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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-06-30
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NJ an afClCl0 OH Ilo plan VI
Nebraska farmers to rid
stheir land of prairie dogs. Their
idea, [ believe, was to place sheep
on the land where the prairie dogs
made their villages, and it was
claimed that the plan was meet
ing with great success.
Now, I don't care a brass beer
check whether the Nebraska farm
ers chase out the prairie dogs or
not; in fact, I don't know but
what the prairie dogs would make
the best citizens. However, the
article reminded me of rather
interesting and amusing trust"
which was in operation for several
months in the early COS. 1t all
happened down in Texas. Prai-
RE dogs are as thick as boil weevils
in Texas, and until the time Of
which I write, they were supposed
to be valueless.
Well, a certain shrewd young
man, presumably a second cousin
of the famous woodsn nutmeg
artist, conceived the idea of turn
ing the dogs" into money max
ing commodity. Yankee shrewd-
ness constructed traps for the
capture of the little pests, and
during the time the promoter of
this get-rich-quick scheme wasn't
tending the traps he was doing a
rushing business with a shotgun
as stock in trade.
About week after the ooncep-
aion of the idea, a commission
merchant in New York City re-
oeived letter from far off Texas,
stating that the writer had that
day shipped car load Of "Texas
squirrels consigned to the New
York house and asking what
amount of that class of game the
merchant could handle each week.
Now, prairie dogs are unknown in
New York, and it wasn't long be-
fore the willy Texan was doing
rushing business. Land prices in
his immediate vicinity jumped
yskyward and the lucky owners of
a good "dog farm was envied by
his less fortunate neighbors.
Naturally, the story finally leaked
out, and an ambitious correspond
. emit of one of the New York papers
scored magnificent beat by send
ing a long account to his journal,
Incidentally, he also effectually
beat the ''squirrep' man, for when
the story came out the angry buy
ers in New York sent rush wires
ordering all shipments of ''Texas
squirrels stopped at once. This
is all an old story now and has
formed the basis of many news
paper articles, but as [ said, the
little notice of the Nebraska farm
,er's scheme reminded me of "Texas
squirrels" and the squirrels, in
turn, caused me to remember an
other strange kind of game much
hunted in the West.
! really started to write about
the Western ground squirrel.
Certain portions of the far West
are infested with this little pest.
About the size and shape of the
prairie dog, the ground squirrel
possesses many other of the dogs
characteristics. He lives in vii
lagos, as the prairie dog does, and
7is an equally great impeachment to
agriculture. A few years ago,
some one-perhaps the author of
the prairie dog monopoly-sent a
shipment of ground squirrels to a
Pacific Coast game market. Buy
ers we're quickly found, and soon
the demand exceeded the supply.
Today squirrel hunting is regu-
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1904-06-30
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SQUIRRELS

large steamship companies which
find it hard to obtain supply of
game for their long runs across
the Pacific, particularly in the
spring when nearly all game is
protected. Squirrels are served
as chicken, served as rabbit, as
plain squirrel, and, sometimes, the
hind quarters serve as frog legs.
The men that furnish the squir-
rels are nearly all regular market
hunters. Many of them have
hunted for years, but the constant
decrease in the number of ducks,
quail and the better class of game
has discouraged them, and they
have turned their attention to the
humble rodent known as the
ground squirrel. Not romantic
pursuit, truly, but it possesses the
one great attraction-it pays.
I had the pleasure of spending
several months in the company of
a squirrel hunter; in fact, [ became
one myself for time. AS in
every other business, in squirrel
hunting the cost of production
regulates the profit, therefore the
hunter loads his own shells. The
difference in cost is about one
cent, but when you remember
that probably Is or 100 shots are
fired each day, the pennies gain
respect. You must have a quick
eye to hunt ground squirrels, for
90 per cent of the shots you get
are Snaps" which word does not
mean easy in this case. Hunting
squirrels is entirely different from
any other line of shooting. Nearly
all other game can be found to
best advantage in the early morn
ing or about dusk. The squirrel
never leaves his hole while the
dew is on the grass.
The hunter, carrying his shot
pun and 100 rounds Of ammuni.
ton, starts for his hunting ground
so as to be on hand when the sun
is we'll up and the grass dry.
Usually the squirrels frequent
rolling or slightly billy ground,
which is fortunate, for it is i'm
possible to approach them upon a
level plain. AS the hunter ap-
proaches a knoll, the squirrels
upon his side of it can be seen
scampering for their holes and all
are safe and out of sight while he
is we'll out of range. Then his
hunting begins. Walking slowly
around the base of the hill, the
hunter takes advantage of every
irregularity of the ground, bend
ing low and approaching each
''rise" with the greatest caution.
When he has proceeded far enough
to be sure of commanding a new
range of vision, he quickly rises to
his full height and usually gets a
couple of shots as the surprised
squirrels dash for their holes. This
process is repeated again and again,
one hunter working three or four
knobs and repeatedly passing over
the same ground. I remember three
hills. in particular that were very
thickly settled. For two weeks I
spent all my time circling around
those three hills, altho all of them
covered no more ground than is
inclosed by the prison wall. l
never killed less than sixty a day.
During the time I spent hunting
squirrels we shipped fifty dozen
each week on contract, usually the
number went higher as the dealer
took all we could kill. Usually,
too, we had dozen or two rabbits
to send along.
The price paid for squirrels
varies, of. course, unless the hunter
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
New Method of Cleaning Land.

