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Holbrook argus., 1904-01-09
IMMIGRATION IS INCREASING
More Than 100000 Europeans Have
 Come In

New York-Immigration at this port in 1903 has passed all previous records. During the calendar year now ending 6l9, ,9S0 immigrants, steer age passengers, arrived here as against 547, 197 in 1902, an increase of 72, 7S3. It is estimated that some 200O more foreigners will land before January l., so that the total increase probably will be close on to 75,000. The year of 1902 was record breaking year, the increase over 1901 having been about 139, ,O0O. As was the case last year, the heaviest immigration was during May, when 92, o61 steerage pas sengers were admitted at New York. Almost as many came here in April.
 The immigration was larger every month of the current year, compared with the monthly figures in 1882, with the exception of the current month. Last December 36,0O0 immigrants, approximately, landed here. This month the number will probably not exceed 32,000.
 Southern Europe contributed by far the largest proportion of the total. There was, however, marked increase in the new corners from Northern and Western Europe, especially Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Italy, never theless, leads all the rest. The exodus of Italian laborers, with whom the outward bound steamers were loaded list month, has fallen off.
Holbrook argus., 1904-01-09
Railroad Interests Part

London-The Standards Brussells correspondent says that the United
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
Why They Went Astrsy.

A Buffalo clergyman II bcmoanins
the loss Of three trunks. and might,
II he wcc'c a layman. curse the stupid.
ity OF station master up In Franklin
County. Me. II seems that tho rover.
end gentleman when returning from
tho Rangelcy Lake region was in .
hurry to catch his train. He had but
. few minutes. and approaching tho
much.befuddlod and perspiring agent
pointed out four trunks and said:
Here! Give me checks for these
four"
"where tor" gasped the agent, who
was new man.
Buffalo," replied the cleric.
With tremulous hand tho agent DO.
tached four checks. wrote Buffalo"
on ono OF them and thrust the four
claim checks into the minister's grasp.
But the trunks never arrived. Ono
came along all right, and the officials
arc hunting for the other three.
It seems that the new man. being
In hurry. made out one check all
right. and wrote Ditto" on the others.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
Hs MisIed ThsnL

what has become Of that Mr.. Jol.
lem who used to be SO fond OF your
little Percival?" we ask Of the proud
mamma.
"Oh," she says, don't mention that
detestable person to me again!"
"But why? He seemed thoroughly
enraptured with the child. He was
always dandling 1t on his knees and
getting 1t to talk for him"
That's Just 1t. He would take lit
tie Percival on his lap and stuff the
child with candy, and encourage him
in every way to try to talk, and then
and then"
And then what? He didn't try to
kidnap the infant7"
Worse than that!" she lamented.
I'VE learned that he was the manager
of a biscuit factory. and his only pur.
pose in fawnins over our darling was
to get him to say something that
could be converted into name for
a new brand Of goods" =.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
Rocky Ford ricion Growers Annual
Meeting,

At meeting OF the Rocky Ford Mel
on Growers Association held Friday
last the following directors were elect
ed: S. S. Bailey. J. V. Roth. F. A. Tay-
lor. Rerbert Royal and A. c. Sloan.
The directors then met and elected
the following officers: s. $. Bailey,
President; J. V. Roth. Vice President:
A. C. Sloan, Secretary and member OF
the Market Committee of the Valley
Federation: L. J. Smith. Treasurer.
The directors were instructed to en-
deavor to secure a cash advance OF 90
cents per crate from the commission
houses which shall handle their mel
ons next season.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
Sousa and His Band.

Sousa came, was seen and heard
and conquered. Sousa's wonderful mu-
sic captivated good audience at the
Grand Tuesday afternoon. and Man.
ager .Sigman deserves n rousing vote
OF thanks for securing 30 great an at
traction. Sousa's band surprises and
pleases with remarkable variety OF
delightful music. fully coming up to
the high expectations Of the audience.
Miss Estclle Liebling. the soprano So
ioist, has a highly cultivated voice. but
her execution was too classical Tor
average hearers. II is all right to try
to educate the people to enjoy the
classical. but the so per cent upon
whom such music is wasted should
have an occasional inning by cultur-
cd artists. Miss Tennie Straus' vio-
lin solo showed great skill and was
highly appreciated. 7 hi thought
vas suErested during her number
that some of the band instruments
'butted in" too much, preventing full
Enjoyment of the matchless melody of
he violin. However, we suspect that
'uusa's experience qualities him for
occurring proper mixture of musical
'nunds. Criticism Of Sousa lily be-
omes country newspaper. which
'.nows more about alfalfa and sugar
eets than 1t does of classical mu-
&c.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
An Election Echo.

