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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
CONSCIENCE HAD SLEPT LONG.
PurloIner Of Cake Of Soap Makes
Restitution After Twenty Years.

Imagine conscience that would
span 20 years and drive q man to re.
member q theft OF a cake of soap.
That there is such q conscience. how.
ever. In proved by the receipt few
weeks ago Of two cakes Of soap by .
storekeeper in little town In Minne-
sofa. Twenty years ago this man.
Edward Hamilton. had a small store
In st. Paul. In front of his establish.
ment he had a showcase In which he
displayed several large cakes OF soap
Of special make. One morning he
found the glass broken open and one
Of the cakes Of soap missing. The
theft was SO small that the matter was
never reported. and Hamilton had for.
gotten II. TIL he received letter from
the thief. which read:
"Dear Sir: send you two cakes
Of soap In payment for one took from
your showcase In st. Paul many years
ago. ! recently saw your advertise
ment In a country paper and learned
OF tho change Of your place OF busi.
ness. ! regret deeply having taken the
soap. and trust that this which send
will satisfactorily take its place.
Sunday Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
Rocky Ford Enterprise
WILL II. MoNKMAN. Publisher.
ROCKY FORD. COLORADO
A New Preesdsnt

A new precedent In insanity cases
has been set by William ii. Holmes OF
Omaha. on trial for tho smbexxiement
Of 500. Although insanity 10 his sole
defense. no aiienists have been called.
no ono has testified to hereditary
taints. and no mention has been made
Of brainstorm or exaggerated ego. The
Witnesses have all been ordinary citi.
zens who have met him In everyday
life. Sam Hon. ex.sherir and member
of tho legislature. testihes that he be-
lieves Holmes insane. because he
wants bath every day and is scrupu.
ious about his dress. George Stryker.
another ex.sherifi. says that Holmes
would have "a roaring toothache evc-
ninEs. but would be all right morn
inss." which. coupled with tho fact
that he turned out his gas in jail at
S p. m. and went to sleep. though the
rules allowed him to have II going Till
3. proved madness conclusiveiy. Tho
only departure from the home made
brand OF evidence was when Holmes
attorney argued that. as all tho mas.
iers OF music. art, literature and poll.
tics had been more or less crazy.
Holmes must undoubtedly be 80. Ono
telling argument was adduced-the
prisoner ate breakfast foods! How
ever. remarks the New York Post. no
one thought to point out tho mose
conclusive proof Of all. namely. that.
II hs had not been insane. Holmes
never would have embezsied merely
500.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
How to Raise Boys.

THAR amt much Of u problem In
raisin' boys ef you'll have a little com.
mon sense about It," said Mr.. Billy
Sanders. Don't let EN- run wild like
pigs In the woods. an don't keep the
lines too tight. IN when things go
wrong don't be afear'd Of usin' raw
hide. But don't fcrEit that the NAM
miles an daddies OF the land are twice
responsible when one OF Their boys
goes wrong. Ef the legislator wants
to do q good work. an make better
citizens out'n the risin' generation. let
II put heavy penalty on the dear
parents OF the boys that 30 wrong. =
Joel Chandler Harris. In Uncle Remus'
Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Most Important Happenings Of the
Past Seven Days.
interesting Items Gathered From Gil
Parts Of tho Work. Condensed
into Small Space tor the Ben.
eft Of Our Readers.
Congressional.

The special committee appointed TO
investigate charges against Judge l..
Z. Wiley. OF the United States court
for China. of misconduct In ONCE.
has reported. severely censuring Judge
ignorance OF the law.
The president has sent special
message to congress urging action at
che present session on important meas
ures. The message declares that the
time has come TO prepare for revi'
sion of tho tariff. but declares that
wood pulp and paper made from the
same should be put upon the free list
at once.
The house committee on public lands
has reported favorabiy on the resolu-
tion instructing the attorney general
to Institute proceedings against the
Hartman railroad system to forfeit It's
charter for dispos!ng Of land grants
contrary to the provisions laid down
by congress.
A congressional currency commits
sion Is TO bc appointed TO secure In
formation regarding the needs OF the
country for use at the next session.
Senator Teller has introduced bill
allowing railroads to Issue passes to
veterans OF the Civil and Spanish
American wars.
A resolution has been introduced
In the house appropriaiing 100000
for tho erection OF monument In
memory OF Confederate Gen. Robert
l.. Leo at Washington.
Senator La Toilette concluded his
speech In tho senate on tho Aidrich
bill with a strong appeal to the pro
srcssive senator's to defeat tho meas
urc.
Tho bill to organize corps OF
trained women nurses for the navy has
been favorabIy reported to tho house.
The senate has passed the Aidrieh
currency bill as finally amended by a
vote OF 4: TO i6.
Hal Milton has been appointed to
succeed the late William J. Bryan M
United States senator from Florida.
Senator Warner of Missouri has
been made chairman OF the senate
commi,,c. on tho Mississippi river and
It's tributaries.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
PRESCRIBED cUr,cuRA
Aftsr Other Treatment FaIlsd-Raw
Eczema on 8sby's Face Had
Lasted Three Months-At Last
Doctor Found Cure.

