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every article made in its prisons Prison Made
but other States do not do this. and the markets
of New-Jersey are filed with prison made goods
that enter into direct competition with our
union made articles, and no one knows the diff
Ference, laboring man otherwise Why
should NewJerseE be obliged TO keep out OF
the market herself and yet he flooded with
prison made goods from other States? l doubt
If the lahoring man be made TO see this.
but in my opinion it is the best solution of the
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BAD COUNTY JAILS.

Another problem that presents itself for Mr.
wight's consideration is the county jails. Gov
ernor Stokes is extremely interested in this
question. and has asked for a report on the con-
dition of the county jaiIs of New-Jersey and
intends to have legislation passed that will
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WORKING ON PAROLE.

Something Of this system is now IN force
at Railway. There the convicts are Taught q
trade. and when they reach a certain orof-
cheney and a certain degree Of excellence in
their department they are paroled The parole
officer finds positions for them He Introduces
them to their employers. looks UP boarding
houses for them, starts them in life with
deposit Of So in a savings bank. and after that
until they are fully discharged from the re-
formatory. each week a certain proportion of
their pay is allowed to them to paw their ex-
penses and for spending money, while the rest
is added to their bank accounts. which become
theirs to do with they will when they are
released I do not see why this cannot be car
RED a step further and made TO provide for the
cost Of the prisons"
Where have you found the greatest diff
Guilty in the consideration Of your idea?' Mr.
Wight was asked
He considered. Well he said you know
the labor organizations are very jealous Of their
rights
You have found them opposed to the plan.
them"
oh, no. far from that at least what they
have heard of it. I will tell you nay expert
ence.
Last spring. when this thing first began to
be thought of by me, l asked the State Fedora
ton Of Labor to appoint committee to confer
with me. The committee came to see me here
in my Office, and I said to them that thought
it would he a good thing TO make the convicts
in the State prison pay for the support of their
families. instead of having those families become
a burden on the taxpayers. The committee
agreed with me. and we got along splendidly.
but before they got away I had to take them
down TO the prison 10 prove to them that the
law not being violated by too many men
being employed on the various contracts there.
Subsequently in August, l was asked to
speak before the State Labor Convention, and
7 brought up more the idea of the pris-
oners being made to take care OF their families.
and it met with much applause That has been
my experience with organized Ia bor.
You have not talked with the labor men
about making the penal institutions self-sup-
porting?'
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VALVE FOUND FOR PERIWINKLEs.

South Norwalk Conn, Sept. 80 (speciaD.-The de-
spised periwinhle. which overruns the waters -
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TO- 9
O. - To Make Prisoners
s Self Supporting.

ana IN that time to turn out a specified amount
Of work. If they can turn out more than thew
allotment. the proceeds Of the extra. work for
which they are paid by the piece. are divided he
tween them and the State in the proportion Of
oRe-third to the men and two-thirds to the
State.
My idea" said Mr.. Wight would be 70 nav
the men directly for their work the State. or
course, taking charge of the money for them
Out of their wages the cost Of maintenance
would hrst come after that their families would
De provided for, and the remainder would he
put IN the bank to their credit. In this way the
State would be relieved of providing a living for
Offenders against its laws, it would not have +o
support their families. and the men themselves
would have somthing with which to begin the
world anew when they were rslaasnd
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WOMEN'S NECK WEAR.

An extensive ba-ey of real IRISH Crochet Goat sets onnd
and pofrted) ChenLsettes and SeeUes point and
Tene effects; Duchesse and Point Lace Collars. St0lcs,
Bshas BoIeros Jackets, and real Irish Collar and Cuff sets.
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L. R0nti1lfer Brothers


Are Showing their Fall Importation of hgh-cass NoOees
for o4uunn and Winter Gozns, the latest productions OF
foreign lace markets.
Point dArOergne, La Couronne French and Irish Baby
Crochet Applique Mechli Venise and Net effects, in all
overs, landings qatoonS and founces
Large Oarfey of Black Galoons Bandngs ana separate
Motifs in ercIusfUe designs qufh aLoOers to match.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
Tho Cloud Ha. a Silver Linina.

