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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
Masonic Temple for Las Anlmas

Geo. E. Preble, Grand Steward of Col
orado A. r. & A. M. on Wednesday
evening joined the other Masonic grand
lodge officers as they passed through this
city on their way to Las Animas. where
their presence and services were required
at the laying of the corner stone Of a
Masonic temple in that place.
A large party Of Rocky Ford Masons
left in autos for Las Animas early yes
tsrday morning. to witness the impressive
ceremonies incident to the laying Of the
corner stone. which were billed to take
place at 10 a. m.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
To Pen for Life

In the district court at La Junta on
Wednesday Lemente Funita was found
guilty of murder in the first degree after
a short deliberation BY the jury. and he
was sentenced by Judge Essex to 80
years in the state prison.
The testimony showed that the Mexi-
can had gone to the Randall ranch in
Holbrook. called Pedro Ratas from tent
he was occupying and had deliberately
shot him.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
HEAP MUCH TALK
But Very Little Business Transacted
at Council Meeting.

The gentlemen who conduct the affairs
Of the city of Rocky Ford have at last
reached the conclusion that it 10 . losing
game to saddle a multitude Of duties
upon one official-at least a majority Of
the aldermanic board, in a lengthy dis
eussion Of the matter at the council meet
ing last Monday night voiced the opinion
that it would be much more satisfactory
and probably cheaper to employ a man
whose sole business it should be to look
after the water department. leaving the
street and park commissionerships, etc.,
to another official appointee.
But one Of the very first ordinances
passed combined these several Offices un-
der the one head and it took up most Of
the session to convince some Of the men,
bers that they could not 60 ahead and
appoint a water commissioner without
giving him all the other duties. with the
salary attached. until they had repealed
their own act.
It was finally decided to take the steps
necessary to repeal the ordinance. and
until this Is done Assistant Water Com.
missioner Fyffs will still have charge Of
tho water works, whils John q. Wisda
has been employed to look after the
streets and alleys. ETC.. but he bears nc
official title.
4 building permit was granted to q. p,
Randall for the erection Of . residence
estimated to cost s5. 900.
Representatives from the J. H. caussy
and W. E. Sweet investment companies
Of Denver appeared before the council
with a proposition to take up the present
refundinR bonds and 6 per cent interest
bearing warrants and issue s per cent
water bonds IN lew thereof. The matter
was referred to the mayor and finance
committee with instructions to thoroughly
look into the proposition and report at the
next meeting.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
Auto Kicks Him.

Daniel Ward. superintendent Of the
Rocky Ford schools. lmet with an aeei-
dent on Saturday which will for some
time keep him from the pleasant exercise
Of motoring, with himself at the helm.
While eranking up the engine in readiness
for spin the sparkling apparatus back
fred or baked in some manner. throwing
the crank handle backward with terrific
force. The handle struck him on the left
arm. fractuiing the bone like piece Of
glass.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
WE'RE ALL - $P{Hf R4{ TAFT
When He Visits Pueblo and
the State Fair
s0N WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON NEXT
G.fmber Of Commerce Of Rocky Ford
Trying to Arrange for Special
Train from This City

President Taft was not able to attend
the greatest fall festival that is held in
the Wsst-Watermelon Day at Rocky
Ford-so the people Of the best town in
the best valley Of the best state in the
Union are going to see hin.
The chief executive Of this great nation
will be in Pueblo next Wednesday after
noon. Sept. %, and so many residents Of
this section Of the Arkansas Valley have
expressed their determination to 60 and
grasp his hand that Il was feared the
regular trains would bs unable to accom-
modate the throng. so early in the week
the Chamber Of Commerce and Arkansas
Valley Fair association got busy" and
tried to secure = special train for this
city on Taft Day. This they were unable
to accomplish. but every assurance was
given by the Santa Fs officials that they
would furnish sufficient coaches on the
regular trains to take care Of tho crowd
from this city. and SO preparations are
going merrily on for the big day.
The Rocky Ford Concert Band Of 20
pieces. now noted as one Of the best
musical organizations in the Valley. has
been engaged for the occasion. and with
the crowd Of 1000 people which it Is
confidently expected will 60 along Rocky
Ford will surely make a noise" at the
Presidents reception.
1t is not to be expected that President
Taft will again visit Colorado during his
ineumbency. and the loyal citizens Of this
HsAt state should avail themselves Of
Sfavorabls an opportunity to meet and
greet our popular President
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
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GIVEN ENTERPRISE READERS IN THIS ISSUE

