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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-02-15
NATIONAL LEGISLATION FOR PURE INSECTICIDES

urY, S6CIeldIy VI <h6iiShiSOhS eehN W.
rotary of Commerce and Labor, and
that the analyses are to be made by
the Bureau of Chemistry of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. In this and in
other details the bill follows very close
ly the Pure Food and Drugs Act, and
would be enforced in practically the
same manner.
This measure was originally sug-
gested by Committee of the Associa-
ton of Economic Entomologists and
from the, beginning has received the
hearty support of practically all the
entomologists and agricultural chem
lists of the country. In order to in
sure that the measure was fair to the
manufacturing interests and that 1t
would receive the support Of the manu-
facturers, a conference of manufactur-
ers with representatives Of the ento-
mologists and chemists was held at
New York City, in June. The measure
was carefully discussed and certain
amendments were proposed, which will
be introduced Cor have been) in the
coming session of Congress. AS re-
suit, practically all the leading manu-
facturers of insecticides and fungicides
are heartily in favor Of the measure
and will support the consumers in their
demand for it's passage. The greatly
increased consumption of insecticides
and fungicides has developed a consid-
cradle business for the manufacturers
of these goods who realize that any
legislation which tends to standardize
the quality and to prevent fraudulent
and quack articles will insure larger
business and increase consumption for
reliable brands.
The measure is having the hearty
support of fruit and truck growers or
CARNATIONS throughout the country.
Whether it will be passed by Congress,
will depend very largely upon the at
titude of the agricultural public. If
the members of Congress and the men,
bers of the Committee Of Interstate
and Foreign Commerce Of the House
of Representatives and the Committee
on Agriculture and Forestry of the
Senate are convinced that there is a
popular demand for such legislation
there will probably be little difficulty
in passing the measure, as no serious
opposition to it is apprehended. 1t is
| incumbent on the users of insecticides
and fungicides to communicate with
their congressman if they desire such
legislation, for Congress can hardly
be expected to give consideration to
legislation for which there is no popu-
lar demand The Ranch believes this
measure should have the hearty sup
port of it's readers and suggests that
they communicate with their Congress
men concerning it at once.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-02-15

A land claim has been filed on at
Prosser that will be devoted to the
production of garden seeds. The
Northern Pacific Railway Co. will also
plant it's demonstration orchard at
Prosser.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-02-15

Editor The Ranch:
We like The Ranch very much. Mr..
Waldens writings are worth many
times the cost of the paper to anyone
just starting an orchard
Four years ago l took homestead
in the timber two miles up the Spo-
kane river from CURLY and have 25
acres cleared with six acres already
set in orchard. We have most of the
standard apples and peaches, pears,
prunes, plums. Have 800 grape vines
growing and 400 raspberry and black
berry bushes and are going to set a
patch of strawberries this spring. We
raise melons and all other vines,
pumpkins, squash, cucumbers and
nearly all kinds of garden truck; sweet
corn, field corn and potatoes We
have to haul 16 miles to Reardon or
% miles to Spokane, but we may have
a railroad soon. We are on hot air
line survey and also have an electric
railroad surveyed.
Hoping for your success with The
Ranch, l am, yours truly,
CURLY, Wash. G.. B. BRAND.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1909-02-15

The Ranch wants representative
in each county to take subscriptions.
1t is the largest and best farm and
livestock paper on the Pacific Coast.
Solicitors make good money. Address
Circulation Manager, The Ranch, Sc
attic, Wash.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-12-01
NoT a POLITICAL QURaTIoN.

The Marble creek settlers are not
satlsfed with the findings and awards
Of the land commission which invebtl-
gated their claims to the valuable
timber lands IN the 81. Joe country.
A report from Wallace says that they
win take the matter up again as =
political question and attempt to
have the leading parties pledged to
support their claims. Such reason
tng h wrong and win not win the
lands for the ample reason that n
one set Of citizens can demand action
Of this nature for the purpose OF Sc
curing public land. other citizens
may do 80 and there Is no end to
trouble. The settlers asked for the
legislative commission and now have
ne result Of it's iabors. The case
win 20 to the courts. where II prop
erly belongs, and their final decision
must settle the matter. The iegis.
latuFe has done what was asked OF Il
and II the courts uphold lta action
well and good: but II they do not
the settlers must accept the result
Il u time this matter we're dropped
from polielca. X should never have
been taken up along such lines,
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-12-01
nVOORApHTCAL CAIENDAR.

