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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
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tober ), 1854; was educated at thS University Of
the South at Sewanee, Tenn. where he studied
from 1869 to 1875, graduating with the degree
of bachelor of arts. He graduated in medicine
at the Bellevue Hospital Medical college in 1879.
He served on the house staff of the Bellevue
hospital from 1879 to 1880: entered the United
States army in 1880. and served in Florida and
the western frontier until the Spanish-Amer-
lean war broke out IN 1898. He went TO Cuba
with the expedition which captured Santiago.
After the fall OF Santiago General Corgas con
tracted typhoid fever, and was sent back to the
United States. He went with the expeditlonary
force which occupied Havana in December. 1898.
where he remained health officer until the fall
OF 1902. During his incumbency as health officer
of the city of Havana the army medical board
made a discovery with regard to yellow fever
and found that 1t was conveyed by the Stegomyia
mosquito. AS health officer. with his sub
ordnates he devised plans and measures whereby
this discovery put into practical service.
As result of these measures Havana was
freed from yellow fever entirely in about eight
months although the disease had been there
continuously for the previous $50 years. For
this work he promoted by special act of
congress from the grade OF major to that of
colonel
For ten years Doctor Gorgas was stationed in
the Panama Canal zone, as the chief health of
fcer of the isthmian canal commission. He was
ordered to Panama in March. 1904, and three
years thereafter Theodore Roosevelt made him a
member of the commission. He chosen for
made Panama of the healthiest places in
the world and, more than this. he made the v-
ing conditions of the laborer the isthmus as
sanitary as comfortable and desirable as the
conditions surrounding the laborer anywhere in
the world.
Two years ago when General Gorgas term of
service on the isthmus was drawing to a close
because of the near approach of the day of com.
pletion of the waterway, your correspondent Wis
tied the Canal zone. While there he was taken
with some friends. to visit hospital an Is
land off the coast. This hospital had been built
by the French. When General Gorgas went to
the isthmus he took the building. put it into
perfect sanitary dition and made 1t a place
of reception for convalescents The hospital
never was full. because there wasn't enough
sickness in the to produce convalescents
enough at any time TO tax the hospital facilities
The fact that this particular building never was
crowded. and that 1t was small building at best
perhaps furnishes one of the best proofs possible
Of the commanding medical work which
done in place generally accounted one Of
the most unhealthy on the face of the globe.
During the visit to Panama statement was
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
STATE CAPITOL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
PHONE INVENTORY CORRECT.
Commissions Electrician Testifies
Count of Equipment TaiIies With

