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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
*Increase.

1t will be seen that in 1880. while
10 per cent of those employed were en-
gagged in agriculture, only 81 per cent
were engaged in trade and transport
tation, manufacturing and mechanical
pursuits, but that in 1900 less than SO
per cent were engaged in agriculture.
while almost Al per cent were engaged
in manufacturing and commerce.
This does not, of course, indicate the
extinction of agriculture. 1t merely
indicates change in its relative i'm
portance. The number of persons ac-
tually engaged in agriculture increased
between 1880 and 1900 from 7,714,OOO
to 1O,3S2, 900 and the number is likely
to increase for many years, especially
If our vast irrigable domain is thrown
open to settlement and Is settled by
bona fine homeseekers. With the
growth in the commercial and indus
trial population there is bound to be a
growth in the number of those en-
gagged in the business Of growing their
food supply. In country such as this,
with its broad areas of fertile land
available for industry, and with its
vast resources of the raw material Of
industry and of manufacturing power.
agriculture is bound to demand the
services of more and more men. To
make this clear it is sufficient to saw
that in 1880 there We're engaged in
commerce and the mechanical indus
tries 2,25O,0O0 persons, who were fed
by the labors of 7,714,OOO agricultur-
lists, while in 1900 there were engaged
in commerce and the mechanical in
dustries 1852, 900 persons. who were
fed by the labors of 1O,3S2, 900 persons.
While it is still true that agriculture
is, and for many years is likely to re-
main, the foundation industry on
which rests the prosperity of the
whole country such a change in the
distribution of occupations as that
which has occurred since 1880 is of
great social and political as well as
of economic significance. 1t is reflect
ed in the growth of cities, in the rise
of problems of municipal government
now undergoing investigation and So
luton and in the ferment of labor and
capital. 1t has had and is likely TO
have political effects of far-reaching
Importance affecting our internal poll
cies and our foreign relations.-St.
Paul Pioneer Press.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
NIGHT DUEL IN LINCOLN PARK.
Detective and Express Messenger Play
High Tragedy for Citizens.

1t sounded like q dress rehearsal of
the battle of San Juan Hill. First the
firing was in volleys, but few sec
onds later both sides held their am
munition in reserve, believing that
with a little sharpshooting the other
man would be captured. Just before
the. first shot rang out the clocks in
the residences adjacent to Lincoln
Park struck 2.
When the crack of revolvers was
heard faces were pressed against sec
ond-story windows. One aroused citi-
zen telephoned for the police. while
others barricaded themselves to await
an explanation.
Those of the more daring who ven
tured to peep out of the windows could
discern two figures a few feet inside
the park. Both were lying down be-
hind convenient elm trees. Occasion
ally one or the other would fire n shot
Instantly it was answered in kind.
For ten minutes this revolver duel last
ed, and none who witnessed If could
discern the cause.
WIN clang the IarraDee street
station patrol wagon turned into North
Clark street on the run. AS it cleared
the corner a shot rang out that indi-
Gated more clearly the scene of the
fight.
The driver pulled up at the curb.
Six policemen in uniform scrambled
out AS they did so both prone fig
ures arose. The police surrounded
them without firing shot. They
were brought out.
Each declared the other to be a
hold-up man. They were taken to a
nearby drug store. One. was de-
tective in citizens clothing and the
other was belated express messenger
The former needed no Identification
The latter, with the aid of the tele-
phone and papers on his person, iden-
titled himself and established the right
to carry a revolver. The affair was
settled with a laugh. Now the ex-
press messenger keeps off the park
walk and nearly every night greets his
detective antagonist as he passes
homeward.-Chicago RecordHerald.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
TIRED MOTHERS.
Cincinnati Post.

A little elbow leans upon your knee
Your tired knee that has so much to
bear;
A child's dear eyes are looking lovingly
From underneath a thatch of tangled
hair.
You feel the loving, trustful, tender touch
or warm, moist fingers holding yours
so tight,
You do not prize this blessing overmuch
You are almost too tired to pray to-
night.
I wonder now that mothers ever fret
AS little children clinging to their
gown,
Or that the footprints, when the days
are wet,
Are ever black enough to make them
frown.
If could find little muddy boot
Or cap or jacket on my chamber floor.
If could kiss a rosy restless foot,
And hear it patter in my home once
more;
If could mend broken cart to-day,
Tomorrow make a kite to reach the
sky,
There's no woman in Gods world could
say
She was more blissfully content than l.
But, OH the dainty pillow next my own
Is never rumpled by shining head;
My singing birding from its nest has
flown
My little boy l used to kiss is dead.
Toledo Times-Bee.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08

