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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-29

Paul WhaXter was down by the r,v-
er pegging stones at the windows OF
the abandoned felt mill that for near
Nv a year had stood idle. 1T was not
easy to find even a fragment OF glass,
as it had been a favorite marx TO-
boys ever since Abraham Mlltlbank
failed in business and left the null
to its fate.
Paul walked all around it and found
in an out of the way corner pane
that had never been broken. He took
good aim and fired, and the musical
sound of shattered glass fell sweetlE
upon his ears.
While he was wishing that he could
find another such dandy target "a
shabby looking man stepped out OF
the door of the mill and said to Paul
You're a regular boy, amt yer?
You love to hear glass breaking.
can give you a lot of sport at that
sort of business"
Now Paul was not mischievous and
he didn't know whether to go about
his business or stay and talk to the
stranger. 1t was a lor a.. spot, and
the man was not pleasant looking. He
had slanting eyebrows and keen, deep
set eyes and his beard came to .
queer little point.
Howe" asked Paul. deciding to stay
for a minute and talk to the man.
How'd you like me to enchant q
building here in town, say Deacon
Jones', so that you could break every
window in the house. and yet 1t
wouldn't do alry harm
THAT would be bully. said Paul.
laughing. ''Whewee, wouldn't / Jingle
'em. But Mrs Jones is all right. and
/ wouldn't like to do any damage"
No need to damage EN-. ! can fin
glass so that you can break it all 10
pieces and it will be restored as soon
as you get tired breaking it. Years
ago, when | was young. | was called
Signor Diabolo, the great magician,
and | travelled with the greatest cir
Gus on earth. There is very little |
can't do in the way of pleasing a boy.
and although of course, you don't be-
lieve in fairies, yet if you've ever seen
any sleight of hand tricks at the cir
Gus you know that we prestidigitators
can do wonderful things
'Presty what?" asked Paul perpleX-
edly.
'Prestidigitators. 1t fits the mouth
pretty snug, doesn't it. 1t means one
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-29
PAUL AND THE PRESTIDICITATOR
A Stirring Story of Shattered Window Glass
and the Fun Boy Had Throwing
Stones.
F.. By c. B. LOOMS.

Copyright 1900 by C. B. Loomis.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-29
DANGER OF OCEAN WRECKS,

1t is stated that the Atlantic Ocean con-
tains many wrecked vessels which drift
hither and thither, and as their positions
change with the winds and tides. they are
q constant menace to ocean traffic. Be-
cause of the great expense they are not
destroyed until they have inflicted actual
damage. How like this is the action Of
many persons, who wait until they are i'll
before treating such dangerous symptoms
as Indigestion dyspepsia, constipatio
liver or kidney troubles. Don't allow them
TO menace your health. Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters will clear the system of all
impurities, making the blood rich and
the nerves strong. 1t cures all stomach
disorders, and is an unequalled spring
medicine. See that a Private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck of the bottle
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-29

row, but I'll get enough sport out OF
it to pay me-
At eight o'clock to the minute Paul
met him in front of the church. DE L
con Jones house stood next door. II
was as dark as a pocket
Hello" said the tramp. Where are
they? Not gone to bed at this time OF
night"
There's donation party at the
Goddard's and | guess they've gone
to it. Pretty much everybody III tn :
neighborhood will be there. Oh, !
wish I'd brought Jack Gardner with
me. He loves to break glass as much
as | do. But are you sure that You
can mend 'em?"
Sure? Aren't there sparrows III
New York? And were they always
there? I'm proper magician all RICH
Here's ten cents that was on your
shoulder. Bad place for it,
Paul might have known that it was
the same ten cents that the tramp
had given him in the afternoon, but he
was not suspicious, and this final
proof of the mans power decided him
Il brought bag of stones,'' said he
Lets begin with the bay window
He was good shot. and so was the
tramp. The latter picked up stones
from the road and every time eithe"
one fired there was a delightful CRASH
of glass and a window showed a gan
ing wound.
Hi, isn't it fun?" said innocent
Paul when the biggest pane in the
bay window fell in with a tremendous
crash. Il never had SO much fun in
my life"
But an instant later, the house,
which was lighted by electricity, flash
ed into brilliance from basement to
attic. Deacon Jones. who had not gone
to the party, but who had retired ear
~. had been awakened by the musical
glasses. and realizing that it was Il
concert that would cost him a pretty
penny if he didn't stop it at once, he
lighted MP, jumped into his boots and
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
TIE 0lft AcirnowIedeed.

