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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
Whatever may have been the ca,

Whatever may have been the cause
We congratulate Col. Robb on the fact
that he did not apply for renewal OF
his saloon license but has vacated the
building, which will hereafter be used
for respectable business purposes. The
probabilities are that the closing OF the
saloon indicates that it was not making
money, which fact is suggestive OF the
theory that some who have been saloon
patrons have found it more profitable to
spend their money with our merchants
who deal in the necessities and comforts
of life. 'Tis well.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
OBITUARY..
SAFE IN HIS FOLD.


FLORENCE MAY RorH, youngest child
garet Roth. was born May 16, 1880, near
Monument, Colo. Sunday, May 10, 1898,
she was taken sick with scarlet fever and
after five days suffering she was folded
in the arms OF Him who said, "Suffer
little children to come unto Me-" Her
body was placed in white casket and
covered with roses and other flowers, low
ing tokens from teachers and friends,
She slept among them, bud taken from
earth to bloom in heaven. June 8 the
remains were born to tho little grave in
the Rocky Ford cemetery. The brief
but beautiful service was conducted by
Rev. Mayo, then the iiower.laden casket
was lowered to its last resting place.
She is not dead. tho child of our affection,
But gone to that higher school
Where she no longer needs our poor protec-
tion,
And Christ, himself, doth rulc.
Our dear little Florence. whose smile
Made bright the summer hours.
Amid the roses of June time,
Has left us with the flowers.
Fold her. Father In thine arms,
And let her henccforth be
A messenger of love between
Our human hearts and thee.
To all who SO kindly assisted and SYM
pathized with us in our bereavement, we
desire to- express our heartfelt thanks
and gratitude.
JAMES F. RorH AND FAMILY.
VELMA. infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. d: III. Nicely died this morning.
Funeral from the house tomorrow after
noon.
PANsY, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Parker died Wednesday afternoon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
CHURCH NEWS.

Christian Endeavor topic for next
Sunday, "Christian Courage" examples
from books or life. Mark 10:32-34; Acts
2l:lO.l4. We would be pleased to sec
you present.
-Epworth League topic for june,
"Lessons From Life" for June II. Life
Marring and Moulding" Jer. 1915.
Lydia Weist, leader. The meeting viii
begin promptly at 7 p. m.
BAPTIST SERVICES.
At the Baptist church next Sunday
morning the sermon will be on 'The
Great work Of Soul Saving" There is
NO subject OF greater importance than
this. "Come, let us reason together"
The evening service will be given to mis-
sion service will be given to mission work
led by Mrs: Judson A. Elliotte OF Kan
ant and instructive speaker. Her sub
ject, Emissions in Syria" Everybody is
invited. The music by the choir will be
rendered in spiritual and inspiring
manner. We would like to have n full
attendance; please do not disappoint us.
B. l.. MITCHELL.
Sunday at the NJ. E. churce, morn
ing, the third of the series OF sermons on
the "Vision and Voice from the Excel
lent Glory" Evening subject, Worship"
Canon r. s. Radcliffe OF Denver
will hold Episcopal church service in
the NJ. Z. church on Friday evening.
Come and hear him.
The topic next Sunday morning at
the Presbyterian church will be, "God
revealed in Nature and Revelation"
In consequence Of the mayors procln-
nation prohibiting the gathering OF child
rem under fourteen years Of age, the
Children's Day exercises are indefinitely
postponed. The subject for the evening
will be, "Esther's Wise Resolve"
The Brethren tabernacle meeting
now in progress near the depot has been
interfered with by continued ram yet a
number from distance are expected on
Saturday when they expect to observe
Footwashing, the Lords Supper and
the Communion. Song services each
evening at 7:3O, and preaching ut 8 p. m.
All are cordially invited.
Mayor Fenton's proclamation pro-
hibiting the assembling OF cliildred un-
der fourteen for the next three weeks
will operate to greatly cut down the at
tendance at the Sunday schools. The
Christian school will suspend.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

We are pleased to report Rocky
Ford as having Just acquired greatly i'm
proved facilities for fighting fire. The
hose company has been furnished with
800 feet OF new hose, which was badly
needed. Six new fire extinguishers
have been received, which in connection
with number owned by private persons
will afford excellent means for preventing
fire. The town has been very fortunate
in having no bad fires during the past
months wheh We were wholly unsupplied
with fire apparatus.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
The new road to the cemetery is no
on the old. Cemetery
matters need more close looking after.


