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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10

down and stored against the weather
when not in use / use them not only
at narrowing time, but as long after as
the SOW and her little ones require such
housing.
AS shown in the illustration, the
sides, a, are feet high at the front, 31a
feet at the rear. The depth Of the house
is feet and width feet. The roof, b,
is built upon three crosspieces, which
are arranged to fit into notches shown In
for rigidity. The roof is built or
inches larger each way to afford protec-
ton over sides. The front, partially
shown at c, it feet high by feet wide.
A small door is built in this to permit
entrance and exit of occupants. The
window shown in the upper part is used
for light, ventilation, and for putting
in food and slop. d
A hinged glass window may be pro-
vided to give light without admitting
air during cold weather. l move this
house with its temporary tenants from
one place to another in the feeding pas
tures.-Farm and Home.
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SHEEP Benefit PASTURES.
Weeds and Stimulate Rich
Growth of Grass.

We are convinced that the addition
of five or six head Of sheep for each
cow will tend to increase the produc-
tiveness of a very weedy pasture, near
ly if not quite to the extent OF the
amount consumed by the sheep. After
a few years, when the weeds have been
eXterminated, the relative number OF
cows may be increased, but OF course
the proportion of cows to sheep, as
well as the total amount of stock that
can be profitably kept upon a given
area, will depend upon the nature OF
the soil and the vegetation, the local
ity, the climatic conditions, and so
forth.
We will not attempt to lay down any
hard and fast rule as to how many
sheep should be kept upon any farm,
but we are firmly Of the opinion that
some sheep could be profitably kept
upon nearly all farms in the state.
They will not only serve to keep the
pasture free from weeds, but they will
also prove excellent scavengers for
clearing up stubble fields after harvest
and the odd corners on the farm. And,
moreover, they will yield a handsome
profit on the investment, as well as
providing tho most wholesome kind OF
fresh meat for the farmers family
whenever it is desired.
A mistake often made by farmers
who start in with a small flock of
sheep to act as scavengers is to buy
anything that anyone else may choose
to call sheep. has a little wool on its
back and will eat weeds, and then treat
them as meanly as their appearance
seems to deserve. This does not pay.
Good blood, individual merit and good
care are as necessary for profitable
sheep raising as with any other kind
of stock.
Buy a few good, pure bred, registered
sheep of any one of half dozen OF
the standard breeds, treat them right
and they will do the handsome thing
by you. They will earn their keep
during the summer by destroying
weeds, but they must have good care
and feed during the winter. When a
considerable number of sheep are re-
quired and pure breeds cannot be OBJ
tanned at satisfactory prices, good
grade ewes will do, but nothing bu!
registered rams of high individual
merit should ever be used.
Such a flock of sheep of appropriate
size will in a few years exterminate
the weeds and greatly improve the
grass of any good native pasture. Tor
dressing with manure and sowing blue
grass upon the bare spots will also be
found beneficial. If, however, the ma.
tive grasses are too badly run out, il
may pay better to break the sod up
crop it for two or three years and then
seed it down again.-South Dakots
Bulletin.
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Studies in Light and Darkness.

Since 1896 the effects of light and dark
ness upon crustaceans, batrachians and
fishes have been studied in biological
laboratory of the catacombs of Paris. In
the underground portion of the labora-
tory animals accustomed to daylight are
kept constantly in darkness, while in a
section above ground cave animals are
kept in ordinary light. Life in darkness
brings gradual fading of color. The
organs of smell, touch and taste soon in
crease to three times their former size;
the eyes remain normal for time, but
in fishes doubled in size at the end of
five years, though with loss of power
and evident coming atrophy. The size
of fishes becomes much reduced The
cave animals show that light is disagree
able to them, and in few months devel-
CD color
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
The Work of Ocean Currents.

