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Evening journal., 1898-05-19
ALABAMA LAUNCHED.
Miss Morgan Christens tho New Battle
ship with Native Alabama Wine.


PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-The bat
tleship Alabama was launched at
Cramps shipyard shortly before 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Miss Mary
10. Morgan, daughter OF Senator Nor
gan OF Alabama. had the honor OF
breaking the traditional bottle Of wine
on the PROV Of the big fighter as 1t slid
from the ways The fact that the
launching OF the ship was one Of the
most successful ever witnessed at
Cramps shipyard Is regarded as an
omen OF good fortune
SO eager was the Alabama to get into
her native element that before the saw
Ing Of the shoe which holds the cradle
In place had been completed the mon
strous hull, tugglng with a weight of
thousands OF tons on the strips Of oak.
tore them apart. and the big mass OF
steel glided gracefully into the water a
few seconds ahead of schedule time
Miss Morgan stood on dais built on
the launching platform directly under
the bow of the Alabama. She was at
tended by her father. Senator Morgan,
ana her sister. Miss Cornolla J. Nor
gan. AS the ship began 10 tremble pre-
paratory 20 sliding Off tho we'll creased
ways she took a flrmer grasp on the
Eayly bedecked bottle Of native Ala
hama wine which she hold in her right
hand and swinging II above her head,
smashed il against the nose OF the ship.
saying as she did so. Il crown thee with
magnolias, brave ship and christen
thee with proud name Alabama"
The bow of the ship was hung with
great festoons of magnollas. gray moss
and roses gathered by ladies of the
state Of Alabama and sent here for the
occasion.
Only a few hundred people witnessed
the launching. as against the tens of
thousands that usually gather in the
yard on such occasions. For some time
past the yard has been closed TO all
visitors. and the rule was not relaxed
to any extent yesterday Fear of Span
iah treachery has made the govern
ment and the Cramps extremely eau
tious. as a single bomb exploded by a
hostile visitor would do almost incal-
culable damage.
The war time launching" was for
this reason almost a private affair.
After the Alabama had come TO a
s standstlll I'm the Delaware tugs towed
her back 70 her dock and workmen
/ swarmed over her, beginning at once
( the work OF preparing her for service
II the armor Is contracted for now and
delivered promptly. the ship viii be
2 ready for commission within a year.
IL Is curious coincidence tha4 the
| yard number OF the Alabama. 290. Is
| the same as the yard number OF tht
( old Alabama. built for the Confederacy
/ in an English shipyard during the re.
/ hellion
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
rourteen Thousand Won AZ ChIcIamauga.

CHICKAMAUGA NATIONAL PARK.
Ga, May 1.-Two infantry regiments
arrived yesterday and one battery, in
all 1,75l officers and men, making at 6
O'Clock yesterday in camp at this point
q volunteer army Of 14,25O. The First
Pennsy ylvania infantry arrived at Chat
tanooRa at o'clock by the Cincinnati
Southern. The regiment is composed
of 10 companies, 749 officers and men.
Lieutenant Colonel J. l.. Good is in
command. The entire regiment is from
Philadelphia
Battery a. ST. Louis light artillery,
Captain +. NJ. Rumbold commanding,
arrived yesterday over the Memphis di-
vision Of the Southern. They had no
guns. but viii be equipped with six
2-l0 inch breech loading Hotchl1lss
rifles and 144 head Of horses at the
park The men are all uniformed hand
somely.
The Sixth Ohio infantry reached here
at 9 o'clock last night, remaining in the
ears.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
Puerto Rico Friendly to United states.

NEW YORK. May 10-The British
schooner Lena Pickup. which left st.
John, T.. r., May 2. arrived yesterday
afternoon with a fun cargo of sugar
Captain Roop reports there was much
excitement in that city owing TO the
war A Spanish steamer had recently
arrived from Havana. and the latest
news was eagerly sought for regarding
the news from Cuba. In san Juan
troops were TO be seen drilling every
afternoon Many of the soldiers were
favorable TO the United states and join
ed the army rather than suffer inn
prsonment. The inhabitants were most
friendly to the United States and hoped
soon to throw off the Spanish yoke and
see United states army land and &C.
cupy Puerto Rico. Provisions were
scarce and commanded very high prices.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
Riots In ItaIy Suppressed.

