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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
oueensiand's Rifle Fish.

There is said to exist in the waters
ea Northern Queensland a fish mea,
mring about ten inches in length and
s~eraging pound and half In weight,
which possesses the remarkable pow
CT of shooting It's prey.
The rifle fish," as It is called, 70
alleged to swim leisurely about the
aEFeam few. inches below the sur.
Sace, on the lookout for flies and
ether insects that settle on the float.
lAg leaves and twigs or on the surface
e the water plants.
When the rifle fish" gets close
enough for the purpose, 1t discharges
at it's victim q tiny Jet or ball os wa
Ger, which, IL shot straight, knock the
kfey into the stream, where it is In
stantly gathered In by the shooter.
Did She Get the Place?
"Oh, yis, num-" said Kathleen, ap.
plying for new situation, At lived in
me last place tree weeks, mum, an
though say It th't shouldn't gev ex.
cellent satisfaction"
And why did you leave?" ventured
the lady who was looking for serv.
ant
"Shure, couldn't get along wild tn
missus ut all, she wor that ould an
cranky"
but, maybe you'll find me old and
cranky, too"
Cranky We may be, mum, for sweet
faces like yours is sometimes de-
ceivin', but ye're not ould-I en- see
that at glance!"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
NEVADA IS GREATEST
BATTLESHIP AFLOAT

Broadly stated, the guiding prin-
ciple in the design of a b,ttleship is
to obtain the maximum amount of
fighting power upon a given dis
placement. Displacement, that is
to say, the total weight of the
ship and her equipment when she is
afloat, is the capital which the
architect has to draw upon in get
ting out the plans for his ship.
Thus in the case, let us say of
the Nevada, ship Of 27,500 tons
displacement is devoted to the hull.
so much to the motive power, so
much to the armament, SO much to
the stores and miscellaneous equip
ment. AS the result of the appor-
tionment of weights to these differ
ent requirements, we have in the
Nevada ship BIS feet long, 953
broad, protected by l33 to 18-inch
armor, with sea speed of 20.5
knots and carrying a battery of ten
l4-inch guns. This represents an
allotment Of weight to the various
elements of the ship which results
in what we believe to be the most
effective battleship of her displace-
ment in the world today. Some
other naval architect however, rea-
LIKING that he had the great dis
placement of q, 500 tons.at his dis
posaI, mighthave decided that such
a ship should carry a heavier bat
tery and he might have designed
one of the same size, mounting
twelve in place of ten 14-inch guns.
But in doing so he would have
been obliged tn sacrifice some other
valuable feature in design. He
would have found It necessary, let
US say, to reduce the thickness of
the armor to that of Il battle-cruis-
err or it would have neen necessary
to reduce the amount of coal car
ried and give to the ship a less gen
erous amount of ammunition and
stores; in short he would have been
| obliged in some one or in several
ways to sacrifice certain features
. which make the Nevada such a fine
all-round fighting unit.
! One of the largest drafts made
upon the displacement capital of a
warship is that for the boilers, en-
gines. and fuel supply; and for
many years it has been realized
THAT if some change of motive pow
er or some radical change in, exist
ing methods could be made irivoly-
| ing reduction in weights with
lit might be possible, on the same
displacement, to produce a ship of
i greatly increased fighting power.
When the steam turbine made its
appearance as a practicable drive,
it was predicted that it's high effic-
iency and decreased weight would
render this possible; but that these
expectations have not been feslized
is shown by the fact that the O&a-
honfa, sister ship to the Nevada and
4 of the same displacement and arm
or protection is being equipped with
triple-expsnsion, reciprocating en-
gines. 1t was hoped that the heavy
oil engine of the Diese type would
/ make possible the desired reduc-
tions in weight; but at the present
writing It is agreed among the
, most experienced builders Of oil
engines, that there is little hope of
this type Of drive being installed
in battleships for many years to
come.
; $780, $780,
- oi,.. ,A,t.s,s,.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
OF Dou,gsa-i seafsSa

slave yo2 nseA OF a fFfsndship
with wombstf / sos you going hsuna
With him occasionally" THE ssafUs
Of our friendship IL puEsfe 80 me.
he never takes me 70 his house. eucage
when he has been drinking. ''--xeaain-
Vile Courier Journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
softenIno cranIte sIabe,

r &as been observed that. under
n conditions which have not
explained, granite win warp like
we'd A slab set In q wall has been
under observation In Switzerland. and
a perceptible distortion has made It.
self apparent.-Harper's Weekly
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
Her Dlaunosls.

