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The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
How Coal Resembles Ice.

The Electrical Review calls attention
to an interesting explanation of the
burning of coal. Coal petroleum and
Illuminating gas are related to one an
other much as are ice, water and
steam. For this reason perfect COM
bustion of liquid fuel is already ad-
vanced a long step toward vaporiza-
ton, just as ice is advanced toward
steam when turned into water. The
volatile elements of coal are locked up
In solid form, or virtually frozen solid.
Professor Dewar demonstrated how
great an amount of heat must be tax
en- from the so called permanent gases
to make them liquid and how much
more to make them solid. Yet nature
has solidified gas into the form Of coal,
and solid coal. like solid ice, win only
dissolve into vapor through the ex-
penditure Of heat.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
A Henrt1ess Interruption.

A young Partisan, noted for his grace
and readiness as a second in many
duels, was asked by a friend to ac-
company him to the mayors office to
atfix his signature as a witness to the
matrimonial registry. He consented
but when the scene was reached for
got himself. Just as the mayor was
ready for the last formalities he broke
out; Gentlemen, cannot this affair
be arranged? Is there no way of pre-
venting this sad occurrencew
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
The Oldest Death Sentence.

The Oldest death sentence extant is
found in the Amherst papyri contain
ing the trials of state criminals in
Egypt, about 1900 B. c. The criminal
in this case was found guilty of magic,
which his judges state was worthy of
death, which he carried out, and he
killed himself" apparently by stab
bing, as in the japanese "hari kari, !"
which is also of very ancient origin.
Among less civilized peoples drown
ing would seem to have been the earii-
est method of legal punishment, for
about 450 B. C. the Britons killed their
criminals by throwing them into
quagmire. OF other than capital pun
ishments the Oldest recorded comes
from Chaldea, where it was enacted
some 5000 years ago that when any
one MANNED Il slave the hand that
thus offended should pay him each day
measure of corn"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
The Gold Snake"

A Mexican superstition, very com
mon among miners in that country, re-
lates to the gold snake" This spe-
cies of serpent is perfectly harmless
and very handsome, being green in
color and with golden iridescence
in it's scales. Faith is entertained that
wherever gold snake makes its nest
there is a ltAlge containing the precious
metal, and there are many miners
who will locate a claim at once II
they find gold snake.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

What is the matter with the Tucson
Street Railway company? The work
of construction seems to have been
suspended suddenly. Stone avenue
Seventeeth street and the lower end Of
South Fourth avenue are torn up and
in an unsightly condition. Traffic is
obstructed and the convenience Of the
public set at naught. The people
have rights that even the Tucson
street railway company should be
compelled to respect, and the city
authorities should see to it that public
thoroughfares are not put out of ser
vice to oblige the whims of a corpora
ton. The streets should be left in a
condition that they can be used by the
people. The streets named above are
now torn up and impossible, an eye
sore to the people and a menace to life.
What are the constituted authorities
going to do about it?
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

If the Republicans of Arizona have
any sand left, they will insist upon
nominating N. o. Murphy for Delegate
to Congress. Murphy's administration
will be one of the issues of the cam
paign. and HE should be compelled tc
take the stump and defend it himself
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
Revenged.

1t was apparent that the barber was
highly pleased.
What has happened? asked the
man with the towel round his neck.
Il dislocated my shoulder in the
spring." he answered.
''Wen?"
"The doctor who set it got out of this
chair just before you came in. If his
wife recognizes him when he gets
home, it'll only be by his voice"
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

An officer of the Virginia militia
has been dismissed because he called
brother officer a lobster" What
is there so obnoxious about the lobster
anyway? If he had called the man a
clam, or an oyster or even a shark,
there would probably have been no
disturbance about it. Probably the
explanation is to be found in the fact
that the lobster when manufactured
into a salad makes so many people
uncomfortable in the digestive re-
gions.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
BRING OUT MURPHY.

Ex-Governor N. o. Murphy is the
abIest as he is the most conspicuous
Republican in Arizona. He is the
leader of his party, whether he is in or
out of office. He controls the ma
chinery. He has the ears and the
confidence of the party leaders at
Washington.
If the Republicans have any courage
and any convictions left they should
nominate Murphy for Delegate to Con-
gress. Who so we'll able to explain
why the Republican leaders in Con-
gress antagonized the admission OF
Arizona to the Union? Who so capa-
BILE of defending the rape of the con-
tingent fund during the last admins
( tration? This is not time to expert
ment with a new man. Trot out the
old war horse.
No one doubts that if Republican
prospects were bright, Murphy's meg
aphone would be resounding through
the canyons calling on the faithful tC
rally and nominate him. When there
is anything substantial to be awarded
his hand is always out. Now that the
people of Arizona have a score to set
tie with the Republican party, some
! limo cent" should not be selected fol
the sacrifice. Murphy has not only
been the chief beneficiary of Republi
can favors in Arizona, but he is alst
the chief sinner of the party. Nov
is the time to utilize him. The nom
ination for Delegate to Congress is go
ing begging. Make Murphy take it.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
THE DIRECT REMEDY.

