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&- v5.*. LOCAL ROUND-UP. H£BEST Lignite Coal Burner on Earth is the Cole's Hotblast. For Sale at the Bruegger Merc. Co. Manlejr Anderson was Hofflnnd *isi 'or in the city Tuesday. W. B. Overson let Saturday for his claim, returning Tuesday. Mrs. W. H, Penny baa boon undei tbo doctor's care this week. Banker Denny returned from bis Minneapolis trip on Saturday, Mrs. E. B. Brainard Is confined to her home with an attack of la grippe, H. A. Nelson and H. Thorsen, were up from Hofflund on business Monday, L. J. McPbse,bas accepted a position as druggist in theWilliston Drug store. Frank Banks, whose after name is P. M. of Banks, waa transacting business in city Monday! Dr. L. B. Dochterman, physician and surgeon, is now located in Williston and has rooms in the Union Block. The steel ceHs for the Williams coun ty jail have arrived, and were pat in position this week by L. V. Coulter. Married—In this city on Feb. 3rd, 1905, by Hon. A. A. Austill, Mr. Lyman Dieter and Mary A. Davis, both of Bu ford. You don't want to forget about Erick son's Art Studio, which is the only place in Williston where you can get a firat class photo. Miss Jessie Hill had the misfortune to receive quite a severe hurt on the fore head while playing baaket ball last Monday evening. D. E. Pilar, better known among the young ladies qitkiainetropolllas simply "Nic", has gepe o^.» 'tiili 4o his old home in the esiit. A new fraternal order, known as the Star of Bethlefiem, has Inyadsd Willis ten. A lodge of that order having been organized in this city last week. Mrs. A. H. B^own has returned from a visit to her parents, and was this week assisting ber husband in arranging the furniture in the clerk of court's office. John W. Doles and Miss Smma C. Malloy, of tbis city, were united in the holy bonds or matrimony by the Rev. Collecod, of the Congregational church, last Tuesday, February 7tb, 1905. Mrs. L. V. Coulter is on the aick list with la grippe, and Lea, himself is also attacked, and ready to "yield the ghost", which he would do if it wasn't for the rush of work that farmers are crowding his fbop with every day. Mrs. H. V. Smith and little daughter 'Marion returned last Sunday rning from, a visit of Averal weeks with Mrs. Smith's parents at Alpha, III. Tbey report a very pleasant visit among old friends and relatives. Remember that next Tuesday is the 14th of February, the day we celebrate in honor, of St. Valentin#. How the old maids will suffer 'rum the tender mis sives sent through the post-office on that day by the mischievous and artful Cupid, An incipient fire at the passenger de pot in tbia city last Monday caused quite a ripple ol excitement for a few minutes, but through the prompt and energetic efforts of the railroad employes the fire was soon extinguished and little damage resulted. Our ol:l friend Qeorge H. McKay of Neaeon has re-eniraged in ilia former oc cupatioiiasa merchant having became the manager of a new general store at his place, which will be known as the "Nesson Cash Store". George is an old band at the business, and b«iug located In a splendid neighborhood be cannot fail in making a success of it. The manufacturers and proprietors of patent medicinea are putting up a strong fight agains(.« .bill now pending in tbe legislature compelling all patent medi cines to be labelled with thansasss and quantities of the various articles used in tbeir manufacture. They contend thai •neb labelling would be giving away tbe worsts of thsir medicines, and snsbls common drag clerks to prspsrs tbe same floss their foipglM sad Uiusdealroy Ifestrtqgde. feBSS After the •Sail. The mask ball given by the Williston Base Ball Club at the Opera Houae last Friday evening was the "swellest" af fair of its kind ever given ,in this city. The attendance was unusually large, and the best of musie enlivened the occa sion. It would be impossible to de scribe the many and unique and fantas tic costumes worn by the merrymakers, as their designs and representations were so varied and covered such a wide range of characters, that to attempt a de lineation of them would tax the pen of a Jim Foley, or the imaginations of a Talmadge. There were several prises offered to those who participated in the event, and of thoee we are able to give tbe following details: Moet comic gent's