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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-19

Charles Foss launched his new
gasoline launch, the Mermaid, last
Saturday evening and spent the
day Sunday enjoying the pleasures
of skimming over the smooth sur
face of Beautiful Lake Pend dor
ellie. The new launch started off
without hitch and is one of the
speediest small boats on the lake.
Northern Idaho News.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-19
G. H. FINROW & CO.
Two Doors South Of p. o.
Main Street, Boomers Ferry.
NJ. A Peterson Mngr-

Register Mcdonnell OF the state
land department., has submitted 10
the board report showing tie
business Il the Office for tlse six
M onths ending June 80. 1t reveals
total cash receipts OF S64S, 269.4S,
showing the immense volume OF
transactions taken care OF in this
department. -Rathdrum Tribune
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-19

the timber resources are the min
ing opportunities of this vicinity.
The only mine that is operating to
any extent at present, is the Buck
horn group, which is iree-lnilling
gold proposition Of very promising
value. The owners of this property
are preparing to install stamp
mill, hich will be in operation
before the summer is gone.
There are many other promising
properties that only lack develop
ment 10 give them an established
value. These enterprises all get
their supplies from Boomers Ferry
and as is we'll known, there is no
class Of trade of more value to the
merchant and farmer than trade
from mining CAMPS.
Last, but by no means least, and
in permanence of value probably ex-
ceeding all ether resources combin-
ed, are the industries arising from
the fertility of the soil Chief of
them at present are: Dairying,
Fruit Raising and production of
Hay. Dairying and the production
of nay may well be discussed to-
gether, for the former depends larg-
ely upon the latter
From experiments, both theoretical
and practical, the latter extend;n (
over trials for several successive
years, our soil has been proven to
be the natural home of White Clio
yer, Red Glover, Timothy and Red
Top.
Besides these there are many
r species of native grasses, but
> pays it largely TO seed the pasture
, lands with Clovers and the meadow
lands with Timothy and Red Top
2 In. the low valley lands it is no
unusual to get four tons to the acre
: OF Timothy or Red Top hay, anc
f two crops each season can lie haC
from Red Glover, aggregating NOR,
2 tons than the Timothy. OF course
/ this land must all be cleared o
g timber and brush before it can b.
a cultivated, but once cleared, Their
= is no prairie land that will equal i
0 in the production of hay Cattle d.
: well here, and dairying has beef
d proven to he very profitable, tn
Il price of butter ranging from 20 cts
d to 80 cts. per Id.
8 Timothy hay, when baled, range
in price from $3.50 to $500 pc
ton, and with production of iron
" three to four tons per acre, it be
If comes a very profitable crop Th
IA higher bench lands will not prod
= uce such quantities of Timothy, bu
lie will run about two tons TO the acr
h and if put in Red Glover for a fey
0 years will do better than that Re
lr clover grows abundantly on tn
l. Coorer bench lands and is an e1
" pellent crop to enrich the soil
p Idaho excelled the whole worl
{. at St. Louis in the quality Of hi
Is agricultural products, and the Ko'
o. tenai country is equal to any othe
portion of the state.
n But in the production and qua
of ity of fruit is where this distri
he can take a position in the frol
III rank without dispute Apples Of a
n varieties, Prunes, Pears, CherIie
ic. Nectarines, some varieties of Peac
M cs, Pluns, Straw berries, Raspbe
10 ries, Biackbel ries, Currants,
sh sho.t berries af ell sorts gre
IT. a5undanIly on the low lands al
ial bench lands both, and for size al
IT. quality are scarcely aqualled an
tn where outside of Idaho.
ic.
,r- There are few reasons vi
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-19
Two Rivals Meet.

The Standpoint Gun Club met
the Boomers Ferry Gun Club in a
shoot at Bonners Ferry on the 18th
of August, 1905, and were defeat
ed, the score was 10 for Standpoint
against III fer Boomers Ferry.
There were Z members of each
club who took part in the shoot
and made the following score.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-19

There are a few reasons why
you should take your prescriptions
10 Jones & Bishops. \ trial will
convince volL
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-19

Now is the time to buy while Prices are Low
Boomers Ferry is growing and will continue to
in healthy climate. Or do you want to make
a good investment? Look over my Bargains in
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-19
D | r E c r Q r | E S
Secret Societies.

