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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28

toner had dropped dead with heart
trouble. It instantly occurred to the
witty Irishman that now Of all times
was his opportunity to dispose Of his
out-of-date goods.
He therefore sat down and copied on
his manifold order book, as a continue
ton of the jewelers. order, every bit Of
tbs old stock at enormous prices,
knowing well that the bill would be
discounted by the sons, who would
naturally continue the business.
The order was mailed to the house,
and the goods promptly shipped, and
the day he reached home check was
lying on the cashiers desk, in full
payment for everything. .,, J..
The last saw Of this man he was
stranded and had just started out in
Chicago, selling gold and silver mining
stock, on Commission.
For a number Of years two young
men travelled together from Toledo,
who had what they called the tobacco
box graft"
During the summer and fall seasons
they would visit towns where circuses
and county fairs were held, and al
though they were frequently arrested,
they managed for years to escape any
heavy fines or long Jail sentences.
The tobacco box in question was a
very ingenious affair. It was made en-
tirely Of wood, about four inches long,
and an inch and half wide, and an
inch and a half thick. with slide
cover. It was SO arranged that when
closing the lid and turning the box on
either side lead plug would drop into
a groove which would lock it securely,
and only those who understood it could
possibly open it. Then, If one gave the
box another turn, placing the front
down, the same lead plug would drop
into still another groove, locking It
still more securely.
This was the graft: The one who
carried the tobacco box picked his
man and asked his stranger friend to
have q chew. Whether he chewed or
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28

or farmer whose death was announced
In any one of the numerous papers.
Whenever q doctor had died, he inn
mediately sent, G. o. D. by express to
his name and address, one of his cheap
medical books, which possibly cost him
20 or so cents, and made the collection
from $3.50 to $3.50. If it were law
yer or merchant, he sent book on law
or merchandising.
OF course the express charges fol-
lowed, and in most instances the rela-
tives Of the deceased did not stop to
Investigate the matter, but, presuming
that the book had been subscribed for,
paid the charges and amount of collec-
ton 1t once.
No return address was placed upon
the package, SO in case the c. o. D.
was not paid the shipper was only out
the first cost Of the book.
The price was SO high, and 80 many
of the books were paid for, that the
GEafter's profits were large.
I A certain travelling man, who had
made the acquaintance of this young
CRATER, told me that the book graft,
with all the money there was in it, had
become too slow for the young man.
He and some friends had organized a
rubber plantation scheme, which had
involved them in mix-up, and which
threatened criminal prosecution, and
probable imprisonment for all.
This dead man graft" reminds me
of the shady transaction of q witty
Irisnman, who was q manufacturing
jewelsr at North Attleboro. Mass. He
found great deal Of pleasure in tell
ing this story, and in his inimitable
Irish fashion made it very entertain
ing.
Among the out-of-date goods in his
stock were three or four gross of old
fashioned wide bracelets. a lot of old
styled wide necklaces, with large lock-
cts, about Ave gross each of jet ear
drops and breast pins, and a large
quantity Of other old truck.
Being partner in the concern, he
had taken the precaution to have made
out a list Of all they had on hand. ~
In certain town in Illinois one day
he called upon one of his old custom
ers. and took his order for q fair-sized
bill Of the latest novelties.
That evening. while at the hotel, the
seport was circulated that his old Gus
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
BALD HEADS COVERED
With Luxuriant Hair and Scaly
scalps Cleansed and Purified
by Cuticura Soap, ?

Assisted by dressings of Cuticura, the
great skin cure. This treatment at once
stops falling hair, removes crusts, scales
and dandruff, destroys hair parasites,
soothes irritated, itching surfaces, stimu.
lates the hair follicles, loosens the scalp
skin, supplies the roots with energy and
nourishment, and makes the ., hair grow grow
upon a sweet, wholesome. healthy scalp;
internal treatment for every humor, from
pimples to scrofuia, from infancy to age,
consisting of Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Pills, price $lO0. A single set il
often sufficient to cure.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
THE OUTLOOK GOOD.
Education Of tho Times Is Towards
the Farm-More Scientific
Farmers.

