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The advocate., 1897-10-06
The Wheat Situation,

The September crop report of the
Department of Agriculture presents an
encouraging view of the wheat market
in the following statements:
Although there has been some de-
cline from the highest prices reached
in August, the general tenor Of the in
formation CLEANED from all available
sources is not of a character to warrant
either the expectation or the fear of
any material cheapening Of wheat until
another crop is in sight with prospect
of ampler stocks. With an annual aver
age European product Of over 1925
900, 900 bushels during the six years from
1891 to 1896, inclusive, we exported an
average Of 166,373,872 bushels year.
This year the European crop, according
to BrOOmhall's Corn Trade News will,
in round numbers, amount to 1929, ,00O,-
900 Winchester bushels, or $4,000, 900
bushels less than the average of the six
years in question. If we make the COM
parison with the figures for 1897 given
by BeerbOhm, the deficiency in the Euro
pean crop IS still greater, amounting to
about 11S,000,000 bushels. To make up
this deficiency little help is to be ex-
pected from India, Argentina or Aus
tralasia for months to come, and in so
far as Europe will have to import
larger quantity than usual she will have
to draw 1t mainly from North America,
and especially from the United States.
the Canadian contribution being rela.
lively small. Official returns for On
tario and Manitoba give for these two
provinces an aggregate of 51,042,25S
bushels. If the Argentine crop shall es-
cape the ravages of lOcusts it seems
likely to turn out unusually well, and
from January, 1898, when the bulk of the
harvest will be got in in Argentina, that
country may have more or less wheat to
export, as the latest mail advices rep
resent the crop as being in fine cOndi-
ton and the weather highly favorable.
There are, however, many chances of
serious damage during the next three
or four months. The latest accounts
from Australia indicate that the drought
from which that country has suffered
for the last two or three seasons has
been broken and that the wheat crop
is giving good promise throughout most
OF the Australian colonies; but the area
was narrowed by drought at seeding
time, and, as stocks must be low, il is
The advocate., 1897-10-06
Building a Silo.

A good many seem to think that any
sort of a cheap box will answer for
storing ensilage. These kind OF struc-
lures are responsible for bringing the
silO into disrepute, and sour, moldy,
rotten ensilage will always result. The
fodder should always come out Of the
silo as sweet as when 1t goes in, and to
get 1t in this condition the silO must
be made air and water-tight.
To construct q good silo it is not nee
essary to go to much expense, but the
bottom must be concrete. Have the
sills the same width as the studding,
and lay them In cement Place the
studdlng far enough apart so that a
sheet Of tar paper tackled to one Of them
will reach past the next one to the third.
Over the tar paper put on narrow hem
lock boards, Board up to within one
board on top, then bend the paper over
the edge Of the board and tack 1t. Nail
the last board above this to keep 1t in
The advocate., 1897-10-06

place. This is for the inside; cover the
outside with matched boards and fill in
between the inside and the outside with
sawdust, chaff or cut straw. This will
prevent changes in temperature in the
interior. II the tar paper is good and
the work is well done the silo will be
perfectly air-tight. Excessive fermen-
tation will not be possible and the grain
will remain sweet as long as desired.
Fill it level full, cover the top with
sheets Of tar paper and two-inch boards,
then put on sawdust, chaf or sand to
a depth of one foOt.-Orange Judd
Farmer.
The advocate., 1897-10-06
Too Many Irons in the Fire.

