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Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21
No. Al.

as early spring broilers are concerned, we
are satisfied that the early hatched chicks
grow faster and thrive better than those
hatched later, although they do not get as
many advantages in their favor as do the
later ones. AS they receive extra care,
however, which is necessity during the
cold season, such fact may account for the
greater growth Of those hatched early. It
is apparent, however, that when strict care
and watchfulness is exercised with young
chicks the percentage of loss will always be
very small, no matter what the season of
the year may be. We find that the actual
cost, per pound, of raising chicks to the
weight of two pounds, to be five cents, but
this includes the heaviest feeding possible,
with warmth and protection freely allowed.
In other words, provided the chicks are
kept warm, and not retarded by chills
or exposure to dampness and cold, we may
force them as fast as we wish, with high
feeding, and five cents will pay for every
pound OF meat produced. We also find. in
weighing chicks at stated intervals, in lots.
instead of singly, that they can be made to
attain the weight of twelve ounces each
(three-quarters of a poundl in four weeks,
and one pound and three-quarters in eight
weeks. Individual chicks we brought to
the weight OF two pounds in eight weeks.
but the average of the whole lot was one
and three-quarter pounds, the cost of feed
for the production of each one and three
quarter pounds being nine cents. AS the
chicks were worth fifty cents per pound at
the time [being hatch early), the profit, in
proportion to cost, was nine hundred per
cent, but as the expenses for quarters, la
Dor and heat must be deducted, the profit is
therefore correspondingly reduced.
We do not claim that on eyerv farm the
chicks attain such weights in so short a
period OF time, for we paid them particular
attention, but that is no more than all
should do. 1t demonstrates what pnav be
done, however, with care, and proves, as
we have often claimed, that there is a larger
pront from poultry, in proportion to cost
than from anything else on the farm, pro-
vlded they are treated for profit, as in the
case with crops and stock.-Fa7ma and Gar
den.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

1T will be necessary for our farmers who
have hard Fife wheat growing to be in read
mess tor cutting it at the proper time. The
crops of this wheat which were grown in
Gallatln county several years ago, were a
practical failure on account OF being allow
ed to stand too long. The loss from shat
terng grain in some cases was nearly one
third. Otherwise the crop would have been
as good as any other grain. We believe
the harvest of this grain should begin as
soon as it is out of the dough. Cutting ear
ly will cause the grain to shrink slightly,
but will not injure it. 1t will be better than
to lose by the grain shaitering, and it has
already been pretty well demonstrated that
this variety of grain skaters very easy
when thoroughly ripe.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

small. and unattractive, apparently inferior
10 many standard sorts. Not recommended
The Mrs. Garfield, from partial test,
seems productive of good sized berries of
good quality ard appearance; desirable at
least for the amateur. The plant indicates
it a Seeding of Monarch of the West, rather
than Crescent
Early Canada promises to well sustain its
reputation at home as valuable early ber-
ry. Although the plant is by no means so
strong grower the fruit resembles Old
Iron Clad, with which it ripens, and is
larger.
Connecticut Queen in vigor of plant al
most equals the Sharpless; prolific and very
late' berries large, firm, Of good form, and
extra high quality, but unfortunately of
greensh dull red, rendering them uninvit-
ING and unripe in appearance; very dis
tinct
Maggie is as sweet and mild AS any school
girl, but sun burns 'horrbly,' hence re-
sents rough treatment. Valuable only for
amateur culture under favorable circum-
stances.
Jersey Queen, as usual, is large, beautiful
and good, the plant the perfection of vigor-
Gus growth, but not productive must have
high culture to be valuable.
Manchester has rusted but little with me
this season, and was among the very best.
l am receiving the strongest words of praise
from many in regard to it. | have learned
that it is not suited 70 the South. and dis
plays dislike to clay soils at the North,
but under all other conditions a most decjd-
ed success.
Atlantic, although proving all that one
need desire in vigor of plant, l was afraid,
early in the season, from its apparent un-
productiveness, was going to give disap-
pointment. 1t proved later than anticipa-
ted, and came up nobly on the ''home run"
OF the season, giving me most delicious ber-
rles when all others were gone 49,
Prince OF Berries, as l feared, is lacking
in vigor of plant, requiring such high cul-
ture that but few can give what it demands,
in order to succeed with it. 1t is large in
size, and in quality exceedingly fine.
In the Cornelia | am inclined to think we
have very late berry of intrinsic merit.
The fruit is very large, firm and excellent.
1t yet remains to be determined the vieor
and productiveness of the plant at the East.
As my plants were set out the past spring
it will require another year for it to develop
its trae character. A | saw it on the origin
ator's grounds in Ohio fruiting in most
severe drought, it surpassed, | thought,
anything in the way of strawberries that
had ever come under my observation. A
basket of the fruit which took with me
to the nurserymen's convention at Chicago
elicited the warmest commendation from all
who examined it.
The Parry is, unquestionably the novelty
ot the season. | have watched it since 1881,
nave always thought we'll of it, and now
'hink better of it than ever before. In no
otner berry, with which | am acquainted.
s united in so eminent degree, large size,
beauty, quality, tirmness, vigor of plant,
md productiveness.-J. r. Lovett in Farm
md Inrden
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21
loads OF hay per day with one of them.

