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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

My heart leaped to my throst
Hastily loading all the chambers OF
my Winchester, Ispurred my steed for
home. The house was not far distant
and in o few minutes I came within
view.
The door stood open. In front were
six Apaches, held in check at thirty
PAGES distant by q woman and SER
vsnt-a youth-both of whom were
armed and actually defying the In
dians for the moment
Why they had opened the door
could not understand 1t would not
easily have been found, and the win
dows were handler for the assailants-
Yet here they were, standing irrcso-
lutte. There was no time to be lost.
Ny approach was almost unheeded as
emerged from tho cover OF the wood
around the house. Ono glance was
sufficient.
Hating, fred oil the chambers OF
my rifle in quick succession. An
answering fire came from the hall.
Four Indians dropped; the others ded
ut once, after discharging a volley of
arrows at the defenders, who avoided
them by promptly lying down as soon
rs they saw the bows drawn.
My astonishment was extreme when
| in the defenders of our house re:og-
pized Miss Mcllor and shepherd
not the young stranger who had in
formed us of the ncighborhooa OF In
dians. In a few moments l was in
possession of the facts, but Miss Nevil
was missing and Miss Mellor was in
the greatest distress concerning her.
1t appeared that the darlS-skinned new
shepherd had carried her away into
the wood, and the servants who now
began to assemble gave evidence that
he had actually done so.
As we were discussing the chances
the other members of our party,
alarmed by the reports Of firearms
had come up. A search was at once
instituted. Tho cry which had
heard while chasing the buffalo was
still ringing in my ears. We hurried
into the wood, Or scrub, and after n
search were rewarded by hearing
faint cry for help. We searched in
the direction of the sound, and most
remarkable tablcau met our gaze.
On the ground lay the dark featured
shepherd dead, his body pierced by a
bullet from my Winchester. Standing
beside him was an Indian pony. and
strapped to the body by belt lay-or
rather hung-Miss Nevil, quite unable
to move and but half sensible.
A few moments sut1iced to relieve
her from her perilous position. She
afterward told us how the shepherd in
league with the Apaches, had ut
tempted to plumber our house and car
ry her off. The buffaloes were only u
decoy, driven in by some of the tribe,
while others plundered us. The traitor
shepherd had attempted to carry off
Miss Nevil, but the first shot which l
had fred struck him and put an end to
his career. My second bullet had
glanced away, fortunately, perhaps;
but Miss Nevil's scream of terror had
guided me to the house.
need hardly say that the rescue
was entirely due to the course adopted
by the bull, and we We're very CRATE
full for his share in the business But,
alas for sentiment! we needed beef,
and many an excellent meal was
made from what Radcliffe ever alter
ward termed "that blessed buffalo
Saturday Post
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
y.,ssrs ana csnvsets 1. Pssta.rsAiD.

yaalers anA Csnvfcts IN PastAsrsAaDs
Two wards Of the Baraset jail. near
Calcutta, have been convicted Of con:
spiracy which has probably no parallel
n, the history OF crimipal prisoners.
Tbese unfaithful guardians Of the cells
conceived the idea Of establishing Q
profitable partnership with certain
baralarS under their charge. To this
end they selected ore night thres CON
yicts, took them to the warden quar-
ters. exchanged their JAN apparel for
every day clothing. and told them to 60
forth and break Into the houses In the
lo-,ality. The plunder was to Dc
brought '.home' in the morning for
equal distribution among the parties
concerned, and the convicts were then
to resume their peaceful daily work.
Fortunately for the interests of society
the burglars became dlscontented with
their share of the spoils and were over
heard discussing their grievances by an
other warder, who gave information to
tho prison authorities. The warders
with whom this audaciously ingenious
scheme originated have been sentenced
to two years rigorous imprisonment
but on appeal their case Is stated to
have been committed to the criminal
sessions. to be dealt with by . jury
London Daily News. .... -.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
The Oak Of brittany.

