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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28
MINING MATTERS.
WATER FOR STAMP MILLS.
An Experienced Mill Man Gives the Mini.
mum Quantity Required.

An Experienced Mill Man Gives tho Mini
mum Quantity Required.
A correspondent of the Engineering
and Mining Journal says:
As the owner of mine on the des-
ert the writer has naturally had his
attention called to the question Of how
little water would answer for the
proper operation of n stamp mill. 1t
often occurs that in the development
OF mines In various parts Of the arid
desert-cOvering the greater part of
southern California and large pnrt
of the territory of AriZona-it is nee
essary to use water that comes from
limited source of supply. or Is OBJ
talned by pumping from distance:
In either case n minimum amount of
consumption Is very desirable. To
get an Intelligent idea on this subject,
first began to investigate the ques-
tion OF absorption: knowing that
where the water was stored in tanks
for repeated use. with proper care in
providing against leakage and evnp-
Grafton this would be by far the
greater part of the actual loss. By
repeated inquiry ! only elected. from
those whose experience extended over
long period of years in the ore-mill-
Ing business, general opinions varying
~" "'uNhs thht AZ u busis VI estiiatC
they We're of but little practical value.
l therefore determined. OH my own ac-
count. to make the best test possible;
and with this in view secured two
samples of pulp. both of which had
been ground to pass Il G0-mesh screen
In dry process mill: and after treat
ment had remained some months un-
der cover. and We're to all appearance
free from moisture.
OF each of these samples took by
careful weight 33 1-3 pounds, and
handling them separately. saturated
each till all parts We're filled with wa
ter to such an extent that when placed
In n pile on II slightly inclined board n
little water would drain from the
mass.
The result with one of the samples
which was ground from n very soft
ore-to nll appearance only talc-was
that 1.6 gallons Of water was used. or
N gallons to the ton. The other sam
pie was OF reddish brown color. and
while had no opportunity of seeing
a sample of the original ore, was evil
IDENTIFY much harder than the first
sample. This sample consumed IL
gallons of water, or &c gallons to the
ton.
give these facts. In hopes that they
may De OF some service to others max
Ing Investigations along the same line.
Willie have not. been able to gain In
formation from those who have made
thorough and practical tests, assume
that there Is no reason why water
may not be used any number of times
over provided there is n sufficient
number Of receiving tanks to allow
abundant time for the full precipita.
tion OF the pulp.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28

when pr. Aver announced his. ssrsspa-
riiia to the world, he at once found the
physicians his friends. such remedy
was what they had looked for, and they
were prompt to appreciate its merits and
prescribe Il. Perhaps no medicine-known
a patent medicine-is so generally ad-
miuistercd aud prescribe d by physicians as
DR. Ayers Sarsaparilla for blood diseases,
aud diseases of the skin that indicate
tainted condition Of the blood. Experience
has proved II to be specific In such
diseases, and sores Of long standing, old
ulcers, chronic rheumatism, and many
other like forms of disease have yielded to
. the perseveriug use of DR.. Ayers Sarsapar-
lila a fter other medicines had utterly failed.
The tcsti m ouiais received from physicians
10 the value of this remedy would fill
volume. Here 10 one leaf signed by Rich'd
II. Lawrence, II. D., Baltimore, Nd.
"It affords me pleasure to bear testimony
to the success which your preparation OF
Sarsapariiia has had in the treatment Of
cutaneous and other diseases arising from
a vitiated condition of the blood. Were II
necessary, might give you the names OF
ut least fifty individuals who have been
cured of long. standing complaints simply
by the administration of DR.. Ayers Sarsa-
pa.rilia. ono very remarkable instance
was that of quite old woman who had lived
at atca;ousvillc. near this city. She had been
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28
A CASE OF "MEroo,"
Says Self.PIty Too Often Means Loss Of
Moral Force.

