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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

plants, 1 am &C last
restored to health.
"I employed the
best doctors and
even went 70 the
hospital for treat
ment and was told
there was no helpfor
me. But while TAX
ing Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound ] begin
20 irnnrova and 4
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02
AS One Sees II.

Jones grumbles that his wife can't
take a joke"
That's funny, seems to me-
How SOP"
"She took Jones. Judge.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02
Liquor Consumed.

During the fiscal year ending June
80 the people Of this country consum.
ed 1887, 45S gallons of whisky and
rum, to say nothing Of beer, wine and
other more or less alcoholic
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

A great majority Of summer ills are
due to Malaria in suppressed form. Las
situde and headaches are but two symp-
toms. OXIDINE eradicates the Malaria
germ and tones up the entire system. ADV.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

As summer tonic there is no medicine
that quite compares with OXIDINE. It not
only builds up the system. but taken reg
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists. Adv.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02
When the Zoo Is Laid.

Patience-The hen never counts
her chickens before they are Matched.
Patrice-But you must remember
she does a whole lot of cackling.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iuhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc a bottle.
Adv.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

We seldom take a deep and vital
interest in the affairs of our neigh
bors-unless they owe us money.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

The noblest service comes from
nameless hands, and the best servant
does his work unseen.-O. w. Holmes
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

By the time a man gets old he ought
to have sense enough not to let It
worry him.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

Some Of the new dresses are made
of two-toned corduroy, combined with
silk charmeuse or chiffon in plain
color
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

Sufficient unto the day is the night
that cometh after.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02
SUFFERED
Everything
For Fourteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Eigin, m.-"After fourteen years Of
suffering everything from female com
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

A woman's headaches are natural;
a mans are usually acquired.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02
TO DRIVE OUT MA

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASTHLhsS
GULL TONIC. You know what you are taxing.
The formula Is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing II Is simply Qunns and Iron In q tasteless
form, and the most eiectual form, For grown
people and chilSssn. 80 cents. Adv,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02

There's many a slip 'twixt the ak
and the chip.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-10-02
Defined.

Defined.
Whats a moral victory pa?'
ANY fight you win where the loser
gets all the money."-Judge.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
PRESIDENTS
MESSAGE
SOME MEASURES ADVOCATED
TO CONGRESS NOW IN SESSION
SHORT SESSION AT CAPITAL.

What is known as the short ses-
sion of congress convened last week at
the National Capitol. This session
of necessity will come to close
March 4th, at which time the terms
Of many congressman and senator's
will expire.
About the chief work before this
session will be the passing Of number
of annual supply bills and to wind
what business remains otherwise
as far as possible.
President Taft in his message
warns European powers of discrimina-
ton against American trade, and urg-
es expansion of the markets OF the:
United States. He says that the Dip
lomatic service has been great force
for good commercially. The message
urges the application of full maximum
duties against countries that are dis
eliminating against the U. S. The
President wants means found to pre-
vent professional" rebels from using
American ports for revolutionary in
trigue. Congress is urged to cooperate
with the executive in applying old
principles of diplomacy.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
FIGURE OUT
THIS ONE
SOMETHING THAT YOU PROBAB-
~ NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT
WHEN WILL 1T OCCUR AGAIN

Thursday, December II, 1872, was
the 18th month the 18th day ana the
18th. wear of the Goth century. In 9TH
er words the date was written, as IS
the usual custom by business men, as
12-12-'12. Last year you were aDie
to use three elevens in writing tne
dav Of the month, the month and
wear, for instance, 11-11-'11, which
was November II, 1911. Likewise IN
1910. Did it ever occur to you Just
when you will be able again to write
the month, date and year, using hg-
ures all alike. You will not be able to
do it next year, because we have no
18th month. We have not taken time
to figure this out but will leave It 70
our readers. See what you can figure
out Of this and give us the results to
publish.
The astronomers tell us just about
how long it will take for the pig
comets to make the rounds, but we are
anxious to know when the calendar
will revolve to this similarity, and on
what date previously we were able to
write the date in this manner. Come
on with your calculation.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
TO DECIDE
ABOUT FENCES
QUESTION OF FENCES ERECTED
ON GOVERNMENT LAND TO
BE SETTLED

