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Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
Want eattIeship in River.

Washington-In order to impress
on the navy department the impor-
tance of allowing the larger ships of
the navy to pass up the Mississippi
river so as to demonstrate to the
nations of the world the feasibility
of using the great waterway as an
avenue of commerce, a delegation of
the members of the United States
Senate and the House of Representa-
tives from the states of Mississippi.
Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee
called to see Secretary Meyer Tues
day. Meyer being out, no conference
was held.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16

T'S the "possum cabinet now" with.
out doubt.
The wit who invented that phrase,
after President Taft's exploits in the
south made the southern tree-climber
a sort ofnpaAional emblem, has re-
ceived u ~ af Webster on top
of tha p Ter paragraphers.
ss1 49, - 'ais4,s,sas time
on his hands ld ed IN the dictionary the
other day, an6this eye fell upon the
word "philander." The meaning given
was "a South American opossum.
Other searchers since have ex-
amined Webster, with the following
results. as regards cabinet members:
Franklin (MacVeagh)-"A substan-
tial householder" Such the secretary
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
Episcopal Cathedral's Open Air Altar

dress was delivered by President Nc
Kinley. A chapel has been construct
ed in the grounds and this is called
the Little Sanctuary. 1t was gift
from Mrs. Percy R. Pyne, and in it
have been gathered memorials of the
Church of England, the Church in the
Wilderness and the Church of Mount
Zion. The remains of Henry Y. Sat
terlee, first bishop of Washington,
rest under the floor of this chapel
This altar and sun dial is called a
Landmark" and was given by Mrs.
Julia James to commemorate the free
dom of the cathedral lands from debt
and the consequent hallowing of the
close.
There is no telling when the cathe-
dral will be built, but the building
fund is growing, and the foundation
stone of the cathedral was laid with
an imposing and monster ceremony
September 29, 1907 On that occasion
addresses were delivered by President
Roosevelt and the bishop of London.
There were present so bishops, 200
members of the general convention
of the Episcopal church and about 25,.
900 laymen.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
Not Partisan.
sooner.

The Farmers union was not organ
ized in behalf of any political party.
1t does not seek alliance with any po-
litical organization. 1t may take a
stand on some political question which
affects the interest of farmers, but il
it does it will be for the purpose Of
exerting its influence on all political
parties to the end of securing such
Legislation as is needed for the protec-
ton of the farmer. 1t is strong
enough to ask for such legislation from
whatever party that happens to be in
power, and able to enforce it's demands
without becoming political party it.
self
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
Tremendous Fire DESTROYS CITY.

Rochester N. Y.-Swept along in
the face of a 25-mile gale, fire de-
stroyed several sections of this city
and did damage estimated at half
million dollars. For time it was
thought that a great portion of the
city would be swept and aid was
summoned from Buffalo and Syracuse.
The out-of-town firemen with apparat-
atus responded promptly, but before
they reached the scene the heroic
work of the local department had the
flames under control. One hundred
families are homeless and militiamen
are in the affected zones guarding
what little the people saved of their
household effects. The loss is esti
mated at over 100000.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16

A BIG bronze sun dial, topping an
n open-air altar of white marble, is
one of the relics and landmarks that
are accumulating in the majestic
grove OF old 4 us where soon will rise
the great Episcopal cathedral of St.
Peter and st. Paul. Already this sol
emn, wind-swept spot, dear to Prot
estants because of its deep religious
associations, is becoming one of the
show places of the national capital
From the site chosen for the cathe-
dral ones view overreaches all the
domes, towers and spires of Wash
ington city. Around the site a num-
ber of buildings and memorials have
been built First, there is the Peace
Cross. The raising and consecration
of this cross was the first service in
the cathedral close. The principal ad-
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
The Smart Alec.

The smart Alec is the man who
thinks he will do like Uncle Remus'
Bre'r Rabbit, "lay low and say nothin," I"
letting all the other fellows reduce
their acreage while he will increase
his own. But experience has proved
that there are so many smart Alecs
that they defeat each others purpose,
as well as the effort to raise the price
of cotton. 1t is a case Of "the blind
leading the blind, and both fall into
the ditch" This smart Alec business
has been overworked The smart
Alec is now considered as big a fool
as the man who sat on the limb and
sawed it off between himself and the
tree. The smart Alec don't even de-
serve the respect of his own family.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
Younq Man Killed by Auto.

