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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Ce-lan,t stand satire.

\ burglar while attempting to rob a
1eeated bondholder OF Maryville by
alstake got into the humble residence
- an editor next door. After unsuc-
-asasfully fumbling about for suitable
asssts for some time he vrs disguised
- oheerve the tenant Of ,-s house sit
11ng up in bed and laughing at him.
Aren't you old Skindersen, the CAPT
9llisty' inquired tho housebreaker.
Mary time" chuckled the Journalist.
r. the editor OF the Screaming Ea-
u9e.
.~Jerusalem!" said the burglar. look.
lng 1t his stemwinder. And here I've
bsen Wasting four precious hours on
eAls branch almshouse. say. old
Qaill driver. you never poke fun at
yOur subscribers. do your"
Not the cash ones"
Exactly" said the burglar, taking
~ his wallet. Here's six months
subscription to call this thing square.
u there's one thing on earth ! can't
OnaA. Its satlre."-London Tit-Bits.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
A QUEER WEDDING RING.
An African Tribe Whose Wives
Wear II Heavy Brass Ornament.

An African Tribe Whose Wives
Wear "a Heavy Brass Ornament.
Among the BayanZi, who live for
many miles along the upper Congo.
there exists a strange custom which
would seem to make life miserable for
the married m Brass rods, which
are the favorite currency in the coun.
try. are welded into great rings
around the necks of the wives. Many
of these rings worn by the women
whose husbands are well-to-do weigh
as much as 80 pounds, and this burden
must be carried around by the poor
women as long as they live.
Frequently n sees a III whose
neck Is raw and sore under the heavy
weight. and in places the skin is
rubbed off. This is a sure sign that the
ring has been recently welded around
her neck. for after a time the skin be-
comes ~calloused, and Their the strange
ornament produces no abrasion. But
the weight is an inconvenience; they
never ges used to it, and it is a per.
petual tax upon their energies. In ev.
cry crowd of women may be seen a
number who are supporting the rings
with their hands, and thus for a time
relieving their weary shoulders of the
heavy burdens.
1t may be said that with every
movement of their bodies the rings
give discomfort. Once on. it IS no
easy matter to get them off. The ma.
tives have no such thing as a file, and
though they can hammer a lot of brass
rods into one it is very difficult for
them to cut the thick mass of metal In
two. Women who Increase largely in
flesh after the rings have been fasten.
ed on their necks are in danger Of
strangling to death, and instances Of
this sort have been known to occur.
Yet these women regard the cumbrous
ornament with pride. imagine that it
enhances their Importance and beauty.
and wear the burden with light hearts.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
The M.n-of-war bird.

The frigate pelican, or man-of-war
bird, Is usually met with by travellers
In the tropics. Although when stripped
q pigeon. yet no man can touch at the
same time the tips of its extended
wings. The long wing bones are ex-
ceedingly light. and the whole appa-
ratus Of air cells is extremely devel-
oped, so that its real weight is very
triling. 1t files at a great height above
the water, and from that elevation
pounces down on fish, especially pre-.
ferring the poor. prosecuted flying fish
for its prey. According to some au-
thors, the name of man-of-war bird
was given to it because its appearance
was said to foretell the coming of a
ship. probably because the frigate peli-
can and real frigates are equally adj
verse to storms, and both like to come
into harbor II the weather threatens.
Mixed.
A sergeant, was once drilling = squad
Of recruits. They were incredibly ig-
norant. One OF them could not tell his
right hand from his left. The se--
geant proceeded to teach them and at
last attained some degree OF success.
Sergeant-Now. yer blessed idiot.
hold yer hands In front OF yer and
twist them round one over h other.
Stop! Now. which Is your left hand
and which is your right?
Recruit docking at his hands for a
MOMENTUM bowed If I know. I've
gone and mixed 'em!-London An
sxers.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
CHAPTER TX.

