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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
SUGAR BEET NOTES.

The work oe construction 10 procee,l.
Ing With much energy on tho sngae fAct.
osy grounds. Tho foundations have
bccn complctcl and tho earth which wns
removed Il beinR dllc,i In.
Work hns commenced on the foundn.
ton Of thu immense boiler housc.
An cniirc trainlosl Of structural steel
is expected cvcry day.
There is great activity In tho sugar bcc,
fields this week. Tho condition OF tho
soil as to moisture was never better mud
tho representatives Of tho sugar COMPANY
arc nr.ip. farmers Ia take ndyanias, os
tho favorable conditions to plant na
large acreage as poesibl. immediately. II
ia probable that almost anc.balf of tho
entire acreage of the valley will 10
planted during this week. 1hc earlier
planting Of bcc,s arc now coming up in
good shape.
Arriculturisi Webb says ilini 4, IL din.
cult 10 keep beet growers from planting
the seed too deep Two inches IL as ,l-cp
ms III. seed should bc drilled. A greater
depth will prevent many of the weaker
plants frutn reaching tho surface. and
those which do 500 tho sunlight will have
exhausted n portion of their vitality In
tlic effort io push through All unnecessary
amonp. ot soil. Therefore. &C., your
scc,icr TO plant shallow.
Tho cultivation Of tho sugar bcct and
It's manufacture into sugar gives employ.
ment TO moro labor than any crop wc
can plant that can be cultivated 30 OF.
tcnsivcly.
One of tho methods Of conserving
moisture In tho soil IL 20 harrow as soon
as possible after plowinR. The undis-
tnrbcd furrow slice Ia In finc shape to dry
out quickly.
The dairy farmer should not loae sight
ot tho fact that sugar beet culture Is
business. Sugar bccts and The Jersey 90
we'll together.
Deep plowing Tor the beet field will re.
pay the coet OF an extra horse in weed.
ing time. Weed sec,l will germipatc at
abont two inches and thus ahould be put
down deep enough 10 smother. and deep
enough so that cultivation will not bring
them TO tho surface. Shallow cultivation
will not disturb them II they arc down
deep.
The American Beet Sugar company
recently held it's annual meeting and
elected the following directors: W. Bay.
ard Cutting. Henry 4. Oxnar,l, J. q.
Oxpard. j. q. Hamilton. ID. Clarke, Geo.
+. Peabody, Edwin q. Buckley. Kalman
Haas. Rober. Oxnard and Denniston
Wood. The company Ia capitalized at
s2o,O0O,Ooo.
Mr.. win,erhalter has been spending
several days down the river Investigating
the progress being made in planting.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
To the Public.

wish to announce TINT / nm n
Graduate optician. having gradn-
nfcd from the Northern Illinois
College of Opthalmaligy and Otol-
ogy, and have prncticcd the pro-
fcssion for some time. In fitting
lenses l employ the most scientific
methods. Correct fitting of the
frames Is very often overlooked by
many opticians. but experience
has taught me that it is very i'm
portant fnctor in n successful OPP
teal business, and l give even the
fitting Of the frames special attcn-
ton. l charge nothing for testing
the eyes, and all nrc welcome to
consult me. have located in
Rocky Ford permanently and am
delighted with the city and its
surroundings. My office hours
are from 9 to 4 p. m, dnily, Mt DR..
kearby's Drug Store.
MBs. ELTELLA PorE HENRY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

y Pueblo dispatch to the Denver
News says that Judge John II. voor.
hses of the district court and State Sem
nlor G. 1. Portertield declare themselves
full.iledged Democrats, giving all their
allegiance to that party. Both gentle
men state they have reached this ie,erm.
ination some time ago and have at all
times since that conclusion asserted their
Democracy. This, however, is the first
occasion on which there has been public
or official announcement Of their change
Both Judge Voorhees, and Senator Por.
teriield have been prominent in the Pop
ulists' ranks in the state and have been
leaders Of the organization in Pueblo
county.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

