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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
Freel,ootcrs Relcnsed.

London, Jan. ga dispatch to the
Times from Pretoria. dated the oath,
says that all the prisoners held there on
n charge Of completely in the recent up
rising, except Messrs. Phillips, Rhodes,
Farrar, Hammond and Fitzpatrick,
will be released on bail to-day and their
preliminary examinations will proba-
bly, be held next Wednesday, after
which 1t is believed the bulk of the pris-
oncrs will be discharged.
During the crisis" the Times CORE
spondent continues. the Portuguese at
Delagoa Bay refused the Transvaal re-
quest to loan them arms.
"I>he trade Mt the port of Alonzo
Marquis is growing enormously"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

Northern explorers look upon an Ice
berg lifting its glittering peak high
above the sea upon which 1t floats. To
all appearances 1t is as stable as rock
ribbed mountain. But 1t Is two-thirds
submerged, and down in the depths,
warmer than the air, the gulf stream Is
at work upon its base. Suddenly, un-
dermined by the tepid currents, II
topples over and sinks in the sea. II
Is often SO with reputation when dis
integrating influences are at work upon
the foundations of character. The
shining summit is held in high esteem.
but, suddenly, admiration is turned into
dismay, when the base, honoycombed
by secret sins, fails to support, and all
crumbles and disappears that seemed
go brilliant and lasting. The swift de-
cent of SO many to the oblivion OF
shame is the product Of unseen faults
long at work to produce the sudden
and surprising ruin. When character
is lost, reputation will soon be wrecked.
Be what you seem.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
PAhfQfcA.


have several pastures Of Ave acres
to 200 acres. I keep no certain number
In each pasture, but change according
to season and the amount nf stock on
hand. Usually try to keep each kind
Of stock by itself, and change about
SO as to give n variety Of feed. Some
times have to keep horses. sheep and
cattle In same pastures, but think
horses and sheep do best, and cattle
with hogs II necessary to mix them.
Cattle do not do well with sheep, nor
horses with hogs. Part of my pastures
are wild grass, part are fed into June
and bluegrass. and part are old tim
othy meadows run into June grass.
Tame pastures are black loan and
sandy with clay subsoil. Wild pastures
are mucky loan. Often feed cows fod-
der, straw and damaged hay on pas
lures near barns. Sometimes put barn
yard manure on pasture II no other
place is available. Like both trees and
sheds in pasture and barns for winter.
Have no ponds, but running stream in
open bitches and windmills with tanks.
Am compelled to have both tile and
open bitches. Prefer tile. Would sow
several kinds Of those adapted to soil
and climate. Have some rail, some
flve board, some barb-wire and some
woven wire. Prefer woven wire five
feet high. o. Dinwiddle,
Lake Co., Ind.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

The manufacture of beet sugar Will
be attempted In the neighborhood OF
Milwaukee next year. Fifty halt-acre
patches Of sugar beets cultivated IN the
southern part of the state have given
results SO satisfactory, company with
a cash capital of s150,000 has been
formed, It is claimed the soil OF the
southern portion Of Wisconsin is pecn-
liarly adapted to the raising Oh the
white beet The soil is rich, light ana
sandy, all Of the requisites necessary
to the cultivation of this species. In
addition to this, there is underneath
the soil limestone formation which 1t
sclaimed improves the saccharine quar-
tiles of the beet. The results OF the en-
periments which have been made dur
ing the last year show that the WIS
consin beet Is much harder and more
solid than those which are grown IL
more southern climes. There Is about
II per cent OF saccharine matter In the
beets. The company has engaged
number of chemists who will examine
the land which is to be put under cuits-
walton for this particular purpose and
decide which land Is most suitable and
what kind of seed will produce the best
results in each particular case. In Or
der to start the industry the company
furnishes the seed free, and Will In n
large measure supervise the cultivation
of the crop. About $500 acres will pt
seeded.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
A Pennsylvania Farmer.

