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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06
ClRcUMsTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
They Were Not Thinking of Getting
Married, But Everything Seemed
to Point That Way.

"a case of almost conclusive circum-
stantial evidence indicating matrimo-
nial intentions On the part of a BASH
ful young clerk in my division has
been causing that young man consider
| able embarrassment of late" said a
chief of division in the war depart
ment the other day to Washington
Star man.
1.-THE other evening the young man
in question went out with young lady
to make call on some of her friends
who reside in a certain apartment
house in the northwest part of the city.
1t was a rather new structure and
since the young fellow was not ac-
quainted with it's exact location he
found considerable difficulty in locat-
ing the place. While, together with the
young lady, he was wandering along
the street keeping his eyes open for
the fiat a fellow clerk in the depart
ment happened along, and the per-
picked young man with the young lady
sought his friends aid in the difficulty
by inquiding the location of the fiat.
The proper direction was given and
then the passing clerk seemed struck
! with a sudden bright thought. His face
lighted up with the significance of his
idea, and grasping the hand Of his fell
low clerk, he said:
And say, OLD man, there are some
| fine apartments in that house. Be just
the thing for you. | thought you had
been unusually pdeoccupied at the Of
flee lately with something besides your
work. Congratulations, old man. Don't
forget your Uncle Fuller when you
issue the pasteboards. Good luck to
both of you
"And then the enthusiastic and
quick-witted friend moved on, leaving
the young man and his companion
both looking intently at the edge of
the pavement, with the color of their
faces corresponding to the glow of the
setting sun.
Nov. the circumstances in the case
all pointed to the marriage of the
young clerk as n natural sequence The
young man had recently been admitted
to the bar, he was slated for promo
ton in the Office he had just applied
for his annual leave and had been
talking Of taking a trip. Then, again.
it was known among the boys that he
had been saving up his salary for the
last few months and had accumulated
a little bunch of. money in the bank.
In the face of thess facts, together with
the incident of his looking for fiat in
company with handsome young lady.
there seemed but one conclusion to be
reached in the matter. and the brother
clerk reached that conclusion on the
run.
"Of course the matter was spread
about the Office next day, and the
bashful young clerk now has an ache
in his right arm from shaking hands
with the boys, who insist on congratu-
lating him on his coming matrimonial
venture. although he denies emphatic
ally that he has any such intention.
The boys refuse to accept his eXpla-
nation of the case and are waiting for
the cards."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for
many railway wrecks and the same
causes are making human wrecks
of sufferers from Throat and Lung
troubles. But since the advent of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption, Coughs and Colds, even
the worst cases can be cured, and
hopeless resignation is no longer
necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg of
Dorchester, Mass, is one of many
whose life was saved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery. This great rem
edy is guaranteed for all Throat
and Lung diseases by Eli I. Rev.
nolds, druggist. Price soc, and
S1.00 Trial bottles free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06
Doesn't Respect Old Age.

It's shameful when youth fails
to show proper respect for old
age, but just the contrary in tie
case of DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They cut off maladies no matter
how severe and irrespective of age.
Dyspepsia, Jaundiee, Fever, Con
stipation all yield to this perfect
Pill. Doc, at Eli T. Reynolds
Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06
To Save Alpine FIoyver..

Alpine flowers and plants are so
quickly becoming extinct that strong
measures are to be taken in future
for their preservation. The project of
the Alps Savoy has now issued a de-
cree forbidding the uprooting of the
edelweiss, the bee orchis, the blue
thistle, the Alpine clematis, silver ge-
ranium, mountain rhododendron, gen.
tan, arnica and many other plants.
The sale or transport of these plants
is also orbidden.-Geneva Cablegram
to the London Express.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06

These tickets will be good going on November
II Only, and to return within fifteen days, and
will not be good to stop OFF in either direction.
In connection with these excursions, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will sell one-way
tickets to Washington, at regular rates, from all
stations ON its lines east of Pittsburg and Erie,
together with exchange orders on the railroads
out of Washington for an excursion ticket from
Washington to the aforementioned points at
rates quoted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06
Fried Tomatoes.

