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full OF duds will hardly do. And then it
gets mighty cold there sometimes"
Enoch bad not given these matters any
thought, and Mr.. Smith took him up
town, bought whole outfit. put the boy
aboard ship, and told him they would next
meet at Nikolaevsk.,
1--WE gave the youngster clerkship at
the seaport" said Mr.. Smith few days
ago. Freeman and | were not much in
love with Siberia and in 1870 we decided TO
come to San Francisco and do business
with the Asiatic country through trusted
agent. Enoch Emory proved to be. just
the kind of man we wanted and we left
him in charge at Nikolaevsk. In 1872
Enoch made a proposition to US and we
| accepted it. BY its terms we transferred
our Siberian interests to the boy we
! shipped from Boston as clerk only four
| years previous.
'Twentv-feur years have passed and to-
| day the firm of Freeman, Smith d Co. is
the San Francisco agency of Enoch Emory
! of Moscow Russia.
To-day Enoch Emory is one of the imam
! cial princes of the empire of the Czar. He
| draws his supplies from all parts OF Europe
| and America, and his business extends in
all directions through not only the Amur
region, but throughout the 3,000,0 900 and
more of square miles of Eastern Siberia.
! He has trading posts at intervals for over
! 1000 miles along the Amur and its tributa-
ries and veritable army OF agents.
Seldom it is that some vessel of Emory's
! is not loading or unloading at his long
wharf at Nikolaeysk on the Gulf of Amur
The Emory headquarters at this port are
shown in an Illus tration on this page. He
supplies whole settlements with anything
desired from pin to'a steam locomotive
During the past twenty years he has made
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as many as nineteen trips from Moscow to
the distant coast of the Okhotsk Sea.
In the Amur country, where number
of Cossack villa ges have been located, a
considerable degree of civilization prevails.
This may be judged in measure by the
fact that in a recent shipment of goods
consigned TO Emory's Siberian agency
were several scores of California saddles
and a couple of hundred bicycles. Mr..
Emory furnishes supplies wholesale to the
Russian Government, and his in
terests include big share in the man.
moth enterprise of the Siberian railway
which when completed will cover a
distance OF 1000 mules. And as Siberia
develops in population and wealth the
fortune of Enoch Emory will increase in
magnitude, and Barney Barnato's present
lordly pile may some day look small
alongside the golden possessions of the
Yankee boy who started ont to conquer
Siberian wilderness with the backing of
a resolute will and go.ahead spirit, ana
with Just baggage enough to fill hand
kerchief
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grim humor that was decidedly enjoya ble.
Illustrative of this phase of his character,
some members of his staff repeated to me
several amusing anecdotes two of which
as L have never seen them in print-it may
not be amiss to give to the public.
was told that when the generals head
quarters were at Culpepper an officer at
tached to the quartermaster's department,
who was stationed some half-doZen miles
away, desired to consult him on some busi-
ness that he deemed of Importance. The
day was exceedingly rainy and the roads
were knee deep i'll mud, and to avoid un-
due exposure to the weather the officer
who was one Of the old regime, with full
appreciation of the dignity of his rank
ordered up close carriage and, as it was
likely that night would come on before he
could return, had the lamps trimmed and
hung out on either side of the drivers seat.
Then, with an escort of twelve cavalrymen,
he set out for headquarters. happy in the
thought that he was proof against the
fast-descending rain.
Not far from Culpepper he met an ordi-
nary-looking horseman, attended by only
single orderly, and was about to pass him
without notice, when he suddenly recog-
nized him to be the lieutenant-general,
who, In spite of the rain, was making his
