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The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Sure He MnuI,I Suit.

A merchant being In want of II clerk ndvcr.
tispl for who. among other uuallfica-
tons the advertisement said, ''must be able
to bear confinement
He soon received IN answer which termi-
mated thus:
81 am certain | should suit. ms | can bear
confinement. having been In jail seven years,
from which l am Just liberated. Spare
Moments,
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Where the Shell. Fol-.

The old mans eyes blazed as he told
the story.
There we were" he said. with the
shells falling all around u.s."
"I didn't know you were in the war"
broke in bystander.
"I wasn't" replied the old man
promptly. Il was at the circus and
these were peanut shells"
1t was generally conceded that the
old man had scored the first point
Chicago Post.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Two Notes,

A Brooklyn bandmaster, in the pres
ence of 10000 people, at park concert,
held cornet note for 125 seconds. A
Chicago man held promissory note
for 125 months, but he isn't Dragging
about 1t. When he went to sue he
found 1t was outlawed.-Ex.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Her Conclusion.

There's one thing, however. that 1
can't quite understand" said the Rev.
Mr.. Choker.
Whats that?" MrsVan Scadds In
quired.
why, it is this: Every time get
back to my church after being away
upon a vacation the members Of my
congregation seem to be even better
than they were before left"
WELL" the thoughtless lady said. II
suppose 1t Is only natural that the rest
should benefit them, as well az you
Cleveland Leader.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

The success of an educational institution 10
Indicated in no small degree by tho numbers
who give 1t their patronage from year to year.
A consultation of the record b oks OF the Now
England Conservatory OF Music, Boston. Mass.
reveals "a student membership OF something
like 60 900 since its founding with present az
tendance of from 500 to ? 900 annually. This
evidence, when taken in connection with the
careful work douc at the Conservatory, is con-
yincing proof OF the efficiency of the school and
makes ii little wonder that its reputation Is
wi
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
For Prospectors ana Miners.

A cabinet containing n complete outht for
testing for gold and silver Iualitatively: 1t
is very simple. any one can make the test
by following the directions. 1t will be sent
by express upon receipt of ive dollars,
charges C.. o. d. Address c.. p. Dc Forest.
1918 Champa street, Denver, Colorado +. ..
box No. 1888.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
DIR. Holmes at Oxford.

Oliver Wendell Holmes were among
the Americans who visited Prof Max
Muller at Oxford, and of each of these
eminent men he has related some char
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

The Siberian railway will he 1 40 miles In
length. 1t will cost Slt56p.oD. The Evan
lar expenses of our government are over a
million dollars n day. and during the CIVIL
War were often three times MS much. so
that, after all. the Siberian railway costs
only about much as we spend In two
months Truly, nothing Is 5" expensive as
the barbarlsm of war. and nothing so cheap
as peace and civilization
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Satisfied.

Pretty teacher (scverely)-Johnny. Johnny
Stubs! You have been Whispering again.
Johnny IN smart boy)-Plcase, ! am only
telling Willie Wrinkles what nice things all
the gentlemen said about you when you
walked along the street.-Boston Traveller.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Too Smooth.

why have you quit riding the BIZ
cycle with Miss Smoothly, Dick?"
"She knows the town too well. She
would pilot me to an ice cream parlor
in the quletest residence district could
find."-Detroit Free Press.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

70 quilt tobacco easily and forever, be mng-
ne tic, full of life, nerve and Vlgor, take No
Bac, the wondcr-worker. that makes
weak men strong. All druggists, soc. or 81.
Cure guaranteed. Booklet aud sample free.
Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or
New York.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Infer Iices.

Medium aside to Observation-Disclosures that
mans name with crepe on his hat, who Is
good humored and jollyf
Assistant-Dnwson.
Mcdlum-Mr. Dawson, the spirit OF your
wife wants to communicate with you.-Ncw
York World.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
TALES OE BIG WEALTH
GREAT BAGS OF GOLD BROUGHT
FROM ALASKA.
wild Stories of Klondyke Fiold-Over
Ton of differing Gold Brought
Back on One steamer-Good Advice
for Prospectors.
Especial Letter.)

