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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
In Orchard and Field
qHappenings Of Moment to the Man Behind the Plow

chicks to run out in the damp grass
in the early mornings. Keep them
confined until the sun is we'll up and
the grass well dry. Also keep the
grass around about the brood coops
cut sort. Dragging about through
the long grass with the hen will soon
exaust and weaken the chicks.
Watch out for lice on the late
Matched chicks. Ifthe chicks appear
sleepy from no apparent cause, you
may assume lice are responsible.
Grease their heads, throat and under
their wings with lard. After they
are few weeks old they may safely
be busted with insect powder. Per-
sian insect powder is excellent and is
cheaper than the prepared powders.
1t must be freshly ground to be ef-
fective. The hen should also be
busted occasionally. Whitewasht the
inside of the coop thoroughly. A
little crude carbolic acid added to the
whitewash willmakeit more effective.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
POTATOES IN WASHINGTON

The State of Washington ranks
third as potato growing state. The
average yield per acre for the year
1911 was 100 bushels. The price
of potatoes in December was 6S
cents per bushel, or the value of
the crop per acre was 500. In
spite of the financial advantage of
growing potatoes only $1,000 acres
were planted. With the increase of
population the large wheat farms
will gradually be cut up into small
er farms and potato-growing will
become as common crop as wheat
is now in the agricultural sections
of the state. During the past win
ter we received great many pota-
toes from eastern states where the
yield per acre is much less than it
is here. The potato can be grown
advantageously on fallow ground and
is in many respects a more valuable
crop than wheat or the regular crops
grown on the land. When potatoes
are well cultivated and good seed
used they may be made to yield an
average of $50 bushels to the acre.
One reason that potatoes have not
been a more popular crop is because
of the fact that no concerted action
has been taken in their production
and hence no permanent market
has been created. AS soon as pota-
toes become a permanent crop per-
manent markets will be found, as
in the case of wheat, fruits, lumber
and fish productions.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
WILL TEACH AGRICULTURE
State University Introduces New Fea.
ture in Its Summer School

For the first time in its history,
the University of Washington is
this summer to teach agriculture.
Teachers, however, and not agricul-
turists themselves are to be taught
the latter work being left to the
state agricultural college.
In a special announcement, issued
yesterday, concerning the summer
session of the university, which is
to open on June "a, DR.. Frederick
A. Osborn, the acting director of
the summer school, said that in re-
Spouse to many requests for work
in the teaching of agriculture, the
university would offer four courses
in elementary agriculture for teach
ers in the high school and grades.
The instructors will be John w.
Hotson. A. M. , instructor in botony
in the university, and Ronald E.
Chapman, B. S., instructor in the
Sultan schools and graduate of
Washington State College, class of
1910.
There will be courses on farm en-
emies, the school and home garden,
soils and crops and general horti-
culture. Each week at least one
general round table for discussion
will be held.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
HOT WEATHER CHICKS:
THEIR FEED AND CARE

Matching operations will have to
be carried well into the hot months
of summer by most breeders if they
are to expect the full number of
chicks planned for at the beginning of
the season. The spring was ex-
ceedingly backward in all parts of
the country, and good spring wea-
ther-the kind that makechicksgrow
and thrive-was not in evidence un-
til well into the month of May.
Although late Matched chicks are
not so easily raised as those Matched
in April and May, they can how
ever, if properly cared for, be raised
profitably. Therefore, if hatch
ing results were poor early in the
season it will proveprofitableto con-
tinue Matching as late asJuly, or I'M
til the desired number of chicks are
obtained. To have the best of sue
cess with late Matched chicks, how
ever, closed attention must be given
to details. Careless or Indifferent
management will surely work harm.
Be methodical in the work, ard
do not slight anything.
Feed consisting of heating prop
critics should be practically eliminat-
ed from the ration of the late Matched
chicks. Corn or corn meal should
from but small, if any, part of the
chick feed. Do not over feed. A
little and often should be the rule
and should be strictly adhered to. Do
not allow any feed to lie around un-
eaten especially soft feed. If feed
is left lying around in hot weather
i. will soon sour and ferment, and
often cause bowel trouble.
Move the brood coops as often as
possible. Do not allow them to re-
mainon the same spot for weeks at a
time. The bottom of the coops will
become filthy from the accumulated
droppings, and Will be unhealthy
for the chicks. Do not allow the
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14

