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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
PIRATES. SPOILS.
Tho Old buccaneers Quickly Spent Them
In Orgies.

Iu0 via buCCAuocEb SuACAy cpuht A"oss
In Orgies.
Brasiliano, the Dutchman expelled
from Brazil at the Portuguese in
vasion, was another who. having
taken refuge in the British colony
and being anxious to get on. ''saw
no way SO likely to do it as by turn
ing Pyrate." in which limo he soon
distinguished himself by the same
qualities "He feared nothing,
avoided no danger. and always went
upon the most difficult enterprises. !"
This was, indeed, the golden rule of
piracy, which. accidents apart,
always led to success.
Vessel after vessel did Brasiliano
and his friends take. regularly re-
turning to Port Royal to squander
away their gold in every kind of de-
bauchery. On sea or land nothing
could withstan the valor of these
desperadocs. They shrank from no
encounter at any odds. and their
victories were generally followed by
"horrid cruelties with which they
tortured the poor Spaniards after Il
manner shocking to relate" partly
in order to get more money, partly.
it seems, in mere wantonness of fury.
Whatever they got was, however.
spent in very short time. the pi-
rates being quickly reduced to beg
guy They have been known to
spend 1000 or 5000 pieces OF eight
in one night" On these occasions
wire literally flowed down the streets.
Tho successful buccaneers insisted
upon every one partaking OF thcir
hospitality; at other times they
showered the beverage about the
streets, voting the clothes OF pass
ers by. which seemed to them an
..eXcellent diversion" Some per-
sons objected, doubtless. but. on the
whole, it was considered good for
trade.
When poverty on one occasion
drove Braslliano to sea again. he.
like Bartholomew. was captured
while calmly "viewing the fort" of
Campeachy. The governor deter
mined to hang him and his crew,
says the Gentleman's Magazine, but
the captain had the address to write
letter as from other pirates. threat
ening horrid cruelties to any OF the
Spanish nation who should ever fall
into their hands. And this letter
had the desired effect. SO we'll known
wore both the courage and cruelty
OF the pirate community.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
Why Peacock Feather. Are Unluoay.

Peacock feathers have always been
regarded as ''unlucky," and the su-
perstition is thus explained in pop
ular Bohemian legend: when God
created the peacock the seven NOR
tai sins regarded the splendor of its
plumage with envy, bitterly COM
planning of the Creators injustice.
Yes said the All-Wise. i have been
unjust in bestowing too much upon
you ;these sins should be left IN
darkness as black as the wings of
night which covers them.' So say
ing. He took the yellow eye of envy.
the red eye OF murder and the green
eye OF jealousy and placed them
upon the feathers OF the peacock and
set it at liberty. Since that time
when either man or woman bedecl
themselves with peacock plumes the
sins incarnate, which are still in the
feathers, follow in the footsteps oi
such persons and smite them until
they fall"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
Hair Changes From white to Black.

A Detroit paper relates q queer
STORY OF a lady cher full name and
address being given) now past 10.
who originally had very heavy crop
of coal black hair. About thirty
years ago her hair suddenly began
to turn white, and in a surprising
short space of time was white as
snow" and SO remained until about
a year ago At that time it suddenly
began to resume its oldtlme color,
and is now, without the use OF any
drug. chemical or preparation what
ever. as black as it was when she
WAS only 20
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
How to Keep Bread.
rope.

Don't shut bread in alright boxes
to keep it moist. Such barbarous
treatment of bread may be eflicacious
which fresh air is excluded always has
disagreeable, clayey flavor and is un-
palatable to people OF cultured tastes,
who appreciate the nutty sweetness
that is o prominent characteristic of
all good bread.
The foolish notion of keeping bread
moist has its origin in bad cookery.
Most of the stuff made by bakers has
to be eaten fresh and moist or not
eaten ut all. 1t is SO light and woolly
that If exposed to the air a few hours
it grows dry and husky and is almost
as unsavory and innutritious as chips.
A large proportion of homemade
bread is similar in character and is
affected in a similar manner by expos
ure to the air. But properly made
bread-such bread as ought to be in
every intelligent home and on every
Christian table three times day
grows sweeter by exposure to the air
three days old. Bread should be kept
IN well covered poH or jar, pu1 IL
should not be wrapped in cloths, and
the box or jar in which it is kept
should have small holes in the top or
sides, through which the fresh air can
have access. AS soon as loaves of
bread are taken from the oven they
should be exposed freely'to pure air, and
at no time after it should they be ex-
cluded from it. Make good bread, put
1t in q we'll ventilated box after it is
perfectly cool, and it will keep suf-
iciently moist at least week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
WIN SUI na Guurdad.

