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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08
NEW FOREST RESERVES.
The President VIII Anticipate the Con-
aressionsI Resolutions.

Washington. - President Roosevelt
has checkmated the effort Of u combi'
nation Of Republican senators TO halt
his policy of preserving the public for
csts and to leave the timber lands at
the mercy Of predatory lumber mo
noroiies.
The agricultural appropriation act
provides that. except by act OF Con
gress. no additional forest reserve
shall be created In the six western
states which are richest In timber.
Taking advantage of the brief period
before that measure will become Law
under his signature. President Roose-
welt will promuigate an order sweeping
into reserves more than 100.ooo.ooo
acres Of forest lands.
Senators who obtained amendment
Of the agricultural bill to their own
ends are resting contentedly. unaware
Of the move by which the President
has beaten them. Their rude awaken
Ing will be followed by the disclosure
by tho administration Of the way In
which the forest resources OF the coun'
try have been devastated by lumber
combinations. This is relied upon TO
wakcn public sentiment to nm c1tcn,
which will approve the Presidents
policy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08

Berliners are congratulating them.
selves on the gradual disappearance
Of their second-class cabs and the
multiplication OF auto-cabs. The latest
count showed that Of the cabs Of all
kinds. 7.713 altogether. 503 were au'
tomobIles. All OF these arc In such
great demand that their receipts often
rise to SIS day, and never fall below
Ave dollars. They are allowed to
charge seven cents more than ordl.
nary cabs. The number of auto.om.
nibuses was 3t7, as against 3,3s3
street cars. These ominbuses make
almost as good time as the auto.cabs
Accidents rarely happen. largely ow.
ing to the abundant supply of police
men. At the Potsdamer Platz alone
there arc II OF them. and they have
very little to do. their mere presence
making the drivers and chauffeurs
careful to observe the ordinances.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08
Aaed African E.plerer.

While many Of the great explorers
of Afrca-among them Barth. Speek.
Livingstone. Burton. Rohifs. Naehti.
gal. s,nnicy-have passed away. one
Of the pioneers. George Schwcinfurth.
celebrated his seycntieth birthday u
few weeks ago In perfect health. and
NJ eager for work as ever. When
he first visited Africa. In 1868. even
tho Nile regions were largely terra in
eognita- He explored the Delta. the
deserts. tho region between tho Nile
and the Red sea: he learned Arabic.
Africa seemed his real homc-a para.
disc compared to Europe. with Its
'wrctchcd. insuffcrablc civilization" :"
Thus II was that he felt himself drawn
deeper and deeper into tho Dark con.
tincnt. His Heart OF Africa" appear.
cd In 1874. and was promptly trans.
lated Into NIL the European languages.
His later works attracted less attcn.
tion. ms they were addressed chiefly
TO savantH. In recent years he has
devoted much time to tho preparation
of charts of the Eastern dcsort OF
Egypt. Many OF his papers have mp.
pcnred in the periodical of the Berlin
Geographical society and the ZcIt.
sehift fur Ethnoiogie. Although his
speciality has been botany. he mas made
many important contributions to an
thropology. among the more recent
ones being an attempt to throw n
light on Egyptian antiquity and or.
igins by the aid OF the botanical con.
tents OF old tombs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08
viii Resist Two.cen. Fare Laws.

Chicago.--The Western railroads
have determined to fight in the courts
all state laws making cents mile
the maximum passenger rate. Attor-
neys of several of the largest roads
held conference here yesterday, with
view to having all roads pursue the
same policy as to litigation over the 2.
cent.a.mils rate. 81 D.
THE plan now generally favored is to
ask thu. courts to restrain the enforce
ment of the law on, the ground that n
rate Of 2 cents mile would cause the
railroads heavy loss. and In many
cases would require them to run trains
at less than the actual operating ex.
penses, regardless of the fixed charges.
taxes and other obligations Of the rail.
roads, Of which they claim the passen.
ger traffic should assume share.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08
Would Llml. Speed Of Trains.

Washington. - Postmaster General
Cortelyou has issued instructions de-
fining the attitude Of the Postofiice De.
partment regarding the fast mail
trains. He states that while the de-
partment should insist upon the most
expeditions service feasible. 1t should
not exert its authority to such an ex.
tent as to compel the establishment OF
railroad schedules inconsistent with
entire safety to all persons carried on
these trains. The postmaster general
thinks that there Is danger Of some OF
the roads being overtaxed in the mat
ter of speed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08
kits W.. Trousers.

