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The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
THE FRUIT PROSPECT

So far as one can judge at this sea
son OF the year. the prospects for a
large fruit crop throughout the State
were never brighter. True, some
damage was done by frosts early in
May, but as a whole, the various To-
calitics in the State, with but very
few exceptions, have come through
the critical period with flying colors.
Taking the State as Il whole, there is
promise OF at least 70 per cent. OF a
full crop of peaches and at least a
NO per cent. crop OF apples. II these
promises are fulfilled it will mean the
largest fruit crop by far that the
State has yet produced and one which
will tax the growers, as well as the
railroads, to the utmost to take care
Of.
Some valuable lessons have been
learned, all OF which tend more and
more to put the growing OF fruit upon
u stable basis. We now know that no
locality in the State is entirely i'm
mune to damage from frost. Orchards,
which hitherto have escaped, suffered
some injury, while those in more eX-
posed locations in the same locality
were not damaged in the least.
The value OF orchard heaters was
again demonstrated and the superb
ority of oil over coal as "A fuel for this
purpose has been clearly shown. A
satisfactory coal pot may perhaps be
constructed, but the experience with
the present forms tend to show that
coal fires are too slow to start and
that the pots require too much attcn-
tion to keep an even fire burning.
The season also demonstrates that
there are no apple and peach growing
sections in the United States which
are immune to frosts. The writer has
received reports from number Of
states both east and west and, so far,
Michigan and New York seem to have
escaped injury. Most OF the states
have not Jared so well as Colorado.
Our fruit growers have much rea-
son to congratulate themselves, cot
alone on the prospects OF a big crop.
but that there is no place in the Union
better adapted to the growing Of an
nual crops Of fine fruit.
W. PADDOCK.
Colorado Agricultural College, Fort
Collins.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
COL. FAW LOSES

Action on the Faw water PROPOSE
tioh has been postponed. The rcsO.
luton accepting this proposition has
been resCindrd and the council will
consider any proposition that may be
made by the Steele Forks interests il
1t is made by week from next Mon
day night. This was the net result
Of an eight hour session nf the alder
men Wednesday Afternoon and even
ing.
1t followed the enthusiastic meet
ing OF the board OF trade, where repre-
sentativcs Of every business firm in
Rocky Ford unanimously voted in
favor of resolutions calling on the
council to delay all action for thirty
days.-ROcky Ford Tribune.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04

Charles McVey, chief driller and
oII Indication inspector for the Breck-
bridge Basin Oil Company, was over
Prom the oil dlggings north Of Ordway
ast Wednesday. He gives very en-.
Fouraging report from the oil we'll,
|Nhlch is now down to a depth Of
toout 400 feet, and next week expects
70 commence making progress at the
fa'e OF 100 feet day. He says that
oil strike" is certainty. as at a
pepth of 1876 feet slight flow of gas
as encountered, something unheard
y before In this neck of the woods at
mat depth. Mr.. McVey left Thurs
ay Tor the site Of the prospective
w City, and says that he is going to
'ay with it this time until there is
'methlng doing over that way-and
'naI won't be long. Junta Tribune.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Too Many for Him.

An American travelling in Germany
was much bewilderCd at the large
number of distinct and apparently in
dependent countries through which he
went.
Just as he became accustomed to
Bavaria, with its blue and white ma
tional colors, he would find himself
without warning in Wurtemburg
where they have an entirely different
king, and entirely different military
uniforms, and strikingly different
dialect. Then few hours ride on
train whisked him into Saxony, and
then It was Saxe.Coburg-Gotha. and
then Saxe-Weimar. and then Baden
and then Hesse Darmstadt. At last
he threw up his hands in despair
where are we now?' he inquired
"Frankfurt-on-the.M Main"
"Who is the local duke?" he asked
wearily.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
celery Growing In Colorado.

oeftain soils In Colorado are par
Iu'ariy adapted to the growing of
Fe'ery OF choice flavor. Texas takes a
ea' many cars. Kansas City and
LOUIS are good markets, and Colo
a. a.o celery Is shipped as far east as
,''sourg and as far north as Butte,
iscosts from $40 to $3.50 an acre to
a'se and market celery. If the grow
uas good success he should be able
,.e'l MS crop for $3.50 per acre even
."e low prices OF last season. Some
osers' when prices have been extra
"u, have secured over $1,000 per
''e lor their crop, but this, Of course.
exceptional.
a oulletin giving full information
al essential points In growing and
"seting celery in Colorado has been
s,sid spared for the Colorado Experiment
sn. .'.n by l.. ]. Reid, and will be
p,o, ~. ',ee upon request to the Director,
S,a . l. q. Carpenter, Fort Collins,
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Ciosino the Question,

