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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-28

The lesson OF Memorial day is to
keep fresh tho memories of our llustri-
trious dead, to preserve intact what they
fought for and saved, to keep alive the
patriotic spirit and resolve in the irnmor-
tai words Of Abraham Lincoln, "thut
from these honored dead we take in
creased devotion to the cause for which
they gave the last full measure OF devo.
tion, that we here highly resolve that
these dead shall not have died in vain
that this nation under God shall have a
new birth OF freedom, and that govern
ment OF the people, by the people, for the
people shall not perish from tho Garth. u
Such being the high purpose of Memoir.
al Day the G. A. r. does we'll to discour-
age games and sports which tend to con-
vert the occasion into noisy holiday,
We sympatize with the G.. A. R. in their
efforts to suppress the races and other
sporting programs which arc out of
harmony with the sentiment and pur.
pose OF Decoration Day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-28
SURVIVORS AT cE,tETEHY.


SERVICES AT CEMETERY.
The Post md Corps and school children
will form hollow square around the
graves.
Address by the commander.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Reading Of order by tho adjutant.
Song.
Address by commander.
Salute the dead.
Address by the chef officer OF the day.
Decoration OF graves by Charlie Robins,
Clara Guthrie, Archie Todd and Clara
Webster.
Decoration Of unknown grave by school
children.
Chaplain closing.
Hymn, "My Country 'Tis Of Thee"
Benediction.
AFTERNOON.
Services at tho NJ. E. church at 2 2o'cloc!s
Opening address by the commander.
Salute the dead.
Welcome by the commander.
Music.
Service by tho officers of the Post.
Attention.
Music.
Address by Rcv. s. J. Groear.
Music.
Benediction.
[Grand Marshal will have charge Of
forming line of march,
Committee on flowers Ollie Baker
May Irvine, Gertrude Guthrie, Lulu
Hines, Mamie Wasson, Myrtle Clark
Minnie Gerbing, Efiie Webster, Geo
Tedd. Harry Badger, Paul Burr, Simon
Wyckoff, Curtis Phenicie, Hurry Robins
Will Webster.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-28
PROGRAM,

Tho G. A. r. post and W. r. @. will u.s.
semble Mt the G. A. r. hall at $50 n. nj.
All societies which wish to participate
will form in line to march to cemetery
at the bugle call at 10 a. M, Mt q. A.
II, hall,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-28
THURSDAY. MAY 2s, 1896.

We trust that our readers will mol
forget the evening exercises at the M. f.
church next Saturday. Tho ladies oi
tho w. r. c. hnve provided most OK
cellent program and the house should be
crowded. Attend the decoration services
in tho morning. hear the address md
othor services at the church in the after.
noon, and don't forget the ladies pro,
gram in the evening.
Every resident OF the valley should
advise his friends OF tho east, who arc
thinking OF making change, to come to
the Arkansas valley. 1t can't be boat MS
a farming md horticultural district and
as a sanitarium ior lung troubles 10 un-
equalled. A good way to acquaint your
eastern friends with the advantages oil
tho Rocky Ford country is to send them
the Enterprise for three or six months,
including n copy of our special illustrat-
ed edition, tho supply Of which is not yet
exhausted.
1t has been many years since Rocky
Ford celebrated tho glorious Fourth
Tho rule has been to give way for other
towns. There is no town in tho county
which has such advantages for entertain.
ing a large crowd as possessed by Rocky
Ford. Our abundant shade is Grca!
attraction on July day. And then,
there's our artesian water and the large
ampithenter at the Fair grounds. These
inducements, coupled with the fact Of
Rocky Ford's central location, would
draw a great crowd to the "watermelon
metropolis" But il we celebrate, an
early start must be made.
The directors af the Arkansas Valley
Fair association held a meeting ut the
office OF Secretary Hall on Tuesday to
complete the compilation Of the premium
list and make other arrangements for the
fair Of September 2, and 4. The liberal
premium list Of last year was largely
adopted. In the speed ring the prizes
were increased, which will attract o
larger number OF fine and fast horses
than ever before. The riders of bicycles
will have tho pleasure OF competing for
many rich prizes. The fair management
is making every effort TO make the fair Of
1856 the very best yet held, and ask the
active and hearty cooperation OF the
farmers and business men of all Otero
county. The annual fairs at Rocky Ford
have been more powerful in influencing
the immigration of many OF our new citi-
zens than is generally believed. Hence,
let the fairs not only be kept up to the
standard Of the past, but constantly made
better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-05
kEENE-HANFORD,
The Younger Tragedian Will Act
With and Manage the Elder.

