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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-01
Interests OF the Nations---
Book News and MISCELLANY
By Willis Fletcher Johnson

the initiator of party government. The
trans alton by the accomplished inter
national lawyer, j. L. de Becker, D. c.
l.. of Yokohama, is most excellent
Eor readers of English this is the
most interesting and enlightening of
books. not on Japan, or about Japan,
but from her inmost spirit by man of
tomorrow Incidentally, it shows how
American living has leavened the Jap
anese lump.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-01
Canln Lewis

THE NINETY FIRST THE FIRST AT CAMP
LEWIS. by Alice. Palmer Henderson. Illus
tratcd svo pp. 30 John c. Barr. Tacoma.
Largest of all the cantonments OF
our army in the great war. it is said,
was Camp Lewis. Surely none was
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03
WE WANT PHOTOGRAPHS
OF EVERYONE IN SERVICE

The Hope Pioneer wants the pic
ture of every Soldier, Sailor, Marine
Nurse, or Y. M. c. A. or X. c. work.
er who has served Uncle Sam or the
Allied Nations in this recent World
War, and is counted from Steele
County. Parents, relatives or friends
who have or had sons, relatives or
friends in the Army, Navy or in camp
should take a vital interest in the
matter and assist us in getting those
photos. Without your help we will
be unable to secure the pictures
needed.
The Pioneer is compiling data and
will issue a de luxe edition in book
form of the war activities in Steele
County since the United States en-
tered the struggle, and it needs the
photographs of the boys who took
part in a minor OF larger degree, it
matters not which. We want every
one of them. If you haven't a pho
tograph, be sure and have a ques-
tionnair filled out as we need all re-
cords to make the edition complete.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

There are several changes in our
telephone exchanges operators this
last week. Miss Myrtle Sheetz, who
has served the company faithfully for
the past couple of years, resigned and
Miss Alice Curfman, of Page, has TAX
en- her place. Miss Flossie Fosdick
has also resigned her position, which
has been filled by Miss Lotto Wood.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Miss Ina Jefferson entertained the
teachers Tuesday evening at ar April
Fool party. The guests were fancy
and came in costume. The evening
was spent in playing games and each
guest was expected to do a stunt
Mrs. Wheeler, who was dressed in
gypsy costume, told fortunes. A
delicious lunch was served.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Syverson's Department Store at
Cooperstown, is showing wonderful
ines of Suits, Coats; Dolmans, Dresses,
Skirts, Waists, Shoes, C%orsets, Millin-
cry, Hosiery, Gloves Muslin, Knitted
and Silk Underwear. We are COM
plete Ladies' Outfitters and specialize
in these lines. Come and visit or
order by mail. We will fill your Or
ders carefully. Big Furniture Sale
Now On.
SYVERSON'S, Cooperstown.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

The book will be issued as 500 as all
the data is secured and will be worth
having in your home. We will take
good care of the photos and e that
they are returned to the owners.
Don't miss having your sons picture
in this splendid book.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Ensign Porter Rugg, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Rugg, formerly of
Hope, spent the week end visiting his
uncle, Wynn, and other relatives
and friends in this city. Ensign
Rugg was on his way. to Camp Lewis,
Wash, to take up his naval duties
there.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03
Announcement

HAVING recently purchased
IL the Luverne Hardware & I'M
plement Co., permit us to extend
to you a cordial invitation to visit
us when in town.
Mr.. Kroner has a thorough
knowledge of the hardware and
implement business, having been
in the employ of the Hope Imple-
ment Co., and for the past four
years has acted as MANAGER for An
ton Fried & Son of Eckelson, ND.
Mr.. Sander is we'll known
through this community, having
been born and raised here and
needs no further introduction.
We will carry a complete line
of hardware, implements, tractors,
automobiles, lubricating oils, and
paints.
1t will be our aim at all times
to give you high class goods at rea-
sonable prices, along with high
class service.
We will be glad to have you
make our store your headquarters
when in town. We assure you
that you are welcome whether you
purchase or not.
Very truly yours,
LUVERNE &
IMPLEMENT CO..
J. A. KRONER GEO.. SANDEN
Successors to Luverne Hardware & Implement Co.
Sevareid Bros.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Uncle Sam" has made it easy for
you to send us your shirts, collars and
dry cleaning. Our work is first class
and guaranteed to please. We pay the
return postage. Send your next bun
die to your home institution. Call in
and see how we operate when you are
in town.
DEVILS LAKE STEAM LAUNDRY
305 5th St. Devils Lake, N. D.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

