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Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
ARKANSAS VALLEY NOTES
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1t is reported that the American Beet
Sugar Company are considering the ad-
visibility of constructing beet dump at
Delta, the new siding recently constructed
by the Santa Fe. half way between
Lamar and Prowers. The agriculturists
for the American Beet Sugar Company
will soon canvass this territory and as
certain the exact wishes and intentions of
the beet growers under the Fort Bent
Canal Since the directors of the canal
have succeeded in disposing of the oond
issue recently voted. and the contract
for the construction of the dam has been
awarded, and since the water supply for
the coming season seems assured. the
farmers under this canal are becoming
more and more interested in the raising
of large acreage of beets for the Lamar
factory-Lamar News.
The Holbrook correspond mt to the La
Junta Tribune says: The Ho brook peo-
pie are feeling very iubiIant over the fact
that they have their reservoirs stored full
of water. They now contain 1900 acre
feet. This will insure an abundance of
water for the coming season. We GER
tainly have the most complete irrigation
system of any ditch in the Arkansas VAL
ley, having the reservoirs right DIT home
near the headgates, where they Can De
conveniently filled during all kinds Of
weather. At the Arkansas Valley Ditch
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
w. c. T. u. Notes.

AN evening with famous people" was
most enjoyable. Mrs. Latson gave a
poem from Francis Willard. and told the
origin of the womers organization. the
W. C. T. u, being the largest organiza-
ton in the world, having membership Of
over 100000. Mrs Mayo gave most
intere sting account Of the many inven-
tions Edison has made. and how from a
poor boy he has made himself the most
famous man of his time Miss Orwell
in most charming manner gave the
story Of two cities, Paris ano London,
which was most heartily enjoyed. Mrs.
o. C. Frantz gave very fine reading
which was splendid sppeal for temper
anco. Mr.. Geo. Hutto rendered two
solos, followed by temperance songs by
the audience. Refreshments were served
and general social time enjoyed. |
think we like to meet with Mrs. Cook fer
she is such a splendid hostess. Our next
meeting will be with Mrs. Latson Feb %
at $50 Rev. F. w. Collins will be the
leader. Subject, Temptations we meet.
al are cordially invited to attend.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
PATTERSON VALLEY.

Mss Lulu Benner is spending a few
dsps with Miss Margurite Farmsr.
A mothers meetIng was held at the
home of Mrs Frank Sickenberper last
Tuesday afternoon
A. L. Hadley went to St Louis Friday
with four carloads of cattle.
Miss Mildred Siokenberger is very III
this week.
C. E Delong shipped three carloads of
sheep to St Louis Saturday.
DR.. Weaver will preach at the Woman
school house next Sunday. Everyone is
invited.
c. L. Umstead met with very painful
accident on Saturday. While on horse
and trying 10 drive some cattle out of d
field the horse slipped and fell on his leg.
breaking some bones in his ankle 1t is
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
EUREKA

W. Edgar and family leave this week
for Maxwell.N. Nj.
E. ". Kraus this week moved onto
the Babcock place that he recently
bought.
Mr.. snd Mrs. Clyde Daugherty enter
tanned at dinner on Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey Conner. Mrs. Fred Rose. Mrs. J.
F. Shock and Mrs. Otto Binkley of
Durango.
Mrs, S. Staudlea of Rocky Ford is the
guest of her daughter Mrs. H. E. Kelsay
this week.
Grover Weybright wife and babe and
Ab Weytright left yesterday overland
for Arkansas.
John Kennedy has gone to New Mex
leo to run an engine in the Winburn saw
mill.
George Kennedy went to the Cedars
on Wednesday. so of course it will storm.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
SCHOOL NOTES

Mr.. Fawcett of the State Prison Rs-
form Association gave interesting talks
10 the pupils in the different build ngs OIL
Thur sday OF last week.
Representatives of the G. A. r visited
the country building in the forenoon ofFeb
18th. Lincoin's Birthday. and the grade
buildings in town IN the afternoon OF the
same day. Interesting addresses were
delivered by the Old Soldiers. and these
were much enjoyed by the yuung people.
In the High School the annual Patriotic
Exercises will be held at $3.50 p, m. on
the twenty second. Washinyton's Birth
day. The exercises will be IN honor of
Lincoln and Washington. and the mem
beers of the local G. A. R. Post will at
tend in body. An Interesting program
is bsing prepared and general invitation
to attend is extended to the public.
Under Miss Fraseur's direction. the
Sophomore girls entertained their moth
ers and other lady friends after school on
Tuesday afternoon. DAINTY refreshments
and luncheon al otcs.h The airls had
prepared. were Sc e''7df % occasion
was most psa.sn .esI who were
present.
The annual report which determines
the standing Of our High School as re-
CARDS the acorediting tsr cGDse Entrance
without the examinas on Of cSr graduates
has been sent to the State University
and will be passed upon late in March,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