Heaven knows 1 do, Norman. But
you have no money. You are as poor
as we are. 1t isn't the money l want,
dearest You know that. l must mar
ry money, though. The dad expects
it. and"
The sound of a kiss, and Cyril turned
sadly away, stricken to the heart.
at is f20,OO0" the earl said. "Some
one placed it to my credit at the bank.
No information will be given as to its
source 1t Is an absolute mystery"
God bless him, whoever it is" she
whispered, tenderly.
Among the wedding presents was a
magnificent suite of jewelry. Each
article was of diamonds, with a setting
of large black pearl, and the donor
was Cyril Thornton, the well-known
South African millionaire.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
At THE CHURCH PARADE

~ YRIL THORNTON was abso-
~ lutely broke to the world. Not
the ordinary want of FLYER"
brokenness, but the real downright
thing. for he had not a penny in the
world
More than that, he had no belongings
which he could deposit with his avunc-
ular relative for valuable considera-
ton. More than that, he had not even
an attic to sleep in.
Neither wine nor cards brought him
to this stage, but pure, unadulterated
bad luck. A gentleman by birth, and
with a luxurious bringing up, he had
found himself suddenly thrown on his
own resources.
1t was a beautiful morning in June.
London was filled with fashionable
people, and from some feeling of
"cussedness' Cyril went to church pa
rade in the park. His shabby clothes
did not worry him, for he had no false
sense of pride.
He walked listlessly along, watching
the fairest collection of feminine
beauty that the world holds. Cyril al
ways had an eye to the beautiful
The crowd was thinning away when
he saw ahead of him an elderly man of
aristocratic appearance. BY his side
walked a young girl with the loveliest
face that he had ever seen. The man
signaled a coachman, and a victoria
pulled up near the curb.
AS the girl was entering the car
riage, Cyril saw something glitter from
her wrist and fall into the road He
was just hurrying to pick it up when
the carriage rapidly drove away.
He quickly stopped down and saw
magnificent diamond bracelet, In the
center of which was big black pearl
With a hurried movement he thrust
it into his pocket and looked hastily
around. No one had observed the Incl
dent.
He slept In the park that night and
wrestled with a mighty temptation.
His better thoughts were vanquished,
and the following morning he pawned
the bracelet with a confding pawn
broker for fifty pounds.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Carmel Custard.

Turn one-fourth of a cup of sugar
into a stewpan, and stir it over the
fire until it becomes liquid and brown
Scald a cup and half of milk, and
add the Drowned sugar. Beat two eggs
thoroughly, add TO them one-half cup
full of cold milk, and turn the mixture
slowly, stirring constantly that no
Jumps form, into the scalding milk
Continue to stir until the custard
in glasses.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08

Baked Apple DumpIings.

Take a quart of flour and work into
1t spoonful each Of butter and lard.
Wet it with pint of buttermilk con-
tanning a spoonful of soda; roll out
and cut out circular pieces, using a
saucer to determine the size. Have
ready some pleasant sour apples and
place as many of the slices upon one
half of the crust as the other will
cover; wet the edges and press them
together. Place the dumplings in a
baking tin as soon as prepared, prick
them with a fork and bake until the
apple is cooked. Serve with a hot
sauce, or sweetened and favored
cream.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
DIGGING IN ANCIENT RUINS.
Light Thrown on Grecian Life by Dis
coveries Made at O1bia.

coveries Made at O1bia.
Interesting and valuable archaeo-
logical discoveries have been made on
the site of the ancient Greek city
Olbia. The site is situated on the
southern bank of the Bong, about mid
way between Otchakoff and Nicolaieff
and not far distant from the estuary of
the Dneiper This ancient city was q
colony of Miletus $50 B. G. and was
great center for Greek trade with
the interior. 1t is generally maintain
ed among archaeological authorities
that trade route extended from Olbia
across country to the northern sea, and
when a find of ancient Greek coins
was made it was contended to be sub
stantial proof of the fact Recently,
however, it was proved that these coins
were spurious.
Olbia was destroyed by the Getae
about 20 to 60 B. c., but it revived
and when it was visited by Dion Chry-
sostum about 100 A. d. it was again
a fiourishing city. The excavations
that are now in progress upon the site
of this city are being carried out by
NJ. Formakovski under the auspices of
the Russian Archaeological Society. NJ
Formakovski has succeeded in unearth-
ing extensive portions of the walls and
foundations of the original city, which
date back from the seventh century,
B. G. The masonry Is identical with
that of the ruins of ancient cities ex-
Tod In,
Before this depth was reached two diff
ferent strata of walls and Easements
bearing descriptions of the fourth and
first centuries B. c. were encountered.
The stone blocks composing the ruins
of houses, temples, etc, in these upper
strata are Of remarkably exact area,
square proportions and excellently
dressed. The more solid constructive
work Is, however, found in the remains
of the original city. At this depth
there was unearthed a perfectly pre-
served wine cellar. Some fifty huge
jars or vases had evidently contained
red wine, now turned to a light DOW
derry substance. A large collection of
valuable antiques in gold, marble and
ancient pottery has also been found
in these newly uncovered ruins. These
have been dispatched to the Hermitage
at ST. Petersburg. NJ. Formakovski,
however, is carefully examining every
antique unearthed, to establish its gen.
uine character as 1t was on this site
that the spurious tiara of Saitapharnes.
now in the Louvre, was alleged to have
been discovered.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08