The thirtieth annual commence
ment exercises of Whitman College
commence today at Walla Walla and
continue until next Wednesday.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14

John Tornow the slayer of six
people in Chehalis County, including
two deputy sheriffs, has outwitted all
efforts to capture him. The COM
missioners have decided to call off
the posse of seven men, employed to
trap him. Their efforts covering
several months have proved futile.
Tornow is somewhere in the Olym-
pic peninsula, hiding in the Noun
tain Businesses. He is an expert
enced woodsman. He has ter
rorized the locality for several years.
With the retiring of the posse, Tor
now will be free from further mo-
lestation by the law, because the
commissioners say it is too expen-
sive to track him, despite his law
lessness, and lack of reverence for
human life.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

pr al sne Justice Court of Kennewick
ba sfenct, Benton County, Washington,
Pes Ure =. Staser, ESQ.,, Justice of the
L. A. Howe, plaintiff,
H.. VS..
pu vhas. H, Putnam y; and Margaret E.
4 ITs ~ an, his wife, defendants
pn xnaS. II: Putnam and Margaret
= II Putnam, his wife:
TN m n tne name of the State of Washing
How you are hereby notified that H. A.
Won IL mas filed complaint against
be bn 10 SAD court which will come on to
Ken~neaara at my office in the city of
ton On ns Benton County, Washing
10 o I'll m,onday, July IL. 1912 at the hour
the appear sp and then aud there answer,
and , same will be taken as confessed
The oI Iemand of the plaintiff granted.
plain, :; uo!ect and demand of said COM
of So :, 70 recover from you the sum
cent ~ NJ IL with interest thereon at 6 per
Sentapmwt annum from the 18th day of
nercba aioer' 1910. for goods. wares and
"''oise sold and delivered to YOU.
c. STAsER.
Conno; Justice of the Peace.
paint l1ied May 9th, 1912.
6:7-7.- LoCKERBY & KOLB,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14

According to the new tariff of the
O-W. R & N. railroad, filed with
the public service commission, after
July 1 all pieces of baggage over IS
inches in any dimension will be
charged for at the rate oftwo pounds
excess baggage for each additional
inch, and no piece of baggage more
than 70 inches long in any dimen-
sion will be accepted. The tariff
also provides that while the 500
limit is placed on undeclared
baggage, baggage valued upto $4,000
will he accepted. The latter pro-
vision is considered as a bid for
express business on the part of the
railroad. The other roads have
not filed tariffs as yet, but it is ex-
pected that the new tariffs will be
uniform and it is thought that travel
ing men will find the new rule rather
irksome for some time.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
Cause No. 1910
In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, for Benton County.
scandinavian American Bank of Spo-
kane, corporation, plaintiff,
Kelso Brothers Company, a corpora
ton, and Nettie E. Dolbow, defend
ants.
Under and by virtue of a special ex-
ecution, issued out of and under the
seal OF the Superior Court of the State
Of Washington, holding terms at Pros
ser, in and for said County, on the 25th
DAY Of May, A. D., 1912, upon a judg-
ment rendered in sale, Court on the 18th
Gay Of May, A. D., 1912, in favor of
Scandinavian American Bank of Spo-
Kane, corporation, and against Kelso
brothers Company, corporation, for
the sum Of $l06O.0O Zone thousand sixty
dollars), together with attorneys fees,
interest, costs and increased costs, and
70 me directed and delivered, command
ing me to sell the following described
wit:
Southwest quarter of Section twenty
nmree, IN Township eight, North of
range twenty-seven, E. w. NJ, stu
s.e, lying and being in Benton County,
otate OF Washington, or so much there
u as may be necessary to satisfy the
augment therein named, together with
interest, and costs.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby
gwen, That on Saturday, the 10Th day
q June. A. D., 1912, at 80 O'Clock in
me afternoon of said day, will sell the
s aoOve described property or so much
me1eo1 as may be necessary to satisfy
sslo Judgment, together with attorneys
iees, interest, cost and increased costs
" 1rs al amounting to the sum of $1182. 81
d Sreven hundred eighty-two and 87-1OO
aOIars, together with accruing inter-
est and cost of sale.
SAD sale will take place at the front
S uo;a OF the Court House at Prosser, in
salu county and State, and will be at
pa III auction for cash in hand to the
D'g R and best bidder.
do, uated at Prosser, Wash, this goth
uay OF May, A. D. 1912.
W. R. MAHAN, Sheriff.
5sl BY HUGH FORSYTH, Deputy.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
BOOSTING WASHINGTON

