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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-05-31

be figured out from-raising the animals
for the food market alone A hare
reaches maturity at months, and at
tains an age of or years. A pair of
RABBITS will increase to twenty-five at
the end of year, to 1852 at the end
of the second year, and to 3,SO9,322 at
the end of the fifth year. These figures.
coupled with the experience of Austria
liza, furnish an impressive warning.
About thirty years ago the colonists of
New Zealand and Australia imported
few hares for hunting purposes, and
they increased so rapidly as to become
a pest.
The government of New South Wales
expended millions of dollars in keep
ing them in subsection and then failed
to put an end to the danger that they
would eat the whole continent of Aus
tralia bare of every living plant. In
the early stages of the industry in Calf
fornia the animals are too valuable to
be allowed to run at large. The danger
will come later when prices fall and the
owners will not take the trouble to cap
ture the pairs that happen to run away.
The Argonaut wants the matter looked
after at the very outset. 1t would be
unfortunate if California or Colorado
should fall heir to the experience Of
Australia. 1t would be more dangerous
and costly than the sad case OF Massa.
chusetts, battling at a cost OF millions
against the gypsy moth.
While commonly a hare's weight
runs to only or 10 pounds, it is en-
tirely practicable to fatten the fellows
TO even rs pounds. They are not sub
ject to diseases or sermin, are quiet and
thrive in confinement and, besides
meat, yield fur that is frauculently sold
as electric seal-whiIe as harmless
toward man as any other Dummies they
fight among themselves freely-that is,
the bucks do. Their beliggerency takes
an odd form, the animals jumping over
each other and kicking as they go. II
bucks are permitted among the young
they viii kill all save the does. Male
gray squirrels resort to emasculation.
As yet Capt. Chase has not sold any
but he means to de so as soon as his
flock reaches the proper size.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-05-31

Few persons possibly Know the diff
fereSss. between hare and a rabbit,
.says I'm Country Gentleman.A It is all
in their. habit Of nesting. The hare
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-05-31

The Belgian mare has come to Mad
ison and where he comes he usually
stays. If ne does not his astounding
progeny does. Capt Henry A. Chase
cas some n of the creatures at his
home in Wingra Park and w. H. Plumb
one or two at his Gorham street place.
Capt. Chase's are of the Rufus red va
riety-high toned fellows among the
rabbit 400.
The Belgian hare is a very remark
able commodity. His meat, white, firm,
tender and of fine fiavor-nothing beats
1t except frogs legs-brings 20 cents
pound at any time, and as two bucks
and 200 does are calculated to produce
1000 of their kind in a year, it may be
seen that there is coney in farming
them.
The so-called Belgian hare is ma
tive OF Belgium, Austria and Germany.
The hares are buff-colored, sometimes
tan and occasionally sandy grey. They
are very large. and their hardness is
one of their chief recommendations in
this climate. They grow to a weight
of between eight and ten pounds. The
flesh sells readily during the game sea-
son.
Until quite recently these hares have
been imported and bred for the fancier,
but the excellent quality of the meat
and the ease and rapidity with which
they can be bred have brought about a
demand for them that far exceeds the
supply. The price is such that the
culture of the rabbits is profitable.
Many of the best bucks have been sold
in California at 500 each, while the
price has occasionally gone as high as
$500 for single hare. In fact, at Los
Angeles last February one sold for
$500, another for $500, while $3.50 was
refused for third. At the same time
doe went for $3.50. She was a high
bred, naughty creature.
The Belgian hare will come as near
as a goat to eating anything that
grows, all sorts of fruit, vegetables,
weeds, grass, clover, leaves, twigs and
bark. About the only thing that will
kill them is the leaf or bark of the
peach tree. Wet green stuff will give
the young rabbits collie which they are
wise enough not to acquire in their
wild state, but which will be found one
of their ailments in captivity. They
are especially fond of oats, and no
hutch should be left without plenty of
fresh water every day.
From this it will be seen that the
food of the hare is not considerable
item of expense, and that it can be bred
in large numbers on waste places here
in the northwest with practically no
cost to the breeder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06

