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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

Inspcctor-Gcncral BreckInrIdsc. rc-
porting to Secretary Root, suggests the
employment OF officers returned from
foreign service. and unable to perform
qthcr duty. rs professors OF military
science at military colleges. There
arc many Indications that the reign
OF peace Is yet far OF, and until the
millennial sun chases away the mastial
clouds that brood over every land II
may be wise to instruct the youth Of
the country betimes In military drill
and discipline. a defensive force will
always ba necessary here as eiscwhers.
md this plan offers congenial and easy
tasks to men whose health has been
injured In their eountry's service. and
promises to provide at least frame
work on which to build up an efficient
force to meet any national emer-
gency.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
FEcts Regarding u Dry Orchard.

Raising trees without irrigation. on
precipitation OF fifteen inches. seems
an absnrdity to the man with the ditch
but is In reality very simple promo.
sition 10 those who understand il. In
many OF the arid regions Of the world
too numerous to mention good trees
are grown with less precipitation and
III n hotter climate than Colorado, In
the banner wine district Of the world.
that of Samona. California, with nm
annual drouth of five months or more,
anu n precipitation about the same ms
Colorado. irrigation has been entirely
hpandon"u III favor Of cultivation. the
results being more sugar. better wine
and longer lived vines.
Ihe whole secret of rajsinp treos
without water lies In the fact. that If
a perfectly dry piece of prairie ground
Is worked deep enough and laid omen
10 thc elements without croppinr.
moisture begins 30 accumulate therein
"ntii at the end of n few years n body
OF moist ground several feet In dcpth
Is the result. In other words. the gain
IN moisture exceeds the evaporntIon
PROVIDED the precipitation il properly
taken care of. To any one who 10
aonntiul ns 30 the supply of moisture
IN his vicinity for orchard rruuiro-
ments, l would say test II on these
lines. V" '"ese
Nheh W" consider that the roots of
II tei-ycar-old tree often attain n drntb
OF TWO or more feet In Il single season
IL Is easy to understand how littI. a
SIN months drought can affect such n
Lree. anu yet 1t seems an astounding
iact TO some that trees can be raised
Ill ARID districts where no crons wh,t.
ever are possible. | was warned some
years ago about n mysterious driving
OUT process which Is supposed to affect
trees III winter, but on examining s,,cl,
trees FOUND in every case rupt,,rr nf
the sap cells by frost. showing th,t
,ney were TOO sappy TO withstand thc
low temperature '"e
rev warm days In winter ,ro ort,,
suiiicicnt to cause the san coils ON ,i,,,
sou'h Sidc OF the tree to fill, provided
.le roofs are gorgcd with water. nnI
.iic next colu snap does the rest. tho
erect ON the cells being cxoctIv Tho
same as on an iron pipe filled with
"a'er. cultivation in nm orc,o rI
causes the trees to asslmiInt, bun,,,
Win remarkable rapidi,y. therefore no
crops should be planted betwccn tho
toms ana surface mnnuring with rot.
scu c organic matter should bc In or,Inr
nom tnc start. with n tcn.ront hnnn
hiiue cnltivntOr one man win , 80,
timo 'o from seven to ten days
im e III the thorough cultivation dir
"E IN" growing season of 2OOO treos
"'SohS IN Field and Farm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
Invention to Usc Rays of the Sun.

City of Mexico, Jan. 16.-Professor
Elihu Thomson of Lynn. Massachu-
sets, the famous electrician and inven-
tor, has pending here ready to issue n
patent on what he calls the "sun furn.
ace" which he claims is adpatabie to
smelling ores and generates heat far
intenser than the electric furnace.
Metallurgists here say that it Is prob
ably well adapted to glass-making and
manufacturing of carbide. The appli-
cation made by Professor Thomson Is
n wide one, and after thoroughly study.
ing it at the patent office 1t has been
granted as complete novelty. The
invention Is likely to interest mining
men and large smelters.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
REMOVAL BY GENERAL WOOD.
An omeiai Charged with Derciiction of
Duty Probable Successor.


