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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07
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The floods worked ruin In the vicinity of
Boulder on Friday. Tho heavy rains Of two
days accelerating the melting OF snow In tho
foot hills sent tremendous flood Of waters
down the canons that open just above Boul-
der.
Not railroad bridge, nor wagon bridge
Is left in the canons of Boulder, Four Mile
and Left Hand creeks. Not half mile Of
grade of the narrow gauge railroad Is left in
the distance between Boulder and Sunset. A
narrow gauge engine lies in the flood OF
Boulder creek several feet above where the
creek formerly ran. Boulder's mountain
system Of water-pipe line has been greatly
damaged:
At salina, eight miles from Boulder, several
houses were undermined and they still hang
in the air.
At Sugar Loaf not a house which stood In
the gully is left, even the large HoosIcr board
ing house being carried away.
Nothing but debris marks the spot where
was once the thriving gold mining camp of
Copper Rock.
At Crisman the citizens all fed to the
school house on the hill sides, while their
homes went down with the raging waters.
The bridges across Boulder creek in the
town of Boulder were carried away, shutting
of access to the university and houses on the
hill adjacent.
Garden City addition was submerged and
400 houses were surrounded by the waters.
The beautiful garden tracts were we'll nigh
ruined.
No trains ran into the town from Denver
for three days.
The greatest damage was done to Boulder
and the valley in the way of railroads wagon
roads, houses, bridges, gardens, ETC. The
total damage Will foot up In the neiglbor-
hood Of $3.50, 900.
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was effected by Lcira Gundling his
dishonored wifo and two children
into wagon, resigninE from the
band and going home. A few weeks
afterwards Vasquez and his lieuten-
ant, Chavez, went to tho house and
stole tho woman, she leaving her
children behind. The band came to
Southern California, finding hiding
place in the Soledad canyon. north
OF Los Angeles. The pursuit becom-
ing too hot, Vasquez deserted the
woman, leaving her alone on road
far from any relief. she being sick at
the time. This inhuman treatment
aroused tho tiger in her Mexica n
nature and she made a resolve.
She was rescued and taken care of
by some Americans and soon after
wards u sheriff's posse was on the
right trail OF the bandit. Hs was
found at the house Of Greek George,
which was surrounded, and the BAN
dit surrendered attor being wounded.
On being confronted by a man
whom he had tied to tree to wait
for the arrival of ransom of 81. 600
he placed his hand over his heart
and with a very polite bow said: IL
did rob you. sonor, but you must ad-
NIT am gentleman. l did not kill
you"
Vasquez was convicted Of murder
and hanged at San jose, and thus
ended the career of California's 9
most daring outlaw, whose band had
committed about 100 murders.
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UNUSUAL HAPPENINGS.

An American has invented an oder
less whisky which contains all the
flavor and bad properties of the gen.
breath.
Rev. Henry Manchester of Attlebor-
ough, Mass, administered sound
thrashing to a man on recent Sum
day for leaving church during tha
reading of the scriptures.
A boy of Is was arrested at Rich
mond, Va, for having in his posses
sion $4,000 worth of Confederate
money. He declared he had no in
tention of putting it into circulation
and was released.
Lawton A. Sherman, aged 90, and
his wife, aged OF, lately observed.
at Exeter, r. l., the seventy-eighth
anniversary of their marriage. The
following week they buried their
eldest daughter, aged n.
A Liverpool magistrate who found
his own name among batch of COM
plants charging the defendants with
having their chimneys atire through
neglect to clean them fined himself
double the penalty he imposed upon
the others.
a Boston man was dreaming the
other night of untold wealth that
was being bestowed upon him. When
he awoke from his dream instead of
having fortune, he found he was
losing part of one. There was an
open window in his chamber aud a
burglar was going through his
pockets.
Rev. W. r. McNeill, pastor of Bap-
tist church in Emporium, Pa, has re-
ccived from bridgeport, Conn, a check
for $40, 600 in recognition of loan he
made to Miss Harriet Johnson some
years ago, though she was compare
tive stranger to him. Miss Johnson
died recently and remembered him IN
har will
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STATE LABOR CONGRESS.

