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When the tourists arrived at Japan
they were ushered into scene of truly
oriental gorgeousness. The walls and
every nook and eorner of the spacious
parlors were profusely decorated with
evidences of Japanese art and handiwork.
In the midst of this splendor Of the orient
were number of ladies dressed in rich
Japanese costumes, among whom were
Miss Berta Babcock. the newly arrived
missionary from Japan, Mrs. j. H. Price,
Misses Bancroft, Pomeroy, Irvine. and the
little Misses Babcock and Bryan. Jap
anese airs were played by Miss Pomeroy
as the tourists entered the magic precincts
which represented the Yankeeland of the
far east. Miss Baboock was seated on
the floor, and received the visitors with
the elaborate and profuse courtesy which
distinguishes the polite society of "the
England of the orient" The large collec-
ton of Japanese articles which Miss Bah
cock had gathered during her five year
stay in Japan, the hundreds of Japanese
curios were a source of much interest and
pleasure. The refreshments here consist
ed Of tea and waters. The latter you
we're expected to take from the dish with
chop sticks, an operation similar to eating
soup with fork.
The Japan section Of the trip was high
ly enjoyed by all.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
G Z 4 n A NY

The tourist party on leaving Mexico. the
land OF blaek-cyed beauties, steered di-
rect to Germany. Gay students and gaily
attired peasant girls with hearty welcome
met the partd at the door. The national
eolors were here. as elsewhere. used in
artistic decorations. German pictures
and brio-a-brae, and stems Of many sizes
decorated the sideboard and made the
German atmosphere most realistic.
Refreshments OF coffee. rye bread and
salad were served. Little girls sang Ger
man songs and recited during the refresh
ment interval. One Of the attractions Of
fered was The Kaiser's Ghost" and no
one failed to visit the closet and hold an
Interview. Low Dutch and high Dutch
were used most promiscuously in conyer-
sation. and had the Kaiser and his frau
been there" they would surely have been
dumfounded at some Of the German used.
The twenty minutes allotted to each sta
ton passed most rapidly with those jolly
Germans, and good time was cut short
when the guide called IAN aboard for
Japanl''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

"A Trip Around The World" has been
given in number Of towns and cities.
but nowhere has 1t been a greater sue
cess than at Rocky Ford last Friday eve
ming. In its presentation the Woman's
Guild Of st. Matthew'S Episcopal church
was very generously aided by tho ladies
Of Rocky Ford generally.
The enthusiastic tourists assembled at
the Masonic hall where they were met
by the following guides; Mrs. j. E. God
ding. Mr.. and Mrs. M. U. Randel. T. F.
Godding. Jr.. Col. Lookhart and Mrs. D.
W. Barkley. The guides took the tourists
in parties Of twenty to the following
countries in the order named: Mexico.
Germany. Japan and America. The res
licences Of T. II. Gibson. J. II. Price. H.
W. Lance and J. E. ooddlng. respectively.
were fitted up to represen, these various
countries. 1t was a part Of tho duty Of
the guides to explain all objects Of inter-
est which were to bo seen in the various
countries. which they did in way to
contribute much information.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
Close Of the Canning Factory.

A few days Anea tho Canning Com
psny closed its tomato canning campaign.
the ou;pu. being abou, tho average.
Seven thousand cases OF superior toma-
toes were put up. a total Of 1000 cans
in all. The product was iirs;-elass and
finds 4 ready market.
Next year ii is tho intention Of the COM
pany to branch out extensively and add
two new products. Sweet potatoes and
Boston baked beans will be canned. BY
this addition to their output the maehin-
cry Of tho factory will DO utilized for a
much longer time and additional profits
earned.
The adap,ability Of the Rocky Ford soil
to tho growing OF wide range Of vege-
tables to perfection makes this an ideal
location for a very extensive canning
plant The raw material can be furnished
in unlimited quantities and Of such range
that canning plant ought to be able to
be in operation a considerable portion Of
the year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
The Cherry Trcc home.

