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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
FRIDAY. JULY 10, 1903.

4 recent issue OF the Beet Sugar Ga
zsits has an extensive article reviewing
the beet sugar Industry Of the country.
It's struggles. its friends and It's import
anes, The article closes as follows; IF
ever man has stood forth in behalf Of
an industry that would benefit the farm
ers in this country, and labor and skilled
mechanics as well. that individual is
Henry T. oxnsrd. Like all Of US. he may
no, have been wholly unselfsh. and he
may not always have presented stub
born front. but with all that we have
little to do and il in no way concerns an
examination Of labor well spent in be-
half Of the development Of great nation
al industry that needs more protection 10
advance Il than !, receives, far less abuse
and more than all slss-lsssof antagonls-
tic legislation in the interests Of exploit
ers, foreigners and trusts. With the help
Of honest. intelligent and patriotic legisla-
tors and but ons-hali Of the energy al
ready exhibited and with no more adverse
legislation this industry will rise to con-
found is onsmiEs and shower upon the
country manifold benefits tina, few now
appreciate"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Purging the Postoiiiec.

Evening Wtscsnstns
The republican party has proved iisolf
unique among political organizations by
demonstrating It's ability TO reform abuses
within itself while riding on tho full tide
Of place and power. That was what Il
did in tho whisky ring cases when Grant
was president, That Is what Il Is doing
IN tho case Of tho postoffiec irregularities
now. The motto Of the Roosevelt admin
isiration Is the same as was that Of tho
Grant administration no guilty man
ESCAPED" Il Is in vain for democratic
newspapers 10 try 70 make democratic
capital out Of what is going on in tho
postoftiee department they arc
deyoting themselves TO tho at;emp; with
tho desperation Of the man who took his
gun and said he would have TO bring
down game because there was nothing in
tho house 10 eat
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
cause for Thankfulness.

Lieut.-Col. r. II. Pratt, who recent.
ly resigned from the dictatorship of
the Carlisle Indian school. once slept
in a tent with eight young men. all
Of whom snored. Col. Pratt listened
in disgust to the medley OF gurgles,
grunts and means. In this horrible
chorus each participants snore could
be distinctly heard for each had In
It something Characteristic and unique.
Col Pratt writhed and fretted. A man
on his left snUred nervously, with a
kind of huttering. wavering accent.
His was perhaps the most unbearable
srore of all. Suddenly the snore
ceased-its producer snorted and then
lay very quiet.
THANK heaven" murmured Col.
Pratt, zone is dead"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
School Board Notes.

The school board is not allowing the
heated term to prevent attention to duties,
Among the recent business transacted is
the following:
A new high school course has been
adopted which will be published in an
early edition Of the Enterprise.
Three more teachers have been select
ed: Prof. Phillip, Miss Edith Bacon and
Miss Virginia Powell of Slater, Mo.
Two vacancies remain to be filled.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
appreciate

License for hunting must be obtained
from the county clerk. Persons hunting
~ithou, license will be subiee, To pen
atty Of s25 To $500 and imprisonment.
The cost Of a license TO residents Is 81
ard to non-residsnts S25. 4 guide for
hunters must pay SIS 4 year and also
have general license. The open season
for an,elopss has been closed Until 1907.
also upon all other animals osesp, deer.
which Is limited TO one animal during tho
open season.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Two More Dishonest Contractors.

For the past six weeks Frank Bun
yard and Claib Womaok have made
Rocky Ford headquarters while thinning
beet fields under contract. They left town
yesterday leaving considerable sum due
the boys who worked for them, and also
owing the Rockford hotel about $40. Ef-
forts are being made to apprehend the
scamps.
Query: How much longer are the boys
going to trust strangers who contract to
thin beets9 They have now had four
costly lessons.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Some OF the citizens Of tho lower Ar
kansas valley seem to be losing their grip
on good Judgment Las Animas and La
mar are adjoining towns and each will
have fair this fall. But, incredible as II
may seem, they have fixed upon the
same dates. A very moderate exercise
a good horse sense would have provided
different dates, that the two fairs might
work to the advantage Of each other in
stead OF being rivals. We don't know
who is to blame, but somebody is entitled
to emphatic oensure.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Rocky Ford is doing its part toward
swelling the host Of Christian Endeavor-
ers in Denver this week. Among those
who have iourreyed to that temporary
Meca we have caughtth following names:
Misses Edith Young, Stella Knight, Au-
drey Wolfe. Edwinna Shelton and Mar
Earet Mitchell, W. r. Hardey. Rev. W. /.
Davenport and family, Rev. M. M. Mel
son, George Richie, Garland Shelton and
l. J. Henry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

