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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15
Nursery Agents.

Travelling nursery agents seem to be
working our farmers this season, each
one having some special humbug. All
I have seen are selling budded apple
trees on common Seeding or French
crab Seeding stock. These trees are
likely to live until we have test win
ter when the root, being tender, will
kill and leave hardy top without a
root. A farmer should know that the
tree is budded above ground and un-
less planted very deep cannot root
above the bud SO as to have root as
hardy as the top, without which it
must go to the brush heap the first
winter that the ground is bare and the
temperature falls to 40 degrees. An
other trick is to have some fine story;
one sells peaches on black walnut roots
so they are hardy Another says the
heart of the tree is the life of it and
if grated it soon dies. He also says
budding does not break the heart con-
nection, therefore his trees are long
lived. Another has grapes grated on
wild grape roots, making the top hardy
SO that layers from these are as hardy
in root and top as the wild grapes.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

J. l.. Stackhouse, engineer for the
Washington Irrigation Company, in
commenting on the article given a few
weeks ago, comparing the lower with
the upper Yakima valley, says that
of the 2S5,OOO acres that are given by
Col Hewlett as lying under the High
Line, it is his opinion that perhaps
100000 acres would be covered by ex-
tension of the Sunnyside canal be-
yond Prosser and Irrigating this large
area would be the natural source of
supply, thus reducing very largely the
needed capacity of the High Line
ditch. He also estimates that the
land covered between Prosser and the
Gap above the present Sunnyside can
al would aggregate $4,000 acres.-Sun-
nyside Sun.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

brains needed to keep up, or restore
fertility. but most particularly to man
age the business end of the enterprise.
The chances are that nearly all farm
ers have brains enough to farm sue
cessfully if they will use them, there
fore we say cultivate the habit of
thinking, and reasoning. 1t is not nee
essary to be a college graduate to be
a successful farmer. The education
that can be obtained on the farm by
the person who keeps his eyes and
ears open and uses his brain may be
made sufficient.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

Prospective anti-shoddy legislation
as well as anti-adulteration legislation
of any kind brings out the guilty par
ties where the public can see them.
When such parties appear in arms
against a measure, the only working of
which will annihilate fraud, there can
be no question as to their guilt and
why intelligent and presumably hon
est senators and congressman can, for
moment, listen to them, much less
favor the side they represent, and still
hope to retain the respect of those
who have trusted them, we are wholly
unable to see.-Dakota Farmer.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

That is a lively article we publish
in this issue from Ludwig Engelman
We want every dairyman who receives
this paper, not only in the Yakima val
ley but throughout the Northwest to
read and ponder carefully over the ad-
vice and suggestions contained there
in. There are a good many problems
continually arising regarding relation
of creamery and patrons, and some OF
these are discussed by Mr.. Engelman
from the standpoint of creamery Oper-
ator. He is creamery man OF many
years experience, is widely known
among the brethren throughout the
Union, and is a frequent contributor
to creamery journals on technical sub
jects. This is about the most fOrceful
article along this line we have yet SEEM
The references to rival creamery
concern are not, of course, endorsed by
us. In fact we do not believe the pro-
prietors of lockwood Creamery, en-
ploying Mr.. Engelman, have sanction
ed such statements, nor would we
permit same to be published but for
the fact that the opposition creamery
owner says he is willing to stand the
hot shot in order that the article,
which he thinks a most excellent one,
may appear intact, and the dairymen
secure the full benefit therefrom. This
is liberal view considering the ex-
traordinary charges made and leaving
the patrons to exercise their own
judgment thereon.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

The Oregon Agriculturist says that
Oregon milk cows are again going to
the state of Washington by the car
load. That state already has more
cows than Oregon, and it is unfortu-
nate for us that good COWS are taken
from it in such large numbers to both
Washington and California"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

