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not deserving of public patronage. If
any part of the root system of young
tree is found to be either wholly or
partly in a state of decay discard the
tree entirely, even il it has been pur-
chased at good price. It is better
TO pay the extra price of good tree
now than to plant diseased one and
be compelled to remove it after a few
years, losing the time and space in
the orchard and running the chances
of injecting the orchard soil with trou-
blesome diseases.
In transplanting a tree of any size
or age a more or less number of roots
will be broken and destroyed. This is
no objection, provided the roots are
properly treated; in fact, it results
in good to the tree, especially to the
young tree from one to three years
of age. Where root is broken off or
cut off even, several new feeding roots
will form. which results in heavier
and stronger root system. In every
case of transplanting a large number
of the outer and lower roots should
be cut off smoothly with a sharp
knife, and all broken roots trimmed
and evened up. If the trimmings of
the roots is done clean the cut will
callous over, without decay, and each
produce a half dozen or more new
roots. Root pruning should always be
done in transplanting and a sturdier
tree growth will result.
In setting the tree in the ground dig
out an ample hole for the reception of
the roots, so that they will not be
bent out of place or shape when
placed in position. Set the tree slight
ly lower than Vt stood in the nursery
to allow for heaving through the
freezing of the soil.
Take plenty of time in covering the
roots with soil. Here is where prob
ably more mistakes are make than in
any other part of the work. The very
finest of soil must be placed about
the roots, or some of them are almost
sure TO dry out and suffer, unless a
heavy rain should Immediately follow
the planting. which. OF course, is not
safe to rely upon. Fill in slowly about
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08
This Mote. Mr.. Grimm. Is surprisine.-

young man continued. THAT reckon
ing may not be severe one; it may
be less severe than the law would
provide; but it would be personal
reckoning. There is one Individual in
this affair with whom should like to
reckon. hence the personal equation
enters very largely into the case"
For little while the silence of the
room was unbroken, save for the
steady textbook OF great clock in
one corner Mr.. Grimm's eyes were
fixed unwaveringly upon those of the
chief executive. At last the secretary
of war crumpled a sheet of paper i'm
patiently and hitched his chair up to
the table.
Coming down to the facts it's like
this, isn't it," he demanded briskly.
The Latin countries by an invention
of their own which the United States
and England were to be duped into
purchasing. would have had power
to explode every submarine mine be-
fore attacking a port? Very we'll.
This thing, OF course. would have
given them the freedom of the seas
as long as we were unable to explode
their submarines as they were able
to explode ours. And this is the condi-
ton which made the Latin compact
possible. isn't it?"
He looked straight at Mr.. Grimm.
who nodded.
Therefore" he went on, "if the
Latin compact is not reality on pa
per; If the United States and Eng
land do not purchase this-this wire
less percussion cap, we are right back
where we were before it all happened,
aren't we? Every possible danger
from that direction has passed. hasn't
It? The world-war of which we have
been talking is rendered impossible.
isn't it?'
That's a question" answered Mr..
Grimm. 'Tf you will pardon me for
suggesting 1t, would venture to say
that as long as there is an invention
of that Importance in the hands of
nations whom we now know have
been conspiring against us for fifty
years. there is always danger 1t
seems to me, If you will pardon me
again, that for the sake Of peace we
must either get complete control of
that invention or else understand il
SO well that there can be no further
danger. And again. please let me call
your attention TO the fact that the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

An Ohio correspondent asks for in
formation in regard to raising broom
corn, both as to soil and culture. The
soil preparation for planting this crop
is no different than for growing In
dian corn. A finely pulverized condi-
ton OF the seed bean is necessary.
since rough or sandy condition of
the surface will result in covering up
some of the young plants during first
cultivation. 1t is planted in drills with
an ordinary corn planter or by hand.
Cultivation may begin at any time
after planting by the use of the har-
row lengthwise or the rows. Young
plants will not be injured by this
treatment, while the weeds will be kept
from gaining start. If during the
first few weeks your broom corn
plants grow rather small, it is Of
prime Importance to prevent the weeds
getting a foothold before the plant is
big enough to cultivate. Ordinary cul-
tivating corn machinery is used in car.
ing for the crop.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

