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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
FIGHT. BETWEEN MONSTERS.
Thrilling Encounter in, Jungle in
Wi;ch Rhinoceros Killed
a Huge Lion. %

Z f.-. : 10 -
Some years ago, while hunting in the
Zambesi country FOR elephants ivory. !
lett camp with one attendant soon after
noon one day and made wide circuit,
but found no elephants, though signs
showed that they had been in the neigh
borhood in great numbers, says a writer
in the Philadelphia Inquirer My at
tendant, a bright lBatonga boy about 16
years old, declared that the tuskers /
sought had been scared away from their
usual feeding grounds by war party of
Barotse who had passed across the
country. .y ........ ~, 20 .,,.. .....s .
1t was getting dark when, disappoint-
ed, started back toward camp. In =
woodland path where the trees STOOD
rather wide apart, but where the under
brush grew rank and thick, we came
across one of the scaffoldings, fixee in
the branches of an overhanging tree,
from which the natives of that region
kill elephants. by thrusting into them
long spears as they pass beneath. These
spears have a handle four or five feet
long and are as thick as mans wrist,
while the spearhead is about 20 inches
long by two broad.
They drive the spear between the ami
mails ribs, and the wounded beast rushes
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
BoYHooD OF Al. j.. PITkIN.
How the New President of iLocomo-
tive Company Struggled to
Study Mechanics.

Albert j. Pitkin was not apprenticel
because of any disinclination on his par
to study, but simply because his father
a Presbyterian minister with charge
now in one town and now in another
could not afford to send his boy through
college, although he desired to do so
Noting his love for mechanics, he did the
next best thing, and apprenticed him
to learn the machinist's trade. When he
was - years old, he was sent to live with
his grandfather, in Granville, o., who
owned and operated a cabinet-manufac-
turing shop. This the boy haunted; ii
became his playground. With remark
able cleyerness he made, out of wood,
machinery that would perform differ
ent kinds of work. Once, with spin
ming wheel, which he found in an attic
as the principal pulley, and with coarse
string for belts, he devised a machine by
means of which he sawed wood. Be-
cause of his ingenuity there sprang up,
between grandfather and grandson, ar
almost chummy friendship. He gained
his characteristic sobriety and serious
consideration of things through con-
slant association with his grandfather
who first taught him how to use a
chisel and a mallet, bow to drive q nail
through narrow piece of wood with
out cracking it, and how to sandpaper
and rub down cabinet to make ready
for vanishing. When he was only II
~1l M 1o1
structive details of the portable engine
of the shop. He could also run the
turning lathe and other machines. One
day, while on a visit to Newark, O., he
went through machine shop. He had
never before seen metal being manu-
featured into machinery. The rasping
and harsh noises of it's cutting were
music to his ear. From that time forth
the cabinet shop was barren of attrac-
ton, and the dreams his grandfather
may have entertained of some day TAX
ing him int partnership disappeared as
quickly as shavings in furnace. He
determined to become a machinist, to
learn how to design machinery, and to
become eminent as an engineer.
He began as an apprentice at go cents
a day in the Webster, Camp & Lane Ma
chine company's shops, chipping cast
ings with hand tools, and ended by as
sisting in setting up stationary engines
In neighboring villages, and, on the ex-
piration of his time, was engaged at
1926 day. For his betterment, after
q year, he considered it wise to avail
himself of an opportunity to enter the
locomotive repair shops Of the Cleve-
land. Akron & Columbus railroad. He
had always felt the common romantic
interest in locomotives, and had de-
lighted to watch their movements. The
locomotive then became his study.
When he crawled under one to make re-
pairs it was with students interest as
well as workman's skill. He familiar
lied himself with the mechanism of all
the existing styles on that railroad.-
Success.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
A Case of Pronouns.

a case OF 1rOnOu0s.
Tommy Mulligan, OF the seventh
grade, was absent from the classroom
for one entire day. 1t would appear that
he had played truant, for unknown to
Tommy his teacher had spied him trudg-
ing homeward with pockets bullying
suspiciously when she too was home
ward bound that afternoon.
But Tommy brought note OF excuse
the next morning which of course would
prove that he had been detained at home
leeitimately. The writing was hardly
tina. of feminine hand, and the note
appeared to have been written laborious-
" and with much plotting; furthermore
the penmanship seemed strangely "a
milia~ to his teacher. The note read as
follows:
Dear teacher-Please excus Tony fos
not comeing to shool yestiddy. he cud'
not come tore my pants.
Mrs Mulligan."
Chicago Record-Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
"a 80 60

