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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-20

Washington. - Captain Crownin-
shield, Chief of the Navigation Bureau
OF the Navy Department, authorizes
the statement that no change has been
made in the orders to the Oregon and
Iowa to go TO the Pacific.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-20

Buenos Ayres.-A dispatch from the
Herald's correspondent at Rio de ia
metro states that the boundary treaty
between Brazil and Argentina has
been signed according to the judgment
of Mr.. Cleveland, who acted as arbitra-
tor
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-20


II farmers could understand the
value OF fresh eggs as compared with
eggs week or a month old, they could
realize much better prices for the eggs,
says the Western Agricultural. French
farmers market their eggs almost every
day. They take them to the village
or town market, or ship them to Paris
or London, those two great markets
that always want more fresh eggs, and
pay premium for getting them fresh.
The farmer who does not market his
eggs while fresh, loses the profit OF
production and discourages the eating
OF eggs. Town and city people who
can get fresh butter and eggs not only
eat more OF them, but are eager to pay
the highest price to get them fresh.
We want to get nearer the market by
developing better market facilities.
The itinerant buyer of country produce
pays little profit ON production, and
farmers who have few chickens and
COWS think butter and eggs do not pay
because they do not market them "a
the best advantage. Get your town OF
city. customers and supply them fresh
as often as desired. Improve your
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-20
MIX Teeth In Pigs.

Pigs have twenty-eight temporary
teeth, of which they have eight-two
corner incisors and two tusks in each
jaw-at birth. These teeth are sup
posed to assist the tongue Of the little
pig in sucking. The other temporary
teeth come gradually at intervals, and
the temporary dentition is usually com.
plete at about three months. OF course,
the fact that these are all temporary
teeth implies that the pig loses them,
and yet great many do not live long
enough to lose them. The corner in
oisors are not replaced by permanent
teeth until normally about nine
months. The same is true OF the
tusks.
The temporary pinchers which come
at three and four weeks, are not re-
placed by the permanent ones until
about nine months. The temporary
intermediate teeth, which appear in
the lower and upper jaw in eight tc
twelve weeks respectively, are not re.
placed until about eighteen months.
The first molar, which comes at seven
weeks, is replaced at five months, the
second at from nine TO ten months,
and the third from eighteen to nine.
teen months. The loss Of the tenn,
porary teetl, comes only a little be
fore the appearance of the correspond
ing permanent ones, the latter crowd
ing out the former. Most pigs go t.
market before they have lost many o
their temporary teeth. The process
being a natural one, and occurring
without any disturbance at all, the
owner himself not even conscious o
when it occurs, no matter how watch
full he may be of his herd, We do no
think that the loss has any influence il
giving the pigs backset shortly afte
weaving.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-20
FOR THE FARMERS.
Some Interesting News for the
RuraIist
SPOKEN OF IN THIS COLUMN.
Agrfeulturist.-Itsms That May
Benefit our Readers.
Public Schools and Farming.

II is at present an acknowledged
fact that public schools are a necessity
in civilized country. The early set
tiers of America established schools as
soon as they had chosen permanent
habitations, for they realized that their
children need be taught not only to
labor and develop the vast resources of
the new country, but must also be in
structed in science, art and literature
The present age is a witness of the
progress made in AL industries and
professions. The enlightened mind has
discovered how to utilize the foods
of nature. and has taught mankind to
expend less muscular force than in
the past. improvements, such as
tools, manufactures, etc, have done
much to Tighten farm work. Objects
OF common schools should be properly
understood before stating any of the
relations they may have to farming in
dustries. They were not instituted
for the purpose of teaching how to
farm, or how to conduct any other bust
ness, but to educate children that they
may become good and worthy citizens
OF our noble commonwealth to train the
mind to such an understanding that
when they grow to manhood and
womanhood they may be able to exer-
else their judgment properly, whatever
calling they may pursue. Although
these objects are often overlooked, the
law never intended the common school
to prepare anyone for any special call
ing. A physical, mental and moral
development is necessity for every
child. The commonwealth encourages
it to such degree that no district need
be without proper facilities for educat.
ing the mind and body. The common
schools are the foundation Of all that is
bright and noble in life. II our CON-
mon schools have a certain relation to
every calling, they must of necessity
have relation to our farming indus,
tries, for we study of the different
prices OF products, where raised, fertili
ty OF the soil, and the like. The more
tact and skill children have, the more
able they are to battle with the many
arduous duties which lie in their way
A farmers life, though an independ
emit, is not an easy one. We must us,
diligence and economy if we woulC
make ends meet. The mission of tn,
public school is not to create a..distast,
for any trade or profession, but help t,
| promote and implant in the hearts o
our youth that all work has it
, WORTH Public schools or other insti
buttons of learning do not create dis
taste for farming; it is more likely tn
parent who often says, Farming doe
not pay" or, 1T is just drudgery from
morn till night" or, "My boys shall
never become farmers if we can posi-
bly, educate Them" Take from som
rural district the noble and true, an,
You take the best of our presidents an,
statesmen. Truly, "the hand tina
rocks the cradle rules the world"
The farmer who has good education
has many advantages over the on
whose knowledge is limited to tn
three RS" Systematic plans are @
Importance as we'll in farming as il
any other business.-Alma Calhoun
in Practical Farmer.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-20