MASONIC
WI Bonness Ferry Lodge No.4S, A F. & A.
NJ, hOlas stated meetingson iee last Wednesday
evening OF the month on or before fuN moon.
sojourning Master Ensons Guakaed are fra
ternally Invited 20 visit
HESaRy NElDER, Secretary.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-08-19
Railroads and Mails.

nAILuAY TIMECARD-
X Great Northern Railway trains arrive and
etpart 40 follows:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
HINTS FOR FARMERS



While IL is difficult 20 describe the
ideal barrow. the following points Gov
er the chief desirable features: In a
general way. the barrow should have a
Smo'h, finished appearance and should
oHS-css q symmetrical outline. with
vcu balanced development ia all parts.
lie should stand sQuarcly on sound.
strong feet with well shaped limbs
showing plenty OF bone TO carry him
20 the desirable weight without break
ing down.
The head and neck should be OF me-
dunn weight. shoulder and ham smooth
and laid evenly with the side. the for
mer free from n shield and the hams
firm and compact. There should be no
deposits Of surplus fat behind the shout
ders, over the loins. around the tail.
head or along the bottom lines.
Fortunately we find the idenl type Of
packers hog In also The most profitable
type FOR the farmer TO produce. The
characteristics described stand for
economy la production. early maturity
and highest market value. so that IN
the production OF medium weight
butcher hogs OF high grade the inter
ests OF both the packer and the pro
Queer are cluservcd.-AdGrcSs OF J. J.
Ferguson Before the S. aska Swine
Growers Association.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
Mike M,rpbx.. s,cc.s.or

The selection Of John H. Mack OF
Mercersburg academy. Mercersburg.
Pa. TO succeed NJ. J. Murphy as tho
Yale athletic trainer was somewhat OF
surprise TO athletes. as &c was gen
orally supposed that some one with a
national reputation would be the
choice Of the advisory committee.
There was friction between the com
mittee and the football and track cap
tains at Yale, but at q conference be
tween Julian Curtiss and the two cap
tains an agreement was reached Up
to the last moment it was thought that
George +. sanford. the former Yale
football player and Columbia coach.
would be The choice. Talcott b. Hull.
who has had fifteen years experience
at Yale. was also favored. Had Nj
choel i. Sweeney. the champion high
jumper. been available ne would have
been selected. e. is thought. lie assist
Ell Murphy at Few Haven for The past
two years. ano his methods were gen
orally approved. but his contract at the
Hill school az Pottstown. Pa, prevent
ell his accepting the position.
Trainer Mack has developed many
young and promising athletes az Mer-
cersburg. lie had charge OF the ath-
letlc and football teams at the acad-
envy.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
To be Continued.
at Is NOT MY BUSINESS. b"
Wealthy St Louis Merchant Who
Was Bereft of Wife and Daugh-
ter by Whisky.

wealthy man in St. Louis was asked
TO aid in a series of temperance meet
ings. but he scornfully refused. Being
pressed, he said:
Gentlemen, it is not my business"
A few days later his wife and two
daughters were coming home on the
lightning express. In his grand car
riage with liveried attendants he rode to
the depot, thinking of his splendid
business and planning for the morrow.
Harki Did some one say "Accident?'
There are % railroads centering in St.
Louis. II there has been an accident. il
is not likely to have occurred on the
-- and Mississippi railroad. Yet
It troubles him. IL is his business now.
Ine horses are stopped on the instant
and on inquiry he finds that the accident
has occurred 25 miles distant on the
- and Mississippi. lie telegraphs 10
the superintendent:
Il Will give you $500 for an engine
The answer flashes back. No"
1 Will give you $1,000 for an enginel"
a train with surgeons and nurses has
already gone forward. and we have no
other"
WIN Whlte race and anxious brow. the
man paced the station 10 and fro. In
haf hour, perhaps. which seemed to
MIN half century, the train arrived
he hurried toward IL. and in the tender
round the maDgled bodies and lifeless
forms OF his wife and one OF his daurh-
ters- In the car following lay the other
daughter with her dainty ribs crushed
IN, and her precious life oozing slowly
away.
a quart OF whisky. which was drunk
% miles away by "A railroad employe.
was the cause OF the catastrophe.
Who dare say Of this tremendous
question; III is not my business pr
United PRESBYTERIAN
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
TREATING YELLOW FEVER.
Washington Woman Tells How to
Handle Stricken Patients.