L - ~
While the Major, hardly able to
credit his own eyes, was staring at the
dead body of his dear lad, Jaggard, at
tracted also by the strange cry. came
running U
What is it, sir? he asked, saluting
Jen even in that moment of anxiety.
Il heard an awful cry. sir, and came
after you"
Jen pointed to the corpse. but said
nothing. Jaggard. ignorant OF the
the truth, bent down to place a hand
on the dead mans heart. Then he
saw and recognized the face.
Mr. Maurice. What does it NEAR? ."
ne cried, aghast with sudden horror.
TT means murder, Jaggard!" re-
piled Jen. in a hollow voice hich he
hardly recognized as his own. Mr..
Maurice went to Deanminster before
dinner, and now the Major point
ed again to the remains.
"Murder!' echoed Jaggard. his rud-
dy face going pale. And who, sir
Il don know can't say!" inter-
rupted his master, impatiently. GO
and get the men to bring down a
stretcher for the body. and send the
groom for DR.. Etwald."
"Ain't it too late. sir?"
DO as l tell you" said Jen. so fierce
ly that Jaggard did not dare to DISC
hey, but ran off. leaving the Major
alone with his dead
The road which ran past "Ashan-
tee towards The Wigwam was lonely
even in the daytime, and at this hour
of the night it was quite deserted. Not
-nrc0 MO IN cirLt -.-
Major could see up and down the road
for a considerable distance, owing to
the bright moonlight. He raised Mau-
rice in his arms. and placed the body
on the soft grass by the wayside.
In the bright moonlight he carefully
examined the body. but could find no
trace Of any wound until he came to
the right hand Here. in the palm, he
saw a ragged rent clotted with blood.
but it was a mere scratch not likely
to have caused death, unless poison
we're Here Major Jen rose to his
feet with a new and terrible idea in
his brain.
1.-The devil-stick," he said, aloud.
Again he bent down and examined
the face and hands. Both were swol-
len discolored; he tore open the
shirt at the neck, and saw that the
young mans breast was all distended
and bloated. Undoubtedly the cause OF
death was blood-poisoning, and the
devil-stick had been the instrument
used to effect the deed. But here the
problem proposed itself: Who had
killed Maurice? The person who had
stolen the devil-stick! Who had sto-
len the devil-stick? The person who
Major len came TO an abr,1pt pause
He could think, for a moment, of nc
answer to that question:; but it is only
fair to say that, dazed by the terrible
occurrence of his dear lads death, Jer
had not his wits about him.
While he was still considering the
affair in a confused manner Jaggard
reappeared with the men from
'Ashantee" carrying a stretcher. While
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
&c De c~ontinued.)
HOW TO GROW MISTLETOE.
PhrnSiticnI Plant May BE Grated o.
SOSvn on Various Trees.

"
SnWn on Various Trees.
The mistletoe is a parasite; that
Is to say, it draws its supplies of food
from the tree on which it grows, and
must, therefore, weaken it to some
extent; but when there is only a plant
or two on a strong tree the effect
cannot be very serious.
Curiously enough, though the mis-.
tletoe is additionally associated with
the oak, it is very rarely found on
that tree. says the Dundee Courier,
1t is most common on the apple and
not uncommon on the lime. the noun
tain ash, the hawthorn and the maple.
In the north of France it is culti"
waited on a large scale and it is chiefly
from tina source that we get the i'm.
mense quantities Of it hat generally
appear in the markets shortly before
Christmas.
The mistletoe is not sufficient to
grow, but its progress is very STOW.
1t may be raised from seed or graft.
ed, or trees on which it is already
established may be obtained from sew
eral firms.
When ripe berries are used, care
should be taken in selecting a. few
seeds that these are extracted only
from the best shaped white berries.
These will be well matured and suit.
able for propagation. The seeds may
be squeezed out from the berry by
pressing the latter between the thumb
and forefinger.
In selecting a suitable spot among
the branches Of a tree for the recep-
ton of the mistletoe seed it is ad-
vlsable 20 chose a sheltered bend, and
to SOW the seed in an artificially made
crevice. This may be made in sew
eral ways.
1t may either be a plain horizontal
cut in the bark or it may be triangu-
lar in shape.
The seed a then be squeezed into
Its place and if it be thought neces-
sary to protect it from the depreda-
lions of birds a piece of fine wire
gauze or linen can be fastened over
the crevice.
A word of warning is, however
alluIc Inlay follow II an
attempt be made to SOW he seed Mt
once. The seed does not become thor
oughly ripe for at least two months
after Christmas. 1t is a good plan,
therefore, to select a few Of the rip
est seeds and to preserve them in q
cool place until the proper time for
sowing arrives. .ate
NJ
The mistletoe owes it's Latin and
potanlcal name, viscum. to the
strength or holding power of it's glu-
tlnous juice, and when the Juice hard
ems, as the result of exposure to the
air, the seeds are firmly attached to
the branch: They terminate during
the following year, but, as previously
stated, development is slow.
Some time may be saved by graft
Ing. A small sprig is trimmed at the
base, as in whip grating, and is in
serted In a downward slit made in but
not quite through the bark. CLAW
should, as usual, be used to exclude
the air, and, though the sprig should
be tied with sufficient tirmness to nre-
vent any movement of its base. the
Tie should not be SO tight as TO stop
the circulation of sap.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
TWiCe-Told Testimony
a Wonderful Cure Fully Verified By
tho Test of Time.