The devoted wife seemed not at all
disconnected, although his anguish
was plainly poignant.
Certainly" she answered. 81
had just as lief sell my diamonds
and wear paste ones as not Ol
course"
For the first time a shade of anx-
iety swept across her face.
IL will still have a detective tc
follow me about when wear Them
"Yes. indeed, that would be ar
ranged. Tribune
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
No Sympathy.

Police Justice-Look here, your
face is familiar. Haven't you been
in this court before? Prisoner
Please, your honor. you met me out
at Dugan's the night they had the
dog fight there. See? "Oh, yes.
you handled the dog that lost $50
on. Six months. Next!"-Indian-
apolis Journal
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

eight of the nine trials made. The
average difference was Swo-tenths of
per cent
The losses of fat in churhing. wash
ing and working were less with sour
cream than with Iweet cream. In nine
trials the average difference was
nearly one-half pou1d Of fat per 100
pounds of butter made.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
Money in winter whe.t-1oo Bushel

That's the way farmers who sowed Sal
zcr's new Worlds Fair wheat report. 1t
yielded all the way from 40 to 20 bushels
per acre, and good many are so enthusias-
tic over this wheat that they claim 100
bushels can be grown per acre. The mons
ster winter rye yields 70 bushels per acre,
which pays tremendous profits. The John
A. Salzer Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis, send
their fall catalogue and samples of wheat
and rye for cents postage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
REGARD, for the Future.

Miss Elders--These women who
are afraid to tell their age disgust
me. Now I'm not afraid to tell any
one that am 20.
Rev. Peters. warningly = Yes.
Miss Elders; you may not be afraid
now. But remember. you will be
held accountable for it In the day OF
Judgment
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
A Mystery Explained

She-Mrs. Jones says you told her
you knew how to manage your wife.
Why don't you do it, you shrimp
Hs--Be because you wont lot
nc -gtxas SlitIuss,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
He Got Left.

..Say, Mr.. Commissioner. did the
board accept my bid to furnish sup
pliese"
BLESS you, no. OF course not
There were half q dozen bids higher
than yours "-Texas Siftings.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
To Cleanse the system

EGectualIy yet gently, when costive or bill
ious, or when the blood is impure or slug
glsll, to permanently cure habitual constl-
patton, to awaken the kidneys and liver
to healthy activity. without Irritating Or
weakening them, to dispel headaches, colds
or feyers use Syrup of Figs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

DENVER BEST LAUNDRY SOAP.
Unexcelled In n,ality. A BEAUTIFUL
PICTURE free receipt of % wrappers.
GEYSI LITE SOAP CO, Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
Washing ton was naturally n soldier; born
late in February he was soon on the march,


Perfect cooking, variety In the bill OF rare,
excellent service and attention to the com,
reliable hotel II favoritc stopping PLACE In
Denver. Rates. 500 per day; Si:oo f96 T
for room and breakfast. Being situated op.
posite the Tabor Grand Opera House and
accessible to the principal business stores,
amusement, makes 1t the best located hotel
in the city The blue car starting In 'front.'
of depot passes the hotel.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

The hen with the single chick makes the
most cackling. and the fewer ideas n man
has the more noise he makes
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

Enterprise and energy slowly ascend the
stairs Of success, while luck goes up In al
elevator.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

Karl's Clover Root Tea.
The great Blood purifier, grcs freshness and cleAfhe
10 the Compile xion and Constipation. 3c.Ic'''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

81 woSpER," "quoth the oyster,
''If people long for me-"
He wasn't Satisfied untu
He'd gone from sea 10 se..
DISTRICT Tribune,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

1t has been said that "money makes the
mare go:" but it is the money that her
Dwner hasn't got that makes her go to the
rrplitora
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
Editors begin to tremble-counterIeit pos!
s,.tnI, ar N cirrulnt tiOD.

