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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

The proposed Woodmen Social can
not come off at the time fixed by reason
of conflict with the Farmers Institute,
The date at which it will be given has
not been named. The committee on re-
freshments seem to have better success
than the committee on program.
The last issue of the Field and Farm
il ornamented with half-tone Of the
orchards and garden of the Experiment
Station at Rocky Ford. The engraving
is from a photograph taken by F. A.
Huntley, superintendent, who has ac-
quired much skill in handling the camera.
One OF these half-tone pictures We repro
duce on the first page OF this issue.
Putting new cloth into old gar
ments'' is what the Enterprise scheme
may be termed which would expend sew
eral hundred dollars more in the useless
endeavor to make the county Offices,
with their valuable records safe from
fire, not to say comfortable for the
officers and the public.-La Junta Tri-
bune.
Not 80. One of the La Junta papers
told us in the beginning of the contro
versy, that the additional vault which is
needed now would be Of service in the
the new court house when built at some
future time,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
Mr.. Randall's Bill Relating to Domestic
Water.


Hon W. N. Randall has introduced q
bill in relation to the distribution of
water for domestic purposes. The prin-
cipal provisions of the bill are as follows:
It gives users and consumers for do
mestic purposes a prior right TO others
claiming or using water for agricultural
or mechanical purposes. Domestic uses
shall consist in such water as Is usually
and necessarily used for the household,
and for the watering of such stock as the
consumer is accustomed to keep and care
for, in and about his premises. Water
commissioners shall recognize all Of the
consumers Of water for domestic purposes
taking water from main ditch or canal,
as having priority relating back to the
priority awarded or decreed to the main
ditch or canal. Every consumer Of water
for domestic purposes shall provide els
tern or reservoir for the storage Of water
for such use. Whenever there shall not
be sufficient water flowing in any natural
stream to supply the several bitches with
the priorities decreed to them and ap-
Piled to a beneficial use, as between
bitches having priorities water compie-
sioners should distribute the waters pro
rata or upon succeeding days to be used
for domestic purposes, 30 that every con-
sumer Of water shall be supplied with
water for domestic purposes as often a.
once in fifteen days.
Last Saturday this bill passed the
third reading in the House and was sent
to the Senate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
Relief Received With Thanks.

The Wray Rattler Of the 25th contains
hearty Gard Of Thanks from the relief
committee for the supplies recently sent
from Rocky Ford. We make tho fol-
lowing extract therefrom:
"The donation from our friends at
Rocky Ford is 80 liberal as to appear
prodigal, more particularly when we are
informed that we arc not the only bene-
ficiaries Of their generosity, and we can
assure the contributors that their charity
is fully realized by its recipeuts.
To Mr.. Ringer, who accompanied the
car, we wish to express our special thanks
for the modest and unpretentions manner
in which he has offered the contributions
to our people, and while we would like
to convey our thanks to each individual
contributor we feel ourselves under
special obligations to our fellow-towns-
man, J. w. Cloyd, for his liberal dona-
ton and general interest in our behalf"
Elsewhere in the same paper we find
the following:
"U. s. Ringer, who is at Wray this
week to see the distribution OF the car Of
provisions sent by the good people OF
Rocky Ford, left for his home in St.
Francis to-day. He writes to the COM
mittee at Rocky Ford that he is satisfied
that their help is needed at this place,
also that the committee on distribution
into whose hands he placed the entire
consignment is doing the very best that
can be done to get the goods into the
hands of those in greatest distress. Next
week Mr.. Ringer will distribute lot of
supplies sent to him ut st. Francis by
some of his eastern friends"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

