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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14
BOON TO FARMERS.
Sweet Potato That Will Keep Found
 In South Sea Islands.


 In South Sea Islands. l A sweet potato that will, like the Irish potato, keep for an indefinite length of time under normal conditions Is the discovery of Captain J. A. Ma, comber of Oakland, Cal, who returned recently from an extended trip around the world on his schooner Gothama, says a Berkeley (Cal) correspondent of the San Francisco Chronicle.r The box of potatoes which were carried for eight months on the ship and which remained in perfect state of preserva- tion for that time have been turned over to the department of agriculture at the University of California, and steps will be taken toward the intro duction of this most valuable plant in- to California
 The potato was discovered by Cap tain Macomber on Pagan island, in the Ladrone group in the south seas. It was taken from the ground on the 10th of last April and was of exceptional flavor and quality. So impressed was Captain Macomber with the richness of the tuber and its value as a delicacy for his table that he took lot with him on leaving the island. He expected that, like all the other sweet potatoes that he had seen, they would spoil in few weeks; but, to his surprise, they did not. They kept until he arrived home on Nov. 2 and are still in good condition.
 Upon arriving at Berkeley, CaptaA Macomber took his find along with some other plants he had gathered on his trip, to Professor E. J. Wickson head of the department of agriculture at the state university, and Professor Wickson says that the discovery is as valuable as any that has been made in many years.
 Tt will mean millions of dollars say ed if we can get q sweet potato that will not only not have to be refrigerat- ed to be kept, but keep as long as the other potato" said Professor Wickson. During sweet potato season and out of it sweets are high because they will not keep Merchants put them in cold storage and command high price for them when the crop is all used up and then millions rot every year in spite of everything that can be done to preserve them. ...t.. .-s- ''The sweets brought to us by Cap tain Macomber are large and firm and,' although they were not preserved in a special manner, are in as good condi- tion today as when they were taken from the ground last April We will raise more of them this season and then distribute them to the sweet po- tato farmers around. Atwater and eventually to all parts of the state If the quality is good they will be bless ing to California and the rest of the SrarIJ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14

"In the village!" Louis panted, his tongue stuttering with terror. They are flogging him! They! are killing him! Mademoiselle! To make him tell"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14
HORSE TURNING WHITE.
Bay Steed Undergoing a Curious Ex-
 perience From Fright,


 Dan, a bright bay horse and one of the pets of Ware, Mass, is gradually turning white from the effects. of a. Ehock which he suffered last summer, I says special dispatch from Ware to the New York Tribune. Veterinary < surgeons sayathe effect on the animals nerves are precisely like that on the nerves of human being whose hair turns white overnight through some se- were fright or tremendous strain. The white hairs have appeared gradually in patches all over the body, giving the horse q queer mottled appearance, and he is becoming whiter every day.
 Last July Dan was hitched in front of a livery stable while heavy thun- derstorm was in progress. Suddenly one of the bolts of lightning struck the edge of the stable and there were q tremendous crash and a dazzling flash of lightning. The horse dropped down to the ground as if shot and remained there in q shivering, trembling mass until he was literally dragged to his feet He was not hurt a particle, and it was doubtful if he was even stunned by the bolt of lightning. but he was nearly frightened out of his senses. He was taken to a stable and cared for. but continued to shiver and trem- ble until the next day.
 About a week later Dams driver, A. T. Thayer. noticed small spot of white hair on the horses legs. The next day there were several white spots on the animals back. Mir. Thay- CT made a thorough examination to de- tect the presence of an eruption or any skin disease. but the horse was found to be in the best of health. Daily new spots of white have appeared until Dan is now nearly one-half white and is one of the sights of the town.
 He is a big. handsome animal. weigh ing 1,400 pounds. and does duty on q heavy wood wagon. No load is too big for him to handle. and his ready disposition to tackle any burden hag made him a favorfte with the team sters. as his kindly. friendly nature has made him a pet with the children. Since his transformation began he is receiving more apples and sugar than ever. and Mr. Thayer says there is danger that Dan will he spoiled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14
Novel Desert Bath.

