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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
FAaMlss RAISE FROGS IN CANADA

The Iadustry Reported 10 BE Proatabls
and Growing.
Frog farming as an industry is as.
Stunning large proportions in many
parts Of Canada. Not only are large
shipments Of frogs legs made from
this country to the United States. but
there is q growing demand for the lux
ury In many OF the large centers OF
the Dominion, says the New York
Sun.
One Of the most successful frog
farms is in Ontario. Last year it pro-
duced 5000 pounds Of dressed frogs
legs, and 1000 living frogs for scienti-
fc purposes and for stocking other
waters.
The deputy commissioner Of fisher.
les for Ontario reports that in the
past year a number of applications
were made to the government for
leases OF lands suitable for this indus
try. No licenses were, however.
granted, as it was found that the ter
ritory concerned was already being
farmed by a number Of people.
It is safe to assume that In the very
near future much land now idle will
be stocked with frogs. All that is
necessary for this purpose is to place
a few paired breeders in the water.
Natural food is almost always present,
in SUFFICIENT amount for successful.
growth
The species considered here to be
most profitable, on account Of its size,
is the eastern bulllfrog, Rama cater
biana, which reaches a length Of more
than eight inches. It begins to breed.
at the end Of three years, Is very pro-
ductive and reaches a marketable size
in four or five years.
Only the hind legs are marketed.
and they average half q pound a
pair in weight. They are worth fifty
cents a pound. at times, to the produc-
er, and American dealers take as many
as Canada can supply.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
DoinA His Best Friend.

81 aEErN -. - LFLI-FFF. A.t4a
In his office down town this young
man is looked upon as a person of
probity and fine moral sensibilities.
He does not have to be all that to
keep his place, for he is rich, and
though he is the junior partner he
supplies the main part Of the capital
and most of the commercial clever
ness, says the New York. Post. Every
year or two he goes west to pick up
some branded ponies for his polo
string, selling OF those which cannot
be easily taught the game. or that
have gone wrong" in wind, limb or
eyesight. His elderly partner who
was his guardian during minority, and
who believes In him. utterly as one
whom he himself has nodded by pre-
gcept and example, caught this part OF
what the young man vas telephoning
the other day:
Now be careful, James; Mr.. Fres.
ling may come to-day to see that blue
roa mare. You'd better give her .
pint OF whisky. stun . sponge up her
nose, and inject ! little cocaine Into
her hind leg
Bless. my soul!'' exclaimed the old.
man; what are you doing?.
only selling horse to my best
friend the young z answered.
Af5a1IhgaS3SE &4r N@AeSs tsAgSta aISS&aGIa .ANrSSYG.HSaI
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24

OOnect0f ana Vontllot0r ZOE CARS.
of preventing the entrance of dirt
through the open windows and induc-
ing q draft Of air from the interior
TO reduce the temperature in the car.
In the drawing a ear view Of the de-
Hector is shown, giving an idea of the
manner of mounting it on the a The
Dashboard is rigidly attached midway
between the windows, carrying on
either edge a narrow hinged strip
which overlaps the fitting board of
the shield. The horizontal rods which
carry the movable shield are. pivoted
in the center Of the narrow strips, in
order that the latter may cover the
edge Of the shield and prevent leak
age Of the cinders and dirt behind the
shield.
The manner Of mounting the shield
makes it double-acting, and to turn it
to correspond with the direction Of
the train the fitting board is lifted
sufficiently to clear the bolt at the
lower end from its slot in the TRAN
gular brace, when the board will
swing free in either direction. The
dirt-laden air striking against this
shield is thrown OF at an angle to the
car, and this action produces a suction
from the rear of each window to draw
the air from the interior, which allows
the entrance Of fresh air through the
screened yentilators provided for the
purpose. 49, r..--r
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
Awoks senator Scott.

