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Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

county superintendent OF schools in
Illinois lately organized and conducted
an excursion for farmers and their fam
HES 10 the Agricultural College OF the
State. a party OF nearly three hundred
persons was gathered, nearly one-half
OF them boys. The visitors We're en-
abled 10 see for themselves the fine
Specimens Of stock. and how they are
kept, the experiments in fertilization.
cultivation. and the hundred and one
other things which make the agricul-
tural colleges so valuable to the coun-
try; and in the department OF domes-
tic economy the farmers wives had op-
portunity TO see the best methods OF
the work which most interests them.
The plan is feasible in any county OF
any State, and deserves to be copied.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

The recently issued census report on
agriculture shows q state OF change in
the average size OF farms that will sur
prise the average citizen. He has been
reading OF the breaking ND OF bonanza
farms and the tearing down OF fences
on the great cattle ranges OF the West.
and, having in mind the great increase
IN population, has assumed that the
average size OF farms has been getting
smaller. On the contrary, il is increas-
ing. From 1880 10 1880 the size OF farms
gradually decreased. with q marked
change in the decade between 1850 and
1870. In 1880 the average farm con.
tanned q triie over 200 acres: in 1850 a
triie less; in 1870 a little over l5D. and
in 1880 considerably less than lJO. In
1890 il was little larger. and in 1870
il reached almost 10 1ju acres again
But at the same time the number OF
farms was vastly increasing. having
reached e total Of 5.T39.657 In 1900
There are actually more farms in the
United States to-day in proportion to
population than there were in 1870
when We were distinctively rural ma
tion. Notwithstanding the unprecedent-
ed growth in urban population between
1880 and 1900, the number OF farms
grew faster. In 1850 there was one
farm for every 1916 persons. Now there
is one for every 1873. And this in
crease is an increase in real farms
not mere garden patches The Amerj-
can countryside is holding its own and
more. too, in the rapid general advance
Of the country. This state OF affairs is
distinctly good for the nation. While
in the cities the tendency is toward
the loss OF individualism and for the
masses 10 become employees and depend
ents OF great corporations and firms. the
tendency in the country is for the heads
Of families to be more and more inda-
pendent Of others and more and more
dependent upon themselves. II is the
realization Of the independence OF the
farmer. OF the landowner. that is caus-
ing farmers to buy more land and is
arOusing In city people an intense long
ing for piece Of mother earth that can
be called their own. He who has some
land has little sovereignty Of his own.
There he can establish himself. and II
his wants are simple and his habits
good may live without worry for the
morrow while the trusts and monopo-
lies and the growing concentrations OF
capital enmesh his fellow man in the
city. The present great land movement
in the West is due in no small degree
to an almost universal longing for land.
based on the idea OF Independence that
goes with land holding, and feeling
that the opportunity 10 get leap lands
will soon be gone forever.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03
Animals and Masie

The effect Of music on animals was
recently tested by a violinist In a Ber-
lin menagerie. The influence OF the
violin was greatest on the puma. which
became much excited when quicksteps
were played. but was soOthed by slower
measures. Wolves showed an appar-
ent interest, lions and hyenas were ter
rifed. leopards were unconcerned. and
monkeys stared in wonder at the per
former.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03
Peanut Has MANY aH..z

Although the peanut Is a dis,,r.
" american product, it is known near.
~ the world over. When its wide non
uiarity and excellent standing are con.
siuered' IT is remarkable how mon,
aiiases there are under which the nea.
nut travels. Whenever it is iptrodncad @
20 new community the toothsome ~
ierihg OF the sod adopts a new nams
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

into business for themselves. They
have AL the qualities for success save
courage. Caesar hesilatcd u cross the
Rubic0n. BIZ, uot long. shouting The
die : casI-" he plunged in. The ele-
meuc Of riSk enters into every success
tUl enterprise. The general RISKS his
reputation in giving battle. the author
IN writing his book. the business man
in making his ventures. Thousands
who have the Necessary courage fail
Hundreds succeed But OF those who
succeed none are towards. Every one
o. them had -hs c5U-a-e 10 try. There
was S time when man was afraid OF
Nature, but that day Is past. Most
men nowadays are afraid o. them
selves. God Almighty made men brave.
Il Is the devil VINO makes them cow
ards Courage : strength. Coward
Ice : weakness. To make up your
mind 10 Esl; = half the battle Of LIE
Hold up your chin.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

