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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-15

Lillian Russell, famous beauty and
comic opera star, will soon appear in
vaudeville.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-15

Many take by the bushel and give
by the spoon.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-06-15
bv Source of Water Supply.

The acreage irrigated in 1909 has
been classified according to the state
and federal laws, under which the works
were built or are operated, as follows:
United States Reclamation Service (act
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-07-20
G. CMFTION THE FARM

Celebrate the Fourth by plant
ing a little more sweet corn,
The man who is governed hy
a good wife is we'll and wisely
ruled,
Whistle and hoe sava as you
90: Old age won't be so dull theu
you know.
Soap suds will kin plant lice,
So will tobacco exit a &c. kerosene
emulsion or wha'e oil soap.
Steel tools put in barrel Of
air Stacked lime will never rust
I have always kept my spades
and such tools in lime.
Now get in the m tabagas
They'll come in nice for stool
feed next winter. A turned
under timothy sod will do fur
them,
Keep the cultivator goi ng in
the corn until out in tassel.
Shallow please! About two in
ches deep is right. Muzzle the
horses and they'll work better
Seer cts Of success turnip
growing; Have the seed. bed very
fine, then roll it; SOW the seed
soon after a rain, and cover the
seed oy lightly rolling the
ground.
The nick Of time in sprayin g
potatoes for blight is before it
strikes them. 1t is discouragirg
to look out and see a nice field
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-07-20

Al, turaa,i black. W. hope. that
will not be the' way vain y"nr>,
1t Keats all how soon potato
bugs will trim up a patch if you
get to thinking of something
else ana forget them! Better
keep your thinking cap on; and
hustle those bugs ont sc quickly
that their heads will swim,
Alfalfa is the great farm en-
richer. Those who are learning
how to grow it successfully con.
meet it in their minds with lime
and with incubation of the field
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-07-20

wh"l, Il /, ao%a- T'e field can
be lnoea.>t4J h.. --se~d'p~ over
it zoo po4nus o. ".o- p"'' acre
o. soil from good alfalfa tieiu,
and narrowing it and the seed in
together at once. DR., E. H, Jen.
kinS Of the Connecticuteri Exp
ment Station, states that soil
from a good sweet clover field is
equally able to provide the bac-
terie which lives in nodules of
the alfalfa roots, and which en-
ables this plant to take the nit.
rogen FROM the air,
From July Farm Journal.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-07-20

Harvey Farnsworth of the Mt.
Grove Grocer Co. made his regu,
ar trip Saturday.
Several of our citizens attended
the Picnic at Browns Cave the
i 4th and 18th.
Miss Ona and Ruth Downing
and several young friends were
pleasant callers at Brushyknob
Monday,
Mr. Viles was saw at the Col
ony Blacksmith shop on last
Friday having some work done.
Judge Baker and G. A. Simons
paid the County Sea a visit on
last Thursday,
Mr. Joe Ellison of Bryant took
a iris to Ava snd on to see his
father beyon Ava on last This
day.
Mrs. D. E. Low who has been
visiting her brother Frank Letter
returned to her mothers at
Idumea Saturday.
Mrs, Bob Wyanv visited sister
Cal. Simons on last Tuesday and
took dinner with sister Brine.
gar.
Mr.. Rice, Mr.. Johns, Mr..
Hopewell, Mr.. Allen Page and
Mr.. Frank Letter all went fish
ing last weel. and met with little
success.
On July 9th. report of the JAZZ,
Vile Union Sabbath School was
of the best total number of scho.-
ars present 10, Officers present
5, Teachers present 4, Interest
from first to last of the very
best; come one come all,
Sect.
MIR. Chambers informed US as
he was passing by our place on
last Sabbath, that he had been
up to Brushyknob according to
promise to help the Baptis
out. And while there we under
stand chat he said, that he hal
US cornered on the two maj
, theory. And if we did not pub
lish his articles this week. A!
far as his cornering US IS con
cerned, him and all his colleague.
, can not do that with as false
f theory as the one man theory is
I And as far as his articles is con
! cerned, we are going to publis,
e them. Yet we are under no OF
D legations to him to do so. If W
t we're asking a donation of bar
f labor, we would be the last
n run around and tell it in a maj
J. ner to make people believe thu
r the laborer was under oblig,
tons to us.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-07-20
LOCAL LORE.

