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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28
A Cucumber Ficnd,

An Americus bailif whose weakness
Is for oucumbers struck store where
tho innocent looking undcrtaker's as
sIstnnts were on sale. Picking ND one
about the size Of a coupling pin, lie asked
the price.
1.-TWO fer nick" was tho brief reply
Of the up to date clerk.
That's too much" replied the
bailiff. Tell yon what I'll do, though, y
he added. "I'll give you dime to let
me eat all I want
The offer was accepted, and the bailiff
ut In upon o peck measure of cucum-
bers, eating them ravenously. AS one
after another disappeared the grocer
boy became uneasy, and after the twelfth
had disappeared offered tho bailiff a
quarter to stop.
well, I could eat dozen or two
more" he replied, looking longingly at
the half filled peck measure, but being
as It's yon I'll call tho trade off,"
And podkcting the quarter no anbled
away in search of another victim. at
laata Constitution.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28
STORIES OF THE DAY.
Ans. Morrison's Hand In the Nomination
of Cleveland.


1t is always of interest to note tho
trail OF woman III politics. Many an
office. many nomination, has pivoted
squarcly Oh the work of a woman. Those
who arc informed in that behalf, and
who watched the progress of the ballots
i'll caucus, and remember tho size of
Crisp's majority for speaker over Mills,
know that Mills was defeated and Crisp
elected because Mrs. Mills expressed
doubts in tho Fifty first congress as to
the glovolike fit of tho frocks worn by
the wife OF Il we'll known Missouri con-
gresham. That is, however, only an in
stance.
1t is decidedly to be credited that a
woman had much to do with the nomi-
nation of Cleveland at Chicago in 1892
Eokels, not then comptroller OF the cur
rency, had been Morrison nun. His
efforts We're to secure from his region n
delegation favorable to Morrison and
against Palmer. But at tho last hour
hope of success deserted him. Hc wired
Colonel Morrison in this city that it WAS
doubtful If he could push through n
Morrison instruction.
Tho people about him felt warmly for
Palmer, who was their near neiyhbor.
while Morrison lived far away in Eeypt.
but Eckcls said in his message that ho
could got his folks to instruct for Clevc-
land. AS between Cleveland and Palm
er thoy inclined toward tho ox-prcsi-
dent. What should he do? Colonel Nor
rison was not hero when the message
came, but his wife was.
Mrs. Morrison is one Of tho rarest of
women, devoted to Colonel Morrison.
and withal of an Intelligence and do
cislon of character which make her an
admirable helpmcct to the colonel. Mrs.
Morrison, rs told to writer for The
Star, III the absence Of her husband
opened tho telegram. 1t was too late to
got word to Colonel Morrison. She must
reply herself. After carefully weighing
tho pros and cons of tho situation, Mrs.
Morrison wired Eckcls, Instruct for
Cleveland -
1t came Just i'll time. Eckcls promptly
acted on H. His was the first Illinois
district to instruct for Cleveland the
rest followed suit, and when the convcn-
ton roll was called III Chicago the great
state OF Illinois Gust her solid vote for
Cleveland. Whcro Cleveland might have
been without it is anot arv. But
there be casuists who arc ...ly- to agree
that 1t was Mrs. Morrison $ message to
Eckels That nominated Grover Clevc.
land. --Washingtou Star.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28
Persunisd Sleeves,

The American dreSsmaker has yet
something 20 learn from her French SIS
ter. Not the least charming Of Che many
dainty and attractive features OF q
French gown Us il comes fresh from the
modiste's box Is the delicate perfume it
exhales. Upon examination this will be
found to proceed from bag of snchet
powder, eawed TO the lining in tho up
per part Of eaeh sleeve. She is not spar.
ing in Che quantity used either, ftr
each hag contains nearly two table
spoonfnls Of the phwder with very lit
tic cotton The idea of violet breathing,
sleeves VIII readily recommend itself to
all drosssnakers, whether professional On
$50 ,,--- - NoIionn-o.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28

100 pair Ladies' Hose,
fancy stripe. Sale price, &C
par.
100 pair Ladies Hose,
fancy stripe, fast black, un-
bIeached, brown, navy, cardi-
nal. ereys. Sale price, &C pair.
100 pair Ladies Hose,
last black, seamless, fancy
top, black boot, unblcached,
gray mixed, tans. white, red,
slate. Sale price, &C pair.
lco pair Ladies Hose, full
regular made, solid pink or
light blue, light color tops,
black boot. unbleachcd and
white. Sale price, I2ac a
pair.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28
POSNE:R'S
2OG Main Street.

