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The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Suggestions on Pruning.

Pruning is natural process. Hundreds
of small limbs on the trees die every
year and thousands of buds perish be-
fore they have an opportunity to develop
into branches. This is natures simple
method Of pruning, and she never inter-
feres with the natural shape of the plant
nor take off the limbs, leaving immense
scars to heal over orlong stubs to die
back.
Man, following natures example,
modifes her methodsl to cir
cumstances and object to be accomplish
ed. And, it may be said that it is i'm
possible toattempt to instruct an indivi
dual to prune given tree and expect
him to prune all the rest exactly the
same for there are no two trees alike
and the very next tree may be so unlike
that it will have to be pruned entirely
different, The operator should, first of
all, know what he is going to prune for
before a single limbs cut off, He should
study carefully the tree in front Of him
and proceed to accomplish the particular
object in view, and so one cannotprune
all of his trees like. Each tree in the
orchard must be pruned and treated in
dependently
In pruning, it is well to keep in mind
not to remove any more limbs than are
absolutely necessary and to avoid, as
much as possible, removing very large
branches. The larger the limbs remov-
ed the larger viii be the wounds
and the longer these will take to heal
over, The healing of the wounds is done
by the camblum layer, whichis the ac-
tive growing tissue Of the plant cylinder,
pushing itself over the scar mainly from
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Employees viii Give
Gran B0iI6 ON 22d

The employees of the Santa Fe Cen
trail have planned a grand ball to be
given on Saturday night, February 22-
Washington's birthday. The Walker
hall has been secured for the occasion,
which will be profusely decorated, the
best music obtainable will be secured
and everything will be arranged to
suit the fastidious tastes of the boys OF
the road and shop. Agent Kennedy,
who is one of the managing spirits IN
the movement has assured us that 1t
will be the grandest event of the season,
and Johnnie is onto the wires.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Subscriber Sends
Congratulations

The following is an extract from a
letter recently received, being one OF
the kind which "ye editor" is proud to
receive:
Winfield, Kan, Feb. 3, 1908.
Mr.. P. A. Speckmann,
Estancia, N. M.
Dear Sir:-I write to congratulate you
upon the manifest success of your pa
per which was established under such
discouraging circumstances. The de-
velopment of Torrance county is up to
the most sanguine expectations OF its
promoters, and much of its prosperity
is due to your efforts.
My book account shows that my sub
scription was paid up to November2l, |,
1907. | enclose SIC to be placed to my
credit.
Respectfully yours,
=. C. MANNING.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Agriculture Now Heads The List.

That the agriculture is now far in the
lead among the industries Of New Mexico
is shown by the December issue Of the
agricultural departments reporter now
being distributed. The report shows
that according to the agricultural depart
ment's figures, which are far below the
actual figures eff the territory's crops, six
crops yielded $6,126,h0O This does not
include fruit or vegetables Of any kind
and while the estimates were made by
one of the field experts Of the depart
ment, it is not considered likely that he
took into consideration the vast area Of
new land which was brought under cutj-
vation during the past year and which
produced last season. The figures on the
six crops are as follows;
Corn-42,oo0 acres planted, yielding
29 bushels to the acre; producing l,2l8,
900 bushels; price received per bushel.
z2 cents; total value to the farmer
$4,000,
Wheat-46,ooo acres planted, yielding
"a bushels to the acre, producing l,l04,
900 bushels; price received per bushel,
95 cents; total value to the farmer,
sl,o2z,0o0
Oats-l2,O00 acres planted, yielding
5s,5 to the acre; producing 100000
bashels; price received per bushel, SIS
cents; total value to the farmer, $254
900.
Barley-l,9o0 acles planted, yielding
26 bushels to the acre; producing 2600O
bushels; price received per bushel 20
cents; total value to the farmer $4,000,
Potatoes (whitel-1 900 acres planted,
yielding 100 bushels to the acre; produo-
ing 100000 bushels; price received per
bushel 96 cents; total value to the
farmer, $4,000,
Hay-1eo,o00 acres moved yielding
ESQ tons to the acre; producing $4,000
tons; price received per ton, $ll.z5; total
value to the farmer, $3,854,000.
Total value of the six different crops,
s6,l26,0O0,
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
StripIin- MiIligan.

