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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1907-10-03


torneys will attack the law under
which the divorce was granted,
on the ground that. the decree has
no VALIDITY qa]X in the :state Of Of
North Dskota: ,-s,.i..z s,.,,ap.z -, -,
:. The attorneys Of count Gibocea,
New York, ,- -.shave ordered =
thorough search through the di-
.vorce record and it is stated that
there are likely Y be- some inter
esting legal fireworks, in the 7di-
vorce courts of the Empire State,
and possibly witnesses may be
summoned from this city. u
x Z
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1907-10-03

Today water is flowing in the
Large Irrigation canal and people
are making trips to the reservoir
and canal watching them being
filled. The engineers in charge
intended to start pumping several
days ago but as the machinery
was tried different parts needed at
tention and it was not until this
forenoon that the pumps of the
barge worked satisfactorily. On
ly one is being used today owing
to the lack of steam but this one
is filling up the large canal very
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1907-10-03

a .gReatAelp;te; the ftartdsrxs5f the
Nesson Hofilu4d country. AMI i, ,eas
peciallt thos9 Lying. across t;s;:'tE t6e
river in Mckenzie :. county. The
farmers in the vicinity .ofTobaceo
Garden. Charlsoe ana SehafeE,
withouts the help. q: the d
would be eompell@ 70 hs' tazIl %
grain about fifty miles befor&they
could ship it. .=-~,s,
:. It's rapidly fenmi g {, parent;
that Tthe Missouri .:rife- viii aid
greatly ip thsts uphqithpg Of our
city as-with each Succeeding year
there issa gfsatatl ! amount; 1 { - Of. .ftlhfs {
80 s;;S! Sss;ifs III IL; aess on; ss !!
Is1hks sta the: building Of 3 per:
manent dock; regular sb6at. lines
touhA1sssssa1}ishelh and
west bringing hundreds thaa'
sands of busheis;;,of erain, to say
nothing of other freight, to this
poi sl
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1907-10-03
FILLING THE BIG
IRRIGATION CANALS
After Several Trial Pumps of Large
Barge at Last Work---Reservoir and
Canal are Being Filled Today ,:~~

rapidly. The large pumps at the
power house were also busy. filing
the large canal on the east side of
the Muddy which runs several
miles up the valley. The filling
of the canals is something that the
farmers have been looking for
ward to for several months and
now that the water is really there
they will feel better. All farmers
who have contracted for water
should get busy and get their lat
terals run so as to be in shape for
the water in the spring.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1907-10-03
RANSKEY-TlLLER WEDDING.

Miss Ellen Tiller and John
Ranskey were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony in this city
last Thursday evening Mrs.
Minnie Siedel acted as bridesmaid
and Mr.. Seidel as best man. *,The
happy young couple will make
their home in this county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

gladden. the ear of the local populace are
musical organizations of high merit The
Marine Band is historic and justly ce.e-
brated. The Engineer and Cavalry bands
are as fine as the army can boast. If the
musicianly training and instinct of these
bandsmen did not prompt the rendering
of high-class programs public sentiment
in Washington would. Glance over the
programs of last summers park con-
certs and be assured that the best of the
music worlds product is freely played
and generously relished In Washington
Commenting on the Washington public
concerts. the Syracuse Post-Standard
says:
Residents of the District of Columbia
with scarcely an exception will agree
with The Washington Star that the free
band concerts should be repeated when
summer rolls round again
The cultural influence of good music
well played cannot be overestimated.
Good music and good pictures exert a
better effect on many minds than do some
of the most carefully worded and bril-
liantly delivered sermons. There Is one
danger, however. that Washingtonians.
hearing so much good music. may come
to consider these free concerts In a too
matter-of-course way The hearing of
these concerts Is q great privilege. This
should not be lost sight Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
The Iowa Senatorshin.