Washington woman who passed
through three yellow fever epidemics
and who nursed hundreds of patients
kept a record and scrapbook Of her ex-
periences, says the Washington Post.
At the outset she declares that her ex.
pcrience has taught her that yellow
fever is very simple and requires TO be
treated differently from most fevers.
All strong medicines and drugs. she
says, are 10 be avoided as much as pos
sible. The main point is to recognize
the first symptoms. which in them
selves are so simple that many people
have had the fever several days before
discovering II. and the danger lies at
the start in letting IT run too long be-
fore beginning treatment.
AS soon as the disease is recognized
the nurse must see that the patient is
put 70 bed instantly ana given a dose
Of castor OIL the first and only dose OF
medicine necessary. The object from
that time on is TO keep the patient in
a mild perspiration. induced 10y orange
leaf tea. and to prevent vomiting
mustard plasters are placed upon the
back and stomach Talk and company
are excluded. Drafts are avoided by
keeping three sides of the bed incloSed
In sheets. yet at the same time fresh
air must be insured 10y leaving the
windows open. Thus the directions
read through many pages from the
first day. to the ninth, when all danger
is past
The use OF champagne I'm yellow Re
-sara fs~nna -. Il
matter OF fact this lady used il with
pronounced success. II is n light. dry
wine such as the patient on about the
eighth day can retain on his stomach.
when whisky or brandy or even port
wine would be too strong and heavy.
Patients must not be allowed to eat too
much, yet at the same time care must
be taken 10 avoid starving them. FOR I'm
that case they are i'm danger of dying
from overeatng during convalescCuce.
a thing which, according TO this lady.
happened in numerous cases in Calves
ton during one of the cpidemlcs.
Precipitation. she says. must be kept
up, yet az the same time care must be
taken 10 avoid sweating the patient
10 death. and when time comes 10 re-
move the cover this must De taken off
gradually. All the remedies must Doe
mild. milk must be avoided and care
taken 10 keep the patients digestive
organs I'm "a condition as near normal
as possible The treatment given 10y
this lady has been followed with sue
cess with minor variations. 10y old and
experienced nurses I'm the south for a
century or more.
She saved dozens or lives by this
treatment
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11

In order Oh make good gains Tor the
early wluto u1r1Ct lambs must be
brought to the barns at night by nov.
] and fed some hay u racks and small
grain in yards. says O. Michigan sheep
raiser in Chicago Inter Ocean. About
Nov. % begin 90 Keep them Ga yards
and Increase the feed OF grain ana lay
ana gradually decrease their ration Of
grass. by this method / have made
them weigh tWCuty-cro pounds more
10y Jan. l than they did ia November.
Corn, oats and clover hay are all
that / ever feed. The LIST OF Novcm-
Der ! feed corn and oass. half and half.
10y weight, giving TEEN All they Will
eat and 10y Dee. I feed a quart OF
oats by measure and try TO have them
eating pound per head. by Jan. /
1 feed all corn and from one 10 one
and one-fourth pounds per head. or as
much grain as l am able TO have them
eat ia day.
They are kept I'm the barns all the
time except when mey are fed grain In
the morning, at Z O'clock at night and
4 In the afternoon. when they are al
lowed 10 20 into the yards The hay
is put into racks indoors, and water is
kept before them constantly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
winter care OF TonI-.

Dams and foals should be fed oats
Or other grain together until the foals
learn To eat well before they are
weaned, otherwise they viii lose much
hesh and fret ana worry much more.
Care should be taken that none OF the
foals become troubled with worms or
lice. Salt, sulphur or other remedies
should be supplied promptly as requir-
ed. 1t also pays 10 look well TO their
feet and keep them from getting in bad
shape. Good treatment and good feed
are necessary TO the production OF good
.aorses-nct necessarily expensive feed,
but wholesome. sweet and well pre-
.pared.-Farmers Advocate.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
Huckleberrv Pie Bursts

Paterson. n. Mrs. Robert jamie
son, keeper OF boarding house. was
scalded about the hands and face the
other day by the explosion of a large
huckleberry pie. The pie had been
baked without any air holes in he
top, and was placed upon the dinner
table steaming hot after the boarders
had seated themselves. When the
boarding mistress sunk a knife into
the crust the pie burst with a report
that could be heard all over the house.
The juice scattered all over the table.
staining the clothes OF the boarders
and burning Mrs. Jamiesons hands
and face.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
Another mix. nnn,n.

