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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

All teachcrs purchasing II. X. tickets
=, fas Animas, for the purpose OF ht,
,sndipe 70 hin the Normal Institute, a should ,n.
"sI tbe agent to give them receip. tor or
.,sh;. ask .|o tora An effort is being made to
SECURE s rates for the meeting ana ,hat !, the q
suli fare is paid it is possible tha' "
rebate may be made by the k. nOox n: oo;
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Last season A. P.kouns and Al
bert Conner made a wager relative
to some item OF cantaloupe husi.
mesa Mr.. kouns won aud Mr.. Con.
nor this week furnished tho hat.
y s. Steison. but ornamented with
n broad ribbon advertising the
Dewey gardens. Mr.Connor Is get.
ting some returns from the invest.
mcnt il lie did lose.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

During our late Spnnls!h,.Aimer''IIa Spanish, iaser Ie.
war not one case OF tyPhSo,,a S,1.as ,s'S Navy
yeloped in the United S' w., while
where distilled water was ,.aI use states
over 1900 soldiers nth, in ths Gn,uet trnm drinking
Army died Of typh,Swlhh, yp,wh. t,Jn .ahs Chance" chances
raw, impure water.. why s,s .ane 90 l;ttle
when Puritan water sui. SUI! eoS'' ~
nj wilson's Hardware Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16
Il isn't the Cooks Fault,
Il isn't your Grocer's Fault,

that the bulk coffee you just
purchased turns out to be differ
entfrom the "same kind" bought
before. Coffee purchased in
bulk is sure to vary. ..s
The sealed package in which
LION COFFEE is sold insures
uniform flavor and strength. II
also keeps the coffee fresh and
insures absolute purity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Wanted, n number Of contracts
for the delivery Of beets to tho
factory. Have several heavy
teams and wagons. Will take
part OF pay in hay.
lift. FRANK AEBucKLE,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Furnished Rooms on Ground
Floor. Inquire at 507 n. Tenth
Street. loft
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16
ROCKY FORD, COLORADO FRIDAY, AUGUST lf, 1901.
Announcement.

l.. W. Keil has authorized us
to announce that he is a candidate
upon u platform which reads
Honest Work aud Honest
Prices" He does not want any
public office. He Just wants to
be your official matchmaker. He
has % years experience and
guarantees satisfaction. Office in
DIR. Kearby's Drug Store.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16
Par, Oiiisrss lIolnxs.

At n meeting Of the executive com.
miite~ Of the Fair Association yesterdHy
Mr.. Enclish's propositions for the sale
Of tho English grand stand vaa accept
ed aud that useSui structure will nov b
npdcr the management Of tho Far With
the samc prices and regulations a. here
toforc.
A. Nicholes WIS authorized 10 build
seats Tor quarter stretch In front Il ths
English grand stand.
Complimentary tickets were ordered
sent TO several prominent citix~as.
II. A. DHwlcy wns authorised 10 pro
euro tickets for the grand staad tbs
same M last year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Ncwdalc melon shippers now have
the hraciit Of tclcpnonc communication
with tho Rocky Ford Station aud the
balance Of Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Eczema. salt rhcum, tctter, chatting,
Ivy poisoning and all skin tortures are
quickly cured by Dewitt's Witch Ha-
xel Salve. The certain pile cure. For
sale by DE-. Kearby. Is
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Hon. J. II. Crowley has our thanks for
basket Of very too,hsomc apples from
Fairytsw orchard.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Nutmeg Graters, &c, Egg
Beaters, Be. Kitchen Forks, Be-,
Pan Cake Turner. Be ut The Fair.
Geo. j. Green.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Rocky Ford's splendid new Ho-
tel FL Captain was informally
opened last evening. About SO cit
liens participated in the first meal.
greatly surprising Mrs. Loring
aud Mr.. Cnpitian by the rush oi
patronage. The formal opening
will take place about Aug. 2ith,
with a ball. n reception, speeches,
etc. We hope next ~eek to give u
full description Of this ma rke,l al.
dition to Rocky Ford's attractions.
This week Fennlson l. Gretchen
sold for J. Il. Fox his five acre
tract west Of the washingtou
School To DIR. Geo. Pratt of Win.
terset, lows. Consideration 81 .OOO
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

For Sale-Yost Typewriter,
nearly new. s25. Address Box
SIG Rocky Ford. lip
w, Il. CAMBELL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Cream PuHs and Lemon Pies
at the Denver Bakery every We'd
nesday and Saturday. 11-12
H. z. TALHELN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Orr's Gallery will need q
lady assistant and offers good
opportunity for some lady to learn
the business.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

L. W. Keil will be elected.
Remember that tive told you So"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

The Electric Light Co. did gracious
net Saturday afternoon rtinH up
several hours In advance Of the usual
time on account Of n brief storuf shut.
ting OF tho light IL tho sun. Thanks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16
Rocker Opera House.