Senator Morgan is 70 years old. Not
long ago he stood on his feet for five
hours and read 10000 words Of . Mic
aragua canal speech, and was as fresh
as a daisy when he had finished. Ev-
erybody left the chamber, but Senator
Morgan. ambled along contentedly and
probably didn't know or care whether
one senator OF, fifty listened to him.
President Frye escaped early. He
called Senator Scott to the chair. Sem
sator Scott kept awake as long as he
could and then took 9 nap. Senator
Kittridge was present most Of the
time, because he Is going to make
speech IN reply to Morgan. Once he
rose to make an inquiry. Senator Scott
slept peacefully. 81
Change cars!!" said the reading
clerk. Sssss
Senator Scott awoke with . start
and answered the question:. and Sen.
sator Morgan wentso ON and On andson.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
Rap. for Early Spring Fsea.

Rape for Early Spring Feed.
Each seasons results at the Okla
homa Experiment Station give further
evidence Of the value Of the rape plant
as a source of green feed in this coun-
try. Not only has it proven a most de-
sirable spring and fall pasture crop,
but a crop that will furnish . large
quantity Of green feed during such q
drouthy summer as that of 1901. The
plant lived through the mild winter OF
10000 but the zero weather of the
past winter killed all the plants.
The rape plant will be one Of the
first plants available for feed In the
spring and q large area should be put
out, as feed is carce and high priced.
The value of the plant lies in the fact
that 1t will furnish a large amount OF
green feed in q short period from the
time of planting. The plant resembles
the cabbage In texture and color but
the growth is erect and two to three
feet tall. Good rich soil is necessary
for q large growth and should be put;
in fine filth before seeding. The plant
is proof against frost and may DO
seeded the last Of February OF early
March In Oklahoma.
Broadcasting will do for temporary,
patches but II the crop is wanted to-
last through the summer 1t should be
In drills and cultivated. Do not pas
ture too close IL continuous growth is
desired. For broadcasting use three
or four pounds per acre. In drills ono
to n and one half pounds will be re-
quired. Prof. Thomas Shaw says that
ten sheep may be fattened on one acre
of rape in Minnesota. T~wenty-three
tons of green feed per acre have been
taken OF at the first cutting at this.
station.-Oklahoma Station.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
Creates life by Chemicsls.

The missing solution necessary to
complete the transformation of dead
matter into a perfect living organism
is being confidently sought by Or. A.
D. Houghton. He afirms that he has
succeeded in producing an active pro-
toplasmic mass containing distinct
nucleus-like centers. which exhibited
ameboid movement. 1t assimilated
nutriment, 1t gave the reaction to
aniline dyes that organic cells do. 1t
had q protoplasmic stomach, it showed
~selective affinity and it even made
feeble attempts at perpetuation of its
species. It split into four or five cells,
each like the mother cell. After half
an hour to three weeks Of activity the
cells became inert, but they had full
filed all the conditions of living cells,
such as amebae. except in perpetual
Ing thir kind indefinitely.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24

The seedlings will appear in from
fourteen to twenty days. For later
plants the seeds should be sown in the
open ground. In about five weeks from
the time the seed is sown the seedlings
will be ready to transplant. After the
celery has been transplanted and has
attained q fair size cultivation between
the rows should begin. This should be
shallow, with the idea of leaving the
-oots of the plant undisturbed.
Among the insect enemies will be
found the celery-leaf tyer, illustrated
here. 1t eats the leaves and also spins
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
Range Notes.

April reports from Oregon indicate
that grass is making a steady growth
and that pasturage in the western sec-
ton is in good condition. In the east
ern section it IL not 80 good, cold
weather having retarded growth, and
as a result feed is short on the ranges.
Range cattle came through the win,
ter in fair condition and as Boon a.
pasturase is good will TAXI on fat.
When April opened lambing was we'll
along and there were no reports of UNI
usual loss.
In Idaho, clover and alfalfa have
made a start but range grass is grow,
ing slowly. Sheep end cattle have
been on the summer range for several
weeks, however. The shearing Of sheep
is progressing rapidly and ~satasfactor;.
lily. Live stock are in fair to good
condition. !,
According to Weather Bureau COR
respondents, March vas q cold, windy.
dry month in New Mexico. especially
in Mora and San Miguel counties and.
vicinity. where there was some II955 ~
cattle Oh account Of drouth. but as &
rule u1l 5e>.:.s.s I'D sheen are in fair
condition. The ranges are gettinS yery
dry and outside water holes : dry.
ing up.
Haying has begun in California. !,
Owing to cold weather and lack Of
rain the Arizona season is two to three
weeks later than usual. Ranges are
in poor condition in many localities
and live stock show the need of better
pasturage and water suppliek.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24