VIM. Nash, who was recently dis
charged from the army, and has spent
some time visiting friends and re-
latives in Minnesota, returned to
Hope Monday and will his
former position on the Brown Farm.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Barley and Wild Oats are hard to
separate with a tanning mill. Bring
a sample in and u it through u
Colfax Wild Dat Separator and see
the result. Will also separate Wild
oat from tame oats.
HOPE IMPLEMENT co.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

A telegram was received Monday
from Pvt. l.. A. Pepper, who was
stationed at Camp Lewis, WASH, in
forming his mother, Mrs. Emma Pep
per, that he had been discharged from
the army, and would be home in a
few days after a short visit with re-
latives in eastern Washington.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

J. Mccullough, Jr. met with an &C.
cident last week that has laid him up
for some time. While riding after
cattle his horse slipped and fell in
such a name as to break Johns leg
about three inches above the ankle.
At present he is getting along in good
shape.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

A. l.. Silberstein returned from the
Twin Cities, Friday morning, where
has been visiting Mrs. Silberstein,
who, while returning from a winters
trip to Texas, was taken sick with
appendicitis and and was obliged to
submit to an operation.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

What? Comedy, "Off Again, On
Again, Gone Again" Who? Mary
O'Holligan. Where? Hope Opera
House, Friday evening, April 18th.
Why? For benefit of the Y. w. C. A.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

FOR SALE-Five head of good,
young work horses, also four sets of
work harness.
2-3ti. G.. D. FISHER
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Smut. One of the greatest enemies
of the grain grower. Inspect our
stock of smut mills and place your
order before the spring rush makes
1t impossible to get machines.
HOPE IMPLEMENT co,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Thos. Cookie and family returned
to Hope Tuesday, from Fargo, where
they have been spending the winter.
They are now busy moving their
household goods into the Standley
residence on the north side of town.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

statesmen WANTED to solicit or
ders for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or Commission. Ad-
dress THE HARVEY OIL CO., Cleve-
land, Ohio.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Miss Grace Lunding and Frank
Sussex returned to their studies at
the University of North Dakota Mon
day evening after spending a ten day
vacation at home.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Annabel Estella Darling at tn.
Hope opera house, April 18th. He,
presence will purify you.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Rolfe Kraabel is home from the
University and will remain here as
sisting in Kraabel & Kraabel's store.
Rolfe has just completed a tour of the
state with the University Glee Club.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

! Locals !
3 As We Heard Them 81
Grandmother King is on the sick
list.
Trueman Bowen spent Sunday in
Fargo.
Mrs. N. N. Lunding is visiting with
friends in Fargo this week.
Mrs. F. C. Martin was a passenger
on Monday evenings train.
English services at the Lutheran
church next Sunday at 1890 A.. M.
Sheriff Sparrow was down from
Finley Wednesday on official bust
ness.
M. j. Brown arrived in Hope Sum
day after a trip by auto from Mimi
eapolis.
Thu pNvyo1 N0Srht0~c VIyS11 hold -
food sale at the Bijou Theatey Sat-
urday.
A. N. McKellips left for St. Paul
Monday evening on business. He
returned this morning.
FOR SALE: Silver Mine Seed Oats
and Seed Barley. Inquire Of
c. S. SHIPPY
Corn meal and corn -four as long as
it lasts-$l.26 for rs lib. sack.
FERD GRAMS
There will be a dance at Finley
next Wednesday, April 10th. Four
piece orchestra. A good time. Come.
Miss Ella Larsen arrived home
from Fargo yesterday after having
been in the hospital there for some
time.
Mrs. Ferd. Grams and son, Erwin,
went to Finley Wednesday morning,
where they had some dental work
done.
j. A. Pepper, of Fargo, was in
town last Friday looking after bust
ness interests and visiting friends and
relatives.
Maggie Callagan will present the
"bist of references, for Il writ thin
mesilf,,, at the Hope opera house,
April 18th.
Rolfe Kraabel is home from the
University and will remain here as
sisting in Kraabel & Kraabel's store.
Rolfe has just completed a tour of the
state with the University Glee Club.
Miss Grace Lunding and Frank
Sussex returned tn their stndios at
the University of North Dakota Mon
day evening after spending a ten day
vacation at home.
statesmen WANTED to solicit or
ders for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or Commission. Adj
dress THE HARVEY OIL CO., Cleve-
land, Ohio.
What? Comedy, loft Again, On
Again, Gone Again" Who? Mary
O'Holligan. Where? Hope Opera
House, Friday evening, April 18th.
Why? For benefit of the Y. w. C. A.
VIM. Nash, who was recently dis
charged from the army, and has spent
some time visiting friends and re-
latives in Minnesota, returned to
Hope Monday and will resume his
former position on the Brown Farm.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Mrs. N. N. Lunding is visiting with
friends in Fargo this week.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Leave your magazine subscriptions
at the Pioneer Office.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