r J. NJ. BARNHAET, qS2 y. Jackson ST..
Frankfort, Ind, says: Several years ago I was run
ming into Bright's disease. Ny body bloatcd Il great
deal and 1 had such terrible pains in the small Of my
back that l could scarcely stand. I rested poorly
and the kidney secretions cont med a sediment. also
being distressing in passage. tried various prepa-
rations but steadily grew worse and when Doan's
Kidney Pills were brought to my attention, I pro-
cured a supply. The contents of the first box did
me so much good that 1 continued taking the remedy
until ! was cured. l gave a public statement on
July 10, 1906, recommending Doan's Kidney Pills
and now I can add that I have had no need of 4 kid
ncy remedy in over a year.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Emil NJ

Richard Croker, a few days before
his departure for Florida, was a guest
Of honor at a dinner at the st. Regis.
Mr.. Croker, praising Judge Gaynor's
oratory. said:
His oratory is so concise. He packs
so much meaning into SO few words.
He is like the old clerk whose master
said to him:
"John, that's a very shabby ohics
coat you're wearing
Eyes, sir said the old clerk, mean
ingly. I got this coat with the last
raise you gave me-"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

OUaakan8 anA, snsklng In Korea.
: The Koreans are inveterate smokers
- grssa tobacco. which they use In
olpen with tiny bowls and stems two
- three feet long. They stick their
49, down the back OF the neck when
- using them.
There IL . deal q drinking, too.
1Asaxh they have many proverbs
aGainst it-Heaven and earth are too
cali for . drunken man." White
whisky makes q red face" There IL
- bottom to the appetite for drink"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

CHAPTER VIII.-(Continued.)
Perhaps may settle affairs sooner
than you thing" said Aylmer. "Uncle
Jen, I won't be back to dinner tonight,
as have to go into Deanminster.'
What about"
business connected with the devil
stick and Isabella"
HIM! You are pleased to be mys-
ferrous. Why not tell me your bust
ncss?"
because I may fail" said Maurice.
Here. Uncle Jcn, don't be cross; I'll
tell you about it tomorrow, and then
you will see and approve of my silence
tonight"
We'll" said Jen, with a shrug, you
are old enough to guide your W ac-
tons. But l must say that I don't like
to be shut out of the confidence OF my
two boys in this way"
You'll know everything to-mor-
row"
About David also?"
Perhaps I al even promise you
that" said Maurice, with a smile.
'What!" cried Jen, do o know
why David has gone to town."
Not for certain; but l can guess.
Now, Uncle Jen, l shan't answer an
other question just now, as l must go
into DeanminSter."
1t was useless to ask further ques-
tons, as Jen saw that the young man
was getting irritated; so, in no very
pleasant temper himself, the Major
went up to his dressing-rOom. He
was of a peace-loVing and easygoing
nature, fond of quietness, so it annoy
ed him not a little that all this dis
turbance should take place on account
of a oma
David and Maurice both being alb
sent, Major Jen was compelled to
dine alone. This he disliked doing, so
hurrying owe his dinner with all
speed, he betOok himself to the smok
ing room with a book. Here he chose
a comfortable chair near the open win
dow, and attempted to read; but the
sonlnolent influence of the evening
was upon him, and before long the
good Major was sOund asleep.
Outside a warn wind was blowing,
and the air was filled with the per-
fume of flowers. In the darkly blue
sky hardly a cloud could be seen, and
the moon, just showing her orb above
the tree tops, flooded the still lowell
ness Of the night with wave after wave
of cold light. All was full of charm,
~spellbound as it were by the magic of
moonlight, when suddenly a long, wild
cry struck shudderingly through the
silence.
Accustomed as an old campaigner to
sleep lightly, Major Jen was on his
feet in an instant, and again heard
that terrible shrek. 1t seemed to come
from the direction of the ~high-road,
and thinking that some evil was being
DONE, Jen, without loss of time. raced
across the lawn and into the avenue.
In a few minutes he arrived at the
gate, and stepped out into the white
and dusty road; a black mass was ly-
ing some distance down, and towards
this ran Jen with an u~ndefinable sense
of evil clutching at his heartstrings
The black mass proved to be the body
of a man, cold and still. Jen turned
the corpse over and recoiled. The
lead man was Maurice Aylmer.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Exception.