j. b. Early late of Mabton and now
ranching in the Glade country mas sim
plitied the sagebrush problem. hereto
fore tedious and expensive. by an in
gcnious yet simple and inexpensive
means which i, effective in removing
the brush with more ease and rapidity
than any other method employed. The
apparatus he uses consists of piece of
one-nalf inch gas pipe six feet long,
plugged at one end and in the other is
inserted torch wick. The pipe being
filled with oil and lighted afford safe
and steady light. Mr.. Early says that
during the heat of the day one must go
out with this torch and set fire to each
brush. In this manner one man can
burn many acres with little expense
Mabton Chronicle
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
FORMER YAKIMA PASTOR
SOON TO RETURN
Rev. M. L. Rose Will Again Assume the
Passionate of the Christian Church
in this City.

Rev. NJ. L. Rose, who gave up the
pastorate of the Christian church in this
city about six years ago to accept call
at Eugene, Ore. but who for the past
three years has been serving the church
in Tacoma. is closing up his work there
and preparing to remove to North Yak
ina to again administer to the people
of his old church While here Mr.. Rose
was most popular and with his c>tima-
bic wife endeared themselves to his con-
gregation to such an extent that they
were 10th to see them 90. Now there
is rejoicing at the prospect of so soon
having them again i'll this field. The
Tacoma Ledger gives the following ac-
count of farewell reception rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. Rose last Tuesday even
ing:
a farewell reception was given to Rev
Morton L. Rose at the First Christian
church last night. The members of the
church and large number of Rev
Roses friends assembled and a very en-
joyable evening was spent Rev. Rose
came to Tacoma from North Yakima in
1901 to take charge of the church here
During his pastorate the church has in
creased greatly in membership and in
financial standing. Some 200 additions
have been made to the congregation. and
I h. IL, -.
ishing condition. From Tacoma Mr.Rose
goes back to North Yakima to take
charge of the work there. which has
been in charge of Rev. Vail who is now
the state evangelist for the Christian
church in Washington.
a number of farewell and other adj
dresses were made last night. among
which were an address by Rev. John
Shakelford; City Churches by Mrs
Knight; County Churches" by Mrs
Hopkins; "Official Board" by W. H.
Gilstrap; and Pastors Experiences" by
Rev. W. F. Cowden. At the conclusion
of the addresses Rev. j. T. Eshelman, on
behalf of the Tacoma church, presented
Rev. Rose with a set of the famous Dent
bibles of twenty-five volumes, being the
only set of thse great bibles in the city
Mrs. Rose was presented with COM
Plete set of table linen by the women
of the church As yet no permanent
successor to Rev Rose has been select
ed. He will preach mis- farewell sermon
Sunday.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
Judge Bell on City Assessment,

