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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

Addison Kellogg in an address and vale
dictory spoke on 1.-THE tomorrow" and
closed with well chosen words OF thanks
to the directors and taxpayers for furn-
ishing the exoellent High School advan-
tages enjoyed, and 70 the teachers e.
pecially for their labor in the interest
Of the scholars. DR.: e. w. Kearby on
behalf of the school board presented the
diplomas, prefacing the presentation by 3
neat speech, saying that the honors were
we'll deserved, that the board were proud
Of the class Of '05 and had the hope that
all would lead useful lives. A brass
quartette, "Fancies Gsvotte," was follow
ed by a doll drill by eight little girls.
They were robed for slumber and wore
white oaps and carried candles as il going
10 bed. The drill was beautiful as well
as the concluding good night tableau.
The addresses, essays and orations were
all very mesitorious and the manner Of
delivery highly creditable 10 the young
people. The evening was fitting close
to successful school year, showing that
tho people Of Rocky Ford may justly take
pride In the efficiency OF their public
schools.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
C Commencement Exercises sf fhe Rocky
Ford High School.

The crowded and jammed condition Of
the Odd Fellows hall last evening indi-
Gated that our citizens take much inter
est in our. superior public schools. Not
only was every scat taken, but many
stood up during the entire program.
The stage was beautifully decorated,
the class motto, Growing Not Drifting, !"
being arched over the front. On the
stage sat the "sweet girl graduates" six
in number, and three manly young mon.
Misses Ssely, Kellogg, Webster, and
CLARK wore gowns Of white nuns yelling
With lace trimmings, Miss Lowe wore
white swiss. Miss Swink's gown was Of
white silk Lansdowne. Little Eva Green
and Anna Sapp, the active flower girls,
wore vhite swiss.
After the invocation by Rev. Sapp and
music by Clark's orchestra with Mrs.
Willis at the piano, came the Salutartory
and address BY Efie Webster, "Life i
what We make it" Harvey Haltby's ad-
dress on stNapoleou" and Hannah Swink's
essay entitled, I'VE learn BY falling"
were followed by vocal quartette, with
Messrs. Ringer and Bolles. After Myrtle
Clark's address "Cheerfulness," and Ada
Seely's essay, "Is the world growing bet
terY the mandolin club rendered "Nor
man march," Gertrude Kelloggs ad-
dress was entitled, "No excellence with
out labor" which was followed by Lowe
loves essay on "Influence," after which
Mrs. Winchell sang Fairly caught" ac-
companied by Mrs. Irvine on the piano.
Leroy B. Elsers Grafton, "What makes
man MASTER" was followed by . cornet
solo, Loves Dream" by Carl Clark.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
.KEARBY s
THE MusKRAT AS A FOOD FISH.
A Minnesota Senator Gocs in for Giving
Him Proper Protection.

a minnesota Senator Gocs In for Diving
Him Proper Protection.
Senator Iltis of Chaska secured q ia
vorable report in the senate conf
mittee OF the whole upon his proposed
amendments to the game law, says the
Minneapolis Tribune. The amendments
apparently deal only with mink. otter.
beaver and muskrats, but really they
are of considerable Importance to tho
many varieties of food fish found SO
plentifully in the smaller lakes in the
state. The new law provides that no
mink. otter or beaver shall be kilied be-
tween April and November, and that
muskrats can be captured only during
March and April The laboriously and
scientifically constructed palace of the
knowing little creatures must not be
opened. destroyed, or interrered with
at any time A fine of $40 or imprison-
ment for ten days is to be the penalty
for every animal killed out Of season
and for every muskrat house injured.
Senator Hits knows a good thing
when he sees It, that Is. In a culinary
way. and he Is very fond of muskrats
when properly roasted before an open
campfire. This piece OF rare knowledge
came to him while serving in the army
In 1868.
II was In camp ut Medulla, near Man
kato," said he. "and my partner was
Mr.. Zimmerman of st. Paul. He and
were accustomed to arnuse ourselves,
when We could get off. In trapping the
rats. which were abundant In those
days We soon discovered that we could
capture every rat In the colony. You
know, they have little channels leading
to their houses, and by placing the traps
In the leadways every rat would be
caught. one after the other. It was dur
ing this winter that I learned how good
rat tasted when roasted on the end Of
stick and before q camp fire. We
were funny looking fellows. seated be-
fore fire and each gnawing from q
whole rat. held In both hands.
"The rats had all been killed from
one lake. and the next spring tons Of de-
cayed fish were washed up against tho
bank. Thi occurrence started an inves-
ttgatton on my part. know of several
instances where every flsh in lGko has
been killed during tho winter by tho
farmers and others catching all the rats.
Their houses and leadways maintain
air holes in the Ice and pr event the fish
from smothoring."
appreciation In which mnskrats were
held MS food for epicures l,y the learned
people living on the eastern shores Of
Maryland and Virginia. The people. to
whom canvas back ducks. diamond
backed terrapin, soft shelled crabs, and
like iuxuries are daily part Of their
Dill OF fare, esteem we'll fricasseed
puskrat as being O superior dish.
"Oh. yes. like them cooked that way.
but they are better roasted" replied the
senator from Carver county. "There Is
man living up in my county who
caught 5000 rats this fall. He saved tho
pelt. worth about six cents apiece. and
threw away the carcasses. which were
much the more valuable part Of the ami
NAL ! made up my mind that 1t was
time to stop such wholesale slaughter"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
A Patient Model.

