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The Appeal., 1909-10-09

the spot where the most beautiful
view is obtained, the train runs into
tunnel and the passenger finds him
self in darkness. Perhaps the almost
dramatic contrast may, however, en-
able him to even more greatly appre-
ciate the beauty Of the scene thus
ruthlessly cut off by nature and the
inartistic though practical mind of the
railway engineer. .... r.
At Blair-Atholl visitors will find ex.
cellent hotel accommodation and those
who are interested in highland history
will be delighted with a visit to Blair
castle, the seat of the Duke of Atholl.
to which they are admitted between
the hours of a. m. and p. M, on
signing their names in book and on
payment of one shilling each to q
guide, who will accompany them and
explain the various points of interest
as they proceed. An interesting drive
or walk may be enjoyed from Blair
Atholl to the Falls of Bruar (three
m1les) and to the banks of that river,
which owe their beautiful woods to
the petition addressed in 1887 to the
then Duke of Atholl by Robert Burns
during his travels In the highlands.
Leaving Blair-Atholl, the train COM
mences the long, steep climb across
the Grampian mountains. For 16
miles the highland engines have to
grapple with the hardests task allot-
ted to any British locomotives, the
line rising ultimately to a height of
1,4S4 feet short way beyond Dalna.
spidal station, the highest point
reached on any railway system in the
kingdom. ..> s:. (.
The Findhorn river, beautiful be-
yond description, and with some 70.
mantle history attached to every mile
of it's course, is source Of unending
| delight, not only to summer visitors
but to all the residents for miles
round; no one can ever tire of the
Findhorn; the angry waters rushing
between the crags at Randolph's Leap
or as In calmer mood they flow by the
Meads of st. John, the site of many
a tourney in the days of old, OF
sparkle through the trees as one looks
| down at the river from the hill above
the Heronry, will ever preserve their
| irresistible attraction to those who
love that mixture of wildness and nat
ural beauty for which the Findhorn
river Is so famous. II wish," wrote
one who visited the river in 1906, 81
wish heartily that could picture to
the intending tourist the wonders OF
the Findhorn river, the historic sites
of ancient fights and the feuds OF
clans that never died until the last
wellguided claymore had drunk its
tale of blood"
| Perhaps the most beautiful spot on
| the river, as it is the most famous in
romance, is Randolph's Leap. This
part of the river is open to the public
on Wednesdays throughout the sea
son; it involves drive or cycle run
of about 10 miles from Forres, or a
| short walk from Dunphail station and
no one should fail to pay visit tc
this, the most beautiful piece of river
scenery in the country Curiously
enough, Randolph never leaped ovel
this chasm, wisely preferring the com
parative safety of plank bridge; il
was one of the Cummings of Dunphai
who performed this feat during the
| fight known as the Battle of the Lost
Standard"
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SCOTIA SEMINARY

CONCORD, n. G..
This we'll known school, established
for the higher education Of girls viii
open for the next term October /.
Every effort will be made to provide
Tor the comfort, health and thorough
INSTRUCTION of students Expense for
board, light fuel, washing, S45. for
term of eight months. Address,
Rev. d. J. Satterfield, d. d.,
Concord, N. c.
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CANNON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA


AIMS AND METHODS.
!, The aim of this school is to do prac-
tlcal work in helping men towards sue
cess in the ministry. It's course of study
is broad and practical; its ideas are high;
us work is thoro:lgh; it's methods are
fresh' systematic, clear and simple. :,
COURSE OF STUDY.
~, me regular course Of study occupies
tnree years, and covers the lines of work
IN the several departments Of theolosicaf
INSTRUCTION usually pursued in the lead.
'ns 'neo1oglcal sem1naries Of the country.
EXPENSES AND AID.
Iu1t1on and room rent are free. The
apartments saisi for students are plainly fur
1lShed. 1Id. Good board can be had for seven
a9lars afae,1: per month. Buildings heated by
Aid from loans without interest ana
gl1ts OF friends, are granted to desery-
ing students who do their utmost in the
grace. gifts. and energy, need be denriveS
or OF +t me advantages now opened to- him
address 'eA poi 'aeessfs
REV. J. w. e. BOWEN, d. d.
Pres. Cannon Theological Seminary.
The Appeal., 1909-10-09

