davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
ASTRONOMICAL CLOCKS.
Many Precautions Are Taken to Insure
Their Aoouraov.

Many Precautions Ars Taken to Insure
Their Accuracy.
TO the average person an astro0omi.
cal clock 10 complicated affair. CIV
ing the date, day Of the week, phases
Of the moon and other miscellaneous
information. The facts are far other
wise. There IL no clock 90 simple as
that Of the astronomer. Even the con-
venient plan Of having the hour and
minute hands mounted at the same
center IL abandoned. because 1t makes
q more intricate form Of wheel work
necessary, says the Louisville Courier
Journal. The observatory clock has a
separate dial for each hand, the CEN
tiers Of the second hand, minute hand
and hour hand being In straight line
and equally distant from each other.
TO secure accuracy further precau-
lions are taken. Only men who have
attained worldwide fame In mechan-
ical construction are employed. The
chronometer must be mounted, not on q
wall that vibrates. but upon strong
pier Of masonry having a solid founda-
tion: also 1t is best placed underground
In a cellar to secure for 1t a tempera-
ture as nearly uniform as possible. for
clocks do not run quite the same In hot
weather AZ they do in cold.
BY adjusting a metal that has the
singular property Of contracting under
heat it is possible to overcome the va
ration In a measure, but the astrono'
mer prefers to prQyide for big clock 2
temperature practically The same The
year round. The going Of a fine clock
10 further affected, strange as 1t may
seem. by barometric pressure. The
running is different when the barome-
ter Is high from what it Is when low;
hence the best clocks are now lnclosed
In air tight cases to protect them from
outside barometric changes.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
Way Of the Waves.

A strange thing about waves that
are rolling in from the sea is that
they bring no water with them. While
these mad waves are rolling In piece
Of driftwood may ride them steadily
and make progress away from the
land. This il for the reason that
waves are made in the very way a
wrinkle may b. pushed across the
tableciotb with a pencil laid fat. The
tabIecloth does not advance. but the
ridge. because OF force bearing on
it. goes forward.-New York Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
jack Robinson.

A. Foxton Ferguson of Oxford uni
versity. speaking of the old time bal
lads. said that as most Of the public
executions took place in some park or
market place. where everybody could
be present. the onlookers oftentimes
amused themselves by singing ballads
giving the entire history Of the victim.
and this il the reason why so many Of
the old songs are concerned with the
hangman and the gallows tree. Par
ticularly interesting also was bis de-
scription of the origin Of the express
sion quicker than you can say Jack
Robinson. heard 80 often in both Eng.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
Butchers and London Streets.

Butchers and London Streets.
The butchers shop Is not a pleasant
spectacle today. But what must have
been its condition in the middle ages?
The names given to some Of the BY
ways Of Newgate street afford some In.
dication: Sinking lane. st. Nicholas
Shambles and Blowbladder street.
There was a Butchers bridge on the
Thames side near Baynard's castle"
writes II. B. Wheatley. ITO which the
offal was brought from Newgate street
through the streets and lanes Of the
city. by which 'grievous corruption and
filth have been generated The evil.
in fact. was 90 great that u royal order
was issued in 1860 for the removal Of
Butchers bridge" -London Chronicle.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
Why She Worried.

But, mother, why do you object to
my being pleasant to the young men7
You can't hope to keep me with you
always, you know. One Of them will
take me away from you some day."
'Take you away from me? Well. II
that happens shall not complain. 1t
70 the certainty that none of the young
men who have been coming here 80
far would take you away that has
worried both your father and me-
Chicago Record Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
CANINE HUM0R.
More Marked In Monarels Than In
Dogs With Pedigree.

Dogs With Pedigree.
I generally find. writes well known
English scientist. that mongrel dogs
when they happen to be sociable have
a keen sense of humor. An aristocratic
dog with a pedigree may have some
Inherited smartness, but has no origi-
nality. A common yellow dog with no
ancestry to speak Of. who has to gain
his living by his wits, could give him
cards and spades at his own tricks In
two lessons.
Once I took into the house out OF
pity a mongrel yellow dog who insist
ed on installing himself at my door,
step and always came back. no matter
how often he was chased away. l had
at that time a pedigreed water spaniel.
and tried to teach him some tricks
when I took him out along a quiet road
at times. The yellow dog. who made
friends with him. always came along
and beat the water spaniel at his own
tricks without training. Then he BE-
gan to play tricks Of his own on the
spaniel. When he had bone he look
ed out for bis comrade, and when he
cav him Looping along he would lay
the bone in bis path and disappear.
The spaniel always made for the bone,
but the yellow dog. Just as he was
about to grab it, would dart from his
hiding place and, seizing It, run of
with it. This happened over and over
again, but the high bred spaniel never
tumbled to the joke.-New York World.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
TEN KINDS OF MONEY.
But Not All Of Uncle Sans Assertmes