Judge Amidon in federal court at
Fargo, last week heard arguments in
the case of the United States Govern
ment against J. B. Stoddard.
The action is brought to force the
removal of certain fences which have
been built on government lands in the
southwestern corner of the state. Mr..
Stoddard is prominent farmer of
the "bad lands" region.
Attorney w. F. Burnett of Dickin-
son represented Mr.. Stoddard at the
hearing while the governments case
was represented by District Attorney
Engerud.
This action is civil suit, which
Judge Amidon may be expected to de-
eide upon some time this or the first Of
next week. His ruling will effect
quite . few people interested in
the s1ope country who have govern
mont lsn1 fenced.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
BIG SHOW IS
UNDER WAY
LOCAL ELKs NOW BUSY PREPAR-
ING FOR MONSTER MINSTREL
SHOW IN JANUARY

There is going to be something do
ine from now on among the Elks Of
this city, for on Friday and Saturday,
January 3rd and 4th the Elks Nam
moth Minstrel Show win take place at
Gates Opera house, and will be Pro
duced under the direction Of the Joe
Bren Amusement Company, Of Kansas
City. No. The songs have been re-
ceived, and the committee will imme-
diately get busy procuring the talent
which will help to make this show q
success then the parts will be dis
tributed, and everything will be in
readiness for the director to come
and put on the finishing touches.
From advices all ready received
this show is making a terrific hit for
Elk Lodges wherever it is being put
IN. and the Joe Bren Amusement Com
pany keeps two directors busy day
after day putting this show on all over
the middle west.
Special scenery, gorgeous costumes
and nothing but the very latest songs
Gage and novelty numbers will be on
the programme, and it will be two
nights Of mirth and melody, the like
of which has never before been seen IN
this section of the country.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
INSTRUCTIVE
LECTURE
NORTH DAKOTA EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES WAS SUB
JECT-BY REV. SHAW

The above was the theme of the IL
,strated lecture BY 1sv. E. s. Shaw
last Sunday evening and proved very
instructive and interesting. Rev.
Shaw has q valuable and quite COM
plete list Of slides showing the build
inps Of several of the State and Pri-
vate institutions. His remarks on the
use of the picture machine in the
church service were timely as was also
his discussion Of the value Of the
Country School and his endorsement
Of the consolidated school and the
Social center work.
Rev. Shaw will go to Ross the 18th.
for lecture on the Making OF the
state and will accept q limited number
Of engagements in near by towns or
nsighboring school houses.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
WILLISTON WELL
ADVERTISED
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELI BCB
M. C. WEBB SAYS WILLISTON
IS WELL ADVERTISED.

County Commissioner-elect, Man
ford c. Webb, who is visiting at his
home in Teegarden, Indiana, writes
to the Graphic about some things ~
has observed on his trip Mr.. webb
says:--"I landed here q Tesgardso
the lard Of my birth Docembse oth,
and found the little old tswn the sano
as it was twenty years ago. TAe
same dirt sidewalks that were hsfo
fifty years ago are still here. Every
thing dead. On leaving Chicago the
car in which my family and myself
were riding and the one ahead ran
off the track just outside the city.
The cars were wrecked but no one was
injured to any great extent. While in
Chicago took in some of the sights,
visiting the principal places of inter-
est. The most interesting Of these
were the Fat Stock Show and the
Land Show. At the Land Show Will
iston was advertised more than any
other city in North Dakota. You
might say for me that | am very
grateful to the voters of the Fourth
district in Williams county for their
support. | will be here three weeks
yet and please send me the Graphic"
Manford c.. Webb.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
TO PENSION
employees
NORTHWESTERN TELEPHONE
h COMPANY WORK ERS IN STATE
TO RECEIVE BENEFITS

