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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09

cent Of It's net earnings for taxes; the
Santa Fe - per cent. while manufae-
lurers paid only per cent
That only = per cent of stock Of com
panies, other than railroads is returned
That only IS per cent Of the true value
Of all property IN the state IS returned
for taxation.
That $50. GEO COG In property IS not tax
ed through constitutional exemption.
That taxes paid by Kansas railroads
are . per cent higher than the average
IN the United States. leaving cut New
York Massachusetts and Illinois
That the railroad investor paws SO Der
cent more taxes than the farmer and re-
ceIves 50 per cent less interest than the
farmers.
That railroads pay IS per cent higher
tax than farming interests. and six and
a half times higher tax than manufac-
turers
Bale Waggener's bill with the inno-
cent title TO Iegalize certain acts Of the
city Of .AtchisOn. is stirring up q lot Of
trouble It has already passed the
house. but d delegation OF Atchison peo-
pie are here today TO protest against it
IN the senate and before Governor Bail
ey. It is the outcome of fight over
local improvements IN Atchis0n. partic-
ulariE the building Of q sewer in South
AtchISon- q bridge on Main street and
certain paving. It IS a fight between
those VINO want improvements and
those who do not. Tie delegation here
today has a formal address which re-
Iates thar Mr.. WaggeneHss bill is in
tended TO cure all defects III acts OF the
city council relating to special improve
ments. and says that the protest against
the South AEchisOn sewer was signed by
zee bona tde property owners. as against
IS Who did not sign the protest. that
the protest was regular IN form and
filed in the proper time. but was over
ruled By the MAYOR and council. that
the contract for the building Of the sew
er was let and work is now proceed
ing. although no special tax was levied
therefor. but that money for the work
IS being advanced by the bank Of which
e P Waggener is president Similar
aIlega tiCus are made to the Fifth
street bridge. and the Main street
paving It is alleged that Waggener's
bank has q written assignment. under
date of August 8. 1902. for ali monies TO
be earned ny the construction Of the
South Atchisou sewer and the Fifth
street bridge and the Main street paw
ing. Protest is also made against the
proposed repairing of Commercial street.
Now that the state house is about
completed the four inches on the main
floor CT the state house rotunda are
ready for the statues Of whoever it is
decided to put in them There is E
movement on foot to place q bust OF ex-
Governor Charles Robinson in one Of
them It would seem that this would be
entirely fitting Is he was rot only one
Of the most prominent Of the builders
of the state. but he was also its first
governor under the state constitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
ISLE OF PINES.
Unimportant to Cuba, but Of Value to
the United States.

the United States
The administration holds with good
reason that when it set Cuba up IN
business as a republic in her own right,
with certain limitations of her power to
enter into treaties with foreign govern
ments. the Isle Of Pines was not in con-
sideration and that the disposition Of
that island 9 hundred miles or so south
of Cuba. is still in our hands as coded
territory II Cuba wants it she must
negotiate for it in due form as It IS
quite handy to this country for a coal
ing station. and there are some five
hundred Americans IN business there
Who are not anxious 20 be transferred
TO the Cuban jurisdiction. So it is not
likely that the Cuban tax gathereEs that
nue. viii collect much until q ncte sam
gives the signal TOR the release Of the
island.
The island is Of no particular benefit
to Cuba from d naval standpoint as Il
isn't likely that the republic. her
autonomy being guaranteed by Z ncie
sam viii ever have any use Tor a navy,
even if she was financially a bic TO build
one. To this country it may Dc Of inn
portance. The people there are few IN
mum Der. as it has not III the past. on
account of the lack OF good government,
been a desira bic place for residence, and
it is not at all probable that If left to
to be governed from Havana rather
than from washington They have no
pride of nationality to prompt them TO
adhere to Cuba The island may one
day be popular winter resort Tor
Americans If IL IS our possession but To
Cuba and the Cubans it would of course
have no such observation-disclosures iza
state Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09

L-eavenworth. kan. Feb 9-The First
National bank OF Leavenworrh has fed
suit at Le vision Mont. against the
Ryan Bros Cattle company 70 collect
$4,000 from the firm A cattle and
horse ranch at Lewiston is owned by
the RYAN Brothers This money. It is
alleged. was loaned TO tha Ryan Broth
ers from time to rin1e to be- used in
handling cattle J. j.. Ryeu. the Oldest
brother and ularager Of the Mathew
Ryan estate. Is mayor Of Leavenrvorrh
Topeka council Knights Of Columbus
VIII install their officers tonight. Smoker
alEer Insfalia Ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
STAGES BRACED.

