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The Labor enquirer., 1884-11-29
A Large Meeting of Citizens
Consider the Causes Of the
Coal Famine.
The Managers of the Mines Chal-
lenged to Sustain their Posi-
ton Which is
Antagonistic to the Interests Of the
state--TheyfFail to Justify
8 Themselves.

Pursuant to call published in the
daily papers of Pueblo the opera house
of that place was filled with inquirlng
citizens, on Molday evening, the object
of the meeting Being to ascertain, II pos
sible, the causes leading to the present
coal famine, ard to learn, by hearing
both sides of the case stated, Why an
adjustment of the present difficulties be-
tween the managers and the miners
could not be effected.
Pueblo is probably suffering more from
the shortage of coal than any other place
in the state. Some of the fires OF the
steel works have already been shut
down, and it is only question OF a few
days until the works will be closed en-
tirely, unless the mines resume their
output. ,rhe city water works has been
compelled to use wood for ten days, ana
az that article is also rather scarce and
Is unsatisfactory as fuel, the city is mucn
concerned on the point of its water sup
ply. The city council had speciai
meeting on Monday evening for the pur-
pose of inqulring into the situation at the
water works, bat no satisfactory conclu-
sion was reached. The supply of COM
mercial coal is almost entirely exhaust
ad al, that ia obtainable for domestic
purposes being peddled around the CITY
= ~ hi tlunpleasant facts have hao a
te.ustpaens awaken great interest," -
s,oft.he susbn Of the mines # IN the 'I oreasIs
" the Puebloites, sndas natural con-
sequence the business men OF the city
were LARGELY represented in the opera
house meeting on Monday evening; ana
great interest was shown by the eager
but sutdued audience during the TWO
hours which were occupied in DISCUSSING
the matter.
u O ajolaoI Mr.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-11-29


in the audience and
pLsE
IT, %, Tue .ilno -o e 80 a
pn be had by the cleo
:, man and secretary, and
J. y ed that Mr.. NJ. G. Dunn,
best known business
the chairman. The
ded, and upon the vote
Mr.. Lee, Mr.. Dunn was
ted to fill the presiding
4s
....a-rs Ominations and declin-
>, Js, RI Beatty was chosen sec.
.-. r. sting. zt-.
,e chairMr Dunn thank
BE- .. .-4 "-4a for the honor conferred
30. III pedged himself to do his
p-t ! be duties of the position
on of all. He briefly.
7pe..! -. r-F tpfthe meeting, as given
-tF'vs, g. ! - suggested that no time
BE ,sl = gs.tif at once to considera-
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

would il be until that section would De
known far and wide on account of its spe-
cialty? Take the blue grass regions OF heh-
lucky tor an example. No posted horse
man thinks OF purchasing trotting horse
or roadster without thinking at once OF that
section of country, and unless something
fine is obtained before he reaches that dis
trict, it is generally there that his wants are
supplied The most serious trouble in unit
ing number of breeders is not so much in
the selection of the strain Of horses as 1t Is
in the selection of stallion or number OF
stations from which 70 breed, no difference
what class they are breeding. Mems tastes
differ more, perhaps, in regard TO horses
than any thing else they handle, and 1t is
but little trouble to find many weak points
about almost any horse if that is the only
object in view. No horse is perfect, and
but very few approach perfection so closely
but what they can be criticised, especially
by those having the least judgment. Were
every advantage gained by union of ac-
ton in the breeders of horses throughout
the country clearly understood by those
who are engaged in 1t, these little differences
of opinion would be laid aside at once
Sto ckman and National Farmer
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02
UMONIA-ALARM SUBsIDING.

The serious apprehensions which the re-
port OF the presence of contagious pleuro-
pneumonia among cattle in the State of H.
inois were calculated to create, seems to be
gradually abating. Confidence NAV be
placed upon the untiring and strenuous at
tention given to the matter of eradication of
this disease by the State Veterinarian, DIR.
N. III. Paaren, who is confident OF being
able within few weeks to announce to the
public, that with the stringent measures of
quarantine now being brought into force, he
will be able to contine its future appearance
to the few herds in the State where it is now
known to have gained toothold. Unless by
wiltul and reckless disregard of the Govern
or's recent proclamation, other localities in
the State should become contaminated by
importltions from infected herds i'm other
States, there can exist no reason why this
scourge will not be entirely stamped out in
the State of Illinois.-Praigie Farmer.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02
A MOVE TO INVESTIGATE CATTLE DIS
EASE.