II the militia at Evansville is to be con-
demsd at all it is for not firing on the
mob sooner. When mobs once UNDER
stand that tho representatives Of tho law
will do deadly shooting there will bo few
or Of such disgraeoful outbreaks. a mob
will not listen to reason and has respect
TOT nothing except force. There should
DO more instances Of lawful firing into
mebs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Don't go to Kansas on uncertainties
hunting work when there is large un-
filled demand at home Men are badly
needed all over the Arkansas valley, but
farmers should not be asked to pay the
fancy prices which it is alleged Kansas
farmers are paying. Laborers going to
Kansas may find the conditions very diff
forent from the promises of labor agents.
Stay in Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Nelson Geryais. brother Of our fellow
citizen. Paul Geryais. two years ago
bought a three-acrc orchard tract near
Canon City for 81. 500 per acre. He has
been offered $4,000 for It but fears 10
set price lest somebody take him up.
The Canon City country beats the Rocky
Ford country somewhat as q fruit region.
but not enough to account for the differ
eneo in the prices Of orchard lands in the
two localities.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

From what has been called Deaths
Valley. now known as Coachella valley
in California, Dodge Hale sent his wife a
crate of Rocky Ford cantaloupes grown
below sea level and in a temperature Of
100 degrees in the shade. A sample
which reached the Enterprise shows that
even almost a mile lower altitude than
normal cannot knock the fine flavor out of
our famous Melted Gems. Thanks.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

August lst the second half Of the taxes
Of 1908 will be due and payable. II not
paid by August ! interest will be charged
at the rate Of ! i per cent. per month.
This same rate applies to whatever por-
ton Of the first half which has not been
paid Up to that date interest on the first
half has been charged at the rate Of one
per cent. per mcnth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The oity's big well is approaching COM
pletion. Two pumps each throwing 200
gallons per minute and are busy keeping
the water out Of the way of the work kmen.
The well promises to be a watery treasure.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The glorious Fourth passed off very
quietly in Rocky Ford. Quietly" is to be
understood in a modified sense as there
was the usual amount Of patriotic noise
But there was no public celebration, many
of our citizens swelling the crowds Of the
neighboring towns.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Governor Peabody has issued proels-
nation eonyening the fourteenth general
assembly in extra session Monday. July
goth. for the single purpose Of passing an
appropriation bill. the courts having failed
70 clear up tho clouds alleged to res, upon
the first passing Of tho bill.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our thanks to all
who so kindly extended their aid during
the illness and death of our brother and
uncle. Robt. Matthews.
Mrs. G. W. Vaughan!
Robt. James and family.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Good progress if being made on the
extensive addition to the sugar companys
plant and the campaign Of l9o5 will find
the factory in far better shape than ever
before and the outlook for splendid crop
of beots is most excellent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