March is here. and with 1t will come
the usual high winds accompanied by
dust. the convulsive shudder of house,
keepers and the anathemas of excit-
able men whose duty calls them out
into the open. But let us remember
that out of the evil some good still
comes. says the Pueblo Indicator. 1t
Is scientific truth that the grinding
process OF n high wind. accompanied as
1t is by millions Of particles of sand.
is n great help in the matter of the
destruction of disease germs, and in
this there is compensation. In the
spring the microbes becomes especially
busy, and the myriads of them float
through the air ready for mischief, but
the kindly March sand storms of COL
orado grind and destroy them. And so
the philosophical person will say to
the frisky zephyrs, blow on and keep
on blowing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Among the proposed ordinances In
another column Is ons setting apart n
one mill tax for the support OF a pub
lie library and reading room. This ir
most commcndabic proposition and
II characteristic OF the public spirit
and general up-to-dateneSr Of the
present administration. Note this lis,
Of highly beneficial hets: Saloons
abolished. sewer system built. side
walks largely Increased. better water
works provided. beautiful park es,ab-
lishcd. public library and reading room
planned for.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. ITO OF
THE CITY OF ROCKY FORD.

An Ordinance Amending Articles :
and of an Ordinance Entitled "Ar
Ordinance Concerning the Officers oi
the City of Rocky Ford. Defining theii
Duties and Fixing their Compensate tion.'
Be 1t Ordained by the City Council OF
the City of Rocky Ford:
Section I. That Article 9 of an Or
dinance Of the City OF Rocky Ford
passed March 20. 1901, and entitled
IAN Ordinance Concerning the. on
GERS of the City of Rocky Ford, defin-
Ing their duties and fixing their Com
pensation," be and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1. The several officers of the
CITY of Rocky Ford shall receive the
following salaries per annum, payable
monthly. and compensation as fol-
lows. to-wit:
The Mayor shall receive salary OF
$50 per annum.
Each Alderman shall receive a sal
ary of $50 per annum.
Provided. however, that each mem
Der of the Board shall forfeit out of
above salary, the sum of So for each
regular meeting he shall fail to at
tend. unless excused by the Board for
such non-attendance. and the Clerk
is hereby authorized and instructed to
deduct said sums from the warrants
issued to the members of the Board.
The City Treasurer shall receive n
salary of 5000 per annum.
The City Marshal shall receive n SAL
arv of 5000 per annum.
The City Clerk shall receive n sal
ary of $3.50 per annum.
The CITY Attorney shall receive n
salary of $3.50 per annum. and for all
eases in courts of record reasonable
fee to be agreed upon. There shall be
allowed to him and taxed with the
costs in the Police Magistrate and JUS
tees courts n fee of $500 for each
dav he appears in any such cnse: pro-
vided. that in no event shall such fees
he taxed against or collected from the
Citv of Rocky Ford.
The City Engineer shall receive n
reasonable COMPENSATION for services
actually performed In eco lance with
any order. resolution or o. finance of
the CITY Council. or such further fees
as -hall he prescribed by ordinance.
The Cifv Street Supervisor shall re
ceive salary OF 5000 per annum. pro-
vided that any fees collected by said
street supervisor under any ordin-
ance shall be bv said street supervisor
-7i' ir'H the rcneral rGrd OF the City
Treasury.
The Police Magistrate shall receive
such fees and compensation as are now
or may hereafter be provided by law
for Justices of ths Peace for like SER
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
e. l.. McKELVEY.
City Clerk.
STATE OF COLORADO,
Notice of Adjustment Day.

Estate Of Mathew Maxwell Deceased
The undersigned. having been appointed
administrator of the estate of Mathew Max
well, late of the county OF Otero. in the state
OF Colorado. deceased, hereby gives notice
that he VIII appear before the County Court
ui sud ptero county. at the Court House in
L.t iuutJ. Ia said County, on Monday TIC
-.th day Of March, 4. ID. 1905, AT the hour Of
ll.O a. m. OF said day at which time all per-
sous having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted. All pcr-
nnkc immeCiGtr payment to the under.
signed.
patcd at In Jmuta, Colorado. this lst day of
Aigrch, y. ID. 1858.
C. j. MAXWELL.
administrator ofthe estate OF Mathew Max.
well, deceased. 1913
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
NO LICENSE PLATFORM.

