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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

,-Tke public park has been sown with
blue grass and is having needed atten-
tion in the way OF irrigation. A couple
Of years of care will make the park a
beautiful place.
Mayor Gracey is setting other oiti.
zens good example by building a brick
barn, Fred Check is doing the work.
The Florence Refluer came to us
this week containing eight pages crowd
ed with half-tone pictures and local nd
vertising matter. 1t spoke we'll for tie
business Of Florence and the enterprise
Of the Refiner office.
This issue OF the Enterpr,se ia not
up to the usual standard in tho way of
homo news. Why so2 Tuesday the ed
itor spent in LIN Junta reporting that i'm
portant gathering, the Alfalfa Gruwers'
convention-driving overland to have the
full day The rain of Tuesday evening
prevented return that day and the con.
tinuation Of the rain the next day spoiled
Wednesday for news gathering and edi-
torial work. But what our farmers lose in
home news they make up in moisture,
the long continued soaking rain saving
them much labor in irrigation.
in our last issue we stated that n
was rumored that the RAILWAYS were
charging regular passenger rates for tho
transportation of bicycles. This was
based on an item in La Junta paper
saying that citizen of that place was
charged as much for his wheel as for a
ticket himself from La Junta to Manza.
nola. Oh inquiry Of Agent Lewis Of tLe
Santa Fe we find that the La Juptn IN
per was either Joking or lying like a
rooper. The rates on wheels are simi.
ar to those on excess baggage. Twenty.
five cents is the minimum charge Tor any
distance. The following list Of ticket
rates and respective charges for bicycles
will give wheelmen an approximate ideu
81 the cost OF taking wheel as baggage:
Ticket s4.2O, wheel 25c; s5, 300; $3.50.
5Oc; sll;10, Toe. 1870, 81 with various
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Shipping Colorado Alfalfa.

Since the people of Prowers county
succeeded in securing greatly reduced
freight rate on alfalfa to Chicago and the
Elgin dairy district fresh interest has
broken out among farmers in the Arkan-
sas valley and next Tuesday an alfalfa
convention is to be held at LIN Junta, for
which rate OF one and one.third fare
has been granted from all points west OF
Dodge City. It has been found by
careful canvass that there are 125,OOO
acres Of alfalfa in the Arkansas valley
and that the annual yield is 100000 tons,
which at s5 ton is worth g, 100000, and
this is about one-fourth the total value
of the annual crop in the entire state.
The reduced rates are s5 ton is to Chi
cago, "a to Kansas City and $6 to Gal
weston. At the prices prevailing for hay
in these markets tho grower can easily
obtain IS ton for baled alfalfa on board
the cars at his shipping point.
The increase of acreage In new seeding
this spring is placed ut is per cent. At
the present time the valley can turn out
POO, 600 tons Of alfalfa hay annually and
the men in charge of the eastern PROPOSE
tion think they will be able to forward to
Chicago $4,000 tons this year and are
working to accomplish this end. The
price at Chicago for first quality hay is
now about S12 ton, while the New
England markets are paying go. II
costs for cutting and stacking alfalfa all
tue way from 80 cents to s1.15 ton, bal
ing SLIGO to 81 and hauling to cars 50
cents. The labor Of irrigating an acre
OF alfalfa throughout the season is nomi-
nnlly 10 cents without calculating on the
water itself. At this rate there would
be good profit in loading alfalfa at s5
ton and even 81 is within the range OF
possibilities Us the markets may improve.
The theme which now presents itself
to Colorado alfalfa growers is an I'M
provement in the manner OF putting up
hay for the export trade. To do this
they must adopt system OF closer seed
ing so as to make finer hay and il they
are desirous Of growing the great forage
plant for this trade they must give up
the idea of producing seed on the same
ground. The better plan to pursue by
those already in the seed trade is to set
aside half their acreage for the hay crop
and thus engage in both branches Of tho
great alfalfa industry. Closer attention
must also be given to the irrigating, cut
ting, curing, stacking and baling, and
only a first-class, bright and green arti-
Gle should be put mp for export. An alf-
alta association is to be formed and in
this event an inspector can be placed at
each shipping point to grade and tag the
bales, thus guaranteeing the goods by
proper Observation-Disclosures Sparks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Republican County Convention.