In the recent races at Lexington,
KY, the colts raised and trained by
Edward Willis, an Afro-American
trainer, have made clean sweep of
all the honors. The time of one of
these colts was 2:19h.
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TlLL0TS0N COLLEGE

AUSTIN. TEXAS. a..
The Oldest and Best School in Texas
for Colored Students. Faculty mostly
graduates OF we'll known colleges in the
north. Reputation unsurpassed. Manua.
training part of the regular course
Music a special feature of the school.
Special advantages for earnest students
The Appeal., 1909-10-09
TuSkEGEE
aQrIlal and Industrial Ilstitln
TUSKEGEE ALABAMA

TUSKEGEE ALABAMA
(1NcoRPoRArED)
Organized July 4, 1881, by the State Eeris,
5Sture as The Tuskegee State Normal Sch0ol
Exempt from taxation.
BOOKER +. WASHINGTON, PRINCIPAL,
WARREN LoGANs Treasurer.
LOCATION
In the Black Belt of Alabama where tho
o9acks outnumber the whites three to one.
ENROLMENT AND FACULTY
Enrolment last year 1883; males, 8s2s
Instructors, SO.
COURSE OF STUDY
English education com bined with industrial
sEairiug; % industries in constant operation.
- VALUE OF PROPERTY
Property consisting of 2.267 acres of land.
g buildings almost wholly built with student
:aoor, is valued at $3.50, 1000, and no mortgage.
49,. ~ NEEDS
$50 annually for the education of each stu.
GENT; ($200 enables one to finish the course;
1000 creates permanent scholarship. Students
gay their own board in cash and 1abor.)
l. ..oney In any amount for current expenses
s1d building. ...."z
Besides the work done by graduates as class
loom and Industrial leaders, thousands arc
cached through the Tuskegee Negro Confer
euce. "~.%= 49,. p. =.
Tuskegee is 20 miles east of Montgomery and
s@aM O. Alabama. .....
$S.skegee is quiet, beautiful old So.iSbsT;
,aud is an ideal place for study. TIE g. I.
TS is at all times mild ana n:utnf1r, ~. !
%g the place an excellent Ezl1:ss r
The Appeal., 1909-10-09

The Republican platform,
adopted Mt Chicago, explicitly de-
mands justice for all men with
out regard to race or color, and
just as explicitly declares tor the
enforcement, and without reser-
HntiOn. in letter and spirit of
) the thirteenth, fourteenth and
D fifteenth amendments to the Con.
) stitutiOn. is needless to state :
) that I stand with my party
) squarely on that plank in the ;
, platform. and believe that equal ;
) Justice to all men and the fair ;
B and impartial enforcement of ;
, these amendments are in keeping ;
with the real American spirit Of ;
fair play.-Hon. VIM. HI. Taft's :
} speech accepting Republication
nomination for Presidency. ,
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bRA|NERD INST[TUTE
CHESTER. s. e..

CHESTER. s. G..
"A normal and Industrial school witt, A
sraqed course OF study. designed to give
a. thorough, symmetrical and oompiete
Sagnsn education. and lay solid foun-
oaI!on Tor success and usefulness in everv
Vocatlon OF life. Board and boarding hall
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Box Supper and Ball

There will be a box supper at
the M. E. Church on Friday
evening, April 90th, for the be-
nefit of the Artesian well fund.
Everyone is invited to come and
the ladies are hereby solicited to
bring we'll filled boxes,
On the same night there will
be a Ball at Walkers hall. also
for the benefit of the artesian
we'll fund.
Both these events will be held
SO as to conflict as little with
each other as possible and the
box supper will be almost over
before the dance will begin.
At the Box supper the boxes
will be sold at auction,
Admission to ball. Gentlemen
81 90, Ladies free.
Drilling on the we'll is temper
iarily suspended and these events
are given to raise money to help
continue this good work.
The we'll is now 606 feet deep
and cased from top to bottom.
There is every indication that
artesian water is in sight and all
that is now needed is sufficient
funds to develop it.
Everyone in the Estancia Val
ley should be especially interest
ed in the above cause. Come and
take a part and do all you can tc
boost along.
Every lady is requested to pre-,
pare a box and bring it, to hell
along the work. The success Of
the affair will depend on the
number of boxes on hand.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
/. tlCcident After Dance.

