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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19

Russia is almost a roadless land. 1t
is inconceivable to the foreign visitor
who has ever left the beaten track of
the railways in Russia how great en-
pire can have subsisted so long and so
successfully without even pretense
ut roads. The secret lies in the fact
that for five or six months in the year
nature herself provides roads over the
greater part of Russia - admirable
smooth, CLASSY roadways over hard
worn snow. The traffic is further
cheapened over these roads by the sub
stitution of a sledge runner for the
wheel and axle This brings the cost
Of land carriage as near the cheapness
of water borne freight as possible, and
it is the principal reason why Russia
in the twentieth century is still road
less land
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
Record Making Livestock
Show at Lewiston

The Fourth Annual show and
sale Of the Northwest Livestock
Association held in Lewiston last
week was remarkable in several
important particulars. The en-
tries of stock of all classes ap-
proXimated over 5000 head. This
according to the judgment of
persons familiar with the facts,
places the Northwest Livestock
Show this year in a class with
the Chicago International. The
interest of both breeders and
growers has been remarkable
and leading stockmen from the
states of Oregon, Washington,
Idaho and Montana have been
constantly in attendance at the
exhibition. In addition to this,
distinguished visitors, embracing
representatives of agricultural
newspapers and daily journals,
principal officers of the railway
companies of the northwest,
professors of colleges, represen-
tatives of the packing industries
and others, honored the show by
their presence and active in
terest. The attendance was un-
usually large, rivaling in interest
and numbers the district and
state fairs of this region.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
REVENUE MAKES SHIPMENT
Old Silver Property viii Again Be a
Producer.

The first shipment of ore from
the Revenue mine, locally known
as the Old California, situated
on American river, about one
mile southwest of town was
made this week. The mine is
being worked under lease and
most of the ore ship was taken
out in development. The vein
on the Revenue is very large,
and has a rich streak Of ore run
ming on the foot wall. The vein
as a whole is a good concentrat-
ing proposition, but for the pres
ent nothing but the first class
ore will be taken out.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
the findings of a reputable scien-
tific organization as a basis.

the findings of a reputable scien-
tific organization as a basis.
Mining men in the southern
and southeastern parts of the
state have noticed numerous in
dications Of valuable coal, clay
and cement deposits. The geo.
logical formation seems to be
the same as in the nearby Wyo-
ming coal districts. Some coal
has already been discovered, but
| am sure that a survey would
reveal other valuable deposits.
There are undoubtedly within
the borders of Idaho good cement
material, excellent building and
ornamental stone, clay for MAX
ing brick, drain tile, sewer pipe
and terra Gotta, and states for
roofing purposes. The discovery
and use of these would serve the
double purpose of providing
cheaper materials for construc-
ton and of establishing new in
dustries in the state. Moscow
Post.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
ORIGINAL Confidence Man.

A story is told of old New York and
of how the expression confidence
man" meant a man in whom one could
not place confidence at all. 1t is said
that some years ago a very well dress
ed man, with courteous address. was
wont to walk up and down the princi-
pal streets of the city. Whenever he
met a stranger who looked hopeful to
him he would approach the man, and
with the most delightfully."- frank man
ner he would ask:
my dear sir, have you confidence
enough in me, an entire stranger to
you, to lend me So for an hour or
two?"
And it is said that the man made an
extremely good living by this very sim
pie means.-New York Sun.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
Are Cascade Mountains
OF Recent origin?