Otero county republicans met in con-
vention at La Junta last Saturday to
elect delegates to the congressional and
state conventions held at Pueblo this
week. There was representation from
the numerous precincts and considerable
interest shown.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing
the course of Senators Wolcott and Tel
Ter in their strong fight for silver, aud in-
structing the delegation from this coun-
ty to work for the election OF men to go
to st. Louis who are in accord with Sem
ator Teller in his views on the all-impor.
tant question Of finance.
Among the delegates elected wero w.
E. Fenton and G. H. Winchell to the
state, and 8. w. Cressy and NJ. E.
Springer to the congressional convention.
Resolutions were also adopted paying
q merited tribute to Senator Swink and
Representative Randall for their faithful
and efficient work in the legislature for
their constituents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
no TrOtting Bred Stallion,
HOWE W.

is beautiful bay, six years old,
good size and q fine actor; has o
two-year record of 2:55, and when
a thrse-year-old, with four weeks
handling, trotted quarters in 80
seconds.
Call for folder giving full pedi-
gree.
After April Goth he will be
found at the following places: At
Manzanola on Mondays and Tues
days; at the Chris Burton Ranch,
81 miles southeast of Rocky Ford,
on Wednesdays and Thursdays; at
Rocky Ford on Fridays and Sat
urdays at Neely's Livery Stable.
TERMS $50, 800, and SO.
Stock and grain taken in payment.
l.. 9. WHITSEL, Mgr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Don't Despise Small Things,

j. H. Lowe and wife living south Of
Rocky Ford were in town Saturday
bringing in the weeks gathering Of eggs
to our city markets. In conversation,
Mr. Lowe stated that he was now $50
ahead on eggs at one OF our grocery
stores, his plan being to bring in his eggs
and receive credit for the same when
he did not trade out the full amount, and
by this plan he had $50 worth OF provis-
ions in sight Tor future use.-La Junta
Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
-Renorts come in daily from outside

Reports come in daily from outside
neighborhoods, concerning. the damage
to the young grain caused by the as dr,5s-
sand during the aennsa ssSsnt to fsa Sase
ties where the soil is mostly fine sand,
which is drifted by the wind the snme as
dry snow. 1t is said that there are sand
drifts along the fences from two to five
feet high, and in some places the young
wheat has been uncovered and blown
away. Some OF the farmers have lost 90
and rs acres and even larger fields OF
wheat from this cause, and the denuded
fields havo been sown to oats and barley.
It is fifteen or sixteen years since we
have been visited by such destructive
winds as have visited this eection during
the last week or ten days.-Longmont
Ledger.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Most Attractive.

And now comes the Rocky Ford En-.
terprise with one of tho most attractive
newspaper editions ever prepared in the
Arkansas valley. It contains about
twenty Photographic views. most of them
farming and fruit scenes, elegantly print
ed. They include views Of Watermelon
Day before and after taking, orchard
scenes, melons growing in the field, and
also the largest artesian we'll in Colorado.
These special newspaper editions ought
to be issued frequently. Nothing else
advertises the resources Of our country
SO well.
The Rocky Ford Enterprise is the lat.
est paper to got out special illustrated
edition. It treats OF Rocky Ford, Otero
county and the rich Arkansas valley OF
Colorado. The Times heartily congratu-
iates Editor Barkley upon his enterprise
(no pun intended) and successful efforts,
Denver Times,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Farmers should keep the Fair in
mind and each do something toward
making it n success. Our Fairs have
done much toward advertising the agri-
cultural and horticultural excellence OF
the Rocky Ford country und the good
work should continue.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Headquarters for Potatoes.

Our last carload OF potatoes comprised
a number ofethe choicest varieties grown
IN the west, and the quality 10 tho best
ever seen IN Rocky Ford. Prices MS low
as they can possibly be sold for. Call
rior lot. Price for the car load co cents
per 100 pounds.
Rocky Ford Grocery Go.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
THURSDAY. MAY. IA, 1896.

Hon. w. N. Randall has been doing
good service in the Holbrook country in
the distribution of sugar beet seed. That
prosperous section OF our country prom
ises to do its share in these important
experiments.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
OBITUARY..

