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The Glenwood post., 1904-12-24

Denver. Dec 20.-The burning ques-
tion in Colorado is still. Who was
elected governor?
There were extensive frauds com
mitted in Denver, in fact, the most ex-
tensive in its history. There were
frauds committed in three other coun-
ties that will add materially to the
chances OF Mr.. Peabody. There seems
to be little doubt. if the rotten pre-
cincts are thrown out in Denver and in
the other counties where bogus ballots
were cast and fraud ran rampant, that
Mr.. Adams apparent plurality will be
wiped off the records. but it is neces-
sary to show clearly and conclusively
that this is the case.
While 1t will be impossible to open
all the ballot boxes in all the tainted
precincts in the state and settle the
matter by bringing the voters to ident-
ify and swear as to the correctness OF
each ballot. yet such a course would
be the only one to afford an opportu-
nifty to do the two candidates exact
Justice.
The next best thing to do is to con-
slider the evidence given from various
precincts before the courts. to investi-
gate SO far as possible in a reasonable
time. by legislative committee and
come to conclusion, and this is the
course that will be pursued beyond a
doubt
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29
Carpet Bag Justice.

"Moses Washington" said the colored
earpetbag Judge. ''yo' is charged with
se crime ob KILN Tom jefferson an
oh robbin' de wife oh her libin'."
II didn't kill nobody said tie pris-
oner, fine looking darky of twenty
one.
Call Oliver Burnett"
An ebony hued man whose black
eyes rolled restlessly obeyed the order
and waited as If expecting wildcat
to spring at hin. The prosecuting at
torney arose and faced him.
"Oliver Burnet, whar was yo' on de
night OBJ de murder?"
''Don' know what night de murder
was done"
"Dis mornin'."
"on dat night" said the witness,
thinking hard and measuring his words
with great care, II war in my bed SCUM
asleep"
what reason hab yo to t'ink yo'
war in yo' bed nightr
The witness rolled his eyes up in ear.
nest, then, lowering them, responded:
"'Case I hain't slep nowhar else
sence moved into dat cabin Eve year
a1oo
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29
NOTICE.

sale of District Improvement Bonds for side
walk and Grading District No. 2 OF Canon
City, Colorado.
Notice il hereby given that the Mayor of the
city of Canon City. in the county of Fremont,
in the state of Colorado. will offer for sale. and
upon approval of the City Council of said city,
will sell sufficient of the issue of bonds of said
Sidewalk and Grading District. at not less than
par. to pay for engineering and other clerical
expenses and for cost of inspection of said dis
trict. on the Sd day of October, a. ID. 1904.
and from time TO time thereafter the pro-
ceeds of said bonds may be required for the
aforesaid purposes.
Further Notice is hereby given that written
offers to purchase such bonds. or any portion
thereof. will be received at the Office of the
City Clerk of said Canon City, in said city. ai
any time prior 10 the disposal of all said bonds.
These bonds are In denominations OF s2so,
$500 and $1,000 each payable on the 31st day
of August, a. ID. 1928. subject TO call accord
ing to law. and bear interest at the rate of five
i5) per cent per annum payable on the 2sth
day of February and the 31st day of August
of each and every year, coupons to be adjust
ed so that interest will accrue 10 purchaser
from date Of issue of each bond.
Each such offer must designate the amount
of such bonds desired and the price. not less
than par, that is proposed to be paid for the
same.
BY order of the City Council
ID. N. COOPER. City Clerk.
First publication Sept. 10. Last publication
Sept. 80.
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

State TO de cot what done happen
dat night"
u heard ii chicken squealin' an got
up to fin out who war de thief. | went
to Ieb Mason's yard en- saw ,Ieb lyin'
on dc groun dGid. II was black dark
an couldn' see my han befo' my
eyes. Den | got 'feard OBJ de ha'nt %
de murdered man an run like de dick
ems! On de road run agin de pris
oner.-
"Yo' honaf" said the prosecuting at.
torney, ''ef Cat don prove fo' sartin dat
de prisoner done de murder don
know nottin' bout law"
"Yo' honah." said the attorney for
the accused, ''in de fus' place. how did
de witness see de daid man Iayin' on
de groun' when it was SO dark he
could'n' see he han befo' he facef In
de secon' place, what de sutenty OBJ
de prisoners committin' de murder be-
case de witness run ag'in him in de
darkT'
The judge scratched his head before
replying.
"In de fus' place." he said, "a co'pse
-mebbe a ha'nt-air 80 terrifyin' dat
any niger with good eyes could see it
In de dark. In de secon' place, It dom
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

