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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-30
HORSES.

With good care mules can be broken
and worked easier than horses, and
farmers will find it pays to keep two or
three good mares to be bred to jacks,
that they may constantly have teams
they can work or readily sell,
AS an athlete undergoes training for
his work. SO with equal care the farm
work horses should be groomed and ex-
erclsed through the winter, that they
may be in the finest working condition
when the season for working arrives.
Then they should do everything of which
they are capable without strain or
worry.
During the winter feed the farm
horses less grain and more hay and fod.
der; their keeping will cost less, and
they will be better horses, In ordinary
circumstances half dozen ears of corn
added to their rough feed, should be a
sufficient daily ration.
Let the brood mare be as near a model
as possible. in some respect; then, if the
sire is wisely selected not forgetting his
ancestry, you may expect a colt which
will pay for the raising, but not other
wise. Any old hack will not do for
brood mare
The small farmer should produce the
best horses, as he is we'll prepared to
carefully mature the two or three colts
constantly under his care. BY handling
them constantly they are ready for work;
but as arule the farmer raises the scrub,
while the larger dealers raise those in
which there is the most money
Horses suitable for cavalry are never
likely tog go begging for a market. The
troops OF Europe are crossing the oceans
for their mounts. Shipments are no
longer serious risk, and it is we'll to
study up the qualifications of horses
suitable for cavalry uses.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-30

Manure is better hauled out at any
time than to be left leeching away in the
barnyard, but coarse manure hauled
out and spread in the spring does not
greatly benefit the crop this year. II
you want an early result from it, you
would better haul out and spread this
fall.
1t is for the conservation Of moisture
that we keep up the crops in summer.
but the evaporation which can be
checked by this means is small when
compared with the am cunt of water
taken up from the soil by an ordinary
growth Of weeds. We can hardly esti.
mate the Importance of killing the
weeds.
There are some lands upon which fall
blowing means decided saving of time
and labor in the spring, for it can then
be fitted for sowing in the spring by the
disc harrow only. This may be done
upon clay or heavy loan soils, but will
not do for that which is of light sandy
nature.
Manure made with hay and straw
and but little grain is usually deficient
in phosphates and potash. An add
tion of bone black or rock phosphate in
fine powder will greatly increase its eff.
fectiveness. Salt is also valuable to mix
with stable manure to hasten its decom-
position and make it more readily avail
able for the use of the crops.
When the prices for food staples are
up some one has to suffer. The best
possible condition of agriculture would
be that in which the farmer gets fair
return for his labor, yet with such
abundant harvests and such low prices
that every honest and industrious work.
ingman could be we'll and abundantly
fed with the best products of the SOIL
1t is claimed that where water is near
it may be raised by steam power and
applied to the land at an expense of 50
an acre, depending upon the area to be
irrigated by one outfit. The great ma
jority of crops would receive enough
benefit in average seasons to pay for
expenses and leave very positive mar
gin for profits.
We usually SOW about five pecks of
seed in this country of wheat and gather
IA bushels to each acre; this is about II
fold; but strong plsnt from one grain
will stool into II culms, and many culms
contain 80 or 60 grains each; say 500
fold. Do we SOW too much seed or is
certain part sure not to yield, or are we
careless in selecting seed? There should
certainly be found some way to make
change of conditions so as to bring a
better return for the amount of seed
annually sown. Let us test the seed
more carefully, prepare the ground
better, and then experiment more care
fully to learn the true rules of cause and
effect in wheat growing.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-30

They become comparatively free from
scab, ticks and lice during the feeding
season when once dipped.
No branch Of the live stock business
can be 30 readily adapted to changed
conditions as sheep raising. Since 1898
the number Of sheep in the United
Safes has been constantly decreasing,
until the total number is fewer than at
any time in the last 20 years. A new
demand and corresponding change will
soon come now.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-30
AHE EKINIEYN E1QINlE
HYMN OF THE HARVEST.