We have been told of fossil rain and
fossil wind, and Prof. Stanislas Meuniel
has now pointed out the. existence of
certain rocks of fossil ocean currents.
In many localities the stratified sand
and sandstone show peculiarly curved
and interlaced layers. This interlaced
structure is now to be seen in formation
by the river Seine, and the rivers of the
ocean have transplanted sand and mud
to deposit in their windings in similar
way. If the seas were dried up the
course and history of the Gulf stream
and other currents might be traced in
these deposits. The sand and sandstone
of interlaced structure are found from
widely separated geological epochs, and
an interesting lesson taught by them is
that the ocean currents and their work
have been substantially the same at all
periods of the earth's evolution.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10

at least 100 years before its introduce
ton into California. 1t is claimed that
it worked its way eastward overland,
but this may be doubted to some extent,
as it is certain that it was grown in the
southern Atlantic states generation
ago in tentative way. But that most
of the spread has been from California
fields seems certain, the plantations fol-
lowing the lines of railway over the
mountains and through the arid deserts
of Arizona and New Mexico. 1t has now
become the great hay crop of the semi
arid region.
Alfalfa was looked upon as a plant
adapted to the dry sunny climates only
but it is now coming to be considered
cosmopolitan plant of great range of
growth. 1t is certain that where it has
been grown in large quantities it has
enormously increased the productivity
of the land and increased the number of
live stock that can be carried on each
acre. The ranchmen Of the west are
now using immense quantities of alfalfa
In the winter feeding of stock being
prepared for market.-Farmers' Review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
VARIOUS ODDITIES.

The bamboo has been known to grow
two feet in "a hours.
"hlle riding pig around a ward in
Paris, young butcher named Lagire fell,
on, fracturing his skull and dislocat.
ing his ankle.
A nVe-year-old Philadelphian who was
sent across the continent with a tag di-
recting him to his destination. reached
San Francisco safely.
A Chicago woman had all winter a
tame butterfly that has Just died. II
did not cost much to keep this butterfly,
for all it ate was one drop of honey every
three days.
A plumber of White Plains, N Y.
while digging a trench near his home
last Saturday, found a solid silver button
that had been worn by a British officer
in the revolutionary war.
Because the bride could not under
stand English and the bridegroom could
not understand German, County Judge
G. w. Murray, of Springfield, ILL.,, found
it necessary, the other day, to perform
a wedding in the two languages
So rigid is the inspection of silver
coins before they come from the mint
that defective piece is rare thing.
Yet Eugent Young, of Portsmouth, N.
H., has dime of the coinage of 1903, and
II shows where the die slipped and
pushed the milled edge over. Bank
clerks claim that it is extremely rare
than such a piece is seen.
The largest pillow in the world is owned
by Richard Gird, of San Bernardino
county, California This immense agri-
cultural machine stands Is feet high and
weighs $4,000 pounds. 1t runs by
steam, is provided with IL 12-inch plow-
shares, and is capable of plowing 90
acres of land per day. 1t consumes from
one to one and a half tons Of coal per
day, and usually travels at the rate OF
four miles an hour.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
PICKED PERSONALITIES.

1t is claimed that no man in the world
knows more about affairs in Asia than
Col. Younghusband.
President Roosevelt has delivered $40
speeches within two and a half years. 1t
is said he has broken the record.
Up. Morgan is one of the great smok-
ers of the country. His black cigars are
made especially for him in Havana.
Representative Hardwicke, of Georgia,
is SO young looking that visitors to the
capitol building often mistake him for
a boy.
great interest in military affairs. He
failed of examination for West Point
years ago.
Alfred bennett, at one time famous
for the ownership of restaurants in
numerous cities, is in the insane asylum
at San Francisco.
Sir Henry Thompson, an eminent Eng
lish surgeon, who died recently at the
age of "a, was one of the most earnest ad-
vocates of cremation.
Sallie ]. S. White, Kentucky's first fe-
male negro lawyer, will receive Ler de-
gree from the law school of the colored
state university on May 10.
John E. Parsons, for 20 years presi-
dent of the General Memorial hospital
of New York has worked steadily during
that time to find cure for cancer.
Miss Alice Dunlap, of Peru, Ind, has
been telegrapher in the Western Union
Office at that town for 35 years and for
Is years has been the manager of the Of
fee
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
TURN OVER TIME
When Nature Hints About Food.

