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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-27

Ones first impulse In such cases is TO
procure gun and blow the dog into,
fragments. Everyone should realize
the Importance OF an accurate and
early diagnosis in such cases, that hui
man life may depend upon Il, and that
the decision as to the necessity for
taking the Pasteur treatment will be
based largely upon such diagnosis. II
the animal cannot be captured, kill
him without mutilating his head, as
the brain is the tissue needed for ex.
Gertake. the examination OF few frag-
ments of brain without being able to
identify the portion of the organ from
which the fragments were derived. II
the dog can be captured, confine him
safely and await developments. II he
is rabid, he will die within few days
when his head can be forwarded to
the laboratory for examination. II an
animal dies from rabies the evidence
is readily found in certain portions of
the brain and spinal cord upon suit
able microscopic examination. On the
other hand if he is killed in the early
stages of the disease, the evidence
sought may not have had time to de-
\ velop sufficiently to render diagnosis
possible by rapid means, in which case
resort must be had to animal inocula-
ton, which requires usually from
eighteen TO sixty days.
Examinations for Diagnosis at the
University.
The State Veterinary Control Ser
vice at the University of Nevada will
examine the brains of all animals sus'
pected of rabies which may be submit.
ted to them This service is perform.
ed without cost to the persons sending
the heads, except that they must be
sent prepaid. Reports are usually sent
the same day the heads are received
where the results are positive. In
negative cases it may take somewhat
longer.
Material Needed for Examination.
The brain and an inch or two OF the
spinal cord adjoining it are the mater
iaIs needed for diagnosis. Such tissue
, should be fresh and unmutilated. Ad
vanced decomposition may render 6
i, satisfactory examination impossible
The most suitable method of prepare
ton is to sever the head from the
body, including portion of the neck
Wrap it in sufficient cloth or other alb
sorbent material to prevent blood
J leaking from the package, put it in {
box and send by express. The charges
must be prepaid or the material viii
not be accepted. In case of Large
animal, the lower jaw may be de
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-27

various members of the dog. wolf and
cat tribes. Thus far dogs and coyotes
are the principal factors in its distri-
button in Nevada, cats playing minor
role. 1t Is possible for a person to be
come infected by administering medl-
cines TO infected animals or in skin
ming the carcasses OF those dead from
rabies. The chief danger In the latter
operation Is due to the possibility of
the infection of wounds upon the
hands by the entrance of the saliva or
body fluids of rabid animals. The
wounds need not be large in order to
afford channels for the infection 10
enter. the smallest abrasions in the
skin being sufficient. Three persons
have taken the Pasteur treatment
here because of the possibility of their
having been infected in this manner
OF the thirty-seven persons treated
at the University, twenty-one were bit
ten by dogs, eleven by coyotes. one by
cat, and one while asleep by an un
known animal, probably a coyote; two
were exposed by giving medicine to
and one by skinning cattle. Livestock
has been bitten by both dogs and
coyotes.
Danger to Human Beings, Especial,
Children.
All persons are in danger of beint
bitten when in the presence of rabiC
dogs. cats. or coyotes. but of course
the danger to children is greatest a.
they are least able to protect them
selves against such animals or u
avoid them.
Personal Responsibility of Dog Owners
I A grave responsibility rests upoI
the owners of dogs in localities wher'
rabies is epidemic. While our official
must enact and enforce suitable qua,
antine regulations the dog owner
must be held to strict accountable,
as well. They must do their share t
insure that dogs do not further sprea,
the infection. 1t is their nantes
duty to keep their dogs off the streets
Dogs should be confined or tied upo
their owners premises in sucha mar
: ner that other dogs or coyotes canno
| gain access to them and that they ca
do no damage should they develop tn
disease.
Handling of Dogs Suspected of Rabie
If dog develops suspicious SYM
) toms, especially if he bites human b.
ings. he should be captured, if po
: sible, rather than Immediately killeC
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-27
ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL
THE RABIES MENACE IN NEVADA
AND ITS coNTRoL
N.os..l., for statewide Measure. to
Cope With Situation Threaten
ing Human Life and Livestock.
By DIR. W. B. MACK,
Veterinarian and Bacteriologist,
Director State veterinary Control
Service.
By DIR. W. B. MACK.

