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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01
vETCH CROP PROFITABLE.

The most profitable cereal crop
grown by Benton county, Ore, farm
ers this season is vetch. Over 5000
bushels hes been sold at an average
price of $1.35 for 60-pound bushels.
Exclusive of a number of small lots,
the amount of which is unobtainable,
the amount sold is 474,S00 pounds at
"a cents pound.
The yield of the threshed product is
greater than wheat. John Whitaker
grew 1915 bushels on 100 acres. Last
year his crop averaged 81 bushels per
acre. A ten-acre field in the southern
portion of the county made yield of
SO bushels per acre. Albert ZierOlf
sowed vetch and winter oats, and
threshed of the mixed crop 40 bushels
per acre, and sold the seed at 80 cents
per bushel, realizing $36 per acre from
his land.
The resaon for sowing oats and yetch
mixed is that so sOwn the product
could be harvested with binder like
wheat or oats, while vetch alone has
like hay, making the threshing expen-
sive. After threshing, when mixed,
the oats can easily be separated by
cleaners from the vetch. Next year
John Whitaker expects to SOW all his
vetch in this way.
With over 5000 bushels of vetch seed
sold, the demand for seed at 2A cents
per pound is scarcely half satisfied.
Several of the largest growers of the
seed have had offers from various
parts of the state and Washington to
take their entire crop. Both Doug
las county man and a Vancouver
buyer offered to take the entire crop
of Mr.. Whitaker, aggregating nearly
2,4OO bushels
Western Washington and Southern
Oregon have secured little or no seed,
and there, as in the Willamette valley,
counties the great virtue of the crop
for hay for the silo or for other pur-
poses, is coming to be known. Benton
farmers say it is the most prolific of
hay crops. Four tons per acre is COM
mon, and six tons per acre is not infre-
quent as a yield. A prominent grower
said yesterday he could have netted
$40 per acre from his land by cutting
his vetch for hay this season. 1t would
have brought $40 per ton and the yield
would have been sufficient to give the
figure named.
Local growers claim that when the
present demand for seed for local pur-
poses is satisfied that new demand
will arise from the East, where pro.
duction of the seed will be beset with
great difficulties, if not impossibilities
and where the virtue of the crop is
sure to become known within short
time. At present figures, farmers claim
vetch, as to profit, will almost double
wheat at rs cents per bushel.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01
FARMERS INSTITUTE
AT CREWS RIVER
BY our Staff Correspondent.

CfeyS River, Il Iludy anu odIui uoJ ,
Sept. IS and 10. The instructors were
Prof. N o. Booth, horticulturist, and
Prof. w. H. Lawrence, botanist of the
State Experiment Station, and G. H.
Smith, of Minnesota. The settlement
at Greys River is located in a narrow
valley about Is miles northeast of
Astoria, and at the head of navigation
on Greys river They have a daily
boat to and from Astoria, which is
their market for farm produce. There
is fine timber on the mountains on
either side of the valley where large
amount of logging is being done, and
the camps provide a considerable
market for farm produce. The Gil
mate is mild and the rainfall abund-
ant The lands in the valley are very
fertile and easy of cultivation. All
the clovers and grasses grow luXur-
iantly. and produce abundant crops
of hay.
Until within a few years hay has
been the principle market crop. Al
though both soil and climate seem
we'll adapted to the profitable pro-
duction of apples, pears, plums and
berries, very little attention has been
given to fruit growing, except Tor
home use Wherever any OF the above
have been planted and cared for, the
trees are exceptionally healthy and
very productive Apples are OF good
size and quality, but not highly Gull
tured. The Evergreen blackberry
grows luxuriantly along the fences
around old stumps or logs, and bears
enormous crops of large, richly color
ed berries.
Some years ago a few of the p1on-
GERS began to pay some attention 10
dairying, with such satisfying results
that today dairying is the leading ana
most profitable branch of industry.
There are probably nifty families IN
fhe district, and at least tWo-thlrds
of these are making dairying the lead
ing factor in their system OF farming.
Here. as elsewhere, however, there is
to be found a wide variation between
the results achieved by different
farmers. although even the least pro-
2rGSSlVG were S6Cul luS iOoui'o 'h~'
a few years ago would have been
considered good The lowest monthly
income reported for any herd being
trifle over four dollars per COW per
month. while the highest record was
given as $4,000 per month for hero
of 10 COWS.
The Institute.
Was held in the church, and fair au-
dience gathered, many farmers bring
ing their families. The Institute was
called to order by Mr.. H. T. Ahlberg,
one of the pioneer farmers and dairy
men. who has lived in the valley Tor
% years. He congratulated those
present on their good fortune in Sc
curing the Farmers Institute en-
phasizing the necessity and value OF
improved methods in the production
and marketing of all kinds of produce
but more especially butter. He briefly
mentioned his visit to the Washing
ton Agricultural College and Expert
ment Station last June, when he was
agreeably surprised at the extent and
character of the work being done Tor
the upbuilding and betterment OF the
business of farming, the good Work
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-10-01

