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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

The Kieffer was spoken OF as a variety
usually free from all blight, but the ex
perience of several members presen,
showed that it has not stood the test very
well in this section.
Mr.. McClain would not cultivate hi,
pears quite as much as his apple trees
and when the blight attacks them would
stop irrigation entirely, thus checking
their growth as much as possible. II
answer to questions j. q. Kahn stated
that the Duchess and Kieffer are most
free from blight with him asd that the
Duchess as dwarf bears at four years
ern authority on keeping and marketing
pears which contained some very va |.
unble suggestions.
Hon. J. II. Crowley's part on the pro.
gram came next and his subject was
Spraying" He said the question Of
spraying our orchards is one Of most i'm
mediate importance to our fruit interests
and unless we can get everybody who is
trying to grow fruits to take an interest
in the subject and use every means pos-
sible in combating the insects and dis
eases which attack the trees there is lit.
tie use for us to try to grow fruit for
market.
He first had looked into the matter of
pumps for spraying; he had come to the
conclusion that the ideal pump must be
one that will work easily and give great
force in order that when the right kind
OF nozzle is used very fine and pene-
trating spray will result. He had tried
the Nixon and Vermorel nozzles, both OF
which did very fair work, but from "a
a study of the bulletins had concluded
that ths McGowen is ahead of either, and
that probably for the use of the Bordeau
mixture and a whitewash the Bordeaux
nozzle will be best. Several kinds OF
pumps have been used in the county,
some with n degree Of satisfaction, Others
much less SO, and several new ones will
soon be brought in. He was figuring on
getting two kinds to test and advised
that in order to give the fruit growers an
opportunity to discover from practical
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10
Prule Culture in the Arkansas Valley
BY RALPH ESGsTRoM.

of the most promising prospects of the Arkansas valley
fruit growing and tie foremost of the leading branches WILL in all
probability, be prune growing.
perhaps have different idea this subject and
that mention the leading branch in horticulture
there several times apple there
prune but let down to the facts which
building prophecy
find that apple blight species sghter
greater degree and find also that the neveryng
lin moth destroys the apples and in order the apple
must make several applications during the
thing find well
good of peaches and arco depends largely the nature
the spring weather. 1t be good the spring favorable but it
be failure the frost pinches the blossoms But expert
has shown that and pums depend in the very slight
este degree N the nature of the spring
OF the two the the valuable be dried and
stored while the pums must be sold Immediately after picking
take the trouble hem which easily be
canning factory
great expense for individuals.
In the just gone by We had e pleasure of seeing the rgne
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

ing Mr.. Crowley gave the best formrl.
for mixing a spray for Goblin moth, ~
one pound ot Paris green 70 200 gallons
added. The failure OF great msns
sprayinss lies IN the fact that poor A..
tiele Of poison has been obtained. Much
Of the Paris green and London purpls
sold on the market is adulterntcd. Az p.'
liable test by which the purity Of Puris
green can be determined c'nsists In dis,
solving a quantity Of the green in com,
mon strong ammonia. All the pure Par.
is green will dissolve but the substance.
usually used In adulterating will not dis.
solve. II pure, the entire mixture vii
become q beautiful, rich, dark blue, Glen, NJ
liquid. A brand manufactured by Am.
bacher & Co., N. T.. which Is sold h,
some Of our local druggists has been
tested and found pure, and where used
for spraying has given good results ths
past two seasons.
The meeting was well attended and
many questions asked and = variety u
topics discussed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10
Melon Growers Arc On the Right
Track,

Nat Wetzel, President and genera
manager OF tho Western Poultry &
Game Co., st. Louis, writes us as follows
In looking over your last issue, l
sound quite an interesting article in
resareuce TO the melon deal OF Dem
YER and l want to congratulate you
on yonr Issue in that respect as you
Are certainly right to the letter.
Your rnelongrowers should realize
that a stop at the present time
would mean fnilure to their enter
prise for years to come; They
must stand together. If they per-
mit. under any conditions, this Den
YER combination to break into their
ranks Just that sure they are ruined.
Our Western Poultry & Game Go.
has already gpent and contracted Tor
npwards OF S5UO0 worth OF advortis-
ing matter in the interest OF Rocky
Ford melons for the coming season.
/ have travelled over the entire U. s.
east and have chain OF agencies
that connot bo equalled in the
world. My part OF the work is done
and success cannot be stopped.
assure you that 1 appreciate
such valuable news AZ you publish
for the interest of those concerned In
the continued prosperity OF tue Ar
kensas valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10
"A. F. Walker, chairman of the board,

