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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

Hon. w. 3. Goblin. ropfosenta;iye-elee
from o.cro county. made splendid can
vass against very strong man. Hon. J.
w. Beatty Is one Of tho Oldest and bost
known citizens Of tho county and highly
esteemed. He had served one term with
eredi, and when Mr.. Goblin was nominat-
cd by tho Republicans the Democracy
were confident that they had a walk-osor.
But as tho campaign progressed Gobin's
strength became more apparent, until
abou, a week before tho election the
signs Of tho times indicated to Mr.. Beatty
,ha, hc was making losing canvass. Mr..
Goblin goes to tho legislature with the dis
,inet understanding that he is no, VOL
cot. man. Judge Dixon is the choice OF
Southern Colorado and ought to bo Of tho
entire state.
T. r. Godding. Jr.. has scored another
great success as chairman Of tho Repub-
lean Country Central Committee. Since
the county convention he has given much
Of his time to tho work OF the campaign
and pushed il with intelligence. energy
and knowledge OF the requirements Of
the situation. Much Of the credit for the
glorious local victory is due to his excel
lent genoralship.
We regre. that j. j. Browns picture is
not at hand tina. wo might give our read
ers a portrait Of the man who is to serve
them with ability during the next two
years as county commissioner.
The defeat Of the Bueklin bill is cause
for general eongratulation.
Heavy Republican gains almost every
where, for which Roosevelt leyel-headed-
ness is largely responsible.
Every Bryan's state went Republican.
Bryan's speaking tour in Colorado
seems to have had good effect.
The Denver Republican says that the
result was due to complete revulsion
Of feeling against fusion administrations
and return Of majority of the voters
to their old political faith
The Denver News says the result was
due to the Democratic state administra-
ton falling short Of its dury-to fragrant
dishonesty in Democratic circles in Dem
YER, and to a refusal OF the Democratic
convention to recognize the Popusts.
Goblin received rs majority in Rock
Ford.
Brown got 50 majority in Rocky Ford.
McClain received majority of 5 in
La Junta.
Hon. W. 3. Goblin did some effective
campaigning during the past month. The
returns show that.
Two years ago Fowler gave Beatty
majority of 60. This year Goblin gets
majority af 8.
Otero county's all right. The melon
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
Union rIeeting Of Young Peoples
Societies.

A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held Tuesday evening. Oct %. at the
Baptist church by the young peoples
societies Of the several churches OF Rocky
Ford.
After the opening exercises auartette
from the Baptist Union consisting OF
Misses Blinn and Kohl and messrs- Crowl
and Browning. rendered musical selee-
ton.
The first paper. entitled What consti-
tutes a successful young peoples meet
ing?'' was ably handled by Mrs. Stewart
Special points were made Of both har-
mony and prayer. 1t seemed when she
had finished that nothing remained TO be
said. the subject was SO completely COW
erep. and yet in the general discussion by
Mrs. Crowl and Mr.. Hardy several more
good points were made. In fact the sub
lect seemed ineShaus;ible.
The song by Mr. Shelton and children
from the Christian society was greatly
appreciated and appropriate.
Mrs. Henry's paper. entitled. What Can
the Leader Do TO Add To the Interest Of
the Meetings?" was interesting as well as
instructive and gave many new ideas
concerning how 10 lead and keep up the
interest 4 lively discussion followed. led
by Rev, Davenport and Mr.. Shelton.
a very pleasing number came next on
the program consisting Of an especially
well rendered song by trio from the
Epworth League. consisting Of Misses
Tomlinson and Morris and Mr.. Harsin.
This was followed by a paper. What
Can the Prayer Meeting Committee Dc
TO Add 10 the Interest OF the Meetings.
by Miss Stephens. This paper displayed
much thought and practical knowledge
Of tho subject and was discussed by Miss
Brown and Mrs. Smith. both giving many
splendid ideas along this line.
The next song was duet by Mrs Wal
ter Hardy and Lloyd Pollock from the
Christian Endeayor Society. and wa
much enjoyed by all present.
Rev. Nelson followed with paper or
tho C. E. pledge. and in tho discussion
which followed Miss wrigh, told about
tho League pledge and Mr.. Blnn explain
cd tho Baptist Union pledge. II seems
they arc all similar. tho aim being TO fol-
low In the footsteps Of tho Master. Their
came tho closing song and bcncdiesion
Tho meeting was decided success ir
every sense Of tho word and much credit
Is due TO the committee who have worked
so faithfully in paving the way for the
frs; successful union meeting we have
had. and we trust there will bc many
more TO follow.
Ono Who Was There.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
Estate Easily Settled.

