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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
THE POWER PLANT.
Work on the Plant, Machinery and
Line Progressing Rapidly.

While Contractor Okey is busy erec-
ting the power house and buildings
for the great power plant Manager
Donaldson. of Colorado Springs, and
C. C. Conkle, the representative, are
busy completing the right-of-way and
getting the business matters for the
company in good shape. Electric
power will be furnished for the entire
Cripple Creek district and in any
quantity it is desired. 1t will be a
great thing for the Cripple Creek
country, as it will be great stimu-
liant to the mining industry. 1t will
make mining easier and more profit
able. Mines which would not pay
before will now be good properties
owing to the reduction in expense of
operation. The large expense of en-
gines, boilers, water and coal will be
done away with and in this the chief
benefit will be to the small leases
who work on small capital. Hardly
any one enterprise could result in
so much direct benefit to the great
gold comp as this power plant now
being erected in Canon City.
The construction of the buildings
is going on rapidly under the excel
lent supervision of Contractor Okey.
This is a direct benefit to Canon in
that every day sees hundreds of dol
lars paid out for labor and material
which goes directly into the hands OF
Canon business houses.
At an increased expense of several
thousand dollars Mr.. Donaldson has
decided not to use the penitentiary
stone, using instead Canon stone quar-
ried and cut by Canon laborers.
The machinery has been ordered
from Pittsburg, Pa, where an enor-
nous Corliss engine and large boilers
are being constructed especially for
this company.
The electrical machinery will be
made by the Westinghouse people and
will be of the latest patterns and
designs. A portion of the electrical
machinery is now ready for shipment
and is expected TO arrive in Cripple
Creek early next mouth. The line
will in all probability be in operation
by the middle of March.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

Inc ingenuity Of the sportsman is.
perhaps, no better illustrated than by
the use he puts the English language
to in designating particular groups of
animals. The following is list of the
terms which have been applied TO the
various classes: A covey of partridges,
nide of pheasants, wisp of snipe, n
flight Of doves or swallows, n muster
of peacocks, siege of herons, build
ing of rocks, brood Of grouse. a stand
Of plover, a watch OF nigbtingales,
Gathering Of cloughs. n herd or bunch
of cattle. a flock of geese. a bevy OF
guails, a cast Of hawks, a swarm OF
bees, a school of whales. a shoal OF her.
rings, herd Of swine. skulk OF foxes,
a pack Of wolves, drove of oxen, a
sounder of hogs. troop of monkeys,
a pride oflions, sleuth of bears, gang
Of elk.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
A CHARITABLE SOCIETY.
A Canon City Society for the care
of Homeless Children.

Perhaps few in Canon are aware
that among its many societies is one
for the care of homeless children and
for the bringing together of those
who desire to have child to love and
nurture and the little ones who are in
such need of this devotion. For some
years such an organization has been
among US and it is with the thought
of increasing its efficiency that these
words are written.
The Home Protection Society of
Colorado is part of national associa-
tion which, believing that home and
not an institution is the proper place
for child to develop, has for many
years been engaged in placing home
less children in families where, after
a suitable time of trial, the child is to
be legally adopted.
In order to successfully carry on
this work local advisory boards are
appointed in the different towns whose
duty it is to report to the central
Offices any child needing care and
also to introduce to them any one
who desires to take child. Strange
to say these officers have more appli-
cations for children than they can
always fill.
Thus far the Canon City local board
have, happily, had no case of desti-
tute children to report, but they are
always glad to know of any one who
wishes to adopt little one. The peo-
pie of the town can materially aid us
by bringing to the knowledge of the
board any child who need care, and
also telling us of those who are
thinking of opening their homes to
children who have none.
The board as at present constituted
consists of Mrs. A. H. Burgess, presi-
dent, Mrs F. A. Reynolds, secretary
and treasures. Mrs. Irene Chase. Mrs.
n. M. Harding and Mrs. John Rogers.
Any of these ladies will be happy to
give all the information in their power
to those who ask for it.
We trust that by bringing the
cause to the notice of Canon many will
assist us with thought and money.
ANNA A. BURGESS, Pres.
NJ. S. RAYNoLDs, Sec.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
EtiOTISM.