In the ground surrounding the abb
bey of Vetron, Brittany. there once
Hourished an oak which is said to
have sprouted from the staff Of st.
Martin. This miraculous sprout was
transplanted by the saint and is said
to have almost instantly become u
full-grown tree. FURNISHING shade
for a praying band of almost q score
Of women the next day after it was
transplanted."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

reached the summit of rising ground,
whence we perceived the herd-a few
only, attended by two splendid bulls;
one of these standing sentry, as is the
habit of tho buffalo to do.
He knew our object and perhaps in
some rough bullish way guessed that
he would be tho first victim. He
gave the alarm and away fed the
herd numbering along in front of
him. We dashed down the slope and
scattered. To my surprise the SEN
tinel bull, instead Of running with the
remainder, made detour, which, II
he continued in his course, would
bring his pursuer back by o wide
circle to our ranch again.
This fellow attracted me, so l
quilted the line and went after him,
believing that my mustang would
soon overtake him, for buffaloes are
not rapid runners But to my aston
ishmcnt, Pedro, my horse, showed
signs of fatigue, and perceived that
some time must elapse before could
overtake the bull. My Winchester
rifle was now across my saddle; the
buffalo headed for home, most un-
usual course, and 1 could not imagine
what instinct guided the animal to
rush in direction opposite to his com
rades and toward our rancho.
But 1 pressed on, getting nearer
and nearer. BY this time the ladies
must be safe at home. thought, and
they will bo rather surprised to see
me hunting buffalo close up to the
station. They could thus witness the
dcnoument and my prowess, for was
not altogether insensible to Miss
Mellor's charms and glsa-$o display
my unerring aim and my skill in hunt
ing.
Now was my chance! True, could
not see the house, but il wished to
kill my buffalo now was my time.
fired, and to my astonishment, missed
Missed! Yes! The bullet went flying
on its mission. Little did imagine
what that mission was.
Once again fred, stopping my
| mustang in order to take . steadier
| aim. The buffalo swerved; the bullet
struck tree and in another moment
heard loud cry. The animal could
not have uttered the sound. It was
more like human voice. Had sho,
any one?
Suddenly horror came over me.
Had my random bullet struck one oi
the ladies? Had killed or wounded
Miss Mellor or her friend? Was it pos
siblc?
In my anxiety spurred poor Pedro
and was intent on dispatching the
buffalo, when two pistol shots rang
out from the direction of our rancho
One lucky shot; the bull fell; another
in the heart; my victory stood com
piete! But my joy was very quickly
tempered with alarm, when heard /,
savage yell, which l could not mis-
take.
Great powers! Indians al the rancho
And the ladies-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

mingled with some stronger terms,
but the man stuck to his text, and
offered to show the colonel and his
companions the Indians He seemed
very anxious thought
Among us at the timo were Ben
Mellor and his sister. her friend. o
Miss Nevil, and two other men named
Radcliffe and Mitchell The colonel
was my partner in the rancho (ranch).
Bowler was his namc-mine doesn't
matter.
"Indiansv' exclaimed Miss Mellor;
surely they won't come here"
"Indians Is queer cusses- But you
may depend when they do come they
won't give us much notice. Let us
ride up and Sec"
In the course of q few minutes We
all rode out into the plain. On we
went until road gave way to path and
path to desert track and this to desert
"a world of grass, with hero and
there tree. beyond pond Of water,
called by the natives estanque, near
which the herds Of sheep and goats
were gathered. Out on the plain was
4 moving mass, which the dark shep-
herd called Indians.
why. it's buffalo" cried my part
ner. "Hurrah. hurrah!"
'You must ride back, ladies, said;
.this chase will be long one. Rad
cliffe will escort you, perhaps"
"Oh, no; we can take care OF our
selves. We are armed and can shoot II
necessary, replied Miss Mellor. Come
on, Violet; let these hunters go their
own way. Manuel (tbe shepherd) will
accompany u.s."
So we parted. We all had pistols,
and two of us cnrried rifles as well.
Mine was hung by my saddle, but We
did not anticipate any attack. The
she pherd had turned back with the
ladies'. did not altogether trust him,
and mentioned my suspicious to the
colonel.
"Oh, he can't hurt; they'll soon set
tie him." was my friends reply; "he's
hillmnn certainly, and I'm not sure
that he's over-honest, but he can't
hurt the rancho"
We saw the ladies picking their way
along the brown prairie, for the paths
are many and puzzliug; then we
started full gallop on the trail of the
buffaloes. which had stampeded to-
ward the hilly country. We rushed
OH pell-mell, in no order. until we
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
I'm aixantic Coliseum.

