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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Some dealers say they have Just as
good piano as the Steger for less
money than our price. n this be true
why Is II that people do not buy them
instead Of the Steger ? Talk Is cheap
but II takes money to buy pianos.
We have the pianos and they are sold
for small payment down and what
ever you can afford to pay each
month. We are still giving the peo-
pie the benefit of Denver prices and
terms. When a dealer says he has a
piano as good as the Steger and does
not want you to look around before
you decide, be careful for he has
something up his sleeve. We invite
you to look around and when you
have carefully done SO all we ask is
for you to come and see our pianos
before you purchase. We do not
consider we have any competition
therefore we do not try to run down
other peoples goods to sell ours.
They have sold everywhere on their
merits and we are not In the least bit
afraid but what they will continue to
do so. We know we can save you
from 500 to $3.50 on a plano, II we
were not sure of the fact we would
not ship car load of pianos at one
time to Rocky Ford. Yours truly,
CoIumbine Music Company,
G. e. Lucore, Manager.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16
NEWDALE

Died. Tuesday January 6. Cynthia j
Sehreiver, aged eight years. The funer-
al services were held at the house We'd
nesday afternoon by Rev. Mr.. Welsh. b
A. ozbun made flying trip to Fowler
Tuesday.
As Rev. r. j. Davenport is still unable to
attend to his PASTORAL duties. he has Sc
cured the services Of Rev. Mr.. Welsh te
assist him. The next preaching services
here will be January 25th.
A silver medal contest will be held at
the Newdale school house Wednesday.
January 2l. Special musical numbers
will be given by local talent and also by
the Rocky Ford Commercial College.
The seven contestants are Sylvia Pryor.
Lotto Brunton. Lizz.e Waters. Earl o.
bun, Chas. Hood, Mary Woodbury. and
Emma Nicholson. Everybody invited.
Tickets | S cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

"one Of tho most misleading phases Of
tho reciprocity discussion 10 tho so-ealled
sympathy or moral responsibility for other
nations. 50 conspieuousiy displayed in tho
case OF Cuba" says 0anton's Magazine.
This Is no, merely unsound: Il 10 maud
lin sentiment Tho true way to help
o,her nations Is not 70 destroy our own in
dustries in order eharitably TO buy their
products. but on the contrary Il Is to make
tho most Of our own possibilities. and give
others tho benefits Of our discoveries and
superior methods. Charitsbly to surren-
der our own markets to the poorer ma
tons Is simply to lot them drag US down.
Progress demands that we should lift
them up. and tho only way TO holp III,
Cuba and other countries to our level ID
to give them the benefit Of our superior
devices and discoveries resulting from our
own experimentation and progress. In
the numerous lines in which wo have OK
celled sufficiently to be ablo TO sell pro-
ducts cheaper abroad than they can bs
produced thoro with their own cheap la
Dor. we have made discoveries that for
eigners can and will adopt, and in doing SC
they got an everlasting benefit that will
DO worth far moro to them than tho pcr-
mission to sell in our market and thereby
proven. the development Of these superior
methods, thus perpetuating their own rel
ativoly crude and clumsy devices"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16
An Atssmps to ouss ssassor F.rwsaI.

The threatened attack on Senator N.
z. Farwell Of the twenty third district.
involving his right TO 4 seat IN tho four
teenth general assembly. was opened
Tuesday morning. Senator Ward pro-
ssnted type-writtsn protest signed by
J. w. Bowman Of ManxAnola reciting
that Senator Farwell moved TO Arizona
Immediately after adjournment Of tho
thirteenth general assembly. and resided
there until Just prior TO the eonvoning Of
tho present legislature. whom no return
cd to Colorado for the sole purpose Of
sitting as q senator. The protest says
that Farwsll's permanent residence Is
now At Simmons. Arix. and that he Is
therefore not entitled TO = scat
This Is an uniustiaabls partisan scheme
as Senator Farwsll Is yet . resident Of
Colorado. His business interests in Ari-
IONA require his attention = part Of tho
time. but not enough TO warrant the at
tack on his eligibility to the legislature.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16
FRIDAY, JANUARY le. 1908.

