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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

While the roads of Colorado are
by nature far superior to those OF al
mos, any other section OF the union.
yet the movement to secure better
roads has a mission even in Colora.
do. A Good Roads Convention will
be held in Denver. Dec. !. s and o.
The conference will consider methods
OF road building. and the material
best adapted to the various sections
of the state. and the proper distribu.
ton of expense between the state and
local municipalities, and agree upon
a bill to be presented to the State
Legislature for enactment into law,
which bill shall embrace the best fea-
lures of the Good Roads Legislation
enacted by the more progressive
states of the Union and which are ap-
plicable to conditions as they exist in
Colorado. The county commission
crs of Otcro county and the ROCKY
Ford Board of Trade should see TO
it that delegates are appointed VINO
will attend.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Mayor Specr Of Denver Is now
wrestling with the problem OF resu-
iating the saloons %: that city so as
TO weed ou, the low dives and the
undesirable kind generally. Pueblo
ans will watch the unfolding OF the
plans with a great deal oi interest for
the reason that this city stands in
need OF some sort OF classification OF
the kind.-Pueblo Indicator.
Which leads us to remark that the
saloon and gambling problems and
only problems because the officers OF
a city are afraid to do their duty.
Whenever a set OF city officials arc
in earnest they can enforce all the Of
dinanecs which they have enacted. i,
is pure official eowardicc and SYM
pa,hy with evil doing which allows
crime to vex the good citizens OF
Pueblo and Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Frank Tyant in Success" recently
said tha, "thc bulk OF the financial
advertising in the leading newspapers
and magazines Of the country Is in
tended for fools" That is-whcn a
man has a business enterprise in
which there are large and sure prof:
its. running up into the millions Gf
the advertisers arc to be bciieved no
difficulty will be experienced in pl9s-
ing the stock with the suckers. In
the large money ccnters that are mil
lions bearing very low interest. or no
interest. which is ready for invest
men, in any sure and profitable un-
dcr,aking. Fight shy OF all oppor,un.
i,ics for investment in stock OF any
kind. And the larger the promised
profits the greater danger OF an early
collapse. Don't send a dollar to any
nonresident concern which seeks to
sell you stock with a most rosy fu-
;urc. II as good as advertised 1t
would be quickly gobblcd up by the
advertiser and his friends.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

A determined effort will be made
at the next session of congress to
abolish the custom of distributing
garden seeds. The government now
spends $247ooo year to parcel out
the commonest varieties of peas.
beans, turnips and pumpkin seeds.
They are divided into 100000 pack
axes, which makes the cost about
one-half cent each. Each member OF
congress gets 10000 of these pack.
ages to give to his constituents. They
contain so little seed as to be of
practically no value, and If the mon
ey were expended in giving out real
" rare and valuable seeds it might
be of some use. AS it stands now,
the free dihtribution of seeds is the
cheapest kind of bid for patronage
and nothing else, and if Congressman
will listen to the voice of the people
the free seed distribution will be
thrown overheard by the next con-
gress.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Many people no doubt arc ignorant
of the fact that post office officials
can open any mail. except letters TO
see If the postal laws are being vio'
lated, or whether the contents OF q
package contain any writing. An IL
iinois man sent out a package OF mer.
chandise a few days ago and PAID
postage at the rate of cent an
ounce. He enclosed letter in the
package. In a few days Inspector
Swift of the post office department.
called on him and collected fine of
ten dollars which the postal laws make
in such cases. Had he not paid it he
would have been taken before the U.
S. court and it would have cost him
$50 or more. 1t don't pay to monkey
with Uncle Sam.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30
SwiNK SUGAR
FACTORY CELEBRATION
$500 People Attend the Formal
Opening Thanksgiving Day ana
BnJoy q Lunch with Col.
Wiley.

The formal opening OF the Swink fac
tory and beautiful day took something
over 1000 people to Swink Thanksgiving
afternoon. An opportunity was given
tho visitors to inspect one OF the largest.
mos. complete and modern factories In
the union. After some time given TO
this interesting feature Of tho oseasion an
appesixins lunch was served BY Col.
Wiley To the ans music Of wondsrlsy's
orchestra After luncheon was over
farmers gathered around Mr.. Wiley and
placed him on . box. They then gave
him three rousing cheers. after which he
thanked them for their efforts In aiding
him in bringing this big sugar plan. 70 the
valley. which he said. had doubled the
price Of their land. Hs told them that
without their corporation In raising the
bee,s. his work would have been fail
ure. but they were jointly interested In
the building up Of tho community.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

The effort to secure uniformity of
divorce legislation in the several
states is one that should meet with
general approval and support. What
ever view may be held in regard to
divorce, it must be admitted that the
worst evils of the present situation
arise from the conflicting laws. which
make it possible for man to be a
married man. divorced man. or
twice married man, according to
whether he locates himself on one
side or another. of a state boundary.
The endless complications that have
arisen are disgraccful, and in many
cases have resulted in serious injury
to innocent pcrsons.-Pueblo Chief
tain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30
Foot Ball Game.

