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Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

that The apprehension which now pro-
walls in business ci-cles znd the present
unsatisfactory industrial condition of the
country, seems to demand q political
change"
The official announcement that the
stockholders of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company now number 44,950-an
incresse of 81 per cent. since May, 1902
lis significant bit Of testimony in q
new quarter to the fact that here in the
United States not only is wealth increas-
ing. but that it is being more generally
and widely distributed than ever be-
fore.
More men receiving larger wages.
more stockholders getting better divi-
dends. Is the condition as regards the
railroads Of the United States now A.
compared with four and eight years age.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27
THE PARTY OF THE FLAG.

The old flags still a-waving. the stars
are clean and white,
The red and blue are cleaning. a joy
to every sight
With drum beat and with trsmpet. with
musket and with sword
The old flag came to being. each rhread
with glory stored.
We held it high. triumphant, when IL
was but rag,
And still we stand beneath Il. the party
of the fiagl
The old fag and its story, The cd Sag
and fts truth!
We wove it In the passions that marked
the nations youth:
We dyed it in the Iifebiood OF oar hersie
sons:
1t wrapped the laureled caskets u oor
heroic ones.
Il waves to-day in honor froa Sscepeak
and from craE.
And We stand proud beneath it. the party
of the flag.
The old nag and its honor, The cd Gag
and its pride!
1t shakes silent challenge whe.ever rs
defed:
II whispers us 4 blessing all through the
starry night;
It sings . song Of safety whea bisiAs
In the light.
1t bushes all contention. ali bl.st~ ani
all braE.
And we stand 6rm beneath it, the parry
of the nag.
The old dag and it's meaning! Tie story
tt has made!
The story of brave actions, Of ssidisrs
unafrnid.
there should be
One land from south to northianA. oas
land from sea to sea-
We held it high, triumphant, shst-rfA-
died and O rag;
And still We stand beneath It, de pasty
Of the Tag!
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27
Mec.rr.. ..d ss. oth.r..

Whist started the trouble at AIkean's
wake was that Casey brought q bstris
of wood alcohol and drank il!
McCarren Of Brooklyn has AruAk q
pint OF wood alcohol. and that il go
OF the things that is accomplishing The
disintegration OF lower New York psH-
tics and will prevent the giving Of tAe
great foreign Democratic majority dowa
around Manhattan Island. which some
times Offsets the vote throughout -
State. where apple blossoms grow.
They are talking about .Odeilm.
and factions in the Republican party.
Undoubtedly there are some diferences
among the Republicans in New Ysrk.
But. as for preventing the accuaulatisa
OF votes the differences between the q
lent, fierce factions about Manhattan Ia-
and among the Democracy may be said
to Offset any differences in the Repubh-
can situation.
Some one of the Democratic Leaders
has admitted that Roosevelt could -
elected should a vote be taken to-day.
This is going to be one OF the meet gold
en- of octobers, blending into a Noven-
Der when things will happen. and the
extent TO which Roosevelt could be elect
ed to-day does not compare with ehat ~
which he will be elected on Nov. &
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27
"You'rc the first Parker mau T.,

You're the first Parker man I've
seem" said an Illinois man to New
York Democrat who had strayed away
from the city and Travelled west for a
change.
We'll" said the New Yorker. I'VE
don't expect to elect Parker. but we are
gathering the pieces together to recon-
struct the regular Democratic party, leav-
Ing ont the wild-eyed wonders OF 1896
and 1900. In about eight years wen Be-
ready for business"
Rather hard. that, on the Esepas can
didatei
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

Senator Bacon has been reduced to
tears because the North continues to pre-
sent a practically solid front to the Solid
South nearly forty years after the clos
Ing OF the bloody ,chasm. The emotional
Senator should reserve his tears for the
Solid South. When they can dissolve
that Bourbon combination OF traditional
mistrust and exploded political dogmas
the chief cause and excuse for sectional
politics will disappear. Why doesn't
Senator Bacon begin n campaign for the
secession Of Georgia from the Solid
Southf OF course he viii answer The
Negro" But 90 far as national politics
go. the negro ts the mercst boEey ever
conjursd out Of the brain of political
demagogues-
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27
a COMING surpri.e Cor ramm.nx.

