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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
Rothschild's Play.

Baron Henri de Rothschild was once
involved in an amusing incident, In
which q well known Partisan theat
ricaI manager took part. The baron OF
fered him play. which he practically
accepted without looking at Yes, my
dear baron" he said, "of course I'll
produce 1t. and am very fattered you
should have brought 1t to me first"
Eyes. but you must read It," insist
ed the bnron. for 1t may not suit you
7 am not ut all SURE that 1t will.
will come again tomorrow. when you
will have had time to look over it,
"All right. do" answered the man
agcr.
Next day. when the baron presented
himself. he was received with enthusi
asm. ITS a masterpiece my dear
baron n masterpiece. shall be de
lighted io produce II. and as soon as
possible. Well have 1t next season"
On the managers desk lay the rol
of paper Baron de Rothschild hao
brought the previous day. He picked
IT UP. unroIled 1t and showed 1t to tn
manager. All the pages were blank.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
Animals VIII Pooksts.

Did you ever think what curious
thing II is that some animals have
pockets-grcat. roOmy. fur lined vest
pockets. big enough to carry family
of little ones about in? Many OF the
animals native 10 Australia and TaS
mania have these convenient pockets
and so has the possum. common
animal i'm our southern states. The
kangaroo is the largest OF this species
Full grown kangaroos 20 sixteen feet
Mt a Jump. and so when going on 4
long journey or running from hunters
think what conf rt it must be tt
Mother Kangaroo tn know that heI
babies are snug and safe In her pock
ct! Exchange.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
An American Joke From England.

The typical American, says a con
tributor to the English Illustrated
Magazine, although partial to making
jokes, is often quick tempered and I'M.
able to recognize a joke made by an
other, with results that are sometimes
unpleasant.
Thus, a senator was once ut fash.
ionable dinner party at Washington
when he was asked what fish ne would
take
WAL" he said, II reckon I'll take
plaice."
A wit who chanced to be present re-
marked, with q twinkle In his eye.
"Ah, senator, still a place seekerT
"Yaas," answered the senator at the
same time whipping out a revolver
and shooting the wit dead. "but what's
that to you. you dern'd strangerp
Afterward. when the joke was ex-
planned TO him, the senator confessed
that he had acted rather hastily, and
to show that he bore no grudge he
went to the funeral Of the inopportune
xIyif
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
His sIonnest Enuacement.

At the Army and Navy club II
Washington one evening group OF OF
ficers. most OF them young men. were
swapping stories OF various engage
ments during the war with Spain and
the subsequent troubles in the Philip
pines.
Among the silent listeners was one
griZZled veteran, IL naval commando
of national renown. 1t must have oc
Cured to one of the young men tina
It was peculiarly ludicrous that OH
GERS not long ont of the academic
should be holding forth with respec
to their exploits while this old fellow
sat silent ir corner. So. turning t.
the veteran. one Of the young officer
blithely asked:
"What was the longest engagement
You ever participated in. admiralF
"It lasted three years" said the ol'
chap, without a suspicion Of q smile
"and, worst of all. the young womal
married another man."-Washingtol
/ Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
A Hungry Rabbit.

'T do not think was ever so non'
plused In my life," said a conjurer,
cas- once when performing my card
and rabbit trick. ask member OF
the audience TO tear n card into small
pieces and give them all to me except
one. Later In the trick l produce a
rabbit from a box. and tied round Its
neck is a card with piece missing. Ii
Is then found that the piece which the
member OF the audience holds exactly
fits and completes the second card. On
this particular occasion | allowed the
rabbit TO remain In the box too long
and when produced him found that
he had chewed the card round his neck
to bits. Needless to say. the laughter
when the audience grasped the trick
the animal had played on me was loud
and long,"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13

TnHt ~" iicnl'l'-s we're very fans i@
with crirrctp al,d gArr G.. Y>idr l:iai
10 It's use examination r tAr co'trr'f'
work Ia the forum clCnrly shows
Their concrete cGnlaincd GENERAL!
only two kinds of store. travrrtinc Hn.
seicie. In equal parts. Selci" IS Il har.
closely knit rock. very similar to Gu
bluPstone or trap rock IN ceior its we!
as quality. T:aycriiac Is voIcaui.
rock not so hard as selcie. cGuSidclabi.
lighter In color. and WAS desirable Gl
account or its poroSity. which insured
Il good bond with the cement. In al
the Roman work the combination %
the trayertlne and the Selcie is clearl!
distinguishable.- Element Age.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13

