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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-08
Tho Smoker ana tho Non-smoker.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin: The
young man who modestly smokes his
cigar in the place allotted him is, in
seven cases out Of ten, the very chap
that rises with alacrity to give his seat
to the censorious and ungrateful prude
who flies to the papers with forcible-
feeble plant and platitudes against
smoking. Most, If not all, the human
tiles are. found in The smoker. His is
nature for rever.es, kindly impulses
and doughty devotion. While the nom
smoker in seven cases in ten, is lean
of frame, sour OF visage. finical. exact
ing, spreads his shrunk shauks selfish
ly over double portion of the seat. 1t
Is he. as a rule, that makes every wom-
an that enters car stand painfully in
the aisle, her arms wrenched out of
shape and In an involuntary exhibition
of unfeminine calisthenics.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-08
Two Women PHI. DIS.

Two American women. Miss Alice
Luce of Maine and Miss Ida j. Hyde Of
Chicago, have conferred benefit upon
their sisters by opening another for
eign university to them. They have
recently received the degree of Phi. D.,
each magnum cum laude. from the
University of Heidelberg
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-08
a Domestic View.

Mamma, what is the bicycle indus
try2"
We'll, it must be the way we al
have to hop around and wait On your
father when he takes notion to clean
lis wheel. l."-De.roit Free PrcSs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-08
CHAPTER TX,

I was still dark
when l n W o X e.
What aroused me
was the sound Of
the door-latch be-
ing lifted. Imme-
diately that sound
fell upon my ears l
was in full posses
sion OF my senses.
T h e re they are"
I h oug hit l, with
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-08

ECHANlCALLY ]
looked toward the
window. The snow
was coming down
thick and fast. ]
went to the door
and opened 1t. my
mother following
me. still with her
hands upon me.
White surfaces.pure
and unStained met
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-08
LEGAL
BLANKS
for sale at
Enterprise Office:

The following Legal Blanks are kept
for sale at the ENTERPRISE office, and will
be sent per mail prepaid on receipt of
price named:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-08

lv Increased. II the above list does nos
contain what you want call on US anyno"'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-08
CHAPTER X.

~" ECHANICALLY !
The Douglas miner., 1897-02-03
To the Citizens Of Douglas.

petition to the Senate and House of Representatives i'll congress assembled can be found at the office of the MINER awaiting signatures, This petition prays for the following legislation:
 I.-Representation in congress by delegate to thu house of representatives.
 Provisions whereby actual and bona hde residents may acquire title to the public lands upon the same terms and conditions as have been heretofore granted to American citizens in other territories of the United States.
 3-Authority to incorporate our towns ard villages whenever the people thereof shall so desire, and to establish munich pal government therein, vested with the usual powers of carrying forward local improvements and police establish ment.
 A repeal of the prohibitory liquor law, and the substitution in lieu thereof of a stringent and we'll guarded license law.
 Every man i'll Douglas should sign this petitirn. Similar ones are in circu- lation elsewhere, and in Wrangel the i,,- habitants signed it to man.
 This question of representation in congress, and the other equally import ant ones, must be settled, and the MIN FIR is anxious that the people of Doug las should speak with no uncertain voice.
The Douglas miner., 1897-02-03
Juneau Ferry Changes Hands.

MT. F. D. Nowell has purchased the interest of MT. E. O. Sylvester i'll the Juneau Ferry & Navigation Company.
 We are authorized to state that inme diate steps will be taken towards the building of a substantial dock at Doug las. Within few days contract will be let for structure 700 feet long, hay ing "T'' with 100 feet face. Upon the dock will be erected coal bunkers of large capacity together with warehouses. A commodious boat will very shortly re- place the Lone Fisherman and there will in future be no cause to complain of the service between Juneav and Douglas and near points.
 No immediate change is contemplated in the management, and Capt. Tibbetts will be found at his post as usual.
 MT. Nowell will perform the functions heretofore exercised by MT. Sylvester The change, with the possibilities il opens up, will be hailed with delight by those whose business requires them to make constant trips across the channel. There was room for great impro vement and it will come now without the poss. biiitv of doubt.
The Douglas miner., 1897-02-03
SOME GOOD THOUGHTS.