More than seven thousand employ
res Of the NortLW estern Telepho0o
Exhange company, Iowa Telephooo
company and Nebraska Telepho0o
company, Throughout. Minnesota, tbe
Dakotas, Iowa and Nebraska win
participate in the benefts of pen
sion plan that will embrace the en-
tire Bell system. The plan, conte0--
plates a $4,000, 900 fund, to be made
good from year to year by annual -
preparations from the American Te3o.
phone and Telegraph company, A.
sociated Bell companies, Western
Union Telegraph and Western Electric
companies.
Going much further than to pro-
vide for liberal benefits for superan-
nuation the new Bell pension system
provides:
A system Of disability payments,
payments to be made whether or not
accidents or sickness came in the reg
ular lines of the business.
Life insurance for employees, in
cluding the payment of three years
pay to the families Of all employees
where death came in performances
Of work for the company and includ-
ing liberal payments to families Of
old employees where death resulted
from accident or sickness outside Of
the business.
A provision that where state stat
utes provide for moro liberal eompen-
sation than undse ~ eo0Dany plan
the statutory pFevisisa shah prevail
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12

A company Of real merit, scenic
equipment unsurpassed by any COM
pany travelling and a play simple in
story and pare in sentim&nt are some
of the features of "Along the Ken
nebec," the newest big success which
will be seen at Gates opera house on
December 14th.
tn play and company have pleased
and return dates have been solicited.
Vast audiences wherever presented.
A splendid feture Of this season will
be the introduction Of some eleven
character specialitiss. All special
sesosry ID carried for the production
thrdougheut. .sg.:.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
SNEAD WAS
ACQUITTED
CLAIMED SELF DE.
FENSE IN FAMOUS TEXAS
CASE

Forth Worth, Texas, Dec. Al
Beal Sneed was today found not gull.
ty of the murder of Captain AL G.
Boyce, Jr.
Sneed shot Captain Boyce to death
January 13 in Forth Worth, soon after
Sneed had returned from Winnipeg
Can, with his wife, with whom Al
G. Boyce, Jr., son of Captain Boyce'
lad eloped
Sneed claimed self-defense, and al
SO conspiracy on the part of the
Boyces to rob him Of his wife. Al
Boyce, Jr., was killed by sneed in
Amarillo September 14th last, and
Sneed is to be tried on this charge
in February at Vernon.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
SOME TIMELY
SUGGESTIONS
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
ISSUES WARNING ABOUT
CHRISTMAS DANGERS

This Office is in receipt of a bulletin
from the National Fire Protection
Association, which contains many
valuable suggestions and warnings
about the dangers Of fires at Christ
mas time, resulting from decorations
of Christmas trees, and in stores,
churches and at bazaars, and many
other ways in which dangerous fire
may be started which so often results
in loss of life and property. The sug-
gestion contained in the bulletin are
timely indeed.
The bulletin says" Holiday fires
in places filled with people
are usually holocausts. Light, in
aamable decorations make fires easy
to start and easy to spread. A match,
an electric defect may do it. Do not
make the slightest change in electric
wiring without consulting the cleo
trio Inspector. Before attempting
any hasty or ill-advised decorations
which may cause fire, examine your
insurance policy and see if the policies
contain anything like this:-'This en-
tire policy unless otherwise provided
by agreement indorsed hereon or add
ed hereto, shall be void if the hazard
is increased by any means within the
control or knowledge of the insured
II you burn you want your. indemnity;
do nothing to impair your contract.
Children Burned
every year in America children are
burned to death from Christmas can
dies. Do not decorate your Christ
mas tree with paper, cotton or any
other infamab]e material. Use me-
talic tinsel and other non-inflamable
decorations only, and set the tree Sc
curely SO that children in reaching for
things cannot tip it over. Do not use
cotton to represent snow. If you must
have the snow effect use asbestos
fibre. Do not permit the children to
light or relight the candles while par
ents are not present. They may set
fire to their clothing instead. The tree
itself will burn when needles have be-
come dry. Do not leave matches
within reach of children at holiday
time. Candles are to be lighted and
If the children can get hold of matches
they will experiment. They initiate
their elders. A house Of merriment
is better than q house of mourning" !"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
DISTRICT COURT
IN SESSION
REGULAR DEC. TERM CONVENEs
BERRY FOUND GUILTY-GIVEN
TEN YEARS IN, PRISON.