trees would be planted this spring than
the total number which had been planted
in the county during all the past. He
mention OF one orchardist who was 60
ing to set out q, 900 trees
| Gibson: It is to my interest to know
that my trees are free from insects and
will cheerfuliy submit to tho rulings OF
the board.
Crowley: It is the duty of the inspector
to inspect all trees whether imported
from other states or growI at home. He
| insisted on his nursery being inspected.
A resolution was adopted stating that
it was the sense Of the meeting that all
trees, both home and foreign grown,
should be inspected.
Kain: Farmers can learn much at the
Farmers Institute to be held at Rocky
Ford, March 8 and 8, and all should at
tend and be profted by the discussions.
Crowley: Prof. Gillette's lecture on
"Insectsand insecticides" will alono be
worth the time spent at the session. The
specimens Of injurious insects which he
will exhibit will be more instructive than
months of study of books.
Badger: Where tree has one to three
limbs which are too low should all be cut
off at once2
Crowley and Gibson: Gut of all at
once and cover the wounds with grating
WAX QhQo a6 IOllOWbs Eo6lu, paEt0S
beeswax, 2 parts; tallow, l part (all by
weight). Melt together and turn into q
pail Of water. Then pull and work until
it gets good grain. LIS good for all Or
chard work. Grease the hands with tai
low before using wax.
Mr.. Huntley read the program of the
approaching Farmers Institute.
Crowley: What implement shall q
farmer use to promote the clean cultiva-
tion of his orchard who is not able to buy
disk harrow or other costly machinery?
From several; One-horse steel har-
row, or common corn cultivator, or 2
horse plow.
Huntley: Squashes and pumpkins
planted late are the best crop to plant
between the apple rows.
Badger: An old sod pillow with rods
taken of and share heightened to 16
inches will cut the weeds and not throw
the dirt.
Gemmil: A "sweep" such as is used
in the cotton field of the south would be
fine for keeping the orchards free from
woods. One can be made by attaching
a cutting blade 8 feet long to an ordinary
shovel pillow. Can be made to cut the
weeds about inches under the ground
and is most effective weed-killer. Will
gladly give anyone complete directions
80 that they can have one cheaply made
at any blacksmith shop.
Owing to the Farmers Institute being
in session March 9th, the day for the next
regular meeting, no session will be held
until Saturday, March 23rd, at which
time Mr.. Berry will give tho society tho
benefit of his extended experience in
Packing Fruits for Market"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
euro For Headache.

As remedy for all forms of headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the
very best. 1t effects n permanent cnre
and the most dreaded hnbitusl headaches
yield to its influence. We urge all who
are afflicted to procure bottle, and give
this remedy fair trial. In cases Of ha-
bitual constipation Electric Bitters cures
by giving the needed tone to the bowels,
and few cases long resist the use Of this
medicine. Try it once. Large bottles
only SO cents at E. w. Kearby's drug
store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

We trust that all farmers within easy
range of Rocky Ford are planni ng to do
some business with the creamery.
"A legislative committee has visited
old Fort Lyon and report favorably for
the removal Of the soldiers homo to that
point.
Wilbur Thomas, representing that
splendid daily the Rocky Mountain
News, was among our people few days
since.
next Tuesday evening OF which only the
members of the post and their families
will be expected.
Yesterday the following citizens of
Grinnell, Iowa, arrived in Rocky Ford on
prospecting tour: II. S. and NJ. Stevens
A. b. Gage and ]. M. Burlew.
We this week publish the second of
the essays offered in competition for r.
o. McClain's apple prize, that by Frank
Crowley, which will be found on first
page.
Several citizens whose slumbers are
disturbed by the barking of dogs suggest
the revival of the dog tax: The appear
ance Of our streets would indicate that
considerable revenue might be thus OBJ
tanned.
The spring-hke days beginning last
week caused many farmers to '.get a
move on them" in preparation for spring
work. And some CT our towns people
did good work in cleaning up the acoum-
ulated winters rubbish.
Mrs. James w. Beaty shipped q
fine chickens TO Pueblo on Tuesday,
which averaged five pounds each, and
brought her nine cents per pound hive
weight. Who says that poultry doesn't
pay.-Catlin Fruit Grower.
j. L. Mccoy, who recently shipped
a large lot of fat sheep from Rocky Ford
to Chicago, reports that he was agree
ably disappointed in prices, getting 81
cents for the shipment and fewer of the
number cut out thnn he expected.
Rocky Ford generally manages to
keep near the head OF the procession in
almost everything. Tho latest evidence
OF this is the formation OF a mandolin
club. At present the membership is
limited to three, with prospects OF an in
crease. Messrs. Orville Clark. g. A.
Nickels and b. B. Smith are now dill
gently practicing on this popular inotru-
ment,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
The Discovery saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Caiilouette, druggist, Beavers
vile, ILL.,, says: "To DIR. Kings New
Discovery I owe my Life. Was taken
with la grippe and tried ;all the physi-
clans for miles about, but of no avail and
was given up and told could not live.
Having DR.. Kings New Discovery in my
store sent for bottle and began its use
and from tho first dose began to get bet
ter, and after using three bottles was up
and about again. 1t is worth its weight
in gold. We won't keep store or house
without it," Get free trial at Il. w.
Kearby's drug store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
Real Estnte and improvements.

