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New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
THE UPSIDE DOWNS"
Characteristics of the Sloths, the Lat
est Zoo ArTiUQLs.

Among the steamship arrivals a week ago
from Dutch Guiana were three foreigners who
walk with their heads down and their legs up.
Although they possessed hardly enough brains
to know whether they should eat or starve. they
were permitted to land. and are now living in
this city.
The three newcomers are sloths, which may
now be seen in the Primate House Of the New
York Geological Park At the present time they
come to their meals. and apparently enjoy them
but they are causing the officials Of the park
more anxiety than any other OF their charges.
Never before has sloth lived more than three
months in New-YOrk City. This is not because
the town is not lively enough for them, or for
the reason that it's transportation facilities are
too slow.
Since the sloths took up their abodes in the
Primate House no one has been more faithful
in paying thsn visits than Dr. W. Reid Blair.
the veterinary surgeon OF the park After
watching them for while yesterday he was
about to turn away for tour OF the Lion
House. when q friend, CHANGING to meet him.
said: -
Doctor why are those sloths such a stupid
lot. It hardly seems right to put them in with
the monkeys. 1t is almost an insult TO our in
telligent progenitors."
In way you're right" replied the doctor
They are no relation TO the monkeys, although
they have a sort of monkey face They are
what are called monkeyl.ke animals. But II
you want to understand why they are so
stupid you had better come with me-"
moment later the two were sitting in the
Doctors private Office. and the doctor was ho.d-
ing up to the light white. waxy lump which he
had fished out Of bottle Of alcohol.
That is the brain of an adult sloth" said the
doctor. turning the lump over and over again.
You see what dirninutive thing 1t is It's
hardly bigger than a horse chestnut although
the head II came from was the size of a cocoa
nut. See how faint are the convoIutions. They
are most rudimentary-just enough TO carry a
few blood vessels This IS from the head Of a
poor fellow who only lived a week after he
landed. He wouldn't eat a thing. and just
pined away and died"
For the reason that the three slOths now on
exhibition In the Primate House are eating with
out reluctance, Dr. Blair is more than usually
hopeful concerning their future. They are fed 4
sort OF Cruel made Of oatmeal and milk and 4
few vegeta bles. one sloth seems unusually fond
OF carrots. while the baby Of the party nibbIes
with considerable zest at crisp lettuce leaves.
When they nrst came. the sloths were put In
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18
PART III.
TEN PAGES.
MAGNITUDE OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THE CITY
an ARMY OF MORE THAN HALF Il MILLION Chill
DREN ENROLLED FOB THE YEAR JUST BEGINNING.

cou7paratfvely few persons living in New
york. much less living north OF The Bronx or
sart OF the western boundary Of Nassau County
lrnow much about the number OF schools n
D-sw-York city which reopened last Monday or
,bs expansive system under which they are con-
1yoeed. With the exception Of London. there is
"a e,tT n the world having SO many children In
school
IN 1903 Il was estimated that there were Sl2.-
eco children OF school age n this city. With the
evception OF Chicago and Philadelphia. there are
70 cities in the United States whose population
r.aehes this figure TIE number enrolled in the
nubiie schools this week was 56S.232 There are
onlv six cities n the United States whose popu-
ls.fon equals or exceeds this enrolment Besides
chose already mentioned, there are St Louis.
BOSTON and Baltimore. The compulsory school
age is eight 10 fourteen. but school age extends
70 eighteen. which accounts for the wide dis
par4ty between the number Of school age and
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18

there are courses OF educational lectures IN more
than hundred centres. For gil this the city
spent nearly $J00OOO last year. Perhaps a
million and half persons visited the various
play centres. On the roof of one schooIhouse.
No. 100 at Rivington and Suffolk SITS, the
age daily attendance was 8 4S9. The aggregate
attendance at the lectures was S1.134O05
The Well known nautical school on the old time
sailing war vessel st. NIarys is also conducted
by the Board OF Education.
Even the child who for any reason is back
ward or is defective IS specially cared for. AT
present there are eighteen special classes con-
Quoted for these.
In School No. %. at Albany. Washington and
Carlisle SITS. twenty-nine nationalities were rep
resented in the classes last year.
The city provides bathrooms for the use Of the
public IN the Overcrowded tenement districts.
Several schools are equipped with apparatus for
shower baths At the fifteen swimming pools
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18

