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Ltaiy's Troubles.

Rome, Feb. 21.-The Fanfulla states
that the military situation in Abys-
sinia has become very serious since
the revolt of the black troops. which
has disarranged the first lines of the
Italian advance. In two days the re-
volt spread over the whole of Agame
Ras Sebat is to the north of Adigra,
and is attacking the Italian commits
sariat. Should he extend his opera
tions still further Adigrat will be aban
doned, and the Italians will concen
trate at Asmara.
The members of the parliamentary!
losses were greater than appeared
from the official reports.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
They FOUGHT AT LAST.
Yitx.immons by = Lucky Blow KNOCK
Out Mahrr In the First Round.

Yitx.,mmons by u Lucky BLOW Knock
Ont Mshrr In the First Round.
Langtry, Tex, Feb. 21.-Peter Mahet
WINS knocked out to-day in the first
round after one minute and thirty'h'e
seconds Of actual lighting.
Fitz played the same old game he
has SO often played before, led on MS
opponent until he had him where he
wanted him and then landed n light
ming right hand swing on the jaw ana
It was over. 1t was the Identical blow
that knocked out Jim Hall In New Or
leans.
For the first part OF the round Maher
had the better OF 1t. He led often and
forced the fighting. In his easerness to
get at Fltzsimmons he committed a pal
pable foul during clinch and was
warned by Referee Siler that Its repeu'
ton would cost him the fight. Mnher
fought well, but he was no match Tor
his red-headed opponent, who proved
himself to-day one Of the craftiest men
who ever stepped into the ring.
FitZsimmons Is now. by CorDettS ac'
ton in presenting the championship To
Maher. the champion of the world, ana
after the fight was over he declared
through Julian his willingness to defend
;ac championship against any and all
cOmers.
The scene of the fight was across the
river from Langtry. A foot bridge had
been constructed for the Use Of the
party.
Corbett has issued challenge To
Fitzsimmons to fight anywhere for any
sum.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
The Passing of the Outlaw.

The wonderful strides of develop
ment in Oklahoma and Indian Territor-
les during the past three years, and the
rapid advancement of civilization and
Christianity in those territories during
that time, leave the outlaw no longer a
resting place on this continent.
Beautiful cities. rich valleys and the
rolling prairies of that country now
teeming with an industrious and enter
prising class of people take the place
where such bands were roaming at will
only few short years ago. The peo-
pie of that territory have as little to fear
from any further outrages from such a
source as those in the east, and such is
the result of favorable legislation,
backed up by the courage. push and en-
terprise of the American people.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
Goni t'oI- in the Irnnsvaal,

On January 3ist, Mr.. J. Story Curtis in a
dispatch from Pretoria cabled to the Jour
nal via COlesburg (thereby showing that the
dispatch had to he sent out from the Trans.
vaal before 1t could he transmtted). very
fully states the condition Of affairs In the
Transvaal up to 1851 and since the latter
period being a complete change from the
former. Mr. Curtis states that the new pop
ulatiOn Is now more than double the number
OF the original vote-holdlng population Of the
republic. The new conner Is indirectly taxed
heavily, has no voice In the affairs, no con-
troll whatever over the taxation or in legls-
latlon. The various towns which have sprung
up have representation, and more than TO-,
900 Engllsh-spcaking people have to send
their children to Dutch schools II they wish
to gain any aid or assistance from the gov
ernment educational system Since 1SSS the
legislation has been mostly reactonary. The
live years residence for citizenship has been
extended to fifteen for men who naturalizc
themselves after they are 30 years, with the
result that no one can become citizen be.
fore he is A years old, and children born of
parents not naturalzed cannot become citi-
zens. naturaliZed citizen has no vote In
the assembly which controls the finance of
the republic. regulates the taxation, and de.
termincs the general policy. Without some
cfTectual and Immediate remedy the loss to
American residents will amount to millions
Engineering Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
GcnerAl KDnIh Is EIrnu

New York. Feb. Chaunccy NJ
Depew yesterday received n renrv
Which shows that General Booth, the
international commander is firm in his
aeclslon as to the change Of coInmnrd
IN the United States, and further. that
as long ago as January 81 General Raj.
Iihstoh Booth had handed in his rcsfg.
nation as result of his removal from
the command in this country. Th,>
resignation it appears. resulted in ,hf
sending Of three mediators to this couu
tfl but iIiett mission was unsnr Is slru,.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
Oklahoma.

