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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Personal and Social.

] II anyone of our readers hear Of the
marriage Of Carl Miller Of the Rocky
Ford Grocery Co.. they will please use
the telephone to convey the information
to the Enverprise promptly. as we wish
to publish the news in the very first issue
after the interesting event.
J. c. Graoey and c. L. Govreau left on
Monday for Denver with four cars Of fat
cattle.
A. Forder and Chas. Recker were in
Kansas City this week with shipment
Of fat sheep.
J. N. Kinney has recently been inyesti-
eating Oklahoma with view to location.
but don't like it. It is unreasonable to
think Of Colorado man liking any por-
ton Of the east-and Oklahoma is not far
east either.
Walter and Fred Kinney are investi-
eating Oklahoma with view to locating.
Don't.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Dautrich are now
at home at 5o4 North Second street
where they will be pleased to receive
their friends.
L. E. Colby has returned from Chicago.
his mother having been decided out OF
danger. He will return in few weeks
for permanent location.
G. W. Goss celebrated his 7oth BIRTH
day yesterday and was as lively as a
Kansas g.asshopper.
E. S. Fear has removed TO tho country.
taking charge Of p. X. Blinn's farm. Mr..
Blinn having this week entered upon his
duties as superintendent Of the expert
ment station.
Mrs. Harvey Maltby and Mr.. Maltby
arc in receipt OF many congratulations
over tho birth Of q fine boy on Wednes-
day.
Chas. Thurlow. Boston capitalist, for
merly OF Colorado Springs and who has
bcen largely interested in Pueblo realty.
was being shown tho Rocky Ford country
this week by Col. Lockhart-
NJ. E. Levy left Saturday for tho east
To make large purchases in order to fill
tho double room no will have whom tho
organization Of tho broad-guaga Dawlcy-
Wilson Hardware Co. shall provide for
tho vacation OF tho rooms now occupied
by 3. G. Wilson.
Mrs. Ezra Nuesolls o. Sugar City. and
Miss Carrie Carlyle Of Pueblo. have boon
visiting Rocky Ford friends this week.
Miss M. NJ. Peck arrived Friday from
ST. Louis To :ill tho position as trimmer
in tho millinery department at Fred G.
Thedo q Co. Tho increase in tho firms
business has made tho demand for more
holp and Mr.. Thodo has beon fortunate
In securing an artist in tho millinery
trade.
Miss Clara Mcpherson has issued in
Si;a,ions To Progressive Luncheon" a,
hor home nos, Tuesday a, 600 O'Clock.
Miss Ruth Babeoek will entertain a
number Of young friends this evening.
S. W. White has JUS, received news Of
tho death Of his grandmother. Mrs. Anna
Caiheart, at Kansas City. Mrs. Cath
car; was In hor e5th year and had lived
: in Clay county. Mo-. since 1925. hor
: residence dating before tho state was
admitted into tho Union.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Double Work.

First decorator have advised him
TO have his house decorated durin.
hin wifc's absence ~ q surprise.
Second dccorattor-Good! Then
we'll have TO do II all over again when
she gets back.-i.ifc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Earsh's Crust Shaking.

Since the eruption Of Mont Pcicc
the whole crust Of tho earth has been
shakin. like n jelly. states tho govern
mcnt astronomer Of Victoria. Aus.
trnlin-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Irritateo.

Hicks-You are suffering from rhcu
matism. aren't your
wicks tHnappishiy)-You don't
think I am enjoying II. do your
Somcryiils (Aiass.) Journal
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
Anects Many,

I.ady-why don't you 10 to work?
Tramp feel so tired.
I.ady-What made you tired?
parior play ping pong.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13
D. V. Burrelrs is the place to
get your Garden and Flower
Seeds fresh and true to name.

