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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-02-01
and also make possible the highest
working efficiency of the herd.
Hog Shortage to Start 1912.

The country will enter upon the
farms, and this fact is going to have
bearing on hog prices during 1912
is the opinion of men posted Oh con-
ditions. There has been an unpre-
cedented rush of hogs, big and little,
old and young, to the markets dur
ing the past two months, caused by
feed conditions and prices, and in
some of the Northern states by the
presence of swine plague, young
animals being marketed to get them
out of the way Of the plague that
would otherwise have been kept for
breeding purposes.
During the month of October,
Chicago received $685. hogs. 1t
was the heaviest run for that month,
with one exception, in ten years.
The crop was 100, 900 larger than in
1910. The average weight of hogs on
the Chicago market in October was 212
pounds. the lightest monthly average
of the year and the lightest October
average for ten years, this going to
show that immature animals were
marketed, which serves to cut down
next years supply.
These facts we're duplicated to some
extent on all other hog markes in the
country, and they present a condition
that speaks louder than words in favor
of the farmers of the country getting
busy making arrangements to increase
their hog herds as fast as it can be
done. Buy breeding stock if you are
short, for there is going to be a de-
mand for fat hogs in 1912 that will be
hard to THE Duroc Bulletin.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-02-01

One of the great causes of disease
of animals is unfavorable external
conditions, for no living thing can
thrive unless the surrounding cOndl-
lions are favorable for its growth.
All ANIMALS have a certain capacity OF
enduring unfavorable influences.
This capacity is usually spoken of as
"vital resistance This may be
great or small, but every animal must
have more or less of it or it can not
continue it's struggle for existence.
1t was recognized more than
century ago that impure air induces
disease. Impure air is not the cause
of the disease but constitutes an un-
favorable surrounding condition.
The Initiated air of stables reduces the
vital resistance of an animal, render.
ing it less adaptable to the extremes
of conditions to which it may be ex-
posed and more susceptible to infec-
ton, against which it has no sure
defense.
Dairy barns are very frequently
poorly ventilated. The dairy COW is
then not only required to live, but to
work under unfavorable influences
and she often falls victim to such
diseases as tuberculosis, pneumonia,
bronchitis, colds, etc. Foul air is
one of the prime factors in the pro-
duction of such diseases.
Since the advent of sanitary science
in connection with ventilation the air
space allowed for each animal has
been increased, and a number OF
methods of ventilation have been de-
vised. The exercise of a little care
in such matters will protect the health
of animals, prevent premature death
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-02-01
Live Stock
Azaturia.

Ralston, school of Veterinary
Science, Washington State College,
Pullman, Washington.
Azaturia comes on only after a short
period of idleness when horses are
kept up and fed heavily, in the winter
time for instance.
When taken out to work an animal
so affected is lively, but will begin to
hold back after a short distance.
Sometimes the animal goes lame or
"knuckles over Breathing becomes
increased and labored. The horse
sweats profusely. The muscles OF the
hips or other affected parts are cramp-
ed and hard to the touch. The urine
is usually dark coffee color. Ii the
animal is urged onward be will move
stiffly and will finally fall. When
once down it is usually impossible for
him to rise again on the affected
parts, these generally being the hind
quarters. The disease is sometimes
COMPOUNDED with collie, but in collie
the horse is able to get up and stand
and does not knuckle over and does
not have the dark urine.
The animal may die in few hours
or days or it may live for weeks in a
paralyzed state. Recovery may be
complete within a few days or week.
Failure to improve is usually an in
dication of persistent paralysis and
the affected muscles will begin to
waste away
If the animal is unable tn rise and
is uneasy and delirious, it is liable to
succumb. Ii it remains quiet and the
bowels remain loose and the appetite
is good the horse usually RECEIVERS.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1912-02-01

The animal should be gotten to a
barn If possible and given good bed
as it is liable to go down and be un-
able to rise. II it goes down on the
road it should be hauled to place of
shelter where attention may be given.
If sweating profusely the stricken
animal should be blanketed and rub
bed dry as soon as possible.
Owing to paralysis the horse is
usually unable to urinate and the
urine should be drawn once or twice
daily. This requires the attention of
a veterinarian who then may prescribe
further medicinal treatment. The
animal should be turned over at least
twice daily and should be kept upon
a good bed. Horses do not get along
we'll if they lie in one position too
long. Give soft feed and plenty OF
water. keep the animal warm and as
quiet as possible.
Prevention consists of the proper
dieting of the horses in good condition
which are Idle for few days and kept
in the stable. The heterogeneous grain
ration should be greatly reduced and
the quantity of roughage diminished.
II the horse has had one attack he
should not be left idle without some
exercise and should have onehalf
pound of Galuber salts and when put
to work started at it slowly.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
CATS STARVING IN LONDON
Many Neglected When Owners
Go Away on Holidays.