A Scot has written for the London
journals an argument In favor Of
wearing kits. especially in cold
weather. A fashionable physician Of
London supports his argument. and
the Tailor and Cutter admits that
the streets would be made more pie
turesque. furthermore the kilt would
put an end to -baggy.knee trousers" !"
A pair of trousers that bag at the
knees is indeed a loathsome object.
The question of wearing kits Is
not one Of leg exposure TO the cold
Of winter. nor is II one of eompara-
tive durability and economy Ia ma
terial. 1t Is chiefly a question OF
legs. remarks Boston Herald. The
Psalmist said of the Lord: He
taketh not pleasure In the legs
Of u man" Nevertheless. civilized
man. vain thing. vainer than the
average woman. is conscious OF his
legs. They must be scuiptured II the
kilt Is to be donned. Thackeray's
marquis Of Fiarintosh appeared NJ
Parisian court balls In his uniform Of
the Scotch archers or in his native
Gieniiyat tartan. and he thought there
was no handsomer young nobleman:
but look at Doyle's picture OF him.
and 10. he was n sight We may all
be deceived In this respect The
most bow-lcgged may fondly imagine
that his left Mt least Is a poem There
are eminent statesmen. Judges. phil.
anthropists who. killed. would appear
m incons!derabie beings. things OF
naught. yet they may rise superior
To baggy trousers or even to those
worn at half.mast.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08
New York Shaken by Dynamite.

New York.-A dynamite explosion at
Homestead, New Jersey. early Sunday
killed, 1t is believed, one person. In.
jured at least dozen others. wrecked
fifty homes in the village and shook
towns and cities within radius OF
ten miles.
The dynamite was the property OF
Bradley & Son, contractors. who are
building the Jersey end OF the Penn
sylyania railroads North river tunnel.
II was stored in a one-story structure
within n few hundred feet Of where n
rang of seventy.fve men were excavat-
ing
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08
ITS LAST DAYS
CONGRESS IN SESSION SUNDAY.
BUT DOES LITTLE.
800, 900 FOR DENVER
Some Conference Reports Aged to-
Ship Subsidy Bill Talked to Death.

Some Conference Hsports Aged TO-
Ship Subsidy Bill Talked to Death.
washington.-The Senate and House
confcrees came TO a final agreement
on the surdry civil bill Sunday. One
of the last items In controversy was
that providing sor the purchase of land
for a new public building at Denver.
The House eonfcrees insisted upon the
House agreement to the Senate amend.
ment, but finally agreed To accept 4,
with a proviso making the cost limit
Of the building for which plans are TO
be prepared 3i.s00.0o0.
The amendment as IL remains In the
bill In as follows:
That the secretary OF the treasury
be. and he Is. hereby authorized and
directed TO have plans and specihca'
tons prepared for n new building for
general purposes Of the United States
government at Denver. and TO report
to Congress AT It's next session an es;i'
mate of the cost Of said building. Said
estimate not to exceed 3i.s00.00o. He
Is also authorized and directed TO use
such part OF the force of the Office
Of the supervising architect as may be
necessary for this purpose"
BY far the larger part OF the session
Of the Senate was devoted to tili.
buster by the Democratic senators
against the ship subsidy bill as II
passed tbs House. and when the Sen
ate adjourned n few minutes before
midnight the bill was still pending.
A greater part Of the days session
was In tbs House given to the consid.
Grafton Of conference reports.
The nna' report on the pension ap-
preparation bill. con,ninin. n provision
for the maintenance Of eighteen pen.
sion agencies Wis agreed to.
The bill authorizing the establish.
ment OF m agricultural bank In the
Philippines was passed. The House
agreed &, the conference report on tha
general deficiency bill. a number OF
monument bills were passed.
The conference report on the So
called sistcen.hour bill was agreed 10
by vote Of 233 TO o.
The conference report on the sundry
civil bill was agreed to. and with bus!.
ness generally completed the House nj
1910 a. m. took rca-ss until $3.50
Monday morning.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08

The waiting maids in Ottawa, Can,
belong to the Servant Girls union. and
refuse to serve dinner after six
o'clock. They expect the aid of the
cook-ladies and the dish-washing dam.
sells, who will undoubtedly encourage
them with sympathetic strike.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08

a Chicago woman says that It is
"inhuman cruelty" to tax bachelors.
because bachelors cannot help being
bachelors. She holds that many men
try in vain to win wife and give up
in despair. This leads the Baltimore Sun
to say the Chicago women have
almost as peculiar views. 1t seems. us
the Chicago men.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08
The Central American War.