When in Pueblo on Monday We found
Secretary Shireman of the State Fair
busy at his desk working up interest in
the coming exposition. Among the letters
he was answering was one from noted
lady rider who has been with Buffalo Bills
shows, and with whom an arrangement
will doubtless be made to appear at Pu-
oblo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The Normal Institute of the Eighth Dis
trict, which district consists of Baca, Bent
Kiowa, Prowers and Otero countys, will
be held in the High School building of La
Junta, August 3D. 18th. An interest
ing and valuable program has been pro-
vided. and the attendance should be large
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The graduating exercises of the Dodds
Commercial College which were post
poned one week on account Of the comed-
ian who had a prominent part on the pro-
gram, failing to reach Rocky Ford in time
The exercises which are free. and to
which all are invited will occur on Thurs
day evening Univ 6 at the Grand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The lawn ists given by tho wonans
Guild Of St Matthews church on Tues
day evening was a very enjoyable affair
The beautiful grounds around the home
Of E. J. Smith were thronged with tho
youth and beauty Of Rocky Ford. The
grsphophone, which was s!Sill;llly manip-
ula;ed BY Wan Loekhar;, added greatly To
tho evenings enjoyment. We understand
tho receipts were satisfactory to tho
ladles.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The National Entertainment Company's
exhibition at the Grand next Saturday
night will present the finest display Of
moving pictures ever exhibited in one eve
ming in the United States. The marvels
to be shown will astonish everybody. It
is show that you can't afford to miss.
Tickets 25 and 55c; children Sc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Frank Crowley has sold the Holly
News to ]. Frost Liggett OF Lamar. Mr..
Liggett now owns three papers. He
must be man Of superabundant good
nature to say nothing Of the business
ability required to run three papers and
make them all pay.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Died. in Newdale. Sunday, July 5th. at
the home Of r. James. Robert Matthews,
aged SO years. Funeral services were
conducted on Tuesday by Rev. Wilson
Mills of the Rocky Ford Baptist church.
MIR. Matthews was born in Randolph
county Illinois. July 5lst 1855. When
quite young he joined the Reformed Pres
byterian church. uniting later in life with
the United Presbyterian church. He was
married to Mile Neil Feb. Z. 1881. Two
daughters were born to this union. both Of
whom are living. His wife preceded him
to the better land few years ago. He
resided in Illinois his entire life. coming to
Colorado in search OF health two weeks
previous to his death. He leaves two
daughters, one sister, two brothers and
numerous friends and relatives to mourn
his loss
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The weather continues to provide the
heat needed for the growth of crops.
This in connection with the presence of
the necessary moisture puts farmers in a
good humor, excepting where they have
not been able to secure adequate
amount Of help.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The A. 3. S. Co. base ball team on the
return from tho ball game at ordway
came to grief. When in the middle OF the
Arkansas at the old rocky ford the mules
refused to bulge and the entire party was
compelled TO wade to shore.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Twelve and one-half cent Pereales,
light or dark cOlors. now Ztse.
Fred g. Thede & Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

We will buy your hay Rocky Ford
Trading Co. II.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

SIPS Ladies and Misses Lace Slippers
and oxfords now s6e.-Fred G. Thede &
Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Iron Beds, Mattresses. Cots and Bed
Springs at
6. Tho Burkdall Hardware Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Straw Hats.

Mems. Womsn's and children's reduced
To prices that you cannot keep from buy
ing. II you need a 81 hat Ladies' OF
Mans. buy il for soc at
Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Millinery at half price Fred G. Thcdc
& Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The La Junta Tribune last week wrap
ped its Fourth Of July edition in red paper
and provided a bit of twine to project
from one end. twas a very close imita-
ton of a canon fire cracker. However,
this stroke of enterprise had its cloud.
Many subscribers did not recognize the
paper and consigned the bogus fireworks
to the waste basket, thinking it new
dodge of the shrewd advertiser.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Died.

Died. Sunday last, in Newdale. the in
fant child of L. N. Davenport, aged four
months. Funeral services were conduct
ed at the bereayed home on Monday by
Rev. r. J. Davenport. and the interment
conducted under the direction Of Under
taker Sprinkler.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Poisonous Atmosphere

One cannot survive in an atmos.
phere containing more than one part
Of carbonic acid gas to 232 OF air.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
CHURCH NEWS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
hN@hA iAhs N'N~Naas
tRey. 4. z, Welsh, Pastorl