The other morning an English lady
Who desired to mako the portrait of a
ragged but picturesque" Moor, whom
she met on the street. got him In posi-
ton. but found upon examination she
had neglected to bring an important
part Of her kodak. So she ran back to
the hotel. two blocks away. She thero
met some dear friends from London
who had Just arrived; so she forgot all
about the Moor and the kodak. After
dinner, s o'clock she remembered SO.
with an escort. she hurried to tho spot.
There the old Moor sat, Just as she had
left him. facing the instrument. Long
time take picture" he said. He had
been there since 10 o'clock a. m. of that
day. but the business of sitting still
suited him.-Letter from Algiers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
THE MEYERLINo TrAGEpY. "
4 Strange Fatality Has Followed All
Connected with tho AFFAIR.

a Strange Fatality Has Followed An
Connected with tho Affair.
Private Information just received
from Vlonna conveys the news Of the
shocking death at Temesvar of Count
Joseph Hoyes, brother Of the diplomat
who represented Austria for 80 many
years at Washington and later at Paris.
and the boon companion of the Inflated
Crown Prince Rudolph. 1t may be re-
membered says the New York Recorder,
that It wos Count Joseph IIoyes who
conveyed to the empress and to the erl-
peror the notification of their only sons
death. arriving at the palace and maxi
ing his way into the presence of their
maJcsties In hunting dress, covered with
mud end dirt Immediately after the flu
neral tho count disappeared from Vien-
na and spent couple of years travel
Ing In Africa where he IL stated to have
courted death on many an occasion. On
his return home he was only seen once
or twice In the streets of Vienna. ar
rayed entirely In black. and pointediJ
avoiding his quondam associates and
friends. taking up his residence at
Temesvar. While out driving the other
day, his horses bolted, the car
r1agc was smashed to atoms, and
he himself was dragged along in
the wreckage in suoh q manner
% 70 fracture almost every bone
&p his body. besides mutilating his feat
ufes In the most horrible manner. A ter
Ihle curse seems to have followed every
dne c6fnected IN any way with the
tragedy at MeyerIins. Bratdsch. the cab
driver Of the crown prince; Admiral
Count Bombelles. the comptroller Of his
household; Court Counselor Weilen, his
secretary: his favorite groom. his valet;
nay, even the very surgeons summoned
to Meyerling to prepare and to restore
to human resemblance the mutilated re-
mains Of tho prince. have all since
passed over to the majority. most of
them by suicide, but all of them by
sudden death. One alone remains. Duke
Philip of Coburg. the crown princes
brothcr-in-law. married to King Leo-
poid's eldest daughter. and to whom tho
emperor. by way of punishment. intrust-
ed the duty of conveying to the various
courts Of Europe the news Of Prince
Rudi's death.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
OrRRO COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS.

OLNEY.
Special correspondence Of the ENrERPRIs1.
Born, 10 Mr.. and Mrs. J. Hackworth, .
boy. Mother and child doing well.
Mrs. Osborne who has been seriously
i'll is now convalescent.
Emile Pauls has finished shipping 800
head Of fat cattle from this point.
A now bell has been placed on tho
school house by the school board.
One foot of water in the Bob Creek
ditch. HurTahl
There will be preaching in the school
house Thursday evening by Rev. I. j.
Keator Of Ordway.
J. W. Spargur and Witnesses, Messrs.
Parent and McCraft, went to Pueblo
Monday 10 prove up on his homestead.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Starkse spent the
greater part Of last week in Pueblo visit
ing friends,
Mr.. Pauls was agresably surprised by
his friends and neighbors Saturday even
ing. Strawberries, Ice cream and cake
were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mills of Glen Falls Live
Stock 20. were in town during the week.
Mrs. Mills taking the train for Colorado
Springs.
Lee Fenlason, our genial assessor,
called on us few days ago 10 ascertain
how much richer We are this year than
We were last.
The ice cream and strawberry social
given by the Sunday School Lost Tues
day evening was decided success, not
withstanding the inclemency Of tho
weather.
Miss Nellie Grant, our efficient teach
or from Pueblo, closed her labors with
us Tuesday, May q, with an entertain
ment in the evening by her scholars.
Tho following were on the program in
recitation, dialogue or song:. Alice Ham
en-, Willie and Charlie Auckland, Henry
Scott, Edsell aud Mary Blocker. Bessie
Curtis, Leora, George and Eva Mock
and Elsie Pruner. During her stay with
US Miss Grant made many friends among
both scholars and pareats, who regret her
departure.
ORaHnYup
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
CHURCH NEWS.

