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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
BETTER FABRICS
viii Be Shown AT State Fair in Pu-
eblo.
Special to The Enterprise:

Special to The Enterprise:
Pueblo, Colo, Aug 25.-ror the
purpose OF increasing the size and
scope OF the Better Babies contest,
now an annual feature OF the Colo
RADIO State Fair. the officers OF the
fair have formulated entirely new
rules for that very popular branch OF
the state exposition.
The age limit will be from u 10
IS months this year The prizes
range IRON a solid gold medal for
the champion to bronze medals GER
tifcatcs OF awards to all those scored
by the physicians. Some few small
cash prizes also are provided.
AT a meeting OF the Pueblo Coun-
ty Medical Society held recently, the
following committee was appointed
to represent the Society at the con-
test: Drs c. Y. Marmadukc. Crum
Epler and W. 7. H. Baker. Joseph
II Ioor was named as Superintcnd-
ent of the contest and full details
may be obtained either from Mr.
Loor or Secretary J. l.. Bcaman OF
the association.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Rocky Ford, Aug. IL.
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners will sit as a
Board Of Equalization in the office of the
County Clerk and Recorder in La Junta,
Colorado. commencing on Sept, l.lel4.
and continuing for ten days.
All persons who are dissatisfied with
the assessment should meet with the State
Board at this time. as the State Board
of Tax Commissioners positively refuse to
grant refund of taxes unless objection to
such assessment has been made to the
Board OF Equalization.
GEO. E. McCAULEY
-l5 County Clerk and Recorder.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
AMERICAN ROAD CONGRESS
Meets in Atlanta, Ga, During Week
of Nov. 9.

Mayor Roberts of Rocky Ford. has
been requested by the Hon. A. b.
Fletcher, president OF the Fourth
Highway Engineer of California, to
name three delegates to attend the
sessions of the Congress at Atlanta,
Georgia, during the week of Novem-
ber 9th.
Forty-scven great organizations are
taking part in the Congress under
way Association and the American
Automobile Association. In his let
ter to the mayor. President Fletcher
calls attention to the fact that prac-
tically every state highway commits
sioner will be present and take part
in discussing the important prob
lens of road construction and main
tenance, and that some OF the fore
most men in public life will devote
their attention to the great question
of federal aid to road Improvement,
in an endeavor to work out policy
which may be submitted to the Com
gress of the United States with the
support of the organized road move
ment of America. An important
move bearing upon state legislation
will be made at the session to be held
under the auspices of the American
Bar Association, at which joint
committee, appointed at the 1913 Con-
gress. will report progress in compi-
lation and suggested revision OF state
road laws. The creation of COM
mission participated in by each state
to work out revision of the road
laws will be urged. The National
Civil Service Reform League will
hold an exceedingly important ses-
sion on the merit system in road ad-
ministration.
President Fletcher calls attention
to the exhibits 10 be made by the
United States Government, the
states. and more than a hundred OF
the leading manufacturers at the
Congress, which will illustrate every
known method. material and equip
ment for road construction and main
tenance. He urgest that the city and
county be officially represented, as
the Congress is in reality training
school where great amount OF use
ful information can be obtained
through attendance at lectures with
leading specialists in road and street
work. and the collecting OF the many
instructive bulletins which will be
available for distribution.
The headquarters OF the Congress
are in the Colorado Building. Wash
ington. d. G., in charge OF |. ).
Pennypacker, Executive Secretary.
and the exposition is in charge Of
Charles p Light. Business Manager.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
CUPID IN 4 STOCKING BOX
Girl Maker Of Hosiery Springs Joke
That Leade Her and Young
Southeener to Altar.

Reading, Pa.-Engaged and married
within a week was the speed record
established by Dan King of Miami
Fla, and Miss Ruth Salen. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Salen. The
romance began when Mr.. King found
the name of Miss Salen in a box OF
stockings received at the department
store in which he is employed at
Miami, Fla. He wrote to Miss Salen,
and correspondence followed, result
ing in friendship. Mr.. King came to
Reading a week ago and met Miss
Salen for the first time. 1t was love
at first sight, and the marriage re-
suited. Miss Salen was employed at
the Nolde G Horst stocking factory
and she put her name in n box OF
stockings as joke.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
ENFORCE SPEEDING ORDINANCE

