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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-15

Here are some figures from Indian
Head:
u varieties of oats yielded an average
crop of SO bushels per acre.
varieties of 2-rowed barley yielded an
average crop of 81 bushels per acre.
6 varieties of 6-rcwed barley yielded an
average crop Of 6S bushels per acre.
IL varieties of spring wheat yielded an
average crop Of IS bushels per acre.
II varieties of peas yielded an average
| crop Of "a bushels per acre.
81 varieties of corn (cut green for the
silo) yielded an average crop Of II l.;
tons per acre.
varieties of turnips yielded an average
crop of 26 1-3 tons per acre.
varieties of mangel yielded an average
crop Of o3A tons per acre.
6 varieties of carrots yielded an average
crop of IS tons per acre.
varieties Of sugar beets yielded an aver:
age crop of 1914 tens per acre.
II varieties OF potatoes yielded an average
crop of 1862 bushels per acre.
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FAR.SEElNG CONSUL
James w. Taylor, Late Consul at
Winnipeg, F oresaw Development
APPRECIATED w. CAN. LONG AGO
Famous Statement That Aths of
American Wheat Area Lies
North of 10th Parallel.

In the early days there was very close
cGmmunica ton between northwestern
United States and what is now western
Canada. The overland fur and supply
trade between St. Paul and the British
province of Assiniboia was large and the
British settlements were cut off from d.
rect communication with Canada proper
Had not the Dominion of Canada been
might before now have naturally and
easily come into possession of this splen-
did territory. It's value was early apprc-
ciated by James w. Taylor, who became
United States consul at Winnipeg in 1870,
and served through all administrations
till his death in 1898. His attention was
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-15

Milestone on the 500 is the center of
the finest tract of wheat lands in west
ern Canada, located seventy miles north
OF the international boundary line; it is
in direct communication with Minneap-
oils and eastern American points over the
500 line and connected with Winnipeg
and eastern Canadian points over the
canadian Pacific railroad via Moose Jaw.
Two other railroads are also projected
into the tract. one of which, the Pipe
stone Arcola extension en- the east side,
will probably. be in operation next year.
The capabilities of this tract have been
we'll known since its survey, twenty years
ago, but lacking railway facilities, it
could not attract more than a very few
settlers; these few, however, have amply
proven, by actual results, what the lands
can do, and now that tho railroad ia
cilities are provided. settlers are hockin g
in daily. Judging from the present out
look there will not be a section in the
whole tract by the end of this year that
is not occupied by some farmers.
The lands in this tract are so uniform
In character that description of one
section is description Of the whole so
that4if one wanted the kind of land de-
scribed, he could safely buy from the
map. The only difference in the value
Of the lands is their relative distance
from station. Here is a description of
one section from the government survey.
1t is also practically the description Of
every other:
"Admirnbly adapted for raiSin 2
grain. the surface being level or
slightly undulatinG prairie, the soil
is deep and rates class 1 being n
good quality of loan friabIe, and
not too heavy, with heavy clay
subsOil."
This tract is in reality the pick Of the
wheat country in eastern Assinboia
which is acknowledged everywhere as the
most productive wheat area in the world
the crops proving so per cent better than
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-15
states oe the siye of Mjnnesota with eoua I

states Of the size Of Minnesota, with equal
capacity for the production CT grain and
animals, extends west Of Lake Superior to the
Rocky mountains, and from latitude 40 de-
grees (the international boundary to latitude
50 degrees due north Of Winnipeg, and to
latitude 60 degrees near the Rocky mountains.
Careful meteorological returns show that the
season OF vegetation, from April to August
inclusive, at Battleford, on the Saskatchewan
river, l,200 miles northwest. of, st. Paul, is
warmer than at Toronto. Thus it will be seen
that the climate in it's relation to agriculture
is warmer in Manitoba and over territory 700
miles, northwest than in the most central dis
tricts of eastern Canada, while st. Paul, in
latitude As degrees lis degrees 40 minutes
warmer than the vicinity of Toronto, in lati-
tude "A degrees. Il Observations at Fort
McMurray on the Athahasca river, and Fort
Vermiiion, on the Peace rtver-latitudes 81
degrees and 50 degrees-eXhbit the climate of
these points as not materially different from
Battleford. The altitude of the Athabasca and
Peace river districts is less, and the trend OF
the Pacific winds through the Rocky noun
tains is more marked than at Battleford.
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Mean II
A PrOph ecy.

