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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

daily. is seriously considering such a
measure.
The Turkish government is believed
to have NO less than G0.OOo soldiers In
the villages Of AdriaEo2le. large bodies
Of them within ten TO u kilometers OF
the Bulgarian frontier. Confronted
With such . situation. IL is argued that
bulgaria would lie amply justified In
mobilixing the First and Second army
divisions. the headquarters OF which
arc al Sonia and Phiiipopoiis, and which
comprise the forces nearest the Turk
ish frontier.
Ths government appears 10 he hrm-
ly resolved TO avoid giving Turkey the
slightest pret~at for declaring hosiili-
ties. and IL doing its utmost To restrain
the war fever. Soma and the country
generally are outvardiy as calm As In
the most peaceful times. but the Bul-
srrians say this calm Is more to be
feared than NJ any other time.
An engagement is reported To have
occurred between force Of insurgents
and Turkish troops AT Suipindol. in
which not n single reyoiutionist was
killed. while the Turks lost heavily.
T-iesrams from Bursas say tbs Bul-
sarian population is fast disappearing
from the district Of Losensrad and that
every one unable TO escape 10 the hui
sarian frontier Is killed.
Five hundred fusiuvef who have ar
rived at Burgss from Tekensea repor,
that two men. one 100 years old and the
other eishty-hye. were impaisd by the
Turks. The war ONCE here il greatly
concerned over the increasing number
Of deserters who go TO Join the in-
rureents
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Seek to Raise Giants.

The 100000 legacy left by Count
Alfred St. Ouen de Pierreeourt to his
native city of Rouen ON condition that
a provision be made for propasating a
race OF giants, has fnally been dis
posed of, The natural heirs began liti-
cation. which has now resulted in an
agreement that the city shall spend
SlGo,ooo in founding an institute for
giants. keeping sGo0.ob0 in reserve and
giving the balance To the Legitimate
heirs.
II is proposed To maintain In this
novel institute a score or more OF 81
ant couples, establishing workshops
for them and conditions favorable foi
scientists TO observe the result on the
progeny Of giant couples.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
An Ar,Is,Ie sIIp.up.

an Sr'bNC otPsSp.
Tho old farmer could raise excellent
produce. but he had almost no school
Ing" In fact tho old maa could not
write or print. and he was obliged to
resort to a novel scheme to take his
orders. Instead of writing he would
draw a picture Of the vegetable or
fruit ordered and beside u he would
put a figure dcnoting the number OF
quarts. pounds. etc. OF tho thing dc.
sired. 1nis scheme worked very we'll.
and the good housewives were willing
to overlook some mistakes. as tho
farmers produce was much above the
ordinary markc. stun. But one good
woman was very much mystiflcd one
day when the old man came In lug.
Eins big watermelon. why. I did
not order that. John" sho said.
"Ycs, irdcod. you did. ma'am." he
said. earnestly. for I drew Il In my
book. drew the picture and put n
figure one side Of Il. meaning one
watermelon
You've made some mis:atc." she
said. Lets sec your order book
lie opened the book and triumphant.
iy pointed TO a picture. There Il Is.
there's tho watermelon" he said.
why. II looks to me more like n
potato" she said. why. II is, John:
don't you remember. ordered n peel;
Of potatocs?'' and the old farmer
Srinncd shamcfaccdiy while the good
housewife went on into pcals Of
laughter.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
At the Experience Meeting.

Brethren and sisters said the
stranger who had just risen. II want
10 confess that | was once the slave
Of drink. Il
"Amen! Hallelujah!" shouted an
enthusiastic old lady.
II was mere child when | began
TO form the pernicious habit. Per.
haps my parents were to blame for
OF looking after me more carefully,
hut we will let tina. pass. | grew up
10 be young man and my appetite
grew with me. At last the demon
obtained such a mastery over mel
forgot to mention that 1t was not the
Demon Rum. but the Demon Soft
Drink-that at the mere sight of a
confectioner's or drug store | ex-
perienced mad desire to rush in and
have an ice cream soda. Remon-
strances had no effect. When | read
In the paper that in yesterdays hot
spell twelve persons had been pros.
rated by the heat and ffty.one by
:he soda fountains laughed the warn,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

ing 10 scorn. But at last my turn
came. One day. after putting away
.fteen glasses of my favorite bever'
age. I did not feel well. went to a
doctor. Alter I explained matters he
drew such a picture of the future
condition OF the coats of my stomach
that l summoned up all my will pow
er and resolved to reform from that
moment
Brethren and sisters. ! am a chang
ed man. From that hour have never
touched soft drink. When the ho,
weather comes indulge in becr-Eiih
moderation. brethren and sisters
that is To say. with as much modera
tion as you can reasonably expect
from a thirsty man in summe-. And
feel. brethren and sisters. like a
fighting cock"
Notwithstanding which state men, a
muscular Christian advanced upon
him at this jnncture and pu, him oa,
William T.. Mekenna.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
VICTOR UNION
HALL PlCkETED