NEW YORK. May 19.-In response to
a cable dispatch sent yesterday by Oel-
richs & Co. the New York agents of
the North German Lloyd Steamship
company. q message was received by
them from Genoa saying that the
riots which have been recently pre-
vailing have been entirely suppressed
everywhere II was added that the
whole of Italy is now quiet and that no
further disturbances are expected
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
cnhi, rloni ii nInnll1ns

GIBRALTAR. May l9.-The first class
battleship Pelayo. the armored cruisers
Empcrador Carlos v. Alfonso XIII.
Nitoria and Giralda; the auxiliary
cruisers Rapido, Alfonso XII Buenos
Ayros and Antonio Lopez and three tor
pedo boats, now at Cadiz. are ready for
sea. They are expected TO sail for the
Philippines before the end Of this month
with II 600 troops.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19

that this IS at least premature and that
no further call is likely 10 issue until
The aggregate number OF soldiers al
ready called for have responded and
have been duly equipped for service.
ghis last matter. the equipment OF the
new troops is the main source OF delay
and promises TO become even worse ia
The future.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
DoeoIencv PensIon nm Passed

WASHINGTON. May 19.-The house
adjourned yesterday after a session
lasting only an hour and half An
Intellectual efssrt was made to pass a
bill prohibiting the publication of infor-
nation concerning the strength of the
country's fortifcations. Without a word
Of debate the deficiency pension bill was
ranoeaT
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
Fntnl crcIone In Ioun.

DUBUQUE, Ia, May ia cyclone
struck Preston, Ia, yesterday after
noon, destroying most of the buildings
in the town. Charles Floy. wife and
three children were killed. William
O'Meara is said. TO have been killed at
Quigley and Mike Hines at Charlotte.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
cyclone In Illinois.

AMBOY. Ills, May 19.-Last evening
about G o'clock a cyclone passed six
miles south Of this place and taking an
easterly course travelled about 20 miles,
destroying everything I'm its track
dwellings. barns, orchards, etc There
were many narrow escapes, but no loss
Of life IS reported. Some live stock was
Killed
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
District of columbia's Regiment.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The regi-
ment of infantry which the District
OF Columbia will furnish to the volun-
teer army has been fully mustered.
Brigadier General Harries reported the
fact TO the war department yesterday
and received orders 20 proceed TO Chick
amauga. The regiment win go on sat.
urday by the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, which has been given the con-
tract for the transportation.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19

Something Just as good" viii not
answer. Stick to your point. and when
you ask for goods advertised in this
paper. you can get them.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
Eighth PENNSYLVANIA or For Washington.

HARRISBURG, May l9.-The Eighth
regiment OF volunteers arrived here
from Camp Hastings yesterday and
was met by a crowd OF over 5000 peo-
pie. Governor Hastings was present and
gave the troops encouraging words. The
regiment was shifted from the Pennsyl-
vania to the Northern Central tracks
and started for Washington. They VIII
be the first troops to reach that city.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19

Take your trade TO the storekeeper
who sells what you want TO buy, and
does not wear out your patience trying
10 make you accept something you DO
act nan sSaa4p
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
ninet For senor Castillo.

MADRID. May 19.-Senor Sagasta has
telegraphed Senior Leon y Castillo. now
at Paris, 70 come TO Madrid Immediately
50 take up the foreign office portfolio.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19

Alert and clear-headed merchants
sell what the public wants and do not
offer something else. The buyer is sup
posed to know his own needs.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19

A wealthy and responsible firm guar
antees its goods that are advertised.
Who stands sponsor for the substitutes
said to be ''just as good"
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
nIore Iu.nors Of cerrern.