There are likely to be some surprises
for Democrats, even in the New York
city elections. The Russian and Ger
man Jews are. TO man. for Roosevelt.
and for obvlSns reasons. He Is the
champion of the oppressed OF all nations.
aud has spoken out, with no uncertain
tones, for the most oppressed. maiigned
and abused race in existence.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27
Railroad Prosperity ss.sas. N. Pee.

The Tiiinois Ccntrars total pay roll for
tho year ended June 30. 1904, according
to its annual report just ksrued. showed
Eain Of f2.<00.nQo over the previous
ycar.
This p = siEnihcaut bit Of Testimony
as to how times ~re rtill Improving under
Republican rule. aud a. to tho ahsurdity
81 the statement Of II. q. Davis, the
Dsoutratic randidats for Vice Prurtaeut.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

TIE election next month will indeed
turn upon the trustworthinesx OF tie ~
specsive parties, and Republicans blds
shs rcrclt with the confidence born OF .
stewardship faithfully. ccunssously and
successfully administered.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

sIt IL tdie TO cay that the aoassary
ssan lard OF the Nation 80 irrsvseaeiy
axed 90 1ouz ss the party which as The
iass election cast approximately fsrey.
elk Per csns. OF the total vote refuses
20 Pat In its platform aay state usae
that the question is ssssisd.
Hr<ter OF accHct nnc>.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27
A w.ikaway for Roossvsit.

A waiksway for Roosevelt.
"I'ii Curry you. New York." said Par
ker.
The good old State said: How you
talk.
On this plain truth just put marker
I'm more than old enough to walk"
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

The Railway Employee Tven<iseA
Century Club Of Illinois is up to data.
II adopted . resolution indoring Presi-
dent Roosevelt aud dcnoundng tie D~n-
ocratic national platform as devoid ee
sincerity" It's hard to fool good rail-
road MAN
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

Prcsideut Roosevelt personally stands
for courage. honesty, decency, strength
and common ssnpc> As a Repucacan he
stands ~ Wise administration OF the
laws, serviAG all classes alike. He real
Tres be b ths servant OF all the people.
sworn to act without discrimination.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

grcss voted 81, 500, 600 in tIse deficiency
bill for last year. Steve tells me that
Sf,410.000 has been covered hack into
of that constitutional appropriation.
Catch Democrat coyerin' anything back
into the treasury, once he got It appro-
priated.
Alt. my boy, l fear you have been
lambasting a mnre's nest filed with hor-
nets. us you will find out when the old
soldiers are aroused.
i see that in our foreign relations you
favor a sort of spineless Monroe doctrine
that would invite every European power
to annex American territory without any
real opposition from Uncle Sam Steve
says the sturdy miners Of West Virginia
won't stand for any such pusillanimous
policy. They believe with Dick Olney
that on this continent the will Of the
American people is sovereign and its dat
law. without consent Of English King.
German Kaiser or Russian Cxar-And
they don't enre who knows It
bee you dre kickin' been use the ma
tionai expenditures were $3.50. 100000 In
1904. against 274.0OO. 900 In 1875, the
year before Tildcn was not elected to re-
form them. though you seeyn to think be
wAs- You appear to have forgotten that
this country hns nearly doubled In pcpu-
'iation and trcbled in wealth, busipsss
and national Importance since 1875. In
my "Liniment for Man and Beast Al
manac" for 1904 I find such facts a.
thene:
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27
1904.


