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the laird of SRibo is assisted by his
wife in working out the details of his
various schemes. Some OF them are
said to be suggested in the first in
former Miss Louise Whitfield was, of
course, personally concerned with
many New York philanthropic sOcie-
ties, and well-known worker among
the poor of American cities.
Although an American woman, Mrs.
Carnegie is almost as enthusiastic as
her husband in her admiration for Scot
land and things Scottish, and finds an
outlet for her artistic tastes in en-
bellishing her residences here and in
America with those decorative schemes
and ornamental devices which impart
to them a Scottish atmosphere.
Among the recreatiOns in which she
delights almost equally with Mr.. Carne-
gle is golf and the vigorous exercise she
thus obtains accounts in no small meas
ure for the excellent health she enjoys.
Mrs. Carnegie is an ardent believer in
her husbands doctrine that the possess
sion of wealth carries with it an obliga-
ton to help others rise above the OBJ
stacles of poverty to careers of useful
ness and happiness. Probably, however.
she would hardly subscribe to his declar-
alton, made, by the way, before he was
married, that ''the man who dies rich
dies disgraced," for it is certain that
their one child, Margaret, will never be
left dependent on her own exertions for
a living But it is we'll known that Mrs.
Carnegie has more than once avowed
her purpose of doing her best to train
her daughter to spend money wisely
that others may profit by it, and not de-
vote it to indulgence in selfish luxurles.
Apart from participation in her hus-
bands charities, Mrs Carnegie devotes
much of her private purse to beneficent
objects, both here and in America, but
this is done so unostentatiously that the
world hears nothing of it.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
BEGAN AS REPORTER.
LIFE STORY OF CONGRESSMAN
HIT Is INTERESTING.
Took Down the Celebrated Debate Be-
tween Lincoln and Douglas
Recognized Authority on
Foreign Affairs. r#.s,
Chicago SDecial.

Chicago Special.
Older men remember what younger
men should learn, that the latest Illinois
candidate for the vice presidency was
shorthand reporter, who took down the
celebrated debate between Lincoln and
Douglas. 1t was Lincoln himself who
called Mr.. Hit by his endearing name,
Bob" Hit ever since. He began his
connection with the general assembly OF
Illinois in 1858, 1859 and 1860, being the
official reporter Of debates. In the early
years of the war he occupied contiden-
tial position under Secretary Stanton.
In 1868 he was secretary OF senate
committee, and in 1865 he accompanied
board of treaty commissioners to the
northwest, ascending the Missouri river
for distance of 1900 miles and reliev-
ing the monotony of official labor by
sending letters to the Chicago Tribune
describing lonely desert, scourged by
ferocious savages, where to-day are
thousands of smiling homesteads. In
1867 and the following year he made a
visit to Europe, which was extended to
Jerusalem, and on which trip he had the
extraordinary experience of being cap
tured and released by Greek bandits on
the famous plains Of Marathon.
Ey 1871 the modest man from Illinois,
for so he always had been called even
aften years of most distinguished serv-
ice, began his really public career. He
went to Santo Domingo with commits
sion sent there by President Grant to
consider the question Of the annexation
of the island, and it was Mr.. Hit who
prepared and presented the report of the
commission, thus early in his career get
ting taste of the expansion policy OF
the United States, with which he has
been associated intimately ever since.
A year later one finds this extraordinary
reporter taking down stirring testimony
of the kuklux committee, and here again
it was Hit who wrote large section
Of the voluminous report. He was for
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HON. ROBERT r. HIT.
Endorsed for Vice President by the Re-
publicans Of Illinois)

