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Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
CONDENSED STORIES.
coo,ess and Common Sense Of the
Late Amcer

Late Arncer.
The late ameer of Afghanistan
once received his European dentist
in open court and asked him there
and then to look at his teeth. Theref
was one old stump which wf Civ
ing him much pain, and the ientist
suggested to the ameer that he
should take Laughing gas" and
have it out. The ameer asked wha'
the effect of the gas would be and
being told, said, 81 cannot risk be-
ing dead man for five seconds.
much less five minutes" So. with
the whole Afghan court looking on
and regiment of the escort as well,
the dentist had to struggle with the
difficult stump while the ameer sat.
never moving muscle. The ameer
was man of strong common sense,
and this most valuable quality once
saved war between England and
Russia When, after the Pendjeh
incident, the ameer went over the
border of his country into India to
meet the vieeroy, there was mo-
ment when peace and war hung on
a mans word. The viceroy told the
ameer that the Russians had taken
Afghan territory, that England had
guaranteed him against such ag-
gression and that England was pre-
pared to fulfill its pledge The
ameer sat in the tent and pulled his
beard and then asked for map Of
Afghanistan. When one was brought.
he asked that the territory seized
should be pointed out TO him. lie
traced with his finger the tiny fringe
that had been taken and then swepi
his hand over the great space that
represented the rest of his kingdom.
at is so little" he said at last, "that
it is not worth making great war
about it."
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
End Of Series Novels.

Now comes Editor Alden of Har-
per's predicting thai both the seria!
novel and the conventional short
story are about to disappear from
the magazines and that their place
will be taken by the vivid. sugges-
tive sketch, giving brief expression
to some single phase of thought con-
corning an interesting theme. This
looks as if the magazine was going
to be something like the modern
newspaper, minus the news.-Bos-
ton Herald.
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
His Commission.

When Coronet Joyce, one OF Crom-
wells men, went TO IoImby to re-
move King Charles |. to safer quar- :
tiers, there being plot among Pres
byterians TO kidnap him, he took
along 500 troopers. When Charles
stepped out of his house, he was
confronted by this considerable
force. The king at once asked
whether joyce had any commission
for what he was doing. Here" re-
piled Joyce, turning in his saddle
as he spoke and pointing to the SOL
diers he headed, SIS my commission.
Ii is behind me- at is fair com
mission replied King Charles,
''and as well written as | have seen
commission in my life"
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
New Milk Adulterant.

A new milk adulterant has been
discovered in use by the dairy in
spectors in Minnesota. II is called
yiscogen and is composed Of sugar,
lime and water. It has the effect of
making milk appear richer than it
is, as the Tactic acid in the milk
turns the lime to thick white sub
stance that assimilates with the
milk, improving its looks without
injuring its taste
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
Anecdotes About Dorothy Drew.

Many interesting stories are told
of little Dorothy Drew, the favorite
granddaughter of Gladstone. Quite
a host of notabilities have entered
their names on Dorothy's list Of
friends. She coaxed an amazing
autograph out of Ii Hung Chang
and has met Rudyard Kipling in
one of his happiest moods. They
had been in the grounds together
when Mrs. Drew appeared. snow,
Dorothy, / hope you have not been
wearying Mr. Kipling." said her
mother, and Dorothy, the soul of
frankness and honor, replied: sob.
not bit. mother But he has been
wearying me-" When no other pow
er on earth could tempt Gladstone
from his books, Dorothy never
pleaded in vain. He must have
talked to her a great deal of Arme-
MIA, for Dorothy asked Just after
his death. "Do you think the Turks
will be sorry grandpa is dead - and
to have added sadly, Il know the
Armenians will"
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
1853

A prominent business man, as he
stepped off a Rock Island train re-
censly, said he had but one complaint
to make. We give too much for the
money. Was afraid we could not
aGord to keep up the service and he
hated backward step. There's no
cause for worry; there's even better
coming. incredible as it may seem.
We want you with us, and the best
iu the house" isl yours on the Rock
always. 14t5
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
FOR the LITTLE ONES.
Youth Of Queen Isabella. the Friend Of
Columbus.

