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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
THE NOVELETTE, HERO.
Story Writer Defends Cheap Modern
Fiction Against the Charge of
Dangerous SensatiOnaIfsm.

One who conresses himself the ia
Their of many of them" writes a de-
tense of the novelette, hero in the
columns of 'V. c." He takes the line
that the charge of dangerous sensa-
tionalism is undeserved, and only
comes from those whose opinions
have been formed on the subject by a
cursory study of the novelette, in it's
infancy. He admits frankly that the
romantic interest of cheap modern fic-
ton of to-day bears very little relation
to the facts of life, but this is charge,
he declares, which can be levelled with
equal truth against the popular novels
which literary journals treat with high
seriousness. The novelette, hero is al
most invariably man of action, whose
doings stimulate unsophisticated read
ers to fine things and clean thoughts,
while almost always he is the cham
pion of truth, honor and religion.
There is no pessimism in the novelette,,
and the enormous sales of this humble
form of fiction may therefore be taken
as testimony to the inherent optim-
ism of the English people. Love is
it's main interest, action is it's setting,
and it's conclusion is always immacu-
lately happy. What strikes us most
about the novelette,, perhaps, is the
ability shown by the writer's 1t is
common knowledge that many of them
have only just fallen short of attain
ing success in the higher fields of
literature. For the rest we are dis
posed to agree with the writer of the
article that the charge of dangerous
seSationalism is undeserved.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09

Boosting that it was no common man
who could brave such deadly fire, when
my friend Samuel D. Murray, who lives
out on Oakley avenue, said quietly: 1t
wasn't such great thing. manned one
OF those guns myself and others of my
regiment, the Third Michigan, were with
me. At that time, Second corps men of
a dozen regiments and Sixth corps men
OF several regiments were fighting to-
gether. Organizations had been broken
up and men of different companies left
without officers were doing the best they
could. Some of us loaded up the guns
and blazed away as long as we had am
munition. My partner, toward the last,
was in doubt whether we had rammed
thing sure, We put in another and let
her go.
"The gun, double-shotted, turned a
somersault and went splashing into the
mortar-like mud between us and the
enemy. That put us out of action, but
some of the other guns were fired after
that. remember well just how that gun
looked as it went like live thing into
the mud, and l remember it the more
clearly because about that time an officer
rode to where the boys were huddled
close, to the breastworlls and ordered
them to scale them. The men. suspect
ing that he was drunk, paid little atten-
ton to him, but one fellow asked why he
didn't try it himself
''Thereupon the officer spurred his
horse up the steep incline into the very
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
CLEANING FRUIT FIELDS.
Work Done in Autumn Pays Craft
flying Dividends i'm the Conn
ing Fruiting Season.

In many districts it is not until spring
arrives that the work of cleaning the
field begins, and then hurry ensues.
While the decayed weeds and grass COW
ering the roots of the plants may serve
as mulch, and partially protect against
the severity of the winter, the question
comes up as to the cost. Apparently it
is cheaper to allow the weeds to grow
and remain, if they are valued as mulch
ing material, as no labor is required in
their use, but weeds are very expensive
and very costly if the matter be viewed
from an economical standpoint. The
storing of the material for the produc-
ton of next years crop of fruit goes on
in the vines now, and the greater por-
ton of the effort of reproduction is when
the condition of heat and moisture are
most favorable. Some plants bear fruit
before the summer comes on, but 1t is
during the summer that the growth OF
new canes and vines is greatest. All
the elements of growth come from the
soil and as no plant will thrive as well
under competition as without it, 1t is
plain that the weeds simply rob the
plants not only of nourishment but also
Of moisture. When they die in the fall
they do not return to the soil that
which is derived from it, as during the
process of decomposition much of the nj
trogenous matter is dissipated in the at
mosphere. The duty should be to Gull
tivate between the rows of strawberries,
raspberries and blackberries, thinning
out the surplus plants and either hoeing
or hand pulling the weeds. If some kind
of winter covering be needed it is more
economical to use salt hay or some cheap
material that can be easily applied. 1t
is also best to cut back the tops of tall
canes. If growth is to be made let it be
of laterals. 1t is much better to cut back
early than to wait until the plant has
wasted energy in producing vines that
must be removed in the spring. All the
energy saved now will be brought into
use next spring in the effort to produce
fruit, which will then be of better quail
ity.-Troy IN. W Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
Point. ON Plant Breeding.

