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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

II promise to carry the papers for SC
much a week and to keep up the regu
lar list of subscribers, but the agree.
ment leaves it open for you or me to
dissolve the contract without naming
any time"
1t was true, for Rankin in drawing
up the paper had in his own mind re-
served the right to secure the services
Of another carrier if at any time be
could get one at cheaper rate.
Anyway. you are under moral obi
cations to keep your PROMISE" said
Rankin, using an argument he never
would have thought of with another
student.
I'm not under any moral obligations
to continue lying"
"Who's done any lying. I'd like to
know?" exclaimed Rankin savagely.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

had already been chosen, but Edward
began to play with the second eleven,
and after two weeks hard work the
captain of the college team one day
noticed some specially good play on his
part and complimented him on it.
'Say, did you hear what Reynolds
said about your play at the club to-
nlght?" asked Willis on the evening of
that same day as the boys were going
up to their rooms.
NO." said Edward, much pleased.
"Well, he said if you kept up that
kind of form you would be good sub
stitute for the Thanksgiving day game
in case Wallace was dropped"
This story will be continued in the
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of the door and waited there second
Then he slowly walked across the hall
and knocked at Rankin's door.
When Rankin opened the door and
saw Edward. he looked little surpris-
ed, but invited him in politely enough
and asked him what he wanted.
Edward remained standing by the
table during the interview and never
changed his position. Rankin walked
up and down the room and grew more
excited every minute.
"Tve come in to say that must give
up the route" said Edward, coming at
once to the point.
"Give up the route!'
Yes; l can't make myself believe
that the business is right for me, and
must give it up"
But, see here" Rankin spoke rough
~, and the coarseness in him began to
show through the veneer of his out
ward politeness. There are two par
ties to a contract. What if l say that
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1901-04-02

his reckless manner In short descrip-
ton of him. But the minute he spoke
of his mother he became gentle, and
his manner was more nearly like that
which had surprised Edward at the be-
ginning. :.
It was very late when they went to
bed, and after the lights were out and
it had been very quiet for a minute
Willis called from his bedroom:
II forgot to black my other shoe."
And then he added in a serious tone,
II wish had no sins Of omission any
blacker than that to lay up against my.
self"
In the morning there was not a trace
OF his seriousness apparent, only in the
days that Immediately followed he evi.
IDENTIFY had an added respect for his
roommate, and the meeting ground for
them both was understood by both to
be easier and more human. 1t would
not be SO difficult as It had been for
them to understand each other.
The next few days were test of Ed.
s.ssA - A1AS@0S p pOARO0S5s AAO" ScSCIc
the test was not even he himself knew
until long afterward. He told Freeda
what he had done and had a momen
tary delight in the effect of the news
on her. But it was followed by an un.
easiness that could not hide the suspi
cion that Freeda was planning to 5leay,
the ladies' hall in order to lessen he,
'
however, that all this did not begin /,
equal the freedom he at once enjoyee
in the daily knowledge that he was gu,
from under the burden Of that con
scious daily lie. The real relief that b,
felt was thousand times compensa
ton for all the added burdens Of thu
question IS bis college expenses which
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Shop. and Machinery Warehouse Of 4. }. Ekander.

and you never can get another .s.z+ {,
''I'm sorry about the whole matter.
replied Edward slowly Your trouble.
q in It is caused by the deceit thatsiies 1T
the bottom of the whole business.
don't know that ! am responsible for.
that. The only thing regret. is my
connection with it at all. I'm willing.
to hand back the money on the weeks
work 81 { .s.s
he laid the money on the table, and.
Rankin c0ntemp tuously struck It on
on to the door. Edward stood as still
~ before. &
: you can pick up your money; !
don't Mapt T :
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gave 1t, was determined by that last
consideration. The accommodation to
Rankin simply meant transferring the
same course of deceit to some one else. .
'.No; ! won't carry the paper another
day." he said doggedly. " -..s.
Then you can 60 to the devilv' said
Rankin, with a burst Of profanity.
I've been to him already" replied
Edward, with CLEAN Of excitement,
the first he had shown, '.and ! don't In.
tend to repeat the visit. !" =
3 He went out without waiting to hear
Rankin's reply, and after pausing just
= moment IN the hallway he entered
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I will not 60 back on my contracts
What then"
1T makes no difference. I can't car.
~ the paper any more"
"But you've made a contract with
me to carry the papers, and you arc
legally bound by your written word
! can hold you to it"
Edward was silent minute. He die
not know enough about the law in the
case to know whether Rankin was tell.
ing the truth or not. At last he sale
slowly:
"Will you let me see the contract"
Rankin hesitated, but he knew that
Blake had copy In his own room. He
opened q drawer in his desk and threw
the paper on the table. s:.=
There's no time mentioned here,'
eaid Edward. reading the clause aloud
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
An lmnortant Matter.