Go to Wilson'S for e ooi Harness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-08-16

Hi,ikcr's ad. will bc found in its
usual old. time place on first page. odsr.
ing many bargains to prompt buyes. ns
ia former days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

Wire company, whether he believed
prices had now reached top figures, he
replied. mo, they are as cheap now,
compared with what they Will sell at
next fall as the same stocks were last
summer, compared with the prices at
which they are now selling
"The fact is, he continued, I'VE know
the real value Of these stocks. We have
been on the spot, and we know
thoroughly well of what we are talk
ing. The bankers In New York may
know the tricks and moves OF Wall
street from Trinity church to Pearl
street, but they don't know the coun-
try. They do not know the resources
and wealth Of the West. Railroad prop
critics like 81. Paul and Rock Island,
and Union Pacific, that are earning
about 10 per cent on their common
stocks, we consider gilt edge invest
ments at the prices they are nov selling
at. There may be reactions from time
10 time, but these stocks will ultimate
ly sell at their intrinsic value,
mo one can get away from the fact
that we are on the verge Of most
prosperous era. The Industrial condl-
lions OF the country were never better
the vast combinations prevent over
production, and will enable the trade 10
introduce an element Of stability which
heretofore has never been attalnable,
The community OF interest now being
so extensively worked out among rail-
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street to see the utter impossiblity-
the folly-the danger-of trying to do
business on fictitious basis. Unless
there Is a speedy change, and the men
who are now adrlft come 70 their senses
and return TO sound business methods.
disaster Is inevitable
Il consider 1t the duty Of the press
10 tell the truth about the situation.
that honest men may take warning be-
fore ii is too late.
"The longer this financial condition
continues, the greater viii be- the sac
criiice In the end for prices have rot
TO come down There can be no other
way They must come down"
When asked his opinion Of the out.
look, Mr.. Sage said:-"I am hopeful for
the future | think men will see their
peril and act promptly and wisely.
look for a change for the better before
serious panic comes, though the r..
suits Of these high prices may be the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

OF one OF the many leaders in the pres
ent stock movement.
When | talked TO one Of the conserva-
tive New York bankers on the I'M
portance Of this element in the market,
he replied
Yes, this so-called Waldorf-Astorla
clique has certainly produced a reyolu-
ton in Wall street methods It's mem
bers frequently place an order to buy
10000 or 10000 shares Of certain stock
without the slightest fear OF the result
Of the transaction. A few years ago
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27
GEORGE G. HAVEN.

Il thank the Herald for IT'S invitation
10 talk about the financial situation.
But ] prefer to remain silent for the
present. There are others doubtless
more experienced and competent to
give advice TO the public about the
market and its outlook for the future,
don't care to go into print regarding
any feature Of the street or market
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

London, April 26-Adyices has been
received here that the Peninsular and
Oriental steamer Sabroan, which left
Shanghai. homeward bound, April e.
went ashore on Tong Wing In a dense
fog. on April 2lh Her mails and pas
seugers were landed by Chinese junks
AT Foo Chow The Sobroan was
launched in 1900 She is reported to be
I'm a critical position.
Later adyices say IL is expected that
the sobroan win become a total wreck.
An OF her compartments are full OF
water. The crew has been landed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27
JACOB II. sCHIFF.

Under the circumstances | prefer to
say nothing I don't think | care 10
discuss the Wall street situation. II is
a matter that would rather not con-
slider in public. don't think ] could
throw any light on the subject Moth
ing Is known and there is nothing to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27
JAMES r. KEENE.

