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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1897-04-10
The BuckhornS

$15 per ton before the last 25 feet
were driven, and it now pans, or
prospects, better than it did at the
time the average OF $15 was obtain
ed. The ore is strictly free milling.
The owners are now claiming that
they have richer and bigger
thing than the far-ous keystone on
the Yahk.
The Buckhorn was bonded few
weeks ago to J. p. Irwin of Butte
for $4,000, by Jasper King, l. J.
Brant and Charles Ewing Four
men have been working on the
claim and the tunnel is now in 80
feet.
The Buckhorn is directly tribu-
tary to Bonner's Ferry.
The Cariboo, another very prom
Using claim near the Buck horn,
and probably, in mining parlance,
"the same thing" will be developed
this season. A 100-foot tunnel has
been contracted for. 1t is owned
by Messrs, Ainslie, Morrow, and
Armstrong.
The S. S. Ainsworth arrived
in port from Kaslo, B. c., yester-
day and returned this morning.
AS will be seen by The Ainsworth's
announcement elsewhere, that boat
will make regular trips to Bonner's
Ferry hereafter. The Ainsworth
has staterooms and all accommoda-
tions for carrying passengers.
Assessor John G. Callahan put
in the week in town and vicinity
on official business. He tells the
HERALD that the total assessment
of the county will foot up in the
neighborhood of over 100000
more than it was last year, a large
item in which will be the increase
in patented lands.
The Silver men held an cleo
ton down in Chicago last Tuesday.
Mckinley must have foreseen the
result when he refused to help the
boys out.
"A new mill is to be construct
ed for the keystone mine End the
ore will be transported from the
m;Ae to the mill by means of a
tramway.
Mr.. Frank r. Little is enjoy
ing the luxury of a new assistant
in his place of business. John
Buckley is now the handsome bal
tender.
Mr.. J. P. Beeler, the saw log
magnate, will begin to move several
million feet of logs to British
Columbia this week.
"A very pleasant social bal
was given at the Bonner House b,
Landlord Casey last Tuesday
evening.
The mud, incident to the sprinl
: breakup, disappeared rapidly anC
the roads are getting in good con
dition.
Mr.. Phil Casey, G. N. Agent
is on the sick list, and a relief agen
has taken his plac temporarily.
The Leonia ferry will be NOV
, ed up to the new town.
MIR. John McRae left for Syl
vanite on Thursday to be absen
' for some time.
Mr.. Syl. Fallon came dow
from SylSanite today.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

SCATTERING CLOUDS.
American RaintmRkcrs' Plan Used 1,
Prevent storms.

American RainsnRIScrs' Plan Used to
Prevent Storms.
Possibly it was from noticing the I'M
successful attempts made by The would
be rainmakers in the United States to
bring down showers when wanted that
an ingenious Austrian grape grower
was induced to exactly reverse the
American practice. An account Of his
experiment is reported by United
States Consul Stephan at Annaberg
The Austrian owned extensive vine
yards situated on the southern slopes
of the mountains, in q locality often
visited by destructive hailstorms. At
first he tried galvanized wire, and he
decided to install battery and test the
plan of causing explosions to drive off
the hailstorms. He erected six stations
on prominent mountain SUBMITS COM
manding a territory about two miles
in extent. Each station sheltered ten
mortars and a corps Of volunteers
handled them. The practical test is
thus described:
Threatening black clouds made their
appearance on the SUBMITS of the
Bacher mour tains. At a given signal
all the mortars were fred off and the
continuous detonations in a few mo-
ments caused a sudden reaction in the
movements of the clouds. The cloud
wall opened up funnel-like; the mouth
of the funnel began TO rise in the form
of consecutive rings, expanding gradu-
ally until all the clouds scattered and
entirely disappeared. No hail nor sud
den downpour of rain fell. The same
experience was gone through six times
last summer, and without a single ex-
ception proved a successful preventive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
LINE on THE FARM.
Its Effect on the Soil should Be
studied More Closely.