We nj: love sympathy. Perhaps TINT
accounts for the fact that few of us
will listen to another's tale of woe
wtt..Nout Ginning in with an account of
our own grievances, says writer In
Harper's Bazaar.
"A small girl who has n baby brother
always seems to envy him the sympa-
thy showered upon him when he has
the collie. AS soon ns the mother tries
to soothe the fretful baby and speaks
pityingly to him n small hand pulls
her arm and Il plaintive little voice
suggests: Me, too, mamma"
DO not many of us go through the
world with II pitiful Me. too" con-
stantly on our lips? The heart know
eth It's own bitterness and the soul its
own trials, and it Is hard not to cry
out me. too!' when we see lavished
upon others the sympathy for which
we long and of which we feel we
stand in need.
And yet how much hrnver 1t Is to
Keep silence! Every time we exercise
the habit of self-control we gain fresh
strength with which to control our
selves. Last week l heard two women
talking. Perhaps 1t would be nearer
the truth to say that one was talking.
the other listening. The listener had
recently DeeH tOlu Dy 10 specHiiSt tIiht
a course of long and severe surgical
treatment would be necessary to re-
lieve her of n painful malady that had
taken elasticity from her step and the
roundncss from her figure. The talSer
herself had not been very well, and
eXpiated upon her uncomfortable feel
ings and the many disagreeable things.
such as dieting and regular exercise.
her physician had prescribed for her
case.
"You don't know how hard 1t is to
have to suffer so much!' she COM
planned. ''You have lost flesh. but you
are well, aren't you? You never COM
plain"
II seldom have cause for complaint"
was the cheerful reply. 81 am. indeed,
sorry you are so far from we'll"
Later took my friend to task for
her reticence on the subject of her
health. -.... .H.
"Why did you not tell her." queried
I, "that her suffering is rs nothing to
yours"
Because" she answered. 81 will not
allow myself to grumble. Ii becomes n
habit which annoys others and harms
yourself. simply dare not do 1t.
will not even pity myself. II I did
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28
DEVIOUS DEFINITIONS.

Millionaire-One man in n million.
Coupon-The veal outlet OF the gold
en- calf.
Cynical-Milk that becomes prema-
turely sour.
Heat-The tailor that makes the
pants Of dog.
Fable-An open.faced lie with q
moral attachment.
Hermit-A man who can get along
without the world.
Debt-An easy thing to run into but
hard to walk out of.
Experlence-The strongest spoke in
the wheel Of fortune.
Ignornnt-The man who knows less
than he thinks you do.
Epicure-A masticator who appre-
ciates n master-caterer.
Diamonds--The gems of thought
most peculiar to women.
Twins-Two things in life for which
no man is ever prepared.
Monopolist-A man who tries to &c;
monopoly on monopolizing.
Egotist-A man who can't disguise
the interest he feels In himself.
Success-Something that often de-
pends upon the box-office receipts.
Astronomer-A man who alwayl
looks on the bright side OF things.
Energy-The ability to work given to
otherwise perfectly harmless bodies.
Hypocrite--A man who prays fol
| sotnethinr he isn't willing to work for
Mitten-Something a girl gives the
fellow she doesn't care to go hand In
| glove with.
MISUNDERSTANDING success
sometimes q failure. but usually &
compromiss. Chicago News.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28
DOCTORS DON'T DENY 1T.
The frank testimony of a
famous physician.

afaicted with the rheumatism tnr three
years. and had taken as she had informed
me, more than one hundred dollars worth
of medicine to obtain relief yet without
any beneficial result. advised her TO Try
a bottle OF DR.. Ayers Sarsaparills aad told
her that II II failed to do her good. would
refund the money. short time after:
ward, learned that II had cured her, And
a ueighbor OF hers similarly afflicted was
also entirely relieved OF his complaint by
Its use. This Is the universal result Of the
administration of your sarsapariila. ],
is without exception, the best blood puT..
fcr with which am acquainted"
There Is no other similar medicine eas
show a similar record. Others have int
tated the remedy. They can't initiate ihe
record. DR.. Ayers Safsaparilla has ths
friendship OF the physician and the iaHSi
of the family. because II cures. II iulhit
all promises made .or II. II has heAltt
thousands of people of the most malisniI
diseases that can mustlate inankis@
Nothing has ever superseded II and -.
ing ever will until medicine IS Eit
that can show record OF cures gieaiH.
number and equal in wonder 10 N,t
wrought by DR.. Ayers saTsapatilia, W
AYERS curebook. a story of cures TOD y
the cured. is sent free on request ps 10.
]. c. Aver Company, Lowell. Mass "'"'
Tor IL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28
FREAKS OF FIRES
Perishabie Articles Saved and mr.,
Burned.

