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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

David Hammel. OF New Jersey. re-
turned to his family the other day after
thirty years absence. In 1866 he sup
ported republican for governor, quar-
relied with his wife and left her. lie
vowed never to return until repuoh-
can was governor, an event that nap
pened with the Inauguration OF Gov.
0risgs some days ago. Hammel, IL Is
said, has had ut times to live on aeofhs'
but he kept his vow. Report snys ne
waa received with reJoicings and apple
lack, but Mrs, unmmel is likely to re-
grst that the state did not remain PHp'
eeahtier . v,x ~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

A plot to lynch Scott Jackson. Alon-
20 walling. william Wood and the
Gasker brothers, accused OF being i'm
plicatcd In the murder Of Pearl Bryan.
has been discovered. The prime NOV.
ers are said to he 1900 members of the
moonshiners' organization Of Ken
tucky and virginia
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

Occasionally there is something in
Q name. A man named Flood wanted
to be put on the water commission in
Boston and the mayor would not have
IT.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20
Diversityof Crops.

I may be excused for writing much
that has special reference to the new
or part Of the West. I have no contro-
versy as to which il best specially or
diversified. for each Is right in their
hight places.
In this depressed times, In this era
,f low prices for farm products and
high prices for gold, l believe II Is
best for tho large majority of farmers
10 raise all kinds of crops needed on
The farm and in the household. every
Thing possible to ent or wear. and to
buy lust ms little ns possible.
Let us reduce our dependence on
money to the lowest practicable point.
Especially do advise this. aud prac-
lice II In the far Southwest for several
reasons. Our reasons are somewhat
icklc. and II Is not safe to depend on
pne or even few crops.
The past season wheat. rye. oats and
barley were failures. vet corn was
good. and Knffir corn. sorghum, millet,
sweet potatoes. turnips. etc. were the
best we ever raised.
1f we had been specialists for the
Hrst.named crops, failure would have
been the result: but diversity being
practical. there Is enough to tide over
until another year,. NJ. Rice, In
Farm. Field and Flreside.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

II President Kruger's pictures in ths
papers are accurate we believe the gold
brick operators have overlooked fine
field for operation in the Transvaal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

Hour by hour. fellow-citizens. we are
being remorselessly brought nearer to
the time when the straw-ballot flend
will have his quadrennial attack.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

Reports from various southern poiuts
e1et of the Mississippi show remarf-
oole tide of immigration from Il o
northwest to the south since the hoi :
days. A number of minor ind'str "a
arr being located in the south by welt
era people. Representatives OF the u
rfous professions from the northwest
,aro looking for new locations In tao
nth. and current events seem to fa,,r
. 1lose political and industrial ALLAN o
- the south and the northwest. No
eeWer than 800 land agents have gore
nem the southern states to the NORTH
Hees since Jan. 1 for the purpose of prs
oenting the advantages of different 10.
ealities and inducing homc-seekers 10
1oca.e in the south. A large per cent OF
~ settlers are Grand Army men, and
th1D fact will show heavy increase In
- pension payments for the next year
- the southern states.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20
A Use for Hose,

When stalking trees against The
blasts Of winter, some material Is
needed to keep the tying bands from
rubbing of the bark. worn-out hose
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

lar to any other stone boat, but instead
Of sliding upon the bottom. 1t has an
axle placed about two-thiris Of the
way back. furnished with two wooden
wheels, made by saving two siS-inch
lengths on n log one foot In diameter.
The front rests upon wooden rocker.
8 inches wide. inches high and feet
long, which IL fastened to the body by
Z large bolt. which acts as pivot, and
permits the rocker to turn In any de-
sired direction. To the front end of
this the draft Is attached. which caus-
O. It to rest quite lightly upon the
ground when In motion. so that tho
boat runs very easily. even when quite
heavily loaded. When loading heavy
stone the rear end can be brought to
the ground. II Is also handy for haul
Ing sap. or barrels. when spraying
Ellis F. Augustine in Prairie Farmer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20
.4GS5C7NG2:S
EgA 4. 3 -. - 60.
siaS ss'ssss.s.s,s sss=S.s'.

cellar bottom the trough to be filed
with damp soil or mnck.-Practicnl
Farmer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

Cardinal Satolli and his private sec.
rctury. Rev. Father Orban. left Wash.
ington on the 18th for New orleans, to
attend the session of the Catholic win.
ter school OF America. which meets In
that city from February III TO March
IL. Cardinal Gibbons and party Of
leans.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20
The Rocky Ford Enterprise
ROCKY FORD. COLORADO.
Iuief Tall of the Osages was reported
to be short in his accounts last week.

b Says the Wichita Eagle: I'VE do not
u Ike England in anything" How about
tho bottom of the tureen?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20
x..p,u. cabbage In Cellar.