Teacher-Asi have been telling you.
there are two general classes Of work
ers. Tommy. does your father make
his living by using his brains or by
using his muscles? Tommy-Neither
one. ma'am. He's a policeman.-Chi-
.eago Tribune.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
i. rha. True.

"Why don't the common people get
more?"
Because they don't exist as a body.
Every inSiv1dual thinks he is slightly
superior to the general run Of human
ity."-Louisville Courier-J%ournal
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
way.ide

Rufon Wratz-Schmitz? Schmidt
Where have l heerd that name7
Saymold ~Storey-Don't ye rfckollectS
Hes the man that made San Ffancisco
tanoua-Chicago Tribune.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Six Months of Misery
Doan's Kidney Pills Brought About a
Complete Restoration.

CHARLES EASTER. f. Locust ST.. watseka.
ILL.,. says: In the summer of 1904 1 was attacked by
pains in the small OF my back and sthe time passed.
the trouble increased until my whole right hip was al
tected. For six months | could not sit in a chair and
I was unable to sleep nights. / lost forty pounds in
weight and was so lame and sore that I could not
raise my hands to my fac. I was Ianguid. had no
energy and was bothered by a shortness of breath.
During all that time l doctorcd and used a great
amount OF medicine but to no avail. Sometimes there
was an almost complete retention of the kidney score
tons and there was much sediment in them. My wife
finally persuaded me to try Doan's Kidney Pills.
They gave me such prompt relief that l continued
taking them and gradually my condition improved.
The trouble with my kidneys was corrected and my
aches and pains were removed. l am so grateful for this
cure that Icheerfully recommend Doan's Kidney Pills
to other persons suffering from kidney complaint
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

Student (home at vacation)-Bridg.
ct, We Just found another fly in the
milk.
brldset observation-disclosures,
us wonderful what college train:n'
will do for ye.-Yale Record
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
A DexoteI uns...a

Wife-Dearest, if you and / we're
thrown on a desert island, what would
you do?
husoand-Thank heaven l a
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
AaxanceA TssousAt.

Doctor. how de . account for tho
existence Of rheumatism? 2"
THE mind, my dear sir, evolved The
disease u at the word"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
Doily,. netort.