Every American boy should be
interested in the history Of the
great queen of Spain who pawned
her jewels to buy vessels with which
to send Christopher Columbus out
to discover the new world.
Isabella was born April %, l4jl,
at Madrigal. Spain. Her father,
King John, was king of CASTLE,
then separate kingdom. now only
province of Spain. She was named
in honor of her mother. a princess
of Portugal, who brought up her
daughter very simply in the obscure
village of Arevale. At the age OF
eleven the little princess was be-
trothed to Prince Carlos of Araeon,
who was cruelty poisoned. Otner
matches were arranged for her. but
with great spirit the princess re
fuse,l them and insisted on marry
ing Prince Ferdinand of Araeon.
Isabella was heiress TO the throne.
so her marriage was matter OF
great Importance to the country.
October, li69, after romantic
courtship Ferdinand was married to
his sweetheart at Valladolid. Spain,
and her brother, the king, dying,
she was proclaimed queen Of CASTLE
Dec. IL. 1874. When, in January.
14is. Prince Ferdinand succeeded
to the throne of Aragon, the two
kingdoms were united, and the peace
of the Spanish peninsula seemed as
sured. 1t was under the reign of
Ferdinand that the Moors were eN-
PEELED from Spain and driven back
to Africa. In 1892, against the adj
vice of the court. the queen pawned
her jewels to help the needy adven-
turer, Christopher Columbus, whose
discovery of new continent was
the glory of her land and reign.
This good and wise queen died at
Medina del Campo, Spain, Nov. 26,
1904.
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10

sounded by DR.. d. W. Howard, Of
Nevada, Mo-, in his paper on Pure
Ice," read before the Western Ice
Manufacturers Association, at Kan
sss City. on the l5ult. 1t is doubt
less true, as there intimated, that
thousands of tons of ice contaminated
with disease germs have been har-
vested and housed in various parts of
this country during the past winter.
when ice formed in sections where
ice is rarely harvested. 1t is also
doubtless true, as there stated, that
numerous cases of serious diseases
have been traced directly 10 the use
of ice contaminated with the filth Of
sewerage or drainage or with the
germs Of decay in the water of stag
nant ponds from which the ice has
been harvested. A people who use
ice 80 freely and 80 universally in
their drinks and upon their foods as
do the Americans have right to de-
mand reasonable safeguards against
the danger of having the seeds Of
ipsidious disease brought into their
systems by such apparently innocu-
GUS material as clear. attractive
looking ice. Meanwhile they may se-
cure safety and immunity from all
danger or contamination by using
only manufactured Ice.
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
Irihes.

To-day" said pretty Dolly. as
shc opened her brigh, eyes.
I'm going 10 give my dear mamma
A beautiful surprise.
hardly know yet what twill be.
But ri soon ind q way
To do some unexpected thing
To please mamma today,
'T'm tired Of doing little things.
WHY. any one can sweep
And dust or wipe the dishes
Or sing Evelyn to sleep.
-Tis some big thing want 10 do.
II ! could write book
On save the house from burning now.
How pleased mamma would look"
50 after breakfast Dolly went
And sat beside the ere.
While mother cleared the table Oh
And mendcd baby's tear.
She wiped the dishes. made the beds
And braided iicssy's hair.
while Dolly vat and pondercd long
Within her easy chair.
And so Miss Dolly dreamed and pianned
That busy morning through;
she could not think OF anything
Quite large enough to do.
Aud as ahc went to bed that night
she really wondered why.
when mother kissed her lovIngiy,
The ki1 wss half q sighi
YOUTHS companioa
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10

into n glass until il is half full ;
then throw bright piece of money
into the water and cover the glass
with plate. II the glass is now
turned over quickly, the piece Of
money will be seen cleaning on the
plate and a second piece will be
seen swimming on the surface of
the water.
1t is refraction OF the rays of
light which causes this curious illu-
sion, for the moment the glass is
restored to its original position and
the water ceases TO move the second
piece of money disappears.
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s.evsnson's Cue Work.

