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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-10-29
SOME WEDDINGS
In Which Rocky Ford People Are the
Participants

At the home of the groom on South
Sixth street, Sunday, Oct II. Earnest
Hart and Miss Jessie Davis of Newdale
were joined in the holy bonds Of matri-
mony by Rev. W. H. Stamp. The young
people have large circle Of friends in
this city who wish them every happiness.
At the Christian church parsonage last
Sunday evening Rev. L. v. Stiles per-
formed the marriage ceremony over l. H
Young and Mrs. Florence L. Sullivan
That the contracting parties are too well
known to require an introduction to the
people Of Rocky Ford was amply attested
by the large party of friends that on
Tuesday evening surrounded their home
on South Twelfth street and gave them
a hearty though noisy sendoff.
On Tuesday afternoon Ed Nelson and
Miss Stella Land. accompanied by a few
immediate relatives, went down to La
Junta where in the early evening they
were "made one" by Rev. Ayres. Re-
turning to this city after the ceremony the
young couple spent a few happy hours
and on the early morning train made a
quiet getaway to Greeley. where the
groom recently purchased a controlling
interest in mercantile store. When the
news of the marriage leaked out after
their departure it caused surprise and
some chagrin to tho many friends who
found themselves cheated out Of the OPP
portunity OF personally extending their
hearty congratulations to the happy groom
and his young bride.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-10-29

Miss Jessie Larmore delightfully."- enter
tanned her Sunday school class at her
home on South Fourteenth street on We'd
nesday evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-10-29
A Great Hog.

a special to the Pueblo Chiettain un-
der date Of Oct. l6 says: That hog
raising is a profitable business in the
Arkansas valley was proven today when
the Stauffer meat market gave Bert L.
Brown. a ransher living west Of Rocky
Ford. a check for S45.5o for one hog :.
It was a Duroc Jersey, weighed $50
pounds. and sold at z cents per pound.
The fact that beet factory is located
here is of unestimable value to feeders Of
all kinds Of stock. The beet pulp is sold
to the farmers at nominal sum, and
makes fine feed for cattle. hogs. ETC."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-10-29
PAUL HARDEy IN CHARGE
Bank of Grand County Closed by
State Rar,; Examiner

Paul Hardly. the weIi-known former
citizen Of Rocky Ford. late deputy state
bank examiner. had charge Of the Bank
Of Grand County at Sulphur Springs this
week as temporary receiver.
The state bank commissioner on Mon
day ordered the 'bank closed and placed
Mr.. Hardey in charge. pending an exam
inatlon into the affairs Of the institution
which it is alleged arc in bad shape.
In the meantime C. H. Bowlds. presi-
dent and principal owner Of the bank for
but little over two months. IS under ar
rest charged with the greatest series Of
check kiting in the history Of Colorado.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-10-29
SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORT
Some Interesting Data About Rocky
Ford Ditch

At the meeting of the board Of directors
Of the Rocky Ford Canal Co. on Wednes-
day Secretary Hall submitted his report
for the irrigating season Of 1909. which
was approved and ordered filed with the
water commissioner Of District No. IA. as
required by law. Following is summary
Of the report Of the High Line canal:
FIRST day water used, May S; number
of days water carried. lz2; average daily
amount Of water during season. 1874
second feet; number acre feet used by
canal for season, 5.462 acre feet Crops
irrigated by canal. in acres: Alfalfa,
$500; natural grasses. 800; cereals,
$500; orchards. 1000. market gardens.
500; sugar beets. 5000; eantaloupes.
other crops. 1900.
The board of directors also issued
call for special meeting Of the stock
holders on Nov. 90, to take the necessary
steps for extending the corporate exist
ence Of the company for a term Of twenty
years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-10-29
TAX LEVY IS
MADE 50 MILLS
An Increse of J Mills Over
Last Year
CITY NEEDS MONEY
TO Do BUSINESS
Assessed Valuation Abouty Seventy
Thousand Dollars More Than Last
!. Year-City Engineer Under
Fire.