Havana. Jan. l3.-"Fcdcrico Mora,
fiscal OF the Supreme Court. is hereby
removed from office FOR tn. good OF the
public service.
This removal Is the result OF m In
vcstigation into the conditions existing
In the administration OF Justice under
his supervision"
The foregoing official order was
handed TO Scnor Mora this morning
by General Wood. Scnor Mora's fall
has been predicted ever since the first
case was brought against the custom
houIc officials and the disgraccful con-
dition OF the prisons. especially as af-
fecting those awaiting trial. has been
generally charged against him.
Senor :indrndc and Scnor Pierra are
prominently mentioned ns possible sue.
ccssors. General Wood Is particularly
dcsirous OF securing the services OF nm
able and honest lawyer. an indefati-
gable worker and man whose 10y
atty TO the Cuban cause Is unpuestion-
able. Senor Andradc has a strong po-
litical backing. but by many he is con
sidcred too vigorously nnti-Amcrican.
Senor Pie IRA was formerly editor OF
the Indcpendcncin. His loyalty to the
Cuban cause Is unQucstioncd. and. as
he lived many years In the United
States. he is friendly to the Americans.
Either appointment would probably be
popular with the people.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
Hold-Ups Use n Carriage.

Chicago, Jan. 13.-AIrs. John Corso
OF 800 Dearborn avenue was seizod h,,
robbers shortly after midnight a,
Chestnut street. near North CI,r,.
street, thrust into a cab and aftcryvnrL
robbed OF diamonds valued at 5000
She was Drutally beaten. her honLs
lacerated and her face bruised. Sho
was so badly hurt and SO comnlctnI,
overcome that she is almost prostratci
Inc only theory that would 6t tho
case is that the diamonds worn by Mrs
Corse We're exposed to view while shc
was trying TO get into the drug s,orn
IN North Clark street and that sbe
was followed by the men in the cnh
Ahe Chicago avenue police are puzayed
ever the affair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
BULLER ADVANCES.
B~sins y Flank Movement Hut May bs
Iiind-red by the Iuseis'

London, Jan. l2.-The war office this
morning received the following dis
PATCH from Genera! B.;iler. dated
Springfield. Thursday, January llth, ~
0:2O evening:
Il occupied the south bank OF the
Tugela river at Patgelster's Drift TINS
morning and seized Pont. The river II
flooded. The enemy j. strongly en-
tTrnched about four and II half miles 10
the north"
General Buffers twenty-eight words
announcing his forward movement are
interpreted as meaning that he has
passed around the western end OF the
Boer lines az Colenso ana j. now sew
cral miles behind them. nnd wIthlh
fourteen miles OF General Whites out
posts nj f.adysmIih.
The Beers "a few days ago had forces
with guns mt Springfield, where Gen
eral Butler dates his dispatch. These
commnndos have been obviously dis
lodged. either 10y fighting or vancouver
Ing. the Beers retiring across the IuGe-
In as General Butler advanced.
From General Buffers dispatch.
coupled with the fact Shnt unofficial
Intelligence from the seat OF war has
virtually ceased sine. Monday. the de-
ductIon IL drawn that Important opera
tIons are In progress against the BoeF
intrcnchmcnts.
The death list from cntcrlc fever and
dysentcry mt Ladysmlth. averaging
from eight to ten daily. ar. considered
morr serious than the casualties OF sat
uriay's fight. ms they Indicate the
frightfuily unsanltnry condition OF the
b.icagucr,-i town. \ letter from Lady
smith. dated December 9Th. says that
even then ninety ssit OF every 80 men
In the battalion OF which til. writer IL
a member was sick with dyscnicry or
cntcric fever. and according TO a lis
patch to the Daily Chronicle dated Jan
uary s'h the patients aud attendants
In Tomb camp. where the hospital u,
then numbered $50.
Remarkable scenes Of patriotism
We're Witnessed In London last evening
after short service held for the vol
unt-crs In 81. I'nul's cathedral The
vast audience was slow TO dispcrsc.
Ladies' stool up ON their chairs beck
onlnE and calling to brothers, sons AMI
friends In the ranks. the latter signal
ling back. \ scene OF great animation
cnsucd. The orgnnist introduced n few
hars OF the national anthem In conclud-
Ing III. voluntary. The effect OF this
was magical. First the volunteers and
then the congregation 'G7S up the
strains anu the vast cathedral was
iiiici with enthusiastic song. These
demonstrations were renewed by i'm
mcnsc crowds outside. st. Paul's
churchyarl and Ludratc hill were
black with people. and Il was lmpossi-
BILE for the volunteers 10 march. Indi-
vidunl members were pulled out OF the
ranks by their friends and admirers.
who raised them on their shoulders
and thus carried them down Fleet
stree; TO the Temple. Those who cs-
capped holsiine proceeded slowly. sur.
rounded by cllneine women.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
REESE SET FREE.
Jadx. Ih.yer ss,. the Arsss, Wa. II.
legal