When you think the worlds your oyster, and
felicitate yourself,
On your standing and your balance in the
bank.
Just remember there are others respect
able as you
You are not the only turtle in the tank.
The colonel of militia is very mihgty man,
His epaulets will tell you of his rank;
But there's captians. and there's sergeants,
and corporals besides
He's not the only turtle in the tank.
the self-made mans wonder. he will tell
you SO himself,
And there's no one but himself to really
thank;
But when he dies there's some one who can
I'LL the gap he leaves
He's not the only turtle in the tank.
So take your honors easy and be just like
the rest.
For whether you're prize or are blank.
The world can do without you, can forget
you In a day
For you're not the only turtle in the tank.
-HAsHREsH.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
Basket Ball.

The Canon City Y. M. C. A. Tigers
will endeavor to devour the Pueblo
boys at the opera house on Saturday
night, Jan. 20. Of course the visit
ing team will come with the expecta-
tion of being victorious, and you may
be sure it will be spirited contest.
1t will be the only chance Canon will
have of witnessing a State League
game during the year, so everybody
should avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity to see a first-class game of
basket ball. The association colors
are orange and black and everyone is
requested to wear these colors on the
night of the contest. The team is in
constant training for the event, and
by week from Saturday night will
be in first-class condition. Tickets
will be placed on sale the first of the
week at Palmer's drug store. Per.
sons desiring good seats are urged tc
reserve them early.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

The opinion seems to be general
among sheepmen that prospects are
better this year than they have been
any time since 1892. A better demand
for both wool and mutton is anticipated,
but, of course, much depends on the
general improvement of the times,
There is little reason to doubt but that
the sheep on AN average will show bet
ter quality, for not only have feeders
been careful in the selection of their
stock sheep, but they all realize the inn
portance of feeding to a general finish,
and the chea pness Of feed will give
them an opportunity of doing this.-
Dakota Field and Farm.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
GALLANT CONDUCT OF PIPER.


Instances of Bravery shown in PERIL
Gus Quarters.
There have been several instances of
bravery similar to that of the gallant
Gordon piper at Dargai, who continued
to play after both his legs had been
shot off, says the London Chronicle.
One of these, which occurred during he
Peninsular wars, was almost identical
with that of the capture of the Dargai
ridge. 1t was at Vimiera, when the
then Seventy-frst Highlanders hurled
themselves against the French as a
counter-stroke to the attempt of Kel-
lerman to recover six captured guns.
and drove back their assailants in head
long rout. When the Highlanders were
advancing Piper Stewart. of the gren-
adler company, fell, his thigh being
broken by musket shot. Yet he re-
fused to quit the field. and. sitting on
a knapsack, continued to inspire his
comrades with a pibroch, saying:
"De'il haze me, lads, if we shall want
for music!" For this he received a
handsome stand of pipes from the High
land society of London.
Again, there u the historical incident
of Pipe Major Mackay, who, when his
regiment had formed square to receive
charge of French cavalry at Waterloo.
stepped outside the square and strobe
round the bayonet bristling ranks play
ing his most inspirating pibroch in the
presence of his comrades-an incident
which forms the subject OF one of Mr..
Bogle's finest battle pictures, exhibited
at the academy year or two ago.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
A New Force,

Speaking of the introduction of
electrical power in the Cripple Creek
district the Victor Record says:
Another and far greater saving
will result from the building of the
Canon City power line, as it will re-
duce the expense of deep mining from
rs to SO per cent. 1t will no longer
be necessary to bring in great boilers
at enormous expense nor to employ
firemen or buy coal by the car load.
A small electric motor will do it all,
and a simple twist of the wrist will
regulate the motor.
1T Is to be hoped that the price of
this power Will pe 80 reduced that the
smaller prospects can afford to replace
their windlasses and whims with the
motors and electrical hoists. II this
y dooe ~ wok Of prospecting the
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
A HISTORIC STONE.
How the City Has Grown Around an
OLD Mile Post.

