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ORDINANCE NO. q.

Il
An Ordinance granting certain privileges to
Town OF ROCKY Ford. State Of Colorado.
BE IT ORDAINED BY the Board Of Trustees
Section Thas 81 FROM and after the date of
the passage Of this Ordinance, and for the
full and mPlete period of twenty years. The
Colorado Telephone Company, corporation
State OF Color ado. sha1l have and 1t is hereby
srsct e'i in the Town Of Rocky Ford such poles, G
wires and fixtures. and construct such under
operssion Of q telephone exchange in said
Sec 2 That the right and privilege is here
by granted TO The Colorado Telephone Compa-
ieys and public ways, and to ali extensions OF
dersround conduits. manhoIes. cables and
virus, and other necessary fixtures for main
change and lines connected thercwiiI. Pro-
vIding. however; that no polo Or poles. or 9th
w @ III sus snp me sectqe
light or water hydrant. nor shall any such
pole or other fixtures be placed In any street.
in any alley, except close to the line OF the lot
abutting on said alley, and then IN such .
manner Ms not to Interfere with vehicles pass
Ing through such alley, or with other neces-
sary use Of the same
Sec. 8. The privilege and license hereby
granted and the construction Of tho said tel
ephonc lines. shall ut all times be subject to
such police power = .sns9nsbls u. @ dominion and
town mty by resolution or ordinance hereaf-
ter provide. and the Board Of Trustees OF
said town reserves to itself the right to re.
qure said Telephone Comp ut any time.
to elevate or lower the wires connected there
with ut any place in said town. 70 such height
above the surface OF the streets 1t may
deem necessary. which right may be exercised
by said Board of Trustees by resolution. pre-
scribing the height Of the lJwest wires above
the surface Of the street, In any specified 10
cality-
sec4. The said Telephone Company shall.
before II enters upon the enjoyment OF fhe
franchise herein granted: execute and deliv-
er to the Town OF Rocky Ford, bond In the
penal sum of ten thousand lsl0.UO) dollars.
with at least two suretics to be approved by
the Board of Trustees. on condition that 1t
will hold the Town of Rocky Ford harmless
from any damages occasloncd by the grant
ing of this franchise. or from any damage
casioned by the negligence or want of care OF
the part Of said company. In the construction
or maintenance of it's telephone system with
in said town.
Approved this goth day of November, A. D..
1894. X, c. MALTBY,
H.. ST. Mayor.
Attest:
X. S. BrALI., Clerk 2S
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
Dentistry.

DR.. Milton, of Denver, a prom
inent member of tho Dental pro-
fsssiou, is doing some fine work
for our people. He is Dentist
of high reputation and Is doing the
very best work at reasonable
prices. and our people should avail
themselves of this golden oppor-
tunity to get their teeth put in
order His operations are per-
formed without pain. He is stop
ping for q few days at the Swink
Hotel. Call on him.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
UROWAY.

