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The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
UNION MEN STOP
STRIKB-BREAKBRS
Armed Warfare Begins in
Alabama Mines.
STATE TROOPS CALLED FOR
Governor warns Strikers that VfO-
Ience VIII Not Be TOIerated-Con-
in Jefferson COunty-Deputfes Fire
on Men at Pratt City.

Birmingham. Ala. July 1.-THE strike
Of the union miners in Alabama, which
began two weeks ago. became warfare
to-day. when a train load Of strike
breakers with deputies aboard going 10
the mines in Jefferson County was stop
ped by miners.
A conflict followed, in which d deputy
was fatally snoJ and dozen other men
were wounded A number Of strikers
were arrested The sheriff called en- the
governor for troops. and three companies
Of miiitia. We're assembled One was sent
70 Jefferson. where the conflict took
place; one to Pratt Mines 10 protect the
prisons. where nearly Leo convict coal
miners are kept. and the third company
rests under arms in the city seu in
Birmingham, TO be used in case OF an
emergency.
Governor Addresses Miners.
Gov Conner and sheriff Higdon TO-DAY
made a tour Of the immediate district in
an automobile, and the governor delivered
two addresses TO the miners. He an
nounced that the State would not counte-
nance the stopping Of trains. firing into
trains with strike-breakers aboard. OF
the assembling Of armed bodies Of men.
He further said that the troops would
be subject TO the call OF the sheriff
Another train with strike-breakers
aboard was stopped at Pratt City at noon.
and the deputies fired on the miners
wounding one -Four miners were ar
rested One thousand strike-b breakers were
brought 10 the district to-day. and are
being taken 10 the mines as fast as pos
sible- Five hundred deputies have been
put on duty for two or three days past
and there have been several affrays. the
conflict to-day being the most serious.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
BRYAN WILL PLACE
HEARST ON GRILL
COmmOner to Reply to His
Attack on Party.
EXPECTED TO GET AID
Hitchcock in Alarm Over SitUa.
iOn in the West.

Bryan and Kern Sign Long State
ment Addressed TO the Farmers Of
This Country Asking for COntribu-
tiOns to the Campaign Fund-Quez-
tiOn of a National Chairman still
Open, as james Does Not Want 1t.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
Escaping Private Fatally sbo,

Youngstown. y. Y. July 17.-WhiIe irving
to escape. from a guard on Monday. Pri-
vate Frank Sherwood, Of the Twelfth
United States Infantry. at Fort Niagara
was shot. and died an hour later. Pri-
vate Frank Ferdinand who fired the shot
viii be coIrt-martialed-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia,
Maryland, and Nirginia-Showr
ers to-day; brisk westerly winds;
tomorrow, showers and cooler.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
FINED FOR MAKING EYES. ="
Lieut. Dennis Punished for OEIins
Women at Monterey.

san Francisco. July 17.-Fo- making
eyes at some women Of Monterey. Lieut.
Gordon A Dennis. stationed at the Mon
terey Preside has been fined SO and or
dered confined to his post for thirty days
The sentence was imposed by court
martial yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
aIuIhoIIand CrItIcises Gomper,.

Toledo. Ohio. July 1I---GOmpers, I be
iieve. has acted hastily. if not unvise. in
supporting Bryan says John BIulhol-
land, former president Of the Interna-
tionaI Allied Metal Mechanics. No labor
leader has a right or power to commit
labor TO any political party Of any shape
OF form GOmpers seems to think that
he owns all labor unions, body and soul.
He viii ind he cannot deliver the goods.
and We have minds Of our own that we
viii vote as we please. Gompers' pres
ent attitude is only too well known
Do laboring men now remember broken
promises OF the Democratic partyg"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
YOUNG YACHTSMAN MISSING.
stanley J. MiIHIzin'S Friends Wor.
ried by His Prolonged Absence.