RANCHAIAN.
We suggest the deterioration OF the hay
crop is probably the eXhau stion of the land.
The crop is about as exhaustive as any that
can be grown, and it is more than likely bv
mannrlng the meadow the original fertility
would be restored. In tact the yield NAV
be increased tar beyond the natural crop bv
JudcouS use of fertilizers 1t is well. tho.
TO seed with tame grasses, and this. we
think, should be done without blowing.
we believe rolling cutter harrow. by cross
ing the meadow each way, and then har-
rowing several times with a common har-
row would be about the right thing to do.
Prepare the ground by October LIST, and
during that month SOW the seed. Bench
lands are easily seeded to tame grasses 10
this manner.-ED.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

IHE question is often asked, are grown
hens fit to eat? Yes; five year-old hens, in
good condition, if properly cooked, are
luxury. They are much better to boil than
chickens, and they make delicious fricas-
see. Excellent sonp is made from the skin
and coarser parts, while the flesh of the
breast alone, or of the breast and thighs, in
the form OF chicken croquettes, will make
an epicure smack his lips, even if the chick
en- be three years old; but the cook must
know her business. People that do not
know that old hens are fit 10 eat, are no
cooks.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

Cor" Bread.-One-half pint of "new pro-
cess" meal. one-half pint of wheat -four,
one pint of buttermilk or sour milk. one
egg, piece of butter size of an egg. one-half
cupful of sugar, salt, and one teaspoonful
soda. Beat egg, sugar and butter together
light, add all the meal, flour, salt and soda
dry, beat quickly and thoroughly, bake on
an earthen pie-plate in hot oven.
To Can Frmit.-Place a silver spoon in the
can so that it will touch top and bottom,
and there will be no need of fussing to
warm the can.
Dried Rhubarb.-Last year | dried some
rhubarb and found it very nice for making
pies or sauce during winter. 1t keeps its
fresh, original taste better than any dried
fruit. Prepare the same as for pies. by
peeling the stalks and cutting into pieces an
inch long. Spread it on plates, not pans,
and place in warm oven. 1t should dry
quickly and then be put away in paper bags.
L generally let the plates containing the
rrhu5arb set on side table during the morn
ing While am using the stove, and place
1t In the oven when it begins to cool. after
dinner.-PTairie Farmer
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21
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Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

A WRITER in an eastern agricultural jour
nal, and we agree with him, says it is good
policy to draw manure from the stables, be-
lore fermentation sets in,no matter what the
ume of year, and to spread it on land in
tended for plowing. There will be less loss
from this practice than one may have been
leu TO suppose. What of value is washed
from the manure is absorbed by the soil,
ana thlnly spread, as it should be, there is
'o loss from evaporation. The bad smell
Vi fresh manure is not of any value. Unless
ammonia is generated, the pungent odor of
"hch may easily be recognized, the farm
er need give himself no concern about loss
from passing into air. But when left in
neaps, it requires a good deal more care
'''"u most farmers can give to prevent loss
o. II the heaps are made in the barnyard,
"ilat is washed away by rains is practically
wasted.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21
Aonlhy nard.

