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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
CHURCH NEWS.

The Ladies Aid Society Of the Presby-
,erian church will give a social at the
manse next Thursday evening. All are
earnestly invited to be present
Owing 10 the illness of Presiding Elder
Harris the Lafayette quarterly meeting
this evening will be conducted by Rev.
J. T. knuekey.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Services at the First Presbyterian
church next Sunday at the usual hours.
Preaching by the pastor. Rev. W. |.
Davenport
Morning subject, The Witness and His
Testimony"
Evening theme. Almost. But No.
Quite inside
AL are cordially invited.
ST. MATHEWS cHuRcH-EPiscoPAL.
Regular services at the usual hours in
the old Masonic hall
Rev. J. NJ. Mcbride will preach on Two
Incidents in the Life Of St Peter. Spec
ial music.
All are welcome.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Regular services at the Christian
church al the usual hours
METHODIST CHURCH.
Morning subject, The Safe Treasure
House
Evening. Christian Manliness."
Hymns. z62. 42l. 1857; evening 5ss.
+2s. 1874.
Epwor,h League topic. Mission Meet
ing.
Cordial welcome to all services.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Services Sunday morning and evening
and at Patterson valley in tho afternoon.
Rev. n. F. Atkinson. state Sunday
School missionary. will speak in tho Bap-
It's, church morning and evening.
You are cordially invited.
GERMAN BAPTIST BRETHREN.
Services every Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 1000 a. m: preaching
services at | i:oo \. m. Evening services
At z:50. Ministers: G. E. Studebakcr.
g. Neyinger. J. c. Funderburgh. J. NJ.
Elliott Miss Emma Fisher. supcrin,end-
Ont Of Sunday school.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Services every Sunday at II O'Clock:
Subject. Everlasting Punishment"
LAFAYETTE SCHOOL ROUSE.
Sunday School a, $50 p. M: preaeh-
ing a, z:5o p. m: Young Peoples meet
ing a, GAS p. m. Pastor. A. E. weleh.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
"Thc Two Orphans"

On Friday, May lst, Miss Clax.on will
DO seen in The Two Orphans" one Of
the most popular attractions that is to
be seen here this season. The Two
Orphans" with Kate Claxton is a well
come event. No play has stood the test
of popular favor better, and no female
star has more friends among the theater-
goers than Miss Claxton. who still por-
trays the trials and tribulations Of the
blind girl. Louise" A fine acting com
pany and full scenic production promised.
Miss Claxton goes direct from here to the
Tabor Grand. Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

The new city council this week made a
good start in its work. At the first meet
ing the board indicated its intention to go
at the oity's business in a systematic
manner which is prophetic of thoughtful
and prompt action on the large amount
of business which will come before the
present administration. Mayor Pollock
really commenced his duties in advance
of taking the oath of office, spending a
week among the mayors and aldermen of
Colorado cities to become acquainted
with the most successful methods Of
handling municipal business. At the
first meeting Of the council the various
committees were appointed and they have
taken hold of their work with determi-
nation to give the city their very best SER
vices. What has been deemed the most
difficult contract before the new council
promises to become much less formidable
than anticipated by the Joint action of a
strenuous mayor, a united council and a
marshal who knows his duty and is not
afraid to do it. The new council has a
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Tho Gazette is not pleased with tho re-
sul, Of tho late election. I. was no,
pleafed with the opera house meeting to
strengthen tho hands Of the now council.
and !; will not be pleased with tho now
councils doinRs in regard TO tho license
question. Some Of It's liauor-selling
friends arc going to 60. pinehed u they
persist in their oi.-repcased declarations
to soil whiskey in defiance Of tho will Of
tho people. Row. Davenport comes in for
tho oazetto's criticism. This is easily
explained by Mr.. Davenport's valuable
services in the late campaign. To him
more than any other one man is due
credit for the great victory.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
A Worthy Business Branching Out.

The public is always benefited when a
useful business, well conducted, enlarges
its scope. This much introductory to the
statement that Stauffer the popular meat
market proprietor. has outgrown his for
mer quarters and has established sec
ond store on the north side, having
acquired the market in Houx grocery.
This new place will be run on the same
lines as his original store and which has
given Mr.. Stauffer such a splendid trade.
All of the high-grade meats and other
eatables kept in the south side store will
be found in the new market. Mr.. Stauf-
fer assures the public that at both shops
will be given the same splendid service
which has distinguished his business in
Rocky Ford at all times.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
Business Announcement.