Ed Dogs of Pueblo is visiting w Rubey.
Grandma Rubey returned home We'd
nesday, after an extended visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Sarah Allison of Manzan-
ola.
Pat McElroy and family moved east of
Rocky Ford on Monday, where he has
accepted position as road overseer.
Some of the Patterson valley ladies'
spent Monday with Mrs. J, W. Beatty
of Manzanola,
Miss Laura Swink spent Wednesday
evening with Mrs. Joe Elmer.
Mrs George Hallows is visiting her
parents in Colorado Springs few days
this week.
Mr., and Mrs s. C. Warren entertained
Mr., and Mrs. Chas. Mcclure Monday
evening.
Mr. Mccave of Ordway brought 800
head Of cattle Tuesday to be Fed on the
Geo. Hallows place.
Mrs, Win Barrett and baby are spend
ing a few days with Mrs. Dave Call.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Yetter moved to
Manzanola Monday to make their future
home.
Mrs. B. F. Zimmerman is enjoying a
visit from her mother. Mrs, Thomas Of
Victor.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
ARRANGE SPEED PROGRAn
And Other Events for Next Arkansas
Valley Fair

There was a full attendance of the
board of directors OF the Arkansas VAL
ley Fair Association on Friday last. when
preliminary arrangements were made for
our big fair of 1912
A communication was presented from
the AmerieanTrotting association. asking
our association to send its vote for or
against the present rule barring hopples
on four years-od or under in 1912; on
ive-years-od or under in 3: on six
years old or under in 1914. after which
date hopples are barred. 1t was ordered
that this association votes to retain the
present rule"
The dates of the Rocky Ford fair were
fixed for the week of Sept. 2. to accord
with the arrangements made at t recent
meeting of the Santa Fe Racing Circuit
Approval was also given to the employ
ment of J. W. Brauer of Colorado Springs
as official starter for the entire circuit.and
of the selection of W. Brown of Rocky
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

TUESDAY. SEPT. 3
Half mile trot or pace. ;year olds and
under. best 3 In ;. purse -.------------ SEQ
Quarter lie pony race for boys and girls
under Is PONIES II hands or under 80
WEDNESDAY. SEPT.
2:25 Trot mile heats. best 3 In 5. purse $500
2:t7 Pace, mile heats, best in 5 -- 800
Running dash, ss-mile. selling race $50
Cowboy relay. miles, change each half LIS
Running dash. L.;mile-------------------- 10
WATERMELON DAy. sEFT.
2:l2 Pace, mile heats. best 3 in s. purse $500
2:20 Trot. mile heats. best . III 5------.--- $50
Running dash. Imile----------- 200
Running dash. AZ furiongs -------------- 10
Cowboy relay, miles, change each half l,5
FRIDAY, SEPT.
Free-for- all trot or pace. mile heats 800 s1pO
2:24 Pace. mile heats. best 3 in 5.--------- 500
Running dash. ai-mile 100
Running dash, i-mle----------.---------- 10
Running dash. consolation--------------- 1'D
Pony race for boys and girls under Is,
Amile. ponies II hands or under %
In addition TO above harness ard run
ming events i, was ordered that Hall.
Ryan and Rocker be a commttee to ar
rang for a match game of base ball on
Tuesday afternoon for purse of $780,"
Also that there be arrangements made
for additional attractions during the fur.
such as chariot and wild mule races.
bucking contest, etc.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

hoped that Mr.. Umstead may have a
speedy recovery.
Miss Lulu Benner was pleasantly sur
prised on Friday evening when a number
of friends came in Unexpectedly to spend
the evening Dainty refreshments we're
served and splendid time was enjoyed
by all
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16

Ford as official presiding Judge for the
circuit
The following speed program was
adopted. the harness events being OF the
classes recommended by the circuit:
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1912-02-16
Low Homeseekers' Rates to
a Australia