HE tales OF fabu-
lous discoveries in
the Klondyke dis
trict OF Alaska is
creating the widest
sort of excitement
in California, Wash
ington, Oregon and
other W e s t e r n
states. But with the
news OF the glitter
ing wealth comes
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Read the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much bet
ter II you will get into the habit OF reading
the advertisements; they will afford n most
interesting study and will put you In the
way Of getting some excellent bargains. Our
advertisers are reliable, they send what they
nd
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
a Victim of the Style.

'Poor Dazey's eyes are very seriously af-
fccted"
..What's the troublcT'
..IIc imprudcntly stopped In front OF
store window the other day which was filed
with the latest spring styles In millinery -
Philadelphia North American.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Particulars Wanted.

Little Binks is going to marry that
very tall Miss Hopkins.
Goodness! How did he court her
with stepladder or telephone?"-
Chicago Record.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Our New Upright Grand Plano Only 1895
SIS down and $40 month Reliable and fully war.
rnnted. Write to Tho Monelus rinno Co, 5l1-5ls
10Th St, Denver.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

"Diggs have you had any rest this sum
mer!' ..Yes, my wife went up In an ele
vator the other day: 1t stuck, and sh,
stayed up there twenty minutes"
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

..Typewritcr girls watch the baseball news
closely" whats that fort' "rhcy want
to see when all the men In the office are
likely to go on to game"
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

81 pay my child to be good" declared the
| first good father. '.That's entirely wrong"
| replied the second good father. My child
| has to be good for nothing
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

John Champa-Yes'm, this Jersey COW
gives us sixteen quarts of milk cv'ry day.
Tottie Tiperiter-Isn't 1t kind OF her! l al
ways supposed you had to take 1t from her!
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Planning "A RestfuI Time.

well, l did as you requested-told
your wife she must go to the noun
tains."
81 hope you fixed 1t SO she won't take
me with her"
Eyes; l told her that she ought to
find a big mountain. and have 1t all to
herself" Chicago Record.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

FITS Permanently Cured NO fits after
first day of DIR. klIne's Great Nerve Restorer
send for FREE 5000 trial bottle and treatise.
DI r. H. KLINE. Ltd, g3l Arcn St, Phnd phin, Pa
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

.'what n favorltc that homely young Null
IIgun Is with YOU girlsi" "Scs, he knows
how to fan us so our frizzes won't stand on
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Farmer-But 1t seems to me you ask very
high wages for man that don't know how
to plow. Patrick-Surc. sir nin't 1t harder
for me II | don't know how?
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Dropsy treated free by DIR. II. II. GREEN'S
Sons. of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Never make love In n corn field. Corn /
ears and Is easily shocked. You shoI
make an oat of this.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

'wouldn't It frighten you u your wife
should suddenly go crnZyf' NO I've been
with her Oh trolley parties"
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

'Why do you say are perfectly safe IL
we elopc on n railroad trainf" ''Because
papa won't pursue until he can get n
pass
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Nironment
nd other things
ez queer,
d how some folks
is influenced
~ seasons of the
year;
i W a I O h O u I
friendly cand.
date.
nd every time
you'll see
" Jest afore elec
ton
He's e2 good ez
he kin be.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

'What lo you consider III" most impor.
tnnt preparation for n family picnc?''
"Finding man who is willing TO carry the
coffee pot"
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

"Thcy say Nancy cried for two days after
her wedding" ''What earth was the
troublcf" "rhe only piece Of cut glass she
received rolling pin"
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Boston, of Course.

