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1; A HINT FROM THE KLONDIKE Joseph Ladne, the famous trapper nd miner and the present owner of Dawson City, and for many years tha agent of the Alaska Commercial Com pany, gives a hint to persons going to Alaska, and pays great compliment to B well-known artiole. He writes: "I have always need the Royal Bak ing Powder in Alaska and Northwest Territory, as no other gave equal satis faction in that harsh climate. 1 also found my customers always insisted on having that brand." An English prophet announces for 1898 the discovery of the north pole, the opening of communication with Mars, war in Europe, a revolution in gouth Amerioa, riots in London and the kidnaping of the young king of Bpain. That South American event 0 resonatly cejtaia o 'happen.' T A new rubber overBhoe for wet Weather Wear does not extend around the heel, but is fastened to the narrow part of the shoe sole by spring dips to hold it in place. A neat attachment recently patented to prevent bicycle lamps from going' out, consists of a piece of wire gauze bent to form a basket surrounding the flame to shield it from sudden draughts of air. A LONG lOOK AHEAD. The politicians are even now beginning to wei(th the pohsibllities involved in the next presidential election. The papers are full of electioneering gossip, and venture predictions as to the future which are somewhat too Belf confldent But it is safe to say that a system atic course of HoBtetrer's Stomach Hitters will renew health In the malarious, bilious, rheu matic, costive or nervous. Dressmakers can make use of a new thread -cutter whioh is formed of a small steel blade, surrounded by a bent wire casing having a pin at 'the back to attach it to the dress in a handy posi tion for use. FITS Femn-netly Cured. No fltsor mrvcmsnes J 1 1 after first day's use of Dr. Kline's oreat Nerve Iteatorer. Swid for Fltt.il fcs.oo trial bottle and treatise. DR. B. lL K t.Ttt p ni, imi Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, Four aldermen and a banker of Mun sing, Mich., are under arerst on a charge of bribery in connection with the acceptance of the new water works. For the present the Cuban war question is sidetracked at Mnnsing. Piso's Cure for Consumption is the best of all cough cures. George V. LoU, Fa boucher, La., August 26, 181)5. Bicycle handle bars are being made of a short piece of wood for the center section, with grips on each side of the head and metallio tubing extensions on both ends of the wood bar curved to the usual shape and ending in a second pair of grips. It is estimated that the nerves, with brandies and minute ramifications con necting with the brain exceed 10,000,- 000. To hold crayons for blackboard or drawing work a tube is fitted with clamping jaws at one end and a sliding rod at the other end, to force the chalk into position. It is estimated that over 80 tons of diamonds have been unearthed in the the South African fields during the laet 18 rears. These represent a total value of 1280,000.000. KEItVOUS PROSTRATION. "Will you kindly allow me," writes Miss Mart E. SAiDT.of Jobatowrt, K. J.f to Mrs. Finkham, " the pleasure of ex pressing my gratitude for the wonder ful relief I have experienced by taking1 your Compound? I suffered for a long1 time with nervous prostration and gen eral debility, caused by falling of the womb. It seemed as though back would never stop ach ing. I could not sleep. I had dull headaches. I was weary all the time, and life was a burden to me. I sought the seashore for relief, but all in vain. On my return I resolved to give your medicine a trial, cured. I took two bottles and was I can cheerfully state, If more ladies would only give your medicine a fair trial they would bless the day they saw the advertisement, and there would be happier homes. I mean to do All I can for you in the future. I have you alone to thank for my recov ery, for which I am very grateful." THE BEST LEAD IS THE LEAD THAT WEARS LONGEST. It Is Known si WESTERN WHITE LEAD Write to us about It. Our book on painting SENT FREE. Cleveland Oil i Paint Mfg. Co., PORTLAND, ORECON. Plain or with Cutter. The beat needle In the mar ket. Used by all wk mini. Fur tale by all gen eral merchaudlse stores, or by WILL FINCH CO., 30 Market Street, Ban Francisco, Cat 3233 wriii:iJaW:L CUHtS rVnkSt St All IiS f Aits. up. Tartes Good. Use I I Bert Cough Syr v a... 3 In lime. Sold try druggist. uu, 0mm f r m 4 - Hen-Tight Fence. On many farms