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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29
ECONOMY IS NATIONS GREATEST ISSUE, FOR FORTY YEARS
WILL SHOW 26O000,O 900 PEOPLE HERE, SAYS J. J. HILL
Northwest VIII Have TO
Feed Whole Country
Soon, Says Railroad
Magnate in Remarkable
Magazine Article.

Looktng 90
years into the
future, Jas ].
lull. the famous
railroad builder.
forseeB tn q
United tsatcs In.
hablled by close
onto 100000 .o0o
people.
There VIII be
vastly changed
conditions. ha
says. and he do
44inraa tk.t n -
time Is ripe now
20 prepare for
the new order
There must bc
a national econ.
omy quite diff
ferent from tho
pre- mt The
y 9 o pie hRv g
mastered natural
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

To my surprise ! found a lobby.
ist for the Wool association In Boa
ton--lobbying for the subsidy bill
What interest could a wool associa.
ton have in a ship subsidy Finally
l discovered A line of ships be-
tween Boston and Argentine would
supply the raw material 81 less cos,
than they can buy from our west.
ern sheep men. A tariff for the
manufacture OF the wool and then
a subsidy for the ships TO bring
the raw material 10 the manufac.
turer' Don't you suppose we could
get the government TO give us each
a baked sweet potato with every
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29
REFLECTIONS OF 4 BACHELOR

The reason a mother is sure her
daughters decorum 10 proper II
soIsetimes she fears Il isn't.
What a girl likes about horse.
back exercise Is If she thinks her
figure looks fine In a riding habit.
Even when a mans liver gets
out Of order from staying out late
he can think it's his wlfe's fault
because she sat up for him.
What woman can never under
stand about finances Is why the
bank always wants 10 balance her
account when Hle never has any
balance. New York Press.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

The worm has turned Man run
over by a train IN Pennsylvania threw
1t or the track
Olga (ali excitement over Nora's
account Of her elopemcnD How ro-
mantle. But weren't you afraid OF
the ladder slipping?
Nora-oh, no! Mother was hold
ing it.--Judge.
Might au well do your New year
swearing of early. too.
What with boiling the sugar trust
and eNtlnguishing the oil trust. these
be days Of manifold benefits
studloua Youth Say, pa. who was
tho last man 10 discover the pole
first?-~Life
IT'S the reverse OF the hookworm
they're suffering from In Central
America.
Little drops Of scandal,
Little grains OF rot.
Make "A famous novel
out Of what is not.
Puck.
II we had Japan down around tho
isthmus, wouldn't we make her mo-
have, thought
Yonug Woman (adorinRiy) 49, II
must be awfully nice 10 be wise and
know 0h--cverythlngi
Yale Senior--ft is.-Ynlo Courant
Ielaya probably thinks that II we
can spare 80 many Of our young men
20 make a football holiday few.
more Or less, killed In a revolution
don't matter.
The man who Is not content with
little rs content with nothing
Seneca.
The only good thing about that
Lisbon tidal wave 10 that II stopped
street fair.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

/ predict that Il will be many
months before Samuel Gompers and
his friends go 10 jail. There 10 still
the long legal road u travel from
the district court to the decision
% the United States supreme court
The defense % Gompefa u based
upon the constitutional right OF free
speech The United states supreme
court II supposed 10 be the tribunal
constituted for the special purpose
Of Interpreting aud insuring the con
stituti0nal guarantees. Whether II
be b. habeas corpus. eertioran or
other quIdity OF the law books. the
case must 30 before tho Justices.
and this right be affirmed or ex.
plicltly denied.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

Senator Bourne OF Oregon--hold.
ing down a new job created for him
by Senator AIdrfch--the Job OF hon
orary auditor OF the expenses OF
the United States-has discovered
how the government may be saved
ss0.000.0O0. Some time when he IL
not too busy playing golf. Senator
Bourne expects to go over 10 the
office OF the committee on apufs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

The Pcary- Cook controversy has
broken out again. This particular
one. you will remember. involved
the discovery Of the North Pole.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

Secretary BAliingers annual re-
port at least adds new explanatory
honors 10 his already long list OF
achievements In that line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

Obtaining goods under false pre-
lenses for arts sake may be a
sure way az getting local color. but
Il isn't refined.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

The explanation OF those CLAWS
affidavits indicates that the Gun
ningham case should be tried be
fore the Society for Psyehieal Re
search, instead OF the land office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

