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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-27

FRYE, September, TIC; December, 73c; May,
17c. Flax, cash. northw tern. SIPS; southwes-
tern, $1:1S; August, 81 .1S. Timothy. August
$3.50; September, $2.95; October, $2.95; Janu-
ary $40. Glover, August $3.50. Barley cash
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
THE BALTIC FLEET.
Russia's Experiences In Making the
Squadron Fit For Sea,

The panicky performance of the Rus,
sian Baltic fleet in the North sea is an
ample confirmation of the truth Of
some of the stories current concerning
the extraordinary shifts resorted to in
the endeavor to get it manned and I'll
for sea, says the New York Post The
British newspaper mail recently
brought budget of fresh letters on
this subject One writer declares.
among other things, that the recent
accidents to the new battleship Orel
were due wholly to the extraordinary
incompetence of scratch crew. For
months past considerations of general
efficiency, and particularly of efficiency
Of the deck officer STATS and crews on
board vessels ''for the Pacific" have
been subordinated to the necessity of
getting the ships out to sea with the
minimum of delay.
Russia had no sufficient supply of
qualified commanders, officers. engi-
neers, artificers or well trained sailors.
Even when the Japanese struck their
first blow last February many Russian
ships in the Pacific We're still short. as
serts this authority, both in their officer
and deck compliments. while the short
age in their engine and boiler rooms
was matter of common knowledge in
Russian naval circles at home, al.
though fairly numerous drafts had
been hastily collected at Kronstadt,
~Libau, Sevastopol and Nikolaieff and
dispatched to Port Arthur by rail
across Siberia.
When the time came for commission
ing the vessels of the second Pacific
fleet it was found that tie bulk of the
material available was of Indifferent
quality The supply of experienced en-
glncers was especially deficient. As
one way out of the difficulty engi-
neers and boiler room men were taken
over from the volunteer feet. the Rus
sian steam Navigation and private
companies. The volunteer feet author
't'"S Gct substitutes where they co,!,d
with queer results. Not long ago two
new torpedo boat destroyers were add
al to tie Black sea fleet. They were
warranted to make twentv-six knots;
ley Vent sixteen. THIS result, as the
commanding ail}iral explained. was
due to the fact that the engine room
stairs knew nothing about water tube
boilers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04

sired 20 reciprocate In : small way the
oourtesles that had been shown his
friends. produced beautiful silk hand
kerchief. showing a composite design
T., colo-s 81 lie Ameican aHd japanese
fars. whi-h De presented To the mu-
stum atturhr.
1t Is a little token OF tie amity that
exists between our nations" lie re
marked. Japan Is ON friendly foot
lug with all the world, ] have hand
kerchiefs with composites of tie Japa-
nese flags ana flags Of all other coun-
tries Wherever we visit We leave
some OF them a. souvenirs. They are
small things. but IL Is such little things
tEat tend TO promote the friendly feel
ing between peoples. Perhaps" he
concluded. with a smile. I'VE will Ice
distributing handkerchiefs bearing
composites Of the Russ'an and iapa-
uese flags in Russia before long"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
THE THANKSGIVING TABLE.
Suggestions Far Decorating the Fes-
tai Board.

Something colonial by way of decora-
ton is always in order on Thanksgiv-
Ing, says Harper's Bazaar. A pretty
centerpiece may be made of wheat and
small artificial pumpkins, the wheat.
bought at the florists in a set piece,
will need to be opened and rearranged
in small sheaf. Smaller sheaves NAV
be set down the length of the table if
it is sufficiently long, and the yellow
may be still further carried out in bon
bons and in the candles and shades,
and the ices may be served either in
little pumpkins or may he nodded in
that shape
tiny card bearing the name of the
guest may be tied with yellow ribbon
around the neck of small turkey and
put before each cover. These turkeys,
by the way, come at all prices and in
every variety, from the little feathered
fowl which costs but few cents to
really artistic iridescent bronze bird
which will serve as a paperweight
later on
The colonial idea may be suggested
in the sherbet cups made of black pa
per in the form of quaint hats, such as
John Alden Wore. A spray of wheat may
lie under each hat with good effect.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
IMPORT ALTON OF GLANDS.
Becies of Antelope to De introduced,
Into the Southwest.