In the Enterprise OF July 20 we pub
lished I'm extract from Polly Pry."
which. after u review OF the situation In
Colorado. strongly intimated that the
nomination OF Governor Peabody would
he great mistake on the part OF the
Republican party. Commenting on the
extract the Enterprise said:
''This seems To be fair statement OF
facts 30 far as IL goes. But does not
the above statement alone show that
beyond any peradventure the nominal
tlon OF Peabody In at the bcst hazard-
ous for the Republican party? Is u
not absurd to assert that Governor Pea
body Is the only safe man In the Re-
publican party who can be nominated! !
And II Il not equally absurd to assert
that the Democrats Will nominate any
ether than u safe man to run on their
ticket! Allowing full credit for ail that
u good In Governor Pcabody's admin
istration. there In much that tho Re-
rubiican party can not stand for. II
tho conditions above quoted are true.
Ind Il u believed they are true. why
hazard Republican successby this nom-
tnltiou. when there arc hundred good
and safe men In the Republican party
who might be nominated with . proba-
bile certainty OF eiectionT'
Ths Enterprises article attracted the
ettration Of leading Republicans and
Nas heartily endorsed BY many n q
correct statement Of the pasty's reia-
lions TO Governor Peabody. The aues-
tion under consideration was not tho
right or wrong Of Governor Psabody's
doinys In the mining regions. but his
availability ~ y candidate for govern.
or. In the main Governor Peabody was
right In relieving the Cripple Creek
district Of the terrorism OF the Western
Federation Of Miners. but he went too
far and allowed the militia to do .
i.eeded work with inexcusablo harsh-
ness.
Although there was much opposition
to Pea. ody's nomination Il was forced
through, and the result Is seen In the
great discrepancy between the Roose-
welt and Peabody votes ai over tho
state. When n Republican candidate
iuns 1900 behind his ticket In the
state. and 100 behind In n county like
Clcro. distant from tho labor storm
center. IL Is quite evident that n great
liundcr was made IN the nomination.
With such showing OF lack OF conf-
dcncc all over the state II would be the
r,lght OF folly for Governor Peabody
TO lhinis OF eoniestins Governor Adams
election.
While the Enterprise deemed Govern
or Pcabody's nomination n mistake. he
Mas given strong support after he be-
came the party's candidate. Now that
the returns show "A statewide distrust
OF Governor Peabody within Republi-
can ranks. he will make n great mistake
bS suggesting n contest. Colorado
wants no squabble over the governors
cffcc and wise party leaders will ad-
wise the governor to quietly step down
and out.
The citizens OF Colorado would great
ly deplore the unrest caused by n con-
test FOR the governorship. but would
DO much pleased to see all OF Dcnver's
election thieves. Democrats and Re-
publicans. sent to the penitcntiary.
Keep hands on the governorship but
push the prosecution of all who have
rccn guilty OF corrupting the election
machinery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Next Tuesday evening tho Lafayette
Society will hold Chicken Pic social at
the home Of Wiley Robertson. A nominal
price will bc charged. tho receipts to 60
on tho pastors salary. The ''Vespcrs
Quartet" OF Rocky Ford will render sew
erai selections, also. a tenor soloist will
contribute to the entertainment. A bit OF
cloeution will sandwich tho evening. Lot
all come,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
FersIsn OIbIss.

Grants By the British and Foreign
Bible Society to Dr.. Morrison and his
assistants for producing the nrst Chi.
nese Bible tosaled $4,000. while to Dr..
William Care. and his associates IN
the various serampors versions the
grants Of money and material exceeded
$4,000.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
THE SEWER SYSTEM
UNDER CONTRACT.

Last week Judge Voorhies rendered his
decision on the sewer injunction suit, oe-
Gliding in favor Of the city on every point.
All obstacles being removed tho eoun-
Gil awarded to contract to Piper Bros. Of
Pueblo for S2s. 900. being about Sls, 900
below the engineers estimate Of $4,000.
City Engineer Randall is now making the
survey. and the construction will begin
early next week and will be pushed as
fast as men and teams can do the work.
The contractors expect to employ so or
moe men and several teams. The name
of Piper Bros is sufficient guarantee Of
a first-class, honest job.
e-The contract is the lowest ever made
for such work IN tho state and the cost to
individuals will be much less than here
tofore estimated-so much less as to re-
move much Of the antagonism to the
work. Full details Of the cost will be
given next wsuk.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
Mrs. As.or q Woman Of system.

