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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

are grown in such large quantities
throughout Italy, it may be added
that, so far as the live stock is con-
cerned, Signor Galanti puts the total
at 100000 head of cattle,
6,ooO,0 900 sheep, 100000 goats,
/ 800, 900 pigs 100000 horses, and
/, 800, 900 mules and donlSeys. The
value of the IL, 900 tons of wool taken
from the sheep, and of the 149, 900 tons
of butter and cheese, is put at eS, 1885,
600, and. in concluding his review of
the situation, Signor Galanti recog-
MICS that since the definite constitu-
ton of the kingdom of Italy the upper
classes have exhibited great interest
in agriculture, but that the number of
those who take direct and practical
part in farming is very limited, alb
senteeism being still too firmly rooted
in the habits of the large landed pro-
prietors. -Farme RS Review.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

sheep begin to range little on grain
feed, it is more difficult than ever to
suppress these most noxious ammonia
cal exhalations in the stable. If the
manure has been cleaned out las it
should be) the hard earthen floor will
need to be kept constantly bedded
with fine, dry bedding, or sprinkled
with land-plaster or road-dust in order
to absorb the liquid manure, which is
so valuable to crops but SO pernicious
=. source of exhalations IN stable.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

In a sketch of agriculture in Italy,
and with special reference to the crisis
now prevailing there, Signor Galanti
gives some particulars as to the actual
state of affairs, which are of consider
able interest in view of the present de-
preston, says "London Live Stock
journal. He states that the area OF
land under cultivation is about 60,0O0,-
900 acres, of which nearly one-ffth is
in wheat, with yield of about II
bushels per acre, while about 5, 100000
acres are devoted to Indian corn, the
yield being about II bushels an acre.
About 800, 900 acres are devoted to rice,
or rather more than is sown in oats
barley and rye occupying very little
space, while about two million acres
are occupied by leguminous plants.
Passing over a very interesting emu
meration of the various fruits which
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

PEAFowLs.- are simply or.
namental and are not readily saiable.
They are not profitable on farm, as
the male is vindictive and destroys
chicks and ducklings that may come
in his way. The hen seldom begins to
lay until at least two years old, and
often not until three years of age, lay
ing from five to sixteen eggs, which
batch in about thirty days Tho
young peafowl feathers very rapidly,
and should be fed every two hours the
first month"; then four times day
until three months old, when it should
be given three meals, requiring large
share of animal food, such as meal
and bone. Otherwise they require tho
same care as young turkeys. Only the
peafowl can raise them, as comm Oh
hens wean them too soon.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12
Ghe 9airg.
Investigations Concerning Abortion.

Investigations Concerning Abortion.
Stock breeders will be glad to know
that the Royal Agricultural society of
England has arranged to investigate
this plague, which in som, Sc sons and
localities causes ruinous losses to
breeders and dairymen, and hitherto
has not been amenable to ordinary
treatment, says North British Agri-
culturist." A committee has been APP
pointed, and fourteen questions have
been circulated fairly covering the
breeders portion of the inquiry. 1t is
recognized that the pregnant female
subjected to mechanical violence
sometimes aborts, and that the mishap
is also occasionally produced by over
exertion and acute indigestion. But
the most serious spreading and recur-
ring attacks occur under all varieties
of management and diet, at all sea-
sons of the year, in animals housed
and at pasture, and at all periods of
pregnancy. Ergot, savin, and other
uterine stimulants are quite inadequate
to explain the occurrence of many out
breaks, notably those where oat straw
and a few roots constitute the
winter feed. The epizootic and
enzootic attacks are undoubtedly
OF communicable or con-
tagious character. Various CONT
mental and other experimenters have
found that the discharge from
the genitals of recently aborted
cows or ewes caused abor-
ton when introduced on pledgets
of lint, or by injection into the genital
passages of healthy pregnant cows, or
ewes brought from situations where
the mishap had never been known.
That the abortion thus induced does
not result from any mechanical effect
is shown by the fact that the introduce
ton of normal genital discharges, or
of aseptic albuminous fluids, produces
no injurious effects. The specific ma
ture of the abortion-contagion a few
years ago was discovered by Professor
Nocard, who found in the uterus OF
cows which had aborted, and in the
alimentary canal of aborted fntuses, a
distinctive organism, which, although
carefully looked for, could not be dis
; covere in healthy cows, or in the di-
gestive organs of calves carried to
} their full time These organisms are
, believed to enter the genital passages,
make their way into the uterus, and
multiply between the fetal envelopes,
breaking up the connection between
, mother and offspring. Based upon
) these observations, the preventible
treatment of abortion has become
more rational and successful. Affect
ed subjects are disinfected, strictly iso-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12
9grltulture.
JndIn's Wheat Crop.

