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Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

The manufacturers of castoria have beea
compelled to spend hundreds o: thousands o.
dollars to familiarze the public with the sig.
nature of Chas II. Fletcher. This hns beea
ncccssitated by reason of pirates counterfeit
Ing the Castorla trade mark. This counter.
feiting Is u crime not only against the Tropric.
tors of Castoria, but against the growing
generation. All persons should he careful &c
see that Castorln bears the signature of Chas.
II. Fletcher. II they would guard the health o.
their children. Parents and mothers, In par
ticulnr, orght to carefully examine the
Cnstorin advertisements which lave been mp.
peatlhg IN ms paner, ana 70 tcnempsr ,na'
bears the fac.slmll- signature Of Chas H.
Fletcher. under who c supervision II has b"ei
years
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Amateur photographers are often so
situated that they must mount their
own prints or leave them scattered
about exposed to the danger OF getting
lost, torn or disflgured. The proper
paste for mounting them is supposed
to be unobtainable, save through ex-
pert hands, and for this reason many
valuable and interesting prints are
wasted. The very best paste for mount
ing prints is made from ordinary laun-
dry starch, not the sort that comes in
packages and is recommended for
CLOSING, but the common kind. Put
heaping teaspoonful of this in tin
vessel. pour on very little cold water
to dissolve It, then add water enough
to make 1t quite thin. Have ready
little boiling water, then stir this into
the starch paste until the mixture first
grows milky-looking. then transparent
and thick. Allow this to stand until
for mounting prints. Apply with a
rather thin, fiat brush. Do not use any
more than is required to coat the paper.
and be specially careful to leave no
Jumps or puddles on the surface. Lift
the print carefully and place 1t on the
card in precisely the position required.
Commence at one edge and gently press
the print with paper cutter, or, for
lack of that, silver knife. This will
remove all air bubbles and cause the
print to adhere firmly to the card. Some
paper requires rolling and Furnishing;
this may be done at any time. but 1t is
better to use paper than does not need
this process.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
LAURA WILLIAMS.

(The AManced OF Gen. Merrltt.)
counted the tradition. served to re-
mind us that we were still in a world
of realities. for the lovers in that tragic
story are said to have leaped to sure
destruction.
1.-THE days merged into weeks and
still and my chaperon fingered about
tho environs of these entertainments.
1t was July. and my vacation month.
What better place could have been
chosen for respite and relaxation from
tho rigors OF Nine. Condos? My faith
er. immersed in politics. had gone to
Washington. My mothers social func-
lions claimed her time. My cousin,
Colonel Smith. went to the Catskills.
I was, therefore, left to the espionage
of Miss wright-espionage which had
relaxed under the mellowing influence
of the infant militia and my gallant
lieutenant.
Released from the bondage OF
books. l wandered freely among the
groves and gardens and along the
windings Of the tcrraced river, which
terminated repeatedly in some tryst-
ing place with Lieutenant Merritt.
When Miss wrights corkscrew curls
were prepared and pillowed I stole
out under the stars to hear words
that the same stars have twinkled out
their approval of many centuries.
Lieutenant Merritt was too honor
able to trifle with anyone. and when
he asked me would I be contented
to share soldiers fate but one ans
wer awaited him. Share It.! I
would have shared fire and sword.
plague. pestilence and famine. as any
girl would who loves her lover.
But this dream. SO delicious when
all the world is young. that even the
gods are said to envy 1t. was doomed
to a rude awakening.
"In response to letter, addressed
to my father by young Merritt, ask
ing my hand in marriage, l was or
dered back to school and hidden to
forget gold braid and brass buttons In
the in;ricacies of music, the Ian
guages, botany and embroideries. I
was too young to think of marriage.m
supcriors said: moreover Lieutenant
Merritt, though n bright and doubtless
good young man. could not be
considered as a suitor, his people were
of the north. while mine were ardent
southerners.
at is perhaps difficult now to clear
ly explains the feeling existent then
between the north and south. At
that particular period in my career l
knew nothing of politics, but learned
later, when lost my all by the
northern invasion. My father was
Judge James d. Bowlin of Fredricks-
burg, Va. congressman from his ma
tive state. through eight consecutive
sessions, also large land proprietor ami
STAKEHOLDER. He was minister plenl-
potentiary and ambassador to the
United States of Colombia during
President Buchanans administration
and United States commissioner to
Paraguay, whittier he went to settle
difficulty relative to the killing of an
American citizen in foreign seas, who
met his fate on schooner called
the Water Witch.
my fathers fleet upon that occa-
sion was commanded by Commodore
Shubrick. The first newspaper pub
lished in st. Louis. Mo.-the Morning
Herald-was owned and edited by my
father"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
SPANISH POVERTY.
ONLY "A FEW GREAT ESTATES.
Great Sums Received From tho Colonies,
but They Have Been squandered-Poo.
plo Arc Extrnvngant.