Reports from all the leading agricul-
tural colleges show an increase in At
tendance and larger proportion of agri-
cultural students than ever before. The
statement is often made that agricul-
ture is, at present, enjoying boom and
the growth in numbers Of college,
trained farmers is pointed to as proof
of the statement. 1t is true that at no
time has agriculture presented so broad
q range of possibilities as it does to-day.
It may be true that few men are at
tracted to the work merely because Of
its increasing popularity. A vastly
larger number are learning to realize
the importance and possibilities of the
profession in the development and
growth of the country. Too long has
agriculture been looked upon as an occu-
patton of the hands and not the head.
AS such it had no attractions for the
progressive student whose ambition
was to win a standing in the higher
branches of learning. For this reason
the farmers sons have been turning
their attention to other professions.
such as law, medicine, literature, etc.
Every year the universities of the coun-
try have been graduating large numbers
of these professional men, many of
whom witness the departure Of their
boyish dreams while waiting for their
first client or patient. In the meantime
the technical institutions have been de-
veloping the less attractive sciences.
The agricultural colleges have made
rapid progress and the result is gen.
eral awakening Of interest in the prod
ucts of the farm. Tie business scope of
the farm has broadened. The develop
ment Of agricultural science has given
the farmer commercial standing. The
improvement of plants and fruits; new
discoveries in the betterment of the soil
all have opened up new field for the
Investigator and excited the curiosity
of those who formerly regarded farming
as mere drudgery. The tendency is now
toward technical education. The oppor-
tunities are abundant for the we'll
equipped man, and with more scientific
farmers in the field the profession will
become established as the most i'm
portant contributor to the nations pros
perity. Agriculture is not booming; it
Is developing.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
Worthless Nitro-Cultures.

A recent bulletin issued by the
Pennsylvania experiment station says:
Experiments recently made at this sta
ton fail to show any beneficial re-
suits from the use of nitro-cultures
purchased In the open market. While
the station would not be justified in
passing final judgment on the basis
of a single experiment, Our results
certainly indicate the destrability of
caution on the part of the farmer In
investing In these cultures.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28

not, the novelty of the thing usually in.
terested him, and naturally enough he
would comment upon it.
"See here, let me show you some
thing" said the CRATER, turning the
box on it's side and letting the plug drop
into the stop. There, now, you see it is
locked" This the stranger found to be
true, and that there were no visible
means of unlocking it.
But to be good fellow" the CRATER
let him into the secret, and after show
ing him how the box must be turned on
its side to be locked and turned back
again to unlock it, he let the stranger try
it several times, until the latter was con-
vinced that he understood it we'll. The
CRATER then explained that he frequent
~ had great deal Of fun, and often
made little money out of men who ask
for a chew Of tobacco and who, when
finding the box locked, were ready to
bet that it couldn't be unlocked.
Having "dxed'' his man the CRATER
gave the necessary cue to his pal, who
sauntered along and inadvertently
asked for chew of tobacco.
BY this time the CRATER had locked
the box with both combinations, one of
which had not been explained to the
stranger. When asked for chew Of
tobacco the CRATER handed out the odd:
looking box to the supposed stranger,
who on finding that it couldn't be
opened. said:
by Jove! I guess that's an April fool
box, or it isn't box at ALL"
Cant you open it," queried the
CRATER.
''No; and I'll bet you $50 it can't be
opened"
'I'll bet you $50 that my friend here
can open it while count ten," said the
CRATER
"All right" replied his pal.
The CRATER now took from his pock-
ct SO or SIS and, turning to the stran-
ger, said:
Let me have $35 quick, to put with
mine, and we will bet him."
OF course, if the stranger hadn't that
much, they pooled what money they
had and made bet with it.
Then the stranger takes the box into
his hands and begins turning it first to
one side, and then the other. "One-two
three" the CRATER begins to count,
very slowly.
BY this time the stranger discovers
that the thing won't unlock, and in less
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
THE DUMP SLED.