every farmer to avail himself OF this
avenue of securing valuable informa-
ton free of cost. He then introduced
G.. l.. Smith, who explained the aims
and purposes of Farmers Institutes"
laying great emphasis upon the fact
that the instruction in the Institute
was always practical, rather than the
oratical. The statement made relat-
ing to things accomplished, to what
had been DONE rather than what some
one imagined might be done. Primar-
lily the Institute was School of Ag
riculture," where the best methods and
practices of the most successful farm
ers was presented in way to attract
attention, arrest the thought and
arouse the interest of those present.
The wide variations in results secur-
ed by different farmers under linden
tical conditions indicated that knowl'
edge of how and why to do things
was quite as important a factor in sue
cessful farming as muscle.
While there were often local con-
ditions peculiar to each locality,
there were certain general conditions
and principles that were the same
everywhere. These principles were
the foundations of success. Their OBJ
servance and application were of vital
Importance the local exceptions and
variations being usually of minor i'm
portance, and exercising only modi-
flying influence, generally easily con-
NV n, intn11iOpnt
worker.
Insect Pests
Was the subject taken up by the next
speaker, Prof. w. H. Lawrence, who
handled it in a way to convince the
audience that he knew what he was
talking about. He placed strong en-
phasis upon the fact that to success
fully combat the attack of insects and
prevent their ravages the farmer
should know the life history and hab-
it's of the insect, how it obtained it's
food-whether by sucking or biting.
To the first or sucking class belonged
such pests as the apple aphis, cherry
aphis, and the woody aphis, which are
soft bodied. The San Jose and Oyster
Shell scale, which are hard bodied.
These are to be killed with external
irritants, such as whale oil soap, kero-
sene emulsion, lime and sulphur.
The biting insects, such as larvae of
the codling moth, all forms of beetles,
or the larvae of beetles, cherry slugs,
ETC., are to be combated with poisons.
such as Paris green, arsenite of soda
or arsenite of lead. The first class are
to be sprayed whenever or wherever
they appear. With the second class
it is best to study their habits and
get the poison on the fruit or leaves
just before they appear.
He emphasized the fact that the Bull
letins of the State Experiment Sta
ton containing all needful informa-
ton regarding these insects and the
most successful methods Of fighting,
also the formulas for preparing the
various sprays, how to mix and apply
them. These bulletins would be sent
free to all citizens of the state. He
urged the farmers to cooperate in
destroying the pests and cited the
fact that the market value Of orchard
products depended upon the manner
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
READY TO BEGIN WORK
IN ENGINEER OFFICE
Captain Morrow to Take Up
Duties Next Monday.
NEWCOMER BACK TO ARMY
High Praise Bestowed on Him by Col
onel Biddle, and COneurred in by
His Colleagues.

Capt. Jay ]. Morrow. the newly ap-
pointed assistant to the Engineer Com
missioner of the District. will assume
active charge OF his duties next Monday
His official rank will be second assist
ant, because he is junior by several flies
to Capt. Chester Harding, now chief as
sistant to Colonel Biddle
Captain Newcomer left the District
sclvtce last Thursday upon the arrival
in Washington Of the company to which
he had been assigned. He has been as
sistant to the Engineer Commissioner
nearly four years. AS an expression of
appreciation of his services the Commits
sioners today forwarded to him a letter.
a copy Of which will be transmitted to
General Gillespie. Chief of Engineers.
The letter was drafted by Colonel Bid
die and is as follows:
Capt. Henry c. Newcomer Corps OF
Engineers. u. S. A.. has been relieved
from duty as assistant to the Engineer
Commissioners. in pursuance OF orders
from the War Department. Captain
Newcomer has been on duty in this of
flee since January 15 1900. He has had
charge of all surface work, including
street improvements. country roads
sidewalks, trees, etc. besides such i'm
portant works as the Massachusetts
Avenue Bridge, plans for the Connects
cut Avenue Bridge over Rock Greek, re.
modelling the Aqueduct Bridge over the
Potomac River, railroad work due e
the elimination of grade crossings, and
| the construction of the Union Station
Captain Newcomer is a man of the
highest character and industry, and has
exceptional mental qualifications Ir
the large questions Of city development
and important engineering construc
tions. he has shown competency and
| Judgment; I'm the mass OF minor Ques
tons that came before him and in hi.
| decisions he has displayed unfiaggins
| patience and courtesy, absolute fairness
and justice. i desire to express in the
name OF the Commissioners their ap
| probation Of his valuable services Il
| the District OF Columbia ,"
Commissioner mcfarland In a not,
| relative to Captain Newcomers serv
ices, says: Il cordially approve the ex
preston OF Colonel Biddie. 1t is a mat
ter OF deep regret that the District II
| to lose the services OF Captain New
conner. which we all appreciate 8,
/ highly"
Commissioner West says: 1T is Will
very great pleasure and apprecIa tior
that 1 add my name to this deserved
approval OF Captain Newcomers serv
ices in the government OF the Distric
of Columbia
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
DISTRICT MILK BILL
GIVEN FULL APPROVAL
Commissioners to Send Favorable Re-
port to Congress on Measure Sub
mitted for Consideration.

