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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19
Stormv AN the Way.

Seattle, Wash, Oct 19.-The steam
err Gerone has arrived from Nome
with 529 passengers and 100000 in
gold. The entire trip was exception
ally stormy, there being no letup at
any time.
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Harvester PLANT to Resume.

Peoria, Ill, Oct. 19.-The immense
plant of the Acme Harvester company
company at South Bartonville. will re-
sumo Immediately, giving employment
to 900 men. The plant has been prac-
tically closed for year owing to finan-
cial difficulties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19

Liverpool opening cables: Wheat SD
higher; corn I'D higher.
Liverpool. 1:30 p. m: Wheat unchanged:
corn I'D higher.
cars: graded, o. Corn, 50 cars; graded, T.
Oats. 116 cars: graded. 25-
Grain receipts at Chicago: Wheat, 46
cars: graded, 0. Corn, IS cars; graded, T.
Oats, 116 cars; graded. Is.
Grain receipts at Kansas City: Wheat,
81 cars; corn, Is cars; oats, 2 cars.
Northwest grain receipts today: Mime
apolis, 53S cars; Duluth, 1877 cars. A year
ago: Minneapolis, S97 cars; Duluth, 1S1
cars.
Liverpool closing cables: Wheat I'D
higher; corn unchanged
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-19
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago. I'LL, Oct. 19.-BUTTER-Mark
firm. Creamery, 14Q2012c; dairy, 13q11c.
EGGS-1612d1S14c.
CHEESEDaisies, 1o14 d101kc.
LIVE POULTRY-Market steady. Tur-
keys, 12d121ac; chickens, 91zc; springs, 1oc.
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Galveston, Tex, Oct 19-COTTON-
Market steady at 97sc per pound
New York, Oct. 19.-COTTON-Sale To-
day, 533 bales. Spot cotton closed oujet
and 10 points lower. Quotations per 100
pounds: Middling uplands, $025: mid
ding gulf, 5000.
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Sugar and Coree in New York.

New York, Oct 19-SUGAR-Raw sugar
| steady. Fair refining, 3azc; centrifugal 96
test, nc; molagses sugar. &c. Refined
sugar quiet Crushed s5.65; powdered,
| CoFFEE-Market steady. No. Rio,
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Range of Prices

FURNISHED by J. e. GALL Commissions.
Grains, Provisions, Cotton and Stocks.
Office 10 West Sixth street. Telephone
4S6. Correspondent Smathers, Christie
Grain and Stock company, Kansas
City. Mol
Chicago. Oct. 10.
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FURNISHED by J. E. Gall, ConmissfuoA
Grains. Provisions, Cotton and Stocks
Office ITO West Sixth street. Telephone
1856 Correspondent Smathers, Christie
Grain and Stock company. Kansas
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Wool Market

st. Louis, Mo, Oct. 19-WOOL-Market
steady. Territory and western medilirnS
21@22c; fine medium, 1791sc; fine, 1OQisc.
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New York Rnrrn-
Cotton Markes.

New York. Oct. 1s.-BUTTER-Marke
unchanged.
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Kansas City Grain.

FURNISHED by J. E. Gall, Commissions
Grains Provisions. Cotton and Stocks
Office 10 West Sixth street Telephone
1885, Correspondent Smathers, Christie
Grain and Stock company. Kansas
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sion Co.. Stocks, Grains, Provisions and
Investment Securities Rooms 20 and Il
702 Kansas ave
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PEOPLE ARE TURNED.