Call for tho Gathering in Denver on
July 8.
The executive and legislative committee Of
the state labor congress has issued the follow.
ing call for the congress July 8, next:
To Al Industrial Organizations of Colorado.
Brothers-Pursuant to Instructions given
by the state labor congress held In Denver
last July, the undersigned executive and leg
islative committee Of that congress hereby
issues It's call for the second annual con.
gress to be held 10 Denver beginning July 8,
1894.
The basis of representation will be one del
eeate for each 900 affiliated members in the
case of central bodies, and one delegate for
each 100 members or majority fraction there
of In the case of other Industrial organiza-
tions. n All organizations with less than 100
members will be entitled to one delegate.
The committee desires to urge the necessity
of full representation Of the congress. The
masses arc filled with unrest because Of un-
Just Industrial conditions, and we seem as If
standing on n volcano about to break into ac-
tivity and certain to carry ruin and devasta-
ton to all interests. Notviolence, nor threats
nor unreasoning action will furnish cure for
the times which have come upon Colorado.
The remedy lies in wise deliberation, in the
adoption of wise course and the steady fol-
lowing of that course. We are now to meet
to continue the work begun one year ago
q work which, II carried to triumphant con-
clusion, will bring prosperity and happiness
to all classes OF honest workers.
The bills which have been prepared by the
committee pursuant to the instructions OF the
last congress Will come before the one now
called, and their importance and character
are such as to deserve the most careful con-
sidcration of the wisest counsel which our or
ganizatioa can furnish.
We believe that the future prosperity OF
Colorado largely depends upon the wise or
unwise action OF organized workers ut this
time, aud no unwise spirit OF economy should
be allowed to Interfere With the sending Of
delegates,
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A Life-Saying Castle,

Marlborough castle, Northum ber-
land, England, which has been pur-
chased by Lord Armstrong from the
trustees OF the late Lord Crewc, dates
from the year 547. To sailors on
that portion OF the perilous northern
coast it is what tho convent OF St
Bernard is to this traveller in the
Alps A constant watch is kept in
the top of the ancient tower, whence
signals are made to the fishermen Of
Holy island as soon as any vossel is
discovered to be in distress. By
these and other means many lives
are saved, and an asylum is offered
to shipwrecked persons in the castle
for a week or longer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

IT is to be hoped that in the midst
of the harrassjng experiences of these
times man and woman will not entire
ly forget or forsake the attempt to i'm
prove their minds and widen their
range Of knowledge. Those who can
give little time to such pursuits will
have an opportunity to enjoy peculiar
advantages along this limo if they
spend their vacations at Glen Park
and attend the meetings of tho Cbau-
tauqua Assembly which will be held
there from July 11th to August 1st.
Lectures and class work will be used
to impart knowledge on a wide range
Of topic. The whole atmosphere of
these assemblies is helpful and inspir-
ing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07
LYNcHiNo AT GOLDEN.
Alexander AIoCurdv Meets Worse Fate
than HIS Victim.

Alexander McCurdv Meets . Worse Fate
than HIS Victim.
Tho horrible crime committed by Alexander
McCurdy Of Golden against his p-brother,
Arthur Berry, has been avenged. At An
early hour Saturday morning McCurdy waa
taken from the jail by strong band Of men,
and after being accorded the same treatment
which he inflicted upon his victim, was
lynched from bridge across Clear Creek.
1t will be remembered that McCurdy mu-
ulated Berry because the latter had been In
innate with Mrs. McCurdy. At least Berry
was charged with the crime by Mrs. McCurdy.
The people of Golden were very indignant at
McCurdy at the time he mutilated Berry and
apparently this feeling was not aIlayed by
his recent conviction Of mayhem. He was
sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.
A party Of twenty men lynched McCurdy.
They got into the jail at 2 O'Clock Saturday
morning by pretending to have prisoner.
McCurdy was seized and despite his resistance
taken from the jail. In the Jail yard he was
treated as he had treated Berry. He waa
then dragged to the new bridge Of the Lake.
wood road and quickly lynohed.
Sheriff George Kelly was notified Of what
was going on but did not reach the bridge
until too late to save tho victim. He did sue.
ceed In taking prisoner two men whom they
had posted as guards. These men were con.
veyed to the jail, but recently the scene of &c
horrible an occurrence. They were John
Richwelne and John Koch aud they were
quickly persuaded TO furnish the sheriff with
the names of all of their comrades, none of
whom Jailer Kerr had been able to recognize
on account of their masks
In the morning the coroner convened 9
jury to sit upon the death Of McCurdy and
take action in regard to 1t. From the testi.
mony there introduced 1t was decided to a,
once swear out warrants for the arrest Of all
the men who took part in the lvnchinG.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

