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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
PERcHERONS IN FAVOR
Best Adapted to Demands of
User of Draft-HorSe.
They Do Well in Cotton Fields of South
and Wheat Fields Of Canada
Stand Hard Work Better Than
Any Other Breed.
(By E. E. HENDERSON,

10y L. L. HEN DERSoN.)
The Percheron has proved himself
to be the breed most adapted to the
demands of the user of the draft-horse.
in all sections of the country.
They do well on the cotton fields of
the South and in the wheat fields of
Canada. They are popular in the East
and in the West. On the farm they
are the farmers mainstay.
In the city they are able to with
stand the hard work better than any
other breed. witness the fact that
dealers often pay as much as $50, in
the hundred. for horses bearing that
indelible Percheron color. gray. more
than for horses of similar quality but
lacking that trademark.
The demand OF today is for horse
that can stand the strain of long
hours, pulling heavy loads over all
kinds of roads. for a horse that is
prompt and yet quiet. one that can
move the heaviest of loads and yet,
when the occasion demands 1t, can get
up and go. The Percheron seems to
be the one horse that can fully fill
these requirements.
corn-belt farmer is economy of main
tenance. The horse to be desired is
not only one that can do a large days
work. but one that will do 1t on a
minimum of feed. A case in point:
We have in one of our teams a pure
bred Percheron mare Of 1900 pounds.
Her team mate. carrying a large
percentage of the blood OF another pop
ular breed. weighs about the same.
These two mares do exactly the
same work, have the same attention
and yet the grade mare eats 20 per
cent more feed daily than does the
purebred Percheron. Even then she
is not in the condition OF her mate.
While the Percheron is smooth, and
in fine condition. the other Is thin and,
to the eye. unlovely.
have a communication from one
of the leading importers in the United
States. in which he states that he can
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24

sold to advantage. A good tanning
mill or other cleaning device will re.
move the lighter seeds as we'll as most
Of the portions of pods and stems.
while special set of sieves will re-
move the weed seeds and small stones
and clods which differ in size from the
alfalfa seed
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
Photo Engravers Want More Pay.

Denver.-The Photo Engravers' I'm
ion of Denver notified the State In
dustrial Commission that the organ
ization will begin negotiations with
the employers for changes in working
conditions and pay. The notice was
given in compliance with the new in
dustrial law, which requires that the
commission be informed of actions of
the kind.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
FACE BATHING WITH
cutieura Soap Most Soothing to Sen.
sitive Skins. Trial Free.

Especially when preceded by little
touches of Cuticura Ointment to red.
rough. itching and pimply surfaces.
Nothing better for the skin, scalp.
hair and hands than these super
creamy emollients. Why not look your
best as to your hair and skin?
Sample each free by mail with book
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. KY,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
Twenty-Five Per Cent More Gold.

Denver.-Thomas Annear. superin-
tendent of the United States mint in
Denver, announces gold and silver
increase from Colorado points which
will total from $S,O00,000 to 100000
900 in a year il the increase keeps up
to the mark It has made for the last
three or four months.
I'VE run about $20,000.o0O year in
gold and silver from points outside
Colorado and about the same amount
from points within Colorado" declared
the superintendent During the last
three or four months there has been a
remarkable increase, running between
twenty and twenty-five per cent in
both volume and the number of places
shipping to us. That is, both as to the
total and as to the different properties
which must be working. else they
would not be making shipments. This
is not a theory or prediction: 1t is
a fact shown by gold and silver de-
posits. It can mean only one thing.
and that is revival in the mining
business. A curious feature of the in
crease is that it is coming almost en-.
tirely from Colorado"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
II Made a Difference.

How far is 1t to the next town."
the motorist asked the farmer along
the road.
Bout ten miles as the crow flies, i"
said the farmer.
Yes, | know" said the motorist.
but, you see. the crows riding with
me today"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
Will Show Prosperity Oct. 4.

Denver.-An event that is sched-
uled to take the place of Denver's an
nual fashion show and which probably
will exceed Easter in the matter OF
dress splendor, has been arranged by
the merchants of Denver. Oct. 4.
which will be known as dress up
day. every man. woman and child in
the city is supposed to don his or her
best and sally forth to make Denver
the best-dressed city in the country.
"Dr-ss-up" day was initiated by the
merchants as a means of demonstrat-
ing Denver's prosperity by ocular
means.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
RECLEAN THE ALFALFA SEED
Profitable to Remove All Small Ciods,
Pieces Of Stems and Pods-Fan-
ming Mill Does Work.

