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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15

The Grange as a farmers organlza-
ton is making a splendid growth In
washington. A day or so ago | re-
ceived the reports of two new Oranges,
one of fifty-one members, in Klickitat
Co. and one of sixty-seven, in Kittitas
Co.. which is pretty good for one mail.
Farmers all over the state are ready
TO look into the claims of the Grange
as to its power to assist its members
TO a better and higher plane ON life,
and it generally takes but little talk
to convince them that we can do what
we promise.
But. after an organization is formed
il must not be left to manage itself,
or we shall be disappointed in the
value that it shows, as there can no
more be got out of any organization
than is put in, and if we want the
Grange to assist us we must assist
it to become strong in every way that
We want it to work. 1t is through the
union of forces that the Grange is
benefit to the farmer, and if the mem
bers or any large portion of them fail
to put any ''force" into it the power
that should be shown will be lacking,
ana Cu0 OIduSC UOSlho W uOSlihS'
Much depends on the officers, but they
can not keep the Grange or any other
organization in good working shape
unless they are supported by the men,
bership.
In Thurston County the Grange has
undertaken to assist it's members to
get their dairy feed at lower price
than the dealers in the town will fur
nish it, and although the venture is
just started, and we have much to
learn, we are finding it to be a saving
means for us already, and as we learn
more of the places where we can
trade to advantage we can make it
of more value to us, and save us many
dollars in the course of a year.
Washington State Grange has just
issued a new leaflet that tells, in as
short a space as possible, the merits
of the Grange as an organization for
the farmer and I should be pleased
to send you a copy if you will let
me know that you want it.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
We want to see this state thorough

We want to see this state thorough
ly organized into the Grange and then
have the several Oranges and their
members take an interest in the many
questions that are confronting us, as
we'll as to try to make the Grange
factor in gaining for us fuller pocket
book and finer homes.
The farmer is entitled to the best
that there is, and we must get it by
demanding it as our right, for the
other fellow will not give it to us I'M
less we do demand it, and sometimes
we have to force him to relinquish
the part that of right belongs to us,
and this can only be done by strong
union and a concerted action of our
forces.
When you read this, if you do not
already belong to the Grange make
ND your mind that you will take steps
toward joining yourself with your
neighbors through the medium of the
Grange, and if there is no Grange
within reach, write me as to how you
may become member.
FRED w. LEWIS.
Tumwater. Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15

1t is with regret that We note the
fact that Professor Elliott has resigned
as instructor in agriculture at our
farmers school at Pullman, and &C
copied a similar position at the Idaho
State College at Moscow Washing
tons loss is Idahos gain and we con-
graduate our sister state on its ex-
IRENE good fortune in securing the
services of so able man. But while
we extend our congratulations to Ida
no we feel the need of inquiring into
the reason why our own State College
cannot retain it's strongest men. Pro-
fessor Spillman, who preceded Profess
sor Elliott, was also an exceptionally
strong man and it is to these two
men more than all others that we
are indebted for the building up OF
the Agricultural Department of our
State College. There never was time
when such men were needed more than
they are now. Why, then, cannot they
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
those countries or receive them at the
rate of II cents per pound!

those countries or receive them at the
rate of IL cents per pound!
We should be so deeply thankful for
such signal marks of the thoughtful
care of our country for its citizens
that language fails to express our full
appreciation, as we think that once In
a persons lifetime he may have the
need of mailing parcel to one OF
these countries at such reduction
from the former rate of postage! But
when the same person wishes to send
parcels each year of his life, or each
month, or week, to one of his neigh
bors in nearby town of this great
and progressive country he must pay
16 cents per pound for the privi-
lege CD! Verify, we have much to be
thankful for that our legislators are
so careful to learn what is for the
best interests of those they are sup
posed to represent, and then to act
so conscientiously in our behalf!
Great are the boasted advantages or
our form of government for the peo-
ple!"
N. S. TROWBRIDGE,
Master Glen Ellen Grange.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
DAIRY
FARMING.

With the Fraser River affOrdlng
ample water and the rich, green YER
dure everywhere in this country with
prosperous towns nearby to consume all
you can supply-with butter 25c to
40c per pound.
Is this not an ideal country for
dairy farming9
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
LOCATION.

With the prosperous, growing cities
of Vancouver, New Westminster and
Chilliwack only a short distance away
and numerous smaller towns nearby
it is safe to say that the output Of this
country will find ready market and
make those independent who locate in
the Fraser Valley.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
A BIT OF SARCASM.
Glen Ellen, Cal, Aug. 2,

Glen Ellen, Cal, Aug. 2, 1908.
Editor National Grange
How grateful ought the citizens OF
our country to be for the inestimable
benefits conferred upon them by those
in authority as we contemplate the
establishment of a Parcels Post con-
vention between the United States and
the countries of Peru and Chile,
which enables us to send parcels to
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
POULTRY RAISING.

