PUBLISHED ADVERTISING EVERY FRIDAY ULLETIN BV H G. K1BBEE. Pioprietnr SUBSCRIPTION RATKS •One Year. ■Six M. *hr Act of March 3 . UC:i. THE SDBJECÌ Of CÜlíikb BAUK. MOSIER, WASCO COUNTY. OREGON, VOL. V THE ZERO MARK. SHAN1K0 EiiliuH BicS SUDÚENLY Origin .(IJy H. J). Clark. W en ateh e. * Y * J t W nsh.] There are four distinct reasons fo r cutting back limbs, namely, •cutting back for the purpose of »causing the branches to grow •out directly below t Ire cut ¡second, cutting back fftr position; third, «Cutting back for strength: fourth, •cutting back to induce fruit or Jto check excessive grow Lb. The first three primings have to do with the shape 'and only perform •their purpose when done in the winter. The fourth is a mid­ summer or later pruning. Cut­ tin g back for branches is the most important of the four rea­ sons, as by its practice the tree’ s stature and shape is produced, and the bearing-area established ■ and maintained. To huild a heavy, substantial skeleton work should be the primary object in /pruning young trees. After the second or third year’s growth, 'only the main branches or leaders being left on at the previous Winter pruning, and they are fo u r and fine-half to six feet high, from ten to twelve inches should be cut off the top of each to throw out laterals (or side branches). Thecut of ten inches •or more is necessary to get strong ■and upright branches from the buds below the cuts. ■These laterals are part o f the 'permanent structure. Whenever ■the leatier has made over three and one-half- feet additional growth i! should be cut back to within three and one-half feetof it he first cut and the processes repeated the third lime, with the same three and one-half foot space. The tree will be six or 'Seven years old before the three series of laterals are well estab­ lished. This constitutes the -skeleton work or supporting ’•wings, which should always remain upright. As the tree is ■in full bearing at this time the growth is small, and any limbs above the third series laterals are apt to bear before they re­ quire size enough to be self-sup­ porting,. However, if a larger -tree is desired, the fourth anil fifth lateralscan be produced by keeping the fruit off the tops of leaders and cutting back as for ■the first three series, except the series may be three feet apart. •A great deal of fruit may be borne directly, and on small twigs on the structure limbs, but the real bearing area is on limbs '-of the laterals or sub-laterals. *)n most varieties these come out naturally, hut cutting back in- -sures their coming out, and they ■can be produced where and when •desired. of the Mathematical Symbol Mosier, I,. E. Adels, who returned this week from California, informs us that lie recently sold a 20- a-re tract of improved orchard land at Ortley to Col. James Rogers, commander of the Unit­ ed States forces at Honolulu, who will later come to Ortley to make his home. Col. Gardner, who owns one of the most beau­ tiful building sites in Ortley, will arrive soon and intends building a tine residence this Spring. Ortley is becoming fa­ mous as the residence of many army and navy officers, who will make their homes there when they are retired. E. 0 . Winans yesterday re­ ceived from Bellingham, Wash., a handsome thoroughbred Barred Plymouth Rock cockerel, which he will place with his pen of thoroughbred pullets. He is making a specialty o f fancy stock. • per w ithout difficulty, but 5 (Oi 1 taken from tlie abacus might be 51. since the vacant place was no longer Indicated. A ccordingly m athem aticians were led to Invent a character for tlie vacant ! place. The Invention o f this symbol for "n oth in g" with the crow ning, tran­ scendent achievem ent In the perfection I of the decim al system and lay at the > base o f all subsequent arithmetical progress. Am ong the H indus the syiu bol was at first a dot. but It was soon superseded by a circle, O Its symbol, says Professor E. It Turner In a inng- azine article on the numerals, has va­ ried greatly, and Its name has a pedi­ gree o f Its own. The Hindus called It snn ya—void. In A rabic this became slfj In 1201.’ l.eounrdo Fibonacci trans­ lated it zephlrnm . In 1820 Maximus I'lanudes called it tzlphrn. During the fourteenth century Italian writers shortened It to zenero and cenro, which becam e zero, now iu general use. ! M eanwhile It has passed rnorp nearly 1 in A rabic form Into French as chiffre and into English as cipher, taking ou : new significations. WILLING TO GIVE CREDIT. H A V E CO M E DOW N. W E W ERE Oregon A Bid STOCK- VE CAN KEEP OVJc STOCK F R E S H B O E E P J N 6 I T M O V IN G . V E C M Dealer in W H A T /^ t W a Y o U CAN EAT. Y o u C A t T Hay, Grain and Feed Of All ) i | o ? / * % / % EA T V H A T W E C A N . Kinds Sole Agents for Shady Brook Dairy Feed fy Horse Feed •ii THE PRICED ON OUR GROCERIES TUMM.E-B­ RIGHT IN THE BEGINNING WHEN WE MARK OUR G o o D S - ^ W T THE QUALITY NEVER FALLS. WE DON'T-BELIEV'E IN PALMING OFF .SECOND GRADE GROCERTENS ONTO OUR CUkSToMERJ, AND TRY­ ING To MAKE THEM BELIEVE 'THEY ARE m S T GRADE. ON ALL OF OUR GROCERIES WE KEEP THE QUALITY UP. WE KEEP THE PRICED d o w n , l e t u j . s u p p l y y o u - w i t h the : t h i n g s YOU-U. se . F o r YOUR TABLE. * ¡Rock Springs j I Coal-LUMPj Nichol & Co., I ! * * Jefferson's Admirer Was Mixed, but H i * Rose to the Oocasion. Jefferson was the most delightful Î Ï story teller I have ever m e t writes V» * Mary Shaw lo the Century, describing "T h e Human Side el Joseph Jeffer- j son ." H is varied life and experiences w ere w onderfully Interesting. Ouce w e w ere In Terre Haute, lnd., and the ! theater was near a hotel. We got out o f the enb and were strolling through the hotel corridor when a very pom ­ pous mau eam e up to Mr Jefferson, as C. O. B u r r o w s , m g r . persons frequently did, and, extending * ! bis hand, said: "Mr. Jefferson, you do not know ine, * but 1 know you very well, and, sir, I Special inducement to home- am very glad to see you in our city seekers in the way of rates will You are a great actor I unve seen ------------ -------------------------------------------, f ---------- , n r r ^ » i t ' » « > » %% be given from Mareh 15th to you ever since 1 was a little h o y "—he | looked fully as old ns Mr, Jefferson— April 15th, 1913, when a very i “ and I have a lw a ys looked forw ard to low charge will he made over the \ your visit to this place.” In Business Hood River H e w ent on praising Mr. Jefferson, no i'ears ’ Oregon Oregon-Washington Railroad and who presently said: Navigation Company lines and ‘T thank you very much. You are Is a Jeweler and Optician o f many years experience. connecting lines to the East and ! very kind." I f you have a “ sick” time-piece, he can cure it. Dpou which the old gentleman went South. on: I f you have eye trouble, he can correct it by fitting ybu Colonist travel now does not with proper lenses. “ I tell you everyw h ere In this town mean crowding and discomforts. people are glad to see old Josh W hit­ If you have jewelry o f any kind to repair, he can do it. If you want new jewelry of any kind, he has it. For the journey sleepers are at­ com b " There was a moment o f silence, and If you want ANT'TtUNG in his line, he is the mart to consult. tached to all trains and a slight then Mr Jefferson said: His prices are right and sd is his work. increase over the regular fare "I think you are mistaken i play it ip 'V a n W inkle Yon must mean will provide every comfort en Mr Tbom psou. He plays Josh Whit route. The colonist sleeper dif­ com b ." fers from the standard Pullman T h e effusive gentleman paused loug sleeper only in upholstery fit­ enough to collect his wits and then I said cheerfully: tings. The mattresses and covers I “ Oh. yes! So you are the old fellow t AN EASTER OFFERING are of a standard quality. j who played Hip Van WinkleV Weil, o f a box o f our high grade cigars One of the advantages of the you’re good too.” will be acceptable to any man. LOW FARES TO TH E NORTHW EST COLONIST RATES WILL BE IN EFFECT MARCH 15-APRIL15,1913. rates during the Colonist season The Famous Portland Vase. is that fares may be prepaid. The material of the famous Portland Any one may arrange with O-W. vase Is glass, with cameo engraving. vase Is composed of two layers ot An apple day