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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07
RAILWAY MODEL FARMS.
Burlington Road Expects FreiehtaSe on
Larger Crops 20 Repay IL.

The success OF soil culture in the West has
determined the Burlington Railroad Com
pany to establish number of experimental
stations. OF ''model farms, in Kansas and
this direction.
Incidentally the company expects returns
from its investments in increased and regu-
lar crops, necessitaiing heavy freight and
passenger traffic. Model farms have been
established at 0berlin, Kan, and at McCooK.
Holdredge. Alma and Broken Bow, Neb.
Something was done in this line by the CON-
pany last year and with Immediately salts
factory results.
The soil OF the Western prairies is dry and
hard to an unknown depth. However.
where the surface has been disturbed and
capillary attraction interfered with IL be
comes moist and mellow. The surface will
be regularly cultivated to depth OF one or
two inches, and capillary attraction Will
bring the moisture 70 the surface.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07
Uov's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catsrrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. J. Che
ney for the last 10 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
West q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WlLDINa, KlNNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale
Dru ggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent Free
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold BY ali Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

The export of cheese from the
United States ten years ago was about
lis, 600, 900 pounds, and from Canada
so, 900, 900. In 1894 Canada exported
I54, 977, 600 pounds, and the United
States only 1852, 900.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

Dobbins' Electric Soap has been made for %
years. Each years sales have increased. In 1883
sales were 2,o47,62O bores. Superior quality and
absolute uniformity and purity, made this possible
Do you use itf Tryit.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

The West Coast of Florida. the finest semi
tropical country in the world. Illustrated de-
scrlptlpe book sent upon receipt four cents
postage. j. j. Farnsworth Eastern Pass
Agent, Plant System, POI Broadway n. Y.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

Martin Dixs3n. aged forty-six. was slight
ly scratched on the nose while at work at
Packer Colliery No. 2, Shenandoah. Penn,
by . falling piece Of coal Blood poisoning
set in. and be died-l
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

The Malabar coast of India fur
nishes the natives with cardamon and
mustard comes from the East Indies.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

Beauty marred by a bad complexion may be
restored with Glenn's Sulphur soap.
Hills Hair &Whisker Dye, black or brown, Zoe.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softeEs the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c a bottle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

FITSstopped free and permapentlycured. No
fits after first days use of Dr. KLiNEs GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. Free 81 trial bottleand treat
Use. Send 10 DIR. Kline. s3l Arch St.. Phila.. Pa
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

SMALL FRUIT FARMS. PAY. climsts All
suii better and two Esks ahead q Pacific Coast len
arres or more: easy terms, near r1arkefs AooresS
r. NJ Moore, Geni Land Art, Kansas c,tYs l1if=-
bnrg and GnlfR n. Is Washington ST. boston-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

Piso's Cure is wonderful Cough medi-
cine. Mrs. W. PIcKERT. Van Siclen and
Blake AYES, Brooklyn, y. Y, Oct. 26, "a.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

There are 2.743 students at the University
of Calcutta. India.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-07

Cotton cloth, made in India, is mentione,
by Herodotus, b. C. 400. NE53
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
Section Director, Little Rock. Ark.
PremOnition.

The sultan was smiling one of those smiles which haunt you forever in con- temporary fiction, but which outside of that don't do a thing to you. ''Ah,r he observed, with palpable effort to be cheerful, there is truly such thing as premonition. Yes, indeed. Now, when, as has happened to-day. there is riot in the harem to see who shall bring me my slippers, and we have to call out the military to restore order, why, l know perfectly well that the Easter millinery openings can't be far off. Premonit:on? Say.'-Detroit Jour nal.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
An Unfair Advantage.

Dr. Lasker, the great chess player, when in London is in the habit of occa- sionally visiting n certain restaurant in the city we'll known to many chess devotees. On one of these occasions. just prior to his departure for St. Peters burg to play Dr. Steinitz for the cham pionship, fussy old gentleman offered to play him for box of cigars if he would concede him the odds of a queen. The offer was good-naturedly accepted; and on Lasker's winning he became the recipient of a box of doubtful-lookinR cigars, which, however, the donor averred were of good quality. On visit ing the same restaurant, after easily defeating Steinitz, Lasker happened to meet his late opponent, who asked him what he had thought of the cigars.
 "First-ratei" replied the champion; 'in fact, l might almost say they won me the match" 'Indeedl l am de- lighted to hear iti" returned the old gentleman. much pleased. "Yes." con- tinued Lasker. with a merry twinkle in his eye, Il gave them all to Steinitzl" London Answers.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06

