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Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22

disintegrating. The Khedive is said
to desire a reduction of the students
to two or three thousand, as the pres
ent lot are heavy expense to the
state. and are really useless. 1t is
from the village and mission schools
that the new life of Egypt is coming.
So Ell Azhar has been graded and re-
organized from top to bottom, and the
students will henceforth have to learn
such revolutionary teachings as that
the world is round, and that there is
a history and geography entirely un-
touched by the career and teachings
of the Prophet.
Americas Unique Place In Egypt.
In sharp contrast TO Ell Azhar are
the schools, little and big, scattered
over Egypt, which are commonly
known as American schools, or. more
specifically, as American mission
schools. These are feature of the
work of the United Presbyterian
church's mission in Egypt, which has
almost a monopoly of the mission
work in this country. In the educa-
tional department they have upwards
of 10000 students, and these are scat
tered through all grades of schools,
from village day schools to the really
remarkable college at Assiut. All
sorts of observers, from Lord Cromer
and Mr.. Roosevelt to everyday Off
Gals and travellers, have credited
these schools with being potent fac
tors-perhaps the most potent-in the
real awakening of Egypt
1t is an open secret that the Brit
ish government in Egypt frequently
consults with the American mission
aries upon governmental policies, for
it is freely admitted that they know
more about the real situation than
anybody else. They are closest to
the people, and the officials really
lean upon them for help. In no other
nation known to me is the standing of
the missionaries so high as it is here.
II is a curious instance of the inter
relationship of nations that the men,
bers of one of the smallest American
religious denominations should be
potent force in the national affairs OF
one of the Oldest nations, and that
half world away.
Old and New Cairo.
This is a land OF paradoxes. Here,
at the crossroads of the earth, is the
worlds popular playground. The very
greatness and mummies OF the an
cient pharaohs, before whom the
whole world trembled, is but diver
sion and spectacle for tourists and
globetrotters. And old Cairo is one
of the newest and best governed cities
on earth. Most American municipali-
ties could take lessons from what the
British have done here. 1t is as safe
as New York. or safer; and as clean,
or cleaner. II is thoroughly well po-
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22
Clothes Her Hens,

Colorado Springs, Colo.-Mrs.s- Z.
Stocker of Colorado city, rather than
see her chickens. which had moulted
late in the season. suffer from the
cold, has made neatly fitting coats
which button under the wings and hal
provided the chickens with soft fan
mel caps, fastened with dainty colored
ribbons that tie under the beaks OF
the fowls. The chickens strut about
apparently comfortable. and from all
indications are proud of their clothes.
Mrs. Stocker said that the hens. Just
to show their gratitude. are laying
eggs TO their full capacity every day
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22

Seeds need air for termination. The
beans in both bottles were soaked
"a hours and then were put In dry
bottles. Bottle A contained suffi-
Client air to start the few seeds.
Bottle 3 had not enough. The wa
ter In the tumbIer c did not contain
sufficient air for termination.
.he tiny plant discovered. 1t lies
snugly Graded In one end of the bean.
You will see that it has two parts,
a small waxen point, and tiny, yell
lowish, folded leaf. The point is the
root, and tender. delicate thing it is.
This little root must work its way
down into the ground, both to feed
and to hold in place the little plant.
If the ground is not well prepared If
1t is too hard and cloddy. the little
root may become so broken and
bruised as to hinder. or perhaps en-
tirely check. its growth.
The tiny leaf, too. which must push
upward. needs soil that is soft and
loose, II it is not to be injured.
Plant a few seeds in a bed of wet
sawdust, and you will soon see.
branching out from the main root.
many little rootlets. A little later, a
set of fine hairs, called root-hairs. will
appear on the rootlets.
1t is through these that the plant
gets its nourishment from the soil.
They take up all the elements that the
plant needs. and send them up
through little veins to the stems and
leaves. as your food is taken through
your body by the veins. in the shape
of blood.
The plants blood is called sap.
The tiny mouths can only use the food
in the soil when 1t is 'in solution"
that is to say, when 1t is thoroughly
dissolved. You can see that 1t will
need considerable moisture to do this.
II the ground is too light and loose.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22