It is customary for writer's on agricul-
ture to advise farmers to seek a diversity
Of crops and live stock. We have had
many lectures and eXhOrtatiOns to raise
less cotton and more corn, grass, peas,
and even to add dairying and sheep or
hogs in the cotton belt; while reprOaches
have been heaped on the farmers In the
corn belt for their faith in corn and hogs
The tendency is now to advise spread
ing out and trying variety Of crops
in the hope OF hitting something that
will pay better and lessen the grumbling
about the shortage Of ready cash on the
farm. SO much has been said in favor Of
dairying as an adjunct OF grain and
stock farming that the farmer who has
had the courage to express his faith In
corn and grass with beef and hogs has
had to run the hot fire Of dairy enthu-
siasts.
The tendency Of our people is TO shift
too readily from one line to another. AS
soon as prices Of wheat decline there Is
a rush into corn or potatoes or oats.
If the beef market is dull there is a
stampede for hogs or dairy cattle. If
wool declines sheep are neglected. The
fact OF the matter Is that failure comes
in farming and stOck-raising, dairying
and poultry, fruit and truck growing
rather from undertaking more than 10
well done than from not adding a new
branch to the business. Success, IL 1t
comes at all, comes to the man whose
products are above the average. In
every line OF business the margin OF
profit is 80 low that only those backed
up by experience and capital succeed.
Occasionally novelty protected by pat
ent, giving the producer a monopoly OF
the business, Is very successful, but the
farmer and stock-grOwer, the producer
of fruits, fodder, grains, grasses, milk,
butter, cheese, eggs and chickens never
can enter the happy condition Of the mo-
nopOlist, but must always feel the pres
sure OF unlimited competition.
To the farmer who is weary Of his
load and tempted to take up some new
fad" we suggest carefulness-drst, that
he does not add to his debt; second, to
see If he has not already more irons in
the fire than he Is handling well. Fewer
lines so we'll handled as to make the
products better than the average will
reduce expenses, wear and waste, and
increase the income. mot how much,
hut how WELL" adopted as the motto on
such farms will elevate the business,
Increase the income, and be the begin
ming of better times,-Breeders' Ga
zette.
The advocate., 1897-10-06

that breeders and feeders will be COM
PEELED to consider and solve.
II seems to me our progress and ad-
vanCement in hog-breeding must tend
toward the smaller and earlier-matuFing
hogs the petite, sort Of Venus de
Medici type--rather than the present
Amazonian or Minerva type.-GeOrge
Dold, before Kansas Board Of Agricul-
ture
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
Germany Advances Slender Reasons
for Chinese Occupation.
NO FEAR OF BRITAIN
SHE HAS TOO MANY IRONS IN
THE FIRE ALREADY.
Hence She Is Not Prepared TO Resist
Any Move By Germany-Forces
For China the Largest She Ever
Sent Beyond Europe-Cabinet
Crisis in Italy.

Berlin, Dec. 5.-When the German
re-enforcements, consisting of four
companies of marines, numbering %
officers and 1900 men, and a company
of naval artillery, arrive at Kiao-
Chau bay, for which point, as already
cabled, they will soon set out, they will
bring the total German force there up
to 1866 men, the largest body Germany
has ever sent beyond European wa
ters. It is understood that the re-
serves had to be drawn upon.
The admiralty denies that other Eu-
ropean squadrons have entered the har-
Dor at Kiao-Chau to watch Germany's
proceedings, and it is believed that Adj
miral Won Diedrich would protest Wig
orously against such an attempt.
The Kolinsche Zeitung regards the
expedition as having a tWO-fold aim.
First, to obtain missionary reparation;
and, second, to obtain the concession of
Kiao-Chau as payment for past serv-
ices rendered China by Germany in
connection with the conclusion of peace
with Japan.
There is much self -congratulation
among the Germans that the mission
airy incident absolves the government
from the tedious and perhaps abortive
process of automatically claiming q
coaling station in the form of a demand
for a treaty port or a settlement on
perpetual lease. It is believed unnec-
essary to take Great Britain into ac-
count, as she is occupied elsewhere,
while Japan is not likely to resist the
coalition of Germany, Russia and
France.
This is the contention of the Kol-
nische Zeitung AT the same time it
says that Germany will not be led by
the allurements of France or Russia
to deviate from policy of moderation
in China.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
M'KINLEY AT THE CAPITAL.
Anxiety on His Mothers Account
Leaves Today for Canton.

Washington. Dec. president Nc
Kinley, accompanied by Assistant Sec
rotary Day, arrived in Washington over
the Pennsylvania at 7:45 o'clock this
morning. He was met by Secretary
Alger, Secretary Bliss and Secretary
Porter, and driven to the White House.
The president had received two tele-
grams en- route to Washington from
Canton, reporting the condition of his
mother, but he was anxious for later
news, so Secretary Porter stopped at
the telegraph Office on the way from
the station to inquire for any dispatches
that might be waiting. There was none.
however, 50 the party proceeded to the
White House, where breakfast was
had.
In the middle of the forenoon a mes
sage was received from Abner McKin-
ley at Canton, saying that the presi-
dents mother was resting in about the
same condition as when he left, sleep
ing and unconscious. She might last
through the day, or even one or two
days longer, but was liable to die at
any moment. Arrangements have been
made for the return trip to Canton to-
morrow evening. The president, Mrs.
Mckinley and a party of half q dozen
close friends and relatives will leave
washington at 1920 o'clock by a special
car attached to the regular PennsyI-
vania train, and arriving in Canton at
10 o'clock Tuesday morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

