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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27
PASTIME CLUB.

The Pastime Athletic club was for
mainly organized Monday evening and
a set Of officers elected. The club
starts out we'll with a membership of
forty and treasury of about 5000. The
objects of the club will be athletics Of
every kind and the next meeting will be
next Monday evening at the City Hall.
A committee consisting of w. D. Gal
lagher, j. L. Fitzwilliams and w. T..
James were appointed to draft bylaws
and rules. The officers elected were as
follows:
Presldent-W. r. Opie.
Vice-P resident-W. d. Gallagher.
Secretary-Otto Brownel1.
Treasurer-F. l.. Cowen.
This organization is one that has long
been needed in this city and it is sin
cerely hoped that those forming the
club will all try and fill the want in this
line. The membership comprises citi-
zens who know not the word, fail and a
good season Of sport is in prospect.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27
BALL LEAGUE WANTED.

From the sentiments expressed in
the papers of the various towns on this
and the Mesaba range, a range base
ball league is a very much desired ar
ticle. Ely, Tower, Virginia, Hibbing
and Mountain Iron are DESTROYS of hav-
ing baseball this summer and in each
of the towns mentioned a good club
could be maintained
A meeting to organize and a COM
mlttee to ascertain from the manage
ment Of the railroads if Sunday trains
could be secured, would seem to us to
be the first move in the matter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27
TAX MONEY.

The total March apportionment of
the general taxes of st. Louis county
which has been commpleted by County
Auditor Halden, amounts to 1922, 24S35,
of which the state gets $26,551.S7; st.
Louis county, $4S,S1891; cities and vii
lagos, $117,13551; towns, $7,OS0.19; and
school districts, $72661.SS. The appor-
tionment for state loans to school dis
tricts in the county will be $1,46409.
and for state loans to the city of Ely,
and village and town of Stuntz, 1851. Oh.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27
ISLANDS For ENTRY

Notices have been received from the
Duluth land office that the official plat
of the survey of certain islands in sec
ton Z, township So, north of range IA
west, and in sections 20 and 81 in town
SHIPS " north Of range % west, will be
opened for filing on Tuesday, April %,
at O'Clock a. m, and that on and after
that day applications will be received
at the land office for the entry of these
islands.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27
HAVE WITHDRAWN.

The Hibbing fire department and Vir-
ginla department have withdrawn from
the Vermilion- Mesaba Fjremen's Asso-
citation leaving only Ely, Eveleth and
Sparta in the association We under
stand the secessionists will place their
application in the Northern Minnesota
association.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27
THE OUTLOOK.

1t is an old saying that iron is the
barometer of trade" Whether this is
invariably true is open to debate, but
it is certainly fact that when the iron
and steel industry is active and pro-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

A. M. Miller, Jr., Guy A. Eaton, w.
A. Eaton, of Duluth, Jacob Stein, A. B.
Coates, J. G. Q'Rourke and w. J.
Moore, of Virginia, have incorporated
the Incas Iron company with capital
ization of $12,800. The company has
holdings on the Mesaba.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

Eighteen new mines will be added TO
the shipping list of the Mesaba range
this year, to say nothing of the seven
teen new ones that shipped only dur
ing the latter part of last season. 1t is
estimated that the Mesaba will send
forward 1900, 900 tons this year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

The Penobscot, Hale and Roberts
mines on the Mesaba are reported to
have retired from the shipping list.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

No one is as yet certain as to what
concern will ultimately secure the sec
ton 80 holdings providing ore in suf-
fcient quantities shows. Rumor is
persistent in crediting it to the Clergue
syndicate. The Section Thirty company
prefers not to make public the party it
represents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

A Duluth company, which owns land
in the neighborhood Of Douglas, Saw
yer, Bayfield, and Washburn counties
thinks copper has been discovered on
the property and all stock has been
withdrawn from the market. John w.
Gates has an option on the lands and
is exploring the same.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the secretary of state by the
Highland Land company, of Two Har-
bors, with a capital stock of $4,000.
The officers are: President, George H.
Spurbeck; vice-president, James Coggs-
we'll; secretary, Edgar A. Daniels;
treasurer, Henry S. Bryan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