81 have nothing TO say about the sit
uation In wall street not word about
the outlook for the future and nothing
concerning the market whatever II
said anything that might not agree
with the editors and one mans opin-
ion is worth no more than anothers
No. I've not a word to say on the sub
i.nt y
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

Graphic Story by New erad-Records Yield Gold Wall Street
Millions From the Plains Push Values Upward Swell Extent OF Deals
Trades Week Foot Up BOnCcago Wheat PIT Graduates Sle East
by Vaness OF Ventures No Reverence oneyLade Invading Su
Iaye Army Maintain Will Soar Still gher-Russ Sage Calls HALT
Backed by His Wife Says mebred With Speculation
Pleads for Honesty.
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ing when they bought five hundred
shares
After the election last November
Eastern investors and spectators
rushed into the market. and with the
assistance of those Western specula-
tors who have made this city their
headquarters for several months past,
commenced a boom which broke all
records. The daily transactions In
November exceeded the one million
share day mark, and this continued
until December, when halt was called
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

such an order would have produced a
market movement OF three or four
points Now, IT scarcely affects the
market.
Hitherto such an order was practlc-
ally unheard Of, and none but the bold
est operators dealt In five thousand
share lots the eastern broker or bank
or who bought FIVE thousand share lot
was considered TO be a leader among
the rank and file Now, we have brok-
ers executing orders daily for that
amount, and we never hear NJ their
names
1T was only the other day that | re-
ccived an order over the telephone,
from customer In an uptown hotel,
10 buy 10000 shares OF a certain STOCK.
! asked the man did he know ans thing
about the stock He had q halanDsiarge
enough on our books % insure us Against
loss. but / wanted 10 know whether
il would be wise for him to 60 into
a stock so deeply. He replied in a
matter OF fact way that II was all
right and that he believed the stock
was worth more than It was then SELL
ing at. So | had to execute the or
der
EXAMPLE OF WESTERNERS FOL-
LOWED.
"Of course, he added the great in
crease In transactions on our eN-
changes is not wholly due TO the West
en buying Local traders have 10
some extent followed the example set
by the Western plungers. We find
our old traders buying 1--WE hundred
and thousand shares q day where
formerly they bought one hundred
shares and thought they were plung-
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EXPECTS FURTHER BIG AID
VANCES

For these reasons, | look for an adj
vance Of nearly 40 points, on an aver
age, over present quotations, between
now and next October And so they
talk. What the informant Of the Her
aid reporter said is only the expression
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

ruin Of many innocent men drawn in.
~ thlS financial Whirlpool before they
realize the dangers
believe In the old fashioned hon
est way Of doing business giving men
lhe worth OF their money showing
mem something Of equal value when
lhey are asked TO invest"
W what he called the present craze
LOT the ovelEaluation OF railway prop
critics Mr.. Sage said.
Avery Intelligent railroad man. who
mas punt many lines and knows an
ABOUT their cost, said TO me the other
aay mat he could easily duplicate the
properties now figuring so widely In the
market for half what they are repre-
sehttd to be worth by the sale Of IN
Hated stock
The worst feature OF the market
today he said, is that this reckless
ness Us leading on 90 a general cypan-
SION of other values beyond those OF
railroads. IL IS all of a piece with the
south Sea Bubble craze, and viii end
~ disaster If once allowed Co affect the
general values OF the country"
When asked about the rapid growth
Of trusts Mr. Sage said.
Prosperity and confidence are all
right, but men should be wise ] do
not Crlticise MI MOrgan's management
of the Steel trust lt was properly or.
ganized ana he made a good represen-
tation. But other schemes % which
men have been asked u contribute.
having nothing 20 show for the sub
scripuons solicited are different A
man expecting to succeed In the world
should be honest and never hesitate 10
show what he proposes To give TO his
investors.
BELIEVES IN TRUSTS FUTURE
"rhe trusts have grown up with this
infatiOn, but believe In time they viii
ran into proper hands and be conducted
on sound business lines This applies
10 the steel and other great trusts
When asked If It would be possible in
the future 10 prevent such a whole
sale manipulation Of the market as
seen in the present crisis. Mr. Sage
smiled q moment and In a reminiscent
way said.
No, ! don't think any law could reg
ulate such matters Experience is the
best teacher T. IS expensive. but a
man remembers his experience.
Il am for progress. but reasonable
progress progress that Is justified by
business and events progress that win
not bring losses and panic
In regard TO the buying Of foreign
bonds Mr. Sage said ~ see no harm
In t. On the contrary think il wise
from every standpoint ! am In favor
Of helping our friends in Europe be-
cause they hepled us When we needed
aid very badly they gave H. Now that
there Is a chance 10 return the favor
we should be glad 10 show our friend
ship In a practical way. especially when
there is nothing to lose By It, l am
sure | would be quite willing 20 paru-
cpate and help things along. and do
a little business for myself at the same
time
Il see no reason for anxiety for the
future There are c1o many able and
honest men in control OF affairs to al
low the market to plunge the country
into a panic. ! think everything VIII
come out all right IN the end, -
J. EDWARD SIMMONS.
81 beg to be excused, am engaged"
JAMES sT1LLMAN
% am not prepared to talk about the
market If I had anything Of value TO
mpar', | certainly should keep 1t for
my own use If / have nothing Of Inc
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can be reproduced for one-hali what
they are selling for The present con-
ditlon Of the market IS unnatural ana
liable to lead to great losses ANA per
haps panic. But all men are not FOOLS
The public will get It's eyes open very
soon and see the absurdity Of trying 20
represent railroads as worth double
what others could be put down beside
them for. VINO would want 70 pay
twice as much for house as 1t would
cost 20 duplicate 1t?
"Now Is the time TO exercise prud-
ence. reduce prices, take ia sail and
keep close to shore
what is the cause of this general
advance In values?' ! asked Mr. sage,
Reckless speculation" he replied
with emphasis.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27
MRS. sAGE's VIEW OF sPECULA-
TlON.