Mrs. OpHrLIA ADA1R died at her home
in Rocky. Ford, Wednesday evening,
May ID, after protracted illness, in her
63d year. Tho funeral occurs at 2.3O d.
m. to day. A suitable obituary may be
expected next week. " ~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

We yet have more OF last weeks
special illustrated edition for sale.
Large numbers have been sent east where
they cannot but do valuable service in
advertising the Rocky Ford country.
The fruit Of the distribution OF such in
formation will be seen in the next few
mopfha
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Eczema is q frightful affection, but
like ali other skin diseases il can be per-
maneutly cured by applications OF De-
to cure piles. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
Council Proceedings,

Tho proposition of the Ellingwood
Pipe Line Co. to turn over their line for
the original cost, s112, was accepted.
Warrants are to be drawn for the
amounts due the seven stockholders with
interest at per cent from May IS, 1893,
for the total sum Of 1880.
The following claims were paid:
John Cook, work on park.-----S 8 75
Lansing Tuttle do .--- 80
j. w. Bush do ---- 80
Jos. Bleakley do q %
H. w. Admond, salary marshall 60 90
II. O. Sherman, work on streets- 75
j. e. Gauger, recording 50
Ordinance No. 50, establishing fire lim-
its, was passed to the third reading.
J. @. Gracey was granted permission
to build brick barn.
The special committee to confer with
the Home Garden Place Co presented a
deed from part of the stockholders,
which was returned for correction, it be-
ing unsatisfactory for three reasons: l,
Not signed by all the owners. 2, There
is question as to the legality OF the sale
by the school board OF the districts in
terest therein. 3, The form Of deed does
not correspond to the councils PROPOSE
ton as accepted by the Well Co.
A motion was made to contract with
Mcvay & McVay for an artesian well at
the upper reservoir on the terms stated
by Mayor Gracey for SPOTS. Motion
lost.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

The Lamar Sparks last week Issued
a spcial edition on book paper contain
ing map of Prowers county and a few
haif-tones. It contains much matter
descriptive Of the country and write-up
OF the business interests.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Although the Columbia B. s. L. As.
sociation deposited with the suspended
American National bank, Denver, it suf-
fered no loss by the suspension. Tho
Colorado Nationl bank is now the depoe-
itory Of the Columbia.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14


The readers of the Enterprise are
bound to hear Of the sugar beet business
until the time for planting has passed.
The Importance OF the matter demands
the constant reiteration of facts. Dur.
ing the past week r. @. Maltby has been
doing considerable work in this interest.
He has been making personal, farm to
farm canvas in the effort to induce the
farmers to purchase and plant seed.
While having fair success his work was
not rewarded as it should have been. He
found sea rcely farmer but would con-
coed that the experimental plat would be
a profitable one for them to grow on ac-
count Of its value for feed. But while
thinking thus, and feeling that the sugar
beet factory would be grand thing for
the valley, many excuses were offered.
1t is not very encouraging for men OF
enterprise to take The lead in such mat
tiers, bear the burden of the management
and assume the considerable money re-
sponsibility and then not have the COOP
eration OF those who should bo enthusi-
astic for the movement. But it is hoped
that enough farmers will make the de.
sired experiments to furnish data for otli-
or farmers to consider should the propo-
sltion for Il factory assume q tangible
shape, =
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

"A dream Of being clothed in silk do
notes ultimate wealth for yourself and
happiness for your family.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

AS will be seen by the council pro.
ceedings in another column the artesian
well deal is not yet consummnted. There
are several difficulties in the way and the
ultimate result OF the negotiations is
shrouded in doubt. "wednesday after
noon, since the above was in type, the
council hold special meeting and closed
the contract for the well. Some OF the
difficulties presented at q former meet
ing were obviated by the Well 90. max
ing deed as corporation instead Of as
individuals. As soon as well No. 2 can
be connected with the city mains Rocky
Ford will have an abundance Of artesian
water for all purposes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

To dream OF q barn signifies that
you are shortly to have a dispute with
someone and gain the advantage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

One swallow does not make spring, but
one swallow Of Ono Minute Cough Cure
brings relief. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

In the spriug u young mans fancy
lightly turns SO thoughts of-DeWitt's
cleanse the iiver, purify the blood and
invigorate the system. Kcurby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

To dream that You are fiea-bitten in.
dicates that your enemies will cause you
great annOyauCo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Seeing fire in q dream denotes a
speedy quarrel with friend for very
trivial cause.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
By Walsworth Post No. 90, and Wo-
mans Relief Corps No. 10, Rocky
Ford, Colo, May 30, 1896.
at is sweet and honorable to die Jor
ones country."-Eorace.
PROGRAM.