Some very interesting conjec-
lures are opened up in regard to
formation Of the Western Hem
isphere by piece of petrifed or
silicified wood recently picked
up near the right of way of the
Northern Pacific railway in
Yakima canyon, Cascade noun
tains, Washington. The piece of
petrified wood, which is an un-
usually good sample, of this in
teresting phenomenon, was taken
from a stump some five feet in
diameter and ten feet high,
which is surrounded by lava for
a height of about three feet.
This stump is not more than one
hundred feet above the present
level of the Yakima river at an
elevation above sea level of ap-
proXimately 1850 feet. AS no
large trees are to be found now
below an elevation of 2200 feet
above sea level, it is apparent
that some gigantic alteration in
the original scheme of creation
has taken place in this section.
Local biologists advance the
suggestion that the Cascade
mountains may have been formed
by comparatively recent erosion
and that prior to their rising to
the present height, the climate
of the northwest east of the
Cascade mountains, was similar
to that which now exists west Of
the mountains where the infu-
ence of the Pacific Ocean and
the Japan current makes such g
striking change between the
coast territory and the inland
section.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19

cessful mining-he has the nerve
to back his own judgment with
his own money, and from recent
developments he will now be
able to show that when the
proper amount of surface work
is done, and a little common
sense used there is no occasion
of any one to make a mistake in
this country.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
Hauling Ore from the
Bengal Has Commenced

Teams are now at work haul
ing ore from the Bengal claim,
being worked under lease by M.
F. Tytler and Perry Bros. The
ore is being taken to the custom
plant, and milling will not COM
menced until the bins are full.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
WOULD BE
GREAT HELP
State Geological Survey for
Idaho.
is VERY Much NEEDED
Interview by GeGIOgiSt at American
Mining Congress.

Mining men, because of the
value of such research to their
and progressive far
mers, because it will lead to the
work of a soil survey, are ex-
pected to unite in movement
for a state geological survey for
Idaho, which will come before
the next session Of the legisla-
ture.
The geological survey in its
researches would make an in
vestigation Of the character of
the soils and the water supply
of the state, and thus be able to
answer queries of great import
ance to the farmer, which it is
not now in a position to do. A
movement to establish a bureau
Of soils was started few years
ago for the benefit Of the farmers
of the state, but because there
was no geological knowledge it
was abandoned.
Prof. C. A. Stewart, geologist
at the University Experiment
Station, recently discussed the
matter with leading mining men
at the mining congress at Spo-
kane.
Il discussed the matter with
many of the most prominent
mining engineers Of the country
at the recent meeting of the
American Mining Congress-" he
said, "and they were unanimous
ly of the opinion that a survey
would stimulate the mining in
dustry of Idaho. Few prospec-
tors have sufficient knowledge of
mineralogy and geology to get
the best results from their
efforts, The most experienced
are constantly finding rocks and
minerals which they cannot
identify. They should be able
to send these to an expert for
free identification and for an
opinion as to their possible value.
Valuable veins are usually found
in certain formations and q sur
vey could point out the favorable
regions.
After an ore deposit is located
the profitable mining of it de-
pends upon the understanding of
the geology of the district. All
large companies finds that ii
pays to employ an expert geo,
logist. A state survey would
help the small operator.
Another great service woulc
be in giving outside investors ar
idea of Idaho's wonderful min
eral wealth. We have rich re
sources, but need more publicity
to attract capital for their de
velopment. A properly admin
istered geological survey has the
confidence of mining men and it,
opinions are accepted at face
value. Engineers sent to ex
anime properties can do thei
work more quickly and repor
more confidently when they hav,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
CONCENTRATES.

