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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-28

theatres built regardless of the ordi-
nances, gave away the telephone fran
chlse and the overhead trolley franchise
and undertook to add ten million dol
lars to the impoverished citys debt
Tor the purchase of privately owned
water supply when vastly better sup
ply was to be had from the federal
government for nothing. This is how
the mayor and his administration set
about rehabilitating the city. Their
conduct was worse than that Of those
ghouls who Turk in the rear Of armies
and mutilate and rob the wounded and
dead on battlehelds. While San Fran
cisco lay stricken and bleeding the
men who ought to have fastened to
the city's succor turned thieves and
pillaged it. The Schmitz administra-
ton has cost the people Of San Fran
cisco as much as the damage done by
the earthquake and fire.
Since the committee Of fifty ceased
to perform the functions Of the munic-
ipal government the work Of restora-
ton, except as perform d by private
persons, has been at standstill. The
members Of the admin. tration have
been too busy grating to give any
thought to the public service, and TO
the next six months most of them vii
be so busy fighting to keep out Of jai
that no work Of public character vii
be done.
Six months after the fire Mayo
Schmitz went away to Europe on
luxurious junket. He left the city il
ruins, the streets impossible, the sewer
uncleaned. He had announced n
plans for the reconstruction of publ
buildings. But the corporations ha
got all they demanded. The Unite
Railroads was stringing its wires alon
the streets, the Home Telephone con
J pany had acquired its franchise, tn
supervisors had formally accepted tn
/ Bay Cities water supply, the municip
, brothel was almost completed, variol
l other similar but minor jobs had bee
= performed, and the mayor felt that /
r had earned rest and could afford
t take it. Supervisor Gallagher, Il
E mayor thought. could attend, with Il
q help of Abe Ruef, to any little matt
e Of business that might arise during t
= mayors absence.
r True, no private capitalist, no pi
: p tor of a private business, could
ford the time for a trip to Europe
IS pleasure for three months, althou
e many Of them would keenly enjoyed
2 vacation. Such wealthy men as Jan
d D. Phelan, Rudolph Spreckles, v
1t Croker, Ramphgel WE'LL, Louis 81
ty and M. H. de Young found that tt
ic must remain in San Francisco consta
lie " in order to rebuild their buildn
t, and secure their investment; yet nj
i'll of these men has, nor have all OF tn
lie together, interests so large to mani
and safeguard as are the interests VIII
or have been entrusted to Mayor Schn
i'd by the people.
he Schmitz left US in the ruins and
u. dirt and sailed away on a pal;
d, steamship for the old world. He t
IN apartments at the luxurious Car
ed hotel in London, where prices are h
tie er than at the Waldorf-Astoria in
ed York, and was interviewed and
pal tered. In his hours of ease die
i'd thoughts ever run back to San +
yor cisco, wrecked by fire, plundered
ch its public officials and sold in bon'
he for many future years TO corrupt
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-28

an indictment. He would have been
long time abroad if he had waited for a
sense Of duty to bring him back to San
Francisco.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-28
CIarkston-VineIand.

now ready for sale under the great pipe line de-
clared by engineers most perfect ana coni'e'e
s,stem in America. Pure mountain water Ppeu ~ e'
4noot Mild winter climate. Locate your nome near Town
- an orchard OF apples and grapes paying S'oooo pei
acre every year Best Of schools Seven churches, NO
o,oons We call this extension OF famous Nnelanu 'ne
carkston Heights Splendid outlook OF snowy noun
e,o miles Of rivers and broad valley Prices reason
able, terms easy
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-28

given once by college president to a
lot of young men while talking to them
about personal cleanliness. Our porcel-
ain bath tub, with plenty of hot water,
will be found pleasant and to your lik-
ing. "Idaho Barber Shop just across
the street from the brick hotel
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-28

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES COMPANY
Charleston, Washington.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-12-28
Good Advice.

q .srre,. take a bath once year
g. whether you need it or
~ sATHs not" This advice was
oivan onca nv a collage president To n
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-09
His Wife S Money.