a web and ties the leaves together.
The insect is widely distributed. Hand
picking is effectual on a small scale.
If they become very numerous open
lamps may be placed in the field at
night to attract the moths. Perhaps
the most harmful of celery pests is the
celery caterpillar. 1t is large In size,
yellow in color and has black trans
verse bands. The zebra caterpillar also
attacks celery. Hand picking is the
remedy for both these insects.
The furnished, plant bug, which we
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
3 L,rhtnior Raj Experlm.nt.

Lightning Bod ExPerimont.
Lightning rods with rusted connec-
tions have been found by X. r. Kosh
to act effectively during . thunder.
storm. In explanation he offers the
new theory that = lightning discharge
has an %oscillating character, electro
magnetic wave being produced which
act upon the imperfect connections as
upon q, coherer. restoring sconductivity
for a certain time. He IL testing the
theory with q rapidly receiving CAM
era. the flashes thus far pictured. how
ever, having been too distant to give
certain proof.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
Light OF . Moon,ess SKY.

Attempts have been made to meas.
ure the light of the moonless night
sky. Mr.. Gavin ]. Burns, an English
astronomer, has roughly estimated
that the total light of one hemisphere
equals that of 1000 first-magnitude
stars, and Professor Simon Newcomb
has-perhaps O accurately-found
this total light to be equal to that of
60 to 80 first-magnitude stars. The
brightness seems to be not entirely
due to visible and invisible stars The
zodiacal light and the ~gegenschein, a
midnight glow opposite the sun, have
been seen to extend across the heav-
ems, and it Is suggested that these are
but Investigations of a general lum-
mostly of the entire sky due to some
unknown causes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
WORLD OF SCIENCE
ADVANCEMENT MADE IN DISCOVER
les AND INVENTIONS.
Device Calculated TO Mako Railroad
Travel In summer Moro Pleasant
New Design for Pristers' Admirable
s.GH.-A15 4I = sEE aIFE r7 4E.Ef \
stick-Teaches T~ypewriting.
Keeps Ciaders Dat Of Train.

Keeps Ciudsrs Oat Of Train.
Travelling in summer could be made
much o pleasant If the windows OF
the cars might be left open for en-
tilation, but the fresh air is SO. often.
accompanied by rain, smoke, dust or
cinders that the passenger prefers the
heat to the air and leaves the. window
closed. The illustration shows q dirt
deflector and ventilator for passenger
cars recently patented by Frank l..
Nichols of Washington, d. C. The in
ventor claims for it the double service
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
% Modsrn lllracls.v

IA M0dorn WlFacI0.w
In O. striking experiment illustrating
. late Royal institution lecture BY
Professor s. p. Thompson, an iron
ring cut In half was linked without
touching. witha coil OF: copper wire
around which an electric current was
passed. The induced magnetism II
the iron ring wa 90 strong that the
two halves could not be pulled apart
This 70 one Of the familiar common
places of science, said. the lecturer.
but 4 say It sis On absolute miracle.
There has been nothing like It since
the walls Of Jericho fell down. but
because Il is % common We think
nothing OF Il. 's s q
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
vas attempted to tie q knot ID K.

was attempted to tie q knot in K.
This dimculty was overcome by spin.
ming the hair from two. or NOR open
ings of suitable size at the same time.
These very fine threads unite into one
as soon as they leave the perforated
plate and form a single hair Of the
proper thickness which has the neces-
sary strength and pliability. Tho MI
trate Of cellulose is then denitrated and
dyed like artificial silk. The hair
shows under the microscope that It Is
composed of several lying side by
side.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
.
'[AGRICULIURE)
lka.aahKa@
Celery 0rowins.

For the early crop Of celery the seeds
may be started in wooden trays about
three inches deep, two feet long Ind a
foot and q third wide. Have plenty of
small holes in the bottom for drainage.
Fill with sifted soil and smooth on.
Then sow the seeds either broadcast or
in holes in the soil. We show In the
accompanying illustration q Nat or
tray for early sowing OF for transplant
ing, with marker for making holes in
soil, into which the seedlings are set.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24

TO. 1.-THE furnished fully grown. lt
plant bug (Lygxs vre. works especially
tensisl. where weeds
abound and on crops that are some.
what neglected. AS a preventive keep
the celery well cultivated and free
from weeds.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
Grasses a. Soil Binders.

