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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Uuo Wood Ashes Proatab1y,

While there 10 no reason why wood
ashes cannot be used on many of the
farm crops raised, provided they are
carefully used, the best results come
from their use on hay lands. Here they
may be freely used and will invariably
give good results. The writer has used
them to advantage in potato growing
and in corn. on rather sandy soil we'll
filled with humus or vegetable matter;
but dissolved South Carolina rock was
always used to mix with the ashes,
and the combination was used az a
dressing, not dropping out the usual
fertilizers applied during the prepare
ton Of the seed bed.
In using wood ashes on meadows,
one must be sure that they are dry, IN
leached ashes, or their potash content,
their main value, will be small, hence
the application will fail to produce
satisfactory results, and the expense
will DO heavy. 1t 10 a good plan to
submit samples of wood ashes to the
experiment station OF your State for
examination before going into them
very heavy.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
LEFT BY The LIMITED.

NN7 ORION ELVDRSON gazed
JMt ruefuIly at the Overland Linn
~ tied, now rapidly vanishing
down the twin bands of steel. A light
suit, slippers and a travelling cap are
scarcely the equipment for a Christmas
eve stroll over the Nebraska prairies.
Something about the engine had
broken. Some of the passengers in the
smoking car had braved pneumonia to
gather about and witness the operation
Of repairs. Elverson, firing Of this
amusement, had wandered down the
length Of the train and had not no.
ticed, until too late, that repairs had
been completed and the train was
ready to move.
1t was solid veshbule equipment.
There had been no chance to leap
aboard the cars as they moved past.
Now he had his choice to walk back
to the last station, three miles away, or
seek some farmhouse.
Over in the northwest a glimmer OF
light promised shelter, II not comfort
Turning up his coat collar, Hlverson lii
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
NEW HARROR FOR RIO.

Many Mi11ions of Dollars Will BE Ex"
pended In the Next Few Years.
Rio de Janeiro, the capital and chief
city of Brazil, already possesses one of
the finest harbors in the world, but the
government is not satisfied with it as
it exists. The port is more than twice
as large as the New York lower bay
and is 6S square miles larger than the
lower and upper bays together, and
over one-third Of it is deep enough for
the largest vessels. But still many
millions Of dollars must be spent on it
to make it f1rst-class port.
The reason is that the water near
the shores Of the bay is shallow and
the bottom is sitting up more and
more, so that some Of the old moorage
places have had to be abandoned. Few
vessels are of sufficiently light draught
to tie up at a dock in Rio.
All the merchant marine drop anchor
on the north side Of the city and light
ers carry freight between them and
| the shores. This Anticipated and ex-
pensive method Is to be changed, for
the government intends to have a first
class commercial port, with every IA
cility for handling traffic, and the port
! is to be made in this manner:
| Along the entire northern front OF
the city a wide sea wall or quay two
miles in length Is to be built. This
quay, constructed Of solid masonry
will be so wide that railroad trains
|
charging or taking on freight.
Along the outside Of the quay q
channel will be dredged to a depth OF
&c to 80 feet, so that the largest ship
ping can be accommodated. The chan
mel will be 800 feet WIDE so that the
largest vessels may safely pass one
another.
Vessels will tie up along the from
of this sea wall and cars and wagons
will carry the freight away or bring
freight to them. The inner side of tn,
wall will, in most places, be some dis
lance from the shore, as the quay will
not follow the indentations of tn
shore line. Masonry rail and roadway
will connect with the shore at a mum
Der Of points.
When these improvements are com
pleted Latin America will have tire
ports that in the commercial faciI
ties they offer will rank with tn
greatest ports of the world. The hal
Dor of Buenos Ayres and the road
stead of Vera Cruz have already bee
! converted at enormous expense int
, frst-class harbors.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Portable Scale Rack.