NJ. NJ. Luther, East Troy, Pa, grew
last season over 207 bushels Salzer's
Silver Mine Oats from one measured
acre! How is that for old Pennsyl-
vania? Over 10000 farmers are going
to try and beat this in 1896 and win
5000 In gold! Then think Of 116 bus.
barley from one acre and 1900 big full
bushels of potatoes and 230 bushels OF
Golden Triumph Corn!
What's teosintc, and sand vetch and
spurry and fifty other rare things? Well
Salzer's catalogue will tell you. Largest
growers of clovers, grasses and farm
reeds In America. Frcights cheap.
II you viii cut this out and send
It with 10c postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, you will re-
ceive their mammoth catalogue and ten
packages grains and grasses. including
above oats. free. w.n.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

The state of Maine makes good
showing in increased valuation. Ihe
state assessors report a gratis ing IN.
crease in the valuation OF the state, IL
being over $4,00O,000 in excess OF 1914
The biennial valuation, to be COM
pleted next year, will probably snow an
Increase in valuation OF from Shooo,-
COO to $4,000 5000. a large number oi
small towns have decreased in Vaiua'
tion, except where manufactures nave
been built, which enable them TO holu
their own. The farming interests are
changing somewhat, and It is notea
,Ahat dairy farming is on tiaa increase
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
Illinois Horticultural Convention.

Tho fourteenth annual convention Of
the Illinois Horticultural society was
held at Kankakee recently.
In reviewing the fruit lists for
Illinois discussion arose on the pro-
lection of fruit trees from rodents. Va
rious methods were advocated, among
them being fish oil and axle grease.
There was, however, danger OF using
these too much, especially on young
trees. Instances were given where
such treatment had resulted in the
death OF the trees. Trees ten years old
would not be harmed by the treat
ment. An apple grower said he knew
of an orchard Of 1000 young trees that
had been killed by using too much oil.
Mr.. Williams had been using for
twelve years paint made Of soap, tar,
sulphur and lime. He put it on the
trees with a common paint brush. 1t
makes thorough glaze and will destroy
every insect. He believes also that this
paint has the tendency to protect from
sun-scald. The little lime in 1t, when
the dry weather comes. turns the mass
to a grayish color that throws of the
rays Of the sun and thus keeps the bark
Of the tree from cracking.
One man that had tried tarred paper
thought there was great danger from
using this, as 1t was not taken off early
enough in the spring, in which case
the tar from the paper works into the
tree. He had tried paper made out
of felt, and untarred, and found this
to work very we'll, II it were but taken
off early enough In the season. He now
uses strong muslin, putting 1t on every
fall and taking it off every spring. He
had tried this now for three years.
Mr.. Burnhardt expressed himself as
certain that the rabbits would let the
trees alone II they only had enough of
other things to eat. He had been set
ting out trees for twenty-five years and
had never had any trouble from rabbits.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

6, According to Washington dispatches,
Eecretary Morton, of the department Of
agriculture. has issued an order post.
pontng the certiAcation of export beef
to March 1, 1895. on account OF numer.
Gus petitions having been received from
exporters of beef alleging that great
damage to their trade must follow the
enforcement Of an order requiring the
usual certiflcation showing that the
meat offered for expectation is sound
and wholesome to be made January l,
1895. on account Of the large quantity
Of beef on hand, which. though In
spected, cannot be identified for certiii-
cation. His purpose is to give the de-
sired opportunity for the trade to ap'
peal to congress for certain moditica-
tions Of the existing law, which are al
legged to be necessary to prevent the de-
etruction Of a portion Of the trade.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
STATE BOARD OF INSPECTION.
Its Work Saved ga, 900 to tho Cattle Mon
of the State Last Year,

Its Work Saved 5000 to tho Cattle Mon
Of the State Last Year.
The first annual report Of Secretary
and Treasurer Adams Of the State
Board Of Inspection, which exercises
supervision over all. cattle bred OF. fed
In Colorado il now in the hands Of the
printer.
1t dates from May LIST. 1895. when
tho present board took office. and runs
up to January 1. During that time
sum Of S24,05G.3S was saved by the
boards stan Of cattle inspectors to the
cattlemen Of tho state. OF this sum
S2l. .OOO.O5 has been paid over on Claims
and the remainder lies In what b term'
cd tho unknown fund.
J. X. Mullen Is president Of tho state
Board Of Inspection, but no salary ut
taches to the position. Active charge
Of the boards operations Is taken by
Secretary Adams, who receives 500
per month. He employs ten inspectors
who each receive 500 per month, foot
ing up yearly expense for the Office
Of $13.2OO. Against this bill Of cost to
the state. the board shows a Swing to
the stockmen for the nine months COW
cred by the report Of S24. .O563S.
Secretary Adams keeps ono Inspector
at Chicago, one ut Kansas City and ond
at Omaha for the purpose Of inspecting
all cattle shipped from Colorado to
these markets. When a bunch Of Colo
rado cattle appears in the market they
are inspected and any bearing strange
brands are cut out. Sometimes these
are stolen. sometimes they become mix
ed UP with another bunch through no
conscious fault of anybody. Whether
the shipper Is willing or not the strange
cattle among his shipment are seized by
the State Board Of Inspection agent
and sold In open market. II the brands
on them are known the proceeds Of thd
sales are sent to the rightful owners Of
tho cattle. Other moneys so into the
unknown fund, where 1t Is kept GER
tain time awaiting the claims Of who
ever can satisfy the board that the am
mails from whose sales 1t came bore tho
brands Of the claimants. What re-
mains unclaimed Is devoted to the work
Of the board.
Seven Of Secretary Adams corps Of
inspectors conflne themselves to exam
lining cattle within the confines Of the
state. They are stationed in different
points and keep on the lookout all the
time for estray cattle. These are gener-
ally restored to the owners. while those
that have left the state are always sold.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
WESTERN FARM NOTES.