In the following month of October he
attended a public banquet, at which, in
response to the toast to THE President Of
the United States" he made a memorable
speech III which he eloquently declared:
desire to say on behalf CT the government
of the United States-and Of the state. of
Minnesota, with Whose interests l have been
so long identifed-that no efforts, no enter
prises, no movements looking towards the de-
velcpment of northwest British America can
be regarded by the American people except
with the deepest interest. He also said that
three-fo urths of the area of this continent in
which wheat would be the leading and perma-
nent staple of agriculture was north Of the
boundary line between the United States ana
Canada. There the future bread supply of
America and of the old world, too would be
raised. The beef raised in the north would
be found superior to any raised in Texas and
the adjoining states In support Of these
statements he quoted the climatic law, that
the perfection in quantity and quality in
plants and animals is found near the most
northern limit Of their successful growth.
Appeared Extravngnnt.
At the time it was made the consul's
statement appeared to many to be most
extravagant. But he was we'll able with
fluent speech and ready pen to give the
reasons Tor MS Dellel anu successfully
defend himself against all criticism. The
present natural conditions of North
America were established ages before man
mapped out the earth and drew his lines
OF latitude and longitude. Neither soil
nor climate is affected by these lines.
Even the great international boundary
| cannot alter the physical characters of
the countries it divides politically. In
nature the forty ninth parallel does not
exist. 1t does not prevent the fertile
soil Of Minnesota and Dakota extending in
an unbrcken, ever widening zone of in
creasing fecundity, for 1900 miles in a
northwesterly direction. Neither has it
prevented the simultaneous appearance
of buds and birds in spring at Mime
apolis on the Mississippi and at Dunvigan
on the Peace river. The thermometer also
| refuses to be Influenced by the forty ninth
parallel of north latitude.
| With such arguments as these his
critics were silenced. The desire of his
-! life had been the political union of the
! United States with the British terri
tories Failing that union he favored the
Emost friendly feeling between the neigh
| boring countries. He was an am bassador
of peace as we'll as an apostle of progress.
Dufserin's Prophecy.
Lord Dufferin's famous prophecy re-
! garding the future of the Canadian west
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concerns operating in the Canadian
Northwest cannot always obtain sufficient
barley Forty-fve cents a bushel Is
readily paid at any time for mailing barr
ley.
The other leading products of the terri
tories, the "4-year old-steer'' and the I'M
equalled mutton, are much sought after.
Scores Of buyers are securing the country
in quest of Juicy meats, which are always
bought on the hoof at. the home of the
rancher or farmer. The more inferior
animals are shipped to the mining camps
of the west, which affords a ready market
for all classes of beef, pork and mutton.
while the tops are consigned to the
British market.
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MARKETS ARE GOOD
Western Canadian Farmer Ca,
Ship East or West.
HIGH TARIFF DUTIES HELP HIM
Great Britain Has Developed
Taste for Canadian Beef
and Mutton.