Cut the tomatoes in medium thick
slices and fry in butter and drippings,
or better still. in the best olive oil,
until they are brown, but not until
they fall to pieces when touched. Lift
to hot dish. a fiat one, and dust with
salt and pepper. Into the gravy in the
spider pour half a cupful of cream, stir
quickly and pour over the tomatoes
Boston Budget.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06
A Runaway Bicycle,

Terminated with an ugly cut on
the leg of j. r. Orner, Franklin
Grove, Ill. 1t developed stub
born ulcer unyielding to doctors
and remedies four years. Then
Bucklen's Arnica Salye cured.
It's just as good for Burns, Scalds,
Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c, at
Eli T. Reynolds Drug Store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06
Low-Rate Homeseekers' Excur-
sion to Florida

For the benefit of homeseekers, the various
railroads to Florida will sell on November IL
special excursion tickets from Washington to the
following points at rates quoted-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-11-06
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
Exhibition Of Pictures and School
Entertainments.

In intelligent communities where funds
for the purchase of pictures for the school
rooms are not available it devolves upon
teachers and pupils OF our public schools
to raise the money for the purchase of
such pictures as are desired. Last week
such an entertainment was held in our
city. One hundred and sixty-six copies
OF the worlds masterpieces in art, of
Greek and Roman architecture and sculp-
ture. portraits and pictures relating TO
American history. old and modern mas
ters, and engravings were exhibited on
the walls Of. the art hall, which was
beautifully decorated in white and green.
On Tuesday afternoon matinee was
given which was highly appreciated by
those present The Woman's Club Of
Rocky Ford was the principal guest Of
the afternoon.
Tuesday evening the intermediate sec
ton gave their entertainment. which was
SO highly appreciated that they were
asked 70 repeat it. but time forbade do
ing so.
Wednesday the Grammar section gave
a Caesarean play. Beautiful girls ap-
peared in Roman toga and the audience
forgot tina; they were listening TO anna
teurs so perfect was each part rendered.
The solo and recitation brought forth
great applause. The evenings enter
tainment was closed with very artistic
tableau.
Thursday evening the Primary section
was 70 appear. but on account Of the
storm this entertainment had 70 be post
poned.
Friday evening the High School gave a
miscellaneous program OF song. recitation.
debate and eantsta which was well
rendered.
On account Of the weather and many
other attractions in town during the week
the entertainments were no, as well at
tended as they should have been.
Tho educational value Of this exhibi.
TO the pupils Of our schools Is wonderful.
illustrating inporsan, events in tho pro-
gress Of tho world. giving them a knowl-
edge Of art. history and developing their
aesthetic taste.
The value Of a school entertainment;
eanno: be over estimated. because every
;ime boy or girl appears in public they
are preparing for liis's real work tha,
which enables them 70 cope with the
world.
The display Of sehool work seemed TO
DO highly appreciated BY tho patrons.
also the vocal nasie ;hroughou: the en-
tire entertainments.
No time whatever vas taken from tho
studies IN the preparation Of this series
Of entertainments. When !; was neees-
sary for teachers 20 ss a; tho ar. hall
others did double wers for tho time being.
Therefore the teachers deserve grsa;
efedi; for bringing sash a valuable dis
play Of pictures here. within the reach
Of all.
The profits Of the art entertainments
were sasseien; 20 Place ere handsome
picture In each Of the feens o. the paslss
.rhosfs
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
Ths, Awful Dry Year.

We are having held 10 20 us The awful
results o; The year when The city had no
license. !; : asserted that bridges and
sulsetss rosssd. no work was done on The
streets. When the nsss council took
hold Of The affairs Of the town they found
The treasury bankrupt. etc And -;ha;
the expense necessary 10 bring the city
back 70 reasonable state Of repair was
The start Of cur present Indebtedness
The above Is utterly ard absolutely
untrue. In The ffss place The no-Iieanse
people were not in complete CONTROL.
AZ the town election IN Spril 1894 no.
license mayer and three no-iiesnse alder
men were elected. The ether three
aldermen stood for license and in every
possible way delayed and ha'npsfed the
enforcement Of the law sgains, Illegal
lisvof selling. The mayer was compelled
20 be away great deal by business mat
'sfs and the council was evenly divided
n his absence and could do nothing.
What are the facts concerning the
financial affairs as shown By the city
sooss7 Simply this:
Registered warrants outstanding
HEIh - Aos- sbsx.Ug
Registered warrants outstanding
April !. s6ee.el
This shows an increase in the deb, Of
US; s5ei. wonderful start toward our
present deb; Of $4,000.
After the Eve proceeding years Of
license the council turned over 10 the
dry administration balance Of s5s.42
and at the end Of The year the no-lieense
council had about the same anoun, left.
We ask people 10 seeep; only facts
which are supported By the records.
Now after nine years Of income from
the saloon we find ourselves as a city
without funds and deb; Of over s5o,-
coo.
Has the saloon license been Of any
profit. Copied from The Truth Con-
eerning the Issue in order "Tha, the
People May Know
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
Important Addition TO the Rock,
Ford Trading Co.

