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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-03

The board Of trustees for the nor
NAL schools of North Dakota will meet
In Mayville on June 81. when 1t is ex-
pected that contracts for the hospital.
the root cellar and the new ventiIat-
Ing system will be let.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-03

Paint bulletin, No. 5. gives an
analysis of several of the paints which
are being offered upon the market.
Those who are interested in paints
Will find much information in this bull
lctin which will be of interest to them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-03

Lieut.. g. G. Brant and Mrs. Waldron
Hoppin are visiting for short time
with their mother and sister, Mrs. and
Miss Brant.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-03

Professor Arvold contemplates visit
ng twelve or fifteen of the large east
srn universities this coming summer
With a view Of studying student activi-
les and methods Of teaching in some
If these large schools.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-07

That North Dakota leads Montana
South Dakota and Wyoming in crol
value, and is second to South Dakots
In live stock and farm values, IL
pointed out In a statistical compari
son by the Dakota farmer.
The value Of North Dakota crops
for 1911 is $148,000 900. while that Of
Montana is $27,000,000, South Dako
to $67,00,000O, and Wyoming $1,000,
900. The value of North Dakota
crops in 1910 was $58,000,000, $3.50,
100000 in 1909, and $64,000,000. in
1908. In all these years the Flicker
tail state has led the other states
mentioned.
Value Of Livestock.
The value of North Dakota's live.
stock for 1911 is $95,oo0,oo0; South
Dakota, $105,0O0,000; Montana, $780,.
100000, and Wyoming $4,000, 0OO.
North Dakota farm values for the
current year are 100000. The
number of farms in 1910 was $4,000
against $4,000 in 1900; and the aver
age value of each farm is $11,100
against $3.50 in 1900.
Plenty Of Moisture.
"Those sections of North Dakota -
says the Dakota Farmer on the ques.
ton of moisture, (which suffered
from drouth in 1910 have been fav-
ored with ample rains in 1911. That
state as a whole has received more
than ten per cent of the normal pre-
cipitation during the ten months end
ing October 81, 1911. Ample mois.
ture in the ground means millions
of dollars to the farmers of this
state next year.
North Dakota was favored with
splendid rains during much Of the
corn growing season from March 1
to October 81, 1911, Indeed, for these
eight months the average precfpita-
ton for the whole state was nearly
seventeen inches, compared to only
about ten inches during the like per.
iod Of last year.
Average for the Months.
During the first four months
March to June inclusive, 1911-the
average for the state was nearly
eight inches, compared to only five
inches last year, while during the
four months following July list this
year, North Dakota received nearly
twice as much rain on the average
as during the same months last year.
The chart shows that the precipita-
ton for the entire season was well
divided, and that the principal farm
ing regions received from IS to ~
inches Of rain during the crop sea-
SON"
Wheat Situation In Detail.
The publication outlines the wheat
situation in detail as follows:
1.-THE extraordinary increase IN
the wheat acreage of North Dakota
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-07
NORTH Dakota LEADS THE WEST
FROM THE DAKOTA FARMER.

was not realized until revealed, {
few weeks since by the published re
turns for the crop Of 1909, which
were based upon the federal censu.
taken In 1910. Not until then was Il
discovered that in, 1909 there wer<
actually S,lV0,000 acres Of wheat II
North Dakota, or 100000 more
acres than reported by the United
States department of agriculture
This huge error is partly explained
by the fact that the agricultural de
velopment of the Dakotas, especial
ly the northern state, had been un
derestimated. Furthermore, the trac
ton plow came into general use ear
lier in North Dakota than elsewhere
s,6oo, 900 Acres In Wheat.
I'VE are satisfied that for 1911
not fewer than 100000 acres were
devoted to wheat in North Dakota
Owing to relatively favorable con-
ditions of moisture and temperature
also to: the previous years d outh
which left the soil in better heart
North Dakota has produced this year
fully n million bushels Of wheat,
more than double her drouth strick'
en- production last year, yet one.
third less than the bumper crop Of
1909, but with that exception, the
largest wheat crop North Dakota has
ever made.
Little Increase in South Dakota.
South Dakota's wheat area has
shown no material increase for 1911,
was but slightly more than for last
year, and even less than q dozen
years ago. We estimate her total
yield at 10 million bushels, or Is per
cent more than either federal or pri-
vate authorities have reported.
Threshing results the Dakota Farm
er's figure, and show that South Da-
kota has made considerable less than
half hkr usual crop Of wheat this
year.
Treasure States Yield Good.
"The extraordinary development of
Montana and her magnificent yields,
indicate that the Treasure state pro-
duced upward of 100000 bushels
Of wheat this year. This is so per
cent more than unofficial estimates In
September, and three times the gov.
eminent estimate in October. Our
returns indicate a greatly increased
acreage and a yield averaging nearer
% bushels per acre than the %
claimed by government reports. The
heavy SHOWS early in the year, the
usual precipitation early in the crop
growing season, together with irri-
cation and dry farming methods, ev-
identity have enabled Montana to
raise 50 per cent more wheat this
year than last and three times as
much as two years ago. This may
be an overestim2te.
"Our four empire states therefore
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-07
Late IN the evening was sum-

