. North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history. sign of authority of acutter, should be used for no other purpose as originally contemplated. PresidentTaft issued the following Order on June 7, 1910: By virtue of the authority vested in me under the provisions of section 2764of the revised statutes, I hereby prescribe that the distinguishing flag now usedby vessels of the Revenue-Cutter Service be marked by the distinctive emblemof that service, in blue and white, placed on a line with the lower edge ofthe union, and over the center of the seventh vertical red stri]
. North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history. sign of authority of acutter, should be used for no other purpose as originally contemplated. PresidentTaft issued the following Order on June 7, 1910: By virtue of the authority vested in me under the provisions of section 2764of the revised statutes, I hereby prescribe that the distinguishing flag now usedby vessels of the Revenue-Cutter Service be marked by the distinctive emblemof that service, in blue and white, placed on a line with the lower edge ofthe union, and over the center of the seventh vertical red stri])e from the mastof said flag, the emblem to cover a horizontal space of three stripes. This changeto be made as soon as practicable. Upon the establishment of the coast guard, which absorbed the duties ofthe Revenue-Cutter Service, the ensign described above became the distinctiveflag of coast guard cutters, which if flown from any other vessel or boat withinche jurisdiction of the United States will subject the offender to the penalty ofthe law. a 00 iL 2. ^. HISTORY OF NORTH DAKOTA 69 THE WINTER OF l804-05 The winter of 1804-05, was a cold one. The mercury sometimes droppedas low as 47 degrees below zero, and yet there was much of interest occurringduring that winter. The Indians were frequent visitors, bringing their cornand game in exchange for the work of the blacksmith. Arrow points, made fromiron hoops, and battle axes from a cast-off sheet-iron stove, were of particularvalue to them. While the Indians were jealous of the reputation of their wivesand daughters, and resented any advances made by their brother Indians, theywere not averse to attentions from their white visitors, and were solicitous to adegree for York, who was preferred to any one of the party. The soldiers visited the lodges, sometimes dancing for the amusement of theIndians. York generally accompanied them and was the star attraction at alltimes, entertaining them with his stories. He assured them that h
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