100 pair Children's Fast
Black Ribbed Hose, SC pair.
100 par Children's Fast
Black Ribbed Hose, Sc pair.
100 pair Childrcn's Fast
Black Ribbed Hose, seamless,
Ioc a pair.
100 lair Chlldrcn's Fast
Black Ribbed Hose, seamless.
&c a pair.
100 pair Childrcn's Fast
Black Ribbed Hose, full re-
gular made, l9c pair.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28
-Four CaHaaa.

Fonr causes-unrestricted emigration,
che low dive saloons, the carrying of
deadly weapons and the gambling bells
ARE without doubt the most prolific
source of the enormous increase in che
prison population In the United States
nqriDg the last decade. There are other
ssases. but these are most important. -
Prison Mirror.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28
h. G. H0ggaId & Co.,
Real EState& Rental Agents.
i26 MAiM STREET.
PHONE No. 7I9.

FOR RENT--l, iUJ rs. +O7 aud 400
highland avenue, 12G Willoughby, 40 Bex,
Ter, -. Maituy, 4Oi PRS oi. iunstall ltI
10, io1' lbn mud 40 Chapel, with me ern
improvements: 2l2 Lam, 1913 bermuda "a
Char lotte ~ Cumberland. II ami q Chapel
il . bermuda, i rooms store corner htir IL
anu hario!te wood ward on Bermuda street
NICE store III Berkeley, corner Liberty ami
Eighth streets. cottage ut Virginia Eeach
1872 an ] Water 1T rr;
EUR SAIE-rwo houses On Maltbv sye-
nue. Que on WiilOnghbr, NV on CLAY ono
on Nelly, twn on Tunsiull. three on High.
iand' one on Park. two Oh Levitt, fuur
orlch no se< on Ni:hD SIR ct cool in
We tment: Lots on FreemGson Corprew,
Boueh. highland, Kelly. rincess Anne ave.
and small. ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-28
Here,. TO Good .Iuok.

LA D. Wells is 70 get married. Here's
hoping that her husband will not be 20
sznrsSss1Dste ~ to get lynohed. -Wash-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
History Of pee.ratioa Day.

The custom OF decorating with fragrant
spring flowers the graves OF departed
friends 10 an old one but the observance
of Decoration day as il is understood to-
day is shrouded in some mystery, in
spite OF the fact that the significant na-
tional rite is not yet thirty years old.
The decoration OF soldiers graves did
til 1868 in which year, under date OF
in chief OF the Grand Army Of the Re-
public. Issued q general order from
which we quote:
The SOth day Of May i designated
for the purpose OF strewinS with flowers
or otherwise decorating the graves OF
comrades who died in defense OF their
country during the late rebellion, and
whose bodies now lie in almost every,
city, village and hamlet church yard in
the land In this Observance no fonn OF
ceremony is prescribed, but posts and
comrades will in their own way arrange
such fitting services and testimonials OF
resp,ct as circumstances may permit"
When Gen. Logan issued this order he
had no idea that young and old, soldier
and civilian would respond to his simple
appeal with patriotic enthusiasm and
that Decoration day wsuld become one
OF the established holidays OF the nation.
And there is NO reason to believe that the
beautiful custom will ever cease to be OBJ
served.
With reverence and gratitude the aged,
the fair and the young Of our land strev
the graves Of the departed heroes with
bright blossoms upon every returning
30th OF May. They remember the SER
vices rendered by the dead, but they have
learned to do more. They have been
taught 10 make epleasant the last days and
respect the gray hairs Of those who sur
vlved the war and are even now prepar-
ing to join their comrades in the grand
encampment on the other shore. II is
well that while We moisten with . tear the
halloved grave of departed friend, we
lend a helping hand and give cordial
smile to the veteran at our side.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
woodmen's Excursion to Manito u.