Mrs. Astor, who Is known the world
over as the social empress Of New
York. Is . woman Of system. Her
social life Is ordered In . most bust.
.ncss.like way. She always gives her
balls on Thursdays and her dinners
on Mondays. and she leaves New York
for London or Newport on the same
date each year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
Experience Social and Supper.

Experience Social and Supper.
The Ladies Union Of the M. E. Church
will give an Experience social and gen
eral supper at the X. Of P. hall Tuesday
evening. Nov. 90.
A splendid hot supper will be served
at 6 o'clock, to be followed by a most
interesting experience social. You will
find the K. Of P. hall the right place to be
on tho evening Of the 29th. 24-25
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

LADIES' and Gents suits dyed. hats
cleaned and pressed.-W. M. Brooks with
Anderson the Taylor. el7. Elm Ave. 25ti
so and 75 Cents.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

The La Junta Tribune publishes list
Of the teachers Of 0tero county. showing
he schools in which engaged, the grades
taught and postoflioe address. The list
contains int names. showing that our
county is giving much attention to edu-
cational ttsrs and expending a large
sum for school purposes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Call on the Rocky Ford Hardware Co.
for the accessories for preparing the
Thanksgiving feast.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Secure Travel Accident Policy in tho
United States Casualty Company before
taking the train for the Worlds Fair or
elsewhere. Policy for $1,000 at cost Of
81 annually.-Mrs. Mary J. Anderson.
agent. llu
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

DO YOU KNOW that If you eat the
st. that you are insured OF longer
e, of "a better wife, of happier chill
en-. of better standing among your
eiGhbors, of less sickness, of less whin-
lg and fault finding. II you desire
,ls condition of affairs to prevail about
our home, by all means go buy your
reats at the Stuuffer Up-to-Date Mar
ct. and they will charge you for only
What you buy, and nothing for the In
surance.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
Teams Wanted.

Four and Six Horse Teams for farm
work. implements furnished. = cents
per hour for each horse, S cents for
teamster.
American Beet Sugar Co,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

THE BERKLEY, one door north Of
Ell Captain Hotel. has been refitted and
has the service Of a Japanese cook. A
few table boarders will find excellent
accommodations. Esp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

See the large assortment Of metal beds
a. the Rocky Ford Hardware Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Geo. Meador has leased the St. James
and will runit as rooming house. Later
is hoped to get first class restaurant to
occupy the first floor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Do you need more room? one Of those
metallic folding couches at The Rocky
Ford Hardware Co. will provide it.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Save one third of you fuel bill. See the
Rocky Ford Hardware Co. for particu-
lars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

otcro county will have to be re-dis-
tricted. says the La Junta Tribune.
The election precincts will have to b
changed and made smaller. Some Of
the precincts handled over 100 votes.
and that In too many. especially in an
election like the last one. where there
were n great number Of scratched bal.
lots. The law contcmpiatcs that there
should be n separate precinct Of each
80 votes. The total vote In otero
county Mt the last election was over
$500. and that would cntitlc US to 2:
precincts. instead OF 10 ms Mt present.
There have been rumors In the air
OF an election contest. on account OF
Illegal votes claimed to have been cast
In No. II. the Rocky Ford precinct In
which the sugar factory is located. Tn"
Democrats niiegc that nil the employees
OF the sugar factory voted the Rcpub-
iican ticket. The real facts nrc that
not 20 per cent OF thccm pioycs OF the
sugar factory were registered and no.
over 10 per cent OF themvoted.
The delinquent tax list Will be pub
iIshed in next weeks issue of the Rocky
Ford Gazette. The delinquent tax
snie will take place December 20.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Buy Bread and Flour Of Talhelm.
1926
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

The sugar factory continues to work up
from 1000 to l.2ou tons of beets daily.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Manzanola is the inner Socialist pre-
cine. OF Oiero COUNTY, Oeos, for president.
recaivlng So votes. no. i, Rocky ford,
g.va hum votes arI 40 D. FairnoLnt.
l2 S No. IL. Ro " Fora, 20, anu
No. ls. Rocky Ford, 20.
r,..,n.L ns. I. IA Inta. is the BAN
ner Prohibition precinct of Otero county
swallow, the ,r-soe,.Iai Candidate, re-
ceiyiny Is vytas Let no. 4, Koaky
Ford, is gJc sac ma Win 10 votes
ard No. l5. La Junta. third with IA
votes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18
A Little Local History ssd Some Bus.
lneas Arithmetic.

