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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18

They are comparing notes and tell
ing amusing incidents of recent trips
abroad when a charming daughter OF
the Emerald Isle. who was sitting
dreamily in the corner, apparently TAX
ing no interest in the conversation.
suddenly chirped in with the follow
ing:
"All OF which reminds me OF an
incident which happened while lived
in Cork. There poulterers stores are
scarce because of the proximity Of the
country, but a coal HEAVIER OF my ac-
cualntance, owing to the illness Of his
wife. was anxious to secure a fowl in
a hurry; so he strolled along Patrick
street In a forlorn hope Of some sort
of success. and when he came to a
taxidermist's whose window displayed
an owl under a glass case why, poor
Paddy thought that here was the end
OF his quest, so he entered and in
quired:
"How much for the nat-faced hin
in the windyT
"'That's no hen the surprised shop
man answered; that's an OWL
'Yerrah.' whispered Pat; 'shure.
don't care how ould she is, It's for
soup wants herr"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18

you gave me no chance to speak to
you about Arthur" Warwick tried to
say something. but she stopped him
again. Il had a letter from Arthur
yesterday that prompted me to come
here" She lifted the letter from her
lap and held it lovingly. Then she laid
it down again.
Where is Arthur the young man
softly asked
In the Hawaiian Islands with a
trusty man Ii seems to be the only
climate that will keep him alive He
is on one OF the smaller islands, high
up above the sea level. He can never
leave there"
Warwick nodded in profound sym
pathy.
MAY write to him?" he asked.
"Waitr' she said until have quite
finished" She drew n long breath.
Let me leave this subject for a mo-
ment," she said. Il have something
else to tell you. You know. l think
that lothian Garth has managed my
estate for many years-ever since my
lhAutl > QciAh itAl INT an oAphdu. he
feels that he is too old to continue TO
bear the growing responsibility. He
has asked me to find some one else 10
take the burden from his hands. Will
your firm accept It, Mr.. Warwick
He was fairly staggered.
why, OF course we will" he blurt-
ed out. II beg your pardon. You sur
prlsed me So" He laughed suddenly
Il beg your pardon again" he said
but can you assure me that l am
quite awaken"
She gently smiled.
81 can" she said. And now I must
ask you to forgive me for bringing the
sordid element into what was intended
to be purely a sentimental call. hav,
done It to show you that l have con
fdence IN your integrity and your abil
ity. l have done it to show that l an
truly grateful for your kindness to my
sick brother"
Whatever your motive" murmuret
Warwick. Il accept the trust anC
thank you"
1.-The transfer OF the papers will b.
made at any time you prefer" said tn
girl. THE business may necessitat,
several calls at my home. VIII yol
attend to this, or would you prefer 4
have Mr.. Hammond take it In charge ?
II will come" he quickly said.
She smiled at his sudden VsheOence
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18
SO
: A CALL IN BUSINESS HOURS S
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ~ SSSSSSS1yS

tutor then. He did tell me Of his sis
ter. He seemed proud Of her"
She nodded.
Arthur and are quite alone In the
world. We are very dear to each 9TH
err She paused for moment. you
were kind to the delicate boy, Mr..
Warwick. He never wrote me with
out telling of some new favor at your
hands" Warwick stirred uneasily, but
she gave him no chance to speak.
You were his hero as well as bens-
factor. cannot tell you how my own
heart throbbed with gratitude when
read those letters. l knew what an
effort 1t was for Arthur to keep up
with his college work. His health was
always in a precarious condition.
think he would have given up long be-
fore he did II it had not been for your
encouragement and your help"
You magnify 1t So said Warwick
Really. 1t was very little. l liked
Arthur and 1t was natural that l
should feel a sympathy for him. That
is all there was OF IT, Arthur made
too much OF IT,"
She shook her head.
II have my own opinion about that, &"
she said. ANY way, you gained his
warmest admiration" She opened her
shopping bag and drew out two let
tiers. One she let fall in her lap the
other she opened. Here" she said.
lis the last letter he wrote before he
was taken away from the school |
will read you an extract from it," She
spread out the sheet. 81 cannot tell
you how kind and thoughtful Jim
Warwick continues to be. l couldn't
sleep last night. and he sat up with
me. He quite made me forget the
pain And to think OF such a fine.
husky fellow bothering over a wretch
ed runt like me! He's the only man |
have ever met that l thought was
good enough for you, sis-and l can't
make 1t any stronger than that"
Her voice was clear and steady as
she read this, and her cheeks did not
flush.
Warwick started. but glib of tongue
as he usually was. he could think OF
nothing to say.
The girl quickly refolded the letter
Il have wanted to tell you how
grateful l was" she said slowly, but
this seems to be the first chance !
have had. We have met a number OF
times at social gatherings, but you
have seemed to avoid me. Perhaps this
was only fancy on my part. Any way
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18