LOCAL LORE.
Mrs. VIM. Page visited Mrs.
c. A, Simons last Tuesday.
Mr.. Rambo of Coldsprings was
seen IN town Monday.
Mrs. G. \. Simons on last Sat.
morning gave birth to son and
daughter all are doing we'll,
We have been having some fine
rains lately and the crop pro
spect are tine.
w. N. Lawrence has been doing
some fine work on the roads in
this vicinity the last week.
Mr.. Ugene Roads lost two COWS
they broke into the cain patch
and it was supposed they got to
much and it killed them.
Frank Letter reports sweet
potatoes in his garden larger
than goose eggs. you cant beat Old
Duglas County if you attend
your crops.
Mr.. John Slate and wife went
up near Mansfield the last of last
week and visited the father Of
Mr.. John Slate and picked {. nice
lot of blackberries while there.
MIR. Davis lost fine two year
old colt from distemper, so he
informed US on last Tuesday
while IT the Colony Blacks NTH
shop.
We understand that old Mr.. l.
N. Robins joined the Baptist
church at Brushyknob on last
Sat. by letter. And after his &C
ceptance by the Baptist church
he spoke very disrespectful OF
as. We suppose that he did this
to Justify himself, in leaving the
Baptists and joining in. with US
and being baptized by US, by his
own request. After he had come
to US, without shoe on his foo
or coat on his back and sai(
Bro. Garrett, have you an oil,
pair of shoes you can let me hav
and we pulled the best pair o
shoes we had off our feet an
gave them to him, and gave hin
a coat and a shirt, so that h
could wash the one he had o
his back, and meal, meet, sal
and beans to stop hungry.
we have done him a wrong
this we trust God will forgive VI
Later we will publish his lette
to US and ours to him.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-07-20

Last Saturday very interesting of Ball played
between Sweden Norwood Cold Springs Tie rt
resulted victory for the Norwood boys by the games
are follows.
Sweden Norwood
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-07-20
LOOK HERE.
A WONDERFUL SAYING.

want TO save money Store at Brushyknot
have lust receive fire lot SHOES in quality
and we sell you price cheap buy in any County
Store Come anC try u.s. nd examine our large STOCK OF
Shoes Just received and other good in proportion before
oorc, asnp elsewhere G. G. PARIS.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-07-20
JHE CRESSET

8RUSHYKNOB MO.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
ID TEST GROUND
 FOR DREDCE
GUGGENHElM PARTY HERE TO INVESTIGATE OPTIONS TAX.
 EN BY JOSLiN.

Headed by ". r. Copeland, party of eight men supposedly here in the interest Of the Guggenheims, arrived oil the stage on Friday eve ming. The party is composed of w. r. Copeland, George N Bell W. D. Thompson, Fred Nix, Charles John son, William Darby, Charles Will jams and r. P Bell.
 While Mr. Copeland is decidedly nncommuhicatiye ill regard 10 the reasons for his visit, it is under stood the party is here to look over he properties on Fairbanks creek tied up with options by Falcon Jos tin and Robert Milyaine. The options 1n these parorerties, which embrace claims between above and 8 be- low were Cnly recorded couple of weeks ago. although they were talk en last fall, and at that time it was believed the deal for their de- velopment by the dredging process had been satisfactorily adjusted by Mr. Josln
 While tEe statement that the party is nere to investigate and test the ground tied up is net authorized by any of the party it may be safely assumed that such is the case.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
TANK LEADS REBS
 ID DEATH
eeNsR Nl WILLIAMS LEAD eAND oF REBELS AGAINST ENoR-
 NOUS ODDS,
LIKE CHARGE OF TIE 600
only 70 of His Band of 90 Escape With Their Lives. But It Is prob. ao'e Many of the Enemy Were Forced to Bite the Dust.
fThe Citizen Special eervic,

ChlHUAHUA. Apr. 9. Pran- afations have teen |. ade here for | !oHs uraNn out siege. as it is real | iHeu that the rebels are in sufficient 1 iorce to make any sUrties in strength lHiprattlcable. The rebels have so lar felralned from actually attacking put the opening gf hosuiliies is mo. ,hentariiy expected. General Vii. lard has arrived
 CASA GRANDE, April 9. - The !eDeis' 6,'oo strong, are preparing to attack 'ha federal troops and 9 Sahs4lnar% contest is expected
 MEAlCfL II, April 9. - General stanley Williams, the American leader of the rebels. performed the 'h-st spectacular feat of the war 70 da'e today when he hurled his 1ahd ct Ho agaiH-f Colonel sfaYott's eSlment of 5UJ regulars. The fight was terrific while il lasted, resemb- iing in its hope!essnoss the charge or the 600 al Balakaya. Only 20 or Williams men escaped with tleir ives.
 FL PASO, April 9. - The father or Genera. Madcro is here and he says that all peace negotiations are DIT tor the time being. He claims that Finance Minister Limanteur has laiIed 10 make any progress in re. gard 10 concessions from President Dlaz, in spi'e of his assurances 10 he effect that he would be able to To so.
 SAN DIEGO. April 9. The American troops have returned here alter a three days hike. They are Ill still uneasy and are anxious 10 e engaged in real warfare.
 SAN ANTONIO, April 9. - There IS much disc ntont among the regu- lar soldiers here, and they are chaf. ng to take 10 the field. A number
 [ militia officers have arrived to watch the daily maunuNnrs
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
NEWS ITEMS FROM
 CAPITOL
DEMOCRATS ARE PLANNING TO GET BUSY ON THE TARIFF
 REVISION.
REPUBLICAN SCRAP ON TAP
Regulars Are Opposed to the Reso lution Introduced by La Toilette Calling for Reopening of the lorimer Charges.
I The Citizen Special Servicr.l