The regular term of the District
Court for December 1912, of the elev-
enth district convened at the court
house Monday morning with Judge
Leighton, of Minot presiding.
. Judge Leighton presided Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday in the place
Of Judge Fisk, who was at Minot pre-
siding in Judge Leighton's district.
The change of judges was due to a
case scheduled before Judge Leighton
in which he had previously acted as
attorney, therefore was disqualified.
The first criminal case to be taken
up was that of the State VS.. James Ber-
ry charged with rape, which crime was
committed on widow woman about
six weeks ago. Attorney Solomon Es-
berg was appointed by the court
defend Berry.
A number of witnesses were ex-
amined by the state and the defense
and after the arguments the
case went to the jury Thurs
day evening. The jury remained out
about one hour and twenty minutes
and returned a verdict of guilty. Ber-
ry was brought before the court and
was given his sentence, which was ten
years in the states prison.
The case of James Fowler, or Flow
er, charged with murder was taken
up, next and is being heard as we 60
to press. Fowler is the man who shot
William Griffin this fall while both
were working with threshing rig
in this county. 1t is understood that
Fowler has made a partial confession
under pressure and his case promises
to be stubbornly fought one on the
part of the state as we'll as the de-
fense. Attorney A. J. Bessie repre-
sents the defendant.
There are sixty three civil cases and
seventeen criminal cases on the calen-
dar for this term Some of these were
continued from last term, and others
will probably be carried forward an
other term. Two or three criminal
casese have been discharged with the
costs on the defendant.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12

That Williston is one of the largest
primary grain markets in the North
west there is little doubt. Figures OBJ
tanned from the local elevators and
grain men establish this fact.
Nearly A Million.
Up to Wednesday at noon nearly
one million bushels of grain had been
marketed at Williston out of the past
summers crop, and the grain still con-
continues to pour in by the dozens OF
wagon loads. When asked for an es-
innate as to how much of the total
crop had been marketed here the grain
men all expressed an opinion that on
ly about one third has been brought in
and sold in the local markets.
Reach Three Million.
These statements would Indicate
that from two and half to three mil
lion bushels will be the amount to be
marketed here this year. The eleva-
tor men say that very little grain has
been brought in from Mckenzie coun-
ty across the river; about fifteen per
cent from this source .As soon as
the river closes up this graf n.
will begin to pour in rapidly to the
Williston market,
Loading Cars.
7 So far little trouble from car short :
age has been experienced. On one or
two occasions the elevators were
blocked but generally they have been
able to handle the large business. Cars
were being loade,l at all the elevators
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
BELIEVED TOBE
THE LAST
IMAM BELIEVED TO BE LAST OF
CLUSTERS BAND DIES IN
THE EAST

\ Worchester, Mass, Dec. 4.-Har-
old Willis Powell, or Montana Har-
ry," as he is better known throughout
the country, believed to be the last
surviving scout who was with Custer
at the battle of the Little Big Horn,
fell dead in hotel here yesterday.
tPewell, who was GA years old, was the
holder of several gold medals of hon
.or from the government, bestowed for
bravery on the field. On his breast
was found gold medal awarded for
bravery at Pine Ridge, S. D., Jan. l,
1891.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12

After the lecture Friday evening Mr.
and Mrs. Carney and Miss Anna Pet
erson invited the members of the Uni
versity club to chafing dish supper
at the Carney home on Third Ave-, E.
AS guests Of the evening besides the
members of the club were Prof.
Squires, Rev. and Mrs. Shaw, Supt.
and Mrs. Forster. Mrs. Carney and
Miss Peterson were assisted in serv-
by Miss Palmer of the faculty of the
public schools.
The evening passed pleasantly in
song and story, the club members pres
snt renewing their youth in the re-
uiniscent tales Of the days when they
went 70 school to Prof. Squires.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
'TOWNSITES OF
VALUE
FOXHOLM MAN SAYS LAND WILL
BE OF NO VALUE FOR A
HUNDRED YEARS

Minot, N. D., Dec 9.-That the
boom in western Canada in destined
to mean ruin to many Of the inves,
tors who have bought real estate in
the various Canadian cities, is the
opinion of J. w. Swennes of Flaxton
who is in Minot today.
Mr.. Swennes declares that many
Of the cities where land has been sold
on large scale will not grow to the
point where the suburban lots will be
Of any value for nearly hundred
years.
In the meantime those who can
not afford to keep their holdings for
that length of time will find them
selves in bad shape financially, ac-
cording to Mr.. Swennes.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
GIGANTIC =
IMPROVEMENTS
PRES. TAFT WANTS FLOODS PRE-
WOULD OPPOSE ANY
SCHEME NOT ADEQUATE.

