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The Western news., 1903-07-08

are made of board wide enough to
fill the place, and IS inches long, with
an upright piece five inches wide con-
caved, for the front of nest, nailed to
the bottom, 12 inches from the back
end. They should be made interchange
able, so if hen wants to sit on either
one, let, her -haSe. her own nest, by
moving hen and nest together, into
either row you wish. The doors are
made seven inches wide, hinged to sides
by large screws, and should, when
closed, leave the open space at top and
bottom equal.
The advantages of these nests are
The Western news., 1903-07-08
ROOMY POULTRY HOUSE.
Its Construction and Advantages De-
scrtbel in Detail.

scrtbed in Detail.
Where one can build his poultry
house upon southern slope, the plan
shown in the accompanying illustration
will be found particularly convenient.
The building can be of any length de-
sired-to accommodate one or Il dozen
tlocks-the construction is the same in
any case. The north side has posts
shorter than are those upon the south
side. which gives from three to four
feet OF space beneath the building prop
er. This is utilized as a scratching
room for the fowls in cold and stormy
weather. \ small opening in the floor
on the north side Of the main floor
admits to this scratching-room. ES-
The Western news., 1903-07-08
A HOMEMADE TRAP.

catches on the front edge. The sketch
shows the trap set. Grain is used for
bait, but carrots or cabbage are much
liked by rabbits. Place the bait in the
further end of the trap SO that it can
not be taken out without touching the
trigger, which flies up and down drops
the door, caging the game. - G. L..
Kinney, in Farm and Home.
The Western news., 1903-07-08
TRAP FOR SMALL GAME.

1t Is just as Good as the Most Expen.
sive COntrivances.
This trap can be made by any farm
er's boy; is trap door held up by
two cords attached to lever b, which
rests on fulcrum c; e, a trigger, is n
short stick made as illustrated and is
attached to the end of lever by short
cord. The trigger passes through a
small hole in the top of the trap, and
The Western news., 1903-07-08
PORTABLE PIG PEN.

ortable pen is shown herewith. One
End protects the occupant from sun and
ain. Two trucks made from a board
ire screwed to one end. while handles
ire placed at the other end. 1t can thus
,asily be moved its length every day,
and quite bit of ground dug up and
fertilized during the season. = Farm
IOnrna1
The Western news., 1903-07-08
..StZs @eSSVks
EARM|glh'.
S.E'1ksS- rs-G1s1 .,,[<e. S
FINE SOD GUTTER.
Can De Made by Anyone Having q
Little Ingenuity.

Little Ingenuity.
In reply to a request for directions
for making sod cutter, offer the fol-
lowing, which is very easy to construct
hy anyone having ordinary ability in
the use of tools and who may have use
for such an article as a sod cutter. 1t is
for use with horse, and will cut sod
ait a very rapid rate, and will cut of a
uniform thickness and width. By using
a spade that is sharp to follow and cut
out the lengths, it is easy to get any
sized piece that may be desirable to
handle.
To construct it, procure piece of
pine or oak two inches thick by six
The Western news., 1903-07-08
STABLE DRESSING.
Valuable Hints About Preserving Il
i'm Good Condition.


We hear much about the desirabi1ity
of manure cellars, covered barnyarls,
manure sheds and other covered quar-
ters for housing dressing until one is
ready to apply it to the land; but the
fact remains that the average farmer
who is not now blessed with one OF
these means of preserving manure at
is best, does not, in nine cases out of
ten, see his way clear to provide himself I
with one of them. The barn that is now
without a cellar cannot easily be fitted
cut with this desirable adjunct. Build
ing additional roofs to cover stable
manure is not looked upon with favor
in these days when every dollar has
The Western news., 1903-07-08
PORTABLE PIG PEN,

Every Day.
Getting the pig out of doors in the
summer is good for the pig, and often
good for the land on which the pig runs;
but the pigs efforts need direction, OF
damage may be done. A convenient,
The Western news., 1903-07-08
NEAT CABINET NESTS
They Are Compact, Readily Moved,
and Easy to Clean.

and Easy to Clean.
They consist of box, 40 inches square,
i8 inches deep, with two upright par
titions IS inches wide, equal distance
apart. Small cleats are on each side,
be covered with any light material,
such as old zinc, or an old oilcloth held
in place with light strips. The nests
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
CAN HE GET THEM.
City Marshal of Big Timber Sues Ed
itor for LARGE DAMAGES.