The American Agricultural Association,
of which Jas. Fl. Reall, 80 Park Row, N. Y,
is secretary, has issued circular for the
purpose of learning to what extent pluro-
pneumonia and other diseases exist among
the herds of the West with view to max
ing thorough investigation. The cooper
alton of the breeders of America and their
early response to the following questions is
asked:
Give the number of reported cases of con-
tagious pleuro-pneumonia that have come
under your observation, if any, and when
they occurred
The number OF cattle in your own herd,
well or sick, and In the herd of your neigh
bors, of which you have personal knowl-
edge?
Has any disease ever existed in them ?
Have you or your neighbors Imported
from other States or countries any cattle,
and if you have, are they free from disease
and was there any pleuro- pneumonia where
they came from?
Whenever practicable each report should
be endorsed by a veterinary surgeon con-
verSant with the facts, and by well known
citizens. If there is pleuro-pneumon in
your herd, let prompt means be adopted for
its extinction. Ii it does not exist, or there
are only isolated cases, let the facts be
known as proposed aud these sensational
reports stopped.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02
WOOL PROSPECTS.

In their latest circular W G. Houston, Jr.
& Co. report the wool market and its tn-
ture prospects as viewed from a Philadel
phia standpoint as follows
The strong and active market noted in
our last issue has continued, and resulted in
an advance Of about one cent per pound on
the grades in most request, such as choice
Ohio Xxx and above, fine Delaine and sta
pie woods of all descriptions. The demand
is still strong, prices firm, and the tendency
upward. In our opinion, there will be
steady, if perhaps gradual, improvement on
wool. To be sure, dry goods do not reflect
as yet the strong stone of the wool market
manufacturers complaining of the prices
and demand tor their production not being
satisfactory, even for worsted yarns; but
the advance in the raw material should stiff
en- manufacturers, enable them to obtain
them 10 sustain wool. Even now, wool is
low enough to encourage manufacturers to
be tree purchasers-not only for present
wants, but to great extent. for future re-
quirements, as they feel satisfied that prices
will be no lower. In fact, the advance has
been merely recovery from the undue de-
preston and dulness occasioned by the tight
money market, financial panic, and consc-
quent want of confidence that existed dur
ing the latter part of June and through Ju-
ly. Prices to-day are only about the same
as those of our circular of June 10th. Since
August lst the market has been growing in
strength, and even now we have not fully
regained the lost ground At present prices
we are below the importing point. and the
wool OF the country is in the hands OF
strong holders, who are not likely to let it
90, except at satisfactory prices.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02
SloO PREMIUM.
OFFICE DELAvAL REAM SEPARATOR
O., 30 Park Row.
New YORK, September l, 1884. J

New YORK, September l, 1884.
The De Laval ream Separator. will
pay special premium of One Hundred Dol
lars to the exhibitor of the best Butter at
the st. Louis Fair, which is to be held in
ST. Louis. October Gil, 1884. This, as is
well known, is he greatest Fair held in
America. and special attention has always
been given to dairy products. This year
extraordinary accommodations have been
provided by the management, including
Refrigerator room for $4,000 pounds of But
ter. and we are assured that every pan's
will be taken for the protection OF the ex-
hibits. This premium of One Hundred Dol
lars is to be paid to the exhibitor OF the
best Butter. regardless Of the process by
which it is made, but we nope one OF our
Separator friends will secure it. by showing
the best Butter. The rules of the Fair As
sociation require competitors for this premi-
um to exhibit especially for it. one tub OF
not less than fifty pounds. We hope every
maker of good Butter, whether creamery
or dairy. will compete. and take every pains
to show the best article he can produce. in
good. strong. neat package, and to get it
forward promptly in time by express En-
tries should be made before September 20,
TO the Secretary. Festus S. Wade Esq, 7lo
Chestnut Street. St. Louis, and goods should
be shipped so As to arrive by October l..
Apply to the Secretary for premium list. AS
there are other classes in which you may
desire to exhibit. Yours truly,
JOSEPH REALL. resident.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