A simple expedirni when one wishes
to confide his secrets TO paper and yet
,keep them is to use ordinary rice wa
ter instead OF ink. 1t cannot be seen
when dry. but turns blue when iodine
is applied to it. If It be desired to
make perfectly sure Of the destruction
of the contents Of the letter after 1t
has been read the purpose may be ac-
complished by writing it with a sou-
ton of iodide of starch In water. A
few days later the script Will have
disappeared.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
Who Voted7

Benjamin Franklin once discussed
the property qualification for voting
In Pennsylvania. A man owned don
key of sufficient value to enable him
to vote, but before the next election
the donkey died. and the mans vote
was refused Now" asked franklin
"who voted at the previous election
the man or the donkey"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
As to luels.

II wonder If anybody's as unlucky
as am" grumbled the first pessimist.
II never have any luck at Ill"
Huh snorted the othS. You're
lucky. It's better to never have any
luck at all than to be always having
bad luck like me."-Philadelphia Press
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
All MARRIAGES Are Love MARRIAGES.

"Was it love marriage, do you
think"
Certainly. All marriages are love
marriages"
Isn't that rather n sweeping state
ment?"
Not at all. There is a love or ad
venture, you know; love OF luxury
love Of advertising and various Other
kinds Of love There is no need OF go
ing into details when one speaks or
love marriage Chicago Post.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13

Cri,ir e. .hc corIu"*cr plays ms
layt llcccl Vrry tine indeed RnI what
l. :hat massage which makes the cold
hills run down the back: Composer
That j. where the wauderer has the
hotel hill brought To him.-fliegend'
RIattpr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13

Waiter They Go say yr'rr gre.
hand at Il Wrleh rabbit "ir r.
Clubman-T They DO rh: The Waitcr
Yis. sir. Oi heed van IAN Il"
made wan thai w. v r'r aH
throuble /, gpv ni"' n;ir"i rr air iI
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
Sufficient Reason.

Chum-Why don't you assert your
authority as head Of the family ano
toke matters In your own hands? Head
of the House mournfully,-My wife
won't let me.-Baltimore American.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
Don't Mention II.

Sapphcll-You saved me from be-
'1c killed by that auto. owe my
life to you. How shall | ever repay
vou? Stouten-Young man. don't lei
,riainc debts like that worry you
New York Life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
- tssy

Gavin There's one Thing | Ike abou'
Jones shop. you can order your goods
through the telephone and after a
short wait have them delivered. Raj
ley-That is just what | don't like.
Gavin - What: Bailey - The short
weirht New York lnnrnnl
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
SCHOOLS.
STATE NORMAL SCh0L.
HARRISONBURG, VA.

For the higher education OF young
ladies and the professional training Of
teachers. Location unsurpassed.
Modern dormitory. Tuition free. Liv-
ing expenses low. First year begins
September %, 1909. Send for free IL
Iustrated announcement to
JULIAN A. BURRUSS, Pres,
MAY 28-3m Harrisonburg, Va
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13

The orl may not hc rs wifc rs f'
lnnSs. Int he IS wise enough not t.
try To work both he night and dn'
shifts.-AichiSom Globe.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13

"pa. what's IN average man"
"One who thinks his employers Dus''
ness would br run good dea! better
n he cou'd have more To say In the
matter hiu~clf.'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13

. u,oa dwelling on North Main Msln
street, (west side) Misn sssctr,c lights
psusry and good cellar: Lar, eioIIh io shs house.
and pure m0nntsin Mss 49, = 'reasonable.
2,cs n.,. ~ = J. N. DAVIS = I so -.
Wood206k W
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
WANTED

We want, for a customer. a eooo
productive farm, of from 80 to u
acres of land, (which is not hilly)
with good dwelling, barn and all other
necessary outbuildings in good con-
ditiOn. Situated from one TO three
miles west of Woodstock. For farm
to suit we will pay cash, if not priced
too high. Apply 10
j. n. DAVIS 81 co.
Real Estate Agents
Woodstock, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
:; - Mart fo Drive, Come Here

av ! AN W ~ woodstock with my hotel
L,v. : ..n tnrni.h you teams you will en- en-,
l can .,nn ,usn Good horses and Lice
so1,Dmen.. ,oy NOTHING CHEAP ,..osa LOOKING nv
sSo,S ssou, any outfit which leaves aNs ,nns my
service. ~ unrrZMAN
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-08-13
Apples. Apples.