"Our baby boy broke out with &c
zcmn on his face when one month old.
Ono place on tho side OF his facc the
size Of nickel was raw like bccfstcak
for three months. and he would cry
out when ! baihed the parts that were
sorc and broken out. gave him
three months treatment from good
doctor. but at the end Of that time the
child was no better. Then my doctor
recommended Cuticurn. After using
. cake Of Cuticura Soap. n third OF n
box Of Cuticura Ointment. and half a
bottle Of Cuticura Rcsolvent he was
we'll and his face was ms smooth ms any
baby's. Hc is now two years and u
haif old and no eczema has reappcarcd.
Mrs. N. l.. Harris. Alton. Kan. May
II and June IL. 1907"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
MlaeellAneous.

A tornado visited the town OF New
Boston. Ia. blowing !: freight cars
from the tracks. dcmoiishing n church
and injuring n number OF people.
Emperor William OF Germany de-
mics that he made any objection to DR..
David Jayne Hiii as ambassador from
America to Berlin.
Tho German cruiser Bremen has
taken 20 revolutionary refugees from
Haiti to Jamaica.
Omaha Is to hold a national corn cx.
position next October.
j.. Stewart. n Justice OF the peace
OF Jasper county. Mo. has been ar
rested on charge OF cmbcxzlcmcnt.
II. c. Horne. formerly editor of the
Kansas City Post. charged with kill.
ing an cmployc of that paper has
been acquitted on the grounds OF In.
sanity. He is to be taken to an asy.
lum.
Japan has asked China to take such
step rs may be necessary to prevent
a boycott on Japanese goods In China
and put an end to the anti-Jnpancsc
agitation growing out OF the Tatsu
Maru Incident
The new Pennsylvania railroad
bridge over tho Raritan river ut Perth
Amboy. n. J.. was dynamitcd recent
ly. The damage amounted to $4,000.
Because the fifth of May will be elec.
ton day In San Francisco. the battle
ship fleet will delay It's arrival there
until the sixth.
A campaign has been started at New
Orleans to abolish horse racing In
Louisiana.
The president has issued an order
prohibiting scorching by automobilists
in the canal zone.
The state primary election laws OF
Louisiana have been declared unconsti'
tutional in the state courts.
Three hundred and fifty lives were
lost in wrecks OF the New England
coast during the past winter.
The worst prairie fire in years swept
through the country about kimball.
S. d.. recently laying waste thousands
of acres OF land and burning houses
and barns.
Russian critics call the invitation
extended to the American fleet to visit
Japan a shrewd move in diplomacy.
On account of disquieting reports
from Haiti two additional war YES
sells have been sent to Port Au Prince
by the navy department.
The San Francisco authorities are
preparing for n raid to clean out the
anarchist quarters before the fleet ar.
rives.
Two severe earthquake schocks were
felt in Mexico City recently. No lives
were lost but the inhabitants were
seriously alarmed.
James Clark. who killed Sheriff Nc.
Cracken of Barber county Kansas, re-
Gently. died in the Jail at Wellington
from wounds received in the fight.
Four persons were killed and several
injured in n wreck on the Queen &
Crescent railroad near Lexington, KY,
recently.
The suit of Attorney General Jack
son of Kansas against the. millers'
trust has been compromised, the mil
iers conceding everything the state
asked for.
The western railroads have an.
nounced special rates for the Demo
cratic convention at Denver in June.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
A Mind Reader.

Pat had got hurt-not much moro
than a scratch. II is true. but his en-.
ployer had visions OF being compelled
to keep him for life. and had adopted
the wise course OF sending him at once
to the hospital. After the house sur
Eeon had examined him carefully. he
said to the nurse:
'.As subcutaneous abrasion Is not OBJ
servnble. do not think there In any
reason to apprehend tesumental cica-
trizntion OF the wound"
Then. turning to the patient. no
asked. quixzically:
what do you think. Pat?"
Sure. sir" said Pat. you're . won.
derful thoushtrcader. doctor. You
took tho very words out Of my
mouth. That's Just what was going
to say!"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03

A Philadelphia newspaper consigns
Chicago to outer darkness because OF
tho alleged fact that the Auditorium
thcatcr is to be pulled down. Before
forming It's opinions even n Philadel.
phin newspaper should get the facts in
the case.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03

Even the Arabian Nights contains
nothing more gorgeousiy weird thar
the story which comes from Alabama
concerning one Smith who ran half
mile to n doctor. his head fastened
TO his neck only by shred of flesh
Smith might have toted his top piece
much more easily had he sawed Il:
entirely off and carried it in a bag
slung over his shoulder
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
The sprIno openInq.