1t is announced that Kent has been
selected as the point where the next
annual convention of the State Dairy
mems Association will be held. The
exact date has not yet been fixed, but
it will probably be some time in Jan
uary. Efforts are being made to secure
Prof Hacker, of Minnesota, to attend
the meeting and deliver a series OF
lectures.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

Behrend's Computer is a valuable
book for dairymen, creamerymen and
farmers 1t gives tables whereby the
exact worth of any quantity of milk
or cream can be ascertained immedi-
ately. The Ranch will forward the
valuable book for 81.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

The best sort of happiness is rarely
visible to the multitude. 1t lies hid
den in odd corners and quiet places
and the eager world, which presum
ably is seeking it, hurries past and
never recognizes it, but continues to
mistake for it prosperity and riches
noise and laughter, even fame and
mere cheap notoriety.-Henry Seton
Merriam in "The VultureS."
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

We have been little slow in sup
plying some of the later applicants
with Year-BOoks, because we had to
wait for a new lot, but believe that
every one asking for one has by this
time gotten same. Those receiving
this most vAluable work may consider
themselves fortunate, as the number
printed is becoming rapidly exhausted.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

The Tngersoll Dollar Watch we fur
nish free is not in gOld-filled case,
with Swiss works and jewel bearings.
It's a good, durable timepiece though,
made in Yankee factory, and is just
as good to tell the time of day by as
one you pay $500 for.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

Congressman Jones is forninst the
indiscriminate distribution of fake
free seeds. He fought against passing
the appropriation at the last session
of Congress. He thinks that if any
money is to be spent along that line
it should be only for introduction of
new varieties that may prove of value.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

Minnesota is one state where the
agricultural college is fulfilling the
mission for which it was designed.
More than four hundred students are
enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural
College for the three-years' course, two
hundred and more in the Dairy School,
and one hundred in the Short Course.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

The suggestion that the United
States government furnish free seeds
to be sown on the burnt-over forest
lands of Western Washington is a
good one. The Ranch thinks that in
event of such action A. B. Leckenby is
the man to do the sowing. He has
made study of the grass problem in
tie Northwest for number of years.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

The Iowa Homestead, one of the
leading agricultural papers of the Mid
die States, sold at auction the other
day for $4,000.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

The Ingersoll Dollar Watch we give
away is just the thing to carry around
the farm, on hunting or fishing trips,
etc. 1t is guaranteed to keep time.
See our one-fourth page advertise
ment. Order early.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

We do not send a receipt for sub
scription remittances received. 1t
would cost us a good deal of money
for postage, and take up great deal
of extra time. 1t is not necessary, as
the tag on the liable shows the date to
which the subscription is paid.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

The adventure of Dairy Commission
er Bailey, of Oregon, as told in this
issue, teaches us that the race is not
always to the Swift.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

wThe paper Is sent to each subscriber until an Or
der to discontinue is received from the subscriber
We must be notified in writing, by letter or posta'
card when q subscriber wishes his paper stopped.
Returning the paper will not answer, as we cannot
nd 1t on our list from the name alone on the pa
per. We must have both name and address, and
ail arrearages or dues must be paid as required by
law.
Da of ex piration of subscription is shown on
your paper by address label containing your name
Fall ng to receive the paper regularly you should
notify the Seattle office at once, when mlstaK es,
II any, will be corrected ,
Address all communications to THE RANCH,
Metropolitan Bldg, Seattle Washington.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

The Tacoma Poultry Association
will hold their ninth annual show in
Tacoma, Wash, December 10Th to jan
uary 3td, F.. w. Hitchcock, judge. Com
petition open to the world. Cash prizes,
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

$3.50 for first and proportionate prizes
on second and thirds. Harry H. Col
Her. Secretary, Tacoma, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

At one time farming could be done
mainly by muscle. The time has now
arrived when the main power needed
on the farm is brains. Not only are
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

Wanted-The national pure food law
passed by the next session of Con-
gress.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

Senator Oleo Turner, traitor to the
dairymen's interests, has been perma-
nently retired. Let his fate be a
warning to other aspiring politicians
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

Look at the date of the label on your
address tag. Does it read right?
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1902-11-15

Send your HIDES FURs. WOOL and PELTS to
n. r. NORTON & CO., SEATTLE
Wool Pullers and Tanners, Highese Casl Prices
Prompt Returns. Agents for Zenoleum Sh Dip
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12
COST OF FREE LUNCHES
AN EFFORT OF LOCAL SALOON
KEEPERS TO ABOLISH THEM.
The Extra Trade Drawn Is Not Sun-
cient Inducement to Warrant
Their Maintenance.