fully pleaded in view of election pledges and
patent facts. Whatever the city is, Tammany
must answer for it. 1t took over the govern
ment on that pledge. The people were TO
know where to look ii they did not like the
way things done, and not simply have
to vent their anger on some individual, who,
going out of office at the end of four years,
would have such object to give a satisfac-
tory administration as n party whose future
success must depend on the faithfuness OF its
servants The individual policeman shuts his
eyes to open vice because he knows Tammany
wants him to. He did not do it under Mayor
Strong. The laxness is too widespread and
has been too long continued. Complaints have
been too steadily ignored, embarrassing has
been too open. The men at the top long ago
showed their disposition toward everybody who
asked for reforms or even the punishment OF
individual wrongdoers. 1t is no use for Mr..
Croker to think he can avoid responsibility now
by sacrificing some petty officer. The change
in police discipline came the instant Mayor Van
Wyck took office. Men who tried to continue
efficient were frowned on by their superiors
and ceased to exert themselves. 1t takes only
casual observance TO note that, and Mr.. Cookers
pretence of thinking there is only black sheep
here and there for which Tammany cannot be
blamed will deceive nobody Besides running
Tor ONCE on the issue OF part! TespohSloiltf
for the results of his administration Mayor
Van Wyck also openly ran as the champion
of a more open town than the narrow minded
reformers would allow. He has kept his party's
pledge in that regard. as every divekeeper and
gambler can testify. The horrible condition of
the East Side. which even Mr.. Croker feels
bound TO censure. is the legitimate fruit of his
policy and Mr. Croker himself is responsible
for every soul dragged to perdtion by the sys
TEN he has protected and pleads is the
work only of wicked individuals for whom he
is not to blame.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
BRYAN ENDS INDIANA CAMPAIGN.

Anderson. Ind Oct. 5.-The meeting which closed
here at 10 o'clock tonight the last of the
series of political demonstra tons made in con-
nection with the appearance in Indiana of w. j.
Bryan. the Democratic candidate. Mr. Bryan left
Indianapolis early this morning, with the intention
Of visiting in the day many places possible in
what is known the gas belt Of the State
ard IN pursuance Of that purpose he almost circIed
the city Of Indianapolis. visiting fewer than nine
counties and making even dozen speeches. The
speeches were made in succession at Noblesville
Arcadia, Upton, Elwood. Alexandria. Marion
Hartford City. Munce, Winchester. Richmond
Newcastle and Anderson.
A majority of these places are important manu-
featuring centres. all the communities ira
versed are considered Republican in politics. They
could not. however. have given the Democratic
candidate more cordial reception than they ex-
tended II the sentiment hau been pronouncedI-
for him. There were immense Outpourings at ali
the towns visited. interruption indica ting
pronounced opposition occurred On the contrary
there was at most places much enthusiasm mani
Tested by Mr.. Bryan's supporters. The speecbes
averaged haf hour in duration though the
were made either from the car platform or TrOII1
stands erected in the immediate vicinity Of H.
stopping places. In one two instances Mr.
bryan refused to go TO distant stands because ~
the difficulty OF getting through the crowds and tbe
loss of time. Trusts formed the subject Of T,ost
OF the speeches of the day but at Richmond M
Bryan devoted all his time to imperialism
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
aetu91ork Dailn Gcibrrtre
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The text of the French proposals
as 20 China made public in PARIS; Ii auns
Chang. after an interview with IA l'e t1lers, tle
Russian Minister at Tien-Tsin, DECIDED 10 go on
10 Peking accompanied by Russian Adnllral
and a Russian escort; it is said that eight thou
sand German troops VIII winter IN HeFlnS ouoi-
ness is improving in the Chinese capital -
1t was reported in London that Alfred Harms
worth would buy The Times and reduce its
price to q penny or fuse it with The Daily
Mail" - The fifth days polling in the Brit
ish elections brought the number OF Members
Of Parliament elected UP to al; the Ministerial
lists have 301 gaining twenty-three seats; the
Liberals a, gaining fourteen seats; the Nauonal,
lists go. and the Laborites ;: among the aeIealeT
Liberals Sir WilfTid Lawson, the wen
known temperance ref0rmer. == The lnterna-
tional Peace Congress has issued an appear ufe-
ing the nations TO make arbitration treaties
DOMESTIC.-The pros pect Of settling the an
thracite coal strike was increased by the ACTON
OF the principal individual operators, who De
cided 10 offer a net increase OF 10 per cent IN
wages TO their men. and to reduce the price Oh
powder to 81 30 a keg; notices OF the advance
are to be posted to-day. = The Executive
Committee Of the National Democracy issued an
address urging all Gold A9emocrats to combine
for the defeat Of Bryan. ---H-- Much Satisfaction
was manifested by officials in Washington over
the prospect for a peaceful settlement or the
troubles IN China. - James H. Eckels, Con-
troller of the Currency under President Cleve-
land, gave his reason as Democrat 1or sup
porting Mckinley in a speech in Chicago
CITY-Stocks were strong and higher. -
Winners at Morris Park: 7Mazo, Dr. Barlow
Himtine TaIcose. Radford and Intrusive
Mrs. Lillian SmlIn. HNiIs III
near Dykeman-st Inwood, killed herself and
her young son by shooting and administering
Carbolic acid; she also shot and poured carDohc
acid over her two young daughters, who were
taken to Fordham Hospital. - Magistrate
Mott held in $4,000 bail Albert T. Patrick ana
charles s Jones lawyer and valet respectively
of the late William NJ. Rice, who are charged
with forging Rice's name TO checks ana as
signments Of property in Patricks favor
THE wEATHER-Forecas for to-day to-day
Cloudy with showers The temperature yester-
day: Highest 30 degrees; lowest, 6S; average,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
BRITISH AGRICULTURE.