No little interest is centered In the re-
suit of congressional action on the mat
ter OF statehood for Oklahoma and the
Indian country.
One thing is self-evident to all well
posted persons, and that is, if the two
territories were united into one state,
Its almost unlimited mining industries
and extensive and rich agricultural
area would make it rank well up among
the richest states of the union.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
What Decided Ills Vote.

u,,,ou nr K,nenIy, brlng I.turned 10 Far,
u,naSH Mnsi by the electors Of Dtoks took .an, nm
early SpPSt'HaiSy of ~ mSy,mff Snamf teller HGs Mr.
,,,I., sure on '"' On The house dividing Il was
M'f6 Saad HAT Is men of all partles y9sh m
iic negative. pr Kennedy s.mPber' Pbper The
sTn~tc member was Mai, o'Gorman' asNst, nxyn
aftcrward why he had gone aIa,niit a,naiority. I the
party, for once merged IN inc MAJ ypnsWccred:
..mgdad, it's a hot night, and ! knew Shs.e "N
wouII be more room in the aye ioooy'
ArgOnaut.
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DEATH OF "BlLL NYE.'
The Noted Humorist Succumbs TO u"
Result of u stroke OF Paralysis

The Noted Humorist succumb' TO inc
Result of u stroke of Paralysis.
cbottonoca. Tenn, Feb. 23.-A spc-
cIal to the News from Asheville, ~ C''
says that Edgar w. CBilD Nye died III
his home twelve miles east or that
place. yesterday afternoon. HIS wiie'
two sons and two daughters were pres
cnt ut his bedside when the end came
Ten days ago he had stroke or para.
lysis much more severe than the one aU
Paterson, New Jersey, when the c.uci
story that he was drunk was sent out
Mr.. Nye came to this section seven or
eight years ago In search OF health and
finally bought farm, where he built
palatal home.
He was born In Shirley, Piscataqua
county, Maine, August %, 1890. lie
was educated at an academy at River
Falls, Wisconsin. removed to Wyoming
Territory, studied law and was admit
ted TO the bar In 1876. He began early
10 contribute humorous sketches to the
newspapers, using the pen name OF
"Blll Nye;" was connected with various
Western journals and afterwards set
tied in New York city.
He has published "Blll Nye and the
Boomerang" Chicago, 1SSD, "Thc
Forty Liars" uss0, "Baled Hay
QSSD, "Bill Nye's Blossom Rock"
1SSJ), and "Remarks" QSSGl.
In late years he has spent the winter
months In lecturing and the summer
Carolina farm. in the meantime writing
regular weekly letter, which was
published in the best daily lie Yspapcrs
in the country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
GROW RICH. EVERY FARMER.

The editor thinks II to be the wish OF
everybody to grow rich, not for the sake
Of the money. but for the good that can
be done with the money. Now. there
are three new cereals recently created
that will make money for the farmer.
One is Silver King Barley. the most
wonderful creation Of the age, yielding
80. 100 to 116 bu. per acre in 1895, and
there are thousands Of farmers who be-
lieve they can grow $50 bu. per acre
therefrom in 1896.
Then there is Silver Mine Oats, yield
ing in 1895 209 bu. per acre. Every
farmer who tested 1t, believes $50 bu.
possible.
Then there is Golden Triumph Corn
which produced over 200 bu. per acre
and $50 bu. is surely possible.
And potatoes. there is Salzer's Ear
liest. which was fit for table in % days
In 1895, yielding tremendously. while
the Champion of the World, tested in 6
thousand different places in 1895. yield
ed from to 1900 bu. per acre
Now, in SalZer's new catalogue ther,
Is a wonderful arrayal Of new varietiel
Of wheat, oats, barley, rye, potatoes
grasses, clovers and forage plants, ant
the editor believes that it would pa.
every farmer thousand-fold to get thi
catalogue before buying seeds.
II you will cut thi, out and send 1
with 10 cents postage to the John A
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, yo,
will receive. free, 10 grain and gras
samples, including above and thei
mammoth catalogue. Catalogue alone
cents postage. wn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
WHERE DID you GET THIS COFFEE.

