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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Assistant Chief Clarence L. Johnston
OF the United States irrigation bureau.
says Of his late trip to Rocky Ford and
Grand junction, Colo. lnyin. ont the
seasop's work. which was suspended by
the death Of Colonel Nettleton: Rocky
Ford is the best example OF nn irrigated
country have ever seen. Their farms
nrc beautiful and tho people have become
experienced irrignsors. They have 10000
ncrcs in sugar bcc.s which they arc rails.
ing with great success for their sugar
beet factory. Their success in this line
hns brought nbont the determination Of
tho Oxnard people to establish another
factory about seventy.ivc miles east Of
Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17
Our Newspaper Visitors.

Arrangements have been COM
pleted tor the Pueblo Press Clubs
excursion down the Arkansas val
ley as far as Lamar, leaving
Pueblo Sunday evening, May 26,
at 7:45 o'clock, in special car
placed at the service of the edit
ors by the Santa Fe railroad.
Lamar will be reached late that
evening and early the next morn
ing the newspaper men will be
taken out to the reservoirs of the
Great Plains Storage company.
Lunch will served there, and, re-
turning to Lamar the excursionists
will leave for La Junta at
o'clock Monday evening. Tues
day forenoon will be spent at La
Junta, and Tuesday afternoon at
Rocky Ford, the party reaching
Pueblo again Tuesday evening
just about midnight. It is ex-
pected that with the guests invited
by the Press club from whom re-
sponses are expected next Monday
the party will reach a total Of
nearly forty men. No effort will
be spared by the Pueblo Press
club to make the trip of benefit to
the Arkansas valley and the three
cities to be visited have indicated
their purpose to make the visit of
the editors who will come from
nearly all parts of the state a
memorable occasion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17
Improvement Of the Water
System.

The water committee OF the
town council will tonight make a
report in regard to recent pur-
chases Of pipe. etc. for the im-
proyement Of the water works.
Bids for pipe for recasing we'll No.
2 were received from several Dem
YER firms aud from the Dawlev
Hardware i Furniture Co. Upon
q careful comparison OF all items.
in the bids it was found that the
bid Of the Dawley Co. wss Sl15
less than the next lowest bid.
Hence the following order was
given the Dawley Hardware j.
Furniture Co.
25O feet 8 inch standard pipe
.$N OO
$50 feet q inch standard pipe
......................A23 90
1000 feet 2 inch galvanized pipe
at " cents per foot.
so 2xi crosses.
100 plugs for I pipe.
The council plans contemplate
recasing well No. 2 with standard
black pipe dipped in Ashphaltum
paint. The top $50 feet Of the
we'll will be cased with $ inch
pipe, the balance with q inch.
The galvanized pipe was bought
to make car load lot ns much
better prices were thus obtained.
The two inch pipe was bought 4
cents per foot under any other
quotations received by the COM
inittee.
The committee also purchased
Of Hendrie L. Bolthof, Denver, n
Knowles duplex pump capable Of
raising $50 to 800 gallons per
minute to the upper reservoir,
which promises to prove a most
excellent purchase for the city's
present aud future needs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The leaves on tho trees now 20 shade
tho strccts that the electric lights do not
give M much illumination Rs heretofore.
This fact accounts for one OF our citizens
getting ducking n rcsurnin. from Mrs.
iiawley's Temperance lecture Sunday
evening. lie missed the foot bridge
near Orr's gallery md was thoroughly
soaked in the rich waters of the Rocky
Ford ditch. A light ut thnt bridge or
protecting banisters would prevent such
accidents in the future.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The Santa Fe company has placed
orders for 125 new locomotives to be de.
livered this year. and that is not enough,
as it wants forty more. The company
certainly ought to build its own locomo-
tives, and the Pueblo Chieftain thinks
they should be manufactured Mt z ueblo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The large arc light In frout Of the store
Of tho Shaw Clothing Co. v MOI only .
good stroke Of business for the store but
adds much illumination to tho streets.
Good example TO follow.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The Fairview orchard is now very
busy part of Otero county. Mr.. Crow
ley has two spraying outfits at work,
each with three men. From 30 to 35
barrels OF spraying mixture is used daily.
Mr.. Crowley's present force in the or
chard is ten men, or, including the boss,
about II n men.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The Rocky Ford Savings and
Building Association is now in fine
shape, having plenty of money to
loan. 1t is a home institution de-
serving support. See Secretary
McKelvy about loans.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

