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Cañon City record., 1905-03-09

ishment the law could infiict and that
he was resigned to his death, although
he indicated fear that his courage
would break down when the final test
came. He stated that he preferred
death to life imprisonment and he said
he hoped the governor would not COM
mute his sentence at the last moment.
Galbraith attributed his crime to whis-
KEY and asked Rev. Thomas to point to
him as an example Of what strong
drink would do, for, he asserted, that
high purposes and ambitions, but
drunkenness and passion had led him
into that sin whose sting is death. He
repeatedly knelt upon the stone floor
Of his cell and in prayer to the Al
mighty fervently asked forgiveness for
the murder which was upon his soul
and which. like Bsnquo's ghost, would
not down.
The ofiense for which Galbrsith was
guilty was peculiarly cold-blooded
one and could only have been COM
mitted by a man under influence Of
liquor, or one absolutely csllous to all
of the finer and better instincts of
humanity and he had no friends among
the prisoners in the penitentisry, most
of them expressing the belief that he
had justly forfeited all right to live.
Chaplain Lucas was with him to the
last and did everything in his power to
console the doomed man a. he stood upon
the border line between life and desth.
Galbraith was born at Nj. Morris,
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09

house or public place In the city where
the meetings are not discussed. This
start for the first few days of the tAber-
nacle meetings has been a great sur
prise to everyone, including those who
talked ,iiscouragingly of the meetings,
and also those who entertained the
most hopeful anticipntions OF their sue
cess,
"Revivals and religion are discussed
In the homes. society gathering, the
factories, workshops and saloons, and
in every instance the name of "Billy"
Sunday is brought prominently for
ward in the discussion. All this ia con-
elusive proof that the singular meth
DDS OF the revivalist are not without
their practical influence.
THAT Rev. Sunday has power and
oratory back of his vernacular and
other Inevitable characteristics, and
that he 10 capable Of bringing out a
depth of thought and theory seldom
equaled was demonstrated In his SER
mon Sunday night. After the pre-
liminaries that put the entire populuce
in atate OF mind that will enable
them 10 receive and give lodgment to
substantial theories there will be a
change in the nature Of the sermons.
There is an undercurrent Of feeling
In the city among even those who
would have the meeting fail that the
momentum which the meetinEs have
already attained will carry them on to
an unexpected success. Mr.. Sunday
himself ia much enthused over the
prCspects and the church workers are
sanguins."
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09
MORE MEN EMPLOYED

There has been large increase in
the number Of men employed in the
F. 4 @. c. railroad shops in this city
since Frank Singer Yves restored to the
superintendency five or six weeks ago.
At present between 6fty-dve and
sixty men are working on full time and
Ire pay roll is something over >4,ooo .
month.
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09

parently made up his mind to meet his
fate as bravely as possible.
At the close Of q brief address in
which he admitted his guilt and said
that he merited the punishment which
was about to be meted out TO him by
the law, his hands were tied behind
him, the black cap was adjusted. the
moose placed around his neck and the
signal given which should launch Gal
braith into eternity. The drop was
about eight feet and the neck Of the
prisoner was broken by the fall result
ing in instant death.
After the lapse OF few minutes DR..
T. d. Palmer, DR.. F. N. Cochems of
Salida and DIR. F. n. Carrier examined
the body, and, having announced that
life was extinct, it was cut down and
taken away to be prepared for burial.
The marvellous fortitude shown by
Grlbrsith wa. not inspired so much BY
. brayado which courts death a. by .
resignation TO ,the punishment which
he himself confessed he justly deserved.
Rev. J. T. Thomas. pastor Of the First
Presbyt ytsrisn church of the city, spent
the greater part Of Sunday and Monday
afternoons cell OF the condemned man
Offering him such spiritual consolation
~ the nature of his crime would per-
nit.
Gslbraith expressed to Rev. Thomas
eontrition for what he had done and
said that he merited the utmost pun
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09
Construction Work
Rapidly Progressing
On Eighth
"a Avenue-Evangcist Sunday Euogized