Its Effect on the Soil should Be
studied More Closely.
Lime is a much used. and very often
at the same time, much abused ma
terial on the farm. 1t has very inn
portant role to play, and. if handled
IN the proper manner, is valuable aid
to the farmer. There are many who
use this material again and again
with a mistaken notion as to its true
functions in the soil. In time, how
ever, their experience teaches them the
true place of lime in agriculture, but
often their lands have been almost
exhausted before they gain their wis
dom. While lime has a value as
plant food, yet its greatest worth on
the farm is due to its physical effect
on the soil itself. 1t is very seldom
that a soil does not contain a sufficient
quantity of lime to furnish this ingre-
dent as plant food pure and simple.
Briefly described. the actions of lime
are as follows: If applied on sandy
soil it fills up the openings, makes the
particles adhere closer. causes them
to retain moisture better, to absorb
less heat during the day and to retain
more at night On clay soils ii sepa-
rates the particles, making the soil
more porous, thus easier or the pas
sage of water and air and therefore
makes the soil warmer and easier to
work. Lime also hastens the decay of
vegetable matter in the soil, which Of
course renders the nitrogen more avail
able. If soil is sour, an application
of lime will sweeten it. If a green
crop is plowed under, an application of
lime will prevent the soil from becom-
ing acid. There is one effect of lime
that has no doubt frequently been no.
tieed, although wrong conclusions have
been drawn from it. 1t has often been
experienced that an application Of
lime proves very beneficial TO clovers of
al kinds Ii was formerly thought
that the lime itself was the only fer
tilizer needed for the clover; it is now
known; however, that the beneficial ac.
ton of the lime upon clover is due to
the fact that the lime liberates other
plant food in the soil, notably potash,
which is of so much Importance in sue
cessful clover culture. 1t will be seen,
however, that the continued applica-
ton of lime along would soon cause the
soil to become exhausted of its natu-
raj supply, not only of potash. but also
of phosphoric acid and in time the
land would become clover sick. which is
condition often met with.-Farmers
Review.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

The most costly rugs in the world
come from Persia. The beautiful soft
ness and peculiar sheen Of these rugs
are due to the constant treading of bare
feet. The rugs are made of goats hair
and wool combined. All oriental rugs
are hand made and each piece of wool
inserted is tied twice. Years of labor
are involved in making some of the
largest of these floor coverings, but
they never wear out. When rug is
made it has to be subjected to years of
foot wear before it becomes at all valu-
able. Many Of the Persian rugs now in
use have been walked ON more than
100 years and are still as new as ever.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
The cash cost, beside my labor, is as
eo11ox,-- =, ,-o,,rJ ,,,,r,, f,a7.c.
SOME HELPFUL HINTS.

Scatter manure as fast as it is
hauled out.
Get all of the manure out possible be-
fore planting.
Breeding from immature stock has
strong tendency to degenerate the Off
spring.
One object in pruning is to lessen
the amount of fruit and increase its
quality.
Feed the growing pigs a good ration
of ship-stuff wet up with slsim-lnilk
twice daily.
Clean, well-fitting harness for the
work teams will often save having sore
shoulders.
In order that the horses may get the
full benefit of their rest at noon, al
ways remove the harness.
With pigs it is always best to push
the growth and sell young, and in that
way lessen the risk Of loss.
Stops made of bran and middlings
with skim-milk makes one of the very
best foods for sucking sows.
The aim in breeding should be to
build up vitality, standing and capa-
billy for rapid development.
Commence cultivating as soon as
possible after planting This is the
easiest way Of keeping in a good con
dition.-Farmcrs' Union.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