Wealth -. $50. .oooooo.ooo siosooo.oo0.Ooo
esv'rs deps Sss.os7.Os a 2eas.soi.ssS
drposits :. ese.S7s.eso q asiz. -. .s4i
Money ln eif-
ciiation -. 7s4.ioi.s47 a.Sci.i5i.c27
r. o. rev.
enues -. %. 1si. $40 Q i4a224.<43
Pensions 80. so.2ss. 100 iti.7s2.s7o
. 1905.
Panama cal 100000
Navy expen-
difures -. p. i97 .0so f02. .o66. .l04
Army espen-
dlfurez 80. 41.19O.616 11S,O4o, al
Where are You xoin' TO begin cuftin'
Will you inform your aged hut strictly
business associate on the Democratic
ticket-aud II shail go no further-how
In the sacred name Of Sammy j. Tilden
you expect to run a billion dollar country
on 4 million dollar scnlef i tell you.
Alton. my boy. the American nation Is
out Of kuickcrbockcrs. aud IL amt no
nse tryin' to jam the healthy number IL
foot OF 1904 into Sammy Tiiden No. 4
prubella of 1916
notice you ignore the repeal Of war
taxation as nccoantin' for the reduction
In government receipts This Is slyness
worthy of the ssiuted Srinmy himself.
who WAS something Of juggicr in ci-
piers, as you may remcmbe-. 1 now
perceive thnt you are not altoEether too
good to achieve the prssidenc, by sup
pressing the truth.
Believe me, shed tear over ycur
p-roration. In which you speak 80 feel
inriy OF putin aside the congeniai work
Of lifetime to assume the Responsible
ties the convention thrust upon you. Ny
eyes are biesred yet--Steve says it's
old age-cvcr this coufension OF self
sacrifice for which you and Dave Hill
and Bin Sheehsn and Pat McCarren
have been pulling wires for two years.
When shu; my eyes ] think Of you as
Ajax dcfyinE the iightnin' with one hand
on the electric sparker aud one foot
workin' the sheet iron thunder.
That's right. partner" says l. defy
the presidential ligh,nin' bug. q. tison
sage of Escpus. Don't be afraid; it'll
never strike either Of u.s.
Its after s o'clock and I've been yawn-
in. No the nur~e says ] must be put to
bed.
SO good night. from Uncle
HENRY GASSAwAY.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

Thess will be . balic<-hox famine n
the middle We>t unle-s the electioa en-
ciah provide . good stock Of new onss
to bold the arse votsrs' ballots fsf Rocs<-
Welt
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

"Unsii oar opponents ss . party sx-
pitcitiy adopt the visws which ws hold
and upos which we have acted aaa are
actiuas In the matter Of . sousd car
reocy, the ouly rsat way 20 keep the
question fron bsc"0tag Unsettled 10
20 keep the Rcpubltcan PARTY n
no vvop, p,"-Rousrvr,t, lctter q ncr-uxs,<n
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

Grover Cleveland orisinsted ths
phrase. 'It IL \ condition that c,afronss
Us. not theory" Applying II 80 the
present situation II may BE- rsaarkcd
thst the condition il Repubiican prcper-
~ aud tho theory eousists ss Do
cratic promises.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27
The Truth About II

The Truth About IL
"A doubtful Stater' the Demnies ~.
But later on they'll shout less.
For after next election day
They'll ind the State was doubtls0.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

Republicans In Maryland sre aala.s .
gallanf nkis- rsr psrs rrbt aud -
sasre.~ N.rvi.s-,s- .~erv No.;
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

Oh. viah the war were over,
Woud shs cruel WORK were done,
Would the party were united.
Ao1 ~ many cranxs as one,
"A. II. r.
Cañon City record., 1904-10-27

One Credit Mark to New York Done
crata.
One good thing can be said Of -
New York Democracy. Ii Is eapidiy
clearing the higher court benea Of ac-
tive political bosses First Judge Parh-
er, and now Judge Herrick. Nsxtf
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04
CAT FOUGHT AN EAGLE.
Pussy Was Pretty Severely Scared But Put an End to the Wnr-
 like Bird.

A cat owned by the engineer of a freight train on a western road seemed to enjoy sitting on the pilot while the train was in motion, says a Chicago pa per. A lively adventure befell this fear less pussy during one of his masters trips. As they were slowly rounding 8 curve one morning the engineer noticed an eagle sitting on a tall. dead spruce Just as the locomotive came abreast of the tree the eagle suddenly swooped downward and fieree1y attacked the cat
 For several seconds there was bat tie royal. The eagle made half a dozen attempts to carry away the cat bodily, but each time the cat would make 8 sav- age onslaught upon the bird with teeth and claws, and the air was full Of feathers. As the train pushed ahead. the two men in the cab were filled with apprehension for the cat. The whistle was blown, but neither combatant paid the least attention to the sound
 Finally the engineer armed himself with a bar of iron and started out onthe running board to aid his pet; but be- fore he reached the scene of action the cat had torn great hole in the eagle'a throat, and the bird was in it's death struggles. It was carried into the loco motive tender, where 1t died in few minutes. The cat bore the scars of bat tie, but recovered.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04
EARLY RAILROADING.
When Twrnty-Three Miles mn Hour Was Fairly Flying and sus-
 gestive of Death.

