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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
KEEPING FEED
LOT CLEAN
Brick Pavement for Small Bunch
Of Cattle Is Best-Ttle Drain
Laid IN Ordinary Way
IL Reco m m n d o. d.
CBy c. n. CoULroN.)

There IL no good reason why the
feed lot should not be kept in good
condition. even II there is no hill on
only a small bunch OF cattle Is to be
fed, a good plan is to remove the top
soil with a road scraper to the depth
OF six inches or more. and then cover
the surface with smooth stones topped
on with coarse coal cinders mixed
with sand.
OF course. the best way to keep a
small feed lot dry is to pave It with
brick. This costs something at the
start. but the investment will pay
every time. The cattle are always on
dry footing and no feed is wasted by
being thrown on the ground.
II a large lot Of cattle Is to be fed
the cost of paving a large lot Is out
of the question: but It can be under
drained with success. Tile drain laid
in the ordinary way. from 10 to 20 feet
apart. will keep any lot that is not
located In a swamp in good condition.
even In the rainiest part of the season.
Drainage will cost no more than
sheds. and unless the sheds are very
wide they soon become soaked with
the driving rains and mud is then
carried into them by the cattle. and
are little better than an open lot.
On our own farm we have two lots
of ten acres each. which are perfectly
drained. They are on a slightly slop.
ing rise, and we place the drains about
90 feet apart. Perhaps 40 feet would
have answered the purpose. but We
decided to take no chances and are
satisfied with out investment. These
two lots cost us $500 for tile and
work. besides our own. but we think
It has paid. because our cattle have
been fattened in comfort.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
WHERE GALLANTRY CEASES
One Thing That a Woman Has No
Right to Expect From
Man.

II always believe" he gallantly
said, sin yielding to the ladies'"
81 suppose you always give way to
your wife when you and she happen
to have an argument"
Invariably"
"And you never fail to relinquish
your seat in the car when 1t happens
that some woman would have to stand
unless you did so?"
Certainly"
do you take OF your hat when you
get into an elevator where there are
ladies?"
81 never fail to do that"
IF you had secured the last lower
berth in a sleeper would you give 1t
up to a lady who would otherwise
have to occupy an upper?"
"Of course. l have done it fire.
quently.''
"In case you stood in line in front
Of ticket window, would you be
willing to go away back to the end
SO that some woman might have your
placer"
Say. what do you think ana
fool?"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
The Wise Young Man.

q. David Noxon was one OF the
ablest lawyers in central Sew York.
A young man entered his office as a
student and was given Blackstone to
study. At the end of n month he
asked Mr.. Noxon what he should read
next. DO you understand Black
stone?" YES" was the answer.
Read Kent" was the order. In an
other month he announced that he had
finished Kent. Have you read Black.
stone and Kent" said Mr.. Noxon.
Yes" was the reply. DO you un-
derstand them?' "Yes." Well" said
Mr. Noxon. you had better go at some
other business: you are too smart to
be a lawyer"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27

which the axle runs. This sled ar
rangement is designed primarily for
use in snowy weather. when wheeled
conveyances do not make such good
progress. but 1t can be used on the
bare ground II It is not too stony.
However. as 1t is only the work Of a
moment to change from wheel to sled
and from sled to wheel. 1t is not likely
that one will be used where the other
is better suited. The barrow can be
raised or lowered at the back to any
angle with the sled axle as on a wheel.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
Art In the Nude.

The photographers lady was very
preoccupied showing some samples Of
work to prospective sitters, when
tall and raw-boned individual. appar-
emily from "the land" stalked solemn
ly into the studio. and intimated that
he would like to know what the pic
ters" were worth.
Like that. 50 q Dozen" said the
photographers lady. handing him
one.
The farmer gazed long and earnest
ly at the photograph of very small
baby sitting in a wash basin.
"And what would 1t cost with my
clothes on?" he finally asked.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
A New Disease Appears.

Poultrymen have been a good deal
concerned the past few months over
the rather widespread appearance Of a
disease among poultry which has thus
far defied successful diagnosis. in.
cluding cause and cure. 1t seems
to take both young and old. and works
with suddenness.
Instances have been noted where
hens have been taken with the disease
and died within few minutes after
laying. An examination of the dead
fowls seems to show a diseased condi
ton Of the liver. but what is responsi.
BILE for this is not known.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
Soils for Various Fruits.