During 1902, 200 state leases on min
eral lands have been taken out and
this year thus far over $50 have been
issued. In less than two and one-half
months more leases have been taken
cut than in the entire year of 1902.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

The Minnesota mine at Soudan has
over 100000 tons of ore on its stockpile,
$4,000 tons Of which was left over from
last season.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

The Pioneer has an immense stock
pile of ore on hand for the opening Of
the shipping season. The mine has
considerable over 200, 900 tons in stock,
all hoisted through one shaft, an event
that is not duplicated in the Lake Su-
perior region-or in the country for that
matter. Connections have now been
made between A and B shafts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

A deal is in progress whereby all
eastern concern will probably acquire
control of the east half of the south
east quarter of section 6-57-20, adjoin-
ing the Susquehanna mine at Hibbing.
No name has yet been given the new
property, but it is said to contain
deposit of fully 100000 tons of excel
lent ore. Among those interested in
the lease, which is a state lease, are
A. M Chisholm, of Duluth, and DR.. D.
c. Rood, of Hibbing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Maitland, of
Negaunee, Mich, general manager of
the Republic Iron & Steel company
recently spoke of the intentions of the
company as follows: "The Republic
Iron & Steel company will increase it's
ore output from Minnesota this year
over last by about $4,000 tons. We shall
take from our own mines in Minnesota
about 100000 tons, but we have some
contracts with other producers for some
Two to three hundred thousand more.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27
MINING NOTES

Again has the railroad project be-
tween Grand Marais and Ely bobbed
up. The reports go so far as to claim
the contract has been let to a Chicago
concern for the construction. The talk
of a railroad from Grand Marais TO
the Gunf1int country and Ely, is revived
at intervals. but it is said that better
prospects for realizing the enterprise
exist now than at any time heretofore
number of iron and land companies
have been organized, or are in process
of organization, to operate in Cook and
northern Lake counties, and the time
is not far distant when the timber re-
sources up there will be in strong de-
mand.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

E. J. Longyear, the Hibbing mining
man recently visited the Highland
range and on his return has something
to say of the range. He said, at is
too early to condemn the section as no
good The pits are shallow as yet and
no depth has been reached in the ex-
plorations. From what I saw I should
not say there was any reason contained
in it for a panic. On the other hand
no one has a license to shout out the
story of the richness of the range, I'M
less they have seen more than 1 have
There may be some valuable finds
there, but as near as I could ascertain,
they have not yet been made"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-03-27

Shipments from the Pioneer mine was
begun Monday morning, ore being
loaded from the pockets. Ore ship
ments this year date about the same
as last year, the first going forward
over the Mesaba road March 81 and
over the Iron range, March 20. The
steel corporation will be first in the
movement Of ore from Minnesota this
year, and probably will open interlake
navigation with it's boats. Prospects
are that the opening of interlake navi-
cation will be week earlier than last
year, when the Missabe docks in Duluth
loaded ore April 2 and the Two Har-
bors docks loaded three boats April 5.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

the bottom Of tho stream to be paved
with small bouiders. AS the nver bed at
the other fordinE places was soft and
Welding. this particular crossing was dos
ignated as Rocky Ford" While tho
banks Of the Arkansas river in the siein-
i,y were covered with good growth Of
native timber. the valley Of tho stream
was a dreary desert waste. upon which
no living thing could survive except the
horned toad. tho lizard and the rattle
snake. Even tho hardy coyote tied IN
dismay from the desolation that hemmod
him in. Such was tho scene OF tho ages,
before the pioneer settlers took water
from the stream and distributed It over
the desert. Then came to pass the mar
velous and mystical change that almost
passes belief. First OF all trees were
planted and the one who plants trees is
, ever and always public benefactor. To
the benevolent foresight Of one Of the
,early pioneers is the tree planting OF the
Arkansas valley largely due. Loving his
,fellowman. George w. Swink planted
whole forests OF trees. and now in the
happy evening Of his life he is richly
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
Rocky Ford Country,
Past and Present.
a Desert Made to Blossom. The Trans
formation Described by the
Frontier Monthly.