LOOK well to the coops now, and see that
they have no vermin in them. Coal oil and
whitewash are specifics. Use them freely,
PLENTY OF range is the thing for growing
chicks. All the bugs and worms that can
be found they will find. They will ramble
far away from the house and come back
with full crops.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

ACCORDING to Vsck's Magazine SCOT from
coal is preferable to that from wood, and
either kind is not only and excellent manure
for any crop, but especially useful for dust
ing on cabbage, turnip, radish and other
vegetables to repel insects
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21
WEIGHTS OF SPRING CHICKS,

In former number we gave the expert
ence of prominent breeder in regard to
the relative weights of young chicks at diff
terent ages, and as further information on
the subject is no doubt interesting to our
readers, we present other facts from our
own experience during this season. So far
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

TIE crops have ripened rapidly alory the
Upper Yellowstone, owing to the warm,
dry weather. The range is crisp and dry,
presenting great contrast to Smith river,
Judith and other valleys, where showers
have been more frequent and the landscape
is green.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

The first of the haying season was bad
and considerable damaged hay was be put
up; but after the first ten days the weather
has been better and the bulk of the hay put
up is OF good quality.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

AMERICA seems the natural home OF most
destructive insects. Most of those brought
native homes, partly on account OF our hot
climate, and partly because many of them
when imported left behind the parasites
that in Europe keep them in check.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

THE harvest of grain in the Yellowstone
valley, which had commenced a week ago,
Is Low well advanced. The oat crop
throughout is fine and most of the spring
wheat is good and will make frst-class
Hour. Much OF it was grown upon new
land, and though it is not as thick and
heavy as the crops grown on older land, the
yield will be quite satisfactory.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

}. G. PICKERING's orchard will vieh a
splendid crop this year. His Duchess OF
Gutenberg apples are as large as a mans fist.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

THE warm weather of the past ten days
has ripened the grain fields very rapidly
and there is but little or no danger of any
of the crops being caught by frost.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

MONTANA will have a bountitul crop this
season.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21

The hay harvest is about through.
Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21
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The ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUsBANDMAN is designed
to be- as the name indicates, husbandman in every
sense Of the term, embracing in its columns every
department. of Agriculture, stock-raisil.g, Horti-
culture, Social and Domestic Economy
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Rocky Mountain husbandman., 1884-08-21
IarifnlturaL

GRAIN fields are ripening.
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EDiros Posr-IxrHILIoKxCxn:

AS~A@1@1ssS-"~--
Noticing an item in your WKKKLX Of
jan. 18th that the expected comet X
seen had not bssn reported, | would say
that Guy 8. Pearson, Of this place. r.
ported his discovery Of 1t on the ssh
inst. II il visible IN the soothvect,
working TO the south, and is quite plain
TO the naked eye. but through opera
glasses presents bright and enlarged
appearance.
Stanvood is making rapid progress in
the march Of Improvement. having a
debating club and Juvenile lodge OF
Good femplars-
That your readers may be bitter in
formed in regard to this village, We
would remark upon its possession OF
two saloons, one of which WAS surprised
not long since by large volume OF wa
ter surrounding it, produced by rise
III the river.
A travelling dentist is here, attending
to the wants of the community, and be
seems TO be doing a good business.
What might have been serious con-
dagration was avoided BY the timely
discovery of flames in the supports Of
q chimney in the new additi n OF ID. y.
Pearson's house.
Quite large congregation was panied
10 learn. on Sunday last, Of the sudden
illness of the pastor, Rev. A. Atwood.
His speedy recovery Is hoped for. In
his absence Mr.. J. H. Condit oficiated,
to the satisfaction of the audience.
We learn that j. H. Irvine, one Of our
thriving merchants, intends opening Q
drug store, of which Mr.. Condit. for
merly of Iowa and practical druggist,
will have charge. AK.
STANwOoD, Jan. IS, 1894.
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ruR rAlg - A saIRv.

