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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
The Prosecuting Witness to Pay the
Costs.

Squire Harris had mixed case for
trial on Wednesday. G. W. Collins ac-
eused W. r. Dabney Of stealing some
honey. dishes. etc., from his home. A
search warrant was placed in the hands
of Marshal Baldwin and the goods claim
ed by Collins were found in Dabney' s
possession. When Collins went into the
Dabney home to identify the goods Dab
ney lit on him like thousand Of brick,
and only the presence Of the marshal
prevented serious scrap. For this as
sault Dabney was jailed. When the case
of theft came up for trial Collins failed to
prove that the property in question was
his, and the jury decided that it was a
case of malicious prosecution. Dabney
was acquitted and the costs assessed
against Collins.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
Mr.. Oxnard !. Confident.

Henry T. oxnard. president, Of the
American Bee, Sugar Co.. thus expresses
himself on tho present situation:
The victory won by tho beo, sugar
industry was achieved because our cause
was right. We offered several sa;isfae-
tory compromises. but they were all re-
iocted. and those opposed To US were de-
tormincd to lcgislate in way tina; would
have boon injurious to the industry.
feel great confidence in the future Of tho
bee, sugar industry in tho United States
II will undoubtedly receive protection and
encouragement il deserves.
The American Bee, Sugar company is
not and will not become allied TO the
sugar trust"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

The chaps who waste their time gath
oring postage stamps had a national
meeting in Denver a few days since,
They arc a cheeky set. as evidenced by a
resolution asking that the United States
postal authorities consul, them as To tho
choice Of portraits TO DO used on tho
postage issues Of 1908. They seem to
think tina, tho pos,otiice department
should DO run in such a way as TO con-
tribute to tho success Of their par'ie-
u!ar fad.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

A notice in the LaJunta Tribune says
that from August II to le Assessor
Adsmond would hear complaints of par
ties who thought they were enormously
assessed. Information Of this kind. in
which everybody is interested. should
have been sent to every paper in the
county. all of which would have been
glad to have published the notice as a
matter of news,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Hon. Alva Adams, at the convention Of
the Colorado Bankers association at
Colorado Springs last night, advocated
the establishment Of savings banks by
the government. This is practical bust
ness proposition, says the Pueblo Chief
tain. which is wholesome and commend
able, and which should be seriously
considered by people Of all parties and
without regard to party.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
An Explanation from VIM. Matthews.

Mention was made in last weeks issue
Of the Enterprise Of financial state
men, to be made by the Old Settlers
Reunion. So tina. there may DO no mis-
understanding as to the identity OF things.
wish to state in behalf OF tho Old
Timers Society that the two organiza-
tons are perfectly distinct. tho latter is
tho real thing. tho former was simply a
side show Of the Rocky Ford Athletic
Club. w. MATTHEWS.
Sec'y Old Timers Society.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

The operatta, Triumph of Love-" will
be given at the new opera house Friday
evening, September l2. The pretty story
of Loves triumph will be told in merry
song and speech by one hundred of the
talented young people of Rocky Ford.
They are rehearsing frequently, and are
determined to give an entertainment
worthy of the beautiful stage settings Of
the new opera house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Rainmaker Whitney's trip to Victor,
noted in last weeks Enterprise, does not
seem to have been productive of the de-
sired precipitation. The Times speaks of
his presence in the city and says that his
operations involve the use of mysterious
explosive powder This is more infor-
nation as to his methods than Mr.. Whit
ney ever gave to the Rocky Ford public.
The Victor people find Mr.. Whitney quite
mysterious, but do not seem to be willing
to put up the desired $1,000 on the
strength Of misty claims. Like the Mis-
sourians. they want to be shown some
things first.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Col Lockhart has just returned from
trip to Kansas City and other places in
that section inspecting cattle feeding
yards. to pick up new points of excel
lence. In all his travels Col. Lockhart
finds no feeding plant quite as perfect as
that which he has built at Rocky Ford,
which, however, is to be made yet more
complete by the installation of improved
cutting machinery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