our exchanges. Here is a dumping
arrangement applied to a sled-an
idea borrowed from the dump cars
that are used for grading railroads.
Anyone can see from the cut how
the principle is applied. The dump"
must be pivoted high enough, so that
when the pin is pulled the dump"
will be sufficiently inclined to empty
all the contents of the sled. Such an
arrangement will be found most con-
venient where it is the practice to
haul out the dressing, as it is made in
winter, directly in the fields.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28

lar. Soon after began taking Doan's
Kidney Pills I passed several gravel
stones. got well and the trouble has
not returned. My back is good and
strong and my general health better"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
WATER BY WINDMILL.
Best Arrangement for Pumping and
Piping to the Various
Buildings. ~

A correspondent in the Farmers
Advocate of Canada wants to know
the cheapest and best way to supply
water from a we'll ~ rods distant
from the house. A Grey county
(Ontario) farmer, In reply, says:
Il would advise the use Of an eight
foot windmill erected over well. pip
ing being run to buildings. A force.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28

pump will be required, and l would
not use anything smaller than one
inch piping, and galvanized at that.
The cost will depend on the mill,
pump, piping and tank, which can be
obtained from any of the agents. I
have used a windmill for three years,
and IT. has given perfect satisfaction.
II check valve is used, as shown In
the accompanying sketch, the pipe can
be tapped anywhere between check
and supply tank to water other build
ings or stock at barn or anywhere
desired"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
HIT Tar in Africa

A resident of Selukwe, South Africa,
writes: "The township is beginning to
wear an air of excitement in conse-
quence of the natives coming in to pay
their hut FAX. By their singing and
extravagant antics you would fancy
our dusky brothers were .ighly de-
lighted to come into town and pay tho
pound demanded by our retrenchment.
seeking government"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
Wanted to Oct Even.

"I'd like that tooth, please" said the
the torment.
Certainly, my little man, but why do
you want it," querie1 the dentist, hand
ing it over.
"Well, SIR" responded the gratifed
boy. I'm going to take it home and Pm
going to stuff it full Of sugar. Then I'm
going to put it on plate, and," with a
triumphant grin, watch it ache."-N. Y.
World.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
DUMP FOR A SLED.
Convenient Arrangement for Cart for
Hauling Manure in the
Winter Time.

Dump carts for hauling manure and
other articles are usually associated
with wheels, but for hauling out
manure in winter the wheel cart is not
practicable, says writer in one of
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28

and how to cure
them. Mrs. w. G.
Davis, of Groesbeck,
Texas, says: " Back
aches hurt me SO I
could hardly stand.
Spells of dizziness
and sick headaches
were frequent and
the action of the
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
Diagnosis.

First Doctor-Isn't your practice among
the wealthy?
Second Doctor-The fellow who can eat
with his own knife seldom needs mine
n. Y. Sun.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
A "uEAD MANS" GRAFT.

Young Man Sends G. o. D. Packages
to Persons Lately Deceased-Rel-
atives Pay Charges - 1rishman
Takes Advantage Of Dead Gus
toner - Sharper Makes Money
with a Trick Tobacco Box-A Prof.
liable Apple Graft.
Copyright, 1905, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
A unique method of money getting
was once operated by young man
from q town in Ohio.
It might have been called a dead
nan's graft
After securing q lodging place, he
announced to the landlady that he was
handling books, fair supply of which
he always kept on hand. These con-
sisted Of works on medicine, law, az
riculture, and various other subjects.
These books were of the cheapest quail
lty-often secondhand.
He subscribed for every weekly
newspaper within q radius Of four or
6ve counties. The death notices Of
every paper received were carefully
scanned, and the name and address Sc
cured Of every doctor, lawyer, merchant
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
AILING WOMEN.
Keep the Kidneys Well and the Kidneys
VIII Keep You Well.