Extra Precautions TAKEN Tor the
Suburban"
T. ofC0nnor. one Of Jacob Litr's stage
carpenters with The Suburban was
sent here today by Stage Manager
Joseph Slayrou to inspect the stage Of
the Grand opera house preparatory TO
putting on the big drama there tom0r-
row night Mr. O'ConnOr had the house
carpenter put extra braces under the
stage TO strengthen it for the running
of the Suburban Handicap. in which
half dozen horses are used A num-
1er Of these props were put in. not 50
mucn because they were actually need
ed bur as q precautionary measure
I am delighted with the size OF the
stage. said Mr.. O'Counor before Ieav-
ing the city. 1T has great depth and
width and the entire production can be
given here without a single cut"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
GRAND OPENING BALL.
Topeka Lodge No II, A Q. o. Y
win Open New Lodge Room

Next Friday evening Topeka lodge
No. IL. A o. T. W. viii give grand
bali on the opening Of their new lodge
room in the Bates building. southwest
corner Kansas and Sixth avenues.
The exercises viii consist OF music by
Steiuberg's orchestra and dances, TWEEN
ty in number, popular and up 20 date
Tickets Will be SO cents each and on
sale at the door and by members Of thu
lodge
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
AN OLD CITIZEN GONE.

". n H Fox. Of Auburn, Dies in
Wyoming
w T. Fox. az Auburn. received a
telegram Sunday announcing the death
If his father ". H. H. Fox, IN Wyom-
ing
Squire Fox as he was known from
the facr that he was q justice Of the
peace for over a quarter of q century.
was one of the oldest settlers IN -Au-
burn He located there in the early
hfties and lived there until q short
tine ago when he went to Wyoming to
visit a soT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
NO MORE BAD BOYS.
Reform school has All It Can &C
commodate-

Thsre are III boys at the reform
school and the buildings are so crowd
ed chat Superintendent Charles mas
been compelled TO refuse admission to
boys who have been sentenced to the
institution
The authorities at Ottawa have two
boys waiting for admission and have
been notified by superintendent
Charles that admission must be re-
fused until there are some vacancies
The legislature has not been asked
t1 make appropriations for buildings
t0 increase the number Of inmates tina
can be- accommodated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09

sponge When he arrived yesterday he
found the door unlocked and upon i'm
sestigation the robbery was discovered
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09
THEIDEAL PREsIDENT.
Lincoln Knew When to Lead and
When TO Follow

Lincoln IS the ideal president. in that
he led public sentiment. represented II,
and followed it, y claim not to have
controlled events he said but con-
fass plainly that events have controlled
me During his term of Office he was
one day called very weak" and the
next "a tyrants: but when his who's
work was done, a careful survey Of II
could bring one only to the conclusion
that he knew when re- follow a1d when
to lead. He was in c. Diete touch with
popular sentiment. and OWNED with
nicetv when he could take step IN
advance He made an effort to keep e1
good terms with congress. ard he DIFF
fered with that body reluctantly. al
though when the necessity came. de-
cIsfveIy While he had consideration Eal
those who did not agree with him and
while he acted aLWays with regard
to proportion he was nevertheless q
strong and self-confident executive
From The Presidential Office. By
James Ford Rhodes. IN the February
Se.zhne-'-
IF every bodysd pay every body-as every
body should
Then eTerybodyd pay everybody Tor
everybody could
Detroit Free Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09

city Ticket Once. Union Pacific
Railroad. 5z5 kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-09

CITY Ticket once Union Pacific
Railroad 525 Kansas avenue.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23

This idea was closely associated with con-
secration OF life and thought. and work
for tho rescue Of tho lost would bring tho
coronation.
Rev. Craig spoke Of tho desire Of Gods
people to get ciosor together. Christian
ity was no, bounded by church organixa-
ton lines but all truo lovers Of Christ
were brethren. Mono should arrogate 70
themselves tho possession Of all truth.
Row. Mills said that the people who
worship hero ought TO bo happy people
To accomplish any great work L was
necessary 70 60 through tho valley o!
sacrifice. There should be JOY in Brother
Nelson's heart In tho icadership Of this
people. No small work had been accom-
plishod In tho erection OF tho building
tho rosul, Of tho ioint efforts 81 tho pastor
and people.
E. c. Shelton was pleased with tho fra
;arnsl feeling shown: being quito differ
ont condition from whom hc was a kid
and was called a hump-baeked Campbell
ito. lHo would not reoeat tho reply he
gave the Methodist boyJ He rejoieed In
tho now building and In tho unity Of fccl-
ing among tho churches which ought to
redeem Rocky Ford.
a full. interesting and profitable day
closed with second excellent sermon by
Ros. Craig and tho now Christian church
successfully started on It's mission for tho
elevation Of mankind.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23