At one time no doubt Spain was the
richest country In Europe. Within
few years after the conquest of Amer
lea more than Il billion Of dollars was
carried back to Spain, and as long us
colonies have been maintained In this
hemisphere there has been stream of
gold flowing that way into both pub
lie and private golfers. Under the orig
inal colonial laws the king got one
fifth and the church one-1ifth of every
thing that came from America, but the
three-fifths that remained We're sutfi-
clent to make some of the largest for
tunes In the world. Evidences of this
great wealth are still found in every
part of Spain, in the enormous and
costly castles, In the palaces of Seville,
Granada, Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid.
Salamanca, Cadiz and other cities. But
the money has been wasted in luxury,
gambling, bad investments and in try
ing to compete with modern progress
in agriculture and other Industries by
the use of antiquated methods and
machinery.
Spain resembles Ireland in many re-
spects and Russia in more. The terri
tory Is divided into vast estates, which
are cultivated to certain measure by
the owners, and the remainder leased
to tenants. There are also large
ranches and factories of various kinds
which formerly belonged TO private in
dividuals, members of the nobility and
aristocracy. but the soil has been worn
out by centuries OF cultivation and is
no longer profitable without the use of
expensive manures and modern ma
chinery. The herds of cattle have be-
come depleted both in numbers and In
breed, although In some parts of Spain
you can still find the best cattle and
horses in Europe and the best mules
in the world. The factories have gen.
orally passed from the hands of indi.
viduals who Inherited them into the
control of corporations, the buildings
on the estates are badly out of repair,
the castles are In ruins and tenements
are worse than those of Russia or Ire
land.
The wealth of the people has been
sapped by taxation and their own eX-
trayagnncc, and the money of the
many has been absorbed by n few cap.
itnlists who are enormously wealthy
and hold mortgages upon the estates
of their less prudent neighbors. Brib-
cry and corruption In public life is the
rule, rather than the exception. and
when n favorite of the prime minister
is sent out to I'LL an official position in
one of the colonies It Is expected that
he will come back rich. Money that
comes easily goes easily In Spain, as
well as everywhere else. and these for
tunes acquired by blnckmail or official
speculation have rapidly been wasted
In high living, gambling and specula-
ton.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
AIDED BY MRS. PINKHAM

Mrs. w. Z. PAXTON, youngstown,
North Dakota. writes about her strug.
gle to regain health after the birth Of
her little girl:
DEAR Mrs. PiSKuAM:-1t is with
pleasure that l add my Testimony to
your list, hoping that it may induce
others to avail themselves of your val
liable medicine.
After the birth of my little girl
three years ago, my health was very
poor. l had leucorrhea badly, and a
terrible bearing-down pain which
gradually grew worse, until / could do
no work. Also had headache nearly
oil the time, and dizzy feelings. Men
situations were very profuse, appear
ing every two weeks.
"Itools medicine from good doctor
but it seemed to do no good. | was
becoming alarmed over my condition
when 1 read your advertisement in
paper. l sent ut once for n bottle OF
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and after taking two-thirds Q,
the bottle l felt SO much better that
send for two more. After using three
bottles l felt us strong and well as m!
one.
i think it is the best medicine fo'
female weakness ever advertised ana
recommend It to every lady meet sur
fering from this trouble"
Maternity is n wonderful eSpericnce
and many women approach it who'll!
unpreparcd. Childbirth under righ'
conditions need not terrify women. =.
The advice of Mrs. Pinkham is freely
offered to all expectant mothers anu
her advice is beyond question the mos
valuable to be obtained. If Mrs. ray
ton had written to Mrs. Pinkham os
fore confinement she would have been
saved much suffering Mrs. P:nkha~'
address is Lynn, Mass.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
A HIGH POSITION.
Daughter of L. z. Letter to Euie Ov.
India.

