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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
Stock Notes

If your lambs are not doing well
look them V and see If they are not
suffering from ticks.
Care is the best prevention of swine
disease. The pens and stopping places
should be disinfected.
1t is believed that thumps In pigs
may be prevented by giving them dry
sleeping places, plenty Of sunlight and
plenty Of exercise.
The French government has decided
that hereafter all cattle imported into
that country must be subjected to the
tuberculin test.
American steers and refrigerated
beef are selling for about the lowest
prices on record in the British mar
kets, the late cables quoting steers at
SA@S&c per pound, dressed weight,
and refrigerator beef, GATE.
In the second week of April there
were las outbreaks of swine fever i'm
Great Britain, scattered over 33 coun-
ties in England, five in Wales and
three in Scotland. The disease seems
to be on the increase i'm that country.
In the last two years England's
1ocks have decreased 1,4SS, LOB. Ii it
was not for tlae sale of stock to for
eign wool growers the sheep industry
in that country would soon cease to
exist.
A farmer in selecting a male for his
herd OF grades, says G.. w. Waters.
should exercise as much care and
judgment, and then give as good keep
and management as IL his herd. were
pure bred females.
Not a sheep was on exhibition at last
weeks Taylor fair. Only two or three
years ago Williamson county was no.
ted as the home of many fine fiocks OF
sheep, but adverse legislation has
driven them out OF the county.-Texas
Stockman. -
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
Humane Treatment of Live stock il
Transit.

The United States department of ag-
riculture has issued an excellent order
as follows on this subject:
1t is the desire Of this department
that the influence of all employees
should be used, so far as is warranted
by the law, for the purpose of securing
the humane treatment of animals in
transportation and in the stock yards.
Depriying animals of food and drink
for unusual periods, and beating and
worrying them, are practices calcu-
lated to make the animals feverish
and their meat unwholesome and 1t
should be discountenanced and pre-
vented. You will, therefore, give such
instructions to your subordinates as
will insure careful treatment of ami
mails which they may be called upon
to handle, and as will also lead them
to use their influence for the same
end with all other persons with whom
they come in contact.
You will please make an investiga-
ton of the tanner in which animals
are transported and handled by the
railroad companies and stock yards
which come under your observation,
and make such suggestions as may oc-
cur to you, with a view to improving
the service and protecting animals
from undue suffering or cruelty. In
jured animals which are evidently suf-
fering severe pain should be promptly
reported to the humane societies, I'M
less the owner or the stock yard COM
pany properly cares for them within a
reasonable time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
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GRASS IN CORRESPONDING.
Results of Experiments I'm Hog
Feeding

Results of Experiments I'm Hog
Feeding.
The Utah Experiment Station Bullet
in No. Al treats of the value of grass
and its relation TO exercise in the pro-
duction of pork. Results of expert
mcnus in hog-feeding, extending over
two years, are reported, as follows:
ca With full grain rations.
tbl With part grain rations.
(cl Without grain.
The bulletin gives calculated records
of the experiments, with comments
thereon, and illustrations showing the
appearance of some of the animals
after uinety-one days of four different
systems of feeding. The most import
ant conclusions reached are the follow
ing:
First-Pigs allowed to run at large
e eighteen acres of good pasture
and fed a full ration of grain made the
most rapid growth and required the
least grain for IN pound of gain.
Second-Pigs confined in movable
pens in the pasture grew more slowly
than those running loose and required
an increase of 20 per cen of grain to
make one pound of growth.
Third-Pigs at pasture, fed under
three different conditions, gained 92.5
per cent more and ate but > per cent
more than the pigs getting grass and
otherwise similarly fed, but confined i'll
pens. The grain required to produce
one pound of gain was increased 40
per cent with those in pens over those
ut pasture.
Fourth-Pigs fed but part rations OF
grain at pasture made satisfactory
gains. Those at pasture getting the
three-fourths grain rations gained more
than those fed a full grain ration and
grass, either in the yards or in the
pens.
Fifth-Pigs pastured without grain
made about the same growth for three
seasons in succession, this averaging
SO of a pound per day.
Sixth-As nearly as car be judged,
exercise alone increased the gain %
per cent and the amount eaten 10 per
cent. but decreased the amount re-
quired for one pound gain of % per
cent.
Seventh-GraSs when cut and fed
green to pigs, whether fed in pens or
yards, or with full or part grain ra-
tions, or without grain, proved to be OF
little value.
Eighth-Pigs confined in pens anu
fed on grass alone, mostly lucern, for
n%inety-one days, lost yer q quarter of
a pound per day.
Ninth-The average of the pigs fed
on grass gained a little more than
those fed without the grass, but not
enough to pay for the extra feed in
the grass.
Tenth-With the pigs confined in the
hog-house pens the grass proved bene-
fetal, while with those in the yard IT
proved detrimental, the latter requlr-
ing more grain to make a pound OF
pork with the grass thar without 1t.
MISUNDERSTANDING either with full
or with part grain %rations, appeared to
be by far the cheapest and best way of
making pork.
Note-The grass is a mixture of eight
varieties, in which lucern constitutes
ut least one-half.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-29
THEY DIED FIGHTING.
Band Of Texas Sharpshooters w ped Out
in Cuba.