Summary of Experiments in Calf Feed
ing.
/. Calves may be raised very profit
ably on skim-milk when it is properly
fed.
2. From the standpoint of gain in
live weight and quality of meat, whole
milk is the best food tor calves, but
it makes too expensive a ration to be
profitably fed. Butter fat has been
worth 10 cents per pound. The gain
in live weight of these calves at cents
per pound returns but 1917 cents per
pound for the butter fat fed, at cents
per pound for the gain but 8 cents pei
pound.
8. The calves whose rations were
composed largely OF skim-milk, while
they gained one-half pound less pei
day, yet required practically the same
amount of dry matter to each pound Of
gain as did those fed on whole milk,
they made juet as good use of the food.
4. The calves fed on whole milk
alone gave crater proportion Of
dressed meat to live weight than did
those fed on skim-milk, and also gave
more fat on the carcass.
5. Young calves, up to 81 months
of age, required less milk and less dry
matter to each pound Of gain than did
the hogs. When the calves were five
and six months old, however, more dry
matter was required, but at least hall
of it was hay.
6. When fed to calves, fully a.
large financial returns were obtained
for the skim milk as when fed to hogs
With the gain in live weight at A cents
per pound, the calves returned 80 cent
per hundred pounds for the skim-mill
and the hogs 1928 cents. If the gair
In live weight was worth cents pei
pound, the calves would return cent?
per 100 pounds more for the milk thar
would the hogs.-By +. b. Iinfield,
Utah Experiment Station, Logan,
Utah.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-10-20
Chara eteri.tlo. of Good Farmer.


A man may be energetic and still
not succeed in business. The success
full farmer must plan judiciously and
then faithfully carry out those plans.
The farmer of today must stop all the
leaks If he wants to keep even with
the world. He must attend to the
small details of his business and waste
nothing that he can turn into cash.
A successful farmer with wornout
lands, poor fences and farm buildings
is seldom found, because he cannot
afford to let them run down. He
will use good tools because he cannot
afford to use poor ones. His taxes are
paid on time because he cannot afford
to pay interest on them. AS rule
he buys and sells for cash. When he
hires help he gets good help because
he gets more in return for his money.
lie faces the problems which confront
him in his business and meets them in
a practical way. He plans to grow his
crops al the lowest cost, and to get the
best returns for his money and labor.
He informs himself as to the best
methods of all branches OF his calling.
In word, the successful farmer is an
all-round man, looking carefully after
his business interests, quick at discov-
ering and remedying mistakes and In
adopting the best methods Of others,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
"SUNFLOWER TEA"

