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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-15
Poultry interests
BY II. L. BLANCHARD.

ON6TIGu anu TAU 1872 $780,
An Ellensburg correspondent writes
as follows:
81 wish to write you in regard to
some young chickens | am having
trouble with They are incubator
Matched, full blood Black Minorcas.
only had a few and as the weather
has been cold | have kept them IN
the house in box 18x24 inches. Have
always kept them warm and at night
covered them in small basket. Thirty
six hours after Matching | gave hard
boiled egg for two days; then bread
made as directed in poultry book
Kept water to drink and sharp sand
on paper in bottom of box. They
seemed very bright and strong un-
til about two weeks old, when all but
one or two were ailing with weak
ness which seemed to come on sud-
denly. At first they commenced. to
totter around and to sit down mostly,
as if the legs were very weak and
they seem to grow a little worse and
sometimes the toes seem to draw up
a little but straighten out again. They
act as if they would soon lose use OF
the legs. Now, can you tell me the
cause and a remedy, if there is one,
for the trouble, as l hate very much
to lose them?'
We apprehend that the trouble in
this case comes from overlooking and
lack of proper exercise. That the
chicks were Matched we'll and got a
good start is evident. But the man
ner in which they were SO carefully
cared for in the house precluded the
scratching for their living" as Ma
ture requires of them. If not too late,
no doubt the trouble can be overcome.
We would advise a change of diet and
manner of feeding Avoid mashes
and Johnnycake and feed dry small
grains of wheat, hulled oats, sifted
cracked corn Ca little) and any other
small seeds at hand. Provide scratch
ing place, the floor of which is to be
covered with two or three inches of
chaff from the hay loft and hangers.
Scatter in this chaff a little grain
three or four times a day, so that
they will have to scratch for what
they get. Give them a little fresh
sandy earth with a little green grass
on it for them to work upon Keep
fresh water before them, and, at their
age, in room where the temperature
is about so to 60 degrees with tenn
perature of the brOoder about 70 to
rs degrees. Throw to them a bit of
meat now and then, Keeping fresh
green food, such as grass or roots,
before them all the time. In case
they do not begin to improve very
soon use in their drinking water
twelve tablets of nux vomica and sui
phur comp. Ok to each pint of water.
1t is to be hoped that this cores
pondent will save her chicks that she
justly prizes so highly.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-15
One of The Cheapest SiIos Built.
(By the EditOr.)

When the silo was first suggested,
years ago, it was the general opinion
that it had to be absolutely alright,
but most people seemed to forget
about the large amount of moisture
there would be in the silage and that
this moisture would quickly close up
every air hole. Today those who have
had extended experience with the silo
do not worry themselves about max
ing the structure strictly alright, but
for good effects they of course try to
make it as alright as the materials
at hand will permit. The chief diff
Guilty in keeping the silo air tight the
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-15
More Silo Suggestions.
(H. l.. Blanchard.)