Pretty Polly!" said the lady. Can
Polly TALK"
Polly" replied the Boston parrot.
can converse Indianapolis Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Plso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for co, CHS and colds.-Mrs g.
Bctz, 439 Sth Ave-. Denver. Col, Nov. s. 90.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
Forever,

'.Ma, did God set our house on fref' "Nc
dear" well. who struck II by lightningt
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Educate Your Bowels with Cascnrsta.
Candy Cathartic, euro constipation forever
tOc. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

This paper is printed with ink mnnufac-
| tured by the COLORADO PRINTING INK
| AND ROLLER COMPANY OF DENVER.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

1t is difficult to disappoint a man
that has no ambition.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
For children teethng sotens the reduces infam
nation, ,aays pain, wind collie. % cents bottle.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascnrets Candy Cathhrtic. 10c or no.
II c. c. c. fail TO cure druggists refund money
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
nen strong, blood pure. Soc. u. All druggists
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

Halls Cntarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL.
AND SELECTED.
An Increase In Heat or the Retort to
the Man Who Got Fired-An Insult
Ressnted-Planninga = Rcstful Time
Too Smooth, Etc.
The Candidates.

. TALKING bout en-.
The Springfield herald., 1897-08-27

An
And
By
Jest
An
How
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
Judicial Convention.

The Republican Judicial Convention
for the Eleventh Judicial District, COM
prising Fremont, Custer, Chaffee and
Park counties, was held in Canon City
Tuesday morning. A good representa-
tion of the counties was present and all
was harmonious. Judge NJ. s. Adams
was chosen chairman and Guy U.
Hardy secretary. After few short
speeches of congratulation upon the
healthy condition of the party and the
prosperity of the country the nomina-
ton of j. B. Messrve, of Florence, for
District Attorney was made by accla-
nation. The eagle was adopted as tine
emblem and committee consisting of
J. II. McDevitt, g. j. Fredrickson and
Jas. Pennington was appointed to ill
vacancies. NJ 5. Adams was chosen
chairman for the Judicial District
Committee and was given the form to
elect "a committeeman in each county.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
Recent Transfers.

Below we note some of the recent
real estate changes. Canon City's
building lots and fruit lands are being
sold every day.
The First Presbyterian church re-
Gently sold David Cowan nice build
ing lot between Fourth and Fifth
streets on Rudd avenue, upon which
Mr.. Cowan intends building nice cot
tage.
George NJ. Dubois buys improved
property between Fifth and Sixth on
College avenue
Willis Walker on Monday sold to C.
K. Vaughn, of Anaconda an improved
lot on Eighth and Harrison avenue.
Messrs. Waugh and Cowan are Grip
pie Creekers who have come early to
avoid the rush that will be into Canon
City from Cripple Greek district as
soon as our railroad is completed so we
will have direct connections.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
SANTA FE ROUTE.
New and Improved Train Service.

Denver to California in two days
Two daily fast trains to Kansas City
and Chicago.
Seven hours quicker time to New
Mexico, Ell Paso ana Mexico
These are some of the improvements
offered to Colorado travellers by the
Santa Fe railroad
The through sleeping and chair car
service has also been extended. Fred
Harvey's dining cars aud houses are
too well known and liked to need men
tion.
Going east, west or south from Colo
RADIO the best route is the Santa Fe.
Excellent local service between Den
yer, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and
Manitou.
For information and reservations
call on any agent or address
j. p. HALL, General Agent,
39-47 100 Lawrence st, Denver.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
West the Winner.

The foot lace between Way Z. West,
the fleet runner from the RECORD
Office, and crack sprinter from Cali
fornia by the name of Ross was run
Tuesday afternoon at 80 on the race
track, Mr. West being the winner The
race was run for IA purse of $50. The
man from California was muscular
fellow, and some fears were enter
tanned that the Canon man might go
down in contest with such a formid-
able looking fellow, but those who had
such fears We're reassured after the
crack of pistol, for West led from the
start and easily outran his man, win
ming by four feet. About two hundred
people Witnessed the race.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
RELAY BICYCLE RACE.
The Big Fifty-Mile Race to Come off
Tomorrow Afternoon.