Tho now house OF worship was COM
ple,ed and occupied for tho frs, timo las,
Sunday. Rev. William Bayard Craig Of
Denver preached splendid sermon in tho
morning which was followed by a eolloc-
ton 10 moe; tho deb; remaining on tho
church. The sum Of s. 200 was asked
for and tho generous congregation ro-
sponded by pledging si.szz. This Is tho
way tho Rocky Ford public supports all
good causes.
Tho pows. altar and other finishing Is
rod oak. natural color. and in connection
with tho delicate tin, Of tho walls makes
a handsome interior. a now organ has
same oak finish. Tho pows arc both Of
nainontal and comfortable. Tho sloping
floor gives every member Of tho congre-
CATION an unobs;rue,ad view Of tho pulpi.
The lighting Is by handsome oloe;foiier
in tho center and ineandoscan; lights IN
ornamental brackets on tho side walls.
Tho entrance TO tho church is a; ono
corner under high bcitry Of eas;io-liko
architecture. Wide stone steps load Up
to an open vcs,ibulc. Within tho doors Is
another vossibulo. The entrance Is \; tho
corner Of tho church and tho pulpit Is di-
sgonally across tho building. tho pows
being arranged In somi-eifclo. Tho
stained glass windows arc Of beautiful
patterns. While there is an absence Of
high eolors the windows are highly orna-
mental
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23

"a TEXAS STEER" will doubtless be
greeted by . big house when !, comes 20
Tho Grand. Thursday. Oct 22. !; would
be singular u tho theme hi, upon by
Hoyt did no: furnish roasing entertain
mont. Maverick Brsndor" Is a rugged.
homes, Texas ranehman. During brief
absence from his ranch ho Is elected TO
congress. Tho yeomar confronted with
this fac. upon his return. Indignantly ra-
fases 70 al tho office. III you think you
arc too good 70 represent Us In congress.
you !ost say so. groe:s "Brander's re-
fasal. backed BY hundreds Of barrels Of
sis-shooiofs. tho plainsmsn throws Up
his hands and h!os 10 Washington with
his honest wife and daughter. The mis-
adventures tha, ansuo arc always alb
sofbing. now widely HILARIOUS. quietly
saiiriesl. again toughingiy pathetic. Tho
play will DO given magnificent produe-
ton. and will bo presented by company
o! players remarkably adapted for the
Interpretation Of tho yariously Divers and
taking roles. Tho Grand. Oct. %.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
A level tiesdeA r.ls.ouri.n.

Stanberry. Mo-. Oct 18th.
To the Editor Of the Enterprise:
! visited Colorado for tho frs, time
about 10 years ago: was in Denver and
Colorado since ihcn. have made four
or five trips TO diferen. parts Of your
state since. really did not like tho
country very well. Il Is so diaeron, from
Missouri. Abou, two weeks ago | made
trip to Rocky Ford end must say tha,
never saw a more prosperous looking
country in my lifc. think Il is Just bcau-
aful. rather expect to make your city
my homo II can dispose Of my property
here. A town Of NO SALOONS is the
kind Of town to GO to every time. | con-
sider the prospects are Al for city Of
10000 population In 10 years. You have
the country to back Il. | made several
photos Of the beet sugar factory. Grand
opera house and other buildings in the
city and quite number Of the people
here arc surprised that you have such a
fine little city.
Enclosed find money order for sub
serip,ion to your excellent paper. want
TO keep posted. you know.
J.E. MeGlothlan.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH COMPLETED.
The First Christian Church of Rocky Ford
Opened For Worship With Three Profit
able and Interesting Services.

The building represents an expenditure
Of $4,000. and all paid. except balance
Of $1,000. which was fully provided for
last Suday. It is one Of our public build
ings to which our. citizens can point witt,
pride when showing the many excellencies
OF Rocky Ford and the surrounding eoun-
try.
The acoustic properties of the church
are perfect.
The church has membership OF I4O
which is steadily growing.
The officers Of the church are as fol-
lows:
Elders-E. c. Shelton and T. J. Smirl.
Deacons-J. w. Scogin. S. T. Wolfe. w.
NJ. Richie. Alfred Cleayes and Albert Lee,
Superintendent Bible Sehool-E. c.
Shelton.
Presiden. Y. P. S. C. E.-Mrs. Le.a
Smith.
President Ladies Union-mrs. Jennie
Robb.
Sunday afternoon a union meeting was
held for short addresses by various min
isters Of the city. A chorus choir led BY
E. c. Shelton furnished a number Of
hymns. rendered with spirit.
Rev. Lampkin Of La Junta spoke Of the
wonderful progress made by the Christian
church in tho United States. making the
largest proportionate growth OF any do
nomination. Ho attributed this great in
crease Of membership 70 tho yearning Of
tho people to got back TO simplicity Of
worship.
Rev. Davenport spoke Of tho eongrega-
tons concentration Of purpose resulting
in tho beautiful church today occupied.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
Blame Wrongly Placed.