Sick, suffering, languid women arc
learning the true cause of bad backs
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28

Laundering the Baby's Clothes.
Many mothers are not aware that chat.
ing and much discomfort may be caused
by the strong alkalies in the soap with
which the little garments are washed.
Hence, the work should be done under
the mothers direction and only Ivory
Soap used. ELEANOR r. PARKER.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28
CRISIS OF GIRLHooD
/ TIME OF. PAIN AND PERIL
Miss Emma Colo Says that Lydia y
! Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
Saved Her Life and Made Her We'll

How many lives of beautiful young
girls have been sacrificed just as they
were ripening into womanhood! How
many Irregularities or displacements
have been developed at this important
period, resulting in years Of suffe"ingi
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1905-12-28

There is no use knowing SO much that
nobody can appreciate it.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-08-24

that to our forefathers would have
seemed improbable and visionary. Nu-
merous are the hardy pioneers who can
recall the first attempt at anything
like & fair in their county. Perhaps
one yoke of oxen, a donkey, r span of
mules, mare and a colt was the sum
total of the stock show, while the 9TH
er things on exhibition would not fur
nish small load for an ordinary over
land peddler So radical has been the
change that a comparison is needless.
To-day, with commodious buildings, ex-
tensive grounds and fine race-tra cks
we are well supplied with all the mod
ern accessories to comfort and enter
tainment. A spirit of rivalry has
aroused the hitherto latent enthusiasm
of many n farmer and his household.
and. as autumn approaches, the result
of a summers labor is quite evident,
on observing the fattened cattle, hogs
and sheep, the fine display of turkeys,
geese, ducks, chickens and the blooded
draught, trotting or road horses. The
machinery, culinary and art depart
ments each contribute considerably to-
wards making the event a success. And
with an unlimited supply of fruits and
cereals. the program is about complete,
and the anticipated pleasure of the
year finds its fruition when the pros
porous and deserving farmer drives
his family to that most glowing and
varied scene of activity and enlighten-
ment-the county fair.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-08-24

Ipswich, for lambs, of which almost
100000 are annually sold, and the Lin
colnshire, the largest horse fair in the
world, which every August attracts
even many visitors from the United
States.
In France. the great fair at Beau
caire, held July % to %, rivals those Of
Germany and Russia in extent aad OPP
erations, the attendance sometimes
running as high as 100000, among
whom are traders from all parts of
the world. the receipts of a single
week often aggregating five millions of
dollars. Equally large are the trans
actions Of the Normany fair, q princi-
pal market for wooden goods and for
valuable horses. In Holland these pop
ular assemblies c-e the occasion for
Joyous festivities, the staple amuse-
ments being theaters and shows: and
In Germany the most prominent occa-
sions Of this character had their origin
IN religious celebrations. Italian fairs
are devoted to silks. Many in Russia
take place on frozen rivers, and the
greatest one IN the East that held at
Mecca during the time Of the annual
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-08-24
The Reason Why.

Drummond, Wis, Aug. 21.-(Spe-
cial)-Whole families in Bayfield, coun-
ty are singing the praises Of Dodds
Kidney Pills and the reason why is
given in experiences such as that OF
Mr.. L. T. Void, a well-known citizen
here.
II had such pains In my back that L
did not know what to do" says MT.
Void, land as came across an adYer-
tisement of Dodd's Kidney Pills, sent
for box. That one box relieved me
Of all my pains My wife also useu
them and found them just what she
needed. l recommend Dodds Kidney
Pills as a sure cure for Backache anu
other Kidney Troubles"
Backache is one Of the earliest symp-
toms of Kidney Disease. Dodd's Kid
ney Pills cure it promptly and perma-
nently and prevent it developing into
Rheumatism, Dropsy, Diabetes OF
Bright's Disease
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-08-24
rramns, ROYAL Feasn

