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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20
DROPPING FROM THE CLOUDS
Feels to Descend with
Parachute.

How 1t feels to drop from the clouds
In parachute ia thrillingly de-
scribed in Popular Mechanics by Capt
Penfold, famous Australian aeronaut
He says: Balancing up at your para
chute to see IL the cords are olsen
tangled you grasp your trapeze rope
by one hand, your cutaway line with
the other, cross your legs around your
trapeze bar, collect your thoughts, and
pull the knife. At once the wind
rushes past you the trapeze seems not
to hold your weight, you fall as If
pushed, unprepared, from high stage
into the water at the baths. You look
overhead to see the parachute open,
the parachute cloth is dropping In a
bundle to reach you as it were, but
before 1t does, your weight tells and
pulls the cords straight, the wind
catches under the cloth of your can
opy, you have few anxious moments
as 1t slowly unfolds like huge UNI
brella and with slight tug as IL fish
were running away with your fishing
line you are supported like feather,
and you experience feeling of salts
faction and safety. Down you float
to terra firma like a bird on out
stretched wings, and If 1t Is calm
day, your descent is almost vertical
at the rate of eight to ten feet sec
ond. When nearing the ground the
earth seems to rush up to meet you,
and what at a height of 1000 feet
seemed a small box in an allotment
turns out now to be a good-sized
house. You reach the ground as II
in free drop from height of about
four feet"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20
How to Get a coonskIn Coat.

Coonslxin overcoats are within the
reach of Minnesotans who will spend
few days in the woods with a coal
oil barrel and some parsnips, accord
ing to ]. l.. Ferguson, a trapper who
lives In the vicinity of Cass Lake.
IF yolll go TO timbered district"
he said, sink a coal oil barrel two
thirds Of it's length in the graund, sus-
pend a parsnip over 1t about a foot
from the top and leave 1t over night,
you should catch at least one coon,
and possibly three. The head of the
barrel must be removed and there
must still be traces of coal oil in the
inside, so the slaves will be slick The
coon will be attracted by the smell
of the parsnip (there is nothing a coon
likes better); he will climb the out
side of the barrel and in trying to
stand on the rim and reach the sus-
pended parsnip will fall In. There Is
no possibility of his climbing out"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20
"Plague" Bothers Engineers.

The red water plague" is matter
which is receiving attention from en-
gineers in different parts of the coun-
try, and while they have shed consid-
cradle light on the matter, there is
much yet to learn about it. The trou-
bic consists of a discoloration of the
hot water with rusty sediment, the
colo water at the same time being
much less affected. although not en-
tirely unaffected. Under the hot wa
ter faucets marble bowls become red
dened and the first rush of hot water
from the faucet after it has been shut
OFF for few hours has a distinct
rusty appearance. Copper flush tanks
and metal ballcocks are affected seri.
ously where the discoloration of the
water is more marked.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20
WOULDN'T TAKE MUCH SPACE
Johnny Poe's Fifty-four Pieces Of
Luggage Could Easily Be
Slowed Away.

From a friend of Johnnie Poe, one
of the greatest half backs that Prince
ton ever boosted, the state depart
ment has learned that the adventur-
Gus collegian had undergone a siren
uous time in Honduras, but had been
rescued by an American gunboat. The
friend wrote that Poe, who was a
general In command of a one-gun bat
terry, struck for the coast when things
began to look black with peace and
there was little to do. He found the
American war vessel and promptly
asked for transportation home.
Sure" said the commander. "Well
be glad to have you. Come aboard
when you want. Well probably lay
up here for two or three days"
Thank you, old man." said the for
mer football star, warmly, "Ill be
aboard before you sail"
Bring your luggage" said the cap
rate, I'll be glad to give it room"
Thank you againl" said Poe. "I'll
sure do that 81 have only "a pieces
What" exclaimed the commander
springing from his chair. I'm not
running a freighteri"
"Oh, well, don't get excited,
purred Poe; my 81 pieces consist Of
one pair of socks and a pack of play
ing cards"
The state department learns thai
the football star reached New York IL
safety.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20
Eagle Carried Trap 500 Miles.

A few days ago an eagle was
killed at the Ellison ranch near Edge
wood IL the upper part of Siskiyou
county. On one OF its feet was at
tached a No. 3 steel trap which had
apparently been on tho big birds
talon about two weeks.
1t has just been learned that on
November % an eagle got into a No.
5 steel trap belonging to N. Green
late of Plymouth, Amador county.
and carried the trap away with it. II
is believed that the eagle killed at
Edgewood, which is about 300 miles
from Plymouth on an air line, is the
same that escaped from Greenslats's
trap about ten days before.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20
Unexpectedly True.