The fishermen OF Norway sometimes
employ rude sort of water telescope
of their own invention. A tube is
procured, made of tin and funnel
shaped, about three and one-half feet
long and nine inches in diameter at
the broadcast end. 1t is made wide
enough at the top to take in the OBJ.
servers eyes. and the inside is painted
black. AT the bottom or wide end
clear. thick piece of glass is inserted,
with a little lead in the form of a ring
to weight the tube. When the instru-
ment is immersed in clear water 1t is
said that the observer can see down
an astonishing number of fathoms.-
Harper's Weekly.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22
EXCELLENT STUDY Fur FARM
BOYS DURING WINTER MONTHS
Various Described Especially
Benefit of Our Youths Who Wish Make Il
Object Lesson During Severe Cold
Ndonths-NeedfuI Things.

takes microscope Of quite high
power to detect them. These are the
plants lungs. Through them 1t gets
the air it needs to live on.
If you cover a plant so tightly that
1t cannot get air, it will smother just
as surely as you would with blan-
ket over your head. That is what will
happen If you get your seeds in too
deep, or IL you let the ground get hard
above them before they come up.
If you wish to be sure just how
deep to plant your seeds, try this lit
tie experiment.
Take a tall glass tumbler, or pint
fruit-jar. and fill it with earth. Press
down into 1t, next the glass, three
seeds of any kind you wish to test.
Press the first clear to the bottom,
the second about half way to the bot
tom, and the third leave within an
inch of the top. Do not put them
directly over one another. Wrap a
heavy paper around the glass to keep
out the light and keep the earth in
1t moist and warm.
Every day slip off the paper. and
note how the seeds are doing. Which
ever one thrives the best Is the one
you want to take as your guide in the
matter of depth. What do you think
will happen to the one at the bottom?
You have noticed that there is
great part of the seed that is not
/ filled up by the baby plant. This
part is filed with food upon which
the plant lives until 1t gets roots long
enough to feed itself.
After the food in the seed is all
used up. there must be other food in
the soil ready for it to live on. This
is the critical time in young plants
life. If 1t is starved and stunted now.
it will never make up for 1t.
Remember. then. that good seed.
well prepared seed-bed, and plenty Of
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22
How tho Bean Plant Gets Up.

the water will all drain and dry away.
and no matter how rich the soil may
be, the plant will die for want of
food.
So an important thing to keep in
mind. when preparing the seed-bed.
is that the top soil. to the depth OF
several inches, should be worked up
lightly and loosely enough so that the
root can readily push through. and
still be pressed firmly enough SO that
tie moisture can not all escape.
All over the stem and leaves are
little openings. called pores" 1t
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22
Was II Coming or eoina2

The train was reported forty min.
utes late. and after the time had
elapsed would-be passenger in.
quired: How late is that train?"
"Oh. about an hour late
The hour passed and the query was
repeated.
We'll. they'll be about an hour and
twenty minutes late here"
Patience reigned until the query
was Justly renewed. and the railroad
man replied: We'll. sir. think that
train will be near two hours late"
Wbereupon the passenger said:
Say. mister. will you kindly tell me
which way that train Is going?"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22
Ancient CandIesticks.

from her grandmother, Mrs. John B.
Crawford, ST.. late of New Albany
Mrs. Crawford, with her husband. set
tied in New Albany in 1929 and the
candlesticks were part of their house
hold equipment. The candlesticks
we're highly priced in those days and
were admired by all visitors to the
Crawford home.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22
IN THE GARB OF AN EMPRESS
So eowned London's Most Popular
Actress Becomes the Bride Of
a Scotch Laird.

