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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

The experiment station Record
quotes from some experiments Of Prof.
z. S. Goff as follows; When potatoes
are placed for few minutes in brine
the highest or those of poorest quali-
~ and most deficient In starch rise to
the top. BY this method 1t is an easy
matter with the aid of hydrometer to
determine the amount Of starch and
hence the quality OF the potatoes. The
author planted the light. the medium
and the heavy potatoes as indicated by
the brine test for two years in success
sion, and, unlike European invesugs-
tors, noted no Improvement in the
quality of the crops as a result OF this
selection. He found that tubers grow
ing nearest the surface were Of lowest
specific gravity or poorest quality, and
that the specific gravity increased with
the depth at which the potato grew.
This he ascribes TO the cooler tempera-
ture at which the tuber grew found
at greater depths. He also found that
potatoes grown in level culture, with
the consequent lower temperature
within the soil, had greater specific
gravity than those grown in hills,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

The United States Department A.
Agriculture has undertaken a gooA
"ork In the securing for experimental
purposes the grasses that grow Wild In
Ihls country. F. Lamson-Scribner an
rostologist OF the Department of Asri-
culture, summarizes thus the work thar
mas been already done along this rne
according to the provisions Of the act
OF congress. making appropriations for
the department of Agriculture Tor the
hscai year 1901, this division was al
rected to purchase and colIect seeds
ana specimens Of valuable economic
grasses and forage plants, to be distrib-
uted 10 the various experiment stations
unoer the direction OF the Secretary
OF Agriculture, to ascertain their adapt
ability to the various soils aHd climates
Oh the United States. In order to carry
out this direction, plans were made
early In the season to undertake the
work with the beginning Of the fiscal
year. Mr.. c. L. Shear, an assistAnt In
the division, was put in charge OF the
seed and field work, and immediately
after July l he began work in the field.
and several agents were employed to
work with him during the collecting
season. He was verbally instructed to
make the collection Of seeds Of valu-
able native grasses and forage plants
tne leading feature OF his field work.
Tnere are many native grasses and
forage plants of great economic value
That have never yet beea introduced
into cultivation. This n especially true
OF the grasses of the great cattle ranges
Of the West, which formerly grew in
such abundance and which through
over-stocking and mismanagementhav have
propagation and cultivation of these
species, native to the soil and already
acclimated, lies the hope of the ranch
man and the herder for restoring to
their former carrying capacity the now
depleted ranges and pastures. Particr-
lar effort has been directed to securing
in quantity seeds Of these wild range
grasses; also those of probable value
In the South for winter pasturage,
those likely to prove good meadow
grasses for high attitudes and those
especially adapted TO binding shifting
sands. for which there IS 80 much de-
mand. Seeds of a few native grasses
of highly economic importance have
been obtained by purchase from parties
living in the remote regions where
they grow. A number Of varieties were
obtained in this way from the vicinity
of Silver City, New Mexico. In all this
work 1t not infrequently happened that
hong and tedious journeys had to be
made to regions inaccessible TO stock
before grasses in seed could be found
and the collection was made by hand
Some four tons Of seed of about one
hundred and thirty varieties Of grasse:
and forage plants were thus gathered
the quantities in each case varying
from one to five hundred pounds
Never before has so large an amount
OF native seeds been collected by the
department
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16
How to Pack Apples

II is very essential that apples should
be properly prepared for market In
order that the best results may be OBJ
tanned, and it is with this end in view
that the following suggestions are sub
mitted:
Country shippers and packers of ap-
pies should make it point to PACK
their fruit honestly; that is. have the
fruit run alike all through the barrel.
Do not endeavor to cause deception by
placing good, sound. large fruit on the
ton and bottom Of the barrel, and NIL
in the middle with a lot OF gnarly,
wormy and decayed fruit. It does not
nav. The deception is easily detected
upon investigation. and merchants do
not care to have fraud practiced upon
them. neither do they care to practice
II upon their customers
Full regulation-sized barrels should
he used. Take the barrel, one head
ont nail the hoops, and break on the
ends of the nails at the inside; place
a layer OF tier of apples. good and uni
form sizes, smooth, bright, healthy, as
CLOSELY dS pOSSl0ACs SNSoA 0Of - " - -
ON the lower end, then I'LL up, basket
full at a time, throwing out small
wormy, gnarly and windfail apples.
and shaking the barrel well after each
deposit until 1t is full two inches above
the rim; place the head squarely on
the apples, and with screw or lever
press force 1t into place and nail Sc
curely. Turn over the barrel and
mark name of apple with red or black
lead. or stencil. Bear in mind that,
to be shipped safely. fruit must be
hacked tight, to prevent rafting or
bruising.
In shipping apples the first OF the
season = early varieties - shippers
should see that openings are cut on
the side of the barrels and also in both
ends. to admit of free circulation OF
air. which viii greatly help to bring
apples through in good condition dur
ing warm weather.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16
WHAT is OVARITISP

