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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The First Regiment Band, W. OF W., at
their recent entertainment here. did not
have the patronage which the merits of
the program justified. In order to COM
pensate the boys for the disappointment.
owing largely to bad weather and sur
plus of entertainments, it is suggested
that they be engaged for the next fair.
Pueblo is the headquarters for the band,
and that city has always given the fair
and Watermelon Day remarkably long
trains heavily loaded.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01
Potatoes for snle.|
seed. Come and Id
3ltf j.
D. w. BRUNKj
Auj
Rocky Ford. Colo.
SAfiefAcrIol
You Can

Ten to Is per cen
ceries and Meats b
Follow down the
yourselves:
10 lbs. Grannlnted 8
All Package Coffee
Breakfast Bacon by
Hams.
Potatoes By the sack
Best Rocky Ford
High Patent, n
Best Imperial Flour
Pride of Rocky Ford
25 lb. sack of Grnhs
10 ID. sack Buckwhd
25 lb. snck meal. II
3 cans good Corn Il
3 cans String Beans
l car Pork and Bes
3 cans Pens u
2 ID can Pears. .....l
q have n limited u
Pears, aud it will T
them now. /
3 ID. can B.Berries
2lb can OF Applc5
they last ...l
3 lb can Peaches. 4
3 lb can Hulled Hon
Z bats Laundry SOAP
8 bars Keen Kutter
Regular &c Wnshin
der. good rs any
market, now 2 fol
3! lbs. Soda or oystel
s lbs. Rolled Oats. .
Home made Pickles |
Headquarters for
We have just re,
ment of Swiss Chees
Our Fresh Meat L
complete.
Best Loin Steak per
Best Round Steak +.
Best Shoulder steak i.
Best Roast Beef.
Boiling Beef. ........
Pork Chop.........
Pork Roast. ........
Side Pork .........
Pork Sausage ......
Mutton Chop.......
Mutton Legs .......
Mutton Stew........
Veal Outlets -.
Veal Roast. t.........
Veal stew.
Butter and Eggs s.
Yours for bust
G. L. G.
Rocky Ford, Colo.
South side of ira
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

Editor Davenport, having found Fow-
Ter an uncongenial place to run news
paper, and failing 10 secure the co-opera-
tion and aid OF the business men, has
concluded to move the Tribune to Rocky
Ford. A third newspaper is not press
ing want in Rocky Ford, but this is a
free country and any man who has "the
price" Of an office is privileged to enter
the newspaper field and scramble for n
share OF the business. The newspaper
vacancy in Fowler will be filed by the
removal OF the Manzanola News plant to
that place. Mrs. Martin has sold the
News to +. A. Boggess OF Fowler, but
Mrs. Martin will remain as business
manager for time. In her farewell Mrs.
Martin said that the indifference of the
business men OF Manzanola was the
chief cause of the removal of the plant
to Fowler.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

Among the people generally there is a
growing recognition OF the tuct that di-
rect legislation offers the only basis on
which all friends OF good government
can unite. On that all can unite. That
once secured, all things become possible
to the people.-National New Era.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The people OF Rocky Ford and Otero
county should know that the State Home
for Dependent Children, 1898 Bert street,
Denver, Is the only state institution of
the kind in Colorado, and that no collec-
tions or subscriptions are asked for, for
it is supported by state appropriations.
All children from birth to is years OF age
who are dependent, neglected or NAL
treated should be committed by the
county court, and from this home many
desirable children may be adopted or in
dentured. Write for information.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01
Sugar Factory Progress

The work OF excavation is going ahead Wig.
orousiy and sundry improvements arc In
progress on tho grounds. including u time
once near th, entrance.
a strong force !. at work on the switch.
which will probably DO completed this week.
All si:ns Indicate that tho work Of con.
.truetion will he pashed ms rapidly as po--
.ibic
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The Enterprise item last week in re-
gard to the large bunk house and dining
room for the workmen of the Oxnard
Construction Co. was all correct. except
that we failed to state that the buildings
are owned by Schuyler, Lawton & Co.,
and by them leased to Murray, Throm &
Co., who will conduct the boarding
house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The town council is carefully consider
ing the merits of two pumping systems,
the deep we'll and tho mir lift. The i'm.
proysments contemplated are important
and will involve tho expenditure OF much
money. henos tho prudence OF moving
slowly that no mistake may be made.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

1t is impossible to read accounts OF
transactions down the Arkansas valley
without becoming convinced that all the
towns along the river for distance of
$50 miles are on the eve Of great and
permanent boom. In the nature OF things
Pueblo cannot fail to reap considerable
harvest from the valleys prosperity. but
it can lose part of its due il it does not
exert itself. Pueblo Mail.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

