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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
CHILDREN IN HOLLAND.
Little Lads and Lasscs In . scheroninEcr
klndergnrtcn.

n"ucEkAEtc"s
Wandering through the crooked streets Of
from which the famous Dutch watering
place takes Its name. l heard merry shouts
Of laughter issuing from a garden incloscd
PsePei in in mn My enriosiy w"s rep@afed BY
one OF the sweetest sights have ever wilt
messed. About twenty little Dutch maids
and lads. their ages yarying from three 70
nary American tag. while a. little attendant
Of about twelve years stood by bnslly knit
ting while she watched them. "A bell sound
knitter and walked demurcly. two by two.
In serpentine line around the garden and
Disappeared In a long hnll: at the door Of
which each child took on Its little wooden
shoes and held them in one hand behind
Star.
and Invited me-. by signs. to enter; In the
side by side. There were three halls in this
Kindergarten; In each were nifty children.
the girls In gowns to their ankles, held out
In balloon fashion with haircloth petticonts.
little white shawls pinned over the shou-
locks 7-.
At this free kindergarten the children Of
the fisher folk. smnny of them fntherless. de-
by the same methods used In Germany. Ali
ee .nraR n a anlns nnaaers %ae soo mss
about boats; so one little fellow made me
Ing like a sailor. and then going through
the motions Of rowing bont and pulling In
nets. He with grent glee made me under
he was $50 big" stretching up his arms
and smoking an imaginary pipe. This
amused the children so much and made
er was obliged to send them to their seats
and end our fun.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
A SCIENTIST SAVED
President Bna Of Harsyle College, Survives Serious Illness
Through the Aid Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People

IN, columbus. Ind.
United Brethrea Church at small place
in Kent County. Mich. Being of m am.
bilious nature, l applied myself diligently
to my work and studies. In time I noticed
that my health was failing. My trouble
was indigestion, and this with other trou-
bles brought on nervousness.
my physician prescribed for me for
some some time, and advised mo to take "a
change of climate. / did as he requested
and was some i'm proved. Soon after,
came here as professor in physics and
chemistry. and later was financial agent
me, and for a while my health was better,
but my duties were heavy, and again
found my trouble returning. This time II
was more severe and in the winter be-
came completely prostrnted. / tried vari-
Gus medicines and different physicians.
Finally, / was able to return to my duties.
Last spring was elected president Of the
college. Again had considerable work,
ly cured, began to affect me. and last fall
collapsed. 1 had different doctors, but
none did me any good. Professor Bow
man, who is professor Of natural science,
told me Of his experience with DR.. VII.
liams' Pink Pills for Pale People and urged
mo to give them q trial. because they had
benefited him In similar case, and / con-
cluded to try them.
'The first box helped me, and the second
gnve great relief, such ms had never ex-
perienced from the treatment of any ply
sician. After using six boxes of the medi-
cine was entirely cured. To-day ! am
perfectly well. l feel better and stronger
than for years. / certainly recommend
this medicine"
To allay all doubt Prof. Barnaby cheer
fully made an affidavit before
LYMAN ]. ScUpDER, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post
paid on receipt of price, so cents . box or
six boxes for e. so tthey are never sold in
bulk. or by the 1907 by addressing DR.. VIII
liams' Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Justice for tho Railway.

Over the entrance to the great build
ing devoted to transportation ut the
Worlds Fair was written these words
from Lord Bacon: There are three
things which make a nation great: fer
tile fields. busy workshops and easy
transportation OF men and goods from
place to place."
We have the fertile fields and we
have had the fruits resulting from the
rest of the proposition. We have be-
come great The present condition Of
our workshops and our railways sug-
gests the consideration of the problem
whether both cannot Increase our
greatness and national prosperity II
the railways are placed upon strong
er financial foundation than they are
now struggling upon.
The conditions of railway transpor-
tation are such that 1t Is practically
impossible, except in few special in
stances, to maintain for long period
rates which are exorbitant. Railway
managers have rarely failed to appre-
ciate the fact that the development Of
commerce along their lines. and the
consequent prosperity of the projectors.
depend largely upon easy Transports
tion coupled with low rates. Look at
our railway stocks as reported by the
last government report, that Of 1895:
Per
cent
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
st.v.d ON Impending Evil.