Had the Ladies' Aid Society OF our
Church out for tea, forty of them, and
all pronounced the German Coffeeberry
equal to Rio! Salzer's catalogue tells
you all about it! 35 packages Earliest
vegetable seeds s1.O0 post paid.
II you will cut this out and send
with 15c. stamps to John A. Salzer Seed
Co., La Crosse, Wis, you will get free a
package of above great coffee seed and
our 14s page catalogue! Catalogue alone
&c. w.n.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

May be easily, quickly and conveniently
reached on and after February 10th
:, De that date the Newlins tiulch Transfer
company viii establish daily stage service
twenty-three miles south Of Denver and the
new gold camp. which Is now conceded TO
nave gold placer mining property ranking
with the very best In Colorado.
Many practical miners saw II surnasses
anything they have ever seen
Rates quoted and stage tickets sold by
aagehts OF the tiulf road at Denver, Colorado
springs, Pueblo, Trinidad and other i'm.
Gen'l Passenger Agent, Denver. Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
Not Very Consistent,

"If you don't see what you want. ask for
It," is the sign displayed over grocer :
counter. And when man went In and
asked payment on a bill that had been run
ming for six months, he was shown out
through the front door. He is now of the
opinion that grocers are not consistent
Pearson's Weekly,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
sIft,d from the Blood

by the kidneys, impurities pass on ah manifest not
ii. The inactivity OF the otsnns ~ remain and
Uoison the system. but also leads to tne ,an. ue.
Generation and destruction OF ,so me ofsnIn. sdIa'
ha,ns ironsy, gravel and other ailments
Which airecf The kidneys and bladder VIII With
iIostetter's stomach Bltters when nheWise mnr'
oyercomes mularlal, dyspeptlc. piiious' he'
yous and rheumatic complaints.
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II you will cut thi. out and sen,
1t Wears on.

$50 you've been admitted to the Bar, have
your said the old cynlc, pleasantly.
81 have replied the young man, proudly.
Feel a little backward and dlflident a:
first. ! suppose?'
~ little"
..of course; but It'll wear on You'll be
calling Yourself judge inside OF thirty days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

7, ia 1oxl5xs inches and will take care
~ twenty-eight eggs. It is an iheu-
bator and costs only $500. cou.
This wooden hen is made by Georse ;e
II. Stahi. quincy. Ill; II you wa want h,,V ~
M I'nu ,,rIta to Mr.. Stahl for catalogue
NV NV which gives full description. ana
mention this paper.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
Iftbe uaby Is outing To

In the bachanai days Of Rome mems faces ace,
tho ,utters were flushed with wine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

-FtTS-hll FITS stopped free by DR.. X line g Great
Nerve RestUrer. No Fits aft cr the first day usc
Marvellous Treatise and So trial bot fre, t.
Fit cases Send to Dr. Kline gll Arch st, PLilu Pa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

II NAV sound like an anomaly. but the mi
discovered in crookedness Is In n strait.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
Ntwlin'sGulclt.

a woman being asked why husbands quit
CourIihs their wives, said 1t was because
other men did 1t so much nicer
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

II Is perfectly safe to go to dentists shop
and call him liar to his teeth, IL the den.
tst isn't in.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
w larch

April, May arc most emphatically the
months for taking good blood purifier,
because the system is now most in need
Of such medicine, and because 1t more
quickly responds to medicinal qualities.
In winter impurities do not pass out OF the
body freely, but accumulate In the blood.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

Irritation OF the Throat and Hoarsnncss
are Immediately relieved by "irown's iron
chlai Troches" Have them always ready
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

An agricultural paper has an article Oh
kicking cows. man who Is mean enough
to go around kicking cows without Just prov
ocation, isn't too good for biting horses.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

know that my life was saved by Piso's
Cure for ConsumptiOn.-John A. Miller Az
Sable Michigan, April n, 1895.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

May In iiuences Co mbi q to Redue,
health 10 the a niger limit. The reytving properne
of Parkers Ginger Toms best overcome these Ills
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

Iv-ryonr Knows How 1t Is
TO suffer with corns and they are not conducive to
graceful wnlkiu Z. Kemoye them with iiindercorns'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