81 msrz. a Pueblo policeman. was kill
ed by DR.. Rice when in a drunken frenzy.
and E. N. Slater's death resulted from
the same cause. In speaking Of the
bloody affair. the Pueblo Post says:
The death Of the honest and brave 81
martz and Of E. NJ. Slater is directly
trseeable to the unjust feeling against the
police department which has been created
by the unbridled license Of the press"
This is a most comfortable conclusion
for the men who furnished Or. Rice the
whiskcy which was the direct cause o'
the two tragic deaths.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
Notkc.

Tho undersigned Club. having leased
tho shooting privileges on tho Vim. Mat
shcws property and on tho Swink lake
near tho fair grounds. hereby gives notice
to tho public that any ,respassers will
be promptly prosecuted as tho State
0amo Laws provide:
NO person shall shoe, or hunt in or on
any parks. lake or preserve licensed un-
dor this Ae; without tho consent, Of tho
proprietor or person In charge Of tho same.
and no question Of ownership. proprietor
ship or charge shall defea. a prosceu-
ton. DIV. g.. Sec. 2.
PROSECUTIONS under this act may bc
commenced either by indictment. COM
plant or information. Div. l.. Sec. 6.
''it shall be tho duty OF each pis;rie;
Attorney To prosecute all violations Of this
Act. occurring within his district. ,ha, may
como TO his knowledge. Div. l.. Sec. 8.
Arkansas Valley Gun Club.
1921 l. r. Fonlason. Pros.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
Fair Stockholders Annual Meeting

At the meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Fair Association Oct. 20. $50 shares
were represented. The following named
were elected directors: J. W. Beatty. F.
NJ. Harsin. Lewis Swink. E. ]. Smith. M.
U. Randell. J. X. Dye, F. NJ. Weiland. j.
n. Crowley. H. A. bawley. j. D. Hale, @
NJ. Hall. A. Nieholes. w. D. Purse.
The officers were instructed to borrow
$500 on the real estate Of the assoeia-
tion to pay G. W. Swink. the English
Lumber Co. and the State Bank the
sums due them
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
Special Notice.

Mrs. Matte Hulse will give an art open
ing at her studio in the State Bank block
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 80 and 81.
from to l2 a. m. and from 2 to S pm
when an elegant display of oil and water
eolors and china painting will be open to
the inspection Of the public. Everybody
invited and expected. Light refreshments
will be served
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
"It does Right to the Spot. :"

When pain or irritation exists on any
part of the body. the application Of Bal
lard's Snow Liniment will give prompt re-
lief. "It goes right to the spot" said an
old man who was rubbing il in TO cure his
rheumatism. C. r. Smith. Prop. Smith
House. Tenaha. Texas. writes: IL have
used Ballard's Snow Liniment in my fam
lily for several years. and have found it to
be fine remedy for all aches and pains.
and recommend It for pains in the throat
and chest" 25o. SOC and 81 at Here
ford & Awards.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
He Learned a Great Truth.

|. is said Of John Wesley tha. he once
said to Mistress Wesley: "Why do you
tell that child the same thing over and
over again9'' John Wesley. because
once telling is not enough" 1t is for this
again that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
cures colds and grip; that il eoun.eracts
any tendency Of these diseases to result
in pneumonia. and that il is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by all druggists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
VITAL0GY. ;:;; $S;; Ss:' i |: !: !: = "! e Es