stan TO reason dat any lazy nigger's
goin' to be outen he bed in de middle
oh de night onless he after chickens
or watermillions."
|. The court called for more evidence,
but, as there was none Forthcoming,
the case was submitted to the jury
The twelve marched into an adjoining
room, where they remained an hour be
fore returning with verdict.
"Yo' honah." said the foreman in re-
sponse to the usual question, dis air
'culiar case. Dere's some doot bout
de prisoner committin' de murder, but
dere amt no doot bout de widder be-
In lef' in bad fix. De verde is dat
de prisoner has to marry de widder."
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

"Yo' hear de verdic, Moses Washing
ton. Yo' hab to marry de widder or
hang. Which yo' do?"
This was a STARTER to the prisoner
who was expecting to wed that very
day a good looking colored girl. who
was present among the spectators. He
deliberated till the judge, becoming i'm
patient, renewed the question.
"Lemme see de widder," said the
condemned ,nan.
The court directed that the relict Of
the murdered man be summoned.
When she came into court, there was a
hum of sympathy for the prisoner. She
was old. fat, blear eyed, whiskered-
indeed. she was fright. The judge
stated the case to her, and she turned
her eyes upon Moses.
Judge" said the latter, Il reckon
choose de hangin'.'
"Stan up, Moses Washington, an
hear de sentence OBJ de cot. De sen
tence air dat yo' be tooken to de jail
yard mex Friday an be hunged by de
neck till yo' air daid, an God hab
mercy on yo' poo soul"
The sheriff took charge of the pris-
oner and was about TO lead him away
when there was an unexpected entry
no less than the person Of the murdered
man. Judge. jury and spectators start
ed simultaneously to run from the
"ha'nt." Some got out, others only
part way out. They were recalled to
themselves by realistic speech from
the ghost:
"Yo' Sairy. wha' yo' done foolin' yo
time away hyar? wan my dinner"
"Fo' de Lawd," said the supposed
widow, throwing up her hands, Il
thought yo' was daid. Oliver Burnet
saw yo' layin' in de back yard"
"Daid in de back yard. wha' be
come oh de cc'pse?'
The murdered man seemed as much
Surprised as any one and was troubled
that he should have been seen dead.
"wba' was 20 all dis timer asked
his wife.
Didn't l tole yo' las night 1 was
goin' to git up airly an go to Curnel
Turnlee's TO beat carpetsr'
"Sho' enuf, an done forgot I"
"oliver Burnet," said the judge,
'wha- dat yo' didn' see in de back
yardT'
Dat was me sho' 'nuf, jedge," said
Jefferson. Pete Cate he come 10 my
hencoop to steal chicken. hit him
tween Ge eyes, an he hit me on de
nose an knocked me down. Dat de
reason ! thought ! might IA been
killed"
There being no further explanations,
the judge. turning to the prisoner, said; {;
Moses Washington, de cot done yo'
great disjustice, an de cot wan TO
max separation. De cot. accordin' to
de law, is de proper purson TO to
marry colored people. De cot will
marry yo' an Pinkey Price TO moth
In"
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

BEST kettle rendered pure lard 10
cents at McNelly's.
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

WANTED-A girl to help with child
rem and housework. Mrs. Fuller, 1871
Main street. 30
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29
WANTED

medium sire, driv-
ing horse and light trap or road wagon
in good condition. Jno. Amundson. III
South Fifth street 3gp3t
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

wANTED-To buy n second hand baby
buggy or go-cart. 8l5 College ave. 36ti
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

WANTED TO trade two velvet car
pets for horse or COW. p. o. box 4la
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

FOR SALE-Oak hall tree and oak
medicine case good as new. s2l Green
wood. 35tf
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

FOR SALE-5-aere fruit tract, well
set, can be seen by addressing Reed,
this office. 3sp2t
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

FOR SALE-Chile parlor and short
order house; cheap; want to leave
state. Apply Chill Parlor, Main street,
Florence. 3splt
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

frame house. Call At lo7 Prescott ave-
nue., South Canon. 39tf
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

FOR SALE-Two or more fine fresh
cows, see E. l.. Lowell 12l Greenwood
avenue. 20tf
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A six room home will
bath, close in-Guy U. Hardy.
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

wANTED-AIl kinds OF party work
Call or address 1892 River street. 3ptt
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

