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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
HIS FEE A DRINK OF WATER
How Southern Gentleman Fulfilled Promise He Had Made in the
 Way of a Joke.

According to old timers, the late Col. Bob Tavlor of Bonham once met a woman in the road as he was riding on horseback to hold court in Delta county, he being then district judge. The woman had a jug of wa ter and the judge was thirsty.
 Being a man with a cheery word for every one, the colonel stopped her.
 My dear madam" he said, smiling. If you will give me drink of cool water from yonder jug, when you want a divorce from your hus- band will see that it costs you nothing.
 Are you lawyer?" inquired the woman, handing him the jug.
 The colonel explained who he was, and waving a farewell departed, leaving the woman gazing after him.
 The very next morning the wom- an showed up in the courtroom and asked for him. She explained that she wanted divorce. She had been separated from her husband for a long while and the colonel had put an idea into her head.
 The colonel was game, however. +Ie procured a lawyer at his own ex- pense and in due course of law the woman was given a divorce, and Col. Taylor would tell the joke on him. self often.-Dallas News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
BUILT MANY CENTURIES AGO
Discovery of Stone Arches in England Is of Much Interest to the
 Antiquarian.

The discovery of four substantial stone arches under the western facade of Hampton court palace in England is arousing great interest. The discovery was made during eX- cayations. The arches are 9 feet long and are parallel with each other and the palace entrance. It is be- ieved they were constructed to bridge the moat which once sur rounded the palace. The date 1862 is cut on one arch. The space that was occupied by the moat has long been filled in. The space covered by the arches is still somewhat empty.
 When the workmen examined the arches they found a curious forma- tion on the inner sides, resembling sticks of horse radish, but when broken they showed a perfectly white interior. They are believed to consist of almost pure lime. Their presence was due to the trickling of moisture through the lime of the stone work. Some are onl a foot long, but 1t Is estimated that they took 200 years to form to that eX- tent
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
"CATTY" WOMEN.


 There are "catty" women every where, if by ''catty'' is meant wom, en given to petty spite and baekbit- ing, and London's west end has probably not escaped. There are "catty" women over here, too, just as there are militant suffragettesl and Salome dancers, and other un- pleasant ladies fond of the lime light. But he would be brave man who would come forward ant claim that most of his drawing-roon acouaintances are of the Tabby va rietv. Also a reckless one.-Bostor Traveller.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
FAITH AND WORKS.

When Christian Science began to find firm footing in Winchester the little son of a prominent woman who had embraced the faith and was urging others to take 1t up was out of school one day or two because of sickness. When the youngster returned, his teacher, who was well along in years and possessed an in- quiring mind, engaged the young ster in conversation.
 Been sick, Joe?"
 Yes 'm."
 "Sick enough to be in bed?"
 Yes m.
 "What did your mother do for you. Joe, while you ached in bed "' asked the teacher, now all expectan- cy for the reply.
 "She mended my trousers" lisped Joe.-Independent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
DIDN'T LAST.

An Atchison man who recently "confessed religion" and became member of the church says his fam fly, and not his associates down town, are responsible for the back sliding that followed within three weeks. He says his wife and the girls were in a conspiracy to impose upon him, to work him for money to make him do more work around the house, and submit to all sorts of tyrannies without grumbling. "He can't object" he overheard his wife say, ''for he has religion now, and H bound to be meek and humble" Three weeks of this drove him into a frenzy, and one day he backslid SC vehemently and forcibly that his wife and daughters were left speech less.-Atchison (Kan.) Globe.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
HAS NOT BEGUN TO WORRY.

Although not yet five years of age the small heir to the throne of Rus sia is already colonel of several regi- ments of his fathers army. But all these dignities lie lightly upon his shoulders, for the chief joy of his life is a huge gollywogg, dressed in blue and red, sent him from Eng land by Queen Alexandra. This, as a matter of fact, is the most treas ured possession of the royal nursery and when the rights of possession are questioned by his sister, the young colonel is not averse from us- ing his fists in its defense.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
EMERGENCY CALL.