The Engineer gives publicity to a
new process Of galvanizing, which has
now reached commercial stage. 1t
is known as "Sherardizing." The point
of interest about it is that iron and
steel can be coated with a thin, even
deposit of zinc at temperature below
the melting point Of zinc. The first
step in the process is to free the iron
from scale and oxide by any of the
well known methods, such as dipping
I'm an acid solution or sand blasting.
The articles to be rendered rustless are
then placed in a closed iron receptacle
charged with zinc dust, which is heat
ed to n temperature Of from 800 TO 600
degrees t. for few hours and al
lowed to cool. The drum is then open
Ell and the iron articles removed, when
they are found to be coated with Il fine
homogeneous covering of zinc, thu
thickness depending on the tempern-
ture and the length OF time of treat
ment.
1t will be observed that the tempera
ture required to bring about this re-
suit is about POO degrees below the
melting point of zinc The low tenn
perature required makes the process
cheap as compared to the process OF
dipping in molten zinc, and has the
additional advantage that 1t does moi
deteriorate iron or steel OF small sec
ton to the same extent as hot gar
vunizing The whole of the zinc Is
consumed; there is no waste of zine
as I'm the hot galvanizing process. This
new process of dry galvanIzing is moi
limited to the coating Of iron with
zinc, but It has been successfully ap
piled to coating iron with copper
aluminium and anthony.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18
The Ivory Diggers.

That the elephants annually slain IN
Africa and India could furnish half
the ivory used in one year, those who
are acquainted with elephant hunting
as well as with the quantity Of ivory
used annually In Europe. America and
Asia. know very well to be impossible.
The ivory diggers, therefore, have TO
assist the elephant hunters. With the
same zeal with which the petroleum
bOrers in America seek to discover
new oil wells do the ivory diggers on
the arctic coasts search for NAM
moths tusks. Every spring. when the
Ice begins to thaw, the marshy land
OF Eastern Siberia reveals new mines
of fossil ivory. The traders are very
Jealous and allow no one else to work
these mines on the coasts and islands
under their control. They make every
effort to send at least ffty thousand
pounds OF fossil ivory a year west
ward along the great caravan road.
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board, 1--WE could never find them in
the daytime, let alone such night as
this"
Il am afraid not" answered the
mate. sadly, "Por old man! Poor boy.
Hark. what was that?"
Falcon. ahoyw The shout came
loud and strong out OF the darkness.
not twenty yards from where the ship
lay.
The captain" cried dozen glad
voices.
stop your jaw, there you lubbers.
Tall on to that line and haul us aboard
or wen be adrift."
"Linel Usw What could he mean?
But the mate had already discovered
curious thing-a light big, strong
rope. fastened to ring in the bull
wark and extending outward into the
darkness toward the spot whence the
captains voice proceeded. 1t was
drawn tight as if some heavy burden
were towing at the end Of It,
In an instant sturdy arms were pull
ling at it with Il will. Then a stout
rope was lowered, and up it. Ike a
monkey, scrambled Bon. followed more
slowly by Capt Parker.
Then great cheer went up. drown
ing the roar of the storm itself, as the
crew gathered about the dripping
forms OF the captain and his little
friend a few words served to explain
what had happened.
Bob with his eye on the captain.
had seen him carried overheard He
knew that one end OF the light tough
rope on which he sat was secured to the
bulwark. for he had tied tn Knot that
very day. Without pausing to think
Of his own danger. he took the free
end of the rope between his teeth and
was in the water almost as soon as the
captain himself.
Though he could swim like a duck
he was borne helplessly along on the
crest Of the waves almost into the
arms Of Capt. Parker, who caught him
as he was sweeping by. The captain
fastened the line about their bodies
and partly swimming and partly tow
ed by the ship, they had managed to
keep their heads above water until the
Falcon was hove to.
The storm blew itself out during the
night, and the next day dawned clear
and calm.
Early in the morning Capt. Parker
sent for Bob
My lad" said he, last night you
saved my life; now tell me what
can do for your"
Bob twirled his cap, nervously, about
his hand, and glancing shyly into thu
captains bronzed face, said:
rs a mans life worth a lot Of
money!
Yes, my lad" replied the captain
And you say saved yoursT" con
tinued the boy.
Your certainly did. Bob. And wha
then?"
IF It was enough TO pay for my
passage" stammered Bob, Il would b.
so glad, for then l shouldn't have beer
stealing"
Bob could not make out why TIT
captains honest eyes suddenly grew
moist, nor why his strong right arm
almost squeezed the breath out of hi
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18
OLD MUNICIPAL CUSTOMS
Quaint Manners Prevailing in Old
English Towns.