LoST-A roll OF one dollar bills with
one two dollar bill. Finder return TO
]. Modi or Record office. 3s-3t
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29

FOR SALE High grade rubber tired
run-about, slightly used. VIII sell for
half what IL cost. Address L this
Office. 3sp2t
Cañon City record., 1904-09-29
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Heating stove and sewing
machine. Inquire st 52l Main st. 39tf
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-09-01
BEYOND THE FOLD
ING DOORS
3s3Ness-~'0Ness-.s|1<rss~ -

Must man lie necessarily Of French
extraction because his front name hap
pens to be Jean? And does a heart.
whole woman incline more to the soul.
FIJI, specifically brilliant man than
10 the homely featured plodder who
cannot play upon romantic moods?
rhe second question may slide-it
hardly matters now; but I emphasize
the first because. in a negative sort OF
way, 1t may indicate the most promi-
nent drawback in Jean LOrrimer's
character. II l say 1t now, while he
10 still waiting upon Fame. I cannot
be accused Of jealousy.
How had we shared rooms for so
long without coming to blows?
hardly know. Maybe I had a crude
sense of humor that saved every stu.
alton. II SO. It welled from the fact
that Jean painted pictures loftily
from dawn till dusk-and occasional.
ly from dusk till dawn-and could
only earn enough to justify his own
pet paradox. Art, he said, never paid
man until after his death.
had my full revenge at the period.
ical moments when. after coughing
and flushing good deal, he turned
his back to the light, suddenly recol.'
.ected something, and asked softly II
! had that $5 note to spare again till
Monday.
When you see man every day, you
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-09-01

became sts1aurable tiptoed ON,
look my hat from the hall peg and
slipped from the house. Somehow
did not care to face Jean I.orrimer
jus. then. Besides, with that sick
longing at my own heart. | only want.
ed silence and solitude--some s.ct-
where could stand and fight my OF
hitter battle.
I had found It: a quiet little strip
CT beach just beyond the pier, only
accessible at low tide. We had often
"shadowed" Miss Ronald to the spot
but how different il looked now.
| had turned To go. Should ever
forget? My heart took convul-ive
bound A figure stood there, just TN.
.er the cliff; It was as IL she had
risen at my approach and dared not
move either way. It was-it was May
Ronald! She had not gone; she was
here still.
The next moment was a sort of
whirling blank, through which came
up her Quivering, half defiant whisper.
Forgive me! I had to. Forgive
met"
Not until afterwards did I realize
that I had sprung, caught both the
shrinking little hands, and held them
aS If never meant to let them slip
again.
1T was for your sakc-I would not
stay there" she whispered. "And-.
ana could not explain. saw what
must happen-you would hate each
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-09-01
II was May Rona!dl

ether IL stayed longer. He fright.
ened me; he would never leave me, he
said, until told him the name of the
nan preferred to"
"Then." l said, drawing her close.
"be armed with an answer-let there
be some one from tonight"
No, she did not tell me then and
there, but afterward could value her
the more for that.
Eight o'clock was striking when.
In dream.like whirl, I hurried back
into the parlor. When should dare
to tell him-what could I tell him?
Eth, what did 1t mean? Jean not
there; the tea intact, and a note ly-
ing beside my plate! Suicide? No. II
said:
Dear Billy: Sorry, but I'm sick OF
inactiOn, and tire of the sameness.
After all, can't live without my work.
as you must have noticed. Not to
spoil the remainder of your holiday, l
have borrowed $40 from your trunk,
and am taking the 6:5O back to town.
You don't mind? You shall have I.
by Monday at latest-Jean.
"P. S.-Don't say now that stood
in your way with the girl. Not that I
want her!"
Two days later l was able to send
him two.line reply:
"Glad you don't want her. do, and
have won her."-Chicago Tribune.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-09-01
The Blossom.

Only n little shriveled seed
il might be flower or grass or weed:
Only box of earth on the edge
OF a narrow, dusty window ledge:
Only few scant summer showers;
Only few clear, shining hours
That was all. Yet God could mako
Out OF these for a sick child's sake,
a blossom-wonder as fair and sweet
AS ever broke at an angels feet.
Only n life of barren pain,
Wet with sorrOwful tears of rain;
Warmed sometimes by "a wandering
CLEAN
or Joy that seemed but happy dream;
A life as common and brown and bare
As the box of earth In the window there
Yet II bore ut last the precious bloom
or a perfect soul In a narrow room
Pure as the snowy leaves that fold
over the flowers heart Of gold.
DIR. Henry Van Dyke.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-09-01
Source Of Goodness.

