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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
ODD FACT ABOUT LIGHTNING
Observer of Electrical Phenomena Un.
able to Tell Direction Binding
Flash Comes From.

Sitting in dark room at night with
lightning lit storm coming on, the
observer of the electrical phenomena
will be unable to tell from which of
the compass points binding flash
comes, even if the room have four win
dows to the four points of the com.
pass. This, of course, provided the
shades be lowered sufficiently for the
possible bolt to escape the eye. The
roll of thunder following the flash will
be the first intimation the observer
has of the storm direction.
Especially is this fact marked after
the rain is falling heavily and when
the rain drops become refectors of
the light, giving the effect of sheet
lightning. At such times when the
skies seem sheets of fame, one may
observe how this reflected light pene-
trates to every corner of room with
brilliance not equaled by summer
sunlight. The sunlight, coming in di-
rect rays into a room, leaves it's shad-
ow spots. The reflected light of the
lightning stroke leaves the ceiling and
the floor equally illumined. Even the
smallest object may be picked up from
under bed or other furniture little
raised above the floor.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

which the entire poultry business
rests, says a writer in an exchange.
Combining these two essential quail
ties almost perfectly, the Plymouth
Rock has no successful rival as util-
ity fowl AS meat producer it has
lots of size without coarseness, is
very hardy and rapid grower; while
the meat is more like that of turkey
than like the ordinary run of chickens.
AS an egg producer its only rival is
the Leghorn. This statement is album
dainty proven by the competitive con-
tests of recent years, while as winter
layers they have no equal and are in
a class by themselves. So when the
all-year-round market value is consid-
cred it has never been proved that
they have superior.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
PICKED UP IN THE ORCHARD
Bush Fruit Should Be Planted in Soil
PIowed Deeply and Thoroughly
Worked-AVoid Insects.
DIV c. S. MILLER.)

No use to plant bush fruit in poor
ground. 1t should be plowed deeply,
thoroughly worked up with good
stable manure before the bushes are
set out
A good orchard requires IS good
land and as thorough preparation as
corn. Sandy loan with a clay sub
soil, makes excellent orchard land,
while hillsides, if properly treated, can
be turned from barren wastes into
profitable fruits crops.
The man who will choose between
a good and indifferent tree merely on
account of the difference of few
cents in price certainly does not look
very far ahead. The saving here will
be wasted many times as the crops
come on
When planting an orchard we must
remember it is permanent invest
ment and no pains in the preparation
of the land or reasonable expense of
the purchase of good trees should be
spared.
Never plant young trees among old
and diseased ones, because the worms
and insects are almost certain to de-
stroy them.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
SUGGESTIONS.

A most delicious icing for a cake
is one made of fresh Strawberries.
Crush a few, strain the juice and add
teaspoonful of lemon juice to make
q richer color, and thicken with con-
fectionery sugar to spread.
When making catchup this summer,
try this method, and you will have
fine flavor and good color in the prod
uct. Peel the tomatoes, as usual, and
cut carefully, removing the seeds as
much as possible, for with them comes
much of the water portion, which
needs to be evaporated by long cook
ing. Then cook the tomatoes, and
place in a colander to drain the thin
part away. Then place over bowl
and press with a spoon until ali the
pulp Is put through. This will be
thick. The spices will be placed in a
bag and the catchup will have beau
tifuI color and can be made in a very
short time. The thin portion may be
saved for sauces and soups, SO that
none need be wasted.
A little sugar added to roast or
stew will give a good flavor, and 1t
will brown with a much richer color.
1t may be added in the water when
basting meat or put into the pot roast.
Sweeten Sour Cream.-When mis-
fortune has marked you for his own.
and the cream for your coffee is
sour, try adding very little soda, dis.
solved in half teaspoon of water and
then beat In tablespoonful of sugar
mix well and it will, if the cream was
not too sour, deceive the very elect.
The pleasure of trying new dishes
Ia often spoiled by the thought OF
the dishes to wash. If we would &C
at once to the sink when a dish is
emptied, turn on the water. wash and
rinse it then, and put it aside, there
would be very little to do when the
cooking is over. The use of a cheaI
roll Of paper in the kitchen is won
derful saver. Wipe out all dishes
greasy and otherwise, and save much
dish washing and soiled dishcloths.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
BUYING AND SHIPPING EGGS
Care Should Be Taken That Eggs Of
Different Breeds Do Not Become
Mixed in Gathering.