THE people of Cuba have a right to
complain Of the heavy taxes which
they pay. 1t is said that the direct
and indirect taxation amount to s24. 40
per capita per annum. In fact, Cuba
is taxed until the life is almost out of
her; taxed for every imaginable pur-
pose; to pay the expenses of war, to
sustain the diplomatic force of Spain
in the United States.and elsewhere in
America, and to support host of gov
ernment favorites and employees both
in active service and on the retired
list, inasmuch as it is the rule that
any official of Spain who spends at
least year upon the island thereafter
IL entitled to receive pension from
the revenues OF Cuba.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07
FORD COLORADO, THURSDAY. JUNE Z 1894.

The committee has secured . one-fare
rate, good In all parts Of the state, extend
ing from the End to the 7th Of July. Hotel
rates will also be secured for the delegates.
The committee signing tn 10 call consists Of
y. w. Harmon, c. w. Rhodes, R. A. South
worth, F. Hermand, L. A. Tanquery, R. Nc
knight and Morris Hayes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

REPRESENTATIVE OATES, who has
just been nominated for governor OF
Alabama, tells an interesting story Of
his contest. He secured the nomina-
tion against combination of Popu-
lists and anti-administration Demo-
Gratis by repudiating the presidents s
silver policy. Mr.. Oates is very frank
to say that the Democratic party will
have to unload that feature of the ad-
ministration if it wants to win at the
fall elections.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

THE women of Colorado will wish
their sisters of New York God speed
in their attempt to get equal suffrage
recognized in the new constitution.
If the statement which is made is true
that nine-tenths of the delegates op-
pose the measure, it is extremely
doubtful if the effort can succeed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

The people of the United States ex-
pended in 1890 $24, 900, 900 for police,
$4,000, 900 for prisons and reforma-
tories and $23, 900, 900 for the support
of the judiciary. Viewed in this light
crime seems to be about the most ex-
pensive luxury in which this country
INDUCES.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

1t was John Barleycorn rather than
John Bull who was responsible for
that insult to the American flag in St.
Thomas, Ontario. The remedy for
this latest international encounter
with Canada is not far to seek. Let
her majesty's diplomats issue edicts
ordering members of the Queens Own
to be dosed with bichloride Of gold.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07
IMPORTANT COLORADO NEWS
ROARING TORRENTS.
Heavy Rains Throughout tho State
Damage Done by the Noun
tain Streams.

Heavy Rains Throughout the State
Damage Done by the Noun
tain Streams.
The state was visited by very heavy rains,
beginning on the 29th and lasting several
days. These rains did untold good to the
crops, but also did great damage through
flooding the country along mountain streams.
The Arkansas rose rapidly on the 3Oth and
played havoc at Pueblo and at other places.
All the lower part of Pueblo was inundated
and It was at first feared that the damage
would be incalculable.
Tho waters, however, began to reccde
Thursday, and the property loss is believed to
be less than at first thought. 1t will amount
to 800, ,OOO It was found that ut least three
men were drowned.
The Platte begau>to boom Thursday, and
was playing the mischief before night.
At times the volume was z, 500 feet per second
through the rocky walls Of the canon. When
1t struck the low lands l: spread and created
devastation for miles and miles. 1t was q
dreadful night in the bottoms, and all night
long while the surging, foaming water tore
away bridges, people moved out Of their SUBJ
merged homes and sought safety in other
parts of the city. There were many narrow
escapes, but so far as known only one life
wss lost-that Of an eight-year old boy.
Every bridge between Valverde and Larl-
mcr street went down with the torrents. Val
verde, Weir's addition, jerome Park, lower
Colfax, River Front and parts OF Globeville
were covered with water ranging from six
inches to three feet In depth. 1t seemed sew
cral times as tho water crept higher and
higher up the crumbling banks that many Of
the big manufacturing establishments and
other plants along the river would be filled
SO with water that they would have to sus-
pend operations. One pumping station was
abandoned.
About 175 families had to vacate their
homes on account of the high water.
Clear Creek caused much loss In the vicin-
ity Of Golden, washing away many bridges.
The Colorado Central suffered seriously
from the floods.
Manitou suffered severely from the floods.
The tracks Of the Rio Grande were washed
out east OF Florence in several places and n
passenger train was blocked ut Beaver sta
tion.
The Home Supply dam near Loveland
broke and flooded the water works and coun-
try around.
The Rio Grandc road was badly damaged
In the vicinity OF Salida.
In fact all parts Of the mountain districts
were flooded and the railroads were badly
crinnled
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