Commissions Electrician Testifies
Count of Equipment TalIies With
His.
Denver.-The inventory of its prop
erty made by the Mountain States
Telephone and Telegraph Company
under the direction of the State Pub
ly and conscientiously made in the
opinion of Fred J. Rankin, electrical
expert for the commission.
He testified to that effect at the
hearing before the commission in
the investigation of the rates and
service of the company. He said the
inventory ''is as accurate as is prar-
tical or necessary and should be ac-
cepted as correct"
The expert told of the checks he
made on the vast work of itemizins
the corporations property. On the
general equipment he made checks ot
Alamosa, Boulder, Colorado Springs,
Delta, Denver, Englewood, Fort Col
Inns, Fort Morgan, Greeley, Littleton,
Longmont, Pueblo and Sterling.
He found slight differences be-
tween his counts of various parts of
equipment and the counts of the con-
pany.
For instance, in count of 1927
poles he made in one district there
was difference Of G3-l00 of l per
cent from the company's count, ne
said. In n count of cross-arms there
was a difference of 1-l0 of l per cent.
Following the submission of testi-
mony on the inventory of physical
property, the commission adjourned
the hearing until Feb. IA. On that
date the introduction of testimony
will be begun in the matter of finan-
cial valuations of the company's
property-one of the most important
angles of the inquiry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
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made to your correspondent by General Gorgas
which nothing short of startling in its ma
ture. He said: IF the governments OF Vene-
Zuela and Ecuador would spend few thousand
dollars to stamp out yellow fever there never
would be another case of the disease known 10
the world"
For some reason other the South American
countries in which the yellow fever still exists
will not spend the money necessary to stamp 1t
out. So It is that so long as the disease exists
there it is possible for some man. perhaps
sailor to be bitten by n feverladen mosquito
Just before he sails for another port and to carry
with him the poison. 1t is held by the high think
ers that the countries of South America where
yellow fever exists should be forced to stamp
out the disease in order that the rest OF the
world may be safe for all time from the menace
of the dread yellow jack"
Some time ago. during a process OF dredging
a low SPOT on the zone was turned into a marsh
and almost instantly the malaria mosquito be-
gan to breed there abundanty. Literally mil
lions of the insects appeared Now. there was no
danger that they would spread malaria among
the zone people, because the insects had to be-
come charged with the poison first; but, of course
It was necessary to determine how far the crea-
tures could travel. and this is the way they
found out:
An able-bodied and perfectly willing native
was nut into a mosquito net tent. where he sat
and acted as bait. He was paid a certain amount
of gold for his batting work and he, with others
who nfterward were employed, said 1t easy
money
When the tent had a million more mosaui-
toes in n the native came out and the entrance
was closed Then the scientists sprayed the
tent and its confined mosquitoes with coloring
matter The spray was so fine that 1t did not
drown or even drench the insects, but they re-
ceived some cooring matter on their wings and
bodies.
Other tents were pitched and in each was sta
toned n human bait. These tents were at GER
tain distances apart. All the mosquitoes in the
arst tent were released and they were traced
by color from tent to tent until none were found.
In that way they found out how far the malaria
fever MOSQUITO would travel
Surgeon General Gorgas makes his headquar-
ters in Washington, but he is a soldier constant
Iv subject to orders and also to the dictates of
his own Judgment. Any day he may be obliged
tn 20 straight to the front, not to meet the hu-
man enemy. but the disease enemy. His is the
resnon sibIlIty for the health of the soldiers in
Texas in the Canal zone, in Hawaii and in the
PbIlippine islands. 1t is his to meet physician
like and soldierlike. any emergency which may
arise. He is one of the gentlest men known to
the service and he is also one of the bravest.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
WAS TAKING NO CHANCES
Old Lady Wanted to Be Quite Sure
That She Could Safely Trust
the Small Boy.

When the train came to stop an
antique-looking dame thrust her head
out of the window opposite the re
freshment room and briefly shouted:
"Sonny!"
A bright-looking boy came up to the
window.
Little boy" she said, have you a
mother?"
Yes, ma'am.''
DO you love herr"
Yes, ma'am."
DO you go to school, dearT'
Yes, MAJ am"
And are you faithful to your stu
dies?"
Yes, ma'am."
DO you say your prayers every
night?"
Yes, ma am"
Can trust you to do an errand
for me?"
Yes, a'am."
Il think | can, too" said the kind
lady. looking steadily down on the
manly face. Here is a penny. Get
me an apple. Remember, God sees
you,"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
Asks Parole So He Can Marry.

John w. Robinson, dapper young
man who was sentenced to Buena
Vista in October by Judge Wright for
robbing the home OF Wellington Gates,
has applied to the board of pardons
for parole before Feb. l, SO that
he may fulfill his engagement to
marry an Eastern girl, who has re-
manned faithful to him. in his time of
trouble Robinson also wishes to see
his mother, from whom he has kent
the story of his downfall, before she
well with him, he says.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
Sweet Cider May Be Sold.

Cider is not an intoxicating drink
as long as it retains its pristine sweet
ness and innocence and is shy any
kick" and may be sold legally in
Colorado, according to decision from
Attorney General Farrar. In order to
decide Just how long cider win remain
sweet and harmless the state chemist,
DR.. John Ekeley, has been asked to
make a number Of tests to determine
how long preservatives, such as ben
zcate of soda, will keep the liquid
unfermented.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
PRESSED HARD
Coffee's Weight on Old Ago.