Another effort is being made on the part
of leading saloon keepers in Indianapolis
to do away with the free lunch. A quiet
canvass is now being made TO have all
the saloon keepers indorse the movement
TO abolish lunches, and if 1t is successful
there will be many more nickels and dimes
spent over lunch counters in the future.
The free lunch is looked upon by many
as a necessity, but saloon keepers &C
knowledge they have no one to blame but
themselves for the large sums they pay
annually in maintaining counter or table,
for free lunches are served during a greater
part of the day.
1T costs me nearly $500 year to main
tain my free-lunch counter" said an owner
of a saloon in the down town district yes
terday. Some of the other proprietors
pay more than that in order to draw
trade. 1t is a question whether we would
not make more money by dispensing with
the free lunch. If we can get all the
saloon keepers in the city, or at least a
large majority of them. to agree to abol-
ish the free food we will see If We can't
make just as much profit without the
lunch.
Jealousy among the saloon keepers is
responsible for the present state of affairs.
Each tries 10 Guido the other In giving
away an expensive lunch. Many give roast
beef, weiner-wurst, salads, celery, baked
beans and any number of other things.
If a man would come in and eat sand
witch or partake of a light lunch and buy
a few glasses of beer we would not OBJ
ject but there any number of men,
especially clerks in down town stores, who
eat their MONDAY meal at the free-lunch
counters. They pay cents for a glass
of beer and eat Is or 20 cents worth OF
food. They never spend any money in the
place except at the time when they can
get a meal with a glass of beer. Do you
think there is any profit in that kind OF
business? Free lunch is served TO attract
customers, but saloon keepers do not ex-
meet man to eat square meal with
5 cent glass of beer. If we would all agree
to abolish the lunch we would make more
money 1t would be all right TO have
cheese and crackers or something that way,
or even that could be left out.
MANY saloon keepers are now selling
blue point oysters at 1 cent each. There
is no profit in oysters at that price when
we have to pay for the help, crackers
and reIishes that go with them. But blue
points about pay for themselves, and at
the same time attract bar trade. The sal
walton of the saloon keepers is to abolish
the free lunch, and l predict that this
will be done before long"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12
MORE GRAVES OPENED
BOASTS OF GHOULS FOUND TO BE
BASED ON FACT.
CantreIl Visited Cemeteries with De-
tectfves and JOked About His
Chastity Business.