OROWAY.
Special CorrssDOndenoe Of the ENTERPRISE.
Homer Davis is rapidly gaining health.
Mr.. Middaugh and family have
taken up their residence in Buffalo.
They LETT Ordwsy Saturday evening,
much to the regret Of their many friends.
Mrs. Robinson is visiting in the east.
Total depravity Of inanimate objects
il not quite so apparent when q dead
horse is allowed to remain in the middle
Of Main Street q number Of days.
Mr.. McNeil sold valuable horse to
D. G. Roberts last week.
Green and Tarbox have completed
the addition on their store building.
Mr.. Olmstead was on the sick list Sun
day.
Mr.. Fred Warren was thrown from his
horse few days ago and lay for some
time insensible. No injuries.
SKuDDxR.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Miss Brown, of Bellwood, Neb., is
spending the winter with ]. 8. Wilson.
Mrs. H. E. Ellingwood is being Wis
tied by her brother, Chas. Knapp.
Miss Ida Innes finds the kindergar-
ten to 60 little slow, but she il here TO
stay and grow up with the country.
Squire jas. Stanton, of Catlin, was
in town Tuesday delivering portion Of
his alfalfa seed crop.
-Thos. Rea, who is feeding large and
fine lot Of steers east Of town, is being
visited by his sister, Mrs. I. N. Fleming.
The young folks indulRed in q pleas
ant dance at the home Of J. H. Swift Fri
day evening.
Mrs. Frank Green has been visiting
Mrs. Bert Cave and other relatives in Pu-
sblo.
will Rice, who recently returned to
Oklahoma, soon became anxious to enjoy
Colorado's sunshine and is again at his
former place in Thomas livery stable.
Mrs. @. W. Williams, of Catlin, was
recently visited by her nephew, Carl Ell
lot, of California, whom she had not seen
since boyhood.
John Peter Shindel Goblin, son Of
Judge Goblin, arrived from Kansas few
days since and will become one of Rocky
Ford's industrious farmers.
Edward Miller, of California, is visit
ing his uncle, J. II. Swift, and may be 90
infatuated with the valley as to become q
resident.
Van Hendricks few days since re-
turned from two weeks visit to the Vi
cinity Of Quincy, III. He is now better
pleased than ever with the comparative
advantages Of Colorado.
"A. Wsddington, Fowler's boss mar
ket gardner, was In town Monday and
slip advanced ono year. Andy some
times sets an excellent example.
q. M. Hall and D. F. Powell, Of tho
High Line canal, were in Pueblo Friday
last giving testimony in the adjudication
Of priorities Of water rights in district
No. IA before A. J. Beaumont. referee.
-Shermen Ball, who has been visiting
the family Of Mayor Maltby for several
months, returned to Champaign county,
Illinois, Friday last to make arrange
ments to become permanent resident OF
Rocky Ford.
-Ex-Gov. Alva Adams, of Pueblo, has
our thanks for copy Of his able paper
on Municipal Government" read before
the Monday Club at recent meeting.
Gov. Adams is a clear thinker and a
writer whom it is pleasure to read af-
ter.
The La Junta Chapter Of Royal
Arch Masons held a very interesting con-
vocation last Tuesday night. Brother
Charles Rocker, OF Rocky Ford, was ad-
vanced to the degree Of Mark Master.
The following companions were down
from Rocky Ford: Z. J. Smith. G. H.
Winchell, B. o. Dye, Edward Stapleton,
w. G. Steele and W. B. Gobin.-La Jun
ia Populist.
Maxwell Bros. returned home Mon
day after two weeks hunting trip in
the wild country which lays rs to 100
miles south of Rocky Ford. They had .
splendid time and killed few deer and
antelope. They were loaded for bear but
this variety of game studiously avoided
them. Their appearance on return was a
cross between Mexican and tramp as
they edged their way through the unfre-
quented streets to their homes. But
they'll go again next year.
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
Wanted at Once.

Every body to know that I am
prepared to quote prices on all
kinds of Nursery Stock, Small
Fruit, Grape Vines, Shade and
Ornamental Trees Evergreens, etc.
Will make a speciality of planting
and caring for orchards for non
residents. Prices reasonable. A
share of your patronage is solicit
ed. See me before placing your
order. Address me at Catlin,
Colo, after Nov. 18th, '94.
W. r. GIBSON, Emporia, Kas.
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
''Howdy,
Stranger!'
Is the Texas Welcome.

Texas will say "Howdy" to Nou, il you
will run down and give her hospitable
with you.
Besides being pleasant place to visit.
it does not take back seat as q wealth
producer. On the Gulf Coast OF Texas
may be found big attractions for home
seekers; 20 acres OF land, planted in
pears, nets owner $1,000, yearly.
Will furnish free pamphlet describing
Texas. Write for it.
Cheap rates in effect during the fall
and winter months; inquire Of nearest A.
T. L 8. F. agent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
Ago Improves 1t.

The Youths Companion is soon to
enter upon its sixty ninth year Of .publi-
cation, and as one says who has been q
constant reader Of its columns for more
than thirty years, 1T has steadily i'm
proved year by year.. Its articles to-
day cover the whole field of life and ex-
perience. furnishing vast amount of
valuable and entertaining reading Of q
character not found elsewhere, and Of %
great variety that The Companion in
terests alike each member Of the family.
The Prospectus for the volume Of 1885
announces an unusual array OF attrac-
tions; fourteen serial stories, q wealth Of
short stories, anecdotes, humorous
sketches, adventures, science and home
articles, timely editorials on all important
questions, and more than two hundred
original poems Of the highest class.
Full Prospectus and specimen copies
sent free on application. New subecrib-
ers who send e1,75 now will receive the
paper free to January 1st, 1885, and one
year from that date. It comes every
week. Finely illustrated.
The YouTH's COMPANION, Boston Mass.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
WHENEHE
KICKS COME IN

