Rocky Ford enterprise., 1904-05-20

work of Pastuer in eiIecIually combating
hydrophobia. anthrax and the silk worm
blight was one among many examples
cited 10 prove that ut pays to know"
To have success man must work in ac-
eordance with the laws OF God as seen in
nature. The great improvement made in
the size and quality Of apples. strawber-
ries and potatoes was given as evidence
Of what man can do when working in
harmony with the laws governing tho de-
yeiopment Of vegetation. The Poland
China hog Of today in contrast with tho
mast-sating. root-hog -or-die raxos-back
was another illustration. The latter 1t
took until the third year to fattsn. while
the former is juicy eating at nine months.
-lt pays to know"
Tho graduates are now at one Of life's
crises. and should not cease TO study and
grow. Commencement Week is but the
beginning Of real life. II these young
people now cease intellectual growth they
will disappolnt their friends. Be students
as long as life shall las: and increase
your usefulness for yourselves and the
community. Don't expect too quick re-
suits. Tho greatest works Of great men
COS, many years OF labor and study.
Push and ''Pull'' will open every door.
Assert yourselves. but modes;ly. Man is
no, worm OF the dus, bu, was made in
Gods image. II you want to be powerful
be wise. And while advancing your own
interest don't forget to help your neigh
Dor. Be polite.
Dr.. Bell confessed to having grown up
on southern Indiana farm. His address
was enries Cd with Illustrations drawn
from his Hoosier farm experience. among
which were the following: He was told
70 drop three grains Of corn In = hill. but
thought he would cut labor short by drop
ping or 8 and thus get rid Of the seed
corn sooner. But the corn all came up
and his father set him 70 thinning Il.
which was Hors laborious than ths plant
ING. When the family COW was fed tim
,othy ahs ate the hay and isft ths .hsiars.
The temper Of some psop,s indicates that
they have ignored The sueeulsnt timothy
Of HE and lived On The bSisss. This sans
COW would give down more milk when the
mixer was pleasant than when he was
surly. cross and frstting. In daily lie you
can get what you want much quicker BY
smiles than seowling.
The graduates were urged TO keep the
soul beautiful. 70 keep reading and grow
ing. 70 have splendid dreams. and then
work hard 70 realize them.
Miss Katherine Coleman. one Of he
eity's most popular voealists, then sang
"Ths Pilgrim" stephen Adams.l
In the valedietory Miss Mabel Kinney
said:
Ladies and gentlemen. patrons and
members Of tho school board: We be-
lievo that Il Is largely due to your united
efforts and hearty cooperation sup
port Of our High School ,ha; we are en-
sbled To take part In the exercises Of this
evening. Each year Of our school lise
has opened 10 us now vistas Of tho great
unbounded realm Of human knowledge.
and we have been made TO realize more
and moro how impossible |, is to over
know all that human mind is capable Of
knowing.
In behalf Of the class Of 1904 I extend
70 you our most hearty thanks for the cx-
eellont school privileges which you have
afforded US. Our cheers and loyalty to
our school are largely cheers for you and
loyalty to what you have done for US and
are now doing for others.
i To the tax-payers who have by their
financial aid made il possible for the di-
reetors to carry out their progressive
plans are also due our thanks.
( But our superintendent and members
Of the faculty hold especial claims upon
our gratitude. We thank you for the
saeriAess you have made for Us and for
the fine examples you have set for Us.
May you with heartfelt satisfaction feel
that your efforts for our advancement
have not been in vain. and may your
memories Of Us b ~ pleasant ss ours
shall always b Of you.
The xalsdietory closed with feeling
farewell to the class.
Judge A. q. Wallis. Of La Junta, in
earnest, fitting words congratulated the
graduates and presented the diplomas.
J. The benedietion by Rev. S. c. Green
closed an evening full Of interest and pro-
At. and series Of commencement sxer-
eisss highly ereditable to all taking part
and Of character to give the citizens Of
Rocky Ford increased appreciation Of our