How the City Has Grown Around an
OLD Mile Post.
A landmark in the shape of an old
milestone stands on the triangular
piece of ground at the juncture of Sus-
quehanna and Germantown avenues
and Sixth street, on which is cut '.2
miles to P" The stone, says the Phil
adelphia Bulletin, which is of granite,
is about 80 inches high, 5 inches thick
and 12 inches in width. Il has not suf
fered from the ravages of age, but bears
in several places the result of vandal-
ism, although it is guarded by two
brass cannon, metal dog, and over it
floating from Flagstaff is .'Old Glory"
The guardians are the property of Gen.
D. b. Birney post 63, G. A. R., the COM
rades of which keep the triangular
piece of ground in slightly and good
condition. The stone has been there
for many years, how long no person re-
siding in the neighborhood can say,
while one man says that it has been
there more than half century.
1t is evident that it was erected when
Philadelphia was not of such an e'-
tensive area as at present, and was
placed there to direct persons COM
ing in from the country and show them
that they had only two miles further
to travel before reaching Market street.
The stone may have been there for
over two centuries, as in 1852 the boun-
daries of the city were declared to be
Vine street and Cedar street to the
north and south and the Delaware and
Schuylkill rivers to the east and west.
In 1888 the number othouses was only
$500 and the population about $4,000.
In 1704 the city was divided into ten
wards, which division continued up to
1900, and then the city did not reach
much further south than Spring Gar
den street
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
A Correction.

To the people of Canon City and
vicinity, some of you have no doubt
been informed by my brother laundry
man, Mr.. Lantz, that | am operating
the Troy Steam Laundry against my
word and honor, Illegally engaged in
the business, etc. But before opening
the above named laundry for business
! went to Mr.. Lantz and secured a
written agreement permitting me to
open and operate same. Now to get
the sympathy of the people and few
more customers from the Troy"
these and many more, Il am told"
have been reported ! take this
method of informing the public that
am here for business and TO build it
up honorably. Thanking you for your
former patronage and hoping to still
give you the best satisfaction in the
future Very Respectfully,
W. H. MARTIN.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
Y. n. c. A. NOTES.

Rev. Harl, of the Baptist church,
will address the mems meeting Sun
day afternoon.
The Literary and Debating club will
give an open meeting in the Associa-
ton parlors on Friday night. The
program will begin at eight o'clock
and will last about an hour and thirty
minutes. 1t will consist of literary
selections interspersed with music.
No admission will be charged.
The silver question was settled for
all time to come at the debating club
last Friday night.
The address given by Rev. Willis
at the rooms last Sunday was highly
appreciated. Mr.. Willis is the kind
of young man the people of Canon
like to welcome into their midst. We
have his promise that he will speak
for us again soon and we pledge him
in advance a good audience.
Resolved, That Bachelors Should
Be Taxed" will be the subject for
debate Friday night.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

at an enormous rate. When the fair
opened loaded that pumpkin into n
wagon by the aid of a derrick it
weighed 30s pounds-and took it down
to agricultural hall. OF course I got
the ten dollars.
'I have often wondered how many
pies that would have made. Estimat-
ing SO per cent. waste, there were
about zoe pounds of pie material and
s Ia. ounces to the pie would make
But the reporter was too busy to hear
the rest. He was figuring on feeding n
watermelon on port wine and astonish-
ing the world
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

S. T. Higgins has just sold his liv-
cry stable on Third street to Messrs.
A. r. Stockton and Geo. Moffitt. Mr..
Stockton has long resided in Canon
and is well liked by all who know him.
Mr.. Moffitt is new conner. He will
Immediately move his family here.
They propose fo fix the stable up and
rnn first-class livery.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
the SECRET

of why gentleman always looks
genteel and neat, even though his
clothing has seen better days, is be-
cause his innate love of cleanliness
makes him wear immaculate and wei
laundried linen at all times. You
want to appear at your best for the
merry Yuletide season, so bring your
linen to this laundry and it will have
the proper color and domestic finish.
Canon Steam Laundry, 10. iAS!z sw
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
FEEDING A PUMPKIN.
Nebraska YaFnes's suseessfsl Sch
TO Win 4 Ten.nallaE Rrine.