Or. Samuel IIanghorne Clemens,
alias Mark Twain, was "a years Of age
yesterday. Having won 3 secure place
on the compost pedestal in the Amer
lean hall of fame, the distinguished
humorist Is now resting from his la
bors. Such work as he does. Il Is
said, Is on his autobiography. por-
tons OF which have already been pub
llshed. The completed work, how
ever. will not appear until after his
death.
Recent reports have stated that
Mr.. Clemens Is not at all we'll, but
hia admirers throughout the world
will continue to hope that these ru-
moFs. like those OF his death sew
eral years ago. are greatly exag-
gerated. The recent marriage Of
his daughter to q Russian musician
with an unpronounceable name. has
left Mr.. Clemens very much alone
In the world. so far as relations are
concerned. Another serious blow has
been the order OF bis physicians cut
ting down his allowance of cigars.
Or. Clemens was born In Missouri,
for which he isn't responsible. The
little village OF Florida had the
honor or being his birthplace. but
his parents moved shortly after 10
Hannibal. and In that city he spent
his youth. At Is no became a print
or. For short time he was pilot
on the Mississippi steamboats,. Then
he went west TO Nevada and Cali
fornia, and worked as q newspaper
reporter. Heading eastward again
he landed In Buffalo, whore he
was editor OF q newspaper. His wife
who was olivia Langdon. died II
Italy IN 1904. she was the light 81
our lives" wrote the grief-atrIckel
husband. and II Is certain that bel
death was blow from which he vii
never recover.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-12-01
TAKE 1T IN TIME.

Just as Scores OF Occur d'AIene PEG.
pie Have.
Waiting doesn't pay.
II you neglect the aching back,
Urinary troubles, diabetes, surely
follow.
Deans Kidney Pills relieve back
ache.
Cure every kidney III.
Many people in this locality recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here's one case:
Mrs. r. d. Haines. 1914 z. River
side avenue, Spokane. Wash. says;
81 suffered for many years from a
weak and lame back. did not know
what caused the trouble. but when Q
friend advised me to try Doan's Kid.
ney Pills, l procured a box, They
proved successful in every respect
My kidneys were restored to thelV
normal condition and the pains and
aches left my back. I am glad tC
give Doan's Kidney pills my indorse
ment. as / know them to be a reliable
remedy for the Kidneys"
For sale BY all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Mllburn Co. Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-DOan's and
take no other.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-12-01
AUTOMOBILE MEETING.

NEW YORK, n. T.. Nov. 30.---Di-
rectOrs OF the American Automobile
association met in the Hotel Belmont
today for the annual meeting Of the
board. Reports OF the ofieials OF the
association aud the heads Of the var
ious committees show that this has
been higly prosperous and encour-
aging year for the motoring frater-
nifty. The new board OF directors
win hold its irst meeting tomorrow,
when oficers for 1910 viii be cho-
sen.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-12-01

Tho county and city OF Spokane
aeem 10 b waking up TO the fact that
they have been dealing too ieniently
with the tramps and hoboes who are
gathering there from all parts Of the
conntry FOR the purpose OF getting
into jail where they must be fed At
public expense. while refusing 10
work. Their preeext is that they are
American citizens aghtlng for the
great principle Of free speech. when
he fact Il that they are after a free
lunch, The ofHciais are now arrest,
ing them on the charge OF eonsplr-
acy. q felony under the state laws
and q crime which. II conviction fol.
lows. win put stop to the lawleAs
acts Of the eOnspifatoFa.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-12-01

The enmlty Of RAthdram toward
coeaF d'Alene was never more openly
o. boastingly shown than during tie
local option campaign. when preacher
and saloon man Joined hands TO get
even VITA this city. The saloons and
ether business places we're plaearded
with saeh notices as this: whisky
ave cents q glass. beer, two for ave.
! Vote her dry: set even with Occur
a'Alene."
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-12-01

New York state win receive an In
Aeritanee tar OF sl.asO. goo from the
Hartman estate. The inheritance
tax Law d one of the sources Of IN
come for that state which II received
without serious injury or working >
hardship on any one. Such q law
ought to Be on the statute books Of
All the states.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-12-01

Today'a news today IL you read
the EVENING PrssA
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20
Scott Bill Amended.