>ASWednesday afternoon of last week
Superintendent A. G. Jensen with a
large force OF carpenters began the
work of erecting the big tabernacle at
northwest corner Of Eighth street
and Macon avenue for the revival ser
vices shortly to be inaugurated here by
"Biliy" Sunday, the famous evangel-
irt. The fine weather has enabled the
workmen to make rapid progress, and
the building will soon be completed.
The structure will have frontage of
100 feet on Macon avenue and will e1-
tend north to the alley In the center OF
the block, distance of ITO feet. The
roof will be 2s feet above the floor, and
at the rear OF the building there will be
. rostrum 22xi0o feet In dimensions for
the speakers and chorus choir. The
tabernacle will cost approximately
q, 500 and will seat about $500 peo-
pie.
The Dixon, Illinois, Star pays the toll
lowing tribute to Mr.. Sunday, who is
now engaged in revival work In that
city:
AFTER two days rest at his home in
SDhicago, Evangelist w. A. Sunday will
return to Dixon this evening and will
preach at the tabernacle. What will
be done next at the tabernacle 10 the
uppermost question In the minds OF the
people and there is not . business
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09

The Rrconp has on moro than one oc-
cassion urged its readers to plant shade
tress IL front OF their premises and
along the streets and highways as a
matter OF public enterprise and fer the
returns they will derive from such an
investment in the way of comfort and
satisfaction
We hope that we will not be charged
with the possession of hobby in en-
pit asing and reitersting what has al
ready been said upon the subject, in
deed, there is little fear OF such criti-
cism in view OF its Importance to the
general welfare. There cannot be too
much enthusiasm in relation to tree
planting. particularly in Colorado and
other western states where there is n
dearth instead of a superabundance of
foliage
While Canon. City has . great many
fine shade trees the number is all too
small and can be largely increased
without disadvantage to any material
interest, public or private. This is
especially true in some OF the newer
parts of the city where trees are more
honored in the breach than in the
observance. In these localities prop
erty owners should see to 1t that the
deficiency is wiped out this spring,
otherwise baroness will exist that
the most attractive homes and gardens
cannot destroy.
There is practically no limit to the
life of tree under favorable conditions
of growth, in fact, some OF them are
the oldest living things on earth, the
famous redwoods of California and the
eucalyptus of Australia anted ating the
creation of man as recorded in Genesis.
Humbolt says that there is no inherent
reason why tree should die, and, as
an evidence OF their longevity, points
to the cedsrs OF Lebanon, which are Ms
vigorous nov as they were at the be-
ginning Of the Christian era.
Along the roadways In some parts of
Southern C.lifornis the English wal
nut tree has been planted in long Paral-
lei rows, and, in the years to come,
their shade and fruitage will refresh
the weary traveller. 1t is said that he
who makes two blades Of grass grow
where only one grew before is = bene-
factor Of mankind, how much more
deserving of gratitude is the man or
woman VINO plants tree to cheer and
encourage ali who pass that way.
A walk through the residence district
Of Canon City will reveal 70 the most
casual observer blank spaces whore
there should be growing trees, which
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09

New York, and was in the thirty
fourth year of his age. He had a fine
physique with fair complexion, dark
hair and hazel eyes. He has brother,
Samuel Galbraith, in Salt Lake City
and two sisters, Mrs. E. J. Bennett of
Fort Collins, and Mrs. W. c. Mossma n
of Wolden, Colorado. His parents are
both dead.
Galbraith was received at the peni-
uentiary July Bird, 1904, under sentence
to be hung during the week beginning
October % following. He was three
times reprieved, the first for q period
of 30 days, the second for 60 days and
the last for As days. The execution
was query successful in all psrticul ars
no hitch Of any kind occurring to add
to the awfulness of the tragedy.
The Official witnesses of the e1ecu-
tion were John Cleghorn, ward en- I;
Thomas Cody, sheriff OF Gilpin county /;
Rev. J. P. Lucas, chaplain OF the
penitentiary T. d. Palmer, prison
physician DR.. F. NJ. Cochems, Said I;
J. L. Beaman, ex sheriff of Puebl o
county; F W. Connors, captain Of
Denver; Sheriff A Sand
berg. Georgetown; w. H. Peabody, /,
Canon City; W. W. Arnett, city detec-
tive, Denver; W. E. Granger, deputy
warden; Thomas CLARK, yardmaster /;
Clarence Cleghorn, overseer.
The relatives Of Galbraith having de-
clined to take charge Of the body il wss
buried in the penitentiary cemetery
Tuesday afternoon.
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09