Since the deplorable accident of We'd
nesday evening much unfavorable COM
ment has been heard by The Enterprise
of the laxity with which the speeding
ordinance has recently been enforced.
Riders, especially of motorcycles, have
lately been allowed to race the streets
at will, jeopardizing the life and limb
of pedestrians. Instances could be
given, We're it necessary of at least
three of our citizens who have narrowly
escaped being run over by speeding
automobiles and motorcycles during the
past week while crossing our streets.
The Enterprise hopes that this warn
ing will be needed by the city author
tiles and that they'll see to the enforce
ment of the speed ordinance before the
city has damage suit on its hands or
some of our people are MANNED or
killed.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

1t Is hoped that everybody who is
Interested in the general welfare of the
community will be present at the different
meetings to be conducted IN the city,in
the interest of our youth. by Theodore
Hanson who is the superintendent of the
National Public Welfare League. The
campaign will begin with a mass meeting
for men Sunday afternoon at the Christian
church when Mr.. Hanson will speak on
The Other Fellow"
The schedule for the series of addresses
and meetings is given below. and we can
assure the public that this campaign is
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
STATEMENT OF CHARLES NJ.
CORLETT
Candidate Before the Republican Pri-
mary for Congressman From the
Third Congressional
District

am native OF Nebraska. Have
lived in the San Luis Valley for
twenty-five years. The Colorado re-
ports will show my experience as q
lawyer. ! am engaged in the cattle
raising. sheep raising and sheep feed
ing business, and farming.
Have assisted in the establishment
OF some OF the largest irrigation
plants in the state. Believe in law
and order and that all armed resist
ance TO the Government of the state
and nation is treason.
am dcsirous Of starting the
wheels Of the million dollar sugar
factory here, which is now idle, and
assist my ncighbors in Bent. Prov
crs and other counties in starring
their factories.
| am a serious believer in protect
ing American labor and American in
dustries whenever and wherever
needed 10 the end that our own pco-
Pile may do our own work and fur
nish us the goods we need. am
against the present tariff where it
protects eighty-iiye per cent OF the
products OF New Jersey and places
scvcnty-fivc per cent OF the products
OF Colorado on the nee list.
| have a family OF seven children
all grown. ! am heavy tax payer
and have made success OF my own
business. and If elected Congressman
Tor the third district will cudeavor
to serve the whole people OF this dis
trict with that same fidelity and zeal
withwhich | have tried 10 serve my
clients. for a quarter OF q century in
this place.
My friends feel that on account OF
my being identified with the various
industries alluded 10, ! would in a
them al Washington.
CHARLES NJ. CORLETT.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
TRYING TO STEAL A PRISON
Bold Robbers Move PleasantviIle
Lookup 80 Feet-"cop" Locks
Self Out

Atlantic City.-A new brand of thief
is worrying the three policemen
of Pleasantville, a suburb of this re-
sort. The two by four" jail there
will hold seven persons. if they sit
close together. One night the lock-
up was moved, but no particular at
tention was paid to it. But on an
other night it moved again at least 30
feet from its assigned spot Then
the investigation began.
Now the cops are trailing the mis-
creants who tried TO steal the Jail.
To add to the troubles of the force,
Patrolman Krewson lost his keys, and
when he made an arrest and attempt
ed to place the prisoner in the bas-
tile he found himself locked out.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Clock Long Idle Starts up.

Waycross, Ga.-Moving a clock
about mile to Waycross caused it to
start running after it had refused tc
operate for seven years. Everything
possible had been done during the
seven-year period to make the clock,
one OF the ornamental variety, get
busy. but when it was placed in the
new house recently to which its own,
ers were moving it started running
and has been giving no trouble since.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
PUBLIC WELFARE
Movement VIII be Started Here with
Sunday Mass Meeting

Sunday. Aug. 30, 3p. m. Men only.
Christian church. Subject. The Other
r Fellow"
Sunday. S p. III. Mass meeting for
everybody. Presbyterian church. Sub
ject. "Community Welfare"
Monday. 3 y. IN. Mass meeting for
women. High school auditorium. Snb-
ject. "Child Training"
Monday. p. m. Mass meeting for
all citizens. Baptist church. Subject,
Conservation"
Tuesday. p. IN. Mass meeting for
women. High school auditorium. Sub
ject, Child Supervision"
On Tuesday at $ p. NJ. in the Metho-
dist church Dr. Hanson will give his
lecture on THE Flint Face" This
lecture is one of great power and i'm
portanee to every man and woman in
the community.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Met After So Years

