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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
DUPONT SHOOTING TOURNAMENT
SIOtV Progress Being Made In the Indt-
UidtEal Contests.

CtOtc FTOQTeS6 Being 1HOOo tn tHc AHUt-
vtdttaI Contests.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Aug. 6.-There were
116 entries when the Individual contest IN
the Dupont shooting tournament opened
to-day at Watsons Park. and at the rate
of progress made the event will probably
extend over three days. All the members of
the Iowa. Indiana and Illinois team No. 2,
which won the class team contest Wednes-
day, are entered for the trophy, with the
exception of Crosby of Illinois. They are
handicapped accordingly.
Gilbert of Iowa, the holder of the cup
is scratchman at thirty-two yards. OF
three who had places in the squads this
morning, Parmalee of Omaha, whose team
took the third money yesterday, was
classed with his peers in the club shoot,
but he lost two of his first five birds.
Six of Yesterdays winners took all five
birds, exec pit Powers of Illinois, who stood
at thirty-one yards. Gilbert at thirty
two, Grim and Marshall at thirty -one and
Bingham and Bacon at thirty hit
straights. There was scarcely breeze to
relieve the sultry atmosphere and the
fight was generally low.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
CATHOLIC ABsTALNERS.
Their Itcenty- Sirth annual Conrentioss
Held ia st. Louis.

Held ia st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 6.-The second
days session of the twenty-sixth annual
convention of the Catholic Total Absti-
nence Union of America opened in con-
vention auditorium at o'clock this morn
ing. President James Nj. Cleary's address
showed that the union was working in
harmony with the church and with
marked success. The treasurer's report
showed good credit balance. Rev. A. P.
Doyle, secretary, showed that there had
been l2O societies organized and 5671 new
members added during the year.
The afternoon session was taken up with
reports from committees.
This evening a literary and musical en-
tertainment will be given in Convention
Hall, under the direction of Professor
Henry S. La Barge.
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Di.qualifea for Looking Back.

LINCOLN, NEBR.. Aug. 6.-The State
circuit bicycle racing failed to draw the
crowd expected, and the time, considering
the condition of the track, was slow. In
terest centered in the half-mile profess
sional race, which was won without effort
bv Lawson of Chicago in 1:13 LIS. Max
well OF Kansas was second and Mockett of
Lin coin third.
The mil handicap, profession al, brought
out a good field. Mode Griffith of Lincoln,
the favorite, crossed the line an easy win
ner but was disqualified for looking back,
and first place given to Sullivan, also of
Lincoln.
The mile novice was won by Martin of
Omaha, the half-mile amateur by Sager of
Denver and fve-mile handicap by Gerke
of York.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
The Moore Enil,rre

CHICAGO, Ill, Aug. 6.-The governing
committee of the Chicago Stock Exchange
held meeting this afternoon, but ad-
journed subject to the call of the secretary
without accomplishing anything toward
the settlement of the Moore Bros. tangle
or the opening of the exchange. Moore
Bros. have not yet furnished a statement
of their affairs, and matters are not in
shape for the forming OF pool to buy in
Diamond Match and New York Biscuit
stock. Just when affairs will be straight.
ened out no one can yet tell.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
MARFSVIDLE NOTES.
Reducing the Cost of Lighting the CITY.
Political Activity.

Reducing the Cost of Lighting the Csty.
Political ActiUity.
MARYSVILLE. CAL, Avg. 6.-The City
Council has done good thing in getting
the electric lighting cheaper. Hereafter
the lights will go out at l O'Clock in the
morning. 1t is estimated that over $1,000
a year will be saved by this plan. The
Marysville Appeal says in regard to this:
.sIt is pleasing to the citizens of Marys-
vile to know that they have an admins
tration which effects reforms and savings
when they set out TO do it and who, while
considering the rights of the corporations
supplying the city with comm ODDITIES in a
temperate manner, still refuse to be bull
dozed or cajoled from position taken in
the interest of those who pay the taxes. :"
There is great deal Of political talk
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