Hand-pollination has very limited
field of usefulness, as it is difficult to do
large volume of work. When two va
rfeties Of apples are to be crossed, one
tree can have some of its branches top
worked, after which natural forces will
do the work of pollinating. In crossing
different plants it has been found that
the true hybrids do not appear till about
the third generation. 1t is therefore, a
mistake not to sow the seeds from the
first paintings. Scions for scion-or-
chards should be selected from bearing
trees.-Midland Farmer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
WITHDRAWING Fruit Trees.

The old-time method of whitewashine
the trunks of trees is not usually credit
ed with its full value. Farmers follow il
considerably, though, perhaps, more
from a country habit than with definite
reason before them. Prof. NJ T. Macoun,
horticulturist for the Canadian depart
ment of agriculture adds that it is most
efficient composed of 60 pounds of lime,
"a gallons of water ana six gallons Of
skimmilk, or those proportions. The
milk makes the wash stick better, giving
the lime more opportunity to exercise
ats caustic properties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09

first cut shows the exterior of such a
cellar, and the second the interior. The
storing of celery for the winter trade
is an important problem in the north,
and the present methods of keeping
celery are defective for commercial
purposes, being either too wasteful OF
requiring too much labor. B. M. Dug.
gar, of the Cornell station, says: "To
continue it's vitality, succulence and
crispness, celery must continue in the
storage house a very slow growth, a
growth sufficient to establish the roots
in the soil and to complete the devel-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
A CELLAR FOR CELERY.
Improved Storage system, Recon-
mended by the Cornell On. "
Experiment Station.

When celery is grown in consider
able quantities It is necessary to have
a place in which to store it. 1t is also
advisable to construct the place early
in the season to make sure that it is
ready when needed. We show two
cuts of an improved storage for celery
that has recently been illustrated by
the Cornell Experiment station. The
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
CRATES FOR VEGETABLES.
They Are Easily Made and If Well
Taken Care OF VIII Last for "A
Number of Years.

Slated Crates for handling vegetables
and other farm products are very con-
venient and economical. They are in
use by only a few farmers, and those
who have them speak very highly of
them. In husking corn they will al
most pay for themselves in one season.
One hundred are none too many for a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
ALL TIRED OUT.

I h e w e a T v,
WORKOUT, all-tired
feelings come to
b ody w h o
taxes the kidneys.
When the kidneys
are over-worked
they fail to per-
form the duties
nature has provid-
ed for them to do.
When the kid
neys fail danger
Gus diseases quick
ly follow. Urinary
disorders, diabetes,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
Modern Sherlock.

suspected man.
"Well," said Sherlock, 81 have at leas.
found that his wife is away on vacation"
How did you find that out!" asked the
mystifed friend.
He is wearing safety pin instead of
suspender button. Chicago Daily News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09

They equal those
that have been cost
ing you from $500
to $500. The i'm
mense sale of w. l..
Douglas shoes proves
their superiority over
all other makes.
Sold by retail shoe
dealers everywhere.
Look for name and
price on bottom.
That Douglas uses Cor.
Ona Colt proves there Is
value in Douglas shoes.
Corona Is the highest
grade Pat.Leather made.
Fast Color EyeietS used.
Our 81 Git EDGE Line cam
GhnaC hv rail 0E !.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
Coming Money for venezuela.

Venezuela will have coined at the
Philadelphia mint 100000 bolivars
in silver. A bolivar is worth 1913 cents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09

Our 81 Git Edge Line cannot be equdied at any price,
Shoes by mail, % cents extra. Illustrated
CatalOg free. w. L. DOUGLAS, Br0ekton, Mass,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09

Canada's Railway Mileage.
Canada now has 10000 miles of rail-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-10-09
w. l.. DOUGLAS
So. SO & So SHOES S Ss6n!

You can save from So to So yearly BY
wearing w. L. Douglas $3.50 or So shoes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

One blow Of the gavel oi the
president OF the sssate adjourn.
Ell the extra session o}thet body
nj noon Monday. AMI imnesli-
ately another blow conveyed il
IN 'sTniar se~sion, However, du.
ring the interval elapsing be-
tween the two blows of the gavel
Theodore. The Strenuous. found
time 10 make recess appoint
nleitts OF severe! !;s;;.siiii,isei anx.
'ous republicans ia positions
thai be wished to take ont of
politics. II taxed his str~nuos-
ity somewhat. but he was able
to be around the next morning.
and chopped a cord OF wood be-
lore breakfast. AZ usual.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12
New Store Completed.