Yesterday afternoon about 4:30
o'clock, Judge R. ]. Nisbett, Joined in
bonds of Holy Matrimony, Thomas j.
MilIigan and Miss Rhoda Striplin, both
of this place The ceremony was per-
formed at the home of Claud Nisbett,
and was witnessed by only a few Of the
intimate frienes Of the contracting par
ties. Mr.. and Mrs Milligan left on the
evening train for Pine Log, Georgia,
where they will spend some time visit
ing Mrs. Milligan's parents. They ex-
pect to be away from the valley several
months. A large circle of friends join
in wishing them happiness and pros
perity through long life.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
HNOTHER CHURCH
IS ORGANIZED
Presbuterians Organize with Good
Membership
Or. GASS DELIVERS ADDRESS
Fifth Church Organization in Estancla
Speaks well for the people Lo-
eating in the Valley

Rev. John r. Gass, D. D., of Albu-
querque, superintendent Of the Presby-
terian church for Arizona and New
Mexico, delivered strong sermons both
Sunday morning and Sunday night to
good audiences, at the local Methodist
church. After the morning service, a
Presbyterian church was organized,
with a good list Of charter members.
The organization and growth of the
churches in cur valley speaks we'll for
the class of citizens who are making
their homes here, and augurs we'll for
the future of the valley.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Died at SdWniII

Death came to the home Of ]. F.
Byrd at the sawmill above Torreon,
last Sunday, claiming as its own, the
father of Mr.. Byrd, who was little
past three score years of age, and had
spent most Of his life on the frontier,
blazing the territory for the coming
civilization. The remains were laid to
rest in the Estancia cemetery on Mon
day, number of sympathizing friends
assisting in the funeral services.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Homestead Filings
A syn'pa' hizing friend,
Mrs. G. w. HGNDRICK.

William H. Brunscher, Peck, Kan,
sec 20, 8, 8
William F. Wells. Moriarty, sec 81, IL
8
Chas. F. Heller, sec /, 5, Z
Forest E. Chandler, sec19, T.,
Geo. w. Walters, sec 81, 6, 8
Thos. ]. RutIedge, sec 80, 6, 8
VIM. Il. Chandler, sec 20, T, 8
VIM. R. Tarmen, Stanley, sec "A, II,
Fleeting Willingham, Altus, Okla, sec
II, II, 8
John 7. Hudson, Moriarty, sec "a, 9,
7.
Ed G. Harding, Moriarty, sec 81, 10, s
John L. Dewitt, sec q, 10, 8
Henry 7. Clayton, Willard, sec 18, 5, 8
Harley S. Nelson, Chanute, Kan, sec
10, 5, 7
Harry N, Onion, Ft Madison, Iowa,
sec 80, 6, 8
VIM. M. Morrison, Mountainair, sec
10, 8, 7
Chas. H. Morrison, Mountainair, sec
10, g.
John A. Cummings, Mountainair, sec
IA, 3, 7
Christopher C. Tilley, Moriarty, sec
g, 8, 10
Manuel Sanchez y Benavidez, Estan.
cia, sec %, and 80, 6, 8
VIM. Aldridgo, MoriarCy, sec 7, 8, II
Ed Priddy, Punta, sec "a, 5, 6
David E. Tompkins, Clay Center, set
4, Ct
Custer Brewer, Morarty, sec 20, 8, II
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
HI0InO A0dIn
Changes Hands

Dan Wey, native of the Celestial
Kingdom, and a recent arrival in Estan-
ella, closed a deal yesterday, whereby
he becomes the proprietor of the Alamo
Restaurant, with a lease on the build
ng for term of two years. He will
take charge about The Goth Of the
month, and promises to run the best
eating house in the city. He is an ex-
perienced hand at the business and
should know whereof he speaks.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Budd6d on Earth to
Blossom in Heaven.
(Contributed)
brigade to shame.

