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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

Phenicie's big cloak sale
is. attracting many ladies',
who are greatly pleased
with the styles and prices.
Call and see the stock soon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Fashionable Furs.

Encouraged by the great sue
re~s weshave had since our open
ing We have ordered full line
of Fars embracing all kinds Of
Mutfs. Scarfs. Boas and Fur
Jackets. Kindly examine them
before your purchase.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Draperies.

Draperies.
a home comfortably furnished
does not require n large money
expenditure. 1t may mean new
Shades. Drnpcrics. Lnce Cur.
tains. Po,irrs. but We make it
for you TO purchase all
y.hcsc ut u moderate price. all We
nsk is can you take n look at
them? .rt.--I
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Blankets, Comforts.

Wchaven full line of NIL sizes in
cotton. half nna all wool Blank
cts and Comforts We have Just re-
ceived and ARE opened for Your in
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

In smother column will bs found let
ter from Rev. Kenneth Money Of La
Junts, correcting some wholly unfound.
ed political rumors with which his name
was connected. The desperate chances
OF the democracy cause the managers to
resort to desperate remedies TO retrieve
tho fortunes Of forlosn hope.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
, To Farmers

Who are bnilding Beet Silos, or
stables. or repairing sheds, We
want 10 say we have stock mot
large ).of rough lumber. which we
nre selling very fast at LOW
PRICE. -. @ sr ia.r
You will have to hurry.
2l-22 Mcpherson Lumber Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

On aud after this date we shall
sell goods for cash only. This
will make n large reduction in our
expenses and enable. us to sell
goods much cheaper than hereto
fore. Come and see.
9''i Smythe-Ritter Mer. Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Long Jackets and listers

We invite yon to examine our
latest attractive garments. They
deserve your attention and the
prices We ask for them will bc
rich surprise to you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

One OF the most important Offices to
be filed at the county election is that Of
county commissioner. The commission
er should be man Of sound business
judgment, one who will not act hastily in
county affairs, to 'he detriment OF the
county. He should be man who will
not allow politics to interfere with the
business Of the Office. He should be a
gentleman and he should be scrupulous.
ly honest. All OF these qualities has A.
@. Draper. No man in Otero county is
better qualified than hc to gil this i'm.
portant Office. He has made success
OF his own affairs, and the county affairs
will be safe IN his hands. With him in
that position the interests Of every tax.
payer will be carefully looked after.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

There is no question
about it. Phenicie is surely
making prices on under
wear which cannot be dupli-
Gated at any other store in
Rocky Ford. Call and see
and be convinced.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

L. w. Keil yet has his watch re-
pair shop in DIR. Kearby's drug
store but will remove MS soon rs
n suitable location can be secured.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Wonen's Neckwear.

just q trife better selection
and at lower prices than else.
where. Ties, Scarfs, in Silk and
Lace stocks. Collars and fancy
Neckties OF all kinds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Men who desire Clothing
and Furnishing Goods

Made in style and who don't
care to pay large prices, will
find it to their interest to come
here. Our line Of Ties are :ex.
quisite, onr Underwear complete
land We are satisfied We can
please the most fastidious.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

The sugar trust is working hard to Sc.
cure the abolishment Of the duty upon
sugar which it imports from Cuba. The
Enterprise is this week in receipt Of a
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

Carpet Sale.
We are in a position to offer
you advantages. First, our
stock is entirely new. conse.
quently newest patterns and col.
orings. Secondly. our assort.
ment is larger. Thirdly, our
prices are much lower than the
regular prices.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

The Rocky Ford Trading Co.
is just in receipt Of a carload Of
Studebaker Wagons. II in need
Of q wagon. buy one Of these.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

Coroner Green has 30 managed his
Office that the county has been put to no
needless expense. He has done his duty
promptly and well and deserves re-elec-
tion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Beautiful Millinery.

A magnificent display OF new
aud stylish Hats just received
today; an assortment large
enough in their range to EN-.
brace every possible requirement
and our prices are lower than
you have ever seen for faultless
headwear.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

One OF ID. v. Bprrell's sugar beet acre
this year turned off Sl47 worth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Harness, Buggies and

We take pleasure in. referring
to this line because we know it
;canno, he cxccllc,l. We make
my kind of harness desired nt
prices that defy kcencst compc.
tition.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

In . recent issns 20 spoke OF the
serious dissatisfaction In democratic
ranks regarding the nomination for sher.
IN. Tho number Of leading democrats
who will support Barr. the republican
nominee, is large aud steadily growing.
Both Barr and Potter have scrved two
tcrms ns sheriff. tins giving tho people =
good chance to compare them and the
comparison Is such that Potter e losing
not only the votes OF leading democrats
the best element ot the par,y-but is
having TO make his canvass with their
active opposition. The saloon support
which he has solid cannot overcome the
loss OF scoscs OF prominent democrats.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01
Newest Fall Silks.

