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1870. 10 SalneI anu CvaIuIc SUCH
~stupendous figures not only with ac-
curacy, but so swiftly that the record
Of population in 1900 appeared as
quickly as did the little report Of the
first census, was a task Of the first
magnitude. 1t was indeed an evolu-
ton.
Such is the modern census. 1t is a
decennial snap shot Of the nation for
the benefit Of all time. Patrick Henry
declared that there was but one lamp
By which his feet were guided-experi-
ence. But sc important has the study
Of facts become that statistics present.
ing the facts analysed and classified
are the lamp which guides the states.
man and the student Of today.-W. R,
Merriam in Century.
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he MUSICAL RECITAL
of Four Young Ladies' Finish
Dakota University Musical
Department.

kpel hall Of Dakota University
with the delightful strains of
music Tuesday evening. 1t
Ehe annual graduating exercises
e musical department Of the in
Etion. and four young ladies,
rs Lila Ewart, Marjorie Ruth,
Conner and Irma Walker,
be the recipients Of diplomas
that branch. There is no more
liar part OF the commencement
of the University than the an
musical recital, and has been
Ease in the past. Seats in the
we're at a premium. The
Twas literally packed by those
Nous of listening to the perform
/ of these four cultured young
rs on the piano We are led to
Eve that the popularity Of these
is such that the opera house
d be utilized to an advantage for
particular occasion, and we hope
4; next year this feature can be
En- there.
Ehe opening number brought the
Il graduates to the stage at once.
WAS a selection for two pianos,
htled Ardante und Variations,
| As. by Schumann, arranged by
hmann. The selection was a
one that required a great
Of practice to bring about
Of playing. While the
was all that could be de-
I'd on the part of the performers
!. oneness Of the performance was
, most remarkable feature. 1t
5 rich in its harmonious effects
was but an introductory Of what
5 to follow.
Kisses Lathrop and Tillotson and
+. Tanner sang Ye Fields of Light,
a manner that elected very hearty
)lause. and their voices harmon
d with splendid effect.
Hiss Lila Ewart played her first
o with a grace and skill that de-
ted the artist spirit. The selec-
n was "Concertstuck in f
nor" op. 10, by Weber. Miss
7art presented the number in a
inner that elected merited ap-
Her execution was rhythmic.
d with Eer soul in her work she
ought out the musical features as
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-19
THE DIRECTORATE IN SESSION
Members of the Board OF Directors
OF University Meet to Con-
slider Business.

Tuesday the first session of the
board of directors of the University
met IN this city to consider some
business matters in connection with
the institution. 1nasmuch as all the
members were here during the educa-
tional meeting Of the Methodist
church a month ago there are not so
many present now. The following
were here from outside towns: Rev.
j. e. Jenkins, presidi ng elder of
Sioux Falls, Rev. W. Fl. Jordan, of
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Rulers.

Emperor William has been taken to
task for asserting in a recent after din
ner speech that he is "one Of the youn-
gest sovereigns of Europe" In fact,
the German emperor stands about mid
way between the venerable King Chris
tian and the boyish king Of Spain. The
rulers of Bulgaria, Portugal, Russia,
Italy, Servia, Holland and Spain are
all younger than Emperor William.
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chains from cranes and pick up the
plates by simple contact and without
the loss of time consequent to the ad-
justment of chain and hooks in the
older method. 1t Is also found that the
metaa plates can be lifted by the mag
nets while still sc hot that it would be
impossible for the men to handle them.
A magnet weighing 300 pounds will
lift a. tons
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-19
Drew the Line There

Drew the Line There.
gwen de presidents boy wuz sick
dey took his boss up ter his room ter
see him." ..
"Mebbe SO; but Wen I fall sick fer
de Lawd sake don't bring de mule upg'
Atlanta Constitution.
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Hot Place.

"What did they put on the deceased's
tombstone?"
'The phrase, Peace be to his ashes.'"
"Ashes! Don't you think they could
have chosen a less suggestive phrase of
the next world? baltimore Herald.
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Asks No More.

Toni can't help asking my iancee
occasionally why she loves me.
Dick-Me, too; mine always gives me
a very satisfactory answer.
Tom-That so? What does she say?
Observation-Disclosures Public
Ledger.
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Magnets as weight Lifter..

The lifting Of massive iron and steel
plates, weighing four, six and twelve
tons, by magnetism Is now done every
workday In a number Of large steel
works. The magnets are suapended by
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-19
A Nuisance.