Tho demand for rural free delivery has
reached very large proportions. aud this
in comparatively short space OF time.
Such progress has been made by reason
OF the fac, that tho system meets n wnpt
long felt. and tina, by mcc,ip. this want
the government has conferred decided
advantages upon those people whose resi-.
dcnccs are remote from postofliccs. which
the latter thoroughly appreciate. How
nbous the movement started come months
since TO give the farmers Of the Rocky
Ford country tho benefits OF free deliv-
cry?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
Al the las, meeting OF tho town coan.

Al the last meeting OF tho town coan.
ell Z. Tisuerat's application for saloon
license In tho residence portion Of town
was denied. thorn being not q single vote
In its favor. This action Of tho council
reflects tho sentiment Of tho pcoplc. Tho
feeling Of our citizens II practically nnau.
imous against this proposed place Of d,ssi.
patton in tho residence part Of town and
directly In front Of tho main entrance TO
tho sugar eompan,'s grounds. In Cali.
fornia Mr.. Tisncra. had opcu gambling
in connection with his saloons. and his
standard of saloon rcspccsabiliiy Cf that
term bc ainissiblc) is far below that
prevailing in Rocky Ford. Tho arcli.
lecture Of the building in which Mr.. lis.
ncras wishes TO run saloon indicates
that !. IL d-signc,i for tho encouragement
Of t~o other vices besides drunkenness
vices which always find an ciiicicn,
helper In the saloon in tho ciiica. The
business which Mr.. Tisncrn, propose. 10
run will take money from the sugar fact.
ory workers without giving amy benefits
in return. No, only So. but ihcrc will
be n loss Of time aud energy which will
bc damage TO tho workmcn as vol as
to their employers. The American Beet
Sugar company. We are glad to say. IL
definitely and asgrcssivcly siding with
the town council and our citizens in all
measures to prevent the opening Of this
saloon aud its anncxcs- The company
will discriminate against dissipatei en-.
ploycs. and does not wish this standing
invitation to dissipation directly in tho
path Of It's workmcn. Tho company dc.
sires its employees to save their money.
build cottages and become respected
citizens OF Rocky Ford. Mr.. Tisucrat's
proposed business directly an,agonizcs
this most commendablc plan Of the sugar
company. MS ull money spent In his
place for tho encouragement OF vice is
worse than wasted. We understand that
II is Mr.. Tisnefat's intention to try 10
force the council by legal oteps TO grant
the license. The council and tho sugar
company will have the almost unanimous
aid OF our citizens in fighting Mr.. T,s.
ncrats project TO the. last ditch.
ISince tho above was in type we hear
tha. Mr.. Tisnerat has said that. owing
TO the very great opposition on the part
OF the people, he will abandon the
idea Of running saloon on Swink avenue.
The best interests OF all concerned will
be promoted by sticking TO this change
of purpose.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

II congress should perform its "plain
duty" before adjourniug the present ses.
sion. says the Victor Record, tho stamp
tax feature of the war revenue law would
be repealed. Then all sources OF friction
and annoyance to which the meas
urc is yet giving rise would be removed.
As long as the government doesn't need
the revenue, the money would be better
off in the pockets of the people than
swelling a treasury surplus, with its in.
citements TO extravngence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

According to our Rocky Ford OK.
changes. a snow storm and succeeding
heavy fros. ON April 10 has practically
destroyed the prospective fruit crop Of
that section OF Colorado for this wear,
Theoe are compensations for n dry year
in California. after all.-COurier, Oxnari,
Cal.
But we have n revised statement, TO
make. The report of all the fruit being
killed was only the usual annual scare.
Our orchardists were more frightened
than hurt. As the real damage comes to
be sized up it is found TO be compara-
lively slight. The valley is going TO have
an excellent fruit crop.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
ENTERPRISE FREE
EMPLOYMENT