"A, F. Walker, chairman OF the board,
A. T, &S. F. ny. has written a pamphlet
in which he assails the right OF Congress
or Tho Interstate Commerce Commits
sion TO attempt to control the rates
vhich railroads shall charge. He bases
hi. argument on the unconstitutlonality
of such legislation, its uudesirability and
nnyisdom. He contends that it would
threaten energy and enterprise. The
n.mphlet is strongly written and deserv-
sne OF study by those who would keep
posted on the complex problems which
n,.eant themselves to statesmen and
those controlling great business interests.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Discusses Spraying and Pear Culture.


The Otero County Horticultural Soci-
ETY. at its last meeting elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year: Pree-
dent, r. o. McClain, Manzanola; vice.
president, Prof. W. NJ. Kollock, La
Junta; secretary and treasurer, X. L.
Mumford, Rocky Ford. The report OF
the outgoing secretary showed cash
balance Of S2O.65 in the treasury with
which to pay the incidental expenses OF
the society and it was decided not to
charge any membership fee again this
year. All interested in the growing of
fruit in this section are invited to send in
their names to the secretary and become
members Of the organization.
Mr.. McClain spoke on Pear Culture in
tho Arkansas valley. lie SAID OF his ex-
phrience in growing pears here that Bart
lot trees and 10 years old have been
bearing good crops, The Bouerre de
Apjou at and 8 years are coming into
bearing and promise we'll. He is also
growing and fruiting the Flemish Beam
ty, Duchess, Seckle and Clapp's Favorite
The blight, us stated in our article
giving the recommendations Of the soci-
ETY. us to varieties, is the most important
enemy OF the pear grower and one which
must be guarded against as much as pos
sible, and Mr. McClain's experience and
observations ulong the same line rs those
OF the other members OF the organization
and indicates that the Bartlett, while one
of the very finest of pears rs to yields,
quality and for marketing, should be en-
tirely discarded from the list for planting
in the Arkansas valley. Mr.. McClain
considered the list recommended by the
society us the best that can at present be
selected 1t is as follows: (early) Tyson;
,medinn) Seckle; Qate) Bouerre de An
iou, Mount Vernon, White Doyenpo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

Two weeks ago Price & Lance in
ssrted nm advertisement in the Enterprise
meutioning silks at low price, stating
that the announcement was for the pur-
pnss OF testing the value Of advertising.
The result was most satisfactory to this
epterprisipg firm, the largo number OF
sales made proving that tho people read
che Enterprise. In fact, there is no me-
dunn quite so good for reaching the peo-
ple Of the Rocky Ford country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

Tho name Rocky Ford is synony-
NOUS with enterprising. The next i'm
nortant mnterial advance to emphasize
hi. meaning Of Rocky Ford will be
coal mine. There are no indications OF
coal at Rocky Ford but prospecting has
i,asu done which gives good reason to
believe that an excellent vein OF coal is
v;thin easy distance OF town. A pros
psctine party is now out and in our next
issue we hope to give some very encour-
ua;nR facts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

If an ol,iosr Of any corporation doing
business in Colorado you will be inter-
ested in this query: Has yonr company
filsd the annual statement required by
lawf The time for fling such state-
uents with the county clerk will expire
with tho preoent month.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

Next Monday a very important
uaeesine il 10 be held in Rocky Ford. At
6he request of the various rnelongrowers'
.eeooiations Of the valley the Rocky
Ford association has called this meeting.
Every association from Pueblo to tho
sA,fa line will send representatives and
the question Of unity Of action will be
thorouehly discussed. We have no
aoubt but that harmony Of operation can
BE- secured 10 the profit OF the producers
OF the entire valley
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

