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Douglas Island news., 1912-08-28
The officers of the Maryland, who

The OHCSTS OI JuS mdTylduu, WuO have visited the Matanuska coal fields in Alaska, found great tquautitles of eX- cellent coal in that field, There is nothing new about this. Not only lab oratory tests, but actual trials by the cruiser Buffalo, several years since, showed that the Matauuska coal, for naval purposes, is better than any now in general use in the navy. If the rail. road were completed and the coal fields opened, the navy, by using Matanuska coal, could save over million dollars a year and have coal of better quality than now in use.
 Information has been received rela- tive to the options secured on gold properties near Juneau, Alaska, for the syndicate represented by Hayden, Stone ,& Go. D. c. Jacklin and A. F. Holden have returned from inspecting the mines. The mines are across the bay from the TreadwelI properties and include the Alaska Gestineau and other mines The Alaska Gastihe eau is a consolidation of the Alaska Perse verance, Oxford and Sheep Creek prop critics. Interested in the deal are Hayden, Stone X Co.,, DC. Jackling and A. F. Holden, as we'll as few other prominent mining men. The option is on a majority of the S3,5O0O0O bond is sue and over 80 per cent of the capital stock. It is understood that Messrs. Jackling and Holden have recommend ed the construction of a6,000-ton mill. Mining Science.
 In defense of the future prospects of it's home town, the Seward Gateway says: We confess our inability to agree with some of our pessimistic friends who assume to believe that the greater "pull" or influence with the powers that be, alleged to be possessed by neighboring town, will result in the establishment of the proposed gov ernment naval base at that point, rather than on Resurrection bay. The naval base will be established on Res urrection bay, simply on the grounds that it is by far the best harboriu Alas ka, and one of the best in he world, and adapted, in all respects for the pur- pose in view, Vast public improve ments of such nature are not deter, mined by "puIl" or influence exerted by private individuals or corporations, but on the merits of the harborage facilities afforded. It is ridiculous to suppose that experienced naval men will pass up a harbor absolutely free from reefs or shoals, admitting full free entrance from the high seas, in favor of narrow channel, dangerous in the extreme, possessed by our con testing neighbor. 1t should be under stood that these naval commanders are solely responsible for the warships un. der their command. A loss of one of these monster fighting craft means dis grace and even discharge from the service. Itis manifest, therefore, that their own sefishinterestsd demand that they select the safest harbor possible. There is no cause for worry about the
 
 naval base. It will be installed where nature has provided every natural ad- vantage for it. And that place is Res nrrection bay And no one knows this fact better than the experienced naval men who will have much to do in making the. selection.
Douglas Island news., 1912-08-28

Alaska has not yet recovered from the effects of the volcanic eruption of Mount Katmai in June and the federal government will be obliged to furnish emergency rations and supplies for some time. The people of Kodiak isl- and are in need of the quickest atten- tion. Their vegetable crops were ruined. Secretary MacVeagh has or dered ten tons of potato oes from Seattle to prevent scutvy breaking out among the.inha bitants. Afognaa island is re- covering to some extent, but will need emergency rations during the winter. The people on the mainland, who were rendered homeless by the eruption, have erected new town on ,Ivanof bay, 150 miles west of the volcano, and christened Perry, in honor of Capt. Perry. of the revenue cutter Manning, whose heroic work at the time of the disaster broughtforth letter of com .mendation from President Taft. The new city is fourishing and needs no assistance.
 "sITKA HOT SPRINGS" aaccom. modations, American or EurgNa7Jhp plan.
Douglas Island news., 1912-08-28