The Introduction of Glands into the
United States is likely to be attempted
before long, the department Of agricul-
tur1 having given its approval TO the
idea, says the Saturday Evening Post.
All that is needed I money, which
congress viii be asked to give Tie an
imals, which are the largest of all an
telopeS, would be very valuable in the
desert regions of the southwest as a
source of meat supply. They require
almost no water, are accustomed to
forage for themselves and are quite
>tractable
The Gland Is nearly six feet high at
the shoulder when full grown and
weighs LOGO pounds. 1t is not particu-
larry swift. unlike most of its congen-
ers, and IL man can sometimes overtake
it by running. Its flesh is considered a
delicacy. Commonly it browses in
herds in the watericss deserts of South
Africa, to which 1t is native. its ability
to get along for months together with
out water being u mystery. TO some
extent doubtless it depends upon mois-
turc derived from succulent plants,
such as the wild watermelon.
There are two varieties of Gland, one
being reddish in color ana the other,
known as the Livingston Gland. striped.
1t is one of about 200 species of ante
lopes found in South Africa, where an
finals of this genus seem to have un-
dergone the most extraordinary differ
entiati0n. Some of them are the swift
est runners of all animals, and certain
kinds are so wild ana wary that hunt
ers cannot possibly get within gunshot
Of them unless by the help of what is
known as an artificial ostrich. a Hot
tentot contrivance consisting Of the
skin of an ostrich arranged to disguise
a man, who holds the head of TIE sup
posed bird aloft by means of a stick
thrust through the neck
Glands are becoming scarce in South
Africa. Though they seem to be the
most desirable species for importation
into the United States, there are others
which might be valuable notably the
springbok. which is graceful creature
less than three feet in height, of Il
beautiful fawn color. a prolific breeder
and suited to the conditions. climatic
and otherwise, of the arid regions Of
Arizona, New Mexico and southern
California
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04

The national government has under
taken a great irrigation work at Mini
doka which is not so extensive as the
Twin Falls tract Just opened, but it
will be several years before the water
will be available under government di-
rection The most advanced part of
the state is perhaps in the Payette
river country few miles north of
Boise, where land that sold five years
ago at 500 an acre is now changing
hands at $3.50 to $3.50 an acre. To H.
lustrate the eagerness with which the
people from all directions flock to Il
newly irrigated region. it may be stat
ed that $4,000 worth of building lots
were sold in the town site of Twin
Falls before house was built or water
turned into the main canal. and the
railroad. to be completed next spring.
still twenty miles away. The ex-
tensive mining interests of Idaho make
a market for nearly all her agricultural
and horticultural products.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04

Mrs. Thomas +. Walsh of Washing
ton has been following a fashion in ia
BILE decoration that was first started in
England by Lady Brougham, says the
New York Press. 1t is the happy idea
OF using fruit as an adornment instead
of flowers at this season of the year.
when fruit is SO varied and so plenti-
full. At recent dinner Mrs. Walsh
had the table decorated with fruits
from almost every country under the
sun. the chief motif of the scheme be-
ing native grapes of all kinds. Pink,
blue and pale green grapes were ar
ranged in pierced silver epergnes,
horns of plenty and fat dishes, and the
combination of these colors, together
with the graceful lines made by the
festoons of grapes, gave the table an
air of beauty quite unusual in these
days of monotonous floral decorations.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
ScHWAB'S GOOD DEEDS.
Catholic Priest Tells of Former steel
Trust Presidents kt<Gn.ss.


The Rev. Father Ferdinand lItteli.
rector of ST. Michael's church. Loret-
To. Cambria county, Pa. the church
which Charles NJ. Schwab, former pres
iGent Of the steel trust, built nj an ex-
pense of S200OOO. recently made this
statement in Denver. says the New
York Times:
II would like TO tell you OF all the
good deeds of that good man, c. Nj.
Schwab, but il would take too long.
Few know of the multiplicity Of his
good works. but | know.
For instance, | can certify That he
has paid out more than S2000,000 TO
persons whom he believed TO have lost
money by reason of the formation of
the shipbuilding trust. There was one
case of widow in New York who lost
all she had In the business. and she
had had nearly 100000. Mr.. Schwab
drew his check for 100000 and gave
ii to her. | saw the check"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04

a woman in London who is fash
lonable nerve specialist is starting a
health camp in the desert under the
shadow of the Sphinx. says London
cable dispatch to the Chicago Inter
Ocean. Desert air." she says. sis dry
and health giving, and I purpose to
form a party of London women who
will live in tents like Arabs. The
members of the party will undergo the
treatment as invalids. They will live
ard Sleep in tents and get all the bene-
fits of uneCualed desert mir
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04

