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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16
TO DESTROY SQUIRRELS.

The agricultural college, through
Dr. Nelson, is taking an active in
terest In the squirrel question, and
proposes to discover, if such thing
is possible, some successful method
of killing off the pests. The doctor
is now conducting experiments with
several cages Of the rodents, having
innoculated them with contagious
diseases. A circular has been ad-
dressed to farmers in the infested
districts, asking questions in regard
to the squirrel az follows:.
/. Is any damage done by squir-
rels in your locality and what is the
eqtent of the damage? 2. Is there
more than one kind in your vicin-
ity. If so, which is the more injur-
ious. 3. What means have you
used to destroy them, and with
what success. 4. Ifyou have used
poison state what kind. 5. Which
poison has in your opinion proved
most satisfactory. How did you
prepare it for use. g. When dur
ing the season do you have the best
results from poisoning. Z. What
success if any have you had with
sulphur fumes either with gun or
bomb. 8. What success is any
have you had using carbon bi-sul-
phide. 9. Have you ever noticed
any disease affecting them. If so,
describe it in detail. 10. Do they
raise more than one brood during
the season. II. Are you troubled
by gophers. y. What is the ma
ture and extent of the damage done
by them. What methods have you
used to destroy them.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16
10 PAGES.

The Fortnightly Club met at
the home of Mrs. Fulmer on Satur
day, May 9th. Under the study of
the book of Esther, the following
papers were presented; "Political
Condition Of the Jews under Ahas-
ueris," by Mrs. Fulmer, Queen
Esther-An Historical Sketch" by
Mrs. w. V. Windus, and "Oriental
Courts and Customs" by Mrs. Far
quhar Each paper brought out
animated discussions, the program
being one of the most interesting of
the years work. After the discus
sion of the papers, Mrs w. J. Win
dus favored the club with a charm
ing vocal solo, entitled Let me
Dream Again" The club adjourned
to meet with Mrs. Jackson on Sat
urday, May 23rd. BESSIE WILL
IAMs, Secretary.
Some of the bad places in Main
street have been filled with rock
this week.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16
u'KIULEY INSTRUCTIONS.
Go21vE1T EI01z r2vg-EyGE5 ToR
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GOLD sEA1zIAR2 EeE59LU-10nv
AEoPTED.

In the republican convention at
Everett Thursday the eight dele
gates elected to the national con-
vention, to be held at St. Louis on
June 10th, were Andrew F. Bur-
leigh of King, P. G. Sullivan Of
Pierce, HenryL. Wilson Of Spokane,
Albert Goldman of w ALA Walla,
George Emerson Of Chehalis, l..
Garner of Cowlitz, Harry A. Fair
child of Whatcom, j. NJ. Gilbert of
Yakima.
The delegation was instructed for
Mckinley, the Ohio statesman be-
ing an almost unanimous favorite
The fight Of the convention was
on silver, and the silver resolutions
were all voted down; and a resolu-
tion favoring the gold standard
adopted. The silver men from this
side made a stubborn fight, but
numbers were against them.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given that G. II.
Boardman, an insolvent debtor, has made
an assignment to the undersigned OF all
his property for the benefit OF all his cred
itors. All creditors of said G. H. Board
man are hereby notified to present their
claims, under oath, to me at Pullman,
Whitman county, Washington, within
three months from this 18th day of May,
1896
This 18th day of May, 1896.
J. T. PERSON,
Assignee of the estate of G. Ii. Board
(30t7 man, an insolvent debtor.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16

Ten people out of a dozen are
invaIids," says a recent medical au-
thority. At least eight out of these
ten, it is safe to allow, are suffering
from some form of od-disease
which a persistent use of Ayers
Sarsaparilla would be sure to cure.
Then, don't be an invalid.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16
MARRIAGEOFM MRS. HEYWOOD