AS the season for eggs for Matching
is about at hand, few words from
actual experience might be of inter
est.
In buying eggs, don't expect every
egg to hatch.
Don't blame the eggs for the poor
hatch you get from them in your first
incubator trial.
Don't expect your poultryman to du-
plicate your order merely because you
report poor hatch.
Don't expect eggs shipped distance
to hatch as well as those from the
hens on your own place.
Don't expect a prize stock from
cheap eggs.
Don't be unreasonable in your de-
mands.
On the part of the poultryman there
is this to say: In keeping several va
rieties, use every care that the eggs
of the different breeds do not become
mixed.
Fill orders promptly.
Aim to please your customer.
Do uOucSI III oil yOuT uOdlluSb.
Gather your eggs several times a
day during cold weather to prevent
freezing.
Keep them in a warm place that
they may not chill.
Never ship an egg over week
old.
Agree to duplicate poor matches at
half price.
Never ship eggs in boxes, as they
ara roughly handled by the express
companies.
Always take a receipt from the ex-
press company.
Send letter by mail the day you
ship-better send it at least several
hours ahead of the shipment-so that
your customer will be on hand to re-
ceive the eggs when they arrive
In conclusion, the receiver Of eggs
should at once unpack the basket and
take out all the eggs. Then he should
replace them, laying them on their
sides, not to touch each other, and al
low to rest for several hours. Many a
hatch is spoiled by the failure tc
properly rest the eggs before sub
hitting them to high temperature
of heat.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
: Orchard
Inflammation
BEST VARIETIES OF PEACHES
Fruit Cannot Be Grown in Many Sec
tions on Account of Severe Cold
Weather and Frosts.

1t is generally considered that or
binary varieties of peaches cannot be
successfully grown where the temper
allure is liable to drop to 20 degrees
below zero for any considerable
length of time. 1t is also true that the
peach is very often Injured by
the late spring frosts or by a
sharp fall in temperature following a
period of unreasonable warm weather
in mid or late winter. Because of
these reasons the peach cannot be
grown commercially in many sections
even though the soil and other condi-
lions are favorable. Fortunately for
the man who would grow peaches for
home use, there are several varieties
which are more hardy than the ordi
nary run of varieties, and which may
be depended upon to bear at least
occasionally even under rather unfa-
vorable circumstances.
Experiments at the Geneva IN. "
experiment station show that there
are certain varieties which are espe-
cially hardy so far as winter-killing is
GOuCGluSuy duu IAdI 0OAAC eAO S0PO
cially resistant to the late spring
frosts. Among those in the first group
are Crosby, liberia, Gold Drop, Stew
ems Rareripe, Hill Chill and Wager
The second group includes such vari-
cites as Greensboro, Carman, Belle OF
Georgia, Triumph, Crosby, Hill, Chill
Stevens Rareripe, Gold Drop and
Wager. Fortunately these lists have
some varieties in commons, so that II
is possible to select varieties which
are hardy both to severe winter tenn
peratures and to spring frosts. Among
these are Hill Chill, Gold Drop; eros
by, Stevens Rareripe and Wager
None of these are largely planted
commercial sorts, but are desirable va
rieties for home use.
1t would be well to try few trees
of some of these varieties in many
sections where this delicious fruit is
not commonly grown, selecting we'll
drained, sloping piece of land some
what above the general level in or
der to insure as much freedom from
spring frosts as possible.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
LEGHoRNs ARE VERY POPULAR
Bluffs and Whites Lay Very Large
EGGS and Are Great Producers
: Blacks Lose in Favor.

About 80 years ago the first Black
Leghorns were brought into the
United States. They were very popu-
lar, and a large number of them are
still bred in the south. In fact, they
are great favorite among southern
farmers. During the past few years,
however, the Blacks have made way
for the Bluffs and Whites, which are,
more popular. They lay very large
eggs, and are great producers.
The Buff Leghorns were imported
from England about 13 years ago, and
the breed has been greatly improved.
Ezra Cornell was one of the first
breeders in this country to take up
the breed and develop it.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
A Device for Preventing Boat Tackles
From Twisting.

passed the rope, as we'll as through
the sheave holes of each lower bock
an arrangement which is intended to
keep the blocks from capsizing, says
the Popular Mechanics. A wooden
seantling of proper length is also pass
ed from one lower block to the other
through each tackle, thus preventing
both tackles from twisting.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
BURNER FOR ALCOHOL LAMP
Particularly Adapted to Consume,
and Facilitate Formation and Dis
tribution of Vapor.