Having returned to Rocky Ford and
purchased the Bee Hive Grocery from
Mr. L. N. Hendricks, we aim at all times
to carry full line of strictly first-olass
Staple and Fancy Groceries, which will
be sold at reasonable prices.
We will be glad to meet all Of our old
patrons and many new ones, and by as
suring you fair dealing and courteous
treatment we hope to merit liberal
share of your patronage.
Yours for business.
j. N. Kinney g. Son.
Fourth door north of Postoffioe. Phone
25 Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
Administrative Notice.

Estate of Gustav 4. Gerbng. deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
Administrators of the estate OF Gustav II.
uerbing; late or the County OF 0tero In the
notice that she will appear before the County
Court of said Otero County, at the Court
May Term. 1908. on the last Monday In May
next, Mt which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed to attend for the purpose of hav ing the
same adjusted. All peis sons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immedin te
payment to the undersigned
Dated at La Junta, Colo. this 7th day of
1919 FANNIE L, GERBING, Administratrix.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
FRIDAY, APRIL 81, 1903.

Heneefor,h tho term ''old soldier- should
no. be applied to tho survivors Of the
civil war-a, lcas, that is tho wish Of
Commander J. w. HUFF. Of tho Colorado
and Wyoming g. a. r. Mr.. Huf! believes
tina. tho term is in a measure disrespee,-
ful-and asks ,ha, "union Veteran" OF
Confederate Veteran" DO adopted and
pu, in general use during tho few re-
naming years tina; tho survivors shall be
with US.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

At a meeting of business men Monday
night the early closing plan was con-
tinued, but with later hour adopted.
The present agreement is that none shall
keep open later than 1880, all having the
privilege Of closing as much earlier as
they may desire. The early closing
movement is good one and all inter-
ested should be careful to do nothing
which would cause return to the old
late hours.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Cuba has commenced the expectation
of raw sugar to Europe. This sugar she
is selling at lbs cents per pound. If we
remember correctly, less than year ago
the advocates Of free sugar were claim
ing that sugar could not be raised for less
than 2.5 cents per pound. Even at the
present export price we hear nothing Of
hard times among the planters of Cuba.
Greeley Sun.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

The cigh.y-fourth anniversary Of tho
foun ding Of the |. o. o. F.. and the tenth
anniversary meeting Of the Arkansas
Valley Odd Fellows association will be
held at Las Animas on Friday. April "a.
The anniversary date is the 2eth day Of
April. but as that date occurs on Sunday
it has been decided to hold the eelebra-
ton on tho Oath.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Some effort should be made to secure
visi. from the German governments S
agricultural committee soon to visit Colo
rado. Steps should be taken to impress
upon them the Importance Of an exami-
nation Of tho Arkansas Valley.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
Thumb Nail Identification.

A definite and authenticated case of
thumb nail identification is reported
from Paris, where man charged with
the murder of dentist has given him.
self up because the authorities found
tnat the imprint of bloody thumb In
the room where the murder was com
mitted coincided with the markings
made by his thumb. OF course Schef-
fer was already listed as criminal
and the police were in possession of
an imprint of his thumb.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

We learn that E. j. Simpson. John
Jaurretck and Tom r. Brown, of FL Paso
will open about May lst in the room now
occupied by the Hub saloon, $4,000
stock of Mexican goods, Indian blankets,
dry goods from Old Mexico, mat work
and large variety of Mexican ourios.
Lessons will also be given in some kinds
of Mexican fancy work
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
Died,

Hudson Baird died at the Alta Vista
Monday night Of consumption. The body
was prepared for shipment by Under
taker Sprinkler and accompanied to the
home of the deceased, Sullivan, Ind, by
Sol T. Wolfe, an old friend of the family.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

