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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

LONDON, Dec. lin the queens
bench division of the high court of
justice Mrs. Edith Walker sued her
husband, A. Barclay Walker, the owner
of the we'll known racing cutter Ailsa,
to recovery jewelry valued at 5000.
She obtained verdict.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11
Disastrous Prairie Fire.

GUTHRIE, o. T.. Dec. ia disastrous
prairie fire has occurred in this county,
famed by strong south wind. The
farmers fought like demons to preserve
their crops, the women and children
assisting. The canyons running east
and west along Trail creek finally
stopped the fire, but only after serious
property loss had been entailed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11
A Prominent Lawyer Assassinated.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 11.-Joe Reid,
prominent lawyer Of Tangipahoa and
widely known as figure in the tends
in the Florida parishes. has been assas-
sinated. He was shot in the back on
the stairway of the court house at
FranklintOn.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

Six cents a week will pay for the
best small daily in the state, delivered
at your door every evening. A small
sum for such big value. Call and
subscribe.
WHAT could be better for Christ
mas gift than to send this paper a
year to an absent friend? With its
fresh, Grip home news every day it
would be more appreciated than any
thing which can be called to mind.
A sIx-YEAR-oLD daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Abraham Miller, of Guy
andotte, promptly caught up her lit
tie two-year-old brother, whose cloth
ing had caught fire at CRATE, and
carried him to hydrant in the
yard, where she held him with one
hand while she turned on the water
with the other and put out the
flames. The child was badly burned.
The brave little sisters hands were
burned into a crisp, but she is the
heroine of the town.
JOHN REGER, the man with the rat
tlesnake belt, and editor of the Phil
ippi "Pain Killer" was over here
last week SEEM his best girl in Coon
Hollow. Everything went along
swimmingly until Johns belt became
detached and fell to the floor Then
the fun began. The young lady
screamed and followed ''snaix!" The
old man ran into the room with his
shotgun, and seeing, as he supposed
an immense "rattler," blazed away,
running Johns belt and taking ! feet
of his pigeon-tailed coat as gentle
reminder that the gun was loaded.
John was considerably frustrated over
the occurrence, and says he is going
to try and reform and do better
Parsons CIV. Va.) Advocate.
THE Maryland authorities have
completed their survey Of the West
Virginia and Maryland State line,
and under the line as run by them
will claim about forty miles of West
Virginia territory. The strip thus
claimed would be taken from Preston
county would have include the two
pretty little towns of Corinth and
GAINESVILLE. 1t will be remembered
that the survey of the disputed line
made by this State was completed
about three years ago and sustains our
right to the territory in question.
Both surveys will now be reported to
the supreme court Of the United
States, which tribunal will hear and
determine the controversy. 1t will
likely be year or two yet before the
matter is finally settled.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

Speaker Reed wants short SEES
sion and the whole country echoes
the wish.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

A Pittsburg man was shot in the
leg by his wife who wanted to keep
him at home and now when his
friends ask him to go anywhere he
offers a lame excuse.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

Gen. Blanco has followed Weyler's
example in issuing decree making
paper money legal tender IN Cuba,
for everything but customs. Of
course, Spain must continue to be
paid in gold.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

Tom Reed will be perfectly justi-
fled in pointing to the Reichscrath
as a horrible example of deliberative
legislative bodies.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11
w. j. Bryan In Mexico.

MONTEREY. Mexico, Dec. 11.-Hon
William j. Bryan of Nebraska is in
Monterey. His visit has aroused great
enthusiasm. The distinguished Ameri-
can is being made the recipient of high
municipal, state and federal honors.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

The arguments made by the shop
keepers these days are not conducive
to the popularity of the Dingley law.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

The success Of the Dingley bill in
meeting the expenses of the govern
ment by paying out the money real
lied from the sale Of bonds during the
last administration is pathetic.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

The introduction of the tin horn
at the late session Of the Reich
scrath may possible give an
inspiration to some of our populist
legislators.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11
wheat sim Above a Dollar.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE December
option kept the cenIer OF the stage in
the Chicago wheat market, although il
close - ) -, cents lower than the
day before.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