Charles B. Hanford. the young Washing
ton tragedian. returned home at noon today
from Chicago, from whence was announced
the news that he had consnmmatei a Geal
with Mr.. Thomas w. Keene, by which
that tragedtan will be accompanied by and
under the management Of the younger
tragedian next season.
In explanation of the affair to a Star re-
porter this afternoon Mr.. Hanford said /:
Il am happy to say that Mr.. Keene will be
under my management next season, and
think l have by this arrangement reached
the turning point in my professional career.
You know the way of the young tragedian
is hard, for he is in a measure considered
a transgressor. Our plan is along the lines
of the Booth-Barrett combination. 1t will
not, however, be exactly joint starring
tour, was the tour of Booth and Barrett
Mr. Barrett was equally starred with Mr.
Booth, while / will be featured, or as you
might say, out-starred. i shall surround
Mr.. Keene and myself with a strong COM
pany and open in October, the company
supporting me in my repertoire for three
or four weeks. Mr.. Keane will then Join
me- and the company will then support him
in his plays, which 1 will by that time have
in good shape, and l will assume the lead
ing parts of his repertory or the parts
similar to those played by Mr.. Barrett
while with Mr.. Booth. Mr.. Keene's sea-
son Will continue Tor ten weeks, possibly
twelve, and principally in the large cities
after which / shall continue the tour my
self, going over much the same territory
/ played last year, picking gu. the towns
where I have reason 20 look for remun-
erative returns.
by my arrangement with Mr.. Keene 1
have entire charge of his tour, the booking
Of his route, the rehearsal of his plays,
and one plan contemplates relieving as
far as possible, Mr.. Keene from all bother
of management or rehearsal / shall have
his plays all rehearsed before he joins the
company, and he will have nothing to do
but step in and play, probably after one
rehearsal Of his scenes for any little in
cidental personal business.
THE repertoire will include Richard I'LL
'Richelieu,' Hamlet 'Othello,' Merchant
Of Venice Louis XII and Julius Caesar
In the latter play Mr.. Keene will play the
part of Cassius and l will, of course do
Marc Antony, though 1 may play Brutus
part of the season. 1 will during my own
tour also do 'Virginius,' Damon and
Pythias' and perhaps other plays.
Offers Of time at certainties and with.
guarantees are already rolling in. My
for week. 1 had really no idea that the
combination would meet with so much and
such f1attering favor with the managers
through the country. 1 could fill Mr..
Keenes ten weeks in half an hour, but /
shall go easy and take the best.
Il am proud to be associated with Mr.
kecne, who is unquestionably the repre-
sentative tragedian of America and &C.
cupfes more nearly than any that par
ticular niche left vacant by the death
of Edwin Booth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-05
Prof. ProctOr's May Ball,

National Rifles Armory presented a pref
ty sight last evening, it being the occasion
Of the annual May ball and exhibition of
fancy dancing. given by Prof. Proctor and
daughter to their scholars. The decora-
lions were in extreme good taste, and. cou-
pied with the happy, beaming faces of the
children. most enhancing picture was
presented. The usual browning of the NAV
queen was gone through with, the fairy
IKE scenes being participated in by some
half hundred little tots and their elders.
Then followed thirty fancy dances by the
scholars, all Of which were given in a man
ner that reflected the highest credit upon
their teachers, and brought out enthusiastic
applause from the audience. Flowers were
passed over the footlights in great profu-
sion, the gay colors adding to the pleasure
Of the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-05
MORTON CADETS TO DRILL.
They Will Appear Tonight on the
Floor of Convention Hall.

Floor of Convention Hall.
The Morton Cadets will give an exhibition
drill this evening in Convention Hall, be-
ginning promptly at o o'clock. The COM
pany is to leave for Savannah, Ga, Satur-
day evening next, to participate In the in
terstate competitive drill, to be held in
that city May 11-16, and, in preparation for
the contest, has been drilling several hours
each evening for the past six weeks. The
team is now in gilt-edged condition, and, In
compliance with many requests, Capt. Shil-
ling has consented to give the public an
opportunity to observe the manner In
which the Mortons hope to win first prize
at Savannah.
The company will wear its black fatigue
uniform The time for beginning the drill
is fixed at 8 o'clock for the reason that the
annual inspection of the sixth battalion oc-
ours at o'clock in the hail. The public is
invited to witness the drill of the Mortons
entrance to the hall being through the Ma
tional Guard armory. The floor was recent
ly polished and waxed for the ball of the
Odd Fellows, and the company will be
somewhat handicapped by the slippery con-
dition of the surface.
The engineer corps has finally deter
mined to send q team to Savannah, to COM
pete against New York, New Jersey,
Georgia and other noted rifemen, and the
detachment will leave with the Morton
Cadets Saturday evening. Capt. Ehilling's
company will probably make a short parade
before going to the depot, headed by the
Mount Pleasant Field Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-05