anu Other.
Burned.
Speaking of fires" said tho ,,,,
ance man. '.they are the nraa ansur-
things In the world. A fire will so,'s
times take infinite pains 10 hrrr INT .'
everything indestructlble in siph, o, up
leave an inhammable article anu mn
touched. have run across nj, sona: ua'
of queer freaks played by fires in n1.
time. '
In printing office fire every oos,
was charred and every line of mo,a,
type was either melted or worna; al
us to be of no further use, hut ~
only font of wood type in the oaSn'
turned up all right. and when the Iin
seed oil which had boiled out Of "a ,ho
wood and stood all over 1t in beads wns
wiped OFF 1t WAS as good as ever,
II remember once when inslred
stone entrance to a cemetery which !
thought was as safe rs a load Of nic
iron under water. but the thing burned
up inside of month.
AT another time l cancelled a policv
on rickety old frame planning mil,
which l knew would burn IN inside
of Il year or two. That was twenty
five years ago. Since then every brick
planning mill that l have Insured h,S
been burned. but the old frame shed
stood until last year. when Il was torn
down and replaced by new brick
building.
lice houses would seem TO be good
risks. but they burn more rapidly than
match factories. and when the fire h
over the contents are usually total
loss. would rather insure guupowder
than ice any day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28
should be gone. self.pity mean.

should be gone. self-pity meons
of moral force" loss
She had struck the right note w,r
we hold our ailments. physical or " n nile
tai or spiritual, at arms length '.eh, aa,
fight them we keep brave. Whnr ana
sink down and look at them in NIL NV, we
hideousness and wall "Woe is nav "neir
lose the last atom of courage and w" we
come weak and cowardly. oe'
We may have trials, and heavy ma.
but as we value our moral stron,,h ines
character and force of will. let Ts VI
fuse to utter the whining Me toor, r.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28
Sun Spots.

Sun spots occur in greater or less
numbers. new ones forming and old
ones disappearing constantly. There is
a maximum number of periods about
eleven years apart according to obser-
vations made continuously during the
present century.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28
Who, War Wa. Declared.

He-"This pie is Just like that my
mother used to bake" She-''1'm SO
glad to hear you say So" He-"Yes;
that was what made me run away from
home when was n boy."-New York
Evening Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. IOc or 70
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28

"a lady with child two years old want,
she gets there. suppose she means
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-04-28

ANY ncws;" "Yes: the goddess Of liberty
Is going to be queen Of May this year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12
At the Mothers Request.

Mary and Philip Arlington. aged seven
and ten years, respectively, were today at
the request of their mother given INFO the
care of the board of children's guardians
Cor six months Chief Clerk Douglas of thu
board told Judge Scott that the father OF
the two children before him and of four
others was formerly a wealthy contractor,
hut through drink on his part the family
has become so reduced in circumstances
that the mother is compelled to go out 10
service. While away from home there ID
no one to take care of the two youngest
children.
Mrs. Arlington corroborated what Mr.
Douglas said, and added that she hoped &c
he able TO accumulate enough money i'm six
months. with the help of the larger chils
dren, to take the little ones back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12
OFFICE BUILDING BURNED.
Property of LevircP. Morton Goes III
In Flame.


Former Vice President Levi P. Morton S
seven-story office Building, with fronta zes
on Nassau and Ann streets. New York city,
and known as the Nassau Chambers build
ing. was destroyed by fire last night. The
less is estimated at 100000.
The Bennett building, at the southwest
corner of Nassau and Ann streets, caught
fire several times but was extinguished
by the firemen and employees of the build
irg. The scaffolding the Few Syndi-
cate building, on Park row, was ignited a
Number of times, and once the woodwork
on the twenty-fourth floor of that structure
was blazing.
The larger share of the loss will be borne
by the Morton interests, although 1t was
losers are the Darby Desk Company, Ma
duro Bros, the National Advertising Com
pany, Smith & Hsss. Saunders & Rosen-
stein, Johnson Bailey, Simonscn & Hud-
son and the Hanoway Company. tenants CT
the Morton building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12
Gave Bond for Appearance.

Harry l.. johnson today waived an eXam-
ination before Judge Scott TO answer the
charge of embezzling $40 from the Pabst
Brewing Company. at whose establishment
he was employed as clerk. Mr.. Mullowny
informed Judge Scott that the amount
stated was only one item, the company az
leging that the accused had really taken
about 81 800. Mr.. Mullowny asked the court
to hold Johnson I'm $1,000 bail for the action
of the grand jury. Judge Scott granted
this. Security was at once entered. and
Johnson was released TO appear when re-
urlired-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12
A Word About
FIAT t INGS.