Memphis.-Mark Sullivan, nephew
of Chief of Police Davis and son of
former Sergeant Sullivan, was knock
ed down and killed by an automobile
Tuesday on Poplar avenue The ma
chine belonged to John Gaisford,
architect, and was handled at the time
by w. S. White, employed by Gals
ford. Gaisford left for Little Rock
on business shortly before the acci-
dent.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
mo- keep out Texas cattIe.

Fort Worth-Reports received here
from Pawhuska, Okla, say that the
county attorney in the district court
there asked for an injunction restrain
ing Texas stockmen from bringing
their herds to the Usage nation for
pasturage or other purposes. If the
injunction is granted it will stop the
movement of over million head of
cattle each season from this state and
cause an immense loss to the ranch
men.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
Produce Living on the Farm.

The low price of cotton puts the
farmer in condition where he is not
able to hold his product, and selling on
the early market makes the low price,
so there you are. 1t is condition
similar to that described by the
preacher who said "it couldn't rain
until it frosted, and couldn't frost un-
til it rained." One of the best ways
to meet this condition is to raise more
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
Child Has a Narrow Escape.

Alva, Okla.-Without the fathers
prompt action, the infant child of
David Vickers would have choked to
death after attempting to swallow
large marble 1t lodged in the
throat and the child was becoming
unconscious when Vickers seized a
wire, bent it and extracted the mar
Bile. The child's throat was badly
lacerated
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16
Farmers Educational
and dCo-Operative
Union of America
Edited and Contributed by
w $. MORGAN,
Springfield. Missouri.
Diversity.
Start at 1t this year.

Diversity.
Start at 1t this year.
Plant less cotton and more corn.
Raise your own feed, hog and hon.
my, and live at home.
Try this plan once and you will
wonder why you never thought of it
before.
The farmer who raises plenty of
fruit and vegetables, and food for his
stock, knows what it is to live at
home.
One of the good things about di-
versified farming is that 1t enables
the farmer to reduce his cotton acre
age without risk of reducing his in
come.
Never mind what you neighbor
does; diversified farming pays better
than raising all cotton, hence you are
on the safe side
A patch of navy beans and black
eyed peas will help to reduce that cot
ton crop, and be mighty good eating
next winter.
Any crop is a money crop that
saves you from paying out money.
Bear this in mind and raise your liv-
ing at home.
The government is ready to help
every farmer to learn the best meth
DDS of raising all kinds of crops. Send
for the bulletins to your experimental
station.
Everybody agrees that to reduce the
cotton acreage will increase the price
of cotton. Then why not make it
unanimous and do it?
1t seems that signed pledge to re-
duce the cotton acreage would be a
good thing. 1t would at least divide
the sheep from the goats.
1t costs farmer as much again to
buy his living as it does to raise it..
II there was no other reason for di-
versification of crops this would be
sufficient.
Let every local union circulate a
pledge for the reduction of the cot
ton acreage. Let it be presented to
hers. This will put every farmer in
uslelgnDorh0od on record.
81, n-~naa- the farmer can see the
aa ages of diversincu rass....s.s, --.n.,
WIN tactice it. the holding of cotton,
as Wi as reduction of the acreage,
will be very much simplifed.
Those members of the union who
have become discouraged should take
new hope. The organization has
passed through it's most crucial stage.
The intelligent business men of the
south are Joining hands with us. 1t
is seen that the cotton problem con-
Germs not only the cotton farmers, bat
the interests of the whole south are
wrapped up In it. And more than
that: 1t is rapidly becoming a ma
tional question.
The Farmers Union is no home for
the politician. 1t is not a political
party nor will it allow itself to be
used as the tail of any political party.
All men elected as representatives or
lawmakers, look alike to it. What it
wants it will ask for. Those who vote
against the measures it desires will be
considered as enemies, and all enc
mics will look alike to it. No party
tag win shield them.
In as large an organization as the
Farmers union 1t may be expected
that there are men who differ from
each other. 1t is said that "by differ
ences Of opinion we arrive at the
truth" But we should not engage in
the bitterness of controversy. Our diff
ferences should not interfere with our
fraternal feelings for each other.
Each should accord the other honesty
of convictions, and all should abide by
the majority's decision.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16

corn, hay, wheat, vegetables and fruit
Produce most of your living on the
farm. Have little of all these things
to sell and you can easily do with less
cotton. While you are doing this the
price of cotton will go up.
Washington telegraph., 1909-04-16

No one is too young to stand against
that which he knows to be wrong
Pascal.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26

The Sans Souei Club held very in
teresting meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Imogene Mcpherson on March 25.
A very interesting and instructive pa
per on Spain Today in the Family Of
Nations" was read by Mrs. Stella North.
and the hostess gave most interesting
raper on Conquest Of Mexico"
Dainty refreshments were served. after
which the club adjourned. to meet with
Mrs. Elma MeKelvsy on April 6.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26
Club Notes.