We. tho No License Party in Conven-
lion Assemblcd:-Hereby endorse the
present administration In tho enforce
'nent OF tho law and In tho magnificent
administration that they have given US.
We especially endorse tho .eai shown by
tho administration and would call the
public's attention to tho fact that besides.
meeting thor expenses they have paid of
part OF deficit Of the previous administra-
tons.
We do <uhni, the following platform to
tho voters Of Rocky Ford.
FiRsr-We declare our utter hostility
to the licensing OF saloons. or tho illegal
sale Of Intoxicating liquors in any form,
SEcosp-We believe that Rocky Ford
recds above all else. an economical and
business administration that the city may
secure as much improvement as Is eonsis-
tcnt with good business foresight.
THiRp-in Wow Of our faith we pledge
ourselves to the following policy:
IN To grant no saloon license 70 any
ocrson or persons. and rigidly to enforce
all tho laws and ordinances governing the
sale Of intoxicating liquors.
l2l To continue to suppress all forms
Of gambling. slot machines and gambling
devices.
t5l To give the city conscientious
administration Of the affairs Of the city.
and faithful collection OF all water rent
ais, poll taxes and other revenues due tho
city.
~ To put in a public scale il it is
found best and tends to conserve tho in
terests of our town. -. ,
(5l BY the aid Of tho now sewer to
keep the city clean and sanitary, to i'm
prove the fire department, to continue
the urging Of extending Of sidewalks by
furnishing brick crossings. and improve
and grade streets and to stand by all Of
icers Of the city in the performance Of
their duties.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
Yet There are People in Rocky Ford
Mho AnproXc the Saloon.

There is not another railroad in the
country more pronounced in Its atti-
tude against the use of intoNicants
among Its employees than the Lake
Shore. The road has discourag cd the
use Of liquor IN every oco aston and has
all the orders possible n the subject
In Its rule book. With he change in
Its method of paving employees. the
road he's issued regulations governing
the cashinE Of pay checks that strikes
another blow at the saloons In their
relations with the employees. One of
the rules is that no check can he
cashed in saloons or places where
liquors are sold.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
no LICENSE TICKET.

For Mayor-Dr. r. ~. Pollock.
For City clerk-L- E. MeKelsey.
For Treasurer Hardsy.
For City Attorney s. Beall
For Police Magistrate Med. os-
bor'.
For Street supc-visor-Prsnk crosicr
For City Enginser-w. n Randall.
For Marshal-C. II. Baldwin.
For Aldermen. First ward-Philip Rsi-
fol and j. E. Lawson.
For Aldermen. Second wsrd-p. v
Burrell and @. C. Hswkoy.
For Aldermen. Third ward-w. D. Nc
Phefsen and W. II. HIssoR.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Worse and more OF Il! when the
politicians get to boycottinE drinking
habits as do the railways and many
large business concerns. II IL time for
nil icvcl-hcadcd citizens to quit advo-
eating the icgaiization OF liquor sell
Ing. The latest slap at the saloon has
been given by Gov. Haniy OF Indi'na
who has decided not to appoint men
who drink to positions OF any kind. 1t
matters not II men do not drink enough
TO make them drunk. The fact tina,
they drink Mt all bars them from be-
Ing appointed TO positions while Han
Iy is governor. ,,,I o.. =.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
Death Of A. c. White.

A. C. White. who isi, three weeks ago
for California. in hope that tho change
would be beneficial to his health. died at
San Bernardno on the 9th. He was 81
years OF age. and leaves wife and one
child. his mother and brother To mourn
his loss.
Mrs. White and their only child were
with him at the time Of his death.
Funeral services were held at the Pres
byterian church on Tuesday. conducted
by the Rev. Davenport. and the body
buried in Riyeryiew cemetery under dir
ee,ion Of the Elks. Members Of tho Odd
Fellows, Rebesahs. Maeabees. and Ladies
Of tho Maeabees were In attendance.
Mr.. White was highly esteemed In
Rocky Ford and the bereayed widow has
much sympathy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Il is rumored that the brewers ant:
liquor dealers associations are ,akin.
a financial interest In this campaign.
Not being In their confidence the En-
t.rprisc is unable to vouch for the
truth OF the report. hut II sounds
very reasonable. In fact. tcSccpt those
who would like to run saioons) We
don't know who else would put n
dollar into the Citizens ticket cam
paIgn fund.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
Eligibility Of vo,sr..

1: Must be 81 years Of asc.
:. Must be citizen OF the United
.ititeS.
]. Mus, have resided In the stat.
'lcc,'on at which he or she offers to
vote.
Z. Mus, have resided In the county
30 days and In the ward 10 days.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
A Comparison Of Platforms Of Two
Years on the Sewer Question.