Col ]. A. Lockhart last week pur-
chased 100 acres of land Of Mrs. VIM.
Hersperger two miles northeast Of Fowl.
er for $4,000. Last year this ranch net
ted the owner $500 for one half the crop.
The sale was made through L. R. Fepla-
son Of Rocky Ford.
Last week L. r. Fenlason made two
sales Of ten acre tracts at Fowler, both
the property of w. 8. Partridge OF Den.
yer. One piece was purchased by Chas.
Mckinley, the other by Seymour Bros
The latter contemplate adding an apiary
to fruit culture.
%. 2. Tuttle few days since closed
contract with E. E. Swink for the erec-
ton Of superior brick dwellnging just
east of town. F. Check will do tho brick
work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
ROCKY FORD SCHOOL TEACHERS.
Spend the Day Visiting the Pueblo
CHhNAIe


Pueblo's public schools were visited
yesterday by a number Of teachers from
Rocky Ford. In the party were c. w.
Fenlason, superintendent OF schools of
Otero county; Mrs. Fenlason, F. B.
Bolles, principal of the Rocky Ford
schools; Miss Nellie Guthrie, Miss
Laura NJ. Gates, Mrs J. P. Gardiner and
Mrs. Bessie Taylor, teachers. The party
visited the schools OF District No. in
the morning and spent the afternoon in
the schools Of District No. 20.
The visit was authorized by the board
Of education Of Rocky Ford, who appre-
ciate the excellence Of the Pueblo schools
and wished their teachers to visit the
schools to learn the methods used. The
party seemed very much pleased with
their visit and returned to Rocky Ford
last night.-Pueblo Chieftain.
Mrs. II. I. Maxwell, Misses Laura Gill
lette and Ollie Baker were among the
party. AL report and enjoyable and
profitable day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
OTERO COUNTY FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Rocky Ford, Colorado, Friday and Sat
urday, March and 8, 1895,

Friday, March 8.
Music by tho Rocky Ford Band on az
sembling, from $50 to 10 O'Clock a. m.
Hon. A. L. KELLOGG.
Our Valley,
F.A. SAB1N.
-: ADJOURNMENT -:
Music by the Band, ! AS p. m.
Assembly o'clock.
Music by Quartette.
Diseases Of Plants,
PRoF. g. 8. CRANpAnn.
tof State Ag. College.I
g. n. TAILOR.
The Cultivation of Flowers,
MRs. B. o. DIE.
Discussion, led by
Mrs. J. W. beatty.
MUSIC, Vocal.
Corn Culture,
J.C. KAHN.
Discussion, led by
W. h. McCAsxE1n.
Announcements.
Saturday, March 8.
Assembly, 9:45 q. m.
Music.
Modern Dairying-
Babcock Milk Test Demonstrated.
+. A. HUNTLEY.
Discussion, led by
W. G. STEELE.
Propagation of Fruits and Flowers,
Hon. j. 81. CROWLEY.
Discussion, led by
w. R. GIBSON.
-: ADJOURNMENT =
Music by the Band 1:45 p. IN.
Assembly Q o'clock.
Music.
Insects and Insecticides,
PRoF. O. P. GILLETTE,
(of State Ag. CollegeJ
Discussion, led by
]. @. KAHN.
Music.
Opening Of the Question Box,
CHAIRMAN j. E. GAUGER.
-: ADJOURNMENT -
Banquet, 7:3O p. m.
Muaic by the Mandolin Club.
d. W. BARKLEY, Toastmaster.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
Rucklen,s Aru,ca saIye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few
or Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Cons, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or NO pay re-
quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale at Dr. e. w.
Kearby's drug store. 368-4l9
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

while we Of the Arkansas valley be-
lieve that irrigation is far preferable to
rain for agricultural operations, yet we
have no such prejudices against the old
fashioned methods Of .'the effete east" as
TO prevent us giving hearty welcome to
copious shower put the ground in fine
condition for the early spring crops,
making the present outlook for farmers
most encouraging.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

"A total eclipse of the moon will occur
on tho night of March 10 and IL. It will
be visible in Rocky Ford and make a
very interesting sight. For fuller partic-
ulars consult your almanac or see next
weeks Enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
THURSDAY, FEB. 90, 1895.