WHY did not the Washington au-
ahorities think of the plan Of SEN
fencing Coxey and Browne to attend
ance upon the sessions of the senate
for thirty consecutive days? Or did
they reject this scheme as involving
two much cruelty?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

THE art work of colored pupils in
the schools of Washington is said to
be superior to that of the white chill
dren, and some of it shows signs Of
genius,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

A PROMINENT Eastern contemporary
well says of the present great coal
strike: 'The recurrence of few more
struggles like this one will convert a
good many conservative men to the
doctrine of a public monopoly Of
mines or else to some form of compul-
sorry arbitration"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07
RoardInR House Iten.e

Visiting Friend-So you married
a total stranger from Boston. I
always expected you would marry the
star boarder. He is such o nice.
quiet gentleman.
Mrs. Hashly-That's the reason
didn't marry him. l don't want to
lose that kind OF a boarder. They
ure too scarce.-Texas Siftinga
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

If President Carnot, Of France, is
absolutely unable to find men to accept
Office in his cabinet let him send over
to America. We have office-seckcrs to
supply the world.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

CHICAGO made $243, 1000 worth OF
corsets in 1890. But for goodness
sake don't let the women's dress-reform
clubs know anything about it.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

THE promising thing about tho Gar
of Russia's plans for reform is that the
opportunities for reform are SO brilliant
and extensive.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

THE more strike is complicated
with rioting the less its effectiveness
as strike and the more certain its
suppression as lawlessness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07
A Query.

Lord Angus-Ah, we'll. Miss Rem
sen, tits pity you haven't in this
country any old ruins like ''Mc-
Gregor's Curse" just outside OF
Edinboro.
Miss Remsen-What's the matter
with McComb's dam. at the upper
end OF New Yorkp-Brooklyn Life.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07
Coal strIk. Asl.ator. Arrested.

As was anticipated there was little varie-
ty added to the monotony of the strike situa-
tion at Hastings Saturday. Early in the
from Aguilar, where they had campcd during
the night, and as sort Of feeler detach-
ment Of fifty headed by a band started to
march to the mines. When they had reached
the limits Of the town Sheriff Radford at the
head of a posse met them, read hi. injunc-
tion papers, and told them that they would
not be permitted to trespass on the company's
property. They defied him, and said that
they would go on in spite Of the deputies.
As they attempted to proceed Mr.. Radford
ordered his posse to surround and arrest them,
which was done without any delay. The
prisoners were loaded into box cars and taken
to Chicosa under guard. Later 8. p. Cham
bers, who was in command Of the army and
has been an organizer and general leader, was
placed under arrest, as were also Dominick
Vironda, 10 Borassa and r. Malta, the two
latter being found with revolvers In their
possession. The three were at once brought
to Trinidad and placed In jail Habeas cor
pus proceedings were at once instituted by
friends of the strikers to have them released,
but the matter will not be decided for several
days.
Sheriff Radford In the afternoon released
the fifty miners who were under arrest and
held at Chicosa but the four who were placed
in jail were retained. It is reported that tho
strikers congregated at Hastings are leaving
In squads and It is not likely that they will be
gotten together again.
Colorado Notes.
Work has been commenced on tho new re-
duction works at Florence.
Mr. E. G. Brown has been elected principal
of the schools at Breckenridge.
Memorial day was observed in nearly every
town in the state despite heavy rains.
Rev. w. +. Richardson, pastor Of the Gen.
trail Christian Church at Denver, has re-
sig ned. He will serve until August.
The banks at Cripple Creek have sent
for safe keeping until the war is over.
Chief Ramsey, Of the Order of Railway
Telegraphers, was vindicated of the charges
made against him. W. v. Powell, of Wich-
ita, Kaneas, was elected to succeed him.
A block Of buildings at Aspen burned on
The buildings consumed were lodging houses
and the office Of the Aspen Smelling and
Mining Company.
Two thousand coal miners were present at
the great meeting held at Rouse on the 29th.
Among these were 200 of the Rouse miners
who quit work. 1t was said that the other
miners at Rouse would strike in a day or two.
The Coxeyites at Denver were preparing
Sunday and Monday to start for Washington
via the Platte, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio,
Monongahela, etc. They were busily Mt work
building boats and expected to take advan-
tage of the high waters of the Platte. There
will be ITO boats four feet wide, sixteen feet
long and fourteen inches deep. They are ex-
pected to carry l,100 men. A pilot boat 10 to
preccde them and mark the dangerous shoals
With red tags.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07
The Enterprise.
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO.
CURRENT COMMENT.