The advance made in papers has
0een notable II is no longer necessary
10 go TO all the trouble formerly re
Quired for toninG fixing and washing
Some OF tie papers now In the market
are simplicity itself 10 handle. with
the results under ordinary care excel
lnnr.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

Mis-. Carrie Chapman Cats estimate
that nine-Ienths OF the criminals in the
United States are men will not be -
riously objected 10 unless she supple
mentS il with the statement that nine
tenths Of the men are criminals.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

-Four persons were shot in Louisville.
Ky, over dime. Al that rate. mas
sacres would come 10 SIJO and a neat
little holocaust could be turned out for
S3-T5. These, OF course, are Kentucky
prices
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

The fellow who stole q red hot stove
was an amateur compared with those
two M!sSoUr. junk dealers who Commit
tel lhe theft OF an iron bridge.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

The Kansas farmer Is not q protes-
sional trust buster, buS he happens 10
be Possessed with the ways and means
o. taking -he edge of the corn corners.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

4 U.slt memory snd 8 -ecedinc con
Science are no- me worst combination
IN The making Of : machine politician.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

WIS. : more natural than that Nj
Eowe,lS should 20 10 me woods 10
bio1z 1U- 15S new nOve.:
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

NJ OchS now owns four daily news
papers 4 four Ochs team ought 10
have 8 pretty strong pull.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

T-s,y's King and The Czar s-e alike in
one respect. auyhow. They s-e bolh
b1ul-i1l-a-s.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

An English writer suggests =, :.
mirable method OF taking snsn.,,..
pictures in the crowded stree, ~
under the ordinary method of mspi,~
lation, figures close at hand are ~,
apt 10 obtrude themselves in su.s |.
way as TO cut of the view. His ma
cd of working consists in holiip, y.
camera over his head and upside dov,
composing the picture in the view 5r..
er and making his exposure in this \,
sition. or course all cameras ars n,
adapted to this method Of working IN,
where n camera other than magsrD.
is used it is perfectly possible /,
should be remembered, however TIA,
great care must be taken to keen "a.
camera from movement when the .,
pOsure is made.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

L The courts are going 10 erjoin the
EQeculaIo-s from shear.ng The lambs
lot Of The shops may have 10 shut
down
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

4 politician was almost eaten by S
hog Think how hungry ne hog must
hGv= been 20 do g thing ike that.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

Com has had 10 soar uncommonly
hi-L this year in o-ie- 10 keep is head
above waIe--
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03


Thus II will be seen that the Japan
ese mercantile marine has increased in
three and half years by 3l5 steamers
and 3.242 sailing vessels. the increase
in tonnage in each class being re-
spective!y 1882 and 294. .562 tons.
This is & striking rate of progress and
one rarely met with in the case of
other countries. especially if the in
crease IN the number OF large steamers
is taken into account. In fact. in 1896
Japan possessed only one merchant
Steamer OF a tonnage exceeding 5000
tons, but at this moment il Possesses
twenty-one steamers whose individual
tonnage is above 500 tons.
In proportion as the volume OF ship
ping has grown so there has been an
increase in the number OF seamen
available for manning the ships. and
IL is TO be remarked that Japan can
provide its own shippers and naval en-
gineers. At the end OF last June. says
the London Globe. the number of ships
officers with captains certificates and
OF engineers was 1912. OF whom
15.10T were Japanese and only 3u4
were foreigners. The number OF en-
Gineers sewing in the mercantile ma
rine OF Japan was 2,791.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

II is 4 good Idea when arranging the
composition OF 4 picture 10 remember
what William Norris says about the
home. 10 Have nothing in il that is
not either useful or that you believe
beautiful" and not put anything in
unless IL has definite purpose. IA
nous Munich painter once said when
he was not satisfied with picture, hut
could not tell why. he took something
out OF II and got at the reason.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