We just received a full line Of
latest novelties for Dresses and
Waists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-11-01

Bccrbohm don't really need any
"whooping mp" to cnablei him to retain
tho trcasurership by handsome MAJOR.
ity. but good word for his pas, admin
is.ration is in order. He has been
model treasurer. His system Of book
keeping has been admirable and he has
been ready every day for mn investigation
His books We're fully balanced every
night. The correct balance was not only
shown on paper but the money has al.
ways been in sight. We doubt il the
state can produce county treasurer who
has given more careful attention to the
business, nor one who can show better
record in every way than Mr.. Beerbohm.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
Wild RACE WITH
RUNAWAY TRAIN.
Paw Car Was in It's Path as 1t
Came Tearing Down a Noun
tain Side.

Bfnghamton, N Y..Oct. 2S.-Tearing down
the mountain at the rate of seventy miles
an hour, q runaway freight train pursued
and rearly overlook train load of pas
sengers from New York and Boston on the
way TO the Pan-American Exhibition and
the pay car on the Delaware and Hudson
Railroad. The exciting chase ended in the
wrecking of the runaway train as II entered
the yards here
Shortly after $50 o'clock a m. the mes
sage was flashed over the wires of the
Delaware and Hudson: Clear track; train
of stone broke loose here" The message
came from the Tunnel, a station at one
of the highest points on the steep grade Of
the road. and which lately has been the
was a general one, and reached every office
between this city and the Tunnel.
AT the time the pay car of the Delaware
and Hudson and the passenger train were
between the Tunnel and this city. and every
effort was made to flag them 1t Is single
track road, and Ii was race for life be-
tween the passenger train, closely followed
by the pay car. running at tremendous
speed. reached Sanitaria Springs. station
ahead Of the runaway. The station master
was watching. and opened the long switch
for the trains. Then. as they entered he
closed it in the nick Of time. for the stone
train came Numbering by at the rate of
seventy miles an hour.
For sixteen miles. from Port Crane to this
city. the runaway train had the right of
way. and at each revolution Of the wheels
apparently gained momentum. When it
reached this city the switchman saw a train
coming without an engine, and, not know
ing it had the right of way, threw open n
switch. 1t crashed into a line Of cars stand
ing at Griswold street. wrecking sondolas
containing coal and sewer pipe. 1t took the
wrecking crew the est Of the day to clear
the wreck. Nobody was injured.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27

baked by mother. and the awakening
from this dream to the stern realities of OF
eyes and roll down his cheeks to be wiped
away by the dirty sleeve of coat that had
become very much the worse for wear since
his taking to the road and running away
from home.
When the work was over in Atlanta Davis
deserted the show and wrote to his parents.
His father. H. 7. Davis, of No. 7p7 Buffalo
street, Franklin. Pa. sent a postal order
for $50 to his boy. and at the same time
wrote Chief Ball asking that the boy be To-
Gated and the money given him with which
to purchase a ticket home The letter was
turned over to Sergeant of Detectives Bed
ford and he put Detectives Fosg and Chose
wood to work on the case. The officers
located the lad and went to the post office
with him. where he cashed the money order,
bought pair Of shoes, some underwear and
a shirt and was then taken to police head
quarters.
The lad asked TO be allowed to take a
bath and did so. When out of the bath
room he looked like a different boy. and
shortly afierward had a severe chill, ne
cessitating medical attention.
Sergeant Bedford purchased a ticket for
the lad and he was sent to his home
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
HAD JOB AS Thief
AT S. PER week.
Small Boy Makes Startling Ad-
mission When Arrested
for Robbery.