The sugar beet industry Is the creates;
agricultural industry tho world has ever
known. Sugar bee,s have the advantage
over all other crops. because tho saio At
a certain price is fixed by contract before
even tho seed is Menoninoc
lMieh.l Herald.
Yos. and tre Arkansas valley. Of which
Rocky Ford is the center and emporium.
has an adoption to sugar beet culture
not exceeded in tho United States.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Hon. g. w. Swink Is man Of abun-
dan. influence and energy and by put
ting the force OF his personality into tho
valley trolley line no can make it 60. BY
SO doing he will add greatly to his past
immense services for the development Of
tho Arkansas valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

1t now looks as if the Colorado Fuel G.
Iron Co., the greatest manufacturing con-
Germ in the west, would soon pass under
such control as will make it portion of
the great steel trust While this is to be
regretted, it is probable that the change
will have no damaging effect on Pueblo's
interests.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

w. D. Baker of Kansas City is in town
for the purpose of making an experiment
in the freight shipment of cantaloupes to
test the value of his new process for
preserving fruits. Fhis is the process
spoken Of in a recent issue of the Enter
prise in connection with the successful
shipment of G. W. Prootor's Arkansas
peaches.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Tho time Of tho commissioners a, their
late meeting was largely occupied in
passing bills. Ono action Of tho board.
however. deserves especial commentator.
An application for beer saloon license a,
olney was turned down. Anything which
diseourages tho liquor traffic is on tho
right side.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

For sale or trade for income property.
in or near Rocky Ford, two thousand
sheep and ranches. Address p. o. Box
59z. Rocky Ford. Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

A trial Of the Swan Dry Powder Fire
Extinguisher was made on our streets
last evening and the test clearly showed
the wonderful fire-suppressing qualities
of the compound used. Another trial is
probable tomorrow.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Good iadgmen, Is evineed by some Of
tho ''an,i-imperialis;s'' announcing tina;
the Philippine question is now out Of
American politics. |, never ought TO
have been in.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Geo. A. Watson of Lamar was in town
yesterday in the interests of the Prowers
county fair. which will be held August
1928. Rocky Ford should have good
representation at this fair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Al the recent meeting Of the Republi-
can County Central committee !, was de-
eided to make the basis Of representation
| delegate for every 10 votes. or major
fraction thereof. cas-, for Sheriff Barr in
the election Of 1901. which will make a
convention OF i56 delegates. Il was
recommended that a, least a third Of
each delegation be women. Rocky Ford
was named as the place Of holding the
convention and the date was left for the
chairman TO fix. as the date Of the state
convention had no, yet been fixed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Every day in the week for so days |
will make your Baby's Picture Free and
give you one fine finished Cabinet Re-
member the place. Wales Gallery. up
stairs, Postoffioe Block.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

A portion of the telephone force worked
all Wednesday night to put in new
cable to repair damage done by the
late storm.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

The Patterson valley telephone line
was fully completed Wednesday and that
prosperous portion Of the county brought
within talking distance of Rocky Ford
and all Colorado
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Tho Santa Fe management has made a
big mistake in ordering tina, the word
canon shall hereafter DO spelled
canyon" on all the roads time tables.
etc. The beauty Of the name has been
spoiled. VIII tho spelling refonmer mex,
give US LaHun,a and SWATCH We hope
moi.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Albert Conner has purchased Of J. w.
Phenicie two lots in the western part of
town and has commenced the building of
a home of his own.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Abel & Co.'S Ice Cream Parlors are
headquarters for Ice Cream, Lemon Ice
and cooling drinks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Regular meals and short orders at
Abel & Co.'S Lunch Room and Ice Cream
Parlor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

wanted.-A Baker. Must be first
class. sober and neat. Apply at Denver
Bakery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Orr's Gallery is now making. and unit
September /, will continue to make Cab
met Pictures for ST per dozen cheaper
than heretofore
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Bert Shelton announces another orches-
ira dance at Rockers opera house Sat-
urday night and assures the usual good
time,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

WANTED bedroom with
bath. References. Address Box 1898.
To- 1t
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

For Sale-city Warrants bearing 8
per cent interest. Price: Face and ac-
orued interest Call at Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

The best Coffee in town is served at
Abel's Lunch Room. Try it if you don't
believe it.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

A wide cement sidewalk is being built
n front of the Grand opera house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

The Santa Fe will soon place electric
headlights on all Of its engines.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

All farmers are not always smart
Some of them have missed good thing
this year by sighting the old reliable
watermelon and raising oantaloupes and
sugar beets. Watermelons are in de-
mand at high prices and all orders can
not be filled. Next year let our original
friend, the watermelon, have more con-
sideration. There's money in it.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Ice Cream at Ginger's Candy Kitchen
and Cream Parlor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
Better Health.