COLON. Colombia. May lit was
rumored here yesterday that the Span
ish squadron VIII possibly touch at THE
port.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19
Wilmington 81 Northern R

TIME TABLE IN EFFECT MAY Is. 'es
Trains leave Wilmington (French Street
Stauon) for B. * o. Junction, Montchan-
IN, Winterhurn GuyencOurt GranOguo.
Cossart Chndd's Ford Junction pOcop-
son, West Chester, l1mhreevillc Morton
vile, Coatesville and intermediate sta
tions daily except Sunday, at 720 a. M.
zl5 4.Jp and GOO B.. M. Sundays only at
500 a. m and 2.l5 p. mn.
For Maynesburg Junction Springfield.
and intermediate stations. daily. except
sunday. az 30 a. m. 2.i5 and 4.50 p. IN.
sundays only at NO5 m 2l5 D. m.
For Joanna, Birdsbrro. Reading and In
termediate stations daily except SUNDAY.
at 40 a. m. and 2.f5 p. m. Sundays only
at sos a. IN. and 2l5 %. m.
A. 81. MCAUSLAND, superintendent
BOWNESS BRIGGS, Gen. Pass. Agent
Evening journal., 1898-05-19

Schedule IN effect May Is, 1895.
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch
sExpress trains.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, DEL
AWARE AVENUE STATION FOR
tle.2l a. m; tl2.19, '2Sl, 1853, s5.2l. slH,
'l1.OO D. m Sundays, 1913, '9.S9, '11.24 a.
PHI lNDELPTiIA, week days, 's,1s. 545
$40, y l5 7.35. fS25 1888, 945 sl0.2t, 1l.0S a.
m. '1l9 '2.3f. 2.45, 1853, 4.45. .5.21, $50
f741 G. 10, t11OO p. m. Sundays, t3.13, 1.35
$50. $685. 1L2i. fl1.2f a. m; 245, '359 '5.2l,
$50. e. II, 915, '1l.00 p. m.
CHESTER. week days, f31S, 5.45, Gao
'715 as, IS 25, .9s9 9,45, .l0.2i, l1.os a. m;
m. Sundays '8l8 IS5, $50. '9.Ss. 'li2i
l1.2i "a. m; 2.f5, 'S59' '5.2' 6SO IA, 9.15,
lAifTTLAN'T1C CITY, week days. '7.l5 a.
m; ~ 49, f2.3i p. m. Sundays. 135 a. m.
CAPE MAY, week days, 5.l5 a.. m; pa
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
week days 'AlS tl0 sS5i, 'll.ol a. m;
m. Sundays. WIS. 40 1854 H. m; s125s
'209 3.Ol, tl51 sSo4 '9.n j. m.
BALTIMORE AND WAY STATIONS,
NEWARK. week days. 41S. 40. 1884.
tll.0l "a. M; .l2.56 3oi fi.57. f617, Tsp. F9l1,
lQa5 p m. sundays. rs. 10 1884 n. m
'l5.95 4.oi - %. '.52. 's.l p. nm.
PlIlSBOEG. week days. 's.3i a. m;
Fbll y. m. sundays, 'a.3i "a. m, tl.al p M
CHICAGO daily. 'S.ai "a. m: 'l.57 p. IN.
CHICAGO Via CINCINNATI and IN
DIAN POLLS fS3i "a. no. daily.
CINCINNATI AND ST LOUIS. '6.3i "A.
m. 'l2.a6 and '9.ll p. M, daily.
y TOLEDO AND DETROIT, '9.ll p. m,
daily % Toledo and daily except sunday
TO Detroit.
NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS. via
BRISTOL AND CHATTANOOGA. fe4 p.
ni., daily. Through sleepers to Memphis
and New Orleans
SINGERLY ACCOMMODATIONS. week
days, 40 a. M; 3.0i, l.52, 1873 p. M sun
Gays, 40 q. m: 3.0i, l.82 =. M ,,rr,Dr
LANDENBERG ACtOMMOlJAlioLN
week days. 40. 1000 a. m; 3.O4' 45i p. M
Sundays, 1000 a. M. 5.32 p. M - ,,,,,,
LEAVE MARKET STREET SIAllON
for
PHILADELPHIA week days $50 y. m.
BALTIMORE. week Gays, o4o a. M
$50 D. IN. 40
LANDENBERG week days. $40, 800 q;
m.. 2.55. $40 p. m. Sundaya' 300 H. M o'oV
p. m. ,,l,-, ,,-rr
LEAVE PHILADELPHlA For w Ia IL
MINGTON. week days. 80 olV ~ - So w
Loco tlO26 ll30 a. m; -l22O Lot z,g' .s.994'
a. 20. 43O. s515. s5.42. Geo. 65o, -!S9 '6.S5' 6.SS5'
1910. si135. D. m. sundays 100, 'e99' s'99' 99'
Il. so "a. M: sl2 90 eL37, geo, '4.2l, 4S0 6.sO'
$50 eS35 1890 p. m.
Telephone No ls3. - 49,, II
Rates to Western points lower than via
w NJ "CRTT,NE D. p. MARTIN,
W Gem M MANAGER. iiSaEiS N Man. Of Pass Traffic.
Evening journal., 1898-05-19