The HERALD has received an an
nouncement of the marriage of our
former popular townswoman, Mrs.
Helen NJ. Haywood, to DR.. J. I.
Ferguson, at Clarinda, Iowa, on
April 9th. Mrs. Haywood left
Pullman, a couple of months ago,
as general agent for an eastern book
publishing house, but that she con-
templated matrimony was not sus-
pected by her Pullman friends
We can heartily congratulate DIR,
Ferguson on his choice of a bride,
for she was admired and respected
by everyone in this city, being al
wavs a prime mover in every town
interest, and a worker for the bet
terment of mankind. The Clarinda
Journal spoke of the marriage as
follows"
'Dr. J. r. Ferguson of Clarinda
and Mrs. Helen NJ. Haywood of
Pullman, Wash, were married
Monday evening, April p, in this
city, by Mayor NJ. G. Hoge, which
gallant official clearly demonstrated
his ability to perform the marriage
ceremony in an accurate and most
pleasing manner. The bride and
groom have rooms adjacent to the
doctors office and are taking their
meals at the Henshaw house. The
groom is an excellent, respected
citizen, and the bride refined and
highly intelligent lady"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16

Ing worship at 11,-theme, THE
Cross Revelation of Human Sim
fulness;" Junior Endeavor at 3; Y.
P. S. C. E. at 7; evening service at
I8,-subject, The First Cry from
the Cross"
One of the best evidences that
Ayers Hair Vigor is an article of
exceptional merit is the fact that
the demand for it is constantly in
creasing. No one who uses this in
comparable dressing thinks of try
ing any other preparation for the
hair.
-Geo. Guesnier, brother of L, L.
Guesnier, arrived in the city Tues
day evening from Coffevville, Kan
sas, and will make his home here
in the future. Mrs. L. L. Guesnier
contemplates visit east next
month.
J. R. Ruply has returned from
Medical Lake, where he went for
his health. While there he saw H,
J. Mason, who he says is failing
physically while his mental condi-
ton remains apparently unchanged.
Halls Hair Renewer contains the
natural food and color matter for
the hair, and medicinal herbs for
the scalp, curing grayness, badness,
and scalp sores.
The ladies of the Baptist church
will give a missionary tea at the
church next Wednesday evening,
the 2Oth inst Admission 10 cents.
Every body come.
e. R. Hammond, formerly of
this city, is now playing professional
base ball with the Tacoma team,
being a crack pitcher.
The Hull case has been settled,
the whisky having been returned
to Mr.. Hull, and he having paid
his fine.
For SALE, yearling Holsteln bull,
eligible to registry. At my ranch
five miles south of Pullman.
(3OmD WILLIS FORD.
R. B. Bragg and family re-
turned Tuesday from Missouri
after an absence of three months.
D. X. Proud left Thursday
morning for Minneapolis, to be alb
sent several months.
Mrs. Geo. Ford left last Sun
day for visit of two months dura-
tion in Oregon.
Services at the usual hours at
the Baptist church tomorrow. All
are invited.
-Eastman's barber shop has
been re-papered and otherwise i'm
proved.
B. H. Hattrup is making num-
erous improvements on his resi-
dence.
H. +. Merriman now has
charge ofGeo Ford's insurance bus
mess.
Several of the street cross
walks have been repaired this week.
j. Fl. st. Lawrence Will return
! to Pullman next week.
Pitching quoits is popular
amusement these days.
: -, fo;n onnJ,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16
THE NEWS OF The CITY.
ATr01T DAY TO 5E CD
SERVED
-zzA1on OF r1N1E o1T o R. * 1T
ROAD

