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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
To the Tree Planters of the
Arkansas Valley.

We beg leave to say that we
have 10000 Plum and Prune to
offer the coming season, as we'll as
a fine lot of Wragg and other
Cherry, Apple, Peach, etc. We
have located branch Nurseries at
Rocky Ford and will have stock
to offer that is grown there. Our
prices are reasonable and if you
will give us a trial we will con-
vince you that We do an honora-
BILE business. We have been 10.
Gated at Loveland for the past 1S
years and do the largest business
Of any firm in the state. Oar agent
may be found at the Rockford
house or you can write US here al
Loveland, Colo.
Yours very truly,
Colorado Nursery & Seed Co.
Catalogue free. 36-3S
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Hours 0 u. IN. to 1 p. m.
GALE OF STATE LAND,

Notice Is hereby given that will soil Mt
public auction. to tho highest responsible
bidder, on tho sth day Of March. 1873. mt
. D. IN. In front OF tho post oillcc nt Rocky
Ford. Colo. tho following described lands in
Otcro county. viz:
SEA of tho z I. sec I5. twp % 5. Rhaw:
containing 30 acres. snld land being appraised
low which no bid will bo received.
Value OF improvcmcnts.-.----- 02
N Z. OF tho N r. /. sec %. twp q s. REQ W.
con,ninirr 80 acres. said land bcin. appraised
at n minimum valuation OF Sib1 pcr acre.
below which no bid will be received.
Value Of improvements p
one hundred aud sixty acres. said land being
appraised at II minimum valuation OF S1b.0
per ncrc below which no hid will bc received
Value OF improvements eos 62
NEIof sec q. twp 70 8. r 70 ". containing
one hundred md sixty acres. said land being
Dcr aero, below which no bid Will be received.
Value Of improvements II
swt of sec a. twp % s. Il 50 W. containing
one hundred anh aixty acres. said land being
appraised Mt a minimum valuation OF 30 20
pcr pcr acre. below which no bid will be received
Value OF finprovemcnts.-----.-- 2l
81; OF tho n W Il OF sec ~. twp % $. Il 50 ",
containing eighty acres, said land being ap.
praIscl Mt tho minimum valuation OF tIbD
per acre below which no hid will bc received
Value OF improvements 80 "
Owner nf above improvements Anderson 4
Sutherland.
M OF the N W / OF sec q. twp q -. X R50w
continuing eighty acres, said iand being ap.
praised ut u minimum valuation OF SD per
acre, below which no bid Will be received
Value OF improvements, s,-.-----..s.2s "
Owner of improvements J. N. Beaty.
Tho Board reserves the right to sell In
tracts us may seem to he to tho beet interests
OF tho state.
Terms of payment shall be as follows. viz:
Lands selling for $3.50 To sl5 per aero, 10 por
cent OF the purchase money on day OF sh'e.
tho balance In eighteen equni annual pay
mcEts at u per cent per annu., Lands seiiinH
ut more than s25 per acre und less thnn 30 !,er
acre, % per cent cash on the day OF safe. inc
balance lii fourteen equal annnnl payments
Mt per cent per niinuin. III tnc purchaser
does not own the improvements lie must pay
for fhe sa mo ut the sale. Purchaser VIII exc
c,itu bond ns pro vidcd In Sec. is. not OF April
u 1881. Purchasers must be citiasis OF the
United States, or persons who liive dcclhrcd
their inicntIon of becoming such;
RcEistor State Board OF Land comrs,
Fms insertion Feb. o; last Insertion Feb u.
5-SP
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Cheap Ten-Acre Tracts.

The Columbia Land e. Cattle
Co. has subdivided a large tract
of land at Swink Station on the
Santa Fe railway half way be-
tween La Junta and Rocky Ford,
into ten-acre tracts, and offer
same for sale in tracts to suit
purchasers and on easy terms.
Call on or address
CHAs. A. REYNOLDS, Sec.
21tf La Junta, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
An Important Distributing
Point.