staved ON Impending Evil.
Mrs. Bimley met her husband in the
hall and gave him good hug and
kiss.
"Oh, George" she said. I'm 20 glad
you've come. Your clippers are by
the fire. and I have nice hot supper
for you. and some Of that ounce mar
malade you like so well. When you
are away I'm SO lonely I don't know
what to do. and thought would ash
you IL"
Here" said Bimley. hurriedly draw.
ing from his pocket $50 bill: this
Is for q spring bonnet and I'll have
that set of diamond earrings sent up
first thing In the morning. Don't say
word; you are perfectly welcome"
Later on Bimley wiped the perspira'
tion from his brow and muttered tc
himself:
Got that visit from her mothe:
headed on once more. but 1t come:
high."-Detroit Free Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
DITCH COMPANIES SUE.
A Suit to he Instituted to Determine to
What Extent Water Is Private propertY.

"a Suit 10 be instituted TO determine to
What Extent Water Is Private Property.
The commissioners of Arnpahoc county
have been asked to settle the maximum
sold for irrlgntinE purposes In the county.
The next step will be Il suit In the higher
courts to compel owners of water to sell 1t
to neighbOrs who are not possessed of this
essential to crop-raisng In Colorado. The
final decision Of this case Will establish II
precedent In the matter of the sale of
water for irrigation.
The CustlewOol Reservoir Company ~
being sued to deliver water for irrigntins
purposes to two farmers who have settled
on government land In close vicinity to thG
from which to obtain 1t. The reservoir COM
pany has absolutely refused to furnish any
water to those who are not settled on lands
owned by 1t. stating that there Is only s,lf-
own lands. and TINT as 1t is a private con.
:ern 1t Is privileged to do as Ii plcases In
the premises
In the complaint the two farmers who
Caatlewood reservoir state that the Castle.
wood Reservoir Company was originally In
corpornted to sell land and water to lrr-
gate It; that the company has always stated
chat the capacity of the reservoir was 30
'DO cubic Inches of water, which would sup.
ply n like acreage OF land; that the com
pnny owns only 10000 acres OF land, which
would leave u surplus OF 400 inches in the
reservoir.
The plaintiffs further alcgc that water is
allowed to run to waste during the lrriEat-
Ing season over the company's land, which,
II 1t might be directed Into channels of use
agricultural nnds In the dry season.
The will be closely contested to the
finish. and 1t promises to be n most Inter
esting one. The result will decide the right
of farmers similarly situated. to demand
water from company or Individual unwil-
ling to sell 1t.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Total ......... "a, ,ss1, ,25s. .s5s 10000

Total "a .96l ,25S,656 1Uu.uO
Over seventy dollars out of every
hundred dollars invested paying no
dividend How can we hope to be rich
and prosperous with three and a half
thousand millions of our invested capi-
tai bringing no returns? And yet we
hear demands in some quarters for fur
ther reductions in rates. Unless some-
thing is speedily done for our railways
the welfare Of the entire nation will
be threatened. The bill before congress
allowing freedom of contract between
railways will remedy some Of the trou-
bles. and should be passed by the next
congress. That bill protects the pub
lie and shipper. against high rates. and
will enable the railway company to get
the schedule rates. It will put the
railways on solvent basis. start up
the workshops again. and give employ.
ment to larger number of workmen.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
DIVING FOR A WIFE.
Curious Matrimonial Customs of the 0reeh
Sponge Gathercrx.


Sponge GathercrS.
In many of the Greek Islands diving for
sponges forms n considerable part OF the
occupation of the Inhabitants. says the Pitts.
burg Dispatch. A visitor to this nnfrepuent-
ed region describes the following rather
startling custom. He says: ..Himln. which
IL u little island directly opposite Rhodes, Is
worthy Of notice on account Of the singular
method by which the Greek Inhabitants OF
the island get their living, On the bottom
Of the sea In this locality the common
sponge Is found In greater abundance than
In any other part of the Mediterranean.
.sThe natives make 1t trade to gather
these and their income from this source Is
far from contemptlble: their goods nre al
ways In demand among the Turks who use
an Incredible number of sponges In the ab.
Iutions prescribed by the Mohnmmcdan rit:
uaI. a girl In this Island IL not permitted
to marry until she has brought up Il certain
number of sponges and given proof of her
skill by taking them from certain depth.
hut In certain of these islands this custom
IL reversed. The father of n mnrringenble
daughter bestows her on the best diver
among her suitors. He who can stay longest
in the water and bring up the biggest cargo
Of sponges marrles the maid"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
SIXTY NILES AN HOUR.
The Speed which Homing Pigeon Make
with y Tail Wind.


