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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-01-01
COLOR AND WEIGHTS OF TUR-
KEYS.

Turkeys for market purposes, when
the best results are obtained, should
be we'll bred and we'll fed. 1t matters
not which one of the six varieties you
select; the one that suits you best
is the one to choose. The Black tur-
key, both male and female, are of the
same color, and are lustrOus black
throughout the entire plumage. The
weights of this variety are: 81 lbs.
for cock, hen Is lbs, Is lbs. for cock
erel and - lbs. for pullet The White
Holland is a pure white throughout
the entire plumage, except the head,
which is black. The color of the fe-
male is white and similar to that of
the male. For this breed the weights
are: For cock rs lbs, hen 16 lbs,
cockerel 16 lbs. and pullet 10 lbs. The
color of the Slate turkey is slaty
or ashy blue, but at times it is dotted
win black, but should be free from
all black spots, as they are objection
able, and the freer from dotting the
better. The female is similar in color
to that of the male. The weights for
this breed are: Cocks 27 lbs, hens
IS lbs, cockerel Is lbs, pullets II
lbs. The color of the Buff turkey is
pure buff, except the wings, which
should be a very light shade. Thu
entire plumage of the female is SINH
lar to that of the male. The weights
of this variety, as recognized by the
Judges and breeders, are: Cocks 81
lbs, hens 10 lbs, cockerels 18 lbs,
and pullets II lbs.
The Narragansett turkey in color
IL H..
ing in a broad steel gray band edged
with black. The color of the female
is similar to that of the male, except
the color is not so distinct and the
feathers terminate in an edging OF
light gray. The weights of this breed
are as follows and, excepting the
Bronze, are the largest of all tur-
keys The cocks should weigh 80
lbs. hens 10 lbs, cockerels 20 lbs,
and pullets II lbs. The Bronze tur-
KEY in color is a black shaded with
a rich bronze throughout the entire
plumage The color of the breast is
a rich brilliant bronze that glistens in
the sunlight like FURNISHED gold. The
color of the female is similar to that
of the male, but the colors are not so
brilliant or clearly defined and the
edging of the feathers dull white or
gray. The weights of an adult COCK
Sc lbs, a yearling cock 80 lbs, hen
20 lbs, and pullets 16 lbs. The
Bronze variety is the largest OF any
of the six breeds mentioned, and is
sought after and is more in demand
for breeders than any of the others.
There are more of the Bronze pro-
duced each year in the United States
and Canada than of all the other
breeds combined. All of the varle-
ties mentioned possess merit and have
many admirers and will give good re-
suits if properly handled and kept IN
a pure bred state. 1t is not advisable
to cross two varieties. When new
blood is needed for the flock, select
one of the same breed that IS strong
and healthy and of large size ana I'M
related to what you have. Continue
on this plan from year to year and
YOU will be surprised at the improve,
ment you are making. 1t is claimed
bv many that it is necessary to resort
TO out crosses or mixing the dlffer-
emf breeds to obtain new blood, which
thew should have quite often, but the
1uua hQ4n
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-01-01

VIM C. Denny will judge poultry at
the following shows in the Paclhc
Northwest: January eli, North Yak
ina, Wash; January 1918, Portland,
Ore; January 1928, Seattle, Wash;
January $3.50, Victoria, B. c.; Febru-
airy 1-6, Charleston, Wash.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-01-01

About 800 turkeys raised near
Grangeville, Idaho, were shipped to one
of the Sound cities for the holiday
trade, this being the first shipment
from that point The growers were
paid ~ cents per pound-the consumers
paid 25 to 2S cents. The market needs
more poultry-the producers need more
money.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-01-01

It pays to take good care of your
fence posts roofs and buildings This
can easily be done by applying. Avena-
rious Carboineum which will increase
their lasting qualities and avoid puy-
ing new 1t means a great saving TO
you. At your request will gladly send
a descriptive booklet Fisher-Thorn-
son q Co, Portland, Oregon.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-01-01
MADRoNA POULTRY FARM.