Eat Onions and have better health.
25 pounds for SO cents.
100 pounds for Sl.65 at the Seed
Store. D. v. Burrell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
ACkER'S
DYSPAPSIA TABLETS

cure Dyspepsia and all disorders arising
from indigestion. Endorsed by physi-
clans everywhere. Sold by all druggists.
No cure. no pay. % cents. Trial pack
age free by writing to w. III. Hooker &
Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Neat four-room cottage for rent, 2o4
Second street. Inquire of Mrs. j. H.
Burr. ll-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
The cantaIoupe Season Opens Auspi.
ciousIy.

The shipment Of cantaloupes is just
beginning in earnest. During the past
week there have been considerable ex-
press shipments, car load lots just COM
menoing to go out. M. o, Coggins Co. S
first car left for New York this morning.
Capitol Hill will get out car today and
Newdale car tomorrow
The crop is ripening slowly but the
outlook is promising. The quality is ex-
cellent and the prospects for good prices
quite encouraging, as the eastern markets
are bare of any competitive melons,
In some fields lice are troubling the
vines, but the indications are that this
evil will have but a slightly damaging
influence on the quality or output of the
fields.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

The ninth annual meeting of the Finney
County Agricultural society will be held
at Garden City, Kas.. August 1889,
1902. Slzoo in purses in the speed
ring. Ball game each day by the Indians
of Cantonment, |. T. Other amusements
Reduced railroad rates.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Candy fresh every day at Ginger's
Candy Kitchen and Cream Parlor
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

No Mistake will be made If you buy
your fresh meats at Stauffer's Meat
Market.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

The ladies will find Abel & Co.'S Ice
Cream Parlors, two doors south of the
St. James, neat and tasty and everything
of the very best If not q regular custo-
mer, call and make their acquaintance.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Organ for sale cheap. A good instru-
ment in nice oak case. Call at Bur-
rell's Seed House.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15

Soft Drinks at Ginger's Candy Kitchen
and Cream Parlor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
CROSS-EYES.

Miss Mary Anderson Mcpherson. Kan. badly
child Her weak and panied her when
using for close work.
m Fahnstock Strengthened my without pain and now
they straight and strong My headaches entirely cured
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
DISCHARGING EARS.

Miss Annetta Mcpherson, Kan, she troubled
with discharge her with and in her
childhood Fanestocks after
the medicine three months entirely cured and have
NAMED
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
CATARRH.

Mr. Frank Sward probate judge of MCPHERSON. KAN
suffered Catarrh the FORM My
liberated and had constant dripping throat
Dr. Fahnestock and commenced
very Since cured have good of
my doctor all speak the highest of the
doctor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-15
SPECTACLES.
CATARACT.

Mr. Brantanna deputy sheriff of McPherson county for l.
years. D Fahnestoc removed cataract from right
June restored the sight that well
have recommended the doctor to great that have taken
and all are we'll pleased
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-14

those amounts, which would advance the
argument.
The census figures for 1900 appear to be
very conservative. both regarding valuations
and aggregates, and we hav used a great
many OF the figures Of the census for that
year. The figures. showing profits IN va
rious lines Of business, taken from the CEN
sus, are not "estimates;" they are com
pilations Of figures given by those in charge
OF the various establishments themselves.
and are indisputable.
In each place where estimates have been
made 1t is so noted. II the figures pre-
sented by the census and those for taxation
DO not agree, the figure presented by firms
to the assessor would naturally be mis-
leading, because OF pecuniary interests in
vowed while. on the contrary, no possible
excuse could be offered for a mlsrepresenta-
ton on the census returns, where Individual
figures are lost in compilation, so that no
Individual would gain or lose by misrepre-
sentation.
1t will be noticed, however, that in a
great many cases we have checked those
figures in other ways, and. without doubt
the presentation which we have made is a
fair one to all concerned. When the cen
sus OF 1900 is completed we predict that.
upon a careful analysis OF those returns.
that It VIII be found that from 10 TO lOb
per cent OF the value of this state, which is
In railroad property, has paid for a term OF
years 10 40 per cent of the taxes, and
this being the fact, We leave it to the peo-
pie OF Nebraska to determine whether IT
would be fair or Just TO impose further ad-
ditional taxes on the railroads, over and
ABOVE what would be imposed on Other
property.
The railroads employ in the state Of Ne
praska 1880 men, and they are all inter-
ested In having fair treatment to railroad
investors, as well as others.
railroads owning about 10 per cent = tho
wealth OF Nebraska pay 10 40 per cont of
the taxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-14
A Seasonable Talk About BLANKETS and

