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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-04-28
"TinQe and Tide Wait
For No Man.

Neither will we on the old fashion
ed method of selling goods at large
profit, as I intend within the next 60
days, to close out my large stock of
Ready Made Clothing and Overcoats,
OF COST, expecting
in the future to confne myself, exclu
sively, to dealing only in Boots, Shoes
and Gents Furnishing goods.
This is a grand opportunity for pur-
chasing reliable goods, CHEAP. Call
and see me and see what I can do for
you and be convinced that mean Just
what say.
T. . TXNER
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-04-28

Now is the time to purify your blood.
and Hoods Sarsaparilla is the best
medicine for the purpose Thousands
of cures prove that it is the one true
blood purifier.
Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cures sick
headache. % cents
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-04-28
Confidence Makes Gold Plentiful.

Confidence Makes Gold Plentiful.
The gold standard does not restrict us
to the use of gold. Our country, like
every other gold standard country, uses
vast amounts of silver concurrently
with gold
There is no shortage Of gold. Its pro-
duction is steadily increasing. When
confidence prevails, there is no lack of
gold for currency or any other rposes.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-04-28
New Suits.

William Leaver VS.. Grace Leaver;
divorce. r. NJ. Chase.
James w. Thomas ct al VS.. Ansel
Goodspeed; bill for partition. l.. H..
Titus.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-04-28
Card of Thanks.

Mrs. ). A Smith aud family wish to
thank the choir and the many friends
who so kindly assisted them in their
recent bereavement.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-04-28
Marriage Licenses,

A. G. V. Skinner, 80; Maude Place
81, both of Decatur.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Tho London Raspberry.

On February 9Th had the pleasure
Of visiting the venerable horticulturist.
F. W. Loudon at his home near James
vile. Wis. and looked over his field
of Loudon raspberries. They have
stood the severe cold weather and seem
to be alive to the very tip. This new
Seeding red raspberry seems destined
to become the best Of all red raspber-
ries for general cultivation. as 1t is
proving exceptionally hardy every
where and In quality and productive
ness has no equal. Mr.. Loudon has
spent years in growing new seedlings
OF Strawberries and raspberries. The
Jessie strawberry. which has n nation
al reputation. Is one of his many seed
lings. His new raspberry will without
doubt make the name of Loudon u
household word all over the country for
generations to come. No new berry
that has yet been produced seems to be
such an advance over its predecessors
as this seems TO be over all the vari-
cites now in cultivation. 1t is through
The efforts OF such men as Mr.. LOU
don, whose whole soul is wrapped up
in horticultural work. that we can ex-
pect to see our fruits and vegetables
keep pace with the onward march of
progress that is going on throughout
the world. l.. II. Read.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
E.por, of American Corn.

Newton b. Ashby. United States con-
sui at Dublin. Ireland. some time ago
sent to the State Department In
Washington. for the consideration OF
the Department OF Agriculture. some
data and suggestions relating to the
use OF American maize. or Indian corn.
In foreign countries. MIR. Ashby said:
The difficulties In the way OF the
American maize are twofoli: In the
first place. maize. or indian corn. is
not as widely used by Europeans for
ieeding purposes us Its value In the
feed ration. considered In reference TO
comparative cost. merits. In the sec
ond place. our maize comes In COM
petition with Danupian and Black Sea
maize"
The st. Louis Globe-Democrat adds
Figures were presented showing that
In 1894 the port OF Dublin received by
direct import nearly 2,UOO.OOO hun
dredweight OF maize. OF which only 6h
per cent was from the United States.
although the maize from the Ameri-
can corn belt Is generally acknowleds-
ed 10 be OF better Ieeding value. pound
Tor pound. than the Asiatic and Eur
opcan varieties. Mr.. Ashby suggested
that the dimculties OF competition
might be overcome by American mill
ers In a large degree ny preparing for
foreign export u ration composed OF q
mixture OF maze. oats, oil-cake and
wheat. The British and Irish farmers.
feeders and dairymen are more famil-
lar with feeding stuns In the form Of
cakes than by any other method.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15