At a draper's shop in Leeds they employed a small boy to run errands. The other day while he was waiting in the shop a lady came in and asked the shop assistant for yard of silk. When it was placed in front of her she exclaimed:
 "Oh, really, I must be mad. l want muslin.'
 On hearing this the boy rushed out of the shop, and, seeing police man across the way, ran up to him, shouting:
 "Come over quick; there's girl in our shop gone mad. She wants muzzling. ."-Tit-Bits.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
LONG PEDIGREE.


 It is related that when Sir Moses Montefore was taunted by a politi- cal opponent with the memory of Cavalry and described as one who sprang from the murderers who cru cifed Christ, the Jewish philanthro- pist, whom Christendom has learned to honor, called upon his assailant and showed him the record of his ancestors, which had been kept for 5000 years, and which showed that their home has been in Spain for 2,OOO years before Jesus of Nazareth was born
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
FORBES ROBERTSON JUMPED.

Forbes Robertson, like most other actors, has been the victim of { number of awkward misadventures on the stage. On one occasion ht was playing Romeo and Juliet with Mime. Modjeska. He was seated or the steps of the tomb and had com menced to apostrophize his lost love when he found to his horror that the steps, which were on castors, wert moving towards the foot lights.
 ''Vat is de matter?' asked Mod. jeska.
 ''1'he steps are moving away said Mr. Robertson.
 .Then you vill have to jump was the comforting response. He jumped.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
HAD FIVE CAPITALS.

Rhode Island adopted constitu- tion in 1S42 which named five capi- tals for the state, designating New port, South Kingston, Bristol, East Greenwich and Providence as the places for successive honor. In 1854 an amendment restricted the meet ing places of the general assembly or legislature to two places-New- port and Providence. In 1900 Prov idence became the only seat of the legislature.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
THIBETAN ETIQUETTE.

One of the queerest salutations in the world is that of the natives of Thibet. When two inhabitants of this isolated, mountainous country of Central Asia meet, each takes off his hat, puts\out his tongue and scratches his right ear. These &C., tions are performed simultaneously. The whole performance is analogous to our simple custom, on meeting, of nodding the head and saying "How do you do?"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
PAID FOR HER CARELESS
Owner of Costly Opera Gla--ez Dropped from Balcony Had to Fe
 Satisfied with Exchange.

Between the second and thi9d acts" said the girl who always sits in the first row in the balcony at the play, ''I dropped my opera glasses over the railing and they fell ker- smash right on some woman's head. She screamed and so did |, not be- cause she was hurt, but on general principles. She had on too much hair to feel the shock. The glasses balanced for a second on her cushion of puffs and curls, then slipped off into her lap. There was a little ex- citement, but pretty soon everybody quieted down. l was going down to apologize, but the usher in the aisle said he would attend to that for me- And be sure 10 bring my opera glasses back l said. They are an expensive pair and l can't afford to lose them
 Before he came back I noticed that my victim had moved, but he brought the glasses. The trouble was they were not mine. Instead of the $22 pair l had dropped he hand ed me a pair of the kind you can buy in any department store for $2.49. When l told him that he said he was sorry, but he thought the lady had gone. She had, and my opera glasses had gone with her. Of course, the exchange may have been unintentional on her part, but the more likely supposition is that the woman thought she was justified in collecting damages for the at- tempted assassination, and I don't know that 1 can blame her."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
HIGHWAYS NOT FOR SPORT.

The warning of the state highway commission against the violation O laws and ordinances in automobile road races will not interfere with the full enjoyment of legitimate au- tomobiling. Speed contests as a sport will still be held if promoters and enthusiasts are sufficiently inter- -ested to provide the necessary tracks. But the highways belong to the public, and should not, even oc- casionally, be monopolized for any sport. Tests of endurance in all the legal road powers of an automobile may be made. Speed competitions within the limits of the law should be as interesting as tests of ma chimes and drivers for all practical road service as are contests which put premium on speed forbidden by law. Automobling for business or pleasure will not suffer by the enforcement of the law. Automobil- ing as a sport has no place of right on the highway, and its devotees should not complain if they are forced to seek special grounds, as other sports have been required to do.-Boston Herald.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
HE HAD TO.