1t has been decided that the best
time for the relay race is tomorrow
(Frlday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. Every
one seems to be anxious for an early
date and doubtless many will be pleased
to learn that it is to occur so soon
Considerable friendly rivalry is already
springing up between the two teams
and their friends. The men arranged
against each other have been chosen
with much care and with view to
make them as nearly equal as possible,
consequently it is impossible to pick
the winner.
The indications are good for fine
day tomorrow and the track is in su
perb condition. The races will be
spirited from start to finish and those
present may expect a fine race and
some record breaking time. 1t is not
race for men and boys, but the entire
town is expected to turn out.
Tickets may be procured in advance,
so all ladies may count on securing
good seats in the grand stand. All
persons who witness the race are ex-
pected to occupy seats IN the grand
stand until that is filed The admis-
sion will be only twenty-five cents
which is only half the amount charged
on Fruit Day. 1t is well known that
the object of the race is to raise money
to pay off the debt on the stand so it
may be secured for permanent use, and
surely no one will attend with the in
tention of seeing the race without con-
tributing his share to this cause.
The race, as explained in last weeks
RECORD, is to be for fifty miles between
two teams of ten men each, each man
riding five miles. The race will start
at o'clock and will continue for two
hours and fifteen or twenty minutes
Tickets may be secured at Hunter
Palmers. A revised list of the men
in the order that they will ride is pub
lished below:
John Hardenburgh Robt Moore
HUNT Chas Simms
GorneIus krayenbon Jimmie Rogers
Sonn Davis Harry Alder
81 john Ed Hines
FREQ Barr Chas Jacobs
John Bransford Pres Southard
Spurg Adams FStJohn
Joe McKeehan Jim Wright
rreu moore James Graham
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
A Gold nnlla,.

Has no greater purchasing power
than Il silver dollar when it is i ested
IN Prickly Ash Bitters, the celebrated
system tonic. Occasional doses of this
remedy will insure II good appetite,
comfortable digestion, sound, refresh
ing sleep, vigor of body and brain,
healthy liver and bowels and functional
activity in the kidneys. For disease
iii the latter organs its curative power
is a marvel to the medical profession.
Sold by Hunter Palmer.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rudolph enter
lalned number of friends at six
''clock dinner on last Friday evening
The following persons were present:
Judge McDougal and wife, Mr.. and
lrs. II. G. Webster. Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
iindolph and Harry McDougal.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ItlInlnINmlrIlJNJr
building Votes.
0IaI@0I1I@9I1I1I9IlI1I1I@J1I1Il