The rabies situation in Nevada has
become acute. Entering the state
from Oregon into northern Humboldt
County during April, 1915, the infec-
ton has spread over the northern
counties until practically half the state
is involved. II is the most serious
epidemic with which Nevada, has eve:
had to deal, both in it's bearing upon
human health and the livestock in,
dustry. Humboldt, Elko, Washoe, Ell
reka, Lander. White Pine, Churchill
and Lyon Counties are now infected
Humboldt and Elko Counties have
been the heaviest sufferers. but tho
disease is spreading rapidly and the
remainder of the state is threatened
Thirty-seyen persons have presented
themselves at the University for tbs
preventive treatment, and at least five
have been treated privately by physi
clans. A conservative estimate place:
the livestock loss at S100,000.00
Rabies is also epidemic in the north
eastern counties of California, IL
southern Oregon and southwestern
Idaho. 1t has not yet been recognized
in Utah. but as 1t is present upon thei
northern and western borders, il is
matter of but short time until i
appears there.
How Rabies is Spread.
The infection of rabies is sprea'
chiefly by the bites of those animal
which use their teeth as weapons o
offense and defense that is TIN
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-01-27
tached. the nose saved away below

tached. the nose sawed away below
the eyes, and. In the case OF cattle. the
hOrns may be removed. This method
Is undoubtedly better than to attempt
to remove the brain nnd IL much safer.
It Is well to chill the head before
shipping. Freezing 1t win do no harm.
During cold weather this is easily
done. In hot weather more difficulty
win be encountered In getting heads
to tn Laboratory In suitable condition.
When that time comes. heads can be
packed in a larger wooden bucket In
broken ice or snow mixed with salt, as
ice cream freezers are packed, first
small holes In the bottom OF the buck
ct to allow for drainage. Under no
circumstances are live dogs suspected
OF rabies to be sent here as they will
not be accepted under any conditions
whatever. The brain should In no
case be mutilated. A letter should be
mailed the same day the package is
expressed giving brief history of the
animal, including an account OF the
occurrences which led to a suspicion
of rabies. This letter should also
state whether human beings OF ant
mails have been bitten. Address the
package:
DIR. w. B. MACK,
University OF Nevada,
| Reno, Nevada.
Express agent please notify
consignee at once on receipt
of this parcel.
The Pasteur Treatment.
If human beings are bitten by sup.
posedly rabid animals or are believed
to be otherwise exposed to infection
1t is first advisable to ascertain def
nitely whether the animal in question
was rabid. That can be done as out
lined above. 1t is unsafe to depend
II rabies is established in the animal
in question, treatment should be takeI
Immediately. There is danger in de
lay and If symptoms once develop
there is no cure for the disease. The
treatment is preventive, not curative
The State Hygienic Laboratory at the
University will give the Pasteur treat
ment without cost to residents Of Ne
vada.
Control and Eradication Measures.
4 In order to control and finally eradi
cate rabies, radical measures are nee
essary. The coyotes must be exter
minated If possible. If impossible II
entirely rid the country of these ami
mails, they must be hunted, trappet
and poisoned until their numbers ar
very greatly reduced Dogs must no
J be allowed to run at large. but mus
: be effectually brought under contro
, Suitable quarantine regulations to pre-
: vent dogs being carried or. shippe
! from one place to another, are needed
. Muzzling has frequently been en-
ployed with success but its strict Ell
? forcement offers many difficultie:
Undoubtedly there Is a far bette
method, that of requiring all dogs t
l be confined upon their owners prem
A ises. Under that plan no dogs are a
5 lowed to run at large, even thong
! muzzled. A dog found off his owner
3 premises is shot. These regulation
II should apply in city; town or countr!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
NEW CROP FEATURES
 OCCUPY ATTENTION
Buying Movement Checked by Reports of Large m-
 crease in Acreage