At a roeen; meeting Of tho W. c. T. U.
Staff-Cap.- BENJAMIN. from tho Ami,y.
Colo. Farm Colony. told tho story Of tho
Cherry Tree Home as follows:
1t had its day Of small beginning twelve
years ago. by taking care OF babies Grad
led in shoe boxes in the slums Of Cherry
street. New York. The day nursery
grew into suburban homo and tho nood
Of opportunity to develop purpose in tho
older children became SO pressing that It
was decided. two years ago. to build on
the Army's farm colony in Colorado.
The main building is loox5o feet and
has COS. $40. 900. A family of SO mom-
bors. including helpers. are undertaking to
demonstrate that God and the soil can
make good citizens out Of otherwise hope
less material. Staff-Captain Benjamin is
enthusiastic as to the results already OBJ
tanned under God along tho line Of char
seter building. Every lad will bc started
in life either as 4 practical farmer or
with trade. but at present all the boys
but ono vote for the soil. This is highly
gratifying to the homo managers Of the
home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
Ma.onIc Reception and LUNCH.

Next Tuesday the new Masonic hall
will be dedicated by an extensive recep-
ton and lunch. The rooms to be oecu-
pied arc the larges, and fines, used by
tho mystic brethren in Southern Colo
rado. The program for tho occasion will
not be an elaborate one. as social pleas
ures will bc made tho mos, prominent,
feature Of the evening. Short addresses
will be made by Rows. w. !. Davenport.
]. T. Knuekey and J. NJ. Mcbride. There
will bc liberal amour, Of vocal and or
ehes,ral music. The invited guests will
assemble about o'clock. An hour will
be devoted TO good social time. and tho
program will begin about 9 o'clock. to
occupy an hour. This will DO followed by
the lunch which will DO a ioint production
Of Landlord Dubs Of tho Hotel FL Captain
and tho Masonic ladies. Tho service will
bo under tho auspices Of Mr.. pubs. All
eligible To participate arc looking forward
TO the even, with pleasant anticipation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
Business Changes and New Houses
Opened.

The past week has boon unusually pro-
life in business activity as related to
changes Of location and tho opening Of
now business enterprises. We report tho
following and have doubtless not eaugh,
all tho moves:
w. F. Stark retained Of his stock only
tho souvenir china. which is now on sale
at the Royal Cafe. In short time Mr..
S,arke and F. A. Karpe will occupy the
room just vacated by the Gibson racket
store. Mr. Karpe will move therein his
furniture and hardware stock and Mr..
Stark will have real estate and ticket
brokers Office.
Alderman Kennedy. now that he is to
have sufficient room, will greatly enlarge
his stock OF books and stationery. Mr..
Kennedy will share the present postoffiee
building with w. S. Renoh who will move
the Rocky Ford Music Co. stock to the
south side Of the room.
The Cartwright restaurant is TO UNDER
20 marked change. The room will be
enlarged and thoroughly refitted. The
restaurant business will be supplanted by
first-class racket store The stock will
be large and strong effort made to
meet all the wants Of the people in this
line Of merchandising.
Omstadtt & Ritter have opened up a
poultry. game. hide and fish business in
the room recently vacated by the Del
monico restaurant.
The bowling alley has changed hands
E. G. Williams and j. K. Dye having sold
their interests to c. o. Amos.
J. E. Blair and J. E. Wiswell Of La
Junta, have formed partnership and
leased the fine double room under the
Masonic hall. In these elegant quarters
they will open, about December lst, a
varied stock consisting Of fine confections.
fancy box goods. Christmas novelties, ci-
gars and tobaecos. An oyster parlor will
be run in connection. The broad expanse
of room will be fitted up with new and
elegant furniture and fixtures and made
very tony place. Mr.. Blair will soon
move to Rocky Ford, leaving Mr.. Wis
well to run the business now being con-
Quoted at La Junta.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
N Il kXIcO.

Mexico was well represented a, the
home Of r. n. Gibson. Tho Mexican na-
iional colors were everywhere In evidence.
the flag being much used in the drapcries.
On entering tho house tho tourists found
themselves in a typical Mexican street.
with stores on either side. such as tho
Last Days Of Pompeii." and Sacred
Heart" Tho part Of a market woman.
with her large baske, Of Mexican laees
and embroideries. rs well rs chile and
other groceries. was well taken BY Miss
Madge Hiekox. who called out her wares
with pure Spanish accent President
piax. impersonated by Mr.. Gibson. was
present to welcome tho tourists and ae-
quaint them with tho various points Of in
terest. In tho earlier part Of tho evening
there was an added attraction In the
presence Of Mexican nina-Baby Glib
son. Agcnuine fortune teller was presen,
TO foretoil for each ono future OF veal or
woo. Tho church treasury was enriched
by an April shower OF silver into tho lap
Of the gypsy.
On both sides Of the street were dis
played profusion Of Navajo and Mexican
rugs and blankets. pictures Of Mexican
scenery. and various interesting eurios
A plaza scene was prottily carried ou'
was made complete by tho presence Of q
typical Spanish sonora. Miss Wilma God
ding as Spanish senorita served water
to tho thirsty travellers. At tho end o.
this busy stree. was a garden or palu
grove from which issued strains Of tn,
sweetest music by Reneh's mandolin club
Strictly Mexican refreshments awaited
tho travellers. Mrs. Sprinkler and Mrs
Gibson passedhot tamales. while Misses
Abbo. and jackson served the ehile-eon-
carno
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w. C. ~. Notes.


