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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
Melon Growers Should Organize.

Melon Growers Should Organize.
In letter from g. NJ. Coffman favor
ing a melon growers organization he
says:
~ have always favored q cash system,
especially when dealing with men at a
distance. II I can get cash for what I
produce the grocer will get his money
for goods without Whiting, subscriptions
for our home paper will be paid prompt
ly as we'll as other bills. In order to do
this we must have cash.
Proper Observation-Disclosures would pre-
vent tho shipment Of inferior goods and
a prudent general manager could 30
manage shipments that the markets
would not be overstocked. Prices could
be fixed 30 that consumers could afford
to buy and the commission men handle
our goods at fair profit.
The producer should have something
to say about the price Of hio own articles.
The merchant has a price, why not the
farmer?
I, for one, have been trying to live on
the prices Of commission men and find
they don't feed their customers very we'll.
@, M. CoFFMAN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Boards Of registration were in session
on Tuesday and Wednesday. The next
meeting will be Tuesday next Oct. 20.
The third and last meeting will be held
on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the day proceeding
the election. To secure registration ut
that late hour requires the voter to make
an affidavit and have witnesses. Tho
boards meet at the usual places Of vot-
ing. In Rocky Ford the meetings are
held at the old school honse and the
Swink Hotel hall. Every citizen should
examine the lists and see that his name
ia registered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
Cleanliness Profitable in Hog Raising.

Cleanliness Profitable In Hog Raising.
Lester & Mumford have 80 hogs in
their fattening pens. They have lost no
hogs from cholera or other diseases al
though keeping largo droves for several
years past. They attribute thoir free
dom from disease to the great care taken
OF their hogs. Hogs not allowed to drink
from laterals or ponds, nor do they have
a chance to wallow in tho mud The va
tor they drink is pumped for them twice
daily und runs in troughs in such way
that perfect purity is secured. At fire.
quent intervals the husks and cobs are
gathered and burned, some corn being
mixed with them. The resulting char
coal and charred corn being greatly rel
ished by tho hogs. In the pens are kept
at all times boxes filled with mixture Of
salt, lime and sulphur to which tho hogs
have access at will. All this takes some
trouble, but Lester & Mumiord find it
pays to give strict attention to tho COM
fort and health OF all farm stock, even
hogs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
Sheep Feeding Near Rocky Ford.

The abundance Of hay and corn in the
valley is causing much inquiry for sheep
for feeding. Making an estimate on the
amount Of alfalfa in this portion of the
valley would be wild guessing, but the
amount is enormous. The weather dur
ing the summer was very favorable to
hay making and the alfalfa now in the
stack by the thousands Of tons is of the
very best. Corn, another very important
article of food for sheep, is also quite
plentiful. With such an abundance Of
feed the sheep men are beginning to
make their calculation on feeding very
largely. In running over the names Of
those who would feed this winter, an ag-
gregate OF nearly 10000 sheep was
reached. Among those who contemplate
feeding are the following: Larmore
Bros, T. b. Orcutt and A. @. Conner,
1,5OO each; M. Badger, 1000; J. P. Ste
yenson, Ben. Reed, @. g. Ament and G,
w. Swink, 1000 each; A. Forder, 1000,
with number Of others whose names we
if the sheep can be had at the right pri-
ces that from 10000 to 10000 will be fed
IN this vicinity this winter. A number
OF Holbrook farmers will also be among
the feeders.
On Friday a stranger stepped of the
train for few minutes and asked a few
leading questions. His name we did not
learn, but he promised to stop off soon
and look about for accommodations and
feed for 10000 sheep.
All Of which indicates that the Rocky
Ford country is looking up as sheep
feeding section.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Ex-Governor Adams, in his candida
cy for governor, has the opposition of
the Denver News, that paper has intimat-
ing that Mr.. Adams silver sentiments are
not of tho sterling variety. In recent
speech at Denver, Mr.. Adams said that
he was as true to silver as Mr.. Patter.
son was TO his OWL interests and
to his own ambition. This was
n strong statement, but he proved il. No
man in the state has proved himself a
truer friend to silver legislation than has
Alva Adams. II tho News would pub
lish Mr.. Adams speech in full 1t would
refute all the criticisms which appear in
its columns.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
AROUND THE CORNERS.