the hens could be given free range if the garden fence were a sufficient barrier to the fowls. The cut shows a picket fence with a picket extending upward for fifteen inches every twelve feet. To these ex tended ends of the pickets is stretched a twelve-inch strip of wjre netting, as shown in the sketch. In the promi nence of the pickets the fowls do not clearly notice the netting until they fly against it. After a few trials they will give up the attempt to fly over. Toultry yard fences can be constructed in this way, using ordinary pickets, and above them any needed width of netting, according as the fowls are Brahmos, Plymouth Rocks or Leg horns. Orange Judd Fanner. (Skill in Bee Cnltore. Simplicity and efficiency are the main requirements of the mcleru bee hive. The hive produces no honey, but It is an indispensable implement In bee culture. The best implement is often a failure in Inefficient hands, while an efficient operator can make a partial success even with poor tools, but for a first-class job we look for a good me chanic with the best tools. In the pro duction of honey we must produce the very finest goods at the lowest possible figure. This we can accomplish only by hav lng the best bees, the best hives and implements and handling the same in telligently and economically. The man who rides "hobbies" and runs after "fads" in bee culture will have a lean bank account. New England Farmer. Burned Lime as a Fertilizer. Wherever limestone abounds it will pay farmers to take some of these stones and subject them to as Intense heat as possible. This decomposes the lime in the stone, turning it white and making It Into flnepowder by putting water on it. This makes an excellent fertilizer. It may be thought that lime Is not needed on land whore limestone abounds. But in its natural state lime stone dissolves by rains much too slow ly for the best growth of crops. Lime is a necessity for the wheat crop. It is also valuable in the garden, especially for cabbages, which require It to pre vent them from becoming club-rooted, when grown on the same land too fre quently. Horse Had a Conscience. A remarkable performance was re cently witnessed by two stablemen In Victoria, B. C. A horse confined In a box-stall Jumped out of his box over a gate three feet nine Inches high, the BACK TO HIS HAY. open space above being the same height, went to the water trough and drank and then deliberately jumped back again to his captivity. The horse is a powerful chestnut and Is of good size. Overworking Young Horses. While it is well to break the colt to drive while it Is a yearling, It should not be allowed to do any work until It is two years old, and then not be set to any heavy pulling. Three years old, or, better still, four years; is a better time, and the younger age only for Perche rons, or some of the breeds of heavy dranght horses. With the active, ner vous breeds there is sure to be injury unless muscles and bones have been fully devloped and hardened before the horse is set at hard work. Most horses are at their best for work at six or sev en years of age. Early Potatoes in Gardens. It is the bablt of most farmers to plant a few potatoes for early use In the garden. But this is bad practice, because often the potatoes are planted on the same ground year after year, and as the germs of disease live in the soli over winter, the potatoes thus grown are most likely to be diseased. Besides, where potatoes are grown In accession, the soli Is filled with hard- Ilj-.yfe 13 ED - H 01 - E . 3D I H E 1 H ' '. i-H-pi i ! - it i i i F HEN-TIGHT PICKET FBNCB. shel potato bugs, wblca come up just about the time the potatoes do, and will often be found gnawing the potato shoots before It is fairly out of the ground. It Is much better to plow a clover sod somewhere on rich land for the early potatoes, and reserve the gar den for vegetables not 3 easily grown by field culture. Superiority of Dehorned Cattle. Fackers probably pay more for dis horned cattle. They always ship bet ter, resulting in less bruising, and, while the scratching of horns on the hides very rarely does any great dam age, It Is frequently discriminated against by hide buyers. The dressed carcass is also blemished if any bruises 9CflTv Ju t'1? main, therefore, dishorn ed cattle dress much better. 