuses were not accepted as
adequate atorement. and after the Nc
Cormick investigating committee had re-
ported that the accused had failed TO
produce an iota Of evidence the council
set Saturday afternoon as a time FOR
placing the alderman on trial for his
seat.
Sweeping as the findings Of the commit
tee was, il was narrow and CONSTRUCTED
compared with the statements OF the six
men who. have spent q week in probing
into the mystery of the charges. infOr-
nation that as yet is bottled up In the
notes of the stenographer who took the
testimony during the hearing gave the
six an insight into the scandal that they
could not impaTt 10 their colleagues
without breaking the VOWS OF secrecy
they had made 10 Butler.
Each of the six spoke during the dis
The Washington times., 1904-12-14
Father LgnatiuS Claims
He Twice Raised Dead
Declares He Has Done MiraCies-SpeCifies
InstanCes-Victim of Typhoid and Man
Crushed Beneath Stone BrOughtto Life

Plymouth, where a mother declined to
allow her children 20 be baptized. Father
lgnatius told her the curse Of God would
s-4u upon her. and within an uOur the
curEe fen
Suddenly, without warning, the
womans fourteen-year-ol daughter was
stricken with idiocy and her whole body
broke out from head TO foot with the
most loathsome sores.
Doctors were entirely AT q loss 10 dag
nose the nature OF the seizure. but it
came home 90 the mother that through
her sin the reulbutory hand OF GOD had
touched her children.
'Ther" said Father Ignatius, Il heard
voice saying 20 me with greater and
/ greater insistency 10 go to this child in
My name
Ell hurriedly obeyed the divine com
mand and went by the bedside of the
sick girl. ] commended her TO the care
OF the Divine Physician. The answer 10
this prayer came almost in a moment.
/ the answer Of an overwhelming mercy,
/ tie miracle of a complete cure"
Used Lourdes Water.
Another incident among many others
OF which Father lgnatius spoke, Is per
I Aaps the most remarkable Of all II oc-
CURED when Llautnony abbey was In
/ course Of building.
II was with the brothers In the garden
/ at recreation" explained Father Igna-
+ thus, when news was brought 10 me OF
/ "a terrible accident. \ portion OF the
structure was IA hand which necessitat-
ed the hauling up by pulleys OF huge
masses Of stones il was 81 dangerous
/ business. and every care was taken, but
I in spite az this there arose q dreadful
thing.
+ "For some reason great blocks Of
masonry which were being holsted up
suddenly shifted and fell, crushing to
/ death man who was working the pull
! Ieys.
Again Raised the Dead.
when the BROTHERS came running mp
/ 10 me and told me what had happened /
said. Wait q minute Then / ran as
/ hard as I could 10 my cell ana fetched
"A little flask / had OF LOurdes water
/ When I reached the spot where they
The Washington times., 1904-12-14

had laid the man, who was nothing but
a bruised pulp. the brothers We're stand
ing around looking sadly on the dead.
There could be no doubt he was
dead. Think what would happen 10 your
hand If "a brick fell on IL, and then how
crushed by the weight of masonry that
fell upon that man.
But then il was no time for thinking
for | felt the Divine command upon me
| sprinkled the poor mangled corpse and
in the name of the Lord commanded IL
to arise. Immediately II did so Nay.
more: the man. without a word of any
kind. walked home to his lodgings with
out so much as mark upon him.
Through Spirit of God.
BE it understood" said Father Igna-
thus in an interview, that I do not claim
in any way 10 have performed miracles
OF myself All / say is that several
times I'm my life the spirit of God has
taken possession Of my whole being and
ordered me 20 heal the sick and raise the
dead in the name Of our Lord Jesus.
TO me there is nothing wonderful in
this The apostles worked miracles not
because they themselves had the power.
but because the power was given. and
the power is given Oftentimes 10 the
weak and to the foolish, and wisdom
cometh out of the mouths of babes and
stockings.
IF / have not spoken of those things
before IL is because / have been under
promise of silence. Long ago when
first realized that our Lord condescend-
ed TO use me for works beyond general
experience DIR. Pusey, who was nv gDiF-
itual father, was realty troubled and
asked me TO keep silence FOR my own
spirits sake. because he thought that
the knowledge Of the power given me
might cause me 10 be proud.
Promised Silence.
'1Ie was my master-my father con-
fessor-and 1 loved him and so 1 prom
ised him, but now / feel we have fallen
upon such days of doubt and evil that #
Is nv duty 10 give my witness and testi-
monY to these things.
independent investigation is being
made regarding these claims
The Washington times., 1904-12-14
THE W0LINIST YSAYE
GIVES RECITAL TODAY

fsaye. distinguished vlolinist. viii give
a recital this afternoon at 1870 O'Clock
in the Columbia Theater
The concert WAS arranged for last
Wednesday, but was postponed until to-
day because of previous engagement
for Wednesday night in Philadelphia
Those who have not heard the great
artist viii undoubtedly find much "a
interest them IN his playing
Ysaye has been declared By many the
greatest living violinist. His recital to-
day will be a notable musical event.
He sill be assisted by Francis Rogers
baritone.
The Washington times., 1904-12-14