Our reward is i'll the race we run, not i'll the prize-Rogers.
 Politenes is an easy virtue, costs little, and has great purchasing power.-Dr. Alcott.
 1t is an unControverted truth, that no man ever made an i'll figure who under stood his own talents, nor a good one who mistook them.-Swift.
 Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of tue body, the peace of the city, the security of the te.-Southey.
 What man does is the real test Of what man is, and to talk of what great things we would accomplish, if he had more activity of miad, is to say how strong man would be if he had more strength .-Matther.
 It is much easier to meet with error than to find truth; error is on the sur face, and can be more easily met with truth is hid ill great depths, and the way to seek it does not appear to all the world Goethe.
 My experience of life makes me sure of one truth, which l don't try to ex- plain, that the sweetest happines we ev- CT know, the very wine of human life, comes, no from love but from sacrifice from the effort to make others happy.
The Douglas miner., 1897-02-03
SOME OPINIONS OF ALASKA.

Never heard of the place-Average member of congress.
 Great country. Big profits. Keep it dark-Alaska Commercial Company.
 Full of rocks and wharves-Patterson
 The only inha bited portion of the globe entirely covered by water-Tourist during rainy season.
 Hard place to get away fron,-Birch.
 Understand there is good fishing there Grover Cleveland.
 An unknown country, outside of Sitka u. s. s. Pinta.
 Great place for wharfage-Carrol. A snap-Customs inspector.
 Pm i'll it-Liquor traffic.
 Is valuable chiefly for it's harbors on the Pacific coast, its furs and fisheries Ouackenbos History of the United States.
 The killing of seals for their furs is the chief business interest i'll Alaska Eggleston, History of United states.
 Coast fisheries of great value, and for ests of white pine and yellow cedar amond the finest in the world-Ridpath, :, History of United States.
 Coal and iron ores are the most inn portant minerals, but the value of the deposits remains to be ascertaineo-En- cyc1opadia Britannica.
The Douglas miner., 1897-02-03
Is There Platinum In Alaska?

It is reported on apparently reliable authority that platinum has been found i'll veins of syenltic formation Ill Hun gary, but it is not stated whether the discovery is of commercial importance. If true this is remarkable occurrence in mining history. At present all plat1- mum use d comes from placers which are, in many instances large producers, but so far it has rever been found i'll rock, in place, and its origin has always been mystery.
 Platinum is all extremely valuable metal (ranking almost with gold) and and at the same time a very useful one. It has been found in small quantities Ill Alaska in placers, associated with gold, as elsewhere.
 Its actual existence, however, i'll cy- -nitic formation adds another possibility 10 it's discovery in this country. Cyen- itic rocks are all important feature i'll the formation of our mineral belts. Pros pectors should bear this i'll mind.
The Douglas miner., 1897-02-03

This is as true to me as that my flesh will burn if I touch red hot metal.-John Boyle O'Reillley.
The Douglas miner., 1897-02-03

The annive sary exercises at Ohlnan hal to celebrate the birth of "Bobbv Burns last Monday were well attended, and the participants enjoyed themselves immensely. The festivities commenced with a grand march led by Miss M. Frasier and w. Gillispie. w. D. Brown ofic ated at the Dagpip S. The prog am consisted of rectations, songs and duets. Mrs. John Mclaughlin accom- anied oil the organ, and Mrs A. M Ness'er on the guit IT. Mis- Mabel Falconer and Miss Mildred Powell, costumed as Scotch las sies sang Annie Laurie.' Messrs. Miller and Fremont performed medley of Scotch airs, and MT. Ludlow, Miss Vinta Chisholm, Miss Vol erg Anderson, Miss Annie Mussett and Miss Annie McC CornliCk also contribu ed 10 the evell- ings enjoyment. After deligh full pro- gram had been rendered dancing was indulged i'll until late hour Af- ter singing "Auld Lang Syne," ill which all joined, the party adj turned to the Douglas City Hotel aud rar.ook of generous supper.
 Dick Johnson is sinking a shaf- on his property at Funter bay The shaft. which has already at aimed depth of 35 feet, is situated about six feet above high water mark, The lode comes 10 the surface and shows for distance of 500 feet. At the botton of the shaft the vein is free milling and about $ inches wide. MT. Johnson has beautiful spec imen of ore from this claim about foot square and six inches thick, which is honeycombed w tn free gold oil one side. This property is about 800 feet in north westerly dire ction from the Boston & Alaska company's mill
 Capt Wal ace again comma, ds the
The Douglas miner., 1897-02-03

Capt. Wal ace again, C 1mma, ds the Topeka, having r. r.c.vered his h alth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
SENSIBLE ADVICE.