Is not the title Of a new song, nor
does il refer TO the backward ac-
ton of that much maligned animal,
the mule
It IL phrase used by the inhabi-
tants OF Oklahoma to designate the
approaching opening Of the fruitful
acres OF the Kickapoo Indianreser-
vation.
II you wish to find out nll about
Kickapoo lands, as we'll. as those
belonging to the Wichita and Bonn
anche tribes where cotton, wheat
and fruits will pay handsomely.-
ask J. P. Hall, Colo. Pass Agt.
Santa Fe Route, Denver
free
copy
of
Oklahoma
folder.
2l-3O
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

menclng at 7:3O, p. NJ. Admis-
sion Free.
PROGRAM.
Instrumental Music.
Doxology.
Prayer.
Responsive Scripture, 1O3d Psalm.
Singing. "Call for Reapers."
Observation-Disclosures nations-by six
pupils.
Quartet: Roberts, Boyd. Taylor and
Clifford.
Reading. 1.-THE First Thanksgiving"
Mrs. Graham.
Recitation. "The First Thanksgiving,
Roy Roberts.
Recitation, Jennie Null.
Duett, the Misses Roberts.
Recitation. 'I'm Jack Frost" Raymond
Mock.
Recitation. Thanksgiving Party" Miss
Nellie Olmstead.
Singing, Male Quartet.
Reading. "Pumpkin Pie" Miss Anna
Roberts.
Scripture Quotations led by I. J. Keator.
Recitation. "Give Thanks for Whatr'
Miss Nellie Jordan.
Singing. America"
Benediction.
Reception at close Of program; ice
cream, coffee and cake will be served.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Of flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and bind it over the seat Of pain. 1t is
better than any plaster. When the lungs
are sore such an application on the chest
and another en- the back, between the
shoulder blades, will often prevrnt pneu-
monia. There is nothing so good for a
lame back or pain in he side. A sore
throat eau nearly always be cured in one
night by applying a flannel bandage
dampened with Pain Balm. SO cent
bottles for sale by DR.. Fenton & Co. and
and DR.. E. W. Kearby-Druggists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Mr.. W. NJ. Terry, who has been in the
drug business at Elkton, KY, for the
past twelve years, says: Chamberlain
Cough Remedy gives better satisfaction
than any cough medicine I have ever
sold" There is good reason for this.
No other will cure a cold SO quickly; no
other is so certain preventive and cure
for Group; no other affords 30 much re-
lief in cases Of ~hooping cough. For
sale by DR.. Fenton 4 Co, and +. w.
Kearby-Dru9gists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
News from the Churches.


News from the Churches.
The Epworth League will hold a
special missionary service this evening,
at which there should be full attend
anoe.
The Baptists of Rocky Ford will
hold covenant meeting at the Presby-
terian church, on Sunday, Dec. End, at
2:3O p. m.
The Epworth League will meet at
p. m. Sunday. ]. NJ. Little, Leader.
All interested in church work cordially
invited.
DO not forget that DR.. Mcdowell,
Chancellor of Denver University, will
lecture at the M. E. church tomorrow
evening. The subject is, Tomorrow
and the Day After" DR.. Mcdowell is q
very able and entertaining lecturer and
Rocky Ford will not show due apprecia
ton Of his presence with US un1ess the
church is crowded.
The revival at the N. E. church
closed Tuesday evening after eight days
most successful effort. The pastor, Rev.
F. M. Sapp, was assisted by Rev. 1. G..
Martin, Of Chicago, whose forte il sing
ing, in which he is very effective. The
visible good results are large number
of conversions and 40 additions to the
church.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

New Dressmaking Rooms.
Miss Agnes Hunter, Of La jun
to, will next week open Dressmsk-
ing Rooms in Miss Pages apart
ments, over Cheney's store. The
best of work at fair prices. The
patronage of the ladies solicited.
26-29.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Are you children subject to Group? II
80, you should never be without bottle
Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t is
a certain cure for Group, and has never
been known to fail II given freely as
soon as the croupy cough appears it will
prevent the attack. II is the sole reliance
with thousands Of mothers who have
croupy children, and never disappoints
them. There is no danger in giving
this Remedy in large and frequent doses,
as it contains nothing injurious. SO cent
bottles for sale by DR., Fenton 4 Co. and
DR.. E. W. Kearby-Druggists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Poland-Chinas For Sale.
I have about ssventy-6ve we'll
bred Poland-China Stock Hogs,
weighing from 80 to 200 pounds
to sell at q reasonable price.
w. s. PERsHINa,
Hugo, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

KROUT FOR II CTS.-I am
prepared to make Krout, furnish
ing everything except the packages,
at 14cents per pound. Leave all
orders with B. U. Dye.
FRED. SMITH.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

80 Acres of Land for Sale.
Call on s. A. Henley, at Filing
wood & Hauck's Blacksmith
shop, Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

If you have nice fat Cow
Steer, or veal to sell, call at the
Otero Meat and Produce Co., La
Junta, Colorado, or DR.. w. E.
Fenton and Co., Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
Must Pay Up.