The Sunday school teacher. being
aware that the rector intended visit
ing the church during this Sabbath's
school session. drilled her little class
on such important questions as who
made them" etc, until he felt sure
that should the Clergyman deign to
quiz her charges they would do them.
selves and her credit.
Hardly had she so concluded. when
the church door opened and in strode
the rector. who passed along the rows
Of buzzing pews until he reached this
very cluster of pupils. which he at
once proceeded to take In hand.
Now. my boy" asked he, picking
out a youngster in the end of the
pew. who made you?"
God made me-" blurted the youth
glancing appealingly at his more
familiar teacher. Then suddenly en-.
couraged by her eyes, he boldly faced
the minister and added. Unexpectedly
"an' he made the whole bunch!"-
Circle Magazine.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Shut Bob Creek Ditch
1t Had Been Getting Big Excess
of Water from River at Expense
Of the Catlln and Fort Lyon

The reason for the shortage of irri-
cation water was discovered last Fri
day when after nearly two weeks Of
quiet investigation, the officials Of
the Arkansas Valley Ditch association
learned that the Bob Creek ditch had
been removing from the river about
800 acre feet per day more than they
were entitled to. After conference
with Manager John Hartman OF the
Twin Lakes Reservoir Co., which
supplies the water to Bob Creek ditch,
he agreed TO shut down the ditch and
turn over all the water in transit. AS
a result the Catlin ditch had its first
full run Saturday and there was con-
siderable water in the Fort Lyons.
The Bob Greek ditch had been run
ming for several days and the Twin
Lakes Reservoir was supposed to turn
in the river about GOO acre feet per
day to be taken out at the Bob Creek
hcadgatc. They took out the full
amount at the hcadgate all right, but
an investigation showed they were
turning into the river about only half
that amount.
AT the time the run was started
there was 1871 feet OF water In the
reservoir. Friday morning measure
ments showed that 81 feet remained.
Figuring with this as Il basis the oflic.
ials OF the Arkansas Valley Ditch
Association were able to learn deiin-
itcly Just what amount had been turn
ed into the river. 1t was something
like 300 acre feet per day.
President McCiave OF the Fort Ly-
on Canal, Secretary G. NJ. Hall OF the
High Line, and c. e. McIIara, the
executive committee OF the Arkansas
Valley Ditch Association, had a long
conference Friday with Division En-
gineer Crew and after satisfying him,
the matter was taken up directly with
Manager Hartman of the Twin Lakes
Reservoir Co.
After being pinned down, he ad-
mittcd the excess amount removed
but insisted that IL was due to error
and ut once agreed to do all he could
to right the wrong. He agreed to
shut down the Bob Creek headgate at
6 o'clock Friday night and to turn
over to the Catlin and the Fort Lyons
bitches all OF the water in transit.
As IL takes about 60 hours to make
the run from the reservoir to the
headgate, this about equals the excess
water removed.
There was some talk OF bringing
was replaced and as suit for injunc-
tion is now pending IL is probable
this will be dropped.-Rocky Ford
Tribune.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
ALWAYS. A NUISANCE

Newspaper Man-What made you
scowl ut that fellow who has lust gone
out?
Bank Ofiiciai-Hc's one OF those who
are always telling me how to run nv
hahk. a man that thinks he knows
now TO manage another fellows busi.
ness better than the other fellow
knows how to do it himself is always "A
nuisance. You ought to jump on such
men. II was running that paper of
yours, by George, I'd-cr-cr. Curious
Kihd oi weather we're having, isn't it.?
Rams Horn.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04

A lady who understands advertising
says: mo lady wishes to be looked
upon as shopping tiend: she does not
care to go into store and have a
merchant show all his stock in order
to find out whether he keeps what
she wishes to purchase and whether
the article is sold at a price she can
afford. 1t is much easier and pleasan-
ter to look through the advertise
ments of a paper than it is to bore
the clerk and waste her own time.
Next to the local news items, the ad-
vertisements Of a paper stating articles
for sale and prices will keep much
of money that goes to large cities at
home. "-Ex.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
THE ARM AND WAIST SOCIAL

The social given at the Bob Creek
school house Saturday, May 10Th,
was grand success in every respect.
Music was furnished by the Olney
Springs military band. Miss Caroline
Westcamp was voted the most popular
young lady by 564 votes. Lunch was
served In the east room, and quite a
unique method of charging for lunch
was used The length OF a mans arm
In inches and the circumference OF a
lady's waist in inches was added To-
gether and divided by two; this num-
ber was the number of cents the
lunch cost. Gee! but some OF the
girls had large waists.
"REPoRTER.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04