The persistent tendencies of British agricult-
ure are shown in the reports for the present
year and in a comparison of these with the
statistics of the preceding ten years. The acre
age of wheat has again declined below the two
million mark. 1t is this year 1915 042, which is
lower than in any, save two of the preceding
ten years, and lower than the average of them
which was 1,9S4272. The same is to be oh
served Of the barley acreage which is 800 265
against a decennial average Of 2,062, 1925; though
this years figures slightly exceed those of last
year and considerably those of the year before
The acreage of oats for 1900 is greater than
that of 1899 1898, but, at 2O26,0SS. it is still
below the average OF the ten years, 2052 995
The total acreage of these three principaI
cereals is this year 6,S61,3 which is lower
than in any of the preceding ten years and.
of course, lower than the average of them
7,099,693.
The decline in hay culture has been much
less marked, if, indeed, we can confidently say
there has been any real decline. This year's
acreage, 6,574,SS0, is below the average of the
ten years, which was 6,776,173. but it is larger
than that of last year. and the fluctuations of
the crop can scarcely he said 10 show any de-
cided tendency in either direction Potatoes on
the other hand, show an unmistakable increase
of acreage This year it Is 561, 361 which is
greater than in any of the ten years. save one
and much above their average, which was
530,224. The net result, then, is, in brief, that
the cereals are declining, hay is stationary and
potatoes are increasing in acreage
If from crops we turn to live stock we find
cattle raising is decidedly on the increase the
number Of cattle this year being G,SO5. 40
which Is larger than in any. save two of the
preceding ten years. and considerably above
their average. which was 6,612,O52 Since 1894
there has been steady increase in the number
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06