Senator Boies Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania was showing party OF friends
through the vaults Of the Philadelphia
mint.
Mercy" exclaimed woman from
Baltimore, "how chilly It is down
here"
Eyes. madam replied the senator,
"you are surrounded by a cool fifty
millions" York Times.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-09-01

4 little dainty, elHn creature.
remember him as he is, not as he was.
or might have been. But one wet,
windy July evening, when Jean
reached out his hand In the deepen.
ing dusk for my tobacco jar, noticed
how white and long the fingers were
like bones covered with white kid.
There had been a nebulous idea In
my mind for days. 1t took shape In
that moment. knocked out my pipe
and said carelessly:
well. I'm going for my fortnight's
czone on Saturday. Just struck me-
You'd better knock OF and come. too"
It was our first wet evening
Wednesday, I believe. In the rear
portion Of our double sitting room was
. piano; but Jean had grown tired
OF playing it-possibly because there
vac only myself to be thrilled. We
lst smoking. and between the pufrs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
ARE NOW FREE.
Men Who Were Thought to be Engaged in Insur-
 ance Swindle.

Chicago, Oct 21.--A dispatch to the Tribune from El Paso, Texas, says: A telegram from Mexico City says that the plea of Mason, Richardson 6 Harle, the alleged insurance swindlers, has been granted, and that the supreme court has ordered them set free.
 Mason and Richardson, whose real names are Mitchell and Hurlbnt. of Rochester, N. Y, were agents for an American insurance company at Chi> .huahua and Tn connection with the o. s. Harle Co.'S physician in that city, are alleged to have insured and poi soned Mitchell's brother and an old man named Devers.
 After the arrest of the trio and the confession of Harle, the bodies of Devers and Mitchell were exhumed at Chihuahua and one chemist found poi son, but later government chemist declared there was none, and the order is the result.
 Harry McTier of Pecos. who waA special commissioner in the case, or. dered their extradition, and a short time later is said to have committed suicide at Seattle, Wash.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
TIE FAIR WILL
 POSITIVELY OPEN

Portland, Ore, Oct 21.-The follow. zng official information has been given out at the Lewis and Clark centennial headquarters here: Tn view of some grossly erroneous reports circulated mainly at St Louis, it is made neces- sary to state that the Lewis and Clark centennial and fair will positively open on June 1, 1905. The exposition has under roof and ready to receive exhibits i've of the main exhibition palaces. Shipments of foreign and domestic exhibits will begin to come in shortly after the list of December. The exposition has the sanction and the recognition of the United States and by the act of congress of April 18. 1904, the exposition is made inter, national. The Unitel States govern ment buildings will be completed by April 1. 1905. Postponement of the exposition has never for an instans been contemplated, cannot be consid. cred and, from all the advanced pre- parafions. no possible reason exists for postponement.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
IT STARTED IN VIRGINIA.
This Downpour of Rain and Wind Business Plans Upset. Umbrellas Ruined and Banners
 and Blinds Wrecked

New York, Oct 21.--A downpour of rain, driven by wind at AS miles an hour early to-day disarranged the schedules of local transportation com panies and brought discomfort to thousands on their way to business. Starting we'll down in Virginia, and rapidly working up along the coast the force of the storm was felt in the seaside cities and towns of New Jer- sey during the night. A steady driz- gle set in here and continued through the night and was followed before daybreak by steady downfall of rain and heavy winds. Trolley and elevat- ed lines early felt the effects of the storm and cars and trains in all sec tions of the greater city were running on disarranged schedules when the morning rush to the city was at it's height. The delays were not particu- larly serious but caused great annoy ance to many persons who were oblig- ed to stand at unsheltered points ex- posed to the full force Of the storm. Umbrellas were practically worthless in the heavy wind. Ferry boats on the river and in the harbor met the storm at its worst.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
GREAT PULPIT ORATOR.
Minister Who Just Committed Suicide
 in San Francisco.

New York, Oct 21 Rev Charles G. Adams, whose death by suicide Is re- ported from San Francisco, was at one time a pulpit orator of power and prominence in the east.
 He was born in Delaware county, N. r., fiftyaseven years ago, and was ordained an Episcopal minister in 1875 at Catskill. Owing to his brilliant oratorical powers, his rise was rapid; but reports that he had become drug victim finally led to Adams leaving the pulpit and his removal to California, ing Dr J. G. Jessup, who had frequent " befriended him.
 Jessup had interfered while Adams was beating his 14-year-old daughter. He was sent to an asylum and later was released. His sister still resides in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
OF
 MONEY
Bishop Weller of Fond Du Lac Says East Has Too Much and West Not Enough--nissionary Bish- ops Elected at Episcopal Convention.