Eggs bring 35c per dozen and chick
ems are always in demand This is an
ideal country for chicken raising. You
can do this while cultivating your
farm.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
N. S. TROWBRIDGE,
Master Glen Ellen Grange.

Turn to the classified advertising sec
ton, page 22, and read the announce
ments of Thompson & Swan, cheap farm
lands in Clarke County, Washington,
near Portland, Oregon. The firm is hrst
class, the lands are among the best In
the West the offers are bargains. Look
now before you forget Write today. A
postal card will do.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
The
Fraser Valley
British Columbia
Offers
Unlimited Opportunities
Farmers and COlOniStS

If you are looking for country
where the climate is delightful -where
the soil is a rich, deep, black loan, in
exhaustible and capable of producing
large crops Of any nature, where the
transportation facilities are represent
ed by such roads as the G. P. R. and
the Great Northern-then look no fur
further. We offer all this in Fraser
Valley
Send for Our Booklet-It Tells the
Story in Detail.
No Irrigation is Necessary in this
Land of Opportunity
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15

Can't you save labor, time and money
by putting in a gasoline engine to do
some of the work that the hired man has
to do? Write the Reierson Machinery
Co., Portland, for description and prices
of their engines and you'll see what an
advantage an engine will be to you. This
information is free-take it now.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
GENERAL
FARMING.

No better location could be found
for general farming.
An acre yields from 80 to 12O bush
els of oats, and 21a to 4 tons of hay
are quite ordinary, and two crops are
frequently harvested in one year.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
WHY YOU SHOULD
BUY NOW.

This opportunity to buy while the
price is low will not be yours for long.
Farmers who appreciate what we are
offering are fast buying up this land.
Don't put this off-Do it Now. j..
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15
ORCHARD
FARMING.

The soil and climate in the Fraser
Valley are exceptionally suited for the
growth of fruit of all kinds-and the
prices they bring are high.
Strawberries bring $500 to 800 to
the acre.
Cherries tree has yielded 500
worth of fruit.
All other fruits do well and yield
abundantly.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-15

Dickson & Taggart built straw roads
throughout their extensive orchard at
Walla Walla to protect their fruit
from dust while gathering it,
Walla Walla fruitgrowers are try
ing shipment of apples to Eastern cit
les in bulk CARROTS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
FINANcIER,s sTATEMENT.
New York. Aug. s2.-rhs Financisr

New York, Aug. 22.-The Financisr
 The abatement of the associated banks of the city of New York for the city Of New York for the week ending ancs of the factors which have been 50 much in evidence Tor period of months past. The banks are still gaining In cash. althoibeh the increase tIons with the sub-treasury, rather than from the interior movement. which. for the moment. has ceased. The banks for the week, according to gained si,ai3,eoo in specie and lost Sl. l.336.700 in legal tenders, making the
 net gain in cash s5.s7s.lo0 The total of specie and iegals now held by the mons sum of S4i95s3.16o. the heavi- est an record, and the surplus reserve is s65.i78,050, which, with one excep- ton. is the heaviest of the year. The loans of the banks last week decreased S7 2I4 Too and deposits decreased only S72AiOO the discrepancy between Ihe loan and deposit changes being ac- counted for by the heavy Increase in cash. It ls difficult to trace the cause for th e decrease in the loan commitments, but the statement of the state banks and trust companies in Greater New York not reporting to the New fork Clearing House shows an expsslnnsn.o1nn psln n1n In deposits. thus Indicating that the burden of loans Is being shifted in the banks to ihe trust companies. The trust companies have been gaining rap idly in cash of late. the increase for the fortnight having about sA,0oa,o0o, The percentage of cash held against deposits by these companies approxi- mates nearly 10 per cent. The banks are making an effort to retire eireuia- ton as rapidly as possible the de- crease last week In this case having been nearly Sl,0oO.0o0, The surplus re- serve on all deposits of the Associated banks, incident to the changes noted, rose last week se.e5s,lab and the per eentage of cash reserve Is now % ss.
 NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET.
 New York. Aug. 23.-The market for eoffee futures openbd steady at un- changed prices f6 decline of i've points under nesr months liauidation for prenara tIonS flor September notices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23