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and that they should
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17

Tho 3. Y. p. U. was treated to a
'hyatermelon social at the Andrew Harsin
home on Tuesday evening, and the good
ly crowd Of young people report having a
delightful time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
"Hon. John A. Martin,

"Hon. John A. Martin.
House of Representatives.
Washington, D. c.
Sir:-I am just in receipt Of your COM
munieation Of August Both. relative to
the misuse Of the term Rocky Ford
I quite agree with you that there has
been great abuse Of this term in this
country. Rocky Fords are sold all over
the United States and practically no
other kind in some localities. II we
could prove that the melons sold as
Rocky Fords come from another state
other than that in which they were sold.
they would be subjsct to the Food and
Drugs Act. Usually. however. they are
produced in the same state where sold
and are not subject to the Act, but would
be amenable to the state laws. The
season is nearly over now. but promise
that another season shall make efforts
to trace shipments Of so-salled Rocky
Fords in interstate commerce and IL this
fact can be established we can proceed
against them as having been misbranded
as to state in which they were produced.
am sure the people Of Rocky Ford have
a Just pride in ths excellence Of their pro-
duct and should be protected. as every
geographic locality having a superior
product should be protected under the
Food and Drugs Act.
Respectfully.
H. W. Wiley, Chief"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17

If you oryourfrien con.
template buying. see me, as
1 have the best list of prop.
erty for sale l have ever
offered.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
cANTS WILL BE PROTECTED,
Misuse Of Name ''Rocky Pord" wiz
No Longer Be Allowed.

Misuse Of Name "Rocky Poe0" wiz
No Longer Be Allowed.
In the following letters just received BY
L. R. Fenlason. secretary Of the Chamber
Of Commerce. confirmation 10 eivso to
the statement Of Secretary Of Agrieulturs
Wilson. made public In the Entsrpsiss Of
two weeks ago. that the uss Of the name
"Roeky Ford" would not Be Allowed next
season upon eantaloupss shipped from
other places: =
Washington. Sept. l l
"Mr. L r. Fsnlason.
Rocky Ford. Colo.
Dear Sir:-l enclose copy Of reply to
my letter to Hon. Harvey w. Wiley.
Chief Of the Bureau Of Chemistry. Wash
ipgton. D. c. 1t would appear from the
reply that II eantaloupss misrspresented
to be Rocky Fords, arc sold in the same
state where raised. he would be unable
to interfere under the federal law. ap-
prehend. however. that your chief cause
of complaint arises from the sale Of
cantaloupes in eastern states which are
not raised in those states and which.
therefore. render the sellers amenable to
the federal authorities. shall thank DR..
Wiley for his promised assistance and
will be glad to follow the matter up dur
ing the next session Of Congress when
hail make it a point to ne { DR.. Wiley
With best wishes. am,
Very truly yours.
John Martin
Sept. 8. 1909
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17
Have You a
Vacant House?
We will rent it, COL
lect the rent and look
after: the property for
ST.. 90 per month.
Will make you a loan
50 you can build if you
desire.
Fire Insurance
Is Cheap
Is your house fully in.
sured? Are your house.
hold goods insured?

Mr.. Edwin Sever is
now with the ONCE in
char6e Of outside af.
fairs. He will be glad
to, show anything for
sale or rent.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-09-17

Good land from 500
per acre and up, under
Catlin ditch, and some
very good buys under
the Rocky Ford ditch.
L. R. Fen|ason
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
Bob Evans Says
Uncle Sam is Safe
from War Now
Fortified by Strongest Navy and Will
Be Spectator Of Jap-Russ
Conflict.