A western organization OF wheelmen
IS hard az work with the highly lauda-
bic aim OF starting another boom for
the bicycle. IL is an exceedingly diff
cult matter 10 create a boom 10y purely
artificial methods, but we sincerely
hope that this effort viii succeed. The
bicycle boom Is "A boom which deserves
10 be doomed. Call Il whatever you
Ikea craze or a fad-the popular In
terest and enthusiasm for tie wheel
which swept otcr the country a few
years ago was one OF tho bapplcst and
healthicst "crazcs' that ever struck
the American people or any other peo-
pie, am o. cannot come again too soon
or stay too long How much those
years OF bicycle activity added TO the
sum total or innocent human enjoy
ment human vitality and energy IL
would be impossible TO estimate. but
we venture the statement without fear
OF contradiction, that no other modern
conuivance OF human dcvising has
contributed SO largely TO these benefits
as the wheel
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
Care OF Farm BniIdinr.-

The buildings on farm should be
painted occasionally. Indeed some peo-
pie do not seem 10 realize how valu-
able and yet how cheap paint is A
thrifty farmer can keep his buildings
painted by a little extra labor at odd
times when there is nothing to do In
The fields; this, together with a little
attention to neat lawns, a flower bed
occasionally. fences kept In repair.
neatness in general Oh the premises,
all agricultural implements clean and
neatly housed in buildings when not IN
use in the fields. adds 20 the beauty.
comfort and value Of the farm.-Michi-
gan Farmer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
CARE OF RABBITS.
How These Animal, should Re Housed
and Fed.

The most valuable kinds OF rabbits
TO keep are the Angora. the Belgian
hare. the patag)nlan and the Dutch.
while those of silver gray or blue
gray co.oring are the most rare
The hutchcs I'm which your pets are
to live should bc quite dry. sweet and
clean. says the Louisville Courier
Journal To insure this IL Is wise to
have a Few holes drilled in the floor
Of the hutch and rest Il upon two
pieces OF wood 50 that the air can
pass underneath The hutch should be
cleaned ont every day and fresh straw
or hay supplied az least twice n week
More illness is caused 20 rabbits ty
letting them stay ia uncleau.y Lutches
than by giving them ,Ae wrong kind OF
food.
Wet food, such as cabbage. carrot
tops, etc, with the frost. dew or rain
upon the leaves, is very injurious. A
certain amount of green stun is OF
course necessary, but the general in
cllnation is TO give too much. Cabbage,
parsley, carrot tops. grass, etc, are all
good for bunnies. but IN addition hay,
oats, barley, bran. peas. beans. boiled
potatoes, bread aud milk. carrots and
parsnips are the best kind OF food To-
give.
They should be fed twice a day-in
the morning and IN the evening-but
II the animals are very young be very
sparing with the green stun. X is a
good plan 10 keep a little hay In "A small
rack at the back Of the hutch where
your pets may help themselves as they
need it.. There is less waste, too. when
this plan is resorted to-
Rabbits enjoy a run on the grass
sometimes. Naturally there must be a
monotony about always living in
hutch, and If you have a little incIosed
space where they can run about and
where IL is not damp change OF air
such as this viii do them a lot OF
good. II you have a large lawn or
field and there is a possibility OF los
ing them, You should have a pen made
OF wire netting and wood. and this
can be moved about 50 that they can
do no damage 10 any special piece OF
turf, while at the same time they get a
chance Of little exercise.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
How to Take breathing Exercise.

To take breathing exercise stand
erect and relax with the hands falling
Mt the sides and cane held crosSwise
in front. Then inhale slowly. drawing
deep breath, at the same time raising
the cane gradually until the arms are
stretched above the shoulders. when
the inhalation shall be completed. says
the Brooklyn Times. Then. with a
sudden letting 90 Of the breath. drop
the cane quickly to the back and pause
a moment. This exercise is Of great
value 10 girls and boys with narrow
chests or delicate lungs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
How TO Make Grapefruit Jelly.