late IN the evening l was sum
moned to the palace. passed through
the streets unnoticed, but as soon as
entered the palace l was aware how
unpopular had become. I made my
way at once to the room where the
princess was, and there l was more
kindly welcomed. Discretion, I knew.
prompted this, for since the, princess
had recalled me 1t would have been
unwise for those in closest attendance
upon her to show any displeasure. I
saw Lady Aldrida at some distance
from me and was not displeased that
she did not approach me. The prin-
cess was talking brightly to those
close to her. but 1t seemed to me that
she was exerting herself to appear at
her ease, that her words were far from
expressing what was passing through
her mind.
| Presently Jasar spoke to her, and
her eyes wandered until they rested
upon me. With a look and an almost
imperceptible gesture she motioned me
to approach.
I fell on my knee before her as 1 had
done last night, and smiled to myself
to think that had already been for
given and that this was only show.
She used almost the same words, but
she spoke as the princess, not as the
woman. and I was certainly unpre-
pared for the use she was going to
make Of the situation.
"You have greatly angered us, Sir
Verrall," she said in low but clear
voice. There was silence in the great
room in moment. by word and &C.
ton you have sought to disparage our
majesty and to make our authority of
none effect. It was in our mind to
make your Punishment If not forever,
at least for a much longer time, but
seeing that you are q stranger among
us, knowing our customs imperfectly,
and that your words and actions may
have been i'll considered rather than
i'll meant, we have recalled you that
slowly you may prove the loyalty of
which you are so quick to boast. Learn.
Sir Verrall, that he whose hand goes
most readily to his sword to defend
his honor is not of necessity the man
whose honor needs least defending"
II humbly crave your highness' par.
don and thank you for your clemency.
My deeds shall speak my thanks in
better fashion"
"Rise. You have our pardon. Sec
that you deserve our good will" And
then, speaking little louder, she went
on: 1T is indeed time for men to
prove their loyalty to their sovereign,
when her actions tear hoarse disagree
ment from the throats of many, when
the rabble in the street think fit to
soldiers in the camp to whis-
per threats and even some at court to
murmur. My actions are framed for
the good of. Drussenland, for the well
fare Of its people, high and low, and I
shall be quick to deal with those, be
they who they may, who attempt to
thwart me. II have hitherto erred
non the side Of mercy let it serve as
warning to those who cry out dissatis-
eaction. I may yet err upon the side
Of severity"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-07
CONTINUED from yesterday

"Thdt is not well said, your high
ness" said Jasar. "You were born to
rule, and your duty lies in ruling"
"Ah, let me forget that I am more
than a woman II It pleases me-" she
said petulantly, and then she became
calm again. "Yours was a strange
coming among u.s.
1T was indeed strange" answered.
There is a reason In legend" she
went on In a dreamy manner. LEG
end 10 the surface meaning perhaps
Of the deeper truths which lie be-
meath. When the priests. speaking by
their legends, proclaimed you the ex-
pected knight, the savior Of this
country Of ours, they may have pro-
claimed truth greater than they un-
derstood."
II have thought that your high
ness" I answered
Tomorrow, Sir Verrall, I will CON-
mand that the prisoners be released,
let whatever danger come. Tomorrow
I VIII send for you, and eco that you
forget not to crave my pardon public
~, even 40 publicly you angered me.
Tonight has satisfied the woman. to-
morrow satisfy the princess"
I fell upon my knee.
You say you are almost powefioss
to protect me, but I am not powerless
to protest ~. In yosr danger claim
mo; I have Z Mo 10 give. II II yours
when you claim I"
Loyal, I believe you" - aa0weEod.
AS your princess I trust you: Yet I
do not forgot her who has a greater
claim. Love shoots at queer marks
0omsttmes. You ~ foro1ven. and I
shall receive back the Lady Aldrida
into favor
"Your highness"- began rising to
my feet.
You need not thank me. You will
60 AZ you came, Sir Verrall."
Jasar touched my arm and led me
TO the door, and l was shown to my
quarters.
There was council next day, and
I expected to be called to it. was in
readiness to attend, ready to meet the
opposition which was certain to be
raised when the question Of the pris-
oners' lives was discussed, but I was
not sent for. kept to my quarters,
impatient at the delay, wondering If
the princess had regretted her deter
minatton Of last night to save the pris-
oner. and to recall me-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-07
CHAPTER XII.