The Woodmen of La Junta will run n
excurion to Manitou on Wednesday, June
18th, and invite all Woodmen in the va l.
ley to join them. The special train wi
pass Rocky Ford about 6:15 q. m. and ar-
rive at Manltou about 10. Returning
the train will leave Manitou about p.
m. The La Junta and Rocky Ford
bands will probably accompany tho e1-
cursion. Tickets for tho round trip
90, and tho excursion is not for Wood
men only, but is open to everybody y.
The occasion promises to be n
very pleasant one and large crowd will
enjoy the trip. Arrangements have
been made for round trip tickets over
the cog wheel road to the top of Pixies
Peak for 1915, the regular rate being So.
This is wonderfully interesting trip.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs: Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City,
ILL.,, was told by her doctors that there
was no hope for her, but two bottles OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her life.
Mr.. Thos Eggers, 139 Florida ST., San
Francisco, suffered from dreadful cold,
approaching consumption, tried without
result, everything else ther bought one
bottle Of DIR. Kings New Discovery and
in two weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. It is such results. of which
these are samples, that prove the WON
derful efficacy of this medicine in coughs
and celds. Free trial bottles Il. W.
Kearby's Drug Store. Regular sizes SOC
and S2.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whiskcy not other intoxicant,
but acts as tonic and alternative. It
acts mildly on the stomach and bowels,
adding strength and giving tone to tho
organs, thereby aiding nature in the per-
formance of tho functions. Electric Bit
ters is an excellent appetizer and aids di-
gestion. Old people find it just exactly
what they need. Price 80 cents per bot
tie at Z. W. Kearbys drug store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
An Education In Fact as Well as IN
Name,

The annual Catalogue OF the Colorado
State Agriculture College, at Fort Col
Inns, is well-printed, handsome PAM
phlet of about one hundred pages. The
matter contained in the catalogue is of
special interest to }he people of Colorado
who desire to educate their sons and
daughters for a useful career.
The cultural and the practical-text-
book knowledge and its relation to some-
thing tangible and useful-are happily
blended in each OF the four courses OF
Of names shows an enrolment of 164
male and 66 female students. The at
tendance has more than doubled within
tho last three years,
The college, while making adequate
provisions for an all-round education OF
high grade, presents special opportuni-
ties for work in all departments OF agri-
culture and the sciences thereto related
A special course for young ladies has
been carefully prepared.
All departments of the college are
we'll supplied with illustrative appa-
ratus.
The college library, the literary soci-
cites, the public rhetoricals, the oratori-
cal association, the college paper, and
the Christian association, give the student
opportunity for wide range of cultural
work outside of the recitation room, the
lecture room, and the laboratory.
Tuition in all the college departments,
classes, and laboratories is absolutely
free, while boarding accommodations and
textbooks are to be had at very rea-
sonable rates.
The work of the college is daily becom-
ing better known and more highly valued
by the people of the State, as evidenced
by its rapidly lengthening attendance
roll. Any information relating to the
college, not contained in tile catalogue
will be promptly furnished upon appi.
cation to the college authorities.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
Cleaned From Exchanges,

$. R. Herdman of Rocky Ford is
supplying large number of people in
La Junta with fresh vegetables
Graphic.
Ed. Descent bad grand opening at
merrily and the boys walked wearily.-
Graphic.
Our old time friend, T. F. Banta
residing near Las Animas, was a welcome
caller to-day, en- route to Rocky Ford
where he is getting some bee supplies.
Watermelon.
Mrs. J. s. Manning, one of the bnei-
ness women of Rocky Ford, was caller
yesterday. Mrs Manning possesses two
ranches near the Ford, Of 16O acres each,
with 270 acres in cultivation, ITO of
which is in fa.--Watermelon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