Big Timber, Nov. 26.-The trouble
between w. J. Hannah, editor of the
Yellowstone Leader and City Marshal
A. J. Yule, which has been aired in
the police court lately, resulting in
the acquittal of Yule, took a sudden
turn yesterday afternoon when Mr..
Yule filed in the district court a civil
action to ecove $4,000 for alleged
malicious prosecution. The action Is
based on the chareg made November
IL, when Mr.. Hanna charged Yule
with disturbing the peace and secur-
ed a warrant for his arrest on that
charge, and that in doing so he acted
without probable cause. That on No
vember % Mr.. Yule was tried by a
jury in the police court and found not
guilty of the charge, and that by rea-
son of the publicity obtained through
such prosecution he was injured In
his person and threatened with the
loss of his position, and that many
persons whose names are unknown to
plaintiff, hearing of said arrest, be.
lieye him to be a common brawler,
unworthy to occupy the position of
marshal, whereby he has been injur-
ed in his good name and reputation
and prays for damages as stated
above.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02

The waters that now flow into the
Saskatchewan and through 1t into the
Hudson bay, are TO be turned into
the Milk river and vast reservoirs are
TO be constructed at intervals SO as to
insure the supply to be ample and a
vast ditch system constructed. IL Is
an assured fact that this work Is to
be done and We have some hopes OF
the government taking hold Of some
projects along the Yellowstone. There
is a project on foot by the government
TO water several Yellowstone dis
tricts. The first work undertaken on
this valley will probably be a ditch
taken out east of Miles City and ex.
tended to Fort Buford on the Missou-
ri river, and there are several minor
projects between Miles City and Bill
ings. Billings has a pet project for
the purpose of watering an inviting
district just east of that place, but
the scheme that will make Billings
prosperous and a great agricultural
center Is the plan for taking a big
canal of Yellowstone water into the
Lake Basin region. The geological
survey has demonstrated that by
starting a little below the mouth Of
Shields river the very fertile Lake
Basin region can be watered from
the Yellowstone. There is a vast area
Of land in the Lake Basin country.
One-half Of this, however, is railroad
land and quite a large portion of the
rest is state land, but there is still
| from twenty to fifty thousand acres
| of government land that may be wa
tered from this canal which would
make a settlement OF more than ordi.
nary Importance to Billings and the
commonwealth of Montana. There
are other lesser projects that will be
undertaken for the Yellowstone and
It's tributaries, but one OF the grand.
est of all will be the purchase Of the
Huntley flats from the Crow Indians
and the watering of the same. There
are ten thousand fine farms to be Sc.
cured to Montana by this scheme.
Yellowstone farms are yielding s2j
! per acre quite easily and ten thous.
and lG0-acre farms 20 any one dis
trict that would produce $4,000 a
year would be a great thing for that
section as well as the state. The
Yellowstone, 1t will be seen, has Q
great future, Is does the Milk river
Milk river will grow more wheat ant
the Yellowstone will bank on alfalfa
In fact alfalfa will be the great stand
by in all sections Of the state, but VIZ
will always grow wheat, oats and bar
ley in connection with it. The Mill
river will forge ahead next year ant
the year following the Yellowston,
will take a turn. After these will
come the lesser and more difficult il
rigation projects Of our older valley,
little thought OF now.-Rock Mountain
Husbandman.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
LABOR LEADERS DINED.
Senator Hanna Entertains Montanians
at the Waldorf-Astoria.

New York, Nov. 26.-United States
Senator Hanna entertained the dele
cation of Montana labor leaders who
came east to visit President Roose-
welt. at breakfast at the Waldorf-As-
toria today. His guests included NAL
colin ellis, former president Of the
Engineers union; Edward Long. pres
ident of the Butte Miners union;
Frederick w. Cronin, walking dele
gate of the Hotel and Restaurant En-.
ployes' union; Joseph w. Gilbert, of
the Workingmen's union; M. b.
Dempsey, OF the Miners union. and
Frank Doyle, president Of the Trades
and Labor assembly.
At the breakfast, which was quite
informal, the Montana men met Gov.
ernor-elect Herrick, Of Ohio; Cover.
nor John T. Morrison, Of Idaho. and
Congressman Charles Dick, of Ohio.
The labor men left for the west later
in the day.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good