s sO8
Miss Olive Wright received . per-
sonal letter from the three orphan
girls Of Galveston, acknowledging the
receipt Of the money sent; they ex-
tend their gratitude and best wishes
to all who SO cheerfully contributed
in their time Of need. $29 was the
amount sent and Miss Wright wishes
all those who contributed to know
that their donations went directly to
those for whom it was intended. The
names Of two Of those aided are Nay
O'Delland Alice Barnett.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Peter 10y is erecting a neat four
room frame residence upon his fine
fruit ranch on Reynolds avenue,
Fruitmere. Mr.. 10y has recently dis
posed of two valuable tracts Of land
and thought he wanted to try his
luck in new place. but has concluded
that Canon City is q good place to
stay with and will therefore remain.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

The Colorado Springs Telegraph on
Sunday last sent out it's first Sunday
edition. 1t was large paper well
crowded with good reading matter
and particularly 20 q relates to Col
orado. If future issues keep pace
with the first, the Sunday Telegraph
will cut wide swath 70 this state.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

The family of Prof. j. P. Farmer
of Lincoln Park is rejoicing over the
arrival of baby girl. The birth oc-
CURED Friday, Nov. 16.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Rev. W. E. Perry, pastor Of the
Myrtle Hill M. E. church, Denver, is
the guest of Capt. and Mrs. H. M.
Mingay this week.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Mr.. Ii. v. Smith, teacher Of Art
Embroidery, invites the ladies' of
Canon to an exhibit of his work to
be held il the parlors of the St. Cloud
Hotel on Thursday, Nov. 22nd.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
State shoot at Florence.

The Colorado Fish and Game Pro-
lection association will hold its an
nual shoot at Florence on November
28-29. The program promises an
interesting event.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

No better or cheaper meat in town
than our Thanksgiving turkeys, ducks
or geese. At 15c per pound. Cheap
enough for every day. McNelly.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

We have one good residence locs-
tion for sale very cheap, and will loan
a good party money enough to build
and finish good house. ]. NJ. Rags
dale & Sons. Alt.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

When you think of building or need
brick or stone work done talk with
Fuller and Hyle. They will do It for
you right. 48tf
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Mrs. J. H. Harrison gave surprise
party to her daughter, Miss Edith. on
Monday evening last. About thirty
Of the young people of the city were
present. Progressive games were
played; Miss Genie Whipple and Will
Waldo won first prizes. Miss Gail
Conaway and Harry Gardner were
awarded the consolation prizes. Re-
fresbments were served and a very
enjoyable evening spent.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Wynkoop are :

Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Wynkoop are re-
joicing over the arrival Of q daughter
at their home Sunday evening.
Mother and child are doing finely. and
the happy father says this addition
to the family makes me stick close to
my knitting, as the baby must have 4
dress occasionally, but the old folks
can grub along with what they have. 2
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

R. B. Thompson, LOT So. 9th st.,
will make you prices on your work
that will pay you to see him first. Al
the shop from z to $50 q. M, IL to
l p. M, s to 6 p. m. 45tt
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

MARRrED-At the NJ. E. parsonage
in Canon City by Rev. H. d. Cook,
Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. John Hughes
Of Florence and Miss Mary Jones of
Emporia, Kansas.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Having bought 10000 rolls of
wall paper at the new bottom out
prices; will sell you good paper at
from SC single roll up, and trim it
for you ready for use. R. B. Thomp-
son, LOT South 5th st. 45tf
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

The scare over the reported strip
ping Of the Independence mine ct
Cripple Creek has been far reaching.
Expert Hammond recommends "cut
of dividends and do development
work."
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Mrs. Payton and Miss Chance of
this city, were guests of DR.. and Mrs.
Polly at Elkton last Sunday.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
NOTICE.

TAs annual nestiss Of the stoot holders Of
B@ssh @ e Caro-. Car CITY. coior.do, On NOsday
Pee e. ~. q the hour Of 7sso - the even.
elected. snd sny othsr swfui businsss neeG.
lne etfen1fon Will then b transacted.
n 70 Important thet majority. OF stock b.
20 ~ preeens IN person OF by proxy,
IL. DAWSON. PrG;fdart
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Miller, the Candy Man." mskes
first-class candy, to the truth of which
the RECORD force can testify.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

w. B. Patton has sold his restaur-
ant business to Mrs. ]. A. Hale, of
Victor. Mr.. Patton will remove to
Colorado Springs.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
$500 per Barrel Saved on Flour.