From the Mining and Scientific Press.
Molten silver absorbs oxygen
in large quantities. The gas is
given off as the metal solidifes,
and results in blistered appear
ance Of the bullion.
In the gasoline-engine cylinder
the highest temperature reported
is in the neighborhood of 1000
degrees F. This is at the hottest
portion of the exploding mixture
of gas and air.
Metric carat as the standard
of weight for diamonds has been
adopted by SO leading jewelers.
of the United States. Under
this standard a carat will weigh
200 mg., a reduction Of 5.3 mg.
from the old system.
To produce high-grade cyanide
bullion after the acid treatment
Of zinc-boX precipitate, the zinc
sulphate must be completely re-
moved. The ordinary cleanup
press does not as rule wash
efficiently. The treated precipi-
tate should be allowed to settle
as soon as all action has ceased
in the acid tub. The zinc sui
phate solution is then pumped
through the cleanup press, and
the settled precipitate agitated
with large bulk of hot water.
Dilution with hot water. should
be carried on while filling the
press. The cakes should be
finally washed with clean hot
water and air-dried,
Zinc-dust is an impalpable
powder which forms in the dis
tillation of zinc when the zinc
vapor is cooled too rapidly in the
condensers or is diluted by too
large volume of gas. 1t may
constitute a large proportion of
the metallic zinc obtained in
electrothermic zinc smelling; but
in ordinary retort smelling it
usually amounts to between 3
and 10 per cent of the reduced
zinc. The powder consists Of
metallic zinc, with about 10 per
cent of oxide, which probably
exists as a film surrounding the
metallic particles. Marketable
zinc-dust must contain more than
10 per cent Of zinc oxide, and
must pass through a 100-mesh
screen. It's most important use
is in precipitating gold from
cyanide solutions, and is also
used in the dyeing industry, fire.
works, making hydrogen, and
electrozincing.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
OfOgrandG Property Shows
Up Well
High GRADE ORE IN tunnel
What Good Judgment and Nerve
viii Accomplish.

The recent strike in the Knob
Hill mine at Orogrand only illus
trates what perseverance and
good judgment can accomplish
in this country.
The Knob Hill mine is situated
on a high ridge between Quartz
creek and the East Fork of
Crooked river, and is owned by
Frank M. Peck. Last summer
Mr.. Peck opened the vein by a
shallow shaft and numerous open
cuts, and in this manner located
the ore body. He then started a
cross-cut tunnel to tap the vein,
and this week the tunnel entered
the ore shoot at a depth OF 100
it,, and on the dip of the vein of
about 1870 ft. The tunnel was
driven $50 ft. Where the vein
was cut it shows 18 inches OF
high grade ore that will run
about $1O0. The ore is about a
ft. wide, but the foot wall had
not been reached at last accounts.
The ore is very free, and is a
sugar quartz. The vein is on a
contact Of granite and rhyolite,
and shows a long shoot on the
surface.
Besides the vein that has now
been opened, the ground contains
several other veins of like
promise, and it is the intention
to drive the tunnel ahead to tap
one that is east, and is parallel
vein. This vein is much larger
than the one opened and it is
said the surface shows ore Of
about the same values. All OF
the claims in the. group show
good veins, and they will receive
attention as soon as the present
workings are opened up more.
Several years ago when Mr..
Peck was operating the South
Fork mine, he purchased the
Knob Hill mine from Orrin
Lamb, but did very little work
at this time. He left here when
the Porcupine boom was on and
went to that country, where he
was successful in several deals.
Whe the Porcupine boom had
subsidized Mr.. Peck returned to
Orogrande and commenced the
prospecting of his holdings.
After finding the first ore he
commenced to buy up surround
ing ground until he had his
property well protected.
The Twin Butte mill which is
situated on the river just below
the Knob Hill was in litigation,
and on this being settled, Mr..
Peck bought it and had it over
hauled, and it is now in shape to
commence crushing ore at any
time. The mill is driven by a
fine water power, taken from
the river, which has a head of
285 feet.
Besides having the experience
of number Of years of pros
pecting and mining, Mr.. Peck
possesses the one trait to sue
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19

From the Mining and Scientific Press.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19
Proof of the annual labor re

Proof of the annual labor re-
quired by statute on unpatented
mining claims is made by filing
of afidavits to that effect. In
Nevada the affidavit must be filed
within so days after the compile
tion of the work. 1t has been
held. that a single affidavit may
cover the work on several claims,
but in Jurisdictions where the
point has not been raised it is
well to avoid the possibility of
controversy by filing separate
affidavits.
Tho I;,,inor Mavyc. fo,s 60
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-12-19

Old papers for sale at Mining
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-03-19
NUBBI>s OF FARM NEWS.