Quaint Manners Prevailing In Old
English Towns.
In Leicester, England, in days gone
by, the mayor was chosen in this
way: The aldermen sat round I'm the
town hall, their hats filled with beans.
and a SOW was turned in. The f1rfI
nat from which she took beans coz
ferred on its owner the dignity ~
mayoralty.
In Great Grimsby three candidates
were selected, representing the diSsr-
ent political or social parties, and they
stood in the market place, each holding
Il bunch OF hay hungry ca5f was
then turned into the market, snd the
first candidate approached by the calf
to satisfy his appetite was declared
mayor.
The Mayor of NewcaiS!e-on-Tyoe
sails down the river 20 claim Che
rights of the city Oves tae foreshore-
When he lands he hat - kiss the pref
test girl present and give her SOW.
ereign as compensation.
At Bournemouth the new mayor has
to be kissed by his predecessor, who
is privileged In turn to kiss the wife
Of the newly elected official.
A gold oar is given every twenty
years and silver oars every year to the
mayors OK Boston, Yarmouth and
Southampton.
The newly elected Mayor Of Cork
hurs a dart into the sea, as an asser-
ton Of his authority over the adjacent
coast
On last Easter Tuesday the quaint
CID custom of letting a piece of land
Il Bourne, Lincolnshire. England, .eps
again observed. The piece of land rs
known as 1.-THE White Bread Mead
ow." and is let annually at auction.
The arctioneer stands on bridge az
Eastgate. and as each bid is forthcom-
ing boy is started to run to an inn
at the other end OF the village. and
so rag as the last boy has not re-
turn 4, the auctiOneer continues to
take bids. The last bid which is I'M
ctaHfnged when the last boy returns
is declared to be the rent of the field
for ensuing year, and the bidder is the
tenant. When the award has beer
made the company adjourns to the Ing
and a cheese and onion lunch is pro
vided out OF the funds Of the fieldi
the balance of the money is used by
trustees for the purchase Of white
bread, loaf of which is left at each
house In the Village OF Eastgate.-
Green Bag
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18
A NEW INDUSTRY.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


The gathering Of wild flowers for the
city market Is largely the work of Ital-
ians. who make It regular business. A
writer in the Plant World sees In the
demand for wild things from the coun-
try new industry. that Of raising wild
lowers on their native soil
With proper care patch Of trailing
arbutus might be made to yield a little
annual income. and so might patch OF
cardinal flower. or fringed gentian, or
columbine. or some Of the many native
orchids
Transplanting and fostering youns
plants. distributing the seeds and dis
erection IN harvesting-ln q word, aid
ing instead of thwarting nature-could
not fail in valuable financial results.
Just as large tracts OF once useless
land on the Maine coast now yield
something like fifteen dollars an acre
from the yearly cutting of young Dir
trees for the Christmas season, and
Just as acres of undrained swamp in
Michigan are now utilized for the
growth and production of peppermint.
so might the sand-barren and the peat
bog and even the stagnant pool be
made to yield a wealth of flowers with
an economic, an educational and an es-
thetic value.
The demand of high schools alone
makes a good market. Some OF the
larger high schools receive material
literally by the barrel Unless there
be some rational way of supplying this
demand, the study of botany. according
to present laboratory methods, will de-
feat its own purpose; for as now car
rled on in many places. it is serious
,ause Of the devastation of some of the
most interesting native plants.
In the work Of cultlvating wild flow
ers the training and experience of the
college girl would be of inestima BILE
value. Her fOwer-farm might cooper
ate with high school work, not only by
her providing material but by her
adding descriptions and photographs
of the various habitats of the speci-
mems used. When a pupil knows that
his cOlumbine was one of a group
growing In the crevice Of a rock in n
certain photograph. it means vastly
more than columbine In the air with
out anchorage or environment.
Not till the property Owners realize
that there is a money-value in these
things will the slaughter by the lawless
collector cease. In France one must
1ay TO enter certain preserves where
the scarlet anemones grow. and then
he may gather and carry away but u
imited number Similar conservation
IN America would not only save the
Wild flowers, but would be source Of
lnrOiit
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18
THE EMPEROR OF sURAKARTA