When there's no relish to any food and
all that one eats doesn't seem to do any
good then is the time to make turn
over in the diet, for that's Natures way
of dropping hint that the food isn't the
kind required.
For a number of years / followed
railroad work, much of it being office
work of a trying nature. Meal times
were our busiest and eating too much
and too quickly of food such as is COM
monty served in hotels and restaurants,
these together with the sedentary habits
were not long in giving me dyspepsia
and stomach trouble which reduced my
weight from 205 to 100 pounds.
There was little relish in any food and
none of it seemed to do me any good. 1t
seemed the more l ate the poorer got
and was always hungry before another
meal, no matter how much had eaten.
Then / commenced a fair trial OF
Grape-Nuts and was surprised how a
small saucer of it would carry me along,
strong and with satisfied appetite, until
the next meal, with no sensations OF
hunger, weakness or distress as before.
Il have been following this diet now
for several months and my improvement
has been so great all the others in my
family have taken up the use Of Grape
Nuts with complete satisfaction and
much improvement in health and brain
power.
American people undoubtedly eat
hurriedly, have lots of worry, thus hind
ering digestion and therefore need food
that is predigested and concentrated in
nourishment" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in each pkg. for the famous little
book. "The Road to Wellville."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
The Retail Price of Meat.

When the public is better educated
in the art of buying meat there will be
a closer ratio in price between the
values of live stock on the hOof and
the carcasses on the block. Compare
lively few people want anything but
the best cuts, though it is shown
chemically that there is fully as much
nutrition in the cheaper parts. The
result of the wholesale demand for
porterhouse, sirloin or rib roasts keeps
this part of the carcass up to a high
figure, while the lower half has to sell
for cost price or less. This is why,
according to the best authorities, the
choice meats sell high regardless of
the price of live cattle.-Chicago Drov-
eTs' Journal.
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Fertilizer from the Air.

The problem of obtaining nitrogen
from the atmosphere for fertilizing the
land appears to have been solved, at
least from scientific point of view, by
DR.. Erlwein, German experimenter
His method is first to separate nitro
gen from oxygen by passing an air-cur-
rent over red-hot copper, when the oxy-
gen combines with metal, leaving the nj
trogen free. Then the nitrogen is caused
to combine in an electric furnace with a
mixture of powdered charcoal and lime
The product is black substance suit
able to be spread on the land, and pos
sessing the fertilizing properties of Chill
saltpeter and potassium nitrate. 1t re-
mains to be demonstrated that the new
fertilizer can be produced on large
scale and at an economical cost
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
HOGS NOSE is ALL RIGHT.
To Disfgure the Shout Which the Gre
ator Has Given to the An
imal Is Mistake.

/ have noticed instances where some
of my farmer brethren asked which in
struments are best in disfiguring the
nose of hog. l beg to answer the
same by saying, in the first place, that
1t is inhuman and inexcusable cruelty
to disfgure the nose of hog, remarks
q writer in Northwestern Agriculturist
besides, it is a detriment to the owner.
Our Creator gave the hog his snout to
root with, in order to find a medical
substance which his system needs to
cleanse the blood, to disinfect all
worms and trichinea and to keep him
in good health and thrifty condition.
But If that is prevented by disfguring
his nose, and this medical substance
is not fed to him, he will then become
unhealthy and diseased, and Will be
unfit for mankind to consume. l will
venture to say that 80 per cent. OF
cholera hogs have died with disfg-
ured nose.
have handled for the past 26 years
as high as 300 hogs yearly, and have
yet to see where they have made hole
large enough to set hen. To prevent
roofing, dig hole four and one-hal1
feet deep, two and one-half at bottom
four and one-haIf at top; start fire
at bottom; throw in any kind of wood
and cobs and when all is in a blaze
cover hole alright, with sheet iron
Break up the charcoal next day, mix
with each bushel four pounds of salt
one-half pound copperas dissolved in
water, and sprinkle over it, then put in
self-feed box. Swine will then stoI
roofing and do well. If l were elected
to congress one of my first bills would
be to make it mimsdemeanor to put
rings in or to disfgure in any way g
hogs nose, or anybody that would
manufacture or any person that would
handle any rings or instruments fol
said purposes should be held liable fol
misdemeanor. A heavy fine or si1
months in the penitentiary, or both
according to the discretion of the court
would be one of the best steps toward
the health of mankind in this universe
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S17OCK
THE INTEREST IN ALFALFA.
Plant Is Coming to Be Considered a
Cosmopolitan Grass of Wide
Range of Growth.