London, Aug. 10.-August is the
worst month Of the year in London for
household pets. according to Miss Edith
King, assistant secretary of Our Dumb
Friends League. Cats especially are
sufferers. II is calculated that more
than one thousand in London were sent
or left to starve while the owners are
away on their holidays. Miss King
says.
"The sufferings Of London pets in
August and September are almost too
awful to describe in many cases under
my observation. cats become like wild
beasts I'm consequence Of neglect Many
become dangerous al the sight Of food
and fiy at it like wolves. Most Of them
are diving from thirst and many are too
weak TO stand, having been shut up
without food for a fortnight or longer.
"A favorite cxpedient of people leay-
ing home is to put cats in sack and
throw it over wall The animal either
dies in the sack or is rescued by a
chance passerbY.'
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
STRANGE HERMIT'S LIFE
REVEALED BY CORONER
Woman Had Lived Twenty
Years Behind Barred Doors
Cats in Cages.

rRy Transatlantic Wireless to The Tribune
London. Aug. 1O-Thc strange life or
a hermit was revealed at coroner s
inquest at St. Pancras this week. Ih'
noighbors having failed to see for seN-
oral weeks Miss Hood, of HiShgate,
New Town. the police broke into the
house and found her dead on the floor
The inquest revealed that the wom-
ans true name was Florence Carollhe
Skerrv. She was fifty-one years ola
and had owned the house she lived III
alone since her mother died, twenty
years ago She had three cats, kept IN
cages. There were bars on all the
doors. inner and outer The woman
had no he'd. but a couple of chairs, a
gas cooker. q few broken plates, knives
forks and cooking utensils. There
were no curtains AZ the windows, but
Venetian blinds. always close drawn.
The front door never was opened eN-
cent for a few inches, when parcels
we're passed in. There was hXcd
hour Of the day for the delivery 0i
goods and a fixed time for the pay
mont of bills. If the collector came a
minute early or late he had 20 wait a
week for his money. The gas meter
WAS set I'm a recess outside of the
house so that the register could be
taken without opening the door.
The screaming eats attracted the at
tention of the neighbors and the police
forced the scullery window, broke
through several barred doors and found
the woman dead. The Gagged cats were
40 emaciated that they had TO be killed.
The Coroner's physician said that the
woman had been dead at least three
weeks
A cousin. who identified the BODY,
declared that she had not seen the
woman for several years. He and his
solicitor occasionally wrote TO her. bu;
il was very difficult u get reply.
No one was able to give reason FOR
the woman's strange life, but the usual
stories of love, romance and miserli-
neess were advanced. No estate was
discovered. however, nor was there evil
dence Of boarded wealth.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
CLASS LINES IN NAVY
Winston Churchill S New
Plan Took No Account of Such.

NV Transatlantic Wireless 10 The Tribune ?
London. Aug. 1O.-The new scheme
elaborated by Winston Churchill, First
Lord Of tho Admiralty. for a regcnera-
tion of the navy by facilitating the pro-
motion Of warrant officers and men to
commission rank, winch was at first
hailed with universal appreciation and
10Y. is now beginning to find critics.
The original announcement certainly
presented a glowing picture. according
10 which a boy Of exceptional char
acter ability and zeal, whatever his
parentage, would be able 10 rise not
merely TO the rank of lieutenant but 10
the highest command.
Nothing better could be asked but
here enters the first handicap I'm the
question of pay. A lieutenant Of less
than eight years standing receives only
10 shllings "A day, which is very little
for a commissioned officer, even when
unmarried, ,>and is impossible for a mar
ried man. The Junior naval officers
have to depend principally on private
incomes, and men from the lower deck
are not likely TO have private re-
sources or they would never have en-
listed.
A second objection is we'll put by @.
y. Barnes. a Labor NJ. p from Glss-
gov. Even when seamcn have at
tainod commissioned rank. he says,
they find difficulties in the wardroom.
Some time ago tWcnty-slX commissions
wero given 30 artlfcers and engineers
I'm the navy, but not single one Of
these officers has yet been employed
ahoat for the simple reason that they
cannot get on with the other officers
of the wardroom. ] will not say whose
fault II is. but II is true that these
officers are employed on shore duties,
such as the inspection and coastguard
services"
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
:D|SARMS FRENCH FLEET
Change Of Powder Will Cripple
It for Six Months.
TO COPY UNITED STATES
The Paris, Frances Largest
Battleship, To Be Launched
Next Month.
lRr Cnhl, 20 The Tribune !