Laporte, Ind.-While seated in a res.
taurant. James Terry learned that
stranger with whom he was talking
was John Blakely of Grand Rapids,
Mich, whom he had nursed back to
health during the Civil war The men
had not seen each other in 80 years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

For the next two to four weeks will
be in Denver taking a special post
graduate course. DR.. Lineger. a graduate
dentist from the Western Dental College,
will he in my Office until my return.
DR.. z. T. Roberts
Rocky Ford, Aug. IL. -l5
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
W. J. Cleveland. D. v. M.
Graduate Veterinarian
lone Ford 6l3, office All So Main

Drs. VanAntwerp have added to their
equipment the Mcintosh Polysine Gener-
ator. which is the latest production of
The Mcintosh Electrical Company, and
are now prepared to give the most beae-
fetal and improved scientific electrical
treatment Southwest corner Moore &
Goblin Block.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

For sae-Full two story.s room modern
except heat. Best house in town for the
money. Close-in location and the upstairs
rooms will pay for the property, easy
terms M. U. Randel. sol N 9th, Rocky
Ford Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

en- the name Fortunes Spectacles. ="
These curious devices are believed by
some to have talismanic virtue, in
that if one crawls through the ring.
he will be able to accomplish all he
undertakes. The size of the rings
is such that no great dexterity is re-
quired to perform the feat.-Popular
Mechanics.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Our work is the best. Frank E. Garity
sos S. Main. Cleaning, pressing and
repairing. Phone West 200.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

For Sale.-One full blooded Jersey bull,
3 mos. old; good shape and color. Price
$40 il taken at once. F. c. Aver. Timpas
Colo, lltf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

house and desirable location facing City
park. Apply at 4o8 So Eleventh street.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Fifty-two Music Lessons free. Get
the right piano and the price will be
right. 4o4 South Main St. T. j. Hill.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Notice to Exhibitors

In the flower department potted plants
will be received all day Tuesday. sept. il.
Cut flowers will be received until noon
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Lillian Bailey. Supt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Several good farms for rent at Lamar
with good water right. See American
Beet Sugar Co. at Rocky Ford. Colo. Il 4
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

For sale-Thorough bred Jersey COW 4
years old. fresh July 18th. dandy-also
fine heifer calf. FIN. Daniels zOz S.
l4th St.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Beauty Culture and Hair Weaving.
F. E. Brown 5o2 South Tenth. Phone
Ford 265. -6tf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Wanted.-5oo bu.. winter wheat; high
est market price paid. Merk's Poultr,
Farm. lltf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
GOOD LUCK IN JAP TALESMAN
Fortunes spectaeles" Believed te
Possess Talismanic Virtue by
the Japanese.

New York.-Travelers in Japan
often see curious stone rings support
ed on pillar. to which have been Civ
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Remember the fifty-two free Music
Lessons. T. J. Hill Music Store. 404
South Main St.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Lost-A gold fob chain with Knight
Templar watch chain. $40 reward will
be paid to the person leaving same at the
Rocky Ford National Bank. IA
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Loss.
Prefer loss before unjust gain; for
that brings grief but once; this for.
ever-Child.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Power.

Most powerful is he who has him
self in his own pover.-Ssnaca-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
LOYALTY Of Men,

The unbought loyalty of men is the
chief defense of nations.-Burke.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Notice To Watermelon Growers.

Al! those who will have watermelons
for the melon pile at the Fair Grounds
by postcard. or telephone Ford
2z5.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Over 1000 Patients

treated in Colorado. A large stock of glasses
aud artificial eyes on hand large proper
tIon of headaches. hysteria insomnia. chorea
tSt. Vitus Dancel, nervous prostitution hailu-
cination. stomach troubles and other physical
maadles. when of nervous nature. are
,aused by eye strain. The removal Of the
cause effects a permanent cure.
Physicians especially are invited to call
and Investigate his methods of correcting
errors of refraction.
DIR. Sapero has been practicng in Colorado
for many years. He Is graduate of the
leading medical colleges OF Europe and
this country. and is licensed to practice by
the State Board of Medical Examiners OF
Colorado and other states.
References furnished from some of the
leading citizens of Rocky Ford and vicinity
now under treatment.
Remember. DIR. Sapero does not experiment
He cures where others fail. over II years
practical experience.
Thousands OF testimonials from grateful
patients whom he has cured. furnished ON
demand.
DIR. sapero has been visiting Rocky Ford
regularly for over 10 years.
II you desire to consult the Doctor, please
make appointments early.
Consultation and Examinations
for Glasses Free.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Announcement

JAMES 3. NYEN
Chairman Watermelon Committee.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28
Achievement.