The "Gold Miner Is the name OF new
16-page monthly paper recently startea IN
Denver. 1t aims to give condensed re-
port and summary of all the prineipai MN MN
attention to the new gold strikes Ihe SUD
scription price Is but 90 cents & year M stamns S
Address Gold Miner Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

Whenever there is any doubt about dog'i
sanity, an ounce Of lend Is worth pound o.
rIirp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c. III i
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

The ope at which bank cashiers usually
.etire from their position Is short age.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

lishing Co, Denver, Colo, and get n sam.
pie copy Of The Road and one of their great
English Octopus maps free.
If fresh air and exercise are wholesome.
young fathers should be healthy. the man
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

The music teachers profession has
sound basis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

..IIanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure, or money refunded,
Ask your druggist for It. Price, 10 cents,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23

summerbrcese saya marriage u q means
Of sFace. because u led bin to Fepeptssas,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-08-23
RGRDEMY or THE SACKED fiEAR7

The of instruction in this Asademy conducted
W the Religious of the Sacred Heart embraces tho
Shole of subjects 70 constitute sod
md refined education. Propriety of deportment per
snal ncatness and the principles of morality are OBJ
kcts of unceasinR attention. Extensive grounds AZ
bird the pupils every facility for useful bodily exer
e their health object Of constant solteftuoo,
a; In sickness they attended with maternAi care
Fall term opens Tuesday, Sept .th For fuTthsr par
p.ulars, address THE SUPERIO8R
1caderny sacred Heart, st. Joseph, 40
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-08-30
THE CELESTIAL KINGDOM,
Cl ina, Its Wonderful Resources and
Peculiar People, The Topography
of an Unknown Country.

China (Tsin or Tai-tSingI is an immense
empire in eastern Asia, comprising about
Is distinct provinces. 1t is bounded
north and northeast by Asiatic Russia,
whose territory on the Pacific recently
acquired from China touches the Coreun
frontier; east and southeast by Corea and
the Yellow and China seas; south by the
GUT OF TOnquin, Arrtm, Siam and Bur
nah, and southwest and west by India
and the states OF Independent Tartary.
Stree the cession to Russia in 1855 OF u
region comprising about 800, 600 square
mi'es, the most northern point OF the
empire is the northern bend OF the Amuur
river.
7 he latitude OF China is the same rs
from Quebec, Canada, to Cuba; its area is
5,5l9,56l square miles, about "A third OF
the continent, and one-tenth OF the nab
table globe. The area OF the United
States, including Alaska, is 3,602, 800, so it
is one and IA half times the size of the
United States, seven times the size OF
France, or half the size OF all Europe,
Next to Russia, the largest state which
has ever existed. The integrity OF the
empire has, however, been greatly threat
cntd during recent years.
China proper is by its inhabitants
called Chungwoh middle kingdom or
Chunghwa central nowery landl; by
the Russians and the inhabitants OF
northern Asia, Kitai or KatAi whence
the ancient name Cathay); by the Ana
mese, Sina; by the Persians, Chin; by
the Thibetans, Yulbu. The coast line
from Hainan to Corea is 1,75O miles long.
From Hainan to the north OF the angtse,
especially in the south, it is bold and
rocky, and abounds with islands, head
lands and inlets. From Yangtse north to
the Shantung promontory il is low, after
passing the ~promontory again low until
the highlands east OF Liaotung are met.
The south coast has n barren, uninyiting
appearance, but the islands OF the Chusan
Archipelago are covered with yerdure
and exceedingly beautiful. Near the
Corsan boundary great forests line the
shore. The waters OF the Yangtse and
Yellow rivers are charged with earth
like our Mississippi) and give a distinct
muddy color to the sea for many miles
from land. The numerous headlands,
islands and inlets of the southeast coast
afford good refuge for shipping, and the
harbors, Hong Kong and Among, are es-
pecially c~ommodious m safe. Swatow,
Foochow, Ningpo and Shanghai are not
first class harbors. The port of Picking
Is 80 miles from the sea and can be reached
by vessels Of not more than 1000 tom
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-08-30
As TO DRESSING E

