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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15
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to all the lovers of the really meritor-
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The replica of this work which has
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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15
IRRIGATION HOMES,

Judge Cyrus Happy of Spokane, hon.
orary vice-president of the National IT.
rigation Congress, and recognized as
the father Of irrigation in the Spokane
country, has this to say of farming by
irrigation:
eff any one had predicted ten years
ago the marvellous results in the way
of products and profits now being real
lied in Washington from irrigated
lands, he would have been considered
crazy. Nowhere in the United States
are the lands yielding such returns to
the owners as they are in the Pacific
Northwest, from irrigated orchards,
where the growing of the apple, pear
and cherry crop is being reduced to a
science. In the Yakima and Wen
atchee valleys, where sufficient time
has elapsed to grow orchards to the
state of bearing crops Of fruit, the
profits being realized from these or
chards, and the prices being paid for
such lands, are almost incredible.
Spokane is favorably situated as re-
spects irrigation, and the growing OF
the best varieties Of winter apples,
pears and cherries. In two or three
years the young orchards now growing
on irrigated lands in Spokane territory
will begin profitable bearing. Then
the advantages of irrigation to accrue
to Spokane will become most apparent
so far as dollars and cents go, but the
best crop any country can produce Is
good citizens. Anarchy never grows
upon farm, little or big. The irri-
gated district combines the most sci
entific cultivation Of the soil, while
eliminating all the most Objectionable
features of the farm. The home is
near the school house, church, stores
and neighbors; and in the case OF
Spokane's irrigated districts, will be
close to good transportation facilities.
"Under such favorable conditions,
and in view of the fact that the public
lands are so soon to become exhausted,
there can be no doubt that the city OF
Spokane will be surrounded by den
sity of population engaged in cultivat
ing the soil, which will greatly add to
it's growth, wealth and attractiveness.
GAS we look at 1t now, whatever de-
velopment takes place within $50 miles
of Spokane in the way OF irrigation
and fruit growing will inure greatly to
the advantage Of Spokane; but this
city's greatest benefit will accrue from
the irrigation of those irrigable lands
like those in the Spokane valley and
other outlying districts within an
hours ride by trolley cars from the
city. These districts will not only be
densely populated, but doubtless will
become as beautiful and attractive to
the tourist and pleasure seeker as are
the orange groves in California and
Florida. With the great abundance OF
cheap water power which the Spokane
River will provide, it does not require
any stretch of imagination to see these
beautiful suburban orchard communi-
ties lighted up all night with arc
lights, and abundantly provided with
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

ton but will furnish power to plants
in Butte, Anaconda and Helena. BY
July 1 more than 1900 men Will be
employed on the work. The immens-
ity of the undertaking is shown by the
fact that $4,000 barrels of cement will
be used. Loaded on cars this would
compose train nine miles long. One
thousand tons of steel will also be
used.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

Keep the young calf looking for
more all the time, but give it enough
to keep up healthy growth. More
young calves are killed overlooking
than by being starved to death.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

Because mango, which has existed
for many years among the horses and
ponies on the Umatilla reservation has
been left to run its course uninter-
ruptedly, the farmers on the reserva-
ton and others who reside near have
entered complaint with DR.. S. w. Nc
Clure, of the Bureau of Animal In
dustry. Dr. Mcclure has taken up the
matter and will attempt to eradicate
the disease from the reservation.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

electric railway service. 1t seems to
me that these favored communities
will contain ideal homes, and condi-
tons for the development Of citizen.
ship that is healthy in body, mind and
morals"
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

At Pendleton, Oregon, it is estimated
that 100000 sheep will be placed on
the market May 1, or as soon there
after as the shearing can be completed.
This heavy sale is due to the necessity
for the sheepmen to reduce the num-
Der of their bands because of shortage
of the summer range.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

Work will soon begin on the con-
struction of the second largest dam In
the world. 1t is on the Missouri
River, 80 miles from Helena. When
completed it will not only irrigate
thousands of acres of land in this Sec
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

