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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
PRICELESS MANUSCRIPTS.
How They Are Preserved and Care,
For at Washington.

How They Are Preserved and Cared
For at Washington.
On the second floor of the copSres-
sional library, reached through a great
hail filed with exhibits, the visitor
finds a lofty pavilion, fifty feet square,
with desks, catalogues, and other spe-
cial equipment for the consultation OF
manuscripts. says the Youths Compan-
ion. This Is the administrative head
quarters Of the manuscripts division.
In a room of equal area above 1t six
repairers are continuously at work
cleansing, mending and piecing out doc
uments that require this and re-enforc-
ing with a mask Of transparent silk
gauze the most valuasle Of them.
To the rear Of the main pavilion
stretches the storage room-a hall more
than 200 feet long by nearly 40 in
width. It, is shelved with three tiers
Of metal cases, the lower of which is
inclosed in glass, tightly set, with
locked doors. In the alcoves opposite
the wide windows are large steel safes,
burglar proof, with combination locks.
There are twenty of these and others
may be added as needed.
In these cases and safes are now
housed the manuscript collections.
Among them are the volumes which
until recently transferred to the library
have formed a distinction Of the De
partment Of State, the papers of the
| Continental Congress-in more than
800 folio volnmes-the papers Of Wash
ivyfN,, y TafrorSnp lyndicnn Nfonron
among the Presidents of Hamilton,
Franklin and other statesmen. Conttn-
uing the presidential series are the
papers Of Andrew Jackson and Martin
Van Buren,, acquired by the library by
| gift, and OF Franklin Pierce, James 4.
Polk and Andrew johnson, acquired by
purchase. The papers of Salmon p.
Chase and a large collection OF papers
of Daniel Webster fit III usefully in
their appropriate epochs-
Back OF these in date and touching
| another side of our history are the pa
| pers-including the letter and log
books-of Commodore Preble and many
of Commodores Barry and Porter. Brill
liant earlier passages IN the achieve
ments OF our navy and the career of the
most picturesque of its heroes are in
the twelve volumes Of papers of John
Paul Jones.
The letter books and diary Of Robert
Morris as superintendent of finance
(17S1-S4), acquired three years ago,
I after generations of vicissitude, includ-
! ing the perils OF the junk shop, contain
coriaa ~ ovorv letter writfen hv him
and a minute OF every transaction and
Interview in his Office during the four
/ years OF his ~incumbency. They have
never until now been accessible to the
historian. without them the final his
tory Of the revolution cannot be writ
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21

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AEMANC1AL
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO.
Business generally exhibits no loss of
strength, although the period has ar
rived when a falling off in now de
mands is natural. That the volume of
production and distribution slxstains
an unprecedented aggregate Is affirmed
by continued gains in freight earnings
and by a total of bank exchanges this
week establishing n higher record than
any heretofore. Eastern demand for
accommodation is responsible for the
prevailing firm discount rate, hpt the
return Of currency from the atsrior
soon may make easier conditions in
money. 1t is noted that local offerings
of commercial paper have moderated,
indicating that financial requirements
are mainly provided for until the turn
of the year.
some heavy consumers find + more
difficult to obtain necessary supplies
and difficulties in transportation have
extended, making deliveries within a
reasonable time almost impossible.
Railroad efforts to relieve the conges-
ton are handicapped by the severe
weather in some sections, yet It ia seer
that new equipment is coming forward
more extensively and tends to make
the outlook less discouraging TO ship
pers.
Retail activity is much stimulated
by the presence of many visitors and
the demand for s%easonable and Christ
mas goods steadily expands. Whole
sale orders for spring lines compare IA
Vorably with those of this time last
year, and country advices testify to am
enhanced buying power and gratifying
Roadway in sales of winter nlefehan-
dise. Manufacturing operations meet
with no impediments, except such as
lrise from scarcity Of labor and ma
terials.
Failures reported IN the Chicago dis
trict number twenty-six, against TWEEN
ty-two last week and thirty-four aryear
ago.-Dun's Review of Trade.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
SPELLING IN THE MESSAGE.

