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i A LETTER THAT WENT ASTRAY Secret Service Man In Game of Life and Death. "Here make baste or you will be too late. Take tbis and go to tbe saloon referred to. Read as you go. There's your car now." The chief thrust a letter into my hand, and I ran out of the office just in time to step on a car going downtown.

I knew the letter referred to the coming of the prince, for we had no time to attend to other business than his protection. In the car I read: saloon, 11 a. m. Beer. Glass over.

PENOCHLE. At precisely 10:50 I strolled intp saloon. Sitting at one of the tables. 1 called for beer and cast my eyes about the room. There was but one person seated, and tbe moment I saw him 1 knew him to be my man.

Fortunately for me, he had come early. I must get him away before the man he was to meet entered. That man did not know him, but did be know that man? We shall see. I sat for a few minutes watching him and saw that he was nervous. Then.

6xing my eyes upon his, I emptied my beer glass and turned it upside down on the table. He started. 1 got up and, going over to him, said in a low tone. "Follow me." He did so, and as we left the saloon a man with a red beard entered and cast on us both a piercing eye, which he did not turn away till we were out of his sight. "A narrow escape," 1 muttered.

"That's the man who was to meet Penochle." "Why did you not wait for me to give the signal instead of giving it yourself?" asked my man. "Had no time to waste. Have you arranged "I have the bomb." It would be impossible for me to keep up a conversation with him, even for a few minutes, without betraying myself. My only hope was before doing so to gain sufficient information to locate the conspiracy. "Where is it?" 1 asked, referring to the bomb.

"Between the mattresses of my bed." I wanted to ask where his bed was, but did not dare do so. "He is expected in the morning." 1 said instead. "When is it to be done?" "While he is being driven to his hotel. That Is the "Where will you stand?" He looked at me. surprised.

"You mean where will you stand." "I will attend to that. You must hand me tbe bomb However, these details must be arranged later. At present 1 can only make an appointment for tbis evening. Meet me tonight atlet me see. Go to No.

street, rear hall room, tbird floor. 10 o'clock." "It won't do for us to be seen talking together on the street. Goodby." We were watched, though I did not know it. and by one whom 1 rather than my anarchist had cause to fear. 1 went to the office and reported the program to the chief.

We arranged that a number of men should appear at the point of rendezvous at 10:05 o'clock and arrest Penochle. 1 purposely made the hour five minutes after that of the meeting, hoping to gain some information before taking my man in. A few minutes before 10 o'clock 1 went to the rendezvous, a room that I kept for such purposes in the worst part of tbe city, and. going upstairs, opened the door. 1 started back.

There sat the man with the red beard who bad eyed us when we left tbe saloon. "Whereis" 1 stopped. "Penochle? Penochle is a very hazardous game. Just now I happen to hold jsix aces." "Six? Ordinary packs hold but four. Perhaps you count the joker." "You show your ignorance of the game." he replied knowingly.

"The game is one of life and death. I know that." "What card do we play?" "The knave, who arrives tomorrow." "Very good. By whose order?" "The circle." "Good again. And who is Penochle?" The man would soon trap me. 1 repeated to gain time.

Then, remembering that my companion of the morning had said. "You, not I replied evasively: "That seems to be the question: Is it you or "Who is Penochle?" he repeated sharply, moving his hand, which now for the first time I noticed was concealed under his coat. "Don't bully me." I said as unconcernedly as it was possible. "I am not the one designated by the circle to be It has assigned me special work, and if you kill me you will break the chain." "What work?" At that moment the door opened, and my companion of the morning entered excitedly. "A letter has gone astray," he said to the man with the red beard.

"This man must have used it." Like a flash my interrogator raised the concealed hand, which held a revolver, and covered me. "I play my six aces. Every one of the chambers carries a bullet" "You're too late. The game's up." My words were based on hearing steps on the stairs. The door was opened suddenly, and half a dozen revolvers pointed into the room.