told by miners returned from the Klon- dyke fittingly rival the stories of Cali fornias golden period.
 As far back as 1860 a deposit of gold was found in the basin of the Yukon by prospector named George Holt. He also reported the finding of coarse specimens along the Hootalinqua river. But 1t was the discovery of gold near Sitka in 1873, followed by the finds in the vicinity of Juneau in 1880. that drew attention to the possibilities of the newly-acquired territory of Alaska as a gold-producing country. The great abundance of gold was first made known by Joseph Juneau, who prospected in the region around the city bearing his name. In 1885 mining prospectors be- gan to scatter themselves along the Rivers Pelly and Hootalinqua, and in the year following much mention was made of the Stewart river as field for the enterprising gold hunter. Rich strikes were made in 1892 by prospec- tors along Miller creek, a tributary of Sixty Mile creek. The progress made in finding gold along the Alaskan and Dritisn Coiunoidn riseTs, dituougn glV- ing high promise of future discoveries of gold, was not followed by anything which created a widespread adventur- ous spirit among people who were out side the mining region.
 The Klondyke and its aptly named golden tributaries, the Bonanza and the Eldorado. have again turned the heads of Americans and Canadians, starting them in pursuit of the metal which has teen described as bright and yellow, hard and cold. heavy to get. and light tc hold"
 The reports from this locality of riches would indicate that the gold
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06

tsnee of $50 miles. The following ad- vice has been offered to parties intend ing to take this route to the gold creeks: No one should venture with out eight months provisions. and these should be bought a; Juneau. He should have 400 pounds of flour. 100 pounds of beans, 100 pounds of bacon. 100 pounds of sugar, 10 pounds of tea. 30 pounds of coffee, 150 pounds of mixed fruit. besides salt. pepper. and cooking utensils. All these can be bought for the sum of 500. To convey them 10 the head waters of Lake Linderman would cost SIS per hundred" A month of perilous travel is ahead of the prospec- tor.
 The Klondyke empties into the Yukon 50 miles above the Big river. Bonanza creek is a tributary of the Klondyke and Eldorado is again tributary of the Bonanza. It is along these two rivers that the most extensive finds have been made. Prospecting on other creeks along the Klondyke has resulted in con- siderable success, and much is expected from future operat tions in this part of the Yukon basin.
 Circle City is 200 miles from the Klon- dyke fields. Fort Reliance is 750 miles from Juneau. The mines of the klondyke run from B to 100 miles from the Alaskan bound sry. and are in British Columbia. The Eldorado is the richest mine of them all. It has 19 claims, said to be worth S3oo,o0o each. The total wealth of the Eldorado, Bonanza, Baer and Gold Bottom mines is estimated at $6O, ,OOO,- 900. Lots are selling at Dawson City, at the mouth of the Klondy Ike. for Ss. .000 and upward. Across the boundary in Alaska there are many mines in opera tion. and the entire region northwest to Forty-Mile creek contains a great deal of the yellow metal.
 The wages paid to miners in the Klon- dyke district are S15 day. Workers in the sawmill of Joseph Ladue. who claims to own the entire Dawson City site. are paid ten dollars day.
 Prices in the latter place are fairly representative of the amounts charged for provisions and articles of wear, and the following list will give interesting information on this subject. These were the ruling prices when the miners left Dawson City to return with their immense wealth and entrance theIr
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06

there is extreme cold. while in the short summer the heat is intense. One of the prospectors. writing recently from Dawson City, has told the world that the dreaded mosquito finds home there. and that he is 'our worst enemy"
 The landing place by the Yukon river route Is St. MichaePs, about GO miles from the mouth of the Yukon. From this point, before the gold fields are reached, 1t is necessary to blow the waters of this great river for a distance of 1890 miles, leaving behind the terri tory of the United States as the des- tination is neared. To reach Dawson City. states recent writer, "one must traverse icy plains. climb steep. snow- clad mountains. and invade treacherous rivers"
 In the shorter route, by way of Juneau. on the southeastern part of the Alaskan territory, difficulties are also encountered. When the Pacific inlets and straits have been left behind and the vessel enters the harbor of Juneau a diversified method of travel lies before the gold hunter. It takes 90 days to reach here from Seattle. Then Dyea, at the extremity of the Lynn canal. Is made. This town reached, the great passes of the Chilkoot, Chilkat, and Moore. with their frequent snowstorms, next invite the weary traveller to con- tinue his journey. This is not path of roses he is about to tread.
 To save themselves when caught in the terrible storms which overtake wanderers in these passes above the Lynn canal, men have been known to crawl under some overhanging rock and remain there without food until
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
YUKON GOLD FIELDS.
Events Which Led Up to the Pres-
 ent Boom.
The Route tO kIondyke-Hardsh, to He Encountercd-surpr Ftgures as to Distances
 Cost of Living.