The Deaf Mutcs OF Colorado
Springs played the Rocky Ford
team on Thanksgiving day at the
fair grounds. Following are the
Rocky Ford team: Knousc, center;
Dc Wore and Weston, guards; Wier
and Babcock, tackle; Moore and
Whittcnburg. ends; Pollock. left half
back; E. Kouns, right half-baek: a.
Kouns, full back; Larson. quarter
back; Pollock, captain. Admission as
cents:
There was large attendance and .
lively game. Neither side scored.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30
PERSONAL
na follow,ng we

The following were in type for last
week:
Mrs. z. T. Roberts entertained the
Entire Nous club this week.
Mrs. l.. r. Fcnlason was called to
Chicago Monday by the illness OF a
cousin.
The Rocky Ford friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. ]. Edmunds OF Hot Springs.
will be sorry to learn that their home
was badly damaged by fire a few
days ago.
Mrs. A. p. Kcndig was the hostess
of the Every Tuesday Reading club
this week. .,
The Halcyon Whist club met with
Mrs. H. /. Maxwell Tuesday even
ing. a.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Forecasts OF President RooscvcIts
Forthcoming annual message predic, a
strong recommendation for an inhcr-
itanec tax. The conviction that this
is 4 righteous measure has been fer
mentine. according to an excellent
authority. "in conservative minds, and.
with the development, of eapi,alis,ie
and monopolis'ie arrogance and
usurpation. the icavcn has been run
ming wider and deeper. Accompany
ing the inheritance tax bill should be
a resurrection of the income tax
measure. which had brief existence
a few years ago. This latter is cspc-
ciaily demanded that the burdens OF
government, be equi,abiy distributed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

George Yves, of the Golden Tran
script. who died few DAYS since at
the advanced age OF eighty. Gen.
West (this title having been conferred
by his service as adjutant general OF
the sta,c) was ono OF the oldest news.
paper men in the state at the time OF
his death. and was most highly cs.
tecmcd both among the fraternity and
the citizens Of the state generally.
His newspaper work was continued
until short time before his death.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

The newspapers give out the opin-
on that Madame Gould will make a
LIBERAL allowance to her late husband,
hat fool profligate. Boni Castellane,
ather than see him take up any
'menial employment" 1t would seem
hat she ought to rejoice to see him
.arning SI.5o per day at some honest
abor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

An exchange discussed the advisa-
bility OF making athletics subordinate
to study The mere stating OF such
proposition is a strong indictment
against our colleges. Colleges are for
intellectual development, and athlct-
les should only be allowed to such an
extent as to best promote the objects
of n college course.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Govreau. Edgar and Ritchie recent.
~ visited the San Luis valley and
purchased 400 head of cattle for feed
ing. The D. & r. G. was unable to
furnish the cars to transport them
and the herd will be driven over the
mountains and plains to Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30
ao.s FAN 70 rxo MA

haa o. TIP - Nsast - Africa lr
4aassh u paeaoiSA
JoDss oSstenA knowa among cir
s0 men, sslsaaIty with The Riagifnl
ah0ws, - sAnmy oliek." has lsf,
Chicago On ,sns Of TIE stsanssst e.
,ands sssr p1lnosd b. man. He Y
going into De 'leaSt of Africa, up IN
70 the souahsm end ok the Congo stats
1S0 milss vess Of Lake TanSanyaka
70 catch . 0sa
Before thak b u going to Loodoo
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30
A Great Disappointment TO Many

Tho Lecture Course committee were
very sorry Saturday morning to have TO
announce tho receipt Of q telegram from
Senator Dollivsr stating that he had bssn
called home on account Of illness and
could not All his date for that night.
We are not yet able to announce q
further date for the Senator but will do
so just - soon IS the matter can b ar
ranged. In the msantims the course will
opens at the NJ. E. church on Monday
evening. December 3. BY Gilbert Eldrsdgs
the impsrsonator. Seats that were
reserved for Dollivsr will be used for this
number. Single admission SOC and 7ee.
Ssass at Avsrd's Pharmacy.
Lecture Course Com.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Some people say that there is no
devil. Nobody has ever come from
the other world. or sent any reliable
information regarding the conditions
there. but on the earth just now all
the orthodox requirements of the dew
il arc supplicd by the saloon.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30
NEXT EPWORTH
LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT

Mr.. Gilbert Eldredgo. who will appear
as tho opening member on tho Lecture
Course At the NJ. E. church on next Mon
day evening. will furnish an evening that
will DO not only entertaining but instrue-
tive as we'll.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Water Commissioner Kendig is having
excellent success in increasing the eapa-
city Of our newest artesian well and Is
hopeful Of making It come up to 400 gal
Ions per minute. a supply equal to the
needs Of the town and the best Of water.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

No impsrsonator has ever been in Flo
renee that can excel Mr.. Eldrsdne in his
line Of work.-Florenes (Colo.) Citizen.
NJ. E church Monday evening. Seats
on 50 10 at Awards Pharmacy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Despite the stormy evening the
Epworth League had a large attend
ancc out Sunday evening to enjoy
the excellent Rally Day program pre-
sented.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Mr.. Eldssdgs presents = widely varied.
artistic and popular repertoire Of eossumsd
Interpretations Of q high order. changing
quickly from humorous to pashat,o and
from dramatic to sentimental pssssnta-
tons. Mr.. Eidredgs Is In line with the
tendency Of his time and is ever on the
to meet the demands Of the public for
generous. eiean. and thoroughly satisfying
amussmsnts. His line Of work reaches
the classes. from those who like tho sub
tie humor Of good old David Harum" 10
the tragedy Of Julius Caesar" We be-
speak for him that degree Of eonsidsra-
ton which We know his merits deserve.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

In answer to query will state that the
Republican party was organized in Phila-
delphia. June. is. 1856. John G. Pre-
mont was tho nominee for President and
w. L, DAYTON Of N. J. for Vice President.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

Miss Pearl Brown was the fortu-
nate winner of the willow rocker
given by the Levy Hardware and
Furniture House at their drawing
Saturday night.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

z. c. Siisby OF Wichita. KS. was in
town on Tuesday hoping to make. a
date for James Robert Barklcy OF
Moulton. Iowa. an cminen, cartoon
ist, chalk talkcr and clay modclcr:
Rocky Ford so full of coming enter
tainmcnts that there was no place for
Mr.. Barkicy's high grade program.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

The "Rose Maiden" which is being
performed by local chorus promises
to be one of the best numbers of the
Epworth League course this season
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30
We guarantee our Piano tuning. Try
m. Bolton Music Co.
Made Happy for. Lie.

Great happine;s' came. into the
home Of S. c. Blair. school superin-
tendent, at St. Adams. w. Va. when
his little daughter was restored from
the dreadful complaint he names. He
says: my little daughter had St.
Vitus' Dance, which yielded to no
treatment but grew steadily worse
until as last resort we tried Elee-
trio Bitters; and rejoice to say,
three bottles effected a complete
cure" Quick, sure cure for nervous
complaints, general debility, female
weaknesses, impoverished blood and
malaria. Guaranteed by all drug
gists. Price soc.
DR.. S. H. Pollock, dentist. wishes
to announce that he has moved his
office to rooms over the State Bank.
Telephones: Office, White 373. Resi-
dence, White 1I67. aI-24
Had . Close Call.
"A dangerous surgical operation,
involving the removal of malignant
ulcer, as large as my hand, from my
daughters hip, was prevented by the
application of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve." says A. c. Stickel, of Miletus,
w. Va. Persistent use of the Salve
completely cured it." Cures cuts,
burns and injuries. ase at all drug
gists.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1906-11-30

MR.. ROTisctirLDS LCHSTEH.LIyS1
FLEA FROM SOUTH \r1EkSA
to cali upon the Hon. Charles Roths.
cid, the mutimillionaire, and talk
with him concerning the fiea and ar
range with the multi-millionaire bank
er for the purchase Of the nea II 1t Is
captured. He wants to catch the hea
to add It TO the wo erful Rothschild
collection, which l. ,ady comprises
over 1900 species OF feas. believing
that 1t is the strangest OF all that
strange tribe Of parasites.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-12-07