Ircr.ans wanting -niplayrnrn; a
or other. wanting he'll, arr inyit,
usr OF thi. department ot the Hate
of ci'srsr.l
J. u. Van i.cub-n anil wife rvc-
Nebraska. Wish n place on farm.
Rocky Ford.
Position wanted "a q ranch q
wife. or y Position fue woman 10 cd
jas. Sarrvi. Rocky furi.
Samuel Slower wish~. a pisrsJ
Address him at Rocky forl.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

Mrs. Estella Pope Henry. n gradual.
OF the Northern Illinois College of ON.
thalmaligy and Otology. Chicago, arrived
III Rocky Ford from Des Moines. Iowa, n
Few days ago and she is so well pleased
with the country and our town that she
has decided TO locate here permanently,
she has opened an Office in DIR. Kearby's
drug store. Being graduate of the
best optical school west of New York
she Is well qualified to fit lenses in a sci.
entiiic manner. Mrs. Henry is not one of
those opticians who promise to make reg.
nlar trips to our town. without coming
the second time. She is here to stay. and
we bespehk for her the confidence and
patronage which her experience and skill
entities her to.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

a small but powerful whirlwipd. or
baby cyclone. visited Hon. w. B. En-.
berts ranch yesterday. A considerable
portion OF his barn was lifted over \
barbed wire fence and badly wrecked
The posts, which were two feet in Tho
ground, were lifted out. No other dam.
age in that neighborhood. ~ ""'H'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

The next meeting of the Horticultural
society will be held mt Hon. J. II. Crow
lcy's Fairview orchards Wednesday, May
.. A special feature of the occasion will
be a practical exhibition OF the use of
several kinds of sprayers. A variety of
tools aud appliances for orchard cultiva-
tion will be there for inspection. The
attendance at this meeting should be
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

The Enterprises endorses the express
sion OF the Denver Republican that the
best public sentiment will sustain Gov.
crnor Roosevelt OF New York in deciding
not TO surrender Governor TAYLOR Of
Kentucky on a requisition from Governor
Beckham. A Kentucky trial for polis.
ical murder at this timc would be farce,
which would probably end in tragedy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
Eggs for Sale,

Eggs for setting, from pure Buff
Ilymonth Rocks, 81 so per 13.
My Buff Rocks combine beauty.
large size, and early maturity. All
eggs that are not fertile will be
replaced. One mile southeast of
hocky Ford. J.W. Atkinson. 4Otf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

There ia hope Tor tho reformation of
tho u. $. senate. Clark has BEEN dc.
nici a sca. because o. bribery and Quay
is TO DO turned down for general political
dcyil,ry. Now ic, the constitution bc
amended 40 aa to cleo, senators by the
dircc, vote Of tho people. and tho many
scandals Of til. past will no, be repeated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

Postmaster Young can now supply
stamps in neat books. The books con-
tain two cent stamps in the following
numbers: IL, 2i and As stamps. An ex-
ira charge of one cent is made for the
book of what size. They arc very con-
venient and will doubtless become quite
popular.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

In looking over our exchanges this fact
is noticeable: The press notices which
preceed the appearance OF Eli Perkins
and the Nashville Students are more
glowing and enthusiastic than the re-
ports OF the papers after the entertain.
ments,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
Watch This Sp,
For Bargains. New Pric|