Hng-Houdans, Buff Orpingtons, Buff
Cochins, White Wyandottes, White
ner Ducks. All Of these breeds great
est money makers on the farm Have
bred them for years to lay, weigh,
win and pay. Large, vigorous, early
maturing, heavy winter layers Of fine
large eggs. rooster from us will
double the value and productiveness
of your flock. Foundation stock very
reasonable. Grand male birds, $3.50
to SIS EACH Hens and pullets, $3.50
to 81. Fine fertile eggs, $3.50 to So
per setting; 81 to s12 per 100. Want
your trade and can please you with a
square deal at honest prices. Core
spondence or advice pleasure. Ma
drona Poultry Farm, n. B. Orr, Jr.,
Sec. BOX 4, Richmon Beach. Wash
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
FLOWER VENDORS ARE TOLD
LAW WILL BE ENFORCED
Instructed to Keep on Move and Not
Block Traffic with Stands
on Streets

Chief of Police Dishman has issued
an order that vendors of flowers must
not block the sidewalks, and il they do
not keep on the move will be subject
to arrest. The law is clear in regard to
this point, and all the chief desires is
that it be enforced.
Albert Rutherford, who conducts a
flower stand at Fourth and Broadway,
was brought before the police officers
yesterday morning and given instruc-
tons as to what constitutes the right
of way. To sell flowers or any other
merchandise on the public thorough
fares is against the law.
In speaking of the matter Chief Dish
man said: THE law is on the records
and must be enforced. No warrant is
necessary in a case of this kind. ANY
patrolman has the right to arrest a
vender of flowers if he does not move
on when told. We do not wish to work
any hardships on persons who are anx-
ious to gain a livelihood, but this law
must be enforced as well as all Others"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
BENEDICT GETS HIS
FRIENDS TOGETHER

= Four members of the younger !
+ society set met last night at :
< Levy's in a stag dinner given in :
+ honor of one of the number, Bob" !
< Whitman of Los Angeles, who is :.
!. soon to become a bridegroom. In =
!. a quiet little dining room the con- :
\ vival quartet gathered for what :
!. may prove their last celebration =
+ together. The marriage next :
i week of Mr. Whitman to Miss :
4 Elizabeth Sima, a charming mem :.
4 Der of one of the oldest and most
!. aristocratic Spanish families of :
i. Los Angeles, was the cause of the =
!. little gathering, and mingled with II
j. the rejoicing over the good for =
! tune of the honore was a note of :
\ sadness that such fraternal af- :
< fairs were to become a thing of :
X the past. :.
! Good cheer prevailed among the !
!. merry party for several hours, =
!. and many were the toasts de- =
!. livered in honor e the bride-to- :
+ be, who is a prominent member =
:. of the younger set. In the party :
X assembled were Frank K. Cooper, :
i Roy Malone, Guy Thrailkie and :.
4 the guests of the evening. =
:. !. K !. !. = = :. = + + !. !. 4 i y i ! =
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
CAPTIVE BALLOON
CARRYING TWO,
RIPS IN MID AIR
PASSENGERS HAVE NARROW
ESCAPE FROM DEATH
GAS BAG coLLAPsEs AS 1T NEARs
THE GROUND
Captain Mueller and Other Occupant
of Car Barely Reach Safety
When "America" Falls
in Heap

Capt. A. E. Mueller and one passen-
ger in the balloon America, which is
making frequent trips into the air at
Chutes park every day, and Capt. Dill
lon of the Los Angeles baseball team,
who was standing on first base, had
narrow escape from injury yesterday
afternoon when lonfg rent in the gas
bag sent the craft shooting downward.
AS it floated over the diamond, and be-
fore the engine which controlled the
cable holding il captive had been
started the car nearly touched the pail
diamond. Fast work by the engineer
probably saved the occupants of the
car from serious injury and perhaps
death, as the balloon started to descend
when several hundred feet in the air
Narrowly missing the bleachers, ana
being held up by the steady and power
full wind. the car was finally brought
to the landing place, and it was seen
that long rip in the seam in the
middle of the bag had caused the RAPID
descent. Hardly had the passengers
alighted when, with a sound of tearing
silk that was heard two blocks, the
huge balloon split in the middle, the
lower part of the bag falling to the
ground. AS the gas escaped from the
upper portion it slowly collapsed into
a heap.
Since the close of the aero show at
Fiesta park the balloon has been max
ing frequent trips daily, carrying pas
sengers several hundred feet into the
air to the end of the cable length.
After several successful trips Capt.
Mueller and one passenger, man,
started up and had just reached the
limit of the rope when the rent ap-
peared.
The car descended rapidly and gasp
of horror arose from the spectators at
the ball game, who thought for a mo-
ment the occupants would be dashed TO
their death. Undoubtedly the strong
wind saved the two men, for it held the
car up until landing could be et-
fected. In its speedy descent, however,
the car almost grazed the diamond anu
Dillon had to leave his base, suspendlnS
the game for a few moments.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21