| The republicans of Iowa in the matter
| Of their senatorial primary. should follow
| an example set by the democrats of Ala
hama.
Mr.. Morgan and Mr.. Pettus were both
of advanced aga. but strong as ever in
| tellectuaily. and DESTROYS Of reelection to
the Senate. Both. and particularly Mr..
| Morgan. had served the state with dis
finction. and the people of Alabama SYM
path!Zed with their aspirations AS a re-
suit ut the primary called instruct tons
were voted for the two veterans. and An
expression at the same time taken for
second choice in case either or both of
the veterans should die in harness The
decision was warmly approved by the
country and greatly appreciated by the
two men so signally honored
Now that both Mr.. Morgan and Mr.
Pettus have passed from the scene, the
democrats Of Alabama are probably dou-
bly, glad of their action in re-electing pub
lie servants so well worthy Of continued
reward To have turned them down at
the behest of impatient younger men
would have made reflections now rather
bitter
Why, therefore. at this Iowa primary
should not Mr.. Allison have the right of
way for first choice. and the contest be
left for second choice among the younger
men who are anxious to show their quail
ity in the Senate? Mr.. Allison. like Mr..
Morgan. has seen long service in the
Senate, is leader and Of very great in
fluence there. and keeps up his interest in
his work to the public's benefit. No man
in his state has deserved more or better
of his constituents, and they should de-
light to honor him as long as he is able
and willing to hold their commission. He
is a few years younger than Mr.. Morgan
was at the time OF the latter's last re-
election, and in fair health, but as an
other reelection would bring him to the
eighty-six mark there could be no objec-
ton to expression as to his successor
in case he should not for any cause fill
out the term.
Gov. Cummins Is impatient to see in
side the Senate. and maybe there are
others. But they can walt. Crowding
veteran of the stage Is never a popular
transaction. even when done with ease.
and when such an attempt fails. the con-
sequences to the man making the failure
are sometimes lasting. Mr.. Allison Is
asking no favorS on any account. The
dispatches represent him as perfectly
willing to submit his case to a primary
along with anybody or everybody with
claims to submit. AS an old campaigner
the suggestion Of a scrap appeals to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Presidents instigation. is candidate for
mayor, for the purpose, as he asserts of
destroying a political machine created and
operated by Tom Johnson. the present
mayor. Now it is strange that If Mr..
johnson is running the town in that fash
ion he does not utilize the fire department
in his game In machine-ridden towns
both the fire department and the police
department are valuable assets. and the
bosses use them for all they are worth.
In the recent overthrow of the machine
in Louisville 1t was shown that the police
department had been the machines most
powerful agency in work corrupt that
the highest court in the state denounced
it and nulified the election at which It
had prevailed.
Firemen and policemen should every
where be free from political domination
Theirs is service of the highest i'm
portance to the whole community, and
with no Imaginable connection with poll
tics of any brand. To make them, there
fore. the tools and the prey Of party
bosses. forced to do dirty party work and
subscribe of their small pay to political
campaign funds. is to perpetrate an out
rage on them and at the same time injure
the public interests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
The Test Ride

fhe army officers have stood the test
IN horsemanship prescribed by the Pres,-
Dent OF the United States. 1t Is a habit
american officers have long had OF stand
Ing any test applied to them. Whether
the order be to ride. shoot, fight, pan or
command. the American army officer is
there.
IL required very active fancy to breed
notion that American army officers
could not ride. but the presidential mind
was equal to the thought That the Pres
ident was wrong in his suspicion need NOT
Do said. One has only to consult the We
racious accounts published in the press on
the test ride Of field and staff officers
Not an officer fell out: not an officer sue
cumbed to wounds; not d single call for
the ambulance was heard
II might be hazardous to suggest
though quite possible, that the men in
that column of two who rode at walk,
trot and ga-lop over the Virginia roads
were as good riders as the President him
self
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Hospitals and Charity.