A story OF Robert Louis Steven
son is told MS follows by an sc-
quaintance: "Once only do re-
member seeing him play a game Of
billiards. and truly remarkable
performance it was. He played with
all the fire and dramatic intensity
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10

City the best" These springs are
both hot and cold. Near the hot
springs a fine hotel has been erected.
The cold sodo springs are near the
state penitentiary. The penitsntiary
buildings are of native light colored
stone and are really handsome; fine
new residence for the warden was
partially completed at the time of
my visit. The state has utilized the
labor of the convicts in reclaiming
land, and some fine fertile farms are
the result. The men may be seen in
the early morning. with teams and
wagons, under convoy of mounted
guard, going out TO work on the
farms. 1t is said that the privilege
of the outdoor work is highly esteem
ed fy these striped suited mel; let
US hope that wholesome work and
communion with nature, may help To
favorably influence their moral ma
lures. The grounds about the pen
itentiary are beautifully kept. and a
convict is detailed to keep the street
in front as clean as tany lady's
boudoir.
Canon City is, as first stated, at
the head Of the valley. 1t lies in a
bowl, with more than half its outer
rim encircled by mountains. which
render its climate the mildest and
most equable in the state. 1t is
claimed that this place has fewer
cloudy days, more blue sky and sun
shine, than any other place on the
Atlantic slope Of the Rockies This
wonderful climate taken with a
deep and fertile soil aud plenty Of
water. make this region an ideal one
for fruit raising. Strawberries and
apples are Cahon's specialties, though
almost all other fruits are raised in
lavish profu ZION and the highest per-
fection.
There is very slight danger of
over production, for Canon isla feeder
for the great Cripple Creek region.
which is too high and too mountain
GUS for agriculture and horticulture.
but is swarming with a lively popula-
ti0n which must be fed. Many of
the wealthy Cripple Creekers' shave
their homes in Canon City, thststheir
families may have the combined ad-
vantsges which it affords ofssa lower
altitude. milder climate, and superior
advantages in the way Of society, of
schools, and churches; besides being
conveniently near the great gold
camp.
Nov this is only a beginning Of
the story Of Canon City. and next
week we will resume"
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10

Piano buyers should consider the
great bargains offered by the special
sale Of The knight-Campbell Music
Co. through their local salesman VS..
DuPEE. AIS Main st. with Miller)
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
AS OTHER FOLKS
SEE OUR TOWN

1t is always interesting to know
what others think and say of US.
We people who have been writing
about Canon City for 30 many years
are liable to grow tiresome or pass
over the most interesting and attrac-
tive features. 1t is always refresh
ing to hear what new people and
tourists think of the town.
We recently noticed some interest
ing articles on the West in the Stuart
Iowa News from the pen of Miss
Emma Richardson who was recent
guest in this city. We take pleas
ure in republlshing one of the articles
here and will follow with another
next week. These articles tell
the same old story Of praise and
admiration for our city and climate
but in a different vein and from
stand point of one who has but
passing interest in the place
Colorado weather!
Nothing to compare
With it anywhere,
May and June together,
Here in Christmas time!
Can you find in any cline
Skies so clear of shadow,
Winters that are fairer.
Sunshine that is rarer.
Than is lavished over Colorado?'
CANON CITY
Altitude 5343 feet.
Canon City is located at the west
ern limit of the Arkansas valley,
which extends eastward two hundred
miles to the Kansas border; the Ar
kansas river here emerges from the
mountains through its magnificent
Royal Gorge, and supplies water,
and by means Of the water. fruit
and shade to wide neighborhoods Of
men"
Fremont county, Of which Canon
City is the county seat, has q south
central position in the state. and is
most richly endowed with natural re-
sources. Coal, Of an excellent quail
ity Of semi-anthracite. is mined in
profitable quantities, it being esti-
mated that the coal fields cover 90
600 acres Of land. The oil fields Of
Colorado are now attracting universal
attention, but the first to be devel-
oped in the state, was that Of which
Florence is the center, Ia few miles
from Canon City,, where the first oil
well was bored in 1888 and with
those sunk later has been in success
full operation since that time.
This region is rich in beautiful and
available building stone, granite and
marble, which are in demand. not
only in Colorado, but have attracted
the attention of builders elsewhere.
More or less gold and silver are
mined in the county, the Copper King
mine being located near Canon City.
Prof. Leow of the United States
Geological Survey. says, "of all the
mineral springs of the west, which ]
have analysed, | find those of Canon
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10

have complete line of McCor-
mick and Deering mowers and bind
ers and horse rakes, harrows and
cultivators. Call and get my prices
II in need of implements Of any kind.
| am headquarters for same
lit9 N. +. HANDY,
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
Dissolved Partnership.