Quite a number Of Estancia
young people attended the W. Q.
w. Ball at Mcintosh last night,
reporting a pleasant time. An
accident, which although serious,
might easily have proven worse.
When about ready to.start home,
Miss Atha Boyer entered one of
the rigs, while some Of the young
men were unhitching the horses.
1t seems the horses had stripped
the brides, and being loose,
broke away. Miss Boyer jumped
or was thrown from the rig
suffering severe bruises and a
wrenched knee. The horses had
quite a lively run before being
caught.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
BOYS BIND RECEIVES
WELL M6RITED PRISE,
Albuquerque Boosters Given Glad Hand in Metropolis Of the Val
Il ley. Boosters Surprised at Growth of Valley.
Trip VIII Prove Beneficial

substantial proof or we will be
classed as members of the
Ananias Club
The Boosters proved a jolly
bunch and will be welcome to
Bstancia whenever they care to
return. Better acquaintance and
closer friendship between the
citizeps Of the metropolis and the
valley can only act for good to
all concerned
The Morning Journal has the
following to say of the Boosters
stop in Estancia:
Estancia, the biggest and best
town in the Estancia valley, ac-
corded the Albuquerqueans a
hearty welcome when the train
reached that place. Ribbons
bearing the inscription, "Estan-
cia Welcomes AlbuquerqueBoost-
ers, were worn by the ladies
and gentlemen and the good will
evident on every side was an in
dication that the welcome of the
Estancia people was from the
heart. Mayor John Kennedy de
livored a short address OF well
come, turning over the whole
town to the Boosters and telling
them to take anything they took
a liking to. Several of the men
of the party unmarried mem
immediately took a liking to some
Of the good looking ladies in Es-
tancia and traded Booster badges
for Estancia welcome badges.
According to a number of the
farmers who were in from the
country to- mingle with tbs
Boosters, they expect a very
prosperous crop this summer. Po-
tatoes, for which the valley has a
vide reputation, are doing fine
and a record breaking crop, both
in quantity and quality is hoped
for. The Boosters scattered all
over town and seemed loath to
leave Estancia, it being neces-
sary TO blow the engine whistle
long and lond before the whole
bunch could be packed in the
train again.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
WELL, DOWN
SOC FEET
Work Stopped until New Line
Pipe can be Secured

President Spore of the Artesian
Well company reports the well
down 606 feet, in red sandstone.
After passing through the fifteen
feet of sandstone, the drill drop
ped a few feet through a pocket
into clay formation. After pass
ing through the clay, rock was
again encountered, at the above
depth. The casing was sunk to
this rock, shutting off all water
and silt, and the hole thoroughly
cleaned, leaving the well in good
condition.
The line pipe which has been
used in drilling has become so
worn thatit is not safe to pro-
ceed with it, and the work has
been shut down, until a new one
can be secured, While the old
pipe might put the hole through
the rock, there is danger of it
giving way, and dropping thus
spelling the work. The directors
decided on Monday to stop the
work forSthe present and secure
4 @eient funds for new pipe
before attempting to go farther.
The committee is at work and
meeting ~ s7~2 1lccess. An
extra effort is required at this
time, and everyone is urged to
add a little more to their sub
scription for stock, that the work
may go ahead.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Real Estate Transfers

" D. ss
Nathan Hill to Milton J.Wood,
viz sel-4 and se1-4 se1-4 sec.
81 and sw1-4 sw1-4 sec. 80, t5n,
7e, consideration $1,000.
Oliver H. Scott to Andrew
Story, n1-2 ne1-4 and n1-2 ne1-4
sec.9 ton, r8e, consideration
S235O.
Willie Elgin to Annie M. Ayers
e1-2 ne1-4 sec. 18 and WIZ nw1-4
sec. IL, TN, r9e, consideration
$1,000.
C. C. Miller to 0. W. Duer,
sw1-4 sec. 5, TIN, r8e, considera-
ton $3.50.
Santiago Archuleta to S. A.
Goldsmith, se1-4 sec. 33, ton,
r8e, consideration 81 ct al.
Minnie j. DeBruler to Andrew
Story lot 10 block 81, Esrancia,
$3.50.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
WILLIE SELF
WINS MEDHL
In Gratorical Contest at Ctose Of
Estancia Schools