Band Of Texas Sharpshooters w ped Out
in Cuba.
NEW YORK, Dec. pa special to
The World from Key West, Fla, says
The Lone Star company of the patriot
army Of West Cuba, consisting of ID
Texas sharpshooters, perished to a man
after heroically battling more than five
hours against vastly superior Spanish
forces in Pinar del Rio province, kill
ing double their own number and
wounding probably as many more.
Havana officials are jubilant passen-
gers arriving here say, over the news of
this victory.
A Cuban band was observed near
Pinar del Rio city and General Mel
quizo sent two sQuadrons of cavalry to
attack it. After running fight the
band, which proved to be composed of
10 Texans, was chased into a bottle"
bit of hummock having only one
opening. The Texans, seeing that they
were i'll a hole, retreated to the fur
ther end and fortified themselves has
tily behind some big boulders. The
Spanish troopers dismounted and sur
rounded them, pouring in fire from all
sides. The brave Texans replied and
Kept Up the Fight
for more than five hours. By that time
& of the Is had been killed and We're
wounded, while % Spaniards had Bit
ten the dust and 10 or more We're
wounded. A flag of truce was sent in
by the Spanish and the Texans were
called upon to surrender, but the
Americans refused with one accord to
lay down their arms. shouting 1--WE
remember Maceo." This infuriated
the Spaniards and they fought with re-
newed fierceness. Twice they charged,
but the rapid firing of the brave little
band drove them back. By getting on
a high ridge behind the Texans posi-
tion the Spaniards were enabled to
pour in fire that killed all but two of
those left. Those two gallantly con-
tinued to fight and held off the enemy
an hour longer. Then, overcome by
thirst and enfeebled by loss of blood
flowing from dozen wounds, they
were cut to pieces by the Spaniards,
who finally dashed up as the Texans
fell exhausted.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-29
1ISSlA ii. -.
NJ. NeiidOf7S EGg-e>;i0n Said 20
Have Been Set at Naughj
by the Sultan,
Who Refused His Consent to
Any Measures Of Control by
the Powers.
Story Of Secret Treaty Between
Emperor William and Ab-
dul i,amed.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dec. 29.-The Rus.
sian ambassador on Saturday. acting i'll
concert with the representatives of
Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany
and Austria, had an audience with the
sultan, Abdul Hamed, one of many
such interviews which have taken place
within the past year on the same sub
ject, that of a better administration of
the affairs Of the Turkish empire.
The Russian diplomat began by warm
ing the sultan and the Turkish govern
ment that if the revenues ceded for the
payments of the Turkish debt Were
touched, the European control of the
finances of the empire would become
inevitable.
NJ. De Nelidoff, the Russian ambas-
sadOr, further informed the sultan that
the cZar guaranteed his personal safety
and engaged himself to maintain the
suftan's supremacy in the event of
severe measures being necessary upon
the part of the powers.
The sultan, however, remained OBJ
durate, refusing his consent to any
measures of control, financial or other.
wise, by the powers.
To this the Russian ambassador re-
piled that the condition of the Turkish
empire placed the throne and the cali.
phate in imminent peril
will Never ne u Second Kh sdive
Tkereu2on Abdul Hamed remarked.
impressiveiy
Il may be the last of the calipha, but
Will never become "A second khedIve. y
II addition to these warnings, NJ. De
NeEdoR sent note TO the Turkish gov
ernment aud the palace and the utmost
significance is attached to it i'll dipto-
matte circles. He pointed out i'll pre-
else terms the necessity of the sultan
following the advice of the powers and
acting in complete agreement with
their plans for improving the situation,
warning them once more that the sui.
tan's refusal to do so involves the most
disagreeable consequences.
The ambassadors of the powers will
meet again in order to discuss the sit.
uation, and will reassemble in future
twice a week until they complete their
recommendations to the sultan and his
advisers.
These latest steps upon the part of
the powers are, once again. reported to
have produced profound impression
at the kiosh, and i'll pursuance of the
issuing Of the amnesty decree, Arme-
nian prisoners III Asia Minor and this
city and vicinity are being released
daily i'll patches OF fifteen.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-29
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Tract 7ne wOuli be vIrtu.4Iy al tne
nlcc,y OF the tr.umvirate.
The sublime porte was much dis
turbed by Sir Philips visit, and for a
time it seemed that English diplomacy
would win. Suddenly the sultan as
su ned a defensive attitude. Sir Philip
was Informed that the sublime porte
" aid continue the reforms on rh,
lines which had been laid down; that
it guaranteed absolute protection of
life and property to all its subjects,
and that any further assurance was
deemed unnecessary. 1t was now gen.
orally known III Constantinople, the
letter says, that Abdul Hamed acted ON
instructions received from the German
government, and no little chagrin is
felt among the supporters of the Eng
lish, Russian and French plans.
Recalling williams Visit.
Diplomats there, according to the
writer, are now recalling that a year
and half ago Emperor William of
Germany visited the sultan at Con.
stantinople, and was received with ex-
travagant honors. 1t was limited then
that perhaps a secret treaty had been
formed between the two monarchs to
prevent both Russian and English en-
crOachments.
- The sultan, according to the letter,
while not yet completely reassured that
he will be left in peaceful control of his
dominion, with the privilege of butcher
ing his whole empire if he SO desires, is
shrewd enough to know that the pow
ers of Europe hate each other much
more than they hate him. The con-
clusion Of the letter is that mo matter
what happens, the great Christian ma
tions cannot afford to become em.
broiled with each other Russia least
of all, hemmed in as she is on all sides
ey enemies, can afford the luxury of
war, much as she desires it. Statesmen
here state that in such an event it
would not be question of dismember.
ment of Turkey, but of the dismember.
ment of Russia"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-29
COMES VIA WASHINGTON.
Eepnrt OF n Secret Treaty Between Will
am and Abdul.