Prof. W. A. Henry, director Wiscon-
sin Experiment Station: The best
plant to bind the soil together is quack
grass. But dare, you use it? Next to
quack grass I should try Kentucky
blue grass and Bromus inermis. White
clover should also prove helpful. OF
course IL the soil slides badly you must
get in willows, the roots Of which will
60 much deeper and hold the soil a
great deal better than will any kind
of grass, which at best only helps for
the surface six inches. Willow cut
tings, stuck where needed, should grow
without trouble.
At one Of the suburbs north. Of Chi
cago there is q steep bank that for
years has made q good deal Of trouble
by its tendency to slide down against
the village water works. It has be-
come a serious matter to the village
authorities and q number OF devices
have been tried for holding baek the
bank. The bank is about ninety feet
high and has . slope Of perhaps GO de-
grees. The opinion Of the Farmers
Review was requested as to the best
grasses to be used for binding the sur
face soil. The inquiry was passed on
to experts ct the experiment stations,
and the following replies received.
We publish them for the benefit Of our
farm readers. who frequently have .
similar question to face.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24

illustrate mere, mas
in some cases done
much injury to eel.
cry While young
the bug Is small,
being only one
twentieth Of an
inch in length. It
Is 81 i yel1owisf.
green color, which
changes to faded
yellow or dull
brown when 1t Is
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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24

B~exinners' OUTFIT Of Low Cost.
ranged to correspond with the position
Of the letters of any machine. The
keys can be made Of any material.
from wood to celluloid. with the base
Of pasteboard, wood or metal. as de-
sired.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24
BECOME BOYS AGAIN
aIcH AND PROSPEROUS MEN ENJOY
CHILDHOOD DISHES.


and looked we'll fed as he strolled
through the lobby Of one Of our most
fashionable hotels, says the New York
rress. Taking about the connection
of the organs of scent with memory"
he said, Scientists to the contrary
Notwithstanding, belleve Iaste
spurns memory quite as quickly as
smell. Last night I took dinner with
IN old-time friend Of mine--'supper'
they called it-and his wife put some
raised doughnuts on the table that,
when / bit into one, put me right
back in the old kitchen at home when
! was a boy"
That's so-that's so!' declared a
Shite-haired man who wore a stock
mot because the hunting set have
made them fashionable again, but be-
:ause he had always worn one my
laughter.in-law has good help and
she's i fine cook herself; but the
,lher day I was rummaging around
IN the basement OF our warehouse and
came across the porter's dinner pail.
opened It to see what the boys wife
gave him. forsluncheon,. and there was
! big slabasof apple pie right on top. It
ooked just like what my aunt used to
make years ago. I couldn't resist the
::emptation, and / left hall. q dollar
M deposit. for the pie and eat up
every last crumb OF 1t. Why, I could
remember getting licked for hooking
/ piece that tasted just like that out
# the pantry-for my aunt was a
urict disciplinarian.
aBut them" added the old man re-
iectiyely, that couldn't have been
lust like my aunt's pies. If 1t dia taste
,o,gl for 1 couldn't sleep q wink that
hight for the trouble it gave me-"
"Reminds me Of what the steward.
tf-the Palmer House in Chicago told
ne once, 2 said a third member of the
group. when Gen. Grant stopped
there on his. return from his tour of
HE world one noon the steward was
iii but stupefled at seeing the ex-Presi-
lent slide in at the kitchen door, as
'hought escaping from some one.
am sorry ta trouble you,' he said.
as though asking Z great favor. but
may I have a little coFped beef and
:abbage?"
. why, certainly the steward re-
piled, but sha'n't l send 1t out to yop
,nSthe dining ROOM?
4" No. he answered, I'll eat it right
here If you'll let me sit down,
$50 a place on the rough board ia.
BILE, where the cook had been fixing:
the meat, was cleared and Grant drew
up a stool and set to. And the way
he got away with that corned beef
and cabbage was a caution. When
he had finished he laid down his knife
and fork with a funny sigh of salts
faction, put one hand on the stewards
SHOULDER, and said:
Young man, / don't suppose you
care for that at all, but II you had
had to eat what / have for the past
few months it would taste like q din
uer<for the gods. 1t tastes honey
"The ex-President had dined with
everybody from the Queen down. but
that cabbage and corned beef doubt
less reminded him of the time when
he was not so we'll known, but prob
ably far happier-when people in st.
Louis called him Captain when they
spoke to him and bought the wood he
carted into town to SELL"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-05-24