crop pt Ire justly entitled to more
praise than he Who builds cities. When
the first general assembly of the agri-
culturists of France was held Its first
president, M. Drouyn de lHuys, in his
opening address, said: Agriculture Is
the noblest of professions: stable as
the earth which is its base. pure as
the sun which enlightens. free as the
air which gives 1t life: 1t ripens reason.
fortifies the character and elevates the
soul toward the Creator by the con-
tinual spectacle Of the miracles Of crea-
tion. tsricultu"e is seated upon the
granite upon which the state reposes."
All honor, theI., to agriculture as q
science, as an at. and as the mainstay
of the nation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
culture

culinary purposes 1t has no superior
In the appearance, palatableness or
utility of the finished product. Cooked
or uncooked 1t is, in its season. agree
able and healthful. In qualities o.
solid merit for all purposes to whlcf
mankind applies 1t, except for cidef
and the hypercritical taste at dessert.
1t Is superior to all other apples. This
renders 1t the favorite in commerce
and gives 1t the worlds verdict.
A few hundred people have for
many years debated its quality as
mere table fruit. Seventy mil
lions of Americans and perhaps all
apple-eating people elsewhere, either
not knowing OF the discussion or caring
nothing about 1t, buy and use this ap-
pie when they can get 1t. The Ben
Davis apple. like Grants generalship.
is often criticized, but always triumph
ant. 1t is development that meets
need as nothing else Of its kind has
done. 1t has pleased the worlds eye.
1t has convinced the worlds judgment
1t is beautiful. useful. enduring. It's
deficiencies cannot contend against It's
merits. It Is not to be Judged by the
palate alone. It suffers In quality only
in comparison with very few other
varieties inferior to II In all other re-
spects. Applying to 1t the test OF quar-
ity alone n comparatively few men
experts of overturned taste-have pro
nounced against It, But It sells for
the highest price in the spring. The
worlds Judgment is against them. But,
they say. this is when all other apples
have perished. This statement. true.
only to the extent that this apple out
lasts all others. brings into prominence
one of its chief merits, namely. Its Mt
ness to survive Its rivals. A thing that
entirely succeeds is unassailable by
fact or logic. Persons engaged IN spe-
eialties become mentally overtrained
and hyper sensitive on their subjects.
Because the Ben Davis Is not the equal
in quality Of half dozen varieties OF
,ranscendent excellence In that respect.
but otherwise deficient. few hundred
men of acutely critical judgment have
rejected II. Nature is not bounteous
in her super-emlnent productions. Be-
ing overexQuisite they come In dimin-
ished quantities and soon perish. The
loiiing millions waste no time In vain
regrets over them. but cheerfully ac-
ccpt natures Offering. 1t Is only among
the select four hundred-mainly mem-
bers Of horticultural societies and over
educated-that we hear lamentations
over the deprnvity Of the Ben Davis;
and these hasten to buy 1t before 1t Is
all taken in the second quarter Of the
year. When 1t comes to the tug OF
war the intellect Is no match for the
appetite.
The Ben Davis will not down. 1t is
an established. accomplished fact. 1t
is entrenched in the good will and
sound judgment Of the practical mil
lions. Late In the season the epicure
ceases his fight and Graves for 1t. and
the millionaire finds II n delight. II Is
commoner and king. 1t will never
surrender to criticism or denunciation.
when It falls It will full before rival
which nature shall produce. strong
where 1t is both strong and deficient.
Such rival has not yet appeared.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
GENERAL GRANTS TOMB.
The Grand Memorial Dedicated to hii
Memory-A Durable Monument,

