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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
1896. The highest average price OF
sheep per head since 1890 was reporter
January /, 1898. at S2.66.


In answer to the question, What 4
a Thoroughbred Hog" the Prairie
Farmer says: A thoroughbred hog or
other animal, is one that has pedigree
regarded as pure in the association
which protects the interests OF the
breed 10 which the animal belongs.
In other words, it is an animal that
has a recorded pedigree, or one that Is
eligible for record, as il is not custom
AIRY 10 record the pedigrees OF grade
animals of any kind. The classes Of
pure-bred hogs in the United States do
not appear to have been clearly defined,
but in the judgment of the writer there
should be three classes, viz: The large,
the medium and the small breeds. l
would classify the Chester Whites, the
Tamworths and the Improved York
shires as large; the Poland Chinas,
the Berkshires, the Duroc-Jerseys, the
Vitorias and the Cheshires as medium;
and the Suffolks, Essex, and Small
YOrkshires as small. OF these the
Chester Whites, the Poland Chinas,
the DurcO Jerseys, the Victorias and
the Cheshires are American in origin;
all the others are of English origin.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
Our Animal Reaonrcss.

The value of all classes of farm ami
mails in the United States on Jnauary
1, 1898, was $3.50, 900, 600 greater than
year ago, according to the annual
livestock report recently published.
This places the total value at $2,O37,
900, 900, against 1887, 900, 600 year
earlier. In this improvement every
class of farm animals, except mules,
bears part.
The most gratifying feature of the
showing this year, because it must be
taken as indicative of the permanent
character of the improvement, is the
fact that this gain in price is quite gen.
orally accompanied by an increase in
numbers. Horses and mules show a
slight decrease. though in case of each
the general situation is improving, and
horses show an advance Of approxi-
mately $2.3l per head, The number of
mich COWS has increased slightly and
the average price advanced IS per head.
The total number OF sheep is now
estimated at more than ZOO, 900 above
last years figures, and the average
price Is placed at $3.50 per head,
against sl.96 in 1897 and s!,a0 In
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
STRONG CARD FOR AMERICA.
Effect Of the Declaration Against War
ON Commerce.

New York A cable to the Tribune
from London says: The announcement
made in all journAs that the United
States will not resort to privateering
and will be governed by the four rules
of the declaration Of Paris, is cOnsid-
cred a mastery stroke in diplomatic
circles. While English sympathy has
been with America from first to last,
Spain has gained some tactical advan-
tages, as the negotiations have pro-
ceeded The point has been scored,
not by many but by few English
journals, that, while Spain has made
a series of concessions to America, Con-
gress in the end has compelled her to
fight
The Continental journals have agreed
in describing the negotiations as one
sided, with Spain in the position of
offering one sacrifice after another,
without appeasing American opinion.
1t was important that the State De-
partment, while justifying the war on
humane principles, should restrict the
area of disturbance as much as possible
and guarantee the safety of neutral
commercial interests. This has been
done by the official announcement from
Washington that the Government will
adhere to the principles of the declar-
alton of Paris of 1855.
Nothing could be more satisfactory
to English, German and French com
mercial interests. 1t is a pledge that
the United States will respect the four
rules of the declaration of Paris, dis
countenance privateering, protect neu-
trail goods under any flag, and an enc
my's goods under neutral flag, with the
single exception OF contraband of war,
and recognize the necessity OF making
a blockade effective in order to render
it binding. These four pledges will
be the safeguards I'm European com
merce during the impending war.
SO far rs American practice is con-
cerned, Spain will be placed on her de.
tense. She will be compelled to re-
treat these assurances or ALLEVIATE
European sympathy. The judgment
expressed in diplomatic circles is that
the State Department has adopted a
course which will embarass Spain,
conciliate the commercial and mercan-
tile classes of England and the CONT
nent, and strengthen the position of
the United States.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
TAXES FOR WAR FUNDS.
Revenue Measure Is Completed by the
| House COMMITTEES.