WASHINGTON, Aprll g. l. has developed that there is a bitter fight in prospect between the Re publican Pr0gressives and the Reg uIars. The scrap is coming up be- eau: of Senator LaFollette's resolu ion proposing new investigation
 the Lorimer case. The Regulars will oppose any further probing of the matter, but the Progressives will stand by LaFCllette and they undoubtedly will have the support of the Democrats.
 For the first tine in his life speaker Champ Clark purchased a real gold watch yesterday.
 William R. Hearst and William !. ryan held long conference here yesterday
 It Is announced that in all prob ability the hcuse will pass the Can &dlan reciprocity bill.
 The Democrats are planning to get right to work on the tariff re vision in the house and + is under stood that various schedules are already prepared.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
AEROPLANE RISES
 FROM WATER
GLENN CURTiSS MAKES GREAT FLIGHT AT SALT LAKE
 CITY.
IS CALLED HYDROAEROPL LANE
Machine Descends to the Water on Thnee Occasions and Rises Again Without Any Trouble or Damage to the Arship.
The Citizen Special Service.l

SALT LAKE, April 9. - Glenn Curtiss, the American aviator, today gave one of the finest exhibitions of aviation that has so far been wit messed in the country. In his new hydroaeroplane he safe over the lake and then rested Cn the water.
 He did this three times, experiencing no difficulty in rising from the wa ter and in keeping his machine in perfect working order. His recep- ton when he returned from his flight was a magnificent one. There appears to be no doubt he has evolv- el machine which will measure up 10 the specifications Cf the United States navy department
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
SAFETY DEVICES EFFECTIVE
Miners Enabled 10 Escape from Burning Mine Near Pittsburg.
 TThe Citizen Special Service.1

PITTSBURG, April 9. - An explo- sion occurred in a coal mine yes terday afternoon 90 miles to the south of thls place and the mine Is now a raging furnace. The fire demonstrated the value of the mod ern appliances for the saving of lives in the mines under such cir cumstances, for 125 miners were able 0 make their escape when the tunnel doors were locked automati' cally against the flames.
 BIRMINGHAM April 9. The loss of life al Littleton Is now placed at 115. The entire communi- ty is plunged in sorrow for almost every family is afflicted with the loss of a relative.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
PAULSON IS IN GOOD PAY

Max Manger, of the Alabama asso- citation claim, was in town during the week, having brought IIelmer Carlson, who fell down a shaft 8 feet deep and broke his arm, to St. Joseph's hospital. He reports that J. Paulson has got down to bed rock with his working shaft Cn the Niggerhead, at a depth of 175 feet, and has struck pay equally as good as that found on the Fisher and Sandstrom lays.
 Max is very optimistic regarding the outlook on the two groups and states 1t as his belief that before the summer is ever there will be 300 men employed there.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
DID NOT GET MUCH.

ST. LOUIS, April 8. AS the Iron Mountain passenger train was entering this city last night, mask ed man boarded the engine and made the engineer stop the train. The highwayman then went through the coaches to rob the passengers. While thus engaged, the engineer started the train again and the hold-up man was compelled to make his escape before he had finished his job and with only $40 of the passengers money
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
HUDSON HARMON |S
 IN LINZ
RESIDENTIAL PROBABILITY BOOSTER FOR HOME RULE
 FOR ALASKA.
fS-or.al ta Northern Hotel1

