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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
CHANGING SEED WHEAT.
BY j. n. Shepherd, Dean Agri-
cultural Department North
Dakota Agricultural College.

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Nearly all of the varieties of wheat
tested at this station have been dis
carded. In 1896, only six of the most
valuable varieties out of those which
had been tested five years or more,
We're retained.
This station and the Minnesota sta
ton have co-operated in the variety
testing of wheat, and have frequently
exchanged seed of promising kinds.
When either station has sent varie-
ties to the other it has usually sent a
few of it's best performing kinds. In
1896 the Minnesota station sent is a
number of varieties of wheat, several
of which were seed of varieties which
the station had secured from this sta
ton in 1893. In 1897, we received
eight more kinds from the Minnesota
station, some of which were seed of
our old varieties, while three samples
were the same varieties which we had
received the year previous-White
Russian, Glyndon (711) and Bottoms
Blue Stem.
In 1898 we received from the Min
besota station, two varieties, Advance
and Preston, which we had also OBJ.
tanned from them in 1897. Two of the
old varieties which were returned
from Minnesota in 1897, Powers Fife
and Bottoms Blue Stem, we were still
growing from our old seed.
It will thus be seer that we have in
these trials of varieties an excellen,
test Of the results from changing seed
wheat, in which there can be no doubt
but hat the varieties are descended
from samples of the same origina:
seed.
Experiments at the station show
that in every case except one, {
change of seed has given a diminished
yield of from n to eight bushels pei
acre. This decrease is very marked
in both the first and second crops
grown from the new seed. The aver
age decrease in yield for the two
years in the four cases given varie:
from m to five bushels per acre.
*See Bulletins Nos. 10, II and % O.
this station.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26

been it's most enthusiastic member. 1t
was provided that the management
should be vested in a board of nine d.
rectors of three classes. three being
elected each year for a period Of three
years, they to elect a president. vice
president. secretary and treasurer.
Among the permanent committees pro-
vided for the most important was ii
committee described as follows:
An outdoor art committee. whose duty
it shall be to promote by action and in
1uence the establishment Of sanitary and
beautiful conditions in and about the COM
munity. particularly by fostering an in
terest in the planting and preseryationaof
trees. vines, flowers and shrubs and the
identifying of our homes, highways and
public places.
1t must be confessed that the sup.
| port of the society at the start was
limited to a small number of enthusi,
| asts. and until they demonstrated by
! good works visible to everybody's eye
what even a few devoted people could
| do the society did not gain in mem.
bership.
The first job tackled was the prob
lem of making an attractive entrance
to the town ut and surrounding the
railroad station. Flower beds anC
shrubs were set out. and an unsightly
piece of land. partly public and partly
railroad property, ear the tracks op
posite the station. was taken in hand
filled in. graded and drained and ther
put into lawn. flowers and s%hrubbery
The spirit has taken permanent roo
in Haworth. the membership of the so
ciety has grown and is growing, an(
the people generally are cooperating
loyalty with it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
HOW TO make A
TOWN BEAUTIFUL
Public Spirited Men and Women
Can Work Wonders.
HAWORTH A GOOD EXAMPLE.

New Jersey Municipality Transformed
In a Few Years by the Untiring Eff
forts of Its Citizens-Sensible OFF,
Gals Are imperative.
Striking results toward town i'm
provement have been accomplished in
a short time by the Haworth IN. j.
Beautiful society.
Perhaps the example of Haworth
when the way is pointed out may be
followed by other similar places. 1t is
q community not Of the rich nor Of the
poor, but is q collection Of homes of
moderately circumstanced New York
business and professional men. The
government is the borough form SO
popular in New Jersey. where the
q and six councilmen regulate
public affairs.
The Haworth beautiful movement,
which has attracted no little attention.
was organized by a few ladies and
gentlemen who pledged themselves to
the carrying out of the ideals ex-
pressed in the object of the society.
which, according to it's constitution. is
as follows:
h object Of the society is to arouse
and keep alive a spirit of civic pride that
will constantly tend to MAKE and keep
Haworth a beautiful, healthful and inter-
esting place in which to live.
The mayor of the borough was elect
ed president Of the society and has
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
WHY CATCHERs SLOW UP.
Constant STOPPING Harden Muscles Of
Legs and interferes With Running.