According to the statement OF a rail-
road man who lives In Chester, Pa,
and was an eye witness of the affair,
tramps and yeggmen who frequent the
line of the Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington Railroad between PhiIa-
delphia and Baltimore, held a royal
banquet, with silver sets valued at
$4,000, says the Philadelphia Record.
Solid silver was handled by the road
sters and outcasts as If it were moth
Ing more than ordinary tinplate and
the story of the night dinner rivals
that of the Millionaire Club
The scene of the midnight feast was
In a grove near Perryville. A freight
car had been broken open and some
of Tiffany's finest art gems in solid
silver, consigned by the New York
house to parties in Washington, were
stolen and carried TO the grove.
Foraging parties were sent out by
the nomads and soon silver chaf1ng
dishes were used for frying chicken
and gold-lined goblets were utilized for
quafing the steaming coffee
In the height Of the frolic police and
detectives swooped down on the
merrymakers and made one or two ar
rests; but the majority of the weary
Willies" made their escape. The rail-
road authorities have been keeping
the real facts quiet.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-08-24
SENATOR CLARKS SHEEP DEAL.
How an Artist Got the Better of Him
in Driving a Bargain.

How an Artist Got the Better of Him
in Driving a Bargain.
Senator William A. Clark is noted
among art dealers for his habit of
driving a close bargain, and nearly
every picture in his gallery has story
connected with the sale which is worth
the telling.
Last winter Senator Clark was asked
by a famous collector to inspect the
work of a new artist OF great promise.
The subject, though trite, was treated
with dizziness and power. 1t showed
twenty or more sheep coming out of
wood into winding country road at
close Of day. No human figures or at
tempts at the spectacular were visible,
only the grove of stunted trees, the
sheep and some feecy clouds in the
back ground The Senator frankly ad-
mired the work, but said that as the
artist was unknown he should not ex-
pect a high figure for his first ambi-
tious canvas.
The Senator asked him to name his
price, but the artist preferred that the
millionaire should fix the valuation.
After much sparring the Senator said,
genially:
well, suppose we limit the price to
the market value of sheep to-day, and
get our friend the dealer to look up
quotations.
The artist was willing, and prices
being produced showed that sheep that
day were bringing S1.50 a head.
But 1 will throw in a good sum
for the Frame" said the Senator.
"All right" said the artist; "but 1
have not finished that picture. / will
take it home and add some touches
which I omitted in my haste to ex-
hibit it"
Three or four days later the Senator
and the dealer went to the studio. The
picture hung in good light, and The
Montana man was delighted with it.
Now let US count the sheep" said
the dealer
He made the number %, and the
Senator was calculating the cost at
$50 head when the artist protested.
Pointing to some spots between the
trees and along the road, Is said:
But all these are sheep. too. There
are at least a thousand in the flock.
Take this strong glass and see."
The Senator did so, and, sure
enough, there were sheep everywhere
and quite descernible to the naked
eye when one knew where to look for
them.
The picture cost the Senator nearly
$1,000, plus the cost of the frame; but
he thinks he got a bargain. and be
has been showing that canvas and
telling the story to his intimates.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-08-24
New Use for a Farm.

To have ''grass-dried linen" is one
OF the latest domestic extravagances.
1t has been handed along by word Of
mouth from one to another who appre-
ciate a good thing, and there has been
neither nekd nor inclination to cheap
en- it by advertising. 1t was the happy
idea of a man who fell heir to one OF
those New England farms that you
cannot rent, sell nor give away. But
the first view OF the situation showed
that his farm would bring him
to attempt to run 1t agricul-
to attempt to run it agrocul-
turally. 1t had plenty of water,
and broad, wind-swept mead
This gave him his idea. From a city
friend he cajoled lot of what house
keepers call the big pieces" of the
family wash. When the sheets and
tablecloths and serviettes came home
it was not SO much that they were
clean-that Is elemental laundry work.
though rarely attained-but they had
the breath of country air and the smell
Of grass. From this beginning the
trade has grown until that Massachu-
sets farm Is paying better than it ever
did under n system Of rotation of
crops-New York Sun.