| "A general driving down of protrud-
ing nails in our sidewalks would be a very
popular movement.
LA Junta Chapter, Royal Arch Ma
sons, expect to hold a very interesting
visit Of the Grand High Priest.
| Women who wear puffed sleeves are
respectfully referred by tho Topeka Press
to Ezekiel 1918, which reads as follows:
"Woe to the women that sew pillows to
all armholes,"
The commencement exercises of the
La Junta High School last Saturday
evening was attended by large number
of Rocky Ford people, all Of whom were
highly pleased with the splendid pro-
gram.
AT meeting of tho town council
held Friday evening the following bust
ness was transacted: The saloon bonds
Of Ed Descent and W. d. Robb were ap-
proved and license issued to the former.
The bond of the Colorado Telephone Co.
was also approved. The bill Of the En-
lishidg ordinance No 45 was allowed.
The Columbia Cattle Co. few days
since received 300 head OF mixed cattle
from the vicinity Of Trinidad. In cross
ing the river near Swink station a num-
ber of cattle became mired but all were
rescued except three which were drowned.
The total purchase of cattle from the
Trinidad Company was 5000, and the
remainder Of the herd is expected in q
few days.
W. e. Alexander Of Denver, and
Hon. w. A. Colt Of Las Animas were in
town on Saturday in the interests Of the
Colorado Orchard Co. The attractive
advertising matter being literally dis
tributed by this company is drawing
much attention to their fine fruit lands
near Catlin and Rocky Ford. Their
sales have already been large and prom
ise to steadily increase.
Ed Descent reopened his saloon
Saturday last. During the morning a
young business man got wildly drunk,
forced row upon a quiet citizen and
afterward disturbed the peace Of pri-
vate family. He spent tho afternoon in
the calaboose and then paid a fine of $40.
During Saturday night he got drunker
than ever, had row in the saloon and
then went to q private house and
smashed in couple Of windows.
r. J. Preston, assistant state engi-
neer, was in town early in the week do
ing work of permanent value in the di-
rection of the equitable distribution of
irrigation water. A gauging station has
been established at the old Rocky Ford
which will be useful in determining ac-
curately the volume Of water which is
passing down the river Mr.. Preston,
Irrigation Superintendent Matthews and
Water Commissioner Cressy were out
Monday afternoon measuring the water
in the Rocky Ford ditch. Mr.. Preston
is well equipped for the business with float
ing raft on which to get out into the river,
water meter for measuring tho rapidity
of flow, etc,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
Bucklen's Arnlca salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few
er Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
25 cents per box. For sale at DR.. E. W..
Kearby's drug store. 36S-419
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
Oh, be joyful.

Willy-Say, pop, I'm glad you wasn't
killed in the war.
Father (pleased)-Are you, Willy?
Why?
Willy-Bccause I'd be going to the
cemetery today, instead of the ball gane.
Puck.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
The TerrOrs Of War.

Mrs. Henpeck Visiting her first hus-
bands grave)-Yes; here lies hero.
You would not be my husband today
had he not been killed in the war.
Mr.. Henpeck diercely)-Yes, what i
curse war is!-Puck.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

Rocky Ford will not celebrate the
glorious Fourth this year. but viii be
patriotic with neighboring towns Who
have already announced programs for
our national holiday. La. Junts, Catlin
and Pueblo will all have = portion Of our
people on the anniversary Of the birth Of
the greatest republic on the globa.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

Col. Lockhart is this season seed ing
200 acres to alfalfa. This makes his alf-
alta fields aggregate the immense area Of
500 acres.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
THURSDAY. MAY 30. 1895.
Remenber the Soldiers.

Remember the soldiers children.
Remember them all with flowers;
Theirs was the baltic and theirs tho pain.
Ours Is the peace and ours the gain;
Theirs was the sowing. the harvest ours-
And all we can give them today is nowers
& c. DoVd. IN Youths Companion
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
District Court Notes.

Sentence was pronounced on Oscar
Miller and Mitch. Anderson, the two
young men who stole some sixty head
Of horses and shipped them to Kentucky
and sold them. Judge McFeely Of Pue-
bio and A. F. Thompson made strong
pleas for new trial, but the judge over
ruled their motion and gavo the boys five
years zach at Canon City. Miller broke
down and cried like child. His young
wife, who sat by his side, also burst into
tears as the sentence was given. Ander-
son took his sentence coolly.
For q year or more ten shares of the
stock of tht Rocky Ford ditch have been
in litigation between Andrew McClel-
land Of Pueblo and w. p. Russell Of
Rocky Ford Mr.. Russell claimed the
ownership of the stock-Mr. MoClelland
claimed that while the stock was in Mr..
Russell's name on the books of the COM
pany it really belonged to him. The
court decreed that Mr.. Russell should
deliver the stock to Mr.. McClelland with
in ten days, failing to do which the secre-
tary is ordered to issue the stock to Mr..
cClelland, cancelling that held by
Russell. And this is not yet the end OF
Of the protracted Russell-McCl Clelland
litigation, now suit having just been in.
stituted by Mrs Russell suing Mr.. Nc
Clelland for $500 for board Of hands, etc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