Paris Aug. 10.-The French Minis
try of Marine. by it's decision TO pro-
hibit the use Of all amylc alcohol pow
ders IN the navy and 10 adopt the DIP
henv-Laminc method OF securing sta
bility and safety Il naval powder. pays
a high tribute 10 the system employed
bv the United states navy In the manu-
facture and storage of powder, whicn
"A technical commission of French naNal
authorities pronounces 10 be the bes'
IN cxistence The American methods
viii 20 into force this week. rms radi-
cal change. however. has the great dis
advantage OF practically disarmng the
French fleet during tho coming six
months. because the supply Of new
rovder cannot bc completed until next
March. Consequently. II Is urgently
hoped here that no grave political com
piications will arise before the spring
Il 1912
Minister Delcassf is meanwhile has
tening on his naval construction nro-
gramme. and the most formidable Dat
tlcshlp over built for the French navy
the Paris, qPIli be launched near Toulon
on September - and will thus have
been built i'm exactly one year. this
being for France the record for quick
construction
The Paris belongs 10 series OF
seventeen battlcships which, in accord
ance with the vote of parliament
should all be finished and equipped be-
fore the year 1917. Tho armament OF
the Paris viii be twelve guns Of 80,
miillmetre caiibre. twenty-five guns OF
40 calibre and four guns OF ~ milli-
metres. The city OF Paris has opened
public subscription for magnihcen'
service of silver and Of Sevres porcelain
tor the officers mess OF the Paris.
St Petersburg. Aug. l0-Tho frencf
Premier. NJ. Poncare, who has come t'
st. Petersburg to confer with the Russian
ministers on Near Eastern questions an'
| the Franco Russian naval convention
talked briefly to-day with the Minister o
Foreign Affairs. Sergius SaSonom, an'
| later with the Premier, NJ. kokovtzoh
He attended a banquet this evening
| which the leading members OF the Cabine
and high court officials were present.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
URGES 4 BATTLESH|PS
Col. R. M. Thompson Thinks
Two a Year Too Few.
SAILING ON MAURITANIA
Saws American Athletes Record
Is Reflection of the Spirit
of the Nation.

- iaNnle W AAf 0 i'lNHff'
London. Aug. 10-Among the 3Io
cabin passengers sailing to-day on tn
Nauretania for New York is Colonel
Robert VI. Thompson. chairman OF tha
American olympic committee. who
came up from Cowes with his family.
He spent week at Cowes on the
steam yacht Catania. owned by inc
Duke Of Sutherland, which he chartered
earlier In the year to take a party to
Stockholm and for a cruise TO ~. Pc
torsburg and the Baltic ports.
Hc said to-day that the United states
should build four battleships a year Ia
stead Of two and regain the place sh
formerly held as the second naVal
power In the world. Colonel Thompsoh
denied that the American athletes nt
Stockholm were specialists. selectei
and trained for years. llc said TN
facts were that tho team was selected
only the night before the FINLAND
sailed from New York. In preparation
enthusiasm and conduct h" added III
American athletes only reflected th
spirit Of the nation.
Another passenger on tho Maure-
tania was Francis Patrick Murphy
who "a much Interested in tho nomlna
ton of Theodore Roosevelt for Prcsi-
dent. IIc said that the race was
among three great men. and that tho
fact put the campaign this year on
high plane. Everybody might not con
cede that all three candidates were
great men. but he considered Colonel
Roosevelt had done much for America
i'm making the people think for them
selves.
T. f.. Smith one Of the Unionlst lead
ers and one of the principal speakers
at the great Unlonlst rally az Blcn-
helm, said tokingly that he was going
10 America 10 show them how to run
Presidential campaign. He added that
he would go to Newport for a weeks
bathing " there was sunshine. with
him were sir Philip Sassoon and Ed
ward Horner. NJ. p.
Others sailing on the Mauretania to-
day include tho Duke and Duchess OF
Sutherland, who are going on to Al
berta: Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Straight
DR.. Raymond Spear, L. 5. A: Captain
I<incaid Smith, Or. and Mrs. George G
Stout, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Thirot
Chevalier Marcel. A. Viii, OF the Italian
Embassy in Washington; Mr.. and Mrs
Henry n. Vessel. Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore Roosevelt PelI. Mrs. Amos Pin
chot. Lieutenant Harold VI. Rayner
l.. g. A.: Dr. Mcndcs. Mr.. and Mrs
Robert s. McCreery. Ensign NJ. w
Latimer, U. S. NJ; Mrs. Richard c
Kerens, Mrs. Norman Hapgood, the
Hon. A. E. Kemp, NJ. p; Or. and Mrs
Graeme NJ Hammond, Miss Hammond
Lady Rosemary Leveson Cover, Lord
Alastair Leveson Cover, Mr.. and Mrs
4. o. Choate, j. w. Colt. Ernest Craig
NJ. p; Mrs. and Miss Craig, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Disston and r. b. Bennett
NJ. r.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
spy SEASON IN EUROPE
IS NOW IN FULL BLAST
C:e,manv Even Reaches the Point Of Arrest
ing Her Own Citizens-Portugal Also
Takes the Contagion.