one cage where they were Immediately nick
named the upside downs" by the children
visitors. AS the result Of several bad family
Jars. however. the male was put in separate
cage. and the female and her baby were left
alone. Though the children still call the two
adults papa and mamma upside downs as a
matter Of fact they belong 10 different species.
the male being a three-toed sloth and the female
a two-toed. the difference being only in the fore
feet as all sloths have hind feet with three toes
The mother and her baby appear to have
tremendous amount Of affection. AS she hangs
from branch OF the tree that was put n her
cage. the little lies iat her breast. with its
little legs clasped tightly about her. The long,
gray hair OF their bodies is so intermingled that
at first It is hardly possible 10 distinguish one
from the other. At times the mother will hang
from the bough mOtionless. her head buried be-
tween her forelegs. Then slowly she will thrust
out her round snOut and display her eyes, that
are as pink as those Of ferret. and her cheeks
and chin. that are as bald as an apes. The lit
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18

Education Of Berlin spent about $3,5OOOOO. The
amount available in Chicago in 1902 was S12,-
56S 500 in Philadelphia s4sSS,523 and in Bos-
ton S4,OOT, ,264.
The Superintendent OF Schools IN this city re-
ceives $500 a year. This is the salary re-
ceved by the ce-President OF the United
States and the members OF the Cabinet. Each
OF the associate superintendents receives $500.
more than is received by United States Sena-
tors or Representatives. in Congress. Teachers
in a high school may receive as high as $1,000
and principal of a high school having super
vision Of more than twenty-five teachers gets
So 600
The value OF the work done along social lines
IS Illustrated by its effect upon many OF the
East Side gangs OF boys. II is natural for
boy in his teens 10 become member Of group
gang. the strongest member OF which be-
comes the leader. with a great power for good
evil boy and later politician boy
Continued second page
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18

tie one VIII squirm about and gaze stupidIy into
space. Then the mother will swing out its
hooked feet one after the other and move lazily
along as II 1t had the vaguest sort OF realization
Of its captivity Should it reach the ground, It
helplessy pulls itself along on its stomach. at
the first opportunity reaching out for something
70 hang from At night the sloths are most ac-
tive. whereas IN the middle OF the day the
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18

adults viii hang for hours with their hookzr
feet together and their bodies bumped up Ike
bags The female sioth, which is the largest "a
about equal in size 70 a wildcat It's body. how
ever, IS much simmer and its legs long and
tapeFins.
In the tropics the sIOth lives almost entirely in
the tree tops, travelling for miles through tho
forest by swinging from one bough to another.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-18

Continued ON second page
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Notice to Contractors.

Notice IL hereby given thnt sealed proposals
CLERK u Oteru County Mt La Junta. Colorado.
until " o'clock nom. Monday. December S.
Ilpl, for the furnishing OF all material aud
construction Of the following highway bridge.
viz: a two span continuation bridge across
the Arkansas river about th-cc CO. miles
northwest OF Rocky Fori. Culo.. as per plans
and speccHcation. now m Hic In hi- Office.
Each bid must lie accom- psnicd hy n certified
check of siUp'U a. q guarantee that the sue
CO. sfut bidder will enter into contract and
execute n goud md sufficient bond. so he ap-
proved by the Board OF county Commission
err for the fulfilimcnt Of said contract.
nd all bids u u shall tcris !. gOr the hes. ln
forests Of The County to do so.
Hy order OF the iiOnrd Of Commissioners Of
Dfrro county. Colo. n. ID. GARwODD.
lsgAL1 nj.' County Clerk.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
omcr fiouri.hIng This Season.

Arthur Beymcr this week exhibited in
the Enterprise office a sugar beet grown
by a. II. Lincoln at omsr which was e
model for SIZE and shapa. Lincoln has
ten acres Of these superior bcets. The
growing Of this crop has been made pos
siblu BY tho naw ditch enterprise which
has been utilized this season for tAo frs,
time. Ssm1 Graham has 20 acres Of
splendid alfalfa and Mr. Cain. on Mr..
Beymer's ranch. has SIS acres Of excel
lant seed crops. These are samples Of
the seed crops grown there this season.
As a year or two ago Il was the fashion
to mention omer with only half concealed
seorn. tho residents there take consider
able pride in what their country is doing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
A Fine Play and Company.