The clever young man was wander
ing up and down the platform of the
railway station. intent on finding an
empty carriage in the express, which
was almost due to start, says a writer
In Tit-Bits. But in vain. Assuming
an Official air, he stalked up to the
last carriage. and cried in a stento-
rian voice:
"All change herel This carriage
isn't goingl"
There were EXPLANATIONS low but
deep from the occupants of the crowd
ed compartment; but, nevertheless,
they hurried out of the carriage and
packed themselves away in other parts
of the train. The smile on the face
of the young man was childlike as he
settled himself comfortably.
"Ah," he murmured. ITS a grand
thing for me that l was born cleverl
l wish they'd hurry up and start"
BY and by the station-master put
his head in the window, and said:
II suppose you are the smart young
man who told the people this carriage
wasn't going?"
YES" said the clever one, and he
smiled.
Well" said the station-master,
with a grin. lit isn't. The porter
heard you telling the people, and SO
he uncoupled It. He thought you were
directori"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20
7 noi..l.sssy .. tn. sharp .dr.s - N.

noississsty - the sharp sdrss - ne
ioe-nsld-
Here they must wait their chance or
. whsler appearing; and for how lonsf
But heaven pitied the poor fellows.
for the very next day Altamont per-
ceived a sail on the horizon.
Just then a happy inspiration came
to the doctor. His fertile genius, which
has served him many a time in such
good stead. supplied him with one last
idea.
A foe, driven by the current. struck
against the ice-neld. and Clawbonny
exclaimed, pointing to 1T:
This fioel"
His companions could not under.
stand what he meant
Let US embark on It'll let us embark
on It'll"
Bell, assisted by Altamont. hurried
TO the sledge. and brought back one of
the poles, which he stuck fast on the
Ice like a mast, and fastened it with
ropes. The tent was torn up to fur
nish sail, and as soon as the frail
craft was ready the poor fellows Jump
ed upon IT. and sailed out to the open
sea-
Two hours later the survivors of the
Forward were picked up by the Hans
Christian. Danish whaler, on her way
to Davis straits.
Ten days afterward. Clawbonny,
johnson, Bell. Altamont and Captain
Hatteras landed at Korsam, in Zea-
land, an island belonging to Denmark.
They took the steamer to Kiel, and
from there proceeded by Altoona and
Hamburg to London, where they ar
rived on the 18th of the same month,
scarcely recovered after their long suf-
ferings.
The first care of Clawbonny was to
request the Royal Geographical Society
to receive a communication from him.
One can imagine the establishment OF
the learned assembly and the enthusi-
astio applause when he read Hatteras
document
The doctor and his companions had
the honor of being presented to the
queen by the lord chancellor, and they
were feted and 'lionized" In all quar-
ters.
The government confirmed the names
or Queens Island" Mount HatterasT
and "Altamont Harbor."
The insanity of Capt. Hatteras was
OF mild type. and he lived quietly al
Stem cottage, a private asylum near
Liverpool, where the doctor himself
had placed him. He never spoke, and
understood nothing that was said tc
him; reason and speech had fed to-
gether. The only tie that connected
him with the outside world was his
friendship for Duke, who was allowed
to remain with him.
For a considerable time the captain
had been in the habit of walking II
| the garden for hours. accompanied BY
his faithful dog, who watched him with
sad, wistful eyes, but his promenad,
ticular part of the garden. When h,
got to the end of this path he woult
stop and begin to walk backwards. I
anyone stopped him he would poin
with his finger towards a certain par
of the sky. but let anyone attempt t
turn him round, and he became angry
while Duke. as If sharing his master
sentiments, would bark furiously.
The doctor, who often visited his az
flicted friend, noticed this strange pro
ceeding one day, and soon understoo,
the reason for 1t. He saw how II wa
that he paced so constantly in a gtvei
| direction, as If under the influence O
some magnetic force.
This was the secret: John Hattera
invariably walked towards the north
(The end)
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20
tF*f3f16s}fKPOEB
10y JULES VERNE
cHAPTER xII-(ContInued.D