An editorial writer or the staff OF
one % ,Le leading Eastern wesklies.
Gua.yzes il telling and effective way
the undo!nc ot man brought about
through the lnsid iouSueSs Of the festive
Panama hac, and more terribly than
when he n-Sl teIl in the Garden OF
Eden he says, The Panama hat
has accomplished the downfall OF man
by the simple process OF exposing 10
woman his lOllCwnesS The situation
bears particularly hard on the nus
band. pstien.. lonc-suferins creature.
After having spent years in preaching
10 his wife about her exI-avaEance. es-
pecially in the matter OF hats. the Pan
anna, with fatJerinc tongue. has ap-
preached him and he has fallen. payins
enough for one hat 10 get his wife a
halt-dOzen. more Or less. And then. 10
complete his ruin. the pertidious Pan
anna has since brought on its poor re-
lationS and they are selling anywhere
from Sl-25 down 10 STIa cents. Even
the express wagon horses wear Pana-
mas. and a man returned from a vaca.
tion in New England sOlemnly tells OF
seeing farmers scare crow thus ar
rayed. Truly the Panama 'trampleth
upon pride, and sits on the neck OF am
birion.' All OF this would not much
matter had not the wives OF the Pana-
maed men taken notice OF the whole
thing and. as wives sometimes will.
spoken OF IT, What can a husband say
for himself: So far there is no record
Of q husband having said anything. II
seems 10 be one OF the times when
there IS nothing 10 say. With S35 in
vested in Panama. with the grocery
boy wearing close imitation which
cost IS cents, and now with q bill for
his wife's hat staring him in the face.
the plight Of the unhappy husband is
something TO stir pity in every virtuous
bosom Truly in these days the mar
ried state is not condition 10 be en-
tered upon thoughtlessly.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

Cab : nine points in an argument
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

The best method OF quickly drying a
negative from which prints are wanted
Immediately is. as soon as the mega
tive has been developed. fixed and
thoroughly washed, TO immerSe 1t for
TWO or three minutes in pure alcohol,
then remove and stand ii on piece
Of blotting paper, where il may be
famed for TWO or three minutes If de-
sired, at the end OF which time the
negative will be dry and ready for
printing. The reason Of this is that
the alcohol expels the water from the
tilm and in turn evaporates on expos
ure to the air.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

II must be admitted that the use Of
short focus lenses is not calculated TO
get the best out OF picture Compare
two photographs, one taken with a
short focus lense and the other with a
long focus, and the superiority of the
latter Is ar once apparent. The de
mand for compact cameras has
brought the short focus lense into use.
but il is undeniable that they are hard
on perspective and artistic worth. The
best authorities say lense should
have a focal length OF at least the
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

When 1t comes 10 paying Sl0,5OO for
4X5 camera. il suggests very forcibly
the truth Of the saying that some peO-
pie and their money are soon parted.
But the Sultan OF Morocco has paid
that for one. and $500 for another.
The most expensive one is mounted
throughout in 1S-karat gold and the
other is sterling silver. OF course the
finest lenses known TO the trade are
included, but with such an old cigar
box could do the work as well as the
gold-mounted one
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

Great Britain's Weather Bureau.
Great Britain is now running a wea,b
er bureau on American lines
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

When American meets Greek the
chances are ne can't read it
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03

diagonal Of the plate used VIA.
gle lenses are excepted.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-03
CSCCCSCSSySySsS
J4PAN'S MERCANTILE MARINE
kSSsSSSstsSsCSSSSCCCS

NJ. Duban. the French minister TO
Japan. publishes some interesting de-
tails in the Bulletin Economique OF
Indo-China concerning the japanese
mercantile marine. The statistics re.
ferred 10 are taken from a report is
sued by the japanese minister of COM
munications. and they deal with the
steady increase in the number OF
steamers and sailing vessels in the Jap
anese merchant service during the last
four years:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03
1.-THE SCOTCH RESULT"
Seeing the Point of the Joke In
Plain story.