The w. C. T. U. met October z with
Mrs. Babeoek. having been invited by
Miss Babcock. when she displayed her
choice collection OF eurios consisting Of
articles representing every phase OF jap
anese life. either regular size or in minia-
ture. every available space in Mrs. Bah
cocks two large psrlors being filled with
them.
Rev Wilson and Captain Lester spoke
at Rockers hall Ncy. TO a large and
appreciative audience. Their presen,a-
ton Of tho Temperance question had Il
telling effect as was demonstrated the
next day by tho gfca. Prohibition vote
cast
We have this TO say in answer to what
our Republican editors said last week: II
the Republicans allowed tho Democrats
TO cast more votes for the temperance
cause than they did. why they ought to
bc ashamed Of themselves. Three OF tho
candidates pledged themselves to work
against tho saloons and Of course wo were
bound TO vote for them whether they
were Democrats or Republicans. and
their being Democrats was neither their
fault nor ours.
Tho next meeting will be hold with Mrs
W. n. Stamp. Nov. 81.
Secretary.
The Democrats did no, cast moro Pro-
hibi,ion ve,cs than tho Republicans. The
grea, bulk OF tho Prohibition vote came
from tho Republican party. Those who
voted the Prohibition ,ieke, tmos;ly origi-
nal Republieansl very generally voted for
Beatty and Meclain a strange proceed
ing which tho above docs no, explain
Tho good w. C. 7. U. ladies were simply
dupcd by some cheap talk into an unwise
poiitical action. Entarpri.cJ
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
TraveIs Of oriental pot.n.a..,.

The Shah of Persia, who is now Wis
iting in Europe, will not travel on
railroad faster than eight or ten miles
an hour. A large stan of detectives
travels with his imperial majesty. An
other Oriental potentate is also In Eu-
rope, being now in Paris on his way
to see the coronation of King Edward.
He is the maharajah of Jaipur, an In
dian ruler, who travels with suite
comprising twenty dignitaries and 1873
servants. The baggage of this party
weighs about ffty tons.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

The postoiiiee department has ordered
that the Rocky Ford postofiiee be moved
to the corner in the Knights Of Pythias
block. corner Of Main street and Swink
avenue. where 1t will remain for the next
five years.
Two eligible sites were offered the gov
ernment- It was proposed TO erect on
the Grand opera house corner new
building TO meet department requirements.
The other was the corner room of the X.
p. block. Both were offered the govern
ment practically rent free. but Of course a
fair rental was paid by business men and
citizens especially Interested IN the re-
spec,iye sites.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
Snap Shots on the Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. Winterhalter were dressed
to represent European tourists and played
the part to perfection.
Samantha. Josiah Aliens wife, was
well represented by Mrs. F. Y. Hauck.
Mr.. Hauck took the part of Josiah and
did excellently.
Miss Prudence Pegg of Pumpkin Hol-
low. Posey county. Ind, was present with
a wealth of cork-sorew curls, dress Of
the vintage of 1910, and carrying band
box, two reticules, bird cage, etc. This
character was splendidly represented by
Mrs. j. F. Mckelvey and attracted much
complimentary attention.
Sheltons excellent orchestra spent the
evening in the parors of the Godding
residence and welcomed each successive
party of tourists with strains of sweet
music.
The treasury of St. Matthew'S church
was enriched Sloo by this popular en-
tertainment.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
w. K. c. Inspection.

Wadsworth Woman's Relief Corps. No.
l6. was visited on Monday by Mrs. Emily
H. Jones, of Greeley, department presi-
dent. During the afternoon there was a
large attendance Of the members of the
command and the regular inspection held.
The meeting was thoroughly enjoyed by
all, pleasant feature being an elegant
lunch. The Corps numbers about forty
five members and is in fine working con-
dition. During Mrs. Jones stay in town
she was the guest of Mrs. John E. God
ding.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
CoIumbine Music Co...

