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openIng speech. he directed the clerk
to read the words of the enactment
before It was put to the vote. This
was forbidden by the Tribune octavius,
who had been won over TO the Side oil
privilege: and Gracious declared that
he would again bring on his measure
at the first opportunity. Exasperated
at the opposition encountered, Grac-
chus was driven to acts OF violent ana
uniustifiable nature. He laid an inter-
dict on all public functionaries. shut
i'm the courts OF law and put a seal
on the doors OF the treasury. He also
struck out the compensation clauses OF
his bill and thus defied the large land
owners to the utmost. The Assembly
met again. but Octavius once more IN
terposcd and second time deieated
the measure. The popular disappoiht-
ment nearly led to riot. but Grac-
chus consented at the request OF Two
friends to refer the matter to the SEN
ate. Gracious. however. was received
with great disiavor by that body, anu
on returning to the forum he an
nounced that at the next meeting he
WOulu S''' -~-
third time. and that II the same oppos'i-
ton should occur again he would pro-
pose the deposition of Octavius- Ine
latter, however. remained faithful 10
his wealthy patrons, and when the
time came Gracious moved that he
should be stripped of the authority
which the people had conferred upon
him, but which he had used to their
injury. This was carried: the deposi-
tion was pronounced. and octayius was
dragged from his seat. The way now
being clear, the asrarian law OF Grac-
chus was carried.
At this time Attalus of Pergamus be-
queathed his kingdom with all personal
lands and treasures to the Roman peo-
Pile. and Gracious gave notice that he
would propose bill TO provide that
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

The year 16s B. C. saw the birth OF
m eminent and popular Roman states
man, Tiberius GracchUs. He canae OF
IN illustrious and ancient family. HIS
father. Sempronius. had been Censor
and twice Consul. and his mother was
a daughter OF the frs. Sclpio Africanus.
Rome had now existed about six hum
dred years. counting from the date us
ually assigned for its foundation. DUR
ing this period the progress ef the
state had been steady and almost un-
broken. The once Insignificant city had
grown into mighty republic. The
effect of this expanded rule was re-
markable in many ways. The subjec-
tion of several widely distinct races to
a common government tended to GER
tain amalgamation Of human inter-
ests, which was real gain to the
world. On the otl,r hand, the OH
Roman stock was to great extent de-
based by foreign imoortations. Large
bodies of Romans Lad gone forth to
the distant provinces. and their places
were supplied by inferior immigrants
from other parts Of Italy and from
other outlying provinces. The voters.
in. whose hands was the actual power
of determining the policy OF the repub-
lie and of choosing its executive off,
GERS, were for the most part descend
ants OF families not Roma In their
origin. There were the "novi ho-
mines," the new men," whom those of
purer lineage looked down upon, but
who were nevertheless important men,
bers of the commonwealth. The three
hundred "gentes." who in primitive
times formed the patrician class. had
dwindled down to very small number: I:
and at the bottom Of the social scale
were hordes of poverty-stricken and
turbulent people. discharged soldiers
and others. who. owing to the abund-
ance of slave labor. were unable to OBJ
tain employment. Thus n large pro-
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Wonderful Results from Pink Pills.
Mr.. John Toolov Relates . Ramsrksbi