Last Saturday evening, February 8th,
the messenger, death, entered the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Conner
and claimed as its own their bright lit
tie boy Of five summers, Charles. He
was sick only short time and all that
medical skill and anxious loved ones
could do for him was in vain, for Ged
in his love and wisdom thought best to
take t':,s n~ocioue little blossom from
earth 10 ,e~3-. I;at in that beautiful
Paradise above, where the chilling
frosts Of death can never enter and
where our Savior waits to welcome lit
tie ones. For he said ''of such is the
Kingdom Of Heaven" We offer our
deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones
and commend them to God "who does
all things we'll"
A sympa hizing friend,
Mrs. G. w. HaNDRICK.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Abraham Lincoln.

In a little log cabin on famished
farm in Kentucky, ninety-n nine years
ago today baby boy was born. At
tending the event was the usual mix.
ture of joy and regret that attaches to
the addition of another mouth in
household where living is hard to get
and the hardships are for the time COM
plieated by the fact that the house has
lost its cook.
When there is only one room in the
home and many uses to be made of that,
the big wide world becomes the parlor.
Abraham Lincoln's bare feet knew not
the touch of carpet, but soon learned to
be grateful for the cool of the dewy
grass; his rocking chair was the bough
of sycamore bent over the creek, his
lounge the messy bank and the picturse
that hung upon his parlor wall were in
those tones of sky and tree and passing
cloud that no brush has ever repro
duced. The boy grew up out of doors,
lonesome except for the hum of the
bees, the whistle of the red bird and
the scold Of the jay. His first challenge
to know issued from flowing waters and
the whispering winds. The cricket
chirp set him to wondering whence and
why; music, art and poetry came from
the lessons set by the mocking bird,
genius of the winged folk. He became
little brother to the squirrel, the cot
tontail and the fox, borrowed their
love and through them drew close to
the wisdom of the ages. As soon as he
was tall enough to reach the handles of
the plow, he began solving the mystery
of life through death, learned to labor
and to wait, came to know that except
ye put the seed into the ground there
will be no harvest. He who knows
these things has the key to all that is
movable.
Years rolled on. There came a time
when rested in the balance the ques-
tion whether government of the people
and by the people should perish from the
earth Fear gripped the hearts of brave
men, they trembled and were afraid be-
cause none had come to lead them. While
they knew not where to turn one arose
and pointing to the west. cried: There
is aman!" A nation looked to see the
boy who had proved his kinship to all
created things. Thereafter there no
fear, but men marched with brave steps
to give their lives that a nation which
had found man might rear yet other
men. From their homes they went
singing: 1--WE are coming, Father Abra-
ham, and singing fell asleep with radiant
faces turned toward the dawn.
Nnety-nine years ago today the neigh
bors were saying: "Nancy's got boy"
For hundreds of years the world will be
saying that America reared man great
as its need. great as itself. Today we
bow the head in humble gratitude that he
came fresh from nature to his unequaled
task, in sorrow because we cannot forget
| his going, and in prayer that ever it may
be granted that when comes the need then
also will come the man,-Denver Repub.
lioan.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
FREE Library
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Gdrnett Public Librdru and Free
Reading Room in
LECTURE ROOM N. E. CHURCH
Number Of Good Magazines are Donated
by Interested Citizens OF
Estancia
LECTURE ROOM N. E. CHURCH

