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Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-09

When the last boy Is gone as rule
the farmer rents his farm and moves
TO town to lead retired" life. and
instead OF trying 10 better and advance
agriculture by his experience his
counsel and influence, no simply be-
comes nothing.
AS matter OF course, as long rs
the insane idea prevails that man
must run over quot farm) from 80 70
100 acres Of land to make living for
one family. partnership business ON
the farm will be impractical But
there Is no good reason why there
should not be house az least on every
forty acres OF farm land. and believe
IL would DO better 10 reduce II TO
twenty acres. There would not neees-
sarily need DO q complete set OF build
ings. The dwelling houses might be
in group and all use the barn and
other buildings In common. A system
81 this kind would serve TO settle the
question Of isolation ON the farm. and
would make IL possible for John smith
to take his boys and girls into part
nership. Would IL not be a pleasant
sight to see on every farm a group ot
buildings their number in proportion
10 the number of children and the
number % acres In the farm2 Under
conditions Of this kind the head Of this
farm would not have TO move 20 town
for society bus no would stay on the
farm To encourage the boys with his
presence aud his influence The adop'
ton OF this system would solve tte
question OF how 10 keep the boys o.
the farm The question Why boys
leave the farm Is not hard % solution
/ With mo the question has besn. why q
great many more DO not leave The
farm. Under our present policy there
Is really no iuducement 10 keep an In
telligcnL Industrious ambitious boy
on the farm and not until there y az
entire revolution Ia our system o.
farming and farm management wlll 4
be- possible 10 offer such Inducements.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-09
EHis Mind rs Gone.

"Old man Clamwhooper has mar.
ried again"
"You don't tell me So -
Eyes, and he has married right
young girl, forty years younger than
he is. y
well. / declare. His other wife
only died six months ago. and he went
on 50 at the grave that ! expected
that he would lose his mind. "
well you see your prediction has
come 10 pass. Texas Siftings.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-09
set br Ren FRANKLIN.

On the old Boston and New Haven
turnpike, in the southern part Of New
London county Conn. Is an old mile
stone, nOtched and moss grown, that
was set there by Benjamin Franklin.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-09

factory, and Is making ham strings Of
snake hides.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10


THE announcement that Ii Hung
Chang IS insane will not greatly agi-
tate America, but in far Asia it is
momentOus news. Had Bismarck in
the plenitude OF his power suddenly
lost his mind the fact would have
been no more startling to Europe
than the insanity Of Ii Hung Chang
Is to Eastern Asia. Ii Hung Chang
must be ranked among the most re-
markable and influential statesmen
Of the century. He has long been
the first political subject in China
and the virtual ruler of the country.
As Prime Minister of the empire and
at the same time Viceroy of one of
its chief provinces, his power has
been almost absolute He was the
most intelligent, sagacious and pro-
gressive of the nations great men
and singularly free from the common
egotism and prejudices of his coun-
trymen. Hence he was hospitable to
foreign ideas. He was quick to per
ceive that the foreign devils" Of
America and Europe cxcelled the
Chinese in the useful arts, and as
much as was possible he appropriated
to the advantage Of the Chinese for
eign Industrial inventions and meth
DDS. He appreciated the wonderful
advantages Of railway transportation,
and it has been reported that he was
personally DESTROYS Of establishing a
railway system in China, but this was
more than he was able to accomplish
in the present stage of Chinese civili-
zation. He employed Americans and
Europeans freely in the Chinese army
and navy, with the result of greatly
improving both branches Of the SER
vice. His misfortune obscures the
bravest and most intelligent native
genius in the Chinese Empire, and it
will prove calamity of worldwide
consequences if the reactionary senti-
ment against which he was the chief
barrier shall become ascendant.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
Money at "a Dull Season.