With the immense mining districts to
the west and the city of Winnipeg and
other centers to the east the products Of
western Canada find ready markets. Her
wheat and other grains find their way to
the worlds markets through Port Arthur
and Fort William and thence down thu.
Great Lakes to the sea, as we'll as by all
rail to the seaboard during the period Of
closed navigation The Canadian pro-
ducer's interests are we'll guarded against
competition from tho American side by
high customs duties.
1t is a well-known fact that mining
communities furnish the best possible
markets for all classes of goods AS a
rule, those engaged in mining are highly
paid and the very nature Of the industry
renders the employees connected there
with quite dependent upon the outside
world for every necessity Of life. min
ing population is generous consumer
and good paymaster.
"A Good Market.
Down in the southwestern corner of the
vast Dominion Of Canada lie the gold
fields of Alberta. Assiniboia and saskat-
cheWan to the east of the Rocky Noun
tains. British Columbia is the mineral
treasure house of the Dominion. and the
Canadian Northwest Territories are the
pasture and granary at its doors. The
wondrous wealth of the Kootenay has
within the last two years attracted world
wide attention, while the former fame Of
the golden Cariboo is being rapidly re-
vived owing to the introduction of i'm
proved mining methods. The mining de-
velopment, population and consequent de-
mand for agricultural products such as
meat, poultry, butter, oats. hay and veg
etables are increasing by leaps and
bounds, affordiDg for the produce of the
territories home market in the mining
districts within a reasonably short rail-
way haul of farm and ranch.
Kfgh Duties.
These regions are forced to import most
of their supply of agricultural produce
from the state Of Washington, lying i'm
mediately to the south, notwithstanding
the high tariff duties levied against farm
products coming into Canada. On hay
the duty is 50 per ton; wheat, lie per
bushel; potatoes, 15c per bushel; eggs. &c
per dozen: -four, Coo per harrel; cheese,
&c per pound; fresh meats, &c per pound ;.
mutton and lamb, So per cent; buckwheat
meal and -four. 20 yer cent: beans. 15c
per bushel; oats, 10c per bushel; barley,
SO cer cent on market value; apples, 36c
per barrel; cabbage, % per cent; grain,
~ per cent. outer, &C per TO- pork, &c
per pound: poultry and game, 20 per cent;
oatmeal, 20 per cent: cornmeal, rs per
cent, bran.s 20 per cent.
The Canadian Pacific Railway company,
recognizing the interdenendence of the
mining company for supplies and the
farming country for western market,
have so reduced their freight rates (prac-
tical1y so per cent? on produce from ter
ritorial points to British Columbia as to
render the business of farming in the ter
ritoriesz more prosperous and profitable
than ever it was in the past.
The extensive breWeries and mailing
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ness Of the tract is furnished by the re-
port from the Indian Head experimental
farm, 30 miles away. The country
around Indian Head is very similar to
is being in favor of the Milestone tract,
the soil of which is deeper and heavier.
Many of the Indian Head people are mi
grating to the Milestone tract, now that
railway facilities are established.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-15

Unorganized territories. ........ 25.56
The unit Of representation in the Cana
dian house of commons is 25,367. This
gives Manitoba ten members and the ter
ritories Ska gain of three for the for
mer and two for the latter. Political
power in Canada is slowly passing to the
west with the increase of population In
that region, while the eastern provinces
remain nearly stationary. On the ba-
sis of the new census, Ontario loses seven
members, New Brunswick one, Nova SEQ
tia two and Prince Edwards Island one
Although Quebec gained considerably in
population, it's membership remains sta
tionary, the basis being determined for
the whole dominion by the ratio of the
fixed Quebec mem bership of sixty to tho
total population of that province. Rela-
lively of course, Quebec gains when the
representation if its neighboring provinces
declines
The shifting of political power and the
population basis on which it rests Is very
significant 1t indicates that the future
of Canada is to be determined by
its west. The growth of Manitoba and the
territories, small as was the whole gain
OF Canada during the last decade, CONS
pares favorably with the growth of such
American states as Montana, North Da!-
kota and Idaho: and the growth Of the Ca
madam territories compares favorably with
that of any American territory except
Oklahoma. The population of Manitoba is
now about that of North Dakota.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-15
c. P. R. LAND SALES

Land sales, 1900, 431,9S6 acres, for
$1377,115.
Land Sales, 1901, s3o,922 acres, for
$2,643,0T3.
The sales for the first three months of
1902 are more than three times as large
as those for the same period Of 1901. S.
The sales Of other large land owning
companies are in proportion.
The complete returns of the homestead
entries for Dominion lands are not
available to date. The homesteads entered
for in 1900 were 1902, and those in 1901
increased to 1901. "
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ON ITS RECORD
Thnt Is Where Western Canada
Standse