Tho first ballot for United States
senator will be taken next Tuesday.
While tho situation is badly mixed thsre
10 hops Of tho election Of Republican.
But this can only be accomplished by un-
seating all frandulensly elected Arapa-
hoes. which should bo done without tho
least hesitation. II tho Republican mem-
bsrs will got together even the most rev.
olu,ionary tactics q tho Democrats can
not prevent tho election Of Republican
senator. .. ....t-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

1t seems to be settled SO far as the
Rocky Ford factory is concerned that
they will not undertake TO build factory
in this part Of Kansas this yoar. The
reason Is that capitalists are waiting to
see the effect Of any tariff changes tha,
congress may make. II is understood
however. that thoy will continue to make
contracts for Kansas beets. and tho acre
age in this county the coming season will
be at least 1000 acres. Let US hope
that tho legislature will give our farmers
the benefit Of the bounty for two years
longer. until we can fully establish this
big industry in this seetion.-Lakin. KS
Investigator.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16
YEA I YEAi
Rocky Ford Eagles Install Officers.

The installation Of F. o. E. No. l44
took place at X. P. hall last Wednesday
night District Deputy j. X. Dye did the
installing and so well did he perform his
duties that it was commented on gener-
ally. The officers installed were:
j. w. Lawton, Past Worthy President
E. R. Davis. Worthy President.
X. B. Mitchell, Worthy Vice President
o. A. Hansbrough, Worthy Chaplain.
Secretary, H. P. Schuyler.
Treasurer, ]. B. Harms.
H. Maltby, Conductor.
H. Casagoli. Inside Guard.
Theo. Vashus, Outside Guard.
L. N. Hendricks, j. X. Dye, J. B. Muir
ray, Trustees.
DR.. Meyer, Physician.
After the installation there were sew
eral excellent talks made by different
members of the order which were loudly
applauded. At the conclusion the social
session was not slow. Everybody had a
good time and went home feeling good.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Rocky Ford's tax this year is sl4.2oz.
while last year it was only Sl0.6l4.29.
Rocky Ford and La Junta pay the
same city tax-s2.5o on each Sloo val
uation. fF
7. T. Woodruff of La Junta has the
honor Of being the largest individual tar
payer In the county. he being asked 70
fork over S5.66o.28. t III
Beatty Bros. Of manzanola pay sl.6z7.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

One day recently the telephone girls of
Rocky Ford and La Junta offices kept
count Of the number OF calls received. AS
might have been expected Rocky Ford
beat by a score Of 1929 to LISA in the
"a hours. There's nothing slow about
Rocky Ford,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

A new class will be formed in the pri-
mary grade Of our public school on Mon
day. January 26. All pupils who will
att,in tho age Of six years before tic
close Of the spring term should then en-
ter the school.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Seventy five cents will buy pair of
Ladies Shoes at g. G. Maxwell's. Sizes
2 to 8. Big bargains.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

A letter has been prepared for sending
to Hon. W. B. Goblin Of which the follow
ing is copy: I'VE Republicans Of otero
county desire to express our approval Of
your course in not joining the. Democrats
in organizing the house. We hope to see
the Republicans Of the house get together
SO they may work in harmony and elect
Republican United States senator. You
were elected as a Republican and not as
Fusionist or Democrat" This letter is
being signed by large number Of Re-
publicans and will be sent to our repre-
sentative today.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

A fully attended meeting Of the Re-
publican Central Committee was held at
X. P. hall Wednesday to decide between
the rival candidates for water commits
sioner. After a full discussion it was de-
oided to recommend B. F. Powell Of Man
zanola to the friendly consideration of
the, county commissioners. In turn the
commissioners will recommend Mr.. Pow
ell to Gov. Peabody. who has the ap-
pointinp poWer
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16
STOCK RANCH FOR SALE.

4S0 acres situated the Apshapa about L2 miles south
Of Fowler 240 decided land 240 being state
land OF the decided land there $50 Of the very finest
farm land the Valley and has shares Of water from the High
tn 90 Of very fine pasture ground 20 Of which will
cut At least ton Of wild hay to the yearly The 24o
state land Joins the decided land and about 90 Of
under the ditch and be watered easily Balance pasture
land The Aphapa through the place. insuns perpetual
stock the land joins open range each side Of The
creek Thi, place offered 5000 for short time and
the cheapest proposition in the Valley
For good home close to Rocky Ford have TO offer
20 onehaf mile east Of Rocky Ford with full water right
from the Rocky Ford Canal good brick wostory eight
dwelling barns and other necessary oubuidns, about IL
of all kinds Of fruit This place be sold handled for
$4,000 purchaser desires he purchase ten tract
Joining this for $4OO All Of this land very fine For further
particulars call and Fenaon Gretchen Rocky Ford Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