II room In the cellar Is scarce take
two long stats and nall them across
the beams twelve inches from the cell
ing and six inches apart. Hang the
rabbages between them with the roots
downward. Next make n trough by
mailing two boards together and nall 1t
below the cablagcs. so the roots will
stand In 1t. Fill this with clay.-Mrs.
James Deasy, Maine.
(Cabbagcs would keep plump and
nice IL set into such trough on the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

Guaranteed to keep potatoes vel
through the coldesu weather. VIII
hold 100 bushels
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20
Cb,.p po,n,o or F,orer r,t.,

Select slight elevation for position
Dig the pit 10 feet long. . feet wide
and ~ feet deep. Get three 8-inch
polsss 10 feet long; put two-one above
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-20

Iaprovsd stone Boat.
The cut will give good idea as to
how to 1t y made. The body In simi-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
ALMOST MIRACULOUS.
Colonel Hunters Escape From Death at the Hands of an Assassin, Who Fired From
 the Darkness.

Selma, July 16.-(Special.)-At o'clock last night an attempt was made to as- sassinate Col. c. D. Hunter of this city, one of the wealthiest and most in fuential planters in the black belt. Col onel Hunter is summering on his planta- tion, twenty miles west of the city. Last night he had as his guest Capt. J. M. Anderson, county superintendent of edu- cation. They sat in the hall with Mrs. Hunter and daughters.
 Ats9 o'clock two shots were fired from the front yard and two loads of shot and slugs grazed through the side tram som of the front door and took effect in Colonel Hunters head, neck and left shoulder. Captain Anderson rushed out, but it was very dark and he could see no one. The would-be assassin lost his hat as he jumped the fence and it has been identified as the property of negro with whom Colonel Hunter had trouble over transaction. A posse is after him, and if he is caught he doubtless will be lynched.
 The wounds while serious will not prove fatal. A number of the slugs ranged around the skull, making only scalp wounds It is miraculous that death was not instantaneous.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
SENSATIONAL ARRESTS.
Bookkeeper and Railroad Clerk Charged With Working Gigantic Swlndle
 at Savannah.
lalty occurre'

Savannah, Ga., July 16.-H. D. TWitty, bookkeeper for Francis l. Mccall, a na- val stores factor, and H. M. Reeves, chief clerk to the assistant freight agent or the Savannah, Florida and Western rail- way, were arrested today, charged with making fraudulent receipts for naval stores with intent to defraud the rail- road.
 Three warrants were sworn out against each of them, the aggregate of naval stores being 1700 barrels of rosin for which false receipts were given, accord- ing to the warrants.
 It is alleged that there was collusion between Reeves and Twitty and that the former made out fraudulent receipts for rosin which did not exist, while the latter, who holds power Of attorney from MT. Mccall, hypothecated the re- ceipts at different banks, drawing large sums of money on them. The receipt from the railroad is prima facie evidence to the bank that so much rosin is stored with it to the credit of the party to whom the receipt is issued. Under these cir cumstances it is a very easy matter to get the banks to advance money on such collateral.
 The several banks of the city have ad- yanced from $25, 900 to $30.000 on such fraudulent receipts of rosin which have been issued from the railroad One bank advanced about $10,000 another about $25O0, while the amount advanced by the Southern bank, with which MT. Mccall did business, cannot be ascertained.
 Both TWitty and Reeves are in jail.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
THEIR HORSES SLAIN ALSO
They Sought Refuge During thunderstorm
 Under an Oak.
IlsS TlLLMAN's HORSE WAS FRIGHTENED
And for That Reason There Was Delay in Order to Effect an Exchange-The Dead Girl Would Have Made Her
 Debut Next Winter.