President Abrahamovics has been
having regular James Hamilton
Lewis Of a time.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11
SECRETARY CAGES INTENTION.
He VIII Embody Currency Recommen-
dations In Different Bills.

ne VIII Ihpouy currency Recommen-
dations In Different Bills.
WASHINGTON, Dec. lit is stated
that Secretary Gage will not embody
his financial views in one comprehen-
sive bill, but will cover special subjects
in number of special bills, some of
which would go before the house COM
mittee on banking and currency, and
others before the committee on ways
and means.
This last feature occasioned comment,
owing to the sharp contest between the
ways and means committee and the
banking and currency committee re.
rpectively 70 control legislation de-
Jigned to bring about currency reform.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

A glance at the West Virginia
delegation in congress is all that is
necessary to show why they are OPP
posed TO the merit system.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11
The Hays vi.ited the Queen.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-The American
ambassador. Colonel John Hay, and
Mrs. Hay dined with Queen Victoria at
Windsor last evening and slept at the
castle
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1897-12-11

Durant is doomed again. He is
breaking down under the menotony of
the thing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
No Water for a Ditch.

The principal objection to any attempt
to construct state canal No. l in the val
ley OF the Arkansas between Canon City
and Pueblo has been that there was not
money enough on hand or in sight to
warrant the beginning Of go large an en-
terprise. Now comes the house commit
tee on agriculture and irrigation with an
Official statement, showing that the water
DEGREES already entered absorb three
times the amount Of water in the river.
The natural query is, what can be the
use OF ditch when there is no winter
with which to fill it?
This state canal construction has been
earnestly urged by the people Of Pueblo
and Fremont counties, and as earnestly
opposed by those Of Bent. Otero and
Prowers counties. The residents OF the
latter counties have asserted that il this
state canal was built and water turned
into. they would be robbed OF a supply
for their own bitches. This official state
ment afiirms their claims.
From the facts presented by the COM
mittee, it would appear that the present
need OF the Arkansas valley is storage
reservoirs, not bitches. In the lower val
ley u great system OF such reservoirs ia
in course OF construction, and will add
materially to the irrigation facilities OF
the valley. Such reservoirs are also
needed above Pueblo, but they should be
constructed by private enterprise. The
experience OF the state in the reservoir
construction business is not an encourag-
ing one.-Denver News.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
A Trip to Ordway.

We had the pleasure of attending the
closing days session of the Epworth
Ieaeue convention at Ordway last Sun.
day. The Enterprise family accompanied
BY Miss Hawkins, drove over behind
Neely's best team.
AS nearing Ordway the buildings and
stacks on the Boston farm were seen re-
fiected in the very large lake that lay be-
tween us and Mr.. Bradbury's extensive
domain. A little later Ordway's grain
elevator and many good buildings were
mirrored in similar body Of water which
It seemed we must cross before reaching
our destination. But on nearer approach
the water all vanished, its presence being
simply prank played with the vision by
a beautiful sample of mirage:
We found Ordway's model little church
we'll filed with Lenguers and their friends
and heard splendid sermon by DR..
Spencer, editor Of the Rocky Mountain
Christian Advocate.
The seniors of our party were guests
of Mrs. Hodge at the Hotel Berendo, the
young folks joining large number of
others in dinner provided for their
Especial benefit.
We had hoped that some one who at
tended the entire convention would fur
nish n report, but it will doubtless be on
hand for next week.
"a Valuable Library Suggestion" is
crowded out this week
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