He Is Perhaps the strangest and odd
est Sovereign In the World.
There Is an empire on this planet
which for strange originality might as
we'll be situated IN Mars. 1t Is gov
erned by two emperors at the same
time, and withal is not larger than the
State OF Delaware. Both eInperors re-
side in the same city each has his own
rtsplendent court, enormous revenues,
armies. imperial chancellors. govern
ment officers and courts of justice.
only one Of these emperors is known
to the outside world, nand he only to a
slight extent The name and titles Of
the leading one would easily fill a col
umn; his subjects, 100000 in number,
call him the Susuhunan, and he him.
self modestly signs himself Pakoe Bo
wono X.-"Nail Of the Universe, the
Tenth" In him his people yenerate not
only their sovereign ruler. but also
their religious pontlff. placed so high
above them that none dares approach
him upright or cover him with q
glance; his state ministers, and even
his own brothers. crouch before him
with folded hands as II in prayer, and
with downcast eyes. Yet he Is a pow
erless puppet in the hands Of small
European nation, and may not even
receive or dispatch letter without
previously submitting 1t to the Javan
representative of the Dutch. He actu-
ally rules his empire, every square inch
Of It, which he calls his personal prop
erty; yet he may not walk or ride out
side the palace gates without the for
mer's permission. He keeps thousands
Of troops at his own expense, men with
modern swords and rifles, Amazons
with ancient lanccs. bows and arrows
yet he Is virtually a prisoner in his
own palace, the grounds OF which GOV
er nearly square mile. where there
are hundreds of buildings, the mos
sumptuous halls. luxurious chambers
and store rooms and stables. with
many thousands of attendants. Still
he has no kitchen and no cook, his owl
meals being sent to him daily from
outside. He is absolute master Ovei
all his people. who depend for theil
livelihood entirely upon him; yet h'
may not trust any of the men. and sur
rounds himself entirely with women
Thousands OF the latter are at his becl
and call; hundreds he calls his NOR
or less legitimate wives. who hav'
borne him many sons; yet he has NJ
direct hear to the throne, which is on
OF the Oldest and most eminent II
Asia
This curious parsonage is his Males
ty the Emperor of surakarta.-
| tury.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18
HOW BOB PAID Ills FARE
"a "a M x n E] n Ia E ri E5 g
-@zo-[~-

sell The captain remained on deck
taking n position near the rail. where
he could keep an eye on the rigging
Near him, sheltered by the bulwarks
sat little Bob on coil OF rope
AT first the noise and confusion. the
thunder Of the water. the shrek Of
the wind through the cordage and the
wild pitching OF the ship had fright
ened the boy. But when by the light
of lantern near by he saw the calm,
resolute expression on the captains
face. he felt relieved, and rather en-
joyed the excitement
Suddenly. Just as the captain was
shouting an order through the trum-
pet, vast bilow seemed to rise out
OF the gloom and bear down upon the
ship. 1t struck the vessels side with
an awful roar, throwing tons Of water
on the deck. Before he could save
himself the captain was lifted from
his feet and flung overheard into the
sea. Almost at the same instant a
small figure was seen to leap upon the
rail, cling there a moment, and then
spring outward into the darkness and
disappear.
MAN Overboardn'
The terrible cry rang above the roar
Of the tempest. For a moment all was
panic and confusion. Then under the
mates command, the ship was round
ed to with her head to the wind and
boat ordered TO be lowered.
NO use" said one Of the men tC
the mate who stood by the rail, neal
where the captain had fallen over
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18
5DHE stout ship FALCON leaning gal