But Not All Of Uncle 9am's Assortms"t
10 Legal Tender.
Uncle Sam officially has ten kinds
Of money-gold coins. standard silver
dollars. subsidiary silver, gold certi1-
Gates. silver certificates. treasury n600)
notes. United States (greenbacks)
notes. national bank notes, nickel
coins and bronze coins-sayB the In
dianapolis News While some Of this
pccer z::..arc- H. rot ,lecal tender.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
onIv W.nted the Chance

Emperor-I do not care to hear your
proposition. SIR Everything that u
submitted must first be put through
the prime minister. Subject-Nothing
would please me better. wanted to
show you the new bayonet which I
have invented 70. army use.-London
Answers,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
lnxineihla AmazonS.

And just to think. John" said Mrs.
Stub proudly. IF the su6ragettes
ever get into power the leaders will
have their pictures on the postage
stamps."
by crickey!' sighed Mr.. Stubb. with
q faraway look. That's the only way
we'll ever be able to lick 'em."-Chi.
tago News.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
Neither Rot Nor Sympathy.

Teacher Willie. did your father
cane you for what you did In school
yesterday? Pupil - No. ma'am. BE
said the licking would hurt him more
than it would me. Teacher-What
rot: Your father is too sympathetic.
Pupil-No. ma'am. but he's got the
rheumatism in both arms - Lppin-
colts.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
FOR SAlE-lANO.

FOR sALE-The NEK Of Section 20.
Township 1875, Range "a, situated in
Morton county, North Dakota, about
5 miles northwest of the town OF
Flasher. There has been IS acres
of this land under cultivation; the
balance is unbroken. For price and
terms please address Geo. Thomas
Janesville Wis.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
Rich Man, Poor Man,

HIen M9ns P00f Wlons
You can easily tell q poor man from
4 rich one by examining bis mail. The
poor mans mail consists of requests
3of money that be owes, the rich mans
for money that he doesn't owe.-Lip-
pdncOttk
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
Tho 4aaMn.

The Reason.
Daughter-There amt anybody come
h for dinner today. ma. Landlady
krimly,-No: this 70 the day that they
oil promised positively to pay.-Puck.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
WjIlina, but Cautious.

"Yes. my daughter eloped-"
~ suppose you will forgive the
young coupler
mot until they have located q place
to board" -Washington Herald
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07

land and America. 1t came. he said.
from an old ballad about sailor nam
ed Jack Robinson. who returned to
Portsmouth. England. to find his old
sweetheart married to another. The
Door sailor vowed that be would roam
the seas forever. which he set out to
do hardly before bis friends realized
what he was doing. They called after
him. but he had gone:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
Hard to Collect

Hard TO Collect.
The world owes every man q living.
but you have to be pretty smart to
get q judgment for the debt-Wash.
ington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07
FOR sALE-HoU9E9.

FOR 9AIE-HOUSES.
FOR SALE-4.room house, $1,150.00:
$4,000 cash, balance $500 per
month; 50-foot lot; city water;
foundation. F. E. Young.
FOR sALE-New modern house, ex.
cellent location; bargain. w E.
Lair.
FOR RENT-H0UsEs.
FOR RENT-13 room modern house
in good repair No. 1912 Broadway.
Phone J. D. Mcdonald, 407.
LOST OR sToLEN-Malep pointer pup
six weeks old; color, black and
white licked. Reward for its re-
turn or information leading to- it's
recovery. Call Phone 1856 or Sher-
man Knauss, care of Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07

misunderstanding (prices to
cult ally. Your patronage solicited.
Call at 312 First st.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07

Notwithstanding, all kinds;
afternoon and evening gowns spe-
cialty. Phone 440K. 119 Mandan
Ave.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-07