Graves which Rufus Cantrell and John
McEndree declare they have robbed within
the past two years were opened by Detec-
tives Asch and Manning yesterday. Their
Investigations proved that the ghouls have
told the truth and that their depredations
kave been as extensive as their boasts i'm
Piled.
The detectives, in company with Can
trell and Martin, went to Lick Creek Gem
etery, south of the city. The graves of
Edward McMullen, Edward JONES' Penney
WHITEHEAD and Hubbard McMullen were
opened and found 10 contain nothing but
pine boxes. A number of other graves
were opened and found to be empty. After
leaving the Lick Creek Cemetery the party
drove to the Beach Grove Cemetery, on the
Churchman pike Cantrell said that, with
McEndree and Martin. he had opened the
grave of Frank Bennett, but found that
medical students to handle and they did
not remove it. The grave was opened and
the box looked as though it had been tam
pered with. The face board of the coffin
had been jerked off. as several of the
screws were broken. From this same
graveyard Cantrell said he stole the body
of an old farmer.
While the party was in the graveyard an
old farmer was passing and, seeing the
men inside. walked into the graveyard.
Asch explained to the stranger that they
were looking for empty graves. The
stranger said that he had always been
told that ghouls had entered the Beach
Grove Cemetery. He said that he had
heard that the body of an old soldier had
been taken out of its grave. Ii was the
same case the party was discussing.
The detectives then drove TO South Eb-
enezer Cemetery, where the graves of Hen
ry Milspaugh and several other graves were
opened and found empty. AT Round Hill
Cemetery the graves of Redmond Kelly and
buried from Hoyt avenue, near Olive street,
were found empty. The mother and daugh-
ter died at the same time and We're buried
togther. Cantrel. in digging open the
grave. laughingly remarked that IL was no
use in opening it, as he and McEndree had
stolen the two bodies and had taken them
10 the Central Medical College. He said
he remembered that case very we'll as
double funeral was held. He said ne at
tended the funeral. driving out 10 the
graveyard a little in the rear OF the reg
ular procession. He said he had marked
the graves and on the second night he had
returned with his accomplices TO steal the
two bodies.
In several OF the graveyards visited yes
terday by the detectives no marks OF iden-
LITIGATION could be found. The detectives
said that people who have relatives buried
in any OF the outside graveyards which are
not marked the police department should
how many graves have been despoiled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Failure of Fail Creek Boulevard Plan
Voting Machines Favored

The Commercial Club committee ap-
pointed some time ago to conduct negotia-
tons between the city and the property
owners who are expected to donate land
for the Fall creek boulevard reported to
the directors of the club yesterday that it
had failed in its task. The committee was
unable to induce property owners to deed
their land to the city. Some property own
ers between Meridian street and Central
avenue demanded 5000 for the 1O0-foot
strip they were requested to give. An eff
fort was made to induce property owners
in the neighborhood to donate the SO 1000
necessary TO buy the land, but the sum
could not be raised.
The committee does not favor the city
paying the 5000, and limited that the con-
demnation plan was about the only way in
which the boulevard could be built. Mem
bers of the committee believe that the
boulevard project will be killed or at least
postponed for some time.
The Commercial Club favors voting ma
chimes, and has adopted resolution TO be
forwarded to the County Commissioners
advocating the buying of voting machines.
The directors of the club think that with
machines the time saved would permit
larger and fewer precincts. and the saving
in expenses of election officers would soon
pay for the machines. They also argue
that the machines would enable people to
know the result of election in a few
minutes and would eliminate the charges
of illegalities and frauds
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12
IDENTITY YELLED IN MYSTERY
Insane Hospital Authorities Seeking
Patrick BannleOn's Relatives.

The authorities at the Central Insane
Hospital would like to find The relatives
Of Patrick Bannleon, who died at the in
stitution yesterday. A little over two
years ago the man was picked UP on the
railroad track near Massachusetts ave-
nue.. He was badly bruised aud ii was
supposed that he had fallen from a train.
The police took charge OF him for a few
days and then he was sent TO the hospital
on September "a 1900. BannleOn was the
name which he gave in his most lucid in
tervals and the hospital people in
clined TO believe that il was his right
name. At times he spoke of people of the
same name in Richmond, but all efforts
TO get into communication with them
failed. The man is thirty-seven years DID,
had a common school education and was a
blacksmith by trade. He was not violent
ly insane.
In the event his relatives are not found
an order from the clerk of the court to
have him buried here will be secured.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12
SUPREME PRESIDENT IN TOWN.
F. j. kierce Visits Sherman Council,
OF the N. NJ. L.