At a recent meeting Of stockholders of
the Omer canal it was resolved to double
the capacity of the canal. Omer is
coming to the front
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

J.w. Rice has his Office in A. C.
Sloan's law Office and is prepared to
handle life insurance. real estate. loans
and rentals. Give him call.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Four grades Of Real Linen suitable for
both ladies and gen,lemen's handker-
chiefs at Woman's Exchange. at-.-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Woman with baby wants position as
housekeeper at once. Address, Mrs.
Zelda Boles, Rocky Ford. 55tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

kearny county. KS. farmers received
this year s5.zll.oo state bounty for
bssts sold to the Rocky Ford Sugar fac
tory. r r.a.t-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16
CHURCH NEWS.
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PRssbYrgRlAn CHURCH.

Next Sunday morning at tho First
Presbyterian church there will ba bap-
,ism and reception Of members. installa-
ton Of elders. and the celebration Of the
Holy Communion. with brief meditation
on prayer. Evening theme a, 1880: The
Shadow OF Soul" Prof. Tietswor,h and
Miss Mcbride will render duett- All
arc cordially invited.
Tho First Presbyterian church held is
annual meeting last Wednesday evening
after tho regular preparatory services.
The following officers were elected: Ed
ers for three years: A. L. Kellogg and
Providence Mounts. Tho other members
Of the session who hold over arc ]. F.
Roth. S. II. Young. S. n. Pollock and
Prof. F. 3. Bolles. Trustees for three
years: J. w. Young and r. NJ. Pollock.
To ill vacancies: For one year. J. C.
Kahn: for two years. F. NJ. Harsin.
Trustees who hold over arc: J. p. Pol
lock and w. r. Hardoy. Secretary. Alvin
Partner: treasurer. g. NJ. Hall.
METHODIST CHURCH.
Morning subject. The Person and Of
fec Work Of tho Holy Spirit" Evening.
The Beginning Of Gods wnrs. tho
Pledge Of its Completion" Hymns 272,
2s5. 5oz. l. iS9. III. You arc cor
daily invited To all services.
ST. MATHEWS CnuRca EPISCOPAL.
The Rev. Arehdeason Bywa,er will
preach at | | u. rr. Sunday.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Services every Sunday at II o'clock:
Sunday school 9:S5 a. m. Room Hagen
block. Subject. Truth" All arc VOL
como.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Special services continue with good in
terest- Roy. p. A. Eubank will assis;
tho pastor mex, week. A cordial invita-
ton Is extended to all.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Ladies' Shoes. 2 TO 8. at @. c. Max
wells at Is cents per pair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Wanted, a team of horses; also
have one good family horse for sale.
CoIumbine Music Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

In our advertising column will be found
the semi-annual statement of the State
Bank of Rocky Ford. The figures of this
statement are larger than any previous
year and show the bank to be in very
healthy and prosperous condition. The
State Bank started with the town, on a
small capital. and has had steady growth
as the country developed, the extent of
its business being an accurate index of
the advancement of the tributary country.
The careful and conservative business
methods Of the bank have commended
its management to the good will and
patronage of the people to gratifying
degree.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

The mandamus suit against Treasurer
Bserbohm to decide his duty in regard to
accepting tho reduced amour. Of Santa
Fs tax. AZ ordered by tho county COM
missioners. will come up for hearing in
the district court at Pueblo next weok.
II tho decision is favorable To tho accept
anee Of the Santa Fs's s56.ooo check.
the county treasury will be in shape to
pay a number Of registered warrants.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Gov. Poabody's admirable inaugural
message contains ono unfortunate recon-
msnda,ion. II is that in which no sug-
gss,s that the eonviets in the penisentiary
b employed on the old state ditch enter
prise. As is well known tho valley is
strongly opposed to the state ditch. and
our citizens have grateful remembrance
Of Senator Swink's ablo and effective
labors in defeating the proposition a few
years ago. In addition to there being no
unappropriated water in the Arkansas
river. there is this objection to revival
Of tho state ditch: In the kansas-Colo-
RADIO suit our attorneys have averred that
the state was not party to any irriga-
ton enterprise; that tho water used was
by individuals, and that the state should
in no way be connected with tho suit.
II now the state goes into the irrigation
business one strong point in our favor
will be lost. Better let the state canal
continue its sleep and find some other
work for the convicts.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

