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The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-08
Potatoes with Their Music.

They are telling a story at the navy
yard about Captain Richard Leary, Of
the San Francisco. When that vessel
was last at the yard for repairs her
band played every night for the mon
at quarters, and later for the officers
mess. 1t seems that Capt. Leary was
very fond of one air called la Fal-
onla,1 and almost every evening after
the band had finished its regular pro-
gramme the captain would send out
a request that La Paloma' be
Francisco are loyal Americans to Il
man. BY simple process of reason
Ing it became evident to them that
LA Paloma,' from its name, must be
a Spanish air. This was enough to
make the air obnoxious to the crew.
Capt. Leary, in blissful ignorance of
the mental trouble he was causing his
lite air. One night there came crisis
in the matter. The men were scat
tered about the decks when mos
senger came forward with the usual
request.
Boys, this is too much,' said one
future Jim Hickey, springing up
Lets queer the blame Dago tune -
Standing nearby We're scrap buck
cts containing the remains of the
evening meal When the band struck
up the offensive air each man grabbed
cold potato or anything else that came
handy and let fly at the musicians.
The men proved that they could
throw straight as well as shoot
straight. The band kept on with true
Yankee fortitude, but it was in very
discordant fashion that la Paloma"
foated on the evening breeze. Capt.
Leary noticed the difference and sent
for the band leader, who plays a yio-
lin.
whats the trouble?7 be asked.
WELL replied the musician. sit
takes both my hands to fiddle, and /
can't do it well and dodge potatoes at
the same. time"
When the whole affair was ex-
planned Capt. Leary appreciated the
joke as much as any one. He has
found a new fayorite air now, and
''La Paloma' is discarded.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-08
MAN WHO WROTE DIXIE"
Dan Emmett Lives to See the North and
South Sing His Song Together.

Dan Emmett Lives to See the North and
South Sing His Song Together.
Perhaps very few people know that
Dan Emmett, who wrote "Dixie," is
still living.
His home is in Mount Vernon, O.,
where he was born and where be
hopes to end his days. The old man is
a picturesque figure on the streets of
the town. In his prime he was one
of the mid-century handles of New
York city, but now, with calm indif-
ference to the conventional, he usually
carries a long staff and wears his coat
fastened in at the waist by bit of
rope.
His home is little cottage on the
edge of the town. where he lives en-
tirely alone. On almost any warm
afternoon he can be found seated be-
fore his door reading, but he is ready
enough to talk with the chance visitor,
whose curiosity to meet the composer
of one of the national songs of Amer
lea has brought him out from town.
1t was this curiosity that took me to
the cottage. The old composer was
seated in the shade by his house with
q book open before him. As,I went
up the path l said, for 1 had some
doubt in my own mind:
Are you Dan Emmett, who wrote
'Dixie'?"
-'WeH, l have heard of the fellow;
sit down." and he motioned to the
steps.
s&'Won't you tell me how the song
was written?"
Like most everything else ever
did, because it had to done. One Sat
urday night, in 1859, as 1 was leaving
Bryant's theatre, where l was play
ing, Bryant called after me, I want
q walk-round for Monday, Dan.
1.-The next day it rained and I stayed
indoors. At first when l went at the
song | couldn't get anything. But a
line, I wish l was in Dixie, kept re-
peating itself in my mind, and
finally took it for my start. The rest
wasn't long in coming. And that's
the story of how Dixie was written.
1T made a hit at once, and before
Tie emu Oh l1e week everybody III
New York was whistling it. Then the
South took it up and claimed it for its
own. l sold the copyright for $500,
which was all 1 ever made from it,
III show you my first copy" He
went into the house and returned in
a moment with yellow, worn-look-
ing manuscript in his hand.
That's Dixie" he said. 81 am
going to give it to some historical So
ciety in the South one of these days.
for, though 1 was born here in Ohio,
1 count myself a Southerner, as my
father was a Virginian"
Half a century ago Emmett was a
famous minstrel. Those were the
balmy days of burnt cork art, when
Bryants theatre on lower Broadway
was one of the most popular resorts
in New York city. Emmett was born
In 1915, at Mount Vernon, coming Of
a family, all of whose members had
a local reputation-still traditional in
the county-as musicians. In his own
case this talent was but little less
than a crude and undeveloped sort of
genius.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-08

The chief popularity of the Philip
pine Islands is that there are any,
where from 400 to 2Oe6 of them. the
largest of which contains 10000 to &c.
900 square miles, with population
ranging from 10000 to 27O.oOo-ac-
cording to the encyclopedia, year book
or any other authority which may be
consulted.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-08
Blank Gum Cartridges.