At meeting Of the Rocky Ford Trad
ing Co, at nanzanala. about two weeks
ago. il was decided TO take Mr.. w. L.
jackson. Of Stockton. Mo. in as partner
into the Company. and he will assume
the responsibility Of book keeper and gen
eral Office man for the Rocky Ford Trad
ing Co. With his experience Of about 90
years Of active business life, we can as
sure the public in general as well as our
customers, tha; they will be treated with
the greatest care that is possible to be
gisen 70 anyone, srsrn now on. by the
Roeky Ford Trading Co. BY taking In
Mr.. jackson as partner in the company.
we have decided to increase the capital
stock. which enables US to do more busi-
and assure our customers that they will
at all times be taken care Of to the best
Of our ability.
Rocky Ford Trading Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10

GERMAN BAPTIST BRETHREN.
Services every Sunday as follows:
Sunday school al 1000 a. m: preaching
services q; ii:oo a. m. Evening services
At 1880. Ministers: g. E. Studsbaker.
G. Nevinger. J. C. Funderburgh. j. M.
Elliott Miss Emma Fisher. superin,end-
ent o! Sunday school.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Services every Sunday a, II o'clock;
Subject. Doctrine Of A,onement"
METHODIST CHURCH.
Morning subject, Easter missionary
sermon.
Hymns. 22z.2ss. ss2. Special Easter
music by the choir.
Evening. sabbath School services.
Ep~or;h League topic. The Danger Of
ldlsness. Leader. Glenna Abbott
Cordial welcome 70 all services.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Easter services. In tho morning the
pastor will preach the Easter sermon.
Subject. Our Risen King Special pro-
gram tof tho evening will be given by
the Sunday School. Beautiful decorations.
good rasie. You arc cordially invited.
tuArETrE SCHOOL ROUSE
Church a; 1880 .. m. Subject. And
No~ is CHRIS: Risen and Become tho
frs: Fruits Of Them ,ha, Sleep Sun
day School az $3.50 .. m: Young Pso-
Pies meeting a; .. m. Leader. Mrs.
Roeef;son. Pastor. A. e. weleh.
eastsrias esuRcs.
Services nss. Lords Day as follows:
Bible School s:ss. Easter sermons II
a. m. and T:so .. m Young Peoples
meeting Gas .. m. AL cordially invited.
orss Ain MEETING.
There ~ill DC an open air meeting on
The corner Of Elm avenue and Main stree.
Sunday st;sfaoen a, s:is. weather PET
'ni;sins. sas!se;. The Gospel Invitation
20 AL Hsa. EssfyeeSy cordially invited.
Evangelist. C. r. Thompson
life IN k.rses.- ~tll be the sue!se, Q.
a lecture gwen IN the 5ap:is; church.
Friday. kpsl iz,h a: 8 .. m. By Rev. p.
A. Eaesns. = gentleman who has sssa;
over sssh; years ea the dsfs continent.
and ~iu give y5s an Interesting hour.
This lecture ~ill be given under the aus
siess Of the 5ss.is: Iunior unien. Mrs.
Wilson Mills. Superintendent
Nss.ins Q. The Ministerial association
with Rev. SHgessy nsp; Menday morning
a; 10 O'Clock. Papsr By Rev. NJ. ~.
Nelson.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10

in the enforcement, OF the forthcoming
anti-saloon ordinances. And this cordial
support and cooperation mus, be eontinu-
Gus. The whole burden Of the enforce
ment Of law must not be laid on the
council. mayor or marshal. Every citizen
should take his share Of responsibility in
reporting knowledge Of violations and
in supporting the officers in furnishing the
offenders. Let the pressn; healthy ssnti-
ment be sep; alive and Rocky Ford will
become the model town OF Colorado. no;
only for good order and morality but in
business prosperity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10

The citizens Of Rocky Ford have said
by remarkably large majority tha;
liquors must no: DC sold in the city. The
ineening council will enact ordinances
fordidsing the sale Of all in,o1iean,s.
There Is no law easier To obey than
that prohibiting the sale Of liquor.
Simply don, buy tho stuff. That's easy.
May rnisaemsaHors have pallia;ing cir
earns;sness, ea; when a man sells whis-
key contrary 70 law he does 50 with
ashesra;ion and prsmsdi:a;ioa and he can
offer no excuse which should shield him
from the tall penalty Of the law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
GLORIOUS VICTORY
FOR NO-LICENSE
Saloons Banished From Rocky
BY a Majority Of Over $50
On the City Ticket.
A Council Elected Which VIII En-
force Anti-SaioOn Ordinances With
q vigor Which VIII Make the Pol.
Icy an Acknowledged Success.