On next Saturday. December 5rd the
delightfully."- droll comedian. Mr.. Frank
Bacon. and company will present at the
Grand Opera House the pastoral comedy.
THE Hills Of California" play that has
taken prominent place among our best
plays. Bacon made tour last season in
this play and the results were SO success
full that he was induced TO repeat it again
this season and his returns are double
that OF last year. There'are many very
novel features IN this rural classic. There
is band Of educated chickens that do
everything but talk; then the horse and
cow add much to the most realistic farm
scene ever attempted on the stage. Mr..
Bacon's support is OF the very best-Miss
Bessie Bacon. who made SO much OF
Poppy Hill" last year will be seen In the
same character. Gus Tate. the fat effice
boy. is still saying. ''law is the rule Of ac-
tion." From scenic standpoint The
Hills OF California" is one Of the most
elaborate on the road this season. Tho
marine view OF San Francisco bay show
ing the Golden Gate and the many is
lands Of the bay is scene seldom equal
ed. together with the other many novel
happenings. make this production one that
is very interesting.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way Of Using Chamberiain's
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. Arthur Chapman. writing from
Durham. Natal. South Africa, says: AS
a proof that chamberlain's Cough Reme-
dy Is sure cure suitable for old and
young. pen you the following: A neigh
bor OF mine had child just over two
months old. II had very bad cough and
the parents did not know what to give II.
suggested that " they would get bot
tie Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
pu, some upon tho dummy teat the baby
was sucking |, would no doubt cure the
child. This they did and tsough, about a
quick relief and cured the baby" This
remedy is for sale by all druggists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Bargains In Furniture

The Burkdoii House Furnishing Co.
IL closing out at cost all their Furnl-
ture and House Furnishings. Now Ii
the time to get bargains. This sale
viii last until January IS. 1905 II you
are thinking of IA fine Christmas pres
ent call on the Burkdoil House Fur
nishIns Co. where you can save from
% to 30 per cent on all your purchases.
Burkdoil House Furnishing CO.. South
Main street.
In the future We shall carry an ex-
elusive Hardware stock.
Burk,loii House Furnishing Co
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
chambcriain's Cough Remedy
Pleasant to Take.

Tho fines, quality Of granulated loaf
sugSr Is used In the manufacture Of
Chambsfla!n's Cough Remedy. and tho
roots used In its preparation give !; a
favor similar 10 maple syrup. making It
quite pleasant 20 Iaso. air. w. l. Rod
ofies. Of peolosville. Md. in speaking Of
hisromsdy. says: Il have used Cham
botlain's Cough Remedy with my chill
drcn for several years and can ituihfuily
say il is the best preparation Of the kind
know Of. The children like TO take Il
and Il has no injurious after effect" For
sale By all druEgists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Grain Wanted.

We are in tho market for Wheat, Oats
and Barley for which we arc paying tho
higeest market prices. Soc US before
selling.
Rocky Ford Trading Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

I. D. Hale last week returned from an
extended business trip to Arizona and CAL
itornia, making Cantaloupe contracts for
4 Woods for next season. His mission
Vas most successful, securing in Arizona
n. same territory handled last year and
i, addition thereto the Nichols G. Co. acre.
ies. In california a eonteact was made
~ tn the Coaohella Valley Produce Asso-
;i,tion. tho same as for the last four
ears. This California business was in
augurated by Mr.. Woods four years ago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
sos-soz Sixteenth Street.
Civil Service Examinations In Rocky
Enfd

Tho Civil Service Commission announce
IN examination to be held in Rocky Ford
Dec. 5 let for tho positions Of postofIieO
clerk and carrier.
As Il will not be necessary 20 have tho
ihe medical Certificate filed with the sp-
olica,ion il is hoped that large number
of citizens will svsil themselves Of The
opportunity Of taking this examination.
Application blanks and other intorms-
ion will be ehoerfllly furnished at tho
1ost Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Coostipatlou.

Health Is absolutely impossible. u con-
ssipation DO present Many serious cases
Of liver and kidney complaint have sprung
from neglected constipation. Such do
plorable condition Is Unnecessary. There
Is cure for Il. Herbsne will speedily
Bronson. Fla. writes. Fob. i2. 1902:
Having tried Herbino. ind |, a fne
medicine for constipation" soc bottle.
O,ero Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Bcs, i.Inlmeut on Earth.