NooPoS "a BoRneR'o Duoee00R011 1e eAe q
10 Win . Ten-DOllaF Prise.
"Ssy. did you know that pumpkins
could be fed and made to grow to an
enormous size?" asked q retired farm
o. Of the Omaha Bee man.
ITS fact. !" he continued. II remem-
Der one spring that my father was
elected secretary Of . county agricul-
turai society and he told me that he
was going TO o6er . prize of ten dollars
for the largest pumpkin exhibited at
the fair. determined TO get that
prise and did.
How did I DO III By raising the big
gest punpkin. Of course. selected q
Ne shst looked unusually thrifty and
Gavs II extra ssrs untll pumpkins had
f6Fnsd sbout - large - baseball.
GsIsstinS o. of tbess I began to feed ~
Ia Nd Il. I cut Gash in the stem
81 run . ~ eottea rA9 through II
3haa I covered ~ pjees win wax.
Hysry nsgAt I ~ pan - nl1k % sch
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

The California Limited now runs
twice a week between Chicago and Los
Angeles, via Santa Fe route. The
third annual season for this magnifi-
cent train.
Equipment of superb vestibuled
Pullman palace sleepers, buffet-smok-
ing car, and through dining car mana
ged by Mr.. Fred Harvey. Most luxuri-
Gus service via any line, and the fastest
time.
Another express train. carrying pal
ace and tourist sleepers, leaves daily
for California.
Inquire Of local agent a. r & 5. +
X. X.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

Mrs. A. C. Mcmillan, of Canon City,
will arrive in Victor today (Wednes-
day. and give an address on Missions
at the Presbyterian church tonight.
She is an eloquent speaker and it is
hoped that many will avail themselves
of this opportunity to hear her.
Cripple Creek Times.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

with local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood
or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack
m@ticine, II was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians In this country for years,
and Is a regular prescription 1t Is COM
posed of the best tonlcs known, combieed
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect COM
binatipn Of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing &
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Haifs Family Pills are the best.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
aYr1NAsIUn NOTES.

Canon v. S. Pueblo at the opera house
Saturday night, the 29th. Everybody
is invited. Purchase ticket and see
the big game of basket ball.
TIE masquerade game in the gymna-
sium last Thursday night was well at
tended and everybody seemed to enjoy
it hugely. After the first half the boys
unmasked and donned their gym"
suits and did some playing. During
the ten minutes intermission Robert
Amick interested the spectators with
some scientific work at the striking
bag.
On account of the lack of space only
limited number of spectators have
been able to witness our match games
of basket ball in the gymnasium.
There is ample room in the opera house
to seat from three to four hundred at
the state league contest on Saturday,
the 29th. The High School will be out
in force with flags and colors flying.
Let the town turn out to see the Tigers
meet their foes.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

L. Grant, wife and baby are here
from Devils Lake, North Dakota, and
are stopping at the st. Cloud hotel.
Mr.. Grant is in Canon with view to
making this his permanent home.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

district can be carried on with much
greater rapidity and new strikes will
be correspondingly multiplied.
1T is a safe prediction that in a
few years coal will be almost an un-
known substance in this district, its
place being supplied by the clean,
convenient, economical force known
as electricity"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

The summer coat Of the polar fox il
dark, almost black. In winter IL is so
white that the animal can hardly be
seen as II runs over the snow.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
Masque Ball.

A grand masque ball will be given
by the /. o. 0. F. in the opera house,
to celebrate Washington's birthday,
evening of Feb. %. Costumes may
be rented at F. E. Thomas. 3 If.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

any old symptoms
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold BY all drug
gists under . positive
guarantee. first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases Of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR. MILES MEDICA
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
BOarders Wanted.

