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The Washington herald., 1911-02-24
Employees Are Promoted.

The Department of Commerce and La
Dor announced yesterday that James B
Stubbs, of the District of Columbia, g
craftsman in the Coast and GeodetiC
Survey, has been promoted from a posi-
ton at $500 to a position at 81, 400 &
year, and that Dudley P. Barnette, Of
Maryland, has been promoted from
craftsman at s1,4oo to photographer a
8, 600 a year.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24

Rain

Tempentures in Other cities. together with the
amount Of rainfall for the tventyfour hours ended
at 2. m yesterday folloEs:
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24
COACHMAN KILLED
In SAYING CHILD
Drives Runaway Into Dirt
Bank in Sixteenth Street.
ESCAPES INJUR'

Granddaughter of Secretary Dick
inson and Her Governess Are Un-
hurt, but Brave Driver Dies In
Wagon on Way to Hospital-Fu-
neral Services Tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24
ride Table.

To-day High tide. s:s a n. and AZ p m. Los
tide. II a. N knd II - p m
Teaeaosz zasA de. 50 : n. .ed 50 p n
Low tz1>. ia =. - = -
The Washington herald., 1911-02-24
Zach McGHEEBDEAD
Well-knOwn Newspaper Man
Yields to Anemia.
HONORARY ESCORT SELECTED

Members of National Press Club To-
night VIII Accompany Body to
Train Bound for Greenwood, S. C.
First Attracted Attention by Pic
turesque Sketch of TilIman.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

Professor Riggs, of the Govern
ment Bureau of Soils, has issued a
report and map Of Puget Sound in
which he makes the remarkable state
ment that a wealth Of potash can be
obtained from the kelp of Puget
Sound from a species known as the
Bladder Kelp, and that great amounts
of potash can be secured. He points
out that there are hundreds of thou
sands of tons growing in Puget Sound,
that it reproduces itself very rapidly.
We sincerely hope that this may prove
to be true, as potash is one of the
essential fertilizers used by the
American farmers, and there has been
serious fear that enough could not be
obtained at price that farmers could
afford to pay. Its particular value
is in hardening fruits, such as straw
berries, raspberries and even tree
fruits, thus causing them to stand up
for shipping and prevent early decay.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

The most remarkable change in
political sentiment which has been
recorded for many years was shown
at the election in California last
month. At that election the initia-
tive, referendum, the recall and
woman's suffrage were all adopted.
The first by large majority and the
last by a small margin. Ten years
ago the big interests had California
bound and hog tied until the average
voter was helpless, but now all of the
progressive movements have been
adopted. From being the least pro-
gressive of all the Pacific Coast states,
where progress is in greater evidence
than in any other part of the Union,
California leads the procession.
Those timid souls who fear the people
are too excitable to look after their
own interests will have another siege
of cold shivers. They may rest their
souls in peace. The people are not
going to do anything desperate, and
officers will not be recalled il they
are honest with themselves and the
people.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

The big Southwestern development
meeting which was held in the middle
of October at Aberdeen, formulated
a splendid plan to get settlers for the
logged off lands of that rich section
of the state. The plans include sell
ing these lands at a reasonable price;
clearing them in large bodies, 80 that
it can be done cheaply, and furnishing
money to assist the needy settlers in
getting started. They will open up
offices at Chehalis, which is the most
central point and put competent
man in charge. This is apparently
the most favorable plan that has ever
been attempted to settle logged-off
lands. When the logged-oB lands OF
Western Washington have been prop
erly settled they will maintain
population five times as great as the
state now possesses.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

this is done there is no question as
to the result.
The success of the little fair of
Vashon Island is proof that King
county people are ready to support
such an institution. The Pomona
Grange has appointed committee to
cooperate with other societies for
this purpose. The county commits
sioners have shown themselves to be
favorable to the proposition, and we
believe that if the matter be taken
up soon a fair can be held next year.
There is no time to be lost, and we
hope all those interested will get TO-
gether and formulate a plan. We
hope all will read Mr.. Williams letter
in this issue. The Ranch will be glad
to publish letters on this subject.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

The Chas. II. Lilly Company have
just issued their annual fall catalogue.
This company, starting from small
beginning, has grown from year to
year; always keeping in the forefront
of the agricultural development of
the state. They have made special
feature this year of grain, grass and
field seeds. By it's pages one will
observe how carefully they are to get
absolutely pure seeds, as their seeds
are re-cleaned by modern machinery
and no care overlooked to furnish
their customers absolutely pure seed.
The ladies will be interested in the
pages devoted to the best varieties OF
roses grown in the Northwest. They
have also a strong article on COM
mercial fertilizers which will be
valuable for every farmer.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