Salzer Seeds have national reputation
as the earliest, finest, choicest the lS earth r:
plant and seed catalog, together with
enough seed to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1900 rich, juicy Turnips,
1900 blanching, nutty Celery,
1900 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to in
xH en once p.nt se% yo1 viii
grow no others, and
ALL FOB BUT 16o POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
if you will send them 26c in postage, they
will add to the above big package Of the
earliest Sweet Corn on earth-Salzer's
Fourth of July-fully 10 days earlier than
Cory, Peep o Day, etc., etc. [K. IL
Too many people keep their charity in
cold storage.-N. Y. Times.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

wildly about, the shaft of the spear hit
ting the trees and causing tie wound 10
gap, so that with two or three such
spears in him he soon bleeds to death.
I determined to climb on the platform
and investigate, which was foolish on
my part, as we were at least three miles
from camp and night coming on. My
Batonga boy, whom had named David,
carried SIT express rifle to hand to me
when I called for it, and I carried an
eight-bore.
In order to Swarm" up the platform,
handed my eight-bore to David, who
thus held both guns. No sooner had /
fairly reached the scaffolding than there
came a terrifying roar from the bush
and a scream from the boy. Dropping
both weapons, he placed himself beside
me with the agility Of a monkey.
Hooked down to see huge old lion
spring from the bush into the path. The
beast shifted the rifles and paved them
warily. He evidently was one of those
superannuated lions of whom the natives
say: His teeth are worn; he will eat
man." because they are not able to fight
and kill their ordinary prey. Thus they
are more dangerous to an unarmed'man,
for they are hungry always, and man
without a gun fills a lOng-felt want with
them.
The lion scented US in the tree and
looked longingly up at us, sometimes
lying with his head upon his paws like
domestic cat and just casting his eyes
sideways, as if thinking how good we
would taste, and then again roaring and
shaking his name, rearing on his hind
legs and scratching at the trunk Of the
tree.
The moon came up and we could see
all this as from an open box, for the
branches of the trees let in enough light
on the path to make the scene visible.
Suddenly there came great crashing
of twigs, a cracking of small saplings,
general tear-up of the bush, and, thun-
dering out of the obscurity, putting and
snorting, dashed body, huge and un-
calmly, but with the speed of locomo-
tive.
It was rhinoceros, big, black and
ugly. The lion would gladly have turned
tail, but the rhino was upon him too soon
and cornered the old cat. Then his
fighting blood awoke.
He made spring for the rhino, jump
ing sideways, and landed on his shout.
ders, but his claws and teeth were worn.
and, after confused tumble Of fighting
bodies, accompanied by terrific roars and
mighty snorts and puffs, we saw that th 1
rhino had shaken off his antagonist.
The two faced each other again. Thu
lion backed away and evidently wat
about to run for it, when the rhird
| charged. The lion sprang into the air to
dodge, but the great horn Of the rhine
caught him in the side and We heard q
terrible ripping sound. Then the two
combatants were hidden by the bush
from which the rhino presently emerged
alone, making uncouth noises and ap'
parently in a great rage. He tossed his
head as if he scented u.s. but in his mac
anger rushed wildly away, crashing
through the forest.
Descending from the tres and regain
ing our guns, we found the lion dead
We arrived in camp before tho return o.
the party which had been sent out II
search of us.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
Pearls and Poverty.

Mothsr-Harold, darling, where is
my string Of pearls?
Harold-You mean the million-dollar
one, mamma? l lent them to the poor
little girl next door to skip the rope
virh.-Collie.-'s Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
Are You Going to Florida or New
OrleausP

Tickets on sale via Queen & Crescent
Route and Southern Railway to Florida,
New Orleans and other points south d
greatly reduced rates, good returning May
31st, 1905.
Also variable route tickets good going to
points in Florida and Cuba via Atlanta, and
returning via Asheville. For rates and
other information address -
w. A. Becker, N. p. A., 113 Adams Street,
Chicago, Ill.
D. P. Brown. N. E. P. A., II Fort Street, w.,
Detroit, Mich.
v 4. 9 9ss
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

ness, sleeplessness, melancholy, ALI
gone "and Observation-Disclosures" feel"
ings, they should remember there is ono
tried and true remedy.
The following letters cannot fail to
bring hope to despairing women.
Mrs. Fred Seydel, 412 N. 54th Street,
West Philadelphia, Pa, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-.
II was in very serious condition when
wrote to you for advice. Ihad serious womb
and ovarian trouble and I could not carry
child to maturity, and was advised that az
could not bear to think Of going to the hospi-
tai, SO wrote you for advice. did g you in
structed me and took Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound; and am not only
well woman to-day, but have beautiful baby
girl six months old. advise all sick and
suffering women to write you tor advice, %
you have done 20 much for mo-"
Miss Ruby Mushrush. of East
Chicago, Ind, writes: , ...
Dear Mrs Pinkham:--
81 have beena great sufferer with irregular
menstruation and ovarian trouble, and about
three months ago the doctor, after usdng tho
X-Ray on me, said had an sbcess on tho
ovaries and would have to have IA operation.
MY mother wanted me to try Lydia =. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound as last resort,
and it not only saved mo from an operation
but made me entirely we'll"
Lydia e. P. nkham's Vegetable Com
pound at once removes such troubles.
Refuse to buy any other medicine. for
you need the best.
Mrs. Pinkham invites ill sick women
to write her for advice. Her advice and
medicine have restored thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
neund Succeeds Where others Fail.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
GOOD MIRROR TRICK.
A Difficult Thing to. Do with Pencil
and Paper While Looking
in Glass. .-