We have received cash from Mt. Ster.
ling. ILL.,, presumably on subscription,
but MS the letter has no name accom-
panying it somebody will be disappointed
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

NJ. s. Martin. nuctionc-r. will next
Saturday sell nj Rocky Ford 70 hoiscs
Of various kinda, also farnin. implements.
ou four mouths time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

President Smith OF tho business Mems
Club has appointed committee OF five
i'. arrange for the reception and enter.
i..inment OF the Pueblo Press Club md
her newspaper men who will visit
l.ocky Ford Tuesday, May %. The
program includes carriage drive to
points o, interest adjacent to Rocky
Ford and supper ut which the visitors
will be joined by our business men.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The Fair Directors held meeting at
tho Office OF Secretary Hall this morning.
Superintendent were selected for the
various departments and considerable
work done on the reservoir Of tho list OF
premiums- Tho board will meet again
June 10.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

For nice we'll kept rooms inquire
Of Mrs. j. II. Burr west Swink
Avenue. Also nice four room Cot
tage to rent for year. 51-53
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The Rocky Ford steam laundry has
Issued circular giving many good reas.
ons why Rocky Ford people should pat.
ronize home laundry. :.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The Rocky Ford creamery l. putting
IN new and much larger boiler. The
starting Of TIM artificial ice plant will bc
delayed until that work is done.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Miss Hews. n cultured elocntionist,
will give an entertainment at the Press
bytsrian church. Monday evening, May
9th. Miss H.ws comes with the high.
est recommendations. and til. program
will be ons which should I'LL tho church
A more detailed notice may be expected
next week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Sheep feeders are considerably dis
gusted with the recent prices for fat
lambs. A. @. Corners last shipment Is n
market, aud he realized only Si95.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17
Newdale School Report.

Month ending May 3, 1901.
Advanced grades. No. enrolled
%. Daily attendance II. Names
of pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Earl Ozbun, Asa Brooks Combs,
Walt Brunton, Sylvia Pryor, Alma
Nicholson, Louise Brown.
REPORT FOR THE YEAR.
No. enrolled 40. Length of
term 8 months. Average daily
attendance 26. Percent of atten-
dance "a. w. j. Westfall,
Principal.
PRIMARY GRADES.
Enrolment for month 53. Aver.
age daily attendance Al. Names
OF pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Lloyd Brunton, Ethel Brunton,
Lotto Brunton, Sylvester McQuin,
Harley Pike.
YEARLY REPORT.
No. enrolled 81. Length of
term 8 months. Average daily
attendance 36. Percent Of atten-
dance SO. Mayme S. Wasson,
Teacher.
Visitors: Frank Woodbury.,
Jane Pryor, Grace Pryor, Mrs.
Sheers.
Louise Brown and Mayme
Sheers took the county examina-
ton and have received their
diplomas from the Co. Supt.
Anderson, which will admit them
to the High School next septem-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The Holly Chisf,ain gives an extend.
ed notice Of Frank Crowley's 50 acre
fruit farm. which shows that Frank il
making quite success Of = very large
undertaking.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Iowa is largely represented in the
Rocky Ford country and . reunion o
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17
The Rocky Ford Savings 4 Building
Association.