ONE very good test or at least indica-
ton of the prosperity of II community
is the amount of building that is going
on at any one time. People do not
build houses when they are '.hard up"
and men of means who are conserya-
tive do not build cottages for rent when
there is no demand for them. There
are at present about "a score of resi-
dence houses in the course of construc-
tion, besides business blocks and addi-
tions. Contractors have their hands
full and architects are quite busy.
Workingmen as rule are furnished
with employment at remunerative
wages. The person who imagines that
Canon City is experiencing hard times
is mistaken if the matter is to be de-
cided by the present indications. We
give in this issue number of build,
liiSo lHdt dIc DcllS uullI-
CANON CITY.
The stone work on Mr.. Gibson's
elegant new residence is up as far as
the floor on the third story Persons
can now get some idea as to its appear
ance when finished. 1t will be practi-
cally four story house, the Basement
being eight feet in the clear, and there
being several rooms on the top floor
Contractor Okey mas been considerably
hampered in it's construction OH ac-
count of the delay in getting out the
stone. Mr.. Gibson has one fourth of a
block for his building site and when
arranged he will have an elegant lawn.
TT
+. A. Alexander, of Coal Creek,
Colo, is building two very neat brick
cottages on Harrison avenue between
Eighth and Ninth streets. The larger
one, which he will occupy when COM
pleted, contains six rooms, besides
pantry, closets and bath room. The
other is about the same size but will
contain one less room. The cost of the
two cottages will be about $500
+ t t
Among the incest houses that are
being builtat present are those of T.
Is. Coulter and Gilbert Campbell on
Fifteenth street. They are to be ex-
actly alike and when completed will
add materially to the appearance of
that part of the city The brick work
is now about completed to the second
floor.
The walls are rising rapidly on Mr..
Bethels brick residence on Macon
avenue.
The residences of the Messrs. Kay
in the Harding's addition are among
the nice houses that have been lately
completed One contains nine rooms
and the other SIX, besides all modern
conveniences. The approximate cost
of them is $1,000 and S1400 respectively.
Both houses were designed by Archi-
tect Hodges.
tff
Another neat brick cottage being
erected in Harding's addition near the
residence of L. l.. Harding is that of
Henry Green. 1t is to be five-room
house and will cost about $1,000.
ftt
+. A. Reynolds is having three new
cottages erected on his addition in the
vicinity of Tenth and Eleventh streets
and Harrison avenue. The houses will
contain four or five rooms each, and
will have vestibule entrances.
TT +
Architect Hodges has completed the
plans for story and a half, eight room
cottage for K. +. 1eape to be erected
in the near future on Fourth street and
Rudd ayenne. The approximate cost
is $1,000.
Work has just begun on the new
house of j. ID. Lloyd on Fourth and
Rudd II is to be a two story brick
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

Special trains to Denver via the
Santa Fe Oct. 9TH and 9th. Leaving
Canon City each morning. Round trip
S3.7o. Special train returning leaves
Denver at 1:l5 p. m. Get your ticket
via the Santa Fe. Good on all regular
trains
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
FRUIT GROWERS.

We are now making Apple
Barrels, Kindly call and leave
your orders so we can have
them ready for you when need
ed, Handy & MCGEE Mer. Co.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

X. 5. Calbough and family are ex-
pected to arrive from Cripple Creek to-
morrow and will occupy the brick resi-
dence on the corner of Eleventh and
River.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

c. E. Vaughn of Anaconda has pur-
chased the Walker property on the
corner of Eighth and Harrison. The
sale was made by d. L. Gregory.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

Mrs. E. Dalzell and Mrs. Emma Nc
Crery, who have been visiting Mrs.
A. NJ. Duncan, leave this afternoon for
Colorado Springs. After visiting there
and at Denver for a couple of weeks
they will leave for their home in Mon
mouth, Illinois.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

TO cure all old sores, to heal an In
dolent ulcer, or TO speedily cure piles,
yon need simply TO apply DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salye according to direc
tions. Its magic-like action will sur.
prise you. HUNTER PALMER
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY.

The Republican primary for Precinct No. l.
Canon City, will be held Friday, October Ist
1897, at the Hose House, between the hours
of and O'Clock p. m, for the purpose of
electing IA delegates to the county conven-
tion which meets at Canon City, October End
JAS. PENNINGTON.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

Mrs. Thomas Laird and Mrs. n. g.
Scott, from Gravity, Iowa, have de-
parted for their home after six
weeks visit with their brother. w d.
Combs
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

The regular monthly meeting of the
Associated Charities will be held at the
g. p church Oct. 5th at 2:30 p. m.
IDA NJ. IRELAND. Sec.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

a present with every bill of schoo
books at Hunter Palmer's.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30
Economic underwear at Bethel's.

Mrs. Jane Harris, from Leadville a
prominent w. c. L. u worker, is spend
lug week or two in Canon City. She
comes here from Colorado Springs
where she has been attending the W. c.
L. U. convention.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

Patronize your home merchants. See
our line of suitings to measure.
BETHEL
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

H.. b. Slater, of the electric light, and
Ii. NJ, Mingay, of the Clipper, were i'll
Cripple Creek this week.
Cañon City record., 1897-09-30

To save money and annoyance have
your fall suits made at Bethel's.