Nv father bought An urdershirt
Of bright and flaming red
An wool, I'm ready to aessrt,
Fleece dyed" the merchant seid.
" Your size IN thirty eight, think;
A forty you should get, =.
Since all WOOL goods are bound 70
shrink
A trils when they're vet"
Tha. shirt two weeks my father wore
Two washings, that was all
From forty down to thirty-four
II shrank like leaf IN fall.
I wore IL then day or two,
Bot when twas washed again
Ny xise said, "'fvill only do
For little brother Ben"
A fortnight Ben squsezed into IT,
And then he SAID II hurt.
We Do, is on oor tAse-the Ms
MAS good al any shirt.
We ue'er will wash it more while yet
We see Its Pickering light,
For if again that shirt ~ We:
Twill vanish from orr sight.
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Following are the transfers Of real
estate az 6led for record in the Auditors
efiioe, January 10th 10 18th inclusive
James McEaught ct al. to Otto Ranke
and Henry Lohse, 6l-l00 acres in SEQ
ton 10. township "a, N r 4 E. $1,000.
Sarah b. Yesler to Mrs. n. A. Hem
dren, lots ID and IA in block 4, in Sarah
b. Yesler's first addition, 1926.
w. z. Dement, to John Keenan,. lot 4
in block 80, in David s. Maynard's plat
Of Seattle, 1890.
John Keenan, to X. H. Denny, lot 4 in
block 81. in ID. =. Maynard's plat, $500
A. A. Denny TO Uriah r. Niesz, zoe
acres in section IL, township "a, N Il
Z, 5000.
d. w. Pollock to John G. Moore, "a
acres in section IL, township "a, N Il
E, and "A acres in section IA. township
"a, N R3 E, $40.
Gamma Poncin to v. Hugo Smith, u
of lots 5, 6, Z, 8 and 8 of block 1; lots
and of block 8; lots l, 2. 3, 4, 5,
and Of block 8. Of New wilfred add.
Gamma Ponein 70 A. N. Scott. \ OF
same, $500. =
Sherman Smith to A. NJ. Scott, lot {
in block s, in New Wilfred addition,
$I35.
Joseph Mcknight to Hester E. Neill
block l, in ID. T. Denny's second adji
ten to North Seattle. $l63%.
Carrie b. Merwin to /. H. Page, lots 6
and Z and the S 4 Of lots s and 8, all in
block 3, in Fairview Homestead Asso
ciation plat, $4,000. -
The Sisters Of the Holy Nanes. lots 2
3, 8 and Z in block 6, in A. A. Denny
| addition, $35,Oo0.
g. C. Phinney to Samuel Rhine, lot,
8 and 10 Of block 7, of Burke's second
addition. 800.
v. s. to Ahio S. Watt, lots 3. 1. 8,
and II of section 6, township Il N r e
l.. Riggs, trustee, to G. Il p. 8. X. Il
Co.. lots 5, 6. and in block q, il
Maynard's plat and part of block "a il
same. $500.
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SENATOR SLATER AND the LAND
GRANT.

The Heppner (Ore9on) Gassste Prints
the following letter from Senator Slater
in regard to railroad lands and other
matters:
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 1883.
am not surprised 10 learn that the
bill had the honor to introduce to re-
peal the Northern Pacific snearned
land grant is so generally we'll received.
Last Congress it was question in my
mind whether to take this step or not.
But upon full consideration thought
It tho wisest plan 10 defer action until
this session. Then the temper of Con-
Rress was not favorable to action; BE-
sides We of Oregon had direct interest
in having the Northern Pacific Railroad
completed from Wallula through. To
attack seriously then would in all prob.
ability 30 Affect its stock as to have Grip
pied the company and ended in sus
pension Of the work. In view of these
facts, l did not consider it wise to make
the move then. But now that the road
has made its connection, and there In
no probability of the company building
a line down the Columbil, there is no
good reason why all the lands west of
Wallula should not be restored to the
public domain, and I propose to press
the measure with all the ouorRy and
vig0r Am capable 0f.
As 70 your suggestion that the Law
should be amended 20 that Q home.
sGeadsx would not have TO travel to
distant county seat to prove mp, will
80 what may % done, but you must
know that eimilar e6Orto have been
made before aud failed. besides, it 10
must ditll0olt thing to make Congress
men and Senators who never saw An
acre OF pubic land comprehend the real
eituAtiOn out West in the public land
states. Every proposed amendment
contains % theee Sena10es and Repre-
sentatives oonoealed sohe0o % rob the
eovernment Of its land. Ard while
these vevy same men would fail 70 see
the most bare faced steal Of millions Of
asres BY souse railroad corporations,
they would 20 into fits and cOntortions
at some simple change proposed in the
1neeeooe 1t the poor but homes settler
for fear that by such change some door
might Be- opened for fraud.
These hardships You speak 0l. where
IN deppner settlers have % travel away
over TO Pendleton and La 0rande, I
know exast and you do not overstate
them, but IL IL doubtful IL any remedy
can obtain, changes within the past few
years making il moro diflloult and ex-
pensive to prove up. And all With .
view to prevent fraud. What will b
the outcome Of the proposed restoration
OF the Northern Paci6o Railroad In nds
which are unearued, cannot nov tell,
bot have hopes that some action may
b had 1t an early day.
JAS. II. SLArRI.
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Those elegant nov ranges Just rscetvet
by Waddell 4 Miles direct from the man
manufactories-the Superior Range and
Stove. They arc tbs finest, mos eoooom
iossl. and altogether desirable range o.
the Pacific Coast. Call and - than
svsn y yeo d0S bswgFHKA
CSaoua, Mich, Nov. B. le9o.-Qr. b
J kenilAn 4 ca. -0catD: AcDpe thAnka
for circulars, which help NJ consider.
ably. We are aellin2 large amount ol
your Kendsll's SPAWN Cure, which gives
great satisfaction. We are authorised
10 say for Mr.. A. H. Sutton. farmer
near here. II have used six bottles Of
kendalTs SPAWN Cure. and cured a
many spavins well marked) ON differ
ent horses oonaider it q remedy never
equAied for spavins or ringbones. !"
foun srul - RYNo 4 0uAoa.
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stockholders Notice,