Some people never get any higher
than a towering rage.-Ashley Sterne
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-08-28

Wanted-Man's bicycle. must be
bargain: F. M. Daniels. zoz S. IA tn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-28
NEGROES SHOOT UP
TOWN Of FREMONT

Fremont, N. c.. aug. 27,-About
7:4b last night Chief Of Police OVERLY
received a phone message from
Frank M. Aycock. who lives about five
miles from Fremont. saying that three
negroes In a Ford automobile in pass
Ing had slowed down and cursed him
while standing near the road.
When asked to drive on they fred
four shots at Mr.. Aycock. Thereupon
he ran into the house for his gun,
firing once at the negroes, who had
speeded toward Fremont. At s
o'clock Chief Overly met the car In
front OF the postoff1ce, attempting to
arrest the negroes All the negroes
jumped out on the opposite side of the
police, starting In different directions.
The chief called to them to halt One
negro fired at the police. the ball 60
ing astray. but near enough to be felt
When the negroes failed to stop the
chief fired on one. the ball going
through his right shoulder. then
through the plate glass front of the
postoffice. The chief arrested this
negro.
The negro who did the shooting ran
down the sidewalk or Main street,
firing one shot at Mr.. f. c. Cobb, who
was standing in his store door with
a chair drawn to stop him This bail
missed Mr.. Cobb. but took effect in
Mr. T. B. Yelverton's leg. Mr.. Cobb
then threw the chair at the negro,
knocking him in the gutter. the negro
dropping his pistol. He raised on his
all-fours and reached for his pistol
When on his feet again Mayor Whit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-28

pradstreets tomorrow will say Tor
Richmond and vicinity.
Trade is generally unsettled. Buy
ing at the South is on very oonser-
yasive basis because OF the uncertain
conditions surrounding the marketing
OF the cotton crop, Orders In most
lines for immediate shipment are be-
ting received In fair volume, but few
future orders are being booked. and
cancellations are numerous II Ia es-
ttmated that $4,000 industrial employees
are Idle In thia territory because of
recent shutting down of plants. One
lumber plant IN this territory has
closed down. throwing out OF employ
ment $500 persons. Lumber. iron and
metals are particularly quiet The
cotton crop IL In good condition. and
picking has been commenced In some
sections In the brtEht tobacco belt
some sales have been made. and buyers
for some OF the larger tobacco manu-
facturers are now back the mar
ket The sun cured tobacco crop will
not be more than nifty per cent OF
the average Retail trade Is fair. Col
iections are generally slow.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-28
Hear Ts1unct,on October 1.

Albany. Aug. 27.--Arguments on the
appeal from the order of Justice Sea-
bury denying the application of Will
liam J. Schieffelin. counsel for the
Citizcns union, for an Injunction to
prevent the calling OF the constitu-
tional convention next spring, were
set down by the court of appeals to-
night for October l. The application
sought by the Citizens union also seeks
to restrain the election boards from
proceeding with preparations for the
election OF delegates to the conven-
uon. on tho ground that fraudulent
voting in New York city was respon-
sible for the majority vote on the
question. Attorney General Carmody.
who is opposing the application, re-
Gently submitted a brief. setting up
that 1000 votes for the proposition in
Brooklyn were not recorded.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-28
JONES ACCORDED
ROUGH TREATMENT

afstertai
on the

ralph G. Jones. a yScU pisterfai
student who was arrested kS<S on the
charge OF failing TO pay his hotel
bin because, IA he explained. he was
out of funds. left yesterday for Wash
inrton, y. c., where he has relatives,
after his fne had been paid by those
who offered 10 assist him and after
the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac railroad company had rendered
his n pass to that city.
Jones complained OF the treatment
which he received at the police sta
ton here. where he was locked up for
tho night He told that he was re-
fused a glass OF water and the use OF
telephone to call friend. who might
have baiied him out was also refused.
! His account OF his treatment received
| at the City Jail WAS that he was both
cred with vermin during the entire
night he was forced to spend without
| q mattress.
When he told Justice Crutchneid the
next day of the way he was treated
| Mr.. Jones said that his account of the
| treatment accorded him was the sig
1 nal for an outburst from tho Jurist
who told him that he would give him
permission to both telephone and wire
from the City jail. Mr.. Jones said
however. that upon reaching the jail
both OF these privileges were refused
him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-28
ll0InEn VIOLENT
RISE N WHEAT IS
DAYS Sensation
HIGHEST FIGURES TOUCH AT
oPENTNG-QUoTATuoNs DROP
BACK SHARPLY LATER.

