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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22
Rubber soirs for Shoes.

The new idea Of rubber-soled shoes
vii. prove comfort to many womea
who have known the torture inflicted
by the ordinary rubber shoe. TIE
thought Of having to stoop and removA
an vvershoe or suffer the penalty OF
painful feet need not disconcert them
In the future. The rubber can W
bought in large or small squares. AT j
any eeight desired. A shoemaker will
cut the rubber over pattern Of the
sole of the shoe and secure them by
means of a glue prepared especially Z
for this purpose. For winter thiA
proves almost luxury when worn %
a heavy walking boot. This idea viii
prove beneficial particularly in spring
weather, when rubbers are too warii
and only the sole Of the foot really r&.
quires protection. The foot will be 10
a much more healthy condition aftaI
having been shod in this way.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22
CAUGHT THE WHALE.
Three Hours Of Hard Fighting Brosshs
Victory to the Fishermen.

Three Hour. Of Hard Fighting Brought
Victory to the Fishermen.
"There she blows!" That was tho
cry heard through Amagansett. L. L..
a few mornings ago. The signal nag
of red was run up and was quickly re-
sponded to by the crews belonging to
the whaling boats along the shore be-
tween East Hampton and Amagansett.
says the New York Journal. Lately
whales have appeared In this vicinity,
and numerous attempts have been made
to catch one. but without success. Two
were again sighted that morning op-
posite Amagansett and 1--WE boats were
soon in hot pursuit. The whales were
about one and half miles OF shore.
After an exciting chase until noon one
Of the CAPTAINS got close enough to the
largest whale to harpoon him. He was
opposite Napeague life-saving station
when struck and the men soon had
three lines attached to him. Then be-
gan an exciting battle between the men
and the sea monster. Time and again
the whale attempted to carry the men
out on the ocean. and repeatedly the
whalemen would stab him with the
harpoon. 1t was dangerous sport. and
to the onlookers from the beach It
seemed as though the boats would be
wrecked every time the whale rose to
the surface. He made savage lunges
with his tail. lashing the water to a
foam and spouting to great height.
After three hours hard fighting the
whale showed signs of weakening and
began to spout blood in the air. At
4:3O o'clock the crew succeeded In
landing tho whale on the beach. He
measured forty-five feet and will prob
ably make forty barrels Of oil. The
captors expect to realize very large
sum for him. The unusual sight drew
crowds to the beach from neighborinG
villages and the hotels and livery sta
bles made preparations for a grand
rush Of visitors the next day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22
HOW INDIANS ARE NAMED.
Why Their Titles Are ConstantIy being
Changed.

Why Their Titles Are ConstantIy ncinI
Changed.
As the Indian child grows he COM
mits acts from time to time each OF
which gives him new name. For ex-
ample. he may see bear and run
screaming to the tepee. says the Re-
view of Reviews. The folks laugh at
him and call him Runs-from- -a-bear.
Later on he may become the possessor
OF an unruly pony which he fears TO
ride and becomes known as Afraid-oi-
his-horse. Or, he may mount morse
from which another Indian has been
thrown. and he then is spoken OF rs
Rides-the-horse. Further on he pe-
comes a great hunter and kills hve
bears. and they call him Five-bears,
aud when he slays another his name
changes to Six-bears. He may per-
form a valiant deed in battle and nde
his horse through the camp OF the en-
envy. for which he is dubbed Charges
through-the-camp. During a conflict
he may kill one OF the en-
emy. II his victim is the only one
slain he Is called kills-the-enemy. Hut
II others fsll the one he has killed
must be described as kills-the-one-
with-the-big-knee. II he braids In his
hair yellow feather which he has
plucked from the tail Of an eagle no
may be called Eagie-tail, Eagle-feath-
er. Yellow-tail or Yellow-feather. II ne
gives 1t to his friend he will be named
Gives-feather, but II he refuses to part
with 1t his name will change to Keeps
his-feather. Or he may obtain his
name from some other object. II he ID
accustomed to ride what Is commonly
known as a calico" horse. he may be
called Spotted-horse. but II his horse
has a short tail he will be known as
Bob-taii-horse. The chances are that
he will be known by all the foregoing
names. His enemies in the tribe will
continue to speak Of him as Long
ears. Runs-from- bear. or Afraid-of-
his-horse. while his friends will call
him Rides-the-horse, Six-bears OF
Kills-the-enemy. For this reason IL
occurs that II you speak OF the 1ndiai.
In the presence OF certain members OF
the tribe and call him Six-bears they
Will idusu Ut sOu anu shs i""' "''
his name; his nan Runs-from-a-
bear" But II you speak OF him to GER
tain others rs Runs-from-a -a-bear they
will scowl and say: THAT not his
name; his name Kills-the-enemy.'
Hence It will be seen that the Indian
names are nothing, a delusion and
snare. and the practice Of converting
them into English appears eminently
unwise. II Is certain that the name
on the rolls at the agency Is the inter-
probation of only one OF the Indians
several names" A short Indian name
in their own vernacular, or syllable
or two of long one, II euphonious
and pronouncable. as they usually are.
will answer quite well for family
name. but the translations are never
satisfactory and cannot be too strongly
condemned.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22
uam.n Run. tn. Motor.