Alfalfa seed as it comes from the
machine is not usually in marketable
condition. 1t contains small stones.
clods. pieces of stems and pods, and
often considerable quantity of weed
seeds as well as more or less shriveled
alfalfa seed. These Impurities must
be removed before the seed can be
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
Institute Suit Against earth Estate.

Denver.-For the purpose of sub
jecting the property belonging to the
estate of the late William Barth to
the payment Of an inheritance tax of
at least 100000, Attorney General Far
rar appeared before Judge Rothgerber
of the County Court and secured the
appointment of Ben f. Woodward.
county public administrator, as the
administrator of the estate of the late
Mrs. Charlotte Barth. wife of William
Barth, who died few years prior to
the death of her husband. The sole
heirs as set out in the petition enti-
tied to share in the Mrs. Barth estate
were her husband. William Barth,
and her son Charles. The transfer
was made to the Equitable Realty
Company. just prior to Mrs. Barth's
death. which took place Nov. 27. 1909.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24

Ringing Island" is an old nick
name for England which was SO called
because It was said to have more bells
than any other country.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
STATECAPITAL
NEWS
Newspaper Union News Service.
WILL PAY WIDOW $2,5oo.oo.
Second Husband Killed in Mine Six
Days After Weddinq.'

Days After Wedding.
Denver.-Mrs. Anna Josephine Vicks-
burg, a widow with five children. who
remarked on Aug. 23 and whose sec
ond husband was killed six days later
in mine accident at Silverton. prob
ably will be the first person to obtain
the full death indemnity of $4,000
from the state compensation insur-
ance fund under the workmen's COM
pensation insurance law.
The second husband will killed in a
fall in the Domingo Mining and Mill
ing Company's property. That COM
pany, classed among the small min
ing operators, insured the five men
working for 1t with the state fund by
payment Of a premium Of $66. Now
Mrs Vicksburg, whose husband was
one of the insured miners. in all
probability will obtain the full indem-
nifty of $4,000.
The case is considered striking IL
lustration of the beneficence OF the
compensation law Mrs. Vicksburg's 8
children range from 3 years to 13
years Of age. There are two boys and
three girls in the family. Under the
law she is considered an absolute de-
pendent upon her husband.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
Many Trees NEGLECTED..

By far too many of US seem to think
that after fruit trees or shade trees
are once set out. they need neither
care nor cultivation.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24

COMPOUND uhS uoho
more for me than
anything else, and l
had the best physi-
clan here. / was SO
weak and nervous
that l could not do
my work and suf-
fered with pains low
down in my right
side for a year or
more. I took Lydia
F. Pinkham's Vega
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24

Because some London streets are
too narrow for motor omnibuses to be
turned around. vehicles are being
tried with controlling apparatus at
each end.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
The Last Straw.

What do you suppose killed thai
old miser?''
Il suppose he found he was spend
ing his BREATH
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundress
happy, makes clothes whittier than snow
All good grocers. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
Increase Food pieestibiIity.

1t costs nothing to soak hard grain
in warm water, and when fed to pigs
its digestibility is increased.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
Take ALONG a Hammer.

She-Have you been up to breai
bread with the new bridegroom yet
He-No. I'm not feeling very strong
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
FARMERS WIFE
TOO |LLT0 WORK.
A Weak, Nervous Sufferer
Restored to Health by Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Kasota, MINI. 81 am glad to say
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
SEED FOR NEXT YEARS CROP
Carefully Select Seed and Mark Each
Bag Placed in-Hans Up Out Of
Way Of All vermin.