Drop your hammer-do some rootin'
There, YOU discOntented knocker,
srowlin' bout the country's Ill. Chic
POiOrm yer dismal talker; take a
|fourse o liver pills. Stop yer durn
Rl.O-te hUwlin'. chaw some sand an
Bit some grit, don't sit In the dumps
f'growlln', jump the roost an boost a
pit. Fall in while the bands playin', /,
Fetch the step an march along
Istead o pcssimistic brayin' jine the
halIelulah song! Drop your hammer
20 some rOotin'-grab a horn, you
fuss, and split every echo with yer
IootIn'; jump the roost and boost a
|bt.-The Ramblert Macungie tPa.)
Progress.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Ohney Springs Items

w. M. Jewell was an Ordway visitor
Friday.
Miss Alta Rice was In Sugar City
on Tuesday.
John Maucher was up from Sugar
City Monday.
Mrs. Frank Crowley returned from
MOntrOse Monday.
Mrs. Hanen and daughter, Miss
Alice, were in Fowler Saturday.
Mrs. James Jewell and Mrs. Henry
Mccoy were in Manzanola Thursday.
Quite number attended the Waist
and Arm social at Bob Creek Saturday
night.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04

Some time ago we published an ar
tIce In our paper stating that we
khought IL might be good thing for a
kOupIe Of signs to be placed along the
bailroad near Fowler which would
bort OF label the town. so that passers-
Dr. on trains and on the public high
bay would know that this beautiful
fity was called Fowler. We notice
khat lately several OF the business
nen became interested and as a result
1he signs can now be seen. one two
hiles each way from Fowler, giving
Rhe name Of the town, the population
hnd the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Tribune.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
FARM NOTES

The week has been remarkable In
that it records the death of two OF
our first citizens OF Ordway, Mr.. j. NJ.
Burke and Geo. N. Ordw1y, the latter
being the founder OF our town, which
was honored by his pane.
My first remembrance OF Mr.. Burke
was In '02 as he was driving by my
garden where | was vigorously battling
with small patch OF sand burrs. As
he reined up his team for a friendly
word, he said. "Say, neighbor, do you
know you have a fight before you il
you conquer that weed?" Being en-
tircly ignorant at that time OF the
nature OF the pest, i think now he
was, verify, more than true prophet,
for the battle has been kept up inces-
sanity since with no signs OF EXTERN
ination.
From that time to the present, our
acquaintance and friendship has been
cOntinuous-for the first six years we
were associated together on the School
Board. We shall all remember his
warm, genial, neighborly kindness,
which was his predominating char
acteristic. a hard worker, yet never
fault-hnding or complaining OF the
worlds unjust distribution OF labor,
and always ready To do more than his
part. Modest and retiring, yet earn
est, untiring; a patriot and an old
soldier; valued neighbor and kind
father-such is our loss.
My first recollection OF Mr. Ordway
Is his attractive. genial face, as he
stood among the fruit boxes in store
at the corner OF 18th. and Larimer
streets, Denver, now occupied by the
Railroad Building. As passed daily
to my school work, made IL point
to buy my oranges, etc, of him, as IL
was worth half the cost to deal with
such a pleasant and attractive mer-
chant. A joke or kind word always
accompanied the paper sack. From
this our acquaintance ripened into
family friendship and business deal
ings.
Mr.. Ordway was for some years a
member OF the city council and vari-
Gus other city offices, all OF which he
filled with such satisfaction that the
hOnors continued up to the time OF
his death. Loyalty was his most pro-
nounced characteristic. True to his
friends, TO his city, state and country.
His home was model of cultured
refinement and no one rang his door
bell without being greeted with
smile and warm grasp Of the hand.
The pessimist became optimistic in
his presence. No one went away with
out feeling better, although they
might doubt the correctness OF his es-
innate. His geniality was sunshine
that warmed your heart. Generous
to a fault" Quiet in manner, yet
forceful. However much you might
disagree with him. you could not help
loving his gentle Quaker manners.
Misfortune in business came to him
several times in life, yet left no
bitterness as with many men. He
began anew in the same hopeful.
sanguine way possessed by him, and
forgot his loss in the happy world
about him. He knew no rancor, and
revenge was n stranger to him. In
my thirty years acquaintance, never
saw him when he seemed bit down.
hearted or discouraged.
Our town was his favorite, and even
up to few years ago he. hoped to re-
tire some day to his home here.
So Ordway this week sustains u
double loss-father and friend. Both
patriots in the G. A. R.; both exam
Piles to the living in their useful, kind
and benevolent lives.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Theory and Practice.