The Australian government for the state
OF Victoria has authorZ ed, us TO announce
very low return rates excursion by Steam
ship Taliiia on April B. 1872:
First-class round trip ------------ $500 90
second class round trip-----.-.---- $50 90
One way. second class -----.--.-.----- 20 10
'ne way, third-,.iuss- 6i.i0
settlers will have part of fare refunded.
From Melbourne the government Will have
state officials conduct FREE LAND ENCUR-
SlONS TO the different parts Of Victoria. The
Hon William Cattannch. member of theStaic
River aad Water Supply Commission, will be
at our Denver Office on February % He will
be pleased to meet those interested in secur-
ing further information in regard to this trip
and literature on Australia. Write to us at
once for iull particulars.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02
CUPID SENDS MEYERS
BACK TO THE PRISON

pretty romance was nipped in the
bud at the asylum farm yesterday
when George Meyers, an "hon) " ran
was sent back to the state prison with
his privileges taken away from him,
and a woman employe at the asylum
farm was dismissed from the service
of the state.
Meyers Is serving time at the state
prison for killing Thomas Eckhart, a
Salem policeman for which he was
convicted Of manslaughter Meyers
had been a well-behaved prisoner and
II is alleged that his chances were
good for a parole in the near future
He Is n man of some wealth, inherit
ed from his father, and It is said that
he has planned to provide for the edu.
cation Of the children Of the man he
killed by donating $1,000 to the Eek.
hart family
For some time the actions OF Meyers
and the woman have caused the OH.
cials to suspect that the two were be,
coming too familiar The result wa.
that they were warned and both prom.
ised that their future conduct woult
be such that no fault might be found
with them by the authorities
While a picture show given for the
benefit Of the inmates of thu asylum
farm was In progress Meyers wht
with other honor men had the pnyl
lege Of attending, left the hail quietly
His absence however was noted, oul
later he was found in one Of the build
lngs with the young woman emrloye
The case Of Meyers is the second II
which an honor man has been return
ed to the prison for becoming familiar
with female employees.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02
Land Sale
Starts Big
Law Suit

An answer in the case Of Francis
Feller and wife against H. II, Hoff-
man and 3, NJ. Garrett members OF
the Armstrong Townslte Co., County
Recorder u. Eugene Aufrance and
Rollin Caughey, in which the defend
ant corporation appeals TO the court
to set aside the COMPLAINT brought by
Feller and wife to enjoin the filing Of
certain plats and deeds and awarding
It $4,000.
This suit involves 200 acres Of land
near Woodburn belonging to Francis
Feller and wife, upon which the Arm
strong Townste company contracted
to establish q town In the complaint
filed recently by Feller It is alleged
that the townslte company contracted
to plat and lay out townslte on the
200 acres, and dispose Of the lots at
$50 per lot, and act as agents for Mr..
F'eller. II is also alleged that after ar
ranging the contract, the defendants
contracted to erect a 100000 factory
building on the premises in question,
and which would be sufficiently large
TO employ $50 men. The complaint
further AYERS that the defendants have
neglected to erect the building and In
tend to lay out a network Of alleys
and streets over the property which
would render II yalueleBs for agricul-
tural purposes, and that they have
been attempting to sell the property
on the alleged fraudulent and false
advertising that the 100000 building
was to be erected which, It Is alleged,
has not been started, Notwithstanding
the expiration Of the 90 days given
Teller was granted an order enjolning
the defendants from filing the street
and alley plats As further reasons
for wishing the contract annulled, and
the restraining order, the plaintiff al
leges that II the defendants are not
estopped from proceeding with the
false advertising as alleged and the
selling of the lands, he Feller) Will
be subjected to lawsuits in large num-
bers by innocent parties purchasing
the lands on the strength Of the state
monts concerning the factory
The defendants, in their answer on
hlc aver that the contracts are bona
flde, and in full force, and that they
have not had sufficient time In which
to fulfill them They ask that the or
der Of injunction be quashed, and that
they be awarded damages in the sum
OF 10000 on the grounds that they
have not been permitted 10 carry out
the agreement, resulting in their dam
age TO this extent,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02
HOLDEN LEAVES
IOWA COLLEGE
The "COrn Man" Joins ! H c
Service Bureau,
TO HELP PUSH WORK FORWARD
Cooperation Movement for Larger
Crops, Better Roads, More Pros
porous People and
Better Nation.