1t is strongly urged that every
member OF the Woman's Clubs and
the w. c. T. U. OF Rocky Ford meet
at the Library Saturday afternoon at
30 to discuss the subject of fedcr-
ating. Rev. Davenport will deliver
an address along the lines OF What
Women Can Do. followed By a
chorus furnished by the Woman 5
Club.
Besides other features OF entertain
ment she chairman, Mrs, North, will
present the plans and the lines oi
work to be taken up and general
discussion will follow. which should
be OF vital interest to every woman
vino is a homcmaker and has the in
terest OF mankind at heart.
This is an age where women shine
and we are coming to the front rap
idlv. While our ranks have been
steadily growing and our efforts have
met with signal success we realize
that In union there is strength" so
we take this step to bring the forces
together. And again urge the mem
bers to be present Saturday. March
2zth. COR.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26
Changes in Santa Fe.

a radical change will be. made in
the Santa Fc management beginning
April and the road will be operated
under two divisions, with two general
managers. One OF these grand di-
visions will embrace all the lines east
of Newton, Kansas. and will be man
aged by now General Manager J. +.
Hurley. while c. w. Kouns. now as
sis,ant to the vice president. will have
supervision as general manager. over
all Western lines OF the system: I'm
der this new order OF things. c. II.
Bristol will be division superintend-
ent with headquarters at Pueblo
Kou1's headquarters will be estab-
lished at Amarillo. Texas. II. W.
Sharpe will be division superintend-
ent OF all Santa Fe lines in Colorado
and will direct his work from head
quarters already established at La
lunta.
The division into two grand divis-
ions of the Santa Fe system IS due 10
the fact that OF late years the bust
ness has rapidly grown to neeessitate
this action.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26
L.IR, E:enIaSon
Resolutions Adonted by. the Citizens
Party.

Resolutions Adouted by. the Citizens
Party.
@We. the residents and taxpayers OF
the CITY OF Rocky Ford, in convention
assembled. representing the Citizcns
pa5ty in nominating \ ticket ior the
cofiing CITY election. do fcrcby
pledge ourselves as follows:
That this convention of the Citizen
Party pledge teh candidates for the
various offices at this convention 10
the enforcement OF all ordinances for
the supprc- sion OF -aloCus in the City
OF Rocky Ford. Colorado. and the
strict enforcement OF all liquor or
dinanccs.
We pledge ourselves to the enforce
mcnt OF all state law, and our ord'n-
ances regulating and keeping down
vice in every particular.
We are in favor OF the strict rcgu.
Iation OF billiard and pool rooms and
urge that no young man below eight
cen years OF age be allowed in such
places.
We are in favor Of the enforcement
OF the an,i-cigarcttc law and insis,
that our officers uphold such law.
We are in favor OF the absolute pro
hibition OF gambling either open or
behind closed doors.
We are in favor OF strict economy
and the placing OF our city out oi
the SISo.ooo.oo debt that now hangs
over us as rapidly as possible.
We are in favor of each member
of the CITY Council including the
Mayor and Board of Aldermen serv-
ing without compensation of any
kind.
We are in favor of the consolida::
ton of the different city Offices and
the reducing OF the pay roll as much
as possible as it is now conducted up
on an expensive basis.
We are in favor OF placing and
keeping our city in the best sanitary
condition. both morally and physic'
alIy
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26
WILL ATTEND DIVINE SERVICE
Ksixbts Tsop,ars Of the Valley to
Meet anl Basqset Easter Sunday.