The Fisher Flour Mills Co., Seattle.
although it is not four months since
they began operation of their mills,
have been so successful that they
already.find it necessary to increase
their capital stock from S4OO, 600
to $1,000, 600. The money will
be largely spent for adding ware
house facilities. At the present time
the plant is turning out 1000 barrels
of flour day which means that they
are using up 100, 900 bushels of wheat
every twenty four hours. This is a
matter in which the farm ers are great
ly interested.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

The live stock editor OF The Ranch
visited the Hollywood Farm a few
days ago and was astonished at the
work Mr.. Stimson is doing. He has
large force of men at work and is
making one OF the finest farms in
Washington or the United States for
that matter. The dairy stock that
Mr.. Stimson produces was a revela-
tion to him. He tookian especial in
teresr in noticing the three young
Holstein bulls advertised by Mr..
Stimson. These animals come not
only from registered stock but from
advanced registry dams and sires
whose records gives them place very
close to the top of the breed. They.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

all show very fine dairy points. The
Ranch is pleased to see so many OF
Seattle's wealthy business men build
ing up good farms. Our January 1st
issue will have three full page two
color pictures of Mr.. Stimson's fine
grounds and buildings.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01
state now possesses.

The farmers in the Nooksack Valley,
near Ferndale, are going to start a
big berry industry Already they
have secured promise of so acres from
farmers who will plant the red rasp
berry. They have contracted their
berries at a minimum price of three
cents per pound for blackberries,
three and one-half cents for logan
berries and four cents for raspberries.
More will be paid if the market justi-
fies, but at this price berry raising
can be made very profitable.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01
Thanks The Ranch

Farris, Wash, Oct. Is, IL.
J. D. Dean,
Dear Sir:
[ take this opportunity to
thank you for the formula for
ely Repellant" you sent me
August 7. 1t did the business.
I also wish to congratulate you
on the good paper you are MAX
ing of The Ranch and to rejoice
with you over the big list of
new subscribers you report. l
have read The Ranch for about
six years and | can truthfully
say that it never before reached
the high grade it occupies at
present in all its departments.
With best wishes,
w. j. TAYLOR.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01
For a King County Fair.

The agitation for King county fair
has borne fruit and we have every
reason to believe the people are be-
coming aroused to the fact that such
an institution can be made profitable
to the people of this county. In
another column will be found letter
from L. Y. Williams, master Of the
Pomona Grange of this county, in
which he shows that the grangers are
in hearty accord and enthusiastic for
this proposition.
Nearly all the counties OF the state
are now holding annual fairs with
profit to the entire agricultural and
business interests. The time has
gone by when it is necessary to cater
to fake horse racing, fake shows or
any other fake to get people to attend
the fairs. A reasonable amount of
clean sport is desirable and reason
able number of clean shows are neces-
sary, but the days of monstrosities.
thimble rings, three she'll games, etc.,
are past for which all are thankful,
save the few who profited by skinning
the public.
AS has been pointed out before in
The Ranch, fair grounds south OF
Seattle can be reached by half mil
lion people in two hours ride. There
has been considerable talk of bring
ing the State Fair over to this side
of the mountains. Whether this is a
wise thing or not remains to be de-
termined. One thing is true, and
that is that double the number OF
people would attend. Transportation
facilities are of the best. In addition
to four lines of railway there is the
interur ban and street car lines.
Whether this is done or not, King
county should have fair of its own.
Pierce county probably has the most
successful fair in the state. This fair
is the result of the patriotic. en-
thusiastic work of a small body OF
progressive farmers. 1t has proven
too, that fair can be run without
fakes of any kind, or run in the in
terests of track gambling. 1t has
proven also that fair can be success
fully conducted and made self-sup-
porting without outside appropria-
lions. This fair has never had a state
appropriation. Pierce county, how
ever. gives it small appropriation.
The plan of King county fair
would be to get the active co-opera-
ton of not only the farmers, but the
manu- facturers, the educational socie-
ties, the horticultural societies and
the business men of the county. Ii
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

authorize this expenditure Of money
and have splendid school surround
ed with a experimental station under
the direction OF the state college.
Vashou Island land is peculiarly
adapted to berry and fruit growing
and can be made valuable for that
purpose. The Ranch hopes to see
this splendid proposition become a
reality.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

subscriber of The Ranch, A.
Nichens, of Hood River, Oregon, de-
sires our readers to know that he con-
siders carbolineum better spraying
material for poultry houses than
kerosene emulsion. He says after
ten years experience he is satisfied
that it is the cheapest and best.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