The police and the highway rob.
bers are both continuing their re.
spective vacations without inter.
fering with one another.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

In the interest Of conservation
OF natural resourcea. how about
stopping this wasteful rain until
the lawns need Il next Juiyg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

The great need OF Nicaragua Is
a sane Fourth every day in the
year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

Some Tacoma men arc said 10 be
learning TO fly In "a secret place 4"
Soft place would be better.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

President zelaya viii soon have
a chance 90 tell Il to the marines.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

Clifford pinchot has not threat.
ened 20 resign He has not iasued
any nltimatum. be ia simply going
on saving wood In the same back
yard and will continue 10 do W. nm.
III he gets his walking papers al.
rect from the boss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

ss1AC AGGRESSION
\. ~ ~ RATA

Washington. d. c.. Nov IS. zoe
Dear Dad. An altogether official
statement from the White House
ancnt the Ballinger Ptnchof affair.
has II that the president hopes the
whole thing win lapse from public
Interest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

postage stamp We purchaaes Any.
hos. Why not Start 10 lobby for ~
Seven years after the passage Of
the reclamation act a senator from
our arid west. enc Th0s Carter
from Montana. conceived a sudden
interest In the subject la conse.
anence. a lovely iunket was pro.
Yided ~ the public cost during the
recent summer aud fail months
Senator Tom has been Viewing irri.
cation lands from the windows Of
a private car. and these are HIS con.
illusions. That the reclamation
AREA should not be extended Nov
II shc water trust and the power
trust which have been building
reclamation works viii organize a
innket and come 70 a conclusion
like that OF Senator Tom. II Will
be quite certain that the Morgan
and tho Rockefeller interests are
not NJ work 10 become the water
lords OF the nation.
WIN Franklin q Lane be reap.
pnlntcdg His term ~ a member
Of III" Interstate commerce com.
mission viii presently expire. Mr.
Lane is one OF tho commissioners
not subject to the influence OF the
railroad He does his work with
the idea that he il put where he Ia
to serve the people. His residence
Is California and he lacks the In.
dorsement % the Southern Pacific
railroad. aud II Is understood that
Presiden, TAFT does not intend to
reappoint Mr. Lane.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29
STAR DUST
JOSH WISE SAYS,

"Th' trouble in
some families is
that IN prodigsl
son won't leave
home"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

The worm has turned Man run
over by a train in Pennsylvania threw
1t or the track
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

NJ mail, ouf Of oIty~-i year, 81
tnsnths, at.hOt msnfh, use, tintsfed
81 seattle. VAST, possibilities, ss
s~saaa=eless mstfeFs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

These are representative
Hats from the beet masters ~
Europe. Choice Breast Hats,
with birds ~ paradise trim,
ming. Fur modeia. eiaborateiy
adorned with flowers: Gold
Hats with ostrich pinmcs. aud
dozens Of others equally a..
tractiFe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29
Imported Millinery

DneIhlfd 20 Unf.fIaIf Less
Than Usual
The balance Of the Paris and
New York models marked AZ
about one'half their real value.
qualities represented range
from. each
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29

Might an well do your New Year
swearing or early. too
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-29
q Sealile's Reliable Credit Hssx

INSIST on a NEW ioh"u alls.
fHNtIi nud avoid infetlV. ssrs
tinns Delivered ~ YOU. F,rs ~
business without extra eV'"
loo each. ..a
Ring up a ssik or Mala
Prompt delivery assures. .,,,,y, .
one trial che test
the rest - ~sei
Main offlce si9 Mario"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08

The farmers short course will be held
in this city during the week, beginning
February l.. 1909. As the following
program shows, topics Of interest to farm
ers will be discussed by experts at each
sassion
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
EIks Celebrate New Years.

A big crowd Of Rocky Ford Elks went
down to La Junta on Friday to assist in
the annual high inks" with which the
BEST People on Earth" start the new
year-and from all accounts the year Of
grace" 1909. was started off about right.
The fun was started in the early even
ing by a sort Of Calithumpian parade
through the downtown streets. This
was followed by the conferring Of the
rights Of initiation upon large class Of
candidates, some Of whom-notsbie Lloyd
Pollaek of this city-got the full benefit
Of all the 'fiXins." Other Rocky Ford
candidates were Karl Weld and John
Wisda.
A banquet and ball followed and the
festivities were kept up till the wee sma'
hours next morning,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
OVER 5000
Is The Population of Rocky Ford Ac-
cording to Report of the
Census Takers.

