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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16
CRAFTY euRRos.
How They blocked Their Owners
Mining Operations.

Mining Operations.
The stubbornness of the Rocky noun.
tain burro was strikingly shown by q
recent occurrence in the Gold Hill di =
trict of Boulder.
A Gold Hill miner has five-foot run
of oxidized sulphide ores. He decided
to work the ore himself in an arastrs !
which he built, and to save expense ! e
| fitted it up to operate with treadml i
power, intending to use three burrtk
to work it. The animals labored "
separate stalls, side by side, all the
belts working on the same shaft.
The first day was decided SUCCESS
A ton and half of ore was reduced tC
a pulp, and the miner congratulated
himself upon having extracted abou,
$40 worth of the precious metals with
no expense beyond his own labor and
the-feed of his animals. lie was jubi-
liant, and proposed to carry on the
process indefinitely.
But the burros were of q different
mind. They. had already grown tired
of SO monotonous and 1aborious n task
as constantly travelling uphill without
making any progress, and as they plod.
ded along on the second day there was
probably n significant rubbing.of moses
over the partitions.
The miner, meanwhile, was in tho
mine breaking ore and congratulating
himself on his success. Shortly before
noon he came to throw in some more
ore, and to his astonishment founG
everything still. The burros were in
their respective stalls, calmly conaem-
plating the landscape, but there was nc
movement of the machine.
How it was possible for them to stan6
still on that movable incline the miner
could not imagine. unless some blocks
of ore had become jammed in the ma.
chine. But examination showed the
arastra all right, the gearing entirely
free, and the betting in place. There
was nothing left but the motor, and &
long look at the burros explained the
mystery.
In constructing the treadmill pail
of posts had been placed between eact
two compartments, the partitions be-
ing fastened to them. Against these
projecting corners the burros hal
backed, bracing their legs against the
Stats fcSming the footholds. Their legs
stood out at an angle of As degrees
There they stood. immovable as the
pyramids, with ears laid back, anc
meek eyes gazing reproachfully at theil
master.
They were taken out, rested, given
a good feed, and led back again. Blu,
not to work. They had learned toe
much for that, and no sooner were they
installed than they resumed their ole
position, holding the machine perfect
ly still. Two days were spent in vain
effort to induce them to declare the
strike off, and then their master gave
it up.-Denver Republican.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16
Purpose In Life.

We can not have good soul without
q great purpose in life AMI vice versa.
There is no great purpose in this life
without it is backed by great heart
Rev A. 3. C~udry. disciple, Couaci'
HUNS, Il
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16
EninxMent Accordtnx tQ

Enjoyment AccordtnE 10 Capacity.
Mrs. Berry (glancing across the
table)-1'm afraid my little girl isn't
enjoying her dinner.
Rachel (who has left her pudding half
caten, with sigh)-Yes, mamma, as
much as can; bat, of course, If was
bigger I'd enjoy more of it.-Judge.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16
Church Work.

If the church is 10 heal broken-heart-
ed mankind, it must no longer be con-
tent to say, Come, but must be pre-
pared to fulfill the apostolic command
and ''go."-Rev. J. T. Brushingham,
Methodist, Chicago, Ill.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16
Hancock.s Patrloti.m.

John Hancock's letter-book, recently
brought to light, shows the same bold
ness and distinctness of handwriting 50
conspicuous among the signatures to
the declaration of independence. II
also reveals the fact that Hancock,
while prosperous merchant, cared
nothing for trade in comparison with
his duties as y patriot.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16
Battle ship Put to the Test.

There have been but three wars in
which modern ships were used, the
Chilian, the Brazilian and the war be-
tween China and Japan. In each of
these powerful ship was destroyed
by torpedoes. In the Chilian war the
Blanco Encalada, an ironclad battle
ship of $500 tons, was struck by tor
pedo fired from hostile vessel during
a night attack. 1t sank in nine min
utes and about $50 of its crew were
drowned, only 40 escaping. In the Bra
lillian war the Aqnidaban, an ironclad
battle ship of 5.791 tons, was struck hy
torpedoes, also fired from hostile vev
sells. The first torpedo sank the vessel,
but, being in shallow water, its sec
ondary battery could still be used. A
few minutes later a second torpedo
struck the ship. lifting it entirely ont
OF the water and tearing great hole
in its hull. There was little left of the
Aquidaban that was worth saving. In
the China-Japan war the first-class bat
tie ship Chem Yuen. $500 tons, ran upon
sunken torpedo while going out Of
Wei-Hai-Wei harbor. The commander
succeeded in beaching it, but it was
never repaired.-Buffalo Express.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16
Wow to sfOn HIM.