81. Louis. No. Jan. lG.-Juigc Amos
Thnycr OF the United States Circuit
Court to-day. Mt Topeka. granted an ap-
plIcaiIon for n writ OF habcas corpus
and ordered the release OF John T..
Reese. n member OF the executive
board OF the American Mine Workers
OF America. who was arrested ut Fort
Scott, Kansas, charged with violating
nm injunction OF the District Court OF
Kansas.
Last October. when n strike was In
progress In the mines of the Western
Coal Company OF Missouri. In Kansas.
n suit was brought cnJolnlng amy one
from interfering with the men mt work
therein. John T.. Reese went To the
scene OF the strike from his home In
Iowa. and was arrested FOR address.
Ing n body OF miners. lie was convict
ed OF contempt OF court and committed
To jail. lie then made application for
the writ OF habcas corpus. which was
granted to-day.
Judge Thnycr rules that while n
court may punish FOR any net that
might be construed as an objection To
the execution Of the laws. II has no
right to impos. penalty where indie
pendent or individual rights nrc In.
volvcd. II was contcni-i by counsel
for defense that ns the injunction did
not include any save those who were
citizens OF Kansas he could no; h. held
nmcnnblc to II. II was chiefly ON this
point OF non'Jurlsilciion TINT the ease
Wa submitted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
Fall to Conquer the Yaau,..

Ortiz, Mexico, Jan. 15.-Small bands
of Yaqui Indians have become very
annoying to the Mexican troops during
the last few days, and frequent skir-
mishes have occurred. A few nights
ago 100 Indians boldly rode into the
corral and stampeded over 200 horses
belonging to the troops. The Indians
nfterwnrd captured the animals for
their own use. 1t is almost impossible
to get supplies to the troops. owing to
l..e 1aqufs guerrilla tactics. General
Torres men are living on the country,
and there are times when they must
suffer severely for lack of food. Amer
leans who have come from the Yauui
country say the troops have made no
hcndway toward putting down the re-
bcllion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
ALL KINDS OF RumoRs.
Unconnrmsd Report of Mossmear. About
Ladysmi'h.


London. Jan. lG.-Eycry possible and
impossible development il reported
from Durham. PieiermarItzburg and
Cape Town this afternoon, that Lady
smith IL relieved. the BOers retreating,
Butler ON the east, Warren on the
west, and Vice versa. But all II mere
rumor.
The war ofiicce remains mute. The
only relief to the general suspense ls In
the opinions OF newspaper experts
Williams. In the Leader. states posi-
lively that warrcn's division Is i've
miles northwest OF Springfield, where
Buffers headquarters ar.. and that the
plan is TO attack the Beers ON the
northwest OF Colenso. push through TO
Ladysmith and thence southwest To
Bloemfontcin.
The foreign military attaches have
left Butler TO Join Roberts nj Cap"
Town This indicates return To the
original plan OF campaign.
Wilkinson. In the Morning Po-f, u
skepticai OF reports from Durham that
Warren Is going via WecncD. Such II
dividing OF Buffers forces would bc
playing the Boers' game, enabling
them to crush the British plecem.nl.
kltchcner's wcll.known stringent GER
sorship tends To the belief that suppo-
sitions only and misleading cables are
allowed through. those that are only
guess work. and that probably ihcr.
Will b. no news before Wednesday or
Thursday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

Phillips Brooks said. In the Ian,
Thanksgiving sermon he preached: II
defy man to put his nngsv upon any
page OF history when II was clearer
than IL Is today that man has some
thing to do with his brethren and tina;
they are his brethren. Yes. II belongs
to nations. too. No nation dare act In
sublime ScifshncRS." Whether tho ro.
strainlng motive be high or low. tho
fact of greed. envy. hate, under some
control. is n ground Of hope for in
dividuals ant govcrn&cnts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
INVENT A SUBMARINE LIGHT.
oe>iee Attract. tho Attention Of the Rus
siaa Naval Attar:,s

New London. Conn, Jan. 15.-Cap-
tain W. Baron Fcrsen, naval nttachc
OF the Russian government. stationed
nt Washington. has been In this city
for two days Investigating the subma-
rinc arc light which was invented dur
ing the Spanish war by +. q. Hall,
Jr., and .. L. Burdick. two Yale un-
dcrgraduatcs.
Capt. Fcrscn. who Is an expert In
submarine work. was so pleased with
:he invention that he told them that
he would recommend that the Russian
government purchase enough OF these
lights TO equip the Russian navy. and
ordered one OF the lights. which will
be shipped to Russia Mt once. The
test. 1t Is claimed. proves that Hall and
Burdick by their invention have prov
eli that air is not necessary to an arc
light. This Is something that has nj
ways been considered absolutely cs-
scniial. by the use OF this light.
wrecks can be lighted Mt n depth of
200 feet below the surface of the sea.
so that photograph can be made of n
sunkcn ship. This Is the limit depth
at which divers can work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
FRENCH FIGHT WITH CHINESE.
boundary Dispute Results In n Lively Lit
tie War with the Oricntai..