Tho dazzling creation OF birds and
wire In the millinery department was
marked $15.
The circle Of shoppers gazed in envy
but not one stirred.
Suddenly the clerk reversed the card
and displayed the figures 3i4.49.
Then there was small riot. Shop.
pers fought like amazons to reach the
counter.
"Ah." laughed the tall fioorwaikcr,
"thosc ladies' remind me Of olden
knights"
IN what way?" asked the meek man
who was waiting for his wife to
emerge from the crush.
why. they fight at the drop Of a
hat"
And before the meek man could ap.
preciate the point Of the joke his wife
came out minus u comb and two locks
Of hair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03

The Pennsylvania railroad has
served notice on the steel trust to fur.
nish 1t rails without blowholes. Holes
are endurable in bread and cheese
and lace insertion. but the present rail.
road traffic is so heavy that It leaves
dents in rails that are spongy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03

Mr.. Whitaker is modest. The Eng.
lish fortune he seeks amounts to only
s600.0O0.oo0. Few people attempting
to collect a mythical chancery estate
would give up penny of their claims
for such a sum.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03

A good disposition Is more to be
priced than jewels Of gold or silver. II
10 moro precious than sapphircs. and
NIL the riches OF the mighty are not
TO bo compared TO it.-Martincau.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
TAetleaa,

Tsetisss.
"onc OF those fellows that Is always
doing the wrong thing. eh7'
rs he? Why. say. that fellow would
put friexe around hothouse.''
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
POOR oEoRoEl

Johnny-I'm glad didn't live In the
time when George Washington was u
boy.
Father-Why not. my son?
Johnny-Why. his dad didn't wear a
plug hat for him to throw snow.
balls ut,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
lHikktisE eas1Q
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

tNVu0 FUN BUN VVO1U1&SSs
For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, uloera-
ton, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
tng-down feeling, flatulency, ,indiges-
tion, dizziness, ,ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try itp !
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for nflvicS
She has guided thousands %
health. Address, Lynn, Mas.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
-FOUR GIRLS
0o6 UAas 3Asy Say.

Restored 70 Health BY Lydia e.
Pinkham'svegetableC Compound.
RnaA DDA~e 4A>, f~~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
Personal.

David Starr Jordan, president OF the
Stanford university. was taken violent.
ly Ill on train in California. Symp.
toms of appendicitis were developed.
Il. Il. Nichols. president of the Kan.
sas State Agricultural college at Man.
haitian. has announced his resignation.
Col. Henry Watterson. editor of the
Louisville Courier-Journal is in Ha.
vana.
Editor A. II. Sniff charged with the
murder of NJ. L. Brundridge at Logan,
Iowa. has been acquitted.
Rev. DIR. Charles Cuthbert Hall, pres.
ident of the Union Theological semin.
ary of New York is dead.
Mai. Gen. A. w. Greedy, OF Arctic
fame. has been retired for age.
Durham White Stevens, the diplomat
who was shot down by Koreans in San
Francisco. is dead from the effects OF
the wounds received.
Meyer Il. Bimberg, widely known rs
"Bim, the Button Man." was found
dead in bed at his home in New York
recently.
/. F. Guiwits, for many years man.
ager of the A. N. Kellogg Newspaper
Company at Kansas City. died recent.
ly in California. He was 20 years OF
age.
The Duke of Devonshire, prominent
in English politics, died recently in
Cannes.
Secretary of War Taft has accept.
ed an invitation to make the memorial
address at Gen. Grants tomb in New
York on May 30.
Victor n. Metcalf, son Of the sec.
retary OF the navy, was operated on
at San Francisco recently for appen
dicitis.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03