London.-From little Yorkshire
lassie, playing barefooted and tousle-
headed about the streets of the quaint
English town where she was born,
to be the bride of Ian Bullough,
Scotch land owner of vast estate,
and holding an honored place in the
highest social circles of Great Britain
such, in brief, has been the re-
markable career of Lily Elsie. Her
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22

Plant. A. ot Hair; 3, Hypocotyi,
Between Seeo-leaves and Root; c,
True Leaves; o, Seed-leaves or
cotyIedons.
food in the right shape for the young
plant to use. are the first things to
look after. II you wish to make good
profit on your seasons work.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-22
(By MRS. L. GRIMES)

From fall till spring seems like a
.ong time to a boy, especially If he
has choice lot of seeds that he is
anxious to put into the ground. But
there is great deal to be done dur
ing the time of waiting.
The boy who does not mean to
waste his time and labor must learn
something about what his plants will
need before he is even ready to pre-
pare his ground.
The first thing needful is to under
staad something about the makeup of
the seed itself. AS seeds are quite
similar in general characteristics,
studying one closely will give a fair
understanding of others.
The common white bean is easy to
get, and to study, SO we will take in
as an example.
Soak few beans in water over
night. Then take one and cut the
tough outer covering around the edge
with the point of pin. The halves
can then be easily spread apart. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
Pisgdh Home Will Be
 Opened To Public Friday
Quarters At Eyton Leased For Year and Evan gelists Are Ready To Receive Donations
 Of Supplies

have the Benefit of a thorough knowl-
 edge of the workings of one of tht
 most successful rescue homes in the world and the work here will be or
 a practical basis from the start. All sorts of house furnishings are necessary, as well as a stated amount oi bread. beans, rice, sugar and salt and
 the Pisgah evangelists are especially anxious that the charitable people of Birmingham will come out and see the home.
 A lease has been taken for a year. and the work will be permanent. Evangelist OXnam says: Tn Los Angeles we have men who wish to aid worthy poor, but who do not have the time to look them up. Knowing the Pisgah work, they give money or pro- visions. feeling assured that 1t will be
 inteligently used
 "The evangelistic meetings held in the Fraternal hall have been well at
 tended and there have been many, Of fers from earnest church workers to
 devote their time to helping Birming-
 hams Submerged tenth
 There will be a meeting at the resi- dence of Mrs. John White. 2210 High land avenue, at D. m., today, for the purpose of putting the Psgah home on a solid foundation.
 All interested are requested to at tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
ADJUSTMENTS
"POlly of the Circus"

That charming idyl of the sawdust
 ring and the big top,' known as Polly
 of the Circus was presented at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and last night. The play has lost none of it's appeal to the heart. The delightful little love story seems to retain peren- nial freshness. Miss Ida St. Leon, who plays the part of Polly. is we'll suited to the role and she made the principal char acter winsome to a most acceptable de- gree. Willard Robertson as the parson acquitted himself in a pleasing way and l truthfully depicted the sincerity of a | young minister above cant and creed. | Mart E.. Kelsey as Jim, the canvasman, was vigorous and direct Annie Mort- | mer as Mandy made the most of her op- | portunities for comedy as an old negro | mammy. and Stuart Johnson has Nasty Jones gave her material assistance. Will
 liam Mowry as Deacon Elverson, J. D. | Walsh as Uncle Toby, James Cherry as Deacon Strong and others among the
 minor characters gave creditable sup port.
 | Polly of the Circus is one of the
 most popular plays put on the stage in
 recent years. It is clean and whole some, naive and tender. with all the
 quaintness of an old-fashioned love story
 in bizarre environment. and It's pop
 ularity is amply justified The atmos- phere of the circus will always fascinate young minds and old minds that re-
 member their youth. That indefinable element has been caught by Miss Mayo
 in her play and Polly Is a girl who
 easily wins her way to all hearts. From l the glare of bareback riding in a circus ring to the peaceful rounds of a par | sons wife is the step that Polly took | and there is no reason to suppose she | ever regretted her decision. P. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
OPP HAS A HARD
 FIGHT AGAINST FIRE

Opp, March 2S.-(Special Fire last night destroyed a eolored restaurant run by Dave Ward, a negro of this place, and totally wrecked the negro Masonic hall besides injuring several other buildings nearby. The prompt and active service done by the fire com- pany saved a portion of the business houses in Opp. The fire was discovered about Il o'clock and the origin is unknown. The loss is estimated at about $500 with no insurance.
 The village of Foley a mill town about two miles west of opp, which was incorporated few weeks ago, has ordered an election to elect mayor and counclmen and other municipal officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
COX CASE SOON BE
 IN SUPREME COURT