The finest OF spring weather character
lied Tuesday LAST encouraging a large
turnout for the election. Both parties
were most active and large vote was
polled. Both sides were well organized
but the best generalship was enlisted on
behalf of the No-lieense ticket
The remarkable majority of over $50
for No-Lieense was an agreeable sur
prise for the opponents Of the saloon and
much more Of surprise for the support
ers OF the Business Mems ticket who
were confident Of success.
The official vote is given below:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
Citizens Meeting.

In accordance with the desire Of Mayer
elect Pollock. setting aside an hour Of
prayer. Monday evening. April 9Th. from
9 to 9 o'clock. we. the Ministerial assceia-
ton Of Rocky Ford. issue a call for a si;i-
zsns meeting at The Grand Opera House.
a; said time. for prayer and conference
BY all those who are dssirous Of standing
with the ticket elected April zth. for The
enforcement Of the law and The making
Of Rocky Ford clean and prosperous
ely. ". N. Nelson. Secretary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
W. c. 7. U. Institute.

A very Interesting ". c. 7. U. Institute
was held IN The Presbyterian ehufhh. Mar.
~ ard IS. conducted By acting stats
psssiesn; Mrs. Huassstofd. Tuesdays
session was opened sy Mrs. 0reen with
dsso:sonai exercises On Courage Mrs.
Hgngefee then took charge and proved
a NOS; able sns:ss:es In ali ;ha; pertains
10 the ~ess.
The afs: sse,se: discussed ~ss Flower
Xissson wefs. IN ~hseh was recommend
ed the ssl;iss;ion Of ssean, is.s for grow
inx flowers. the free eis;fisg;ien o. seeds
and plants. and more effective ~or. a;
The Poor Farm where The need is srsa.
ard The results mos: satisfactory.
Cottage Home was res. discussed
Many pa;hs.is ard hopeful incidents re-
lated. This Hetns is fer girls committing
their afs. ossnss ard is partly supported
By the inmates. Mensy is rnseh nssasa
70 carry On The ~oss.
Seonnae prayer closed this session.
Tuesday Afternoon Mrs. slinn led IN de-
vrsioas. The Importance Of Evsnssiis;ie
..ets was errssstset. Able papers On
SeisnSfie Tesupsrsres lnssfss;San were
read. T~snty-sisAs years ago cur FRS.
Temperance Inssrse.ion laW vas asked
ard now ssefJ state N oaf gnisn has
such lsW.
The effect G. this teaching has been 70
make The United States fo.ernos. ss a
manufacturing ara commercial country
due largely 70 iss better worsmsa and
clearer headed business men.
The sUhss; The Boy ard Tobacco
provoked rnveh earnest eosnrnsn; ard
lad bare some appalling facts.
Tuesdays wots closed with Mrs. Hun
seffosd's able sspssisiea Of Colorado Laws
especially relating 20 w. C. T. U. work.
May we say ts~ words ssog. slss-
ton. As white fibbonefs we are bound 10
work IN conformity with our emblem. the
bow Of white fibb9n deso.inE purity. but
ft has been hiuss5 that we mar appfopri-
ate more Of The EI5ry Of shis victory than
ss ought. Be { from. Us to 90 SO. There
Is enough praise aS5 sloty Tor all who
voted a clean ballos tof purity and right.
All honor 70 cur Iossl ministers. cur pub
lie sehool tssehsrs. cur sehdSl children
who have pfoftsd By The faithful teach
ing Of Seisntifis Temperance and have
made that sentiment felt in the home. our
clear headed business men Who can dis
eern the signs Of the times. and 70 our
good brother from Pueblo who 50 valiant
y stood in the firing Iins pouring a seofeh-
ing yolley Of Truth into the ranks Of error
and isnoraaes.
Geo. r. Daring now has large and
a. N = .HH.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
Gas Co. Franchise Carries by Vote
of 2.