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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

deal of care and study to the business
of raising both classes, and as a result
of intelligent effort has never had the
''bad luck" of which some goat rails
ers complain in western Washington.
Starting into Angoras with herd of
thirty goats some ten years ago, he has
handled them conservatively, breeding
up and improving the strain until he
has the best stock obtainable. Besides
what has been disposed of as "mut-
ton," he has sold about 100 goats dur
ing the past year to farmers in other
sections who were starting into goat
raising, there being calls for many
more than were for sale, the flock now
being reduced to eighty animals. In
addition to these, Mr.. Carstairs has a
large number of Cotswold sheep. He
has but recently added three fine ami
mails to his herd from the Ladd farm
at Portland. Mr.. Carstairs finds sheep
and goats fully as profitable as any
other kind of domestic animals
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

its fields for various crops, it's live
stock, it's dairying equipment, etc., is
the center of experimental work and
of great Importance in connection with
the work of teaching. With the rapid
growth in it's student body and the
expansion of its experimental work,
the farm is already too small, and it is
hoped that the legislature will add to
it in the near future.
In the way of teaching the college
has thoroughly equipped laboratories
for the work in chemistry, physics,
botany, zoology, and the connected
fields of agriculture, horticulture,
veterinary science and domestic sci
ence Especial attention may be
called to the newly built chemistry
building, in which is found probably
the best equipment for chemical work
in the entire northwest. The college
has also a good library of well-selected
books and papers covering the various
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

fields of study. And, above all, it has
a large corps of instructors, trained
and fitted for their work, and deeply
interested in the welfare of the state
and in the education of young men
and women. The college offers an ele-
mentary course of three years in which
are taken up many subjects of i'm
portance in agriculture, such as soils,
crops, dairying, farm mechanics, vet
erinary science, domestic science, etc.
This work is of value to those who
cannot take full course. For those
who can go further, this is followed
by a four years college course, in
which similar topics are taken up more
extensively, and with the aid of chem
istry, botany, zoology and other sub
jects. Short courses in horticulture
and dairying are given for the benefit
of those who can spend only few
weeks.
Together with these subjects are
given many subjects of more purely
educational value, so that young men
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

but are opening in greater abundance
in the country and on the farm.
1t was at one time the prevailing
idea that science has nothing to do
with useful things, but must be studied
for its, own sake alone. Industry, it
was thought, too, is not subject to
Improvement, but must move in the
grooves worn for it by long estab-
lished custom. AS scientific knowl-
edge grew, however. there were not
wanting men who saw that many in
dustries might be greatly advanced
by throwing the light of science upon
industrial methods. The happiness of
the masses of men is bound up with
industrial life, and every improvement
in industrial methods is a possible en-
largement of human well being. 1t is
probably beyond dispute that nothing
has so increased the sum of human
happiness as the application of science
to industry.
In comparatively recent years this
idea has wrought revolution in agri-
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

In the state of Washington the
agricultural college at Pullman has
had a remarkable growth in the few
years since it's foundation. 1t is al
ready one of the best colleges of this
type in the country, and is well equip
ped to do first class work both in the
way of experiment and research, and
also in the field of instruction. The
experimental work of the college is
under the charge of special corps
of men thoroughly prepared for such
work in their various lines. The
Hatch fund granted by the general
government to all experiment stations
for experimental work makes possible
investigation of many problems of
interest and Importance to the farm
ers of the state. The results of such
Investigations as have been under
taken, printed in bulletin form and
free to all, have already been found
to he of great value and have been
much appreciated.
The college farm. with its orchards,
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SOC per Year; SC the Copy.

and women, while obtaining the knowl-
edge and training which will be of
great practical value on the farm and
in similar employments, are also gain
ing thorough general education. 1t
may we'll be noted that the agricul-
tural colleges are performing an i'm
portant service to the country in dem
onstrating that it is possible for young
people to obtain a thorough education
at the same time that they are care
fully fitted for some definite work in
life. These colleges are rightly called
the colleges of the people, in that they
are based upon the idea that education
and practical training go hand in hand,
and so make an education possible
for numbers who could not otherwise
obtain ID.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01
VOL. XXI. NO. 10.