with the present navy and with the
carrying out of the present policy of the
administration for a greater navy the
United States will be safe from war and
in the next great conflict will, with Eng
land. be a mere spectator, safe in the
knowledge of the power back OF It" said
Fighting Bob" Evans as ne sat in his
berth in Omaha Saturday morning and ate
the breakfast which was Drought in from
the dining car.
Bob Evans is a retired admiral Of the
United States navy. his time of service
having expired just after the fleet reached
San Francisco on its worlds trip.
There is no danger or a war between
the United States and Japan" said the
hero of the Iowa. The next war will be
between Japan and Russia. The war did
not really end when these countries quit
fighting a few years ago.
Japan knows our strength as we'll as
we do and that We have a navy which can
whip any navy in the world. 1t does not
want to go up against a losing game. 1t
Is too sharp for that.
War between japan and Russia seems to
me to be an event not very far distant
and should that war come 1t might lead to
a worlds war. In hat case II will be the
A~nglo-SRxons Of Europe on the one side
and the brown boys of the Orient on the
other. America and England will be spec.
tators. England will not dare take a hand
because of its relations"
The admiral is suffering considerably from
rheumatism and is forced to use crutches
For that reason he had his breakfast
brought to his berth. He was able L
sit up.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
PETERSON BILL KNOCKED OUT
q sears sustains Motion ny A. w
Jeferin 10 QuRsh Indictment
Against OmciaI.

Judge Sears sustained a motion Saturday
noon to quash the indictment against
Edward T.. Peterson. chief clerk in the
office Of City Engineer Rosswater. The
Indictment was attacked by Attorney A.
w. Jefferis in behalf OF Peterson and
the lawyers contention that Il was faulty
was upheld by the court. This happening
in connection with the sudden ending Of
n case against John Faltys, accused of
aiding and abettlng in q felony. made
Saturday distinctly not a day Of rejoicing
for the county attorneys office, which has
however, since the opening OF the February
term OF court had an unbrokenly success
full run OF prosecutions.
Peterson was indicted by the last grand
Jury on a charge OF soliciting signatures
for paving contracts in behalf Of certain
contractors. Members Of the grand jury at
the time Of discharge privately expressed
a doubt that the indictment would hold
water.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
GRADING OF EIGHT ACRES
Contract is Let by Reed for Remov-
Tag $4,000 Cabic Yards
of Dirt.

A. l.. Reed. president OF the Byron Reed
and the Shull Realty companieE let the
contract Saturday for grading the eight
acre tract near the government corral to
j. p. Atkisson 4 Son. and the lots will at
once be put into shape to market. with all
paving and sidewalks,
TO grade the lots win require four weeks.
a. the cut requires the removal OF 1900
cubic yards OF dirt. while the fl will take
90 600 cubic yards and 500 cubic yards must
be hauled in to make the tract grade. The
work will be done by machinery. The con-
tractors are now bringing two big machines
and their forty teams OF mules from the
camp near Fort Crook.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-28
Injured an a Fir~

or bruised by a fall, apply Bueklsn's Ar
Mica sslve. Cures burns. sounds. sores.
ocrema. piles Guaranteed &c. For sale
By Bsaton Drug CO
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06
OVER FIVE THOUSAND !
NAY QUALIFY TO VOTE
Istal Number o. White PsFSshs Ia 81. IaaaPy
VIE Hare Paid Pall Taz Is SITS.
9TH Ward LEADS WITH 1864
Wills the FsuFih Lags Bshlaa ihs list Hlth
0RIy 27s-Iaealy.ThFae Kindred and
TaiFiy-Elsht Veies Ii 7Ih ans Oh.

Five Thousand one hundred and
seventy-fve white persons in St
Landry parish can qualify TO vote by
registering, as that number paid
their poll taxes before the first day
Of January.
The seventh and eighth wards, as
usual, show up with the largest poll
tax payments, coming within less
than three hundred Of half Of the
total.
The fourth ward, always small, is
more 50 this year, only 275 having
paid their poll taxes there.
The other wards are about normal,
How many of these will qualify
there is no telling. MANY in the
seventh and eighth and to some ex-
tent in other wards will be unable
to register, particularly the younger
generation which grew up without
an education and possess no property
and were not of age when the per-
manent Grandpa" book was made.
The poll tax payment, by wards. is
4e fnIlnyva.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06
FRIGHTGUL ACCIDENT
NEAR DESHOTELS,
THIS PARISH.

