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Cream of tartar is said to be

Cream of tartar is said to be
n sure and never-failing remedy
for smallpox The recipe is as
follows: One ounce of cream of
tartar dissolved in n pint of water
to be drunk when cold at short in
tervals. 1t can be taken at any
time and is preventative rs we'll
MS curative. 1t is known to
have cured hundred Thousand
cases without n failure. 1t never
leaves a mark, never causes blind
ness and always prevents tedious
lingering. This is very inexpen-
sive remedy and within the reach
of all. We advise our readers to
clip this item rs it may be of
great service to them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
Th. ov.rr.i,.r ef . J.ase.

A Judge the other day awoke in the
night to find his room IN the possession
Of two armed burglars. Covered by the
pistol of one OF the mnrauders, the
judge wntche<l the proceedings with his
usual judicial calm. One Of the depre-
antors found a watch. Don't take
that" the judge said, at frns little value.
and ia keepsake" "The motion is
overruied." replied tho burglar. ~ mp
peal" rejoined the Judge. The two bur-
glars consulted. and the spokesman
then rcpliei: "The appeal is allowed.
The cnse coming on before full'tri-
bunol of the supreme court. thnt body
is Of the unanimous opinion that the
decree of the lower court should be sus-
tanned. and II is accordingly 30 or
dered." pocketing the watch, court ad-
journed.-Household Wortls.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

In one direction the men show bet
ter judgment than majority Of women.
When the former go to church or q lec-
ture they remove their overconts. The
ladies', however. wear their heavy wraps
and go out into the cold air no warmer
dressed than in the heated church or
hall. The ladies' could make reform in
this respect which would contribute to
their comfort.
Many slick rascals are going about
the country swindling the unsuspecting
in various ways. They study up almost
every conceivable plan to catch the un-
wary. The hest way is to deal with peo-
ple you know-home business men.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
Cretcher's Pharmacy.

Recently Hon. J. H. Crowley nd.
dressed the La Junta Improvement soci-
ETY. in regard to the planting aud culti-
walton Of orchards and shade trees. His
speech consisted in answering questions
for two and half hours. Some Of the
questions asked were Of such nature
that an object leeson would be better
answer. Hence the sOciety accepted an
invitation to visit the Fairview orchards
yesterday morning, where they could see
for themselves how Mr.. Crowley did the
business. In the afternoon the society
attended the meeting OF the Otero County
horticultural society.
No more Ice company stock is to be
issued.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
The Melon Business A. Seen From
Religious Standpoint.
To tho Editor Of the Enterprise:


Religious Standpoint.
To the Editor Of the Enterprise:
Would it not be wise for US al
members OF the Melongrowers'
association to pause, in this the
hour of 80 many conflicting re.
ports, and seeming utter confu-
sion, and take time to consider,
what seems to be the great and
only cause of the failure of the
melon crop of the season just gone
by. .eas'.,..a
I have failed thus far in all the
different explanations given, to
discover wherein the name of AL
mighty God has been duly con-
sidered, as the Lord Of the har-
vest. Whether we bow in sub
mission to Him or not, we will be
compelled to acknowledge this
great truth, that we are entirely
dependent on Him for life, health,
weather, increase of goods; and the
very many blessings which come
to us unmerited. Now, is it not a
fact, that in all the history Of the
race, that God has demanded per-
feet obedience to His laws?
Whatsoever a man soweth that
shall he also reap, is as true to-
day as when it was uttered, not
only in the moral and spiritual,
but in the temporal sense as we'll.
Take heed and beware of covet-
eousness - But we have aimed
to get all out of life, and in every
thing we have simply left AL
mighty God. out of the question
entirely. We have failed to thank
Him for all His past bless ings
we have been very Indifferent to
the woes and ills Of our fellow men
about us, and, like the man in the
parable we have rubbed our hands
and planned for increased acreage,
bigger barns and personal ease.
In a word, it has been I, me, mine
and God entirely left ont.
It looks rs though the thought
of God ought to be in the melon
growers mind all the year round
seeing he is fairly and squnrely
and nakedly dependent on HIM.
AS if man had put the chemical
properties into the soil, We have
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
b. U. Dye Gives Financial Results
and Ralph Engstrom Tells
How The Orchard was