number of employees increased 53,516, or
nineteen per 100 miles Of line. The CLASH
fcatlon Of these employees shows that 40 ,292
were enginemen, 1856 fremen, 80. 1872 con-
ductors and 4, 493 other trainmen. There
were 47,576 switchmen, lagmen and watch
men. Omitting S,107 employees not assigned
to any of the four general divisions Of en-
ployment, 1t appears that the services of
3S,S16 employees were required for general
administration, 349, 1T for maintenance OF
way and structures, 2O6, Ais for maintenance
Of equipment and AIS, Ill for conducting
transportation.
The amount paid in salaries and wages to
employees during the year ending June 80,
1901. 1t is seen was 500, 713, 7O1, which was
$685. 4 $50 in excess of what was paid dur
ing 1900. The compensation OF the railway
employees for 1901 is equivalent to 59.27
per cent of the operating expenses Of the
railway companies and 3S.44 per cent OF
their gross earnings.
The number of passengers carried during
the year was 607, 27s, 121, showing an in
crease for the year OF sO,4l2, s91. The num-
Der of tons of freight carried was loss, $780,
44O, a decrease Of II, 45s, 7ss tons,
Rolling Stock in Use.
On June 80, 1901. there were % 1854 loco
motives in the service of the railways,
which was 1921 more than were In use the
preceding year. OF the total number OF
locomotives 10, 1874 are classed as passenger
locomotives, 22, 1889 as freight locomotives,
$3.50 as switching locomotives, the re-
mainder, 6O2, not being classified.
The total number Of cars Of all classes
in the service Of the railways on the date
stated was 1850, 1888, there having been an
increase Of 1895 in rolling stock of this
class. OF the total number OF cars, IS; $50
are assigned to the passenger service,
1,464, 1928 to the freight service and 50,536 to
the immediate service OF the railways.
These figures. however, do not include cars
owned by private companies and firms that
are used by railways, as no returns for them
are made to the commission.
The total number of casualties to persons
on account of railway accidents, as shown
for the year ending June 80. 1901, was 81, 794,
the number Of persons killed having been
1856 and the number injured 1889. OF
railway employees, ISIS were killed and
l LAP we're injured.
The number OF passengers killed during
the year was 2s2 and those injured 1888.
The corresponding figures for the previous
year were 249 and 4,12s. One out of every
400 employees was killed and one out OF
every twenty-six employees injured, accord
ing to the ratio Of casualties. With refer
ence to Misunderstanding in this term
engineers, iremen. brakemen, conductors
and other trainmen-it is shown that one
was killed for every 1876 employed and one
was injured for every thirteen employed.
One passenger was killed for every 2,l53 1859
carried and one injured for every l21, 74s
carried.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-14
THE BABY GREBE.
A Beautiful Bird that Suffers to Helm
the Fashions.

the Fashions.
When you see a woman with a band OF
white plumage almost invisibly tinted with
blue and green and more strongly with
golden brown ornamenting her hat, says a
writer In Outing, know that from one to
six OF these harmless, lovable, sweet
voiced little grebes we're stripped from
hin to vent to supply II. And when you
see that other woman wearing a cape, the
collar OF which reaches above her GERS and
the skirt to her shoulders, and It seems to
be made up OF almost indiseernible sec
lions the size OF your hand. know that each
section stands for the life Of one Of these
charming little chatterers. The breast Of
the grebe Is its curse. It's feathers are
so tiny and fine as to be almost spineless,
so thickly set they stand on end, and so
delicately colored as to render adequate
description impossible. Crested grebes are
killed without mercy for this little patch
Of rare feathering. and the little marsh
ones do not escape. There is no bird
slaughter for ~plumage more wanton, un.
less IT be that Of the egret which takes
the life OF the brooding bird for a few
beautiful feathers found on the shoulders
only at nesting time and leaves the young
to die as they may.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-14
Our Locomotive. In japan.