,Louis-3, 6, 8. Batteries-Terry. and Kilt
redge, Donahue and Mcfarland. Umpire
Mcfarland. Game called; rain.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Aug. 6.-The grandest
uphill game ever played at Eastern Park was
the visitors led by ten runs, but the heavy
hitting and erratic playing lasted only one
inning and Daub gave way to Harper at the
close OF the nth inning. Score: Brooklyns-
Ies-Daub and Grim, Taylor and Clements.
Umpire-Hurst.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 6.-No game.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

here. Colonel Forbes is mentioned fer
the judicial bench and A. c. Forbes for
Supervisor.
Attorney Richard Belcher, who has been
down to San Francisco on an important
business matter, has returned.
The County Clerks office has issued
seven marriage licenses during July.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
Hon bu an An. erIcnn.

LONDON, ENG, Aug. 6.-This was the
last day of the Brighton August meeting.
The race for the Preston handicap was
won by Mr.. Sibary's formerly Richard
Croker's) Eau Gallie Qate Utica); Fursee-
bush was second and Quill third,
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07
astoria Cannerymem,s Notice.

ASTORIA. Or, Aug. 6.-This evening
the cannerymen all posted notices that
they would pay but 8 cents per pound for
salmon the balance of the season. which
closes August TO- The fishermen have re-
fused to accept the terms offered, as the
season practically closed this evening.
The river is filled with salmon, but the
quality is poor, because it is so late that
they all are Just about ready to spawn.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

Jasper Ayres b. z. by IRIS (Perkins)
Homeward br. s. by Strathway (Carkel 3
Galette blk m. by -- Hodges ...... - 4
George Washington b. G by ~ 60. (smith)...1 Q 3
Time, 2:1s-2:l71a-2:I7.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

Special matcn, $3.50 aside, two in three
Dgitais, b. g. by Strathway (Rogers) .2 2l1
Billie Button. b. e., by Alexander Button
Time 2:321h-2:251h ~
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TrottIng; 2:le class. Purse $500.

Trotting; 2:18 class. Purse $500.
Nutwood Wilkes, ch. s.. by Guy Wilkes
Ida w, (Cecil) )................ ....... l
Mamie Griffin, blk. M, by Black Bird, (Sui-
livan) 49,. 2
Clay s. b. s., by Grover olay, AGannon) ..... a 8
Charivari, b. M, by Starting, (Lafferty) & 2
Myrtle Thorn, br. M, by Grandissmo
(McManuS) A 3 &
Stella, b. M, by George Washington, (Smithl dist
Time, 2:l61s-2:1S14-2:19
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-07

You good dresSers WiW eUi-
IDENTIFY appreciate Uh0t We're
doing When you take into con-
siderotion the high character of
goods We handle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12
Horticultural Society.

The Otero County horticultural Soci-
ETY. met at Armory Hall last Saturday
afternoon.
Hon. ]. II. Crowley road a paper on
how to care for nursery stock received in
the fall.
A. O. Conner gave his experience on
fall and spring setting.
W. r, Gibson advised that trees be
buried in trenches, root and top.
1t was decided that all grapes, goose
berries, raspberries; currants, pie plant,
ETC., be set in the fall and covered up
where.set.
M. Badger made report on the pro-
posed Farmers Institute. It. was decid-
cd to hold an institute in Rocky Ford in
January. A committee on program was
appointed, consisting Of p. X. Blinn,
chairman; w. r. Gibson, M. Badger, A.
| @. Conner and VIM. Matthew'S.
E. Nj. Berry presented q circular on
blight prepared by M. B. Waite Of the
government staff, Washington. This
article may be found in the departments
report for 1895. pages 295- -298. The writ.
or has made q special study Of blight and
gives the remedies and full treatment.
The article is valuable one md Hon
J. H. Crowley says it should be studied
by every fruit grower and it's directions
followed.
The next meeting will be held Satur
day, Dec. 9th, at which time the follow
ing program will be given:
Winter Care Of Fruit by Z. L. Mum
ford; Winter Protection Of Trees Frou
Rabbits by G.. A. Jones; paper by w. X
Gibson on subject to be chosen later..
There should be full turnout at tn,
next meeting. not only to hear the pa
pers to be read, but TO complete arrange
ments for the Farmers and Fruit Grow
ers' Institute. As the circus men say
Don't forget the day and date."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12