In selecting a site for the orchard
It is perhaps natural to make the mis-
take of choosing soil which is in
reality too rich and fat for the best
production of apples.
On such soil conditions seem to ex-
ist which tend toea production of wood
rather than fruit growth. thus defeat
ing the object one has in view. Pears
will produce fruit on rich. moist soils.
while peach trees should be set ON the
thinnest soil on the place.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
BARROW PUT
ON RUNNERS
Wisconsin Man Invcnts Attach.
nnent Which Can be Fitted
to Axle sofConvcyanect to
Take Place ofwheeI.

A man in Wisconsin has invented
what might be termed ''sledbarrow.' %
which is nothing more than the body
Of a wheeIbarrow on runners. instead
OF on a wheel. The invention. of
course. consists Of n runner attachment
which can be fitted to the axle Of the
barrow In place Of the wheel. The
runner Is similar to those used on bob
sleds and has an A-shaped brace rising
from 1t with hole at the top through
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
Shocked.

Mrs Bacon-I see 1t is said that Ger.
tain species of fish generate measur-
able quantities of electricity in their
bodies.
Bacon-Yes. believe that its so.
Were you ever shocked by n fish
you caught. dear?"
mo. but I've been shocked by some
OF the fish stories I've heard."-ion-
kers Statesman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
Trouble Brewing.

See here. Mr.. Yankem.' said the
landlord. patience has ceased to be
a virtue in your case"
why. what's the trouble?" queried
the dentist.
WELL" replied the landlord. you'll
either have to move your Painless
Dental Parlor' somewhere else or
FAKE your patients stop hollering.
The other tenants won't stand for It
any longer"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
She Was Wlllinu.

He carbohydrates Peachly-er-
Clara. do you care II call you by
your first name?
She-Oh, no-and-er-I don't be-
lieve I should care II my friends had
the right to call me by your last
name.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
System Pays on the Farm.

Any system Of farming which pro.
vides q regular summer and winter
work for the horses will prevent the
waste caused by their "eating their
heads or half the year or SO that
they may be available for the work
at other seasons.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
Not Just on the Shelf

Not Just on the Shelf.
Little Marget has the childist trait
of curiosity. especially in regard to
the age of her elders.
How old do you think am. dear1"
counter-Questioned the spinster aunt
to whom the child had put the imper-
tinent query. The little girl consid-
cred earnestly before replying:
well. I don't know. Auntie Alice.
but you don't look newt"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
The Modest Model.

The late Julia Ward Howe. though
woman Of very good appearance.
was extremely modest.
"She once posed for me-" said a
Boston painter the other day. But
she hesitated long time before con-
senting. To urge her on said:
Don't be afraid. I'll do you Jus
tice, madam.
"'Ah. she answered. 1t isn't Justice
I ask for at your hands: It's mercy :"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
Improvement In Horses.

Men whose experience extends back
half a century can discern a great i'm
provement in both draft and road
horses. The plug is rapidly pass.
ing. State stallion laws are largely
responsible for improved conditions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
A Good Suggestion.

When a man has tried unsuccess-
fully for years to attract any news
paper attention in this country. be fin
ally achieves the results he is after
by going to some South American
country and becoming a soldier Of
fortune"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
A Hard subject.

what is the racket about in the
inner Officer"
THE loud talking?"
"Yes." a.. rs
1.-The boss has a new stenographer,
and she is having some trouble train
ing him.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
Had a Poor Inning.

Ex-Baseball Player Spalding re.
ceived 81 votes in the California leg
islature. to his opponents 80. 1t
must have reminded him OF one OF
the old-times scores when he had an
"off day" In the box.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
How the Fight Began.

How the Fight Began.
Violet wish you would tell me
how to get this pitch on my dress. l
have tried everything l can think of.
Reginald-You might try . song.
You always get OF the pitch when
you sing.-Judge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
Her Career.

well, has your college daughter de-
cided upon her career?"
"Yes, he has blue eyes, brown hair
and works In a hardware store
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27

Love may make the world go round.
but 1t doesn't always seem to be able
to make both ends meet
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
HOWARD E. BURTON. AssAYER & CHEMIs'

specIrnen prices: Gold. silver. lead. 81: gold.
riIv-r. 55C: gold. sOc: zinc or copper. 81.
Mailing envelopes and full price list sent
application. Control md umpire work
IIcit.d, Reference: Carbonate National Bank
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27