writes as follows:
81 am contemplating the building of
silo and have seen your name in
recent communications in regard to
building and the operation of such
structures. l would be more than
pleased to have your opinion of the
plan | will submit: | have the adj
vantage of having a side hill, or rather
steep bank on the side of ravine,
about 20 feet deep. | can go four
feet in the bottom of said ravine with
out interference of water. My inten-
tons are to make the silo 15x30 feet,
having the basement made of stone
to the height of six feet the super
structure to be made of 2x6x25. How
many hoops will it require and how
far apart? Will there be any advant-
age in having hoops in three lengths
and pass same through studding 6x6,
instead of using Jugs to tighten same?
Could the silo be made air tight by
having the studdings groved and cavi-
ty filled with tow and tar used freely?"
We cannot see any advantage in
Mr. Dyker's building his silo in the
ravine, unless it should be that the
ravine happens to be the best lOca-
ton for same, with reference to the
feeding place of the silage. 1t has
a disadvantage in this, that the sur
face water naturally drains towards
the silo, and further that generally the
work of filling can be done to better
advantage on a site that is compare
lively level. Mr.. DykerS omitS to give
the location of his barn in relation to
the proposed site for the silO, which
fact ought always to be kept in mind
when selecting the site for the barn,
as we'll as the silo. Silage is mostly
fed out at that season OF the year
when mud and water are in super
abundance; especially is this true in
the Puget Sound region. Therefore,
the convenience of getting the silage
to the manger is all important, and at
the same time have the silO outside
of the barn. The proposed height, 80
feet, is very desirable, especially if
the material is to be put in uncut, as
it has been clearly demonstrated that
from 40 to so per cent. more tonnage
can be put into a silo when cut than
when uncut
The lug hoops are all right, and
ought to be about two feet apart at
the bottom and farther apart as you
approach the top when four feet apart
is as near as need be. The silo,
no doubt, could be made temporarily
air tight in the manner suggested, but
with the Shrinkage of the slaves from
dry weather effects, the tow would
likely become loose and admit air, and
possibly be in the way sometimes of
Tightening the joints by the use of
the Jugs on the hoops. A neighbor
built a StaVe SilO last summer of 3x6
slaves, in which the workmanship was
of the best; the same was at once
filled, with the. best of results. Up
wards of ten feet of silage yet remain
unfed, and yet, thus early in the sea-
son, daylight can be seen between the
slaves from the top down nearly to the
silage. Such was our experience with
the stave silo. We corrected the trou-
BILE, to our entire satisfaction, and in
the manner detailed in the last issue
of The Ranch. In our opinion the &C.
ment silo is likely to prove the most
satisfactory in this climate.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-15

The Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co.
will sell tickets at above rate, three days
each month, May to September, good for 80
days, account of the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position. This line and connections form
the shortest route to the East and Southeast.
Tickets also sold via Salt Lake and Denver.
Excellent service and fast time. Full par
ticulars at sos First avenue, Seattle. e. e.
Ellis, General Agent.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-04-15

Catalogue free of the best Brown White
and Buff Leghorns, Minorcas, Brahmas, B. p.
Rocks. FRED A. JOHNSON. 518 S. 35th
St., Tacoma, Wash.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
Two More Deaths


The aged mother OF the dec aased
Mrs. Tafoya and a small child are
victims Of the mysterious poison which
has made every member Of the fam.
lily Ill. All the patients were doing
well and every symptom appeared 10
be favorable. This morning, however,
both the old lady and the little child
succumbed quickly to heart failure.
Mr.. Tafoya and another Of the chill.
dren are still III. They appear to
be doing well now, but no one can
say how soon the unfavorable symp,
toms that ensued in the cases of the
others may develop, There are var
ious theories as To the cause and ma.
ture Of the poisoning, but until the
most thorough investigation has been
made and conclusions as definite as
possible have been reached, The OPP
&c refrains from discussing them. II
Is believed a more detailed report
may be made tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
Club Directors

An important meeting Of the Com.
mercial club directors was held last
night. II vas decided to set apart
a certain sum OF money With which
to defray the expenses Of two social
evenings 4 month, One Of the even.
ings win Be ladies night, Dancing.
cards and music Will be the features
or these alluring affairs. The other
monthly entertainment will take the
form Of q smoker for the members
of the club
Many matters OF interest and mo.
ment were discussed. Among them
may be mentioned the reservoir pro
ject. Inc possibility 81 securing i visit
from photographer Newell; the en-
t~ertainment OF the bar association
this fall. g. w, a Ward was made
chairman 81 the publicity committee,
vice Jas. G, McNary, who has been Of
ected q member Of the board Of di.
rectora.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
Dy rs Bring Death

Luis ButoEs the thirteen year old
son d NanuAl Bustos. died this morn.
ing a ini0rses sustained in : coal
oil s1p,oAsse Monday afternoon. i
Vim ~ nemsered thatsthe little tel
ioI - psde ! fire 4 his fathers
hoAe nm Ninth street and had at
tempted to pour on coal al. In the
explosion which followed the boy was
horribly burned. The flesh on his
stomach, legs and chest was literal
~ cooked. The doctors gave no hope
from the first. They relieved the
little fellows pain and did everything
possible for him, but the shock to the
system and injuries themselves were
too grevious. The boy wa a bright
and popular little fellow and much
sympathy "a felt for the family.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
future o. trolley Line.