1t is the conclusion Of the Chattanooga
Times that President Roosevelt. has
gained much popularity in the north from
his treatment Of the negro question as he
has lost in the south. That is about it,
and it is the north which still determines
the presidential elections. - Springfield
Renuhlican
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Clean up. That is tho order Of the
day. Dirt must 60, and each and every
citizen is a factor in the elements that go
for making a noater and more healthful
CITY," The above we clip from the Pue-
bio Indicator but is good advice for oiti
zens Of Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

The combination Of health office and
water commissioner duties was wise and
economical act on the part Of the new
council. And an excellent selection was
made in the appointment Of DR.. Kendig,
whom the public have every reason to
believe will perform the duties of both
positions with ability and faithfuness.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Extensive improvements are in pro-
gress a. tho sugar factory. making neees-
sary an addition on the south side OF tho
building. This is in addition to tho large
building under construction for tho S.ef-
fens process,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

big oh before Il In looking after all tho
varied and ossimss vsxasious business Of
growing city. bu, we psedie, ,ha, It's
work will be done In q successful manner
highly acceptable 70 our citizens.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

While there is complaint Of a lack Of
water in the bitches the farmers find the
soil in splendid condition for blowing.
There was large amount of moisture
stored away during the winter which
seems to be coming toward the surface
Just at the time needed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24
Muslin Underwear Sale.

Many garments at less price than cost
of material.
and Gowns only lOc.
Ladies Gowns, Pants and Corset Cow
ers 29c to Sl.ze. You will buy if you
see them. Ramsay g. Byars,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Sehram & Waterfalls brass and iron
foundry has already outgrown tho eapae-
ity Of It's original building and the con-
struction Of an addition is now in progress.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Tho base ball team of the Dodds Com
mercial college will go to La Junta on
Saturday the 25th to engage in game
with the La Junta High school. The
Fowler High school team will play the
Rocky Ford High school team here on
the same date.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

At the meeting Of the R. A. M. chapter
last evening the Mark Master degree
was conferred on the last of the twenty
two candidates. The elegant parapha-
MALTA has arrived.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

For a few days after our recent cold
nights there was considerable alarm con-
oerning the fruit crop. but fear of great
damage has proven to be unfounded
The valley is going to have a very large
fruit crop.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Lovers of base ball can see fine game
at the fair grounds tomorrow at 2:5o be-
tween Fowler and the Rocky Ford High
School. Go. sec an interesting game and
help the boys on their uniforms.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Make Room Sale prices on the Brown
Shoe Co.'s Shoes:
10 doz. Ladies So Shoes for Sl.56.
Ladies So Oxfords, Sale price Sl.5o.
Ladies So Colonials Sl.5o.
Ladies SIPS Oxfords eac.
Mems So Shoes S so.
Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

A band concert will be given in the
park next Sunday afternoon. The band
has recently been reorganized and now
has C. E. Wright as leader and B. B.
Smith as business manager.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

In mentioning D. v. Burrell's recent
visit to ordway the New Era truthfuly
says: He is a wide-awake and ener-
getic business man. and has made the
seed business in Rocky Ford big sue
cess,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Tho Rocky Ford Pressed Brick & Tile
Co. has been awarded the contract Tor
tho stone and brick work on Maj Chrit-
toms fine new residence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Q. V. Burrell has now made all the
contracts wanted for seed growing. He
has contracted for 1000 acres of oucum-
ber and squash seed and 200 acres of
other seeds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

The motion to take the A. M. Nicholas
case to Pueblo on change of venue was
overruled and the trial set for next
Wednesday before the district court, La
Junta,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

WANTED-A woman to do housework
on ranch. No objection to woman with
a child. Call up Mrs. Mckenzie phone
SIS white, Rocdy Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

WANTED-A man and wife on ranch;
the man to do regular teamwork and the
woman to cook. Apply at Enterprise
office. 4z-lt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

The Rocky Ford Steam Laundry is
now figuring on new shirt and collar
machine to do domestic finish work. This
institution is bound to be up-to-date.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Among the many new telephones is one
at the experiment station, which will be
useful to farmers as well as Mr.. Blinn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Wolfes Cash Grocery has everything in
the line Of eatables that you could wish
and they are daily adding to their stock
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

First-elass dining room girl wanted at
Abels Restaurant.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

For everything in the way of Canned
Goods go to Volfe's Cash Grocery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Start your garden right by
getting your Vegetable Plants at
Excelsior Farm. Now ready.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-04-24

