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Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
GET GOOD PLACES IN
F0RENSiCS AT BOULDER

Fortunate indeed was the school in
having both an essayist and orator
selected to take part in the oratorlcai
contest AT Boulder last Friday evening
Miss Ella Bailey did herself and the
school much credit with her essay en-
titled Right an Element OF Civiliza-
tion." winning second place in the con
test. George Trip, with his Grafton
on True Manhood honored himself
and his school by doing splendidly and
winning third place.
The baccalanreate sermon will he
preached by Rev. J. u. Rankin of Den
yer at the United Presbyterian church
on Sunday night May 20. The friends
of the class are cordially invited to
be present
The annual class day exercises will
be held in Elks' Hall on Tuesday, MAY
%. beginning at $50 p, m. A fine mu-
steal and literary program will be
rendered
The fourteenth annual commence
ment exercises will be held in the
First Presbyterian church Thursday
evening. May "a DR. Sanford Bell,
who delighted our people year ago.
is again the speaker. There is prob
ably no better speaker in Colorado and
| IL will be a great treat 20 have the
opportunity of hearing him. Two
hundred seats only have been reserv-
ed for the friends OF the class. All
other seats are for the public in gem
eral
Superintendent Smith is in receipt
Il. I
fell saying she would visit the school
Friday afternoon. May 1s Mrs. Gren-
fell for several terms was state super
intendent OF public instruction in this
state.
The school enjoyed the visit of DR..
Caiori OF Colorado College.
The Juniors most delightfully."- en-
tertained the Seniors Monday night.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
MAKE NICE SHOWING
AT STATE TRACK MEET

The athletic team of the Canon City
high school achieved distinguished
honors at the state meet at Boulder
last Saturday. two of it's members.
Leb Harding and Clyde Hall, breaking
the records. the first In throwing the
hammer and the latter in high jump
ing.
Harding threw the hammer 130 feet
and inches. the best previous record
being 129 feet and inches. Hall
made a running high Jump of feet
and sis inches, while the college rec
ord was only 8 feet and 6Ia inches
or all the schools that entered the
contest our oys took third place, only
East Denver and the Preps of Boulder
scoring more points than the local
team The Bryant gold medal for the
most points made by one individual
was awarded TO Harding of this city,
who made 10 points.
There were large delegations OF
students present from both the Canon
and South Canon high schools and
the occasion was voted TO be one of
the most interesting in the history OF
high school athletics In Colorado
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
MRS. LYMAN ROBSON
CALLED TO Her REWARD

Mrs. Mary A. Robson, wife of Ly-
man Robson. died at the family home
on Riverside avenue, South Canon,
at 1:15 o'clock yesterday morning, of
pneumonia, after an Illness of nearly
n weeks duration. In addition to the
members OF the household there was
present at her bedside when she
breathed her last. one sister, Mrs Sa-
rah e. warnock of Cleveland, Ohio.
Mrs. Robinosn's condition had been
critical for several days and her death
was not unexpected by those about
her. although hope was entertained
till the last that her vitality would re-
assert itself and that she would be
able to throw OF the disease which
threatened her existence. Despite all
of the remedies that skill and science
could suggest to stay the progress Of
the disease she grew gradually worse
utnil her strength was exhausted,
when she passed peacefully away.
Mrs. Robson was woman of ster-
ling qualities OF head and heart and
In her demise humanity has lost a
friend whose place It will be difficult
to fill. She was devoted. conscien-
tious Christian and her departure will
create an aching void in Christ Epis-
copal church, whore her activities
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
TEACHERS CHOSEN FOR
The COMING YEAR

The board of education has chosen
a corps of instructors for the public
schools OF Canon City for the scholas-
tic year 190e-07. The list is as fol-
lows:
Prof. r. r. Thompson, superintend-
ent High school faculty-Walter Il.
Erwin, principal; NJ. Belle Minor, as-
sistnnt principal; Alfred L. Goess, d.
M. Carson. Myrtle Goodykoontz. Mig
non Baker. Maurice G. Hall. Princi-
pnis OF ward schools-W. b. Ryle,
Washington: Frank w. Shultis. Lin
coin; Kate b. Hills, Jefferson. Grade
teachers--Theo Mcdonald, Edith Hall,
Anna D. Proctor. Luella Proctor,
Maude Campbell. Ella Short. Francis
en- Bunbury, Ester r. White, N. Blanche
Kerr. Ethel Amick. Mate Finley. Hen
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
TROLLEY PARTIES TO
TOP OF THE GORGE