A burner for an alcohol vapor lamp,
invented by B. Iglesias of Santo Do
mingo, Dominican Republic, is de-
scribed by the Scientific American as
follows:
The invention relates particularly to
burners adapted to consume alcohol
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
PLYMOUTH ROCK IS FAVORED
Breed Has No Rival as Utility Fowl
AS Winter Layer Bird Is in a
Glass by Itself.

The best argument for the Barred
Plymouth Rock that know is the bird
itself. Get a flock and raise them.
They will convince you.
The ability of chicken to produce
meat and eggs we call his utility value
as opposed to his exhibition qualities,
and this, after all, is the basis upon
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12

vapor, and is arranged to facilitate
the formation and distribution of the
vapor The burner is lighted by ig-
hitting alcohol contained in small an
nular pan. Centrally disposed within
the mantle is a rod which is heated
by the burned, and which serves to
vaporize the alcohol coming from the
main source of supply when that in
the pan has been exhausted.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
TACKLE is MADE TWIsTLESS
Device Especially Useful in Lowering
Lifeboat From Ship Has Been
Invented by New Yorker.

A device that prevents the tackles
from twisting while Efeboat is be-
ing lowered down the side of a ship
has been invented by sea captain
of New York The antitwisting device
consists in fitting to each lower block
of the tackle cap having, on each
side, three holes through which is
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
Modern War AeronIanes.

So successful machine for war
purposes has the aeroplane proven
that the French army has attached
expert machinists to its aerial corps
and has equipped a huge motor truck
as complete machine shop for max
ing repairs in the field
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
Use of Trap Nest.

A trap nest is nest which traps the
hen and holds her until she has laid
and until the care-taker let's her out.
1t is used to make sure which hens
lay and also to select eggs from GER
tain hens which are wanted for incu-
baton.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
Small Fruits.

Both currants and gooseberries
thrive in limestone soils, provided the
climate Is not too warm. Both OF
these small fruits are cool weather
crops and demand fertile soils. There
is an increasing demand among can
neries for these fruits.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
For Feeling Potatoes.

For peeling potatoes in large guam
titles carhorundum-lined steel cylin-
der has been invented. against the
inside of which the tubers are whirled
by revolving bottom plate
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
Where Ducks Law Euna.

Ducks don't lay in nests, but in the
bedding in the corners of the pens or
along the sides of the pens. Sometimes
they cover them up so that it Is hard
to find the eggs.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
FOR PREVENTING CURLY LEAF
Difficulty May Be EffectuaIly Over
come by Spraying in Spring With
Iime-SuIphur Wash.

: CBy ]. D. CD
Leaf curl may be effectually check
ed by spraying in the early spring
time with lime and sulphur wash, pre-
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
plant Trees Early.

Get all fruit trees planted at the
very earliest chance, SO that they
may make all growth possible the first
year after setting out.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
ZHeNEzIfGMEN
|.2esH7ABINET

~ o NATTER what your expert
Il V ences have been, the various
fragments of your life may be Joined to
make success, just as the smallest bits
Of glass are used in the most beautiful
mosaic.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
LESSON FOR MAY II
THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS.

LESSON TEXT-Luke 16:14-15; 1871
GOLDEN TExT-"Whoso stoppeth his
ears at the cry of the poor. he shall
also cry, but shall not be heard" Prov.
2:13
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12
INTERNATIONAL
SUlllXYS0D)(L
LESSON

tBy o. E. SELLERS. Director of Even
| ing Department The Moody Bible lnsti-
tute of Chicago.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-12
WOMAN PRoBER TAKES WALLoP
AT OLD CRIME THEORY

A slam at the old theory that for
eigners bring all of our crime into
America was registered by Edith Alb
bolt, investigator for the council
crime committee.
Miss Abbott has been working
among police records for months to
find out just who are committing Chi
cago's crimes.
She says that majority of those
pinched are American born.
Some of her findings are:.
Nine-tenths of those arrested are
men.
Of those arrested 81 per cent of all
men and 81 per cent of all women
are under 80 years of age and 81 per
cent of the men and IS per cent of
the women under 40 years of age.
The problem of the woman Offend
er is vice, 81 per cent being charged
with offenses against public morals.
Native Americans, white and ne
groes, have percentage of arrest
greater than their percentage of pop
ulation.
81 find that a great majority of
those arrested are unmarried and al
most always poor" Miss Abbott says
in her report. Arrests are few among
the well-to-do and numerous in the
middle class among clerks and skilled
workers."
-O-O-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-12
THE MEXICAN SITUATION