G. A. Muttlebury, Winnipeg The
records of the last twenty-five years.
crops show them to have been larger
than in any other new country. Our
land is now beginning to be appreciated.
and the extremely low price will attract
a large number of experienced farmers.
In fact, even at this early season the in
coming trains are overcrowdedA and de-
.layed by the large traffic. It seems to me
quire good land at low prices and in the
immediate vicinity OF railways. The rail-
way facilities OF Manitoba are excellent.
One of our immigration officials informs
me it is expected 100000 people will AZ
rive this year. Is
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-15

opportunity to choose at leisure the most
advantageous location. The summer and
autumn months are the best for moving
about the country in search of land-or,
as it is commonly called, "land hunting"
for g suitable spot on which to settle.
Having selected it, he may proceed to
erect his house and make preparations
for living over the winter and,if he means
to do this, he may make his start with
great advantage in the spring from being
on the spot.
What TO Take.
Many of the household necessaries
which the emigrant possesses be might do
we'll to take, and they may prove very
useful; but still it is advisable to con-
slider well the weight and bulk and how
far it is worth while. Articles of house
hold furniture, crockery, stoves or heavy
articles Of hardware, should be left be-
hind or sold, except in some circumstances
for special reasons which the colonist
will consider. It must be borne in mind
that such articles are very liable to break
age, especially on long railway journeys
to the west.
Mechanics and artisans may, of course,
bring their tools; but they must remem-
Der that there is no difficulty in buying
any ordinary tools in Canada at reason
able prices, and that it is better to have
the means of purchasing What they want
after reaching their destination than to
be hampered with a heavy lot of luggage
on their journey, causing them trouble
and expense
In the case of settlers from the United
States they can secure a car at very low
rates, or a car can be hired by one or
more settlers, in which case it is better
to take along your stock, If you own
them; but do not buy, as stock of all kinds
can be had at reasonable prices, and they
can be purchased on arrival Machinery
unsuited to farming in western Canada
should not be brought but the settler
should first of all bring his bedding and
clothing.
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POPULATION FIGURES
Gains of Western Can.
ada.

The population of Canada as ascertained
by the census of 1901 was announced by
Census Commissioner Blue on Jan. Is last.
The total population is set down at $685.
666, as against 4S33,239 by the census Of
1891. The returns for the various prov
inces, territories and districts are as fol-
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Late U. S. Consul at Winnipeg.
first called to ''the sleeping empire be-
yond' in 1850, while engagedin consulting
original authorities for a history of Ohio.
He anticipated in 1855 all his subsequent
utterances on the subject in an open
letter to w. R. Marshall OF ST. Paul When
in 1886 he became a citizen of st. Paul,
his duties as secretary of the Minnesota
& Pacific railroad tnow the Great North
ern) led him to further study and writing
on the subject. In 1859 he was sent to
visit the Red River settlement by the
government of Minnesota and his report
was widely circulated. Largely through
his representations the business men of
St. Paul established a fourth stage
line and the first steamboat running down
the Red zriver-the forerunrer of q great
feet which preceded railway commrnica-
ton. In a consular report made in 1879,
Mr.. Taylor said
Former Impressions Confirmed
All recent information confirms my. former
Impressions that an area as large as four
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ALL KINDS OF GRAIN AND
FEED YIELD ENORMOUSLY

Milestone OF
competition between American and Canadian
therefore good prices for his all Milestone
lis tyhoursd distant romM MINNEAPOLIS
Lands the Milestone acre
valuable ntncay the lands at Indian Head 80 miles away
they settled.
Canada West large and there
do
find that the finest locations with the
be
Milestone and
den and he will show
write
Milestone &
100 of Land the Milestone 100
capable producing 40
There head
the Milestone deep black oam reaching
and resting upon clay subson ].
Water found DEPTH
been
being beautifully clear
All kinds of and feed yield There
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Jesse Bratt ......
Jno.F. Sutton
G.. w. McGillivray
E. c. Jones. :.
The colored American., 1902-04-05
a RACE MAGAZINE.
ALLEGHENY, Pa.

Do you realize that there is published in Boston.
Mass, high grade illustrated magazine, devoted
exclusively the interests OF the Negro race, and
which is edited. published and controlled By mem
bers of the race If you would like te a sam
pie copy OF this magazine same will be sent yea
receipt of cents in stamps or one year for 81 5o
Address, THE COLORED AMERICAN hACA
The colored American., 1902-04-05
City Paragraphs.
y S&%%%&&&&&Hs 1888

