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The morning times., 1897-01-20
THE UNUSED RAILWAY TRACKS.
A Bill Drafted to Require Their
Removal From Streets. go

The draft of a bill ITO compel street rail-
way companies in the District to remove
unused tracks within three months from
the date of abandonment, was sent by the
Commissioners to botb houses OF Congress
Yesterday, with recommend alton for
favorable action. lSr 4if
The measure provides that whenever the
track, or any part thereof, of any street
railway company shall not have been used
for railway purposes for the period given
the company shall be notified. and if the
tracks shall not be then removed the pres
ident of the offending company shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor and be
subject TO a fine of So for each and every
day the tracks remain.
This law, if adopted, will include all
tracks at present unoccupied for railway
purposes, unless the traffic over them shan
be resumed, the Commissioners being re-
quired to wait only until the three months
expire before issuing notice.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
A Will Probated.

The will OF the late Titan J. Coffey, dated
December 81, 1892, was filed for probate
yesterday afternoon. Mary R. Coffey,
widow OF the deceased, and j. Hubley
Ashton, a friend, are named executrix and
executor, respectively. One thousand dol
lars is bequeathed to Marie Michaud, II
servant, and the same sum to Titan J..
Coffey, jr., a nephew. Two thousand dol
lars is left to St. Johns Church orphan
age. Two thousand five hundred dollars
is bequeathed to Mrs. Virginia c. Tartler,
sister OF the deceased The remainder
of the estate is left to the widow.
The morning times., 1897-01-20

The firm of Robinson, Cherry s Co. will
dissolve by mutual consent at the end of our
fiscal year, ON February 10, 1897. All par
ties having claims against US must present
same on or before this date.
Parties Indebted TO us will please make
settlement before date above mentioned
We take this opportunity to thank you
one and all most heartily for the support
and patronage you have so kindly extended
to us during the last thirty years. We have
at all times done our best to sNve you well,
honestly, faithfully, and it is with source
of just pride that weirefer to the many
warm friendships that the constant adj
herence to the underlying principles of our
business have made forus during our eonl-
mercial life, and we thank you warmly,
sincerely. s9f
& Very truly yours, I, -.a ~.
ROBINSON, CHERRY s. co.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
PRESIDENT BRYAN EXPLAINS.
His Version of an Alleged Viola
tion of Law.

President Bryan, of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company, was requested
by the Commissioners to show within
five days from the date of the letter ''by
what authority 1t placed additional wires
on the District telephone and dtelegraphpdes
on Thirteenth street southeast. mother
words, the company was obliged 10 show
cause why said wires should not be
removed.
Tie matter was referred to the general
superintendent of construction. whose re
port was handed to the Commissioners yes
terday.
1t was to the effect that there was orgi-
nally on this street line OF poles erected
by the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph
Company, which afterwards came into the
possession of the Postal Telegraph Company,
and the old poles were replaced with new
ones and all dead wires were removed.
Six wires belonging to the telephone COM
pany were removed, five of them dead
wires These five were afterwards strung
upon the new poles, and the company in
sists it had the right to do this.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
berkeley Springs Sold.

The celebrated Berkeley Springs have
been leased, subject to the approval of
the legislature, to company OF Washing
ton and Baltimore capitalists for term
Of eighty-hve years. These springs arc
situated in Morgan county, W. Va, only
100 miles from Washington. The company
proposes to make pleasure and health
resort Of the springs, and for this purpose
will spend $50 900 In building hotel and
making other improvements.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
piscn ssed Iusttces, Fees.

The court I'm general term held a meeting
yesterday for the purpose OF discussing
the question OF raising certain fees of Jus
tices of she peace. Chief Justice Bingham
presided. II is understood that the charges
will be modified AMI increased. The court
adjourned without coming TO any definIts
agreement
The morning times., 1897-01-20
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18th Street N. w.
THE MARINE ENGINEERS.
Business Transacted by the AssOct
alton at Yesterdays Meeting.