Washington. The Republican men,
bers of the Ways and Means Committee
completed the war revenue measure
and sent it to the printer. The. bill,
as now prepared, it is estimated, will
arise between $95, 900, 900 an 500, 900, :
900 annually. The principal decision
made was the definite determination
not TO place tax upon either substi-
tute propositions, railroad and other
transportation tickets or petroleum.
1t was decided, however, to place tax
OF cent upon chewing gum and 2 and
4 cents ON mineral waters, ginger ale
and foreign and native wines, cents
ON pints and cents on quarts. Addi-
tions are made TO the stamp act of 1866,
which is re-enacted with notifications
A tonnage tax, which is expected to
raise 81, 500, 900, is also incorporated
in the bill The addition of 81 per
barrel upon beer is expected to raise
$S5, 900, 900. The question OF allowing
a rebate on beer stamps is still open.
The doubling of the tobacco tax and
the provision for a retail license of
$3.50 are expected to raise $50, 900, 600,
and the provisions Of the stamp tax
over $50, 900, 900.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
To Combat yellow Fever.

New York.-A Washington special
to the Herald says: With the prospect
of transporting large army for the in
vasion and occupation of Cuba within
the next few weeks Secretary Alger has
issued Instructions to the proper Off
cials to make special preparations for
prevention OF disease among the troops
and for the care of sick and wounded
The officers to whom these instruc-
tions apply with particular force are
the surgeon general, quarter-master-
general and commissary- general. Sur
geon General Sternberg, who is a yell
low fever expert, has issued particular
the prevention of contraction of the
dreaded diseases by the men who may
be sent into Cuba These instructions
deal particularly with the quantity
and quality of rations which should be
issued; matter which chiefly concerns
the commissary department.
Especial stress is placed upon the
necessity OF enforcing perfect system
of sanitation and drainage in camps
and headquarters. Then necessity of
abstinence from the use of alcohol and
excessive use of tobacco is dwelt upon
and the ACCESSIBILITY of issuing quanti-
ties of effervescent drinks is men,
toned.
A large hospital is TO be established
near Atlanta in the post building ut
Fort Mcpherson, just vacated by the
departure of the Fifth Infantry for
General Wade's headquarters at Tampa.
This hospital is intended particularly
for the care of wounded or otherwies
disabeled soldiers, but will be used for
yellow fever patients.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
The Sugar Beet Industry.

The Secretary of Agriculture has
transmitted to the President for the
information of Congress very full re-
port on the present condition of the
sugar beet industry in the United
States.
Beet seeds were distributed last year
to about 1000 farmers to whom were
sent full directions for planting, Guilt
waiting and sampling for analysis.
About 1900 samples were received by
the Department of Agriculture for an
alysis. The best average results were
from beets grown in New York and
Michigan. Where the mean temper
allure for June, July and August is
more than II degrees Fahrenheit the
results We're poor. In general the
quality of the beet improved regularly
toward the north, and the northern
limit of the sugar belt appears to be
bounded only by early freezing in the
fall.
The matter of growing beets under
irrigation has not been very thoroughly
studied, but the data collected encour-
age the belief that irrigated lands will
give excellent results where the tenn.
preature is favorable. Experiments
We're made last season in the production
of high-grade beets. A few beets have
been selected from which it is proposed
to establish an American strain of beets
which will be larger in size than the
European standard without any sacri.
flee in richness and purity. The
selected beets average 80 ounces in
weight and have an average sugar con.
tent of 10 per cent with purity of 81
per cent in the juice.
Last year nine factories were oper,
ated in the United States, four in Cali.
fornia, two in Nebraska and one eacl
in Utah, New Mexico and New York
4l,2I6 acres OF beets were harvested
with an aggregate yield OF 3S9, 6S5 tons
or an average of nearly 90 tons pei
acre. The total amount of sugar mad,
was 80, 491 $50 pounds or average o
232 pounds per ton of beets. TIL,
yield per acre and the percentage o
sugar We're both below the average oh
tanned in Europe, but the results ar,
considered encouraging in view of tn,
newness of the industry in this coun
try.
BY the end of the present year Their,
will be II factories in the Unitec
Staets, s in California, 2 in Nebraska
2 in Utah, 2 in New York, and one eacl
in Oregon, New Mexico and Michigan
The output of beet sugar for thi
year is estimated at 1870, 900, 90,
pounds, or about one twenty-fifth o
the amount consumed in the Unitec
States.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
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PREPARING DEFENSES.
General Blanco to Make stubborn Re.
sistance at Havana.