Heavy frosts in this vicinity, but some
people are never ready for any change,
even for change Of heart.
A very pleasant surprise wns given
MI, and Mrs, Hallows Friday evening,
some from the Corners participating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoskins md son, Fred
die, are tho guests Of Mr.. Jobee and
family, arriving from Gillette Friday.
They arc favorably impressed with this
valley and arc looking for q location.
They were old friends Of Mr.. Jobes' in
Graham county and old hotel keepers.
We hope they will succeed in finding q
business.
Several land buyers in this vicinity.
MApaR,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
EnterprIsing Rocky Ford Commended.

Enterprislng Rocky Ford Commended.
Judge Jay went to La Junta and
Rocky Ford last Friday and brought
down o wagon load Of canned tomatoes
for Carman Bros. This is all right, but
would il not be better for Las Animas to
get out Of her trance and put mp can
ming factory and build up Las Animas?
Rocky Ford is enterprising; Las Animas
is petrifed; Rocky Ford has Watermel-
on Day and shows her products; Las An
inns has rabbit hunts and burns powder;
Rocky Ford has canning factory and o
creamery; Las Animas has nothing and
no place to put it.-Las Animas Demo-
crat
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
Irrigation Law Suggestions.

At recent meeting Of commissioners
Of irrigation at Denver State Engineer
Sumner recommended that the SALARY Of
the water commissioners be divided pro
RITA in proportion to the acreage Of each
county in use under bitches where such
districts include several counties. He
also thinks superintendent should be
appointed only after having passed IN
examination and that all ditch manage
ments should furnish the water commits
sioners with statements Of the acreage to
be utilized and tho kind Of crop in each
instance designated. This will afford
the proper officers basis for making q
fair distribution Of the water.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
-Onr public library ia n source of

Our public library is source of
much pleasure and instruction to many
of our citizens. 1t is absolutely free to
the public-in fact, too free. There be-
ing no source of regular income and
there having been no entertainments to
replenish the treasury, the association
has been unable to meet even tho low
rent charged. We doubt not but that
when the attention Of the public is called
to the matter the necessary funds will be
provided. Let the library management
call meeting of Interested citizens and
We are confident that steps will be taken
not only to provide for the library's ex-
penses, but to add to its stock of books.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
-Our eateemed fellox-citi,

Our esteemed fellow-citixen, George
@. Maxwell, is candidate on the gold
bug ticket for representative. Mr.. Max
vol should be overwhelmingly defeated
because no is training with tho Wolcott-
Hoffmire faction which seeks to defeat
Senator Teller for reelection. No man
should be elected to the Colorado house
or senate who is not pledged to the sup
port Of Henry M. Teller for the U. Il.
senate. It would be to the everlasting
shame OF Colorado to allow this noble
champion Of free silver to be defeated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
Declines to Run Against swink.

A. f. Bent of this city, whom tho VOL
colt Republicans nominated for state
senator. has, after mature reflection, de-
clined to make tho race, as his business
interests will not permit OF il. The real
reason is probably TINT MI. Bent had no
desire to enact the role Of sucker for the
benefit of the crowd that put him on the
ticket, and in this matter he certainly
manifested good Judgment. Tho vacan-
cy will be filled-if Il In filed ut abby
the district conmittee.-Lnmar Sparks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
Free silver Meeting.

Hon. RALPH TALBERT, of
Denver, one of the most brilliant
orators in the west, will speak in
Rocky Ford Wednes lay evening,
Oct. 2lst, in the interests OF
Bryan, Teller and Free Silver.
Everybody turn out.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

The La Junta Times very properly
vouches for Senator swink as "a silver
Republican about whose good faith
toward Teller there can be no question.
Teller's triumphant reelection to the q.
8. senate is, next to the election Of Will
liam J. Bryan and silver congress, the
paramount consummation of this unpre-
cedented campaign.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

They say the gold dollar is honest.
No dollar is honest which rises in value,
and gives an pnearned advantage to the
man who loans money and imposes an
unjust burden on the man who agrees to
pay it,-Bryan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Treasurer Reynolds advertises q long
list of names who are delinquent on tax
es. The man Of modest means who finds
his name in the list has the consolation
of knowing that he has aristocratic and
honorable company. The sale will take
place Nov. 8, previous to which date all
ta1es should be paid if additional costs
Y9uld be prevented.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