In few days he sailed for the Cape.
These were the early days of mines,
and good luck followed him right
through. Within three months he had
redeemed the bracelet. His next step
was to advertise in the agony column
of the Times;
''Will the lady who lost a diamond
bracelet set with black pearl in June
last in the park kindly communicate
with G. T., Box X?"
For many weeks he had this in
serted in papers, but no answer came
AS the months passed Cyrirs success
increased with great strides. All his
investments turned out well; and peo-
pie began to look upon him as a COM
ing man.
Then came the big booms. Mines
which were worth comparatively little
were raised to enormous prices. Cyril
realized when the excitement was
highest and returned to England a mil
lionaire.
OF course, people made a fuss over
him, for he was young, good-lOoklng,
immensely wealthy and an Englishman
strangely enough.
But Cyril was not a happy man.
The bracelet still weighed on his con-
science. 1t was to try and find its
owner that he accepted the invitation
which society pressed upon him. For
a whole season he searched for her,
but without success. He got tired of
the alteration which was flung at him
or rather his millions; so he, one
day, packed up his portmanteau and
went into the country.
His destination was a quiet little inn
near Dartmoor. which he had known
in the days of his youth.
One afternoon he was casting a fly
along one of the streams that abound
on the moors. He turned a corner and
sight greeted him which made his
pulse throb madly.
Huge powders studded with bloom
ing heather formed a background. At
their foot a piece of green, and lying
asleep, with her head on a cushion and
a rod by her side, was the girl for
He approached closer. She was Sleep
ing soundly. Quickly he drew the
bracelt from his pocket, where he al
ways carried it. With gentle touch he
placed it round her wrist and snapped
it. She moved in her sleep, and he
fastened away. He looked round, and
she was again sleeping peacefully.
Cyril had restored the bracelet to it's
owner, but with the bauble he had
given his heart.
To make up his mind was to act.
1t did not take him long to discover
that she was Lady Alicit Doversford,
and that she lived with her father at
Doversford Court. He was also pleased
to hear that the earl was exceedingly
poor.
Again he CHANGED to meet her when
she was fishing.
She approached him at once.
Can you lend me black gnat? I"
she asked him in sweet voice that
thrilled him.
With trembling fingers he produced
the fly.
Cyril was not in the mood to make
haste slowly. They met again, and he
fiattered himself she was pleased to see
him
Next he wrote to the earl and asked
permission to inspect the famous pic
lures (they were hearlooms and could
not be sold) at the castle
He CHANGED to be walking through
the grounds of the castle after seeing
the pictures. He took a seat at the
foot of a bowlder, and was startled to
hear two voices speaking.
One was Lady Alicia's. the other that
of man.
81 can never marry you, darling"
"You don't love me, Alicia"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
How to Roast Green Corn.

To properly roast green corn, re-
move all the husks, rub the ears with
butter. and season with pepper and
salt. Then lay the ears side by side
in a fiat pan-a dripping pan will do
and put into a very hot oven. Oc-
casionally change the ears in the pan
and turn them over, so that they will
brown evenly. When sufficiently brown
they must be served at once.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Oatmeal Bread.

Set a sponge over night, as for white
bread, and in the morning work into
it two cups of slightly sailed wheat
flour and two cups of oatmeal. with
sponoful of molasses. Knead
long and hard, and set to rise. When
very light, make into loaves and set
in a warm place for an hour or until
light. Bake in a steady oven. Cover
with paper the first half hour.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Tomato Pickles.

Slice gallon of unpeeled green to-
matoes and six large onions and mix.
Stir into these quart of vinegar, a
cup of brown sugar, tablespoon each
of salt, pepper and mustard seed, a
half tablespoon each of ground all
spice and cloves. Stew all until the
tomatoes are very tender, put into
glass jars and seal.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Spiced PIuus.

For seven pounds of plums take
three and one-half pounds of brown
sugar, one pint of vinegar, one ounce
each of cloves. allspice and mace, and
two ounces of cinnamon, putting the
spice in thin muslin bag. Cook slow
ly until the juice is a thick strip.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
TENDENCY OF OCCUPATIONS.
and Industrial Pursuits
Have the Call.

