The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1908-10-01

practicable solution of the great ques-
ton. The meeting, held In the Cham
Der of Commerce rooms in the Carne-
gle Library building, was devoid of
the political flapdoodle that absorbed
so much of the time at the previous
meeting, giving more time and effort
to the real business that confronts
the present situation. Owing to an
injury sustained the previous day,
Secretary Johnston was unable to be
present
IN calling the meeting to order,
President Joel Shoemaker cited the
fact that Prof. e. e. Elliott at the
previous meeting had offered to place
man on ten acres of the poorest
logged-off landsi of Snohomish County
and guarantee him an income OF $1,000
a year, with fuel and house rent free,
by following a line of practice to be
outlined by him. But to be able to
attain such results the lands must
first be made available by clearing.
That is the object of this organiza'
ton.
American farms are worth $28,O00,-
900. 900 and yield products worth 49,
100000 ,OOO President Roosevelt holds
tude as manifested by his addresses,
and by his recent appointment Of a
commission to investigate the condi-
tons of rural life. The attractions OF
farm life have been greatly increased.
Western Washington farms are rapid
ly improving because FARMING
PAYS. The association is needed ana
should be composed of many owners
of logged-off lands. 1t should become
incorporated and capital stock raised
in small shares to begin a thorough
investigation and promote practlcal
experiments in order to give the next
session Of the legislature something
definite to think about and act upon
to promote the work. Capital is avail
able for investment In legitimate lines.
What is better than the transforma-
ton of logged-off lands worth $50 per
acre into homes worth five times that
sum? Consumers have OutgroWn pro
duction and now is the time to take
hold of this line of effort.
Mr.. M. J. MIST, of Island County, con-
sidered the work of as great impor-
lance as that of the irrigators, anu
with as great possibilities in prospect.
individuals have brought successful
results, but cooperation will yield
greater results. The lumber business
will come to an end, and this work
Will help make available the resources
of Western Washington.
H. w. Olte, of Snohomish County,
thought the association should encour-
age slashing and seeding down OF log
ged-off lands as a preliminary step.
1nis would make them available for
many purposes. He had begun In this
way. went in debt, and now had 10
COWS. 400 chickens and other assets OF
value, acquired from his land. Coun-
ties should clear the roads to promote
settlement, the brush should be
cleared and the lands seeded with
clover, orchard grass and rye grass.
A. B. Wilkes, of Seattle, urged ex-
detrimental work, and cited various
subjects available for discussion ana
effort. There are available means or
financing the work. The lands I'M
proved must stand on their merits as
compared with. available lands else
where. Dairying and fruitgrow1ng
would not Iequire the immediate re-
moval of all the stumps. Fire ward
ems could supervise, and 10 acres In
10 years could be made to pay In
terest on 100000, as there is no such
thing possible as Over-productlon
from Western Washington.
A. J. Biehl, general manager Of the
Union Powder Company at Marysville,
said much powder is wasted as now
used. His company is ready to give
good rates on better powder than that
furnished by the Dupont monopoly.
Afternoon Session.
Prof. H. K. Benson, of the State
University, called attention to the
prizes offered at the last meeting OF