We doubt if many of our read
ers are aware of the importance of
Rocky Ford as a business centre
and as a point for the distribution
of a wide range of manufactured
articles. AS a straw showing how
the wind blows in that matter we
can mention that OH Monday
Ellingwood & Hauck unloaded
another car of farming implements,
machinery and vehicles. This is
the second car for next seasons
trade and another car will arrive
next week. Parties who are think
ing of buying any kind of a vehi-
Gle will find it to their advantage
to call on Ellingwood & Hauck at
once. They are prepared to NEIL
ton prices that will sell the goods.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

He does not wish to move from Holbroo|,
for year or so, but thinks that now is
the time to buy Rocky Ford real estate
as 1t is now lower in price than 1t will be
in twelve months.
Mrs. Lee Bird has returned from n
weeks visit with Denvor friends.
Miss Effie Webster has recovered
from her recent illness and will return to
Pueblo on Monday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

A few months ego Mr.. Byron Every OF
Woodstock, Mich, was badly nfilictt d
with rheumatism. The right Icy WIS
swollen the full length, causing him greet
suffering. He was advised to try Cham.
bcrlain's Pain Balm. The first bottle of
II helped him considerably and the Sec
ond bottle effected II cure. The 25 and
80 cent sizes are for sale by kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

The Golden Rule is having
many Improvements made in the
shelving, counters ETC., and expect
soon to be having the benefits of
fine show windows, as the entire
Bank block is to have q plate
glass front.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Mr.. Ward l.. Smith OF Frelerickstown
Mo-, was troubled with chronic diarrhGa
for over thirty years. He had becomr
fully satisfied that it was only a question
Of short time until he would have to
give up. He had been treated by come
OF the best physicians in Europe and
America Int got no permanent relic I.
One day he picked up newspaper and
chanced to rend mn ADVERTISEMENT OF
Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhea Remedy. He got bottle OF It, the
first helped him and it's continued use
cured HIM For sale by Ka,rby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
w. L. Fenton & Co. have the
finest line of Perfumes in the city.

I hnvo given Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy fair test and consider it one OF
tho very best remedies for Group that l
have ever found. Ono dose has always
been sufficient, although 1 use IL freely,
Any cold my children contract yields very
cntionsly recommend IL for Group and
colds in ci,iidren.-Geo. E. Wolff, clerk
of tho circuit court, Fornandinn, Fla.
Sold by Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

-Reifel's Undertaking estab-
lishment had charge Of three fu-
nerals during the past week, in
Guiding the embalming of the
body of Mrs. Burton, for ship
ment east.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

We are constantly adding to
our stock of Blanks Among the
latest forms is one for an agree
ment for the sale aud purchase of
real estate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Group Quickly Cured.

Mountain Glen, Ark.-Our children were
suffering with croup when we received
bottle Of Chnmberlain's Cough Remedy.
It afforded almost instant relief +. A.
Thornton. This celebrated remedy is
for sale by Kenrby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

If you have not seen it call
for a sample copy of the Weekly
Times-Sun, an 8 page paper,
which is "thrown in" with each
paid in advance Enterprise sub.
scription.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Inducements Extraordinary

Inducements Extraordinary
Before this date every Rocky
Ford subscriber to the Enterprise
has doubtless received copy of
the Denver Weekly Times-Sun.
1t has also been sent to 100 other
persons not now subscribers. All
Of whom will receive another copy
next week. These sample copies
will fully acqunint you with the
value of the combination we offer,
that is the Times.Sun free to every
subscriber, new or old who pays
one year in advance. This offer
should secure 200 new subscribers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

There are three little things which do
moro work than any other three little
things created tlicy are the ant, the bee
and DeWitt's Little EARLY Riscrs, the
last being tho famous little pills for stom-
nch aud liycr troubles. L. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

w-The people appre-
ciate fine Furniture. This
fact was thoroughly proven
by the many wagon loads
taken from Reifel' S furni-
ture rooms and warehouse
the past week,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
THE COLORADO MIDLAND r. r.

THE COLORADO MIDLAND r. Il.
Is the shortest and most practical route
to the Klondike. It has the best through
car service in the west.
BETWEEN
Chicago
and San Francisco
and Los Angeles
Midland Car line Tourist sleeper leaves
Chicago and Los Angeles every week.
Denver and Huntington
fist class Pullman car connecting with
Pullman car for Portland, leaves Denver
daily in Train No. z, Jpn.
Denver and Ogden
first class Pullman car leaves Denver
daily in Train No. 8, $50 n. m.
Denver and Cripple Creek
first class Pullman car leaves Denver
daily. Trnin No. o, 11.3O p. m.
Free Reclining Chair Cars on all
trims.
Geo. W. Ristinc, W. F. Bailey,
Pres. and Mgr. Gen. Pasa. Agt.
35tf Denver, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