We ask that every subscriber on read
ing this paragraph will at once examine
the little yellow label containing the ad-
dress. If you have had proper credits
land we have had no complaints which
have not had attention) the date there
biven shows the time to which yon have
paid. II you will note the date and COM
nnte the amount due, Gncluding the cur.
rent year il you are much behind,l and
tbel, call and make payment or remit per
mail tho Enterprise Office will be duly
grateful. The subscriptions which are
in arrears should be paid and some IN
advance to make the business average
fairly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
Enterprise New Year Special.

Did you read about Il In last weeks
paper? Whether you did or not this is
to emphasize aud further inform you.
Such comprehensive writc-ap and
finely illustrated edition OF Rocky Ford
and her interests has never been com.
piled aud publ1hci.
Tho work is being vigorously pushed
nnd everybody says 1t Is a splendid good
thing and are enthusiastic over its mis-.
sion, scope and completeness.
The history aud development OF tho
city und valley, tho climate. soil, prod.
ucis. profits, orchards, gardening. dairy
ing, cattle, sheep and bce industry, tag.
alton. finances and schools. opportunities
for all, representative firms and promi.
nent citizens Of Rocky Ford, besides
many fine residences and buildings will
embellish its pages.
To accomplish this task requires n
great amount Of labor and expense, but
Il will show our enterprise and bo in
keeping with tho city's intcrcsts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
Special Sale on Furniture,
Queensware, Carpets and
all Stoves before moving to
X. p. Block. w. F. STARK.
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
SPECIAL MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that
there will be special meeting of
the stock holders of The Valley
Hotel Company, at the office OF
the Secretary, in Rocky Ford,
Otero County, Colorado, at ten
o'clock A. M. Saturday, November
tho 80, A. d. 1901, for the pur-
pose of considering the question
of leasing the property of the
Company, and also to consider the
matter of the adjustment of out
standing claims and liabilities OF
the Company. including full settle
ment of building contract, and
such other business as may prop
erly come before said meeting.
By order of board of Directors,
1. d. Hale, President.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
ROCKY FORD. COLORADO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER %, 1901.
The BRISTOL
OPERA HOUSE.
Mrs. Harriet BristsI's Csrser 10 *
Oraaneated With 4 SpleadN
$76.eeo Opera nssse.

This morning tho conisac. was closed
for the erection Of Tine opera house on
Mrs. Bsistoi's eligible sorns.. Tue
building will bs 5oxi65 feet. with i~o
stores. each 2ix51 feet. and tho opera
honss proper on the Grsi iioaF. Tho s-e.
ond story will contain nins offices. III.
tleatsr will have a s-atin. capacity of
40. Ihs stage will have tho c.mmo-
dions dimensions of 5OK50 feet An in.
elipsd floor will lead fNom the Sxiuk ave
nuo entrance To tho opera bons". The
entrance to tho Offices will also 10 on
Saink avenue. the siors soons fronting
on Mnin street. All Of tho appointments
will bc equal 10 ti,oss al tho b-ss city OPP
efa houses. All PORTIONS will 10 heated
by steam and electrically lighted. Water
closets and wash rooms will 10 anon.
tho cnny-ni.hc-s.
Frank l.. Mcclure of Chicago has the
eontras' for erecting tbs building aud hc
has also leased th. opefa house portion
Tor hys years. lis has cuatrol II tbs
Silver Circuit. which insurcs all tho nj.
traction. which tour Colorado. itoc T..
Blake, nj prc,eut manager of tho La
Jnnia opera hous~. will bo tho manages
OF th. Bristol opera hons-.
This structure will bc tho most impos,
ing IN tho city aud ono of which ever,
citizen may veil DO proud. Work hE,
already bccn commcnc-d aud will bs
pushed to M carly completion ns possible
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
Hon. G. ". SVink interviewed
By a Chieltain Reporter

Senator u. ". Swink Of Rocky Ford
was in Pueblo yesterday aud returned
last evening. iic stated lhat tho sugar
bcct factory nj Rocky Ford has bcen
turning out morn sugar this fall than
ever before mud. but for tho fcw days
when tho strike caused some delay,
moro sugar has been handled aud
shipped. A fsw days ago tho record ol
the factory was broken when LOO bags
of sugar wcro turned out IN ]? hours,
About 10 tons of bccis day nrv bc-
nrsis before th. American Bsct Sugar
company at Rocky Ford 10 ke-p tho fnc'
tory in constant operation all WINTER
Pueblo Ch,eftain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
ROCKY FORD
CANTALOUPE.
Its Wide Shipping Range
From Florida to Brit.
iSh Columbia.