If one has shop, hen-house, Earn
or tight shed with southern expos
ure and glass, he can put in a second
hand stove at a cost of 81 or 81, keep
the place warm with waste wood,
which ub0uuuS on mOSU Trims, anu
start plants for the gardens of his
neighbors and OF those in the sur
rounding villages These will in
clude cabbage, tomato, pepper, egg,
celery, and other plants. If the
room IS not the warmest it makes no
difference, and if the plants grow
slowly they will be harder and give
better satisfaction In transplanting.
At Gin high these seedlings will be
ready for sale and should command
Csc per dozen at least. if sold in little
boxes filed with earth. The boxes
of thrifty plants can be readily sold
from house TO house or left at the
stores on commission. The grower
will be astonished bv a neat little
sum from no apparent outlay. A
room l0xl2 is large enough for a
starter. If it is dark, insert some
sashes, which many be made cheaply.
Have the sashes 3x6ft and let the
middle supports for the glass run
lengthwise only. When setting the
glass let it lap, but be sure that it
does not extend over tho next pane
more than in. To make these plants
the best for looks and growth, SOW
| the seeds in fine, rich soil and trans
plant them an inch apart at inch
high. They will not be retarded long
and will grow more rapidly than ever.
Before being finally placed in the
boxes for sale, they should be trans
planted second time into boxes and
beds and 2x3in apart Nothing is
more important for their appearance
and after-growth than two or three
| transpIantings.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
Expsr,men.. won Po,a.os.

In experiments at the Utah Sta
tion for various purposes, 1t was
found that depth OF planting did not
materially affect the total yield OF
the crop. Also that when they were
planted near the surface the tubers
contained 23.1 per cent more starch
than when planted deep, and were
therefore worth 1875 per cent more
for eating purposes besides being
more palatablc. Shallow tillage, and
even no tillage was better than deep
tillagc, ract which we hope will not
lead to careless culture. Eight
inches apart in the rows was found to
be the limit of greatest production,
as the yield OF greater or less dis
lance diminished. Increasing the
distance between the rows did not APP
pear to decrease the yield. Close
planting resulted in an increase OF
moisture and decrease of starch In
the tubers. Planting nearer than one
foot in rows three feet apart Is not
recommended. In the production of
potatoes, quality should be one of the
prime considerations. since they hold
such an important position In family
use.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10

THE Chicago dedication parade
made one thing quite eyldent-there
are numerous brutes and plug-uglies
on the police force who are dis
grace TO the city. The throngs that
filed the streets OF Chicago were not
a mob or riot. They were good
natured American citizens, and the
guests OF Chicago, all gathered for a
holiday. Never had more manage
able throng collected on any occa-
sion. There was nothing to excite
the brutality OF the police, and, In
the management OF such a concourse,
even severity is uncalled for.
Nevertheless, acts of barbarity were
frequent. Women were roughly and
indeccntly handled, men were
dubbed, and profanity and obscenity
heard on all sides from the mouths
of policemen. 1t is fortunate that
all this happened during dedication
week. Next year the city will be
filled for months with crowds much
larger than those which are here at
present, made up largely of visitors
from foreign lands. For the honor
OF the city and the whole country
the brutes and plug-uglies should be
weeded out of the police force.
Major McClaughry and his leading
subordinates are gentlemen, and
certainly do not wish to be held re-
sponsible for the vile language and
outrageous conduct OF the men I'M
der their charge, Several cowardly
and brutal acts were witnessed by
distinguished people in the process
sion OF that day, and commented on.
The city is already sufficiently
Inundated. If Major McClaughry
cannot prevent his officers from as
saulting women and inoffensive citi-
zens, he certainly can prohibit the
common use Of profane and vile
language.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
Protect the sheep.

The tendencies at presen0 are for
more sheep on the farms; and more
should be kept, especially on dairy
farms. The great drawback has been
the cur dogs. and IL 1t were not for
these great many more sheep would
have been kept. The Legislature
should rive us good fair dog law,
but until we have it we must devise
some means 10 protect ourselves.
One good way of protection is to
fence in small fields with chicken
wire or woven wire fences Another
is by the use of portable hurdles
which may be moved every day or
two. Still another way is by the use
Of bells on the Sleeps neck, using one
to every eight sheep. These will not
only scare the dogs when they get in
with the sheep, but will give alarm.
sheep owners shppld have good
rifle handy and send all dogs that are
found In the flock 'pver the river. -
Farm anc Home.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
Impromptu Speeches.