Mhs Hattie X. Miller of Santa Bal.
bara. Cal, is the only woman in ths
world earning her living as n moto.-
man on an electric car. When electric
street cars were first introduced ia
Santa barbara, few months ago. SIX
made a thorough study Of the prime.
nlcs on which they were operated, ard
when rhe applied for a situation she
answered all the requirements 80 well
that she was appointed without hesits.
ton. She likes the work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

While Mr.. Ingalls, Is in the main cor
rect in his statement to the effect that
pugilism is not learned profession. It
comes, nevertheless. very close to 1t.
As conducted nowadays pugiiism re-
qui.es a knowledge OF anatomy. ora
tory. pneumatics, journalism. calls
themes. bng-punching. head-punching.
Chesterfeldian etiquette. letter-writ-
ing. alimentation. and mastication'
and various other accomplishments
more or less important. Modern SCI
ence demands great deal Of versatility
on the part Of the pug. and. II Iaie
confers degree on Mr.. Corbett, pusii-
ism may yet claim place among the
learned professions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

A weil-known artist declares that In
ninety-nine cases out OF hundred the
left side OF the human face Is the more
perfect in outline.
A debate recently took place in
western high school on the question.
"1s Ian Maclaren a greater genius than
Rudyard Kipling?"
About the only crop Of which the
state of Nevada has surplus is po-
tatoes, which brings IS to 10 ton FOR
shipment to the coast.
The Japanese are afraid Of the spread
Of the habit of opium smoking In their
country, and efforts are being made 70
restrict its sale and consumption,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

A curious epitaph is to be seen on
tombstone In a cemetery In one oi
the suburbs OF Paris. The slab marks
the last resting place Of a husband and
wife. The husband died first and be-
meath the record Of his name and de-
mise was paced at his request the Inc;
Il am anxiously awaiting you. July
30. 1927" Forty years later his devot-
ed spouse followed him to the grave
and the following line completed the
record on the stone: Here am
Sept. Q. 1867"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

The w. C. T. u. OF Battle Greek are
In n quandary. Adam Arnold. noto-
rous character. died there the other
day and wilicd this organization his
entire large estate which was accumu-
lated by crime and selling liquor. Ar
mold. q short time before his death. had
been convicted Of numbering his own
son. What do you imagine the Wom-
ans Christian Temperance Union Of
Battle Creek will do about It?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

In seven months the decrease in i'm
migration has been only 45,525. The
European stream has by no means been
turned back. The labor market will
continue glutted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

New England lady who had re-
mained single 100 years has just died.
Only New England lady could be SO
fastidious as not to accept mate in
all that time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

Greek names will never be anything
but troublesome. Familiar as we all
arc with Marco Bozzaris. we still have
to stop and thing occasionally whether
the hero used two RS or two rs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

As soon as Mr.. Bliss learns what a
sooner" is. he will be encouraged to
proceed with further study of the
Great West.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22
Moop.h,ner. In Peace.

An unusual report came from Eto-
wah county. Alabama. when the rec
ords Of the United States marshal OF
that district for 1896 were made up. It
appeared that not moonshiner had
been disturbed there during the year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

The Buffalo Enquirer calls Ingalls,
Cheap John" 1t wouldn't think 80 II
It should see the size Of the check Mr..
Hearst has to pay.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

A farm colony for New York inebri-
ates is good idea. They would be
self-supporting. A great deal OF
land. however. would be required II all
the New York inebriates were to be
worked.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

Many claim to be praying for the
conversion of the world who are not
doing anything else.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22
Freedom of thought is mockery
when the expression of 1t Is suppressed.