A Nuisance.
II hope you enjoyed the musicale
last night, Miss Brown" .g.
II liked the music professor, but Mr..
Smith, who sat next to me, would per-
sist in telling me what it all MEANT
New York Journal,
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Not Wholly satisfactory.

Hippo-That animal dealer, Booney,
told me these roadsters were strong
enough, and they seem to be, but, my.
they're awful slow!-Claveland Plain
Dealer.
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as its action is absolutely Irresistible
It is not confined to the earth. but it
is 10 be found in all The other worlds
that act and react upon each other as
if they were great magnets of immense
power
y come now. gentlemen, 10 the re-
suit of this somewhat dry statement,
Necessary though Ii was in order to elp-
cidate my idea Not only do we know
the nature of the force that retains the
moon, preventing her from following her
own Impulse and flying off into space.
but we also have it in our power 20 in
crease this force by taking an electro
magnet of any intensity We like. Is not
this clear from what 7 have said? IN or
der to bring the moon within our grasp,
and diminish the distance between Us,
we have only to increase, by artificial
means, the power Of the earthly mag
net"
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Mile. Kersiani''-''My daughter"
simultaneously cried Norbert and the
consul
'Oh, a thousand thanks. monsieur"
exclaimed Gertrude. quite delighted.
You Sould not have proposed anything
that would please me better. II my
father will only say Yes ] will show
you trat a woman can travel in the
desert without being in snyone's way
Oh, papa, do consent. You know that for
long while have been dying to see
this famous Mogaddem.
Very we'll, very well. smflBgly an
swered aer father, who had no wish to
refuse his daughter the promised pleas
ure and was only fearful OF intruding
But are you quite sure that we shall not
be in the way, NJ. Maunty?"
"oh, 10: Has not Sir BuceDhaIus told
you, that II you came the journey viii be
turned into a pleasure party
1T is very kind Of you 10 make me so
welcome. It is settled then? For a long
while past my brother-ln Law, DR.. Bret
has been urging US to make this strange
excursion with him He shall Join us, If
you are willing; ] 60 not doubt but that
ne will be ready.
The baronet and Norbert bowed their
assent. As to the three directors. no one
noticed their presence or seemed to con
slider them as forming part of the expedi-
tt7n. But the one whom Norbert had
called Costerus Wagner. and who from
his large. Tapping hat and long. yellow
hair might very we'll pose as scientist
at large, suddenly said:
DO you think It necessary for vogeI,
Gryphins and myself to go on this
Journey"
BY no means" answered Norbert
significantly; and If you prefer to re-
main here and superintend the landing
of the material"
The landing is the captains affair. So
Interrupted Peter Gryphins. in a sullen
tone And the articles are very pre-
else, / don't think we ought to leave
you"
The articles having been drawn at
my suggestion. there is no need TO quote
them 10 me" replied Norbert
Il think our best plan is to intrust
Mabrouki with all the preparations, "
continued Norbert TO the consul: and
II it Is agreeable t. you we might start
tomorrow
Tomorrow night" replied NJ Ker-
saiu; for, as you doubtless know. one
can travel only at night and morning in
this climate Shall We meet at O'Clock
al the consulate2"
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Immediately carried. Three professional
fnanciers completed the list Of the-com-
mittee. After this, the meeting broke
up, leaving full powers to the board for
the regulation of all matters Of detail
Thus did the scheme. so audaciously
conceived by Costerus Wegner for the
purpose OF quilting the stockholders, be
come a scientific enterprise under the
control Of man Of honor.
After serious deliberation. Norbert
Mauny fixed upon the Soudan as the
basis Of action. He had learned from
the account given by a friend who had
resentlv returned from an expedition 20
East Africa. that the necessary geoIog-
zeal conditions were 10 be found in he
Ravouda Desert. and more especially on
the tabIeIand Of Tehbai, west of Berber
and north of Khartoum. It was not very
easv Of access. but as far as suakim the
sea would be available for the transport
Of material The land could be had for
nothing. and labor was cheap
There was one serious drawback IN
the soudan-the scarcity of fuel Nor
bert resolved TO obviate this by utiIiz-
ing the heat of the sun to work his ma
chimes.
Five months were passed in the choice
and purchase Of material in London
Paris and New York. Six more weeks
snenr III the voyage through the Straits
Of Gibraltar. suez Canal, and the Red
Sea and seven months after the forma-
tion of the company the expedition
reached suakim in the ship Dover Castle
II did not take Norbert Mauny LONG
10 form his judgment concerning the
three. whom. in a fit OF Ultra generosity
he had associated with himself in the di-
rectorate. He knew nothing Of their
history. but he saw clearly that not
only were they ignorant and idle. bu1
that they also evinced an open hostility
TO all the measures he. as manager. saw