Near Roswell, New Mexico. DR.. Oar
gitz and J. b. Gill arc grating 100000
apple scions on the root for planting
In that neighborhood during the carly
spring. The nursery business is hav-
Ing a sort Of boom In that locality this
season and planting will begin as early
as February.
Colorado consumers are beginning to
realize that apples grown In this state
are cheaper at 81 barrel than Eastern
apples Mt $3.50 on account Of their free
dom from worms and fungous growth.
The Colorado apple Is superior also In
the matter Of size, specific gravity and
coloring. and for these reasons they
would sell better In any market.
While hay is quoted very low In
most Colorado markets this winter
there Is n fair price paid In other sec
tions and hay is still a profitable article
Of commerce. Only last week John
Murphy, Of the Apache in Huerfano
county, sold two carloads Of hay to
William Z. Doyle Of Pueblo and re-
ceived So a ton for it on the cars at Ute
station. A good idea would be for the
farmers Of neighborhood to buy n
press together, and each one bale his
hay and ship full carloads.
Thus far the winter has never been
surpassed In Colorado as favoring the
feeding of live stock, and the sheep
are doing remarkably well. 1t has re-
quired less than the usual amount Of
feed, and the gains are fully us good
as If the lambs had been kept under
high pressure. The sheep are in
strong, healthy condition, and are in
fine form to Withstand severe weather
should any come. II the feeders can
now get good prices for their stock on
Chicago this winter will be put down
and remembered as marker in the
business. Prices will be governed
largely by Eastern and Southern de-
mnnd, and no one can predict what
this may be. During the past week 1t
has been somewhat improved.
The important discovery has been
made by farmers that not more than
half the amount of seed ordinarily
used is necessary when sowing small
grain for irrigated crops as when de-
pending on rainfall alone. In one case
in Arapahoe county last season thirty
bushels of barley were raised from one
half bushel of seed, 1t having been
sown on one acre merely as protect
Ing crop to shield young alfalfa plants
sown with it from the direct rays Of
the sun. 1t is highly probable that a
much better crop can be raised In this
way than when the ordinary amount
of seed is used, besides making n very
important saving in the cost of seed.
Professor Blount has always said that
ordinarily we use too much seed in
growing cereals.
Every dairyman can dehorn calves
with but very little trouble or expense.
The best chemical dehorner is caustic
potash, to be had in sticks for few
cents at any druggists When the calf
is few days old, clip of the hair over
the horn button, moisten one end of the
caustic, holding the other end wrapped
in paper, and rub 1t on the button un-
til the skin is very red and highly in.
famed. When the scab comes Off, IL
the least trace of the horn nub remains,
repeat the application. Put the caus-
tic only on the nut or button, as Il
burns intensely
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
siect storm In Cannda.

Toronto, Ont, Jan. 24.-This city Is
cut Off from communication with all
the rest of Canada and the United
States this morning. A sleet storm has
rendered the wires useless. Press and
brokers' wires are cut Off. 1t Is not pos
sible to tell at this writing how far the
trouble extends throughout Ontario.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

We regret to say that considerable
body Of college professors are casting
discredit on the idea Of collegiate edu-
cation. 1t isn't college life In itself that
breeds the cramped-up pettiness, either
OF understanding or spirit. which dis
tinguishes SO many OF the college pro-
fessors who have made themselve>
heard on the Venezuelan case.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

Sir :. Henry Irving. who is in this
country on another campaign. is enthu-
eiastically in favor Of peace and op-
posed to any contraction OF the cur
rency.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