Recently offered at Auction in London.)
esGaSs ss,~s
sapphires, emeralds, garnets, tur-
quoises, amethysts and other stones,
with imitation pear-shaped pearls. 1t
was specially designed in 1864 by NM,
Bap~t and Neveu, of Paris, and when
the imperial regalia was dispersed at
the Louvre, in May. 1887, was bought
by the late Baron de Horn.
The bidding, after a good deal of hest
tation, started at c 700, and eventually
reached G 400 Beyond this, however,
no advance could be made, and the prop
erty was withdrawn. 49,
Another interesting item Immediate
ly followed-a Sevres dejeuner service,
which at one time belonged to Empress
Josephine. The service is said to have
been a birthday present to the empress
from Napoleon l. After their divorce
it was given by Josephine to her ia
vorite femme de chambre. Some years
letter it was sold, and came into the
hands Of NJ. Perrot, a well-known
French collector, VINO afterward parted
with it for { 1000. 1t only inspired one
bid-a hundred guineas-and. like the
crown jewels, was accordingly with
drawn
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Luncheons for Young People.

For the first course Of a girls lunch
con have shaddocks Cut into halves
with sharp knife, remove the seeds
and fill the space with powdered sugar.
Then serve deyiled fish in shells, then
broiled chops and pens with tomato
sauce, followed by a salad, and char
lotte russo or orange Bavarian cream.
For dinner for young people serve
bouillon in cups, then fried smets with
sauce tartare, then larded fllet or
PANIED chicken with cream potatoes
and peas, followed by simple salad
and light dessert Ml- S. r Rorer, in
Ladies' Home journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
For a Permnnent Pnatnre.

When practicable q permanent pas
ture is desirable. Fields that are adapt
ed to the production of titled crops that
are under a close rotation cannot he
Pastured with profit. If crop Of clover
or timothy is removed in the rotation
there is nothing gained by grazing the
young grass nor the growth after the
crop is removed. The soil needs more
Of this organic matter than it gets AZ
the best, and this aftermath is worth
more as food to the soil than to stock.
The SHINING Of the titled fields by
stock and the tramping when the land
IS wet are responsible for many fail
ures to get profitable crops. If less de-
sirable land can be laid down to per-
manent grasses and stock be confined to
this land, the plowed land of the farm
has a better chance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Delicious Potato Pompon.

served for supper can be made as fol-
lows: Season cold mashed potatoes
with pepper and salt. Take table
spoonful at time and roll il into ball;
dip this in an egg, previously beaten
light, then roll in bread and cracker
crumbs and plunge it into a kettle of
boiling lard, to cook like dougbnuts,
and you will have delicious potato
pompon. Onion finely sliced may be
added before cooking, or parsley shred
ed fine Minced ham or tongue would
make il still better.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
small Farms Pay Rest.

Large farms are not the ones that
pay best A farm Of Is acres that pre-
duces 60 bushels of corn per acre will
give profit, when a farm Of 50 acres,
producing only 80 bushels per acre, is
operated at loss; yet the total guam
tity Of corn is the same for both farms
The reason the smaller farm may pay
is that less labor in proportion to yield
is required. The larger farm viii de-
mand twice as much blowing, cultivat-
ing and narrowing as the smaller one,
and the expense Of hauling and spread
ing the manure, harvesting the crop,
etc, is much greater.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.

How To Cure Yourself while Using IL.
The tobacco habit grows on a man
until his nervous system is seriousl,
affected. impairing health, comfort
and happiness. To quit suddenly is
too severe shock to the system, as
tobacco to an inyeterate user becomes
stimulant that his system continu-
allv Graves. "Baco-Curon is scien-
tilic cure for the tobacco habit in all
its forms, carefully compounded after
the formula Of an eminent Berlin ply
stefan who has used it in his private
practice since 1872. without failure
1t is purely vegetable and guaranteed
perfectly harmless You can use all
the tobacco YOU want while taking
aBacco-Curo. II will notify YOU
when to stop. We give a written
guarantee 70 cure permanently any
ease with three BOTTLES or refund the
money with 10 per cent interest.
tBaco-Curo" il not a substitute but a
scientific cure that cures without the
aid Of will power and with no iucon-
yencnce It leaves the system as
pure and free from nicotine as the
day you took your first chew.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Mua for the complexion.