Why do catchers slow up after sew
eral seasons service in the big
league? asks a fan. A logical reason
is given. 1t follows: "Few catchers
are fast on their feet after they have
been in the game a few years, and
this failing is attributed to the fact
that the man behind the bat does a
lot Of STOPPING and thus hardens the
muscles of his legs in such a way as
to interfere with his running. Now
and then a young catcher breaks in
who can step around the bags at a
good clip, but as n rule he loses his
speed after a short time and becomes
slow. Today there are few catchers
who have speed on the bases. Ain
smith is perhaps the best runner Of
any of the catchers in the major
leagues, and Eddie has not been In
the game long enough to slow up"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
city Is Do Its Own Pavina.

The street and sewer directors Of
Wilmington. Del. have rejected all
bids of contractors for paving, believ-
ing that the city can do it's own work
much cheaper and at least as good
work as the private contractors. Each
Of the three directors is a thoroughly
experienced business man, and with
the municipal paving plant in opera
ton they should be able to save the
city considerable money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
Commission TO Protect Trees,

Because of the destruction of trees in
many parts Of indianapolis. Ind. by
insects Mayor Shank is considering
the wisdom of appointing a tree COM
mission to make n thorough study of
and make recommendations for the
elimination OF the pests.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26

Lame back is one of the most COM
moa forms of muscular rheumatism. A
few applications of Chambhrlain's
Eminent will give relief. For sale by
Fl. E. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
When Tea Was New.

II sent for a cup Of tea, a Chinese
drink, Of which l had never drunk"
wrote the immortal Pepys. who felt in
duty bound to sample every new thing
that came along. And about the same
time another Englishman was extol-
ling the new importation in the fol-
lowing terms: ut easeth the brain of
heavy damps, prevents the dropsie,
consumes rawnesse, vanquishes super
fuous sleep, purifeth humors and hot
liver and strengthens the use Of due
beneyolence."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26

Don't trife with a cold is good advice
for prudent men and women. 1t may
be vital in case OF a child.T here is moth
ing better than Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for cough and colds in child
rem. 1t is safe and sure. For sale by
H. E. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
What It Is That Wins.

A countrywoman remarked to her
neighbor during a conversation on
their return from market, How is it,
Mary, that you have been married four
times and I've never been married at
all, and I'm much handsomer than
you?'
"Aye, to be sure,' returned Mary,
'but it amt handsomeness that does
it, Sarah. It's the come hither' in
your eye"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
Inherent Dread Of Cats For Dogs,

Inherent Dread Of Cats For Dogs.
The instructive fear which cats have
Of dogs is illustrated very amusingly
by stroking a dog and then caressing a
blind and newborn kitten with the
same hand that has touched the dog.
At once the kitten will spit and fluff
itself up in the most absurd way, dis
tinguishing the smell Of the beast
which experience for thousands Of gen.
erations has taught it most to dread.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
Eskimo Mourning Customs,

All Eskimos are superstitious about
death, and, although they hold festi-
walls in memory of departed friends,
they will usually carry a dying person
to some abandoned hut, there to drag
out his remaining days without food,
medicine, water or attendance. After
the death of a husband or a wife the
survivor cuts the front hair short and
fasts for twenty-five days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26
WELDING NOT TO PLAY.

AustraIia's Tennis Star Will Not Assist
In Defending Davis Cup.
A. F. Wilding, who was a member
OF the Australasian defending team
two years ago and who last July re-
tanned the British tennis championship
title by defeating 81. Roper Barrett at
Wimbledon, announced recently that
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26

jackson a Quick Thinker.
Joe Jackson is not only a hard hitter
and fast man. but a quick thinker on
the ball field.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26

Cure baby's Group. Willie's daily
cut and bruises, mammals sore throat,
grandma's lameness-Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil-the great household
remedy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26

A lazy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia
and Observation-Disclosures the whole
system Doan's Regulets US cents a box)
correct the liver, tone the stomach, cure
constipation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-10-26

School supplies. Scholars of the
Langdon city school and vicinity should
remember when wanting good school
supplies to come to the DEMOCRAT office,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-03-02
DOANE ROBINSON IS
LEFT UNDISTURBED
BY STATE POLITICS
Bill to Place Historical Depart.
ment Under Direction of the
Governor Fails.