"A growing community u subject 70
some incUnveuiences not experienced by
p nou-proarcssive people. As a rapid
growing boy soon becomes too large for
bis last suit OF clothes 30 does town like
: Rocky Ford feel crampcd by tho commo.
dious accomodntions OF short time pre-
yious. The growth Of Rocky Ford is be-
ing forcibly. presented to the members Of
the school board. In one room between
90 and 70 small scholars are crowded,
md in another over 70 pupils are daily
ssseuabled. Where there are only 60 sim
gle seats for the accommodation Of over
20 pupils there u necessarily crowding
Of two In scat. which gives neither pu.
pills NOR teacher a fair show for doing
their work; The late school census
showed $40 children OF school ase. Tho
snrollmsnt in the six rooms is 32s. We
suspect that few districts can shoy a
larger proportion Of children attending
npasool. The directors nrc considering
nsans % relieve the hur.ful pressure
MAt exists. A. least two additional
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12
OTERo COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
FOWLER.

FOWLER.
w. E. Alexander Of Denvcr, represent
ing tho new Town Site Co. OF Fowler,
was here Monday. He is getting every
thing in frst-clnss shape for o boom in
1897.
We had given mp hope of Mr.. Wei
lands election but he got there just the
same.
L. r. Fenlason was OH our streets Sat-
urday.
D. b. Leo made q business trip to
Pueblo yesterday.
Everybody should come out to hear
Rev. Baker, our new pastor.
The new Town Co. has donated five
lots for the M. E. church and parsonage.
McPhilimy Bros. threshed over 200
bushels Of first-olass alfalfa seed.
We need come one to buy seed, grain,
hay and beans, and everything that the
farmers have to sell. A good live man
with good large stock Of general NOR
chandise could do good business hero.
We now have livery stable, Gilbert
& Richards proprietors. First-class rigs
Mt reasonable rates.
Mr.. Cox. the eastern grocer, is deliver
They can't stand him off till fall, but
have to walk up and pay the cash.
Our schools are progressing finely. II
pays to hire good teachers.
II. P. Hard & Sons are very busy bal.
ing and shipping hay.
Fourteen teams started for the cedars
this afternoon.
There was social dance at Mr.. Har.
desty's ono night last week.
The Alfalfa Land & Cattle Co. hns q
car of lumber on track here with which
to build some stock yards. Since Nc
Kinley is elected they have TO have more
room and hnvo put on five new mon tC
help do the work. Hurrah for Mckin
Icy. Ett
Before taking and after taking
Taylor's election.
A large party Of land-seekers from tht
Gust via. the Mo. r. will be here some
time this week to look over the Fowler
country.
We need bridge across the river thor
We would have railroad composition and
be TINT much ahead Of our sister towns
Well get there by and by.
There will be mn entertainment and
supper at the school house Thnnksgiv
ing evening, Nov. &c. Everybody come
Well, Bro. Barkley, we have tonight /,
good fight. The war is over for foul
years. Let's shake hands und hurrah fol
McKinley.
| No BAD.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12

