Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-06-20

held Sept. 4, and 6.
The low price OF alfalfa seed at the
close of last season has not discouraged
our farmers as to its production this year.
A ride through the country shows large
acreage being reserved for seed crop.
Ion tho Goth Judge Voorhees, will
hear the application for a receiver for the
Otero Canal. Kilgore & Hess will ap-
pear for the petitioners and L. II. Hof-
mire will resist the application on behalf
of the Trust Company which holds the
bonds.
Tho first number OF tho Rocky Ford
Republican appeared last week. 1t is
seven column folio and espouses the
cause of Republicanism, free silver at
ratio OF 16 to l, and protection to Ameri-
can industries.
The first number OF the Otero Coun-
ty Democrat appeared at La Junta last
Saturday. Hunter Woodson is editor
and w. G. Burnett business manager.
1t is 7-coulumn all home print and
quite newsy.
1t is queer where the idea originated
that letter, if left unsealed, would go
for one cent. There never has been such
regulation in tho history of tho postof-
flee, but tho belief seems widespread
ters to fail to reach their destination.
Tho guarantee fund of 100000 for
the great exposition at Denver is now
considered in sight. The entire amount
is not yet raised, but only few thousand
is lacking and it is practically assured.
The announcement is very satisfactory to
the whole state. 1t is to be the greatest
industrial show ever given between Chi
! cago and San Francisco. Chief
tain.
Senator Swink has received deed for
the lots donated to the artesian we'll
company, by the Rocky Ford Town Co.
Their description is as follows: 3 and
block 8A; 10 & IL block GA; 3 & block
46. These lots will be sold at auction
for cash next Saturday on tho ground
for the benefit of the artesian well fund.
A portion of the lots are desirable and
tho bidding should be spirited.
AT the last meeting OF the town
council Friday evening the following
business was transacted: Bills were al
lowed as follows: Clark & Stumpf
blacksmithing s6.65, Ellingwood &
Hauck hardware s14.25, Town Clerk
Winchell for stamps, express, ETC., 80, u.
N. Hendricks for one months salary $50,
same for cash advanced for expenses OF
trimming trees S21.0S.
Last Friday evening young fellow
show-a dog would sing Home Sweet
Home" in saloon. The statement sug-
gested an association OF sentiment and
environment that was bewildering.
Think Of dog singing, and sing
ing "Home, Sweet Home" in a
saloon. The saloon is the worst enemy
of the home, and when the saloon gets a
firm grip on man good bye Home,
Sweet Home"
Counterfeit dollars are in circulation
in this section. They are SO well exc
cuted as to easily pass unless one is OBJ
servant of them, and may even puzzle a
fairly good judge. They are somewhat
softer than the genuine, and weigh light
or by several grains, though the ring
they give is fairly good, and their color is
quite close to good. Comparison with
true coins shows slightly thicker or
clumsier edge, and somewhat hattened
look about the letters and stars.
Wolfe Londoner, one of Denver's
most prominent citizens, last week re-
turned from an eastern trip. While in
Egypt he visited lodge Of Masons, the
members, as far as he could discern be-
ing all Egyptians. The work, he said,
was similar to that in this country, and
the form of the lodge rooms are exactly
like Masonic rooms here. He was in
formed that Ishmael Pasha, the once
yaunted ruler Of that country, was a 32d
degree Mason.
The Rocky Ford Enterprise. in speak
ing OF the new paper starting there, COM
plains that the field is not wide enough
for two newspapers. The same may be
said of La Junta, where, with room
enough for two decent papers, the town
is called upon to support four, and two
of them represent the same political par
ty. Taken on a political basis, three pa
plant on every corner, the business has
lost caste.-La Junta Times.
i The Santa Fe offers the usual reduc-
tion for the 4th of July-half fare for the
round trip to all points in the state. Pue-
bio will have grand celebration in
which all the secret societies will join.
ceived special invitation to attend. By
giving Agent Nickles notice on the Sd he
will be able to secure the stopping of the
early morning train going west. And for
the accommodation Of those wishing to
stop for the fire works at night the fast
train going east will stop here. Tickets
are good going on the 3D. and good re-
turning on the 9th.
Said group OF people the other day:
"Why don't the Enterprise roast
I-? He is, ETC., ETC." A considera-
BILE amount OF deserved roasting doubt
less goes undone because our readers do
not comprehend the privileges they may
enjoy in newspapers columns. When
you find that anybody needs ..hauling
over the Goals" sit down and write out
for publication the facts and the remedy
you have to propose. Treat the matter
in your own way, and if the article is
couched in respectful language the
charces are that it will be accepted for
publication. This suggestion to our
readers as to the scope they may have in
encouraging newspaper criticism would
be incomplete without this addition:
The roasting article must be signed bp
your full nome-no nom-de-plume will
be allowed.
In self protection the State Land
Board has been obliged to adopt rule
relating to leased lands which appears
slightly radical Hereafter no one leas-
ing state lands will be permitted to plant
more than 10 acres in orchard without
first obtaining permission from the board.
Leases on school lands are generally
made for five years and tenants are by
law permitted to retain an equity in