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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
WITH THE ARMY OF GOMEZ.
Members Of the Leaders Force Tell of
the Conditions In the Ranks.

Members Of the Leaders Force Tell OF
the Conditions In the Ranks.
Washington Alger and
General Miles conferred with two Off
GERS from the staff Of General Garcia--
General Enrique Coleazo and Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Charles Hernandez-who
come direct from Garcia's headquar-
tiers, bearing credentials from him Ia
perfect plan Of corporation with the
American force. They accompanied
Lieutenant Rowan of the United States
Army on his return from Garcia camp
at Bayamo, in Central Cuba, and
shared with him the danger Of two
days trip in an open boat from the
north coast OF Cuba. They reported
first to the Cuban delegation here, and
Secretary Quesada was careful to keep
their presence secret until General
Miles had made the fact known.
This relieved the men from further
secrecy, and General Coleazo and
Colonel Hernandez gave an interesting
account of General Garcias forces and
the general equipment of the Cuban
army.
Colonel Hernandez says Garcia has
his headquarters at Bayamo, and that
his staff, with body-guard Of several
hundred men, are quartered inside the
city. The infantry and cavalry are
quartered in the suburb Of South Ba-
yamo. Tents are not used, but in their
place the men hastily construct cover
ings made of palm leaves and guinea
grass, which are more effective than
canvas as a shelter against the hot sun.
In all about 5000 men are thus quar-
tered. They are we'll armed with Rem
ington and Mausers, captured from the
Spaniards. Most Of them have ma
chetes, but only the officers carry other
small arms.
Colonel Hernandez says communica-
ton is maintained with General Gomez
and with points along the coast. From
these he has general idea of the forces
outside of those with General Garcia
at Bayamo. He estimates that there
are ~, 900 men, all of whom are well
armed, east of the trocha and consti-
tuting forces in the eastern division of
the island under General Garcia. These
include the 5000 at Bayamo, the others
being scattered at various points He
estimates General Gomez immediate
command at about 5000 men, with
5000 men scattered at various points.
In all, there are, according to General
Coleazo and Colonel Hernandez ahout
20, 900 to $4,000 troops.
1t is understood that the purpose of
the present visit of Gareia's officers is
to give that Generals assurance to the
authorities here of his desire to give
every possible cooperation to the
American movements. The Cuban
officers have made good impression
here, and the authorities were agreably
surprised 90 find them men of ability
and soldierly bearing, speaking English
well.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
France Getting Ready to Fight.

Paris.-The Matin says: In view OF
the eventualities Of the Spanish-Amer-
lean war, NJ. Lebon, Minister for the
Colonies, Admiral Besnard, Minister
of Marine, and General Billot, Minis
ter OF War, met in council, under the
presidency of NJ. Faure, to decide their
respective spheres of responsibility.
1t was decided that General Billot
should be exclusively charged with the
defense of France, Corsica, Algeria and
Tunis, and that Admiral Besnard
should undertake the protection of the
coasts of France and all the colonies.
NJ. Lebon accepted the necessity OF mil
itary preponderance in colonial matters
and DEGREES to carry out these decis-
ions, which will be promulgated imme-
diately.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
The Next State Fair.

The State Board of Agriculture met
recently in Sacramento for the purpose
of considering reports of the various
committees. The report of the Pre-
MUM List Committee was the most i'm
portant, inasmuch as it contained re-
vision of the entire premium list for
1898, making such changes as were
deemed advisable. The principal
change was to have expert single
judges in all classes where practical,
and the secretary was directed to
correspond with several experts of the
various classes of live stock.
The admission rate to the Pavilion
was reduced to 20 cents. This change
was made at the earnest solicitation Of
many exhibitors, and considering the
condition of the times, the board
deemed it prudent to make the change.
The admission to the Park will be sc
cents as heretofore.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

London. Star claims to have
information that the French Minister
for Foreign Affairs, NJ. Hanotaux, is
making great efforts to stop the Span
ish-American war. 1t says that Russia,
Austria and France are endeavoring to
induce Germany and Italy to join in a
representation to President Mckinley
declaring that the powers will induce
Spain to grant the independence Of
Cuba.
Should America refuse Intervention
the powers mentioned would send a
feet to put Cuba under international
rule, as was done in the Island of
Crete, until the withdrawal of the
Spanish forces and the constitution of
a regular local government. 1t is said
that these powers would justify inter
vention ON the ground that the war
threatened the general peace of Europe.
This information is not regarded seri-
ously here.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
Summer Feeding for Eggs.