LONDON. Dec. 1A-Father Ignatius.
the famous Anglican monk of Liam
thony, reiterates his firm conviction that
the days OF miracles are not set past
and that he himself had been the agent
OF Cod i'm their performance, even to the
raising Of the dead
This statement. recently published, is
contained i'm his life from the pen Of
Baroness Bertouch and has occasicned
the widest comment and amazement.
Continuing his avowal of the old faith
whereby an things are possible with God
today as they We're in the past, even 20
the healing OF the sick and the raising
of the dead, Father IgnatiUs recounls
in an interview various occasions upon
which lie had performed what me called
miracles. one notable occasion was In
the year 1862. when ne and "a fellow
worker, named Bedmsn. were awakened
one night by "a woman, who earnestly
besoughJ Father Ignatius that he would
come out and save her daughter. who
was dying of typhoid.
Felt Command Of God.
suddenly" said Father Ignatius, Il
felt the command Of our Lord upon me
and ] rose mp.
An / said to nay friend was, Do bring
your relic with you. He had q Won
derful beautiful relic. a piece OF the
wood az the true cross. We had a long
walk and went as fast as we could
when we reached the house the girl
was dead. She had been dead two hours
and the body was already composed for
burial Upon an involuntary impulse.
however. which ] felt TO De inspired, ]
took the relic of the cross from my
friend and laid II upon the dead girls
breast. Then, Ga the words Of the ap0s-
/ t0lic command I cried: IN the name
of Jesus Christ, / say unto thee ariser
slowly and stiIiy the corpse arose iu
| he'd and Redmdn, turning 10 me, cried.
What have you dOuey
90 i have done nothing ] replied, but
the Lord hath done great things iu-
deed
The Washington times., 1904-12-14

cussions ana each impaired a sternness
to his language that convinced their
fellows that the Butler episode. when
sifted further. would make it more ugly
and repulsive than ever. This was in
dlcated in the vote OF IS 10 81 with which
shey voted 70 bring Butler before them
Saturday to decide whether ne sbo1Ild
be thrown out OF his seat
~ IS the first time within the memoir
OF politicians and officials that such
drastic action has been decided on
The Washington times., 1904-12-14
As USUAL.

TeachcT-Ncllie. you're always late;
haven't YOU a clock in the house,
NelIie-Yes N, we've got eight OF them.
Teacher-Thcu ] should think sou
coufd manage To get here on time.
Nenie-The trouble is. mia am. ! can
Globe.
The Washington times., 1904-12-14
Cured of Idiocy.

After this Father Iguatius harlged
back 20 the FIRST time when the word OF
the Lord came upon him This was al
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
Ideal Earth Roadbed.

How may we, in cheap and efficient
manner, construct and maintain an
earth roadbed? The plan is simple; too
simple for ready acceptance, yet as
efficient as it is simple.
A simple drag is drawn along one
side of the roadbed at the proper time
to smooth off the surface, filling the
ruts and pushing the earth slightly to-
ward the centre of the road and press
ing it into all crevices. This is done
after each wet spell, just as the sur
face is beginning to dry. This pro-
duces a smooth surface, the ruts ard
tracks are obliterated. The vehicles
that enter upon the road go promiscu-
ously over it, and compact the surface
as completely as if it were rolled BY a
heavy roller. In fact. wagon with
11a-inch tires, giving six inches OF i'm
pact upon the surface, and with total
weight of only 1850 pounds produces
As great pressure upon the surface
touched as a ten-ton roller. An ordi-
nary two-horse wagon load would pro-
duce pressure equivalent to twenty
ton roller. The only question is. there
fore, how much Of the surface will be
thus reached and rolled. Experience
shows that in a roadbed kept smooth
for considerable period. say six
months, every part Of it gets it's quota
of rolling. Then. again, the smooth
roadbed thus compacted sheds the
water that falls upon it almost az
easily as a shingle roof. Hence the
chance for saturation is reduced to a
minimum. 1t is stated thta this COM
pacted condition is destroyed by frost.
But it should be remembered that the
expansive force of frost is in direct
ratio to the water content. A satura-
ton Of less than Is per cent. would not
when frozen exert expansive force
enough to lessen materially the
cohesive force or widen the intersticeE.
Roadways cared for in the manner
suggested have remained solid enough
for the past five years to bear up
heavy traffic during every day OF every
year, the only mud being one or two
inches on the surface, and that was
quickly hardened after the rains and
promptly smoothed, thus restoring its
former fine condition. All kinds and
sorts of clays and even sticky gunbo
of the Missouri River bottoms hay"
rcen successfully treated this way
as to remain good throughout the
traordinary wet season.-Good Ro'
Magazine
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
Knew How.

