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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
A Stiff Examination Paper.

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er's eyes and the eyes OF the man
at the next desk.
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How many buttons have you
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How many toes has a cat on
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facsimile on any 81, 50, IS or
$40 bill you ever saw?
Which way does the crescent
moon turn? TO the right or LETT?
Now York Press.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
Fargo Boy is Murdered.

William Zook, a Fargo boy,
who has been travelling with a
theatrical troupe in the state OF
Kansas, has been murdered. His
father, M. L. Zook, employed at
the Knight printing officei in Far.
go, yesterday morning received
a telegram announcing the fact
that his son had been murdered
at Topeka, but this was all the
information that was given. The
telegram came from w. A. Mealie,
who is a son-in-law of Mr.. ZoOk.
William Zook was about %
years old and was we'll and ia
vorably known.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
Plaza Will Hold Big Celebration

The first anniversary celebration will
be held at Plaza on July 10 and 20. Geo.
j. Smith, editor of the Pioneer. was a
Minot visitor Monday and is boosting
the celebration for all that he is worth.
There will be tug of war between the
whites and the Indians, cowboys will
ride bucking bronchos, and the follow
ing teams will play ball: Tagus, Ryder.
Douglas, Max and Plaza. U. s. Senator
Hansbrough, Register McGahan and
Hon. e. A. johnson will give addresses.
The Plaza Cornet band will play, and in
the evening public dance will be held
on the Pavilion. Plaza is a rustling lit
tie city and will show the visitors a
good time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
I STATE FARM LOANS
Money Can be Secured from
STATE if Security is Good.

The State Land Department
has sent out information as to
how farm loans from the State
can be secured:
"Under the provisions Of the
law, loans can he secured from
the Board Of University and
School Lands by actual resi-
dents OF North Dakota under
certain conditions, among which
are the foil. wing:
"The applicant must make sworn
statement regarding his description OF
the land and other property, value,
market price of land. and other cOndi-
tions common in making loans on lands,
before notary public or other officer
authorized to take Acknowledgements and
send the application with the appraisal
blank attached. to the County Auditor
in the County in which the land is To-
Gated, who will. in connection with other
Members of the County Board Of APP
praisers, appraise the land and report
the appraisal in due form. The County
Auditor will then send the application
and appraisal to the State Land Depart
ment at Bismarck.
+ "The application will be submitted to
the Board of University and School
Lands at it's next meeting, and, if &C.
copied, mortgage will be sent to the
applicant at once for execution.
| "Loans can only be made upon cult
waited lands and to actual residents OF
the state.
"Not more than S. 900 can be loaned
90 any person and loans cannot exceed
in amount one third the actual value Of
the land appraised by the County Board
of Appraisers.
'sNo loan can be made on land ap
praised at less than $3.50 per acre.
Loans may run for not less than five
years nor more than twelve years.
"The interest is payable annually tt
the County Treasurer, rate five per cent
After five years and commencing witt
the sixth year the borrower has the op
ton of paying on any interest due ter
per cent (one-tenth) of the principle, o.
any multiple of ten per cent thereof.
''Loans may be paid in full after run
ming three years by paying six months
interest in advance in addition to tht
full amount due to the date of payment
:The County Board of Appraisers con
sists of the County Auditor, the Count!
Superintendent of Schools and thu
Chairman of the County Board Of Com
missioners."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11

We have bought 800 gals of
harvesting oil at bankrupt and
will make you a very close price.
j., BETTIN BROS. & KNoRR.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
Fourth Accident at Granville.