CoIumbine Music Co...
Rocky Ford, Col.
Gentlemen: Our Stcger Piano Is In
every way as you represented and
anyone wishing n good, reliable piano
can find II In the Steger, as the tone
and quality Is of the best.
rlrs. ii. q. Sigman.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
PLAcARDs EoR SALE.

Placards reading as follows are for
sale at the Enterprise office:
Day Board.
Boarders Wanted.
S5 Fine for Hitching to Trees.
No Hunting on These Premises.
Persons Trespassing on these Prem
ises will be Prosecuted to the Full En-
tent of the Law.
Table Board by Day or Week.
Extracts from the laws required to
be posted by boarding house keepers
If they would protect themselves
against dishonest patrons.
Price cents each,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
A M E r IC A.

oh, the first sight of ones own dear
flag, after long journeying in foreign lands
We had fingered entranced with the
dreamy-eyed senoritas of Old Mexico; we
had been held fascinated under the spell
of the almond-eyed orientals of piotur-
esaue Japan; and had lost our hearts 10
the pretty, coquettish German maidens;
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

Two rooms Of tho new addition to the
Washington building have been occupied
and the rented rooms vacated. Prof.
Phillips department has boon transferred
to the Washington building.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
Rocky Ford, Col.

Rocky Ford, Col.
Mr.. G. E. Lucore,
Columbinc Music Co.
Dear Sir: 1t Is with pleasure we
say we are well pleased with our pi-
ano, and we think our daughters are
getting along fine with their music
lessons under the instructions of Miss
PomerOy.
rlrs. c. v. Kinney.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
NEW LOCATION OF PosToFFIcE.

Committees representing both sections
Of the town !. G. those north and south of
the Santa Fe's two streaks Of rust" have
been quietly at work for several months
but the general public has not been cog
nizant OF The competition until the pas,
few days.
In order TO secure possession Of tho new
site il was necessary TO purchase Stark's
stock. This was done by the Dawley
Hardware Co.
The new site is well located. finely
lighted and the interests Of the public will
be well served in the new quarters.
The removal will take place probably
next week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1902.
Coming Events.

Nov. l5-"caught in the Web"
Nov. l8-Masonie reception and lunch.
Nov. GA Thoroughbred Tramp"
Nov. 24-Dr. Miles Leeturein Epworth
League Course.
Nov. 2Z-Thanksgiying Day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14
MUCH CONVINCING EVIDENCE
These Testimonials Prove the
Great Worth of the Columbine
Music Company's Pianos.

MIR. G. z. Lucore:
rly Stcgcr piano Is alright; made
my choice after looking not only In
Otero county but elsewhere.
Mrs. Effle Hall.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

Jack Sproue, whose headquarters are
now at the fair grounds, makes special
ty of training fast horses and managing
them through the racing campaign. Mr..
Sproule is scientific educator of trotters
and PAGERS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

Mr.. G. E. Lucorc: ! am sure my
piano Is alright, and conscienti-
ously recommend 1t to any friend or
customer.
Miss Louise POmeroy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

Tho report that Hon. J. w. Beatty will
contest the election Of Hon. W. 3. Goblin
is unfounded. Mr.. Beatty will not DO q
party to such proceeding. Further
more, there is no possible ground for a
ro,,est
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

A slight rain mois;enod the soil We'd
nesday night,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

Gen. VIM. Booth, the founder Of the
Salvation Army whose headquarters are
in London, England, has decided to spend
a day at Amity and will hold meeting
on December l2.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

The Democratic oracle of the Rocky
Ford Tribune says: "Beaty felt certain
of election-so certain that the essential
points of the campaign were overlooked. =
The essential point was that Beatty re-
fused to be held up by the newspaper
men as he was two years ago. He de-
clared at that time that his position was
like that of Christ on Calvary between
two thieves.-La Junta Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

T. F. Houx is branching out, having
just purchased grocery store in Pueblo.
The Rocky Ford store will be continued
as heretofore.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

In our item concerning c.. D. Rolander's S
return to Rocky Ford mistake was
made in the time he had been away. He
left in February and tried seasons
farming in the vicinity of Fort Collins.
He was twice visited by hail and when
his crops were about matured a heavy
frost knocked him out. He is now back
fully convinced that there is no portion of
the state which equals the Arkansas val
ley for farming purposes-and Rocky
Ford is the center thereof.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