Tacoma. WASH. Jan. 15.-The steam
cr Elm Branch brings news from
Shanghai that French warships have
tnken possession OF Kwong Chuu Wan
Bay, where n boundary dispute has
been pending for several months.
The French commenced operations
by SELLING two Chinese gunboats. de-
stroying their guns and ammunition
and taking the officers aboard the
French ship as prisoners. The warships
then shelled twenty Chinese villages,
compelling the Chinese troops TO move
back.
A four-hour battle took place at Veg
uloo, in which the French lost four
killed and twcnty-eight wounded. The
Chinese loss was heavier. After the
Chinese retreatcd, the French forces
were divided into four expeditions,
which pillnged and burned many vii
lagos on their march back to the sea
shore. Several mandnrins surrendered
to prevent the burning of their towns.
They are held as hostages to prevent
retaliation by the natives.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
SWOLLEN RIVER NOW aEcsp'No
ksndrick People and Northern racine
suffer Much Damage Prom Flood.

Fousf uueu bnhaEc FROM FLOOD.
Moscow. Idaho. Jan. 1G.-Thc water
In the Big Potlntcn river Is rccc,iing.
but n large part OF the town OF Ken.
drick Is still under water. The change
OF the river current toward the town
Is said to be partly the result Of RI.
cent train wreck. Many tons OF steel
rnils were left In the river. This caught
the driftwood and formed "A dam.
which diverted the channel and turned
1t toward the main street OF Kcndrick.
The stores will lose thousands OF dol.
lars In ruined goods, as In many OF the
buildings the water was waist deep.
The tracks OF the Northern Pacific
Railway for miles between Nollmcr
and Lewiston are washed out. Strange
rs II may seem. one OF the sorcst needs
Of Kcndrick IL drinking water. as III.
water works and wells are ruined. The
water is all muddy and not fit TO use.
An engine and passenger train lies
side-tracked near the depot and can
go neither forward nor backward. For
n long distance the river now runs
where the railway grade was. II will
take, In the opinion OF railroad men.
three months 10 repair the road.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

In one of his most beautiful and af-
fccting poems Longfellow mentions
some of the achievements of men who
have reached the age of fourscore
years. Such n summary. II complete,
would support the poets assertion that
old age as well as youth is opportun-
ity. Worthy Of place in the list is
the service to the civilized world by
Theodor Mommsen. Past the limit of
eighty years, his energy has survived
in n remarkable measure, and he has
published new work on Roman
criminal law, which will supplement
his authoritative contributions to the
knowledge we possess of the general
subject of Roman law. Work, under
proper conditions, has preservative
influence. What If ho had laid down
his pen when he reached his three
score and ten? There are many
chances that he would not now be
living.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

The father OF the Countess Schim-
melmann. now In this country doing
evangelistlc work. ranked In Denmark
second in wealth to the king. The
countess has sold hundreds of precious
family Jewels in order to carry on her
charities among the hungry and needy.
General Gordon was once asked the
secret of his ability to do certain
benevolences. He confessed reluctant
~ that he gave his medals" For his
services in queiling the TAPPING rebel
lion. the Emperor of China conferred
on him n magnificent gold medal, and
this, his most precious possession,
Gorden gave anonymously to the Wild
ow's Relief Fund. after first obliterat-
ing tie proud inscription. Do not our
own experiences with our medals"
whatever they be. suggest that lesser
personages are often satisfied with
lesser sacrifices for their fellow-men.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

It Is noted in the report of leading
charity that "the general distribution
of good wages to the industrial classes
naturally enables them to live more
literally and inclines them to lend
more assistance to relatives and ac-
quaintances less fortunate than them
selves" Thus the benefits of general
prosperity filter down to the lowest
conditions of humanity. There Is no
telling the amount of relief which
passes from the poor to the very poor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

Tho cautious persons doesn't feel
that his position In society is secure
until his nose Instlnctivcly turns up At
tho mention OF tho names OF ''pcop,s
In trade"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
Arm. for Boer, on G,rma, Hon.