An attorney from Houston. Tex.,-
tells this story Of Judge Roy Bean,
Justice of the peace in the Lone Star
state, who is known better as THE
Law West of the Pecos River:
He held n coroner's inquest on a
Mexican who had been found dead
near the Pecos river. The jury brought
in a verdict of accidental death. The
crowd was dispensing when the Judge
called them back.
"There is another matter to attend
to-" he said. "On this mans body was
found $50 and six.shooter. 1t is
contrary to the laws of Texas and to
the peace and dignity of the state to
carry concealed weapons. Therefore
confiscate the revolver and fine the
deceased 81. The costs in the case
are $40, which just settles his estate" "
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
CHICAGO a THIRSTY TOWN.
Enough Whisky and Beer Drunk In .
Year to Float Ships.

The prohibition campaign book,
compiled and edited by Alonzo e. Will
son of Chicago. is out. The book Is
in pamphlet form and fills 100 pages.
Some interesting data are contained
and as reference guide 1t Is invalu'
able to lecturers and speakers who
are working against the rum traffic.
Among the other things the book
contains is the announcement that
Chicago is the most Incorporate city
in the country. Mr.. Wilson has used
figures that show Chicago to have
saloons that If put side by side would
reach thirty-one miles long. The
churches would make eight miles.
L. p. CASTOR has an article In the
book in which he says: "The liquors
consumed in Chicago last year would
float the biggest ship on the lakes
and If put in a mammoth vat would
completely immerse the Masonic
Temple" He says there are 6.733 sa.
looms in the city and that the cost of
intoxicants sold last year amounted to
$125,739,1SS. The book is printed by
the United Prohibition Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
REPUBLICAN VICTORY
in STATE AND UNION.
The County, State and Nation Endorse Republican Prn'
ciples, Insuring Happy Continuation Of the
Era Of Republican Prosperity.

county made a good competition with
MIR. PeabOdy's own county Of Fremont in
rolling up votes for him.-Pusblo Chief
tain.
Wednesday few local democrats with
more money than good political Judgment,
passed several hundred dollars into the
pockets Of Republicans. because Of dii-
ference Of opinion as to the result.
The Bueklin amendment was defeated
by zZ2.
The change Of elections amendment
was carried by zll.
The e-hour amendment was carried by
Sal.
The Prohibition vote was 25l. Of which
1853 were cast in Rocky Ford and 81 in
La Junta. Nine Mile was the only pre-
einet which did not have Prohibition
votes.
G. W. Higgins was elected constable by
a majority Of 2o2.
Socialis, vote in the county. 81.
The Peoples Party polled 80 votes for
goyenor.l
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
Administrators Notice.
Estate of John G. whitaker. Deceased.

Estate of John G. Whitaker. Deceased.
The Undersigned. having been appointed
administrator of the estate of John C. Whit
aker, late of the County of Otcro. in the state
OF Colorado. deceased. hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of said Otcro county. Mt the court house in
La Junta. in said county. at the November
term. 1902. on the first Monday In December
next, at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose ofhaving the same
adjusted. All persons indebted to said cs-
tate are requested to make immediate pay
mcnt to the undersigned
Dated at Rocky Ford. Colo, this 3rd day OF
November. a. ID. 1902.
2a-26 Peter Torrance. Administrators.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

As expected. Tuesdays election in
Rocky Ford was very quiet. not over half
the registered vote was polled. There
was an unexpected amount OF scratch
ing.
Colorado elects the entire Republican
state ticket and two congressman. The
legislature is close but in all probability
will have Republican majority. thereby
securing Republican United States sen
ator.
Congress is safely Republican insuring
that no disastrous national legislation can
succeed.
Take the resul, in the nation at large
and Republicans have cause for great
satisfaction.
All Democrats. and many Republicans.
are astonished at the sweeping character
Of our victory.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
CORRESPONDENCE
ON Err.