The two new brick store rooms
Of q. NJ. Kirkpatrick 4 co. arr
completed, aud the firm has been
busy this week moving their
stock OF groceries and hardware
INTO one OF the rooms. The
room in which the groceries were
formerly kept viii be occupied
with a complete line of gents
furnishings. The elegant fix
lures for their new drug store
have arrived and are being
placed in position in the other
room OF the new building. The
stock OF goods viii arrive in a
day or two, and the firm expects
to have the drug department
running before Christmas. The
completion OF their new building
gives them frontage ON Main
street of % feet, with a depth of
80 feet.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

IL refusing TO pay the beet
sugar bounty the state auditor
sets aside the expressed piinci.
pies Of the republican party.
ana OF the people who elected
him. In the platform of thepar-
~ which nominated and elected
nm there was a plank expressly
declaring for sugarbountyla law.
II u presumed that the people
who voted that ticket fully I'M
derstood that they were voting n
a tax upon the people Of Idaho
Tor the support OF corporations.
and Mr.. Turner certainly knew
that he was committed TO that
course when he accepted "A nomi-
nation upon that ticket. Asa
democrat Mr.. Turner's course
would be eminenely proper and
consistent, but as republican
ne is a traitor to the corporate
interests which are the bone and
sinew Of the republican party.
We don't know what the corpo- |
rations have done TO Mr.. Turner
10 cause him to turn upon them
IN this manner, but the old adj
age about "wh>n thieves fall out
etc. may in this case inure TO
the benefit of the honest people
OF the state, and they may pos
sibly be relieved from that rank
lnjustice-the beet sugar bounty
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

r. Il. Anderson visited Outa
rio Wednesday,
Mrs. Rucker OF boswell, is quite
". and her recovery is doubtful,
Mrs. G. +. Hartley was a Par
ma visitor I'esa caldwell We'd,
nesday,
G. W. Mcdonnell left Thursday
Tor Sweet where he expectS ia
epend the winter.
Geo. X. Allen came down nom
Boise Tuesday hi the interest OF
the Des Moines Insurance Co.
Harper < Mcknett are build
ing a large addition to their
livery stable ON 18th and Main.
4. j, Mitchell and John Stock
ton are in Caldwell this week
serving time on the jury,
Mrs. VIM. Stockton has been
quite sick with tho melsIes for
the past few days,
Frank Fouch made a t,dn to
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12
4H7usenenfs.

Johnston's Novelty show will
appear at |. O. o. F. hall on next
Friday night. December 18th.
A novel scientific entertainment
Is promised. According TO Gus
tom they make at least a two
nights stand, but owing to n
conflict and misunderstanding in
dates they viii be able to appear.
here ON but one night only. and
VIII, as near as possible give two
nights entertainment in one.
making the show last about
three hours.
The management have made
arrangements fora big Tree dance
after the show.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

car of honey TO Portland. The
honey wQs tirst-elass and good
prices we're obtahed, A much
larger quantity OF honey Is pro-
asuced here than can by consumed
by our local population and by
forming an association The pro-
ducelS secure q betteg. ppice for
their product, as t enables them
to ship direct to the market.
The Parma honey IL nNted for
It's fine quality, and always
brings q good price on the mar
ket,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

merits a wide latsonags> and wa
trust that Il. viii meet with
hearty support,
While on then way 70 Nyssss
last Saturday Attorney il. A,
Griifiths ana ex-Sheiiff w. II,
1ho,p OF Caldwell got OIL the
'"Cannonball' Eat Parma to get a
square meald The conductor
gave the highbap hefoge they
were hall through eating, but as
neither oi thelu We're ever known
TO leave 9. good thing they
finished Their mealand then came
down and snapped lies with the
hERALn force until No. II came
along, When they resumed their
iouineys ~
Thomas Andrews, one Of our
prosperous farmers. was a caller
at the ltERAI.p office Thursday,
and brought with him a speci-
men OF salt bush raised by him,
which he lett ON exhibition at
this office. The plant resembles
alfalfa somewhat, and il said TO
be Il splendid forage for stock.
Its main value lies IN the fact, as
It Is claimed, that it will grow
abundantly III Soils too strongly
lmprepnated with alkali to pro
duce ordinary crops, However
Mr.. Andrews has not tried II on
alkali land. and it's value in this
aspect still lemahIsto he demon
strated in this locality,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

