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Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
THE MISSING
ENGINEER

There had been trouble in the vii
weeks, but more particularly at Ard
meme. Once in every five years the
government OF India has a survey of
all public land which is tillahle and
then names a sum for the rent and an
other for the taxes.
1t was claimed that on the last sur
vey made the civil engineer for that
district had shown great partiality, and
at Ardmene the owner OF plot of
ground affirmed that portion of it
had been taken away from him and
rented out
There are always disputes and COM
plants after every survey. and for a
long time the commissioner at Gwalior
refused TO be disturbed. However, aft
er two or three riots. in which several
people were killed, he felt compelled
to do something. and the engineer was
sent down to Ardmcne to see whether
any mistakes had been made. with a
view to doing justice.
The man was hard headed. ohsti-
nate Scotchman, and when a resurvey
showed him that he had made errors
on the previous one he hung out about
correcting them.
This was particularly the case where
a strip OF ground had been taken from
the owner. Only portion of the plot
OF twenty acres was tiilable About IF
teen acres were covered with the ruins
of an old temple, The strip was taken
from these ruins, and the owner, whose
age no one knew, complained.
These stones are holy relics. Here
was once the greatest temple In all In
dia. 1t was built a thousand years be-
fore saw the light. and 1t was in
ruins when my greatgreat- grandfather
was child.
My ancestors took vow when they
bought the land to preserve the ruins
and that vow has come down to me
and win descend to my children.
Can l keep my vow II the govern
ment takes away a portion Of It? 1t
has done that, and he who rented Is
preparing his seeds for the few bare
Pota 1 win have my own or I will
dght In the COURTS"
Tho obstinate engineer didn't want
the matter to SO to court. and he didn't
want to alter his survey. Here was an
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
Yo. Can't Avoid Old Are.

"People grow old unnecessarily"
says writer. Wrong People grow
old because they can't help it occa-
sionally yon find men who are still use
ful and vigorous At seventy-tive. but
such men inheri; unusual health from
their ancestors They are not cheer
ful at seventy-tive because OF any ''sys-
tenn" The average human machinery
wears out in from sixty eight to seven
ty-tive years Ever remark the great
number OF deaths that occur between
sixty eight and seventy-dve: The will
power has nothing to do with the kid
neyS tr the diver, \ man who accepts
old age as a fact and acts as an old
man should will live longer than the
old man wha tries to be a boy and In
dulces In hoyish dlssipations when he
should he in bed. Atchison Globe.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07

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Of remarkable and uniform cures, Q record
such As no other remedy for the diseases
and weaknesses peculiar to women ever
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Pavorite Prescription now feel fully war
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money of the United States, for any case
of Leucorrhea, Female Weakness, Prolap-
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Cañon City record., 1904-01-07

veiihsnn, known to history as the Au-
bcrgs des TuerS uhe murdercr's inn).
The building was offered for sale some
months ago. and. strangely enough, ai-
though less than 500 was asked for
the freehold. no purchaser was found.
1T seems TO me that some Snowman
los, a good opportunity. for the story
I of this typical evil inn Is known all
over France. II has tempted genera.
tons OF sensational writers. and only
quite recently publishers posters
were plscarded all over Paris announc-
ing n new book on the subject OF this
Inn. The poster appealed particularly
TO Englishmcn. for the startling pie.
turc portrayed the innkccper and his
accompliccs IN the act OF dealing with
q family of English tourists. referring
to one Of the many crimes which, II
wns proved at the trial. had been COM
mittcd in the house.
''The inn, as I say, still stands and Is
occasionally visited by tourists II Is
q very death trap. The rooms assigned
to the wretched travellers have win.
dows barred with iron. In one OF the
outhouscs is the furnace in which the
bodies of the victims were disposed OF.
II was established that hundreds OF
lonely travellers, belnted in this remote
and well nigh Inaccessible spot. had
been piundercd and murdered.
with regard to English tourists. the
clew to some OF the mysterious disap-
pcaranccs OF our countrymen in France
which were reported in the London pa.
pcrs at the beginning of last century
could no doubt have been afforded by a
discovery made Mt the village OF Piscot.
on the great higbroad from Paris TO
Calais. In the old days OF diligenccs
and mail coaches travellers from the
north to the French capital arrived at
Piscot toward nightfail.
''The house, It appeared, had had
rather bad reputation In former
times, but that had been quite lived
down. and the worthy innkecper. the
tenant Of this house, was q popular
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07