Pierre, S. D., Feb 27-Senate bill No,
265, introduced by Senator Boylan, for
the purpose of placing the appointment
of the secretary of the Historical So
ciety with the governor, thereby puts
ting the department under state
supervision, from the Golfers Of which
II draws it's annual income, amounting
to about $1,000, failed to pass the SEN
ate yesterday. The outcome of the at
tempt to right the administration OF
the Historical society may be attrib-
uted to softening Of the heart for
the state historian. He is reported to
have said that he would not have the
Office il put under the will Of the ad-
ministration, thereby making 1t poll.
tical job.
Senate bill No. 277 passed the senate
today, providing for public expert
accountant. Senator Hitchcock ex-
pressed the opinion that such man
would save the state much more than
the senate, and Mr.. Lockhart said he
was not in favor Of measure that
would spend $40 to save cents. The
legislature costs the state upward of
81 1000 per day, and the statement OF
the senator from Dawson county was
based on fact.
r. o. Richards dsregarded a proffer-
ed handshake Of the governor today,
shortly after he presented his petit
ton to the legislature. The affair
happened in the state house cafe, where
the two men met, and Governor Wesley
extended a cordial greeting, which Mr..
Richards ignored. This clash was the
result of the opposition which the gov
ernor has given TO the primary law.
The woman suffrage amendment in
the form OF senate resolution was
voted down in the senate this after
noon.
Appropriations Exceed 100000.
The general appropriation bill now
out carries $2,200,000 for next two
years. The last general bin carried
$1,900,000.
The Richards primary bill was killed
in both houses and secretary Of state
has sent a message Of initiative petit
ton to the legislature.
A congressional apportionment bill
has been introduced creating three
districts, one west, two east OF the
river, dividing on the south line Of
Brookings county extended west.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-03-02
FRENCH CABINET HAS
RESIGNED ITS OFFICE
BRAND Ministry Falls as Result
of Intrigues and Attacks OF
Combined Opposition.

Paris. Feb 2S.-Premier Aristide
BRAND, who succeeded Clemenceau as
premier of the French cabinet on July
23, 1909, today rendered the resignation
of his ministry to President Fallieres.
November 2, last, BRAND resigned for
mally, but a few hours later he was
restored to power and formed new
cabinet from which all elements not
thoroughly in sympathy with his atti-
tude roward labor had been elimin-
ated
The situation now is wholly differ
ent, and the premier had declared him.
self weary of the chickering's OF pariia-
ment and the intrigues of the group.
nominally supporting him and ex-
pressed the wish that he might be re-
lieved Of the responsibility of govern
ment.
Has Had Long Struggle.
For a year and a half BRAND had
successfully combatted the socialist
parties with which he was originally
affiliated, but last Friday night, when
he was attacked on the ground that he
had not enforced the laws against the
congregations as set forth in the sep
aration act, the government escaped
censure by the slim majority of 16
votes. At conference on Saturday
the ministers determined to resign as
soon as today's obseques for General
Brun, tne tate ililisler VI wal, hau
been held.
At 1870 o'clock this afternoon the
cabinet met at the Elysee palace with
President Fallieres, and soon after
ward the announcement of its retire
ment was made. The retiring ministers
are:
Premier BRAND Justice, Girard For
eign Affairs Pichon, Marine Admiral
Boue de Lasayrere, Public Instruction
Faure, Finance Klotz, Commerce Du-
puy, Agriculture Raynaud, Colonies
Morel, Labor Lafferre, Public Works
Puech.
Premier BRAND and the other min
listers went directly to the Elysee pal
ace from the ministry of war. Or
behalf of himself and colleagues, M.
BRAND read communication ad-
dressed to President Fallieres. In this
II was declared that tnc resignation of
the ministry was imperative on &C
count of the growing hostility Of GER
tain elements in the republican coali-
ton. which were constantly blocking
the governments program dedicated to
social progress and national order and
security.
The cabinets ambition was to carry
out a broad program of Cancellation
and appeasement.
So far as the question of the church
was concerned the ministers were con-
vinced that the church and state, hav.
ing been separated, the work Of laici-
cation should be reasonable and toler-
ant and with respect for all religious
beliefs.
President Fallieres has not Indicated
whom he gill request for forming
ministry. The availability Of Senator
Antoine Monis has been suggested to
the president by an influential group.
M. Monis was minister OF justice in
the Waldeck Rousseau cabinet and for
30 years has been an important figure
In public life.
Later in the afternoon it was an.
nounced that President Fallieres had
accepted the resignation of the cab
met.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-03-02
DAKOTA GIRL GETS
$4,000 FROM LOVER
WHO DISCARDED HER
He Caressed and Kissed Her,
but His Recent Marriage Was
With Another Woman.