THE champions Of the divided skirt
arc loudly declaiming in its favor that
1t has two legs to stand on.
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THE MEXICAN BANDIT.
SOME OF THE EVIL DEEDS OF
L. TIBURCIO VASQUI:Z.

He Was Ono of Garcia's BaEd of Cut
throats, and When Garcia Was Hanged
vasquez Set Up for Himseif--How He
Stole Horses From His Paisucrs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-06-07

Jerry simpson Il now cou1slssaspt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-11-23
PEkNONAL Avn GfNERdL
Interesting Facts About RicbmondA c"''
re aud q. her VI tore

re and % hfr VI tttFs.
Major c. Pickett, OF Norfolk, is In the
city.
Sheriff T. II Dickinson. OF Prince Ed
ward. was at to Capitol yesterday.
Miss c. w Wolch. OF No. 40 Nicholson
street Fulton, Is greatly Improved.
Cant James b. Peasants, OF the First
district. Is stil confined 10 his home
Hon George ID. Wise will return TO
WASHINGTON the latter part OF next week
Mrs. W. f. Turner. OF west Grace
street. is improving after two weeks
illness.
Mr.. A. J. Hundley. OF No. sl3 west
China street, was painfully hurt WINE al
work Wednesday.
The nightly meetings at Grove Avenue
Baptist church are largely attended ana
much interest Is manifested.
Mr. Frank s. Lyons has been sum
moned to his home in Pulaski county W
see his mother, who Is crltlcaiy III
Miss Margaret T.. Gretter. of waterbury,
Conn. formerly OF Richmond, is visiting
relatives at No. 80 east clay street.
The revival meetings at Fulton Baptist
church viii continue every hisht ths
week. There were seven CONVERSIONS
Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Lawrence W. Woody ar
r,-.od I'm the city yesterday, and are the
guests of the parents or the torther' At
2l9 north Twentieth street.
Mr.. Hartwell II. Wright. OF Richmond.
and Miss Carrie O. Hawkins OF Abe.
marie. were married at the residence or
the brides parents Wednesday.
A meeting OF the officers and teachers
OF Holy Trinity Sunday school was held
Wednesday night az No. 26 north Laurel
street. and plans for the winters work
were mapped out
Mr. H. b. Hopkins. of Charles Guy
county. has been at the Retreat tor sew
eral days for treatment. rus cohultloh
Is such that his family have been sum
moned TO his bedside.
Mr.. l.. c. Adair. OF the Taylor. Boiling
Company. has returned to the city from
Red Sulphur Springs, w. Va, to which
place he was called by the illness ana
subsequent death of his mother
The members of the Hanover bar ana
the officers OF the courts OF the county
will give the Hon. K. II. Cardwell sup
per on the first night OF the next Hanover
County Court, Wednesday. December ls,h'
Mr.. Edward n. Colgin, n young man OF
this city. was notified yesterday morning
through his attorneys, Messrs Carter n
Wise that patent had been granted
him for "A continuous cigarette machine.
The funeral OF little William Taylor
Cooke the seven ear-oid son OF Mr..
Richard A. Cooke, VINO dled iuesday
from the result OF "A fall that he hal re,
ceived, took place at 1 o'clock yesterday
from Ail-Saints' church.
Rev. Dr. j. Y. Fair will preach a
THANKSGIVING sermon to the Junior or
der of American Mechanics Sunday even
ing at O'clock i'm the Grace-Street Pres
byterian church. Members Df the organ
iZation are requested TO meet at o'clock
at Ellett'S Hall