A note of real progress may be found in the following from the Seward Gate way: A two~stamp Joshua Hendy mill, with all necessary adjuncts, arrived on the steamer Admiral Sampson yester- day, and will be installed on the Brew. er.Hayden Cotter gold'quartz property at mile7. The mine is being developed under the immediate direction of Fore man Dougherty, and the results thus far achieved are very satisfactory.
 The Council City and Solomon River railroad, which has been in bad "fnan- ciaI straits for several seasons, will be put up at auction soon by the receiver. The road is broad gauge line, g miles in length. extending from Norton sound o Penelope creek. The original plans of the organizers of the company pr ovided for the construction of the road to CoaUcil City, distance of 5l miles. The railroad is known as the "Wbite Star Line"
 James Kelly, alaborer about 42 years of age, fell under the wheels of train at B below on Bonanza on the Klon- dike Mines railway. Both legs were crushed below the knees and virtually were severed. The engineer and the fireman and others of the train crew did not see the man on the track, so it is thought certain he was attempting to get on one of the cars after the engine had passed, and in that way fell and went beneath the wheels.
 President J. C. Lang, of the National Grocery Company, Seattle, recently re- ceived a cablegram from Nome stating that the power schooner k. L. Dwyer had been wrecked near Kotzebue sound: Thevessel left Seattle last May with a cargo for Far North points. The cablegram said that part of the schooner's cargo had been saved, but that the vessel would be a total loss. The vessel was owned and navigated by Capt. Alex Allen The Dwyer was 69 feet long and F feet beam. She was valuek atS15,oOO,
 For some unknown reason there is a widely prevalent Idea that the United States offers a reward for the discovery of tin mine that eau be worked at ,proft. Many letters are received by the geological survey each year asking about this supposed reward. Where the rumor started is unknown, but it seems to be fostered by Rnscrupulous or ignorant persons. The surveys of- .flcials state that the United States does not offer and so far as known to them, never has offered reward for the dis covery of tin mine or any other mine. Mining Science.
 A. Christensen, chief of the field di- vision of the United States general land office, returned to Seattle yester- day, after months trip to Alaska, says the Seattle P.I Mir. Christensen was accompanied by his secretary, EFT. Linder, and testimony in behalf of the government in half a dozen cases was taken in Seward, Valdez and Juneau. One of these cases, MT. Christensen says, is likely to prove of some interest, Involving as it does homestead entry made by Harry E. Revelie on Resurrec- tion bay. The government charges that the entry was made in behalf of the Alaska Central Railroad company.
Douglas Island news., 1912-08-28

"SITKA HOT SPRINGS" aaccnm. modations, American or Eurapa1,ii plan. For terms apply 10 pr. FaIl8slaldard, Sanitarinm. Alaska.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
RED, ROUGH HANDS MADE
SOFT AND WHITE
MADE:

For red. rough, chapped and bleed.
Ing hands, dry, assured, itching. burn
ing palms. and painful finger-ends,
with shapeless nails, oDe-night CUT
cura treatment works wonders. Di-
rections: Soak the hands, on retir.
ing, Ia hot water and Cuticura Soap,
Dry. anoint with Cuticura Ointment,
and wear soft bandages or old, loose
gloves during the night. These pure.
sweet and gentle emollients preserve
the hands. prevent redness, roughness
and chapping, and impart In a single
night that yelvety softness and white
ness 20 much desired by women. For
those whose occupations tend TO In
jure the hands, Cuticura Soap and Gu
ticura Ointment are wonderful.
CutIcura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32.p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

terested in the sale of the stave silo,
are that II will crack aud fall down,
and that Furthermore II does not pre-
serve the silage. IL is quite true that
both these conditions have been met
with in many cases.
If the structure is properly reinforced,
however, there is not the least danger
of It cracking or falling down. II the
walls are made of q mixture contain
ing sufficient cement so that the wall
is not too porous, the silage does not
spoil. Ii requires some little skill to
properly build concrete sllo. A
farmer who has had no experience at
the work should secure the assistance
of someone who has had experience
before attempting to build concrete
silo.
The two things to- be especially re-
garded in building the concrete silo
are to have an abundance of iron for
reinforcement, and sufficient cement
In the mixture to make the walls i'm
pervious to air II is a good plan to
20 over the inside wall of concrete
silo each year, or at least every
second year before filling, with a mix.
ture of cement and water. The mix
ture should be about the consistency
OF whitewash. This helps to close up
the pores of the wall and to exclude
the air. After a concrete silo stands
empty during the summer, the walls
become very dry. When the moist
silage is put in, the walls absorb
moisture from the silage. This may
result in white mould forming near
the outer edge. This condition, when
present. indicates that the concrete
has been made too porous. The mix
ture should have contained a greater
proportion of cement. BY applying
the wash of cement and water this
trouble may be avoided.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