Mitchell, S. D., Feb. est took the
jury in circuit court at Plankinton a
little over two hours to reach a verdict
In the breach of promise suit instituted
by Miss Mary Mueller of White Lake
against William Kirsch, and award het
the verdict. setting her damages al
$4,000, although she sued for 100000
The trial reached a conclusion Satur.
DAY afternoon when the jury brought
In the verdict
IL lasted but day, but 1t served to
bring out mighty big crowd Of in.
terested people, coming from all parts
OF the county. The largest part Of the
crowd was women, who, with the men,
hlled the court room to it's capacity, the
women remaining in their seats from
morning until night in order to retain
thelr place In the court room.
1t was expected that during the
course OF the trial the letters which had
passed between Kirsch and Miss Muel.
Ter would be read in open court, and
the audience was prepared to hear
something of an interesting nature
Preston & Wagner, however, the at.
torneys for the defendant, shut off any.
tIing like that coming in by admitting
the fact that marriage contract had
Deen made between the two parties Or
January 5, 1910. This admission acted
as a bar to the introduction of the let.
tiers and of any evidence prior to that
period.
The defense brought out the fac,
after the marriage contract had been
made the young woman told Kirsch
" ne found any girl who he could love
better he was free to break the en-.
gagement. Kirsch stated that after the
engagement Miss Mueller commenced
20 grow cold and Indifferent toward
him, and did not show the affection foI
MN that she at one time evidently
possessed
When Miss Mueller was on the STAND
statement that Kirsch showed a great
deal Of affection for her, that he car.
essed her and kissed her, and that these
acts were of frequent occurrence. They
had been going together since 1906
Late last fall Kirsch was married tt
another woman, and at the time Mist
Mueller and her relatives attempted tt
prevent the bans being solemnized by
the Catholic priest, even invoking tn,
aid OF Bishop O'Gorman, who, it IL
stated. notified the priest not to per-
form the ceremony. 1t was accom-.
plfshed, however. One of the peculiar
incidents OF the trial was that brothe,
or k1rsch, who married one Of the
mueller girls, was witness for the
fair plaintiff, declining to stand by hi.
brother in the case. Although he wa.
not brought on the stand, for his ties.
ttmony referred to the period LreyiouA
to 1910. 1t is stated that Miss Mueller
intends to take up her residence on &
claim In the western part of the state
The verdict Of the jury seems to have
been a popular one.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-03-02
STEALS NAME OF
DEAD WOMAN AND
HOLDS A POSITION
Teacher In the Quaker City
Schools Masquerades Sue
cessfully as Another.