covering the R. & N. agents for the coming The glass, white over dark blue The whole of the Pacific Northwest of relatives and friends. When white was ground away by hand so i s in prospect. Portland held the money is deposited the agent ns to leave the design in white upon bine background, it is one of the three apple days last week that attends all the details o f wiring the tragedies of the ifritish museum that were successful and they led to for tickets, sleeping car reserva­ this priceless treasure was smashed to pieces by an insane visitor. It has, a wider use of this favorite fruit. tions, etc. -It is suggested that some day in Regular stops are made for however, been repnlred with grent skill and Is now gunrded with extra care April be selected. The idea is meals for the benefit of the trav­ This beautiful specimen of Greek art Tteing taken up by Washington elers who do not carry provisions is ten Inches In height, with a diarne ter at Its broadest part of seven I with them on the trip. •commercial clubs. ' inches. Its present name comes from ■ The Colonist rates offer an easy the fact that It was once owned by the Duke of Portland, who loaned It Oregon fared well in appropri­ solution of the problem confront­ to the British museum iu 1810.- Bx ing the homeseeker as to how to ations from Congress. In the change. Rivers and Harbors bill a total of reach the Northwest, while the Custard. $3,123,800 is given over to im­ prepaid feature has rendered it Concerning custard, or “ custad." sg possible for many to come who provement in this state, which is it was formerly called. It was a com divided between the Columbia would otherwise not make the mon Joke at civic feasts In England in the oldeD time to place an enormoug journey. and Snake Rivers and the differ­ custard In the middle of the table. Into The fare from Chicago to Ore­ ent harbors. Also $1,139,000 is which at some stage of the proceedings gon and Washington railroad the clown unexpectedly Jumped Ben appropriated for this state in the points is $38.00; from St. Louis, Jonson uses the term “costard leap -Public Buildings bill. Omaha, Kansas Citv or St. Paul, Jack” of one who “in tall of a sheriff’s dinner” took "his nlmaln leap Into a $30.00. This reduction should custard” to "make my lady mayoress Sherman County is giving up induce many to avail themselves and her sisters laugh all their hoods i t s former one-crop idea and is of a rate that is hut little more over their shoulders.” growing more chickens and hogs than one cent per mile. Stop­ -than ever before. Farmers are Wanted No Jealousy, overs allowed on Colonist tickets (.title Lola had received a doll and a taking up dairying and this at all points on O-W. R. & N. kltfpn among her Wrtbdsy presents. movement toward diversified This gives the homeseeker thirty "W hich do yos like best, your kitten agriculture is the most bopeful or your dull?” asked her mother. days from the date of purchase Lola went over and whispered in her sign in this district. Those who bave branched out from wheat of ticket to look over the country, mother’s ear "I like dollie best, hut please don't tell kitty.” —Chicago News raising are finding it profitable. the only requirement being that the ticket he used to destination Insidious. "M y vs let gives me a bswth every Livestock raising throughout within time limit. When stop­ Eastern Oregon has increased to ping at any intermediate point, morning, said Chollte “ Ah. said Slickers "h e’s a sort ot such an extent that the O-W. R. the ticket must lie deposited with raconni cleaner. I supjioeo.” —Harper's & N. Co. has inaugurated a tri­ the agent o f tlje company. weekly special livestock train Look beneath the surface. Let not Rates from any point in the -service from Huntington to Port­ the quality of a thing nor Its worth es­ United States promptly furnished land. It’ s present twice-a-week cape thee.