II is said that Booker Washington, who
is recognized as one of the ablest men
in this country Of the negro race, went
to the White House the other day for
the purpose of having an interview with
the President, but was unable to do 30
because OF the Presidents absence.
The object Of this interview, we are
told by a reliable correspondent was TO
advise the President against the appoint
ment of negroes to Office in tho South.
His argument is that such appointments
encourage the negro to seek a. living by
politics rather than by engaging in indus
trial pursuits. At the same time they
provoke hostilities among the white peo-
pie and keep alive race prejudice.
It will be well for the President and
the negro race generally. If this advice
be given and needed. At best only few
negroes can hold office, and the few bene-
fits that are thus derived, IL indeed they
be benefits. are largely moro than coun-
terbalanced by the evil results. The
President is greatly mistaken If he sup
poses that by appointing few negroes
to office here and there he is going TO
make himself popular with that race. and
any act which tends TO stir up the pre-
JUDGES Of the whites against the blacks
is always an act of unkindness to the
black man, for in all such contests in
the South the negro is sure to be the
greater sufferer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
GIVE EN- A CHANCE.

We regret TO see that some OF the Vir-
ginia newspapers are expressing their
doubts as to the sincerity of the Legis-
iature In the determination expressed
TO cut down State expenses. These
doubts are not justified by the facts as
at present indicated. AS soon as the
Legislature was organized for business.
well defined pans were set on foot at
once with a view to reducing expenses
and so far as we can see the members
are entirely sincere and are working hard
to carry out this purpose.
We do not see that any thing is to be
gained by this manifestation OF distrust.
but on the contrary we think 1t is the
duty of the press to encourage the good
work and in good faith to support the
plans that have been mapped out.
The task is difficult one. more diff
ficult than those from the outside seem
to think, but we have faith in the pa
triotism and capacity OF the Legislature
and we believe that the members will
do everything in their power to bring
about the necessary reforms. At any
rate we shall not throw cold water on
their efforts by expressing doubts until
there Is reasonable ground for them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
THE NEW TESTAMENT.
DIR. Hiden's Seventh Lecture on Its Origin
and History.

Rev. DR.. ]. C.. Hiden's seventh lecture on
the Origin and History OF the New Ies-
lament" was delivered at the \. NJ. {. \.
last Tuesday night. lie SAID:
If tho collection OF the Gospels, as we
now possess it, be not genuine, II seems
impossible 10 ACCENT Tor us origin on any
reasonable hypothesis. No Individual
could have produced II without detection,
and the suppC sition that any organized
body OF Christians could have formed Il
without valid authority is equally unten-
able, and for siiailar reasons must Dc re-
!ected.
The order in which the four Gospels oc-
cur in our collection is probably the order
in which they were written. Some rev
of the manuscripts put John next 10 Mat
thew; but this was only fancy or the
transcribers TO get the two Apostles to-
gether-Mark and Luke not being OF the
Twelve. our order Is the ancient one.
We have seen that the Gospels probably
all originated in great cities OF the Roman
Empire-Jerusalem, Rome and Ephesus.
Now, from the salutatiOns in Paul epis-
ties, as also from various statements
made IN those epistles, ana IN the Acts OF
the Apostles, We learn that many OF the
early Christians travelled quite extensive
ly. We find Aquila and Priscilla and
Lydia, and, indeed, great many or the
homes, and in Paul's epistles We md sal
utations TO numerous Christians OF vari-
Gus regions, and of widely distant cities.
OF course, the larger the cities, the more
tween them; and hence We see how, read
lily the Gospels would be transmitted from
place to place This accounts for the very
early collection of the Gospels, as well
as for the fact that we fail TO ind them
uncollected. All this. however, proceeds
upon the suppCsiton that they were be-
lieved TO be genuine and authoritative;
for had they been seriously questioned,
their early collection, and extensive and
rapid circulation would be exceedingly dlf-
fcult to explain.
In their facts. style, order of narrative
and particular forms OF expression, there
are numerous and striking condolences
between the first three Gospels.
The differences, too, are striking. In at
tempting 10 account for the similarities,
some critics have supposed that there was
an original Gospel, from which the first
three Evangelists all copied but We have
no historical evidence that any such dOcu-
ment ever existed; and. in the absence OF
| such evidence, the suppOsition is unworthy
| of the serious attention OF sober inYesti-
| gators.
Mark sometimes follows Matthew and
sometimes Luke. In the material sub
| stance of his narrative there Is little that
/ is peculiar to him. Matthew and Luke
| have a good deal more, and. in this par
| ticular, John very far eXcells all the 9TH
| ers, Matthew. Mark and Luke are often
| spoken OF as the synoptical Evangelisis,
the Synoptics." or the Synoptists," be-
| cause they have all noticed and recorded
| mainly the same things in the life and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
The agricultural Department,