From the diary of Thomas Creeveyf who lived in England during the early part of last century, says the Chicago News, the following is quoted: Lady Wilton sent over yesterday from Knowsley to say that the Loco Motive machine was to be upon the railway at such a place at F o'clock for the Knowsley party to ride in if they liked, and inviting this house to be of the party. So, of course, we were at oul post in three carriages, and some horse. men, at the hour appointed. I had the satisfaction, for can't call it a pleas ure, of taking trip of five miles in it, which we did in just a quarter of an hour-that is, 20 miles an hour. As accuracy upon this subject was my great object, held my watch in my hand at starting and all the time; and as il had second hand knew I could not be deceived; and it so turned out there was not the difference of second be- tween the eoachee or conductor and my self. But observe, during these five miles the machine was occasionally made to put itself out or go it. and then we went at the rate of 23 miles an hour, and just with the same ease as to mo tion or absence of friction as the other normal pace. But the quickest motion is to me frightful; it is really flying. and it is impossible to divest yourself of the notion of instant death to all upon the least accident happening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04
JUST A POINTER.

In mood facetious. the Detroit Free Press talks thus to advertisers.
 If you have. goods to sell, adver- tise.
 Hire a man with lampblack ket- tie and q brush to paint your name and number on all the railroad fences. The cars go whizzing by so fast that no one can read them to be sure, but. perhaps the obliging con ductor would stop the train 10 ac- commodate an inquisitiye passenger.
 Remember. the fences by the road side as well. Nothing is so attrac- tive to the passer-by as well painte. l sign: "Millington's medical mixture for mumps.'
 Have your card in the hotel register by all means. Strangers stopping at hotels for a night generally buy a ci- gar or two before they leave town, and they need some inspiring literary food besides.
 If all advertising agent wants your business advertised in q fancy frame at the depot, pay him about POO per cent more than it is worth and let him put it there. When d man has three-quarters of a second in which to catch & train, he invariably stops to read depot advertisements and your card might take his eye.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04
; MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1904.

The idea seems to prevail in the United States that Governor Taft is going home because of i'll health, says a correspondent writing from that place, in Collier's Weekly. This is far from the truth. At one time he was the victim of diseases to which all are subject in the tropics, but to-day he enjoys, one might almost say, perfect health, due, largely, to his careful habits and regular exercise, which, like the president, he takes on horseback. He goes in response to continual urg ing from the president, who, nearly a year ago, asked him to join his cabinet He Is deeply interested in the Philip pines and the Fflipinos, and would have liked to remain until certain prob lems were nearer solution. There is a more personal reason, too. Here the government provides him with a pal ace. In Washington he will receive less than a. third of the salary which was his here, and will have to pay house rent. He has saved nothing dur ing his stay, and being man of only moderate means, he is largely depend ent upon his salary for the support of himself and family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04
HYDRoPHoBIA REAL DISEASE
Profession Declare It to Be < such in Fact.

Despite the fact that denials have been made by various physicians of the exist enee of hydrophobia, several prominent membrs of the medical profession, at a meeting of the County Medical Society of the College of Physicians, declared that the disease has pathological en- uty' and should be so recognized, re- ports the Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. c. Morton Illman presented paper en- titled "A Report of Case of Hydro phobia, with Autopsy" Dr. Illman de- scribed the symptoms as exhibited in the case, and maintained that hydro phobia existed as a separate disease, with peculiar symptoms, and he asserted that it is a grave error to call it exces- sive hygteria, as has frequently been done. pr. M. P. Ravenel, of the veterf- nary department of the university, said in disclosing the subject: T have per- sonally experimented on 150 cases of an- finals which I have inoculated with the germs of rabies, and I found that the brain in each case showed the same symptoms, and those symptoms have been found in no other diseases"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04
HAPPENED CAR WHEELS.
Retired Conductor Tells How the Thing Is Done by Inexperienced
 Hrakemen.

