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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Guide" An American edition Of ,ais
work is sooa TO be issued by the Pat
mans. OF New York In general Nay
the points to be considered in the
window culture OF orchids ares First.
that during the cooler season me
plants are more or less inactive ard
need little water. Second. that dur
Ing the warm season. when growth Is
more rapid. the roots should be more
or less continually surrounded by
moist air. Third. that provision should
be made to protest the roots from be-
coming dry during the period OF
growth. yet allow a much more free
contact with air than is usual in tss
case OF mos; other plants: this 10 se-
oomplished by the nature OF tho re-
eeptaele In which the plants are grown
by using fbrous peat and moss for
potiins soil and by frequent watesings
and dippinss. Unless fresh rainwaisr.
or other water costaining tho neces-
sary festi!ixins elements. Is used 10
feed orchids there will be . gradual
degeneration in the constitution OF the
plants: but this Is a minor matter In
the culture Of few plants which can
be replaced at small expense. cai,ieyas
will usually survive n starving trea~
ment for ten or more years Orchids
are less particular about the architee-
iurai nature of their abode than any
other plants. Enclosed windows or
porch eonseEvatories answer well.-
vieks.
n~an Caitare.
The small white varieties OF beans
are the mos; easily raised and most
prolific. ripenins better and harder.
They bear dis;an: shipping or Ions
voyages better than the narrow or
soundish sorts. or the long or kidney
beans. but the latter sell much higher
In market. The navy beans average
twenty bushels per acre: all kinds
vary In production according TO the
season. The narrow ar. considered by
some the most uncertain. but In oths3
respects the most desirable.
!. growing ocass. IL Is more m OBJ
feet TO obtain seed than vines: to sue
eccd requires judgment, as well as
favorable season. Too rich land In
clines the vines to run too much 10
blossom after the first pods have
ripcnsd. Growers have succeeded best
upon sod plowed down SHALLOW: the
second year yielding the best. with
light cast OF manure sowed broadcast.
They should not be worked while the
dew Is on. less they become rusty. The
vines have longer root than the po-
Farming.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Chicago banks which have been afIix-
ing stamps to dnstamped checks pre-
sented by their customers have been
informed that such action is illegal and
that they must return to the customer
my unstamped check presented for
payment. From a practical point OF
view 1t might seem immaterial to the
government who stamped the checks
paid In bank SO long as all checks are
stamped. The instructions issued by
the martinets of the revenue depart
ment have omitted to state on which
part Of the check said stamp should be
placed-whether on the upper right
hand corner. the lower left-hand angle,
or on the center or at the side. Subse-
Quent rulings will doubtless clear up
these important and controverted
points.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio thinks tha,
about 10000 cavalry could ride all over
the Philippines and etfectualiy crush
the insurrection. 1t Is possible that
cavalry would And themselves at loss
In the matted junsles and dense tropl.
cal vegetation OF Luzon. and the fact
that both the Spaniards and the na-
tives did their fighting on foot through
scores Of years would indicate that the
infantryman is the best soldier for the
present war. II any cavalry are to be
sent, the colored troopers who have
seen service in the hotter territories
and the Indian scouts SO available p
frontier difficulties would seem to be
the best candidates for the task.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

A band concert in the new Mulberry
Bend park, New York city, brings to-
gether an enthusiastic audience from
the tenements of the Bend, the Points.
arl the Italian quarter. The people
sing when the band plays familiar
song, and east-side vocalism never
lacks force and scope. A visitor no.
ticed clear-voiced boy, sitting on the
raj of the pavilion, who led in some
Of the singing. and he sang his loud
est when "The Star-Spangled Banner"
was played. His companions Joined
in the vocal accompaniment; the little
girls, who had learned the song at
school, Joined in the rendering: the
whole mixed multitude uttered or
heard the language OF patriotism. Null
berry Bend loyalty to country is just
as precious thing as Fifth avenue
loyalty. The nation recognizes and
needs all degrees of intelligent devo-
ton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Brown no, OF tho potato: willing Of
stem and leaves and browning OF tubers.
Various Insects. such as Colorado
beetles, fea beetles. and blister beetles.
ssFrc as carriers OF the disease. These
Insects may feed on n diseased plant.
aad in their visits to adjoining healthy
ones infect the Tissues through bites
and possibly In other ways.
Treatment.-ThrouEh the South.
namely. In South Carolina, Mississippi.
Alabama. and adjacent states where
this disease is known to occur. a thor
oush system Of spraying. such rs rec
commended for early blight. should be
followed. In addition. all diseased
vines should be removed and destroyed
rs soon rs possible. and the tubers
should be dug and either used at once
or stored In cool. dry place. In
planting II would be well to avoid land
which has Just been used for tomatoes
Or egg-plants. and finally seed tubers
from localities where the disease Is alb
sent should be used II practicable.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17
n..~n r...,e Rot - -