What Greece needs Just now Is big
brother with a Monroe doctrine in his
pocket.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

The only vengeance that good
man desires is to have his enemies
know that he Ia right.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

Tho conduct of Mrs. Fitzsimmons
strongly vindicates the theory that a
woman's place is not at the ring side.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

In a United States court at Pnila-
delphia, recently, several applicants for
naturalization as American citizens
were before the bar. Judge Butler
questioned each one Of them to see
what evidence there might be OF his be-
ing attached to the principles OF the
Constitution of the United States. and
well-disposed to the good order and
happiness of the same" To one appii'
cant he said. What privilege will you
get by becoming citizen OF the United
States?" II would get license. sir.
answered the man. In Philadelphia, II
seems, no one can obtain license to
sell Intoxicating liquor unless he is
citizen Of the United States, and thii
man had truly betrayed the fact thai
the secret of his Attachment to ths
principles Of the Constitution" was his
desire to poison the people with alco-
holic liquors! One purpose Of our laws
relating to naturalization should be Ia
exclude from the privilege men whose
motives are Of this type. They are al
together too common among the appli-
cants for citizenship.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

A Kansas newspaper man has caused
much commotion In his town and
caused several engagements to be brok-
Ell OF By the puDiication OF the follow
ing observation. What can sensible
young man think when he observes a
strong, fat girl laying around amusing
herself with fancy work or quilting or
running to every shindig and hoedown.
while her poor, sick, and worn-out
mother takes In washing to support
the family7' No less than sixteen
young ladies' have called upon him for
a retraction and the village is rent
from center to circumference
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22
The Rocky Ford Enterprise.
ROCKY FORD. COLO.
Don't try to be an assistant poun.
keeper to the recording angel.

In the course OF time all the mud will
be utilized as campaign capital.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22

Our stock Of blanks is being 60, ~
lv inorsssed. II the above list &C.
contain what you want call on % ss'sS
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-22
CHAPTER XIII.

A blank Of six or seven years, !
The Washington bee., 1897-01-16

ed Women, Mrs. Victoria Earle
Matthe"s. 30 poverty should
not prevent US from making be
ginnlngs Thrilling woids They
should be au inspirati n to every
American woman. Far too much
we stand still on the ple- OF pow
erty. Would the bucket ever be
full W re it not for the drops in the
well i?
Fl story has no record OF any
people who in 20 short u time have
accom- l.lished much in the field
of letters and wealtl AS he very
emsncipated ra g in this coun ry.
We have much more of this
world's goods than the Colonial
fathe al the close OF tile interna
tional wars.
In 1850 there were only seven
newspapers, and the first daily pa
per was no6 issued until 1884.
OR people have III circulation over
Two hundred newspapers having
been issued since 1861 besides
teachers, doctors, lawyers, jour- al
lists. preachers and authors, male
and female.
I his all goes to prove that We
have botn the material and the
ability to do more toward self hel
he t:ou IL is the phllanthropic
side of our souls h I'VE. not vibrated
TO the touch of yearning suffer ng
humanity We hope the awaken
ing on the part of our omen WI
do much oward making race phi
lanthropists.
Ii We spend the next thirty years
in eslabllshing refOrmat ry meas
urss whereby the girIhood and
womanhood Of the race will be bet.
ter equipped for the duties of life
nd the uplifting of humanity,
what - glorious record will he urs
1t hand down to unborn genera
tions. What other p,opie hsv,
done, we Can do if we independ'
ently anil unitedly work.
The women and girls Of the race
mum Der about three millions. Tt
say the least one penny year from
each would give the hands"m,
sum of thirty thousand dollars
enough to put on foot omeIhine
for the betterment of our people
and once started there would b,
little trouble to sustain the enter
prise. ..
We think that there is pride
enough to be found among tI,'
women of the race to allow no surf
word as fail to appear in their vo
cabulary.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-16
OUR NOMEN.
Mrs. E. V. c. Villa rs, E litor.