For certain diseases the mud bath
is an old form of treatment. but new
application is being made of il by the
woman of fashion. 1t is claimed that
there is nothing equal to mud for the
complexion. The face and neck are
covered with a coating of clear black
river or swamp mud which is permitted
to dry on. Care must be taken not to
get it into the eyes and not to leave any
spot of the skin uncovered, as it viii
result in red blotch. When the coat is
removed, it is claimed that the skin will
be far softer than it is possible from
any of the well-known preparations;
all blemishes win be removed. includ-
ing hair and moles; and wrinkles will
disappear.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

In times gone by an English duchess.
her grace of Kingston, underwent inn
prisonment for bigamy and forgery,
and to-day there are actually relatives
of Queen Victoria doing time" says
the Chicago News. Count and Count
css of Leiningen belong to the princely
house of that name, and the first hus-
band of Queen Victorias mother was
a prince of Leiningen. The count is in
an English penitentiary and the coun-
tess is confined at Vienna for long Sc
ries of crimes, which include forgery,
matchmaking and swindling.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
FOR GRAIN WORKERS.
deal Diet for Persons Engaged in
Intellectual Pursuits.

IdenI Diet for Persons Engaged in
intellectual Pursuits
Blanched almonds give the higher
nerve or brain and muscle food no heat
or waste says writer in Good House
keeping. Walnuts give nerve or brain
food, muscle, heat and waste. Pine
kernels give heat and stay. They serve
as substitute for bread Green water
grapes are blood purifying (but OF little
food valued; reject pips and skins. Blue
grapes are feeding and blood purifying;
too rich for those who suffer from the
liver. Tomatoes Higher nerve or brain
food and waste; no heat; they are thin
ming and stimulating; do not swallow
skins. Juicy fruits give more or less
the higher nerve or brain. and some few
muscle food and waste; no heat.
Apples supply the higher nerve and
muscle food but do not give stay
Prunes afford the highest nerve or brain
food, supply heat and waste, but are not
muscle feeding. They should be avoided
by those who suffer from the liver
Oranges are refreshing and feeding, but
are not good if the liver is ont Of order.
Green figs are excellent food. Dried
figs contain nerve and muscle food, heat
and waste, but are bad for the liver.
The great majority of small fresh
seed fruits are laxative. All stone fruits
are considered to be injurious for those
who suffer from the liver, and should
be used cautiously. Lemons and toma-
toes should not be used daily in cold
weather; they have thinning and cool
ing effect. Raisins are stimulating in
proportion to their quality.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

Salt puts out ire in the chimney,
In the oven under baking tins it will
prevent their scorching on the bottom.
from discolored teacups. Salt and soda
are excellent for bee stings and spider
bites. Salt thrown on SCOT which has
fallen on the carpet will prevent stain.
Put on ink when freshly spilled on a
carpet it will help in removing the
spot. Salt in whitewash makes it stick.
Salt thrown on a coal fire, which is low,
will revive it; used in sweeping carpets,
4 will keep out moths
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

When it came to the cross-examina-
ton the witness who had testified that
he believed the prisoner demented set
tied himself in anticipation of possible
trouble.
Have you any reason for wishing to
send my client to madhouse!" asked
the lawyer.
None" replied the witness.
We'll. what particular thing has he
done that has tended TO convince you
that he isn't in his right mind?"
well" said the witness, slowly, look
at the fool he made of himself in select
ing lawyer. Chicago Post.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
The Sensitive Cbeekbone.