The second days session OF the twenty
second annual convention of the National
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association.
was called to order by the national pTest
dent, Mr.. George Uhler, at Wizards Hotel.
yesterday morning
After prayer by Grand Chaplain George
w Rouse, the meeting was declared open
for the regular transaction of business.
Past National President George p. Wilson
being absent, the chair appointed Repre-
sentative David Sheehan Co fiu the va
cancy.
National Vice President John j. Searey.
National Secretary Thomas F Dowd, and
National Treasurer John J A. Wnhami
submitted their reports, after which MIR.
Furnseth grand secretary of the Sailors
Union. addressed the meeting relative "a
bills pending in Congress. asking THAI
body for legislation promoting the intsS
ests OF seafaring men,
The convention then adjourned.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
TenIeytown Wants Hay Scales.

ItHItytUWL FdHtS nay SCHItS.
Tie Commissioners yesterday requested
of Chairman Grant of the House Subccnl-
nittee on tile District of Columbia that the
sum of $3.50 be included in the pending
District appropriation bin to provide for
theerection of hay scales at Tenleytown. A
numerously signed petition was presented
to the Commissioners asking that the scales
be established there, but were advised by
their attorney that special appropriation
therefor would be necessary
The morning times., 1897-01-20
THE NEW BAD COINS.
4 D-Street Shopkeeper Complains
OF Them to the Police.

Several OF the dangerous counterfeit sill
yer dollars, with which the country is being
flooded, have recently made their appear
ance in Washington.
Yesterday Mr. Levy, clerk at George
Goldberg's establishment, No. eat d strees
northwest, called at police headquarters
with one OF the spurious dollars and a bad
25-cent piece. which were passed ON him
yesterday while there was rush in the
store.
The dollaris made In imitation of the issue
of 1890, and has good ring when dropped
on hard surface. The detectives are look
ing for the man who showed the pieces OF
Mr. Levy.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
Mr.. Iipbtcalf Broke His Arm

While riding his bicycle near Second and
II streets northeast Monday evening j. c.
Lightcalf, residing at No. 1924 street
northeast, fell and fractured his left arm.
He was attendedby DR.. James f. Bliss, No
6o5 II street northeast, and afterwarti re-
moved To his home in the Ninth precinct
patrol wagon.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Annual Charity Ball
For the benefit of the
Children'S Hospital

To be gwen wEDNESDA Y, JANUARY 20,
at the National Rifles Armory. Tickets
nay be procured from any of the Board of
the prominent hotels and at the door the
nIEnJ OF the bali The SIuper VIII toe a Spe
cial feature, being provided and served by
the ladies OF the board. Everything will be
OF the very best. The Marine Band VIII
iurntsn the music.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
Mr.. McAdoo to Speak,

Assistant Secretary McAdoo will speak
at the Newark, n. j., board of trade
dinner, Thursday evening, and 1T the. Naval
Academy alumni in New York on Satur-
day.
The morning times., 1897-01-20
MUNYON'S S GENEROUS OFFER
To Cure the Sick without
Money and Without
Price.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
No money Received for Ex-
animation = No Money
Received for Adyiee-No
Money Received for Med
ieal Attention.
MUNYON CURES

The most obstinate cases OF
rheumatism, dyspepsia,
catarrh, bronchitis, kid
ney trouble, liver COM
llaint, female trouble,
headaches, colds, coughs,
grip, and throat, lung,
and blood diseases.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
A Firm Of EntsrprIse.

Baker a Biggs are not disappointing
the people in proving to them that they
comprise an enterprising firm. In their
new store here they have done an enor
nous business during the past few
weeks. While they are getting their
full share Of the town trade they are at
the same time helping all othor n,er-
chants in bringing to the town large
class OF customers who.have been trad.
ing in other towns. Their latest move
is to establish, a branch store In Park
dale where they will supply that settle
ment as well 81 run = commissary for
the tie camp being established there ~
A. #, Ireland, Of this city. They ere
now having building constrnctsd and
Will shortly move several theusaud
dollars worth Of stock from their CaG.
o., store. The PsrkdeIe stoss WIN b
under the management Of Z. y. Bailsy.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