The interest in alfalfa seems always
on the increase. Ten years ago the
farmers of Kansas were discussing
whether or not they would grow this
crop, while now the same discussion is
being carried on in the states far to the
east and north. Alfalfa was first intro
duced into this country by the monks
who settled on the coast of California
in the early part of the last century.
They doubtless brought it from South
America, where it had been grown for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
HYGIENE OF HUMAN MOUTH.
Many Annoying and Some Serious
Diseases Can Be Avoided
by Cleanliness.

A great many of the bacteria that
cause disease enter the body through
the mouth. Germs are always to be
found upon the gums. Those peculiar
to the contagious diseases have been
repeatedly discovered within the
mouths and threats of healthy per-
sons Some of them persist for months
in individuals who are not susceptible
to infection; but if, from exposure
physical exhaustion or ether cause,
susceptibility is developed, the germs
promptly produce illness.
There is also group Of diseases
which affect only the mouth. The most
dangerous of these are known as
"ulcerative stomatitis" and mona"
The former generally begins at the
junction of the lower gum and the
teeth, and may destroy the tissues
down to the bone. 1t is mighty con-
tagious Mona begins on the inner
surface of the cheek, and causes ex-
tensive destruction. Its progress is so
rapid that it sometimes terminates
fatally within a few days unless
checked by vigorous treatment. 1t at
tacks delicate children or those who
are recovering from an acute disease,
particularly measles or diphtheria.
Fortunately it is comparatively rare,
but the possibility of its occurrence
indicates the Importance of frequent
cleansing of the mouth during illness.
According to the Youths Com
panion the less serious class of mouth
diseases includes several which, al
though not dangerous to life, are pain
full, and may prove injurious, especial
ly to children, by interfering with
mastication and impairing nutrition.
The simplest of them is characterized
only by redness, with perhaps a few
small ulcers on the tongue or lips. IT
often results from neglect of the teeth
or the habit of introducing into the
mouth such improper substances as
pieces of wood or rubber. and in older
persons from the use of tobacco. Al
though it is generally of short dura-
ton, it is sometimes followed by other
more serious affections. The con-
| tagious mouth diseases are often COM
municated from child to child by the
| fingers or through the exchange of
toys and pencils, or by the eating of
fruit and CONNECTIONS in common.
Decay of the teeth is due to the &C.
ton of bacteria which thrive upon the
remnants of food that adhere to the
gums and teeth after every meal un-
less removed with the brush.
The infectious diseases cannot be
prevented with any degree of certainty
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
Sleeping Car Service to Worlds Fair.

On June LIST the Minneapolis & st. Louis
inaugurated another through sleeping car
between the Twin Cities and st. Louis,
which is evidence of the increasing popu-
larity of the through st. Louis service es-
tablished by that line a little more than
year ago. The new car is of Pullman's
best, and leaves st. Paul on train No. 2,
900 a. m. daily except Sunday, Minneapo-
lis :35 a. M, arriving at st. Louis Union
Depot 7:15 a. m. following morning.
As with the through sleeping car now
running on No. 6, THE North Star Linn
ited," the above service will be very popu-
lar and convenient for Worlds Fair visit
ors The train will arrive at Worlds Fair
Station Opposite main entrance to the
grounds) at ZOO a.. m, thus obviating the
necessity and inconvenience to passengers
of going into the Union Depot and return,
as well as the saving of at least two hours
time.
Prospective visitors to the Exposition
should not fail to consult agents, or ad-
dress A. B. Cults, G. P. & I. A., Mime
apolis, Mimi, for further information as
to our low rates, car service, ETC. Also
ask for Guide to the Worlds Fair"
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WALL PAPER HINTS.

