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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
(By r. W. FISHERY

1t Is known that heavy pruning OF
the tops of fruit trees in winter or
during the dormant period has tend
ency to produce wood growth, or
cause the trees to grow larger. This
is due to the fact that when pruning
is done when the tree is dormant the
plant food which is taken up by the
roots early in the spring is concen-
trated into smaller portion Of the
top and results in the very rapid
growth of the parts left. Weak trees
are often forced into vigorous growth
by heavy top pruning which Is done
in the winter or early spring.
When vigorous plants are given a
heavy winter pruning water sprouts
are often produced. because there is
roots than the top area can use. re-
sulting In the growth of dormant Ia
teral buds.
Heavy pruning of the top in the
summer or when the tree is In an
active state of growth has a tendency
to check the wood growth. causes fruit
buds to form and sometimes results
in the growth Of water sprouts. The
wood growth is checked because when
pruning Is done when the leaves are
performing their function of assimi-
lating plant food a large portion Of
the area which is making plant food
is removed and the supply Of pre-
pared plant food is checked. thus
causing a decrease of growth over the
whole tree.
Heavy root pruning checks the
growth of wood by cutting of the
supply of moisture and crude plant
food. This results in an increasing
number of fruit buds. In sections OF
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

should be cut out, making the cut
near the main stem and parallel to
1t. The remaining branches should be
cut back to within three or four buds
Of the main stem. making the cut Just
above a strong bud.
In the spring OF the third year all
but three or four branches are cut
out. including the terminal branch.
and the others are cut back to within
three or four buds o fthe stem from
which they grow. the idea being to
produce three or four well developed
and we'll situated twigs on each
branch each year. and having the
branches SO placed that the tree will
grow into a symmetrical form and be
open enough SO that the sunlight can
get into the center OF the tree. thus
adding much to the color OF the fruit.
By cutting each seasons growth back
to within a few buds OF the last sea-
sons growth the tree is made to grow
much stockier than 1t otherwise
would.
The pruning after the third year
is very similar to that given in the
third year. Three or four twigs, are
selected on each growth. the others
cut out, and the remaining twigs cut
back. All cross limbs or limbs that
are too close together. or that rub
together should be cut out
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
GROWING HERBS
IS ESSENTIAL
Nothing Can Quito Take Their
Place In HouochoId-Sccds OF
Annual Sort Should be
Sovvn Early.
By r. @. wEATHERsroNEJ


No garden can be considered COM
plete that does not include a goodly
variety of herbs. for nothing can quite
fill their place In the household.
The seeds of annual sorts should be
sown early. but Of the perennial var
ieties land many OF the best are that)
the seeds sown in midsummer will
produce strong plants that may be
freely cut from the following year.
Make the soil rich. mellow and fine
before sowing the seed. When the
Seeding plants are large enough they
may be transplanted to the border
beds. or the fence.row where they can
grow undisturbed year after year.
When the roots become large they
may be divided and new plants start
ed II more are wanted, though two or
three plants of one variety will fur
nish all a goodsized family will need.
as the leaves should be cut several
times during the season.
The leaves should be cut when full.
ly grown and before the plant blooms.
choosing a clear. dry day for the work.
Spread in cool shady room to dry,
as drying in the sun or by the fire
spoils both color and flavor.
When thoroughly dry powder tho
leaves by rubbing between the hands
and store away in tight cans or boxes
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
May Increase Rates Soon.

Denver.-Tfigh operating and traffic
lines that furnish eastern connection
with the Union Pacific railroad in the
matter of rail and water haul from
North Atlantic coast points to Colo
Iado points. via Savannah. Ca. St.
Louis. Kansas City and Denver. were
in Denver recently in consultation
with local agents OF the allied lines
and with leading shippers concerning
changes. probably increases in rates
that may become effective in the near
future.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
MANY DEFINED PRINCIPLES s.
.s,,- IN PRUNING FRUIT TREES
Different Varieties-1n Forming Top
Tree Several Distinct Systems Are
Practiced.