The Senate in committee of the
whole Wednesday agreed to number
OF amendments to Senator SCOTS pri-
mary election bill.
One amendment reduces the allow
arce for expenditures by candidates
for nomination at the primaries SO that
no aspirant for a nomination for n
federation or state office may spend
more than $500 and no aspirant for
an office affecting a district smaller
than the entire state may spend more
than $500.
Another provides that candidates for
the United States senate at the pri-
maries shall go on the regular election
ballot and candidates for the Legisla-
ture have the choice OF pledging them
selves to vote either for the choice of
their party at the primaries or for
the choice of all of the voters at the
general election. They are not
obliged to make either pledge.
Another amendment withdraws the
ban placed upon political organizga-
tions to prevent their getting behind
certain candidates before the primar-
les. The judiciary committee believed
the organizations would do this by in
direction regardless OF restrictions and
it might better be permitted in the
open.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20
House Proceedings Monday.

Following are the House proceed
Tugs Of Monday. the 18th inst, as re-
ported in the Denver Republican:
In committee OF the whole. during
the morning session. the initiative and
referendum bill presented by Mr.. Skin
rer was taken up again. When il first
appeared in the committee several
days before, IT had aroused a heated
discussion Yesterday II was placid
ly received, and supported by nearly
all of the majority. Mr.. Garman
moved to include In Its provisions
what is known as "the recall" that
the people may vote out of office by
petition those they have already voted
in, IL dissatisfied with any Of their
acts.
Mr.. Greenman was sorry to see the
amendment proposed. for he could see
contingency in the near future when
aLegislature had been in session about
thirty days. that the people would rise
almost en- masse and vote from office
all those they had placed in. Then"
he said, we might have no Legisla-
ture at all"
Mr.. Skinner feared that the iniec-
ton of the amendment might kill the
bill, which was purely for the one pur-
pose. After some discussion the Gar
man amendment was voted down. In
mediately thereafter the House passed
the main bill on second reading
Two bills providing for the immed!-
ate needs of the Soldiers and Sailors
Home and the State Capitol were also
passed on second reading in commit
tee OF the whole.
When third readings were taken up
errors in the engrossment of two
bills and a desire to amend the title
in two others caused their being held
over for a day.
A number were found to be all
right and were given final action.
Among these were one to have the
law governing the Soldiers and Sail
ors' Home conform to the federal law
on such homes: one TO facilitate the
consolidation of adjoining school dis
tricts. one to make Mountain Stand
ard time legal time in the state, and
bills to amend the charters of the cit
les of Central City and Black Hawk.
Hurd's eight-hour bill. applying to
workmen in mines, smelters, mills and
like places, was also passed on third
reading.
The House voted to give the use of
the chamber Wednesday evening 10
the joint committees of banking of the
House and Senate. Two former gov
ernors will appear to discuss the banS
guarantee law. These are former gov
ernor c. S. Thomas. who drafted the
bill. and former governor Alva Adams.
who favors only the section in relation
to guarantees. declaring the balance TO
be vicious and poor legislation.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20
FOR THE USERS OF TOBACCO.
Assertion That Plant Was Certainly
Placed Here for Good Purpose.

1t is passing strange that with all
the experience at command. the ply
siologists are never in agreement as to
the effects OF the smoking habit Even
where lay opinion has been fairly well
established by the apparently well d.
gested views Of the scientists with re-
spect to certain phases OF the whole
problem, they are wholly liable to up
setting by the latest opinion. For ex-
ample, two considerations have long
been thought to be determined-that
moderate indulgence in tobacco need
not be denied. and that the lad not
out of his teens would better abjurO
tobacco altogether 1t may b assert.
ed that man is not a smoker by na-
ture; and certain effects OF tobacco
seem to indicate without especial ar.
gument that the longer the acquire
ment of the habit is postponed the bet.
ter for the human system At the
same time the remote antiquity Of tho
tobacco plant suggests that it Is one
of natures unassisted growths; and.
if it were not designed for man to en-
joy in security. neither is it at all
clear that it is to be classed with na-
ture's productions-Provide Jour.
nal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20
Opposition to New County.