Some time since the Denver chamber
| Of commerce requested farmers and fruit
growers to send in reports OF resuts OBJ
tained, for publication in the Agricultural
and Horticultural Bulletin, which we'll
be distributed to show what Colorado is
actually doing in these lines. Mr.. Dye
has furnished us with copy OF his re-
port, from which we make the following
extracts:
Three ncres 9-year-old apple trees
Average yield per acre, 800 bushels; sold
for 3 cents per pound; making net profit
per acre. s525.
Half acre peaches-Yielded 5,625
pounds; sold for cents per pound; net
profit, 800 per acre.
Prunes, Oh acres 6.year-old trees
Average yield per acre, 1850 pounds in
the green state; sold for 3 cents per
ponnds; making net profit per acre, $500.
Cherries. Z, acre 6 year old trees-36
crates Mt s2 per crate; making net profit
per acre, s6O.
How 1t was Accomplished.
The following statement in regard to
what We have been doing this year, how
We have treated our trees and what re-
suits we obtained is furnished by request
Of several parties:
In order to be successful in growing
apples in the Arkansas valley, We must
give the tree tho proper care. To begin
with. the blight ought to be removed in
winter, md the cutting should be done
thoroughly. By dipping the knife, or
whatever tool used In removing the blight,
in carl,ol,c acid occasionally, We have a
good disinfectant which would highly
recommend. When the orchard In free
from blight the next thing is to give II
an irrigation sometime during the winter.
I prefer December. .Hs.4
Pruning may be done in the fall
or any time during the winter,
providing the weather is warm. Febru.
ary could be termed the proper time, but
I would not recommend pruning in
frosty or freezing cold weather. In treat
ing the knots white lead or mineral paint
should be used, a. grating wax ID not
sufficient to keep from checking back.
have been told that coal.tar is preferable
no as to find the different action OF the
three. U.,..-r r.-. q.
Now We come to the "knotty" points
in apple-growing. Whitewasling in
March is q splendid help to the apple
tree. This il the recipe recommend
Take one peck OF frssh lime. slack in u
vessel, ind while hot add n gallon oi
crude carbolic acid and pounds OF sui.
phur; stir we'll. In another vessel mix
IS gallons old soap n little lye, dis
solve 4 pounds OF sulphate OF copper
(blue vitrioD and pounds Of clear glue.
When ready for use reduce the former
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
War Pictures.

Moving Pictures illustrating
many of the most stirring events
of the late war will be shown at
Rockers opera house tomorrow
{ Friday evening. Also Patriotlo
Songs aud music by Wonderful
Talking Machine. 1t will be q
very enjoyable entertainment.
Admission 20 cents. Children 10
cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
Cheap Ten-Acre Tracts.

The Columbia Land 4 Cattle
Co. has subdivided a large tract
of land ut Swink Station on the
Santa Fe railway half way be.
tween La Junta and Rocky Ford,
into ten-acre tracts, and offer
same for sale in tracts to suit
purchasers and on easy terms.
Call on or address
CHAs. A. REYNOLDS, Sec.
2ltf La Junta, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
ACTIVE AGENTS m wAsTrEps n ;rs s,,,,S,.I.,: EVERY;

ACTIVE AgRNTs WANTED EVERY.
"A where for "Thc Story Of the Philiprinea"
" Mirat HaIstead. commissioned hy tho gov.
eminent Ms official historian to the war DC
partment. The book WAS written in hrniy
camps al San FrancIsco on tho PnSiic with
Gen. Merritt, In tho hospitals At Honolulu:
Manila. In the insurgcnt cAmpa with AEuinal.
DO, nn thcdeck of the Olympia With Dewey,
and In tho roar Of battle ~ the fall Or Mamie. ia
tlrcs taken By government photoMaphcrs on
shs spot. Large book. Low prices. BiE prof.,
~. Freight paid. Credit given. Drop all
trashy unofnclai war books. Outht frce, hd-
dress, r. T. Barber, &c.,. Star INSURANCE i,ds"
Ghicago. zZ-'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

the 1898 calendar, although it has
more artistic covers and is more
profusely illustrated. Any person
may obtain copy by applying to
the nearest Columbia dealer or by
sending five 2-cent stamps to the
Calendar Department, Pope Mfg.
Co., Hartford, Conn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

The sooner cough or cold is cured
without harm to the sufferer the better.
lingering colds are dangerous. Hacking
cough 10 distreesinR. One Minute Cough
Cure quickly cures IL. Why suffer when
such cough cure is in reach? 1t is
pleasant TO the taste. Opera House
Pharmacy. 4trT
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
Dull Market.