The best premium newspaper can
give" says the Iowa City Republican, ''s
an improvement in ITSELF" That's the
kind of premium the Enterprise is offer
ing every week in the year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

At the recent bowling contest at La
Junta the Rocky Ford boys, we regret to
say. came out second best The full
score is at hand but crowded out.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

CHURCH OF CHRIST.
Elder Jenkins Of tho Church Of Christ
will preach in Commercial College hall
next Sunday morning and evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

When we have bit of bad weather in
Rocky Ford remember that it is but the
fringe of a severe storm which is affliot-
ing some other part Of the west
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

The fifth and last number in the Ep-
worth League course will be the lecture
by DR.. Buchtel, of the Denver University.
which will be some time in March. The
exact date will be announced next week.
Can use a good cow. Columblne
Music Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16
oERxhN pArTIsr pRErnRrN.

Services every Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 1000 a. m: Preaching
services at a. m. Evening services at
7:5o. Ministers; G. E. Studebakcr. G..
Nevingcr. J. C. Fundcrburgh. j. M. Elliott.
Miss Emma Fisher. superintendent Of
Sunday school,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16
More Tax information.

The taxes for the year 1902 are ag-
gregated as follows:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-01-16

Special services continue with good in.
terest. Rev. p. A. Eubank will sssis
tho pastor next week. A cordial invita-
ton Is extended to all.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-13
COMMISSION IN PARAGUAY.
Colony Founded Nine Years Ago by
Immigrants Seems to Be
Successful.

About two days ride from Villa
Rica in south central Paraguay. the
second largest town in that republic. is
tract of 1900 acres of land on which
a few very Industrious and intelligent
immigrants are making a communistic
experiment, states the New York Sun.
They are known as the Cosme colo
ny, and their land is IL miles from the
nearest village. The colony was
founded nine years ago and is fairly
prosperous, though it is not regarded
in Paraguay exactly in the light Of .
practical experiment.
There are just 26 men, Is women
and As children in the colony. TheiI
little village contains q dwelling
houses, a school, a store, printing Of
flee, a social hall and library, and two
or three workshops. They print a
small monthly paper called Cosme,
illustrated with photographs of the
colony.
Around the village are spread the
woodland and grazing land. which they
good grazing. the woodland is rich in
marketable timber, the soil is fertile,
the community Is out of debt; and
though it is not getting wealthy, all
have plenty to eat and wear, and are
living in peace and contentment.
The colony is governed by chair
man and a committee of, three men
with manager, who arranges all the
industrial affairs in accordance with
the general plan of the committee,
which meets weekly.
BY dint of Drawn and perseverance
the men have cleared $50 acres of for
est and are raising sugar cane, maize
manioc, vans, oranges, lemons. bana-
mas, sweet potatoes, peaches and vege-
tables. AS yet the colony consumes
all its crops excepting sugar, which
was manufactured and sold last year
to the value of s1,55S. The committee
appraised the value of foodstufff
raised at the same amount.
The colony makes its own lumber
and tans the hides of it's cattle. There
is much division of labor, some COLO
nists tending stock while others en-
gage in carpentry. blacksmithing, boo;
making, printing and the other indus
tries of the place, the women having
their full share of labor; even the
| children are useful in various ways.
The Cosme colony, in fact, seems to
be successful, if thrift, industry and
contentment are evidences of well be-
inc
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-13
THE QUEEN AND THE DOG.


Queen Alexandra is devotedly fond Of
dogs, and has had all sorts, sizes and
breeds. She possesses great skill in
training them, and the pets which she
has about her are all capable of wonder
full tricks, says st. James Gazette. But
there was one dog upon which her ma
jesty confesses that in vain she used to
cast longing eyes. 1t was a famous per-
forming dog named ''Minos," and it was
the rage of a society entertainer Invita-
ton cards at great London houses used
to bear the strange announcement. ITO
meet the dog Minos." The following
story of this remarkable creature is often
told by her majesty: Upon one oc-
casion, when hidden to carry a hand
herchief to the most beautiful lady in
the room, the rascally courtier sprang
up to Queen Victoria, and laid it at her
feet Her majesty laughed merrily,
fiicked the dog in the face with her own
handkerchief, and babe him do his duty
honestly. Thereupon the dog picked up
his handkerchief. and, in great humility
approached our present queen. lay down,
ard placed the handkerchief before her.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-13
THE. LUXURY OF BABIES.
Cnder Modern Methods of Rearing
They Are Source of Much
Home Pleasure.