During tho past melon season W. W.
Cowan OF tho Wells Fargo Express, Col.
orndo Springs. sent two crates Of canta.
loupes to F. II. Osborne, Jacksonville
Florida. Here is the report he got from
the shipment:
"The melons arrived here In splendid
condition md my friends who pnrtici.
pnted IN tho "Meion Fenst" thoroughly
enjoyed the trent and said they had the
best ilnvor Of amy melons they had eaten
for several years. Contents OF these
crates show exactly what can be done. 80
in case you have nny inquiries you eau
simply tell onr patrons or friends that
the Rocky Ford melon will bear trans
portation o. K"
James Butterfeld, Wells Fargo agent
here. has received letter from Jules La
Barthe OF the ID. & II. g. Express, Den.
yer. from which we make the following
extract showing the carrying qualities OF
the Rocky Ford cantaloupe:
"As Supt. Young advised you,
wished the cantaloupes to ship to my
son in British Columbia, and have just
heard from him. Melons were just sew
en- days on the road from Rocky Ford
Ten OF them were firm aud hard and bal
ance had just begun to turn. None were
too soft TO be good and every one Of then
was eaten clear to the rind. They were
revelation to the people Of that country
and Rocky Ford will not soon be forgot.
ten by those who were fortunate enough
to get taste"
The above facts prove that the Rock,
Ford cantaloupe has practically the
whole United States for its market and
TINT growers only need to raise perfect
fruit, pack and ship right and divide NJ
the great territory to have regular gold
nine OF profit in this remarkable special
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
Real Estate Sales.

Fenlason & Cretcl,cr n few days since
sold G. G.. Ament's Main street lot to +.
II. Merk for s2,G50. This property ia
now occupied by G. NJ. Halls office and
Hickox's barber shop. In acquiring this
lot Mr.. Merk increases his Main street
frontage to 70 feet, giving him very fine
property.
Fenlason & Cretcher also sold Park
addition property Of their own to X. O.
Maltby for $500.
Steele, Beall & Wolfe have sold the
Lee Bird property to Il. 8. st. John for
s3 200. Also three OF Mrs. w. II. Dyes
South Main street lots to Mrs. Mary
Flint.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
EpWorth League Social and Suppel

The Epworth Leaguers and their
friends filled Odd Fellow hall Monday
evening to listen to literary and musical
program md eat the always popular and
delicious oyster.
The program included recitntions by
Misses Price, Melissa Miller and Mamie
Watson: n G,,artette by Ethel Wright,
Melissa Miller Messrs. Conner and Full.
mer; ladies' quartette by Misses Gilmore,
Gooch, Brownlee and West. These
with dialogues and pantomimes made a
very ENJOYABLE evening. After the close
of the program the oysters were served
to all who had cultivated n taste for this
luxury
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
LAND! LAND!

We are especially prepared for this
Fall and Winter to sell land at right
prices. We have good list of individ-
ual properties, listed cheap. We also
have the exclusive agency of the entire
lands owned by the Potter Bros. besides
the Potter Estate. Also the lands owned
by the Columbia Land and Cattle Conf
pany at Swink.
We have several choice 40 and SO acre
tracts, under Catlin Canal, with full wat
er right, ranging in prices from S5 to SIS
per acre. We can certainly please you:
All we ask is the chance. Also good
line of city properties for sale.
See us for farm and city Loans, 1nsur-
ance and Collections.
FENLASON & CRETCHER,
Rocky Ford, Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
1892 BaeS of Sugar in "a Hours.

This was the output OF our sugar fac
tory one day this week. The preceding
"a hours produced $3.50 bags OF sugar.
Each bag contained 100 pounds. This
is almost equal to raining sugar.
The factory continues to slice about
| 900 tons of sugar daily, the work pro-
ceedipp without interruption.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

International Live Stock Ass n,
changed Nov. 80 Dec. Z; rate
s3l.50, one lowest regular first
class fare, plus 50. Sell Dec u
3 inclusive, final return limit Dec
s. Continuous passage in each al'
rection.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
Notice.