She lat the reception)-Well, Mr..
Rott, how is poetry now? -.
Mr.. Rott (rising young poet)-Nery
dull. indeed. Patent medicine verses
bring only fivepencc hundred words,
no activity ut oil in porous plaster ads,
and in the slump Of prices yesterday
children's food rhymes went down 30
points in IS minutes.-Tit-Bits.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

Great Clearance Sale
during the next week. Go
ing out of business Jan. 1
and until then will offer
great bargains in all my
lines. Come quick for snaps
P. j. Reifel.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

Christmas presents for Ladies
and Misses. Reduced prices.
Mrs. Keil.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

For n few days only l will
make IS Photos for 25c. A new
style of work. Orr's Photo Gal
lery, 49, tlt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

For Christmas Tree Orna-
ments go to Blackburn's. Recker-
Hagen Block.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

Carpets, Furniture, Decorated
and Plain Dishes at Stark's Furni-
tare Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
CHURCH NEWS.

The revival meetings at the NJ. E.
church continue with increasing interest
and crowded houses. Afternoon meet.
inRs are being held all this week.
Christian Endeavor topic: The
minor virtues and their Importance.
Phil. 3:12, IA; 4:8. Matt. 6:4S. Miss
Nettie Partner leader.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

Lost or Stolen, Thursday,
Nov. II, at or near the Horse
ranch. a set Of Wagon Harness.
send information to j. H. Morgan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

What subscriber wishes to
bring to us corn or oats and ad-
vance thedate on the ailress slip
ON his Enterprise?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08
Ending our yenr of'9S we will
sell our best Kid Gloves nt 9Scts.
The Golden Rule.

Those Meat Cutters at
Wilson $ are the best made,
something new.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

The Pope Mfg. Co, of Hart
ford, Conn.,, has issued the Colum-
bia Desk-pad Calendar for 1899.
This handy reminder has been for
years one Of the most pleasing of
special advertising features. We
note that the new calendar is very
similar in design and makeup to
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

which have in stock for Ladies' and Misses. Glsves bc
can be lifted or exchanged after Christmas.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-12-08

My stock contains splendid variety from viii
your attention especially to the new
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09
HOW TO COOK MUSH.
When Prepared According to the Di,
rections Here Given 1t Is In
deed a Royal Dish.

It would be hard to find a cook too
modest to claim a knowledge of mush-
making; yet how many, even among ex-
perienced housekeepers. make good
mush? Boiling water, cornmeaI and
salt-what simpler than to put them
together and cook them? Yet mush of
Indifferent meal properly made may be
better than that made of the best meal
wrongly handled. The water must be
freshly boiled and sailed, and ali the
meal as it goes in must encounteI the
same fiercely-boiling temperature. TO
burst the starch-cells, as direct heat
pops" corn. Therefore. making mush
takes time, for the meal must be added
SO slowly as not to stop the boiling, as
well as to avoid Jumps. a thick iron
pot, porcelain lined, is the best thing
to cook it in. and wooden spoon or
paddle should be used for the stirring
Sprinkle the meal in slowly with the
Left hand while stirring with the right.
Tie proportions of the ingredients viii
vary with the quality of the meal or
it's character whether crushed or cut) J.,
but an average rule would be four
quarts of water, one quart of meal and
two tablesPoonfuis of salt. When all
the meal has been smoothly stirred in,
cover the pot closely. and stand it
where it will give an occasional bubble
for three or four hours-or for half
a day. Do not disturb the surface, as
stirring permits the ''eXtractives'' or
1avors to escape Mush made of good
meal by the above method, and served
with rich cream, IS a royal dish.-Elia
Morris Kretschmar. in Woman's Home
COMPANION
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09
TOM. THE NAMES MASCOT.

lister to his wants, and nothing but wa
ter and ruin on every side! How glad
he must have been to hear voice that
he knew, and to he taken on board tt e
United States steamship Fern, in Ha>
vana harbor! A few days after he was
placed upon a chair to have his pic
ture taken. This chair was large
wicker armchair which was saved from
the wreck of the Maine. Tom sat in it,
and tried to look pleasant, as the pho
.ographer told him. He felt peaceful,
lis foot was well, he had just eaten his
favorite meal of fish, and the first pose
was a success. A second was attempt
ed. Tom was almost asleep, and looking
very happy, when "Bruiser," the
Ferns dog-a big, rough fellow with
loud bark and sharp white teeth
came near. Tom arched his back like
contortionist at circus. His tail
swe1led and the fur stood out till it
seemed twice it's natural size; and so
the second picture was taken.
Tom is quite a navy cat. He was
brought on board the Maine by an Of
jicer who took him from the United
States steamship Minnesota where
he had been I don't know how long. If
Tom is still on board ship, he must feel
very frightened when the big guns are
fred, and I fear his tail will become
permanently large. and his back a con-
tinual bow! However, Bruiser left the
United States steamship Fern after
awhile, and appeared on board Che ST.
Paul at Philadelphia. He was plucky,
lively fellow, full of fun, and no re-
specter of persons He would lust as
soon rush into the captains cabin as
into the galley. Poor Bruiser! He was
only cur, although. while he was a
puppy, he concealed his plebeian pedi-
gree. In short time, however he
showed his cur-like qualities. and was
sent on shore.
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Frightened hx q Mirror.

