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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29
GROWING POPULARITY OF
BALLOONING WITH SOCIETY
Clubs in England and France Which Finding Recreation
in New Diversion.

was absolute silence; it is either
broken by the whistle of locomotive
or the bark Of dog, or maybe it is
simply the breeze rustling the leaves
of the trees. In the higher attitudes,
however, the silence is complete in
deed, and is one of the most notice
able things on first balloon trip.
1t may not be generally known that
If balloon is left to itself it will come
down to earth of its own accord after
a certain time, but it requires, Of
course, al the skill Of the experienced
aeronaut to effect a safe descent, The
art in descending without an undue
bump is to let out just the right
quantity of gas and to check the fall
of the balloon at the right moment by
throwing out sufficient quantity Of
ballast Sometimes it IS necessary
to come down very fast-shou!d, for
instance, the sea suddenly loom in the
distance-but there is nothing more
unpleasant; so when any obstacle is
sighted which necessities descend
ing, ample time to come down should
be allowed, and thus insure a soft"
desceL.
Another form of aerial navigation is
the kite. This is being largely used
for army purposes, being more COM
pact than balloon and requiring no
preparation beforehand. When it is
too windy to send up captive balloon,
a kite is of especial service, as the
greater the force of the wind the
greater the lifting power of the kite
On windy day at Aldershot one often
sees a man suspended some five or six
hundred feet from the earth by
string Of kites.
There are two most necessary things
to impress on the novice-first, that
on no consideration must he or she
alight from the balloon when once in
side without first giving warning to
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29

appears to be showing upwards, OWNS
to the balloon falling faster than the
snowtlakes.
TO turn FOR a moment from the en-
joyments of ballooning to its disad-
vantages, the most prominent one, to
my mind is the impossibility to steer
a balloon, and hence one cannot reach
a desired point unless the wind
chooses to oblige you. There is no
doubt that conveyance" be it aero
plane or balloon, will soon be invent
ed, when this drawback will be over
come, but not without many expert.
ments and possibly loss of life, The
combination of gas and an electric
spark is most dangerous, so we shall
probably see the aeroplane taking the
place Of a gas.balloon in the near flu
ture.
Regarding the utility of balloons,
this word can hardly be applied to
them as articles OF use for the general
public, for the reasons before stated.
Nevertheless, in the army they are OF
great service. In the first place they
have enabled people to get out OF be-
sieged towns; and secondly, by being
sent up captive, a great area OF coun'
try can be seen at one time.
TO enjoy a balloon trip thoroughly
one must be properly dressed for the
occasion; for women, a short coat and
skirt is the best thing to wear 1t IS
not while actually in the balloon that
the benefit of this attire is felt, but on
descending, when nine times out or
ten there is q walk of several miles to
he done TO reach the nearest railway
station. while probably the balloon
and basket have to be packed into the
only available cart.
perhaDs the most enjoyable part OF
balluoEing is what is known as trail
ing" This consists of letting rope
about $50 feet long hang over the side
o the balloon basket and trail owe:
the country beneath, just touching the
GROUND. To be so near the earth, and
vet lust to be able to sail over house
tons and tree-tops, gives one the sen
~lUOl the nearest dhiu ~ ~ 4--7t
when one is soaring in higher aiu-
{udes one loses all sense of movement
or judgment of distance. The entire
absence OF giddiness which seems al
most incredible to those who have not
.-ied ballooning is entirely due to this
inability tc measure distance. l sup
pose there is hardly ever a time on
this earth when one could say there
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29