Bro~n Potato Rot - -
n 7. Galloway: This disease oe-
ours in many parts OF the South. and.
In addition TO attacking the potato. is
found 10 seriously inIuEe esspianis and
tomatoes In tho case OF the potato.
the leaves. stems. and tubers are az
fse'ed. fhe disease usually manifests
isself by sudden willing OF the foliage
and soon the whole plant may become
Affected. the leaves and stems shrivei-
ins and then turning brown or
black The disease reaches the tu-
'bers through the stems. producing
brown ar black diseoiora;ioa Of the
tissues and ultimately a eomplete
6rrakins down or rot;ins Of all the
parts brown rot Is caused by baeil-
lus. minute organism. which multi
piles In the tissues and through Its
reiion produces the effects mentioned.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17
A.eis.s A-ssso.a si..r,.x o,,

L xavire gyms. q Frsaehn,, :.
came to this country in 1871 49,
article In ILLUSTRATION OF PAS. "
lished July :..ists. giving kIs -, ~
snees on the railroads OF ths ~
States. He says that a, ia, =
tho Baltimore and Ohio Rali,T,,
. length Of seventy leagues - = -
the cost OF the road Eas tI,fa
francs. the receipts ASS .iys .,.s|. = :
expenses i.9st.1ti fFaaes- n ~
gives considerable space 10 H. III
terror arrangements o. the sI.s-.I
cars used AZ ;ha, time AE4 say. 4,
''they arc actually house EhE:s -
ins Is lacking for the necessity a, Fl
and arc divided into eompagtEs.,, =,
sleeping rooms. some 10: -. -
somc for women Each rDorz -. !.
beds or rather little ecuchss /. ~.
tiers along the sides. lie Elat, = ~
account by saying that yalnabl,s ~
not particularly well taken ear, 4. :
In America there were no sa,s 49,
as sneak thlcyes."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Is II necessary to administer drugs
for tho cure OF disease TO constitute
one physician within the meaning OF
the state stntutes7 This question Is
to be brought before the Illinois board
Of health In dealing with the l!cend!ns
OF healers OF various kinds. and cspc-
eially In connection with the fact that
Christian scientists are pract!e!ns as
professional healcrs in Chicago and
charging fees for their services.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17
Germaas wiii coIo.,,

\ German syndicate. eneour,-s,
the proht Germans have alprsJ,s y y
In brazilian colonization, is n,...,,. ..s.ssl
for the purchase OF large trsr,s ~, 9
ON the shores OF Rio Panio in y Isst
terlor brazilian state of SiInsS . - =
q few hundred miles north ~ .s1sas .1
Janeiro. The object in VIEW T. 80 Z
nixation and the exploitation OF H.s.s' 80
Ian industries. n'ss.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

The derivation of diploma is traced
to Greek word meaning twofold. A
diploma has likewise double practical
Significance. 1t means that the recip-
lent has done something for himself
and his fellowmen. and that he il un
der obligation to do more.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

chauneey n. Dcpcw says tina. the
Fil!p!nos must be crushed. and crushed
without delay. Oddly enough. nobody
has yet tried the effect OF af;er-dinner
ora,ory as a means OF routing Asui-
naldo'a follower.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

There are two ways Of attaining an
important end-force and pefsever-
ance. Force falls to the lot only of the
privileged few, but austere and sus-
tained perseverance can be practiced by
the most Insignificant. Its silent pow
er grows Irresistible with time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

nishcd at the top OF one side with
heavy hooks. by which It can be hung
onto the top of the bin boards. At the
bottom OF tine box are other hooks that
hold the bag. The s-ain can then be
shoveled into the bags with ease and
without u second person to hold the
bag
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Valentine. the New Jersey cashier
who stole $4,000 and wrecked the
bank. 20, six year, In the pcnitontIary.
A man who stole pair of rubber boots
got nt,een months. Comments are IN
necessary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17
Bs~iasork sad g.sr,I.S

Three hours Of brain work uF,
stroy more tissue than a t,ay az :, o
cal exercise. Many men and s-!s
earn their living by ths.r b,aI.s n
tetters Stomach bitiers msks. ~ =
mind active and vigorous. TLIs 80 =
cine II an appetizer and a eure n, -
pepaia. A private revenue s,a,.n ~ ~
ers the neck OF the bottle. w
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Ostrich piumes are TO be worn In the
hats OF the British huksars. II is no;
supposed that the hussars will pay any
attention to the example OF ,ha; bird
In the hour OF dnager.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17
rosr Dealer for Aiisn'. r.s,.t,..