Rice-Extra fancy head sxc: fancy hsaa eh e Se; broken sH Q 9sc; Japan bh 0gNc. sait-tavsrpoci st.isi yirgihla s6c: Lou. vinesar--Psr raIion 1s@Rse.
 ceffee--Green comncn sM @ Ice. prirss sH 010c: choice ii ollie; fancy Is0i4Ma
 candies--xxx Soda essas XXX gInseP '-ssr ssssrraissss--Amsfiean mustard ss. Ss. ]. .o,i Htisaies-Dry Hints isaiaes dry sal,Aa n 1oc; green hides 4@bel green saitsd Te. woOl..cieaT ise zoe; bury soisc: wash. s' MsaI Standard sshc; wstsrsround sse.
 Fil Fruis and Produss- Fancy lemon, s.a. per box s4Tss Irish potatoes Der SusSyas, sys sIis, onions yellow globes Si.l5: Sas cy H. P. peanuts 6 hc lb
 Tomatoes. s1 .be; snap Beans stand. aft
 cheese-Fuil cream, daisies l6A Nc, sinel6a Ise; lb. cuts. square 1Tc-
 Grfts--Per Dbl a4, 90; per sack s7 4E
 Grain and Hay-Bran &1 bbs yshorta aI eR. oats Bsc; white 6sc; white clipped e7M6t timothy hay sls. %; Johnson grass 7sa: AL Prime Cotton Seed RfaaI sas .os; sachsa cotton seed hulls SIS ton.
 Molasses--Georgia cane. bbl. 41c Rallbh. cases gallons ss 50 per case; maple syfu1 Log Cabin Brand, gallons tiA; k gaiioas " ss Ssnsssas SSsE.s t. aS Rsr 4cs: S: frv.,. .a.s. sasaF- stsfaSaiatsd sAe: F. Y. c. sKc.
 Country Battsr-1ss per Is.: Jersey but. tor 25e.
 sssi K S s'; l: 2: or s.. go "a D:ss 1A ID. fhc; ib. sAci second hand sugar sack 7@7hc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
THE STOCK MARKET

New York. Aug. sa.--Today's brief session on the stock exchange was marked by the most fragrant manipu- istion and extraordinary excitement over one million shares, much more than for any full day Of the week. A very large proportion of this business was of such a hollow and superficial character as to deceive those but the merest tyro. In fact. expressions of condemnation were quite general among the conservative members and the operation of the days work had caused incalcuIable harm was almost vanced in explanation of the days ex- tarorainary proceedings. One was that certain group of spectators pfofni- nentiy identihed with the Rock Island large interests, the objection being that of gaining control Of the Rock Island system. The other theory that certain well known shorts had been .be permitted to cover the market Yet an0thef story and one that found not q lev believers. was that today's 1is- ETe9ttabie busineEs was inspired by the Me M Ehgland manipulators whose ac- ffvttieeS NaTly in the week caused no rttfN alarm The market opened with senerAk HdyMnces and gave little hint of whAx fn1 1zwed. Before the expira- tion of MI hour, however. t as CAAata v 4sf4f4s AbDGEtv t8E&0 DlOCAH Of the active tissues coming out wild with wild Fluctuations. The great bulk of the business was In American Snlelt- ing, Reading Union Pacific. the steel stocks and Northern Pacinc.
 The movement when 1t dld pot sug- gest the matching of orders, had all the eafmarks Of general covering. The day closed with losses in a mum Der of issues. including the Harfinians. Follwing the markets close 1t was ru- T1aOred that n biz 6atfverw dF Rkoeig AS- timated at s0c. 900 shares. would De made before the beginning of Mon- days business The bank statement wac in line with the general expecfa- tfons. reserves showing an increase of over ss,000, 900. The percentage pf re- serve now held by the associated banks Is 29.74 per cent against 2s.3s pef cent last week. London observed q holiday today and took no part in our operations. Total sales of bonds was e1.5ss.0O0
 CLOSING STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
LIGHTS FOR JAC1tsONvILLE.
ranae,4x Of The Electric Tiant To Bs
 rHnmAaeS