Tho settlers a; omer arc building a
new school house.
Chas Cheney has sold his hord Of g.
900 sheep To F. F. Spinnoy. OF omer.
Luz Gonzalez. an extensive sheep rais-
or Of waiscnburg. was in town Saturday
hunting market for 1000 choice lambs
that he is now holding at omer.
WIN. H. Smith. Of omor has shipped
two train loads Of grass steers to tho St.
Joe markets. but as the prices were SO
unsatisfactory he is rounding up the bal
ancc Of his cattle and intends taking them
near tho Spanish Peaks whore tho range
Is bcttor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
Inc Cow osiecte 4.

2 A missionary, speaking in London
:he other day, said that in response to
appeals for various articles for use
on an African farm a milking stool
was sent to him from England. He
gave it to the negro whose duty 1t
was to milk the cows, with intunc'
tions to use it. on the first day the
negro returned home from the COW
sheds bruised and battered, nut with
an empty pail. When asked for an
explanation of his lazinoss. he e
piled: milk stool very nee. masGr
but she won't sit on it,"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
Lates. Folly of Society Women.

White, fluffy dogs are now all the
rage among New York's exclusives.
Mrs. John Jacob Astor started the fad.
When she goes for drive in her
brougham little white poodle that
matches her boa sits on the seat be.
side her Other society women soon
took up the fad. Now nearly every
carriage on the avenue or in the
park contains its little white, fluffy
dog. The only ornament allowed the
dog is white or colored bow around
Its neck.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
History OF the stexsr Plano.

Clarence Lucore was in Denver last
week and from a personal memorandum
of R. T. Cassell. proprietor Of the colum-
bine Music Co.. he obtained the following
information in regard to the manufacture
Of the Steger piano:
"Mr. Steger. German by birth. good
mechanic and musician. first worked in a
piano factory at Chicago. He then went
into the business Of selling pianos at re-
tail and made considerable money in that
business. About twenty or twenty-five
years ago he bought tract Of land about
twenty miles from Chicago and started a
piano factory on his own account. He
brought his operatives with him. and in
duced them all TO take little stock in
the concern. Now there are between
5000 and 1000 people gathered around
the place in a town named Steger. The
business is quite profitable and every year
he gays dividend TO the stockholders.
They have recently completed a new ad-
dition 10 the factory and in short time
they will be turning out pianos at the
rate Of Fifty every day. They make only
first-class instruments. taking a great
deal Of pride in the quality and being
very anxious To keep the quality up to the
standard. Mr.. Steger's two sons are
with him in the business. one OF them be-
| ing foreman Of tho establishment The
old gentleman recently said To Mr., Cas-
sell. III you know any way to improve
this instrument. or any improvement that
can be made in it. wish you would 10,
me know and give me the benefit Of your
suggestions as there is nothing too good
for this piano They have spent very
little money in advertising. Tho insiru-
ment has won its way on its merits. but
the young folks are now beginning to ad-
yer,ise. Their piano ranks among the
very best: much better than the Kimbell.
and equally as good as the chickering.
Mr.. Steger says he has the S,einway
scale. Mr.. Cassel says there is no better
plano made anywhere than the S,eger."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
LOVELY WOMEN OF EUROPE
Every Nation Has Its Peculiar Type
of Beauty.


Every nation has Its peculiar type
of feminine beauty. The American
woman, whom Americans think is the
loveliest of them all, would play an
inconspicuous par. IN beauty show
at Constantinople. in Algiers or in
Vienna, where the facial features,
dress, manners, customs and styles
are vastly at variance with the Glib
son girl or her cousins.
The Egyptian woman still clings to
blousy dress. patterned something
on the order of the Chinese panta-
loon. The march of civilization has
had no effect upon the women of
Egypt. But it costs more to dress one
of its beauties for year than 1t re-
quires to keep an American woman
clothed for twice that period.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
OBITUARY..

I,aico Floranee Brayson Said was horn
in Picket, county Tenn. Aug. z. 1873.
She moved with her parents to Nebraska
where she grew to womanhood. receiving
a good education and teaching for a time
She was marrisd Harvey Said. juno IL,
1900 The young couple moved to Rocky
Fordabout two years ago. Mrs. Said ioined
the Disciple church. living faithful christ
ian life and died triumphant in tho faith
Of tho Lord Jesus. Nov. %. aged "a
years. 2 months and 26 days. She leaves
to mourn her loss a loving husband and
two young children who can never know
a mothers grea. love. The funeral was
held a. the bereaved home on Tuesday
services being conducted by Rev. Wilson
Mills.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER I, 1902