We arc pleased to hear the rumor that
the Santa Fe is about to place flag
man at the Nam street crossing. Such
n protection against accidentsis much
needed,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

VIM. Auckland aud wife recently made
a visit to Fort Collins to SEQ old friends,
and while there Mr.. Auckland made a
careful study OF the methods OF sheep
feeding. A report OF what he learned
will appear IN next weeks ENTERPRISE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The members Of the graduating class
OF the Liberty High School are now
wearing handsome gold rings. each orna-
mented with the letters l.. II. S. and the
year 1900 neatly engraved.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01
THURSDAY. MARCH, l. 1900.

Every farmer who hns an orchard. how.
ever small. should be ut the meeting OF
the Horticultural society next Wednes-
day. March I. In addition to an in-
structiye program officers will be elected.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

Lewis Yntes, the Santa Fe section FORE
man. has just put in the best street cross
lug which the town has had for some
ye;lrR,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

Tho date OF Arbor Day has no. been
announced. but that is no reason for not
making immediate arrangements for tree
planting this spring.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

Try some of Armour's concen.
trated Soup at Kimzey's. just
the thing for this season of the
year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The publication day OF the Enterprise
will next week be changed to Friday.
Remember. don't go to the Office for the
paper on Thursday evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

See Knapp & Wallis for bar.
gains in Town Lots.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

All seasonable vegetables in
stock at the Kinney Grocery Com
pany's stores.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The same home talent minstrel COM
pany which has in the past given Rocky
Ford audiences such enjoyable evenings
will give an entertainment March o. OF
course the opera house will be filled.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

beginning with next week the Enter.
prise will be published on Friday instead
OF Thursday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01
The WOmun's Clul,.

The Woman's club took up the study
OF Shakespeare's "Richard ILL.," at the
last meeting. Roll call was answered by
quotations from the first act. Mrs. Irv.
inc had history OF the play and n synop-
sis OF the stage action. while Mrs. Nc.
Kelvey gave review of the historic
facts Of the period and personagcs on
which the play is founded. General dis.
cussion and comment followed these two
papers. Mrs. Irvine pointed out to the
club that Shakespeare had taken great
liberties with the historical facts on which
the play is built, especially in the first
act.
Mrs. Van Buskirk had paper on the
Paris exposition, in which she took her
excursion party directly to the mythical
Rocky Ford exhibit OF the great show,
and pictured each OF the members of the
club as busy with their respective hob.
bies Of the club program.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The coal mine which H. f. Hagen is
opening is 32 miles south OF Rocky Ford.
The vein is about three feet thick and
contains but little slate. The coal is
said to be OF an excellent quality, to burn
readily and leave but little ash. It ia
probable that as the vein is pushed fur.
ther into. the bank the coal will greatly
improve in character. Enough is al.
ready known to assure the public that
the mine is going to be one OF real value
to this community. 1t may not for a
time become shipping mine, but will
furnish farmers and other citizens mn az.
cellent substitute for the cedar wood.
which is each year becoming more and
more distant. ''''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The latest word from the telephone
company is that the new telephone sys-
TEN will be completed by March 10.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

After this week look for your Enter.
prise in the postoffice on Friday instead
of Thursday evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The Gibson Lumber Co.'S nnc Office build
Ing Is rapidly approaching completion
The builders arc making rapid progress on
) +. Goddihg's elegant new residence.
BuiiuinHs arc going up In all portions OF
town too numerous to mention.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The Enterprise has contracted to
grow ten acres of beets this year for the
sugar factory. The land for the crop ia
IN hand and we now wish TO secure n
man or men to raise the ten acres. Call
ut the Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

List your Town Lots and Farm
property with Knapp & Wallis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The American beet Sugar Co, Inns compict-
cd the purchase OF the school lands concern.
my which much interest was shown d few
weeks ago. The price paid was $t,5I7.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

we have on hand for next week an article
from IL. w. white. Senator Swink's uninry
foreman. on the production OF comb honey.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

FOR the now 32-candlc. power electric light
which VIII soon bc seen on the NJ Il, cburch
corner the public will be indebted TO tho s,iv
gestion and efforts of 7. +. GoddIng. sr.. WHO
induced the following parties to vouch FOR
tnc payment of the monthly bill: H. /, Max.
well. ID. II. Nccley. DIR. Mcdonald. N. Rnauo,
and ID. W. Bnrl<lcy. "'' D"eso'
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The Rockford house. having nm urycp, do.
!nnnu Tor more rooms. will ut up tho sample
room building Tor sleeping purposes and NAV
uuu 'Ia CT other rooms for sleeping accommodI.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