as I walked 'catty-corner' across the
street / saw this woman" said Mrs.
Sonnesyen, indicating Mrs. Schultz
with disdainful sniff. "She
made a threatening remark. 1
looked at her. L stepped across
the street and entered Mrs.
Ransom's barber shop and asked for
protection. Mrs. Ransom said, Yes,
saw it ALL Then this woman took
me by the arm and neck and shook
me and said she would kill me-"
II told her l would have her ar
rested" continued the witness, catch
ing her breath. "She said 1 couldn't,
as L didn't have any standing"
What did she say when she met
you on the street," asked Mrs.
Schultz attorney.
"She said she. would snatch me bald
beaded" was the reply.
well, di she snatch you bald
headed?"
mo"
Were you seriously injured?"
mo, she didn't break any bones or
scratch my face, but l am not USED
to being shaken up
Mrs. Bert Ransom, the woman bar
Der in whose shop Mrs. Sonnesyen
sought refuge, corroborated the lat
ter's statements, and c. II. Wyant
Sdlu ne WllIlGSSSQ LllC OtS VI tAhS
scrimmage from his seat in cafe 10
Gated on the opposite side of the street,
refraining, however, from leaving his
place OF safety to interfere.
Mrs. Schultz followed her accuser
and witnesses on the stand.
81 was going home when she crossed
the street and walked in front of me"
she began, indicating Mrs. Sonnesyen
with a contemptuous nod "Then she
returned to the other side of the street
and came back, again walking in front
of me. She repeated this, and turned
on me, asking if 1 was following her.
She Kissed at me-she generally Kisses
and said, I'll fix you yet When
she went into the barber shop she
started for the razors. 1 opened the
screen door. 1 wanted to see what
she was going to do. I heard Mrs.
Ransom tell that woman whatever
she said on the witness stand she
would verify
do you think it was prudent to go
into the barber shop, right into the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
ASSERTS THAT COIN
WOULD END STRIKE
Witness in Labor Leaders Trial Gives
Some Interesting Testimony Re-
garding Recent Troubles
in Chicago

CHICAGO, May 20.-Wider latitude
in the introduction of evidence was
given to the prosecution by Judge Nc
Surely today in the case against
skinny Madden. F. A. Pouchot and
M. j. Boyle, labor leaders, charged
with conspiracy to extort money in the
settlement of a strike against the To-
seph Klicka company.
Judge McSurely's ruling allows the
state to introduce a witness not di-
rectly concerned with the Klicka case
but who, it is said, will give testimony
tending TO show that the alleged ex-
tortion in the case at bar was merely
an incident of general policy pur-
sued by the defendants.
Jacob Scharmer, a building contrao-
tor, told of strike called LAST Sen
TENDER on the plant of the Jewel Tea
company.
II asked Pouchot why the strike had
been called and he said certain sheet
metal sleeves for the coffee roa stiney
plant had been placed in the plant hy
non-union labor. / told him that If
that was his only kick 1 would have
the sleeves torn out and new ones inf
in by union men.
oh, don't bother about that. Iaava
them where they are, Pouchot said
He told me to see Madden and make
him cash offer to settle the strike .
Witness said Madden demanded
$1,000 for calling off the strike. Later.
he said, Madden came down" to 1880.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21

jaws of danger?" asked Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Mccartney.
I'D rather face danger than run
from it any day." responded Mrs.
Schultz.
Mrs. Nellie Pardee was Mrs. Schultz
strongest supporter. She smiled reas-
suringly at her friend when she took
the witness chair.
81 saw Mrs. Sonnesyen just before
the trouble occurred" she said. "She
had been drinking: / smelled whisky.
She didn't say anything to me, but
she did draw her skirts aside as l
passed her, as If she were afraid of
me-"
Are you acquainted with the odor
of whisky?" asked Senator Mccartney.
Certainly 1 am" responded the wit
ness.
II didn't know that ladies. as a gen.
eral rule, recognized the odor," unused
the senator.
Then you never lived in Sawtelle,'
was the reply.
Are you friend of Mrs. Schultz"
Eyes"
Are you a friend of Mrs. Sonnes-
yen?"
is mutual" said Mrs. Pardee posi-
lively.
A number of character witnesses. in
Guiding the city marshal and Chair
man Nellis of the board of supervisors
testified that Mrs Schultz reputation
for peace and quiet was above par.
Justice Summerfield said he be-
lieved a charge of battery had been
proven and imposed fine of S., which
Mrs. Schultz paid
Cant you place her under bonds to
keep the peace?" asked Mrs. Sonnes-
yen. IF you do not 1 will resort to
the unwritten law and carry a black
snake"
court adjourned until tomorrow
morning." said the justice, as he wea-
rily left the bench.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
OFFICIALS ABSENCE
SPOILS FORMAL PLAN
RESOLUTION IS PASSED AS
COUNCILS SENTIMENT
War Department Asked to Refuse
Land Tenderedsin San Pedro
Harbor for Naval
Station