India.
The appointment of George n. Cur.
zon us viceroy of India is causing
much Talk In London. Although one
of the most cordially disliked members
of the House OF Commons. Curzon is
undoubtedly one of the most brilliant.
While his caustic ill-humor has earned
him a reputation as master Of inso-
lent impertinence, this is due to physi-
cal causes, for he is II constant suf.
ferer from spinal weakness. His rise
to political power has been almost in
explicably rapid and now as viceroy he
will exercise power. even to life or
death. over 300. OOO, 900 people. drawing
a salary Of f25,000, or five times the sal
airy of the English prime minister.
As vicereine, Mrs. Curzon nee Lett
err will hold position scarcely less re-
sponslble. Not only will she be the
leader of Indian society. but will repre-.
sent In many ways Queen Victoria,
who Is empress of India. 1t Is an ad.
mitted fact that the choice of Curzon
for viceroy has been guided largely by
the fitness of his consort to bear the
great burden of responsibility that will
be laid upon her. With the exception
of the wives of the presidents of the
United States no American woman
was ever called to position Of greater
social or political Significance.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
at the boat landing by my parents and

at the boat landing by my parents and
cousin, Col. Proctor Smith.
After the graduates had received
their diplomas I was introduced to
many people, among them Wesley Mer-
rift, whose title, conferred with his
degree, was then third lieutenant.
very tall, sim. dignifed in bear
ing, attired In the uniform Of his rank,
pale, pensive, dreamy and melancholy
of countenance; reserved of address;
literary in conversation. rather than
military, more the poet than soldier
in appearance, Lieut.. Merritt present.
ed combination of qualities well cal
culated to excite school girls fancy.
l was certainly impressed. and his
attentions to me were marked from tbs
beginning. He addressed me as Miss
Bowlin, which seemed then super
lative distinction. as I had been ac-
customed simply to Miss Vir-
ginia, my Christian name, when
spoken to. I was permitted to pass
some days in West Point, and. i'm
INJURED as I was in an atmosphere Of
patriotism and sentiment. these were
what fiction writer's call fleet-winged.
Before the bronzes Of the illustrious
I bowed with precocious reverence.
Among the tombs of the mute and
mighty was breathed the prayer OF the
hero worshiper.
Every nook and nest and thicket
and dell and niche In 'Enchantment
Lane the historic lovers walk. re-
ceived the tributes always paid by
youth and excessive sensibility.
1.-THE weird legend Of Lovers Leap
about which so much Of romanticism
hoyers, where stood in shuddering
sympathy with my lieutenant as he re-
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Probably ninety-nine persons in hun
dred. II asked to what country Mount
As n matter OF fact 1t belongs chiefly in
France and Italy, the boundary line pass
Ing across It's summit. The northern part
of the Mount Blanc chain, however. be-
longs to the Swiss.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
Tho Euormou. Gold Product of 1908.