A. NJ. Jackson's new dray is us gaudy
as n new circus wagon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

l., II you wish to make n trade Of any
A'ho' advertise la tho Enterprise,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

Yesterday Eaton & Swartz moved their soc.
Opera House block. "e'' VI
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The English Lumber Co. 8 Office shines
out boldly in new coat of paint.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The state bank corner is putting down
n fine 12 foot brick sidewalk,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

Mrs. d. W. Barkley has just received
a new lot Of Navajo rugs and blankets
from Rev. II. II. Antes' Faith Mission.
This invoice comprises many handsome
rugs, some OF which are much less price
than former shipments. Some very
cheap and handsome rugs can now be had .
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01
DIVERSION OF WATER OPPOSED.
Vigorous Protest Against Sale oi
Cailiu Water to r. &. Henry.

Saturday afternoon large gathering
Of farmers was in session in Odd Fellows
hall. They were water uscrs under tho
Catiin canal. n portion being owners Of
water rights, but tho majority Were far.
mcrs who buy wnter yearly. The
meeting was called to order by W. II.
McCnskill. who explained tho object to
he to take steps to prevent tho proposed
transfer of wntcr from tho Catlin Con.
soiidaicd to the Otcro Canal Co. Mr..
McCaskill was elected chairman. j. 4.
Gaugcr secretary and q. J. Lnckcy TEN.
porary treasurer. 90
Tho situation wns fully discussed by
S. S. Bailey, J. Q. Knin. g. j. Lnckey.
A. p. kouns. 7. l.. Callahan, ". II.
McCaskill and j. l.. Gaugcr.
BY unanimous vote mn assessment OF
20 cents nm acre was levied Ia raise n
fund to fight the proposed sale mp to the
court OF last resort.
Alcssrs. Lackcy. Gangcr aud McCas-
kill were appointed committee to look
after all the interests OF the wntcr users
in connection with the ease. 90 -...r
The committee wns instructed to NJ.
cure n list of persons using water. to.
gether with the number Of inches used,
and place same in the Farmers and Mcr.
chants bank. where the payment OF as-
scssments would be made. In case the
money raised is not nil used in fighting
the sale II will be returned to the con.
tributors pro RITA.
Hon. Plat Rogers OF Denver and r.
s. Bcall OF Rocky Ford were engaged to
contest the right Of the Catlin Co. to
make the proposed sale.
The Farmers and Merchants bank is
receiving daily from interested persons
sums Of from 81 to s25. .-
It has been suggested that those rent.
ing the use Of water from year to year
should buy permanent rights and receive
u water deed, thus putting beyond ques-
tion their int, in the canal. The Cat
lin Co. have been selling these permanent
rights at $40 per acre, which is u low
price when the excellent service given by
this ditch is considered, rs we'll US the
early date OF its priority.
It is possible that tho directors OF the
Catlin company are being unfairly
charged with trying to do something
which they are not attempting. We do
understand that my agreement has been
made by them for u transfer Of water to
I. G. Henry, to be taken through the
Otero cnnnl. but that the proposition was
more like this: II the court decides upon
hearing Mr.. Henry's application for
change Of point OF diversion OF water
that a portion of the appropriation OF the
Catlin canal can be transferred to be
drawn through the Otero canal, without
injury or prejudice to the present water
right owners and patrons OF this Catlin
ditch, that then 60 rights or 1914 feet
would be sold aud 80 transferred.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01
Sheep Sales
improvements.

A. G, Conner sold ycurlings ut So
A. Fordcr. for O-pound shocp, received
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-03-01

The Rocky Ford Hardware Co.'s new
now fully equipped for business with J.
E. Sprinkle, an experienced mun, in
charge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15
NATIVES MAY RISE.
Serious Danger Threatening Hritish Oc'
cupation Of south Africa.

Serious Danger Threatening Rritish Oc-
cupa,ion Of south Africa.
LONDON. Dec. l5.-L. F. Zeitman. a
Dutch member Of the Cape Legislative
assembly and president OF the delega'
tion sent by the loyalists Of Cape Col
ony to enlighten MIR. Chamberlain
respecting the administrative needs OF
South Africa. says:
"The native question is now the only
one really fraught with danger to the
supremacy Of the British empire south
of Zambezi river. Unless We handle
the native problem with extreme eau
t;on and skill we shall shortly witness
the rise of a South African Mahdl who
,y;ll defeat and defy us. Within our
,,ro,,nt domiuions there are 5000. .00O
black people. embracing 1000 600 un,
surpassed warriors. brimful OF martial
snirit stalwart, daring and disci'
plined.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15
BRITISH DEFEAT
Force Under Clements Compelled
to Retreat After a Bat
tie With Beers.
Fighting Was Severe and Cas-
ualtics Are Reported to
BE Very Heavy.
Great Excitement Caused in Lon
don by Receipt Of News
OF the Disaster.