A dull, throbbing pain, accompanied
by a sense of tenderness and heat low
down in the side, with an occasional
shooting pain, indicates Inflammation.
On examination it viii be found that
the region of pain shows some swell
ing. This is the first stage of ovaritis,
inflammation of the ovary. If the roof
of your house leaks, my sister, you have
it fixed at once; why not pay the same
respect to your own body?
You need not, you ought not to let
yourself go, when one of your own sex
holds out the helping hand to you, and
will advise you without money, and
without price. Write to Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, and tell her all your symp-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

toms. Her experience In treating fe-
male ills is greater than any other
nvlng person. Following is q letter
from a woman who is thankful for
avoiding terrible operation.
. was suffering to such an extent
from ovarian trouble that my physi-
cian thought an operation would be
necessary.
Lydia E. Pinlham's Vegetable Com
pound having been recommended to
me, decided to try it. After using
several bottles / found that / was
cured. My entire system was toned
up, and l suffered no more with my
ovaries-"-MRs. ANNA ASTON, Troy, Mo.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16
SIN More CounterfsltInx.

The Secret Service has unearthed an
other band Of counterfeiters, and secured
20 cleveriy executed that the average per-
son would never suspect them of being
spurious. Things OF great value are al
ways selected for Initiation. notably Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, which has many
imitatoFs. but few equals for disorders
like Indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation,
nervousness and general debility. Al
ways go to reliable druggists who have
the reputation of giving what you ask for.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

Organized Labor Elects Representatives.
Organized labor Of St. Louis had
seven candidates for the lower house
OF the state legislature. with two tick
cts, and succeeded in electing four out
OF the seyen-a printer, a street raiI-
way man, cigarmaker and a bolIsr-
maker
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

LgSAs makes oath that he IS the
Frank ), 0sp Of The arm Of r. Cheney Co.
nlor business IN the ciIy Of Ti9,e EDO J2,nnsy
and State 40 IKE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
the sum OF -. csss Of Catarrh that cannot be
each ara ~ ~ ne OF Halls Catarrh Cure
cared By tho u9' - PRANK j. CHENEY.
=. he,ore me and subscribed In my
Sworn 70 ~ an day OF December, A. u. 1854
presence, TINS W. A w. GLEASON.
(SEALl S1 qasdl, r, ~ e.
Hall Ca a.ai ~ me blood and mucous surfaces
sets dlrec ,ayn ~ send for testimonials. free
OF the system; J. CHENEY Co, Toledo, q
ao,d nv Druggists, sc. 49,.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

write to-day to Allen S. olmsted. lie
Roy. N. Y, for a FREE sample OF
Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. IL cures
sweating. damp, swollen, aching feet.
Makes new or tight shoes easy. A GER
tain cure for Chilblains and Prostitutes
Al ali druggists and shoe stores; Csc.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

p;us pensioDing the window Of
p..rAdmiral Calhoon at $40, of Brig
e. HAYES at $50 and the window of
the late Paymaster-General Stanton of
,he army at $50, have been reported.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

Walla Walla has been chosen as the
place for the next annual meeting for
the Northwest Fruit-Growers' associa-
ton
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

A new battalion of infantry recruits
no be known as the Third provisional
battalion will be formed at the Preside
today. 1t will be organized into four
eompanies of $50 men each.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

The Bloemfon:ein Post publishes
passionate appeal from Piet Dewet,
chairman of the peace commission, to
his brother, Christian. to surrender.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

Hamlin's Wizard Oil Co., Chicago,
sends song book and testimonials for
stamp. Get Wizard Oil from your
druggist.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

A new system of wireless telegraphy
has been developed by the weather bu-
reau.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

Emperor William has conferred upon
Earl Roberts the Order of the Black
Eagle, the highest German decoration.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

The story is revived that secret
agreement has been concluded by Ii
Hung Chang between Russia and
China
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of "a
a cough cure-J. W. OBRIEs, 322 Third Ave,
N, Minneapolis, MINI. Jan. 9. 1900
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16
Don't Get Footsore, Get FooT-EAsE.