through thoughtlessness or indifference
have been neglected and unimproved.
Such ssretchss Of treeless walk should
appeal 20 property owners and remedy
should be provided this spring as many
years are required for tree to reach
its maturity.
Old people are sometimes deferred
from planting trees by the idea that
their slowness OF growth will prevent
them from enjoying their shade and
beauty, but such conclusions are selfish
in the extreme, as, by doing so, they
leave behind lasting monument to
themselves and legacy to their pos
terity of almost incalculable benefit.
Every man or woman owning an inn
proved or vacant lot in Canon City
ought to plant at least one tree in
front of each piece OF property this
spring if there is vacant space for do
ing SO.
In this latitude April is the tree
planting month and it is hoped that
when the proper season arrives several
thousand maple, elm, ash, poplar and
other sturdy shade trees will be plant
ed by the people of Canon City.
Nothing else will pay such big divi-
dends in pleasure and satisfaction to
those who set them out, as we'll as to
generations yet unborn.
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09

Not since Friday night June 26. 1896
when Warden Cleghorn OF the peni-
tentiary hung Deonicio Romero,
Albert Noble and William Hold for the
murder Of Night Watchman John
6oloman Of Trinidad has a legal execu-
tion taken place in Colorado until
o'clock last Tuesday evening when
Asel Donald Galbraitb was hung on
the same gallows for the murder Of
his wife and five year old son in Rus
rlls Gulch, Gilpin County. year ago
last month.
Arrangements for the execution OF
Galbraith were made month ago, but
. Temporary stay OF proceedings was
Aeecently granted him by Governor Ad-
ANS postponing the matter until the
full limit Of the law had expired. In the
presence OF such witnesses - the
statutes permit the condemned man
was led from his cell. where he had
bsen under the eyes Of the death watch
for nearly . month. to the gallows.
located At the west end of the eIecu-
tion house.
Galbraith exhibited remarkable cour-
age during the fearful ordeal he was
called upon to face. His walk 70 the
place Of execution was firm and elastic
and he manifested but little copcern
in his approaching death. having ap-
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09
Tressider Mystery
Finally Cleared Up
The Body Violet Disappeared
Home January sth n NearB

Silverton is now known to have been
written by the Lough woman while in
a state of mental alteration. The in
terment was at Greenwood cemetery
and was conducted by Rev. l. H High
tower. Six little girls dressed in white
acted as pail bearers.
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09

Among other business transacted by
the council last Monday night was the
granting of special water rate of ten
dollars a year to H. McKinstry for the
purpose Of manufacturing cement
blocks for building purposes. 1t is
understood that Mr. McKinrtry will
shortly establish plant for the manu-
facture Of cement blocks on Harrison
avenue.
Street Superintendent Curtis was
instructed to erect ratings at ditch
crossings wherever needed as safe
guard to pedestrians.
A petition was read from property
owners on Woodlawn avenue, between
Seventh and Ninth streets, asking for
an extension of the water main along
Woodlawn avenue. Matter referred to
water committee.
The mayor was instructed to take out
an additional 50. coo insurance on the
furniture, fixtures and books in the
public library.
A request WAS received from the vol
unteer FIRE department for . donation
of se-enty-five dollars was referred to
the fire committee for consideration.
On motion the council decided to
cease paying Office rent for the city
engineer after March 9Th
Ordinance No. 2, series of 1905, ap-
propriating revenue for the city for
the fiscal year 1905 read in full the
second time and adopted without dis
sent.
Ordinance No. 3, series Of 1905. con-
cerning sidewalks in Improvement and
Grading District No. /, read in full for
the first time and ordered published.
The monthly reports of the various
city officials were read and approved,
and the bills in the general and water
funds allowed, after which the council
adjourned until Monday night, March
10th.
Cañon City record., 1905-03-09
AZel Galbraith ZlyS
Penalty For ,rime

Legal Execution Colorado Since sooWe and Child
Murderer Hanged Penientiary Monday Night.
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AfOO Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased 90 learn that there is az least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages,
and that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure known
10 the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
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Halls CataFrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucnoua surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation Of
the disease, and giving the patient
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tuition and assisting nature in doing
its work The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer Que hundred dollars for
any one case that il fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials
Address F. ]. Cheney & Company.
Toledo. Ohio.
Sold By all druggists, IS cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for con
stipation. az
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Gertrude Ewing.

