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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
WASHINGTON IS
NOT A POLITICIAN

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 29.-The fol-
lowing has been received by the Age
Herald from Booker T. Washington:
"I notice that several newspapers
have recently connected my name with
political matters in such n manner that
shows that my position is not under
stood. desire, therefore, to make the
following statement:
My life work is the promotion of
the education of my race. 1t is well
known that have always advised my
people that it is Of supreme Importance
that they should concentrate all their
thought and energy on the securing OF
homes, the cultivation of habits of
thrift, economy, skill. intelligence,
high moral character and the gaining
of the respect and confidence of their
neighbors, white and black, both in the
South and in the North. From such
teaching and counsel no influence can
ever divert me-
What conferences l have had with
the President or with any public oili-
cial have grown out of my position not
as politician, but as an educator.
"At every proper opportunity / say
to the youth of our people that they
will make mistake If they seek to
succeed in life by political activ-
1ty, or tnc nope Ol nOlulnS po-
litical Office. Now and then, however,
public questions affecting our interests
arise which are so far-reaching and so
fundamental that they transcend the
domain of politics. When such ques-
tions present themselves, in justice to
my race, make my position known.
and stand for what / see to be the
right.
1--WE cannot elevate and make useful
race of people until there is held out
to them the hope of reward for right
living. Every revised constitution
throughout the Southern states has put
premium upon intelligence. owner
ship of property. thrift and character.
"As an educator and not as a politi-
clan, strive in every honorable and
rational way to encourage tho wise and
enduring progress of my people; for If
all inspiration and hope of reward is to
| be denied them. they will oe deprived
of one of the greatest incentives to in
| telligence, industry and Righteousness.
| On the other hand, If they are encour-
aged in sensible and conservative di-
rections, they will grow year by year
into contentedness and usefulness"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
ANNUAL REPORT OF
THE MINT DIRECTOR

Washington. Nov. 2s.-Gcorge Z.
Roberts. director of the mint. in his
annual report says that the coinage
mints Mt Philadelphia. New Orleans
and San Francisco were in operation
throughout the fiscal year. In num-
Der of pieces the coinage of the year
has never been exceeded. aggresating
191, ,4i9. .5O6. but In value II has fallen
from sl36.3iO.7Sl IN 1891 to s9i.526,-
57s. this being due to the greater de-
mand for the small denominations.
Gold coinage dropped from 500 9.065.-
715 to SCI, ,9s0.572. but the stock of gold
bullion on hand increased from $780,
219.I93 to S12i.OS3.7l2. The coinage OF
silver dollars amounted to SlO.713,569.
and minor coins to S2.429.136.
The director says that the increased
capacity of the mints at Philadelphia
and San Francisco and the prospective
opening of the new mint at Denver
will give the country much greater
coinage capacity than 1t has hereto
fore had. while on the other hand the
pressure on the mints is about to re-
lax. instead of increase. The coinage
of 100000 silver dollars per month,
now required by law. will come to an
end soon by the exhaustion of the
stock of bullion. This requirement
now calls for the entire capacity OF
the New Orleans mint. When the dol
lar coinage ceases, that mint will be
idle unless work is diminished at Phil
adelphia and San Francisco to give
1t employment.
1t accordingly IS recommended that
coinage operations be discontinued at
New Orleans at the close of the cur
rent fiscal year, and that 1t be con-
Quoted hereafter as an assay office.
If coinage operations are now dis
continued at New Orleans so much OF
the machinery there as is in good con-
dition and of approved design can be
transferred to the Denver mint. and
the estimates for equipment there cor
respondingly reduced.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
New England Cattle ouaran.ined.