matters need more close looking after.
When in town last. r. W. English of
the English Lumber Co. purchased
half block of lots in the western part of
town. He has great faith in the future
OF Rocky Ford.
Tonight an ice cream and strawberry
social will be given by the Odd Fellows
lodge in their hall. The Odd Fellows
always have good time on such occa-
sions.
Geo. A. Daring is preparing to
build dwelling near the creamery. It
will be for rent.
business changes will be continual
ly taking place tn n live town. We this
his interest in the Harris & Daring feed
store to Harvey Maltby. The new firm
of Harris & Maltby will continue at the
old stand. A. c. White sold his cigar
manufacturing business to L. A. Todd
and VIM. Brandt, who will conduct the
same at the old stand. Then Messrs
White and Daring formed partnership
to run an ice cream parlor, confectionery,
etc. in Col. Robbs building. The
room will be completely renovated inside
and out and made very attractive place.
The boys will have fine location and
will doubtless do u good business.
&C. H. Mcvay is making good
progress on the Holbrook artesian we'll.
The strata passed through thus far indi-
Gates that water will be struck much
sooner than at Rocky Ford.
That new and extra wide sidewalk
built by Hale, Price & Lance in front of
the post Office and adjoining buildings is
a greatly appreciated Improvement. A
duplication thereof on other portions Of
main street would be highly proper.
The W. G. T. U. have arranged for a
series Of high grade lectures, by Major
Scott of New York. He is n lecturer of
national reputation and will be accom-
panied by his wife, who also possesses
much lecturing ability. They will be
here June II, 1S and 10. Additional
particulars next week.
Physical culture is to be included in
the Woman's Club course OF study.
Williams & Clark have filed long
felt want by opening carpenter shop
where our citizens will know where to
find somebody to do odd jobs. See their
advertisement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

Delay in securing pole prevents
us making definite announcement OF
the flag raising this week. A magnifi-
cent flag has been received and is on ex-
hibition at Price & Lnnce's; also n
Cuban flag to float just under the stars
and stripes. The flag raising is being
delayed but look for n rousing, patriotic
demonstration when the time arrives.
(Since the foregoing was in type the
pole has been secured and the tlagraising
will take place Saturday June Is. Pro-
gram next week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
DIR. Ellis, president OF the State Ag.

DIR. Ellis, president OF the State Ag-
ricultural college. has n new lecture,
"Spain and the Spaniards," which has
been highly praised by his auditors
wherever delivered. DIR. Ellis is known
to many OF our readers as most enter
taining and instructive speaker. The
subject of his lecture is timely and our
citizens would greatly enjoy hearing Dr.
Ellis on Spain. We trust that early ef-
forts will be made to secure IN evening
from him in Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
EPWORTH LEAGUE LITERARY
June 16.

June 16.
THE CAREY SISTERS.
Quotations from the Misses Carey.
Biographical sketch,
Mr.. Roy Elser
Rec, "Among the Beautiful Pictures"
"a. Carey Miss Grace Babcock
3-Rec., IAN Orphan" (P. Carey
Miss Eunice Robb
4-Song, zone Sweetly Solemn Thought"
League
5-Rec., "Through the Gathering Dark
ness" "a. Careyl
Mrs. Elmer Conner
6-Song,
by the Juniors
7-Alice Carey as writer OF fiction
Mrs. Slane
S-Rec., '.An Order for Picture"
"a. Carey,
Miss Florence Elser
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

R. w. English, president of the
English Lumber Co., Denver, has kind
ly donated 80 foot flag pole to the flag
it here by rail will probably prevent the
acceptance of the gift, but we're much
obliged to Mr.. English, all the same.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