loupe's growth. Certain Il is that this
particular product brings higher price In
the eastern markets than melons grown
anywhere else in the United States. The
harvest season for cantaloupes extends
over about iorty-iiye days. beginning in
the middle Of August. Owing TO the fact
that the soil is unusually rich and produces
an abundant growth Of melons. the acre
age has Increased greatly in recent years.
Ths cash returns to farmers are some
thing phenomenal. An acre Of ground
when il Is well cared for brings an almost
certain income OF from SIPS 10 Sl25.
The best recorded income At the close Of
the season Of 9o2. was S5.o44.El from
eleven acres Of eantaloupes. Tho season
Of 1902 was one Of great produe,iseness.
In forty-fiye days there were loaded and
shipped from Rocky Ford. ESQ car loads
OF car;aloupos. Each car contained 6l5
crates. or 25 .25o crates in all. As each
crate holds forty-iiye melons. tho aggre-
gate amounted TO 5.zsl $50 ean;aioupes
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

blessed. for nature has bestowed upon
him her unqualified approval. After the
setting out Of trees came the planting Of
grasses. flowers and fruits. Each four
ished in its turn. and the unriyalled pro-
duc,iyeness Of the soil was assured. For
miles the desert became waving garden
Of vegetation. When the harvest time
came the people assembled at q sort OF
Thanksgiving feast, and thus was 'Melon
Day" established at Rocky Ford.
There is lack OF historical data re-
garding the first annual banquet Of the
pioneers. From tho most reliable in;oT-
nation obtainable 1t Is said 10 have oe-
CURED in 1876. when the harvest was SO
abundant tha, 4 general call was issued
To assemble and ioin in common festival
Of good fellowship. Two score Of settlers
with their wives and children met in a
small grove. The largest melons were
served. and the women also prepared an
exealien: meal OF sandwiches and coffee.
Tho following year tho annual festival
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

that were shipped from single railroad
station. These crates net;ed tho farmers
an average Of ninety cents each. thus
amounting to upwards Of S25o.ooo. The
principal markets for the Rocky Ford
melons are New York and Pittsburg. more
than ninoty-five per cont. Of the products
being shipped to these two points. The
railroads receive about the same amount
for carrying tho product as the growers
do for raising it, while the expense OF
handling. together with the commissions.
amounts TO approximately fifteen per cent.
Of the total. It will thus be seen that the
cantaloupe industry Of Rocky Ford for the
season OF 1902 amounted to something
over 100000. or this sum the farmers
received upwards Of s25o.ooo and there
were paid in incommissions about 100000.
The marveloi it all is that SO much wealth
should come from soil that once produced
nothing more luxuriant than sage brush
and grease wood. This year melon Day
falls on September 3, when the annual
feast takes place. r. A. Flanders in
Frontier Monthly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

From desola,e desert OF drifting sands
to a vast garden Of grasses, green trees.
fruits and flowers is the marvellous and
mystical transformation that has been
wrought in the valley OF the Arkansas
river o. Colorado. Could the ancestral
kztees. the first and foremost masters Of
tho art Of irrigation. come back 10 witness
the Accomplishments Of those who have
made the desert blossom. they would be
led To acknowledge the impaTfections Of
their work. Probably in no other portion
Of the arid country Of the West can such
startling effects Of successful irrigation be
seen as in tho Arkansas valley. This Is
no doub; due TO tho character Of the soil
and the favorable climatic conditions.
klmos, in the center Of this great garden
tha, surpassos in productiyeness the
famed valley Of tho River Nile. stands the
Industrial village OF Rocky Ford. Tho
town received It's name from Kit Carson.
tho irontiersman. who crossed tho Arsan-
sas river on an old Indian trail and found
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
Child Drowned In Rocky Ford Ditch.

D. A. Wiley lives in town within few
feet Of the Rocky Ford ditch. Saturday
night his little son, Fletcher, aged three
years. got up in his sleep and walked into
the ditch. He was not seen to do so. but
there seems no other explanation Of his
being drowned. He was missed in the
morning and dilgent search made in the
ditch. While several friends were wading
the ditch Mr.. Wiley vent to where it
empties into Timpas creek to place wire
screen to prevent the body gong into the
creek. On arriving there the body Of the
boy was found. MIR. and Mrs. Wiley have
the sympathy Of the community in this
great afflictions
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
The Joseph Newman Company.