Miss Mabel N1iddagh gave IL rretty re-
cepton Tuesday night to number CT her
friends at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ID. b. Mddagh, on Harrison
avenue n. e. The event was known as Il
"SOntlcwer Tea" given in honor of Miss
Bryant, of Lynchburg, and WAS sreplete
with many unique features. Each guest
wore IL sunflower, some exceedingly large
others more modest in proportions. while
the decorations of the parlt re- and re
freshment tables were entirely confined
to the yellow flower. At one end of the
reception room was placed II large arm
chair covered entirely with white carleton
and decorated with sunhowers. After
choosing by means of the ballot the most
beautiful lady and the homeiest gentle
man present they were in turn seated in
this chair and presented with the konors
of the evening; the lady with handsome
double yellow sunliOwer, the gentleman
with one composed of nothing but seed
The refreshment tables were placed under
the arbor in the yard and these were filled
with the delcacies of the season, to which
the young folks did ample Justice Vari.
Gus games were INDUCED in and some
elegant numbers rendered on the piano
and violin, the latter instrument being
played by Miss Middagh's little sister,
Ha2e', who displays wonderful ability in
one so young. At a late hour the guests
departed with pleasant recolections OF
an evening so enjoyably spent.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids, marked proposals 10 Con-
struct Bridge Superstructure ut Rich
mond Ford. and addressed to w T..
Thomas, clerk of Council OF the city OF
Roanoke, Va, will be received until noon,
September n. 1897, for the constructor
and erection of II highway bridge CT one
span over Tinker creek and Richmond
Ford on the line between Roanoke. city
and Roanoke county; said bridge to be
Of steel, except the floor, which is to be
of wood, and to be of the following di-
mansions: Length of span, center to cen
ter, 40 feet; width of roadway In the
clear, 10 feet. Plans and specifications
can be seen at the Office of the city engi-
necr of the city of Roanoke, on and after
September z, 1897. Each bid must be
accompanied with certified check of five
hundred $500 dollars The right TO re.
ject any and all bids is reserved.
Also bids for the construction of the
masonry abutments upon the conditions
as above prescribed, except that bid
ders' bond of 300 will be required In
place of certified check
w. =. MOOMAN,
JAS. w. JOHNSTON,
w. w. BALLARD,
Commissioners for Roanoke County.
w. Il. COULBOURN.
Chairman Street Com mtttee, for Roam.
oke CITY.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
The Summer
Clearance Bargaia
Harvest Lasts
Another Week.

All last week our store was
crowded with enthusiastic buy
elrs, eager to gather some of
the bargain plums that were
here ready for the harvest. But
great as was the selling this
week many are the attractions
that remain. There are many
stocks as yet where the assert
ments are practically complete.
There are remnants by the
hundreds that the great selling
has accumulated, and there are
hundreds of odds and ends to
which we will be as glad to
say good-by as you will be to
give the glad hand of welcome.
Note these dozen or more
items:
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
LAST SAD RITES.
The Remains of the Late Slot Machines
Sent Away for Burial,


Reg riding the demise of the late nickel
in theslot machines .some fellow with n
thorough sense Of the ridiculous obtained
death certificate and poste it on one OF
the boxes containing the machines, which
resembles very much the case for II coffin.
The certificate was filled out in regular
form and POSTED so that no one. coming in
contact with the box of funeral appear
ance could fail to sec it. Following is a
verbatim copy of the certificate:
Gel tilicate of Death No I'll 44-Name
of "t ceased in full, W. "A. Jordan, alias
slot-machine; name of parents. "Elec-
tric;" place of death, Roanoke, Va. i;
color, red, black, green. white and yell
low; age months and five days; widow;
occupation, gambler; birthplace, Kala-
mazoo, Michigan; how long resident of
this city, three months and five days.
Then is appended the following certifi-
cate:
81 hereby certify that last saw her on
the 25th day of August, 1897, and that
she died on the Gath day of August, 1897,
aud that the cause Of her death was fan
atheism, and the time from attack until
death twenty days.
lin death from smallpox, state whether
or no vaccination had ever been perform
ed.) 1t has. (SigneO
Roanoke Times and City Council NJ.
d. and Judicial Attendants.
late, August 25. 1897: address, Roam
oNe. Va undertaken, the Mayer; place
of business, Roanoke, Va; place of
burial, Webb City. The funeral services
will be conducted this afternoon at $50
o'clock ut the Office of the Southern En-
press Company on South Jefferson street.
Cou 1cilman II. A. Buckner will conduct
ia nnr iac In
ner and the last sad tribute of respect
will be paid by her Roanoke friends and
admirers following the remains to the
Union depot, from whence they will be
shipped to their last resting place in the
above mentioned city. The active pail
bearers will he c. G. Smith, j. J. Cox,
B. o. Mays. z. Ayres, w. II. Holden,
John White, Henry Scholz and Frank
Bonner.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
CAUGHT MANY FISH.

w. l.. Patterson, Richard Trent, T.. NJ
Carr, w. p. Starkey, p. G. Conner and
Frank Bonsack returned last night from
Tinker creek, where they have been
for the past two days on piscatDrial
tour. They caught bushels of fish and II
pair of very large turtles, which they
brought to town yoIed together drawing
the wagon that contained the fish. 1t is
also reported that they caught several
fine watermelons in the seine. The above
mentioned Bonsack is sIeight of hand
performer. which it is supposed accounts
for the melons in the seine.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
POLICE COURT.

