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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05
ROBBERS AND SNEAK THIEF
Ply Their Nefarious Trades with Poor
Success

There was "somsthing doing" in this
city last Thursday night. Besides the
meetings Of council and business men re-
ported elsewhere. two young bloods made
a quiet fitting with young girl. It Is
alleged. and some time later in the night
thieves broke into the Santa Fs freight
depot and the Foley Lumber Cos Office.
In each place the robbers forced an
entrance by cutting out a window screen
and opening the window. but the fruit Of
their labor was very slim. In the freight
depot they found the safe unlocked and
distracted the cash drawer which they
carried outside and broke o7en on the
railroad iron. securing about $3.50 in
pennies which were kept for making
change.
Tne raw work Of the robbers in the
lumber company office. where they took
the tops off the hinge bolts in an effort to
get into the safe. leads to the belief that
the robbers were amateurs, and the nom
success of their first Job may cause them
to quit the business. They completely
ransaeked the Office and got less than 20
cents for their work. No clue to the rob-
bers has been discovered.
On Saturday morning Miss Mary COL
lars room in the Brown rooms was en-
tered during her temporary absence and
her purse. containing about $40 in cash.
a couple Of meal tickets and some valu-
able papers. was abstracted from beneath
the pillow. where Miss Collar had placed
it on retiring the night before. The thief
made clean getaway and has not been
heard from since.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05
BOND ORDINANCE
IS APPROVED
Given First Reading at Ad-
journed Meeting
CITY LIMITS MAY
BE EXTENDED
Providing the City Attorney Can Find
aLaw that VIII Allow of
Annexation

At the adjourned meeting Of the city
council last Thursday night the COM
promise bond ordinance foretold Of by
the Enterprise was introduced and pass
cd its first reading.
According to preamble It is proposed
to issue negotiable coupon bonds Of the
city Of Rocky Ford in the sum Of $780,
900 for the purpose Of the further con-
struetion of watsrworks for fire and do
msstie purposes. and these bonds shall
bear per cent interest and be redeem
able after ten years.
The increased tax levy necessary to
meet the interest upon these bonds will
be an added incentive to those owning
property just without the city to fight the
extension of the city limits. which was
favorably discussed by the council at this
meeting. 1t was stated that some sec
tons are now surrounded upon three
sides by the city and to all intsnts and
purposes. excepting that pf paying taxes.
these coveted portions are a part of the
city. and the city attorney was instructed
to look up the law and at the next meet
ing report upon the proper procedure
for a foreible annextion Of these sections
il they won't come in without compulsion.
An application for license to peddle
meats within the confines of the city for
a term Of six months. which was received
at the regular meeting. was met at the
adjourned sitting by numerously signed
petition protesting against the granting Of
a license To other than regularly sstab-
lishsd meat vsndsrs, and no action was
taken upon the application other than to
pass It up to the license committee.
The council instructed the water COM
mittse to learn what It will cost to re-
model the pumping plant and secure
machinery to do the work required. and
bs ready TO report At the next regular
meeting, which will b on Monday. Nov.
IL. and adjournmsnt was taken until
that date.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05
Fire at Ordvay.
memory.

A fire Of unknown origin completely
destroyed the electric light plant at Ord
way on Tuesday morning. entsiling loss
Of $4,000. The owners Of the destroyed
plant at once began preparations to re-
build upon an enlarged scale and supply
Sugar City with light and power.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05

Scarcely had the last strains OF the
music died away when the "honk. honk'
Of the terrestrial flying machines an
nounced the time for departure. Good
byes and good wishes were exchanged
and the day SO full Of delight was but a
memory.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05
had DELl0HTFUL TIME
The Woman's Club Of Ia Junta En-
tertslns the Club Of Rocky Ford.