Tampa. Captain-General Blanco
and the Spanish authorities have since
the departure OF Consul General Lee
regarded war as inevitable and have
been bending extraordinary energy to
the concentration of troops and supplies
in Havana. Nearly hundred thou
sand troops have been assembled, OF
whom 10000 are regulars and the
rest volunteers. This disposition
leaves Havana Province practically at
the mercy OF insurgents, who scorning
the sham armistice, are reported un-
usually active. Several small engage
ments have occurred within the last
week in which the Spanish say they
have been successful.
General Blanco has openly announced
his intention to defend Havana against
the American fleet or array, or both.
Another enrolment of volunteers has
been made which includes nearly all
able-bodied men in the city and pro-
vince and 30, 900 have been distributed
The new recruits are being constantly
drilled at night, and, as a consequence.
the city constantly resounds with war
like sounds. Residents OF Havana ex,
hibit enthusiasm and determination
Many of the wealthy classes are closing
their houses and moving to the inter.
Tor, anticipating siege or lombard.
ment.
Provisions are boarded and prices
have risen enormously. So far there
has been no lack OF food, except among
the extremely poor, who will doubtless
loot the city ii General Blanco is de.
feated and forced to evacuate it.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
Noias.

NOt6Ss
1t is stated that "a seventeen-ounce
nugget has recently been found near
Garlock, Kern county, by prospector
named Clifton.
The Yellow Aster group of mines.
Kern county, is said to give employ.
ment to 100 men. Power drills are to
be put in shortly.
The Golden State Copper COMPANY
has put up the first smelter in the
Dragon mountains of Cochies county.
Arizona.
The railroad to the borax mine near
Daggett, San Bernardino county, is
about two-thirds done. The force of
men at the mine will soon be increased.
The assay Office and sampline mill at
Barstow, San Bernardino county, are
ready, and the machinery for the big
mill is on the ground.
Ryan Brothers are said TO have COM
pleted plans for large mill and con-
eentrator at central point in the Mo-
nave district to work the large quanti-
tise OF low-grade ore now available.
smelling plant for auriefrous con-
per ores is being built at Van Anda
City Texado Island, b. c., with a ca
pacity OF sixty tons per day. Edward
biewett Is manager, Thomas Keddie,
superintendent, and George Everett
and Joseph Thompson assistants.
In Camp Floyd district, Utah, more
work Is going on than ever before.
The new. tanks added to the cyanide
works at Tuscarrora, New, will more
than double the capacity OF the plant,
enabling it to keep pace with the mills,
winch are now producing more tailings
than can be cyanided.
The patent for the Gold Bar mine.
adjoining the Massachusetts, Hill
ground, Nevada county, has been
received, and long litigation is thus
closed.
Superintendent Harmon of the Cali
fornia mine, Nevada county. has COM
menced adding ten stamps to his mill.
The shaft of the Brunswick mine.
Nevada county, now down 900 feet.
will be sunk l7o feet deeper.
The concentrating works of the Nor.
rissey mine, Wallace, Idaho, were de-
stroyed on the 18th, with loss of about
Sioo' 900. About 800 men were thrown
out of work.
Inc new mill at Leon, Riverside
county, has been completed and Is now
at work.
L. E. Auberry of hos Angeles is
building twenty.ton cyanide plant in
Southern California and a thirty.ton
one in Arizona.
The Congress mine, Arizona, has
two shafts 1900 feet deep and one T..
900 feet deep,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
M.KlNLEY HAS POWER TO TAKE
HAWAII.
Statement of senator Daxia-Actiye Pre-
paratiOns Being Made TO Occupy
Pearl HnrbOr.