New York. Aug. 27.---Anorher vto-
lent rise in wheat on top OF the al
ready extraordinary advance that has
occurred in the past few days pro-
vided a sensational feature In the
financial district today, The high
figures were touched on burst OF
speculative buying at the opening,
Thereafter quotations dropped back
rather sharply. There was a disposi-
ton In some quarters 10 regard fel!s
movement in wheat as greatly over
done. Undoubtedly speculation 10 at
tho moment running riot In the wheat
market principally, II seems. as the
result OF well-founded inferences that
the European war IL likely TO he
longer one than was al FIRST thought.
In any movement of the kind. violent
reactions are 10 be expected. But II
10 not safe to say that the highest
prices have even yet been seen. The
fundamental position OF wheat, 1t
must be remembered. ts enormously
strong Foreign trade authorities
predict that II the war lasts twelve
weeks /, will so interfere with Euro
peau Agriculture that famine Will
proha bly, result next year.
The weekly statement Of the Bank
Of England WAS an extremely inter
esting document Under all the cir
cumstances the showing is entirely
gratifying. Comparisons with condi-
tons In normal times are worthless.
but IL is sufficient 20 say that the bank
has strengthened its position material
~ in the past week. The immediate
results OF the emergency measures
taken By the authorities f. most re-
assuring The gain OF s2T.600.ooo in
gold is the salient feature of the ex-
hibit. Presumably this includes the
gold collected IN the new depositaries
IN Canada and South Africa now
counted as gold actually In the vaults
Of tn. bank In spite Of the increase
In reserves Of over ss5.soo.o00 the
ration of reserve 20 liabilities i'm
proved only from Is "a per cent TO
II 7-s per cent. This WAS due to
the fact that hhe bank is still follow
ing its policy Of extending acconmo-
dat.ons freely where required
The receivership Of the Internntion-
al Pump concern did not excite sur
prise. The company has been In
financial difficulties for some time
and me state Of CONSTRUCTED credit
fore.ha dowed such action.
Washington dispatches brought 1T
tie No. - stimulate serious financial
discuss on Apparently progress Is
being made toward threshing out Of
methods TO meet the real needs OF the
estuat ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-28

ley rushed out unarmed. calling to
him to halt, at which time he fred
point blank at the mayor, the mayor
jumping backwards and tho ball go
ing astray. After running q few steps
he threw his arm over his left
shoulder and fred the second time
at the mayor, ball going through the
glass front of F. b. Mayoe's drink
parlor. Then running few steps
further he fred the third time at the
mayor. the ball going astray. Turn
Ing the corner of Main street he cross
ed Sycamore street and hid behind the
building occupied by w. G. Peedin. Al
this point crowd rushed upon him
and caught him while trying to escape
over a high fence. The third negro
escaped at the beginning. After be-
ing treated by local physicians. Mr..
Yelverton was rushed Off on the 10
O'Clock train to the Wilson s4na-
forum. His injury. though painful. is
not considered serious.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-28
NORFOLK STEAMER
CHASED BY CUTTER

Norfolk. Va, Aug. zT.-Faiiure OF
the steamer Chesapeake, Of the New
York and Baltimore Transportation
company. to stop alongside the United
states revenue cutter Ononda.e an
chored of Cape Henry enforcing the
United States neutrality laws, when
ordered to do so by signals from the
cutter. caused the steamer to be
brought to halt yesterday afternoon
when several miles above Cape
Charles by three shot fired across her
bow by the Onondaga, which chased
her up tho coast
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-28
NEGRO CUTS SPOUSE
WITH BUTCHER KNIFE

Norfolk, Va. Aug. 27.--Mary Har-
ris, colored. is in the hospital AZ the
result OF scalp wounds and severe cuts
across her face. inflicted by her hus-
band, Robert Harris alias Jimmie
Middleton. with butcher knife dur
ing quarrel yesterday. shortly after
noon.
Patrolman I. 3. Brown took Harris
OF Middleton into custody and lodged
him In Jail pending a hearing. after
The extent of the woman's injuries
have been developed