(7O HE stout ship Falcon leaning gal
lanty to the wind. was making
- her way down the English chan
mel. bound for America. The sails had
been reefed. the cables coiled, and
everything made snug for the night.
Capt. Parker paced to and fro on his
quarterback, grutily humming a little
song. Capt. Parker's song was Inter
rupted by a sudden commotion IN The
forward part of the vessel. There was
a sound of angry voices, hasty scuf-
fling Of feet. followed by the fright
ened sobbing Of a child.
"Hellow exclaimed Capt Parker.
what is the meaning of that row.
"A stowaw way, sir" answered one
OF the men from below.
"A stowaway on my Ship growed
the captain. Bring the rascal here.
We will give him a taste OF the rope 8
end first. and then-but what is that2''
THE stowaway, sir" was the re-
Spouse, as two OF the crew approached
leading between them a very small and
rugged boy.
The anger in ne captains face gave
place 10 Il look Of pity as his eye rest
ed on the shivering form Of the In.
truder, but his voice was stern as he
asked:
what are you doing here?'
Nothing. sir" was the trembling
reply.
"Who are you, and where did you
come from7 Speak up, no nonsenser
growled the captain.
I'm Bob-Bob Winter, sir" said
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the boy between his sobs. Il live in
London, by the docks, sir"
well, what are you doing here,
Them" said the captain, cycling the boy
with tremendous frOwn.
The boy made brave effort and
looked at Capt. Parker through his
streaming tears.
IL haven't any father or mother,
you see." he faltered, and | have to
earn my own living. l can't get jobs
and l can't get clothes, and everybody
don't want me, an fresh storm of
sobs shook the small frame.
But you haven't told me what you
are doing on board this snip" said the
captain.
"They said the ship was going to
America" answered the boy, and
everybody is rich in America. Every
body wants a boy there, you see. Tom
Bell went there and he makes pile
OF money"
That's all very well" responded the
captain. but people who 20 to Amer
lea pay for their passage, and to hide
away so as to 20 without paying is
Just the same as stealing so much
money. Don't you know thatT
Bob looked up at the captains stern
face with IA frightened and startled
expression.
"I-I-didn't think" he muttered.
and began a hurried search In the
pockets of his ragged jacket. From
another a silver slxpence, and from a
third a shilling, much battered. clipped
and defaced. These he held out to the
captain.
This Is all I've got now" he said
"Its most enough | think, and | will
earn the rest soon when l get to Amer
lea"
And what am I to do with these ?
asked the captain gravely.
1T is to pay my fare" replied the
boy.
smile lighted up Capt Parker''
rugged features, as he said kindly
There. Bob. keep your money, my
boy. You shall stay with me on tn'
Falcon and we will make man Of
you. How will that suit your"
Bob Winter was delighted. OF course
The sailors who are wonderfully
handy at such things made him a grea
handy at such things made him a sui
OF clothing. He speedily became {
great favorite with the crew OF tn
Falcon. proving himself TO be activ,
and intelligent. and truthful. The cap
tain had grown very fond of Bob. ant
as for Bob-well, 1t was not long be
fore everybody on board knew wha
Bob thought OF Capt. Parker.
The Falcon. which was a sailing
vessel had met with head winds con
stantly since leaving the Channel, ant
on the fourth week out was struc
by a heavy gale from the northeast
All day long the good ship lahore
with the mountainous waves, leapin
and plunging till It seemed as thong
the grooming, creaking masts woul
come out of her. But she was stanci
well-built craft, and had passe
through many a worse tempest
With the fall OF night the gale fl
creased in violence. The sails ha
been reduced TO the heavy lower car
yax Just sufficient to steady the va
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18
The FLIGHT THROUGH The DESERT.

Ny kissing lash cured writing brave.
As sought o Safety the purple
HEAVY with spices heavy with gold the wheel
ed 'front.' Arabshed their avengng steel
Behind sroset the before the
my shook free
over the o the desert. and sped,
mountains head
Safety with priceless
the feet horses the sleep Of tospen man
Al Charles Noble Blue sky
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iirrie body nor yet why the eaDtniffs
voice should be so husky. as be saie'
Bob. my lad, while Tom Parkerh
old hulk holds together and a single
timber OF him floats, you shall never
want for a berth or be without a
friend. '-Elmira Telegram.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18

Mr.. Skinalong-I hope, dear, that
you will be happy now that uncle has
left us a fortune.
Mrs. Skinalong-Yes, but don't you
suppose we can break the will7 He
has left $1,000 to charity.-Detroit
Free Press
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1905-02-18

Mrs. Sourly. you've been married
for several years. and l am about to
take unto myself husband. What ad-
vice you'd you give meF'
Learn to play solitaire. Detroit
Free Press.