e to initiate
But some such distasteful accompani-
uent was. he well knew. only 10 be ex-
pected in any great undertaking.
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No On the contrary. have you con-
sIdered the distance? Would that We
had five hundred eamels at that price.
instead of twenty-five. Engage them a.
once, but be careful not TO let them
see that we have much need OF them"
Very we'll" said the other; I viii
manage it.
a strange associate. truly, for sion-
sieur Mauny aud that correct young
Englisman." observed the consul
But. the pleasure Of a trip on the sea
soon enaced the disagreeabIe image Of
Ignaz vogel Six sturdy sailors, pull
ing well together, brought them in 1wo
minutes TO the gangway Of the Dover
Castle. whose captain awaited them with
a courteous greeting
They duly admired tn cleanliness, dis
cipline and good order that reigned every
where. and asked. as usual. thousand
explanations, that were all forgotten the
next minute At length, when every
thing had been Iauded to the skies, came
the collation., which the two young men
had ordered to be laid aft out under
an awning.
In the midst of the hilarity Ignsz
VogeI made his appearance. escorted by
the two individuals they had seen with
him on the quay. Norbert at once in
troduced them as:
Mr.. Peter Gryphins, Mr.. Costerus
wagner-directors Of the expedition"
The three newcomers seated them
selves at table without any ceremony.
More directors" thought Gertrude.
They look rather like servants out for
holiday"
Have you succeeded. in settling your
business without being outrageously
cheated by those cunning rascaIs?" ask
ed the consul
No" replied Peter Gryphins, who
might have come straight from a stable,
judging from his scanty waistcoat and
gathered legs. We have got hold of
thirty-nve cameIs. instead OF the atty
that were promised us"
These Arabs make a boast OF fooling
US" added ignaz TogeI. I am very
doubtful whether we shall get what We
want"
DO you want such an enormous num-
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I need hardly point out the singular
bad taste of such an expression" said
the Young president. with great dignity.
We formed ourselves into company
for the conquest of the moon, but it is
evident that we never renowned our
right to confde its management to the
man most competent to do its work. I
believe that in putting the first article
to the vote, modified as above. I speak
as the mouthpiece of all. The vote will
show if I am making d mistake. Let
those hold up their hands who approve
NJ Norbert Mauny as manager"
Every arm was uplifted with the eX-
ception of two or three
'rOn the contrary" said the president
Three hands went up-those OF Wag-
uer, Gryphins, and Vogel.
M Norbert Mauny is our manager 20
continued Lord Randolph He desires
to address you again"
In thanking you, gentlemen" said
Norbert. FOR the honor that YOU have
done me, allow me to remind you Of the
condition that I attached to its accep-
lance This was the reputation on my
part of the financial responsibility: all
the expenses Of the enterprise to be reg
uIated according to my views, by a com
mittee of control. The funds will remain
where they are, in the bank, All pay
ments will be made by check, bearing
along with my signature those also Of the
members of the committee Subject TO
these conditions. which do not suppose
any one here will controvert. take the
liberty Of proposing, as an act Of justice,
that the three promoters of the company
should form part of the committee"
The delicate thoughtfuIness that
prompted this proposition seemed to
strike the shareholders. who assented TO
IT, though without enthusiasm. By q
slender majority Of four OF five votes,
Costerus Wagner, Peter Gryphins, and
Ignaz VogeI we're elected members Of
the administrative council.
The president then proposed 10 as
sociate with them his friend, Sir Buce-
! pbalus Coghill, who would. he said. be
an excellent element. as he did not be-
Iieve in the undertaking. This proposl-
ton was hailed with great approval AMI
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sain, the French Consul al Suaklm. It
was addressed to his daughter, Gertrude
over the breakfast table. the morning
after their young countryman had made
their acquaintance.
In a word answered Gertrude. with
a slightly embarrassed laugh. he has
made quite a conquest of you. dear
father, and perhaps" she continued,
with touch of malice. he will be more
pleased than surprised when he knows
It.
That is the way with all you girls. "
said the consul. They are always ready
to pick out the faults in their sincerest
admirers. For I could see that he was
smitten with you But. of course be
continued, good humoredly pretending
to take her at her word, IF you do not
like him. II is as we'll that I should
know it at once. He has just sent me a
line inviting US both TO 60 over the
Dover Castle this evening. but I can
go alone and make excuse for you"
AN excuse for not going over the
Dover Castle? You are laughing at me.
dear papa. she answered quickly. WHY.
I want an excuse TO see it. am most
grateful to NJ. Mauny for inviting ne.
meant TO give him a hint last night
at dinner. when I spoke about the taper