H. R. Wallace, manager Of the El.
ectric railway, before LAYING on his
eastern trip today was asked leading
questions by The Optic represents
tive. While he was inclined to be
Louis at this time. he was induced to
intimate that II might result IN desira.
bic improvements such as new cars.
additional power. and perfected ar.
rangements for handling the ice crop
OF next winter. Las Vegas wishes
Mr.. Wallace the fullest success in
his efforts 10 develop further the fac
Titles Of the trolley line. which II
already 80 large d factor in the bust
ness of the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
Christian Endeayor Social.

Some eighty guests were present
at a delightful social given by the
members of the Young Peoples g. r.
society at the parlors of the Presby.
terrain church last night. A unique
game was the trolley party from st.
Louis 20 Kirkwood. Clever sen.
tenee descriptions Of twenty streets
were given and the company was ask
ed the names. The following prog.
ram, the excellence of which Is at,
tested By the fact that every mum.
Der was encored. was put into effect:
Piano solo. Miss Willie Cox. vocal
solo. Miss Nellie Preston,: Whistling
solo, Miss Cora Pettijohni Recitation.
Miss Eva Stilwell: vocal solo. Miss
Rodkey; Clarinet solo, Karl Lehman;
vocal solo. +. @. Herlow. Violin solo,
Miss Ruth Kurt: plano solo. Miss
Minnie Jones.
Delicious refreshments including
ice cream. Strawberries and cake
were served at -four a~rtlstically deco.
rated tables. The closing hours o.
the evening were devoted TO merry
games. II was hard upon midnight
when the guests separated.
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
An Inventor
Our Own
:rI~

#@&f NSS&Y5@## a@@ &#
Z. W. Gram, the well konvn west
side resident. with ideas. is always
seeking some new application Of them
TO useful purposes.
His latest invention Is a fire escape
in the form Of an elevator for the
outside OF tall buildings. It Is sim.
pie Of construction, does not detract
from architectural beauty and would
AFFORD access for firemen to any floor
OF a building and provide a means
for the rescue OF inmates.
An overhead street crossing for
crowded city corners is another idea
which appears practicable that Mr.,
Gram has worked out. Electric ele-
yators rising and descending In pairs
at each curb would lift the throngs
to 4 wide platform suspended above
the street.
The gentleman has also several in
ventions for warlike purposes. One
intended for disabling OF naval yes.
sells Of an enemy. he once offered to
the United States government. elicit
Ing the suggestion that he submit q
full size model at his own expense.
Mr.. Grams 9 did not permit Of
bis so doing and the matter was drop
ped.
One c%ontriyance he shows which
appears decidedly practical to a New
Mexican, Is q split tent pole for the
ordinary square Or round tent. This
is set up at the outer edge Of two
sides OF the tent and leaves the cen
ter m%obstructed. Doubtless this
and other ideas OF Mr.. Gram will
some day be utilized and will create
fortunes for those who put them into
the service Of the public. Mr.. Gram
would aid him to do so, himself.
Z3MZA ELE
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

The Rev. George Brewer writes to
w. s Moore that he will arrive from
Phoenix Saturday 10 hold services in
the Baptist church Sunday. Mr..
Brewer Is general superintendent Of
Baptist work for the two territories.
He will be accompanied to the city
By the Rev g. Schaefer and wife. Mr..
Hhaefer Is the vel known singing
evangelist, He has been engaged in
special work at Phoenix. Mr.. and
Mrs. Shaefer Will take part In both
morning and evening services At the
Baptist church.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Dir. VIM. =. Mills this morning re.
ceived a fair sized box filled with I'M.
COMMONLY toothsomc cake. The
sweets came from Mrs. Dickinson,
who until her marriage IN Oklahoma
May 18th. was Miss May swinford.
The cake was TO be distributed among
the young lady's Las Vegas friends
and Or. Mills attended 10 that pleas.
ant duty today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
About Mrs. warirs'. eu.--psge !