According to expert calculations
the Coliseum of Rome seated $1,000
spectators, while 10000 more could
have found standing room. The
external circumferences of the
Coliseum as it stands to-day is 1.72S
feet, it's long diameter 615 feet. its
short diameter $40 feet. The arena
is 27gxs96 feet and the height of
the building 156 feet There is still
standing four stories OF the original
structure. 1t was in all probability
the largest building of auditorium
arrangement ever known.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
Hypodermlo injection. of Perfumes.


There was quite rage some years
ago in the East for perfuming the
skin. Some physician discovered
that the hypodermic injection OF
some perfumes. such as white rose.
lilac or violet. under the skin, caused
the perfume to be exhaled from
the whole b2dy. and even from the
breath. All the ladies wanted to be
perfumed. The operation had to be
repeated about once u week in order
to secure the desired results. But
unfortunately, two or three OF the
perfumed ones suffered subsequently
from blood poisoning, and ono or two
died. That put a quietus on the
hypodermic injection Of perfume. and
the whole matter dropped. London
Anawers
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
SIC BUs LBS. OATS FROM ONE EUs.
SEED

ZIG bus. 3 LBS. OATs FROM ONE nus.
This remarkable, almost unheard-of,
yield was reported to John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, by Frank
Winter of Montana, who planted one
bushel of Great Northern Oats, care
fully titled and irrigated same. and be-
ieves that in 1894 he can grow from
one bus. of Great Northern Oats three
hundred bushels It.sa q wonderful oat.
CORN OVER l FOOT LONG.
SalZer illustrates in q colored plate q
new early corn, giant of its kind, and
offers $500 in gold for the largest ear
in 1894. In addition to this early Giant
corn, which yielded in 1893 ITO bushels
per acre, he has over twenty other pro-
life field corns. He has the best fodder
corn in the world. He is the largest
grower of farm seeds, as oats, barley
wheat, millet, potatoes, etc, in Amer
lea. Fifty kinds of grasses and clovers.
lf You Will Cut This cut and send 1t
With 15c to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, you will receive large package
Of above Giant corn and his mammoth cata-
logue, or for SC you get sample Of above
oats and catalogue. W
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
F,xa.ramon, EtchinR..


The Passenger Department of the New
York Central has just issued a series of Ave
beautiful etchings, which artistically out
rank anything OF the kind ever issued by q
any advertising feature renders them suit
able for hanging in your office, library or
home.
A brief description Of each, with glance
at their tide, Is all that is necessary to OBJ
No. is Washington Bridge" which
spans the Harlem River at 1slst Street
one Of the finest bridges in the world, and
a marvel Of engineering. In the distance
is Highbridge, the Croton Viaduct In the
foreground a characteristic river scene,
that Will be recognized by any one at all
familiar with the locality.
No. 2-"Rock of Ages, Niagara Falls" !"
from . photo by William II. jackson &
mired by every one who has seen it. The
soft tones In which It Is printed add greatly
to the effect Of the falling waters and
spray. .o,, w.. p.,.., a..
from Q photo by William H. Jackson &
Co., Denver. A romantic scene, recalling
memories Of summer days at the famous
military academy.
The famous Empire State Express Engine
1899" which occasioued such widespread
comment at The Worlds Fair, occupies the
top half of the card, and below appears the
olo 'DoWltt Siinton, auordlng truly 70
markable example Of the progress of rail-
road science in the past fifty. ) ears.
No. 5-"Rounding the Nose, Mohawk
Valley" One of the handsomest railroad
pictures ever made. The scene u just
below Little Falls.
These etchirgs arc all printed on fine
plate paper, .4x32 inches, suitable for
framing. Copies Of either Of them can be
procured at the office Of W. B. jerome, o.
Clark street, Chicago, for 30 cents each, or
will be mailed in stiff tube, secure from In
jury, to any address, post paid, for 75
cents, in currency, stamps, express or
George H Daniels, general passenger
agent, Grand Central station, New York.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
A Deadlock.
..yxyt o.,