AANNfs ~ T. ~ -A7lis = 09hSfsf
Nswdsle Preaching at Nswdale school
house every SUNDAY morning at eleven
O'Clock.
Swink Preaching al Swink every Sun
day afternoon at three o'clock.
lafayette School House, Sund a y
School at 2:5O p. m preaching at Z:5o
p, m; Young People meeting at 6:i5 p,
N. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evening
You are cordially invited.
GgRsAs HAPTsT gFETRzS.
Services every Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 1000 a. m: preaching
services at 1890 a. r1 Evening services
at 1880, Ministers G, {. Studebaker.
@. Neyingsr. j. C. Fundsrburgh. j. NJ.
Elliott, bliss Emma Fisher. suPerintsnd-
snt Of Sunday school
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Regular services a. the Christian
church AZ the usual hours,
Mrs, Homer Collin Of Duluth will sing
next Sunday morning In the Christian
church in K, p. hall. and in the evening
at the Baptist church
ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH EPISCOPAL
Regular services a. the usual hours in
the old Masonic hall
Morning sermon. a Nations Danger
From Excessive Wealth Special music
with violin solo by Miss Birdseye.
All are welcome.
The services az S., Matthew's Episeo-
pal church were attended by large con-
grogauon. Tho rector preached a SER
mon on tho duty Of remembering and rev.
1ranzing tho men who made US a nation.
and said the public school system must be
maintained as the efficient agent 70 fuse
heterogeneous slomenls that come TO our
shores into one harmonious whole. TIE
sermon vas listened % with marked at
isniion. The music was Of a high order.
Miss Coleman sang solo. One Swee,ly
Solemn Thought" yap efficiently. The
young lady is a decided acquisition 70
Rocky Ford musical circles. Sns was
accompanied on tho organ by Miss Nc
Bride and on tho violin by Miss Birdseye.
a talented musician r0w on visit with
Miss Mcbride.
CHRISTIAN SslEHeE.
Subject: -Saeromeat."
METHODIST CHURCH.
Morning. MARY and Martha. or the two
Services" Eve. preaching by the Presid-
Ing Elder J, F. Harris, Hymns s. 465.
5s4. 254. 25o. 225.
". :. Quarterly Meeting next Sunday.
Presiding Elder Harris preaching in tho
evening and administering the sasremen,.
Tho quarterly conference will DO held a,
9 ., m. Monday.
4 cordial welcome 20 al services.
Tho pesuliarity Of tho editorial MSS.
must have caused Bishop crans;on TO ap-
pear as Bishop Evans" in last weeks
Enterprise.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Services as usual morning and evening.
Morning. "Co-LAbourers:" evening. The
Hand Of Jesus
4 cordial invitation is extended the
public.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. Davenport being absent on his
summer vacation igare will be no preach
ing at tho Pr0sbytsisn church until the
second Sunday in August,
Tho ladies' Missionary Society Of the
tlcsutttlihH SllHISU VIII Hltck Win NTs'
Niche. instead Of hrs MaItby. Thursday
after noon at 2 o'clock.
A new lodge Of workmon 30 strong.
was, instituted Wednesday evening by
organizer Lille.
Water Commissioner Kendig promises
US better irrigation pressure on Monday.
The present trouble was caused by the
new well excavation breaking the cement
bottom Of the wator works eistern. pre-
venting It's use.
When in Pueblo on Monday We found
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

$3.50 Ladies new style White Waists
now S2.2e.- Fred G. Thedc 4. Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Wash Suits.

Worth 81. now zse. Our s2.es suits
for S2.4z. Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Wash Skirts.

To close out-Plain White Duck. now
4ze; Crash and Figured Duck. worth z5c
clean out price. AIc at
Ramsay & 5yars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Large fringed. White Bed Spreads only
e9e at Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Ladies 55 and Z5e fancy drop stitch
hose. now SO eonts.-Fred G. Thede &
Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Ladies'. Misses and Boys 1876 fast
Black Hose, now e1.e.-Fred G. Thede &
Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

wsn;sd-k competent girl FOR general
housewors. Enquire at Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
SNOW WIN sion slfe Bullet.

a Martini rife bullet fired at
distance of fifty yards will not pass
through a wall of snow four feet
thick.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

For Sale Cheap. good groom cottage
4o4 S. 18th street.
6-Z-p. J. Frank Crowl
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

s2.5oo Of now. clean. up-;o-dats mer-
ehandise mus, be sold by Angus, 2nd.
Prices Gu, below cost. Fred G. Thede &
Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

S2.25 Ladies' Sandals. Lace Slippers.
and oxfOrds. now Si.59.-Fred G. Thede
& Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Sixty cent supmer corsots now SOC
Fred G. Thede & Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

D. Boueherd, while trimming 4 horses
hoof the other day. was hit in the eye by
the animals knee and severely bruised.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
Nc AllknoM lioM his.

The Losoland Reporter in introducing
an apology for an error says:
When an occasional blunder Is found in
weekly paper the ordinary public fails
TO realize that the writer feels far worse
over it than the party whom il affects.
To conduct u paper free from error is
the goal all strive to reaeh-but 4 trifing
neglect in some detail may knock the
thing silly. Early in the week the writor
must furnish matter from almost nothing:
and Just as prosstima arrives the copy
comes erowding in till it is a wonder
more errors are not made.
Many notices and ads are held of till
the last moment when they might as well
have been several days earlier: then in
the hurry Of closing forms the necessary
care Of review is, perforce. omitted.
If the newspaper man were not callous-
cd he'd die Of wounded heart: as It is
he merely declares that he is sorry
which he is-and vows he will never
make another blunder-but he does.
Lost. or left at some friends. black
silk umbrella. with fiat bone. silver mount
cd handle, which was tied with ribbon. A
vote Of thanks will be given for informa-
tion sent to the Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The ladies Of the Episcopal church are
preparing 70 give a grand concert in the
very near future. Musical talent o. a
very high ardGr Is engaged and the con-
cert will be i treat. Further particulars
in next weeks Enterprise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The Fourth was celebrated by a COS
mopoltan dance at the Bingham ranch.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