On last Monday, while dynamitina
for fish ID the Cocodrie, near Des-
hotels, a man by the name Of Roberi
met with a most frightful accident,
from which he will remain q cripple
the balance Of his days.
After applying the match to the
fuse, he held the dynamite stick il
his hand, thinking the fuse had gone
out, and while in the act Of applying
another match the explosion took
place, his left hand being entirely
severed from his wrist, the nlangled
member hanging upin a cypress tree.
It appears that the fuse was burning
within the insolation, leading the
poor man TO believe that it had failed
to light.
The last news from the wounded
man is to the effect that he is IN a
precarious condition. His arm was
amputated above the wrist By sur
geons, and it is hoped to save bis
life.
Robert is q man of family.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06
SLICK SWINDLER CAUGHT.
Tried 70 HaVe Forged Check CsriIfIed By lhe
81. landry state Bank Here.

The New Orleans Pieayune. under
date Of the End, inst, says: 'eThe
local Detective Department was in
formed yesterday Of the arrest of
Alexandra Ruberti, alias Alberto
Rodosti, the Italian who worked a
number Of wealthy Italian wine mer-
chants out Of large sums Of money
with slick confidence game, by the
police Of Globe, Arizona, on a war
rant sworn ont By the detectives OF
Memphis, Tenn. The suaye Italian il
badly wanted by the New Orleans
police. While he was in this CITY
last December, he swindled a number
.of merchants, and got away with
more than SIS, 900 through his nefari-
GUS operations. The prisoner is also.
wanted in St. Louis, Houston, Calves
ton, Fort Worth and Pensacola"
Rupert was in Opelousas on Dec
ember 9Th and 10th, and called upon
a number of our Italian merchants. in
the guise of q travelling salesman re-
presenting the Florence DlstiIling CO..
of New York, offering them goods in
their lines at sensationally low prices,
and to establish their financial respon-
sibility, SO saying, he would endeavor
to have them show him their bank
books, and would ask for blank checks
with their name and business printed
thereon.
He left here on the evening Of the
10th going to Washington and then
to Alexandra, where be mailed TO the
St. Landry State Bank check drawn
on them purporting to be signed by
Mike Mandina, with request that they
certify same, and return to the New
York Office. The officers OF said
bank Immediately discovered that the
check was forgery and notified the
in Alexandria, where he
also operated.
He will hardly be prosecuted here.
as the Memphis and New Orleans
police are fighting for him, and then
The other places where he operated
before will want him before he can |
be gotten at BY the authorities here. |
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06
The SALE OF KROTz LOTS.
Major Eroiz Delighted with Wednssaay's sale,
Although Not As Large As EEpsstsd.

While the lots sold at Krotz
Springs last Wednesday did not
bring the amount they should have
brought. I am highly satisfied with
the enterprise. It was merely an
initiatory sale, and since the auction
/ have sold many lots at private sale.
/ feel certain that many Of those who
bought will build and that is what
| want. / want to get Krotz Springs
started, and / don't fear the future. =
Thus Major G. w. Krotz, builder
and owner of Krotz Springs, summar-
lied the auction sale of lots at his
new townsite, which took place last
Wednesday.
The excursion brought about TOO
people to Krotz Springs, and the yis-
itors we're highly impressed with The
place.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06
Death Of Mrs. F. j. PuIford.


The community was thrown into
profound regret and sympathy on
last Friday evening, January so, by
the news Of the death Of Mrs. Bertha
Josephine Saizan, wife of Dr. Frank
]. Pulford, which occurred that even
ing at | o'clock.
While it was generally known that
the death angel was lowering over
her, it could scarcely be realized that.
one having SO much to live for, but
a short while before in the bloom &C
splendid womanhood, should have been
summoned TO the last resting place.
Il is truly a pathetic death, and the
community grieve for her and hold
out hearts full Of sympathy to the
sorrow-stricken husband and her
family.
The funeral, which took place from
the family residence Saturday, was
followed BY . large concourse Of
friends and relatives. Her remains
were inferred in the Catholic Gene
tery, after the rites Of interment had
been performed In the church.
Deceased was 38 years of age.
She was the youngest daughter Of
the late David 2 Saizan, and her sur
wing mother lnee Felicite Robin).
and . sister of DIR. j. r. saizan and
Mesdames PIacide Robin and Numa
Robin.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06
CHANGE In The COURIER.
Hr. 6. 8. sehmlnk Takes Charge q EdliorlaI
and Managerial Bspartmenis.