In the King county courts this week
Judge Bell decided that property owners
did not have to pay assessments on city
improvements upon property that did
not adjoin said Improvements. As this
is a matter which has been discussed
by many property owners in North
Yakima who claim an injustice is done
in so assessing, the ruling will be of in
terest to them. A Seattle paper con-
tains the following expression: Judge
Bell has granted to ]. NJ. Colman. ct al,
perpetual injunction against the city
in the matter of collecting assessments
for the new section of street at Fifth
avenue and Denny Way. The plaintiffs
claimed that the city assessed them for
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

crop in that state at 10000 bales. Mr..
Alter says Yakima county will yield a
very large crop. That Orcgon's crop
will be above the average He says the
crop in Germany will be better than at
first reported, but in England there will
be a big shortage, basing his statement
on recent reports
For the coast states his estimate of
this years yield are as follows:
Washington ..............iO 10000 bales
oregon ................... Ho,ooo bales
California Observation-Disclosures $1,000 bales
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
To Esta blish Summer Resort.

Some of Iakima's prominent citizens
nave gotten together and formed them
selves into a corporation, the articles
of which were filed with County Audi
tor Newcomb last week, the object of
which is to establish summer resort
on Copalis beach. The company will he
known as the CopaliS Beach company.
The capital stock is given as $4,000 and
the incorporators are: G. j. Hill. Miles
Cannon, II. S. Coffin. Ira p Englehart
and Fred Parker as trustees; G.. S.
Rankin. I. II. Dills. J. T. Foster, W. b.
Williams, all of this city. and J. G..
Helm of South Bend In this city the
main Office of the company will be To-
Gated. The object is to buy and sell
real estate at Copalis Wash. n small
place on the coast north of the en-
trance to Grays llarbor. Cottages will
also be built and leased to tourists for
the summer and the grounds will be
plated.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
MR.. ALTER ON HOPS.
Believes Good Prices are in Store for
the Growers.

Fred Alter thinks hops will bring 80
cents pound this year and Mr.. Alter
is a hop buyer. He has just returned
from New York and has investigated
the probable price to be paid this year,
deriving at the above stated conclusion.
Mr.. Alter has been giving the closest
attention to the hop situation through
out the United States. While in New
York he was driven out to hop farm
and after loking over it estimated the
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
Rheumatism.

When pains or irritation exist on any
part of the body, the application of Bal
lard's Snow Iiniment gives prompt re-
lief. j.. w. Sullivan, Prop. Sullivan
House, FL Reno, o. T., writes June g.:
II take pleasure in recommending Bal
lard's Snow Liniment TO all who are af-
flicted with rheumatism. It is the only
remedy l have found that gives imme-
date relief" 25c, soc. $l00 Sold by
Fred l.. Janeck, Druggist.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
Sure Cure For Piles.

Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching; this form, as we'll as
Blind, Bleeding, or Protuding Piles are
cured by DR.. Bo-san-ko's Pile Remedy.
Stops itching and bleeding. Absorbs
tumors, SOC a jar, at Druggists, or sent
by mail. Treatise free. Write me alb
out YOUR case. DR.. Bosanko, Phil'a. Pa
For sale at +. l.. Janeck's Drug store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
Turkish Bath Going In.

The n. Y. A. C. is going to put in
Turkish bath in connection with the
gymnasium. This is something the
city has been in need of for some time
and it will no doubt prove popular
adjunct to the Athletic club.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

For sale-Lcase 80 acres sclool land.
well improved; good house and out
buildings with three shares Konowock
water. Excellent proposition. Enquire
L. \. Hovis, Parker. r. F. ID. !, Topper
lSh. Wash. 33-1t
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Alfalfa Seed, Timothy and Clover
Seed. Bluegrass and Bronze Seed. Ball
Barley, Beardless Barley, Seed Oats,
Wheat and Rye, at Coffin Bros. 7-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

For Sale-Seventy-six acres adjoining
city limits; splendid water right, good
water power; fifteen acres in alfalfa,
ID more ready for seeding. Good nine
room house and large barn. Easy terms
and low rate of interest. Call at this
office. lS-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Finest in the city-Jackson' tonsoria
parlors, Yakima avenue. Shaving. hair
cutting, shampooing and baths. Specia
attention given to children's hair
outing. Off
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

the Improvements, although their prop
crty did not adioin the improvement,
and the court upheld their view of the
injustice of sucn proceeding"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