Denver. Sept. ia Republican spc-
sial from Victor last night says:
A detachment Of infantrymcn guard
ed union headquarters tonight during
n miners meeting. searching for w. u.
Easteriy, one OF the strike leaders
whose arrest has been ordered by the
military authorities. lie was not nj
,.,e meeting. and after remaining on
guard for an hour and half. the sol
diers withdrew to Camp Goldheld.
Four rife shots ringing out In the
night. closely followed by two more,
brought the entire guard details on
the double to posts Nos. ] and :. at
Camp Goldheid. shortly after lo
o'clock tonight. At post No. the
sentry was assaulted by some un-
known man. who kept on. throwing
rocks. The first shot was fired In the
air. but as the shots Kept coming
three other shots were fired In the d.
rection from which the missiles were
thrown.
At most No. 2 the sentry discovered
n man attempting to creep through the
lines. After the first shot was fired he
turned and ran in the darkness. fol-
lowed by a second bullet fired by the
sentry.
Early this morning Sherman Parker
another OF the strike leaders. was ar
rested by the military and taken from
his home to the guard tent 1t Is
charged that he has used infiammatory
language OF nature tending to incite
trouble.
To-day between 100 and 200 men sig
nihed their intention to return TO work
tomorrow or Monday. The Mine
owners Association rooms have been
crowded all day with men who are put
through rigid examination before
they are hired. The promise Is exacted
from these men that In the future they
will have no connection whatever with
the Western Federation of Miners.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
smuesler.union Mil CLOSED.

Denver, Sept IA Republican spe-
cal from Telluride last night says:
The Smuggler-Union mill closed this
morning, so that now there is not
wheel running in Telluride. The office
force of the Smuggler finished treating
the ore on hand and the company has
closed down its mill until the strike is
over. Miners continue to leave town
every day. 1t is estimated that l.OOo
men have left Telluride since the strike
began. There are about 100 men EN-
ployed in the various mines doing
dead work, and assessments, and as
watchmen.
C. II. Meyer, president of the West
ern Federation, addressed the miners
this evening. 1t is not known what
was done, as it was secret session.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

To the housewife who has not ye,
become acquainted with tho new
things Of everyday use In the market
and who 10 reasonably satisfied with
the old. We would suggest that = trial
OF Defiance Cold Water Starch BE-
made Al once. Not alone because It
Is guaranteed by the manufacturers
TO be superior 10 any other brand.
but because each ioe package con
iains is ozs., while all the other kinds
contain but ie ozs. II Is safe to say
that the lady who once uses Defiance
Starch will use no other. Quality
and quantity must win.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
A aoN,a .leto Y.

Crossroads. Tenn. Sept. l4th.-Or,
Ira Youas. the iehyearo.d ,on OF Les
ter Young Of this place. Ia u bright
by all who know him.
For some years Orbra has suffered .
great deal with form of Kidney Troa.
bic which was very annoying. AM
which made him miserable all the
time. lie had To get up three or four
times every night. almost all his life.
His father heard of u remedy called
Doid's Kidney pills. and bought some
Tor tho little fellow with the result
that he IL now completely cured of
the old trouble. lie says:
"Dodd's Kidney pills soon gave mo
great relief. and now ! can sleep all
Iisht without having tn get up. We
will alwa:S pral=e Dodd's Kidney
Pills"
There are many children suffering
from Kidney and Urinary troubles.
These disorders should oc promptly
corrected. Dodd's Kidney pills Is a
safe and sure remedy for all such de-
ranEemrnts.
Master Orbra Young conquered his
troubles and made well hoy OF him.
self by using Dodd'S Kidney Pills. and
asy one may do :he same by the same
means.
Parents should see to Il that their
children are given n fair chance in
life. and there II nothing that can
undermine the health OF growing
child as much as Kidney and Urinary
arrangements.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
MINING CONGRESS
SESSION CLOSED