Natick, Mnss.,-"I cannot express what
went through during the Change of Life before
III tried Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
lpound. was in such q nervous condition
scould not keep still. My limbs were cold.
rhad creepy sensations and could not sleep
nights. I was finally told by two physicians
THAT I had n tumor.
"I read one day of the wonderful cures made
Nby Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
land decided to try 1t, and It has made o well
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
IHe NJ. J. O'FALLON SUPPLYCO
WHOLESALE
pIJrMRISC AND STEAM GOODS

PLUMBING AND STEAM GOODS.
boilers and radiators for heating residences
and public buildings. General steam snd wa
ter v forks supplies. pipe and fittings, pumps
and wlndmills. Brass pipe. sewer pipe, ce-
rusnt. garden hose. fire hose. etc. Agents for
the Kswance System OF Water Supply. In
quirc for our special pipe cutting tools
wkREHOESES AND DISPLAY ROOMS
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
His wife, For Example.

Hts VITO, FOR EXdmpIe.
"How can a man get to the front?"
How"
yes"
by keeping pushing people behind
him."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27

miracle e. P1nEhams Vegetable
Compound worth its weight in gold for women during this
letterAIs Nathan Creation,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
ANOTHER SIMILAR CASE.

Cornwallville, n. Y.-"I have been taking
Lydia e. Pihkham's Vegetable Compound for
some time for Change Of Life. Nervousness, and
q hbroid growth.
"Two doctors advised mo to 20 to the
hospital, but one day while was away visiting,
1 met o woman who told mo to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. 1 did 50 and
know Il helped mo wonderfully. am very
thankful that was told to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound" VI
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27
DENVER DIRECTORY

pnu IflnY Dealer IN all kinds OF MER-
log mailed free. Cor. 18Th & blake. Denysl
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27

The makers of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Conn
pound have thousands of such letters those above
they tell the TRUTH else they could have been obtained
for love money. This medicine is strangert has
stood the test for wears
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1911-01-27

For 80 years Lydia e. Pinkhan's vegetablo
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female Ills. No sick woman does Justice to
herself who viii not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has Thousands OF cures to tt8 credit
~ to write her for advice. Sho has
guided Thousands to health FREQ Of charge.
Address Mr1s Ptnkham, Lynn Mass
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-14
THE TIMES DISPATCH: RICHMOND, VA, SATURDAY, JANUARY IA, 1917.

berries and other things just as other
birds: II carries sand in its craw, which
is more than some men can claim Tor
themselves. An anatomist would say
that its bony structure, it's circulation
system. It's entire interior furnishings
correspond exactly with tho same
things in other birds. Yet the United
States Court OF Customs Appeals has
decided that the hen is not n bird.
1t would have been more like 1t If the
Court had determined tina the eggs
laid by hens are not the sort OF birus'
eggs covered by The exemption of the
tarin act. This would have been safe
and substantial ground for the Court
10 take in View of the fact that in 1900
tthe returns of the census or 80
upon this point have not yet been col
lated) the production OF eggs in the
United States was 1898, 662.4S3 dozen.
and. naturally, with our hens doing
such a business as tina 1t would be
against all the principles of the Repub-
lican party to permit the pauper birds
eggs of the East to be brought into
competition with our own birds or the
poultry yard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-14
ONE OF
HOUSES OF EUROPE

OF switzerland. whose letters OF No.
5iiity' granted by Emperor Sigismund.
nhted from 1894. had so distinguished
peror Charles VI. at the beginning OF
the eighteenth century. that he was
hroHa3iea, step By step, until nc reached
n POSITION OF COM anding-gencral OF
the imperial troops In sicily. his
younger brother. Francis Philip, a uen-
teh~aht-general. being appointed Gov
crnor OF syracuse.
In l12e both brothers We're created
counts OF the German empire BY
Charles VI. who a few months later be-
OF Princes of ST Agatha, ,orether Wviih
certain estates in Sicily. The two
brothers died not long aficrwards.
Charles vi. in recognition Of their
tervlccs. transferred the title OF Prince
OF 81. Agatha and OF count OF the en-
OF the Diesbach family, their nearest
relative.
Al the b Of the piesbaoh
family make use OF the title OF count.
many, others IN France and others
again In Belgium. But it is only the
nead OF the entire house who Is en-
titled to style himself Prince OF ST.
Agatha.
i.ord Burshclere. who has Just Sc
count of Its policy towards the upper
chamber or the national legislature al
Westminster. has hitherto been a con-
slstent Radical. and for several years
was member OF Il Liberal cabinet, in
which he sat as Minister OF Agricul-
tnre. He was raised to the pecraEe
some fifteen or sixteen years ago. on
The nomination OF Lord Iiosebery, and
had at the time attracted a good deal
more attention as q playwright, a noet,
ana above all. as an amateur actor,
than as a statesman. Indeed, he was
very successful, not only as "ieun pre-
mier,' but also as 'jcune PREMIERE"
for he was an adept in the impersona-
ton OF feminine roles; and he is prob
ably the only embc OF the House of
Lords who can boast OF having ap-
pcared before Queen Victoria in fem
mime garb. before becoming one OF her
constitutional advisers and cabinet
ministers. He is married to the cid
est OF Lord Carnarvon's three sisters.
and has four daughters. but no son
TO inherit his honorS. One OF his own
sisters is Lady Onslow.
Among his most successful plays
have been thine Will Tell" Our Bit
terest Foe" and n comic operetta en-
Titled "a Night in Wales" These
plays he produced under the p~seudonym
OF &c. c. Herbert" and he belonged
in his younger days to that set which
surrounded King Edwards younger
brother. the late Duke OF Albany. and
who included the Hon. Alec Yorlie,
Sir Baldwin leighton and Sir Percy
Shelley.
Copyright, 1911, by tho Brentwood
Company.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-14