All was quiet in the invalid's room, un-
til step was heard coming up the stairs.
Then faint voice called:
Alfred, is it you:"
s'No," answered another member of the
family, looking in and then approaching
the bed. But what is it you are want
ing? Cannot I do it,?
II only wanted to be lifted and turned a
little," was the reply, II think III wait a
few minutes for Alfred to come. He knows
just how"
Alfred was only boy, merry, healthy,
young fellow of eighteen or twenty. full of
his studies and outdoor pursuits, wanted
on the cricket field and in all parties Of
young friends, but he was, no stranger IN
that sick room. He had thought it worth
while to learn Gust how" to minister to
the sufferer, and his strong: young arms
were the chosen ones to lit the grand
mothers wasted, pain-racked form many
times daily. Was not that tender little
service the very crown Of manliness? ~
II was Rayard Taylor who wrote: The
bravest are the tenderest." ."-Young Peo'
ple's Paper.
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24
A Game Of Chess,

He was an old farmer on a visit to
town, and he saw two young fellows
playing chess.
The game was long, and he ven
tured at length to interrupt It.
Excuse me-" said he, but the OBJ
iect of both of you is to git them
wooden objects from where they are
over to where they ain't?"
That partly expresses it, replleo
one Of the players.
And you have to be continually On
the lookout for surprises and dlhcui'
ties?'
Constantly" ,
And if you amt mighty careful
you're going to lose some on EN-?
"Yes."
can there's that other game that l
see some of you dress up odd for, ana
plav with long sticks an little ball!'
"You mean golf?''
That's what mean. IS that game
amusin'?"
"It's interesting, and the exercise is
beneficial
We'll, l reckon it's a mighty good
joke"
"To what do you refer?''
"The way I've been havin' fun with
out knowing anything about it. Ii
YOU young gentlemen want to really
eniov yourselves you corr; over to
my farm, and git me to let you
drive pigs. You'll get all the walHn'
YOU want, an the way you have TO
watch for surprises, an slip about SOS
not to Lose 'em, would tickle you
nearly to death"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24

DERUNA is known from the Atlantic. to
i the Pacific Letters of congratulatlon
and comnendation testifylng TO The
merits of Peruna as catarrh remedy. are
pouring in from every State of the Union.
DR.. Hartman is receiving hundreds OF
such letters daily. All classes write these
letters, from the highest to the lowest.
The outdoor laborer. the indoor artisan,
the clark, the editor, the statesman, the
preacher-all agree that Peruna is the ca
tarrh remedy of the age.
The stage and rostrum, recognizing ca
tarrh as their greatest enemy, are espe-
eially enthusiastic in their praise and tes-
timony. -,
ANY man who wishes perfect health must
be entirely free from catarrh. Catarra is
wel1-nigh universal; almost omnipresent.
Peruna. is the only absolute safeguard
known. A cold is the beginning of catarrh.
To prevent colds, to cure colds, is to cheat
catarrh of its victims.
Per4.,aa not only cures c1t17rh, but
preyests tt. Every household should
be suppHed 1vtth this great remedy
for coughs, colds and so forth.
The Ex-Governor Of Oregon is an ardent
admtrer Of Peruna. He keeps it contln'
ually in the house.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-11-24

In a leCIGG W ! lc Sl ulo 14SoiSA41S we
be says:
STATE OF OREGON,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, :;
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, q.
Dear Sirs---L h1ve had occasion to
use uour Peru,,a medicine II, my
1amiLy for colds, and II proved to De
an, ercrLlent remedy. IhGUe not had
occasion, to use 1t TOR other ailments.
Yours gerry truly, {.
w. NJ. Lord.
It will be noticed that the ex-Governor
says he has not had occasion to use Perun1
for other ailments. The reason for this IS,
most other ailments begin with a cold.
Using Peruna to promptly cure colds, he
protects his family against other ailments.
This is exactly what every other family
in the United States should do-keep Pc
runa in the house. Use it for coughs, colds.
Ia grippe and other climatic affections OF
winter, and there will be no other ailments
in the house.
Such families should provide themselves
with copy of DR.. Hartman's free book,
entitled Chronic Catarrh."
Address Dr. S. B. Hartman, President OF
| The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
All correspondence held strictly contden'.