Water in tho canal ngnin.
J. II. Hackworth has moved back OF
this side Of the river. Welcome.
Thos. G.. Taylor made trip to Pueblo
Monday.
Now election 10 over let's all settle
down to work.
The ball given nt Auckland school
house recently wns well attended nnd
Ordwny. Manzanola and Rocky Ford
wore represented.
DIR. E. M. Cannnrt's new residence |,
almost ready for occupancy by his broth
or from kansas.
Miss Bessie Curtis hns fully recovered
from a rccent ilinees.
Mr.. Lundeen hns sent his children Il
Pueblo to attend school
Jesse johnson lost one Of his tlne hors
cs from some unknown causc.
Farmers arc almost through thrcahins
alfalfa sccd.
General corn husking Ia near ut hnnd
Some have commenced and report the
yield much better thnn wus expected and
quality fine.
Agent Gilbert wns ono Of the busics,
men in Olncy Inst Tuesday night, We'd
nesdny and Thursday taking election re.
turns for his fricnds. He says the,
carnc all right.
L. w. Walters, superintendent Of tho
Y. Il. x w. Co., was on our streets the
first Of the week.
Tho Glenn Falls 1.-Two Stock Co. il
lNn "a fs,.s, lut - g. n
ton.
o. F: Comstock ia reported to be on
tho sick List.
DIR, B. A. Pedcn was on our streets 70.
Gently. Ask tho DIR. how election went.
VIM. Diamond went to Ordwny Fn.
day night last Ho furnished music for
the ball given there.
Robert Mattson has loft for Galntea
where he will rcfnnin for tho winter. Ol.
ney hns Lost aud Galatca gained.
Agent Gilbert reports business on the
Mo. T. picking up considerably. Sever.
nj train loads OF stock have been shipped
from Pueblo, Ordway, Arlington and
Chivington Of late.
A. +. Enyart was at Pueblo Friday.
he tolls ms hc will ship n train load Of
stock from Ordwny this week. Alb 10 a
rustler.
L. Hartig Of Cripple Creek wins on our
streets recently. He is buying hay and
grain OF our farmers.
John T. Mock returned Saturday from
Missouri where ho has been visiting rcln.
tives for few weeks.
Miss Creiell, teacher Of the Bob Creek
echool, visited her parents on Saturday
and ON Sunday with daughter Of MIR.
md Mrs. l.. Snipp at Pueblo.
U. Know.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12

Tho school at Lake View with nm on.
rollmcnt Of 30, J. H. wnsson teacher, Il
progressing very nicely. The attend.
nucc 10 especially good.
The Horsc Creek school is doing OK.
cellent work with Misc Eflie Webster
MS teacher.
Dist. No. 20 now boasts Of four school
houses. One Of tho now ones is about
ready for occupancy and the other will
coon be ready for the plaster.
Mr.. HUFF and son have gone to Kansas
to look after their interests in that state.
The farmers nrs now threshing their
second crop Of alfalfa.
Geese and ducks nrc now quite plenti.
ful on the reservoir and tho boys have
much sport after them.
Quite a number of the farmers are los
ing their hogs with tho plague. Otbers
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12
The Companion Calendar.

1t is said That the expense OF
making the Companion Art Calen-
der for 1897 was SO great that had
it been published in the usual
quantity it could not be sold for
less than one dollar. -Four benuti-
full female figures are reproduced
on four folding pages. Each figure
is Autographed in twelve colors,
being true reproduction Of the
original water-color painting,
which was selected because of its
excellence Of design and charm of
color and tone. The size of encl,
OF the four folding pages is 10A by
6 inches.
1t is by far the best piece OF
color work the Com panion has ever
offered. Both MS a calendar and
rs gem Of the lithographer's art,
it is SO attractive that it becomes a
valuable addition to the mantel or
centre-table of any room. II is
given free to all new subscribers
sending Sl.75 to the Companion
for the year 1897, who receive also
the paper free from the time the
subscription is received till Janu-
ary l, 1897.
Celebrating in 1897 its seventy
first birthday, the Companion
offers its readers many exception
ally brilliant features. Fully two
hundred Of the most famous men
and women of both continents
have contributed to the next years
volume of the paper. For free Il
Illustrated Prospectus address The
Youths Companion, 205 Columbus
Ave-, Boston, Mass.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12
On the Capitol Plan.