Mr.. John Toolcv Relates . Remsrksbis
story.
From the Democrat, Charlevoix. Mich.
The Democrat has had its attention
called to remarkable cure. due 10
the use OF DIR. Williams Pink Piiis, anu
The following statement. made TO re-
norter OF this paper. will be read with
interest by all similarly afflicted. Mrs
John Tooley. OF Dwight. In this county,
Is the lady benefited by the medicine
named, and she makes the followih6
statement: az
STATE OF MICHIGAN. COUNTY OF
CHARLEVC1%.--ss
ain the year 1891 ! was n great SUI
ferer from extreme nervousness. when
finally developed into an aSgraVatea
attack of st. Vitus dance. MY healin
was very poor and suffered terribly
worse, Finally I left home and went
TO my relatives in Canada for visit;
and my people never expected
would return alive. In Canada WAS
induced to try DIR. Williams Pink Piiis'
and the result was truly marvellous:
When / began taking them weighed
bYt ninety-six pounds. and In nine
weeks time. during which took -FOUR
boxes OF the medicine. gained SO that
/ weighed l25 pounds. and the st. Vitus
i returned home in nine weeks. COM
pletely cured and in the best OF health
and have continued so to this day;
Previous to taking the Pink Piils
had been attended by several physi-
clans, but with no good results. i owe
my life to Pink Pills. and have earn
estl.- recommended them to all my
friends, and my mother and three
brothers have taken them with good
results, my mother for heart trouble
Will be glad to answer any and all In
aui,ies us to what Pink Pills have done
for me-"
tSigned) Mrs. John Iooley.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this I'd day of July. 1896.
Mrs. Tooley is now the picture or
health, and the Democrat reporter
could hardly realize that she was at
one time 80 near to death. But her
testimony In unassailable. and she Is
very earnest In her desire to spread
the good news to other sufferers.
DR.. williams Pink Pills contain. IN
a condensed form, all the elements
necessary to give new life and richness
to the blood and restore shattered
nerves. Pink Pills are sold in boxes
at 80 cents a box. or six boxes for $3.50,
and may be had OF all druggists. or
direct by mail from DIR. Williams Med.
Co, Schenectady, N. Y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
GLASGOW. l.ubl,c wan ,.......

Glasgow is one of tho leaders amons
the cities OF the world In providing
cheap accommodations for its citL
4ens. Among the experiments tried
there are none of greater practical util-
ity than the wash houses. which are
described by Mr.. Albert Shaw in his
great work on municipal government
in Great Britain. In Glasgow. for two
pence an hour. II woman IL allowed
the use of stall containing an I'M
proved steam boiling arrangement and
liked tubs, with hot and cold water
faucets. The washing being done
quickly. the clothes are placed for two
or three minutes In one OF the centrif-
ugal machine drlcrs. after which they
are hung on one OF tho series of slid
ing frames which retreat into hot air
apartment. lf she wishes. the house
wife may then use u roller mnngle. Op-
Grated like nj the rest by steam power.
and she may. at the end of the hour,
20 home with her basket of clothes
washed, dried and ironcd. To realize
the advantage In this 1t must be re-
membercd that the woman who makes
use of the municipal wash house lives
In cIslmped tenement quarters where 1t
would liz very difficult for her to do
her washing with any degree OF salts
faction. The growing popularity of
these institutions is shown by the fact
that the number OF washInSs increased
from 7G.T1S In the year 1SS5-S6 to CO.
SD In the year following and to 15J,-
221 In the year 1S90-91.
Probably no municipality has been
more active In providing for the wants
of Its people than Glasgow. The cs-
Establishment of these municipal wash
houses for the convenience OF those
who live In cramped tenement quarters
IL but one example OF what has been
attempted there.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
prepared to make desperate rcslst.

prepared to make a desperate rcsist-
ance.
While passlonately addressing the
oeoplc Gracious raised his hand to HIS
head to indicate that his life was in
danger. He demands the diadsm!
was shouted by the senators, who knew
that no better means of exciting the
prejudice of large number could pos
sibly be devised. Scipio Nascia, prin-
cipal man among the mobiles. urged that
"the tyrant" be destroyed at once. and
the state saved from ruin. The consul.
Scaeysla. however. refused 10 act with
ha6ty violence. while promising to or-
pose, by all Legitimate means. the en-"
actment Of unconstitutional measures.
Nascia thereupon exclaimed "Thc
consul Is betraylng the republic! Let
those who would save their country
follow me" He thereupon rushed to-
ward the capitol. followed by a few
mobiles and other partisans who having
broken up the benches. were provided
with temporary weapons. Gracious
few to the Temple Of Jupiter. but found
the doors had been closed against aim
by the priests. In the agitation o: the
moment he stumbled against dead
body and by a strange coincidence.
certain to be remarked by a people
given to the Interpretation OF oc-
cult signs. fell before the statues
of the ancient kings. AS he rose.
one Of his own colleagues struck him
on the head with club. and another
quickly dispatched him with a second
blow, Meanwhile, furious riot was
proceeding In the open space. Several
of the tribune's adherents were slain
upon the spot: some were driven over
the edge OF the Tarpeian Rock; alto
gethcr more than three hundred of the
popular side perlshed in the conflict.
and were thrown ignominiously into
the Tiber. The body OF Tiberius him
self was thus treated His brother
Caius begged that he might be allowed
to bury the corpse. with all the customs
ary funeral rites: but in the savage ex-
ultntion of their triumph, the senate
refused his prayer. ..,. ...
The conflict with the senate did not
end with the death Of Gracious. 1t was
renewed on wider scale and with
more deliberate aim by his brother.
Caius Gracious. who. ON his elevation
to the triounats 123). at once came for
ward as an avowed enemy Of the SEN
ate. Caius, like his brother. was an
active agrarian reformer. end lost his
life in a riot some years later. The
agrarian reforms of the Gracchi had
little permanent effect. Even in tho
lifetime of Caius. the clause lin his
brothers law rendering the new hold
ings inaiienable was repealed. and the
process OF absorption recommended.
In 11S stop was put to further a!lot-
ment OF occupied lands. and finally in
Ill the whole position Of the agrarian
question was altered by a law which
converted all land still held in occupa-
tion into private land. .
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F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O..
Sold by Druggists. i5c. fft
Cleopatra.