This marks the beginning OF a new
and greater business service, 1t Is a
cooperative movement for larger
crops, better roads, happier homes,
more prosperous people, and a richer
and better nation. That is to say,
the I H C Service Bureau proposes to
help do for all the states and for Can
ada what Holden has done for Iowa.
After considering many offers, and
after an investigation of the company
and its works, Professor Perry g.
Holden has entered the service of the
/ H c Service Bureau at Chicago.
Professor Holden is known wher'
ever real agriculture is known. His
whole life is one Of service. He orig
mated the idea of carrying informa-
ton direct to farmers, He Is the fa'
ther of the demonstration train, short
school courses, the corn show, county
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02
school courses,

demonstration farms, and the National
Corn Exposition, AS head Of the ex-
tension department Of Iowa State Col.
lege Of Agriculture he did work
which, Senator Cummlns says, up to
the present time has increased the
wealth Of Iowa $3O,OO00OO.
The object Of the H c Service Blu.
reau is the promotion of agricultural
education, and a cooperation which
will tend to raise the whole tone of
commercial, industrial and farm life.
Since agriculture is the basis of pros.
perity and progress, naturally farm
problems claim first attention. The aim
is higher efficiency, both on and off
the farm.
To do big work a big organization
Is necessary. Not only the bigness,
but the perfection Of the International
organization as well appealed to Pro.
fessor Holden, The big general agen.
cies, scattered all over the United
States and Canada; the statesmen,
travellers and expert machine men;
the 10000 dealers-every one, so far
as possible, is to be made an apostle
of better farming.
For years the International Har.
vester Company has realized the i'm.
| portance OF service. II has spent mil.
lions OF dollars in the perfection of Ia.
borsaying machines, and now the
company is going in for direct service
direct to the farmers, and direct to
the farmers children, that the men
and women Of tomorrow may be more
capable and so more prosperous than
the men and women of today
It is no longer a theory that IL we
are to get the most out Of life we
must raise more per acre, "Inten.
siye farming" is in the air. It is the
battle cry Of peace and plenty. But
raising more is the result of mind
not muscle We must know. And
not only that we must know we
Know, and know why we know. We
must know good seed from bad. right
cultivation from wrong, and the why's
and wherefors Of climates, soils.
fruits, cattle, horses, poultry, and so
forth,
For these things the bureau was
established. But the bureau and
Professor Holden see more than an
average increase OF a few bushels.
They see time coming when farmers
VIII raise twice as many bushels of
corn, wheat and oats to the acre
and like yields Of all other kinds Of
farm products They see a time when
farmers and farmers wives and their
children will think more and work
less Every bushel raised means inst
that much profit and the profits of
the farm promote commerce and IN.
dustry.
After period Of good work in Mich.
igan agricultural college better work
at Illinois, and a great work at Towo
Professor Holden now enters upon a
worlds work While in future Pro.
tessor Holden viii designate Chicago
as home, he says he is not leaving Iowa
he is merely carrying Iowa To tbs
rest Of the world.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02

of motor vehicles to facilitate the pro-
curing of licenses for 1913, and also
to chauffeurs who wish TO be licensed
There are about 1885 motor vehicles
in the state and 1900 licensed chauf-
feurs
The office Of the secretary Of state
will not depart from its rule to assign
license numbers in the order in which
they are applied for The office had
no authority TO grant licenses to au-
tomobile dealers for special demon
stration purposes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02

over the plant, irrespective Of It's ac-
tual worth, but his veto was sustained
by the council by a majority which
showed him to be perfectly in the
right. Rumors wild and varied flew
for a time after the mayor abolished
the measure, but facts and figures
were soon in somewhat wider circula-
tino, and the public, or a goodly por-
ton of 1t, through the columns Of the
press, and on the streets, congratulate
ed salem's chief executive for the
fearless manner in which he stood by
his convictions.
What Durbln Says.
Frank W. Durbln, who was mem
ber Of the special committee appoint
ed by Mayor Lachmund to make furth-
or negotiations with the Salem Water
company, declared that two years
ago the company was offered $93O,0OO
for the plant, and at the same time a
bonus Of between $4,000 and $4,000
over and above the actual worth Of the
plant to cover the amount Of improve
ments and extensions made in the past
year by the firm. Mr. Durbin, as the
figures will show on the report filed
at the city hall, that the special COM
mittee was correct in It's estimation Of
the value Of the property, and that If
the deed now on file at the court house
can be construed as sale, the city
offered the company more than the
plant Is actually worth. Other mem
bers Of this special committee were
councilman Lafky and Pennebaker
~ am in favor Of purchasing the
Salem water plant at its true value" "
said Mr.. Durbin, "but in the event it
cannot be bought for such figure, the
city should take steps to compel the
present owners to abide by the fran
chise given the company by the city Of
Salem, namely; Furnish to the people
Of Salem a pure, wholesome and
abundant supply Of water. Insofar as
the water company's franchise is con-
cerned, It is not worth a dollar unless
the holders are compelled to live up to
the provisions contained therein"
Wallace Makes Statement
Paul Wallace, vlce-president Of the
Salem Water company when seen this
morning concerning the transaction,
declared that It was just an ordinary
business transaction, and not at all
mysterious Notwithstanding rumors
to the contrary. He said that the loan
was made In order to enable the COM
pany to Issue more bonds, and It was
no unusual thing for the firm to mort
gage the entire plant Mr. Wallace
states that the entire plant has been
mortgaged prior to the present deed,
and that it was done for the same pur-
pose. He says the money borrowed is
used for refundng covering general
expenses and making improvements,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02
Report Of Sumysldc School.