Whitman county, for the year 1907,
paid a bounty of 81 each on 1879
coyote scalps; 20 wildcats at $3.50
each, making $1,429 paid. No boun-
ty was paid for cougar scalps, as none
seem to have been killed. The bounty
on cougar is SIS.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15
Mammoth
Black
Spanish
Jacks

With white points. Proven breeders
of high-class mules. Quick performers,
well broken, easily handled. Guaran-
teed sound and sure foal getters Prices
right Correspond with us before you
buy.
Chas. I. Mundy, Route I, Ellensburg, Wn
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

The Japanese government has ap-
propriated nearly 100000 for the pur-
chase of heavy boned and well mus
cled horses from the studs of the
United States and Canada.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

A united effort is in progress to
secure sufficient electric power to lrrl-
gate and provide light and power for
about 1000 acres at Orondo.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

Eastern Oregon f1ockmasters report
that drouth is causing large losses
among the lambs of that section.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

One hundred pounds of average milk
contains 45.4 quarts.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-04-15

Sprague had very successful first
market day occasion, with band music
ETC.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

sent from their home here most of last week and intend to be the same this week.
 A. H. Phillips of Hampstead, L. l.. passed Wednesday evening of last week with his sister at E. H. Beardsley's.
 Unless the present drought is soon broke the yield of strawberries in this section will be light.
 John Pentin opened his ice cream rooms, last Saturday evening, and was literally patronized. He intends to keep stock constantly on hand.
 William Shea's blacksmithing per ceptibly increased, last week, by the additional tires he set on the wheels made dry by the drought.
 G. B. Haviland IS setting out an acre or more of tobacco on the land of the estate of c. P. Lyman.
 Mrs Henry Jepson of New Britain and her nephew were again here for few hours, last Friday.
 A card party was enjoyed at the home of Mir and Mrs Nelson Mercy on Thursday evening of last week by young people invited.
 Miss Eva Hoffman arrived here last Saturday, from South Dakota.
 School closed here, last Friday, with a picnic at the lake for the children.
 M. E. Cable attended the funeral of his cousin, Mrs Vincent, at New Fair field.
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Circulation:
HOME NEWS.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
CHILDREN'S DAY SERVICE.

Very interesting and beautiful were the Children's day observances at the Congregational church, Sunday morn ing, the auditorium being filled. The pulpit platform was preutily decorated with roses, laurel blossoms and other flowers. Gathering in the chapel, the children, about 100 in number, and led by the pastor, superintendent and as- sistant superintendent, marched around the church and into the auditorium sing ing the hymn:
 Raise Every voice to praise the King. Lift up your hearts in prayer, Now in His goodness He will bring The days of the seasons so fair"
 The children all did nicely, Miss Gladys Smith bringing note of well come in the opening piece. Miss Az nes E. Platt was heard with great de- light in a solo Come Unto Me-"
 An offering amounting to S7.64 was taken for the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing society. Rev MT Steele gave an interesting object lesson sermon, using the magnet to il- lustrate the power of habit.
 The order of service was as follows
 Organ Voluntary. Organ and Violin.
 Marching Song, Raise Every Voice"
 Prayer, The Pastor, Rev Alexander Steele.
 Responsive Reading. Led by George A. Barnum.
 Singing by School, "Hail to Summer Days"
 Recitation, Summer Time," Gladys Smith.
 Recitation, Gordon Gale, Carl Ras- mussen.
 Singing, "For you and me-" Children of the Sunday School.
 Recitation, "The Children's Friend" :" Sarah Beers, Gertrude Baird, Lillie Frank, Alice Smith. Solo, Miss Agnes Platt, With Offer tory.
 Recitation, Hattie Reed, Mary Elko, Viola Kutscher.
 Recitation, Lilie Frank.
 Singing Hymn, Praise Him."
 Sermon by the Pastor.
 Singing, "The Treasures of Nature. !"
 Benediction.
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Jephthah chapter, O. E. S.. had an intereting meeting, Friday night, and large attendance, when Mrs Lena 2. Pond, grand matron, was present. The degree was conferred on one candi- date, and a patriotic program ren- dered, consisting of the singing of pa triotic hymns, the reading of Oliver Wendall Holmes poem on "The Flag" and speech by Allison P. Smith. Following the program fine supper was served in the banquet room on the first floor.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