The coming OF Gertrude Ewing and
her famous company 10 the opera
house for one week commencing
Thursday. December 81, with mat
inee Saturday and Christmas, has
aroused more than passing interest
among her many admirers in Waxa-
haehie. The annual visits Of this
popular actress are always looked TO
vith pleasure She comes this sea-
son with a bran new repertoire and a
bran new company which. according
to press reports. is the best that has
ever supported her. A Fatal Mar
rlage, the opening bill, 10 be pre-
sented Thursday night, is said 10 be
one of the most expensive royalties
plays known to stock. II has never
been seen here. and this Is its first
season at popular prices anywhere
The play is staged under the per
sonal direction of Miss Ewing, whose
artistic taste has been noticeable
feature OF her productions In the
past
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-12-19

Coraicana and return $40, ac-
count Central Texas Poultry and Pet
Stock Association. On sale Dec IL.
ii and g. limit Dec IT.
Chicago. and return, s29.3h ae-
count International Live Stock "a
position, on sale Dee. ~ 80 ~, Inn
Ii SO days from date Of sale,
Mexico Ciig and return sa5.25, sc-
count Golf Tournament On sale
Jan 1 20 i4. limit Feb o.
Houston and return s. S0, account
colored teachers association ON
sale Dee 80 and 27. limit Dee 81.
San Antouio and return 81 "a. ac-
eount mewtlng state teachers assosi
atiea ON safe Dec 81 aud 81 linz
II December st
TN sale Texas points Det - 48.
-. Is. -. 81 ~. So "a and ian
limit Jan
Also cheap holiday rasvs 20 old
states via Houston Aaa rexaa Central.
ssseve estnnecttons AZ ail palnta
d < KENNEDY. Aat
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Tae ladies OF thv Shakespeare
CIub 3il observe their usual custom
af Swing Chr.eimss stockings to the
uaaf children uf th. tit. Ths ntm.
bers so ihe club aFe requested 90
bgus of send tbe stockings ready gur
delivery 20 MEs. WIN Fears mot later
kaH Saturday noon
81 ssh De VefF much appreciated
H uf ane snuWine af homes where
sNta Gfsua San unt 80 would nntift
me mem0sf Uf tbr foii1wtuE GEM
H6ttus
Mss NNl Fs8n chairman Mrs
sa Wilson. Ms Ail haEb.u AFs
nhH 8tUFam M Minnie sgimH.
M E Hossd. Wls Mamie NnNes
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Al efforts have failed 20 find a
better remedy for coughs, colds and
lung troubles than Foleys Honey and
Tar. Il stops the cough, heals the
lungs and prevents serious results
from q cold. j. y. Patterson. Nashua.
Iowa, writes: Last winter / had a
u bad cold on my lungs and tried
at least a half dozen advertised cough
medicines and had treatment frCm
two physicians without aetung any
benefit 4 friend recommended
Foley Honey and Tar aud two
thirds of "a bottle cured mF CON
slider Il the greatest cough ANA lung
medicine ia the world Sold hy B
N EeHFis
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,iexia Railroad News.

Nexia, Tex, Dec. l9.-Generai
Manager Mike Sweeney OF the Trim
ity and Brazos Valley railroad spent
Sunday mere looking over the proper
" OF the company He left for the
north over the Houston and Texas
Central at ) O'Clock.
The Trinity and Brazos Valley rail
road has put on a switch engine and
cre~ az this place 10 take care of the
increase of business at this point.
This makes two switch engines in
yards at Mexia. and il is understood
they are 10 stay here permanently
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ADJUSTMENTS
s~~>~> $1,000