Where does Cleopntra's body rest? Scarce.
ly a layman who would not answer: why
in Egypt After her caJoleries her wiles
her life of intense II not very exalted loves
Cleopatra was laid In one of the lovcllest
tombs that have ever been fashioned by the
hand of man. But what n change 1000
years has brought about! To-day an ugly
mummy with an emblematic bunch of de
caycd wheat and coarse comb tied to Its
lies crumbling in n hideous glass case ut the
British museum. 1t Is Cleopatra. the once
great queen. Venus In charm. beauty and
love. "To what base uses may we not?"
ctc.-St. Puuls Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

the riches of the deceased king should
be distributed among recipients Of the
public lands. who would In this way
be enabled to purchase stock and erect
farm buildings. He also declared that
the mana cement o. the kingdom of Per-
gamus should be cnnfided entirely to
the popular assembly. This was posi-
tive declaration of war against one of
the most ancient and important bodies
of the state. and 1t naturally reused
bitter opposition. 1t was now deter
mined to play game which in former
times had frequently proved success
ful. A trumped-up charge was pu. in
circulation to the effect that Gracclius
had accepted diadem and purple robe
from the envoy OF the late King Alta
lus and q direct accusation that he was
aiming at the sovereignty was brought
against him in shr senate, where he
was also charged with having violated
the constitution by deposing his COL
league. Gracious threatened to indict
one of his accusers before the people,
but, finding he had gone too far. was
glad to withdraw from an untenable
position before he had proceeded to
any great extent. Like many other
control in the elntion Of first sue
cess.
He proposed to make the three COM
missioners judges without appeal on
disputed question with regard to prop
erty in land. Tho distribution of the
public domains under the recent act
had been carried out with extreme dif-
ficulty. owing to the host OF claimants
and the trouble of determining bound
aries so as to satisfy all. Many allot-
ments had been made where the titles
to possession had been lost. and per-
sons holding under these conditions
feared their newly acquired property
would be jeopardizcd at the caprice
of judges capable of being swayed in
any direction by the varying passions
of the hour. Gracious considered his
popularity endangered, and consider
ed it necessary to vindicate his con-
duct by deposing Octavius.
off from their once-trusted champion
the opposition of the senate became
more marked. 1t was evident that the
following year. when the democratic
leader would no longer occupy the po-
sition Of tribune, he would be violently
assailed by the aristocratic party. The
danger appeared SO real that Gracious
offered himself for reelection as the
only means of protecting his life
against the threatened violence. To
draw over the great mass of the citi-
zens. Gracious proposed various meag-
ures tending to reduce the period of
military service, to popularize >he
formation of juries, and to provide an
appeal from tile law courts 10 the as
sembly of the people. These meas
ures, which he did not live to carry,
restored his reputation with the masses,
but the opposition 10 his reelection as
sumed a very serious form. 1t was
contended that the same man could not
be chosen in two successive years, and
the assembly was adjourned to tho fol-
lowing day. when the matter might be
more fully debsted. The electors re-as-
semblei next morning at the capitol.
In the midst of an angry tumult Flu
yius Flaccus came out Of the senate 10
inform the tribune that his death had
been resolved upon. The latter ox-
horted his friends to help him, and
tkey armed themselves with staves and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
New York bent. Ili,no-s s.