OI1A1 I'M All.-i1Onllnutu
All. except Hatteras; and why could
dhis extraordinary man not sleep like
the others? He grew more and more
excited. and It was not the thought OF
returning that so affected him.
Whatever might be the cause. he
could not sleep; yet this first night at
the pole was clear and calm. The isle
was absolutely uninhabited-not a bird.
nor an animal. nor fish.
Next morning, when Altamont and
the others awoke. Hatteras was gone.
Feeling uneasy at his absence, they
hurried out of the grotto in search OF
him. There he was standing on a
rock. gazing fxedly at the top OF the
mountain His instruments were in
his hand.
Presently Hatteras said. in a hurried.
agitated manner. as If he could scarce
iy command himself.
Friends, listen to me. We have
done much already, but much yet re-
mains to be done"
1--WE are close to the pole. but we are
not on It,"
1--WE are still as minutes latitude
from the unknown point" resumed
Hatteras, with increased animation.
land to that point I shall CO."
But ii is on the summit of the
volcano" said the doctor.
II shall CO."
The tone of absolute determination
in which Hatteras pronounced these
words It is impossible to describe.
His friends were stupehed. and gazed
in terror at the blazing mountain.
Very WE'LL" he said, finally. "sincc
YOU are bent on IT, Wen 60 too
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20

What is known as the California
horse or mustang is in his ancestry
and essential qualities an Arab.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1910-08-20

The wire hairpin was first made in
1546 In England. Prior to that wood
en- skewers were used
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-04
TRAVELLERS TALES.
Some That Were piscredited and Vim
deated Long Afterward.

dicated Long AfterWard.
Travellers tales have often been ac.
cused of being mere flights of imagi-
nation, and in the past stay at home
people have sometimes erred in treat
ing travellers tales WITH scorn. There
was, for instance. the description by
James Bruce in 17IO OF the barbarous
Abyssinian custom of eating raw meat
cut from the living animal. which was
ridiculed by everybody. Yet Bruce has
even recently been proved right When
Paul Du Chaillu explored equatori AT
rica in 1861 and described the wonder
ful gorillaS and also the nation of
dwarfS there be was discredited none
too politely by the British Royal Geo
graphical Suciety iet subsequent ex
plOrers amply vindicaIed his veracity.
In the matter OF diScredited travel
ers' tales viudicated long afterward il
will never be possible to beat the
classic instance in Herodotus. He
tells how King Neco Of Egypt com
missioned certain Phoenician mariners
TO circumnavigate Africa if they could
They did it. starting from the Red sea
and returning by the straits of Gibral-
tar after very many months And
they reported says Herodotus, that in
rounding the southern end of Africa
they had the sun ON their right hand
81, for my part" he says. do not be
lieve this. but perhaps others may"
In modern times that detail is pre- /
cisely what proves that the Phoeni- /
clans did achieve the wonderful voy- /
age, such an improbable" fact could |
never have been invented in an age
which was not familiar with the equa-
tor.-Chicago News.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-04
Two Cheerful Lars.

Two Americans were disputing as to
which had experienced the greatest
cold in winter. said one: in the part
Of Iceland where was last summer
the ground is frozen 50 hard all the
year round Thar when they want to
bury man they just sharpen his feet
and drive him in with pile hammer 90
The other relSed: Yes. I know
that place. Didn't stay there long
found It not quite bracing enough for
me. Went on to a small town farther
north The hotel where was stay
ing caught fire My room was on the
top story No fire escapes or ladders
I'm that primitive settlement Stair
cases burnt away Luckily kept my
presence Of mind Empred my bath
out Of the window and slid down the
icicle. Truth
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-04
RULES FOR WIVES.
To Which 10 Added Some Feminine
Advice to Husbands.