Our line of Embroidenes. lots |, 2 and
5. are good values. See how they look to
you for one-thrd less than regular prices.
Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13

Decrease In Drunkenness.
Drunkenness IL said to be simin.
ishing In Italy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13

New Ladies Wrappers. just in. good
pereale. full size. big six. worth SIPS. on
sale for only ese at Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13

Water In Cerebral Matter.
The cerebral matter is about seven.
'ighths water.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13

BARGAINS in Hard
ware and Furniture.
We still have some
special prices to offer
until Saturday night,
March II The Wilson
Hardware & Furniture
Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-03-13

To Rent-2o acres for beets and so
acres for Oats. Also wish to let contract
to put into the stack 100 acres Of alfalfa.
40-tf J. p. Pollock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Where People Are Trusted.

While Birmingham is generous or generous occasions like Christmas and Thanksgiving day. said visitor yes terday, "business is conducted on strict ly business basis This is a striking con trast to Mobile, New Orleans Montgomery and other old southern cities In those towns every man respectfully dressed and of good appearance Is trusted.
 This little incident is good illustra- ton: While in the lobby of leading Birmingham hotel with friend one day a terrific rain came up and my friend wanted to rent an umbrella. He was di- rected to an institution that kept um- brellas for rent. The man in charge re- quired that he put up $l as security and pay 25 cents in advance as rent.
 Tn Mobile soon afterwards needed an umbrella temporarily on account or hard rain and was directed to the proper place. The man in charge, learning Of my desire, took my name and address ana handed me the umbrella.
 :. Do you not require a forfeit or your pay in advance l inquired.
 :" oh, mo- he replied; we believe all men are honest until proven otherwise Up to that time he said he had never lost an umbrella"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Nenro Homicides.

Discussing the race question and the manner of it's final solution visitor from the southern part of the state said yes- terday:
 .'If you will notice the records carefully you will find that more negroes are killed in quarrels by members of their own race of late years than by white men. When we read of the killing of negro for some offense by white man. thrill of horror is produced in the minds of many; but when one negro kills another there IS little or no comment. You will notice, too, that 1t seldom, if ever, happens that a white man in the south murders negro premedltated1y and with malice afore- thought but there are murders committed under cover of darkness by members of the negro race, and most of the numerous hangings in this state are for that very cause.
 q have no reference to lynehings for they are not generally chased as murders, though l am bitterly and unequiyocally opposed to them.
 ..It seems to me" continued the speak CT. 'that the negro of the south is doing very we'll uldtl dil NiA'tAh9eS'iieNS' course there are many bad ones who must be severely handled at times, but the la boring negro is a producer and without him the south would suffer. In fact, these southern lands would afford employment for thousands more and l wish We had them here. As political factors they play no part, but as workingmen they do, and that too, a very important one.
 Speaking of labor the man said:
 "If you remember, prior to the war railroads in the south were not built by negroes, but by foreign white labor the Irish aborer then predominating' Mas ters used their negro slaves on the farm. The negro receives ready cash semi monthly or monthly on railroad work and on the farm he generally gets his money once a year under the part crop sys- tenn. which largely prevails in the cotton belt. This ready cash-pay naturally at tracts the negro, who in turn spends 1t lavishly. You will find the farm negro more provident than the public works darkey'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Good News About MT. Tanner.

s'I am delighted to hear of the probable recovery of Col. James L. Tanner, said a prominent man in public life last night. "Col Tanner, who has been in Montgom- cry under a surgeons care for several weeks, has returned to Gadsden, accom- panied by C. S. Ward, his brother-in-law. Friends of Col. Tanner throughout the state have been watching the progress of his malady with anxiety for several months and the news that he Is able to return to his home with a good chance of recovery is source of mach satisfac- ton.
 Jim Tanner. as he Is familarly called, is one of Alabama's leading men and is considered one of the best lawyers in the state. While in Montgomery Col. Tanner underwent an operation and stood it we'll In fact he surprised his physici- ans and was able to leave for Gadsden some days ahead of the time at first al- lowed. His friends have eagerly inquir- ed as to his condition during the past few weeks and are greatly pleased at the encouraging reports. I believe I voice the sentiment of every public man in Alabama and every other man who knows Jim Tanner when I express the sincere hope that he will soon be on the road to recovery"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
The Hon. William McAdoo.