American locomotives have found favor
with the Japanese railroad onieials. because
they are cheaper and better than those made
In England. which is another very important
victory for American products. In medicine,
We also have the best remedy for stomach,
liver and bowel complaints that science has
ever been able to produce. namely, Hos
letters stomach Bitters. It will cure any
one suffering from dyspepsia. indigestion,
belohing, insomnia. nervousness, or malaria,
fever and aqua A trial Will eonVinoe you.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-14

that the present court, acting IN as many
cases as 1t does, cannot give the considera-
tion required by wise judgment In any
case. The decisions are possibly correct
enough and will no doubt stand with the
decisions OF any court in the land, but
while this is so the court is compelled to
deal with conclusions rather than with
reasons.
TT has been used as a reproach against
the court of Nebraska that its decisions
are not as frequently cited in other courts
as the decisions of supreme courts Of
other states. The fact is probably true,
but the only reason for this is perhaps the
fact that, while the Judgment of the Me-
braska supreme court is as good law as
the decision of any other court. the mem
bers have nc time to write exhaustive
opinions and cannot give the reasons for
the DEGREES which they make. The mere
fact Of a decision rendered in a certain
case is Of NJ advantage to the lawyer
practicing in another court and judges in
other jurisdictions will give little weight
to a decision Of which they know not the
line OF reasoning adopted by the Judge rem
dering the decision. Here in Nebraska
for years a judge having once determined
a case has been unable to give 1t further
consideration. Every moment taken to
prepare an opinion is one taken from the
consideration Of another case, SO that the
opinions have been brief. and while the
Judge has reached a conclusion in his own
mind he has not the time to formulate the
logical steps toward that conclusion in
language that can be used to elucidate
principles Of law.
Judges Need Relief.
For this reason as much as any other
the membership Of the court should be
increased to a number larger than just
enough to dispose Of the business Of the
court in the present manner. 1t will be
seen that each Of the judges are render
ing decisions at the rate Of about 100 a
year, exclusive OF the work of the COM
mission. In other states supreme judges
dispose OF from twenty-five to fifty cases
a year. Is It any wonder that the Judges
Of other states are cited as authorities
more frequently h the judges Of the Ne
braska courts? Is 1t any wonder that the
opinions are considered faulty in many
cases where they would be deemed Just
could the Judge enter upon an exposition
OF the line OF thought which led to the
conclusion?
The coming legislature cannot perma-
rently enlarge the supreme court. Its size
is fixed by the constitution. but It can
create a commission to remain in once
until the constitution can be amended "a
permit OF a permanent increase in the
body. Taking the present condition OF
the supreme court docket into eonsidera-
ton. the legislature might be wise in pro.
vising for a commission OF three at least
and these could keep the docket fairly
clear until the court could be expanded.
Two divisions would be better than one
or six commissioner rather than three
but three are almost imperative for IT IL
unjust to litigants, to lawyers and to the
judges to permit the cases to
on the docket as they have done in the
past"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-14
No substitute onered.

Say what you viii about druggists oner-
ing something lust as good" because IL
pays a better PROFIT. the fact stilI stands
that ninety-nine out OF a hundred druggists
recommend Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera
and Disrrhoea Remedy when the best rem
ady for diarrhoea is asked for, and 90 SO be-
cause they know It is the one remedy that
can always be depended upon, even in the
most severe and DANGEROUS cases.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-14
ChanEed -TYpewriter..

Yonkers Statesman: Chureh-You know
French, who keeps the restaurant
Gotham-Oh, yes.
"Well, he wants a new typewriter"
whats the matter with that cookbook
ing one he had?"
20. the other day he told her to write and
get the price Of frogs legs. and she adj
dressed the letter to the Hop Growers as
ISOLATION"