II there are souls In trees, the cork tree
must have Il cork sole.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

II Is difficult for a drinking man to mol
his breath; 1t Is generally too strong Tor hili
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
April

The best medicine to purity, enrich and
vitalize the blood, and thus give strength
and build up the system, is Hoods sarsa-
parilla. Thousands take 1t as their Spring
Medicine, and more are taking 1t today
than ever before. Ifyou are tired, "out OF
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
.ruE WOODEN HEM"

We have heard Of wooden iendsD nDrSse sen a /.
Wooah, Wath,rr new under the sun.and its
rno.as are dlfferent from those OF
pf either Of the other wooden anima,s hiinm Is
mentioned. tits not toy. though st ~
will please a boy. 1t Is men, u. .rs ma
II will hatch chickens from mems eee
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

Nal oleon had his double, SO had Well!nf
ton, A boys double Is green apple.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

\ hAnsman who wished to conceal his yo.
cation said he was travelling for n suspendrr
cOnn1ny
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

Always has pryor engagement-the crow
hnF
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Ev1 ny

Sorts" nervous, have bad taste In the
morning, aching or dizzy head. sour
rtomach and feel all run down, a course
OF Hoods Sarsaparilla will put your whole
body in good order and make you strong
and vigorous. 1t is the ideal spring
Medicine and true nerve tonic, because
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

De sure and that old and welltried remedy MR.
~IxsIow's SOOTHING syH:r for Children Teethins'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

Some men who never had any advantages
when young are quick to take one later on,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
SEALS, RUBBER STAMPS fTh$S55s: SEP: Sa1;S:
Works 4 II fg, Co, 1918 Inwr p. O.. a

UORSES.-We are the only hrm west of tn Mi
souri, river that do a general commission business
m the oldest firm In the state. our facilities for
handling horses and mules are secon TO none aCOl
hend handled last yenr. Auction sales Thu sdnys
II you want to buy or sell let hear from you. -
John W buchanan, Genn Man, City stock Yards
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27
POPE MANUFACTURING CO.

Branch Stores and Agencies in almost every
city and town. II Columbas are not properly
| represented in your vicinity let US know.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

GRAVEL ROOFING Fahsa MasFissa aha Tn EspIest aooi'
Horny Miller & Co., 1909 Ainpahoe st. Tel. ai5.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-02-27

C,, II. 7. WTNJH ELI,
Genl Passenger Agent, Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

to the public schools and colleges. The
last report of Territorial Superintendent
of Public Instruction Amado Chaves
showed that during the five years end
ing December l, 1895, there we're taught,
by 1865 teachers, for an average term OF
four months each year, 2,414 district
schools with total enrolment OF lO9,-
462 pupils, whose total average daily at
tendance was 1916, or So per cent,
There was expended during that time
on these district schools 81 ,032. 28655, of
which 1852, S9313 was paid to teachers.
The average salary Of teachers was
S434S per month. During the same
period 3l5 schools were kept open by
religious denominations for an average
of eight months yearly. They enrolled
a total of 22,758 pupils.
The territorial educational institutions
are the University of New Mexico, at
Albuquerque; the Normal School Of
New Mexico, New Mexico College Of Ag-
riculture and Mechanic Arts, New Mex
leo School of Mines, New Mexico Insti-
tute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind.
These schools are equipped with COM
plement of high-class professors and en-
joy large attendance. The Territorial
Educational Association holds conven-
lions annually, which are representative
of the high standard Of the members
and accomplish great deal of credita-
BILE work.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
TERRITORIAL OFFICIALS.
Carefully Prepared Sketches of New
Mexico's Capable Officials--Gov-
ernor Thornton's Biography.