The closing exercises of the
Estancia Public Schools, held. at
the Baptist Church on last Fri
day night were witnessed by a
large number of patrons of the
school, the room being filled to
overfowing. The program as
published in the News of last
week, was carried out, the pupils
accrediting themselves well in
their various parts.
In the oratorical contest Willie
Self won first honors and was
given the medal, with Leila Laws
and Marguerite Roberts tying
for second. All Of the six contes-
tants showed splendid training
and preparation, and considering
the fact that this was the first
attempt along this line, proved
a most meritorious affair.
The past term Of school has
been the most successful since
the opening of the Estancia
schools, and this in spite of the
act that the teachers wera
handicapped for room, three
different buildings having been
used in various parts of the
town. The new commodious
brick structure now being erect
ed will be ready for occupancy
before the opening Of the fall
term, and with the better facili-
ties and more room, the Estancia
schools will hold their place at
the head Of the county schools,
and rank along with those Of
many an older community and
larger city.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
DRY FhRMING Il
SUCCESS in COLORADO
Lond near Denver Farmed Scientifically Produces Marvellous
with Minimum Precipitation Large Orchard
Pays for itself in few Years

the small fruits we wanted, and apples
began to appear on the trees. By rul-
tivation the moisture kept gaining, and
in 1895 the little orchard contained IL
feet of moisture from the surface down
This orchard was planted on what was
originally dry buffalo grass prairie, not
in draw, but on fiat hillside, and on
the grass land on the side of the or
chard there was no moisture showing
at any depth. In 1895 planted COM
mercial orchard of 1000 trees with the
same results. The fifth year the cher
ries and plums had paid for the orchard
to date, and since then, with two bad
years, have sold from $25O0 to $4,000
worth of cherries, plums and apples.
IMMENSE POSSIBILITY
There is an immense field for this
business in the plains region, and peo-
pie will come for miles to get the cher
ries. Sour cherries are the best drouth
resisting and hardest trees know of,
and will stand almost anything except
seepage, over-irrigation and flood wa
ter. Up todate, by careful cultivation,
| have accumulated nearly 20 feet Of
moisture in the soil from the surface
down. On the prairie adjoining there
is no moisture at any depth
The SHOWS of winter may be corserv-
ed by simple device of throwing up
back burrows at right angles to the
general direction of the wind. By this
device you can have your orchard
covered with snow drifts when the ad-
joining prairie is bare and your orchard
gets the benefit of the moisture when
the snow melts. - Ell Paso Herald.
=
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Rabbit Drive Postponed.

The rabbit drive which was to
have occurred yesterday north
east Of Estancia, was postponed
on account of the stormy wealth
er, and will occur on next Tues
day April q Everybody is urged
to turn out and help, the place
Of meeting being at the ranch OF
j. c. Davis, eight miles north
east of Estancia. Bring .plalr
basket dinner.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Sidney Cox Becomes Benedict


The News is in receipt of a
card announcing the marriage
at Mountain Park, N. M, of
Sidney H, Cox and May Boyd, on
the 18th inst. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cox will make their home at
Oscura, N. NJ, where the groom
is in the cattle business with a
brother. Sidney is one of the
old-t timers in the Estancia Valley
and has numerous friends here
who wish him well.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Y. ~ ~.
Gedarvals School District No IS


Beginning at the government
cosner stone on the base line be-
tween townships numbered In,
10e and In, lie, N. NJ. P. M.
thence north eighteen miles,
thence east six miles, thence
south six miles, thence east six
miles, thence south twelve miles,
thence west twelve miles, to the
point of beginning. Created
April 10, 1909.
Chas. L. Burt,
Supt. Of Schools.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

The Presbyterians will hold
round table business meeting at
the Mountain View Rooming
House Tuesday evening April
q. Light refreshments, will be
served. All those interested in
the work are urged to attend,
pland for the good of the Cause
and enjoy the evsning.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

j. N. Bush. met an accident
yesterday which will cause him
not little pain and inconven-
ience. While handling some of
the heavy timbers at the new
school building, one was dropped
falling upon his left foot. He is
able to get about, with the aid of
a cane.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Mass Sunday Morning.