District No 96, for month ending
November 20, 1912.
No days taught 14h,
Whole number days attendance Sl3.
Whole number days absent 10,
Whole number Of times late 4.
No pupils neither absent or tardy IS
Average number OF pupils belong
ing 223.
Average daily attendance 2l.5.
Per cent OF attendance 964.
No. OF visits by parents /,
Names OF pupils neither absent or
tardy'
Morjory Alexander, Carl Krause.
Harry Krause Cecil Pearson, Gerta
Pearson, Charles REYNOLDS, Henry
snpleton, Herbert Staploton, Solomon
Taylor Charles Taylor, Stella wisuer,
Pearl Wcntheul, Clifford Weatherlu.
Respectfully submitted,
W. f. ROGERS. Teacher
Route No. .. Turner, Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02
HE LADIES GET BUSY AND VOTE
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cast her ballot shortly after o'clock
and is thought to be a good contestant
with Mrs. Davidson of the seventh
ward for being the first woman to cast
a vote in Salem
The woman vote is about equal in
numbers to that Of the men in Ward
NO. 2. Grace Edmundsen cast the
first ballot Voting by both men and
women was strong this afternoon.
In Ward 4, Mrs, G. G. Cans was the
first lady to establish womans right
in that ward. She cast her vote short
ly after the polls were opened, imme-
diately followed by many women. vot-
mg in this ward is fast this afternoon.
In Ward much interest is being
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-02
PLACES MORTGAGE on PLANT.
Continued from page ~

the acutal reason the Salem Water
company has for mortgaglng It's cntre
plant to effect extensions and I'M
provements alone, SO far as can be
learned, no additional real estate has
been negotiated for by the company,
and, owing to the unusual amount Of
improvements and extensions to its
water mains being made last spring,
such an enormous amount Of money
borrowed cannot be fully accounted
for insofar as betterments alone are
concerned, which is the only reasons
cited in the deed for contracting such
a loan
Commenting upon the relative yalu-
alton Of the property as set forth in
the deed now on file with that de-
manded by the company when the city
of Salem was negotiating for It's pur-
chase, Mayor Louis Lachmund had
TINS 10 say TINS mornings
Sets Everybody Guessing.
"Whcn the board Of arbitrators
three years ago undertook to APP
praise the plant they came TO the con
clusion In the shape Of an award that
the property was worth $4,000, In
which the state engineer gave his
O. X.
The matter came mp before the city
council. and after the negotiations the
Salem water company voluntarily re-
duced the price $4,000, thus bringur
the price down to S37t5OO The bill
was passed by the council at his
price, and was vetoed by the mayor ON
the grounds that the price was SiOO,.
GOO in excess Of the plants true valu-
alton.
Now then II the plant is sold to the
Continental and Commercial Trust and
Savings Bank three years after It was
offered to the city Of Salem, and the
purchase price Is only S33OOOO, during
which time they claimed they installed
an electric engine and vast amount
OF betterments IN the shape Of exton.
sions and engagements of water
mains then it is very apparent that
the price asked by the water company
was far In excess Of lts true value
when originally offered to the city Of
Salem
Therefore. the attitude Of the may
or in vetoing the bin was more than
justified, and the position which the
council took in supporting the veto
carried with II an absolute conviction
that the veto should be sustained"
Mayors Act Sustained.
AZ the time Mayor Lachmund vetoed
the proposed bill for the purchase Of
the Salem water plant, he was subject
TO much adverse criticism by many
who were favorably inclined to take