A certain cure for Swollen, Smart
ing, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns
and BunionS. Ask for Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. Cures Prostitutes and
ChilblaiRs. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores. Csc. Sample sent FREE Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy. N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

According TO a dispatch from Cape
town case of what is suspected to be
bubonie plague has developed there.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

indigestion is bad companion. Get rid OF It
hy chewing bar Of Adams Pepsin Tutu Fruit
after each meal
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

Avoid badness, gray hair, dandrun and thin lock-
by using PAKKER's HAIR BALskM-
HINDERcoRSs the best cure for corns. 15ets.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

fresh outbreak of plague is report
ed in Formosa.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-04-16

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoAo QUISINE TABLETS An
druggists refund the money II IL fails to cure.
\. WI. Groves signature is on the box 25c-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-05
VESSELS IN PORT.
ARMY AND NAVY.

ARMY AMI aNAfI.
U. s. Tug Iroquois, Pond, Midway ISL
and, August 5.
u. s. training ship Adams, San Diego,
via Hilo, December IL.
MERCHANTMEN.
(This list does not include coasters.)
Alta. Chill. bktn., Thronagle, Newcas-
tie. January 1.
Archer, Am. bktn., Calhoun, San Fran
cisco. December 15
Alice Cooke, Am. schr., Penhallow, Port
Gamble, December z.
Andrew WEIGH, Am. bk., Drew, San
Francisco, December 6.
Allen A, Am. schr., Schage, Eureka,
December %.
Iroquois, Am. sp., Thompson, from Sc
attic, December z.
Irmgard, Am. bktn., Schmidt, San
Francisco, December 80.
John Currier. Am. sp., Seattle, Decem-
Der 25.
j. c. Glade. Ger. bk., Siege. Bremen. Mo-
vember Is.
KaiuIani, Am. bk., Dabel, San Francis
co, December 26.
Marie Hackfeld. Ger. sp., Wuhrmann,
Bremen, January 1.
Mildred, Am. schr., Rose, Seattle. De-
cember 9.
Novelty, Am. schr., Rosendale, Caleta
Buena, December 81.
Okanogan, Am. schr., Reuch, Port Lud-
low, December Is.
Prince Albert, Nor sp, Cappeller, New
castle, December g.
Robert Sudden, Am. bk., Kilmann, New
castle, December "a.
Twilight Am. schr., Ceuthen, Washing
ton Island. December %; in distress.
w. H. Macy. Am. sp., Groth, Sydney,
December 49,
Zealandia, o. S. S., Dowdell, San Fran
cisco, January 2
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-05