The great ambition of the fancier, ia TO
have pigeons that will hy 800 miles In the
day. The performance can, Il is stated;
readily be done on a favorable day, and
many fancers In and about London accom-
piished the route from Thurso. in Scotlnnd,
In. July last. the winning bird hying, ~ ~
niles, with an average velocity ot l.tot
yards per minute for the entire distance.
These 5DO-miie performances In the day are
quite common In belgium, and the dis'
tancc has also been covered In America,
says the New York Journal.
The rate at which the homlng pigeons ny
sometimes is almost incredible. with 4
strong tail wind birds have accomplished
more than sixty. miles an hour. Hut even
when the conditions are not favorable some
OF the records are remarkable. Birds are
liberated In the south TO fly 200 miles Into
the north of England. with the wind blow
Ing ut the rate Of upward of mile min,
ute dead against them; and yet dozens ot
tho birds Will be In their lofts under w
minutes. II the day IL such that the birus
cnnnot see their way. but have to feel u.
nnd the wind bloweth from the quarter that mt
IL neither coed for man nor beast. then tne
winning birds velocity Is reduced to about
100 yards per minute. and bare per cent.
Of the liberated birds come home the same
day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
His Desire.

His Desire.
Its a small thing to MENTION" said
the middle-aged man. in a tone OF
apology, but while we're among stran-
gers here wish you wouldn't call mt
colonel. I'd rather be known as cap.
tain."
"But you are fully entitled to the
designation"
T know am. and don't want you
to think I am not proud Of my mill.
tary recore. But everybody who gets
a title WITHOUT having been in the army
seems to De called colonel. 1t isn't
always ipan's own fault; his friends
who meae we'll. are responsible. They
never distinguish him as captain. ant
that's why I'd like to have you uss
the word in my case. 1t serves me tc
identify me with the army and 1.
sounds ,aore genuine."-Washingtou
Star. #UM
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
A MADRlCAl.


The trdubadOurs sling merrlly
OF maids of wealth and station
Who have no occupation
save breaking hearts. bur. verify,
My wit must run contrarily:
For, with unfelgned clatiOn.
sing u maid without renOwn-
Sweet Dolly In her gingham gown!
She smiles on me diurnally
As pass by her posies.
Just now she prunes her roses
And talks to me fraternnlly.
But dazzies me supernally.
When her fiared gown discloses
The fa!rest throat In all the town.
Sweet Dolly's In her singham gown!
Helgho! II were not SO old
Long years too old for yolly-
This dear suburban Dolly
Might fnd me seeming overbold:
Might not complain that I am cold
And growing melancholy!
All well! she'll wed some youthful clown
VIII Dolly, In her cling ham gown:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

PROF. ALVIN p. BARNABY.
A reporter recently called at this famous
seat Of learning and wns shown into the
room of the President, Prof. Alvin p. Bar
nnby. When last seen by the reporter
Prof. Barnaby was in delicate health. To-
day he was apparently in the best of health.
"Oh, yes, ! am much better than for
some time. am now in perfect health (;
but my recovery was brought about in
rather a peculiar way"
"well, to begin at the beginning" said
the professor, II studied too hard when ut
school, endeavoring to educate myself for
the professions After completing the
common course came here and graduated
from the theological course. / entered
he ministry, and accepted the charge Of q
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Rcacc.lon. of n I,. chrlor.

Every man thinks he could do lots better
work II he only felt better.
A woman never really takes pleasure In
hurting n man unless she loves him.
When one woman kisses another II means
about as much us when one man calls an
other 'old man."
A woman Will always deny that she can't
put on u clean pillow-case without holding
the pillow In her mouth.
man never has any money. Before he
gets married he spends II, and after he gets
married his wife does.
A well-drexsed woman liz never satisfied
till she knows you know II. but she doesn't
like you to tell her you know she knows II.
New York Press,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
NEXT TO THE ROOFS.
How the Upper Stories of nIg buildings
Arc Utilxed.