Henry o. Baldwin. Sups City Water
Works. ShullsbIfg. Wis. writes: II haso
tried many kinds Of linimen;. but have
never received much benefit until used
Bsllsrd's Snow Lirimon, for rheumatism
and pains. ! think I; the bos; linimor, on
earth" 25e. SOC, Sl.oo. oiero Phar-
macy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
ouIy Make. . BED Matter Worse.

Perhaps you have never thought Of I,
but the fact must be apparent TO ssory
one that constipation Is caused by lack
Of water In tho systam. and tho use Of
drastic easharties like the old fashioned
pills only makes q bad matter worse.
Chambsrlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
ls,s arc much more mild and gentle In
their effect. and whom tho proper dose Is
taken their action 10 80 natural that ono
can hardly realize it Is the effect Of =
medicine. Try IS cent bottle o! them.
For sais by all druggists.
Chambeslain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets arc becoming favorits for stomach
troubles and constipation. For sale by all
druggists
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Rev. Ashby Of the N. E. church has
seen transferred from Fowler to La Jun,a.
The change was made owing TO the death
II a Trinidad pastor. which neeessitated
hanging several pastors in order to sup
DIV all charges. Rev. Rigdon goes to
-owler.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Cured coaxumptloa.

Mrs. 3. W. Evans. Clearwater. Kan.
writes: MY husband lay sick for three
months. Tho doctors said that no had
quick consumption. We procured bottle
Of Ball ird's Horshound Syrup. and Il
cured him. That was s'x years ago.
Since ,hon we havo always kept bottle
In tho house. Wo cannot do without L.
For coughs and colds 4 has no equal"
Csc. Soc. Sl.oo. Otsro Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

If II In a good Roast. n Leg OF Nut
ton. Pork Chops. n good Boil. finc
pot Roast. tn. best Cheese In town.
quart of those rupcriativc Oysters p.o-
pie arc talking about. 80 to Stnuffcr's
Up-to-Datc Market. That's the place.
You can't forget It.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Neuralgia Pains.

Rheumatism. lunssgo and .eia,ie pains
yiald To tho penetrating Influenza Of Bal.
iafd's Snow Linimens. I. pone.ratrs TO
tho nerves ard bono and being absorbed
into the blood. its healing properties arc
conveyed TO every part OF tho body. and
effect somo wonderful cures. 25e, Soc.
S 100. otaro Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Beet Topping Contracts. tho mos, sp-
proved form Of blank. for sale a; tho En-
,erprise Office. Sent by mai a: s cents
each. lZa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

The overturning Of lamp in the home
Of C. L. Govreau caused a little alarm
sarly Sunday morning. but no serious
damage was done.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Automobile Rates.

Ono hour. ono passenger. 81.
Ono hour. three or four passengers. Sc
These arc kss about one-haif city
charges for automobiles.
D. w. BspslEr, in.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

C. A. jackson is opening bowling al
'ey in the Dunsmore room recently oe-
supiod by the Columbine Cafe.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Eiper,sness: ]: Social and \ sSp,ip.sE.I & ,i,;s 7

The Ladies' Union Of the M. E. Church
win give an Experiences social and gem
eral supper at the X; .;ofP. hall Tuesday
evening. Nov. 2s. ) :. r
A splendid hot supper will be served
at 6 o'clock. to be followed by a most
interesting experience social. You will
find the X. oil. p. hall the right place to: be
on the evening OF. the 29ths 24-25
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

LADIES' and Gents suits dyed. hats
cleaned and pressed.-W. M. Brooks with
Anderson the Taylor. 9lz. Elm Ave. 25tf
so and rs Cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

CATTLE FEEDERS. ATTENTloN.-we
have l5o acres Of cane with pasture
close to Rocky Ford for ssle.-Rsndsi q
Prnble. l6tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
An Easy One.

Why does Cooper wagon run easie,
and last longer than another make?
Be-kaws OF quality and workmanship
For sale by
S,oop & Green.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Last week F. NJ. Harsin returned from
Wyoming with 5000 sheep for feeding
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Call on the Rocky Ford Hardware Co.
for the accessories for preparing the
THANKSGIVING feast.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Notice.

We find It Necessary to allow visitors
to go through the factory and yard only on
Wednesday Of each week between 2 and
4 o'clock.
22-5l American Beet Sugar Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

FARM TO RENT. at Allsnger. Colo.
All you can raise for two years for
breaking the land. Enquire At this Of
fec. 2l-a
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Pie social at the PATTERSON Valley school
house. Thursday. Dec. |. All are cordial
" invited and a good time guaranteed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Colorado Wins High tionors at st.
Louis for Agricultural Exhibits.