ans. Smith and Kelly, who had teen
scouting with Bennett and myself, de-
cided to run the gauntlet early in the
encounter and were both killed. Ben
nett and I were left alone among the
rocks waiting for an opportunity to
escape. 1t seemed that it was the
plan of the Indians to starve US out.
Death was pretty certain. 1t was
death to stay and it was pretty certain
death to run the gauntlet. However,
Bennett said that he would remain and
attempt to keep the Indians off while
made my escape. / called my pony to
his feet. sprang upon his back like a
flash and the next moment / was
sccoting away in the direction of more
troops. The lead flew LIKE hail, through
my hat and coat and once or twice /
| felt a singing pam along my leg or
arm where bullet had torn my
clothing, but I managed to get out OF
range with my rifle and when the In
dams saw me escape they knew that
!, the troops would not be long in COM
(, ing and got away as fast as they knew
how"
! Sullivan then went Oh to tell Of The
many fights he had been in with Ben
nett Talk about bravery and tender
heartedness at the sarle 5irne, said he.
i"I have seen that fellow Banter sit
ting up on horseback, with gun in
either hand while the lead flew around
him as thick as hornets, and yet never
shooting shot for fear that he would
kill squaw, simply waiting for an
opportunity to plug away and send
death to the red-skinned men without
hurting their women"
| Sullivan himself has been IN the ser
/, vice of the Government ever since he
was a boy, almost. He has a wonder
full knowledge of animals and mas an
enyiable reputation as a transportation
agent He has letters from many fam
Gus military men, including Miles, Lee,
Rogers, Coffingcr, Baker, Brookes and
others.
| He was chief train master of the
Fourth Army Corps during the Cuban
campaign and directed all ernbarka-
tions and disembarkations. He was
afterwards transferred to the Seventh
Army Corps, in which he acted in the
same capacity. His superior. officers
commended him in no uncertain terms
| for his intelligent and careful E.anage-
ment of animals.
"Broncho john has been a scout, a
packer, a pack master, guide, train
master an explorer, a detective and a
transportation agent and many other
things during his thus far eventful ca
reer.
! He was with Buffalo Bill during the
first year of the establishment Of the
Wild West show, in 1SS3 and made him
self famous as an expert horsenian and
a crack shot.
| Sullivan carries with him several
autograph albums; these he treasures
as a miser would treasure his gold.
And well he might, for therein are
contained the signatures of men OF
whom the public is proud, men who are
justly famous and who have served
their country well when their services
were the most needed.
Sullivan is also the possessor of the
first American flag which was hoisted
on Cuban soil after war had been de-
CARED against Spain.
If the life of "Breneho John were
written the story would not only fill q
large volume but it would prove as in
teresting a tale of adventures, hair.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-05

rOyELo. Dec. 23.-Information re-
ceived here from Caspar, a sea-coast
town and port tflirty-ffve miles away,
gives the particulars of valuable ma
of ambergris afioat. discovered by q
lumber steamer on her return from
Skaguay, Alaska. The name OF the
vessel is not given.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-05

breadth escapes and deeds of daring as
could possibly be desired by the most
|exacting reader of things exciting and
wonderful.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-05

The illustration
a few
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-05

A new railroad $50 miles in length is t.
be built from Victoria to Midway, B. C
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-05


U. 8. Tug Iroquois, Pond, Midway ISL
and, August 5.
u. s. training ship Adams, San Diego,
via Hilo December H.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-03-06
DIES IN ELECTRIC CHAIR.
Assassin Rosslyn q. Ferrell is
Electrocuted.
OCULAR UNTO DEATH.
Sings Songs and Plays Checkers with
the Clergyman Who
Attends Him.

Columbus, O., March 1.-The electro
cution of Charles Rosslyn Terrell in the
annex of the Ohio penitentiary early this
morning closed a thrilling story of love,
desperation and murder. Ferrell laughed
and joked with Murderer Ruthven, his
condemned cellmate, during the evening
and read with interest some Of the news
papers containing accounts OF the prep
aratons for his electrocution. Laying the
papers aside, the murderer remarked
that he was "ready to go spiritually, but
objected on personal grounds" He was
executed at 1907 O'clock The first
shock was all that was necessary, but
the current was sent through the body
three times.
Two Catholic priests remained with
Terrell in the annex all evening and
at 11:30 anointed him with holy oil and
prepared him for death according to the
Catholic faith. He walked to the chair
with firm step and nodded to several
of his acquaintance as he took his seat.
Ferrell was visited by many women dur
ing the day, who brought flowers to him.
His sweetheart, Miss Costlow was I'M
able to go to the penitentiary, being
Frustrated at her home.
Terrell shot and killed Express Messen-
ger Charles Lane on the night of August
10, 1900. He had been in the employ Of
the Adams Express company and lost his
position. He had represented to Miss
Lillian Costlow, to whom he was to have
been married on the coming Thursday
night, that he had a considerable sum Of
money in the bank, and that he still re-
tanned his situation with the company.
money. and his wedding day was APP
preaching. He had a peculiar pride,
which prevented his telling the plain
truth to the girl, and he determined to
have money by murder. He boarded the
express car Of an eastbound Pennsylva-
MIA train on the night mentioned, being
permitted to ride by his old friend Lane.
train reached Plain City, about fifteen
miles from this city, when Lane was pre-
pairing to make his express delivery for
that station. a small town in Madison
county.
When the messengers back was
turned Ferrell shot, the ball taking eff
feet in Lanes back. The killing was
just before coming to Union, Madison
county. Terrell fired again and again
until the chambers OF his revolver were
empty, and Lane lay on the car floor
dead. Terrell took gold, bank checks
and banknotes amounting to $2400 from
the safe, and when the train stopped at
Plain City, leaped off. The stop was
but for moment, and the crime was
not discovered until the car was opened
when the train reached this city. Fer
rell stayed all night at hotel in Plain
City, and the next day went to Miss
Costlow. lie was arrested at her house
the following Sunday, and his trial and
conviction followed. He admitted the
crime, and it has been shown that his
reason for it was infatuation for the girl
he was to marry. She repeatedly visited
him after he was condemned to die.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-03-06
PEKIN MERCHANT
SLAPPED CONGER.
Says the Minister Took a Rifle from
Lady Without a Polite
Request