Eepnrt OF n Secret Treaty Between Will
am and Abdul.
New YORK, Dec. pa special to
The World from Washington says
The statement that a secret alliance
Of Turkey is made in letter from Con
stantinople received by promin ent
official of the state department. The
letter was written by one high in
authority in the Turkish government,
and explains that the alliance is for the
purpose Of thwarting Russian and Eng
lish encroachment in the sultan's
dominions. The writer gives an in
sight into present political affairs in
Turkey.
After the great powers had sent,
through their ambassadors in Constan.
tinople, collective note to the sultan,
insisting OH his reforms and an abso-
Lutte guaranty in the future for the
lives and property of all his subjects
the Eastern question again became the
great center of European diplomacy
The sultan gave his promise.
Entered Into with Energy.
The sublime porte entered on the re.
form with feyerlsh energy which sur
prised all Europe. Garrisons were es-
tablished on the outskirts of the en-
pire, and the Whole country was placed
under Il practical military rule. The
sublime port removed governors and
lesser officials with dispatch astonish.
ing to those conversant with the usual
. bewiidering decays i'll Eastern diplo.
macy. An amnesty was promised to.
wards Armenian prisoners, and over
1900 Of them have ar>ady been set at
liberty
England, France and Russia were
not, however. absol ately confident Of
the sultan's perseverance, in this work.
Sir Philip Currie. the English ambaesa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-29
JUST MISSED \ LYNCNING.
Tramp shoo!A u " scons,n Iay'mirr
G IL! }. oOI.