Some anxiety was felt last night by
friends IN this city Of Stanley J. MHlikin.
a local newspaper man. owing to the fact
that he had apparently disappeared in his
power launch while making a trip from
the Corinthian Yacht Club to the Potomac
Boat Club
Young MiHikin purchased the boat.
which IS known as the Betsy B.. only a
few days ago. and he started from the
Corinthian wharf early last evening TO
keep an engagement with a friend at the
boat club At o'clock this morning he
had not been accounted for.
It Is believed by those familiar with the
river that no serious accident has befallen
Mr.. Millikin- He may have been stranded
on some fat. IT is explained. and be un-
able to communicate with the shore. OF
his supply Of fuel may have given out.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
LAYS CLAIM TO PEERAGE.
Albert Kirby Fairfax, of Virginia,
Petitions British Lords.

London. July IZ-Albert Kirby Fair
fax. native Of VirginIl. has formally
petirioned the House OF Lords for leave
TO plead his claim 20 the peerage- under
the title and dignity Of Lord Fairfax Of
Cameron
Albert Kirby Fairfax was born in
America. and represented a Wall street
banking firm in London until recently
Several months ago he went TO London
10 urge his claim 10 the Fairfax peerage.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
baltimore & Ohio Icxrur-to,

Sl00 20 FREDERICK, keedysville Dor A.
tietam), Hagerstown, and return Special
train leaves Union Station S a m, sun
day, July -.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
FIND NEW CLEW
IN DOVER MURDER
Williams Probably Killed
Before Being Hanged.
STORY OF GIRLS FATHER
Involves Dead Mans Own ReIa-
tives in Crime.

believed by Authorities He Was
slain in Quarrel for Possession of
Marriage Certifcate,and that Body
Was Taken to Woods Near Wallis
Home and HanEed-Wagon Was
Seen in the Night by Woman.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY

Pages TELEGRAPHIC.
bryan Plans 20 Grill Hearst
Taft Holds Aioof in Ohio Squabble.
New Clew in Dover Murder.
Union Men Stop Strike-breakers.
S-JUdge Howard Douglass Dead
S-Fieet Welcomed al Honolulu.
Makes Marriage His Vocation
AGliddenitss Have Hard Luck
5-Mrs. Hetty Green Economies.
LOCAL.
Wright Now Runs Government.
2-Warrants for Lunchroom Owners
2-Deserted Wife Accuses Husband.
2-Dogs' Friends Condemn Muzzles.
2-GaIe Keeps Temperature Low.
3-Enitary Mast ADOPTED
Congress Prodigality Detailed.
7-WiH Move L'Enfant-s Body.
12-Henry P Gilbert Arrested.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

Every Saturday and Sunday Al trains.
both ways. both days. except Royal Lin
tied City Offices. I4I7 G st and 619 Pa.
ave
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
s12s TO Baltimore and Return-

Saturdays and Sundays. via PENNSYLVANIA.
Railroad Tickets good returning until
Sunday night All regular trains except
The Congressional Limited
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

Heat has chased all the administration
officials from Washington. ali except Gen
Luke Wright Secretary OF War Heat
has no terroTs for him Brought up in
far Tennessee and seasoned IL the
Philippines. fierce suns cannot scorch nor
hot waves melt him
Besides. the general takes things as
they come and views them pleasantly.
Thus. after sixteen days on the job the
Secretary. Of War dnds himself monarch
Of all he surveys.
Some Of the secretaries made a brave
show Of sticking it out until some OF the
others got back so it would look as If
the government was stHI In business at
the old stand. but one by one they were
scorched and driven forth weakened
Coast Needs Looking Up.
Secretary Straus thought of staying here
ard working vel into the summer Then
he changed his mind and went on an in
spection Of the New England coast At
torney General Bonaparte was going to
stay and bust trusts in the dog days. but
he laid this pleasant work aside and
skidOOed for LeGox. Mass.
There was Secretary Wilson of the De
partment Of Agriculture. d drst-class
farmer. that knows no JOY like baking
in the sun. He came 10 town blitheIy a
week ago and went to work After three
days he hiled back 70 the farm in Iowa
( Only the faithful CortelyOu and the new
War Secretary were left
Secretary CorteIy0u is a horse for work
It makes him tired tn think Of a vacation
Z The idea of people going away TO the
mountains and sea 20 loaf when they
might stay tied to a desk all day and
{ half the night he has never been able
70 comprehend
/ COrteIyOu on for Long Island.
/ Every morning the blazing sun grinned
more broadly at the Secretary Of the
/ Treasury as he beat il 10 his Office
Every noon it shot darts Of fire at him
when he went 10 lunch Every night
when he went back 70 work It had heat
/ damned up for him in his Office So two
days ago Secretary Cortelyou made a mad
rush for Huntington, L. L. taking his
Office with him
/ This is why Gen Luke E Wright, Secre-
/ tary of War. sixteen days on the job.
brought up in Tennessee and seasoned in
/ the Philippines. is alone in Washington
sitting on the lid
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