At the election in the Chiclzasaw
Nation, the ratification of the Dawes
Choctaw treaty, was overwhelmingly
defeated. The adopted and inter-
married citizens were not permitted
to participate in the election.
Belgium now has an output of o.
OOO, 600 pounds of oleomargarine per an
mum from 10 factories. Consul Morris,
at Ghent, who reports the fact to the
state department, says that there is a
strict government supervision of the
manner of manufacture and Of the
raw products.
Bohenians of Chicago cabled to their
brethren in Prague a message of
heartfelt sympathy for the cause for
which they are struggling, and COM
mend the firm stand taken by them in
their fight for the preservation of their
language and their national existence.
Polish and Slavonian representatives
joined the Bohemians with words of
encouragement for the Bohemian
cause"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
WAITING FOR THE END
No Change Has Taken Place In
Mother Mckinley.
THE DOCTORS OPINION
NO RALLY, NO CONSCIOUSNESS,
NO FINAL STRUGGLE.
When the Time Comes, It viii Here
" Be the Passing Out Of the
Comatose Condition In Which She
Now Rests, to the Sleep Of
Death.

Canton, O., Dec. 5.-Mother McKin-
ley has passed the fourth day of her
illness, and enters the fourth night
with the spark of life still burning
dimly. There has not been a material
development in her case today. Her
condition has continued one of steadily
wasting away The family watched by
the bedside all day, prepared for the
end at any moment, and some times
feeling that it had come, as the pa
tient was seized with sinking spells,
such as they yesterday mistook for a
second stroke of paralysis. During
these attacks she would perceptibly
weaken, almost cease to breathe, and
show scarcely a sign of animation.
SINKING SPELLS.
For the most part of these spells
We're limited to half an hour, and when
they were over she would resume the
quiet repOse characteristic of the en-
tire illness. About the middle of the
afternoon, however, a more serious
sinking spell occurred and lasted for
two hours. Several times those keep
ing vigil thought the last f1utter of
life's flame had come. The attack
passed away at last, leaving the pa
CURED. There is still a possibility that
she may survive the night or even
longer, but those who have been at the
bedside almost constantly have the
least hope of such a result.
Communication was established with
the White House as soon as the presi-
dent arrived there this morning, and a
telegraph wire is constantly open to
Washington to advise the president of
cio1- TQe-
sides this. he had several times talked
with his brother, Abner, by telephone.
DOCTORS OPINION.
DR.. Phillips, the attending physician,
has made number of visits during
the day. This evening he said he could
impart nothing entirely new. There
had been no notable change during the
day She had continued to grow weaker
in the same manner, and at about the
same rate as during the past few days.
He was satisfied that this condition
would prevail to the end. Asked as to
the prospects of her surviving the
night, he said: Yes, there is a posi-
bility of her living till morning. IN
deed, 1 am inclined to think she will.
But she has been taken SO long that
no one could make a prediction for the
future, with any assurance of Ger
tainty. The case is one in which we
must be prepared for the end at any
moment. When the end comes it will
merely be the passing out of the coma
tose condition in which she now rests,
to the sleep of death. There will be no
rally, no more conscious periods, no
final struggle.
The patient has taken no nourish-
ment since Thursday 1t cannot be
administered by ordinary methods, and
~,
of administering food are not regarded
juc+i6oIo1a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
FEDERAL HOSPITALS.
Interesting Reports On Leprosy, Blu
bonic and Yellow Fever.