Let every farmer in tho county ar
range to be present at each meeting Of
time at each session so as to have the
full benefit of the whole program.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

The ladies' are expected to present in
large numbers at the Farmers Institute,
both during the day sessions and at the
banquet, apd We trust there will be no
disappointment in regard to this part OF
the program.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

The only public observance Of WASH
ington's Birthday in Rocky Ford was by
the Watermelon Band. What is town
without band? Rocky Ford can
not speak from experience as it has al
ways been blessed in that direction.
Rocky Ford never does things by
halves and is to be congratulated on the
building Of new creamery which will be
OF great benefit to the farmers. Our
hustling sister sets the pace for many q
larger town.-La Junta Tribune.
Our thanks are due number Of pat
rons for prompt responses TO the sub
scription accounts recently sent out.
However, the responses have not been 30
general but that q repetition Of this vote
OF thanks may be made in order next
week.
$. j. Graham and eight Of his
neighbors were in town last Thursday
and took back nine loads Of Cheeks best
brick for the Catlin M. e. church. The
mnterial for the church is now almost all
on the ground and the construction will
begin at once.
Tho birthday of the Father of his
country was observed in an appropriate
manner at the school house last Thurs
day afternoon. The exercises wore at
tended Dy large NUMBER OF the parents
and others interested in the work of the
school.
For celebration of the opening OF
tho opening OF the Santa Fe, Prescott &
Phoenix railroad March IL, IL and 18th
the Santa Fe will sell tickets from Rocky
Ford to Phoenix, Arizona and return at
5000 for the round trip. Tickets on sale
March 9th and 10th. Final limit limit
for return March 31st. Stop over privi-
leges will be allowed at any intermediate
! points within limits. Enquire of Z. A.
Nickles, Agent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

AT La Junta the other day We had
rary and found it to be ON institution Of
which that city should be proud. It con.
tains very large and choice collection
Of books and constant additions are be-
ing made of the latest and best publica-
tions. II La Junta's citizens are wise
they will deal fairly and literally by the
free library, for which they are indebted
to the generosity of T. T. Woodruff oil
Boston,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
Thoughts ON the Nocturnal Music Of
the Dogs.

How beautiful is nature and the voice
Of Rocky Ford's dogs, How pleasant it
is to awaken at the "wee sma" hour Of
Of the night to listen to the melodious
bowling Of some two dozen dogs. What
happy thoughts and noble resolutions
are born in those few short hours Of
sleeplessness, and when the throats Of
ritated and the music gradually dies away
how we do enjoy the half hour nap we
get before being called to breakfast.
A NEWCOMER.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

-Mopday was Pueblo's day in the
Senate. Senator Gordon's bill putting
tho city government in the hands OF
three trustees was the bone of contention.
Citizens Of Pueblo were numerous in the
capital, lobbying both for and against
the bill. The weighty arguments seemed
to be in favor Of the bill as it was passed
and radical change Of city government
will probably be tried in order to extri-
cate It
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

The dairy interests Of the county are
steadily growing in Importance. In Col
orado the COW has become recognized ae
one Of the greatest and most reliable Of
our wealth producers. The creamery
annex at Rocky Ford will give our farm.
ers an opportunity to enlarge in this line
and enjoy the same profits which have
flowed to their fellow-farmers in other
seckiona
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
The Enterprise has serious contro.

The Enterprise has serious contro-
versy with the United States government.
A few days since we mailed large num-
Der of subscription statement to our pa
irons. After the letters were addressed
and before they were mailed one SUBJ
scriber came in and paid his bill Hence
there was q one-cent stamped envelope
which was spoiled. On presentation Of
this envelope to Postmaster Salyer he
refused to redeem the same with one
cent stamp. Mr.. Salyer claims that the
law authorizes him to redeem stamped
envelopes which have been spoiled in
addressing" This one he says was not
60 spoiled. being properly directed.
Granted-but happy event subsequent
to writing the address transformed the
envelope into spoiled one. Postmaster
Salyer is, as usual, firm in His decision,
and the matter will be referred to the
department at Washington. President
Cleveland having recently been dealing
in such large transactions-giving the
Rothchilds an s8OOO,OOO rake Off on U.
S. bonds-we fear he may not relish the
thought OF having the administration
tackle the delicate points involved in our
claim for one-cent stamp for that
spoiled envelope.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