ing masts that have been three days'
wonder to the world OF suakim: out I
feared he would never descend from the
transcendentaI heights of astronomy to
notice such an Insignificant person as
myself"
You are mistaken. you see Vel,
then It is settled. Be ready to 20 at
sunset, after o'clock, and a boat snail
be waiting at the quay"
So saying, the consul buried his mead
in the newspapers. which he generally
read during breakfast Gertrude left the
room a few minutes afterward to make
preparations. chatting the while with her
little Arab maid. Fatima. She was wait
ing for her father, gloves buttoned, a.
least an hour before he came to fetch
her
Suakim is by no means a large town.
and in three minutes the father and
daughter reached the quay They saw
Norbert at once. He seemed TO be wait
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ing for them. and walked forward to
meet the two expected guests. A stranger
was with him.
We scarcely dared to hope that Made
moiseIle Kersain would do us the favor
of accompanying you" he said, taking
both the hands held out to him. Let me
introduce you to my friend. Sir Bucepha-
lus CoghiH; ne is member Of our expe-
dftion. and. with myself. will have much
pleasure in doing the honors OF the Dover
Castle.
Sir RucephalUs Cogbill baTonet. was a
tall, slender. elegant young man OF TWEEN
ty-six years Of age. His clear complex
ion bore evidence Of his natl, naIity. but
he appeared fitted rather for the hunting
field than for q scientific expedition He
had, however, been a great traveller, and
he was soon engaged in lively conversa-
ton with the consul and his daughter
Norbert, however. was quite taken up
with what was passing a few PAGES off in
group Of several Arabs and three Eu-
ropeans. where an old negro, habited in
white linen, vas acting as interpreter to
the rest.
1T is Mabrould. You have got hold Of
him already" said the consul, observing
the direction in which the Young aetrono-
mer was looking,
Yes. he is trying to negotiate with
some camel drivers. but he does not
seem to be making much Roadway with
them"
only in the East. indeed. would it be
possible TO hear such a medley OF cries
and groaus as proceeded from the afoTe-
said group, conspicuous among whom
was d bearded. hook -nOsed turbaned fell
| low. who vowed he could not accept q
cent less, swearing by the head OF his
father he would be reduced to die OF
| hunger But all this eloquence had
little effect on the Europeans. one Of
HON left the group. and coming up &c
( Norbert, said abruptly
The dogs ask ten piastTes "a camel
and won't take less"
Allow me to Introduce you TO Mr.
( Ignaz VogeI one Of the directors Of our
/ expedition. said Norbert
The director was not very presentablt
squirting. understood. bedizened witt
rings and trInkets, his miserable little
! body clothed in a wide checked suit
| Permit me- 10 leave you for a min
ute on matter Of Importance saiC
! Norbert to mis- guests.
I They bowed assent
/ Ten piastres?" he resumed. in al
aside to Vngel. And how many
! camels2'
Twenty at ten piastres 4 mead
II think Il exorbitanL"
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Der Of men and beasts" asked the con-
sui
We want at least eight hundred
camels." replied Norbert. and q pro-
PortiOnate number Of guides We have
to disembark all our material and con-
vey it to the tableIand Of TehbaH It
is no easy matter, I know. But the
thing can be done If the people do not
raise iDsurmouRtable obstacles"
Why did you not tell me sooner O..
your difficulties" asked the consul I
could have saved you many useless com
ings and goings. You must know that
there is nothing to be done throughout
the Suakim territory unless you treat
directly with the real lord Of the land. q"
And who is he?" asked Norbert.
He is local saint, Sidf- Ben-Kamsa.
Mogaddem of Rhadameh, and head Of,
the powerful tribe of the Cherofag. Not
only will no camels be fortbcomina
without his permission. but If you had
had the fmprudence to bring any from
Egypt or Syria you would assuredIy have
been attacked md robbed in the desert q"
Are you speaking Seriously ex-
claimed the young astronomer
Most seriously, You must fndubita-
bly, win over this high parsonage to your
enterprise or give it up
And how can I manage TO gain The
protection Of this powerful Mogaddem ."
said Norbert
Have you forgotten that golden key
will open many DOORS"
How Would the saint be amenable
to mercenary considerations.
Between ourselves, believe he
knows no other, -Ben-Kamsa is one
Of the most singular phenomena Of this
country. Il is to him that recourse must
be had for everything and on every &C
casion. He gives audiences every morn
ing at sunrise like the commander OF
the faithful in the arabian Nights His
receptions are much sought after, and it
would be inconventent TO go there
empty handed"
NO matter" rejoined Norbert We
are prepared to go with full hands. Is
it far from here?"
About two davs' or rather tvo
nights march"
We had better go and visit him to
morrow. What say you. Coghiuo'-
y say that the excursion would be a
real pleasure party if Il and Nile Ker-
sain will come. too. answered the bar
one-,
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The Scene of Operations.
Extract From Chapfez W.