The binder now is silent
And the trim stacks dot the plain,
The thresher, thro' the hazy air,
Drones forth soft refrain;
Like golden sands the winnowed wheat
Ger leaps the measure rim,
While stack bound crickets murmuf
sweet
To swell the harvest hymn
Upon the slowly ripening grass
r The sleepy cattle feed,
While lazy zephyrs wander past
To stir the tumble weed.
Among the glinting stubble spears
The skulking chickens run,
Or-where no hunters rouse their fears,
Lie basking in the sun.
Content and plenty seem to brood
Ger hamlet, field and farm;
Brown autumn, with her stores of food,
Imparts an added charm.
And as our gamers overflow
Our hearts are turned above
To Him who sends to all below
Rich tokens of his love.
Exchange.
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ARRICULTURE.

One secret in successful farming is in
the doing of many things out of season,
as some short sighted people would look
at it. Try to transfer a part of the
spring work to the fall and winter
months.
There is no reason why there is not a
winters comfort and winters profits
in the fodder of the worst corn fields.
Recent experience with the prepare.
tion and feeding of corn fodder is al.
most worth the loss of seasons crop.
1t ensures an abundance of substantial
rough food for the future to this coun-
try.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
AsANO SAILED FOR HOME.

An Agreement signed With The South
ern Pacific Company.
President .Asano of the proposed trans
Pacific steamship line, which Is to make
This port one of its termini, sailed for
Yokohama yesterday, after signing an
agree ment with the Southern Pacific
Company whereby his line is to be af-
forded the same privileges, rights and
rates for through business to the ast
that are now enjoyed by the Pacific Mail
and the Occidental and Orienia al steam
ship companies.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
SAN FRANCISCO "CALL."

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco CALL
10 Market. street, open until II o'clock every
night in the year. :.
BRANCH oFFICES-527 Montgomery street.
corner 0layi open until $3.50 o'clock.
s39 Hayes street. open until $3.50 o'clock.
6r5 arkin street: open until $3.50 o'clock.
SW. corner Sixteenth and Mission streets; open
until o'clock.
2o1S Mission street: open until o'clock.
1877 Ninth street; open until 9 80 O'Clock.
1a05 Polk street; open until $50 o'clock.
NV. corner Twentysecond and Kentucky
streets; npen ILL 8 O'clock
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section 1 of this act, but for the passage here
OF. snail, nevertheless, control the said elec-
tions rs to the matters for which no provision
is herein contained.
Sec: IL. This act shall take effect imme-
diately
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
CHURCH NOTICES.

" DIVINE SERVICES THIS EVENING
W. at the Tempe Emanuel: com mence at
7:45 o'c' ock. DIR. Noorsanger will give the lee
ture; subj ct, "The Virtues, vices and Eccentric-
ties of brother iona han" ybody invited.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02

Young EASTERN LADY OF EXPERIENCE
wants a permanent position as housekeep>r in
lodging house or widowers home. Room q, 99b
NJ Market st
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

y UILDINGS BOUGHT; LUMBER, sAsHES
- doors, manteIs etc, for sale 1853 Mission 81.
SELL YOUR BOOKS, CLOTHINe AND JEW.
- eiry 10 A. KLEIN lO9 sixth st.: send postal.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02

CAPABLE YOUNG LADY DESIRES POSI-
~ tion companioI 10 lady H.. for chill
dren; understands music: no objection to country.
Address Z. T., tox l46 Call Office,
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~ ERMAN WOMAN WISHES SITUATION
" TO do general hon seworK: good plain cook: So
to $40 per month. no postals: fare b. paid 6U4
Howard ST.
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PROPERTY WANTED.


WANTED-SMALL RANCH, PARTLY. I'M
w proved: convenient 10 city; must be cheap.
Add ess w. s., box 160 Call Office.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
FURNISHED HOUSES WANTED.


NJ ANTED TO RENT-A FINELY AND COM
w pletely furnished and well located house, from
1O to IL rooms, in Preside Heights district to a
small family; parties perfectly responsible. For
particulars apply to BOVEE, TOY & SONNTAG.
30 M MontSomery st.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02
SITUATIONS WANTED MALE.