The best food for the warm season is
that which gives the best results with
out regard to the cost. Which food is
the best, however is the main point
which is to be decided. Any advice on
this subject impaired to one may not be
suitable to another, as difference in
location of farms, breeds and many
other circumstances govern. Some
farms are small, having but limited
space, while on others it is necessary
to confine the fowls in small yards, in
order to protect the garden, and again
there are farms upon which the fowls
have unrestricted liberty. In every
case the food must conform to the con-
ditions.
If there is room for range the hens
will require no food, but if the birds
are confined, then good judgment is
necessary in order to feed correctly, so
as to avoid throwing layers out of con-
dition, as they will look for their food
from their owner instead of endeavor-
ing to seek it. If fed on grain in
warm seasons they must have a variety
in order to reduce the grain supply
usually eaten and also for dietary
effects, green food being essential. If
this is gwen it must be done so as not
to allow too much. If hens are not fed
too literally they will work at scratch
4 ing which is the best indication of
health that can be observed. The hens
that are on range should lay through
the whole summer, and the cost of
the eggs should be little or nothing.
If anything is allowed, let it be lean
meat or green bone well covered with
meat, cut fine, no fat being given, as
they can easily procure carbonaceous
substances from the range. In this
connection it may be stated that meat
is the best egg-producing food known,
and only its cost deters poultrymen
from using it generally.-P. H. Jacobs
in Farm and Preside.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
77--s--=----===-
SAN DIEGO BAY MINED,
restrictions Placed on All Vessels En-
tering and Departing.

tering and Departing.
San Diego.-The outer channel lead
ing to the harbor of San Diego has
been planted with mines containing
from 100 to 800 pounds of highest
quality dynamite manufactured, and a
strict patrol is being maintained to
prevent friendly vessels from entering
the bay over the customary course
The dynamite contains 75 per cent of
nitro-glycerine, and it was shown the
most careful consideration by Lieuten-
ant Meyler, who was intrusted with
the responsibility of laying the mines.
lie had numerous assistants compris-
ing electricians and mechanics of this
city, who volunteered for the work.
The rule issued by the War Depart
ment for the regulation of shipping at
this port prohibit the departure or en-
trance of vessels through the channel
between the hours of at night and 4
in the morning while the mines are in
existence. Orders We're received nv
Lieutenant t. NJ. Shaw, navigator for
the Naval Battalion in California. to
report at San Francisco and take com.
mand OF the tug Active, lately mr.
chased by the Government, and which
VIII be used for patrol service outside
this port.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

must have an abundance of fertilizer
to do we'll. Applying good, fine, well
rotted barnyard manure is the best
method of furnishing plant food. At
the outset do not think of saving ma
nure. II you can possibly get il, apply
not less than ten cords To the acre.
Put the bulk Of it on broadcast, plow-
ing it in, reserving only one good
shovelful to place in each hill. Let
the hills be made 10 feet apart each
way. 1t is important To allow plenty
Of room, as crowding means an excess
of vines and a loss of fruit Plant not
fewer than ten seeds per hill. as it is
necessary to allow for some losses from
depredations of bugs. OF course not
over three OF four good strong plants
are to be left in each hill.
The squash is badly troubled by at
least three forms of insect life. The
striped yellow beetle come first and the
farmer must be on the lookout for
them, since often during an hour or
two of a bright sunny day these pests
will ruin every plant in hill. They
seem to issue from the earth in legions
and pounce upon the tender leaves as
soon as they peep out of the ground.
Land plaster, with the addition of a
little kerosene oil, is the remedy for
these insects. Add couple of table
spoonfuls of kerosene to two-quart
measure of the plaster, thoroughly
mixing. Next comes the black or
brown bug, which smells so Extensively.
Place some bits of wood, as shingles,
around each hill and these bugs will
collect beneath them to pass the night
and may, therefore, be caught and
killed each morning. The third great
enemy the squash has in the cutworm.
This is an insect difficult to find until
the mischief has been done. The best
preventive measure is the use of wood
ashes and lime in the squash hills and
about the vines. 1t is we'll to change
the land upon which squashes are
grown about every year, to, in some
measure, escape the many insect pests.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
ONE PLACE OF REFUGE
Safe Retreat in Which IN. Honest
AericuIturist Could Find RepOse.