CHAIRMAN Jones of the Democratic
committe says: "We will not only elect
Bryan by sweeping majority, but we
will also elect q free silver congress and
largely increase our majority in the sen-
ate. The outlook is indeed, altogether
satisfactory"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

THE second meeting for the purpose
OF organizing melon growers associa-
tio4 was held last Saturday. The princi-
pal work was, considering constitution
and bylaws. A lively interest was man
ifested and the outlook is promising for
an excellent organization. Meet again
Saturday next, Oct. II.
A petition is in circulation to secure
a bridge over Timpas creek on the road
to the cedars. 1t will be to the conyen-
should be built.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
r AND OFFICE at:puoblo Colo. Sop, %, .

r AND OFFICE at:Puoblo Colo. Sept %. . E.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his Intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim,
ind that said proof will 30 made before the
Clerk OF District Court, ut la Junta, Colo i.
on Nov. 10, 1895, viz:
THOMAS MOLLETT.
of Rocky Ford, Colo. HE No. 7l06, for tho NEt
sec. IS, T. ~ g.. H. 81 W.
He names tho following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultlva-
tion of said land, viz:
Jefferson W, Lewelling. John p. Everhart.
Frank Nesbitt, and Mrs. Ella Hill, all OF Otc-
Gro county, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

The board Of commissioners are nov
in session making the annual tax levy
and appropriations. The session will
last two weeks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Rocky Ford's hosts of visitors to
Denver during the Festival Of Mountain
and Plain are all enthusiastic over the
magnificent display.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Pnre blood means good health. De
Wits Sarsaparilla purifier the blood.
cures Eruptions. Ecsemn, Scrofuln, anu
all diseases arising from impure blood
Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

"A vote for Mckinley is vote to con-
tinue the ex,sting gold standard, lower
present prices and increase the hard
times.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
oYBgo COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
OI.NEY.

oLsEY CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Sunday School In tho school house cvery
Sunday AT ESQ o'clock p. IN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

A hacking cough ia not only annoying
to others, but IL dangerous to the person
who hns it. One Minute Cough Cure
will quickly put an end to It. kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Rocky Ford got out new variation
of the IL to l ratio, though it was far
fetched. She had 16 watermelons at the
Denver FAR which weighed thousand
.pounds.-Pueblo Chicftain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Speed and safety arc the watchwords
of the age. One Minute Cough Cure
acts speedily, snfely and never fails.
Asthma. bronchitis, coughs and colds
aro cured by il. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

The supporters of Mckinley say
they want to discuss the tariff. II they
want TO discuss the tariff question let
them commence by putting prohibitQry
duty on foreign financial policies apd
then we will discuss the rest Of it
Bryan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

w. @. Denton is building an addi-
tion and making general repairs on his
home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Tho Supreme court has decided that
the Colorado McKinleyites arc entitled
to tho nnmo of Republican and the em-
blem.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is an nm.
tiseptic, soothing and healing application
for burns, scalds, outs, bruises, etc, and
cures plies like magic. 1t instantly
stops pain. Kearbp.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

"A party is like a suit Of clothes-it is
good as long as it is useful to you, but
when it is full of holes and ceases longer
to protect yop from the elements, you
ought to throw if away and get a suit
that will be Of some use.--Bryan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

It 10 hard to explain to man what
conscience is unless you have got ono in
side your clothes someplace.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
Mr., Bryan's tour is adding th

Mr.. Brynn's tour is adding thou
sands TO his vote; there is no other way
Of explaining the crowds who not only
come out to hear him, but applaud him
to the echo. No political orator has ev-
or drawn such crowds and few ever left
the audience more favorably inclined
toward the speaker,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Anybody will mako mistakes, but the
fellow wins who does not make the same
mistake twice.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Mrs. l.. r. Patton, Rockford, Ill.,.
writes: "From personal experience l
can recommend Do Wits Sarsrparilln, o
cure for impure blood and general debil-
ity. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

A man has Just learned the index 20
what he doesn't know when he gets ready
to die.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

If you want nice Hair Cut, Sham
poo or shave call on b. F. Kpause.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

A mans trouble generally dntes from
the day he began to lie to his wife.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

M. e. Biggs, county superintendent
of schools, sends us communication in
regard to the constitutional amendment
to be voted on in November. He gives n
history OF the Legislation which enacted
the bill and reasons why the amendment
should be adopted. His letter will np-
Denr next week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Bad consciences kcep moro people
awake than crying babies do.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
STATE TICKET.