—Marcus Aurelius. service has been found to be in- on application to any agent of the O-W. R. & N. -sufficient. paid for before affidavits areff urn ¡shed. R E S O L V E D ' ’ OUR. CANNEDQOOD5 H .M . That Stands For Nothing. Edward IT. Overman, publisher It Is tile peculiar triumph o f the of the Shaniko Star and Maupin uiatbeiunllelans w ho roust m et cU the Monitor, was found dead in a Hit >t ti A - 1 bic num erals ibat the} were room at The Dalles Hotel on led to Invent a symbol for “ nothing.” Wednesday morning. It was !'be'In ven tion nrose out o f the rtiffU-ul- stated in the press reports sent (y which was eiuouutored when cnl- ’ cnlations were transferred from the out that the cause of death was nneieut abacus board and became a heart failure; hut later it -was written operation rum >red that the man died by On the abacus board, which may |ier- haps be seen still In Infants' schools, poison, supposedly self-adminis­ the row s o f beads or counters repre­ tered. No reason for suicide, sented the numerals 1 to 9. but each however, could l>e learned. Air. counter or bend iu the row above rcj>- reseutod ten times ns great a value us Overman leaves a wife and sev­ iu the row below Tim s 591 could be eral children in Shfyiiko. transferred from abacus board to pa to the party ordering them, at legal rates, NO. 2 FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1913 I I ’' D w etgon 1 i Tum-A-Lum ) M O S IE R , Lum ber Co. \ M O SIE R W. F. L A R A W A Y Electric \ Dealers in all'kinds o f “WhsTrf'tke' VWItterr’ Smithf Von I look *li to the bad I Well, f 11 tell you. Taings are upset j at honfe. * The’ kid’s sick— wife j worn out. FrahVlj% Fm up against t it Simply cannot gat any help., Your wife rtfia i to do all the work!! Yaa—aAd the wdskihgi eeo. J Well, the washing tsATewhard. J It isn’t! W h y -tHatfs e «be- tonfeet, I hardest dAv’S work%h«tdt-*a. * Do you mean- to sjjMKat you have [ •fcetrii light ted »pot a Tbor FJec- ; trie Washing Machiae I A Tbof ? ( Sur* I ‘ ffeti'idcer -that flow. Don’t > l’at your wife break her back over ' a Wash board. Qet har a Thor Electric Washer quick.’* Electrical Apparatus 3 Cents and Supplies. w orth o f electricity will d o the average Washing Wiring Supply Co. Hood River, Ore P A T R O N I Z E HIM A N D B E C O N V I N C E D . f o r e fa m ily o f s ix . They have a flavor and aroma* that charm, a smoothness that makes the smoking of one a continuous delight. If you want to please some-man, give him a box o f these cigars. S. E. Test th e Tb o r la rear ewe heme IS DAYS F R E E T e le s h e a e todarferena. F R A N C IS C O , Proprietor “ THE OAKS.” COLONIST FARES WESTBOUND W h a t pleasant memories are associated with the word grill! March 15 to April 15, 1913 Send Memories o f the cosy grill-room, the savory viands and the hap^y tete-a-tetes, or rollicking parties. Grill is the magic word in cookery, and— The G-E Radiant , Electric Is the magic device in electric cooking. Here in a single handy little device you have a toaster, broiler, stew pan, water heater, frying pan and griddle for baking pan cakes. P acific L ight Q c power C o . (MS Folks The Low Fares apply from the follow ing and many points in the East, to any station on the O-W. R. & N. in Idaho, Oregon and Washington: I Atlanta, Ga. 161.70 K y. M2 V. ’Oklahoma Baltimore, Md 54.75 Memphis, Tann. 42,00 PhiladefttWa. Pa. Boston, Mass. w 15 Milwaukee, Wi*. 30.70 Pittsburr. Pa. «TOO B afraK N. Y. 47.60 'Montffomenr, Ala. 80 15 St r .o o Louie vfile, City L n u ir . M o . SM.U U.U Charleston, S. C. 6**) Mnscoffe., Ofcla. 86.30 Dense*. C ot «0.00 Detroit. Mich 43 W ifcw York City, 16.00 . Omaha. Nab. «0.00 Fort Worth, Tax. 40.7* New Or »earn. 43.015 Kansas City, Mo. MlnneapoNs, 50.00 St. Paul, 30.00 Leavenworth. Kan. M in n . 10*» «0.0 Chi PREPAID ORDERS Tickets will be delivered without extra charge to anybody at any point where Colonist fares apply, upon deposit with any O-W. K. & N. Agent of the-amount. For full particulars drop s card to F. A. " A L W A Y S A T Y O U R SE R V IC E .” The WHILE THE FARES ARE LOW Like all electric cooking devices it is ready Jbr rue in an virtual, and two or snore kinda o f cooking such as broiling and frying, or toasting and stewing etc , can be done at the same time. Right on the dining room table too, or in the sitting room, nursery or sick room i f necessary. -- F or A l l in g t o n , ! Agent 0 -W . R. & N., Mosier.