'Wilr McAdoo, former assistant sec- retary of the navy under President cleve- hnnd, has been appointed to high position in the New York municipality" said A. w Miller of the Dispatch Printing com- pany, last night.
 T knew MeAdoo in his younger days and noticed particularly his career as a congressman. As young Jersey boy he was remarkably reserved, and had little to say. Shortly after l came to Blrming- ham Mr. MeAdoo. then a congressman from New Jersey, came here with Samuel J. Randall. and the two spoke to an inn mense audience in the old o'Brien opera house
 ..MeAdoo was then what was called a protection democrat. In other words, he was in entire sympathy with Sam Ran dan. As Birmingham was much inclined that way McAdoo made strong impress sion on our people. As a young and wig orons congressman he had few equals In congress. No northern man ever enjoyed more strenuous support of the south than did Will McAdoo, and we all rejoice at his recent appointment to lucrative offfeen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
What Bece mes of ria lIo 2

Last year this country produced IT, 820,000 tons of pig iron. It will make equally as much this year. It has been making pig iron from time out of mind-making it out of iron ore, Aux and fuel What becomes of it?
 It will not suffice to say that much of it is turned into steel, for then the question would simply be, what be- comes of steel? No one tries to ac- count for the millions of pins that are produced annually, because they are small, and all say at once, they are lost" But one cannot well say that of the pig iron produced last year, or of the great quantities turned out in previous years.
 Such quantities of such a bulky metal are certainly not lost, and yet the world never tires in demanding great quantities of the great commer- cial metal. These quantities are each year new quantities, for no scrap goes into a blast furnace. When we say 17S2O,O00 tons of pig iron are pro duced, we mean that much metal that did not exist independently before last year. That much metal was gathered from the chinks and corners of the earth, and separated from associate parts, and made ready for the use of man.
 This annual product is largely taken by the railroads-perhaps 40 per cent of it. Much of it goes into plates and sheets much into structural forms, and much into wire and nails-leaving perhaps 20 per cent of the product for miscellaneous uses. But this is not the question-what becomes of it? 1t is durable, and yet the world wants more and more of it each sear. In the great long run oxidation may de- stroy it, but the rust theory does not largely apply to the first ten years of the life of metallic iron. Pending a solution the blast furnaces will be kept at work day and night, and their own CTS will stand ready to fill all orderS regardless of the question; What be- comes of pig iron?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Advent of the Girl Usher.

A New York theatre has installed girl ushers, and the change has been acceptably received. There is nothing remarkable in the innovation. It sim ply shows the steady inroads that wo- men are making into employments heretofore filled by men. AS things are going women will soon be as independ ent as men in the matter of employ ment.
 The girl usher in a neat uniform would render theatre more attractive, and it goes without saying that she would soon know the seats in house, and that the patrons wor!a thus be un- erringly and quickly guided to their purchases. The present ushers in Bir- minghams theatres are acceptable, and if they see girl ushers looming up in the distance it is safe bet they will not deteriorate.
 put Iile Sul QontI CdilllCt thN" sun, nor can she wear shoe heels of dispro- portionate height These are two 1 things that the new field would bar out. 1 However, let us not anticipate. The New York fashion may not spread to Alabama, at least not quicker than the boil weeyil does Let no one think that we consider the girl usher and the boil weeyil as in one class. Perish the thought. In coincidence of coming to Alabama they may be alike, but not in any other respect All hail the girl usher-a bas the boil weeyil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
TO VIRGIL.
By Horace

By dOfdce.
 Ah mel what bounds can sorrow ki. Or in what measured cadence flow
 For one so loved, so dear? Teach, plaintive musel to whom is The Tyre that charms the sons of he
 To soothe a mortal ear. Doth then the power of endless sleci h his cold grasp Quintilius keep?
 Doth he remorseless bind The bold but unassuming youth Whose spotless faith, unvarnish'd tr
 Have left no peer behind? Wept by the virtuous and the wise. But most by thee, oh friend! he lies.
 Whose pious prayers in vain From the unheeding gods in vain That they would to thine arms resto-
 Quintilius once again. Couldst thou. the Thracian bard exec Whose magic song enchanted hell,
 Yet vain were all thine art Life's ruddy flame would ne'er retiirs To kindle in their marble urn
 The ashes of the heart: Nor couldst thou from the Siygian 2 Recall the pale departed ghost
 From it's relentless guide. Iris hard, but resignation knows To soothe irreparabia woes,
 And fates' stern will abide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