STATE TICKET.
For Governor.
ALvA ADAMS,
Democrat. Pueblo County.
For LIcutcnanf- -0overRor.
J. L. BRUSH.
Republican. Weld County.
For Secretary Of stste
CHARLES II. 8. WHIBPLE,
Democrat, Lako County.
For Treasurer.
GEORGE w. KEPHART,
Republican. La Plata County.
For Auditor,
J.W. LOWELL,
Republicae, Routt County.
For Attorney -General.
BYRON L. CARR
Republican. Boulder County.
For suporintnnacnt Public lns'r'n,ci.on.
MISS GRACE EsPEY PATTON,
Democrat, Larimcr County.
Regents Of the State University.
Oh. PFEIFFER,
Democrat, Arapahoe County.
WILL J. ORANGE,
Republican. ohanee County.
For y. 9. Senator.
HENRY II TELLER,
Republican. Arapahoe County.
For Representative spd Cong. Dist.
JOHN @. BELL,
PopulIst, Montrose County.
Legislative Ticket.
For State Senator.
GEORGE w. sWINK,
Republican. otcro County.
For Representative.
JOHN II. CROWLEY,
PopulIst, Otero County.
For Commissioner.
F. NJ. WEILAND,
Republican. Fowlcr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

SEQ that You are registered and then
vote for Bryan and prosperity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15
Free Silver Ticket.
For President.
WILLIAM J. BRYAN.
Of Hcbraaka.
For vice-Prcsidenf.
ARTHUR sEwAA
Of Maine.

"wc dcmand tho fnee and YnlImiicd coin.
age OF both silver and gold u tho present
legal ratio Of 10 70 l. without waiting dor tho
mnnd that tho standard silver dollar shall be
n full legal tender with gold for all debts
public and private, apd We favor such lesis-
monctlzatlon of any kind OF legal tender
money by private contract"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

The Republican pnrty four years ago
declared that the American people, from
tradition and interest, were in favor of
bimetalism. If the American people
were in favor Of bimetallism four years
ago, why should they not be in favor of
it today? Have traditions changed in
four years? Have interests changed in
four years? Aye, my friends, not only
was the platform declaring in favor of
bimetallism four years ago, but the lead
ers in the Republican party were advo-
eating what they denounce now. The
Republican candidate for the presidency,
so late as 1891, made speech at Toledo
in which he denounced Mr.. Cleveland's
policy and said that by contracting the
currency he had made money the master
and all things else the servants.-Bryan.
Our county is now being canvassed
by an Omaha grocery house. The claim
is made that by purchasing Of them the
farmers can save money. We doubt it il
our home merchants are given an equal
show with the Omaha concern. If farm
ers will buy of Rocky Ford merchants in
as large quantities as they do of the
Omaha man and pay spot cash for tho
goods, they can do equally as we'll at
either of our home stores. Furthermore,
when You buy of home merchant and
goods are defective you know where to
find the dealer to have the matter cor
rected. Not SO with concern 500 miles
away. Farmers who have been accom-
modated by credit at the home stores
should give them show for their cash
when they have it in lump sums to spend
with the Omaha house. Give homo
people trial before YOU place I'm order
in Omaha.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

--Chas. w. Taylor OF Fowler, Demo-
critic candidate for county commissioner
writos his platform to tho La Junta
Democrat. He is right on FREQ silver and
Teller. but wrong on tho court house
question. He will favor $4,000 court
house, Tho times arc not ripe for going
to the expense OF court house. After
Bryan Inns been president couple OF
years We will be able to build.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Tho long line Of men at the general
delivery OF the Rocky Ford postofice ev-
cry morning reminds one OF q booming
mining camp. Tho steady growth Of the
town and tributary country Is q most
gratifying fact. That the Rocky Ford
country is making such progress during
period OF widespread depression speaks
highly of the natural resources and gen.
eral attractiveness Of this portion of the
Arkansas valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

FOR GOOD DENTAL WORK &C
to DR.. Purse.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-10-15

Tom. HofYmire really seems to think
no is running for congress against John
q. Bell. Mr.. HoRmire is cheeky but the
smallness OF his vote will probably erad-
icate ali desire for future congressional
races. Really, however he is not a cadi-
date for congress-the race being made
in tho hope Of fat federal appointment
IL Mckinley ahould win.
The record-union., 1896-04-23
THE WAR IN CUBA.
House Members Interview a Late Ar
rival From the Island.