obaraoter:—Flower Sack Clown, H. Nolan, box of slgars frem Wm. 8nyder. Second comic gent's character—W. B. Breslow, silk muffler from A. Bousls man. Moat comical lady character—Miss Ef fie Leonhardy, first prise, atomiser set from S. Brownell second pi lie, Miss Bella Leonhardy, 50 calling cards from Graphic. Beat lady character masks—Misses Lillie Nelsen snd Maud Bell, two squaws solid gold brooch from Qreengard Bros., aud 50 calling cards from Hersld. Best gent's character mssk—A Sheeny, Wm. Hsrvey, 1 year's subscription to Herald. Moat handsome lady costumes—Sun flower girl, Bertha Ceringer, first prise, a cut glass bowl from Heddericb Bros. A Co. second prise, Indian Princess, Mrs. W. C. Raum, picture from Van, the fur niture man. Most handsome gent's costume—In dian Chief, W. C. Raum, one year's sub scription to tbe Graphic. Best cowboy character—Mexican cow boy, VanSlyke, a quirt from I. C. Stewart. Best Group—Four a well coons, Ralph Raum, Addle Yuill, Louise Jaynes and Mrs. John Fagan, a box of Funk's Fancy Chocalates, from Brurgger Merc. Co. Worst looking tramp—Louis Mayo, a pie from the Williston Bakery. Tbe thirstiest locking character—Big Fst Coon, Robert Stroud, one pound of Bell's Coffee, from J. H. Bell A Co. Fraud Exposed. A few counterfeiters have lately been making and trying to sell imitatioua of Dr. King's New Discovery for consump tion, coughs and colds, and other medi cines, thereby defrauding the public*. This is to warn you to beware of such people, who seek to profit, through stealing the reputation of remedies which hav* been auccessfully curing disease, for over 35 years. A sure protection to you, is our name on the wrapper. Look for it, on all Dr. King's or Bucklen's remediea, aa all others are mere imitations. M. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, 111., and Wind sor, Canada. Rose Valley. (Received too late for last week's issue.) We continue to have beautiful weather in this part of the country The blizzards of tbe south and east the past week did not affect us in tbe least, tbe men went about their usual occupation and the ladies kept up tbe social feature of life. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmons visited tbeir son, Frank Simmons, last Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Ethel ^McAlister visited Mrs. Hattie Snow on Tuesday. Mrs. Thornton called on Mrs. Frank Kerns last Thursday. Mrs. W. J. Snow and little Jewel spent a pleasant day with Mrs. Jennie Mc Alister. Mrs. W. S. Martin and little babe visited Mrs. MinervaSimmonson Friday and Mrs. Frank Kerns on 8unday Mr. and Mrs. MoAlister and daughters were guests of r. and Mrs. Frank Sim moos last Sunday. W. P. Thornton recovered his big, brown horse which bad strayed away. It paya te advertise. The crowning event of January was a dinner given last Monday the 30th, by Mrn. Wi J. Snow, in honor of her hue band's birthdav. Tbe day was gloriously bright and tbe guests began to arrive at an early hour. The table was loaded with good things to which ample justice was done by the gueota. Those present wer« Mr. and Mrs. Ezell and little Mar guerite of Trenton, Mr. and Mrs. Mc Alister and daughters, Ethel and Edith, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Thornton. The hours flew swiftly by in happy conversation when all departed wishing Rev. W. J. 8now a repetition of ninny more birthdays. Preaching at Rose Valley school house Feb. 12. Poisons in Food. Perhaps you don't realise tbst many pain poisons originate in vour food, but some day you mav feel a twinge of dys pepsia that will convince you. Dr. King's New Life Pills are guaranteed to cure all sickness one to poisons of undigested food—or money back, 25c at Brownell's drug store. Try them. FOR SALE OR RENT.