The old county commissioners court In
this state made many odd records. says the
Chicago Legal Record. but none TO equal
the following record. from county court
son mo,ion and on petit.si it is ordered
that n review of a road be made running into
Harrisonvllle the nearest and best route to
Harmony mission In Bates county. II Is
further ordered that John Parsons. David
IIugt and James Porter. be appointed re-
viewers Of said road And that they review
the same according to law and make their
report II prnctible at the August Turn of
said court and II not practble on account
report at the Nuv turn without fSil."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
Germans Playing Chcss.

One can scarcely take up German
paper or magazine which does not have
its special column or corner devoted to
chess and its interests. The children
are set to work on simple chess puz-
zle3 in their papers, while the maga-
zines for older readers present prob
lens which seem almost hopeless of So
luton TO an inexperienced player. There
are chess clubs. chess rooms. chess
books and chess players without num-
her. ------
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
sion nexnrd sloo.

The readers of this paper will be pleas I'd
TO learn that there Is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been nble 10 cure
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being n constitutional disease, re-
uuires a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. thereby destroying
the foundation. of the disease and giving
the patient strength ty building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The pro orietors have so much
faith in Its curative powers that they
that 1t fails to cure. Send for list of tts-
timonials.
F. ]. CHENEY e CO.. Toledo. O.
e,nlh hN nrll,,,,ists ,ilc = II
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
rhc cow A,c ,bc Rlnr

4 gold ring that is supposed to have spent
nearly two years in a cows stomach was
sent the other day to Its owner. young lady
lady was visiting. dairy farm near here
and while in the barn picked up kitten
the kitten went n gold ring from her finger
which could not be found, and was given. up
and finally forgotten. Several days ago
n cow from Frank Hough. the dairy man. and
when the cow was killed the ring. with the
young lady's name engraved on 1t. was
found In Its stomnch.-Pittsburg CONNER
cIal-Guzette.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
D,,,t Ye,,,,. s,it .ld sr.L, Your liz lua!.

IL YOU want to quit tobacco us.ng eaSiy
and forever. regain lost manhood. pe .i maaS ad
well, strong, magnetic. full OF new hlc anu
thnt makes weak men strong. Many gain
ten pounds In ten days. Over loo.oo4 cussd; red
,rIH ,.marantee a cure Booklet and sample
mailed free. Ad. Sterling itemedy Co..
Chicago or New York.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
Auou.eho,d N-~...,ty.

Cnscarets Candy cathnrt.c. the mos. won
derfui medical discovery Of the age. pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste. acts gcntl,
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system. d!speis colds.
vnres headache feve.. hnbituai constipation
of &. q. q. to-day; 10. *. 10 cents. Sold and
guaranteed TO cure by all drsgg!sts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
Excursion to Mexico.

Fer the Pan American Medical Congress
at Mexico City, November 10th to 10Th. the
Santa Fe, Route will sell round-trip tickets
from Denver at rate of S57.55.
Tickets Will be on sale November 1th and
10Th good for return until December 3ist;
st0p-Dyer privileges allowed in Mexico.
This is an unusually favorable opportuni-
ty to visit the land Of the Mnntezumas and
see the most picturesque and Interesting por.
tlon of the North American continent.
For full Information and literature de.
scr!ptlve of Mexico. call on or address,
]. i. HALL,
General Agent "Santa Fe Route
1900 Lawrence Street. Denver
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
Peace on Earth.

This is once more enjoyed by the rheu.
mntc wise enough to counteract their pr,-
gressve malady with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. No testimony Is stronger than that
which indicates X as Il source of relief In
this complaint. II Is also eminently effectlve
as treatment for kidney troubles, dyspep-
s!a. debility. liver complaint and constipa.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
The Best and quickest Line.

Tho ITnIou Pacific is the only line running
three fast through vcstibuled trains to the
east daily. Quickest time AN and best service
nrIncipaI eastern points. Equipment ana
nrcon,mo,int tions uneIualied. Goo. Ady,
general agent. Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
u,d nenn Wy aroderatr.