Cincinnati, March 2S.-There appears to be a probability that the legal tangle preceding the trial of George B. Cox for perjury will reach the supreme court of Ohio within a day or two. This de- duction comes from moves made by at torneys for Cox today after Judges Swing, Smith and E. A. Jones of the cir cult court had been ruled off the bench by the presiding judge. Thomas A. Jones of Jackson, O.
 The first step to be taken today was a decision handed down by Presiding Judge Thomas A. Jones that Judges Swing and Smith, against whom an affi- davit charging prejudice and bias in favor of Cox had been filed by Prose- cutor Hunt and Judge German, must vacate the bench. An affidavit filed by Coxs attorneys asking for the elimina- tion of Judge F. A. Jones, the third member of the circuit court, was then made and promptly sustained by the pre- siding judge
 The hearing on the mandamus pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
ORIOLES JOIN OWLS Three Hundred Orioles Vote to Unite With Order of Owls

Pottsville, Pa., March 29.-At a meet ing Tuesday evening by the Pottsville, (Pa.) order of Orioles, final action was taken for the purpose of transferring from that organization to the original Order of Owls. As a result of the meeting a committee of five was ap- pointed to make arrangements for the occasion.
 The night of the institution promises to be a red letter event for the local owl nest. A great street celebration will be held and it is expected that there will be at least 1000 Owls in line. Invitations will be extended to the nests at York and other near cities.
 Fully 800 members, practically speak ing, the entire membership will be transferred on the night of the insti- tuition to the National Order of Owls.
 Elmira, Binghamton, N. T.; Slaling- ton, Pa, and numerous other cities where the Orioles have had nests have either arranged to go into the Owls or have done so already.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
RESIDENCE AT CREWS STATION
 IS DESTROYED

Fire broke out in the residence of G
 F. Bradford and H. B. Patterson al line yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and totally destroyed the house and con tents. The damage is estimated at $3Goo
 The fire started in the attic from un- known origin and had made good head way before it was discovered. An alarm was turned in and the Ensley fire de- partment answered the call, but owing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
"The Fortune Hunter

'"The Fortune Hunter" a bright, clean American comedy, by Winchell Smith, will be the offering of Messrs. Conan and Harris at the Jefferson theatre for three performances only, beginning tomorrow night.
 It is breezily acted by an excellent company headed by Fred Niblo. and including Alma Belwin, Frank Bacon, Phil Bishop, Frank Boumon, Fred Giggs, Leonta Fulwell, Reginia Con nelly and many others. Fred Niblo characterizes effectively the role of
 Nat Duncan, a serious individual, who all unconsciously carries the air and graces of Broadway into Radville, Pa.
 The whifnsicalities of the Niblo char
 acterization are delightful and particu-
 larly well brought out by the actor in
 the opening act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
Snow Falls in Oklahoma

Kansas City, March 28-From all parts of Kansas and Oklahoma there came today reports of a sudden fall in tenn perature. Through central Kansas snow is falling and sand storm driven by a cold wind is sweeping across Okla homa. Little damage will result from either the snow or sand storm it is thought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
At the BiiOu

Good melodrama is a class of en- tertainment that a large class of thea tregoers enjoy at all times, and that all classes enjoy many times. A good melodrama is at the Bijou this week in No Mother to Guide Her" for it contains the salient features for good ness in melodrama-snap. excitement
 thrills, heart interest and the final triumph of the hero and heroine over the william. There are performances every night this week and matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday aft ernoons. Next week. the Bijou will offer The Wolf" the great drama of the Canadian woods by Eugent Walter. It is magnicifently produced, with elaborate and beautiful scenic effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29