.Atchison Globe.
Once upon a time a man married a
woman who had inherited $500 from
a grandfather. This was all she ever
received. but the man never got
credit for his efforts the rest OF his
life. He built a new store. did 1t
with his wife's money! the neigh
bors said. The home was made over
and enlarged. His wife's money
did it, was the only comment. The
little measly $500 she inherited was
given the credit for everything he did
during life and when he died and his
widow put up a monument with his
life insurance, ''Her money paid for
that" ." was said again. But this is
what her money really went for:
During her engagement she bought
herself a $3.50 piano and $3.50 d1a-
mond ring. and in a few weeks LOST
the ring. There was always some re-
eret that she didn' t lose the piano.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-09
A PIANO OR ORGAN FOR YOU.

To the head of every family who is
ambitious for the future and education
of his children, We have Special Pro-
position to make.
No Article in the home shows the
evidence of culture that does Piano or
Organ. No accomplishment gives as
much pleasure or is of as great value in
after life as the knowledge of music
and the ability to play WE'LL
Our Small Payment Plan makes the
ownershi of high grade Piano or Or
gan easy. :,
Just few dollars down and small
payment each month or quarterly or
semi annually and the instrument is
yours.
Write us to-day for Catalogues and
our Special Proposition Of Easy Pay
%ments. Address
MaIone's Music House,
Columbia, S. c.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-09

long ago from lady i'll his state. Il
want husband.' her letter said,
land | feel sure You can procure one
for me- Your Influence as a senator.
I understand. Is very great. lie must
be old: | do not want Young man.
and ! would prefer him to be rich.
Please let me hear from YOU.
That was one time Senator Till
man failed to come up to expectations.
But that was before he was made
chairman of the Five Civilized Tribes
committee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-03-09
They Wouldn' t Hear Him.

Angie invited her Young man to
supper. Everything passed off har-
moniously until the seven-year-old
brother broke the blissful silence by
saying:
"Oh, ma, You oughter seen Mr.
the other night when he called to take
Angie to the drill. He looked so
nice sittin' longside Of her with his
arm"
Fred" screamed the maiden.
quickly placing her hand over the
boy S mouth.
You oughter seen him. continued
the persistent informant after gain
inc his breath. "He had his arm"
"Freddie - shouted the mother, as,
in her frantic attempt to reach the
boys auricular appendage, she upset
the contents of the teapot.
Il was just going to-say,;; the half
frightened boy pleaded, between a
cry and an injured whine, "he had his
arm
::John." thundered the father:
''leave the table
And the boy did so. exclalmlng as
he went. Il was only going to say
Mr.. - had his army clothes on. and
= 7 leave it to him if he didn t. -
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
Poultry Axioms.

Hens on ceasing to lay are quite
apt to run to fat ii fed too liberslly,
and fat hen makes a fine host for the
mighty mite and the luxuriant louise
Hence, feed less and fight vermin
more.
Old Sol is surely getting in his work
these warm days in August. Put him
out of business in the chicken yard as
much as possible by providing plenty
of shade for your fowls.
1t is the flock which receives careful
attention i'll the summer that turns out
fine birds in the fall.
Gull, Gull, Gull. 1t does not pay to
feed the off specimens only long
enough to realize on them.
When selling settings of eggs insist
that all infertile ones be returned to
you not later than the sixth day after
being set. Otherwise you may be
"jobbed" for the entire clutch.
If reports are trustworthy something
like 300, 600 incubators were sold i'll the
United States the past year, valued at
about So, 600, coo. Il. a. Times.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
Increased Demand for Farm Products

In view of the passage of the pure
food law by Congress, and the fact
that this and most other States now
have pure food laws, there will be IA
greater demand than formerly for the
1arm and orchard products out of
which to make them. Large demands
have been made by manufacturers for
fruit jams, cider and cider vinegar and
numerous other canned and preserved
food products, and hereafter to supply
this demand factories and Gamers will
have to buy the pure raw products out
OF which to make them. Heretofore
cider vinegar has been made largely
of various kinds of acids, and fruit
jams and scores of ether food products
have been cuncocted out of various
stuffs besides the raw products. The
Congressional pure food law puts an
end to this, so far as interstate trade
is concerned, and the State laws on the
subject cut impure food stuffs OF as a
State trade. Our own State Is now
putting our law in force through the
work Of our State laboratory, ana mas
already demonstrated that the laws can
be enforced This legislation and its
enforcement will do two distinct
things, viz: give consumers pure table
products, and furnish better market
for the products of the farm and orch
ards. Indiana Farmer.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
Keep Cultivatcr Working.