STRAWBERRIES kitten. For reward
return to greenhouses.
The Delta independent., 1911-12-01

w. r. Wilson came in from Read
Wednesday and paid for the indie
pendent for another year. I'VE could
hardly do without the Independent"
said Mr.. Wilson.
w. f. Ross left yesterday for his
old home. Pennsboro, West Virginia.
Mr.. Ross has rented his ranch on
Ash mesa for a year and will go
back home for that period. where
the Independent will visit him each
week.
Katherine Rebekah Lodge will
give chicken supper in l. o. o. F.
hall. Friday evening. December Sth,
from to s p. m. Tickets 80 cents.
Dancing so cents per couple.
Mrs. Frank Kuhn departed for
her home in Wichita. Kansas. the
latter part of last week on receipt
OF a telegram announcing the ser
ious illness OF her mother. Her
stay there will depend upon the
condition OF the aged lady.
The citizens of Montrose have
been making strenuous effort to
get an uptown Globe express office
for the sake of convenience, but the
company has just given them to I'M
derstand that such an office would
cost money and that they don't care
to spend that money at this particu-
lar time for that particular pur-
The Delta independent., 1911-12-01

A. B. Wire was an outgoing pas
senger for Grand Junction Tuesday
evening. He had business to trans
act in that city which he thought
would keep him there until yester-
day or today. He wanted to be
home for Thanksgiving turkey, but
would put up with Grand juno
ton hotel menu II he had to.
Mrs. Henry Weitzell. of North
Delta, held the lucky number on the
Free sewing machine given away by
II. X. Correll at the Gayety theatre
last Saturday. Mrs. Weitzell Is nat
urally happy and proud in the pos
session of her fine new machine,
which had a sales value of SIS.
1t was a great week in Delta for
the gobbler. He found himself a
prize in rafting matches and target
shoots each day until Thursday and
then was executed and devoured. Joe
Gallup got fine one for two-bits
and so did Joe Pregent. Others had
to pay as high as three and four
dollars.
Two or three Debates who had
business in Olathe Monday. stated
that there was a much heavier
fall of snow there Sunday than in
Delta. They also reported that ex-
tensive preparations are being made
for the celebration of the compile
ton OF the new water works system
for that town.
The Delta independent., 1911-12-01

Judge NJ. R. WEIGH was visitor
in Paonia TUESDAY evening, re-
turning home Wean stay morning.
A nice watch Will make your son
very nice Xmas present, bought
at Roy l.. Smith s, Inc Leading ew-
eler.
hess matters.
Our travelling man will be here
again on Saturday, December 9Th.
Ayone wanting anything in Jewelry
that We haven got can get it from
him at that time. Roy l.. Smith, The
Leading Jeweler.
A. II. Shippey, former resident
and business man of Delta, was in
the city two or three days the lat
ter part of last week. Mr.. Shippey
Home at Monte Vista.
Mrs. j. ID. Whitehurst of Salida,
was a guest at the home of her
brother, Jay Gillette, a few days the
latter part of last week. She will
visit friends in Grand Junction be-
fore returning to her home.
Conductor Hugh Gallagher. of the
Montrose-Grand junction run, took
lay-off last Saturday and came up
from his home in the Mesa county
metropolis to look over his fruit
ranch in this district few days.
]. l.. Afford. the Trinidad realty
dealer. was here last Saturday en-
Pertaining a prospective purchaser
of Delta fruit lands from his sec
ton and looking after other business
interests. He returned to his home
Saturday evening.
A postal from Mrs. F. ID. Hrrrick
in San Diego. California, brigs the
news of the birth to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charley Newland of a 1012 pound
boy on the goth of this month. The
Newlands formerly resided here and
are well known to many Delta peo-
pie.
Mrs. c. E. Kracaw and little
daughter arrived in the city from Tel
luride last Friday evening and were
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. r. F.
Williams until the following day.
when they proceeded to Grand juno
ton fog a short visit before return
ing to their mountain home.
Several residents of the city have
recently made complaint about find
ing the mail boxes at their homes
filled with advertising circulars TO
such an extent that real mail could
not be deposited by carriers-and
they were right hot under the col
lar about II too.
Victor Vance. for several years
member of the firm of Vance Bros q.
owners of the Gayety theatre here.
came in Wednesday morning from
Los Angeles. California. where he
is now located, and will visit a few
weeks with relatives and friends
in Delta. Vic is looking well and
says he likes the big coast state
very much.
The Delta independent., 1911-12-01
Lost-Brown Fur Muff, between
Delta and Cory last Friday. Finder