of cattle year by year. Sheep on the other
hand, are growing fewer. This years fiOcks
aggregate only 26,592. 226, which is lower than
in most of the preceding ten years and much
lower than their average, which was 27070 147
A similar tendency is recorded in swine culture
though not so marked. this years figures being
2,3S1. 1872, against a decennial average Of
2.54S,474.
A review of statistics for the last thirty-three
years. the entire period for which they are
available, shows the whole the same general
tendencies. The area of cereals, especially of
wheat, is diminishing while that Of potatoes is
increasing. That beyond question, is not a
desirable nor an encouraging movement. Pota-
toes are not a satisfactory substitute for bread
In the diet of nation. Perhaps. however, the
change in acreage does not imply an identical
change in consumption Wheat is grown to
greater advantage in North and South America
than in England and it is far more easily trans
ported across the sea than are potatoes and
other food products. And the maintenance of
cattle raising indicates that the English are no
less race of beef eaters than they were We
must conclude, however, that Great Britain IS
no longer, and probably never again will be. the
great agricultural country it once was. and that
1t will continue more and more to draw upon its
colonies and upon other lands for its peoDle's
food.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
r4nltaHr RESPONSIBILITY.

What has become of that responsible gov
eminent we heard so much about three years
ago? When the people DESTROYS Of honest gov
eminent in this city in 1897 sought to place IN
lie Mayors chair a man owing no Obligations
10 politicians and pledged 10 conduct analrs
purely on a business basis. both Mr. croker
and Mr. Plat were firmly of the opinion that
The interests of the people required a govern
,,,enr Of marty responsibility. Otherwise the
voters never could punish anybody if things
went wrong. Mr. Lauterbach's famous declara-
ton for IA Tammany Mayor rather than a man
responsible 10 no party and with no party be-
hind him EXPRESSED the issue on which the
tv,o great PARTIES went to the polls united
against non-partisanship. When Mayor Van
wvck took office he spared no pains TO show
his contempt for independents and his approval
of the organization theory of municipal govern
nent Tammany came into power proclaiming
an era of Tammany rule for the results OF
which Tammany as a whole would answer.
since every place was filled and every policy
dictated by the organization.
Now however we see Tammany trying 10
shirk responsibility for all the disreputable
things which it has done Mr. Croker is play
ing the baby act in continuous performance
The other day he was trying to sneak out of
responsibility for the Ice Trust scandal, in
a hand. Now he seeks TO avoid responsibility
for the police inefficiency and protection of
vice which has been denounced by the East
Side clergyman and has aroused such indig-
nation in all quarters.
The Tammany boss evidently appreciates that
the Rev DIR. PaddOck's charge is a serious one
not 10 be lightly put aside This town is not
Puritanical, and expects that a certain amount
OF vice viii exist. and that those who wish
10 indulge in ii VIII find the opportunity. But
even the most easy going conscience revolts
at the idea of the forcible degradation Of
innocent young girls and boys by the faunt-
ing Of vice where they cannot escape it and
by the reaching out Of divekeeperS under
police protection to drag new victims into their
tolls Even Mr.. Croker with his rudimentary
ideas Of morality is stimulated TO an express
sion OF disapproval and willingness to do all
that he can as an humble private citizen 10
improve the moral condition of the East Side.
He protests though, that il is most unjust TO
blame Tammany or the Police Department
for the wickedness. One two black sheep
there may be in office, but the organization is
not responsible for them.
The baby act however. cannot be success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
PERSONAL.

Lord Roberts has ordered from London jeweIler
five watches for presentation to his Indian order
lies. The cases of the timepieces are to bear the
following inscription: Presented by Field Marshal
Roberts to -, his faithful and unwearied per-
sonal orderly throughout the South African cam
paisn, 1900
The late Judge Haskell, of the Maine Supreme
Court a careful student of mechanics and
spent his leisure in his machine shop where he had
built several model steam engines.
The will of the late Dr. Alfred StiIle of Philadel-
phia, bequeaths his medical library to the Phna-
delphia College of Physicians.
DR.. Paul Haupt, of Johns Hopkins University
who secured for Yale collection Of Arabic manu-
scripts on his recent trip to Europe bought also
Arabic and Turkish manuscripts valued at S25 600
This last is to be presented either to Princeton or
to Johns Hopkins.
Since the death of Miss Van Lew it has become
known that she received from a Boston man an
annuity of about 81 600 This Boston friend was
of the officers who tunneed out or Libby
Prison at the time so many made their escape from
there. 1t is understood that Miss Van Lew aided
in getting him through the lines to his home in
Boston.
Chicago, Oct 6-Dr. Robert D. Sheppard, at pres
ent financial secretary OF the Northwestern Uni
versity, has, 1t is announced been selected as
president of the institution to succeed DR. Henry
Wade Rogers. The Rev. William A Burch pastor
of the South Park Avenue Methodist Episconal
Church. is expected to NIL the secretaryship now
held by DR.. Sheppard. wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
Amusemfnts.