Boston, Oct 21.--The election of sev- eral missionary bishops was the prin- cipal business before the Episcopal house of deputies assembled to-day. The vacant districts are those of Salt Lake and Hankow, China. A bishop will also be sent to Cuba and one to Mexico. Tn the latter country bish- op is to have oversight of all the Eng lish speaking people.
 The national council of the clerical union for the maintenance and de fence of the Catholic principles held a business session at the Church of trE Advent parish house, at which the president, Bishop I. T.. Nicholson, of Milwaukee, presided. The session was preceded by a solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist. In sermon be- fore the members of the organization, Right Rev Reginald Fl. Weller, DID,, bishop coadjutor Of Fond du Lac. Wis, made plea for contributions towards the work in the west. He said it had often been charged that Catholic par ishes in the east spent more money for music alone than is available for the entire maintenance of some west ern districts. He thought the eastern Catholic parishes should contribute more to the west, to whom, he said, they owe their continuance. Had 1t not been for those dioceses, he de clared, the eastern Catholic parishes would have been put out of existence long ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
PLAY WAS RESUMED.

Hamilton, Mass, Oct 21 Although the clouds threatened rain and a high wind was blowing, play was started promptly to-day in the second round of the individual contest for the inter. collegiate, golf championship on the links of the Myopia Hunt club. Five Harvard players, two from Princeton and one from Yale remained in the running for this round, thus necessi- tating two matches in which Harvard men opposed each other. H. Chand- Ter Egan of Harvard. the national champion, and F. o. Reinhart of Princeton were expected to reach the semi-final round.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
THE JUDGE
 SMILED
short Calendar Brings Out
 all the Humor in inc < Staid Old Lawyers Cases
 Assigned for Next Week.
 Jury Called for Tuesday.

Judge Roraback granted a motion In the superior court at short calendar this morning that for limit of time is without a parallel. It was motion for answer or default in the suit of the Dime Savings bank against Paul f. McAlenny. When the matter was reached, up got Attorney Bronson. With the information that the answer nad been filed before court opened. Attorney Cole, counsel for the bank. oDJected, claiming default should nave been allowed because he had heard nothing of the answer. court. ~-'s Attorney Cole still held the floor and the court with smile said the or. uer Just made was rescinded. It was then opened for argument again, af. ter which Judge Roraback said, again with a smile:
 Ordered that an answer be filed within an hour" Everybody, laughed even Attorney Cole, who was the loser by the order.
 Another matter argued was mo. ton to place the suit of John Flynn against the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Co on the jury docket. At torney Lynch argued for and Aftornev Hincks of Bridgeport against the mo. ton. Decision was reserved.
 The old suit of George c. Minor against the Manufacturers National bank was threshed over again. The subject matter was a demurrer IN the defendant to q substituted complaint, Thia is a suit to recover n note which was made by William J. Snow. n. dorsed by William Cottle and cashef by the pIaintiff. He claims he should have been notified by the bank thai the note had been protested. Decision was reserved.
 A bond of $75 was ordered in the suit of Almon F. Scovill against Clara B. TwitcheIl.
 The jury comes in next Tuesday af n o'clock to begin civil business. Ths cases assigned for hearing were An. tonic DeNicola against the Connecfi. cut Railway & Lighting Go; Alber4 Townes against the Connecticut Con. struction Co, Tuesday; John n. Bofells against the borough of Bristol; Briti get Whalen against the Connectfea1f Railway & Lighting Co; Antonio Sum. ma against the same, and Glars Strickland against Ernest Strickland. Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-21
GlenW0od Ranges
 the Standard
New EngIand's Best Range Now Sold in Waterbury.

The thousands of pleased owners oI the famous Glenwood Ranges will be glad to know that they are for sals
 at the Hampson-sellew store -the store that sells the best of every thing in the furniture line. Mother had 8 Glenwood and there s no other for me. That's the almost every day expression you can hear when a young wife is about to buy her new range. And why? Because her mother had the best baking anyone could have and be- cause the cost of repairs on Glen wood is less than on any other range. The new housekeeper wants to have her cooking just as good as mother's that's why.