-Patronize home houses in everything.
Dealers who dodge in the county for q
few weeks and then depart do not help
10 build up town. Furthermore,
in buying from a home man and anything
goes wrong with the machine or vehicle
you know where to find him and have
the damage adjusted. In buying Of
transient parties you have no recourse il
things are not as represented. Farmers
will find that their best interests will be
subseryed by giving their patronage to
nome dealere.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28
WE Will NOT BE uNpERsoLD

Some Our Prices: Lawrence Muslin, 4c; Calico Out
ing Flannel 6c inghm Dress Gngham sc Canton Elan
Table Linen 25 below cost; fascnators
low cost
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

The creamery building has beer
completed and is now ready for the ma
chinery which is expected daily. A pop
ular subscription was taken to pay tht
expenses of putting water in the building
and with II. I. Maxwell circulating tht
paper it took but short time to raise
the needed amount.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

DO not be troubled about the over.
production of staple fruit. 1t can't be
done in this western country, where sc
large a proportion Of the land is not
adapted to such culture. The larger the
orchards tho greater the advantages fol
making satisfactory and wholesale sales
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

tngui.hed ep tenoe1aOhers Oe % connected s '. With
the q. 8. Geological survey, writes as
follows Of the Boyd -Swink senate report
on state canals and kindred measures:
"Your statement is the flrrt have seen
which gives an honest, fearless picture
Of the difficulties surrounding irrigation
Developments and the uncertainties and
losses in canal construction when under
taken for speculative purposes. The re-
port should be appreciated by your fel-
low citizens, as it will undoubtedly save
the state and individuals from nnwise
Investments and serveeD turn attention
toward moro beneficial undertakings"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

Tho low price of hogs is largely due
to very heavy shipments bocausS Of arar
city OF feed. Never were so many young
hogs in the Chicago markets. These
things mean better prices in the future
and the hog raisers Of Arkansas valley
should keep on increasing their droves
and they will reap an unusually hand
some reward next season.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-28

-. ADJOURNMENT
Banquet, 7:30 p. m.
Music by the Mandolin Club.
ID. w. BARKLEY, Toastmaster,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-03-01

Mr.. David Christie Murray, the we'll
known kngli-h writer. u the author III
the special noyeletts entitled "Why2
saws tilady." contained Ia the Mawh
number II "rul-- from Tosn rupis."
With great islieity .i style aud refresh
ing vii Mt MURRAY relates !, story ~
love that results IN marriage and -epArA-
tion. tilAdy., the huroiue, i- strangely
constituted American girl that mArriss
arsiorned English rake. ani brings un.
hsppine.s UPON herself through her
own perVcfsity. The .isry, which IL In
dialogue. forms . delightful Introduction
to a Solums that il oth.rwi-. made up
Of the best stories, sketches. poems aud
vitIioisms chat have appeared from
timc To tune IN the regular issue, VI Town
Topics. ro~n Toplcs Publishing Co.,
3ls With avenue. New York Cit,.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-03-01

rnr rsrk Record gcts IL aloat right
in the following The Improvement In
the character aud appearance u umhs
.eskly newspapers, sheir apparent
iresdom Of though, AID general ability,
i. one Of the most hopeful signs that
thi, territory is going to develop into
grand aud glorious state. We actually
feel quite proud II many oi our cI-
changes. but will not mention names
Tor fear Of being accused NJ giving tally /.
but seriously, the country press of Utah
/, growing rapidly aud We believe NAV
bs depended upon Ia stand M for the
rights Of the people"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1895-03-01

IRIS wicked for a woman 10 a.sutae
more responsibility outside Of her home
than She can meet in freshness Of spirit
aud mind. The woman Who neFltrts
her homc for outside cares cannot h.
useful la tie trucst scnsc. The same
lack Of moral perspective that permits
her 10 thrust aside her ilrst duty IL sure
~ make her unreliable Ia her outside
duties No organization ia secure thar
depends on negligent homr.maker for
success. Tie intelligence Oi every
woman ~ shoAn 10y the nicely u bal
Ance that she preserves Ia her relations
She grows not only wise, hut beautiful
AZ the years crown her vilh the glow of
. reserve power that makes bankruptcy
ir.I,ossii,is.---I'J. 1Ississ..L. New rsrk.