The annual meeting OF the State Ed
itorial Association will bs held in the
parlors Of the St. James hotel, Denver.
Fob. 9th. At this meeting the initial
steps will be taken for the entertainment
OF delegates to the National Editorial
Association which meets in Denver this
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

old soldiers will be interested in the
fnct that the pension department at
Washins ston has issued n new order not
70 consider any claim for increase OF PEN
sion inside Of year after the claim is
alsd. The reason given for this new Or
der is to expedite the disposition Of PEN
sioa claims now pending. before any new
ones are attended to.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-10

jeets then to terror Of .e,vous apavehea.
sion which no man can ever appreciate.
The peace Of mind, the mental poise and
calmness under did3calties which 10 neces.
sary for happy womauhood IL only possible
when the sensitive feminine organism 10 In
perfectly healthy condition. II thare be
any weakness or arrangement In tbs re-
spect no remedy In the world so com.
pletely restores wou,asly health, nervous
vigor and capabihty as the wonderful
"Pavorits Prescription invented by DR..
r. v. Pierce, chief consulting physician Of
the Invslids' Hotel aud Surgical Institute
of Buffalo, N. Y. It purifiea heai3 and
Strengthens; insures functional regularity;
provides physical reinforcement and sue
tainins power at periods of special weak
ness and depression.
1t IL the only medicine which makes
the coming of baby safe and comparatively
easy. In a personal letter to Dr. Pierce,
Mrs. Marguerite Collin, of Cutler, Algoma
Co., Ont, says
II was a sufferer and was cured BY Or.
Picrce's wonderful medicine. When I com.
nienccd the medicine could neither eat nor
sleep. My hands mud feet were constantly cold:
I had wasting, troublesome drain for three
mouths. and my monthly periods were never
regular I took Or. rierce's Favorite Prcscrip-
ton and It cured me. / feel we'll thank the
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-06
WAVES OVER KHARTOUM
British Flag Planted on the
Palace Walls.

London, Sept. 6-The war office has
received the following dispatch. dated
at Omdurman yesterday, from General
Sir Herbert Kitchener:
This morning the British and Egyp-
tian flags were hoisted with due cere-
mony upon the walls of the palace in
Khartoum.
'AIl the British wounded have left
for Abadia in barges towed by steam
ers. I saw them before leaving. They
were all doing we'll and were comforta-
BILE.
The cavalry sent in pursuit of the
Khalifa were compelled to abandon the
attempt, owing to the exhaustion of
the horses, but I have ordered camp
squads to continue the pursuit.
Cairo, Sept 6-Advices from Omdur-
man say that the Anglo-Egyptian cav
airy which went in pursuit of Khalifa
Abdullah after the fall of Omdurman,
abandoned the pursuit about 80 miles
beyond the city. The horses were COM
pletely exhausted, having been ridden 4S
hours, during Is of which they had
been engaged in fighting.
The Khalifa has gone to KordOfan, to
the southwest of Omdurman. General
Kitchener has organized Arab camel
squads to follow him. Yesterday the
British and Egyptian forces with the
sirdar participated in an imposing ser
vice in memory of General Gordon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-06

The letter came via the steamship AL
ki which arrived from Juneau this af-
ternoon.
Mr.. Claiborne believes that only the
whaling vessels originally caught in the
ice about Point Barrow were destroyed.
These included the Wanderer, Jessie H.
Freeman, Belvidere. Orca, Rosario.
Newport, Fearless and JEANNE.
The Rev. Sheldon Jackson who re-
turned on the Roanoke reported that
the BeIvedere got out and reached Port
Clarence where she coaled August 4,
from the bark J. D. Peters. She then
returned to Point Barrow. The Belve-
dere's officers also told Mr.. Jackson
that the Rosario had been crushed in
the ice and that the Wanderer had ex-
tricated herself and moved on to the
vicinity of Herschel island
AS the Orca and Jessie H. Freeman
were destroyed last fall, the natives
having set fire to and bI..ned the latter.
it would appear that the only vessels
remaining at the mercy of the ice foes
and jams were the JEANNE, Newport
and Fearless.
But besides the eight vessels named,
there were the Belaena, Grampus, Bel
Iona, Norwhal and Mary D. Hume re-
naming in that part of the Arctic.
Captain GOOdaH of San Francisco who
came on the Alxi said:
Captain Downing told me that the
".
He got his information from Pilot Len
nen, of the United States gunboat
Wheeling. Lennen was told of the dis
aster at Kotzebu sound. Downing heard
of no lives being lost and I suppose no
deaths occurred
CAPTAIN Downing further stated that
when the Thrasher left Unalaska Au-
gust 10. Captain Snow. master of the
vessel was sick and that there were
many fishermen at Chignik waiting for
the return of the bark J. D. Peters so
as to get out of the country. I also
learned that the whalers John and Win
throp left Unalaska early in August
with 800 barrels Of whale oil and 1000
pounds Of bone
The Pacific Steam Whaling company
owned all the whalers of the Arctic
fleet save the Belvidere, the property of
William Lewis of New Bedford. Mass,
and the Rosario and Fearless belonged
to James McKenna of San Francisco.
Agent Claiborne states that the vessels,
with a whaling outfit. were valued at
$780, 900 each
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CUBANS Will QUIT.
Insurgent Forces Are Prepar-
ing to Lay Down Their Arms.