A PROMINENT breeder stepped into our
office the other day, and said: IL notice
your mention of halt breed calves at the
late Helena fair. They were out of Short
horn COWS by pure blood Hereford bull.
ask if such cross is breeding up" The
stock referred to were exhibited by Mrssrs.
kohrs & Beienberg, of Deer Lodge county
and were bred more out of curiosity than
otherwise. The pure blood Short-horn
calves shown at the same time rather ex-
celled the cross breed. We would, howev-
er, be glad to hear from Messrs Kohrs &
Beilenberg on this subject.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

The exhibition OF trotting stations at the
recent Lexington fair was pronounced the
finest ever seen in Kentucky. The list in
cluded Hambletonian Mambruo, Abdallah,
Paladine, Alexander Sherman, Lord Russell,
Chichester, Harold, Belmont, Dictator,
Greenfield, Blacks Hambetonian. King
Rene, Enfield, Flaco, Shermans Hamble-
tonian, Wildwood, Simmons and Lysander,
Post Boy and Sir Walter.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

The Rural Press says: "rhe farmers of
Berryessa valley are quite indignant over
the action of the supervisors of Napa coun-
ty, CAL, in removing the bounty on squr-
rel, lion and coyote scalps fearing that in a
few years they will again be overrun with
the pests. One man lost more than $500
worth of mutton in less than three months.
The sheep men themselves intend paying IA
Mr.. Archambeau from $25 to $50 for every
coyote that he kills.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

THERE are 300 beet steers on the Teton
range that will go to market this season via
the Northern Pacific. About half of them
are owned by Messrs. Sands q Taylor, ex-
most northern range and the cattle would
no doubt have went over the Canadian Pa
cific had it not been tor the quarantine regu-
lations of the dominion aut critics.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

MoRsLEM owned by Phil Evans and DR..
Mitchell, of Deer Lodge, was kept out of
the races this season on account OF hoof
crack This fine horse did some fast trot-
ting at the home track the past summer, and
but for the mishap which resulted in some
injury to his hoof, would have been among
the gayest stations OF the turf this season.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

The Colorado Live Stock Record, says
s'The Colorado Cattle Growers association
now have 225 members. They will have
$50 or more by the time the next annual
meeting takes place in January. Ere one
year rolls around this organization will be
the most numerous one of the kind in
America, and probably will represent the
most capItaI.N
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02
UNION OF ACTION IN BREEDING
Green Ridge, Mo.

lfunion of action tells in any work there
is no good reason why it would not tell in
horse breeding. Suppose the farmers of
certain Territory would join together and
breed but one class of horses, class of
course that wonld be an improvement over
those they had previously raised-how long
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

THERE are now two stations in the world
that have better records than Smuggler
One is Phallas. owned by Mr. Case. whose
record, made in Chicago, was 2:l34. and
Maxey Cobb, who lrotted against the rec
ord at Hartford and scored 2:l5.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

UP to tn hour OF going to press with
this side OF our paper, we have been unable
to receive report of the West Side races
which were to commence at the Butte race
course Sept. 25th. A full account OF the
races will appear on our 2nd page.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

DUKE OF SMITH RIAER, the first pure
bred Holstein bull calf born in this cOntry,
died at Holstein Stock Farm one day last
week. The cause of his death is not known
as his ILLNESS was Of short duration.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02
Iire Stofk.

The amount OF WOOL shipped from Fort
Benton and vicinity during the past season
aggregates 795,722 pounds.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

FLoCKs should be given ample time to
feed at this season Of the year, that they
may be in the best possible condition when
winter comes.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

COLORADO has already sent $4,000 beeves
to market this year, and it is estimated thar
the crop will exceed 100000.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02

FRED ARCHER, the English jockey, has
had 377 mounts, winning ITO to 207 lost. C.
Wood is second with 1923 mounts, 24O losses.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUSBANDMAN

MONTANA berves are selling in Chicago
at from 81 to $5.25 gross. There are few
sales, however, made tor less than $4.75.
The bulk of the sales are at So.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-10-02