Leave Philadelphia, Broad Street. TO,
,Wcia,oaington " ao lexpress), $50. 40, as, $50
S;4e, 4.0l, Al. sos, 5.55, 559, SIT, SIS. III
u.lO, II IS p. m, and 12.05 night
Accom- modation, 6.A, 730, a12, IOSs A
Im!;y LIZ. t.lS, 4OS, 4.44, 625, S.ts, 1905 am
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woather Probabilitios.

Fair. warmer, southerly winds.
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Southern ItsllWay.-L37 D. m, dai
pa, Nashville. via Ashevills and hi
Springs.
Atlantic Coast Lina.-l2.49 D. m, DAN
sleepers to Jacksonville, Port Tampa, M
sleepers to Richmond and Jacksonvill
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, Gl1 %. u
daily, dining car and sleepers to Cincii
natl
Evening journal., 1898-05-19

Schedule IN effect May 15 1895.
All trains Illuminated with Pintsch
frrn
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

English domestic had escaped to the
chamber of the countess and warned her
OF the proceedings in the hall. What
resistance could she make? She and her
maids swung the door of the hall which
approached Der chamber close, and
drawing in the bolts retired to abide
their fate.
A new adventure, however, awaited
them. They had. just returned to the
chamber, when the window which
looked out upon the bay and through
which the newly risen moon had been
streaming her light was suddenly dark
ened, and wrenching aside the iron bars
O'Hanlon sprang into the apartment
Fly. Lady de Bourgho!" he ex-
claimed. "Trust' to me- A stout rope
swings from this window to my boat.
1t was placed there and the bars cut
through by treachery, but now it shall
answer more noble purpose.
"And shall l fly with one reeking
from the murder of my husband? Do
thy will, hellhound; spare none here,
tor life is now worth but littlep'
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17


beach until they stood over little creek
In which a rude curragh, or boat of
wickerwork covered with skin, lay
moored in the shelter of the trees
drag out the curragh, MacNial
Oge," said one, land see that there be
no fowlers abroad on the beach. 'Twere
I'll for it to be known tomorrow that
the priory servants had a part in the
work of tonight"
''There is little Of fowlers abroad in
such a Storm" said his companion.
sit is bad shooting with a wet bow
string
''Then steer for Carrickfergus, said
the first speaker as he took his place in
the boat which MacNial Oge had I'M
moored. "There shall be strange news
ere the morning of the black De Bourg-
no.
MacNial Oge showed off from the
shore and pulled Justify at the oars,
while his companion held the rudder.
In this manner they toiled against the
wind and the rising tide, the storm
every moment becoming fiercer and the
lightning beginning to sweep through
the atmosphere. At length the blue
forked brand swept past almost before
the eyes Of the rowers, followed by a
dong, sharp roll of thunder.
"Jesu Mafial Con O'Hanlon, " said
MacNial, "wilt thou not turn from this
attempt tonight, when the Virgin her
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