The District Commissioners today APP
proved a bill sumltted to them by the
chairman of the House Committee on
District Affairs. providing for the pro-
lection OF producers, manufacturers,
vendors of milk and cream and of law
full milk beverages composed mainly OF
milk. in the District of Columbia.
The bill authorizes, among other
things, the use of a registered trade
mark by the milk dealers, and pro-
vides a penalty for the use by any other
person Of bottles bearing the dealers
trademark.
In a report on the bill DR.. w. c.
Woodward. Health officer, says:
THE purpose of the bin is, as
understand It, to protect each milk
dealer in his right to the exclusive use
of such receptacles and accessories
thereto as he may provide for use in
connection with his business. In so
far as the proposed bill. IL enacted.
would accomplish that purpose, 1t rep
resents.< IN my opinion. de~i-~l HE legis-
lation and should be enacted"
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
THE MISSOURI SOCIETY
HAS BOX LUNCH PARTY
Lieutenant Commander John ]. Knapp
Talks of rIavy in Spanish War and
Of Filipino Characteristics.

The Missouri Society had a box party
at Spanish War Veterans Hall, 71s Sixth
Street northwest, Saturday night Each
woman member brought a lunch. which
was divided with some man. chosen by
lot. Edith Knight played a plano solo.
and Eva Hurd and Sadie Trumbuli gave
Rotations.
The speaker of the evening was Lieut..
Ccmdr. John J. Knapp. L. S. N. who re-
viewed the work Of the navy in the war
with Spain. He spoke of the popular
Ignorance on naval matters before the
war with Spain, when even many mem
bers of Congress did not have a true
Appreciation Of the excellence OF the
navy He described the principal opera
tions of the navy in the Spanish war,
dwelling particularly upSn the work In
the Philippines. He praised the army
for its valor and praised Governor Taft,
Gen. Luke e. Wright. Arthur w. Fergu-
son, General Chaffee, and others who
saw service in the Philippines. Among
Missourifns who distinguished thern-
selves in the Philippines he cited Maj
Gen. John G. Bates. Capt. John J. Perish
ing. who conquered the Moros. and Capt
Jesse NJ. Roper, who lost his life res
cuing a sailor.
Lieutenant Commander Knapp had
charge Of he nautical station in Manila
where Filipino youths receive instruc-
ton. Barring a streak of duplicity In
have resulted Eom ma:iy years of Span
ish misrule, he tho light there were grca
possibilities for the Fiiipinos intellec-
tual and moral Development
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
POE is ON THE DIXIE
SAILING TO PANAMA

BALTIMORE. Nd. Dec. 2S-Among
the noncommissioned officers who sail
ed on the Dixie from Philadelphia to-
day was John r. Poe. jr. He is one Of
the sons of John Poe of this city. and
is famous through his connection with
the Princeton football team.
Young John Pee belonged to the class
of '95 in Princeton, and fought in the
Spanish-American war five years ago.
Johnnie" Poe is one of the famous
Poe family of Baltimore, and of
Princeton. it might be added. for every
generation of Poes. who are all relatives
of the famous Edgar Allen Poe. sends
its male representatives to Nassau. And
somehow, every Poe seems to get on
the football team and do heroic things.
johnnie was halfback in 81, 80
and '93. Every year since then he has
with Garrett Cochran and Hillebrand
formed the most famous trio Of coaches
q in the history of college athletics. He
has coached Annapolis. besides.
He enlisted in the Fifth Maryland
Volunteers at the beginning of the
Spanish war, and a year later became
connected with the regular infantry ser
vice in the lower Philippines, being an
orderly on General Bates STAFF there.
In the last couple of years he has been
living on a ranch in New Mexico with
several other Princeton men. Hearing
that there was likely to be some active
service, he Joined the Marine Corps in
Baltimore, and for his splendid record
was made a sergeant. He is in Com
pany c. commanded by Captain Hop
kins. His cousin. Lieut.. c. II. Mather,
IS also at League Island.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
GUNB0AT DIXIE SAILS
WITH TROOPS FOR COLON