Robert Miller, a Granville
young man, thot to wake up the
natives early in the morning OF
the Fourth by setting off a forty
cent cannon firecracker. The
thing went off, picking up two
pound rock and hui ling it across
the street thru the plate glass
window of Clark's hardware
store. The rock went clear to
the back of the store and would
have killed a person had it gone
in the right direction.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11

Buy your gopher poison and Tornado
hyde from the Minot Drug Co. You get
Just what you want, soft
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
MAN STRIKES WIFE
AND IS STONED

Reishus Street. Wednesday
Evening Arrested and Put
in Jail Wife Refuses to
Swear Out Complaint.
Ed Kirklie was arrested and
placed in Jail Wednesday even
ing, charged with striking his
wife. AS the woman refused to
swear out a complaint against
ner husband he was released u
short time later. Bystanders
who saw the cowardly trick told
the following story to the Inde-
pendent: Kirklie met his wife and
her sister walking on Reishus
street near the +. B. La mbe4t
home. The man talked for a few
moments, evidently trying to
get her to leave the sister and
accompany him. This she re-
fused to do, when he drew back
and struck her a terrific blow on
the mouth. knocking her to the
ground. The poor woman was
bleeding in an awful manner.
Witnesses ran after the man, who
started to get away when he
saw that he was about to be
caught, and stones were hurled
at him. He took refuge behind
a wagon box and defied the en-
tire crowd. Some one hit him
with a stone. Later he was ar
rested. 1t is stated that kirklie
had been drinking.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
Mary " on.

A young man who had a silent
admiration for a young lady
went with the intention Of pro-
posing to her one night. He sat
gazing into her face for a long
while, but at last, looking down
suddenly, he exclaimed: ''There's
a feather on your dress, Mary!"
"No wonder she said. GIVE
been sitting by a goose all
night" -Life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
Not Coal Landl
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior. Land Office a,
n

Department of the Interior. Land Office at
Minot. N. D., May 1, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Drew H. Lord. of
Minot, N d.. has filed notice of his intention to
make final fye-year proof in support Of his
Dec %, 1904, for the So nwA, lots and |, Sec
tion 2, Township, 15I N. Range SEW, and that
said proof will be made before Register and
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, the land viz: Joseph Roach n. A. Kenne-
dy, N. E, Saukstad, Harry Ronk. all OF Minot,
n, d.
620-725 l.. u, McGahan, Register.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-07-11
ECZEMA and PILE CURE

FRFF Knowing what it was to suffer, !
49, will give FREE OF HARGE,
to any afflicted positive cure for Ecze.
ma, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Piles and
Skin Diseases. Instant relief. Don't
suffer longer. Write F. W. WILLIAMS
400 Manhattan Avenue, New York, En-
close Stamp.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
IS W4NTFD
Midnight Bridegroom is a
 DesePteT

George E. Stackhous', who was mar ried Monday night just before the de- parture Of the Princess May to Miss Lucy McKoWen and who with his bride left on that ship, is wanted by Col. Greene, of the Tenth infantry. He Is 8 deserler. Be left the post Monday eve ming with two other soldiers in a small boat for Skagway for the purpose of getting married here and leaving on the B itish boat for the South.
 Stackhouse was 8 musician and a member of the band. He enlisted under the name of Buell.. His friends told those who made inquiries about his hasty marriage at Skagway that he had a furlough for 30 days, and that he waited at the post until after o'clock, before starting for Skagway, for the purpose of getting his monthly pay check.
 The Princess May will stop at Ketch- ikan. Whether the runaway groom will be apprehended at that place or not is not known. It is believed the civil authorities have been requested to arrest him there.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
LIXENEW
Monogram Liquor House is
 Made Over

The Monogram Liquor House, ever abreast Of the times, has received 8 gen. eral over-hauling and has been eularg- ed and improved in many respects. Painters and decorators have been at work at it for some time and 1t has been made to look like a new place. New windows have been put in above the bar, adding to the light of the room, the interior walls have been repapered and the woodwork repainted in an artistic manner.
 A card room has been added .tO ,the rear of the building that is @ work of art. The walls are covered with rich paper having a handsome landscape design. The wainscOting, which reaches half way up to the ceiling, and the furniture are in Flemish oak, AL together 1t presents an appearance of luxuryl that~is completely captivating.
 The Monogram is one of the oldest business houses in SkagwaY. It was established iu 1897 aud since that time it has been a leading institution of the place. It is known to carry the largest stock of liquors both as to variety and quantity of any house in Southeastern Alaska. It makes a speciality of the very best brands in everything.
 Catering to the family trade is an- other of the spsCialitjes of the Mono gramJt is particularly well prepared to care for this branch Oiits business.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
ORDINANCE No. B