At hearing before the House COM
mittee on counties and county lines
Monday hearing was given to permit
the people of El Paso and Elbert coun-
ties who have been holding numerous
meetings within the proposed new
county of Holt and at Colorado
Springs, to protest against the forma-
ton of Holt county. l.. w. Cunning
ham, c. l.. Dickinson, r. l.. Chambers
and o. E. Collins led in the presenta-
ton of arguments against the cutting
up OF Ell Paso and Elbert in order to
form the new county.
They protested that the majority OF
the people in the district affected did
not want it and adverted severely upon
the position maintained by Representa-
tive Cannon, who introduced the bill.
Messrs. Jones and Richards, who
would live in Holt county. if formed,
urged that it be erected. giving glow
ing accounts of the prosperity that
would follow its being formed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20

Three girls Elizabeth Sabrielle and
Eiise-started for Canada 10 spend the
summer there. ON board steamer they
were frightened by an apparently dement,
To one Of them, took enjoyment in sc-u-
finlzlne n photo Of the trio. Elise shaie6
her stHterooBl with Mrs. Graham. a~so
bound for Canada. The young women 7n
anNtoGsly awaiting her husband. who h.d
mania for sailing They were intro
duced to Lord Wilfrid and Lady Edit,l.
cottage by the ocean was rented Cy
the trio for the summer. Ehzabe+h
learned that a friend OF her fathers was
to call Two men called. one of them
st"asler- The girls were mot At homS
but discovered by the cards left that one
Of the men WAS Ehzabeth's fathers
friend. The men proved to be John G.
yellow hair from Mr.. Grahams pocket
fell into the hands OF Elise Mrs. Gra-
hams hair was black. Lady Edith told
he girls OF a robbery Of Jewels at the
t,teL Fearing for the safety Of her own
GEMS, she left them in safe at the cot
tage Mr. Gordon Bennett properly
returned the lost bag and told of mys;eri-
GUS doings Of a year before connected
with the cottage. Exploring the cell o..
one OF the girls found sphinx cuff but
ton. the exact counterpart OF which hoth
Gordon Bennett and Lady Edith were
found to possess. also. Elise alone. eN-
piored the cellar. overheariug a CONVEX
sation there between Mary Anne and
He proved to be her son. charged
with murder. The young women agreed
TO keep the secret Lady Edith told r.
the sphinx key. Elise and Gordon Ben
nett discovered Lady Edith and Mr.. Gra-
ham. the latter displaying marvellous
baritone voice. At supper which was
held on the rocks Elizabeth rather mys-
teriously lost her ring, causing "a search
~ the entire party.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20

She looked at me a moment without
replying. then walked to the door and
bolted it.
Yes. miss" she said, Dan as
'opes. Not that they're very Ugh
opes, fur Dan amt much at lookin' at
he bright side But ell do is dooty,
miss. and | think Miss Elizabeth may
find her ring. though OF course | can I
be sure-no more can Dan. Now you d
better 90 TO bed, Miss Elise, fur you
need your sleep and | need mine.
| was very willing to follow this
advice. and felt hopeful that morning
would bring good news to Elizabeth,
for Mary Anne's brother had inspired
me with feeling OF confidence Cor
don BENEFITS diver had not produced
As | lay thinking dreamily of him
and wondering whether he would get
his boat out early and 90 10 work a
sudden recollection of his appearance
overpowered me.
We were all familiar with Mary
Anne's brother He was short,
stockily built man, with very broad
shoulders and short bowed legs. II
seemed improbable that he could cast
shadow like pair OF tonss, but
then as every one knows shadows are
not 10 be depended upon.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20
Question Of Reference.