4 lawn social will be given by the La
dies AID of the Presbyterian church at
the home Of Rev. warron Mayo Tuesday
evening. July Il. Everybody invited.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Buy Broad a, ralholm's Denver Bakery
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Water Commissioner Kendig promises
US better irrigation pressure on Monday.
The present trouble was caused by the
new well excavation breaking tho cement
bottom Of the watar works eistern. pre-
venting It's use.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

The Wasenburg World is now semi
weekly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

Furnished House for rent Apply to
]. W. Atkinson. iu
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

A good hamnoe. for sse al
Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

A new lodge Of workmon 30 strong.
was, instituted Wednesday evening by
organizer Lille.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10

X NIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES-NIcets
~ ut J; 2. o. +. hall the first and third Snt.
Knights always welcome Oh
iS'f H, OTIS sRowN, L, X.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-07-10
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rey. Davenport being absent on his
summer vacation tsare will be no preach
Ing at tho PrGsbyteisn church until the
second Sunday in August,
Tho ladies' Missionary Society Of the
Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs.
Niche. instead Of hrs MaItby. Thursday
after noon At Q o'clock.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-13
COMING EVENTS

Feb 13--P Professor J. F. Sullivan's prize dance, Naugatuck.
 Feh 1928 St SThomas's church fair. Feb 15.-Trolley strikers benefit. At Jacuues' opera house, Sunday, 4 p. m., February 15. Dr F. N. Seerley of Springfield.
 Feb IS to 22-st Anthony's Aid bene- fit.
 Feb 19-south End $, c. concert and sociable.
 Feb 19- -Employes Waterbury Buckle Go. annual dance
 Feb 20-B. A. c. fourteenth anniver- sary.
 Feb 2o-Laundry Workers sociable Feb % Irish American Athletic club smoker.
 Feb 22-Gem Opera House Stage Employees concert, Naugatuck. At Jacques opera house. Sunday, 4 D. m.. February 9, E. A. Paddock of Weiser, Idaho.
 Feb g Juvenile minstrels, Water town.
 Feb 24-U. of P. Glee clubs concert Feb 24-Waterbury Military band promenade.
 Feb 4-French-C Canadian Social club concert and dance.
 Feb Masquerade sociable of Speedwell lodge and Myrtle temple. March 5--Celebration of anniversary of Robert Emmet
 Mar 1922 Mount Olive A. NJ. E. Zion church grand rally.
 Mar 20-Lecture by Hon J. c. Da- ney, A. M. E. Zion church.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-13
TrHEI, BARRYMORE.

The announcement that when Ethel Barrymore appears on Monday evening at Polls she will present the same double bill in ..Carrots" and "A Coun- try Mousse with the same cast and
 scenic equipment that marked the thr ee months run at the Savoy thea ter. New York, has awakened the live Hest interest in the engagement, so that 8 very large demand for seats is looked for when they are put on sale tomorrow morning. It may be the last time in several seasons that Miss Barrymore will visit us. for her great success this season has prompted Charles Frohman to arrange for her appearance in London next season in a new play that will be written for her by either Anthony Hope or Justin Huntley McCarthy, both of whom have expressed desire to provide the play for her London engagement. In the company supporting Miss Barrymore are several important players, includ- Ing Bruce McRrae, Harry Davenport,
 Arthur Elliott, Mrs Fanny Addison
 Pitt, Gertrude Green, James Kearney, George w. Howard, Adelaide Prince
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-13
WOULD BRAND ALL LORDS.
Missouri LeGisIature OfSers ResOIu
 tion to That EIect.

Missouri Legislature Offers Resolu-
 tiOn to That Effect.
 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 13.-- Sentiment aroused in Missouri by the recent marriage of a Kansas City girl to the bogus Lord Harrington found ex- pression i'll the state senate. This reso- lution was adopted by the upper house of the legislature:
 Resolved, That the committee on criminal jurisprudence be instructed to take into consideration the necessity and importance of the passage of law providing for the taxation, branding and licensing of foreign lords and no- blemen, both real and genuine, bogus and fraudulent, found running at large in the state of Missouri, and also pro viding severe penalties for. thes viola ton of said law, to the end that the young women of Missouri may be pro tected and fully warned against engag- ing in speculation of such risky and dangerous character as investing in such enterprises"