A. N. McGeary has purchased the
half interest of Charles Seltzer in
their blacksmith establishment. Am.
McGeary collects all bills due the firm
and pays all accounts.
A. NJ. MCGEARY,
1873 e. G.. SELTZER.
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
1904
A Simple Trick,

One need not bean alehemist to
make money. "a the following trick
will show: First pour clear water
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10

From 25 to 80 per cent discount.
A saving of $75 to $50 on high
grade pianos, during the Knight
Campbell Co.'S Clearance Sale. Best
bargains ever offered to Canon peo-
Pile. W. S. DUPEE, Mgr, 3l8 Main
street, Canon City. 2
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10

that he was apt to put into things.
The balls flew wildly about on or off
the table as the case might be, but
seldom indeed ever threatened
pocket or got within hands
breadth of cannon. what fine
thing a game Of billiards is,' he re-
marked to the astonished onlookers,
once n year or sol"
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10

/ car Balm and Winona wagons just
received. N. F. HANDY. l4t5
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
Durability is Prime Factor

in narefrigerator, a and is one of the lead
ing features in the entire line offered
by us They are thoroughly well made
in every detail, and constructed on
scientific principles. which insure
economy in the use of ice. No leaks
10 be repaired, and are so planned as
to be readily cleaned and ventilated at
all times. Look at our fine line of re-
frigeratOrs
Cañon City record., 1902-04-10
WARNING TO BOYS

We will give $25 for the arrest
and conviction of any boys or other
persons who break any windows or
otherwise wilfully damage and houses
in our charge in or near Canon City.
Dali DeWeese, J. NJ. Ragsdale 4
E. H. Stinemeyer, Sons.
Hallock & Harring- Dicken & Neeley,
ton, F. A. Reynolds,
Hodgins & Kennedy, E. A. Bradbury,
Jno. W. Rogers, WHMcClure & Co
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
IT'S A ''HODOO"
CAR 13 is BEGINNING TO CUT
CAPERS.
Goes Off the Track Without ANY
Apparent Cause ard Blocks
Traffic.

The long expected has happened
and it is now generally accepted by
the superstitious that car No. Is OF
the street railway is the hoodoo of the
system.
Sunday night. about 1920 o'clock.
without any seeming cause. that car
jumped the track on West Sixth ave
nue. at the corner of Cherry street
and delayed traffic on that street for
some time. The car remained off the
track until about l o'clock.
Car No. Il also met with an .acci-
dent. a small boy was harassing the
motolman on that car. causing the
latter to give chase. The small boy
ran, and as he did. he threw some
kind of projectle at the car. striking
it and crushing through one of the
windows.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
NEWSBOYS STRIKE.
Continued from Page ~

half for each paper. This is an
increase of half cent over what the
boys have already been paid, and as
the profit on each paper would not
justify their demands, he refused tc
grant them the desired increase. With
that they left the office saying that
they would not sell at all When the
Office was cleared one boy remained
who was faithful to his employer.
For awhile things looked serious for
Mr.. Hearn, who, on Sunday, has
large supply of papers to be sold Oh
the streets. Presently several
other boys entered the office
asking to be allowed to sell. They
were given papers and did nice busi-
ness. They were dubbed as 'scabs'
by the striking boys and several fights
resulted, ending in Officer Cul.
pepper arraying the whole
bunch of strikers before
him at the station, and after giving
them much needed lecture on po-
liteness, told them to go home and
let the other boys alone. Later they
became a little boisterous around the
postoffice but when they saw Mr.. Cul-
pepper coming they "hiked' out for
home at a lively clip.
In the meantime the boys who sold
the papers got the newsboy's profits.
and had the sympathy of every one
acquainted with the situation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
Cause Of the Trouble.

In a speech on the Philippine tariff
bill Senator Tillman said Senator Nc
Laurin had been influenced by patron
age to vote with the Republicans.
McLaurin's response was: "That
statement is a Willful deliberate and
malicious lie
AS the word 'lie' came from Nc
Laurin's lips. Senator Tillman jumped
from his chair, rushed toward Nc
Laurin and hurting over Senator Til
ler's back. struck McLaurin over the
left eye with both fists They clinch-
ed and several blows were struck be-
fore they We're separated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24

The Paragould Soliphone insists
that there is no difference between an
article protected by the United States
patent laws, and one conrollcd bv a
trust Where ignorance is bliss. :
etc. The Graphic is willing for the
SollphOne to continue in its bliss
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
For County Treasurer.

