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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-05-31

The members of the Police Commits
sion will make record for themselves
if they only carry out their present
good intentions. They have refused to
grant licenses for saloons in the vicinity
of the Presidio, and those now in full
sway, throwing out temptations galore
to the soldier boys, will have to close.
The saloon-keepers will make hard
struggle to carry on their dangerous
business, for they are coming money
from the soldiers. Some of the boys in
blue have entered these places with the
full intention of taking just one drink
and then proceeding on their way to
purchase their tickets for their Eastern
homes. Their good intentions came to
naught, for that one drink, 'doped" in
all probability, had driven all idea of
home and friends from their minds.
They went from one den to another,
providing the saloon-keeper in the first
place did not get all the money they
had. When they came to their senses
every dime they possessed was gone,
and the chances are that many of these
stranded boys would never see home
and friends again. Many felt dis
grace1 and would not let the people in
the old home know that they were pen
niless and how they had lost their
funds. They had not made the money
half so easily as the saloon-keepers
made it off them. Some of these
stranded soldiers managed to find work,
others resorted to crime, waylaying
some pedestrian and appropriating all
the money he had, possibly reasoning
that he had been robbed in the city of
all he had, and no protest was made,
and why shouldn't he do the same?
To his mind both thefts were of the
same color and one was as justifiable as
the other, and more than one penniless
soldier committed suicide. Many lad
can date his learning to drink to the
time he landed on "Frisco's" shores.
Previous to that time they did not
know the taste of liquor. Many a
mother will be heartbroken when her
boy comes home to her with the appe-
tite for liquor firmly fixed upon him.
This is no child's play, and the Police
Commissioners are no. moving any too
soon. One of the Commissioners stated
that he would oppose the granting of
licenses until such time as the volun-
teer soldiers, now so numerous at the
Preside, were all mustered out and re-
moved from the scene of temptation.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-05-31

all his nonsense. But his manner of
dress was so grotesque as to put them
in good humor. And this was only one
of his many eccentricities. He was a
tall, rawboned, angular sort of a fellow,
wore dark blue flannel shirt, brown
overalls, gray or notified vest with a
fiour-sack back, and to make the whole
attire more striking wore tall and
thoroughly out-of-date silk hat that
looked ancient enough to have done
service in George Washington's time,
and which was so large for his head
that it nearly fell over his ears. A
quainter looking object would be hard
to find. Rain or shine he was always
so attired, and he attracted the atten-
ton of everyone on the road, and no
matter how morose and gloomy they
might appear, there was always smile
on their faces, and for the time being
pleasanter thoughts for having passed
this peculiar old vegetable vender.
Do you know we miss much of the
pleasure in life by insisting on living in
and going over and over the past that
has gone and cannot be resurrected or
made any better by constantly going
over its musty pages? In justice to our
friends and to ourselves, we should for
get the past and live for the present and
the future. Regret is like the constant
moaning of the wind, it is mournful
and tiresome and it does not serve to
bring you new friends or hold the old
ones. Well, what are you going to do
about it if your whole past life is one
long season of regret? you ask. Bury
it, and bury it deep, my friend, never
to be resurrected in this world. Let
new song fill your heart, joyful and
hopeful, instead of the worn out dirge.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-05-31
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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-05-31

Since 1880 10000 British farm la
borers have been displaced by ua-
chinery. This machinery could be
made by $500 men in one year.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-05-31
BANK OF AMAN)R COUNTY
Incorporated November, 1895.
Capital Stock - $4,000

President Henry Eudey
Vice-PreSident s. G. Spagnoli
Secretary and Cashier Frederick Eudey
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Horny Eudey, S. G. Spagnoh, John Strohm,
Frederick Eudey and Alex Eudey of Jackson
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-05-31