Honey 49, no. taIk, but II chssrs.
MN wonderfully
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-08-08
SENSATIONAL HOLD UP ON.
bunker CREEK
Two Men Seriously Injured. Stage Coach
Escapes From the Lone Highwayman.
Was Soon Captured By Police

the mouth Of Bear creek. Bva determined
and fearless effort on tho part Of Frank
Homsby. tie driver, the wOuld-be hold up
man was thwar,sd In the twlnkllng Of an
eve.
There were not many passengers aboard,
and no treasury which would have
prompted systematic hold up, 50 It Is
thought the fellow who attempted the
rash act must either have been drunk or
erazv. or at least foolish.
The prisoner was taken to the police
court. The evidence showed that he tried
to hold I'd man named George Brennan,
who ran for his life to Ms. Elders mad
house on Bear. There he brsathlsssly told
his story to William L. Chapman and a
posse was formed to 70 after the robber,
Chapman told Of the hunt along the
Bear road at midnight, and how the
prisoner came on, aOd told them to throw
up their hands. He grabbed a club and
went for the man. who yelled; III YOU
come nearer ru rip your heart out" He
was striking the prisoner with his club
when he was stabbed 10 the groin. DrOu-
lite. who was just behind him, was
Stabbed In the breast.
The posse mlnagsd to down the prisoner
and truss him up with a rope, and then
put him on the stage.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-08-08

Yesterday when the Humboldt went
South she carried 100000 10 gold dust
and this apOunt places the gold shipments
through Skagwav so far this year by the
Alaska Pacific Express Co., alone, at thst
seven million dollar mark or nearly twice
as much as went through here In care Of
the express company during all Of last
year.
The above amount, only contains. that
shipped BY the express company and 1t Is
probable that what has been taken from
Dawson and passed through this city, car
rlsd BY individuals, would bring the total
sum up one more mllll'n dollars
This wear the n c. Co. and the N. a.
7. & 7. Co. are shipping practically all OF
their gold via Skagwav on account Of the
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-08-08
MARRIED
Skagway Girl Becomes
Bride.

Word was received from Dawson last
night, Of the marrlaEe Of Miss Cora Lewis,
50 we'll known In SkagwaY as the pioneer
stsnographer In this city, to J. N. Elmer
Of Dawson.
The Dawson Nugget has the following
account Of the wedding:
~. N. Elmer, manager OF the Lewes
River Dredging Company, and Miss Cora
A. Lewis, for some time s,snographer for
the n. c. Co., and one Of the vsrv best Of
Dawson's Young ladies', were united 10
marriage BY Rev. J. R. H. Warren, assisted
by bishop P. T. Rowe, Of the Alaskan
diocese. The ceremony took place In the
Epleopal church 10 the presence OF a few
friends Of the couple "
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-08-08
AMOUNTlOF GOLD
COMES OUT
Over Seven Million Dollars In Gold Dust
Have Been Shipped Through This
City So Far This Year

Reasonable rate and unsxoelled facilities
fOrhandllnR the gold BY the express COM
plny.
The Dolphin and the Humboldt are the
reasurs carriers Of the express company
and these two steamers with the exception
Of $4,000 shipped South on the FarallOn,
have transported Of the seven million dol
lars in gold dust,
According to adyless from Seattle,
barely 100000 have reached there from
the Interior via the St. Michael route.
The hazards BY that route are too great
and the Insurance too high to allow gold
to be sent that wAv.
Il might be safe to add that twenty
million dollars In dust will no doubt find
It's wav via Skagway before the close Of
navigation.