When people realize the injurious
effects of coffee and the better health
that change to Postum can bring.
they are usually glad to lend their
testimony for the benefit Of others
my mother, since her early child
hood, was an inveterate coffee drink
er, had been troubled with her heart
for q number of years and complained
of that 'weak.all-over' feeling and sick
stomach.
Some time ago l was making
visit to a distant part of the country
and took dinner with one OF the mer-
chants of the place. noticed some
what unusual flavor Of the coffee
and asked him concerning 1t. He re-
Piled that 1t was Postum.
Il was SO pleased with It that
bought package to carry home with
me, and had wife prepare some for
the next meal. The whole family
liked it so well that we discontinued
coffee and used Postum entirely.
81 had been very anxious concern
ing my mothers condition, but we
noticed that after using Postum for
a short time she felt much better. had
little trouble with her heart, and no
sick stomach; that the headaches
were not SO frequent, and her general
condition much improved. This con-
tinued until she was well and hearty.
Il know Postum has benefited my
self and the other members OF the
family, especially my mother. as she
was a victim of long standing" Name
given by Postum Co.. Battle Greek.
Mich.
Postum comes in two forms: =
Postum Cereal-the original fofms-
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly In n cup of hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
a delicious beverage instantly. 3oc
and soc tins. L
Both kinds are equally delicious
and cost about the same per cup.
There's a Reason" for Postum
sold by Grocers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21

tarily of his own achievements on the sickness
stricken field. he is writing of one of the most
famous men of any nation He does not belong
to Washington nor yet to the United States. but
to the world.
Here is a doctor and a soldier whose record
stands unique In order to honor him congress
in way upset its traditions and changed line
of legislative action which for years ran one
unvarying Last spring the congress of
the United States paid General Gorgas the high
est compliment that 1t is within its power to pay.
1t gave him the thanks of the congress of the
United States: It promoted him to the grade of
major general. and 1t so changed established
custom as to enable him to remain at the head
of the medical crops of the army for
months after the four years allotted for such
service shall have expired.
In other words, through the action of congress,
General Gorgas. instead of being surgeon general
of the army for the term of only four years. will
hold that office until he retires from active work
at the age of sixty-four years.
The thanks of congress, promotion to the rank
of major general and the provision which would
enable tho incumbent to remain surgeon general
for longer period than the usually allotted time
came to this doctor, as the resolutions of con-
gress show, because of his great work in routing
disease from the Panama Canal zone and in max
ing n former plague spot one of the most health
full Districts in the world
1t is rirtually impossible to get the records of
all thu great scientists of the world for purposes
of immediate comparison. but it to be
safe to say that other man has been hon
ored by educational institutions md by learned
societies as has William Crawford Gorgas. He
received his modest A. B. from the University
of the South at Sewanee, Tenn. in the year
1876 and his NJ. D. from Bellevue Hospital Med
ical college in New York city four years later.
From that time to this honors have been piled
upon him. and he has borne them all with mod
esty that resembles meekness. 1t is held by
many that doctor of science is the highest honor
which any institution of learning can confer
upon a man. Seven great universities. including
Oxford Harvard. Pennsylvania, Brown and
Princeton have conferred the doctor of science
degree upon this American army doctor.
To him have come LII DIS from Johns Hop
kins and from many other universities. By the
decree of Yale. Georgetown and Washington uni
yersities he is a doctor of laws. He has medals
from societies from medical associations and
from national academies of science FOR dis
tinguished achievement in the interest of man
kind" He has the Seaman medal from the
American Museum of Safety. and he has the
Mary Kindsley medal from the Liverpool tEng
Iapd) School Of Tropical Medicine. He is a mem
ber, either active or honorary, of virtually every
great scientific society in the world The hon
ors have sought him out He has gone on with
his work seeking nothing except that which will
benefit his Tellow man.
General GorGas was born in Mobile. Ala. oc-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
Power Firm Ordered to Pay Rent.

By decision given by Judge Robert
e. Lewis in the United States Dis
trict Court the Colorado Power Com
pany lost its contention of vested
rights in the government lands on
which its s3,00O,OOO hydroelectric
plant is located in Garfield County,
and unless the company pays n rental
of 500 month within sixty days the
property will be seized by the govern
ment. According TO attorneys. the de
cision will affect power companies IN
practically all the Western states.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
Mother SoIar-Plexus Blow.

Sapleigh-I-aw-am suah we are
going to have beastly hawd wintah.
boucher know.
Miss Knox-No, I'm sure l don't
know. But why are you SO sure OF
It?
Sapleigh-Er-becaus I-aw-feel
II in me bones.
Miss Knox-Really? So you still
believe In that old goose-bone theory?
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
Summons Issued in Assault Case.