PROGRAM.
The G. A. r. post and W. R. @: will as
semble at the G.. A. R hall at $50 O. IN.
All societies which wish to participate
will form in line to march to cemetery
at the bugle call at 10 o. m.' at u. A.
r. hall.
SERVICES AT CEMETERY.
The Post and 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 tho 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.
Return.
Services ut the NJ. Z. church at 2 o'clock.
Opening address by tho commander.
Salute the dead.
Welcome by the commander.
Music.
Service by the officers Of the Post.
Attention.
Music.
Address by Rev. s. J. Greear.
Music.
Benediction.
[Grapd Marshal will have charge Of
forming line Of march.
Committee on fowers-Ollie Baker,
May Irvine, Gertrude Guthrie, Lulu
Hines, Mamie Wasson,. Myrtle Clark,
Minnie Gerbing, Efie Webster, Geo.
Tedd, Harry Badger, Paul Burr, Simon
Wycko6, Curtis Phenicie, Harry Robins,
Will Wel,ater.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
The Arkansas Valley Alfalfa Grow

The Arkansas Valley Alfalfa Grow
ers' Association was organized at La
Junta on Tuesday. Its objects are to
promote the production Of high grade
OF alfalfa hay, provide that none but the
best shall BIO shipped, and take steps to
work up u market in the east and south.
The discussions which preceded the Or
ganization were earnest, practical and
educational. As We can not this week
publish as full report as the impor-
tance Of the subject deserves We post
pone our account until next week, know
ing that our readers will prefer to have
full report OF the instructive discussion
in one issue. Hence next week will be
an alfalfa number, and valuable one to
all alfalfa growers,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

Tho board Of education Of Central
City have notified the merchants that
prosecutions will be commenced against
any ono selling, giving, furnishing or
causing to be furnished, cigarettes or to-
bacco in any form to boys under l6 years
OF age. The board says they are forced
to this step to remove the injurious ef-
feet, both morally and mentally the ex-
cessive use OF tobacco is having upon 30
many OF tho pupils in the public schools.
That Central City school board should
be patterned utter by many other public
school boards in Colorado. We hope
that none ofthe boys in the Rocky Ford
public schools are addicted to the vile
and unmanly habit OF smoking cigar
cites or chewing tobacco.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14

The notion prevails far too generally
in this country, says the Trinidad News,
thut this is fast age. and that the old,
slow going methods OF doing business
and accumulnting fortune, which used
to be practiced by men generation ago,
is all out OF date, and much too slow for
this fast age. This notion is SO preva-
lent that thousands are deceived by it,
and thus acting from mistaken princi-
pie arc lured on to ruin. Tho short cuts
to wealth always, as rule, involve great
risks. The fortune which comes quick
usually goes quick. II man is FORUM
ate in speculation, and makes sue
cessful venture, comes out extra well, it
is almost sure to turn his head and cloud
his judgment. He believes that because
he has been q winner onco he can do the
same thing again and again. He loses
bis good sense and makes rash moves
and foolish investments until lie loses all
he had gained, or what is worse he loses
his previous accunnulations ard loads
himself with debt. The only sure way
go amass the wealth which will remain
with man for n lifetime is by the home
ly process OF legitimate business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo, Apr 9. :!

ii 'o' N'' ~
Notice is hereby given that the followlnl
named settler has filed notice of his irtcntiod
md that said proof will he made before th@
Clerk OF tho District Court at La Junta, Colo1
on May Is, 1SQj, Wig:
WILLIAM A. KNOCK Il
of Rocky Ford, Colo, HE No. s21s. for th4
southeast !, SEQ. II, 7. PAS, X. 81 W.
He names the following witnessc1
10 prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land. viz:
William Tcwcs. William Dye, George Egi
bert, 0corg &c Cofman.
$3.50 RAYMOND MILLER, Register.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-05-14
r AND OFFICE at Pueblo, Colo. April : :

r AND OFFICE ut Pueblo. Colo. April & d
Notice is hereby given that tho followiu
TO make final proof in support OF his cIain
and that said proof will 30 made before ii
Judge Of the County Court, at La Junta. Cold
on June 2. 1926, viz:
MARGRETTA =. sTAILEY
Of Rocky Ford, Colo. II u No. 59o5, for the SIX
EW4, Sec 5, r ~ 8, a6w.
He names the following witnesses to provl
his continuous residence upon and cultlva|
tion OF said land. viz:
Mrs. Mary J. Hitchcock, Mrs. Arlic Swink
u. Howard Ruesell, Hannibal Branncn, all u
Rocky Ford, Colo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-17
WEAK NERVES

