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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
Reciprocity Between Pueblo and the
Arkansas Valley.

Arkansas Valley.
To the Enterprise.
Denver, Colorado, Feb. 10:
The Pueblo Sunday Opinion Of Feb.
10 says:
Senator Swink Of Rocky Ford, has done
thus attempting to injure Pueblo. We
believe inreciprocity. Let Pueblo retail
late. We can get along without the pro-
ducts from Rocky Ford. Buy them from
friends in other parts of the state"
In answer would say that all I have
done in Canal No. is to get the condi-
ton of the valley and the merits and de-
merits of Canal No. fairly before the
people of the state, and can assure you
in my representations Canal No. has
had the advantage Of all the doubts.
As to Pueblo reciprocity aud buying
their goods from their friends in other
parts of the state, We realize that they
can get along without us as they are buy
ing very little Of our products compared
to what the valley is buying of Pueblo.
In regard to buying--they buy one
cents worth from us, where we buy q
dollars worth from them, with the differ
ence between . farmers and a msr-
chants margin.
On the reciprocity, are not our farmers
Just az likely to say that they will not
buy dollars worth Of goods Of any mer-
chant who buys his goods in Pueblo,
since Pueblo will not buy their products
and wants to take the water belonging to
our farmers, which ia the essential thing
in raising crops?
And further. the Opinion is not satis-
fed with wanting our farmers water,
but wants the state to build the ditch,
and who for? Nearly entirely for corpo-
rations and capitalists that dare not take
the enterprise up and build and support
it themselves. And who ls to pay for il?
Every man and woman who enters .
piece of land in the state and our farmers
in the valley pay their proportion to cut
their own heads of. The Opinion
claims to represent large majority Of
the voters and taxpayers Of the city Of
Pueblo. If it does, it is not any wonder
the county is in debt over two million
dollars. And I would predict il Pueblo
would build and operate the canal for
fvo years they will owe two million dol
lars more, and IL is not necessary to leave
Pueblo county for the proof Of It.
I believe il the friends Of Canal No.
would take the pains to thoroughly in
vestigate the quality of the land and
water supply from the state line to Canon
City, and compare Canal No. I with 9TH
or canals Of the valley, there would not
bv ten Of them that would not be more
decided in their opposition to building
the canal than I. g. W. SwINK.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
Bucklen's Arnlca salve,

The Best SaIve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few
er Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or NO pay re-
quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale at DR.. e. W.
drug store. 363-419
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
The Otero County Farmers Institute.

The committee recently appointed to
orgaize the Otero County Farmers Insti.
tute is preparing very interesting pro-
gram. The first purpose Of the Institute
is to help farmers and their families by
giving them information about their own
calling. II aims to help them to take a6-
vantage of all circumstances that arise in
their favor as we'll as to avoid what
would otherwise result to their injury.
Another purpose is to bring the people Of
the various agricultural communities to-
gether for sympathetic work in the inter
est of all. Mems minds broaden by con.
tact with other minds. To compare
notes is helpful. It teaches some men
what they don't know, some how little
they know and others some Of the things
they do knew. In all this there is profit.
Business men, as we'll as farmers, should
be interested; for whatever benefits the
farming community adds to the prosper
ity of the town and city. Merchants,
bankers and professional men sometimes
take an active and useful part in the
work, and it often happens that the meet
ings take broader character than the
name indicates.
The Institute will be held at Rocky
Ford, Friday and Saturday, March and
8. Profs. @. 8. CrandaIl and @. P. Gil.
lette, OF the Agricultural College, Fort
Collins, will be present during the ses-
sion. One topic assigned the former is
Diseases Of Plants" while Prof. Gillette
will lecture on "Insects and Insecti-
cides." Both these gentlemen are very
able in their respective lines of agricui-
tural instruction. Local talent will also
be utilized. Saturday evening a BAN
quet will be given. The full program
will be published next week. Tho occa-
sion promises to be one OF unusual inter-
est and profit TO Otero county farmers
and we confidently anticipate a very
large attendance. Arrange to be present.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings Of January term not prov
iously published:
DR.: F: NJ. White was reappointed
county physician.
J. w. Manly was awarded tho contract
for the burial Of paupers at the rate Of
S1075 for each burial.
The board refused to confirm the ap-
pointment of T r Hoffmire a. deputy
district attorney.
The treasurer was ordered to transfer
balances in county poll fund, tho interest
fund and the advertising fund to the out
standing fund.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Sheriff Moses is to be warmly COM
mended for his action in preventing a
prize fight recently at Pueblo. Would
that all the sheriffs in the United States
had such clear conception of their duty
and oath of Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
The Woodmen held a