The Ladies Aid of the Congresa
tional Church will hold an Easte,
Sale, and Dinner will be served a
noon on Saturday, April 18th, at tn,
Hope Opera House. Watch for fur
Their notice.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Maggie Callagan will present the
"bist of references, for II writ thin
mesilf,,, at the Hope opera house,
April 18th.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03
HORSES o SALE

I have several good farm horse
for sale.
1-2t w. H. SUSSEX.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Mrs. F. C. Martin was a passenge
on Monday evenings train.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Trueman Bowen spent Sunday in
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

j. A. Pepper, of Fargo, was in
town last Friday looking after bust
ness interests and visiting friends and
relatives.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03
Locals
As We Heard Them

Grandmother King is on the sick
list.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Mrs. Ferd. Grams and son, Erwin,
went to Finley Wednesday morning,
where they had some dental work
done.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

English services at the Lutheran
church next Sunday at 1880 A. NJ.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Miss Ella Larsen arrived home
from Fargo yesterday after having
been in the hospital there for some
time.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

There will be a dance at Finley
next Wednesday,, April 10th. Four
piece orchestra. A good time. Come.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Corn meal and corn -four as long as
it lasts-$1.26 for rs lb. sack.
FERD GRAMS
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

Sheriff Sparrow was down from
Finley Wednesday on official bust
ness.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-04-03

FOR SALE: Silver Mine Seed Oats
and Seed Barley. Inquire of
C. S. SIMPLY
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09

man wrote to me. It was while we
were selling paintings in Washing
ton. The influenza epidemic kept US
there five weeks-last October and
November.
Mr.. Ortiz is an art connoisseur.
He knew Mr.. Ratzkowski and took
us to his estate for luncheon. There
for the first time 1 noticed the
piercing ardor of his eyes when he
looked at me. Then began my strange
persecution.
"He would come to the DUPONT
Hotel or to our art salon and flood
me with these horrible letters. /
did not know at first he wrote them.
-Finally,5I went to Mr.: Ratzkowski.
He also disbelieved they could have
been written by an art lover who
had purchased thousands Of dollars
worth of our pictures.
Notes of Passion.
''The notes were in French, some
of them hupdr eds Of words in length.
They were full of the most passionate
cries. I answered none of them, and
did my my. best. to avoid the man.
"Once Mr.. Ratzkowski opened two
of them by mistake. They angered
him and he discharged me, although
I pledged him my word I had given
Ortiz no encouragement. ----...
IT fed to New York. More letters
followed. The persecution continued.
Ny health became bad and I decided
to sue. consulted my lawyer, Fred
erick Francis Weiss, and Shepherd N.
Edmonds,, a detective, who had re-
covered some stolen trunks for Nine.
Bernhard. -
at had kept most Of the letters.
They were unsigned"
The letters held by Nine. Beakhurst
are closely written on small sheets
of paper. They are burning protesta-
ticns of love. One read in part:
my Darling Madeleine-I feel you
near me, your eyes lost in pleasure
papitating, FACILITATING, burning, hold
! ing back SO as not to respond toe
/ quickly. I am jealous now and have
fears, my dear love. love you"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
LOVE UNNEtCOME;
SUESFOR $4,000

