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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27
COST OF A cow.
An Estimate Which Is Entitled to Careful
Consideration.

An Eltmate Nnlcn ~ EnViUIeu To Oare1ui
Consideration.
But very few statistics on the cost of
any thing lie along the road of dairy
thought We have been a nation of
gues,b,rs on pretty much every thing
connected with farm work. What does
it cost to raise a COW? is question
that we have heard hundreds of men
guesu at but very few had facts and
facts and figures to back their judg-
ment. Hon. Josiah Shull, secretary of
the New York State Dairymen's As
ISOLATION, has been figuring on the
problem, and the following is the re-
suit at his hands:
FIRST YEAR-First five days sucking
the COW, no cost. Next twenty days,
skim milk after setting IL hours, 8
quarts per day, 100 quarts q l cent,
Sl.60, Next twenty days-Skim after
"a hours, 100 quarts q ! cent per
quars. 50 cents. Then full skim fol-
balance of season, 1925. Pasturage
for tie season, $500; 1872 pounds OF
meal and shorts, till one year old,
equal to pound day, ST. 80; 800 pound:
of hay, $500 These estimates result
in eotal of $12.47.
SECOND YEAR-Six months pastur-
age, 5000. Six months to hay. 1.60C
pounds, $500. 1872 pounds of meal
$l.S2. Making total cost at two
years old of S2S 30.
A calf we'll reared should come in
milk at two years old, and her product
should pay her way after that with s
profit- From two to five years old, the
prodaot should be as follows: Of milk,
from to 8 years old, 5000 pounds
from to years old. $500 pounds
from to 5 years old, $500 pounds
making total of Is, 200. At one cen
pound, or about two cents a quart
we get the value of the product
S132.00
Cost of keeping throe to five year
old: Three years to pasturage, 1926. so
3 years to hay, 9,1S0 pounds, $45. 80
LOCO pounds meal, $40; to which ado
cost OF heifer at 2 years old. 1928. 20
and we have total cost at 5 year
old OF $1o9.69. We have got the valu
of tho product. $4,000, from whicl
we take $4,000. the cost of keeping
Leaving balance to the credit of TIL
cow, at years old, of $22.31.
This is the estimate of the averag
COW. A well selected, improved AMI
mai will produce much larger yicld
# not a double amount, which vii
proportionately increase the income il
comparison with the cost. -Hoord'
Dasryn,an
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27
nscApEncs OF DIAMONDS.
v,x Precious stones Are No Longer Con
.ld.red the Proper Thing.

. Precious Stoutr hfe 49,
adhered the Proper THING.
Tho dacadenee Of the diamond daily
grows more marked. 1t has long been
q bodoe of yulgarity when worn oy
man. and its indiscriminate use by their
own sex has brought it into disrepute
With women who are really fastidious.
v ith any thing else except an OBJECT
which eonfers distinction on Its pos
SCISSOR, the greater its popularity the
Greater its triumph, but the diamond
once the most prinoely OF gems, and
ND possession of which was almost the
UNIQUE privilege of royalty-has lost
lis ascendency through its very popn-
I,ritv "a an article of adornment- In
onr dny it is in no sense unique, nor
ara its associates such rs to give 1t dis
tinction. 1t thrusts its glitter ON the
eva in the street, in the railroad car,
in every public and unsuitable place,
and usually with q background OF fat
ness and ugliness which it only serves
to bring into unpleasant prominence.
When human bcing makes one
thine an ambition and turns every eff
fort TO the realization Of that ambition
it is pretty certain of accomplishment.
With many women the possession OF
pair of solitaire diamonds is the one
thing in life desired and to be
secured. The realization OF the
ambition may come late. but
Young or old, the woman who has
compassed her object is so proud il
that fact that she does not propose te
hide the light of her diamonds under
bushel, with the result that she brings
discrcdt on herself and on what sht
considers her most valuable possession
The love Of the gem itself. although
savoring of childshness and OF thu
barbarous tastes which still survive II
civilized humanity. is one thing; tn
love Of displaying the diamond in pub
lie another. There are women, ant
men. too. who have mania for dia
monds almost like that of the mise
for gold. They love the glitter an
sparkle, and delight to feast their sigh
anu touCH Ol INC PiOoiOu" o''""ASN
But these are not the people who flaun
their treasures in the gaze of the pub
lie. 1t is the better half of the luck
Spectator, the matrimonially promote
shop-girl, the gamblers gladly an
the obese wife of the retired pawr
broker, who never feel entirely clothe
unless somewhere on their perso
Q seintillates the ever-present diamond
The wearer may be somewhat down {
the heel and out at elbow, and
thorough acquaintance with soap an
water may have never been included
: her experience, but the diamond atone
Y for all. In our time the burden I
$ vulgarity is too great for the queen
t gems, and in cultured estimation 81
e sinks beneath the weight. ChtcaS
q Tribune
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