time private secretary Of Senator Oliver
p. Morton, one of the great republican
leaders of the day, and through him kept
in close touch with the party policy.
In October, 1874, Mr.. Hit was married
to Miss Sallie Reynolds, of Lafayette,
Ind, and it needs no gushing society re-
porter to say of Mrs. Hit to-day that she
is one of the most distinguished and at
the same time one of the most popular
women in the city of Washington, where
for nearly 20 years she has been recog-
nized as a social leader. Born in Ohio,
living in Illinois since his early child
hood. and married to brilliant Indiana
woman, Mr. Hit seems to possess the
best possible attributes for warm sup
port in three influential states.
It's probably true to-day that Mr.. Hit
is the greatest living American author
ity on the active diplomacy Of the new
world. There has been scarcely any de-
yelopment in our foreign relations
within a generation with which he has
not had more or less to do. Grant ap-
pointed him secretary OF legation al
Paris in December, 1874, while he was
on his wedding tour, and for six years
the home of the Hits in the French cap
ltai was the scene of the most brilliant
congregations of American in all Eu-
rope. Two sons-Robert Reynolds and
William Floyd Hitt-were born abroad,
but were American citizens, as q matter
of course.
In 1882, Congressman Hawk, Of what
was then the sixth Illinois district, died
suddenly two days before the time set
for the congressional convention. A
committee called on Mr.. Hit at his home
at Mount Morris, much to his surprise.
and he was nominated and elected, serv-
ing the people of his district faithfully
and we'll from that day to this, period
Of twenty-five years.
AS q matter of course, Mr.. Hits diplo-
matte experience gave him an fmmedi-
ate berth on the foreign affairs commit
zee. He had an intimate connection with
The celebrated Cutting case, which
nearly resulted in war with Mexico, and
it was Mr.. Hit, who, by wonderful
speech in the house. defeated a resolu-
ton for the threatening demand upon
Mexico, thus averting what would have
proved disgraceful war. He made his
mark In the committee and on the floor
Of the house whenever foreign affairs
we're under discussion, yet in addition
TO that found time to participate in de-
bate over matters of curren: interest,
being particularly Industrious In looking
,fte: the demands of his own district
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30

to lay her weary burdens down. Year
after year she has offered her resigna-
ton to boards and committees. But
now, once for all, most honored officers
and friends, tender my resignation as
president Of the American National Red
Cross, which resignation, being absolute,
calls only for acceptance"
The resignation was then formally &C
cepted in a letter from the executive
committee to Miss Barton, regretting the
circumstances that caused it.
Mrs. Logan, who succeeds to the pres
idency. is we'll known as the widow Of
the soldier-statesman, Gen. John A.
Logan. She was born in 1883 near Co.
lumbia, No., the eldest daughter OF Capt.
John M. Cunningham, who fought in the
Blackhawk and Mexican wars. Her
early life was spent in the backW GODS OF
Illinois, but developing while still young
a remarkable taste for study, she was
sent to the convent of St. Vincent, near
Morganfield, KY. There she remained
until 1855, when she was graduated with
honors, and then she returned to her
fathers home near ShawneetoWn. She
aided her father, who was sher1h OF the
county, in making out legal documents
and it was while thus employed that
John A. Logan, then the prosecuting at
torney of the district, wooed and won
her. She was married in 1855 when 1t
years of age, and she went at once to
her husbands homo at Benton, Franklin
county. Their married life was unusual
ly happy, and it need not be said that
Mrs. Logan helped her husband in al
his undertakings. Her heart was almost
broken when, practically in the prime
of life, he died December &c, 1886.
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Woman to Carry the Mail.

After two men had resigned because
Of the rigors of the position, Miss Ruth
Lane, 10 years old, graduate of Tabor
academy, and educated for a teacher,
has been appointed rural mail carrier.
In a recent civil service examination for
candidates Miss Lane was the only
woman to enter. She stood third when
the results were given out. The first two
applicants were given trial at the work
and resigned One of the requirements
is to cover twice daily route of 20 miles.
In winter the route is full of difficulties,
IN many places being practically impass-
able. In the last four years none of the
men cared to carry the mail again after
a year. Miss Lane, who is a western
girl and a good horseback rider, says
she is confident she can do the work.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
JOKE WORKED WELL.
HOW DUsKY MAID WON THOU
SANDS OF WooERS.
Two Yankee Globe Trotters Said She
Was Princess, with an Income
of $35, 900, and Wanted
White Husband.
San Francisco (Cal.) Special.