There was considerable rag chewing"
but very little business transacted at the
regular meeting Of the city council on
Monday night.
Engineer Pingree Of the water plant
precipitated the talk fest" with his bills
for overtime and the aldermen came back
with the inquiry as to where he received
authority for his would-be increase OF
salary, as well as to making some
caustic references to the penchant for
sending out Of town for repairs that
could be made at home. An hour and
half was consumed in the discus sion be-
fore the council gave Mr.. Pingree to un-
derstand that he must hereafter live up
to his contract and receive the authority
Of the mayor for any overtime or pur-
chase Of supplies. etc.
To provide funds to meet the necessary
expenses Of the several departments. as
well as to meet the interest on outstanding
bonds it was found necessary to make
tho city tax levy for the next fiscal year
so mills npon an assessed valuation OF
Sze6.4e2 The levy last year was %
mills upon valuation Of seez.4oo.
This was all the business OF import =
ance transacted and the council at an
early hour adjourned to Thursday even
ing. when it was expected that the $780,
600 band ordinance would be in shape
for first reading. It seems that the ordi-
nance submitted by the bonding company
did not meet with the approval OF the
council. and they had the city attorney
make some changes which in their turn
Dwere not acceptable to the bonding com =
pany. and so compromise ordinance Is
being drawn up to meet the requirements
Of both parties.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-10-29
Nothing Heard from John Crowley

Absolutely no trace has been found OF
Young John Crowley since his sensational
disappearance Of two weeks ago. and all
search for him has been abandoned,
excepting through the reward offered by
Senator Crowley for information of his
sons whereabouts.
It is now believed by all that the young
man did not carry out his suicide threat,
and he is likely in California.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1909-10-29

J.N. Kinney was up before the Pue-
bio chief Of police on Monday. but his
case was vastly different from the ma
jority of visits. He was there to identify
an overcoat that had been stolen from
him during a recent visit and he returned
home with the coat which had been re-
x,vered from q Pueblo "hock shop"
I ne thief Of course was not apprehended.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07
HECKLE SUFFRAGIST.
.Hrs. Snoscden asked Questions
about Ballot.

The fear entertained b. some people
that the public management OF matters
that have heretofore been left largely to
private enterprise win uproot the home
and destroy religion has been proved TO
be groundless in the case OF Mrs. Philip
Snowden, of England So at least she
Informed the League for Political Edu-
cation in an address on political prob
lens and progress in Great Britain given
at the Hudson Theatre yesterday morn
ing.
II have been drinking municipal water
for more years than like TO mention,
she said; II have used municipal milk
and 1 have ridden In municipal tram
cars. ] have walked in municipal parks
and read In municipal libraries. But i
have never experienced the slightest
temptation to desert my Church or run
away with somebody else's husband
Mrs Snowden dces not feel any alarm
either about the feeding of school chill
dren. Municipalities in England are per-
mitted 10 feed school children now, and
as nothing dreadful has happened, Mrs.
Snowdcn is sure that when women get
votes the .eeding viii be compulsory
Although her subject was not woman
suffrage the questions which the audience
was permitted TO address TO her afterward
nearly all related % votes for women one
of the hecklers vas Harold Gorst. lie said
that Englishmen now had to pay taxes on
the property OF their wives. and he wanted
10 know If women. when they had tho vote.
would remedy that injustice. Mrs. Snowden
said she didn't know what women would
do when they had the vote
The 'antis' know" she said. but don't
lZrx
or this kind would be the first that they
would change. They are an injustice. not
to the man. but to the woman. for they are
based on the supposition that the wife is
the property of her husband and that he IS
responsible for her. just as he would be for
his donkey.
why do women want 70 vOtce" asked a
woman in one OF the boxes.
Mrs SnOwden observed that this was a
large order. but answered the question as
follows:
we want the vote not so much because
we want 10 vote-aIthOugh that would be
very Hice-as because we resent the iGdig-
nifty % political status lower than that Of
the most abandoned criminal who happens
TO be outside OF Jail at the hour OF an e!ee-
tion. We are like men in this, that We
would rather govern ourselves badly than
be well governed by other people"
In reply TO another question Mrs. Snow
den said she thought Mrs. PsRkhurst too
optimistic in attributing tbs defeat Of Lib
cIal candidates at the by-elections 10 the
suffragettes.
The suffragettes have done something 90
cause these defeats she said, but the
budget has done more" The budget. she
explained. was the sUbject OF the hour in
Eng,and, and was making the hair of the
dukes stand on end
The house was packed for the occasion
with both sufTrsgists and ''antis-' Mrs
O, II. p Belmont, president of the Political
Equality Association, was in one ot the
boxes with a party of young women. and
in another were Mrs. Gilbert +. Jones and
Mrs. Julian Heath, OF the National League
for the Civic Education OF Women.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07
STATE FED" THIS WEEK.
Large New York Delegation Leaves To-
morrow for Rochester.