VARIOUS petitions were presented by
Representative Hermann to the In
terror Department, from settlers in
southern Oregon, asking for Nh early
adjustment of the swamp land contro-
versies, for confirmation Of their home
stead and presumption proofs. They
represent that their homes are in
volved, and that for years they have
resided on and cultivated the same,
and deny the claim OF the State under
the swamp land act. The insuiiiciency
OF clerical aid is the. usual excuse for
delay in adjustment of long pending
controversies from land districts.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

Juan Panadero gives very funny
account of the performances of the
Mexican Indians in Guadalaiara on tn,
lst of September The day on which
tho law competing them to wear pan
falcons went into effect. The balco.
nies were full of pre- ty girls, watching
and laughing at the antics of tn
aguadores, cargadores. curboneros
etc, as they went about their respec
i've duties, Some of the men got their
pantaloons on wrong side before, 9th
ers did not know how to use he peck.
cts, and others walked very awkward,
ly. The Indians have finally accepted
the new order of things with great
good bumor, after the usual prelimi.
nary grumbIing.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

A POLICEMAN In Mexican town has
been arrested for passing Mexican
dollars made OF lead. Such u crime
is rare In Mexico. The penalty is
very severe, being the amputation OF
the right hand for the first oilense,
the left hand for the second offense,
and for the third ofIense the prisoner
ia stood up in the cemetery and de
tail OF twelve soldiers shoot through
him at wall. There are no blank
cartridges. OF late years counter
letters sometimes get long imprison'
ment for the first offensc.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

FoR the fiscal year ending 1887 the
deficiency bill that Burns, OF Missouri,
introduced in the House, provide Tor
an appropriation Of $4,000 for renewal
Of the signal service cable at the
mouth OF the Columbia river. No
part of this money shall be used in
laying new cable until the Secretary
OF War shall be satisfied that the old
one cannot be repaired. Five hun
bred dollars OF tho above sum is fol-
repairs
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27
CONGRE SSIONAL.
Legislation Pertaining to the Interest
of the Pacific Coast.
SENATE.

Bills, memorials and resolutions
were introduced as follows:
By Jones-A concurrent resolution
requesting the President to negotiate
with China a treaty containing pro
vision that no Chinese shall enter the
United States except ambassadors and
others engaged in diplomatic service,
and merchants engaged in trade be-
tween the United States and foreign
countries.
BY Saulsbury-A joint resolution
declaring that no further effort can be
properly made by the United States to
obtain the cooperation of the Euro
pean governments in establishing a
common ratio OF values between silver
and gold, as money.
BY Milliken-A bill to take the tax
off tobacco and the duty off sugar,
with rebate or bounty to compensate
producers OF cane sugar in Louisiana
and beet and sorghum sugar in Hi
nois, Kansas and elsewhere. This will
amount to $l0,0O0,000, and the re-
duction under the bill will reach nearly
$9J, 100000.
By Tellcr-To grant rights of way
through Indian reservations to the
Rio Grande & Pacific and Denver and
Rio Grande railway companies. Also
TO equalize the allowances for extra
expenses at presidential postoffices.
BY Edmunds-To incorporate the
Maritime Ship Canal company o
Nicaragua.
By Mitchell-A memorial from the
fourteenth legislative assembly OF Ore
gon, praying for modification of thu
treaty between the United States ant
the Chinese Empire so as to stop ant
prohibit immigration of Chinese ant
other Asiatic laborers altogether, ant
adopt such lawful measures as may b.
necessary to rid the countay OF thos
already here.
By Dawee--A bill providing for tn
appointment of an inspector of Indian
schools, who is to have direct super
intendence OF all schools now estab
lished throughout the west. Tn
inspector is empowered to discharg
teachers, abolish schools and otherwis
manage the education of Indians.
BY Spooner--A bill for the erectio
of public building at Cheyenne
Wyoming, to cost $4,000.
By Cullom-To pension, at the rat
of IS per month, all surviving officer
and enlisted men who actually serve
sixty DAYS in the northwest in tn
Black Hawk Indian, or in the sout
in the Florida Seminole war. Pei
sions are also granted to widows {
deceased soldiers of these wars.
special provision declares that this az
shall not be so construed as to grant
pension to Jefferson Davis.
By Reagan--To amend the bill il
troducel by him to regulate immigr
ton, so that the right of immigran
to remain in this country may
challenged at any time within twel,
months after their landing.
BY Bowen--To establish mint
Denver.
The Committee on Territories i
} structed its chairman to report fave
ably for the division of Dakota, al
admission OF South Dakota as Stat
Senator Mitchell intends to insis
either by separate bill or amendme
to the river and harbor bill, that f
: ture work at the Cascades be done
contract. Senators Vest and Cockrt
and others heartily join in this.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