The majority of the soldiers, both
waiting for transportation to the Philip
pines and to be mustered out, are only
mere boys in appearance. But few of
them look as though they had reached
the voting age, and none of those going
out on the transports realize for mo-
ment what they are going into. Pos
sibly it is just as well that they don't,
for if they took into account the looks
of the boys who are just returning from
the Philippines their courage might
fail them. Pale, sickly-looking boys,
and many of them cripples, who appear
daily on the street; but the latter might
have enthused some hero-worshippers
among the new recruits, for wounds to
them would be "glory scars" Those
who were not hero-worshippers, how
ever, would turn faint if they went into
the Preside hospitals and saw the liv-
but a short time ago were strong,
healthy boys. Then let them glance in
the direction of the hospital morgue."
There floats the stars and stripes mourn
fully at halfmast and within the build
ing lie hundreds of collins waiting to
be identified, and if no one claims them
in certain length of time they are
buried in the Preside cemetery, which
has had to be enlarged for the army of
the silent majority. These are the boys
who have come home to die in the hos
pitfalls, or else have been among the
many silent. passengers on the dead
transports. Soon the last narrow home
in the Preside cemetery will receive
them, taps" will sound and the story
of short life will be ended. The boys
march to the transports so buoyant, SO
happy, with never a foreboding or
shadow of doubt as to whether they
will come back all right. 1t is pitiful
sight to those who have seen the return
of so many companies since the begin
ming of the war. 1t is not so bad, how
ever, as it was at first, although it is
still bad enough.
All honor to Kansas, for it has passed
a new statute providing that no wife,
widow or child of soldier shall be sent
to the poorhouse, and it is made the
duty of the County Poor Commissioner
to supply the necessaries of life and a
house for any such who may be in need.
Every State in the nation should adopt
this law. 1t is a good and humane
one as well. 1t would relieve many a
heartache if this were only the case,
and make the soldier feel that his sacri-
flee had not been in vain.
1 saw queer looking character in
one of our country towns lately. He
travelled all over the country selling veg
etables from little wagon of which he
was the proud possessor. Everything
in its season." he was wont to say.
"All kinds of vegetables, from parsley,
peas and radishes, up to watermilyons,
potatoes, bananas and oranges. If it's
in the market you'll find it in my
wagon and at prices to suit the poor
and the rich. SEE those turnips. Just
as fresh as a daisy, and naturally turned
up of their own accord. See those pc.
tatoes, plain and sweet, both kinds.
See that caulit1ower-now amt she q
beauty? Any lady in the land ought
to be proud to get her. She's fair and
sweet as any flower in this REGION
and so on as he displayed each article
1t was Hobson's choice, and the house
wives had to patronize him and take
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-05-31
The Conee HE Wnnted.

Lady" said the beggar won't yer
gimme nickel to git some coffee"
The woman did so. and he started in
10 the neighboring saloon.
Here" she cried, you don't get cof-
fee in therer'
Lady" he replied. "dat's where yer
way off. Dey keeps it on de bar wild
de cloves an orange peel"
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1901-05-31
POLLY LARKIN

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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
As Geol as Elected.

Tie democrats have met. placed their
ticket in tho field. aud il democratic
sentiment is any indication. they arc
already onr'n. The distinguishing char
sctsrisiics Of tho democratic ticket is it's
weakness. With possibly one exception
there isn't stroag candidate in tho
entire aggregation. and II ths rspubli.
cans do not smother II With tho biggest
malositiss ever given Tor the rsPubiscsn
ticket in Otsso county they had beetsr
retire from the political hsld entirely.
Tue ticket has all the eaF.mssks of hav.
ing bssn placed IN tho 6sld exclusively
Tor -ssspPing purposss," vith the intsu.
t,ou Of sscsincing all the candidates to
Que end Of slsctiug tbs sheriff and county
oommissiooss. The slsctioa OF ehs
couniy oommissi0oee would give the
democrats cootrui Of The pairooaes sod
county affairs ssosmiiy, but u = pas
probable that any oue uho v Interested
in ths welfare os tbs county o. vho hss
desire 70 So county sflaiss conducted on
business principles vill b fooled By any
such political buncombs. The republi.
can candidates are Just - good -
elected right nov. but no effort vill be
spared TO make tho msiosities - large
aud ~ overwhelming - pnssible-La-
Juuta Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
Democratic County c.aveatisa.