After yenrs Of untold suffering from
niles, B. W. Pnrsell Of Knitnersville, p !,
was cured by using single box OF De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Skin diseas-
es such MS eczemn, rash. pimples and OBJ
st;nnte sores are readily cured by this
famous remedy. E. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

DIR. w. L. Fenton & 60. have
n full line of the Celebrated Ham,
mar Paints, warranted to be the
very best in the market. You
should buy no other.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

The well-known Douglas
Shoe can be found Mt Ferlen's.
You cannot 60 amiss on this Shoe.
Try q pair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

w. Il. Fenton d Co. will make
special low prices on Toys, Gifts
and Books for the next ten days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

We are anxions to do little good in
this world and Gun think Of no pleasanter
or better way to do il than by recon-
mending Ono Minute Cough Cure MS n
preventive Of pneumonia, consumption
aud other serious lung troubles that fol-
low neglected colds. E. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

wStill several excellent
bargains left in Reifel's
Furniture department. So
come and make your selec-
ton. Room must be had
for the spring car load.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

whooping cough is the. most distress.
ing malndy; but it's duration can bc cut
short by the use OF Ono Minute Cough
Cure, which is also the best known rem.
edy for Group nnd nll lung or bronchial
troubles. L. w. Kcarby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

-Cretcher's Pharmacy has the
best Lamp Flue in town, McBeth's
Pearl Top.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Children and adults tortured by burns.
sctlts, injuries eczcmn or skin discusses
may secure instant relief by using De.
Witt'sWitch Hazel Snlve. 1t is the great
pile remedy. Il. W. Kearby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Girl wanted to do general homework
Apply to G.. L. Burton. NJ. =. Parson-
nge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

A thrill Of terror is experienced when a
brassy cough Of Group sounds through
the house ut night. But tho terror soon
changes to relief nfter One Minute Cough
Cure has been administered. Safe and
harmless for children. E. w. Kcarby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

What pleasure is there in life with u
headache, constipation and billiousness?
Thousands experience them who conld
become perfectly healthy by using Do.
Wits Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills. Z. W. Kcarby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

The ladies' will be interested
in the fact that DIR. Kearby has
Just received fine line of the
best Perfumes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II Il fails
to cure. 25c. 1910
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

GIRL WANTED
A girl for general housework
One without experience need moi
apply. Enquire at Enterprise
Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Whenever tho date on tho address
slip Of your Enterprise shows ono year
in advance You will bc placed on the
mailing list Of the Denver Times-Sun for
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Don't annoy others by your coughing.
and risk your life by neglecting cold
One Minute Cough Cure cures coughs,
colds, Group, gripp and nli throat and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

4 have for sale 20 acres Of
fine Cantaloupe Land under the
Rocky Ford ditch. On easy
terms. j. N. Kinney.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

The Sewall Mixed Paints are
to be the best. For
sale at Cretcher's Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

The best stock of Blank
Books ever in Rocky Ford are
now on snle Mt DIR. Kearby's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

FOR RENT-In Rocky Ford
House with 6 rooms on 5 acre
tract. Will rent altogether or
separately. Call on NJ. Badger.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
For Rent.

Large Barn and Corral just eas!
of Neeley's Livery Barn. Inquire
of Mrs, w. S. Swink. 35-37.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
For Sale.

One OF Estey's best make Of
Organs for sale cheap for cash l..
Call on FL. A. Dawley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Save your tickets for purchas-
es mt Fenton's that you may get
that wonderful graphnphone.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Money To Loan.

money 10 Loan.
We have money to Loan on
City or Ranch property.
GIBsoN e. FENLAsoN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

-Fenton g. Co.. sell Hammer
Paint warranted the best. If
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

If you want to borrow money
call on Steele & Beall who have
the cash to loan on real estate.
See them for ratca, terms, etc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

-Fenton 4 Co sell Buggy Paint.
The cheapest and the best. u
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Steele g. Beall are prepared to
make few Loans on farm prop
erty. Call on them for particulars
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

{ $5O,OOO.OO To loan on Farm J
! Property. Loans closed AT :
| ONCE. NOW is your time
j. N. Fenton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
T AND OFFICE a. Pueblo. Colo. Jany. 8, 1898