Pullman Company earned $4,000 yearly
on cars that cost it $4,000. 1t was
discovered that the portcrs made NJ
ten million beds annually. In 1907 tho
company made s32,oOO.ooo gross. It's
capital nas Jumped from 100000 %
$3.50, 600, 900.
Manahan and LOTUS have sought to
make no capital out Of their achieve
ment. The only satisfaction which
could come to them would be that or
quoting to the president of the Pull
man Company the great saying of that
great commoncr, his father. You can
Tool all of the people some of the time
n You can TOOL some Of the people MI
OF the time, but you can't fool all OF
the people all of tho time"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-14
WHAT TWO MEN DID.

TO the American public the fact Is
known that the pullman Company has
reduced its rates twenty-five per cent.
and about twenty per cent. on upper
berths. This was by an order of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. TO
which the Pullman Company submitted.
But who knows anything about
George $. Lotus and James Manahan2
They cannot be found in that interest
ing volume OF fame and vanity. who's
Who" They were simply the men who
achieved the reform that made the
Pullman Company come to time. AS a
result. the travelling public is saved
100000 annually. These two men
get nothing they asked for nothing
but justice. and that reasonablenesS
which is the backbone OF equity.
Golfers Weekly tells the story OF
these two ~self-appointed champions OF
the average man. 1t was three years
ago that Lotus. who lives in Mime
apolis, walked into the office of Mana
han. who is a lawyer. Lotus said TO
MIN: II want you to sue the Pullman
I""'p""Y CH"rEe mat 'he'r rates are
'Notp''""" so' IN from chicago ms
"'0'''nR' ""' an "Pper pef'h' and
''''''' sep an" fheY charged me
~ "'"t' as Woui" nave had to
pay for a lower
"''''"'' ''ew up an innocent look
o., S''" 'i'e'S 'nat
ot,aii,t' "''"'" i'on-
&C., Ho"' ne "''"-
WIS i""'iea 10 'ae
~. 'e commission ~
'"S''S'o'' ihree months ai'erward
vas hot'ne" pS ie''er that In
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-14
,r.tn SENATOR FROM FLORIDA.

The leading candidate for United
states Senator from Florida is the Hon.
W. A.. Blount, OF Pensacola. lie is a
Democrat and in favor OF all sorts OF
things-a tarln for revenue only. q
graduated income tax, n graduated
inheritance tax, more power for
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, the physical valuation of rail-
roads. restriction OF the capitalization
of corporations. direct election OF
United States Senators, a solid Demo
cratic South 10 Keep the negro in his
place. the making of trusts impossible,
the building II hard roads by the Fed
eral Government between states, liberal
appropriations by the Federal Govern
ment for river ana harbor improve
meni, the construction OF an inter-
coastal canal on the Gul OF Mexico
ana Il ship canal across Florida; ana
the savannah Press-Stovails paper
Of all papers-hopes that he will be
elected, Tor Florida then will be mag
|nincently represented in the Senate
When this inventory OF MIR. B%lount's
political effects was taken we fear
that all his pockets We're not searched.
as ne must have had hidden away some
where a plan for protecting rIneappics
sent 10 the Senate from Florida who is
not fully committed to the cause of
%plneapples n camphor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-14
SOFT DRINKS IL ALAn,MA.


