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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04
merous helpers who are employed in
various ways about the place.

merous helpers who are employed in
various ways about the place.
After the sheep are all shOrn they are
driven a few miles to the dipping pens,
whore they are dipped" in a chemical
solution that kills the 'Scab" parasites.
These parasites are Of several kinds
II are death to the animal unless the
"scab" is killed. one kind of parasite
is known rs the sheep tick. 1t causes
Il great deal of loss and thrives best on
beasts in poor condition with weak
lieeces. The sheep tick lives by suck
ing the blood Of tie sheep and their
bites cause much irritation and itching
on account of the poison secreted while
feeding.
There is also the scab mite. which
causes the most dreaded of all sheep
diseases, the "Scab.' 1t causes more
loss to II than all other kinds of
insects and diseases combined. The
scab mites burrOw in the skin. where
they lay their eggs. After three days the
eggs hatch and in twelve days more the
young are full grown. AS each female
lays about fifteen eggs at a time. three
fOurths of which produce female in
sects, the rapidity with which
the insects multiply and the
disease spreads is easily account
ed for. Four or five scab mites
picked up on the range will produce
millions in a few weeks and infect the
whole flock.
Aside from these two there are the
sheep louise. They prefer long-wooled
sheep and affect the beasts condition
by loss of the blood they live on and by
the irritation they cause. The eggs of
the louise are laid at the base of the wool
fiber. to which they adhere until the
young emerge.
The dipping pens are rather small
buildings around which are corrals.
where the fOcks stay. Leading from
tn >se ~cOrrals is a trough about 100 feet
long dug in the ground. This trough is
filled with what is known as sheep dip.
a chemical compound that kills the par
aSitpS. This trough is about five feet
deep and into it the animals plunge ana
swim the entire length of it, emerging
into corrals AT the other end. Men are
stationed AT intervals along this trough
and with long poles push the swimming
Sheep under the liquid III order that
=. ~" &c entirely submerged. Inc
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04

In the vicinity Of Casper Are mo,r
sheep shearing pens. dippjnr MONS V.
rais ana various other buildings necas-
SarE 10 the business. The sheariny
pens consist of well-madc wood hull
ing about 40 feet in length. and ohont
sixty feet broad. This pen is divido1
up into smaller pens capahla of b,,dino.
Two men while at work. The smaller
pens are at the sides of the large non
Through the center of these rms thn
chute or pathway through which tha
Sheep enter and are driven to tbe sham
erS.
At II end of the big building is n
large room, into which the sheen come
to await their turn with the sheare,s
Al the other IN is a large room. into
whlch they pass after they hay bean
Shorn. and out of which they are driven
10 the dipping pens. In this end also
Is the kitchen and dining room. where
meals are served to the shea rers and
any visitors who may happen to be
present.
In each Of the smaller pens are two
shearers. provided with the customary
large shears. Il small milestone. n small
pail of water into which to din the
shears when they become warm from
use and a low table standing not mora
than six inches from the ground. upon
which the animal is placed while being
shorn. Count is kept of the total num-
her shcared in each pen by means of
the long. heavy strings that are used to
tie up the wool after it has been taken
off.
n dozen sheep are let into the pen.
one by n they are taken by the shear
or. who handles them as he would n
child. and their thick coat is removed.
The wool is then tied up in a bundle
and thrown outside the pen. 1t is gath
cred up and placed in a huge wool sack
that holds about 400 pounds of wool.
This sack is about six feet high and is
suspended from a framework built in
side the pen for the purpose. There
are. aside from the shearers. a fore
man. who oversees the work, a gang of
"punchers," or herders, who keep the
sheep moving into the chute. and nu-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04
TREADWAY.
The Iowa Boy Who Is the Flower and
Pride of Yale's Manhood,

Iowa is si%ngularly proud of Ralph
Treadway, the young Yale man who is
the captain of the crew which that uni
versity will send to England to row
against the whole British nation at the
famous Henley regatta. Treadway is.
the biggest man in New England to-
day, and if the United States were
not so exceedingly large he would I've
one of the best known men in the
country. Captain Treadway Is the flow.
er and pride of Yale's manhood. Hand
some. athletic. with a back as fiat rs
a board, muscles of iron and strong
health beaming out of his face, he is
likewise ~gOOd-natured. ~Open-handed
and open-hearted, and born for a col
lege leader. England's boast is the
fine young men she turns out Of her
universities. but she will show no finer
than Ralph Treadway On the Thames
when the brawny amateurs ON to-
gether. lust now the stalWart young
Westerner is the lion of the East, and
the newspapers of all the big towns
of the seaboard are full of him. He
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04
THEIR FIRST BOAT RACE.
1t Is Seventy Years Since Oxford and
Cambridge Tried Conclusions.