When Uncle Sam decides to make a
few alterations in his Tariff barn the
Democrats would have him do il by tear
ing down the barn and destroying the
contents. Uncle Sam. however. will call
in the man who built the barn and make
good iob Of 1.-THE Republican party
and those Improvements will be made
with nea,ness and dispatch. adding TO the
usefulness Of the structure,-Redding.
Cal. Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

Day Board
Boarders Wanted
SIS Fine for Hitching to Trees.
No Hunting on These Premises.
Persons Trespassing on these Prem
ises will be Prosecuted to the Full Ex-
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 8 cents each.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

Our local W. C. T. U. needs leader Of
good Judgment This organization is a
noble one and has done an immense
amount Of good. Il has very important
mission and It is matter Of regret that
It's influence sgains; tho saloon in Rocky
Ford was weakened by its members taxi
ing active part IN partisan politics in the
late election. The most active members
Of tho organization were very industrious
in working for the county Democratic
ticket. making the w. C. T. u. SO far as
these members were concerned. an annex
Of the Democratic party. All tho minis
ters were asked to preach sermons on
temperance the Sunday evening previous
to the election. and when Tuesday came
many W. C. T. U. ladies crippled the or
ganization's anti-saloon influence by being
very active in securing votes for Beatty
and McClain. 1t was shrewd political
move on the part Of those gentlemen to
enlist the services Of these ladies. but it
was tough on the unions local influence
in its special line Of benificent work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

The ladies' of the Baptist church desire
to announce that they will have supply
of home made cakes, pies, bread, ETC., on
sale every Saturday afternoon at the Bee
Hive Grocery, and they solicit your pat
ronage. 2l-tf p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07
Early Birds.


An English noblcman In III health
was out one morning carly. waariiy
taking constitutional. Walking
along his game preserves. he turned
n sharp corner and came face to face
with an Irishman who had the rcputa
tion OF being nm inveteratc poachcf
Putting his hands and what they
held behind him. hs preserved n psr.
fcctiy virtuous aspect. while the gen.
tlcman hailed him cordially with.
Good morning. Pat"
Good marnin. yer hancr. An
phwat brings yer hnncr out 80 airiy
this marnin'!'
I'm Just waikin. around. Pat. to
see II I can get nm appetite for my
breakfast. And what brings you out
10 early. Pntg'
"och be jabbcrs. oi'm Jest a.waik.
In around To see II oi can't git q
brcakfasht fer me oppctte!"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

Who was elected Justice OF tho peace
by majority OF 2o5.
The failure Of some election officers to
keep copies Of the returns. and tho delay
in canvassing the vote at La Junta re-
dueed the amount OF election figures in
this issue.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

A few days since Fenlason & Gretchen
sold 40 acres of Chas. Hills land near
Newdale to J. p. Mullowney for $4,000.
Newdale soil is valuable because of what
It produces.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

The county eommissi onors yesterday
commenced an important and long ses-
sion. Revenue matters will occupy much
of their time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

Hon. G. w. Swins. we are pleased To
learn. has found time TO give some a,,en-
ton TO the organization OF tho proposed
cold storage company. a start for which
was made some months ago. This is one
Of the most impor;an, additions new
needed to Rocky Ford's varied industrial
enterprises. a cold storage plant will DO
Of immense benefit in the preservation Of
fruits. melons. meats. etc. Tho plant
bull, on tho proper scale Of size ough. to
bo able to furnish artificial iee for tho on
tire valley. Blu; its chief value would be
in handling tho products OF tho orchard
and marke, garden. Mr.. Swink deserves
tho good will and financial support Of
every publie-spiri;ed citizen in this work.
and We ;rus; that he will have such CO.
operation ,ha, $4,000 plan, will bo in
full operation during tho summer Of 1908.
II Rocky Ford does no. inaugurate an
enterprise Of such self-oyident necessity
some other town will. Let US maintain
our reputation for push and organize this
company without delay.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

The Rocky Mountain News, the faithful
organ Of Organism in Colorado informs us
that business was suspended" in Durango
and elsewhere on the occasion Of VIII
liam's visit to that town. AS matter Of
fact this is one reason why the people of
the country refused twice to adopt the
Bryann theory. They feared that business
would continue to be spended.-Colo-
rado Springs Telegraph.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