For the last fifteen years all silos
lave been built round, and this is the
only style recommended at present.
rhe essential things in sllo construc-
lion are to have an air tight wall,
smooth on the inside go the sllage can
settle properly and structure
sufficiently strong to hold the enor
nous pressure OF the silage. and dur
able enough SO that 1t will not be
accessory to replace-it for some time.
Successful silos have been built in
a variety of ways of different ma
terias, including wooden slaves, con-
crete, wood plastered with cement.
atone, wood, brick. iron and tile,
The most common silO found In
this state is the stave silo. This Is
built on the plan of the stave water
tank. 1t is purchased ready to put
together, requiring only that the
foundation be made. a foundation Is
built OF concrete. The walls should
be about eight inches thick and
should extend two or three feet into
the ground. On this the silo Is
erected.
There are many types and forms OF
stave silos, and It is impossible to
say which Is best II is preferable
o use those havirg one piece slaves.
The continuous door Is more con
venient. Little positive evidence is at
hand as to which wood Is most suit
able and durable for silo building The
following statement regarding the
average number of years wood will
remain without decay is supplied by
he Bureau OF Forestry, u. s. Depart
ment OF Agriculture:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
FOR SAFETY TO THE DRIVER
Mirrors Installed on Streets Of English
Towns Have Proved Of Mate
rial Benefit.

Mirrors at street corners TO provide
for the drivers OF vehicles q view OF
the cross streets have been installed
In at least two towns in England. In
Folkestone there is an acute angle
street crossing where one corner is
built up close TO the curb. On this
corner is placed a 24x24 inch mirror
supported on gas pipe standards at
such an angle that drivers of vehicles
coming toward the built.up corner
from either OF the two opposite streets
can see up the streets ut right angles
to their path.
The engineer in charge states that
owing to the impossibility OF motor.
lists seeing any oncoming traffic sew
eral accidents and narrow escapes
have occurred at that point. Since
the mirror has been fixed he has not
heard of anything approaching an ac-
cident. The damp, mist, rain or frost
have no Ill effect on the mirror,
which ia occasionally cleaned by Il
passing lamplighter when cleaning his
lamps.
At Malmesbury. in Wiltshire, mir.
ror five by eight feet in size. support
ed on standards 80 that its top is 10
feet above the street. occupies an an
gular position at the apex Of closed
right.angle curve. The engineer In
charge says: THE mirror requires
scarcely any cleaning; only a wipe
over once in about three months. -
Engineering News.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
A. C. Page, College Of Agriculture,
University OF Missouri.

Farm butter is VIGOROUSLY bad.
There Is no denying 1t, much az we
would like to do honor to the products
of the farm. Creamery butter is the
hest, and the customer prefers 1t ana
pays a better price for 1t. Why is
It SO?
II is because the farmer, or the
farmers wife. or whoever attends 10
the buttermaking has not learned to
be as careful with some certain de-
tails as the professional buttermaker
In the big creamery. Yet these things
are not so difficult to attend to-
II begins with the COW, The milk
must be kept clean and 1t must there
fore come from clean COWS. 1t must
be properly cared for so that 1t de-
yelops no bad favors. At the cream
cry they put in the kind Of bacteria
they desire and get the flavor they
want. On the farm this can be at
tended to as well by keeping the
cream clean and at the proper tenn
perature.
Churning has number OF details
that need more care. overchurning,
making pasty, greasy butter, Is per-
haps the most common. me
creamery stops the churn as soon as
the butter is In granules the size OF
wheat grains, but the farmers wife
often churns until the butter Is In a
solid lump. This makes a difference
overworking 1t il another thing that
gives this greasiness. A number oil
such details go together to make a
better product. The farm should pro
luce the best. 1t is worth while, and
the price that good butter. attractive
ly put up will bring, VIII more than
pay the difference.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
HER LITTLE HAND IN HIS
Mr.. Pecke's Explanation az TO Reason
Somewhat Dispeiled the odor
Of Romance.