1t Is Seventy Years Since Oxford and
Cambridge Tried Conclusions.
The first boat race between the uni
versities of oxford and Cambridge took
place on June 10, 1929, the course being
from Hambledon lock TO Henley bridge.
a distance of two and Il quarter miles.
The race was rOwed in the evening.
the Oxford crew appearing in blue
check dress, the Cambridge in white
with pink wristbands. The Cambridge
men won the toss for sides. and chose
the Berkshire shore. At the start the
Cambridge cOXswain steered out in,o
the stream, and the oxford coXswain,
holding his course. a foul ensued. There
upon the umpires decided that, as
there was plenty of water on the Bcrk-
shire side. both boats should be allowed
to row in it. The boats kept well to-
gether for some distance. but ultimaGe-
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04

carries it all modestly. attends in "a
business-like way to his diurnal prep
aratiOn for the coming contest with
the Britons, and on his skill and di-
rection Yale depends for the success of
her colors abroad. But. although
Treadway pays strict attention to his
men and himself. he never loses sight
OF the fact that he is a student. and
improves his mind. Before entering
Yale he spent two terms at the Uniyer-
sity of Iowa.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04

"NlI"r comes not so much
/ "o"i as from the very large
"" yearly increase to his
""'' as they are called. The
~'II'hrlal not alone To his own
"a" hcrdcr who. perhaps,
VII SN"rcS." the shearer. who
N> Tor every sheep he shears
an max" about 81 a day. for he
u at !eaS' leo sheep every day.
o"i'F "f Ike dipping" pen.
~ cents for every sheep
i'cated AZ the western Ter
. 'l' Fremont. Elkhorn and
'ileF Railroad. the only road
., 'ha' country. The town is
lo''i'ed on the Platte River.
u Il range Of high hills that
,'"IiiN OF he Black Hills. 1t
y ny III" sheep industry. and is
P''Wh. It's principal bus
NNtph owners who have
'.' Eli ana havc settled
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04

4 ami fifty miles to the south.
u be 3,l0G, 600 pounds of wool
Prom Casper this season. In
Plonc more than 300. 0OO sheep
|hofh. Hundreds of men are
Tor Tie sole purpose of shear
fh The Shcaring is all over and
has been disposed of the sea-
MIL Weld nearly a quarter of
.ol dollars.
Pc Of the animals costs his
pAA - cents 10 81 cents IA year.
: worm from - cents to ST..
Ve'i alone each sheep pays
'.4l- and a little more. The
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04
THE EELS
Novel Invention of a New England
Sea Captain.

Members of the United States light
house board are considering an inven-
ton made by Captain Eels. IL New En-
gland mariner. and are inclined to re-
gard it as the best design ever present
ed for building lighthouses in the open
ocean.
For three years engineers and scicn-
fists have been working on Il mammoth
design for a lighthouse on the outer
shoa! off Cape Hatteras, and at last
they believe they have perfected a plan.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04
Weary Waggles Moves On.

Boston has solved the tramp qucs-
ton. The fact that there was Il falling
off of 5000 applications for accOmmo-
dations the last year at Wayfarers'
Lodge. where the dodgers are expected
to work for their board, is convincing
evidence on this point.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04
Why Their Tails Are White.

Rabbits. it is said, have white tails
so that in case of pursuit the young
NAV distinguish their mother when she
is leading them to the warren. The
natural color of the rabbit is so like the
surrounding earth that otherwise this
you'd Le difficult.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04

ly oxford pulled ahead, and though the
Cantabs made an excellent struggle
they were unable to save the race. aud
the Oxford boat SshOt under Henley
bridge several lengths to the good. The
Cambridge boat had nc chance at amy
time after ii was seen from Henley
bridge, but the crew displayed great
skill and resolution. and certainly had
no reason TO he ashamed of their ef-
tulis. rLer( W"s 4 msGn.E.rl q iisg!ay
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04

She-This novelist writes of his hero.
Inc as a tall girl with becoming blonde
hair. lle-l suppose he means by tha,
that h vas havinr it bl"achel.-Ciu~
r.r"a:i Enquirer.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04

sner In every direction as
*. cal reach can be seen
blecr.
heap cover a range that eX-
\, Ia miles 10 the west. sew
lii 10 the north. forty miles
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04
n UNIQUE &
In Which Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger
Rests Her Weary Head.