A. ii. Thurnes, a well known coal
operator of Buffalo, o., writes: Il
have been afflicted with kidney and
bladder trouble for years, passing
gravel or stones with excruciating
pain. | got no relief from medicines
until | began taking Foley's kidney
cure, then the result was surprising.
A few doses started the brick dust
like fine stones and now | have no
pain across my kidneys and | feel like
a new man. II has done me $1,000
worth of good" Sold by L. F. Nc.
Kechnie.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02

Officers and directors Of state fairs
and other important live stock shows
may get a pointer or two by looking
over the premium list OF the Mon:
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
SEE AN END
TO PHTHISIS
Physicians Say That German Profes.
sor's Theory May Prevent Dread
Consumption.
SOLE DANGER TO INFANTS
Theory Holds That Babes Acquire
Latent Disease, While Adults Are
Practically Immune.
OLE DANGER TO INFANTS

New York, Nov. 29.-Considerable
interest has been aroused among med
ical men by the somewhat startling
and altogether original views on con-
sumption recently advanced at Cas-.
sci by the noted German bacteriolo-
gist. Professor Won Behring.
American physicians are aware
that Professor Won Behring had evoly.
ed an entirely new theory OF the
cause OF consumption, but the details,
which have just reached New York.
have proved to be of more interest
than anything published on the sub.
ject since the last tuberculosis con
gress in Germany.
May Cause Revolution.
If Professor Won Behring's views
should be found to be true, consump.
ton and its cause will have to be con.
sidered from a totally new point OF
view. He strongly disagrees with
Koch as to the identity of bovine and
human tuberculosis and as to the way
in which the disease is acquired. II
he is right the problem of preventing
consumption will be solved. Briefly
stated. the Professors claims are as
follows:
l.. Consumption is not an inherited
disease.
2. The disease is not acquired b,
the inhalation of germs with the air
3. II is not infectious In the ordi
nary sense.
4. 1t Is not communicated to ad
ults from cattle through the milk.
3. About 80 per cent of persons
over 50 years old have the germs il
their bodies and consume the germ
daily.
&. Consumption is practically al
ways conveyed during the infancy o
the person afflicted, from the moth
er's milk or otherwise.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02

Gentlemen of the plains, scab must
go. There is no sense in continuing
this scourge of the flocks through In
other decade. The Sheep Breeder has
started a campaign that has awaken
ed the flockmasters in the western
states and territories. Now, that the
country is thoroughly aroused, We ex-
pect to see something accomplished.
We propose to show up the western
situation without fear or favor from
any quarter. The American Sheep
Breeder is interested In one object
and that Is to see the end of the scab
curse. We have no AK to grind. no
sheep dip to push, and in our investi-
cations shall probe to the quick and
show up state and federal inspection
in Its true light in every western dis
trict. Never before have the western
men been so thoroughly aroused. Mil.
lions OF dollars are lost annually from
this scourge and other millions are
involved In the outcome of the pres
ent crusade. II is time to call a halt.
Australia has no scab. Why should
we have IL? Montana has wiped our
scab; why not Wyoming, Utah and
New Mexico? The ball is rolling. Let
'er roll.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02

Well toward a quarter million OF
northern range sheep have In the past
three weeks been forced upon an ov-
ercrOwded market in an unfinished
condition because the owners refused
to submit TO the rapacity Of the case
hardened screenings in the country
and refuses to sell for less than $14
per ton what was considered dear at
this time last year at So per ton.
The simple truth Is the screenings OF
late years contain only about two or
three per cent of shrunken or Clipped
wheat, the balance being made up OF
straw joints, cookie and smart weed
seeds and other foul growth that is
utterly worthless as sheep feed. most
OF II being dear at the cost Of trans
%portation. Very properly, the north
western sheep men refuse to be held
up by the commercial bandits who
own or control the entire screenings
stock of the Minneapolis and Duluth
mills. The miserable stuff was
bought up last summer at SIS and 50
per ton. which is twice its real value
for feeding, and the c%ut.throat specu'
lators will probably have to carry II
over to another season. unless they
can corral enough greenhorn feeders
to take II off their hands.
Officers and directors Of state fairs
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02

It is estimated that close to 5000,
900 sheep will be marketed at the I'm
ion Stock Yards during the current
year, the total up to the present time
being pretty close to 10000 DOC, an in
crease of 100000. as compared with
receipts here during the same period
last year. In 1902 there was a total
of i.515,716 head marketed.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02

A number Of sheepmen around
White Sulphur Springs, Mont, have
made preparations to feed sheep for
the late winter and early spring mar
kets. ID. +. Folsom is said to have
purchased several hundred tons of al.
falfa hay in the Missouri valley near
Townsend for that purpose.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02

tana state fair. The classification
given in the sheep department of this
fair is far ahead of that given by
many more %pretentious exhibitions
which shows that those who compiled
it are men of judgment and not i'm
practical men who hold their berths
through favoritism without regard to
their capabilities, as is too often the
case.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02
PROJECTS.