For Bargains. New Pric|
week.
10 lbs. Grnnulntcd Sugar l
All Package Coffee ......|
Breakfast Bacon by the pil
Hams. ..........4
Our 35c Coffee now ......|
Our 30c Coffee now ......|
Potatoes by the sack per ID
Best Rocky Ford Flou}
High Patent, per sack
Best Imperial Flour. .....|
Pride Of Rocky Ford. ...I
25 lb. snck OF Graham. u
10 lb. sack Buckwhcat. 81
25 lb. sack meal. ......... I.
3 cans good Corn j
3 cans String Beams. ..|
! can Pork and Beans. 81
3 cans Peas. ..............|
2 lb can Pears. 800. ....l
q have a limited supply 4
Pears, and il will pay yol
them now.
2 lb. can B.Berries. ...l
3 lb can Peaches. .......I
Best Grape Peaches. ....I
Kiln Dried Peaches. ....I
Prunes .................}
Apples .................I
3 Id can Hulled Hominy..
6 bars Laundry Soap. IL
0 bars Keen kutter Sonp. \
Regular &c Washing Pow1
der, good as any in thd
market, now 2 for. ....'i
B lbs. Soda or oyster crax|
8 lbs. Rolled Oats. .......1
Home made Pickles per gal
Headquarters for fine Fl
We have just received
ment of Swiss Cheese.
Our Fresh Meat Departa
complete.
Best Loin Steak per lb'...
Best Round Steak. ....."
Best Shoulder steak. .....
Best Roast Beef. ......."
Boiling Beef. ..........''
Pork Chop.
Pork Roast. st............"
Side Pork ............"
Pork Sausage ........''
Chop.
Mutton Legs ..........'.
Stew.
Veal Outlets ............,
Veal Roast. st.............l
Veal stew. ............."
Butter and Eggs same
Yours for business,
@. L. GOvR
Rocky Ford, Colo.
South side Of track
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

For president. William Mckinley of
Ohio: for vicc.president, Theodore
Roosevelt of New York. This, says the
Washington Post, is practically decided
on for nomination at the Philadelphia
convention.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
FOR SALE.

Thos. Mollett, 10 miles south of
town, will make sale of personal
property Saturday, May 10, in.
Guiding Cattle, Mich Cows, Hogs,
Turkeys, Farm Machinery, etc.
Eight months time will be given.
For Sale-Cheap, Fl ne flock of
chickens-Plymouth Rocks, Leg
horns and Buff Cochins. Inquire
ut this office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

In growing beets, remember that il
don't pay to shirk work in the proper
preparation OF the soil. Great care in
the beginning of the season will save
much labor during the growing of the
crop,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

The Woodmen Of the World meet on
the second and fourth Friday evenings
Of each month. All visiting nei9bbors
are cordially invited 10 attend. The camp
Is growing steadily and the meetings are
full Of interest.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
All kinds of Farm
For Sale or Rent.

25,acre tract 2 miles from town.
Smali cash payment required. w.
II. Gibson, at Gibson's Racket
Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

For Sale-Severnl Hardwood
Bedsteads, as good as new and
clean; will sell cheap. First
house enst Of Washington school,
house, on south side Of street. lSp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

Price & Lance's store was crowded with
delighted ladies Saturday and Monday,
the days OF their annual spring opening.
Their immense stock in all lines was
appreciated. their fine display Of rich
iabricks was the joy of the femenine
heart. The sonviners distributed were
handsome rings for pulley belts, which,
we Will state for the benefit OF our gen.
tlcmen readers. are the latest, most popu.
lar and stylish form of belt used by
up-to. date ladies'.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

Drink Fruitine and Pepsin
Phosphate nt Opera House Pharm-
acy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

The Craig; Way stock company are
playing to well.pleased houses at Reck.
er's opera house this week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

We arc authorized To- announce FRED A.
sabin uf la Junta as n candidate for State
senator for the T~cn'y-rhird Senatorial
District. .nbisct to the i-ci.ion df tho Demo.
cratic senatorial CONVENTION.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
Another Fine Bn.inc-s Block.

DR.. Feuton is planning for TIN early
removal OF his dwelling adjoining the
NJ. Z. church. The lot Il occupies is to
bc covered with three splendid store.
rooms. each ~ feet in lepib. This now
block will bc both substantial and orna.
mental and decidedly crcdi,ablc to Rocky
Ford. Work will begin nj an early day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
For Sale.