Our first importation for this year
amounts to 5000 rolls-I2o,ooO
yards OF mattlngs. Think OF it. 200
different patterns and weaves are rep
resented-the very choicest things
the Japanese and Chinese have
turned out. Some new carpet Ell
fects in Japanese three-ply mattings
an almost endless variety of new
effects in all grades of japanese and
Chinese Mating
We've put prices down to last
years figures in spite OF the general
rise.
Here are Just few ideas:
1.5o0 yards White Chi nc ,e, ri
nese Mating at........ W PEI WI
1000 yards Fancy Chi or nor vi
ncse Mating at......-- ~ PNi VI
1.Go yards Extra
Fancs Plain Chinese 70 49,. II
Mating Tt-.---......... = ~ pei VI.
Loco yards Exsra
CHINA fGy Mating sSiiI,:'s Fancy I7Ic. per yd.
1,2n0 yards Fine Warp
Maftiss 1oln'i'.s Fancy I7lo. per yd.
1900 Dis Inserted
Art Jaranese Mating
i sroaal patterns aflls. on white zoe. per yd.
200 yards Japanese
Cation Warp Damask
M Mat re'a afi n0nois.aye 25c. per yd.
2no Japanese Mating ore a,cI,
Ergs 'alanese Mating 4Oc. each.
2oo japanese Mating 10. o,..1,
Rugs .-----....--.---. OON' No> H.
&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

son, Francis Walker King After fine
lantern exhibition, the young people had n
donkey party Master Horace Spense WIN
ming the first prize, and Master William
Spense the BOBBY" Refreshments were
served. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Dodge. Mr. and Mrs.
Miss Laura Hawkins. Miss Ada Classic.
Miss Florence Hawkins of La Plata, Nd.
Rev. Charles II. Hayes. Misses May Nor
ton. Edna Saunders. Alice Barnes Marion
COLLISION, Jessie Miller. Dorothy Dodge,
Rosetta and Mary Llewellyn King. Masters
Horace and William Spence. Charlie and
Oscar Heron. Fred Bellieu. Frank Car
penter, Louis and Joe Stiltson, Horace
Johnson, Willie Dalton, Philip Williams,
Edgar Barnes James Kane, Willie Barker,
Warner Brashears. Charlie Fonda. Horace
George, Donald Craig, Charlie Drayton,
Francis Walker King and Harold Compton
King.
A musicale was given by Mrs Mamie Y.
Rixey Thursday evening. Miss Clara Stz
of Pittsburg. Mrs. Parker and Miss Pea
body took part.
Mrs. Rixey and Mrs. English a9 18th
street will be at home Tuesday. 18th. the
last time this season.
Commander and Mrs. Dickins have issued
invitations for a dinner on st. Valentines
day
ID. A. Denison, Miss Denison and Miss TT.
A. Denison were among the guests at the
White House reception last evening
Mrs. Barton ID. Jones will be at home
the remaining Mondays in February, from
3 to g.
Mrs. r. ]. Marshall will be at home at
the Majestic Mondays in February, 5 to G.
Mrs. Melville S. Jarvis of Fort Sheridan,
H., and Miss Raymond of Clerkshurg, w.
Va. are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Coz, at
1900 \ street.
Mrs. Goff will receive Tuesday. the 18th,
for the last time this season.
Mrs. Thomas Robinson, now living at
1858 Emerson street between 18th and l4th
and f and +, will be at home Mondays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12
At the same time they will display
Their Direct Hmportations i'm
Handmade French | LINGERIE.

Representing ideal gathering and surprising superb
hibits OF past
Classic conventmade Unergament beautifully
by skilled fingers.
Handmade Lingerie from Paris couourieres, famous
Dainty bits OF elegance and beauty personally selected by
gerie buyer and procurable elsewhere
Extreme Paris Novelties Wedding Troueaux comprising
matched which will be furnished
Also Boudo Gowns Manees Sacques Lougng Robes
silk French
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

The following program was given by The
Fourth Artillery Bend during the " hite
House reception last evening: ]. Overture.
Stradella, FlOtow; . selection from Caval-
leria Rustioana, Mascagni; 3, Marcia Turca,
Nc Fart; T. Hawaii Ponoi Song. ''cornet
solo, >, waltz. Fraternal Buglione; G.
grand selection from IL Trovatore, Verdi;
= patrol, Blue and Gray, Daley; s. march,
The Bride Elect, Sousa. A. Buglicne. leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

In Hats and Bomets there distinctly French
beorete little
Sknming OF baby ribbons ace and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
able for all from the tnest
shirred Picture Hats and Poke Bonne evidence
The present stock of Little Folks Ouhings ready one
that
No have been spared have
the latest and choicest features Styles
charming, unique and essentially babyish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

focs in the quantest and picturesque effects shees and
hmlcst mater1asle stnctvey
especial beauty of dainty French Ogand printed exquisite
floral designs blouse effect with deep Spanish
settles and bands velvet ribbon An underess
matching the design overess completes costume
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