Some presumptuouS Frenchmen pub
lished a list of commandments for
wives. one Of which ran: Now and
then acknowledged gracefully that thy
husband knows more about some
things than thou After all. thou art
not infallible." A second and still more
daring rule for wives was Never be
aggressive in thy arguments with thy
husband. but always consider him as
superior to thee" This was too much
for French feminists. and no wonder
One lady answers the presumptuous
man Indignantly:
The weaker sex has not merely du-
ties II has also rights. Feminism is
advancing. and nothing will stop It.
The weaker sex is the equal of the
sterner Equality forever! Here are
the commandments which women op-
pose 10 those Of men.
The lady then gives her rules for
husbands with more spirit than logic:
Woman has a right to have whims;
II IS a privilege of her sex. Never put
her out She might have Mysteries
HulCu Wouiu impair utI ueditu anu
cost the money IN doctors bills.
Another commandment runs:
Remember. good man. that thy wife
is thy superior by her grace. her beau
~ and refinement. Therefore always
worship at her feet
Where. then good lady. does equal
fly forever come in. If woman not only
has privilege because she is a woman.
but Is decidedly superior to man?
Surely. the strong minded suffragist
would spurn privileges of sex. In an
other rule the lady seems TO show
some sly knowledge Of her sisters.
II. good man. thou desirest mountain |
afr ask thy wife TO come to the sea
side; she will Immediately propose q /
holiday In Switzerland
But this is a very mild gtbe at her |
own sex compared with her final /
thrust at the other in her last rule
for husbands:
Man was created before woman as
preliminary sketch for the master
piece. Remember. then. o husband
that thou art but a rough draft.
This ought 10 shut any husband up
finally Cor London Telegraph
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-04
Funny Stories.

"Ha ha - said the jovial man as he
slapped 4 acquaintance on the back
I'm glad 10 see you have one Of
the funniest stories on record and you
are just in time"
Il don't care for it. was the candid
reply. You see. there is often a pa
thedc side even to hum0r have just
been out with my architect. and he
showed me three Of the funniest stO-
ries ! ever saw. II hadn't been pay
ing for them I'd have laughed myself
EflivH
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-04
Hi. Iit.l. con.haoL

Miss Neverstop. seating herself be-
tween two much engrossed senators.
exclatms. "a rose between two thornsr'
"Nay. madam" retorts one irate old
gentleman: say. rather. a tongue sand.
wich."-Iife.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-04
piseouraninn.

He-I told your father that just
dote on you. Sbe-And what did he
say? He-That l had better hnd an
Rntidote. illustrated Bits.
Milford chronicle., 1910-11-04

Model I'd The edition de lure 0
NAOHCA IT. Overland Care. A
big handsome car of masterful design.
Forty honest horsepower lie hidden under
its hood. Its engine is one OF the quietest
and most flexible four cylinder motors built,
and on high speed. throttles from four to
6fty-6ve miles an hour. Constructed on
lines only attempted by makers of cars cost.
ing several times as much with a lesser
output than the Overland with more es-
sential and distinctive features than any
other car on the market at anywhere near
the price When you investigate cars in
relation to value. this car stands ready to
the Overland price, Standard equipment
includes three oil and two gas lamps, gen
orator. horn, tools and Warner speedo-
meter.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18

FOR sAIE-CONTENTs OF S-RoOM COT
tage, SIS; close in; rent s10.5O. Apply to J.
D. BAILEY, SlS y. 9Th st. 4-16-3
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18
cessPooLs
MONEY TO LOAN

ro roAN-sALARIED PEOPLE; NO RED
u. vvithout security; confidential. WEST
COAST EXCHANGE. 419 Henne Bldg.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18
FOR SALE
HOUSES
MOmeta Ave. Way
Don't Worry
"DO Id Today

SIS cash--$925; at SIS month; cleanest, incest
Broom bungalow on 50x140 corner; east
front; pretty lawn and howersi the
corner and flowers are worth the
s75 cash-s1175; at si5 month; very pretty
Broom bungalow; large screen porch;
lot 4Ox135; cepent walk; &c fare; one
block of car line; two blocks from
my office.
75x1se-5-room; modern; s26OO 500 cash; $40
month, interest included lawn; flowers.
$50 cash--$2150; at SIS month; broom bun
galow modern; between Moneta ana
Main. See this at once.
$50 cash--Si100; at SIS, including interest; on
n corner 45x1i5 to 15-ft. alley. This Is
three large rooms, bath room and
toilet. Now buy home; don't always
pay rent. DO II now.
$500 cash-S23OO; at $40 month; Broom bun
gaow; modern and beauty on 6lst
west OF Moneta. This Is between Mo-
meta and Flgueroa. See it at once.
800 cash--S2100; at 500 month; Groom bun
galow; very pretty. have two Of
them 45-ft. lots, and have best price
and terms; are surely hits; stop paying
rent. Do IL now. Don't wait minute.
800 cash--sl70o: at SIS month; 5-room house;
between Moneta and Main; elegant buy;
stop paying rent while you can get
next to yellow car line.
800 cash-s20OO; $2S month, including In
terest; elegant. modern 5-room bun
galow on 45xt4O-ft. lot: between Mo-
meta and Main; has been $1,000; must
$50 cash--s26O0; at S25 month; prettost g.
room bungalow between Moneta and
Figueroa; this new. and II you just see
this you will surely buy It.
$50 cash-Sl75O; at SIS monthly, including In
terest; 4-room bungalows this is ele-
gantiy furnished; won't rent; must
sell. See this, boys, and get a home;
one block of Moneta yellow car line.
$50 cash-S1s50; at SIS month; cheapest
corner on Moneta; It's east front: now
buy If you ever expect to own corner
on Moneta.
800 cash-S900 at $40 month east front and
corner 50Kl40 on Main.
$50 cash-s55O; at $40 month; on 63rd.
$50 cash--S60O; at $40 month; cheapest lot
Goth ST.
800 cash-$7OO; at $40 month; cheapest east
front on Moneta.
FISHER & FISHER
Main ofhce-Southwest corner Sixty-hrst
and Moneta; branch office, Moneta and
Florence. 4-i-d
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18