This prosperous home financial insti-
tuition is oilicered as follows:
DIR. ii. Van Buskirk. ...... President
Andy Nicholes. ....... Vice President
P.J Reifel. fel............... Treasur sr
J. +. Mckelvy. .............S Secretary
Andy, Nicholes, l.. W. Babcock and
A. L. Gray compose the Executive COM
mittee. The remaining directors are j.
II. Richardson, II. W. Lance and W. G.
Steele.
The association is now in prosperous
condition and has money to loan. Being
a home institution it should have the
INSIDE truck" with Rocky Ford builders.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17
Eighth Annual
Commencement
or the Rocky Ford High School
Progrnm for the Week.

or the Rocky Ford High Sehooi
Progrnm for the Week.
Bnccalanrca,s sermon DR.. II. u. Ayie~.
turni College, Opera House. sunday
morning. Ma, Nipstecn.
Glass Day exercises Open Houec,
Tuesday afternoon. May Tweuty.oue.
commencement cxcfc,scs, aud lecturs
by DR.. z. Y. Snynsr. Presidsat Of Color.
ado Stnte Normal. Subject: -Thc New
Education" Opcrn House, Wednesday
evening. May twenty-five.
Field Day exercises fair grounds,
Thursday afternoon. May twcuty. three.
Public school entertainment Open
House. Friday evening. May twenty.
four.
Tho graduating class consists OF six. q
follows:
Rasslla Morton. Mary D. Shumate.
Jessie @. HaTtcr. Florence +. Pollock,
Arthur $. Manning, Katie n. Whittsn.
Motto: by Our Efforts We Hope to
Rise"
Colon: Purple. white and gold.
Flower: MarcchAl Mel Ross.
CLASS DAT.
Chorus, The Rsvcl Of the Leaves
High School.
Grafton. Woman's Place-Jessic Hartcr.
Glass History-Zella Norton.
To Have aud TO Hold, Rcviswed-Mary
Shumnts.
Chorus, Tho Ivy Green.
Ivy Orntion-Arthur Manning.
Ivy Pocm-katic Whittcuburg.
Mantle Orntion-Florcncc Pollock.
Farewell to the Seniors Lawton.
coMxEScEMEST-MAY ..
March.
Invocatiou-Rcv. II. 8. Walker.
Quartet, Bring tho Bright Gaflands-
Mesdamcs Hall and Strong, Messrs.
Fleming and Adnir.
Salutatory aud Introduction Of Speaker
-Rozeila Norton.
Lecture-Dr. Y. Y. Snyder.
Quartet, Queen OF the Night-Mesdames
Hull and Strong, Mcssrs. Fleming and
Adair.
valedictory-Kathryn NJ. whittenburg.
Presentation Of Diplomas-Rev. w. l.
Davenport.
Benediction Rev. Thos. Andrew.
FIELD DAT PROGRAM.
Exercises begin at l:3O.
Standing Broad Jump: 1,2. .3.4.
Running High Jump: s, 7,s,9.
Fifty Yards Dash: /, 2, 4.
High Kick: 3. l.
Running Broad Jump: 3, 4, Lac.
Hurdle Race, 40 yds. dash. 4 hurdles:
S.7,3
Basket Ball, Girls.
Relay Race.
Pole vauIting: II, 10, 6,5.
Basket Ball, (Boys).
Tug OF War.
Ball Fame, School Boys.
Bert Shelton. 9 Dewitt Yonng
Edwin Taft, Roy Gibbens, 8 Alvin
Kouns, George Babcock, 7 Harry
Roth, 8 Carlyle Pollock, 0 Ferdinand
Aylor, 10 Harris Hamlin, II Ed Kouns
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Among recent sales are the three
dwellings OF Walter A. Black OF Dayton,
o., purchased by Fenlason & Gretchen.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

A meeting OF citizens will DO held at
the Business Mcn's club rooms tonight
to plan for tho celebration of tho glorious
Fourth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The Red Men will give an entertain
mcnt md dance mt X. +. hall on the
evening Of the 2lst, supper bein & a part
OF the progrnm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Street Supervisor Jackson continues
his excellent work in various parts of the
city and We now have many fine streets
for driving and beautifully shaded.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