acre. and the perpetual water right
costs SIS an acre. the payment extend
ing over ten years. The supply is suf-
ficient Ia put a foot depth Of water on
tire entire tract once a month. The
hand j. OIeu,sl un,ler the Cary act and
dues not require personal presence 10
secure land. although the buyer must
live on II 10 perfect the title. IL hap
penel that on tie day Of my visit TO
the Idaho exhibit the state land board
opened for public entry 10000 acres
OF this land at Twin Falls.
Boise tie capital Of Idaho. Is an irri-
gated city. Water flows continually
through the streets, as In Salt Lake
City. The Boise river furnishes water
for large irrigated area where many
of the samples of grains shown by Ida
hO were grown. The uniformity OF
quality in all the grains is frequently
noted by the thousands Of farmers
who daily visit tie exhibit. Twenty
gold medals were awarded Idaho on
her agricultural exhibit. fact that
tells OF the perfection Of her crops. al
though the entire state appropriation
for the fair was but $4,000.
The honeyhee is quite necessity In
tie raising of fruits. for. in the alb
SERGE of other insects in the newly
fruitful lands. the ice is an industri-
Gus pOllenizer of the blossoms. This is
one of the reasons why Idaho is able
to exhibit such fine honey, the alfalfa
blossoms following the orchards in
blooming and furnishing bee pasture
the season through.
All except tropical fruits flourish
along the Snake river, rs the winters
are mild, the state lying on the west
ern side of the continental divide and
coming under the influence of the Pa
cific ocean. Even the Toliay grapes
grow at Lewiston, a city as far north
as Duluth. MINI. The Idaho fruit ex-
hibit in the Palace of Horticulture en-
braces siXty-two varieties of grapes.
Among these is the Hunisa. or Ain
tab Late, a sweet grape from Ain
tab Syria, n fine keeper and heavy
bearer which holds great promise as
commercial variety. These grapes
are from the first vines of the Hunisa
fruited in the United States, at Lewis
ton in 1903. One bunch of the Tokays
in the Idaho exhibit weighs four
pounds thirteen ounces. and pictures
of the vineyards indicate great success
in fruit growing. Here are displays
of the silver prunes as well as the
Italian, French and Hungarian varie-
ties. Fresh apples have been on the
tables here eight weeks without re.
newal, and cold storage apples have
been here seventeen weeks without
changing and are still in fine condition
The Idaho apple show embraces forty
three varieties at the present time. The
display of late Crawford pencheS three
inches in diameter and of Clargcau and
Flemish Beauty pears makes ones
mouth water.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
aE QN RIN!lAl| i

10 andfrom quebec, ), oebru"k North ntt""
ford, Lancaster, N.rth conway, BOSTON,
Portland. and all points in the state
of Maine and MARITIME Provinces
In effect October 10. 1904.
TRAINS LEAVE North Stratiord as TO
lows: For Colebrook and Beecher Fans al
10 40 a. m, . IL. and 7.20 p. IN.
For Cookshire. Dudwell Junction anu Lime
Ridge at 1O.4O a. IN. and 2.l2 p. m.
For Quebec and all points On the Que"e'
Central Ry. 2.12 D. m.
For Lancaster 6.55 a. IN. and 3.o5 p NJ.
For Quebec Junction, Portland ana ha'''
rru points $50 q. IN. and 1913 p. M
For Boston, via Portland, 6.5H a. M anu
3.O3'p. m.
GEO F. EVANS,
Vice President anu Gen. Manager
p. e. BOOTHBY, G. p. 4 T. A.,
PORTLAND. Me.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04

Exhibitors are wonderfully frisky
these days. for the season is like a
Christmas holiday TO young children.
The distribution of awards has been
so judiciously done by the iuries that
merit has been everywhere recognized,
cheered and encouraged. Grand prizes.
gold, silver and bronze medals and
honorable mention have been handed
about till everybody who has made an
honest effort to do something well has
not been overlooked except by mistake,
and of course the superior jury has
put court plaster and balm on all the
little wounds till the soreness has van
iShed.
The spirit that now prevails is that
the fair will soon be overland it will
he-and each one wishes to make the
most of the remaining days. The
crowds are everywhere each day show
ing from 10000 to nearly 100000 peo
pie. The strangers are coming from
the remote parts of the country. and
the exposition is having the same
broadening influence that others have
had upon the minds of all who have
come within the gates, This fact is
plainly set forth in the conversation of
all serious minded people who are to-
day drinking in the marvellous specta-
Gle and its millions of parts.
Fair Grounds, st. Louis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
DIPLOMATIC JAPANESE.
A Merchants Method of Appreciatinr
COurtesies shown HiA Friends.