bonic and Yellow Fever.
Washington, Dec 5.-Surgeon Cen
eral Wyman of the marine hospital
service submitted his annual report to
Secretary Gage. 1t shows thai during
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1897, the
total number Of patients treated at
hospitals and the dispen saries con-
nected with the service was 81, All. AL
though the total number of patients
treated was 673 in excess of those
treated during the previous fiscal year
the expenditures were $53S, $50, which
is S21 900 less than the previous year
The number of immigrants inspected
by officers Of the so''7-iro at the various
ports aggregated 232, 147.
The appearance OF cholera in Japan
and China, he says, is now matter
of greater moment to the United States
than at any previous time, owing to
the rapid growth Of commerce between
those countries and the Pacific coast.
Smallpox is reported as having ap-
peared in 16 states between Nov 1,
1896, and Nov. 1, 1897. In the year pre-
vious it appeared in % states The
prevalence of the bubonic plague in
the eastern hemisphere has offered a
new problem for the consideration of
the health authorities of the United
States. The disease is reported as in
creasing at present in northern India
The report Of the international lep-
rosy conference, held in Berlin in Oc-
tober, gives a somewhat imperfect
statement of the number of cases of
leprosy in the different countries of
the world, there being approximately
10000 in India. 10000 in Japan, $500 in
Hawaii, 1,200 in Russia, zoo in Calcutta.
$50 in the United States.
The total number of cases of yellow
fever reported 20 the bureau UP to
Nov. 20 was 4,19S, and the number of
deaths 423. Of these there were 1,722
cases and 244 deaths in New Orleans.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
Special 10 The Herald.l


Washington, Dec. THE Utah dele
cation is all in the city tonight ready
for the opening of congress tomorrow.
Senator Rawlins is at the Portland
and Senator Cannon at the Auburn
where each Will be located for the WIN
ter. Representative King is at the
Oxford, where he stayed last spring,
but expects to establish himself else
where for the winter Judge King is
accompanied by his secretary, Bert E.
Olson
Senator Rawlins said this evening
that it was his impression that the ses-
sion would not be a lengthy one, and
that it would be devoid of sensation.
There is such a division among the
Republicans on the currency question
that ] doubt if they viii be disposed
to press any legislation on the subject.
They viii, however, hardly be able to
subordinate the question wholly, and
1t viii undoubtedly be extensively dis
cussed, but unless some final action is
sought by congress. any discussion that
viii take place viii not be of much in
terest'
Asked about his views of other legis-
lation. the senator said he was of opin-
ION that Hawaii would be admitted
this session. He was doubtful about
the passage Of the Salt Lake public
building bill in the house.
JUDGE KINGS VIEWS.
Representative Kins said this even
ing that he thought Hawaii would be
annexed, and that Cuban matters would
be left by the Republicans to drift
along as they are.
I do not think" he added, that the
speaker viii permit any financial leg
islation to come UP in the house. If
the subject should become at all prom
inent a Republican caucus would
promptly settle its fate
Judge King thinks it probably that
the public lands committee may report
a bill for leasing the Uncompahgre gil
sonite lands. He viii oppose such a
bill if proposed. He viii press the Salt
Lake public building bill diligently, and
hopes for a favorable report.
Senator Cannon arrived on this even
ing's train. He was much fatigued, and
retired early to rest, with a request not
TO be disturbed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
BRITISH IN AFRICA.
Ten Thousand Coolies to Accompany
An Expedition.

Bombay, Dec. 5.-The Twenty-sev-
enth Bombay infantry, with field
hospital, large quantities of telegraph
equipment and several lakhs of rupees
for immediate expenses, sailed today
for the island of Mombassa. off the
coast of Zanzibar. west coast of Africa,
where 10000 coolies will be engaged to
accompany the troops. The expedition
is under the direct orders of the British
war Office.
The island of Mombassa belongs to
Zanzibar, which is included in the East
Africa protectorate of Great Britain.
Mombassa is the capital of what is
known as the coast province.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
Yesterdays Fires.

Fire destroyed the acid chambers at
the Reed Phosphate Works, few miles
out of Charleston. The mill building
was saved by heroic work of employees.
The origin of the fire is unknown. Loss
about 100000, which is covered by in
surance.
Fire originating in the general store
of Price & Gillett, Tulsa, l. T., de-
stroyed over 100000 worth of prop
erty.
The steamer George W. Morley of
Cleveland was burned to the waters
edge on the beach at Evanston. Ills.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
CRISIS IN ITALY.
Cabinet Likely to Resign Because of
Army Abuses.