At meeting Of the knight Tsmplars
Of Rocky Ford on Monday arrangsmsnts
were perfected for attending church on
Eastsr Sunday. The services will bs
held in the N. e. church At ! l T. m. and
will b in charge Of Rev. F. W. Otto. who
is himself Sir Knight
The following resolution. which Is self
explanatory. was passed:
Resolved. that all Knight Templars
Of La Junta. Las Animas. Lamar. Holly
Manzanols Fowler. .Suearcity andordway
be invited to accompany Palestine Com
mandsry No. 90 to the M. E. church at
Rocky Ford. on Easter Sunday and to
attend the banquet after the services at
( ne FL Captain hotel"
Committees and committeeman were
fixed as follows:
Chureh-W. c. Steele.
FIowers-Geo. Maxwell
Banquet-Chas Reeker. Ge6, Deihl. H.
]. Maxwell.
To notify Sir Knights D. Hale. kar
Miller.
Committee Of Ladies on Reception
Mesdamss H. l. Maxwell. Chss. Reeker
Geo Maxwell. Geo piehl. | o. Hale H
q, s,gmsn. c. J. Cover and F. NJ. Hars'n
-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26
Like the Country,

Frederick Noble. superintendent Of
the sugar factory At Rocky Ford. who .
couple weeks ago purchased the Stiles
ranch. through c. J. Closson. returned to
Cortez again last week, ACCOMPANIED BY
Mr.. Award . prominent druggist Of Rocky
Ford. Mr.. Noble was 90 well pleased
with his first purchase that he made an.
other purchase Of = l2o-sers ranch. the
Hall place. in the Arriola district Mr..
Award did not invest while here. but was
very much impressed with the valley
and will purchase later. There n 70
better place than this valley. y."-Cortez
Herald.
Commenting upon the remarks Of the
Enterprise regarding Mr.. Mobiles visit to
the Montszuma valley the Herald says:
Although Mr.. Noble does not intimate
that he 10 looking for site for = sugar
beet factory. we are Of the opinion that
he will interest parties in the establish
ment Of such factory within the next
year. We hope so at least. We can
raise bigger and better beets here thu n
IN any other section Of the state"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26
GIVES A BARBECUE
Superintendent Noble Entertains Fec
tory Empioyes 10 Novel Manner.

-
tory Empsoyes 10 Novel Manner.
On last Friday evening = most unique
and enjoyable -house warning" took
place In the new sugar warehouse At the
factory. 1t was given by Superintendent
Noble and the factory employees and their
families, with few invited guests, made
up the merry party Of about 200 peo.
pie.
The barbecue consisted Of choice steak
brollsd on coke salamandsrs, sandwiches
and coffee, and was a feast fit for the
most exalted. After the supper splsn-
did program was rendered by factory
employees. and then such Of them as had
sufficiently recovered from the effects Of
the steak fest INDUCED in dancing 10 the
fine music supplied by factory talent.
1t was a strictly factory affair and
was enjoyed 70 the utmost by the en-
pioyes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26
Reserves Ills Decision.

District Judge J. E. Rizer on Friday
heard arguments on an application for
an injunction restraining the county
treasurer Of otsro from collecting taxes
at Rocky Ford for the La Junta union
high school. The courts decision in the
matter will not be made for some time.
The union high school is supposed to be
supported by the entire county but since
our high school was built the residents
Of Rocky Ford d, not feel that We should
have to contribute to tie support Of the
La Junta school.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26


ed in municipal politics until last Thurs
day night has since then been shattered
and the city campaign is on in earnest.
Four separate and distinct parties are
in the field and are prepared to wage
hard fight for supremacy in city politics
and yet the ticket is the strangest that
the Enterprise has ever seen, for the en-
tire four parties have united upon ma
iorty OF the candidates for civic honors.
Standing upon platforms that are re-
markable for their similarity. the cam
paign will be waged for the election OF
mayor. one alderman in the First and
two in the Third Wards, and it will be
solely a questi2r Of personal merit. May
the best men win!
As foreshadowed by the Enterprise
last week, the squabble that reached the
surface at the juint nominating conven-
ton of Thursday night resulted in the
calling Of mass meeting of the taxpay-
ers for the purpose OF nominating a city
ticket by petition.
Early Saturday morning dodgers bear
ing the names of G. M. Hall. W. R. Rar-
dey, John Phenieie. Karl Weld. }. N. Kim
zey and L. r. Fenlason. calling a mass
meeting in K. of P. hall at o'clock that
afternoon. made their appearance upon
the streets. and in response thereto
a large crowd OF men and women
assembled at the appointed place at the
time set.
John Bowman called the mneting to
order and in a very few words explained
its purpose. He stated that the meeting
was called 70 settle the misundeEstane-
ings that had arizen over the apparent
illegality Of Thursday nights convention:
10 give every taxpayer in Rocky Ford an
opportunity to express themselves. and
to choose candidates for the several city
Offices.
On motion the Temporary. Organization
was effected with John Bowman as
chairman and Charles Robins as seere-
tary and committees were appointed up
on rules and order Of business. resolr-
tons, etc.
The committee on resolutions, consist
ing Of w. D. Mcpherson, Mrs. /. r.
Dobbs and H. D. kinney, brought in the
following report which was unimously
adopted:
ave. the citizens Of Rocky Ford. in
mass meeting assembled this goth day
of March. 1909. do hereby resolve:
Tha. we endorse the policy Of the pre-
sent administration in the most rigid en-
fo,eement Of the laws Of our city in every
form;
That We are uneompromising with the
LIQUOR traffic in all its varied forms:
That we stand for a good. eonserve-
tive. economic business administration" :"
The next order Of business was the
nomination Of city officials. and in each
case there was but one nominee, making
the folio wing the unanimous choice OF the
meeting:
For Mayor-w. r. Hardsy.
For Clerk-Gso. E. Prsble.
- For Trsasursv-Bsn g. Wilson.
AThs hall was then divided into three
sQetions and the citizens and "eitizsn-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26