The Indian government has pub
lished its first general Memorandum
on the wheat crop of British India for
the season of 1S9394. So far as can
be judged from the reports sent in the
area sown will in Bombay and Berar
be slightly below, in the central and
northwestern provinces about equal
to, and in the Punjab somewhat larger
than that sown last year. In Sind,
which depends on inundation over
flows, the rains failed, and the floods
were low and late, while in manv parts
OF the Bombay presidency proper an
unfavorable wheat-sowing season, fol
lowing on a favorable cotton-sowing
season, has LED to contraction of the
former in favor of the latter crop. The
heavy rains of November caused con-
siderable delay in the Berar SOW
ings, and led in the central prov
inces, as did the October rains in the
northwestern provinces, to the resow.
ing of certain part of the land. The
rains were not favorable in the south
vasU or in the extreme west of the
Punjab; but, generally speaking, the
good rainfall of September last led in
that province to extensive sowings
and the area under wheat is estimated
to be per cent over the large area
sown last year. The condition of the
early crop is reported over the greater
part of Bombay to be good or fair
and satisfactory outturn is expected
in Berar. In the central province.
prospects are exceedingly promising
and full harvest is anticipated. The
crop in the northwestern provinces il
good on the whole, and in the Punjai
the outlook is at present unusually
unfavOrable.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12
HenIth OF the FIocls.

There is no higher proof of the in
telligence of the shepherd than the ex-
cmption of his flock from the numer-
ours ailments to which they are sub
iect under bad management, says
American Sheep Breeder" The man
who so carefully watches for every in
flication of disease, and thereby is en-
ablcd to head it off, and OF whose flock
IL NAV be said 'there is absolutely
nothing the matter with them," has
intelligence enough to sit in congress
and maize laws on wide range OF sub
iects. The wise flockmaster has his
ewes in every place and his nostrils
also-for there are few avenues by
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

There have been efforts made in the
past by the agricultural department to
teach the Germans how to bake and
eat corn bread. The attempt to in
crease the consumption of maize by
this method has been a failure and
never will be a success. In spite of en-
couraging reports sent to the depart
ment the fact remains that, although
natural shortage of other breadstuffs,
famine, or war may increase the con-
sumption of maize for bread, in all
cases it will be only temporarily. The
Germans do not eat hot bread, and the
other ingredients necessary to make
corn bread palatable are too expen-
sive and not within the reach of the
poorer classes, for whom the bread is
mainly intended. Maize bread does
not harmonic with the rest of the diet
generally preferred by the Germans
and to which they are accustomed.
( Rye bread will always be the bread for
the majority of Germans, and bread
made from the very choicest Of wheat
/ -four is demanded by the wealthy
classes.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12
"uoH. ooop.~