F. W. Dubbs, a farmer near LIS
bon, ohio, was attacked by an IN
furiated bull which broke his arm.
The man managed to climb into a
tree, where he was found Some time
later with the bull paving the ground
and believing with rage. After the
animal mac been driven Off, it was
found hat DGbbs had died in the
tree.
Mrs. John w. Johnson. Of Willow
Bend, W. Va, was trying to separate
two lighting turkey cocks when a COW
charged and knocked her Sne
was 50 badly trampied and cut by the
animals hoofs that before being
rescued she was confined TO her bed
for several weeks and her injuries
may cripple her for life.
Y years & d PennsylVanl
farmer bought a young COW for $40.
Since then she has raised seven calves,
and a few eek z was sold for
beef. She weighed 1880 pounds and
brought $1V4.
In some experiments at the Mis-
souri, State Farm in the growing OF
forage. it was proved that pTofit OF
$4,000 per acre could be produced
from alfalfa by p%asturing and feed
ins it to hogs.
George G. Calkins, a farmer ear
Corning, Ia, took 81 turkeys to mar
ket which weighed 500 pounds gross
and they averaged 1886 per bird.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-03-19
DIRTY EGGS ON THE FARM.

While there are a few egg pro-
ducers who take the best of care Of
their product. the aNeragefarmer con
slGers the eggs produced on the farm
a by-product and makes very little
provision for their care, aside from
gathering them. A large loss is caused
by dirty ggs, the number being
enormous, and according to the esti-
mate Of Secretary Wilson Of the De
partment OF Agriculture, this money
loss to the farmers in the United
States amounting to about s5,000,eOO
annually.
This loss is very largely brought
about by lot gathering the eggs Of
ten enough. In wet weather more
dirty eggs are found thar at any otn-
er time. This is caused by the fact
hat the hens feet are often covered
with mud or other filth, and in going
on the nest to lay she soils the eggs
already in the nest.
An insufficient number OF nests is
often the cause of many OF the dirty
eggs found. Eggs are laid an the
ground and around the hay and straw
stacks. and becoming stained, are
classed as "dirties." Again when too
many eggs are allowed to remain in
a nest some r broken and many OF
the others become with
broker yolkS. This ~conOltlon is often
brought about by allowing the broody
hens to use the same nests with tine
layers. On q farm where n nest
to every four hens is provided and
the nests are kept clean and well
bedded. it is found that very few dirt,
z E are produced.
After gathering the Eggs care
should be taken not to put them
where they will become heated. Oh
near oil. onions. or other vegetables
as they readily absorb doors.
Although dirty eggs may be per.
fectly fresh, they invariably sell n.
seconds" and when but a few dirt,
eggs are mixed with an otherwise
/ fresh. clean lot, thew materially re
5 duce the price Of the clean eggs.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-03-19
NOTES.

There IS genuine ~satisfactnn m
owning thoroughbred stock and thy
cost no more to feed. Go in fot tho
best.
The smaller the quarters the great
er the care. Crowded fowls arr nlrh
more liable to hecome affected VIII
NeTTnln and disease.
A bone cutter Will surely pay fer
itself Green cut bone supplies tic
hen with ability to produc. eyss.
nouriSheS her feathers. and keeps her
IN general good health.
DO you like to see a sick frW =
the bird is not Of more than ordinary
value and the disease is serious IL, y
the AK with a steady hand.
Have YOU ever noticed the hCns
following the pillow and did YOU On
serve how fast the gruhs disappear
ed? This is good for the hens and
the land also. Encourage then
To reap profits from poultry The
flock mu be separated into pens -
smaller numbers. OvercrowdInG ~
is one of the greatest mistakes. and
this has been demonstrated.
once q week give the dr. king
dishes a ~scrubbing and scald Win
hot water in which a small quantity
or common baking soda has beer DIS
solved.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-03-19
EXPERIMENTS IN ARMY HORSE
BREEDING.