FOUND THEMSELVES SURROUNDED.
self seems to be against us? There are
those in the castle of Carrickfergus who
will do their work all the better with
cut our presence.
s. IT'S lest their work should be done
too well that I am here to join them,'
replied o 'Hanlon. "Thinkest thou, man,
that should now be tossing on Gar
moyle in a crazy curragh, with the blue
lightning sweeping about mine ears,
without good cause for my Journey"
His companion made no reply, but
took again to his oars. William, earl
of Ulster, whom o 'Hanlon denominated
1.-THE black De Bourgho, was at the
period of which we write the principal
enemy with whom the northern Irish
chieftains had to contend. The failure
of the expedition of Edward Bruce,
brother of King Robert of Scotland, had
Left large portion of Antrim debatable
ground, and De Bourgho, earl of VI
ster, had seized upon Carrickfergus.
Many attempts had been made to dis.
lodge the Saxon settlers by the O'Kanes,
MacQuillans and O'Neills, but without
success. The earl had his residence in
the castle of Carrickfergus, where his
countess and only child resided with
him. He was a brave and warlike man
and brought both superior skill and
weapons to defend his colony against
the assaults of the natives. The natural
consequence of his being hemmed in
upon all sides by the Irish, however,
was that his followers became inter-
mingled with them by marriages and
other ties, and at length some of his
own domestics leaned strongly toward
the neighboring chiefs in their affec-
tion. although outwardly they owed
their fealty to the earl To suborn these
TO the interests of O'Kane of Doon-y
even, OF Dungiven, was found to be
matter of CONF aratiyely. easy perform
ance, and accordingly a conspiracy was
set on foot in his own household,
Con o. Hanlon, who with his compan-
ion made his way across the bay toward
Cafrickfergus, was young chieftain
who held his lands from the holy broth 4
artood OF Hollywood priory on the con-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

THE ROPE QUIvERED FOR MOMENT.
At this moment a loud sound as OF
the blows of ponderous hammer COM
menced at the door of the chamber.
ely, for the sake of the Mary moth
er, fy!' exclaimed O'Hanlon, Selling
the countess round the waist and drag
ging her to the window. He had caught
hold of the rope and was about to COM
NIT himself and his now insensible bur-
den to it when loud crash announced
that the chamber door had fallen before
the battering ram of its assailants.
O'Hanlon dropped from the window
and committed himself to the rope. He
had scarcely half way descended, how
ever, when a bright light shone on the
walls of the castle and the water be-
meath. He looked hurriedly upward,
and there an awful sight greeted him.
From the window in which his rope
was fastened cleaned torch of bog
wood, throwing it's red light on the de-
moniac features of an Irish kern. A
cold perspiration broke upon o. Hanlon,
and his hands almost loosed their hold.
"They are escaping by rope, and
we are foiled!'' exclaimed the kern
above .............. ....-. ~. + l..
''Then for what use is skein in thy
belt, fool?'' replied the voice of the
harper.
The rope quivered for moment in
the hands of O'Hanlon. 1t separated
above, and adashing noise as of the fall
of a heavy body into the water resound-
ed the next moment along the walls of
the castle. O'Hanlon struggled for a
moment with the waves, but his COM
panion had grasped his arms, and after
an Intellectual and agonized struggle
they sank. The next tide left high upon
the beach the bodies of Q 'Hanlon and
fhe ill fated Countess of Ulster.
60 90 50 6. % e5 % 90
1t was upon st. Patrick day s
In the middle of July,
The weather it was cold and wet,
u. 81 But the day was hot and dry.
q james Whitcomb Riley.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

light the Irish garb of its late occupants
a shower of arrows saluted them, one Of
which lodged in the arm of MacNial
sOge, The fugitives had no time to think
of how they should act for the English
had no sooner discharged their arrows
than they rushed in, upon them, and as
O'Hanlon and his followers attempted
TO defend themselves they were struck
down from behind and made prisoners
and lodged in the keep of De Bourgeois
;astle. 80
I The Lady de Bourgho slept that night
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
ST. PATRIck's DAY.

