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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
MANAGERS AND
STRIKERS CONSULT

Colorado Springs. March 6.-Thc
managers of the three Colorado City
mills during the day ycatrrday were In
separate consultation with representa-
tiy-a OF the Western Federation OF
Miners and the committee OF the brs!.
meas men OF Colorado City. The result
In every case Was nrm stand by the
mill owners In support of their present
attitude. Present indications give TO
hope OF a compromise. and. from state
mcnis by the representatives Of tho
three companies. II IL understood that
they will not rcccic one point from
the position taken by them.
&. NJ. Meyer. president Of the West
crn Federation of Miners. said las,
nisht that he had seen Manager Fin
Icy of the Portland mine: that the cx-
ccu,ivc board Of Cripple Greek Union
No. I. W. r. of NJ. had held confer
-ncca with Manager Cornish of the
S'rat,on's Independence. as well as
with managers OF other mines. and
that all are disposed to avert strike
II possible. Mr. Meyer pointed out
that his claim OF recognition Of the
union In the Colorado City mills did
not mean discrimination against non
union men. but was a demand for i'm
partial treatment OF both union and
non-union labor.
At meeting OF the Colorado City
Mill and Smeltcrmen's Union last night
reports were heard from the various
pIckc,s surrounding the three mills.
and many protests were voiced regard
ing their treatment by the militia.
The pickcts reported that all tents be-
longing to the Portland mill pickets.
together with oac of the Standard. had
not been returned to the strikers by
the militiamcn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
lono.Lived and Prolific Family.

It is not easy to flnd a family which
has five generations. but there is such
a family at ;usiyai. near Liege. The
two oldest members are aged respcc-
lively eighty.seven and eiEhty-six
years. Tlcy had fourteen children.
Nicholas. the eldest Of these. married
at Iieec and stili lives there. His
oldest daughter. Jeanne. married in
her turn aud had daughter who is
also married and the mother OF three
children. Tho family's name Is Wei.
yoye.I .ugnard. ard its home is in the
RAE dc vcryiers. Sixty.fivc mem
bers are living to-day ard a paterual
uncle OF Mime. viclvoyei oErard dieJ
recently at the age of 101 years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
ELklNS LAW WILL
STOP ALL PASSES

Denver. March s.-Thc legal depart
!leat of one OF tho leading Western
roads has issued It's e'aciai ini-rptcia-
tlun OF the EikiHA law. and the ogIiciais
and ag-nts of the ruad have been iur-
niSh-d with copies of the opinion for
their guidance. a copy Of this opia-
Ion. In the hands Of the Beaver rep
f-Hrntatiy-a of this road. summarizes
tho new Law about IA follows:
The EIkins law. signed by the Pres.
idrnt ON Feb. 10. makes violations OF
Its provisions misdcm-suoT. punish
able by a finc of from $1,000 to s:p.pop
Tor each and every offcnsr. These yio-
iations include:
Failure to tilc and publish passrn-
ger and freight tariffs.
''wiiiui failure TO observe these tar
It's.
solicitation of passes or free trans
pqgtatIon by any shipper. politician or
other person. or the granting of such
passes by the railroad. This provision
penalties both the road granting the
PASS and the man asking for u.
The granting by any road Of what
Ia known as iobbcTs rates. wholly
within a state. which is considered a
device to secure Interstate traffic.
Paying dfayagc for shippers In lieu
of switching charges.
Free transportation given within
the limits of a state. whereby reduce
rates may be had by ticket holder
travelling beyond the border.
Free transportation to range cattle
shippers is also prohibited. though IL
will he given TO live stock shippers as
per the terms of their contracts.
The new Law also makes the old in
terstatc commerce law operative in all
its provisions. and 1t Is to be enforced
along with the new statute. The ship.
per as we'll as the road Ia made liabl,
under the new law"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Blind Gifts plea for the Blind.

Boston. March Miss Helen Kellar
who. although deaf. dumb and blind. Is
student at Radcliffe college. ad-
dressed through an attendant. the leg.
islative committee on education yes
torday in behalf Of q bill for the relief
of the adult blind. Her message to the
committee was feeling one and she
urged all possible aid to fenow un.
fortunates. She said that the blind did
not need the higher education. but did
require help in order to take their
places in the industrial world.
Many pre- .slont people also favored
the bill, and the hearing was closed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Constitution for Russia.