In this politely Indifferent age. when
so many people are afflicted with the
boredom of living. attention may APP
propriately be called TO the remedy in
volved In the rearing of child. A
baby, which to outsiders appears to be
only a hairless and colicky bit of albu-
minoid matter. has been known repeat
eddy to quite transform a household,
says the Kansas City Star.
In a recent magazine article a clever
writer has discoursed on the luxury OF
children and has urged every family
to provide itself with at least one boy
and a schoolgirl But really 1t isn't
necessary for them to reach school age.
An infant may be as good remedy for
ennui as a child old enough TO read
"Ivanhoe" To be quite frank, most
men-if they dared express their IN
most thoughts-would prefer to skip
the first six months or so. A woman.
of course. will thoroughly believe that
an lite bitsie baby six months old is
just too sweet and cunning for any use
There is a good deal of luxury in
watching a woman's delight in baby,
even in the first six months of its life.
After the child is a half year old the
average man begins TO find II source
of pleasure. BY that time ii has be-
come accustomed enough to living TO
take an interest in things. 1t begins
to practice saying nonsense syllables.
A very blase person is apt to find HIM
self taking a decided interest in this
evolution OF language-which is only
one of a large group of development
processes that are constantly going on
The man who is bored to death with
| everything finds ii hard TO preserve his
| indifference when the baby first begins
| to laugh over his homecoming.
The argument that all this pleasure
| Is more than offset by the trouble in
cident to caring for the infant has al
ways been fallacious. The fallacy is
more apparent than ever nowadays I'M
| der modern methods Of child-rearing.
/ The twentieth century baby isn't rock
| ed to- sleep. He is put to bed and let
alone He isn't taken up when he cries
and the consequence is that he sleeps
all night Occasionally a baby is ner-
vous or cantankerous But the average
healthy infant, nationally treated.
doesn't produce as much insomnia in
a month as a strong cup of coffee occa-
sions in a single night.
While 1t isn't to be denied that boy
or girl in school is a greater luxury
than an infant. still baby is piece
of furniture not to be sneezed at 1t
will furnish immensely more diversion
than an automobile and a steam yacht
combined
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-13
GREAT IDEAS IN EMBRYO.
Models at st. Louis Fair of the First
Thing of Its Kind in Every
Line of Invention.

The truth of the rule that great in
ventions attain their development
through the brains of many men will
be illustrated by novel and interest
ing exhibit which the patent office at
Washington is preparing for the st.
Louis fair The exhibit is designed to
represent so far as possible by models
the first thing of it's kind in the line of
human invention, states Youths Com
panion.
Among other things there will be
model of the first cast-iron plow, which
was patented by Charles Newbold in
1897. The first screw propeller, which
was invented by Robert Hook in 1860.
will also be shown by model. 1t will
be news to many that the screw propel-
Ter was thought of so long ago.
The invention of the steamboat is
credited to Robert Fulton, yet in the
eighteenth century Denis Papln
launched on the Fulda, in Germany, a
boat that was run by steam. 1t is a
matter of record that the river barge
men smashed Papin's boat because they
feared it would ruin their business.
Likewise included In the exhibit will
be reproduction of the first printing
press and the earliest harvesting ma
chimes. This latter dates back to $50
B. c. 1t was a light, two-wheeled We
hicle of wood with pair of shafts. be-
tween which an OK was harnessed with
his head toward the wagon. The OK
pushed the cart, on the front OF which
was arranged a series Of long knives.
AS the OK walked along the knives cut
off the heads of the standing grain.
The severed heads fell into the wagon,
and by the ingenious plan of having
the OK push the cart instead of draw
ing it, the grain was not trampled be-
forehand
There will be a model of the first 10
connective ever built, and another rep
resenting the earliest steam engine,
which was exhibited at the Serapeum,
in Alexandria, Egypt, about $50 B. c.
The earliest typewriter, patented in
1892 and the earliest practical sewing
machine are also to be represented.