A Little Local History sd Some Bus.
iness Arithmetic.
Two years ago party Of employees Of
the American Best Sugar Co. were dis
eussing the saloon question In the light Of
their personal sxpsrisnes. During the
conversation this incident was detailed:
Tho narrator was one Of Ave sugar beet
workmen who on the evening Of pay
day went into 5 saloon 70 get their
checks cashed. After getting tho cash
for the checks the saloon keeper. with an
eye for business. treated the crowd. This
Courtesy" seemed to demand that ono OF
tho five treat the party. This was done
and by the time each had treated the
crowd was almost drunk. They were
then in humor TO tackle the slot ma
chimes and were next steered into tho
poker room in the rear OF the saloon. On
this particular occasion one man who
went into the saloon with Sloo check
did not have a cent the next morning.
Hence the balance he owed on suit OF
clothes and his board bill went unpaid.
The other four Jared a little better. hay-
ing a portion OF their wages for useful
purposes.
This is only specimen Of hundreds Of
similar oceuranees which were connected
with Rocky Ford's saloon era.
Under the present prohibition admins
tration all this is changed. There is no
saloon in which 10 get checks eashed. but
the dry goods. clothing and grocery stores
gladly accommodate all who do not get to
the banks during banking hours. and the
employees 70 home sober and with all the
money they have not spent for useful ar
ticles. or used TO pay bills at tho stores.
The man who cannot recognize tho IN
finitely great improvement OF present con-
di,ions over the saloon times has preiud-
ices too dense for polite consideration.
Let il be estimated that tho stores Of
Rocky Ford sell goods to tho amount Of
$50. 900 each month. Suppose that next
week the former things were restored
and eight saloons were opened. To pay
the $500 license fee. rent, the wages OF
bartender. and the support Of the pro-
preitor. Il Is necessary that large sum
Of money b received into the saloon cash
registers or drained from the pockets Of
the half drunken customers In the poker
rooms. Victims have frequently said
that man had mo show for his money"
In most Of Rocky Ford's saloon) Eight
saloons would probably take In about
$3.50 each Per month. Il there single
business man In Rocky Ford who Gan
reason that the presence Of the eight sa-
looms. demanding this expenditure. could
increase the volume Of his business o. add
70 the amount OF psomptnsss OF his col
lsetions?
How any business man Of Rocky Ford
can favor the return Of saloons with their
enormous drain upon the available cash
Of the community surpassss the eompss-
hsnsion Of the Entsfpeise.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-11-18

Ameriean Beet SuEar 60.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-03
Fig Toast.

Wash carefully and cook in boiling
water half a pound of pulled figs until
tender, add one-fourth cupful Of sugar
and the grated rind and junce of half
a lemon; cook until the syrup is we'll
reduced; cut the crust from a thick
slice of bread and saute to a golden
brown, first on one side then on the
other in two tablespoonfuls of hot
butter; drain the bread on soft paper,
then heap the figs upon it, cover with
two-thirds cupful Of thick cream and
scant fourth cupful of sugar, beaten
until stiff. Serve at once. Prunes,
apricots, peaches, pears or strawberry
preserves may be prepared in the same
manner. It>-preserves be used, omit
the sugar from the cream. Sponge cake
may be used in the place OF bread
Peoples Home Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-03
PRESIDENT INSpECTS FAIR
SPENDS BUSY DAY AT THE GREAT
EXPOSITION.
Cheered by People Of all Lands-Views
the Exhibit and Sees the
Illumination.

st. Louis, Nov. 28.-What healthy and
optimistic American citizens have been
claiming could not be done properly in
six weeks. President Theodore Roosevelt
Saturday did in eight hours. He saw the
Louisiana Purchase exposition, peeked
into its every nook and corner, went
through all the great buildings, visited
the structures reared for foreign coun-
tries, received many gifts, made speech
or two. spent an hour on neighborly
visit in the Filipino section, reviewed
the United States troops stationed on
the grounds, including the Philippine
scouts and constabulary, and closed his
schedule at shutdown not half tired but
wholly pleased. After a short rest he
attended the banquet in the evening,
which was given in the TyrOlean Alps
concession. Mrs. Roosevelt was at the
presidents side most of the time. So
were Miss Alice Roosevelt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Douglas Robinson, Secretary and Mrs.
Loeb and Surgeon General Rixey, who
formed the Washington party.
Sunday was spent quietly by the preei-
dent and his party. Attendance at the
Second Presbyterian church In the
morning was followed by luncheon at
the residence of Treasurer Thompson.
Of the exposition company, whose guest
the president was during his stay in st.
Louis. an extended drive in the after
noon and dinner at the residence Of
President Francis. The evening was
spent at the Thompson home. and tine
special train bearing the party left at
midnight on the return to Washington.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-03
TAFT IN PANAMA.
Secretary Of War Exchanges Greetings
with President of the New
Republic