} You may paint your presidential
booms an inch thick, but to this COM
plexion you must come at last.-The
Dark Horse.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

= In times like these Marching
Through Georgia" can hardly be con-
sidered a patriotic song. In a short
time 1t may be in order to sing March
Ing Through Canada"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

Richard Mansaeld's, retirement from
tis. stage Will be accompanied by de-
corous expressions Of regret, but no
tears. -.-..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

=, Ambassador Bayard,s prolonged sill
encc aWakens the suspicion that he has
been inoculoted with DIR. Cleveland's
anti-talksin.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

The man who laughs when he hears
that loor-at-night-with-
the-baby Joke is the one who hasn't q
baby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

seed, In favorable
condition Of the
soil. puts its root downward. to
bear fruit upward later ON. the
best condition demands humus to
make plant flesh. mineral mat
ter, to furnish fibre. glazing and
tubing to retain solids In solution. and
carry in water all particles that are
requisite and necessary to their own
places in the plant structures. drawn
by the rays Of the sun. Hence the nrst
law given to man by Moses. in Genesis:
"Let the earth bring forth grass, herb
bearing seed (weeds). trees bearing
fruit, whose seed Is in ITSELF" 1t was so,
and God saw 1t was good. Mature
absorbs a vacuum" Animals hate bare
ground. Many farmers believe that
plants breathe. They cannot without
lungs. To respire. to inhale and exhale
air. hence to live. The action Of sun
shine on the leaves Of plants Is to draw
moisture out Of them. through the
plants structure, directly from the
soil.
During the past summer. hundreds
Of trees on our farms, In shallow soils,
dried up. and died for lack Of moisture
In the earth, within the reach Of their
roots.
In the dry countries Of Iowa the
meadows and pastures now are very
bare ground. Hence half the number
of cattle for the next summer pasture
will be the wisest policy for profitable
results. Grass enough for two COWS,
but one COW on" In evergreen and
deciduous trees. the leaves that lack
sunshine soon die. A picket fence will
destroy plant leaves and branches in
Its shadow. During the past summer
In sunshine with moisture the plant
growths were prolific. On the lawn. all
trees overshadowed In part. all day
long, the shaded part died. while those
parts shone on at some time In the
day lived and made a healthy growth
The sun can draw moisture out oi
plants, but never drive it into them.
Richard Baker.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30

Bids have been received, but no con.
tract vet awarded for the sinking OF
an ariesian well near Antonlto. The
object In sinking the state well Will be
chiefly to demonstrate whether arte-
sjan water Is obtainable at q reason
able depth in that section Of ConeJos
county. If the plan proves feasible.
other artesian wells will be sunk by
private enterprise. The state proposes
to 60 to depth of about coo feet or
until the $4,000 Is expended
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
The RoekyFord Enterprise
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO.
There is nothing alarming In the
Monroe doctrine to any nation whose
intensIons are honorable.

Fame never pursues men. It's wreath
Is won by standing where honor dwells.
Gotorloty pursues; fame is enthroncd.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
ARKANSAS PASS MOTTO
HERE EVERYBODY SHALL
MAKE MONEY"

Tho Great Ranking House OF Alexander
brown Sons OF baltimore. Nd, Il
Spending Hundreds OF Thousands Of
Dollars on tho Harbor At Aransns
Fnss, Texas. -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-01-30
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS .OF INTEREST TO
Some Up.to-Dats iIinss About CultIva-
tion OF tho Soil and Yields Thereof
Hortieultnre viticuituro and Fiosi-
culture

AVING to depend
entirely In agricul-
ture on the success
of plants in the
field to furnish
human food and
animal fodder, the
farmer should un-
d erstan d how
plants grow. The
seed, In q favorable
condition Of the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-10
War china for the Antilles.
MISS BARTON DELAYED.
Given Permission to Distribute Relief,
But tho Trades Arc Withheld.