The Woodmen held a spec
tally interesting meeting last
night Head Consul Falkenburg
lectured on Woodcraft, the result
being 10 applications for member
ship. The order is one of the
best of it's kind and its growth is
deservedly rapid.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Good Driving Horse for sale
cheap. Call on Vim. Rice at the
Star Livery Stable.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Get out in the orchard as soon as tho
frost is out of the ground, and start the
harrow or oultivator. Rake up all the
weeds and thrash and burn and then
make mixture of one pound concen-
trated lye ard five gallons of water and
wash the trunks of all bearing trees,
killing all insects and destroying their
eggs. II you haven't bought sprayer
now is a good time to get that also and
have it ready. Fruit Grower,
Catlin,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Hon. Il. NJ. Teller has our thanks
for copy Of his torcible speech in oppo-
sition to q permanent national debt a.
advocated BY the president. Tho speech
is q very able one.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

The Eads creamery, over on the Mis-
sour Pacific, has been running success
strongly commended itself to the farmers
Of that country that two auxiliary skim
houses will soon be in operation. So We
are informed by John Auckland who has
been in correspondence with Mr.. Daven-
port. II that dreary, rainless, unirrigated
region can promote the growth Of the
creamery business surely great things
may be expected Of such well watered
and fortile country as that around Rocky
Ford
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
THURSDAY z. FEB. 81, 1895.

-Remember the horticultural meeting
next Saturday afternoon. The topic for
the day, "Planting and Cultivating,"
will be opened by r. o. McClain. We
shall expect to see the house crowded.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Tho prospects for silver Legislation
looks brighter than at any time since the
agitation commenced. The stern logic
OF events is continually making converts
to the cause of bimetalism.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

-Four La Junta druggists were last
were last week fined $3.50 each by Police
Justice Moore. Several saloons were
also arraigned for selling liquor on Sum
trouble would be saved il every body
would boycott this miserable whisky.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Larmore Bros. have just COM
pleted the brick work of J. w.
Jones' new store room,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Hon. J. II. Crowley informs us that
the present outlook for fruit is most ex-
cellent. All varieties Of fruits except
peaches and apricots have passed through
the winter in good condition, and with
favorable weather during the next few
months the crop will fully equal the
largo yield Of last year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
The Rocky Ford Colony Beginning
to Boom.

The Colorado Orchard Company,
which has large bodies Of fruit lands
near Catlin and Rocky Ford, is begin
ming to attract much attention to the val
ley. Last Tuesday Hon. W. A. Colt,
pres, and W. E. Alexander, vice-pres., Of
Denver brought down party of land
fntire, d. D., Pastor Of Trinity church,
Denver; w. M. Lowman of Hastings,
Neb.; and T. B. Coulter, Of Pueblo. A
drive was taken over the country and the
party not only pleased but greatly aston
ished at the development Of the valley
under the magic influence Of irrigation.
DR.. McIntire was 30 enthusiastic over
the country that he made purchase of
40 acres which will be set in fruit this
spring. The party, except DR.. McIntire,
came to Rocky Ford Tuesday evening.
This is but the beginning of the boom in
fruit lancs in the Rocky Ford region.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Geo. J. Rankin Of Pueblo has been
appointed water superintendent of dis
trict No. 2, which includes all Of the
counties in the Arkansas valley. We
much regret that in making this appoint
ment Gov. McIntire failed to recognize
the superior qualifications Of Hon. Henry
NJ. Fosdick, Jr., OF Otero county,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
Tho present year of the Rocky Fo,