In the Senate on Thursday, the 11th
inst, Senator Burger signified his in
tention to move for the recall from
the judiciary committee OF all bills
that concern elections. The senator
has always insisted that such bills
should be referred to the judiciary
committee. but the Senate yesterday
refused to recall from the committee
on privileges and elections an election
bill that should have been referred to
the judiciary committee, according to
the practice of the body, and 1t was
after such refusal that Senator Burger
gave his notice. The effect OF the
adoption Of his motion, If he should
persist in his intention, would be to de-
lay indefinitely consideration of many
of the most important bills introduced.
The controversy started when the
committee on privileges and elections
made a favorable report on Senate bill
No. 2O2. by Senator Napier. providing
for an educational test for voters.
Senator Burger at once made the
point that no bill should be referred
to the committee on privileges and
elections, holding that committee was
solely for the purpose Of hearing elec-
tion contests. He moved that the re-
port be not received and that the bill
be recalled from the committee. This
motion was defeated, the vote being a
tie and the lieutenant governor voting
in the negative.
After more than an hour Of discus
sion the bill was referred to the judi
ciary committee. whereupon Senator
Burger gave notice Of his revolution
ary motion.
Senator Crowley's bank guaranty
bill was reported.
Favorable committee reports were
also made on Cary's bill for a new fish
and game law and on Tobins and
Cary's bills for amendment Of the live
stock inspection law.
Senator Barela's joint memorial to
Congress, advocating the admission of
New Mexico to statehood, was unani-
mously adopted. after Senator Scott
had secured promise from its author
that he would introduce a similar me-
mortal concerning the admission of
Arizona.
Senator Stephen introduced a reso-
luton declaring it to be the sense of
the Senate that no county division bill
should be considered at this session.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20

gies for her hysterical outburst of the
explain. was solely the result OF her
physical condition. He hoped we had
not allowed their departure to break
up the party.
We told him about the lost ring and
he listened with interest. l thought
his expressions of regret and offers of
assistance were unnecessarily effusive.
but then. as Gabrielle said afterward.
Mr.. Graham always went little too
far in everything
After while he took his departure,
saying he did not like to leave Mrs
Graham long alone in her present
nervous condition. Gabrielle lifted the
roses and laid their heavy perfumed
heads against her face.
They are beautiful" she said; but
what shall we do with them?"
DO with them" l echoed.
Yes. that's what said. You know
If Elizabeth ever gets one sniff she'll
have hay fever. and I'm sure I don't
want to add that to her Affections,
poor dear
After a little consideration We de-
cided to transfer the roses to Lady
Edith. and Gabrielle volunteered to
take them to her at once.
For they must not go into the
house." she said, "and il We keep them
out here any longer some enterprising
germ might drift through the window
and up Elizabeth's nose. Will you go
with me-"
l declined. saying l was going back
to the rocks to have one more look
before dark.
We strolled along together to the
point where our paths diverged and
Gabrielle became silent and preoc-
cupied.
Elise" she said. speaking very
solemnly, Il am going to ask you a
question and want a truthful answer,
absolutely your honest opinion, you
know"
''well?"
DO you think care more for Eliza
beth than she does for me! Or does
Elizabeth care more for me than l do
for herr"
laughed, and she continued half
laughing also. yet wholly in earnest
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20
CHAPTER xl.

~ don't like suppers on the rocks.
do you,@
No. think they're beastly-"
II was the next afternoon and Ga
brielle and / were sitting on the YER
anda. | was pretending to read. while
she was frankly doing nothing.
The day had dragged heavily Ny
confidence in Mary Annes brother had
been misplaced. for he had not ap-
peared in triumph with the ring and
we Get rather aggrieved in conse-
querce.
OF course We had all visited the
rocks many times separately and col
lecti vely. but had returned empty
handed and rather cross. Even the
Canadian sun is hot at midday in
summer. and continued Intellectual
stopping among rocks and loose stones
would have its effect upon the most
angelic disposition Then. too. Cor
don Bennett had not appeared with his
diver, nor had We heard further from
Lord Wilfrid on the subject. so our
faith in mankind had suffered accord
ingly. | also wished something pleas
ant would happen and agreed with
Gabrielle that the afternoon was end
less.
A diversion was here created by the
appearance of Mr.. Graham. who car
ried bunch of long-stemmed white
roses that certainly We're never the
product of the island. Mrs. Graham
had sent them with her love and apollo
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1909-02-20
Easy Come. Easv Go,

A passerby at Broad and Lombard
streets in Philadelphia once heard
the following dialogue between la
borer who was digging in sewer and
stout. beaming lady with capacious
market basket on her arm:
"Ah, good marnin' to you. Pat" said
she leaning over and looking into the
pit. And what are you doin'?"
Good marnin'. Bridget" he replied.
looking up. I'm a-earnin' alimony for
yees. And what are you doin'?"
Sure. I'm a-spendin' it." replied
Bridget airily, as she trotted Off
Lippincott's.