Dcadwood. 8. D.. Sept. i3.-Thc
American Mining Congress yesterday
reelected ]. II. Richards OF Boise. Ida
ho. president for the coming year. and
Irwin Mahon secretary: selected Port
land. Oregon. rs the place Mt which TO
hold the annual sessions In 1904 and
adjourned.
A particular brand of enthusiasm pc
cuiInr to mining men. which the mere
presence Of such great number OF
representatives OF the mining industry
from nil part OF the United States
seemed to show could not be lacking
here. but which had not characterized
the earlier days OF the proceedings.
yesterdays interesting sessions showed
had only been lying dormant or work
ing beneath the surface. II on
ly needed spark Of life to
ignite IL and arouse the miners
spark Of life to ignite It and miners
ardor. and adjournment came with ev-
cry one feeling the greatest satisfaction
In the results Of the sixth annual ses-
sion.
Col. Z. +. Browne of Aspen. Colo
rado. was elected n director.
Just before adjournment T.. W. Mar
tin, on behalf Of the Black Hills Min
ing Association, presented to President
Richards badge of membership in the
American Mining Congress. made OF
Black Hills gold. as a token OF the ap-
probation and gratitude for the man.
rer in which he had given his services
during the past year in the furtherance
Of the interests of the American min
Ing industry.
The close of the sixth annual session
showed 54S accredited and appointed
delegates to the congress. and 24l per-
manent members. making total OF
7S9 legally entitled to participate in
the proceedings.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
The National Anthem.

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE Navy
Department has issued an order de-
cIaring "The Star Spangled Banner
the national anthem, and directing
whenever that composition is played.
that all officers and men shall stand
Mt attention. unless they are engaged
in duty that will not permit them to
do so.
It is required that the same respect
chall he observed toward the national
air of any other country when played
in the presence of official representa-
lives Of such country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
COINAGE Of Cents SUSPENDED.

Philadelphia. Sept. 14.-No more
cents are to be made by the United
States mint here for at least year.
unless special order is issued from
the treasury at Washington. This is
the latest order from Washington. due
to the enormous production in the last
five years-3.0 ,O00393 pennies hav-
ing been shipped from the Philadel-
phia mint. which is the only one that
coins the one cent pieces. to various
parts of the country. Between July 1.
1902 and June l, 1903, S9,6OO,OoO cents
were coined.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Sl.OO BIG 5OO-POCND STEEL
RANGE OFFER.

I! you can use the b-st bIg 500 pound steel
range made In the world. and arc willing to have
it placed In your own home on three months FREQ
trial. Just cut this notice out aud send TO SEARS.
RormrCK & Co. Chicaro, and you will receive
range and mAny other cooking and heating
stoves. you will also receive the most wonder
full ei. 20 steel range offcr. nn oncr that places
Shc best steel range or hc.tin. stove In tho
home OF any family, such an offer that no family
In tho land no matter what their circumstances
may be-, OF how small their income. need bu
Without the best cooking or heating stove made.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Government Pa~n.h op.

The pawnbroker's establishment In
Paris is a government institution. and
every one pawnins an article is re-
auired To produce his papers showing
what his occupation Is. The annual
report for 1902 shows that OF the es.-
5si pawnins articles. 1856 were ply
sicians. lawyers. editors or actors. q
sS3 lived ON Incomes. 5.Gio were mer-
chants OF manufacturers: s.sG3 work
men; s,Isi clerks, and 20 farmers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Love Laughs.
I'D care not Tor honors or wealth." he
said,
III your love should prove . lie;
I'D care not for pleasure CT health.
he said:
"rd chiefly desire to die"
I'D care not for home or for friends.
she aid.
'I.ife's joys would seem jest.
When your passion wavers or ends. 9
she said.
u shall seek for eternal rest"
Yet to-day he digs deeply In Nome.
they say:
And In politics out there he wins.
She rules in a brooklyn home. they
say.
And rocks cradle of twins.
-Channing Pollock.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
An ExeeIIen. Reason.

''No man shall refuse to drink with
me without giving his reason" said
the enraged Kentuckinn to the mild.
faced gentleman beside him.
But have two excellent reasons, s.
pleaded the stranger.
Then name them"
''In tie first place IL promised my
never"
Enough" said the Kentuckian. ex.
tending his hand. II respect your
motive. also have had n mother.
But YOU spoke of another reason. May
l ask you what II is?"
MY other reason? Oh. yes! Well
I've Just had drink
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Don, Ren, a Esrm-euy!