We will pay highest cash prices for
summer apples. Can take them any
time, will be in the market all the
season for all kinds Of apples.
July l6-2mO. c. A. SAUM q co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
JImtown Has Gas s+rinqenoy.

Jamestown, N. D., Dec. 22.-Owing
to the failure to arrive of two cars of
oil from which gas is made, there was
danger of shortage in the gas supply
of the Jamestown Gas Co., which is
now supplying over 800 customers
with fuel for lighting and cooking
Two cars of the gas oil, shipped from
Kansas and Indiana have been side
tracked, due to the strike, and delayed
over two weeks en- route, one being
stuck in the snow near Dilworth for
some time.
The Gas Co. notified all consumers
by phone to economic as much as
possible, and use only the gas abso-
lutely as necessary, until the strin-
gency was relieved. Supt. Ross Doran
of the company stated that every bit
of material available had been secur-
ed. and all of the Standard Oil Co.'s
visible supply at jamestown 1t was
learned this afternoon that one car Of
gas material. had been located west
of Fargo, and the railroad officials
stated that every effort would be
made to rush the car through, and
later advices assured the gas company
that the car would be here Tuesday
morning without fail, so that there
will be no shutdown. .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
GIVES
HIS OPINION
SAYS SHOULD BE NO LONG
TERM" OR "sHoRT TERM"
DESIGNATED ON PRIMARY
BALLOT.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 22.-Judge Ed
ward Engerud. who lie reported to be
a candidate for senator and who Is a
former Judge of the supreme court, In
letter to the attorney general holds
that there shall be only one place on
the primary ballot for senatorial cam
didates and that the candidate who re-
ceives the highest vote must be consid-
cred the nominee for the long term,
and the candidate receiving the second
highest vote shall be the candidate to
succeed Johnson.
There is much difference OF opinion
as to the arrangement OF the primary
ballot and the matter will finally get
into the supreme court for settlement.
The primary law is silent as to vacan-
cies, and the necessary machinery and
methods must be provided by inference.
The decision OF the supreme court on
the question Of whether the attorney
general of the state can supplant a
states attorney OF county before
grand jury has not yet been banded
down. IT is reported the court is d.
vided on the question, which includes
the question OF whether the attorney
general has the right to go before the
grand jury at all. The Burleigh county
grand jury is being held subject to call
pending the decision Of the court.
II the court decides that the attorney:
general has the right 10 go before the
inquisitors, the grand jury will be re-
convened to give the attorney general
an opportunity to present such matters
as ne has in his possession for the con-
sidel'ation Of the grand jury.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
JUDGE {. 7. BURKE
Is A CANDIDATE
VALLEY CITY MAN MAKES AN
NouNcEMENT-WILL STEER
CLEAR OF FAcTIoNALIsM.

jamestown, N. D., Dec. 22.-Edward
I. Burke. Judge Of the Sixth Judicial
district, will undoubtedly be candi-
date for Judge Of the supreme court at
the primaries in June. Judge Burke
made statement to this effect Mon
DAY afternoon, just previous to his re-
turn to Valley City at the close Of court
here
The announcement is not surprise
to most of those who have been watch
ing the trend Of events politically in
the past few weeks, and it is a source
OF qualification to the many who have
Followed his record during the past
four years on the district bench.
In making a statement for publica-
ton Monday, Judge Burke said IT will
In all probability be a candidate, but
only on two conditions: First, that /
receive the support of the state bar,
and second, that / be not required to
enter any combination of either stall
warts or insurgents.
During the past eighteen years I
have voted for the best man regardless
OF party, and at almost every election
l have voted for at least one democrat.
L belong to that faction OF any party
which believes in the honest, fearless
endorsement Of all laws, regardless OF
consequences"
Judge Burke's decided stand against
taking a part in fractional politics.. is
because of the necessity of his oc-
casionally making decisions where one
faction or another might accuse him Of
being biased. F.. 80. - r..
The. new candidate is a native Of
North Dakota, having been born here
thirty mine years ago. He is a grad
uate Of the Minnesota state law school,
and has always practiced his profess
sion in this state.
AS regards the prohibition law, Judge
Burke states that he stands for full
enforcement, He has made a record
in the past in this respect, that con-
vinces his friends he will live up to
his promises for the future.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
FLYING MACHINE
Still AFTER HIM
M'kENZlE COUNTY LUNATIc BE-
LlEVES j. J. HILL Is BACK
OF PERSECUTION.

