davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
YOUTHFUL FISHERS IN ALASKA.
Boys Boat lowed BY . Big halibut-
How the Dogs Help.

About the mouths of the streams
on which salmon camps ara, situated
the Indian dogs and children amuse
themselves catching the hsh. Some
OF the youngsters are 50 small that
after they have succeeded In cornering
a fish the combined efforts Of the
party are often required to dispatch It
and carry It to camp. have watched
dogs running about In a rift swapping
at the salmon and apparently having
the time OF their lives
One Of the most amusing sights that
saw during my stay in Alaska was
two Indian boys being towed about
the harbor at Kadiak by a huge hall
but they had just hooked. Utterly
unable to land the fish. they had
fastened the line to the stern OF the
boat, and while they pulled with all
their might. each one at an oar. they
rallied each other for not eIerting
more strength and shouted loudly for
help. Finally an Indian put out in q
boat and the fish was landed.-Forest
and Stream.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
PareeIina Out PerquisItes.

Committees Of the House and Sen.
ate having In charge the bills provid.
ing for disposition OF road and bridge
bills have about reached an agreement
on the proportion Of the $4,000 avail.
able that will be allotted to each body.
65 per cent. as there are 65 members
Of that body and 35 In the Senate. The
committee Of the upper house has In.
sisted on a nearer even division. first
offering the House 55 per cent. It is
likely that the allotment will be 60 per
cent to the House and 40 per cent. to
the Senate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Primary Bill In Senate,

The Denver News Thursday morn.
ing says: The appearance in the Sen
ate yesterday OF the direct primary
and local option bills. passed by the
House. transferred the interest in
those measures to the upper branch of
the Legislature. The fight scheduled
on both measures started Immediately
upon their appearance. and will pop
merrily until the final roll call Is taken.
The supporters Of the primary measure
declare they are certain Of its passage.
and the same members are Just as GER
tain that the amendment to the local
option law will be defeated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
EIeht.Iour Bill for Women.

The House on the 5th inst. passed
Mrs. Lafferty's eight-hour bill on sec.
ond reading. =
The bills title reads that 1t designs
ito regulate and limit the hours of EN-.
ployment OF females In manufacturing.
mechanical and mercantile establish.
ments. laundries. hotels and restaur.
ants"
One change was made on motion of
Mr.. Strickland, which was to strike out
all references to hotels and restaur.
ants. In presenting his motion he
said that all girls working in restaur-
ants to whom he had applied for in
formation OF their wishes said they
were opposed to the bill. Their hours
were so arranged. they said. that an
eight-hour day would keep any Of them
from working at more than two meals
n day, and they would be unable to
earn enough to support them II SO linn
tied.
Mrs. Lafferty. author OF the meas
ure agreed to having the clause
eiided.
An amendment was carried to strike
out the provision that permitted stores
TO be kept open evenings during the
holiday season. members declaring
that some Of the larger stores had al
ready stopped that practice. and 1t was
believed all would be willing to do SO.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Proposed Public Examiner.

. The bill creating the office of'public
examiner at q salary OF 5000 per an
mum and expenses. to be appointed by
the auditor of state, and who will have
as many assistants rs the auditor Of
state deems necessary. at a salary Of
$3.50 per month and expenses. has been
reported out Of committee in the
House. It calls for a system Of &C
counting for every state and county
public office and state and county in
stitution. penal. reformatory, educa-
tional or charitable and every public
account OF the same class and ito eA
anime all financial affairs OF every
state and county institution, penal. re-
formatory. educational or charitable.
and shall have such an examination
at least once a year or oftener II the
auditor OF state deems necessary"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12