CHINESE IL JAPANESE; ESTD 20 EA RS:
Ohelp;teL main 1897 BRADLEY & Co. $40 Clay
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AGENTS WANTED.

A GENTS-BRYAN'S BOOK, "THE FIRST
"A attic" Apply or address for territory f.
PERSON. manager su bscr ption department THE
WHITAKER d RAY COMPANY. 723 Market 81.
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! lk e c. ODONNELL 1905 MARKET ES
~ 1854 18th ST diseases of women aspecixlty
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02

GAM KEE-CHINESE AND IA PENEsE EN-
~ ploy yment office. 61l BIsh ST., mr.. Grant ave.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-02

WAITRESS. COUNTRY HOTEL $40; WAIT
W ress, small place. near city, SIS; W oman on
ranch, near city, SIS. and others, at MURRAY
d READy'S, Leading Employ ment Agents, 63l
and Clay ST.
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SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE.

L,XPERTEN CED NORTH GERMAN DESIRES
II situation laiy's maid or for chamber
and sewing: wages $-5; good references. Audr. 81
NJ W., box 133, Call
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PHOTOGRAPHERS SUPPLIES.


v ELoA PRINTS BY EVENING LAMr; CAR
Don enect: simple, qni X; toning:. othe
hoVeltieS California Camera Co, % Gearyst
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FURNITURE FOR SALE

REST PRlCkS FOR FURNITURE, MDSE..
y etc. STREET CRESWELi. Auctioneers e27
4" Ae' ST. rm.oi houses bought in their entirety.
IF YOU WANT GOOD PRICES FOR FURSr.
Iure anu merchandise So" BURD 211 Larxin.
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BUSINESS CHANCES.


noOo SALOON WITH LIVIAG-ROOMS,
ID '1UU. on Howard ST.: low rent; doing good
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EOOK. S35: NURSE, S25: SECOND GIRL.
" $25: housework girls, city and country, 800
and S26: young gir s, assist, $40 to $40. MISS
CULLEN, S2S sutter ST.
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-
T l. Dickens & VT, Cal
& w Wallace & wi, Cal
Miss Russell, Oakland
Miss Adams, Boston
b A Jackson, Los Sng
+ A Goozer & i'm. l. AMI
Miss Grace, :. \
L e. Owens, san Jose
r r. Middleton, Salinas
A s Gregory, Jackson
w b Thompson & W, Cal
Mr. Van Feet, Sacto
w A Hatch, Cal
w : Greene, Wash, ID c
II T Nicholson. Brookln
X + Walls d WI. Iowa
J & Fritch, Fin LAY
& A Damon, renion
j + d Stallings, Por. land
L l. Wilhoit, stockton
D w Johnston, BenLom,
ii NJ Green, Chicago.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-08
unnnimou.iy Voted to strike.

Spring Valley. ILL.,, July 3.-Thc 1000
miners of Spring Valley gave up their
places in the mines and went out on u
strike today. 1t will not he known till
Monday morning whether the company
men and cagers will go out or not. On
account of this suspension the company
has not been able to stock up its custo-
mers to any great extent, which is de-
cidedly in favor of the miners. The
miners of this city are not in good circum-
stances and many of them will suffer IL
the suspension is protracted.
Telephone messages from other mining
camps in this vincinty report that miners
at those places will join the national
movement.
Monday morning there will he 10000
idle men within six miles of Spring Val
ley. The men say they are determined to
remain out till the price of mining IL
raised The miners have the sympathy of
the business men, many of whom are in
bad circumstances. brought on by the con-
tinued reductions that have been forced
upon the miners during the last four
years. Il
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-08
LABOR WINS A VICTORY.
Tin Plate Workers Secured an Adj
vance in Wages.