All parties owing Gerbing &
Son are hereby notified that their
accounts must be paid by Dec. lst.
All accounts not settled by Dec.
10th will be placed in the hands Of
an officer for collection.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

PASTURE.-4O0 acres superior
pasture may be had on the ranch
of w. r. Dye, s IL miles south Of
Rocky Ford. 26. ..28
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Doves Tor sacrifice IN the temple at
Jerusalem cost from to 10 cents each.
Il Your Hair Dry and Brittle Falling Out or
Turning orayi
These are only indications that the fol-
licles or roots Of the hair are getting
weakened or diseased. Beggs Hair Re-
newer will strengthen and invigorate
the follicles and the hair will regain it's
natural color and become soft. glossy and
healthy. Sold by DR.. E. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

MONEY to loan on good reales-
tate security on reasonable terms.
Call on or address G. G. Ament
& Co., Rocky Ford Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

nF ALL the birds love the best
u Give me the blooming turkey;
He takes the lead Of all the rest
Whom he's not tough or jerky.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
PAINT YOUR HOUSE.

And don't forget to buy those
pure mixed paints, of all colors,
for sale by W. E. Fenton & Co.,
they are warranted the best. Try
them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Good, Strong, Large, Young
work team for sale. Cheap for
cash. Enquire at Hotel De Seely
or the ENTERPRISE office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

LIE Is filled with dark forebodings,
II The turkey. old enough;
He presently'll be flled with sage,
And giblet sauce and stun.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Taken up-A boar weighing
from $50 to 300 pounds, clip right
ear; slit in left ear, at w. E.
Anderson ranch. If
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
Piles can bo Relieved at Once.

And in time effectually cured by the per-
sistent use of Beggs' German Salve, the
greatest pile remedy ever put on the
market. Sold and warranted by DR.. e.
w. Kearby druggist.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

For sick headache, caused by dis.
ordered stomach, Ayers Catharic Pille
are tho most reliable remedy. my
mother first recommended these Pills to
me, thirty years ago.. They are the mild
est and best pureative in uses. @.
Bradburn, Worthington, Mass.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
BuckWheat Flour.

We make specially of grind.
ing buckwheat and now have on
hand a very fine grade of the flour.
Rocky FORD MILL Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Boiled water tastes fat and insipi
because tho gases it contained have bee
driven of by the heat.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Halls Hair Renewer is pronounced
the best preparation made for thickenine
the growth Of the hair and restoring that
which is gray to its original color.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

-"why is q great strong man like you
round beggingY "Ah, madam; it 10 the
only profession in which gentleman can
address . beautiful lady without the
formslIty Of an introduction Life.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

"A nice how do you do-The friendl,
salutation of pretty girl.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
OrBRO COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

WHILE some will dine on turkey Hne,
w Their heartfelt thanks expressing,
Alas few will have to do
With CROW and chestnut dressing.
Washing gton Star.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Il. O. Gurnea bossed a shooting
match for turkeys at the Fair grounds
both on Tuesday and yesterday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

The price OF wife in Zululand
twenty years ago was six COWS with their
calves,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
T. AND OFFICE a. Pueblo. Colo. Nov. ID

IL 1894.
Notice In hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
TO commute to cash entry and tn mako nnal
proof in support OF his claim, and that said
proof will be made before q. q. Land once at
Pueblo, Colo, on December q, 1904, viz:
EDWARD D. HARRIS,
II. E. No. 1918, for the Eh, SWA and WY, eEk
SEQ. 81, TIP q 9, Rg. 50 W
He names the following witnesses to provo
his continuous residence upon aud cultiva-
tion OF said land. viz: William B. Baldwin.
Joseph u Mattice, John J. Brown and Char
les Larimy all Of Otero county. Colorado.
2l-2o RAYMOND MILLER, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

-Maude-"Have you decided how you
are going to voteY Miss Quivers-"Oh,
yes, I'm going to vote in my new black
Chicago Record.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
STOP THAT COUGH.