Kaffir Corn and Cane $3.50
per 100 pounds. Also Cow Peas.
D. V. BurreII.
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tells Of leak somewhere. the work OF
tracing ii to its foundation begins. and
experts In the business are not very
long with their rods and waterphones
in finding the location. This water
phone is also known as the Judgment.
1t enables us to judge at first appH-
cation somewhat closely to the source
of the trouble
you would imagine that if any set Of
worl1men could find leaks in pipes be-
low the earth or above it," said Fifty.
lit would De plumbers. But they are
often as wild in their guesses as any
ordinary citiezl. We had note re-
Gently from = plumber calling atten-
ton to a leak which he imagined was
about block away from his residence.
Ny partner and myself investigated Il
and found the leak at least half a dozen
blocks distant from where the plumber
thought it was.
Another case-and that was also re-
ported by plumber-I am going to
look into today. His cellar is being
flooded and he thinks the water comes
from the next house. can't say now.
Of course, anything about It. as we
haven't tapped on the asphalt with our
rods and sounder, and got old Judgment
the waterphone-at work, but I would
not be surprised If the leak wasn't half
a mile away from the place the plumber
thinks it is
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public school intelligence has wrought
this change. Each pupil has an indi-
vidual teacher Sometimes when they
enter the advanced classes one teacher
will have two or three. Another reason
for individual teaching is the fact that
a Chinaman Will only associate with
those of his own family, as the Lees
Wings, and other clans. So they will
not go in a class with outsiders. as they
term them.
The service is very simple and con-
sists Of prayers. hymns. and responsive
reading. and study Of English The
Celestial IS rule has a good voice, and
enters heartily into the hymn singing.
His voice is generally cultural, and. like
all races not far advanced In civilization.
more adapted TO the minor tones 4
pleasant feature OF the occasion was the
singing of the hymn. Nearer Ny Home
To-day" by a pupil. Possessing a good
tenor voice. there was something decid-
cdly pathetic in his faltering English
words a plea that we.Fyho accepted the
light he East gave 10 the world. and
then erself refused, might be generous
and re urn it, them.
After this carde the NEST impressive
action Of the evening. Led hy Miss Col
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rent degree. and had high respect for
the forms of social intercourse. While
President of the United States his re-
ception Of foreign ministers and emf
neEt citizens was distinguished by his
courtly etiquette and noble bearing. 1t
is related on one occasion a foreign
minister Just arrived" had day and
hour appointed by Mr.. McLane, then
Secretary Of State. 10 be presented to
the President. and misunderstanding
the premier's French. and perfectly at
fault by the apparent simplicity of re-
publican manners. the minister, at the
appointed time. proceeded to the White
House alone and rang the bell.
"Je suis venu voir Monsieur Ie Presi-
dent?" said the plenipotentiary to the
Irish servant
An what the divfl does that mean?"
muttered Pat; and continued. he says
President though. an 'spose he wishes
to see the GIneraI"
"Oui. ouI." said the minister. bowling.
Without further ceremony the gentle
man was ushered into the Green Room.
where the General sat complacentIy
smoking his corn-cOb pipe. and on the
instant he commenced a ceremonious
harangue in French. of which "Old
Hickory did not understand one word.
What does the man want. Patrick p
asked the General, without conceaIing
his s,,rrrIca al uvhat ba NIT aega1
It's French that he's speakin' in:
an with your lave I'll sind for the cook
TO find out what the gintleman wants. -
In due time the presiding officer Of
the kitchen arrived; the mystery was
explained; and, To the astonisbment of
the cook, the servant, and the old Cen
eral, an accredited minister from a for
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DETECTIVE FITZGERALD TELLSHOW HE :. :.
:: :. LOCATES LEAKS IN THE CITY MAINS