Washington, Dec. 1O.-President
Taft today told the delegates to the
national rivers and harbors congress
that hepersonally was opposed to any
scheme of improvement for the Missis-
sippi river which did not contemplate
as it's primary object the preventing
of floods.
Taft favored an expenditure by the
government and the Mississippi val
ley states Of $4O,OOO,O 900 for Mississip-
pi improvement.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12

The totals include all grain handled,
flax, wheat and barley. Wednesday
wheat and flax were selling at the
lowest mark touched this season.
Wheat was quoted at 65 cents and
flax at $1.01. The highest reported
earlier in the fall was; wheat rs cents,
and fax $1.51. This shows an average
price of 70 cents for wheat, and $1.26
for flax during the past months.
Reports from Minneapolis are to the
effect that North Dakota wheat 10
pouring into the markets at such a
rate that storage capacities are taxed.
The section Of the state around Willis
ton is certainly producing it's share.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12

At the Gates Hall next Wednesday
evening the pupils Of the Webster
school will give Christmas enter
tainment. The entertainment is under
the direction of Miss Moe, teacher OF
music.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
THREE MILLION GRAIN MART

NEARLY ONE MILLION BUSHELS MARKETED HERE
So FAR THIS YEAR-CRAIN MEN SAY THAT NOT
MORE THAN ONE THIRD OF GRAIN TO COME TO
THIS MARKET IS IN AND THAT TOTAL WILL BE
RETWEEN TWO AND ONE HALF AND THREE
MILLION BUSHELS FOR YEAR
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
TOWN RENTS JAIL.

Larned, Kas., Dec. 1O.-A
"for rent sign was tackled up
today on the calaboose Of Ford
in Ford county by the council
of that place with the recon-
mendatiOn that the building
would make an admirable
chicken house." Ford has not
had an occupant for its Gala
boose for two years and half.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
MANY MINERS
EMPLOYED
coal MINERS NUMBER NEARLY
THREE-QUARTERs OF A
MILLION

The total number Of men employed
in the coal mines Of the United States
in 1911, according to the United States
Geological Survey, was 722,> 335, OF
whom 172, 585 were employed in the
anthracite mines Of Pennsylvania and
549. $50 in the bituminous and Ignite
mines. The anthracite miners aver
ared more working time than the btu
minous miners, working 246 days,
against 211 days for the bituminous
miners.
The average production for each
man employed was 524 tons in the
anthracite mines-an exceptionally
large tonnage and 73S tons in the BIZ
luminous mines. The average daily
production for each man employed was
2.13 short tons in the anthracite ana
$50 tons in the bituminous mines.
In most of the bituminous mines OF
the United States the 8-hour working
day prevails. In 1911, out Of total
Of 549, ,75O employees in the bituminous
coal mines, 330,O45 worked in mines
that were operated hours a day;
57,351 worked in mines that were op-
Grated hours day, and 1855
worked in mines operated 10 hours
day.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12

but the grain has been coming in
about as fast as it can be loaded out.
Once the elevators are full car or
SO or even a half dozen cars make
little impression. Railway officials say
that to-date about 400 cars of grain
have been shipped out.
Totals So Far.
According to figures obtained at the
local elevators the totals to date are
as follows.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12
NEW PARTY SPENT @sss,5oo

Washington, Dec. lO.-The
Anal statement Of the contri-
buttons to an expenditure
from the progressive party's
presidential campaign fund fil-
!; ed with the clerk of the house
yesterday, showed total contri-
buttons of $676,672.72 and ex-
pendntures of $665,5O0 The
list of contributors is long
one.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-12-12

0se, Harvey. expects - - 70 Hsvrs
70 reside seen.