Beginning last Monday, Mr.. G. E,
Schmink, formerly Of the Bunkie Re
view, assumed editorial and manage
rial charge Of the 0pelousas Courier,
having been elected to the position
BY the Board Of Directors OF the
Courier Printing Go.
Mr.. Leonce Sandoz, all Of his life
connected with the paper. and for
many years it's manager, retires from
the position, remaining, however, al
President of the Courier Printing &c.
Mr. Schmink is an experienced
newspaper man, and the Clarion bids
him welcome to our city, and at the
helm Of our old c0nfrere.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06
REV. JOHN GRAY TODAY.
Eminent AlsxandrlaR Wlll Speak a the Court
House On PgFk and PORK PackeFIes.

AT the courthouse, this evening at
8 o'clock, Rev. John Gray, Of AIexan-
dria, will address the people Of Opel
ousas and Sc. Landry on the subject
Of Pork and Pork Packeries."
Mr. Gray is the special represents
tive of the Alexandria Progressive
League, and has made talks on the
same subject in nearly every town
and city within immediate rail COM
munieation Of Alexandra. His object
is to encourage the raising Of hogs for
the Alexandra packery, an enterprise
which is proposed to be established iii
the Future Great
Mr. Gray is a good speaker, thor
oughly conversant with his subject,
and his lecture to-day will doubtless
be Of much interest and value to
everyone.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06
In Harness Again.

Mr.. DiomsI DuriO, who tried to re-
sign as member Of tbs Police Jury,
is III harness again, after an absence
from the police jury rooms IL three
months.
He sent his resignation to Cor.
Sanders, but when Nh. Durio's valu-
able seryiceB as an officer was brought
to the attention Of the Governor, and
the latter almost peremptorily re-
fused TO accept the resignation, and
Mr.. Durio joined his confreres again
last Monday
Mr. Durip has been Z member 81
the Police jury Of ST. Landry foF many
years.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06

ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM OVER STATE.
nfee Children Freeze to Death In Ibera--CaIcasieu
Fafisn Loses Out In Game suit--Crop Bull
letins Now Issued In French.

The Grand Lodge Of Masons elected
=. 2. Thomas Grand Master.
A military company has been Or.
ganized at Ruston.
Six Of seven places Of amusemen,
IN Lake Charles examined bv fhe
Fire Chief have beer found unsafe.
Normal schools, lasting nine weeks.
each, will be held this summer az III
New Orleans, Baton Rouge. Ruston
and Lafayette.
Gov. Sanders plans to have ali the
insanes in the State placed ii The
asylums, and has directed communi-
cations to the sheriffs touching the
subject. -
President-eIect Taft will arrive IN
New Orleans on the night Of the 18th.
and leave on the morning Of the 18Th,
The banquet will take place on the
18th. L -
Government bulletins dealing with
the control Of the boil WeeVil have
been translated into French for the
especial use Of planters in some sec
tons Of Louisiana.
Wallace Jones and Ben Jones. who
50 heinously murdered Texas & Paci-
fc Conductor Hall near Plaqemine
last week, were convicted il West
Baton Rouge Tuesday, and sentenced
to hang.
Thos. f. Lewis, counsel for the
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1909-02-06

Opelousas, Gulf & Northeastern Rsil,
road, has advised Sheriff Fontenot. B
Acadia, to discontinue the collection
Of the 5-mill tax levied in favor 81
that road, pending the suit attrack-
ing it's validity, which has been fled
by citizens Of the Third Ward.
The Supreme Court Of the State
has overthrow the courts Of Calcasieu
parish in the matter Of the amount
OF birds that can be shipped out Of
that parish. The State law saws
twenty-five birds shall be the number
while the Calcasieu Police Jury passed
an ordinance making the number
twelve. The Supreme Court decided.
that the State law stands in pre-
ference to the parish law.
New iberia, La, Feb. 2.-As a
sequel to the cold weather that has
prevailed at this point for the last
five days comes the report that three
babies have been frozen to death. The
deaths were reported by the Coroner,
Dr.. Shaw. According to the eyi-
dence, the children were placed i'll
beds with insufficient covering, and
by want of proper attention were
found in the morning cold in death.
Two Of the children we're colored and
one white, this one being the g
months-old child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emile Hebert, who live near the
Grand Marais All three were very
young infants.