Alexander, N. D., Dec. 22.-John
Dundon, the insane man with the flv-
ing machine belief, is again under
arrest, being captured at his old home
near here after making, his escape
from the asylum at jamestown. He
was taken back to the asylum YES
terday where he will again be placed
under treatment
Dundon has most peculiar hall
lucination, believing that he is be-
ing pursued by flying machine and
that James J. Hill is responsible for
his troubles. When first taken into
custody, the fellow had INDUCED in
the pastime of throwing axes at inn
aginary sky vehicles.
The Internal flying machines, Dun
don believes, shoots electricity at him
in some unexplainable manner No
matter where he goes, the same ap-
partition follows. Jim Hill always
sidetraeking the flying machine at
the nearest station and keeping up
the torturous amusement of shooting
electricity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
NO Light At TOWNER
City Refuses to Go Ahead sIindIy in
Light Proposition--Remain
IN Dark.

Towner Tribune: The electric light
situation took sudden turn last
Thursday evning when the council met
to authorize changes in the contract
entered into by the city and the Fort
Wayne Electrict Co. In view Of the
fact that a protest against the INSTALL
alton Of the plant had been tiled by a
number of taxpayers, the council OPP
posed the changes desired by the cleo
trio company. A vote was finally TAX
en- to reconsider the action in accepting
the bid of the Fort Wayne Electric Co,
for the installation of an electric light
plant. The result is the city will re-
main in darkness for the present at
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
GREAT INTEREST IN
TRI.STATE MEET
SPEAKERS AT THE COMING BIG
AGRICULTURAL c,oNVNTLoN
WILL ALL BE PAST MASTERS IN
THEIR PARTICULAR LINE-coRNI
SHOW A FEATURE.

In less than an month the great an
nual convention of the lTri- State
Grain and Stock Growers association
will be on in Fargo From Jan. Is
to 81 inclusively large number of
farmers from North and South Dakota
and Minnesota will be in the city to
take in this event, which for many
years has drawn them to Fargo.
The convention this year will be bet
ter than ever before. large number
of splendid speakers-men who have
made thorough study Of agriculture
and stock breeding all their lives and
who are thoroughly acquainted with
the conditions in these three great
northwestern states will appear before
the meeting.
In addition to the grain growers
convention proper there will be many
other things in progress in the city
which will make their stay in Fargo
most pleasant, The Stock Breeders
associations will meet at the same time
and while most of the programme OF
this convention, will be in connection
with the grain growers proper there
will be the annual banquet and bust
ness meeting. .sf
Another attractive feature this year
will be the great corn show. Last
year this idea was started This
year it will be bigger and better than
1t was possible. to make 1T last. year.
The exhibit of North Dakota corn
which won so many compliments az
the National Corn Show at Omaha
last week will be shown here, In adj
dition there will be a large number OF
entries made by the farmers OF the
state who have been looking forward
to the show for the past year. Good
prizes will be offered.
At the same time as these things
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
GRAFTERS PREY
ON HOMESTEADERS
ALLEGED THAT LAND CLAIM
PROOFS PROTESTED WITH
(, OUT VALID REASONS.