MAMMA, sayeSt thou that papa
.abors to get bread for us?" Yes, my
daughter. And why does he not
labor to get us earamelsp" Tl0o Re
iublics.
What was Nero's greatest act OF
,rueltyg' asked the teacher of the class
IN history. "Playin' tho fiddle" was
The prompt response; and the teacher
let it go Mt that. Washington Critic.
That Boy
MY boys at school" the mother cries,
And now have some hours of peace"
Alas" the teacher sadly sighA
THAT urchin's pranks will never cease"
--RasEnn p~S.A
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

A MEMORIAL asking that the Colyille
Indian reservation be restored to the
public domain has been presented TO
Congress. The reservation contains
5000 square miles and 800 Indian
inhabitants.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

A plant has ben discovered in
India VIII CT is sa d to destroy the
power of tasting sugar. Il will he
useful in counteracting morbid
appetite for sweetmea;s. which is m
active promoter of indigestion. An.
other plant found in Madras DESTROYS
he relish for cigars and tobacco.
Thus two important curat;ves ar
added to the materia med.ca. Boston
Budget.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

THE trustees Of Alameda, Cal, have
passed an ordinance declaring euca'
lyptus trees to be nuisance, because
OF their destructiveness to sewers and
their obstruction to the electric light.
and authorizing the Superintendent
Streets to remove them from tho pub
lie streets.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

The British ship The Goolwah, from
Penrith 70 San Francisco, was aban-
doned ut sea January 7, in latitude AZ
north, longitude 10 west. All on
board we're saved. Loss $50, 600.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

ALL reports seem to agree as TO tho
excellence of the coming orange crop
in southern California. The Pomona
Progress names 1900 to $500 carloads
as the probable output, against 600
carloads last year.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

THE people OF Salem have caused
the introduction in both houses OF
Congress OF bill appropriating $lOO.
600 for the construction OF a postoffice
building in that city.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

THE New York Produce Exchange
reports the visible supply Of grain,
January 7lh, as follows: Wheat, A.
857 600 bushels; corn, O, lS4 600; oats,
1896 600; rye, 100000; barley, 3,
32S.OO0.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

THE Colorado Cattle-growers' Assoc
citation has 534 members, who own
over / ,20O,00 head Of cattle, and O,-
600 horses, representing $5O,OOO,OOO.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27
1, poured for weeks together,

Twas the dolefulest o, weather,
Yot in her eyes there beamed happy light;
And pondered well the reason
of her smiles in such a season
tai she said: II see a rain beau every nightw
-Harper's Basdr.
Omaha Man-"You make pretty
good profit out of cotton-seed oil now,
don't youp" Some do,
but l don't" "Why notP" Badly
located" "Oh! Too far from rail-
road, SUPPOSED" No, l am on a
railroad; but there isn't manu-
facturer of leaf lard or creamery butter
Within five hundred miles"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

A Fraud Detroit Man-"Hello
bub What's the extra out for
baseball game3" Newsboy-"Nsw-
,ailroad accident-dozen people killed
want copyP' Detroit Manor
course not This newspaper business
IS fraud. They print an extra on
the least provocatIon. It's shameful!'
lid Bits.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

A statistician of benevole'p' w.
lust counted large ensowmens amour n1..
inc to $4,000, 900, which have ' ssl
given or bequeathed to religious 70, " ""s
secular institutions wltmh ~.
shreo mon Indianapolis JoN'"'.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

THE decrease in the public debt OF
December amounted to $l4 1884, 500 !;
the decrease since June 80, 1887, $685.
S3O,335.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

JAMES 3. BECK has been reelected
to the Senate by the Kentucky leg
islature.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

--Tnat gifted South Carolina boy who
feeds upon gravel will be man of a
good deal of sand if he grows up. -
NJ y. Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27
HONOR IN IN DusTRy.