The excitement caused by the dis co'eries of gold in large quantities long the klondyke river and the waters trib- utary to It, near the Alaskan boundary, has aroused spirit of wealth-hunting which will not be allayed for many a day. Determination to become pos. tessed of the riches of the cold and dreary Yukon basin has impelled thou sands to go forth, in many instances with very imperfect preparation, to se- cure the yellow metal, which, it is known, this region so largely conceals. The gold fever has taken such a hold along the Pacific coast that breathless haste to reach this new land of promise has dominated all considerations of pru- dence and even of safety. The tales
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
FORREST CITY, ARK, FRIDAY AFTERNOON AUGUST G. 1s97

Is to be feared, been little taken into consideration. Few setting out from San Francisco. Seattle or Vancouver have stopped to think that when Behr- ing sea has been reached and a dis tance of 2,5o0 miles traversed over the waters of the Pacific. the journey is but beginning. The cliffs of St. Michael's, however, can only remind the traveller that there is still before him a voyage ai- most as long, much more perilous. and through an inhospitablc country beset with the dangers of Alaskan river navi- gation.
 Neither have the seventies of the new cline been properly reckoned. Many who have gone forth in their en- thusiasm for wealth to the rich locali- ties almost within the arctic circle will find themselves poorly equipped to cope with the chilliness of below-zero temperature. How many may succumb b 10 the hardships they must necessarily undergo in their leap after goldl And this applies to any route that may be selected by the adventurous spirits who are rushing in quest of fortune. There is said to be great difference between the climate of the coast md that of the interior of this land of gold. In winter
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06

It is assumed that there aors not ex- ist the slightest doubt as to the Klon- dyke region being we'll within Canadian territory. Although 1t is only within the last few months that the Yukon dis trict has sprung into notoriety, the Canadian government surveyors have been there for many years. In 1887 an expedition was sent by the interior de- pertinent to explore that part of the northwest territories drained by the Yukon river. The expedition was un- der the charge of Dr. George Nj. Daw- son, now director of the Dominion Geological survey. and of Mir. William 0gilvie. who had had previous experi- ence in exploring and surveying the northwest. Their chief task was to mark out the one hundred nd forty first meridian of longitude. which is desig- mated by treaty as the boundary line between the United States and Canada from Mount St. Elias to the Arctic ocean. Mir. 0gilvie determined, by a series of lunar observations, the point at which the Yukon river is intersected by the one hundred and forty-trs. meridian, and marked the same on the ground. He also determined where the boundary line crosses Forty-Mile creek, the western affluent of the Yukon in the gold-bearing district. The Canadian surveyors reported at the time that "in proximity to the boundary line there ex- isted extensive and valuable placer mines," and in view of this fact they made their observations with special care. The United States government was invited to make joint survey, and the invitation has been repeated since. but up to this time there has been no disposition to take advantage of it.
 The boundary. according to the sur veyors, crosses Forty-Mile creek g miles west of the point where 1t flows into the Yukon. Fort Cudahy, which IS situated at the confluence of the Yukon and Forty-Mile creek, is. therefore. con- siderably within the Canadian side of the boundary. The Klondyke river flows into the Yukon from the east. 50 miles higher up than Fort Cudahy. near Fort Reliance. and it is, therefore, within Canadian territory for the whole of it's course.
 The Dominion government has an nounced that it will publish a summary of some further reports which havs been received at the interior depart ment from MT. Ogilvie. In these re-
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
A WINTER SCENE IN CIRCLE CITY.

the danger was past. The storms some times last for several days. From Juneau to Dyea is 100 miles. Crossing the Alaskan line one goes to Lake Lin derman, 30 miles. on foot. Then across the lake for about five miles. after which an overland journey to the head waters of Lake Bennett, 2s miles long; on foot again to the Cariboo river; four miles to Tagish lake. from whence 21 miles may be travelled on boat. Con- tinuing through a mountainous coun- try. Mud lake is reached; thence to White Horse rapids, and on to Lake La Barge, where 3l miles of navigable wa- ter is found. After a further journey of 200 miles along the Lewis river the the Yukon is reached at Fort Selkirk.
 From Juneau to Dawson is dis
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06

diegers have comported themselves in such an unexampied manner in times ot great excitement as to somewhat reyolutionize the traditions of gold mine prospecting. Systematically and orderly did they go about their work, and when the harvest was reached each one appears to have rested content with the measure of his luck.
 Encouraged by their tales of success. thousands of others are crowding the outgoing steamers in the hope that sim liar good fortune may be awaiting them. So dazzling appears the prospect that distance and hardships are insufii- ciently measured, and the long wintry Alaskan day which will have dawned upon the fortune seekers before they reach their intended destination has, 1t
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06

It is now too late to reach the klon- dyke district this year; and as mining is possible only during the months of May, June and July gold-seekers are advised by experts to delay the start for the fields until April IS of next year. The following summary of the cost of the trip. from Chicago. and the length of time it will require to get there is reasonably authentic:
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
DOG SLEDGE GOING TO THE KLONDYKE
 From Photograph.)

ports Mir. Ogilvie speaks at length of the great difficulties and dangers which have to be encountered by explorers in that land. The lack of a mail service seems to be felt almost as great an in- convenience as the want of a claims registration bureau. with a court Cor the collection of debts.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
Getting It Hack.