Betsey. an old colored cook. was
moaning around the kitchen ono day,
when her mistress asked her II abe
was ILL., No, ma'am, not "zactly,"
said Betsey. But the fac is, I don't
feel ambition 'nough to git outer my
own way."--Exchange ~
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
aaxaa hy claaretts case.

Ambulance surgeons tell of many
cases where q bullet has struck .
mans cigarette case q glancing blow
and not even so much as pierced the
lining of the pocket in which the case
was carried.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
StIenos.

a habit of silence In conversation In
pleasing and wins applause when it
Is known that the silent one could
talk and talk TO the. purpose IL he
chose.-Leopardi.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
Improved incandeseent Lamp.

Incandescent lamps in which the III
aments are III the form Of an inverted
cone have been found to give one-afth
more light than those Of the same size
In which flaments form cylinders.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
sALMAGuNDI

ceive the tax rolls by the end Of
this week.
r - s. 81. Jones, Superintendent
of Presbyterian Missions leaves
for Southern California tonight.
Rev. George II. Greenfield will
go to Wells Tuesday to officiate at
the funeral of Mr.. Schnidt's son.
B. J. Bangs, of the Elko Hide &
Junk Co., returned Saturday, from
a months business tripin the south
ern partIof the State.
All wires down and railroad traf-
&c badly demoralized on account Of
the blizzard between New York and
Chicago. A foot of snow reported
in Pitts burg. Pa.
Arrivals at the Mayer Hotel. A.
R. Cation, Bullion; F ]. Schoern-
man, Oakland: ]. Plumb and wife,
Kansas; M. Spath, Tuscarora; R.
Groom, San Francisco.
Mr.. James D.. Finch, of Reno,
who accompanied Senator Newlands
on his trip through the State, paid
this Office a pleasant call this morn
ing. He returns to Reno this af-
ternoon.
Governor Sultzer makes a very
sensational statement in regard to
his impeachment stating that the
proceedings were illegal and that
he is still governor of New York
state.
A heavy blizzard is raging be-
tween Chicago and New York.
Wires are all down. Reported worst
storm on the Great Lakes in month
of November known. Immense
loss to shipping reported.
On Friday evening the Hon.
Chas. B.Henderson will deliver a
lecture on his trip Through Egypt"
at the Presbyterian church. A
crowded house should greet our
distinguished fellow citizen.
A change has been made in the
S. 2. time card in the arrival of
tra Nos. 10 and 5. No 10, east
kSund will arrive at 40 p. m. in
stead of 11:1O as formerly. There
is only a slight change in No S.
President Wilson and his cabinet
are seriously considering the rails.
ing of the EN- barge en- arms into
Mexico and'the Senators and War
Department also urge this measure
as President Huerta stillSrefuses
to resign.
"A large delegation Of Elko citi-
zens were taken out to Lalnoille
this morning to inspect the new
POWER plant. Accompanying them
were the editors of both local pap.
ers and q full account of the plant
will appear in Tuesdays papers.
Wilson is proving himself to be .
real president. He considers him
self responsible to the people of the
country for the way the country is
run. He don't propose to shirk the
responsibility or divide it. AS the
man at the wheel he needs no as
sistance.
Rev. e. 3. Price received a tele
gram yesterday from Salt Lake say
ing that Mrs. Prices's mother wal
very low and that her death wa
only the matter of few hours. HI
and Mrs. Price were unable to 81
to her bedside yesterday but lef
this morning on the first eastbount
train.
Mre, g. G. Wilkerson, neice O
Mrs g. A. Harrington, of Elko
and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs E
81. Schdfzherg of Tuscarora diet
yesterday in Reno. She was oper
aled on for appendicitis on Nov
LIST. She leaves two children, 4
bq md girl Of 10 and II yeats
Z. a LII.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-11-10
College WIsdon.