In making grapefruit jelly prepare
one box Of gelatin according 10 the
usual formula. says Good Housekeep-
ing. Cut and scoop out the meat OF
three medium sized fruits. Sweeten
and when the jelly is just becoming
firm stir evenly through and through.
as with ordinary orange glace. When
cold and firm cut into small square
pieces and stack up FIVE on each saucer
unevenly. FIJI in all the uneven places
and around the jelly with whipped
cream. For this light dessert cream
is better whipped just enough TO be
full OF bubbles. Whipped more. the
bubbles get fine and the cream has n
rich, buttery taste.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11

Causeway street. In Is minutes he
was In the train going towards
Swampscott.
Drawing from his pocket q scarcely
dry copy OF the paper containing the
first chapter OF the tragic mystery in
which he was embarked, he ran his
eye carefully through the meager de-
tails thus far published. He seemed
pleased when he saw by won the
report was signed.
TX. +. Thomas? indeed I'll look
/. him up at once. That fellow knows
more people and their histories than a
biographical dictionary. Perhaps he
can tell me all want to know about
Richard Fetridge."
At this point in his soliloquy Mr..
Lamm could not repress a start of
surprise AZ that very instant the
man whose name was on his minds
lips entered the smoking car aud sat
down in one Of the forward seats.
What the deuce is Fetridge going
to Swampscott for at this time OF the
day?' be asked himself.
And for reasons which he believed
to be excellent the detective folded his
paper and FASTENED out OF possible
range Of view Of his client, unsatisfed
till he had put the entire length of the
train between them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11

international recognition Is now &C
corded TO the American Automobile
association as the representative ma
tonal organization Of the United
States. Formal action has been taken
by the Touring Club Of France grant
Ing 10 members OF the A. 4. A. the
privileges Of the clubhouse and OF
many Of the invaluable aids 10 tourists
that are accorded 20 members OF the
Touring club. This Of itself should
cause "A boom in the Individual men,
bership OF the American national body.
A new suit OF Offices has recently
been taken for the headquarters OF the
association, but they are IN the same
building at the old address. 81 West
Forty second street. New York.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
Eo,v to UndreS~ Uader water.

Should ono have the misfortune "a
fall in'1 the water with ones clothes
ON they form considerable incum-
brance. not 60 say. In some circum-
stances, source OF great danger.
says the pitJSburg Press. hence fl is
we'll 90 practice undressing oneself
in the water. To take or a coat. tread
water and throw Oft the garment.
Boots arc disposed Of one at a time
lying upon the back. padding with
one hand and Undo.ng tie buttons or
laccs with the other when this Is
done push the boot or hy pressing
with the toes % the other foot upon
THO heel ~ the boat that is being cast
away. Trc-s-r5 are dispensed with as
follows: Swim ON the back. giving
short leg strokes. undoing the braces
or belt as quickly rs possible The
trousers may now hc slipped down 10
the knee. Next, paddle with the hands
and shake the feet. which allows the
garment 10 slip of.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
Ottawa Roy. 2uoI-2.

The two-year-old black pacing colt
Ottawa Boy. by Kewanee Boy, dam
by Riley Medium. 2:1Ol2 is one Of the
most promising youngsters in the west
At the Kansas state fair at Topeka he
won the race for two-year-old PAGERS.
stepping a half I'm 40 which is the
state record for a half by a two year
old. In addition TO his speed he is a
hne Individual. handsome and standing
1874 hands high. He is owned by c. b.
Sampson OF Topeka. father Of c. II.
Sampson. secretary OF the Kansas
State Fair association
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-11
WATER FOR LAUNCHING.
Christening Of Battieship Kansas
Made Notable ~ EoOle Ac-
tion OF Gov. Hoch.

An unusual feature of the launch.
Ing Of the batueship Kansas recently
at Camden. n. j.. was the fact that
the vessel was sprinllled with sprine
water brought from Kansas. instead
or the customary bottle OF champagne.
This was the FIRST time that water. in.
stead OF wine. has been used in launch.
ing vessel in that vicinity. Gov.
Hoch Of Kansas MADE the suggestion.
and he made the announcement after
the launching that the bottle contained
only water Miss Anna Hoch. daugh-
ter OF the governor. acted as sponsor
for the ship and broke the bottle over
the ships bows as she slipped grace
fully into the water.