|MY1 WAS anxious to know s1actly
how the princess decidon
| s, had been received BY the
council that morning, 20
threaded my way through the crowd
to ind Walen. or some other friend to
question. Lady Aldrida, however, in
tercepted me, and I was obliged to
follow her to an unoccupied corner.
II congratulate you, Sir Verrall, and
also thank you"
"Why thank mer'
do I not owe it to you that I have
! been 30 graciously received tonightT'
II assure you that have said no
word on your behalf" answered.
I A knight-one Of the counts satel-
lites- US.
"Your pardon and yours, my lady.
I come from the count, Sir Verrall.
He bids me inform you that you will
be intrusted with the safety Of her
highness tonight"
"A short notice." said.
1T has indeed only been arranged
Just now. The count thought 1t might
be a pleasant duty, seeing the things
which have happened 30 lately"
1T IL a pleasant duty. WIN you
thank Count Vasca and tell him that
I shall be at my post an hour before
midnightT'
ut is good to be a princess to COM
mand such sentinel" said Lady
Aldrida when he had gone.
I made my adieus hastily.
GOOD night" she said, and II the
night seems long remember my
thoughts surround you"
Still, the knowledge that was
to have the companionship Of her
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-07
SYNOPSIS.

Clinton Verrall, a traveller. hears from
Mustapha Of q mysterious country oeyono
the Caucasian range. They are carried
BY an avalanche into this mysterious
country. Mustapha il killed. and Verrall
Is captured by Captain Organ.
Organ serves the king Of Drussenland.
who Is at war with Princess Daria. whose
soldiers capture Organ and Verrall. YER
rail- meets the princess. who Is beautiful
Prompted by organ. Verrall claims to
be the expected knight Of the Silver Star.
who Is to aid the princess and find great
treasure Verrall discovers an enemy IN
Count Vasca-
Killing prisoners Is a custom In Drus-
senland VERBAL Is accepted az the knight
Vasca plots to defeat him in lance tour
nament. Drussenland's PEOPLE have pro-
crossed no further than the time OF tho
crusades.
VERBAL challenges vasca. Daria gives
Verrall her handkerchief as q token. YER
rail- unhorses the count and wins. The
kings forces attack Daria's army. led
by Vasca, drives the kings forces to
Yadasara VerraN suspects Vasca OF
treachery.
Verrall. piqued by Daria's Indifference.
courts Lady Aldrida- He and she plead
with Daria for the lives Of prisoners.
Verrall incenses Daria by displaying the
handkerchief
Daria disgraces Verrall, but through
Jasar, her confdant, aETangs0 . secret
meeting. verrau bsgs her pardon.
Tds prince8s teflS nm 10 Nfn b q
great peril If she saves tho prisoners and
insists that he mako her . public apology.
While on guard before her door hs u at
tackled.
Verrall kills tho would be assassin, but
70 wounded. He suspects that tho plot %
Vasca's work. VeF1au shows the princess
that he loves her.
Verrall offers to 80 to Yadasara n a
sp! IN tho interest Of the princess and to
ma the treasure Lady Aldrida. fitted.
th1eatenS Verrall
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-07