The present year Of the Rocky Ford
public schools has been, as We learn
from Director Kearby, the most success
tul since he has known the schools. So
smoothly have things run that there has
not thus far in the year been q single
complaint made to the school board. The
attendance is steadily increasing. It is
the desire Of tho board that every child
Of school age in town shall have the ben
efits OF the instruction afforded. Parents
who have not the means to provide books
have but to make their wants known to
the teachers and the books will be sup
piled by the board. The better way
would be to provide books for all th.,
pupils at the expense Of the district, but
the absence of this improved plan should
not prevent parents giving their children
the advantages Of our excellent schools.
No false sentiment should prevent par
ents Of restricted means from making the
situation known to the directors that the
necessary books may be supplied by the
district
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

"A writer on country newspapers
says: "The country newspaper has it's
mission and it is legitimate and emil
nently worthy ono. It should be the aim
Of its editor TO publish all the local and
county news first. Let every enterprise
receive a notice. A newsy local paper is
prima facie evidence that the community
in which it is published is live one and
the people are animate and stirring"
The Enterprise is doing it's level best to
give the Rocky Ford country the benefit
Of just such a paper as described above
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

The La Junta Times filed almost .
column last week in showing mp the
need Of additional court accommodations.
This we conceded last week before the
Times reached us. But providing need
ed facilities for holding court and for
ferent from building new court house.
We approve Of the former but strongly
oppose the latter. The times demand
economy, not increased expenditures.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

The ia Junta Watermelon enters the
serious charge against the Enterprise
that it is opposed 70 building q new
court house. Now, friend Wilson, "Hon-
est Injun," what would be your candid
opinion Of q Rocky Ford paper which
would advocate the building Of court
house at La Junta?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

We're not proud Of the Colorado
House Of Representatives. L. They
passed . bill taxing churches. 2-When
the local option bill was up tho other day
two of the three women members voted
on the saloon side Of the question. The
bill simply provides for vote on the
icense question upon petition of not less
than 10 per cent Of the legal voters Of any
county. It only socks to allow the ma
jority 10 rule. We can see how men can
allow political influences to warp their
but We cannot comprehend why the in
stincts Of refined womanhood did not
cause Mrs. Klock and Mrs. Cressingham
to cast their votes in favor Of morality
and the home. II there is much of this
sort Of voting, friends Of woman suffrage
will have many Of their fond hopes shat
tered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

1t is clearly tie duty Of the more
favored sections to extend prompt and
substantial aid to the sufferers Of eastern
Colorado and western Kansas. And the
neoessariee of life should be accompanied
by the advice to leave a country which
the experience of Is years has proven not
10 be At for farm operations. Give up
the range to the stock men and move 70
a locality where you can get more than
one crop in five years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

Tho Enterprise ID pleased to note
the names Of Representatives Randall
and Colt among the opponents Of the
bill taxing churches. And we doubt not
but that Senator Swink will vote the
same way when the matter comes up in
the Senate. We earnestly hope that
Colorado's fair fame may not receive q
black eye by the enactment Of this pro-
posed heathenish legislation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERsoLD

of Our Poes Lawrence Muslin, 4c; Calico Sc; Out
ing Flannel Apron Gingham Dress Gingham &c. Canton Fan
mel To- Cheviot S All wool Dress Goods 25 cent off, Dress
Trimmings COST Table Linen 25 per cent below cost ascinaors
low cost
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-02-21

The oldest inhabitant does not re-
member such severe winter as the pres
euk But it has been phenomenally
cold all over the nation. When We conn
pare our climate with other localities,
even having in mind the recent zero
weather, we have no reason to abandon
the claim of the Arkansas valley as en-
ioying the best tall-the-year-round climate
in the United States,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04
500 REWARD 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been a.
BILE to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitution
al disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, ard giving the patient strength
by buildiag up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
H-Sold by Druggist, 75c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04