London, Jan. 15.-Hifles have been
discovered in the cargo of the German
Imperial mail steamer Bundcsratb. re-
Gently seized Off Delagoa Bay by
British cruiser and taken to DURHAM.
The search is still proceeding.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

! !, kSmedy Is II ccrta
a wagon to be iJlhs1
for the troops at a
When everything 4
Iawton came alou1
stores. lie noticell
wagon and asked N
"water for the d
OF the boys.
Jumping on the
rolled them OF WI
and remarked:
I'VE need all the|
wagon can carry. al
get along without
eau"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
New CabH

New Cahe
France is depend
for news OF the q
cause the cables au
troll. and she Is read
sum Of money 10 FRI
like many people vi
spend u fortune I'd
They should try III
Bittcrs. II never fa)
sla. constipation and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

The new bankruptcy law appears to
6e inviting some rather complete
smash-ups from the most unexpected
quarters. r..--
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

One enterprlsinE newspaper report
or can generate more raiiway rumors
In one day than the magnascs can deny
In an entire week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

There Is strong suspicion In ra-
tional quarters Ia the effect that the
bcliigerency of the Beers doesn't re-
Quirc any special recognition.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

II Is said that there is now 33s IN
money to every person in the United
States. How many Of Us can fork up
that amount
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
Insunnes fa


Colored business u
about to incorporae
company exclusive
people. The rcasod
drawing OF this pad
color line Ii that Il
panies OF the count
persist In holding ot
rates TO those colorc<
to pariake Of the
from life insurance.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

The late General I-awton didn't de-
pend upon the typewriter or the news
paper interview for his heroism-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

The whir-r-r OF the alarm clock is
an eye-opener.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

The best kind OF local government
is founded on the wrecks of political
machines.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

When a man is hungry he doesn't
waste much time reading the bill OF
fare.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

\ temperance crank mus, be corn
dodser
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
a New SD

There Is . lus;y
Ing up down In TcxaS
Ing widespread ATTIC
Porte. located at tho
ton Bay. II Is being
seaport OF the Gulf
meeting place OF rail
for the vast commet
Tho saving to wcst(
this export cutie; vi
lions annually. The
magnificent natural n
ern coast OF the unisG
Of tho best In u
u. s. government
. deep water channel
to the gulf. which vi
largest ocean liners q
and wharfs.
..Wa ma
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

Poverty may be blessing, but only
when II elings to our enemies.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

II Is said that many a model woman
earns living by trying on eloaks-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

"You advertised for
fr- boy. sir" well.
OF a boy" "YeH sir"
ere experienced al I'd
IN getting out OF itT
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18
lmRoelant r.

hamlpe carefully every
. safe and suro svne,iy ID
and see that IL
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

1t has been dsmonstrs1
in every state in the union
foreign countries thnt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

The hour of triumph will surely
come TO the man who hustleD.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-01-18

"How on earth did yot
II swallowed a germ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-03
MASONIC GRAND BODIES
Continue Their Sessions at Portland-Offi-
GERS Elected and Installed.

Portland. Me. May 2.-Thc Grand
CHAPTER met. at 9 o'clock this morn
ing. The usual routine business was
transacted and reports Of committees
received. Past General Grand High
Priest Josiah II. Drummond was called
to the East. He installed the grand
officers. the following appointments be-
ing made:
District deputy grand high priests.
Charles + Meservey Ro kland. Walter ;.
ClidJou Bath. Charles W. Jones Cana
orand rhaplains. Rev. Elmer /. PembeT,
l,,nrnr. charles \. Hayden. Augusta: j.
Stanley Durl1ee. Auburn. Luther +. NJ
Ecnney. BriGston; grand captain hoS.'
Thomas \. .Icwctt. Gardiner: grand pTin-
ri,oI soin1,rrcr. Eeni. T.. H4dlcY bar
1j3rbor: Grand Il. \. captain. orcstes f.
ftrovceiI Oakland: grand master Ed vail;
,,,aSter n Will. Joseph +. Moore. Thorn
n.ton. Grand master 1st vail. Millard NJ;
t,,eurali Rridgton; grand stewards. FREQ
I, 4 ,1.n,nnd I.iyprmore Falls. Waldo ret
ti,,aiii Pumford Falls. Enoch Q. Green
! ! tt1rminrton COnvers r. each
n"r,iond. grand lecturer. Frank r.
Si %a Sabattus: grand sentinel, war
,,a,, q Carney. Portland.
At 1915. the Grand Chapter c.osed.
The Grand Council of Royal ana Sc
Iect Masters Of Maine met, at o. ioch'
Continued on page 81