teftalnS the Club Of Rocky Foso.
The La Junta woman's Club will bs
pleased to have the Rocky Ford woman's
Club visit them at their club home. Har-
mony Hall. on Saturday. oetobsr thirtisth
1909. Luncheon at one o'clock p. M"
In response to this invitation about
forty members Of the Rocky Ford club
took passage in automobiles Saturday
morning for La Junta, full Of joyous an
tieipation Of the pleasant day in store for
them. The sky was fair. the air serene.
the dust humble, the transportation
pleasant and without accident. so that
the genius Of happiness had no difficulty
in finding abundant lodgmsnt.
Harmony Hall. the gift Of Mr.. 7. I.
Woodruff to the women's clubs OF Ia
Junta, was bower Of beauty that day.
The sprrtss Of Halloween had left their
tokens there in faneiful shapes and
eolors, and the picture was not msrrsd
when hostess and guest in soft white and
shimmsry silk sat down to snowy tables
cleaning In silver and crystal.
In the center Of the hall handsomely
appointed circular table was reserved for
the president, the counselor. and the sec
rstary Of each elnb. while radiating from
this were six oblong tables at which were
seated about sixty ladies Of the two clubs.
An elegant luncheon was served. between
the courses Of which was feast OF
reason and flow Of SOUL"
After the luncheon. tables were re-
moved and the hall arranged for the de-
liRhtful musical program here given:
Selection from martha" ---- Miss Potter
Song Miss Shropshire
March Triomphale- Misses Moore. Palmer
Song-"The World is full Of April"--
Miss MeNeen
Reading Mrs. Mcconnell
Song-"Carmena" Mrs. Geo. Lee Hess
Overture-"William Tell" 1.-Two Pianos
Misses McNeen. Potter. Lee and Mrs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05
HALLOWEEN FRANKS
Are Not So Destructive IS In Times
Past.

Whether it is because the guardians Of
the peace discourage attempts to perpet-
rate malicious pranks by a greatly en-
lareed police force or that pure fun Is
more enjoyable to the young folk Of to-
day. it is evident that the injury and de-
struetion of property that formerly mark
ed the celebration Of Halloween is now
almost thing of the past.
Because Of the fact that Halloween
fell this year on Sunday night, it was
celebrated night ahead Of date, and the
occasion was duly observed in this city.
as was manifest by a walk down town
the next morning. Signs were to be seen
decorating ineongruous places Of business.
gates, wagons and all sorts Of movable
articles were many blocks from their
usual hang out; an old automobile Of
Clay Wolfs's impsdsd the right Of way
on Main street, and horse bsloneing to
N. Terry was stabbed In the City Park
band stand. but in only one instance re-
ported was thsrs any injury to property
and that not through malicious intsnt Of
the perpetrators. Some fun loving
youth had loossnsd the Fastening Of the
Big Four grocery stoss awning. snd the
big wind that came up during the night
lashsd Il into ribbons and tore the frame
work from the building. hurting . piece
through one Of the store windows. Il
will take the biggest portion Of $50 70
repair the damage.
The celebration Of Halloween with q
ghost" party was quite the thing this
year. and the Enterprise has heard Of the
following functions At which the guests
were arraysd in ghost-liks costumes.
At the homs Of the Misses Shumats on
Friday night there was . merry gather
ing Of invited friends.
Miss Mae Fsnton entertained number
Of young friends robsd in whlts At her
home On Saturday evening.
A large party Of young folk gathered
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs J. F. Holm
baum on Saturday evening and msrrily
celebrated the birthday Of their sldss,
son. Richard. This was not = ghost
but = surprise party and is reported "a
have bssn = most enjoyable affair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05
SANS SOUcl CLUB
Has Merry Time st Halloween Party
kooday Night.

Once . year the Sans Souei Club en-
tsrtains the husbands Of the members.
and this years event when the men were
in evidence was celebrated by = jolly
Halloween party on Monday night
Mrs. Daniel Dssmsr was the hostess
and her home was most appropriately
decorated for the occasion with sill
houstts witches. black cats. etc.
In response 70 the invitations some two
dozen guests dressed in ehostly habili-
msnts assembled early In the evening and
for a couple Of hours afforded great
amusement for each cher with playing
Of tims-honorsd Halloween games and
many new ones. Entertainment to one
and all snsusd over the guessing who
were the ghosts. blowing out candles
when blindfoldsd. the potato race for
men only. etc.. and partners for ths
evening were gained BY guessing At pro-
files.
The refreshments consisted Of chicken
sandwiches, pumpkin pies. pickles. ETC.. a
fitting finale to an evenings fun.
: The regular meeting Of the Sans Souei
Club was held at the home of Mrs. E. l.
MeKslvsy on Tuesday afternoon. and was
well attended.
Roll cal: was answered by giving the
name of Colorado wild flower. and con-
siderable important business was trans
acted. Amongst the papers read was q
splendidly prepared one on Martha
Washington's Flower Garden" by Mrs
Desmer. who spoke Of its beauties from
personal observation and her paper was
very interesting. as was also fine syn
opsis Of The Blue Flower" read by Mrs
Farril.
Dainty refreshments brought the meet
ing to a close.
The Club luncheon will be given at the
home Of Mrs. @, p. Randall on Nov. le
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05