Several members of the general as
sembly, including Speaker Philip B.
Stewart. have been subpoenaed as
witnesses in the trial OF the suit, in
which Charles II. Newell, a news
paperman, seeks to recover damages
from Alphopse p. Ardourel, represen-
tative from Boulder County, for an
alleged assault made upon him on the
floor of the house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
School Standardization Day" Feb. 25.

Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford, state su-
perintendent of public instruction, has
issued a proclamation declaring Feb.
rs Standardization Day." to be cele-
brated in all schools in second and
third class districts. Under standard
ization a school will have to meet
requirements as to teachers, school
grounds, buildings and courses of
study.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
State Boiler Fight Ends Temporarily.

The second attempt during the last
year to abolish the state boiler in
spection department, by transferring
the duties of the office to the factory
inspection department under the state
when Chief Inspector George v. Cos
seboom and his two deputies were
paid their salaries for the preceding
two months and informed that funds
for travelling expenses would be forth
coming, for their next months work
at least.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
A051zZn Enq NM4L EtA2oNsz3
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK.

BY EDWARD B. CLARK.
Al. GEN. WILLIAM CRAWFORD
Gorgas, chief of the medical crops
of the United States army. is by
many men accounted the greatest
soldier of them all. He has met
and overcome disease on many
fields, and disease is accounted.
even in war time. the greatest
enemy of the human race. When
one writes of this modest.appear-
ing man. who never speaks volun-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-01-21
RoIes Granted Unconditional Pardon.

Denver.-Russel Boles, sentenced
almost IL years ago on the charge of
having murdered 15-year-old Harold
Fridborn, North Denver youth, was
Internationally pardoned by the State
Board of Pardons.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

MALE.
ACCOCSTAST-Establis ablished expert IN prepared
to give his personal attention to high class
audits and accept position Of trust In financial
matters requiring the highest integrity: only
legitimate enterprises can be considered Ad.
dress TX, Star ONCE.
BoOKkEEPEK and accountant desires work
evenings; competent; reasonable. Address
IN, star office, l5s
BOOkkEEPER or salesman desires position
eight years with lumber firm: best Of refer
enccs. Address 3i7-k. Star office. ~
Evening star., 1916-10-14

CONFECTlDNERY. CIGARS. own make candy
and ic" cream cor. 18Th. Z sts.: fixtures
cost over $500: cheap for quick sale; owner
Evening star., 1916-10-14

INSTAlLMENT COLLECTOR
Experienced Apply at Cas-
telber2 :. 935 Pa. ave. NV.
Evening star., 1916-10-14
WANTED-MIscELLANE0Us.

wANTED-FURNITURE. PIANOS. CARPETS.
etc. Phone N. 1922 for wagon, or have Us
call. .WEsCHLER.s.' go 20. ave. nv.
ws~TED-sits bathtub. 1sD st. NV. \.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-10
ACT QUICKLY TO
GET BIG BARGAIN
Only Limited Number OF Sets Of the
Foundation Library Avail
able.

With fewer than three hundred sets
OF the great Foundation Library for
distribution to the readers Of The In.
telligencer and The News. b. will be-
tho use 81 wisdom on the part Of all
who have the ambition 10 possess
his rare bargain 10 act without de-
Iay.
TIP to now Sales Manager Il. F.
Beall. who is making his headquarters
AZ the Hotel Windsor. where he has
sample sets on exhibition for the pub
Tic. has been able 10 On all orders FOR
the styles OF binding and paper desig
mated. but as the sale progresses 10 Il
certain that this may not be- possible
Send in your application now and get
just the styles Of binding and pape-
you wish
The Foundation Library. new
work along an entirely different line
from anything heretofore published
will meet with the warmesf reception
in every family. particularly where
tfore are children. Tho entire range
" knowledge is covered IN story
form. making tho books most aftrac
five as well az instructive both tc
young and Old
a purchaser yesterday aaid There
IRE no children in my home bur after
tNamininr Tho Foundation Library
have become convinced that these
books are NOT only liberal education
lr inem4olFra. but that 81 romurohon
CIV" grasp ~ aI human knowledge can
b" had in p story telling mode that will
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-10
WOMEN'S EXPO
OPENS TONIGHT
BIG EVENT WILL BE HELD THIS
WEEK AT MARKET AUDI
TORIUM.
Many original Features, Including Pure
Food show, Flower Show, Fashion
Play and Others.