Il nND o'r'0" Nv ''"'', e'''''" .'r0,.,. = .'..
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler hns flied notice OF his Intention
20 make final proof In support of his claim.
and TINT said proof will be made before the
Clerk of District Court, at La Junta, Colo.
on February 10. 1saS, VIZ:
SCHUYLER u. SWINE,
HE. No. 0sDj, for tho n Il Sec. %. T % n.
X ~ W.
He nnn,cs the following witnesses to prove
hts ,,Dut utiI,uous residence upon und cliltirn-
tInn al said land. VIZ: William l.. Tutt!c.
ArthHr i'll Hnmlln. Emory. ltobb and John
nj. Little, all OF Rocky Ford, COLO.
RAYMOND MILLER.
1888 REGISTER.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03
Santa Fe Time Card.
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EAsrBOuHD.
No. 6. Kan. Cy. & Chicago Exp .....o::3. A. ".
No. q, Kan. Cy. q Chicago Exp. .i2:22 A. u.
wEsTBoUND.
No. col. Colorado & Utah Exp. s:O2 A. n.
MOL 5, Colorado 4 Utah Express. S:iJ A. y.
No. 81, Local freight. $40 \. ".
sRun daily except Sunday.
Trains No. and nre vcstibuic trains bc
tween Chicago and Dcnvcr; they carry chair
cars aud Pullman siccpcrs through without
Change.
W. O. LEWIS. Agent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

"A Farm and full line of Farm
ing Implements for sale cheap.
Must be sold at once.
r.. S. Beall, Assignee.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

Hay wanted on Subscription
account at Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-03

"A grey wolf il playing havoc with
sheep and pigs Mt Las Animas.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-15
COURT-MARTIAL.
The Case OF Private Marsh Taken
Under Amusement.

Captain w w. Greer, Regimental Adj
utant, Second Infantry, n. G. c., held
summary court-martial at Armory Hall
last night for the purpose of trying
Private Ralph E. Marsh of Company +,
against whom charges were recently
preferred by Captain John F. Lucey.
Marsh was charged with neglect of
duty, disobedience of orders and conduct
prejudicial to good order and military
discipline. The specifications set forth
that he had not, since February 11th,
been present at any of his company's
meetings, having staid away with in
tent to do so, and without offering any
excuse.
Marsh did not appear TO answer to the
charges and the evidence of Captain
Lucey and that of the Acting First Ser
geant Of the company was taken. The
records of the company, showing that he
had been absent on the dates named,
was also put in evidence, but except on
February 22d and oath, there was no
evidence to show that he had no good
and sufficient excuse for his absence,
though he had at no time offered any.
The findings of the court will be
handed in to the Regimental Com
mander Colonel Guthrie
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-15
ANTHONY GREEHE'S SALARY.
HE CLAIMS HE SHOULD DRAW
PAY AS CAPTAIN.
The Matter May End in the Board
of Trustees Abolishing the
Office.

AT the meeting of the Board of Trus-
tees last night Judge Hnkson addressed
the board on the claim of Anthony
Greene for 81 ,535 or for salary as Cap
tain of Police since August, 1896, when
the board deposed him from the position
of Captain, it being his salary of SID
month, less the salary he has received
as patrolman He read an affidavit of
Chief Of Police Drew to the effect that
Greene had offered 10 perform the duties
of Captain.
He claimed that the board, while it has
the right to suspend an officer, has no
right to appoint him to another posi-
ton than that which he had previously
held. He read from the minutes of the
board to show that by the action Of the
board Greene had been degraded from
the position of Captain of Police TO
regular policeman and suspended for six
months. This was an attempt on the
part of the board TO place him back in a
position from which he had been pro-
noted and was beyond it's powers
under the charter. The only way in
which it could be done was for the
board TO remove him and let the Mayor
nominate him for policeman and the
board confirm him. There was no power
in the board to suspend his salary until
he had been removed from office. There
has. furthermore, never been a Captain
of Police elected and the Mayor never
approved the suspension or the removal
from the Captains office.
Tebbets said that if the office was 10
involve the city in litigation, it would
be we'll to abolish the office. lie would
favor the abolishing of the office and
thus settle the question. If necessary,
the office can be created at later period.
He would vote either way to abolish the
office or the officer.
In answer to- question, Judge Hirk-
son said Greene claimed his salary dur
ing the six months for which he was
suspended.
The matter of abolishing the office was
referred to the Finance Committee, to
confer with the Corporation Counsel,
and report next week.
Trustee Tebbets moved that the bill
be rejected.
Trustees Devine and Kent thought the
claim should be referred to a commit
tee
The claim was rejected by six votes,
Kent and Devine voting no.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-15