blue princess gown. and whose nose
being entirely guiltless Of sunburn, did
not shine.
The air of jollity which had distin.
guished our little impromptu feasts
seemed to me lacking on this more
formal occasion. 1t was as though
our guests had put on another person
ality with their evening clothes, and
l found it unfamiliar and hard to toll
crate.
Lady Edith. to be sure. was Joy
to behold, and talked with unusual
brilliancy. Her white shoulders and
golden hair were strikingly accentu-
ated by her low-cut black gown, and
the color came and went in her cheeks
like the fitful spark of an opal.
Mr.. Blake, the quiet. the self-con-
tanned, beside whom she was placed.
let his soup grow cold as he looked at
her. and had evidently forgotten the
presence of any one else long before
the appearance of the salad. BY the
time coffee arrived l decided he was
hopelessly lost, and felt a sincere sym
pathy for him. for in the lace of her
bodice cleaned the little gold key. and
| knew it locked all men but one out
of her heart.
felt very sorry for them both. in
the light of my recently acquired in
formation. There were shadows be-
meath her eyes, and a repressed rest
lessness OF manner which l attributed
to overtaxed nerves. for l knew she
felt 1t incumbent upon her to make a
nsnI nF~ 60 h- pty
the dinner was given in her honor.
Perhaps. l reflected. the anniversary
brought with 1t painful memories of
other days, and for her sake as well
as my own, l wished 1t were over.
Well, 1t was over. and our guests
had been gone for an hour. though 1t
was now but II o'clock. | imagined
Gordon Bennett and his friend arriv-
ing at their island and discussing US
over their cigars. with doubtless a
cooling and stimulating beverage to
refresh them after their exertions.
and l would have liked to hear what
they said.
Gabrielle often remarks that she
never hears ice clink In q glass and
smells a good cigar that she does not
wish she were n man. and secretly /
sympathize with her. although l al
ways make a point Of disagreeing in a
slightly superior manner. as though
such things were beneath contempt.
I. was thinking OF this now in q
dreamy. halfconscious way. when I
suddenly became aware that actually
smelled cigar-and q very good one.
Moreover. the odor came from be-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Street Car Bill Killed.

On Wednesday by a vote OF 32 to "a.
with nine absentees. the House killed
the bill to limit the working day Of
street car trainmen to ten hours. This
was done by striking out the enacting
clause on motion of Speaker Lubers.
Mr.. Lubers asserted that working on
the street cars is q healthful occupa-
ton. Many tuberculosis sufferers seek
the work and need the outdoor en-
ployment. Mr.. Long took the same
ground. Mr.. Foley declared that the
regulars" in the employ of the Tram
way did not want the law.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
WORK OF The LEGISLATURE
NOW IN SESSION AT DENVER
Workshop for the Blind.

By the passage of the $4,000 appro-
priation bill for the Colorado workshop
for the blind. through both houses of
the Legislature. the life of that insti-
tuition has now become assured and al
ready preparations are being made to
acquire property for it. The present
site at Twelfth and Jason streets in
Denver is regarded favorably and nego.
tiations are now In progress with the
owner to buy 1t. The appropriation bill
provides 100000 for the purchase Of
land and building for the workshop.
In addition $15.O 900 was appropriated for
the erection of three cottages for the
housing of the blind workers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Victory for Osteopaths.

On second reading in the Senate
Wednesday the bills to license osteo-
paths and architects that were under
consideration on Tuesday were finally
disposed Of. The osteopaths bill went
through without difficulty. merely stop.
ping long enough to take on a number
of amendments drafted by John A.
Rush. attorney for the Osteopathic as.
ISOLATION. The architects bill. when
the Senate passed the measure. provid.
ed that licensed architect is not re-
quired in the preparation Of plans for
buildings less than three stories In
height. It provides no salaries for the
examining board
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
lsse Maleste.

A teacher in one Of the schools Of
Berlin has given to the papers Of that
city = composition written by one Of
the pupils in his school on the sub
1ect. The Kaiser" in the course Of
which the young author says: Prince
Wilhelm was born on the kaiser's
birthday. From the dome Of the cas-
tie 101 salute chots were fired. The
old grandfather and old wrangel
hoped into cab and went to the
schloss. and old Wrangel said: The
boy 10 all right and the father made
. bow from the balcony. and 1t was
awful cold. And when the boy was
baptized his father held his watch in
front Of the lille fellows nose, and he
grabbed II and never let go again. be-
cause he In = Hohenzollern."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12