One The question Of granting fran
ehiss 70 a gas company The vote vas
very light, The No-Liesass question over
shadoWinF all other issues There was
a total vote Of ls2 in The three wards
The vote was as follows:
First Ward. ie Fer and 20 Against.
Second Ward. 40 Fer and &c Against.
Third Ward. 81 Fer ard SO Against.
Majority Agains. The proposition. 5.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10

Prof. J. a. Merryman. formerly super
intendent Of schools al Creede. has pur-
chased Or. vanBuskirk's Opera House
Pharmacy. DR.. 3. S. .Gresthouse will look
after the prescription department and
will be pleased 10 see all his former pat
rons and guarantees satisfaction. Mr..
Merryman comes well recommended and
is highly educated gentleman. He and
his family will be quite an acquisition to
Rocky Ford society.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
Gard From tho New CITY Officials.


We. ,hs saissfs slss, Of the City as
Rocky Ford. desire % sHpfss. our apsre-
sia;ssa % he electors b. ~hsss franchise
~s have been elected.
We have no; desired ssfiss. ss such.
bg; that pfi1sials r. Nhish Ws bsi sisysd
nigh; Be ~; iHte sfss;.
The election IS over. ard The ~sfs o!
ssniais;rs;i9a Is before gs- We wish i
distinctly uassfs;os4 that ~s DO no. re-
gard ourselves as TIE elected oaiesrs Of
any pary. b.; Of ,ss si:issas q Rocky
Ford.
As ~s have esassisn:iossiy differed IN
methods. iC; ss nsw be equally interested
and united ia ere thing The ptospafi;y
and gpbuilsing Of cur city.
To The Individual engaged IN any lszsii-
mate business enterprise Ws efssr our
safnss; suppsft. from every citizen Ns
ask the same.
Rsss- N. Pollock. c. II. Baldwin.
p. J. Rsiisl. Geo. Med. osbofn.
.. V. Bgrsll. r. S. Bssll.
J. Z. Lawson. ]. W. Seasin.
W. .. MsFhsnsa. W. c. Hereford.
Sci. 7. wolfe. J. {. Dukes.
u =. tsWssY. W. " Randall.
= = =
As the history Of governments. rngnisi-
pali;iss and The Individual proves the
wisdom q inplsring Divine help and
guidance IN al The affairs Of life. sspsei-
ally those affecting the morals Of man. {;
is my desire as mayorrslse; Of Rocky
Ford iha; fforu ?. m. to Q ?. m. Mon
day. April 5. 1908. be set apart By cur
citizens as an hour for conference and
suppiiea;ion 70 God. IN whom we trust.
70 The end that the coming two years
administrator Of The affairs Of Rocky
Ford by the officers elected April z
1908. be one Of wisdom and harmony
and for The benefit Of every citizen Of out
city. Robert M. Pollock.
April Q. 1905.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10

La Junta had regular ehpwder Of an
election. The names Of the yauous tick
cts were Citizens. Law Enforcement and
Peoples. What each represented it is
hard to tell. E. W. Daniel Of the Citizens
ticket was elected by majority. the
Peoples party eleeting the other officers
by small majorities. We don't know
whether La Junta is TO be congratulated
or cowniserated on the result. The issues
being missd lka ehswsd wool The gas
franchise was defeated ey 50 majority.
Our German Baptist friends do not
generally take much part in elections out
on Tuesday they turned out strongly and
every vote on the right side.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
County Commissioners.

The county commissioners held a short
ard uneysntful session this week. The
examination and payment Of claims was
the principal business.
The appointment Of Milton Badger. Of
Rocky Ford. as deputy assessor for a
part Of Newdale and Fairmount and
Bradford Hale. Of olney. as deputy hor-
ticul;urai Inspector, were approved.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
FRIDAY, APRIL 10. 1903.
Coming Events.

kpfil l2-Eas.sf Sunday.
April i6- Scottish entertainment; a,
The orahs fer bsnef; o: the paslie school
library.
April 2o--ssnay Bottom =; The
Grand.
kprii 2s-Mrs. wills Musicale.
Nay I-sehsol slse.sa-
msy2s--Rsapag the Harvest a;
The Grand.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10

Does anybody ss3sss ;hs: ;hs saf;Ssas
rad a bad s!4ss; On The result if 50 how
russh weai4 have bssa The Ns-Gssnss
majority Z 10 sastpsas had sssn used.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-10
Let's make !; unaa!rnsas.

TIE ssiooaf have owned Rss.y Ford
fsf the pas: sizh; yssfs. They daa't naN.
The u;ls passed ifsn them las: Tuesday
b. rna!sfsy Q! over 2so.