Those desiring neat rooms and good
table board can be accommodated at
Mrs. II. r. Nelson's, 6l2 Macon Ave.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

Buggy and harness, good condition.
Apply at RECORD Office. p
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

Pettijohn's Breakfast Food is all the
go just now. Try a package.
BROWN MER Co.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

Those fine portraits are bringing us a
steady trade. Everybody says Kaye
Bros. are i'll 1t.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
Santa Fe Route-CaIiforuia LimIted.

Only first class work at the o. X
barber shop.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

The best photos in Canon City are
made at FRICKE's.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

One car of Balm wagons and John
Deere buggies and carriages. New
styles and low prices.
HANDY & MCGEE MER. Co.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

Mrs. Rooert b. Rudolph has just re-
ceived news of the death of her brother,
Harry e. McDongal, Jr., at his home at
Kansas City ON January 10Th. He had
just returned from FL Paso, Texas,
where he had been most of the time
since leaving Canon. Harry was well
known here and his bereaved relatives
have many sympathizers in this city
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

~ FTER suffering for nearly thirty years
from dyspepsia. Mrs. Fl. E. Dugdaie.
wife Of a prominent business man of
Warsaw, N. Y. writes: For IS years. l was
constant sufferer from dyspepsia and a
weak stomach. The lightest food produced
distress, causing severe pain and the forma-
tion Of gas No matter how careful Of my
diet suffered agonlzing pain after eating
was traated by many physicians and tried
numerous remedies without permanent help
Two years ago I began taking DR.. Miles,
Nerve and Liver Pills and Nervinc- Within
aweek commenced improving. and per-
sisting in the treatment was soon able to
cat what 1 liked. with no evil effects
keep them at hand and single dose dIspcls
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

Four lots located on Rudd avenue
for sale by W. B. MCGEE. 3-tf
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20
THE ST. JAMES RE-OPENS.
Mark w. Phipps has Taken Charge
of the st. James Hotel and VIII
rlake 1t One of the Best.

In re-opening of the st. James by
Mark w. Phipps the RECORD believes
that this hotel will prove credit to
Canon. Mr. Phipps has been in this
business some years and is thoroughly
familiar with all the phases of hotel
life. He has been employed in the best
hotels of our city and no better meat
and pastry cook ever entered kitchen.
At all times courteous and obliging,
Mr.. Phipps is sure of success. When
you take meal out try the st. James.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-01-20

At their home on Greenwood ave-
nue. last night Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Bash entertained company in honor of
their brother, Mr.. Jesse Modi. Up
wards of twenty young ladies and
gentlemen were there and the even
Ing passed on feeted wings. Instruc-
tive and mirthful diversions and a
tempting collation., as usual, were
principal functions.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1898-12-24

Cesar
has been thoroughly tested in the fol.
For economy, durability, easy wash.
ing.
Non.shrlnking or Injurious to fabrics.
For leaving the hands smooth and
soft.
For washing the most delicate EN-
brOidcry without Il particle of injury.
1t Is n well-knOwn fact to practical
laundrcsses that there Is no economy
In u cheap adulterated soap. Not only
from the fact that 1t has not the lasting
qualities, but also from injury done the
clothing.
by the use Of CAESAR, linens and 9TH
or fabrics do not rot, they wear out
naturally.
1t has been proved that CAESAR does
80 per cent. more washing than the
average laundry soap will do.
CAESAR has Il rich. velvet creamy
lather that penetrates and sOftens the
clothing, consequently 1t makes wash.
ing easy.
| CAESAR will not cause chapped or
rough hands. Why? Because 1t con-
tains no injurious substances Of any
| kind.
CAESAR retails ut 4c a bar, and We
feel confident that with fair trial
you will make Caesar household
soap. Very sincerely yours.
JOSEPH LISTER.
| Chicago.