Washington, Nov. 12.-Practically
all hope of imemdiate peace in Mex
leo was abandoned today by admin
istration officials. Unofficial reports
of an open declaration of war by the
Villistas against Carranza's faction
of the constitutionalists forced upon
this government another period of
"watchful waiting"
President Wilson and Secretary Of
State Bryan awaited advices. from
United States agents in Mexico be-
fore taking any decisive step. In
all official quarters sentiment was
expressed that evacuation of Vera
Cruz would be impossible until the
issue of the new warfare is settled
and some new provisional president
definitely established.
Re-establishment of the embargo
against shipment of munitions to
either faction in Mexico was thought
likely.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-12

Bronx county courthouse and ripped
out the front of City Marshall John
G. Hoefing's office. Members of
gang of white slavers, nine of whom
recently were sentenced by County
Judge Louis D. Gibbs to from 20 to
40 years, are suspected. Judge Gibbs
who had remained late in his cham
bers was bruised as was also his Sec
rotary. -
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-12
BIG GUNS TRAINED ON sEloEL

Ceneseo, N. Y, Nov. 12.-The state
planned today to train its heaviest
guns against Henry Siegel, mer-
chant-prince, charged with larceny in
connection with the collapse of his
train of department stores. The spe-
cific charge on which Siegel is being
tried is that he borrowed money from
the National Bank of Commerce by
making false reports as to the finan-
cial condition of his stores in Chi
cago, Boston and New York.
BOMB PLAY ON THE BRONX
New York, Nov. IA few min
utes after midnight last night bomb
explosions partially wrecked the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-11-12
TWINKLE, TWINKLE

TWINKLE, TWINKLE
Little Yep, that flies so light,
Drop no bombs on me tonight;
Up above the world so high
Like a sausage in the sky.
London Sketch.
CHICAGO GRAlN.-Wheat lower.
Corn up trifie. Oats higher. Pro-
visions easier.
WEATHER FORECAST
Unsettled weather tonight and
Friday, with showers; not much
change in Temperature; fresh east
erIy winds, becoming variable. Tenn
perature Wednesday: Highest, SIS
lowest 46,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13
CANNING COMPANY MEETS
Decides to Branch Out by Building
Factory at Las Aniraas

The annual meeting Of the Rocky Ford
Canning and Manufacturing Co. was held
in this city yesterday afternoon. The re-
ports Of officers showed last year to have
been the most satisfactory season in the
history of the factory. both from the VOL
ume Of business handled and the prime
quality of all products, and it was unan'-
mously decided to retain the old officers
D. L Joehnck. president and J. E. Law
son, secretary-who were entitled to all
praise for the fine showing.
The stockholders were informed that
their officers were meeting with a great
deal of encouragement at Las Animas
that they were having no difficulty III
getting contracts signed up and the out
look for building a factory at that psoin'
was very favorable.
That this enterprisina and Capable
company has decided to branch out and
enter the lower valley field should DC
pleasing news to the people of Las Pant
mas, as it assures them of a successfully
operated factory. and it is also good ne VS.
to friends hereabouts as it assures largely
Increased business for the Rocky For
Canning Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13
Notice

Delivery of the Tax Rolls to the Coun-
ty Treasurer has been delayed on ao-
count of the suit in the Supreme Court
between Denver and the Colorado ak
Commission. Last November all As
SCISSORS were notified by the Commission
to discontinue all work on the rolls pend
ing the decision of the Supreme Court.
This was rendered recently and Feb. LIST
we were notified to resume work after
delay of three months. expect to turn
the rolls over to the Treasurer Maroh ISL
all taxpayers will receive their notices
from him which will give everyone ample
time to pay their tax before the penalty
goes on.
This explanatiou is made in order that
no one may be mislead to believe the
fault might be in my Office and to eImi-
nate the hundreds of INQUIRIES coming IN
RESP ectfully.
j. A. GAUGER,
County Assessor
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13
BREAKS LOOSE AGAIN
Rocky Ford's Notorious "Iiad Man"
BIackens Constable's Eye