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The following announcements are
made by press agents.
ssThe Punkin Husker' lis not the
well worn type Of play which has
been offered to theater goers for
years without number. 1t Is some
thing new, spicy, fresh from the
fields where the scent of clover ling
ers In the nostrils and the green of
the fields is a benediction to the
eye. There's a memory in ii of old
friends, old scenes, honest hearts and
loving hands, of woodland ways, the
blue sky reaching down to the dis
tant hills, and many man and
woman has lived again the good
old times" while witnessing a pro-
duction of this popular drama of
country life. There's a bit OF poll
tics in it, and a pair of lovers, in fact
several pairs. old and young, and
there's lot of fun which crops out
at every opportunity. The barn
warming will revive many memo
ries of Aud Lang Syne" and the
special scenery carried by the com
pany will be a revelation. The COM
pany is unusually well balanced,
every member Of the cast portraying
the character assigned TO him or
her with a skill which is ample evil
denoe of the good judgment of the
manager, Wallace J. Derthtcb, who
selected the company and is direct
ing their work A fun band and or
chestra Is carried with the company
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AaUela Williams Nhu owns
tine farm shFsse miles north "a WsNa-
nasu4e arauNat fhlfss rvs farNese
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alakke8 STA eleven larkeys whseh
aess@a h4m o. - sach "a Ftvn
aasa 4 xohnseE here TAmhhsgfvtua
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4 mail engineer Is ~xpsscsWt tn ar
rive in Wnxahashsv "a tne course as
Fee ~~eks 20 consalt Nt8a sne
mAnnmemeag ~itn reference fo the
improvements 10 -
matte nssAg gwAF re enlargement -
sAe paaat wlll necessarily mean fhw
scunasxsaraann 80 4boms fmemfy- faNe
mnww e0szagen for operative The
eaaapanv ngw aas aAons thir'y houses
sm TIE Caztnn Maii aaaatann. aaa al
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The sale OF holiday tickets TO The
old states viii begin by the railroads
next Thursday morning. II Is known
that quite q number OF persons will
go IFom NaNabachie. bat on account
of an advance in rates the traya'
eastward will rot be as heavy as in
former years The Missouri, Kansas
and Texas Viii operate a Rock isIah
ena.r car out OF Waxahachie 10 Mem
pfis on Thursday December 81. This
Wit be tae only line from Texas
making union depot connections at
Memphis
The Central will have through
ear out of here To New Orleans. on
Thursday. December Il By This
arrangement the only change of cars
viii be made at New Orleans.
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fEssAssews Reeky Mnunt44n Tea j.
mEe AA4a4A electricity &c w0~2 -
every part ~ ya1s @@sty. 6glnEln@ ns@
hspss4 sfwwmgxA and vtwvsT II mAaA@@
yea weil ana keep@ Y0a wwA- s cmRss
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ne p@wm f@g Tbs Mmkh@dast eAmreh
have arrives ama rs ~ hnp@sa to have
them paae@a in tAs haisaaag La ssme
saF services seat &mmA@y.
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So
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS :
q . y . q


Waxahaehie. Tex. Dec. 1s.-Dear
santa Claus: Please bring me a kid
dell dressed In blue silk. a wash
Board and tub, three chocolate cups.
= bedstead and doll trunk am
81 years old. Hope 10 start to
school after Christmas. Lovingly
Ruth Bishop
Waxahachie, Tex, Dec. 14.-Dear
Old Santa Claus. Please bring me
. pretty dollie with white dress,
set of dishes and a china closet to
put them in. ! want one like Marie
Hollands Bring me some little
knives and forks for my dollle.
want a little tub and rub board TOO,
50 ] can wash - margarine McDade
Il Waxahachie. Tex, Dec. 15.-Dear
Santa Claus. | am a little boy eight
years old and live at sos Oldham
avenue. | want you to bring me a
magic lantern. a story book. a veioci-
pede and some fire works Mr.. Joe
Harris says he will give me a nice
watch 80 YOU need not mind about
that would like q pair of nice
warm gloves too Good bye till
Christmas. - William McDade.
Waxahachie. Texas. Dec Ia
Please bring me football, steam
engine and black board won ask
for very much this time 80 you win
have something for the other little
folks Good bye, Louie McCombs.
Naxahachie. Tex. Dec. l4-Dear
Zansu EfAnEs {sfRwN4A fY{un "a. :. al ss
doll. set of dishes. castor aud q
table TO put my dishes on. Please
don't forget the little orphans where
Brother Bush lives Your little
friend 0risne Nccofnbs
Waxahachie. Tex. Dee Ia Dear
Santa Please be sure TO bring ms
4 train. rubber ball, horn and wheel
barrow. and q good ball for dog
Flash to play with lie likes to play
with a ball Bood-bye till Christ.
mas Parks McComhs
NmNahaehic. Tex. Dee i5- Dear
Santa Claus / know you are the
best friend a little boy can have. sc
please bring me some candy. false
face. fire crackers. roman candles
zap pistol aud caps. and a nice story
book Please bring little Mary a
doll and set Of dishes Good bye
until Christmas Scott H. Lakeland
Forfeston. Tex. Dec i5--D eal
santa Claus. Please bring me q
football, rubber bail with mule
In IL. a jumping jack. TWO stor,
books. a fire wagon. horn, 10,
sword and some fruit 4 msrr9
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Forreston Tex. Dec. i5 Dear
santa CIaas. Please bring me a
football. a rubber bail with a mule
In IL. jumping jack. TWO story
books. fire ~agon. a horn, a toy
sword and some fruit 4 merry