New Orleans, April 11.-New crop fea- lures largely occupied the attention of the cotton trade on this market today. Reports from the fields about balances and price movements were extraordinarily marrow, the most active months showing a range of only ? to 4 points. At it's best the market was at net rise of 1 to , points. The close was l to 3 points up.
 Cables were better than due and mod erately stimulated buying around the opening. Bullishly inclined traders were impressed by accounts of young cotton having been killed by the recent cold as far up into the belt as northern Louis jana, but the buying movement soon was checked by claims of a general and quite large increase in acreage over the belt and the statement from many sections that crop preparations were practically perfect. These features swelled offerings to the point where they fully met the demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
PRICES FLUCTUATE
 ON COTTON MARKET
General List Closed Steady With Net Unchanged to
 Two Points Higher

New York, April 1.-The cotton market was very quiet again today and prices fluctuated within a range of points, with July contracts selling between 12.o6c and 12.10c. That delivery closed at 12.O6c, with the general list closing steady net un- changed to points higher.
 Cables were considerably better than due, and after opening steady at an ad- vance of 1 to points the local market sold about points above last nights clos ing figures during the early trading Lv- erpool was rather an active seller of new crop months here, while private cables predicting wider differences between the two markets doubtless tended to restrict scattered buying on the frmness abroad There was also scattering near-month ing the middle of the day with May sell ing off from 11.92c to 11.SSc, while October declined from 1225c to 12.21c. The close was at practically the low point of the day.
 The weather map showed rising temper atures in the south, which were consid- cred favorable feature, but the in- provement in this respect seemed to in- spire no more interest than did yester- Gays complaints of a backward season. There may have been some scattered sell ing in the late trading on talk of less favorable international politics, while there also were rumors of an advance in ocean freight rates, which, however lacked confirmation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
ACT REQUESTING COUNTY TREASURES
 UPHELD BY COURT

Montgomery, April 11.-(Special.) )-The supreme court this afternoon handed down a decision upholding the constitu- tionality of a recent act of the legislature abolishing the office of county treasurer in counties of 50,OeO population, and less. The decision of the court was in the case of D. D. Mims. county treasurer of Monroe county, vs. I. B. Slaughter, pro- bate judge of Monroe county, and l.. J. Bugg, chairman of the county democratic executive committee.
 The proceedings to test the constitu- tionality of the act known as the Kline bill, grew out of the refusal of Chair man Bugg and Judge Slaughter to certify MT. Mims as candidate for treasurer. MT Mims claimed that the act was un- constitutional in that the caption to the bill did not clearly outline it's contents. The lower court decided against Mims and that decision was affirmed today by the supreme court.
 The act affects every county in Ala bama with the exception of Jefferson, Mobile, Montgomery and Dallas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Avery's Letter

Stagnation is the word that more nearly expresses the state of most all markets today.
 Chicago was closed on account of an election, and the stock market was mark ing time, and the lethargy in that mar ket was so great that a report set afloat by the rumor-mongers and emanating from the usual source, that Villa was dead, failed to create a ripple
 Liverpool showed strength, various req sons being given for it, according to how the reasoners wished to construe it.
 Exports for the day were S52O0 bales
 Some of the pessimists profess to see signs of weakening by holders, and this is accompanied by the usual predictions of increase in acreage.
 The truth of the matter is those who need cotton to fulfill their contracts for goods made far into 1917 are holding off in their purchase. hoping to tire the south out. They are also hoping that the gov ernment acreage reports will show in creases enough in excess of private esti- mates that will scare holders of con tracts and spots into letting go.
 It takes two to make bargain. The south has done wonders in maintaining the price with the burden of the biggest carry-over ever known on their hands, and I am betting a little to l they don't scare worth cent.
 Four cents time cents equals 2Sc-this represents what the spinner is getting gross for your pound of cotton. Demand your part of it. Good warehousing fa- clities and honest grades are the prelim- inaries to judicous and careful marketing that will distribute the marketing over a greater number of months of the year than formerly are a few of the things that will maintain Nrces now and ad- vance them later.
 Buy cotton on moderate recessions.
 c. F. AVERY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12