From the Mobile Register
 The daily newspapers are discussing whether the President can declare war, and they contend that he cannot legal ly do so, as the power to declare war belongs to congress. The discussion has arisen from the fact that Presidents ac- ton in sustaining Panama is tantamount to a declaration of war against Colombia. It must be confessed that the President has no right to declare war History shows however, that in many cases war has been begun without any declaration. The executive acts in defense of what he believes to be the best interest of the country, and presently a war is in pro- gress. The country. may be said to have drfted into war, and without a declara- ton. It is none the less a war. although it had it's origin solely in the act of the President
 According to modern usage, a declara- ton of war is not necessary. A state of war may exist without any declaration of 1t by either party. There are numerous examples of wars begun simply by the perpetration of acts of hostility The war of 1S6i-65 in this country is held to have begun with President Lincoln's proclama- tfon of the blockade of April 27, 1861. In lSf6 President Pierce stated in a message that war exists by the act of Mexico ' Congress did not declare war against Mexico. It took no action, even in appro- priating money for it, until after several battles had been fought with the Mexi- cans. The seven years war against France by England began with the cap ture of many French vessels The Franco Prussian war began with the statement that the imperial government of France considered that war was in existence: that is to say, that war had begun, and the government recognized the fact The Russo-Turkish war of 1877 began without declaration and the state of war was ac- knowledged by a statement handed to the Turkish ambassador at St. Petersburg. No declaration preceded Gustavus Adol- phus invasion of Sweden; none the ad vance of the Spanish Armada, none Buck inghams descent on Spain. none the war between England and France when France aided the Americans in their re- volt.
 There are some who talk of impeaching President Roosevelt for making war or Colombia and usurping the power of con gress, but there is nothing in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
NED BRACE TALKS OF CHRISTMAS CHARITY
 AND OTHER FEATHERS OF GENERAL INTEREST

an, however, may be reckoned as a fac- tor, He will undoubtedly be in the next democratic national convention and vii. have a following therein which will no doubt accept his advice.
 As it is now. Senator German is un- doubtedly in the lead by an overwhelming majority. His nomination. however, de- bends upon the action of the New York delegation. If New Yorks supports him or will accept him, Senator German will undoubtedly be the nominee. If. on the other hand, the New York delegation should be carried against German and vigorous fight be made in the convention gainst him, then another may be nomi- mated. But the Marylander is certainly stronger in New ork than any New York man who has yet been suggested. With the Tammany element he is stronger than is Judge Parker of that state But David B. Hill, who wants the nomination him. self will fight German and it remains to be seen whether Hill yet has sufficient influence in New York to destroy the Ma ryland senator
 The present programme of the Tam many element of New York politics-and they will control the delegation to the next eonvention-is to name George B. Mcclellan, the newly elected mayor of New York as it's candidate for the presi- dential nomination. If the convention will not accept Mcclellan then 1t is proposed to vote for German. Whether this pro- gramme is carried through or not remains to be seen.
 Speaking of politics, it is said that Gen eral Joe Wheeler has returned to Alabama and is figuring on rushing into the con- gressional race in the Eighth district. The general is now drawing a salary as a retired army officer He has gotten all of the honor out of serving In congress that there is in it. Judge Richardson. who succeeded him and is now serving in congress has made a creditable member and is worthy successor of the gallant little general. It is therefore hoped by friends of both that General Wheeler will not see fit to attempt to regain the seat in congress which he formerly held and which he voluntarily released.
 By the way. MT. Bryan has received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Condition of the City.