The shape, however. should be largely
determined by the natural character
istics of the tree. Low-headed trees
produce the best results In many To-
calities. They are able to stand heavy
winds without injury, the fruit is near
er the ground and makes harvesting
a crop and all orchard work much
easier, and the trunks are not SO like
ly to be injured by sun-scald.
II one-year-old trees are set out. the
pruning the first year will consist In
cutting the top back to within eight
cen or twenty-four inches of the
ground. The cut should be made just
above strong bud. During the first
season three or four branches should
be permitted to grow; the others
rubbed on soon after the buds ex-
pand.
In the spring of the second year. II
more than three or four branches
grew during the first summer. they
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
A READER CURES HIS
CONSTIPATI0N-TRY IT FREE
good Of al

The editors of "fealth Hints" and
Questions and Answers" have one ques-
tion that is put TO them more often than
any other. and which. strangely enough,
they find the most difficult to answer.
That Is How can / cure my consupa-
tIon?"
DIR. Caldwell. an eminent specialist In
diseases OF the stomach. liver and bowels
has looked the whole field over. has prac-
tised the speciality for forty years and Is
convinced that the ingredients contained
In what is called DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin has the best claim to attention
from constipated people.
It's success In the cure of stubborn con-
stipation has done much to displace the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Divide Tunnel Plan Progressing.

Denver.-For two months Messrs.
David II. Moffat and William G..
Evans have been in New York in the
interest Of the Moffat road. its exten.
sion and the construction of tunnel
through the Continental divide. Word
received from time to time is to the
effect that they are making progress.
despite monetary stringency and dis
inclination on the part Of the great
railroad systems to spend money for
new roads.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Farmers Institute Meets.

Longmont.-The twenty-third an
nual Farmers Institute opened here
A. Dickens was elected president; A..
7. Jones. first vice president; Mrs. J..
w. Goss, second vice president, and
Mrs. ]. Crossis. secretary. to hold Of
flee for the ensuing year. The farm
roduct exhibit was exceptionally
good. and the sloyd. sewing and paint
ing exhibits the best in years. The
attendance was larger than ever seen.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
PAINFUL FINGER NAILS CURED

Ihave suffered from the same trou-
BILE (painful finger nails) at different
periods Of my life. The first time of
its occurrence. perhaps twenty-five
years ago. after trying home remedies
without getting helped. I asked my
doctor to prescribe for me, but 1t was
not for q year or more that my nails
and fingers were well. The inflamma-
tion. and suppuration began at the
base OF the finger nail. Sometimes It
was SO painful that I had to use
poultice to induce suppuration. After
the pus was discharged the swelling
would go down until the next period
OF Inflammation, possibly not more
than n week or two afterwards. These
frequent infiammations resulted in the
loss of the nail. I had sometimes as
many rs three fingers In this state at
one time.
Perhaps ten years later I began
again to suffer from the same trouble.
Again tried various remedies. among
them a prescription from n doctor OF
friend Of mine. who had suffered
from a like trouble. This seemed to
help somewhat for a time. but It was
not a permanent cure; next tried q
prescription from my own doctor. but
this was SO Irritating to the sensitive.
diseased skin that could not use It.
I began to use Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. I had used the Cuticura
Ointment previously on my children's
scalps with good effect. I did not use
the Soap exclusively, but rubbed the
Cuticura Ointment into the base Of
the nail every night thoroughly. and
as often beside as I could. had not
used 1t but a few weeks before my
nails were better. and in n short time
they were apparently well. There
was no more suppuration, nor infian-
nation. the nails grew out clean
again. One box Of Cuticura Ointment
was all that I used in effecting n
cure" (Signed) Mrs. I. J. Horton.
Katonah. n. Y, Apr. 13. 1910. On
Sept. 81. Mrs. Horton wrote: 'T have
had no further return Of the trouble
with my finger nails"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
FRENCH BEAN COFFEE,
A HEALTHFUl DRINK

The healthiest ever; you can grow
it in your own garden on a small
patch 10 by 10. producing so pounds or
more. Ripens in Wisconsin 90 days.
Used in great quantities in France,
Germany and all over Europe. Send
Is cents in stamps and we will mail
you package giving full culture d.
catalog free. or send 81 cents and get
in addition to above 10000 kernels
indispensable vegetable and flower
seeds-enough for bushels of vege-
tables and flowers. John A. Salzer
Seed Co., 1872 S. Sth ST., La Crosse, Wis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Greeley Husbands Rebel.

Greeley-Driven to distraction by
being pressed into service as ladies'
maids to hook up the backs Of their
they will organize the ..antI-hookers-up
society" One OF the bylaws Of the
society will provide that a fine OF five
collars be imposed on every member
who assists his wife in donning n
frock on which there are more than
five hooks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

use OF salts. waters. strong cathartlcs
and such things. Syrup Pepsin. by train
ing the stomach and bowel muscles to
again do their work naturally, and with
its tonic ingredients strengthening the
nerves, brings about a lasting cure.
Among Its strongest supporters are Mr..
John Gravelne of IS Milwaukee Ave-,
Detroit. Mich, Mr.. ]. A. Vernon of Okla
homa City and thousands of others. II
can be obtained of any druggist at nifty
cents and one dollar a bottle. or II you
can be obtained by writing the doctor.
For the free sample address DIR. w. Il.
Caldwell. 2ci Caldwell building. Month
cello. Ill.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
MAKES HANDY
FIRE ESCAPE
Stout Rnotted Rope rfakcs Excel.
ent Substitutc for Ladder
ANY yCooI-Headed Person
Can Usc It.