Montgomery is the capital of Ala
nania' On Thursday it was filled with
the members of the Legislature. who
were assembling for their regular ses-
sion. lust to meet his friends. tho
lion. Culpcpcr EXum, Mayor of Bir-
~Shai and a w~cll-known recent
visitor TO Richmond. went up to Mont
gomery to shake hands and see the
boys They say he is good gu~berna-
torial material.
immediately on his arrival he was
besieged by newspaper reporters.
they sousa. his views concerning pro-
hibition. AS Mayor of a so-called pro-
h%ibition city. what he might say would
be of interest, Exum told his inter
viewers that "he favored a few well
regulated saloons. in spite of the fact
that he was aware that tho d%ispensary
Is n greater producer of revenue
Then. he added: In Birmingham we are
needing the money at the present
time" On the practical aspect of pro
hibition. on the d%esirability of prohi-
%bition, his silenc was eloquent.
'it an nv cNcllllS ME-. EEtm
"strolled around Montgomery for the
purpose of finding out Just how Mayor
Gunter. Sheriff Hood and Governor
Conner are enforcing the prohibition
laws in Montgomery"
What did he find, my masters?
He was in the capital city OF Ala
bama. legislators were here. there
and everywhere. The retiring Cover
nor, Braxton Bragg Conner. was in the
Executive Mansion. a few blocks away.
perhaps writing that part of his
message which declared prohibition a
success in Alabama. Policemen saun-
tered nearby on their beats.
Here was what Exum found as n sam
Pie Of conditions: 'In the first resort Wis
itcd. after every other person had or
dered beer. whiskey or ~highballs. Mr..
ENum respectfully requested that he
be served with ca certain weli-known
soft drink. made in Atlanta). Tho
'barkeep' was exceedingly surprised
and declared that the soft drink was
something he did not sell. Mayor
EXum strove in vain. but beer and
whiskey were all that could be had in
the prohibition capital Of a prohibition
state"
And set they tell us, these wise sta
rtisticians. these self-appointed pro-
phets, that prohibition prohibits.
Proper regulation is the only thing that
prohibition prohibits. Beer. whiskey
and highballs-anywhere, any time.
Wide open bars. officers of the law
blind. because public sentiment bids
them be SO. ~"Barkeeps'' on the job.
There may be some advantage in
passing a law The only practical effect
of which is tc cause whiskey to be
designated as a soft drink" but We
confess that we cannot ascertain the
nature of this advantage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-14
TIE PRESIDENT AND SENATOR

y delegation of fertilizer
turers from Charleston and other
places called on President Taft Wednes-
day 10 discuss with him the potash
situation. Thirty independent manu-
~facturcrs were represented at the hear
ing. and the case for them was pre-
scented by Chairman Moncure, of their
Association. in a very frank way. lie
told the President that the situation
is intolerable." and that we are un-
Justly treated" I'VE ask for relief
said Mr.. Moncure. from a condition
brought about by an act of legislation
by the crrna Government. which dis
eliminates unduly against the con
tracts made By merchants OF the United
States with the German potash mines,
and to protest against the startling
principle involved in his legislation
that of lcgislating a p%rohibitive tax
only against our business" Probably
the German Government is only trying
to make the price OF potash sufficient
to cover the dimerence between the
wages paid to w~orkingmen in Germany
and the wages paid to workingmcn in
the United states on the many other
articles OF trade which are kept out of
this country by a prohibitive tax.
Surely there could be no objection TO
the adoption BY Germany of the Aineri-
can protective principle cven IL the
principle should be worked around so
that the things we want to get FREQ
from Germany are axe to balance tho
account. so to speak, between the
THINGS that we want and need and an
get without being taxed for them and
the things Germany would like to sell
us and can't because of the prohibitive
tax we have placed on them.
This has nothing to do. of course,
with the case under consideration; but
1t Will explain, IN a way. probably. the
difficulty the President experiences in
settling the question Ii OF hand.
There is no doubt That the potash situa-
tion is a very serious situation not
only for the manufacturers of com
for an enormous body OF consumers
, upo the successful conduct of whose
business the tax on potash imposes n
fearful burden. The President told
the fertilizer people that the potash
matter is now being handled through
the state Department. and that he
would allow diplomacy to run its
course before taking 1t into his own
hands. That Is an that he could have
said 10 them with propriety; but he
must have been considerably ohfus-
Gated by Ills tail; with Senator Smith,