meath. and as the steps led directly to
the slip the conclusion was forced
upon me that some one was down
there. Curiously enough. was not
frightened. but decidedly indignant.
Some one was taking a great liberty
with private property. thought, and I
wished l were brave enough to go
down and order him-or them-away,
forthwith.
There was. as I said. no moon, and
could not positively distinguish any:
thing as peered down into the dark
ness. but thought saw a point OF light
like the end of a cigar. and certainly
heard a subdued murmur Of voices.
In another instant the slip and every
thing upon 1t stood out against the dark
ness with the clearness and accuracy
OF q picture thrown upon a screen, its
every detail distinct and visible. After
an incredulous moment. l understood,
for l recognized the broad beam OF
white light which fell across the wa
ter with dazzling brilliancy. Our
friend the searchlight had paid US
many visits since that first night upon
the slip, and We had come to regard
1t with an amused tolerance. and to
watch for 1t, especially on dark nights
or in bad weather. We seldom watched
in vain. for 1t was a persistent and
hard-working light and explored the
island. or at least our end OF 1t, with
painstaking thoroughness and regu.
larity.
So l sat In the sheltering darkness
on the top OF the steps and looked
down upon the illuminated slip. while
my heart thumped audibly and
wished most ardsntly had never ven
tured out.
For there were two men upon 1t,
and an unlighted steam launch waited
beside 1t. One OF them knelt before
the door of the boathouse. evidently
trying to unlock II. while the other
watched with interest, and finally pro
duced a bunch Of keys from his own
pocket and selected one as he handed
them to his companion, with apparent
directions how to apply it. And l saw
plainly that the man who supplied the
keys was Gordon Bennett. who. with
his friend Mr. Blake. was trying to
force an entrance into our boathouse.
Another instant. and sprang to my
feet and fed incontinently. my fingers
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Used cvtIeura: No Scar Lsft.

my baby was sitting beside the
fender and we were preparing the
breakfast when the frying.pan full of
boiling grease was upset and It went all
over one side Of her face and head.
Some one wiped the scald with
towel. pulling the entire skin on. We
took her to a doctor. He tended her
. week and gave me some stuff to put
on. But 1t all festered and thought
the baby was disfgured for life. I
used about three boxes OF Cuticura
Ointment and It was wonderful how
It healed. In about i've weeks It was
better and there wasn't mark to tell
where the scald had been. Her skin
IL Just like velvet. Mrs. Hare. 1.
Henry St, South Shields. Durham,
England. March 20. 1905"
Pueaee pFue 4 Cheu. Ouru 6ula Pima Ho~eaa
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Election Bills Find Favor.

In the House Friday three Of Mr..
Helbig's bills concerning election
passed second reading. These provide
that candidates may act as watchers
and Judges Of elections, that judges
must alternate In adjoining precincts.
that 10. II one party has a majority in
one precinct the other party must have
a majority in the next. and prohibiting
any assistance being given to a voter
except in cases Of physical disability.
The last Is calculated TO dispose Of the
illitsrats voter question. ,S.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
sareIa Holds Seat on Tie Vote.

A tie vote in the Senate on Friday,
the 5th inst, retained Senator CAST
miro Barela in the seat which he has
held for over thirty years. That vote
was made possible through three
Democrats - Campbell, Cove and
Demonstrating with the Republi-
cans to dismiss the contest. The re-
suit awakens much political specula-
tion. In discussing 1t the Denver Re-
publican says:
Immediately on the votes on the
different reports had been announced
all resulting in a tie, the parliamentar-
ians got busy.
Animated, even violent, discussion
followed Immediately on adjournment.
1t was contended on one side that the
tie vote left Barela definitely in his
seat. Then 1t was argued that a recon-
sideration OF the vote, II one was to
be taken. must be had according to
rule within three days. But Senator
Barela and his colleagues in preparing
the coup OF tie vote went over all
these questions and determined that
eighteen votes against Barela given at
any time would unseat him. Rules or
no rules the majority wins. II is its
own rule.
What will be done with the Barela
case? 1t is said that the Democrats
will fail or refuse to act until toward
the close Of the session, when the two
factions will be forced together by out
side pressure and required to unseat
Barela at the last moment. This would
give the Democrats sixteen hold-oyer
senator's. Two more elected in No
vember, 1910, and they would control
the upper body and Legislation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Bills Passed BY Senate,

On the 3rd inst. the following bills
were passed on third reading in the
Senate:
8. B. 1856. Irby-Concerning public
Improvements In Incorporated towns.
s. B. 1T. Gove-Validating foreign
acknowledgements.
8. B. 102. Button-Making tampsring
with an automobile or locomotive .
misdemeanor.
8. B. 7s. DEMONSTRATING . daily
newspaper. ~ ~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
CHAPTER XIII.