JosHEs AND JoLTs FROM THE slpELIHE
Another pennant winner.
We couldn't SEQ very we'll for the dust
but it looked like clean game.
Hendricks showed what quarterback X
could do on defense work.
skinny" Warner got cold feet when
Hendricks came after him the last time
and laid down. And we don't blame
him sither. for Fred tackles low and
hard.
Rocky Ford certainly loved the Ia
Junta boys. At least most Of them tried
to hug them around the neck.
Hohnbaum was there with the goods
every time he was sent through tackle.
Botkin 10 about as cool = quarterback
and handles his team as well as any ir
the league.
Twas . shame Young Larsen was
not given . suit. He is such = brainy
boy.
Hendricks was taken out in the last
half. He was replaced by Turner.
Lamar beat Las Animas oy the score
Of % to o last Saturday.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-11-05
FOOT BALL
Ia Junta and Rocky Ford nigh
Schools Play Tie Game.

Schools Play Tie Game.
About 200 football fans went 70 La
Junta on Friday last to witness the last
scheduled game Of the Arkansas Valley
League between the fast eleven Of that
burg and the pride Of our high school.
which resulted in tie score Of s to s.
The game was very slow and both
teams were unable to work any Of their
trick plays with success. La Junta won
the toss up and kicked of to Rocky Ford
and Bostwiek fumbled the ball and War
ner. La Junta's left end. regained It and
it took just three minutes for La Junta to
push the ''pigskin" over for touchdown.
BotIun failed to kick goal.
Rocky Ford then kicked to La Junta.
Hendricks getting the ball and carrying
it to the twenty yard line. Then by
straight line smashss It was placed over
the line for the second and last touch
down Of the day. Rocky Ford also miss
cd kicking goal.
The rest Of the game was slow
although La Junta kept the ball well up In
Rocky Ford's territory but were unable
to score again. Hendricks and Holm
baum were the real stars for Rocky
Ford and Warner and Botkin held the
honors for La Junta.
This game closed the League schedule
and leaves Lamar and Rocky Ford tied
for first place. although no arrangements
will be made to play it off until the con-
tested game between Rocky Ford and
Lamar is settled. If it is decided in favor
of the home eleven the pennant will come
here but if decided against US the
two teams will have to play off the tie.
Rocky Ford and La Junta will play an
exhibition game here on Saturday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
FOUND DEAD IN ALLEY.
Man a. Vet Unidentified Is Found by
Nightwatchman Hogan.

a dead man was found In an alley
way hack of the IAN drug store I'm Sec
ond South and West Temple street,
about $3.50 this morning By Nightwatch-
man Jack Hogan. The dead mans
name Il supposed 90 he Darling. Hogan
was making his rounds when he saw
the feet of the dead man on steps lead
down 10 a blind door. The man had
fallen hcadforemost down the short
stairway and when found had appar-
entity been dead for AZ least an hour
Hogan az once notified the police ana
tho latter sont the body 10 the under
taking parlors OF r.. q, o'Donncl. jus
tiCe of the Peace Stanley A. Hanks was
notified az 3 O'Clock Of the Eruesome
nnd The cause Of his death has not
been determined.
but very little could be learned OF the
dead man. and what few reports were
CLEANED of him are vague and indefinite.
The face and head were covered with
mud and there was a bruise ON the
forehead Tho man was fully dressed
He was seen on the streets several
times during the past few days. II
was stated that he worked at one time
for the southern Pacific Railway COM
pany under r. l.. Gray and that he
worked for Elmer r.. Darling Neither
report was vorncd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
More Optimistic Feeling Prevails
In French Government Circles
Regarding Settlement.
ALDRlcH THE PEACEMAKER,
Dispelled Erroneous Idea Concerning
Tho Interpretation OF section ?
OF the New Law.