classes Of the population habltuaiiy re-
fer slightingly and insultlngly to the
English.
II one were TO Judge by the average
talk of the man in the street one might
easily suppose that war was likely 10
break out overnight, but little inquiry
shows that the situation Is chiefly que
to a habit of mind carefully fostered
by the military and naval men OF potn
countries. who. fearful Of losing their
position Of supreme Importance, nave
succeeded in so beclouding the imagi-
nation of the people that they posi-
lively dream in thunder and lightning
The German War Minister this Week
by way Of varying the tune, has gone
10 the extent Of saying that Gerrnany
must be prepared against the asgreS-
sions Of tho United states.
II would be ridiculous TO see Two
great nations, with reasons only iof
harmony and accord, piling up mum-
tions of war against each otner were
not the spectacle OF a people stasse'
ing under the burden of taxation 50
tragic: and II the militants OF the TWO
countries. living as they are on the
taxes of the masses. are not careful
they will bring on a war by pretending
10 be arming 10 prevent II.
The Stiffness OF Germany arresting
FIVE amateur sailors for photographihg
a strip Of sandy beach is astounding
but the national outcome VIII be the
more carefully cultivated spirit OF sus-
picion and hostility which is necessary
to make the people submit to taxes IN
support Of the huge ornaments.
Fortunately. Englishmen in sober
moments are able to see the immensely
Of the joke.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11

tRv Trsneatantic Wireless TO Inc lr'pu"e''
rordor Aug. lO-The summer spy
season Is In full blast. Portugal mas
,,od an English woman journalist under
o-ros, IN suspicion Of taking part III
-oya,,s, p,ots for the overthrow OF the
republic. England lEs chasen '"o
strangers off the grass near the coast
fortifications but they fortunately dls-
ornoarcd in the crowd and escaped ar
rest.
The most refreshing incidents, how
ever. are furnished by Germany "ho
first arrested two Russian officers theh
German ex-sergcant and a German
woman. and last five harmless Eng
,;sh amateur yachtsmen who were
nr,nc,paIlv occupied taking photo
granhs Of themselves barefooted on
their yacht They made the mistake
NJ sendIng home postcard saying
they had not vet been run IN.
After several days, during which the
English papers were aple 10 eAP'o''
their righteous Indignation In burning
language, the Englishmen were quietly
released, The incident however,
serves well to illustrate the suspicion
and hatred Of the two countries Tor
each other.
The British press daily warns the
public against the aggression of Ger
many and the danger Of war. a
greater navy is insistently demanded
for protection against Germany which,
on the other hand, seems to see In
every English visitor a potential en-
emy seeking information In Germany
Of the country's offensive and de-
fenslve preparations. Travellers re-
turning from Germany say that all
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
PARIS MARKET BU0YANT
Russian and Turkish Funds Ad
vance-Rumanian Loan Soon.
(Ry cable TO The Tribune.

lBy NAple 10 ne iripune''
Paris. Aug 10.-The Bourse is hrn,
but quiet. Russian funds have ad-
vanced, owing TO Premier Poincares s
visit to the Car; the new Rumanian
loan of $36,0O0.0O0 will soon be fioated
in Paris, and leading bankers predict
that this will be prelude to much
more important operations. notably a
fresh Russian loan for carrying out the
proposed Petrol railroad system in
Western Russia, which. besides open
ing new industrial regions. will secure
great strategic facilities for the mob
ilization of the Russian armies on the
German and Austro Hungarian from
tiers.
Turkish funds have advanced, and
the Bourse Is more buoyant and hope
full than at any other time during the
present summer season.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
RESTORES ROB ROY RELIC
Scottish Association Preserving
Loeb Dochart Castle.