"They are all drunk with specula-
ton and don't know what they are
doing" added Mrs Sage, who was u.s.
tening with deep interest They
have sent stocks Of all sorts up IN
balloons and think they'll never come
down. but they surely VIII
That's just it, remarked Mr.. Sage
approymgly. ITS infation and II has
continued longer than ! thought Il
would. 1t did seem as If there was IN
telligence among the men In wall
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

by some Of the more conservative
bankers and brokers IN this city.
They attempted TO show that the
prices Of stocks were then as high as
they had been IN previous booms. and
ii was about time for a reaction. The
local professional traders, filled with
the lore of many years In Wall street.
nodded their heads In approval.
But no break or reaction came. The
enthusiasm OF the West was not damp
ened by the dire predictions and warn
ings Of the local authorities. In fact
the opposition. 1t appeared, only In
creased IT, Through January and Feb
ruary the enthusiasm increased In
March the Western contingent was
augmented by reinlorcements of other
capitalists who heard OF the vast sums
Of money netted as profits by their ac-
quaintances who were on the scene be-
fore them
FOR HONEST METHODS.
Russell Sage, when asked yesier-
dav what his idea of the present fin
ancial situation was said Il might APP
pear presumptuous for him to discuss
Wall street affairs, when so many 9TH
ers were silent. But when asked IL
1t were not a public duty to give a
word OF advice at a critical time like
this he said
There Is but one way Of doing bust
ness-keep close TO the lines OF com
mon sense and honesty
we have all been trying TO make
men see the necessity OF getting back
70 honest values that we might deal
In stocks with ordinary safety.
Values have not increased" said
Mr.. Sage. Properties now so high
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

roads lnsures maintenance Of rates at
lower figures, but with more profitable
results because Of the economies which
will be effected
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27
J. EDWARD SIMMONS.
JAMES sTGLLMAN.

% am not prepared to talk about the
market If | had anything Of value to
mpar', certainly should keep 1t for
my own use. If / have nothing Of in-
terest to say then it would be Of no
use 10 the Herald"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27
STOCK MARKETS FRENZY
AS SHOWN BY FIGURES.

Nothing better Illustrates the speculative character of the stock
during week than study Of the activity in the
fourteen stocks that follow The entire issue Of stocks OF the Anal
gamaed Copper Company three
has the of American Sugar while it lacked but
shares preferred Of the Missouri,
and Texas Railroad have changed ownership three times
with the exception of three stocks the table shows that the entire
shares changed hands at least
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-04-27

AL street dealt in se'url-
I Y l arD Of a par value :, Of me nearly eYy
A ONE 5 ono.half days Of trading
EW any, week. An records were
Wv ias oyeo in the upward swirl
w O,O nr1ees and top notch lls-
ores of boom periods OF Dun"
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-11
TEMPLE
OF MUSIC.
A Fine Building at Pan.
American.

