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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01
FOWLER CHURCH DIRECTOR,

FOWLER CHURCH DIRECTORY.
Preaching Services every Sunday evening
Sunday School every Sunday at 10 II. IN.
Singing practice every alternate Sunday nj
IL II. NJ.
Church Socials every two weeks.
REV. b. r. BAKER, Pastor
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

1t is the universal testimony OF all
who have travelled through the Rocky
Ford country that never before was the
outlook for crops 80 uniformly good.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01
LOUISDALE.

Sunday School at the vroman school house
every Sunday at 10 q. m. Albert Bailey,
Superintendent. Preaching every Sunday ut
II n. IN. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01
The West Side Wants Three Good
Offices.

A meeting of west side Democrats was
held at Manzanola last Saturday at
which the following resolution was
adopted:
Resolved, by the Democrats OF Otero
county voting west OF Timpas creek, in
council assembled at Manzanola s26th
day of June, 1897, that it is the sense of
this meeting that representation from
this part of the county ought to appear
coming fall election and that we ask of
the rest of the county rs such represen-
tation the nominees for the offices of
treasurer, assessor and county superln-
tendent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

just as we go to press We learn that
w. F. Crowley has been appointed
superintendent of the Experiment Sta
tion. After saying that the reinstate-
ment Of Mr.. Blinn would have been only
Justice to worthy man, we can most
heartily commend the appointment of
Mr.. Crowley. He is a young man of
exceptional intelligence and culture on
agricultural lines and will make the Ex-
pertinent Station at Rocky Ford one of
the most useful in the Union.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

Real estate movement in the Ar
kansas valley is taking direction that
promises the largest possible develop
ment in the near future. The tendency
to cut largo farms into small tracts con-
tinues. The latest large body OF land to
be subdivided is the Holly ranch at
Swink, which will be offered in 1o-acre
tracts. 1t will not be many years until
the valley from Nepesta to La Junta will
be one continuous orchard aud garden.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01
b. B. SMITHS
is the place to get an
.. Easy Shave
y Stylish Hair Cut
ROCKY FORD. COLO.
ROCKY FORD, COLO.
| DMINIsTRAToR's NOTICE.
Estate of WillInm 9. Sv

Estate of william s, swink.
The undersigned having been appolnteSa
Administrator of the estate of William :.
Swink, late of the county of Otcro, In the
state of Colorado. decensed. hereby gives
notice that he will appear before the couny
court OF said Otero county, at the court house
1897, on the last Monday in July next, a!
which time all persons having claims aean.s
said estate are notified ana requested 10 "
justcd. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested TO make Immediate payment" 7"
tho undersigned.
Dated at La Junta. Colo, this 2Ist dRy y
June. A. D., 1897. G. W. SWIM.
Al Administraior.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01
THURSDAY. July /, 1897.

III farmers will destroy the Russian
,thistles now growing on their farms it
will save them much labor next year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

The Rocky Ford band will be mus
ually patriotic this year, playing at Man
zanola on Saturday and at Pueblo on
Monday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

l.. Hartig was here a few
days ago looking after his bust
ness interests.
Mrs. Frank Kingery went to La
Junta to see her father, Rev. I. N.
Jobes, who is very ill as u result
of fall from a load of hay.
Quite party of folks from this
place spent Sunday at the Apish-
apa near Fowler.
Many of our farmers report a
large amount of damage done by
grasshoppers to cabbage, lettuce,
etc.
Almost every person here ex-
poets to attend the Manzanola cell
ebration.
A. Spicer Of Rocky Ford passed
through here en- route to the
mountains with party Of friends.
One Mile West.
The family of O. b. McIntogh are han.
py over the advert of a daughter. Prob.
aoly the future governor of the state of
Colorado.
Geo. Todd expects to return from Grin
pie Creek, not having been benefited by
the change Of climate as he had hoped.
Those who failed to attend Mrs. Fowl.
er's lecture last Saturday were the losers.
Ladies, bear this in mind next time
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

If you can stop drinking without in
convenience, do it for the benefit of
others; if you find it hard to stop, do it
for your own benefit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

Henry Clark has our thanks for sam
pies of his splendid lettuce.
The building formerly used for the
skimming station has been moved near
the creamery and is being transformed
into n dwelling for j. Il. Leslie, Mr..
Babcocks butter maker
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

This morning T. Cheek commenced
the brick work on the Hagen
block. The excavation of Mr.. Rockers
part of the site is being pushed rapidly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1897-07-01

DIR, PURSES Office is now over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
A Determined Suicide.