RI won't wash my facet" said Dolly
leiantly.
Naughty, naughty" reproved
grandmother. When I was a little
girl / always washed my face.
yes, and now look at it!"-Every
hody's.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
)an's Kidney Pills Cure Sick Kidneys
HOW TO TELL WHEN TIE KID
NEYS ARE DLSORDERED

Painful OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. side
ache, pains when STOPPING or lifting, sud-
den sharp twinges. rheumatic pains, neu-
ralg!a, painful, scanty or too frequent
u%rination, dizzy spells, dropsy.
Urinary Symptoms - Discolored or
cloudy urine. Urine that contains sedi-
ment. Urine that stains the linen. Pain
full passages. BLOOD or shreds in the
urine. Let a boAtleful Of the morning
urine stand for "a hours. If 1t shows a
cloudy or fleecy settling, or a layer OF
fine grains, like brick-dust, the kidneys
are disordered.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

The Australian State OF Victoria
spends nearly $500,0 900 n year in its
warfare against the destructive rabbit
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

Trying e Encouraxe Him.
20. Guy. you mustn't allow yourself
1DS6s scared by papa's piercing eye"
I'm not so much afraid OF that, Ell
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11

First bicycle with rsSass.
Inc f1rst bicycle with pedals was
made about 1910.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-03-11
unpreweaMatea s.rra.-,

Eminent Musician-AmonE my pco-
fessionAl friends T. a.a l4a
Reporter txaspins) - F~fofsssioaal
trieods! Are they living9
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-22
UNDERWENT OPERATION
Archie Booth of Forum Force Joined
the Appendicitis Club This
Afternoon.

Archie Booth, an employee of The
Forum, underwent an operation for
appendicitis at st. Johns hospital at
noon today. He went through the
ordeal in good shape and is reported
to be doing nicely.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-22
MOUSE RIVER
DITCH IS LEGAL
SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT
DISTRICT COURT INJUNCTION
s. is lLLEGAL-WILL RE-
CLAM LAND.

Bismarck. N. d., Jan. 22.-The SUI
preme court yesterday reversed the
decision of Judge Templeton, sitting
by request in McHenry county dis
trict court, in the matter of the in
junction placed upon the drainage
commission of McHeary and Bottineau
counties restraining them from con-
structing drainage canal which
would extend fourteen miles into
Canadian territory. George Freeman
brought the action and was one Of the
settlers who would be affected by the
assessment made for the cost of the
canal.
The case was taken to thhe district
court and verdict given for the plain
tiff and 1T was this verdict the supreme
court reversed yesterday afternoon.
View of Lower Court.
The drainage canal runs from the
northern part Of McHenry county and
the entire length of Bottineau county
and fourteen miles into Canada. The
lower court held that it was unlawful
for the commission to spend money
raised by taxation in a foreign coun-
try, but the supreme court holds that
under certain conditions which ex-
listed in the present case the conten-
ton of the lower court was not right.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-22
FIRES SHOT into
JAW AFTER A ROW
E0INRURG FARMER QUAR-
RELs WITH MOTHER AND AT
TEMPTs SUICIDE FOLLOWING
HOT WoRDs-NoW AT ST.
JOHNS HOSPITAL IN FARGO.

Ole Johnson, young farmer whose
home is near Edinburg, ". D.. is lying
in serious condition at ST. Johns
hospital as the result of an attempt 10
blow off his head following a quarrel
with his mother. The attempt at self
murder occurred Wednesday afternoon
at the home of the young man.
In the forenoon Johnson announced
his intention of going to Ediaburg
to buy some new household furniture.
His mother refused to allow him to
take the team. He finally caught a
ride with a neighbor and at Edinburg
he bought the goods which he wanted.
hired livery rig and had them taken
home.
Another and much more serious
quarrel between mother and son fol-
lowed and young Johnson threatened
suicide and tried to get a gun from his
mother to carry out the threat. She
kept the gun from him and he finally
secured shotgun, went out behind
the house and putting the muzzle under
his chin pulled the trigger The charge
carried away part of his jaw
He was brought to the Fargo hospi-
tai and given treatment and ii Ii be-
lieved that his life will be saved. He
Is "a years Of age.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-22
FUNERAL ON MONDAY
Remains OF Mrs. Henry Ruthruff viii
Be Laid to Rest in Riverside
Cemetery,

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Henry
Ruthruff will be held from the family
residence, 1427 Fourth avenue south.
on Monday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Rev. Chas. r. Adams, of the First
Presbyterian church will officiate at
the service and Undertaken Rice has
charge of arrangements. Interment
will be made at Riverside.
A Forum Want al Will Sell Il For You,