st. John. Not far from the church.
writes the chronicler. Raoui Glabert.
dealing with the lawful famines Of the
middle ages. "a scoundreI had built a
house for the accommodation OF trav-
elers. and In this house he murdered all
the people who came TO lodge. The
monster used the flesh of his victims
for his nourishmeDt. A man came there
one day with his wife and asked for
shelter. Having rested awhile. his
wife. prying into closet. discovered a
heap of human remains. At this sight
the travellers grew pale and made for
the road. The innkeeper tried to stop
them. but terror lent them force and
speed. 80 that they were able TO make
good their escape to the town. where
they informed Prince Otbon of the dis
coyery.'
"a great number OF men set out, the
monster was found In his den. and no
less than forty eight human heads were
discovered. remains OF travellers whom
be had murdered and devoured. He
was dragged back to the town. lied to
beam In cellar and burned to death.
7 myself says Raoui Glabert. was
present at his execution From other
chronicles also OF this period canni-
balism seems TO have been looked upon
by innkeepers as one OF the perquisites
OF their profession.
''The French inn OF most sinister rep
utation. leaving aside the famous Au-
berge des Adrets. the scene of the eI-
pioits of Robert Macaize. is house
which Is still standing. though unin-
hablted. in mountain pass in Au-
vergna. This 10 the Auberge de Per
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
Very Probable.

what are the probabilities for to-
morrow asked the star boardcr OF
the drug clerk, who was looking over
the paper.
The drug clerk turned to the weather
page and, seemingly unconscious that
the landlady was behind him, read.
"For tomorrow and Saturday hash.
followed by turkey soup and GRO
ouettes."-IudIc.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
AbodeS
Of Ex,iI
Death LurkS For VnDory
6roxeierS In @ome
European Inns.
WsSrd ToieS Of CrsevSons Decd
and 6k,rfiifnS Eseooc<--La
bedroom With
q Murderer.

In many years OF travel about the
continent 1t has often happened TO me
20 Ind myself stranger In remote and
lonely spots under circumstances where
peculiar terror might have made H.
self felt" said an English globe trot,er
70 . party Of friends In Chicn1o recently.
"But custom har,iens one. and. hnv.
ing always crcapcd unscatbed. thanks
either to vigilance or To ruse. ! have
laughed nt my rnlsease. S'ill. ! some
times think back and with no desire 10
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07