The people of Vashon Island are
discussing the proposition of buying
the old school buildings Of the Vashon
College and ten acres OF land and
forming consolidated school. Their
idea is to make this the educational
and civic center of the island. Ii
this act is approved by the tax payers
an experimental station will be estab-
lished in connection with the school.
1t is sincerely hoped the voters will
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

The National mid-winter sheep
show will be held at Omaha, Nebraska,
December 1916 in conjunction with
the National Wool Growers Associa-
ton. 1t is said that $4,000 in prizes
has been provided for and the pre-
MUM list can be had by addressing
the secretary, A. F. Striker, Omaha,
Nebraska. There Is every reason to
believe that it will be the finest eX-
hibition of sheep ever gotten together.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

Washington still leads the Pacific
Northwest in wheat production. The
government crop report giving this
state 36, 534, 900 bushels. Oregon did
not reach half that and has II, O66, 600
bushels. Idaho leads Oregon, having
II, 900, $50 bushels.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1911-11-01

The Washington State Dairy AS
ISOLATION will hold it's annual meet
ing at Montesano, December 9Th, 9th
and 18th.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Total ... -. -. ... -. 100


Applicants who have not had at
least one year of technical training
on subjects /, 2 and 8, and at least
one season S experience in connection
with the handling of stock on the
range, will not be admitted to this
examination.
Two days will be required for this
examination.
Age limit, 20 years or over on the
date of examination.
This examination is open to all
citizens of the United States who
comply with the requirements.
Applicants should at once apply
to the United States Civil Service
Commission, Washington, D. C. or
c the secretary of the board of ex-
miners at any place mentioned
ebove for the application and ex-
animation form 1912. The Com
mission will arrange to examine
any applicant whose application is
received in time TO pemirt neces-
sary examination papers.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Real Estate Transfers.

Warranty deeds recorded for the
week ending Tuesday, furnished by
The Delta County Abstract Com
pany. Byram Luce, President.
]. w. Finn to J. l.. Wright, so
acres near Hotchkiss. s2.50O.
T. c. Watson to f. Nj. Durkin.
1871 acres near Hotchkiss, 81.
II. Il. Roberts to F. S. Mad
dlinRer. 90 acres near Hotchkiss,
$1,000.
II. +. Roberts to o. Y. Baker,
1913 acres near Hotchkiss, s6.60O.
E. II. Connabie to ]. NJ. Gagan
and C. Z. Clark, tract near Eckert.
81.
Louise McGrew to T.. A. NTH,
so acres near Eckert. $4,000.
Paonia, 81.
O. Crush to ]. w. d. Colin. 10
acres near Hotchkiss, 81.
C. F.. Lester to b. C. Curtis. so
acres near Delta, 81.
!. C. Evans to II. A. Bunker, .
lots Paonia, $1,000.
A. tephens to w. A. Davis, lots
Delta. $1,000.
David s. stephens to w. w. Bo-
rom, IA acres near Paonia. $4,000.
j. Mccarthy to Welch & Merrill,
40 acres near Delta, $4,000.
]. f. Daley to C. l., Symons, so
acres near Paonia. 500
A. h. Wire & to NJ. A. Miller, Q
lots Delta. S3,S25.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
BUSINESS LOCALS

Large and small loans. welch &
Merrill.
For Rent-Eighty acres, North
Delta. H. X Braisted.
See Welch & Merrill for fire in
surance or loans. Sc
See P. T. Womack, North Delta,
TOR White wyandotte Cockerels.
Private Family Home board, mod
ern, regular prices. 221 Grand.
Protect your home against FIRE
by insuring with Stephan & Obert.
Money to loan at lowest rates on
farm and city property. Stephan &
Obert.
For Sale-Light spring wagon,
team and harness. L. C. Jones. Ko-
komo Dairy.
Old Hampshire Bond. The best
bond paper made. Stearns Brothers
Company.
Wanted-Position as housekeep-
er for widower with one or two
children. by widow with daughter
twelve years of age. Can give best
of references. Address y care In
dependent.
so acres 3lA miles from Delta,
all in cultivation, price $500. Will
sell choice of forties for $500. Is
cash. See Wire-Baird Realty Com
pany.
Five acres q mile from Delta.
Good two-room house. two acres
5-year-old commercial orchard, three
acres alfalfa. Ideal home tract.
Price $4,000 easy terms. See Wire
Baird Realty Company.
S-room dwelling, modern except
ing heat. Closets, bath. pantry, cell
lar, lawn, cement walk. fruit trees,
hen house, barn is X IS feet, IA
feet to caves, corrals, etc, small
payment, easy terms. See Wire
Baird Realty Company.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Notice of Adjustment Day.