Agriculture has always been recog
nized as of the utmost Importance
to human welfare. Yet at no time
has so much thought been expended
upon it as at present. In recent times
there has been a remarkable improve
ment in agricultural knowledge and
methods. The application of science
to the practical affairs of life has
worked great changes in many fields,
and nowhere is this more noticeable
than in agriculture Young men are
finding that the opportunities for a
life of progressive activity and ad-
yancement are not confined to the city,
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01
The Agricultural College
BY w. G. BEACH, PULLMAN.

culture. The results of scientific ex-
pertinent in chemistry and physics, in
plant and animal life, has been
brought into touch with agricultural
life and now the laboratory works
with the farmer in the discovery of
new and improved methods of produc-
tion. In bringing about this advance
the agricultural colleges have been
of great Importance, and men who are
interested in the agricultural welfare
of their state could not do themselves
or the state a greater service than by
becoming intimately acquainted with
the work of their agricultural college.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-10-01

Joseph Carstairs, of Mason county, is
one of the goat and sheep enthusiasts
of the state. He has devoted a great
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05
ole Sterling Mines and Tunnel Conn

Among the numerous prosperous MN
ing companies that are fast pushing the
Idaho Springs district to the front, there
are none that are doing more than the
Sterling Mining and Tunnel company
which is actively engaged on the Beaver
group on Chicago mountain. From grass
roots. and as soon as the inclined shaft
had penetrated the slide. the vein has
been clearly defined and sinking ON this
shaft has gone steadily until the present
depth, 400 feet, has been attained. show
ing ore the entire distance, quantity aud
values improving with everyineh. per
sousi visit there this week shows Won
aerful amount OF work doue since visit
last summer, and Manager Hohan can
well boast of the progress he has made.
Substantial buildings have been erected
at the mouth OF the shat. including
engine room, tool houses aad sorting
bins, but as the property has been devei-
oped. they have been found TO be in
adequate and extensive additions have
been made and others are in coutempla-
ton. A as h. p. boiler was installed
when sinking on the vein was conf
menced, but at the present depth, and
to meet contemplated development, in
creased power is necessitated, and a 90
h. o. boiler is found to be necessity
and will replace the weaker power. The
ore storage and sorting rooms at the lett
os the engine house were well filled with
ore that has been averaging 500 per ton
and the increased output necessitaies the
building Of additional bins.
As above stated the main Beaver shaft
is now down 200 feet At 100 feet a
strong cross vein was encountered tnat
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05
The Argus Pushing Into Gold Hin.

The Siftiugs. being a friend and sup
porter of ali legitimate mining interests,
feels like congratula,ing any mining
proposition that is aiming at develop
nient in business like manner. II is
also pleased 10 learn of any mining conf
pauy resuning work; hence, when it was
informed that the Argus Mines and Tun-
cheerfully joined with those interested in
extending hearty congratulations.
The Argus company was organized
about two years ago and the work of
development Was prosecuted zealonsly
for the period OF one and a half years
1t was only when circumstances beyond
the control of the management. such as
the slump in the stock market and other
causes, led the management to close
down the work until better conditions
prevailed. While work at the niue was
thus suspended, the work of fostering
aud promoting the interests of the COM
pany was kept up by the board.
The property of the company is located
in an excellent mining section and it will
be mystery if the company does not cut
some OF the rich and profitable veins in
Gold Hill.
In the general statement OF the Board
of Directors, it has been shown that the
large amount OF work accomplished has
been done al the expense Of only one
seventh Of the shares that were placed in
the treasury. II shows that after deduct
ing cash commissions the shares that
were sold average nearly AZ cents per
share
There is no doubt that With the assist.
ence and hearty cooperation Of all those
interested in the Argus, the work will be
KEEP. moving. If conservative and eco
nomical business methods will count for
ANYTHING, such conditions will obtain by
those Sho are managing and promoting
the company. However, each stock
holder should do what he can toward
placing stock and thus assist in a fnan
cial way.
Until such time as the work will de-
maud, the secretary will not only per
form the clerical duties but will also look
after the work at the tunnel. In this
manner the wages of mining manager
will be saved and the secretary will also
perform the combined duties for half the
salary heretofore allowed him as secre-
tary. II is the intention OF the board to
get the most work done with the least
possible aud judicious expenditure of
funds. There is no reason why the Argus
should not b come good shipper. Sur
rounding properties are showing up in
excellent shape and there is no reason
why with adequate means the Argus
should not do the same.
The property is most fsvorahly located
for mining purposes and it only becomes
a question of securing necessary funds
in order to prosecute the work to sue
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05
ompany i'm a Prosperous Condition.