LONDON, Dec. 10 Lord Kitchener
reports that after severe fighting at
Nooitgedacht General Clements forces
were compelled to retire by Comman-
dant Delarcy with force Of 2. 500 men.
-Four British officers were killed. The
other casualties were not reported,
Lord Kitchener official dispatch to
the war office is as follows:
Pretoria, Dec. l3.-Clements' force
ut Nooltgedacht, on the Magaliesburg,
was attacked at dawn today by Delarey,
reinforced by Beyer's commando from
Warmbath, making force estimated
at =, 500. Though the first attack was
repulsed the Beers managed to get atop
Of the Magaliesburg, which was held
by the troops OF the Northumb berland
Fusiliers, and were thus able to com.
mand Clements camp. He retired on
Hekpoort and took up a position on
hill III the center Of the valley.
"The casualties have not been COM
pletely reported, but the fighting was
very severe and | deeply regret that
Colonel Legge Of the Twentieth Hus-
sars and Captains MacBean, Murdoch
and Atkins were killed. Reinforce
ments have left here.
Lord Kitchener also reported that the
Beers made an attack and We're re.
pulsed at Llchtent turg and that General
Letmer was killed. Attacks upon Beth
leLem and Nrede were also repulsed,
the Beers losing 10 killed and IA
wounded. Nryheld was attacked Dec.
llth. Sniping continued when the
message was dispatch:ng.
1t is reported that General Knox, CO
operating with the British column at
Reddersburg, has stopped General De
wet and that battle is proceeding.
The report adds that many OF General
Dewet's followers have been captured.
SEEKING DETAILS OF DISASTER.
Constant stream OF Excited People at the
London War Of'c~.
| LoNpoN. Dec. l5-The scenes at the
| war office during the day recall those
| witnessed III the early stages OF the
war. A constant stream of excited
| people filled the lobbies, all seeking de-
tails of the disaster lhe absence OF
the names Of any Of the officers of tht
Northumberland Fu>lilers III Genera
| Kitchener disIatcn leads to the fore
boding that the iour companies OF the
| Fusll.ers mentioned are III the hand:
of the Beers.
The war office officials evidently ex
pect heavy casualty list, but they ar,
hopeful from the fact that the dlspatcl
does not mention the capture OF tn
Northum berlands, that such q catastro
phe has been escaped. Orders wer'
,ssued ut Aldershot. Malta and othe
military centels TO dispatch all tn
available mounted infantry to Seutl
| Africa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15
EXPLAINED BY DAVIS.
Letter Of the Late senator on the nay
psuuccfote Treaty Made lublic.

Letter Of the Late senator on the Hay
r.unccfotr Treaty Made iubiic.
CHICAGO, Dec. l5.-In regard to the
controversy over the meaning ana JUS
tificatiou Of the so.called Davis amend.
ment 20 the Hay.Pauncefote treaty.
Mr.. Il II. kohlsaat. editor OF Inc
Time 5. Herald. makes pubic priVa'e
letter received from the late Senator
Cushman h. Davis. The letter bears
date of March II, 1900. and Is III part
.Gs 'oi.ows: !,
ac amendment has this especial
,a,ar,nve, that it was phrased as
n.aY.y as possible in the Language oi
,hc Tenth article of the treaty OF ooh'
stanunople. Therefore TINS amena'
ment, so adjusted to the tr eaty Oh ooh'
stantinople. puts the British govern
ment in the position where II mus'
either accept the
PRINCIPLE Of the Treaty
Of Constantinople. which Great DIV
ain herself proposed, or fatty say INA.
tho lines Of that treaty which are o.
advantage 10 Great Britain shall s'an.
IN our treaty, and that the lines OF tha'
treaty which are to our a"Sah'"' d., 3D..
may be disadvantageous to Urea. n,..' =.
ain shall be obliterated from our treaty
III the committee had framed tnell
,,,epdment on different lines or dlHel'
ent terms Great Britain could nave
said we had departed from tho treaty
Of Cons,antinople and introduced a' nc"
principles. She would not nave ,'l oeIt y
correct in saying SO. but she "ou.o
have said it. My own object was =
hold her as closely as possible 10 ne'
-. ,,racadantS -
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15

agcr hates Emperor kwang Su is that
the emperor mad actually become a
Christian. having been converted by
American and British missionary book )
which came under his eyes.
At the close IF the session Dr.
Stoecker was interviewed by repre-.
sentative OF the Associated Press. &c
whom he gave number Of corrobora'
tive dates. HIS informer is supposed
to have been Count Won Waldersee.
wlta whom DIR. Stoccker is on terms OF
intimate friendship
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15
FRANCE NOT INTERESTED
,rn, Make 40 objection to Any Ae''""
~. Vuitcd states May r""''