Washington, n,-DeveIopments in tho
war in Central America. with the in
dications that At least four of the re-
publics may become involved. have
led the state and navy department of.
ficials to consider the expediency OF
increasing the American force In those
waters. 1t is probable that within
few days several ships VIII be or.
dered to reinforce the Marietta and
Chicago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08

Somebody wants to know whether
there Is any difference in the weight
OF water when in liquid form and
when that same quantity is turned to
ice. Offhand we should say not, but
there's n big difference In the price
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-03-08

The glove-cutters in France earn big
wages. some of them getting as much
as $75 week. So difficult is the art
of cutting kid gloves that most of
the principal cutters are known to
the trade by name and fame.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
IDIOT STRONG ON FIGURES.
Mentally Unbalanced. but Can outdis
tance Reliable Caiculators.

Before Hamburg Medical society
"a perfect idiot" was produced who 10
able. It is said. 10 outdlstsnce the most
reliable calculator In the world. He is
twenty-five years old. OF good ply
sique. bu; mentally unbaanced. For
the benefit OF the doctors he multi.
piled and sus.raoted three, four. fve
and six figure example without the
least difficulty and with bfolute &C
curscy. Questioned as 10 the day Of
certain dates during the past year or
past century. he answered after few
moments reflection. counting In the
leap years. As an adding machine he
does wonders. but In all other respects
he has no sense whatever His great
est delight is 10 hoe potatoes and
count them. l.l3s in sack. He is 4
member OF an insane fraternity OF j.
200. and spends his time going from
one 10 the other, congratulating him
or her on their birthday. or namedAy
all Of which he keeps in his head.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
Jews at Their waiIlna Place.

Matilde Serao, the Italian writer.
thus describes the wailing place of the
Jews in Jerusalem, at the one remain
ing wall of Solomons temple: In
the cold open air, in a narrow. filthy
alley, their feet In the mire, they kiss
these stones and weep over them In
the presence Of a crowd Of unfeeling
onlookers, Turks and Christians. They
endeavor to stifle their sobs, but. none
the less. the air is filled with the
sound OF their wailing and with the
rhythm of their sighs. Phlegmatic
English tourists watch them through
their eyeglasses, and when | was last
there an impairment, obstinate old
l1dy. riding donkey-back, insisted up
on inspecting the entire line. thereby
q eauy disturbing their piteous Ia
ment"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
TEACHING YOUTH OF EGYPT.
Koran an Important Part Of System
Of Education.


In the acquisition OF the Egyptian
boys education, the Koran plays the
most important part; 1t is, in fact. the
foundation Of all instruction given. II
must, flrst of all. be committed to
memory; and the pupil is taught to
read and write each portion as fast
as IL is memorized. As a mental slim
ulls-in the case Of juvenile scholars
-e palm branch, judiciously admins
tered. may take the place Of our more
familiar birch rod. While the major
ity Of the students do not pursue their
studies more tnan five or six years,
yet many rems.n much longer, fitting
themselves fer the duties OF doctot
lawyer or ruler of their countrynleh.
No boy may be admitted before the
age OF s. but, on the other hand, ad.
vanced age is no bar TO entrance; so.
II II pleases him the man OF mature
years may con his tasks beside .
youthful classmate. As rule, II is
only the boy OF the upper class who
is able to avail himself OF prolonged
course Of study. The poor boy must
early in life take up the struggle for
existence e-Four-Track News.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
The Ocean Family.

In school one day the teacher was
having the geography class up front
for recitation. On the wall WAS map
to which the teacher was pointing and
asking questions. Pointing TO the
Antarctic ocean, she asked one little
boy what II was and he answered
Antarctic ocean" Pointing to The Arc
tic ocean she asked another little boy
what that Was. He thought awhile
and then said: ''I don't know. teacher.
unless It's the Uncle Arctic ocean"
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
A Warming.

The college washerwoman with a
deprecating glance at the Queen
Louise over the manteD--I don't neb-
er say nothin' to the gentlemin about
de com'ny dey keeps. Mr.. Roger; no.
sir, dat amt my way. cause it's none
oh my bisness. But seein' it's your
FIRST year here an your feelin' new ia
the place, consider it my duty to tell
you that you ain, the only feller that
girl has Civ her picter ~. kas Use seen
the same one in five or six s!ttin'.
rooms already.-Exchange.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
Female laeer In Msx,es,

The question o. female labor Il ~
coming factor In the business life Of
the City OF Mexico. as well as In some
OF the other large cities OF Mexico.
Only few years ago this labor was
almost unknown in Offices and stores.
but every year the number 10 becom.
Ing larger. The wages paid to the
young women are not as yet very
large. but the prospects are that as
shey become more eficien. wages will
rise.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
Bank OF England.