Chief Wind-in- the-Face married
Mrs. nd-in-theF Face nine years ago
but the bow-and-arrow ceremony did
aot fully satisfy him and he de-
Lermined to have it done over again.
this time in white mans fashion.
The stormy visaged warrior came
up from the South to be part OF .
Midwlnter fair side show, says the
San Francisco Chronicle. He brought
besides the madame, Pedro and Coy
ote, Squirrel-Face and a basketed
baby, whose name had not been def
nitely settled, the father as yet be-
ing undecided between Star-of-the-,
Morning That Dazzles- the-Sun and
Sallie. Wind-ln-t he-Face explored
San Francisco with his family trail
ing half block behind him. One
day he discovered the big Catholic
church on Steiner street
The great building fascinated him
and the red family camped on tho
broad granite steps all one Sunday.
The people going in and coming out
of the church had to step circum-
specify for fear Of treading on red
baby, but Wind-in- tho Face never
moved. He was thinking, a solemn
proceeding with him, and Mrs
Wind-in- the-Face helped him think
by her silence. He had been con-
verted on the reservation, and so
knew something of the big wipwam.
After a while he went inside. The
souaw and papooses remained on tho
steps outside until the mass was
over and their lord reappeared. The
chief went again to the church. It
happened that a wedding WAS in
progress, and this made him think
some more. 1t occurred to him for
the first time that when he gave two
ponies and plug OF army tobacco to
the father OF his bride for her he
should have had some more elabor-
ate ceremony than merely bringing
her to his tepee and beating her
with a wagon spoke.
de made up his mind that he
would have the ceremony anyhow,
even il it was late. So one evening
Chief Wind-in-the-Face with new
stripes painted across his nose. led
his family again to the church. Mr.
Dobs. who runs the Arizona village
where the Indians belong, acted as
Guide and master of ceremonies. To
make 1t more binding the red chief
brought his brother-in. law and hia
family and nine other Indians. All
of them wore the brightest colored
garments and all sat on tho steps
while the white man went inside to
see If the good father was ready to
make them really man and wife The
chief removed his battered stovepipe
hat and the others followed his rev
erent lead.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

Banks are lost from lack Of cash;
Hotels are lost from lack of hash;-
Girls are lost from lack of sense;
Farms are lost from lack of fence.
Men are lost from lack Of snap;
Kids are lost from lack of pap.
Votes are lost from lack Of schools;
Strikes are lost from lack Of fools.
Games are lost from lack OF bluff;
Specs are lost from lack OF stuff
Papers are lost from lack of subs.
Waters lost from lack Of tubs.
MIX is lost from lack of chalk,
But nothings lost from lack of talk.
You can not afford to have your but
ter machines left idle from four to six
months.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

A great loss is sustained on farms
in general by neglecting to fatten
table birds. Excellent authority says
"the bird is allowed it's liberty, and
frequently but a scanty living until
the morning when the pot-pic is
wanted, and the good wife feels of his
bony frame and signs, sometimes even
wondering that it is not fatter. Every
bird should be shut up in close, clean
quarters, and fed for seven to ten days.
Kept in confinement longer than this,
most birds begin to pine, lose
their appetite and decrease in
weight. The feeding troughs
should be we'll scalded out daily, or
every other day if the weather be
cold, and sharp grit kept within reach
of the fattening birds. Sweet oat
meal and hot corn meal mash are
among the best things to induce rapid
fattening. The feed should be
very slightly scalded. In this way
every bird may be made to gain from
one-third to one half in weight with
out noticeable expense, and W neither
for selling or the table it me ans con
siderable profit A little salt in Tho
food once day is also advisable"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

Phwin Teddy turned his phwiskers GU
Thin wor the tryin' days;
The b'ys 'ud all be late to school
A standin' round to gaze.
His mother didn't know him, an
His sister hollered phwin
He came around Choosday wild
The phwiskers on his chin.
He scarcely talks at all. at all,
He hates to move us mout'
For fear the motion av his jaw
Will wear the phwiskers out.
His fathers worried half to death
Because the yorkin' min
Moight run the lad for congress wild
The pbwiskers on Is chin.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

Mother-Do you mean to tell me
that your husband is out half the
time until after midnight
Daughter-More than bali.
Sand you never scoldP"
"Never.
81 am amazed"
"You forget that my husband is
poet"
"What of that. prayp"
"When he comes home early he al
ways insists on reading his poems to
me-
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

Retired DIPLOMAT am surprised
that you should claim superior abili-
ties to me as a negotiator. Why, l
averted war between two OF the
great powersl
Sport-Huh Well, J brought
about fight to the finish between
two pugilists.
Retired Diplomat-Pray accept my
apologies. sir!-Puck.
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n
The local biologists OF Lawrence
county, Pennsylvania, say that there
Is O spring in Beaver township, in
that county, which has wonderful
Iapidescent qualities, its petrifying
powers being sufficient to transform
moss, sticks, leaves and even animal
flesh into solid stone in surprisingly
brief period. This rill of wonderful
water is located on the farm OF ono
w. S. McGinnis, and IS less than two
miles from the village Of Moravia
Its singular properties were first
noted by William Ellsworth away
back in 1887. At that time there
was stone lying near where the
spring bursts forth that was not
much larger than common wooden
water bucket At the present time
that stone will weigh, according to
estimates made by reliable citizens,
not less than fifty tons.--St Louis
| Republic.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