There need never be any loss in
transplanting trees if few leading
principles involved are carefully con-
sidered. The reason that so many
trees die in transplanting is that the
work is done without any serious
thought of the vital needs Of the tree.
The first essential in transplanting
n tree is that the tree shall be alive
and in perfect health. Not only must
the part above ground be alive and
well, but the entire root system must
be fully alive, fresh and vigorous. The
roots must be green and full of color.
If there are any dead roots 1t is an in
dication that the entire root system is
diseased. and such specimens should
be discarded. The nurseryman who
sends out trees whose roots are part
ly decayed and show indications of
disease is either dishonest or grossly
ignorant of what constitutes good
nursery stock. In either case he is
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

The secretary's lips curled down in
disapproval.
Wasn't it rather unsual, to put it
their own devices that way?" he
asked.
We'll, yes" Mr.. Grimm admitted.
But the circumstances were unusual.
When l entered the house had lock-
ed man in the cellar. T. had to go
back to save his life. otherwise"
"Oh, the guard at the door. you
mean?" came the interruption. who
was it,"
Mr.. Grimm glanced at his chief. who
nodded.
ut was Mr.. Charles Winthrop Ran
kin of the German embassy" said the
young man.
"Mr. Rankin of the German embas-
sy was on guard at the door," de-
manded the president quickly.
Eyes. We got out safely"
"And that means that Germany
was-!"
The president paused and startled
glances passed around the table. Aft
er a moment of deep abstraction the
secretary went on:
$50 Miss Thorne and the prince es-
capped Are they still in this coun-
try?"
That 1 don't know" replied Mr..
Grimm. He stood silent a moment.
staring at the president. Some subtle
change crept into the listless eyes.
and his lips were set. Perhaps had
better explain here that the personal
equation enters largely into an affair
of this kind" he said at last. slowly.
"It happens that 1t entered into this.
Unless ! am ordered to pursue the
matter further I think 1t would be
best for all concerned to accept the
fact of Miss Thorne's escape. and"
He stopped.
Personal equation" unused the
president. Just how. Mr.. Grimm.
does the personal equation enter into
the AFFAIR.""
The young mans lips closed tightly.
and then:
There are some people. Mr.. Presi-
dent, whom we meet frankly as enc
mics. and We deal with them accord
ingly; and there are others who op-
pose US and yet are not enemies. 1t
is merely that our paths Of duty cross.
We may have the greatest respect for
them and they for us. but purposes
are unalterably different. In other
words there is a personal enmity and
a political enmity. You. for instance.
might be a close personal friend Of
the man whom you defeated for pres
fdent There might'-he STONED sud-
denly.
Go on" urged the president.
81 think every man meets once in
his life an individual with whom he
would like TO reckon personally" the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

The beautiful young prisoner en-
tered the box in her own behalf.
What is your age, Miss asked
the lawyer.
''Forty-eight.' was the steady reply.
The feminine jury caught its breath
with an audible little gasp and sat
there rigid.
How much did you pay for the hat
you are Mearing?"
''Ninety-eight cents"
care you guilty of the crime that is
charged against you?'
NO"
Thus did the willy prisoner attempt
to establish her veracity and then con
vince the jury that she was innocent,
But don't forget that this was jury
of women. A verdict of incurable in
sanity was brought in.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08
CHAPTER XIV.
We Two.