The Garnett Public Library which
has recently been opened in the lecture
room of the Methodist church, will
prove of immense benefit to our young
people in particular and everybody in
general, if they understand the organi-
zation and patronize it.
1t is not a church organization. The
lecture room of the church happened to
be the only suitable room available,
and was therefore chosen. Anyone,
whether a member of this church or
Sunday school, or any other, or whether
not church member, is as welcome to
the use and privileges of the library
and reading room as are the officers
themselves. 1t is for the use of the
public especially the young people.
Anyone of good character can be-
come member of the organization.
The donation of one dollar in cash or a
like amount in books or magazines en-
titles one to membership and voice in
the control Of the affairs. Funds are
necessary for the maintainance of the
library, but there is to be no charge
for the use of books and periodicals.
All contributions are to be voluntary.
At the meeting held last Thursday
night, A. H. Garnett was chosen presi-
dent, M. B. Atkinson, vice president,
G. H. Hittson. secretary and Miss
Clara Pence, Treasurer. Mr.. Garnett
was made chief librarian.
A number of our citizens have gener-
ously offered to donate certain maga-
zines to the reading room, and among
these are to be found a number of the
best. A list of magazines and periodi-
Gals has been prepared by the COM
mittee and those which have not been
donated will be ordered shortly. 1t is
the aim of the Library to furnish the
best reading for the patrons both in
periodicals and magazines as well as in
hooks. The committee is at present in
corr 7pendence with several of the
publishing houses, and will shortly
place an order for list of good books.
That the books are not of the trashy"
nor the so-called "goody-goody" class,
is shown by The list of authors, few
Of whom are: E. P. Roe, James Whit
comb Riley, DR.. Ridpath, Walter Scott,
Charles Dickens, Louisa NJ. Alcott and
numerous Others While sems time
will of course be necessary in securing
just what is wanted, as soon as it is
done, the library will be above the av-
erage to be found in cities much larger
than Estanca. Arrangements will be
made for the drawing of books by
those desiring to do so.
Among the magazines thus far do
mated are: Review of Reviews, Cos.
mopolitan, and Success by &. H. Hit.
son. Broadway Magazine, Pearson's,
McClure's and Metropolitan, by George
Fenley. Scribner's, Railroad Mans
Magazine, Order acknowledgement s
Magazine, by J. P. Kennedy. Sci.
entifc American by P. A. Speckmann
American Magazine by A. H. Garnett
Others have expressed their willingness.
to donate one or more, but have not a.
yet reported their choice.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Fire DESTROYS AIIdn's Home

On last Monday, according to report
from Mountainair, the home of John
Allan was burned to the ground, with
all it's contents, including some cash on
hand. Mr.. Allan and family were a.
way from home at the time, and saved
only the clothes they were wearing,
and fifty dollars, which had been de-
posted at the store of w. M. Mccoy &
Co
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14

-.-u--.-s-uus-rs-r...-.1ss,-
the upper side. If the wound is small it
will heal over during the growing sea-
son; if it is large it may take one or more
wears. The longer the wound remains ex-
posed the more the wood will crack and
dry out.
All the limbs should be cut off as close
to the trnnk or larger branches as posi-
BILE. 1t is not infrequently seen where
peuners leave stubs from half an inch
to three or more inches in length pro-
jecting out. These stubs never heal over
and should not be left. In some cases they
may cause injury to the tree as they die
back into the wood of the main branch.
If the trees are headed-inalways cut
back close to a bud, for the reason that
if stub is left above the bud it will
die back.
Dressing for wounds is some times
necessary, especially for the larger ones.
The dressing used ought to check the
weathering Of the wood and prevent
any decay A wound dres sing should be
durable. Paint and tar are very COM
mon materials but lead paint is the best
all-around dressing for common pruning
wounds.
Wheu to prune is another common
question. There are great many ideas
in regard to the time to prune trees
Since the healing of the wound depends
upon the activity Of the cambium it
would seem, other things being favor
able, the quicker the healing begins the
better it is for the tree. The healing goes
on faster in the spring after the plant
starts to grow. Taking into considera-
tion the healing Of the wounds and the
activity of the cambium the better time
to prune would be in the spring before
growth begins, during February and
March. This does not mean, however,
that trees cannot be pruned in the win
ter. Trees may be pruned any time
after the leaves fall off, but the earlier
the pruning is dsne in fall or winter the
longer it will take the wound to heal
over.
FABIAN GARCIA,
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14

B. Y. Duke expects to leave tomor-
row morning for Los Lunas, where he
has rented the Chavez farm, which he
will work this year. His family will
emain on the homestead south of town
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14

Mrs. Cox-King formally of Estancia.
but recently of Roswell, arrived on to.
days train from the south, for visit
friends in the valley.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14

John w. Conway, superintendent of
schools of Santa Fe county, was in town
this week visiting his father in-law, c.
w. Coombs, of the Leader.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1908-02-14
Willard will Have Benefit Ball.
Respectfully yours,
+. C. MANNING.