President Roosevelt Used Only Six.
teen "Refornicd"' Words.
In his message to Congress, the first
since the adoption of the famous list OF
800 words which the Reformed Spelling
Committee adopted, President Roosevelt
used only sixteen with the new spelling,
They are as follows:
Turnout for throughout.
Program for programme.
Thru for through.
Tho for though.
Wisht for wished.
Unlookt for unlooked.
Thoroly for thoroughly.
Supprest for suppressed.
Past for passed.
DISGUST for discussed.
Exprest for expressed.
Attic for although.
Stopt for stopped.
Thoro for thorough.
Thorogoing for th~oroughgoing.
Demagog for ~demagogue.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
WORLD WANTS AMERICAN WOOD

Increase 33 Per Cent During
Nine Months of 1906.
"Practically the whole world is asking
for American wood and it's products"
saws the bureau of statistics of the De-
partment of Commerce and labor, in a
statement recently issued. The exports
Of this character have increased 80 per
cent during the nine months Of the pres
emit year over last year. During this
nine months the value of these experts
was 100000. This total is raised
to S61, 100000 by adding shipments from
American ports to contiguous territory.
Ten years ago the total value of exports
of this class was S32,000.O00. The bulk
of the exports is classed as boards. deals.
planks, joists and scantling, md the next
largest is furniture.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
= MeAv 81. ep.ng o., story

Among the railroad visitors in town
recently, Says the Cleveland Leader,
was s.. A. Mlller, general passenger
agent OF the Chicago, Milwaukee s. st.
phil railway He visited all of the
general Offices In town and at the Hcl-
lesy1en hotel tnld 4 stess, es enc IF the
sleepinE car porters who was recently
found asleep while on duty. This Ia
contrary to the rules of the st. Paul
roRd, and the negro man WINS in trou-
bic when found by the inspector on the
Pioneer Limited. He had his wits
about him, however, and in response to
the inspectors inquiry as to what he
wGS doing asleep. he said:
sIH tell you huw 1t vas boss.
haTc only been with the company n
SHORT time and before coming here |
was working on such and such q rail
road. The line was SO rongh that |
tco0ld not get any sleep. Since ! have
been working for the st. Paul the road
had been 80 smooth that / just could
nok keep awake"
Mr.. Miller says that while the negro
had violated the rules. he was permit
ted to keep his Job on account of his
seft.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
onApTER XX.-tcontinued.)

CHAPTER XX.-(Continued.)
We had no time to waste in abusing
the Colonel; the question was how to
outwis him. / unfolded my plan to the
S~ignorina, not at all Disgusting from her
the difficulties, and even dangers. attend
ant upon it. Whatever may have been
her mind before and after, she was at
this moment either so overcome with her
fear of the Colonel, or so carried away
by her feeling for me, that she made moth
ing of difficulties and laughed at dangers.
poir ing out that though failure would
be ignominious, it could not substantially
nggratate our present position.
"Ars you going to take any OF the
money away with you?" she asked.
Ne" said /, Il don't think so. II
would considerably increase the FISK II |
were seen hanging about the bank; You
know he's got spies all over the place.
Besides, what good would 1t do! l
couldn't stick to 1t, and I'm not inclined
to run any more risks merely to save the
banks pocket. The bank hasn't treated
me so well as all hat. / propose to rely
on your bounty till I've time TO turn
round. Now, shall come for you |
asked her when we had arranged the other
details.
Il THINK not. she Salu. 1 pelieNc tut
Colonel has one of my servants IN ms
pay. l can slip out by myself, but |
couldn't manage so well If You were with
me. The sight Of you would excite GU
riosity. j will meet you at the bottom OF
Liberty street"
sAt two o'clock in the morning exactly,
please. Don't come through the Piazza
and Liberty street. Come round by the
drive" (This was a sort of boulevard
encircling the town, where the arisrocracy
was wont to ride and drive.) Things
ought to be pretty bus yabout the bank
by then, and no one will notice you. You
have n revolver?'
Eyes,
"All right. Don't hurt anyone if you
can help it; but if you do. don't leave
him to linger in agony. Now I'm OIL" l
continued. II suppose I'd better not come
and see you again?"
.tI'm afraid you mustn't, Jack. You've
been here two hours already"
II shall be in my rooms in the after
noon. II anything goes wrong, send your
carriage down the street and have It
stopped at the g~rocer's. shall take that
for a sign"
The Signorina agreed, and we parted
tenderly. My last words Were:
You'll send that message to Whiting
ham Mt once?"
"This moment" she said, as she waved
ne q kiss from the door of the room.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21