The popular song writer and enter
tainer. Joseph Newman and his clever
company Of artists will again appear at
the Grand opera house, Wednesday. Aug.
le. This is one of the most welcome at
fractions that visit u.s. An evening with
Mr.. Newman and his talented quartet Of
clever girls is always an evening delight
fully well spent. They always present a
bright, refreshing, uptodate program brist
ling with good things and each year there
is change in the program. The pro-
gram this year promises to be the most
attractive the company has ever given.
The company this season includes Miss
LA Burnap, soprano; Miss Charlotte Blk
ler, violinist; Miss Sada Talbot, imperson-
ator; all Of whom are established favor
ties, and Miss lnez Brown, pianist, who is
sure to receive warm welcome.
The program, as usual, will include one
or more short plays, among which is "A
Matrimonial Advertisement" comedy
that is unusually bright and sparkling.
The same prices of admission as hereto
fore will prevail and reserved seats may
be secured at kennedys Book Store on
the north side or at the Opera House
pharmacy on the south side.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

was little more elaborate and the num-
Der who participated was somewhat in
creased. It is recalled that in 1879. the
table used at the feast consisted Of the
grain door OF a box car. and this provided
all the table space that was necessary.
For ten years free meals were served TO
all visitors. but in 1897 the Santa Fe
railroad began to run excursion trains to
the festival and this hospitablc practice
had to be abandoned. As carly as 1888
a display OF agricultural and horticultural
products became feature Of the annual
meeting. In 1892 it was decided to or
canize the Arkansas Valley Fair Associ-
alton, ard Melon Day was set apart as
the chief attraction. The attendance IN
recent years has exceeded 10000.
Coming now to the fame Of Rocky Fcrd
melons, the products Of the soil are known
throughout America, and even in Europe.
While the watsrmeions are said to be su-
perior in flavor to any like products grown
anywhere in the world, It is To the canta-
loupe that Rocky Ford owes its world
wide fame. Both soil and climatic eond-
tons enter into the secret Of the canta-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
The W',y of the Transgressor Is Hard.

In March last Alex. Yexon stole a new
WAGON and harness from j. II. Whitten-
burg. driving the outfit away with a pair
of horses on which Hauck & Mckelvey
held mortgage. For some time IT, was
difficult to get any trace Of the thief but
the injured parties kept after him and
Gnallv secured his arrest at Manhattan,
Ks, and got back the stolen property
Yexon was tried in the district court on
Tuesday and sentenced to from to y
years in the penitentiary.
Anew man coming to Rocky Ford always
finds it is easy to obtain credit, there being
a general disposition to help man who
wants to do right. But this c Sc OF
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
Hints About Conversation.

The art of conversation is most de-
sirable acquisition. Although there are
no rules by which one can become bril-
liant talker. everyone can develop what
talent he may possess. There are GER
tain considerations to be kept in mind in
cultivating conversational powers. The
requisites for agreeable conversation are
dwelt upon in paper in the Delineator of
September, which will be a distinct aid
to anyone wishing to improve his accom-
plshments in this regard.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Arthur r. Erwin. assistant professor Of
agriculture in Iowa State College. is on a
combined business and pleasure tour
through Colorado. and was caller a, the
Enterprise office yesterday TO consult our
files To secure information relative To the
valleys products for use in an article for
an eastern periodical. Past issues Of the
Enterprise furnished him much valuable
information data.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
,,pday Excursions from Rocky Eord

Tho Santa Fa has made extremely low
rates from Rocky Ford TO Pueblo every
Sunday sl.55 round trip good on Sunday
only. Trains leave Rocky Ford 5:25 a.
IN. z:sZ a. IN. and 1927 p. m. returning
from Pueblo z: SO p. m. and ll:45 p. m.
Usual Sunday tickets To Colorado
Springs and return. good Sunday only.
$3.50. Three day tickets. sell Saturday.
returning Monday. $3.50.
5i-u. FIG. Curran. kgt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
CrystaIized Water.