~ LET
HARRISBURG APARTMENTS.
743 S. Burlington Ave.
Special summer rates. New house Just
opened, 2 and rooms, every modern con-
venience, most delightful location in the
city Home 5lO52. Temple 1883. 4-16-3
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18
MOUNTAIN RANCH
PIANOS
BUNGALOW PIANOS.

BUNGALOW PIANOS
$3.50 MISSION PIANOS. $3.50.
To advertise how much cheaper our piano
prices are than those of ground floor deal
ers, we will sell this week beautiful
$3.50 Mission pianos with latest electric lights
for $3.50. cash time. Better see these at
once. The cheapest reliable place to buy
grand, player or upright pianos is the
VANSANT PIANO Co,
720 S. Broadway. I'd Floor.
Elevator Cuts the Price.
4-17-7
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18
OFFICES
hooMs-hU UhNIsHED
GIRARD HOUSE

1l5 q. THIRD ST.
100 all outside rooms; 80 with private
bath; central location: elevator service;
steam heat; rates as low SIS month;
with private bath. S25. Main 1880; Homo
103st s-24-tf
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18
ROOMS AND BOARD

FOR RENT-sEvERAL BEAUTIFUL SIN
gle and double rooms. with excellent board;
price is very cheap. 14o1 s. Hope. Phone
2291s Broadway 42e6. 4-l7-a
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18
Hotel Seville

752-7s4 S. FLOWER ST.
One Of the finest family hotels in the city.
Newly furnished throughout: steam heat;
hot and cold water: electric lights; European
plan. Only a short walk from Broadway:
Phones: Main S513: F653S. 4-l-f
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18
co AND SEE

GOOD CHANCE AT GLENDALE
Large corner plot. 100 IT. front on Lomita
ave $50 on Everett ST., with superior house,
rooms sanitary plumbing. electric lights.
oak floor six closets. screen porch, planted
garden, S345o; about $1,000 cash. c. L. WAL
LACE, owner Ill Cedar ST., Glendale Cal;
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18

pRrvArE MONEY. TO PER CENT
IocKHART & SON. SOL H. W. Heiiman 81
bldg A7552. s-aS-ss ~
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-18

~ 1ACHMANN, 2Ob-2O8 Majestic TheateR
bldx., saS 8. Bdway. E6eSli Main sSls
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-13
ANTITRUST LAW AND
FEDERAL INCORPORATIONS
Government Control Of Big Industrial
Corporations Favored-Asserts
Scope Of Present Law is
Too Wide.

There has been marked tendency in
business In this country for 10 years last
past toward combinations OF capital and
plant in manufacture. sale and trans
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-13

therefore recommend the enactment
by congress of general law providing
for the formation of corporations to en-
gage in trade and commerce among the
states and with foreign nations. protect
ing them from undue Interference by
the states and regulating their activities
SO to prevent the recurrence. under
national auspices. Of those abuses which
have arisen under state control Such
a law should provide for the issue OF
stock of such corporations to an amount
equal only to the cash paid in on the
stock; and II the stock be issued for
property. then at a fair valuation ascer-
tanned under approval and supervision of
federal authority after full and COM
plete disclosure OF all the facts pertain
ing to the value of such property and the
interest therein OF the persons to whom
II is proposed to issue stock In payment
OF such property. 1t should subject the
real and personal property only Of such
corporations to the same taxation as i'm
posed by the states within which II may
be situated upon other similar property
located therein. and II should require