New York. March THE CORE
spondent OF the Lokal Anzeiser at st.
Petersburg states that the car con.
templates giving a constitution to Rus.
sia. The firs, step will be to give leg.
islative powers TO the different prov.
inces of the empire. Each province
will have a house of representatives.
representing all classes. While II IL
not said definitely as to who should
elect the assembly. II il understood
that Car Nicholas favors free uni.
versal suffrage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
GIRL WITH comaoa SENSE.
Had Lover Arrested For Threat 10
Commit SuIeice.


Commit Suicide.
A certain young man In Syracuse.
y. v. IL under bonds awaiting trial
under the antiHuIcIdc act. rejecting
meanwhile ON the sound common
scrss displayed By a young woman
to whom he was but recently engaged.
The siri dismissed him for good aEd
sufficient reasons. returned his letters
ard prcAcAts and received her own.
tao latter being accompanied by n
no,- announcing that the sender vas
abou, to end his days and mrrtionirs
the method by which he proposed to
accomplish his taking on. when she
received this intelligence the strength
of the common sense Eiri appeared.
sic did no, scream or have Mysteries
or FAINT. ror yc, aid shc ny to him.
hcssirg him to rciihlulsh hIH dread
iitcntion on aay terms. Not at all.
ste quietly handed the note to- tie
messenger who brought IL. with a
request that he give 4, to the first
policemen he met. r4c result vas
that the yourg man was arrested aud
lodged in jail. lie ia now ont ON hail
but his former fianrcc has shown
that IL will no longer bc necessary for
reluctant young women to melt into
the arms OF Ineligible yourE men In
order to save them from sclfdcs,ruc.
ION or. In default of this. tn suffer
the blight Of damp. unpleasant, mcfa'
DRY during future years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Cholera insan.um Serum.

Baltimore. March 1.-The recently
discovered cholera infautum serum
has been injected into animals at the
Wilson sanitarium here and has been
found TO be wonderfully efficient. The
effect OF the serum. however. has not
been tried yet upon human beings.
The discovery that cholera infantum
was due to the existence of a germ
was first learned through the re-
searches OF army surgeons in the Phil.
ippines.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
easebaII league s.heauIc.

New York. March 6.-The National
Baseball League met here wednesday
TO prepare for the opening Of the sea
son.
The league adopted the playing
schedule. The season will, as usual.
open April 18th. with Boston in Phila-
delpi Ia ard Chicago in st Louis. and
will clCge September 2Tth, one week
earlier than last year. with the eastern
clubs in the West The East will open
in the West June list. with New York
at Pittsburg, Brooklyn at Chicago
Boston in Cincinnati and Philadelphia
In st. Louis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Montana Freak Newspsper nill.

Helena. Mont. March s.-The lower
house OF the Legislature has passed
bill providing that each newspaper
shall once a month print on the first
page statement setting forth the
ownership of the paper and that an
editorial shall be signed by the editor
or writer OF the article. The bill was
introduced by John MacGinnis. vice
ing Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Color Line in Arkansas.

Little Rock. Ark. March 7.-The
Senate yesterday passed House bill
recurring street car companies in cities
of the first class TO operate separate
street cars for white and colored peo.
pie. or TO separate such passengers in
cars operated for both.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Last MarahIn surrendeted.

Caracas, March 6.-The British criiis-
er Pallas arrived at La Guayra We'd
nesday. towing the sunboat Bolivar.
the last Venezuelan warship in the pos
session OF the allied powers. The Pal
las saluied the fort. which replied
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
neet svua, Bounty Bill.

Boise. Idaho. March i.-The Senate
by a vote OF IL TO passed the House
beet sugar bounty bill. The bill pro-
vides a bounty of 1 cent a pound for
all beet sugar manufactured in the
state during 1903. and half cent a
pound for sugar manufactured in 1904.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Venezuelan Waters Free.

Caracas, March THE British
cruiser Pallas. the last representative
of the allied forces in vent zuelan
waters. left Thursday morning.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Los, Leit,rs in London.

One hundred thousand letters arc
posted in the wrong boxes in LOndor
every day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
TO MAKE wotld's r,atehe,.