Henne and Pecke were two henpeck-
ed married men. The other day they
met, and, after a few casual remarks
concerning the weather. the subject
OF women and unfortunate husbands
was-perhaps naturally-discussed. To
Henne, however, suddenly came
thoughts of years ago, when he was
a happy bachelor. and Unconscious
OF what Fate had In store for him)
was walking out" a girl who was,
later on, destined to bring him sor-
row and misery.
Pecke. seeing ''far-away" look In
his companions eyes, inquired the
meaning. Henne retorted dramat-
ically, II was Just then thinking, old
fellow. Of those happy days long ago
when used to hold that girls hand
in mine for hours-when-"
But the equally unfortunate Pecke
suddenly cut his companion short by
exclaiming: why, that's nothing !!
Cheer up! DO you know, only yes
terday held my wife's hand for three
solid hours"
"What7" said the startled Henne.
Yes, It's a fact" resumed Pecke,
sorrowfully; ''and declare II I'd let
loose she'd have killed me. "-London
Tit.Bits.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

Aren't you afraid you may become
a slave to the smoking habit?"
No can quit whenever | want
to-"
How do you know that? Have you
ever tried III"
No: but I've cured myself of the
habit OF voting for every candidate
who is nominated by the political
party to which belong and man
must have a strong Will to do that.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

ut was never so known before,
says Rankin Dunfre. local angler
who wasn't angling on the occasion In
point. 81 was crossing the bridge near
home swinging my lantern, for the
night was dark. heard a great
splash, got down on the bank with
my lantern to see the cause, and 10
and behold 16-inch fish lay founder
ing In the weeds. The lantern must
have scared him out of the water
don't you NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Rec
ord.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Expect Big Sale Of Red Cross Seals

Expect Big Sale OF Red Cross Seals.
The campaign for selling Red Cross
seals this year will be carried on In
practically every state and territory In
the United States, and even in Porto
Rico, the Canal Zone. Hawaii and Phil
lippine islands. No less than 100000
volunteer agents. including depart
ment, drug and other kinds of stores,
motion picture theaters. individuals,
and others, will be engaged In the
work. Before the sale is completed
II is expected that at least 100000, 000
seals will have been printed and dis
tributed, besides several million post
ers. display cards aud other forms of
advertising literature.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

Cows will soon be starting to WORK
again for the winter. Do you know
how faithful worker the COW Is? DO
you realize that she works in eight
hour shifts, three shifts day? DO
YOU know that, she needs good
nourishlng food in order that her
work may be effective? Then remem'
her not to turn her into the stalk
field this winter. She will appreciate
:. The remedy is to build siio and
ave canned green corn for her and
re rest of the stock all winter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Prize Winner.

what arc these cups for?" asked u
well.dressed man of u jeweler, point
ing to some lovely silver cups on the
counter
These are race cupa TO be given as
prizes"
III that's so, suppose you and ] race
for one?" And the stranger, with the
cup in his hand. started, the teweler
after him. The stranger won the cup
keystone.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

1t does not preserve the silage any
better than does one with wall OF
wood. On the other hand, If the con-
crete wall Is properly constructed so
that the air is kept out. the silage WIZ
be preserved in perfect condition, The
objections that are often raised 10 'he
concrete silo, especially by those ill.,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

To be sweet and clean. every WON
an should use PaxtIne in sponge bath
ing. 1t ersdicates Precipitation and
all other body odors. At druggists,
CSC box or sent postpaid on receipt Of
price by The Paxton Toilet Co, Bos,
ton, Mass.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

II is a good time to consider some
kind OF q water supply for the house
A pump and kitchen sink will save
many a backache, and will cost less
than twenty dollars. The amount
that would be saved in a single sea
son from testing the seed corn would
install a complete system as con-
venient and helpful as is In a modern
city home. The OK tear was
abandoned years ago In most parts,
but some Missouri farmers still carry
water to the house Tor let their wives
do it, in buckets. II Is too expensive.
The modern way 10 cheaper and pre-
longs life.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

Pa's Rather Indefinite.