Last week The Enterprise in telling OF
the Sloo fine and confirmation of peace
bond in district court against Tom Supen-
er, remarked that this would likely keep
our famed bad man" quiet for some tine
but evidently fines and bands have no
terrors for Tom as he's again on the
rampage.
Supener's latest exhibition of ferooity
came Tuesday afternoon, when he is re-
ported to have grabbed Constable Weist
as he was alighting from his horse and to
have thrown the constable to the ground
where he was grinding his heel IN Old
Man Weist's face when grabbed by on
lockers.
Tom was arrested and placed under
$50 bond to appear in police court on
Wednesday afternoon. At tnat time
continuance was taken until Saturday
because Of the illness of City Attorney
Minor.
In the meantime compliant has been
madeinthe district court and Tom and his
bsndsmen have been cited to appear be-
fore Judge Essex and show cause why
the peace bond should not be forfeited.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13
Sells Undertaking ParIor

Last weeks Fowler Tribune bore the
announcement TINT I. E. Kouns had dis
posed of his undertaking business to h.
L. Larson OF the United Undertaking Co.
of Pueblo. Both old and new propretors
are well known in Rocky Ford. Mr.,
Kouns being a former resident OF this
city and Harry Larson having been
taught embalmiag by H. j. Sprinkler.
The change at Fowler will take place on
April !. after which time Mr.. Kouns will
leave for Arizona and California to look
up another location
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13
duerusey,s From The East

Another evidence Of the awakening
dairy interest in this section is the pro-
posed purchase by Clark Kitchen OF a
car Of thoroughbred Guernseys.
To make room for this stock. he will
offer at public sale in the near future his
entire herd Of over thirty dairy animals.
MIR. Kitchen has many individuals OF
surprising quality. bis herd having been
pronounced one Of the best grade head
in the state.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13
repairing.
For Trade.

Part or all of 26i acres fine level
prairie land miles from Rock Island
Colorado County, Texas. and 5 room
modern bungalow on paved street and
eaI line, 2 lots, barn, etc., in Oklahoma
City. Okla. All clear for land or town
property in otero County Describe
fully what you offer. F. NJ. Daniels
MulhalI. Oklahoma, Box 4.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

For Sale-A 4-room house at 2o4 N.
Third St.. with bath room, porches, out
buildings. etc. or my 5-room modern
residence at S0z Elm avenue-a fine
comfortable home in a good location.
Will be sold at sacrifice if taken before
April |. W. T. Wheeler. -3Ztf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13
Public Sale

am moving to Texas and will sell by
public auction at 5o6 So. Eleventh ST.,
northeast coruer of City Park. on Satur-
day. Feb. 81, at o'clock. ten head OF
horses. milk COW. doz chickens, har-
ness.!machinery. implements. vehicles. etc.
SO j. e. REX
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

Our work is the best. Frank E. Gsrty
sos S. Main. Cleaning, pressing and
repairing. Phone West 200.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

Smoked habut. bloaters, boneless
herring, salt salmon, mackerel and cod
Ssh at Stauffers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

Ladies who are interested in Spirilla
oorsets, will please call on. or telephone
Mrs. M. E. Partner, 500 So. 5th St.
Telephone Ford 569. -58p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

For Sale-Manda Lee lneubators and
EsoSders; R. c. R. l. Red eggs; Baby
Chicks. Commercial Hatohing. Fred
Rose. telephone Ranch 1872. -59p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

R. c. H. Roadster for Sale, 1918
model. nearly new and in good shape.
Apply to o. n. Bonno-. Rocky Ford. btf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

For Sale-l6 full blooded White Leg
horn Hens. 500 So. 5th. Phone Ford
569. -38p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

For Sale-4O and GO acre tracts with
full water right, within j mile of beet
dump; all in alfalfa; prise 81 25 per acre
on satisfactory terms. Apply TO q. W.
Higgins, 500 No. 18th. s32tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

For Sale-My home on No. Twelfth
St. Five room brick. modern except
heat; good barn cellar. walks, etc; two
corner lots. Will sell furnished or un-
furnished. Mrs. Vallandigham. .59
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

For Ssle-t3uarter secron in Big Horn
Basin. Owner will stock it with hogs
End take pay for it out Of the increase;
go acres in alfalfa. Price S55 per
acre. See M, u. Randel. -56tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-02-13

For Ss!e-Young team Horses. In
ollre White Zl4. ZIP