The Bank OF England. known all
over the world as the Old Lady Of
Threadneedle street, as the Treasury
at Washington is known as Uncle
Sans Pocketbook. was founded by
scotchman IN 1894. and 10 IN 4 class
BY itself Its capital Is 373.7es 900. itf
reserve sl5,s27.3s5. and the gold and
silver coin and bullion IN ito vaults
smount to $lss 100000. The Bank of
England is purely business bank. and
any one who keeps his aeco1nt there
is o. X. But besides being purely
business institution II is John Bulls
repository and depository.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
CLUB for the Lonely.

Those who have no friends in Loo
don and complain OF its great loueli
ness now have club al, to them
selves. The new organization is called
the Eligible Social club. Its object is
TO bring together men and women who
are lonely. A vocalist and play,
wright have applied for membership.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
THE KING OF HARD DRINKS.
Effects Of Ron . Native Sewerage OF
Panama.

II Is said that during the construe.
Aon OF the Panama railroad for every
ie laid human life was given up, but
his is one OF those romantic lies
vbish everybody likes to read but few
'elieve.
There were. indeed. a great many
eaths, some caused by legitimate dis.
sse and some by careless living. and
ANY by drinking a native beverage
Allied ron. This latter liquor is made
ON sugarcane, and II is such drink
lat a Scotch highball is pink lemon.
ie alongside Of II.
Taken In small quantities. 1t pre-
snts malaria, but taken In cop.us
raughrs. ~ some men use It. II pro
Auces life eyeSaasting.-The National.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
enollshman's Criticism.

An observant Englishman who has
been making a study Of the American
woman and her defects says that In.
stead OF the nasal twanE. with which
the American woman 10 credited. he
found that they speak In drawlinK.
dragging tones, due to lazy. careless
management Of the voice.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
Mark Twain on Etiquette.

Mark Twain" At a dinner IN New
York .alked on etiquette.
Il once read book Of etiquette"
he said, and still remember many
Of the rules. The most important
rules were these:
How to accept = proffered cigar
Slip the right hand into the box, draw
forth two, place one sbssntly in the
upper pocket Of the vest. insert the
other between the lips and look In
ouiringly around for light.
How TO leave room properly
Open the door. place one foot ovss the
sill. follow It up closely with the other
and then. turning slightly. shut the
door.
How to accept dinner invitation
Eat light breakfast and no lunch.
How to accept an invitation TO
drink-Look careless. Say. Don't
care II do and nx the gale on the
other side OF the room while the liquor
Is being poured Into the Eisss. This
will assure you . full portion.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

The barbecue given by the Peoule's
Presbyterian church Labor day filled
the lawn all day and well up into the
walk in the evening The success
this year exceeded any other.
W. A. Rice is In the city.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
eilI, Nye and ;aAartens.

The presence in ans country OF he
distn rushed Dutch novelist. Maai.
ten Maa.teas. recalis the story OF his
election Ia ,h. rprils ~ 1895 a aB
honorary 'aen,bers Of 'Le Authors
club of New Yors. NL,u the nam.
1oost Marius NJ Van der Poorten
Schwartz came TO tue sttention %
The membership. corin.l,ce thrse wa,
= gasp of lstonishmert. Finally th'
the suggestion dat the nrst half
IT,. name rh'uid ie act ur al ones
but that the last nall should bs h.l
over until the ...tauin wn.u IN,
Hsathsr would 10 .ool.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

ANY Of his old friends In Denver
can ind him at his Office. 6l6-sl7-G1s
Mack block. phone Main 50. Mr..
Stuart is now superintendent in Den.
yer Three concerns tried to get him
10 sign up The Prudential. the West.
ern Life and Accident Co, and the
Colorado Mutual Benefit Assn. but
he remarked It was the Common.
wealth for his.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

Members OF the Azalia Hackley
Choral Club are requested 10 be pres
eni at the next regular meeting. Mon.
day night. as matters relating to en-
garements for the coming season will
he before the club, At this meeting
the election OF officers will take
place
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

The return Of A. Froman relieves
John Johnson OF his duties al Hose
No Q. The company under Captain
Johnson is doing fine
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

Chas. Johnson was taken back to
lawrence by his sister, Miss Dilard.
Horace White OF Sedalia is in the
city for his health.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

Mrs. A. j. Reese and Mrs A. King
entertained at = beautiful luncheon
at the home of the former on Penn
sylvania avenue. The decorations
were tasteful
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06
PUEBLO NOTES.