Although an official report has not
been made to the city council the census
takers have completed their labors in the
field and are now verifying the returns,
and from statement of the count made
yesterday the Enterprise is able to make
the positive statement that Rocky Ford
now has a population of over 5000.
There is no IF" or "and" about this
figure and-unlike some of our near
neighbors-we don't have to take the ad
jacent country houses to make good.
Rocky Ford proper has six thousand peo
ple-and don't you forget it.
Under the authority of the city council
Upon the request of some of our local
Elks, who were anxious to establish
lodge of that order here. and according
to law of the order they had to show
by an official census that Rocky Ford
had a population Of 5000 Marshal
Baldwin last Friday started Claude Amos,
H. Clyde Clore and Horace Hall out to
canvass the town. The result surpasses
the sanguine expectations Of the B. P. o.
E. members. who will at once make ap-
plieation for charter.
In the meantime. and while the Elks
are waiting for authority to establish a
herd here. let US impress it upon every
body that Rocky Ford has a population
Of over 6,ooo-how much over we are
unable to say until the official report is
made
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
WOMAN'S CLUB.
Hears Couple of Interesting Addresses
at Last Meeting.

The Woman's Club feels especially in
debted to the two gentlemen, S. S. Phil
lips and J. Fred North. who did so much
to make last Saturday afternoon one of
the most instructive as well as pleasur-
able of the year. We met as usual with
Mrs. jackson. and after the regular busi-
ness Of the afternoon, listened first to a
lecture by Prof. SIS. Phillips. His subject
beng "Study of Empire Why They FAIL
and to use his own language. the subje ct
was so broad that in order to sweep
through 5000 years of the worlds his
tory he could touch only the high places
in the brief time allotted to him. He said:
Too many people think Of the FORM
rather than the spirit Of administration
and classify government accordingly ;"
He used the British Empire as an exam
pie, though not republic in form. more
democratic in practice than any repu bile
in America" He then discussed briefly
1.-The Ancient Imperial Governmen Mt. -
THE Athenian." "Alexander's." The
Roman" The Napoleanie" and the mod
d
peep into the future, by prophesying that
the Twentieth Century is to be an age of
national imperialism. and hoped il we
approach a world state that an Anglo
Saxon alliance may guide the ship of
state safely through port to the beacon
light Of liberty"
Following this was "A Review of Nine
ty-three" by Mrs. Harriotte Davenpo TT.
giving an interesting and minute account
of that troubled period in the history of
France. She portrayed the wild. exciting
scenes. tho recklessness Of the people,
the heroism and bravery OF those who
were put to death at the hands OF the
angry mobs. in most vivid manner.
"Short Talks" were given by Mrs. Ella
Poston on Charlotte Corday." portray
ing the life and character Of thi. most
noted woman in short but interesting
paper, The Tennis Court Oath" by
Mrs. Blotz, given almost entirely with
out notes.-the club enjoyed both the sub
iset and the pleasing manner Of delivery;
History Of New Calander" by J. Fred
North was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present Mr.. North kindly took the work
assigned to Miss Macy and only knew he
was to speak short time before the
meeting. but he handled his subject as
though he had had weeks Of preparation.
Mrs. jackson then conducted "Parlia-
mentary Study-Eleotion and the club
adjourned to meet January 18th at the
home Of Mrs. Jackson.-CoR.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
Presbyterian Church Dolngs. ;"

A unique service at the First Presby-
terian church last Sunday evening drew
a congregation that filled the large audi
torium and overfowed into the balconies.
The hour was devoted To the work OF the
Sunday School and was accompanied by
a neatly arranged folder that was full OF
items Of interest Of the years work. Miss
Myra Ford sang abide With Ne" in her
usual splendid manner. and the hymn
was illustrated with rs Of the most SUI
perb dissolving stsreoptieon views ever
shown here. Four brief talks were given
by Mrs. Geo. KEEPER. Rsv.W. | Davenport,
Mr.. Frank La.son and the superintendent.
W. r. Hardey. whose unusual ability IN
Sunday School work and eonseeration to
it has made possible so much Of the sue
cess Of this. the largest Sunday school in
southern Colorado. During the last year
80 pupils have been received into the
church on confession Of faith from the
school. At the conclusion Of the program
a touching installation service was con-
Quoted by the pastor. Indueting the SO
officers and teachers into their work for
the coming year. The music was led by
the Westminster orchestra and the Junior
chorus Of 40 children.
On Tuesday evening Of this week, the
superintendent, Mr.. Hardey. rendered the
forty workers and the session Of the
church banquet in the parlors Of the
church. Following the banquet there
was a number Of toasts by those present
and flasnlight picture was taken Of the
group. Altogether it has been great
week IN the work Of the Sunday School
of this church.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
An Interesting Meeting.