\ large delegation OF New York club
women viii leave the Grand Central sta-
tion by a special car az 1870 o'clock to-
morrow morning TO attend the annual con-
vention of the New York State Federation
of Wcmens Clubs. which opens in Roches-
ter on Tuesday. The officers and directors
viii al leave their respective homes for
Rochester this evening.
The programme win cover three DAYS
and a half and a larger attendance Is ex-
pected than az any previous convention
since the federation was organized fifteen
years age.
The addresses in which the greatest in
terest is felt viii be those cf Mrs. J Bor-
den Hartman. of the women's department.
OF the Civic Federation. on Practical Re-
suits Of Welfare Work; Mrs. Philip Snow
den On Politics. Problems and Progress
in Great Britain and Mrs. Gilbert z.
Jones on The Civic Education OF Women"
The last two. although the titles are diplo-
matically non-comInittal, are understood
to represent the suffrage and anti suffrage
elements in the federation.
There Is to be an opening reception on
Monday evening and there will be no lack
Of social affairs during the week. The
Mayor Of Rochester, Hiram II. Edserton,
viii welcome the delegates on Tuesday
morning in the assembly hall OF the Hotel
Seneca.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07

''ruInmsge" in Greece and Rome, where
she has been collecting works Of minor
art, as pottery, jeweiry and household or
namcnts are called. Another has just re-
tired from active work IN Cretan exca-
vations 10 marry an anth7opologist. She
is a Smith College graduate whose work
IN Canea and Gambia has received world
wide recognition. The Metropolitan Mu-
scum points with pride also 10 tho work
- another woman, now Mrs. Solon Borg
lum. VINO. before her marriage. took a
leading part in the most important exca-
vstions IN Assyria.
Connected with the Museum of Natural
History are two women who are recognized
as authorities in their respective depart
ments. one of these Is Miss kissell. whose
specially Is textiles and weaving. She has
just published a paper comparing the work
OF the Congo negro with that OF other black
tribes. Al present she has advanced chron-
ologically 20 the study Of looms. OF which
she is making IA extended collection. She
does not travel In search OF specimens her
self. but spends her time in studying those
IN the museum. I'm passing on their authen-
acity 3Ed In preparing them for exhibition.
The other worker is Miss Diekerson. who
Is said 10 be the leading authority in the
country on the subject OF frogs. Her book
on frogs, which was published about a
year ago. created quite a sensation among
zoolo.ists
Museum work Is one o. the newest fields
for women. and museum workers are of
many kinds. Besides those who work for
the museum itself there are those who
work in the museum for some one else. Ia
England this type OF research worker has
existed for a number OF years. msking her
headquarters IN the British Museum. There
she spends her time among the dusty old
hooks and unintelligible manuscripts. bend
ing her hsok and slrainins her eyesiEht In
~ dilizent search for obscure bits Of his
tori. she Se.s this work for The people
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07