1t takes the Constant labor Of co..
900 people to make matches for the
world.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13

Capital in Texas Rice Fields.
Capital to the amount Of s2o.0o),o)l
is in Texas invested in the rice fields
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
DOCTORS In unIted s.st.s.

The United States las phys!ciao
10 each ,37 persons.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13

The same words nzd in the same
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
The News of Birmingham

Birmingham. April 16.-(Special.)-The following gentlemen will participate in the commencement exercises of Howard College, the great Baptist school of learn ing at East Lake near here. which oc- CUTS next month: Commencement ser mon, by Dr. z. T. Cody of Greenville. S. C.; address before the literary societies, by Congressman Charles w. Thompson of Tuskegec. Alumni address by Hon. J. F. Thompson of Centerville, Ala; address before the Young Mems Christian Asso- citation by Colonel J. M. Falkner of Mont gomery; P. c BarkIoy will represent Howard College in the State oratorical contest to be held in Montgomery tomor- row. his subject to be <"Ihe Fruits of Adversity.' E. P. Puckett and E. k. Norman will represent the college in the business meeting of the association to be helo tomorrow. w. A. Spruell will rep resent the college at the Anniston Chau- tauqua on the Z4th. his subject to be Yet On" Work began today on a new dormitors for the College. Howard Col Iege is well known throughout the entire State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Richardson Gaming

Congressman J. D. Richardson. Grant Commander of the Supreme Council O: the Scottish Rite Masons. will arrive ir the city tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o o'clocl and remain until Sunday, when he will go to Mobile to attend the State reunion to be held in that city April 20. 21 and 9 Commander Richardson's visit to Bir minsham is purely unofficial, but prepa rations to entertain him were made thi, morning by local Scottish Rite Masons The plan is to give a luncheon in his hon or at o'clock on Saturday. which all tn, members are expected to attend. From {; until 1 o'clock a public reception will bt rendered the commander. The Luncheon Committee Is composed of the following simon Klotz. Louis Gelders and J. M Rushton.
 The Reception Committee is composed of pr. J. H. Phillips. Dr. R. Nj. Gun ninsham. Bertram Jacobs, John W. Tom linson. Louis V. Clark. Culpepper Exum A. B. Loveman. A. L. Fulenwider, F. E Kinney and A. J. Frazer. The Mobile con. vention will be an important and interest ing one. Dr. J. H. Phillips and Dr. Morri. Newfield will receive the thirty-third de grees. This initiation was to have beer made last fall but other matters inter posing it was decided to confer the de grees at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
FAvoRs CARTER HARRISON.
James Hamilton Lewis Thinks Hin
 the Man for President.

Washington. April 16.-(Special. )-Form- CT Representative James Hamilton Lewis, who made himself famous for his powers of lightning locuacity combined with an apt facility for ornamental verbiage, came to Washington to attend the Thomas Jefferson revival this week.
 MT Lewis Is living in Chicago now, practicing law there. He adjusts himself to his new environment as though he never had a connection so far west as the State of Washington which he most picturesquely represented in part for two terms in Congress- MT Lewis is for Carter Harrison for President or Vice President. but gives it as his opinion that Mir. Harrison will advocate the nomlnd- tion of William R. He rst by the Demo- crats next year and that the Chicago mayor is not really seeking nomination his chief ambition being to promote his ideas of municipal ownership and then. as his father did, take trip around the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Dickinson's Pistol Found.

A special from Cordova says that an- other link in the evidence in the Dick inson murder, assault and robbery case, which stirred Cordova several weeks ago, and on accusation of which Henry Walk CT a negro, is confined in the Jefferson County jail for safe-keeping. has been unearthed there.
 The missing pistol Of J. c. Dickinson has been found. The pistol had been missing since the attack that night on MT. and Mrs. Dickinson. which ended the life of the latter. It was found slowed away in the fodder in Capt. B. NJ. Long s barn. The negro, Henry Walker, who is being held, worked for Captain Long and had free access. to the barn. The pistol was found hy negro and has been fully identified. Walker is still in the Birming- ham jail and will be kept there until his trial which wifi probably take place some time in May.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17

the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, headquarters in New York. is in Birmingham looking over affairs at the general offices here. When questioned as to the effect the recent reduction has had on the iron market he stated that there had been no demoralization and that conditions were quite satisfactory. The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany Is now manufacturing a large amount of iron. steel and steel rail and very good demand Is being enjoyed.
 The quarterly report If the company for the quarter ending March 31 shows net earnings $947. .10S with $6,O32 other m- come. making a total income for the quarter of $953. .l49. Interest on bonds and dividends, taxes and expenses amounted to $l99,502, leaving a balance of $753, 6SS from which is taken the depreciation fund and preferred dividends. leaving a surplus for the quarter of $634 429. as against $245, ,06l for the same period in 1902 showing an increase of $3S9. 36S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
North Alabama Presbytery.