Rev. Father Bessett of Santt
Fe will celebrate masson Sunday
morning, April 25, at 8 o'clocls
at the house of Celestino Ortiz.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all to be present,
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
MATTER OF MOISTURE

l dwell at length on the questions of
moisture to show that by eliminating
all elements of chance we can make of
this dry farming almost an exact sci
ence. If you can secure three feet of
moist soil by planting time and this soil
contains u to Is per cent water, the
roots of your crop will go into it, and
you thereby will bring into action three
feet of soil. This in the secret of 30
and 40 bushel crops, instead of Is or 20
bushels.
The practical depth for the small
farmer to plow is 10 or II inches, or as
deep as he can go with one team of
three or four horses without keeping an
extra man for subsoiling My expert
ence with sod is that if you plow it
three or four inches, Kansas or Neb-
raska fashion, it dries out and does
not rot, and sowing anything on it is
like trying to raise crop on rag car
pet. We disk our sod land when it IS
wet in summer or fall, getting down
about three inches, then plow five inch
es deeper, then disk again, and harrow
until the ground is as fine as old land
before planting.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

Randolph Carver. having been
absent for several days on
church duties returned to Estan-
cia Wednesday evening.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

Jesus Candelaria and Emilio
Otero of fatigue were in town
today. They ordered ballots for
the election of commissioners of
the Tajique Land Grant.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

The Presbyterians will hold
regular services at the M. E.
Church Sunday morning, Rev. j.
R. Carver, preaching. All are
cordially invited to attend.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
CHEAP ALFALFA

NV alfalfa costs me in actual work
about 75 to 80 cents ton in the stack
1t costs the irrigator in labor and water
81. 80 to 81. The same is true with all
crops.
To make an exact science of the or
chard branch of dry farming, you take
no risks whatever by getting your mois-
ture before planting your trees and
then by bottling in the subsoil more
than the trees can use you render yodl
orchard absolutely drouth-proof.
started by planting small family
orchard in 1SS6-87. By intense cultiva
tion secured about three to four fee
Of moisture from the surface down be
furs planting a tree. We sbh had Al
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

j. H. Buckelew and John
Block have gone to Arizona,
looking for range for their cattle.
They are driving through.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Presbyterian Church Notes.

Randolph Carver viii preach
at Moriarty next Sunday even
ing.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

The Ladies Aid held a very
interesting meeting at the home
Of Mrs. Green. A large number
were present and enjoyed them
selves very much.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

Ladies don't forget to call and see the
lovely new silks Mrs. Bagley has just
received.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

Preparations for the observ-
ance of Childrcn's Day. June
18th, are under way by the Sun
day School.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Observations of E.R. Parsons

| oOoClNdIiOhlS VI 1b.I dTSOIlS
commenced operations with 16O
acres. With the help Of cows, pigs,
bees and chickens our income amounted
to about SO per day. Inow have about
1900 acres, and make my money oW of
steers, alfalfa, corn and fruit. My
formula has been, "First get your
moisture, then raise a crop on it."
Figure out that every year will~be a
dry year with the minimum of precipi-
tation. In my part Of Colorado the
minimum during the growing season in
80 years has been 2 to 215 inches. To
meet this without fear of failure we
need at planting time at least three
feet of moisture. The most profitable
way of operating is naturally to raise
crops as often and continuously as pos
sible, which necessitates obtaining the
greatest amount of moisture in the
smallest amount of time This can
best be done by deep plowing, followed
by fallowing.
HARVESTING CORN
Whom corn has been harvested after
an average season, if the plowing and
cultivation have been good, there is usu-
ally some moisture left over, probably
one or two feet about 10 per cent wet.
Then by disking and cultivating as soon
as possible and keeping the land open
all winter and spring, we can usually
secure at least three feet Of moisture
by planting time, and if this three feet
contains about IL to Is per cent water,
a fine crop can be raised with the mini
mum rainfall of to "a inches during
the growing season.
The moisture in subsoil usually runs
well after wet winter like the pre-
sent, but should it fall as low as 6 to 8
per cent in the upper three feet, it had
betterbe fallowed for an entire sea
son.
Where the precipitation is less than
this vicinity Parker, Colo, near Den
veD it may be necessary to fallow
every, other year.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23
Methodist Church Notes.

Rev. A. M. Steele will preach
Sunday night. Subject, THE
Mirage
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

the Westminster Circle will
meet Wednesday afternoon,
April %, with Mrs. Berry.
The Estancia news. [volume] (Estancia, Torrance County, N.M.) 1904-1912, 1909-04-23

Randolph Carver preachedShn-
day morning at Moriarty and in
the evening at Stanley.