There is a story of diver who saw
two ghosts. He had gone down to the
wreck of large steamer and was cross
ing the main saloon, when two gray
shapes of enormous size came ambline
toward him. He did not wait to make
notes, but gave the danger signal and
was pulled up. Told in the cheerful
Eight of the day, it seemed rather q
lame story, so another diver went down
te see what he could make of it. Toward
him also came the ghostly gray shapes.
He stood irresolute for momen! and
then, going boldly forward, struck his
Ratchet through-a mirror. The
ghosts were only dim reflection of his
own legs, much enlarged, of course, as
everything is that diver sees through
the great frontal eyes Of his helmet.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09

Meanwhile the tide had gone down
during this period of anxious expectan-
cy and as daylight approached one OF
US observed what looked in the mist
like post projecting out of the water
where nothing had appeared the previ-
GUS afternoon. Then did we realize
the reason of the sudden disappear
ance OF the missing ironclad. She had
struck a torpedo and had gone down
into the water as silently as 81 spirit
her smokestack alone revealing the
fate that she had met in Charleston
harbor on January Is, 1865. carrying
with her to a seaman's burial GO men
of her crew"
Remember, torpedoes had just been
invented then; now the whole world
recognizes their value in wars work OF
destruction.-Philad Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09
A LESSON In WAR.
The Experiences of a Noted Missouri
Statesman. Colonel and
PHILOSOPHERS.

That eminent Missouri philosopher.
Col. John L. Crisp, sat in a group of
statesmen, and grew reminiscent on
the civil war. when that war came, :"
he said. II was secretary of the SEN
ate in Missouri. There were 200 men
in the legislature. and they were all
warmakers. Connected with the legis-
lature in various capacities were per-
haps 500 more men. and they were all
for war. Altogether. l suppose there
were gathered a Jefferson City at that
time about 1000 men engaged in war
making. 1 don't suppose a more war
like body of men ever assembled in
the history of the world. Listened to
them. and I felt it was my duty to
fight. 1 joined the confederate army
under Price and Mccullough. As now
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fngzthat the ironclad might withdraw
before we could get chance to send
her to the bottom of tia sea, as we
had done her companion, the Keokuk.
with the cannon of Fort Sumter. In
the silence which still ensued my
heart beat so loud that it sounded in
my ears like a drum summoning
Lesesne to do his part, for I was sure
that he could sink her where she then
stood Yet the same unaccountable in
action continued. Calling for the third
time L exclaimed: Lesesne, in Gods
name why don't you fire.
81 have lost sight OF the monitor
SIR answered the artillery captain.
almost beside myself with excite
ment land disappointment. I hurried
below, raised my field glass and gazed
seward: but nothing could l see OF
this unfriendly visitor, the ghostIy
warship having vanished as complete
~ as if she had been an optical Illusion
To say that we were amazed is to ex-
press our feelings very mildly, and we
continued to scan the ocean, search
ing for the missing craft in every d.
rection until dawn began to break
over the cold gray sea
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09
SPIDERS ARE CUNNING.
One Species Builds It's Nest Over the
Very Mouth of an Insect
Eating Plant.