The prince arrived the next day, but was not molested. '-ifc IrnMi I'm 111 i In In the Balkans and Laundered in China. Bread is made in different shapes and in different ways, according to the taste of tbe various nationalities. He Was Mistaken. Mr.

and Mrs. Flatty were having quite a brisk little quarrel. "You have no regard for my feel- ings," asserted Mr. Flatty. "You treat me worse than you do your dog!" "How can you say such a thing?" demanded Mrs.

Flatty. "I do nothing of the kind. I never make tbe slightest difference between you!" Chronicle Plain Dealer. CROPS DURING 1913. Report of Secretary of Agriculture Shows That They Have Fallen Off.

Very brief space is allotted this year to a discussion of, the crops in the United States in the report of the secretary of Special emphasis is laid on the fact that the figures quoted are estimates, and it is pointed out that this fact should be constantly kept in mind. From the estimates at hand it appears that the production of crops in 1913 was materially below the average, tbe yield per acre of all crops combined being smaller than in any year in the past decade with the exception of 1911. The corn crop, the most valuable product of this country, according to the estimates, fell below 2,500.000.000 bushels, which is smaller than any crop since 1903. Wheat production, with an estimated total of 753.000.000 bushels, is the largest ever recorded in this country. This crop was matured before tbe drought became effective.

Brief mention is made as to crop conditions throughout the world. From the estimates it appears that there were increased areas sown to wheat, oats, barley, rye and corn and that the wheat acreage has probably yielded a record outturn. Barley, oats and rye are bountiful crops, but corn will probably -give the poorest result in twenty years. 11- THE PRODUCTION OF HOGS. To produce pork profitably hogs must feed and graze continuously on pastures and crops particularly planted for them, is the advice of experts of the farmers' co-operative branch the bureau of plant industry, department of agriculture.

Very seldom is the growing of bogs for-slaughter a source of profit unless proper grazing and feeding methods are followed. In the spring, summer and fall there are many crops for pasturing hogs, but during the winter the crops to select from are limited. On almost every farm the production and keeping of hogs in winter is (Intensive and generally it is not profitable, for 4. the reason that large quantities of corn are fed without products of green crops. More winter grazing is needed, for which many crops are adapted.

The most reliable are, however, rape, rye, oats, wheat and barley. For grazing purposes these pasturing crops for hogs should be sown on specially well drained and prepared land that is either rich or has received a liberal application of manure. Good winter pasturage is not obtained except on the best drained lands. The seeding should be heavy to insure a thorough planting. The young plants will grow slowly in tbe winter and many plants will be needed to famish plenty of pasture.

Crimson clover will do well with rape, rye, oats, wheat and barley and will mean an improvement on the land. 11 IIHfl'HtHHIII4l STRANDQUIST L. Lodian in Foresi stream says: "The bread of the lialkans. curiously made in the form of chains, is sold from the arms and necks of itinerant pedlers. In tent life in Balkauia the detached links are often used for fun at quoits or serve a more usefui purpose in temporary curtains and awnings Then when the campers run out of provisions they literally eat their curtain rings! Tbe Japanese bamboo bread, so named from its shape, is a somewhat similar product It is sliced and sold in strings.

"The sun dried bread sheeting of central Asia looks much like chamois leather and Is made' up in pieces of bed sheet size It is compounded from flour and raisin sirup and is highly esteemed by coffee drinkers. In thewas bazaars of tbe caliphates it is frequently seen banging in place of awnings to shield the stalls from tbe sun. "One of the strangest crackers comes from Russia. It is known asfitthe mouth begl and. besides being much appreciated as a tea biscuit is quite commonly used by merchants ignorant of tbe three R's as a makeshift abacus in counting money, a lower string of ten serving for kopecks and an upper string of the same number representing roubles.