In police court yesterday morning fines
were assessed rs follows: Gussie Oriel,
Laura Leslie and Gertrude Patterson,
disorderly conduct, s. each; III f. Cnn.
nihgham. was assessed 81 for privilege of
allowing his horse to run at large: Rich
ard Berry, drunk and down, So. so a
large number of people had been sum
moned up for doing business without n
license, mostly plumbing, and the people
who failed to pay their dog tax are being
annoyed by the score. 1t will, take one
officer at least six weeks to attend to
these delinQuents.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
CHAs. LUNSFoRD y son

represent thirteen of the leading Fire In
surance Companies doing business in
America. They issue the most liberal
policy known to the business. Surety
bonds given on ten minutes notice. The
best Life and Accident Insurance. Office
corner Campbell and Jefferson streets.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
a HUGE COMBINE.

London, Aug. 26.-rhe st. James Ga
zette this afternoon says that an agree.
meut has been reached between the lend
ing bicycle tube makers OF Birmingham
and Aherca, by which no one will be
supplied under u fixed rate. The organ
izors claim that every tube maker will be
compelled to join.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
Sandy P Fiegat &c Co., sue
cessors to Fitnan and Evans,
Fancy Groceries, li6 Salem
avenue W.
MONEY IN TOBACCO.

Major Andrew Lewis. who has Just re-
turned from his Florida tobacco farm,
brought with him samples Of Sumatr;i
tobacco grown on his farm. This to-
lIacco and the CuDan tobacco can lbs sue
cessfully raised in the Flower Stnte and
hundreds of extensive land owners are
engaging in the business. These tobaccos
sell on the farm at from 80 to 60 cents IL
pound and an acre OF good average land
can produce from GOO to 500 pounds.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
PICNIC MUCH ENJOYED.

Trinity NJ. +. Sunday school went to
Lake Spring yesterday for their annual
outing. 7 here was large crowd in at
tendance and the day was one of thorough
enjoyment to the children and teachers
After being out AL DAY the entire party
returned about night
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
sCHADE FIRST IN FIVE EVENTS
Second Day of the Greenwood Races
Demonstrates Superiority of Virginian.

oeCUIIVl IJHy OF CHG drecnWOOU RaCeS
Demonstrates Superiority of Virgnian.
Greenwood. s. c., Aug. 26.-The result
of the second race meeting of the Green
wood Wheelmen Association was highly
satisfactory to the large crowd present.
The track was heavy from last nights
rain and prevented many records being
broken. Schade, of Georgetown Col.
lege, was again in evidence, winning
every race on the programme, including
the five mile handicap. In the latter
race Schade was the long scratch man.
He then caught his field, after hard
run, at the close of three miles, and run
ming ahead he deliberately slowed the
men down by setting his.own pace. and
thus regaiuing his wind. The finish WIS
exciting, and won by Schade in strong
sprint
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
CHICKEN THIEVES ARRESTED.

A brace OF colored chicken thieves were
captured early yesterday morning by
Officers Griffin and Rigney. They were
caught in the act of dressing the chicken
and in their possession was found n regu-
lar set of burglar tools and instruments
adapted to the use of drawing staples and
forcing entrances They will be given a
hearing in police court this morning.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
"RUFUs sANDERsn SHOT.
Weil-known Dialect Writer in Alabama
Brutaily Murdered.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 26.-F. b
Lloyd, better known as "Rufus Sanders. .
noted dialect writer of this State, and
wn mas been IN the platform pretty much
all over the South, was killed to day near
Greenvllle, Ala, Ivy john Gatford. The
account says that he was brutality assas-
slnated, the weapon Used being double
barrelled shotgun.
Mr.. LLOYD was member of the legisla-
ture, and had achieved considerable rep
utat1On as newspaper man.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
JEFFRlEs NOMINATED
For Senate by the Fifteenth District
Democrats Yesterday.