Washington. Nov. 29.-Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson has issued a
sweeping order directed to the mana,
gers and agents of railroads and trans.
portation companies of the United
States. stockmen and others, notify.
ing them of the establishment of a
quarantine on cattle, sheep and other
ruminants and swine in the New Eng.
land states and prohibiting the expor-
tation OF such animals from the port
of Boston until further orders.
Recent investigations in the Depart
ment of Agriculture disclosed the fact
that what is known as foot and mouth
diseases exists to an alarming extent
in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massa,
chusetts and Vermont.
Secretary Wilson said that this is
the most serious matter the depart.
ment has had to handle for some time,
but that all the resources of the de.
partment would be employed in stamp.
ing out the disease. He declared that
If 1t should spread west of the Hudson
river 1t would be nothing short of a
national calamity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
FENCES WILL BE REMOVED
FROM GOVERNMENT LAND

Denver, Nov. e9.-The News th..
morning prints the following speeia
| from Omaha:
There will be bloodshed out in Ne
braska before this land fence matter IL
done with. but ! propose tn have the
fences torn down II have to send q
force OF cavalry there to do it," said
President Roosevelt TO Colonel John =
Mosby. a special agent Of the land de-
partnient. according To statement
given out by the latter here to-day.
Il have come here with Instructions
to tear down the fences. and incident
ally to clean out the fraudulent en-
tries upon government lands which
have been made by soldiers widows. .
said coio.lei Mosby. Senator Miilard
of Nebraska. continued he. 80 not long
ago tried To get me TO suspend the law
and to let the fence matter rest until
he could get new law enacted this
winter permitting the fences to stand.
but l told him could not do it,
Colonel Mosby has been subpoenaed
to appear before the federal grand jury
Monday to tell what he knows about
the land entry frauds and the fencing
Of lands by the eattiemen.
Il want TO &c, Bartlett Richards be-
fore the jury" said he. -He could
probably tell why slSty-srfeh Eoliiern
widows arrived at Alliance on one
train and took up lands on which he
has fences"
Bartlett Richards Is one of the big
esttlemcn OF Nebraska. and is n broth
er OF the governor Of Wyoming.
Mosby will Mt once begin proceed
lnsa for the removal OF fences from
government land in Nebraska He said
that tracts containing thousands OF
acres have been fenced in by cattle
men. and that his purpose was to have
these fences torn down. After con-
fcrrins with United States District At
torncy Summers he will go to North
Platte and Alliance. where notices Will
bc served upon the alleged yloia,ors
giving them sixty days In which TO re-
move the fences.
A considerable number Of indlct-
moHts are likely to be returned. and n
good many Official heads are likely to
bc chopped OF as result of the
searching examination now being
made by the federal grand jury Into
tho alleged fraudulent land catrics In
Nebraska There is no longer reason
abie doubt that conspiracy has been
entered into by tho bis cattle COM
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

1 paaies out in he western part Of th'
state to rob the government OF mil
lions of acres of the most valuable
grazing lands. NOR is there longer rea'
sonabie doubt that in order To earES
out their plans the cattle companies
have persuaded thousands of soldiers
widows to perjnre themselves.
Your correspondent recently inter
viewed one of the widow homesteaders
and this is what she said: Il Mas sd'
yised TO call at a certain Office in Oma'
ha and TO take my husbands certificate
OF discharge from the army with me
l did SO. and Was told by gentleman
in charge OF the office that he repre-
sented a company or syndicate that was
locating soldiers widows on home
steads. and he went on to explain TO ne
how IL was done. lie said he would
buy me ticket from Omaha To Broken
Bow and return; that the agent al
Broken bow would meet me al the train
and take me to hotel. and would thea
go with me To the land ONCE. where
was TO file Il homestead claim on a
quarter section Of land. the agent pay
Ing all expenses OF the iillnE. Then
was to sign some paper. and the nsenI
would pay me s55. and ! was To come
lbtA4t A-e b'hsA's Nt6-A
Till l proved up ON the claim. when !
WAS to receive ano;heF SIS, He told
me il was all legal; tha, l diin't have
10. live on the land or even see IL: ths'
alt l had to do was 10 sign ths paper
and they would attend to all ths res,
Well. I am poor and needed the none!
and I accepted the offer. The agent
furnished me ticket from Omaha Ia
Broken Bow and return. On the trait
I met two other ladies who were go.re
to Broken How ON the same business J
was. by talking to one rGUiheE Nc
found out that the bargain wEs the
same with all OF ns. When ". go, &c
Broken bow gentleman mct Us N,
the train and took US to hotel in n
bus. Then We went TO the land oiliee
and fled on homcstsais. al we had
agreed to. Then each Of us signed
sowc paper. which the agent said was
n lease. Then he paid each Of un SIS
md We took the train for home. II
didn't COS; us cent for anything. and
we were Just tn. SIS ahead. OF course.
". didn't see the land. and never OK.
pcct TO. Indeed. don't know where Il
iA. The agent KEEP, nli tho papers. and
said he'd attend to the rect. and that's
all know about IT,"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Lived In rhree Centuries.