Farmers have learned that the cult-
vator has other uses besides keeping
down the weeds, the weeds are destroy
ed by the process, but the judlcious
stirring of the soil incites growth and
coEserves the moisture in the soil,
which is of immense benefit to the
plants later in the season when pro-
longed droughts are likely to exist.
Again, cultivation means increased
crops, hence the work is one which
may be done with profit.
In the orchard cultivation, very shall
low, mainly for the purpose of con,
serving the moisture in the soil and
breaking up the surface which is likely
to bake, pays full as well as with a
cultivated crop and it is especially val
liable when combined with the cover
crop, the seeding being done i'll late
July or early August, and the cover
crop plowed under in the spring to add
humus to the soil, something much
needed by most soils in which trees are
set
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
California Items of Interest.

The canueries at Stockton are offer
ing from so to $50 per ton for free
stone peaches.
The Riverside horticulturists have
realized about 81 per cent. more this
year than last.
All holders of 1905 crops raisins in
Tulare county have disposed of their
product, and good deal of the 1906
crop is also taken.
For the three dried fruits crops-ap-
ricots, peaches and prunes the value to
California approXimates Sl4, 200, coo a
normal year.
Solano county has harvested the
greatest crop of barley, wheat and al
falfa this year i'll its history. Farm
ers are all i'll fine spirits.
The Ventura apricot growers are
holding their crop for higher figures.
They will not accept II cents, but de-
mand l6, which they will get because
the peach crop of the East is short.
. 1t is asserted that a combination of
spectators has cornered the jute bag
output of San Quentin prison to the
positive detriment of the farmers. The
trust is to be Investigated by the
State authorities.
The hop crop around Marysville is so
heavy this year htat whole acres have
fallen down and trestles supporting
the vines are breaking with their
weight. Growers are advertising all
over the State for pickers.
The prune crop of California this
year will bring the growers and pack
ers about the sum of 81 ,0UO,0OO East
ern consumers will pay for it over
$50, coo, 600 This year the estimated
crop is about 100000, eco pounds.
There seems TO be q settled fact
among orange growers in California
that next years crop is going to be
short. The growers expect to get
more money for the crop, however,
which will even up the shortness of
the crop.
The American Farms Company, a
New York corporation, is arranging
to take over the San Joaquin Ice Com
pany. This American Farms Company
is trust with so, 600, 600 capital
which is seeking to get control of the
dairy industry of the United States.
The Gregory dried fruit establish
ment at Redlands has shipped this sea-
son 10 tons of apricot pits. This year
these have proven as valuable in pro-
portion to the amount as the apricots
themselves, says the Riverside Enter
prise. Where last year they sold for
81 a ton, and the year before for even
less, this year they are bringing from
$2l to $50 a ton. The seeds are ship
ped to San Francisco, there being
treated and the kernels removed. From
them are made certain kinds of acids
and later undergoing varying processes,
they are sent TO Germany for treat
ment, ard are sold for cured almonds.
Husks from the seed are used for
fuel. California Cultivator.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
National Control of Pests.

Prof. f. Dwight Sanderson, OF New
Hampshire, has contributed an artleie
on the above subject to the Popular
Science Monthly, in which ne argues
that much of the work which is no"
being done by the different states 70
suppress insect pests should be done lone
by the national government and also
that system of federal inspection
should be inaugurated, so that no nui taa
sery stock or fruits can be imported
into this country which contain lnlt
ious species of insects. This matte
has received much attention lately, par,
ticularly since the boil weevil in Texas t.s
and the gypsy moth in Massacnusssar'
became so destructive. Prof. Salluet
son holds that the national goverhinei;ss =
should suppress these insects, a. soTe
been better had some system of IN,
spection prevented the introduction u
these species.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
MINING NEWS
In THE WEST
DISCOVERIES AND INCREASED
ACTIVITY IN OPERATIONS
Valuable Properties in Course Of Sue
eessful Development-The Man
haitian Mammoth Find at
Searehlight-Nuggets
of News.