is the healthy development Of the mus
cles-that is, Of the general muscular
system instead of special muscles only.
This can only be done by active exer-
else in the open air, which thoroughly
Oxygenates the blood and wastes the
muscular tissues. thus preparing them
to be replenished from the food ele-
ments i'm the blood This constant
waste and rebuilding are vital processes
that measure vitality and efficiency.
When these go on healthfully nervous
ness is never present. except by some
fragrant abuse of the digestive func-
lions. some unWise drain of a vital
fluid, or some exhausting tension of the
mind. Therefore, steer clear of these
and give proper attention to the mus
Giles, and nervousness will be avoided.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-17

Maj. Mckinley is said to have given
out the impression that the giving out
of Offices viii not be the chief business
of his administration. This viii be
point TO Mr. McKinley's credit and viii
place his administration i'm marked
contrast with those Of President Cleve-
land and President Harrison. IF he
shall also refrain from using the pa
tronage to eoerce or reward congress
men and senators. the contrast with
the present administration viii be still
more apparent. Since 50 many official
positions have been placed under the
civil service regulations. there can BE-
no need for any great hurry in displac-
ing the heads of departments. The csun-
try's affairs viii in the main be con
Quoted quite as well under officials of
one political faith as under those Of
another. The subordinates do the real
works
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-17
SPAIN no LOSE GEM
OF the East Indies as Wen as the An
titles.

New York, Dec. IA dispatch to
The Herald from Manila says.
The provinces OF Bulacan, Cavite and
Laguna are still rebel strOnghOlds. The
! Spanish garrison under Cen Aguilre
holds the town and fortress Of old Ca
Vite, though surrounded by rebels ex-
cept on the coast which the Spanish
hotilla dominates.
The situation at Manila is very
strange The citizens are living in a
state OF siege, but admirable order is
preserved. Executions are of such
common occurrence as 10 cause not the
least excitement
The suburbs Of the city for four
miles away are subject to Intermittent
raids by the rebels, who, after eN-
changing shots with the Spanish pick
cts, retire toward Cavite, eight miles
away
The effects of the commandments are
visible on the outlying roads which
contain the luxurious residences OF
(half- breeds), which are now all de-
serted and the streets of the city are
guarded by troops.
There is no panic, and confidence is
growing Military bands play on after
moons, society takes its drives as usual
and the cafes are thronged mostly by
officers.
The chief danger the Spanish dread
is the spread of disaffection among the
natives forming the third army of p
500 men, all of Spanish descent The
latter are treacherOus and disloyaI, ex-
cepting in q few regiments but they
are excellent fighting material in guer-
lila operations. They are hardy and
brave and would be active and fOrmid-
able for fresh European troops
The Spanish policy is to await rein
forcements before overwhelming the
rebels Aggressive movements on a
large scale are not yet possible.
General BlancO in an interview states
that $4,000 more troops are coming,
which is sufficient indication of the eS-
tent of the rebellion, which is sup
ported by at least 100000 active IN
surgents. OF these one-quarter are
armed and used to solid earthwofks,
While many have only barbarOus weap-
Ons-
The leaders of the rebels are nearly
all Chinese and mestizOes (half-breeds)-
The latter display undoubted stlil,
while the natives fight well, though the
Spanish troops make gallant attempts
to dislodge them.
General BlancO leaves at the emo OF
this month to the great regret OF the
peopIe and the natives. He was trust
ed by the Spaniards and admired BY
foreigners. who respected his kcnest
record The church regards the change
as a gain. His successor, General 70
lavieja is a typical soldier
Today an entire native column de-
serted at San Jose in the province OF
Bulacan. taking their equipments over
to the rebels One hundred and seventy
prisoners have escaped from CaVlte,
but all were recaptured and shot.
a SPANISH column of 1000 men with
two guns has been dispatched to san
lose with the object OF dislOdglng the
rebels, who are reported TO nuAilDSi
5000
Two thousand men have arrived from
Spain. well equipped but unseasoned-
The news of MaceO's death was re
,,.i,-e5 18th great elatiOn There are
three British ships. one German ana
one French here.