Colorado farmNrs can get good irri-
gated land. best Of water rights. spicn-
did crops. and pay about the usual
rental for the use OF the land. In three
chance to get good farm ever offered
In the state. Write to-day to The
Colorado Bureau Of Immigration. GIG
Majestic building. Dcnycr. Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Panama Editor Prosecuted.

Panama. Sept. 14.-ltodolfe Aguil-
lera. the first newspaper man to pub
lish articles in favor of the secession
of the isthmus of Panama. is to be
prosecuted. 1t is currently reported
that 1000 federal troops are coming
to the isthmus.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contains Mercury.

mercury stl .srsly as.troy the .-Hss Of sEsi snd
asTssSe the hOis % hen eElsIihs
II ihrOosh tue naosoSs sansres- eDrh sfiistss
shoaid Er,er 10 s,si sHsept % psssrrptious ffoii
reputable rLy.l.As, TIE tsissx. thor siil do IL
tsa fold % thr god y0a can Possibly asrtse fron
them. Hsfs sstsrrh 1Ie. nsaufsrt0r.d ~ y. ,.
rh~nsy a IA, 1ossto, a.. contains nlsIeaTy. sat
I, t.ksh intsrnsiiy. srtinx directly upso the bio 4
and mas0ss saIfsss. of The system: Ia bsytns isifs
i.s-a intssnsiis sud made Ia rssaO. DhiS, " y, J
cErH-y 4 10 Ie,iiInssni.A. free
soliL pTafsisls- Prtss 80 ysr t9it's.
h.ifs f.Eily f1iis sfe tls bes.-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
PLAQUE at Marseilles.

Rome, Sept. 14.-The French govern
ment having officially communicated
the presence of plague at Marseilles'
the Italian government has ordered the
sanitary measures provided by the IN
ternational convention at Venice to be
put in force.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Mrs. Wiliiams-i wonder how she
ever mustered up courage enough To
nit the burglar with u poker. Sir. Hen
peck! guess she thought 1, was her
husband
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Too Much,

Tho wisdom Of the saEcs
Is In her tender eyes.
The pathos of the ages
Is IN her maiden signs.
In her sweet face each feature
A meaning doth disclose.
But. oh, what pen can picture
The sorrow OF her noes.
Tom Mason.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

don't mind SO much about giving my
wealth to you. Mr.. Footpad. but want a
receipt for IL, otherwise my wife will raise
Cain with me and vow that l lost the
money in a poker game"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Mrs. Newwed-I notice that yon new
Or speak about the pies your mother
used TO make. Mr.. NewweG-So; my
father used to run bakery,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

FITS Srermancn:iy Son CT nervousness after
hrst day use OF Dr. klinc'- Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE: S2.OO trial pottl- and treatise
DE- r. H. kfisr. Ltd III Arch St. Phils sdslpbia. Pa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more goods, per package. than others.

"Did the performance OF the fellow that
looped the loop on u bicycle come UP to
your expectations mo: ! confess 1t
didn't. | was rather expecting to see him
kill himself"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance
Starch is taking the place Of all
others.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

No chromos or cheap premiums.
but better quality and one-third
more Of Defiance Starch for the same
price Of other starches.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

The Rams Horn quotes an old Scotch
mans description OF his minister We
seldom get "a CLINT o him: six days o tn
week he's envecs'ble. and on TIL seventh
he's incomprehens BILE
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

''Is your daughter Improving In her
music?'' ~ shouldn't he surprised ans
wcrcd Mr.. CumroN. the dog has quit
bowling every time she sits down to the
plano.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Citizens, lives Guarded.

No married man in Vienna, 1t 10
said, is allowed to go up in balloon
without the formal consent of NJ
wife and children.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

The story of the finding OF $500 in n
Kansas woman's hustle Is interesting
chiefly as information about Kansas fash
Ions.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

How did II happen that the automo-
hilrs collided and wrecked each othpr?'
II suspect they were both trying to run
over the same man
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

a selfish mar is like n ball Of twinc,
nil wrapped up In himself.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. Price o5c

Not every man with a coat of tan has
been away for "A summer vacation. Som.
of them have had to run lawn mowers at
home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

1t upscts n man terribly to lose his bal
nncc at the bank. says the Western Pub
Usher.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

.he miidcst tobacco that grows 10 used
in the makeup Of BaHtcr's Blllhead 8
cent cigar. Try one and see.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Doctor. do you think dyeIns the
hair Injuries the brain?" mo. People
with brains don't dye their hair"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Smoke Bakers "Builhead" b-cent ciEa

"IIow fast can you 20 In that automo.
bilc?" oh three times ns fast as the law
allows"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Tommy-How does Jimmy like his
new work. Johnny-Oh. he says
there's nothin' the matter with IL sn-
eept the pay an the hours an the
work.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Lack of bFsin- may b. a disgrace. hui
thn-- afflicted that Way usually sr.m T.
have the b~st time la this world.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Boston paper FaNs that tho Young
lady Of that city eho has I-at.n tie
worlds swimming record u n daisy. ON.
would think her more Of a dueki..-D,.n.
yer Post.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
|GATHERED-UP SMILES
HUMOROUS STORIES WORTHY OF
PERusAl.