Ask roar Dealer for Aii.n's rss,.t,s.
A powder to shake In your sAse, ];
rests the feet. Cures tornI Bss!oaaI
Swollen, Sore. Hot, CallozS, Aching
Sweating Feet and IngroNin. Sala|
At all druggists and shoe s;orcs, :; s:,|
Sample mailed FREE. Address ALts
&. Olmstcd, Lc Roy. y. Y.
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n. . O. n.,,,..a ,... cr,a. q,

Tho baltimore and Ohio rsl!.r.. ,
now using crude oil on It's tan
though no; 30 extensively ss Ia
which do not use crushed s,o.. b.
ballast. There are many rosA s..s
inEn. stations. etc. where das "A
after the passage OF fast tra..i al
these places arc being heavily es.,r|
with oil. So far the results hs., I'D
gratifying.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Spain will DO well TO place Admiral
camara q, the head OF her new navy.
He is = gentleman Of excellent JudS-
menI
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

"My husband and I never ,sts %,
together In summer"
"why notY'
III we did "" wouldn't have ~,
thing to tell each other whsa " N
home"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

VIII the coming man use both
hands!" asks a scientist II he ever
undertakes TO carve an average spring
chicken he will.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

An artists sign isn't necessarily 4
sign Of genius.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17
EnaIilcs. Starch.

There arc many stnrchcs on The mss
but only ono !" FRui;lcss." Al sroecH-.
Il. Every good houscsccpcT ussst l7i
and be convinced. Large package 10;
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

There Is hope for all who are soft
ened and psnitenL There 10 hope for
All such.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Chicago has gone the eastern bus
business one better and now shows up
with the kissinS burglar. All that
Chicago requires Is little time In
which TO ;h!nk.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

The man who takes his ~hisSey
straight usually takes his walks 9TH
ervise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Two bottles Of Piso's Cure Tor Cos'T-e
tion cured me OF bad lung trouble IA
J. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, Mar. - II
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

We live In an age OF fact. not he-
uoa: for every effect Is assigned some
simple and natural cause.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17
A Convenient Device.

The accompanying Illustration will
give good Idea of how n box can be
constructed that will greatly facilitate
the filling Of grain sacks. l, Is fur
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

'pisrs has invented n SOAP ,ss, c...
be stolen from hotels and NalilrE gvs=t.
'iiow does it work. "oys. = rsSr
tho same na towels.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRicULTURiSTS

soes rp-to-Dsts Hints About Cai-
svsEoa of ths soil and Stsids
Shsrssf-Hessieaitsrv Vi,isaitars aad
Htorieuiturs-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

"wIii you have nrywoTf, &C y
Fourth!'' 81 think 30. Nisiiu's are eo=I
Ing and cook iH getting ready 10 lsAEt'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

A man has one big annoyance each
day and q woman has a dozen small
ones.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

"what is your opinion Of city pc'7l.
"'Thcy live too close together a.! 's'
apart
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

what nm important air Rodney E5s
bound to make n man feel big,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

A veritab'e Monls cris,o seems the
avenging angel o. the Drsyfus case.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

That's a queer family mex, tss..
why do you say SOP
"rhey own a $50 dog and h,r,
borrow our nafirons."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