Three Grand Prizes. sevsnty-six Gold
Medals and over two hundi cd other hon
ors carried away by Colorado a, the
Worlds Fair! The Rocky Ford country
was awarded i,s full share Of tho coveted
prizes. as will bo seen from the following
list 70 whom Gold medals were awarded:
Rocky Ford Mill and Elevator Co.. -four.
George Bryant, oats.
otoro County. eantaloupe. wheat.
J. C. Cover. alfalfa.
Frank Souls. alfalfa.
Silver Medals were awarded the fol-
lowing:
p. X. Blinn. eantaloupes.
Philip Diekes. eantaioupos.
D. v. Hammer. barley.
Rocky Ford Melon Assn. eantaloupos.
G. W. Waldo, oats.
Ole Nelson. wheat.
n. T. Oxnard. wheat.
J. n. Perkins. oats.
Bronze Medals were awarded:
American Beet Sugar Co., rye.
W. L. Babeoek. esntaloupes.
Harry Badger. oats.
c. c. Beaver. potatoes.
T. NJ. Burnsides. beans.
W. q. Chars. eantaloupes.
Edward Riley. barley.
Dos. Smith. oats.
A Silver Medal was awarded J. W
Bennett Of Holbrook on wheat.
We will buy. sell or trade horses with
you.-Stoop & Green.
One and one-half shares OF High Line
Ditch stock for sale. Call at State Bank.
For Rent or For Sale.
Five acres in southwest part Of the
city on terms to suit, Finely improved.
plenty Of fruit. Price Sl.5oo.
L. A. LUCORE.
24-f Room S. Hagen block.
Good Mich Cow for sale by NJ. D. L.
Haight. phone Ford 4z-4.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

The W. r. c. will hold their social
meeting at the home Of Mrs. W. r. Boyd.
Wed. Dec. 9TH.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Second grade apples. 40 cents per
bushel. F. NJ. Harsin. one mile ives. Of
Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
sand for Sale.

During my absence ! have arranged
wi h @. r. Daring to furnish all parties
wi may need sand. Ed E. Swink.
22-56p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
Deaths

Died at 2 p. m. today. Mrs. Ellen
Dunkleberger. Obituary next week.
Died. Tuesday. ]. NJ. Rowland. age so.
Funeral services we're conducted at tile
bereayed homo by Rev. F. r. Hollenbaek
on Wednesday.
3. F. Jenning died on Monday. age 55.
The remains were shippao to Providence.
KY. under the direction Of Undertaken
Sprinkler.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

See that nice line OF esryers and roast
ers at the Rocky Ford Hardware Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Fancy Fea,hers-a beautiful stock a,
Miss Jennie Gobin's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Good Mich Cow for sale by NJ. D. L.
Haight, phone Ford 4z-4.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25
stccp Feeder. Of otcro County.

Following is an incomplete list Of the
sheep feeders Of the county and the num-
ber Of sheep being Ncd:
. q -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Men and boys. read Phenisies ad for
bargains IN Suits and Overeoats.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Fancy Feathers-a beautiful stock a,
Miss Jennie Gobin's.
Men and boys. read Phenieies ad for
bargains IN Suits and oyereoats.
Trimmed Hats. in great variety at Miss
Jennie Gobin's.
3. r. Ford and his two daughters. re-
Gently Of St. Louis will in few days
open in the Rocky Ford Building & I'm
prosement Cos. block. South Main. a
stock Of notions. ladies and gents furnish
ings. or which more next week.
Tuesday Squire Chrit,on bound A. JAG
OLSON over to the district court for an
assault on J. w. Baker with pick handle
and a pistol.
Street Hats. fine assortment at Miss
Jennie Gobip's.
Among the work in before Contractor
Eawkey are the following Jobs: A four
roomad ranch house for Mayor Pollock,
a tenant house for n. W. Potter, and he
is also figuring on S 300 residence for
D. H. Neely. Mr.. Hawkey reports the
Patterson Valley school house as ap-
preaching completion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Trimmed Hats. in great variety a. Miss
Jennie Gobin's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

Street Hats. a fine assortment a. Miss
Jennie Gobin's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-25

One and one-half shares of High Line
Ditch stock for sale. Call at State Bank.