Blank gun cartridges can be used in
a recently patented burglar alarm,
which has metal barrel to be attach
ed to the door by a screw, with slid
ing yoke actuated by a V-shaped spring
to strike the cartridge as soon as the
door is pushed open.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1898-07-08

-. zssEEz ALWAYS BUSY 7STgR1Szsy
I47-I49 MARKET ST.
NEW ARK
A COMPULSORY STOCK
REDUCTION SALE
1T is A SALE THAT WILL MAKE MERCANTILE HISTORY
AND CREATE NEW PRICE LEVELS

The walls of our present building and numerous
other alterations are to be made in order to connect it
with the new One and every stock must be condensed
and contracted in order to give the mechanics room to
work in. Come prepared to purchase literally, for
the values are stupendous the bargains more brilliant
than words can do justice to-
The best and choicest this figures
that do the of manufacture making losses
making them because of that absolute imperative need for
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
Z. w. Kearby.

ia fiftsan 1 menths n. old asG Saa attack Of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. I
gave it such remedies ms are usually CIV
en- in such cases, but rs nothing gave re-
lief. we sent for physician and it WINS
under his care for week. At this time
the child had been sick for about ten
days and WIS having about twenty-five
operations OF the bowels every twelve
hours, and we were convinced that unless
it soon obtained relief it would not 1--we.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy was recommended and 1
decided to tryit soon noticed u change
for the better; by its continued use a
complete cure was brought about and it
is now perfectly healthy.-C. L. Boaas,
Sumptown, Gilmer Co.. W. Va. For sale
by kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
CANTALOUPE ITEMS.
Bits of News Interesting to
Melon Growers.

The first shipments of water
melons of the season were made
on Tuesday. the 9Th, one car 60
ing to H. Woods, Denver, the 9TH
er to Victor. These places have
now had a taste of the genuine
Rocky Ford melons and will read
lily note the improvement over the
bogus stuff from Texas they have
had for several weeks.
The Melongrowers' manage
ment feel safe in saying that there
will be plenty of crates for every
body. They are now beginning
to come in lively.
A G. Conner goes to Trinidad
tonight to look after the watermel-
on sales for the association.
G. j. Samples made the first
sale of cantaloupes on Saturday.
His first shipment was on Mon
day.
The fool boys who destroyed
some of G. j. Samples watermel-
ons n few nights ago would dc
well to go slow as he is prepared
for them. A dose of fine bird shot
is none too severe treatment for
boys who destroy property.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
Your Friends in the Army
or Navy.

Do you want picture of their
ships, or of the cities they attack?
You can secure all this and more
by purchasing the newly issued
series of portfolios lin fifteen parts)
entitled "The American Navy,
Cuba and Hawaii" Nearly $50
large half-tone pictures of war
ships, cities, Havana, Santiago,
Honolulu, etc., forts, harbors,
batteries, rivers, plantations,-in
fact the very places where our
men have been and will be fight
ing. Also excellent portraits of
Dewey, Sampson, Schley and Lee.
All pictures accompanied by full
explanatory text and maps. Sin
gle parts ten cents; full set, $3.50.
Call at Santa Fe ticket Office. els
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

ESTATE OF Frank bingham, deceased.
The Undersigned. having been appointed
administrator OF the estate of Frank Bing.
ham. late of the county of Otero I'm the state
of Colorado. dcccnscd. hereby gives notice
thut he will appear before the county court
of said ',tcrO county. ut tile court house In
La Juntn In said county, at the August term.
1928. on the first SATURDAY In September next
the same being the I'd dizzy OF September, 1925.
ut which time all persons having claims
against sud estate are notified aud requested
Ia Rtticnd for the purpose Of hivlng the same
adjusted. All persons Indebted To said estate
ARE requested 10 make immediate payment to
the Undersigned.
Dated ut i.a I,lntn, Colo, this sth day Of
August, A. u. lkGS. j. n. BEATY,
li.lt Administrator.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
Santa Fc Excursions.
Excursions TO OMAHA.