Decoration day will be observed
in Pullman with appropriate exer-
cises, Judge Norman Buck, Of Spo-
kane, department commander Of
the G. A. r., having promised to
deliver the address. The college
has kindly offered the use of the
chapel in which the exercises will
be held. The program will be pub
lished later.
-Chas. Bishop was in the city
Wednesday from Bishops bar, on
Snake river. He says the fruit
trees are looking well, and that the
fruit growers will have prosperous
year if fair prices are realized.
"A slight change Of time will be
made on the O. r. & n, commence
ing with tomorrow. The morning
train to Colfax will run a little
earlier, and the noon train from
there will be few minutes earlier.
"A. W. Mott, who represented
Pullman in the Everett convention
Thursday, will go on to California
and spend the summer. He is ac-
companied by his wife.
The grounds surrounding the
city fountain have been graded, and
numerous trees planted thereon.
This will make a beautiful spot if
care is ia ken of it.
The Memorial day sermon will
be preached in the Congregational
church, by Rev. Pope, on Sunday,
one week from tomorrow.
The six delegates from CoIfaX
to the republican state convention
passed through Pullman Ell route
Monday.
L. c. Richardson and family
have moved to Kendrick, Idaho,
where Mr.. r. will conduct grocery
store.
i W. Shearer will represent the
local x. of p. lodge in the grand
lodge meeting at Seattle next week.
Wheat presents an excellent
appearance, and with warm weather
Will grow rapidly.
The Johnson republicans are
talking F. NJ. Hooper for county
assessor.
Walter Savage is taking the
teachers examination at Colfax this
week.
The Pullman orchestra gave a
uance In Odd Fellows hall last ev-
ening.
Miss Laura Barbee accompa n
lea A. W. Mott and wife to Cali
lorna.
Miss Bessie Williams has gone
10 Astoria, Oregon, to visit friends.
%. l.. Kennedy made a business
"lp to Lewiston during the week.
Miss Bay Wallis is visiting
MISS Marie Garrison, at Colfax.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Ryrie
nave removed to Moscow.
8 Harry Neighbor is daddy to a
nhe girl born last week.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16

Note the advertisement of the
Pullman Hardware Store in this
issue of the HERALD. w. B. Mann,
manager of the store, has put prices
down to where it is more pr0fita bic
to buy new than to try to patch up
old goods.
The weather has become more
spring like, and the making of gar
dens is progressing, it having been
delayed by wet weather.
Attorney Neill was at Cotton
on legal business Wednesday. He
was accompanied by Miss Faye
Allen.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-05-16

DR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fs;1 Highest Award.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-11
KEEP BABY'S DIARY.

A history of the first few years of a
child's life is often interesting to them
in after years. 1t is not necessary to
make a daily entry, as once week is
enough to record all the interesting
facts.
The appearance of the first tooth, the
first laugh, the first spoken word, ETC.,
all are things which are of great import
ance to the family, and interesting to
baby itself when old enough to under
stand it.
Often when children are older the
question comes up, Have | ever had
whooping cough?" or some similar all
ment. The father seldom rememb ere,
but if diary is kept by the one who has
the care of the child the facts are known.
A friend kept such diary for her
only child, Lillian. She bought we'll
made blank book for the purpose, and
had Lillian" printed across the cover in
large gilt letters.
On the first page was poem written
by relative on the occasion of Lilian's
birth.
The second page was given up to the
newspaper notices of it. Then when the
mother felt equal to the task the entry
was made of baby's full name, also names
of the parents, the hour, day and year of
birth, with her weight and height.
At three months the first photograph
was taken, and her mamma removed the
cardboard back from it, and pasted the
picture in the book at the proper place.
The photographs taken from time to time
form one of the most interesting features
of the diary. To know how she looked
at different years of age. and to be able
to exhibit these reproductions of herself
to her friends, has been source of
pleasure to the little girl greater than
has been derived from her most highly
priced story or picture books.
Opposite the picture was lock of
silky hair, with weight and height. At
the same time an outline picture of the
little hand and foot were made on one
page. This has been done every time
there has been photograph, until now
Lillian is seven years old, and can make
the entries herself when she wishes
Something has been put into the book
at least once a month during the seven
years, and it is an interesting little book
already, highly priced by the little girl,
and amply repays the mother for the
time spent upon it, Christian Work.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-11
THE HUMILITY OF THE GREAT,

History furnishes abundant illustra-
tons of the modesty and humility of the
truly great. Such persons in all ages
have been transformations. allowing, in
true biblical fashion that others should
speak Of them, their writings. their no
table deeds, rather than they them.
selves. Indeed, we do not think we
overstate the matter when we cay that
the large majority of the truly great are
notably modest. Yet this modesty, let
us remember, is not incompatible with
strong feelings of self-respect. The APP
probation, and flattery, and almost adu-
lation OF thousands shown toward the
late Bishop Brooks seemed never to af.
feet his modesty and humility, while on
the other hand, there was no one per-
haps possessed Of more nobility of char.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-11
STOCK .