No other hams arg so mild,
so sweet, and at the Same time,
so delicious as the famous
SMITHFIELD HAMS. All
the smaller sizes here.
N. w. Burchell, 1925 F St.
ny+14d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-05

Our sunni er stocks are all in, and you
never saw finer stocks of Baby Carriages,
Refrigerators, Ice Chests, Wire Window
and Door Screens, Villa and Lawn Furni-
tire and Porch Blinds, Mating and Linen
Loose Cover and Awning Materials.
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Woodward :, Lothrop,
10TH nth SITS. N w. :, - :,
The Store is New Each DaY,

For the great and steady outflow of merchandise gives
opportunity for the presentation of the latest coors
conceptions combinations and creations of the clever
est artists of fasHlion-home and abroad. The high
quality and splendid onpeteness of the stocks were
never more apparent. Prices quite low
Some very specially good values follow:
The herald., 1896-10-28
POMONA.
The Rain so Heavy as to Cause Consid-
cradle Damage.

POMONA, Oct 2I--About 4: 30 o'clock
flooding the streets so that they were
impossible for pedestrians. At this
hour, 7:30, they are still impossible. The
streets became rivers and all depres-
sions lakes, the like of which was never
before seen in Pomona. The cause of
the flood is reported to be a waterspout
near Lordsburg.
Reports are that two men were
drowned at North Pomona, but they
cannot be verified, as no communication
can be had with that point both tele-
graph and telephone lines being out of
order.
At the ranch of Mr.. True, near Lords
burg, a man was struck by lightning
during the storm, but whether fatally
cannot as yet be learned. Washouts are
reported on both roads and the South
ern Pacific passenger trains are tied up
here tonight This is the first time that
cloudburst has ever happened so near
this city.
There is report here that man was
struck by lightning a few miles north of
here.
Rain began to fal about midnight and
at a. M one and one-half inches had
fallen. There have been showers all
day, making two inches. The eastbound
$3.50 local was held at Spadra and an
eastbound freight relieved before reach
ing Ontario. Much damage is reported
to orchards and roads.
Two meetings will be held here this
week in the political tent by the ladies'
one on Wednesday and the other Thurs
day evening
The herald., 1896-10-28
RAINS IN TIE FOOTHILLS
Washouts On tie Southern Pacific and
the Santa Fe
The Damage Comparatively Slight, and
the Breaks Will Probably Be
Repaired Today.

Several washouts along the lines of
both the Southern Pacific and Santa
Fe railroads between this city and San
Bernardino, resulting from the heavy
downpour of rain in the foothills above
the roads yesterday afternoon have been
reported Just the extent of damage
done was not known, but is was thought
to be slight
The Santa Fe road was washed out In
several places between Cucamonga and
North Ontario. A heavy precipitation
of rain was falling all the afternoon,
and it is estimated that the downfall
amounted to between three and four
inches. This water rushed down from
the hills to the north and carried the
track away in several places. A force
of men has already been sent out to
repair the damage done, and it is thought
that the washouts will all be fixed by
| this evening.
| On the Southern Pacific washouts We're
| reported between San Dimas and
| Lordsburg, and also between Covina
ana Ontario. The damage on this route
| is known to be slight. and it was eX-
| pected to have the road in running order
by this morning. A force of men was
sent out last night to make the neces-
| sary repairs. The principal washout
on this road is between Covina and
| Ontario. AS a result of cloudburst in
| the hills north of Ontario. torrent of
| water rushed down and carried out con-
| siderable of the track near that place
| The heavy precipitation all along the
| foothills which fell yesterday afternoon
, is very unusual event for this time of
| the year.
RAILROAD NOTES,
! T. K. Stateler of San Francisco, gen.
! eral agent for the Northern Pacific
! railway, arrived in this city yesterday,
( md is looking after the business inter-
t. sts of his company here.
/ 3ohn Simpson, commercial agent of
| the Southern Pacific company with
! headquarters in Santa Barbara, is in
! the city.
| e. Shillingsbury, Southern Pacific
| agent at Ventura, is in the city on busi-
ness.
| r. G. Stevens general agent of the
| Great Northwestern. arrived in this
| city from Seattle last evening.
| Phillips Rock Island excursion
brought sixty eight people into the state
| MDnday
The herald., 1896-10-28
LITTLE BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
Police Court Justices Find Plenty oi
Leisure Time