1t is a mistake TO suppose that the tip
of the tongue is the most sensitive part
of the body. Those engaged in polish
ing billiard balls or any other substance
that require a very high degree of
smoothness invariably use the cheek
bone as their touchstone for detecting
any roughness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

viii not sag, and then hang it to sup
ports that soon bend under the weight
pulling upon them, or lose their foot
ing and slide out Of place. The gate
and gateway here figured are braced
from every point, as can be seen, and
SO must always remain firmly In posi-
ton 1t takes more time and lumber to
build such a gate, but it is time and
lumber proftably spent. = American
Agriculturist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
IMPERIAL REoALlA.
famous French Relics Under the
Hammer i'm London.

Crown jewels. says an English news
paper, do not often find their way into
the market. and il was not surprising
TO find that the sale of portion of the
French imperial regalia aroused more
than usual interest in the auction room
of Messrs. Debenham. Storr q Sons.
The lot was remarkable one in many
respects. 1t was a complete garniture
de corsage, of sufficient size TO cover
nearly the whole bodice. and was COM
posed of about l,4OO brilliants, rubies,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
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MssiGARDEN.
S-s-s77SS = -. =. .-
CONVENIENT oRANARY.
Lumber and other Material Required
VIII Cost SIS


This building is II by 20 feet, and IL
feet high TO the caves. The lower part
is ~ feet high. The bins are slanting
as shown. Grain is put in above and
drawn out at S. The steps of stair
way S w, are seven inches high, so that
it is easy to carry grain up and empty
it into the bins in each side. To get the
grain out is always hardest. but in this
granary it is the easiest work, as all you
have TO do is hold the bag under the
spout (S), turn the shut-off, and the grain
does the rest. 1t is only play to sack
load of grain. One man can do it as
fast as two with a half-bushel.
There are three bins on each side in
my granary, each of 200 bushels capac-
ity. The space on upper floor between
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
weight of the Earth.

A scientific man who has given much
study TO the question has come to the
conclusion that the weight of the earth
taking the ton as the unit, is expressed
by a figure six followed by 81 ciphers
There is no reason to believe that this
estimate is fairly accurate, and also Il
be thankful that in the nature Of things
it is impossible to drop the earth on
ones toes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Don't Tobacco spit or Smoke Your 1. re
Away

The truthful, startling title of book about
No-Io-Bac. the only harmless guarantee to-
bacCo habit cure. IT you want 70 quit and
can [, use No To-BaC." Braces MP nicoti-
nl2ed nerves, eliminates nicotine poisons
makes weak men gain strength, weight aud
sold and guaranteed by Stone & Hassen
Book az druggists or mailed free Address
Randolph St. New York 10 Snruce St
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Yonr Life Awav

TO quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To.
BAG, the wonder-wor1er, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Rnckens ArnIca.s aIre

Tne best salve in the orld for cuts.
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rheum. few
er sores, letter. ehapped hands. chill
blains. corns and ali skin eruptions
and positively cures piles or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price % cents a box. At J. T.
Benefits.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
His NarroM Escnne

At an experience meeting of bachel-
ors one of the most popular of the for
eign lot confessed that years before he
had labored under the delusion that he
was in love, and that he had escaped
matrimony through the success of a
r;vof
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant aud refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds.
cure headache, fever. habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of G. G. G. to-day; 10, %, 50 cents. Sold and
guaranteed TO cure by all druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

A man will die for want of air in five
minutes, for want Of sleep in ten days,
for want Of water in a week, and for
want of food at varying periods, de-
pendent on circumstances.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08

The water of the River Tinto. in Spain,
hardens and petrifies the sand of its bed.
and if a stone falls in the stream and
alights upon another in few moments
they unite and become one stone. Fish
cannot live in its waters.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-08
DURABLE FARM GATE.
1t Gives Substantial Air TO All of
Its Surroundings.

The illustration shows a farm gate
that cannot sag. cannot leave its moor
ings,' and gives, moreover, a substan-
tial and finished air to the surround
ings. 1t is useless to make gate that