A. J. Kingery, OF Illinois, tells how
to construct a portable scale rack ana
sends the st. Louis Republic g sketch.
MY scale PLATFORM" he says, lis 7xl4
feet and use posts AKA, seven feet
long, with four on side for uprignts.
In both ends of the uprights bore q
9-16-inch hole, six inches deep, ana
take a hve-eighth rod and cut IN
lengths Of eight inches and drive In
these holes. Next lay 4x4's on the plat
form Of scales, one side at a time, lay
ing the two end ones flush with the
ends Of the planks on the platform
Then space the other AXIS equally dis
tant from the ends, then nail on six
fence boards, the nrst board six inches
from the bottom of the 4x4'S and the
rest of them should be eight inches
apart. Mark opposite each rod in thu
4x4'g and bore three-fourth-inch hole
two inches from the outer edge O.
plank. Nail the boards on the inside
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Some Winter Work.

Among the "odd jobs'' that can be
done in winter the Southern Planter
gives the following:
Pastures, fence rows and borders Of
streams may be cleared Of bush
growth. Muck can be dug and left
ON the edge Of the swamp to dry and
weather. Do repairing, shingllng and
painting when weather permits. Study
convenience in the barn and set up car
riers for hay, manure and silGgO, and
chutes for hay and grain. Make rat
tight grain bins If needed. Have plen-
ty Of forks, shovels, measures, broomS,
brushes. currycombs, ETC., for barn
use, and good place to keep them.
Put the harnesses in good order; re-
pair and sharpen tools; sort winter
fruit; draw off and mix cider to hasten
vinegar making; study farm papers
and books, and plan a better system
for the farm operations"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
NOW LAY Me.

The weary years have passed away.
And am but child again
a little child, so tired of play,
With folded hands and drowsy brain.
AZ to my mothers knee creep
NOW lay me down to sleep"
dan understanding, vague and dim,
Through childish lips that soft repeat
The trustful message sent to Him,
At once so humble and SO sweet.
As slowly, nodding into sleep
L pray the Lord my soul to keep"
But now, faint shadows come to me,
Half wonder IL some harm may fall,
When safe In slumber's mystery
The birds of dreaming to me cali.
But drowsily the words make
IF l should die before I wake.''
hear my mothers accents low,
And look into her loving eyes, 49,
Surely, no terror can know
That In the smiling Heaven lies,
Should the light cords of living break
x pray the Lord my soul to take"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
How Catch Shear.

1 sheep should never be caught by
itS wool, says Pacific Homestead. This
method mot only causes the animal IN
necessary pain, but in the case Of fat
sheep that are to be killed it does much
harm to the joint Of mutton that lies
underneath where the wool was pulled.
It causes a dark bruise just in the
same manner az our bodies become dis
colored from being bruised.
The proper way to catch a sheep Is
to take it either by the hind leg Just
above the gambrsl Joint or by putting
the hand underneath its jaw or neck
In using a crook it L. important that
the sheep are not caught below the
gambrel joint, az injury to the leg Ia
liable to result from this.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07

Of the 4x4s. Hang tlES gates 80 they
can be taken OF easily. Use 2x4'S for
cross ties at the tops Of the posts to fit
over the iron pins placed in them.
Drive 20-penny nail through the ends
Of the pieces of 2x4's 30 they will not
pull out when strained. Use staples
and hooks for fastening the gates. One
man can take this rack &C or put it on
in q few minutes. To take the rack
of first remove the gates. Then take
OF the cross ties, then lift Off the sides
Put on again by reversing the opera.
tlon."
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07

AN0ORA QUEEN. Oh tne AAuuSuJ' ~nO
30 we all appreciate the liberality OF
the premiums. The best way for goat
men to show their appreciation 10 to
have a large number Of the best goats
In the country at that great show. 1t
would be we'll at this early date to Sc
lect the goats you propose to show
there and get them in good condition.
This portrait of Mrs. n. Armer. Of
Kingston, N. NJ, Is reproduced from
American Sheep Breeder. Mrs. Armer
is known as the American Angora
queen"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Dozen chamber. helping him Is .