S1-2S 20 Baltimore and Return
Via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to-da,
and tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

Furniture and Autos at Auction.
A lot u furniture, pianos. iron safe.
several altos. &c. VIII be sold at SIoan's 81
I497 st. to-day at 70 a. m
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
SPECIAL 60 The Washington Herald


Chicago, July 1.-THE biggest storm for
years in local labor circles is brewing. and
threatens 10 split the unions here into two
factions Gompers' action favoring Bryan
Is responsible for the trouble. and many
Of the local labor leaders are denouncing
the president OF the American Federation
Of Labor IN the plainest terms. Two
have come out openly for Taft and are
drawing about themselves a large follow
ing They are awaiting the arrival Of
Organizer Prince. Of New York who Will
take the lead in opposition 10 Gompers.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

100000 Feet Edge Grain Georgia
Flooring now On hand L4bbey K Co.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

Summer SpecIaI-5Oe for Ferns
worth sc and s.. Blackstone. 14th and H
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

Lowest Lumber Prices In Years.
Frank Libbey & Co, 9Th ST and y. =. ave,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

The Bottom Has Dropped Out
OF lumber prices. Lobey 6 Co,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
TAFT KEEPS OUT OF
SENATORIAL MIX-UP
FOryS Issues Statement Rela-
tive to Ohio Situation.
FORAKER IS NOT ELIMINATED

Free-for-aII Race, but Nc Decision
Until After the National Campaign
Is Ended in ovember-Numeroas
Prospective Candidates for the
seat Now Occupied by Joseph B.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

Edge Grain Georgia Flooring S2.5O
Per 100 feet. LIbbex & CO.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

Ceiling tbeadedl. $3.50 Per 100 Ff.
Fam L3ey & CO. 9Th St and n. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
SECRETARY WRIGHT
RIGHT ON The JOB
Heat Has No TeTrOrS for
New Cabinet Officer.
ONLY MEMBER NOW IN TOWN

Others of Mr.. ROOseveIt's Advisers
Succunsb TO weather and Move for
Mountain and Seashore, b..t This
Seasoned Veteran of sixteen Days
Is on the Lid 10 stay.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

No. Cypress Shingles, 81 Per Loco.
Frank LlbbeX < Co.. 9Th st. and y. 7. ave,
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
MEYER SENT HEARST MESSAGE
Gompers Did Not Ask Editor to
IndOTse Bryan.
Declines 10 Reply 10 New Workers
Statement, Pleading that
He Is Too Busy.

Erie. Pa. July 1I-"You may say for
me" said Samuel Gompers this afternoon.
that never sent any message Of any
kind touching the present national polit-
icaI situation TO William r Hearst You
have my word for that"
Gompers was reported TO have asked
the Independence League To indorse the
candidacy Of Bryan, on account Of the
Democratic attitude on labor questions.
At the present time he said. I can
rot discuss tie message Of Nr- Hearst in
reply 20 a message ! never sent. I am
too busy with more important things"
Gompers had no comment to make on
the position Of labor in the coming cleo
ton He is in Erie. to help settle a dis
pute between the 1ongshoremen' and the
seamen's unions He addressed a mass
meeting on behalf Of union labor at the
Casino Rink tonight
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18

North Carolina Siding, $50 Per 100 TT
Frank Libbey < Co.. 9Th st. and y. y. ave-
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
ingalls, stfH a Democrat.