CHICAGO, May PA little after S
o'clock this morning an unidentified
man, while walking around the corridor
on the thirteenth floor of the Chamber
Of Commerce building, suddenly drew
a revolver and shot himself. He then
threw himself over the railing into the
court, $50 feet below, narrowly missing
pedestrians in the crowded lobby. 1t is
thought the mar was dead before he
struck the pavement. The corpse was
horribly crushed. A letter in the sui.
cide's pocket showed him to be w. F.
Mittman, q dancing teacher. The let-
ter said his wife bad accused him wrong.
fully, and that he intended to take his
life yesterday but bad concluded to give
her one more chance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
TO-D8Y'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

LONDON, May 25.-Mr. Curzon, the
Parliamentary secretary for the foreign
Office, replying in the House OF Com
mons today said that the British Am.
bassador at Washington, would
be instructed 10 make representa-
tons to the United States gov
eminent In regard to the proposed
duty on sailed mackerel and other
cured fish, as has already been done on
the subject Of certain other duties TO BE-
imposed by the new United States
tariff.
PARIS, May 2.-It is ~unoficially an
nounced tba. the wheat area OF France
is 593 90S hectares "a hectare Is 2E7
acres below the area OF 1896, and that
the wheat crop will probably be D.
10000 h~ectolitres IA hectolitre. dr.
measure. il 2.75 bushela) le@5 than in
1896.
During a display Of fireworks at
Nantes last evening four persons were
killed aad a score OF people were in.
jured by the explosion OF q bomb.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 25.-AD
engine on the Jamaica railway ian into
a trolly car, in a tunnel, to-day, killing
three persons and iDjIring four other=.
PARIs. Nag 25.-The Prince &c sagan, e.
de=t son Of Napoleon Louis de T~alIeyr2nd-
Perigord, Due de Talleyrand. is critical! III
from congestion Of the brain. he vas born
in 1892.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
Peace Conditions Approved.

CoNsTASTINoPLE, May 25.-The
collective note OF the powers OF the
subject of the Turkish demands upon
Greece has not yet been presented,
owing to the German ambassador az
Constantinople having been forbidden
to sign it until Greece consents to the
peace terms. Germany declares that
she will withdraw altogether from
mediating should the other powers con
slider the previous consent Of Greece to
De unnecessary.
VIENNA, May 25.-The Neue Freie
Presse publishes q dispatch from Con-
stentinople to-day, saying that Germany
has finally approved the conditions OF
peace and hat the Identical note Of the
powers on the subject will be presented
to the Turkish government to-day.
CoNsTASTISoPLE, May 2j.-The
identical note OF the powers We pre-
sented to the Turkish government 70
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

proposed national mortgage company
which il u lend money 70 farmers 70
the amount OF fifty PER cent. Of the
value % their farms was laid On the
dssks Of all the Senators yesterdays
TIE Office seekers here are conEiderd-
bly, elated al the decision rendered By
the L. <. Supreme Court yestsrday 70
the effect that the President's power OF
removal il unlimited, and il in no way
restricted by the civil service Law.
The Cabinet again TO-DAY gaze most
Of it, time 70 Cuba and the methods Of
distribution Of relief to the alleged dis
tressed Americans In the island and
the general subject Of the in5urrection.
AZ 10 the latter, il SaE not attempted
70 outline any definite plan Of proceed
ure al this juucture. Everything ap-
pears 10 depend upon the conclusions
tha, are reached by Mr. Calhoun.
The President e1pects Dir. Calhoun
will have completed bis mission in
Cuba and be on his way back 70 Wash
irg in the course Of q week Or ten
dayE. The President has consented 10
attend the ceremonies az the Arlington
National Cemetery on Decoration Day.
bu, il il not expected that ne will de-
liver an address. He has consented al.
| 70 20 deliver the diplomas 70 the grad
uates Of Ii National University Law
School Of the District Of Columbia at
the Natioral i-catre in this city on the
1st inst.
Nrs. Romeyn, wife of Capt. Romeyn
Of the Fifth Infantry. called at the
Whi'e House to-day and expressed her
thank= 10 the President, and later at
the War Department to Secretary Al
| ger, for the ciemency extended TO her
husband in the remission Of the SEN
tence Of the court martial in his case.
Representative Gaines Of Tennessee
brought to the White House today the
invitation 10 the King Of Greece to at
tend the exposition now in progress at
Nashville. II wac left in the hands OF
the President and will be transmitted
70 King George through the State De-
partment. But King Georgo hes other
Lhings than fair6 TO think OF now.
The following fourhclass pogtmasters in
Virginia were appointed to-day: Church
yille, G. l.. Wilson Ellends'e, J. G. Rybun
Fairfield, Thom2s Paxton Hot SPRING., J. II.
McClintic; LA1renceyille, ". Z. Jonee Old
| Church, s J Tucker Prospect, Z. a. Scott
and 5tump, W.. T. Mcdonnell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
Heavy Damages.