\ great newspaper man once
said that the secret OF newspsl-
per success was in .knowing
whore hell would break loose
next and having man -on the
spot to report it." Acting ON
this theory relays OF reporters
are constantly keeping tab on
Theodore, the Strenuous.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12


TIM article appearing upon
another page OF this issue of the
Herald in rgard to rlle pro-
posed exclamation 81 arid lands
IN the Boise and Payrtte valleys
viii bring before the people Of
this section a matter Of vital In
terest To each and every one.
There is now in the national
treasury nearly S2.00o.ooo be-
kndmg 10 the Idaho reclanln-
ton fund. The estimated cost
a the proposed works iS 81
2oo.0G0. The works proposed
viii bring under cultivation ev-
cry acre Of land susceptible OF ir-
riention in this section. 1t
means practically the quadrupl-
ing of the irrigated lands in the
Boise and Payette valleys. 1t
means ten citizens where we now
have one. II means the building
mp OF an agricultural empire.
whose fert lie resources will brine
20 ns the most desirable class OF
homebuilders in our country. II
means lower taxes. better schools
and better roads. Without n
single dollar OF expense to Us it
means millions OF dollars of tax
able wealth. 1t will turn the
lackrabbit aud the coyote out OF
Their homes where they now exc
out p'e~ariors living. and fur
ni~h comfortable homes 10 thou
sands OF human beings Instead.
It's ben fits. both financial and
sociological, are beyond compu-
tation. And all these advan-
iages may accrue to az II we Viii
only devote "A little energy. and
a little OF our spare time toward
iurthering the project. Those
who have had charge OF the pre-
llnlnalies have done then. part
well II now rests with the cit
izens OF this section as to wheth-
tn the government shall 90 fol.
ward with the work or not. III
we take hold of the matter and
push u properly there sno doubt
that il will be done. Ii we are
apathetic about it the govern
Ihent viii take up other PROMO
Sltlons, and it will be years be-
lore another favorable opportu-
nity occurs. Public meetings
should be called in every town
and school district in Ada and
canyon counties, and the gov
ernment memorialized toproceed
with the work. Lets all get to-
gether and pull together, and
secure this great enterprise.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

MIR. Hanna has refused the
Craftsmanship OF the republican
national committee. That looks
MS II there might be something
in the assertions. Ct the eastern
press that he has made up his
mind TO accept Roosevelt's Job.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

We began our career OF ''be-
nevolcnt assimilation" With
Hawaii. AiteIwnrd we extended
il 10 Porto Rico and the Philip
pines. Now the navy, under IN
structions from Roosevelt, have
''henevolently assimilated" Pan
anna. Next
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

Pearl the first of tbs week tt
look after his mining property
there.
Don't buy all your Christmas
presents till you see Miss Leieh's
stock. Good goods and low
prices is her motto.
Sam Ballantyne and Lee
Bach went to Boise Monday
evening TO attend the meeting o.
the Wool Growers association.
Rev. d. d. Murray. OF Caldwell
will deliver a sermon at the First
Presbyterian church Sunday
morning at IL O'Clock. All are
invited to attend. II
G. X. Gilluly win lecture at the
Roswell school house Sunday
evening at 8 O'Clock on the sub.
lect of What is Manu. 1t will
pay you to hear this.
Miss Bibbins' music class gave
very interesting recital at the
home of Mrs, VIM. Hall Wednes
day evening. A profitable and
pleasant evening was spent.
Deputy Sheriff Jasper Nichols
was down from Caldwell Monday
looking after Jurors, and from
the amount of kicking we heard
afterward we suppose he caught
some.
Miss Leigh, at the furniture
store, has fine line of Holiday
Goods, Books. Games, Albums.
Fancy Stationery. Celluloid and
Work, Shell Novelties
and other articles too numerous
TO mention.
G. X. -Gillulv, an ATTORNEY
from Kansas City. is in Parma
this week. and paid the Herald
Office a pleasant call. He viii
locate for the practice
of his profession in our GROWING
village.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Ross enter
tanned few of their friends Sat
lrday evening at finch. Refresh
nents were served and a very |
pleasant evening was spent.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Y. II. Ross, Misses Ross. Carrick |
stockton, Louise stockton Mes |
rs. Jackson, Cox, Ballantyne. !
md Waldrop.
4 Chicken Pie Social and En-
ertainment viii be held i'm the
I'D Roswell school house Thurs
lay, December II. 1903. sun
'er from / O'Clock until all are
erved. Price. % cents. Pro
eeds to go towards hiring Miss
Nerrick the balance OF the school
ear All are cordially invited.
The initial number OF the Ida
o Magazine, published by the
Iagazine Publishing Co.. of
oise, has reached our table.
he publication shows evidence
careful thought and it's genel.-
makeup is a model OF typo
'1phical art. Among it's large
st OF contributors are, Senator
nbois, Congressman French,
ovenor Morrison, Judge Ali
ne, Hon. Frank Martin, Hon.
very {. Moore, d. w. Ross and
Il. HURT. The publication
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