The funeral Of Cornelius Holdings
worth was held this afternoon at ]
o'clock from the Presbyterian church
A large number Of friends attended,
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Norman skinner. who vas AZ
sisted by the Presbyterian choir. The
,ody VIII remain al The Lewis under
taking parIors until The family.s
ready 10 10 back 10 Louisville, where
burial will take place.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

T. L. Hayden, and other good Can,
adians and Britishers. were quietly
celebrating Victoria day yesterday.
The Path Of May for more than sixty
years, kept A. the principal holiday in
every part Of the worldwide British
domain as the birthday OF Victoria,
has been perpetuated as q national
holiday. Not one Britisher in fouI
knows the date Of Edwards annIyer
sary, while an Englisbman who for
gets what the twenty.fourth Of Ma,
stands for Is Is rsre as a snowfall
In Yuna.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Word comes from Captain. Lincoln
county. Of a serious explosion In
coal mine No 4 there last Friday.
Four men were painfully burned, but
they sayed their lives b. falling fiat
on their faces and remaining until
tire fire had burned itself away.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

on Del cielo mountain there 4
q soaking rain and an inch of hail
last Saturday. AS q result the aspens
burst into leaf as II by magic and
grass begun 10 show green on all the
southern slopes.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Two o. The wandering boys who
have been making their parents nm.
easy for 4 time. have returned The
other went ON TO Texas. The boys
said they had q good time. but they
gave evidence OF being very glad 50
get home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Miss Zula hewitt. formerly = REL
porter for the Denver Post, has ac.
cepted a place on the New Mexican
stafE.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

A great deal Of Interest Il being
manifested In the baseball games
which are 70 take place al The fair
grounds next Saturday and Sunday
between the Ration and Las Vegas
The contest will be as spec
tacnlar as any Las Vegas has ever
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
Nobody undsrseils Mrs. Warins.

A T. Rogers writes from Catalina
Island that he and Mrs Rogers are
hsying a delightful trip and win soon
turn their faces homeward. He re,
marks that our scenic road has feat.
urcs Of attraetiycness SURPRISING the
famous drive on Catalina.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

There will be nomination OF ON.
GERS al the Rebekah Lodge tomorrow
evening. All members are urged to
be present.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Members Of the Retail Clerks union
are called to meet in Brotherhood
hall, Monday at / O'Clock D n, 20
join with the Elks and others In the
Memorial day procession.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Young While Rogers Is early follow
ing the footsteps OF older members Of
The family al an enthusiastic and sue.
cessful trout fisherman, His catch
Of the other day up the canyon was
remarkable because other persons who
fahed at the same time couldn't hook
anything whatever,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
Genuine Navajo s-lapkets-Warlns's

Word comes TO the city that =. NJ.
Wagner, who lived in the city for
some time and made many friends,
died al his home at NORTH, Kansas.
May %.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

The great spring ct OjItos Frios,
the Pinard ranch near Satire peak,
Is flowing with its accustomed vol
ume through ali the dry season. Its
sources must be deep and perman.
emit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Theodore Goussoin, who was ser
iously injured Ia 4 run.a.W way accidenl
a few days ago. will 20 home TO Lol
Aiamos tomorrow. He viii return
TO report in about a week,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Three young hobos we're arrested
in Alamogordo charged with the very
serious crime u placing tig bould
crs on the track a few miles north %
the city for the evident purpose OF
wrccking a passenger train.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

a. Everett & Co.. have q telegram
saying that a carload Of cornfed beef
is ON the road for them. Remember
where 10 get good beef.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