The activity displayed by the Canon
City. Florence and Royal Gorge Elec-
trio Railway Company during the last
few weeks in the construction of the
line from Soda Point westward is
most gratifying and before people are
awake TO the fact that the road is
built cars will be carrying passengers
and picnic parties up over Eight Mile
Park
a contract was let last week for
the overhead construction and the
poles for the support of the wires are
now being delivered along the right
of-way. Mr.. Granger was the first
man in California to use hot trolly
in carrying on overhead work, and. as
il is more rapid than any other sys-
tenn, he will, no doubt, see 10 it that it
is pu. into operation here.
The manufacturer at Pittsburgh
have promised 10 have the rails here
on schedule time and there is no Tea-
son to doubt their ability to comply
with the terms of the contract as
nearly three months have elapsed
since the order was placed with them
Thus far the company is not worrying
about the rails as they would not know
what TO do with them Il they were
here. The utmost confidence prevaiIs
that they will be on the sidetracb in
Canon City as soon as needed To
have them here in advance would
necessitate the payment OF demurrage
and this the company very naturally
wishes to avoid.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17

Every little bit helpsl" SO If you
have not paid your Record subscrip-
ton do so at once. and place the cred
its to the credit of some one of the
deserving boys who are trying for one
OF The Record summer vacation trips.
They are worth while and the boys are
working hard. In addition to fare,
the cash prizes will be ample for spend
ing money, and the winners viii have
the best time of their life at our ex-
pense.
Much interest is being manifested
in this contest and subscribers who
have lived here and are still taking
The Record are sending in their re-
newals with requests that their cred
its be given to some of the boys whom
they remember as former friends.
Our object in this contest is to col
lect dollar and quarter from a
thousand or more people. A great
many more than this number take
The Record. and those who are in
arrears on their subscription account
should pay up now and help their hey
friend to win a vacation trip.
Mr. Hardy is still in the East and
as soon as he returns n count will be
made of the votes, and the boy with
the greatest number will be given FIVE
dollars. This is worth having. SO be
a little prompt and help your favorite
boy to win an extra flve dollars.
Every year paid gets 800 credits. md
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17

There Is not a single item in connec-
ton with the equipment of the road
that the company has not provided for
and materials of all kinds will be
forthcoming as fast as they are need
ed. Whatever of doubt and uncertainty
may have formerly existed in relation
to the building of the road must have
been dispelled by the energy put into
the enterprise by Mr.. Granger and his
associates during the last few weeks
New men have been added to the
pay roll in all departments of con-
struction work and the company is
now giving employment to about as
large force of men as it can con-
veniently handle. There are half a
dozen squads of men working between
Three-Mile Spring and the terminus
of the road and they are moving along
at a lively rate under the supervision
of Contractor Billy White Working
northward from Soda Point are be-
tween fifty and sixty men and every
day shows that substantial progress
is being made with the undertaking
Between six and seven miles of the
roadbed is now ready for the rails.
II is reported from New York City
that the bonds of the company have
been disposed of through the agency
OF President Street and that there is
no lack of funds to carry the enter
prise into execution. The pay roll of
the company last month was approxi-
mately $4,000, and will be still larger
for May. as there will be a heavier
outlay on account of labor. Those
who have Inspected the work already
done say that it is first-class in every
respect and that il will be a pleasure
TO ride over the road, as the grade is
nowhere very steep, nor are there any
sharp curves TO endanger travel.
The electric line to the top of the
Royal Gorge viii afford a delightful
little excursion trip and is sure to be
very popular with Canon City people
next summer The thanks of the pub
lie is due to Mr.. Granger and his as
sociates in bringing this charming bit
Of natural scenery within the reach
OF people of limited means
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17
HELP YOUR BOY FRIEND TO
A SWELL VACATION TRIP
Publisher Gives One Boy Chance
Spending Money-lnterest Increasing.