Touighrs the night-for whccling's
creates Easter time entertainments
event VIII open iu gala splendor at 7.8b
90 the Market Auditorium. We have our
STAT" f1lr and outdoor celebration. but
tn'F nave nothing ON the Womcn's on
position. which HN Gar In ifs vast array
81 Attractions and features even similar
exhibitions BOO larger cities or this cuun-
Try. Tho iuruWerahIe features OF orlgi-
naliir which viii characterize the entire
exposition from lfs formal opening Zoe
hlEhl, uuill lia close saturday evening.
April %. includes what viii be an am
ulal purse food show. the flower show
" 1916. a fashion play and style prone
made and a. general housed ull show NJ
appliances ~ newest Invention. Bumes-
iID science wUrh. cooking school aud
travel talks form H part uf an elabrrlfe
frHEram scheduled. ~ musical caunraf
Win GALAXY ~ well known home are
lists VIII OTer continuous entertain
wcnf afternoons auI evenings that will
max, the exposition Tho brightest spot
iu " wheeling Tor Tho week
Do VIII b' We'll for those desiring "A
variety or rIoNuum fu read The 1nfsIfI-
E'rc'r every morning FOR che list ur
events scheduled for Tho dIE and ctsr-
Ing 1e each dgF VIII I. unlike frr
other In ATTRACTIONS I.nrfr brr fHe
opposition BE- open both afternoon and
evenings after today. and tUc opcuIr-
tor.eht VIII he DO .H sharp
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-10
FINE AUTO HEARSE
OF the c Ed Mendel Company viii
Be Used for the First Time
Today at a Funeral.

The finest and most beautiful motor
driven hearse ever turned out by
Crane and Breed Manufacturing com
pany Of Cincinnati. O.. was received
Saturday by the G. I'd MendeI com
pany Of this city The car cost
about $4,000 and will be used for the
first time today az a funeral
Tho car. Is built on special
Ninton chassis and is certain 20 be-
come popular with funeral directors
throughout the country Tho Mcndcl
company viii complete the equipment
by tho addition of several automobiles
built especially for the accommods-
ton Of o., members of beroft
families
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-10
SONDA HAD SOLD
DELIVERY TRUCK
DID NOT OWN VEHICLE IN WHICH
BOOZE WAS BEING HAULED.
Injustice Is Done Prominent Farmer
and Dairyman Through Erroneous
Statement In Saturdays Issue.

Through the publication Of his name
In connection with an arrest ON
charge OF violation OF the Yost pro.
hibition law, an injustice was done
). {. Sonda. prominSit farmer or
McGraw's run. and the proprietor OF
the Locust Hill dairy In Saturday IS
issue. the Intelligcncer stated That
Mr Sonda owned the truck which was
being used 10 haul Iiduor To Elm
Grove. This is not true. and The
lntelligencer gladly takes this means
OF correcting the mistake.
Mr. Sonda formerly owned tho
truck. but sold 30 several days ago 10
two Elm Grove business mon Mr..
Sonda was not aware OF the fact that
10 was being used for the delivery OF
liquor. and although the name was
still upon the truck. hc was In no
way responsible for its use At the
time
Mr Sonda iu ono ~ tho most rro.
Rressive and best known farmer in
Tho county, and has unusually large
milk route in Wheeling and ouffro.
pike district Die many friend. vrrn
loatho To- believe the published report.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-10

ity unwavering these are the grand
principles upon which s. erected thu
Improved Benevolent and Protective
order OF Elks Of the World. and may
the spirit Of these virtues personiIcd
draw about their enchanted circle"
The program was concluded by a solo
by George Lewis: the rendering 81
lhanatopsis by Miss Gertrude Pcndloton:
solo bv Mr. Earl Jones: the singing 81
the closing ode; the bencdictton and a
postludc.
Tho deceased members in whose honor
the services were held. were.
19eS-James W. Carter.
1HlO-Robort ~ Wright
1H1l-Mausell AllingzWorth
William = Alexander.
1HI3-Fruuk y. Gfe.
l|li-William Alexander.
Frank Cumberland
william ~ Taylor