William lnglis was visitor ut q
Scotch yacht club on the Clyde during
a regatta week, and one night he was
called on fer a story Knowing. he
says, from books and experience the
density Of Scotchmen TO American
foxes, he told the broadcast, most point.
ed story he could think of 1t was the
old chestnut Of the inebriated lriEhman
who met a policeman and asked him
the time.
Three O'Clock" said the policeman.
"Oi didn't hear" said the freshman.
"Thrce O'Clock" the cop yelled.
"Shure Oh didn't hear that, either"
The cop then hit him three whacks
on the head with his club. Did you
hear thatT' he asked.
"Shuro," said Fat. "Ci heard that
and OF do bee fur thinEin' IT'S glad Oi
am that 81 didn't mate ye at twilyc."
There was not a ripple Of apprccia
ton on the rows Of Scotch faces be
fore him. said Mr. Inglis. They. one
and all, were blank, ana slowly each
Scotchman drained his whisky TO hide
the fact.
suddenly" said Mr. Inglis, Il saw
nm Old Scolchman In the far corner
break into II smile Slowly he removed
bis pipe from his mouth and blew out
a cloud e smoke. 'lloot, mon hc said
hut We Gamma blame the policemen, for
a that 1t do be a wee bit hard to be
asked the same question three times
THAT is what call the Scotch re-.
suit" Mr. Inglis concluded. New York
Iribuup
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03
Buffalo Bill IL Coming.

The announcement is made that
Buffalo Bills Wild West, led by Col.
w. F. Cody himself, will this season,
and for the first time in its history,
make a complete tour Of the American
contineut-from ocean to ocean, East
to West-from the Zenith City in the
North to the Gulf Of Mexico on the
South. This ent ourage will take the
great organization through much of
the territory where its wild scenes are
laid, and for that matter bring to its
very birthplace the incidents it has so
aptly illustrated to other parts of the
world. 4 trip to the Pacific Coast has
long been contemplated and now that
Messrs. Cody and Salisbury have CON
Guided to go to Europe again this FAN
they have determined TO pay part
ing salute OF respect TO America and
will, as stated, cover the entire coun-
try this season, beginning at Madison
Square Garden in the very heart Of
the Metropolis, and then exhibit at
the principal points only. This city is
on the list of places to be visited and
the day and date will be duly made
known
There is no end Of attractions. All
the features which have for years
made the Wild West famous, are re
tanned, including the bucking bron-
chos, cowboys, Mexicans, Russian
Cossacks, Indians, L $, Artillery ard
Calvary, Bedouin Arabs, South Ameri
can Gauchos, and Johnny Baker in re.
markabIe feats with rifle and shot
gun CoI W. +. Cody Buffalo Bin
Is at the head, and will appear at each
performance, rain or shine.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03

johnny had written n composition In
the narrative style and was showing II
to his mother for her approval before
submitting 1t to the teacher.
Heres n sentence that will not do,
Johnny" she said as she read It:
"'When the man found that he had
called ut the wrong door he politely
explained himself away \ man can
explain thing away, my dear, but not
himself"
81 don't see why" contended Johnny
"A man can bow himself out, cant
her
Certainly"
"Thcn why can't he explain himself
awayT
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03

Saturday. May 3, 1902.
$40 Per Capita For saloons.

Superior il fast becoming city OF
saloons, and now has l39 drinking
places scattered over its midst This
IL the largest number ever licensed in
the history OF the city.
Reader did you ever stop and think
what it costs the laboring man and
others to support this number Of
drinking places? You say the saloons
pay this year s60,bOO into the city
treasury, which can be used to
pay running expenses. Very true,
but who eventually pays this money
lot ia see. The cost of running the
average saloon, IA near as We can cs.
innate, and a very low estimate at
that, il Mt least 81 800 per year. this
includes license, rent and hrlp only
fixtures aud stock OF wet goods n"'
incluuet. NOW aH We H"Hb III i'aN'
one sale on to every 800 persons, and
IA the actual cost of conducting each
saloon il at least - 800 this means
that each man, woman and child, as II
whole, must donate $40 each during
The year to maintaining this large
number OF dram shops. Now in ad
dtion to the above must be added the
cost of III q beer and livuurs consumed
and the amount per capita will be
nearly doubled
This il not intended for temper
anco lecture, but are actual facts aud
hould have careful consideration.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03
Board oi Health.