E.tst1 Of AUGUSTA sCHAFFNER. Dece~~~d.
The under-ixned. having becn appointed ad-
,nini.,rstiI OF the estate of Augusta Scnhnner,
iafc OF the County of Delta In the state OF Colo,
rado, deces,ed. hereby give. notice t9.t M .hs WI
coant,. nj The Court House in Delta. In said
County, on Monday, the 18th day OF February
A ID 1911, at the hour OF 10 O'Clock A. NJ OF sAid
IA, AZ which time all persons having claims
arninst s,id estate are notified and requested to
attend FOR the purpo-e Of having the same ad'
insted All persons indsbted TO said estate are
rrone-ted to make immediate payment to the
unaarsrncd.
pst.-i at Delta Colombo, this srd day OF
January. A. d 1911.
,U.irsTA BouLASD Adrninistrati1 Of the
estate Of Augusta schaifner, Deceass-d.
MtLLARD FAIRLAMB, Attorney.
First pub. Jan. IL. 1911; La, pub. Feb. TO- 1911
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Early Work for Sugar Beets.

As spring opens up the first ques-
,Ion to confront the farmer is that
Of properly preparing the seed bed
and it is time right now to begin
thinking about getting out and hus-
ding. Just before the season arrives
when the beets tire to be planted, the
ground must be thoroughly pull
yerized. narrowed and packed, for
these conditions are all essential in
securing a good stand. If the plow-
ing has been done as suggested, the
labor required in the preparation of
the seed bed will be reduced to a
minimum, because of the fine state
OF pulverizatlon which has been
wrought l., the action of frost dur
ing the winter.
The uctral preparation of the
soil snould be begun by stirring the
soil to a depth of at least FIVE in
ches by means of a disc harrow, and
afterwards the ground should be
narrowed ever at least twice with
the ordinary iron smoothing harrow.
III the surface seems exceptionally
dry at that time, with no immediate
prospects of rain, either just before
or after seeding, a heavy iron roll
er can be used to advantage. To
roll the soil increases the capillary
power and large quantities may be
drawn from considerable depths TO
the surface, where it can be utelized
in the termination of the beet seed
and afterwards helping to support
the young and tender plants. A light
narrowing must however, follow the
rolling in order TO establish soil
mulch and thus prevent the evap-
grafton of much moisture which has
thus been brought to the surface.
The smooth compact surface of
the soil left by the roller allows
easy movement of the wind which
induces rapid loss of water and
this can be prevented only by the
establishing of fine mulch. This
early cultivation of the soil serves
two very important purposes: 1t de-
stroys all the young weeds and
conserves moisture which would be
otherwise evaporated. Faulty prep
aration of the seed bed is the cause
of more failures in sugar beet
growing than any other factor. In
growing wheat or other cereals here
in Colorado, this preparation can
not be so thorough or ideal as 1t
must be in growing crop so nee
essarily adapted to intensive farm
ing as is the sugar beet.
OF course the preparation of the
land for seeding must be governed
largely by two factors-the charac-
ter of the land. and the climatic
conditions during the season. If
the ground is sandy loan, much
less work will be required in re-
ducing 1t to a proper state of tilth
than If heavy clay, The land may
usually be prepared in February for
the reception of seed, but climatic
changes may delay seeding for some
time.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
BeIno Broad.MInded. q d =.

You say that you do not like him
and yet you are going to vote for
him3"
"Sure. My personal feelings should
not influence me In matter where
the public welfare 10 at stake. He IL
q smart man."
What causes you to belle 70 that he
is SO smart?"
'He met my wife before did and
could have married har. but did not"
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Notice of Stockholders Meeting
b. p. BLAIR,
Register.

Notice OF Stockholders Meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the
annual stockholders meeting of
The Colorado Fruit Growers As
sociation, for the election OF officers
for the ensuing year and to trans
act such other business as may prop
erly come before the stockholders
is hereby called and will be held
al the ONCE of the Company in
the City of Delta. on the 11th day
of February, 1911, at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon.
r. c. HUTCHINSON, Pres.
NJ. B. HESTON. Sec.
Delta, Colorado. January IL, 1911.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Legal nottees
Notice for Publication.