Miss Daisy Long. who has been
visiting in Denver, returned to Pue-
bic last Tuesday for short stay
with her sister, Mrs. DR.. Huf.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

The Colorado Mutual Benefit Associa-
tion, Denver. Colo
Geutlemen:-M My claim was settled
., promptly and literally that wish
% recommend your association to all
lcslrfng sound protection.
Thanking YOU for your courteous
'nsatment in the matter. remain.
Yours truly
MRS. LULA r. HAMILTON.
1880 Clarkson.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

Mrs. irene Fife has gone 10 Louis.
Vile 10 the grand convention OF the
Calanthes. which meets in conjunction
with the supreme lodge Of Knights o.,
Pythias. She is representing Colum.
bine Court This court now has set
up a new one called Rocky Mountain
Court, which will be brought into full
honors and privileges after the grand
meeting
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

Mrs. Jewell Washington enter.
tanned at whist at the residence OF
Mrs. F. c. Thompson. Those pres.
en-; were Mesdames Asberry. Finley,
Hun, Jones. Rodgers. Thompson,
Reeves. Maloney, Irving and Bush /;
Misses Daisy Long. Daisy Bell. Le-
noir Craig. Tlsdale and Johnson.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

Mrs. W. b. Townsend delightfully."-
entertained last Friday evening at
her spacious home In honor OF her
sisters. Mrs. Asberry OF Tacoma, Mrs.
Finley OF Denver. her niece, Miss
Craig OF Omaha, and her brother,
Mr.. Wellington OF Denver.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1907-09-06

The cornerstone laying and ami
versary services OF the Eighth Street
Baptist church which were held las,
Sunday under the auspices OF the
United Order OF Odd Fellows were
very impressive Several visiting
ministers assisted In the services,
which were auire success through.
out the day. spiritually as well as
financially.
The evening was pleasantly spen,
with games. after which a dainty
luncheon WAS served. Those present
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Jones. Mr.. and
Mrs. 8. z. johnson OF Chattanooga.
row. Mr.. and Mrs. Res=es. DR.. ami
Mrs. Hun. Dr. a. Mrs. Kennedy
Mr.. and Mrs. RodSers. Pollard. Dr..
and Mrs. Douglas, Mrs Washington
and Lewis. and Misses Rosie Bell.
Tisdale. Daisy Long and Lerolr:
Messrs. Gipson. Dunn. Adams and
Dr.. De rrantz
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Pollard enter.
tained at their beautiful home last
"Wednesday evening in honor OF
Misses Long and Lcnoir. Mr.. and
Mrs. 8. r. johnson OF Cha,anooga.
Tenn. A guessing contest was the
chief amuscmen, Of the evening
Miss Long won the first prize. and
Mr. Adams the second prize At a
late hour dainty refreshments were
served All present expressed them.
selves ms having one Of the jolliest
times OF the season Mrs. Pollard s
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. VII.
Mrs 8. A. Hun. Mr. and Mrs Sea,.
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones. Dr. and
Mr.. and Mrs Edw Reeves. DR.. and
Mrs. Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. C. A
Bush. Mr.. and Mrs. Maloney. Mr.,
and Mrs. W. II. Rogers and Mr.. and
Mrs. S. r. Johnson Misses Long.
Lenoir. Mccullough. Tisdalc and Mrs.
Dale: Messrs. Reeves. johnson and
DR.. De Frantz.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-02
AT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Six Children Suffer Terrible injuries
at lie Sueur Centre.

=
Six children were badly burned, two
perhaps fatally, and a number of peo-
pie were bruised and trampled on, as
the result of a mishap alta Christmas
celebration at the United Brethren
church in LIE Sneur Centre
There was a large crowd present, in.
Guiding many children Santa Claus.
had just arrived and was beginning
the dismantling of the Christmas tree,
when a little girls dress caught fire
from one of the candles. The light,
fimsy material famed up and spread
to the dresses of other little girls in
the Immediate neighborhood
Grace Mccall. aged five years, and
Martha Yackel, aged six, were SO
badly burned that their recovery is
doubtful. Their faces were burned 10
a blister and they are thought 10 have
inhaled the flames.
Meanwhile, the fire caused wild ex-
citement among the audience and there
was mad rush for the exits, mum
Der of children being trampled upon
and more or less hurt.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-02

tie throws the responsibility upon the
attorney general and not upon the
CON n ions The governors answer.
II smitsed to Mr.. Manahan, is as