Pittsburg, July 3.-Skillcd tin plate
workers identified with the Amagamated
Association of Iron and Steel Workers
secured an advance in wages and a pro-
tective clause that tin plate mills will not
manufacture sheet iron. The workers
are jubilant and look upon the future
with hopefulness. as it is claimed that
the signing of the remaining scales of
the association is but a question of time
The conference between the scale COM
mittee and a committee of manufacturers
adjourned this morning, after having
been in session two days. The workers
wanted an advance of 10 per cent, which
the manufacturers were not inclined to
give. A reimbursement was made which
would give the workers an average OF
about 8 "a per cent advance.
After considerable discussion the work
ers agreed to the proposition, provided
the manufacturers signing the scale
would agree TO give them a protective
clause, guaranteeing that the tin plate
mills would not manufacture sheet iron
i'm the event of the market for tin be-
coming depressed The proposition was
agreed to and both sides adjourned ap-
parently well satisfied.
The settlement means much to the
workers. 1t is estimated that more than
10000 skilled workers are affected and
many plants will resume work Tuesday
morning. A steady run for some time
is promised.
The settlement will have marked ef-
feet on Fastening signatures to the. re-
naming scales, especially the sheet iron
scale,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-08
FIGHT FOR LIVING WAGES
THE BIG COAL MINERS STRIKE
WILL BE INAUGURATED
- TODAY.
PROMISES TO Be LONG and bitter
by Unanimous Vote to Sanction
the Strike-Statement of
President RatchfOrd.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 3.-The coal miners
of the Pittsburg district in delegated con-
vention here today decided unanimously
to comply with the order of the national
executive board to strike. and all of the
union miners in the district will lay down
their tools tomorrow morning and enter
upon struggle for better wages, which
promises to be one of the longest and
most bitter contests ever known in the
labor world. The delegates to the con-
vention left for their homes full of strike
sentiment, each man promising COM
plete suspension of work in the mines
represented.
The miners officials have completed ar
rangements for a series or mass meetings
to be held throughout the entire district
and it is believed the effect of these meet
ings will be to bring out every digger in
the district, those who are now under
iron clad agreements as well as the
others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-08
HOOKING VALLEY SITUATION.
Ready to Grant an Increase IL the
Dinerential Is Sustained.

Ready to Grant an Increase IL the
Dinerential Is Sustained.
Columbus, O., July 3.-The general
Hooking Coal company expected a rush
of orders from the railroads as soon as
the strike was ordered or before it. 1t
failed to develop, which would seem to
indicate that great deal of coal is in
stock. There will be no trouble so far
as the mines in this pool are concerned.
Everything will be shut down and a
friendly feeling maintained. All Hook
ing Valley operators would only be too
glad to pay their miners 60 cents if Pitts
burg miners can secure 90 cents. The
cents differential, said an official of this
company, must be maintained. There
are twenty-six mines in the General
are the largest in the state. They in
clude the Norris Coal company, New
Pittsburg Hooking Valley. Somerset.
Green Lake, Raybold, G. l.. Poston, Lost
Run, Stalker. Plain Hill and other COM
panies. Horses, men, implements,
everything. is closed for good until
next January, if necessary. The strik-
ers have the sympathy of these compa-
MES.
Frank w. Brooks its secretary. deals
directly with miners in all dispatches.
Mr. Brooks believes the strike is unwisc
on the part of the Ohio miners. In the
first place, in his judgment. it will let
West Virginia coal into Ohio and make
it difficult for Ohio to regain its old
trade.
Mr.. Brooks does not believe the miners
can win the strike for 60 cents in this
state. He said the fight had better have
been confined to the Pittsburg district,
where the cut below the old 60-cent scale
was made, and where they do not want
to pay the new or proposed scale. Mr..
Brooks and all Ohio operators are firm
for the cents differential.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-08
The Convention.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 3-The largest
convention of coal miners ever held III
this district began here at 10 o'clock this
morning to take action on the strike cir
cuar sent out by the general officers
few days ago. Nothing had been done
when the convention adjourned for lunch,
hut President Dolan stated that the COM
mittee on resolutions had prepared a re-
port favoring strike and this would be
presented this afternoon. The feeling
among the delegates, he said was strongly
in favor of a strike and the resolutions
would probably be adopted. In case a
strike among the coal miners in the
Pittsburg district is declared, 2l,OO
miners will be concerned in the result
Many of these, however, have not been
working regularly for some time. In
the Clearfield district, 25,OOO miners are
employed while the mines are running
and President Dolan says the whole dis.
trict will also go out. The number OF
men in other states who are concerned
in the present strike so far as can pc ne
estimated, are as follows: Ohio, 23,U00
men; Illinois. 10000 men; Indiana, TOOo
men; West Virginia, about 22,0OO men,
n total of $4,000 men, all told.
The strikers employed in the vicinity
of Greensburg will not join the strike
but on the contrary are preparing for a
rush of work. The Greensburg, Madl-
son, Hempfeld and Carbon Coal eompa.
MES employ about 1900 men who nave
never been identified with the miners
union and have always been paid the
highest scale of wages; The miners Ear, are
mostly Americans and many OF them
own homes in that vicinity. The in
auguration of the general strike means
steady work for them and as much nc, Of OIL, it
MS they can perform. During the gen.
cral strike two years ago the miners and
operators of Greensburg literally coined
money and their experience at that time
is guiding the men again.
Shortly after the adjournment FOR
lunch, District President Dolan received
the following from National President NJ
Columbus, O.. July 3.-We are out for
living wages; The issues must must be mes
squarely and determlnediy anu succ ths
will attend the greatest movement the
country has ever SEEN"
The reolution to strike was unanimous ral'Nn',
" adopted by the miners this afternoon
and general suspension will be ordered
at once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-08
Preparing for the Strike.