The Care of Colts.-One important
thing for a breeder to understand Is
the care of colts. Let them get all the
exercise they need out OF doors. Oats
are the proper feed for colts. aad they
should have plenty Of them. When a
colt is brought up in feast and fam
inc" sort Of way he will not make a
nice smooth horse.-F. ]. Berry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Germs In the Milk.-with re-
gard TO the number of germs present
IN the fore-milk. Prof. Harrison found
that In the first few strains OF milk
removed from the teats they varied
from $4,000 to $4,000 per cubic cent?
meter; while the numbers present in
the remainder OF the milk amounted
to only from 800 to 1890 per cubic
centimeter. These figures clearly DEM
onstrate how important 1t is that tho
first few drops OF milk from each tsat
should be milked into a separate re-
ceptacle and subsequently thrown
away, and should on no account be
mixed with the bulk Of the milk.-Ex.
Rhode Island Lining Experimental
The Rhode Island Experiment Station
has issued brief summary of lining
experiments throughout the state. II
shows that there is much land SUM-
posed to be in fairly good condition
which can be largely benefited by
simple lining, and mentions inciden-
tally fact of general interest, name
ly. that beets furnish an unusually
good crop for testing soils as to their
lime requirements. The conclusion Is
reached that If lining is to be done
for timothy. to obtain the best results
It should be accomplished before seed
ing.
Coal Ashes.-Coal ashes should be
used freely about the poultry houses.
and they can not be put to better use.
Wood ashes are Objectionable for two
reasons-they contain the actual not
ash and injure the droppings by ,ib-
| Grating ammonia. Because tlsy arc
caustic they cause the feet and legs
of the fowl to become sore, especially
in damp weather; they will be much
more serviceable II scattered upon the
grass plot.-Ex.
Gluten is the name given to ono q,
/ the most important Of the nitrogen
GUS substances classed together under
the general terra protein" Wheat
gum" obtained by carefully chewinS
wheat, is a familiar EXAMPLE. II is
the gluten Of flour that gives coasist.
s1sy to dough.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Moles in the Garden.-various meth
eds are adopted to destroy or drive
away moles. Some persons appear to
be able to use mole traps to good ad
vantage. while other are not so sue
cessful with them. prbably because
they do not give the needed attention.
1t is said that kerosene oil poured into
n mole run. and then covered up. will
drive the creatures away. Bisulphide
OF carbon will kill them II 1t reaches
them; pour into the mole run about n
gill of carbon bisulphlde and imme-
diately cover it over: the fumes will
penetrate the runs for some distance
and will kill the moles II present.
Small bits of meat containing very
little strychnine will kill the animals
II eaten by them. Grains Of corn
soaked in strychnine and water and
placed in the runs are also said to be
destructive If eaten.-Vicks Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

Rotation of Crops Illustrated.-The
value Of rotation Of crops in prevent
ing plant diseases has been strikingly
shown in some experiments with egg
plants. One plat OF ground had been
grown with this crop for three sue
cessive years, when the crop was COM
pared with that of another plat on
which eggplants had not been pre-
viously grown. Rot was prevalent on
the old patch. There were five times
as many sound fruits upon the new as
upon the old land. The percentages Of
decayed fruits were only 16 per cent
against 81 per cent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-08-17

American Wheat in Malta.-Some OF
our consuls are doing energetic work
in attempting to extend foreign mar
kets for American products. Consul
Grout at Malta states: II realize that
Malta is but speck upon the map as
compared with other countries, but
there is market here for our wheat
which. If small. will at least prove a
factor in the sum total of our trade.
Since sending in my first report on the
subject am happy to say that already
one cargo of wheat has been landed
here direct from New York, another is
on the way and third has been prom
ised."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-09
BANK ASSESSMENTS.
Radical Change in Method to Be Put Into
Practice in iowa.

Fsac ical Change in Method to Be Put Into
Practice in iowa.
sBEs MONIES, Ia.,March 9.-Attorney
|tGeneraI Milton Rem1ey has decided
that national banks, in making their
statements to assessors, cannot deduct
from their capital stock the amount of
government bonds they carry. The de-
ccision was rendered for Auditor of State
F. F. Merriam, who is now issuing in
.structions to the county assessors
in all parts Of the state. The
attorney general holds that the
bank stock exists independently OF the
national paper held, and, therefore. the
total capital stock should be considered
by the the assessor
1t has been the practice hitherto to
assess the national banks for the amount
of stock after deaucting from the total
/ capital the face value of all government
bonds. 1t is not unlikely that the banks
will resist the assessment when made
under the new ruling of the attorney
general.
Another change in the ruling instructs
the assessors to consider not alone the
capital stock, surplus and undivided
earnings, but to base the assessment
upon the actual market value of the
stock assessed. Many banks, it is stated.
with small capital have much greater
earning pow er than institutions appar-
emily larger
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-09
CAMPAIGN AGAINST DIRT.