More picturesque still is its usage as an extempore ring for marrying poor peasants with whom the gold is lacking. "Most singular of all, however, is the peculiar pith bread of China, which, instead of being baked, is laundered out in narrow strips with a hot iron, much in the manner that a collar receives its finishing, ft is made from the central tissue of tbe fatsia trees and is valued highly by the citizens of the 'flowery republic' as a dainty cracker to eat with their little cups of watery, unsweetened tea." Since no news has been sSnt in from this place during the past two weeks'. the happenings will be given iff this number. Victor Albin made a trip to' his former home at Clarkfield, a. couple of days before Xmas.

The Schoolma'ams Tharaldsonrttud and Olson spent the holidays at their homes. J. Stolhammer returned from Grygla a couple of weeks ago, and will maybe spend 1 winter in thi's vicin- 4 ity. Albert and Selma Lofstrom and' Jennie Holmstrom came down from Kinistine, Canada, to visit with relatives. Israel Benson, who has lately been operated on at Fosston, for cancer on the lip, returned home last week, and seems to be getting along fine.

A grand Xmas tree festival was held at the church. A fine program listened to by a large audience. The Bethesda congregation held its annual meeting last week. Carl Larson made a trip to T. R.

Falls on Tuesday eve. Mrs. Henry Dahlin of Alhia visited with the Bjorkman's during the Xmas time, as the Dahlin's now are interested in some real estate in this town, it is hoped that they will some day make this town their home, Miss Ida Dufva returned home from Argyle last Wednesday to visit the Hendrickson family. Laura Sihlberg and little Gladys is visiting at Wm. Forsberg's home in Warren.

Andrew Sihlberg also spent a couple of days there last week. Miss Linda Lofgren came home from T. R. Falls on Tuesday before Xmas to visit her sister, Mrs. Carl Holmstrom.

Axel Strandberjg and family came home from Canada to enjoy a visit at John Aune came home on Friday from a short visit with his sister at Battle Lake, Minn. Miss Sine Bernhardson went to Newfolden on Saturday night to visit with the Johnson's. C. K. Koland made a trip to Warren on Sunday evening.

Misses Minnie and Violet Lofstrom left for Bronson on Monday morning. The latter will attend school there during the winter, while Minnie will return home after a few days' visit with the Nordling's. A Sunday school has been commenced in the Hanson school house with Mr. Emil Johnson as teacher. In spite of the cold weather quite a number of children and adults attended the school.

A surprise party was given to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haugen on Saturday evening. The C. T.

Gustafson family enjoyed a pleasant visit of some of their acquaintances from Iowa last week. Rasmi Nelson went to Karlstad on Saturday evening to attend to business matters. Carl and Albert Carlson succeeded in catching two wolves in their traps on Saturday last. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This remedy has no superior for coughs and colds.

It is pleasant to take. It contains no opium or other narcotic. It always cures. For sale by Ed Quistgard. -Vi- SCHOOL REPORT.

Report of School District No. 50 for month ending Jan. 9: No. of pupils enrolled, 27. Average daily attendance, 21.

Average number of days attended by each pupil, 16. Those who have been present 20 days are: Verner and Elver Back, Mildred Johnson and Frank Lubarski. Those present 19 days are: George Lindstrom, Herman Johnson, Eva Stancyk and Myrtle Lindstrom. Those present 18 days are: Nellie Stancyk and Mike Stanko.Jennie M. Johnson, teacher.

Stomach Troubles Over. Mr. Dyspeptic, would you not like to feel that your stomach troubles were over, that you could eat any kind of food you desired without injury? That may seem so unlikely to you that you do not even hope for an ending of your trouble, but permit us to asure you that it is not altogether impossible. If others can be cured permanently, and thousands have been, why not you? John R. Barker, of Battle Creek, is one of them.

He says, "I was troubled with heartburn, indigestion and liver complaint until I used Chamberlain's Tablets, then my trouble was Ed Quistgard. Sold by A WARREN AUTO CO Buick and Overland Agencies. Now is the time to have your car overhauled. can do it right. VICTOR ALVARADO NOTES.