Commercial and Industrial Pursuits
Have the Call.
That we have become in the last
twenty years a commercial and indus
trial people and have ceased to be a
people with whom agriculture is the
predominant industry is indicated by
the census report on occupations. re-
Gently published The following table
shows the proportion of all those in
gainful pursuits who were engaged in
the five principal classes of occupa-
ton in 1880 and in 1900:
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Citron Cheese Cakes.

Boil near a quart of cream; when
cold add the yolks of four eggs. we'll
beaten; boil this to a curd; blanch and
beat two ounces of almonds, about half
a dozen bitter; beat them with little
rose water; put all together, with three
or four Naples biscuits, some citron
shredded fine; sugar to taste; puff
paste.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Grape Preserves.

Pulp and boil the grapes until the
seeds loosen. Run through a sieve,
boil half of the skins In very little
water, put pulp and the boiled skins
together, and for every pint of grape
add pound of sugar. Boil the whole
for fifteen minutes.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Rice Mullins.

Into a cup of cold boiled rice beat
quart of milk, three beaten eggs. a
tablespoonful of shortening and enough
prepared -four to make soft batter
Pour into creased muffin tins and bake
In a quick oven. Serve at once.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Blackberry Lam.

Allow half a pound of good brown
sugar to every pound of fruit; boil the
whole together gently for an hour, or
till the blackberries are soft, stirring
and MASKING them well. Put in small
Jars and tie down.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Cottage Cheese Sandwiches.

Rub cottage cheese smooth with a
little cream and to every cupful of it
add a tablespoonful of minced chives-
Mix well and spread between thin
slices of buttered. crustless white
bread
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Suggestions for the Housewife.

Rub all rusty places on iron with
kerosene OIL.
In purchasing timed goods always
look whether the head of the tin is
concave, a bulging appearance being
indicative of decomposition.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
Canned String Beans

String both sides of the beans. Boil
until tender in sailed water, pack In
jars, boil up the liquid and fill the jars
to overlooking sealing Immediately.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08

No one ever had enough genius,
either inspired or acquired, to avoid
saying ill-sdvised things if he talked
at all
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-10-08
One Blessing Adam Enjoyed.

Ever hear of man that didn't kick
about the dressmaker's bills?"
Adam."-Detroit Free Press.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-13
NORFIELD NOTES.

Mr. Chas. O'Neal has moved to
AicComb.
Several new houses have recent
lily been built.
Mr.. Tom Barr has put an addi-
ton to his store.
Mr.. Wilson has been having
chills and fever.
Mrs. Mitchell has had severe
attack Of measles.
Mr.. Dodd Simmons baby is
quite sick with cholera infantum.
Mr.. Geo. Simmons little babe
is suffering with chills and fever.
Mr.. Bob Kyzar has moved into
his new house on Main street in
West End.
Miss Edible McNeaI and her
mother, who have been sick for
some time, do not seem to be inn
proving.
Mrs. e. M. Sudduth, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
r. /. Smith, has returned to her
home in McComb.
Mr.. Moses Furlow who has
been sick for several months, is
now confined to his bed with
scarcely any improvement.
DR.. Ernest Montgomery has
returned from New York, where
he has been taking a post grad
uate course. His many friends
bid him a hearty welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. Zachary
mourn the death of their little
babes which sad event occurred
March 81; aged five months and
three days. He was buried at
Pleasant Hill church. Funeral
services we're conducted by Rev.
w. r. johnson. They have the
heartfelt sympathy of their many
friends.
UNCLE BOB.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-13
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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-04-13
NOTES FROM THE WEST.

The spring has come and the
birds are singing, the flowers
blooming and life seems real and
beautiful.
The farmers are busy at work,
preparing to make fifteen cent
cotton.
Mr.. L. F. Kyzar didn't get mar
ried as soon as lots of folks sup
posed. He has gone to work, in
stead, on his fathers place this
year and will make some expe-
rience before trying to work for
his best girl, which is a bright
idea.
The 18th of March has passed
and now the law will protect the
feathered tribe from the shot gun.
There was once noted band near
Sweet Water; but they lost the
president and are panied to say
he lost his dog, which was his ex-
cuSe IOr reSlgnlng. Ihe members
have learned since of the unknown
death of the dog, and surmise
that he has been informed that the
girls are opposed to bird hunters
and would never GO with him.
He, therefore, resigned, sold his
gun and said his dog died, and
now he is saving money for his flu
ture companion.
Jerry, where ale you2 What
is the trouble nowg You have
not been heard from for some
time. Have you broken your
best pen or is it your finger?
CALEB.