beaHo No Eaunfx basis
nyu eettou E tina
Hton tt be found in BdaDe n more Of west 81 Bel
Der ndnuthof Kauoum H very y a ~ oudb AVAILABLE for
tusp o o.
Therw aoe serious db n S o solved bat tis Shy tIz-
in lea If u is
Fn monhsw w pa n h an puh Of mater i Paris and New YUk Six weks
evoye Sea an
tn formation o. comp K reach akin n h D
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CHAPTER VIII.
The Mogaddem and His Dwarf

The expedition consisted only OF he
consul. his daughter. DIT. Bret .he
baronet and Norbert. They were all on
horseback as also were the attendants.
Gertrude had donned a long robe OF
white linen. and wore on her head l
canvas helmet and blue veil that be
came her admirably.
Her little servant Fatma was in
Arab costume. They headed the caval-
cade. escorted by the four cavaliers. and
were alternately led or followed by Ma
brouki
The rear guard was highly picturesque
It consisted of seven camels laden with
provisions. water and camping neces-
saries Five Arab drivers. perched or
camel back between the water skins and
the bales. gave a glimpse OF bronze faces
among the snowy draperies- Then came
two individuals OF different aspect-Hy-
rel Smith. the valet OF Sir Bucephaius
CoghiIl phiIosophicalIy enduring the
hard. jerky trot OF his camel: AMI a
great dark-skinned fellow. in gray line
with an Algerian cap on his head, WI ;
was none other than Virgil. Norbert $
soldier-seTvant
We call him a soldier servant he
cause he so termed himself whenever
he was questioned on the point; and
also because. until now. he had only
served under French officers. Norbert 5
brother. a captain in the African army.
had secured for him the services Of
Virgil, who would. as he knew. prove &
most valuable help and companion
The good fellow made no preten-
sions to the dignity OF valet. cook. coach
man. or groom Although a stranger
to the most elementary principles OF "ti-
ouette. and even TO the usages of civil
lfzed life. he was an Invaluable jack
of-aIl-trades.
After a couple OF days. or rather
nights Journey. Mabrouk pointed one
morning to a white specE on the sum
nit of hill at the horizon, and said:
There is Rhadameh.'
In less than half an hour the little
caravan reached the foot of the bill
The horses and cameIs went lightly up
the stony road. and soon came to 4
waste piece Of ground. bou4ded OF the
east by the walls Of the Zaoula. Iris
is the name given in Mohammedau coun-
tries 10 the converts or stations that
serve as residences for the eccIes;asti-
cal dignitaTies-
The travellers dismounted amid an
ever-increasing crowd Of pilgrims OF
every condition. color. and age. who had
come TO consult the famous Mogsddem
who received the homage OF the faithful
in !eTKe paved han. opening outward
/ BY two double doors The entrance was
/ free TO all the world and our friends
/ passed in with the others.
Their first impression was one OF
/ physical pleasure. in exchanging tOr-ic
( heat and binding sunshine for the &C.
/ Hcious cooIness OF a vast vaulted nave
/ that was lighted from above by windows
/ Of stained glass,
The holy man was seated cross-IesgeC
/ in the middle of q wonderful square car
/ pet. whose brilliant coloFs were the only
relies 10 the dead Wilderness of the bar.
walls. He wore a wide cotton shirt. and
white turban tightly wound rouns
/ his head. He sat motionIess with down.
/ east eyes, as II in deep meditation HI,
/ learness was extraordinary
| Although, 10 all appearance, scarcely
more than forty years of age. his Goa