'Did you notice the man standing by the table in the lawyers office we just left?'
 "No; why"
 ''That man is going to make his mark"
 'Is he such talented person. then?"
 "Not particularly"
 |'Then why is he going to make his mark?"
 ''Because he cant write"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
WANTS MILLIONS FOR NAVY.

Alfred Picard, named French minister of marine in succession to M. Thomson last year for the pur- pose of recognizing and carrying out reforms in the French navy, has presented to the cabinet an exten- sive plan of development which, not counting new ships, involves an ex- penditure of $45, 100000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
LAWS DELAY IN AMERICA.

Justice William J. Gaynor of the supreme court of New York is quot ed as saying, in public address the other night, that ''the laws delay is scandalous," and that, while more cases are disposed of in year in London than in New York, case can be heard in London immediately after 1t is brought.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
MORE MONEY IN TT.

'T was just reading of man who has a hen that can sing; another man has a hen which whistles and initiates various birds"
 e'T don't care for these vaudeville hens. A hen should stick to the legit, and lay eggs"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
GAVE QUARTET FOR RAZOR.

Havdn once exclaimed when shaw ing. T will give my best quartet fol a razor," remarked Sir Alexander c Mackenzie in recent address be fore the Royal institution. and 5 man offering him couple secured the manuscript of what is now called the Razor" quartet.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
PRODOING THE MUSE.

1 Admiring Friend-And do you write those lovely verses whenever the spirit moves you?
 Nope; when the landlord threatens to!
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
CRAFT.

l Landlord-You can't leave this hotel till you pay your bill.
 Guest-Will you put that in writ linp Cleveland Leader.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
EAVES THAT TO OTHERS.

'You have invented an airship?" 'EYes, sir"
 |cHave you ridden in it? 2" "Sir, I am an inventor, not a chauffeur.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
CONSCIOUS OF RANK.

"Are there degrees of rank in the servants hall ?"
 ''To be sure. Maids who have charge of dogs won't associate with maids who look after children." "- Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
WHAT CINCHED IT.

!, The Young Man wish to thank you, sir, for giving me your as- .sistance in persuading your daugh- ter to marry me.
 The Old Man-Sir, I was violent ly opposed to the match.
 The Young Man-I know 1t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
NO ROOM FOR ONE MORE.

T see that a scientific chap has figured it out that the greatest mum bcr of people who can stand upor t,.e earth's sts sfaee is 5,994,000,ooo.
 Say, "a hate to be the next fel. low and get pushed off"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
A FAMILY SECRET.

Mrs. Shamleigh has an awful dread of burglars"
 Why"
 S;il Sine afraid they'll they4l break into the house and find the silver is al plated"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
WANTS FIRST CHANGE.

Maud-Would you marry wid- over?
 Ethel-No, I wouldn't. The man I marry I am going to tame myself -The Tatler.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
NATURAL SELECTION.

"Papa, will you tell me one thing?"
 ''Yes, son; what is it?"
 ''Are the wharyes on the lakes they call lochs, what they have named quays?"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
ITS OPPOSITE RESULT.

"Queer, isn't it, what hard thing 1t Is to deaf with
 seWhat's that?" FsSoft coal"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
ITS FORGE.

"Say, Jim, what's this we're reflex action they talk about"
 "Dunno, 'zactly, but l guess it's a sort of solar plexus comeback" :"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15

Dolly-What's the new baby's name, Auntie?
 Aunt-Oh, baby hasn't got any name yet.
 Dolly-Then how do they know il belongs to us?
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
A WILLING MARTYR.

Mary-Oh, Robert, do you believe that germs get spread by kissing?
 Robert-I dunno quite, but I'm aw full keen on scientific experiments.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15
HIS PROPER STATE.