W. II. Robertson Of Grand Valley hn
horss killed by lightning Sunday afts,
uoou.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Yesterdays rain was Welcomed by tho
farmers
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

For Rent, 20 acres of Land il
Holbrook for Beans.
31tf y. P. Pollock,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

1t looks as il Colorodo had scored n
point in the proceedings before the
supreme court OF the United State in the
irrigation case Of Kansas aginst this state,
in that the court allowed Attorney
General Post to file his brief aginst the
motion Of the attorney general Of Kansas.
Thus far the indications are all favorable
to Colorado. The case cannot come up
for hearing until October.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Sholes, worlds best rider, will
surprise at Rocky Ford on May 25.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The extensive culture OF sugar beets in
couraging effect on the honey producers.
So many alfalfa fields have been devoted
to the growth OF beets that there has
been material reduction in the acreage
and amount of alfalfa bloom. The bee-
keepers near Rocky Ford are becoming
too numerous for the alfalfa pasturage.
One leading apiarist has moved his hives
to Ordway. H. +. Hagen has purchased
n five acre tract OF the Twin Lakes Co.
and has moved his entire lot OF bees to
that section.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

Mrs. Hawley's lecture at the Opera
house Sunday evening was attended by
an unexpectedly large audience consider
ing the condition of the streets caused
by the rain Of the Afternoon. The lecture
was strong and eloquent presentation
OF the evils OF the liquor traffic, winning
much praise. A number of the audience
were agreeably disappointed in the man.
ner and force of the speaker, their expec-
tations being far more than realized.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The idea of some OF the trusts is to put
prices down, SO rs to head of competi.
tion, but some Of them insist on putting
prices away up to outrageous figures.
Among the robbing games is the barbed
wire trust, says the Pueblo Chieftain,
which has Increased prices about one
third, and levies tribute from all who
undertake to settle and improve the
great west
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

'Woodmen of the World throughout
the country are planning to hold grand
jubilee August 10 next, that day signal
izing the eleventh anniversary OF the
birth of their order. The Woodmen are
also preparing to observe Memorial Day,
Sunday June 9.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-05-17

The rain of Sunday afternoon did a
world of good but we regret to say that
IN some sections the accompanying hail
did considerable damage. Grand Valley
was visited and NJ. Badger and neighbors
were among those who suffered. Some
cantaioupes will doubtless have to be re.
planted but the beets will be only slightly
delayed, not materially injured. Many
fruit buds were knocked off but enough
will be left to make fair crop. The
path OF the hail was narrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-13

MEEHAN AND w. v. v. POWERS
CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER IN
THE SECOND DEGREE. ;

Thomas F. Meehan and William v. " Powers.
president and director OF the Tarrant company.
whose building burned after explosion on Oc
tober 20. were indicted Thursday by the grand jury
for manslaughter in the second degree in connec-
tion with the deaths Of the seven persons who
died result of the explosion. They
rested by Detective Sergeant McNaught. and
raigned yesterday before Recorder Gon, In the
Court of General Sessions. They did not plead to
the indictments. and the Recorder fixed bail in
s., 800 In each They will probably be called
upon plead Monday
Max ]. Breitenbach. of No 1,l36 Madison-ave.,
gave bail for President Meehan and John NJ. Cor
nell, OF No. % East Thrty-seventh-st. qualified
bondsman for Mr. Powers. The indictments were
found the testimony of about twenty witnesses,
who told the grand jury that the firm had stored
In violation Of the law and the rules OF the Fire
Department, several thousand pounds of chlorate
of potash. several thousand pounds of sulphur and
many gallons Of fnfiammable oils and alcohol when
IL was their duty to that such explosives
stored in business building.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-13
RIDES MOUNT INTO DRUG STORE.
THE STEPDAUGHTER OF THE REV. T. DE
WITT TALMAGE SITS IN HER
SADDLE AND DRINKS.