st. Retreat in Which tn. Honest
AericuIturist Could Find RepOse.
~By ginny. growled old Farmer
Hardtimes. laying down his newspa-
per. Things have come TO a pretty
pass. when-
There, now, Lyman interrupted
the wife of his bosom, with considera-
bic asperity Didn't you promise that
you wouldn't harangue me any more
about the baleful influence Of the
money power if I'D quit worrying YOU
by telling you about the warnings l
had received that some terrible calam-
lty was about to come upon us! Hard
| ~ day has passed since then that !
haven't had warning that something
awful was about to happen, but have
kept it to myself and never said a word
To-
What / was about to observe re-
sumed Mr.. Hardtlmes. sternly, talking
the good lady down, has nothing what
ever to do with the breaking of our
compact, which assure you | would
MT wilfully do for n good deal. ! SIM
ply set in to say that, what with the
oily gentlemen coming along and sell
ing us everything on earth but what
we have some use for, and talking us
into signing an apparently harmless
memorandum, which later turns out to
be a promissory note that biteth like
serpent and stingeth like an adder, or
words to that effect; mysterious men
with SLOUGH hats who take our hard.
earned money and give US in return a
gold brick and the hOrse-laugh; as
sassns who travel in gangs and, while
part of IN divert us with funny stories
of bargains for the purchase of our
land, the rest swarm over our houses
and barns and cover 'em with light
ming rods till the structures look like
porcupines, and then pound us If we
hesitate about paying for 'em; the sill
ver-tongued sons of Anak who sell us
patent riding saws that either won't
saw at all or else saw us In two the
first time we try to work 'em after the
agent has skedaddled with our money;
and-but what was about to say was
that, with all these sharpers, and 50
many others that have forgotten the
names of the most of 'eDl, forever on an
honest mans trail. 1t looks as IL there
wasn't but one place in the wide world
where he is safe If he closes his eyes
for minute"
"Of course, that is when he is In his
own bed at homer
mo; then is just the time when the
burglar breaks in and carries off his
trousers. 1t looks as II the only time
that man is absolutely warranted In
feeling safe il he closes his eyes Is
when he is in church. And, next Sun
day, If happen to nod a little during
the sermon, just please remember what
a strain | am laboring under all the
time, and let me sleep in peace
| Truth.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
ENGINEERS AND iMMuNES.
Regulations for the rganixatlon of the
Forces Recently Authorized.


Forces Recently Authorized.
Washington The regulations for
the organization of the brigade of en-
gineers and the ten regiments of i'm
munes authorized by separate act of
Congress were formally agreed upon
by General Miles and Adjutant- General
Corbin. Recruiting will begin prompt.
ly with view to the utilization of the
men in the army of occupation of
Cuba.
The brigade of engineers is to be
comprised of three regiments, to be
designated United States Volunteer
Engineers. There are to be three bat
talions in each regiment of four com.
panies each. For each regiment there
are to be fifty-three commissioned Off
GERS and HOG enlisted men. The Off.
GERS will be selected for their skill as
military, civil, electrical, mechanical
or Typographical engineers. An effort
will be made to recruit the enlisted
men from every branch of the engineer
ing profession and of mechanical skill.
Machinists, steam engineers, black
smiths, carpenters, plumbers topograph-
ers, telegraphers, draughtsmen, photog-
raphers, railroad men, ringers, boat
men and those skilled in the use of ex-
plosiges are especially desired.
The men composing the 'immunes"
are expected TO be recruited largely
from the South. They are to be organ
lied into regiments, half of whom will
be composed of whites and the other
regiments Of negroes.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
DECLARATIONS OF NEUTRALITY
Attitude. Assumed By rIr. NATIONS,

Washington.-The consular reports
give notice of the declaration Of neu-
trality by five countries = Russia,
Greece, Venezuela, the Netherlands
and Canada. Particular importance
attaches to the declaration by Vene-
zuela, because her ports would be Of
great value to the Spanish as places OF
refuge and as possible coal supplies in
the event that the declaration Of neu-
trality was withheld. The notice is
dated Caracas, April 30. The Minister
Of Foreign Affairs took action ON the
day upon which he was notified by
Minister LOOMS that the United
States had declared war. The nOtifica-
ton does not go into details AZ TO the
rules Of neutrality 10 be applied by
Venezuela, nor deal with the question
as to whether coal is to be contra
band or not. 1t expresses Venezuela S
position in the one sentence:
1.-THE republic will preserve the
strictest neutrality during the con-
test. -
The Dutch proclamation Of neutral
ity, in addition TO the usual forms,
cautions all citizens of the Netherlands
from becoming in any way involved in
privateering, and they are also en-
joined to respect the blockades. Touch
ing the coal supply, the Dutch regula-
ton is that this shall be supplemented
only to the extent necessary to per-
init the ship to reach the nearest port
of the country to which it belongs, or
that of one of its allies in the war.
Belligerents are forbidden TO bring
prizes into the Netherlands waters.
The Canadian proclamation is in the
same terms as that of Great Britain
except as to the preamble.
The Russian declaration has one inn
portant statement not usual in such
cases, as follows;
"The disagreements which have re-
Gently arisen between Spain and the
United States of America have induced
the Imperial Government TO seek, in
concert with the other powers, some
means which might prevent an armed
conflict between those two countries.
Unhappily, our friendly measures are
without results and state of war now
exists between Spain and the United
States. 1t is with keen regret that the
Imperial Government witnesses an
armed conflict between two states to
which it is united by old friendship
and deep sympathy. 1t is firmly re-
solved to observe with regard to the two
belligerents firm and impartial neu-
trality."
The Grecian declaration is continued
in line stating that the strictest neu-
trality will be maintained.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
Linen and Shoes.