new subscriptions get 500 credits, so
pay up your subscription, and II you
are sufficiently interested in boy
give him an additional boost by send
ing The Record to some friend who
lives elsewhere.
Any boy can enter any time. II
you have boy friend you want in
the race send in his name on a cou-
pom.
Boys who are interested should come
in at once.
The following boys are after the
trips:
Claud Singer. employed at Pea
body's drugstore.
N. NJ. Jones. collector for Colorado
Telephone Company.
Aaron Casebeer. employed in Marr's
department store
Fred Elliott. high school student,
employed at the Canning Company in
summer time.
Frank Harvey. runs milk wagon for
J. G, Harvey
James Bunten. employed In Canon
steam Laundry.
Clarence Hills. student at Canon
City high school.
Belmont Preston. student at South
Canon high school.
Earl Quinlan. student at South Cam
on high school and runs Post route In
South Canon.
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17

were displayed in all of the enterprises
and benevolences of the congregation.
In society, as well as the religious
annals of the community. Mrs. Robson
was conspicuous character, and her
friends were limited only by the circle
of her acquaintance. 1t may truthfully
be said of the deceased that she was
good woman in all of the relationships
of life, than which no higher tribute
can be paid to the memory of mortal.
The funeral service win be held al
her late home at . O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon, Rev. W. w. Ayres, rector of
Christ Episcopal church, conducting
the obsequies
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17

rietta Calder, Lena NJ. Nelson, Dru-
ella Nutting, Katherine Woods, Sa-
rah McNaughton, Clara Mccoy, NJ.
Mosslander, Lizzie B. McClelland, Ma
bel v. Seelye.
Thus far the board of education has
made no assignments among the grade
teachers, having deferred doing SO for
the present A few more teachers re-
main TO be elected but the list will be
probably completed in the course of
a week or ten days as a large number
of applications are on file with the
secretary
Cañon City record., 1906-05-17

The baccalaureate sermon TO the
graduating class of the Canon City
high school will be preached by Pastor
J. T Thomas at the First Presbyterian
church next Sunday evening
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14
The Republicans Do Business.

ne 10
The passage of the free alcohol bill
by the Senate shows that that body
knows what the people want, and will
try to give it to them. Congress had
previously passed the statehood and
the railway rate-regulation bills Both
excited a great deal of discussion in
Congress and the press The people
favored each measure. Both are i'm con-
ference now. and final action will soon
be had and the bills will be sent to the
President The free alcohol bill will
rot arouse much Of contest between
the House and Senate. The bill which
has just passed the latter body differs
In only few particulars from the
measure which the former dealt with
These differences are on points which
are not material. An agreement will
quickly be had, and the alcohol used in
the arts and industries will be free of
taxation after Jan. /, 1907.
Here are three very important meas
ures which will soon go on the statute
look. They formed an essential part
Of the Republican program of legisla-
ton for this session. These measures
pleased the country SO well that but
little Democratic opposition could be
mustered against any Of them except
one. The free alcohol bill went through
the House by a vote of Odd to Z. and
has passed the Senate without a divi-
sion. BY virtually unanimous vote
the rate-regulation bill went through
each chamber. The Democrats made a
good deal of opposition to the statehood
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14
u EDITORIALS


ing table bowling famous drinking song. Another
equal dignity dancing to illustrate story he
had just told Their confusion most apparent and
the party broke up Immediately If earthquakes counter
the effect alcoholic beverages the experiment or
combining dpsomanacs in territories subject to shocks
might be worth trying.
There is mystery about the cures reported from
California 1t does need earthquake to demon
srae the power of fright strong emotion or shock
overcome physical maladies. farmer crippled by
rheumatism be unable to do more than hobbe along
with the aid of has been known to develop
amazing agility in the presence of bull Medi-
cal histories filed with similar The fact that
they does detract from their interest,"
New York Sun.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14
MUSIC IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Germany Getting the Bulk of the
Trade I'm This Line.