Culpeper, Va, Aug. 26.-The Fifteenth
senatorial district Democratic convention
met Lere to day in RiXey's Hall to nom-
mate candidate for State Senator. Hon.
L. ii. OBannon, of Rappahannock coun-
ty, was elected chairman and Mr.. Tay-
lor. of Madison county, secretary.
Hon. j. l.. Jeffries, of Culpeper, was
the only candidate before the convention,
and he was nominated by acclamat;op.
He was placed in nomination by Geo. w.
Settle, of Rappahannock, and the 'nomi-
nation was seconded by Mayor c. NJ.
Waite, of Culpeper.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

ON FRIDAY, August 81, mt SIS p.
m, DIR. o. f. Flippo will deliver at the
First Baptist Church one of his newest
lectures, "The Best Men in Our Churches
are the Women" DR.. Flippo needs no
introduction to Roanoke audience.
Come one and all. Admittance silver
Offering Mt the door.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
FUNERAL OF MIR. WILLIAMS.

The funeral of the late Mr. Williams at
the First Presbyterian Church yesterday
was largely attended. The pail beare, s
were: w. c. Leftwich. j. J. Cox, II. r.
1illett, Chas Steckman, r. A. Pollard
and N. j. Jennell. Interment was at
FBirvieW.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
WANTED, BOARDERS.

Having decided TO reopen my house mt
$50 Salem avenue. l will do so Septem-
her |. Have made many improvements
and will have baths and electric lights.
Board to suit the times. Table board
Sl2; one in room SIS; two in room 500.
Call or address,
August 81. MISS i. NJ. WOLFF.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
Barnhart &c Steele have fine
and complete line of country
produce.
MAY APPLE PILLS

Will cure headache, malaria and all dis
eases arising from II disordered condition
OF the liver. For sale by Sam Stone, the
Salem avenue druggist
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
GRACE CHURCH PICNIC.

The annual Sunday school picnic of
Grace NJ. Il. Church will take place at
Coyner's Springs tomorrow. The mem
bers and friends of the school will assem-
BILE at the church mt s O'Clock, leaving in
private conveyances
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
ENTERTAINED HER FRIENDS.

Mrs. Luther Rhodes, of Seventh avenue
s. w, gave social to u few friends last
night in honor of her sister, Miss Annie
DeVier. of Harrisopburg, Va, who is
visiting her. The occasion WAS enjoyed
by ALL
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
KRANICH &c BACH UPRIGHT
PIANO FOR 1925 AT HOBBIE
PIANO CO.

Kranich &c Bach upright piano.
slightly used but almost good rs new, for
1925, Oh easy payments without interest.
Originally sold by us for $3.50. Hobbie
Plano Co., Salem avenue near Commerce
street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

Mrs. S. S. Shafer, at 1917 South Jeifer
son street,can accommodate two or tire,
gentlemen with table board and rooms.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27

ACME CORN CURE 25 cents. Don't
hurt, safe and effective, easy to apply.
Your money bnck if it fails. II. C.
Barnes "He puts up prescriptions" Sole
agent for Creoleum.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
WANTED TO Buy.

From one to five acres of land near the
city at country and not city prices. All
dress ''P. j." care Times.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
SOME: Local. News
RAILROAD TICKETS

AT cut rates. Save money by seeing S.
Is. Pace 6 Co. Ticket Brokers. Members
a. II. b. A., 10 Jefferson street.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
MIR. PATRONS RETURN.

Rev. r. w. Patton, rector of Christ
Church, who has been in California for
several months past. has again returned
to Virginia and will he in Roanoe in time
to fill his pulpit on Sunday, September 5.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
HAMMER UNION.

The Hammer w. c. I. L. will meet mt
Dunkard tabernacle, Salem avenue, to-
day at 3 p. III. All the numbers are ri.
questeh to he present, IA important mat
tiers will come beiore the union.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
k. r.. y. NJ. C. a.

The second address Of the series on
vital religious themes will be delivered
by Rev. G. d. Bulln,at the grove, Sunday
afternoon mt $3.50 O'Clock. Subject for
consideration Joseph, or Successward. {"
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-08-27
HAS a NEW JOB.

II. ~. Gillis, it is stated, who was at
one time general foreman of the Roanoke
Mach'n Works, has been appointed gen
eral superin tendent CT the Richmond..Lo.
connective Works.