Memory-A Durable Monument,
The April issue of the Century" Is
n "Grant Memorial Number" signaliz-
ing the dedication Of General GRANTS
tomb in Riverside Park. There are a
number of articles and illustrations re-
lating to General Grants career, and
General Horace Porter, who was pres
ident of the association for completing
the tomb, contributes an article de-
scribing the character and progress OF
| the work, and the collection of the
fund for its erection. General Porter
says:
The work is now entirely completed.
| The lower portion of the tomb Is a
square structure OF the Grecian Doric
order, measuring ninety feet on side.
The entrance is on the south side, and
is protected by portico formed OF
double lines of columns, and ap-
preached by steps seventy feet VIDE.
The square portion is finished with
cornlce and parapet, at height from
grade of seventy-two feet, and above
this is n circular supola seventy feet IN
diameter, Of the Ionic order, which Is
surmounted with II pyramidal top ter
minating at height of 100 feet above
grade, or $50 feet above mean high
water of the Hudson river The inter-
ior is cruclform In plan, seyenty-six
feet at the greatest dimension, the four
corners being piers of masonry con-
nected at the top by coffered arches,
the crowns Of which are fifty feet
from the foor-level. On these arches
rests an open circular gallery Of forty
feet inner diameter, eliminating In
paneled dome 1O5 feet above the level
of the floor. The surfaces between the
planes of the faces of the arches and
the circular dome form pendentives
which are decorated in high-relief
sculpture, the work of j. Massey
Rhind, and emblematic of the birth,
military and civic life, and death of
General Grant.
The sarcophagl will be placed In a
crypt directly beneath the center of
the dome. The approach to the crypt
is by stalrways which give access to
passage encircling the space dedicated
to the sarcophagi, which space Is sur
rounded by square columns supporting
paneled marble ceilings and entabla-
ture. A circular opening In the main
floor gives an unobstructed view of the
sarcophagi from the floor and from the
gallery.
The time from the laying of the cor
ner-stone to the completion of the tomb
has been five years. shorter period
than has been consumed in the build
ing of any conspicuous memorial in
history. The Bunker Hill Monument,
which cost $15O.OOO, was not complet-
ed until seventeen years after the cor.
ner-stone was laid. In the case of the
Washington monument, which cost ST.
S7,71O, the time consumed was thirty
seven years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Cut Flowers.

Prior to 1919 there were only half dozen
greenhouses In the country making bus..
ness of raising plants for the market. and
most OF these were devoted exclusively ia
flower culture. Private estates owned small
hothouses where u limited number of choice
flowers, grapes and apricots were raised, but
they were very crudely constructed com
pared with our modern structures. and INC
unsatisfactory. The cut.nower trade In
New York began to assume considerable IN.
portance eight years ago. ana TO meet inc
ready demand for the flowers In the middle
of winter greenhouses quickly sprang up In
the suburbs. The cost Of construction de-
creased and the expenses Of propagatinI
the flowers were proportlonately reduced.
making the business very remuncrative To
the growers. new era In howcr-culturc
was lnaugnratctl. Enormous glass houses
were erected In the country. nnd whcre Y
few dozen men We're formerly employee
thousands soon sought and obtained pront
able work.-Lipplncotts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Agriculture the Main.,ay OF All.


W. NJ. King. OF the Washington Post,
says:
1t has been well and truthfully stated
that agriculture may well be studied
both as a science and an art. II is a
science because 1t Is based on natures
laws, and an art because It can be
made productive OF those articles that
contribute SO much to the welfare OF
mankind. Agriculture Is science
which explains the mode of cultivating
the ground SO as to cause 1t to produce
in plenty and perfection those grains,
fruits and vegetable products which
are useful to man, and to such animals
as are reared by him for food and la
bcr For these reasons. II for no 9TH
ers. the principles of agricultural SCI
ence should be taught in all schools
and colleges. as well as any other Of
the sciences or arts. First see that a
knowledge OF the principles is ac-
quired. and their application later will
become not only pleasant, but proflta-
BILE. No occupation is better calculated
to call forth the learning OF the man
OF science than that Of agriculture. and
none in which man can engage with
more honor or TO which more honor
should he attached. Good farming is
the handspring OF national progress.
The farmer who calls TO his aid the
light OF modern science and doubles bis
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
WI, u,,, py.,roy Grupe. ?


There has been in the past. and still
is, and suppose always will be. diff
ference Of opinion among well-in-
formed fruit growers as to whether
the honey bee actually destroys ripe
grapes without any outside assistance,
says American Gardening. At almost
every meeting of the State Horticui-
tural Society this question comes up.
and like the old notion of wheat turn
ing to cheat, one man is positive that
1t will and another is equally certain
that It will not. Neither has any posi-
tive information on the subject. In Or
der that we might have some reliable
data on this question some careful OBJ
servations were made during the past
season. A Worden grape vine. well
loaded with fruit, was selected, and
when the fruit was ripe all defective
berries and surplus leaves were re-
moved. SO as to allow OF the free move
ments Of the bees. A colony Of Italian
bees was then placed close to the vine,
and the whole inclosed with mosquito
netting. giving the bees about 800
cubic feet of space in which to work.
They were kept confined with the
grapes just 81 days. and in the mean
time were not allowed to get any other
food to eat except the grapes. and what
they already had stored In the hive.
At the end OF three weeks they were
removed and the grapes carefully ex-
amined. but 1t could not be discovered
that a single grape had been injured.
The natural inference Is that II the
bees could not be induced to eat the
grapes when kept In close confinement
with them. they are not liable to in
5ure them when at liberty to seek
such food as they like best. We all
know that certain wasps will cut the
skin OF grapes, and have always held
to the opinion that the wasp was the
culprit which first opens the door for
the bees to get in. The opinion has
been confirmed the past season by see
ing two species Of the genus Polsites
light on the grapes and with their
sharp jaws tear open the skin and
suck the juice. After this was done
the honey bees would usually finish
the work. In fact. It would be q very
stupid bee that would not avail itself
Of such an opportunity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15