Government Contemplating Vigorous Ac-
ton in Cuba and Porto Rica.
NEW YORK. March 9.-That the gov
eminent is contemplating a vigorous
campaign against the unsanitary habits
of the residents of Porto Rico and Cuba
is shown in consignment which has
recently been placed on the pier at the
end of Pacific street. There are. 10
metal garbage wagons, with tight COW
ers, made after the latest models, and a
large number of metal garbage cans.
They are billed to the army depot at
San Juan. 1t is said that the govern
ment, in anticipation of the arrival OF
the unhealthy season, is going to estab-
lish thorough system Of garbage re-
meTal as practieed in our large cities.
A street sprinkler, plainly marked
sc. S." is also being sent to San Juan,
DO be used by the health officers. 1t is
understood that the shipment of these
sanitary appliances to San Juan is only
beginning, and that the government
intends to send similar outfits to all the
principal cities in Porto Rico and Cuba.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-09
co-oPERA g E ELEVATOR.
Grain Growers e ociation Has Plan 0
Act a Outlined.

Grain Growers e ocfation Has a Plan of
.Ac' q Outlined.
ST. PAUL, 8 CHI 9.-Articles of in.
corporation V g soon be filed for the
Farmers Ele, = + association, having
for its avowee lypose the building of
terminal eley. rs in st. Paul, Mime
apolis and d. h, to which the coop
erative elevators of the Northwest will
be tributary.
The plan that will be carried out if
possible is to build big terminal ele-
vatoT on theSite that was purchased by
by the statet$n 1898, on the lake shore
in Duluth, for elevator purposes. AT
that time is.junction proceedings Were
begun andathe supreme court decided
that the state could not embark in what
was called commercial enterprise.
The fun Is with which this site was
pUrchaseS. came from grain inspection
fees, and at the time the law was de
clared unconstitutional there remained
in the,state treasury abeat $50, 900 that
had bean collected for >the purpose o.
building terminal elevator in Duluth
and since that time it4a1as been in TIT
CUSTODY of the state.
What the grain growers and the ele
MISREPRESENTATION will.ask is that thi
money and the elevator site be turned
overtto them to carry out the origina
|lplan. If this cannetDe done, the stat
wilIst,e asked to lease the property ant
loanethe money at .a;nominal rate.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-09
NOTED CHARACTER GONE.
Death of Austin Ridwell, Bank of Eng.
land Forger, at Butte.


land Forger, at Butte.
BUTTE, Mon. March 9.-Austin Bid
well, one of the men who became fa-
NOUS through the Bank of England
forgeries. died here in his room in the
Mantle block. The cause of his death
was given as grippe. He was SO years
Of age and native of Chicago. towhici,
place his body viii be taken for burial
Austin Bidwell and his brother
George came here about two weeks ago.
They said they expected to start in the
mining business here. having backing
in the East. He was taken sick about
a week ago.
The story of the Bidwells is pretty
well known. By means Of forged secur-
tiles in 1878 they got $4,000, 900 from the
Bank of England, after victimizing
other banks in Europe by means of
forged letters of credit. Their idea
was to get $5O,OOO,00O and then COM
promise with the bank. In the big
game they failed and fed. George Bid
well was caught in France and Austin
Bidwell in Cuba. They We're tried and
given life sentences with their two con-
federates. After 20 years they were re-
leased.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-09
URGE A SETTLEMENT.
Republican Committeeman Take a III;
in the Delaware Fight.

Republican Committeeman Take Hand
in the Delaware Fight.
DOVER, Del, March 9.-Only five days
remain before the final adjournment of
the legislature and strong effort is being
made to harmonic the Republican fac
tons, thus securing the election Of a
successor to United States Senator
George Gray. With thise in view a
letter was handed to every Republican
member of the general assembly dur.
ing the day, signed by CongressmansC.
H. Grosvenor and Secretary Charlie Is
Dick of the Republican national con-
mittee, urging an early and final settle
ment of the senatorial question Th4
communication is regarded as favorimg
Addicks as he has the support of naa-
iority of the Republicans.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-09

"But we are wondering what oul
great neighbor to the west. the United
States, will do in this emergency.
at would seem now that the United
States will be forced by the necessities
of the case to take part in the delibera-
tions of the nations concerning China's
commercial existence. AS in Russia
there are in the United States tremen-
dous interests at stake, world in it.
self, where the wealth of large part
of the country seeks an outlet.
"Of course, can speak only for Rus
STA, but there seems similarity Of in.
terests to guard and to promote. Fol-
this reason Russia would welcome the
United States as factor in the council
of nations that must of necessity govern
the case"