"How is that carnation grower you told me about ?"
 "Why, he's in the very pink of condition"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15

Mabel-Darling would you lay dowr your life for me?
 Arthur-Gladly, dearest.
 Mabel-Then suppose you start right in by telling papa we are en gagged
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-04-15

Johnson-I don't see why you call this front door storm door
 Bronson-My wife always meets me here.-Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

~, I. ,,,et.t u Inu Sl.y Vh MAalsvS, 4,uxSxSa
Dakota, and approved and ordered
filed with the City Auditor. and
which plans and specifications parti-
cularly specify the streets and ave-
nues where the sewers will be laid
namely: On Belyea from the South
end of the Belyea Avenue Sewer to
Ninth street, that said plans and
specitications particularly show the
location Of all man-holes and catch
basins together with an estimate of
the cost thereof, and which plans and
snecifications are herein referred to
and made a part therof.
Be it Further Resolved: That the
said construction Of Sewer herein
mentioned shall be paid for by sps-
cial assessment upon the property
specially benefited thereby accord
ing to law, and pursuant to article
1S of Chapter 30 of the Political
Code of North Dakota for 1905. to-
gether with acts amendatory thereto
Passed and adopted this 18th day
Of April, A. D. 1909.
Approved this 18th day OF April A.
D. 1909.
Sam H. Clark,
M ayor Of the City Of Minot.
Attest: Geo. L. Morrow,
City Auditor. ,-s I
Ais 4-22 A. =. :
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

Fifth Principal meridian, said corner
being common to sections thirteen
(13), fourteen (14) twenty-three (2S)
and twenty-four (24) of above mem
toned township and range; running
thence west five thousand two hun
dred eighty feet or one mile and
along the south line Of section four
teen u4) to the southwest corner OF
said section fourteen Q4) thence
north and along the west line Of
said section fourteen 14) seven
hundred feet to the north line OF
Fourth avenue north, as plated in
West Minot; thence east and along
the north line of said Fourth ave-
nue. North, thirteen hundred and
nineteen feet to the north and south
center line of the southwest quarter
(SW la Of section fourteen Q4;
thence north along said north and
south center line Of the southwest
quarter (SW 1-4) of said section
fourteen Q4) said line also being the
center line of Tenth street west as
plated in West Minot nineteen
hundred forty-seven feet to point
on the east and west quarter section
line of said section fourteen 90.
said point being the southeast cor
ner of the southwest quarter (SW
IA of the northwest quarter (NW
1-4) of said section fourteen 90;
thence east and along the east and
west quarter section line OF said Sec
tion fourteen Q4) thirty-nine hund-
red sixty feet, or three quarters Of a
mile, to the quarter section corner
on the east line Of said section
fourteen (14) thence south and along
the east line of said section fourteen
no twenty-six hundred forty feet
or one-half mile to the southeast
corner Of section fourteen (14) the
place of beginning.
The land included within the
foregoing boundaries and which it is
proposed to be incorporated within
the city limits and to be annexed to
the city of Minot by this proceeding,
is described by government sub
divisions as follows: "The southeast
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

quarter ISE IA ana the east NAH
a. 1-2) Of the southwest quarter
(SW LAY and the south seven
hundred feet of the southwest quar-
ter (SW 1-4) of the southwest quar-
ter (sW 1-4) of said section four
teen Q4).
That the land included in SAID
boundaries and incorporated within
the city limits of the city OF Mlnot
is described by lots and blocKs
and in additions so far as the same
is platted-Outlots 1, 2, 3, 4, and D.
of section fourteen (14) blocks l to
IA of north Minot, inclusive, with
their subdivisions; blocks l to ~
of West NIinot, inclusive, with their
subdivisions, and lots to IL OF
Ehr's addition, all Of said territory
containing less than two hundred
sixty-two acres.
Be it further resolved that this
resolution be published in the Ward
County Independent, the official pa
per Of the city of Minot, once each
week for two successive weeks.
Passed and adopted this 18th day
of March, 1909.
Sam H. Clark,
Mayor.
Attest: Geo. l.. Morrow,
City Auditor.
-.
Ais 4-29 r..
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15
Sewer Resolution.