Mathias Peterson from Warren, spent Tuesday of last week at the Henry Backstrom home here. Supt Mitchell of the Public schools of, Warren, and Prof. Neraal, of the agricultural department, and Gill Lamberson were here Saturday and organized a farmers' club. The following officers were elected: President E. Edman: Secretary, Mr.

Berg Treasurer, Willie Palm. Mr, and Mrs. Martin Sands gave another party at their home last Thursday evening. All report a fine'sup'per anS real good time. Mrs.

Martin Ferring and baby, and Hilda Bergan are visiting friends in Warren. Rcadmaster Nelson from Adams, N. was in our village Friday. Olive Wahlund and sister Mrs. Olga Wahlund-Sundby spent the time bei tween trains in Oslo Saturday.

Whoever'before heard of anyone using bicycle in January to and from work? Lewis Sands does and even went to Oslo on it one evening last week. Mr. and Mrs. Nils Hendrickson have moved into their new building on Well Street. Sanfrid Johnson is spending a few days in Minneapolis.

Iver Lodoen and Lewis Sands were Warren callers Sunday evening. Hilmer Lindberg returned to Canada, Monday evening after an extended visit with relatives and friends here. John Sands, Lewis Sands, George Sands, Nels Lodoen and Walter Johnson spent Wednesday evening in Oslo. Mauritz Peterson is on the sick list. We hope you will soon be well again, Penstroke.

L. M. Olson of Warren, was a business caller here Tuesday. A meeting for the purpose of organizing a Swedish Lutheran Congregation in the village of Alvarado will be held Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15th at 2 o'clock.

Mrs. Ferring was a Warren passenger Friday. Delia Nordlund made her weekly trip to North Star College Tuesday evening. T3ie Elim Swedish Lutheran con-regation lieid annual meeting Jan. 8th.

Peter Nonllund was elected a deacon and Charley Porten and Martin Linrud trustees. The receipts and expenditures of the past year amounted to about $1400. It was decided to call a theological student from Rock Island to serve the congregation next summer. Prof. A.

W. Knock, who has served the congregation during the holidays, returned to Rock Island on Tuesday. Mrs. Peter Nordlund was pleasantly surprised by the members of the Elim congregation on her birthday, Dec. 19.

A number of articles and a large sum of money were presented to her in memory of the occasion and as an evidence of esteem- in which she is held by her friends. Mrs. Nordlund desires thru the columns of the Sheaf to thank the congregation and all her friends for their kindness. Daniel Nordstrom, I. N.

Lodoen and Peter Nordlund are Warren visitors this week. A Difference in Working Hours. A man's working day is 8 hours, his body organs must work perfectly 24 hours to keep him fit for 8 hours' work. Weak, sore, inactive kidneys can not do it. They must be sound and healthily active all the time.

Foley Kidney Pills will make them sound and well. You can not take them into your system without good results following their use. They are tonic in action, quick in results, and contain no habit forming drugs. Try them.Warren Pharmacy, Ed Quistgard, Prop. LAUNDRY BY PARCEL POST Send us your dirty clothes by Parcel Post and we will return them clean and fresh.

We Pay Postage One Way on Orders Over 50 Cents. WARREN STEAM LAUNDRY Phone 157.. MIDDLE RIVER. From the Pioneer: M. N.

Gullikson went to Warren Tuesday and returned today. A baby girl was born to Mrf and Mrs. George Gusa December 27th. Joe Pesola is wearing a pleased, countenance these days. The whyness thereof is the birth of a baby girl at his house on New gear's eve.

J. J. ganders has taken the contract of conveying the children of himself and Taral Peterson to and from the school during the winter term of school. Mr. Grimstad and wife, of Aspelin, arrived here Tuesday on their way from Fillmore county to their farmstead.

Mr. Grimstad had gone from Aspelin to.Fillmore after his family. Louis Gregoire, who has a homestead near Aspelin, shipped his household goods from Grand Forks to this point Tuesday and arrived here enroute to the claim to make his permanent residence there. Ole Brenna shipped a car of cattle to South St. Paul Saturday.

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