PA. what is an anachronism ?"
"Oh. that's something or other
smart people are always finding in
Shakespeare's works. Now. run along
and play"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
THE MAKING OF BUTTER PREPARING FOR The WHEAT
A. C. Page, University Of Missouri,
College of Agriculture.

Careful farmers are already prepar.
ing the seed bed for the wheat tnat
goes In this fall. One of the greatest
factors that limits the production of
wheat ordinarily is the poorly pre-.
pared seed bed
Prof. NJ. +. Miller of the Agronomy
Department of the University of Mis-
souri, ascribes the 'heaving" OF wheat
to the looseness and Goodness of the
lower layer of the bed. If the surface
Is piowed and allowed to stand quite
while, then is narrowed, the top viii
appear to be smooth and In good con
dition while the part a few inches
underneath will be made up OF large
clods and openings. TheBe openings
not emily cut OFF the supply of water
which should rise from the subsoil,
but In a wet time they will fill with
water and lift when freeze comes.
The simplest remedy, and the moss
effective one, for this coarseness in
the lower part of the seeded, is to
disk the ground thoroughly before
ptOWInB IL. lHeu tHeTe Will De no
clods that cannot be reached and
dealt with. Furthermore, the disked
surface will pillow with less horse.
power, and the weeds will turn under
better.
Two things then, are extremely i'm.
portant in preparing wheat land: One
is to disk before breaking: the other
Is to do 1t soon enough so that the
seeded will have time to settle well
before seeding time. The moisture
will be started up and the seed viii
have the best kind of start.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Consistent.

Your friend is very particular
about conformity in all things, isn't
he?"
Yes, indeed, When he went on his
last spree the family were in mourn
Ing and he saw only black snakes"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

Tell 1t not In Gath, but there are
church members who look too happy
ut a horse race and too solemn in
prayer meeting.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces inhamma
lion, sliays pain, cures wind collie. 25c q bottle
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
WhY7

George. don't you think. now that
your salary has been raised, we can
have an automobile?"
"Oh, | suppose we can have one, II
we wish, but why be 80 common"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Average number
OF years OF
life. untreated.

The stave silo preserves the silage
as we'll as any type in use. 1t Is
easily erected and can also be taken
down II It is desired to move It, The
disadvantage of this type OF siio Is
that It gives some trouble on account
of driving out, and attention must be
given to keeping the hoops at the
right tension. II should be fastened
securely with wire cables attached to
sleepers placed in the ground a snort
distance from the structure, otherwise
IL may blow over or collapse when
empty. The stave silo should be ex-
pected to last from ten to fifteen
years, depending upon the wood from
which 1t IL made and other conditions.
Those that are made of wood treated
with Creosote or other suitable wood
preservatives are more durable than
the untreated. The cost will vary and
can be easily obtained from agents,
In the central part OF Missouri u
stave silo 16 by 80 feet will cost about
$3.50 at the present time This estl'
mate does not include the foundation.
The concrete silo may be built OF
blocks or with solid walls. The lat
ter is sometimes called monollthic.
The solid wall structure Is to be
recommended rs the best.
The advantages of a concrete silo
are that when once properly built II Is
"A permanent structure and Is not
damaged by fire or wind or drying out
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
His Rank.

Mistress-W I'm sorry you want
to leave me- Mary; but what's your
reason?
Mary keeps silent.
ss-Something private7
Mary tsuddenlyl mum; please
mum. he's lance corporal.-lllustrat
ed Bits.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

Where are marital rods In pickle
kept?"
II should suggest In family Jars"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15
Speed the partlnu Guest.

Father NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. you
stay little longer?
Departing Visitor-No. Haven't a
red cent left
Father Knickerbocker--Oh! Well,
good.by.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-08-15

Once In u great while loves labor
is lost, but more often It is misplaced