How well Lady Edith looks in
evening dress!" remarked Elizabeth.
as We discussed the events OF the
evening after the departure Of our
guests.
Mr.. Blake evidently thought So"
returned Gabrielle. He had eyes for
no one else. But she was stunning
in that black gown
And Lord Wilfrid looked awfuily
distinguished" continued Elizabeth.
His quiet. reserved manner is very
impressive. don't you think SO? The
Americans simply were not In II with
the English"
Blood will tell" said Gabrielle. who
poses as being very democratic. but Is
at heart a thorough aristocrat.
And Mary Anne's entrees were per-
fection." resumed Elizabeth. with great
satisfaction. she is treasure. To
think OF cooking and serving that din
ner all herself, What does II matter
to such genius II she has a dozen
worthless sons?"
What indeed?"I acquiesced, yawn-
ing, and proposed bed. but the others
objected. saying that 1t was not late
and they were very wide awake.
Lets have n prowl." suggested Ga
brielle, who loved to wander about the
cottage and look at the ocean from all
points Of the compass the last thing
before retiring. as though she expected
1t to vanish during the night and must
make the most of her time.
Not in thin slippers" protested.
and good clothes"
There Is no grass up here" she re-
piled. "and we can hold up our skirts.
Do come. Elizabeth. Just for a little
WHILE
was sorry l had not gone also as
soon as they turned the corner. and.
picking up my long skirt carefully,
started In pursuit. saw. however,
that they were deep in one of the
heart to heart conversations in which
they sometimes indulged. and decided
not to interrupt them. but to walt un-
til they came back to earth and re-
membered my existence. So. after a
moments hesitation, I sat down on
the steps leading to the slip. knowing
they would certainly visit 1t before
shoy went III, as IL was phbIlell Ia
vorite view. Even tonight, when
there was no moon and the outlook
was therefore limited, was sure she
would not desert 1t.
Resting my chin in my hand. re-
viewed the evening which, from my
own private and particular standpoint.
had been failure. Elizabeth had
mentioned Lord Wilfrids reserved
manner, but to me he had seemed dis
tinctly sulky, and | had more than
once seen his sister look at him ap-
peallngly, and at last with an indig-
nant sparkle In her brown eyes. after
which he reused himself and conversed
In . perfunctory manner with his
neighbor-who happened to be my un-
fortunate self
Now, had fully intended to impress
Gordon Bennett with the fact that he
was still under the ban Of my dis
pleasure, and in the privacy OF my own
room had rehearsed dignified bear.
Ing and certain imaginary speeches
thought would be very effective. 1t
was therefore somewhat disconcerting
to be politely ignored by the gentle
man In question. who, beyond a civil
bow and smile. had appeared unaware
Of my existence and had devoted him
self exclusively to Elizabeth. who
locked especially pretty In her palt
=
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Why There Was . Funeral.

THAT looks like newly made grave
that little hummock over there on
the DESERT" said the traveller from the
east.
That's Just what 1t 10. neighbor."
answered Arizona Al. THE editor Of
the Weekly Cactus Spine was buried
over there last week"
What was his complaint"
He didn't have none. It was Coyote
Cal that had the complaint You see.
there was . baby born up to Gals
house a spell ago. and the editor wrote
an item about II, sayin' a tow.headed
little girl he'd come to make Cal and
his woman happy. but It pears that
the printer got the letters mixed some
how. Leastways It said In the paper
when Cal read It that It was a two
headed baby. and him bein' an i'm
puisive cuss. there want nothin' to do
but hold the funeral the next day but
one"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Registration Bills.

Three bills to change the registration
laws Of the state and to provide addi.
tional protection against false registra-
ton have been placed on the calendar.
One is by Senator Scott and two are by
Senator Irby. The Scott bill was
drafted by Judge Ben B. Lindsey. and
proposes an entirely new registration
law to reach every political subdivis.
ion Of the state.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
OsteopathIc Board,

Under the provisions Of Senator Cas-.
aday's bill, which passed the Senate
on second reading. the governor ap-
points an examining board OF five mem.
bers Of the osteopatbic school. After
the life OF the first board the terms are
to run for five years. The osteopaths
are expressly forbidden to practice
surgery or administer medicines ex.
cept antiseptics or poison antidotes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Defining Daily Newspapers.