Precinct 2, Dodson-B. n. Stovall, W. NJ Pres
ton. ID. e. Gaar, commissioners; w. M. Gaar, J.
A. Dean, clerks; 2. T. Faith, deputy. Precinct
8. Tannehill-w. s. Peters, 8. 7. Fox, A
Fox. commissioners; w. NJ. Jordan, J. N. Jeter,
clerks; Horace Peters, deputy.
Ward 8, precinct 1, Calvin-D. P. Martin q.
w. Lowe, c. C. Carter, commissioners; A. ID.
Milan, w. ]. Carson, clerks; s. r. Carson,
deputy.
Ward o, precinct 1, Zion-Dr. d. b. Williams
G.. A. williams, w. II. Long, commissioners; j..
d. Smith, b. P. Smith, Jr.. clerks; CIR. Nusent,
deputy.
Ward 10. precinct l, Stewards MILD. W.
sholars. ]. c. Clifton, J. F. Huddleston, COM
missioners; e. A. Golden, H. b. Bates, clerk;
r. N. Terral, deputy.
n n Co.rrs J. T. WALLACE,
Secretary. chairman.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-12-07
Notice of Election.

Whereas: At regular session Of the Mayor
and Board of Aldermen of the Town Of Winn-
Geld, La, held on the 4th day Of December,
1905, an ordnance was passed calling for an
election TO be held ON the 99nd day Of January.
1907. for the purpose of ascertaining the sense
OF the property tax payers with reference TO
bonding the town for the purpose OF mourning
. debt for the purpose OF constructing water
works plant in and for the said town. the title
Of which shall vest in the municipalities levy
and assess special taxes on the property sub
ject to taxation in said town for thirty years
to pay the principal and interest on said bombs,
said Indebtedness to be incurred TO be
Twenty-seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
and said negotiable bonds to be issued, there
for, shall run for period Of thirty years and
shall bear interes at the rate of i've percent
per annum, and the tar to be levied ana as
cessed to pay said bonds to be ave mills per
annum.
Now, therefore, 1t is ordered that an election
be held ON January n, 1907, between the hour1
Of .. m. and p. M, under the provisions Of
Article ISL OF the Constitution Of 1888 and Of Act
ia of 1900, the election to be held by commits
sioners and clerk to be appointed by the Board
Of Supervisors of VIM Parish.
WINFIELD, La. December s, 1905.
WILL A. STRONG, G. n. BEvILL,
Clerk. Mayor.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-12-07
THE FIRST AUTOMOBILE.
II Was Made In 1872 and Was Work
ed by n Coiled Spring.

ed by q Coiled Spring.
"The first automobile" said the
chauffeur. "was made by Johann Haul
stack of Nuremberg in 1872 Its mo-
tive power was neither oil, steam nor
electricity, but coiled spring.
"The first steam automobile was built
In France by Cugnot In ITO. 1t is stu
to be seen. 1t is one Of the star exhib-
its of the Conservative des Arts ct
Meters in Paris. Steam carriages mod
eled after 1T were built by William
Murdoch, James Watt, Nathan Read
and Richard Trevethick. These are,
raost Of them, in museums in London
and Birmingham.
Several steam carriages piled for
hire on the streets Of London at the
beginning of the nineteenth century,
but they were so slow. noisy and heavy
that the people did not take to them.
'sThe first modern automobile was
built by Amadee Bollec in 1878. Bollec
exhibited his car In Vienna and In
Paris, and other men. as is always the
case, devised improvements on 1t. Au-
tomobiles, by about 1890, began to ap-
pear In the jokes Of the day. They had
taken their place. But 1t was not until
the annual cup races began In France
In 1894 that the automobile became a
really popular institution New Or
leans Times-Democrat.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-12-07

thirty days before . commission
can issue, which will leave these
districts without q court for three
months.
This is the position that the
districts would be left in, should
one of the district judges, who
are now candidates, b g
elected. We have before US
an object lesson in the case of
the election of Judge Favrot to
congress and the vacancy caused
by his resignation. II is unjust
TO the constituency of these judges,
should they be elected.
It is commendable in men to
aspire to promotion, but not at
the expense of the sdministra-
ton of justice in the districts
where they sought election and
were elected.
Another serious objection to
the elevation of these district
judges is that there will be num-
Der of their own decisions to be
passed on by the court of appeals.
which will cause delay in getting
decisions in these cases, because
they will have to recuse them
selves and the cases decided by q
court composed of two judges,
and 10 case of disagreement an
other attorney will have to be
called to sit in the case.
In this circuit there are four
able attorneys, Honorables A. j.
Lafargue, of the first district; L.
K. Watkins, of the second dis
trict; J. B. Snyder and J. L.
Dagre, of the third district; who
will make able judges if elected
and will not cause any hiatus in
the sessions of the district courts.
The gentlemen on the district
benches in this circuit are all able
and honorable men and would be
acceptable judges were it not for
the reasons set forth IN this arti-
Gle. They can, ct the end of their
terms of Office. aspire to the pro-
motion without affecting the ad-
ministration of justice.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-12-07
Primary Election Commissioners.