That a merciful man is merciful to
his beast is not new saying, and it
comes from the best source of all true
literature. On the selfish side of it we
can add that he best looks out for his
own interests who is looking out for the
comfort and we'll being of the living
things under his care.
We know not what kind of a process
sion will he brought up against US in the
judgment day, when men are judged for
their works in the flesh, whether they
were good or whether they were evil;
but it is too much even for this life that
we can look back upon a procession of
raw boned horses. staggering COWS,
frozen combed chickens, and starved
cats and dogs. We see such every
where.
If ever the poor sheep have chance
they will bring riches to the Western
farmer. Alfalfa is particularly good
feed for them, and such mutton is al
ready celebrated. If pastured. it may
be kept in almost continuous use. SO
rapidly does it spring up. and if cut for
hay, three or four heavy crops may be
taken off in a season. The expense of
irrigation to give it start can be we'll
afforded
A sheep worth S. should pay yearly
profit of So. Thus there should be
profit of 100 per cent on farm suitable
for its keeping. Where mixed farming
is practiced, and hay. grain. roots and
straw are produced, and a permanent
pasture maintai ned, 100 sheep could be
we'll kept on 100 acres, and even more
than that fed we'll during the winter
season.
The next thing to plenty of good grass
for sheep is that they should have free
access to salt. If not kept where they
can get at it any time, it should be given
them regularly every day. They are in
veterate lickers of salt, and it is condu-
sive to their general health. 1t is the
best of remedies for scours and other
sheep diseases. Do not stint them while
it is SO plenty and cheap.
On small farm where there is but a
limited quantity of stock to care for, the
better plan. as rule. is to feed every
thing in the stables or sheds. The needs
Of the stock can be more closely noted
and the waste kept at a minimum. and
a better opportunity is afforded for saw
ing and applying the manure. Any ex-
ira labor this may call for will be more
than repaid.
A draught, from a hygienic point. is
worse than actual exposure. Many a
good horse has been crippled when
standing where stream Of icy wind
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-11
FARM GARDEN AND DAIRY
Instructive Reading for AgricuIturists.
PREPARED EXPRESSLY FOR "THE UNIvERsALIsTv

could pour upon him. Batten up the
cracks in the stable tight, every one of
them, even If ventilators must be put in
the roof; and look after that roof; a
drlzzle OF thawed snow is not conducive
to health or growth.
when our hay cannot be stored in the
barn 1t is a good plan to stack it on the
cold sides of the buildings. Our prevail.
ing winds are from the West and North
during the winter. These stacks Of hay.
or millet, or of straw. form an excellent
protection, and are convenient when
needed; but there can be no better in
vestment than some sort of roof over
these exposed stacks.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-11

Ernest Charles Kotzebue. the new
Russian Minister to the United States,
is a cousin of Prince Cantacuzene, and,
like many members of the Russian diplo-
matte service. is Of German origin. His
family is one of prominence ia the Baltic
province of Russia. His grandfather was
famous Russian naval officer, and Mr..
Kotzebue himself was 10 the naval ser
vice for two or three years While cruis-
ing 10 the Levant Mr.. Kotzsbue met the
lady who is now his wife. She was the
daughter of the Russian Consul at a port
10 Egypt.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-11
HOKTICULTURE.