Havana, Sept 6.-The Cuban forces
are now concentrating at Rojas. near
Caibarien, where they are expected to
lay down their arms. All the insurgent
troops are moving in that direction.
on Friday at Manguito and ordered the
Cuban camp there razed and the troops
to be prepared to disarm, proceeding to-
ward ROjas.
General Rodriguez reports that Cen
eral Maxine Gomez is in very feeble
health
The news of concentration of the Gu
ban force with a vew TO laying down
arms and ending the war has already
haG a good effect. The cultivation OF
fields has been resumed in some quar-
ters. On several estates near Guines,
this province. work has been begun at
a daily wage of 20 cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-06

ly in the SIRENS wake, struck her with
terrific force, bows on.
The Siren was thrown almost on her
beam ends The steamship promptly
backed out and continued on her course
out of the capes at full speed without
stopping to ascertain the damage she
had done or to render assistance. The
captain will be proceeded against at
the next port he puts into. The Siren
Immediately signalled the flagship:
'Rammed; filing rapidly"
Beach yourself was wigwagged
from the San Francisco in reply and
the Siren promptly made for shore at
full speed. She glided upon the sand
without injury and was Immediately
surrounded by launches and boats or
dered to her assistance by the flagship.
Fore and aft anchors were rugged to
mold her and an examination of her in
juries revealed a great jagged hole
amidships below the water line. It will
be temporarily repaired until the YES
sci can be docked at the navy yard.
Her upper works were also stove in
bad1U
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-06

J. A. Sexton of Chicago, had only one or
two votes in the Illinois delegation
against him he is now losing some sup
port by the candidacy of Major Tom
Anderson of Topeka, who is getting
western votes that were depended upon
Tor Sexton, and who was considered as
a favorite in the race as the only west
ern candidate, until the Kansas man
was brought out.
I. F. Mack, the Ohio candidate for
commander-in-c is embarrassed in
his canvass by the fact that W. c. John
son of Cincinnati has been determined
on as the man for senior vice command
er and the two leading offices are not
likely to go to the same state. Com
mander W. z. Atkins has heretofore
been considered as the leading candi-
date for rear admiral of the national
naval association, but he is having
close contest now with Commodore J. f
r. Foss for that position. The contests
for the new offices have now become
quite animated among the ladies'
A letter was received today from
President Mckinley stating that public
business would prevent him and Mrs
Mckinley from attending the encamp
ment this week. The weather has been
last night and still cooler weather is
predicted for this locality tomorrow,
when the big parade takes place.
Makeup of the Parade.
The parade of today was under COM
mand of Grand Marshal M l. Hawkins
with Lieutenant Colonel George NJ.
Finch as chief of staff The first di-
vision was composed of union naval
veterans, the national association of
ex-prisoners of war, the Union Veteran
legion, Sons of Veterans, regimental or
gantzatiOnS and survivors of the Lopez
expedition to free Cuba. It was COM
manded by General Fred w Moore.
Following this came the second division.
commanded by Major Joseph [. GauI
and consisting of the Eighth regiment
United States volunteer infantry and
local companies of cadets of boys bri-
gades, mostly bearing arms
The parade required an hour or more
to pass given point and was every
where watched by crowds of deeply in
terested spectators. The dramatic ef-
feet of the arrangement Of the divisions
was the occasion of much comment
civil war, the men who manned the YES
sells in our unique navy, and thinner
ranks of ex-prisoners of that war.
Then came the sturdy soldiers of to-
black soldiers, the Eighth regiment
United States volunteers now in camp
at Fort Thomas, commanded by Col
Onel Hugg1ns. What a contrast! Their
full ranks, their vigor and vitality with
which they kept step to the enliVening
music of their band of colored musi-
clans, their fine soldierly appearance.
all spoke of the strength and life of the
strong nation whose defenders they are.
The spectacle was inspiring and the ef-
feet was evidenced by roars of cheer
ing all along the line of their march.
This was repeated as the boys of the
city schOOls-the younger hope of the
country-paSSed by bearing arms Com
ing first, however in the division, the
colored troops carried off the honors
and must have been thoroughly pleased
by the recognition given their soldierly
bearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-06
BOXES OF COLD.
Nine of Them, Each Weighing
$50 Pounds,
Brought Down by the Portland
From st. Michaels.
FEW LUCKY MINERS.
The Treasure Mostly Belongs
to Corporation.