Wealth Gained by Personal suns ,,,,.
and Riches Acquired by Trlekery.
Undoubtedly there is muca wealth
which is worthy of honor, as symbolic
ing the energy. industry. vision and
far-sceing judgment of its possessr
He who acquires it with honor and
employs it with wise generosity, stand,
worthily in the list of public benetac.
tors, and richly deserves the respect
and admiration that is accorded 70
him. But it is the in discriminate
adulation that exhausts itself on mere
riches. no matter how they have been
gained or how they are used,
that is largely responsible for the Dis.
honorable transactions which We all
lament, Few. indeed, are without
blame in this matter. But few give
heir approval S, heartily to char.
acter and intelligence, when cid
in homespun. as when atircd in
| broadcloth. But few pause to discrin.
mate between the wealth gained BY
personal superiority and that acquired
by tricks and deception before they do
it reverence. Every one, BY purifying
himself and showing honor o. ly whdt
honor is due, can do something tOwar'
purifying the morals of trade. hlh
expression of social respect and con
sheraton be so strong an incentive
action as to lead rem to make almoi
any sacrifice to obtain it, great an
solemn responsibility rests upon ever
indy dual rs to his share OF such e.
preston. If he honors what is NJ
really honorable, he contributes
commercial immortality as surely
does the manufacturer who adll'efsl
his goods CT the merchant " no dec ,
his ulJ,nmers. -Philadel ma Ls'0N
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

In the United States the average
yield OF wool is about six pounds per
head.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

A man dug a well twenty-five ies'
from eucalyptus tree, lined itsph
cement, and placed over it suOs,ah
tial cover. The water was carfleu
the house from the we'll in WOODEN
pine. In that wooden pipe was .
knot-holc. II time the well oesan
i've out. The water, TOO was
oniring strange taste. ESplora'lo u,
developed the fact that Inc wen ,l h~
been filled up with masses OF euca! w,
tus roots. Tho tree had run 'oD'
straight for the knot-hole' twen's, u,S
feet off, and by that me'hoa s''A''
the we'll itsolf. Boston BadgeS
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

WILSON has been returned to the
Senate by the Iowa legislature.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

o,a7Over $4,000 year is spent by
ers for tobacco.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27

Tho late Richard Quain left nearly
his eut;re fortune. amounting to $375,'
coo. to University College, London.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-01-27
voRri.AND

fFsncy roll, v
(3regon. ,,e
inferior gra"o
Pickled ;., .o,,
Csslifornia T r1ll
do pier
CHEESE,
Oregon, ~
CCsliforniaa .as
EGGS , ICE
DRIED FRuI
IApples' 9rssiIi 7
4Apricots' new ne "
Pears ears mscbiil1
Pitted cherrlf
iPjtted pl.unls
Fiss, CAL, in |
Cal. Prune ,,,,j
oregon pruh'
FLOUR .
Portland Pat |
Salem a., II,
White Lily Y
Country brai |
supsrflne -
GRAIN II
Wheat, Val |
Barley, whoI
Oats, choice
do feed ed: :
Rye, . 100 ID |
Feel
Ban, v ton |
Shorts, . to
Hay, v ton,
Chsp. y ton
OIL cake me
FRESH I R
Apples, Ore re-
Cherries, ~
Lemons, ca y
Lines. Y III
riverside o
Los Ange l. |
Peaches, p
HIDES -.
Dry, over ! |
" ct salted |
Murrain hi
Pelts 49,.
VEGETAb
Cabbage, y
Carrots. y
Caulifowe
Onions 80
Potatoes, J
Wool
East Gregg
. Valley Orr
The Somerset reporter., 1888-08-23
AT WASHINCTO