NEW YORK, May "a weird story
Of a millionaire and a young French
business woman and OF passionate
notes written her in Washington
are back Of a $4,000 damage suit
filed in the Supreme Court here.
The defendant is Julian Ortiz.
wealthy chemist, who, married Alice
du Pont, daughter Of Mrs. Elizabeth
CANDY Bradford du Pont and the late
Alchasis du Pont. Their estate,
GFeenvilIe,. is one Of the show places
Of Wilmington, Del.
The complainant is Nine. Madeleine
BeaIIhurst, former secretary to Sarah
Bernhard Nine. Beakhurst, come
" brunette, alleged she lost her posi-
ton as assistant to Jules Ratzkow-
ski in the sale Of French war pic
lures because of the unwelcome at
tentions Of the du Point relative.
This followed a flood Of anony-
NOUS letters written TO her In
French. In her complaint she asserts
her health was seriously Impaired by
the shock of the millionaire's i'm
portunities.
1t was an amazing story she told
I'm the quiet little French hotel where
she is stopping. The seal wrist bands
on her broadcloth suit shook with
rage as she talked. There is more
than a faint suggestion of the boule-
Yards in her accent. She stamped her
foot and cried: 49, 80 e. vs.
Began IA Capital.
what would you think OF
stranger who wrote to you: Are
you burning with love for me as
am for your An this and more this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09

fcoptinued from First Page)
agreed to help ANYBODY attacking
England, for we were hghClng
England at that time.
There is no telling what we may
be doing twenty-five or fifty years
from now. .
Suppose Germany is absolutely
crushed, crippled PERMANENT
LY. as the peace agreement IN
tends,
Then Germany is no longer a
wall of steel between Western Eu-
rope and Russia, Eastern Europe
Asia.
If Germany is helpless on the
West. she is also helpless on the
East. Suppose Russia, Bulgaria
Turkey, Asia, driven by Bolshe-
vism, sweep over Germany. Then
England and America agree to go
over and stop the rush before 1t
touches France. 1t is a big under
taking.
ANYBODY that had undertaken to
nrotect Johnstown against an ex-
cess of water before the dam broke
would have had great deal to DO
after the break came.
If this country can successfully
guarantee its own people against
trouble from the East or West
across the ocean, it will do well.
To guarantee the Western strip
of Europe against the pent-up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09
TODAY

power Of Russia, Asia, plus the
weakened power of Germany and
Austria, is a big guarantee.
The United States is engaged on
great adventures and great re-
sponsibilities. We have travelled
a long distance from the time
when Europe, Asia, and Africa
were far off and all our thoughts
were here at home. The way to
make the best of this situation is
to KEEP THIS NATION WELL
ARMED ON THE WATER, IN
THE AIR, UNDER THE WA
TER WITH SUBMARINES,
FREE TO GO AND HELP 9TH
Frs IF 1T MUST AND OUGHT,
ABLE IN ANY CASE TO PRO-
TECT- ITSELF AGAINST THE
REST OF THE WORLD.
In reading the peace terms, you
noticed that the German army can
have only 100000 men, and they
must volunteer for LONG periods.
The navy can have only $1,000
men, and they must enlist for
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, ordi-
nary seamen, twelve years for Of
ficers.
The reason is plain.
When Napoleon cut down the
Prussian army. he forgot to say
anything about long enlistments.
The thoughtful Prussians took the
limit of men into the army for a
short time, gave them intensive
training, turned them out, took in
another lot Of men, turned them
out, and so on, until they had the
men Of Prussia all trained for
fighting. ..-.
With an army Of 100, 900 and a
navy of $1,000, Germany could
soon have 100000 or 100000
trained fighters on land and 20o,-
900 on the water, giving each man
only six months training.
The compulsory long period Of
enlistment means that for twenty
years to come only a handful of
Germans shall be permitted to
know anything about land or sea
fighting.
But it is at best a childish pre-
caution. This country could get
1000, 900 or 5000. 900 men ready to
fight inside of six months. Other
countries can do it. The way to
keep peace is to kill AUTOC-
RACY, in Germany and every
where else, and make peace DE-
SIRABLE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-09

power Of Russia, Asia, plus the
weakened power of Germany and
Austria, is big guarantee.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-05-18
LET HIGHWAY CONTRACT

TUCSON. May 1.-THE contract
for the construction of the mountain
road from Apache Camp to Soldier
Camp has been awarded to Li;tlejohn
Singleton & Murphy, for s5O,0e0 bid.
according 10 unofficial but regarded
as authentic reports reaching the city
Monday. The report could not be YER
ifed at the forestry office. where it
was said no report had come from tn ,
district Office at Albuquerque. N NJ.
The bids were to have been opened
district office at Albuquerque, n NJ.
The result of the competition would
come to the forestry service officially
through the public roads bureau.
The read bid upon is seven miles
long. The estimated price for the
work, according to the government
figures was $4,000. The excess of
$4,000 will be borne by the govern
ment.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-05-18
OF GLOBE
NINE CONCERN BOOKS ASKED