ers being little above the waist
line; from that point they 'slanted
down abruptly to the belt,
The sleeves were fun coat sleeves,
ending a little below the elbows and
having two velvet points overlapping
each for cuffs.
A gorgeous dinner gown in pale
pink chiffon taffeta has lengthwise
stripes of pink roses. These stripes
are strips of satin ribbon set on,
and they show half blown II 7cs and
buds in various shades of pinh
1t is an Empire robe, tho 7light
slanting in at the waist line being at.
tanned by box plaits in the soft Chif.
fon taffeta that flare as they de-
scend, ending at the knees
The top of the robe has its neck cut
square. Bands of white lace go over
the shoulders near the thOat and OK
tend to the bust line, and between
them, in both the front and the back,
are squares-not squares, for they are
two inches longer than they are
broad-of lengthwise tucked yellow
chiffon, having three white lace inser-
tions, and wider insertion at the
top as finish
The sleeves are anticipated
llounces of pink chiffon that begin at
the lace bands going over the shout
ders and end several inches below tho
curve of the shoulders, edged with
white lace ruiIles. These sleeves are
cut to taper down TO the center bust
line, where the white lace straps to
which they are attached end, and the
under part is turned back and forms
a dropping point across the side OF
the bust that extends TO the under.
arm seam.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29

The tailored coat and skirt in light
weight cloths, mixtures, checks,
stripes and plain goods will now have
their innings. They will be the smart
est form of street costume seen this
fall. Such costumes depend entire
ly on their cut and finish for their
beauty and smartness.
For these costumes, when worn by
the women of moderate means, the
oldtime fayorite blue serge will be
found exceedingly desirable.
One recently seen had a short walk
ing skirt, having a fourinch hem,
and three inches apart-the first one
three inches above 1.-TWO three-inch
tucks. The skirt itself was a modi-
fed circular close at the top. Down
the center front was a tapering box
plat four inches wide at the belt, by
eight at the bottom, the plat TAX
ms in the tucked section. Across this
plait We're loops of blue silk braid,
the braid being quite like cord.
The Elton coat was close around the
waist line, having pointed double
breasted waistcoat of tan-colored
cloth, closed by loops of the blue
cord, and edged at the top and bot
tom by several rows of the braid
set close together. This waistcOat
pointed down a bit below the belt.
The belt also tapcred down in a point
in the front, and up to the sides,
where it was quite narrow, and the
narrow width continued around the
back. 1t was made of the blue braid
set so closely together that it con
cealed the foundation. This belt was
attached to the coat. There wer"
serge revers turned back from the
cloth vest. tho widest Part OF the rev
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29
His Usual Habit.

A local pastor tells the story, with
one OF his brother clergyman as the
subject. 1t appears that when some
men wish to swear off" from the
use of Intoxicating liquor, they feel
surer of themselves to take the
pledge with a clergyman as witness
The pastor in question was awakened
one night shortly after retiring by
the frantic ringing of his doorbell.
Hastily donning few garments, he
went TO the door and admitted ra-
Their dilapidated specimen of human
ity, quite obviously endeavoring to
recover from the effects of over-indul-
gence in the flowing bowl or its mod
ern equivalent, the bell-shaped glass,
"Wanter take tn plesh, pleash,' he
carefuliy articulated.
The clergyman hesitated, but finally
decided that the man was penitent
enough to realize what he was doing,
and started to prepare the docu.
ment.
How long do you want to take it
for?" he asked "A year, or two
years, or longer?
The visitor looked at him in some
surprise, and then replied, with eyi.
dent feelini
Guess I'd besher take 4 for life
Uzh'ly do
The clergyman promptly declinei
n continue with the ceremonies, but
preserved the story for relation at
the next ministers meeting Prov
dancs Journal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29