The large crops of fruit will be com
mon again to which we were accustomed
before fungi. the Goblin moth and blight
OF one kind and another became so de-
structive as they are at the present day,
when all orchardists recognize the mes
cessity of spraying the tress.
Let us follow the same plan with
plants that we do with the animals; il
one among many of the same kind shows
a disposition to bloom earlier than tie
others. or to have agrander flower, seeds
should be saved from it. 1t is often
possible to fix character such plants
seem inclined to assume.
All fruits and vegetables should be
carefully cleansed, or peeled, if to be
eaten raw. Cellar mold on apples, al.
though often not noticeable, consists of
more or less poisonous fungi. Physi-
clans say they have traced cases of diph-
liberia to the eating of such fruit.
A good tree to plant upon permanent
pasture lands is the black locust. It
seems to encourage the growth of grass,
especially blue grass, rather than to re-
tard it. The ground should first be put
IN good state of cultivation; an old
potato patch makes a good starting
point.
Light hastens the ripening process.
All winter apples should be gathered
and placed in dark place, or covered.
Apples gathered even as early as Sep
TENDER keep much longer than those
gathered later, and upon this early
gathering depends the length of time
that apples can be kept in good condi-
ton.
That which has done much to give
the impression that the growing of small
fruits was both expensive and diff
ficult has been the putting of this class
OF plants in the kitchen garden. Usual
ly this garden spot was too small before.
To save space the plants are crowded
and cultivation is too difficult, and a
good yearly yield is out of the ques-
ton.
Decay very rapidly propagates ITSELF
Any fruit which is in any wise in
jured will not last The very slightest
bruise allows air to enter, and what is
discoloration soon becomes a rotten
spot, which destroys not only the apple
affected, but others with which it comes
in contact. The keeping quality de-
ponds much upon the care used in put
ting them in the cellar, and upon the
soundness.
Young trees in an old orchard are
failure, not so much because the ground
is filled with the old roots, but because
the newer plants are put into small
holes in an exhausted SOIL and where
the surrounding trees shade them.
Large holes should be dug and filed
with fresh earth, and trees as carefully
MANFRED and cultivated as when plant
ing a new orchard.
Apples may be kept fresh and crisp
the year round by keeping them in a
cellar which is both dry and cool. IL
this cellar is we'll aired. dry, and free
from mold Of all sorts, all that is needed
is to place the fruit upon shelves or in
shallow boxes, so that they will not
touch one another; or, it room be limited
wrap them each in paper. Or they can
be kept in perfectly dry sand, and kept
from contact,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-11
AGRICULTURE.

Inc 6Juo10u6 farmer Is learning that
the act Of blowing is not merely me-
chanical operation. while the great bulk
of plowmen the world over are without
single idea upon this point. Soils vary,
and seasons vary. Although many have
more or less defined ideas as to the me-
cessity for variation in treatment of
these soils, in time and manner of plow-
ing and working for the best results, do
even the most intelligent practice the
best they know?
Bulletins from the agricultural expert
ment stations should constitute valua-
BILE additions to the farm library. The
husbandman who fails to keep well
abreast of the times as to the compare
tive value of the various modes of plant
ng, cultivating, feeding, ETC., under the
varied conditions which confront him in
climate, elevation, soil, moisture, is at a
disadvantage.
The world moves. Old methods have
passed away. We do not stop now to
count the grains we plant. We do not
plant in the moon any more. We are
not satisfied with full pail of milk, if
it contains but little butter. Two blades
of grass must now grow where but one
formerly grew. Improved machinery
and advanced methods now hold sway
over the agricultural world.
There is no business or profession
which requires so bright an intellect and
30 deep study to fully comprehend as
that of agriculture. This fact is really
now beginning to be realized. So many
conditions and circumstances confront
the farmer from day to day that scores
of points must be considered before a
step can be judiciously taken.
To SOW or not to SOW wheat was once
only question within the bounds of the
local grist mill, but it is now one in
which India and the Argentine Repub-
lie figure as prominently and certainly.
One year we experiment with wheat as
feed for swine, and the next wonder
how we can afford to buy the seed.
Really, the greatest need of the Ameri-
can farmer is more markets for his crops,
rather than more crops for market.
Plant broom corn seed when the
ground is dry and warm, and on good
land which is free from weeds. Let the
rows be three and half feet apart. and
the hills two feet; if in drills, leave the
plants three or four inches apart Too
close planting will not allow full devel-
opment of the plants. while too much
room makes the brush coarse and of in
ferior quality. Give clean cultivation.
If every farmer would select by hand
few ounces of heavy wheat for seed,
and would plant these plump grains by
themselves the coming year, and observe
the results as compared with his ordi-
nary seeding, we are satisfied that such
an experiment would lead him to greater
care in the selection of his entire amount
of seed forever after Wheat which
weighs 60 pounds to the bushel will
yield more -four in proportion to its
weight, and is consequently more valua.
BILE, pound for pound.