usual round of the army, attended by his
usual slender escort. To descend from his
carriage and salute his chief was but the
work of moment; but the general irri-
tated by the style and pretension of the
officer, was in no hurry to see him regain
the shelter Of his carriage. "Walk along
with me little" said the general. 81
want to talk with you" With polished
boots and unexceptiopable kids Mr.. Quar-
termaster did as he was hidden, and with
touch of grimness the general led him
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various members and in manner salts
factory to all. There was no show of pa
rade in either furniture or equipage. Every
thing seemed to be for use and arranged
to economize both space and attention.
The crockery was scanty and of the plain
est description, and the fare, though abun-
dant in quantity, was of a quality that
might be found on the table of anv we'll
to-do workingman in the North. A chop
with cup of coffee, served for breakfast
bit of roast beef, with potatoes and hard
tack, fanked by dish of pork and green's
sufficed for the o'clock dinner which had
neither pastry nor dessert. A cup of ten
and slice Of bread and butter co m pleted
the fare for the day. The beds were merely
camp cots, some of them without mat
tresses, and all the visible toilet apparatus
were few tin wash basins, a scantv sup
ply of towels, bit of looking glass and a
horn comb.
Every one has read the inventory of the
general s.baggage when he made the Vicks-
burg campaign-.'a briarwood telescope
and tooth BRUSH" When | met him at
City Point he had not greatly ENLARGED his
personal possessions. Except the three
stars upon his shoulders, there was abso-
lutely nothing about him to indicate his
exalted rank. His clothes were thread
bare. and despite the constant brushing
of his servant, they would present an un-
tidy look, due, no doubt, to his habit
of going everywhere and seeing every
thing for himself. The general under
stood the kinship of cleanliness and
godliness, but there was utter absence of
''fuss and feathers" about him and his en-
tire surroundings. Judging of him by
common report, 1 had expected to find
him decidedly reticent, but, on the con-
trary, | observed that in familiar inter-
course he was somewhat loquacious, fond
of good story, and often giving vent to
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ton would be made for him, and that he
would be expected to be in readiness to
sail for his destination on a certain date
within a month. Days went by, and 10
answer came from Enoch.
"Change of mind, the merchants
thought. The firms vessel completed her
cargo and was within day of setting sail
from Boston.
Smith was on the wharf, giving some
final directions to the skipper, when sud
denly his coat was pulled by little fellow
carving a small bundle of things tied in
a handkerchief 1t was Enoch Emory.
"What?" cried Smith; laughlngiy. are
YOU all ready for sea?" An affirmative
response followed. "And are those all the
things YOU have brought with your
queried the merchant. :.
"Well." explained Enoch, 81 hadn' t
time to get very much together. Had L
DELAYED just few minutes longer L should
have missed the train, and then couian
catch the ship
"Didn't Mr.. Freeman write to you sew
eral weeks ago, thought urged Mr..
Smith.
Then Enoch unfolded a tale of maternal
interest and devotion, and OF words that
were spoken too soon for the realization OF
a mothers fond design. .,
"The letter came" said Enoch, put
mother saw it first and suspecting what
was in it, she read the contents and hid 1t
away. The letter was kept secret until
she thought the time had passed to make
1t of any use TO me, and only THIS very
morning did she hand 1t to me. Mother
thought it best shouldn't go, but told
her | was resolved, and so / sratched up
these few traps, and bidding the folks good
by, ran for the train"
"Do you know how long it takes to go to
Siberian asked Smith.
mo, SIR"
"Seyenty-fve days. That handkerchief
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PETER STUDLEY.