that the company was enabled to declare
four per cent dividend last October and
the present development assures the own
ers that the dividends will be increased.
A nicely worded prospectus that con-
tains convincing descriptive matter that
donates truthful assertions has been the
means of promoting many mining enter
prises aud hes brought the investor into
close touch with the mine itself and has
gone FAR toward developing all mining
districts. But far better method by
which a mining proposition can be pro-
mo,ed is to have the ore in SIGHT and
have those interested make a personal
investigation, for nothing gives a mine
stability like the vein with the ore so
clearly defined that even tenderfoot can
follow it's pitch and keep track of the
walls.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05
Bush @ Bonney,
SEAL ESTATE. MINES And INSURANCE

J. II. Macdonald, the retiring foreman
at the Sun and Moon, was last SUNDAY
evening treated to a surprise that WAS at
once most agreeable and valuable. En-
ployes to the number of Two dozen Went
to the Macdonald home and presented
him with an elegant gold watch and
chain as an expression OF the regard in
which they held their former chief. Mac
was overcome with This demonstration OF
friendship, bu, returned IN kind by sssur-
ing the boys that the gift would be re-
ceived ia the same spirit in which il was
given. Murdock Mac Leod made the
presentation speech. An elegant luueh
had been prepared and delightful even
ing Vas spent.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05
Saws The Barber.

"The man who waits until Saturday,
and then monopolizes whole barber
shop by getting his hair cut. is not grow
ing in favor with the barber-shop going
fraternity. Such individuals often steal,
probably unconsciously, the valuable
time of a dozen considerate patrons. who
must suffer long and trying wait in con-
sequence. OF course. there are instances
where it would be exceedingly inconven-
lent for person to call at any other time,
and such persons are excused. But a
careful investigation has shown tina the
most are regular and old time offenders.
In fact, they remind US Of the man who
always puts off until tomorrow what he
could do today"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

shows an assay value of over S25o per
ton. At this point Beaver shaft No. was
started and this has now been sunk q
feet showing a decided increase in ore and
values. An adit was run on the Sewell vein
for distance Of 400 feet, but work was
stopped ou this as it was found that the
NJ. 2 shaft would intersect it at depth OF
COO feet from the apex, With only an adj
ditional sinking of $50 feet in the No. !
shaft and Judging from the developm -n;s
it will be at least AZ feet between walls
when encountered.
When the junction of Beaver No. and
Beaver No. IS encountered at the Sew
ell vein, Manager Hobau is assured that
a large body OF mineral will be uucoveied
and il is the intention OF the company to
Withdraw all stock from the market as it
will become at once a big shipper and
will return big dividends.
The ore that is now being shipped
from the property has an average value
of 500 and the production is about eight
tons of smelling and 100 tons of cor
centrating ore per month.
In addition to the Beaver group on Chi
cago mountain, which consists of the
Berver, Sewell, Monroe, Hollister. Red
Cloud and Levy, the company has most
valuable property in the Sterling tunnel
which is now in 3I7 feet and contracts
are being let for additional driving.
Three strong veins have been cut show
ing good values, and these will eventual
ly be worked to good profit.
All of these claims are located in one
of the richest spots in the district. They
are surrounded by the Chicago, Black
Eagle, Little Matte, Great Republic,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

T. r. Tucker, of Golden, treasurer Of
the Conner Mining company, and d. D.
Gironflo. secretary of the same company
have been in town this week, looking
after the interest of the property. While
here they made arrangements to resume
active operations on April I. They now
have the shaft down I8o feet and will
continue to sink until they are we'll under
the known ore bodies, but will also stope
on veins that have been cut. New build
ing will also be erected on the surface to
cover the machinery now installed and
other additions made. The property has
been idle since the middle of last Janu-
ary, but the splendid ore showing justifies
resumption Of work and great results are
anticipated
THE Daily Mining Record says: "The
big Gem upraise from the Newhouse
tunnel is over 1000 feet in height. The
surface connection has started such a
strong air current through the tunnel
that doors have had to be Installed to
regulate It. This working has been much
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05
cessful results.
The work in the tunnel will be pushed
just as rapidly and as long as the means
will be available.