At meeting Of the board OF health
Thursday evening Alderman McRuy
was ele' president OF the board
The scavenger contract for the hrst
district was awarded To Peter Tambuu
who was the lowest bidder for the
work. His figures were For remuv
ing night soil u II cents per cubic
yard; garbage and manure 80 cents
per cubic yard; for removing the car
cases OF horses and cows, 50 for re-.
moving cats dogs and all small ami
mails, so cents
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03

Mayor o Hare is to he commended
In regard to the stand he has taken in
the matter of selling intoxicating
liquors TO minors, The first effects OF
the mayors order was the arrest
Wednesday OF Demars West End
saloon keeper who is charged with
selling liquors 10 II boy who became
30 intoxicated Tuesday that he could
not drive his milk wagon The mayor
is determined to put stop 10 selling
liquors TO minors and shoul4 receive
the hearty support Of every resident
OF the city.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03

The artistic Jap shows nothing in a
room absolutely nothing except love
IS tower and n screen aud perhaps n
beautiful vase You would
never know from the rooms Of q lup
that he was a iT,at picture collector
The wealthy collector keeps all his
treasures slowed away In what Is call
cd "go down." his storehousc, and his
pictures are brought up one at time
II any visitor is present or expected
Generally II single picture will Ice
brought in and hung up. You enjoy
that beautiful picture by itself 1t Is
very much like bringing bottle Of
Wine from the cellar No one would
want the whole bin ut "A time" Japan:
A Record In Color" by Mortimer Men
pes.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03

Two Ccnturies ago The umNrCIIa was
known and used as sunshade. Ben
Jonsou and Beaumont aud Fletcher nj
ludcd to It. In l7t2 II was used as a
rain protector Gay In his Trivia"
speaks Of the "umhrella's oily shed a"
which was recorded as a kind Of SOU
wCster material more scryiccahle than
gingham or SIR, which was used in It's
construction at that period
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03
Reveals a Great Secret.

1t is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected by DR., Kings New Dico
very for Consumption. Here's the
secret. 1t cuts out the phlegm and
germ infected muscus, and lets the
life giving oxygen enrich and viIilize
the blood. 1t heals the inflamed,
cough-worn th:out and lungs Hard
Gods and stubborn coughs soon yield
10 Or. Kings New Disco, cry, the
most in'alIihl" remedy for all Throat
ard Lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles
zoe and ~ 90 Trial bottles flce a.
.,r.I...', i'.IIHart.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03
a Nearly Fatal Runaway.

Started a horrible ulcer on the leg
of J b. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill,
which defied, doctors and all remedies
for four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica
Salve cured him just as good for
BoiIs, Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Corns,
Soalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c
at MerrelPs Pharmacy.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03

Joel saw you at the opera with
Miss hyperion last night She's Ger.
tainly . beauty, but entirely too re.
served for me
Fred You Just bet she Is. saw her
father this morning and reserved her
especially for mysclf.-ChIcago News
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03

A listcss looking woman came into
ear and, dropping ianguIdly into
seat 10y the side of an acquaintance.
drawlcd out luzIly:
LA, lIct is this your
"Why, Mag, how are you?' was the
equally nnEuid reply,
Where you goin'. HetF'
"Nowhars Where you Goln'T'
"NoWhars."
"Wcll. then. | guess III Just drag
zine
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-05-03

The Scotch have s,ujy ola liHle lal
who was desperately i'll. but who, for
all his mothers pleading. refused to
take his medicine The mother finally
gave up. "Oh, my boy will die, my
boy VIII die" she sobbed. lie will
not take the stun that would save
him"
But presently plpcd mp voice from
the bed. Don't cry, mother" it said
"Futhcr'll be home soon, and he'll make
me take It."