The members of the Woman's club are holding up before Mayor Drennen several interesting and pertinent inter rogation marks They want to know why the city neglects to build school houses to accomodate its school chil- dren, many of whom are unjustly doomed to ignorance by such neglect They want to know why backwards are left uninspected, and fruit peelings en- cumber the sidewalks.
 They also ask the citizens of this town why they retain so many rickety and ridiculous front fences-why they do not paint their houses-why their front yards do not present more at tractive appearance.
 After all, the alleys of Birmingham are it's chief drawback. They are its slums. and their yileness in various directions is indescribable. Washing ton is the only considerable city in the land that is similarly afflicted, and it Is curing the original fault by turning it's alleys into streets, paving and light ing them, and giving them new names. This is the only remedy open to Bir- mingham. We cannot have a clean and orderly city until this is done. The surveyor who laid out this town meant well. but he did not consider condi. tions after population had risen to 100,' OO0-a mark that was passed, practi- cally and comprehensively speaking long ago.
 The wnman's club cannot speedily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
t.ookinu Into inc New Year.

As the year 1904 approaches all thoughtful men are trying to peer into it's mysteries in the hope of discover ing what it will bring Opinions are greatly divided over it's economic as poets. Some anticipate a busy, pros porous year while others say it will be year of declining prices and dull trade Presidential years are inclined to be waiting years, or at least years of unrest, and if trade awaits the re- suit of the crops and the election the case would not be at all exceptional
 It is. however, difficult to see how trade can be dull in the south when cotton is bringing twelve cents, or in the west, where May wheat is worth eighty cents, and May corn forty-four cents. These are good prices, and all three crops are good-sized crops. The south and west will not lack money with which to buy goods, and when the south and west are buying goods, the east will perforce have an active ant profitable trade. In spite of all ap- pearances and all outgivings from Wall street, and all declines in artifi- cial values, it is difficult to see how general trade can be dull in 1904.
 The present year has been year of liquidation where liquidation was sadly needed. The process was begun as soon as the year came in, and it has been maintained ever since in far reaching but wholesome manner. The country as whole, and especially gen eral trade, is in a sounder, safer posi- ton and condition because of it. The fever of the boom has been eliminated, and things are what they purport to be. Gold bricks no longer fill the market places. This of itself lends encouragement to the view. and there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Why "Parsifalo is Excltlna.

Richard Wagner's "Parsiful" is neither the greatest nor the most char aeteristic of his works. It relates to the Holy Grail which may be said to be the poetry of of the Last Supper, and on account oi it's sacred theme it's rendition has thus far been confined to Bayreuth. Despite the protests of Frau Cosima Wagner it was given on Christ mas eve in New York in Herr Con- reid's big play house. Frau Cosima and Sou Seigfried are disgruntled over the New York production, because 1t will cut down gate receipts at Bay reuth, but the public is not concerned in that phase of the problem. Dr. Parkhurst as the nations chief med dler, has of course put his finger in it. bur what may be produced without protest at Bayreuth may, it would seem, be produced in New York with out well-founded protest
 But over and above all such opposi- tion comes a wall from society in New York. The opera is begun at , o'clock when presumably there is still daylight abroad in the land At the end of the first act there is an intermission of an hour and three-quarters flor din. ner." When the audience reassembles the opera goes on, and it continues to go on until midnight. 50 far so good. But what shall society wear at the theatre at o'elockY shall the men wear the frock coat or the swallow tails? Shall the women wear the street dress or the deeollete gown? These be deep and distressing ques- tions. True a lightning change after the first act would solve the problem, but lightning changes are inconven- tent, especially when one has dinner to eat. This IS the real problem, ana the problems raised by Frau Cosima and Dr. Parllhurst and Sou Seigfried do not come home to New York
 The problem-the real one-remains at th's writing unsettled, and far be it from provincials to even suggest solu- ton. New York society is torn from center to circumference over it, and yet no solution appears. It is in fact problem too deep and too distressing for the provincial intellect. Like the race problem, it must be left to time, and to the patrons of Herr Conreid's yellow music house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

is every reason to anticipate safe, sound year in general trade, and also a year in which enterprises of merit will find sufficient capitalistic support New enterprises will be closely scru tinized by capital, but when they are found to be sound and promising cap ital will be forthcoming. It is in the country, and it will seek investment, and sound enterprises will secure it.