old man and a fanatic who had been
despoiled and was making threats, but
the engineer remembered that he had
cowed others, and he said to him:
''Cease to cry out. The survey Is
right, but will give you an equal
strip on the other side. Should you
make further complaint l Will take the
whole away from you. Who are you
that you should shout at the top Of
your voice.
II am who | am" replied the old
man, 'and l demand justice. Here is
my deed, and want my land"
The engineer made further threats,
and the fanatic stuck TO his point, and
as a result he was arrested as a dis
orderly person and thrown into jail.
When locked up he appeared to be
cowed. and after a few hours he sent
for the engineer and said:
"Sahib. l denied your survey, and
was wrong to do so. l spoke to You
as should not, and l am sorry for it
I will make you no more trouble"
II thought you would come to your
senses" sneered the other. I'm the
morning you will be let go, but let me
hear no more of your prattle. be-
heve that l shall recommend to the
commissioner that your ruins be taken
to build culverts and bridges along the
line of the new railroad The blocks Of
stone are good for naught else. Yes. I
think will do So
But before you do that let me tell
you a secret. II has been a secret since
the great mutiny''
The engineer shifted concealed treas
ure and cooked up his ears
''Will the sahib be fair with mel
VIII he take only half:"
.'Is il treasure
'.It is treasure whispered the old
mana great treasure. 1t was placed
in my hands by great rajah when he
had war. have guarded il for forty
years. alone have any claim to it
now / was keeping ii for my children.
as ! am old and must die soon. but II
the sahib will leave the rest of the
ruins alone | will tell him the secret
You are TO have half. but only half.
Do you give me your wordf'
..Of course l do replied the engi-
neer. Il will take half and say nothing,
and the ruins shall remain
Next morning the old man was set at
liberty. and at midnight OF that night
he accompanied the engineer to the
ruins They carried spade and crow
bar. and at certain spot the dirt was
cleared away and fat stone exposed.
1t took the strength of the two men
to pry up this slab and expose vault
beneath, and as the cover stood on end
the Hindoo whispered:
THE sahib has only to drop down
and light his lantern and handle the
treasure. Remember, only Ealf."
"Only half replied the engineer as
he dropped into the treasure house
He had just struck a match to light
his lantern when the heavy slab fell
into place. and ten minutes later it was
covered a foot deep with dirt and the
Hindoo was treading 1t down with his
feet.
Next day the villagers waited for the
engfneer. The next day after that the
commissioner at Gwalior waited for
him. No one had seen him since that
evening
him. no tigers to carry him on They
searched the fields and dragged the
pools but found no trace II was
months before they gave up and only
one man knew
1T is queer where the sahib went to-
he musingly said but he should not
have made a mistake in his survey
The spirit of the ruins must have been
ansered with him."
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
A Tcnaer Eni.oar.

Bring home n turkey. don't forgtt.
And pratics. Pat; we need EN-"
"Ah. Riddy. n you asked for Il
I'd get the Bird OF Freedom
The eaglei Sure he'd be enough
To keep us from starvation.
But wouldn't he be rather toughr
He's oulder than the nation"
He tough, Bedad. you're on tho track,
Coiumhia-heavcn defend her.-
Puts him upon the dollars back.
And then he's legal tender"
--Munsey's Weekly.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
No Celebration.

Uncle Rastus-l'zr afcari | amt 60
In ter hab no turkey fer mah Thanks
rivin' dis year.
Hooss-Why not. Uncle Rastus2 Are
the prices too high for you?
Uncle Rastus-No. sab. but de fences
is--Life.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
A Hnppx Thauxht.

First Poor Boy-Lets go round I,
the Astorbllts' for Thanksgiving.
Second roor Boy-what forf
First Poor Boy-Their dining room.
hxed eos we can see 'em eat.-Life.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
Know MI. eeeErapAz Le..en.

Knew His GeoEraphy Leason.
Freddy-'wc had one of the famous
Rhode Island turkeys for our Thanks
givin' dinner
Tcddy-Huhl 20 did We. I heard
grandpa thank Providence fer I'll
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
Turk up to Date.

The Gobbler-ln this age OF the
horseless carriage let me suggest q
turkey less Thanksgiving-Li
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
Consumption

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. "Eat plenty of
pork" was the advice to the
consumptive 50 and LOG
years ago.
Salt pork is good if a man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
SCOTS Emulsionis themod-
ern method of feeding fat to
the consumptive. Pork is too
rough for sensitive stomachs.
Scott's Emulsion is the most
refined of fats, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is half the battle, but
SCOTS Emulsion does more
than that. There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hyPophos-
phites in Scott's Emulsion
that puts new life into the
weak parts and has a special
action on the diseased lungs.
Cañon City record., 1904-01-07
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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14

the struggle Is generally regarded by
experts here as giving Japan control
of the far eastern seas. II the British
themselves had been involved in
movements of opposing fleets they
could scarcely have followed them
with keener scent The immunity of
the fleets of the United States at Ma
Mia and Santiago astounded naval
authorities here, and now, when Japan
to all intents, gains control of the
sea without lose of single war yes.
sci and with only. four men killed.
high naval and military officers in
London confess they are amazed.
Putting Japan's experience. during the
past week aside with the results Of
the American engagement against the
Spanish navy. the authorities here
have come to the important conclusion
that the efficiency of the navy person.
nal possesses an infinitely greater value
over material than has ever before
been attributed to 1T
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14