daily and continuous annOyances TO which
they arc subjected. such as various and
somewhat trying expressions Of curiosity
and not little rather contemptuous com.
ment and criticism
For the American research worker, cx-
cept for those who are engaged in an
thropological Investigations among the
Indians. New York i the centre though
there is no institution here that Is similar
TO the British Museum; yet the libraries
and the museums present ample opportu-
nifty for study. one of the librarians AZ
the largest library said that there were
as many women doing research work as
men. but that the men were working 70,
th hemselyes. the women principally for
Others.
The professors tell me-" said the Ii.
brarian. that they prefer 20 employ
women because they are more patient ana
because they have infinite capacity for
taking pains. Some are employed bv
writer's, some by sociological investigators
curio collectors or professional designers
There is young student from the Art
League here to-day who studies ancient
tapestries and heraldic arms in her spare
hours for large firm down town. There
arc always representatives from the mu-
81 ums here who are employed 10 look up
the data for the placards and the editoriat
work"
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07

who have not the time To do Il for them
selves. Historical novelists often do not
hunt up their own local color. but hire one
Of these women 10 do it for them. Profess
sors scientific writer's or biographers hire
''footnote workers. i. e, people who viii
verify their statements by authoritative
reference or collect photography on certain
topics. Sometimes they may havo an In
definite idea of something which they have
read-then it is the duty of these workers
10 trace the statement 10 Its source.
II is trying and exacting work. and the
reward lies only In the attainment. for no
public credit is given for it and the pay Is
usually not large. At first It would not
seem 10 be lofty calling. but II means the
cullins OF innumerabIe interesting bits Of
information and perhaps the discovery Of
some heretofore unnOticcd mistake or even
a brand new fact that may throw light on
much disputed question.
The research worker must be well read.
Well educated and an exceptional lnguist:
she must possess u keen and open mind and
a good natural curiosity. One woman once
spent months trying 10 decipher a manu-
script in a Semitic tongue OF which she
knew nothing at all. But she enjoyed doing
it and worked uncomplainingly. for she
hoped some day TO become a travelling re-
searcher"
travelling research worker is one who
is sent to another town. museum or even
foreign country in search OF data or local
color. The pay is. very good. sometimes it
is as much a share i'm the sale OF the
book wen as n good regular salary-and
the work is intensely interesting and well
paid for the woman who is independent and
original enough to undertake H.. But there
are difficulties 10 be contended with among
people who do not understand why women
should choose 10 potter among musty old
books. \ worker ia Madrid writes of hcr
trials and the difficulties she had 10 ell
counter ia the new field: Through the
kindness of one Of the professors at the
Madrid University ! obtained permission TO
opportunity TO study some valuable manu-
scripts in private houses. The National
and University libraries are open free for
purposes OF study To everybody. The IL
bTariaEs are In general polite and oblisins,
though their surprise that womaa-should
do RESEARCH work is often amusingly evil
dent. l was frequently offered. as much
more convenient and appropriate To my
needs, a clean modern edition Of some Spc-
Ciic work in place Of the 'princeVS' ! had
asked for.
There is no lack Of opportunity for
women 10 study in Spain. provided they
have the patience to face the small but
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07
Little Change IL, the silhouette
Parisiennes Still Cling TO the Long Coat 1ore Full
ness i'm Dress Skrts-Od Cashmere StawIs
Utilized for Stoles. Muffs and Hats