MACON, Ga, May @.-The jury il
the damage suit OF Roland Reed and
members OF his company against tie
Southern Railway for injuries Inflicted
in a wreck, which has been on trial il
the United States Court here for u week
past, brought in a verdict for the plain.
tifs this morning. The suits were
brought for $4,000 each il favor OF
Roland Reed, Miss I5adore Rush and
Mrs. Mary Myers. The jury awarded
Mrs. Myers 5000, Roland Reed 50 000,
and Miss Rush $1,000.
CHICAGO. Ma 25.-Mn Susan ST. John, a
New York portrait painter, was awarded
$4,000 damages against the North Chicago
Street Railway 60. to-day. In 1895 she was
81 ting Chicago and while d%ismounting from
a CAT the motorman started the car before she
had reached the ground and she was thrown
TO the ground. She claims that she was so
injured as t. unfit her for doing further good
work with her brush.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

There is more Catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together,
and until the last few years was supposed to
be lncurable. For a great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease, and prescribed
local remedies, and By constantly falling to
cure with local treatment. pronounced it in
durable. Science has progen catarrh to be q
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by FL. Cheney q Co,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
ON the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops to a ~teaspoonfnl. 1t acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials. Address,
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, voc
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

SEVERE STORM terrific windstorm
passed over the Norfolk section yesterday
about 6 o'clock. At Ca { Henry the damage
done by it was greater than at any other
point, although trees were uprOoted and grow
ing crops injured elsewhere At the cape the
end of the main building Of the life saving
station was blown out and the structure is
sinking. The roofs of the houses occupied by
sur'men were demolished but worse than
all, the station is crippled by the loss of the
surf boat. The heavy Grade blew over on
this craft, smashing it in kindling, and should
a vessel go ashore in that vicinity during the
storm now prevailing there, the life savers
would ne forced to work at a disadvantage.
So far as can DC learned there was no loss Of
life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
Anarchists

PITTsBURG, Pa, May 25.- Henry
Bauer aud Carl Mold, the anarchists,
who were accomplices of Alexander
Bergman in the attempted assassination
OF b. 9. Prick during the Homestead
strike of 1892, were released from
Riverside ~penitentiary, yesterday, after
serving four years and three months of
q five years sentence, their terms hay
ing been reduced nine months by good
behaviour. The men were given q
royal reception by the anarchists of
Allegheny, who are arranging q picnic
to be held at Lakewood, probably next
Sunday, to celebrate the event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

SUES THE EBBITT HoUsE.-Mr. c.
e.. Ashton, jr., of King George county,
son of Judge Ashton, of the County
Courts of King George and Stafford,
who was so painfully wounded some
time ago in Washington, has instituted
suit for damages against the proprietors
of the Ebbitt House. in that city. The
Ebbitt House was being repaired, when
a piece of lumber projected out and
knocked Mr.. Ashton from the platform
OF a Car on which he was conductor
Fredericksburg Lance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

TIE SMITHS POINT EXPLOSION A repre-
sentative Of w. Il. Flaherty, the con tractor,
who is building Smiths Point lighthouse,
Chesapeake Bay, says that the men hurt by
the eIplosion OF gas in the caisson last week
were only slightly injured. About twelve
men were burned, those most painfully in
jured being Edward Griffin, Tony Juiatt,
Matthew and John Matherson. ell of New
York. II is said that the accident was due to
men smoking in foul and gaseous air.-[Balti.-
moro American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
A LawIess Community.