II Is curious how often the old say
ing comes true, that History repeats
ITSELF" and this is most forcibly shown
in the return to popularity of balloon.
ing. Ia the eighteenth century We
read good deal of the delights of
ballooning,' both as a sport for men
and women, and it has gone on ever
since up 10 the last five years, when,
on the formation of an English Aero
club, the sport has been brought be-
fore public notice, and taken up by
society in general. Some years before
The formation Of an English Aero club,
France bcasted OF one composed of
many hundreds of enthusiastic mem
bers, great number OF whom own
private balloons.
Undoubtedly France offers more IA.
cilities for ballooning, in that it is not
an island, and so there is more chance
OF llaking long Journeys, as in the
British Isles the wind is sure to take
you in a very short space Of time to
The sea, while it is not always strong
other side. In spite of this one draw
back, England is delightful place
To balloon in for those who are con-
tent with journey of a few hours;
but if a journey running into days is
contemplated, then it is necessary to
go over to France and make start
from there, preferably from Paris,
where every facility is offered to the
aerOuaut
The most astonishing part of bal
looming is the variety of temperature
one is likely to encounter. 1t may be
showing on the earth, and yet, when
the clouds have been passed through,
one finds brilliant sunshine and blue
sky above, while, looking doyn, the
clouds appear as great ocean. The
Illusion is very remarkable Again,
when descending in snow storm, 1t
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29
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FARMING IN ARIZONA
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29

Ostrich farming in the United states
Is really only in its infancy. II has
been only 90 years since the FIRST
American ostrich farm was started.
The early attempts met with varying
degrees of success. The pioneer
breeders in this country had to- get
most of their knowledge from their
own experience, In fact, mC.o than
half the ostrichos now In the tnj,cd
States are the progeny of Il single
pair owned in Arizona in 1891, Great
progress has been made in tAn last
FIVE years, and there are nos 900
ostriches on farms in the lHiteI
States. or these, 1,5i0 Guu,nlng
chicks of 1909 are in Arizona. dld the
remainder in California, Florida and
Arkansas.
Where good alfalfa pasture has been
available the birds bred in America
have grown larger than those ti.t I'M
ported A full-grown fat ostrich VIII
weigh from 375 to $50 pounds. He
will stand eight feet high, but can
easily reach to 10 or II feet
OstriChes thrive best in a warm dry
climate, but can be grown In any Of
the southern states and territories in
this country. In a moist climate they
should have protection from cold and
rain.
Salt River valley, Arizona, is
thought by many to be the best loca.
ton in the United States for ostrich
farming. Climatic conditions are ia
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29

estimated value OF their birds. but
there are few who will sell tho birds
at the prices named. Chicks six
months old may be set down as worth
500 each; one-year-old birds, $3.50;
twoyear-olds, 5000 to $3.50; birds three
years Of age. $500 to $3.50. and birds
four years old, the age at which they
pair, $500 or more per pair.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-29
To Clean Velvet,

Rub with piece Of the same mate
vial dipped in spirits Of mrpenune,
turning the piece as 1t becomes solled.
Velvet, If it happens to get wet, should
be shaken thoroughly only. mover
rubbed with cloth.
Mohave County miner., 1906-06-09
KINGMAN, ARIZONA, JUNE 9, 1906

many of the new bonanza areas were subject to high prices for everything. At the same time, the cost of raising capital for these desert enterprises, was nominal, and it was much easier task to get hold of fifty thousand dol lars then than it would be later on. when the camp is made, to get twenty thousand. Thus, while we must ad- nit that the amount of money requir- ed for operation is perhaps several per cent greater in new camps than in old, more money is forthcoming. Let us assume that the cost of everything is fifty per cent greater. That being the case, we might easily find where raising money would be several hun dred per cent quicker and cheaper.
 No one has ever explained this from a scientific point of view. Psychology does not come very near to the sciences. If the mind could be weigh ed and measured by material stand ards, it would be an easy matter to tell why people are carried away by boom, and why they can not warm up as thoroughly to an old camp, no mat ter how good it may be.
 It is very likely plan of compensa- tion that is operative in these affairs. The new camp, without the facilities, has the high expenses but gets the money. The old camp spends more of its substance getting capital, and there fore less amount on mining.
 We cannot help admitting that the most money is to be made in getting into the camp with facilities. To be sure, the stock might bring a better price, but, honest management assur- ed, the results should be more satis- factory. In spite of this truth, men and women prefer to be carried on the gale of excitement, and if any une offers arguments against what they do, they only answer that out of such stuff the present day ''old camps" were made. And we cease arguing and trust that tFe right conditions will follow these new camps with all speed. Mining Record.
Mohave County miner., 1906-06-09