The city institute for teachers in
the public schools is in progress at
the Douglas avenue building. Miss
Butcher Is conducting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

II. A. Harvey will now begin the
trips 10 town twice a week, Tuesday
and Friday, for the better accommo-
dation OF guests Of the high resort,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

The Herman Grocery company late
y doing business on Bridge street,
has sold out their stock int will close
up shop.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

TAis afternoon and evening the La.
dies Guild gives The first strawberry
and cream social Of the season in
Gntld hall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

The Normal closing exercises will
take place next week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Special meeting Of Chapman lodge
tonight to confer L. A. degree on three
candidates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

The little son Of James Abercrom
bic was operated on this afternoon
He Is doing well.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

The cut glass bowl that will be civ.
en- away May 2sth, Is in Dolls win.
dow. sos
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

Point dc Paris iaces On special sale.
Read Rosenthal Bros. adv.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25

rs per cent OF cost--mre. warnings
adv. 5.32
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-25
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A young child Of +. chacon r. very
III with pneumonia.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-26
Ho, For the West.

Tell your friends that the colonist
1905 and expire May Is, 1905 The
rate from Chicago, ILL.,, will be 1913 90
New Orleans, La. $50 CO. Council
Bluffs, Ia, Sioux City, Ia, Omaha Neb.
Kansas City, Mo- Mineola, Texas and
Houston. Texas $25 co. Rates apply
to main line points in Nevada and Cal
ifornia.
For further information apply to
Southern Pacific Co., agents or to
J. M Fulton,
D. F. & P. A. So. Pac Co, Reno, New
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-26

Louis Mau, superintendent of the
Pectolus mines, was descending the
about 20 feet from the bottom he lost
his grip and fell to the bottom. While
he is not seriously hurt, his injuries
will conf1ne him to his bed for a
number of days.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

Estate Of JOHN RossER Deceased
Notice is hereby given that the nm.
dersigned, Marie Rosser has been du:v
appointed and qualified by the District
Court Of the First Judicial District
Of the State Of Nevada, in and for the
County Of Ormsby, as administrator q
the Estate Of John Rosser. late a
said Ormsby county, deceased. All
creditors having claims against sid
estate are required to Ale the same
with proper vouchers attached with
the clerk Of the Court. within three
months Of the first publication OF tnis
notice
Dated June %. 1904.
MARIE ROSsER.
Alfred Chartz, Attorney for Admin.
istratix.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-26
TamaIes. =.

From this time on the celebrated
Coronado tamales will be served at
the Briggs House. Parlors in con-
nection with the house. Special Or
ders filed
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-26
Attention.

Nine. De Blounde, the greatest clair
voyant in the world; wonderful pow
ers. This woman was born with a
double veil She will tell you what
you came for, giving names of your
friends; tells you whether you will
be successful in business or love. No
matter what may be your fear call on
this gifted woman and find relief. She
will send you away happier and wiser.
For short time at the Park hotel.
-SNHD
For Sale-The Nevada House, on
ply at premises. 1w
corner Main and Seventh streets. Ap-
Furnished Rooms to Rent-Suite Of
rooms Housekeeping and single rooms.
Enquire at the Likens home. North
Minnesota Street
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-26
AGENCY at Tonopah, Nevada,
CAPITAL fully PAID up

Agency at I0n0pah Nevada,
Branch at GodfeId Nevada
T. 3. H. b.
inaton, Lee Woodbury.
T. q. Vice President;
w. Richards,
vanderIeh Cashier Carson
DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
HUNDRED DEPOSIT I'VE placed
being Of hafIneh special
FIRE perfectly
valuable essIy, yearly
from = s. according size Full nmae"
furnished application.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-11-26
STATE CLAIMS.

The following claims were allowed
at a meeting of the Board of Capitol
Commissioners for the month of Oct.