Japanese diplomacy was illustrated
the other day when a small party OF
japanese merchants were visiting the
commercial museums in Philadelphia
Ohe OF the attaches, secretary haG
tie visitors in charge and was very al
tentive to the party, taking pains to
fuily explain everything Of interest III
the museums. and more particularly
the features that most interested the
japanese, says the Philadelphia Rec
ORD, When the merchants were leav
ing, their leader, stating that he de
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
Boston & Maine R.E'
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
In effect June "a, 1904.
Trains leave Newport

Trains leave Newport
For St. Johnsbury at 7o1as gar.
'I2 So, Z 90. TO, - Os. tl.s. % 85rn
seturn at % Is, 20 IL, a lU4-u M . =. v0
% a Z 55 II. IN.
For Wells River. 7 Nsl5a.m .iH
: 90. IL, SIS os. IL 25 I'll ~ p. m. Re m
to- rs. ~ IS. IS 30. . - Il. m. 3 -.
For White River Junct,. : % Is ~,
90, S. us III 20 p. m. Return at iI2 50,
- 20, a. m, - 81 p. m
For Plymouth, o3 n \ 10 a. m, ~ IS
sIl 80 p. m. Return ut 'l2 3OS7 - an.
For Concord at 90 $ Is a. m. 'I2 So,
II % I'll 35 p. IN. Return at 55 a II oj
Il. m. s12 o5, IL. 3 20. 9 ~ 10 ~ p m.
For Manchester. O3 a 10 a m, 'I2 50.
II 20 a IL 35 ?. m. Return at ; %, 10 20
For Lowell at 703 S Is a. m, az So.
II % d III IS p. m. Return at 39S'lU 80
a. M. 80, -. 8 1oS'9 10 pm
For Springfield. Mass. o3 Is a. m,
III 20 S. oS p. m. Return al tl2 -, a 9 10
a. m, 2 80 q : Is D n.
For Nashua Junction at 03 5 Is u. IN,
~ So. IL IS All 80 pm. Return at 10 nS
III "a a. m, "a, 10, 81 a 80 SO p. m.
For Boston at O3 8 a. m, 'l2 So,
IS Oh, IL 20 III 30 p m. Return at9 8
'In II. M, 90, 10, 80 $3.50 p. m.
Trains leave Groveton tor
Lancaster at Is a. m, 33 u 30 p. IN
Return at 6 40 4 ii 80 a. m. q s ~ p. IN.
Littleton at l5 a. m, 2 80, X i 80 ?. N.
ieturn at 10 so a. m. & 4 80 p. IN.
Wells River 10 II. m, l. 33, 6 80 p, nj
;eturn at so IA. in. 4 8 3S p. M
Plymouth at Is a. m, ~ 3}S q so .. IN
teturn at So a. m. a = 90 y. m.
Concord at II a. m, ! . 33 y 80 p. m
,eturn ut s So Il. NJ. n IL % p. III.
Manchester At 7 Is Il. m. L. g = so m
,eturn at ) U5 q IL 81 ii. m.
Nashua Jet. Is u. m, IL 33 6 so p IN
seturn mt IL "a m.
Springfield at 7 Is a. M. so y. M Re
urn at Sl2 +5 10 a. M.
Boston at is Il. m, - 33 n q 90 p m
i.turn at 10 a. IN.
2ss-s Runs daily. Daily except Mondar
l'aily except Saturday. Except Sunday
| and Monday All other trains run uai'!
kept SUNDAY
OANAJ. FLANDERS,
4, rkr
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04

But Idaho does not put all her de-
pendence on grains. 1t is live stock
rountry, too. owing to the ease with
'hich hay and other feed are grown
and the free ranges in the mountains.
Here is a grain called corn wheat. the
grains being about twice the size of a
kernel of wheat, that will yield over
hundred bushels to the acre and is
used for hogs in place of corn. Here
are beans and peas, which are regard
ed as good money crops. The state is
looking forward to a great business in
the raising of sugar beets. The claim
is set forth that the sugar beet reaches
- highest perfection here, giving
'bout 81 per cent of saccharin and
growing to great size under irrigation.
There are many private irrigation sys-
TENS and number under the Cary
act. The largest i'm the state and, in
fact, the largest in the United States.
Is now undergoing development on the
south side of Snake river in Cassia
county. The tract is 80 miles long
and contains 100000 acres. The water
is taken from the Snake river at tie
head of the great canyon, where a
dam SO feet high and 1900 feet long
has been built. The main canal is
40 miles long. Water will be turned
on the land for the first time this fail.
The state sells the land ut 30 cents an
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
Automobile Trains Abroad,

Automobile trains are to be run on
feeders to the railway lines.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1904-11-04
Worlds Fair. ST. Louis ESeursiOu
Tickets on Sale Daily

Tourist Sleeping Car cor - Louis u.
caves Montreal 1910 .. m Thur.Irg. i.
riVes at st. Louis saturdays Taanm
Berth Rate $500 Zach Nsy.
For all information aud Tickets an u,
to Station Ticket office or
JOHN REEVE, AGENT. CTR
ISLAND POND. Vt.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-11
Cooley Company Coming.