pany. At that time both the mine and mill were closed down and had been for several months previously The representatives of the Grown King mines company stated upon the conclusion of the deal that it was their purpose to rehabilitate the property and accordingly this gigantic task was undertaken.
 The first important step taken in that line was the erection of a plant to treat the immense dump of tailings, estimated to contain 60,000 tons, with values ranging, it is said, from 6S to 8S per ton. A magnificent plant, con- bining magnetic separation and con- centration was erected, but owing to the delays incident to old methods of transportation, together with the ex- perimental character of the intricate machinery employed, the process of reduction was long in being completed, and for time proved unsatisfactory. But this latter feature has been over come and test run of the plant given some few months ago has relieved the anxiety of the management, and the mechanical appliances introduced are now said to be perfectly satisfactory and adapted to the product to be han dled.
Mohave County miner., 1906-06-09
Good Spirits.

Good spirits don't all come from Kentucky. Their main source is the liver-and all the fine spirits ever made in the Blue Grass state could not remedy bad liver or the hundred and one ill effects it produces. You can't have good spirits and a bad liver at the same time. Your liver must be in fine condition if you would feel buoy ant, happy and hopeful, bright of eye, light of step, vigorous and successful in your pursuits. You can put your liver in fine condition by using Greens August Flower-the greatest of all medicines for the liver and stomach and certain cure for dyspepsia or in- It has been a favorite household remedy for over thirty-five years. August Flower will make your liver healthy and active and thus in- sure you a liberal supply of ''good spir- it's" Trial size, 25c.; regular bottles. 75c. At all druggists. '.'
Mohave County miner., 1906-06-09
Profit Building.
dled.

Inconvenience is always costly. Somebody has to pay every time con- ditions are not found adjusted, and as new camps rarely have the proper ad- justment, the work of progress natur- ally inheres in many things besides finding ore. Before making further statement in this respect, it might not be amiss to call the attention of the hard thinker to the fact that silver, with present-day prices, and granting the same grade and amount, pays bet ter than silver at the old time prices, because CD mining can be carried on more economically; @ railways are more numerous and the ores can be taken to the smelters more cheaply; (3) metallurgical science has progress ed to that stage wherein the expense of treating ore is much less, on the average, than it was years ago.
 New camps not only lack railway facilities, but they are decidedly tout" on many conveniences. For example, the miners find living more expensive and they must receive better pay; lack of milling and smelting facilities often renders much ore almost value less-at least for the time-because it has to be taken out and is too low grade to ship. Then there may be poor freight service. Delays cost On the other hand, when camps are supplied with all the con- and have settled down to sure things, they have lost their pioneer glamor, and it is not so easy to get money for investment as it was when the boom was on.
 We have all probably thought of the economic features of the made camp, and we have likely regretted that
Mohave County miner., 1906-06-09

Robert Campbell, the owner of the Dexter group of mines, in the Wolf creek section, is in Prescott from his mining camp. The Dexter group, con- sisting of nine claims, is about four miles south of Poland on the head of Wolf creek and about seven miles west of Mayer, which is the nearest accessible railroad station. The sec tion is well wooded and watered one, and long known to contain a number of very promising mining prospects, the development of which has been much retarded on account of the isola- tion of the locality and the difficulties to be encountered in reaching it by wagon or trail up to short time ago. Mir. Campbell has been engaged in the development of his properties for the past four years and untirely unaided has done large amount of work. Re gently he tapped the second of two parallel veins that cut through his ground by a crosscut tunnel 150 feet in length, finding an eighteen inch pay streak of gold ore that samples BPS to the ton. He is continuing the tun- nel along the ore shoot on the vein, which is showing up better with every foot of ground opened. In the first ledge struck by the crosscut tunnel, he uncovered two-foot pay streak of ore that assays on the average 35S to the ton in gold and silver. This ledge was passed through about 100 feet from the face of the opening. At the bottom of the 100 foot shaft there is two feet of gold ore that samples over POS to the ton, while a number of shal- lower openings along the apex show the vein to be continuous and the ore of a uniform er.-Journal-Min- CT.
Mohave County miner., 1906-06-09
Canadian Output.