-Cabbage, Sweet Potato and
Tomato Plants for sale at Col.
Kobb's ranch one mile south of
town.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

zsns of Rocky Ford.
Explanation OF the inception OF the
movement will be given during the con-
vention.
Delegates, bring your pencils. tablets
and bibles.
PROGRAM.
SATURDAY.
1000 Devotional exercises, Rev. War
ren Mayo.
Temporary organization.
1890 Address of welcome. Rev. G. E.
Burton. Response, A. o. Draper
and J. v. Day.
Appointment OF committees.
100 County Sunday school orgnnizn-
tion-can it be made profitable? J.
P. Pollock. Discussion, VIM. War
ren, Guy Smith, Mrs. d. w. Car.
penter, Mrs. j. z. Davenport and
others.
Report Of committees on reception
and entertainment.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1:30 Song service conducted by Vivian
Birely.
200 Primary work-discussion LIST, as
parent by Mrs. b. l.. Mitchell and
Mrs Robt. Coltman. I'd ms teach
er by l.. 8. Wilson and Miss Nellie
Olmstead. 3d as whole by Rev.
F. w. Hart.
800 Can evangelistic services be male
profitable in Sunday school work?
Rev. Coltman, Rev. g. w. Null. Dis.
cussion by d. W. Carpenter, Rev. f.
$3.50 Paper by Prof. Bolles.
Report OF committee on permanent
organization.
EVENING SESSION.
7:30 Song service conducted by Mrs.
Flora j. Hall and Prof. Bolles.
500 Platform meeting conducted by
Rev. G. E. Burton.
S:45 Question box opened and answers
given by whom solicited. Conduct
ed by John Wasson.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
200 Song service conducted by G. ".
Albert and Mrs. Elser.
2:30 Gods use of child in his work by
Mrs. Laura Benedict.
2:45 Discussion-Wha can the Sunday
school do for the young man? and
what can the young man do for the
Sunday school? LIST division by o.
]. Baxter and L. w. Babcock. ID
division by Mr.. Wheelock, hoy Ell
ser and P. K. Blinn.
$50 Discussion-Our methods COM
pared with Christ's in reaching hu-
man hearts, by Revs. Mayo, Spencer
and Mitchell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

All the latest styles in Millinery
at greatly reduced prices. Al
Mrs. Il L. r. Whites opposite post
office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1898.

The Mutual Hail Insurance organ
ization ought now to be completed very
quickly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

Much of the school matter in this
issue could most appropriately have been
published in our last issue, making that
distinctive school number, but lack Of
space forbade. The year Just closed has
been n very successful one, when all the
circumstances are considered For al
most ten weeks the school was deprived
of Prof. Bolles' skillful direction. For a
month of that time substitute was se-
cured who was entitled to the title of IN.
g." AS soon as the board found out his
inefficiency Prof. Rhoades OF Denver was
secured. He is a high-grade instructor
and superintendent and did splendid
work. Aside from Prof. Bolles' illness
the school labored under the disadvan-
tage of being widely scattered in incon-
verient buildings secured for temporary
use during the construction OF the fine
new school house. In spite OF all these
drawbacks the school did excellent work.
The board has expressed its approval OF
the corps of instructors by electing all
for the next school year. When that
shall open Rocky Ford will have three
school houses and the good work OF past
years continued with increased earnest
ness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
The mystery

ing mystery
lof life an d
death has puz-
zled many a
wise man. The
alchenlists of
old searched in
vain for some
combination of
drugs TIL at
would prolong
life indefinite
ly. Common
sense, chemis-
try and medical
science have
com bincd in
. o~a -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09
Meteorological Keport For NAV.

II. II. Griffin. Superintendent of the Rocky
Ford Experiment station. furnishes us the
following meteorological summary for the
month of May:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

--Pueblo's citizens are preparing for n
repetition, on an improved scale, of the
highly successful Pageant OF States and
Nations. given last Fourth OF July. The
Rocky Ford country should be repre-
sented in the instructive industrial pa
rade which will be n leading feature of
the occasion. W. b. Goblin has been ap-
pointed to look after the representation
of the Rocky Ford country and he has
called meeting OF the citizens for
Saturday Five p. m. in the coun-
Gil chamber, over Reifel's hardware store.
to take definite action on tho matter.
There should be full attendance OF
public-spirited citizens ut that meeting.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-06-09

When in town last. r. W. English OF
the English Lumber Co. purchased
half block OF lots in the western part of
town. He has great faith in the future
OF Rocky Ford.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-06-07
CERvERA WAS TOUCHED.
The spanish Captain who Brought the
News Royalty Treated by sampson.