81 should fine you for contempt" said the
judge as he glared at the lawyer who had
aroused his Ire.
..Witii all due respect TO your honor" re-
sponded the attorney. II think that you
should nat l have been particularly care
ful not to express my true feelings toward
the court. ."-Detroit Free Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

The Union Pacific has Just issued, several
new and Interesting publications. such A.
.The National Platforms" giving the ls9d
platforms In full. OF each party. besides 9th
or political statistics and data; Gun Club
Rules" ''outdoor Sports and Pastimes.
Can at ticket office, OIL 1Ith St, and get II
copy OF the above. or address Geo. Ady,
general agent, Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
To 'TrnYclnrn.

3. Quickest time best service. through sleep.
ers. bufret library ears. dining cars meals
ga In cartc.'J Pintsch gas light: best accom-,
n,odatlons In every way--over the Union Pa.
,ciflc. of course ''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
W. Can s,y, Won ,rimc.

and time is money The Union Pacific makes
The quickest time TO nearly all points east,
also to all principal points west Geo. Ady,
general agent, DI1 l7th ST.. Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

"sawycr, don't you think a man ought TO
work for Ills political principles"
...No. sir: think n mnn's political prih-
cIplcs ought to work for him..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

Mrs. Windows soothing syrup
For sofcns uins reduces inf.an
nation allsyx pau cures wind cole. 5 cents bottle
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

The girl stood on the burning deck,
hut her loss we need not grieve;s
She did NOT perish with the wreck
She had sense enough TO leave.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

'Say. my memory is dreadful. When l
read a good thing can't recall it, ''Well,
you expect too much. 1 am satisfied when
can simply remember that / have read u
good thing"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

,rhese are the melancholy days and also
somewhat droll;
no cash for. coal ..a.t .....
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

hts ,yife's polI parrOt out on his wheel every
day?'' HE probably hopes that he VIII fall
an On H.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

when billions or cost!ve. ent Cascarei
candy caihar;!c. cure guaranteed. Zoe. &c.
..whnt was that commotion In the other
out OF the window
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

ANY new features In the Hamlet that
g!ndgett is getting upF'
..Yes, he Is going 10 have u fat ghost"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

Jackson. ! don't believe you know the
difference bciwo,n right md wrong = Yes
money. and Ii ls wrong for him not 10 have
any"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

"was that new play snccess?'' '.Im.
meusc. The drop. p.curtsln fell on the head Of
the man who wrote IT.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

For lung and chest diseases, riso's Cure Is
the best medicine we have uscd-Mrs- J. l..
Northcott. Windsor. Ont. Cahnda.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

Cascare,s stimulate liver. kidneys aud
bowels. Never slcken. weaken or gripe.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

'Osmond, nave you attended any Of the
fall openings?" 'Ycs, last night l stepped
luto q conl-holc."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

Don't you know that the wages OF sin Ii
death?' YES and that Is probably why
fhe world IL so wicked-nobody ID drawing
full pay these hard tines"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

lust try lur box Of Cascarets. the nues
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

..why do large women always marry small
mcn? .-They can't intimidatc the big
Oncx."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08
Did You Ever See an Indian:

Expect not, SO send a two.cent stamp 10
,ba t:enrrnl Passenger Agent Colorado Mill
land railroad. Denver, and he VIII send you
n line colored picture of one. ..a.....
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

.why is It tnat you politicians are always
so tenderly considernte for the working
man:"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

GQlunlufl nszor. and ull kinis OF edge toa!s.
QnIVUIVu Mail orders spscsi attention.
guerser Bros. Barbcr.' supplies. l.IS Lariner 81.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

MILLINERY. whoieralr and n.t.ii. Largct
stock. ntcst str IN tue Wc-s Mnii or Ter. n Isl
promptly. tn, no Wand Millinery Ci. pcnycr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

np0nEplcS etc. ~ page rrlce list free Con-
unVUl0lEO sumcrs Whole .aIs Housc, iG,h
aud blake. % bars ronp ~. Att rnrsnrero e- 81.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

DENVER BRUSH hs,s;. sas:, 'as, q s.srss.e On. r H.
ton Pri-cs. quality sir'ntL Send Tor catiln roo
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-08

MAcHINIsr Repnirs Of .sIISISu PRINTING
III Machinery, etc. Pipe threa'iin1 ami cuN in..
freight Elcynicr-. Sock GnT- idc ltl5-i 18TH II.