Mr.. r. I. Pocock, the English natural
list, tells an interesting story of the
spiders which dwell in the flower of
the pitcher plant of India and Austria
liza. This flower is an insect trap.
Around its upper edge it is brilliantly
colored and sweet with honey. Lower
down the walls are waXy, and so smooth
that no insect can gain foothold upon
them. The bottom of the pitcher is
filed with liquid, containing several
acids, which possesses the power of
digesting Organic matter. The luckless
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09

insects which fall into this liquid are
gradually absorbed by the plaTt. But
while most insects carefully aTNd this
leath trap, particular speciesaof spi-
ler chooses 1t as dwelling plSce. BY
spinning little web like a carpet over
part of the waxy interior of the pitch
sr. it is enabled to stay there in safety.
These spiders have apparently chosen
their singular home just because of its
dangers. In such a place they are pro-
tected against their enemies. Ii
alarmed, the spider drops into the liq-
uid at the bottom of the plant and
remains there until its enemy has dis
appeared, escaping afterward, prob
ably by means of a silken cable which
it had spun as it fell. A short sub
mergence in the digestive fluid is not
injurious to the spider.-Youth's Com.
paniOn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09
MESs|alE@I1fI;7[Ei FR|A
7e(Glg5S2 IS
GIFT FOR AN INVALID.
Unique and Charming Idea for bring
ing Holiday Sunshine Into a
Sick-ROOm.

Is there among your friends weary
invalid for whom you are longing to do
something beautiful and helpful at the
coming holiday season? If SO, you can
not do better than to undertake the
preparation of wonder bag for Christ
mas. A wonder bag is large bag
filed with gifts from many friends,
which are to be drawn out on special
days, according to accompanying direc-
tons. 1t may be arranged to last for
any length of time-three months, six
months or a year-drawings being
made once, twice or thrice a week, as
may seem best. Since the recipient of
the bag is not given list of the
donors, nor informed of the character
of the gifts, double surprise awaits
her at such drawing. This contributes
not little to the novelty and charm
of the scheme
Make a strong bag of suitable mate
rial-cretonne, denim, canvas or linen.
Embroider it with initials, a monogram
or other suitable design, and finish it
with stout draw-strings of broad rib
bon. Since it is to hang in the sick
room for SO long time it should be
made not merely durable and servicea-
BILE, but also dainty and attractive.
Wrap each article III tissue paper, u.s.
ing many tints; mark it with the name
of the donor, and tie it securely with
narrow ribbon of a contrasting color,
leaving one end long enough to be used
in drawing it out. Pack the parcels
carefully in the bag, heavier ones at
the Bottom, and let the long ribbons
hang outside at the top. Gifts appro-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09

women enjoy such freedom of speech as
do the Turkish women, for there is ab-
solutely nothing they cannot and will
not say. A married woman retains full
control of her property, for Turk never
dreams of interfering with his wife's
matter how whimsical
of her money and chattels. Turkish
wemen are careless mothers. They as
sist in the household work, no matter
how many servants they have, just to
pass the monotonous time away.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09

cites. Then she has her bath, a long,
perfumed, comfortable affair. After
that she attends to the comforts of her
husband, lighting his hubble-bu bible, or
water-pipe, bringing his fresh robe, hot
coffee and slippers. If man of affairs
he attends to his mail while his wife
sits near, the children trooping in for
caresses and to beg for money to buy
sweetmeats. The custom of giving
pence daily to the children is so uni
versal that it is practiced even by the
poor. Except the women of China 10
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09
THE NAMES MASCOT.
Mrs. Stxsbee Tells of the Cat THAI
Survived the Historic Exp1O-
sion in Havana HarbOr.

Mrs. Charles D. Sigsbee. wife of the
commander of the Maine, writes of
pets in the Navy" in ST. Nicholas. Mrs.
Sigsbee says:
Almost everybody has heard of Tom,
the cat that was found Oh the su-
perstructure of the Maine after the ex-
Tlosion. Tom was wounded in one foot,
and was doubtless feeling very blue in
deed, with his fayorite sleeping place
destroyed, no friendly hands to min
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09

pirate for special days, such as the
invalid's birthday, July 4. April 1. East
er Sunday, February %, very weary
day." stormy Sunday" ETC.. may be
designated by tiny cards attached to
their ribbons. Most of the gifts, how
ever, should be left without dates in
order that the invalid may have the
privilege once in awhile of deciding
which ribbon to draw.--Belle M. Brain,
in Woman's Home Companion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-12-09
WOMEN IN TURKEY.
They Enjoy edom OF Speech and
Wives Rs ram Full Control OF
All Their Property.

Divorce is rae among the Turkish
peasantry and the peasant women seem
far happier than their Weather sis
tiers. The peasant man OF Turkey is an
upright, wholesome fellow, is kind to
his wife and family and not capricious,
as is the Turk OF luxury. Turkish Ia
dies of rank are as addicted to cigar
cites and coffee as are their husbands.
Every Turkish lady starts in her day
with a cup of coffee and several cigar