San Francisco (Cal) Special.
It is not every girl that can boast OF
having 10000 suitors to her hand.
But this was Maori girl, and she
lived in a little Maori hut.
Well, of course, you will not believe
that it was her face 1nat brought her
all those bags full Of letters Offering
her husbands by the thousand. Nor was
it her wealth, for she was quite poor.
1t was a joke.
Two globe trotters-Amerlcans,
please remember-had been spending
their holidays in New Zealand. They
had seen this Maori girl, and when
they returned to the States they con-
ceiyed plan.
the papers acclaiming the beauties OF
the Maori girl She was lovely, she
was rich-worth $4,000 q year-and,
moreover, she was princess.
Added to all this her hearts DESIRE
was to marry a white man. Correspon-
dence was invited with anyone who
felt inclined to wed.
That was the finishing touch!
Well, such an appeal naturally
caused flutter of hearts throughout
America. 1t was wonderful what lot
of men it inspired to love. Even con-
firmed old bachelors began to think OF
that little Maori princess who want
ed to marry white man, Perhaps
some even had a vague vision that
$35, 900 year might be useful. There's
no telling!
Now we must leave the fluttering
hearts in the United States and fly to
that Maori village, and the little mud
hut where the princess" dwelt
One day the postman came to her.
It was not often he had anything for
her, so she stood waiting for the letter
-one letter. Judge of her surprise
when, instead of letter-one letter.
the postman began handing her bun
die after bundle of letters, thousands OF
them. She could hardly believe her
! eyes.
What did it mean?
She seized the first, tore 1t open
read, and gave little jump Of sur'
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probable Chairman of the National Repuo"
lican Committee.)
vote his entire time to the work of the
campaign. In measure, this would in
volve a personal sacrifice.
The suggestion Of Secretary Cortelyou
for chairman does not meet the approval
of the presidents more experienced po-
litical advisers. He has been Investigate
ing the trusts and combinations of cap
ital, and the democrats, they say, would
at once charge that he was selected as
chairman to use the information he pos
sessed to bring the trusts and capitalistic
combinations to terms, and compel them
to contribute to the republican cam
paign.
1t is asserted with emphasis that no
absolute decision yet has been reached,
but prominent men in the councils of
the republican party have impressed on
the president the desirability of Secre-
tary Cortelyou's selection.
It is reasonably certain that j. W..
Blythe, of Iowa, will be prominently iden-
titled with the conduct of the republican
campaign in the west, and it is likely
that he may be the vice chairman of the
national committee or a subchairman
in charge of the western end of the cam
paign. For time he was urged by Sen
ator Allison for the Craftsmanship, but it
is probable he will occupy the position
here indicated.
Cornelius N. Bliss, of New York, for
many years treasurer of the national
committee, probably will again fill that
nOsitiOn
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
AMERICAN WOMAN.
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, Modest PART
ner Of the Iron King, Aids Him
in His Charities,
London (Eng.) Special.

London (Eng) Special.
Mrs. Andrew Carnegie sat, quite re-.
Gently. for the accompanying photo
graph, which her friends consider one
of the best she has ever taken. Shar-
ing her husbands tastes for a country
life and aiming in all things to be 4
companion to him, Mrs. Carnegie cares
little for the allurements of society,
and, save when dispensing the gen.
erous hospitality of Skibo cattle to its
fortunate guests, is little seen by those
who figure most conspicuously in the
London whirl of wealth and fashion.
Probably few persons apart from the
Carnegies' intimates realize how much
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
THE STATUE OF FREDERICK.
r. Will Be Placed on the Terrace In
Front Of Army War College at
Washington.
Washington ID. c. Special.

Washington %. c. Special.
It has been arranged that the statue
of Frederick the Great of Prussia, to be
erected in the Washington barracks res
ervation, shall be dedicated on the 10Th
of November next. Arrangements TO
that end are being made by Maj. Gen.
Gillespie, assistant chief OF stan, ana
Baron Won Sternburg, the German am
bassador, the latter representing the en-
peror of Germany, by whom the statue
of his illustrious ancestor is presented
to the United States as an evidence Of
esteem and good will.
The statue is replica Of the famous
original in front of the emperor's palace
at Potsdam, and, by special arrangement
with President Roosevelt, it is to be
placed on the terrace in front OF the
army war college. The standing figure
of the great war emperor is of heroic
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
CLARA BARTON STEPS OUT.
Resigns Presidency Of American Ma.
tional Red Cross and Is Sue
ceeded by Mrs. Logan.
Washington ID. c. Special.