II Is not feasible to have n ladder at
every window. and in case OF fire peo-
pie in the second story are often In
danger of their lives. For safety. tie
large knots in n strong rope. coil 1t
neatly ON the floor or some place
where II can be found Immediately in
the dark Make n loop at one end SO
It may be IOoped around n bed post
or n stout hook placed in the window
frame. In case OF fire throw out the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
st. L. & s. r. Ry. Take Part.

Pueblo.-The hand of the St Louis
& San Francisco railroad system,
which has more than 1000 miles OF
road in the Southwest. and which has
had Colorado territory for its main
objective for n number OF years. is
seen in the organization of financing
OF the Pueblo & Southeastern railroad.
designed to connect Pueblo with the
town OF Wilson, sixteen miles south
east.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
New Town Of Harney.

Greeley.-T'ne first town on the new
La Salle-Denver branch of the Union
Pacific in western Weld county has
been established. 1t is about midway
between Platteville and Fort Lupton,
is named Harney and may become a
coal mining center.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Fight For Part Of Estate.

Greeley.-A copy of the will of John
6. Kennedy. disposing of one Of the
largest fortunes in the United States.
has been received here by David Ken
nedy, a prospector in the mountains
near Livermore, who says he is a ne
phew Of the millionaire and will make
a fight for a share OF the estate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
COLORADO NEWS
Gathered From
All Parts of the State
New Yorker Gets Contract.

Trinidad-Henry Augustus Luke
warm, a widely known sculptor of
New York, has been awarded the con-
tract for erection Of the bronze statue
to Kit Carson, in Kit Carson park
here. for $13.3s0.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Clay and Coal Company Combine

Canon City.-The property and
equipment of the Royal Gorge Fire
Clay Company and the Diamond Coal
Company of this city have been pur-
chased by Denver. Colorado Springs
and Eastern capitalists. and merged
under the name Of the Midgdale Coal
[. Coke Company. capital $250.O0O.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Fortune Awaits cornishman.

Denver.-A $25.0O0 estate. left by
Ills father. is waiting for William
James Thomas. a Cornishman, last
heard OF in Denver. Thomas has been
twenty.three years. Information con-
cerning him was asked in a letter
received by the Denver postoffice
authorities from Mrs. Scaddor Kins.
mar. 10 Globe street. Lancashire. Eng.
land
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Corn Producer Wins $500.

Perley G. Davis of CRANKY. Mass.
sets n new worlds record for corn this
years production, and was given a
$500 award by the New England
Corn exposition Judges. The record
was made on one acre of land. from
which Mr.. Davis harvested lO3L
bushels Of crib dry yellow flint corn.
His yield at harvest time was 1877
bushels OF shelled corn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Auto Freiaht Line Assured.

Fort Collins.-Automobile for the
stage line between Fort Collins. and
Estes park have been ordered and the
Fort Collins-Estes Park Transports
tion Company expects to start bust.
ress with freight line about the
middle Of March. This company will
connect with the Union Pacific when
II reaches the city.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

the country where fruit trees have n
tendency to start bearing very young
and to produce large crops Of fruit.
It is often necessary to do such prun.
ing that will cause wood growth rath.
er than the production of fruit buds.
In forming the top of the tree sew
eral distinct systems are practiced.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
! Hoods
SarsapariIla

Cures all humors, catarrh and
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite,
cures paleness, nervousness,
builds up the whole system.
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
College Gets Endowment.