—Good houses for sate or rent on easy terms. Inquire at the First National Bank. Township 158, range 95. organised as Lindahl township, held tbeir first meet ing at tbe residence of Louis Anderson in said township to elect officers. There were fifteen present at tbe meeting, and would undoubtedly have been more if the people in the north eastern part of the township had seen tbe notices. The officers elected are as follows: Edd Mayberry, chairman, Louis Anderson and Christ Borstad, supervisors Olaf Oermunsen, assessor Thrond Lolim treasurer Herman Lindow, clerk Gust, E. Larson and Adolph Borstad, justices of the peace Julius Narvestad snd Wil liam Cochrane, road overseers Clarsnoe Btickney snd Julias Carlson, constables Alfrsd Minton sad Christ —Tio|g 9a*sMs Wheelock Items. Victor Lofgren returned from his busi ness aid pleasure trip to the Twin cities last week. Myron C. Cos from Inkster, N. D., is in the city looking after his claim and shaking hands with his uianv friends. Miss Mary Harder left for Williston last week to spend the remainder of the winter. School Superintendent E. R. Brown son from Williston transacted business iu the town last Monday. Will,-Gluts. and Albert Maloney left last week to atteud the state university at Grand Forks. B. Hemlrickson from Litciifl«ld trans ct*d business with our merchants this week. Mrs. D. Garritv and Miss Annie Thompson were among the Williston visiters this week. A farewell dance was given in honor of Geo. Bornstad at the Great Northern Hotel last Monday evening. Mr. Born stad left on Tuesday for Oregon where be will remain for some time. His brother, Chas., will have charge of hirf business here during his absence. Mr. Bornstad leaves a large circle frieudB who deeply regret his departure. Robert Lofgren returned to town laat Tuesday after spending sometime on bis claim east of town. Henry Rosander called on bis many friends here Tuesday. At tbe close of the dance last Monday evening a free athletic exhibition was given by Chas. Bornstad much to the amusement of the audience and great credit to the displayer. Tbe Wheelock Literary Soceity met last Wednesday evening and was well attended. The society now consists of about fifty membeia. The next meeting ill be held on Wednesday evening, February 15th. Subject for debate:— 'Resolved that married life to happier than single life." All members are re quested ts be piesent. Rev. C. Winther will hold services here next Sunday afternoon, February 12tb, at two o'clock. Grave Trouble Forseen. It needs but little foresight, to tell, that when vour stomach and liver are badly affeoted, grave trouble is ahead, unless vou take the proper medicine for your disease, ss Mis. John A. Young, of Clay, N. Y., did. 8he say: "I ha 1 ueuralgia of the liver and stomach, my heart was weakened and I could not eat, I was verv bad for a long lime, bin in Electric Bitters, I fouud just what I needed, for they quickly relieved and cured me." Best medicine for weak women. Sr.Id under guarantee by 8. Browned, druggist, at 50c a bottle. Wanted Agents. Red Hot Sellers—Needed in every house. Millione will be sold. Every one sold gains a friend. You show what it will do and it sells itself. Best selling srticle in tbe world. A rare chance if ou desire to make money quick. Beats everything as a monev maker. No ex perienoe required. Every day'a delay i« money lost. Circulars free. Address M. J. Hegstad & Co., the Western Mail Order House, Palinero, Ward County North Dakota. 32l2 The 1905 Session Laws. The present session of the legislature promises to make a lot of trouble for the 1899 code and subsequent session laws. Up to date more bills have been iotro ucee thsti any session of the past. Ii you do not get a copy of the new meas ures, you will not know what is tbe law, and you know that ignorance of the law does not exouse any person. The quick est, cheapest and best way to know the law is to buy a copy of the "Pocket Edition" of ths laws. This will be printed within a few hours after the gov ernor has disposed of the last measure before bim. It will. In addition to the laws, contain 32 pages of North Dakota statistical matter, which will be of in terest, we think. Ths Pocket Edition' will cost but a dollar, and its possession may save you much more than this. Send this sum and your address to the Williston Graphic and we will have a copy delivered to you as soon as priuttd. Afraid of Strong Medicines. Many people suffer for years from rheumatic pains, and prefer to do so rather tban take tbe strong medicines usually given for rheumatism, not knowing that quick relief from pain may be had aimply by applying Cham berIain's Pain Balm and without taking any medicine internally. For sale iv all dealers. U' 8. Government Homestead Land Free. 8end us 27 cents and we will send you information aboui free homesteads, coal and irrigation claims, map of North Da kota with valuation and industnslstatis tics. School lands, bargain list and plat of fast selling town lots. Splendid busi ness opportunities for all kinds of pro fessional men aud women. Fine chances for agents and working men. Good crops, fine water and a healthy climate. Buy your ticket to Palermo, N. D., the western metropolis on the Great North ern rtilwav, or write at »»u:e to M. Hegstad & Co.. merchants, Palermo, Ward county, North Dakota. 