How tho Upper stories of big Buiidtngs
Arc Utiilxed.
There are a great many New Yorkers
who are actuated by that curiosity
which leads one to the discOvesy of
the secret dra wers Of Il cabinet. They
are not satisfied until they account for
every bit of the space, says the New
York Commercial Advertiser.
I'm a pretty old New Yorker my
SELF said a Wall street man to-day.
"but I've never realized until lately
how many odd phases and aspects OF
city life there We're OF which l knew
absolutely nothing. For two years
now I've been wondering vaguely what
they do with all the upper space in
the old office buildings on lower Broad-
way. In the edltices erected within the
last few years 1t is easily accounted for.
But some of the four and five story
buildings which date back thirty years
or more offer delightful mystery to
the man on the outside. He may dis
pose Of all the places of business with
In the buildings. but there Is still some
thing left. The other day l managed
to so through two or three of these to
crafty my curiosity. don't suppose
that one New Yorker out of n, hundred
has any Idea OF the number of homes
and families that are perched up In the
top and rear of these buildings that
loom up Mt night so ominous and mys-
teriOus. In a good many cases It's the
janltor In charge OF the offices below
who lives up there with his wife and
children. but not always. went into
one OF these homes. made up of three
little rooms, with WINDOWS looking out
over the roof tops. Why. sir, 1t was
ldyllic. The room was filled with the
warm MONDAY sunshine Flowers
were growing in great pots on the WIN
dow sill. There was In this little palm
of prOletalre no disturbing element.
Over the housetops you could see on
the Jersey shore. 1t filed me with
yearnings. sir, with yearnings. They
may say that the New Yorker doesn't
know how the other half' lives. But
don't know but that there are times
when the other half has the best of It."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
SIO0 To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
OF Weakness In Men They Treat and
Fall to Cure.

OF Weakness In Men They Treat and
Fall to Cure.
An Omaha Company places for the first
time before the public a MAGICAL TREAT
MENT for the cure of Lost Vitality, Nervous
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration Of
Life Force in old and young men. No
worn-out, French remedy; contains no
PHOSPHORUS or other harmful drugs 1t Is
q WONDERFUL TREATMENT-magical II its
effects-positive in its cure. All reat ers,
who are suffering from a weakness that
blights their life causing that mental nd
physical suffering peculiar to Lost Man
hood, should write to the STATE MEDICAL
COMPANY, Omaha, Neb., and they will
send you absolutely FREE, q valuable
paper on these diseases, and positive proofs
ands of men, who have lost all hope Of .
cure, are being restored by them to q per-
feet condition.
This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken
at home under their directions, or they will
pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all who
prefer to go there for treatment, IL they
fail to cure. They are perfectly reliable;
have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure,
Free Sample, or C. o. d. fake. They have
s25o,000 capital, and guarantee to cure
every case they treat or refund every dol
lar or their charges may be deposited In .
bank to be paid to them when cure is
effected. Write them today.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Told by the Editor,

HERE'S magazine with only six
pages of advertising. How do you sup
pose 1t can live?"
Easy enough. Each contributor
must send on fifty subscribers to in
sure the acceptance OF his article
Cleveland Leader.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Like Many Others.

Il thought you were going to get
your sllare Of the ple." said the man
who had stayed at home.
II guess 1 couldn't wait lous
enough" said the man who had gons
to Washington in sleeper and coraa
back ;n the smoker. Il seem to have
got no farther than the soup."-Inaf.
an2polis Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Dangerous Lethnrsy.

The forerunner Of train of evils. which
too often culminate fatally. IL Inactivity or
iethargy Of the kidneys. Not only Is Bright's
disease, diabetes. gravel, or some other dan
selves to be npprehende,l. but dropsical diff.
fuslons from the blood. rheumatism and
gOut, are all trnceable to the non removal
from the blood by the kidneys of certain I'm.
puritles. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters de.
purates the blood. renders the kidneys active
and prevents their disease.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

Can very quickly learn.
And now I'll give you lesson one
In fower-pressing. Bess.
And vet II cannot well be done
This afternoon. unless
We had a bunch OF flowers here
A few with which to do
But you're 30 like n flower. dear:
Why couldn't I press you?
james Courtney Challls.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
A Flood sufferer.

"You flood sufferer? Nit!" said tn,
hired l:.Sy. you have been hanging
around town all this winter and
spring." ......
But am. lady. indeed I am" pro-
tested Nr. Dismal Dawson. Il got 10
thinkin' Of all that water. an 1t made
me thai sick n weak that l amt beer
even able to ask fer work. ."-Indian-
apolis Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Tho Woman Question.