Easthampton. Long Island. July 12-Miss
Rebecca Cuyler the stepdaughter of the Rev
T. De Witt Talmage, Of Washington. D. c., rode
her horse into the local drug store. bought
glass of soda, which she drank while sitting on
her steed. and then rode out after paying for
the drink.
Miss Cuyler is fine horsewoman. and is rid
ing about the streets daily. Yesterday when
on her way home she became thirsty. She
stopped at the Easthampton pharmacy and
raped the door with the butt of her riding
whip The druggist. without looking up. as he
was busy called out: Come in!" His invitation
was accepted. Miss Cuyler pushed the screen
doors aside and laughingly rode her horse the
full length Of the store, between the rows OF
glass showcases and halted him in front of the
soda fountain. She called for glass or Soda
The druggist when he had recovered from his
establishment gave her the drink. She paid for
1t and rode out
Miss Cuyler has been In Easthampton for
nearly a month with her stepfather who has
summer home here.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-13

IT MAY GO TO THE PRERoGATIvE COURT. BUT
THAT WOULD NOT IMPLY A CONTEST

IT MAY GO TO THE PRERoGATIvE COURT. BUT
THAT WOULD NOT IMPLY CONTEST.
Ex-senator William Brinkerhoff refused 20 give
any information yesterday about the will Pierre
I.orillard which read Thursday in his Of
fee in the Commercial 1rust Company's build
ing in Exchange Place. Jersey City. Mr.. Brinker-
hoff said. in referring to the story of mysterious
woman who is rumored to be one OF the principal
benefciaries of the will
1T is shameful that such story should be pub
lished. There is nothing In it
Mr.. Brinkerhofr said he could say when or
where the Will would be filed.
Mr.. Brinkerhoffs partner said he did know
where the will would be fled but the Prerogative
Court. at Trenton. he thought would be good
guess. This he said. was not reason for think
ing there would be a contest. Wills disposing OF
great estates he s6id were sometimes filed with
the Prerogstive Court which brings their probat
ing under the jurisdiction OF the Chancellor.
might be proved wherever the testator had property
to be disposed OF by the will. with the Preroga
tive Court. The plant Of the Lorillard Tobacco
Works in Jersey city covers three blocks. and
gives employment 20 three thousand men and
women. The works In the Tobacco Trust, In
the OF the Continental Tobacco Company
Surrogate Liis thought II might be lawful for the
will to be probated IN Hudson County. or here
where Mr.. Lorillard had property: The will may
be filed at any time Surrogate Ltllis said II can
net he proba ted until days have elapsed after
the death OF the testator.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-13
DIsOBEDIENCE WAS TIE CBARcr
BLAIR FAIRcHILD. 1T IS SAID TRIED rc,
GET HIS JAPANESE SERVANT
ARRESTED.