bcar the calyx on tho end OF the fruit
opposite tho stcm. The flavor il sweet
and pleasant without sufficient acid to
suit some.
THE cuRRASr.
A deep, loose subsoil is necessary for
success with the currant and u partial
protection from the rays OF tho sun will
be very beneficial. 1t il advisable to
The Cherry is perhaps tho best variety
and is we'll known. The Red Dutch and
Long Bunch Holland nre good varieties
for general planting, and the White
Grape in u very fine sort for making into
jam, jelly, etc.
THE 0otisEBERRY.
This bush succeeds under similar con.
ditions to those recommended for the
currint but seems moro easily suited and
perfectly ut home here. 1t gives abund-
ant crops evory soason.
The common old Hanghton In rather
small but will give II larger yield than
any other variety. The Downing is a
smooth, round, white variety that bears
heavy and il above medium in si2e. The
Industry is very largo berry, oblong IN
in shape, dark red color when fully ripe
delicious flavor and gives fairly good
yield. Smith White is large. roundisll
oval, yellowish white, OF first quality and
English typo. All these varieties can be
recommended from experience in this
locality, except the Smith White. which
is highly recommended by tho Canon
City people.
Alithe fruits that have mentioned IN
this paper can be marketed very nicely IN
the quart boxes MS recommended for the
strawberry and raspberry, and the goose
berry is often sold in bulk in tho Climax
grape basket and twenty-pound slnt bus
ket. The gooseberry can be grown and
handled with 80 little expense, AMI tht
yield is ordinarily 30 heavy, that even i
the price goes down pretty low, it Ii
nearly all clear profit.
The instructions already given fol
planting, cultivation md irrigation o
the raspberry will apply, with slight VA
riatlons, to nll the other bush and cant
frnits.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

The tw0-ycar old son offs. p. Dickes
was badly burned last Thursday by the
acci,lcntnl overturning Of kettle OF
boiling water. The little fellow is quite
seriously scalded but II 10 hoped that the
injuries will not prove fatal.
Colorado Springs parties have leased
Harsin's lake. thereby reserving to them
selves the exclusive privilege OF duck
shooting thereon.
Fred Check Inns almost completed
tho walls OF the Kearby and Gerbing
store buildings.
Tho Otero County Prospecting and
Mining association has fully completed
its organization.
H. F. Hagen last week turned out
his original pair Of Chinese pleasants.
Senator Swink's pair is also at large. Let
sportsmen, and everybody else. see 20 IT
TINT these birds arc protected and the
valley will soon be stocked with this
finest OF game birds.
ID. B. Deeter OF Holbrook has been
in this vicinity, recently dehorning cattle
SEQ the card OF tho st. James Hotel
in another column. Landlord BOyles ID
gaining I'M excellent patronage.
Tho Rocky Ford mill was shut
down day or two last week because oil
inability to secure coal
-.The Wardrobe" is the name oi
II, 1. Maxwell's new establishment, OFF,
cial notice OF which will be found in an
other column. Mr.. Maxwell has msny
friends in the county who will welcome
his return to business in Rocky Ford.
Mrs. Rodeck's Millinery opening
last Saturday attracted many ladies VIII
enjoy looking at beautiful- articles de-
signed for feminine adornment.
School boys and girls are enjoying
vacation this week.
The past week has given ,ls most
beautiful spring weather, the result be-
ing great activity in all farming opera
tions. CThe foregoing was written before
Wednesdays big blow)
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

There is q bill before the legislature
providing that fraternal insurance socie-
ties such as the Woodman, Workman
and many others, should deposit $4,000
with tue state insurance commissioner.
This bill should be defeated by an over
whelming vote. 1t is evidently Cotton
mp by the old-line high priced insurance
companies with the intention Of suppress
ing their most formidable competition.
There is nothing in the management Of
the fraternal societies which justifies
such adverse legislation. They are fur
nishing reliable life insurance at abso-
lutte cost and thereby proving blessing
to thousands of households Of men in
humble circumstances. Very many of
the men who carry fraternal insurance
are unable to carry policies in old line
companies, whose charges for insurance
enable them to pay princely salaries and
build palatial offices. We cannot think
that so iniquitous scheme can have
much support in the Colorado legisla-
fure
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
The Teachers Association,

The interests Of education in Otero
county demand that the patrons of the
schools, as we'll as the teachers, should
attend the teachers associations. The
one to be held at La Junta April Sd will
be OF interest as well as Importance. and
it is desired that we have large attend.
ance Of the patrons at this meeting. You
will encourage the teachers and help to
advance tho cause of education by your
attendance.
The lecture to be given by DIR. Snyder,
president Of the State Normal School at
Greeley. on 1.-The Cube OF Life" will be a
most interesting one as we'll MS instruct.
i've and well worthy your attendance.
DR.. Snyder is recognized to be one of the
Qest speakers in Colorado. Como every.
body. Lecture free, to be given in Com
meycial College hall.
M. E. BIaes, Co. Supt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
CHURCH NEWS.