From South Africa. the Klondike
and Australia gold is being shipped in
large quantities. This years output
will nearly double that of any previ-
Gus twelve months. The sale of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters are also In
creasing very fast. This famous REM
edy will cure dyspepsia. indigestion.
constipation, nervousness and weak.
ness.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

How to grow wheat with big profit at 40
cents and samples of Snlzer's Red Cross $50
Bushels per acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue
for 1 cents postage. JOHN A. SALZER
SEED CO., In Crosse, Wis. w.n.u.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
Youthful Repartee,

Alice-Do you know that your papa
once proposed to my mamma and was
refused. Georgie-Yes; I've heard him
Dragging about It a hundred times
Richmond Times.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

(Gen. Merritts Old Sweetheart at 16.)
me an invitation to the ceremonies
about to take place at his graduation,
/ was more than delighted with the
prospect of new scenes, faces and ex-
perience in the great world. so SPLEEN
did to my youthful fancy, because Of
my innocence and ignorance.
Leave of absence from the semin-
airy was given and my aunt and chap
eron, Miss Belinda Wright, accompa-
MED me. Even her corkscrew curls,
colorless complexion, angularity and
altogether depressing appearance could
not cloud the pleasure OF that memoir
able holiday.
I'VE went on the Hudson-most fas-
stnating OF waterways-and were met
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

"Bink would not propose to his girl
until he got out In n boat" "why?' HE
shutters and didn't want her to have a
chance to get away"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

The Union Pacific makes the quickest
time to st. Paul and --.nnenpolis. Leave
Denver 1890 p. m, arrive ST. Paul T;25 D.
m. next day. The only line that does It
Ticket office. Oil Seventeenth street.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

The Union Pacific offers the following
reduced rates as an additional inducement
to tourists:
Special rates to indianapolis and return.
August is. 10 and 20.
Denver to Omaha and return. daily. So
Ask about others. Ticket office. 81 Sew
enteenth street.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
IIail's Cntarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.

Spain should take back her stigma that
we are nation of shopkeepors. Yes
there were no goods ia.rkcd down in our
peace advertisements"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Corner 18th and Arnpuhoc SITS. Denver Colorado
Largest per cent OF growth OF any Hank In Denver
Assets Jan !. ~ tiS. nssc,s Jan. l. .s sscJ.
5is..J You bank safely by mail. Interest At
por cent savings deposits Of $500 to CO., Send
your signature with check draft or money order
and start account.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Ibid you get anything out Of that
mine OF yours?" asked the interested
friend. YES" answered the fortune
hunter: dirt and water till you
couldn't rest."-Washington Star,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Let go the coin. enjoy the day;
Take summer TO your soul.
Ere long. when skies are bleak and gray
The dollar goes for coal.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

English military authorities say tina
new boots will wear better II kept aboT
six months before using. II kept over
year they become less durable.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

II Is claimed that there Is lighthouse
to every fourteen miles OF coast in Eng
land and to every thirty-ninc miles in
Scotland.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
ou,ek-., Time E.., or West.

In Denver this afternoon. In Chicago
St. Louis. st. Paul. Minneapolis or Salt
lake Tomorrow. via the Union Pacific
The only line that does II. Ticket Office,
s1 Seventeenth street.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Has Hagby any talents worth men.
tioning?" Talents? I've known hjm
to borrow one girls horse and phactor
to take another girl out for drive"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

For perfect complexion and n clear.
healthy skin, use COSMO BUTTERMILE
SOAP. Sold everywhere
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Hamlet is to be brought out rs
ballet. I've seen It rs n ballet. but tn
audience did the kicking"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Aren't you ashamed not to go to- war;
mo. somebody has to stay at home to
praise the troops"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

~ never have n chance to ask you for
money. Henry: before dinner you are
cross" "Well?' And after dinner you
go to sleep"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

DO you know McShiftcr pretty weli?.'
know him? Every time he expresses an
opinion I can tell whether It Is his own
or whether he got II from his WIFE,"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

what Is that dreadful crowd7' Il
don't know. Either Hobson Is In town OF
shirt waists arc marked down to II
cents"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

"our neighhors must be Spanish SYM
pathizcrs.' 81 see no occasion for so Sc
rioua n charge" You don't? Why.
has not named Dewey T"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

what do you think Miss Podus said
about my Photograph Goodness
knows" She said she loved to look at
1t, because 1t reminded her OF another
man."
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