The third oay of the North Alabama Presbytery, being held in the Second Presbyterian Church. was opened this morning at S:45 o'clock. After fifteen minutes devotional exercises the read ing of the narratives. continued from yes terday afternoon, was concluded. Thirty churches have reported. the general tendency showing an acceptable progress, especially in the matter of Sunday at teardance.
 Rev. z. A. Parker of the Methodist Church. was introduced as a visiting brother. Rev. W. k. McIlwain of the Presbytery of Indiana. was invited to occupy seat as corresponding mem Der.
 At Il o'clock the business meeting of the Presbytery was adjourned and w. F. Trump of Tuscumbia, who yester- day successfully passed his examination for the ministry. preached his trial ser mon, He took for his text the words. Rejoice in the Lord away; and again say, rejoice" and from 1t preached stirring sermon.
 The meeting was adjourned at 12 o'clock. At o'clock the Presbytery reopened and miscellaneous business, including reports from various committees. was dis cussed.
 This evening there was a popular meet ing on behalf of the orphanage at Tal- ladega.
 The meetings continue to be largely at tended and much enthusiasm is aroused. Tomorrow will probably be the last day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Oakley Out on Bond.

A special from Carbon Hill says that Oscar oakley. the white man who was arrested over two years ago on a charge of criminally assaulting his two half Sis ters, was tried and convicted in two cases, in one receiving a sentence of fifty years and in another twenty years, has been released from the County jail on a bond of $l,OO0. which has been signed by thirteen citizenh of Fayette County. The cases were appealed by Oakleys attor- neys and the Supreme Court reversed and remanded them. An agreement was made as to the amount by which Oakley Sc cured his release. At the time of his arrest a mob was almost formed to lynch the accused. Oakley from the start has denied the allegation and said that time would see him out of trouble. There is no telling when the cases will be tried again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP.
M. Diefenderfer of Nebraska Makes
 the Best Score.

Kansas City, April 16.-M. Diefenderfer of Wood River. Neb., shooting from the sixteen yard line 'oday won the fourth grand American handicap at inanimate targets with a score of 94 out of pos sible 100.
 In winning the event Diefenderfer de- feated nearly all the expert marksmen of the country. Diefenderfer, being a low handicap man, shot during the latter part of the contest and contrary to the rule made his best score at the last set of traps when he broke twenty-five targets without a miss Diefenderfer has been shooting at targets for about four years. but he has never before entered na- tional tournament, having been always an amateur.
 Max E. Hensler of Battle Creek, Mich, shooting from the seventeen yard line, was second to Oiefenderfer, making score of B. Hensler broke "A at each of the first three traps. but at the fourth he got some exceedingly ditncult targets and missed four. Hensler also won the trophy in the preliminary handicap.
 l.. J. Squier of Wilmington, Del, l9 yards, and c. B. Adams of Rockwell City. Ia, IS yards. tied for third honors in the Grand American, each making a score of 92 Eight men tied for second place with scores of 92. Forty three made a score of s or better and will divide the purse in the Grand American handicap
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
will Inspect the District.

President D. H. Bacon, also Chairman nf the Executive Board, with Secretary L. T. Beecher. will accompany a party of directors Of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company from New York to Alabama on a tour of inspection through the immense properties of that company in this State, Resides Messrs. Bacon and Beecher will be J. T. Wood ward of the Hanover National Bank of New York. who is not only interested In the Tennessee Company but in other con- cerns in the South: Benjamin F. Tracy, s. l.. Schoonmaker, Joseph B: Dickson. Cord Meyer and Frank s. WitheFbee. The gentlemen will spend a week in this section.
 F. A. Burr, General Sales Agent fO1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17

gotiations which have been practlez fly concluded, whereby the Illinois Cegtral would use the Frisco tracks into Bir-
 m'ngham from Holly Springs, Misc, have heen broken of.
 The statement Is added that The Illi- nois Central will not come into isrming- ham uNtil 1t completes its own line to this city from a point on it's main line near Jackson. Tenn. The effect of this change of plans will it is thought, hasten
 the action of the Illinois Central in build ing its extension to this city. work on
 which began last Monday at Bemis, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Miners Lives Imperiled.