AT the last session Of the N. e. quar-.
tsrly conference ]. 8. Wilson was elected
tho lay delegate to the annual conference
which meets at Denver, June 9th.
Walter Calkins will lead the Epworth
League next Sunday evening. Topic:
'The Result Of Divine Kemonstranoe."
Job 42:1-17.
-wadsworth post No. 90, g. A. R. at
tended II. Z. church in . body last Sun
day morning, Rev. +. N. Sapp preaching
an interesting memorial sermon.
The hope is generally expressed that
at the approaching NJ. E. Conference
sapp to the Rocky Ford charge. Dur
ing the past year he has proved himself
to be the right man in the right place,
and il will be q matter of general regret
il, in the adjustment of the complicated
business Of the conference, the Bishop
shall be forced to send Rev. Sapp TO
some other charge.
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KEARBY' s.
the preparation Of an excellent program
for Children's Day, June 9th.

the preparation Of an excellent program
for Chifdren's Day, June 9th
We will soon have substantial school
building Of four rooms. It will require
two hundred thousand brick for con-
struction and be the pride Of our LITTLE
town.
Jack York and his old faithful Betsy
had time in tho mud near Boston Farm
last Tuesday. Betsy is growing old and
heavy. Her avoirdupois was too much
for the bridge at that point.
Water came down the ditch Tuesday
night and the farmers are feeling good
Why shouldn't they2 With anything
like reasonable supply Of water Ordway
will make an excellent showing this fall
Fred Cheek thus far has been Obliged
to haul all tho water to mix the mud
at his brick yard. He too sees the ne
cossity OF having water in the canal. He
says the lack Of water is making brick
entirely too expensive.
A substantial looking company Of home
seekers from Nebraska were here since
our last writing inspecting the induce
ments Ordway could offer them. They
were agreeably surprised with the show
ing made.
Fred Cheek thinks one could find oil
by boring near by his brick yard, but he
has not told us that his convictions are
the venture for himself. Try it, Fred, il
you don't find oil you will get water for
your mud.
Next week Rev. I. J. Keator will at.
tend the annual conference of his church
in this state. The young people will
have charge Of the evening on conference
held in the church on the morning OF
that day.
Fred Cheek il working large force oi
hands on his brick yard and will soon
have kiln ready to burn. Friday even.
ing he had . small scare from the threat
ening clouds but the rainfall was %
large number Of brick on tho yard.
It is the hope OF this community that
Rev. I. ]. Keator will be sent to this
charge for another year by the M. E.
conference which meets at Denver next
Thursday. His highly valuable work on
this charge is only partially done, and q
mistake will be made by removing him to
any other charge. At least such Is the
A0oAAnk "a sh0 PcOPlo VI SAuWdy oaA va
cinity regardless Of church Affiliations.
The Colorado Land 4 Water Co.,
has secured an Injunction commanding
Irrigation Superintendent Matthews not
10 shut down the headgate Of the Bob
creek canal until further orders from the
SQUIRT. The papers served also give Mr..
Matthaws notice that 5000 damages are
claimed from him for failure 10 give the
Bob creek canal its lawful proportion OF
water during the past month.
The reading room in the vestibule Of
the n. E. church il now open every oven
ing from to 8 o'clock and ON Sundays
from 2:3O to $50 p. m. This is one Of the
useful, educational and social agencies
for which the community is indebted to
the enterprise aud good Judgment Of the
pastor. It Ii we'll patronixed. Tho young
men furnish the evidence that il il .
most desirable place to spend their eve
nings.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
CATLIN,