feeling his honor assailed promptly chal-
lenged Hanson. Duke was within a few
weeks of 2l years Of age and Hanson was
two years older. The bearer of the chal-
lenge was James Jackson, whose wife was
Dukes cousin. Hanson not only accepted
the challenge, but at the same time re-
peated his denunciation of Duke. Lafay-
fayette Dunlap, then representing Garrard
County in the Legislature, was chosen by
Hanson as his second.
The seconds chose sunrise, January II,
as the time, narrow strip of land on the
Indiana shore. opposite the mouth of the
Kentucky River as the place, and dueling
pistols at ten PAGES as the weapons. Han
son and Dunlap speedily repaired to Frank
fort, where Hanson, already an expert. oc-
cupied himself in daily pistol practice.
Duke went to his fathers home, in Scott
County, and there, in the presence of his
kinsmen. he fired 100 shots to :he satisfac-
ton of all. He had never used a dueling
pistol, but his quickly acquired skill gave
him confidence.
The Duke and Hanson parties left Frank
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A FAMOUS KENTUCKY DUEL.
Its Memory Revived by the Recen,
Death of Colonel William Duke

Its Memory Revived by the Recent
Death of Colonel William Duke.
The sudden death of Colonel William
Duke. at his nome in Danyille, KY, brings
10 mind the tragic details of his historic
duel with the noted Confederate General,
Roger Hanson, of the famous "Orphan
BRIGADE" over the beautiful Caroline
Hickman, Hanson's cousin, and afterward
Dukes wife.
The duel took place in 184S. shortly after
Duke had returned from the Mexican war.
having enlisted with Humphrey Marshall
when Is years of age. Hanson, then a
brilliant, dashing young fellow, was in
love with his cousin. Miss Hickman, and
when he heard that she was the promised
wife of Duke he had an interview with her
in which he used language which was in
sulting to Duke.
Duke heard or The denuneiation, and
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through the muddiest part of the road and
did not release him until he was wet to the
skln-as wet as was the general himself
Then he dismissed him with a few curt
remarks, which were not overheard by the
orderly Their purport, however, was con :
iectured by the generals staff, for they OBJ
served that the officer never again ap-
peared at headquarters in close carriage.
Edmund Kirke
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NEW STORIES OF GRANT.
His Lesson to Luxurious Quarter
master on Rainy Night.

In the summer of 1864 l passed two days
at the headquarters of General Grant at
City Point, Va, and thus had an oppor-
tunity to observe the way of life of this
most democratic of the Union command
ers. He messed with his staff and at his
table sat familiarly every memb Der of his
military househould. The expenses of the
mess, l was told, were divided among the
various members, not in equal proper
tions, but according to the rank of the
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16
THE POTTER INQUEST.
No New Developments Resulted From
the Coroner's Inquiry Yes
terday.

The Coroner began the inquiry in to the
cause of the death of FL. Cranston Potter
the Tacoma wheat merchant, whose BODY
was found on the ocean beach last Sun.
day, at the Morgue yesterday. Robert
Williams OF III Hayes street told of the
finding of the body. Thomas Watson.
grain broker, testified to having seen Pot
ter for the last TING at noon the FRIDAY
prec eding his death. The deceased was
then in a cheerful frame of mind. The
witness learned that Potter left for the
Cliff House.
s. christensen, barkeeper at the Cliff
House, testified to serving DR.. Hicks and
Potter with drinks. He had heard them
discussing which car they would take, and
that was the last he saw of the men. The
inquiry was continued until Wednesday.
when it is expected that DIR. Hicks of
Tacoma will be presentand testify.
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COUNTRY CLUB ACCOUNTS,
The Secretary Presents His An
nual Report to the
Members.
Receipts and Disbursements and the
Number of Game Killed and
Fish Taken.

F. W. Tallant, the secretary treasurer of
the Country Club. has submitted his an
nual financial report to the club, showing
its receipts and disbursements, which are
as follows:
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Lord Rosebery is reported to have said
that it took him fifteen hours day to get
through his work as Foreign Secretary.
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Ex-Governor Campbell of Ohio is said
to have struck it rich in California gold
mines. He is in partnership with man
who owns a cattle ranch on the San
joaquin, who has discovered great placer
deposit of unusual richness.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16

NOCH EMORY, the merchant
- prince of the great Amur region
III of Siberia, is a living example of
- what may be achieved by an
American boy gifted with nlnck
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02