The public generally knows that the
government has outlined d plan 10
the breeding OF horses
for the army whereby mare owners
in suitable sections will have the com
mand of service to tirst-efass stations
free. in return for which they agree
to give the United States options on
resulting roals at a fair price. The
plan was taken up as a means 10 pro
vide a good supply of horses such Us
the army needs, which, TRANCE as It
may seem, is rapidly becoming more
and more limited. An appropriation
was suggested at the last session Of
Congress. but no action was AIKEN,
one objection being that the plan was
not practical-that farmers would
not enter into such agreements with
h government.
Fortunately funds were available
to make an experiment TO determine
this point. MIR. August Belmont, OF
New York., presented to the Govern
ment two of his best known stations,
Henry of Navarro and Octagon, mo
the Department of Agriculture placed
them at the command Of farmers in
the vicinity Of Front Royal, Virginia,
on exactly the terms outlined in the
government plan.
BY the approval Of the War De
pArtment, the price to be paid for The
resulting foals at three years of age
was $3.50. and no difficulty whatever
was experienced in getting farmers TO
breed their mares under these terms.
About SO mares were bred. the stall
lions reaching Virginia somewhat late
in the season and Octagon's useful
ness being curtailed by a severe at
tack Of distemper.
The interest Of the Virginia farm
ers is keen, and already fifty audi-
tional mares W been offered for
the season Of 1912, and the services
of more stations could easily be
utilized if available.
Circular rs of the Bureau of Ami
NAL Industry explains the Depart
ment's breeding plan and may De OBJ
tanned on application to the Secretary
of Agriculture, Washington, d. T..
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-03-19
NOTES OF THE SHEEPFOLD.

Py all means Keep the eve ianfo
firm the ram if you desire Dag
stron. sheen from them for III nouI-
ished lambs are apt 10 result
Don't be afraid of a little gram.
Good sheep are largely the prooucl
of good feed. 90,
BETTER buy the best rams YOU can
secure. A few extra dollars on d am
makes a lot of difference IN the ICONS
of the flock. The mutton part tos's
the same. the extra money expended
all goes to buy h qudiltS anu "
cannot get too much Of that.
An international priZe-vlnn1ng ram
to use on grade ewes This Is "fat
an Illinois farmer did last year. ana
he saws he never did better Win
sheep in his life.
why not buy a couple of hiGh-class
ewes? A few years hence you Will De
able to give your boy a NICE I'.ie
flock Of ewes. in the lille rals-
ing YOUR own rams, selling the sur
plus to your n%eighhors, doing a niue
missionary work and they cost no
more to raise than the KIND nat
are Just sheep.
10 not be afraid to shoot any
proving stray dog that may be
found on YOUR farm and particularly
if it should happen TO be in the
vicinity of the sheep. All States have
laws defining the rights Of land own
| ers and what may or may not be
done with the stray animals and II
will be we'll to study these laws. IL
some States there are laws winch
make killing Of dogs a little doubt
full. but when you are sure YOU art
right. keep the old shotgun loaoet
and ready for instant use.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-03-19

trench with w~ell-rotted manure ana
cultivate the soil back. Then, with a
sharp hoe, cut out all the weak ana
diseased plants left, leaving the plants
about six inches apart. These Will
send out runner and form a
new bed by fail. In this way. much
Setting Strawberry Plants. The set
ting of the plant at the left is TOO
shallow: that at the right too deep:
the center plant is properly set with
its crown even with the surface or
The ground.
diseased foliage and some insects are
gotten rid Of. a good horse-cuIti-
Nator can often be used instead OF a
Diow. The use TO which the fruit is
to be put will nfuenc the picking. II
for home or local use the fruit may
be picked somewhat ripper than If It Is
to be shipped a long distance. NO mat
ter where it is marketed, care must
be used in picking TO keep the patch
picked clean every day.
DO o pick when the fruit or vines
are wet. as this will cause the frult
to be soft and to spoil in transit. Many
find it to be an advantage
to take the fruit from the field TO d
packing shed. and there repack. using
only ripe, uniform sized ruit in the
package. NeatneSs OF package. as
we'll as quality of fruit, is a gfeat
factor in marketing.