Mr.. Roosevelt in several speeches
during his stumping tour has declared a
necessity for the regulation of trusts.
He argues that an amendment to the
constitution will be necessary TO enable
the federal government to control the
great combines. The Republicans have
had majority in both branches of Com
gress for the past six years and also
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
EnnG of hooks.

HIS your boy fond of books?
D.-Very. / gave him a copy of
Robinson Crusoe'' the other day, and
he got lots Of fun out of it.
HI didn't know he could read.
DIE can't read, but he tears the
pages out and makes boats of them
oh, yes; he's fond Of books!
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
One DefiuitiOn of 1t.

What do you consider domesticity
in manY'
"It is the trait of wanting to stay
home when his wife wants him to go
out with her."
And what is domesticity in wom-
an?"
THAT is the trait of being willing to
stay home when her husband wants to
go out without her."-Chicago Post.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT

cause. He is new hand at the, busl-
ness. 1t is the ardency of the new con-
vert. When he becomes accustomed to
his conservative clothing he will be
more reasonable. In the meantime,
while Arizona must submit for the
present to certain amount OF govern
ment from Washington, it declines
dictation from New York or Indiana,
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

When President Roosevelt in his
public speeches conceded the necessity
of regulating the trusts he pleaded
guilty to the contention of the Demo-
Gratis. The Republican party will not
regulate the trusts. President RoOse-
welt says he does not know how to
regulate them. The Democrats can
not only regulate but destroy the
trusts by putting their products on the
free list. Take the tariff off trust
products and world competition will
do the rest.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

When the Republicans of Arizona
indorse the Republican party in their
Territorial convention, they will be
indorsing the efforts of Speaker Hen
derson and the Republican leaders to
keep Arizona out of the Union OF
States.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
The POMulRr Length.

Artist-Do you wish me to paint you
a full length portrait?
Mr.. Saphedde-- Well, | want it as
long as your customers usually buy
Ohio State Journal.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

London drinks less than half as much
water as New York, and yet has mill
ion and half more people. The sufi-
cient explanation is the quality of Lon
don water and the cheapness of Eng
lish ale.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

Petitions and addresses to the SOW
ereign or to members Of the houses OF
parliament. If not over two pounds tp
weight, are exempt from postage.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
The Eurnnean Plan.

Landlord (after fair guest has faint
ed at sight of her bilD-Jean, | have
sent the boy for glass of water for
the lady, and l want you to see that
10 cents is added to her bill. Under
stand ?-Fliegende Blatter.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

Somebody is authority for the state
ment that the British army consumed
more than II 900 tons of jam during the
Boer war. And yet this is not convinc-
ing proof that jam is good fighting ma
terial.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

Dave Hill has proclaimed that he
never kissed a woman. We may add
that Mr.. Hill will never be President
of the United States.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
HAw TFU@

"Say, Jinks, where is that fine gold
watch you used to sport? see now
that you're wearing plain affair in a
nickel plated case"
"Well, you know, circumstances al
ter eases. Baltimore American.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10
A Dilemma "a.

Doctor (who is not feeling well, to
himself)-What shall l do? l haven't
any confidence in any of those other
doctors, and. MS for myself, my charges
are too high!
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

Twenty different languages are spor
Ken by the mining population of the
anthracite region in Pennsylvania.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-09-10

The trusts will wind up Roosevelt
The trusts own the Republican party.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18
Governor Peabody
Texas

Governor-elect Jas. Fl. Peabody aud
n. F. Handy returned home last
Saturday. after most delightful ex-
cursiou Of ten days duration through
Texas and the southwestern states as
the guest of Superintendent of W. R.
Freeman of the Colorado Midland
Railroad Company.
Although the trip was made osten-
sibly for hunting purposes there were
social features connected with it of a
somewhat formal and unexpected
character. for they were the guests of
the municipal authorities of Houston,
Fort Worth. Dallas, Austin, Calves
ton and other cities visited; atten-
tions that We're highly appreciated bv
the members of the subernatorial
party. which consisted of Mr.. Pea
body. n. F.. Handy. Secretary of State
elect James Cowie of Boulder, John
Cleghorn of Pueblo, Mr.. florida of
Boulder, L. B. Strait of Denver, clerk
of the district court, and Superin-
tendent Freeman of the Midland Rail
road Compny.
The trip was made in Mr.. Free
mans private car and every comfort
and convenier ,e that experience could
suggest, was furnished for the enjoy
ment of the party during the journey.
which the excursionists pronounce as
one of the most delightful outings
imaginable
Sometime before their arrival st
Clarendon. Texas. 3 telegram vas re-
ceived by Gov. Peabody, rendering
the party the use of the shooting box
at the JA' ranch and inviting its
members to spend a few days in quail
shooting at that place. Having ac-
cepted the invitation the members of
the party found carriages waiting
their arrival at Clarendon. and they
were driven to the ranch. which is
almost as large as some European
principalities, containing as it does
mon than 900. 600 acres of land.
The "JAn ranch is the property
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18
Plan Is Well
Received d
no TnE EplroR or lTHe CAnsoN CIrY RECORD:

To THE EDITOR Or The CAHoN City RECORD:
DEAR SIR-The article is your last issue by DIR. w.
T. Little interested gfeatly The project of
hospitala hospital for the care of all the sick and
suffering who may need it-ipne that should arouse the
interest and enlist the sympathy of each and
woman in this community. For it is very that,
The appeal of physical suffering makes the strongest
attack upon our common humanity.
Aside from the practising physician, the minister
of the Gospel has the best opportunity for witnessing
only the ofsuffering among the very
poor but also the amonthose in moderate circum
where through the u of such trained nursing
and skilled attention as is 4forded by we-regulated
modern hospitals added sufefing death results
The private hospita1s truly doing most
excellent service But Dr. Little well remarks the
necessary charges in them decidedly limits their field of
usefulness.
welequipped. well -enddwed, welEreguated pub
lie hospital is of the most Nrgent needs of the day
in Canon Cry.aS
And do believe that this city Of churches. formed
for its devoted generous Christian people will
this need Immediately.
AT this Christmas season let US remember Him.
who set us the example of healing the sick.
We have not His Divine Power of healing by
miracle but we can use the means He puts into
hands; employ the agencies which His wisdom
has inspired carry the blessed work OF
mercy which He began and hear Him say at last:
Il was sick and ye visited Me"
The responsibility rests upon us, and believe
will rise to the measure of our responsibility
Beginning in a modest way it would lay heavy
burden upon any and the good which would be
compished could never be measured in of dollars
and cents.
AS Christian minister do appeal to the Christian
people of Canon City through your paper remember
in this connection the words of Master "Inasmuch
as ye have done it of the least of these my
brethren, ye have done it unto me-
HARRY N. Wilson.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18
He Has Returned from
a Ten Days Outing in
the Sunny South. Other
State Officers also Went
We're the Guests of W. R.
Freeman. Of the Colorado
Midland Railway

of Mrs. Cornelis Adair and is one OF
the largest and most profitable in
Texas, being stocked with the best
strains of Durham. Hereford and
other beef cattle, 20. 900 head of which
were placed upon the market last
year.
Quail shooting was found to be
large number of birds were bagged
by the visitors, but in spite of the
entreaties of the management to re-
main longer, they were compelled to
proceed to other points, after a brief
sojourn. in order to complete the
itinerary laid down by Mr.. Freeman
before leaving Denver
At Vernon. Texas. they halted to
shoot waterfowl and succeeded in
bringing down two or three score Of
mallards. canvas backs and wild
geese. filling the larder of their car
to its utmost capacity.
At Arkansas Pass the members of
the party took a dip in Old Neptune"
and were invited to prolong their stay
a few days and try their luck at
tarpon fishing. the most royal of all
piscatorial sports, but under the cir
cumstances it was impossible, al
though the members of the party were
reluctant to depart without trying
their skill with rod and reel.
: The governor OF Texas was in
Washington = the time Of their xisis-
to Austin and could not be seen. al
though they saw Ex-Governor Hogg
and were pleasantly entertained by
him during their stay in the Texas
capital.
1t was a memorably pleasant visit
from sta-t to finish, and however ex-
alted the opinion of the Coloradoans
in relation TO the chivalry and hos
pitality of the Texan people it is safe
to assert that thev returned home
with still higher opinions of their
possession of these qualities.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18
The Empire
z i n { Co.

Learning that the Empire Zinc
Company was planning extensive i'm
The Record reporter visit
cd the promises few days ago and
was shown through the plant under
the guidance of supt. Livingstone,
who explained the various processes
employed in extracting the mineral
from the ores, which is very inter
esting operation.
A large number of men were en-
gagged in putting in concrete founda-
tions and building the superstructures
for the proposed addition to the plant,
which will be increased to twice its
present capacity, when the work now
in hand Is completed. The present
plant contains machinery for both the
wet and dry methods Of extracting
tho mineral from tho crushed ore; the
new milla. however. will be equipped
only for the later process; n-e West
hcrell magnetic scparAtors will be in
stalled. capable Of handling ffsy tons
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18
A Very Pretty Little Romance