The above is a likeness of Charles
$. l.. Brown, the young revivaiist and
lecturer who is attracting large crowds
to hear him in his meetings at the
Christian church.
Regardless of conventions, shows and
numerous entertainments that have
engaged the attention of many during
the past week, Mr.. Brown has attracted
full house each night on account of
his able exposition of Christian doc
trine. His effort on Sunday night was
a stirring address OH ''Man, his Nature
and Destiny" The house was filed 10
overlooking, many being turned away
on account of the lack of room. The
meetings will continue for at least a
week longer. The subject for Sunday
night will be 1.-The Old Paths" This
will be sermon of more than ordinary
interest and a full house should hear it.
Rev. Brown will deliver lecture on
the evening Of Thanksgiving, Thurs
day, the 25th, on the subject, Dramas
of the Bible This lecture will be
given either in the church or in the
opera house, to be announced later.
Dol;biless large audience will hear
hin,
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
New Real Estate Firm.


Attorney Kent l5ldred and Eugene
Bradbury have opened up real estate
Office OH Fifth street il the office form.
erly occupied by DR.. bradbury. Mr
EIdred is well known rs one of CaGon'a
rising yonng lawyers and he Will bring
to the firm experience ard ability. Mr.
Bradbury is experienced in a business
way and possesses the advantage Of a
lengthy residence in Canon City, hay
ing been engaged actively in business
for several years. Both are popular
fellows and thoroughly reliable.
Possessing a. they do large &C.
quaintance and being regarded favor.
ably by al who know them, it Il safe
70 predict that they viii meet with suc.
cess 10 their new business.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
DEArsEss CANNOT BE CURED

BY local applications they cannot reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There Il
by constitutional remedies. Deafness 10
caused by an innamed condition Of tho mu-
cous lining OF the Eustachtan tube. When
sound or imperfect hearing. and whom Il IL
entirely closed, de efness 10 the result. snd
unlese the inflammation can be taken out and
this tube eatored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever nine
cases out OF ten are cause by oAtarrh, which
IL nothing but an infiamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF deafness (caused by cstarrh) that
esnnot be cured by Halls Cafarrh Cure.
Send for cfrculars-free.
+. ). CHENEY Il CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HalPs Family Pills are the best.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
COuer de Leosl.

a recent visit to Couer de Leon
Lodge No. 4s. Canon City, found the
lodge there in a very prosperous cond:-
ton. This lodge has recently expended
several hundred dollars in new robes,
and all of their paraphernalia is ex-
tremeIy fine. Brother Dawson, Past
Chancellor, is member of this lodge,
as is also Brother Cooper of the Grand
Tribunal. Both of these brothers have
done much to make this lodge what it
is--one of the best in this Domain
l'ythian.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Maple Syrup

and Sugar is in--nonc in the city
that is its eqcaI IN both price and
qualify.
We want to call the peoples
attention to the fact that our home
Mills -four is growing in favor every
day and deserves your patronage.
While the sale OF it is growing it
needs your help. 1t keeps money
at home and helps you and me.
Reader, your trade is solicited,
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
The Debating Club.

The Y. NJ. G. A. Literary and Debat-
ius club was organized on Monday
hight in the association rooms, About
twenty young men were present and
al were much Interested in the move
nent The prospects are that this
number will be swelled to thirty or
forty by the next meeting of the soci-
ely.
The meeting on Monday evening was
merely preliminary, no program being
rendered. A temporary organization
was effected and several committees
" ere appointed. Lee Haas was elected
temporary chairman and Ed Fowler
secretary, to serve until the perma-
nent officers to be provided by the con-
stitution shall have been elected. 1t
was decided to give short literary
program on Friday, the 26th. when it
is hoped all who contemplate joining
the club will be present. A business
meeting will be held at the close of this
program when the constitution viii be
adopted and other important business
transacted.
Since the announcement was made
that this society would be organized
many persons who have experienced
the advantages OF an organization of
this kind have spoken of 1t In the
highest praise and have expressed the
belief that it could not but be success
full. One of Canon City's most elo-
quent and accomplished public speak
ers in speaking of the advantages of q
debating society. said that he consid-
cred his experience in his society work
of as much benefit to him 30 far as
public speaking was concerned, as his
entire college course.
Meetings will be held regularly OH
each Friday night, beginning with
Nov. 26th.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
viii tllr Others IDo A. Well!