hour. If we had all paid him promptly
he never would have had any difficulty
in paying his debts We don't intend
he shall leave this city between two
days, disgraced through our negh-
gence, or carelessness, and when the
citizens come to know him as we know
him, they will love him as We do.
AS evidence that he left Leaven-
worth, Kan, in good standing, permit
me TO insert the following:
Leavcnworth City, Kan, Oct IA. 1894.
The following resolution was offered
by the church on the evening of Oct.
Ia, 1894: Whereas, our pastor. Leslie
Drake, and wife intend to remove from
our midst that he may better serve the
Master elsewhere, and to that end mas
rendered his resignation as pastor or
the Christian church OF this city.
Resolved, That we commend both
himself and wife to the brethren in
Christ where they may go. Brother
Drake as an earnest preacher or the
word. always presents in loving way
the Gospel, thereby attaching to him
many friends, and especially the young
that makes it hard for them to give
him up
Resolved, That we also commend our
Sister Drake for the work she has done
for the church and Sunday school
among the children, and we will miss
her from our workers.
Be ii further resolved, That it is with
feeling Of tenderness that we separate
from them and we shall often remember
them with pleasant recollections and
solicitation as to their future welfare
and may our Heavenly Father watch
between us and them until we all meet
again.
Be it further resolved That a copy
of these resolutions be furnished Bro
Drake and also spread upon the pages
Of the church record.
Done by order Of the church.
A. p. FLACK, Clerk.
Trusting this may aid the public TO
better understand the case. we close
for he present. If any man can live
nearer the Christ than our pastor and
preach a more tend-r and loving Cos
pei it is their privilege. Leaving all
judgment in the hands of the Beloved
Master, l remain, f. CLARK.
lMassrs. Culver and Clark, represent
ing the two sides to the controversy
in the Christian Church, having each
been given space in these columns TO
state his case, no further communica
tions on the subject will be published
by us.-Eds Record Union.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-15
WIFE-SLAYER HILL.
The Effort TO Have His Sentence
COMMITTED.

Unless different arrangements are
made Governor Budd will on Tuesday n KIT
listen to arguments presented by the at
torneys of Benjamin F. Hill, the Oak
land wife murderer, to show why the
death sentence in his case should be
committed to Imprisonment for life.
Several months ago Lieutenant Gov
ernor VIM. T. Jeter, acting as Governor
during the absence of Governor Budd,
heard reasons advanced by the petition
ers for the Communication of Hills SEN
tence. but declined TO interfere. The
case was subsequently carried to the
United States Supreme Court. and the
decision of the State courts being there
confirmed, final hearing has been
granted the petitioners by the Governor.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-15
Requiem High Mass To day.

At St Francis Church, Twenty sixth
and K streets, at $50 o'clock this
morning, requiem high mass will be
celebrated for the victims of the Maine
disaster at Havana
All interested are invited to attend,
especially residents of the parish, and
the members of st. Francis Benevo-
lent Society, st. AIMS Altar Society,
St. Elizabeth's Altar-Verein, St. Alloy
sius Sodality, Young Ladies' Sodality,
at
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-15
SIXTY DAYS.
Grace Cooks and Mrs. Si1ver1ock's
Promised Seiourn in Jail.

Grace Cook, Mrs. Silverlock, Ed. Wise
and George Marshall We're before JUS
tice Davis yesterday morning to answer
to vagrancy charges. They were
rounded up on Sunday at Grace Cooks
place on Front street, between O and p
streets, where they were having a good
time, as they understood it.
Each Of the four entered plea of not
guilty, and the cases of Wise and Mar
shall were, at their request, continued
until this morning. The women stood
trial, We're found guilty and sentenced
to serve sixty days each in the County
Jail. Turning to Mrs. Silverlock, Grace
said:
Gee that amt much," And both the
women laughed long and loud. They
evidently expected six months
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-03-15
SCHOOL OFFICIALS.
Convention of County and City
Superintendents April 25th.

State superintendent of Public In
struction Black will to-day send TO
County and City Superintendent the
following communication:
I'm accordance with the provisions OF
Section 1888 of the Political Code, en-
towering the Superintendent of Public
instruction to call convention of Coun-
ty and City superintendent of Schools,
you are hereby notified that the next
biennial convention will meet in the SEN
ate chamber at Sacramento on Monday,
April %, 1898, at . O'Clock p. m.
There are many important questions
relating to the welfare Of our public
schools to be considered, and it is to be
earnestly hoped that every School Sup
erintendent in the State will be present"