New York, Oct 26.-"Abe'' Burbowlitz.
who says he is II years old. confessed to
Captain Titus. at the Central office, that he
mad been trained to steal and was in re-
ceipt of S week salary for his work.
Burbowlitz was arrested with two young
men calling themselves Moe Gordon and
Henry Nelson. A large number OF reports
OF small robberies have recently been re-
ceived from the upper West Side. and de-
tectives were detailed in that section. They
saw Nelson. Gordon and Burbowlitz in con-
sultation and watched the boy after ieav-
ing the Others
He went into several fiat houses and in
about an hour rejoined his companions
They were then arrested. Nelson and Cor
don would not say anything, but the third
degree opened the lips of the boy. He said
that he had me: Nelson and Gordon several
weeks ago. and they gave him instructions
how to enter houses and flats. and told him
what excuses to make when discovered by
any one in the rooms. They agreed to pay
him regular salary. In TWO weeks he has
visited many houses and collected a num-
ber of watches, rings. pocketbooks. jewelry
and silverware. which he turned over to his
employers. He got his salary regularly
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
JOINED CIRCUS AND
Then REGRETTED IT.
Pennsylvania Lad Grew Tired of
Carrying Water for Ponies
and Wrote Back Home.

Atlanta. Ca. Oct. 2s-All is not gold that
glitters and there is no one who realizes
this Rore than does William n. Davis. a
17-year-old boy Of Franklin. Pa, who has
just been sent home by the detective depart
ment.
To the lads who witnessed the parades
of dog and pony show here last week 1t
appeared that the boys who were dressed in
purple and gold and were leading and driv-
ing the little ponies had an easy life and
that the gilt and gold comprised all that
was worth living for.
Davis was one of these lads. After the
parade was over and the show closed for
the night. he rolled up on the ground to
sleep until daylight, when he was aroused
10 feed and water the ponies. dogs. ele-
plants and monkeys. During the night he
dreamed OF home. mother and possibly the
good old pumpkin pies and sweetmeats
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
LOVED THE ELEVATOR BOY.
Now Both Are Held on CHARGES
of Larceny

Denver, Colo. Oct 26.-The graceful man.
ner in which Ralph Burdette pulled the rope
Of the elevator of the Oxford Hotel won the
heart of one of the lady guests completely.
Burdette and the young lady are now in
the city Jail on the charge of larceny.
The young lady is Miss Alba Hickman of
Chicago. Miss Hickman had been visiting
her aunt In Ouray all summer and two
weeks ago purchased ticket for her home.
She stopped of in Denver for a few days
and was guest at the Oxford.
After registering she was assigned to
room on the third floor, and says the very
first time she rode up with Burdette she
noticed how gracefully he pulled tha rope.
They soon became speaking acouaintances
and that ripened into such regard on her
part that she delayed her departure. taking
rooms in lodgfng-h g-house. but Continuing 10
ride with Burdette in the Oxford elevator,
and was happy.
guest at the hotel. left his room unlocked
for q short time. and when he came hack
he found that 80 had been taken from the
pocket of his trousers He reported the
theft TO the manager and the police were
notified. Detectives Garberry and Sanders.
who were put to work on the case arrested
Burdette and took him to Jail. Then fhev
took Miss Hickman to headouarfers and
she gave up 80. which she said Rusdetfe
had asked her to keep for Him. She said
she had no idea that the money had been
stolen.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27

the hearing. one night the mother and
daughter. who live alone. were aroused By
strange noises in the yard. They looked
out Of the window into the yard. and saw
strange figures moving about They Af once
thought of ghosts. because Spero had told
them that IL the wedding did rot take place
ghosts would invade the house. and their
lives would be made miserable.
The next night man. relative Of the
family was called in TO watch. The figures
in white did not appear that night but
somebody broke into the COW stable and
painted the COW green.
Spero had nothing to say in his own de-
fense. beyond tie fact that he was never
near the Richar premises after he had been
told to stay away. He admitted however,
saying that ghosts would make their ap-
pearance. He said he was firm believer
in ghosts Asked whether he had any In
fiuences over ghosts or spirits he declined
to answer
One witness said that he thought he saw
brother of Spero go into the yard of the
Richar residence one night last week. and
that he had lots of fun that night. The
hearing then went over until the brother
can be found. and the defendant was held
on his own recognizance until Monday even
Ing
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
Drawing showing how the old pkers Cemetery figures proposed widening Louisiana
is