LNCUkSIONS To oMAhA.
Excursion to Omaha 800 IS Rocky
Ford to Omaha and return. Dates oil
sale, Aug. Ii. Return limit Aug. %.
National Convention of Turner's meets
in Omaha Aug. 90 30. Rate from Rocky
Ford to Omaha and return, S22.S5. Fl.
nal limit Sept 9th. Date Of sale Aug
Doth.
80 day tickets to Exposition at one md
third fare for round trip.
Tickets good until Nov. 18th at 30 per
cent OF double the one way rate.
Grand Encampment Knights Of Pytli.
ias aud Supreme Lodge session, Indian
npolis' Aug. 22.29 and Aug. 30 to Sept.
10, 1893. Fare to Indianapolis and re.
turn e3l.55; dates Of sale, Aug. IL, 10, 20;
returning. Aug. 30. Tickets may DO ex.
tended to Sept. 10.
National Encampment &. A. r.. Gin.
cinnati, Sept 5.lU. Fare for round trip
S31 GO; dates OF sale. Sept. .. 3 md 4;
returning Sept. o, will be extended to
Oct. . on application.
Annual National Encanpment S. DIV .
Omaha. Sept 1916. Fare for round trip
2.S5; date Of sale Sept. 0; return limit
Sept. II.
Excursions to Colorado Springs and
Manitou every Saturday md Sunday un-
til October LIST. Saturday TO Monday
tickets Colorado Springs aud return
$3.50, Manitou S405. Tickets good on
Sunday only to Colorado Springs and
return $500, Mnnitou S2.15.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
VETERAN ASSOCIATION
Fair Grounds Rocky Ford, August 10
70 and FL.

Fair Grounds Rocky Ford, August 10,
70 and FL.
FRIDAY, AUG. 10.
Call to order 2 p. m. by President M.
L. Campbelll.
Election Of officers and other business
Campfire, 8 p. m. Music La Junta
glee club. Campfire addresses by Com
rade Blackburn and others.
SATURDAY, AUG. 20.
~ a. M, barbecue dinner.
2 p. m. Call to order in the grand
stand; address by Gen. w. T. S. May,
department commander Colorado ami
Wyoming. Address by Judge Geary of
Durango.
Sp. m. Music Rocky Ford glee club.
Campfire addresses by Comrade Mitchell
and others.
SUNDAY, AUG. q.
II n. m. Religious services.
u a. m. Basket dinner.
3p. m. Program by La Junta and
Rocky Ford w. r. G. Addresses by
Gen. May, Miss Foote Of Denver, past
president Ladies G.. A. r.; Col. Lock
hart and others. G. w. FENLAsoN,
Chm. Prog. Com.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by its quick cures and children my
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. II has won for itself the
best reputation Of any preparation used
today for colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or oh tinate coughs. Opera
House Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites,
burns, skin diseases and especially piles
there is one reliable remedy, DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve. When You call for
DeWitt's don't accept counterfieits OF
frauds. You will not be disappointed
with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. OPP.
era House Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
oA0ToEEA.
Bear, III. 11hs Kind You Have Always Bought
49, 6; q; ZM.;1;|;;;z:;;2;x'! e: '''''
The Best Remedy for Flux.

Mr.. John Matthias, n well-known stock
dealer Of Pulaski, KY, says: "After sui.
fering for over week with hux, and my
physician having failed to relieve me,
WINS advised to try Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy, and
have the pleasure OF stating TINT the hall
of one bottle cured me-" For sale by
Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
E. w. Kearby.

The electric fans now operat-
ed in Santa Fe Route dining cars
are desirable and seasonable ac-
cessions to an already unsurpassed
service. GIG
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
oASToEEA.
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The Rev. W. b. Costley OF Stock.
bridge, Ga, while attending to his pas
toral duties ut Fleetwood. that state, was
attacked by cholera morbus. He says:
"By chance happened to get hold Of a
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
md Dinrrhoea Remedy, and l think it
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

LOST, Dinry containing 3
pictures and name of Flora s.
kelsny. Finder please return to
Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

More than twenty million free sam.
pies OF DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve have
been distributed by the manufacturers.
Whit better proof OF their confidence in
its merits do you want? II cures piles,
burns, scalds, sores In the shortest space
Of time. Opera House Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

Electric fans are cooling. You
get them and other sensonable ar
ticles in Santa Fe Route dining
cars. SIG
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

Are you Troubled with Dyspepsia?
II 20. do not neglect until IT, Il too late this
opportunity Of riddins yourself Of this trou-
bic. pr. fenner's Dyspepsi. Cure. a. the
Indigestion. This Is { preparation long aud
successfully used In private practice BY one
Of Americas best qualified Physicians. who
tons. II not sntisd cd after using ono bottle
your money will b refunded BY
T.. w Kearby,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
STATE OF COI.ORADo.lss
COUNTY or OTEVO,