Editor OF The Times:
Sir-The Democratic party OF virginia,
IN convention assembled IN the cry OF
Roanoke. on the 18th day Of August lsJ''
adopted and published 20 the world a
platform OF principles. of which the iol-
lowing is a part, viz: "ihe DehocFduc
party Of Virginia has established De-
partmcnt OF Agriculture, and VIII Always
do its utmost TO promote agriculture as
tho original. purest and most Deheheeht
Of vocations." Upon this PLATFORM ana
pledge the Democratic party maue us
fight and a General Assembly mas Deeh
returned that Is practically unanimous
Now the farmers Of the STATE "ouiu
Ike 10 know il this pledge 10 the abl-
culturist was made In good ialtn' ana 90
our law makers consider the same O.na-
ing upon them?
If so. why do we have 50 much iaiN
I'm caucus, IN the Senate and House aDout
abOlishins tho Agricultural Department
And. further, IS II I'm the Interest OF re-
form and economy 10 abolish the itrn-
ers department. that has done ana Is
now doing so much to advance ana prO-
tect the agricultural interest OF the stare
When, by reference TO the report OF tne
Commissioners OF Agriculture, ana inc
Governors message. IN reference thereto
II will be seen that by proper LEGISLATION
the department cannot only be made SER
sustaining. but means OF revenue 10 tne
State FARMER.
Concord. Va, Dec. 10. 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16

and leading institutions of learning IN
Alabama. Georgia. Tennessee. Kentucky
Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,
and Texas will be represented. one OF
the principal subjects to be discussed
by the Association is the game OF FOOT
ball. about which 20 much has been said
of late. and 1t is promised that some ac-
ton will be taken leading to a modifica-
ton OF the rules OF the game. 30 as 10
eliminate the dangerous features.
We believe that the boys can be trust
ed to do this, but II not the colleges
which they attend can be. 1t Is only a
week or two ago that representatives OF
the leading universities in the West and
Northwest held a conference to consider
this question, and two or three simple
rules were adopted which will remove
all reasonable objections to this fascinat-
ing college game.
II the legislative bodies OF tho country
will orly let alone this matter. with
which they have nothing 10 do, IL VIII
very soon regulate itself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
CURES ouIcKLytASD SAFELY.
The Pyramid Pile Cure Cures the "os'
Aggravated Cases OF PILES WIN
Absolute Safety.

Pyramid Pile Cure will cure mo most
aggravated case Of hemorrhoids In an
astonishingly short time IL relieves the
congesteI Parts. reduces the tumors In
stantly no matter how large. allays the
Inflammation and stops the aching or
itching at once.
Thousands who had resortcd 70 eNpen.
sive surgical treatment have been cured
by the Pyramid Pile Curc-in "a number
OF instances persons who nave spent
months IN a hospital under PIE Spe-
ciallst.
II is a remedy that none need rear 70
apply even 10 the most aggravated. s"oi-
len and irnamed homorrhage tumois
II you are afflicted With this stubborn
disease you can master Il aid master II
quickly.
This remedy Is no longer an expert
ment. but n medical certainty.
Druggists sell az 70 cents per box II -
becoming the most. popular pile cure this
country has ever known ana druggists
everywhere are ordering IL for their Gus
toners.
For book on cause and cure ~ piles adj
dress Pyramid CO., Marshall, Mich'
0ormerly OF Albion. Mich)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
BRIEF SOCTdL ITEMS.
Several Private Entertainments Personal
Notes.