$I.oo per Barrel Saved on Flour.
G. R. Tanner & Co. have grade Of
family -four which they are selling at
$l.50 per 100b-75c for sob. This
flour, while not 80 white as fancy
patent, will make more nutritious
bread. Try it if you want to save
money. 4Stf
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

h. E. Finney, the noted piano
tuner from Chicago, will be in Canon
Saturday. He has over two hundred
customers awaiting him.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

DR.. Kalmen c. Sapero. Specialist
on the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, is
here again for q few days. Cal, at
428 Greenwood. Consultation and
examination for glasses free. 47tf
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Annual Report Associated Charities.
The Associated Charities has had
eleven regular meetings during the
year with an average attendance Of
five members. Two called meetings
have been held.
7 Fifteen families have been helped
with groceries, coal, clothing and
shoes, or nursing and nourishing food
during sickness. All cases Of need
reported have been promptly investi-
gated and relieved. When tho So
ciety has been unable financially to
do what was necessary, the County
Commissioners have come to the res
cue. The Thanksgiving donation Of
canned goods, dressed fowls, apples,
and vegetables, was distributed to
twenty-five families.
The object Of this society is: the
temporary relief Of those in need.
The sincere thanks Of its officers
and committees are rendered to all
who have in any way helped in this
work. KATE H. ROGERS, Sec.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

We can loan money in large or
small amounts at 8 per cent on good
security. J. NJ. RAGsDALE e. Sous. II
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Thanksgiving mea ts-T urkeys,
Ducks, Geese, 15c per pound.
McNelly's
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

L. NJ. johnson, business man at
Altman, after pleasant visit in this
city has returned home.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

1t showed fast and furious for a
little while Tuesday morning, and suf-
fcient Of the beautiful" fell to make
it nasty under foot. No one kicks,
however, as the moisture was sadly
needed.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Pick out your turkey early. They
may be scarce. Selling now ct 15c.
Also ducks and gsese same price.
McNslly.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
Snap.

A good six room house, two A foot
lots-two blocks from D. & R. G. de-
pot-only $1,000. F. P. Dawson,
Record Office.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

The Merchants Contest for a $500
cash prize ct Florence, is an interest
ing tight. OF the ballots 30 far cast,
the Methodist church has received
1O4, 1886, nearly ten thousand to the
good.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Mrs. Lyman Robson is visiting il
Denver this week.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Cheapest furniture ever sold at
Avery's.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Our line of bulk roasted coffees
are guaranteed to please. G. r.
Tanner & Co.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. C. Dye Sundayed
in Pueblo, and then left for the east.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

D. E. Gibson Of the Gibson Lumber
Company Of this city, was transact
ing business in Colorado Springs this
week.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Fruit growers and packers wanting
any more barrels will come and get
them by Dec. 1st, As the shop will be
closed for the season.
I'll Colorado Cooperage Co.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

The ladies II the Christian church
win serve hene cooking every Gatur-
Day II Abrighgs grocery. Thsy solicit
your patrcoago. 4tH
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
When You Gel 4 He.d.che

Wheh lou Get Headache
don't waste minute hut go to your
druggist and get a box Of Krause's
Headache Capsules. They will prevent
pain, even though your skull were
cracked. They are harmless, too. ,Read
the gu arantee. Price 25c. Sold by
Hunter Palmer.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
a SnaD.

Finest home property in Cahon
City; close il. Arare bargain Il sold
at once. w. H. Mcclure & Co.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
Lunch goods at McNelly's.

Large variety of breakfast foods
always fresh. Tanner & Co. If
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
Mr.. Lyman Robson had business in
Colorado Springs Monday.

DR.. Sapero, the well known Oculist,
is here again for . few days; 428
Greenwood. Att
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

The early caller gets the bird,
turkey. duck or goose all the same at
l5c per pound. McNelly.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
FLocklNd TO THE MINE.
The Copper King Visited BY Num-
Der Of Experts and capltal-
lists Last Week.