upper chamber, helping him to o
change Of stockings and slippers.
Better put on dancing pumps he
urged, offering him pair. THE young
people will not be through for hours
vet, and you may want to try a few
steps yourself after you get rested up
bit"
| Il am afraid that with your crowd |
ed accommodations I am very much |
in the way" said Elverson, apologize
cally.
mot at ALL" declared the major
heartily. 1.-THE more the merrier. We
always have crowd up from Denver
for the holidays and long ago we
You're as welcome as though you came
by special invitation. Now come down
stairs and enjoy yourself. We have a
Christmas tree after supper and all
sorts Of fun"
They then went downstairs to the
huge hall, where great logs blazed mer-
rily in the fireplace and twenty-five or
thirty young people were dancing
again. .r.~...s.
The major introduced his accidental
) guest, and with whispered you can
find their names out when you talk to
them," turned him over to q sprightly
Denver girl and hurried away to help
his wife with the all-important tree.
Elverson did not want to enter into
the gayety Of the moment. 1t remind
ed him too sharply Of the year before.
! He was almost sorry he had not decid-
, ed to walk back to the station.
Then something happened that took
his breath away. The door communi-
: eating with the dining room opened
a and Janet Truscott entered. Their eyes
n met, and for q moment she made aa
, though she would retreat. Then she
g came forward.
a "How do you do, Mr.. Elverson," she
= said, with admirable self-possession
4 81 heard of a stranger guest, but did
q not know it was you"
They were standing alone by the fire
; place. By an effort he regatned his
n faculties.
/ II am glad was left behind" ht
X said simply. II was on my way t.
r. Denver to tell you how bitterly l re
gret my insane Jealousy, and that
# now realize that it was entirely I'm
+ founded. wanted to reach there thil
II evening. 1t 10 fate, Janet, that shoult
- be left behind to meet you here. VIII
you accept the omen and forgive
thoroughly penitent man who know
that he has been a foolT
There was a look in her eyes tina
gave half assent, but she only sail
hurriedly, "Give me a little time t
/ think it over"
I "To-night?" He was eager for a
answer. She only shook her head.
] IT cannot tell-yet," she answere
J automatically. Then her partne
claimed her for that dance and the
moved away.
After supper the tree was lighted u
and Major Cartwright distributed tn
gifts.
Janet Truscott smiled when a littl
package was handed her containin
the ring she had returned that summe!
d, but she gave no sign. Elverson was g
rp engrossed watching her that he scarce
n " heard his own name called.
Santa Claus has anticipated our a.
be cidental but none the less welcom
til guest" the major was saying. I"
no package for Mr.. Elverson."
ut 1t was only a tiny pincushion mad
ey in the form of a heart, but Elverso
ed still carries It, IAN amulet againt
IN jealousy" he explains.-Utica Globe.
-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
cutting Corr FODDER Feoa,

ABEBtM& OGfn G0Q6er B0@Gs
The writer recently called on Ger
man farmer who was making his way
in the world, but with little capital Go
work with. He had read much OF the
advantages Of shredded corn slower
and of feeding stock roughage rum
through cutter IL one could not have
the use of the shredder. Both ma.
chimes were beyond his means. but h@
was determined to test for himself tho
value of the cut fodder. He had evil
IDENTIFY proved its value to his aatisfac-
ton, for he said that the present was
the third winter he had cut the fod-
der for his three cows each day with
Ratchet. 49,
1t was an enormous task, but az he
had the time to spare and had proved
it profitable he continued it. With Q
smile Of satisfaction he said that he
had made enough money from the sx"
ira milk to pay for a good cutter.
which he would have another season.
The chances are this man will earn o
shredder this time. Many dairymen
and farmers with but q few cows do"
cline to do such work or to use @ cut
ting machine, saying that 1t does not
pay when the dairy iB small. This Ia
just where many Of us make mistakes,
for II we would look out for the small
profits the larger ones would come BY
accumulation and later there would
be room for the shredder.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07