Denver. Nov. ga Republican spe-
cial from Trinidad yesterday says:
Isaac Van Brimer. one of the old
est residents of Las Animas county
and southern Colorado, died at his
home near Gray creek at 1870 O'Clock
this morning, at the age of 10S years
The story of his life is peculiarly
interesting. From comparative pov.
erty he arose to affluence in the sheep
business. He did not enjoy his riches
very long, however, as they were sud.
denly snatched from him. and he died
in poverty, small pension being his
only income. He was veteran of the
Mexican war and secuted with Kit
Carson. His son, George Van Brimer
is superintendent of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company's steel works al
Bessemer. A brother is a prominent
citizen and hotel proprietor of New
YOrl, City.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Earthquake in Guatemala.

San Francisco. Nov. 2s.-The vol
cano of Santa Maria was in violent
eruption when the Pacific Mail steam
er City of Panama left Champerico
for this port nine DAYS ago. While
the steamer was at Cnamperico the
mountain. far away was spouting
ashes. smoke and pumice stone, the
flakes falling in showers all over the
country.
The city OF Quezaltenango. 1t is re
ported, has been visited by ruin
Quetzaltenango is located at the base
of Santa Maria. on the eastern slope
and no fears have heretofore been en-
tertained for the towns safety. All
the damage reported has been on the
western side. reaching from the noun
tain to the seashore. thirty miles
away. That the damage has extended
across the mountains is evidence OF
the terrific activity of the volcano.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
La soufrlere Aaain Active.

Kingston, St. Vincent. Nov. PA
violent eruption of La Soufriere, the
fifth big outburst since the catastro
phe of May 7th, took place yesterday
Georgetown and the village of Chateau
Belaire. situated on the west coast OF
st. Vincent. were again evacuated by
their Inhabitants. Telephone com
munication in those districts Is inter
rupted owing to fierce lightning. Sub
terranean rumblings can be heard and
volcanic clouds are seen from this
city. The crater had been smoking
constantly since the terrific eruption
of October 10th.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Ncorces ssI; in Kentucky.

Lancaster, KY, Nov. 29.-Sheriff
Lawton attracted largo crowd before
the court houst door yesterday by the
sale of three negroes, Two women and
a man. After reading his order from
the Circuit Court directing tho sale
and the terms thereof. ne asked foi
bids. They cl:no Ia lively, aut werc
small.
The man. Charles Anderson. sold
for twelve months, brought 81. and
the women, Bell Griffin and Emma
Reed, sold tor one and three years re-
spectively, brought So each. The
three were convicted Of vagrancy and
we're ordered sold TO the highest bid
der.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
washington. Nov. 2s.-The CONNER

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The CONNER
cial Gable Company has filed with the
department of justice written ac-
ceptance of the terms and conditions
on which the president has consented
that 1t may construct a cable between
the United States and Philippines and
China.
The company will therefore now be
given the privilege of using the sound
ings taken by the government vessel
Nero, which surveyed the Pacific
ocean with the purpose of obtaining
full information as to the best route
for cable between the Pacific coast
and the Philippine islands and Asia.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Miss Masrie weleh.

trcss. All cough remedies nauscated
me. and nothing afforded me relief until
my doctor said rather In n joke. 4 gucss
Pcruna is tho only medicine that will
cure you
II told him that would certainly try
II and Immediately sent for bottle. I
found that relief came the iirst day. and
Ms keep, taking Il faithfully the cough
gradually diminished. and the soreness
left me. II IL anc."-Maggic wcich.
Address the Pcruna Medicine Co.. Co
lumbus, Ohio, for free literature on
catarrh.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Congressman shafroth Disabled.