Walter Bishop is harvesting very
profitable crop Of sugar beets, portions of
his field yielding rs tons per acre.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

c. E. Lucore,
Mgr. Columbine rIusic Co.
Rocky Ford, Col.
h Dear Sir:-I am sure we are well
pleased with our piano, and will rec
ommend II to anyone wishing to
make a purchase.
Prof. ID. ID. Dodd,
Rocky Ford Commercial College.
Rocky Ford, Col, Oct. %, 1902.
Mr.. Clarence E. Lucore,
Mgr. COlumbine Music Co.,
Rocky Ford, Col.
Dear Sir:-It gives me great pleas
ure to say that the longer we have
our piano the better we like 1t. We
bought Steger of your company in
Denver In April. We have never seen
one we would exchange 1t for. l be-
lieve that can safely say that the
tone and quality is perfect and that
the Columbine Music Co. do as well
by their customers as any firm in
Colorado. We are glad to know of
your success and hope you will con-
tinue the same in your new store.
Yours very truly,
rlrs. q. p. Randall.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

The Republicans retain control Of con-
gress. Of course. says the Pueblo Chief
tan. The strange thing is that there
SHOULD have been any strong opposition 10
the maintenance Of a good and progress
i've government which has done SO much
ior the condition Of the people.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

Tho Santa Fe traveller from the east
when ne arrives in the vicinity Of Rocky
Ford is a, once impressed with the fact
that he Is in region which for high eul-
,ure and fine improvements resembles the
t.der see,ions of the east And when the
prosperous landscape has in the back
grounl the smoke Of two sugar factories
he earao, but conclude that he has struck
abei, the bcs. portion Of Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

Hon. J. H. Crowley has the plans drawn
for good residence at Fairview orch
ards.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

June Terrll's body was buried at Rich
mond, KY, Miss Vance's body was buried
in Fairmount cemetery, Denver, and DR..
Elliott is in Jail charged with murder.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-14

In preeine, No. 10 abou: sixty Prohibi-
ton votes were polled. On seven Of the
ballots no candidate for representative
was voted for. On the other Prohibition
ballots on which representative was
voted for there were only two votes for
6ebir. |, is fully safe to say that more
than eighty per cent Of the Prohibition
vote was for Beatty. Such voting was
wholly unreasonable and eanno, be de-
fenced on any grounds whatever W. B,
Gobin is an absolute abs,ainer from in
toxieants and his public expressions have
ever been in opposition to the saloon. and
we doubt not but tina, Mr.. Beatty would
feel that he was misrepresentod II !, was
stated that he was n Prohibiiionist.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-24
MOODY SQUELCHED HER.

Sew Secretary of the Navy Came ia
Conductors Rescue.
They are telling a story in Washing
ton about the new Secretary of the
Navy Mr.. Moody was riding on one
Of the Boston, surface cars and was
standing on the platform at the side
lext the gate that protected passengers
from cars coming on the other track
A lady-a Boston lady-came to the
door of the car and as it stopped start
oil to move toward the gate, which wac
hidden from her by the men standing
before it,
"Other side, please, lady" said the
conductor He was ignored as only a
born and bred Bostonian can ignore a
man. The lady took another step to
ward the gate.
You must get off the other side, y
said the conductor.
Il wish to get off on this side" came
the answer. in tones that CONCEALED
the official into momentary silence. Be
fore he could either explain or expostu
late Mr.. Moody came to his assistance
stand to one side, gentlemen" hi
remarked, quietly, according to the
New York Times. The lady wants
to climb over the gate"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-07-24
Trusts Must Row to Law.

United States Consul w. Schumann
ttatioued at Mainz, informs the State
Department that the Prussian govern
ment has lately taken steps to investi
gate the trusts and syndicates located
In the kingdom, and a circular has
been sent to the presidents of the va
rious gubernatorial districts asking the
names and memberships of trusts 10
Gated in the several districts, the MI
ture and value of the production. the
reasons for forming the trusts. theii
objects, the regulation Of price and out
Int and division of spheres of opera
ton. their statutes; what agreement.
lave been made with other trusts
what effect their formation has had or
other trusts and Industries, on the cost
of production and on prices; how th'
sale Is regulated; how export price.
compare with those asked in the home
markets; If export premiums are grant
ed: if the dividends, value of stocks
etc, of the various companies forming
the trusts have increased or not; what
IMcthods are employed to fight the com
petition of concerns outside of the
trusts: what contracts are made with
customers; the influence of the trusts
IN wages OF workmen and on trade
uniOnS