Slon. simple ones o. dark serzes or
tweeds- she wears always for ordinary
morning walks ~ shopping, but FOR after
moons she has variety Of velvet. OF satin
Of cloth and OF silk Ther are trimmed
Nith FUR, scut2che and embroidery. Tho
skirts may be long or short, but alwsvs
her coats are long. sometimes 10 the knees
or Of three-qusrter length or entirely COW
ering the skirt She wore az 2 luncheon
cne day costume OF dark blue velvet ana
black mousssline dc Sole. The skirt thar
dragged an inch or two. was OF the velvet.
over il hung the mousseline tunic SCI IN
me rleats from neck 20 hem. Knee long
III front ~ the back l. drocped a little.
and the pleats were held fast at the hern
BY wide band Of black fur. Al the vs,s,
narrow iet and steel embroidered belt
held them tightly, and fastened in the bsc.
under fower-petslled rcsetts shared
frcm the embroidery. Ciroling the figure.
straight unoei the arms, vas a narrower
hand of embroidery, q little OF II appeared.
anoNe band OF FUR, on the short sleeves
which were hung loosely over tight. long
NelNet ones. Her wrap was a velvet scarf
striped with fur
Cashmere and Paisley shsvis are ,ss-
10 trim gowns. shape -stcles AMI form
--~ ---N-- - Ng4-di ana TENfTS CT
cashmere edged with . band Of black satin
ana finished with a tiny gold cord beau,i-
hed tailored costume Of pale khaki col
oTed serge. The crown Of the bicorDe bst
worn with IT was covered smoothly with
tho cashmere, tho brim with black velvet
Circling the crown, = wide gold ribbon was
ued az the side in an Outstanding bow.
Nile. Sorel Of the Comedie Franca,se
walked into a tea room yesterday wearing
n splendid flchu OF black dotted ernirs
borderod with skunk She had adjusted II
with the point hanging AZ one side: one
long end was flung over the shoulder the
other hung straight down in front. She
carried = large mug Of ermne banded ar
each end with skunk.
\ bridal gown prepared in Paris for IKE
wedding OF young English riri has a
court train Of white brocaded satin. Tho
figures, great roses and the leaves. stand
IN high relief. glossy against the mat
foundation. Under he train the gown is
cf plain white satin. covered with A t,Jpie
Of chiffon embroidered with cooling love
birds IN coarse white silk. 4 long six
fringe finishes IL The gov rs FOR the Two
bridesmaids arc white cloth short. under
tunics OF violet mousselino de sole. Tho
maids are 10 wear large hats and n1urYs
OF shrTod violet tafcta
For the mother OF Tho bride q toilet
New-York tribune., 1909-11-07
TUonen as Research Eyorkers
Some Are i'm Employ of Museums, While Others Pore
Over rusty Transcripts for Private Patrons
Varied and Fascinating Work.

rev of tho thousands Of persons who
enjoy the exhibits az the Metropolitan Mu-
scum Of Art ever stop to think what
work il must be to arrange them. But Il
is fascinating work. Fortunately. and af-
fords employment 20 n considerable num-
Der OF women They look upon the his
tory OF everything that comes in I'm their
respective departments. find out II any
thing similar existed in other countries a.
the same time. put new acquisitions in
their proper historical setting. catalogue
them and collect hibioeraphy. They also
have TO see people who have curios 10
sell, and often this takes a great deaf
OF time. Frequently the things are valu-
able only I'm the eyes OF the possessors
Il they arc rot actual frauds.
'One woman" said the lace expert
brought In 4 most attractive piece OF
seventeenth century lace that might have
sold for 500 at auction. but for which
she wanted s2.c0a. Then came whole
family OF Italians carrying u fancy bed
spread. for which they expected 20 get
Se.eoo. Il took US long time 20 per.
suade them that we hadn't the money and
couldn't use TIE guilt. But some of the
cases are very pathetic. The other day
4 very attractive young girl from Tacoma
caiLc viii an lnolan nflS4h uleSS chi
broidered with beetle wings. The counter
part had been sold to a French actress for
$3.50, /. G.. at the rate of 81 a wing. AS
this dress had $500 wings, she expected
to get 500 for II. II was a beautifuI
thing and quite rare. too. I Judged IL, bun
We hadn't the money. / felt So sorry for
her as she had had so much trouble and
was so in-fitted and unprepared 10 make
her own money. The only thing could do
was to suggest 10 her 10 try 10 sell IL 10
some wealthy woman or some eXtTayagant
actress who might like to wear il as ala
eccentricity or at masquerade. / do
hope she finds a market for f. but I doubt
whether she'll get more than 500 at the
most"
These women haven't had any special
training for their work. They just drifteo
into it, Some have been 10 college and
some have been 20 technical schools. Some
have taught, others have studied art
abroad and a few are bankrupt connois-
seurs. one was stenographer in one of
The curators' Offices and got her knovl-
edge OF her speciality simply by ueins
there. They have very nice times together,
with luncheon club that meets once a
week and stan meetings at least once a
week.
About eighteen women arc employed
in tho Museum OF Art. not only ar
ranging the exhibits. but finding them.
one IS just returning Eron q summers