What magnificent array of
women gathered at the N ,tional
capital last July The question:
considered pertains to the very vi.
tality of the r"ce. Notwithstand-
ing the large number in attendance
there we're hun'freds equally. rs in.
terested, who are d"ing gigantic
work to elevate the race that cou d
n. t by force Of surrounding cir
cumstances be present.
The great women there assem-
bled, together with hose who were
absent, form power. By unit, d
effort what may "e not accomplish
for The race A great deal has
be. IN doue but we must do more.
The Fl Id is large, shall We step in
and poss So it? There never was
greater opportunity to d" telling
uplifting work for this psnrlng,
discontented unhappy humanity,
20 now. In the slums IF onr de-
graded wOmaahood, We should
deem it a privilege to entrr and
compel the weak and erring to ac-
cept he better way and live a no.
bier lite. While so many of our
women an girls are low in the
sc.les of mora ity and otherwise,
CAN we, as II race. attain the heights
of cnrrect living reached by others?
Will We ever with such condition
ne what our friends desire aud
what we ought to b.? 1t seems 10
It's then that wier, yer local clubs
ar organized, if the work, of the
rescue of the fa len women could
he entered upon the ry CORE is
touched. 1t is we'll known that IN
many communities some are dis
pose.l to judge the whole race Of
our women by that class OF women.
y hile to do 80 is a great injustice
to us. yet such Is the un ust state
Of public opinion
We are much impressed with the
[ blowing sentence in the circular
etter Of the u .tions: Organizer Of
the National Asso. .:iation of Color
The Washington bee., 1897-01-16

pering, Rev L. A. Carter, Pastor.
.John Wesleyan overflow watch
night, every department aiive, Rev |.
Wheeler, Pastor; sick committees re-
port Rev. John Barnett, of New
Market Circuit, Nd. reported very i'll
and.in serious cond ton.
Rev ]. E. Gunby, OF Waugh Chapel
Is able to set up in bed. His do, tor
reports him as doing well, but that It
would be suicide for him 10 think of
entering the pulpit for an indefinite
period.
Current News" the sad ending of
the life OF Brother Cornelius was Ieel-
ingly referred to by Rev. ]. Wheeler
After which the meeting listened TO a
sermon from Rev. Joseph Wheeler
that was enjoyed The criticism by
Rev. Ielskey was finely drawn with
great charity towards the preacher.
\ onday, January II, was red letter
day in Annapolis. 1t being the occa-
sion OF the organization OF the Elec-
torial College of the Stale of Maryland
in the Senate Chamber of the State
House and the casting of her eight
Electoral votes for President and
Wee President of the United States OF
America; il was only The second time
in forty years and the first time in
thirty years that this vote has been
cast by and for republicans he cleo
tors arrived 10 so a. m. via A. & B.
short line, escorted by Wellington Re-
publican Association of the twenty
second Ward of Baltimore city,
headed by band Of music and deco.
rated with badges and silk hats, max
ing fine display, alarming the city,
breaking her quiet slumber. Harry [.
I. Livily swore in the electors. DR..
w. G.. Tuck was elected secretary,
Gen. Adam E. King, elector at large
was chosen as Chairman. Eight vote
were cast for Hon. VIM. Mckinley
for President and G.. A Hobart, Vice.
president, Mr.. +. W.. Herman was
Chosen as messenger to bear the re.
turns to Warrington. After adjourn.
ment the Electors aud State Officers
were lunched at the Executive Mansion
by Governor Lloyd Lowndes.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-16
II IS RUMORED.

That DR.. Francis is not candidate
for the treedmen'S Hospital.
There will be but few colored
NEIL appointed under the next admin
lStratlou.
The gold democrats must have their
share vi offices.
President cleveland drove the re-
puUIlcalS to inuorSe his adminiStra-
llon.
President Cleveland showed greater
power than both parties combined.
He defeated Ills party that denounced
him ana forced the republican party
TO IndOrSe MN.
He will be simon pure republican
in 1900.
Judge Cox is the greatest judge on
the bench.
He knows the law and he knows
how to apply 1t.
Bruce will go into the cabinet.
President-elect Mckinley is discuss
ing the question.
The colored man depreciates hi:
own value.
John Sherman will 60 into the ca bi
net.
Judge Kimball will not be reap
pointed.
A few colored men will be appointed
in the court room.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-16

.rbs colored Bishops were given a
s;nner at the Gray Brothers Ndie
Aonddy evening
Mr. lanes L. Goodall, of PennSSylVa-
- vii be in the city next month.
NJ lanes L. Freeman, Chairman
or,b. Philadelphia, Pa, Afro Ameri-
oan STATE lie que will visit the city
Inauguration week.
Mr. Andrew F. Hllyer, who met
nth an accident by fall from his ol-
rvcle IS out again and is improving
rapidly
The lanes L. Goodall Republican
n.soCi3tion has made application to
- Inaugural Committee for a place
~ ~ line ON the day of the Inauguration.
Tn r. Goodall Association will be fully
nniiormed in high hat, gloves, black
roat and umhrella-cane, and headed
by the apital City Band of this city.
usiroIine and complexion cream are
.,.o az the hest remedies for loss oi
hair nd skin erupti0 IS, price IS cents,
2os o street, n. W.
The funeral of Mr.. George Martin, sr.,
f,tbrr Of DR. Martin and George Mar
tin, ir took place from the MetroPoli-
tan Church, Wednesday at 2 clock p:
m He leaves two sons and several
daughlets and grandchildren to mourn
their loss.
The revival meetings at the several
churches, namely: Nineteenth Street
Baptist, Vermont Avenue Bap'
tist and the Third Baptist are quite q
success. Last Sunday Rev. Geo. w
Lee baptized seven and a larger bap
tizing is expected to take place at the
other churches shortly.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-16
LOUIS G. WILLIAMS.