Carving $50 marines and large guam
titles OF ammunition and supplies. the
gunboat Dixie sailed from League Isl
and navy yard, Philadelphia, this
morning for Colon.
Brigadier General Elliott, who is TO
command the marines on the isthmus,
was among the sunboat's passengers,
and Lieutenant Colonel Waller is in
command of the two battalions of ma
rines who sailed for the isthmus.
General Elliott went from Washing
ton to Philadelphia yesterday afternoon
and boarded the gunboat, which was
the scene of great activity yesterday.
Spanish war days were recalled by the
great haste with which provisions and
supplies were rushed on board the
Dixie.
The officers who sailed on the Dixie
were Brigadier General Elliott, Cap
tain Leonard and Lieutenant Evans;
Major Radford. Captain Matthews, Cap
tain Powell, Lieutenant Colonel Biddle,
Lieutenant Colonel Waller, Major Ma
honey, Major Cole; regimental adju-
tants. Capt A. S. Williams and c. II
Lyman; battalion adjutants, First
Lieut.. E. B. Miller, First Lieutenant
Mccormick: Captains Reid, Bootes,
Hopkins, Jolly. c. C Carpenter. Wal
lace: Second Lieutenants Wills, Smith
Kilgore. Merriam. Yates, and Hamilton
The Washington times., 1903-12-28

population of Panama with that of Co
lombia. The amount would be about
81 COO. 900. and would be applied to the
purpose of assisting Colombia in hqui-
dating her exterior indebtedness, al
though Panama has never received any
benefit from these loans.
This is conditional. however. upon the
complete recognition by Colombia OF
the independence Of Panama.
Preparing for War.
Another object to be served by the
deliberate course OF the State Depart
ment is a thorough preparation by the
United States military forces for war.
II war there must be. Although there
have been agents of the army and navy
I'm Panama and Colombia for several
months getting information regarding
defenses, roads. trails and other sub
jects of military interest there Is yet
much TO learn and the longer war can
be averted. the better prepared will be
the United States to make it short and
decisive.
The marines now on the Isthmus are
improving their defenses daily, and by
reconnoisances are steadily increasing
their knowledge of the country.
In any event there will be no answer
given to General Reyes by the State De
partment until after the arrival at
Colon OF the Dixie, which left Philadei-
phia this morning with Brigadier Gen
eral Elliott and COO marines.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
MAJOR LEES BODY TO Be
TAKEN TO CANTON, OHIO
knights Templars Will Escort Remains
of Civil War Veteran to Sta
tion This Evening.

While working at his desk in the copy
right division of the Library of Con-
gress. where he had been employed for
the past seven years. Major Edwin A
Lee, sixty years old. died suddenly of
heart failure yesterday afternoon. A
verdict OF death from natural causes
was issued by the Coroner and the re-
mains were removed to his home, 32s
John Marshall Place northwest, and
afterward prepared for burial.
Major Lee came to Washington from
Canton, Ohio. He served in the civil
war with an Ohio regiment.
The body will be shipped tonight.
Members OF the knights Templars, or
which Mr.. Lee was a prominent mem
Der, will escort the remains to the sta
ton at o'clock this evening. Funeral
services will be held I'm Canton, where
Mr. Lees mother and son reside. His
wife, who has been living mere with
him, will accompany the body TO Canton
Employees OF the Library have sent
several floral designs as tokens Of the
high esteem in which Major Lee was
held by his associates
Major Lee was a neighbor and friend
of the late President Mckinley, and at
one time both men were candidates for
county Offices on the Republican ticket
Major Lee was the only man on the
ticket elected, running well ahead OF
Mckinley and the other Republican
nominees.
In his early career Major Lee was
an actor. and as such supported some of
the most eminent thespians Of the time.
Watchman Davis found the dead man
at his desk Major Lee had failed. as
was his usual custom. TO call for the
mail at the desk. Davis. whose atten-
ton was called to the omission, made
the remark. III go search for him and
will bring him, unless he Is dead
A few moments later he opened the
door of the copyright room and discoV-
cred the tragedy
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
TO CONTINUE,
SAYS WEATHER MAN
Day of Comparative Warmth Promised Tomor-
row, But Wintry Waves Will Follow