Philadelphia, Feb. 2S.--For four years
The board of education has been paying
salary of woman now believed to
be dead to a teacher who passed her.
self off as this woman, and who gained
admission to the schools through us
ting the qualifications of Miss Clara r.,
Green, whom she impersonated and
who graduated in 1883.
The fact Of the assumed personality
Of Mrs. Mary e. Irwin, a teacher at the
Martin school, only became knowk
through family quarrel, which led her
brotherinlaw to disclose the secret to
Dr. Matthew j. Wilson, a member OF
the board who reported the matter
to the elementary schools committee.
Not Qualified Under Law.
A subcommittee was appointed to IN
yestigate the woman's record and to
discover whether or not she was Miss
Clara Green before her marriage.
Records were searched, inquiries made
and the members Of the committees
convinced themselves that Mrs. lrwln
was an impostor. They found that not
only was she not the person she pre-
tended to be, but that she had never
passed an examination emitting her to
teach, that she had never gone through
the high school and had never grad
uated.
es called to testify that Mrs. Irwin was
not Miss Green Members on the grad
Mating class of 'S8 did not hesitate to
saw that they had never seen the Wom-
an who confronted them as their for
mer school friend and classmate. In
the face of this, Mrs. Irwin insisted
that she was the person she claimed
10 be. and she even picked out her
picture from a photograph taken on
class day. more than 20 years ago
That proves conclusively that you are
not Clara Green" one of the women
who was present at the time declared,
for that is not the picture or cara
Green, but of another member or the
class. Besides Clara Green was bru'
net and you are blonde"
Woman Holds to Story.
Members Of the committee heard
enough to make them believe they had
been victimized in an unusual way, but
they gave the teacher the benefit OF the
doubt, and called another meeting, al
which she was represented by her at
lorney, who however, refused to let
her testify in her defense and asked for
postponement Of the trial.
This, Avery d. Harrington, chairman
of the elementary schools committee,
refused to grant He called Mrs. lr.
wins brotherinlaw, Harry Irwin, to ties.
tify that she had never gone to the
high school in this city, and that she
was married in Camden, in 1890, to his
brother, James c. Irwin, Kensington
weaver. The marriage license was pro-
auced and it was found the woman's
maiden name was written as Mary E
Green Others among them, neighbors
and relatives Of her husbands family
/ declared that they had always known
Mrs. Irwin as Mary and that they had
had tacit understanding that she
was holding her position under pecul-
'ar circumstances.
Twice while she was being question
ed by the investigating committee Mrs
irwin tainted She would not give up.
however, and with courage and tenacity
held to her story of being the former
Miss Green. The committee will advise
her dismissal.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-03-02
HEARING IS HAD
FOR EVA KREITER
Will Have to Answer to Charge
of Numbering Her
Husband.

Aberdeen, S. D., Feb. 2S.--The hear
ing of Eva May Kreiter for the al
legged murder Of her husband, Philip
Kreiter, near Hecla. February Is, is
on before w. o. Jones, justice of the
peace here today.
There is little doubt but that Mrs
Kreiter will be held to answer in
circuit court to a murder charge. w.
J. Morgan, OF Hecla, and former Judge
l.. w. Crofoot, of Aberdeen, appear for
the defense, and e. b. Harkin, states
attorney for Brown county, for the
state No new facts were brought out
at the hearing. Kreiter's body has been
taken to Topeka, Kan, the former
home Of the couple for burial, a broth
err. Charles Kreiter having arrived to
accompany it there.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-03-02
TAMMANY FIRM IN
BACKING SHEEHAN
Withdrawal of Shepard From
Race Does Not Affect Fight
at Albany.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 2S.-Whether the
withdrawal of Edward M. Shepard, as
a candidate for the United States sena.
torship and Martin w. Littletons let
ter to Charles +. Murphy, asking him
TO bring about the retirement of Will
lam +. Sheehan, will have the effect OF
bringing about an early break In tho
senatorial deadlock, was moot ques"
ton in Albany today. There was nc
quorum on the first ballot. Mr.. Shep-
ard received no votes.
Mr.. Shepards withdrawal was not
unexpected, it having been intimated
last Thursday that he was preparing
10 retire. The report that some of Mr.
Sheehan's supporters were waverins
and the fact that Senator Depew's term
expires this week, was looked upon as
indicating a near crisis.
New York, Feb. 27.-Friends OF
Charles Murphy, leader Of Tammany
hall, made 1t clear today that the
withdrawal of Edward M. Shepard
from the senatorial contest would In
no wise affect the effort to elect WILL
lam f. Sheehan to succeed Senator De.
pew.