Large expenditures of money and
large enterprises characterize the min
ing operations in the northern coun-
ties of California. The Mammoth
Copper company, the largest producer
of copper in Shasta county, will, so it
is reported, by the addition of two new
blast furnaces increase its output more
than % per cent. and bring the capac-
ity for reduction up to 900 tons day.
The Great Western Gold company
blew in its second furnace recently,
which will enable it to double its out
put. The Great Western is the second
largest copper producer i'll rank i'll
Shasta county.
The Bully Hill Copper Mining and
Smelling company will be increased
soon, when work will be largely eX-
tended.
The smelter of the Balaklala mine at
Coram will be in operation by April.
Between 80 and 800 men are engaged
in construction work. The opening of
the smelter will give employment to
300 more.
At the Bullychoop mine a ten-stamp
mill is running on development ore.
The mine is on Bullychop mountain,
about forty miles west of Redding.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
Bee Keeping Notes.

Upwards of 30, 900 species of bees are
known to exist. Tropical regions are
especially favorable to bee keeping.
In 1860, the Department of Agrl-
culture introduced the Italian bee
about twenty years ago the Cyprlah' ;
and still later the Carniolan.
4 little over twelve per cent. OF tne
farms in the United States reports
having bees. There are D, 9,o09
farms and 707, 26l reports bees.
The stingless bee is the latest propos-
ition. They are known in VeneZueia
and efforts are being made to import
them. They will remove the great 0p-
lection to bee keeping if successfully
acclimated. =,
An authority says that honey should
be kept in dry atmosphere at cohl-
paratively warm temperature.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
Treatment Of Plants.

Plants shipped by express or freight
suffer little, if any, as the roots get
disturbed but very little if taken out
OF pots. Some water and shade for d
few days will re-establish them.
With plants received by mail more
care aud precautiol have to be taken
on arrival On all plants to be ship
ped by mail the soil has to be removed
from the roots in order to lessen the
weight, and damp moss and paper
take the place OF the soil.
If the plants are the least wilted on
arrival, put them III lukewarm water
in q shallow pan for about an hour,
leaving the paper and moss undisturb-
ed. This will soon restore their vital
ity.
In potting the plants, after remov-
ing the moss and paper, use clean
pots and loose, fine soil. Take pots
only one size larger than the one the
plant was grown in. Press the soil
we'll down after placing the roots in a
natural position, leaving half an inch
empty space above the soil for the pot
to receive the water. Water should be
applied until it runs out at the bottom
of the pot.
Keep shady and from the wind or
QfaugnL IOT 1ouI VI HNe Odys'
Sprinkle the leaves every day but take
care not to wet the soil in the pot too
much, which would make the roots rot.
In any case, avoid extremes in wa
tering or drying out.
If the plants are to be cultivated in
pots most of them will be ready to be
lifted into larger sized pots in from
two to four weeks, according to nature
of the plants.
Bedding plants can be set out at
once in the open ground by observing
the above rules about watering and
shading, provided there is no danger
of frost, California Cuitivator.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
Struck Ii Rich.

One of the strangest freaks of for
tune that has come to light in mining
circles in Western Nevaua for several
months is that which befell the Com
monwealth Mining company, operating
at Washoe City. Last year syndi-
cate of Kansas people obtained posses
sion of the old Commonwealth mine,
which has been abandoned for many
years. 1t has been mined for silver
and lead principally, the old owners
encountering small gold values.
The new owners incorporated for
$40, 900, 600, and began to advertise
that they possessed a marvellous gold
bonanza. Their advertising matter
was 80 strong that complaints were
made to the postal department, and an
inspector was sent to inquire into the
matter. A few days before he arrived
a rich strike of lead and silver was
made in Willow Creek canyon, on one
of the company's claims, which has
proved to be bonanza i'll fact
The Inspector at once made favor
able report to the postal department,
and the stockholders Immediately with
drew their complaints. Since then IA
large mill has been installed and sev-
eral hundred tons of ore are being eX-
tracted daily. The strike has sent
many men into the district.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25