A great inquest is in progress in Dem
yer over the financial remains OF the
state fair which was held there during
the carnival. None Of the premiums
that were promised to exhibitors have
been paid and none are likely to be be-
cause the management OF tho fair was al
lowed TO drop into the hands Of persons
who supposed that all state institutions
were TO be run on the state capitol plan
Birks Cornforth, tho general secretary.
paid to himself and an assistant S3i3 for
three days work-exactly in accordance
with the capitol idea, but this brought
the fnir's exchequer to grief. Aiter pay.
ing the hire Of the four tents and other
current expenses it had nothing left.
However, tho Arkansas valleys great
exhibits from Rocky Ford and Canon
City had some pretty good advertising 90
that the fair was not altogether for moth.
ing. At least Mr. Cornfcrth does not
think so.-Pueblo Chicitain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12
Well All ln, Their.

Before Mr.. Kendall had recited doz.
cn lines all were interested, and before
the entertainment was half over tho ap-
plnuse bud assumed tho form Of an ovn-
ton. II was the most successful cnter-
tainmentsever given in Sacketts Hnrbor.
-Sackctts Harbor IN. " Correspond
cpt.
Mr.. Kendall will be in Rocky Ford
Friday evening, Nov. q. You can buy q
be better to buy full course ticket for
el.SO,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12
Kinney has just re-
ceived a Car load each
of Kansas Flour and
Divide Potatoes.

C. N. Shelton is agent for a
patent Carpet Stretcher and Tack
er combined. There is no pulling
and tugging nor bending the back,
nor getting down OH your knees.
The operator maintains an upright
position to stretch and tack car
pets. Price, S1.50. "
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12

We congratulate Alva Adams on his
election % governor and the people Of
the state for selecting q man who has
proved his ability and worth es chief ex-
ecutive.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12

teachers should be employed, but room
is available for only one. Until the time
arrives when more rooms can be built
the old school house could be used for
the smaller scholars. The we'll attosted
efficiency OF our public schools should
not he allowed to suffer for lack Of suffi-
cient room.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12

THE vote for president in Colorado
was about as follows: Bryan, $4,000;
Mckinley $4,000.
Tho Colorado Orchard 20. received
n car load Of fruit trees ut Manzanola on
spring transplnnting.
Albert Connor says that il the inter-
ests OF the wood-haulers are to be pro-
noted it will be necessary to build two
bridges across Timpas creek. But he
thinks that by grading the approaches to
the creek the expense of the bridges can
be saved.
Rocky Ford is putting on city airs
in one particular: We have q clairvoy-
ant doing business in our midst. 1t is to
be hoped that there arc comparatively
few silly people here who desire to pour
money down that kind of a rat hole.
The sale of delinquent lands begun
at La Junta on Monday. Treasurer
Reynolds is very properly not rushing
the sale.
W. H. Brooke of the Peters Shoe
Co. was doing business with our NOR.
chants on Monday.
The valley is just now having more
than the usual amount Of cloudy and
threatening weather.
If you have not purchased season
ticket in the library lecture course you
should do 80 at once.
-Guy Wood was decidedly mad one
morning last week when he found that
during the night some thief had stolen q
stand Of bees aud his second best ovor.
coat. The thief had better keep thni
hive we'll concealed il he don't want tc
get in the Jug.
-Demorest's Christmas number opens
with most interesting article called
.sThe Cradle Of Christianity" being 30
ries Of sketches Of the Holy Land, writ
ten by Rev. Or. Thomas P. Hughes, wht
has travelled all over that part Of tn n.
world. II is copiously illustrated will
several full-page nnd muny other smnllel
pictures,
For several weeks Mrs. Wright hns
been absent from the Swink hotel, It bc
ing run temporarily by Rev. S. j. GreeaI
On Monday r. NJ. Hines took charge o
the hotel, Mr.. Greear moving to l. Den
nes' new dwelling.
Arc your flues safe?
Next Wednesday evening, Nov. Is
the Woodmen will elect officers. Le
every peighbor be present.
IT. G. Mnson, La Junta barber, In
been arrested for bignmy. His Missour
wife hns appeared to prosecute him.
John A. Martin Of the In Junt
Times takes the defcnt OF Bryan hard
too hard.
Those OF our farmer subscribers will
whom money is particularly scarce mn!
have produce that it will suit us to take
Call and sec IL we can trade.
Tho wills OF J. Il. Burr's new brio
i dwelling are Eppronchipv conlplctiou.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS. MEETING