Seat person at table and place be-
fore him mirror.
Give him pencil and paper and ask
him to draw the following design.
And at the same time hold piece OF
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
SORE HANDS, SORE FEET.
Itching, Burning Palms and Painful
Finger Ends-C0mpleto Cure
BY CutiCura.

One Night Treatment: Soak the hands
or feet on retiring, in q strong, hot,
creamy lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and
anoint freely with Cuticura Ointment, the
great skin cure and purest Of emollients
Wear, during the night. old, loose kid
gloves, or bandage lightly. in old, soft
cotton or linen. For red, rough and
chapped hands, dry, fissured. itching
feverish palms, with brittle, shapeless
nails and painful finger ends, this treat
ment is simply wonderful . single treat tISat
Economical ecu p cure, In no other ailment have
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
been more effective.
You cannot convince without convic
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
WHY He Was Crying.

Nurse-What are you crying about,
Billy?
Billy-'Cos sister says she's a new
woman, and I've got to mind the dolls
while she runs the top engine.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

paper over his right hand so a. to hide
it entirely from his sight.
It is wonderful how difficult a task
this will prove to be, simple though 1t
seems.
Another good stunt is for him to try
to write his own name while looking In
the glass.-St. Paul Globe.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money If PAzo
OuSEN1NT fails to cure in 8 to II days. t0o
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

The flowers that bloom in the spring,
ira Ia, cut a very poor figure in com.
parison with the high priced buds that
bloom all the year around in hothouses.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

Battle fever blisters on lips and throat
with alcohol, which dries them up ~
if by magic.-Good Housekeeping.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

When Vanity enters at the front door
Reason steals out the back way.-Chicago
Record Herald.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

10000 Plants for Ice.
This is a remarkable offer the John A.
salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
A Woman Admiral.

There is only one woman admiral ii
the world. The queen of Greece 70 an
admiral of the Russian navy.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16
Shake Into Your Shoes

Allen Foot Ease. It cures painful, swollen,
easy. Sold by all Druggists and Shoe Stores.
Don't accept any substitute. Sample FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

The talk of Furnishing French duelists
seems needless and vindictive. French
duelists never did anybody any barn.
Washington Star.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

Sweet 10 is famous, to be sure, but II
is the average woman's twenty fifth birth
day, perhaps, that is most celebrated
Puck.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

The philanthropist generally manages
that some one shall catch him in the act.
IN. Y. Times. S'. - '.'.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

You cannot convinoe without convic-
ton.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

A4oE@E 5i1Tc y
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

Harper told 'er-"
Eyes, know. An you give my COM
pliments to Bobby 'Arper, an ask i'm
what 'e's got is left eye shut up for. As
for old mother Green, scandalmonger-
in is 'er business when. she's got no
drinkin' to do. You don't want to go
listenin' to a parcel of old gossips like
that. S'pose you let me keep the things
you gave me. Come, now, that's bar
gain. And the things gave you"
I'll returned them" faltered So
phie, as her right hand mechanically
sought the finger of her left hand that
only yesterday had been decorated with
gold ring set with two pearls and a
garnet.
David turned to the second parcel on
the table. ="
II brought 'em back on the off,
chance" he said. "Shall I undo the
string?"
BY way of reply, Sophie took her scis-
sors from the mantelpiece behind her,
and reaching across the table, cut the
string in several places. Then she
looked up at David's face and laughed
And Mrs. Meadows, coming into the
parlor abruptly to see if David was still
there, remarked that she was very sorry
to have interrupted, but hadn't, of
course, had the least idea that every.
thing was going so well.-London Black
and White.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

again.
MRS. Meadows turned back to her
shop; but before she could repeat the
portentous message, David was already
st the parlor door, Mrs. Meadows smiled
significantly and preceded him into the
room. She was about to retire again.
dtscreetly, when Sophie stopped her i'm
patiently. 800 W ~'s
"''Don't CO. mother" she said. with the
imperiousness Of the spoilt child that
she was. 80 80 sn
David was a big, rosy-cheeked fellow
With plenty of confidence. The last
was made evident by the deliberate way
in which he put his hat on chair, and
Identified couple of brown paper par
cells on the table. With a quiet ''Gocd
evening" addressed to Sophie, he pro
ceeded to deliberately unite the sitting
of one Of the parcels. The knot was a
little hard, ana as no one spoke, the
embarrassing silence was becoming in
tolerable. Finally, David looked up. q
s'You sent back the few little presents
I 'ad gave you" he said, gazing directly
in front of him and addressing the op'
posite " all straight in the eye, IAN so
O. course, I'm bringin back those what
you gave ma
You could ha, sent 'em oack,
snapped Sophie. There wasn't no neet
tpr g bring 'el0 yourself. -
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

Too many people keep their charity i
cold storage.-N. Y. Times.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-02-16

lydia plnkhms Vegetable Compound Succeeds Where Others Fall
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
Weddings Lecture Pleased.