-Epworth League topic for next Sun
day: .Lessons From Christ's Miracles"
Matt. 11:2-6; John 14:S-4
-Christian Endeavor topic for Sun
day: "The Sluggard's Vineyard" Prov.
24:3O-4. Chas Dittes. leader.
Topic for Junior Endeavor: Chances
to do Good-what are some of them, and
how are they to be used" John 4:7-l5,
Leader, ALVIN Partner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

There occurred at the parsonage o.
the Baptist church night before last the
marriage Of Mrs. Dora Widman o
Columbus, Ohio, a lady OF high esteem
to j. r. Harley, a we'll known and pop
ular citizen Of our sister city, Rocky Ford
The Rev. Hart ofliciated, and the wed
ding was very quiet one.-La Juntt
Democrat.
Miss Zula Ament, whose health has
been very poor for the past few months,
started for Hope, Ark, Wednesday night
and will spend some months with hei
mother and sisters.-La Junta Times.
Mrs. Ada McAbee of Rocky Ford is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. d.
Britton. Las Animas Democrat.
Judge Samuel Van Gundy has re-
turned to his home in Emporia, Ks.
%. G. Crawford is transacting bust
ness in Pueblo to-dao.
Mrs. Simpson of Pueblo is the guest
Of Mrs. Henry Bowman.
ID. W. Barkley and wife were called
to Pueblo Monday to attend the funeral
of relative, John +. Barkley, one Of the
old residents and prominent citizens Of
that city.
Senator Swink and Hon. J. H. Grow.
ley spent Sunday at home.
s.. ". Cressy is receiving the con.
grtulatlons of many friends on his reap
pointment as water commissioner. The
appointment for q second term speaks
well for Mr.. Cressy's ability and fairness
in the management of the difficult duties
of his office.
Senator Swink and Hon. J. H.
Crowley spent Sunday at home.
"A new girl came yesterday to bless
the home of d. H. Smith. Congratula.
tions.
Addison Kellogg and Will Guthrie
were among the sixteen boys who took
part in the competitive examination ut.
Pueblo last week. The prize to be
awarded is an appointment to cadet
ship ut West Point. The examination
was quite rigid, SO much so that half
of the 16 boys did not endure to the end.
1t will be several days before the boys
will learn the result OF the examination
"A stormy evening prevented the
usual attendance at the Ladies' Relief
Society at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w !.
r. Gibson Tuesday evening. but those
present had the same enjoyable time
which has always characterized these
meetings.
Mrs. NJ. J, Cleary is now holding
down her claim near Fowler.
Mrs. M. e. Springer left yesterday
for visit at her old home Ottawa, KS.
Congratulations of many friends are
being rendered Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fl.
McYay on the birth of son few days
since.
Miss Belle Evans OF La Junta was
visitor in Rocky Ford on Sunday accom-
panied by her best young man.
j. e. Orr and wife last week re-
turned from an extended visit in Kansas.
Mrs. Orr's health was not improved by
The change of climate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

Frank Crowley read u valuable paper on
the above topic ut the late Farmers Institute.
A II Is too long for publication IN one issue
we give 1t in installments. This week con-
elules the urticle,l
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

Tho State Agricultural College Of
Colorado is desirous Of ascertnining how
much of Colorado is adapted to the
growth Of sugar beets. The authorities
are desirous of having several tests made
in each Of the agricultural counties Of
the state. A supply Of the best quality
Of seed has been obtained and seeds will
be sent free Of charge to those who apply
for them and who will agree to take good
care OF the crop and report results to the
college. Address all requests for seeds
TO the State Agricultural College, Fort
Collins, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
The Largest Strawberry Crop

ever known in the history of Texas is
now being marketed. If interested in
small fruits and large profits, ask agent
Santa Fe route for copy of coast country
pamphlet. Excursions in April and May
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

There is to be no fight over the city
election in La Junta, while Rocky Ford
in preparing for little family row on
election day over their city ofIices.-La
Junta Times.
It must be pretty dull kind OF town
where only one ticket is in the field for
municipal offices. We've got more snap
up this way.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

The Otero County Horticultural So
ciety meets Saturday, April 8, at lS0 p.
m. in Robins Hall. Program: ''Stiaw-
berries" F. W. Stanbridge; "Piantipg,"
r. u. McClain; pruning" Frank Grow.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

The thanks Of the citizens OF the
Rocky Ford country are due the Pueblo
Daily Chieftain for the prominence IL
gives to the agricultural and horticultural
interests Of this portion Of the Arkansas
ynlley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
Gov. Adams appointments have
been meeting with general appreciation.