"What is this?"
"a young man OF the period. Is
he not work OF arto"
"He is indeed"
..Is he Engaged"
Yes"
10 whoma"
ITO q young woman OF the period
who loves him deeply"
..And when are they to be mar
ried?n
"Never."
.NeveE! And why notP"
..She will not marry him until he
has paid his debts, and he cannot
pay his debts until she marries him. Z"
..Or'-Harper's Bazar.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
rhe comp,e.lcn er n ch,ne,e

vidual whose liver complaint has assumed the
chronic form. The cycballs of the sufferer assume
a saffron hue, there Is dull pain in the region Of
the organ Affected, the tongue ia coated, breath
sour sick headaches usually but not always oc-
cur, and there is sometimes dizziness on arising
from sitting posture. Consipation and dys-
pepsia arc also attendants Of this very common
aiment always in its aggravated form, liable to
breed abecesscs of the liver which are very dan
gerous. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters wholly Grad
ieatcs It as well as the troubles complicated with
complaint which always yields to tee Bitters. the
liver is seriously involved. This fine Alternative
tonic removes costveness and indigesuon.
rheumatic, nervous and kidney trouble and de.
biiity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
His Record.

A man who died recently IN Berlin, at the
age OF 70, left the following record, which he
began when is years old and continued for
nfiy-two years. The book, filed with meth
odicnl entries, shows that In these tfty-two
ycnrs this man had smoked GaS.7 cigars, Of
which he had received 1902 US presents,
while for the remaining 5S5.021 he had paid
$40, ,443. In fifty-two years, according to his
bookkeeping, he had drunk rs, ,7s6 glasses Of
which he spent $3.50 The diary closes with
these words 81 have tried all things; 1 have
seen many; / have accomplished nothing"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
Hunting Item.

Nimrod-That. sir. is one of the
finest trained dogs in the United
States.
Farmer-Well, by the way he pants
he looks as if he had become
strained dog.-Texas Siftings
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
A Br.thcr's Theory.

Little Dot-Isn't papa rich?
Little Dick-fes, every body says SO.
Little Dot-I'hen why does he say
he wants me to learn how to earn
my own living when l grow up?
Little Dick-So some one will
marry you, guess.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

In all diseases Of the nasal mucous mem
brnne the remedy used must be non-irritating.
Nothing satisfactory can be accomplished
with douches. snutfs or powders, becausc
they are oil irritating, do not reach the af-
fected surfaces and should bs abandoned as
failures. A multitude of persons who bad for
years borne all the worry and pain that ca
tarrh can infiict testify TO radical and perma-
nent cures wrought BY Ely's Cream Balm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
Juarlnr From E.perience.

Brown, who has met an old friend
Il suppose your son is quito young
man now?
Snite-O, yes. he's arrived at
years of discretion. Indeed, he's
going to be married.
Brown-Do you call that discre-
tionp-Truth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
spisniiL Idea.

Joe Kerr-I was in hopes you
would take that joke.
Editor--I never buy joke unless
| can see the point to it.
Joe Kerr-Whats the matter with
buying it and starting q guessing
contest
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
7, Oidsn Times

People overlooked the Importance Of perma,
ncntly beneficial effects and were satisneo
with transient action; but now that II Is gen.
orally known that Syrup Of Figs Will perma-
nentiy cure habitual constipation. weil-in-
formed people Will not buy other !axatives,
which act for y time but finally inlure tne
el..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Every one gives 1t the highest praise. H.
Gradel, Druggist, Walnut and Allison Sts.,
Cincinnati, o., says this Of his trade: 81 sell
my share Of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and my
customers that have used this preparation
speak of II In the highest terms.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

This Is our Sleeping Car Rate on the
Phiilirs-Rock Islsnd Tourist Excursions
from Chicago to Los Angeles or San Fran.
cisco, via the Scenic Route and Ogden.
You can go with Phillips. the best OF all
Excurslon Managers, for be has each party
accompanied by a special agent who goes
the entire trip with patrons. These per-
Ionelly conducted Excursions leave Ch1ca-
70 twice week, Tuesday and THURSDAY.
We have also daily tourist car service,
tiful Indian Territory and Ft. Worth to
Los Angeles and Son Francisco. The
Tourist car rate via this route, the same.
Apply at Rock Island ticket Office, 104
Clark Street. JNO SEBASTIAN, g. r. A.,
G. II. & P. R'y, Chicago. III -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Can't be beaten! Mr.. J. G. Wittig, Blue
Mound, Ills, writes: ~ have used Salvation
OIL with wonderful success for inflammatory
rheumatism In my foot. 1t cannot be beat"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