A Bellows Falls press dispatch
says, considerable anxiety is felt
among railroad men and others at
two attempts made to wreck passen-
ger trains upon the Boston and Maine
road, between here and Westminster
during the past week. Distinctions
were discovered by section men about
half mile north of Westminster
station, consisting Of pieces Of iron,
spikes and stones, piled in such a
manner as would have thrown off
train due in a few minutes. They
were removed without injury. Two
days later the White Mountain train
sonth from New York struck por-
ton of rail and fish plate laid across
the rails. They were hurled back
under the cars, smashing the steps
off three cars. Strenuous efforts are
being made to find the guilty parties.
The bungling methods used indicate
lawless boys.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04

Gov. Culbertson wasn't one of the
Texans who turned out to welcome
to the state.
Col. Watterson may forego that
European trip for the pleasure of
jumping on few political corns dur
ing the national campaign.
Just as though we hadn't troubles
enough of our own, the Cuban ques-
ton is about to get into our politics;
it has already broken into the pulpit.
Rose, the last Englishman to issue
a challenge for the Americas cup, is
several points ahead of Dunraven, in
name If not in rank.
Senator German hopes to pull
through with the aid Of the trusts,
even if the administration doesn't
give him the "glad hand"
The game of chasing titles is an
expensive one, but it grows in popu'
larity with our moneyocracy.
Whatever they may think Of the
"new woman" the statesmen out of
a Job are dead opposed to the ''new
man."
Another tramp's argument against
work was furnished by the killing of a
man by wheelbarrow, at Washing
ton the other day.
The news from Mexico and China
indicates that the missionary question
may become very live one in this
country.
Should Gov. Morton be nominated
by the repubs. and Senator Brice by
the dems., wouldn't it be sort of a
barrel campaign?
That UNEMPLOYED cave under Point
Lookout, on the battlefield of Chick.
amaugua, might be good place tc
coax some of the superauous politi'
clans into.
The Vanderbilts will now have 9
ego" with the titled foreign son-in'
law, which tickles the other rich A
mericans who have been through the
mill.
Fitzsimmons was right. What's
the use of selecting referee unit
there is more certainty of the fgh
being pulled off.
The Colorado people have not mad
up their minds whether the New Mex
lean "Messiah" is fake or what h
claims to be. That is, not all of then
have.
Dunraven might square his fnanci
al accounts by marrying an Amer
can heiress.
We gather from the pictures in tn
New York papers that at least |
separate and distinct Richard Croker
UsIuc uDuu tuc 5~.-e r'--'. oe ~.
European steamer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04

Gen. Nelson A. Miles has been ap-
pointed commander of the United
States army in place of Gen. Scho-
field, retired. Gen. Miles is native
of the town of Westminster, Mass.
and entered the army as volunteer
in 1861. Beginning as lieutenant
of the 2zd Massachusetts infantry he
fought his way up to Major Gener-
alship of Volunteers, and in 1867 was
brevetted Major General in the U.
S. army.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04
Fond Of Union Soldiers.

The evidence in the trial of Mrs.
Susan d. Morgan, who was acquitted
of the charge of perjury in the United
States District Court yesterday, show
ed that she has had varied matri-
monal experience. Mrs. Morgan
lives in Washington County, Md,
near Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
About thirty years ago, when she
was Miss Susan Haines, she married
Frederick White, a Union soldier.
Soon after the marriage she was de-
serted by her husband, who confessed
to her that he had another wife liv-
ing.
Seven years later she married Law
son Morgan, another Union soldier,
and they lived happily together up to
the time of his death seventeen years
later. She then applied for a pension,
swearing that she was Morgan's wild
ow, which was substantiated by other
dispositions. For making this oath
she was arrested about five weeks
ago at her home.
While the case was pending she
engaged to marry another Union
soldier, John Nuse'of Washington,
d. C. At this instance she recently
instituted proceedings for divorce
against her first husband in Hagers,
town, on the ground that the firs'
marriage was nullity. 1t is expect
ed that the divorce will soon be grant
ed. Charles F. Harley was attorne,
for Mrs. Morgan and Mr.. Muse ap
peared as witness for her.
In answer to Lawyer Harley's ques
tions Mr.. Muse said he intended t.
marry Mrs. Morgan as soon as sh
obtained her divorce. Mrs. Morgan
is about 30 years old. She has neve
had any Observation-Disclosures Sun.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04
There is no medicine so often needed in