sonal and official use of the successive
Presidents of the United States.
The designs and specifications for the
car are being prepared by the Railroad
Car Journal, under the supervision of
committee of twenty-five prominent
and representative master car build
ers and superintendent of motive
power of various railroads thus insur-
ing the end that the proposed car shall
represent the skill. ingenuity and ex-
perience of the American car builders.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
War Note.

The two vast armies met, and then ensued
a frightful struggle The carnage was
frightful. but victory seemed to be with the
Kinnikunks until heavy cheer went up
iostr' hoarsciy cried the Kinniknnk com.
mander. "Hcre comes their bicycle corps. .
hut at that instant rapid succession OF
sharp reports rang out. even above the din
of battle. "Savcd!'' cried the kinnikunk
commander. And. Indeed. they were. The
reports came from the bursting OF the bi.
cycle tires of the reinforccments And
that's how the KInplkunks saved the day
phIlptlelphla North American.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Fortune seeking Immigrants.

Many n poor family that seeks the western
wilds In the hope OF winning a fortune. Is
preserved from that insldlous foe of the EN-.
Igrnnt and conference.-the and fever
by Hostcttcr's Stomach Bittcrs. go eject
unlly does that Incompatible medicinal de
fcnsc fortify the system against the com.
blned Influence Of mnlnrlous atmosphere
and mlnsmn .taintcd water. that protected by
II the pioneer. the miner or the tourist pro
vldcd with II may safely encounter tho dan
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
iinM.. This,

We ofIcr One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case OF caiarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catnrrh Cure.
We. the undersigned. have known r. J.
Cheney for the last II years. and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations. made by their firm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists. Tole-
do. q.
waidlng. kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. O.
Halls Catnrrh Cure Is taken Internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 15c per bottle. Sold by all drug
glsts
Hnil.r Family Pills nrc the hcst
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Hoods i! SarsapariIIa
Hoods Pills ss is ssss ses1s ss s.a'. ana
a PRESIDENTS PRIVATE GAR.
To Be the Best Thing of Its Kind on
Wheels.

Wheels.
The Railroad Car journal, the repre-
sentative publication of the car build
ing industry, has originated project
to build private car for the use of the
President of the United States, from
material and appliances contributed
for the purpose by the car building
and affiliated industries. 1t Is pro-
posed to construct n private car ex-
ceiling anything of this kind which
has been done before In the substan-
tial character of Its construction and
in the completeness and convenience of
Its furnishings and decorations.
The projected car will be complete
exposition of the art Of car building,
demonstrating to the world the sur
passing excellence Of this industry In
the United States; and 1t is to be pre-
sented to the Nation, as tribute from
the car building fraternity. for the per-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
FARE AND GARDEN.
MATTBHs OF INTEREST TO
A0RICULTURISTS.
Some Up-to-date Hints About Cuitiva-
tion of the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture. yiticuiture and Flori-
culture.