a fresh cigar and strobe forward,
thankful that there was no sharp
breeze to add to the general discom-
fort.
Once clear of the right Of way he
found that the snow had crusted until
it would bear his weight. 1t was by no
means as bad as he had expected, but
he was heartily glad when tLa journey
had been completed and he approached
the house. 1t would at least offer an
escape from his thoughts.
Christmas eve a year ago he had
been one Of Mrs. Truscott' house party
up the Hudson, and Janet Truscott had
accepted as her Christmas present a
solitaire which carried with it an ex-
change of hearts,
He had been the happiest man in the
world until his insane jealousy COM
PEELED Janet to return his ring He had
taken to his yacht for forgetfulness.
When he returned, penitent and
Stumble, she had gone west for the win
ter. 1t was only the other day he had
learned that she was with friends in
Denver and he had arranged to take
the western trip in the hope of finding
forgiveness.
He had wanted to arrive on Christ
mas eve, but there had been a delay,
and he was not due In Denver until
Christmas morning. Now If he took
cold from the exposure he could not
tell when he would be able to get
there.
Much to his surprise Elverson found
the lower floor of the ranch house
ablaze with light and through the
double-sashed windows came the faint
Hnkle of the piano and the wailing
notes Of q violin.
They were playing the same Strauss
waltz he remembered so well then from
the year before. It was while they
were sitting out that dance Janet had
accepted the ring which had carried
with it 80 much Of happiness and OF
pain.
He could see now the conservatory
with its heavy odOr of flowers. He
could hear the plash Of water In the
ttnv fountain and the noise Of the bal
room, over which insistently came the
strains of the orchestra. He let his
ave rove over the rolling prairies fol
a moment. 1t brought him back to
realizing sense Of where he was.
The next moment the sound Of this
knocking resounded in the hall. Th'
music stopped abruptly, the dancers
croyding around the host as he an
swered the summons.
IT would be difficult to decide VIII
were the more astonished-the guest
at the sight of the fashionably dresses
man standing in the beam Of yellow
light which streamed through the opel
door, or Elverson at the sight Of tn
guests. Instead Of the red-shirted COW
boys and calico-clad women he had ar
ticipated, there were black coats an
evening gowns. ,
It took him but moment to explal
his predicament, and in another hi
!! host, Major Cartwright, had him In a
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Radl0hos an Easy Crop.

RadiShes can be grown, like lettuce,
continuously from autumn until spring
In either hothouses or hotbeAS. The
radish is the easiest of all vegsta-
bIes to cultivate. The rapid growth
and quick maturity permit planting
them in connection with other crops In
alternate rows Ave or six inches apart
or in rows about the same distance
apart all to radishes. AS rule, the
radish crop is not profitable to grow
under glass in the fall and early win
ter. For this reason they are not plant
ed generally until the last Of DecSm.
Der or first Of January or even later.
They are successfully and probably
grown in connection with lettuce and
beets and can always be grown to
good advantage with cucumberS, says
Denver Field.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
DalryinR in Canada.

The outlook for winter butter In
good, says a Canadian correspondent
of Hoard'B Dairyman. Stocks are light,
and holders Of choice fall creamery
are not selling, believing better things
are in store for them. Winter cream.
cry butter ig not altogether dependent
on the export trade for market. The
local demand for this quality is in
creasing every year, and many facto-
ries ind a ready market for their win
ter's output right at home. By all
means our dairymen should make but
ter instead Of cheese during the winter,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07

American sheep
Breeder. Hon. r.
D. Coburn, chief Of
the live stock de-
pRrtment, has offer
ed the same premi-
ums for Angoras 40
for sheep. There
could have been no
complaint Of injus-
tice had he offered
less for goats, ow-
Ing to the newnesa
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07

Ford, Col, famous for its cantaloupeR
He has just now won the title Of
frog king by doing $4,000 worth
of business in bull-frogs at Beau.
mont, Texas, during the past year.
These frogs came from both Louisiana
and Texas. and Mr.. Wetzel 10 about to
establish near New Orleans the largest
frog ranch in the world, where 80 OK
pert catchers will be constantly sm.
ployed.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07

fence iB made az
shown in the
sketch. Take four
pieces Of barbe&
wire about four
feet long, twist to-
gether and make =
hook at top end.
Place YER the
calf'S neck ana
twist all four to-
gether under the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
A Ruecassfu1 Frog Trduatrx.