UDWBA&Us
 Jacksonville, Aug. 22.--t Special Do. H. Herring. superintendent or the Electric light plant in this city. says that machinery has been ordered suf- ficient for. doubling the city lighting capacity in Jacksonville, and 1t will arrive In about tive weeks.
 M. A. Stevenson and two sons. John Forney and Horace Lee, are spending q few weeks in Chicago.
 James Turner and Miss Geneva Key. holds were married Thursday evening Rev. T. R. Ward perforSeed the eere- mony.
 Mrs. Charles Martin. of Piedmont, visited her son, Mir. George Martin, of this place this week.
 Tom Goodwin. of Birmingham, ts visiting his father, 8. F Goodwin.
 Ross Currier has returned to Pied mont. where he will take charge of school near there.
 Mrs. W. J. Langford. of Cedar town, Is the guest of Mrs. VIII Me. cormIck.
 Miss Lixais Swan has returned to Birmingham. after a visit to her mother in this city.
 Dr. ". 3. Arbury has returned from a visit to Birmingham.
 Clere Deuman is visiting at his home III JockboHFiliS-
 Mrs Murdoek left for Shreveport this week after a visit to friends in the city,
 Misses Lula and RIIIa Farrell have returned home after a two weeks visit in Duke. Ala.
 Miss Matte Brewton has returned 10 her home in Alexandria after visiting Miss Hattie wsier.
 Seab Landlord and family. from Ty- Ter. Texas. are visiting relatives and friends in Jacksonyiiie.
 W. s. Scarborough yisited relatives in Jacksonville this week.
 During a thunder storm here yester- day house belonging to Horace Stew enson was struck by lightning but before any damage was done the fire was extinguished.
 Mrs. x. B. Pollard has returned home after a visit to her sister. Mrs. Sidney R. Burge. in Birmingham.
 Misses Dora and Anamelia Wood have returned from a visit to Miss Helen Whiteside at oxford.
 Miss Alice Fitz has returned to her home In Chepultepee. after a visit to relatives here. She was accompanied home by Mary Knox Fitz.
 Mss Louise Hare. of Tusksgee. is visiting her aunt ana uncle, MF. and Mrs. A. W. Briscoe
 Dave Goodiett is visiting in BirmIng- ham.
 Mrs, F. fl. Fielder. of Montromsrv ls visiting her parents. Mir. ana Mrs. c. o. Woodruff. of this city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23

lade@a Counfy's list of cotton factories will be increased to eight thls fall when the Coosa River Spinning Company's mill at Bon Air, near Childersburs. and the Munford Cotton Mill are put In eper- alton,
 The eight mills will consume more cotton than the count ygrows. The mills in the county are distribuated three In Talladega, one In sycamore. Syiacauga two. childersburg one. and Munford one.
 Announcement has been received in Talladega of the marriage of Captain Ernest Gray Bingham, of the United States Army Medical Corps, Fort Por- ter Buffalo, N. r.. and Miss Laura Churchill Thompson. which occurred in Buffalo on the 18th.
 MT. Bingham is a member of the we'll known Alabama Bingham family. son of the late S. R. Bingham. Ills bride is a daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Charles L. Heizman, of Buffalo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
NANCHEsTER MARKrT

Manch ester. Aug. 22.-Owing to the continuance of the poor demand the cloth market during the past week. small orders placed. Those consisted of light bleaching cloths for India and the usual miscellaneous assortments for South Africa and the Mediter- ranean markets. No large contracts have been placed for a considerable time past and the violent fluctuations in the cotton market make buyers more than ever inclined to watch the mar ket.
 Yarns were irregular and a farthing lower. American copper metal was in a rHeagre demand and in spite of the reduced output. the stocks are still lower.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
NEW ORLFANs COTTON.

New Orleans. Aug. 22,-spot cotton was were ITS bales on the spot and none to arrive.
 Cotton futures opened steady and four to sl xpolnts lower under the Influence of Biy- eTpooi cables. excepting August. which open cd six points higher tasked1 than yester- days close. While Liverpool cables were expected to be poor they were weaker than anticipated. and a report that continental spinners may curtail their production about fourth until November had a disquiet- ing effect.
 Profit taking and shorts covering served 10 advance the market slightly during the morning despite the poor foreign outlook The weather prospects in the cotton belt were good. especially in Texas. where need cd rains were reported. The closing was quiet and steady three points lower to three points higher than yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
sr. I.nITIa IfVE aTorK.
sT. LOuIs PRopUCE.

St. Louis, Aug 22.-Flour quiet; red win- ter patents s4. 500 $4. s5; extra fancy and straight $3. s09 s4. .40; clear a. i5 Q 3S3 80. Timothy seed steady $3 .6o@s4. co.
 Corn meal steady. s3. soi bran Hacked east track Si.O39 s1.o5.
 Hay steady; timothy new s7 .09 Q 1s10. 50; prairie Se. % O S7.o %.
 Whiskey steady S1.3sM.
 Iron cotton ties sl %. Bagging 1s-16c. Hemp twine 7c
 Pork steady; jobbing Sf5.25.
 Lard steady; prime steam ss.s7h Q $9.o2h
 Dry salt meats steady: boxed extra shorts and clear ribs s9 .62; short clear 39.s2h Bacon steady; boxed extra short. and clear ribs SIC. 50; short clear S10. .75.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
TALLADEGA NEWS.