Keep your laying hens busy. That
IS, give them exercise by throwing
their grain feed upon the floor and
covering with chaff, cut straw and the
like.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

The only way to make the best Of
well bred pig is to crowd It from birth
to maturity, studying the wants and
habits, and feed in the way best calcu-
lated to secure the best results at the
lowest cost.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

We want persistent nil year milk.
era. The Grst year tells the story.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

"See that man." said one Of tho
two people who wore talking about
success in life.
Yes
"He has left behind lots Of people
who struggled to overtake him."
''Nho is hep"
"Con1uctor Oh cable car"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

Under present conditions. the only
hog that gives fair profit is the one
that makes rapid growth from birth
to maturity. Generally the earlier age
at which a hog can be matured, the
better the profit.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

ORANGES and lemons will keep we'll
if hung In wire net in cool and airy
place,
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

A honey enthusiast thus sums up the
merits of his favorite sweet: A free,
regular and constant use of honey is
probably the best medicine for throat
troubles there is. 1t is wholesome
and economical substitute for butter,
being as rule half the price of that
article Honey is of more service in
our cooking than many people inn
agine. Honey may, indeed, replace
sugar as an ingredient in the cooking
of food In rice puddings the writer
invariably uses honey instead of
sugar; the flavor is more deli
cious. For preserving most kinds OF
fruit honey is far preferable to sugar,
as it has the quality of preserving foi
a long time in fresh state anything
that may be laid in it or mixed with it,
and preventing its corruption in a far
superior manner to sugar. For many
medical purposes honey is invaluable
To town residents who may be jaded
and look careworn after the excite
ment of late hours, when the skin be
comes dry, red and harsh looking, try
the effects of rubbing gently a thin
coating of honey on the face before
going to bee. 1t is one of the fines
/ cosmetics in the world.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

BRITISH COLUMBIA sends warning
that She viii allow no Oregon fruit to
cross the border carrying traces OF
worms or other insects
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1894-07-12

"Conluctor Oh . cable cor. "
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-06-06
At Morris Park.

NORRIS PARK, Juno 5.-At Morris Park
the FIRST race was good betting contest
for all tho horses were backed Co some
extent. Sirrocco had but little difficulty
in winning while Wah Jim got q place
easily. Judge Morrow was the choice OF
the talent in tho second race aud won
easily. Five furlonas-Sirrocco won, Wsh
Jim second. Lzct,e third; time, 80. Mile
and q sixteenth-Judge Morrow won,
Bitten second. Lizzie third; time, :isE.
Ono mile-PeRccmaker won. Discount
second. sam Lucas third; time, l AZ.
Harlem stake-Five and one-half furlongs
--Midgley won, Paladin second, The Pre-
server third; time, :07, Seven furlongs--
Figaro won. St. Maxim second. Armitage
third; time, IN. One mile-Captaiu
T. won. Hammie second, Selma ID. third /;
time, ! I'll.
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THEY'RE HAVING A FIGHT
Strikers Attack ,Non.Unlon Men al
AcKeesport.
THE EXCITEMENT IS HIGH
At Late Hour Last Might the Riot
ers We're In Possession OF
the National Tube
Works.
THE EXCITEMENT IS HIGH

MoKEEsroRr. Pa, June 5.-This even
ing when the National Tube workmen,
who have taken tho places Of the strikers,
came out, they were met by mob of sew
eral thousand. Many Of tho workmen re-
turned within the enclosure, . number at
tempted to get home. These were set
npon by the strikers and terribly beaten.
The whole police force were ordered out
but they were powerless. As far as known
no ono was killed, but several were badly
injured. Ono man started up Fifth ave-
nue. and o mob Of fully 10 gave chase. He
jumped on an electric car but the mob
surrounded the car, and, pulling down the
trolley, cut the wires. The cars have now
stopped running.
At 10:3O y. IN. the strikers are still In
possession Of tho works and the police are
unable to disperse them. A mass meeting
of citizens is now being held and resolu-
tions have been passed asking the people
to dispersc and 60 TO their homes.
The sheriff has not yet secured a posse
and will probably not reach here tonight.
Oneo the workmen was so seriously in
jured that he may die.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-06-06
LORD Is GOVERNOR.
He Has About Fifteen Thousand Vote.
to spare.