The Northern Pacific Railway ia
advertising Washington in a special
list OF farm and rural publications
calculated to reach upwards of FIVE
millions OF people in the middle west
and eastern section of the United
States. Large display advertisements
a reproduction of one of which is
shown herewith, will attract the ewes
and invite the iquiries of these peo-
pie IN a compelling manner that is
expected to produced big results.
The advantages of the state from
agricultural and industrial stand
points, and the opportunities not
only for the farmer but for the
business man and investor, are set
forth.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
TENT CATERPllLARS

There are two common species of
tent caterpillars in Washington,
specimens of which are often sent
to the State Experiment Station for
advice as how to combat them.
One OF these lays eggs on twigs the
size OF a lead pencil, making girdle
OF the small eggs around the twigs.
The other species lays its eggs in a
blOtch the size of ten-cent piece
covering the eggs with frothy ma
terial. Tent caterpillars are par
ticularly abundant in the spring.
They are easily recognized by their
habit of spinning web in the forks
OF some branch near where the eggs
are Matched. Attimes they migrate
from their tents to feed on the foil
iage. During the cold days they
are apt to gather together in num-
bers on the trunk Of the tree. They
feed on great many kinds of plants
in Washington, working in the alder
groves and thence into the orchard.
Tent caterpillars can be controlled
by several methods. During early
spring the egg masses may be sought
and destroyed. The ordinary sui
phur lime spraying of spring de-
stroys great many of these eggs.
When the young hatch they may be
burned in their tents by means of a
torch. A common practice is to
fasten on the end of pole funnel
of wire screening and place kerosene
rags at the bottom of the funnel.
This sort of torch will catch those
caterpillars that drop when they
feel the heat. A plain torch would
permit such caterpillars to escape.
The tents may be cut out of the
trees when first noticed or the adj
jacent branches may be sprayed in
the spring with an arsenical. Or
chards that are regularly sprayed in
the spring with an arsenical rarely
suffer from an attack of tent cater
pillars. 1t is claimed that the new
spray, arsenite of zinc, is particular
~ adapted to tent caterpillars. 1t
a concentrated poison and may be
used one pound to 80 or 100 gallons
of water for this pest.
There are other species of cater
pillars that live in tents, as, for in
stance, the fall web worm. The
same treatment would answer for
this insect.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14