College Wlsdonss-
The big responsibilities of marriage
Efe the little ones Dartmouth Jack
o. lantern.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
pRAorloEs susPEWprp

Because of the illness Of Mr..
Knowlton practices Of the comic
opera Little Tycoon" have been
suspended for about month but
were resumed in earnest last
Monday night. The company is
composed Of about forty of ur
best musicians amng the young
people and rehearsals will be car
ried on tow or three each week
until it is ready for presentation.
Mr.. Knowlton expects to have
everything ready for splendid
production about tn efirst of May.
The opera Little Tycoon" is
one Of the most charming of
comic operas. The music is all
bright and sparkling. The plot
is interesting and exciting in ex-
treme and filled with most conf
cal and ridiculous situations. In
fact it is a side splitter from
first to last. .Wahpetcn and.
Breckenridge people who enjoy.
comic opera, bright and dashing
music will be more than pleased.
with, Little Tycoon"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
MUTT AND JEFF PLAYED
TO CROWDED HOUSE

Mutt and jeff played to, ca
pacity house last Monday night
when they made their first ap-
pearance in Wahpeton. The play
ers throughout the entire cast
made a decided hit with the au-
dience. while Mutt and jeff in
particular. kept the house in a
continuous uproar of laughter.
This is one Of the many first class
shows that have played in this
city during the present season,
and while the season is about to
close, we have a promise of having
the opportunity of witnessing sew
eral more fully as good. A large
attendance was in evidence from
the surrounding villages which
speaks highly Of the popularity of
the local play house.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17

TUESDAY afternoon, April Is,
Miss lola Cameron and Mr.. Wal
ter G. Worner were united in the
bonds OF holy wedlock by Rev.
Sewrey at the Cameron home in
Wahpeton, in the presence Of a
few near relatives and close
friends. Miss lola is the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. S.
Cameron. The groom is a son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Worner of
Great Bend and is county treas
urer elect Of Richland county.
The bride was attended by Miss
Valley Wright as bridesmaid and
Oscar Worner, a brother of the
groom, was best man.
Miss Donna Forkner played the
wedding march. Light refresh
ments were served by the Misses
Oslund, Shea, Wright, Walker,
Glasgow, Forkner and Mrs. Put
nam.
The bridal party left on No.
for the twin cities.
The bride wore gown of white
mesaline with Chiffon over dress
and carried a bouquet of white
roses. The bridesmaid wore a
pale blue silk dress and carried
a houquet of pink roses.
They will make their home in
the Arthur McKean house on Sew
enth street which they have pur-
chased.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
WETz-ounoER

John ID. Gudger and Miss Ena
Mae Vietz were united in marriage
Wednesday evening at eight
O'Clock by Judge VanArnam at the
pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. H. Cughan an Sixth street.
Only members Of the Cughan fam
lily and Miss Madella Quick were
present, Mr.. and Mrs. Cughan be-
ing witnesses to the ceremony
which Joined This happy youn-
ccurie together for life.
Airs. Cughan served a splendid
wedding dinner, after which lh"
bridal party took the east bound
flyer for wedding tour. Upon
their return they will become per-
manent residents of Richland
county, possibly locating on one
of the farms owned by the
groom.
Miss Viets. the bride. is a daugh
ter of A. Vietz. for many years a
resident Of Paramount, where sll :
grew to ,womanhood, and is a
graduate Of the commercial and
shorthand department Of the State
School of Science. She is one of
those good girls that everyone ad-
mires and her host Of friends
here and at Paramount will be
pleased to learn of her happy
marriage.
The groom is we'll known to the
people of Wahpeton, he having
spent his entire life in and near
this city. He is the owner Of con-
siderable property in the county
and is held in high esteem by all
who know him.
Congratulations and best wish
'es of the entire community are
extended the bridal couple.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
ooLoRED LADY lletD
10 Dl0YlQ90T 0oll0

Mildred Williams, young col-
ored woman who has been tom
porarily stopping at one ( the To-
cal hotels, stle $4,000 from an
other woman who was a guest at
the same house and left on the
early morning train for Grand
Forks. The money was missed
and the local officers were called
The Fargo officers were instruc-
ted to be on the lookuot for the
woman and il located to hold her.
She was apprehended at that place
and Sheriff Budack went there
was brought back to Wahpeton
where she was given a hearing
before udge Daw and was bound
oSer to the next term OF t hed:s
over to the next term o fth dis
tric: court.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
no spRino s1,ooTlso