The lives of a number of miners were imperiled this morning in Pratt mines slope No. 3. when an explosion of gas oc- cured. and it Is regarded as remarkable that several deaths did not result.
 The explosion occurred at 8 o'clock while a large number of men were at so far as is known. This was Charley Mosley, a negro miner who was severe ly burned. It Is thought that his injuries are fatal A
 The explosion caused some damage 10 the slope but the damage was not so se- rious but that work was resumed before noon. .
 The gas. the presence of which was no. known caught from a miners lamp and the explosion was instantaneous and Its force great.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Third Woodward Furnace.

Announcement is made that the Wood ward Iron Company will have its third furnace up before the expiration of the year. The foundations for the furnace have been placed. Blowing engines have been ordered and will soon be on the way. This furSace will have capacity of over 300 tons daily and will be right next to the two other furnaces of the Woodward Company One of<the old furnaces is under repairs now but will be in blast again by the first of May, if not before. The same company has ordered a big ore crusher and will install 1t as soon as it is received at their ore mines near Woodward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Kennybrook Bound Over.

Rich Kennybrook. the young white man who was arrested yesterday by Police men Patton and Efledge pleaded guilty this morning to one charge of burglary and grand larceny and waived prelimina- " examination in a second case charg- ing the same offenses. He was pound over to the Criminal Court and bond fixed at $500
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Too Great a Risk.

A reliable remedy for bowel complaint, should always be kept at hand. Tn, risk is too great TOT anyone to take. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar. rhoea Remedy never fails and when re. duced with water Is pleasant to take. For sale by all druggists. -ady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
SHAMROCK ITS SHOWING.
The New Boat 10 Minutes Faster
 Than ColumIda in SO Miles

London, April 16.-Summing up the re- suits of the trials between the Sham rocks. the Yachting World estimates that the cup challenger Is at least fifteen min utes faster over a thirty-mile course than the Shamrock I. and taking a line through the Shamrock II. Tie Yachting World concludes that the Shamrock III is ten minutes better than the Columbia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Pittsburg, 2; Cincinnati, l.

Cincinnati, April 16.-The National League baseball season of 1903 was inau- gurated here today when 12 900 people say the champion Pittsburg team give the Cincinnati team a decisive defeat The weather conditions were anything but fair, but the crowd braved the weather and saw Deacon Philippi let Cincinnati down with but two hits, but combined with a wild throw this enabled them to escape shut out It was clearly the pitch of Harper that enabled Pittsburg to win. Harper allowed eight bases on balls, once forcing man over the plate. Wagner not only batted well, but made the sensation al play of the day by taking down line hit of Kelly's by Jumping far into the air and then being compelled to juggle the ball before finally catching 1t. Attendance 12,000. RH E Cincinnati ........... o0oOoo1oo-i ? 2 Pittsburg ............ o 1 O 30 02 IT Il 1
 Batteries-Harper and Peitz; Philippi and Phelps.
 Philadelphia, April 16.-No game; rain.
 New York. April 16.-No game; rain.
 New Orleans Wins.
 New Orleans. April 16-New Orleans, {; New York American), 1.
 Alabama Beats Tennessee.
 Knoxville. Tenn, April 16.-University of Alabama. 6; University of Tennessee, 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
WAS two years a go.

WaS IWO y6dT5 - , .-
 The Yachtsman expresses the opinion that the Reliance must beat the Columbia at least twelve minutes beyond her time allowance in order to successfully com pete with the Shamrock III.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
In the East.

New York, April 16.-The Rose stakes for 2-year-old Allies, the feature of the card today was won in driving finish by Petunia with Julia M. second.
 New York II, which is prominent can- didate for the big spring handicap, won the last race in clever fash. oni He car ried 11s pounds and made all the running. Five favorites won, the other race going to a we'll played third choice The weather was cold and the track heavy.
 First rN0e, selling. four and one.half