James Russell Lowell is recorded as
saying that he always liked to pre-
pare his impromptu speeches. At a
dinner given to Mr.. Longfellow dur
ing a visit to London, it was agreed
that no set speeches should be made.
After the fruit and coffee had been
discussed, Admiral Farragut arose,
and protested that they could rot
dream of parting without hearing
from Mr.. Gladstone.
Mr.. Gladstone began by assuring
the company that he was of the mind
of Lord Palmerston, who said, Bet
ter dinner OF herbs where no speak
ing is, than whitehall and oratory
Herewith"
His remarks" developed into an
eloquent grafton. He had read the
works of the American poet, and
quoted passages from several of his
poems, and concluded by paying q
splendid tribute to Mr.. Longfellow's
attachments.
The subject Of this superb panegyr-
ic was deeply touched, and replied
without rising in few happily chosen
phrases, prefaced with the remark
that in his case the pen was mightier
than the tongue, and that he could
not make an extempore speech.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
Helpful Ailments.

In England govt is a very preva-
lent and painful disease. In this
country it Is less common. Our CHI
mate inclines US to excessive mental
activity. AS a result OF this the
brain approprlates nervous force at
the expense of the digestive system,
and so disposes us TO dyspepsia; but
dyspepsia compels its victims, in
spite OF themselves, to indulge some
what sparingly in rich food, in the
too free eating of which govt origi-
mates.
OF the two diseases, dyspepsia is to
be preferred. 1t seldom interferes
with the days work, and, except in
very obstinate cases, is almost GER
tain to be relieved by proper diet and
exercise.
Sick headache may often be counted
in the class Of helpful ailments,
though it Is "bitter pill" There
are two forms of it; one has its pri-
mary source in the brain, the other
in the stomach. In both cases there
is commonly some hereditary tenden-
cy to the disease, but the exciting
cause is overwork; OF the brain in one
case, Of the stomach in the other.
The headaches necessitate occa-
sional rest, while the dread OF them
acts as a constant check upon the
tendencies which might otherwise
result in great harm. Indeed, atten-
tion to diet, with a little letting
down of the average cerebral activity,
professional, business or domestic,
will generally insure comparative
immunity from attack.
Acute rheumatism often gives rise
to permanent heart trouble. Chronic
rheumatism, on the contrary, may be
healthful in cases OF heart disease
| For instance, enlargement Of the
heart tends to increase until II
reaches the dangerous limit. The
patients safety depends largely or
his training himself to such habit:
as reduce strain on the heart, and
rheumatic joints In the lower limb.
arc an admirable aid in this respect
The former rapid movements cease
A fatal running to meet the cars Of
the ferryboat is out Of the question
The rheumatism Is an uncomfortable
companion, no doubt, but it may hell
to long lifc--a decade or more, per
haps. beyond the three score and ten
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
workInr and Paoking Butter.

Butter for immediate use need not
be worked as clean as that which is
to be kept for some time. The nutty
flavor OF butter is caused by the form
alton OF volatile oil known as
butyric acid and by the action of a
ferment in the cheesy matter Of the
butter. If this takes place too
quickly and there is too much of it
present. the butter becomes rancid,
while il the butter is washed very
clean and all the buttermilk taken
out, the action is delayed. To pack
butter for keeping it should be sailed
Il or to the pound) after washing
thoroughly, and packed in clean or
new tubs First scald the tub, rinse
it with cold water, then with cold
brine, and rub the inside lightly with
fine salt. Pack the butter firmly to
exclude the air, and to within half
inch at the top Sprinkle with salt
and cover with cloth a little larger
than the top. Press this down and
cover with salt, then put on the cover
and fasten down tightly. Keep the
tubs in a clean, dry and cold cellar
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
Poultry Piokings.

GIVE the chickens fine gravel and
let them help themselves.
If poultry are confined, II they are
not given good variety they eat
much that had better be let alone.
In very hot weather see that the
chickens have some chance to get
into the shade. Too hot a sun is not
good.
be easy 81 ttcasg F2q6SitS dfhS9Splh6 a9s Che
work of keeping down the lice much
easier.
WHILE chickens thrive best In
small numbers or locks, ducks seem
to do better when large number are
kept toG ether.
ONE advantage with geese Is that
they are hardy, easily raised and re-
Quire less care and expensive food than
any other class of fowls.
OK large farms there is no reason
why the chickens runs should not be
very large, as the ground can be put
to few uses that will pay better.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
a snanish Election.