Panama, Nov. 28.-Secretary of War
Taft and party arrived at Colon Sunday
morning on board the United States
cruiser Columbia. Mr.. Taft was re-
ceived on shore by Vice President Arose
mena and other Panama officials. Gen.
Davis, commander OF the canal zone,
and Minister Barrett. A special train
was taken to Panama, and at p. m.
the party was received by President
Amador and the Panama cabinet. Sec
rotary Taft presented the personal
greeting and expression OF good will of
President Roosevelt and assured the
Panama officials that the United States
has no intention in the isthmus other
than to build the canal for the benefit
Of Panama, the United States and man
kind.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-03
Submarine boats believed to have been
built In the United States have reached

Submarine boats believed to have been
built in the United States have reached
Japan.
Miners have broken into q cavern
containing two dozen mummies. near
Silver City. N. M. Buried with the
mummies were stone weapons and in
struments showing that they belonged
to a prehistoric race.
The fortune left by the late President
Paul Kruger amounts to ESQ., 900 ster-
ling. He left sums for the support OF
Boer widows and orphans, for the main
tenance OF the Dutch language In the
Transvaal schools.
The japanese made fresh attack
on Poutiloff hill. the night Of November
20. Their advancing ranks were deci-
mated by the Russian shell fire, and
they were forced to retire, with heavy
loss.
Great Britain fears a schism with
Canada in consequence of the closer
made relation between the Dominion
and the United States.
Cuban officials declare there is no
yellow fever on the island but admit bad
sanitary conditions. ,S
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-03
JAPs STORM PORT ARTHUR
General Assault on City-Fort Blown
Upand Several Hundred Rus
SLAMS Killed.

Rome, Nov. 28.vThe north side of
Ehrlung fort, an important link in the
chain OF defense north of Port Arthur.
has been blown up by the japanese after
tunneling for hundreds OF feet through
the mountain, according to dispatch
from Toxic to the Italia Militaire. 1t
Is stated that several hundred Russians
were killed and 20 large guns rendered
useless.
Toxic, Nov. 28.-The general attack
on Port Arthur is progressing, but the
results are unknown. Gems. Nakamura
and Saito. leading specially trained bod
les OF swordsmen, charged into the Rus
sian forts and engaged the Russians in
a hand-to-han and bloody encounter.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-03

BY the explosion Of the boilers in a
cotton gin, In the town OF Walters. q
suburb OF vicksburg. Miss, two lives
were lost and five persons injured.
A monument to the memory Of Pres
ident William Mckinley was unveiled
at the main entrance Of Golden Gate
park, San Francisco.
Fire destroyed the old Hill building
In Minneapolis, Mimi. owned by Presi-
dent ]. ]. Hill, OF the Great Northern
railroad, and occupied by three firms,
mourning total loss OF $4,000.
Clifford Darling shot and killed his
wife and then attempted suicide by
poisoning at Pierceville, Md.
A number Of men blew up and prac-
tically destroyed the building Of the
Southern Maryland savings bank at La
Plata, Md. They secured $4,000 In cash
Chicago won Its final football contes
OF the year, defeating Wisconsin In ont
Of the most sensational gridiron battles
OF the season by a score Of IS to IL.
Five Italians persisted in fire which
destroyed the old Noble grain ware.
house at North Bend, Pa.
Major Delmar, the worlds champion
trotting gelding. with an unpaced trot'
ting record of 2:01 IA. and paced
trotting record of 1859 "a, was sold a
the Old Glory sale at the Madison
Square Garden. New York, for $4,000.
James Wallace, who is alleged to hav'
embezzled $50. 900 from Edward M. Brei
tung. banker of Marquette, Mich, wal
arrested in Liverpool. and nearly $25 ,00'
OF the amount Is recovered.