The arteolan we'll - making good
progress 1t has now reached depth Of
241 feet. The geological formations
passed through are as follow: First %
feet of surface, then 122 feet Of gray
shale. This was followed BY 20 feet Of
soapstone, after which came the gray
shah again This continued TO the
depth Of go feet, when about feet OF
limestone carrying water was eneoun-
tered. Light gray shale came next, in
which the drill stopped yesterday at the
depth OF 24l feet. There will be a few
days delay to await the arrival Of $50
feet Of casing, il having been decided TO
case to that depth. believing that all un-
desirable water will be shut OF in that
way and the well put in splendid
condition for the flow which il ex-
pected between 400 and 500 feet.
The soapstone was the only
difficult formation found, it accumulst-
ing above the drill and causing difficulty
in removing the tools. That being now
passed through MIR. Mcvay anticipates
no further delay on account Of the char
acter Of the rock. just after leaving
the surface formation a small vein Of
water was found, which was cased out by
the 10 inch pipe. Another small vein
was struck at $50 feet, which il now flow
ing into the well, but will have to be
cased out when good water is struck.
On Monday the rope broke, leaving the
one ton drill in the bottom Of the we'll.
but 20 complete are Mr.. MoVay's appli-
anees in every respect that only q short
time was needed to fsh out the tools,
and after which the work proceeded with
out interruption.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

George Hammond visited Denver
last week with two cars Of cattle ind
hogs.
The Houston Narcotic Cure Institute
Rocky Ford, this week gets two new pa
TENTS from the county.
An adjourned session Of the district
court opened in La Junta on Monday,
Judge Voorhees, on the bench.
Hon D. McCaskill Of Pueblo came
down this morning TO deliver the Me-
mortal Day address by invitation of the
comrades Of the G. A. r.
The latest Of the frosty mornings
destroyed much small fruit in the vicini-
ty of Fort Collins. Strawberries suffered
the most, fully SO per cent being killed.
Still they come. A few days since
Senator Swink sold seven acres near A.
P. Kouns' gardens to y. j. Baxter of
Baca county. Mr.. Baxter will use the
land for the growth Of fruit and vegeta-
bles.
1t is rumored that at recent meet
ing Of Paramount farmers Irrigation
Superintendent Matthews was hauled
over the Goals for alleged unfair treat
ment of that section in the distribution
Of water.
Miss Ida L. Inness' Delsarte class
will give an entertainment at I. o. o. F.
hall Friday, evening, June 7th. Delssrte
and eiocutionary exercises will compose
the program. More extended notice next
week.
The Santa Fe's force of section
hands has been doing good work for
the past week filling up the crossings
with cindere. The material IS splendid
for road making and the boys have done
their part well. The fire department
completed the good work by wetting
the cinders.
The Rocky Ford Town Company
has acted most generously in regard TO
our artesian we'll. Senator Swink wrote
TO headquarters asking for donation of
six lots to help defray the expenses of
the well, and has just received word that
his request has been granted. Now let
some OF our citizens who want to build
buy these lots for cash aud help on the
good work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
CAPTAIN HIRAM $. HOLLY.

Tho wife Of M. Q. Casteel died in
Rocky Ford Tuesday after long and
painful illness with cancer. A husband
and two small children mourn her depart
ure. Tho sorrowing ones have the sym
pathy Of the entire community in their
great bereavement. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev Warren Mayo at
the Presbyterian church.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1895-09-27
School Books.

The State Superintendent of Public
Instruction has addressed the follow
ing letter to County Superintendent:
Sir: There seems to be tnisap-
prehension in regard to the conditiens
of exchanging books, and this circular
Is addressed you in the hope that you
will exert yourself to see that the pu-
pills secure. new boQle in Yopg county
fceordiag e ths tsE a.
without exception, tia oosstEacts nm.
.vidcs that pupils may not only *
change old books Of the same grade,
but when the pupil has completed his
old book he may exchange 4 tor new
one of the next higher grade. Please
report promptly any violation Of these
terms naming the dealer and the job
Der from whom he obtains his books,
also name the book whose exchange Is
refused. Very truly yours,
c. w. BEAN,
Supt. of Public Instruction
There are some people who never wear darh
glasses and yet they never see anything bright
it's the people who are dyspeptic and soured
Everything is out of joint with such people. -
suffered many years with Dyspepsia and live
troubles but have been relieved efnce tak1n(
Simmons Liver Regulator. know others VIII
have been greatly benefited BY it use.'-Jame'
Ncwlsnd, Csrrollton, Mo.