Mr.. Grimm turned from Pennsyl
vania Avenue into cross street.
walked along half a block or so,
climbed short flight OF stairs and en-
tered an Office.
is Mr.. Howard in?" he queried of a
boy In attendance.
Name, please"
Mr.. Grimm handed over a sealed
envelope which bore the official i'm
print of the Department of War in the
upper left hand corner; and the boy
disappeared into room beyond. A
moment later he emerged and held
open the door for Mr.. Grimm. A gen
tleman-Mr. Howard-rose from his
seat and stared at him as he entered.
This note, Mr.. Grimm. is surpris
ing" he remarked.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

the roots the finest of soil and press
it down and against them with the
hand. Extra care at this point will be
well repaid, not only In better chances
for the tree living, but of its starting
off into vigorous growth the first sea
son. If large Jumps of earth are
placed on the roots of the newly set
tree the moisture contact will be so
poor that too much air will get to
them, and hence drying out will result.
The first few days or weeks of the
trees life existence in its new home,
until heavy rain comes to settle
down the loose soil, will determine its
fate. If the filling in of the soil has
been well done the tree will survive
even though it should not rain for
weeks. A close soil contact may be
secured by pouring several pals of
water about the base of the tree as
soon as the hole has been filled, but
this would require a great amount of
labor where large orchard is set out.
For n few trees in the garden and
about the home grounds this watering
can easily be done and will pay well
in quick and good results.
good balance should be MAINTAIN
ed between. the branches and roots
of tree. and this must be carefully
looked after where transplanting is
done. The branches and leaves of n
tree give off water from their surface.
and this water must be supplied by
the roots. Enough of the branches
must be cut off to balance the roots
removed If this is not done the de-
mands OF the branches will be greater
than the roots can supply. Evapora-
tion from the surface of the branches
takes place in winter as well as in
summer. hence trees transplanted in
the fall should be cut back at the time
of root pruning. 1t is always better to
cut back little too much than not
enough. Mulching the soil about the
base of the tree will help to conserve
moisture and enable the tree to get
through successfully the first year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

Count d Rosini. the Italian ambas-
messenger summons him to the EN-
kassy, where a beautiful young woman
Tie ticket is made out in. the name Of
Miss Isabel Thorne. Chief Campbell Of
he secret service. and Mr. Grimm, his
lead detective, are warned that a plot Is
Irewing In Washington. and Grimm goes
% the state ball for Information. HIS at
kntion is called to Miss Isabel Thorne.
Tho with her companion. disappears. A
Grimm is assured Miss Thorne did It; he
y1sits her, demanding knowledge of the
MAR. and arrests Pietro Petrozinni. Miss
III e visits an old bomb maker. and they
&sccss a wonderful experiment. Fifty
thousand dollars is stolen from the office
q senor Rodrisuez,, the minister from
Yenexuola. and while detectives are In
Years as a guest Of the legation. Grimm
focuses her of the theft; the money Is
Restored. but a new mystery occurs in
ihs French ambassador. Elusive Miss
fhorne reappears. bearing q letter which
5tates that the ambassador has been kid
kaped and demanding ransom. The am
appears. Later he Is rescued from an old
house in the suburbs. It II discovered
hat Pietro Petroxinni shot Senior Alvarez
Ind that he is Prince d.Abruzzi. Grimm
Srders both Miss Thorne and d'Abruzxi
10 leave the country: they arc conveyed
10 New York and placed on steamer
but return. Grimm's coffee is drugged
] sympathetic note from Isabel Thorne.
The conspirators against the government
hre located and their scheming is over
heard. Grimm orders d'Abruzzi to de-
btroy the unsigned compact Isabel COM
bells him to obey and f. termed trait
Tess by the consp!rators.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08
IoMEsEEKERs ExcUR SION
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR
ING 1911

On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month during the entire yea.
The Colorado and Southern Rail
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets TO a great many
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
% days allowing liberal stop-over
privileges. For detailed information,
rates, etc. call on your nearest Colo
RADIO and Southern agent or address r
f. Fisher. General Passenger Agent.
Denver. Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

few more animals on the farm
will increase the profits next year. Ami
mails consume coarse foods and con
vert them into high-priced articles of
food. They furnish market for your
grain. hay and grazing plants and
leave your fertility for the soil They
add interest and variety to farm life
and often give incentive for your boys
and girls to remain. Try few more
good animals.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08
Saved.