Pearl BarDOr.
Washington. Davis, the chairman
of the Foreign Relations Committee Of
the Senate, has delivered an opinion
that the power 10 seize the Hawaiian
islands is vested in the President. The
Executive has seriously considered
taking this step, and many Of his advis-
ers are insisting that base Of supplies
for Pacific ocean movements can best
be provided by such action
Senator Davis said: Hawaii would
be necessary for our own defense, and
would be justified in its seizure at such
time to prevent its falling into the
hands of our enemies, to whom it would
be invaluable.
what il to prevent Spain sending a
cruiser to Honolulu and seizing the
country, together with our property
interests there, including our coal
Furthermore, there are in Hawaii
many American citizens, whose inter
ests il is necessary we should protect.
For these reasons should indorse the
taking possession by the United States
in time of war with another country
into whose hands they might fall
We, of course know that the Hawaiian
Government is friendly to annexation
so that requirement by this meani
would not be 50 violent proceeding a
il might seem under other circum
stances.
II is held that in case possession wal
acquired in this way there would be M
necessity for confirmatory action by
Congress.
Minister Hatch and ex-Ministel
Lorin A. Thurston deny that they have
been informed of such action, and thu
former is still carrying on business fo
the island republic withithe State De
partment.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
Great Britain Neutral.

London.-It is announced that the
Prince of Wales held council at Mari.
borough House on behalf of the Queen
for the purpose of approving the draft
OF the neutrality proclamation. 1t is
supposed that the proclamation will be
strictly in the line OF presidents, call
ing attention to the British foreign en-
listment act, etc, and warning British
subjects against blockade breaking or
aiding the belligerents in any way.
The Foreign Office will send to the
Treasury and the Home, Colonial and
Indian Offices the usual notice prohib-
iting Spanish and American ships the
use of British harbors for warlike pur-
poses.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05
THE COAL coNTRABAND.
Spain Asks italy Not TO Follow Eng
lands Declaration.

Rome. The Italian announces that
Spain has asked the Italian Government
not to consider coal contraband of war
1t is added that il is not likely the
request will be granted.
London.-A special dispatch from
Madrid says that the Spanish Govern
ment has been officially notified that
Great Britain will regard coal a. con-
traband of war.
The Attorney General, Sir Richard
Webster, replying to questions in the
House of Commons, said that, so far as
the Government knew, no agreement
had been reached by the signatories Of
the declaration OF Paris as to whether
coal and liquid fuel were contraband
of war. He added that ii it was de-
cided that they were contraband it
would not be lawful for neutrals to sup
ply belligerents at seas.
Continuing, the Acknowledgement
said the right OF belligerent ships to
enter British or other neutral harbors
will be formulated in proclamation,
which, in accordance with custom,
will be issued in terms similar to those
issued upon previous occasions
Michael Davitt, Irish Nationals
asked whether the Government would
issue directions az to the officials at
the ports within the territorial juris-
diction of the Queen similar to those
issued by Lord Grenvill in 1870, pro-
hibiting supplies to belligerent ships
except provisions and coal sufficient to
carry them to the nearest port of their
own country, no coal to be again sup
piled to the same ship without special
permission within three months Of the
time such vessel had previously been
supplied. Mr.. Balfour replied that
former presidents would be closely
adhered to.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05

Large honey crops depend principal.
ly ON good management in spring.
Colonies must be strong, and even this
will not insure success unless properly
arranged.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05

The Tehachapi Times says that mill
there is now assured as the railroad
company has agreed to supply the
water for nominal sum, its surplus
being all that is required for the pur-
pose,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05

The war department has granted a
permit to the citizens of Whatcom
county, WASH, to build bridge across
the Nooksack river at Lynden. No
restriction has been placed except that
THE bridge mast be high enough to per-
nit Of the free passage Of steamboats,
underneath,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05

London. Madrid correspondent
fin the Daily News says the Govern
ment has instructed General Blanco to
declare the armistice in Cuba ended.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05