Shells there anything / can do to
make yon stop loving me?
He-Tes; marry me. YonkeTs
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16
CONTAGIOUS AND INFECTIOUS
The Difference between the TIVE
Types Of the Disease.

ThC D1merencG BetWcem the ENe
Types Of the Disease.
The terms contagious and infection:
are not synonymous. A disease is con
tagious when it is transmitted from
the sick to the well by personal com.
munication or contact, more or less in.
innate; contagious diseases are infec.
tious-i. e., they are due to the intro
duction into the body of a susceptible
individual of living germ. But al
infectious diseases are not contagious
Thus, smallpox, scarlet fever, measles
diphtheria, influenza, ETC., are infec-
tious diseases which are contagious;
while malarial fevers, typhoid fever.
yellow fever, cholera, pneumonia
I,eritonitis, etc, arc infectious diseases
which are not contagious-at least.
they are only contagious under very
exceptional circumstances, and those
in close communication with the sick
as nurses, ETC., do not contract these
diseases as result of such close asso
citation or contact.
The generalization that all infectious
diseases are due to the introduction
into the bodies of susceptible indivitl-
nals of living germs capable of repro
duction is based upon exact knowledge.
gained chiefly during the past 20 years.
as regards the specific infectious agents
of germs of considerable number OF
the diseases of this class. In some in
fectious diseases, however, no such
positive demonstration has yet been
made.
The Investigations which have been
made justify the statement that each
infectious disease is due to specific
j. e., -micro-organism. There
are, however, certain infectious dis
eases which physicians formerly sup
posed to be distinct, and to which
specific names are given which are now
known to be due to one and the same
infectious agent or germ. Thus puer-
peral fever and erysipelas are now
recognized as being caused by the same
garm, the germ which is. the usual
cause of pneumonia is also the cause Of
considerable proportion of the cases
of cerebro-spinal meningitis, etc.-Sur-
geon-General George NJ. Sternberg, in
Appletons' Popular Science Monthly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16

All the flowers of the Arctic region
ire either white or yellow. aud there are
70 varieties.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-04-16

Asleep in Jesus. blessed sleep,
From which noie ever wake to weep;
calm AMI uldiSturbei repose,
Uninjured by the last Of foes
Asleep in Jesus far from thee
Thy kin ir "a and their graves may b;
But there is still n blessed Sleep
From which none ever wake to wesp
You have seen elough for one MORN
ing. No one can successfully examine
more than fve pictures in day.
Therefore we stop, having seen this
cluster o. divine Rapaaels-Stephen
gazing into Heaven; Stephen looking at
Christ; Stephen stoned; Stephen in his
dying prayer; Stephen asleep.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

THE government has laid off
two thirds of the North Atlantic
squadron of about 100 ships.
This is large item in the reduc-
ton of war expenses, and as they
are decreasing in other respects,
while the government revenues
are increasing, it is no wonder
that the cash balance in the treas
ury is about $500, 900, 900. The gov
erment is now getting rs per cent
of customs receipts at New York
in gold, as compared with no gold
receipts for customs year ago,
when legal tenders and certificates
were used. 1t is no wonder that
the treasury gold aggregates about
1915, 100000.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21
Entered at the post Office at Ely, Mime
sofa as second class matter.
Subscription So per Year.

THE idea of some of our demo-
cratic contemporaries that the
democrats may use the charges OF
mismanagement and incompetency
in the war department as an ef-
fectual campaign issue in place OF
the exploded free silver issue IN
place of free trade, and instead Of
the unpopular anti expansion poi
icv-such proposition serves one
good purpose though probably it
will not amount to anything more
it show how desperately hard up
the democrats are for an issue.
But it certainly cannot amount to
ANYTHING more. 1t would be an
insult to American intelligence to
assume that the people could be
induced to abandon the beneficent
policies of protection and sound
money for the sake of striking at
the head of single department
who has shown himself to be in
competent. When the masses can
be caught with such chaf as that
they will deserve four more yeals
of democratic rule with the atten-
dant conditions, which they can
hardly have forgotten. -Minneap-
oils Journal.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