-Four new four room cottages
Tor sale or rent subject to sale.
North Of Washington School
House. Inquire of \. W. Terry.
All kinds of Farm Implements.
L. II. Cook.
See knapp& Wallis for bar
gains In farms, ranches and small
tracts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27

Editor Stewart Of the Granada Times
is planning to start paper ut Sugar
City.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
The Silver Question 4. In Take bark
Scat Thi. Year.

Congressman Cbns. A. Towuc, than
whom there has been no stronger advo.
cate OF free silver. said fcw days since:
'1t Is no abandonment Of that princi.
plc to admit that circumstances may
temporarily have obecurcd the import.
nncc OF tho question. either by n rciaxa.
tion OF the riRors of mouomctallism
through Increased monetary supplies or
because of their far.rcaching Importance,
must claim first place in tho inicrcs, Of
the people until they arc settled and set.
tied right"
Mr.. Townc il n candidate for tho nom.
ination for Sicc-prcsident on the Demo.
cratic ticket. and his declaration that
free coinage is . dead issue ~ far as the
coming campaign Is concerned may be
regarded rs most significant.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-04-27
Editorial Sunshine and Shadow.

We suspect that the country editor is
the subject Of upmcrited envy. He is
supposed to have u perpetual soft snap.
He gets complimentarics to nll the shows
(some,imes paying therefore more thnn
anybody else). He gets seat Mt the first
table with Col. Lockhnrt Mt tho Grand
Valley Visiting Circlo dinners. Al wed.
dings he takes tho privilege of kissing
tho bride. All Of which looks NJ II tho
country Newspaper man was In tho enjoy.
mont OF an uninterrupted picnic. But
tho world 10 not all sunshine 10 the
man who manufactures \ hrtclnss local
newspaper. terms el.5O year In ndvnnc~.
At all times he u on vesy narrow track.
He slides on thin ice every week. lie IL
much In tho situation Of Gov. Oalr~by.
Who. In addrrssing nn Illinois soldiers
reunion. oncs said that while tho pro.
pricties oe tho occasion required him To
refrain from politics. yet In maxim. an
addrcas to soldiers without making a Re.
publican speech he felt powerfully
cfsmpcsi." II IL impossible 10 predict
when tho rsiitof will run against an nncx.
pccted stump. He doth his level best,
month after month, and the touc of hts
suc'S ptc0scsu tuhuys uut tuCy RtNU 10
word Of approval. nut tho week ihnt he
doth wobble slightly from tho views oe
his friends the past good work 10 forgot.
ton. and he hearcth words oe disapproba.
tion. II 10 surprising how closely his col.
umns arc watched for evidences oe real
or supposed favoritism. II on. business
housc gets local mention another In tho
same limo may feel ngIricvcl. In some
cases. paid reading motto. may bc CT.
ronconsly sized mp ns pnrc ncws matter
or nm editorial uftcrabcr) we have
kno&n cases where complimentary men.
ton uns given several houses In tho same
line 81 business aud n kick us. regis.
tered because Of I'll. or,icr In which thu
different names wcrc mentioned In the
makeup Of paper the fac, Of ono item
appearing nearer the top III column
than another haa no significance what
ever. the orVic. Of ARRANGEMENT IL ms n
rule purely acriicsl.al. This Illustrate.
III" critical audience which tho csliios
has 10 face weekly. and is only onc o,
many similar rocks In Ill. channel of
country journalism which continually
threaten il. editors peace Of mind. But
taken all tho year ronnd NO gucs. he has
n fair sliuf. nf the ht... a,o,.. ~ l,f.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24
WALES IN BIKE SUIT.
rHE PRINCE SUBMITS HIS DE-
MOCRACY TO CAMERA.
future King OF England Illustrates the
Leveling Tendency of the Wheel
The Favorlte Dog Is Always with HIS
Royal Highness.