One of the wonders of the California desert is the hot sand bath. famous from the times of the first Spanish pioneers. The surface water is only 8 few inches deep; beneath is black sand constantly in gentle motion. The bather does not touch bottom-his body sinks to the shoulders, and with the aid of crossbar of timber is then sustained in position of perpendicu- lar notation. The temperature Is just as warm as can be comfortably borne, and the sensation. like that of soft massaging, is delightful.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14

stand when he has lost his all, his last, at the tables. Then I turned to her; and for an instant thought that my tale was told already. l thought that she had pierced my disguise, for her face was aghast, stricken with sudden fear. Then I saw that she was not looking at me. but beyond me, and I turned quickly and saw servant hurrying from the house to us. It was Louis. His face. it was. had frightened her. His eyes were staring, his hair waved, his cheeks were flab- by with dismay. He breathed as if he had been running.
 What is it?" mademoiselle cried, while he was still some way off. Speak, man. My sister? Is she"
 "Clon,' he gasped.
 F The name changed her to stone. "Clon?" she muttered. What of him?"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14
Electric Aate For Farm Work,

A new style of electric aufome which Is adapted to all classes of f. work. has been brought out. says New York Tines It may be equip with a reaper or with a cuItivating vice. which prepares the ground sn s0Es the seed at one operation. It Uil plow sir or seven acres a day at a e8s' including interest. depreciation, fsss and labor. Of dollar an acre. less ti.as half fhe cost Of blowing by hots Wen not neetied for fsId work it m4y ep ussd for diving zny kind Of farm Esehiney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14
snartar Son.

A ehsmois hunter named Schultz. of Croirs. fla the Canton of Gris0n. slipped and fell into a ravine nearly 1.0G feet ia depth He vas rOPsd to his son a lad of I5. Eho. with the air of his ax. held his footing for nearly tvo hours until help arrived
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14
UNDER THE RED. ROBE By STANLEY J. WHITMAN
 -$f s5
lCopy right. lS9i. by Stanley J. wevman.I )

se1Sts CHAPTER K. .z.,
 ~~ CLoN. .a.. @1'syou!" she cried in voice which
 pierced me. "You-M de Berault? Im- IV9ssible!" But, glancing askance at
 her--I could not face her-I saw that I the hlpod had left her cheeks. r.
 Yes, Mademoiselle," I answered, in
 alpw voice. De Barthe was my moth CTS names. When came here, a stran-
 ger, took it that 1 might not be
 known; that might again speak to a good woman and not see her shrink
 ThAf5rbut why trouble you with all
 this?' I continued proudly, rebelling
 against her silence, her turned shoul-
 der, her averted face. You asked me,
 Mademoiselle, how could take a blow and let the striker go. I have an-
 swered. It Is the one privilege M. de { Befault possesses" &
 : Then" she replied quickly, but all
 most in whisper, If were Nj. de Berault, would use 1t, and never fight again" Tn that event, Mademoiselle," an- swered cynically, 'T should dose my men friends as well as my women friends. Like monseigneur, the cardi-
 nal. I rule by fear"
 E She shuddered, either at the name or {, at the idea my words called up and for ] moment, we stood awkwardly silent. The shadow of the sundial fell between us; the garden was still; here and 1. there leaf huttered slowly down, or 'a seed fell. With each instant of si- Hence felt the gulf between US growing ] wider, felt myself growing harder; | mocked at her past, which was so unlike mine; 1 mocked at mine and called 1t fate. I was on the point of turning from her with bow-and 8 furnace in my breast-when she spoke.
 @There Is a late rose lingering there" |" 5 she said, slight tremor in her voice.
 T cannot reach it. Will you pluck it for me, M. de Berault"
 obeyed her, my hand trembling. my face on fire. She took the rose from me and placed it in the bosom of her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14
Paper Beds.

Tn several places in Prussia expert ments are being made with some what novel material for soldiers beda namely, shavings of paper. These are stuffed into bags on which the soldiers lie. They are said to be more conn fortable than straw and more springy. Straw beds, moreover, must bs changed every six months.
 CA g TT oR EA. Bsara the The Kind You llavs AlAsys Baaati ''s1a'''' of Z1NzzzNs<
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-14
The Thumbs Value.