1t is said that this is the most
extensive advertising campaign in
the interests of Washington ever
launched by any of the transporter
ton companies. Homeseekers'
fares to all points in the state are
in effect on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month and it is
expectation of :. Northern Pacific
officials that this advertising cam
paign will result in investigation of
WashingtoE's attractions by a large
number of the class of people best
fitted to develop the states un-
occupied and unimproved lands.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
Nv REAL ESTATE
= Cause No. 1869

yoT1CE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
'0 REAL ESTATE
Cause No. 1869
In the Superior Court Of the State of
Washington, for Benton County.
"ssccandinavian American Bank of Spo-
lsns' a corporation; IS plaintiff
Kelso Brothers Company, a corpora
.;o ma and Nettie E. Dolbow, defend
aI Under and by virtue of special ex-
...;on issued out of and under the
e seo1 of the Superior Court of the State
II Washington, holding terms at Pros
Sor in and for said County, on the 25th
day Of May, A. D., 1917, upon judg-
u u.snt rendered in said Court on the 18th
d d Of Nav, A. D., 1912, in favor of
Scsndinayian American Bank of Spo-
lane, corporation, and against Kelso
Rrothers Company, a corporation, for
tho sum of $1,000 90 Zone thousand sixty
dollars). together with attorneys fees,
interest. cost and increased costs, and to
me- directed and delivered, commanding
ne to sell the following described prop
erty to satisfy said judgment, to-wit:
Southeast quarter of Section twenty
three. in Township eight, North Of
Range twenty-seven, E. w. M, situate,
Wing and being in Benton County,
State of Washington, or so much there
of as may be necessary to satisfy the
Judgment therein named, together with
interest, and costs.
Now therefore, notice is hereby
given, That on Saturday, the 29th day
Of June, A. D., 1912, at II 80 o'clock in
the forenoon of said day, l will sell the
above described property, or so much
thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
said Judgment, together with attorneys
fees, interest, cost and increased costs
in all amounting to the sum of $1182.87
Eleven hundred eighty-two and 87-10O
dollars,) together with accruing inter-
est and costs of sale.
Said sale will take place at the front
door of the Court House at Prosser, in
said County and State, and will be at
public auction, for cash in hand to the
highest and best bidder.
Dated at Prosser, WASH, this 10Th
day Of May, A. D., 1912.
w. R. MAHAN, Sheriff,
By HUGH FORSYTH, Deputy.
5-3l-1912. -6-28-1912.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14

The last piece of right OF way on
on the White Bluffs branch OF Chi
cago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound
railway was purchased last week
from Jones w. Spahr. The land
transferred is located on the Spahr
homestead upriver.-White Bluffs
Spokesman.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14
FLY POISON

Not dangerous to human life-1
dram bichromatic Of potassium dis
solved in 2 OF. of water. Add a little
sugar and expose in shallow dishes
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-06-14

It is estimated that the wheat
crop in Horse Heaven and Rattle
snake countries this year will amount
to 100000 bushels. Some of the
yields will lead an average as high
as 20 to 25 bushels to the acre, while
the others expect about ten. This
means wealth for this portion of the
country not taking into account at all
the immense fruit crop which has al
ready come with the strawberry crop
now being harvested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
CITY OFFICIALS
SHOULD Be HELD
ON MERITS ONLY

Milwaukee, Wis, Dec. 6.-That the
operating departments OF city govern
ment sh ould be manned by a force Sc
lccted and retained solely because Of
their competence 10 do work was the
suggestion contained in a joint com
mittee report OF the National Munich
pal league and National Civil Service
Reform league. presented today at the
annual meeting of the National Civil
Service Reform league. The head Of
each department should be an expert,
the report says, who holds his posi-.
lion without reference TO the exigen-
cies Of partisan politics.
A resolution urging still further ex-
tensions and more thorough applica-
ton OF the merit system. until spoils
practices are rooted out OF our gov.
enments beth great and small. and
the principles OF appointment and pro
r.Ot'Cn for merit shall become OF uni
vorsal application. was adopted. Con
iron"C in President-elect Wilson "a
support The meri: principle is ex
pressed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
CANADA TO BUILD
GREAT WARSH|PS
Plans s31,OOo,ooo Expenditure
to Help Make British
Navy Invulnerable.