Notice for Publication.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
H. LAND OYYICK AT Mos TRosE, COLO,
January, 10th, 1ell.)
NOTICE is hereby given that
JAMES Z. DICK,
of Austin. Colorado. who: on October 2ist 1893
m ade Homestead Entry. No. O42+2, Ute. for sW ~
Of NEL Section 1, Township u South. Range g.
West. sixth Principal Meridian. has filed notice
Of intention to make Final Communication Proof
to sstabiish claim to the land above described
before Milton Il. welch. U 8. Commissioner, at
Delta COLORADO, on the 18th day OF February,
1911.
Claimant names As Witnesses:
Rnndford seabourp. of Delta. Colorado: Charles
Drysdale. Of Austin. Colorado: B. j. Hall, OF
Austin Colorado; Delbert u. Mckague, OF AUSTIN
Cplorado.
B. P. BLAIR
Register.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
January is, 1sil)
NOTICE Is hereby given that
GEORGE A. NIDY.
Of Delta, Colorado. who. on November End,
1901 made Desert Land Entry No. lais. Ute, No.
~. Township Is south. Range % West. 81 OF
sE,4 section II. Ess Of NEs and NEk OF SEA
Section a. Township Is South Range "a West.
sixth Principal Meridian. has nl-d notice of in
tention to make Final Desert Land Proof, TO
establish claim to the land above described, be-
fore Milton r. Welch, u. 4. Commissioner, at
Delta, Colorado, on the 2ith day OF February.
1911.
Claimant names witnesses:
Pearl l.. Harrison, OF Roubideau, Colorado;
Clinton r Mattock, OF Roubideau, Colorado;
Robert b. Frye, OF Roubidcau, Colorado; Charles
A. Merrill. OF Delta, Colorado.
d. Z. BLAIR
Register.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
For Sale.

Six acres on Garnet mesa, 5-room
house, barn and other outbuildings,
About two acres of fruit; cherries.
peaches and apples. Po. box 400.
Colo. phone Garnet, 1893.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Calling the Turn.

Baseball" remarked the moraliyer
'is getting to be almost as bad as
prize fighting and horse racing"
How much did you lose on to-day's
game?" queried the demoralizer.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Applications for Grazing Permits.

NOTICE is hereby given that all applications
for permits to Craze cattle. horses, and sheep
within the USC MPAHGRE SATlOSAL FOR
rs during the season of 1911 should be filed in
my office ut Delta, Colorado on or before Febru-
ary ~, 1911. Full information in regard 10 the
grazing fees TO be charged and blank forms to
be used in making applications will be furnished
upon request.
H. s. BUSHNELL. Forest Supervisor.
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
L. : LAND OFFICE Al MoSIRosE, tpLb.,
January Sist. 1911.
NOTICE is hereby given that
JOHN BRADY,
4 Whitewater, Colorado. who. on June 18th.
1910. made Pre- -EInption DeclAratory Statement
No. Oh2ss, Ute for Lot I. Section IS, Township i3
South. Range ss Wet Lot ]. AEh. of NEs4, Sec
ton =, Township Il South. Range ss West, Sixth
Principal Meridian. has filed notice Of intention
to make Final Pre- Empucn Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described, before Milton
Il Welch. U. :. Commissioner. nt Delta, Colo
rado. on the iste day OF March. 1911.
Claimant names witnesses;
Thomas Cheney, Joseph Cheney. Frank A.
Roger, Edward II. Rogers, all of Whitewater.
Colorado.
b. p. BLAIR,
Rexisfer
The Delta independent., 1911-02-10
Notice For Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
u. 3 LAND OYYIcr At MoSTRosI, CoLo
January sth, lqii.D
MOTTO Is hereby given that
ARTHUR II. CHIPPEBFIELp.
of Austin. Colorado. who, on octoh-r Ind. lvio'
made Pre- E,nption D~clarniory Statement. 10.
o,.Tl ut~ for Lot T. Section ~ Lots ! and 2.
section II. Township IL south. RAnse - wee,
MN SEA. Section 50. Township y south.
Rans- 3 West sixth Principal Meridian, has
nlcd notice Of intention to make flnA fr~
Em ption Proof, TO establish claim TO The lang
D.. County Court Al Delta, Colombo on the 18th
day OF February, 1911.
Claimant names ~ witnesses
Alfred 8 Hill. l.. T. Smith. Jacob keyscr. o.
Il Bonner. all Of Austin, Colorado.
B. p. BLAIR
Register.