The last meeting Of the Sans Souei
Club for last year was held with Bertha
Goblin on December 90. and the session
has left lasting remembrance with the
members as being one Of the most enjoy
able meetings Of the year.
Roll call was responded TO by the recital
Of incidents in the Lives Of Modern
Authors" which was rsplets with interest
A delightful paper on Nathaniel Haw-
thorne." was read by Mrs. Goblin. A new
member was elected and some very i'm
portant business was transacted.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
". }. Brown. on Tuesday. January l2.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08

Continued or Supplement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
ABOUT COUNTY DIVISION.

Attorney Paul M. North Gives Some
Strong Reasons Against the Pro-
ject.
To the People of Rocky Ford and
Vicinity:
Some of the people on the north
side of the river and particularly from
Ordway are asking for a new county
out OF Otero county. There was a
here last week telling us their story
and they added, ITS purely bust
ness proposition with us" That
same feeling should guide the people
OH the south side, too. As a matter
of fact the north side cannot support
new county although in their en-
thusiasm for their town of Ordway
the committee thought they could;
they have about SI,soo,ooo in valua-
tion; the present county levy for all
purposes is only Il mills; this would
bring them in just 81, 100. not enough
to keep Up their office Of sheriff, and
a levy of 100 mills for county pur-
noses would only bring them in the
sum of $4,000. or about enough for
their roads and county officers, to
court house, transcribing of records.
etc. 1t means that their taxes over
there would be trcbled for years to
come. The committee from Ordway
stated that they had been given much
encouragement in La Junta: but it
must be remembered that La Junta
insisted at once before they would
talk to our friends from Ordway that
the division line run cast and west
lust twelve miles north of La Junta.
The people from Rocky Ford must
insist upon the same distance. just
twelve miles north of us for tina,
would take in about all of the trade
that comes to Rocky Ford even at
long intervals and it takes in Ordway.
too. La Junta was wise in that dc
mand simoly as a starter. The COM
mittee stated that the new county
would be glad TO take one or two OF
Continued on Supplement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08

The manv friends Of Mrs. Jos. H. Price
will be pleased to learn that she IS stead
riy recovering from the effects Of the op-
GRAFTON she underwent on New Years day
and should no complications take place
she will in short time regain her former
good health.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
BOOST FOR ROCKY FORD.
Has a Population of 5000 and is An
Ideal Town to Live in,

Patronize home industry and help
build up our city by purchasing
goods manufactured in Rocky Ford,
when you are in the market for any
OF the following:
BUY ROCKY FORD SUGAR.
Boy ROCKY FORD BUTTER.
BUY ROCKY FORD BROOMS.
BUY ROCKY FORD SEEDS.
BUY ROCKY FORD FLOUR.
BUY ROCKY FORD CANNED
BUY ROCKY FORD POULTRY
BUY ROCKY FORD CEMENT
BUY ROCKY FORD GLOVES.
BUY ROCKY FORD ICE.
BUY ROCKY FORD FRUIT
BUY ROCKY FORD ASH PITS
BUY ROCKY FORD HONEY.
BUY ROCKY FORD SOFT
Buy Rocky FORD TILE.
BUY ROCKY FORD HARNESS.
BUY ROCKY FORD PUMPS.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08