Another rockan novelis of rich Tartan Plaid
dine blouse effect. made bright silk with
the shoulders This also decidedly Frenchy toilet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

Short Goats OF iqu Corduroy and Novelty Cloths white and
Exceedingly p-ett styles, prominent among which
Blouse effect with leather beta STYLE especially o little bows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

Long Coats in and attractive styles Silks
Bedford Cords and Novelty Cloths richly garnised ribbon
and exquisite embroideies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

An extreme novelty in Goats is Tan Pque Russian Blouse eff
fect with broad circular collar of white
and ufle OF handsome
leather
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

Fat Folks, Attention.
A complete line OF Loring's Obcs-
ity Preparations and Flesh-produc
ing Medicines at Merits Pharmacy,
nth and +.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

DR. Ediscn's Obesity Pills and Reducing Tablets
Perfectly harmless. and strengthen and invig
crate all who them. Reducing Tablets 81 10 a
box. obesity Pills. 81 so a bottle 3 bottles ST
enough for treatment.
Obesity is sometimes caused and is usually ac-
ccmpInied by. catarrh Of the stomach and bowels
other digestive derange ments and by rheuna-
ti>m and heart disease.
I."ring's Germ-k ncr Dyspepsia Tablets so cents
q box.
Lnrings Germ-killer Rheumatism Tablets so
a box.
Lorings Germ-killer Laxative Tablets 80 cents
a box
Iorings Germ-killer Heart Tablets 81 90 a boy
q Spec al remedies for BIG. FAT MEN.
We send free edition of HOW To
CURE OBESITY. fifty portraits and numerous
other nlustla lions The information il contains is
iEyaluable- FAT FOLKS SEND FOR IT.
L. : Leadbeeter K Son. Alexandria. carry a fun
line of all eur goods Ali leading retail druggist :
have goods in stock.
Free advice about obesity. rupture or any other
disease from New York Chicago Medical
Department Gail write. We forward gen Is;
Pr mLuy. No printing envelopes. LOI.IN,;
X co, Dept 5. No. Hamilton place Boston
Mass; No ~ W I'D ST. New York city; Nos
- 20 Wabash ave. Chicago. Ill. fe3-th 81 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

Free advice about obesity any disease at
1Tring x Co.'S New York Chicago Medical De
paftment. Letters addressed by ladies 10 Mrs DR..
Amy NJ. Henry. who has charge of Woman )
Department. will be opened and answered by Mrs.
Henry her chief assistant
Capt. Charles II. Perry. for - years a govern
nent employe. and now connected with the u. s
PeEsior Office, has this TO say about his expert
with DR.. EdisOns Obesity Remedies:
1871 l ST. Ne, WASHINGTON, ID. C..
January 2 1898.
LORING & co,
New York. Boston and Chicago
Gentlemen: | have been using DIR. Edison $
Obesity fills and Reducing Tablets six weeks. and
have reduced my weight 10 pounds. Before taking,
your preparations was troubled very much with
sEcrtnass of breath. liver troubles and constipa-
tiCn. have been entirely relieved of all Of these
ailments. This letter you privileged to use
aad trust il will benefit others.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES II. PERRY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12
10 LBS. OF FAT.
III. EoISDN'S OBESITY PILLS AND REDUCING
TABLETS REDUCED CAPT. CHARLES II.
Pr RRY OF THE TREASURY De
PA,;TNENr FIFTEEN POUNDS.
SAMPLES FREE.

RENEDIES ABSOLUTELY PURE AND SAFE
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Americam=Made Outfits.

Showing number of odd quaint unique styles embracing
requisite, beginning with babys first belongings.
Attention called to the especial fitness of these garments for the
e folks well the fnen the materials and the
careful naking-teatures that will be appreciated.
charming little composed of pieces-Coat
Bonnet The dainty pink
The Coat made STYLE with large epautes of material
trimmed with white Point Nerise Lace Rich MORE Ribbons
ieetvey employed garnie, and the lining of the oe white
silk.
The Bonnet family combination
of chiffon lace silk This exclusive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12

One which will
White Pie embroidered bold design broad divided
with insertion and rufe OF beautiful mbroery belt OF black
velvet ribbon caught back white pearl buckles