MisLiliiaa RoREc
East Sssh Street. New
York, writes: I" Lydia
Z. Pinkhasn'a vege;a-
BILE Compound over
(came tsreGulariilea Pc
siodic sadesing. and
|nefvous headaches,
aitee everything eise
had failcd 10 heip me.
and ] feel u . duty to
let othcrs know of i,-'
kaihafinsC CrAig.cIS
lafayette B.. Dsuvcr.
lCol.. writes: s'ThAnks
TO Lydia Z Pinkham's
Vegetable Com pound I
am well. aftcesuacrtnK
for mouths from ucr-
vosts pruatrstiou.
Miss Marie Stolts-
man. Of Laurel. Ia.
Lwritrs: "Iwas ina run
|downcouditiouandsuf-
fersdfromsupprsaaion.
indigestion, and poor
| circulation. Lydia r.
Pinkhain's Vegetable
Compound made mo
we'll and strong"
u Miss Ellen u. Olson.
|oi AT N. East g.. ks-
|van,ess;;, 9 Ill. ,lilll.,ay::w"Ly-
table Compound cured
me OF bsckache. side
ache, and established
my periods. after the
best local doctoss had
failad "a hA1n ma"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03
WELL.

HUH Your mother takes in wash.
in'."
you didn't suppose she'd leave It
hanging out forever did you?"
Tho seIf.Evident Truth.
It is frequently necessary to repeat
a self.evident truth great many times
In order to get 1t believed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-03

April sotn.
A challenge has been issued today
to all the miners of Fremont county
by John DeSlavo. n Coal Creek Italian
inviting them to participate in coal
mining contest with him. and he Of
fers a purse of $1,000 for the winner
He claims to be the best coal digger
in the county and during his seven
teen years residence has averaged be.
tween Sc and 81 day.
Harry b. Kerr of Denver has been
chosen to fill the position of superin
tendent OF Chicago's anti.cruelty so
ciety at salary of $4,000. Mr.. Kerr
received his training as humane Of
tary of the Colorado Bureau of Child
and Animal Protection. and the record
he made in this state has brought to
him offers from many of the big East
ern cities.
j. c. Hanna, Colorado college
youth, has been sentenced to the re
formatory by Judge Morris in the Dis
trict Court at Colorado Springs. He
was convicted OF larceny. the complain
ing witness being n druggist, whose TIL
was robbed by young Hanna. Hanna
is the son of j. T. Hanna. formerly oi
Victor, but now of Goldfield. Nevada
He claims TO be second cousin of the
late statesman, Mark Hanna. Hanna
was prominent in college circles, was
member of the Glee club and was
conspicuous in the social life Of the
college.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-05
JUNIOR CLASS AND
FACULTY ENTERTANED

Pleasant anticipation possessed the
juniors and the members Of the facul-
ty when they were handed dainty notes
of invitation to be the guests at a
class party given by Nessrs. VIII ST.
mon and Fred Joel at the home Of the
latter 412 Greenwood avenue. FRI
day evening. February 49,: Nor were
such anticipations In any dagree un-
flled for the AFFAIR was most pleas
ing in every way, and one long to be
remembered.
The class colors, green and white,
were everywhere in evidence and
formed a most effective decoration.
After varied forms of social amuse-
ment, the guests were taken to the
home of Will Simon where the dain-
test and most delicious refreshments
were served, the color scheme being
carried out here also, not only in the
beautiful table settings, but wherever
possible in the luncheon itself.
AS hosts the boys proved themselves
wholly equal to the occasion, and the
hospitality and interest of the parents
whose homes were so freely at the
disposal of the guests, gave to the af-
fair charm which no public place
could possibly have given.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-05
CANNOT BE TOO CAREFUL
ABOUT FIRE THESE DAYS

While Canon City has hitherto es-
capped serious conflagrations her i'm
munity from disasters of that kind has
thing else.
The danger of fire is an ever pres
ent one in all communities and too
many precautions cannot be taken to
protect property from its ravages,
particularly on windy days. such as
we have, in northern latitudes at this
season OF. the year. 1t is an old prov
erb that fire is a good servant, but a
poor master, but Its truth Is never SO
we'll understood as it is after disas-
trous fire in which the savings and
accumulations OF lifetime have gone
up In fame and smoke.
A town without an adequate supply
of Water for such emergencies. and. an
inefficient equipment to fight 1t is
constantly menaced by fire, and, soon
er or later. must suffer in consequence
of Its neglect Happily the people Of
Canon City are we'll, II not better,
.ssfeguarded in that respect than the
citizens of most places OF its size.
cItucE CSa6I Vi WCot. A0pPltS 10 pAO-
lection, however, from these sources,
there is always a.certain danger, most
OF 1t the result Of carelessness on the
part OF householders: and property
owners A great many fires are the
consequence Of. defective. chimneys
and nuesl and an ALMOST equally PRO-
Flifca source: are worn -osts and poorly
built ash pits. all of which afe mex,
cusable. < ..-,.- :
People cannot be too careful lp the
disposition Of the ashes from their
stoves and furnaces at this time Of the
year when everything 4s dry and when
the wind may convert "a dying ember
into blaze which may, destroy many
thousands OF dollars worth OF prober-
ty. The city authorities also should be
vigilant and should see that the o1di-
nances in relation to ash pits, etc. are
complied with to the letter. A little
extra carefulness In the matter may be
the means Of preventing fire that
would consume great deal Of val
liable property.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-05
REGULAR MEETING OF .i,rf - :.
THE PROGRESS CLUE