ublican county central committee Of
ackson county met here today and
rected ,hat the precinct primaries
re held on April End aud the county
convention on April 5th, for the nom.
nation of candidates for county Of.
iccrs.
The committee decided that no pri-
naries should be held for the celection
# delegates to the state convention
mt named Congressman George w.
Smith chairman of the Jackson coun.
y delegation and authorized him to
select the other delegates. Jackson
,ounty's vote in the state convention
will therefore be under the absolute
control of Congressman Smith. The
county committee was anxious to
void such bitter contest as that
which has taken place in Ogle and
1arroll and other northern Illinois
counties and for thta reason put into
Nr, Smiths hands without any instruc
lions. the selection of the delegates to
the state convention,
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14

assert France was placing selfinter-
est before duty and deserving her best
friend in the hour Of greatest need.
Gradually reaction has occurred until
today official and public feeling runs
In favor of strengthening Russia in
every way short Of actual partieipa'
ton in the war. The French feeling,
however. has not shown any wild en-.
thusiasm in behalf of Russia.
Germany's reported efforts to ere
ate feeling between Russia and the
French are attracting serious atten-
tion of French officials who do not
hesitate to express the belief that
Germany will see 10 make most of
the present opportunities to strength.
en- her position with Russia and weak
en- that Of France. There is fullest
confidence. however. this will not
succeed and that the Franco Russian
alliance vii remain unshaken Strong
hopes we're expressed today In official
quarters that sentiment in Great
Britain and United States would not
sympathize with aims of Germany 10
disrupt existing understanding.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14
new ORLEANS RACES
Result OF Events Yesterday and En-.
tries for Six Races Billed
for Monday.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
New Orleans, Feb, IL Weather
clear; track good.
First Race-t'ive aud half fur
longs our Nugget, 10 to |, won; -Four
Leaf Glover. o to /, second, Josette.
J to !, third Time, l;0S is.
Second Race-4Five furlongs. Dal-
las, s TO |. won, Jo San. 6 to 2,
second; TelIa. IL to /, third. Time,
1902 rs.
Third Race One mile. Fort Plain.
ITO s. won; Leo Dorsey, even, see.
ond st. Tammany. 6 to |, third.
Time. 1:fi 2-5.
Fourth Race--Three-quarter of
nile. Roue, 20 10 I, won; Scorpio, 2
70 !, second; New York. TO 8. third
Time, i.li Is.
Fifth Race-Mile and sixteenth.
Tribes Hill. 2 to $, won; Ethics. 8
20 5. second, Huzzar, 10 toi, third
Time, 80.
Sixth Race Mile and a quarter.
rhornycroft, 7 TO /, won: Tancreed.
; to s, second; Miss West, 20 to I.
third. Time, 2:10
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14
JAPAN DEFINES ACCEPTABLE
CHINESE NEUTRALITY
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Paris. Feb. 13.--The Japanese lega-
tion here today gave out the text of
a lengthy cable from Toxic defining
Japan's attitude toward the neutrality
of China II says China should OBJ
serve strict neutarlity and lays down
the following principals;
Bellgerents are morally
hound to reduce to minimum the
area of war. To this end war oper-
ations should be geographically linn
tied.
Second Number belligrent pow
ers should be reduced as much % pos
sible and war should be confined to
Japan and Russia in order to prevent
conflagration.
"Third-It Is of utmost importance
that order be preserved throughout
the interior of China and at treaty
ports.e Therefor Japan has instructed
her minister at Pekin to urge upon
Prince Ching that China scrupulously
observe neutrality maintained and
refrain from furnishing supplies to
the beligerents. China should also
keep sufficient garrisons at Shan Hal
Kwain and other stagetic points 10
prevent breach OF neutrality and see
that all territory except Machuria
is free from war operations. Under
the foregoing conditions Japan will
respect China's neutrality"
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14

been held during the last four days,
Delcasse in the meantime having con
ferred with cabinet and consulted with
Russia. AT an early hour today the
French authorities weer advised that
Russia waived her objections TO the
Hay note, thus removing obstacles in
the way of its acceptance by France.
Approval of Japan has not been
doubted and this is made certain by
receipt of official Japanese declara-
ton favoring neutrality of China and
limiting area of war.
Exchanges between Paris and chan
cellories of Europe have shown their
favorable consideration of Hays note.
The outcome df these negotiations
Is considered another admirable
stroke of American diplomacy and one
likely to have farreaching con-
sequences in limiting the scope of
the war and its after effects.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14
DIPLOMATIC TRIUMPH
FOR SECRETARY HAY
BY Associated Press,