fIhn1aIy EhCSS1Ou OOb0mtSSAOuCHSs
List OF Commissioners, Clerks and Deputies
appointed by the Democratic Executive Com
mittee Of the Parish OF winn to serve at the
primary election to be held December Is, 1905:
Ward I. precinct 1, Winnneld-W. r. Cooper,
B. r. Brewer, L. n. Bridges, commissioners; I.
J. Drewett, L. q. Neil, clerks; Gin Smith.
deputy.
Ward 2, precinct 1. Pleasant Hill-R. Porter,
b. L. Dark, A. p. Collins, commissioners; H.
N. Cockerham, o. z. Allen. Clerks; p. In
gram, deputy. Precinct 2, Tullos' Mill-A. g.
Peters, B. p. Karker, II. O. Sanders, commis-
sioners; w. J. Harper, w. p. Pendarvis, clerks;
Floyd Albritton. deputy.
Ward 8. precinct 1. Hickory vslley-N. @.
Sewers, ]. B. Willis, 8. r. Newsom, connie
sioners; ]. G. Adams, w. B. Martin, clerks: I.
W. Foles. deputy. Precinct 2, Hart's School
House-T. @. Willis, w. A. Erskins. A. @. Bea-
vers, commissioners; J. B. Herring, G. B. Tall
bert, clerks; w. 9. Thigpen, deputy.
Ward I, precinct /. Gansville-A B. McDon-
aid, J. B. Milan, A. n. Postell, commissioners;
J. 3. sholars, w. e. Jones, clerks; 3. G. stin-
con, deputy.
Ward 8, precinct I, Guice's Mfll-E.J. GAM
BE. J. T. Bice, h. @. Little, commissioners; J..
=. Myers. Bud Rikard. clerks; o. b. Bice,
deputy. Pracinct q, Mccain's MilI--w. r. IT,
ton, d. Il. shumate, J. n. Mccain, commits
sioners; J. G. Grew, J. 8. Mitchell. clerks; J. w.
Hallmark, deputy.
Ward {, precinct 1, ktlanta-J. n. Webb, J.
W. Vance, w. P. Teddlie, Commissioners; Jno.
D. Ferguson, L. n. Spikes. clerks; Joab L.
Duxham. deputy.
Ward7, precinct l, Kyiche-J. ". Faith, I. A.
Peters, i =. stkss, eonnissioners; q. ".
Bnneh. ~. Z DARK elssin; ,. p oaaEs dsp1ky.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-12-07
CITY WAFER WORKS.

At the regular meeting of the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
of the town of WINFIELD, De-
cember 4, 1906, petition signed
by the principal property holders
of the town, asked the Board to
order an election for the purpose
of taking the sense of the prop
erty holders Of the town as to the
levy of q five mill tax for the
purpose of installing . system of
water works.
By this action the citizens of
the town will have the say as to
whether they want water works
or not.
The Sentinel has advocated the
building and the municipal own
ership of the plant ever since the
present editor took charge Of the
paper, the first of the present
year. The revenue from the
water and the increased assess
ment of the town will, in the
course Of FIVE years, place the
mains and hydrants in reach of
every house Ia town.
We need water works for many
reasons, which we have stated
time and again, but will mention
again:
First. To get pure drinking
water, not contaminated with
surface flows, endangering the
health of the town.
Second. The reduction of in
surance and for the protection of
the property of the town. Within
the past three months the fire
losses of the town have been
enough to have inaugurated q
complete water works system.
Third. The convenience to
the householders and the saving
to the business men in keeping
down the dust in dry weather,
thereby preventing damage to
their goods.
We feel satisfied that ell citizens
who have the interest of the town
at heart will vote for this much
needed improvement.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-12-07
RoWaofn College.

Bowdoin college pronounced Bod'n)
was founded at Brunswick. Me-, In
1794. 1t was named In honor OF
James Bowdoln, an American states
man In high standing. who died in
100. His son, James Bowdoin, gen.
tleman Of wealth, who later served In
diplomatic circles, being United States
minister to Spain, 1805-08, gave to the
college at Its founding 1000 acres Of
land and 5000 In money. At his
death In 1911 he willed to the institu-
ton a number of valuable gifts-6.O 900
acres Of land, library of several thou
sand books, collection of fine paint
ings and an assortment Of scientific
apparatus. This institution, where the
poet Longfellow taught for five years,
has preserved its high standing from
the first