Various estimates have been made as to the relative industrial value of the thumb and fingers Two French ex. perts consider that the loss of the right thumb lessens the value of the hand 30 per cent and the left thumb 20 per cent; the index finger 10 to 20 per cent and the middle finger s to 12 per cent.
The Washington times., 1905-09-15
ARGUMENTS FOR LOCATION
OF COLLECTORS OFFICE

Argument IN the sthree-cornered fight
between Alexandra. Lynchburg. and
Abingdon, Va, over the location of the
Office of collector Of internal revenue
fors the district in which these three
towns are located was heard by Secre-
tary Shaw and Commissioner of Inter
nall Revenue Yerkes, at the Treasury,
this morning.
Delegations from all three of the
towns concerned gave elaborate reasons
10 The officials of the Treasury why the
particular town they represented should
have the collectors office. After hear
ingz all sides. Secretary Shaw said ne
and Commissioner Yerkes would take
theTmatter up at once and give il care
full consideration.
The delegation from Abingdon was
composed of l.. p. Summers, who re-
Gently succeeded Col Park Agnew. of
Alexandria. as collector of internal
revenue; Judge Il. Nj. Page. w Z.
Mirfgea, j. w. Bell, DIR. Z. r Berdy,
Mayor ]. II. Hines. ]. ]. Stuart. and s.
A. Carson. Lynchburg was represented
by Representative Carter Glass. Will
lam King, Jr., and j. r. Gillian The
interests of Alexandria Were looked af-
ter sby NJ u. Harlan. Gardiner l.
Rootile. Julian Burke. Il Z Downham
G c. Carlin. John A Marshall. ]. w
Nav. J. r. Johnson. c. L. Leadbeater
and Representative John f. Rixey.
The Washington times., 1905-09-15
MECHANICS INSTALL
OFFICERS FOR YEAR
National Council Brings
Convention to Close.
PETITION TO CONGRESS
Request Will Be Made 70 Look Into
-67y Clause in the immigration -,
~ ~ Sas Law. r4 cGs

The national council of the United
Order of American Mechanics, which
has been holding its ffty-ninth annual
convention in Typographical Temple on
C street. between Fourth and Fifth
streets northwest, adjourned sine die
last evening.
with the installation of the officers
elected on Wednesday The ceremony
was conducted by the retiring national
counciIor, William t. Mitchell, OF Wheel
ing w Va.
In addition to the adoption OF the re-
ports of the ritual and other commit
tees, a motion was carried unanimously
for the presentation OF a petition tc
Congress requesting amendments to the
immigration laws which will exclude
The Washington times., 1905-09-15
COW AFTER OFFSPRING
FRIGHTENED TIPPLER
Was Drinking Applejack When Bolting
Bovine, Frightened by Dog,
Startled Him.

PORT JERVIS, n. Y. Sept 15--Theo-
lore Shay was driving five Jersey cows
to his farm yesterday and was passing
Cody's Hotel. in this village. wnen
fox TERROR ran out and barked al car.
The old cow started for the dog ana its
ox.ner nicksd Il up and ran into the ho-
tel bar
THE angry COW followed. and got half
vav =, the door. when the owner OF the
..a,tle drove her out A man at the bar
drinking applejack nearly choked 70
Death from fright.
The Washington times., 1905-09-15

undesirable immigrants. The work Of
preparing the petition was left TO the
board of officers, consisting OF the na-
councillor secretary, and treasurer
The Washington times., 1905-09-15
TO CONFER THE DEGREE
OF A MASTER MASON

starsbury Lodge. No q. F A a. NJ.
will confer the master mason degree at
a meeting September %.
y Brentwood Chapter conferred the
royal arch degree at meeting on Sep
tember I3-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-21
Mines, Mills and Mining.

county richest mining sections in the world
needs better transportation and capital develop
its rich mining districts In states and territories mining
agriculture though progressing hand in hand yet nearly
independent The is widened
the miner be but relying home consumption
cusvey he exist and prosper but in this county the miner
and farmer depend upon each other great extent Let us for
call the of the capitalist Of the most
important mining districts and mines in the county viz Mackay
with its great copper Mines Morgan creek Garden creek lead and
Silver Bayhorse district with its famous Ramshon Syar
rich silver gold bearing mnes Poverty
Flat Centennial Flat East Fork Cayon Slate creek Thompson
creek Robinson Bar Stanley Basin with placer and quartz Fish
gold mnes Seafoam with their hundreds
of rich eadver mines Loon creek placer and gold quartz min
Washington gold and the celebrated Yankee Fork
which gold silver embraces within its confines
Mines prominent producers this time being
Lucky Boy Yankee Fork Custer county also has several
quartz mills and smeltersfve quartz mills at Custer dredge
mill Saney smelter at Bay
horse 800ton smeer Macay In Caster county
nearly located mining claims and the region has
been half prospected
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-21
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Nick Dorsey, your heirs or assigns:
You are hereby notified that /,
Charles Plummer, your co-owner in the
Lode Stone Fraction" quartz mining
claim, situate in Loon Creek Mining
District, Custer county, Idaho. have
expended one hundred dollars ($10O.0O)
in labor and improvements on the
above mentioned lode mining claim for
the year ending December 31st, 1904.
The above sum being the annual
assessment for the year 1904. You are
hereby notified TO contribute your
share of the above amount which is
Thirty-Three dollars and thirty-three
cents 1898. 33).
Unless you, your heirs or assigns pay
the above amount, and cost of this ad.
vertisement within ninety days after
the full publication of this notice, you
will forfeit all your right to the above
named claim and it will become the
property of the subscriber according
to Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes
of United States and the Amendments
thereto. CHARLES PLUMMER,
Loon Creek, Idaho
Loon Creek, Idaho, March 4th, 1905.
First publication March 14th, 1905.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-21
NOTICE OF FOlsFEHTURE.
To George Walburn, his heirs, assigns
or legal representatives