MInDLEsBoRo, KY. May 25.-The
Heitields aud Cawans, rival moonshine
factions plying their business in Han
cock county, Tenn, met at a concert
at Coal Branch school house yesterday.
A fight which lasted for an hour en-
sued. James Heitfeld was killed and
Tom Caviar was MORALLY wounded.
That section is Inhabited almost en-
tirely by moonshiners and no arrests
are made for lawlessness. Human life
is cheap and the Winchester is the arbi-
ter of all disputes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
TUESDAY gvgEIE6 MAY u 1as7

Mg. KLLEEY An;DEG5os. d New
York, mo bolted his party lat fall,
bezzauae It declared for free silver. and
helped 10 eject a republican Precedent
pledged " high tariff, now says the
silver men may be night" Why cer-
tainly they nay, and many democrat
a. Gr1nly convinced that they were
wrong ar Mr.. Anderson w&a, voted
with them, because the national coz
vention Of the democratic party had
declared for free silver, and because
Nj. Cleveland, Ms. Ander7on's idol,
had said, four years before, that the
only way by which q party could hope
TO succeed was by accepting the arbit-
rament ofits national conventions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
Did You Ever.

TRY Electric Bitters as a remedy for
vonr troubles? II not, get a bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of all Female Com
nlaints, exerting a wonderful direct in-
duence in giving strength and tone to
the organs. If you have Loss of Appe-
tite. Constipation. Headache, Painting
Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Ex-
citabIe, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the
medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents aud S1.00 at e. L. Aliens
Drug Store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

A VIRUS TERRIBLE Blown Rich
mond yesterday John W. Hayner, jr., a
brakeman on the Chesapeake and Ohio
road, was on the rear step Of the shifting
engine preparatory to making q coup
ling, when he stumbled and fell. Be-
fore he could recover himself the en-
CINE passed over him and he was crush
ed. For several months, Haynes had
been out of employment, aud had only
succeeded in getting a position recently.
When he left his homo Sunday night
his baby was very sick, and late at night
he received q message from his wife by
telephone for him to come home at once,
as she thought the child was dying. He
imagined that to go would jeopardize
his position, the only means by which
he could provide for those dear to him.
He stuck to his work, trusting and hop.
ing that the child would improve, and
in a few hours he would have finished
his work and gone home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
The House was not in session to-day

THE ROYAL ARCANUM.-In Boston
yesterday, at the session of the Supreme
Council of the Royal Arcanum, on the
report of tho committee on salaries
and compensation, the salaries of
the supreme officers were fixed the
same as last year. An amendment to
the laws was introduced providing that
if the last day for the payment of assess
ments by members falls on Sunday or a
legal holiday, payment may be made
on the succeeding day. The matter
was referred to the committee on laws.
On the report of the committee on
subordinate councils, it was voted not
to reduce the degree fee or the lee for
benefit certificates.
On recommendation of the committee
on grand councils, it was voted to con-
tinue the system of financial assistance
to the small and weak grand councils.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