Owing to the fact that two members
of the council, Wallace and Clampltt,
are out of the city without leave OF ao-
sence, the city council yesterday was
unable to take official action on the
resolution to be presented to the ma
tional government concerning the san
Pedro harbor, but the resolution was
passed as the sentiment OF the mem
bers who were present.
L. ]. Hanson and j, 7. Gaffey, both Oh
San Pedro, and Los Angeles members
of the consolidation commission, were
present The San Pedro men told the
council that the sentiment expressed in
the resolution was in hearty accord
with the ideas of San Pedro citizens.
This resolution asks that the national
government do not accept lac acres of
submerged tideland just inside the
breakwater at San Pedro, which the
San Pedro trustees have rendered to
the government for naval station.
This tender was made without author
ity of law, and there would be no diff
Guilty in getting back the land even
should the government see fit to accept
it. Copies of the resolution will be sent
to Senator Flint and Representative
McLachlan, with the request that they
use their influence to see the resolution
has the desired effect.
]. H. Call of the consolidation COM
mission and the Municipal Waterways
association told the council that this
146 acres of submerged land is the last
piece of harbor frontage of any size
that is not held by private individuals
or corporations. He said it was much
more important to use this land for
public docks and wharves than to have
a naval station built on it. Besides, it
is too exposed for a naval station. He
also said that plans for improvement of
the harbor frontage would be under
way in a very few weeks, and when
the San Pedro people were assured that
Los Angeles intended to improve the
harbor frontage as soon as possible the
harbor city would be practically unani-
nous for consolidation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
CONTRACTOR is ON CARPET
FOR DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION
Claims He Has Extension Of Time to
June IS, but Board Denies
His Statement

Peter Keenan,, a contractor who is
building the engine house on Main near
Vernon, was called on the carpet" by
the fire commission yesterday morn
ing and severely lectured by the mayor
because of his dilatory tactics In the
engine house construction. Keenan, de-
clared that he had been delayed by bad
weather and gave other excuses.
The contract was awarded keenan, in
August and the building was to have
been completed by December 10. As a
guarantee of the fulfillment of this con-
tract keenan, gave a $4,000 bond signed
by Charles NJ. Stansbury and Martin
Marsh.
When he appeared before the fire
commission yesterday he declared the
board of public works had extended his
time to June 10. The records show that
the only extension of time given Kee-
nan was thirty-five days from Decem-
Der Is. and he was told no more time
would be granted.
The fire board notified Keenan, yes
terday that if the work was not done
by June Is steps would be taken to
collect on his bond.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
WOMEN AT WAR
MEET IN COURT
SAWTELLE RESIDENTS TELL
CAUSES OF QUARREL
WIFE OF BEE INSPECTOR DE-
scRIBEs CLASH
Justice Decides Charge of Battery Is
Sustained by Evidence and
imposes Five-Dollar
Fine

Members of the elite and semi-elite
who make up the society of Sawtelle
swarmed into Justice Summerfield's
court yesterday, participants and spec
tators in the battle for supremacy
which for several months has waged
in the veterans city, with Mrs. Allie
Schultz as leader of the larger fac
ton and Mrs. A. Sonnesyen guiding the
social fortunes of the opposing clique
redoubtably in spite of its smaller
numbers.
Mrs. Schultz is the wife of the county
bee inspector, Henry Schultz, and as
such holds a position in ranks through
which Mrs. Sonnesyen, whose husband
is a grocer has, it is said, been unable
to penetrate.
The gathering in court yesterday was
occasioned by the trial of Mrs. Schultz,
who was charged by Mrs. Sonnesyen
with battery, the attack being ac-
companied, said the latter, by Mrs
Schultz threat that she would Snatch
her bald headed" The trouble oc-
Cured on Fourth street one of the
business streets of the little city, late
in the afternoon of May 1.
IT was coming from my home and
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
Municipal Affairs
ENGINE HOUSE SITES
PRODUCE PROTESTS
NOT WANTED IN RESIDENCE
DISTRICTS
City Attorney counseIs Against Pur-
chase of Lot with Restrictions.
Would Give Cause for
Damages