F. ]. Kierce, supreme president of the Y.
NJ. l., was in the city yesterday and last
night was entertained at an informal re-
ception by Sherman Council, Y. NJ. l., at
st. Joseph's Hall. Mr.. Kierce's home is
in San Francisco. He is making trip
through the Eastern jurisdiction and will
visit the larger cities. He will go TO Chi
cago from here and then to New Orleans.
Mr.. Kierce made a short talk before the
local members of the Y. Nj. l., in which
he gave a history of the order from its or
ganiZation in 1881 to the present time. The
y. NJ. /. was organized in San Francisco
in 1881 by six young men. 1t has steadily
increased in membership and councils have
been instituted in nearly every large city
in the country. Indiana has a membership
of 1,50o. but in the West the order is even
better established. Mr.. Kierce spoke at
some length on the good that can be de-
rived by local councils securing capable
men TO lecture before them. He said all
young men in the Y. NJ. |. should make
study of Catholicism in order to perpetuate
the religion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12
A THANKSGIVING DINNER.
1t Will BE Given by the knights Of
Honor in This City.

A committee was appointed sometime
ago by the various lodges of the knights
of Honor to arrange a Thanksgiving din
ner for the widows and orphans of de-
ceased members and friends of the organi-
zation. The committee has spared neither
time nor money to make this the largest
affair of the kind ever given by any fra
ternal organization. Elaborate preparations
have been made, and a menu prepared that
would do credit to a high-class hotel. The
dinner will be served in the room at 201
South Meridian street, formerly occupied by
the A. Kiefer Drug Company. Attractive
and neat invitations will be issued. The
room will be handsomely decorated in the
colors of the order and music will be pro-
vided One of the leading cafes of the city
has been awarded the contract to prepare
the dinner. The Knights of Honor is sec
ond. to the oldest fraternal beneficial or
ganization in the United States, and the
Oldest in Indianapolis. This dinner is given
exclusively by the Knights of Honor. No
outside contributions will be accepted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12

The first appointment announced by Will
liam f Davis. newly elected county clerk
was that OF Uncle Joe" Brown as a deputy
IN the Office. Mr.. Brown has been en-
,pIoyed in the county clerks Office for
nearly thirty years and is considered one
or the fixtures OF the Office. Although an
old man, he does the work OF the Office as
easily as the younger clerks. He Is a
Democrat and was originally appointed by
his nephew a Democrat UnWritten in
formation I'm the county clerks Office is
always TO be found with Mr.. Brown and
his name and face are familiar 20 all the
lawyers and other persons who have bust
ness In tine clerks office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12
Police After Petty Thieves.

Within the past three days several stores
on the outskirts of the city have been en-
tered during the night, but nothing of much
value has been taken. The police and de-
tective departments are making efforts to
stop the thieving. On Monday night the
home of George G. Tanner, at 1405 North
Delaware street was entered, and the thief
obtained $50. A broken screen at one of the
rear windows showed where the marauder
had entered.
The same night William Hickey's saloon
at 800 West Tenth street was robbed. A
quantity of cigars and tobacco was taken.
Elmer Mclaughlin, a saloon keeper at
2901 East Michigan street, reported yes
terday to the police that his place had been
entered early in the morning and several
bottles of whisky and some cigars carried
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12
WILL CLOSE GAMBLING HOUSES.
superintendent TaGe Issues Instruc-
tiOns to the Police.

superintendent Taffe gave Capt. Martin
Hyland instructions last night to issue or
ders to all the sergeants and patrolmen to
visit the places where it is suspected that
gambling is carried on and have them
closed. Captain Hyland issued the orders
at the night roll-call telling the men TO
visit every place in the city where gamb-
ling is alleged TO be in operation, inform
the proprietor 10 stop the games at once
and keep them closed. He gave orders
ling is going on the proprietor must be ar
rested and the place at once closed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-12

gether will cause the investment of about
81 900. 900, and this. the mayor believes, is an
added inspiration 10 liberality.
The committee in charge OF the soliciting,
which is composed of A. G. Harris, Mayor
Bookwalter, r. +. Gavin, II. u. Brown.
John j. Appel, George W. Brown, Albert
Sahm and others, has also issued appeal
for further aid.
The financial trustees will meet at the
Commercial Club at noon to-day 10 discuss
plans for the collection of the amount al
ready subscribed.