To kpare.
PORTLAND. Ore, June 5.-Yesterday's
election in this state was a great victory
for tho republicans. Judge Lord, rcpub-
lican. for governor, Is elected by not less
than 1900 plurality. The count in this
city will not be completed before Wcdnes-
day night. II Is believed the republicans
will control both branches OF tho legisla-
turc. Owing TO floods no election news
has been received from moro than half
tho state. Ellis, republican, for congress
in the Second district, will have a
plurality Of 1000, Herman. republican.
for congress in the FIRST district, will have
at least 1880 plurality.
Incomplete returns from 10 counties
give Lord. republican, for governor. 200;
Galloway, democrat. 3.232; Pierce. popu-
list, S,s9o. Lords plurality In the state is
estimated at 1900. Seven counties In the
First congressional district give Hermann.
republican, for congress, A, i19; Weather.
ford, democrat, 1890; Miller, populist,
$500. In the Second congres ssional dis
trict only two counties have been heard
from. They give Ellis. republican. 2.l7a;
Raley, democrat, SO; waldrop, populisI.
1908.
The entire republican state ticket is
elected, except Irwin, for school superin-
tendent, who is probably defeated by
Reid, democrat, by a small plurality,
Floods have so interrupted communica-
ton that II will he q week before complete
returns arc received. Tho republicans
will have an overwhelming majority in
the Legislature, insuring the election of q
republican United States senator to sue
ceed Dolph. The legislature will stand
about as follows: Senate, republicans.
Il; democrats, Z; populists, 8. House, re-
pnblicans, AZ; democrats, 10; popdlisis, =.
Incomplete returns from l3counties nd
city Of Portland have been received. Out
Of 600 votes counted, Lord, republican,
for govsrnor, has 1900; Galloway. demo.
crat, 400; Pierce, populist, $500. The
total vote of the state is about 5000.
There wss very little scratching on the
state ticket, and the remainder Of tho re-
publicans follow Lord closely. Fourteen
counties out Of 20 in the state are inacces.
sible by telegraph, and tho mails are also
delayed by floods.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1894-06-06
Abbott Tells Hts story.

MILWAUKEE,, June edwin H. Abbott.
before Master of Chancery Carey to-day
gave his version Of the famous Chicago &
Northern Pacific RAILWAY deal, upon
which depends Thomas T. Oakes' remain
ing as receiver OF the Northern Pacific.
Nothing OF q sensational nature was eiic-
tied from the witness. When an adjourn
ment was taken this afternoon.
IL had been shown by the
testimony OF +. II. Abbott that up to jan
uary Is, 1889, and prior TO the organisation
of the Chicago q Northern Pacific com
pany, the terminals bearing tho latter
namo had cost sil 100000. How much
more they cost before they were turned
over TO the Northern Pacific company
will probably appear in Abbotts testI-
mony tomorrow. Abbott was nearly three
hours on the stand to-day and the direct
examination is not completed. II is eX-
pected Oakos will be be called when the
lawyers get through with Abbott.
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sons. The voices OF some no recognised.
They were discussiu. tho sugar schedule,
and some OF the participants in the con-
versation were exceedingly anxious that
the duty on refined sugar be provided for.
He said, also. he heard tho names OF
certain senators mentioned in the con-
versation. CASTOR did not refuse 10
answer any questions. but to queries rs.
piled that he did not know. He supposed
there were senators In conversation with
Mr.. Terrell by the knowledge they dis
played Of what had taken place in tho
subcommittee ON finance that day. He
said he never told anyone he recognized
the voices of any senators in the room oc-
cupied by Terrell. He did not know the
name Of the congressman whom he gave
the story to, and who in turn told II to Mr..
Shriver. He was given until tomorrow to
consider whether he would disclose the
congressman's name.