The spauish Captain who Brought the
New. Royalty Treated by sampson.
Copyright 1895 by Associated Press.
With the fleet, off Santiago. June 3.
via Kingston. Jamaica, June ). tDe-
layed in transmission.)-All the MEM
bers of the Merrimac expedition are
safe Two are slightly wounded. but
Lieutenant Hobson escaped without a
scratch. This almost incredibly good
news was brought out this afternoon
to Rear Admiral Sampson by Admiral
Cerveras chief of stan under nag of
truce.
Admiral Cervera." said the officer.
lis so touched by the bravery of your
men that he felt IL only right you
should know they are alive. They are
prisoners of war and are being we'll
treated"
Tremendous enthusiasm reigns over
the complete success of the expedition.
During the day the Merrimac was
plainly seen lying athwart the channel.
She could hardly have been placed
better had she been sunk in the day
time and with no accompaniment of
fire. 1t was an. anxious day on all the
ships BY noon officers and men feared
the Merrimac's heroes had died in their
noble work but at o'clock this after
noon a little black tug. flying white
flag, was seen coming out from the
saffron hills of the harbor. Slowly she
moved toward the New York, the fag-
ship. Assistant Chief OF Stan 6taun-
ton boarded the Vixen, flying a flag Of
truce, and met the spanish tug, the
Colonel. half way.
Captain Oviedo signified his desire to
see Admiral Sampson personally and he
was taken on board the flagship. The
enthusiasm as the news spread from
signals from the Vixen was so intense
that the appearance of the Spanish
captain over the side of the ..ew York
hardly excited the surprise that might
have been expected. Admiral Sampson
| greeted Captain Oviedo most cordially
| thanked Admiral Cervera for his gal
| liant courtesy and made the prelimin-
ary arrangements for the exchange of
| Lieutenant Hobson and his seven he
roes.
However, as they have naturally
learned much about the fortifcations.
! IL is hardly likely that they will be ex-
| changed for some time. After friend
ly chat in the cabin. Admiral Sampson
sat on the deck with Captain Oviedo
| and pointed out his great ships with
/ pride Stores and clothing for the
] Merrimac heroes were put aboard the
| Colonel, and Captain ONiedo went back
| in his little black tug under nag oil
| truce.
The names of the two wounded men
were not ascertained. one has a
| slight wound in the cheek and The 9TH
er In the hip. After blowing up the
Merrimac Lieutenant Hobson and his
/ party swan ashore and were captured
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this morning - vessels OF the American
feet opened fire upon the forts at the
entrance to Santiago harbor and along
the coast line. The firing ceased about
IL o'clock. Further details are not yet
known here.
Yesterday Colonel Aide. with a Span
ish force, sustained a fire near Punta
Cabrera from the insurgents on the
land side and from the American war
ships. The Spanish forces are well en-
trenched on the line from Silboney to
Aguadores. and to-day they checked
an attempt of the American forces to
land. and repelled them.
1t is understood here that the MEM
bers of the Merrimac crew. who are i'm
prisoned at Santiago. are well treated
by the Spanish commander.
Cape Haytien. June 6. 1905 a. NAT
o'clock this morning a strong cannon
aiding was heard from the direction of
Aguadores, a little east of MORO castle,
which defends the eastern entrance of
the harbor of Santiago. A quarter of
an hour later the noise of the cannon
aiding greatly increased, the firing evil
IDENTIFY proceeding from guns of the
largest caliber.
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Tampa. where he will proceed with the
troops embarking for Cuba. Prince
Lieven Of Russia. captain OF the Rus
sian artillery. and recently assigned Tor
special service in connection with the
war. called on the war and navy ofh-
cials to-day, and later left for the South.
These are the last of the foreign OBJ
servers to leave for the scene OF ac-
tion.
1t was stated at the foreign embassies
and legations to-day that there was no
warrant for the reports that the for
eign military and naval authorities were
making unfavorable reports TO their
home government. Ii is said these
foreign observers know from experience
the difficulty attending the equipment
of raw levies. and that they give gen.
erous recognition to the manner IN
which 200. 900 men have been assembled.
armed and equipped. The foreign ex-
perts say that more or less CONFUSION Is
unavoidable in such a gigantic UNDER
taking. and that military science rec
ognizes this confusion as inseparable
with the assembling of a large volunteer
force.
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AFTER AGUlNAlDO'S HEAD.
The spaniards Determined to Fight To
the End, Like Their Ships.