Lost-Brown Fur Muff, between
Delta and Cory last Friday. Finder
please leave at Independent office.
Mrs. Chas. c. Grim was an east
bound passenger tor the state me-
tropolis last Saturday morning after
week visit in Delta.
The Misses Harriet and Mary Sare
entertained the Priscilla club on
Saturday evening in very pleasing
manner and at the conclusion d
very delightful luncheon was served.
r. w. Curtis and j. NJ. Conner
have formed a partnership at Cedar
dege in the real estate business, the
firm to be known as Curtis & Con-
nor. This firm will prove an active
and reliable one.
Jack Bates, who has been at work
on the Frank Marshall place on Or
chard mesa for several months past,
departed Tuesday morning for Pue-
bio, where he expects to locate per-
manently.
Pupils of the various Delta pub
lie schools were given yesterday and
today for a rest, and with the brief
taste of freedom from the school
rooms, they are joyously anticipat-
ing the longer holiday at Christmas
time.
Chas. J. Anderson, the former
well known architect and contractor
of this city, but for year past en-
gagged in farming near here, depart
ed on Tuesday morning for Hast
ings, Nebrasks, where he had bust
ness demanding his attention.
We are glad to note that Chester
Harding, who has for several weeks
past been quite i'll with typhoid few
er. is able to be out to some extent.
and while he is looking decidedly
thin as yet, he is doing nicely and
will soon be able to be at his post
of duty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephens came in on
Wednesday morning from Colorado
Springs, to visit over Thanksgiving
with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilpin of
Harris basin. They were accompan-
led by Miss Kate Gilpin, who had
been their guest in Colorado Springs
for some months past.
Members of the Fortnightly club
were out in full force last evening
to participate in a social dance at
Odd Fellows hall. Quite a number
of invitations were sent out to the
various members friends and fine
time is reported by all. Supper was
served at 1870.
Miss Engstrom, field secretary of
the Woman's Board of Missions of
the Northwest, will speak at the
Presbyterian church, Friday evening
December LIST. at 1880 O'Clock. Every
member of the church is urged to be
present. Mrs. Engstrom comes very
highly recommended by the Pres
byterian president. as one who will
interest and entertain. This is
a rare opportunity to welcome and
hear one of the officers of the
Board and every one should be pres
ent-both men and women and all
young people of the church. No ad-
mission will be charged.
The Delta independent., 1911-12-01
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

w. A. Davis. General Auctioneer
Charles Sedwell left for his home
on the Horse Fly last week.
Herman Darling had business in
Montrose the last of last week
We do your engraving free. Roy
l.. Smith, The Leading Jeweler.
We are your Howard Watch dealer
Roy l.. Smith, The Leading Jewelel:
w. b. Smethurst of Cedaredge,
was doing business in the city Sat
urday.
Fancy Jonathan apples for sale.
Mrs. Jvss.e II. Curran, Colo. Phone
Garnet 1892.
A little taste of winter came Sun
at Delta.
Mrs. Z. A. Hegelheimer returned
to Montrose last week, after visiting
friends in Delta.
Our Xmas goods are coming in
every day. Watch our window. Roy
L. Smith, The Leading Jeweler.
Miss Genevieve Hartig was a
business visitor in Montrose lat Sat
urday. returning home Sunday even
ing.
Percival E. Coombe was a visit
or in Montrose last Saturday and
Sunday, returning home Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Glora Graham arrives this
week from Ligonier, Indiana, for a
visit with her friend, Mrs. Harry
Freyburg
Mrs. John Kettle of Austin. is
-
care of her mother. Mrs. Samuel Jay
who is quite i'll.
E. ID. ElodgGtt, of the light COM
pany cmae in last Friday from his
sheep camp. On Saturday he and
Mr. Shue had business in Mon;rose.
Judge and Mrs. A. r. King and
Miss Ula. came in from Denver on
the evening train Sunday to visit
a few days with their son, Fred,
and the judge TO look after bust
Ben Stearns and Miss Nettie Stauf-
fer spent Thanksgiving in Montrose.
at the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Frank
r. Stearns They returned home in
the evening.
ranch fruit OF general farming.
must bt uedI hOou HNASNA anu ''f
ping station. Address c. NJ. Rice,
Is North / 9Th St. Colorado Springs.
H. w. Pratt. of the Delta Steam
Laundry. received a new Buick auto
last Saturday. In II Mr.. Pratt Will
make trips, among others. to Cedar
edge to visit his two little farms
up that way.
Dave Severance was an east-bound
passenger for Denver and northern
Colorado last Friday. He had BUSH
ness demanding his attention and
besides there was big Thanksgiving
turkey and other good things to eat
at the old home at Severance. near
Greeley. where his father and moth
er still reside.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-07
KEPT ABOVE GROUND.