To George Walburn, his heirs, assigns,
or legal representatives :
You are hereby notified that we,
your undersigned co-owneas, have ex-
pended in labor and improvements
three hundred (3OO) dollars annually
upon the "Shafter" group of quartz
claims, consisting of the 'Shafter, I"
dewey" and blue Cloud" lode min
ing claims, for the years 1901-19O2-
1903-1904, amounting In the total TO
Twelve Hundred dollars $1,000 in lab
or and improvements for the purpose
of holding said claims as required I'M
der the provisions Of the Revised Stat
utes of the United States Section 2324)
concerning annual expenditure upon
mining claims one hundred 400 dol
lars in labor and improvements having
been expended by us, your co-owners,
annually upon each of said claims for
the years 1901-19O2-19 as
above stated, all of which said claims
are situated on Custer Mountain, in
Yankee Fork Mining District, County
of Custer, State of Idaho, and are duly
of record in the mining records of said
County of Custer.
Now, therefore, you are hereby noti-
fled that IL within ninety days from
date of full publication of this notice
Tor at the expiration of 1870 days from
date OF first publication of this, notice
You fall TO contribute your proportion
of such expenditure-your interest in
each of said claims being one-third (1F)
or Four Hundred dollars (S400) in total
together with cost of this advertise.
ment, which is Fifteen dollars ($15. O0)
making In all Four Hundred and ffteer
dollars (S415.00), your interests In said
"Shafter, dewey" and "Blue Cloud
lode mining claims hereinbefore men
toned, will become the property O
the undersigned, your co-owners, un
der the terms of said Section 1894 o
the Revised Statute of United States.
Payment can be made to ], III. Kick
ey, Bonanza, Idaho.
j. IT. HICKEY,
ALIEN. KLEUPFER
Dated March 6th, 1905.
First publication March 14th, 1905.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-21
Agriculture and Stock Raising.

Agriculture ably supplements the mining industry in enrchng
this county The Salmon river rising the Sawtooh mountains
it's border and pur
suing zgzag general norheasery direction
large creeks besides the East Fork These
together with Lost river and its tributaries flow through
of arabic land still uncuvaed Since the hand
forced supply what whholds irrigation
place and the that annually goes would
make verdan fruitful valleys out of deserts would convert the
the silence desoon into the sounds from many homes Agr
culture like all other industries of the county in its infancy
The distant when large rrigang canals will be
Salmon river which has endless water supply and
thousands of of rich gebrush land along the river will be
reclaimed The farms of this county produce wonderful yields of
lay wheat potatoes per acre. and large crops
harvested each year.
Stock growing is of leading industries of the county and
with the usually mild winters the valleys and excellent
ranges has remunerave industry and the county
year derives its largest of in the way
taxes each year from the stock growers
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-21
NOTICE or PowREHTURE.