~ HOMAS FITZGERALD, affection
ately known by friends innumer-
4 able as Fifty" knows a whole
lot about the water pipes under
the asphalt in this city's broad streets
and avenues. And it is no wonder thar
ne does, for the reason that at least =
quarter Of a century ago he graduated
from the ranks of the Washington
Newsboys' Association TO the Water De-
partment Of the District, then under the
jurisdiction Of the late Thomas J. Cox.
Twenty-Five years apprenticeship among
aquatic pipes and conduits and traps
and manhOies is apt 10 give ono the
advantage OF a thorough knowledge Of
the mechanical system OF water mains
with all their paraphernalia, and
Fifty has improved his opportunity
until what he does not know about the
system is hardly worth knowing.
His speciality. however. is as a de-
tective OF leaks. and in talking with
representative Of The Times recently he
gave a detailed description of the meth
DDS Of tracing a leak when enc sees
little puddIes of water gathering in the
street.
"A person would naturally imagine,
said the water-leak detective. when he
sees a puddle of water tricklirg upward
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y TEACHING CHRISTIANITY TO THE CHILDREN OF CONFUCIB
Unity Of Work Under Various
Denominations -PupilsWell
Dressed-With All Of Their
Advancement, However, the
OrientdIs Cling to Their
Pigtdils.

in the church movements Of the splendid
institutional work OF Calvary Baptist
and entertain a zeal for the work which
is part Of its success. The general plan
Of study is about the same as followed
in the Metropolitan School
Teaching the schools here often in
cites interest among the teachers in the
broader field in China itself. and other
darl.eRed lands. where the cry come
over and help US is still ringing with
all the pathos OF despair to latter-day
Christians. Two teachers from Calvary
have gone into mission work. both,
oddly enough, into India.
Pupils at the Ascension Church
The Chinese School at the .Pro-Ca-
thedraI Church Of the Ascension was
the first 20 leave the united mission and
start one for itself This was not done
through any quarrel, but because the
distance to the Mechanics Hall, Third
and c Streets. was too great from As
cension Church, and the teachers felt
that this additional work after teaching
other classes was too much So small
class was started at the church. which
has since steadily grown The Rev Dr.
John Elliott, the rector Of the Pro-
Cathedral. was always intensely active
in the Chinese School, ana II Is que 70
him in a large measure that ii has
made such good progress Portions OF
the prayer book are used in the service,
and it is found that the pupils readily
grasp and ike a set form Of service
Leaven in the Bread.
In a laundry in the northwestern sec
ton of Washington the outer room
bears on the walls a group Of pictures
that speaks eloquently Of the good of
Chinese Sunday schools Handsomely
framed in q gold frame. the mild. placid
eyes Of the Madonna smile on the Child
III her arms. Next TO it. in a less pre-
tentious frame. is a picture Of a Chinese
woman holding a Chinese babe in her
arms. The expression Of the faces Is
identical. and the poor, ignorant Chinese
laundrynan has recognized the like
ness. the touch OF divinity that makes
the whole world kin; the bond OF
nature that. too. is divine
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NOISES HARD TO ACCOUNT FOR

low-lying. swampy coast region is thinIy
Inhabited. and. strange to say, no one
ever seems to be at the place where the
noises originate
The Asiatic Society has been prolific
Of theories as to the cause of these
phenomena, but none of them has been
supported by evidence emitting IT. to
much weight. The theory advanced by
the Weather Review is probably as
plausible as any.
Mysterious noises. here and there, are
by no means uncommon. Noises that
have never been explained were heard
in South Carolina for weeks after the
Charleston earthquake Strange rum
blings heard in North Carolina and
Pennsylvania are often preliminary to
landslides among the mountains.
Mysterious sounds are heard from time
to time at FrankIinviTe. n. Y. and a
series Of them occurring at intervals OF
about FIVE minutes was described in 1887
by DR.. J. W. Kales. who said they close
" resembied the sounds produced by
coarse black powder used in blasting
rocks It is supposed that these sounds
arc due to breaking of the strata OF IN
DERIVING rocks.
For many years past sounds resem-
bling distant cannon dring have appar-
emily originated on or near the top OF
Rabun Bald Mountain. one OF the high
est peaks of the Blue Ridge in northern
Georgia. Two gentlemen who spent
night on the mountain heard the sounds,
which they thought We're caused by. can
non firing in Walhalla. S. c.. bat they
soon decided that the sounds came from
the ground and from ridge to the
southwest of the mountain.
The entire region is Of gneiss: no dis
turbance of the earth seems to have oc-
curred Nhere for many years, and the
cause Of the sounds is stin mystery.