Special correspondence to tho Enterprise.
J. N. Beatty has recently returned from
a trip through southwestern Kansas.
Some corn planting ia still going on.
Farmers are very busy.
Beatty Bros. have just received Q new
safe.
A new crossing il going in Dear the
stock yards.
Jay N. Lind of Denver was here few
days since representing "Arid America" !"
Mr.. Warren the representative Of the
Rocky Mountain News, spent Wednesday
here.
The addition 10 Mr.. Powell's house is
completed and painted. 'Tis substan-
tiSl improvement.
]. N. Beatty received carload Of lum-
ber this weak, which will immediats]y 60
into much needed new buildings.
Geo. H. Denise il expected home this
week from his surveying trip in the
mountains.
editor Warner, Of the Fruit Grower, i
ner, Of Rich8eld, Kansas.
A number Of Rocky Ford ladies and
gentlemen had planned to WHIT Catlin TO-
day and have q picnic across the river
but last nights rain spoiled tho program.
Mrs. Colt last week, for the first time
accompanied her husband on . trip 10
Catlin and was much pleased with the
country.
Dave Lyle and b. A. Warner are
the water in tho Catlin ditch
with view to securing just distribu-
ton, otc.
Mis- Eubank, daughter Of Rsv. and
Mrs. Eubank Of this city, left for Lin
coin, Nebraska, last Saturday night:
pleasant 5ournsy.-Catlin Fruit Grower.
Catlin has resolved 10 celebrate the
coming 4th and at q public meeting last
Thursday evening committees were sp-
pointed on finance, grounds, program,
music and amusements. Tho citizens OF
Olney and Fowler have been specially
invited 70 participate with them.
Messrs. Alexandsr and Colt, Of the
Colorado Orchard Co, were on Monday
and Tuesday showing . committee Of
three Denver gentlemen over their fruit
lands in this portion Of tho Arkansas
valley. In0 Oommltt0e came 0oWn 70
spy out the land, being sent by 16 gentle.
mon of Denver who wish 70 purchase
fruit lands in the valley. The committee
was highly pleased with the country and
will doubtless recommend the purchase
Of large tract near Fowler. Thus It is
that tho valley is making constant and
by no means slow growth. The later
comsrs have the same experience ~ that
Of the first settlers, a. thus told in
verse:
The pioneers with hearts OF hope.
Who westward came-'twas 0rooloy's law
Beholding, paused. and pausing. loved
Tho vale where winds the Arkansaw
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

Special Correspondents of tho ErTrRrRrsa.
D. B. Lees splendid residence is about
completed.
w. C. Steele Of Rocky Ford was in
town Monday.
Several Fowler people will attend the
Decoration services in Rocky Ford.
8. W. Dsnney received last week . lot
Of farm implements and machinery.
Large lots Of bees have been received
by Fowler people recently. Almost every
farmer now has nucleus for an apairy.
Mrs. Walters is giving series of lec.
lures on Sunday evenings on the study
Of the Bible.
DR.. Reed is mourning over the loss Of
his favorite horse. He has either been
stolen or has strayed away.
r. W. Starr is adding greatly to the
appearance Of his property by q picket
fence around his premises and coat Of
paint on tho house. Let the good work
60 on.
DR.. Reed has fallen in line with tho i'm.
provers Of our city and has added more
room to his residence and Office, for the
better accommodation Of his patients and
convenience for himself
Our depot ID NO longer 10 be . thing
OF the past. The work OF building win
begin In about two weeks We arc told
from headquarters. Three cheers for
our sidst
The prospect for prosperous year
and large yield in farm products was
unvov kokkor II, thia vicinity than nov
Fowler is slowly and surely coming to
the front.
An Toe cream and strawberry social
will be given by the ladies Of the church
next Saturday evening at the school
house for the benefit Of the minister.
Come out and partake Of the delicaciee
and at the same time aid in very worthy
object. A splendid free literary and
musical entertainment will precede the
festival.
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

ANY ono who has ever had an attack
Of infamatory rheumatism will rejoice
with Mr.. J. A. Stumm, 220 Boyle
Heights, Los Angeles, over his fortunate
escape from siege OF that distressing
aiIment. Mr.. Stumm is foreman Of Nor
RAMS confectionery establishment. Some
months ago, on leaving the heated work
room to run across the street on an err
rand, he was caught out in the rain. The
result was that when ready TO go home
that night he was unable to walk, owing
to infamatory rheumatism. He was tax.
en- home, and on arrival was placed be-
fore good fire and thoroughly rubbed
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. During
the evening and night he was repeatedly
bathed with this iniment, and by morn
ing was relieved Of all rheumatic pains.
He now takes especinl pleasure in prais-
ing Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and al
ways keeps a bottle OF it in tile house.
For sale by E. W. Kearby, druggist.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
rakinT Precautions Even in JAN.