"a am so thankful to you for saving
my life" said the fair skater who had
been rescued from an airhole in the
ice.
"Oh. it's nothing" said the modest
hero.
"Oh. but it is" she went on. ~
must reward you in some way. I am
not married"
But am, miss"
"Oh. well. perhaps you have n wait
ing list,'-Yonkers Statesman,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08
CHAPTER xxIv.-tcontlnued.)

Il personally caused the destruc-
ition of the compact after several sig
natures had been attached" Mr..
Grimm amended. Throughout i have
,actedeunder the direction of Mr..
Can III. Of course"
4 ~were in very grave personal
hanger" the president went on.
"It was of no consequence said
MR. Grimm simply.
The president glanced at Mr.. Camp
bell and the chief shrugged his Shout
iJers.
4 You are certain. Mr.. Grimm" and
the president spoke with great de-
liberation, you are certain that the
Representatives OF the Latin countries
have not met since and signed the
icompact?"
II am not certain-no." replied Mr..
Grimm promptly. II am certain, how
ever, that the backbone OF the alliance
was broken-its only excuse for ex-
istence destroyed-when they per-
mitted me to learn OF the wireless
percussion cap which would have
placed the navies of the world at their
mercy. Believe me. gentlemen. If
have given them dominion of the
earth. They made one mistake" he
added in a most matter-of-fact tone.
They should have killed me; 1t was
their only chance"
The president seemed a little star
tied at the suggestion.
That would have been murder" he
remarked.
True" Mr.. Grimm asquiesced, but
1t seems an absurd thing that they
should have permitted the life Of one
man to stand between them and the
worsS power for which they had so
lions AIMED and schemed. His High
inest rince Benedetto d'Abruzzi be-
iiev, Is / do. and SO expressed him
sell. He paused moment; there
was hint of surprise in his manner.
Il expected to be killed. of course. 1t
seemed to me the only thing that
could happen"
They must have known OF the far
reaching consequences which would
follow upon your escape. Mr.. Grimm.
Why didn't they kill your"
Mr.. Grimm made little gesture
with both hands and was silent
May they not yet attempt it," the
president insisted.
It's too late now" Mr. Grimm ex-
planned. They had everything to
gain by killing me there as ! stood in
the room where had interrupted the
signing of the compact. because that
would have been before I had placed
the facts in the hands OF my govern
ment. was the only person outside
! of their circle who knew all of them.
Only the basest motive could inspire
them to attempt my life now"
There was pause. The secretary
of state glanced from Mr. Grimm to
Mr. Campbell with a question in his
deep-set eyes.
DO / understand that you placed a
Miss Thorne and the prince under
that is. you detained them?" he
queried. IF SO. where are they now?"
Il don't know" was the reply. Just
before the explosion the three Of us
entered an automobile together, and
then as We were starting away / re-
membered something which made It
necessary for me to re-enter the
honse. When I came out again. just a
few as.pnds before the explosion. the
prime Ind Miss Thorne had gone"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

"I'll get even with Bumpus." said
Harrity. 81 hear that he called me
lobster the other day"
How very insulting!" calculated
farley.
wasn't IT, said Harrity. his face
red with wrath.
at certainly was: and | am really
surprised. said farley. "Bumpus Is
so fond of Holsters. as a rule"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

What was the best job you ever
did," inquired the first barber
Il once shaved man. replied the
second barber.
"Then | persuaded him to have
hair cut, shampoo. facial massage,
SINCE, sea-foam, electric buzz, tar
spray and tonic rub
what them"
by that time he needed another
shave"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08
JEWISH OUTLOOK CHANGES
HANDS.
Pioneer Western Jewish Publication
Will Enlarge Field.

Denver-The Jewish outlook. the
pioneer publication representing Jew
ish interests between St Louis and
San Francisco. has been purchased by
syndicate of influential and wealthy
gentlemen Of the Denver Jewish com
munity. and will be handled in way
TO cover the entire Mississippi
country. Mr.. Morris Friedman wifi
have editorial and MIR. A. Rachofsky
business charge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

Expert poultrymen in the west claim
that in the west after several genera
lions, incubator Matched chickens lose
the instinct to sit upon their eggs. and
It is believed that in time all chickens
will have to be Matched by artificial
means.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

Willis-Do you think our young
people are losing their taste for lit
erature?
Gillis-Gracious no! You ought TO
see those kids of mine fight for the
comic supplement every Sunday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08
The Professor Explains.