"I see the railroad Burger has so of a receiver"
 "Too bad. l suppose he has lost everything"
 "Oh, no. He has been appointed the receiver. ."-BrooklYn Life.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
Buying by Wholesale.

Cant l get these two-cent stamps cheaper if l take quantity?" asked Mrs. Chestnut, of the stamp clerk at the Philadelphia post office.
 'I can let you have dozen for a quarter" replied the clerk.
 "very we'll I'll take them."-Har- lem Life
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06

Tt is astonishing how many men have been caught by some patent right swindie---W Washington Democrat
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
A aue.tion Easily Answered.

She-Do you love me for myself alone?
 He-Is there anything particularly attractive about the rest of your fam ily?-N. Y. Journal.
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06
FARMING IN ARKANSAS.
Senerai Soaking Rain Badly Needed cotton Though Small. is Fruiting We'll Other Crops Doing Very We'll

LITTLE Rock, Aug. 3.-The mean temperature for the week has averaged so degs. above the normal. and the precipitation has been I'll inch less than the normal amount.
 Following are the total rainfalls for the week ending a. m., Monday, Aug. ?, reported by telegraph from se- lected stations:
The Forrest City times., 1897-08-06

Fare, Chicago to Seattle. e.............S 5l 50 Tourist sleeper, fare .................. 70 Pullman sleeper. er...................... IS 50 Meals Tn dining g-car..................... 10 co cSisaso cSS5ss %sss aS ssatse at in Number of days en route.............. Steamer fare. Seattle to Juneau. with steamer fare, Seattle to Juneau. sec
 ond class. including meals.......... IF % Miles. Seattle to Juneau ............. SS9 Number of days, Seattle to Juneau U Cost of living in Juneau, per day 200 Number of days to Healey's Store Cost of complete outfit. with provi-
 sions for one year. ar...::::as;......... eo e@ S S
 Last steamer from San Francisco
 berths already flled-August 90.
 Days Sailing from Seattle-Mon-
 days and Thursdays
 Total distance in miles by Chiikat Totsi days required for Journey by Total days required for Journey by
 Chilkat Pass ......................... D
 The dominion government at Otta- wa. Ont, is now considering means to preserve to Canadians the lions share of the profits which will flow from the northern Eldorado. but 1t is highly improba able that there is any founda- tion for the report that the exclusion of all but British subjects is under con temptation. What the government probably will do is to impose royalt: on all ore taken from the soil.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-19

food and the Department of Agricul-
ture says that cows excrete SS4 pounds
manure for every 100 lbs dry feed;
horses 30 lbs for every 100 lbs dry
feed; while sheep excrete only 1873 lbs.
for every 100 lbs. dry feed, and the
ferLilizing value of the manures is as
follows: sheep, So 80 ton; pigs 1929;
horses 1921, and cows g 02 per ton.
Sheep give returns quickly and in
several ways. Good eve lambs will
produce lambs at one year of age, be-
sides heavy fleece, not only doubling
their number, but bringing in the
ready cash for the wool by April ID,
when the cash is most sOrely needed,
and then the lamb crop can be turned
into cash by November, while the
growth of vegetation on the farm
from the effects of their manure will
pay for their keep.
Sheep are the easiest 10 handle of
any kind of stock and they never have
the hog cholera, Gorn-stalk disease or
lump jaw, in fact the only thing that
troubles them in Kansas is the stOm-
ach- worm, and by feeding ground
NORWOOD and sulphur in their salt,
no fear need be had from this source.
Sheep are great scavengers and will
clean up a door yard, orchard or gar
den patch and utilize material that
other stock would not use, which not
only COSTS nothing but really adds to
the value of the land, thus producing
wool and mutton on pasture where
other stock would have to be fed grain
that cost money to raise or buy.
While wool has had its ups aud
downs, mutton has not fiuctuated any
and can always be depended upon to
sell readily.
All the money realized from wool is
clear gain, as compared with other
stock, as no other stock produces a
covering that can be- annually clipped
and sold readily for each.
Prof Shaw has shown that sixty
five sheep could be pastured for three
months on three acres, by using sOr-
ghum az a forage plant, which would
net about 500 per acre just on the
growth of wool alone even at the pres
ent prices, and the same land was put
i'm rye and turned to advantage for
another three months, aud yet there
are people that think their land too
valuable to be used for sheep.