The hospital facilities Of Washington
were increased today by the Inaugural
ton of an outdoor department of Provi-
dence Hospital In this instance out
door" applies not to the treatment. but to
the patients. meaning that they are not
inmates of the hospital Poor persons
Will be treated by men OF high profess
sional skill and standing and under ex-
eeptionally good conditions for ten cents.
The charge Is nominal 1t being said for
example. that in the surgical clinic It will
not in most cases cover the cost OF band
age and dressing. 1t is made for the OBJ
Vious purpose OF deterring persons who
really have nothing wrong with them or
at most some trivial ailment The pro-
feasional treatment which the poor thus
get Is free here are seven clinics-medi-
cal. surgical. diseases Of women. ear
nose and throat. genito-urinary, eye. and
an orthopedic clinic 1t is a worthy
charity
Efficient hospitals are doing a wonder
rul work In the scheme of civilization
Ihey cure the afflicted where in the light
OF present knowledge 1t Is possible. BY
doing this they stop untold sources Of
contagion and infection. They Drovide
great practical training schools from
which experts go forth to battle with dis
ease
Although in this day the educational
institution has almost a monopoly OF en-
ooWments. Ii may be that the tide will
change and 1t will become the fashion for
rich men to perpetuate their names nv
rounding or endowing hos pitfalls. or
course. much charitable thought goes ONT
TO the hospitals now Some are summarized
oy gifts and very many have charity
wards and endowment beds. In some cases
ehe charity wards are supported by pri-
Vate charity and in other cases by public
money.
A city's hospitals are worthy of the
BEST thoughts OF the people. There ia no
oouot that many good people would think
more about them and do more for them
II they could but overcome prejudice
mat makes them shrink from the very
WORD and from the smells and sounds
ana sadness of the place. A free ward
ia any city hospital is fine field for the
exercise Of small and simple charities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Vardauan.

Gov. Vardaman should have reserved
his latest TRADE against the President I'M
Ill the latter returned to Washington and
resumed oihclai duties. At present Mr.
Roosevelt Is Il guest of the south, which
Is Gov NardaGnan's home. and IA private
citizen beating canebrakes for big game.
Inc Governor OF Mississippi need not
moderate his fury. but should l.berate il
with due consideration Tor the laws of
hospitality and lair play. Abundant on
portunlty remains for him to express him
sen' He and the Preside are certain
" continue TO differ widely on public
questions. and his halcyon and voc.f ferrous
spirit will lose none OF its force as the
months go by. His defeat by John Sharp
Williams has not killed his senatorial as
plratlons, but he Will have to walt several
years before making another try for the
once. and need not strain his fighting
vocabulary unduIy just now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Tammany orator at Tammany's con-
vention .ast night spoke of Mayor Nc
Clelian as the smallest man in the his
tory Of the city of New York" Well
Tammany put him in the mayors chair
and knew him when 1t did so. He has not
diminished in size since that time. II
there has been any change he has grown
a little Leader Murphy thought that Mr.
Mcclellan in office would obey all orders
and do unto Tammany as Tammany de-
manded. Maybe the public thought SO
too. But the mayor baked. There was a
INIT TO his subserviency. He had not
been above accepting office from Tam
many and doing many things in return
for the promotion, but he would not de-
liver himself completely into Tammany s
hands Now Tammany berates him and
he berates Tammany Mr.. Mcclellan
proved to be not quite SO small as Tam
many had supposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Free Band Concerts.