More than thirty years have
elapsed since the close Of the great
civil war and the issues which
grew out of that mighty conflict no
longer play prominent part in
our national politics. This has not
been caused by a lessening in the
belief that the north was right in
that unfortunate war but because
of the fact that issues of more
live character now occupy the at
tention of American people. The
people of both the north and south
now agree that the war resulted as
itshould have done and little, if
anything, can be gained by further
discussing issues which have been
effectually settled. The leading
question of the present campaign
is one on which the north and south
are more nearly united than on any
issue that has been discussed for
many years. The issue Is the re-
lease Of the people from the grip
of the money power that the copn-
try may enjoy that abounding
prosperity Which its great natural
resources assure if left to their nor
nal development:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02

During the summer of 1893 a
Rocky Ford club held regular
weekly meetings for the discussion
Of timely topics. Among the mat
ters on the program was an inquiry
into the cause Of the hard times.
During the series of meetings N.
w. Terry made an expression in
regard to the free silver movement
which seems to have been more
prophetic than he then supposed.
His views greatly boiled down,
were about as follows:
"The appreciation Of gold caused
by legislation detrimental to silver
is the cause of the present finan-
cial disturbance. and will be rene.
died by the free coinage of silver
This can be secured only by the
free silver men uniting on such
men as Teller or Bland for presi.
dent"
If Mr. Teller shall be nominated
and elected president our fellow.
townsman can justly claim to be ar
original Teller man which will
surely entitle him TO o good ap.
pointment.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02

The fine new hotel at Manza-
nola attracts the admiring attention
OF Santa Fe passengers. It is an
elegant building and situated to
show to good advantage.
While many subscribers are
unable to reciprocate as they would
like to for the weekly visits Of the
ENTERPRISE, that is all the more
reason why those who are able to
do so should advance their dates.
Money is very scarce among the
people, but it costs just the same
to run a newspaper as if it was
plenty. Can you help US on that
account?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02

July 4th Program At Rocky Fsra.
II a. m.-Music by Rocky Ford band.
National song.
Address OF welcome.
Song.
Reading Of tho Declaration Of Inds-
pendence.
Music by band.
Adjourn till O'Clock.
lip. m.-Trotting race, 500 class, bali
mile heats, 3 in 8. Purse, e25 10 hrst,
$40 to second.
Rocky Ford boys milo bicycle race,
70 TO LIST, " to 2nd, In value.
mile amateur bicycle racc, SO 70 lst
o 70 2nd, in value.
5 mile bicycle race, e2O to LIST, SO 10
2nd, 95 to Bird, in value
Free for all trok and pace, best s IN g.
X mile heats. s25 to 1st, 315 to second.
Free for all slow mule race, half mile,
Hall mile dash running, free for al,
SO TO LIST, $40 to End.
Burro race free for all. u mile, % to
LIST, 81 to second.
For information regarding entry tsss
in above races soe committee ON pro-
gram.
For information regarding privileges
OF refreehment stands see DR.. W. e.
Fenton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02

1t isn't so much q question
whether we would prefer an abso-
lutely perfect and unductuating
money in preference to q dollar
that might vary with the greater
or less production of silver. With
q great many people, it is a ques-
ton between some kind of q dollar
and no dollar at all. The more
firmly we get settled down on the
gold standard, the more Of us there
are going to Le without the dollar.
Star and Kansan, Independence,
Kansas.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02
THF CHURCH INSTITUTE.