Given Permission to Distribute Relief,
But the Trades Arc Withheld.
London, March Z. - correspondent
of the press in Constantinople, in a dis
patch received here Saturday morning,
confirms the kilograms which he sent
Friday stating that, while the Turkish
foreign minister had renewed, in the
presence of Miss Clara Barton, presi-
dent of the American Red Cross society,
his promise to permit the distributions
of relief to go to Anatolia, the necessary
trades are still withheld by order of the
sultan, though it is said that they will
speedily be delivered. In the mean
time, while awaiting the trades, Miss
Barton will be able to do much neces-
sary work. The start of Rev. G. p.
Knapp, the American missionary at
Bitlis, with his family, for CONSTANT
nople, has been delayed until April,
owing to the fact that the southern
route is dangerous and impracticable
in consequence of the heavy SHOWS and
from other causes. Mr.. Knapp is the
missionary whose arrest was ordered
by the porte upon charges of sedition
nnd will come to Constantinople to be
examined by United States Minister
Terrell in regard to the charges. All of
the English newspapers of the date OF
March and have been prohibited
from entering Turkey.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-10
WANTS TO HANG.
Murderer Thanks a Jury for Sentence
Of Death,

Riverton, KY, March flames De-
Witt, on trial in the Carter circuit
court at Grayson for choking his wife
TO death, was sentenced to hang Fri
day. The jury took the case Friday Mt
four O'Clock and returned their verdict
as above Friday morning at eight
o'clock. The day IF execution has net
yet been fixed by the court. Dewitt.
when the verdict was announced by
the foreman of. the jury, arose to his
feet and thanked the jury for the ver-
dict, as he said he got what he de-
served, ana preferred hanging to life
imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-10
counterfeiter Sentenced.

Trenton, n, j., March 7.-William z.
Brockway, Abbie l.. Smith and Will
liam Il. Wagner, the coumterfeiters,
were arraigned for sentence Saturday
morning before Judge Green, OF the
federal court. Brockway was sem
fenced to ten years in state prison and
to nav a fine of 81 GOO. Mrs. Smith wnt
sent to the Essex county penitentiary
for four years and will have to pay
fine of $3.50. Wagner received the
lightest punishment owing to the fact
that the jury had Recommended him to
the mercy of the court. His sentence
was one year in the Hudson county
nanitentiary and fine of $500.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-10
HISTORIC EDlFloE BURNED.
Universslist Church OF Dorchester, Bull
In 1916, DESTROYED.

Universslist Church OF Dorchester, Built
In 1916, Destroyed.
The First Unitarian church, on
"Meeting-House Hill,' Dorchester,
Mass, built in 1916, was destroyed by.
fire the other day. Four firemen were,
injured by falling wall, but all, it is
thought, will recover.
The society is much older than tie
church, having been founded in 1890.
The bell of the church, which fell with
the clockwork when the tower went
down, was the gift of the Old Slough
ton society in 1920, and was recast in
1868, after it had been cracked by fire..
quent use in ringing for recruits for
the war of the rebellion. Z.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-10
Hard ON Alpine Guides.

The people who live to make life
hard for others are at work in Switz-
erland. A Tyrolese court has recently.
ruled that the Alpine guide is to be
held responsible not only for the ade-'
quate equipment, but for the physical
soundness, of tourists who charter his
services. This making a medical in
spector of the guide will be decided
thorn in his path. The next slip will
be to render sea captains liable if their
passengers are seasick.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-10
Fire at Columbus, O.

Columbus, O., March THE build
ings formerly occupied by the Pioneer
Buggy company on West Broad street
burned early Saturday morning. The
loss on the buildings is about 100000.
They IRE insured for $40, $50, including
that on boilers. The Columbus
phaeton company places its loss at
s13,5o0 with $4,000 insurance. The
Columbus Paint company loses $1,000,
insurance $4,000. A. L. Reynolds
loses S., 900; no insurance. The origin
of the fire is unknown. w. F. Burdell
owned the buildings.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-03-10
sNowsToRM CAUSES a WRECK,
Train Runs on tho Track and Three Men
Ara Tn ,,ro

AXeAh 4Suuo OA VAc 4EaCN uAu 1uE6o uAcu
Are Injured.
Lima, o., March saturday morn
ing about four o'clock an east-bound
freight train ran off the rails at the
crossing over the Ohio Southern.
about mile east of the city. The en-
CINE was overturned and the brake
man, William Uran, Of Huntington,
Ind, buried ',eseet1s a. He was held
down for several hours before ne was
released and his legs were both crushed
from the hips down. Fireman Jones
was wedged beneath the tank and
oars, and his right leg was badly
mashed, while Engineer Horn was
hurled through the cab window and
escaped with few injuries. The In.
jured men all have families and live in
Huntington, Ind. Several cars contain
ing live stock were wrecked and large
number of cattle injured. A heavy
snowstorm prevented the engineer
from seeing the signals.