Be it resolved by the City Council OF
the City of Minot, North Dakota:
That it is deemed necessary and to
the best interest Of the citizens.
residents, freeholders and inhabit-
ants of the City of Minot, and espt
cially for those Inhabitants and resi-
dents who reside along and In the
vicinity of and will be specially ben
Gifted thereby, and Is hereby declar-
ed to be necessary. that sewer No. 4
of sewer district No. 1 be extended
from the South end Of Belyea avenue
Sewer to Ninth street and that man
holes and catch-basins be installed
in accordance with the plans and
specifications prepared by the City
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

and not more than $4,000 or BY i'm
prisonment in the city jail for not
more than thirty days. or by both
such fine and imprisonment together
with the costs OF prosecution.
Section IA. In constituting this or
dinance, a person shall be deemed
guilty OF second offense, if within
one day from the conviction Of the
first offense, they do not perfom the
act, the failure to perform which,
is a violation Of this ordinance.
Passed first reading April 5th,
1909.
Passed second reading April 18th,
1909.
Approved April 18th, 1909. Y.
Sam H. Clark,
Mayor.
Attest: Geo. l.. Morrow,
City Auditor.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

Harry Lewis bought the Register
ed Shorthorn bull which Mr.. LAM
bert bought two years ago for $50.
and also bought Mr.. Lambert's full
blood Shorthorn COW, which cost Mr..
Lambert 500. Mr.. Lewis has quite
a few head Of good stock and seems
to have the right idea about raising
good stock.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15
Resolutions Extending the Limits OF
.s the CITY of MinOt. n. d.

Resolutions Extending the Limits Of
the City of Minot N. D.
Whereas, the city of Minot is city
incorporated under the general laws
of the state Of North Dakota, and has
more than five thousand inhabitants
and, e~,e.&
Whereas, the present territory in
cluded in the city limits thereof. con-
tains two thousand acres; and,
Whereas, there is adjacent to said
city Of Minot a tract of land contain
ing about two hundred acres. OF
which more than two-thirds has
been heretofore plated into lots
and blocks.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by
the city council of the city of Minot,
that the boundaries of said city of
Minot, North Dakota, be extended so
as to include and incorporate within
the city limits of the city of Minot
the following described Land, the
boundaries Of which territory pro-
posed to be incorporated are as fol-
lows:
Beginning at the southeast corner
of section fourteen (14) township
one hundred fifty-five (155) north of
range eighty-three (S3) west Of the
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

Merk Davis of Sherwood was brot
to this city Tuesday charged with
stealing a horse from Eric Arneson,
a farmer living mile east Of that
town. It is claimed that Davis took
the horse while he was intoxicated,
and after leading it four miles, turn
ed it loose.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15
The Port
Of Missing
Men
69c

BY Meredith Nicholson
Cloth Bound. Coloted Illustrations
by G. Underwood. II you haven't read
this story be sure and buy the book.
It's good.
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15
The Brass.
Bowl
CSC
By Louis Vance

By Louis Vance
Bound in Cloth, Beautiful Color De-
sign. A most interesting story: !nls
book has always been $l.5O before.
Don't miss the snap now
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

Renenber!S With every Soc purchase
in any department you get ticket on
the $500. 90 Pia.o to be given away June
Both %
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15
| The
House of a
Thousand
candles
| 69c
BreWesterS
Millions
69c

p Ey George Barr McCutcheon -
Bound. in regular 81 so binding. III
ustrations in cnlors. Don't miss thi
story il you haven't read it
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15
Call Of the
Wild
69c

Jack London's greatest and most
popular book. The book that made
Jack famous. The book is cloth bound
and has very attractive cover design
The Ward County independent., 1909-04-15

The abovo books are Just few of the
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-02
NOVEMBER WEATHER
Ii Was Rather Tane-A TriHe Warm
With Little Above the Aver
age Moisture.

There were no special lectures to
November weather, outside the big
snowstorm In the Red river valley.
There was one hot day when the Their.
nnometer reached zoe in the shade. The
hottest November day for twenty nine
years was 72o. The coolest day OF the
past month was q below zero. IN low
temperature the month fell down some
what as the coolest day OF any No
venber ever registered was ITO below
zero. The average temperature for the
month was 2Se as against an average
for twenty -nine years OF 26o. The past
November was 4 cooler than in 1908
and 20 less than in 1907.
The precipitation for the month was
LA inches as against an average of
1.O2 for twenty-nine years The heav-
lest precipitation was Nov. 1914 when
there was snowfall which made 1925
inches Of real water. There was 4 total
Of 1916 inches Of snowfall for the
month. There was almost twice as
much precipitation in November OF last
year as during the month just closed.
The month was q dark one just half
the days being real cloudy and eight
partly So There were only seven en-
tirely clear days.