Methodist Episcopal Charch, Rocky
Ford, juno 20 to July 10, 1896.
Opening Sunday.
MORNING SRRMoN--Methodi1 in The
Past.
EVENING SzRMoN-Mekhodism and tho
Future.
July 9, mt 8 p. NJ
Lecture by Rev ]. G. Horn, d. d.
Subject-Our Book Of Discipline.
July o.
Patriotic Sunday.
MORNING aSKRMoN-Christian Heroism.
EVENING SKnMoN-The Amusemsnt
Problem.
July 8, at 8 p. M
Lecture by Rev. NJ. d. Hornbeck, Phi.
d. subject-Methodist Books and Pc.
riodicals.
Acc and Youth Sunday.
MORNING SKnMoN-Our Old People.
EVENING SxRMoN-Youth and Oppor.
tunity.
Lecture by Rev d. L. RAIDER, D. D.
Subiect-Methodist Church Buiinssa.
July 10
Closing Sunday.
MORNING SRRMox-Money and the
Kingdom.
EVENING SEaxox-Ths Mission oe the
Epworth Leogue.
Admission to lectures 1Oc.
Ask the pastor for . ticket which -.
cures special benefits.
Refreahments served in the class rooms
after the entertainments.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02
A desien has been submitted

"A design has been submitted
to the patent Office and copyright
asked thereon for floral emblem
to be worn by the adherents of the
free silver plan. The emblem is in
the form of the common field daisy
with sixteen petals, each number
on the tip from one to sixteen, and
the yellow center marked with a
figure one. The designer claims
that this exactly expresses the idea
of the silver mems motto-that of
l6 to with colors. The adop-
ton of the scheme is now under
consideration by the leading silver
men now in Washington.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02

Work on the Premium List
for the Arkansas Valley Fair for
1896 is making good progress and
the handsome pamphlet with Its
hundreds of attractive premium
offers will soon be in the hands OF
the farmers of the Valley. Are
you planning to make a good ex-
hibit and add to the interest OF the
best Fair in Colorado?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02

"A recent number of the En-
rERpR1sE contained a reflection on
the members of the state board of
Agriculture for their extension of
President Ellis 5000 salary be-
yond the time contracted for.
Our member Of the Board, A. l..
Kellogg. explains the Boards ac-
ton in o way which shows the bus
mess in n different light. Presi-
dent Ella contract would have ex-
pired in February next The term
ends in June and rather than make
a change of management in the
middle of a term the Board con-
sented to continue the 5000 sal
ary for few months. Mr.. Kel-
logg thinks the salary from 81, 500
to $1,000 too high. He is also lev
el-headed in opposing any more
FIVE year contracts, believing that
contracts for two years, which is
the length of the life of one board,
is as long a term as contracts
should be made for.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02
PATTERSON VALLEY.


Sunday School was we'll attended. We
hope the new management Will try md
make il 30 interesting that many more
will come.
Mr.. Bishop is now cutting his fall
wheat and it is claimed It will make 40
bushels to the acre. It has had only two
irrigations. II that is not good enough
in dry season, what do You want better.
Mr. De Long is the proud father Of
young daughter and he don't care
whether the ditch is dry or not.
Corn grows wonderfully considering
that there is 90 little moisture in the
ground.
George Hollis mustered his forco md
put Mr.. Sickenberger's alfalfa in the
stack in short time. George don't do
things by halves and he isn't going to
keep house that way much longer II the
straw shows which way the wind blows.
A. Parsons has cherry trees Of the
WraRR variety that are 30 loaded with
fruit that props are required to prevent
the limbs from breaking down.
I notice that the young people meet at
the neighbors houses who have organs,
worthy and shouid be encouraged. The
life Of Sunday School or any entertain.
ment 10 in its singing. ~
NJ. d. L. Haight is making come per.
manant improvements on his valley farm.
He has some very tine spring wheat. II
seems to mo he should raise moro wheat
and less corn.
Preaching next Sunday at 8 O'Clock in
tho school house. Did Jon notice how
unpleasant the dust made il for the
preacher and people when the wind hap
pened to blow in through the door the
last time there was services. That indi.
Gates that the school house needs clean.
ing.
A SubscaIBHR,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-07-02

For your Fourth Of July pic
mic dinner you should go to Chem
ey's to make your purchases. You
will there find the choicest lot OF
table delicacies to be found in
Rocky Ford. In fact Cheney's is
headquarters for good things to
eat.