Good Minister don't see how !
am to get through my sermon to-day.
It's almost church time.
Fond Wife-What is the text?
IT'S about the wise and foolish
virgins
But you were writing at that ser
mon last night. Why didn't you finish
IT."
az couldn't. The lamp went OUT
New York Weekly.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
NJ 2. TRAIN WRECKED

Train No. |, due here at l2:I5, was
wrecked on Saturday last near lnman,
A small station % miles east Of Ord.
lvay The engine, baggage and smok-
bn, cars were de-railed. Conductor
lDnberger and Engineer Lockhart
were in charge Of the train. No one
|was injured. The wrecking crew was
lert busy until late Sunday morning
Clearing the track.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
ORDWAYS FATHER DIES
Geo N. OrdWay Passes Away
At His Home In Denver

Few OF our people knew OF the
serious condition Of Mr.. Ordway, who
has made his home In Denver for some
years past, and when his death was
announced at the close OF the services
at the park on Decoration Day, the
shock to the community was first
made evident.
The deceased was sixty.two years
old and was honorcd and loved by all
who knew him. He came to Ordway
from Denver in 1890 and was thought
to be on his dcathbcd at that time,
being carried from the section house,
the only stopping place for trains at
mat time, on II Stretchcr. A brother,
IN similar condition, was also
brought back to health by residing in
tins climate for several years. Mr..
Ordway had great faith in the soil OF
this section from the start and planted
iitty acres of corn the first year, which
Jared very badly for the lack OF water,
and on the whole patch, Just one little
was found. He was not discouraged,
and remarked that the nubbin proved
what the soil was capable OF II IL
could only be watercd. His wheat
field was the first crop to be watercd
from the canal after IL was completed.
After leaving Ordway to reside In
Denver, Mr.. Ordway became promin-
cnt In public life and held many
positions OF trust. The following
clipping is from the Denver Re-
publican OF Tuesday:
George n. Ordway, one OF Colo
radios most public spirited citizens
and state builders. died at his home,
1913 Acoma street, yesterday morning.
For the past 20 years the deceased has
been prominently connected with the
Republican party and public life OF
this state and during the last cam
paign lie was elected as n member OF
the election commission.
"Mr. Ordway has been in i'll health
for the past three years and for the
last several months has been con-
fined to his bed. He became un-
conscious last Saturday and remained
IN that condition until his death.
Mrs. Ada Ordway, the wife OF the de-
ceased, and Mrs. J. A. Pierce, a sister,
were ,at the bedside when the end
came.
NJ nrI,v,v uns npn nf thn sfnupch-
est supporters Of the Republican
party in this state and for his untiring
efforts in this line he was honorcd by
being elected to membership In the
election commission.
AT the age Of 10, Mr.. Ordway ran
away from home and enlisted in the
Massachusetts regiment that made
such an enviable record during the
Civil war. After bis discharge from
the army, like many other young
fortune seekers, he came West and
settled upon the site OF the city OF
Ordway, which was named after him.
"Mr. Ordway was heavily interested
in the agricultural projects OF Ordway
and he did much toward the advance
mcnt of that town.
"Thc political activities OF Mr.. Ord
way included a membership in the
city council on the board Of Super,
visors and while serving in that
capacity he did much toward the up
building of Denver.
"Mr. Ordway was 63 years old. He
was descended from an old and
wealthy family Of New England.
"The funeral services will be held
from the family home at O'Clock on
Wednesday afternoon and will be un
der the auspices OF the Society ol
Friends, a Quaker organization"
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Trouble Makers Ousted

When sufferer from stomach trou-
BILE takes DIR. Kings New Life Pills
he's mighty glad to see his Dyspepsia
and Indigestion fly, but more-he's
tickled over his new, fine appetite,
strong nerves, healthy vigor, all be-
cause stomach, liver and kidneys now
work right. 25c at Edgar Bros
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
The Drawback,

"You shouldn't live and die a bach
elor, why don't you marry an heiress?''
"OnIy one thing has kept me from
doing So
And that?"
Not being titled foreigner. can
not get close enough to one to pro.
pose."-Houston Post.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
a Pres,In,1tion.

Lady lin railroad train on windy
lay)-Dear me! can't get this win
low up.
Gentleman (behind)-T would assist
you, madam, but presume the rail-
road company has glued the windows
down to prevent the loss Of 10 many
patrons by pneumonia.-New York
Weekly. o.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
FOR SALE CHEAP

Two business houses, also 5-rooh
house and 3 lots. Apply to
I'm Fl. /. OLMsTEAD.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Etl.e. q. the First Year.