There will be no more Crystalized water
for sale at the Alta Vista house, or any
place else in Rocky Ford for the present.
All wanting any more will please send to
office. Send money order, bank draft or
express order.
Holbrook Bros,
Room 9 Board OF Trade.
9-tf. Pueblo, Col.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Prof. J. J. Jones Of Pueblo. and his
brother. Or. II. p. Jones Of Kansas City.
a few days since visited their sbove-ditch
claim near ordway To make inyestiga-
tons as to the chances for procuring
water for irrigation by windmill or gaso-
line engine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
Log Rolling Rates.

The Santa Fe route has granted the
very low rate of three cents a mile for
the round trip from Colorado Springs,
Pueblo, Trinidad, Canon City and all in
termedate points on account of the log
rolling to be held in Lamar on August 30.
This will insure big attendance from all
points.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to return our hearty thanks
to many friends for kindly assistance and
sympathy in our bereavement in the sad
death OF our child.
D. A. Wiley and wife.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
For Sale.

My home one mile southeast Of Rocky
Ford, consisting Of ten acres, at fair
price and reasonable terms.
Z-tf G. W. Goss.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
Free Employment Agency.

Men wanting places to work on farm
should leave their names at the Enter
prise Office, orders having beon left with
US to secure hands. No charge for this
service to either farmer or laborer. 5ti
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07
Denver Excursion. Sunday Aug. 10th.

Tho Santa Fe will run an excursion
from Rocky Ford TO Denver Sunday.
Aug. 6. Very low rates will bo made.
See flyers or call on agent. Special train
service will be arranged so that all Can
attend theatre. base ball game, parks
and gardens. For further information
on local agent. F. G. Curran.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

childs & Helwiek have purchased
Browning's bicycle business and will con-
tinue tho same At tho old stand where
they hope TO have liberal patronage.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Yexons should be warning to those
dishonesty disposed to remember the
motto; Honesty is the best policy-if only
for policy's sake.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

We have the BEE SUPPLIES. You
buy them. The Bees will do the rest.
Yours for business,
4Stf The Z. w. English Lumber Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

FOR SALE Stock Hogs. ]. p. Mul-
lownoy. ono milo south Of tho osporimon,
station. B-u.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

L. b. Smith. passenger agent Of the
Santa Fe, was in town yesterday doing
advertising for the excursion To Denver.
Sunday. Aug. l6.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

a. Russell has been a subscriber Of tho
Enterprise At Rifle. and the postmaster
there notifies us that tho paper should be
stopped on account OF Mr.. Russells death.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Cowboys and others wanting Navajo
Saddle Blankets will find 4 few At the
Enterprise Office. sent direct from RoY. r..
II. kn,os' Faith Mission. Anath. Utah. Il
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

flake L. n. Gorblng your butcher. A.,
his Neat MarGGt will ba found tho very
bos,. 25ti
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Manila Binding Twine, slightly damaged
by water. for sale very cheap at E. r.
Cooks Implement House.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

FOR SALE, the show cases, counters
and shelving in the Otero Pharmacy.
Call on Hereford g. Award. Z-tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

CALVES WANTED am in the mar
ket for calves. II not convenient - call
on me. drop mo a card and will call on
you. 0. b. Stauifcr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Choice Heifor Calves for sale. Bells
Dairy. Gil
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

For salo. a fresh mich COW and she is
| No /. C. J. Samples. 9-lo-p.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

FOR SALE Brood Sows. choice Po-
and-ChinS. j. p. mulIownoy. one mile
south Of experiment station. 5-tf.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

wan,ed-A competent girl for general
housework. Enquire at Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

We mako a specially Of good wor.
and quick service.
Rocky Ford Steam Laundry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Wanted, girl for general housowork.
Call at S. M. Cozad's, in sugar factory
grounds.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Applications for POSITIONS during the
coming campaign will now be received at
our Office.
American Beet Sugar Co.,
Z-l5. Rocky Ford, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Man and wife wanted on ranch; man to
do field work, woman to do housework, at
the Bingham ranch. ztf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

For BEE SUPPLIES see the K. W.
English Lumber Co. We think we
can please you and we know our
SUPPLIES will please the BEES. 49tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

Buy your Heats Of Gerbing and liv,
we'll.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-07

field D. Bur for seed
The soil and climate of the Rocky Ford
Where under rainfall there are
kept stiff and upright and the seed
will be generally recognized that many hundreds
production wide agricultural products