Washington ID. CO. Special.
Mrs John A. Logan became president
of the American Red Cross society the
other day. Clara Barton resigned her
position at the head of the organization,
and Mrs. Logan was placed forthwith at
the head of the society. The change was
effected at Mrs. Logan's residence. Miss
Barton had prepared special letter for
the occasion, which was in itself a review
in part of the work of the organization
since it's inception % years ago. One of
the sentences in Miss Barton'a letter
was: 1T is waste of time to remind
you of the years and the occasions in
which your weary president has ss>ught
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
CORTELYOU THE MAN
MANY REPUBLICANS WANT HIM
TO CONDUCT CAMPAIGN.
Secretary Of Department of Commerce
and Labor May Resign His Posi-
ton to Do Active Parti-
san Work.
WASHINGTON ID. c. Special

Washington ID. CO. Special
> George B. Cortelyou formerly secre-
tary to the late President Mckinley,
later secretary to President Roosevelt,
and named by the latter as secretary of
the recently created department OF COM
merce and labor in the cabinet, Will
probably be selected to succeed the late
M. A. Hanna as chairman of the national
republican committee.
While in no sense endeavoring to an
ticipate the action of the Chicago con-
vention or that of the national commit
tee to be chosen at that convention,
President Roosevelt and leaders of the
republican party generally have can
vassed for months the subject of the ma
tional craftsmanship.
From time to time the names OF vari-
Gus prominent republicans have been
published in connection with the chair
manship, but the gossip about the matter
had no firmer basis than conjecture.
To the late Senator Hanna the prest-
dent expressed the desire that Mr.. Hanna
might see his way clear again to assume
the responsibilities OF national cudll-
man. That expression met the approval
Of republicans generally. To no one
else, however, has anything so nearly
approximating proffer of the chairman
ship been made.
Several widely-known and influential
republican leaders have been considered
for the important position. Some time
ago the name of Secretary Cortelyou was
suggested. 1t met instant favor. 1t is
known that Mr. Cortelyou sustains very
close relations not only with President
Roosevelt, but also with party leaders
throughout the country. He is regarded
as being admirably equipped for the po-
sition, possessing fine executive ability
and thorough knowledge of men and at
fairs.
For several years he has been inti-
mately identified with political manage
ment, scarcely any man sustaining more
confidential relations with President Nc
Kinley, Senator Hanna and President
Roosevelt than he. if he should be Sc
lected national chairman he would re-
sign his position in the cabinet and de-
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MINISTER HAS READY WIT.
Told Drunken Rough Who Tried Hard
to Be Smart to Keep His Own
Family Record.
Washington ID. CO. Special.

Washington ID. c. Special.
Representative Littlefield. Of Maine.
tells this:
"A really good minister generally has
a ready answer for him who would cast
a slur on the Bible or on religion. It
seems that the good Lord has furnished
them with the ammunition which Is al
ways ready to be fred into the scorer
and sinner.
I'm my state good minister had an
appointment to preach at one OF the
small places, a rougn-and-ready sort OF
Joint, where the men didn't care much
how things went. Itwas Saturday even
ing when the minister rode up to the
only hotel or boarding house In the
place, and he was soon surrounded by
several of the men who had been I'M
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expended, and $4,000 men will be en-
ployed, besides skilled labor.
The appointee was born at Fall River.
Mass, and graduated as civil engineer
at Monmouth university, Monmouth,
ILL.,, of which his father was founder. He
entered railway service in 1869 as rod
man, and ten years later became chief
engineer of the Peoria & Pennington
railway, the construction Of which he
supervised. In 1887 he became bridge
engineer for the Santa Fe, and In 1892
was appointed chief engineer of the 1lli-
nois Central. During seven years he
held this position, in 1898 became as
sistant second vice president, in 1901 as
sistant general manager, and in Septem-
Der, 1902, general manager Of the sys-
tenn. He resides at 4427 Greenwood ave-
nue., Chicago.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
CHURCH BELL IN BIG TREE.
PICTURESQUE Feature Of Little Mission
Church in a German Town in
South Africa.
Berlin Germany Special.