Rome, Dec. General Pellieux,
minister of war, maintains the attitude
he has taken up in consequence of the
action of parliament in amending the
bill dealing with army promotions,
against his advice, and persists in his
resignation.
King Humbert, the Marquis di Ru-
DIM, the premier and other members
of the cabinet urge General Pellie,x to
do so. In view of this, it is expected
that the entire cabinet will resign and
that the Marquis di Rudini will recon
struct the ministry.
The present Italian ministry is as
follows:
President of the council and minister
of the interior, the Marquis di Rudini
Minister of foreign affairs, the Mar
quis Emilio Visconti Venosta.
Minister of the treasury, Prof. Luigi
Luzzatti.
Minister of finance, signor Ascancio
Branca.
Minister of Justice and ecclesiastical
affairs, Prof. Luca EMANUEL Clan
turco.
Minister of war, General Luigi Pei
lieuX.
Minister of marine, Admiral Bene-
detto Brin, inspector general of naval
engineering.
Minister of commerce, industry and
agriculture, Comte Francisco Gucciara-
DIM.
Minister of public instruction, Comte
Codronchi.
Minister of public works, Giucio
Prinetti.
Cabinet Resigned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
BRYAN'S MEXICAN TOUR.
Started Yesterday and Is Likely
Diaz's Guest Today.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec 5.-Hon. w. J.
Bryan departed for Mexico this morn
ing, after being deliberately entertained
by the people here.
At the opera house Mr.. Bryan lee
tured on bimetallism Mr.. Bryan says
he will stay in Mexico for four weeks.
Yesterday he received an invitation by
wire to be the guest of President Diaz
at the Mexican capital. Mr.. Bryan. in
an interview, gave it as his opinion
that the present congress would be a
dO-nothing affair.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
-or-e1S>-<S-
Italians Come in Swans.

New York, Dec. 5.-The Prince line
steamer Trojan Prince which arrived
today from Leghorn, Genoa and Naples,
brought zoos steerage passengers, the
greater portion of them being women
and children This is the largest num-
Der of Italian immigrants brought by
any one steamer to this port in many
months. The state of health on board
was excellent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
Guldensunpe,s Funeral.

New York, Dec. 5.-The funeral of
Bath Rubber Culdensuppe, who was
murdered at Woodside, Long Island
on June %, by Martin Thorn and
Augusta Mack, took place this after
noon from an undertaking shop on
East Third street where the body had
lain since it was removed from the
morgue. All day Saturday and today
from II o'clock in the morning until
the hour of the funeral, immense
crowds of the curious flocked to get a
look at the murdered man.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06

About six weeks ago six Indians left
the reservation, but these have been
brought back by the Indian police If
there is any truth in the news that
Indians are slaughtering game in
northwestern Colorado they are not Ute
Indians. General Otis is Of the, opinion
that they may be from the Shoshone
agency in the north. This agency is
not in the boundaries of the depart
ment of the Colorado. Governor Adams
failed to receive any news regarding
the Indian situation today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
NEZ PIERCE INDIANS SHOT.
Wake Up the Wrong Man at Oaks
81
Especial to The Herald.)

Boise, Ida, Dec 5.-A special to the
Statesman from Oakesdale, Ida, says:
Word was received here yesterday of
the shooting of two Indians on the Nez
Perez reservation by Fayette Brannon
formerly of Oakesdale. The story of
the shooting, as told by Fayette's
brother is that the Indians entered
his brothers cabin, where he was
sleeping, and began kicking him in the
side, calling for Boston man" to
wake up. Brannon woke up, and, seiz-
ing his gun, began firing, killing one
OF the Indians, instantly and seriously
wounding the other.
Brannon was arrested, but released
on $500 bonds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06

Pasadena. Cal. Dec. Erred R.
Haskins was burned to death in the
city jail at Sierra Madre this morning.
Haskins, who was 2S years of age, was
arrested on a charge of drunkenness
and during the night he set fire to his
bedding and was burned to death be-
fore assistance could be rendered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-06
WARNING TO DOCTORS.
Idaho Physician Shot For Refusing
to Attend a Sick Boy.
Especial to The Herald,

Especial to The Herald.)
Boise, Ida, Dec. because DR..
Turner refused to leave his office at
Cottonwood, Ida. to give medical at
tendance to the son of Dan Paul, a
prominent stockman, Paul made q
night ride to Cottonwood, reaching
there Saturday, and assaulted Turner
with a revolver, the latter avoiding a
bullet by striking the weapon with his
hand, two fingers of which were shat
tered. Turner finally escaped. and Paul
gave himself UP. Turner was mem
her of the last Idaho legislature.