The platform Of the Business Mems
Party Tickle. Of two years ago declared
for sewer just as strongly as the No
License Party platform ,did. The clause
Of the Business Mems Platform read:
ave are for a public sanitary sewer sys-
tem." The No-Lioense platform reads:
To install sewer system as soon as
practical"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Two years ago chas. Reckcr was
supporter OF the business Men. or H.
censr ticket. and Immediately after the
el 'ctinn WAS absolutely sure that
bad mlrtak. had been made and that
Rocky Ford would become less de-
sirnbi. place for business and resi-
dcnc-. when the No License ticket
won at the polls one OF Mr. Rockers
business buildings WAS occupied by
one Of the lowest down saloons In the
Union. The same room II now occu-
pied by the First National Bank. Just
opposite. and along the entire length
OF Mr. Rockers block the city has con-
strucicd a splendid park. with shade
nnd grass and flowers. with u fountain
In the center. all Of which adds very
much to the dcrirability and value Of
the R-ckcr block. There IL perhaps
no property holder In the city who hRs
had such direct benefits from the work
OF the present administration as has
Mr.. Reckcr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

AS long as the Standard OF Com
pnny confined Its operations TO the
oil business the people OF the country
did not complain as much as they feel
thnt they have reason to complain
now. But the profits OF that corpora
uon were so great that they soon be-
gan to also control railroads. banks
street car lines and other branches OF
business. While capital is entitled TO
a fair return on the investment the
Standard oil Company has been car
rying the matter OF profits too far and
restraining legislation has arrived
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
Fresh vegetables Of all kint
at Stauffer's meat market,

HORSES FOR SALE. 20 good team 8
weighing from 1000 to l.4oo. Time
given to responsible parties. Enquire at
W. E. Fenton g. Co.'S drug store, Rocky
Ford, Colorado. Iotf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
Notice REGARDING Lawn n,

Notice Regarding Lawn Irrigation.
All users Of water from the pipeline will
be allowed the use Of water for lawn ir-
rigation one hour each day from .. m.
to 2 p. m.-until April lst. 1905.
BY order Of the City Council.
A. P. KENDlG,
42-lt Water Commissioner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
+. l.. McKELvEY,
CRY t'InrE
Notice of Election.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ regular municipal election IN and for
me CITY or Rocky Ford, in the county Of
gr gtero and state OF Colorado. will bc held on
said election there Will be elected the follow
ing named officers for the term of two years:
One Mayor. '
Two Aldermen for Ward No 1.
Iwo Aldermen tor Ward No. .
Two Aldermen for Ward No.3
One City Treasurer,
one city Clerk.
One city Marshall
One Police Magistrate.
One City Engineer,
One Ctty Street Supervisor
One city Attorney
c,Glipen Gipen under my hand and the seal of tho
HHtty 1t Rocky FORD. this Is day of March. A.
10. sEAh'l City Clerk,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Rocky Ford has an ex-preacher
whose silvery tongue used to call men
70 nufer life, but who Is now boost
ing for four saloons in thar hurr. It
= SID he IS now running Tag cure
Sh9p IN the sugar beet metropolis and
Is boosting for saloons for reasons OF
Ris own Where the hen scratcheth
Junta Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
rhe Most cropked stream.

Hitherto the Jordan has been ac
counted the most crooked stream III
the world. But It cannot compag
with White River Arkansas, whit
travels 1000 miles in traversing a
distance OF thirty miles as the crov
dies.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
No OuarSer.

TIE -''ii~ which ot"nys follow Ger
indtrHsti 70, hiliousness or consultation
VIII Civ quarter. Better fight them
TO Ii with DR.. Caldwelrs OaXa-
'iveN $ ppreIn. y 70 "a ,vnaDnn
''''' -n dangerous III eases,
.ssiE s. .--., -.-., .- ~. -, -
permaner Nlre, sold by Otero Phar-
macy ]. II. Award. Prop. Mt soc and
$500. Naaey back if it fails.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

FOR SALE. 2 young Percheron teams
also 2 COWS coming fresh. TX mile
south Of Experiment Station.
4l-5p c. w. Irwin
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

A Kansas farmer. being asked what
he dii Ia get rid Of the weeds ON his
farm. said that he sold most OF them
as mutton. at thrse and one-haif to
four cents a pound.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