less resources of the famous Jefferson
valley. rich both in quality and guam
tity of its mineral deposits and for
the fertility of it soil which for bear
ing is equal to any in Montana. The
three rivers which enter the valley
separately but unite before going very
far, furnish an abundance of pure
water for all the present and future
needs of the valley.
Twin Bridges is situated in the
northwestern corner of Madison
county, at the head of the beautiful
Jefferson Valley. On either hand are
the mountain ranges stretching away
in the distance; here the freedom and
contentment of the farmers life is
contrasted with the business and ac-
tivity of the mining vocations. The
eve beholdS herds OF horses and cattle
grazing on the grass covered hills,
while here and there the miner is at
work extracting from the earth its
precious metals, just at present the
mining industry is the most promin-
ent, gold being the principal metal
taken from the ground. but with the
Northern Pacific completed and in
operation to Twin Bridges, the miner
and farmer alike will prosper far be-
yond anything heretofore possible.
To the owners of mines the railroad
will be of inestimable value and the
influx of capital and consequent
cheaper and more modern mining
methods. will be "A godsend to number
less miners who have hundreds of tons
of low grade ore that could not before
be handled with profit owing to the
expense of hauling to the railway by
wagon. AS a place of residence this
valley has found favor with many Of
Montana's prominent people and the
number of pretty little towns with
comfortable homes scattered here and
there bear evidence of its popularity.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21
The Garden Spot of America.

The opening of the line of the
Northern Pacific railway into Lewis
ton. Idaho within the next week, will
bring that city and the country sur
rounding it into the prominence they
have long deserved. Lewiston is sit
uated in a valley Of surprising rich
ness, with Il climate Of unusual quail
ity. These have made it the center
of one of the most productive regions
of America. The hills protect it from
cold an storms and lend their influence
to make the valley the garden spot OF
the Pacific northwest, The rich soil,
abundance of pure water and splendid
vegetables and bountiful harvests Of
field products, and it will not be long,
with the new and admirable railroad
facilities now enjoyed, before the
Lewiston Valley will become conspic-
uous as one of the best places on earth
for the Industrious farmer TO eStah-
lish a home.
For the past two years the resources
of the valley have been taxed to meet
the ever growing demand of local aud
foreign markets, which is now aug
mented 10y the demand from the
Orient. The speedy settlement and
enlarged cultivation OF the valley that
is sure to follow the completion of the
Northern Pacific railway, will give it
a prominent part in supplying the
worlds demand for fruits and bread
stuffs. A little to the southeast and
reached by way Of Lewiston, lies the
rich Nez Perce reservation which was
recently opened TO settlement with its
thousands of acres OF rich farming
lands waiting for the industrious far
mer to convert them into profitable
farms or fruit ranches. The city Of
Lewiston, population 1000. even with
out railway facilities, has long been
regarded as a most delightful spot for
a residence and now must surely be-
come the objective point of many u.
tourist and homeseeker.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21
The Land of Christ.

Under this title, the Passenger De-
partment of the Chicago, Burlington
& Northern Railroad has issued a
splendid series of views made by the
half-tone process from photographs
taken in the Holy Land. The sub
jects embrace people, scenery and
cities, as they exist today in that
famous country. The work is publish
ed in twelve parts, each containing
from twelve to fifteen views. Each
picture is fully explained by dcscrip-
tive reading, matter. A sample part
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

money market. The increase of
the deposits of public funds in the
national banks is relieving the
strain to some extent, but so large
a cash balance in the treasury is
unfavorable to the money market.
It is thought that the volume OF
ordinary receipts is likely to re-
main permanently about $4,000,
900 per month above what was
required for the expenses of the
government before the Spanish
war.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

will be sent to any address on receipt
of two cents in postage, and the com
plete set will be forwarded, postpaid.
on receipt of ninety-tive cents. Post
age stamps will not be received for
the full set, but remittance must be
made to the undersigned by draft.
postal order, express money order, or
registered letter. This is rare
chance to secure more than two
hundred views of the Land of Christ
for less than one dollar.
( Address Geo. p. Lyman, G. 2. A.
c.. B. s. n. r. r., st. Paul, Mlnn.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21
TWELFTH is to have have a new

TWELFTH is to have have new
paper. Its editor will be Claud
M. Atkinson, formerly employed
on the Virginian. The name OF
the paper Will be the Republican
and it's politics will also be strictly
Republican. TO the infant we ex
tent greeting and predict a bril-.
liant future.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

The jury system in Mexico is
attracticing some comment. Nine
of a mans peers try him and a
majority is a verdict. If the nine
are unanimous, there is no appeal.
To serve on q Jury, one must have
a diploma in law, medicine or some
other profession, or an income OF
S1oo month; or he must be a
member of a family whose head
has an income of $4,000 a year.
The professional juror is thus
thrown out of the box.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21
and gratitude to the United States.

and gratitude to the United States.
but utterly ignores the arrange
ments our government is making
to give Cuba good and stable
government. Masso bows to the
United States as Cuba's guest and
declares that Cubans will now ex-
ercise the sovereignty they have
obtained. Masso intimates plain
ly that his people have no further
use for Uncle Sam, but they are SO
very grateful! He coolly shows
Uncle Sam the door!
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21
BLAN X ETS

are not fully appreciated until cold
weather but values in blankets can be
judged and appreciated at any time.
This is an opportunity to buy win
ter goods at summer prices. No mat
ter how we secure them. sufficient for
buyerS to know that it was at low
enough figures to enable us to sell at
much less than real value.
We have nice Sheet Blankets at so
cents pair.
Then we have very fine White
Blankets as high as S11.00 pair.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