32t2 List your property, both real and personal, with A. A. Austill, aud get the best prices. 25t2o Dressmaking by Mrs. Rygg at White's Milliner Store. Popular prices. 10tf Wheat, corn and Justwhatyou want! less pen. Tbe 20ih century wonder It writes with cold water. One agent sold five groas in short time.^ Sample and agent's term mailed for 5 stamps M. J. Hegstad & Co., Palermo. North Dakota.. 32t6 Original Townsite Williston, N. D, Tbo following choice lots for sale at low prices snd liberal terms of payment Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9, Block 18. Lots 21 and 22, Block 16. Lots 9,10.11,' and 12,.Block 26. Questions and Answers Relat to the Reclamation Law and its Operations. The following questions and answers have been prepared for convenience in replying to correspondents who are seeking information concerning the reclamation law and operations under it. The questions given are such as are asked by the majority of correspon dents. ^fbe answers to these questions are in many cases not to be considered final or conclusive, but are based upon present conceptions of the law and its requirements. It is possible that in the future the department will modifv or reverse some of the opinions here given but in vie# of the importance of having some general rules for guidance, these are prepared. They must be con sidered as suggestive ratehr than final: HOMBSTKAD CMTBIBS. Q. In what way can public land be taken up under the reclamation law? A. The only wav in which land can be taken up is under the terms of the homestead law, which requires settle ment and cultivation. Q. Can I take up a homestead under the reclamation law, and obtain title while 1 am earning a living in a nearby city? A. You cannot obtain a homestead unless you live upon tbe land and make it your home. Occasional absence is allowable, if some good reason is given, but you cannot live elsewhere aud claim a homestead. Q. Is it necoessary for me to live on the land more than once in six months? A. Yes actual and continuous resi dence is required by the law, and you must establish your home on the land and live there for the full term required. Q. Must I move onto the land at once? A. You are given six months from the time of taking out your first papers to establish a residence, aud before tbe end of that time you mast be actually living on the ground. Q. Is it 8ufficiient to erect an ordi nary claim shanty with one door and one window? A. No tbe claim shanty and nomi nal residence which miy have sufficed under some conditions, will not be suffi cient on the irrigable land. An actual home where you sleep and take your meals habitually, will he required. Q. Can I enter 160 acres and then sell off part of it? A. You can obtain title to a certain piece of land only, which may be 40, 80, 120, or 160 acres, and you cahnot convey any title to tliiM, or to any portion of it, until you have lived ou it at least five years. You may be able to relinquish or give up a portion of it, and in that event some other person can make a new homestead entry, but you can not transfer to him any rights or privileges, and he must begin his term of residence from tbe time he makes his entry. Q. Must I. live on the land if tbe water is not available? A. Yes after you make your home stead entry yon must comply with the terms of the homestead law. No ex cuse will be accepted because of lack of water, and it is not desired that people enter the land until water is ready for tbeir use if lands are entered upon before water is ready, there is a pre sumption that tbe parson making the entry OSes it for speculative purposes, rather than for an actual home. Q. Hoiv much land can I enter at first? A. CJuder usual oooditiOns thero is no law to prevent your entering 160 acres at first but this entry is tnerelv preliminary, and will be cdt down to 40, 80. Or 120 seres, according to the plans finally determined upon. The entry will be Bubject and plied oats taken on sub ssriptions to the Graphic. Best priccs paid. Dry cord and block wood 'or stile. 