Washington, ID. c., Feb l3.--Sccre
tary Hay has added another to hi.
long list of diplomatic triumphs ant
the United States is once more en-
abled by his diplomacy to head this
nations in concurrent events to pre-
serve the integrity of China. Hays
note Feb. 10 to Russia and Japan.
urging them to confine hOstilities to
as small an area as possible and to
respect the neutrality and admins
trative entity of China. will be accept
cd by Russia as well as Japan and all
nations viii join the Washington gov
enment in inviting combatants to
,gree TO the proposition Acceptance
by the powers of Washington govern.
nent's suggestions will be followed
by further exchange of views as to
he practicability OF the suggestions
20 the principle of which all have
given the adherence.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14
JAPAN'S TROOPS
LANDING IN KOREA
Report from Toxic Says 6O,OOO
Men Are Ready
TO CROSS YALU RIVER
AND BATTLE WITH RUSSIAN
TROOPS BEING SENT TO
PORT ARTHUR.
BY the Associated Press.

~ tiit AtSooStotNN NSo'
Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 13.-"It is ex
tremely probable the United States
and each of the great powers will be
actually fighting before this war is
over. The United States has taken
a strong and courageous position.
Dr. Toyokichi lynaga, formerly a
secretary in the foreign department
OF the Japanese government, made
the above predictments today. Iynaga
said "All along have been saying
the United States and England should
join with Japan in settling this far
eastern question in the interests of
modern progressive civilization. The
United States has done just what ia
pan has wanted. President Roosevelt
and Secretary Hay by proposing to
limit operations of scene of war have
taken very strong stand
"The only way to prevent general
war in which all nations would
be fighting will be TO carry out the
proposal which has been made by the
United States. Who can tell now
whether that will be accepter by Rus.
sia or not? II 1t is not, the interests
of the United States are so great
the stand taken has been so strong
that il would not do to say the
United States is unlikely to be called
to arms in the orient"
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14
JAPAN HAS LANDED $4,000
TROOPS IN coREA-MAYBE.
BY The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
Toxic, Feb. i3, There Is the best
authority for stating that Japan has
landed 10000 troops in various parts
Of Corea. They are marching against
the Russians.
The first battle may be fought In
the Yalu valley. between Ping Yang
and the river
Her victories have not undly elated
either the civil or military leaders,
while they have full confidence in the
ultimate issue they still regard the
work in hand as serious beyond all
power of exaggeration.
Admiral Togo is the popular idol Of
the hour. He is the Dewey of the
Japanese people, who, delighted with
his victory at Port Arthur, parade the
streets enthusiastically shouting his
name.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14
PANAMA CONSTITUTION
Draft Of Constitution Approved by
Convention and Given to Junta
for Ratification.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Panama, Feb. 13.--The draft of the
constitution Of Panama has been ap.
proved by the constitutional conven.
ton and was delivered this afternoon
10 the provisional junta for ratifica.
ton. II will probably be ratified Mon.
day. Dr. Amador. who will be elected
president of the republic Monday, and
will assume office Wednesday. The
article which authorizes the United
States 10 restore order in Panama
should order be disturbed. has been
retained in the constitution.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-14

leaves an estate valued at several
millions.
The shot was fired when no one was
in the house except MIR. Lemp and
the servants
Mrs. Lemp, who had gone down
town reached the house shortly be.
fore her husbands death.
His two sons, William and Edward,
who were at the brewery office a short
distance away when, the shot was
fred, were at bis side in a few min.
utes.