But little business was transacted in
the police courts yesterday, and that
was quickly disposed of
j. G. Gaddis was arraigned on charge
of robbery, for relieving Sam Hinckley
of his watch and chain while drunk a
week ago. Examination on the charge
was set for the 2Sth at 80.
Edward Godfrey a huge negro, was ar
raigned for having stabbed Dan Mack,
laborer. in the Sunrise saloon, on Los
Angeles street, near First, on Monday
night AS he had no counsel, the matter
was continued until today, when date
for his examination will be set
The examination of Lee Chez and All
Gin, on charge of burglarizing the
room of countryman several weeks
ago, was continued until today for hear
ing.
Mabel Ferry, George Miller and Ma
mie Brown, Alameda a-street damsels
appeared to answer a disturbance OF
the peace charge, preferred by one OF
their frail companions, with whom they
had row Sunday night. All pleaded
not guilty, and had trial set for No
vember next.
DIR. William Ward. who was taken in
on q charge of obstructing the sidewalk
Mt First and Spring streets Monday af-
ternoon by engaging in a political dis
cussion, was arraigned, pleaded not
guilty, and trial was set for the 4th OF
next month. tfug
Three vagrants caught sleeping in box
cars were in the prisoners dock Two
OF them were given 30-day fioaters. the
third being an old offender and a gem
crafty Worthlessl character, was allotted
sixty days straight. in which to work on
the chain gang.
The herald., 1896-10-28
GULL FIGHTERS.
They Arc the Most Characteristic Ele.
ment OF Soviile's Population.


Inent OF SeyiiIe's Population.
The bull fights alere in southern Spain
preserve a distinct type. Theytwere to the
population OF Seville what the awnings
were to the town--its most characteristic
element. The clean shaven face and the
hair cut square about tho BROW may have
much to do with this distinction, but in
any case there it is, and the type is hand
some. With age it may tend to brutality,
but the young, slim eSpada or chulo has a
beautiful and II really refined face. The
costume, even out Of the arena is as dis
tinctive-tho low, stiff, broad brmmed
sombrero, the short jacket, the ruffled shirt
fastened at the neck and wrists with links
Of gold. But In Seville SO many men
modelled themselves upon the bull fighter
chat had to look for the pigtail under the
broad hat to tell the real from tho sham.
Its school of bull fighting accounts for
the prominence the town gives to the na.
tional pastiInc. The ring may be closed,
but there is no forgetting the sport. The
merest children, almost babes in arms
play at IL IN the streets, though, judging
from one swag2cr performance we saw.
their game is in defiance of the law For
this fight retired square off busy street
was the arena. When Sse took our places
in a convenient doorway, tine bull, a small
boy about 10 years old perhaps came dash
ing in. tie held on his head u broad board
armed with horns. Into this the ban
derilleros had to be stuck, and there was o
ring between the horns through which tho
cspada s wooden sword had to PASS before
the bull could be considered duly killed.
Everything was dpne in proper style
There were even chulos waving ragged red
cloaks. 1t was to us the chubby faced,
haxen haired little cspada came to ask the
permission. lie flung down his hat
at our feet with an air that might have
given points to Guerrita But when he
turned for action the arena was empty,
nothing TO be seen but tho heels of bull,
chulos and banderilieros disappearing
around corner, a policeman in full chase.
elizabeth Il. PennelF in Century.
The herald., 1896-10-28
A MEDAL FROM CONGRESS.
America's Tardy Eccogn;tion OF the In.
yentor of tho LiFcboat.