md which was recognized by treaties
With most of the European nations and
with the United States. Leopold has
made a will bequeathing to Belgium all
his sovereign rights in the State, and
Belgium is given the right of a~naexins
he State after a certain period Of years.
The region is controlled by a governor
general. who represents Leopold, and who
administers the territories of the State
in accordance with his orders. The bar
barous treatment of the natives has been
the subject OF European comment. fol
years. and some time ago a commission
of inquiry was appointed, two of its
members being Belsians, but no report
ha; been made.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
scientist. Resent Attack

Christian scientists are greatly e1er-
cised over a series of articles begun in
he December Mcclure, which propose to
tell the truth about the origin and rise
Of their organization. Alfred FarIew.
head of the committee on publication,
declares that the portrait published is
that of Mrs. Sarah G. Chevaillisr, whS
formerly lived in Boston and died in CALI
fornia two years ago, and is not a picture
of Mrs. Eddy, taken in 1852. He gives
out a letter from the son OF Mrs Chevail-
lier, that it is a picture Of his mother.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
LEOPOLD AND HIS LOBBY.

Rc,rinn King Said to Have In
nueuccd Congressional Action.
Leopold H.. King of the Belgians, who
Is alleged 10 have maintained a lobby al
Washington to prevent congressional &C
ton touching atrocities in the Congo IN
dependent State. is noted alike Tor ms
wealth and his immoral conduct lie mas
ruled in Belgium since Dec. 10, 1860, ana
is now in his sevcnty-second year. Inc
Congo Independent State is the successor
to the Congo International Association
which was founded by Leopold in lSS2.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21

The South Chicago man, who wns tax.
Ing, his first trip across central Michigan.
LOCKED out of the car window and saw one
of fhose peculiar fences that the farmers
o3khat region sometimes make by digging
uIs old pine stumps and laying them in
q fnw. with the roots facing the road.
WELL" he said. "I've seen all kinds OF
'fads In landscape decoration, but. by
G&brEe. there's the worst attempt in that
lin / eyer saw
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
s..=-. cenvtctton.

Remember" said George Washing
toms father, that II ! had punished
YOU for chopping down that cherry tree
itawould have hurt me more than II
hurt you"
George said nothing. But across his
mild flashed the thought that his inca
patfty for prevarication was not an in
heTfted Observation-Disclosures Star.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21

Iowa, was admitted to the bar the fol.
lowing year, and has INlcticed his pro-
lesson since that time. Mr.. Cousins has
served in the Iowa Legislature and also
has been prosecuting attorney. In 1883
he was elected a presidential elector.
His home is at Upton. Mr.. Cousins as
sumes the position made vacant by the
death of Robert Roberts Hit of 1Mnois.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
Debt. OF American Cttte.

The reports Of Census Director North
shows that the aggregate debt of the
tiles of the United States above 5000
inhabitants is in excess of S1,600,00o, or
greater than that Of the combined debt
Of the national and State governments
nd of the counties, school districts and
,ther minor civil divisions" The census
lirector wan more rigid laws to enable
lis officers to secure the information de
sired
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
HEADS IMPORTANT COMMITTEE

Ioyvau who Assumes Place Made Va.
cant by Death of Hit.
Robert G. Cousins, who has been ap
pointed chairman of the House committee
on foreign affairs, represents the Fifth
Iowa District and has been in Congress
since 1893. He is a native Iowan, hav-
ing been born in Cedar county IN 1893.
In 1881 he was graduated at Oornell,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21

FIammsrion Rejects s-pirituaIism.
Prof. Camille F1ammarion, the faDous
French astronomer, who for many years
was knowA to rave accepted certain prin-
ciples of sp~iritualisn n e have ex-
perienced manifestations, has surprised
the public by rejecting the objective in
portance of all spirit manifestations.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
Few.