SINCE Aug. / there has been an
increase in the cash balance OF the
national treasury of about $780,
10000 1t is now S3l4, 900, 900
snd is still growing. The treasury
officials, however, are said to be
of the opinion that the increase
will not be rapid hereafter and
will not result seriously to the
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21
A special dispatch from Madrid

A special dispatch from Madrid
says the Spanish peace commits
sioners appointed. They are
Senior Montero Rios, president OF
the commission; Gen Correro and
Seniors Abnarzuza, Villarutia and
Garnica. The Spanish commits
sioners, the dispatch adds, will
start for Paris on Sept. 25.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

LATE Washington dipatches say
that the president has about de-
cided to abandon the proposed in
.ouirv into the abuses of the war
department and leave the lnvestl-
CATION to congress.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21
New Railway in Montana.

The completion of the Northern
Pacific railway from White Hall
Montana, to Twin Ridges, Montana,
a distance Of q miles, opens up TO
both the miner and farmer the limit
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

WINTER DRESS GOODS
are suggested by the nipping air. Fall
will almost imperceptibly merge in
wsnter, and preparations for season
able clothing are in order,
We are prepared for early buying
and show very catchy and servicable
goods at 1S and Is cents yard.
Then we have the latest novelties
in Bayadere effects, rough goods,
serges, plaids, ETC., etc.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

AFTER q half hours conference
with the president, Gen. Schofeld
announced that he would not serve
as a member of the commission to
investigate the conduct of the war.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

PRESIDENT MAsso of the Cuban
republic formally announces the
end of the struggle for Cuban free
dom; and expresses much praise
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

Just look at the large line of Towels
and Toweling we have marked at
quick selling figures. Not thing
wrong except the prices. These are
too low. If we charged as much
again you would have no doubts about
the quality.
From the lowest priced cent Tow
els on through Huck and Damask to
Turkish, the assortment is complete
and the prices lower than ever before
made on equal quality.
We have Hand Made all Linen
Crash that is the best goods to wear
you ever saw; the only trouble with
the goods is that it wears too long.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

Ladies' Walking Hats in all the
new shapes. also Misses Hats, Tamo-
shanters, Military Caps, etc.
The Ely miner., 1898-09-21

No little amount of interest has
been centered on the handsome line
of WRAPPERS we have displayed
this season. Their beauty, quality,
and the prices we sold them attracted
great attention and an army of buy
ers. We have wrappers at 80 cents
each. From this price they range up
to 81 so and S175 EACH
The age-herald., 1898-04-27
PORTO RICANS WILL
 F GIFT FOR AMERICA
By Cable to the Age-Herald. Copyrighted
 by w. K. Hearst.

by w. R. Hearst.
 San Domingo, April 26.-Four hundred and fifty Porto Ricans have offered their services to American Consul Reed, being willing and eager to serve either in the army or navy of the United States or in any capacity in which they can be most rssafl1.
The age-herald., 1898-04-27
THE ATTACK TO BE
 MADE ON CUBA
SD sciaI to The Ags-FeraId

Washington. April 26.-Secretary of War Alger has no intention of resigning. The first important landing on Cuban soil will be made early next week. The attack Is planned for two grand divisions. General Merritt will be in command In the first fthese two columns, notwithstanding the reports to the contrary. With the second column General Miles will go. He cannot lead the first because he is in command of the entire army, much of which will be unorganized when the first column lands. The embarkation will be made from Tampa bay because of the scarcity of good water at Key West. The new service uniform has been selected. It is of material resembling canvas, but water proof and of cotton.
The age-herald., 1898-04-27
WHITE HOUSE WAS
 UNDER FIRE
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
 Washington, April 26.-The white house was under fire tonight at S:55 o'clock. A pistol shot was fired at the executive man. sion by some unknown person standing on the rear platform of one of the Pennsyl- vania avenue cars. No harm was done, but the incident created some excitement among the white house police patrol. The electric railroad car from which the shot was fired was proceeding westward to- wards Georgetown at full speed It was just about to pass the western entrance to the white house grounds, and was right opposite the residence portion of the man. sion when the flash of the shot was seen. The report that followed aroused the ofh- cers, two or three policemen hurried down to the gate thinking that the man who did the shooting might be found there, and from passers by they learned that it was a passenger on one of the cars that had used his pistol against the president s house. At the offices of the railroad com pany no reports were made by any con- ductor of any shooting on any of the cars.