Although Eugene A. Bradbury and
Maude O. Smith have passed rs un-
married people in the community,
they have in reality been man and
wife since the 18th of last June, when
they were united in the bonds Of
matrimony by Judge L. B. Gibson Of
Pueblo. On account of the precarious
state of the health Of the groom's
mother. and other reasons best known
to the contracting couple. they de-
cided to keep their wedding = secret.
and 90 we'll did they succeed that
even their most intimate friends never
suspected the fAot until day or two
ago, when = few Of their intimate
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18

associates were informed of thar
The announcement was q
great surprise to the. friends of Mr..
and Mrs Bradbury, all Of whom con-
cede their ability to keep secret.
The groom is the popular and we'll
known insurance agent at So7 Main
street. and the bride Is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. B. d. Smith Of lSs
Greenwood avenue. and. like her hus-
band. has wide circle of acquAine-
ances among the people of Canon
City. Although . little lAss. Ths
Record joins the friends Of Mr.. and
Ms. Bradbury in extsadi.s oonsrasa-
lAtions.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18

OF ore day. the entire plant con-
spming one hundred tons every
twenty four hours.
Every agency and convenience for an
easy and expeditions handling of the
ores will be incorporated in the build
ings now in course of construction. be-
ing as nearly mechanical rs it is
possible for steam and electrical
power to make it. Tho ore will be
transferred from the cars to the bins
by machinery and conveyed to the
crusher by the same means. and from
which it is carried through the sue.
veeding departments until the differ.
ent minerals have been extracted and
separated.
At present the Empire Zinc Com
pany's plant is scene of great in
dustrial activity and this condition
Of Affairs will be continued until ths
improvements now under way Ar
completed and are ready for the use
Continued on page .
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18

An institution of which compare
lively little is heard by the people of
Canon City is Mt. st. Scholsstica's
Academy, yet the educational work
being accomplished through its agency
is OF the very highest and most help
full character. this fact being evil
denced by the patronage of pupils
from all parts of eastern and southern
Colorado. The enrolment at present
is considerably in excess of the same
period last year. and promise is given
for still larger attendance after the
holidays. There has been no serious
illness among the pupils of Mt. St.
during the current term.
q matter highly complimentary to the
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18
Opportunities for
| n v e 5 t m E n t

character to the people of this city
and vicinity and the r-munerative
financial returns that IL would make
for its promoters. Mr.. Bowman was
in the business alluded to back in
Ohio for many years and is thoroughly
conversant with every phase of it.
and his views upon the subject may
be taken as authoritative.
He said that it was a great surprie
to him on first coming to Canon City
TO learn that 80 little attention was
given to the evaporation of fruit, as
he never saw place where the in
dications were more voiable for
such an enterprise.
Applies lose fifteen or twenty per
cent of their bulk. according to Mr..
Bowman, bot do not part with any OF
their flavor or nutriment by the
evaporating process, all of the original
qualities possessed by the fruit being
retained in the dried product. when
placed upon the market.
A plant can be built here and
equipped with the latest and best
machinery ob,aipable for few
Thousand dollars. and when fruit
growers learn Whist n useful agency il
is in disposing Of their apples the
company operating the concern will
have all the business it can take care
Of during the summer and fall months.
To emphasize the proatableness of
such an inrfisutiou- ~ any sppls
growing region Mr. Bowman cited
;he case of New Yorker. who started
an cvaporator in Michigan a few years
ago, that made so much money the
first scason that he returned TO New
York with his pile" made, leaving
his plant and machinery behind him
unsold.
From both the standpoint of the
investor and the orchsdist thor
oughly equipped evaporator. such ms
we have indicated. would be good
thing in Canon City. and it is incon-
ceivahle that any very great length
OF time can elspse until somebody
takes the matter up and pushes IL to
completion. Such a man is sure to
reap a handsome financial reward. as
the result OF his enterprise.
In addition to its evaporating
work. canning fruit. cider making
and other side lines might proftahly
be conducted rs an incident to the
business, for vast amount OF fruit
annually goes to waste in the orchards
by rrason of the inadequate facilities
for handling it.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18

The city schools will oiosc next
wsdue,day afternoon for the Christ.
m.a holiday. the vacation lasting
Till Monday morning. January s. Tho
-chools have done good work during
the term now drawing 70 oiose and
ali connected with them have fairly
von = brief respite from lshsr. and
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-12-18
Show Windows Are Full Of Very
:. Attractive and Seasonable Goods

tion OF the passcr along the street to
the fact that he has entered the lists
for public favor and that he is q com
petitor for share of the holiday pat
ronagc. Some Of the stores have r
very elaborate and expensive display ;
this is notably true of those engaged
in the dry goods, jewelry and fancy
goods trade.