In the year 400 English horses
suitable for cavalry, brought $40 apiece
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

T AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo, Nov. Sd.
IL 1884,
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has 6led notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
Land ONCE At Pueblo. Colo, on December q,
1894, viz: ~
MARCUS X. HUTCHINSON.
H. z. No. 651s, for the SWk, Sec Il, TIP, e g..
Rg. 90 W.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residcnce upon and cultiva-
tion OF said land, viz: Thomas L. Sims and
David L. McPhiltmy, OF Fowler, Colo. and
Colo. 238 RAYMOND AILLER, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
Tor Coughs, Colds, Asthma. Dronehitis.

in China ordinary day board can be
had for a Chinaman, at about 8 cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
Bring in Your Hogs.

Bring IN Your HORB.
During the season the Rocky
Ford Mercantile company will
ship one car load of fat hogs each
week. Farmers having such hogs
to sell should give them a call.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
CTOCKHoLDERs' MEETING.

Rocky Ford. Colo, Noy., q, 1894.
Notice 10 hereby given that the annual
meeting Of the Rocky Ford Canal, Reservoir.
Land, Loan and Trust Co., will be held at the
old school house In the Town Of Rocky ford.
O'Clock, p. m, for the purpose of electins .
board Of directors for the ensuing year, and
may properly come before tho meeting.
BY order Of the Board of Directors.
3-2 B. q. DYE, President.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

The genuine Damascus blades, that
could be bent in circle, cost from $500
to 81 600.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Now is an excellent time for pruning
the orchard. Water sprouts should be
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

or any disease of the throat and lungs,
try Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup. It re-
lieves where all others fail. Sold and
warranted by DR.. E. w. Kearby. drug
Qist,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

Much charity that begins at home il
too feeble to get out Of doors.-Texa'
Siftings.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
Bxaev LITTLE GIANT PILLS.

BEaag LITTLE GIANT PILLS.
The most complete and effectual pill
ON the market. Guaranteed TO cure
Constipation and headache. Call on
your popular druggist DR.. E. w. Kearby.
He always keeps them.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29

with Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup. It is
the most efficient medicine put on the
market for all throat and lung troubles.
your enterprising druggist keeps it.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
AYEW TIN SHOP,
FORD STEWARD,
PROPRIETOR.

Rocky 1urd, Colorado.
All kinds Of Timers Work executed in
the best manner and at Fair Prices.
Repairs promptly made. The patronage
Of the public is solicited, believing
that can please all.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-11-29
THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Ordwav, Thursday, Nov. 90, Com
menclng at 7:3O, P. M. Admis-
sion Free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-12

Long-distance horse-racing in the United
States was born and has died at Chadron,
Neb. 1t will be remembered that the cow
boy race to Chicago last summer started
from that previously unknown little settle
ment in the northwest corner of Nebraska;
there was a good deal OF what may fairly
be termed fake" in connection with the
event. and the records made by horses and
riders failed to prove anything that may
have been in doubt. One day last week Line
horses started from Chadron for a run of
one hundred miles. and within twenty -four
hours four of the horses died of exhaas-
ton. 1t Is said that the managers Of the
race are much disappointed. because they
simply desired to test the staying qualities
Of western horses, and did not intend any
cruelty. 1t Is decidedly discreditable to
Nebraska that the law there should be in
such a condition as 20 permit a race Of that
sort. but 1t will be Infinitely more discred-
liable to tine state and the big-hearted west
generally IL those who are responsible for
the killing of the animals are not prose-
cuted to the laws extreme limit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-12

1t can no longer be considered friendly or
complimentary act to present vocalist with
all manner Of floral offerings-from the
graceful bunch Of loose roses to the hideous
three-storied designs that are SO frequently
and laboriousiy carried down the aisles by
perspiring ushers: only an enemy would be
guilty OF endeavoring to make young lady
faint on the stage and then awaken to dis
cover that the treacherous smell had take
advantage Of her helpless condition to in
fict injury upon her vocal chords. Several
Instances of damage resulting from too
close association with what the ignorant
public regards as delightful scents are
given in the Joal treatise and from these it
would appear that one variety of flower is
just as noxious as another. NJ. Joal may be
right, may have behind him and beneath
him vast store of non-upsetable knowledge
on the subject of which he discourses at
such length and with so much of apparent
ability. but his doctrines will not soon be
popular with the fair sex-to say nothing of
the people who cultivate and smell what
Beecner said were 1.-The sweetest things that
God ever made and forgot to put a soul
into" There Is something of reason in the
suggestion that NJ. Joai is being prompted
BY an international syndicate Of young men
who find the fiower-giving habit much too
expensive and who want good excuse for
throwing off the burden Of one Of the pref
tiest customs of the age.