The latter part Of last week the
Copper King mine received visits from
miners and capitalists whose atten-
tion has been attracted by the assay
and mill returns from ores shipped
for treatment. The RECORD was un-
able to procure all the names, but
personally met .he following: W. E.
Tate. capitalist Of Pittsburg, Kansas;
J. K. Brunner and Mr.. Candy, min
ing investors of Colorado Springs,
and Mr.. E. E. McMahon, secretary Of
the Copper King Free Gold Mining
Company.
Upon their return from the mine
these gentlemen expressed themselves
as well satisfied with the showing Of
mineral in the shaft and also the
quality Of the ore, and are convinced
that within short time the Dawson
Camp district will experience a big
influx Of miners.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

Must sell out a lot Of furniture
without regard to cost. Two carloads
coming. H. D. Avery.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

l. F. Dawson has just accepted the
agency for this place of the Travellers
Insurance company. Of Hartford.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

In Cloth, we sell books which are
cheap enough to throw away when read
or handsome enough to decorate your
library shelves.
Don't put all your money In eating
and drinking and Identifying the outer
man. Feed your brain more. 1t will
pay. Book Food is good. The right
kind will help you to live long and hap
ply. We are selling the finest editions
Of copyright books, ETC., at prices
sliced TO make them nice
A neat time Of Books for High
School COMMENCEMENT
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

For bargains in furniture see
Avery. Must make room for new
goods.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
Royal HubbeIl
/. PHOTO ARTIST
PA MAIN sTREGr.
Make engagements for sittings.
One Month
Before Christmas

In just 81 days Christmas
We have been preparing for this
that there nothing Canon City showing
Stationery and Art We 10 quality and prices
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

E0R gALH-chsap, one new Brfdes Bsach
= seesl range, ~ cclIess svenue s17ti
WANTDp -ssock 20 pasture, s2.oo Der
Nv NORTH, Bood ICED. havo ckoice kay
feS sale. Thurotos White. s4ft6
r .oor-A bsevy winter lap robe. principel
~ color fod, picture Of dog u ooDfog.
II o.. nass- -Ps.sssa cel.a bstsos, 49,
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22
MAcARooNs

a dslfeate little cortee.ion
composed Of almonds, Sugar,
Eggs and Flour.
HUFFMAN ''' MAKES INA; i.,.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

1Vkof sssssssss
MRS. C. H. WILKINSON, Treas.
Cañon City record., 1900-11-22

T. u UAvb6Hs
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
4 QUICK DIAGNOSIS.
Dr.. HortA's kxp.rls.ss vstA asssss~s

Dr. Hoeth's Expsrisacs With Gsstsfxl
One Of the anecdotes related by Dr.
Weir Mitchell In the July instalmeny Of
his Century serial. 'Dr. North and His
Friends," might well be personal ex-
perience Of the authors
once went to Harrisburg and had
to return during the night. The train
was crowded. At last, In the stifins.
dimiy-lighted smoking-car. found .
man asleep across two seats. aWak-
ened him, and saying was sorry -
disturb him, sat down.
After little he said, 'sDo you knsw
DIR. Owen NorthY''
+ Rather astonished, said, yea"
What kind Of a man Is her
"0h, very good fellow"
He Is like all them high-up doctoFn,
l guess. He gets big fees. want to
know"
NO." said /. "That Is always exag-
gerated. Why do you ask?'
well, I've had lot OF doctors, and
amt no better, and now I haven't
much money left"
Upon this my friend conflded to me
all his physical woes in detail We
parted before daybreak. 1t was too
dark In the car for either Of US to zee
plainly the face Of the other.
About 10 next day the man entered
my consulting-room. AS should not
have known him, except for q rather
peculiar voice, I. too, remained uniden-
titled. could not resist SO comic an
opportunity. said, looking at him,
Sit down. You have pain In your
back"
That's queer. have"
And you are blind In the left eye,
and your digestion is very bad" and 20
went ON.
At last he said: II never saw q doc
tor like you. It scares a man. most.
Can you cure meT'
l said YES" and wrote out my direc-
tions. 1t was really a simple case.
When he produced a well-worn wal
let declined to take fee, and said, II
owe You for the seat and the good
sleep disturbed last night"
Thunder! 1 see. You were the
man. But law! why did you give II
away? I'd have sent you the whole
township"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
ASToRY OF TEB
BCER CAMPAIGN
. NATALxEE
RHR N.el.a.i.

stepping horse. sat the man who waa
evidently the leadsr-a young man.
dressed like the others: but With q
face-not unhsndsome though Kwas-
whose merciless determination struck
q cold ch,Ii through Bluebell.
You make a mistake" she said, and
her voice rang out clear and sweet
after the mems hoarse. angry voices.
My father is no informer. Some one
has been telling you wicked lie. We
were always friendly with any Boerl
that we knew"
The young man looked behind him.
The next instant horseman in the
background rode forward and came
aiongside the Boer leader. Bluebell
gave a faint cry. almost staggering
backward. and she heard fearful
oath burst from her father az he. too,
recognized the man.
1t was Gerald Moore.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
Quit Farms to Hunt Pearls.