'Where cattle are kept up we should say by all means that the dishorning system is preferable for packing-house purposes. Rural New-Yorker. Cottonseed Meal. The hulls of cotton seed are exceed ingly hard to digest. For this the cot tonseed meal that contains many of the black specks which are parts of ' the hull should never be fed to young stock, or even to older stock, unless it has been gradually accustomed to its use. The meal free from specks Is very rich food, and especially in the material for furnishing strength. It needs to be fed with some divisor that contains lit tle nutrition, and for this purpose grain straw Is better than hay. as it Is less likely to cloy the animal. Stone or Cement Floors for Dairies. There is no floor for a dairy so good as flagstone aud cement between the joints. It will not absorb milk or cream as board or brick will do. Is easily cleaned, and Is always easily kept cool In summer. The cost of a cement floor Is not much, if any, greater than that from other material that will not give half so good satisfaction. The dairy floor should be even with the surface of the solL or but very slightly above ft. Removal of Large Trees. American tree planters find no diffi culty In moving large trees. Trees up to three feet in circumference are fre quently moved, and generally with great success. The Gardeners' Chron cle reports the removal of a large pur- plo beech, which was forty feet high and six feet three inches In girth at four feet from the ground. The tree was moved in 1880, and is still grow ing vigorously. Meehans' Monthly. Strawberry Planting;. Do not put the strawberry plants too close together In the rows If you desire strong runners to grow. Some varie ties send out more runners than others, and that fact must be kept in view. Novices, when purchasing their straw berry plants this spring, should make all Inquiries of the nurseryman In re gard to the habits of the variety select ed or mistakes may be made in culti vation. Black Rot in Cabbaue. There Is a disease of cabbage most ly of the early kinds known as black rot, which can not be prevented from spreading after it appears among the plants. It can be diffused by manure. seeus, insects and dust, and is most ac tive when the weather is warm. The only way to get rid of it is to refrain from growing cabbage on the same land for several rears. The Wonon Road. A heavy road roller on country roads will at least pack the earth and pre vent ruts, though It is difficult to find a good road when the frost is leaving the ground unless the road is well draiued and carefully made. Fast Walking Horses. A horse trained to walk fast, wheth er he be for the saddle, single harness or team, always commands a better price than one equally good In other respects, but a slow walker. Save the Wood Ashes. Do not let the wood ashes of the farm go" to waste. They are valuable on the garden, and for corn and wheat as well, and tho value of a liberal ap plication will be seen for years. Tens to Remember. Ten hens In a house ten by ten feet are enough. Ten eggs Is the average number to each pound. Ten hens with one male Is about the proportion. Ten chicks, when Just hatched weigh about one pound. Ten weeks from shell to market Is the time allotted a chick. The yard should be at least ten times as the floor of the house. Ten flocks, each consisting of ten hens, are enough for an acre. Ten pounds Is a good weight for males of the larger breeds, one year old. Ten months In the year Is usually the highest limit of time during which a hen will lay. Ten cents per pound Is about the average price of hens In market for the whole year. Ten quarts of corn, or its equivalent, should feed a hen ten weeks, If she Is of a large breed, but ten quarts In three months Is about a fairer proper tlon. Ten cents should feed a chick ten weeks, and it should then weigh two pounds, If highly fed, the ten cents covering the greatest abundance of food. That pimple on your arm, those eruptions, itching and burning hives, just as surely indicate impurities in the blood, which should have prompt and careful attention, as do boils, carbun cles, ulcers, salt rheum and the sever est forms of scrofula. Hood's Sarsa parilla cures all humois of the blood of every form and degree. that Tired Feeling So common in the spring, is also due to the weak, thin, depleted condition of the blood. Make your blood pure by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and you will be strong and ready for work, will have good appetite and good health. Try Hood's Sarsaparilla this spring. "I feel it my duty to let people know how much good Hood's Sarsaparilla did for me. My