The Blackfoot reservation in Mon.
tana covers about 10000 square miles
and has for years been known to he
rich in mineral substances.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-05-05

There is quite rush into the hills
north OF Koehn Springs, Kern coun.y,
where new dry diegings have been
found.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-03

Following up the workings Of tho Little
Conqueror in Wilmington many surpris-
Ing cases are being placed before tho pub
lie. Our citizens are surprised and de.
lighted. They express their approval In
an emphatic manner, never hesitating to
let the public know what 1t means to be
conversans with the capabilities Of the
Little Conqueror. A good example ofthis
comes from Pinestreet. Mrs. Sarah Royal,
much respected resident, was found by
our representative at her home No. 729,
and tbs following 10 the account in detail
of her nsse as given In her own words
Mrs Royal says: "My health has been
very poor for the last three years. The
chief trouble was In my kidnays. war
languid and tired continually, had n
severe pain across my back and hips. A
distressing kidney wsakpess existed thar
was very annoying and inconvenieut at
all times. I used quantity Of medicine of
different kinds but got no relief. read
about Doan's Kidney Pills and concluding
to give them trial procured box ut N.
b. Danforth's drug store used them
according to direetinns and never had
any hing 10 produce such o marvellous
etfect,55I began to feel better after had
taken a few dosss. They went TO the
right spot and acted directly on the source
Of tho whole trouble. Doun's Kidney
Pills not only relieved the pain in my back
and hips but they strengthened ny
XII dneys. am glad found such d valu'
able preparation and you are welcome to
use NV testimonial ior tho benefit Of
those who suffer AS have"
Deans Kidney Pills for sale by all deal
ers, Price 90 cents. Mailed by Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, Sole agents
for the U. s. Remember the name Duan's
and take Da substitute.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-03
b FRIDAY. DEC gMBeR 3. 1897.


The Kent county Democrats have awak-
oned to the fact that the Australian ballot
law is cumbersome and that the old fash
Toned way of voting is the best and more
free from fraud and manipulation ut the
polls and while the votes are being counted
of. The Austyglian ballot wal adopted
with . great flourish Of trumpets aid it
was said it would protect the workingman
and give him secret ballot. 1t has been
tried and found wanting and the fact has
dawned upon the mind of the voters that
the old why Of voting, called vest pocket
voting, is the best and freer from fraud
and false count than the cumbersome
ballot which is almost as large as news.
paper. Instead VI being simple, it is hard
to grasp the full text Of tho ballot and the
law has kindly provided u voters assistant
to see that the ballot is marked right as
we'll as folded in the proper manner. Thea
1t Is made possible to destroy tho ballot by
plotting 1t In any manner, no matter how
small blot, the inspectors throw 1t out,
especially when cast against the party
they have been put there to represent.
The will Of the people has been overthrown
time and time again by the adoption Of
the Australian ballot. We should like to
see the good old way Of voting gone back
10 at an early day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-03

Before Judge ball in the City Court this
morning Edward Truman was charged
with drunkenness by his mother, He has
been OH IA spree for the past week, le has
drank nothing for Il year. EIe is living i'll
tho country. lie was given chance to
go to the country and grow up with IT,
John Boyer, colored WIS charged with
cruelty to horse1 He W a rtt by Of
iicer }. H. Massey. Tho m.n VS., .lrunk
and had driven the animal from landen'
lcrg The horse was in bad condition
after the drive. Tho hrse was stir In one
leg from the recent drive. Boyer claimed
the horse was naturally stiff in one leg. He
was fined $40 and costs.
William Hand was charged with disor-
derby and indecent conduct. The conduct
took place IN the alley that runs from
Pine street to opposite kirkwood park.
Several boys and girls saw the man when
he acted in an indecent manner.
As three school children were passing
along French street DO used indecent re.
mnrks toward them. The language was
unfit to be repea! Cd He was fined $5o
and costs He claimed that he did not
commit the act. Officer Hurley had re-
ccivcd two other complaints about him.
The officer had six squares of chase bo-
fore he arrested Hand.