Several Schemes Which viii Reclaim
Vast Tracts Of Rich Lands.
We have written a great deal of
late about the Milk river region which
has been brought so wildly to notice
of late by government undertaking
the gigantic project of irrlgating 1t
for q distance of two hundred miles.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-12-02

At a recent sale of Lincolns in Bue
nos Ayres one ran sold at $1,400, an
other at $1,376, and others at 500
$471. $437, and SO OF down to $243.-
American Sheep Breeder.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-26
Picnic Party

Plans were made some weeks ago by
certain of our citizens to have a grand
all day picnic at Florida Park, and on
Monday before breakfast, (at least we
doubt if they had all had breakfast) a
party composed of DR.. and Mrs. Cas-
sells and daughter Grace, Mrs. P. j.
Bennett and son Clarence, Mrs. M. +.
Fifeld and daughter Lois, and Mrs. S.
Rose started for the park in Dr. Cas-
sells big covered hack. The day was
all that could be asked and the party
went for the purpose Of having a good
time and they had. Aside from killing
enough rabbits for dinner, and pleas
ant visit at Watkins ranch the only
adventure on the way out was the kill
ing of a rattlesnake which caused some
excitement for few minutes, after
arriving at the camp a trip was made
through the park and a fine dinner
spread under the trees and eated with
the appetites given by the out door
exercise. During the afterooon a
climb to the top of one Of the rocky
hills near the park was indulged in and
a picture of the party as they stood on
the rocks was taken. On this trip
another snake was killed and this being
an unusually large fine specimen it was
skinned and its skin saved as a remind
er Of the day of sport. After return
ing from this trip supper was eaten
and preparations made for the trip
home. During the last hour before sun
set the clouds began to gather and it
became very dark so that the team
made up of two single driving horses
not used to working together could not
follow the trail and DIR. Cassels was
compelled to walk and light the way by
setting fire to dry Yucca stocks, and
the party arrived at home about II p.
m. declaring they had had delightful
time.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-26
SwartS SiIIin9s.

Henry Acklin made a business trip to
Silver City Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Schultz were visit
ors at the home Of ]. GofOrth Monday.
John Ruth and son, of Swarts went
to Deming with load of fruit Friday.
Miss S. Cliff returned to her home in
Teel Sunday.
Mr.. Hetla was down from the Black
Range one day this week.
Misses Katie and Georgia Swarts
visited at the home of Tom McSherry
Thursday.
Messrs Hankins and Cox Of the Hot
Springs were down and made a short
visit Wednesday.
Misses Carmelita and Katie Swarts
were visitors at Dwyer a few hours
last Sunday afternoon.
Edward A. Perrault went to Silver
City with a load Of fruit Friday, re-
turning Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goforth and Mr.. New
man and family visited at the home Of
A. Schultz one day this week.
Mrs. I've Sherman has returned from
the Hot Springs much improved in
health.
E. j. Swarts went to Santa Rita and
Pinos Altos Wednesday with four loads
Of vegetables.
A very pleasant social dance was
given by Mrs. M. Dwyer Wednesday
evening which was very well attended
and all reported a fine time.
Edward Kimmick is making regular
trips to Deming every week now and
says he finds ready sale at that place
for his fine fruit and vegetables.
!. Baccas Of Georgetown was a busi-
ness visitor in our town one day this
week, and took a load Of vegetables
home with him.
George A. and A. d, Perrault went
Wednesday to Hillsboro to visit their
grandmother who is in very poor
health.
Mr. and Mrs. Soils have returned to
their home IN the Burro Mountains after
two weeks stay in Silver City. Mrs.
Soils, who has been quite sick is much
improved in health by her stay in
silver.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-26