Women are endowed with strange
vagaries, and while extremely fastidi.
Gus in many ways are very neglectful
in others. Even the swellest society girl
is not as particular as to tho freshness
OF her collar and cuffs as the plain
everyday man of business. To change
his linen at least once day is sort Of
religion with most men. With woman
1t is different They will inspect their
collar and cuffs after days hard wear
and decide that they will do. not recog-
nizing the fact that if any doubt exists
On the matter they should be consigned
to the laundry without demur. Again,
man is much more concerned as to the
state Of his shoes than q woman. Even
the poor clerk on meager salary spends
his nickel day for shine without
Erudging, and il it be imperative that
the nickel be saved he gets up earlier
IN the morning and Yields the backing
brush himself. The woman will gown
herself in Worth's or Paquin's latest
creation and forget to look st her shoes.
-Godey's Magazine.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
Horticultural Notes.

The most popular sized strawberry
crate in eastern markets is one which
holds 80 boxes.
In ordinary years California produces
one-fourth of the beans raised in the
United States.
S. P. Kimball announces that he
will dry prunes at his Dallas evaporation
for one-third the product this year.
The Indiana Farmer reports great
scarcity of apple bloom in that state
this season. The prospect for crop
of apples is very poor indeed there.
The Idaho pear which has been grow
ing in the experimental orchard of
the Oregon Agricultural College since
1890 has not given satisfactory results.
The San Francisco Chronicle SAYS
that as matter of fact no box of Call
ifornia cherries has sold this year for
$40, Notwithstanding the reports of sew
eral sales at that price.
Cherry trees which stood in low
places lost most of their fruit by frost.
In many orchards it is noticeable that
there are few cherries near the ground,
while the upper portion of the trees
are loaded with fruit.
There is talk in some OF the papers
about excessively high wages for har-
vest hands in eastern Oregon and Wash
ington this year, but while men may
be a little scarce farmers will be slow
to pay exorbitant wages.
The Salem Statesman reports that
negotiations are pending for the lease
of the Salem cannery to California
canning concern. Ii sufficient supply
OF fruit and vegetables can be assured
to warrant the undertaking, it is said
that the lease will be made.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
Platinum aud Gold.

A package of wire that weighs 25
pounds and resembles ordinary fine pol
ished steel wire was entered at the an
praiser's department Of the custom
house some time ago and valued at s., !.
600. This is almost as much as the same
weight Of gold would be valued, and the
wire attracted good deal of attention.
1t was platinum wire, and for that rea
son worth its weight in gold. A man
who viewed 1t said that the demand for
1t had apparently increased greatly, as
much more platinum. crude and manu-
featured, was coming through the GUS
tom house now.-Duluth News Trib-
pna.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

Washington.-Senator Chandler in
troduced bill authorizing the Secre-
tary OF the Navy to establish and main
tain all such Geographic communion
tion as he may deem necessary during
the continuance Of the present war by
opening or reopening such ocean lines
as may be necessary in any exigency for
the proper protection of naval and mill
tary operations. The bill carries an ap-
preparation Of 81 coo, 900.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

Aerate and cool the milk as soon as
strained. If an apparatus for airing
and cooling at the same time is not at
hand, the milk should be aired first.
This must be done in pure air, and it
should then be cooled to is degrees; so
degrees if for home use or delivery to
a factory, or delivery for domestic use
sold by pint or quart.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

London.--The Daily Chronicle pub
fishes dispatch from correspondent
In Las Palmash Canary islands, saying
that martial law has been proclaimed
throughout the Canary islands and is
very rigidly enforced.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

Milk quietly, cleanly, quickly, and
thoroughly. Cows do not like unnec-
essary noise or delay. Commence
milking at exactly the same hour every
morning and evening, and milk the
cows in the same order.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

Brush the udder and surrounding
parts just before milking, and wipe
them with clean, damp cloth or
sponge.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09
A Peculiar Brj,ipc.

French engineers are constructing a
peculiar bridge over the Seine, at
Rouen. On each bank OF the river min
iature Eiffel towers, 175 feet high, have
been erected. From these heavy steel
cables will support track bed. which
Is to be suspended 100 feet above the
surface of the water. Moving plat.
forms on wheels are to be run back.
wards and forwards over this track
bed on rails, and from them win hang
huge chains, to which will be attached
monster swinging carriages.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

A man never loses money on fast
horses. 1t IS the slow ones that drives
him to the freelunch counter.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-06-09

Growing Squashes.
The squash is heavy feeder and
The age-herald., 1897-10-01

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