morning, Gold waves seem to be form
ing at the rate of one a day, and there
Is no telling when they will stop com
ing" The forecasters have accurately
predicted the time when each wave
would arrive. and when Il would go
away, but before they finish figuring or
the progress of one wave their alter
ton has been drawn to another follow
ing on it's heels.
There was plenty of good skating in
the vicinity of Georgetown today. The
sealion pond at Zoo ParE was frozen
solid, and about $50 lovers of the sport
had a good days fun.
There were also a number of skaters
on the Little River, near the first cause
wag. bet 1t is said that the ice there
is not so solid. There is Il thin sheet
of ice over the Potomac, near the Aque-
duct Bridge. which, If the present cold
weather continues for few days, viii
be safe for skating.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28

The cold wave Is still Upon Washing
ton. The temperature last night at 10
o'clock was 80 degrees above zero. In
the night the weather grew still colder,
and at 8 o'clock this morning the Their
mometer showed 20 degrees above. The
sunshine raised the temperature some
what. and at noon the thermom ter was
at % degrees. At o'clock the tempera-
ture was o.
The slight rise in temperature in the
early part of last night and this morn
ing is not considered of much import
ance. The Weather Bureau expects an
other fan tonight. but tomorrow there
is TO be a day of comparative warmth.
The forecasters say the mercury on
Wednesday win sink again as the re-
suit of cold wave in the West which
is coming this way at rapid rate. AS
1t was expressed at the Bureau this
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
ers OF the Capital Traction Company
for the election Of directors will be held
senger Station. on WEDNESDAY, the
18TH DAY OF JANUARY. 1904 The
polls VIII be opened at 10 a. m. and
dent; c. NJ. KOoNEs, Secretary.
OFFICE OF MUTUAL FIRE INsUR-
ANCF COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. 902 Pennsylvania
Avenue northwest. Washington, No
titled that the managers have ordered
paid to the members a return Of savings
according to the value OF each policy
at the close OF 1902. Renewals for 1904
time al the rate OF one per centun On
the premium notes, and POLICIES
MUST BE PRESENTED that pay
fnents may be entered thereon Polt-
Cies expire on the last Monday in De-
cember (2Sth). Please attend early and
~ ~ L. FIERCE BoTELER.
de1.815,22,2S Secretary
NOTICE TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
is hereby given OF meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Interstate Medicine
Company to be held at 34 G Street
northwest, Washington, d. c., JAN
UARY is 1904 at the hour Of D. m,
for the purpose of increasing the capi-
tai stock OF said company from $4,000 20
$40 goo. J. WORTH CARNAdAN. NAH
LON PURCELL. rALVEN T. kASE. II
A. THOMPSON, N. S. PURCELL,
Trustees dezo.A.1a4
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING-Tne trustees OF international Mar
bleite Company, OF the District Of CO.
lumbia. do hereby call a meeting OF It's
stockholders for 10 o'clock a. m on DE-
CEMBER q. 1903. at the Southern offlce
Of the company, go Austell Building, At
lanta- Ca. 10 consider issuing bonds or
the company and securing the same by
mortgage, and for other purposes g. g.
GLOVER. JAS. p. FIELD. I. l.
GRAVES, NJ G. EMERY. E G. NEEl4
Trustees. del4ZlrB
SPECIAL NOTICE-A meeting OF the
Eiremen's Insurance Company. of Wash
ington and Georgetown will be held. at
its Office on MONDAY. JANUARY 4TH.
1904 at ~ O'CLOCK. NJ for the cleo
ton of thirteen directors. Polls open
at II a. m. G. w. HOWARD. Secretary.
del7-1st-
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
MAJOR O. H. CURTIS
DIES IN OXFORD, N. Y

Major o. H. Curtis. for many years
an employee Of the Senate. died on Sat
urday at his home in oxford. n. Y He
had been in iil-health for two or three
years. and had not been in Washington
since the opening of the present Con
gress. Major Curtis was formerly an
assistant doorkeeper in the Senate. and
for the past four years has been a clerk
in the Office of the Clerk of the Senate
He was sixty-five years Of age. His
funeral will take place In Oxford to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1903-12-28
ITALY NOW RECOGNIZES
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

Count Cellere. charge d'affaires of the
Italian embassy. has prepared a note
announcing Italy's recognition of Pan
anna, which Will be presented to NJ
Gunau-VariIla on his return from New
York this evening.
The note sets forth that Italy gives
fun and free recognition Of the SOW
ereign powers OF Panama as an indie
pendent state.
The Netherlands is now practically
the only European country that has not
given recognition 70 the new republic.