Police Sergeant Norton. who was in char,. =.
the desk in the West Thirteth-st station last ngb+
said that early last evening a call for a police
Thirty-hrst-st. Policeman Brundage was hurr,aa
iy sent to the house. According the sergean,
M Fairchild demanded that Tamaga Tanaka nj,
Japanese servant be arrested refusing to oha,,
his master. Policeman Brundage said he couId M.
make an arrest on such complaint but suggested
that perhaps the differences between Tamaga and
Mr. Fairchiid could be settled before the sergsan+
at the station. A cab called, and ennnIovsr
servant and policeman driven TO the srat,or
Mr. Fairchild made the demand of Ssryaa,,
Norton that he had to the policeman
Why that IS ridiculous complaint servsan,
Norton quotes himself saying You must FOR
get that this is free country. If he won't obsv
you. why don't you discharge him? That is vonr
redress"
But Mr.. Fairchd was insistent the serys,,.
says He explained that his father who went 70
Newport yesterday morning, had been escorted ~
lHe uIahu central Station by Tarnaga and thar
aIter the Jap had returned to the house No baS
refused to do what he told. N
FINALLY MIR. Fairchld. Sergeant Norton sav.
wanted TO lodge complaint OF intoxica tiors
aSainst Iamaga He said the servant had been In
ttOSSiicated at II o'clock in the morning. Tamasa
tertain the complaint ~ e"-
Then Tamaga announced that he would leav.
Mr rairchilds employ. and there followed a
wanted TO get them last night but Mr. FaircbiiS
said ne would have to wait until morning
Mr Fafrchild is member of the Harvard
hnickeroocker and Racquet clubs
New-York tribune., 1901-07-13
REAL ESTA TIE.
TITLE TO A LARGE PLOT OWNED R7
THE HAVEN ESTATE TRANS
FERRED.

John o. Baker yesterday took title to eishty-ons
lots at e-hundred-and-eghty- -hrst-st. and Fort
Washington-ave.. from the Haven estate, for con-
sideration Of $4,000. He represents the synii-
cate Of which Charles T. Barney is the head
Miles & Heller have sold for John z. Eustis.
trustee. No. Alb West Thirty-irst-st., a five story
tenement house lot 25xss9 feet.
The estate OF Nicholas Low has sold No. II to 2.
Hancock-st-. SIX three story dwelling houses. IL
recently sold No. 70 u Hancock-st. This is tho
third sale OF property by the estate since 1882
j. ]. Kavanagh has sold TO Andrew A Smith No.
50 East Nnety-hrst-st.. a four story and basement
dwelling house. on lot 19x1o0s feet.
Henry D Winans & May reported have
sold No. 80 West Fifty-seventh-st. four story
hrownstone dwelling house on lot 25x1005 feet
w. q. & T. b. TAYLOR have sold for Warwick c.
Miller No IS West FOTty-third-st-. a brOwnstone
dwelling house. size -ol0x1oo5 The purchaser is
Wesley ThOrne
New-York tribune., 1901-07-13
TANMANY IS MEDDLING.
MANY wEsrcHEsTER DEMOCRATS WOULD
PREFER TO RUN THEIR OWN POLITICS.

Mayor Dillon Of New-Rochele and Mayor flske
Of Mount Vernon, who credited with the control
Of the Democratic party in Westchester County,
went out sailing yesterday on Commodore William
McCourt's new steam yacht the Geta They had
with them Commissioner j. p Keating OF this city,
representing Tammany Hail. Matthew Mcclure,
proprietor of the Vanderbilt Hotel and several
other Democrats II is reported that the object or
the sail to fix up the Democratic slate Tor
county offices at the Westchester election this fall
1t was decided call the county convention to-
gether in White Plains early IN September, and 1t
can be said on good authority that the following
slate was agreed upon and will be satisfactory to
Tammany Hall:
For County Clerk. Stephen Van Tasseil, OF Mount
Vernon; County Judge. ex-senator Charles p. Nc
Clelland. of Dobbs Ferry; Superintendent of the
Poor. Isaac Turner. of Bedford; County Register,
c. w Horton of Peekskil Ex-Assemblyman John
]. Sloane will probably be nominated for the AS
sembly in the Ist District If he is not selected TO
make the for Mayor Of Yonkers. Mayor
Dillon of New Rochelle, who controls the I'D Dis
trict, has decided to nominate Alderman Y. X
Griffen of that city, and Nathan Ayatt. of Ossin-
ing will probably be nominated IN the lid.
The two Mayors. after having fixed up the slate
entertained their friends and the Tammany repre-
sentatives at clambake 1t is expected that there
will be a fight at the Democratic convention this
fall, many of the members of the party in
Westchester are opposed TO having Tammany Hall
take part In their deliberations