,vu, Make No Objection TO ANY 's'''"'
~. vuitcd states May Take.
PARIS, Dec. l5.-The French govern I'll,
ment will not offer objection TO any
action of the United States congress
regarding tho Clayton. Bulwer treaty, s,
They prefer that the Nicaragua eaaa 'iata
should be neutral. but they apprecin..
tho United States strategic .a,. reason
for for fortifying the canal. and France Fran ,hs :
interests are too small to induce ~. :,
government to interfere in any wa. -
tne matter. 1t is thought, however,
that while it is natural the Onitea
states should close the canal III case a o.
war in which she herself is concsrne"
the the canal might reasonably be expef, &c :,
ed to be left open in the n' cs'nt ho,r =, "
war between other powers. ih',' ,,;n,on n
ever. is only an expression Va
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15
kooNATIPOORT THREATENED.

l,rcc Of Fifteen Hundred Men in
That Vicinity.
Iorr>2o MARQUES. Dec. l5.-IEe
British troops at koomatipoort are
standing to arms in the expectancy OF
nm attack by Boer force OF LOO which
= ;nthnt vicinity. 1t is believed to be
rho intention of this force TO make a
-, mon the town. The situation Is
regarded as serious.
force OF 100 infantry, squadron
,f cavalry and two gnns were uis-
p,,ched to the frontier during the day.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15
PREPARBDTOACT
il Hung Chang and Prince Ching
Received Their Credentials
as Peace ENJOYS.
Officially Notify the Foreign Min
isters That They Are Ready
For Negotiations.
|elicf of Mr.. Conger That China
Will Immediately Accept
Terms Imposed.

| prKlNG, Thursday. Dec. l3. IL
un, Chang aud Prince Ching have
ent an official notification to the MIN
tiers that they have received the
Fom. sed documents authorizing them
b act in behalf Of China i'll the peace
egotations and announcing that they
Fe ready to proceed as soon as the
lin ,ters desire.
The fact that Sir Earnest Satow, the
fitish minister to China. has not YET
eeeived authority from the home gov
Fnment to sign the agreement. causes
ktou shment here. as it is felt that the
ther powers having agreed. there can
nothing in the joint note to cause
Ireat Britain to refuse to sign. MT.
longer says he believes China VIII I'LL
PED atcly
Accept the r. rms Imposed
nl that she has it in her power 20
bmpIy with the majority OF them De-
pre spring, while the others can wal,
On account Of the frost the court WIZ
|ot be able to return to Pekin9' no,
Fll. the troops bc able to leave uh'''
lpiil. when, if the peace condi,'oh'
f. complied with. it is believed all th'
llled forces except the legation guards
(o' to exceed 100 men for each power
Flll .eave Peking, remaining unui '"'
the coast between Iaku an" o"""
Hai- kuan, available if necessary, Oh
tadv to be withdrawn, tor II Ch'n'
Ahnut behave as civil'Ze" Po".
Fi'hout military compulslon It may %
ecosSary to dismembcr the ehp,'',
ar. Conger personally believes 'ha'
le Chinese have been taught 'eSso'
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15
For Fomenting Rebellion.

LONDON, Dec. l5.-The Cape Town
correspondent of The Daily Mail re-
ports the arrest at Worcester, Cape
Colony, Of Harold Darringold. alleged
TO be an American, on u charge OF TO-
rnenting un Afrikander rebellion. "The
arrest saws the. dispatch. has made
made a great sensation and startling
disclosures are promised.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-12-15
EMPEROR A CHRISTIAN

"rmer German Court Chap'"'"
kwang IA Has Hse" C""''r"
BERLIN, Dec. l5.-During ''o WY
'ssion Of the reichstag. the last oo,o'o y
le Christmas holidays, DIR. stoecker'
'fmer court chaplain. ren'nrhe' w." w.,
'ierence to the situation III Chih" ''"'
had received private letters asse.,
y that the reason tho empress wv"