Mrs. Hyatt departed yesterday for her
home 10 Tiffany. Colo. after a pleasant
two weeks visit with her sister. Mrs.
J. W. Rice.
About one hundred Knights Of Pythias
spent most enjoyable night at the in
stallation Of officers Of Valley Lodge on
Monday night After the ceremonies Of
installation. which were impressive ly
conducted by Deputy Grand Chancellor
J. p. S. Goblin and staff selected from
the local Knights. class Of six eandi-
dates were initiated in the rank Of Page
and one received the rank of Esquire.
An oyster supper brought the enjoyable
affair to close.
The lecture on Abraham Lincoln, given
at the First Presbyterian church last
Thursday evening by Or. l. p. Barbour
was treat well worth hearing and it is
only a matter Of regret that the social
demands Of the evening prevented a
larger attendance. The doctors oppor-
tunity to study the environment Of Lin
coins early life has, evidently. been
larger than usual. and his delightful in
sight into human nature. coupled with a
happy faculty Of expression. combined to
make the lecture one Of the very best Of
the manv that have been gwen on the
life Of the most conspicuous American Of
our history. Many Of those present ex-
pressed the hope that it might be repeat
cd in the near future so that the people
Of the city might have another opportun-
ity Of hearing II.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
Good Crop
Next Year

| have a number of very
fine propositions for sale in
large and small tracts of
land.
40 acres, Catlin Water,
all good land. easy pay.
ments, 800 per acre.
5 room house, corner lot,
55 foot front, house needs a
little repair, price $1,000.
Lot alone is worth 5000.
Think about your Fire
Insurance, are you fully in
sured?
Do you want to carry an
Accident or Health Policy?
Are you in need of a bond
from a Bonding Company.
If you have money to loan
| can place it for you, make
the papers, examine abs
stract, collect your interest
in fact take all of the trou.
BILE from you.
Good Modern house for
rent, stable, $1,000 per
month.
Money at all times to loan
on all kinds of Real Estate.
5 acres with full Catlin
water right, mostly set to
cherry trees, close to town.
Will trade for city proper
ty.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
DORADO. FRIDAY. JANUARY g. 1909.
THE PROGRAM
For the Coming Farmers and House,
keepers Short Courses.

The farmers short course will be held
in this city during the week, beginning
February !. 1909. As the following
program shows, topics Of interest to farm
ers will be discussed by experts at each
session:
MONDAY FORENOON
Bee Keeping W. P. Collins
Selecting the Dairy Cow 20. c. Gregg
Measurement Of Water T-lf. E.B. House
MONDAY AFTER DON
Judging Horses for Uuscu 1ess,
DR. [. F. Foreman
Crop Rotation P. K. Blinn
Bee Keeping ". P. Collins
Evening Lecture Col. T. F. Tuttle.
Denver, Colo.
TUESDAY FORENOON
Selecting Sires c. Gregg
Diseases of Farm Animals, $1,000
DIR. E. F. Foreman
Systems of Applying Water.
E. B. House
TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Judging Dairy Cow Demonstration
-------- o. c. Gregg
Seed Selection for the Farm, p X. Blinn
The Farmer and the Professor. O.C.Gregg
Evening -Stereopticon Lecture --
E. 3. House
WEDNESDAY FORENOON
Alkall and Drainage Prof. E. 3. House
Soil Management t--P. X. Blinn
Care of Horses Foot DIR. E. F. Foreman
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
The Market Demands in Cantaloupe.
Local Regulations in Cantaloupes
Factors Affecting the Quality in Can
taloupes. s.--------.------P P. X. Blinn
Evenng-Serums and Anti-Toxins.
-------- Or. E. F. Foreman
THURSDAY FORENOON
Plant Lice -------C C. p. Gillette
Celery Growing.
How Plants Grow. Paddock
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Cabbage and Onions.
Plant Diseases Paddock
The Coddling Moth Gillette
Evening-Musieal Entertainment.
Miss Lena Ayers
FRIDAY FORENOON
Market Demands for Garden Crops,
Til!age. Fertilizers and Cover Crops,
----------.W. Paddock
Horticultural Laws P. Gillette
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Frost Protection W. Paddock
Laws OF Heredity P. Gillette
Improved Farm Homes. Paddock
SATURDAY FORENOON
Incubator and BroodinR Chicks.
-----------------.- 20. c. Frantz
Feeding and Care Of Laying Hens.
-.- Colorado Springs Expert
Feeding and Handling Chicks -
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08
Club Social.

The Banner Club held very pleasant
social at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Full
msr New Years Eve. The evening was
spent in playing games. songs and read
ings. Toward the close Of the old year
dainty refreshments were served. All
went home early in the new year feel
ing that they had spent the time pleas
antly and proftably.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-01-08

The Domestic Science Short Course
will be held here the same week. when
lectures and demonstrations will be gwen
on subjects Of vital interest TO housekeep-
ers and home makers.
1t will lie well worth while for every
farmer and housekeeper to attend these
short courses.