Denver, Nov. 2s.-Congressman
John f. Shafroth will be delayed in his
arrival at Washington until several
days after the opening of Congress.
The reason for the delay is sprained
ankle. The sprain was bad one, the
ligaments of the foot being badly torn,
and the joint is encased in plaster
cast.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Cruelty to Turkeys.

Colorado Springs, Nov. 27.-This
morning Secretary Francis B. Hill Of
the Humane Society stopped fourteen
persons carrying live turkeys by the
legs. with heads hanging down. No
prosecution will be in instituted
against the offenders, but the practice
is declared to be against the law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Since Queen Alexandra has con.
sented to be godmother to the new son
OF the Duke of Manchester Grandpa
zimmerman of Cincinnati ought to be
willing to feel he could afford a first
class christening gift.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
CATARRH OF LUNGS
A Prominent Chicago Lady Cured
by Pe.rlI.na,

Miss Maggie weleh, secretary OF tho
Bets.y Ross Educational and Bcnsyo-
lent Society. writes from a.s North State
street, Chicago. Ill. the following glow
ing words concerning fcrnna:
Last fall l caught the most severe
cold ever had in my life eoushed
night and day. and my lungs and throat
became 30 sore that was In great dis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

A New York dealer sadly complains
that the newspapers are to blame for
the reduction in the prices of coal 1t
is no wonder that there are people in
this country who think the press ought
to be muzzled.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Arrangements have been made to
turn over to the creditors of the Count
and Countess De Castellane all but
100000 year of their income. How
can the poor things ever hope to pull
through on such niggardly allowance
as that?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

The report that Minister Wu had
been Seen upon the streets of Wash
ington in American attire was followed
by another equally outrageous to the
effect that the Chinese statesman had
been in conversation with a departed
ancestor at a spiritualist seance
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

The news that handwriting experts
have cleared Emperor Maximilian's
record of the treachery charge would
have been more impressive before the
MollineuX trial
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
1h.x Know a Good Ihlna.

The number OF new settlers goins
into the Sunny San Luis valley this
fall is remarkable. II you want to
get some Of our choice lands. with
TO be about IL.
For particulars write to Zeph. Chas.
Felt. 6lt-6l6 Majestic Building. Den
yer. Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

"The worlds greatest women-who
were they?" asks the New York Amer.
lean. Mrs. Carrie Nation would prob
ably says that the question should be
instead: who are they?"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Lieut.. Peary has reported for duty.
but as he is stIll on crutches he will
not be called upon to go aloft and
furl the mizzentopsail for a week or
two.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Funeral directors and embalmers of
Chicago have formed combination
and prices will be raised. We can't
die even without the octopss taking
- 30 at us.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

A New York chauffeur has been
sentenced to the penitentlary for
hurting people with his automobile.
The world is still glorious place in
some respects.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Mascagni finds that the genius is
not generally an awe-inspiring subject
mere in America. There are plenty of
geniuses over here who could have
told him about it before he came.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Running newspaper In Russia
must be hard job: there are so few
events that are 1t to print under tho
ciict OF the car.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Even though the coal strike is end.
cd the news that n Swiss savant has
discovered freezing cure for human
ills ought TO be cheering.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

A Butte. Mont. editor has fatally
shot physician. Perhaps the phy:i.
clan didn't take his paper. Now is
the time to subscribe.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
Denver Tramway Taxes Reduced.

Denver, Nov. 29.-As soon as the
county commissioners were notified
yesterday afternoon that Judge Peter
L. Palmer had dissolved the injunc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

The FIRST after-dinner speech wa,
made by Adam after eating the ample.
lie said: '-rhe woman tempted me.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Young Mr. Molllneux will neither go
ON the stage nor write book For
this relief much thanks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

A Texas old maid has adopted a
little baby. This Is the most cutting
rcbukc tha, man has ever received.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

It is rumorcd tha, King Leopold is
mentally unbalanced. His friends
apparently think there Is no other OK.
cusc for him.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Il is sald that member OF tho
American embassy n, Berlin Is TO wed
4 Boston girl. No cause Is given for
the rash act.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

coeduca,lon is failure in the Uni.
sersity OF Chicago. There Is too much
COO and too little education about Il.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