14tf John Heffernan. Street hats at reduced prices at White's Millinery Store. Apply to GeorgePurvis, VrsdsriskabUB, Virginia Dse. 24, 1904. P» to certain limitations, charges, and terms, which can not be liiven Until the contracts lor construc tion have bee.n let. Q. What assurance is there that tbe land which I enter will be irrigated? A. You can have no assurance that the land will be irrigated until public notice lias been given. If you enter in advance of the pub'ic notice you make a speculative entry, wholly at your own risk, and without any guarantee or safeguard that water will be supplied, and with a reasonable probability that you may lose your homestead right. WATBR VBKR'B ASSOCIATION. Q. What are the Water Users' Asso ciations? A. These are associations of individ uals owning or having- claims to water lands to which water may be sup by the works constructed by the government. Q. Why are tbe associations formed? A. They are formed in order to as sure the government that the land owners will apply the water from the irrigation works, and that tbey will so adjust the existing claims to the use of water that the administration of all the water available for lands in private ownership, whether from private or government irrigation works, shall be ars jfri under one control, vii: tbst of tbo wstsr users themselves4 This orgsnization la necessary in order that there may be supervision over the distribution of water to landa in private ownership, oonteth plated by section 5 of tbs Rs* clamation Act. Q. What is the form of organisation? A. The form of the organization may vary in different parts of the country, in accordance with the local needs. A general form has been prepsred, pre liminary to approval by tbe Secretary of the Iuterior, Which cab be used in organising such associations. Its prin ciples ImVe been spproved by tbe Sec retary of the Interior. Q. What is required of persons join ing such associations? A. 1. They agree to turn over to the management of the aasociation ths water which they have heretofore ap propriated, to be administered in con nection with the additional water sup ply furnished from the government irrigation system. 2. They agree to make tfeeir former water rights, as well as the government water rights, appur tenant to the lands to be irrigated, 3. They agree to pay the charges for tbe water rights required by the Reclame tion Act. 4. They agree that their land shall be security for the govern ment charge for water, snd that such cbargea shall be a lien on the land which tbe associatieu may enforoe If they do not pay for tbe water, fi. They agree to dispose of tbo lands they own which are in excess of ths limit of lands in private ownership permitted to apply for water from the government system. Q. How is the association managed? A. Directly by tbe water ussis them selves and through tbs officers elected by them. Q, How much water will be fur nished to each user? A, He will receive his proportional part of the entire supply In the hands of ths association, not tn excess of tbs amount necessary for tbe proper culti vation of land owned by liitn. Q. What assurance has he of suffi cient supply? A. The association is. required to limit the lands represented by its shares to the area which the government has determined can be cultivated to tbe bighest efficiency. Q. What will be the coit of the gov ernment water right? A. The smallest amount consistent with peimanent work. 8teel and con crete will be used wherever required. The heaviest part the of tbe cost, that is, otaintenance,which gosa on forever will be reduced to a minimum. Q. What is the connection between tbe association and the government? A. Belore the beginning of construc tion the government will make a con tract wita the latter will guarantee the payments and agree to isn force tbe collections from its shareholders by mesns of tbe lien on their lands if necessary. Q. Does tbe shareholder derive any advantage froin this lien? A. Yes, it protects bim sgaipat the possibility of. being required to pay for a shiftless neighbor's wster right, for without the lien the association trould be required to aksess each tnembeV for any deficiency.. Q. How soon must a maii dispose of his excess land1? A. fie will not be required to do so before