Spring shooting Of all kinds
was permanently abolished by the
1913 legislature. The measure
carried an emergency clause, max
ing the law in force at present.
Many people seem to think they
can still shoot geese. This is an
error that may result in the ar
rest Of the violators. The legis-
lature also made a colsed season
on deer until the fall of 1915. The
North Dakota Game and Fish
Board of Control seeks tn eco
operation of every sportsman OF
the state to prevent spring shoot
ing or other violations OF the
game laws.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
.YANARNAM
WILL RESIGN
Tenders Resignation 70 Secretary
Wood Last vvssk-oivs.
Reasons In Letter.

|Wahpeton, N. D., April i2, 1913
Mr.. Geo. w. Woods,
Secretary Richland Go. Fair
Dear SIR
After thoro consideration and
taking into account the duties and
responsibilities that one must as
sumo in accepting the presidency
OF the Richland County Fair AS
sociation I have fully made uu
my mind not to accept the presi-
dency Of said association.
am not unmindful of the es-
TEEN and mark Of confidence ex-
pressed by the Directors in offer
ing me this position, however, l
cannot bring myself to feel that
it would be best for the Fair for
me to accept the presidency.
Again the people of Richland
county very generously cast upon
me the duties of the Office of
County Judge this must and shall
have my first and best considera-
tion, hence, do not consider it
proper for me to assume any new
obligations that will in the slight
est degree deter me from giving
to the citizens of this county my
entire time and effort in the per-
formance of my official duties.
Various reasons might we'll be
given why should not accept the
presidency Of the Fair, but these
two are sufficient: Unfltness for
this position under existing con-
ditions; second, my duty TO the
people Of this county in accepting
the Office Of County Judge to give
them prompt. efficient and every
day service. 5s Z
Respectfully yours M
:. !. = - : GEO. vANNH NH q
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
a NEW PASTOR

MI. Paul Meyer received the.
good word Monday from Rev.
Edmund Meier Of Oklahoma City,.
Okla, That TIE Reverend has ac-
cepted the call extended him from
the Immanuels congregation of
this city and the St. Johns con-
gregation Of Summit township.
Much Joy prevails amongst the
members of both congregations
as the pastorate has been vacant
since November last on account
of the scarcity in the minister
ium. p.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
INVITATION

You are invited to call at the
Valet and tell your troubles to
Miss Olson, expert ladies tailor
and dry cleaner. She will remodel
your garments for you at small
cost or take care of your dry clean
ing, and will make your old goods
look like new. THE VATET, phone
37i, Wahpeton.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
LATE MEARBY NEWS

s. NJ. Hendrickson has pur-
chased the Walcott opera house.
Miss Lucy Botz and Jacob
&ever were married in Duerr
township last week.
Fairmount had a real live home
talent play which will give all en-
tertainment at White Rock Fri
day night.
There was a big wedding in
Mantador last week when Mrs.
John Kochevar was married to Mr..
Ed. Wagner.
Miss Noble has resigned her
position in the First National
Bank of Lidgerwood on account
of her health.
Miss Minnie kackman and Mr..
Max Berndt were married i'm
Duerr township and left for SaS-
kai.:;leM '.n where they will live on
a farm.
Best. the principal of the
Lidgerwood schools, was made
superintendent when Mr.. Thorn
ton resigned to become county
Superintendent.
The money has all been raised,
work will begin by May 1st and
the Fairmount-Veblin railroad
will be completed by this tall.
The head offices of the road will
be in Paramount.
VIM. Schutt attended the as
SCISSORS meeting last week. This
makes 25 successive years that
Mr.. Schutt has served as assessor.
Few are better qualified to pass
on property values.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
LUNCHEON PARTY

The last pro-nuptial entertain
ment for Miss lola Cameron was
a luncheon party at Donaldson's
Dairy Lunch. Those attending
were the Misses Forkner, Walker,
Wright, Oslund, Glasgow, Whips
Shea, Cameron and Mrs. Putnam.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
The County Commissioners o.
Richland County.