health was poor and I had doctored and taken medicine, but found no relief, so I thought I would try Hood's Sarsacarilla. After takine two bottles I fel t better and I kept on taling it and now Is Amerioa's Greatest Medicine because it cures when all others fail. Sold British Postal Keformg. Numerous reductions of charges and extensions were made by the British postoffice during 1897. Postage on domestio letters was made one penny for four ounces, with an additional half penny for every two ounces. Thus in Great Britain it oosts only 8 cents to send a letter weighing six ounces, while in the United States it would cost twice as much. Merohants are allowed to inclose bills with goods sent by paroel post. Most important was the comple tion of the transfer of the trunk tele phone system of the United Kingdom to the postoffice department. During the year the deposits in the postal sav ings banks increased about $35,000,000. A Lady tried Schilling's Best tea and did not like it. She tried it again and made it according to direc tions. It's her only tea now. Safety Hat Tins. In a new safety hat pin a spring arm is attached to the head of the pin and extends a short distance down its shank, ending in a sharp point at right angles with a pin to engage the fabric as the pin is pushed into position. SHAKE INTO YOUR BODES. Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen smarting feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discov ery of the age. Allen's Foot-Ease makes tight-tittlng or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for chilblains, sweating, damp, callous and hot, tired aching feet. We have over 10.000 testimonials of cures. Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. Bv mail 'for 25c. in stamps. Tria package F'ltEE. Address Alleu S. Olm sted, he Koy, N. Y. A single stone 115 feet long, 10 feet square at one end, and 4 feet square at the other, has been successfully cut from the sandstone auarries at Hough ton Point, Wis. It is supposed to be the longest monolith ever quarried. A neat pencil holder is formed of a curved spring section to surround the pencil with a pin in tho back by which the holder can be quickly attached to the coat or vest. HUME PRODUCTS AND PURE FOOD. All Eaatern Syrup, so-called, usually very light colored and of neavr body, is made from glucose. "7m Garden iJritu" is mnde frnm Sugar Cane and is strictly pure, it Is lor ale by first-class xrocers, in cans only. Manufac tured hv the Pacific Coast syrup Co. All gen uine "Tea Garden Drivn" have the manufac turer's name lithographed on every can. The Ingenious Man lie was a very ingenious man. He had made an invention which was of great value. He thought so, at least, if the world did not, and he had his invention patented. It was a combi nation camp stool, cane and umbrella. The eane was the usual form of the in vention. At a big parade nothing oould be more convenient, and for an ordinary, unexpected rainstorm, what could be better? A man is sure to have his walking stick with him. It was not so long after the invention nail Deen perieoted that the man was out walking with his wife, and a sud den shower came up. There were no cars aocessible, and the only thing to do was to run, and the unlucky pair did this with a vengeance, reaching the house hot, uncomfortable and pretty wet. "Well, we are here at last," said the man, drawing a long breath of relief. "Yes," said the wife, disconsolately, "but I think I have ruined my new bonnet. And, John Bmith," she added, suddenly, with a little stream, "what do you think yon have done? Yon had that old invention of yours cane-camp-stool-umbrella affair in your hand all the time ready for an emergency, and forgot to use it." The man tells the story and thinks it is a great joke. V, Y. Times. One of the trees in the park at Wind lor, Epgland, is supposed to be 1,200 years old. It ii known as William the Conqueror. In the spring cleans your system by using Dr. Plunder's Oregon Wood Purifier. There are 1,759,000 volumes in the j library of the British museum and more I than 89 miles of shelving. iJlWal I am well. I think it is the best blood medicine in the world." C. W. Carey, i'rineville, Oregon. Am an Old Soldier, My whole svstein being out of order and mv rirfit side partially paralyzed. I was I have tried various remedies und realized ' The order has gone out in Brooklyn that no man who beats his wife shall remain on the police force. Let it be declared of this borough that the inno cent wives of others shall bo equally free from beating and the dishonor of airest. Archaeologists have found the tomb of Osiris, who has been dead 10,000 years. By digging a few feet deeper they hope to find the remains of the late David Bennett Bill, who has been departed 800,000 years. . AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS. We are asserting: in the courts our right to the exclusive use of the word " CASTORIA," aud "PITCHBR'SCASTORIA," as ourTrade Mark. I, Dr. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannls, Massachusetts, was the originator of " PITCHER'S CASTORIA," the same that has borne and does now bear the lac slmile signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the or iginal " PITCHER'S CASTORIA " which has been used in the homes of the mothers of America for over thirty years. Look Carefully at the wrapper and see that it is the kind you havt always bought, and has the signature of CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the wrapper. Mo one has authority from me to use my name except The Centaur Company of which Chas. H. Fletcher is President. March 8, 1S97. SAMUEL PITCHER, MJX fellow Light. A yellow light has been obtained with incandescent gas burners by e German inventor at Erefeld. He al tera the burners so that the gas ts sup plied at a pressure of three and a half atmospheres. A single jet of ordinary size then emits a light of more than 1,000 candle power, by which fine print may be read at a distance of 160 feet from the light. HOW'S mis? We offer One Hundred Dollars Roward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's catarrn cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O. We the underslirnod. have known F.J. Chonev for the past IS years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all bus! tiost transactions and fin ancially able to oarry out any obligations made by their firm. W EST IB THTTAX, Wholesale Urusglsts, Toledo, O. Waldino, Kinman & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Tf all's Catarrh Curn ifttnlfim IntnrnRllT. APltnff directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of tho system. Price 76c per bottle. Bold by all drugglrts. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills rjo the best. What European Soldier Carry. The Russian soldier is more heavily burdened than any other. A foot- soldier in the army of the czar carries over 68 pounds. The weights borne by the foot-soldiers of the other principal European nations are as follows: French, 63 pounds; British, 62 pounds; German, 61 pounds; Swiss, 59 pounds; Italian, 53 pounds; Austrian, 47 pounds. After being swindled by all others, send ns stamp for nartlculurs of King Salomon's Trvannr. ih ONLY rwiewer of niunly ntrenitth. MASON CHEMICAL CO., J'. O. Itox 7, Fniadelphle. Pu. ONI$ ENJOYS Both tho method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on tho Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the eys tern effectually, dispels colds, head, aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to tho stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it tho most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 60 cent bottles by all leading drug, gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. IAN FRANQISQO, CAL UUHIU. UU W fORL ULtV only a temporary relief. I have been tak ing Hood's Sarcapn.rilla aud Hood's I'ills.j and can truly say thut I have derived more, real benefit from them than from any thing I have tried. I intend to continue taking the medicine so long as I realize i Such Good Reau ts. I Intend also to have Hood's Pills in the house. I cannot speak loud enough in their praise. Along with Hood's Sarsapa rilla I recommend them to mv friends and for the bene:lt of suffering humanity at large. My wife has been greatly helped; by Hood's Barsuparilla, being all run down and her system much out of order. My, two little boys, aged two and four vears, recovered quickly from the effects of dip theria bv taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, which rid them of troublesome sores una symptoms of the croup. Thev now appear well und hearty. I shall nlwavs praise Hood's Sarsaparilla." V. F. IJubnett, Storkey, Oregon. That Hood's Sarsaparilla is the best spring medicine is proved by its con stantly manifested power to purify, en rich and vitalize the blood. by all druggists for $5. Destructive Australian Ante. The roof of the Australian museum at Sydney, whioh has been destroyed by termites or "white ants.' had to be replaced with a oovoring composed largely of steol and copper. Reoently it was disoovered that these destructive little creatures had also ruined the un derpinning of one of tho most import ant floors of the museum. The work of the termite is peculiar in that it is carried on in the interior of the tim ber and does not reveal itself until the structure is about to fall to pieces. ' A Bit of History. St. Patrick's day is the anniversary of Lord Howe's evacuation of Boston. His troops embarked for Halifax on March 17. 