0ne-third of the people living In the
vicinity Of st. Francois river, Missouri,
have abandoned their farm pursuits
and engaged In pearl hunting. Last
Sunday ]. A. Jones Of Black Rock,
while fishing, opened a clamsheu and
found beautiful and valuable pearl.
The next day he found pearls which
he sold for 1922. The news leaked out
and the pearl-hunting fever seized the
people. Some beautiful pearls have
been taken out Of the river.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
THE NATIONAL CONVENTIONS

Prohibition. At Chicago. June n. q.
1900. Tickets ON sale June 26. n.
Democratic, 1t Kansas City. July I,
1900. Tickets ON sale July 3. l.
The road to take to attend these
conventions 10 the Chicago Great
Western railway. the popular Maple
Leaf Route. with its vestibuled trains.
free chair cars, satisfactory dining car
service, and its unsurpassed sleeping
car accommodations.
Only one fare for the round trip.
For further particulars apply to any
agent Of the Chicago Great Western.
or address r. H. Lord, q. p. Z T. A..
III Adams street, Chicago.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
A Financial Transaetlon.

Boer sympathizer-when I was in
London l saw man on the street SELL
ing war photographs. Here you are, I"
he shouted. Portraits Of all the Brit
ish fighting generals. penny apiece
Englishman-Well2
Boer Sympathizer-I had half
penny In my pocket SO I bought the
lot.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
An Expensive Feather.

The tall feathers OF the feriwah. . rare
birds OF paradise, are the most expensive
known. Indeed, the price may be called
prohibitive. for the. only tuft existing in
England--probably in any civilized land
was procured with such difficulty that 1t
Is considered to be worth $4,000. 1t now
adorns the apex OF the coronet worn on
state occasions by the Prince of Wales
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
Chc.p Excur.ion. E....

The Burii igton will on June 11th and
18th put on sale tickets from Denver. to
Chicago, st. Louis. Peoria and all Mis-
souri river points at rste OF one fare plus
Sc for the round trip. Tickets good for
to everybody. G. W.. VALLERY.
General Agent.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
A Prize In Store,

So you are to be married next
week, Miss Bunk"
"Yes, Mr.. Tmkins."
II congratulate you. Who is the
happy manT
why, Mr.. Timkins, I'm surprised.
He isn't happy yet; he won't be happy
till he gets me-"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
Only o. 80 Denver to K.naa. city

For double berth In Pullman ordinary
sleeping car on train leaving Denver over
Union Pacific at 1895 p. m. daily. arriv-
ing Kansas City 7:25 following morning.
One fare for the round trip to Kansas
Seventeenth street.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
Make Your Reservation. at Once

For Union Pacific excursions June 23rd.
July 18th. Goth and August 4th. One fare
plus $500 for round trip to Chicago. St
Kansas koas City. omaha nrapGs and internedlate mediate
points. Final limit October 3lst. Ticket
office 941 Seventeenth street
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
step-L.dder Buslnc...

Maria, gardeners have a scheme to
grow strawberries on trees
WELL that's just like 'em! They want
to fix things SO they can charge US more
for picking EN-"
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06

Talk is not cheap! The man who talks
has words to give away,
But he who has no time to listen has
the costs to pay.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06

He was. . Joyous bsing who didn't have
- buy three or four pairs Of children'0
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
Aoov,v -, , 49,,

yssas = nsssusas selisss = - -
Ee1ns ss1sacss ars h fssnlay's Caiifeslla
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06
Ass =. uslee Ause1s D'sss-5la~e9 s.

- - UDle0 Aus9a 81,
II y the only sure ~ ,lNoslees
emarttng. BurpinG 1WeatinE -
Corns snd BunionA Aak Ter A1ees
roos-Ease. . powder 70 ~ stekea tnee
ths shoss. AZ all ngugo3sta ~ -
etorss. Nc Sample Bset v3AA A.
drsss Allan Q. 0imstsd. LeRoy. y J.
A GaWkY 1araa DtesA
NY horse 3 delightfuily spl1iteA; -
tTmps ue and down &c his hana -
'sHe doesi Well wouldn't ca1l ~ q
hoepe-rd cali hin . 1ay." 77
The Holly chieftain., 1900-07-06

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