An Ordinance fixing the amount of compensation paid to certain officers of the Town of Skagway. Be 1t ordained by the CoHmon Council of the Town of SkagWay.
 SECTION That the compensation to be paid to the following officers of the Town of SkagWay, shall be and the same Is here by fixed as follows: Municipal Clerk and Registrar of WaterwOrks, fifty dOllars (SE0.O0) per month.
 Municipal Treasurer, forty dollars IS4O.OO) per month. Municipal Magistrate, forty dollars (S40.00) per month, Chief of Police and Assessor, one hundred and fifteen dolla (Sll5,00l per month. Supervisor of WaterWOTkS. and Light Inspector, one hundred an Twenty-Five dollars (Sl25,00) per month. Health Officer, twenty-five dollars 1925. 00) per month.
 SECTION II That said compensatiOns shall be paid in twelve (l2) monthly instalIments.
 SECTION III That all ordinances or parts of ordin- ances conflicting herewith are herely repealed.
 Passed the Common Council April 18th, 1907,
 MARTIN CONWAY,
 President of the Council A. w, REED,
 TlanLr
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
MAY COMB
Delegate Waskey Might
 Visit SkagWay

Hon. Frank Waskey, Alaska's ldel- egate in the last congress is expected to arrive in Juneau on the Bertha, due there any time. IJi is thought he will remain over for a short time and visit Skapway before returning to Seattle.
 The Arctic Brotherhood Of this place has appointed 8 committee to arrange for a public reception for MT. Waskey in the event of his visiting Skagway. He will probably be asked to come.
 In writing to Skagwayns before his departure for Seward and Valdez, MT. Waskey sa d that he would visit this place this Spring ii possible
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
NATURE SPARES
Tbe Stricken Rose From Grief.

The Stricken Rose From Grief.
 What a fortunate provision Of nature rt is that deprives the rose of mental suffering; for how poignant would be it's grief to discover. in the height of its blooming glory. that a Canker fed at it's heart, and that It's beauty and fragrance were doomed forever. Nature always spares the suffering; she Is a veTitable stOre-hOuse Of pleasing rewards, for hose who seek her aid. Tn the years --re by falling hair and grayness have slst a gloom over the lives Of thousands lf young women. but thanks to the in -est.Eatons of scientists the true cause Is hair destruction Is now known to be germ or parasite that burrows into @ hair iollicles. Newbro's HerpiCide Eolutely destroys this germ, thus hitting the hair to grow as na-
 intended, Sold by leading drug
 Send lOc. in stamps for sample
 Herpicide Co.,, Detroit, Mich. Two sIzes-5O cent8 and S1.oO.
 Wm. Britt, Special Agent.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
DAILY INLAND
 WEATHER REPORT

The report of weather conditions at 8 o'clock this morning at points on the line of the White Pass and in the Yukon valley follows:
 GIacier-CIoudy, south wind, 32 above.
 White Pass-ClOudy, south wind, 36 above.
 Log Cabin-ClOudy, south wind, 2s above.
 Beunett-ClOudy south wind, 36 above,
 Pennington-Cloudy, south wind, 3S above.
 Caribou-ClOudy, south wind, A above.
 Wbltehorse-Clear, south wind, 50 above.
 The Dominion wire is down North Of WhitehOrse.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Col. GIass8ord to viuit Alaska

Co. A. W. Glassford, who was re- gently relieved in command of the Alas kan cables and land wires, vii! spend portion, at least, of his leave of absence on the Pacific coast. He COntemplates a visit to Alaska during the summer.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
HUMBOLDT SAILS
 FOR SKAGWAY

The Humboldt sailed from Seattle for Skagway Monday evening at 9:30 o'clock according to a dispatch received at the Pacific Coast Steamship Com pany's office today. She will be due to arrive here Friday,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Public Notice

To the residents of Skagway: You are hereby notified that the dumping Of refuse, ashes, or other fifth upon my Of the streets or alleys of the town of Skagway is contrary to Ordi. dinance No g, and must be discOntin' ued, and all such refuse, ashes, etc., nowin the streets or alleys must be cleaned up at once.
 ]. B. Hart.
 Chief of Police Skagway, April 23, 1907.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Mra. BradIoy'sTriaI POsnpOnod