Having been appointed a, admin
lstratrix of the estate Of Charles
W. Phillips, deceased, all parties
owing said estate are requested to
call at orce upon me at my resi-
dence, corner Sth street and Maple
avenue, and promptly settle the
claims. Emma Phillips,
Administrators.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Cloaks and Capes, fine, large
stock of latest styles, just arriving
at Phenicie's. The ladies' will be
interested in examining these
goods.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Phenicie is daily expecting the
arrival of n large invoice of Cloaks,
Capes and seasonable Dress Goods
of the latest weaves.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Brother Alexander, being the lowest
bidder for the delinquent tax list. will
publish the same in the Tribune OF this
week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

". IT, Wheeler, the successor OF case,
beer & CO.. carries stock OF shoes ana
mems working clothing and furnishing
goods, to which he expects to make con-
silernhle additions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

A football game is nnnounced for
Thanksgiving Day at the fair GROUNDS,
,he Fowler boys playing against the
Rocky Ford high school team.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Orr, the Photographer, gives
notice that he will meet all COM
petition and go 10 per cent better.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

See us before selling your ALE
alta Seed.
15-tf Rocky Ford Trading Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Wanted, 2 doz. White Wyan-
dotte Pullets. Address FL. j.
Woodbury..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Now as in the past Gerbing's
Meat Market is headquarters for
everything in the Meat line. 23tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22
Free Musical Entertainment

By the Woodmen OF the World and wom'
en- of Woodcratt. Friday evening" NOV.
90. Mt Il. or p. hall. Speeches by Head
Consul Faulkenburg and liehd Man"Ee.
ciaI dance will follow. Full orchestr,aa.
Everybody invited. BY order Of commit
tpn
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

This week the railway swi'cni,li,t:m
strike is respousibn for our late pnG;,,;ic", p;,;erv
ton, aud this half sheet Our anxl''",y ",
sheets for this weeks Enterprise nre
hung up somewhere between Denver
and Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Boarders wanted at first house
south of Fl. f. Hagen's. 2Otf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Wanted, at once, four men to
board and room mt 511 n. 10th st.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

L. E. Colby's chile.con. .carne parlor
not only furnishes most .apPetizing
dish. but one which greatly aids dysPep-
tics in conquering their stomach troubles.
Mr. Colby don't touch on this particular
merit of his goods unless the subject ls
broached and then he can prounce cnn,
vincing examples OF the SANITARY T,n y,iGe 10
such quantities as to tax the capacity Vi
hic Kitchen,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-22

Those Of our citizens who did not at
tend Prof. Stonfer's lectures missed more
than they know OF. That more did not
hear the professor was due to the public
being imposed on by pretenders. Prof.
Stoufer presents thus science in n man
ner to impress it's merits most emphatic
nlly. His two lectures were OF the high
est grade and should he come again we
think lie could be assured houses in pro-
norton to his eminent merits as hypno-
tist. Prof. Stouffer will soon issue
course Of study in Psychology and Sng.,
restiye Therapeutics which will be OF
1nnch value to all interested in this
science. Rocky Ford citizens would lind
Il instructive aud profitable to form
club for this study.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-08