An American missionary is cap
tive at McquInex- II must be pleas
ant to be bound In Morocco.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

There isn't much to tell that ma
rine who has made s55.OOo by lend
Ing none! to his comrades.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

A ragged coat of,sa las a coll In It.
but It's an exception.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

From gridiron to madhouse" is n
newspaper headline that will cause
trouble for football enthusiasts who
have apprehensive mothers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Tho sal, trust appears to have lost
Its SAVIOR. and II Is now In order that
the scriptures should be followed lit.
orally.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

John Bull is making n bravo but
probably misguided attempt To meas.
urc swords with the Standard oil
company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

The man who does not save money
will always be poor. no matter how
much he earns.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

The castellane debts will be paid
on within tye years. by that time
they will have some more.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

A football player has been sent to
the insane asylum. II they put him
IN the violent ward he ought to feel
quite Mt home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

There are all kinds OF people In the
world except the Kind that live and
move In the historical romance.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Tho crown prince OF siam was
taken To the stock yards nj Chicago
and was dclIghicd-whcn he go,
away.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

A German scientist advocates isola.
tion as a cure for lying. Still a good
many people Will cling to their old
belief in the efficacy of the club.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

''He Is not wise that seOrns the
thought OF woman" Al any raie. he'd
better not let her know IL.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

II may be that Mr., WI needs to so
back home to brush up his Chinese
\ little.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

did you go to see the football gauie-'
Yes. but didn't stay TO attend The in
quest"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

There is no longer any doubt that
the King OF Spain Is not baby.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

It's because of their true merit that
so many smokers prefer baxisrs bulI-
head S-esRt cigar.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

Try me just once AMI am sure to
come again. Defiance Starch.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05
POSTMASTER GENERAL WOULD
EXTEND RURAL FREE DELIVERY

is based on equity and reason. that the
space which now inicrvcncs between
city and rural service should be dlmin-
lshcd by extending free delivery to
towns OF not fewer than 5000 popula-
tion. or not lcEs than 5000 gross postal
receipts.
Under existing conditions there is
inequality and injustice In the compcn-
satIon of substitute letter carriers In
free delivery cities. They pass n civil
service examination. give bond. and
provide themselves with uniforma. In
the larger cities they report daily for
duty: In the smaller towns they are re-
quircd to remain within reach OF the Of
fee. subject to call. They constitute n
reserve force. always ready to meet an
emergency. Yet. outside OF n nominal
salary of 81 per annum. they have no
fixed compensation. Their earnings
are irregular and uncertain. depending
upon the number of days they nre
called into temporary service rs sub
stitut.s and upon the fees they receive
for carrying special delivery letters.
II Is urged that the government guar
antec to each substitute letter carrier
In the larger cities. where the regular
carriers receive $1,000 n year salary.
compensation OF at least $50 per
month. and in the smaller cities. where
the regular pay IL $3.50 year. COM
pensation OF at least S25 per month.
This plan. II adopted. will insure to
each reserve carrier .the certainty of a
fixed living income. and Is not likely to
involve the government In any cons!d-
orablo expense"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

There is good bit OF similarity be-
tween lazy man and his theories They
won't work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-12-05

tion which had been issued at the In
stance OF the Municipal League. to
prevent them from rendering deci-
sion regarding the reduction of the
tax assessments of the corporations. n
resolution was adopted by the board
reducing the claim for delinquent
taxes against the Denver City Tram
way Company for the years 1896. 1897,
1898. 1899 and 1900, from s6f,al9.24 to
s25.30O. The company hod paid p art
of its taxes for the years mentioned.
The delinquent taxes we're: 1896. s3.-
1858: 1897, S11.3S7.S9; 1898. $751;
532O1; 1899, s7.o9s.OG: 1900, sii,-
1880.
Several weeks ago Charles J.
Hughes, Jr., attorney for the Tram
way company, offered to scttle the lit
igation which had been commenced
for the purpose of collecting the dclin.
quent taxes. He offered the county
commissioners S25,O0e. This offer was
accepted by the resolution OF yester.
day. The reduced amount Will be
considered compromise of the litiga-
ton now in progress.