''Flat wheel growled the old retired conductor as the trolley car in which he sat went humping along at 12 miles an hour, shaking the passengers uncom- fortably at every revolution of the wheels.
 What makes flat wheels?" asked the man sitting next to the conductor.
 Darn fools,' said the conductor. stIt's this way; if man doesn't know how to stop his car he makes 8 flat wheel. On the steam roads some brakemen fiatten a wheel every time they put on a brake. When the wheel sud- denly stops revolving and the momen- tum of the train carries it along the wheel slides along the track and flat is started Next stop makes it worse, and so it goes until the wheel is no good. If a brakeman knows his business he need never make a fiat wheel unless he has to suddenly avoid an accident. If he keeps his wheels turning slowly they don't fiatten. Now these fellows on the trolleys take no care at all, and every other car in some places has 8 fiat wheel
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04

pete in the next, and if they are, whether d different set of judges with nothing to govern them save their own ideas upon the subject will con form their Judgment to preceding de- cisions, or whether they will depart therefrom and establish a standard in accordance with what they believe 1t should be. With the organization of a parent association, code. of rules could be adopted defining the different types of horses eligible to the respective classes, and we would then know what constitutes gig, a run about, and some other types which the diversified rulings have so deeply mystiied that no one is able to fathom the meaning of the term. Another benefit that would accrue from the or ganization of such an association would be the selection of outside in- dependent and impartial judges for the different members of the associa- ton, thus relieving the different asso- citations from the embarrassment of relying upon local talent to make the awards. The present system of judg- ing is entirely unsatisfactory and must De reformed if the best results that should come from this class of sport are to be obtained.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04

aroused by loud hysterica1 laugh from Sofelous. In his descent the seat of his trousers caught in the sharp prongs of an iron railing which orna- ments the outside of the tower about half way up, and there he hung. Wrig- gling about gingerly, the young man managed to pull himself up to the rail- ing and make his way to the ground
 3I certainly thought was done for that time, said he as the crowd con- graduated, him on his escape.
 After repairing his chair the young painter resumed bis work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04
THE FIR I OF JANUtRY

brings a change in our city govern ment. The incoming officials will be receiving the congratulations and well wishes of their friends. The defeat ed candidates will think of the words, modified, of Wolsey: 70, how wretch ed is that poor man that hangs on the public's favors! There is, betwixt that smile We would aspire to, that sweet aspect of politicians, and their ruin. more bangs and fears than wars or women have; and. when he drops his 'boodle,' like 3, pebble dropped in the ocean, never seen again" He has his home, however; there, among his true. reliable friends. he can enjoy peace and comfort around his own fire made with BROWNS QUICK FIRE CHARCOAL. and ignore the deceits Of the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04

The people of the country need not he at, all surprised to hear of some rather interesting developments anent the Panama matter when the demo crats get into action after the holi- days. says our Washington core spondent. They are going to make every honest attempt to get the ad- ministration to give them all the facts. and thus give them to the coun- try. concerning this entire transaction from start to finish. After they have es h;iusted every resource to get at the fpcfs from the republicans, they are going to spring few they now have up their sleeves. The democrats will show that the republican admin istration dealt not only with Wall street, but with the French Panama company. Wall street was to help push the deal through for the French company and then was to give the pro motors S1o.0Oo,ooO out of the forty million, then five million of this sum was to go to the republican campaign fund in recognition of the Help given them by the administration. If these things be true is it any wonder that the administration does not ask any odds of Wall street? If they be true does any honest man desire tn see the deal consummated by the ratification of such treaty when fl does not at all endanger the building of an isth- milan canal?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04


 The history of the show ring for the past few years is replete with evi- dence showing the necessity of the immediate organization of parent association, national in its scope, if the well-being of the horse-show indus try is to be conserved, and it's pros perity maintained. Under the pres ent system of holding such exhibi- tions, each association is law unto itself respecting the classification of entries, and the rules that govern the determination of the different con tests, says Sporting News. The result is that exhibitors in many of the classes do not know whether their successful entries at one show will even De considered eligible to com
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-04
Prince of sfontenegro.

Prince Nicholas of. Montenegro, ths comic opera ruler of the Black moun- tain principality, which has a popula-
 ton less than that of Rhode Island, was great athlete in his younger days and is still good horseman, capital shot and splendid swordsman To his other attainments the prince adds that of being poet and prose writer of no small talent. his best work being 8 tragedy, ''Tne Empress of. the Ball. kans." His civil list. only $14000 8 year. is ample for his simple tastes, which never call for great expenditure.