WASHINGTON, April 22-Several
members of the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs have had an informal
conference on the subject of the war i'm
Cuba with gentleman who has arrived
Ifom cuba. The information given was
OF nature gratifying to those who hope
to see Cuba free
Several months of observation of the
progress of the revolution had CON
Vihced the committees Informant that
the insurgents are in a fair way of win
nlng; that they have practically undis-
tufDed possession of a large portion of
lne Island, and are winning nearly ALI
the genuine battles that are fought
The Spanish forces are represented as
being practically on the defensive in
cities and towns, and 10000 remaining
along the trocha awaiting attack. The
lew troops available for aggressive on
erations seem unable to cope wirh the
constantly growing insurgent forces.
Ihe gentleman said that all the talk
OF the Cubans accepting such reforms
as Spain was willing to grant was idle.
ana that the Cubans We're convinced
tEat they had the best of the situation.
and We're sure to gain their independ
ence But in the interest of humanity
they hope the United States will recog-
hlze them as belligerents, as that would
stop the war on unarmed people and the
execution OF prisoners of war. 1t would
also enable them to purchase and fit ONT
expeditions and conduce to bringing
about an earlier ending of the war
The record-union., 1896-04-23
AT THE TARGET.
Shooters at Omaha Have Stiff Wind
TO Contend With.

OMAHA, April 22.-Those entered
State shoot had to contend with stiff
breeze which blew across the Missouri
bottoms, and which consequently low
cred the averages. The winners of first
money and scores made were as fol-
lows
First event, twenty targets, forty
eight entries, Grimm won on 20.
Second event. same, forty-seven en-
tries, Gilbert, Heikes and Trotter di-
vided first money on twenty targets.
Third event, same conditions, forty
eight entries, Easton won on twenty
targets.
Fourth event. same conditions. thirty
six entries, Heikes, Easton, Beiker,
Gilbert, Parmelee, Parker, Erhart and
Trotter divided first on nineteen tar
gets.
Fifth event, handicap, fifty targets,
forty-eight entries, Harkens, Linder-
man and Heach tied for first money on
fifty targets
Sixth event, twenty targets, five
moneys, forty-nine entries, Becker won
on twenty.
Seventh event, same conditions, Par
melee won on twenty targets.
Eighth event, same conditions, forty.
two entries, Heikes and Parker divided
first money on twenty targets.
Ninth event, same conditions, thirty
three entries, Heikes and Browning di-
yided first money on twenty targets.
The record-union., 1896-04-23
CYCLING ALL THE RAGE.
1t Has Caught Hold on the People
of Australia

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.-Latest
advices from Australia report cycling
all the rage, and outclassing all other
sports. The championship meetings at
Adelaide were great successes. Many
Australian records were lowered. J. w.
Parsons again won the five-mile scratch
in 12:11 %, and G. Megson the one-mile
race in 2:1S 3-5. Parsons also won the
halfmile paced event in "a seconds,
four seconds better than Zimmerman 6
Ohe American f1yer) Australian record
The five-mile champion also carried off
the mile event, paced, in /: :oS 80.
Frank Toms, the colonial expert, at the
same meeting covered the two-mile
paced event in 4:15 Toms is the Aus
tralian long distance champion, and re-
Gently lowered the 600-mile road event
from Adelaide to Melbourne.
Parsons was banqueted by leading
colonial cyclists, and was to have sailed
from Sydney for England on April 18th
He visits England and America pro-
fessionally. over $4,000 was given in
purses at the Adelaide championship
meetings.
q. f. Broadbent recently lowered the
90 and 100-m mile road record to 2 hours
and "A minutes and q hours and four
minutes, respectively. A. J. Brady of
New Zealand held the previous record