Columbia, S. O., July 16.-Miss Addie Tillman, the eldest daughter of Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, and her escort. the Rev Robert A. Lee, pastor of the Episco- pal church at Yorkville, this state, were killed by the same bolt of lightning at Brevard, N. C., yesterday afternoon. They were in horseback party, which had started off to ascend Rich mountain, six miles from Brevard. When nearly at the summit a thunderstorm overlook the party All except Miss Tillman, MT. Lee and MT. McNeeley rode on to a house some distance ahead. These three stop ped for McNeeley to exchange horses with Miss Tillman on account of hers being afraid of the thunder The rain came up, and they sought shelter under some bushes, near which was large oak tree. The tree was struck by lightning, which instantly killed Miss Tillman, Mr.
 Lee and their horses. MT, McNeeley, though a short distance away, was un- hurt Miss Tillman was 20 years old, and would have made her debut in Washington society next winter The news only reached here this morning, and no particulars could be obtained un- til tonight, when her body was brought from the mountain resort where the cas- ,,altv ooourrad
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
HE IS FOR BRYAN.
The Declaration of United States Marshal Nor risette-What John AustiII Says of the
 Registers Fight.

Mobile, July -(Special.)-United States Marshal D. R. Morrisette. congress sional candidate from this district, said today to your correspondent:
 q am in the race to stay to the finish. I want my friends to know this and that am a democrat and support the nomi- nation of MT. Bryan"
 Hon. Huriosco Austill free silver can- didate for congress, returns today much encouraged by prospects in Clarke and Washington. He says of the Register s attack on him that there is nothing for him to debate with Hon. Wash Taylor, the latter having only awaited the plat form to get upon it. Judge Austill says he is quite ready to debate the question with the editor of the Register or any of his new found friends.
 It is stated that Postmaster Rapier, boss of the Register, denies having clos ed any deal for his paper with Ex-Post- master Barker, republican boss here. but adds that Barker can buy the Register If he is willing to pay Rapier's price for if
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17

of the time by Mr. Hobart, MT. Manley and Mir. Quay. It is understood that MT. Quay will devote a good deal of time to the situation in the south, section of the country with which he is exceedingly familiar. Messrs. Payne, Leland, Dawes and Clayton will be much in evidence at the Chicago headquarters and will have charge of very important work there. It is proposed to have a lively speaking campaign, but the date for the formal opening has not been decided upon, nor has the place been chosen.
 The selection of the time and place for the first great rally will be determined somewhat by the developments of the next three or four weeks. The work of preparing and publishing the documents and most of the printed matter intended for distribution will be entrusted to the congressional committee in Washington. A great deal of this work Is already un- der way and the committee evidently means to act with uncommon vigor in pushing It's campaign of education. Headquarters both in New York and Chi cago will be appointed within two weeks and the campaign will be fairly under way by the 1st of August unless some unforeseen obstacle occasions delay.
 Messrs. Payne, Clayton and Leland left Canton this evening. Chairman Bab- cock of the congressional committee left for Washington this afternoon. He said in discussing the outlook that he had been mingling with the farmers in Wis consin and that while the silver element was strong in certain communities 1t could be checked and eradicated by means of good speeches and sound liter
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
EX-GOVERNOR RUSSELL
Died Suddenly at Night Frcm Heart Disease, It Is Supposed-He Retired m Ap-
 parenty Good Health.

St. Adelaide De Pabos Que, July 16.- Ex-Gov. William D. Russell of Massa- chusetts arrived here from Boston yes- terday afternoon and pitched his tent for a few days fishing. He was accom- panied by his brother and Francis Pea body. They all retired early last night the governor apparently in good health and spirits Upon his companions trying to arouse him they discovered that he was dead. Death must have resulted from heart disease. The position of the body and the expression on the dead mans face showed that his death was painless. After an inquest this after noon the remains will be taken at once to his home in Boston.
 The Hon. William Eustis Russell was born in Cambridge, Mass, in 1857. He was educated in the public schools and in Harvard college, where he was grad uated in 1877. He then began the study of law under his fathers direction and took course of three years in the Boston University Law school. He was admit ted to the Suffolk bar in the April term of 1880.
 Mr. Russell was only 2S years of age when in 1885, he was elected mayor of his native city, having already served as councilman and alderman. In 1888 he was nominated for governor, but was defeated by Ames. It was in this year
 