Secretary Whitney has ordered Admira
Luce, commander of the North Atlantic
squadron, to proceed in the Galena tc
Port au Prince, as the presence of al
American man-of-war is needed there on
account of the state of the martial law
which exists there. Admiral Luce was
directed to report to the American consul
and aid him in protecting American in
terest in fIaytian waters and bringing
about a solution of the trouble
In the telegram to Surgeon Genera
Hamilton from Jacksonville, DIR. Mitch
ell president of county board of health
states the yellow fever is becoming more
severe. For "A hours preceding =, NJ,
noOn-day there was one new case, one
death, two recoyeries, cases to under
treatment 81. Total number of cases TO
date 80, deaths 5.
General Scboield has issued an order
announcing that he has taken command
of the army, and details his present sides,
Sawyer, Bliss and Pitcher, for duty at
army headquarters. Colonies Sheridan
Blount and Kellogg of General Sheridan, s
staff, are also retained and assigned to
temporary duties at army headquarters.
The national Senate passed bill
amcndatory of the act of the 18th of June,
1888, relating to postal crimes. The max
imum Imprisonment was reduced from
ten to five years. On motion of Senator
Frye. it was ordered that the final vote on
the fisheries treaty be taken Tuesday.
Senator Morgan spoke in favor of ratifl-
cation. Messrs. Allison, Hale and Beck
were appointed conferrees sn the sundry
civil bill.
The Chinese bill occupied the attention
of the House. Mr. Dngley took prom
inent part In the discussion.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-08-23
The Farmers Festival,

The annual State Fair at Lewiston ha.
become the great farmers, festival of
Maine. This year it will be held Sept II
H. and the attractions will be so great
and varied we have not space to ennmer-
ate. There will be all and more than can
possibly ne crowded into the four days.
The sums offered in premiums for each
of the leading classes of Maine Agricult-
ure amount to thousands of dollars. no
department being omitted, and all will be
represented. The Stock, Horse, Dairy,
genealogical, Poultry, Manufactures, Fan
cy Work and Miscellaneous departments
are all included, and the premium list
| Sshow all details have been carefully at
! tended to.
A change has been made in the ticke
system. so that the regular admission fe,
will be charged to all EXCEPT life members
but to offset this entry fee of 80 as here
tofOre, will be charged, but all stock
articles and exhibits can be entered anC
compete free.
The officers of the Society are ;-Presi
dent, Rufus Prince, of Turner; Trustees
the Pre-. S. G.. Jerrard, Levant, Alonzo
| Libbey, Sacarappa, Ben. Hilton, n. Arson
and Geo. f.. Bracket, Belfast; Secretary,
A. l.. Dennison, Portland; Treasurer. il
+ Briggs, Auburn, each of whom super
vises their various departments during
the Fair
For information, premium lists, entries
&C, address the Secretary at Portland til
Sept. after that date at the Park, Lew
iston.
Entries in stock dept. close August 30
for trotting purses, August %; Hall and
miscellaneous. Monday, Sept. 10,
The Somerset reporter., 1888-08-23
Harmony.

While standing IN the crowd at Mr.
Blaine reception last week in Augusta
" q haiIey ~ TIT. town had his pocket
hook stolen from him containing nearl,
sl1i. aud notes, checks aud accounts /,
the amount Of sl5n more. 1t WAS In tn,
inside pocket Of his vest and was Ia
ken no bouht by pick-pockcts during thu
jAmming aud jostling Of the crowd.
movement Is being inaugurated fo
the building aud equipping Of a mill o
factory at Mainstream at the cost O
about $50 800 provided that other parte
will loan the projectors $4,000 to be pai'
In i've yeaIS at six per cent Said loal
will not be required until the completion
of the building. and a claim to tina
amount will be given on the structure
Said factory Is to manufacture all kind
of goods and implements from wood
The water-power at Mainstream is unsur
passed for excellence, and the vicinit
around can furnish lumber in abundance
The Somerset reporter., 1888-08-23
Significant.

L. c. Robbins, a lifelong Democrat, a
prominent lawyer of Buffalo and former
friend of Grover Cleveland, has come
ont for Harrison on the tariff issue. Ii
is very significant that in no American
city Is there more reluctance to vote for
him than in Buffalo, where he lived so
long.
At the republican caucus held in Clark 5
Hall, Caribou, Friday evening there were
80 persons who formerly voted the Dem
ocratic ticket who declared themselves
republicans this year There were also
several greenbackers who have returned
to the Republican party.
There is change with those that vot-
ed the third party ticket in Sherman,
two years ago. Seven out of eleven that
voted that ticket, have declared their
intention of voting the republican ticket
this year and are now acting with the
party.
Ex-Congressman Hervey c. Calkin a
life long democrat and a leader in Tam
many Hall has announced his intention
to vote for IIlarrison and Morton. II
have taken this step" said Mr.. Calkin to
Tribune reporter "because | think free
trade is becoming the chief principle of
the democratic party"