We want a reliable lady or gentle-
man of business ability to take charge
OF our work in Rocky Ford. Refer
encss required. Address Dern 'rsn &,
Coiiee Co. Colorado Springs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

The contest for the goyernorship will
probably be settled to-day, The la,es,
indication are favorable to Mcdonald.
As we go to press we learn that Pea
body has been seated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

soVc months ago n. Il. Christian Of
RoctS Ford. dccmin. In Juntn "a more
icrkablc place of residence. moved to
the county seat. But we are pleased Ia
note that with NIL It's faults Rocky
Ford stands high In Mr.. Christian's
estimation. ms he some two weeks
since returned TO our thriving city.
Rocky Ford II all right.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Allen Leo owner Of the Ans
Award drug store building is figuring
with g. c. Hawkey for an extension Of
tho building TO tho alley. Rocky Ford Is
all right and growing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

&C. E. Dagenstt, outing agent for the
government in placing Indian labor 10 at
tho Fl Captain and would b pleased to
meet any farmers interested in this
class Of desirable labor. cf which more
noxt weak.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

FOR SALE. two dozen choice stand
ard bred White Plymoth Rock hens anc
pullets at reasonable prices; also eggs fo,
setting Sl.oo per l5.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

II you have not taken stock in the
creamery do soa, once for your own prof,
and the boosting Of Rocky Ford and the
Rocky Ford country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

A law passed since the last city cleo
ton provides for the election Of aldermen
by the city at large.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

STRAYED. two black pigs we&phinp
about 40 lbs. each. Leave word at
Ford's notion store and receive reward,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Elizabeth Winning was taken to tn
Pueblo asylum by Sheriff Barr on We'd
nesday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Clean Goodsp Surel
Paul L. Hardey, Groceries
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

The registration Of Rocky Ford voters
promises to reach 1900.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Just opened at hilfkers the
Spring line Of shirt waist silks in
Ponsees. Jap and chansa6Ie Tai.
fetas. The new tones are very
handsome and beautiful and the
price is more reasonable than
ever. SO inch Ponsees special
7Sc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

Special sale of SOrosis Underskirts
Sl.s5. at the Woman's Exchange.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

The usual services will b held In ail
the churches on Sunday morning.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17
Proposed Ordinance Of the City Of
Rocky Ford, No. III.

An ordinance providing for the npproprta.
" ns aa .GP9sren,ns e ps fund. for scrporaIo
| h-cni year commencing April, !. issf.
c,. He y, !, 9rdMinra r. BY the City Council of tho
Section l-That there Is hereby nppropri-
atcd out Of the revenues OF the City OF
hocky Ford for the nseni year commencing
Aprii J. lpO1. the following sums. estimated
TO be the amounts necessary to dcfray the
eexpenscs and'llabilitics OF the City OF Rocky
Ford for the said fiscal year.
Interest on water bonds ....,.s & lS30 u
sinking fund for water bonds. No. yOJ 20
Sinking fund for water bonds Issue OF
sinking !und Tor water bonds. Issue
:, u uu GS7 u
Contingent fund d.....,.. asSi m
Mainssaanes OF Water works:.::::.: Sc ssS g g
s. ss5sei -! ,Eh'inF: 49, 8
Sai SSa.aa,es :-.---------------- &Io W
Fire department. .-........-... m d
Outstanding warrants on street and
water commissioners fund.- o. 600
s.s77 %
section 2-All revenues earned by the water
ceived from irrigation OF lots from iateraIs
shall be kept by ths city treasurer separate
the city and shall be used and appiie5' tirss
to the payment OF warrants on the mainten.
nnss ~ & OF water ~ works fund. and second. TO tho
sinking funds for water bonds named in sec.
tioh one hereof.
Attest: Novor
f. l.. McKELvEY.
City Clerk. (Seull
STATE OF COLORADO
County of Otero, lss
CITY OF ROCKY FORD,
-, !, E L. Mckelvey. city clerk of the city of
Rocky Ford. do hereby certify that the fore-
going ordinance was placed on its first read-
Ing and was duly read and passed on its first
reading ut n regular meeting OF the CITY
Council OF the city of Rocky Ford on the 18Th
day OF March, A. ID. 1876.
E. L. McKELvEY,
City Clerk.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1905-03-17

FRED 6. THEDE & CO.'S opening
display patterns Saturday. March 26th
South Main Street,