Bowman, N. D., Dec. 22-People in
this section of the state are getting ex-
tremely tired of a species of blackmail
that is being levied on the homestead
ers by a set of men who are out for the
long green and care not hoy they con-
meet with it.. The reports for the month
of November show that out of 153
proofs made in this land district fifty
three of them were protested. 1t is
certain that there can be no valid rea-
son for protest In the majority of these
cases and. this is further borne out by
the fact that the parties active in this
business are always willing to COM
promise with the homesteader.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
:. NORTH DAKOTA STATE NEWS :.

least. The council took the view that
1t could not consistently act against the
wish Of the protestants who repre-
scented some of the heavy taxpayers OF
the city. The mass meeting held the
previous evening when M. B. Beaetie
OF the electric company held the floor
left many OF the taxpayers uncon-
WINGED, and there seemed to be as much
opposition If not more, the day after
When Mr.. Beaetie could not point to a
plant In operation deriving power from
the same type of engine as ours, 1t
seemed like going into the light busi-
ness without SUFFICIENT light to see
clearly ahead. This, in addition to the
fact that the city has reached the debt
limit, caused the OPPOSITION on the part
of the taxpayers; and the taxpayers
protest we believe. caused the council
to act as II did.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
YOUNG SCHMIDT
Sent TO PRISON
WEALTHY DICKINSON PARENTS
LEFT HIM TO HIS FATE WHEN
ARRESTED SECOND TIME.

Dickinson, n. D., Dec. 22.-Mathias
Schmidt, found guilty of obtaining.
money under false pretenses, was SEN
fenced to one year in the penitentiary.
He formerly resided near La Crosse,
Wis. A year ago he was involved in
a similar difficulty but his parents,
who are wealthy, at that time came to
his aid
: Joe Raiders and Peter Dirkies pleaded
guilty to violations of the prohibition
law and each received ninety days and
hnes of $500, in addition to injunctions
being placed on their business houses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
New Creamery at Marion.

Marion Sentinel: The Johnston
Stock and Farming Co. announces
that they will erect a frst-class
creamery in Marion next spring, and
maintain it for the general public as
well as for their own dairy interests.
This new institution will be in line
with the progressive interest shown
by the Johnstons in Marion and vi
entity since they started their farm
ing operations in Greenland township,
and will be greatly appreciated by the
many farmers who are now shopping
their cream to outside points, and also
by those who viii now take UP dairy
ing for the first time. A dozen good
cows viii bring in a nice monthly in
come, and If every farmer in. this VII
entity viii appreciate this fact and
keep some COWS, it will reflect great
prosperity on the general community.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-22
LARIMORE FAIR
PROVES A HUMMER
NUN Der OF NOTABLE AID
DRESSES WE'RE MADE LAST
EVENING-ExHIRlTs
ARE FINE.

Larimore, N. D.. Dec. 22.-The an
nual midwinter fair, an institution Of
the business men of Larimore which
opened in this city yesterday after
noon is proving winner. The exhib-
its include grain and stock raised in
this vicinity and the number and
splendid quality of the exhibits is
cause for pride. not only to the man
agement Of the fair but to the entire
surrounding farm community
Last evening and yesterday after
noon number Of notable addresses
were made. These addresses were all
excellent and will be of great value to
agriculturalists in this section as they
dealt with subjects of practical inter-
est to the farmers.
Among the speakers were Frank l..
McVey. president of the state univef-
sity; Supt. t. A. Hoverstad, Prof. O..
c. Gregg, Prof. Thomas Shaw, Prof.
A. B. Hess and Prof. H. l. Bolley.
The address ,of President McVey
was of special interest He stated
that he was especially interested in
the crop by which the future of North
Dakota would be judged-the crop of
boys and girls.
He said in part;
ut Is just beginning to be known
that farmers are distributed over the
land in accordance with their ability
to do well or poorly. A poor farmer
on good land is a loss to the man and
to the community, while good farm
er on. poor land is like a man wasting
his opportunities.
"a poor farmer on poor land, when
the rent question comes in, can do
better for the outlay Of capital than
if the situation was reversed, The
principle upon which these factors
should be organized is the simple one
OF securing the largest net profit, one
year with another; or, to put it in
another way, to secure the largest
average net profit through long per-
iod of time.
ITO accomplish this result, it is
necessary to study the adaptation of
ability and capital to the land, to
recognize that crops are competing
and non competing, and that animal
husbandry forms an essential ele-
ment in modern agriculture, since its
association with plant production is
essential to the fertility of the SOIL"