Tho house has passed the bill re-
moving the Soldiers Home to Fort Lyon.
The senate should do likewise but of
this there seems TO be some doubt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

Pueblo is boasting much just now
over the reduction Of the city's floating
debt, the result Of prudent city govern
nent. A strong effort will be mnde to
reelect Mayor King during whose admin
istration Pneblo's finances have made
such Improvement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

-Cannda doesn't like the new tariff
bill and will retaliate. France has al
ready given notice OF its intention to re-
taliate. Germany is not likely to be far
behind in doing the same thing. At this
ratc, says the Denver Times, the Euro
pean nations will probably be as ready
to congratulate Mckinley on his retire.
ment as they were to congratulate this
country on his election.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

-The melon growers will have very
important meeting ON Saturday, April 10.
That is the date Of the annual election Of
officers and every member should be
present. Much other important busi-
ness will come up for transaction. Let
the membership faithfully attend all
these early meetings that the machinery
OF the association may be perfected be-
fore the busy season Of growing and
shipping comes on. And when all has
been done that can be done don't expect
everything to move like clockwork the
fret year. There will be some friction
and come disappointment but let every
member determine to give the association
q fair trial. Its perfection and perpetua-
ton is going to be worth many thousands
OF dollars to the melon growers OF Otero
county.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

WANTED-SENER FAJTuEJrr MEM
or women to travel for Responsible estnh,
hin IasI sI, house in Colorado. Salary $3.50, paya
moSnn D,o S,n weekiy and expenses. Position Der.
fntmmiIped nniIpn eIn,Tyelope. The National, Star
,e' Shieoep' 15-4l
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
nR. s. H. POLLOCK,
Nx9
DENTIST.
ROCKY FORD, CoLoRADo.
Crown and Bridge Work Speciality,

WANTED-SEVERAL FAITHFUL, MEN
or women to travel for responsible estnb
iIsnsa H. 6. house In Colorado Salary siSopaya-
u,e sio weekly and expenses. Position per.
sntanmRed ni,niR enyelope. The National Star
ius' onichso' 15-4i
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
An Unwarranted Increase of Damelpn's
Salary.

The Rocky Ford Enterprise speaks
out its mind IN disapproval Of the action
Of the county commissioners in increas-
ing the salary OF the county attorney.
There are not wanting citizens at the
county seat who view the matter in the
same light the Enterprise does, and who
deprecate an unnecessary increase OF ex-
penses Mt this time. We say unnecessary,
because We believe equally good attor-
peys could be induced to take the job at
the old wages, even though it be no "big
thing" There are not many attorneys
here who would scorn an addition OF $50
month to their not over-abundant fees.
Tho wcst end, with its two members,
might have managed this thing dtfer-
ently.-La Junta Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

y1ANTED-sEvERAL FA1THF1tIo .siss asss
w or women to travel for responsllesbi' naya-
iished house in Colorado. Salary iS,;o, S;o, per
BILE al5 weekly and expenses. Positod Possir ,od,,rcssed
manent, reference. Enclose seli-huh' star
stamped envelope, Tho National ISL
Building, Chicago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
Otcro's Gosl EXAMPLE.

Even the bee men OF Otero county
have been forming an organization. The
melon growers had already organized,
ana farmers institutes and horticultural
societies are held all over Otero and FIRE.
mont counties. And still no agricultural
society Of any kind in Las Animns
oounty.-Trinidad News.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Ere they were wed he called her Love-
And darling" and "My Sweet"
And other pet names that need
Not bother to repeat.
But they arc married, and, when be
Addresses her to-day,
He doesn't call he pet" or "Dear,"
But simply "hollers" "Say"
-(layoIopI T.a,dar
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-04-01

Miss Kate Radcliffe of Delta re-.
turned home last week, after visit OF
several weeks with her uncle, Geo. Ham
mond.