For Sale Six acre fruit ranch. One
and one.half acres in hay SIX room
houes. One mile from city. Cab or
address this office. 2--tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

DIR. Hall, the veterinary, can be reach.
ed by telephone 1875, or by calling at
l02 south Selah avenue. HIT
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

For Rent-l6O acres on reservation.
all fenced; plenty hay also mouse on
place. Also 100 acres, about six acre.
fenced and in apple trees. Little house
on same. Ten miles from gap on Simcoe
creek. Address this Office or Indian toent
Jay Lynch. Fort Simcoe. 33-2t
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Ladies wishing fine cakes for parties
or receptions should leave their orders
with the Greene Mercantile Co.. a day
in advance. 27-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Nice, clean furnished rooms with or
without board-Laswell House, Yakima
avenue two blocks west of depot. 2S-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

WANTED-Girls for clerks. Must be
good at figures. Apply at Chicago Dry
Goods store. soft
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Ieast-Do you believe a man can live
on breakfast food? Crimsonbeak-
Why, sure! My barber lives on shay
ings.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

II you are looking for baby carriage
or go-cart you will not overlook the big
cut in pricesat The Elite.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Don't forget that we are headquarters
for good team harness. Prices low.
COFFIN BROS. 2stf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Furnished rooms for rent at l02 south
Fourth street. 23-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Lonslale muslin Sc. The Portland
Store, West ave. Silt
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24
SUPERINTENDEhT'S REPORT
SHOWS SCHOLASTIC INCREASE
S. A. Dickey's Annual Report for Year
Ending June 80, Ioo4-0ver 600
New Pupils Attend.

There has been an increase of $40 pu-
pills in the schools of Yakima county
according to the annual report of county
sperintendcnt 5. A. Dickey which has
Just been completed for the year ofl9O3-
4. There have been employed according
TO his report $50 teachers at an average
salary of $62 month. The average
paid female instructor has been $50 per
month. There were organized during
the past year 5 new school districts,
making in all 50. The estimated val
ne of all school property is $24s,733.
Herewith is given a summary of the
report:
Number of children between and 81
years of age residing in county June 80,
l904-Males 1928; females, 3461; total,
7l95; against 6566 for 1908.
Children enrolled-Males 2952; fe-
males 1872; total 1874.
1924; females l747.
Average number months of school
maintained during the year, Ga aver
age days, l27.
Total days actual attendance 642,-
05S.
Number of departments (rooms or
schools) during year, l49.
Number of teachers during year, $50.
Average salary paid, $62
Average monthly salary paid female
teachers, $50.
Number graduates of common
schools, 16S.
Pupils in private schools, 346.
Total seating capacity of school
buildings. 6555.
Estimated value all school property,
$24S,733.
School districts, SO.
Organized during year, s.
Financial Condition
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-24

Average interest on bonds. G per cent
Sinking i'd. invested in warnts. 81 ,026.Ss
Amt. Warrants outstanding. 50 ,62l .63
Districts with bonds. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
CHRIST, THE SAVIOUR.
An Ancient Description from the Pen
Of a Pagan Writer.

The following IL an exact copy Of
q document which Is said to have
been found among the ancient mani.
scripts sent BY Publius Lentulus. pres.
ident OF Judea, to the Roman senator:
There lives at this time in Judea
q man of singular character, whose
name is Jesus Christ. The barber
GUS esteem him as a prophet, but His
followers adore Him as the immedi.
ate offspring OF God. He Is endowed
with such unparalleled virtues as to
be able to call back the dead from
the grave and heal every sort OF dis.
ease with a word OF touch His per.
son y tall and elegantly shaped. His
aspect amiable and reverend.
His hair falls in those beautiful
shades which no united color can
match. dropping In graceful curls be.
low the ears. agreeably touching the
shoulders and parting on the crown
like d head dress OF a sect called the
Eazarites.
His forehead Is smooth and his
checks without o spot. His nose and
mouth are formed with exquisite sym.
metry His beard is thick and suited
TO the hair Of His head, reaching d
little below the chin, where IL parts
In q fork. His eyes are clear and Sc
rene. He rebukes with majesty and
counsels with persuasive language.
His whole address, whether in word
or deed. being grave and strictly char.
acteristic Of so exalted a being. No
man has owe seen Him laugh. but all
Judea have frequently beheld him
weep.
When He pleads His tears are SO
persuasive that the multltudes are
unable to restrain theirs from mdn.
Cling with His. lie 10 very modest,
temperate and wise. Whatever this
phenomenon may be In the end, He
now seems 70 be a man OF strange
beauty and perfection. in every way
surprising tho children or men
Buffalo Express.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
Cough, Cough,