London. Aug. 10.--Loch Dochart
Castle built IN the thirteenth century
on an island in Loeb Dochart and ira
ditionally associated with many OF the
deeds of Rob Roy, is being restored by
the Scottish Historical Antiquarian AS
sociation.
The castle formerly belonged TO the
Campbells OF Lochrawe and is SAID To
have served twice as a retreat atter
defeat by the Lord Of Lorne. 1t 's no"
owned by William Christie.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
TEACHERS REACH BERLIN
German Americans Will Hold Con
vention There This Week.

Berlin. Aug. lo-A large party of Ger
man American teachers who have been
visiting the cities OF Germany under the
auspices OF the German American Teach
ers' Association arrived In Berlin to-day
and VIII remain here till. August 10 A
convention is to be held here, and the
visitors will inspect the leading educa-
tlonal establishments and other public In
stitutions. The Municipal Council and
other bodies have arranged receptions In
their honor
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
r HF TRIBUNE'S F FOREICN NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Moore G. II. New
man. William L. Pierce and his son,
George H. Walker. T.. :. Prather. W.
p. DCtch. G. y. Happner and Mr.. ana
Mrs. Stanislaus STANCE.
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11
REGISTRY FOR REBUILT VESSELS.

Washington. Aug. l0.-American regis
try to wrecked foreign vessels rebuilt
In American shipyards. at cost equal
10 three-fourths Of their appraised value.
would be granted by bill passed to-day
rhnealed law
New-York tribune., 1912-08-11

Edinburgh, Aug. 1o--'rhe Midlothian
Liberal Association has rejected the ad
vice of the Master OF Ellbank. who yes
terday issued manifesto urging the
Midlothian Liberals to withdraw their
own candidate and support the labor
candidate In the by-election for the seat
which ne has just vacated At a meet
ing to-day the association nominated
Alexander Shaw. son Of Baron Shaw. of
DunfeImline. as the Liberal candidate
The local LIBERAL newspapers denounce
the Master Of Elibank's attempt "to
queer the pitch"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-21
For Cake Lovers.


These cake recipes may be new TO
many housewives and are worth try
ing. The gingercake Is wholesome
and makes a safe sweet for the chill
dren's tea.
Molasses Gingercake.-Take half
cupful of butter, half cupful OF
brown sugar. two cupfuls OF cooking
molasses, a cupful Of sweet milk ia
blespoonful Of ginger, teaspoonful OF
salt. q teaspoonful of soda and four
cupfuls Of -four.
Beat the yolks of the eggs, sugar and
butter together, add the ginger. salt
and milk, then the -four and soda DIS
solved In milk and lastly the whites OF
the eggs we'll beaten. Bake In mod
eyate oven from forty to fifty minutes.
Puff Cakes.-Take one quart boiling
milk, two scant cupfuls Of white corn
-four, one-half cupful Of wheat four
one scant cupful Of powdered sugar.
little salt, three eggs beaten light. one
tablespoonful butter. one-half table
spoonful of soda dissolved In hot wa
ter. one teaspoonful Of cream OF tartar
sifted into -four. one-half teaspoonful
of mixed cinnamon and nutmeg.
Boil the milk and stir into 1t the
meal, -four and salt. Boil fifteen min
utes. stirring well up from the bottom
Put in the butter and beat hard in q
bowl for three minutes.
When cold put in the eggs whipped
light with the sugar, the seasoning and
soda.
Whip up and bake In creased cups In
a steady oven. Turn out Of cups and
eat with butter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-11-21
Live Stock and Dairy.

II the sheep are exposed to the chill
rains of autumn and winter coughs and
colds are pretty sure to hang to them
till next spring.
Cement hog floors are good, but chill
the young pigs Make board frame
or woven wire netting device to hold
pigs and bedding In place. 1t will GER
tainly pay.
A hog is q machine. one that oils It.
self, puts ten bushels Of feed into less
space than a bushel measure and In
doing so doubles the value Of the feed
used, then carries 1t to market on his
back.
The morning ration Of the farm
horse should contain about one-fourth
Of his daily ration. At noon another
fourth should be given and at night the
remaining heaviest feed. Most Of the
hay should be given at night and be.
fore the grain Is given.
If cabbages are fed to dairy cows
after milking they will not faint the
milk. as happens when they are fed
before milking. AS a succulent food.
higher in protein than other green
feeds. cabbages deserve place IN the
ration whenever cheaply obtainable.