New York has protest against its
public band concerts. The charge is
made that the conductors are incompe-
tent, the bandsmen unskillful and the
music trashy. 1t was because of the num-
Der of complaints last summer against
the character OF the music rendered in
the parks and on the recreation piers by
bands hired by the city that the Citizens
musicians to investigate the matter and
TO report. This report has been submitted
TO the mayor. 1t recites that:
"A very low standard of musical per-
Torrance is prevalent throughout, In
leadership musicians. ensemble, execution
and program, due to the lack of proper
musical knowledge or of proper super
vision on the part of the departments
which are responsible, SO that the people
are not receiving the proper benefit for
the money expended by the city for this
purpose. The people who compose the
audiences, many of whom are apprecia-
tive and qualified to enjoy good music
and who have no other opportunity to
hear It, are thus treated to a Door quail
ity instead, while all are denied the edu-
cational and elevating influence of proper
music well rendered.
The great fault Is usually with the lead
ers. In many cases they appear to be In
no Way qudliileu LOT the POSITIONS they NIL
some not only lacking the required must
cal training and experience. but by their
undignfied behavior at the conductor
stand showing the utter want Of respect
for their calling and for their public. In
some cases they seem hardly to know how
to beat time. much less to conduct their
bands. having no idea of expression OF
shading or musical subordination of the
different parts or Instruments. In some
cases the musicians are poor. In many
cases the selections are utter trash and
frivolous"
In the matter of outdoor band concerts
is to be found one Of the points OF ad.
vantage which Washington enjoys over
other cities The military hands which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Political Firemen.

Last nights session of the International
Association of Fire Engineers was rem
dered the more interesting by the intro
duction of the subject of politics. Former
Fire Chief Johnson of Philadelphia as
serted that politics played prominent
part in the election of fire chiefs" Citing
his own expeIie nce he said IL had to quit
the service because i was on the wrong
side. and | may add that - per cent Of
the fire departments IN the country are
controlled by political mtchines"
Chief Wallace of Cleveland took the
other side. and said t.Iat If politics puts
one good man out 1t puts another better
one in his stead. Come out in Ohio and
we will show you that there IS no su, /
thing as pol ties - running the fire depart
ments."
Former Chef Benedict of Newark
agreed with Mr.. johnson. and said: II
have been through the mil! Politics put
men In this hall tonight. and 1t put good
men out OF this association. When you say
there is no politics TO dominate the fire
departments of the various cities l know
better
These men. we may believe spoke ac-
cording TO their lights. Philadelphia. as
we all know. has been a machine-ridden
town for years. Politics has dominated
everything. from the mayorLity down 10
the sweeping OF the streets The reyela-
tons of few years ago shocked the
country. In New Jersey also a vigorous
brand of politics has long been in use
and probably this former official from
Newark has chapter and verse for his
charges.
matters in his town is especially worthy
Of attention because OF the campaign now
II progress there. Nj. Burton, at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
The Vandal Hands Stayed.

From the Washington Post.
1t is refreshing to see in the District
a private citizen who has the public spirit
to step forward and call a halt on the
proposed vandalism. Mr.. Syme deserves
the thanks of the residents of Washing
ton and of all Americans who are de-
sirous of preserving the chief beauty OF
the Capital. Capt. Poole is not personally
blamahIe in the matter. being merely
charged with the execution Of a contract
already awarded. But 1t Is we'll that the
court should scrutiniZe the legality OF
the effort being made to fritter away the
Botanic Garden and revolutionfse the
Mall The matter has been called to the
attention OF Speaker Cannon by his vigil
liant secretary, Mr.. Busbey, and 1t Is safe
to predict that Congress will put a stop Ia
any attempt to commit the government to
a vastly expensive scheme Of Improve
ment" which contemplates the destruc.
ton Of the trees in the Capitol grounds
and the Mall. Neither Congress nor the
public will Tolerate any such scheme OF
vandalism. by whomsoever fostered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
A Reproof.

See dem reed birds flynn
'Crost dat marshy place?
See dem plump persimmons
DARN you to tas'e2
See dem yaller pumpkins
How dey's rounded out.
Hahd times. honey?
Whut's you talkin' bout
Apples in de orchard,
Sweet an hangin' low;
Rabbit takin' exercise
Fob foot prints in de snow.
Postum prowlin' roun' de tree
EIatin' till he's stout.
Hahd times. honey?
Whut's you talkin' bout!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the once, but
simply TO THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Not Superstitious.