joy forever Apologies. etc) Fine fur niture need not be elaborate. Often old pieces have been treasured and faithfully reproduced on account of their charming simplicity. Select good furniture from standpoint, first. for it's comfort and ada ptablity, then, secondly, for the origin of it's style, It's wood, it's construction and It's finish.
 Do not overlook the fact that you may have in your possession, in use, attic or cellar, odd pieces of merit. Hold on to the furniture that falls to your posses sion from generations back. Often these pieces were bought with foresightedness. Their style may be truer than any re- productions that you can buy today. Have the old piece properly reclaimed. It may form a nucleus of an artistic and com fortable room arrangement by adding the necessary and proper pieces from real good furniture dealer"
 "Often I have been asked my solution in the event of furnishing and decorat- inG home after my own taste with the lid off-no restrictions' MT. Loveman said. This question is very difficult to answer. Being fortunate enough In hav- ing the avoeation of a home-furnisher and no more beautiful profession could exist, cannot but have had it's effect and influence, and l should say first of all, that conservativenes should be the key note. Then l should say, not second to
 
 beauty, my ideal home would be of com fort, comfort of location. comfort of surroundings. comfort of furnishings. For comfort is not the least for which home stands. An ideal home would be one with few, but very spacious rooms, removed frcm the bustling section of the city. still within jitney' reach of it's cheery heart, set far back from the boulevard that borders the front gardens, far enough back to let the old southern blossoms flourish in profusion, with plenty of lawn dotted by native shade trees"
 The furniture in the various rooms throughout the house? Their style? What pieces? Where placed? Shall I tell you that? Why? You would do it differently. Remember, the home is the one place, in which you may exhibit your individu- ailty. It is your castle, to fit out as will most please you and your dear ones. There are as many different ideals as there are individuals. Then furnish your ideal home, your castle, in a manner characteristic of you, and to suit your fancy; then, indeed, yours will be home containing the things that are good, furnishings that make life worth liv- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Paid Government Hunters


 The national government has at various times employed hunters to kill off the wild beasts that prey. In the Yellow stone National park, besides the soldiers on duty all the year round, trained hum ters have been paid through the winters to trail and kill the cougars and bears that are so destructive to the deer. elk, moose, antelope, and other wild life that needs protection. It created a good deal of humanitarian furore when it was proposed that any ons snould be allowed in the park with guns, after firearms had been excluded for so many years But the big carnivorae increased even faster under protection than has the other game, and threatened the deer and elk with extermination. The government also employs hunters in some of the na- tional forests, where the paid grazing business is of great value and is in jeopardy because of the wild enemies. Every forest ranger is national hunter. ex-officio!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
EXTREME DULLNESS'
 0N STOCK EXCHANGE.
Dealing Again Restricted by Uncertainties Surrounding
 International Situation.

New York. April 11.-Extreme dullness
 settled over todays market, the volume
 of operations falling far below recent
 averages. There was some promise of
 activity and strength at the outset, but
 this was dissipated before midday. The balance of the session was one irregular period of stagnaticn and narrow price changes
 Superficially, at least, dealings were 8 gain restricted by the uncertainties sur rounding the international situation. News regarding developments in Germany snd Mexico exerted only mild interest until before the close, when rumors of an early 'ultimatum' to Berlin gained currency and provoked fresh pressure. Initial prices were mainly better; in fact, some very decided gains were regis tered, but these, as usual, were limited to stocks supposedly under control of poo's CT cliques. Advances in these issues were met by moderate offerings, which soon effected most gains. The only notable ex- captions to this tendency were Crucible Steel, which led the days trading at an extreme advance of 24 points to 941a and United States Smelting, which rose steadily to 7S, new record. New Haven was singled out for sale dur
 ing the first hours, declining 2S to 6O3s in connection with reports of unfavorable March earnings. Other rails were quoted only intermittently, Louisville and Nash vile, Southern railway preferred and Denver and Rio Grande preferred falling point each. New York, Chicago and
 St. Louis second preferred, on single sale, dropped 6ss to 50.
 Disappointment was expressed at the Enresponsiveness of coppers, and United
 States Steel to remarkable trade condi-
 tions. There were additional reports Of
 large copper contracts for export, but these exercised virtually no influence upon the metal group.
 Exchange on Paris made the new low rate of 63A for checks, but fires were stronger with no material changes In sterling and marks.
 Bonds moved contrarily, the new Can hdian long term issue rising point to e9, while Anglo-French 5s manifested further heaviness. Total sales of bonds, par value, were $4,150,0O0.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Less Demand for Furs