New York, March August r. Cha
mot, Pekin silk merchant, says that
during the siege he was compelled to slap
the face Of Minister Conger because the
latter insulted Mrs. Chamot by snatch
ing rifle from her and giving it to
man who stood near.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chamot prevented IL ore
than 1000 foreigners dying from starva-
ton, Chamot, at the risk of his own life,
going daily beyond the picket lines for
beef, horsefesh, corn and other food for
the refugees.
Il am sorry that cannot say good
word for the American minister, Mr.
Conger," said Mr.. Chamot, who is stop
ping at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Every
day [ fed him with oxfesh and food
which [ procured at the risk of my life.
One day, after we had been under fire all
day, Conger came up to my wife and
without word of warning, without a
polite request or anything else. delibel
ately snatched from her shoulder Maui
ser rifle and handed it to man. When
heard about the affair hunted up Con
ger and in the same abrupt manner in
which he disarmed my wife slapped his
face"
Mrs. Chamot said minister Conger
Is not gentleman. The sooner he is
recalled the better
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-03-06
DRANK CARBOL|C ACID.
Rev. William Clack of Pewaukee
Makes Fatal Mistake.
PASTOR IS POISONED.
Because of Blindness He MistoOk Acid
for His Medicine-Dies in
Awful Agony.

Pewaukee, Wis, March 2.-[Special.]
Rev. William Clack of this place died
at his home yesterday from the effects
of carbolic acid which he took by mis-
take, supposing it was the medicine he
had been in the habit of taking. He died
In awful agony. Mr.. Clack is survived
by wife, who is rs years of age.
Mr.. Clack was born at Alvescotte,
Eng, April %, 1919. He came to Amer
lea when he was % years of age and
for more than fifty years had been an
ordained minister of the Baptist church
He was known throughout the state as
the "Auctioneer Preacher" as he fol-
lowed the auctioneer trade during the
week and preached the gospel on Sun
day, usually preaching in some church
where the people were unable to support
minister. He preached at Waukesha
when that city was known as Prairie
vile and at North Greenfield. For over
forty years he was at Prairie du Chen,
and he came to Pewaukee about eight
years ago, and has led retired life.
During the past two years he began to
lose his eyesight and this winter was
practically blind. This explains how he
happened to make the mistake in the
medicine
The funeral will be held tomorrow aft
ernoon and the interment will be at Prai-
RE du Chen,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-03-06
STOLE 3 CENTS
WORTH OF COAL.
West Superior Woman Took Piece
Of Coal to Save Babes from
Freezing.

West Superior, Wis, March 2.-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. Ida La Rue was arrested
for stealing 3 cents worth of coal She
told the municipal Judge that her little
babes at home were threatened with
freezing to death. There was no fuel in
the house, and she had to chop up the
wretched chair and table she had left
in the shape of furniture, Or steal. So
she took the lump of coal, which, the
present market price Of the commodity
being considered, is worth just 3 cents.
She averred that, had she not found that
fuel when she did, her IRE would have
gone out, and the little ones would have
frozen to death. Nobody had the heart
to prosecute her.