Are you superstitiousY'
Not bit" answered the man who Is
ashamed of his little weaknesses. 81
have nothing to do with superstition In
fact, l have observed that whenever !
begin to take notice of signs 1 always
have bad luck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
A Mistaken impression.

80 you question that orators abiIity?''
No" answered Senator Sorghum: "he
is a very able man. He can talk for
hours in most intelligent manner. But
he lacks judgment. He can't get over the
idea that people would rather hear him
crate than listen to the band play"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Beating the RAILWAYS.

tbs sweet to read astronomy
And think how earth speeds on through
space.
IS rather pleasant. now, you see,
To get free rides to any place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Reports differ as to whether the bear
hunt in the canebrake is meeting with
success. But the facts may be allowed
to come before the public In due course
of time. just as the speeches did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Experience.

Experience is the best teacher" re-
marked the man who INDUCES in trite
sayings.
Yes answered the skeptic: but oc-
casionally as IN distinguishing between
mushrooms and toadstooIs. your educa-
ton comes too late to be of any serv-
ice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Easily EXPLAINED

Il wonder why Jonah's name Is used
as symbol Of hard luck?" said one fish
erman.
That's easily explained" answered the
other. He let the biggest fish on rec
ord get away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

There is no way of knowing whether
Hetty Green approves of the punctilious-
ness with which Mrs. C. P Huntingt on
lists dutiable articles for the convenience
of customs collectors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Texan asks what would hap
pen if everybody were permitted to Kill
one man. Some enterprising person like
Harry orchard would go to work buying
up proxies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Mr.. Bryan is not making many prelim-
mary demonstrations He has faith, no
doubt. in his ability to turn on the en-
thusiasm as soon as it Is needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Railway men will refuse to be comforted
By the fact that although the President
suspends river pilots he shakes hands
with locomotive engineers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

The Lusitania continues to beat the rec
ord In a way that indicates that q new
standard for ocean travel has been really
established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Herr Conried says that his ill health
is due to worry about Caruso's arrest
This proves that managers have the arts
tic temperament as we'll as singers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Cen Grosvenor returns just at a time
when the most interesting data for cam
paign calculations are beginning to &C
cumu!ate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

kipling ought TO welcome Alfred Aus
tins determination to write another
poem. 1t will make his work seem good
II only by contrast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

The Japanese crown prince will scarcely
expect as cordial a welcome in Korea
as Mr.. Taft has been getting In Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

The more James Hazen Hyde talks
about never returning TO this country the
better it is for the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

As a thrifty brigand Raisuli doubtless
hopes the Sultan of Morocco will have
luck in his efforts TO borrow money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

The announcement is made that coin
collectors are becoming numerous. Rookie
Teller easily heads the list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Oue-Sided.
U06-S1Qe0.
From the Providence Journal.

From the Providence Journal.
Mr.. Henry Clews says that there is
prosperity enough, but that the trouble
Is II is not well distributed. There Is no
need to open the question to debate; an
overwhelming majority as with one voice
declares in the affirmative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

Chicago Is now as famous for base
ball as it is for beef
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

This discussion of George Washington
should be a warning to every tax dodger
to avoid becoming famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10

1t is argued that DR.. Wiley's investiga-
tions make food more expensive. Not
real food
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
The dang

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Probably 1t would help some to catch
Mr.. WI and gently but firmly remove his
Ting fang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
High Milk.

From the Kansas City Journal
In New York ana other eastern cities
milk is so high that the cream must have
hard work to rise to ths.top q II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Passing OF Hunters.

From the Chicago News.
Though 1t Ii rather early yet. tho kill
Ing Of hunters has begun for this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-10
Editor

TIE STAR has regular and perma-
mont Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington daines. As a News
and Adv rising Medium 1t has NO
competitor.