AN important matter in the management
of sheep is the care they should receive.
They should be turned out regularly at an
early hour, and they should have water al
so as well HIS feed. Usually sheep on the
range will water about 10 o'clock, and their
course should be so directed that they will
reach water at that hour. If possible they
should be ranged to cross the water on their
way out in the forenoon and in returning in
the afternoon. Sheep must be allowed to
loiter for some time about the watering
places, as to hurry the flock many will fail
to get water Flocks do much better where
they can pass over water twice every day.
If the blood OF Bates does not furnish the
ShortLorn standard, then Shorthorn stand
ard there is none, and the whole business
connected with this breed of cattle is in the
condition of a ship without helm or COM
pass. Those who are constantly endeavor-
ing to depricate Bates cattle or cattle espe-
cially rich in Bates blood are the worst enc
mics the Shorthorn interest has; and it does
not help the case any to say that such are
so from ignorance, and that the harm they
do is to those equally ignorant with them
selves. There never has been decline in
the prices of Bates Shorthorns that has not
been followed by proportionately greater
decline in the prices tor the other sorts -
Duncan's Monthly.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06

Complaints That Are Not Well Founded.
a great deal OF unnecessary concern
is being wasted, by some of the Texas
papers, over the cases OF two Ameri.
cans, Harwood and velach, who wee
arrested in the City of Mexico last
month, on charge OF defaming the
president OF Mexico. They were placed
in prison few days and when the
news was telepraphed abroad a great
hue and cry was raised about it. In
some quarters II Is alleged the prison.
ers are still detained and subjected to
confinement In loathsome quarters.
As matter of fact the men were re.
leased on the 27th ultlmo, at least such
was the statement telegraphed on that
date, by the American minister at the
Mexican capital, to the secretary OF
state at Washington, and We presume
II Is true. Defamation of character,
whether the injured party be presi-
dent or private citizen, is an offense
punishable by the laws of all civilized
countries. Let a Mexican
come across the river to Texas
and devote his time 10
attacking the good name of any re-
spectacle American. He will be ar
rested quick enough and compelled to
prove his charges OF suffer the penalty.
What is sauce feT the goose is sauce
for he gandtr, and Americans in
Mexico must expect to behave there
as circumspeclly As is required of Next
cans here. A majority OF these alleged
"internationaW eases, when iuvesti-
gated, are found TO be grossly exag-
gerated, growing out of the folly or
recklessness OF men who would get
into trouble anywhere. A parallel
case was shown up quite recently at
Del Rio, In this state, where Mexlcaus
complained that their lives were en-
dangered and no protection could be
had from the law officials. The de-
partment OF state at Washing
ton telegraphed the complaints
to Gov. Ireland, who instituted a
prompt aud thorough investigation. 1t
was found the compliments were II
lot of disreputable Mexicans, who,
with equally disreputable Americans,
had 30 conducted themselves as to VIC.
late law and order alike aud compel
decent people, In self-defcnse, to tax q
stand against them. 1t Is safe TO
assume that the best elements In each
country appreciate the advantages of
the comfy that exists and will main.
tain 1t. We are assured by Americans
who have travelled extensively in
Mexico that the man, of whatever ma.
tionality, who behaves himself while
there, will not be molested. 1t Is Ger.
tain, too. that such is the case in this
country.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06
Capital Punishment,

Humanitarians who doubt the ef,i
cacy OF the death penalty do not find
their theories fortified by the eA.
perience OF European countries where
capital punishment has been abrovated
as an experimental measure. The
swiss cansons gave the "hunlane theo-
ry," as 1t is called. an unusually fair
ana Intelligent test. and finally 70.
turned to capital punishment. la TIA
ly no criminal has been executed for
several years. life aud solitary impris.
onment being substituted. But Italian
statistics show that the ratio of crime
has not been diminished, and there is
now strong aud growing sentiment
that return to the death penalty will
he necessary. II seems that human
nature will have to undergo a change
before men can be deferred from muir.
der and crime by threats OF imprison-
ment. Even the gallows does not de.
ter them, but 1t has more terrors than
the prison cell,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06