ingenious Way Major Hook Evaded
the Terms OF a VIII.
Among ingenious ways Of evading a
will the plan followed by Major Hook
and recorded in Ancient. Curious and
Famous Wills may be commended:
A county newspaper some years
ago recorded the death Of Major
Hook and spoke Of him as "a singular
character" He died. says the re.
port. Ion Monday sennight at his
house, Ham street, Ham common. He
was an officer in the East India com
pany's service and reached the age OF
seyenty-five. His house was remark
able for its dingy and dilapidated CON
dition."
His wife had become entitled to a
life annuity, bequeathed to her in
these ambiguous terms: And the
same shall be paid to her as long as
she is above ground" When. there
fore, the good lady died her husband
very naturally objected to forfeit his
income by putting her below ground
and ingeniously devised u mode OF
keeping her in a room which he allot-
ted ito her sole and separate use"
placing a glass case over her remains.
For thirty years he thus prolonged his
enjoyment, If not Of his wife's society,
at least of her income.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-07
m AS
tonight
sGghy beoW the freezing
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The storm that was yesterday cen
trail over Iowa has moved to western
Ontario, causing precipitation in the
territory from the Mississippi valley to
the Atlantic coast and high winds in
the lake region. Relatively low pres
sures and rains are again reported
from the gulf coast. and rain or snow
in the north Pacific and northern
Rocky mountain sections is resulting
from another low that is central over
Washington. Moderately high, or in
creasing pressures, and fair, somewhat
cooler, weather now prevail on the
eastern Rocky mountain slope and in
the central valleys. Because OF the
presence of the high to the westward.
fair weather is indicated for this vi
cfnity tonight and Wednesday, with
cooler tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-07

ness. There are several gems that COM
pete with it in beauty, and at least one
the ruby-when of rare size OutrankS
it in cOstliness, but none in the whole
list equals il in hardness. The hardest
steel cannot equal the diamond in that
respect.
But there are at least two products
OF chemical experiment that have
proved. according to French chemists,
to be as hard as diamonds. These are
produced from the rare metal titanium
One eXperimenter. it is claimed. sue
ceeded in preparing titanium in the
electric furnace. In the pure form it
is much harder than steel or quartz.
and when combined with silicon or
carbon so as TO form a Silicide or bo-
ride of titaniur. il matches the dia-
mOnd itself in hardness.
Titanium resembles tin in its chem
zeal properties. and it IS the character
istic element in the beautiful red and
brown crystals of rutile. These. in the
shape of needles. are sometimes found
penetrating large white quartz CTyS-
tals. forming gems that the French
call loves arrows. New York Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-07

The family with young children
that is without sickness in the house
now and then is rare, and 80 it is i'm
portant that the head Of the house
should know what to do in the little
emergencies that arise A child with
a serious ailment needs doctor, it is
true, but in the majority Of instances,
as any doctor knows, the child suffers
from some intestinal trouble, usually
constipation.
There is no sense in giving it pill
or a remedy containing an opiatc, nor
is flushing Of the bowels TO be always
recommended. Rather give it small
dose of a mild, gentle laxative tonic
like DR.. Caldweils Syrup Pepsin,
which, by cleaning out the bowels and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-07
UNITED STATES DRINKS
MORE BEER THAN GERMANY

Washington, Nov. More beer is
consumed in the United States than
in any other country in the world and
more distilled spirits than in any
other country except Russia. The
per capita consumption of beer in the
United States is not as great, how
ever, as in Belgium, the United
Kingdom, Germany and Denmark,
and the per capita consumption of
distilled spirits is less th1n in Den
mark, Austria, France, Netherlands
and Sweden. The quantity OF malt
liquors consumed in the United
States in 1910 was 1,S51, 900, 900
gallons, against 1,704, 100000 in
Germany and ,397, 100000 in the