Professor, | don't think my son
is making very rapid progress at col
lege. Is he fond of figures?"
well, last winter he attended all
the musical shows
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-12-08

BON l. LOOK PA p1n,. S II s'i kinds q MEn-
log mailed free. Cor. 18Th & Blake. Denver
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-25
WILL NELSON FREE
ON ONLY ONE CHARGE

VIII Nelson, negro, who was ar
rested several days ago by Deputy
Constable D. w. Stewart on charge
of assault and battery, on the person
of Alb Bedford, another negro, was
tried yesterday afternoon in Magis-
trate Frazier's court by jury and
acquitted of the charge. Deputy
Prosecuting Attorney T. G. Parham,
assisted by Greed Caldwell, repre-
scented the state. I. F. Long was
attorney for the defense. Immediate.
ly after the trial Nelson was
rearrested by Deputy Constable
Stewart on two charges, disturbing
the peace and carrying razor as a
weapon. He will be given trial
on these charges Saturday morning
at 9 O'Clock in Magistrate Frazier's
court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-25
DEXTER" MAY BE A
REAL BIGAMIST

Chief of Police Evan Parnell yester-
day received copy Of The Muncie,
Ind, Star. which has a full account OF
the return Of Jack s. Dexter, who was
arrested here some time ago by Pat
1olmen McBurnet and Fiveash, and
who was taken back to Muncie last
week on a charge of issuing fraudu-
lent checks. The article says that
Dexter's real name is John Dykstra
and that he was not very we'll known
In Muncie. He also is said to have
another wife in Holland. Mich, and
will probably have to face a charge Of
bigamy and perjury as we'll as the
ether charges, Dexter was placed in
the Muncie Jail without bond and will
3hs~ssigen 4 trisl ia 4 faws days HIS
wife returned to her parents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-10-25
JUDGE KAYANAUCH
TALKS BASEBALL
POPULAR PRESIDENT OF SOUTH
ERN LEAGUE VISITED PINE
BLUFF YESTERDAY.
PICKED ATHLETICS
Says They Have it On the Giants in
Pitching and Fielding-COr-
daily Received.

Judge w. M. Kavanaugh, of Little
Rock, president of the Southern
League, spent yesterday in the cit.
and while here heard the score called
at the Cotton Exchange from thu
Shibe Park grounds, where the Ath
letics and the Giants played theil
fourth game of the Worlds champion
ship series
Judge Kavanaugh. who was recent.
ly honored by the National Commits
sion in being selected to have charge
of the Cubs and White Sox series in
Chicago, which was most successfully
pulled off in the Windy City recently,
says that the Athletics are the class
lest of the two aggregations of ball
tossers. The pitching staff, with the
exception of Matthewson, of the New
York club is weak, he says, while the
Phillies have several safe twirlers to
draw from and superior fielding
bunch. He has favored the Athletics
from the start and was not surprised
at the victory yesterday, notwith-
standing the McGraw men led off
with two runs to the good.
Judge Kavanaugh, who is one of
the wealthiest and most influential
of Little Rocks citizens, was most
cordially received here by local bust
ness men and friends. He Is related
to the Toneys of this city and is es-
pecially well known to local finan-
ciers. He highly complimented the
beautiful office and bank building of
the Citizens Bank and declared that
Pine Bluff was one Of the best towns
in the South.
In discussing the outlook for base
ball at Little Rock next season Judge
Kavanaugh said that he believed the
capital city would be in Southern
League circles next year. He firmly
believes that the Mobile franchise will
be purchase, but added that the Mo-
bile people will have to accept much
less than Is now demanded for It be-
fore the fans at Little Rock will de-
eide to buy.