There is a fad among New York So
ciety women at the present time for
costly beds, and the price paid for some
of these articles of furniture is fabu-
lous, running into the thousands of dol
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-06-04

fHo'' nrc Of the most i'm
o(,h, year i'll Wyom-
co> m. center of the
Pr .ho.n country in the
fa"' uqlf a million sheep
f1ls and prairie and
.nrta!u, that are tlDu-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18
ro-DAy's MrrrINGs AND EVENTS.

"a Faycttc Chapter Royal Arch Masons.
JEFFERSON Lcde.. X. Of T.. Lee Camp
Han.
Virginia Lodge. X OF j.. Laube's Hall.
Hines Lodge. Is. Of T.. Schiller Hail
Aurora Lodge. l. g. @. T.. Elletts Han.
Henderson Lodge, 1. o. o. r., Toney $
Hal.
Mantco Tribe !. O. r. NJ. Kerse's Han.
JaWneo Tribe. /. o. r.. NJ, Odd-Fellows'
Hal
A. ". Glnn Council. Jr. O. L. a. NJ.
Bclyidcro Han.
Davis Council. Jr. O. L. a. NJ. Eighth
and Hull streets.
Iron Mouldcrs' Union. Eagle Hall
Henrico Council. II. A.. Powhatan Hall.
Mccarthy Council, r.. A., Lee Camp
Hail.
Evergreen Camp. Woodmen Of the World.
Concordia Han.
Cynthus Grove. L. a. O. j., Cersley's
Han.
Liberal Grove. u. A. O. D.. Druids' Han.
Monroe Grove. n A. q. D.. Belvidere Hall.
Stationary Engineers, Jr o. L. 4. NJ.
Hall.
jefferson lodge I. O. G. T., Powers
Han.
Soldiers Home Lodge. !. O. CT. Sol
dicrs' Home.
HoWard's Grove Lodge. |. O. {. ~. Good
Templars' Hall.
81 Iatrick's Beneficial Society. Twenty
sixth ami Grace streets
Richmend Lodge. Elks. Concordia Hall
Nest-End Beneficial and Social Society.
Lauhc's Han.
Stuart Horse Guards. Blues Armorv.
Richmond Senate. Knights Of tho Ancient
Essonic Order st. Adams Hail.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18
TIE LNOLIIION OF uANNA

The growth and development of Hanna
rs the arbiter OF American politics is
stiu ongrosaine the attention of the
American people, and IL Will continue TO
do SO until the phenomenon SIS Thoroughly
understood. That is mo difficult matter
to people like the yirginians. who have
had a liter dose Of this soru of political
jugglory.
We don't suppose Hanna himself con-
tributed all the money that was spent
In the making Of Mckinley. lie was con-
Quoting campaign I'm behalf Of interests
that wanted measures passed by Congress
that would enable the benenciarics of
those measures to fleece their fellow
Americans. and he no doubt raised q
purse 10 which he. as an sron manu-
faciurcr, contributed. Of course. lie set
himself to work. in a busincss-like way. a
year ago. perhaps 10 spending this money
so as 20 work up an interest for Nc
kinley In each State convention. II took
time. Of course. 10 spread his net an over
the United States. but it was a matter
OF time, money and management only.
II was doing on a great scale what we
have seen done on a small scale and
the result was just as certain i'm the
great-scale case as I'm the sman-scale
one. II pat Mckinley I'm the position be-
fore the State conventions Of a man who
had a hired hand 10 loot for him. while
none Of the other candidates had any
hand at all. Though the band was
wheezy one 10 was nevertheless a band
and It consequently made all the noise
tRit was made. There was no Reed
footing and no Morton footing. What
footing there was though very bad toot-
Ing. was Mckinley footing nevertheless
II was bound 20 win in the absence or any
opposing force of The same character. and
hence the result. This is the genesis Of
Hanna. one Of the most striking proofs
OF IL is the absolute want OF enthusiasm
at 81. Louis. ono telegram from there
Is as follows:
Hanna is worried over the lack OF en-
thusiasm. lie is sending hundreds Of
kilograms TO the friends OF Mckinley
appealing 20 them 20 come 20 St. Louis
and whoop 10 up FOR the Canton Major.
From first 10 last there have not been
half-dozen hearty cheers: and even the
Blaine Club or Cincinnati with its splen-
dld appearance. failed 10 provoke more
than a chipping OF hands. '"Aiarchlng
ThrOurh Georgia was chcored 10 the
echo. and Dixie" raised shout that
shook the roftcrs; but beyond this the
hundreds OF delegates stood about the
corridors and looked quietly on.
This is only sample OF thousands OF
such kilograms. II tells the whole story
Mckinley supporters are not men who
follow "a leader whom they trust and be
lieve IN and are ready TO make any sacri-
nee for. They are hired band who
have undertaken to furnish so much
footing for so much money. and when tho
footing is finished ana the money
pocketed they consider the contract per-
formed upon both sides.
Hanna Will no doubt be made chairman
Df the National Republican Committee
and put TO manage the campaign. This
will no doubt be wise politics from
Republican standpoint. He has shown
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18

Generally. However, the Crop Conditions
MAY he said 10 be Favorable.