Germany Getting the Bulk of the
Trade fn This Line.
Recently Consul Snodgrass Of Pre-
toria was requested by a number of
American manufacturers OF musical In
struments to give them information
concerning the trade In South Africa.
for the purpose of extending their lines
in competition with the United King
dom and Germany, the two nations
that appear to have made the greatest
advances during the last three years
in that market, says the New York
Herald. He said:
While the war and droughts have
had bad effect on these colonies and
the purchase of luxuries for the home.
such as pianos and organs, $l,OOO.OOO
to $1,500.000 Is being spent annually
from the cape to the Zambesi upon mu-
steal instruments. The Transvaal has
become a great purchaser OF musical
instruments. Where in 1902 $1O9,31O
was thus spent, in 1903 the figures in
creased to SIG, 120, and In 1904 grand
total of $3l0,4S5 was expended. This
indicates somewhat the permanence of
home making against the prevalent the
'ory that South Africa is only tran
sient abiding place since the discovery
OF rich minerals. The Transvaal coun-
try purchased musical goods In 1904
from Germany to the value of S163, $50,
from England $92,O15 worth and $780,
800 from the United States.
Germany has far outstripped all
competitors, having increasing its sales
in musical instruments tenfold In two
years and leading the United Kingdom
despite its preferential duty of 2h per
cent by almost double in importations.
The United States increased its trade
about fourfold in the same period, but
enjoys only one-fourth OF the trade of
Germany, while France, though making.
small showing in the grand total.
multiplied its exports of 1908 by TWEEN
ty. Great Britain holds about 40 per
cent of this important musical trade in
the whole OF South Africa, the proper
ton being about 100000. OF this one
fifth represents trans-shipped foreign
goods. Germany's share Is about AZ
per cent and that Of the United States
only per cent. Great Britain and
Germany have the honors almost equal
ly divided in the case of pianos, though
American pianos are gaining in public
favor, and by observing the suggestions
OF dealers sales will increase.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14

about the premises waiting for din
ner to be served The woman of the
house came forward, and, after the case
had been stated, the spokesman assum-
ing that we would all be turned away,
she said, with smile, Yes she had
rather expected that we would like
home cooking, and was preparing din
ner for us.
This was so unexpected that the Ser
geant, who was preferring the request,
dropped his hat and broke cut with,
Good Lord, madam. You're very kind.
What is your name? Size said, My
name is Brownlow.' The Sergeant re-
piled at once, That accounts for It
You belong to the Brownlow family.
That's a good family. The men know
how to fight and the women know how
to cook And they did. For once we
had as good a dinner as we would have
found at home in Ohio or Indiana OF
Illinois. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14


One day in the springtime two youna
men were sauntering through the woods
just outside of the college town along
a path greatly in favor with the stu
dents. When they reached the little
spring they stopped for drink. They
We're about to proceed on their way
when their eyes caught the CLINT Of a
small metal box lying close up under a
jagged stone in the pool just below the
spring.
What d'you suppose that is, Dick?
Don't know, Billy. I'm going to fish
it up and find out"
The water in the pool was two OF
three feet deep; the stone proved to be
heavier than it appeared, and it rested
On one end OF the metal box, which was
partly sunken in the gravel OF the pool.
Considerable putting and splashing and
damage to clothing took place before
the box was landed.
Opening it, the two found within a
fiat piece Of wood, at which they gazed
in solemn silence.
IF my reckoning is correct" remark
ed one Of them at last, this is the
thirty of March"
This is undoubtedly the day after
the last day Of March, Billy" respond
ed the other, gravely.
The wood within the metal box was
thus inscribed:
Have the kindness to replace me,
without needless delay, in the nice,
shiny metal box, and then carefully
wedge US back under the big rock, so
that we can catch the eye Of the next
fool freshman that happens along"
Then ensued more putting, more
splashing, and further damage to the
new spring suits. until everything was
just as before.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14
PAPER kERcHIEF TO STAY.
Unlike the Pulp Collar, 1t Has q
Good Reason for Existing.
ssrt,<. ,~o->~ hondJnrohiaf rxn1fly<, <I,.

Unlike the Pulp Collar, 1t Has q
Good Reason for Existing.
1.-The paper handkerchief" unlike the
paper collar, Is here to stay" said a
physician. ut has good reason for
remaining, and that is what the paper
collar never had.
1.-The paper handkerchief comes to us
from Japan, where for centuries it has
been in use. 1t Is soft and thick and
strong, md 1t looks like silk. 1t costs
a .cent-less than the cost of laundering
a linen handkerchief.
The linen handkerchief, physicians
agree, is the most dangerous article In
the human wardrobe. 1t swarms with
billions of germs of consumption and
grip and pneumonia. and hence, instead
of being Numbered 1t should be destroy
ed. But it can't be destroyed it is toe
expensive.
1.-THE paper handkerchief is destroy
ed. 1t Is thrown into the fire.
1.-The rarity of consumption In japan
is attributed, with some show of jus.
tice, to the exclusive use Of paper hand.
kerchiefs by the Japanese.-New Yorb
Press
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14