OovEnon O'FERHALL snys: Last fall,
under normal conditions, Bryan would
have received 1874 600 democratic votes
In Virginia, but standing on the Chicago
platform ne Only pollod 10000 demo-
cratic voter" IA the Governor him
self only received 127,00 0 democratic
votes, three years before, whom he was
elected, tho fact that Mr.. Bryan got
1900 more votes than he did, certainly
indicates that no matter how abnormal
conditions woro in 1896 they were inf
nitoly moro 40 in 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The democracy OF Inc Two peninsula
COUNTIES haz indorsed for the %guberps-
torisl nomination Judge Baker 2. Lee.
OF Hampton.
Major Joseph q. Sands, late OF the
Norfolk and Western road, mas accepted
the position OF general manager OF the
South Carolina and Georgia Railroad.
Governor OtFerrall, Auditor Marye.
and Treasurer HarnaD, members O.
the Board OF Public WORKS. started out
on q tour OF inspection yesterday over
the various railroads in this State.
John E. Kincb, white, aged Is years.
lies az ST. Vncent's Hospital. Norfolk:
with q bullet wound in the stomach, a.
q result Of having been mistaken for g
burglar al midnight Sunday night, and
shot by the mar he worked for.
Miss Carrie. Oldest single daughter
OF Mr.. J. W. Harris, Of FrederickEburg,
eloped from that city Saturday night,
it il supposed, with q Mr. Morris, who
was in the insurance business there and
in the adjoining counties some Elk
months ago.
Judge R. L. Henley died at hiz home
in Williamsburg on Saturday, aged
si1ty-one year. He was L OF the
most prominent lawyerE and business
men Of that section, president Of the
Peninsula Bank, and 8 large farmer
and land owner. He was circuit judge
for several termE.
Mr.. VIM. G. C~renEhaw, a prominent
citizen Of Orange, died yesterday at
his home, Hamfeld, Of paralysis, il
the 72d year Of bis age. He was the
largest landed proprietor and the most
extensive farmer in the county. Capt.
CrenEhaw organized the famous Cren-
shaw Battery, OF Richmond, during the
late WAY.
Senator Daniel mas held a conference
with the leading tobacco manufectur-
ers Of Richmond regarding their efforts
70 secure a reduction in the tax on 70.
bacco provided for in the Senate bill.
The papers have been prepared, and
the Senator hopes that the amendment
desired by the tobacco manufacturers
may be adopted.
The Ewell Camp OF Confederate Vet
crane observed Memorial Day at Ma
nassas yesterday and held appropriate
services at the Confederate monument.
Prayer waa offered by Rev. D. L.
Blakemore and the address vas deliv-
cred by Hon. E. f. Meredith. The
yravea around the monument were
strcgn with flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

THE Governor of Georgia has no less
than eishty-one colonies on his staff,
all of whom will attend him on his
proposed trip to the Nashville EXPOSE
ton. Now if Col. O'Ferrall were gov
ernor of Georgia, instead of Virginia,
what a show he would make on his trip
to the same city!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

An ILLUMINATED PADDLE WHEEL.lTho
steamer Louise, of the Colchester Company,
reached her wharf at pier 16, Light street,
yesterday afternoon from Reeder's shipyards.
whore she underwent extensive repairs and
improvements. Electric lights have been
placed in the box enci7oling her paddle wheel.
which, when the vessel is in motion. causes a
prisInatic effect, as the water is thrown into
the air by the revolving wheels. Il Balti-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

A SCANDAL IN SPAEIGH SOCIAL CIR
cLEa.-A dispatch from London saya
much interest has been aroused by the
publication OF an advertisement offer
ing $500 reward for the return
Of an emerald and diamond bracelet,
with q Spanish coat Of arms and q
medallion OF Don Carlos inscribed on
the diverse side. 1t il supposed to
rave been lost in Daly's Theatre, and
great secrecy was at first displayed
about the matter. 1t now transpires
That a party Of distinguished Spaniards
orrived recently in London to witness
the jubilee celebration. One member
Of the party is a handsome lady, q
years OF age, who, from girlhood, has
beer d favoritc and constant visitor at
the home OF Don Carlos. She missed
the bracelet after q visit TO Daly's
Theatre on Monday. A great hubbub
saa raised and the theatre was search-
ed. The lady was reluctant to call in
the services of the police, as she ad-
,nitted she waa afraid Of the scandal
which might follow, as the bracelet
was given her by a would-be king,
and, if it were known that she had
brought it to England, several eminent
persons would get into trouble. The
name Of the lady is still concealed, but
it is evident she is on terms Of close in-
limacy with Don Carlos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-25

SUPPOSED HIGawAYNAS.-The Richmond
police think that they have caught, in the
person of William Sims, the negro who has
for the last week been hold up ladies seen OF.
the streets late at night without male escr-
he was sent 10 Jail to await developr,ents
The latest and most sensational Of .-nesc A..
tempted assaults for the purpose Of robbery
occurred late Saturday night at d WAS report.
cd to the police yesterday. The victim wss
miss Martha Gocce, a pretty girl Of sixteen,
VINO reslues Wit her ps..euts on south Fourth
street one ahu het Ilder sister were return
ing rom market q 4 within a few yards of
home the negr~, grapped her and carried her
up 'hto an alley. Miss Martha had a purse in
her mar. Sims was approaching two ladies
"orn an officer put a pistol into bis face.