Colorado Springs. - President Slo-
cum of Colorado college has received
formal notice from the General Edu-
was announced through the press re-
Gently. The gift is to be the nucleus
Ct a fund of 100000, the remainder
OF which. $25O.OOO. must be raised by
Inc college.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
Australian Wool Industry,

1t has been calculated that the in.
dustry of wool production brings Aus
tralia an annual return of from $780,.
100000 to sl75.OOO.OOO. But this does
not include the returns from the sales
of sheep. stud and flock. and the large
quantity disposed OF at the yards for
local consumption. Possibly all these
bring the total up to $3.50. .000. 900 q
pear.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

loose end of the rope and scramble
out. Any cool-headed person can
wriggle down a rope of this kind. al
though they may blister their hands
or get slight fall In doing so. but
even so, It 1t is better than being
roasted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure consti
patton. Constipation is the cause of man,
diseases. Cure the cause and you cur,
the disease. Easy to take.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

When the millennium comes there
will be schools to which janitors and
railway porters will be sent to learn
something about ventilation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Childrer
teethinR. softens the gums, reduces inhamma
ton. nllays pain. cures wind collie. &c n bottle
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

Your druggist Will refund money II PAZO ONT
MEST fails to cure any case of Itching. Blind
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10
DIsapprovina Constituent.

"How is your member OF congress
spending the holidays?"
"Doin' nothin' at home instead Of in
Washington"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAT
Tnfe LAXATIVE BHONO Quinine Tablets
DrusEisfs refund money II IL fans 10 cure. 4. W.
GROVES signature 10 on each box. &c
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

Even a stingy man loosens up whel
asked for advice
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

A dead heart enjoys being a lively
conscience-on others affairs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

Some men borrow trouble and some
buy 1t by the bottle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-02-10

Men are known by the good they do
rather than the goods they have.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20

Miss Elsie Mcfarland. Of
Carrelton, ILL.,, will arrive in
the Gap tonight from Syracuse.
n. Y, where she has been
spending the summer, on n visit
to her aunt. Mrs. Laura Bick-
ley.
According to the manage
ment of "St Elmo" the drama
built upon Augusta J Evans
famous novel of the same name.
the play will be presented in a
way to satisfy the most critical
taste when it is seen in this city
at School Auditorium on Satur-
day night, September %. Spec
ial scenery has been built for
the production, and the caste is
made up of picked players, who
have been drilled under the SUI
peryision of the author, Neil
Twomey.
Mrs. Q. L. Wade, of Big Stone
Gap, left Yesterday for her
home. after a pleasant visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. l.. Thomas, on Locust st.
Mrs. Wade was returning from
Christiansburg, Va, where she
visited hershusband's relatives.
Bristol News.
Rev. j. w. w. Shuler closed
a very successful revival at
Turkey Cove last week. There
were SO conversions at the
meeting, q large number OF
which Joined the church.
Hon. A. a. Taylor, of John
son City, delivered his famous
lecture "Sheathing the Sword, IS
in the School Auditorium al
this place on last Saturday
night Mr.. Taylor is IA fine
speaker, and his lecture is full
of good thoughts, and those
who heard him were well
pleased. He was introduced by
Hon. r. 4. Irvine.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20
LOCAL ITEMS.

Get your coupons and vote in
ihe plnno contest.
\ Robert lmboden, of Bristol,
was among the railroad men in
town last week
SIT Witt, of Gate City, spent
Snnday night with relatives in
the Gap
C. H. Carpenter and son, G.
r" Jr., of Bedford City, spent
Saturday and Sunday in Big
Stone Gap
Ii 6 Gilmer, cashier of the
First National Bank Of Norton,
wos "a visitor to the Gap Sat
.urday
ID NJ. Patton, of Dorchester,
was a guest at the Monte Vista
on last Saturday.
q w Slemp, agen for the
L. " \ ut Dorchester Junction,
was M town Sunday.
j w Rush returned Satur-
day from two weeks visit
with homefolks in Alabama.
Willie l.. Jones. of the Kelly
Drug Company's force, Sunday
ed ia Norton.
Mrs. j. NJ. Potter and little
son, Gilmer, returned Sunday
from Louisville, Ky, among
other things taking in" the
State Fair at that city
u. 4. Carter, of Gate City,
democratic nominee for State
Senator from the First District,
spent Thursday in the Gap.
Mrs. c. |. Wade returned
Friday night from visit to
relatives and friends in Chris
tiansburg.
N. II. GRADER left Friday
night on ten days vacation
TIP to Louisville and other
kentucky cities.
Messrs. G.. l.. Pugh, Nathan
st. John, of Bristol, and Henry
Alhston, of Charlotte, N. c.,
spent Saturday and Sunday in
the Gap,
M. II. McCorkle moved his
family from Richlands to this
place last week, and they now
occupy the Polly residence, on
y yandotte avenue, which MIR.
AcCorkle recently purchased.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20
gc0MMoNwEALTm ATroRNEl

3 the Voters of Wise County
81 hereby announce myself candidate
81 the office of Commonwealth Aitor-
s, for Wise county, to be voted for At
n November election, 1911.
4If elected, | pledge myself to Use my
g. endcayors to see to it that the laws
81 strictly and impariially enforced, and
shher. to sec to 1t that the business af
b., of The county are economically adj
snstered
with election promise 10
an officer for the whole people. ir-
spcctve Of party oreeds, doctrines or
fitdIons. and that I will serve the peo-
4 Do lhe best of my ability
Respectfully.
W W. G. DorsoN.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20
Candidates in Piano Contest.