PHOENIX. May l4-Charges on
the part OF the stockholders that funds
have Teen Improperly handled have
resulted in the issuance of an order
by the state corporation commission,
compelling the president and secre-
taIy OF the Northern Dominion Mine
and Development company of Globe.
20 appear before the commission on
May %. At that time they must bring
all records and books OF the company
that the same may he investigated.
The records in question are said 20
have been taken 10 Fl Paso by The
wanted officials. This action in con-
;rary to Law, according to commits
sion officials.
May - has been set as the date
Of 4 hearing against the Chandle:
. Water and Power company. which
will be held in the Chandler school
house at p. m.
On May 23 the commission will
hear the application Of the Ray Elec-
trio and Telephone Co. to discontinue
the serving of electrical energy to
Kelvin.
There was no appearance on the
part OF the city yesterday when the
time arrived for the hearing OF the
contempt proceedings against Mayor
Corpstein and other city officials
Later in the day an answer was filed
by the city attorney. This case deals
with the water rates outside the city
limits. The superior court ruled tha.
the corporation commission exercised
/ jurisdiction, but an appeal has now
been taken by the city TO the su.
preme court.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-05-18
ARIZONA ROSES FOR
SOLDIERS OF Ell PAso

SOLDIERS OF El PASO
PHOENIX. May 14.-Arizona roses,
sent by Governor Campbell, will be
showered on FL Paso county soldiers
when they are welcomed after their
war service in the Texas city tomor.
row.
The rose barrage" will be a re-
plea Of that formed by Arizona blooms
when FL Paso acted as host to the
men fthe 15Sth regiment recently
and when Governor Campbell attend
ed to carry the states welcome to its
returned fighters.
The governor said tonight that the
reception rendered the Arizonans at
Ell Paso had been so warm and sin
cere he wished in some manner to
indicate the states and his apprecia-
ton Of the hospitality Of the Texans.
He accordingly had ordered the mum
itions" shipped for the rose barrage"
to be fired" as Arizona's greeting to
FL Paso county's fighters.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-05-18
PROPOSE BOND ISSUE FOR
NEW PHOENIX WATER PLANT

PHOENIX, May IA new grayi-
ty water sytem for Phoenix to>cost
H,Sl5,242 may be the subject of a
bond issue in the near future. follow.
ing instructions from the city com.
mission to City Attorney Sloan to
thoroughly investigate the proposal.
The plan calls for the construction Of
innlteration galleries adjacent to the
Verde river near Fort Mcdowell and
the building of a concrete reservoir
with a capacity OF e5,ooO.OoO gallons.
holds the contract for the construc.
tion Of several buildings at the state
fair grounds, started the big job to-
day. Under the terms OF the contrac:
he is given IS days in which to com.
plete the work.
Tombstone epitaph., 1919-05-18
IN cLASsiFicA-
TioN OF PUBLIC LANDS

SANTA FE. n. NJ. May 15.-The fol-
lowing information has been received
1t the Geenral Land Office here from
the Office OF the secretary Of the in
terror:
Secretary Lane announces good
progress during the month OF April
in the classification OF public lands
by the Department OF the Interior
through the instrumentality of the
Geological survey. The classifications
turing the month involved coal. oil,
water power. and public water lands.
More than half million acres Of
land. previously withdrawn for class
ification as to their coal content were
restored TO the public domain as not
containing coal. This land was al
ready open to agricultural entry un-
der the surface acts. Over one hun
dred million acres of land have now
been classified by the Geological Sur
vey under the coal land laws. nearly
&c. .000. .000 of them as coal lands. with
an appraised value of 1886. 7S3, 600
One hundred and twenty acres pre-
viousiy withdrawn as oil land were
restored during the month as not con-
tanning OIL.
over 2,C90 acres of land were add
ed to the public water reserves maa-
ing a total of 219.44s acres now set
aside by the government for stock
watering purposes. The acreage of
water power lands was decreased dur
ing April by the restoration OF 1000
acres which have not water power
value. There are now over two mil
lion and a half acres reserved by the
government for development under
the water power laws"