Though centuries since have departed
And vanished like visions away.
The sons Of the soil, simple hearted.
Still honor "St. Patrick, his day.
On Patrick's birthday in the morning
The shamrock, fresh culled, may be sear
Bold hearts and fair bosoms adjoining.
Baptized in its native poteen.
Wherever Gods sun lights people.
Wherever men breathe his free air
Or worship meath plane tree or steeple.
Some "exile from Erinn is there.
And sad though he may be and lonely
He wears next the cross of his God
On his heart the dead shamrock that only
Can bloom upon Erin's green sod.
Far west DER the Iimitless prairie,
Far south past the spice breathing isles,
That morning as in Tipperary
Each exile is jocund and smiles.
The smiles from his brow Danish sorrow.
He conjures up blessings to come,
Hopes on for a brighter tomorrow
And revels in visions of home.
Tango Lee
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
60 Go 60 60 % g 60 %
THE NORMAN EARL.
N A dark and

N A dark and
stormy night in
the winter of
1888 two persons
in the garb of
wood kerns, or
natives, quilted
the postern gate
of the priory of
Hollywood, OH
the shore of the
bay of Belfast,
and took their
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05

to stay the victorious march Of the bold
invader on his way to the mouth Of the
White would be chance Whit Of Snake
Pete's breath. This might stay his pro-
gress for brief time, but on recovery
he would lose no time in sailing into
White river and making for the head
waters. Then it would soon be all over
with US. True, the invader might stop
long enough on his way up the river to
blow such one-horse towns as Goff S
Crossing, Rangely, Angora and White
River City off the face Of the earth,
but after that the only thing that would
stand between Meeker and destruction
at the hands Of the bloody Spaniard is
the sand bar at Shotgun bend. Our ex-
posed condition is too awful to contem-
plate. "A liberal slice Of the river and
harbor appropriation is the only thing
we know calculated to ward of impend-
ing danger.
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05
MANY SLAVES TO COCAINE.

misunderstanding Drug Deing More
1xtensivsly Use1 Ever ,nay.
Aee0fd1sg 70 = BrftiaA MsAi1al 'au-
tAosity thire can be no doubt that Ia
many paris Of the world e91line inc
briefly 4 largely on the increase. Many
wrjeefs speak of it.s the thi6lscourge
Of humanity. alcohol and morphine be-
ing the firnt and second. The greatest
number of victims is to be found among
society women and among women who
hsve adopted literature ns a profess
sion. A considerable proportion of
chronic cocainists have fallen under the
dominion OF the drug from a desire
to stimulate their powers of imaeinn-
ton. Others have acquired that ha bit
quite innocently from taking coca
wines fortified with saltsof the nlkalod
in solution. One drug habit rapidly en-
genders another. and the victim OF
chronic cocainism is usually addicted
to overindulgence in alcohol, besides be-
ing a confirmed cigarette smoker.
Stringent measures should be taken
to stamp out an erilrwhich, If once
established. IN difficult to eradicate.
Coca wincs made from coc inc, and
cocaine lozergea and tablets should be
supplied w.sth the utmost caution. Coca
wine and other medicated wires are
largely sold to people who are con-
sidered and consider themselves to be
total abstniners. Originally coca wine
wns made from coca leaves, but it il
row commonly a solution of the al
kaloid IN sweet and usssa;ly strong al
coholic wine. Not Long ago physician
reported the case of q man who. think
ing to abjure the use Of alcoholic stim-
ulants, drank coca wine 70 freely that
he died of delirium tremenn
The Meeker herald., 1898-03-05
Still Going Up.

The IL s" ranch at Tascosa. Tex,
last week closed deal whereby l.GO0
yearlng steers were sold at S24 per head,
and 500 yearling heifers at S23 per head.
to Denver firm. With yearlings worth
these prices, cattleman asks, "Whst
are the cows that gave birth to those
yearlngs WORTH" This is a proposition
that will be worth considering. Mr..
Whiteman, the owner of the IL 81
ranch, wes offered S26 per head for q
big bunch Of bis COWS. 'culls. but has de-
clined the Offer. Mr.. Whteman's herd
is principally white-faces. and he sells
annually about 800 top bulls at $50 per
head. If the bulls are worth $50. as a
business proposition why should not the
cows be worth the same price per head?
In two years the cows will nearly pay
for themselves, and allowing the usual
per cent. for loss. the COW will still be
worth good profit as beef. There is q
growing belief among cattlemen that
cows, especially graded animals, have
been selling too cheap. The only reason
why stockman have hesitated about
raising the prices has been the fear of a
slump in prices. They do not know how
long the present era Of good times are to
last. However, we predict that cows
that are now selling from $25 to $50 per
head will be worth and will bring $40
before the end of the year.-Denver
Stockman.