In order to have the best OF flowers
and vegetables next year. the seed
years crop. Have bags containing
seeds marked carefully and in detail.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED

M IrI/ LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED
Ill AL By cutt<'s 8iaskIss Ps. Low
UAk4SA priced. freah. reliable: prsferred By
Western stochmsn because thsy prs.
test where ether sasslass fall.
writs for booklet and tssttmonials.
is-dsss pkss. Diaskiss Pills 9t.ee
AA0 u.dsss pkss. oiaskiss Pills 4.ee
Use any injector. but Cutters bsk-
fhs supsrsrity Of Cutter products Il due to over ID
ysAH Of specializing in vasslnss aad ssruas shiy.
iRsist Cuttsf's- II unobtainable. order direct
TINE CUTTER LABORATORY. Bsrkssy. CallfsrnlA
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24

Our Automatic Seif-OpeninK Shears should
be In every household. Agents wanted Writs
for particulars f. %. Box 33i. Denver. Colo
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-09-24
IuLllul LllllI4lIll
:1''(()|'|'iii 4 4

II the seed is of Mrs. Browns pansies,
write that on the bag: and any other
Information regarding the plant. the
seed in which you desire to keep.
Then hang the bags up out of reach
OF mice or other vermin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
JAp's HOP HOUSE DESTROYED.
Fire at Independence Tuesday Night
Causes Heavy Damage.

Six hop houses and about $50 cords
of wood were totally destroyed by a
fire of unknown origin in the yard of
Frank Mitoma, Japanese, five miles
north of Independence, just before
midnight, Tuesday night. Shortly af-
ter eleven O'Clock Japanese asleep in
the Mitoma residence were aroused by
the flames, but before they could mob
ilize a fighting force the buildings
were practically in ashes. No cause
for the fire is known to have existed
by Mr.. Mitoma or members Of his
family, although there are several the
ories advanced in Independence to
determine the cause. One is that
tramps carelessly dropped lighted
matches, while another that is given
attention by some is that incendiaries
took vengeance on the owner because
of recent hop-yard labor troubles. The
loss is at least partly covered by in
surance and work has already been
started on rebuilding the houses for
the coming season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
BAND OF GYPsIEs ROUTED.
Marshal Chase Orders Light Fingered
Ones to Move On,

Because they mixed, too literally
their ability as horse traders with
other talents that make the objection
able, about 100 gypsies were mobi-
lized Wednesday afternoon and rush
ed out of Dallas by Marshal Chase
The band, with score or more OF
wagons, came here from Salem, and
was camped short distance north OF
town. Many of the men and younger
women came into the city to garner
from the stores the things their pecu-
liar senses of propriety would not per-
NIT them to buy. At the Vassall &
Company store members of the crowd
made an unsuccessful attempt to
leave the store with various forms of
chinaware, and at the Black grocery
summers choicest fruit attracted
their attention. Rare and curious was
the coin collection that the visitors
offered to merchants in exchange for
purchases, ranging from beer checks
to smooth pennies. Marshal Chase
was not content with getting the gyp-
sizes out of the city, but saw to it that
they broke camp and moved onward.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
ARE STOCK THIEVES ABROAD
Beef Critter Found Dead at Oak Dale
Leads to This Belief.

When James Hubbard returned to
his home at Oak Dale from Rock
Creek last week he was informed that
one of his cows had been missing for
a few days. He instituted a search
for the animal and finally found her
dead in clump of brush about twen-
ty steps from the highway. She was
in a pasture owned by Mr.. Hubbard,
situated Immediately south of the L..
D. Miller place and close to private
road leading from the Hubbard farm
to the public Oak Dale road. The
strange part of it is that she had
been killed at close range with a
shot gun, the shot entering the head.
The animal had been prepared for
skinning, as the hide was split on the
legs and neck, but the person or
persons must have been frightened
away before completing the task. The
COW had been dead several days. She
was fine large Durham, and Mr..
Hubbard intended to sell her for beef
in week or two. He offers 500 to
anyone giving information leading 10
the apprehension of the culpret.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
ROGERS GRANTED DIVORCE.
Given Custody of Children Subject to
Approval of Juvenile Court.