Paris. Oct. A more OPTIMISTIC FEEL
ing prevails IN government circles to-
day regarding the amicable adjustment
OF Franco-American tariff relations
under the new law. as result Of the
explanations furnished by Senator Aid
rich OF Rhode Island during his talks
last week with a number OF the French
ministers and other high officials.
In the first place Mr.. Aldrich dis
abused the minds Of the Frenchmen
OF the idea, entertained here. that the
termination OF the existing commercial
agreement between France and the
United States months in advance OF
the agreements with other countries,
notably Germany, was In any way in
tended as a discrimination against
France; and secondly and more inn
pOrtant, Senator Aldrich relieved the
anxiety In Paris concerning the inter-
probation OF section OF the new law.
This section. the French believed, in
volVed the automatic imposition OF the
American maximum unless France az
forded every minimum and every ad-
ministratiye concession IN her tariff
As some OF the concessions had been
made after hard fought battles with
other countries in return for specific
advantages, the government. in spite
Of its desire 20 avoid a tarifr war. was
hostile 10 the granting OF wholesale
concessions.
II Is understood Senator Aldrich ex-
pressed the opinion that section . gave
President Taft a certain measure OF
latitude, and that m France accorded
the minimum rate on articles IN which
the United states was principally in
terested Mr.. Taft probably would con-
slider that America was not unduly dis
eliminated against within the meaning
OF the act.
Senator Aldrich who Is now In Lon
don will return TO Paris Thursday 10
attend a dinner which Minister OF
Finance Cookery will give in honor OF
the senator and Ambassador White.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
MooRs REINFORCED.
STRANGE ACCIDENT
TO LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER

New York. oct. 5.-while a Pennsyl-
vania railroad train was making 30
miles an hour. with seven coaches ~
the passengers. from this city 10 Phila-
delphia. pilot wheel picked mp rock
from the stone ballasted track aud
hurled il through the cab window the
missile striking Engineer william
Cooper on the head and knocking ham
unconscious The fireman observed
that the customary whistle had not
sounded for the station az Railway. and
discovered the engineer lying on the
floor 81 the cab Ieaping 20 the throt-
tle. the fireman brought the speeding
train 90 quick stop at the Railway
station. where the engineer was taken
Co. a hospital Another engineer was
obtained. and without the passengers
knowing of their great danger, the train
proceeded
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
PREPARING FOR RECEPTION
OF EMMELlNE PANKHURST

New York. oct 5-Elaborato ar
rangcmcnts are being made by tho
various woman suffrage associations
throughout tho United States foi The
reception and entertainment here -
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst. the noted
English suhraRetto, Who. with her
daughter. has been suffering iaii sen
fences Cor the cause Mrs paukhurst.
who is expected here boo about iva
weeks, will come under "a suspended
sentence OF the English courts She
ANA her daughter were arrested larg
june for leading "a doputatlon of eight
women 10 tho house or commons %
interview the prime minister she
added to her fame By inauguratlnE
among the sunragettes the plan %
starving themselves while m jain and
for that reason she is now on sus
pended sentence
Mrs Pankhurst viii address meet
ings ln Chicago. 81 Louis and othe-
western cities while bon this country
the suffrage organizations wa trssy
her as the heroine Of their CAUSE
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05

picture lessons. the farmer learns the
correct way OF doing things.
DOMESTIC SCIENCE.
Miss Coral Kerr is in charge OF the
domestic arts exhibit and Miss Hazel
Love explains the domestic science ex-
hlpit OF the college. The samples show
mat IN the FIRST years sewing course
the students make a complete suit Of
underwear and ere given practical les
sons IN sewing such useful articles
as kitchen aprons and other things
used in domestic science work The
domestic arts are given in connection
win art work, so that the girls may
nave an idea OF combination OF coIols
ana materials. I'm the second year, they
study dressmaking: in the third wear
french dressmaking aud tailoring
Ihey also receive a course in textiles
by which the girls are taught to dis
tinguish good from bad In buying
materials. The course in millinery was
Just introduced this year.
The samples show that the domestic
science work includes cooking. home
sanitation and home decoration.
oRNITHoLoGICAL EXHIBIT.
A fine orniihological exhibit is given
by Prof 8 " Goodwin with the OBJ
ject Of showing 10 the farmers what
birds are beneficial and which In
furious 10 Utah agriculture Lectures
are daily given on this subject. Illus
trated BY stereopticon slides. The value
OF this exhibit is shown by the fol-
lowing example; Many farmers think
that mourning doves knock down and
eat the wheat. but Il has been demon
strated by the government experts
that doves are harmless Through
such lessons, the farmers learn which
I'll
their feathered friends.
The mechanic arts department ex-
hibit is unusually small this year. be-
cause nearly everything was sent 10
Seattle and has not been returned yet.
The principal sample is farm wagon.
made by the students in their second
and third year work
A fine chronological exhibit shows
the results from experiments carried
on during the last summer against the
alfalfa leaf weevil, known to science as
the Phytonomus murinus r This formid-
able insect says a large sign over the
exhibit. did 100000 damage in salt
Lake valley this year. This represents
only the actual loss in alfalfa and does
not take into account the increased
prices caused by the shortage In crops,
according TO Prof Titus Experiments
this year We're conducted for the pur-
pose Of ascertaining the best means OF
getting the second crop of alfalfa In
spite Of the weevil. The first crop be-
ing seriously injured by the weevil.
must be- cut before the larvae ATe full
grown. and the earlier the better. How
ever the larvae then prevents a second
crop from starting, and by means %
cross discing and levelng, the second
crop on the experimental fields pro-
duced over two tons 10 the acre, while
on the fields not tested there was less
than one ton 20 the acre. Cross disc
ing and levelng make a dust mulch
which brushes ana chokes many OF the
larvae 20 death. besides stimulating the
growth OF the alfalfa. All OF this in
formation Is set forth In signs detail
ing the injurious effects OF insects on
various kinds OF Utah stock
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
CONFERENCE PROGRAM.