An up-to-date cleaner for the hands and household uses. Quick-Kleen is the greatest modern dirt and grease remover yet discovered for machinists. printers. electricians, engineers, rail- road men, foundry men. etc., and all who have stained and soiled hands. For cleaning windows, floors, walls, kettles, enamel ware, sinks, marble, bath tubs and rust from iron or steel, it stands unrivalled. Every can is guaranteed to do all it is claimed for it, or the money refunded. -[Quick-Kleen Soap Co.,, S35 Myrtle avenue, Brook lyn, N. VI Get can from your grocer.
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some particular use of man. The dog
 is ready to learn and do, not as a slave but as willing follower. If he is a disappointment it is because his mas
 ter has proved to be one to. him. The
 deeper we dig the rarer the gems in store for us and we cannot expect to gain substance while we play with the bubbles. In judging the quality of any kind of stock we select the best speci- men.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

lConstipation causes headache, nau- sea. dizziness, languor, heart palpi- tation. Drastic physics gripe. sicken. weaken the bowels and don't cure. Doan's Regulets act gently and cure constipation. 25 cents. Ask your drug gist,
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

A phonograph makes home brighter and you will find in Danbury at the Lewis Monograph Store, 265 Main street, the largest stock in the state. Write for a catalogue or when in Dan bury call and see what fine music can be had. *
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

R. H. Beers & Co. are showing some splendid values in spring oxfords for men and women. MT Beers has always prided himself in his shoe department, securing his stock from one of the best houses in New England, and has never had complaint.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

E. H. Crofut and son, E. Rowland Crofut, of Danbury, called at The Bee office, Saturday. The latter gentle man will open watch, clock and jew elry shop, at the store of Henry Rupf. He will be at the store of MT Rupf every Saturday. Mir Crofut is a first class workman and will guarantee all work entrusted to his care.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

Miss Eleanore Northrop of Smith col- lege arrived home, last week, for the summer vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

For guns, rifles and sporting goods call on Dan D. Smith, A Fairfield ave- nue, Bridgeport, opposite Poli's thea ter.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

Mrs John B. Peck is having her home in Newtown Street newly painted. Can field & Davis are doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

J. B. L'huiller of Lowville, N. Y, spent few days, last week, in Sandy Hook, the guest of his son, o. c. L'huiller.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

MT and Mrs James A. Morris and Miss Annie Morris of Bridgeport were guests over Sunday of Selectman and Mrs H. H, Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

Miss Ethel Peck at Syracuse ar rived home, last week, for her summer va cation.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

Mrs Thomas Lynch of Passaic, N. J., returned to her home on Sunday even ing, after passing some days with her sister, Miss Agnes Kelly, of Mile Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

MT and Mrs Thomas O'Connell and son of Derby were guests, Sunday, of Mir and Mrs Thomas Carey.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

WilburlF. Smith of Norwalk, Fish and Game Warden for Fairfield Coun- ty was in town on Friday last.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

The marriage engagement is an- nounced of Curtis Peck Morris and Miss Mabel Frances Denton of Bridgeport. Mir Morris is son of Mir and Mrs L. c. Morris and one of Newtown's most popular young men.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

Mrs S. F. Schermerhorn has had her house frightened with a new coat of paint.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

Mrs Charles H. Gay of New Haven was guest at William Tomlin's over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

Miss Agnes Kelly of Mile Hill has been on the sick list.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

0. c. L'Euiller spent a few days in Norwalk, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

H. w. Oppe of Zoar has had his house improved by having it newly painted white.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