ventor OF the Lifcboat.
Mr.. ". S. Harwoed contributes to St.
Nichols a sketch Of Joseph Francis, in
ventor Of the lifeboat. Mr.. Harwood says.
In 1857 he received the unusual honor oi
the thanks of congress. In 1888 gold
medal was voted for his services to man
kind ard on April 10, 1880, in the historic
blue room of the White House at Washing
ton, this beautiful medal, the most costly
one ever bestowed by, the government of
the United States upon an American citi
zen, was formally presented to Mr.. Fran
els by President Harrison. Mr. Harrison
referred TO the medal as the tribute of a
grateful country to "A citizen who had rem
deroti conspicuous service to mankind and
in his address said:
"Ihe tributes you have received from
foreign countries to tire value of your lie
saving appliances Gre now tardily but gen
crously and flttinsly confirmed and crown
ed by this testimonial from your own. Tt
was not enough that the savage wreckcr
should be driven from the coast, for the
arm OF the sympathizing watcher who had
taken his place was still shortened and i'm
potent TO save. You have given it power
YOU have made it possible for tho shoro
to send succor to the ship. You have in
'SItSN "4.,A oeESScstSei dpplI.htSS tiltib liiNc
saved many thousands of human lives.
Not many Of these have been ablo to know
or to thank the man who saved them, but
tho nation today voices the gratitude of
these and many thousands moro who will
owe their deliverancc to you. In the name
of the American congress and the Amcri-
can people now place this medal of honor
in yoGr hand" "
The medal is of large size. 1t cost &c.
600. - was designed by tho well known
sculptor Augustus st. Gaudens. A por-
trait bust OF Mr.. Francis, in relief, els the
center and ia surrounded b. IS diamonds
This is the inscription:
"Ihe United States Of America by act of
congress, 81 August, 1888, to Joseph
Francis, inventor and framer of the means
for the life saving service of the country"
The rovarsssiows Il ship in distress with
the rescuers at work.
On ono Of the carly days Of April 1892,
an added honcr was awarded to Mr.. Fran
els, one but seldom vouchsefed-in intro
duction, by unanimous consent, to the
United States senate in session.
The herald., 1896-10-28
GLENDALE.
Silver Advocates and Woman Suffrag.
lists Given a Greeting.

GLENDALE. Oct. 27.-The meeting
here Monday evening was a gigantic
success. The hall was packed to over
flowing. People climbed onto the shed
and stood upon the stairs, eager to hear
the good silver doctrine of the speakers
The Eagle Rock valley quartet render
ed some delightful music and great ap-
plause followed the singing. The presi-
dent introduced Judge N. G. Burch. a
silver Republican, who delivered a ring
ing speech favoring the free coinage OF
silver and was followed by s. A. w. Car
yer in an address along the same lines
After more music, Mrs. Anna b. An
drews was introduced and spoke as a
Democrat who believed heartily in the
right of woman to the ballot.
All the speakers were enthusiastically
cheered and the meeting closed with
loud applause.
The herald., 1896-10-28
DEFECTS IN THE JAIL.
Much Inconvenience Caused by the First
S+tuEfop SGss Rainfall.

The storm on Monday night had its
enectupon the new city jail and showed
clearly the defective work that has been
done, or rather left undone, on certain
portions OF the building The storm
water cutters along the roof either be-
came clogged up or were not large
enough to carry off the water, and as
consequence overfiowed, flooding the
basement and engine room
IN Justice Owens court room, too, the
skylight leaked and quite a puddle of
water accumulated on the floor The
driveway alongside the building slopes
abFuptlyg, toward the basement and
down z the asphalt rushed a stream of
water that quickly flooded the entire
moor The Waterman who sleeps in the
engine room was awakened by the rush
OF watef aud Sailed to the rescue with
. broom, trying to direct the water
ttrpu6h thf3shallow channels cut in the
asphalt Intended to carry the drainage
20 the cistern built to receive it. His ef
forts were futile and the water spread
0qA over the fioor.
{2fqred IN the basement is the new fur
ntftfei fof Justice Morrisons court room
but sh1clsny itlescaped serious damage.
The herald., 1896-10-28
You May Clean Your Own Jewels.

1fyou happen to possess jewels enough to
make a safe necessity, you probably have
money enough to have them cleaned by
professionals. " But if your diamond en-
gagcment ring CT the pearl brooch whicll
was your mothers is your only gemmod
treasure, it may behoove you to know how
to clean precious stones yourself Dla,
nlonds should be carefully washed in soap.
suds and shaken in u bag filled with bran.
Cut stones should never be rubbed dry,
but rinsed and dried in sawdust. So
should gold ornaments, except that they
may be rubbed with chamois. Amber
should be rubbed with moistcned pulver-
lied chalk and polished with flannel wet
with olive oil. Ivory will recover its white.
hess If brushed with bicarbonate of soda
and hot water Opals, if tarnshed on the
surface, may be made brilliant again by
cleaning with peroxide of zinc and rub
bing with moistened powdered cla1h. .
Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1896-10-28
OLD AND BROKEN IN HEALTH.

a bent, decrepit old man is D. M Nc
Kinney, once prominent attorney, but
row poverty stricken and in broken
health. He has at various times been in
the county hospital, but of late has man.
aged to get around little and take care
of himself Last night he applied at the
receiving hospital for medical treat
ment, being too i'll to walk. He was
taken in and cared for, and will prob
ably be sent back to the county hospital
tOday