 gifts as stump speaker. He worked and talked necessarily, going about from one place to another. He was re-nemi- mated for governor in 1889. This time his competitor was Governor Bracket. MT. Russell at the end of a vigorous cam paign reduced the plurality of his op- ponent from 29000 to 6775. Next year, on his third trial, he was elected by plural ity of 5000.
 In his inaugural message he suggested many reforms in state management, but few of them became operativ owing to a hostile legislature and a hostile coun- ell Russell was reelected governor of his state twice. He retired at the end of his third term to resume the practice of law.
 RusselPs name was mentioned by his admirers in New England as one which would look we'll at the head of the demo- cratic national ticket. At the Jefferson celebration in Monticello, Va, early in this year, the ex-governor made strong declaration in favor of honest money He was associated with Senator Hill and Ex-Secretary William c. Whitney in the contest over the platform at the recent Chicago convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17

language he had used at Washington. MT. Bryan in his turn said: If my loyal ty to the cause of the people is ever ques- tioned there is no man on whose certifi- cate I would sooner rely than upon the certificate of Richard P. Bland"
 Mir. Byan and MT Bland indulged in some pleasantries with the crowd, and when somebody proposed three cheers for Bland MT. Bryan led the hurrah, way ing his white hat above his head.
 MT. Bland left the party at Jefferson City. where he will make a speech to- night.
 A rousing reception was given MT. Bryan here by a crowd of more than thousand people, who were assembled about the railroad station. Governor Stone, Mayor Silver, Ex-Congressman John P. ONeill and other prominent men met MT Bryan and MT. Bland at the train, where the crowd had gathered. MT. Bryan was greeted with loud cheers. He was presented to the audience by MT. Bland and Governor Stone as the next president of the United States, and MT. Bland again took occasion to express his satisfaction at the choice of the Chicago convention. and predicted that Missouri would roll up for him a majority of 5O,O00 in November. After the band in at tendance had finished playing Mir Bryan made neat little speech on the line of those previously made.
  again cheered with vigor. Governor Stone presented Mrs Bryan as the next mistress of the White House, and the Bryan party then withdrew to the train, which left Jefferson City at 1:15 p. m. In his speech here MT. Bryan said:
 Ladies and Gentlemen: l have just been thinking where could I find in all the country a combination of clrcum- stances which would make speech so pleasant as in city named after the greatest democrat that ever lived, ana Tn the congressional district of one or the greatest leaders the democratic party has ever known-Richard P. Bland (cheers) and presided over by one Of the greatest fighters, Governor Stone, and, to leave nothing undone, they have just elected as mayor of the town man named Silver. Slaughter and cheers) Thomas Jefferson Dick Bland, Bill Stone and Mayor Silver. I'm at home here"
 Referring to MT. Bland, MT. Bryan said that the silver leader was needed in con- gress. 'If it will not be his privilege to sign a bill giving silver a place with gold,'' said Mr. Bryan, "it may be his honor to introduce a bill which will place gold and silver on the same footing at the legal ratio of 16 to 1. If can't say anything about the ticket nominated at Chicago I can say that the platform breathes the spirit of the declaration of independence"
 He eulogized MT Sewall and said he was sorry he was not on the train.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
 sEABOARD DECLARES WAR.
Big Cuts Tn Passenger and Freight Rates
 Out of Atlanta.