Tho gold discovery made in Gold
Gulch, this county, seems to be all that
has been claimed for Il. A recent ship
ment of four tons netted the owners
SS57 TO the ton. Considerable work is
being done in the district and quite a
number Of men are being employed.
Thomas Bush, a prisoner in the cOun
ty jail made his escape last week by
riding away the horse Of visitor that
had been left outside. Bush was a
trusty, and at the time was working
in front Of the court house. He has
not yet beeE re-captured.
The Shamrock smelter at Pinos Altos
is producing a fine grade of matter
containing gold silver and copper which
is being shipped by the carload. The
plant is producing 25 to 80 tons of ore
daily, and is handling custom work in
addition to the output Of the property
OF tne company.
A mandamus proceeding has been
instituted against the mayor and men,
bers of town council to compel them tc
call special election to fiIl the vacan-
cies which 1t is claimed exists in the
Offices Of the mayor and three council
men. No election was held last spring
because of the act Of the
legislative assembly continuing the
terms Of municipal Offices. The parties
bringing the action contend that the
act in question is not applicable tC
Silver City. Judge Parker has grant
ed an alternative writ which is made
re turnable September Z, on which date
arguments will be made.
Deputy Sheriff McGrath, of Lords
burg, on Friday committed to the
county Jail, AureliO Martinez, charged
with the murder Of Evaristo Martinez
at Lordsburg, last Wednesday evening
The crime was a most brutal one ant
from all accounts the evidence
against the accused man is conclusive.
In fact he, admitted his guilt at the
preliminary examination. The mer
had been drinking together and quar-
relied. The deceased went to his room
and laid down to sleep. Soon after
Aurelio entered, and attacked the un
conscious victim with a razor, almost
severing the head from the body.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-26
BANK ORGANIZED.
Work on $4,000 Fire Proof Building
Will Begin in Short Time

Col. p. r. Smith who has been trans
acting business in FL Paso and st.
Louis for the past two or three weeks
returned Saturday evening and reports
the work of incorporating the Deming
Bank, Loan & Trust company complet-
ed and the chaxter received
This company is organized with a
capital of $3.50, 900 all of which is sub
scribed and S1OO, 900 paid in, and will
do general banking, loan and trust
business. One Of the main reasons for
its organization was the demand for an
institution which would enable people
of small means who have lots in Dem
ing to borrow money here at home for
the purpose of improving their proper
ty, thus working on the building loan
plan The list Of incorporators and di-
rectors of this institutntion contains
some Of the leading financiers in the
southwest and the fact of their being
at the head of the movement is
guarantee of its success. The incorp-
orators are:-J. Geo. Hilzinger, Mark
Miller, j. B. W. Burton, John NJ.
Wyatt, and Britton Davis of FL Paso
W. J, Peck and W. M. Wambaugh, St.
Louis; A. B. Fall Of Las Cruces; j. H,
Tracy, F. F. Rogers, w. c. Wallis, S.
Lindauer, Frank Thurmoud, A. w.
Pollard and ]. w. Hannigan, of Dem.
ing. The directors are: w. j. Peck,
A. B. Fall, W. c. Wallis, A. w. Pol
lard, F. F. Rogers; who will hold their
positions for the first three months
after which regular election will be
held to elect permanent officers and
directors. We are informed that as
soon as a few minor details are arrang-
ed the company will begin the erection
of SIS, 900 fire proof building in which
to transact business, this will give
Deming one of the finest bank buildings
as well as one of the solidest fnan-
cial concerns in the southwest.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1903-08-26
! ARTHUR M&RsToN.
,mmittee R. E. KEALEY.
DR.. P. M. STEED'
Their View Of 1t

The national irrigation act will have
sociological inhences probably not con-
templated by its trainers. The COM
parative absence of cheap and fertile
lands in the West is sending tens of
thousands of Americans across the
border into Canada every year. Ir-
rigation will turn some of that current
in the direction of the States of the
mountain region, the great basin and
the Pacific slope. Irrigation has made
arid land more fertile than that of the
humid region. Crops are grown in
some parts of Colorado, Utah, Arizona
New Mexico, California and other To-
calities on artihcially moistened land
which surpas and produce1 in the dis
trict in which the rainfall is theoretic-
ally abundant. Under the operation Of
the national irrigation law many mil
lions will be added to the population Of
the West. The irrigation congress
which meets in Utah a few weeks hence
will discuss problems of vital concern
to every resident between the Missis-
sippi and the Pacific. st. Louis Globe
Democrat.