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 6.-At a cost OF
s35,OOO,OOO Canada proposes to add
three of the most powerful battle
ships afioat to the naval defense of
the British empire.
The vessels will be built in Great
Britain and form part of the British
feet, but can be recalled to form part
of a Canadian navy should such a
step be necessary.
This policy was announced today in
the house of commons by Premier
Borden, who reviewed the status of
naval affairs in the entire world and
told of the burden thrown on Canada s
mother country through the aggres-
sive naval policy of Germany in par
ticular
Premier Borden dwelt on the growth
of Canada and other oversee domin-
ions, and with it the increasing need
of protection. There had come up
now, he said, the problem of combin.
isg cooperation with autonomy, and il
seemed essential there should be such
ing cooperation with autonomy, and il
would give to the whole empire an eff
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
Chief Points in
Message of Taft

Washington, Dec. 6. - President
Taft's principal recommendation in
his second message to congress today
follows:
Plan Of currency reform outlined
by the monetary commission.
Amendment to the law to lessen the
penalty when corporations Inadver-
tentIy disobey the corporation tax law.
Congressional. approval of the plan
of the army reorganization prepared
by the war college last spring.
Passage of a militia pay bill increas-
ing compensation to militia in the
field.
Citizenship, without statehood, for
Porto Rico.
Regulation Of water power grants
so that navigable streams might be I'M
proved by water power companies.
Elevation of Colonel GoethaIs, build
er of the Panama canal, to a major
generalship.
Return to the policy Of two battle
ships a year by appropriations for
three battleships this year.
Authority to the United States su
preme court to make rules of proceed
ure in common law cases in federal
courts to expedite and lessen the cost
Of litigation.
The president dIsapproved of the
| following:
Autonomy and Independence ir
eight years for the Philippines.
Amendment of the Sherman anti
trust law.
Made no recommendations for tarif
revision, stating he would leave tha
subject to the incoming congress.
(The presidents message In full Il
printed on pages 16 and II of this Is
ue.)-Editor Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06

fective organization. With the new
order of things Canada would have
voice in foreign affairs.
When Great Britain no longer as
sumes sole responsibility for defense
OF the high seas" he said, ''it can no
longer undertake to assume sole re-
sponsibility for the sole control of for
eign policy"
Premier Borden pointed TO the dis
astrous effect on Canada and the en-
pire which would result from a defeat
of the British navy.
Twelve years ago the British navy
and flag were predominant on every
ocean of the world" he said. To-day
they are predominant nowhere except
in the North Sea-"
The duty of preserving safety al
home had led to calling back ships
from distant stations, he declared, and
this in spite of greatly increased ex.
penditures for national defense.
The premier explained that none OF
the three dreadnoughts would be built
! in Canada, because the country was
not prepared to construct such ships
( but he announced that the admiralty
was prepared to give orders, in the
early future, for the building in Cana
da of small cruisers and auxiliary
craft.
Mr.. Borden announced he had beer
assured by his majesty's government
that it. would welcome the presenc,
/ in London of a Canadian minister.
Debate on the war ship proposal
was set TO begin next Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
MRS. LANG GIVEN
A PRISON TERM

Logansport, Ind, Dec. 6.-Mrs. Jo-
seph Lang. bride Of one day, who shot
and killed Mrs. Mary Copple Tuesday.
today was sentenced TO to IA years
in the women's prison at indianapolis
and to pay a fine Of $25. The woman
pleaded guilty yesterday. Mrs. Lang
said the Copple woman said she was
ugly" and that Lang could have done
better in choosing a wife The Copple
woman was a guest al the wedding sup
per. Mrs. Lang said she wished her
az. 20 stand as a warning to all wo-
men who gossip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-06
FIFTY MILLIONS
YEAR FOR RIVERS

Washington, Dec. 6.-The annual con-
gressional appropriation of at least
$50, 900. 900 for waterway improvement
is recommended in a resolution adop-
ted today at the closing session of the
national rivers and harbors congress.
Another resolution urged creation by
congress of a department of public
works, of which the corps Of army en-
gineers would be part. Representa-
tive RansdeIl of Louisiana was reelec.
ed president Of the congress.