40 the Voters of Jefferson County:
herepy announce that | am a candi-
cate for reelection to the office of
County treasurer of Jefferson county.
SUBJECT TO the action of the Democrat
&c party. If elected l promise to dis
charge the duties of the office in a
careful. faithful and business like wav
Respectfully, JESSE R CORE
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
Petulant Tenn YSnn

Tennyson was one of the most for
tunatc OF poets, in that he was rarely
criticised adversely. Yet Mr.. Bran Sto-
ker, who SAW him often While his plays
were i'll course of production at the
Lyceum, said that he used constantly
To complain of the attacks made on
hi'n.' He actually wound up one day
by declaring that .he often wished he
had never written line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
For Representative.

To the voters OF Jefferson county;
| hereby announce that | am a candi-
date for representative subject to the
action of the Democratic primary.
Owing to my condition l may not be
able to meet everyone. If such should
prove true, my thanks in advance to
those who may advocate my cause,
and use their influence in my behalf.
EDWIN J. KERWIN.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
This Date In History-Feb. 24,

a46S-John Gutenberg, inventor of print-
ing. died in Mainz; born there about
400
'G@-George Frederick Handel the great
musical composer. born: died l119
'693-James Quin. famous English actor,
born; died 1866.
a126-Robert Lord Give. the conqueror of
Bengal born; died LIT
iAl1-itobert Fulton, pioneer IL steam nav
igation. died in New York born in
Lancaster county. L. I7.5Z
1S24-Gear&e Wilii2m Curtis born in Provi-
denee, died 1>9a
1896 General Joseph b. Car, a prominent
Union veteran, died il Trey. n. y;
horn iS2s
note, died at Eerne; born 1873
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
MAY BE THIRTY DAYS
BEFORE SCRAPPING SENATORS
OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Will Be Allowed to Talk AGAIN
in the Senate-Cause of the
Trouble

Washington, Feb. 24.-The topic of
chief interest in senatorial circles,
and, in fact. everywhere in official
Washington. was the fight in the SEN
ate Saturday between Senators Till
man and McLaurin, of South Carroll.
ma.
There have been a number of con-
ferences among senators as to what
should de done to preserve the dignity
of the senate and to manifest it's SEN
timent with reference to the two SEN
ators who violated it's traditions
While no plan of procedure has been
agreed upon, it is learned that there
will be very deliberate action. and it
Is said to be more than likely that it
will be not less than thirty days be-
fore the South Carolina senators are
restored to their full power as sena-
tors, this deliberation in their case be-
ing in the nature of a punishment.
since they will not be allowed to adj
dress the senate OF vote until no
longer in contempt of the senate
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
His Limit,

Wife-lIow did you get along while
l was away?
liusband-l kept house for about ten
days, and then went boarding.
Wife-Roarding Why didn't You go
Oh keeping house?
Hushanu-Couldn't. All the dishes
We're dirty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
For Circuit Judue.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce A. 3. GRACE as a candidate
for reelection to the office of Judge
OF the court of the Eleventh Judicial
district subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24

y correspondent writes that he
hasn { seen a candidate at Dexter Yet
What a delightfully."- quiet place that
mus be in which to reside And lust
10 think it's right here in jefferson
county,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24

The Graphic is authorized to on
nounce H. X. TONEY as candidate
for re election to the office Of repre-
sentative of Jefferson county il the
general assembly of Arkansas. sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Congress.

The Graphic is authorized to an
nounce S. NJ TAYLOR, of Jefferson
county. as a candidate for Congress
in the Sixth district of Arkansas. sub.
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
For Comfy ,ll,dI

The Graphic is autboI]
nounee SMITH c. MApm|
dldate for reelection to1
County Judge of Jeten]
subject to the action I'M
primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
To Benutify the City.

Mrs. Dash, what is your club doing
TO help beautify the city"
ooh, we are working hard to get the
clothing houses to use the word .trou-
sers' instead of pants in their advcr-
tSements. s.'-Detroit Free Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24
didate for Circuit Court !
to the action of the Den,1

The Graphic is auth,t]
hounee WALTER L. Go1
candidate for the Office \
OF jefferson county, subsl
ton of the Democrats !,
ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24

But won't it be an awful punish
ment not to let Ben Tillman do any
more talking for thirty days 1t wili
be the longest period OF silence With
him since his birth
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-24

hereby announce as a candidate
TOR Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject
TO the action of the ensuing Demo
cratic primaries. Thankful for your
confidence in the past, if again honor
Ho promise to be faithful to the trust
seposed in me. Respectfully,
JAS. Y. SAUNDERS.