Continued on Page }, Column 4.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-18
BultImore and Return, sI.zs,

Continued on Page ), Column ..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
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Chas. Seeley and Lawrence Moore left
on Tuesday for Billings. Mont.
George Schneider Of Wes' c!iffe is
spending the week in Rocky Ford.
N. 3. Whiteker is in from Caddon upon
visit with his daughter. Mrs. E. Adeook'
DR.. 3. E. Moody returned Sunday from
pleasant visit in Idaho and Washington.
Mrs. John Porter. Glenn Porter and
Miss Myrtle Woods went to Colorado
Springs on Wednesday
Mesdames Finney and Larson OF La
Junta were the guests OF Mrs. II. J..
Sprinkler on Wednesday.
A. Latson lei, for Cortez on "ednes-
day. horing to pick up bargain IN
Montezuma county land.
Judge Voorhees, Of Pueblo and Attor-
ney Sabin Of La Junta were visitors IN
Rocky Ford last Tuesday.
Miss Louise Phillips returned to her
home at Manzanola on Friday last. after
= pleasant visit with Mrs. Fred knause.
Lsstsr Davis. former lineman In the
employ Of the Electric Light Co.. return
ID to his home In Cripple Creek this
week.
The Y. p. S. c. E. held q swap social"
at the home Of c. N. W. Hall. east OF
town. on Tuesday evening. A good time
10 reported.
Rev. Green addressed the Y. N. G. 4.
Of Canon City last Sunday. His pulpit
here was occupied BY Rev. Ripley. =
Baptist missionary.
Mr.and Mrs. Atom left for their home at
Portland. Ore. ysstsrday. aissr = plea
SAINT visit with their uncle and aunt Mr..
and Mrs. A. ". Buck.
Mrs. Matte Hulss has rented The store
room At +o6 South Main street and will
within . few days opsn ladies furnish.
ing store Ia eonnset,oa with her CHINA
studio.
Mrs. G. B. Hogan lssvss for Fsst Co..
lins nsxt Tuesday Ia answer 70 lsttsr
insosming her Of The illness Of hsr
dsnshtsr-in-law. She win remain IN that
city fos about six weeks.
X. dP. ball was Alisd O. Saturday
evening By msmhss os he Rocky Ford
Farmsss UnIoa and thsis wivss-ths in-
vitsd susses. A spasadid supper was
sprsaa and ths svsning vas most socially
and snjoyabay spent
Ths girls q he Eighth 4. grads-six-
tssa b numhss--pieaiesd" out as ths
Cd Rocky Ford hsadgats On Saturday.
Ths day was ans and summer Ike and
Tie young misses forgot their psimnsss
and bad he jo,lisss kind Of good time.
Arthur Manning. stats treasurer os the
Farmers Educational and co-opsrativs
Union. Hon. J. H. Crowley and several
delegates from The nsiehboring unions,
LETT for Pueblo yesterday morning 70 at
tend the STATE convention Of the F. E. 4
c. o. U.
Charles Cartwright left for Colorado
Springs Wednesday morning. having
shipped his household goods to that city
The first Of The week. Charlie will at
tsmpt 70 Try his own hand At the culinary
at this summer and invites all his old
friends 70 call and witness how we'll he
manipulstss the grub.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
A Woman Hung

around the neck OF her husband and told
him the only way to keep peace in the
family was to bring her box Of Spar
rows high grade chocolates from J, M.
Tucker &. Cos Confectionery.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
EarIy Ohio Potatoes for seed
al The Ebbert Seed Co.

Before you sell your choice pieces OF
secondhand furniture and have to give
away the rest, get the Burkdoll Hard
ware and Housefurnisning Co. to figure
on all you wish to sell. You'll find it will
pay you.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
The Ebbert Seed Co. invites
you to come in and get their
prices or all kinds Of seeds,

Our Soda Fountain and Cream Parlor
is open for the season. and we are pre-
pared to serve you to the queens taste
with all kinds Of frozen goods. Ice
Cream in any quantity promptly deliver
ed to any part Of the city. J. M. Tucker
& Co., Phone West l45.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

George Clark. the hustlins plumber.
says they're keeping him on the jump.
Leave your order early. 400 N. Main.
Phone Blue 491.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Choice Kentucky Blue Grass
seed. genuine new crop from
Bourbon county. Kentucky.
The Ebbert Seed Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
K. and L. of S.