Whether H. R. H. had this picture
taken in a sudden burst Of sinful pride,
or whether he had 1t made to show the
world that even he unbends OCCASION
ly, Is locked as a secret in the royal
archives of his breast. But the world
should be thankful to him for 1t, his
impelling reason may have been, for
1t shows in truly warning manner the
leveling tendencies Of the bicycle suit.
The stout, disappointed person who Is
portrayed here is the Prince Of Wales.
indeed, but he might be almost any
body else. There is no distingue air
about him at all. This leads one to
the awesome thought that perhaps 1t
was not the dignity Of royalty or blue
blood or rank that made him the land
mark of fashion, but just plain clothes.
But such a thought is not only awe
some, but absolutely immoral. 1t
might have pleased the author of Sar-
tor Resartus to ponder over 1t, but far
be it from us.
| One cannot, however, shut his eyes
to the fact, made cruelty and un-
equivocally apparent by the camera,
that it is good for H. R. H. that princes
do not wear silk tights and things like
that any more. There is democratic
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24
OUR POPULATION IS rs. ooo.ooc
Fifty Thousand Enumerators Must Gath
tho Census In . Month.

Fifty Thousand Enumerators Must Gather
the Census In . Month.
In June of next year the people OF
the United States will be counted for
the twelfth time since the establish
ment of our government. ut will re-
ouire about fifty thousand enumerat-
ors," writes Clifford Howard In the
November Ladies' Home Journal, ito
take the census. and their work must
be finished in one months time, or by
the first week Of July, 1900. That
means that about seventy-fve million
people must be recorded in thirty days,
or at the rate of two and a half million
a day. The rate will be even greater
than this, however, for in towns and
cities of eight thousand inhabitants the
enumeration must be completed with
in two weeks. The enumerators will
not be permitted to have any assist
ance in the work; it must be done
by them in person. except in such sec
tions of the country as contain grea'
many foreigners, where the employ
ment of interpreters will be allowed. al
otherwise it would be next to impos
sible to secure the necessary data. Int
enumerators will be paid for theil
services in accordance with the amour
of work they are called upon to do"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24
strane. Honexmoon Resort.

In an article on Colonial Memo
fies." in Cornhill, Lady Broome tells
of a strange kind of honeymoon re-
sort. more of the type that poets dream
of than matter-of-fact young couples
generally select: There are many
islets. some FIVE miles or more away
from Trinidad, and towards the Bocas
or mouths of the great river. These
little islands are a great feature OF
Trinidad, and splendid places for
change of air or excursions. They all
have houses on them. and one tiny
islet may, think, claim to be the
smallest spot of earth which holds a
dwelling. 1t is just rock. on the top
of which is perched small. but COM
Portable and compact house. Beyond
its outer wall is. on one side. minute
plateau about ten or twelve feet In
length, and is all the exercise ground
on the island. l was assured 1t was the
fayorite honeymoon resort, which GER
tainly seemed putting the capabilitie:
of companionship of the newly-mar-
ried couple to a rather severe test.
Fishing, boating. and bathing are ths
resources at the command OF the isle
visitors. and the air is wonderful,
fresh and cool on these little fragment!
of the earth's surface. Whenever
could make time, 1t was my great de
light to take the government launch
with tea and party OF young friend'
IN one of these islets. and It was GER
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

thickness about the royal ankles here
depicted that would interfere sadly
with the symmetrical beauty OF his
form. II he had to wear fancy shoon
and long ringlets.
1t will be observed that both the dog
and the master wear an air of patient
boredom which Is only supertclally
supercilious. The observer who views
these things carefully and with refec-
ton will be sure to note that beneath
this outward appearance OF languid
calm there is disappointment-mayD be
Imagination, but the dog certainly
looks as IL he were gloomy at the prob
ability of never belonging to a king
OF England and an emperor OF India
at this rate-and, on second thought,
II this is so, that makes it unnecessary
to wonder at the princes looks.