"Yes, sir. This is house for sum
mer boarders, and that large building
next door is a sanitarium."
"What's the sanitarium fcr?"
"The folks who board with us one
summer generally stay there the sec
ond year."-Life.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Unusua

There was something unusual
about the funny story Jones told yes.
terday."
Il didn't notice It,"
Yes, there was, though. 1t wasn't
created by, Abraham Lincoln. De
troit Free Press.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04

Just received a new line Of post
cards. Three for &c at Wathen's.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04

Losr-Between Ordway and Owens
ranch. child's coat. Liberal reward II
returned. Leave at this ONCE.
MRS. w. H. BOULDIN.
The Ordway new era., 1909-06-04
Merely 4 Suggestion,

"Yes,", she said, 81 have seen % sum.
mers."
Say" he queried, do you think It
u too late to consult an eye special.
istY'-Chicago Daily News.
The National tribune., 1909-05-13
TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON

that are made of these shells inner
coating and various other mother-of-
pearl objects.
Senator Dolli1-er wanted protection
for real butter men from the oleo max
ers. and he brought up a lot of oleo
samples and butter as we'll for the men,
bers of the Senate to try. Did they try
them? Not any. They wouldn't have
known which was oleo and which was
butter, you know. after they had tested
them, for you can't tell the difference
when both are fresh, and butter is much
the most rancid smelling when 1t be-
gins to go. DIR. Wiley is authority for
the statement that you never get pure
butter even i'll u IS day hotel unless
you demand it, and know butter when
you finally get it. Once, when the
Dingley bill was under consideration,
Jerry Simpson, the clown from Kansas,
in the middle of speech reached under
his desk, and brought forth several
suits of shoddy clothes, and used them
as an illustration of why wool should
be free. so that cur workingmen could
have pure wool clothes at minimum
cost. Mr.. Dingley soon spoiled his pet
theories; but that isn't part of this
story.
The National tribune., 1909-05-13
VETERANS IN THE CITY.

Peter s. Rafferty,. seth N. Y, New
York City. Comrade Rafferty, Ia In the
real estate business. and also belongs
to Cameron Post, 70, Department of
New York. He was wounded yeyer
times during his service. received a
Medal of Honor, and was promoted to
Lieutenant. He got his medal for SER
vice on picket duty at Malvern Hill. He
and two others were on picket watch
ing the road when the enemy advanced.
and they opened fire upon them All
three were soon wounded, but they held
their ground until the reserve came I'M
ana drove the eneEny's skirmishers back
At the time of Early's raid on Wash
fngton Conrade Rafferty, was in the
cIty, recovering from wounds and sery-
ing In the Quartermaster's Department.
he entered the regiment sent out to
FORT Stevens, and while there was or
dered by his Colonel to pick about Ieo
veterans from the regiment and ad
vance them as pickets to observe the
enemy. They stayed out on this SER
wee for several days, and had aItogeth-
er pleasant time, as there was a dairy
near which had an abundance of fresh.
cool milk and butter.
W. L. Bfackman. Allentown. Pa.
Comrade Blackman served in the 10Th
conn, and has for the last 40 years
conducted q business college In AIsn<
The National tribune., 1909-05-13
|COMRADE:

If you need Pension Attorney represent
you before the Governments Departments address r. W.
Shoppell s Co.. Washington, D. Co. and you will receive
a prolndt and courteous reply. WIDOWS and MINORS
CLAIMS SPECIALITY.
The National tribune., 1909-05-13
Tho Very Best Location.

Editor National Tribune: Inclosed I
send you check for 500 for share in
st. Cloud allotment. I have looked It
over. and find 1t the best location have
seen in the State, and have been in
the State for IL years.-T. G. Merton,
Co. !, 103d Ohi@
The National tribune., 1909-05-13
Reunion of the asth N.

The 2sth N. Y. will hold its 4stb
a anniversary a Reunion at Lockport. N
a., May ~, 1903. All comrades are cor
their families with them. s
The National tribune., 1909-05-13
Senate,

Friday, May 7.-Senator Clapp, of
Minnesota, addressed the Senate in
favor of a general reduction in duties,
and predicted defeat for the Republi-
can Party If campaign pledges were not
fulfilled.
Senator Owen, Of Oklahoma, spoke
in favor of an income tax.
Senator Bacon. of Georgia, speaking
for the South. said it did not ask pro-
tective duties, and inveighed against