Council meets on the first and third
Wednesday evenings Of each month in
I. Q. o. F. Hall. Visiting memhnrs vel
coined.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
To Trade.

Irrigated ranch TO trade for eleal
Rocky Ford property. Owners only
Cal! at Orr Studio.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Every loyal Coloradoan should read
Five Decades Of Colorado History" in
the Western World. Written by = we'll
known Colorado author. Send for free
sample copy. Address Western World.
Denver. Colorado. 46a
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Arsenate Of Lead at cost at the
Ebbert Seed Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
EncycIopcdia For Sale.

My set Of International Encyclopedia.
1895 edition. for sale. Price $4,000.
Cost new S5o.oO. L. K. Jones.
45-46 ZOOS. Ninth st.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Do you want to sell your household
furniture3 If you do see the Burkdoll
and Housefurnishing Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Fresh fish ard oyste,s every week at
Stauffer's meal narFr'.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

The Burkdoll Hardware and House
furnishing Co. is in tho market for
secondhand furniture. See them before
selling.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
Spray with Swift's Arscnate ol
Lead to have perfect fruit. Al
cost at the Ebbert Seed Co.
Property Wanted.

Ranch or Town Property. Houses. Lots
or Lands, to BUY, SELL or RENT. List
your wants with ". Trego. 5o3 S.
Tenth ST.. Rocky Ford. Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Get cabbage planb fasm Bur-
rsII now. Don't forget to grow
. good Garden.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
For Sale

Pure White Legh1rn hens. Call Phone
White 955. 44u
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

See the Burkdoll Hardware and
HoussfurnishinR Co. u you have any
secondhand furniture 70 sell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Get cabbage plants from Bur-
reIl now. Dnn't forge :" grow
q good garden.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17
Early Ohio Potatoes for seed
[ The Ebbert Seed Co.

We want TO buy veal calves and chick
ens.-StAufsrs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Furnished rooms for light housekeeping.
Enquire Of Mrs. Elmer Conner. 4ol N.
Ninth street.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Home money 70 loan On city and :aneh
property. Address p. o. Boz +eS.
Rocky Ford. Asp
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Fancy salt mseksral and eodhsh 1t
Stsuf{sf's meat market.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Wantod.-To buy fresh milk COW.
H. Burr. 2lo Swink Ave.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

For Sale.-2-year-old full blood Jersey
Bull. Inquire Of c. D. Rolander. 8 miles
south west Of Rocky Ford. +2tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

wanted.-Good girl for general house.
work. Mrs. A. M. Cheney. sol Walnut
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

II you want Monsy-bring your poultry
10 US and get the top priess-
The Rocky Ford Produce Co.
oos block east Of State Bank bldg. +0tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

On our candy counters you will find =
large assortment Of fresh home made
goods every day in the week. Il ID the
pure stuph" and we can sell 4 ehsspsr.
See! Come In and look Il over. J. N.
Tucker q Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

New PAoto StDdl0.
For stamp pictures, stsrsoseopie visws
and general photographic work. Call At
- new studio south Of opsra House.
<69 4. L Tsnnsy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Iwant to trade . good ysarling mule
for an lioo-lb work horse or mare that
is young. true and fair driver.
u 3. W. Bell Bells Dairy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

For Sale-Horse. buggy and harness.
46i G. W. Little. 6l6 S. Main.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Arsenate Of Lead At cost At the
Ebbert Seed Co,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

For Ren.-Partly furnished 2-large-
room house with cellar. 2o9 N. Fourth.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Furnished rooms for light housekeep-
ing. Mrs. Burr. 2lo Swink Ave. 5su
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