Sixteen years ago Tuesday Cy War
man, the poet, WAS candidate for con-
stable in Canon City. Had he not been
defeated Cy's course of life might have
been so changed that instead Of the
singer the world loves he might today
be filling the position of a guard at the
penitentiary in his native town. This
Is what they do with their defeated
politicians IN Canon City.-Cri pie
Creek Times. :
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
hoard Of County visitors.

The annual meeting of the Board Of
County Visitors WAS held. Friday after
noon at the Y NJ. e. A. rooms. The
object Of this board and duty of the
members is to visit the prisons and
poor house of the county aud keep a
supervision over such institutions.
The committees Oh county Jail and
poor farm reported those places kept
in iirslclass condition. The committee
on city ji,ils and colabooses report such
institutions in county in only fair CON
dition
CD. Fredrickson was reelected pres
ident Of the board and DIR. Mary Il.
Phelps secretary. The committee ON
county jail next year will be q. J. Fred
ricksoli and DIR. Phelps: ON calaboose,
N. F. Handy and Mrs. Mamie Reiter;
on poor farm, j. r. Wright and Mrs.
Mary B. McCandless.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
As Sure AS Death.

Mr.. Orman, who is certainly in a
position to know as he is the man do
ing the work. states emphatically that
construction of the grade is to be
pushed all winter and that the first cars
will be running in June, 1898. So the
c: non City Electric seems as sure as
death. taxes or anything else on this
mundane sphere.-Pneblo Chieftain.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
To Fremont Count,
People.

We elect that our stock of goods
is the freshest and highest standard
of excellence in the city, hence we
can give you the best service, al
cash trade. Those buying in large
quantities should not fail to visit US.
We buy our goods right and sell to
meet all competition.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Homemade Vinegar

is giving the best of satisfaction.
Don't buy something you can't tell
what il is made Offence, buy from
us. See US when you have got any
thing to sell and always come to
trade with us when you want to buy.
Anything you get from us that is
not right we will make 1t right.
Our new stock OF
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Our Fail Goods

are arriving every day and you can
tempt your appetite with something
different each day, with such as,
Dried Ra>pberries, Apricots, Prunes,
Alden Apples, Dried Cherries, Figs
and Canon City Apple Butter--its
fine, try it. Our line of
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Mrs. J. IL. Harrison and son Frank
accompanied Mrs. g. r. Woods to her
home ut La Noble this week where
they will visit for several weeks.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Mrs. j. Y. Oliver, of Denver, has
been the guest of Mrs. Lyman Robson
for several days. She was formerly a
resident of Canon.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

II. n. and Mrs. Wilcox, who have
been about year in Canon, departed
last evening for Las Crusis, N. NJ.
where they will spend the winter.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Young men can lind satisfaction by
having their laundry done AT the Canon
Steam Laundry at IA weekly rate.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Judge w. B. FELTON, and Thos. s
Wells have been in Denver this week
attending the meeting of the Fourtf
Annual state Horticultural Society.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

FoUND-A leather pocket book.
From contents it would seem to belong
to A. E. Hubbell. Owner can have
same by calling at RECORD office and
paying for this notice.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

On Friday evening Mrs. John W
Rogers entertained number of the
young people of the Cumberland Pres
byterian church.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

VIC. Eldred, of Anaconda, spen
Sunday with his parents in Soutl
Canon
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Breakfast Foods

the most complete in the city and
are fresh from the factories. Our
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Canon Radclitf, of Denver. is the
guest this week OF lsey- Sihbald. The
two gentlemen have been doing some
special work in the coal camps.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

H. n. Beecher, the druggist. enjoyed
most of last week out among the monn-
tains.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Mrs. Clelland and Mrs. Jas. II. Pea
body entertained a company of lady
friends at luncheon Saturday at one
o'clock,
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Rev. and Mrs. Fisher are enjoying a
visit from Miss Gum, of Oskaloosa, Ia
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Jaro' hygiehic underwear does not
irritatr the most sensitive skin
BETHEL.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