In committee Of the whole Tuesday
the following passed second reading:
Senator belongs bill to define .
daily newspaper. Irby's bill to provide
for facilitating special. improvements
in Incorporated towns and .Gove's bill
concerning Acknowledgements to deeds
and other papers executed in foreign
lands and making them when submit
ted under proper seal prima facie
evidence in all courts, ~
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
wIdsns Scope Of Initiative.

A bill by Senator Croke is aimed to
facilitate the operation Of the initia
tive and referendum law by providing
for contests on franchise and other
elections dealing with questions Of pub
lie policy. Another bill by Senator
Croke defines a taxpaying elector and
Is intended to prevent the voting Of
bogus taxpayers by the corporations In
terested In franchise grabs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
A New STANDARD.

Z knew they were putting on airs
They let on that their silverware was
all solid and now the whole world
knows It isn't"
How did It come out?"
Burglars broke into their house the
other night and didn't take a thing
Detroit Free Press.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
Pleasant for Archibald.

Mamma. may I please go bare
footed like the other little boys? I
feel SO uncomfortable in these new
shoes"
No., Archibald: no. Your discom.
fort should be outweighed By the sat.
isfaction Of knowing that you are ths
best-drssssd child o. the street."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
SYNOPSIS.

Three girls = Elizabeth. Gabrielle and
Elise-started for Canada to spend the
summer there. On board steamer they
were frightened by an apparently dement,
ed stranger. who. finding bag belonging
to one of them. took enjoyment in scru-
tinizing a photo of the trio. Elise shared
her stateroom with Mrs. Graham. also
bound for Canada. The young women on
a sightseeing tour met Mrs: Graham:
anxiously awaiting her husband. who had
duced to Lord wilfrid and Lady Edith.
cottage by the ocean WAS rented. Two
men called. They proved to be John c.
Blake and Gordon Bennett, one n friend
of Elizabeth's father. A wisp of yellow
hair from Mr.. Grahnm's pocket fell into
was black. Fearing for the safety Of
some gems. Lady Edith left them in a
safe at the cottage. Mr.. Gordon Bennett
was properly introduced explained his ac
tions on board ship and returned the lost
bag. Exploring the cellar. one OF the
girls found a sphinx cum button. the exact
counterpart of which both Gordon BEN
nett and Lady Edith Were found to pos
scss. also Elise. alone. explored the eel
lar. oveThearing n conversation there be-
to be her son. charged with murder.
Lady Edith told a story Of lost love in
connection with the sphinx key. At
supper. which was held on the rocks.
Elizabeth rather mysteriously lost
her ring. causing a search by the entire
scene between Lady Edith and Lord Will
frid. red roses being the cause OF the lat
ter's anger. Mary Anne brought back
Elizabeth's ring. Elise went sailing with
her TO return the Jewels left in the girls
care by Lady Edith. He told her he
found the sphinx scarf pin. the counter
part of which Lady Edith owned.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
MADE HIM SIT UP.

WiHe-Tll make you sorry you ever
Quarreled with me!
Hubby-What will you do? Go home
to your mother. I suppose?
Wihe-No; I'll bring mother here!
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
She Named II.

She (casually)-what do you thinh
u the best fruit Of courtship'
He ttenderly)-Thed date.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12

Mrs. Winelow's Soothing syrup.
Tor children teething softcns the Gurus reduces
aammatou, aiiays pafi, cures wind eolio sc bossis
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12

And sometimes q poet fools people
By wearing his hair short.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUININE.-
That 10 LAxATIvH BROMO QUiNINR Look fos
ehs Signature Of .. w. GROVE. USED th0 WofH
Svor 70 Cure Cold In One LAY. nc
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12

A man who needs advice is apt to
get the kind he doesn't want.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12

It Cures while You walk
sAlloes aehing fsst 8o all Druegina-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12

Thinss past may be repeated but Z
aot reeallOd.-Livy.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-12
BABY HORRIBLY BURNED

Dy Boiling orsase-skln All Came on
One Side Of Face and Head
Thought Her DIsfigured for Life.