In the District Court.
Isaac W.. Larmorc and Geo; y. ,oRDER.
f.armorc for the benefit OF their
creditors to R. $. Bcail.
day Of June. A. u. ISIS. before the Court, upon
the application of Isunc ". Larmorc aud Geo.
creditors HOBBY Of said assiEnors TO show cause III Il
be discharged from their dsi.a and NO pcti.
lion p % ssd 70 sa TIC
Court being fully advised In the matter, ard
II appearing 10 the said court that the deed of
assignment in the above entitled matter was
filed mud recorded In the office of the Clerk
and Recorder OF otero county. Colorado. on
tho first day Of May: a. d; 1851. and that the
hcc said deed il fllc,i Is q. II. WinchciI. La
Jnntn. Colorado. and that the name and nd
q, III BEAN aR Ssky s Por ae Sa Of
RATIO md TINT the said application for said
order wns filed IN the oflice 81 the Clerk OF the
Il. junia. Colorado. on the tih dsy OF May.
1s!s. the court doth order adJudgc and re-
yuIrc that all ind singular the creditors of
the hrm name and style OF ]. W. and q. H.
such @ssixn"ss should not S e di.sS.rsed from rom
their debts. suid show Ing to be duly verified.
and iled with the Clerk Of TIL. Court q least
vembcr. A. u. 1sas. term Of snid Court, to-wit,
ten days prior to the ilth day OF November.
-djudRc that the first day of tho November.
A. ID. 1898. term OF the Court. to-wtt. tho ltth
a ay Of N Scy We, ,s ls r. e.. Incoming Of
the hearing "f said application and the ans.
wcrs HE'D thereto. And tho court doth order
the Clerk Of said Court published in some
newspaper published In Oiero county. Colo.
,adS K, for ea. fSu. sSee:sys week. prs,
said application and OF this order he by the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

"A workman wants job of
mailing up cantaloupe crates.
Leave word ut the Enterprise Of
flee.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

"A few choice lO-acre tracts
for sale on small cash payments,
only / mile from Fowler postoffice.
w. II. GIBSON.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

Ice Cream for families or par
ties made to order at the Cream
ery, Prices reasonable.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

You invite disappointment when YOU
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Ris.
ers arc pleasant. easy. thorough little
pills. They cure constipation and sick
head ache just ms sure rs you take them.
Opera House Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
STOCKHOLDERS SPECIAL NETTING.

Notice Is hereby given that there will be a
special meeting. of thu stockholders OF the
MOcky Ford Canal. Reservoir, tArni. Loan and
trust 20. at Odd Feiiows' lfill. Rocky Ford.
N rridRy. Aug. ~. 1857, ut 10 O'Clock u. IN, for
Allen. Z. e.. upon the proposed Ap,si,apn re,
eryOir; and To vote ON thr proposition of bet
tcring the services of tito c,nnl by purciHrc
oi carly prior rights to the use us wntcr, anu
q authorizing the borrowing OF funds 10 pay
therefor; and to consider the voting OF AN as
sessnient IN the stockholders IN rnise money
TO pay for snid prior rights, II the purchase 81
said rights shall be authorized.
by order of the Board of Directors,
W. A,COLr,. PresiIlent.
Rocky Ford. Colo. July 81, ,isps.
first pu6ilcation July s.lsps.. ~
Last Publication Aug. "a, l,Qs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

Truth wears well People liavc learned
that DeWitts Little EARLY Risers are re-
liable little pills for regulating the bow
els, curing constipation and sick head
nche. They don't grippe. Opera House
Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

When You call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Snlve. the great pile cure, don't
accept anything else. Don't be talked
into accepting substitute, for piles. for
sores, for burns. Opera House Phar-
macy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields to One Minute Cough Cure.
Harmless in effect, touches the right
spot, reliable and just whit is wanted. 1t
acts mt once. Opera House Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

{ 100000 To loan on Farm
Property. Loans closed AT
[ ONCE. NOW is your time
j. N. Fcnton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11

Electric fans to keep you cool
are new aud timely features Of
Santa Fe Route dining cars GIG
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-08-11
STATE OF COLORADO. ~.