MT. WesaOn Sells First Bale of Counfy
 Cotton
 Talladega. Aug. 22-(Special.)- )-whils 1t was the second bale received ct this market this season, the first bale of Tailadeea County cotton eaIne to town this morning.
 It was raised by W. F. Wesson. of La, nier's, and was purchased by the Talls dega Cotton Factory for 10 cents per pound.
 That the cotton will be manufactuved in TalladegA reeallA the fact that Tal-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
DEATH or MRs. MILLER.

End Comes to Beloved Woman of Three
 Notch. Union Springs, Aug. s2.-(Special.)- )- Mrs. J M. Miller died at her home near Three Notch, in this county, today. after an extended Illness.
 She was a daughter of the a1te W. M, Thornton, who lived many years at this place. '
 She was a useful woman in her eom- mupity ana will De greatly missed, She leaves a husband and several gTown children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
DRv GOOpS

New York. Aug. 22--The dry goods mar interfering materially with jobbinE house operations The primary cotton goods market continues quiet with prices irregular. White goods are inactive. TowelinKs and quilts are doing fairly well in some houses. There has been more active spot buriap trade during the week. Dress and household linens are being ordered more freely for early shipments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
FINE BARN BURNS.
Lightning Strikes Property of Eure,
 ThOmpson.

NDOfmp8Oms
 Eufaula, Aug. 22--tSpecial. )-Durfna a severe thunder storm that swept over a portion of Stewart County. Georria near here. last night, a large barn belonging to Eugene Thompson, d wealthy planter. was struck by light. ming and destroyed by Ire.
 A nne collection Of farming impls- ments. with quantity of corn. hay. fodder and other povender and three nne milk cows perished in the flames
 The building was valued at s2.O0e and the total loss will approximate double the amount. It could not be learned whether 1t was insured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23

K--ana1catss inaSpreciable rainkatA s--Ece ks1feFday. S--Eor 50 hours ending am 4kkh FnarzNina time. sa. M1Tn--Hhe average maximum and mint- sailrs tetsas,efkfSreA and the average f1infaA ara made nr at each center from the Me~ esal auinber 6f reports received The s'htAfe ahAarvaktam.
 Rains have occurred in all districts the rainsaiI 6eine heavy in scataered Dortions. Of Alabanaa MissfbHipp4. Louisiana. and the tsnfFa aaNsS, and slightly excessive at Tqccpas fGa. -ature changes have been sene- rasiA FRANK Y CHATTER
 nesfton Dire toe. v. a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
ARSENIC IN A PIE.
Two Children Deaa and Patlentu Yer
 

? w V|1lNF7H U1Ell WAu FaGEc8N1 Very
 HI.
 Columbus, O.. Aug. 2s-The mistake of Mrs. Walter StaFksy in using arr senlc instead of baking powder in a pot pie dish prepared for the family luncheon Friday noon cost the lives of her two children several hours later in their home at Grove Port. Ohio. and caused the serious illness of herself and husband
 The dead are. Alice Starkey. aged g. Mary Starkey. aged (,
 Both Mr. and Mrs. StaFkey are in e serious condition today, bnt will ro- GoveFa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23

Nav York Aug s3---The market closed arely steady with prices net tWo points tgher to six points lower.
 Receipts at the ports today 6.T6f bales, yainst 4 091 last week and z.1s4 last year. 3r the week testtfnatBa) f0so09 oaies. faiust 43,907 last weak and 22.261 last ar.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans 3s0 bales ainst 149 last year and at Houston bsfbS les. against 2.05s last year.
 sutures opened steady and closed sarety
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
ST. LOUIS WOOL MARKET.

grades; Bombing and clothing 1s@eoc;
 light fine lsa 1sAc; heavy fine I1@12c; tub washed 204 27c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-23
LxVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool. Aug. 22.--Closlng: cotton spot quiet prices three points lower:
 American H1iddling fair s...e.ls Good middiing .... '..' ''''e's Mlddiing ......ss.- ..''o % Low middlfng .'.. "'.' ''.' ''''o go Good ordinary '--. .''' ''''5 SSS
 Tho sales of the day were 2.00o bales of Nshich 100 were for speculation and export and included 1900 American Receipts none
 Futures opened and closed quieti August ...v .... -s.se 5z n August September s..' '''' ''s' se n Eerfe ember- October s.s- october November s..,. ..t N8veFn ber- Decem ember .... ...s 4.os q, Decpm Der J January sst g. January february '.''''s February March .... 9S March-April s.''.'''s 11yy April-May 's.- sa,, May-June ..,. .... ..'s'.4.fz7a