Democrats are counting upon getting
control Of the lower house Of congress be-
cause Of the general apathy and indiifer-
enee on the part Of the people. That
there Is danger Of such thing coming TO
pass for the reasons mentioned there can
be no doubt, IL was such condition Of
affairs which preceded tho Democratic
victory Of 1892. Il must DO said. though.
that this is no; TO the credi, Of the Demo-
cratic party. II again shows conelusiyely
that the Democratic party is not the party
Of the people. !; is not party which
the American people depend upor when
fully alive to their best interests. Its
only hope for success in recent years
seems To lie in the fact that when the
people become prosperous they become
Indifferent. in a measure. 10 politics.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-11-07

The recent large gathering Of German
Baptist ministers in Rocky Ford is going
to be Of much value to the valley in a
business way. While here the local
brethren took especial pains to show up
the advantages of the country and our
visitors went to their various homes with
a splendid impression of the Rocky Ford
country. They cannot but tell their
friends and neighbors and the result will
be an increased immigration of most
excellent class Of citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-08
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY
BY Bagley, Who Shot Fuller, Mistakinq
Him for a Deer.

Skowhegan. Me-, Nov. 7.-(SpeciaD.
The preliminary hearing in the mat
ter of the complaint against Arthur H.
fatally wouniing David Fuller in the
woods near Brassau Lake, on Tuesday
last, was held before Judge Bachelor,
at the grand jury room, Friday morn
ing. Bagley was represented by For
rest Goodwin, Esq, County Attorney
Cover appearing for the State.
Through his counsel, the respondent
entered a plea of not guilty, and
waived an examination. Bail was fixed
in the sum of $1,000. for the appearance
of the respondent before the grand jury
at the December term
The extent of sympathy which is felt
for the young man was evidenced by
the number of his friends who appear
ed to furnish bail for him. A number
of the leading citizens of Clinton, rep
resenting property aggregating 100000
including one ex-senator, one repre-
sentative and several prominent men,
bers of lodges Of which Bagley is a
member. recognized in his behalf
Those whose recognizances We're taken
were Orrin Learned, John NJ. Jewell,
DR.. A. A. Shaw. Willis l. Cain. Alton
Richardson and Solomon P. Felker,
Clinton. and Asa c. Brown and Har-
low Fl. Bagley, Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-08
A MEAN BATH MAN
Arrested for Not Supporting Wife and
Six Children.

Bath, Me-, Nov. 7.-(SpeciaD.- Peter
II. Doucette was arrested, this after
noon. on complaint of Albert l.. Strout,
chairman of the overseers of the poor,
charged with non-support of his family.
According to the story told by Mr..
Strout. Doucette is a strong. able-bod-
led man and a good ship carpenter. but
he got into such financial straits year
ago that the city has since been pay
ing his house rent, suppOsing that he
would provide for his family.
Mrs. Doucette. this morning, went to
Mr.. Strout and complained that her
husband left home, yesterday. and that
herself and six small children, ranging
from three to eight years. had nothing
to eat Mr.. Strout at once gave her
an order on a local grocer for 81 and
she got a few necessities.
Mr.. Doucette came home. this noon,
and finding that his wife had prepared
a good dinner he ate the greater part
of the food on the table and then made
his disappearance. Mr.. otrout, or
learning this. had the man arrested and
he will appear against him when the
case is heard before Judge Fogg in the
municipal court, tomorrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-08
CORNISH TRAPPED.
Denies Former Testimony in
Attempting to Save Himself.
Contradicts Brown 0vercoat Admis-
sion Made at Last Trial.
Arguments to Be Made, Monday-ver.
dict Expected, Tuesday.

New York. Nov. THE taking of
evidence in the second trial of Roland
B. Molineux for the murder of Mrs.
Katherine j. Adams was ended. today.
and court was adjourned until Monday,
when the arguments of counsel will be
made. A verdict is looked for on Tues
day.
Then sensational turn given to the
testimony for the defence. yesterday,
when Mrs. Anna Stephenson, wife OF
a Brooklyn policeman, said she thought
Cornish was the man she saw mail the
poison package. was continued. today
Cornish was recalled 20 the stand and
was asked whether he had brown
overcoat in 1898. Mrs. Stephenson said
the man she saw mail the poison pack
age wore Il brown overcoat.
Cornish said. today. he had no over
coat at all that winter and then Mr..
Black read from the minutes Of the last
trial to show that Cornish had testified
at that time that he had only one over
coat and that it was brown.
The husband of Mrs. Stephenson tes-
tilted that he had not reported his
story to the authorities, because ne
didn't take any stock in it"