n another column appears u
notice for a meeting OF our citi-
zens TO talk over the proposition
OF Incorporating our village.
Every citizen OF Parma should
he there as it is Il matter OF vital
interest to all. Come out and
speak a good word for progress.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12
PARMA wAIx sssyIcs

DESERT LAND, FINAL. PROOF NOTICE
- Tor Publisasion. Department Of the In
terror, United States Land Office
Boise, Idaho Dee, 5, 1903.
Notice Is hereby given that Ebert NJ Kirk
patrick OF Parma, assignee OF Gideon II Hard
ton 70 make proof on his dosert-land claim
No. l47I. tQg. the Sc ii NV ii lot q and ne ii
sw II and lot %, SEQ, Is. TIP, n, r. w., and
fore. Register aud RECEIVER 1t Boise, Idaho on
wednesday, the 10th day Of january, laOl.
He names the following witnesses to prove
land.
Fred f. Fisk OF Parma, Idaha; Clarence
Hurt OF Boise, Idaho; Geo. F, Sprague OF
Boise, ldnh0i +, j. Davis, Parma, Idaho
HARRY J, SYMs, Register.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

There WIN be II meeting Of the cit
izenr Of Parma at the Oddfeilows
hall next "Wednesday night, be-
cember 10, 1908, at o'clock, for
the purpose of talking over the
proposition 10 incorporate the
town. let an those int rested in
he future welfare Of Parma at
tend.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

Please remember that Won
have a fiist-clsss repair shop in
Parma. When you want any
repairing done call on II. 4.
Cannon.
/ 20 acres, all underfence part
" IN cultivation. 8 ecres IN al
Ialia: Good two-ruom house.
good cellar and well. So 600
takes this property.
BATES & Lang
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

$12OO-aO acres. 6 niles rom
Parma, under the Riverside
ditch. GOOD Broom house and
toher improvements,
BATES 4 LANG.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12
For Sale.

One team of horses, harness
and wagon, horses weigh about
200 each. Enquire of Chas.
Leigh, Parma. dbl
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

Application ha~ been na,ic f.lr en-
trance a. The fe~s"iiiec Al Parma. fIah,..
81 second class matter.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

Thoroughbred Plymouth Rock
loekeIels for sale. j. II. Baxter
hOsnell. 11-21-4
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

Last Saturday the Parma Bee
keepers association shipped a
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-12

R. S. MADDEN.
Milford chronicle., 1903-10-30
The Esoteric Meaning OF slanr.

The indianapolis Journal Of Bio.
chemistry believes in the esoteric origin
and meaning Of slang and holds forth
upon it as follows:
'Hou are not the only pebble on the
beach" is a slang phrase that clearly
foretells the coming age OF the concept
OF the unity of being-or cooperation
Instead Of individualism. In fact. the
expression is a direct and loud protest
against Selfshness and vanity and fire.
quently has greater and better effect
than sermon.
"Out Of sight OF way up in G" re
fers to the real spiritual mana higher
note or vibration than the ordinary or
material plane Of operation. Spiritual
intelligences are 'out Of sight to most
people or to all who are not cIairvoy-
ants.
"The whole show" or 'he Tor she) is
the whole shsw," is clearly seen to be
q truth to those who really understand
that man is the epltome Of the universe
"a micrOcOsm of the macrocosm-and
that the kingdom Of heaven, or harmo.
ny. is really within his possibilities.
Evidently the Indiana blochemists
know what they are talking about bet
ter than most Of us, but what is bio
chemist anyhow ?-Seattle Post-Intel.
ligencer.