Frank Cooley and his popular COM
pany will soon be here and according
to reports will give a better show than
they did last year. The players are new
ones and are the kind that please ev.
eryone.
There are five comedy dramas, one
melo-drama and one thrilling detective
play. The matinee bill is a winner am
ongst the small folks and some Of the
larger ones, as TON Sawyer and Hue
kleberry Fin" are names that will new
er be forgotten.
The company is composed of some
Of the old members and a few new
ones. The changes that were made
were in every instance for the good
Of the company.
The prices will be popular and the
matinee prices will be reduced so the
children can have q chance to ali sec
the show. The seats will 60 on sale
some time this week.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-11
The Block System.

Work on the automatic block sys-
tenn between Sparks and Truckee IS
progressing slowly this way. Thework-
men have proceeded short distance
this side of Boca connecting the rail
joints and distributing materials. The
battery houses and semaphore stats
and the battery cells have been dis
tributed along the line and the cement
gang has put in the foundations for
the semaphores.
The semaphore stats are of iron and
at each signal sta:ion thu electri. cur
1T caJies, ~ 49, >.s.ss
and convey! ,sf-.so the soma
-, met::.l ain
Heavy batteries will be used ane
will tie enclosed in substantial build
ings along the tracks. twenty-five q
these buildings were constructed II
| sacramento and have been distribut
ed. They are supposed to be 'hob'
proof"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-11
a Aaystsrieus 0isappsaranes.

VIM Laing Malcolmson. who recetn-
" purchased the Milbrae group Of
claims 1T Gold Mountai together with
al improvements. hereditaments AMI
appurtenances thereunto belonging. sc.
ports that the shaft house. blacksmith
shop and within. which ut the time u
his purchaes adorned the landscape
in the immediate vicinity Of the shaft
on that promising property. mysterious
~ disappeared some time between SUM-
set last Sunday night and sunrise the
following morning. Mr.. Aolcolmson. on
discovering his loss. came to the quite
natural conclusion that his ''iimprove-
ments" had been appropriated by en-
terprising Goldfield leasers. but on in
vestigation he learned that they went
in the opposite direction. 1t is quite
likely that the affair will be the sub
ject Of judicial inquiry-Tonopah Min
er.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-11
" -
Died.

In this city. May 10, 1904. Mrs Eliza
Daley. aged seventy years, eleven
months and four days. A native IT
Franklin county, New York. The fu-
neral will take place Thursday after
noon ut 2:3O from the Masonic hall.
The death of this estimable lady
comes as . great shock to the many
friends in this city. Some few weeks
ago the lady had fall. and while she
was painfully injured, yet it was not
believed tnat the shock would result
in her death. Mrs. Daley has resided
in this city a number Of years and has
made . circle of friends who will
srieve deeply for her.
She leaves one daughter. Mrs. d.
rails. who resides in this city. The de-
ceased was a member Of the Rathbo le
Sisters and the Relief Corps.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-05-11
the Russ.ANs scoRE.
Communication 20 Port Arthur Aoa(1
Opened for Railroad.

Communication to Port Arthur Again
Opened for Railroad.
BAN FRANCISCO. May 1o.-Y'hs
Russians have again established COM
munication with Port Arthur. This
was accomplished by driving the ad-
vance Of the japanese troops back
Trains came through during the day
and the Russians are in better spirits.
There has been some heavy fighting al
ong the Yalu, and the laps have been
forced to retreat. They fell back to
the main body Of troops. The Russians
have received heavy reinforcement
and another big battle is apt to take
place in the next twenty:four hours.
It is belived that the entrance Of Port
Arthur is closed, as none Of the Rus
sian war ships have attempted to leave
the harbor since last Wednesday.
The ground that the Japs have re?
linquished has not materially injur ed
their position, as the main body is now
across the Yalu. The advance from
this point will be steady and the Rus
SLAMS will require an immense army to
stay the progress. While the Russians
have gained q temporary victory yet
=. . not believed that the advantage
viii be material in the general out
come as the the Slavs have not the
forces to hold what they have gained
The story of the destruction Of the
the japanese dispatches to not contain
any advices to this effect.