The trial of Mrs. Bradley, who killed former Senator Brown Q few months ago at Washington, will not take place until next October on account of the illness of Judge o. W, Powers, of Salt Lake, her chief counsel.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
sKAGWAX WEATHER

The result of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, May l3, 1907, is as follows Temperature time Obseryat'n A above Max. temp. preceding 24hOur5.. S3 above Min 40 above Mean AT above
 Barometer 3O02
 Clear, south wind,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
CASTRO
Brother of General Wants Former President Punished

Special Dispatch to Daily Alsskanl
 Carcass, venezuela, May l5-A brother otGen. .Parades has filed charges against President Castro for ordering the general shot while he was impris- onCd. lie demands that Castro be pun, ished for his aCtiCn.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
FOR RENT

Room for restaurant, best location in city, furnished complete, hot and cold water, three oven French range and brOller, linOleum for floor covering, linen, dishes, silverware, etc. Will rent very reasonable to right party. Inquire of Board of Trade. +-I2.lm
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
SfE THESE
Only Five Meu To Have
 Excursion Tickets

Tickets for the Whitehovse excursion will be obtainable ooly from members oi the executive committee of the White Pass Athletic Club. These are:
 A. ?. Drapes and W. c. Blanchard at the railroad offices; Matthew Bridge, as the custom house; E. p. Dosch, at the wharf, and E J. Barry, at the shops.
 Tickets will be issued iu day or two.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Elks' Meeting

There will be @ regular meeting of Skagway Lodge No. 43l, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, at their hall, Thursday, May l6, at 8:3O p. m. All visiting Elks are invited to at tend.
 M. s. Whittier,
 Secretary.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
NOtioe To The Public

All persons having complaints to make tothe common council or requests to make of that body are notified to do so at the regular council meetings, either in person or in writing.
 By order of the Common Council,
 A. W. Reed, Clerk. Alaska, April 24, 1907. fY
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Railroad M,n Go to whitObOrD0

General Manager A L. BerdOe, Super iutendent V. I. Hahn and Auditor W. B. King left on the general managers private car today for WhitehOrse,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
At mites Go South,

J. A. Fraser, the Atlin gold com missioner; ". Pollard Grant, editor of the AGlin Claim, and E. Young of Atlin, arrived on the train yesterday atJtr- noon and left for the South on the Jei- fersou.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
GETS GOAL
Wellington Arrives With
 Large Fuel Cargo

The Dunsmuir ship, Wellington, Capt. Cutler, arrived in port this morning with 2, ,435 tons of COmoX coal for the White Pass. She will be here a week or 50 dtscharging her cargo the work on which has begun.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Jefferson Sails For tho South

The Jefferson sauei for the south last night as o'clock with 9 passen' gers tsou Skagway, Whitehorse and Atlin.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Harry A. Van as Juneau

Harry A. Van, the moving picture man, Is showing at Juneau tonight and tomorrow night.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15

The Fifth Avenue hotel has unlimited accommodations. Steam heat and every thing modern.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Now Piano For Rent or Sale

A new Piano torrent or sgle-IEquir of Principal Barber Shop. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Phone City Transfer

For your coal, wood and general haul ing, Phone 90, BoughtOn's cigar store. IO-4-lmO
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
GaGLAE


Americas finest production. Rich and mellow: At the Seattle, the house Of old honest goods and reputation
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
Vote! vOtoI Vote

For honesty and regulation. Long years established !! Cream Rye is it
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
PRICE LIST
Board uf Trade Submits Something Iutet esting

The BOA D OFTRADE, Skagway's oldest house under 8 con lnuous man agemeaJ lss5a0hsnvQ Fen. 5, IS9S), has removed Co the corner of Fifth A7en1e and Broadway, where U.d patrons and new ones will De weic. med.
 Only 6rsJ class goods are carried in stock.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
vOtol vOtsg Vote !