1776. So all Americans may feel interested in the holiday observ ance of the recurring anniversary. -;fiCCON0lPODpllRiril:R: 'Jfifc HEALTH RESTORER., USE IT X ' YOUR TABLE ' May be well or poorly furnished accord ing as yon make use of your opportuni ties in baying your supplies. YOU CAN PAY Your local' dealer half more than you ought, and thus do without half you need, or you can mall us your order and live on the lat of the land for the name amount yon would lnvtBt In the other case, . Bend (or bur big PRICE LIST Just out, THE SEATTLE TRADING CO., i GENERAL MERCHANTS, IIS FIRST AVE. SO.. 8EATTLE, WASH. , . , 1 Good Health In the working capital of humanity. He who In sob thut in wrecked Indeed, In your hftaltti Hilling you, your am bition, vi ir or, vitality; warning away T When otheri foil ood ftult ', DOCTOR RATCLIFFE, For the spi-Mr, safe and ntrniiinpnt cure of all Nitvoiim, Chronic and Nneniiil diseases, even In tliulr niustH ,gruvatd form. Tliere Ii no man In the world ,10 lias eftVctpd so many ncrmane nt oures In both Men and Women of troubles whle.lt ouier pnymcutirt of acknowledged ability had given up tie hojielex as tills eminent spitelalliit. NKK t OI H OKUIMTV and all lis attending ailments, of VOUNU, Mllllll.K-AOKD and OLD MM. The awful effects ol neirleeted or llnuroo- erly treated ('axes, ouuslnit drama, weakness of body and liraln, dlislness, fiillliiK memory, lack of energy and eonHdunite, pern In back, loins and kinnevs, ana nmny other dltrelnK symptoms, litillttlnir oie for sludr. business nr enlovinent of life, lir IturclUTeoan curs you, no matter who off what has foiled. WEAK M EN. He restores lost vhrnr and vl. tallty to weak men. Organs of the body which have been weakened throush disease, overwork. exoessBS or Indiscretions are restored to full power, stretiKth aud vigor through his own successful sya- win "i irfw iiieiu, VAHK IX I'I f nvrirncela tamlllnir .nrt ton. derncs of the glands treated with unlalllnK success. HPKCIAL IUHKAHKH, Inflammation, dls. charges, etc.. which, If neglected or Improperly treated, break down the system, causa kidney aud bladder dtneHHea, eto. 1MNKAHKN or WOMEN. Promptandes. pedal attention given to all their many ailments. W1U1K If you are aware of any trouble. DO NOT DKXAY. Cull on Dr. Ralell tic today, tfvoil cannot call, write him. Ills valuable hook free to all sufferers. CONHUI.TATION VUliK aud oonfl- dentlul at office or by letter. E. M. RATCLIFFE, IIS First In, If TTL. Willi ' RUPTURE PERMANENTLY CURED WITHOUT KNIT'R, HYHT.NO ', KI.KfTRIO NKKDI.K orTORTUHINO THUHSEH, no mutter how loiiKstandluk. llivellimlMlil method, It ha stood the let for years. K.ndorxed by the leading physicians of the V ill ted Htates and Europe, s.iwo patients aucceaxriilly treated. Men, women anil children cured without harm or danger or loss of time. Hundreds t rented at home by our srstmii. Call or write for circular and question blunk. Ksamltiatlon aud consultation FKUU. Addres the Anat3-Mechanical Treatment Co. 53 1-2 Washington St., Portland, Or. YOUR LIVER Is It Wrong? Get it Right.' Keep It Right Moore's Revealed Kemedy will do It Three dosei will make you leel better. Get It from your drni?Klst or any wholesale druv bouse, or from Btewart A Holmes Drug Co., Seattle. WHEAT Make money br aticoesf nl speculation In CuIobko. We buy and sell wheat nn mr. ins. Fortunes Iiav made on small bcgiuuiPK by trading la fu tures. Write lor lull particulars, lien ,i ri. erenoe given. Bereral years' ex pertenoe 00 tho Chicago Hoard ol Trade, and a thorough know, ledge of the business. Bend lor our free refer ence book. DOWNING, HOPKINS A Co.. Chicsiro Board ol Trade Brokers. Offices In Portland, Oregon and Heattle, Wash. RODS ft.r tracing and locating Gold or Silver Ore. lost or burled treasures. M. I. yoWLKR, Boi M7,Boutbliigton,Oon. K. P. H. V. Mo. ie, WHEN writing I please . 1 1 mention ttila paper. $1 ; six r I. 1 , 1 1