ENTERPRISE
.WANT-A
ADE THE TAlN~
ARE THE THING

! ARE THE THING )
& For Sale - Wanted For Rent s
Buy your lawn hose OF Stark.
Notwithstanding. Apply to Miss
Ida Rife. 5o4 N. 10th. APP
For Rent-Paruy furnished 2-large-
room house with cellar. 2os N. Fourth.
For Sale-Horse. buggy and harness.
46u G. W. Little. 6l6 S. Main.
For Sale.-2- -ysar-old full blood Jersey
Bull. Inquire Of c. D. Rolander. 5 miles
south west Of Rocky Ford. 42i
Furnished rooms for light housskeep-
ing. Mrs. Burr. 2lo swink Ave. 5sa
Good old fashioned cider apple butter
At Stauf!ers.
wan.od.-To buy fresh milk COW. J.
H. Burr. 2io Swink Ave.
wan.sd.-Good girl for general house
work. Mrs. A. M. Cheney. Sol Walnut.
Arsenate Of Lead at cost At the
Ebbert Seed Co.
want to trade . good ysarling mule
for an lioo-lb work horse or mare that
is young. true and fair driver.
u 3. W. Bell Bells Dairy.
II you want Monsy-bring your poultry
10 Us and get the top prices.
The Rocky Ford Produce Co,
oos block east Of State Bank bldg. +eu
Get cabbage plants fpsm Bur-
reII NOW. Don't forget to grow
. good garden.
Fancy salt mseksral and Goldfish At
stauf!ss's meat market
Home money 70 loan On city and ranch
property. Address p. o. Boz +eS.
Rocky Ford. -%ep
New Photo StudIo.
For stamp pictures, stsrsoseopie visws
and general photographic work. Call At
a. new studio south Of opsra House.
%eu 4. L Tsnnsy.
On our candy counters you will lind =
large assortment Of fresh home made
goods every day in the week. Il Is the
pure stuph" and We can sell Il ehsspsr.
See! Come In and look Il over. J. N.
Tucker & Co.
Early Ohio Potatoes for seed
n The Ehhert Seed Co.
We want TO buy veal calves and chick
ens-Staufsrs.
Furnished rooms for light housekeeping.
Enquire Of Mrs. Elmer Conner. $ol N.
Ninth street.
See the Burkdoll Hardware and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Good old fashioned cider apple buttel
at Stauffers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

Wanted. -Dressmaking. Apply to Miss
Ida Rife. 5o4 N. 10th. APP
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-04-17

& For Sale - Wanted For Rent s
Buy your lawn hose OF Stark.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-28
TRANSPORTATION OF NEVADA
New York World.

In 1900 the State OF Nevada had a
population of $4,000. There were by
the same census SO cities in this coun-
try having moro people than that whole
commonwealth. Yet Nevada's popula-
ton had been $1,000 20 years before.
The story behind these statistics is that
OF the rise and fall of mining camps.
Virginia City itself, a place of 1000
souls In 1886, counts now but $500.
The only constant quantity representa-
tive OF Nevada has been the number OF
Its United States senator's. Hut there
Is now the beginning of different things
In the Sage Brush state. In place OF
the intermittent, feverish prosperity
of the mining camps is 10 be the steady
we'll doing of the farms, II is irrigation
which Is changing the order--naking
the Great American Desert to bring
forth fruits. vegetables and graln--and
ms one earnest of what is to come there
Is the town Of Fallon I'm the now fertile
Carson Sink Valley. With sixteen souls
to start on three years ago Fallon has
today more than thousand people
and all the attributes of small ur-
bnn center. just what the irrlgntors
and the forest service are doing for
what was once the dryest state In the
Union" G. II. Forbes-Lindsay tells I'm
the March Craftsman. Nevada, having
hitherto produced only a wealth OF min
erals, while buying all It's other sup
plies from the outside, is to have more
than 100000 acres of rich new home
stead lands, and as these are taken
filprs--even now waiting in
housands--yaried Industries ana en-
4JNns VIII be established. The
real golden age uf tho state VIII thus
curiously succeed the period OF the
keenest rage Of gold.