Among the numerous entertainments
OF Tuesday none were more delightful
than the luncheon given by Mrs. Fred
erick Scott. Jr., OF Park avenue TO sew
eral OF her friends in honor Of Mrs. Han
an, Of Chicago.
Miss Mary Donnan Tuesday afternoon
gave an elegant dinner party I'm honor
of Miss Ranklett. OF Holyoke, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs Jonas Marcuse OF No.
west Clay street entertained Monday night
a large number Of friends AZ an elegant
progressive whist party given In honor OF
their niece Miss Sadie j. Shrier. of New
York The rooms We're beautifully deco
rated with palms and roses and chrysan-
themums and the parlors and halls
were divided by portieres o. smylaX
which gave a most artistic effect. Among
the receiving party We're. Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. +. Marcuse Mr.. and Mrs. !. j. Mar
cuse Mr. and Mrs. Myer kirsh.
Mr.. and Mrs r. c. Edwards Of 81.
south Fourth street have returned home
from trip 20 New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ia Bonita Of 3l2 IL south
Fourth street are now at the Imperial
Hotel. New York
Miss Elizebeth McKane. OF Pennsyl-
vana will spend the Christmas holidays
with her sister Mrs. r. Q. Edwards.
Mrs. Louis Borsher OF south Fourth
street who has been very ill has entirely
recovered.
Mrs. d. II. Thompson and daughter Of
Huntington, West Va. are now visiting
her father Mr.. John sedgwlck 500 east
Grace street
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. OrIndorf OF east
Grace street Will leave this week for
New York to spend the Christmas holi-
days.
Miss Matte Carhart. OF Powhatan IS
visiting Miss Sedgwick OF east Gracd
street.
Mr.. Andrew Robertson, +. e. s., NJ. S
c. 7. Technical Chemist 10 Messrs. Laid
Ian Mac6nl and Co LI'd arrived in
New York per steamer Campania on
the 5th of December and IS now stopping
at 200 east Grace street.
Mr. ]. r.. Livesay who has returned
from n trip South Is now at his home
on Chestnut Iilll.
Mr. Douglas Clark, OF Chestnut Hi
and q party OF friends returned from
trip 70 Powhatan county
Mr. Ruftin. Of Chestnut IIill and party
Of four gentlemen Will leave Friday
for hunt down on the lower part OF the
James river
Mr.. and Mrs John p Pinner. OF sur
folk. Va. and Miss Lillian Daily. OF De
troll. Mich. are guests Of Mrs. c. W
Tanner, 2l9 south Third street.
Mr. and Mrs. w +. Broadnax hav,
returned from their bridal trip 10 Florida
and are now at home 5Ol west Cary street
Mrs. Winch who has been on a visit
10 her daughter Mrs. Scott Parrish
.2s west Franklin street has returned
10 her home I'm Brooklyne Mass.
Mr.. w. III. Parrish will return from
Florida on the 22d OF December.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16
The COhee.

The initial number or Inc Cohee. named
after stalwart tribe OF Indians VINO
once inhabited the Blue Ridge. has made
It's appearance at the polytechnic lnsti-
tute at Backsburg. published under the
auspices Of the Athletic Association OF
that institution.
Mr. Samuel Shieb is editor IN chief. and
has as associate editors (. NJ. Christian,
Claudius Lee. Carl H.. Hardy, John /.
Palmer and George w. Hutchinson.
1t Is a four-page four-column paper. II
Is well printed and full OF matter that
will prove OF interest 70 every student
and graduate OF the school. 1t Is bright
and clean.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-16

The Register says that Danville Is
watching Richmond's plan for getting
rid OF the tramp nuisance. and that II II
works well and proves 10 be a good thing
1t will doubtless be adopted in that city.
There Is no doubt in our mind as TO the
wisdom OF the ordinance proposed in this
city 20 get rid OF the autocrats OF &c
road. Work is one thing that the tramp
will not stand. The one aim and object
OF the tramp is to get 4 living without
working for II. Otherwise he would not
b, q tramp. We hope that Richmond
will set the example. and We have no
doubt that II 1t does so other cities viii
soon initiate II.