The spaniards Determined to Fight to
the End, Like Their Ships.
Copyrigi,t 1898 by Associated Press.
Manila, May 20. via Hong Kong. June
6.-Many natives will try to earn the
large reward the government has Of
fered for the capture of the insurgent
chief. Aguinaldo. dead or alive. AL
ready Several of the insurgent officers
have been assassinated. 1t is officially
declared that four more cruisers, with
colliers. torpedo boats and transports.
carrying 10000 troops, have left Spain
for eastern waters. The Spaniards are
utterly unimpressed by the naval de-
feat here. They explain that their
squadron was vastly outclassed and are
confident of a victory on shore. They
are determined to fight to the end as the
ships did. Evidently they will never
learn common sense until Manila is an
initiated by street and house fighting
In the outer city and by a bombardment
of the walled citadel.
The insurgents raided a railway sta
tion 10 miles to the north of Manila and
killed tAree priests and an officer. There
has also been pitched battle at Span
ish post south of Manila, near Cavite,
the result being that the insurgents re-
tired. The Spanish casualties were Is.
At Manila the work of constructing
defenses goes on; and there are sandbag s
breastworks in all directions. The
Americans are always using their
searchlights, but they never interfere
with the work on the defenses. The
Spanish believe they are short of ammu-
milton.
The governor has issued a proclama- :
tion offering the natives great conces-
sions and declaring that the Americans
will be powerless on the land.
Meanwhile the insurgents are steadily
advancing along the coast, supported
by the United States gunboat Petrol
and are driving the spanards into Ma
Mia. They have captured five import
ant positions nine miles from the city
and over 400 Spaniards have been killed
Four thousand Spanish reinforcements
have been sent but it is asserted tina,
Aguinaldo will enter the city by June
II. A bombardment will be avoided II
possible.
The foreigners have held public
a moments notice, TO take them TO the
protection of their own warships or the
Americans.
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TROOPS LANDED At SANTIAGO.
That's the Report, but Washington Does
Not Believe II.

New York. June "a special from
Kingston reports that 5000 United
States troops have landed near Punta
Cabrera, little to the west of San
tiago, where a junction was effected
with General Calixto Garcia's army of
5000 insurgents. 1t is added that the
landing was effected under the cover
of fire from Admiral SIMPSONS fleet.
With the troops were several heavy
siege guns.
New York. June GA special from
Cape Haytien to-day reports that at
daybreak this morning, under cover of
Admiral Simpsons guns, a force OF
United States troops were landed at
Aguadores short distance east Of
Santiago harbor.
Washington, June 6.-Naval officers
shook their heads i'm negation this
morning at the stories circulated to
the effect that troops had been landed
in force at Santiago. They were so
confident the reports were premature
as to warrant the belief that from the
knowledge of the movements of the
transports at Tampa and Mobile il
would be impossible for the troop ships
to have arrived by this time on the
south coast of Cuba. The Resolute, re-
ported yesterday to have been at st.
Nicholas Mole for brief space of time.
is not a troop ship i'm the strict sense
OF the term. Cne Is II
and has on board the 500 marines taken
TO Key West on the Panther.
The cable cutting ship sent down by
the signal corps to Santiago to cut the
cables connecting Cuba with the out
side world, has not yet completed that
work for General Greeley. who is di-
rectly in charge of IL. had notice yes
| terday the cable leading from Guanta-
namo to Hayti was said to be still in
| operation. This particular cable was
| reported in the press dispatches to have
| been cut. but IL is probable a mistake
was made and one of the local cables
| running along the coast of Cuba was
cut under the impression IL was the
| main line. 1t is believed. however. this
last link that remains to connect Ha-
| vana with Madrid will not last longer
| than a day or two more. The cables
connecting Key West and Havana will
| not be interfered with by our govern
ment. inasmuch as the censorship ex-
ercised at Key West prevents them be-
| ing used in the Spanish interest.
| The department of war this morn
| ing sent a list Of the prisoners at Fort
Mcpherson to Admiral Sampson and
the admiral bimself will enter into ne
\ exchange cI prisoners. Cervera will be
| allowed 10 select from the list of per-
sons whom he is willing to take in ex-
| change for Constructor Hobson and the
! gallant crew that manned the Merri-
| mac on her last run. The officials hard
ly expect complete exchange Of pris-
oners In less than two weeks.
Captain Sigsbee has gone back e
New York 10 join his ship. the St Paul
While in Washington he spent a good
deal of his time before the naval wal
board and IL is supposed the members
/ OF the latter were availing themselves
| of the extensive knowledge of the topo-
4 NhxTa of har h.,. .f o ~
character Of the defenses there pos
| sessed by Sigsbee.