Church authorities, like private indi-
yiduals, have to make the best of cir
cumstances, and the most picturesque
feature of little mission church In
German South Africa is it's bell tower.
The chapel is of the simplest style of
architecture, and nowhere in it was
there a place to hang a bell. A bell has
conscience-awakenin qualities in places
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30

not so thickly settled or so given to late
hours that it's effects are not altogether
as moral as might be desired, and near
by tree solved the bell-tower problsm.
The bell was flung to one of it's lower
branches, where it swings free when
rung. and the rope is tied to the trunk
to keep it quiet when not in use. The
mission is in Windhut, the chief city OF
this part of Africa and the seat Of the
governor. The fact that bell hung In
the open in this manner is left alone
speaks we'll for the German-South Afri-
can small boys.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
WILL BUILD PANAMA DITCH.
Chicago Nan Named % Chief Enginssx
Of Isthnian Waterway, ct
Salary Of $25, 200.
Chicago Special.

John Findley Wallace. of Chicago,
general manager Of the Illinois Central
railroad, has notified the Panama canal
commission at Washington Of his &C.
ceptance of the post of chief engineer in
charge of the construction Of the 18TH
milan waterway.
Mr.. Wallace will take up his work on
June /, at an annual salary Of $4,000.
His headquarters for some time will be
at the national capital. It probably will
take two years for preliminary work.
and then the engineer will go to the
isthmus, to remain until the canal IS
completed. Nearly 5000, 900 will be
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
Black List Of Drunkards.

When a person is convicted Of drunk.
enness in Taunton, Mass. his or her name
is sent to the keepers of the various sa-
looms in the city. Should the saloon
keepers, after this warning, sell intoxi-
cants to the person named on the warn
ing, before six months have expired
they are liable to heavy fine.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
Boat Made Of a Single Pearl.

A jeweler in Turin has made tiny
boat of a single pearl. The hull is
finely shaped, and might serve as a
model for a racing sloop, the sail is of
beaten gold, studded with diamonds,
and the pinnacle light is perfect
ruby. An emerald serves as its rud.
der, and it's stand is a slab of ivory.
its weight is less than an ounce, and
II ia said to have cost $4,000.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
Wisdom of Migrating Birds.

Unhealthy localities are instinctively
avoided by swallows and other migrat-
ing birds. They are never to be found
In districts where cholera, yellow fever,
the plague and other epidemic diseases
nrevail. The districts which they Sc
lect as their temporary homes are in all
respects the most healthy tlat can be
found,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
Decorative Weapon for Women.

A stiletto hatpin is the latest fashion
able device. 1t is intended to be useful
IS we'll as ornamental, for the defense
of women in case of ruffianly attack.
It is made of excellent steel. which will
bend. but not break; has keen, hard
ened point, and a handle by which to
grasp it as weapon.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30

size. and the statue and pedestal are IL
feet in height.
Sites have been reserved for the posi-
BILE location of the statues of six re-
nowned heroes of the world at large on
the terrace in front of the army war COL
lege, but the statue of Frederick the
Great is the only one for which provision
has been made. The German govern
ment has provided the statue and con-
gress has appropriated $4,000 for it's in
stallation. Among other great soldiers
who may be similarly honored are Ma
poleon, Wellington, Marlborough Alex
ander, Hannibal Julius Caesar and Gus
Jaws Adolphus.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
A Liouess Black ~ Jet.

A jet-black lioness, most beautiful
beast, has been added to the collection
of animals In the Jardin des Plantes. in
Paris. Lions of this color are found only
in the interior of the Sahara, and are
scarce even there.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30

CHARLES E. LITTLEFIELD.
maine Congressman Who Can Tell Story
as Well as Make Specify
bibing in the speak-easy. One Of them
asked:
"'Be you the -parson who has come
here to preach?'
"'Yes, sir calmly and politely replied
the minister.
"'Well, parson, can you tell me and
my friends how old the devil is?'
keep your own family record, my
friend was the quick answer as the
minister dismounted and walked into
the house."
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-06-30
Soap In tho East Indies.

Few of the natives Of the East Indies
uss soap. When a piece is shown to q
native, and the raising OF lather IS
demonstrated, it is viewed with curios-
itY.