Hyker-My wife seems to possess the
bar~gain-counter instinct
PykerSSo?
Hyker-Yes; she a tell at a glance
whether a Decent article has been
marked down from so cents or up frora
S-Chicaso News.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21
Asked and An.wered.

ooh, what do 0 call those things
you hang clothes on?" said Dumley,
who was trying to think of Clothes
tree."
what things?r asked Jiggins.
.why they have arms that stick out
like this and-"
"Oh, dudes T-Philadelphia Ledger.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21

Peter-Did you ever borrow any
money in case of
Pan->s . cent
Peter-You don't mean 1t?
Pan-Fact. Ive often tried to, but
I can never get anybody to lend me
any.-Detroit Free Press.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21

Figures given out by the census bu-
renu indicate that the total wealth of
the United States in 1904 was S1o6, s
$4,000, as compared with $Ss,52s,34s.-
1913 in 1900.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1906-12-21

The annual report of the commits
sioner Of the general land Office shows
that the total receipts for the year end
ed June 80 were S~7,5S5,526. an increase
sver the preceding year of $5s7, 713. The
total area Of the lane disposed Of was
l9,314,1S7 acres, an increase of 2,374,-
$50 acres.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-05-10

That you may know who I am I will
make the following statement:
l am n of the early settlers in the
county coming here in 1885 and buy
ing a section of land in Glendale twp.
and adding to that from time to time,
but losing heavily in later years by
reasons over which I had no control.
conducted a blacksmith and wagon
business in the town of Hope and have
done work for the greater number OF
the farmers in the south half of the
county. I have paid more taxes into
the County Treasury than the average
farmer. have always supported the
Republican party though willing for
every voter to use his own franchise
right according as his W concience
dictates. I am out of business and
can give my whole attention to the
work of the Office.
Ii you can concienceously give me
your support in gaining this election I
shall feel very greatful and will en-
deavor to do the business so that you
will have no cause to regret.
Yours respectfully,
ADAM S. MOOTE.
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FOR
I. W. STANDBY.

To The VOTERS OF THE 10TH LEG.
ISLATIvE DISTRICT:
Having been requested by friends
and neighbors to become a candidate
for the House of Representatives from
the 10th legislative district, I hereby
solicit your support at the coming
primary election, June 10Th, 1906
If nominated and elected l shall
stand for the Prohibition law and its
rigid enactment, as I consider the
Prohibition law a blessing for the
state. community and each individual.
The present Primary Election Law
is all right as far as it goes, but shall
endeavor to get it SO amended as to
include the ticket from Q. S. Senator
and Congressman, state and county
officials.
Am opposed to corruption and gang
rule and shall stand for the right as
| see it.
Am heartily in favor of economy in
the state household and shall vote
against a new capitol building until
same is needed. | shall rather work
to see taxes going down than way up.
Respectfully submitted,
S. J.. TANDE.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-05-10

It is true that Mr.. Crane in
troduced a bill to reduce the
rate of transportation and to
abolish passes. This bill is in
troduced by somebody every
session and is a splendid piece
of grand stand play. This is as
far as the bill got, is the intro
duction part. The first time he
went to the legislature he voted
against a primary election bill
he did. not want it. The next
time the feeling all over the
state was SO great for this kind
of a bill that he introduced a bill
for a primary election. If he
should go back where will he
vote next time in order to be on
the popular wave.-Cooperstown
Courier.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1906-05-10