Tux British parliament will be pro
rogued Saturday and the recess will
last until October -. And then there
VIII he witnessed a political struggle
such rs Great Britain has not known
IN many years-the second attempt to
pass the extension OF franchise bill
Inc continuance of the present
laiadstone) administration hinges ON
the result, and 1t may DO that the ok.
istence of the house of lords is involved.
Englishmen are not the people to have
one branch of their legislature stand
persistently in the way of reform de.
manded by tho branch which comes
direct from the people.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06

a fine was sufficient. Toadvocate such
custom to-day would excite the
widest indignation, and justly; for
there are violations OF law for which
any pecunlary penalty Is inadequate,
and there are pecuniary penalties
which infilct no punishment. The
legislature OF the state of Texas,
and many Of her state officers,
nevertheless, are UNFOLDING u princi-
pie which goes even further in the le-
CALLING of lawlessness than the taking
OF n sum OF money for a human life.
That was gt least called murder, and
the law was severe UPON that crime;
but the Legislature of Texas proposes
to uphold and legalize robbery. Men
without warrant Of law inclosed tracts
OF land to which they had no right,
and there was protest and an outcry
for redress from the people. When the
legislature was asked to punish these
men, that body enacted laws to give n
legal sanction to the robbery II the
robbers would pay for their unlawful
action. The only difference between
u pecuniary compensation for robbery
and a pecuniary compensation for
murder Is In the relative degree OF
crime. One Is made possible in Texas
to-day When may we look for the
other?
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06
A Mate In Trouble.

hEf WEST, Fla, Aug. 4.--Mate
Walker, OF the Julia Baker, who has
oeen personating Capt. Lewis, the
dead master OF that vessel, was to day
arraigned before Commissioner Locke
on the charge of running away with
, , vessel and disposing of
proved that the master u, y
s,ck wneh the vessel sailed aud con.
uhuea sick six days, On the sixth
nay .he man at the wheel saw the car
I'm Isii from his chair In the cabin.
ne was picked up by the mates and
we steward ana laid on a mattress on
.ne cabin iioor. They then admins
.etsu something to him from a bottle
.n nu .ne master died IN few minutes.
ahe mate Walker then changed the
yessels course 30 "a TO reach Bahama
T 1s'nnu. ne WAS originally bound for
i.,n,uau' Arrivingon Fortune island
ane mats sold a deck load of lumber
"' wen. 20 lnagne where he sold some
myur anu bread. The vessel was then
snnen 20 an uninhabited island where
sue hietasmall schooner. The meeting
NV u p.vnanly neen arranged ut hague.
ne iai.er vessel took on board 100
uarrcis OF Hour aud departed, the male
ga,ns with her, Walker returned
WIN her In five days, having been able
70 sen only twelve barrels of flonr
ne gave the small schooner twenty
oarreis Tor services, and she left. Tbss
steward sa"s ran away IN her, Jumping ON
, ooaru over the Julia Bakers stern. Thn
~, M.,er came directly to this port where
, .ne oa,ance OF her cargo OF flour WAS
V vg, ior sale at S. Der barrsI
w. ms, ,a Is held for trial at the Noyem.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06
Legallaing the Wrong.

The customs aud laws OF our fore
fathers--sway back in the middle age,
u was-permitted the slayer of a hu,
man being to effect a composition OF
his crime by payment OF a satisfactory
compensation to the relatives Of his vic.
tim az to the state. and 60 free. Tine
law forbade murder Us much then as
now, but when murder was committed
u WAS thought that the exaotlon Of a
mere pecuniary result In the nature Of
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06

AN freshman, Mr.. Joseph j. O'Don
ohue, Is said to he the man who will
probably bridge the chasm that yawns
between the Democratic factions In
New York city. lie is on equally
good terms with John Kelly and tn,
county Democracy, and his nomina.
ton ~ mayor Is expected to heal nil
breaches and wheel Kelly and Tam
many solidly into line for Cleveland
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06

The present campaign in the city ol
New York Is without parallel in tn,
unanimity with which the press sup
ports Cleveland. OF seventeen daily
papers published In that city fourteen
support him, while only one, tn,
Tribune, of the Blaine supporters Ia Of
any character, The united iniluenc,
ofsuch power as the daily press In
Cleveland's favor will have tire.
mendous effect on the vote of that
state.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-06

IT was thought the Democratic
ticket would prove a sumner to the
campaign poets but 1t has since been
ascertained that Hendricks rhymes
very nicely to appendix. Now II
some fool should discover word that
would pair or with Cleveland the liz
would be up and il would be in order
to swap off our banner for a pair OF
roller skates.