COUNTV or OTEItO ~
I. Jane. Il. Pcarcc. Clerk OF the District
Court. do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is II true and correct copy OF nm or.
der made In the matter of tho assignment OF
]. W. and u. II. LnrtnUrc on the 9th dny OF
June. A. ID. 1898. as the same now appears OF
record In my Office. j. u. PKAWCH,
Clerk of District Court,
by q. s. Thompson. Deputy. g-1s
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10

in a position to push a genius in en-
bryo to the front He believed he had
discovered a dramatic gem, and he de-
termined to spring her upon the public
as we'll as the profession, as "a discov-
cry" Before tempting criticism with
mis- new star, however, he placed her
in the hands of the best stage instruc-
tors obtainable. had her thoroughly
trained in dramatic reading and stage
business, /" and finally flashed her up
On the eXpectant New York pubic as
q full-fiedged star. Probably no otner
theatrical debutante, either before or
since has ever had such preliminary
exploitation. The press was worked
10 perfectiOn; every dramatic paper
had a picture and sketch OF the new
star. and New York was billed as 1t
never had been billed before for
..1eeitimate" attraction. Expectation
was aroused to an unparalleled degree,
both among the critics and the pubic,
ana any failure to fulhll expectations
,vonld have resulted in d crushing de-
faat for the now star Her success
woe however. almost instantaneous. II
was declared that she was crude; thaC
oba had much to learn about stage
methods AID effective delivery; put Two
+binos were unhesitatingly admitted
che had beauty, and she had an lrres-
tihle magnetism. The tour that loi-
lowed was not markedly successful
from financial standpoint. but 1t was
an artistic triumph, and Miss Matner'
as She was known on the bllis, rapidly
advanced as a leading member OF ths
,,rofession. Hill was so much encoul-
aged that he determined TO revive
Shakespeare tragedy OF Romeo anu
Inlet" on an elaborate scale, Win Miss
NIather in the leading role, ana present
Il with such a company ana with such
ecanic environments as would consul
INTO distinct departure IN SNAKES
naaraan drama Those who recall tne
revivaI will remember with what iai.ii-
fulness 70 detail the project was WORK
cd ont Nothing quite so elapolate
he'd ever been put upon the stage py an
American manager, and purely do .
enectacle it was a notable ana histoilo
a;snlav Every set used in the pray
was carried by the company; the cos
tunes were superb. even those "oii,
nv supernumeraries costing Sc q d.
Thousand dollars. 1t is SAID ihdt elio
entire production cost Hill oTer s-o'-
600 before the curtain was raised on
the first performance. The company
vas an especially merltoFlols QUE
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10

Frederick Paulding, who had previous
Iy starred in Shakespearean roles, was
the Romeo; Mines Levick played Mer-
Quito ana the other roles were IN
thoroughly capable hands. The eX-
pense of the organization necessl1dteu
confinjng the route to the larger cl-
ties. and though the receipts Were
large it has generally been understood
that the expenses were still greater
and that the production was a losing
speculation for Manager Hill. 1t was
nevertheless an artistic triumph 1or all
concerned and advanced Miss Mather
RAPIDLY in the good graces OF the pup
lie.
Like all big attractions. the Mather
conpany carried it's own musical direc-
tor. His name was Emil Haberkorn.
While Manager Hill was looking after
The dollars i'll the front OF the house,
his fair star and the leader were buSl'y
engaged making love over the foot
lights. and one day the manager was
surprised to learn that Miss Mather
and Haberkorn were married Having
deovted his time and money to fur
fherjng the interests of his star, MT.
Hill felt that he should have been con
suited. and he felt grieved over the
matter. This ultimately led TO a rup-
ture between the star and her manager.
Hill withdrew, and Miss Mather reor-
panized a tour under the direction or
her husband The venture apparently
met with success; but after bret
welded life. the announcement was
made that Haberkorn and his wife had
senarated. The next step was a d.
vorce.
Then came a genuine sensation. A
reuort was sent cut from Milwaukee
thar the actress had been married to
Fred Pabst. son of Captain Pabst, the
Wen known millionaire brewer OF that
civ The story was at first denied,
Int afterwards authenticated, ana
then it was definitely announced that
Mrs. Pabst had permanently retirea
from the stage and would. henceforth
make Milwaukee her home. presently
stories of domestic infellclty began TO
leak ont. 1t was stated that the PaDsts
had refused to recognize the aelfess
81 member Of the family and that
their action had led to considerable Dit
terness between the actress-wlfe ana
her husband. Finally the denouement
came. Meeting on Grand avenue one
dav the couple engaged in wordy
altercation, and then. drawing A small
whip from under her cape, Mrs. PaosA