A deal was yesterday eonsummated
whereby J. W. Rice and }. A. johnson
become the owners Of the c. o. D. Groe-
cry on Railroad avenue.
A firm 81 commission brokers have
opepsd an Office in this city and those
who are looking for easy money will
now have an opportunity to dabols IN
stocks ssd bonds right At home.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-03-26
W. R. HARDEY FOR MAYOR
Nominated by the Independent NoLicense Party by Petition
on Last Saturday Afternoon
OTHER CITY OFFICERS
HAVE A WALKAWAY
First and Third
Wards Pal n the Field.

esseS" OF the three wards segregated 70
their section for the purpose of selecting
their candidates for Aldermen. Paul M.
North, J. M. Elliott and A. S. Beymer
were placed in nomination in the First
Ward, and vote was necessary to de-
eide, the choice falling upon the two
last named candidates. In the Second
Ward M. L. Meyer and G. M. CofTman
were the only candidates mentioned and
there were also but two in the Third
C. 3. Govreau and A. Latson-so that
the nominations were unanimous in these
wards.
A committee to fill vacancies was the
next thing in order. and Dr.. z. 7. Roberts.
VIM Matthews and Leroy 3. Elser were
chosen to fill this responsible position.
Then came the aA-important question
of choosing a name for the party. In
suggesting a title Rev. Davenport spoke
Of the "hocus pocus" by which they had
lost the right to the old name under
which they had waged several victorious
battles, He moved that they take the
name, independent No-License Party"
Uncle Billy" Matthews took exception
to the ''no-lieense" part of the name
He SAID that the saloon question was no
longer an issue. and moved to amend by
dropping the "No-Lieense." Rev. Daven-
port was up in arms right away, insist
ing that the saloon question was an issue.
otherwise this convention would not
have been held. This seemed to be the
opinion Of the majority for the amend
ment failed to carry.
In order 20 guard against possible
infringement Of Law in ;he use of the
word "No-License". which was the name
of another party. it was upon motion de-
eided to give the party a secondary name
OF Independent Taxpayers" which the
Vacancy Committee was empowered to
substitute should it see ft. -
And thus. having provided for every
contingency that in the opinion Of those
present might arise. the convention ad-
iourned to give the force Of notsries an
opportunity TO secure the names OF the
necessary fifty voters upon their patti
tons.
A. the same time that the above con-
vention was in progress. another devoted
body OF men were quietly engaged in
securing the signatures TO a petition hav-
ing for its object the placing Of yet an
ether party name upon the ballot. Their
efforts were successful and by Monday
afternoon the Prohibition party was in
the field. Their candidates are Identical
with those Of the Citizens ard No-Lieenss
parties-,he names of whose nominees
have not been changed from the publish
ed list Of last week. excepting to substi-
tute E. J. Kellogg for 3. W. Bell. who re-
fused to make the race for Alderman in
the Third. The Vacancy Committee Of
the Prohibition party is A. }. Stewart and
c. o. Clark.
As the Enterprise goes to press this 's
the situation and there is but little liksli-
hood that any further changes will bs
made in the list Of nominations, although
We understand that some Of the eandi-
dates have not as yet filed their accept
anes Of nomination. -t ~