The musical students of Miss Briggs
have associated themselves together in
the Junior Musical Club Saturday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Rogers,
on Greenwood. they gave their first re
cital. An excellent program was rem
dered, showing the marked improve
ment of the pupils
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Mrs. John w. Rogers has gone to
Gillian, Missouri. for visit with her
mother.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Architect bradbury has just prepared
the plans for the new home of Mrs.
Jennie Grant, which will be built on
east Main street opposite the Lincoln
school building The building will be
put up Immediately.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Judge NJ. $. Bailey spent portion of

Judge NJ $. Bailey spent portion of
last week in Denver.
G. C. Conkle was in Colorado Springs
a while Thursday evening.
Get your christmas pictures framed
early at Whipple's. (49-tf)
DIR. w. r. Little returned Friday
from professional visit to Chicago
Geo. r.. Cassidy, the next county
treasurer, visited Florence Monday.
For Si5 you can buy the Washburn
guitar or mandolin at Whipple's.
Attorney Geo. F. Nix, of Florence,
attended court several days this week.
IT. -
Lee Champion, the new district at
|torney-elec has been in the city most
of the week attending district court.
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Chas. A. Hurd, well known in Canon,
came in from the east the first OF the
week for a short visit.
Messrs. Chas E. Cast and ]. II. Nc
Corkle, of Pueblo, attended court in
Canon last week.
The Salida Record says: "Miss A. II.
Reynolds left yesterday for Canon City
where she will make her future home"
Only first.class work at the OK.
barber shop.
Judge w. b. FELTON, was in Pueblo
Saturday arranging the sale of large
part of his apple crop.
Pettijohn's Breakfast Food is all the
go just now. Try package.
BROWN MER. Co.
L. z. Bassick left Monday for Bridge
port, Connecticut. After short visit
he will return and again make his
headquarters at the St. Cloud.
FouND-A leather pocket book.
From contents it would seem to belong
to A. E. Hubbell Owner can have
same by calling at RECORD office and
paying for this notice.
See our elegant line of suiting samp-
les. BErIrrI
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Little Gem Cheese

please everybody. They are extra
quality and just the right sizc-5
pound bricks. Our
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

In our bow to the public we only wisi, to say
that we intend to carry as fine stock Of
goods in our line as there is in Colorado. and
are willing to compete with Denver prices
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Lantz, the Canon Steam Laundry
man, viii take your washing ON a
weekly contract. 40 Al.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Our Apple Barrel Factory

is still running turning out cotton
wood stock. Ii is neater ard
lighter barrel by pounds each than
any stock that has been made up in
the past.
just received fresh supply of
Kansas Salt, bo,h rock and crushed.
Price 50 and rs cents per hundred
pounds. The crushed is just the
thing to "salt your pork down with" :"
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

II. i5. Slater has been quite busy the
past two weeks attending TO the wir-
ing of new houses and changing the
lights of several business houses from
incandescent to arc lights. The people
are growing to appreciate the electric
lights more each year.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Buy Sweeper Cigar, as you get y
chance on the Graphophone at Hunter
Palmer's.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Gilt Edge Coffee at Brown Mer. Co
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

+. Z. Bassick left Monday for Bridge
port, Connecticut. After short visi
he will return and again make hi
headquarters at the st. Cloud.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

When you need a barber try john
D.noon, successor to Bristol. Shave
10 cents; bath Is cents; hair cut %.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

& See our elegant line Of quitting samp-
les. BETHEL.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Morey's Coffee Is the best.
G. r Tanner & Son.

The out-of town letters in the Argo-
naut of Nov. 18th are particularly in
teresting. One from Chicago gives a
Californian's impressions of the Windy
City and another discusses the recent
marriage in London of Sir Edwin Arm
old, the poet, to a young Japanese
woman.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

DR.. Geiger, dentist.Y. NJ. G. A. Blk.
Kent L Eldred had business in Flor
ence Saturday
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Try the new maple syrup kept by the
Brown Mer. Co.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18
Butter and Egg

trade is increasing every day. The
cause-good stock and guaranteed.
Cañon City record., 1897-11-18

Pettiohn's Breakfast Food is all tn
go just now. Try package.
BROWN MER. Co.