For sALE.-An e Medium o. g. Gordon
Press, in good running order. VIII take in
trade Washington Hand Press. II. ". Hill
debrand, 1928 18th street, Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs' are ex-
ccllent for the relief Of Hoarseuess or Sore
Throat. They arc exceedingly effective. ~
Christian World, London, Eng.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Tho little girl who wrote on her examina-
tion papers, "The interior of Africa is prin-
oipally used for purposes Of exploration" was
wiser thnn she thought.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

ntlyertisement of Geo J. Spear, the veteran
Greeley nurseryman. Orders may be sent
Mr.. Spear by mall with safety, and With tho
assurance that equally good results VIII bo oo-i
tanned as by personal visit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

It rather destroys the poers Illusion to hear
q good-natured old soul, returned from
abroad, expatiating upon the picturesque
qualities of the "Grande Canaille'' of Venice,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

II drowsy after good night's sleep, there
Is indigestion and stomach disorder Which
Rcecham's Pills will euro. y III
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
I.nM,a This!

We offer One hundfci Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured b.
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY g. CO., Props, Toledo, O,
We, the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able 10 carry out any obliga-
tIon made by their firm.
NEST q @ aEUaas mnoesaie e u ~ MpruggisI, @ % aSiedo
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price zoe. per bottle
Bold by all Druggists. Testimonials free,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
nbcoYEgp 2 2
- INTO 80 -
@pANsr'R, { ! 2:

hat did you say?"
asked the colonel
of the shepherd,
n Mexican, who
had just come In.
"Indiaus, sir, in
the plain - A
pache!".
IN o n 8 9 n 8 e!''
wa a tho re n v.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

1t is lamentablc fact that Pride often
wears patent leather boots and bees its 10
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

1t takes an unusually self-satisied man to
be arrogant and naughty In pair of frayed
trousere.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Some one has said that while No cannot
control our circumstances, yet we can con-
troll what We shall do under tho circum7
stances.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Is 10 considered strange that aristocratio
people will consent to live In common
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

The policeman who was killed by the dis
charge Of his duty probably didn't know II
was loaded.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

shi,oh.s consumptson Care
y susG on guarantee 1t cures lncipsent ConsumE
Ton IL i the best cough Cure. 25cu-. o0cta sin
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Hanson's Magic Corn saive."
Warranted to cure or non3y fetunle1 Ass
your druggist for H. Price Is csnta
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Politeness 10 like an nir cushion. II there
be nothing In 1t, 1t eases our jolts wonder
fully. ..l- f4a-f--
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Everything rich man says goes, II he docs
not say "balky horse"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
ca to California.

Electric wires seem to be Of such quick.
tempered mettle that 1t 10 dangerous to cross
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

IT'S the accounts Of ride-door saloon that
ne kept up By double-entry system.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Ardent spiriss-Thoss who kiss the medium
at q seance. .4.aF
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
Facts Worth Knovlnr,

The tramp is unalterably opposed to the
sweating system.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25


must be the handsomcst beast aioat.
SEQ Colchester spading Boots adv In Other column
TIL, . rragc man ia apt TO be the next thing
to fuui when he gcts beside himself.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

Tho mos. accurate weather report is tse
thunder clap.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25
Denver Directory.
THE GREELEY NURSERY.

Being the far.hest north Of any in the arid re-
gion with the largest variety, we can please oil.
~ The only propagators Of general line of
Nursery Stock In Colorado. Get our prices.
CEO. j. SPEAR. Prop.
Free. q valuable book for fruit growers by men
tioutpH this paper.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-01-25

". X. U. n-nvsr. Vol. Xi VI. 5I6-s.
whea writing to advertisers please ray that yoa
cav the advertisement: in this paper.