ISM III you do not, you are poor
specimen of that class of people who
are striving to elevate and help their
fellow-man.
Who Are the Christians?
Homer D. Call in the official journal
of the Meat Cutters and Butcher work
men, says:
Webster defines the term Christian
as one who believes in the truth of the
Christian religion and follows the ex-
ample and obeys the precepts of
Christ. And in considering this ques-
ton it is well to investigate the posi-
ton of the pastors of today, and com
pare them with their Master, the Saw
Jour of Mankind, whom they claim to
emulate.
| Some 1900 years ago, as near as can
| be learned by history, there existed
about the same conditions of affairs
as at the present time. The old Rom
an dynasty had become supreme, the
emperor with his subordinates, back
ed up by their cohorts and legiondar-
les, had his foot upon the necks of the
people and they were simply slaves.
Inc nobility rolled in wealth while the
| common people starved. Then came
the awakening. Jesus of Nazareth ap-
peared, born in manger. from the
humber walks of life, spending his
boyhood among the lowly. Finally ar
irving at the appointed period of life,
he becomes the preacher and teacher
and teacher of men. And where does
history tell us he was found doing his
work? Not in the palaces of the king
4 in, hOn 0f in 1,n
swell society of that time, not holding
conventions, condemning certain so
cieties without investigation, not send
ing out disciples to build palatial
churches, not bowling down and wor-
shipping Mammon; but from the hour
of his birth when the angels sang,
Peace on earth, good will to men,
until his last sad cry upon the cross
of Father. forgive them; they know
not what they do" was spent in work
tending to elevate and improve the
conditions of the common people. His
associations were with the poor and
lowly We find him closely associat
ed with the carpenter, the shepherd
and the fishermen, but never with tho
prince or the potentate only to chide
but today after 1900 years have pass
ed we find these so-called Christian
ministers, with but few exceptions
claiming to be followers of this same
Christ preaching from their palatia
pulpits to their congregations of mil
| lionaires sitting in their gilded pews
at salaries ranging from two to ter
thousand dollars a year and never {
word falls from their lips to offend tbe
most faStidiOuS of their hearers while
within the sound of their church bells
almost within the shadow of theil
church spires, human beings are starv
ing and lives are being sacrificed u
the greed of corporate wealth and nev
er word or protest and still they asl
us to believe they are Christians, fol
lowers of the meek and lowly jesus
and doing his will.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-08
HERRoN's IDEAS ARE ADOPTED.
Public Ownership of Corporations Is
Advocated by Socialist Convention.

advocated by SOCIALIST convention.
indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 1.-After the
election yesterday of Max Hays, of
Cleveland, o., as chairman for the day,
the national socialist convention voted
on the question whether Immediate
demands" should be eliminated from
the platform, reported yesterday af-
ternoon The vote resulted in a deci-
sion to keep the words in the plat
form. The substitute offered by Pro
fessor Heron then came up. On vote
it was admitted as part of the plat
form Professor Herron's substitute
is in part as follows:
81. The public ownership of all
means of transportation and commun.
ication and all other public utilities
as well as of all industries controlled
by monopolies, trusts, and combines
No part of the revenue of such indus
tries to be applied to the reduction OF
taxes on property of the capitalist
class, but to be applied wholly to the
increase of wages and shortening oil
the hours Of labor of the employees, tc
the improvement of the service, and di
minishing the rates to the consumers
SO. The progressive reduction o.
the. hours of labor, the increase o.
wages in order to decrease the share
of the capitalist and increase the share
of the workingman in the product O.
labor
SO. State or national insurance O
working people in case of accidents
lack of employment, sickness, ant
want in old age; the funds to be col
lected from the revenue of the capital
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-08
APPOINT COMMITTEES.
Labor Day in ottumwa Promises to Be
Success.

[From Wednesdays Daiy.]
The Trades and Labor assembly met
in special session last evening at Lab
OF hall to make arrangements for the
Labor Day celebration which will be
held September 2. From. the spirit OF
the delegates present it is probable
the largest labor celebration in the
history of Ottumwa will be held. Com
mittees We're appointed to perfect ar
engagements, to procure grounds, and
look after the transportation facilities
for the visitors. Merchants will be
asked to enter the parade with floats
representing their business, and it is
anticipated that they will act in har-
mony with the committee in making
it grand celebration. The following
committees were appointed to perfect
arrangements for the celebration:
Committee on Ways and Means
Charles Gustaveson, E. B. Jones and
]. F. Byrne.
Committee on Arrangements. P
Baer, M. Toland, H. |. McCarroll and
Sam P Hobbs.
Committee on Grounds-John OFT
VIM. Powell. and ]. H. Hale.
Committee on Amusements-J. +
Byrne, c. A. Gillen, George Pickett
and Vim. Sesiger.
The chairman of the several com
mittees will form themselves into al
executive committee to carry on tho
celebration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-08
$500 to Buffalo and Return

via the Nickle Plate road from Chica-
go, for the Pan-American exposition.
Tickets on sale daily, good leaving
Buffalo up to midnight of tenth day
from and including date of sale. Also
tickets on sale daily. Chicago to Buff
talo and return at $1,000 for round
trip, with Is day limit, including date
of sale. $21.00, Chicago to Buffalo
and return good for 80 days.
Tickets, Chicago to New York and
return at special reduced rates. Write
John Y. Callahan Agent, Ill Adams
street, Chicago, for full particulars
and folder showing time of trains, etc.