Brunswick, Ga, spent Tuesday in Besse- mer.
 E. l.. Lipscomb has gone to Healing Springs. Miss. for the sake of his health He will be joined at an early date by Mrs Lipscomb.
 Miss Catherine COnin is the guest of Miss Florrie Little fer several days.
 Miss Allie Moore, little daughter of Mrs. Pearl Moore, is i'll at the home of her mother.
 Mrs. J. P. West, who has been visiting
 Mrs. l.. G. Ozley, has returned to her home at Maylene. Mrs. J. H. Roden will leave the latter part of this week to make her future home in Georgia. Miss Lora Gum, one of the popular girls of the younger set, is suffering from an attack of la grippe. Mrs. w. A. Dunnam of Lipscomb is seriously i'll at her home with pneu-
 monia. w. H. Leigh, general passenger agent, and A. D. Daniel travelling passenger agent of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, were in Bessemer Tuesday to give an advance notice of excursion rates to the seashore. Mrs. A. S. Fitzpatrick will be the host. ess of the Ladies' Whist club Wednes- day afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
Pratt City News

message was received by relatives In Pratt City conveying the news of the death of Thomas McFall, which
 occurred at Memphis yesterday after
 noon at 4:30 o'clock, from an attack
 of pneumonia. The deceased was a | member of the Memphis police force and was accounted a capable and eff ficent officer. His remains will be sent to Pratt City for burial and will | reach here Thursday morning. He was formerly a resident of this district and has many friends here who will learn | of his death with much regret. Inter- ment will be made at Pratt City, the funeral arrangements to be announced later.
 Eagles Hold Meeting The Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie No. 972, met last night at their hall | in a business and social session. A large class of candidates was initiated. After the ceremony refreshments were served and short talks made by prom . inent members of the order. The meet : ing was one of great interest and was well attended, many visitors being present.
 Masonic Temple The building committee of the Ma sonic lodge met yesterday afternoon | with pr. J. E. Seay to discuss plans for the completion of the new Ma sonic temple which is being erected on the corner of Third street and Third avenue.
 Insane Negro Burned to Death A small house occupied by an old negro was burned to the ground at l o'clock yesterday morning and the oc.. cupant was burned to death. The old negro was seen in the house previous to the fire and an attempt was made to rescue him. The flames drove the rescuers away, however, and the old negro perished. It is thought that the house was burned down by the de- ceased, who was considered crazy by | his neighbors.
 Judge G. N. Taylor of Pratt city was deputized by the coroner to hold an | inquest and will do so today. Personals Mrs. G. N Taylor left yesterday for Villa Rica, Ga., on a visit to rela- lives.
 Miss Lucille Thomas is the guest of
 Mrs. C. A. Crook on First avenue. Mrs. William Smith has been called to Kentucky on account of the death
 of her mother.
 The following officers of the wom- ems Missionary society of the Presby- terian church were elected for the en- suing year. Mrs. Charles A. Hassler, president; Mrs. E.. C. Young, vice pres- ident; Mrs. A. J. Roddy. secretary ana treasurer.
 Mrs. Hollingsworth is visiting Mrs. A J. Monfee on East Highlands. J, E. Wood attended the funeral oil his nephew at Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29

eeedings against Judge Charles J. Hunt and the injunction prohibiting Judge Frank German from trying the Cox case were then begun. The arguments lasted through the afternoon session, at the conclusion of which the court announced that 1t had taken the case under ad- vlsement.
 In the meantime the attorneys for Cox had given notice of an appeal to the supreme court of Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
James K, Hackett

Seats are now on sale for the com ing three performances to be given by James K. Hackett at the Shubert thea tre, starting next Friday night with a matinee Saturday. The play he will be seen in Is satiric romantic comedy called ''The Kings Game" Coming un- der the direction of William A. Brady Ltd, local theatregoers have much to anticipate in the Hackett engagement With MT. Hackett, Miss Jane Marbury la beautiful young leading lady, is play ing, while in the complete organiza- ton are Walter Pennington, Arthur Lawler, Herbert Farjeon, Rober. Wayne and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29
Abandoned Ship Sighted

Washington, March 2s.-An abandoned ship. lying on her beam ends. was re- ported today in the lane of the coas, liners about 140 miles east of Jackson vile, Fla. Revenue cutters are search ing for the derilect to destroy it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-29

to the lack of water were unable to do anything.
 The two families live in the same house which is sx-room one-story frame dwelling and the building and furniture were total loss