Rule c. Rogers was granted decree
of divorce from his wife, Flossie
Rogers, by Judge Harry H. Belt on
Wednesday, with custody of their two
children, Pearl and Edward, aged
nine and five years, respectively, sub
ject to the approval Of the Multnomah
county juvenile court, under whose
jurisdiction they now are. The couple
were married in 1906, and the wife
deserted her husband in August, 1912,
and remained from under his roof
until August, 1913, when they again
lived together for period of twelve
days. The testimony shows that at
that time Mrs. Rogers left with a
man named Robinson and went to
Portland, where she entered the var
iety game at local playhouse. The
juvenile court took jurisdiction over
the children soon after, and pleas
from the father, whose home is near
Independence, were unavailing. The
court, however, agreed that when Rog-
ers has provided a home for his off
spring his appeal would be considered.
The divorce proceedings were then
brought as the first step in securing
the children.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
1.-THE CUP OF LIFE"
Drama of Opportunities and Lessons
Pictured at The Orpheum Tonight.

The above photoplay will be pre-
sented at The Orpheum tonight. 1t is
a graphic portrayal of the lives OF
two sisters-one who chooses the false
atmosphere of material pleasures-the
other who is content with the quiet
sanctuary of home. Bessie Barriscale,
as the worldly-minded one, plays the
part with wonderful intensity. The
girls gradual descent from the pin
nacle of luxury and ease to the depths
Of squalid poverty and depravity, the
fading of youthful beauty and charm,
are so true to life that the final scene
that tends her sad, eventful history"
comes like swift and terrible shock.
The butterfly life of the cafes and
boulevards, the frothy gayety and
snobbery of selfish pleasure-seekers,
in contrast to the simplicity and no.
bility Of the sons and daughters of
toll, are most realistically portrayed
in a series of pictures, superbly stag
ed and splendidly acted. The
"straight and narrow way" of virtue
and goodness-the "broad road that
leads to destruction ARE the real
scenes in which the play is laid. "The
Cup of Life" holds the "mirror up to
nature" in very truth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
DALLAS s''FINANCIAL CONDITION
Municipal Funds Diminishing as I'm
provements Proceed.

A balance of $2,529.35 of the city s
annual tax levy on an assessed valu-
alton of 81 ,135, 1907 remains to be col
lected this fall, and after paying ac-
counts now on hand from this amount
a deficit of approximately $500 will
exist, according to report read at a
meeting of the city council Monday
evening by City Auditor Charles
Gregory. Under the provisions of the
city charter the council is allowed to
expend not more than $4,000 in excess
of its general fund account, there
fore, an expendable possible balance
of about $4,000 remains for general
use, provided full payment of taxes
is made. Of the road fund levy on
the assessed valuation at 3.5 mills, or
So, ,481.17, has been collected, leaving
a balance due this fall of 81 1924,
which will cover the costs Of work
under way.
Street Commissioner Peter Green
wood reported to the council on the
progress of street surfacing, saying
that more than half of the total i'm
provement had been completed, and
that work on remaining streets is
progressing rapidly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
THREE HURT IN EXPLOSION.
Woman Burned By Gasoline Is Not
Expected To Live.

Homer Phillips, 80; his wife, aged
26, and their daughter, aged z, were
seriously burned near McMinnville on
Monday, when their home was de-
stroyed by fire. While spraying the
interior of their house with gasoline,
a tank containing five gallons explod-
ed and all were enveloped in flames.
Mrs. Phillips is by far the most SER
iously burned, and there is no hope
for her recovery, while Mr.. Phillips
and his daughter have some hope of
recovery. The Homer Phillips farm
is about one mile east of the town Of
Whiteson and 51a miles from Nc
Minnville. 1t is not clear what caused
the explosion, but it is reported that
Mr.. Phillips was smoking at the time.
Fred Phillips, a half-brother to Ho-
mer Phillips, was killed last week by
a bull. Mrs. Phillips was burned so
fearfully that she had practically no
skin on her body, Mr.. Phillips is
burned on the arms, face, hands and
legs, and the little 7-year-old girl is
Mrs. Phillips died soon after having
arrived at the McMinnville hospital.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
NO BAND CONCERT SATURDAY.
Youngsters Are Given Preliminary
Training by Director Marsh.