Louisiana avenue thirty feet to the west
and thus avoid widening the street by the
addition of any cemetery land. This new
committee hearing. For the cemetery as
sOciation, ]. 3. Westman opposed divergence
of the road from its direct line for the
three and a half blocks In front OF the
cemetery.
Judge Bond argued for some property
owners in favor of the repeal of the old
ordinance. He declared the estimated cost
for removing the bodies to be excessive. and
intimated that 1t would be wise to delay the
widening. as the cemetery might be moved
anyhow within several years. The new or
Street Department
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27

cipal Assembly in 1893 providing for the
widening according to that plan, and the
Judicial Commission II now at work asses
sing benefits and damages.
Recently property owners objected to
paying for the widening through the ceme-
terry. stating as their reason that they
deemed 1t unfair that they should be obliged
to pay for the removal Of about 1900 bodies
at an estimated cost Of $1,000. They ex-
pressed willingness. however. to pay the
benefits for the widening. Mr.. Horton. by
request, introduced a bill last week in the
City Council to repeal the ordinance passed
in 1895
The Street Department submitted to the
board a new ordinance and plan to diverge
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
vARICOCELE.
Free Trial of 4 New Home cure-No
Pain. Operation or Loss Of Time
From Work,
Send Your Name and Address To-Day
and Be Quickly Cured.

Every man afflicted with Varicocele will
trial of new and wonderful method that
cures at home. speedily and surely. There
is no operation. no pain, no letting Of blood,
cure. II is such a brilliant discovery, 30
different from the worthless suspensories
and supporters. that every man should send
he may begin curing himself in the privacy
of his own home.
BY writing to Dr. W, 8. Rice, 11So W. Main
paid, in plain, sealed wrapper. . free trial
Of the method that will enable every suf-
ferer to cure himself at home. Do not
fail to write at once. Vartcocele = . very
dangerous disease.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27

The old Pickers' Cemetery plays promi-
nent part in the proposed widening Of
Louisiana avenue. from Gravois avenue to
Arsenal street. In committee of the whole.
the Board of Public improvements yestsr-
day heard arguments from representatives
Of the pIoperty-owners and the cemetery
association in regard to two plans for the
street widening.
proposition to make use of a strip Of
land. 30 feet wide. clipping of the edge of
the cemetery bordering on Louisiana ave
nue.. from Wyoming street to Arsenal street.
offered the first opportunity for difference
of opinion A bill was passed by the Num-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
TELLS COURT SHE is SINGLE.
Heiress Insists She Has Rights
Under an Unusual Will.

New York. Oct. 26.-Miss Fannie Payne
McComb has not defauited her right to an
equal portion Of her dead fathers priceless
estate by marrying Artist Louis Herzog
She is still heart and fancy free, as in
the young heiress against the executor OF
the will OF her father the late James lem
nfngs McComb. who died worth millions
The present action calls for construction
of the dead milliolaire's remarkable will
by a codicil to which Miss McComb was
cut off with an income Of $1,000 year
should she marry Herz0g-
Miss McComb has not married Artist Her
zog. and. according to her view, has NOT.
therefore, forfeited her right to an e0ui.
table share in the estate Of her dead father
such share mescs an income Of at least
$s00.000 year to the young woman. where
Ss marriage with the artist means the nav.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
DIDN'T KNOW NATIVE LANGUAGE
Man Born in Missouri Makes a
Novel Admission.

Kansas City, Oct. 26.-Albert Klee of In
dependence. Mo-. subpoenaed as a juror in
Judge Teasdale's court. was excused from
service on a unique plea.
can't understand the English language
well enough to be on jury" he explained
accent.
How long have you been in this coun-
try: asked the Judge. curious to know
how long 1t takes q foreigner to acquire a
command Of the Anglo-Saxon tongue.
oh, was born and raised in Indepenl-
ence." replied Klee.
Judge Teasdale hesitated moment and
then said:
Il guess that is . sufficient excuse. You
need not serve"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
CHARGED WITH PLAYING GHOST
Rejected SuitOr Answers to an I'm
usual Complaint.