The Spanish regard for fine bull
is well known, Very often the ami.
mails Of the bull-ring ara as famous
as the toreadors. According to a re.
port in a Spanish paper this regard
for the bull was put to very new and
singular use in town in the province
of Toledo recently. An election was
being held in the little town of Orc.
pesa, where the minisrerialists, OF
government party, and the Carlists,
or Spanish "old-liners," were nearly
Of equal strength. Each party,
therefore, was trying to prevent the
other from polling its full vote.
The polling had gone on, without
any apparent majority on either side
until nearly the end Of tho day. All
at once all the parties were greatly
interested in the appearance of a
superb bull, led by colntryman, ex-
aGtltx lhHfeSerytody rooK ;flf ~rnterest
in him.
Presently it was observed that as
certain voters approached the door Of
the booth the bull made a sudden
lunge toward them. This frightened
them so that they took to their heels,
and did not dare to approach the
door again.
But when certain other voters
came up, the bull stepped back po-
litely and let them enter. In course
of time it, turned out that all the
voters who had been frightened away
were miniSterialistS, and all those
whose who had been allowed to vote
were Carlists.
When it was too late to change
the result, and the Carlists had car
ried the day in Oropesa, it came out
that the supposed countryman was a
Carlist "heeler" in disguise, and that,
by means Of a braided stick con-
cealed under his flowing cape, he had
goaded the bull forward whenever a
ministerialist appeared, and urged
him backward when Carlist hove in
eiQhti
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10

when one takes into consideration the
careless freedom OF the Indian child
and its antipathy to discipline.
by system of presents, simple and
inexpensive, the love Of the little one
was won, and when the ground was
prepared the seeds of education were
carefully and judicially planted. Gen.
orally The boys take deeper interest
in their studies and pursue knowl-
edge further than the girls, for the
latter become bellies at l3 or IA and
are more solicitous for beaux than
books. There are several classai
among the children. Those of the
more advanced grade are well versed
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10

task to tame the fierce spirit of the
warriors who had cost the nation so
much in money and blood, but the
experiences of to-day teach differ
emily, and the Apaches who then
spread death and destruction in their
path now stretch forth their arms in
contact with nineteenth century civ
ilization. After Geronimo and his
band surrendered they were confined
in Florida as prisoners, but the eli
mate was less merciful to them than
that Of Arizona and many of them
sickened and pined away and died.
The survivors, between 800 and 400,
were removed to military station at
Mount Vernon, Ala, but they have
so demonstrated their adaptability to
civilized life that they are no longer
treated as prisoners and ply their va
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
Hints To Housekeepers.

"A SLICE OF tomato rubbed over the
hands will remove berry stains.
CARPETS If well sprinkled with salt
and then wiped with cloth squeezed
out of warm water containing a
spoonful of spirits of turpentine to
every quart, will look brightand new,
and will not be troubled with moths
and buffalo bugs
To AVOID duplicating wedding gifts
in silver, it would be wiser to give a
friend fine linen. Really fine linen
to be used on special occasions Will
last a long time, and the happy bride
who receives 1t will always bless you
for aiding her In making her table
handsome.
FoR the obstruction Of the mosquito
Prof. Riley, in his Lowell Institute
lecture, recommends pyrethrum pow
der moistened, made into little cones,
then allowed to dry, and burned in a
close room. The effect Is TO stupefy
or kill the mosquito. The professor
does not think 1t is true that mos
quito bites sometimes inoculate the
body with malarial poison.
TO COOK asparagus cut in half.inch
pieces a large bunch of asparagus; be-
gin at the top and cut till. you reach
the hard butts. Put these aside TO
flavor soup with, and put the tender
pieces in a stcwpan, with little wa
ter. Cook for Is or 20 minutes, when
the water should be nearly boiled
away. Add a quart OF milk, butter
the size OF an egg, bring TO boil, sea.
sen with salt and pepper have two
eggs well beaten; let 1t Just stop
boiling; stir in the eggs, which must
be srly scalded. not cooked hard.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
A CONVENIENT SHED FOR SHEEP.