San Francisco, Sept. 6.-The steamer
Portland just arrived from St. Michael
with one million and a half dollars
worth of gold dust and nuggets, brought
six boxes of the precious metal belong
ing to the Canadian Bank of Commerce
and three boxes for the Alaska Com
mercial company each box weighing
over 25O pounds. The lucky miners on
board were few, Charles Anderson.
John Lee, z. Nelson, William Young
ana James McMalOn being among the
fortunate ones Anderson is said TO
have cleared up over $4,000
The Portland brought news of q rich
strike on the Yukon in American terri
tory. The headwaters Of hayui5uk
have panned out rich and 400 men are
now in there and twice that number are
waiting to sledge in there this winter
Kayukuk is about 1000 miles from
the mouth of the Yukon and is about
500 miles in length. 1t is this side OF
AinOOk and from the latter place, from
Fort Hamilton and Circle City the pros
pectOrs will go in this winter.
Two miners were recently shot by In
dams in Lake Tagish. One was killed
and the other wounded. The criminals
have been placed on trial at Dawson.
James Murphy, one Of the Portland's
passengers says:
1T is going to be a hard winter in
Dawson and all along the river. Pro-
visions will be scarce and then the trOu-
BILE will come. Out of 80 river boats at
least 20 of them will be frozen in The
majority of the boats will go no furth-
er than Circle City if they get that far"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-06
TOPEKA WINS.

Modern Woodmen Return From
Atchison With Honors.
The Topeka delegation to the North
eastern Kansas Log Rolling assOcia-
ton, Modern Woodmen Of America, re-
turned this morning from Atchison.
The following officers were elected:
President-D G. Tillotson, Topeka.
Secretary-J. A. Hamlin, Lawrence.
Treasurer-Mrs. Annie Irwin, Leav-
enworth.
Executive conmittee-W H. Smith.
Atchison; W. w. Trew. Leavenworth;
and W. A. Snyder, Topeka
The next meeting of the association
will be held at Bismarck Grove, the
date to be set by the executive com
mittee.
In the competitive drill of degree
teams the first and second prizes were
won by the team Of Shawnee Camp No.
28OO of Topeka, composed of the fol-
lowing mem bers:
Chief Forester r. I. Palmer George
NJ. Buchanan, G. n. Ray, c. S. Bennett,
George w. Rhodes, A. S. Spencer, J.
r. Spetter, S. NJ. Rohring, G. 3. Mich
OILS, F. Sawyer, w. Dinus, Henry
O'Brien and George Boumus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-09-06
MISS GOULD'S OFFER.
She Will Take 20 Sick Soldiers
to Her Home.

Camp Wikoff Montauk Point, N. Y,
Sept. 6.-Surgeon General Sternberg has
arrived here from Washington to see
for himself how the camp looked and to
inquire into the sanitary arrangements.
General Sternberg said he had visited
the hospitals and that he had found
their condition excellent. He consider
ed that the camp site had been well
chosen. He was gratified by all he had
seen. He said that he had not come on
a special mission, but simply on a visit
of ordinary inspection. When he re-
turns he will make a verbal report to
Secretary Alger-
A thick drenching fog covered the
camp and a cold wind drove the mOis-
ture into the airy tents, where there are
$500 sick men.
Miss Helen Gould has notified the
hospital authorities that she has pre-
pared quarters for 20 sick soldiers at
her place at IrvingtOn on the Hudson.
That number of sick men will be sent
there.
The following died in the general hos
pital today:
Joseph G. Braun, company G. Twen-
ty-first infantry.
Louis HipSeel, company E, twenty
John W. Brawner, company A, Tenth
infantry
Burt Brown, company A, Seventeenth
infantry.
Semuel Dumas, company D, Ninth in
fantry.
Dennis Dixon, company G,Ninth cav
airy.
George GasceH, private, company I,
First District of Columbia, volunteers.
Sampel Carry, private, company B,
Second infantry.
Frank J. Eckley, private, company F,
o. Ohio