The Stranger at the Experiences Meet
ino-oid Farmers Artistic siip-up
How Imagination Affects the
Smoker.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

1T beats siI'' how good q eiEar you ess
buy for stS,. z you buy 'hsFish' Sfsad
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

An apiarist wants to know II bees flour
lsh In the South and West. Yes: lynchint
bees.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

-, rh;,s': r. many a slIp ''~lst the cup and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

The secret of the popularity of Ba1ter's
"Bullhead' b.cent cigar Is revealed In one
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

II YOU have smoked Bulihead scent
~igar you know how good they are: II
you have not. better try one.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Iao not be,'evs r.so's Cure for cossumr,'o.
has sa equal for eoasts aud .oIas--Joas v
boyRI 1risity spst1Ss. lsd-. fse- - isW
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

n:.;. :.' sss II ,s'siss ss.as acc s,s .s one OF
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

She-fou promised to stop smoking
when We N"r- married. li--Neli lh'Y
won't allow on. to smoke In church.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
,cNc.s Clfitt:O, o2S. 90
Hereford and Shorthorn Bulls

Roth registered and high grade; ai-o rnnsr.br..i
csISe. for sale. Address TuE WESTERN BREED
khs' AssOClATlUS. 4. J. Do,hsrli. GENERAL Man
Ascr. Union siock lari-. Denver. Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18

Mr.. wiasios's .ioothisE syrup@
TOT shiif~a issihins sotsss Too ssns. 70 iaSss TO-
es,sAilos ssys paia. stsa eptis. .. esstiA
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
A Love Query.

Say, Name, would yer love me just
der same If didn't woik fer yer like
dis p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-09-18
Denver Directory.

Nou take nss
q lAsAlas'r = hsa
tsssgins . Las-
ns-s fpsia. ~
fs-Ty sci . az
rAiaie y, Ia -
TepT.se . ntsd
his sissiists
team tAsTsasss
s.It1pi@is siih
collars . d d
Lrses hi.gs
s'ona.sFsi ssSh
in. tf-r~s tss
ei-tO s.,i.f ~
sysiasss TO .
of saddles Esd
~ The fsssi
, lAlS-fs I.AFfixss
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-31
NO TRACE OF CURTIS ADAMS.
colored Boy, Lured Away Month Ago,
stIl Missing.

Curtis Adams. the colored boy, who
50 mysteriously disappeared from Here
a month aga, has not yet been found
and there is no trace of his where
abouts. Louis McGnl the negro who
is accused of kidnapping the lad and
who disappeared about the same time.
has not been located despite the dili-
gent search made by the officers. The
AFFAIR Is becoming more Of a mystery
every day. and is creating considerable
comment
IL Il suspected that the boy mas met
with fcal play OF some sort. as he was
summoned as witness in case
against McGil shortly before his dis
appearance Wesley McGnl and Jenk
McGnl. brothers OF Louis. were arrest
cd some time ago. charged with being
accomplioes Of the alleged crime and
Wesley was bound over to the grand
jury. Sunioient evidence was produc-
Cd IN the trial TO lead the authoyitles
to believe that the brothers. or at least
Louis, made away with the boy 10 pre-.
vent his testifying in the case
The sister OF the McGnls came TO
the officers ON one occasion and told
them that she had seen and talked
with aIcGill as well as the boy This
Is not believed and It is thought that
1t was only scheme 10 allow the al
legged kidnapper to escape
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-31
nswltt la the Name.

When you so to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name Dewitt on
every box. Tho pure, unadulterated
witch Hazel is used in making De-
Witt's Witch Hazel salve. which Is
the best salve / nthe world for cuts,
burns bruises. boils, eczema and
piles. The popularity Of DeWitt's
witch Hazel salve. due to its many
cures, has caused numerous worth
less counterfeits to be placed on the
market. The genuine bears the name
Sold by J. N Wallace.