st. Louis, July 3.-St. Louis coal oper-
ators, most of whom own mines in Hi.
nois, are preparing for the threatened
strike, and so are the consumers of this
city. Orders enough have been received
during the past FIVE or six days to put
in operation all the mines in southern and
central Illinois. The st. Louis coal mar
ket was never in more demoralized con-
ditiOn. 1t draws most of its bituminous
coal from the central and southern ILL
nois districts, and despite the announce
ment that the strike will so into effect to-
morrow, the operators do not think their
fields will be affected for two weeks and
perhaps three.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-08
NASHVILLE EXPOSITION.
The Program for the Present Week
In Not So Stirring.


Nashville. July 4.-The present week
will in all probability be less stirring than
last week. for there are fewer special
events scheduled though il il believed
from present indications that the attend
ance will be good and the general aver
age maintained for, though the weeks
program lacks special features, the drift
of country travel to the exposition, the
attendance last week showing large
towns and counties. This week it is
thought there will he still larger delegu-
tons from over the state as the wheat
crop, In most counties, has about been
harvested.
Not till next Saturday. however, will
there be an attendance comparing with
the crowd yesterday and last night
especially was there n large attendance
last night. Next Saturday. however, will
be the day Of the week. 1t will be child
ren's carnival day, and the childrens
carnival will be one of the most unique
events Of the exposition. For several
weeks II chorus of 300 children has been
in training for novel concert to be
given in the auditorium. lines, the
band master, has the training in charge,
having prepared program, and his
band will take part in the concert.
The chorus. though large is exceeding
~ proficient and this concert will attract
large numbers.
During the week the State Dental So
ricty the knights and Ladies of Dixie,
and the members of the normal college
win visit and have special exercises.
Social features will be prominent,
especially the military reception to be
given by Capt. and Mrs. III. q. Warden
on Tuesday at the headquarters of the
United States troops. Though the heat
was excessive last week, the general at
tendance was good, and it is not thought
there will be marked diminution if the
heat continues.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-08
Appointments by Judge swayne.

Abilene, Tex, July 3.-(Special) Judge
Charles Swayne has appointed f. w. Cir
and as United States district court COM
missioner here for the northern district of
Texas. Judge Swnyne also appointed as
commissioners Charles ii. Lednum Of
Dallas and j. ii. F'inks of Waco, all to
serve for terms of four years. At the
set of rules regulating the duties and pow
ers of commissioners. The principal de-
partures from the old rules being the en-
largcment of the authority of the commits
sioners in granting bail and doing away
with the necessity of reducing all testimony
to writing that may be introduced on
examining trials.