There is no medicine so often needed in
tho purpose for which it is intended, as
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Hardly
week passes but some member of the
family has need of it A toothache or
headache may be cured by it. touch
of rheumatism or neuralgia quoted.
The severe pain of burn or scaid
promptly relieved and the sore healed in
much less time than when medicine has
to be sent for. A sprain may be prompt
" treated before inhamm alton sets in
which insures cure in about one-third
of the time otherwise required. Cuts and
bruises should receive immediate treat
ment before the parts become swollen,
| which can only be done when Pain Balm
| is kept at hand. A sore throat may be
| cured before it becomes serious.
troublesome corn may be removed by ap
plying it twice a day for week or two
\ lame back may be cured and severa
DAYS of valuable time saved or a pain In
the side or chest relieved without paying
a doctor bill. Procure 80 cent bottle
at oncs and you will never regret i
For sale by ID. b. Goddard. So. Lon
dunderly and G. l.. Richardson, Per,
and Weston, l.. C. Bolster, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04

The New York State Democracy.
city. organization headed by Fair
child and Grace, bolted the recent
convention and propose to make it
hot for Tammany. Well, honest men
can look on with great deal of in
difference, for at heart there is no
difference between the two. There
is not particle of principle involved
in the fight. Tammany wants it all,
SO would the Grace Fairchild ring if
they were strong enough to demand
it. AS it is they wanted to divide
Iammany wouldn't, and they kicked.
The outcome may be of benefit to the
Republicans and insure better gov
eminent for the city. Unless this
happens it will only be case of dog
eat dog.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04
The Dream-ship.

The Dream-ship.
When the world is fast asleep,
Along the midnight skies
As though it were wandering cloud
The costly Dleam-Ship flies,
An angel stands at the Dream-Ship's
helm,
An angel stands ut the PROV,
And an angel stands at the Dream'Ship's
side
With ruc-wreath ON her brow.
The other angels, silver-crCwned,
Pilot and helmsman are,
And the angel with the wreath of rue
Tosseth the dreams afar.
The dreams they fall on rich and poor,
They fall on young and old;
And some are dreams of poverty,
And some are dreams of gold.
And some are dreams that thrill with joy
And some that melt to tears,
Some are dreams of the dawn of love,
And some of the old dead years.
On rich and poor alike they fall,
Alike on young and old,
Bringing to slumbering earth their joys
And sorrows manifold.
The friendless youth in them shall do
The deeds of mighty men,
And dropping age shall feel the grace
OF buoyant youth again.
The king shall be beggarman--
The pauper be king
In that revenge or recompense
The Dream Ship dreams do bring.
So ever downward float the dreams
That are for all and me,
| And there is never mortal man
| Can solve that mystery.
But ever onward in its course
Along the haunted skies
As though it.were cloud astray-
The ghostly Dream-Ship flies.
Two angels with their silver crowns
Pilot and helmsman are,
And an angel with wreath of rue
Tosseth the dreams affair."
Eugene Field in October Ladies Hom'
Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-10-04
An RyetO Business,

Elk Congressman Ben Cable of HI
inosis has little daughter who has
the making of a great financier in her.
One day her father called her to him.
"My DEAR" he said, "a man this
morning offered papa this room full
Of gold if he would sell little brother.
Now, that meaps gold enough to fill
this room from wall to wall, and from
floor to ceiling. If l sell little brother
for that sum, l shall be able to buy
you everything in the world you want.
Shall | sell him? ?"
"No, papa" answered the little
girl, promptly, and then before hel
delighted father could embrace hel
for expressing so much unselfsh af'
lection, she went on: "Keep hin
till he's bigger. He'll be worth more
then Washington Post.