The democratic county convention at
Rocky Ford last Saturday was an un.
eventfai gathering OF local politicians.
Tho various nominations vent through
with smoothnses except that Tor treas.
ursr. For that ofiice Il seemed hard to
find candidate. La Junta and Rocky
Ford both displayed tho utmost .cues.
osiiy. each want,n. tho other TO naino
tho candidate. Neither had amy amb..
ton to put forward man Tor certain
defeat. J. +. GanIcr was before tho
convvation for time. brt his name was
withdrawn. A rsccss Tor cancns.inI vas
neec~sary TO tiud nominee for this ofiicc.
this caucus resulting 10 tho selection OF
q. ID. Franklin. now night waichmAn NJ
La Junia.
Tho following Is the ticket nominated:
Treasurer. q. d. Franklin. Of La JuntA;
sheriff. II. W. Potter. Of La Junts; clerk.
G. n. Hall. Of Rocky Ford: supcrin.
teudsnt Of schools. Miss Mary Lyon. Of
La Junta: judge. A d. wallae~. of Rocky
Ford: assessor. James Traiuor. Jr.. Of
Ordway: coroner. DR.. Baum. OF Sugar
City: surveyor. T. Taylor, Of Fowler:
commissioner. X. n. Kirkpatrick. OF
La Juptn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
Sample. s,ill In the Lead.

A fsw years ago G. J. Samples, by
early planting OF cantnloupcs. hsd .
monopoly OF the market for tho tirst two
weeks, resulting 10 gross receipts Of o250
per scrc. Senator Swink getting one
third for rent. (Mr. Samples bought the
land that falD This scason Mr.. Samples
again proved that ''tlic early bird catches
tho worm" He planted March . and
sold tho crop from tho lst TO tho 10th OF
August. From one and three-fcurtha
received e3IS. His first 4s crates
shipped TO Denver nctted him ei32.
Why should not Rocky Ford soil COM
inand high prices when Il 10 capable OF
producing crops which sell for over e9OO
DER ncrc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
Rocky Ford In.tructs Oregon.


The Pacific slope Ia having tho benefit
Of Rocky Ford's successful sugar beet
culture. Portions Of Oregon have been
shown to be adapted to beet culture
md when q. II. Taylor was ut Portland
"a few months ago hc wrote some articles
for the telegram encouraging the start
ing OF beet sugar factories in that state.
A recent issue OF the Telegram contains
two column article from Mr.. Ia ylor
giving a very interesting description Of
tho struggles OF the Arkansas valley to
secure its first sugar beet factory. Hon.
G. W. Swink is most properly mentioned
as very important factor in the estab-
lishment OF the valleys factory. We
make tho following extract from Mr..
Taylor's article:
The finest sugar factory in the United
States in point of construction and equip
ment, and the largest but one, il located
here at Rocky Ford. Colo. It is the
fifth in the series offactories built by the
Oxnards, and is suppose to combine all
the points OF advantage suggested by
the experimental deficiencies OF the other
four. 1t cost S1.GO0,000 and is capable
OF consuming 1000 tons Of beets per day.
1t first began operation the 11th of last
October, and some days before Christ
mas it had swallowed up all the crop OF
beets grown by the farmers up and down
the length of the valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
With fund of s17,ooo,Ooo already pro.

With fund Of s17, 100000 already pro-
vided, and good prospects for several
millions more, st. Louis should be able
to entertain the people Of the world with
an exposition that will rival or surpass
anything ever attempted in this line.
She has the experience of Chicago, Paris
and Buffalo to profit by, and the country
and the world in general have made vast
strides in progress since 1893. Chicago
had s22,0o0.0O0 provided, and with that
gave show that as yet holds the worlds
record. With the people OF the world in
general more ready to spend money than
ever before, st. Louis should be able to
add few Of the brightest pages to our
history that have yet been written, and
there is little danger that she will fail to
provide something that will be a glory to
the Chicago Drovers' journal.
We this week publish portions of the
school law relating to enforced attend
ance on the public schools. This is
timely reading. The law is good one
and should be enforced.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
Rocker Opera House.

Among the late bookings for
this house are Thomas jefferson
in Grip Van Winkle," and Murray
and Macks in "Finnegan's Bal" "
Manager Wilson says the best IS
none too good for Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