"Woman will never make a succesy-
full politician. She cares too little for
public sentiment"
"Of course, woman does not like
public sentiment. No gentleman would
make love to woman in public. any
way."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

from tfrc hepuplis
The Hnrtsville College. situated Mt Harts-
Vile, Indiana, was founded years ago In
the interest of the United Brethren Church,
and colleges were scarce. The college is
we'll known throughout the country,
former students having gone into all parts
of tha world r..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

70 quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netlc. full of hfe nerve and vigor.. take No.
to-Bnc the wonder.worker, that mikes
Cure guaranteed. Booklet and sample free.
Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or
Now York. u = IL. -, L
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

readers that free package of Peruviana
the best kidney and liver cure on earth, will
be delivered FREE to any sufferer, il writ.
ten for promptly. PERUvIANA REMEDY Co.,
2S8 9Th St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Un,aue Connecticut Eagles.

All cranks don't live In Kansas. In tho
Connecticut House last week n bill to fine
the killers of eagles was opposed by Mr..
Main. of North StonIngton, who said that
can lay their hands on."-Boston Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

"whnt Is the matter with thcmY'' ..They
moved In without asking him to repaper tho
Hat"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

"Tom l,ns had to move to II new boarding
house" "What for?'' "CoNldn't stand Il
to hear the other boarders telling what they
would do II they were the Greek govern
ment."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Lesson One.

GIRL-and cannot
flowers press!
I believe you're
Joking. now;
But II you really
cannot. Bess.
I'll have to show
you how.
To press a fra.
grant rose or
two,
Or cen q tender
fern,
Is something I am
sure thnt YOU
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
NIRrrlNgS,able

Ladies' or gentlemen wishing their descrlp-
tions printed In May 27th No: of Western
No in, names pn6lished Hon Honornbiy conducted. % ted
50J Charles Building, Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
DRUNK ron TWENTY xkAns.

A correspondent writes: 81 was drunk
on and of for over twenty ysss, drunk
Many dear friends Lost, and numbsrs
gave me good advice to NO purpose; but,
thank God, an angel hand came at last Ii
tho form Of my poor wife, who administsr-
70 me without my knowledge or consent.
! am now saved and completely trans.
formed from worthless fellow to Q sober
and respected citizen"
II "Anti-Jag" cannot be had at your
druggist, 1t will be mailed In plain wrapper
With full directions how to give secrstiy.
on receipt Of One Dollar, by tho Renova
Chemical Co., 90 Broadway. New York, or
they will gladly mail full particulars FREQ.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20
Halls Cntarrh Cure
u . constitutional cure. Price, 75c.

persons, SlmpkinsF'' .No: what want to
lind Il u good tonic for people who have to
live with them"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

''Thosc who find fault with the slow re.
pie" "How's thatE" "weii. sick people
take ten years to accumulate II disease. but
they always expect the doctor to cure them
in d week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

ut does people good to be talked about y
"Why do you think SOP at gives them
the conviction that It Is wicked to gossip"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

"Georgc IL out there beating carpet like
mndmnn." '.Iow tlid you get him TO do it?"
al told him he could take care of the baby
while beat the cnrpets.''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

"Penjab seems such ladyiike novelist"
''Lndyllke? Why. he never wrote an I'm
proper line In his life."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

mature is kind to us. after all "wh!
do you say that?' "Suppose real flower,
looked like the artificial ones"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

My doctor said l would die. but Piso's Cure
Cherry Valley Ills Nov, D. lSO5,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

.Your dangh,er imogenc is perfect
/ she never does any work with her arms
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

"Joe always did have good luck" "What
has happened now?" "Ie died Just In time
to get that free funeral offered by new un-
dertaking firm"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

Arst day. use OF Dr. klins's Great Norvs Restorer.
ssnd for FREE Sl.OO trial bottle and treatise.
DE- r II. KLINE. Ltd. a1l Areh Sc. PhiladrphiA. Pa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

1--we well whom did you gossip about Mt 20,
there; we had to play whist"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

Mrs. Windows soothing syrup
For rhikr-n tsehing softens theg reduces innam
nation sllaya pain cures wind collie. Is bottle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

"They do strange things In Indiana q"
what. for instnnceT' .'well. Mt Indlnnnp-
oils 'knickerbock ker Hail Is n girls school
boys"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-05-20

No-To-Rao for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. b0c. o.. All druggists