, 1889-05-30
IN THE BIO BEND,

provoments - Necoessitiea ~ Water
Vile.
WArERvlILE, w. T., May q, Cor.
respondence.-Crop prospects, In the ex.
treme western portion OF the Big Bend
country were never brighter ut this time
OF the year than Just now. Yesterday
afternoon and last night we had copious
showers of rain, accompanied by oonsid-
cradle thunder and lightning. reminding
people OF what they were once familiar
with east Of the Rockies. About three
weeks ago we had good rain which
brought up the late sown grain, and this
timely down-pour will bring the crops
along so that another rain in June will in
sure good crops Of grain and vegetables,
The cut worms are getting in pretty
heavy work on cabbage, tomatoes and
some other vegetation, but we hope their
time will soon be out.
IL 10 u good plan tor the farmers, and
especially gardeners, to piow their ground
for vegetables as soon az the frost ss out
in the spring, so that the freezing and
thawing subsequently, will destroy the
larvae and thus avoid the trouble OF re-
planting and the delay and vexation.
Ii we are careful in the selection OF seed
corn and all vegetable seeds and have
them thoroughly dried. cured and put
away before frost comes in the fall there
will be more satisfactory results follow.
1t is q mistake many people make of put
ting of until spring to secure such seed.
1t Is also matter OF economy when done
blowing or harvesting to put away the
machinery, hoes and rakes in shelter. In
winter is good time to make all needed
repairs, so everything will be ready for
use when needed.
One man left his breaking plow stand
ing In the furrow last fall where he auit
plowing. Result-the plow was frozen in
the ground, but some one passing that
way captured the cutter, which he failed
to return. Order on the farm is as essen
tial as in any other business, and will pay
a large per cent. on the outlay of time and
money. In newly-settled country it
takes a little time TO get things in order
In older settled portions one frequently
sees the farmer carry out straw or hay and
throw it on the ground or in winter on
the snow, and let his work horses and cat.
tie manage to get what share they can,
running over and trampling much of il
snder foot and wasting it; and the
farmer often expresses surprise that his
stock Is 80 thin in the spring when he
needs their service. To build sheds and
stables for the stock will cost but small
outlay of cash; will be q great saving of
feed expense, and save great amount of
suffering by the stock. and then the owner
knows just where to find them when
needed. How often can be seen on cold,
stormy day horses and cattle standing
close to fence--unless it be wire one
seeking shelterp SoL,e one may say we
all know these things and why spend time
in telling Us OF our neglect. l answer, to
stir up the question in the interest of the
neglected. suffering animals. There is a
responsibility resting somewhere.
Some very good wooden buildings are
being erected in Waterville. which 10
good evidence OF the faith which the
builders have In the town. Now that the
crops are planted and the very favorable
prospect for bountiful harvest some Of
our farmers are planning to build better
houses and barns, and many OF the pole
and other temporary fences are being re-
moved and good substantial wire fences
are taking their place.
This is an excellent season for breaking
sod land and in almost every direction can
be seen the black surface of the rich loan
OF the prairle. II ID an excellent time for
new comers to make preparation for o
crop next year.
Immigrants are pouring into our ooun-
ty and from the way things are moving
very sooA all the good lands belonging to
the Cover nment will be occupied by the
settlers as pre-emptions, homsteads and
timber cultures within forty miles OF Wa
terville enclosed in the great bend of the
Columbia. Tnose who came here esry
and braved the hardships and privatiOns
incident to a new country, away from their
friends and out of hearing Of the car
whistle and out of reach of the messages
bourne by the tame lightninus, where
the hardy pioneers were law unto them
selves, are now beginning to reap reward
in very many ways. They of course Sc
lected what to them appeared the most
desirable locations Doth then and pros
pectivey.
The country Is settling and being de.
veloped more rapidly than any looked for.
We now need very much u telephone or
telegraph line to connect us with the East
and West.
There are number of wants | could
enumerate; | will name some others, such
as u bank, express line, money order office
ond railroads to bring In coal, lumber,
aour, etc. We have other wants. but it is
not perhaps best to ask too much at once.
The election passed of very quietly with
bat light vote. The vote on the consti-
tuition will call for more votes perhaps.
Brick making has become one Of the In
dustries at Watervitle.
Excellent lime is produced near here.
Tbs possibilities of this country are only
in course OF development.
Good fishing ut Lake Chelan. That in
the near future will be great resort for
pleasure seekers and for hunting and fish
ing. There are 4 steamer and some-
sailing vessels now plying on its beauti-
full waters. RICHARD CORBALKY.
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