Inc following candidates entered in Big
ana whenever you trade at the Kelly Drug Company
pay subscription Big Stone Gap Post ask for
pom ana vote for choice Each candidate given 1000
votes to start with and their standing will be published
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20

Miss Hannah Alsoyer Big Stone Gap. Va.
Miss Frances Sayers, Big Stone cap. Va
Mrs II +. Eos. Big Stone Gap. Va.
Miss Mary Skecu. Big Stone Gap. Va
Miss Mary Lee Hnboun Big Stone Gap. VI
Miss Margaret Petit, big Stone Gap, Va
Miss Hattie Bruce, Big Stone Gap, Va
Miss Georgia Bcstwick, Zig stone Gap, Va.
Miss Edna Gilly. Big stone Gap. Va
MrS. ;. \ Bailey Big Stone Gap. va
Miss Pearl Mann. Big Stone Gap, Va
Miss sarah Cochran, Rig Stone Gap, Va
Miss iauua Mars, Roda, Va
Miss Flosse Hobbs, Stonega Va
Miss Margaret Martin lonesvile. Va.
Miss 'rhclma Baker Big Stone Gap, Va
Miss Memo Vineyard Big Stone Gap. Va
Mrs. ; c Ncsbt. Big Stone Gap, Va
Mrs + q Taylor Big Stone Gap, Va.
Mrs Il L raggart Kcokcc, Va
Miss Neiiie L Senter. Appalachia, Va
Miss Hiiiic Collier Stonega Va
Miss Christie Iones, East Stone Gap, Va
Miss Louise Gcodoc Big Stone Gap, Va
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-20

the Gap the past week.
j. Il. Salisbury, manager of
No. 2 store, at Stonega, for the
Stonega Coke 81 Coal Company.
spent Sunday in the Gap.
The Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of the Southern
Methodist Church, will meet
with Mrs. [. G. Taylor this af-
ternoon Wednesday, at three
Mrs, Meany and children. Of
Bristol, are visiting Mrs. O. T..
smith at Appalachia. this
Miss Marie Kite. of Bristol.
spent Saturday and Sunday in
the Gap, the guest of Misses
lrma and Bernice Orr.
Mrs. II. p. Young and little
son returned last week from a
visit with relatives in Kentucky
e. S Wombwell, chief coke
Inspector for the Stonega Coke
4 Coal Company, is spending a
few days this week in Cincin-
natl on business.
Ii. b. Pierson, assistant sales
manager for the Stonega Coke
Y Coal Company, left last week
for Hannibal, Mo on a visit to
his family. whom he will bring
back with him in about two
weeks.
The Woman's Home Mission
airy Society at Appalachia on
last Saturday evening realized
quite nice little sum from an
ice cream supper which they
gave
II n. Benedict went to Jones
vile Friday ON business.
Mr. and Mrs. G. l.. Rowe.
Misses Adelaide Everett and
Hunter ratum, and Messrs. H.
W. Gillian and A. c. Math-
cson spent Sunday at the Nat
ural Tunnel.
n Griffin has leased the tin
shop ON Wvandotte avenne
formerly operated bv j. H. Wax
a. Company, and is now pre-.
pared TO fill all orders for tin
work UrOmUtlV and sDtisfnc-
Wv 20 'o'''''9 y"u' BUSINESS
Donald Prescott aud Nivion
Mouser left Monday morning
for Front Royal. Va, where
they will enter school at Ran
dolph Macon Academy
Charles b Crisp, of Ruther.
ford College, n c., has accept
ed a position as clerk 40 the
Monte Vista Hotel, NJ J.. Raines
having resigned TO accept a
similar position with the San
ford House, Sanford, Florida.
John B Wyeal of DRYDEN
came up to the Gap last Friday
with his daughter, Miss Bessie
Wygal, who entered school at
this place Monday.
N,rS' AdOrigh| OF blueleld,
anu NirS' ! ay ,or' OF Chrlstiahs-
ou.s' are M N'Sitlns tileiI orotner'
Work on the residence of w.
ii. Polly, on shawnee avenue,
is progressing rapidly. When