FEEDING CHOICE STEERS

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g. He was taken to Dr. Stephen’s office where his wounds were dressed. Linley escaped and has lit out for parts unknown. Harris has always borne the reputation of a peaceable, law abiding citi- zen, while Linley has the reputation of a would be bad man. FEEDING CHOICE STEERS Lyons & Campbell are feeding five or six hundred head of choice three-year-old steers on their Gila alfalfa ranch, and so far are more than satisfied with the result. When the steers were taken from the range they averaged about 800 pounds and have already put on over 200 pounds each. Mr. Lyons thinks that by Septem- ber they will average about 1300 pounds and will be ready for market. They will be shipped to Chicago and will probably bring from $65 to $75 each. The same steers could not have been sold four weeks ago for more than $18 or $20. This shows the great advantage of alfalfa farming in connection with cattle growing. A letter from Julius Wagner to J. M. Lynch states that the twin brother of Mr. Wagner was shot dead recently at Monterey, California, by a hot fiend. The fiend came in and asked for some morphia, which he secured and started off without paying for it. Mr. Wagner called his attention to the apparent oversight when the fiend turned and shot him dead. He leaves a wife and two children.