MAY he said To be Favorable.
Following is the weather-crop bulletin
Of tho Virginia service for tho week
ending June 10Th:
4 summary Of the reports for the week
ending June 10. 1896. shows that in the
Tidewater and Middle Virginia sections
too much rain has faueg for the best
results either iu growth OF crops or their
proper cultivation. This IS more par
ticulany the case in the 1idcwater coun-
ties. where the fields are getting grassy
I'm the middle Virginia section some cult
walton has been done. The Great Valley
section reports week OF fine crop
growth
Generally. the crop conditions may be
said 10 be favorable. Corn is growing
rapidly. and is very promising. Wheat
is being harvested. except in the western
counties. where it will be ready 10 har-
vest within ten days. Oats are heading
out. Grass aud pastures are improving
Tobacco is growing nicely.
Rain has continued throughout the
Tidewater Virginia section more or less
during the week delaying farm work.
ana being detrimental TO some crops. es-
pecially cotton which is badly in Mood
some advance, and the outlook for hay
has improved Wheat harvest has be-
gun, buU this work has been generally
delayed boy the rains. oats are reported
IN fun head and ready for the reaper.
Corn is very promising and In fine con-
diuon. but the fields are getting very
grassy and the crop needs cultivation.
Peanuts arc poor. except in localities
Sweet potatoes are i'm good condition but
tho Irish are not showing up wcll-toO
mucn vine.
Too much rain and weather verging to-
wards cool have been the conditions during
the week ia middle Virginia. Notwith-
standing this. the crops have mostly made
good progress. aud a good deal Of farm
work has been done. Corn. especially.
is coming on finely. and has been culti-
waited freely. Tobacco makes an excel
lent showing. growing rnpidly-yery little
repianting being necessary. oats are in
satisfactory shape. In some localities.
wheat IS nearly an harvested in others.
harvest beginning: crop not good: the
hay harvest begun in some counties.
damage 70 IL from chinch-bugs has been
very great. Grass IS improving steadily.
Berries reported abundant Gardens are
promising. Some fears are expressed
OF tue chinch-bug getting into the corn.
Generally. favorable weather for crop
growth has prevailed over the Great
Valley section during the week. In the
southwest section where rain has been
lacking 20 some extent they have had
good growing showers. All crops are
reported as improving. Wheat is r1pen-
ine I'm some parts; I'm others. IL is now
ready FOR harvest. Grass has improved
Some. but IL not a good crop. Corn is
growing rapidly. and is generally I'm "A
vigorous. healthy. condition. Barley har-
vest has begun. oats coming in head
and fair stand Pastures have been
much benefited by the rains. The crop
Of timothy il repored in better con-
ditlOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18

The Henrico County Court was not in
session yesterday.
Mr.. Kelly. acting as the agent for Mr..
r. l.. Twlnlng, was Tuesday refused a
license 10 sell liquor at the corner Of
Twenty and 5 streets by Judge
Wickham. OF the County Court. Yester-
day Mr.. Twining was before Justice Vim
cent. charged with selling liquor without
a license for the time during which his
license has been ending lie was fined
so and costs.
Charles Napier Wadcss. and Timblick
were arrested Tuesday evening on "A war
rant sworn out by j. =. Brian. charging
them with fighting and breaking the
peace at Twenty and X streets
on last Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18
IFJEsTER DEPEw HAD ONLY BEEN