Miss s. J Scudder has been visiting at New Paltz, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small, safe, sure and gentle little pills. Sold by Henry Rupf, Newtown, Conn
The Newtown bee., 1908-06-19

The condition of Charles Goodhue King has improved since last writing. He has been able to satisfactorily ad- just all damages done by his auto collision of last week with Mir Rydell and Mir Bristol.
 During the church service of last Sunday morning baptismal service was performed by the pastor on the children of Mir and Mrs William L. and Mir and Mrs Howard c. Hopkins. Mir and Mrs M. M. Shirk. Mir and Mrs Fred Wheat on and Mir and Mrs B. G. Humphrey.
 George Farmer took straw load from this place and Lakeside to the car of the oregon Medicine Co.,, last Saturday evening, in Warren, where the troupe is now giving nightly enter tainments.
 Harry Reinhard and family of New York City are expected to open their summer cottage in Kent Hollow, this week.
 A son W as born to Mir and Mrs John Pentin early last Sunday morning.
 Mir and Mrs A. B. Hall, Jr., were ab-
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New Preston.
CHILDREN'S DAY AT TIE CON-
 GREGATiONAL CHURCH.

Children's day, as previously ar ranged, was nicely observed at church here, last Sunday morning. The child ren came into church together in pro- cession with Rev J. E. Herman at the head of the line and filled the pulpit platform and for an hour fine pro- gram of songs and recital was heard, which would do credit to any larger auditorium. Mrs Hosford presided at the organ and piano and thus lead the children through the various exercises in proper order.
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ApyERTIsIlgo RATES !:

Reading notices, bfevler type, l0c line. Small nonpareii ads, lc . word per week.
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The NeW.town Bee.

"N SIPS Year, 75 Dents for siI Months, 50 Cents for Four Months. Four Dents Copy.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
EVANS MEN TO SEE
GLITTERING SIGHT
Committee Proposes to Decorate
Market Street From Ferry
to Van Ness Avenue

Market street on both the north and
south sides from the ferry building
to Van Hess avenue will be a gorgeous
display of the national colors and cleo
tric lights during the fleet eelebra-
tions in this city, according to plans of
the committee on decoration, which
were made known to the executive
body of the fleet committee yesterday
afternoon at the offices of the Califor-
MIA Promotion committee in Union
square. Every trolley pole is to be
wrapped in bunting and entwined with
electric lights, so that by night the
display will be even more inspiring than
by day. In addition to this the decnra-
tive committee is contemplating the
construction of an ornate landing plat
form for the officers and men from the
feet.
Plans for the reception of Admiral
Evans, before being definitely decided
upon, may be Pre- ented to the admiral
himself for his approval, while the fleet
is resting at Magdalena bay. In case
this course is decided upon special
committee will be detailed to visit the
distinguished officer. Suggestions to
this effect were made yesterday upon
the reading of communication from
local automobile agency, which Of
fered to donate a machine for the ex-
elusive use of Admiral Evans, and to
which Chairman James d. Phelan
briefly remarked;
1T might be a good plan to consult
with Admiral Evans and determine
whether he wishes to be used for ad-
vertising purposes or not"
According TO estimates submitted by
representatives from the different COM
mittees in charge of the entertainment,
about $4,000 will be needed for the
execution of the present plans. Re-
ports showed that the committee had
on hand and pledged about $4,000. In
addition to this from $4,000 to $4,000
will be donated by the hotels of the
city and the railroad companies may
also contribute. Vallejo has also prom
ised to contribute the necessary funds
for the entertainment OF the officers
and men during a short trip to that
city.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
Leashmen Ready for
Big Sward Event
Great Registration STAKE |
Down for Decision Next
Sunday at Ingleside