tbe government is read.v to furnish tbe water, thus gaining the benefit of advanced prices resulting from the large expenditures of tbe government and the sure prospect of water, and having, without expense, a good market for liis land that he could have bad under no other conditions. Q. What is done to make certain that such excess lands are sold A. The owner must agree that if he does'not sell them to a properly quali fied person by tbe time the government water is ready, the association ehall have power to do so. Q. Will the lands be sacrified by tbe association? A. No, every officer and member of the association is a land owner, and a depreciation of land values is sgalnst his Interest. The demand for land will probably be so great, as construction approaches completion, that large ptices can be sssily reslised by the owner himself. Q. How are the former water rights affected by joining the association? A. Tbe Reclamation Act expressly protects vested water rights. Bv join ing tbe association tbe owner of such rights puts them in the care of the asso ciation and tbe water to be delivered to him as before, being included in the complete supply furnished from the government system. His priority of water remains intact, is protected by the articles of the Association and may be re-asserted if ever there should be a shortage of water in tbe future. Q. How are such rights protected if THOMAS & MONROE, Undertakers and Funeral Directors. G. M. Thomas, Licensed Embslmer. A first-class Hearts in connection. a fine stock of Undertaking Goods alwav* on hand agspts tat Willisas County and vicinity for ths A O A E W O S All ordm promptly attended to. (Telephone No. 21J WllUfton* .' -t'H ths need should arise fifty ft A. These rights most to definitely ascertalnsd and made matter ol ta# ord aa soon ss tbs Association tbs matter up aftsr the construction has bsgun. This sdjMl msnt can bs mads by mutual sgise meat, or Sn the courts. Q. If a tract to be subscribed fcv contains land which is not irrigible( hov many acres should be included? A. The subscription should include ths sntire tract. Tbe Secretary of the Interior will, by careful and expert examination, dstsrmlns ths irrigable srea Of each tract. Tbs sbsres rsp§s* senting non-irrigable Isnds will bs celled, and tbe governdisnt will no charge against them. Q. Can a man subscribe for part of his land and Isavs ths rest oot •••••••••••••••••••••MM* W. A. PIT Sl!ii $ D.S.BLAIR, WiLubTo*. N, D, lfsasset ERICKSONS STUDIO. phntos-™-'" 1 11V tup Stamps. Pictures en larged, beautifully framed if desired. All Kinds of Buttons an Medallions at low rates, A. D. ERICKSON, Near Dept. Main St. Williston. N. D. Great Northern Hotel. The only first-class hotel ia Wheelock, North Dakota. New Bnildinf, New Furniture, Every thine ill Hi'*!1:. Hall (Successor to Albert Patterson) Barber Shop Bath Room in Connection Courteous Treatment and a Clean Shave or Hair Cut at afltioMS. A. J, Panger, Mgr. I Rugby Milling Co. Wholesale and Beteil Dealers la The association, in which tbe Best Grade of Flour and all Kinds of Feed Con an an Give u» a Trial. Ponr Doors west of West A Woedaaa's •fi of the irrigation systsm? A. No tbe associstios will ssnssl subscriptions only whsn they cover the sntire bodv of land ownsd by tbs scribed, Ko subsetiption should 160 shares, but any person may several such subscriptions if bs to dispose of his excess under the system, Q. What is the form of JtriAstfstlOB contemplated by section 0 of ihf to which the management and operanoa Of the irrigation system Is to be t«yao4 oVer, When tbe payments hivs bssa tiiade for ths major portion of ths lands to bs irrigated? A. This can not be decided oatlt sueh period approaches in ths first pro* ject to be completed, TbS form of Wa ter Users' Association already diseusesd can be readily adapted to meet the necessary requirements. Orgaaisatloao of this form will require few if say changes to meet ths conditions contest plated in section 6. (Continued nsxt wssk.) Up-to-Det* Centraljy Located, Near Depot.. Travalingmen's Patronage Solicited. Miss Annie T. Thompson, Proprietress. A A lUnn 22nd ANNUAL CATALOG or INTERESTING SEEDS TREES THINGS FOR ALL. KA&LIlVt FIELD AND 8WSK CORN AND VEQKTA* BLES ON EAttTH. HARDIEST FRUIT AND FOREST TR^tt. EXTRA PACKETS WITH EVERY ORDER. Oscar H. Will db Oo. Bismaiwk, I.O..