"A CONVENIENT SHED FOR SHEEP.
made of posts and poles, hewed only
near the mortises and lemons. and
sloping gently back to low and tight
stone wall. The forward pitch is
sleeper and shorter, reaching to with
In four and half feet of the ground.
The roof Is made OF slabs and poles
covered with long swail grass, two
feet deep at the caves and eight feet
at the ridge, and built like a stack to
shed rain. The posts stand on fiat
stones to prevent decay. Board caves
troughs carry the water to the sides
TO prevent mudhole i'm front, and
the ground slopes away from the shell
ter. The shed opens to the south,
allowing the sun to shine in, but ex-
Guiding the prevailing winds. Dur
ing lamblng time, one part Of the
shed Is boarded up close and warm
for ewes and young lambs Movable
feed racks extend from the front TO
within three feet OF the back wall.
The manure is not cleaned out until
spring. Abundant bedding is used,
and the dry compost thus made is a
rich fertilizer. This shed is twenty
five by sixty feet, and will easily hold
100 sheep. American Agriculturists.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
rious business occupations, earning

rious business occupations, earning
money and laying by their savings
for the proyerbial rainy day. Every
thing wears happy, hopeful aspec...
never become wholly civilized, they
look upon it favorably, and their
children are fast drinking in the
sweets Of education.
Some three years ago number Of
Boston people established school at
Mount Vernon, Ala, for the educa-
tion Of Indian children. A building
was erected and placed in charge Of
the Misses Shepard, two young ladies
OF rare refinement, who took the
practical view of civilizing at home
before seeking subjects in the tree
tops or caves of the Orient. These
ladies have accomplished wonders,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10

ones look clean aud neat. The little
copper-colored faces fairly shine after
the vigorous polishing administered
to them by their mothers The chill.
dren are taught to sing and the voices
OF the little ones sound as sweet and
harmonious as those of any Sunday
school In the land as they ring forth
In the good old hymns that reach a
tender spot In the heart OF every be-
lever In Christianity.
Beside the school building, bar
racks, and homes OF the Indians,
there has been hospital recently es-
tablished where the sick are well
cared for. At first the Indians were
averse to entering the wards, but the
few who entered spoke so highly OF
the kindness received that now all
the sick are anxious to be taken into
such comfortable quarters. should
an Apache die while in hospital,
friends bring the body to the woods,
where it is disposed of, but the spot
OF interment Is never dlvulged. The
adults employ their time in making
bows and arrows, baskets, water jugs,
PLAQUES, and in chicken farming.
Their water pitchers are unique
They are made of wicker and are
coated on the inside with resinous
preparation that renders them i'm.
pervious to water, while at the same
time it assumes very polished APP
pearance. The weaving Of blankets,
which are models of workmanship,
occupies much of the time of ths
women.
OF the old chiefs at Mount Vernon.
Loco is the most disposed to civiliza-
tiop. Geronimo at first yearned for
his old-time freedom, and in his face
there was a tinge of sadness and In
his heart deep sorrow over his re-
straint. But the longing feeling has
now nearly departed and Geronimo
looks more favorably on his surround
ings. Like the rest of his people, he
is intelligent and possessed of nat
ural keenness. The Apaches are not
as sluggish or debauched as the Sioux;
but when on the warpath they even
exceed them In cruelty and wanton-
ness. The hope Of the colony, how
ever, is based not upon the old chiefs
but upon the children. They are
very quick to learn and generally
docile. Nothing pleases the little
girls better than to watch the lady
visitors to the station and to exam
inc the make up and colors of their
dresses and bonnets. They are as
susceptible to Dame Fashion as any
of their pale-faced sisters.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-11-10
wlntcrlng clcrnnlums.

For tile last five Years says a corre-
spondent, / have kept my bedding
geraniums in the cellar over winter,
and the plan has proved very sue
cessful one. The plants are left in
their beds, covering them at night to
protect from frost till the approach of
severely cold weather; then they are
dug carefully to preserve the roots.
Atleast two-thirds OF the tops are
cut of and the plants closely packed
In strong, deep boxes with the roots
we'll covered with earth which Is
sifted and packed among them. After
being thoroughly watered the boxes
are placed In the shade for few days,
and stored in dry cellar till spring.
They require no further attention
than an occasional watering. When
removed from the cellar In the follow.
Ing April or May the plants are coz