come to the front with III million
bushels of wheat this season. COM
pared to SO last year. Except for
the phenomenal production Of two
years ago in North Dakota, the to-
tai for the four states for 1911 is the
largest in the history of this section.
Big Returns In North Dakota.
"The value per bushel of wheat is
tride higher in the Dakotas this
winter than last, but considerably
less in Montana and Wyoming. Thus
it Is that North Dakota, will receive
some $72,000,000 for her wheat this
year, an amount never exceeded ex-
cept two years ago. This helps to
make up the deficit in South Dakota.
while Montana wheat growers will
receive close to $15,000,000. The
four states combined stand to get
$107 100000 for this years wheat
crop, or nearly rs per cent more than
last year, a sum exceeded only in the
bonanza crop of 1909, and twice az
much as wheat values in the four
states eleven years ago.
Corn Crop in Detail.
Another fine thing is the onward
march Of the corn area in North d.
kota. Here 100000 bushels Of corn
this year is big gain over even two
years ago. i ,...t..:.-... ,....- -.
1T will surprise most people to
learn that South Dakota has made q
fairly good crop Of corn in spite of
the drouth in the corn growing sec.
tons prior to July LIST. The abund-
ant rains that came after that date,
together with some increase in area
enable South Dakota to make g..
100000 bushels Of corn this year, or
almost as much as each of the previ-
GUS two crops and larger than any
prior thereto except in 1908.
The four states, therefore, have
corn supply this year fully AZ large
as for the two previous seasons.
Value Per 6usheI Higher.
1.-THE value of each bushel of corn
is considerably higher than last year.
The advance averages about 10 per
cent. Hence it is that North Dakota
farmers have corn worth 100000,
more than twice az much as in any
previous year. South Dakota's corn
makes the stupendous value Of: $751;
000, 900, or about 20 per cent larger
than the average for the two previ-
Gus banner corn crops. There being
q little more corn also in the other
two states, we have q total value Of
the corn grain Of 81, 100000 in the
four states of the Dakota Farmer en-
pire this year, or vastly more than
ever before.
1.-THE fodder and stalks from the
corn plant are not included in sta
tistics of value, but this fodder is Of
the largest importance, and more
than ever is helping the South d.
kota farmer to carry his stock
through the winter.
Production Of Oats.
I'VE find that North Dakota has
within about 10 per cent Of as many
oats as in her bumper crop of two
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-12-07

| 4 DEAD HAN, FEAR, AN6W6h9O.
at the end Of the corridor, and tw
soldiers came toward me. They wer
not the men had seen on guard
There was another sound behind mt
A bolt was, shot back, door opened
and Jasar stood silhouetted in Light
and behind him the princess.
'What is it?" said Jasar.
"A dead man, l fear" answered.
The torches Jared in the white fac
Of my enemy. It reused him.
"A better death than the other" h
eroaned.
Jasar fell on his knees beside hin
and raised him a little. The princess
stood at my side.
what other death?' said Jasar.
He said should be free if-if
killed him."
"Who said it1 Speak, man,
He" And then came a Sob
The PROSTATE man shivered little
his limbs twitched for a moment, and
then with one sudden thrusting out OF
his legs he slipped from Jasar's arms
and lay still.
turned to look at the princess.
"You are hurt" she said.
"A scratch-nothing," l answered,
yet I felt dizziness creeping over me.
DO you know him." she asked
sharply, pointing to the dead man.
mo"
"Look."
l turned almost mechanically, for
my legs seemed suddenly to have
grown too feeble to support me.
"Do you know him?"
"No; yet By heaven, yes. 1t is
one Of them!"
The dead man was one Of the pris-
oners of war.
I opened my eyes and lay still as
one does when waking from deep,
refreshing sleep. The sunlight fell
upon rich hangings, antique and luxu-
f1ous furniture and rugs Of brilliant
colors, a very different lodging to my
0wn.
Presently the curtain was drawn
back and Jasar entered.
awake, Sir Verrall, at last? It has
been long Sleep IL the arm pain
fulr'
"A little"
you must keep quiet. 1t is bad
wound, Sir Verrall, but brave men
often carry ugly scars"
'Where am ~
I'm the princess apartments, safer
place than any other for you Just now.
Guards stand day and night without,
and within are gentle hands to tend
you"
The man died last nightr I asked.
He died, but not last night-three
nights ago. I told you your sleep had
been q long one"
'Three nights!'
Yes, but you must not talk now"
Jasar said. presently We will talk,
and then I will answer all your ques-
tiQuA"
Nh mn 00m410n060
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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-03-16
LETCHER ITEMS