1t is certainly pleasure for the ES-
rERrRisE to heartily support the entire
republican tirkst from 4 to u in tho
coming county election, The action Of
the Rspahlican convention was ons OF
wisdom aud tho nominees are in fact tue
result OF tho wishes Of tho business low
ing and progressive people of otsFo
county. II u = noted fact That OterO
county during tbs last four yssrs bias
bssu bissssd With Que Of the most com.
petsnt. Trustworthy. courteous aud ecu
nomieal sst Of oflieiais in tho state. aud
thst during that time no county in the
state hAs prosrsassd - has otsso
county. While ve do not pFessud 10 say
that ths voudssfnl progress and pros
pssity q our county u due to il county
odsoials. 20 do say tbst the high stapd.
ing and the progressive spirit of our
fAFmees. mechanics aud business men
ssusssily. coupled with . set Of trust
worthy. coustsous and ecouomioal county
officials. all working together In hss.
mony. In oos of tbs most beautiful and
progressive valleys in the state. and
undse tho most progressive government
on the earth. arc The real causes OF our
wonderful progress and prosperity. which
20 nov enjoy TO tho fullest extent. Tho
question then naturally comss before US.
Why should NO have . change Of our
county government at this time? IL
ih~fs ono Of our present county officials
who has performed ono net Of dishonesty!
Il there Quo Of our county officials Who
has performed ono act Of extravagance?
Al to h-inS eoartsous. Il il a noted TACT
that no man during tho last four years
has received nn unkind word in amy way
or discourteous treatment. II therefore
comes before us as n business pfoposi.
tioa. Our present county officials con.
slider themselves ~ servants Of tho peo-
pie. working for 90 much wages. Any
farmer OF business man Who has had =
faithful servant foe = number of years
never discharges him on sccount OF tho
time he hss labossi for him. but rather.
~ his efficiency. honesty. integrity and
faithfulnsss becomes apparent, he strivcs
to retain him - long ~ tho eomnend.
atory circumstances aud conditions exist.
A 10 Who wants the change. u 10 hard 10
answer mp to the present time. and ap-
psrsntly on the democratic side. tho con.
vsatioa sssms.l 10 b composed mostly
OF politicians. the business men and
farmers being very little Consulted - to
Who should compose the ticket. The
only reason 20 can SO that might cause
tho defeat Of the republican ticket. 10
over confidence Of tho people. This
should not be 90. We realize that every
one Is busy. al having more work ap-
parrnsly than they can do, but every ono
should take time enough to SEQ that his
name is registered and that he votes tho
straight republican ticket. and take no
chances that might disturb our present
happy and prosperous condition.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

See us before buying a Buggy
Surry. Harness or Wagon.
l5-u Rocky Ford Trading Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

See us before selling your All
alta Seed.
15-tf Rocky Ford Trading Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

Wanted, a number of contracts
for the delivery of beets to the
factory. Have several heavy
teams and wagons. Will take
part of pay in hay.
lift. FRANK ARBUcKLE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

Apples For Sale. Call on G. A.
Jones, forty rods south of Wash
ington School building.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

Prompt action should 10 takcu by the
city authorities and by each individual
citizen OF Fort Collins to prevent, il pos
siblc. recurrance OF last falls distress.
ing visitation Of typhoid fever. The
streets and alleys Of the city should be
cleaned up, all the manure piles and de-
caying vegetation should he removed nnd
private premises placed in tho best pos.
siblc sanitary condition. A number Of
the alleys nre in n deplorably filthy con-
dition and no time should be lost in
cleaning them up. Let il bo done at
once. ifprivnte parties, responsible for
the unsanitnry condition Of the alleys,
neglect or refuse to remove their manure
piles and accumulations OF filth, which
are now emitting unhealthful odors and
endangering the health OF citizens. il is
the duty Of the city authorities to bring
them up with round turn. Weeds
should be cut, raked of aud burned and
all decaying vegetable matter on or
about the streets or on private premises,
should be gathered up and removed be-
yond the danger line or destroyed. Gel
lars should be cleaned and thoroughly
dried, and cesspools and closet vaults
emptied of their contents and deodorized
and disinfected. Do not neglect these
paramount duties. Disease turks wher-
ever unsanitary conditions prevail. No
one living in the midst of n mess OF rot
tenness can expect to escape contagion.
Do not eat unpeeled fruit or raw vegeta-
bles, or drink water direct from the hy-
drant. Boil or distill the water required
for drinking purposes. Above all things
look well to the physical condition OF
every member OF the family and at the
first indication OF serious indisposition
among the children, call physician -
Fort Co llins Courier.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

1t will save you money to visit
the Mill-End Sale at Ramsay &
Byars' beginning Saturday, Octo-
Der 5th.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