Atlanta, July 16-The Seaboard Air Line announces cuts on both freight and passenger rates beginning tomorrow. This is the beginning of what threatens to be bitter rate war, in which southern and western rates will be demoralized worse than they ever were before. The passenger rate from Atlanta to New York is cut by the Seaboard from SPA to $15. and it is quietly given out that this is but a starter. Freights are cut fully 30 per cent into Atlanta from Baltimore. Commissioner Haines of the Southern States Freight association would not au- thorize the association lines today to meet the cut He was waiting to hear from Vice President St. John of the Sea- board The commissioner will make some announcement tomorrow, he stated. Inasmuch as he has called meeting of the executive board for Tuesday next in Atlanta, it is probable that he will direct the lines to maintain the standard tariff until the board acts.
 The Seaboard's management states that the Southern has begun policy in- tended to crush it and it is forcing the fighting. If the war becomes general it will be ruinous to some of the roads, but the Seaboard people say they can take care of themselves and claim that they make more money during war than at any other time.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
uNPRBoEDENTED RAINsToRM.
An Inch Fell in Twenty Minutes-Greai
 Damage in Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg. July 16.-The almost unpre- cedented rain storm, which was general throughout western Pennsylvania last evening, did not, so far as has been re- ported, cause loss of life. There were nu- merous narrow escapes from death and the damage to property will be very great. Between the hours of TAO and 10 o'clock 1% inches of rain fell. In twenty minutes of this time inch fell. breaking the record in this vicinity, excepting the memorable cloudburst in 1874, when 176 people were swept away.
 The most remarkable incident reported was at Allegheny cemetery, Pittsburg. The cemetery is on the hillside, with a steep slope towards Butler street, and is surrounded with a 10 foot stone wall. The wall retained water until 1t formed 10 feet deep. Then the wall gave way and water damaged or demolished all the houses on the opposite side of Butler street, facing the cemetery. The damage in Pittsburg and Allegheny City, at nioderate estf- mate, will reach $600.000.
 Both the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers are rising rapidly. Yesterday was very warm. This morning the air is cool and braciDg.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
MORE SPANISH LIES.
The Capture of That Filibustering Expedi-
 tion and the Death of Maceo.


 Jacksonville, Fla, July 16.-Col Emilio Nunez the Cuban leader, who has been connected with various filibustering ex- petitions, arrived here this morning. In speaking of the report sent out from Philadelphia to the effect that the Lau- rada had arrived off Jacksonville and would take a cargo of arms and ammuni- tion for the Cubans. Colonel Nunez said there was nothing whatever in 1t. "If such was the case," he said. T would have known of 1t. There Is no truth in the report. Neither the Laurada nor the Bermuda are carrying any expeditions at present"
 How about the story published this morning from Madrid of the capture of a filibustering expedition by the Spaniards off the coast of Cuba?"
 That is another of the Spaniards lies. There is no truth in It. It Is absurd, for there Is no flibustering vessel anywhere near Cuba. Those reports are sent out to discourage the Cubans In this country and their American sympathizers. Such stories are constantly being sent out. but don't you believe them." said Colonel Nunez.
 The report of the murder of Gen. Jose Maceo by the white Cubans is not be- lieved by General Nunez.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-17
Hrvan and BJand Fraternize.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 16.-Mr. Bryan arrived here at 12:40 p. m. Just as the train was drawing out of the station at St. Louis the most interesting incident of the trip occurred. Richard F. Bland had boarded the train in the union sta ton. but kept himself in forward car until the train had started He entered the parlor car in which the Bryan party had seats and made his way to Where Mi. Bryan was standing. MT. Bland wore a long linen duster over suit of black clothes He stretched out his hand toward the presidential candidate as he reached the latter and there was the warmest grasp between the victor and the defeated.
 "How are you. MT. Bryan? congratu- late you" said Mir. Bland.
 How are you, MT. Bland? Thank you" cried MT. Bryan warmly. Then there followed an exchange of cordiality be- tween the two men.
 .sYour nomination took big load off my mind" said MT. Bland.
 The train stopped at a little place call ed Washington. where knot of people had gathered to see the nominee. Stand ing on the platform of the parlor car with MT. Bryan beside him, Mir. Bland said to the crowd: q want to introduce you to the next president of the United States. served four years with him in the house of representatives and know he is as true friend to free silver as l am, and l want to say that IT nad nau the se- lection of the silver candidate for presi- dent of the United States the gentleman would have been my choice
 MT. Bryan showed some feeling as he responded: If this nomination had gone by merit" he said, it would have gone to the man who for twenty years. in the face of great opposition, has kept alive the silver cause and in the hour of vic tory he will be more entitled to the credit than any other man in the nation. Had Mir Bland secured the nomina : fion he would have had no more loyal supporter in the United States than I.'
 This incident was repeated at Chamos, where Mir. Bland presented Mir. Bryan