The insurgents picked on Mr..
Stochwell as a candidate for
governor but that gentleman
wants to be reelected superin-
tendent of public instruction and
has refused to run for governor.
The point we want to make is
that Mr.. Stockwell was nominal
ed by the same convention that
nominated Mr.. Bartlett, yet Mr..
Crane never says a word about
gang to him. If Mr.. Bartlett
was in with the gang when he
was nominated so was Mr. Stock
we'll, yet he is all right and Mr..
Bartlett all wrong according to
their argument This shows
the ridiculous attitude of those
who are trying to injure Mr..
Bartlett. What is sauce for the
goose is sauce for the gander.
Mr.. Crane was for years a mem
Der of the Agricultural College
Board, and was appointed by
the governor who was nominated
by the gang, yet he accepts this
favor at the hands of the Nc
Kenzie gang and was tickled to
death, and rode to the meeting
on a pass too. This gang bust
ness in Griggs county is a bad
thing when it does not hit you.
Reform is what we need, but in
trying to get it don't bury your
hatchet in somebody's back in
order to attract attention.
Cooperstown Courier.
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Notice of Sale of Land.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That under
authority of an Order of Sale granted by the
Hon. Albert Mickels. Judge of the County
Court Of the County OF Steele and State OF
North Dakota. dated April 3. 1905. the under
signed, the Executors OF the last will and test
ament of Filing G. Mellem, deceased. late OF
the City Of st. Paul, in the County Of Ramsey
and State OF Minnesota, will sell at private sale
to the highest bidder, for cash. subject to con-
6rmation by the Judge Of said County Court.
the following described lands situated in the
County Of Steele and State OF North Dakota.
to-wit:-The SEA of the NW4 and Lots 8. 4 &
5 of Section 6, Township 1916, Range SIS. and.
The SEA OF Section %, Township las. Range So.
Tn sale will be made on or after the 5th day
Of May. 1906. All bids must be in writing, and
may beleft at the office of M. B. Cassell & Co..
Sherbrooke, N. D., or filed with the Judge of
said County Court, or delivered to the under
signed personally,
Dated April 4, 1906.
OLE G. MELLEM,
IVER THOMPSON,
Executors of the last will and testament OF
r. Filing G. Mellem. deceased.
GEORGE MURRAY g. VIM. BARCLAY,
Attorneys for Executors, Sherbrooke, ND.
5l-4t
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ditions render it possible for candi-
dates to avoid making promises of any
sort, I wish to re-affirm my party 10y
atty, and, in accord with the majority
views of the Legislative District.
specifically state that if ultimately
reelected I will use my vote and
INFLUENCE against Gre
submission in any form, and in favor
of the enforcement Of the Prohibitory
Law; further, that I will continue to
oppose the insolent domination of the
politics of this state by men who,
guided by Alex. Mckenzie, (railroad
lobbyist-National Republican Com
mitteman for North Dakota-convicted
corrupter of the q. S. Judiciary-and
unsavory manipulation of our state
conventicns) have brought shame
upon this commonwealth.
Respectfully yours,
MAYNARD CRANE.
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FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of States Attorney, subject
to nomination on the Republican tick
ct at the coming primary election.
If nominated and elected, I pledge
myself to honestly and faithfully dis
charged the duties of the office and en-
force the laws to the best of my ability.
l am sincerely in favor of the law pro
hibiting the sale of intoxicating lia.
uors as a beverage, and believe that a
strict enforcement of the same will
eventually remedy the evil of intern
perance, and, should it be my good
fortune to be nominated and elected.
enforcement of the p%rohibitory law as
well as all other laws without fear or
favor, will be my policy.
Earnestly soliciting your support,
am, Respectfully yours,
J. M. JOHNSON.
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l am opposed to any action looking
towards resubmission. I am in favor
of the present prohibitory law and it's
rigid enforcement. If elected my vote
and work will be in behalf of the
temperance cause 1 am opposed to
the rule of Alex. Mckenzie in our
state politics. 1 believe the people of
North Dakota are eminently capable
of governing themselves and should
not delegate this authority to any
a or set of men. Home rule and
not gang rule is my platform. Let
the people do the bossing and not the
politician. The surest way to bring
this about is through the primary
election. I therefore favor the ex-
tension of the primary election laws
of this state to cover all state officers
including congressman and U. S. SEN
ators. I am opposed to the r%e-elec-
ton of Henry G. Hansbrough to the
U. S. senate. But in this I promise to
consult the wishes of my district and
be governed accordingly. I believe
in economy in the expenditure of pub
lie funds and pledge myself to work
in behalf of lower taxation. l am
opposed and shall oppose any large
expenditure of public money or the
sale OF bonding of our public lands
for the purpose of a new capitol build
ing at Bismarck SO long as Alexander
Mckenzie is a controlling influence in
our politics. I shall be glad, to state
my position upon any other question
of interest to the voters of my district.
G. S. MOORES.