Hon. w. T. Thornton. governor of the
territory Of New Mexico, is a native of
Henry county, Missouri, born on the 9th
day of February, 1S43. He comes Of dis
tinguished ancestry, English by origin,
the American branch having been es-
tablshed some time prior to the revolu-
tionary war, in which conflict several
members of the newly founded Ameri-
can line bore patriotic and conspicu-
GUS part, some as officers of the CONT
mental army and others as non combat
ants, holding prominent positions of
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

the rigors of winter and the permanent
establishment Of the industry on q
higher plane for the production Of finer
cattle, better beef and more profitable
returns upon the capital and labor in
vested.
During the fiscal year ended June 30,
1895, there were sent to foreign markets
from the territory 10000 head Of cattle.
During the same period local butchers
slaughtered 15,O 600 head for home market
consumption.
New Mexico possesses all the natural
advantages for sheep-raising and the con-
ditions for their increase and improve
ment are similar in most respects to
those which apply to cattle. The num-
Der of sheep already in the territory is
enormous and the wool clip forms an
immense part Of the revenues drawn by
the people. Low prices Of wool have re-
duced the value of sheep during the last
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
SEAT OF GOVERNMENT 800 YEARS AGO.

eighteen months, about 1,500 miles. This
was principally owned and operated by
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and the
Denver & Rio Grande companies. The
new lines and extension Of the systems
mentioned above, surveyed and in
course Of construction, will swell the
grand total of mileage in the territory at
the close of 1895 to double the amount
quoted.
New Mexico is the only portion Of the
United States that is enjoying any rail
road construction this year, and this
fact alone should sufficiently prove to
prospective settlers, capitalists and bus
mess men Of the east who are seeking
new locations that period Of develop
ment is on in the territory.
The Denver & Rio Grande company,
which has a first-class, well.equipped
line from Denver south to Santa Fe,
will extend the road from the last-
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
A Farmers Testimony.

Mr.. J. r. MCGOWAN, of Albuquerque,
N. NJ, contributes the following testi-
mony, under date of February %, 1895:
81 have resided in the valley of the Rio
Grande for eleven years, and have had
considerable experience in an expert
mental way in fruit growing here. l
find that the fruits are of superior size,
flavor and color, to those of any other
part of the union, California not ex-
cepted. This must be attributed to our
altitude and the almost constant sun
shine while it is reaching maturity.
81 have had some sixty varieties OF
grapes on my place here. Trees and
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Cattle, Sheep and Hogs.

New Mexico is famed for it's live stock
industry which dates from it's earliest
history. At one time it was the great
est industry of the territory in point of
profit. More recently revolution in
modes Of cattle raising have ensued due
to the encroachments Of agricultural
settlements upon domain formerly the
undisputed holding Of the cattleman.
Now there is a general movement to-
ward the breeding of improved stock
and more provision than formerly is
made for protecting and feeding the
animals in winter. Profits in the bust
ness are as great as ever.
The present advantages to the cattle
grower, as compared to the business of
the past. are the reduction of loss by
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

100000 pounds of apples and 10000
pounds of other fruits. Santa Fee county
is producing 100000 pounds of apples
and 100000 pounds of other fruits. There
is demand for more.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Lands Being Taken.

Lands Beng IaKen.
During the fiscal year ended June 30,
1896, there were 4,285 acres OF land
entered by settlers in New Mexico un-
der the homestead law, divided as fol
lows: Santa Fe land Office, M.793
acres: Las Cruces land office 1887;
Roswell land Office, 12,449; Clayton
land office, 23,256. There were, in
addition, many hundred acres entered
under other provisions for gaining title
to lands formerly held by the government.
Nv
Some Fruit Statistics.
Socorro county has 100000 fruit trees
and 100000 grape vines. One single or
chard raised, without irrigation, 10000
pounds last year. Grapes are being
shipped from Las Cruces in carload lots.
The Mesilla valleys melon crop returns
$4,000 annually. San Juan county
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Wheat Growing.

New Mexican winter wheat has already
won reputation among millers. Like
the Colorado article, 1t mixes to first
class advantage with northern wheat
and commands good price for that rea-
son. The yield is thirty seven and one
half to forty bushels per acre. Flour
mills are being erected in the grain grow
ing districts, thus giving the wheat
grower advantages that he could not
have enjoyed several years ago.
But while wheat growing offers excep
tional opportunities to the man who
would follow husbandry for livelihood,
there are other avenues for the persu-
ance of that avocation equally as prom
Using of certain financial reward. Many
have found diversified farming most
profitable. In the town of La Mesa are
annually harvested 10000 bushels of
wheat, 10000 bushels of barley, 1900
bushels of corn, $1,000 pounds Of beans,
100000 bushels of onions and 1000 tons
Of alfalfa, the latter being one of the
staples of the territory, as it is in Colo
RADIO and California