A bath with CoSMo BUTTERMILS
SOAP, exquisitely scented, Is soothing anC
beneficial. Sold everywhere.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

FITS Permanent, Cured. ,o hts afts
FIRST day. u.. OF DIR. klinr's Great Nerve RESTORE
scnd for FREE s1.OO trial bottle and tr.aiI.'
LII Il ii. MILNE. Ltd. sJl Arch ST.. Philadelphia. Pa
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cnscnrets Candy Cathnrtic- iOc or es'
n c. c. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

What makes Bleacher SO crazy for
peace Hes got money invested In
base ball."
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
nctic full of life. nerve and vigor. take MOTTO
BAG. the wondcr-worker. that makes weak men
strong. Al!druggists, Soc. or 81. Cure guarnn.
iecd; Booklet and sample free. Address
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup
For children softens the gums mr.
matcn, ailRys pain. wind collie. 25 bottle
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
GEN. AIERRITT'S LOVE.
WHY HE REMAINED A BACH
ELOR SO LONG.
During tho Civil. War He Gave His Heart
to q Southern belle. but the Cruel
Fates Decided Against Their Marriage
-she Is Now Blind and Helpless

HILE Gen. Merritt
Is in the far-awny
Philippines W ! t n
the picture OF his
betrothed. NJ ! 8 8
L aura Williams.
a tiny blind old
woman in S an
Francisco recalls
the days when he
was only plain
Lieut.. Merritt and
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

Are mosquitoes bad out your way
bad? They are thicker than wa'
heroes"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18
Beauty IL HOOD Deep.

Clean blood means . clean skin. No
beauty without II. Cuscarets, Candy Cathnr-
tic cleans your blood and keeps IL clean, BY
puritics from tho body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimp!cs. hollis. blotches, blnckhends
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarcts,-bcauty for ten couth: All drug
eists. satisfaction guaranteed. lnc. &c. bc-
added to their other troubles, this
latest disappointment must be terrible foE
me oasen oil spain had not heard .:
to kiss Hobson."
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

''ToE-GuM CURES coRNS
Or money back. lIc at all druggists
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-08-18

No.To-nao for Fifty Ccnta.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong. blood pure. Soc. 81. All druggists
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-09
A NEW BANKING SCHEME.

Waterville, March S.-The annual meet
ing of the Waterville Trust company was
held today and Hon. I. q. Libby Is
elected president, Horace Purinton, vice
president, Fl. l.. Holmes, treasurer, e.
Il. G. Miller, treasurer at Newport, John
e. Gray treasurer at Corinna, Stanford
M. Leighton treasurer at Dexter The ex-
ecutive board is I. G. Libby, Horace
burlington, c. W. Abbott, E. j. Law
renee, S. A. Nye, Daniel Libby, P. S.
Heald. Mr.. Libby has devised a new
idea in banking; he has interested fifty
gentlemen OF undoubted financial stand
ing residing in different sections of the
state who have this day been made
directors of the Wnterville Trust COM
pany. 1t is understood this concern will
deal in no securities outside OF Maine,
and has agreed with other Maine hanks
not to interfere with their foreign securi-
ty. President Libby claims quarter
million deposit and that the bank is free
from liabilities. Branches are to be estab-
lished at once at Hartland and China.s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-09
RIG PULP MILL PROTECTED.

Norcross, March 8.-One of the largest
deals ever consummated in Maine has
Just been completed here, which will in
volve the expenditure of TWO million dol
lars in the construction Of a gigantic pulp
mill and the purchase of some thirty
townships. also the purchase OF water
mower at Milnooket Lake which will give
q sixty foot head. Joseph Pulitzer OF the
New York World is said to be interested
in the deal, also D. +. Emery of Port
land, the Burgesses of Berlin Falls
and hIarret S chencks of Rumford Falls
with others. Engineers are on the scene
laying out the town site, sluceway canal
and foundation for the mill, which will
req uirs some 25o.OOO feet Of lumber daily
and turn out 250 tons Of paper per day,
the mill to be equipped with twelve 16s
inch machines.