On Saturday evening the regular
meeting of the Progress Club was-held
,hy Invitation with Mrs. Orme, a for
nei, member. The first act Of Mac.
6eth was read. MISS Minor being, the
leader. DR.. Phelps read an interest,"
Ing paper on Famous Interpretersiof
.shskespeare."..-,.f -. ~ ;9's' *
The meeting being adjourned, the
!, hostess, assisted by Miss Mcdonald,
and Miss Amick. took charge and the
remainder of the evening was spent
in purely social way. g 'oisf'
Music by a quartette, floral guess
ing game. progressive peanuts snd
blowing soap bubbles furnished the
entertainment. The parlor was dec
GRATED with the club colors In crepe
paper and carnations and the delicious
refreshments were all OF pink or
white The. souvenirs were Of white
water color paper, tied with pink
ribbon and artistically decorated with
clever sketches Of varied masculine
ftpesAthe werk@of- Mr.. Ofne. = -
3. The event was one OF the most en-
joyable in the history of the club and
was heartily; appreciated by all.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-05
EXPRESS BUSINESS WAS UNEX.
PECTEDLY GOOD IN FEBRUARY

n Grant Dickinson, local agent Of the
Wells Fargo Express company, re-
ports an exceptionally heavy : busi-
ness during the month just closed,
surprising in volume the transactions
of the office in February, 1907, which
was a banner month.
It was not expected that either the
outgoing or the incoming express bus
mess for February would equal that
of the corresponding month last year.
but iii both oftshem there was q small
Increase so far as the Wells Fargo
people are concerned There was q
growth in the money order business
as we'll as In the commissions on
packages OF merchandise, the iatter
amounting to $2s.71.' Nineteen more
money orders were sold than in Feh-
ruary, 1907. the increase in this de-
partment being $22s.4o.a: The panic,
apparently; has not hurt the express
business stlt -
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-05
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

A special meeting OF the members
OF the Fremont County Horticultural
society was held in the district court
room yesterday afternoon for the pur-
pose OF recommending to the board OF
county commissioners n suitable per-
son for appointment as fruit inspec-
tor to succeed Thurston White. re-
signed. After a general discussion of
the matter It was decided to refer 1t
to a committee which was authorized
to recommend candidate TO the COM
missioners on behalf OF the society.
The committee consists OF d. w.
Ross. A. p. Nelson. Francis Bachelor.
George H. Sale and NJ. e. Snow. In
view OF the Importance Of the Office
to be filled and the, short time ut the
command Of the, committee for dellb-
GRAFTON II would be pleased to receive
suggestions from fruit growers ~ to
the person best htted for the piacs.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1908-03-05
...Dedd.in

r. At the beautiful and hospitable
honsS Of Mr.. and Mrs. L n. 4tts, o.
Lincoln Psrk, Tuesday evening at S
O'Clock. BY B. Z. Hsrl. d. D.. Mr.. Rob-
ert E.. B$fcheil OF Canon City. and
Miss verna Zimmerman OF Leaven-
worth, Kansas. were married. There
were present about 20 relatives and
friends. The house was beautifully
decofatsd,rwith1 ribbons and flowers
giving the rooms lovely appearance
indeed aaAt the appointed time the
bride and groom. preceded by Mr.. II.
Gwillim and Miss Rose Birchell enter
ed the parlor and took their places
before the company. In brief cere-
mony. using the ring service, the min
lister spoke the words which bound
two happy young lives together. AZ
ter congratulations. all were ushered
into the beautiful dining room where.
amid joyous conversation, an elegant
supper was served in courses. Mr..
Birchell ia a steady. worthy young
man, and the bride one of the fair
and charming daughters OF Kansas.
Mrs. Lite, the charming hostess, Is a
sister OF the groom. Miss Rose Bir-
chell rendered charming music both
instrumental and vocal. It was a
charming evening to all present and
each one present felt that two beau
tiful young lives had started TO cross
the sea of life together with the hap
py prospect OF reaching the harbor Of
joyous success.