An estimated increase of $500, ,OO0s in the mineral production of Canada during the past year, despite a falling off of 2,OOO,OOOS in the Yukon gold output, indicates that Canada is stead fly gaining place among the mineral producing countries of the world, and that her mining development is quite in line with the advancement observ- able in every other form of industry. An increase in mineral production is reported from every province showing that every portion of the Domonion is sharing in the general advancement. British Columbia and Nova Scotia maintain their pre-eminence in the production of the more valuable met als, but Ontario and Quebec are fore ing their claims to recognition in no manner. Altogether mining is apparently in very healthy condi- tion, the production having increased
Mohave County miner., 1906-06-09

There may have been richer ore than some that $. D. Gardom, a Pinal county prospector, brought to the city yesterday, but there is no authentic and well remembered record of it. Mir. Gardom has not only the ore, but he also had an assayer's certificate con- corning the richness of some other ore just like it. It ran in gold to the ton 5000 ounces, and its value in gold and silver to the ton was 11S,052.S0S This ore is from one of the several claims owned by Mir. Gardom. This particu- lar claim is in the neighborhood of Dudleyville. There is perhaps not very much of this kind of ore in any one place, but where even a little of it is found it sheds suspicion upon all the surrounding country.-Phenix Re publican.
Mohave County miner., 1906-06-09
Crown King Mine Litigation Settled


 It will be good news to all Arizona to hear that the troubles among the owners of the famous Grown King mine has been settled. and that the property is shortly to be worked on a scale beftting the magnitude and value of its ore bodies. The following concerning the property and the set dement's is from the Journal-Miner of Prescott:
 A dispatch from Taylorsville, Ill.,. says: The litigation among stockhold- CTS of the Crowned King Mining com pany of Arizona, which has been in local courts for ten years, has finally resulted in terms being made, where by the mine is sold to New York cap italists for l0O,0 ,0OOS. They have organ ized the Crown King Mining company. During the long litigation twenty law yers were employed and the costs are said to aggregate lOO,OOOS. Judge Farmer is to divide the money as fol- lows: O. F. Place of Chicago, 25,OOOS: J. M. Taylor, R. Wilkinson, George P. Harrington and Noah Shekels. 50, ,OOOS. The remainder will lie in a bank to await the final decision.
 Yesterday Hawkins x Ross, the at- torneys for the Grown King Mines company, received dispatch stating that the directors had pledged suffici- ent funds to liquidate all outstanding obligations and to assure the early re- sumption of operations.
 The ending of the litigation will be gratifying news to this community, for with the resumption of work on gigantic scale, as is now being plan ned, the Grown King will no doubt, ere long again take its place as the leading gold producer of the country. Before the litigation hampered it's operations it produced in all over 1,- 50O.000S, some of the ore being sensa- tionally high grade. The evidence taken in the litigation showed that bhio plOOuCCO SulllClCnllN lO Day dividends, which in four years aggre- gated 67,OOOS, besides equipping it. self with machinery and equipment worth about an equal amount. Since the property has been shut down the railroad, which was then fifty miles i away, has been built in direct to Crown King, the Humboldt shelter has been established and these two facts combine so to reduce costs that all grades of ore from l5S up can be protitably worked.
 It was the Grown King mine that | first directed attention and gave a | national reputation to the Bradshaws as mineral field of inviting possibili- ties, and the fact that it is to be re- opened will give an impetus to the mining industry in that district.
 The Grown King Mines company first entered the Bradshaw mountains in January, 1903, when it is said ne- gotiations were concluded with the stockholders of the Crowned King Mining company for the transfer of the latter's interest to the new con-