wilkesbarre. Pa. Oct 2s-Joseph Spero
charged with playing ghost on a family
named Richar. of Wiikesbarre Township
was given hearing before Magistrate Con-
nanhan. SDero fell in love with Miss Mary
Richar the handsome 15-year-old daughter
Of Mrs. Mary Richar. and asked her to
marry him. but the mother said her daugh-
ter was too young to we'd This excuse
would not satisfy the lover: he said he
would have the girl or there would be
trouble in the family.
According to the evidence submitted at
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27

sufferers believe Goitre is incurable. he
sends free trial package OF his discovery
SO that patients may try 1t and know posi-
lively that their Goitre can be cured at
home without pain. dangerous surgical OPP
GRAFTON or any Inconvenience.
Doctor Haig can cure any Goitre quickly
and safely in your own home. 1t makes no
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of your Goitre, what part of the neck IT is
or and how long you have had II and ne
will send you by return mail the free trial
! package. postpaid. Of the remedy that will
(eurely cure you.
Do not delay but write to-day to DR.. John
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remedy. In Bombay. India. 5000 patients
IN that infected district were cured with
this same remedy. and wherever used its
success has been marvellous.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
MAIL ORDERS FILLED.

Our mail order department is COM
plete and we'll arranged. We give
prompt and careful attention to all
nail order rs received and accompanied
nv cash or money order. Our New
Fall Catalogue is now ready and will
be sent free on application. II will
pay you to get one.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27

ment to her of the comparatively small an
nuity of $500.
Whether Miss McComb eventually intends
to become the artists bride does not ap-
pear.
he nor the young woman. whom he admireS
greatly. have ceased devoting their atten-
ton to each other.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27

IA man leaving Saint Louis at s.so n m
to-day W1n reach Joplin at 7:56 to-morrov
morning. provided his ticket reads Via the
Frisco System. Or he can leave Saint Iouis
at 1880 D. m. and arrive at joplin n Il. =.
m. next day via same route.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-27
Government Agent at White
Rocks, Utah, Says the Red
Man Is Wrongly Jailed.
SAYS UNJUST CHARGE is MADE.
Asks the Department at Washing.
ton to Interfere-Governor of
the Territory Takes a Diff
ferent View.

Washington. Oct. 26.-The Indian Bui eau
has received this telegram from II. p. N.Y.
ton. agent in charge OF the White Rocks
Otah) IrdiaI Reservation. dated at Meek
er. Colo:
Il believe the game wardens CT Colorado
are prosecuting Eggleston, one of my In
dians. He was tried and acquitted ccforc
jury IN Rio Blanco County. where they
Claimed the offsnse was committed. After
the jury returned a verdict of rot guilty
the game w;:rdens, as l am told. without
authority OF law, took him to Glenwood
Springs, where he is in Jail Please
ask the Department of Justice To order the
United States Attorney to defend MIN The
game wardens should be made 20 pay for
Eggleston's property that they nave de-
stroyed. The citizens of this county re-
lieve Eggleston haS been prosecuted Very
few of my Indians are hunting in Colorado.
Full particulars by mail"
Governor Orman of Colorado had rieyi-
ously telegraphed the Secretary of the In
terror as follows:
Bands of about 300 Indians are In Colo
rado from the White Rocks (Utan) Agency.
destroying game in direct violation % tie
laws Of the State. Immediate provision
must De made by you to .emove them.
otherw,se there will be serious trGuh'e. l
at White Rocks is not using proper efforts
to keep them at the agency"
1t is said n: the Bureau that the same re-
port is started every year. Last year. *.
cording TO the officials, Investigation !rcyed
that several State game wardens were hunt
ing with the Indians.
The Indian Office has been informed Il at
the Inoians at the Red Lake Agency refuse
to accept the annuity payment unless the
money due from logging operations last WIN
ter is also paid at this time. as they claim.
II was promised them by the department.
The Indians are reported to be IN d sullen
mood
The Indian Office has telegraphed to
Agent Mercer OF the Red Lake Indian
Agency. Minnesota, authority to pay the
Indians the money they are demanding
part of the proceeds of their logging opera
tions. The official advices do not indicate
the imminence of any serious trouble, and
the instructions TO pay, despite the fact
that the proceeds are not finally recorded
here. are expected to adjust the matter sat
isfactorly. The money demanded amounts
10 about $4,000. .
Special Agent Jenkins of the Indian Bu-
reau has sent his report to the Interior De-
partment. bearing upon fhe recent disturb
ance at Lower Brule, CSIinn) Reservation.
The trouble caused, the report says.
by an Indian taking his daughter from the
agency hospital and refusing to bring her
back. He was arrested and sent TO jail.
and other Indians rescued him. The ring
leaders of the jail delivery have been ar
rested and are incarceratci. The acting
agent. physicians and the police are COM
mended for their work in restoring order.