The Willard Board of Trade will give
a Masquerade Ball on the night Of the
21st inst. at the new hall in Willard,
the proceeds to go towards town i'm.
provements. The Willard people have
the record of giving very enjoyable
affairs of this sort, and this one prom
ises to be an exceptionally good one
Admission gents $l.00, ladies free.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-07-04
RESTORATION TO ENTRY OF

DESPERATION TO ENTRY OF
u Lands in National Forest. Notice is
hereby given that the lands described
the Black Hills National Forest, South
Dakota, will be subject to settlement and
entry under the provisions Of the home
act of June II, 1906 ga Stat. 233), at the
United States land Office at Rapid City,
south Dakota, on August Is, 1908. Any
settler who was actually and IN good
faith claiming any of said lands for ag-
ricultural purposes prior to January l,
1906, and has not abandoned same, has
preference right to make homestead
entry for the lands actually occupied.
Said lands were listed upon the applica-
tions of the persons mentioned below,
who have preference right subject to
the prior right of any such settler, pro-
vided such settler or applicant is quail
fed to make homestead entry and the
preference right is exercised prior to
August Is, 1908, on which date the lands
will be subject to settlement and entry
by any qualified person. The lands are
as follows: Embrace a tract of zoos
acres, probably within Secs. "a and 35,
T. S., r. 3 E., B. H. NJ, bounded and
described as follows: Beginning at a
point from which the section corner
common to Sections "a and 35, T. 3 S.,
R. E., and Sections and 8, T. A s., R.
8 E., bears S. 0 deg. 03 min. E., distant
3.67 chains; extending thence N. n deg.
40 min. W., 22.24 chains; thence N. 72
deg 35 min. E., 1871 chains; thence s..
6S deg. % min. E., 1880 chains; thence
N. "a deg OF min. E., 1904 chains
thence 5. As deg. OF min. W., 1896
chains thence N. S3 deg. OF min. w.,
9.96 chains, to point of beginning
listed upon the application of Thomas
Bellenare of Custer, South Dakota, who
alleges settlement in November, 1905.
Also a tract of 106.36 acres within
Sec. q, T. 4 s., r. 6 E., bounded and
described as follows: Beginning at a
point identical with the quarter section
corner of Sections 2l and %, 7. s., r.
E., extending thence S. 1871 chains
thence S. "a deg. l3 min. w., 5.99
chains; thence S. SO deg. Al min. W.,
5.S4 chains; thence N. AZ deg. 80 min.
w, % 25 chains; thence N. 20 deg. 56
min. W., 3l20 chains; thence N. GO
deg 80 min. E., 9S3; thence s. 35 deg.
81 min. E., 1871 chains; thence S. 81
deg 4S min. E., 1893 chains; thence N.
"a deg. 81 min. E, ~ SO chains; thence
S. AZ deg. Al min. E., 1913 chains
thence south 6.55 chains, to the point OF
beginning; listed upon the application
of Charles +. Miller, of Baskerville
South Dakota. FRED DENNETT, Com
missioner of the General Land Office
Approved June 8, 1908. FRANK PIERCE,
First Assistant Secretary of the Interior.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1908-07-04

1t is a matter of regret that the more
elevated portions of the Black Hills do
not furnish more game birds than they
do, There are few grouse and prairie
chickens, few ducks that find a resting
place in our artificial lakes and ponds
and few quail. Speaking of quail it
was undertaken some fifteen years ago
to stock the Hills with this desirable
bird but our winters, though mild on the
average, are marked with one or two
cold snaps when the thermometer shows
twenty below, this is too cold for Mr..
Quail and he hies himself to mider re-
gions. There are few left but they do
not increase and the same may be said
of all other game birds. When it comes
to the larger game there is perhaps no
place in the west where they have been
found more abundant. Deer (both
black and white tsiD, elk, antelope,
mountain sheep and bear, it may he
said it is their natural home. So much
so that hunters have come from all over
the states and from Europe to hunt in
the Back Hills. This could have but
one result, and there was danger that it
would end in an utter determination of
our game. But strict game laws have
helped materially in this matter, and
our game animals especially the deer are
again on the increase and our sportsmen
have good bunting in the fall.