From Harper's Bazaar.
In business, a man who is careful
about his appearance always makes
a good impression, and this is often
of the greatest advantage to him.
People involuntarily treat him with
respect. 1t is much more difficult to
ignore or to be rude to q well dress
ed man than to one who is careless
about his clothes, who puts on any
thing, in any way, regardless of
appearances, so long as it happens
to serve the purpose for which he
wants it.
Care in dress argues a certain res
pect for one's self, and people are
very prone to take one at his own
estimate. OF curse to be we'll
dressed there is no necessity to fol-
low all the latest vagaries of fash
ion, to be one of those whose chief
aim in life is to advertise the newest
| styles. That takes much time and
money, and the result is anything
but desirable. Guides" are not
looked upon with much respect. Oh
them am not talking. They are a
class by themselves. The well
dressed man is the man who is
always dressed for the occasion.
That is his secret. He knows what
to wear and when to wear it. He
does not put on all sorts of incon-
gruous combinations. If he wears a
silk hat, he does not wear a sack
coat and russell shoes. His dress is
harmonious. 1t is either entirely
informal or entirely formal. In
fact, it is designed to make the
wearer as little conspicuous as pos
sible. There is nothing that at
tracts attention. You glance at
him, and in a moment after you
could not tell what he was wearing,
but you do know that he looked
well. His clothes were suited to
what he was doing.
There are social occasions upon
which a certain style of dress is
imperative, and if one does not care
to conform to that style, it is better
as a rule that he forego the pleasure
to be singular in anything.
Not that l would argue from all
this that the clothes make the man.
Not so, but they do, in a way, stamp
the man. 1t is hardly possible for a
man of cultivation to help showing
it in his outward appearance.
We all owe a duty to society at
large to make the best OF ourselves
in every way, and this is one of the
ways of doing it. Most Of the peo-
pie we meet in the world can Judge
the inner man only from the outer,
and why not let the outer man indi-
cate taste and refinement OF nature9
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-08-30
PRESS CENSORSHIP.

From the Florida Times-U Union.
In the municipal court, yesterday,
Judge Gibbons issued an official
order that the correct names of all
parties arrested should be put on
the docket when the names are
known, and stated that If fictitious
names are given and entered on the
docket the court would order the
correct names to be substituted fol
the fictitious names.
The Judge also ordered that the
newspaper reporters who report the
proceedings of the court shall NOT
publish any names except those thai
appear on the docket, and that any
reporter violating this order by SUBJ
stituting another name for one APP
pearing on the docket will be brought
before the court and punished fol
contempt Of court.
The Judge said that he felt con-
strained to issue this order, owing "a
the fact that persons arrested will
frequently give fictitious names, oI
il their right names are entered on
the docket will rush to the newsps-
pers to get them to substitute otheI
names, and that often, when 1t waa
generally known that some promi-
nent or well-known person had been
arrested, a fictitious name would
appear in the papers when the car
was published.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-08-30

Wild animals have long since disap-
peared from the more densely settled
provinces. There are elephants, rhinoce-
roses, tapirs, wild bears, bears, tigers,
leopards, and panthers In the south;
monkeys of a very large species In the
southwest; ~muskdeer, wolves, lynxes,
boars, gazelles and antelopes in the west;
squirrels, sables, badgers, martens, por-
cupines and weasels in various parts Of the
country. Domestic animals are not kept
so generally as in America, the Chinese
disliking meat and dairy products for
food, except pork. The hog and dog are
the most common domestic animals.
Horned cattle are kept only for draught.
Some of these are OF n small black breed.
Horses also are small; iackasses and
mules are preferred to them. Large
tailed sheep are imported from Mongolia,
and reared every where. The goat is
common in the northern provinces. The
camel is used rs II pack animal In the
north but seldom seen near Picking. 1t is
employed in war, and trained to carry
small swivels on its back. The gold, the
silver, reeves's, and the medallion pheas-
ants are indigenous to China. There are
found besides the peacock, pelican, alba
tross, parrot, spoonbill, crane heron,
stork, curlew, cormorant, thrush, magpie,
swan, grede, geese, ducks, quails, and
snipe. C~rocodiles are not known in
China, but small lizards and serpcnts
abound. The common frog is caught in
great numbers for food, rs are tortoise
and turtles. Besides all kinds Of fish
known in America, such as sturgeon,
mullet, carp, trout, perch, pike, and eel,
there are a great many peculiar to China.
The gold fish now in America Is a native
OF China. The fins of sharks and rays
are eaten by the Chinese; they in fact eat
nearly every living thing found in the
water. The artificial rearing OF fish, as
also the artificial Matching Of eggs, has
been practised among the Chinese from
time immemorial. Oysters OF q good
quality are Common on the coast. OF
insects, the ~silkworm, the wax insect and
the honey bee are h most important
and useful. The white ant is found in
Canton. The white wax insect furnishes
the whole nation with that article, which
it deposits upon a tree called the PEN
lah-shu.
The empire is 30 vast, the five hundred
millions or more Of people so varied, and
to get a fair idea of the country much
more is to be said. l have not reached the
IN mineral resources, commerce, arts, relig-
ion habits or literature of this people and
must defer until next week. f.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-08-30
STATE REPUBLICAN.
MCPHERSON CITY, . MISSOURI.
THE LIBRARY.