Gentlemen:-
l have been offered, and have
decided to accept, a three year
contract, las Superintendent of
the Hankinspn Public Schools. I
therefore tender my resignation
from the Office of Superintendent
of Schools of Richland County.
The short term of Office, the
fact that the Office is a political
one, necessitating campaign if
reelection were desired, and other
reasons have convinced me that
the city superintendency is more
to my liking.
Allow me to thank you for the
courteous treatment / have re-
ceived from. you during the time
that l have hel dthe position.
This resignation is to take ef-
feet at your pleasure.
Respectfully yours,
r. E. SMITH.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
WAHPETo Rcf1AND


-
FAIR onoUNDa
Much good work is being done
in the way Of beautifying the
Richland county fair grounds.
Geo. Woods, the new secretary
Of the fair association, and F. N.
Gilbreath, secretary Of the Com
mercial club. have been taking
advantage Of the fine weather of
the past two weeks and have
been busy making flower beds and
in other ways making improve
ments which will help to make
the grounds a place that can be
visited with pleasure during the
summer and fall months.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting Of the 8oard az
Commissioners Of RIohland
County, North Daksta.

Wahpeton, N. D., Apr. Z, 9ii:.
Board Of County Commission
ers OF Richland County, N. D., met
for the regular April session Of
said boad.
Members present: Sletmoe,
Carlson, Polfuss, Ebel and Robin
son.
Board called to order by Chair
man Sletmoe.
Minutes Of last meeting read
and on motion approved.
The following resolution was
presented and motion was adop-
ted, all members voting aye:
Whereas, it appears. from the
records on file in the Office of the
County Auditor, that the following
described real estate: Lots 1-3-i
and s and the SWA of NEA Of
Sec. 5, township 1872, range ~,
has escaped taxation since the
year 1895, and
Whereas, the law provided for
the assessment of all property
which has escaped taxation, there
fore be it
Resolved, that the county audi
tor be and he is hereby ordered
to assess the said described land,
for the years same has escaped
taxation, according to law.
The following letter from r..
E. Smith, Superintendent of
Schools, rendering his resignation
was presented and read:
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17

Girl Wanted-A good capable
girl wanted for general house,
work. Good wages will be paid.
Mrs. Metkstr0th.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
WATER NOTICE

The use of water from the
city water works system for
sprinkling or irrigating purposes
is hereby forbidden.
BY Order Of the City Council.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17

ron SALE
or will exchange for land q large
eight room house. modern in ev-
cry respect einclnding two lots
and q barn. Inquire Of
/. ! MRS. ANNA BRAUN
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17
2 O'clock p. NJ.

2 O'CLOCK P. NJ.
Board called to order with all
members present.
On motion the auditor was au-
thOrized to issue tax deed con-
veying the county's interest in
Lots 9 and TO-; Block 8. Holbrook,
and Hobsons Addition TO Wahpe-
4n...;n,,oa an. ae.Thraa. a.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17

Papers have already been filed
at Bismarck for another company
to be known as the Canham Auto
Co., with q capital OF $25, ,O00. .OO.
and has at it's head Roland Can
ham who is also the largest stock
holder.
4 contract has already l.cen let
for a brick and concrete building
75xi32 feet in size and to cost
Si5, 100000. 1t is expected that
work will be commenced on the
new building in about ten days.
The company will handle no
agencies for cars and will cater
only to the storage and repair
departments. 1t is said an ex-
pert automobile repair man has
been engaged and will arrive here
to assume his duties as soon as
the building is completed.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1913-04-17

On motion the board accepted
the resignation of r. E. Smith.
superintendent of Schools, said
resignation to take effect as soon
as his successor shall be appOin-
ted and qualified.
The following letter from John
w. Thornton, superintendent of
the Lidgerwood Public Schools,
was presented and read:
Lidgerwood, N. d., Apr. 5, 1913.
To the Commissioners of Rich
land County, Wahpeton, IN. ID.
Gentlemen
Will you kindly consider me
a napplicant for the position. of
Superintendent of Schools Of Rich
land County. Having the quail
fications requisite for the posi-
ton and with my experience in
Public School supervision, feel
myself competent to perform the
duties Of the Office and give good
service.
I have assurances from MEM
bers of my board that can be
relieved from my present posi-
ton.
Very truly yours,
JOHN, w. THORNTON.
References:
E. A. Movius, Lidgerwood.
A. F. Bonzer, LidgerwoOd. :,
John Mathews, Lidgerwood.
Rev. C. H Brown, Wahpeton.
Pres. Fred E. Smith, Wahpeton.
On motion board adjourned un-
til 2 o'clock p. m.