The mail of Friday brought the following letter from Governor Jud- son Harmon, of Ohio, to the Citizen. + Is sc!f-CXplanaJory: Stace of Ohio Executive Department
 Columbus, Ohio.
 March r, 1911 The Alaska Citizen,
 Fairbanks. Alaska.
 It is pleasing to know that Dem ocracy takes root in far away Alaska and fiourishhes, tco, as appears from the banqUsr for organization of which you advise he.
 There is no cline nor people where the p. lcip'es of Democracy are not the prime necessity for public and individual welfare. though they do not bear full fruitage except in lands where religion. morality and intel ligence prevail
 One of the most important Of these principles Is Home Rule, and l hope it will promptly be put in oper- atiOn in Alaska.
 Very sincerely yours,
 HUDSON HARMON.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
TO PRODUCE COMEDY. DRAMA

"A Celebrated Case" one of the best comedy-dramas that has ever been produced Is In course of prep ation by Mir William Mullen and Mrs. Caskey, and will shortly be pro- duced by particularly strong cast of amateurs. The active rehearsal of the play will commence at once, but the exact date of the presentation cannot yet be given.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
DIRECTORS GALL FOR BIDS

As will be seen from an advertise ment running Cn another page of this issue the Fairbanks Quartz De- yeIopment company is advertising for bids for the sinking of 200 feet cf shafting on the B.-P. claim, the property that was selected at the meeting held Thursday night for development In view of the fact that it is intended work shall com mence as early as possible only two weeks is allowed for the pre- paration of bids. The company is also calling for bids for a supply of wood to be delivered cn the claim, realizing that it would be to late to get wood hauled with sleds after the bids for the sinking Of the shaft have been opened and the successful contractor named.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
SIMON ADLER GENEROUS
 TO EMPLOYES OF FIRM

A news dispatch from the Outside mentions the fact tha' simon Adler. of the celebrated firm of Adler Brothers < C mpany, of Rochester, which is represented in Fairbanks by M A. Pinska, has just celebrat- cd his 79th birthday by distributing s5O,oOo among tte empIoycs of the company.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
OUT OF RAGE FOR
 PRESIDENCY
THEODORE ROOSEVELT GIVES ANIMATION OF HIS lN-
 TENTlONS.
HAS HAD ALL k k WANTS
At Spokane He Says That He Is Not Looking for Any New Worlds to Conquer or Old Ones to Conquer Over Again.
IThe Citizen Special Service

SPOKANE, April 9. That he has had all the public offices he wants, and is not signing now fir new worlds to conquer nor old ones to conquer again, was the statement of Theodore Roosevelt in a speech delivered here last night The former president was very emphatic and created the impression that he was issuing an ultimatum to the eff feet he would not again be a can didate for the presidency. His pres ent trip, he said, is simply being taken to afford him an opportunity of thanking the people for past ia vors. MT, Roosevelt left this af- terECOn for Moscow. Idaho.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
CONVICTED OF FRAUD.

OAKLAND, April s. - Dr. Hzw- ard Merriam. a wealthy physician ol this city has been convicted oI using the mails to defraud. Dr. Mer- riam represented himself to be the head of a valuable oil property ana accumulated thousands of dollars by the sale of worthless certificates of stock in a fake company.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
CARNEGIE IS OPTIMISTIC
Believes That Japan Will Sian the
 New International Treaty.
[ The Citizen Special Service.

NEW YORK, April g. At a Peace dinner given at the Press club last night, Andrew Carnegie was the guest of honor. He stated that it was his belief that Japan will sign the new international peace contract and that the objects of t.e Peace society are now very near attain ment
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
TO PAY DIVIDEND TODAY

At 10 o'clock this morning the re- ceivers of the Washingt on-Alaska bank will commence the payment of another dividend of 162s per cent. This has been made possible by the decision of Judge Overfield to the effect that the s1O1,OOO seized at Cordova in January is the property of the Washing on Alaska bai-k, and not of the Dexter Horton bank, of Seattle, and by the agreement on the part of some of the larger de- positors to stand aside until more money is collected by the receivers.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
TWO BIG BATTlESHIPS,

WASHINGTON, April s. The two battleships provided for during the last session of congress are to be of 27,500 tons displacement. Each will be provided with 1i-inch guns and in other ways made more for midable than any battleships now in the navy of the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
SEATTLE THE THIRD CITY
Roosevelt Places Los Angeles and
 San Francisco Ahead of 1t.