-
Give me the room whose every nook
l. Indicated to a book.
Two windows will suffice for air.
And grant the light admission there;
one looking Ia the south; and one
ro speed the red, departing sun.
The eastern wall from frlczc to pltnth,
shall he the poets labyrinth,
where one may find the lords Of rhyme
From Homcr's dOwutO n%uhson'S time;
And ut the northern side a space
Shall show an open chimncy-placc,
Set round with ancient tiles that tell
Some legend Old, and weave a spell
About the nrc-dug's guarded seat,
Where one may dream and taste the heat;
Al owe, the mantcl should not lack
For curios and bric-u-brac,-
Not much, but just enough {" light
TIE room up when the Hire Is bright.
Tho volumes ON this wall should lie
All prose and all philosophy,
From Plato own tn those who are
The dim reflections NJ that star;
Aud these tones nil should serve to show
How much We write, how little know;
For since the problem first was set
No one has ever solved II yet.
Upon the shelves toward the west
The scientific hooks shall rest;
Beside them, history; above,
Religion hope, and faith, and love.
l. a'tly the southern wall should hold
The story-tellers, new and old;
Huroun al Raschid, who was truth
Aud happiness to all my youth,
Shall have the honored place Of all
That dwell upon the sunny wall,
And with him there shall stand u thronE
OF those whu help mankind along
More by their fascinating lies
~ an all the learning of the wise.
such be the library; and take
This motto Of n Latin make
II GRACE the duor through which ] pass:
Hc Habitat FfiicituS!
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-08-30

'N'''N ibE Htiftil' hulIllTiDlN Dtteu
Tor navigation even ior large steam
or sailing vessels. Beyond the plain it
enters Il broken country, then the low
region OF Central China, beyond which
steamers have penetrated to the foot
of the gorges near lchang, 1900 miles
from the sea. The rapids and shadows
occupy a distance OF forty miles, above
them the river is n~avigable for small
craft, for 200 miles. This great river does
not compare with the Mississippi or
Missouri.
The principal lake in China is the
Tungting in Human, which is about 200
miles in circumference. There are many
smaller lakes connecting with it. This
is the system Of lakes which has been
noticed as a salient feature OF Central
China. The scenery around the lakes
is very beautiful.
The extent and excellence OF the canals
OF China have been much vaunted, and it
is in the construction of them that the
Chinese have shown public spirit more
than in any other direction. But consid-
ering the vast population Of the empire,
its internal commerce, M the character
OF the country it is wonderful that they
should have left the canal system so
imperfect as il Is. There are many dis
tricts Of an a~lluvial character where
canals are numerous. Some Of them nay
be natural channels, lagoons, or bayous;
Others have been excavated for irrigation.
In these alluvial districts many OF the
canals like the bayous OF Louisiana, are
broad streams which excite the admira-
ton OF the traveller. 1t is not uncommon
10 md canals near Shanghai from 80 to
LOU yards wide and 8 to 10 feet deepj and
n may travel there 100 miles without
meeting a lock. Locks as constructed in
the west are unknown In China. Sluices
which confine the current, and inclined
planes up which boats are pulled with
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-08-30
Star of the South,

Go to velasco for health. sea air and
comforts where ships too deep for all other
Texas ports sail In and and out with ease,
where fruits ripon earlier and pay better
than In California; where the soil Is a natural
hot-bed. Fresh vegetables all winter.
Coolest day In three years, % degsees above
zero. warmest day, "a degrees. velasco
offers the best Investments In the south.
Writs thu oosHsHcsAL cLus, vsissoo, gsxss.