II the Hon. Chauncey ". Dopew had
not made Of himself the buffoon that he
has. he might have played some Of that
part in public affairs that he has such
an itching for. But no funny man ever
yet has secured strong hold upon the
confidence and esteem OF men, and none
such ever will. 1T has been remarked OF
our Lord and Saviour that there Is no
record OF His ever having smiled. 1t Is
serious and earnest men that control the
affairs Of the world and not jokers and
testers.
Mr.. Dc0ow made an address at a meet
ing Of the Grand Army of the Republic
in St. Louis few evenings back, I'm
which be uttered the following noble SEN
timcnts:
eve Americans are fond Of dramatic
situations The first century Of our ma
tional history is the most wonderful ana
brilliant drama ever written. The stage
has been the North American cont
ucnt the actors the American people,
and the audience the world. The subject
OF this drama is the evolution Of liberty.
Its influence upon the audience has been
incalculablo. II has promoted revolutions,
overturned thrones. changed the course oi
empires. and upliftod distant peoples 10
higher civilization and the acquisition Of
greater rights.
1--WE must be true and faithful i'm safe
guarding the ballOt-box and the rights Of
citizen to deposit his vote and have II
honestly recognized. We must be cour-
agcous in fighting the madness OF the
hour. or the errors which increase with
business depression and hard times. ana
go with our party into temporary de-
feat. n need be. for the preservation OF
the national credit ana those principles
OF sound finance and practice common
with the commercial nations OF the Worln'
and which alone can keep us solvent
prosperous. and progressive. FROM 20
mmbus to the 0iayhower. from the May
flower 10 Washington and the beciaia-
tion OF Independence to Lincoln and lhr
omancipation proclamation. are the step
ping stones Of American liberty ana
modern development. The GROWING bless
ing Of this majestic evolution IS thal
American citizenship which Is the 'oih-
mon heritage Of us all
No finer passage than this is to be fonnd
I'm the orations Of any Of our public men,
and it is truly to be regretted that a
man capable Of such lofty utterances
should think his finest declarations cap
and bell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18

The Bulletin of tho Richmond College
Law Department announces that thr-
teen students will have a degree OF
Bachelor cf Law conferred upon them
at the commencement tonight.
The future lawyers are &. 4. Ashhv.
Russell Bargamin. Louis Casabona. T..
Y. Chcsterman. w. ID. Evans. Elben G..
Folks, @. A. Hanson. r. 4. Hutchinson.
j. A. Lewis. Emmett Seaton. Cary Ellis
Stern and Geddos Winston.
All pf 'hese Gentlemen have passed
examination before the circuit judges
and a majority OF them WIN enter upon
the practice Cf law Immediately.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18
Elecfinn of nnlcer..

~ the semi-anrual meeting Of Rich
mond Lodge. No. 1874. I. o. S. H.. held at
Drulds' Hall. on last evening. the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
six months: President Samuel Stern.
Vice. President. J. Phillips. Secretary. $.
J. IIrshberg: Treasurer. a. Steiner; Con-
ductor. A. schwartzman: Warden. II. H..
Rosenberg: Tilcr. i. Brauermann: Past
President W. a. Green; Trustees, G..
Frank chairman. J. Rosenbloom and
J.. Cohen; Right and Left supporters to
the President. H. L. Hirshberg aud A.
Cohen Right and Left supporters 20 the
Vicc-Prcsldcnt. \. Molloy and J. Green.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18
LEGHORNS.
TRIMMED HATS AND
BONNETS.

White. Black. Leghorn and Tan,
Tam O'Shanter effect, Brown,
rough straw hrim Hats, trimmed
with all-silk ribbon and flowers,
real value s.. now $3.50.
Stylish White Hats. trimmed
with wings and mil. Sl.oS and
S2.5O-real value s. 80 and >.
The finer Hats that were $50
and s.. so you can pick from now
at SIS
Pattern Hats and BonnetS
that were SD. so, SIS and SIS, now
$3.50.
Ribbon in all colors, Black and
White Silk Taffeta, . inches wide,
never sold for less than 25c., now
17c.
Fancy Stripes and Persian effects
in Ribbon at asionishingly low
prices for this week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18

The Board OF Directors OF the Prison
Association Of Virginia met ar the Y. Nj.
c. a. hall Tuesday night. The monthly
report OF the Laurel Industrial School was
submitted by the secretary. showing the
number Of boys now on the roll one nun
dred and fifty-eight. The daily expense
showed a very satisfactory and healthy
condition, while the improvement OF the
boys morally, physically and intellectually
bears witness 10 the good effects OF their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18

During tha recent storms number
Of homug pigeons sent into Virginia TO
wing their way hack 10 their coies in the
northern towns. have come TO grief and
Tho Times has received notice. Of several
which have been captured broken down
and tired ont.
Persons desiring to restore them TO
ownership should treat them we'll and
give them flight early in the morning
Of the first clear day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-06-18

treatment and the wise management or
the institution.
4 large dormitory. looks feet. IS now
I'm course OF construction. which will be
quite an imposing edifice and will add
largely TO the accommodation and COM
fort Of the inmates. The creek running
through the grounds has been recently
straightened and deepened az large eN-
pense 10 secure proper drainage and pro-
mote The health OF the place.