OFFICE OF SPRING HILL WATER
~ Company, Seattle. w. T., Decemb r
3 1888 In accordance with Q resolution
adopted at q meeting of the Tru.tees Of
the Spring Hill Water Company. held De-
cember l. 1883 . special meeting OF the
stockholders Of said Company Is hereby
called, the same to be held at the office Of
John Leary. No. 5 Yesler-Lesry block.
Seattle, Washington Territory. on Mon.
day, February. IA A. d. 1854. at the hour
Of o'clock p. m. 70 take into considera-
ton and decide upon tho PROPOSE ion to
increase the capital stock Of said Com
pany from one hundred thousand dollars
(el00. 0O0D. divided into one thOus nd shares
Of one hundred dollars each. the present
capital Of the Company. to two hundred
and nfty thousand dollars $3.50 00el to be
divided int Two thousand 1--WE hundred
shares. Of one hundred dollars each.
BAILEY GATZERT,
JOHN LEARY,
FURTH.
j. &. LIPSKY.
THOMAS T. MINOR,
Trustees Of the Spring Hill Water Com
pany. do6dwtd
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MISCELLANEOUS.
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS
For furnlshlng the Hos.
pital for tho insane, In
Washington Territory,
with Supplies.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
y ceived. in duplicate, By the Board OF
Trustees Of the Hospital for the insane IN
Washington Territory. until Web. Is 1854,
1t 10 O'Clock q. m. Tor furnishing the sup
psies hereinafter named
All goods 70 b delivered ut StelAcoom
wharf or LAkeview station. within ~
days AFTER award Of contI act, at one ship
ment to be Of best quality. and. when 90
designated, samples required. All goods
found TO be inferior to samples oy which
the sward was made viii be returned n
the expense and risk Of the contractor.
SepaI etc bids will be received for gro
ceries, dry goods. -four and feed. drugs.
meat and hardware. One-fourth u per
cent per pound advantage viii be allowed
to persons delivering meat at the Hospital
Duplicate bids are required. written In
ink. prices carried out and foOtings made.
Bids 70 Be sent to 8. Z. Woodruff. Secre-
tary OF the Board Of TrusteeA Hospital
for Insane, Fort SteilAcoOm. w. T.. and
marked. Sealed proposals.. in Duplicate.
for Supplies"
The Trustees reserve the right to reject
any or ali bids. r,,,,s
GEO. Il. ATKINSON,
w. H. PUMPHREY.
Trustees Hospital for the Insane In Wash-
inRtOn Territory.
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Notice to Shippers.

E-s~Ah FROM DATE. AND IN
AE Ill further notice. steamer
1 Gypsy will make regular
$50 semi-monthly trips direct
TO New Westminster, h. c.. sailing from
New Tacoma on the lst and 18th of each
month. cali & at Seattle for freight.
c. Z. clancy. \ gent.
A. L. STOKES. A. 5. OF T. nos
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THAT HACKING COUGH oan b
quickly cured BY 6hiloh's cure. We
guarantee IL 4. B. 6sevsvt. druQRjsk
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SHILOH'S vIrALIZER 10 What yOu
nseA for consumption. lon Of appetiss,
d'xnncsa and all symptoms Of dyspsp-
sia. Price. 10 and u cents per boftle.
4. B. Stewart, druggist.
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The SrUDERAKRk y the standard
wagon Of the sorid. For sale b. Wasd
q OAmphell.
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The ealsbRated Grown Cylinder, Mur
ual and othse luhsi0ttne oila n Wald
Z OAmuhaalsa