Night and day. until the strength i
entirely exhausted, and that dreaded
word rConssmbtioss begins to be whis-
pered among friends. That's . common
story. familiar 10 the people Of every
town and village.
There's another story which ought 20
be as widely known as the story Of dis
ease, and that IS the story OF the cures
effected by the use Of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. Bronchitis, asthma,
obstinate, deep-seated coughs, bleeding
Of the lungs, and other forms Of disease
which affect the respiratory organs, are
permanently cured BY the use OF Golden
Medical Discovery
sOniy Tor Or. piercrts Golden Medical Dis
crvery / think I would be IN my grave to-day
writes Mr.. Moses MILES, Of Hilliard. Uiuta Co,
wyoming. 81 had asthma 20 bad ] could NOT
sleep at night and was compelled 70 give up
work II Affected my lungs 50 that I eoughed
all the time. both night and day. NY friends
ali thought I had cousum ption. Ny wife in.
sisted ON nv irving III. Pieree's Golden Medical
Discovery which | did, ! have taken four
bottles and am nos a we'll man. weighing rs
pounds. thanks to Df. P,rree's Golden Medical
Discovery
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent nee on receipt OF stamps
to pay expense Of mailing any. Send 81
o1e-cent stamps for book in paper covers
or AZ stamps for cioth-bound. Address
Or. n. v. Pisrce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
Homestead Entry No. 5o4l).
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior.
Land Once at Santa re, N. III
Feb 10. 1904.
Notice "a hereby given that tho fol,
lowing named settler has aled notice
Of his intention 10 mako final proof In
support Of his claim. and that said
proof will BIO before u. 8. court com.
missioner at Las Vegas, N. ~. on
March i6. 1904. viz.
JOSE DOMINGO FREsQUEz.
for the N IL Me IA Sw II Me ii
NV "a 81 IL Sec. 80. n. 10 N. II.
- u.
lie names the following witnesses 10
provo bis continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
HiginIo Castillo OF Tremontina. N.
~; Margarine Gonzales Of Tremen.
tina. y. n; LORENZO Gonzales Of Ire
mentina, N. NJ: Pedro Lopez, Ire.
mcntina. N. N.
MANUEL II oTERo.
80 Register.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
aood WORK

J 4 burton, deputy supreme grand
master of the Ancient Order * United
workmun. spent a few days in Hills.
horo Mr. Burton camo here from Sill
yer city, where be- performed heroic
work IL the lntcprst * the a. o. U.
". While Mr. Burtons mission here
was merely 70 lock into tho business
Affairs of The loage he secured half
q dozen applications and two new Re.
instatoments Nj. burton Is not only
enthusiastic organizer. he IL logical
and thorough from start to finish.
While here be made many friends and
his Visit means . great deal 70 Hills.
boro Lodge No. Il. Of which he spoke
very highly. This lodge has boon or
ganikcd only a few months and. since
Mr.. Burton's visit. II expects 10 In.
crease the membership TO the sixty
mark In 4 few months, Mr.. Burton
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-02-25
A Night Alarm.

Worse than an alarm Of IRE ct night
is the brassy cough Of Group. which
sounds like the children's death knell
and 1t means death unless something
Is done quickly. Foley's Honey ana
Tar eye fails to give instant relief
and quickly cures the worst forms Of
Group. Mrs. p. L. Cordier Of Manning.
ton, KY, says: my three year old
girl had q severe case Of Group; the
doctor said she could not live. I got
2 bottle Of Feley's Honey and Tar, the
first dose gave quick relief and saved
her life" Foley's Honey and Tar II
best for Group and whooping cough,
contains no opiates. and cures quick.
ly. Careful mothers keep 1t III the
house. Refuse substitutes. For sale
by Depot drug store.