The initial number of the lecture
course, Geo. R. Vending, was favored
with large and appreciative audience
Tuesday evening. The speaker was in
fine voice and his reputation as plat
form orator suffered nothing in the es-
timation of Edgerton people. AS word
painter and the dressing up of beautiful
diction, the speaker has few equals,
while the eloquence of his climaxes held
his audience almost spellbound during
the hour and a half he occupied the
stage. Mr.. Vending was introduced by
Mrs. j. Q. Emery, representing the
Women's Clubs of Edgerton, under
whose auspices the lecture course is
given. The subject chosen was "The
Imperial Book" which of course referred
to the bible. He took and discussed the
criticisms that had been made against
this book. both in modern and ancient
times, holding that nothing but an i'm
spired book could outive the critics of
all ages. The basis CT our civilization,
he declares, is this Imperial Book
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
Tobacco Notes

O. G. & Chris Hanson have purchased
warehouse No. 20.
Mr.. A. Wallsch of Chicago is again
looking over the market for cured stock
VIM. S. Brill came on from New York
Saturday for few days stay in the
state.
Mr.. Noah Gillen, of Gillen & Granal
leaf jobbers at York, Pa, was visitor
IN this market during the week.
Norm earle of GAINESVILLE and R. D
Swisher, cigar manufacturer of Mar.
quette, Mich, were looking over this
market Wednesday.
The boiler in the heating plant at the
United Cigar Manufacturers warehouse
here is being removed for shipment to
Cashton to be used in the company's
warehouse there. Another of larger Ca
pacity will be installed in it's place at
the Edgerton warehouse.
Will rent my warehouse or will put up
tobacco by the pound. -OsMUND GUN.
DERsoN, Stoughton, Wis. 49w2
For RENT-Tobacco warehouse at De-
Forest, Wis. Apply to Mrs. J. H. Egg
gum, DeForest, Wis. Aft
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1905-11-17
THE WHOLE CITY MOURNS.
Funeral of DIR. McManus Largely Attended.
| Interment In the Fulton Cemetery


interment In the Fulton Cemetery
The funeral of DR.. Warren G.. Nc
Manus, held from the Congregational
church on Friday afternoon last, was
one of the largest ever held in our city
and was indeed solemn and impressive
occasion. The church would scarcely
hold half the people who came to pay
their respects to one held in high esteem.
The casket was bourn to the church
by Frank and James Sayre, DR.. George
McManus, George G. Sutherland, A. FL.
and j. E. Wallin, all relatives of the de-
ceased. Surrounding it at the altar was
vast bank of flowers, tender tributes
from friends whose sympathy found ex
preston in these things. Rev. L. Ell.
Keller spoke feelingly of the sorrowing
occasion, paying high tribute to the
character of the deceased, saying that
DR.. McManus was one of the cleanest
and most companionable men he ever
knew. Rev. l.. A. Parr also added words
of sympathy and consolation to the as
sembly. Many moist eyes were seen as
those present passed out of the church
after taking farewell of face soon to
be hid from sight forever. The remains
were taken to the Fulton cemetery for
interment in the Sayre family lot in that
beautiful resting place of the dead.
Warren Coburn McManus was born at
Brunswick, Me-, June 21st, 1861. His
| medical education was received at How
ard university, Washington, D. c., grad
uating in 1890 with the highest honors.
Soon afterwards he opened an Office in
Edgerton, where by close application to
his profession he had built up large
and extensive practice. He was always
close student of every detail that went
to make successful practitioner, and
had acquired large medical library as
we'll as many instruments and appli-
ances needed in both surgical and medi-
cal treatment. The foundation of sue
cessful business career had been estab-
lished and he was about to reap the
fruits of years experience when death
called him just in the prime of life. His
hopeful, cheerful nature made him closer
to many family circles than the average
family physician, making his loss deeply
felt in hundreds of homes in this vicin-
ity. On Sept. Dist, 1888, the deceased
was married to Sue E. Sayre of Fulton,
who with three daughters, Phoebe, Eliz-
abeth and Frances, survive. What con-
ISOLATION there be in the sympathy of the
community, it is most freely given to this
family in their bereavement.