The subject OF this sketch is the
husrling publisher of the Kansas
City, Mo, Observer, a weekly
republican newspaper published Ill
the interest of the Negro race
Mr.. Williams was born in The
Indian Territory twenty nine years
ago and when a mere child his
parents mov d to New Orleans
carrying their son witt them. Al
al early aye he was ent to school
and being sn apt scholar was soon
promoted to Leland University, the
leading institution of the South for
the education of Negro youth. lie
,pent several years in Leland and
in 1879 migrated to Kansas City,
where he has since resided, giving
his labors the advancement OF
the race in the western country.
Mr.. Williams has taught school
in the Indian Territory heen con
nected with the ltineracy OF the M.
+ Church. and during tie past
few years has devoted his time and
talents to politics. He is f"rclble,
impressive and entertaining speaker
and easily holds his audience IN
good bumor. During The Late
cam psign he did efficient work OIL
the stump and through his paper
for MIR. Mckinley and the republl
can ticket. When The free silver
sentiment threatened to unsettle
the Negro vote, Mr Williams went
single handed into the fray and
through his counsel the Negro
remained true To the party.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-16
GOT HIS FOOT IN 1T.

A PROMINENT NEW YORK CoLoRED RE-
PUBLICAN WANTS Mr.. CLEVELAND
TO APPOINT HIM "A COLORED
DEMOCRAT HOLDS THE LETTER.
The biggest sensation Of the hour IS
a letter that has been written to this
city by a colored New York republi-
can politician to negro democrat IN
this city. Among other things the
Colored republican says, that you know
now that have made an impression
on Mr.. Cleveland, and if you follow it
up, am sure that he will appoint me.
"Once appointed to big Office | am
confident that Major Mckinley will
hold me"
1t is understood that in consideration
ofthis appointment the colored repub-
lican is to ask Major Mckinley to re-
tain the colored democrat in office.
The colored republican has been
hood winked into the idea that this
negro democrat could have him ap-
pointed, but it was scheme to have
this letter from the colored republican
to hold ever his head and if he doesn't
go to Major Mckinley and demand
his retention in office, and if he refuse
to ask Major Mckinley to retain this
democr at IN Office he will expose him.
The colcred republican has got his
foot strictly in it and notwithstanding
which way he moves he will be stuck.
Ifhe goes to Major Mckinley and asks
the retention of this colored democrat
he will be confronted with cold and
stubborn facts, and if he refuses to go
his letter, asking for a place under
r. Cleveland will be given to the
press.
The coIored brother is between a
hawk and a buzzard.
The Washington bee., 1897-01-16
SUPREME COUNCIL OF GUARD
IANS.
cooDMAN's MAN LILY WILL WIN.

GooDMAN'S MAN LILY WILL WIN.
1t seems that the rank and file oi
the Supreme {, uncil of Guardians,
A. o. K. Of ]. will certainly take the
advice Of the Supreme Ruler, MIR.
K ID. Goodman, who is SO ably sup
porting MIR. Lilly, the founder oi the
order. The report that no LIllylte
shall join the lodge, courts. cadets,
Juveniles, means nothing. Mr. Lilly
Is in possession Of all the signs, rights,
secrets, ,:etc. Indeed, no man but MI.
Iillv can make lodge and give 1t
the pro.er credentials. All that the
boilers have 3ver received was given
ov MIR. Lilly. The pubic, the officers
and members OF the Supreme Coun IL
OF Guardians will be convinced shortl"
that ali the works of the A. O h OF ].
are the pro perty Of John w. Lilly and
no man in the world can take th-m
from him as they are IN his brain: Al
the regalias belong to the LillyiteS
ami everybody is receiving the Lilly
Jewels, he last seven degrees belong
to Lilly which were conferred
Ipon tho,e who would like to claim
The people are with Mr.. Lilly and
beyond all doubt he will wiz mr.
Goodman will win with his man Lilly.