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AMERICAN THEATRE-2-S:l5-Hoo dman Blind.
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HARLEM OPERA HOUSE-2:l5-S:l 5-An on Account OF
Eliza
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IRVING PLACE THEATRE-2-Egmont-S- Sittlche
Forderung and Der Tugendhof.
KEITH S-Continuous Performance. -
KNICKERBOCKER THEATRES MONKS
OF NslabaT
ROSTER & BIALS-2-s-Vaudevilie.
IsyCET-A -S:30-A Royal Family
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OF Leontine- -.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE,
h8user
MURRAY HILL THEATRE-2-s-The Tree Of know-
NETWORK THEATRE-2-s-A Million Dollars
PASTOR S-Dsy and Night
PRoCToR'S-Continuous Performance
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06

with her own ;'lan. 1t is not easy to see, how
ever, how the French plan can be acceptable to
Powers which wish the sovereignty and terri
torial integrity of China to be maintained, and
which wish at the earliest possible moment TO
settle all their controversies with China and TO
withdraw from her domain. In the permanent
foreign occupation of Peking and the road
thereto which the French plan seems to con-
template, there would be possibilities and grave
dangers of entanglemeuts such as a prudent
nation might well desire TO avoid. From such
a point of view the plan put forward at Berlin,
London and Washington may we'll seem the
more commendable 1t may not be above criti-
cism. But desirable is it for the Chinese
problem to be solved promptly that solution
containing some immateral flaws may be bet
ter at once than the unrealized hope of a more
perfect one at some future time after a costly
and perilOus delay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
WILLIAM F. MACKET TAKEN SICK

Dansville " Y, Oct 6-wiuiam F. NaeLav
Democratic nominee for observation-disclosures Of
New-York, is sick in bed at the Hyland House An
this village. He 10 have addressed a rnaa,t
in the Opera House here last evening He arrived
on the noon train and suffering from severe
attack Of acute rheumatic govt A physician ,,as
with him all the afternoon until iust hAso~a So
for the evening meeting. Although unable re Ill III
without assistance. Mr.. Mackey attended The me-
ing and made his speech although sufferine, in
tensely After the speech he was taken to tha
hotel. and his physician thinks he can get him ont
again in a few days. " ''I' "N'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
STEEL MILLS TO REnprN

Joliet ILL.,. Oct. 5.-The billet mill and converter OF
the Illinois Steel Company, closed few days ago
VIII resume on Monday next employing about
seven hundred men. The rod mills are now m
only important departments closed After being
tdie three weeks for repairs the Pressed Steel Car
S SOlhpany VIII resume next Monday. putting on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
STRUCK FOR LOWER WAGES

Owensboro. KY, Oct "a strike Of miners At
Basket for recognition of the union has been
won. The settlement carried with it a reduction
Of wages. The owner Of the mines never before
recognized the union. but paid wages averaging
five cents more than the union schedule This
probably is the first strike for lower wages ever
made. $50 wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06
A CLUBHOUSE Ar D4RrnorTH.

Hanover. N H., Oct. 5 (SpeciaD,-A club building
for Dartmouth students win be erected on corner
lot purchased by the college, the plans for the
building having been accepted at special meeting
OF the trustees to-day. billiard hall and lOungng
room VIII occupy the ground floor Student or
ganlzations Will have private offices in the building
ana rooms Will be set apart for alumni reunions
and dinners at commencement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-06

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