Members of the city council and the
fire commission are moving about with
dazed expression in their eyes. In
stead of property owners being CRATE
full for fire engine houses in their vicin-
ity much opposition is made, especially
with regard to two sites that have been
selected and practically purchased.
Yesterday property owners on Wash
inCton street appec red before MEM
bers of the council informally, to pro-
test against the purchase OF two lots
with about 100 feet frontage on West
Washington, between Cimarron and
Gramercy place. The fire department
expected to erect what is known as d
residence fire engine house .on this
site, but the property owners do not
want any kind of a fire engine house
erected on that side of the street.
They claim their property will be
damaged 80 per cent by reason of haY-
ing the engine house near them. They
say the lots selected by the city have
restrictions extending for 20 years pro-
hibiting the construction of anything
but a certain class of residences. On
the opposite side of the street, they
say, there are no restrictions and any
kind of structure could be put up.
City Attorney Hewitt, who was
brought into the controversy, said he
would advise the council not to pur-
chase a site on which there were
restrictions for a condemnation suit
would be necessary and in the event
the city won its case the property
owners would still have occasion for
suits for damages.
Complaint is also made against the
establishment of a fire engine house on
a lot selected by the land committee
of the council on Guirado and Euclid
avenues. The protest is based on the
fact that the location is on residence
corner.
Chief Lips is di, appointed at the
opposition shown to the fire houses as
he expects to have a number of them
built during the coming year. He sug
gested to the fire commission yester-
day that it would be a good plan to
pass a resolution asking the council
to disregard the protests against the
engine houses, as the sites selected
were the best obtainable.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
ASK BETTER PROTECTION
FOR PIC0 HEIGHTS
Property Owners Petition Fire Com.
mission for Brick Building and
Hook and Ladder

Property owners on Pico Heights ap-
peared before the fire commission yes
terday and asked that the old frame
structure at Pico and Ell Moline streets
that serves as an engine house be re-
placed with a brick building and that
a hook and ladder be added to the
equipment.
They pointed out that the nearest
hook and ladder company is at Seventh
and Burlington and the protection af-
forded by the single company is in
adequate to the needs of the rapidly
growing section. The fire commission
told the petitioners that as soon as
the council would vote money for an
improved house and more equipment
they would gladly meet the demands
of the petitioners, but until that was
done their demand would have to re-
main on the files.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
TWO HUNDRED MEN WANT
JOBS ON POLICE FORCE
Civil Service Prepares for Biggest Ex-
animation in History of Depart
ment to Be Held June IL

The civil service commission is pre-
pairing for the biggest examination this
department has ever given. The eX
animation will be held June IL and will
be for patrolmen. Already 1856 appli
cations have been received and it is
expected 200 will apply before the time
set.
The eligible list for patrolmen is
nearly exhausted on account of the
large draft made in it Monday night
when twenty men were appointed to
begin their duties on the police force
June l. The police commission has
asked council for 100 additional pat
rolmen when the budget is made out
for next year and while the council
feels 100 is too large a number to be
placed on at once, 1t is certain some
more men will be allowed, probably so.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
Fireman Accused

Lieut.. w. N. Mills of Engine Co. No.
II was ordered to appear before the
fire commission at it's session next
Thursday morning, for trial on serious
charges. Chief Lips reported he had
suspended Mills Monday for drunken
ness and failing to report for duty.
The chief said Mills was in the hos
pitaE with an injured eye or he would
have had him before the commission
yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
An UnruIY Scion

There's one thing about Josh's
schooling that I'm thankful for" said
Farmer Corntossel.
whats that?"
I'm glad 1 hurried up and got him
into that college before they put stop
to hazing. "-Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21

TITS this way" explained the tariff joker.
IF they put a prohibitive tax on garters-'
''Well?'
stockings will be apt to come down.
Kansas City Journal
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
Limitations

"a conscience is a persistent thing"
Eyes; 1 can fool some OF myself all of the
time, and all of myself some OF the time, but
that ends il. n-Kansas CITY journal
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
The Financial Menaeerle

Were you bull or bear on Wall
street,"
Neither" answered the cautious
man. mot having funds to invest,
was a giraffe. just rubbernecked."-
Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-21

Day fireworks at Venice Sunday.