A recent arrival. just before retiring
the first night, looked out through the
door. very carefully scanned the wallis
to see that there were no panel rackets
to fear. squinted up through the ven
tilator. then carefully folded his panta-
looms and vest and tucked them under
his pillow. Wonder whom he feared.
or was It force of habit it?-MinnesotA
Prison Mirror.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

1t has been reported to tho
eastern markets that Maxwell Bros.
surely had some person stealing
goods as they are selling them 80
cheap, and to be on the lookout
for them. They are selling 40
yards Lawrence LII Muslin for 81
and other goods In the same pro-
portion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

-While in Stockton, Cal, some time
ago, Thos. F. Langan, Of Los Banos,
that state, was taken worry severely with
cramps and diarrhna. He CHANGED TO
meet Mr.. G. M. Carter, who was similarly
afflicted. He says: II told him OF
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar-
rhma Remedy and he went to the Hol-
den Drug Store and procured bottle of
il. It gave Mr.. Carter prompt relief and
I can vouch for its having cured mo-"
For sale by E. W. Kearby, Druggist.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
Whooping Cough.

There is NO danger from this disease
when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
freely given. It iquefes the thick mu-
Gus and aids its eIpoctoration. It also
lessons the frequency and severity of the
paro1ysms Of coughing, and insures a
speedy recovery. There is not tho least
or babies as % r Contains % n" ;Sinrioms NJ Suen snh
stance. For sale by E. W. Kearby,
druggist,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
DRUGS, MEDICINES,

SCREEN DOORS from 81
up. The best Screen Door in the
Market for 81 .25 at the English
Lumber Co.'s Yard.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
THAT TRIP EAST

May be for business or pleasure or
both; but pleasure comes by making a
business OF travelling East over the Gan.
t. Fe Route as far as Chicago.
Thirty miles the shortest line between
Missouri river and Chicago; that means
quick time and sure connections.
Track is straight, rock-ballasted, with
very few crossings at grade.
No prettier, cosier or more comfort
able trains enter Chicago than those
over the Santa. Fe. They are vesti-
buled limited expresses. with latest pat
tern Pullmans and free chair cars.
Meals In dining cars served on plan OF
:ayin9 for what Is ordered.
Inquire Of nearest agent, or address
q. T. Nicholson, Monadnock Building,
Chicago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

If you want fire or life insur-
ancs call on L. r. Fenlason,
Rocky Ford. +
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
T AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo. May IS, 'ss

Notice ID hereby given that the following
named settler has 6led notice Of his intention
to make nnal proof in support Of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk Of the County Court of Otcro CO., Colo,
at La Junta. Colo, on July 8, 1886, viz:
WILLIAM +. BOYD,
of Ordway, Colo:
HE No. 6i25 ror the Lots and 10 of Section 2,
Township 21 south, Range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
Dan Hespcrger, of Ordway, Colo. and Sterl-
Ing Deweese and John Deweese, Of Rocky
sl-se RAYMOND MILLER, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
OKDWAY.
oRDwAY CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Preaching l0:30 Q. m.
Sunday School II 80 q. m.
Epworth League 700 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7:ts.
/. J. KEAroR, Pastor.
Ordway Free Reading Room. In Lecture
Room Of u. Z. Church, Is open every evening
to $3.50 p. m. Daily and weekly papers and
leading magazines on file. Everybody wei
come.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30
land OFFICE a. Pueblo. Colo. Apr. ed.

Notice Ia hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his Intention
70 make final proof In support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk Of the DISTRICT Court Of Otero Co.,
DANIEL B. HEksPERGER,
II No. 62S6, for the lots and 10 OF sec. I,
Twp 21S. RS. 57W. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon aud cultivation Of said land, viz: John
+. Case, J. N. Pickrel, A. +. Enyart, W. +.
Boyd. ali Of Ordway. Colo.
l1-62 RAYMOND MIILER, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

Lack Of vitality and color-matter in tho
bulbs causes the hair to fall out and
turn gray. We recommend Halls Hair
Remover to prevent badness and gray
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

Special correspondence OF the ENTERPRISE.
The plasterers will get through with
the new hotel this week.
J. M. Burke has been making up the
assessment roll for this locality.
A select committee 10 having in charge
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

Real Estate is becoming more
active and the outlook is good for
th near future. If you wish to
either buy or sell call on L. r.
Fenlason, Rocky Ford. /
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1895-05-30

Eczema causes an itching 30 persistent
as to produce not only sleeplessness, but,
at times, even delirium. Local applica-
tions will not remove the cause, which is
impure blood. Ayers Sarsaparilla cures
the disease by cleansing the blood and
sradicatipp all humors.