Tramp >hon!s - " scops,n Inr..rr ::
G IL! y ood.
GRAFTON, Wis. Dec 20.-,TCMl
Helmes, IA Iarmor ne; / hovn, was shn-
in cold b-ood by Feri,iAil Frag,M1.
necht, whose o2i"cs Was presumably
robbery. Two shots lodged III Eclmvs
head and one passed through his mech
and he cannot possibly recover. After
firing the murderous shots FraCenk
necht fed. He was quickly pursucG
by posse of citizens who caught hlul
and there were threats of lynching
Officers safely lodged him in jail. III,
murderer apparently is a tramp, and
had asked for meal which was given
him, and then he pulled out revolve,
and shot the old farmer while his wife
was in another room
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-29
FAMILY OF FIVE DEAD.
Shocking Discovery Made by a Party of
Hunters.

Shocking Discovery Made by Party of
Hunters.
VERNDALE, Mimi, Dec. "a fam
lily of five named Bactel, consisting of
father, Diuther and three children,
were found dead III their home by
hunters 30 miles north of Verndale.
The bodies were badly decomposed No
particulars are at hand 1t is not
known whether they were frozen,
starved or murdered. They formerly
lived at Hewitt, nine miles southwest.
At that tirne they were very destitute
They probably froze the last of No.
vember, when the temperature was 81
dao below
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-29

WHEELING, w. Va, Dec. 29.-Dur.
ing a drunken quarrel among crowd
of miners at Hinton, w. Va, John
Legg was instantly killed and his
brother Richard died few moments
later, both the victims Of James
NOore's revolver shots.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-29

Looking for q Missing Mnlionaire.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-Mr. F. H.
Lord has arrived here in search of his
brother, c. II. Lord, Minneapolis
millionaire, who disappeared from the
Palace hotel several days ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
Uobeniohe Nav Retire.

BERLIN. Jan. 2i.-It IL an open secret
here to-day that serious differences exist
between the Kaiser and Chancellor Won
Hohenlohe. and all on account of the
marine bill, which IL was proposed to
Introduce in the Reichsiag this week.
The Government sounded the various fac
lions upon the possibility Of passing a
bill for gigantic naval Improvements, and
4 large increase OF the German feet.
The plan was abandoned when IL was
found that the bill would meet with bit
ter opposition from the Socialist. Fret
sinnige, and Centrist parties. II Is be
lieved that some Of the Conservative
leaders threatened obstinate resistance.
The Emperor. however. Is bound TO
have his will He insists that the i'm
mediate construction Of q large number
OF modern warships. and the strength
ening OF the naval defences, are neces-
sary for the safety of the Fatherland.
Prince Won Hohenlohe. on the other hand
is not willing TO risk the Introduction or
the bill as he feels sure II will result in
defeat of the Government.-PhiIa
phia Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
REV. NR. GOoDWIN,s caIU.
\ Richmond Runaway Boy Captured tb,
Cocha AIDE CITY

PETERSBURG, VA. Jan. Especial.
Rev. ". a. r. Goodwin, rector Of n
Johns Episcopal church I'm this city has
received a call to become assistant rector
OF one OF the largest Episcopal churches
in Brooklyn, y. y
Mr.. Goodwin, who is a naDhou, of
Rev r. a. Goodwin of Richmond has
been the rector of ST. Johns church here
Tor some years, and Is much beloved by
his congregation, who would regret ex-
ceedingly for him TO leave
Peter Welch, a white boy, about four
teen years Of age, was taken uD by
the police this afternoon. He stated that
he resided on Church Hill Richmond
with his mother. and that he left home
this morning and stole "a ride here on "A
freight train. The lad will bee sent home
I'm the morning.
Mrs. S. f.. j. Walker. a well-known
milliner Of this city. and Mr. James II
Binford. Of Pamplins Va, We're quietly
married this morning al 10 o'clock, Al
the residence Of the bride. on east Tabb
street. Rev. Dr. Edwards. pastor of
Washington-Street NJ. r. church Off
cisted. The couple left for Pampllns,
where they VIII spend "a few days. and
Will then return 10 Petersburg, where
they will reside.
The Assembly Social Club gave bril-
liant german tonight az Library Hall
During the evening a fine supper was
served
Miss Lillian Rosendorf. a charming
young lady Of Richmond is on a visit 10
Miss Fannie Reinach. one Of Petersburg's
most popular young ladies'.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