Little ADOut ESerytohok
The Church Of England has an In
come of $75,ooo.0o0 a year.
Ptarmigans change their brcwnish
gray plumage to pure white in winter.
King Edwards new automobile Is ca
pable of making sixty-fve miles an
hour.
Small birds set with brilliants ara
popular as ornaments with Partisan
danes.
Oriental rubies are worth. weight
for weight. about twelve times as much
as diamonds.
The age at which the greatest num-
Der Of Japanese girls marry Is between
twenty and twenty-one.
Lubbock, free city of the German
empire has recently reasserted its right
to mint its own coin, right unclaimed
since 1901.
King Edward has set his face against
long dinners OF numerous courses. and
has declared war on dinners OF more
than six courses.
Lieutenants in the Canadian army
are to receive hereafter 81 day. cap
tains IS. majors 81, colonies, s..
The money sent back to Italy By
Italians in the United States is the
financial salvation Of money communi-
ties in southern Italy.
A boy in Sydney, Australia, was Bit
ten by flea from the body Of rat
which had died Of the plague, and h
himself died Of the plague
The making Of brussels lace, which
was thirty years ago the occupation
Of 10000 Belgians. now employs lero
than one-fourth that number. :
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14

Happiness is deceivin'," said Brother
Williams, In the Atlanta Constitution.
az hez never seen de time dat 1 felt
partickler happy, but what ole Trouble
hoped out fun behind dead pine en-
almos' snatched me bal'headed, So,
wen feels happy, suspicious ever
leaf dat rustles in de win, en- Wen l
sees my bes' fr'en' coming. I SO 'fraid
he bringin' bad news, takes ter de
woods TO he kin say 'Howdyv"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14
story About the Rainbow.

The Indians have a lovely thought
about the rainbow. They love flowers
zen as we do. The roses lilies, pan
sizes and goldenrod they nate to see
leave. When they see rainbow they
fancy that in the lovely colors span
ming the sky all the wild flowers, lilies,
violets, ETC., and the moss Of the woods
are still living and poisoning anew
in the heavens.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14

men are too closely wrapped in self
interest to break away from custom
that has nothing to commend it The
chance to pick up the elusive vote
proves too strong temptation for our
lawmakers TO withstand.
By a vote of nearly three to one, the
House has reinstated the obnoxious
provision. and thousands of UncIe
Sans dollars are to be squandered for
the benefit of Congressman VINO aim to
perpetuate themselves in Office.
1t seems that nothing short of a rev
olution will put u stop to the practice
which is nothing more or less than
petty corruption. Ii this bill must 90
to the President for his scrutiny, we
venture TO assert that the appropriation
in question will be stricken out unless
his veto will put more important in
terests IN peril. Even the farmers
have entered a protest against this
species of graft.-Toledo Blade.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14
Panama Supplies.

The question of whether Secretary
Taft shall buy supplies and material for
the Panama Canal construction abroad
or at home arises again, and will con-
tinue to arise, probably, until some ac-
ton ON the matter is taken by Con-
gress. The principles involved are east
ly stated.
Given an amount of money to spend
in gear. Mr.. Taft. from the point of
view Of the administrator seeking to do
the most at the least cost. is naturally
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14
Her Suggestion.

"Sing me something very sweet
OF earth's brighter, happier lives"
And he said IF sweets the thing,
How'll it please you if l sing
OF the honey in the hiyes?"
At her full height then she stood
Beautiful she was to see;
Honey in the combs no good
Wouldn't have it If l could;
S'pose you make a song of me?"
Atlanta Constitution.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14

reached the Chicagoans went back into
their car weak with the strain of Wit
Messing the incident, with a last
glimpse of the brakeman sitting on a
wheel and knotting bandanna hand
kerchief for a cap.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-06-14
At the Hall.

He-May have the next dance, Miss
Butte?
She-I'm engaged, Mr.. Gray.
He-Oh, what's the odds? Why. I'm
married.-Philadelph Ledger.