All the Episcopal churches elected
officers Monday evening.
Manager Tom LOTUS has arrived.
and the baseball fans are happy.
Ohio politicians are out of town this
week attending home primaries.
Mr. Beverly Arnett has returned to
his duties in the Treasury Department.
Census Office ranks have been m sde
thinner by the elimination of Mr.. M
". Corbett.
A j)int concert by Second Baptist
Lyceum, People's Literary and Shiloh
Lyceum is talked OF.
Mr. Samuel K. Lscy is making 8
successful presiding officer at the Sec
ond Baptist Lyceum.
Miss Rosalie Scott of New York,
spent few days in the city. She went
TO Philadelphia for Easter.
Hon II. P. Cheatham was in the
city last week on business, and paid
our sanctum pleasant visit.
The Pen and Pencil Club met Thurs
day evening at the residence of Mr.. 8
e. Lacy 1882 10 h street, northwest.
'An Evening with the 8. Colerldge
Taylor" will be Bsthel Literary's piece
de resistance for next Tuesday even
ing.
st. Augustine's (Catholic) church
held grand Easter sociable Monday
evening at Carroli Hall, S22 q street,
northwest. for the new organ fund.
Mr.. James o. Lucas of the Junior
class OF Howard University Law De-
partment, was elected president of the
class during his absence Saturday even
lug of last week.
Miss DeIllah Ross Of Second street
southwest, lie very capably performing
the duties OF secretary to Mr.. Henry e.
Baker, OF the Industrial Building and
Loan Association.
A new organization has been formed
at the Lincoln Temple church for men
only. Is object is social, intellectua
and religious culture. Mr.. Joseph 81
Lucas is president,
Bishop 81. Y. Sattlerlee confirmed ;
large class Wednesday evening of last
week at St Luke's In the presence of q
great audience. Twenty-six received
the sacred blessing.
Miss Viola Henard, daughter of MI.
and Mrs. w, T. Menard, of 333 Spruce
street, LIE Droit Park. enter aimed a few
OF her little friends Tnursday of last
week, the occasion being her tenth |
birthday.
A hne Easter program was presented
last Sunday by an augmented choir at
st AuPustine's church. Mime. 7. Es.
puta Daily, director; Miss Mary MsIIaIv
orgsnist; Mr.. Bernar0tn Smith, librar-
ian and violinist.
Pressure of outside correspondence
special matter seriously crippled our
local service last week. We trust our
patrons Will bear with US, and refrain
from any feeling that we are unmind.
'ul of their interests. Send in vour
news.
Miss Maud Buchanan, of New York.
has been spending few days in the
ity, visiting Misses Mallie Lyvers and
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-03
The Asparagus Bed.

We believe in moving the asparagus
bed In the fall and burning it over to
destroy the beetles, eggs and rust that
may he there. Others who have grown
mech more Of it than we have prefer
to have the old stalks remain until
spring, as helping to hold the snow on
the bed. But in either case we would
cut out and carry away all The seed
bearing plants before the seed begun
to fall. The little seedlings in the old
bed are no better than as many weeds.
If seedlings are wanted to set a new
bed, cut the stalks when the seed Is
nearly ripe, and hang them up TO ripen
and sow the seed in a new bed from
which it may be transplanted at year
old. We like good yearling plants bet
ter than two year-olds.-New England
Farmer.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-03
Brieb,-s Disease Cured.

Sullivan, ILL.,, March 31.-Mrs. Kitty
II. Seaney was very Ill for months ana
Notwithstanding the best possible med
ical attendance she got no better. The
doctors said she had Bright's Disease,
and gave her little or no hope of ever
being well again.
She suffered great pain in her back,
which nothing seemed able to relieve.
till at last encouraged by the reputa-
tion Dodd's Kidney Pills have attained
In the community as cure for Kidney
Diseases, she began to use them.
The result was surprise both to
Mrs. Seaney AM the physicians. for
soon after the treatment was COM
menced her kidneys threw off large
quantities of dark diseased matter and
she improved rapidly. She used in all
ten boxes, and has completely recov-
cred good health without pain or symp-
toms of the Bright's Disease.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-04-03

The illustrated device is riding at
tachment for plow, which CORE
spondent of the Iowa Homestead says
he devised a number of years ago.
Fig. shows the attachment attached
to walking plow and shows how 1t
Is attached. Fig. ? shows the attach
ment detached from the plow, and II
1t is to be used for harrow or other
implement where there is no furrow a
larger wheel is substituted for the
small wheel, which would make 1t run
in leaning position. This wheel is at.
tached by set screw and can be re-