Letcher, S. D.-Mrs. Oliver j.
Grace, of Akron, Colorado, who has
been spending the last three weeks
with. her parents, DIR. and Mrs. r.
Conner Davies, departed for home
Monday. Mrs. Grace will make short
visits with relatives at Mitchell,
Yankton, and Omaha On her way.
Mr.. Doty and son James Doty,
wife and children arrived Friday
night from Wiebaux, Montana, where
they have been living on a claim.
They left for New York Monday to
make their future home after a short
visit with Mrs, Doty's mother. Mrs.
Kate Shannon. and family.
Word has been received here of
the marriage of Mr.. George Curfman,
of Cairo. Illinois, eldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Curfman of Letcber,
Feb. 25th, to Miss Leota Freeze of
Dongola, Illonois. Friends here will
wish the, young couple a long and
prosperous life.
A quilting party" was held at
the home of Mrs. Willis Howard
Wednesday.
Mrs. Sarah krause and daughters
moved into a oom above J. X.
Burg's store Monday. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Wyman moved Tuesday in
to the old Alfred Metcalf house,
which Mr.. Wyman has purchased,
and which has been waited by Mrs.
Krause and daughters.
Eden and Harvey Miller have
moved out to their farm. The boys
intend patching and running the
farm this year.
The Rebekahs held initiation last
Tuesday night. Mr.. and Mrs. For
rest Eitel we're the new members. A
light lunch was served after the in
The sad news has been received
here of the death of Mr.. Rowley.
formely of Letcher, but now of Sal
EN-, oregon. He was working in
some way he was hurt SO seriously
that death. came soon. The accident
doubly sad at this time for a
grandson Of Mr.. Rowley's was killed
in the same mill recently. Mr.. Row
ley was father Of Mrs. o. w. Means
and Mrs. e. G. waid. who were old
settlers here. but. recently moved
away. Friends here will sympathise
with the sorrowinE relatives in their
double. Bereavement. {.
Rev. and Mrs. ribbett. and son
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-03-16
PUBLIC SALE

PUBLIC SALE m
Il have decided totclosei ohitmy liv-
cry stock. and Will sell the same at
public auction q, the Chalkstene liv-
cry barn. Mitchell g, %. on satur-
day. March IS. thsatolloNink proper
ty. commencing It'll 3. m!:zafen head
of horses. consisting q drivers snd
farm horses and; gated saddle
pony. One surrey. : srunabssts. 5
pole bugsies. I rubber tired busy,
6 sets Of single Mines. 1 ssts, 81
double driving ekArnes. 1 sets 81, bug
81 runner. ] . ~ sese.;,sa.ast..
Terms Of s = i 81 a sums q SO
and under sashi : that amount
time will BE given until Nov. i 1911.
on notes with approved security and
bearinEf1o Per cent interest.
No; teams will; bsstRken II 81 day
Of sale. zssS &
Judge. ndsKIirsendall III, s.t.h.
auctioneers. \. /. P.tton. elsrn.
4. A. Jenks. owner.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-03-16

have returned from Mitchell and
will make their home here fer the
summer. II
|. A quiet wedding was so,emnixed
last Thursday at the home or Rev.
Egse Of 6trola. where Miss Thea Hell
gerson became the wife Of Mr.. Fred
Kohlf. After the couple returned
to the brides former home, they
were surprised to find their friends
and netEhbors assembled, wac
brought many beautiful presents %
a token Of their regard. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rohlf viii live ON Mr.. Rohlf's
from about eight miles from Letcher.
Friends in Letcher and community
will wish the young couple a long
and prosperous' life.
Walter kirkpatrick returned Fri
day night to his home at Gackle.
North Dakota after an extended Wis
1t with relatives.
Albert Armstrong LETT for Regent,
N. Dakota after a short visit with rel.
%atives and friends. The night before
his departure a number Of friends
met at the. home Of Clarence Eitel
and gave Mr.. Armstrong a royal
send OF. An oyster supper was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. NJ. Doyle visited
in Mitchell. Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank stekl and children
went to, Gam Valley this week to
visit Mrs. stehl's sister, Mrs. John
Brothanek.
John Metcali attended to some
business in Mitchell Tuesday.
Mr.. Blacka. has given up black
smithing and has moved his family
on to the old J. c. Griffith farm,
which Mr.. Blacka has purchased,
A banquet was given last Friday
evening at the Letcher house by the
/, Electric Light and Power company
to the electric light and telephone
stockholders: Toasts were given by
A. G. Schiller Of Woonsocket, L. NJ.
Doyle Of Letcher and j. H. Gughler
of the Battery company of Milwau-
kee of whom the Letcher plan was
purchased.
Miss Hannah McGinty returned
Thursday. night from New Under
wood, S. D., where she has spent a
couple of months on her claim near
that place.