ofhco Of tho Rocky Ford Canal. Reservoir.
Land, Loan nnd Trust Co.
Rocky Ford, Colo. Nov. Il, 1895.
Notice Is hereby given that tho Annual
Meeting Of the Stockholders Of tho Rocky
Ford Canal. Reservoir. Land, Loan and Trust
Co. Ill DO held at O. A. II. Hail In Rocky
Ford, Colo. Monday. Dec. II, isss. 1t 10
oclocf. a. fn., for the purpose Of clcctInr q
board OF i've directors for tho ensuing ,car
and tho transaction OF any other business
properly coming before tho meeting. In ad.
dition to the yearly report of tho standing Of
the company. IN estimate will bc submitted
OF tho cost OF mn improved orossing nt ApIsh.
spa crock. for action thereon by tho stock
holders, Stockholders will vote In person or
by proxy. and will be entitled TO ono vote for
each share OF stock standing In their rcspcc-
1.-Two namcs on the hooks of the company.
BY order Of the board Of Directors.
2ts q. W. swINk, President.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12

I'm precinct No. VIM. Green was q
candidate and also ono Of the judges.
qhis. Il ~ alleged, was a violation OF
Jay and might throw out tho returns Of
thst prscincs. This irrcgularity was the
basis for . rumor that Senator Swink's
pisotioo would be contested by Mr.. DAM
esuo. II such move was ever contem-
plsasd u has bcen abandoned.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-11-12

President Mckinley will not have 70
advertise for applicants for succeasor
for Postmaster Salyer.
-Bryan's defeat hns not stopped tho
growth Of Rocky Ford's business inter.
ests. We arc to have new drug store
+. E. Patterson Of Colorado Springs
opening up in half Of tho room occupied
by w. L. Harris. Ho will be ready for
business next week.
Tho Rocky Ford Melon Growers
Association met last Saturday. The
principal business was tho consideration
Of tho bylaws by sections. Tho Associ.
alton Is laying solid foundations and tho
promise 10 that an organization Of great
ynluc to tho valley will be perfected.
Nov. 2lst.
Tho good, old.time southern darkey
with his queer customs and superstitions
is admirably set forth In tho Christmas
number Of Demorests Magazine by
Mary Annnble Fanton. Howard Hell.
mick contributes six full.page drawings
tcfistic and delightful.
j. II. Woodbury.. ono Of our now cit
icons, wns printer in Denver until the
general introduction Of type.sctting ma
chimes, when he prudently concluded
that farming and fruit growing was pref.
erablc to printing. A number Of his
Denver friends were at our Inst fair and
brought back such glowing accounts of
mined to cast his lot with us.
- Saturday last Senator Swink was
showing tho attractions OF the valley to
Mrs. Whitman Of Olney and made sale
OF an eligible ten.acre tract. Mrs. Whit
man very sensibly thinks the Rocky
Ford country Just the locality 10 select
for a permanent home.
1.-THE Mighty Present" is tho title OF
the lecture by r. NJ. Bnrns, ID. D., next
"Wednesday evening, Nov. Is. This is
tho first lecture in the very attractive
course provided by the Public Library
Association.
Tho successful Mckinley Rcpubli.
cans propose to have ratification meet
ing Saturday night. No particulars OF
the program have been furnished us.
-District court convened at La Junta
on Monday with Judge Dixon on the
bench. On Tuesday court adjourned to
Monday, Jan. IL. Mason, tho bigamist,
was given year at Canon City.
w. II. Anderson Of Holbrook says
the scarcity of water during the past
season was in the nature Of blessing in
disguise. He says that to the lack of
water may BIO attributed the unusually
large crop Of alfalfa seed. He is of the
opinion that farmers can have better
,rops by irrigating with one.half tho wa.
Tor that many have been accustomed to
using.
In thin issue will be found tho open.
!g ng chapters Of an interesting serial,
sNha ~ f.,t,,,,p ~ sfT II