The most classy coursing event that
is in store for the followers of the
game at Ingleslde on Sunday. when the
great Registration stake will be con-
tested. Forty of the fastest hounds in
the United States are ready to be
slipped and sensational work by them
is looked for
The San Francisco dog owners are
sanguine of success In the coming
event and have been working hard for
the last month getting their grey
hounds in the best possible shape.
Among the first choices from the Cold
en- state which will compete are Rich
ard Anton, The Crowd, Walla Walla
Golden Tralee and several others.
Frank O'Shea, the popular Judge, will
officiate in the saddle. Following is
tho result of the draw Tor the big event
and also the "a dog open stake:
Registration stake-Royal Gold vs. Princess
kear Admiral: Mainstay VS.. Sangernan Shaun
q o'Farrell VS.. Raby Aurora; Freeport VS.. Tralee'
Last; Myrtle Us. The Crowd; Russell vs.
Onondago Lady Honesty vs. Waahemanche; Miss
Lad; Presto VS.. The Governor; walia Wall VS..
Cly de; Inglewood VS.. Bill Mullaey; May Boy VS..
Tralee's Best Real Rocker vs. Mr. Eonjers
Golden Tralee VS.. Wildwood Aggie Rocker VS..
Cheyenne; Wild Gus VS.. Richard Antoine; Gallant
Boy vs.. White Rogue.
Open stake-Master Lane vs. Burtsn; Hudson
rs. Young Rocker; Menlo Boy vs.. Quick Action;
Little Wedgewood VS.. Bright Flower ottawa VS..
niiss Emily; Lady Fieldwfck vs.. Speedway: Gu
ban Star vs. Rocked Asleep; Stanley r vs. Sunny
Shore; The Raven vs. Finkey's Rest; keepsake
vs.. Pongeenie; Primrose vs. Willie Royal; The
Old Peach vs.. Sequoia
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
CONTEST RIGHT TO
ASSESS INCOMES
United States Court Hears Ar
guments in the FoIIis Suit
. Against Government

suit questioning the power of the
government to assess the incomes of
Richard H Tollis' heirs prior to the
distribution of the property was argued
before the United States circuit court
Of appeals yesterday. Follis, wealthy
San Francisco real estate owner, died
in 1900 leaving an estate valued at
about $1.00O.eoe to his five children
Mary e. Vecchi. James H. Follis. Rich
ard H Follis Jr., Lillian Mary Griffin
and Clarence g. oils.
At the time the will was probated
the war inheritance tax law was in
force. According to the terms of the
will the property was not to be dis
tributed until each of the children had
reached a certain age, and up to the
age limit set nothing but the income
of Follis.
N John c. Lynch, then internal revenue
collector. could not collect on the prop
erty eventually to be inherited by the
FolIis children. but he decided that
their right to future enjoyment of the
property left them was of value and
as such could be assessed. Lynch
proceeded to make collections on that
basis. The heirs then brought suit
against the collector to compel him
to return the money they had paid
under protest United States Attorneys
Devlin and Clark argued for the gov
ernment. The arguments were made
before Judges Gilbert. Ross and Van
Fleet,
There are several similar cases in the
United States court and all probably
viii be taken to the highest tribunal
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-05
WHITE SOX IN ANGEL CITY
Second Team of Chicago Play
ers Leaves for This City


LOS ANGELES, March 4.-Captain
Charles Comiskey reached Los Angeles
on q special train this morning with
the Chicago White Sox. together with
rooters, newspaper correspondents and
families of the piayers-59 in the party.
There are 2s players. They are fine
looking lot. They all rested today
and this evening IA of the younger
players. comprising the second team,
left on the Owl" for San Francisco in
charge of Tip O'Neill, president of the
Western league. The players who Went
north are: Weaver and Armbruster,
catchers; Feine, Most. Freeman, QIm-
stead and Manuel, pitchers; Anderson,
first base; Quilliap. second base; PprS
tell, third base; Osteen, shortstop; La
June. left field; ONeill. center field;
Hart right field.
Friday afternoon team No, l will
meet the Los Angeles team in series
ending Sunday. 1t will go 10 San
Diego Monday for two games with the
Piekwicks and will return here Wednes-
day, playing an afternoon game and
leaving in the evening for the north.
Team No. 2 will return here that night
for the local series.