A charming rendezvous for lovers
of music at the Exposition will be the
Temple OF Music at the northwest
junction of the esplanade and the
Court Of Fountains 1t will be q
place of entertainment rather than for
exhibition purposes, the exhibition Of
musical instruments in general hav.
ing space in the manufacturers Build.
ing. This noble building will occupy
site Of $50 feet square. The struc-
turc will be octagonal in shape and
at the corners will be pavilions OF
the same form. The grand entrance
will be through the pavilion at the
corner Of the esplanade and the Court
of Fountains. Upon each facade will
be richly Ornamented colonades, and
between the columns large window
openings and ornamental panels, each
bearing Il portrait bust of some IA
nous musical composer. The cor
nice, frieze and balustrade in the
style of the Spanish Renaissance will
be Of elaborate composition. The
balustrade will carry tablets bearing
names that are famous in the musical
world, and at intervals will be posts
surmounted by flag stats. Groups OF
Statuary representing Music, Danc-
ing, etc, will have places above the
corner pavilions. A dome whose
crown is 1876 feet above grade and
whose exterior is brilliant with gold
and color gives au imposing finish to
the building. Star shaped windows
in IT, drum Of the dome will admit {
abundant light to the large auditori
um. The entire exterior Of the build
ing will be embellished not only with
elaborate plastic work, but with pleas
ing tints artlsticaily applied. The
auditorium is planned to seat 1900 I
persons on the main floor, with large
additional seating capacity in the bal.
comics. a
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-11
COMPROMISE
OFFERED

Now York, April 10.-Ths Jersey Con.
trnl men this afternoon offered to COM
promise with the railroad for one hall OF
what they had demanded.
Timothy Shea, member OF the oo-opera.
tive board announced that the men
would do this to avert the strike. in favor
of which they havo voted almost unani-
mously.
He said that the strike. il ordered, would
develop in,o one of most stupendous la
bor wars America over saw.
Mr.. Shea said: "Ne are willing to
make concessions for poaca. We will
meet The company half why, but what
ever action is to be taken must be taken
at once. Ii these terms bs not agreed
upon there will be strike.
S.All the Morgan roads will ultimately
be affected The Baltimore and Ohio will
be stopped at Philadelphia, Us Central
men will refuse to carry | cars over tba
present route from Philadeiphia to Jer-
sey City. o..
A man calling himself John Stevenson
opened headquarters at the Occldan al
Hotel, on the Bowory, today. and is on
gngng locomotive engineers Tor work on
u road close to New York, He is said to
have secured lity or sixty mon thus far.
General Manager Warren. OF the Jersey
Contra, said tnis afternoon that absolute
ly no change had taken place in tho rcla-
tions between tho men and officials Of tue
road. II was stated to day that Nr. War
rem had expressed a willingness to confer
with the men As to their griovences. but
, no confirmation could bo obtained at Mr..
" arren's office There was also an un-
confirmed rumor that an Informal meet
ing might be held 10 morrow betw een
Mr.. Warren and some of the participants
In last Saturdays conference at the
Grand Union Hotel.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1901-04-11
THE ELEVENTH HOUR.

On Saturday afternoon and night
at the Grand Opera House will be
produced Lincoln J. Carter's new
comedy drama The Eleventh
IIour." In his new play Mr.. Car.
ter has ACHE, IL a, o her success as
he believes that wnat is worth do
ing at all is, worth doing we'll, as
is shown by the elaborate manner
IN which he presents The Eleventh
Hour" with 4 large and capable
company, with the most expensive
stage settings ever placed on any
stage outside of New York and
Chicago one can easily realize why
he has again scored an emphatic
hit
One scene alone costing s. 900, is
considered the handsomest drawing
room scene ever produced. 1t is IN
this scene that two of the charac-
ters have the terrible combat. dur
ing which. in their mad struggle,
they create havoc cout of the beautl-
full apartment, and to all appear
ances destroy every piece OF turni-
turein the room in their frantic
haste, smashing brio a brac and
furniture. 1t is whiriwind Of
passion, while the audience, spell
bound, watches the realistic scene
before them.