Mr.. Nathaniel WetEen, formerly of
Kilbourn, Wis, says an exchange, has
been remarkably successful in several
large business enterprises Of an agri-
cultural nature. He acquired the title
Of melon king by making Rocky
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Better crops from Less I.and.

It il much labor applied to a small
space Of ground that produces most
profitable results. The amount Of fer.
tility removed by a crop should be
considered. A ton Of apples worth,
say, $50, takes away only 90 cents
worth Of fertility, while ton Of wheat
worth not much more money removed
90 worth of fertility, or more than 10
removed by a ton OF asparagus, which
sells for 1900 Nitrate Of soda has In
creased a crop of timothy from 26 to
e5 per cent, when applied very early
in the spring, and has actually increaB-
ed the value Of market garden crops
over $500 per acre under the system Of
intensive gardening.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07

neck Of the calf and make another
hook below. A calf will not make
many attempts to creep having one Of
these on"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Anaoras at the Fair.

Every Angora breeder should be
proud Of the recognition given AnEora
goats at the st. Louis Exposition, Gays
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07

Paul Wolson, Of Kansas, says: "a
very good poke for keeping calves or
cows from going through the Miro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
ENGINE RAMS HORSEC4R.
Latter Thro-rn from Track
UOman Passenger Faints.

While responding TO an alarm OF fire in Cen
tre-st. last evening, Engine Company No. 20.
which IS stationed IN Marion-st. ran into a
GraEd-st- horsecar at Centre and Grand SITS.
The car was thrown from the tracks. The en-
stne was only slightly damaged In the excite
ment a woman tainted.
The car. loaded with passengers. and driven
by Daniel Finnegan. was crossing Centre-st.
when the engine turned into IL. Ffnnegan
stopped his car and put the brakes. The
driver of the engine. Stephen Eealy. being IN
able TO see the car until he was almost on IT,
tried 20 turn his horses 10 the side but the dis
lance was too short. and the of horse struck
the car. The pole rammed into the side OF the
car and 1t was showed or the tracks.
The engine was brought 10 an abrupt stop
and both horses were thrown of their feet
Healy being stropped in his seat. held to the
reins and prevented the animals from running
away.
The passengers IN the car had got out be-
fore the crash came, with the exception OF
Miss Mamie Coogan. OF No. 7S5 East One-hun-
dred-and-f orty-sixth-st- When the engine
struck the she tainted. and remained UncOn-
scious until an ambulance surgeon from ST.
VinCent's Hospital treated her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Official Record and Forecnst-washingtou. July %
The Northwestern depression advanced Minnesota
II has attended by high shifting winds
and little precipitation. An Of high pressure
Of considerable magnitude moving over Wash
ingtcn and Oregon. and pressure is the
lower lake region Middle Atlantic States.
tered thunderstorms continued the
East Gulf and South Atlantic States.
10 In the interior valleys and Atlantic Coast
district the temperatures again about normal
Northwest. however another marked fall
occurred. the temperature tonight Montana
is about Is degrees below normal.
Showers indicated for the Mississippi Valley and
the portion region Saturday ard
Sunday in the Valley, the region Ten
nesse Middle Atlantic States
temperature viii continue rise in the Ohio
Valley region ard the Middle Atlantic States
Saturday Il viii cooler the eastern slope
Rocky Mountains and in the west portion OF the Mssls
Valley. The winds along the Atlantic and Gulf
wi mostly hight south; upper Lake
fresh south increasing somewhat Saturday. ana
lakes light ana variable. becoming southerly.
have light winds and fair weather TO the Grand
Banks.
Forecast Special Localties.-For Eastern New
York fair to-day, IN the Interior Sunday fair;
light variable winds
For Eastern Pennsylvania. fair to-day IN
northern portion Sunday fair; light variable winds
For New-Jersey, Delaware and the District Column
ba, fair to-day and Sunday; light variable winds.
and to-day; sunday showers and cooler:
light variable winds. becoming fresh south.
For New-Ensand, fair to-day and Sunday; light west
winds