Judging from the progress made this
week at the Newton annex, the wheels
will commence to turn during the coming
week. and once liInbered up will be cap
able OF handling large amount OF ore.
Those who have not taken the pains to
observe the changes made at the Newton,
have small idea OF the herculanean task
the Gem Mines company tackled when
they sought to double the capacity OF the
plant. and il was only accomplished by
carefully figuring the work out in advance
and sparing neither trouble or expense in
carving out the designs to the letter.
The location Of every piece OF machinery
shaft and other appliance had been care
fully arranged and the manner in which
the whole was assembled showed much
careful thought The chute in the upraise
is just about completed, and II Is now
thought that il will be ready for ore by
next Thursday, and once this in opera
ton. the Newton mill and its annex will
have all the business ii can handle.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

r. c. Bouney OF Idaho Springs has
been appointed manager of the Sun and
Moon mines, succeeding II. \. Sims. He
has appointed Robert Wilkinson of Gen.
tral City as foreman. This is good deal
of an ''upraise'' for Mr.. Bonney, but if
energy counts for anything in the man.
agement OF big property like this he
will be equal to all its requirement. The
mine employs about sixty men, 1t is
stated when the directors met May they
will decide upon resuming work on the
raise from the Newhouse tunnel.-Gen.
Frank Hall in the Denver Post.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

discussed in local mining circles, and
they are inventing some great stories
about ii in Idaho Springs. recent vis-
itor was telling about the ore being
dropped through the raise to the tunnel.
He spoke of the many tons of steel at the
bottom on which the ore was dropped
He spoke of the big drop; of the tenend-
Gus momentum gained in coming such a
distance. He became enthusiastic and
his enthusiasm ran away with him. he
said the force was SO great that the ore
was smelted by its own friction-and the
ST ory teller did not use the Swede dialect
in springing his latest"
Development work is being crowded at
the Sun and Moon, the work being con-
fined to driving the lower levels both east
and west to uncover the ore bodies found
IN the upper workings. Leasers Girls,
Stanpier. olo Wade and Simmons & Co
have this week been shipping both
smelling and milling ore that showed
good values. Workmen commenced the
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

lack Daniels and the Dearborn Stock
company delighted good sized audiences
at the opera house this week, presenting
Roanoke" ." LA Belle Marie" and
Fast Lynne" and all in a most satisfae-
tory manner. The company is well bal
anced and carry tae best wardrobes OF
any company that has visited this place.
Mr.. Daniels has established a vide sc
quaintanee here, ard IS always assured $ I
a good house whenever h- is on tue ailis,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

G n. Hickson, leasing on the Edgar
Consolidated in the Miami tunnel, is ship
ming some fine looking ore to the sinelt-
ers This week, with his associates he
v,ll send out two cars, one of smelling
and one of concentrates, the Newton do
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

Manager I4eehrick of the Little Matte
Is making regular shipments from the
9th level east-Is tons per day OF dirt be
ing sent 10 the local sampler, netting
from IS to SIS per ton. The streak is
large and accompanied by high grade
smelling ore. # is a very productive
piece of ground, to all appearances.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

Manager Mccall of the Lucania tunnel
up Fall river, is this week installing an
American No 6 suction fan at the portal
of the big bore aud expects to have it in
operation by the first or the week. A
lain pipe will connect with the breast of
the workings.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

Manager John Owens is having water
skip and dumping tank put in AT the Gum
tree to take the water from the bottom
OF The shaft when completed. The skip
viii have capacity of goo gallous and
will hoist that amount Of water every two
minutes.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-03-05

oreeontracst are being rapidly made by
J J. May, the new nanagerof the Redue-
uon mill and in all probability next week
viii see the plant in active operation with
two shifts of employees. Plans are max
ing for additional bin room.