To Emanuel Bell,
George B. baldwin, and
the heirs of James Danskin, deceased
You and each of you are hereby noti.
fed that have expended In each OF
the years DISQUALIFICATION
Enthusiastically 0-1s01-l902-l 1903
1904 one hundred dollars In labor and
improvements upon the birdie IL.
lode, situate In the Sheep Mountain
Mining District, Custer county, state
of Idaho, the location certificate OF
which Is found of record in "Book Y
OF Quartz Mining Claims page az Ia
the office of the Recorder of said county
at Chaliis, Idaho, In order to hold said
claim under the provisions of Section
2324 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States, and the Amendments
thereto approved January 22nd, 1880
concerning annual labor upon mining
claims, being the amount required to
hold said lode claim for each of the
periods ending on the 3lst day of Dec
ember, In each OF the years hereinbe-
fore mentioned. And If within ninety
days from the personal service Of this
notice, or within ninety days after the
publication thereof, you fail or refuse
to contribute your proportion OF such
expenditure as such a co-owner, your
interest in the claim will become the
property of the subscriber, your co,
owner who has made the the required
expenditure by the terms of said Sec
ton. ALICE G. MORLER,
Seattle, Wash,
P. o. Box Ar.
Dated Chailis, Ida, March 9th, 1905.
First publication March 18th, 1905.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-21
Climate, Timber, School, Etc.

The climate of Custer county very deightfugh snowfall
Valleys short winters and charming winters At
Chas with elevation of 400 feet sleigh rides well nigh
impossible Cedtabe county pethorc school fund
district its school building and wepaid teacher
Chais the high school studies taught
Probably Of the mountainous territory of this county
heavily timbered with spruce, fir and pine
With large tracts of farming and grazing land uncuvaed with
list of taxable property annually enghenng with strides;
with increasing and decreasing axaton with railroad
building; with good and churches and little
sockanges luxurious vegetation with admirable
favorable health with fertile SOIL rich in fruitful products
and with mineral wealth in gold silver copper lead
precious county blessed
gifts and advantages that will its brief though
have been puny part of its progressive
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-21
NOTICE or FORFEHTURE.

To M. L. Crafts,
Alex Kleupfer,
George Coryell,
William Il. Oster.
You and each of you are hereby noti-
fed that have expended in each of
the years 893-1S94-1S95-169 6-1897
s-1s99-190O- 19O1-19O2- 1903
1904 one hundred dollars in labor and
improvements upon the "Josephus"
lode, situate in the Sheep Mountain
Mining District, Custer county, State
of Idaho, the location certificate of
which is found of record in Book "C''
of Quartz Mining Claims page 31S in
the Office of the Recorder of said county
at Challis, Idaho, in order to hold said
claim under the provisions of Section
1924 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States, and the Amendments
thereto approved January 22nd, 1880,
concerning annual labor upon mining
claims, being the amount required 70
hold said lode claim for each of the
periods ending on the 31st, day of Dec
ember, in each of the years hereinbe.
fore mentioned. And if within ninety
days from the personal service of this
notice, or within ninety days after the
the publication thereof, you fail or re-
fuse to contribute your proportion OF
such expenditure as such co-owner,
your interest in the claim will become
the property of the subscriber, your
co-owner, who has made the required
expenditure by the terms of section.
The contributive share of you and
! each of you is seventy-6ve dollars.
ALICE Z. MORLER,
Seattle, WASH,
P. o. Box AIT.
Dated at Challis, Idaho, March 6, 1905
First publication March 14th, 1905.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-03-21
Custer County.

IDAHO inducements to settlers an
capitalists Its beautiful scenery its enerpsng people, Its var
its brilliant not napty commemorate
General Custer whose dashng romantic yet produc
of national history Thirtyhve
when placer mining its prime and quartz mining
infancy territory embraced in its confines
only occasional party Of prospectors
travelling Montana TO them wilderness to the max
maps unexplored" In 1862 pacers actively
worked Stanley Basin what western border and
in 1869 rich ground Loon creek
pacers discovered yielded handsomely but
forming county practically unknown From 1875 to
1879 of its rich spread misunderstanding capital
and increasing its population the following by
Legislative enactment Custer county created and has hrved
that until today has population of 5000 people,
has the following towns
ChaisCouny farming, stock raising fruit and mining
Mackay-Mining and farming.
misunderstanding and stock raising
Understanding
Clayton--Mining, farming and stock raising
Bonanza--Mning
Cuser-Mnng
Staney-Placer and quartz mining, and grazing land
county also has large valleys where farming
stocraisng pursued great extent viz Big Lost Rv
valley Thousand Spring. Round Pahsamaro East Fork An
telope and Stanley
county irregular outline about 5000
miles large of Connecticut and larger
than Delaware and Rhode Island together situated central Ida
reached by the Oregon Short Line railroad the east
probably be extended Chais next The
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company have line from Black
Chas The of Custer found its
mines and its agricultural and grazing lands. ?