The closing sessions Of conference
viii be held tomorrow, meetings be-
Ing held i'm the tabernacle at the
usual hours Of 10 a. m. and p. m.
This morning there was a special
priesthood meeting in the Assembly
hall, at which the attendance was
restricted to the presiding officers
Of the stakes and wards OF Zion and
some others. This afternoon
meeting Of the officers OF the Relief
Society was held in the same place.
the conference Of the Relief Society
being called for Thursday morning
at 10 O'Clock.
At one Of the sessions Of the con-
ference tomorrow the general au-
thorlties win be presented to the
people. The only vacancies in the
list Of general authorities Is IN the
First seven presidents Of seventies.
caused through the death Of Elder
George Reynolds. and assistant his
toriaR,- -the vacancy being carSed
by the death Of A. Milton Musscr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
SHAKESPEARE'S THEATER.
Burning Controversy Arises Over the
Site of the Globe.

London, oct, a burning controversy
is raging among those interested in the
matter. who arc more numerous than
might he supposed. concerning tho site
~ shakespeare Globe theafer Evil
dence IN favor Of the traditional site. and
the site claimed by Prof Wallace. is
being marshalcd and defended with ar
dor.
Dr william Martin. designer Of the
Shakespeare tablet a. Barclays brew
cry. which up 90 n few DAYS ago was
supposed % have been tho site ~ the
Globe thcater. refuses 10 accept the
professors documents Az proof. not he
cause he distrusis Wallace. bat because
De think on previous research goes ~
show quite obviously that tho Eliza
hethan clerk who transcribed documents
careiessly used "up north" and south"
and IN these words Mere Uransposed
everything would bio clear
ON the other hand. Prof Wallace IA
supported hv many Of the most noted
shakespearean scholars. inriudinE = =.
Ternovall editor Or the ONford dictiOn-
ary and honorary secretary OF the Phil
illogical society
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
TRANSPORT THOMAS
SAILS FOR PHILIPPINES

san Francisco, oct. Among tho
pa ,sengers on the United states army
transport Thomas. which sailed today
for Manila. was Brig. Gen. John J.
porshin. who is TO assume command
of the military forces az Zamboanga.
Island Of Mindiao. the scene OF his for
mer victories over the rebelliOus Moros
The Thomas also carried the Philip
pine constabulary band. which has
made "a successful tour OF the country
its. farewell appearance being al the
reception given PRESIDENT Taft This
morning az tho Greek thcater In Borke-
lev ln honor OF the president tho
band played several patriotic selections
as the transport was leaving her dock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
GOV. DRAPER'S BOSTON
RESIDENCE is BURNED

Boston. Oct 5--The Boston residence
90 Gov Eoen : Draper, $50 Beacon
street, in the Back Bay section, was
destroyed hy hre early today. A con-
ser -ative estimate OF the loss places II
az Si50O10. No one was IN the building
at the time. the governor and his fam
lily not having returned from their
HoDedale home.
The Are IS believed 10 have started
In the basement possibly through the
careless use. Of matches by worSmeu
who were In the house yesterday, pre-
pairing II for occupancy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-05
SCHURMAN SENDS
CONGRATULATIONS TO PEARY

New York. oct 5-The following
message from President j G.. Schur-
man of Cornell university 10 Com
mander Peary has been received IN
this city from Ithaca:
Robert r Peary New York.
Cordial congratulations on your dis
covery Of the north pole superb tri-
umph Of organization, skill and eudur-
ance. Regret Marvin is not here TO
share In your triumphs.
:. c. SCCRMAN."