For honesty and regulation. Long years established l ] ] Cream Rye is 1t.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15

The best dining room, ,thebest accommo. datiousr the most comfort at the Fifth avenue.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15
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PERSONAL MENTION

0S$&998ceeoos10Sg1S0O02OSv Major Richardson left on the Jeffer- son for Seattle. After spending a few days there be will leave for Valdez and other Western points where he will spend 8 few weeks. He expects to be back in Skagway before the first of July 10 remain for some time.
 --o-
 E. A. Dixon, of Whitehorse, arrived on the train last night ana left for the south on the Jefferson.
 Mrs. O. P. Walters, of Whitehorse, was a southbould passenger yesterday on the Jefferson.
 J. F. Prrott, J. E. Wash and W. J. CallOw, all we'll known travelling sales- man, left on the Jefferson for Juneau, Deputy Marshal Hector Mclean re. turned on the Jefferson from Juneau.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15

50 designs of 1907 wall paper just re Ceivod a5 Harrison's.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Ouninie Tablets, Druggists refund money if It fails to cure. D, ". GROVES sigma ture is on each byx.2 5G.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-05-15

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free in place Oftea or coffee. Come on OOys.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
SUFFER 40 n ORE assNETX."

ser with having tried to rob hip dur
| ing the night. 1853 414
| I When he reached home that even
| ing he found a man at the gate who
wanted to sell him a cannon that
| would shoot twenty-four miles, but
l ne turned him down with smile and
| wouldn't even invest at half price.
| On the front steps was second
| nan, who had a fire escape that could
| also be used as a spare bed in case
| company arrived, and he wanted to
| sell half interest. He was waived
aside.
In the hall sat man who had
| been waiting a whole, hour for Mr..
Boswser to. tell him that he had dis
covered on his arm a spring, the
waters of which would grow hair on
a fence rail. He was asked to take q
walk. s-.s<- Sd ---1 ..7-s=E - ss-
AS there was no growing at din
ner on account of the bone the butch
er had sent with the meat. Mrs. Bow
ser became alarmed ana suggested
CARDS for the evening. Mr.. Bowser
was willing. He sat down with her
and was beaten twenty straight games
at euchre and never yelled out. In
some of the hands she deliberately
"nigged'' in hopes to arouse him. but
he refused to see 1t. On the contrary,
he praised her for a good player and
criticized himself als4n -G
When through playing she showed
him the gas bill for the previous
month and characterized it as an out
rage but he said he had changed his
mind about such things There was
a time when he looked upon the gas
man as a highway robber and liar.
but he had come to the conclusion that
he had done him gross injustice.
The cook called Mrs. BowSer up
to her room and said that she was
afraid to stay in the house over night
She once worked in a ramiiy where
l. ,@,rT "a frTc- If,t1
a sudden change, and after week he
got up one night and killed four peo-
pie with an ak. +@r
Thursday.-Stin the meek and I'M
complaining Mr.. Bowser. There was
only toast and coffee for breakfast,
had been burned, but nothing what
ever was said Indeed, Mr. Bowser ate
with hearty enjoyment
Coming home on the car that even
ing the conductor shorten anged MIN
out of ten cents, but he got off the car
smiling. =
on the car a fat woman poked an
elbow into his ribs and asked him why
he didn't wear wig and keep his vest
pulled down. but he let II all go WITH
He had only got into the house and
hung up his overcoat and hat when
a man called and sought to interest
him in a refrigerator that used cob
worried ou+ doors in the midst of his
guarantees that there was at least
five million collars in 1t.
Mrs. Bowser had determined that
something must be done. At dinner
she suggested the theater. aer s Mr
Bowser got ready without the slight
est fuss. On the car going down he
haa to stand M. and a man beside
him called him "old man" and asked
him to get off and have q drink, but
there WAS no row.
1t was poor play and Mrs Bowser
fell asleep. but MT. Bowser stayed
awake ana endured it without a COM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-21
..UncIe Toms Cabin"

Stetson's Uncle Toms Cabin" COM
pany gave a production at the Grand
this Afternoon and will repeat it there
this evening. This old story of
slavery days is we'll interpreted by the
company and during the performance
there are a number of excellent
specialties introduced. Two of the
bloodhounds from the company have
the reputation of having been i'm
ported from Siberia.