,osition on South Americas western
aoast that San Francisco held on the
northern continent. ..., 81.
with a reputation Of over $50, GOO 1t
: the capital of Chile and that repub-
iic's most important seaport, as well
as a center of trade for a large part OF
southwestern South America.
Refore this disaster il had been
b,ncd that with the completion of the
panama canal and the Trans Andlne
railway the prosperity of this city, ly-
iug directly in the path of the inter-
continental commerce and travel, was
assured. With the coming of the rail-
way the city would also have taken ITS
place a. foremost distributing point
for European supplies of all kinds. E.,
VALPARAISO owes much of its rapid
advance in the race with ITS sister
cities to the progressive spirit that mas
characterized its every move.
VALPARAISO was the first TO introduce
the telegraph lines into the country :;
she was the first of the southern cities
to see street cars running on her
streets: she led the way in laying huge
aaurduets to convey her water supply !;
she was the first South American city
to adopt gas. And in 1850, by the
construction of large floating docks,
the city placed herself in a position to
repair vessels of large tonnage, which
at once began to stop there for re-
pairs.
And even in the drainage problem,
often so disastrously neglected IN
Latin-American cities, the city has
sustained her reputation for up-to-date
INCONSISTENCIES. The Separate sys-
lem" was installed to meet the de-
mard for a suitable drainage system.
Ihi, consists of carrying off the rain
water directly to the sea by huge sub
trrranean drains, while the sewage wa
ter. after being collected in IA pool at
low point. is raised into conduit
which carries it far out into the bay.
The city is the headquarters of the
Chilean navy, and is further defended
by modern long-range guns.
Its public institutions rank favorably
with those of any other city on the
continent. Warehouses, wharf,
seven national banks (as well as sew
eral foreign and savings banks), ma
val academy, a museum of natural his
terry, "A Victoria theater, and several
fire monuments serve to give an air
Of refinement to the city, as well as TO
givr evidence of its financial prosper
ity and progress.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
Scores of Cities Reported to Have
Been Destroyed.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 19.-The Asso-
ciated Press has received authoritative
information concerning the worst re-
ports Of the earthquake in Chile.
Valparaiso is partially destroyed.
Most of the damage done was in the
center Of the city, extending from the
plaza Del Ordeu TO the plaza Prat.
Many lives were lost, but the number
is not yet known.
Hundreds OF persons We're injured.
\ state Of panic prevails at Nalrar-
also.
Santiago also suffered severely, and
there was much loss of life.
Los Andes, eighteen miles east of
San Felipe, and having population of
5000, was almost totally destroyed.
The finest buildings Of the town
government house, the hotels and pub
lie ottices-were completely wrecked.
Other towns on the Chilean side of
the Andes wholly or partially destroyed
are Quillota, with a population of
9OOO Llay Llay, with a population of
21OO; lllapel, with a population of
5000; Nallenar, with a population of
5000, and San Felipe, with 1900 in
habitants.
Quillota is mass of ruins and there
was great loss Of life there.
From Santiago to the Andes every
bridge and tunnel on the railway was
utterly wrecked and the railway lines
torn up.
The shock is supposed to have been
caused by the eruption of a volcano
1t is impossible to estimate the
losses or damage done at present.
There Is no doubt, however, that the
catastrophe was of terrible proportions.
The disaster has cast gloom over the
republic Of Argentina and all festivi-
ties have been suspended.
The only means Of communication
with Chile is closed.
There is great anxiety here.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1906-08-25
The Manhattan Mammoth.

Free gold in quantity is being taken
from the tunnel on the Manhattan
Mammoth Mining company at East
Manhattan. The entire face is in ore
that pans very high in free gold, and
assays as high as $50 per ton. \ new
ledge has been discovered below the
tunnel on the Mammoth property and
many fine free gold specimens taken
from the workings. From present in
dications a large ore body will be
opened up at this point. The operators
on the Consolidated Manhattan Min
ing company, adjoining the Manhattan
on the west, are eagerly watching de-
velopments on this vein, as it is very
close to their line and trending di-
rectly into the Consolidated ground
A hasty survey was made and it is be-
lieved that the ledge in question will
be cut in the Consolidated tunnel with
in % feet. This tunnel is already in
100 feet and the face is all il ore of a
good milling grade.