y 44aSN - tality is llfe.
"VITALOGY" is published by the vi
talopy Association adapted to home and
family instruction and use. Devoted to
Life and Health.
"VitaiOgy" is not doctors book.
There are plenty Of them already. DOC
tors Dragging Books" are not designed
for tho common people. else all OF the I'M
portant information which they may con-
tain would not be in Latin.
Natures method OF curing disease for
the benefit of humanity. and not wholly
for the benefit of the doctors, is plainly
given in "vitaiogy.".
Remember the fact. that nature makes
no mistakes. No disease can exist un-
der natural conditions. Every effort OF
nature tends to health. Disease appears
only when nature is violated. Restore
natural conditions and the disease is re-
moved. 1t does not require dose OF
poisonous drugs in the stomach TO remove
the cause of diseases. The law OF cure
is therefore very simple and plain.
Assist nature in maintaining proper
conditions Of the body land OF the mind as
WE'LL and good health will be the re-
suit.
"vitalogy" shows how this can bs done
without the use OF poisonous drugs.
How TO prolong life TO good old age.
How deep breathing prolongs life. and
other simple physiological facts OF great
Importance.
How TO cure Diptheria and LoekJaw
without injecting poison into the system.
How to cure rattlesnake bites and hy-
drophobia.
A simple prevention Of appendicitis.
What 10 do in case OF accidents and
emergencies. Typhoid and other feyers.
There Is no mystery about them. They
arc not "afiiietons Of providence" they
are the result Of ignorance and neglect
"vItaiogy" gives value many times
greater than its cost.
La Junta. Colo. July l6. 1908.
To Whom Il May Coneern:-more than
two years ago we bough, Vltaioxy Of
Mr.. Jesse White ----i II has proved OF great
value TO US 49,. This testimonial is given
with great pleasure Fraternally yours.
r. n. Lampsin and wife.
Mr.. Lampsin is pastor Of tho Christian
church in La Junta.
Every intelligent thinking person Is in
,sres,ed. Secure tho work while yoi can.
Il Is sold only on subscription. Much val
liable private information comes with the
work in scaled envelope.
Jesse White.
Publisher for Colo.
1921 Rocky Ford. Box 2i5.
Two good reliable agents wanted.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
DO You Want to Y.wnp

Feel cold shivcrings, aching in tho bones
lack Of energy. headache and groa, do
pression9 These symptoms may DO fol-
lowed by violent headache. high fever.
extreme nervousness. a condition known
as malaria. Horbine cures t. Take !,
before tho disease gets fair hold. though
Il will work cure in any stage. j. a.
Hopkins. Manchester. kans.. writes: 81
have used your great medicine. Herbinc,
for several years. There is nothing bet
ter for malaria. 'ehills and fever head
ache. biliousness. and for blood-purify-
ing tonic there is nothing as good" soc
at Hereford & Awards.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23

by Rev. NJ. NJ. Nelson. whose pastorate
began two years ago las. July. Since
that date the congregation has worshipped
in X. p. hall. and all the while planning
and working for tho nav building under
tho able and enthusiastic leadership OF the
pastor. During the past two years Mr..
Nelson has not only led his people in spir-
i,ual matters. increasing tho fersor and
numerical strength OF tho congregation.
bu, has been most efficient in all affairs
relating to financing. planning and con-
structing tho now church.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23
Otero Stock All Right.

Stockholders in the otero Oil Co. are
very much more fortunate than the ma
iority OF investors in oil enterprises. The
company has four producing wells which
pump ! / 8 barrels daily. The oil sells at
si.lo rer barrel. Well No. 4 supplies
g5s enough TO run all the machinery Of
the company. There will be no more de-
velopment work for time but the pro-
eeeos ef sales Of oil devoted to paying
l;v;laple
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23

Chss. n. Hoyt has ever welded a keen.
but kindly pen in satirizing the fads of
every day life. but in none Of them has he
been happier than in the satire on poll
tics, "A Texas Steer It's a simple
story and abounds with eccentric humor.
clean wittieisms and side splitting Incl
dents that never fail to receive a most
The Grand Oct. 27
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23

Tho Christian church Of Rocky Ford
has Just completed one OF the most hand
some and complete houses Of worship in
the southern portion Of the state. The
beginning Of the work Of the organization
Of the church dates from the arrival OF
Rev. Morrison. whose labors were OF
missionary character. He was followed
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23

For businesslike methods and orderly.
disniaed procedure. tho convention Of
women's Clubs. which mo, in Colorado
Springs las, week. set an excellent OK
ample for tho nervous. fresful and pug
naeious males who assemble In eonven-
,isns To contend and ~rangle over unim-
porsant details and decide matters Of
moment BY fofes.-Sta,s Journal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-10-23

c. E. DeLong. Of Patterson valley, was
in the city Tuesday and purchased Of n.
Otis Brown Mill Co., wind mill and
tank to supply his yard of 5000 sheep
with water for the winter.
The stock feeders find that wind mill
for raising water for stock more than
paws for itself in one winter,