HE tree Is a good
one, bears early,
annually and pro-
lifcally, writes j.
Y. Stone in Michi-
gan Fruit Grower,
The apple Is beau
tiful in shape, size
and color. 1t is
pre-eminently a
good shipper and
long keeper. For
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
The
Womo2 sod
NeSphinx-

men? Why is Il that the
source of their highest joys Is at the same
time the cause of their greatest wfctched.
ncssI The very attributes which make II
possible for women to be happy wives and
mothers also render them liable to the ut.
most physical misery and pain.
The sufcrings of body and mind caused
by some weakness Of the distinctly feminine
organs are so almost universal among wo-
men that the question might well be asked
"Is this Natures punishment for the crime
of being q woman
The true answer is No! These suffering
are neither natural nor necessary. They
would not exist ifthc organism was healthy.
No woman ought to endure such troubles.
There IL no need of 1t. DIR. Picrce's Favor
ite Prescription is a perfect and positive
cure for feminine weakness and disease.
II gives health and strength to the spc.
cial organs and ncrve.centrcs; heals infai
nation; stops weakening drains; promotes
functional regularity, and restores the nor.
NAL, vigorous and painless condition which
Nature intended.
II Is the only medicine of its kind in.
vented by an educated and experienced
physician. It is the only medicine which
makes baby's coming safe and conpara.
lively painless.
ANY woman who would like 10 know
more about this medicine and about her
own physical makeup should send II ono.
cent stamps to DR.. X. V. Pierce, Buffalo.
n. Y, to pay the cost of mailing only on All
absolutely free copy of his thousand.pagc
illustrated book. "trhc Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser" or, 81 stamps fof
cloth covered.
A sure and permanent cure for constipa.
tion Is DR.. Picrcc's Pellets. Ono Pellet "
Ia a gentle laxative. two mild cathar,ie.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
tDbllElnK.

MADAM said Mcandcrin. Mike. "hcv >.
got any cold cofrccy"
"No." replied young Mrs. Torklns In tone
of sympathy. ''hnt you walt u few minute.
and IN put some In the refrigerator and
cool II for you."-washinrion Star.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15

"Did you hear about Hawkins getting
smothcred in his mornings ,mnili" ezra
tised for the names Of persons contcmpIat
Ing the purchase Of a bicycle"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Experiment, stations.

A correspondent OF Agricultural Ad-
vertising says:
The state experiment stations are
each expending something like $780,
900 year in teaching agriculture in
their various commonwealths. and
the taxpayers are paying the freight.
but doubt II one Of these establish
ments Is doing as much good MS one
well-conducted agricultural journal, the
expense OF which ofttimes il carried
by one individual. The papers are At
1t continuously. and the work goes on
forever, like the water that turns the
mill. while an agricultural college re-
ceives great praise for getting out four
measley little bulletins n year. and
some of these are SO technical as to be
utterly useless to the ordinary reader"
The Farmers Review does not be-
lieve that the above IL a correct view
common ground Of comparison between
n newspaper and an experiment
station. The work Of the former IL to
lake the truth and lay 1t before its
readers. The work Of the latter is to
ascertain the truth. An experiment
station is not to be Judged by tho bull
ietins 1t issues or the quantity Of work
done. 1t Is to be Judged by the faith
lulness Of its Investigations. whether
they be fruitful or iruitless. The ex-
pertinent stations have done an i'm
mense amount of valuable work since
1887. when they came into existence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Wanted to Il. L., Down n.s,

My poor friend" said the philnn thropist
to the tramp. don't you know that the road
to destruction is down hill all the wnyy''
.'Thnt Jest suits me- said Wandering
Walker. Rs he tiHhtcncd the bandngc on his
left shoe. cleveland Piaindcnlcr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
A SurA Cure.

sour girl always had spells of fainting
away until she came to u.s."
"What cured hery
"The kitchen In our fiat IL so small that
she couldn't flint without falling ON the
stove."-Cieveland Plaindealer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Wholesale
aiding. Klnnan & Marvin. y
Halls Family rms are the best

"Drink less, breathe more. Eat less chew
more Ciothc less. baihc more Ride less
walk more. Sit less. dig more. Worry less
work more. Waste less. give more. Writ,
less. read more. Preach less. practice more.
Exchange.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15

Two, years ago 500 salmon trout were
turned into the ornamental water In St.
James Park. London. hut ms these nj,
cannot live except In fresh running wafer
NIL have perished. whereas roach and eci.
flourish In the lake, . ee''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic, full of life. nerve and vigor, take No
to-Bac, the wonder-worker. that makes
weak men strong. All druggists, Soc or 81.
Cure guaranteed. Booklet and sample free.
Address Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or
New York.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-15

"what Is n hardy rose bush?" "It is one
that doesn't mind your mother pulling 1t up
by the roots every few days to see II 1t has
begun to grow yet"