The Denver News few days since
published striking cartoon which has a
local interest. The picture shows a
sugar beet cultivatipg dollars out of the
soil for the farmer, in field labeled
Prosperity Patch. Near by is the sugar
trust. represented by plug. hated capi-
talist wearing the disguise OF robber
who says OF the sugar beet: "That
party begins to make me nervous. l
guess it is up to me to either kidnap or
kill him." The cartoon forcibly pre-
sents the position of the sugar trust. 1t
is seeking to form some alliance with the
beet sugar makers with view OF having
ome cinch which will result in closing
he beet sugar factories. Failing in this
II effort is being made to cripple the
'eet sugar industry by forcing prices
lown to an Improbable figure. In the
lext congress strong efforts will doubt.
less be made to injure the important and
rapidly growing manufacture OF beet
sugar, and friends and representatives Of
the growers must be alert to prevent
damage to one of the greatest agricul-
tural interests Of the nation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

Remember you are always well
come at The Bee Hive Grocery
either as a customer or visitor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

Notioe.
On August 20. 1901 the follow.
ing prices will 60 into effect oh
Canon City lump Coal: 800 lbs.
81. 90. Over $40 lbs to 1000 lbs.
80 cents per hundred. Over 1000
lbs, s5.7 per ton.
JACKSON & LAWSON.
GEO. DARING.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

Beet Hnulcrs wanted. Call on
A. T. Tewes ~ miles south OF
town. Will pay cash or hay. 1itf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

DIR. Arnold treats female dis
eases Ostcopathicnlly. Office in
new Hagen building.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

For Sale, Two Full Blooded
Jersey Heifers. Yearlings.
SAM HULsE.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

The Bee Hive grocery stock is
clean and fresh. Call and see for
Yourself.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

FoR SALI.-Fifty acres oil the
south end OF my farm half mile
south OF Washington school. Will
sell in parcels to suit.
lS-222p JoHN l.. TURNER.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

II you want the best treatment
II you want the best lumber
II you want the lowest prices
Try us. You will not be disap.
pointed. We have the Quality
and Prices.
Gibson Lumber Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

If you wish to make trade of any
kind, advertise in the Enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

For Sale-First class Alfalfa
hay. Inquire at this Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
No Cure, No Pay.

Use German Microbe Killer
and if any of the family come
down with disease of any kind
your money will be refunded.
Opera House Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

II you want the choicest and
best OF meats 60 10 L. II. Gerb-
ing's where you will slways find
prime fresh meats OF all kinds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
Timely Announcement.

Timely Announcement.
Just now one OF the great de-
mands in Rocky Ford is for
School Books and Supplies gen.
orally. As in the past DR.. kear-
by's Drug Store is headquarters
for everything in this line. Par
ents will there find all the various
Books and other Supplies which
their children will need.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

We are in the market for choice
Alfalfa Hay at all times.
l5-tf Rocky Ford Trading Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

You get the best il you buy from
Gibson Lumber Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

The celebrated Recess School
shoe at L. w. Miche's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

See us before selling your Alf-
alta Seed.
l5.tf Rocky Ford Trading Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

The Enterprise office has special
facilities for Printing, Perforating,
Numbering and Binding Orders, Time
Checks Receipts, Warrants, etc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

J. A. Lawson. Physician &
Surgeon. Maxwell Block. Resi-
dcnce two blocks east Of Washing
ton School. Telephones: Office.
GA Black. Residence. 02-2
White.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

The state board Of assessors met in
Denver Wednesday. The meeting was
called for the purpose OF finishing the
railroad assessment aud the completion
OF all work pertaining thereto. The
principal work is that OF adding the rail.
road assessment to the other assessment
and arranging the total. 1t will proba-
bly, take several days to complete the job.
The action is founded ON the supposition
that ethe supreme court will sustain 1t
and that the ruling Of Judge Dixon of
the Pueblo discrict court can be ignored.
1t is evident that in addition to all the
political tangles there is likely to be n
tangle Of the courts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

Justice of the Peace Blanks at the
Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04

Our melon growers have had very
satisfactory season, although the later
shipments brought prices which greatly
cut down the nigh averages promised by
the earlier sales. Had the figures of the
first few weeks been maintained through
out the season every melon grower
would now be building a big red barn,
wearing diamonds and plug hat. But
the low prices Of the last shipments took
away all thought OF these luxuries.
Nevertheless paying prices were re.
ceived and the growers will be on hand
with the usual acreage next year.