Nearly half the members OF the
Dallas band thoughtlessly selected the
same weekend to enjoy themselves at
the coast resorts, and the result is the
temporary generalization of the or
ganization. Director George Marsh
has announced that the regular Satur-
day evening band concert will be
omitted tomorrow night because of the
absence of these players. Hereafter,
beginning next Saturday evening, the
concerts will take ON new life with
all players refreshened after their
outings.
Mr.. Marsh says that great deal
of good has resulted from the trans
ferance of rehearsals from the city
hall TO the park, where the boys find
much pleasure in their out-of-door
practice work. The attendance is large
and each evening includes a majority
of the members, and especially those
who are good players and who take
enough interest in their work to want
to make their organization success.
The first practice of the juvenile
band was held last evening at
the city hall with youngsters of all
sizes and ages ready for instruction.
Many of the little fellows have never
had horn in hand before and Direc-
tor Marsh will have a task in mould
ing a playing organization from such
material. The little fellows show
rare enthusiasm in their work, how
ever, and with diligent practice will
no doubt do themselves and their lead
or credit.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
PRUNE BUYERS GATHER HERE.
General Manager for the Armsby Co
Confers With Subordinates,

A meeting Of prune buyers for the
J. X. Armsby company from the prin-
cipal prune growing sections of the
northwest was held at the Dallas plant
on Wednesday, when L. E. Wood, gen.
eral manager for the company, was in
the city. Mr.. Wood directed a gener-
al discussion of market and crop con-
ditions and received reports from the
buyers on prospects in their respec-
tive districts, with estimates of yields
and box requirements for packing the
season. s crop. A feature of the meet
ing was luncheon held at the Gail
hotel Wednesday, at which were seat
ed A. C. Peterson, manager of the To-
cal plant; L. E. Wood, general man
ager, San Francisco; Oliver Jones and
S. E. Allen, Vancouver, Wash; F..
Fisher, Salem, and A. E. McIntire,
Roseburg.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
TERMS OF PEACE GIVEN.


What purports to be the text of q
confidential memorandum sent to the
imperial German chancellor, DR.. Won
Bethmann-H Hollweg, on May 20 by rep
resentatives Of German manufactur-
ing and agricultural associations, is
published by the Temps, according to
Paris dispatches. The memorandum,
according to the newspaper, covers fl
nancial, territorial, industrial and
military concessions to be demanded
of the entente allies as Germany's
terms for peace and to insure the de-
velopment of a greater Germany. 1t
is signed by many men who are prom
inent in the German empire.
The memorandum after calling for
peace terms which would insure the
development of greater Germany and
guarantee an amelioration Of the bas-
es of the German empire, says:
"a peace which has not these re-
suits will render new struggles in
evitable at an early date, but with
chances much less favorable for Ger
many" Referring to Belgium, it says:
"Because it is necessary to assure
our credit on the sea and the future
military and economic situation with
respect to England, because Belgian
territory, so economically important,
is closely linked with out principal
industrial territory, Belgium should
be from a monetary, financial and
postal viewpoint subject to the legis-
lation of the empire. Its railways
and waterways should be most closely
linked with out communications"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-13
CASE Will GO TO JURY
DISTRICT ATTORNEY DECLARES
HIS INTENTION IN RECALL.
After Some Personal Investigation
Prosecutor Deems Allegations in
Petition Erroneous in Part.

That the grand jury will be conven-
ed to investigate the charges made
against the county court in the petit
tions now in circulation throughout
Polk county with view to recalling
the Judge and commissioners, was a
statement made to The Observer by
District Attorney Sibley yesterday
The inquisitorial body will not, how
ever, be convened Immediately be-
cause of the harvest being at its
height, several members of the grand
jury being farmers. But that action
will be taken seems certain. The mat
ter may be delayed for the reason
given until the latter part of August,
or possibly until early in the succeed
ing month, but the prosecutor has de-
clared his intention to make the in
vestigation through this agency and
will call the grand jury as soon as
opportunity offers, feeling reasonably
certain that the allegations set forth
in the petitions are at variance with
the facts.
During the past week Mr.. Sibley
has delved into the funds of the coun-
ty, and with the assistance of county
officials, has secured considerable
amount of data concerning the points
contained in the petitions, and is firm
in his contention that there is suffic-
lent ground for turning the matter ov-
er to the grand jury for investigation.
1t is held that road fund figures have
been juggled to suit the purpose Of
the promoters Of the recall, disregard
ing obtaining conditions, thus making
it appear that the court is unduly ex-
in its expenditures and pro-
ceeding without warrant of law.
may be the condition the
proposed investigation would doubt
less bring out the real facts in the
case, and hence its convening should
be courted by all concerned.