They are suitable for pretty parlors.
drawing-rooms, reception rooms and
boudoirs.
Papers of this kind, when used In
single gentle color, give an air of rich
ness and luxury to an apartment.
For libraries and dining-rooms there
come other fabric effects as burlaps,
canvas weaves and gobelin tapestries.
Fabric effects are seen in some of the
new wall papers, silks, satin and water
or moire surfaces being faithfully rep
resented.
Soft old rose, canary yellow, man
DARN yellow, silver and green and rob-
ms egg blue are delightful In sllKen
surfaced papers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
A Cure for Kicking Horses.

If you have horse that has formed
the bad habit of kicking against the
side of the stall, just toe-nail a narrow
shelf or two to the partitions and see
how soon it will stop him. We had a
fine young mare so vicious with ,ais
habit that the joints of both hind legs
were swollen and threatened to remain
SO permanently. We tried every known
remedy, but failed until we thought of
this four-inch shelf, and then the
trouble stopped Immediately. The bone
must strike the edge of the shelf.-C
S. Hunter, in Ohio Farmer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
Elegant Train Service of the Nickel
Plate Road.

The thorough development and main.
tenance of the up-to-date passenger serv-
ice of the Nickel Plate Road leaves moth.
ing to be desired by people who travel
Ladies travelling alone or accompanied by
children will appreciate the clean and
well-lighted coaches, made SO by the corps
of colored porters in uniform who attend
the wants of both first and second-class
passengers without extra charge The din.
ing car service of the Nickel Plate Road
has become very popular with the patrons
on the line and one of pride to the man
agement. This service is conducted un
der the system of individual club meals
Carefully prepared menus are compiled
into booklets, containing suggestions fol
breakfast, luncheon or supper that will
not cost you more than thirty-ive cents
and on up to one dollar, which is the
limit, hence the disbursement may wait
for the appetite. Meals are also served
"a la Carte" As no excess fare is charged
on any train, it will be to your advantage
to purchase your tickets via the Nicke
Plate Route, where rates are lower thar
via any other line.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
HANDY LITTLE STRUCTURE.
Portable Hog House Which Will Be
Found of Inestimable Value
at narrowing Time.

More than at any time during the year
a sow requires proper housing during
narrowing time. Too often comfort
able provision is not made and she is
given such temporary quarters as rnsy
be available, often to the serious loss of
the farmer l have a small portable
house which may be cheaply built from
material found about the farm. 1t is
built in five sections and may be taken
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
Live Stock in Cold Climates

Cold climates are as well suited to
the raising of live stock as are tenn
perate and warm climates. While herb
age is more abundant in the warm
climates and the winters are shorter
yet most of our farm animals do bet
ter in the cold climates than in the
warm, and diseases are less numer-
Gus. Grass is greater factor in the
north than in the south, for climatic
reasons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10

flooring and has tar paper between
finished siding and sheathing. Siding is
four inches, laid three inches to the
weather. Shingles on roof are cedar.
Veranda roof deck is timed. Glass
throughout is American double thick.
All floors are double having tar paper
between them.
beamed ceilings. All inside finish is of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO
WOMEN.

Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham. She will understand
your case perfectly, and will treat
YOU with kindness. Her advice
is free, and the address is Lynn,
Mass. No woman ever regretted
having written her, and she has
helped thousands.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-06-10

"HIS eight-room house of colonial
design will cost $4,000 built upon
stone foundation. The arrange
ment of the room, ETC., is very good, and
sizes are shown herewith:
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Saved hY Early Instruction.

Mrs Crawfoot-I'm glad we taught our
boy Hiram never to loaf around corners.
Mr. Crawfoot-Got another object les
son. Maria?
Yes; the paper says a young man lost
fortune on corner in Wall street,
Philadelphia Record
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aLake shorev Summer Tours.

Where are you going to spend this years
vacation? The Lake Shore Railways book
of Summer Tours to Mountains, Lakes
and Seashore' will help you to decide.
1t will be sent on application to c. +.
DAILY, Chief Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., Chicago.
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A Skeptic.

Hes too honest to use money on an
election"
Well" said Senator Sorghum, 81 don't
know. Maybe he's too honest and then
again, maybe he's too economical. Wash
ington Star.
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Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle q
treatise. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch st., Phila., Pa.