Y
 The great European war is likely to have one little anticipated effect on the range stock business, and so on the price of range meats in this peaceful country of ours. It has so destroyed the market for furs-Europe has been the great fur market of the world, but now they are buying only guns and submarines and stink-pots and other shocking war ma chinery instead of beautiful furs-that there is practically no sale for the fine furs of America. It has driven many of the wolfers and other hunters into other vacations; and the live stock loss this year, as the new, undisturbed broods of hungry ''varmints'' begin to take their tool from the floods and barnyards, will probably be the heaviest for many years. Already, alarming reports are coming in from many places telling of the new crop of big, dangerous, stock killing gray wolves-largely because there are fewer hunters who find it worth while to hunt them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Fruits and Produce

Fruits and Produce
 Wholesale Quotations.) Apples-Fancy Winesap, barrel, s5.25, choice Winesap, $4.50; fancy Ben Davis, $3.50; fancy Arkansas Blacks, $5.50; bar rel; western, $2.25 box. Oranges-Florida, per box, B .50Gg4. Oranges-Calitornia, $350Q3.75. Grapefruit-Florida, per box, B. Cianberries, per box, $2.5O barrel, S9. 50. Bananas, per bunch, $1.50@2. Lemons-Fancy imported, box, $3.75; fancy California, $3.75 box. Irish Potatoes-Michigan White bushel, $1.35.
 Sweet oPtatoes-Dooleys, pushed, soc; Yellow Hammer, busheL $1. Onions-White. per crate, s2.50; yellow, ger crate, g.
 tabagas-Canada, 1%c pound. Cabbage-F1orida, per crate, $2.50; Dan- ish, 21ac pound.
 Cucumbers-Hamper, 50. Tomatoes-Fancy Florida, per crate $2.5O.
 Reans-Fresh Florida, per crate, s4. New Potatoes-Hamper, $3.25. 4t Celery-Fresh' Florida, per crate, $250. Lettuce-Per hamper, $1.50. Squash-Per crate, $2.75. Strawberries-South Alabama, $3. 50@4 per crate.
 Limes-Per 100. s1.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, April 11.-(Special.l-The Liv- erpool market was higher than due this morning, and it was reported that there had been an advance in war risk insur- ance on shipments to that market on ac- count of the recent activity of subma- rines. Our market failed to respond to these advices from abroad and remained dull and steady, as recently has been the case. There was further buying of May by spot houses against sales to do- nestle, but this seemed to be in reduced volume. and there was an increase in the May liquidation. In the afternoon it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Reading the Future

From the Saturday Evening Post
 Behind warehouse in Memphis a craps game was in progress. A large dark brown gamester suddenly snatched up a pair of dice which had been introduced into the game by a saddle-colored strang- CT from up the river.
 He took one look at the suspicious cubes and turned to a friend:
 slewfoot," he inquired softly, as he reached for his hip pocket, what is de day of de month";
 De twelfth of June,'' said Slewfoot.
 Well you bears dat date in yo' mind, said the first speaker. because w 'en de twelfth of June come round ag'in dis here weller pusson will a-done been daid jes' perzactly one year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-12
Produce Market

New York, April 11.-Butter firm; re- ceipts, 10283 creamery, extras, 92-score, 36i2c creamery, higher scoring, 37@376c; filsts. 35&@3614c. Eggs, firm; receipts, 39,9S6; fresh gathered extras, 23a40 40124c regular packed, extra firsts, 22S4@023c fresh gathered firsts, 211A@2212c; seconds, 201sQ21c. Cheese irregular; receipts, 2276; state, held specials 181a@18Ac; current make specials, 17c; state, average run, 161AQ16Ac; Wisconsin twins, held 1874 1s1sc. Live poultry uncertain; no prices settled; dressed strong; chickens, 17@30c; fowls. 16@20c; turkeys, 28@35c.
 Chicago, April u.-Butter unchanged. Eggs steady; receipts, S,4S2 cases; un- changed. Potatoes: Receipts 35. un- changed. Poultry, alive, unchanged.
 St. Louis, April 11.-Poultry unchanged, except chickens, 16c. Butter, only cream cry, unchanged. Eggs. 200.
 Kansas City, April 11.-Buuter, eggs and poultry unchanged