Mr.. Carlton Mccarthy, who has been
elected by the Council Committee on
Finance as special accountant for the
various municipal departments, appeared
yesterday before city Clerk B. I. August
and took the oath of office. He gave "A
bond Of $500. with Mr.. Andrew Pizzini
as his security.
The ordinance Under which this APP
pOintment was made was approved
January ~, 1886 ana provides that this
officer shall hold his position till July l.,
1897. After that an election sha1 be
had every two years. He Is required 10
give bond I'm 5000. to be approved by
the Mayor and the city Attorney. His
salary is 10 be sl,So0 per annum, and the
Finance Committee may remove him AT
It's pleasure. In event Or vacancy OF
his office this committee Nils II.
The special accountant Is TO report 10
the Finance Committee the result OF ms
Investigation Of the offices OF any OF the
city officials. whenever he IS required to
Investigate them. and this committee IL
10 report 10 the city Council wlthin
thirty DAYS thereafter. lie y 10 nave
complete access 10 all the DOCKS, papers,
and records of any and all OF the city
departments when in the discharge OF
his duties. =, 4. .....,,,.,
him TO proceed to examine the BOOKS
and affairs OF the different city depart
ments Immediately on his qualilcatlon;
zach department must be examined
every six months at least
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23

boy told me you owed hin, something ana
20 20 and get your pocket-buoh." TIE
Justice decided that Hill should be taught
"a severe lesson, 50 he gave him six
months In jail and put him under {5oo
security for twelve months.
Johnnie McEyoy, young white BOY.
was held on the charge OF shooting Jen-
ME Taylor In the heel. A number OF
little negroes were examined. and one
Of them on being asked by the Justice II
he saw the ball hit Jennie's foot. replied
promptly that he did. As II was not
proven that he ball did hir Jennie the
Justice let McEvoy OF with a fine OF
$40 and costs.
Emma Richardson (coored) was fined
$3.50 for assauting and cursing Lucy
Bates. 80
Virginia Miller (colored). charged with
attempting to Kill by stabbing Edward
Jones, was sent on TO the grand jury;
The row occurred last night about IL
o'clock on seventeenth street between
BROAD and Grace. I'm which. according 10
the evidence. some exceedingly choice
language took place.
Richard Jones and Lewis King (colored)
were fined $3.50 and costs each for fight
ing In the bar-room OF David ponau.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. ILL. Jan. - 1t has been
computed That an the way from IetiVD
bushels TO lOOOl.wn bushels Of short
wheat has been covered In this market
since last Saturday. ana doubtless one
half OF the total was bought IN to-day.
quite 20. Improvement In price over yes
ferdavs close Being recorded at one
time aai the close. whilst al some re-
cession from the outside. Afforded call
holders "a very respectable profit on their
Investment \ noticeable important fall
ing on I'm the Northwest tern receipts
started the buying, and the anxiety OF
shorts kept il up News from Argentine
v.as d'ec0uraging as TO the crop and 10
the ability of that country to furnish
any wheat for export May wheat OPEN
ed from GlhNGl3sN0lAc. advancing 10
oS4c and closing at &c, l&i0l~c. higher
than yesterday. Cash wheat sold al ~
advance and was nominally li40l4c
higher than Yesterday az the close.
Corn-Thc bulging propensity OF wheat
bore fruit as an influence IN corn. The
gain IA the latter was not important or
significant. but the situation In 1t having
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-23
BUILDfNG Up cnlsE err.
4 Township without Delinquent Tax
Lands -Proposed New Hotel.

CHASE CITY. VA Jan. Special
The weather has been quite dry and some
wells have failed. Some rain has fallen
within the last few DAYS. and tobacco is
moving more freely. Good breaks were
held Yesterday
About twenty-five Of our best citizens
have pettiOucd for "a charter for an odd
Fellows lodge. and one Will De organized
soon.
MIR W. s. Barnett Of Hotel Barnett.
will give am oyster supper tomorrow
night.
Christiansylle Township. Of which Chase
city is tho capital. with big q. Is. We
presume the only township in the state
In which no land was returned delinquent
for last year.
Many of our people are suffering with
what is called grippe. but IL seems To De
I'M mild form.
Holt 4 Watkins are building at the
corner OF Third and Main streets "A large
house and sutbuildings for their building
material and hardware business.
The Mineral Water Company proposes
building "A large hotel on the grounds
near the present hotel building.
our graded school Is growing rapidly.
Three teachers are now employed