The Citizen Special Service.l
 SEATTLE, April g. - In a letter received by the chamber of com merce, Theodore Roosevelt states it as hls belief that Seattle Is des tined to be the third largest city on the racific coast. He states that since his last visit to the coast he noticed greater improvement in San Francisco and Los Angeles than in any other city.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
FEARS FOR N. W. M. P.PARTY
Party That Left for Herschel Island
 Has Not Been Heard From.
fThe Citizen Special Service

me CItizen Special SerVice.I
 EDMONTON, April g. Grave fears are felt here in regard to the safety of Sergeant Fitzgerald and two constables of the Royal North West Mounted Police force whc started for Herschel Island in De Cember last. Since leaving there has been received no tidings of them and it seems now 10 be certain the entire party Ias perished.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10

We will speak out, NC will be heard, Though all earth'S systems crack, We will not bate a single word
 Nor take letter back"
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
COAL MINERS PERISH.

SCRANTON, April S.-r'ire broke out in one of the lower levels of the Pancoast mine at an early hour this morning, and the flames spread with such rapidity that be.ween 40 and 50 men and boys were shut eff from escape and perished in the StOpes.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
RECEIVES WORD OF
 HIS FATHERS DEATH

William E. Kenyon, of the local postoffice, has just received the sad intelligence that his father Ed mund Phillip Kenyon, died at his home at Windham, Conn.,, on March s. The deceased was in his 90th year and until the time of his death, which was caused by stroke of paralysis, had enjoyed robust health
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
CANNERY FLEET IS HELD UP
Hawaiian Laborers Jump Jobs on
 Arrival at San Francisco.
The Citizen Special Servi

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9. A number of Hawaiian laborers, engag- ed by the Alaskan cannery com. panies to go North with the fleet, have broken their agreement and they say they will remain in the states. They will try to obtain employment in the interior. All of the cannery vessels are loaded and ready to sail, but there are no crews and they will be delayed in- definitely
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
A CLEVER DODCE--WORKINC OVER THE TAIIINCS
RATES MAY BE LOWER.

VANCOUVER, April B. It Is understood here that the cancella. ton of the through rates to the in teriOr of Yukon and Alaska via the White Pass & Yukon Route will result in the lowering of rates. It Is thought that through rate on freight can now be obtained on a basis of S5O per ton
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
BIG LINER STILL AGROUND
Tugs Have Been Quite Unable tc
 Budge the Princess Irene.
tThe Citizen Special Service.l

The Citizen Special SerVice.I
 NEW YORK, April 9. The North German Lloyd steamship Princess Irene, which ran aground on Friday, Is still fast and the tugs have made no headway whatsoever. An investigation of the cause of the disaster will be commenced by the marine inspectors on Monday.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
PICTURE SHOW WEDNESDAY,

Another of the popular moving picture shows will te put on at the Auditorium by Messrs. Martin & koon, on Wednesday night, and 1t Is said that the pictures are even better than usual Popular prices will prevail and tickets may now be had at Halls bookstore.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
WANTS HIS MONEY BACK.

VANCOUVER, April s. - Edward Hogson, a we'll known engineer of the Rev. Dwight Hillis, of Brooklyn, for the recovery of stock In the Western Steel corporation, valued at $50,000, which Hodgson claims Hills obtained from him In fraud. u'ent manner.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
WAPPY IS INDICTED AGAIN
Former Seattle Police Chief Is In a
 Heap More Trouble.
[The Citizen Special S-rvice.l

SEATTLE, April g. Late last night former Chief of Police Wap- penstein was indicted by the grand jury for the first time. The speci- fic charge on which the indictment Is based is one of extortion, it be- ing alleged that he took $500 from he Pacific Coast company for pro- -ecting their dock Shortly after being arrested on the new indict- ment he was released on his own recognizanceS.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
STEAMER CRUSHED IN ICE.

NORTH SYDNEY, c. B., April B. Caught in the ice floes in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the steamer liar Ian was this morning crushed to pieces within plain view of land. The passengers and crew succeeded in reaching shore.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
FOLK TO PROSECUTE BRIBER
Former Governor Will Go After Man
 Whom He Had Indicted.
[The Citizen Special Service.l

The CitiZen Specia! SerVIce.I
 ST. LOUIS, April g. - So that he would have the time to undertake the prosecution of Ellis Wainwright, the millionaire brewer. former Gov ernor Folk has cancelled his lecture cur Wainwright was indicted an bribery charge in 1902, when Folk was district attorney.
The Alaska citizen., 1911-04-10
MISTRIAL IN HORNET CASE
Jury Is Unable to Agree In the Case
 of the FiIibusterers.
The Citizen Specjal Service

NEW ORLEANS, April g. The trial of the officers of the steamer Hornet, charged with filibust ering in the Honduran revolution, resulted in disagreement of the jury. The court discharged the jury yesterday evening and set the case again for trial on April 1S